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Rock for Hunger Discoveries: The Sundogs

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:00:00 +0000

This very fun and energetic Rock N' Roll group, The Sundogs, is based out of Atlanta, GA. The have released two albums that features songs like "Get It Right" which we have featured here. You can see them live in Atlanta at Smith's Olde Bar, Eddies Attic, and in surrounding cities such as Chattanooga, Charleston, and Birmigham. Catch them in their hometown at Smiths Olde Bar on July 27.

Covering The Hot100: Blurred Lines by Danelle Sandoval

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Welcome to our new series "Covering The Hot100." This features artists on YouTube who are covering artists on the Hot100 Billboard Charts. No better way to start than with this weeks #1 song "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke covered by Danelle Sandoval from Southern California.

Nikki Williams - "Glowing" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

South African artist Nikki Williams is quickly climbing the US charts and gaining fans on social media with her new single "Glowing."

Thomas Rhett - "It Goes Like This" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Rising country artist, Thomas Rhett, is climbing the Billboard Country and Heatseeker charts with his song "It Goes Like This" from his debut self titled album released on Valory Music Group. He's currently on tour with Jason Aldean and Jake Owen performing in Amphitheaters and Arena's across the United States and Canada.

SoMo - "Heartless" Kanye West cover

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:00:00 +0000

This week Kanye West releases his new album 'Yeezus,' and in tribute to the new album SoMo does his take on Kanye's hit "Heartless."

Rock for Hunger Discoveries: Underhill Rose

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Meet Country Soul trio Underhill Rose from Asheville, NC fronted by Molly Rose, Elanor Underhill, and Salley Williams. They've been touring the southeast since 2009, and still going strong. This week you can catch them in Tennessee, Atlanta, and Charleston. In February of 2012 they released this video for their song "Who Brought The Sun." The currently have a self titled album out which is available on CD Baby and iTunes.

Jillian Jensen - "I Am Whole" Lyric Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Jillian Jensen releases the lyric video to her new single "I Am Whole" which is now available on iTunes. She will be performing at The Social on Saturday June 22 in Orlando, FL for the PopExplosion Tour in support of Anti Bullying.

Bruno Mars - "Treasure" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:02:00 +0000

Bruno Mars releases a new music video today for his single "Treasure" from his 'Unorthodox Jukebox' album.

Nicholas David - "Say Goodbye" from the new EP

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

You may have first seen Nicholas David on the Voice Season 3, where he made it all the way to the final round representing Cee Lo Green's team. Nicholas just released a beautiful first track "Say Goodbye" from his new EP which was just released on iTunes. With a tour already in the works, really good management and a great agency, and great new music, Nicholas is going to be one of those contestants with a very promising long term career.

Chvrches - "Gun" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:24:00 +0000

Chvrches from Scotland is the band that all the blogs and people that attended this years SXSW are talking about. They released a new video today for their song "Gun." Along with the new video release, they also announced the release of their debut album 'The Bones of What You Believe,' which will be released in the US on Sep 23, 2013. The band is playing a few dates in the US before heading back to tour in Europe till the end of October. Hopefully we'll see them back in the US again very soon after that.

Low - "Plastic Cup" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:28:00 +0000

Low released a new video today for their song "Plastic Cup" which is a track from their new album 'The Invisible Way' released by Sub Pop Records.

Kacey Musgraves - "Blowin' Smoke" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Rising country star, Kacey Musgraves, released her second single "Blowin' Smoke" from her 'Same Trailer Different Park' album. This is her follow-up single to her song 'Merry Go Round' which reached the Top20 of the Billboard Country charts. She was nominated for four awards at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Musgraves is keeping very active this summer touring the United States on her current debut album released on Mercury Nashville.

Washed Out - "It All Feels Right" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Washed Out releases the first track "It All Feels Right" from his second studio album on Sub Pop Records. The album is expected to be released in August 2013.

Hooded Fang - "Bye Bye Land" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Hooded Fang, from Toronto, Canada releases their new track "Bye Bye Land" from their 'Gavez' album. They're currently playing a few dates out on the West Coast United States before heading out to Europe for a few dates.

ZZ Ward - 365 Days Live @ The Troubadour

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Ever since ZZ Ward came onto the scene with her single "Put The Gun Down" she's been very busy touring nonstop and has done recent headline/co-headline tours with Allen Stone and Delta Rae. Here is a video from her live performance of the song "365 Days" at The Troubadour. ZZ will continue keeping busy touring for the rest of 2013.

Sick Puppies - "There's No Going Back" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Sick Puppies from Australia release a new single "There's No Going Back" which will be featured on their upcoming "Connect" album. They first came onto the scene with their viral video for the Free Hugs Campaign which gained millions of YouTube views. Their new album "Connect" will be released on July 16.

Mike Stud - "I'm Not Sorry" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 21:00:00 +0000

Rising rapper, Mike Stud, releases a new acoustic tune on YouTube for his song "I'm Not Sorry." Mike Stud recently released debut album "Relief" which shot up to #1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts, and #2 on the overall iTunes chart.

SoMo - "Ride" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

SoMo from Texas is starting to build a buzz on social media, and getting set to go on a national headline tour. His single "Ride" recently hit 1 million views on YouTube.

The National - Live Performance on NPR Tiny Desk Concert

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:06:00 +0000

The National stops by the NPR studios for a live performance at the Tiny Desk Concert series.

New Merch from Straight Street Orlando

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Our good friends from Straight Street Orlando (SSO) just released these new shirts. They are a very passionate, motivated, and positive nonprofit organization. Their founder/leader of the organization, PJ Charles, is a real inspiration of spreading goodness around the world, and giving back to others. One day volunteering at one of the old Rock for Hunger food sharings, he asked, what more can I do? From there, PJ and his group started a weekly Tuesday night Food Sharing in 2009 that is still going strong every week to help provide meals, clothing, spiritual leadership, and more for the homeless in Downtown Orlando. Rock for Hunger is a big supporter of SSO, and are asking everyone to contribute to their cause. Go volunteer with them on Tuesday nights, make a donation, or buy this new shirt. It's the passion of organizations like this that give us hope that good things are happening everyday. Thanks for the support. Click here to purchase.

G-FrSH - "Never Can I" video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:22:00 +0000

New track from UK rapper G-FrSH

Watch "G-FrSH - "Never Can I" (Official Video)" on YouTube

Green River Ordinance - "It Ain't Love" video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Green River Ordinance from Ft. Worth Texas released their new single "It Ain't Love" from their upcoming EP "Chasing Down The Wind." They are heading on tour this summer, hitting mostly the Southeastern United States.

Michael Franti - "I'm Alive" Video

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Michael Franti, from Oakland, CA, releases the first single "I'm Alive" from his upcoming album "All People" which will be released on July 30, 2013.

Sean Paul - "Other Side of Love" premiere

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:55:00 +0000

Jamaican Grammy Award winning dancehall/hip-hop artist, Sean Paul, premieres his new single "Other Side Of Love" today. The single will be available for download on Monday June 10.

Quadron - "Favorite Star" Live Performance from Billboard Studios

noreply@blogger.com (Chris G.) — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Los Angeles based, Denmark born duo, Quadron, perform their tune "Favorite Star" live in the Billboard Studios. This is a song from Quadron's recent second album release, "Avalanche."