D.R.A.M. Releases Video for “Cash Machine”

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New York - After recently unveiling the title, date, and cover art for his debut album, BIG BABY D.R.A.M., chart topping singer/songwriter/rapper D.R.A.M. released the visual for “Cash Machine,” which will appear on BIG BABY D.R.A.M. when it’s released on October 21st. The video was shot in Atlanta, GA. It was directed by Lacey Duke and is continues the fun, colorful style D.R.A.M.

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’30 Days, 30 Songs’ Uses Music to Protest Trump

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New York – Yesterday saw the launch of 30 Days, 30 Songs - an independent project in support of defeating this year’s Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, created by writer Dave Eggers and the team that brought you 2012′s 90 Days, 90 Reasons. 30 Days, 30 Songs is a daily, evolving playlist. It will feature a mix of new material and unheard tracks by

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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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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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James Blake to Tour with Vince Staples

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New York - Grammy Award-nominated artist James Blake has announced that Vince Staples and Moses Sumney will join him for select dates on his recently announced Fall headlining tour. Staples will join the New York and Los Angeles dates, while Sumney joins all dates minus Santa Barbara and Los Angeles. Tickets are available now HERE. James Blake hits the road beginning September 23rd at House of Blues in

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Broken Hands to Release Debut

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New York - British rockers Broken Hands announced the release of debut album Turbulence, via SO Recordings on October 28th. The emerging band’s lead single “Meteor” is receiving significant U.K. radio airplay. It has been featured on the BBC 6 Music playlist and won a spot on the station’s renowned Rebel Playlist by public vote. Turbulence was recorded in various studios throughout

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Local Natives Releases “Coins”

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New York – L.A. indie rock band Local Natives has shared a new track from its forthcoming LP Sunlit Youth, out September 9th via Loma Vista. “Coins” is the album’s soulful centerpiece, and is streaming now accompanied by an animated visual created by Adam Fuchs. The band says of the track: “Coins” has quickly become one of

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Faulkner Partners with YouTube’s Music Foundry Initiative

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New York – From the streets of New York to Venice Beach and a chance encounter with the storied rapper, producer, and founding member of the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA - Lucas Asher and his band Faulkner have been turning the heads of everyone from the prominent and seasoned engineer Mark Needham (The Killers) to Rick Rubin and more recently, KCRW’s own, Jason Bentley. Today

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The Head and the Heart Releases New Song “Colors”

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New York – Today The Head and the Heart released a third track from the band’s forthcoming album Signs of Light, out Sept. 9th on Warner Bros. Records. “Colors” is the third song released off of the album and is available to stream here and purchase here. The band previously released album tracks “Library Magic” and first single “All We Ever Knew”

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