September 28, 2011 · 1:14 pm

Matt Nathanson – Video & Tour Dates

My bff and I hanging with Matt at a private concert in the Palms in Las Vegas

As his single “Faster” swiftly climbs the radio charts, Matt Nathanson has launched his “All Night Noise” headlining tour. Kicking off this past Sunday night in New Orleans, the tour will take Matt across the country for a 6-week run. Fans will have the opportunity to keep in touch with Matt in each city through Tout, a social media technology company with a multi-platform approach to social video, enabling users to easily and quickly capture real-time video status updates via smartphone or webcam that can be shared instantly. Matt will be utilizing Tout’s unique capabilities to share videos with fans from the road. Matt is the first musician to utilize the technology while on tour, offering his fans a truly unique interactive experience behind the scenes. Matt is encouraging his fans to Tout from the shows they attend and tag their moments with #AllNightNoise so they can all share in the experience. Visit Matt on Tout here.

Matt recently wrapped a U.S. tour with Maroon 5 and Train, which culminated with a performance of single “Faster” on Conan. This summer Matt has also appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lopez Tonight, Fox & Friends and Good Day New York.

All Night Noise Tour Dates:
9/28     Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
9/30     New York, NY @ Terminal Five
10/1     Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
10/2     Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
10/4     Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
10/6     Toronto, ON @ The Opera House
10/8     Boston, MA @ House of Blues
10/8     Boston, MA @ Newbury Comics (Faneuil Hall Marketplace In-Store Performance & Signing)
10/11   Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
10/12   Pontiac, MI @ Clutch Cargo
10/14   Madison, WI @ The Capitol Theatre
10/15   Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
10/18   St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
10/20   Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
10/21   Salt Lake City, UT @ Club Sound
10/22   Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
10/23   Portland, OR @ Music Millennium (In-Store Performance & Signing)
10/23   Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom
10/25   Vancouver, BC @ Venue OR Commodore
10/28   Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
10/29   Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern
10/30   San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
10/31   Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee
11/2     Austin, TX @ La Zona Rosa
11/4     Birmingham, AL @ The Backroom @ Workplay
11/5     Nashville, TN @ The Cannery Ballroom

Matt Nathanson’s new album Modern Love comes on the heels of 2007’s break-out success Some Mad Hope, which catapulted the San Francisco-based Nathanson from darling of the touring circuit with a devoted cult following to a bonafide hit maker and one of the premiere songwriters on the music scene today. Known for his legendary live shows that are both wildly funny and emotionally provocative, Nathanson took a year off the road to record Modern Love – the first break he has taken from touring in his 15 year career. The success of Some Mad Hope and “Come On Get Higher” gave Nathanson a sense of accomplishment and confidence that allowed him to take a new approach to Modern Love, taking bigger risks and diving deeper into his vast array of musical influences. The writing process started by exploring songs that were more physical and groove-based, drawing from influences such as Depeche Mode, ACDC and Talking Heads. By the time the eleven songs, written and produced with his longtime collaborator Mark Weinberg, were completed, Nathanson was marveling at the new territory they had covered. From the “Depeche Mode groove” in “Mercy (Less Drowning, More Land)” to the ecstatic opening track and first single “Faster,” to the soaring “Run,” which features Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, Modern Love is a luminous and bold departure.

 

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September 28, 2011 · 11:36 am

New Download: Maroon 5 “Moves Like Jagger” (James Alexander Remix)

Check it out and download it if ya like it!

Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera – Moves Like Jagger (James Alexander Remix)

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September 27, 2011 · 9:41 am

Songs on Repeat: Coldplay and The Horrors

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September 26, 2011 · 2:31 pm

New Video: ANR – “It’s Around You”

Click image to check out the video on RollingStone.com

Miami duo ANR just released their full-length Stay Kids (Deluxe Edition) on 10k Islands and Rolling Stone has premiered the video for the soulful, hurricane-inspired ballad “It’s Around You.”

Stay Kids is a rhythmically propulsive, psychedelic trip that was inspired largely by recent floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and other environmental disasters.  Much of the album’s lyrics meditate on how such ‘natural’ disasters affect individuals and humanity at large.  However, sonically-speaking the album is by no means morose.  Instead, the synth-heavy and often danceable material feels triumphant.  Each song is a journey through carefully sculpted, dreamy pop soundscapes with frequent, unexpected and exciting detours.

Though the band consists of merely two members – Brian Robertson (Keys, Vocals) and Michael-John Hanock (Vocals, Drums) –they create a powerful sound filled with layered melodies and bountiful hooks.  It has landed them shows with bands like Animal Collective, Neon Indian, No Age, and Fucked Up.

Hancock elaborates on the inspiration behind and creation of “It’s Around You”:

“This started out real simple, with just the vocal loop and thoughts of how it’s been six years since a major hurricane hit South Florida. The idea of the song, and the chorus in particular, is to sonically, and even lyrically connect with the traditional half time modern R&B crowd participation song style, but to have the actual concept of the song relating to evacuation procedures during a natural disaster. The chorus is telling people how to use their hands, feet, and voices to signal a helicopter from the roof of a house or building. What’s “around you” in this case is water and debris. Our friend Jillian Mayer directed the video and has come up with a lot of cool ways of illustrating the meaning of the song, while visually keeping it up-beat, like Brian did with the production of the song.”

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September 26, 2011 · 9:35 am

New Music: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour – “Major”

Brandishing a signature sound that infuses indie-pop with neo-psychedelia, dance and retro-futuristic soul, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour never fail to produce addictive tunes that never sacrifice imagination. They deliver yet another unforgettable anthem with “Heart Attack” with its instantly memorable melody and a caffeinated beat guaranteed to invade dance floors. The slinky “Major” will seduce you with its 70’s blaxploitation-esque horn stabs and edgy vocals that are the perfect balance of commanding and sweet. Title track “Out Of Frequency” highlights the soulful side of the band with its smoky nostalgic atmosphere and  “Fantasy Friend Forever” has all the elements of an ecstatic psych-pop explosion with it’s thumpin’ beat and addictive hooks, making it nearly impossible for listeners not to get out of their seats.

Check out the MP3 for album track “Major” which premiered with MTV Hive and is also available as a free download on the band’s website. Along with offering the new track, fans can ‘share’ on Facebook and Twitter to reveal the new Out Of Frequency album artwork. Each tweet or share will slowly layer the album artwork until it is fully revealed. Once the artwork is unlocked, new content from Out Of Frequency will become available.

The band was first put on the map when its song “Around The Bend” was featured in a popular iPod Touch ad in 2008, launching The Asteroids Galaxy Tour’s career worldwide. Additional tracks from the band’s debut album Fruit also appeared on hit television shows such as Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries and CSI: Miami. Most recently, The Asteroids’ latest single “The Golden Age” was chosen by Heineken for use in a global 2011 campaign.

The band is now gearing up to release its second album, Out Of Frequency, January 31, 2012 on BMG Rights.

The Asteroids Galaxy Tour Live Dates
10/01: Albany, NY @ Jillian’s
10/04: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom – SOLD OUT
10/05: Chicago, IL @ Schubas Tavern – SOLD OUT
10/07: Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex (Filter Culture Collide Festival)
10/09: Los Angeles, CA @ Block Party (Filter Culture Collide Festival)
10/12: Portland, OR @ Crystal Palace (KNRK Radio Show)

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September 22, 2011 · 10:32 am

Outasight – Tonight is the Night

Who’s next? Outasight is!

Outasight’s first official single, “Tonight is the Night,” was selected by Pepsi for their new “Music Icons” TV ad campaign which celebrates Pepsi’s rich music history and features superstars Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Kanye West, Ray Charles and Mariah Carey. “Music Icons” captures the essence of Pepsi and The X FACTOR‘S search for the next pop-music star.

“We chose the song “Tonight is the Night” because it perfectly captures the spirit of music today,” said Simon Lowden, Chief Marketing Officer, PepsiCo Beverages Company. “This spot is about re-igniting the timeless connection between Pepsi and iconic pop music and also about celebrating our partnership with THE X FACTOR. Now we’re more excited than ever to ask the question: who’s next?” he continued. Outasight is excited about the opportunity. “This is a truly amazing campaign” Outasight aka Richard Andrew explains, “It’s a dream come true to work with a culturally relevant brand such as Pepsi and to be a part of such a rich history of artists is an honor.”

The “Music Icons” campaign will run nationally on FOX for the duration of THE X FACTOR. Hosted by Steve Jones, THE X FACTOR made its highly anticipated debut last night and continues its two-night series premiere event tonight (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. THE X FACTOR judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, L.A. Reid and Nicole Scherzinger begin their search for undiscovered talent 12 years old and over – both solo artists and vocal groups – who are worthy of the largest prize in television history: a $5 million recording contract with Syco/Sony Music and to be featured in a Pepsi Super Bowl commercial.

Yonkers, New York native Outasight is putting the finishing touches on his debut full length. “Tonight Is The Night” serves as the forthcoming album’s lead single. His recent Figure 8 EP is available for purchase on iTunes or available as a free download in exchange for an email address. The video for the title track, Figure 8, was shot in Brooklyn and can be seen here. XXL says it well – “Brief, bright and poppy, Figure 8 is an equally ideal listen for the new-age hip-hop fan as those with Top 40 tastes. The release will help to build momentum and bodes well for Outasight’s forthcoming major label debut.” Outasight will head out on tour with Gym Class Heroes and The Dirty Heads in October. A full list of confirmed dates is below.

Outasight On Tour With Gym Class Heroes and The Dirty Heads

10.09 Dallas, TX @ Prophet Bar
(w/The Dirty Heads only)

10.10 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
(w/The Dirty Heads only)

10.12 St. Petersburg, FL @
Jannus Live!

10.13 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution

10.14 Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues

10.16 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade Music Park

10.18 Charlotte, NC @ Fillmore

10.19 Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head

10.20 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory

10.21 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom

10.24 Boston, MA @ House Of Blues

10.25 Albany, NY @ Northern Lights

10.26 Long Island, NY @
Paramount Theater (w/The Dirty Heads only)

10.28 Toronto, ON @ Kool Haus

10.30 Pontiac, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theater

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September 22, 2011 · 10:13 am

The Other F Word

What happens when a generations ultimate anti-authoritarians – punk rockers – become society’s ultimate authorities – dads?  “The Other F Word” is the revealing, funny and touching film that tackles this question.  With a large chorus of punk rock’s leading men – including Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, and Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath – the documentary follows Jim Lindberg, a 20-year veteran of the skate punk band Pennywise, on his hysterical and moving journey from belting his band’s anthem “F—k Authority,” to embracing his ultimately authoritarian role in mid-life: fatherhood.

Director Andrea Blaugrund Nevins explains “When I was a kid growing up in New York City, Punk Rockers were the people you crossed the street to avoid.  So when Cristan Reilly, the film’s producer, came to me with a book that her old friend, Jim Lindberg, the lead singer of the Southern California skate punk band Pennywise, had written about being a Punk Rock Dad, I was both repelled and intrigued.”

Producer Cristan Reilly adds, “Punk Rock Dad. It’s a great oxymoron. Andrea and I, who share, among many things, an ironic sense of humor, started with that very tiny but amusing kernel… We had no idea how much deeper the story would go, and we believe our film reflects the journey from funny concept to a series of moving realizations about rebellion, growing up, fathers, and fatherhood.”

Other dads featured in the film, which was Executive Produced by Morgan Spurlock & Jeremy Chilnick, include Art Alexakis (Everclear), Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo), Tony Adolescent (The Adolescents), Fat Mike (NOFX), Lars Frederiksen (Rancid), skater Tony Hawk, and many others.

“The Other F Word” screens first in New York and Los Angeles, then hits theaters across the country in November and December.

Theatrical Screenings:

11/02: New York, NY @ Film Forum
11/04: Los Angeles CA @ Nuart Theatre
11/11: Austin, TX @ Violet Crown Cinema
11/11: Boston, MA @ Landmark Kendall Square
11/18:  Berkeley, CA @ Landmark Shattuck
11/18: Mesa, AZ @ The Royale
11/18: San Francisco, CA @ Landmark Lumiere
11/18: Seattle, WA  @ Landmark Varsity
11/25: Minneapolis, MN @  Landmark (Location TBA)
11/25: San Diego, CA @ Landmark Ken
12/02: Philadelphia, PA @ Landmark Ritz @ The Bourse
12/02: Washington, DC @ Landmark E Street
12/09: Denver, CO @ Landmark Chez Artiste

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September 14, 2011 · 1:25 pm

Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

Click video above to watch the trailer for Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

When Fishbone first emerged from California, no other band sounded or looked like them, and the weight of their innovative and iconic presence is still being felt decades later.  Coinciding with the group’s 25th anniversary, filmmakers Lev Anderson & Chris Metzler have directed a compelling new documentary, narrated by Laurence Fishburne.  Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone is both a fascinating and brutally honest look at the band’s history for longtime fans, as well as a perfect entry point for newcomers.

Pale Griot Films is proud to present the US Theatrical release of Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone in New York and Los Angeles this October.  The film had its World Premiere at the 2010 Los Angeles Film Festival, and went on to screen at the SXSW Film & Music festival, among many others.  Everyday Sunshine will open on October 7th at the ReRun Theater in Brooklyn, NY, and on October 21st at the Laemmle Sunset 5 in Los Angeles, CA.  Many other cities (including Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, DC) will follow.  The band is also celebrating their 25th anniversary with the release of their much-anticipated new EP, Crazy Glue, out on October 11th on DC Jam Records.

Everyday Sunshine is a documentary about the band Fishbone, musical pioneers who have been rocking on the margins of pop culture for the past 25 years.  From the streets of South Central-Los Angeles and the competitive Hollywood music scene of the 1980’s, the band rose to prominence, only to fall apart when on the verge of “making it.”

Laurence Fishburne narrates Everyday Sunshine, an entertaining cinematic journey into the personal lives of this unique Black rock band, and an untold story of fiercely individual artists in their quest to reclaim their musical legacy while debunking the myths of young Black men from urban America.  Highlighting the parallel journeys of a band and their city, Everyday Sunshine explores the personal and cultural forces that gave rise to California’s legendary Black punk sons that continue to defy categories and expectations.

At the heart of Fishbone’s story is lead singer Angelo Moore and bassist Norwood Fisher who show how they keep the band rolling, out of pride, desperation and love for their art.  To overcome money woes, family strife, and the strain of being aging Punk rockers on the road, Norwood and Angelo are challenged to re-invent themselves in the face of dysfunction and ghosts from a painful past.

The documentary includes interviews with: Gwen Stefani (No Doubt), Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ice-T (rapper), Branford Marsalis (saxophonist), Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, Porno For Pyros), Questlove (The Roots), and more.

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September 13, 2011 · 1:43 pm

Noel Gallagher’s Gone Solo

Photo: Foxtrot Films

Noel Gallagher is back as a solo artist, with his album Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds having a US release date of November 8. The album will have those tinges of Oasis that we all love and miss along with something totally new…experimental ragtime brass. Noel’s also at work on a second solo release for next year, while working with British electronic duo Amorphous Androgynous.

The following is from Spin’s interview with Mr. Gallagher:

Most Oasis fans wouldn’t expect Noel Gallagher to experiment with ragtime horns or dance music.
“In their essence these songs don’t sound like a weird departure. People will still get them. The songs haven’t suffered because of the style. When a lot of musicians change styles their songwriting suffers because they want to be different. I don’t want to be different. I still write great songs, and if I stumble across a different avenue then I’ll go with it. Other than that, I’m not looking to be stylistically different.”

What about your album with British electronic and psych-rock duo Amorphous Androgynous?
“It sounds a bit like Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. The sound is similar to High Flying Birds, but more psychedelic and tripped out. It’s not an electronic project. People are jumping to that conclusion because Amorphous Androgynous used to be an electronic outfit. I’m not even sure what the album’s title is going to be yet. I’m just fucking about with the mixes now. When will it be out? In my head, next summer. But if High Flying Birds is a success, then not until next winter.”

After Oasis’ split in August 2009 you weren’t sprinting out of the gate to release an album…
“I don’t live to work; I work to live. Being in Oasis was great, and I enjoyed every single last second of it. Well, maybe not the last five minutes [laughs]. It was nice to get off tour, go home and sit in a chair and wait for the kids to come home from school. I did that for two years. What’s not to fucking like about that? There’s enough music in the world. There are enough rock stars. I would never want to chase fame or success, like, ‘I’ve got to do something or people will forget about me.’ I was hoping people would forget about me.”

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September 12, 2011 · 11:45 am

Chino ft. Denyque – “Driving Me Insane”

Jamaican dancehall artist, Daniel “Chino” McGregor, unleashes his second video “Driving Me Insane,” off his debut self-titled album released May 24, 2011 on VP Records. As the son of reggae icon Freddie McGregor and brother of acclaimed producer Stephen “Di Genius” McGregor, Chino is not only part of a reggae dynasty, but poses a new formula in reggae and dancehall music. His first video and single “From Mawnin’ (Never Change),” was recently chosen as NPR’s Song Of The Day , stating that Chino has a “sexy-yet-sweet persona” and “smooth sing-jay vocals.” He was also awarded Best Male Sing-jay at Jamaica’s 2010 Excellence in Music and Entertainment Awards (EME) and gained numerous corporate sponsorships in Jamaica, including the spokesperson for Coke Zero and Nestle Supligen.

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