Christine and the Queens Graces the Cover of ‘Time’

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New York – French phenom Héloïse Letissier, of Christine and the Queens, has been awarded the incredible honor of gracing the cover of Time magazine. In an eye-opening article, Letissier discusses her childhood, music, redefining gender norms and the notion of “pop-stardom.” Christine and the Queens has also been featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone. Christine

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Elle King Announces ‘Ministry Tour’

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New York – Today the amazing pop, blues, and rock’n’roll singer Elle King announced her newly named headlining Ministry Tour. Since King is basking in the glow of being engaged to be married, she decided to spread the love with her fans. During each live show, King will bring one couple to the stage to officiate their wedding or

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Silversun Pickups release video for “Latchkey Kids”

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New York – During a today, Los Angeles based Silversun Pickups, which features Brian Aubert (guitar, vocals), Nikki Monninger (bass), Joe Lester (keyboards) and Christopher Guanlao (drums), surprised fans and released a brand new video for the song “Latchkey Kids.” The song is the latest single off Better Nature, out now on New Machine Recordings. Under The Radar calls the album “…as propulsive and arena-ready as ever”

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Phantogram Shares New Single “You’re Mine”

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Chicago – Today New York electronic duo Phantogram released the single “You’re Mine,” just hours before kicking off its North American tour, which begins with a sold-out show in Las Vegas tonight.  You can catch Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter live across North America – dates below – and buy the duo’s newest album Three (Republic) when it drops

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From Indian Lakes Releases New Single

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Nashville - From Indian Lakes and Triple Crown Records are thrilled to share “Blank Tapes,” the second single off the California band’s forthcoming record, Everything Feels Better Now, out October 14th. “Blank Tapes” is the follow-up to the album’s first single, “The Monster,” which NPR Music described as “seem[ing] like a hushed dream until Vannucchi blows

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THE WEEKND Announces New Album “Starboy”

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New York – THE WEEKND has announced the title, cover art and release date for his latest album, the follow up to last year’s Grammy-Award winning, triple-platinum Beauty Behind The Madness. The album, entitled Starboy will be released on November 25th, 2016. The title track from the album, “Starboy” features Daft Punk and is available at all digital retailers today via XO/Republic Records. Pre-Order

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HINDS Announce Leave Me Alone Deluxe & US Tour

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New York – Over the past year, Hinds released their debut album Leave Me Alone, sold out shows throughout the US, UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, delivered their signature, no-holds-barred live show at festivals internationally, made their late-night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and more. Today, Hinds keep the party going and announce a deluxe version of their

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Finish Ticket Makes Late Night TV Debut

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New York - Last night, Finish Ticket made its late night TV debut on TBS’ Conan, performing “Wrong” from the EP When Night Becomes Day. The San Francisco band – and former Best New Bands Featured Artist – will kick off its headline tour “Finish Ticket Fall Tour 2016” on September 28th in St. Louis, MO. All tour dates are

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MØ Set to Appear on ‘The Tonight Show’

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New York - Rising Danish vocalist, songwriter, and producer MØ will appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on September 20th, to perform her latest track “Final Song.” The track was co-written by Noonie Bao (Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepson) and produced by MNEK (Beyoncé, Zara Larsson). MØ previously appeared on The Tonight Show with Major Lazer in 2015 to perform their

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