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LISTEN: The Jealous Sound's New Album 'A Gentle Reminder'

Nine years since their debut LP, The Jealous Sound has emerged with their sophomore full-length, A Gentle Reminder, to be released January 31 via Music is Subjective and Fontana Distribution. Their debut album, Kill Them With Kindness, was embraced... Read More...

'Safety Not Guaranteed' a Hit at Sundance

It's official. Sundance Film Festival loves Safety Not Guaranteed.  "A small movie with a big heart, "Safety Not Guaranteed" is a sci-fi-tinged oddball comedy about love as the ultimate risky adventure," according to... Read More...

NBC Developing 'Office' Spin-off About Dwight Schrute

According to TV Guide and Deadline, NBC is planting the seeds for a spin-off of The Office centered on Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) and the Schrute family beet farm. The series, which would tentatively launch in early 2013, would follow... Read More...

Ingrid Michaelson Releases New Album, Hits No. 1 on iTunes

Only about 12 hours ago, Ingrid Michaelson released her latest album, Human Again, to the public. And in that short span of time, it has already topped Adele's 21 as well as the new album (also released today) from Tim McGraw. The No. 1 slot has... Read More...

Young the Giant Perform "Cough Syrup"on Jimmy Kimmel

Young the Giant perform "Cough Syrup" on Jimmy Kimmel Live January 23, 2012. See the video below.  Read More...

William Fitzsimmons Releases Free Sampler

Since 2005, William Fitzsimmons has created three full-length albums, each thoroughly themed and embossed with matters of family history, intimate disclosure and bold confession, yielding rich folk music. Fitzsimmons’ music ranges from the... Read More...

Florence + the Machine Announce Tour

Following a run of TV appearances including Austin City Limits and MTV Unplugged, Florence + the Machine will kick off its 15-city tour on April 14 in Santa Barbara. The tour, presented by MSN, includes stops at Coachella, the New Orleans Jazz... Read More...

DOWNLOAD: New Single from Yellow Ostrich ("Marathon Runner")

Less than a year following the release of their sophomore album, The Mistress, New York indie rock outfit Yellow Ostrich will release yet another full-length LP via Barsuk Records on March 6. Titled Strange Land, it was self-produced with... Read More...

St. Vincent Announces Tour Dates

St. Vincent has announced a run of spring U.S. dates, in support of Strange Mercy. The dates follow a performance at Coachella, as well as two co-headlining shows with tUnE-yArDs. Check out the dates below, and watch the video for "Cruel"... Read More...

REVIEW: The Civil Wars Live at Cain's Ballroom

by Weston Shepherd As we approached the doors to Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa’s most historic venue, the excitement of the moment finally started catching up with me. The unprepared were searching for tickets, the line was anxiously waiting... Read More...

DOWNLOAD: Said The Whale's "Heavy Ceiling"

Said The Whale's third LP, Little Mountain, is set to be released on March 6, but the Canadian indie-popsters are giving fans several opportunities to preview the forthcoming album. Starting in early February and leading up to the release date,... Read More...

Blake Shelton Tour Dates Postponed Following Father's Death

According to an announcement from Blake Shelton's team, his father passed away on Tuesday and several tour dates scheduled for this week have been postponed until March.  Rescheduled dates* Bismarck, ND - March 20 (originally 1/20)... Read More...

Death Cab for Cutie Announce 2012 Tour

In support of their recent album, Codes and Keys, Death Cab for Cutie have announced a tour of the U.S. and Canada for April and May, with Youth Lagoon supporting half the dates. Dates in Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia will precede... Read More...

Adele Ties 'Titanic' Soundtrack, Crowder Debuts at No. 2

Adele’s 21 has now tied the Titanic soundtrack’s 16-week run at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. The 1997 movie’s score by James Horner (complete with Celine Dion’s chart-topping hit “My Heart Will Go On... Read More...

Lessons from a PR Pro: Shelby Meade (Q&A)

Upon joining the publicity ranks in New York City, Shelby Meade worked with Moby, Foo Fighters, Beastie Boys, Luscious Jackson and Radiohead. In 2001, Meade took her skills to sunny Los Angeles and started her own PR company, Fresh and Clean Media--... Read More...

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