Nicole Atkins‘ “Maybe Tonight” video premiered on AOL/Spinner the other day. “I suggested that since I live and grew up in Asbury Park, NJ, it would be nice to give a nod to the old carnies,” Atkins told Spinner. “[Josh Forbes] ended up getting an entire 30-piece circus. The entire shoot was just off the […]

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In 1981, Wax Trax Records co-owner Duane Davis formed the in-store label called Local Anesthetic and released the debut single by Denver band Gluons featuring Allen Ginsberg on vocals. Local Anesthetic went on as the only continuous independent label in Colorado, staunchly documenting the underground music scene of the early 80s. Now, Smooch Records‘ The […]

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Freddie Stevenson is a Scottish afro’d punk poet who might remind you of a character from Fraggle Rock. It’s not much of a coincidence considering his mother was the co-creator of the groundbreaking Jim Henson-helmed children’s show. Some might think such a creative pedigree would give an aspiring musician a leg up. Luckily, he doesn’t […]

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Fronted by Santi White, the art rock collective known as Santogold claims to have “outlived Mr. Miyagi and out-styled Liberace.” Ms. White says of her work with Santogold, “We began trying to write pop songs to sell, which made us depressed, so we started writing songs for ourselves instead.” One such song is “Creator”:

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Three 6 Mafia is preparing to release a new album in June, but for now you can listen to their new song “I’d Rather” featuring DJ UNK:

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2 Pistols is preparing his debut album, Death Before Dishonor (Universal Republic), for its May release. The single “She Got It” featuring T-Pain & Tay Dizm hit the airwaves in January and has been steadily climbing Billboard’s Rhythmic Top 40 chart over the past five weeks. Check it out:

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Best known for his single “Tipsy,” J-Kwon is doing his best to make sure he’s not just a one-hit wonder. The Saint Louis rapper has started his own label, Hood Hop Entertainment, and plans to release his second album, Man In Da Mirror, sometime this year. He has a new single out already, “Who U […]

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Jesse Saunders is the originator of House music. A two-time Grammy selectee, he is also a long-time member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Coming off the critically acclaimed 20th anniversary tour in 2004, Jesse continues to stay at the forefront and set trends with his current release “Luv 2 Luv […]

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