The Drums, who have been touring Europe for a good part of the last year, are now bringing the show back home with a co-headlining tour with Surfer Blood. In honor of the coming back to the US, the boys have shared a nice gem of track with us to give to you. The track […]
News: AudioMole Set to Launch In August
Listen up ladies and gentlemen, I want to tell you about this really cool, new project my friend Hannah is starting — It is called AudioMole AudioMole is a utility for connecting communities with the underground artists that live in them. Started by two New Yorkers with a passion for music, it gives New York’s […]
Gorillaz Add US Dates to the ‘Escape To Plastic Beach’ Tour
via GigJunkie… Gorillaz are set to take their Plastic Beach around the world later this year. (Their 1st world tour) The band today confirmed that they will play 20 shows in North America (including their first ever show at Madison Square Garden) and 10 nights across Europe before heading to Asia and down under for […]
BoomBoomChik Submission Guidelines
**IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING TO BOOMBOOMCHIK, PLEASE READ THIS ISH** Hey peeps, Full disclosure: I am a communications specialist. I also do some work in public relations – NOT in the entertainment industry, I work with civic engagement non-profits and foundations – so I understand the need to get hits for clients however […]
Matt and Kim Announce North American Tour
If you like Matt and Kim then you are in luck. The duo are going on a crazy huge tour in North America. So, if you are around when they are in town, go check them out., enjoY! Tour Dates ———————————— September 15th – Westcott Theater – Syracuse, NY 16th – Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, […]
Pretty Lights Gears Up To Release 2nd EP
Electronica producer, Pretty Lights, aka Derek Vincent Smith, is releasing the 2nd FREE EP in his Trilogy of EP’s to be released in 2010 on July 29th. His blend of genre-bending beats on the 1st EP, Making Up a Changing Mind, were amazin’, and his performance at Coachella even better. So, there should be now […]
Vote For America’s Best DJ
The time has come to vote for America’s Best DJ. Beginning last weekend, this three-month-long competition run by DJ Times magazine, asks the pivotal question: “Who’s America’s Best DJ?” (DJ Z-Trip was the winner last year and he deserves it, that guy has skillz) You can vote online @ americasbestdj.net until Labor Day with the […]
Dragonette Travels the World This Summer
Electro-pop wonders, Dragonette, are set to embark on a world tour this summer. Will you catch them live? enjoY! Tour Dates ——————————— 07/01 Surrey, BC @ Surrey Canada Day Festival 07/03 Toronto, ON @ Pride Festival in Queens Park 07/30 Kelowna, BC @ Center of Gravity Festival Buy Tickets 08/06-8 Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza Buy […]
Nike Sportswear + FADER Present Pitch Perfect
Read It. Pretty Cool thing Fader and Nike are doing…. With full-on football (aka soccer) mania about to consume the minds and hearts of billions around the globe, FADER wanted to express what the sport means to them. They decided to focus on what they know–music, art and culture–and view the game through the creative […]
Ratatat Stream New Album, ‘LP 4’, On NPR
NYC’s Ratatat are releasing their new album, LP4, on June 8th. You can stream it on NPR for free until the release date. What you waiting for? Go Check it out! enjoY! Ratatat – Bustelo
Stream New Stone Temple Pilots Album
Stone Temple Pilots are finally back after a long break that found the frontman, Scott Weiland, dealing with drug addiction, becoming the lead singer for Velvet Revolver, quitting the VR, and then going back to STP. Listened to some of the tracks already and I’m diggin’ it. You can stream the new self-titled album over […]
Fei-Fei Luaches Feided Label
2010 is the year to get Feided. Fei Fei is an international DJ/Producer who is about to launch her own record label, Feided. Before she launched her label, this trouble maker was signed to 3 big international dance labels, Armada Music, Vandit Records and Discover. However, she needed to have more creative control over her […]
New We Are Scientists Album + Single
June 14th marks the release of We Are Scientists‘ 4th Studio Album, Barbara. This pop, alt-rock duo released their first single, “Rules Don’t Stop,” back in February and I’m liking it (though I have been a fan since their debut With Love and Squalor). The track may only be a little over 2 minutes, but […]
Video: Bushmills ‘Since Way Back’ Campaign
Check out this video for Bushmills campaign “Since Way Back” They hired the talented Jonathon Mannion to take some photos of some NYC characters who have been friends for a while, including but not limited to, Chromeo, DFA, Fools Gold and more. “Since Way Back” by Jonathan Mannion from Bushmills USA on Vimeo. Chromeo – […]
Nas Narrates ESPN Documentary On Liberian Amputee Soccer Team
Thought I would post this trailer for a really interesting documentary about an amputee soccer team in Libera. The Documentary is narrated by Nas and will be on ESPN on May 4th @ 7pm. enjoY! Nas – N.Y. State of Mind
Free Energy Premiere New Single + Tour Dates
Philly’s 70’s inspired rockers, Free Energy, are going on tour this spring/summer and you definitely need to check them out. Their first single, “Hope Child”, brought back those nostalgic Rock and Roll sounds that seem to be gone these days, and their next single, “C’mon Let’s Dance”, continues that trend with a little more indie […]
Two More Days to Audition for “Glee”!
Glee Open Casting Call Video with Mark Salling and Naya Rivera Glee Auditions For those of you who haven’t heard, the folks at Glee are holding open casting calls for a few new roles in season two. If you are between the ages of 16 and 26, you can set up your audition on the […]
Sugar & Gold Set To Relase New Album + Tour
SF underground dance group, Sugar & Gold, are releasing their 2nd LP, Get Wet!, on April 27th and will be on tour to support it. If you don’t know who they are then check out their single, “Stay Soft”, below. It’s pure nu-disco that’s hard to turn off. enjoY! Sugar & Gold – Stay Soft […]
F*ck You DMCA
So, now I understand why all these music blogs, that were hosted on Blogger, were taken down by Google a few weeks ago. Google’s official statement was that if they received numerous DMCA complaints about a a specific blog they would automatically remove the blog without any notice. That’s all fine and dandy, and in […]
For the Love of Free Streaming Music: A Message
Hi All, Just got this in my inbox from Tim, the founder of Pandora. Though GrooveShark is my lova from anotha motha, I feel Tim’s message is important for all free music streaming sites. Read his note below and call Chuck Schumer! Fight for your right to listen freely! Hi, it’s Tim – I hope […]