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Fishbone's Everyday Sunshine Released On DVD Today

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 12 07:24:40 -0600

Following its US theatrical release in 75+ cities and its national broadcast premiere on PBS the award winning documentary Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone will be available on DVD today, February 21st, 2012 by The Cinema Guild on SPARK, a new home video label dedicated to releasing quality documentaries on the arts.

As the first release to go out under SPARK Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone kicks things off by documenting the raucous history of the pioneering all-Black rock band 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. // Continue to the full article

Ducky's "The Whether" EP + "Overdose" MP3 Drop Today!

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 12 07:16:26 -0600

Ducky, aka Morgan Neiman, has released her new EP, The Whether, today! Receiving support from Interview Magazine and CMJ to CBS Interactive's "The Street Date," the new record blends ethereal vocals, grinding beats, and dark mantras of loss and resentment to create her unique brand of sophisticated pop. To celebrate the release, Ducky created a series of striking videos to accompany each track, allowing listeners to have a visually-stimulating experience of her music. Head to thewhetherep.com to check out the complete collection of videos. She has also unleashed the MP3 for "Overdose," an understated track made up of chilling vocals over a single, steady beat. Download the "Overdose" MP3 here: http://goo.gl/ALUEW

"Neiman's sweet but skillful vocals backed by electro-pop beats provide substance to the dance genre, well-suited for the club goer with a conscience or the broken-hearted casual dubstep listener. // Continue to the full article

The World Is A Beautiful Place & Deer Leap... Are Coming To Help You

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 12 04:26:30 -0600

The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid to Die have announced that they'll be touring the east coast and midwest as part of a tour with Deer Leap from March 22 - April 7. The band also has several other shows coming up in addition to that tour. Be sure to RSVP to the tour's event page on Facebook. All dates are below:

February 25th - Hamden, CT @ The Space w/ Pianos Become the Teeth, Xerxes, and The Saddest Landscape

The World is a Beautiful Place & Deer Leap … Are Coming to Help You:

March 22 - Springfield, MA @ Bing Arts Center*
March 23 - Ithaca, NY @ The Space*
March 24 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr Roboto Project*
March 25 - Akron, OH @ It's a Kling Thing*
March 26 - Ann Arbor, MI @ The Metal Frat
March 27 - Grand Rapids, MI @ The Turtle Den
March 28 - Milwaukee, WI @ Paper Trail
March 29 - Davenport, IL @ Rozz - Tox
March 30 - Chicago, IL @ House Show
March 31- Indianapolis, IN @ The Hoosier Dome
April 1 - Louisville, KY @ Chestnut House
April 2 - Columbus, OH @ Carabar
April 3 - Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant Street
April 4 - Baltimore, MD @ Charm City Art Space
April 5 - New Brunswick, NJ @ The Wormhole
April 6- Cambridge, MA @ Democracy Center
April 7 - Keene, NH @ *GET BETTER FEST* Knights of Columbus

Other Dates:

April 8 - Wilimantic, CT @ The Handsome Woman
April 14 - Richmond, VA @Stay Sweet Fest
April 20 - Montclair, NJ @ The Montclair Chill w/ Into it Over It, Young Statues
April 21 - Philadelphia, PA @ Road to Ruin Fest
April 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Mercury Lounge with Into It. // Continue to the full article

Hawthorne Heights Announce Dates For Second Annual Stripped Down To The Bone Acoustic Tour With Special Guests Mark Rose And Sandlot Heroes

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 12 02:06:16 -0600

Last February we embarked on our first ever full band, all acoustic tour...just for fun. The idea was to hear our songs in a different way for our own sanity, and to give our die hard fans a different type of show. We only booked it for two weeks, because we had no idea how it would go for us, or our fans. What happened in those two weeks turned out to be more than we could have ever imagined. It was an experience that was so special and powerful that we wanted to stay on the road for once. We actually didn't want to come home, which is hard to imagine when you tour so often. So this year, we decided we had to do it again. We were even able to find the time to extend it an extra week and take it one step further. Elaborating on the theme "Stripped Down to the Bone", we have also decided to choose some venues that are very bare bones as well. // Continue to the full article

Silva Screen Records Presents Doctor Who Series 6

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 12 01:07:44 -0600

This is the seventh Doctor Who release of Murray Gold's thrilling music, a 66 track double album featuring lush performances from The BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Six years of composing riveting music for Doctor Who has led to Murray's work being performed at a special Proms concert at the Royal Albert Hall, a celebration of the music at the Millennium Centre Cardiff and a place in the Classic FM Hall Of Fame.

Murray Gold's musical career spans cinema, TV, stage and radio and his extensive list of achievements includes Queer As Folk, Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased), Casanova, Alien Autopsy, The Devil's Whore, Shameless and Torchwood.

Performed by The BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conducted by Ben Foster.

Issued under license from BBC Worldwide Audio and Music

CD: SILCD1375
REL DATE: 28th February 2012

Tracklisting:
CD1
The Impossible Astronaut / Day of the Moon
1. // Continue to the full article

Santigold Releases "Disparate Youth", Master Of My Make Believe Out May 1

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 12 00:49:12 -0600

The wait for the Santigold's album, Master of My Make Believe, is almost over! Today she releases the first official single, "Disparate Youth." Produced by Santigold and Ricky Blaze, the track is a contemporary rebel song with a new spin on punk & reggae that underscores its message of pushing through all roadblocks and claim "a life worth fighting for." The track is available on iTunes and you can listen to ithere.

Last month Santigold released the video and MP3 for "Big Mouth" to great acclaim. Santi calls out all trash-talkers on "Big Mouth," with a schoolyard taunt melody backed by an explosive carnival beat that will shake the streets from Bed-Stuy to Baja. The track was produced by Switch and Buraka Som Systema and is available for free download at www.santigold.com. Watch the video here. // Continue to the full article

The Beatles' First Ringtones Released Worldwide Today, Exclusively On The Itunes Store

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Thu, 23 Feb 12 00:28:25 -0600

Beginning today, Beatles fans around the world can, for the first time, purchase ringtones for the legendary band's 27 UK and US #1 hits, exclusively on iTunes (www.iTunes.com).

The 27 chart-toppers are also showcased on The Beatles 1. The album made its digital debut in September 2011, exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com/thebeatles), bowing at #1 on several iTunes top albums charts around the world, including the US, Canada, Japan, the Netherlands, Mexico, Sweden, Spain, New Zealand, and Greece.

www.thebeatles.com

The Beatles #1 ringtones

1. "Love Me Do"
2. "From Me To You"
3. "She Loves You"
4. "I Want To Hold Your Hand"
5. "Can't Buy Me Love"
6. "A Hard Day's Night"
7. "I Feel Fine"
8. // Continue to the full article

Grammy-nominated Artist J.Cole Headlines 'Campus Consciousness Spring 2012 / The Sideline Story Tour'

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 23:33:15 -0600

GRAMMY-Nominated Roc Nation/Columbia artist J.Cole will headline college campuses across the U.S. starting on April 11th for Campus Consciousness Spring 2012 / The Sideline Story Tour to support his Gold, critically acclaimed album, Cole World: The Sideline Story. The show will feature special guest Big K.R.I.T. The Campus Consciousness Tour is a project of REVERB, which aims to educate and mobilize students to take positive action for the planet, while keeping the environmental footprint of the tour itself to a minimum.

J.Cole is proud to be headlining college campuses this spring after coming off of his sold-out 75+ date world tour last year, stating, "My music gives me a platform to reach a lot of young people. I'm happy to be partnering with REVERB to engage my fans and hope they'll get on board with these positive environmental messages. // Continue to the full article

A Place Where Cultures Meet Continues Featuring Famed Pakistani Folk Singer Arif Lohar

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 22:59:00 -0600

Arts Midwest, the non-profit Regional Arts Organization (RAO) serving America's upper Midwest, announces the five-city tour of one of the biggest singing stars in Pakistan, Arif Lohar. This tour is part of Caravanserai: A place where cultures meet, a groundbreaking artistic and cultural exchange program.

With more than 150 albums, Arif Lohar is beloved in his native Pakistan. A winner of his country's highest civil honor, the Pride of Performance award, Arif Lohar attracts millions of fans around the world.

Joining him on the Caravanserai tour is Brooklyn-based Arooj Aftab, whose debut album is set for release this year. A native of Lahore, Pakistan, Arooj Aftab blends classical Pakistani, Sufi, and South Asian traditions with contemporary pop and jazz.

Beginning on March 14, 2012at FirstWorks in Providence, Rhode Island, the two musicians will tour five U. // Continue to the full article

I Call Fives Premiering New Song On Absolutepunk!

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 22:53:47 -0600

Washington Township, NJ pop punks I Call Fives are premiering the title track off their upcoming Someone That's Not You EP on Absolutepunk.net. Check out the song at: http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=2638152

Pre-order the Someone That's Not You EP in the Pure Noise Records store at: http://purenoise.merchnow.com.

The band will headline 5 dates on the Pure Noise Records Tour starting March 20 and then will tour with The Sheds from March 25-31. A show supporting All Time Low will take place March 1 in Syracuse, NY.

I Call Fives' new Someone That's Not You 7" will be released on March 20th via Pure Noise Records. The release includes two new songs, an acoustic song, and a cover of Third Eye Blind's "How's It Going To Be". and serves as a teaser to the band's upcoming full length record due out in June on Pure Noise. // Continue to the full article

Christopher Paul Stelling Shares Free Single, Extends US Tour (Debut Album Out Today!)

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 22:53:27 -0600

New York City songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling's debut record Songs of Praise & Scorn sees its long-awaited release today via Mecca Lecca Recording Co. (you can stream the album in full this week via Spinner too). In celebration, Stelling is sharing the second single from the record, "Solar Flares," which is now available as a free download on his bandcamp page: http://christopherpaulstelling.bandcamp.com/track/solar-flares

CPS hit the road in support of SOPAS this past weekend, setting out on his first full national tour which has him on the road through the beginning of May (all tour dates below). He's also playing several festivals along the way, including SXSW, Savannah Stopover Festival, Middle of the Map Festival, The Big Spill, and Rock The Park. Keep an eye out for even more tour dates, coming soon. // Continue to the full article

It's Like Pop & Rock Had Sex And Out Came Tasting Grace

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 20:40:38 -0600

New Jersey-based pop rock band Tasting Grace is making its way to radio stations across the U.S. In a surprise move, and outside of the industry standard, this indie band released a new single, a pop song, titled "In Love with a DJ". This was a bold move considering the band is best known for their melodic, mood driven force of rock and just released their latest EP, Alter Ego, in November 2010.

"The industry is so upside down right now," says Jenna Grace Milano, lead singer and songwriter for Tasting Grace. "Our fans are very supportive and we sensed the timing was right to give them something new given the back drop of the industry. This song is very different than our other material, but stays true to the telling of stories between two forces, in this case 'pop versus rock' as opposed to 'good versus evil' fans are accustomed to seeing in our live performance. // Continue to the full article

Music From The Twilight Saga

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 20:27:20 -0600

A collection of favorite music from the films featuring the talents of three of Hollywood's most creative composers - Howard Shore, Alexandre Desplat and Carter Burwell.

This release brings together for the first time the music from all four films onto one disc, performed by The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Twilight series of Stephanie Meyer's vampire novels have hit the big screen in 2008 and have since become a cultural and box-office phenomenon.

Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, the films have amassed a huge fan following to rival other mega franchises such as Harry Potter. The three of the Twilight films feature in the All-Time Top 50 Biggest Box-Office Films Worldwide

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 is currently available on DVD. // Continue to the full article

Dot Hacker Debut EP Dot Hacker Release Today + Live At Troubadour On 3/14

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 20:09:18 -0600

Los Angeles-based band Dot Hacker release eponymous debut EP today, February 21st via ORG Music. It's available on for instance iTunes and via Amazon. The EP is followed by first full-length album, Inhibition later in Spring 2012.

Before forming Dot Hacker in 2008, the four were already established musicians, recording and touring with an impressive list of respected artists including: Beck, Gnarls Barkley, PJ Harvey, Charlotte Gainsbourg, The Butthole Surfers and Broken Bells amongst many others. Klinghoffer, the band's lead vocalist, also currently plays guitar in the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Listen "Inhibition", "Order/Disorder" and "Eye Opener" here: http://soundcloud.com/orgmusic-1/sets/dot-hacker-ep

Besides playing Los Angeles' Troubadour on Wednesday, March 14. // Continue to the full article

Small Town Tennessean Josh Doyle Beats Out 17,000 Hopefuls To Be Named Winner Of First Ever Guitar Center Singer-songwriter Contest

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:57:14 -0600

Guitar Center - the world's largest retailer of music instruments and equipment - is excited to announce Josh Doyle, from Antioch, Tennessee, as the winner of Guitar Center's Singer-Songwritercompetition.Launched October of 2011, Guitar Center's Singer-Songwriter set out to find the nation's best, unsigned singer-songwriter. Out of more than 17,000 submissions, 10 finalists were hand-selected by Grammy award-winning producer John Shanks to perform live this past Saturday, Feb. 18, at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles for the chance to win an array of career-altering prizes. As the nation's top undiscovered singer-songwriter, Doyle takes home a prize package including $10,000 cash, a 3-song EP produced by Shanks, new gear from Fender, Taylor, Ernie Ball and Shure and much more.

Also performing with the 10 undiscovered singer-songwriter finalists this past Saturday night was Los Angeles-based artist, Meiko. // Continue to the full article

The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) Announce International Tour Dates!

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:54:16 -0600

The Throne (Jay-Z & Kanye West) have taken their show on the road and overseas for all to watch! Check out their international tour dates below.

MAY

Sunday 20 O2 Arena London
Thursday 24 Zurich Hellenstadion, Switzerland
Saturday 26 Herning Arena, Denmark
Monday 28 Oslo Telenor Arena, Norway
Tuesday 29 Stockholm The Globe, Sweden

JUNE

Friday 1st - Paris Bercy, France
Saturday 2nd - Paris Bercy, France
Sunday 3rd - Antwerp Sportpaleis, Belgium
Tuesday 5th - Frankfurt Festhalle, Germany
Friday 8th - Dublin O2 Arena, Ireland
Monday 11th - Manchester, UK - MEN Arena
Wednesday 13th - Birmingham, UK - LG Arena // Continue to the full article

Sony Classical Releases New Titanic Soundtracks To Coincide With Theatrical Release Of Titanic In 3D

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:52:36 -0600

Sony Classical announces the soundtrack releases of TITANIC: Anniversary Edition and TITANIC: Collector's Anniversary Edition on March 26, 2012. The releases will coincide with the newly re-mastered re-release of TITANIC, the world's most beloved and acclaimed film, in theaters on April 4, 2012. The theatrical re-release marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic setting sail (April 10th).

In commemoration of these events, Sony Classical will release two newly remastered versions of the original TITANIC soundtrack with extensive bonus material. Both feature an unreleased disc of period music recorded for the movie by I Salonisti, plus 4 bonus vintage Titanic luggage stickers. I Salonisti is the 5-piece quintet that appears in the film. Director James Cameron painstakingly researched the music that was played on the ship and hired them to record authentic music from the period - specifically, the music that all bands from the White Star Line would have been required to perform when hired to play as employees of the prestigious cruise fleet. // Continue to the full article

Sista Monica Parker Nominated For BMA Soul Blues Female Artist Of The Year - Voting Closes March 1, 2012

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:16:13 -0600

It's another great year for the soulful blues woman and fierce force of nature known as Sista Monica Parker. A few months ago, the "Lioness of the Blues," as she is called in Europe, released "Living in the Danger Zone" to rave reviews. She is now up for the 2012 Blues Foundation Female Soul Blues Artist of the Year Award. Fans can support Parker and the blues community by joining the Foundation and voting at the following website: http://bmapreview.blues.org/album/soul-blues-female-artist-of-the-year.

"This is the fifth time I have been nominated for this award, and it is again a tremendous honor," said Parker. "The Blues Music Awards are universally recognized as the highest accolade afforded to musicians and songwriters in Blues music.

On "Danger Zone," Sista Monica croons, testifies and roars about the thrills and pains of loving dangerously. // Continue to the full article

Can Obsessed Fans Save Puppies?

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:14:09 -0600

When 42 year old indie rocker Catherine Raap found herself checking in on a Twilight fan blog daily to see what was happening with the stars, some nearly half her age, she knew something was wrong. She began to wonder what makes us so fascinated with the lives of celebrities? Moreover, how much do we have a right to know? "I never thought I was caught up in the whole celebrity culture, but then I realized I was checking this blog every day and reading the tabloid headlines at the supermarket, and yeah, I was caught up in it," says Raap. Her new single Striptease likens our thirst to know everything about our favorite celebrity to a striptease, with the celebrity revealing bits of themselves to a public who always wants more. So what does this have to do with dogs? Raap explains "Striptease is heavily influenced by the obsession of fans for Robert Pattinson, and one thing I learned from the Twilight blog was that he adopted a rescue dog. // Continue to the full article

Doug Wimbish To Appear On Rotosound Stand At The London Bass Guitar Show 2012

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:13:17 -0600

Doug Wimbish, best known for his work with the rock band Living Colour, is set to appear on the Rotosound Stand at the London Bass Guitar Show 2012, the Olymipia Conference Centre, London.

Considered to be a pioneer in hip hop bass playing and the use of bass effects, alternate tunings and extended hand techniques, Doug Wimbish is a real visionary when it comes to playing the bass. As an extremely versatile bassist he has worked with many of the music world's greats including Jeff Beck, Mick Jagger, Madonna and Joe Satriani. He is an original on this instrument, technically great and groovy as hell.

You can meet Doug and chat with him at 1.00pm on Sunday 4th March on the Rotosound stand where you will also be able to see all the latest new products including the new range of accessories. // Continue to the full article

Out Today Avan Lava Flex Fantasy EP + Sat 2/25 Release Show + "It's Never Over" Video

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:11:24 -0600

Earlier last week, Brooklyn's AVAN LAVA premiered their latest video for "It's Never Over" at YouTube. The shameless pop anthem is the latest release off the band's sophomore EP Flex Fantasy, self-released today, February 21st is available on iTunes. The song is a giddy pop gem, with frontman TC's ecstatic vocals interweaving with producers Le Chev and Ian Pai's arrangements, which recall Discovery-era Daft Punk.

"Critics Pick" - Time Out New York

"Tight vocal harmonies, black and white clothing that served as canvas for a light show that begs the question "Zola who?", and fully choreographed dance breaks laid over high energy indie-pop prove that this band is something to keep a keen eye on." - KEXP Radio

"...completely blown away and captivated by their infectious energy and sound live. // Continue to the full article

Mikel Rouse To Release Double CD: Boost|False Doors

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:07:46 -0600

Composer, filmmaker, director and solo performer Mikel Rouse announces the May 1, 2012 release of his first double album, Boost|False Doors (Exit Music 1015-1016), through iTunes and all major retailers. Boost|False Doors will be available via iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp, CD Baby, CD Connection and CD Universe and on disc through All Major Retail Stores and through Exit Music Recordings on May 1. Both CDs will be available for Pre-Order from iTunes on April 15 (to commemorate the Hedge Fund theme of Boost).

"False Doors has been described as my Buddhist record, probably because of an impression of acceptance that pervades the recording," explains Rouse. "And Boost was about the anticipation of a loss of love through the metaphor of hedge funds and banking. The recordings are a year apart, but somehow, they seemed to become bookends, so I thought I'd release them together. // Continue to the full article

Welcome To Ashley To Reunite For One-Off Show

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:07:07 -0600

With the release of 2010's Beyond the Pale, Chicago's Welcome to Ashley was becoming a "band to watch" in the windy city. After steadily building an audience in the city's post-punk underground, the group was getting some well-deserved attention from local press and supporting international touring acts at top venues Double Door and Empty Bottle.

By early 2011, Welcome to Ashley was receiving offers to play outside of Chicago when their drummer had to take a leave of absence to address of a family matter. Forced into hiatus, the three remaining members concentrated on a side project, the Irish punk outfit The Buddies.

Earlier this year, The Buddies were playing clubs in Chicago and NYC behind the newly-released LP F*ck the Buddies when their drummer was diagnosed with breast cancer. // Continue to the full article

International Superstar Flo Rida Signs Canadian Pop Sensation Tyler Medeiros To His IMG Label

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 19:00:08 -0600

Multi-Platinum pop superstar Flo Rida announced today that he has signed 16-year-old Canadian pop artist Tyler Medeiros to his International Music Group (IMG) Record Label. After years of crafting worldwide hits, Flo Rida is focusing on developing artists and ushering in a wave of new stars to the music industry. Tyler Medeiros, Canada's youngest pop sensation, is one of several acts to be announced in the coming months and will serve as one of the flagship artists of the label, which aims to foster talent from various genres of music.

"Tyler Medeiros is a superstar, it's as simple as that," said IMG CEO Flo Rida. "His energy and commitment to producing quality music embodies everything we are doing at IMG and we look forward to quickly watching him become a household name."

Flo Rida, who has sold over 40 million singles worldwide and who's latest hit "Good Feeling" just hit #1 on the Billboard charts, along with the recently released "Wild Ones" ft. // Continue to the full article

Daddy Rocker Releases 'Live Or Die: Choose?'

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 17:48:56 -0600

Recording artist Tom Moran aka Daddy Rocker is announcing the release of LIVE OR DIE: CHOOSE?, a four song EP of songs inspired by his recovery from alchohol and addiction. Tom's songs of hope and inspiration are deeply personal explorations of the joys and pains of living life without alchohol and drugs. The message Tom wants to share in this selection of songs is a mesage of hope and recovery and the message that addicts do have a choice.

"I am announcing the release of LIVE OR DIE: CHOOSE? because I have seen to many entertainers die from substance abuse and I believe the message of recovery is needed now more than ever. It was heartbreaking to see artists that I admired like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse die from the disease of addiction. I have been in recovery for 21 years and I know what it is like to be addicted. // Continue to the full article

Chelle Rose's 'Ghost Of Browder Holler' Meets At The Intersection Of Appalachian Rock And Country

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 17:05:34 -0600

Hardscrabble Appalachia is known for its bluegrass, moonshine and coal mines. Now, with the May 1 arrival of gut-honest singer-songwriter Chelle Rose's second album Ghost of Browder Holler (Lil' Damsel Records, street date May 1, 2012), add visceral rock 'n' roll to that list.

Rose brings her elemental power to the 12-song disc produced by legendary Texas songsmith Ray Wylie Hubbard in Austin. And while those cuts, ripe with mystery and passion, sound like they were plucked from the kudzu-scented air of her native Loudon County in East Tennessee, they're really written from life.

"When I get homesick, I pine for Western North Carolina sometimes even more so than East Tennessee," says Rose, who moved to Nashville in 1996. "My maternal family lives on both sides of the Smoky Mountains. // Continue to the full article

Tracy Walton Releases Debut Album Brand New Again

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 17:00:14 -0600

Singer/Songwriter Tracy Walton has released his first solo CD Brand New Again. The ten song CD is at once rough and vulnerable with Tracy's voice cutting to the heart of any story, taking you down back roads, through broken lonely hearts, and into hopeful, open skies. "People seem shocked when they hear how diverse my record is," says Tracy, "but it really is just a throwback to bands like the Beatles and the Stones that could go from hard rock, to country, to blues and back on one side of a record."

The first single from the album of the same name Brand New Again has received critical acclaim from reviewers, fans and bloggers alike. Heartfelt and aching, the songs on the CD bring a vulnerability to the listener. Songs like Sorry, Too Far Gone and what is to be the next single from the album, Shake the Blues, hint at vintage bloodlines but with Tracy's unmistakable personal mark on the songwriting and vocals. // Continue to the full article

BRIT Awards 2012 Winners

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 17:00:12 -0600

Coldplay opened up this year's awards with their latest track 'Charlie Brown'. Florence Welch & Her Machine didn't put a note wrong as she gave a perfect rendition of 'No Light, No Light'. Olly Murs & Rizzle Kicks made a few girls hearts skip a beat with their performance of their single. Ed Sheeran is still the man of the moment and he stepped up and gave a great performance of 'Lego House'. Noel Gallagher was joined on stage with none other than Chris Martin for a mesmerising performance of 'Aka What A Life'. Adele showed she can still reach those notes after her operation as she delivered a stunning performance of 'Rolling In The Deep'. Bruno Mars stripped back his hit 'Just The Way You Are' especially for the awards. Rihanna took a leaf out of Lady Gaga's stage production as she performed her smash hit 'We Found Love' in amongst some clear boxes. // Continue to the full article

Todd Snider Plays Biggest NYC Show To Date On March 8 Celebrating Release Of 'Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables'

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 17:00:10 -0600

On March 8, Todd Snider will play a special CD release show at Irving Plaza to celebrate the release of his new album 'Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables' (March 6/Aimless Records). The performance will be his biggest New York gig to date. Full details below.

The last time Snider played New York, supporting his 2011 live album 'The Storyteller,' the Village Voice hailed his performance as "absolutely fantastic" and Time Out NY called him "one of the best singer-songwriters in America."

Who: Todd Snider and band
When: Thursday, March 8, 7:00 pm
Where: Irving Plaza/ 17 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003-2392
With: Kevn Kinney
Prince: $25

Last week, Todd premiered his new recession-era anthem "In Between Jobs" at the AV Club. Stream it here: http://avc. // Continue to the full article

Floratone Featuring Bill Frisell, Matt Chamberlain, Lee Townsend, Tucker Martine & Others Readying Release Of "Floratone II" On Savoy Jazz March 6th

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 17:00:10 -0600

Floratone, the collaborative ensemble known for creating a sound described as "futuristic roots music," is back with FLORATONE II--the follow up to their highly acclaimed debut and their first for Savoy Jazz. Floratone features the core group of Bill Frisell on guitar, Matt Chamberlain on drums and percussion and producers Lee Townsend and Tucker Martine. Together they continue to further the spirit of composition and improvisation born in a Seattle studio back in 2005. It's a fertile collaboration they've nurtured and maintained over the years, utilizing a distinctive methodology of inspiration with Bill and Matt laying down musical themes and assemblage, and Lee and Tucker with various accompaniment, adding and augmenting the compositions into a fantastic groove. With the additional contributions of cornetist Ron Miles, viola/violin player Eyvind Kang (both featured on Floratone's debut), bassist Mike Elizondo and multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion, Floratone has taken their signature sound to a new level. // Continue to the full article

True Witness Featured On The 2012 "Not By Yourself" Global Benefit Album

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 16:51:14 -0600

Rock band True Witness of the United States will be featured on Germaine Moody's 2012 "Not By Yourself" global music benefit album. Known for their award-winning songs, powerful lyrics and firery performances, True Witness will join other artists and composers from over ten countries including Argentina, Jamaica, United Kingdom, Bosnia, Indonesia, Australia, Germany and Norway to name a few. Their song "Tonight" was selected for inclusion.

Each year a new album will be produced and released entitled "Not By Yourself" (ex. NBY2012, NBY2013, etc.), featuring global artists and composers, and giving all proceeds to reputable charities for relief with current natural disasters, world crises and selected causes. "The music of True Witness is another great addition to the album. Their vocals and brilliant songwriting is cherished by so many", said Germaine Moody, Executive Producer of "Not By Yourself". // Continue to the full article

Gospel/Christian Group Sensere Rocks New CD "The Soul Of Future Worship Vol. 1"

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 16:51:12 -0600

Eddie Pugh of God's Turn Records announced the release of Gospel/Christian/Rock band Sensere's new CD, "The Soul Of Future Worship Vol. 1" on the Wrightsound Entertainment, Inc./God's Turn Record label. The album is available for purchase at iTunes, Amazon.com, Rhapsody and all digital outlets, while the debut single, "Got Jesus," can be seen on video at VH1.com, YouTube, and MTV.com.

James Wright, founder and lead singer of Sensere said, "This CD is very different. It's something that has never been done before in gospel music - a mix of rock with 60's and 70's sounds along with gospel and soul in a way that's classy and unique. When we're ministering, people of all ages are up and moving to our music, both young and old are helping us to lift Christ up with the music He has given us. // Continue to the full article

Train Announces The San Francisco 2012 Tour

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 16:43:15 -0600

Grammy Award-winning band Train is gearing up for the group's San Francisco 2012 Tour, a special hometown run of club shows, in expectation of the upcoming album CALIFORNIA 37, out April 17 on Columbia Records. The band kicks off six intimate performances in San Francisco starting April 10 at Cafe Du Nord and finishing up April 15 at the Fillmore. A portion of the ticket sales proceeds will go to the San Francisco charity Family House, which provides temporary housing to families of seriously ill children. Train referenced their commitment to the Bay area and their fans where they began their illustrious career in 2009's multiplatinum album, SAVE ME, SAN FRANCISCO. Full list of dates below. The band is also revealing the CALIFORNIA 37 cover art on trainline.com today (and attached here).

The first single from CALIFORNIA 37, "Drive By," continues to climb the radio charts and has already entered the Top 10 at both the AAA and HOT AC formats. // Continue to the full article

American Rocker Monte Pittman Wins "Best Solo Artist" From 2012 AIMAS

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 16:07:58 -0600

American recording artist and longtime Madonna guitarist Monte Pittman has been honored as "Best Solo Artist" by the 2012 Artists in Music Awards. The ceremony was held Feb. 10 at the Sunset Strip's Key Club in Hollywood, CA.

Pittman also earned the most award nominations of the night, having been recognized in four additional categories, including "Best Rock Artist," "Best Blues Artist," "Artist of the Year" and "Album of the Year."

During his acceptance speech, Pittman said "Thank you so much! I haven't won any kind of music award since I was in sixth grade." When prompted to share his experience having recently performed live at the Super Bowl, the humble performer stated, "It's not about singularity. It's about unity."

Pittman also performed live during the awards show, playing two songs off of his current album, Pain, Love & Destiny, entitled "Definitely" and "Close Your Eyes. // Continue to the full article

The Barr Brothers' Biggest Headlining Tour Yet + SXSW

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 15:38:09 -0600

The Barr Brothers will launch their biggest headlining tour yet this spring with stops in NYC, LA, DC, Boston and more. The Montreal quartet will also have a prominent presence at SXSW including a showcase at St. David's Historic Sanctuary with Patrick Watson and Plants and Animals.

Watch/listen to The Barr Brothers on:

Letterman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boHhpY4_SEs

World Cafe: http://www.npr.org/2012/01/05/144678767/the-barr-brothers-on-world-cafe

KEXP in-studio: http://blog.kexp.org/2011/11/28/live-video-the-barr-brothers/

WNYC Soundcheck: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/2011/dec/08/studio-barr-brothers/

Stream their s/t debut album here: http://media.shorefire.com/digital/public/thebarrbrothers
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Rehab Releases Gullible's Travels On AVJ Records In Stores Today!

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 15:28:37 -0600

Multi-platinum rock/hip-hop group, Rehab, have released their highly anticipated album, Gullible's Travels - in stores today, Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Produced by Danny Alexander and Shannon "Fat Shan" Houchins, this is the group's first release on their new record label AVJ Records, a subsidiary of Average Joes Entertainment.

Rehab, best known for their hit single, "The Bartender Song (Sittin' At A Bar,)" consists of Danny Booneand Demun Jones (vocals) with DJ Chris Crisis. Their single, "Waho by the Hoti," produced by Dallas Austin (Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Madonna,) can be found on the new album, Gullible's Travels, with their video for"King of Tweekers," (also found on Gullible's Travels,) recently debuted on the band's website.

Anchored by their influence of all things hip-hop, from Run DMC and NWA, to a Tribe Called Quest and more, Rehab set out over a decade ago on their own musical journey that would garner them millions of hardcore fans, selling over 600,000 albums and over 2 million singles and averaging over 200 shows a year. // Continue to the full article

Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP) Announce Exclusive New Catalog Partnership With Razor & Tie

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 15:24:02 -0600

Razor & Tie has signed Emerson, Lake & Palmer to an exclusive new multi-year, multi-rights licensing deal for North America. Razor & Tie will re-issue ELP's prestigious back catalogue with the first release, The Best Of Emerson Lake & Palmer: Come & See The Show available now for purchase on iTunes and in traditional retail outlets. The best of, 14-track compilation includes some of the band's most beloved compositions including "Lucky Man," "From The Beginning," "I Believe In Father Christmas," and the full 9-minute version of the classic, "Fanfare For The Common Man."

A full catalogue re-issue campaign will kick off later this year with the release of newly expanded, re-mastered, editions of the band's first six albums: Emerson, Lake and Palmer (1970- Studio Album), Tarkus (1971- Studio Album), Pictures At An Art Exhibition (1971- Live Album), Trilogy (1972- Studio Album), Brain Salad Surgery (1973- Studio Album), and Welcome Back My Friends To The Show That Never Ends - Ladies & Gentlemen (1974- Live Album). // Continue to the full article

Galactic Throws "One Raw, Rowdy Party" (NYT) For Mardi Gras

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 15:02:32 -0600

It's Fat Tuesday, and Entertainment Weekly is exclusively premiering the video for Galactic's "party-ready, rump-shaking jam" "Hey Na Na," the first single from the new album 'Carnivale Electricos' (out today on Anti- Records). In reviewing the track Esquire says "In a perfect world, Galactic would be 2012's Black Keys-consistently underrated veterans who get belatedly huge with the right song at the right time."

Watch the video premier on EW.com here: http://bit.ly/Ak97rf

Be sure to tune in to NPR's All Things Considered at 5:50 PM EST this afternoon to hear a feature on the record, which earned a glowing review in today's New York Times (http://nyti.ms/yKhvLN) and the lead music feature in the Los Angeles Times (http://lat.ms/yuYizt). Check out what the critics are saying below:

"Brimming with ideas; it's also one raw, rowdy party album. // Continue to the full article

Music From Madonna, Paul McCartney, Kaori Muraji, U2, John Coltrane And Bon Jovi Now Mastered For Itunes

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 14:58:47 -0600

Universal Music Group announced today that albums from popular Universal artists such as Madonna, Paul McCartney, Kaori Muraji, U2, John Coltrane and Bon Jovi are now Mastered for iTunes, giving music fans even higher quality audio recordings from their favorite artists. Mastered for iTunes albums are mastered specifically with the iTunes format in mind, ensuring the delivery of the music to listeners with increased audio fidelity, more closely replicating what the artists, recording engineers, and producers intended.

These new recordings are mastered using high-resolution sourced audio to provide fans with an incredibly rich listening experience, taking advantage of the dynamic range enabled by the iTunes format. Music fans can access many of today's most anticipated albums including Madonna's "MDNA," Paul McCartney's "Kisses On The Bottom" and Japanese Classical Guitarist Kaori Muraji's "Soleil - Portraits 2. // Continue to the full article

Don Byron New Gospel Quintet's "Love, Peace, And Soul" Available Today On Savoy Jazz

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 14:56:32 -0600

An innovative, continually curious musical explorer like no other, Don Byron has put together a remarkable ensemble, Don Byron New Gospel Quintet for the recording "LOVE, PEACE, AND SOUL" which is available today on Savoy Jazz. With jazz as his springboard, the virtuosic clarinetist and saxophonist has turned his ear to Gospel icons Thomas A. Dorsey and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. The project is generating a great buzz as gospel and jazz radio outlets have embraced it. The press is also on board with coverage in the Wall Street Journal, Downbeat, Jazziz and Jazz Times confirmed.

Featuring a stellar line-up of mostly longtime collaborators, the quintet and several guest artists have created a soulful homage to Dorsey and Tharpe with inspired interpretations of their compositions. Playing alongside Byron are DK Dyson (vocals), Xavier Davis (piano, backing vocals), Brad Jones (bass, backing vocals), Pheeroan Aklaff (drums) and guests Brandon Ross and Vernon Reid (guitars), Dean Bowman (vocals), Ralph Alessi (trumpet), and JD Parran (baritone saxophone). // Continue to the full article

Jackson Browne, David Johansen, Juliette Lewis, Ian Hunter And John Sebastian Join Tribute To The Music Of The Rolling Stones At Carnegie Hall On March 13, 2012

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 14:50:20 -0600

Jackson Browne, David Johansen of the legendary New York Dolls, Juliette Lewis, and Ian Hunter and the Rant Band are the latest names to be added to the A-list line-up of The Music of the Rolling Stones tribute at Carnegie Hall Tuesday, March 13. Also joining the bill will be The Lovin' Spoonful's John Sebastian, playing harmonica with Rosanne Cash. The bill includes 21 artist playing the 21 songs on the Stones' hits collection ŒHot Rocks 1964-1971, including Art Garfunkel, Marianne Faithfull, Ronnie Spector, The Mountain Goats, Rosanne Cash, TV on the Radio & Jovanotti, Glen Hansard, Peaches, Marc Cohn, Taj Mahal, Steve Earle, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rickie Lee Jones, Jackie Greene and Rich Robinson (The Black Crowes).

The concert marks the eighth installment in an annual series to raise crucially needed funds for music education programs for underprivileged youth. // Continue to the full article

Adrenechrome's Debut Album "Hideous Appetites"

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 14:22:01 -0600

Like zombies with a taste for flesh... Adrenechrome is an infectious strain of heavy metal monsters set upon the world with an appetite to bring back good old fashion, in your face, no frills heavy rock n' roll.

In the early spring of 2010 the substance known as Adrenechrome was concocted in their hometown of Orillia, ON. The four chemists consisted of Chris "Chutty" Friesen; guitar and lead vocals, Timmay Kehoe; guitar, and backing vocals, Matt Copeland; god of thundering drums , and Mike Van Dyke; dark lord of the rumbling, gut busting bass.

Heavy Metal periodic elements like Pantera, Black Sabbath, Thin Lizzy, and Metallica, spliced with the fresh goods of Mastodon, High on Fire, and Children of Bodom inspired the creative assembly of musical molecules that is Adrenechrome. // Continue to the full article

The Modern Wind Symphony Concert: The Brooklyn Wind Symphony's Tribute To John Barnes Chance On March 24, 2012

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 14:11:41 -0600

The Brooklyn Wind Symphony, Williamsburg's upstart concert band founded in 2008 by Artist Director Jeff W. Ball, presents a concert honoring the prominent wind band composer John Barnes Chance (1932-1972) in what would have been his 80th birthday year. The ensemble takes the stage at Grand Street Campus on Saturday March 24 at 2:00 PM.

The suggested donation for entry into the concert is $10 for adults, and is free for children and students. The Modern Wind Symphony Concert is the Brooklyn Wind Symphony's homage to composers who create works that explore the full artistic spectrum of the wind band medium. Traditionally, most symphonies and concertos are written for string orchestra, but each year the BKWS chooses one symphony and one concerto written specifically for brass, percussion and winds instruments as a unique twist on the typical classical music concert. // Continue to the full article

UK Prog Legends Wally Reunite And Release New Album 'Montpellier'

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 13:58:15 -0600

Much to the excitement of progressive rock fans across the globe, UK '70s prog legends Wally have reunited and recorded a new CD titled 'Montpellier'. Comprising of reworked demos from the band's earlier incarnation, along with new material written by founding members Roy Webber and Paul Middleton, the CD is scheduled for release on February 10, 2012 in the UK on Gonzo MultiMedia.

Wally, led by singer/songwriter Roy Webber, originated in Harrogate, Yorkshire in England in the early '70s. In 1973, after playing the northern UK pub rock circuit, the group entered a new act competition organized by English music paper Melody Maker. The band made it to the finals held at London's Roundhouse Theatre, but did not win. They did however catch the eye of one of the judges, "Whispering" Bob Harris, legendary DJ of The Old Grey Whistle Test. // Continue to the full article

"BIG BAND VOCALISTS: MY MUSIC" Premieres March 3 on PBS

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 13:43:37 -0600

TJL Productions announced today that BIG BAND VOCALISTS, the latest installment of the popular MY MUSIC series, will premiere on PBS stations nationwide March 3, 2012. Hosted by Nick Clooney (whose sister, Rosemary Clooney, is among those featured on the show) and Peter Marshall, BIG BAND VOCALISTS showcases the timeless "crooners and canaries" of the 1940s when they started their careers performing with orchestras and dance bands, before they became stars on their own.

Featuring rare archival film footage not seen in years, this nostalgic look back offers romantic favorites from an all-star roster of legendary artists including The Andrews Sisters, Louis Armstrong, Perry Como, Doris Day, Helen Forrest, Dick Haymes, Peggy Lee, Dinah Shore, Kate Smith, Jo Stafford & The Pied Pipers and many more. // Continue to the full article

Moonshine Bandits Premiere 'My Kind Of Country' Music Video On CMT

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 12:50:25 -0600

Central California's country rebel band, the Moonshine Bandits will premiered their new video for "My Kind Of Country" on CMT Pure, CMT's digital all-music channel, and online with CMT.com at http://www.cmt.com/videos/moonshine-bandits/734811/my-kind-of-country.jhtml.

"There have been many monumental moments in our career, but this is one of the biggest. Having CMT premiere our new video is like a dream come true for us as we're all huge fans of the station," commented Tex from Moonshine Bandits. "Our songwriting is from the heart and the song 'My Kind of Country' means a lot to us because we are proud of where we are from and the country we live in. Everything we do is done with a blue-collar work ethic and this song dedicated to all the hard working Americans across this great land. // Continue to the full article

The Mynabirds Announce June Release Of Generals/free Mp3

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 11:21:04 -0600

Following 2010's critically acclaimed debut What We Lose in the Fire We Gain in the Flood and a year on the road touring as part of Bright Eyes, singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn teamed up with producer Richard Swift again and emerged with GENERALS, a sophomore album fully armed. In place of the Zen meditations found on the Mynabirds' first album, GENERALS is filled with armies of stomps and claps, sweeping full spectrum orchestrations, and moments that range from intensely personal pleas to shout-out-loud protests with teeth.

Listen to the new single “Generals”:

GENERALS is both a protest record and concept album. // Continue to the full article

Sean "diddy" Combs Announces Revolt, A New Television Network

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 09:35:35 -0600

Sean "Diddy" Combs, founder and CEO of Bad Boy Worldwide Entertainment Group (BBWEG), a Grammy Award winning producer, hip-hop artist, and global business owner, declared "One of the Most Influential Businessmen in the World" by Time Magazine and CNN, today announced REVOLT, a new venture to create a real-time, socially connected music television network.

"The opportunity to create a home for music, artists, and fans to communicate in an authentic way is truly unique. REVOLT will celebrate and recreate the platform that helped launch my career, and give the world a new way to experience music on television."

REVOLT was selected as one of four new minority-owned independent networks to be broadly distributed on Comcast Cable systems between July 2012 and January 2014. // Continue to the full article

Adele Flips Middle Finger At BRIT 2012 Music Awards

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 05:37:29 -0600

Adele wins Brit awards for best British female and best British album, while Ed Sheeran is named best British male and best breakthrough act. Coldplay take the best British group award, and Blur are recognised for their outstanding contribution to music.

The organisers and the host of the Brit Awards have issued an apology to Adele for cutting her speech short when she won the Mastercard British Album Of The Year gong at Tuesday night's ceremony in London.

ITV have apologised after Adele's acceptance speech for the ceremony's marquee British Album prize was cut short last night (February 21st). ITV Bosses and the BRIT Awards have apologised to Adele for cutting her acceptance speech short during last night's ceremony.
The London singer flipped the middle finger live on air after host James Coden ran onstage and interrupted her speech due to time constraints. // Continue to the full article

Singer Debbie Gibson To Appear Sunday On ''The Celebrity Apprentice'' To Help Poor Children

Top40-Charts.com Staff — Wed, 22 Feb 12 01:23:57 -0600

Singer songwriter Debbie Gibson will appear on the premiere episode of the fifth installment of The Celebrity Apprentice. She will play for the Kansas City charity Children International.

"The Celebrity Apprentice" will begin this Sunday, February 19, 2012, from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. Eastern on NBC.

The Celebrity Apprentice is a reality television show where celebrities compete in weekly challenges and donate any winnings to their personal charities. Every week, the celebrity contestants will work in two teams, each under the guidance of a designated project manager, to compete in business-driven tasks around New York City, using their fame, along with their proven business acumen, to win challenges.

Contestants are subjected to long hours, grueling deadlines, intellectual challenges, personality clashes, and intense scrutiny under the careful watch of Donald J. // Continue to the full article