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03 Apr
2012

Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has released “Love This Life,” the first single off his upcoming, eighth studio album titled, “TROUBLE MAN,” due later this year. The single, produced by Mars of 1500 or Nothin’, is available for purchase at iTunes and all other DSPS today. Listen to “Love This Life,” here: http://youtu.be/Kt2YuF0lZQA. You can purchase the single on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-this-life-single/id512760903.

Last month, the Atlanta-native took Austin, TX by storm, performing alongside fellow Grand Hustle/Atlantic rapper, B.o.B at “The Warner Sound Captured By Nikon” SXSW showcase for an electrifying performance which included his hits “Whatever You Like,” “U Don’t Know Me,” “Rubber Band Man” and “On Top Of The World,” a collaborative track with B.o.B. To watch T.I.’s performances from “The Warner Sound Captured By Nikon” show, visit www.youtube.com/thewarnersound.

T.I. has continued to establish himself as a prominent figure online as well, with over 2 million followers on Twitter, over 15 million “likes” on Facebook and his official YouTube page has over 250 million total views.

In addition to music, T.I. has paralleled his success on both the big and small screen, the runways and in book stores. This past winter, T.I. opened his doors and allowed cameras full-access to give fans a look at T.I. the father, with his hit VH1 reality show, “T.I. & Tiny: The Family Hustle.” On the heels of the success of the “Family Hustle,” T.I. has recently signed on for a role in the critically-acclaimed Starz series, BOSS, which stars Kelsey Grammer. This new role joins the rapper’s previous acting ventures, which includes a role in 2006’s ATL, as well as the #1 films American Gangster and Takers, the latter produced by T.I. himself through his production company, Grand Hustle Films. As if all this weren’t enough, T.I. added author to his resume when he released his first fiction novel, “Love and Beauty,” in September 2011. What’s more, T.I. is the founder of the hugely popular clothing line Akoo, featured in stores everywhere as well as online at www.akooclothingbrand.com.

www.trapmuzik.com / www.twitter.com/Tip / www.youtube.com/TI / www.facebook.com/TI

03 Mar
2012

Bruce Springsteen returned to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon for the final night of Bruce Springsteen Week (Springsteen and the E Street Band also performed on Monday night)

Springsteen and Fallon (once again impersonating Neil Young) covered LMFAO’s “Sexy And I Know It.” Following the performance, Bruce told Fallon a story about how he and Steven Van Zandt were denied entry into Disney and discussed Bruce’s various hairstyles and outfits throughout his career.

Then the Boss and the E Street Band performed new songs “Death To My Hometown” and “Jack Of All Trades” both with Tom Morello. The Roots would then join the Boss, Morello and the E Street Band to perform “The E Street Shuffle.”

Watch all of the videos below and pre-order the new album Wrecking Ball

“Sexy And I Know It”

Interview Part 1

Interview Part 2

“Death To My Hometown”

“Jack Of All Trades”

“The E Street Shuffle”

10 Feb
2012

Carolina Rebellion returns Saturday, May 5 bigger and better than ever and boasting a solid rock lineup for the multi-stage festival, including Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch and Slash (see below for full lineup).

2012 marks the debut of Carolina Rebellion at its new home at the legendary Rockingham Speedway in Rockingham, NC, conveniently situated between Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro. Also new in 2012: weekend RV and Tent Camping and the Friday Night Campground Party presented by Jägermeister, featuring performances from Foxy Shazam, Lez Zeppelin, One…The Only Tribute to Metallica. Full details are available at www.CarolinaRebellion.com.

The current lineup for Carolina Rebellion is as follows: Shinedown, Korn, Evanescence, Staind, Five Finger Death Punch, Slash, Chevelle, Volbeat, Halestorm, P.O.D., Adelitas Way, Paper Tongues, Weaving The Fate, Redlight King, Red, New Medicine and Ghosts Of August. The festival will once again feature the two Monster Energy main stages and the Jägermeister third stage.

Jonathan Davis of Korn says: “We’re excited to bring Korn’s new show to North Carolina and we fully intend on blasting out the loudest set of new dope sh#t ever at the Carolina Rebellion!!!”

“It is an absolute honor to be the headliner at such an amazing festival. It’s been a minute North Carolina…It’s good to be back. We can’t wait to see the masses at the Rebellion!” comments Brent Smith of Shinedown.

“Along with AEG Live, Right Arm is beyond excited to unleash the Carolina Rebellion lineup,” says Gary Spivack, co-executive producerof the festival for Right Arm Entertainment. “Like last year, it was our goal to make sure the 2012 lineup was stacked from top to bottom. Three stages of non-stop rock ‘n roll and a Friday night party to kick it all off…The ultimate rock festival in the Carolinas. Let the Rebellion begin!”

General Admission tickets for Carolina Rebellion go on sale to the public on Friday, February 17 at 10am EST at www.carolinarebellion.com and www.ticketmaster.com. To get access to the internet pre-sale, which will be held from Wednesday, February 15 at 10am EST through Thursday, February 16 at 10pm EST, go to the festival’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/CRebellion) or www.carolinarebellion.com and sign up to receive the Rebellion newsletter. A limited number of early bird tickets will be available for only $59.50 plus fees.

This year, Carolina Rebellion–which was called “this generation’s Woodstock” by Examiner.com–will also feature an extensive selection of Camping Packages, as well as a VIP Lounge ticket option to invite the ‘Rebels’ to spend the weekend on-site in Rockingham and create an unforgettable party. The packages will be available via the internet pre-sale as well as the public on-sale. With every purchase of a Camping Package comes FREE TICKETS to the inaugural Friday Night Campground Party! Details for all Camping Packages and VIP Lounge tickets can be found at www.CarolinaRebellion.com.

Based on 2011 attendee feedback, Carolina Rebellion organizers have implemented various upgrades and vast venue improvements to provide a premier concert experience at the multi-stage rock festival. The new centrally-located site provides plenty of space to expand, including more food and beverage stands, merchandise stands, restrooms and parking, and also offers more traffic routes to and from the event.

“When our fans speak, we listen,” commented Joe Litvag, co-executive producer of the festival for AEG Live. “We personally responded to every person who sent us comments, and because of that important feedback, our motto this year is ‘Let’s double it!’ Double the number of entrance points into the festival, double the number of concession stands, double the number of merchandise stands, and double the number of locations for free water…We’re taking the steps to make Carolina Rebellion an upgraded experience for everyone.”

In addition, all ticket prices will include parking to ensure quicker access to the parking areas, and earlier entry into the parking areas and will be allowed, along with earlier door times, to better alleviate the traffic and lines. The inclusion of the new Camping Packages will encourage fans to arrive on Friday starting at 10am and stay until Noon on Sunday, thereby relieving traffic congestion on Saturday.

Further improvements to amenities include: a larger box office area for will call pickup, shade locations in public areas and the Hangover Recovery VIP Lounge area inside the festival grounds to allow those with VIP Lounge tickets to have a special place to enjoy the event.

“Our sponsors mean as much to us as our fans do,” added Litvag. “And without the support of music-centric companies like Monster Energy, who present our two main stages at Rebellion, we couldn’t put a festival of this size and scope on for the people.”

Carolina Rebellion is also proud to be sponsored by Jägermeister, Hangover Recovery, and f.y.e. – for your entertainment (which will be on site selling CDs and DVDs and will host band autograph signings throughout the festival day). Carolina Rebellion is produced by Right Arm Entertainment and AEG Live, the same team that produces the highly successful Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH. Tickets for the 2011 inaugural Carolina Rebellion sold out more than one month in advance and attendance exceeded 30,000.

Rockingham Speedway is located at 2152 N US HWY 1, Rockingham, NC, less than two hours from Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham, Columbia and Greensboro.

For more information, go to:
www.CarolinaRebellion.com
www.facebook.com/CRebellion

07 Feb
2012

Metallica is set to make a few big announcements today at Metallica’s HQ today at 2pm EST/11am PST

Watch it below:

Watch live streaming video from metallica at livestream.com
18 Jan
2012

Atlantic recording group Death Cab for Cutie has announced details of a major North American tour following a string of dates in Australia and South East Asia. The dates begin April 10th at Denver’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House and then culminate with a May 13th homecoming concert at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre (see dates below). Youth Lagoon will support Death Cab beginning April 27th at NYC’s Beacon Theatre and continue through the end of the tour. First leg opener to be announced shortly.

The one-of-a-kind spring trek of intimate venues and historic theaters will see DCFC accompanied on stage by members of San Francisco’s celebrated Magik*Magik Orchestra. Known for their innovative collaborations with such artists as Mike Patton, John Vanderslice, The Walkmen, and The Dodos, the orchestral group previously teamed with Death Cab for Cutie for their recent installment ofVH1 Storytellers as well as doing all of the string arrangements on the band’s most current release CODES AND KEYS.

Presale tickets for all dates will be available to members of the band’s official fan club, DCFC Union Local #1138, beginning Friday, January 20th. All remaining tickets will then go on sale to the general public starting on January 27th. For further details and as-yet-unannounced tour information, visit www.deathcabforcutie.com.

A new single, “Underneath the Sycamore,” will herald the upcoming tour, with an amazing companion video directed by Walter Robot, who did the band’s famed “Grapevine Fires” video. The piece, which premiered on www.wired.com can be viewed here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=txndHN7-1DE. The track is among the many highlights of DCFC’s critically acclaimed album, “CODES AND KEYS” which has been nominated in the “Best Alternative Music Album” category at this year’s Grammy Awards. “You Are A Tourist,” the album’s first single, proved a multi-format radio smash upon its release last year, reaching #1 at both Triple A and Modern Rock outlets nationwide – DCFC’s first-ever #1 at the latter format.

“CODES AND KEYS” entered the Billboard 200 at #3 upon its May 2011 release. In addition to its popular success, the album has also received critical praise from a wide array of national publications, including Spin, Rolling Stone, Blackbook, Time Out New York,Interview, Filter, the New York Times, and Entertainment Weekly, which declared the album to be “a reminder to the rest of the pretty-rock community that loveliness is worthless if there’s no heart behind it, and Death Cab’s beats stronger than most.”

Death Cab for Cutie’s recent live performance at the world-famous Brooklyn Museum can be seen in an upcoming installment of the popular PBS series, Live From The Artists’ Den. The band’s full-length episode – which is streaming at www.hulu.com/live-from-the-artists-den – will begin airing on PBS stations nationwide beginning February 17th. For details, visit www.artistsden.com/.

Death Cab for Cutie is: Ben Gibbard: guitars, keyboards, vocals * Chris Walla: guitars, keyboards * Nick Harmer: bass * Jason McGerr: drums.

For up-to-the-minute news and tour information, visit www.deathcabforcutie.com.

DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

ON TOUR 2012

FEBRUARY

17 Perth, Aus Perth International Arts Festival

18 Perth, Aus Perth International Arts Festival

20 Adelaide, S. Aus HQ

21 Sydney, New S. Wales Palace

24 Sydney, New S. Wales Enmore Theatre

27 Brisbane, Queensland The Trivoli Theatre

29 Wellington, NZ Wellington Town Hall

MARCH

3 Taipei, Taiwan Neo Studio

5 Taguig, Philippines NBC Tent

7 Singapore, SG Fort Gate at Fort Canning Park

APRIL
10 – DENVER, CO @ ELLIE CAULKINS OPERA HOUSE

11 – OMAHA, NE @ OMAHA MUSIC HALL

13 – LOUISVILLE, KY @ LOUISVILLE PALACE

14 – GRAND RAPIDS, MI @ COVENANT FINE ARTS CENTER

15 – MILWAUKEE, WI @ RIVERSIDE THEATRE

16 – CHICAGO, IL @ CHICAGO THEATRE

19 – TORONTO, ON @ MASSEY HALL

20 – MONTREAL, QC @ ST. JEAN BAPTISTE CHURCH

21 – BOSTON, MA @ CITI PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

23 – PROVIDENCE, RI @ VETERANS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

24 – BUFFALO, NY @ KLEINHANS MUSIC HALL

25 – UPPER DARBY, PA @ TOWER THEATRE

27 – NEW YORK, NY @ BEACON THEATRE

30 – NORTH BETHESDA, MD @ STRATHMORE

MAY

1 – KNOXVILLE, TN @ TENNESSEE THEATRE

3 – DALLAS, TX @ MCFARLIN MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM

4 – AUSTIN, TX @ ACL LIVE AT THE MOODY THEATER

6 – MESA, AZ @ MESA ARTS CENTER – IKEDA THEATER

7 – LOS ANGELES, CA @ WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL

8 – OAKLAND, CA @ FOX THEATER

11 – PORTLAND, OR @ ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL

13 – SEATTLE, WA @ THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE

30 Barcelona, Spain San Miguel Primavera Sound 2012

JUNE
7 Porto, Portugal Optimus Primavera Sound 2012

*Youth Lagoon to support from April 27th – May 13th

08 Jan
2012

Train just released a lyric video for their new single “Drive By.” Take a listen below and stay tuned for news on the upcoming album.

08 Dec
2011

By Kathryn Nasto

This Tuesday, The Black Keys returned with their seventh album, El Camino, the follow up to 2010′s Brothers. Once again, the band have teamed up with Danger Mouse, who produced their fifth album Attack & Release, creating an album that has echoes of nostalgia for their earlier albums. The band have taken a step back from the progression Brothers encapsulated, returning once again to the grunge found on previous albums. As a result, El Camino is at once aggressive and exciting, and bafflingly lucid.

Once the listener delves past album opener and lead single “Lonely Boy,” the first few tracks sound relatively repetitious. Each song contains a thumping drum beat and the noise of heavy guitars that make the tracks seem to blend together. While enjoyable, they are frustrating when one considers that Auerbach and Carney are capable of creating music that is much more dynamic. While “Lonely Boy” opens the album with a bass that delivers a catchy hook that is unparalleled throughout the rest of the album, the time signatures of the first three tracks contain only minor differences which cause each to sound too similar and too simple.

“Little Black Submarines” is the first track that breaks the trend. Beginning as an acoustic ballad, the song is immediately set apart from its predecessors, exhibiting the band’s range of sound. The beauty that is found in the silence comes from the heartbreaking tenderness of Auerbach’s voice, singing each lyric with a gentle directness. In the background, the music slowly builds from a simple acoustic guitar to drums and keys, eventually exploding into a something epic, injecting riffs and powerful harmonies in al’ the right places. The evolution the song undertakes in just over four minutes is remarkable, proving that The Black Keys are not only perfectionists but masters of songwriting.

From there, the album wobbles between moments of brilliance and moments of disheartening simplicity. “Money Maker” serves as a disappointing follow up to “Little Black Submarines,” as the music falls back into the previous pattern of the first few tracks, before “Run Right Back” fuses the band’s trademark American blues with a bit of funk, making for the most fun track on the entire album.

“Hell Of A Season” is a second example of the complex musicality the band can achieve in one song. From verse to chorus, the song is continually changing its dynamics. Here, there is a reversal of musical roles: bass delivers the melody while simple guitar chords keep time with the drum. With tempo changes and gospel-esque keyboards, “Hell Of A Season” contains a myriad of symphonic treats that prove The Black Keys are capable of much more than they are showing us.

El Camino is, altogether, a solid album. While it may seem that the band have regressed after depicting astonishing growth on Brothers, there are elements contained within the tracks that can be broken apart and enjoyed singularly. And while some many may seem too simple, there is a balance contained in the album that makes El Camino standout from of this year’s releases.

Buy El Camino on iTunes, Amazon MP3, CD, Vinyl

02 Dec
2011


The Black Keys will embark on the first leg of their U.S. tour this March, with shows in arenas such as New York’s Madison Square Garden, Boston’s TD Garden, and Chicago’s United Center (details on next page), with special guests Arctic Monkeys opening. The shows are in support of The Black Keys’ new album, El Camino, due out December 6 on Nonesuch Records. In advance of the release, five tracks from the record are currently streaming on the band’s web site. El Camino is available for pre-order at www.theblackkeys.com, www.nonesuch.com, and iTunes, with an instant download of the single “Lonely Boy” included. Concert ticket and album packages are available at the band’s site. Additionally, The Black Keys are teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity to offer fans access to some of the best seats in the house. Proceeds will benefit Community Support Services in Akron, OH and W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville, TN.

In anticipation of the release, the duo will join Steve Buscemi on tomorrow’s episode of Saturday Night Live. This is the band’s second time this year as musical guests on the show, a “rare distinction,” says Rolling Stone. Other television appearances next week include The Colbert Report on December 6 and the Late Show with David Letterman on December 7. Moreover, the band is being featured on several MTV programs, including the week-long series Road to Release: The Black Keys, an interview with Matt Pinfield on MTV2’s 120 Minutes, and a live stream of their album release show at New York’s Webster Hall on December 5 exclusively on MTV Hive.

Produced by Danger Mouse and The Black Keys, El Camino was recorded in the band’s new hometown of Nashville during the spring of 2011. In advance of the release, the album’s first single, “Lonely Boy,” was released October 26, to acclaim from fans and press; the song has been climbing the radio charts rapidly and is rising toward #1 on the Alternative and AAA charts. Additionally, the accompanying video has been viewed nearly three million times on YouTube. See below for complete El Camino track list.

Describing the sound of the album, drummer Patrick Carney tells Rolling Stone, “Every record, we figure out the mood and stick with that. With Brothers, we were listening to a lot of hip-hop and old R&B and drawing from that. This is the first record we’ve made where it’s all rock & roll.” And in an interview with Spin Magazine Auerbach says, “I’ve never been into guitar solos. I really like when every instrument in the band is a rhythm instrument. This record has a lot of that going on—guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards all working together as a rhythm instrument. But unlike Brothers, which has more of these slower songs with an open feeling, [the new LP] is definitely fast.”

El Camino follows the most successful two years in The Black Keys’ career. In May 2010 they released their breakthrough album, Brothers. Debuting at #2 in the U.S., it went on to win three Grammy Awards and an MTV Video Music Award, and topped numerous year-end lists, including iTunes, NPR, and Rolling Stone. Brothers, which included the hit singles “Tighten Up” and “Howlin’ for You,” has been certified Gold in the U.S. and U.K., and Platinum in Canada. Worldwide sales are now over one million and counting.

The Black Keys—Akron, OH natives Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney—released their debut album, The Big Come Up, in 2002, followed by Thickfreakness (2003) and Rubber Factory (2004). In 2006 they signed to Nonesuch Records in the U.S. and released their fourth album, Magic Potion, which was followed by the Danger Mouse-produced Attack & Release in 2008. El Camino is the first Black Keys album Nonesuch will release worldwide.

TRACK-LISTING
1. Lonely Boy
2. Dead and Gone
3. Gold on the Ceiling
4. Little Black Submarines
5. Money Maker
6. Run Right Back
7. Sister
8. Hell of a Season
9. Stop Stop
10. Nova Baby
11. Mind Eraser

THE BLACK KEYS TOUR DATES

December 5 New York, NY Webster Hall
December 11 Los Angeles, CA KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
March 2 * Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena
March 3 * Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
March 4 * Columbus, OH Jerome Schottenstein Center
March 6 * Portland, ME Cumberland Co. Civic Center
March 7 * Boston, MA TD Garden
March 9 * Washington, DC Verizon Center
March 10 * Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
March 12 * New York, NY Madison Square Garden Arena
March 13 * Montreal, QC Bell Centre
March 14 * Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
March 16 * Indianapolis, IN Conseco Fieldhouse
March 18 * Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
March 19 * Chicago, IL United Center
March 20 * Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena
March 23 * Norfolk, VA Constant Convocation Center

*Arctic Monkeys support

24 Nov
2011

Written by Ace Ubas, Photos by Kelly Brown

Many seem to liken Manchester quartet WU LYF to that of a cult. WU LYF is really an acronym for World Unite! Lucifer Youth Foundation, their symbol is a cross, and they have developed a large following since the release of their critically acclaimed debut, Go Tell Fire to the Mountain. The sold-out show at the Troubadour on Tuesday night is a testament to their large following, especially in Los Angeles. The last time they played in the city was a mere four months ago and they managed to sell out that show as well.

Since their formation in the summer of 2008, vocalist Ellery Roberts, bassist Tom McClung, guitarist Evans Kati, and drummer Joe Manning decided to go with a DIY approach when releasing and producing their music. Describing their sound as “heavy pop,” they self-produced Go Tell Fire to the Mountain inside a church. And despite receiving contract offers from numerous record labels, they decided to release the album under their own label, LYF Recordings.

When seeing young bands that have generated a ridiculous amount of buzz in such a short amount of time, there’s always caution to be taken when seeing them in a live setting. An impressive debut album plus sky-rocketing popularity can equate to a live show that fails to meet such high expectations. Fortunately for WU LYF, they don’t follow that formula as they put on one of the better shows of the year that’s just in time for Thanksgiving weekend.

It’s hard not to imagine a religious service going on when WU LYF came on since the stage was decorated with their giant cross logo, as well as the opening pipe-organ chords on set opener “L Y F.” It didn’t take long for the crowd to get into the music as they immediately sang along with Roberts’ incomprehensible vocals. This made me wonder if everyone legitimately knew the lyrics to every song or were they just following along to every noise Roberts made. Either way, his singing style is part of the appeal of this band and the main reason why the crowd was pumped up. There were moments where you could hear the lyrics with clarity such as on songs “Spitting Blood” and “Dirt,” while keeping the gravelly delivery in the lines. The comparison to Tom Waits is as close as you can get to describing Roberts’ voice. The only difference is that Roberts wears a cool denim jacket with the band logo and the word ‘LYF’ designed on the back.

The most impressive aspect of their live set was how their sound translated beautifully from the album, but it’s ten times more dynamic. They’re at their best when they lay down post-rock melodies on top of tribal percussion and funky bass lines. Songs like “Cave Song,” “Summas Bliss,” and “Concrete Gold” have that song structure, which make them sound more vast and expansive than they really are. These songs also highlight Kati as his guitar is heavily drenched in reverb, providing a dream-like atmosphere to the songs. Manning and McClung make one dangerous duo, providing the rhythmic backbone to the songs. Manning’s furious beats are steady while McClung’s bass are thick, giving the songs a sense of depth.

WU LYF ended the night with a two-song encore with the first being a cover by The Replacements entitled “Swingin’ Party.” Throughout the night, McClung served as the backup vocalist to Roberts. On this particular song, Roberts exited the stage while McClung took over lead vocals, proving that he can be a capable frontman on his own. And after the chants of “We Bros” that left the tongues of an anxious crowd, the band finally complied as they called everyone in attendance their bros, a show of unity between performer and audience. The single proved to be the highlight of the night as Roberts jumped into the crowd a couple times, much to the delight of an already-moshing crowd.

For those who were unable to catch this show, they may have to wait awhile until WU LYF comes back to Los Angeles as Tuesday was the last night of their American tour. For those that were able to see what all the hype was about, they were all witnesses to one of the best shows of the year. This is a band you want to stick around with for years as this momentum that they’re carrying seems rather impossible to stop.

All photos courtesy of Kelly Brown. See more of her work at KellyBrownPhotographer.com



06 Nov
2011

Gaslight Anthem are currently running a Youtube contest that allows fans to enter a cover of their favorite Gaslight Anthem song to win a chance to be flown to their end of year show in Asbury Park, NJ. You can view a promo video with more information on the contest here.

Good luck!

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