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NDangR Species and Roel Funcken have today announced plans to release their collaborative electro-meets-hip-hop EP ‘Night Terrors’ this Halloween, which can be streamed now over onSoundCloud. The 7-track EP will be digitally released worldwide on October 31 2014 via Outside Recordings and available to download from all major music outlets including iTunes, Amazon and Juno Download. A limited 100 CDs will be available to buy directly fromOutside Recordings’website.

Fall Tour Dates Announced

Since releasing their self-titled debut in 2007, Boston's The Grownup Noise has evolved into a rousing and innovative pop-music outfit, bridging the gap between americana and indie music. With lyrics written by guitarist/songwriter Paul Hansen and arrangements and instrumentation by the band as a whole, The Problem with Living in the Moment (out October 28th) came together easily despite being their most ambitious album to date. Music journalist Jed Gottlieb of the Boston Herald writes “…took three long years to follow up This Time with Feeling. I forgive them. You will too, once you hear the music.” The songs focus on perception vs. reality, the creative process and the struggle to integrate life, family and music into a coherent whole.

New "Draw The Line" music video coming this week

LONDON, ENGLAND - U.K. rising rock/metal quintet, In Search Of Sun, has released its debut album The World Is Yours today in North America on Raging Demon Entertainment. The World Is Yours can be purchased today on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-world-is-yours/id902615814 and Amazon.com at: http://www.amazon.com/The-World-Yours-Search-Sun/dp/B00M3SRYSS.

He's produced and remixed with the best names in trance and progressive, most notably his #1 collaborator, wife singer-songwriter Jaren, and now Matt Cerf teams up with Ukrainians Ost & Meyer for a new track called "Like We Love." Collaborating for the first time, Matt, Nikita (Ost) & Vadym (Meyer) say farewell to summer with an ode to California sun, beaches and dancing 'til sunrise. Featuring Fenja's sultry vocals interlaced with deluxe piano chords and chilled beats, "Like We Love" has already seen support from heavyweights like Cosmic Gate and Andy Moor and is out now exclusively on Beatport through Enhanced Music imprint Always Alive Recordings, along with two remixes by Avenue One and Joshi.

ROYAL BLOOD (special guests)
DOWNLOAD FREEZES OVER (headline)

Bristol-based alt-rockers – TURBOWOLF – return this autumn in a blaze of glory. After a short burst of headline shows in April and a glorious series of summer performances including Hyde Park Rocks and Download Festival, the four-piece head out on the road again later this month as special guests to the red-hot Royal Blood, who follow their No.1 UK album with a fully sold out tour.

SEATTLE, WA - The Classic Crime and side project, Vocal Few, have partnered with BC Music (a division of BadChristian). Both The Classic Crime and Vocal Few have released successful independent albums over the past few years, and are now excited to join BC Music's new-model partnership, which has created a new space for hard-working artists to succeed.

(Daytona Beach, FL) - The gritty punk band Bad Luck recently released their debut album Cold Bones via Tragic Hero Records. While making the album, the group brought cameraman Austin Abbott with them to capture a four part "Docu-Series" which has been premiering exclusively at Substream Magazine. Today, they released the fourth and final installment of the series along with a contest to win a free merch bundle and a one year subscription to Substream Magazine. You can enter here. The contest ends at 11:59pm EST on 10/10/14.

Orlando, Florida (10/7/2014) – Indie singer/songwriter Craymo from Orlando, Florida releases his uplifting anti-bullying pop anthem Be Myself that gives you the courage to just be yourself no matter what anyone else thinks. Inspired by the sounds of Maroon 5, One Republic and Robbie Williams, Craymo gets the party started with an upbeat hand clapper that instantly puts you in a good mood and entices you into singing along!

The singer and songwriter of roots reggae known as Benjamin Maurell has released his debut solo single, “Sticky Situation.” The single has been proudly published on the Rudebwoy Entertainment independent music label without support from the corporate music industry. An international roots music juggernaut from the cultural epicenter of South Africa, “Sticky Situation” by Benjamin Maurell is the newest reason for music fans around the world to keep eyes and ears on Rudebwoy Entertainment.

The digital music veterans known as Zenith Horizon have released their latest EP record, “Colour Is Key.” The record is composed of six original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes, making it more of a brief full-length album than merely an extended-play release. It has been published on the Inertech Music Group independent record label. Characterized by intuitive and expert songwriting, old-school electronica effects, and a spaciousness not to be found easily in today's burgeoning EDM music market, “Colour Is Key” is an album for fans of digital music who haven't been excited about a modern release for far too long.

Zurich, Switzerland  - Hot on the heels of his new album hip hop artiste, NazB, has released his latest Boomaye video.

The Boomaye video is a new Afro dance video in celebration of the African dance vibe and culture. The video unfolds with four male dancers dancing to the pulsating musical beat with electrifying moves. The catchy rhythm is magnetic and one which listeners will find hard to resist.

 WHERE’S YOUR…STASH? 

MULTI-TALENTED DJ/RAPPER STEPH PROST AND CLASSICALLY TRAINED POP SINGER AMANDA MAZE JOIN FORCES AS AN EXPLOSIVE L.A.-BASED ELECTRO-POP DUO 

LOS ANGELES - Why should male electro-pop duos have all the fun?

That’s what Steph Prost, the multi-talented L.A. based DJ/rapper/songwriter behind the emerging two-girl outfit STASH (www.dancestash.com) thought when heard LMFAO’s “Party Rock Anthem” and saw them become global EDM sensations.

A master at creating fresh mash-ups, the San Antonio native had built a great rep producing and DJing for exclusive private parties and events ranging from big film premieres to RedBull Spring Break, the Sundance Festival and South By Southwest. But music had always been part of the multi-instrumentalist’s family DNA, and she was restless to expand.

A few years later, Steph’s vision, ambition and funky way with a rap sets the groove for the powerhouse vocals of classically-trained pop singer Amanda Maze. With a musical partnership driven by natural chemistry and a playful, laid back friendship, they’re having a blast as STASH, gearing up to unleash their high-energy pop meets electro-pop (or, as they like to dub it, “poppy house”) on the world.

The duo’s infectious debut single – the “lousy ex-boyfriend”-inspired anthem “Tear Me Down” is headed to Top 40 radio while throbbing, empowering “Strip Me Bare” is being shipped to clubs and DJs across the country. STASH is also rolling out three high-energy music videos all coming at you from different angles – including , a the slick, clubby, Hollywood-vintage (‘60s) themed clip for “Strip Me Bare,” a fun – slice of life for “Tear Me Down” and a third for their crisp and edgy, fun party manifesto “Red Cup, Pinky Up.” Also in the pipeline – their debut EP will drop before the end of 2014.

Steph’s killer DJ sets at Sundance brought a ton of new opportunities, and she ultimately joined forces and started working with producer Nick James, whose credits include arranging and producing on Justin Bieber’s Under The Mistletoe. The EP will also feature tracks produced and co-written by David Kidd and STASH’s current musical director Nick Annis. James says, “STASH is a breath of fresh air on the Pop/Dance scene. With all the energy they have I know they will leave an impression on everyone who meets them.” 

Contact: Chrissy Sutphin, LUCK Media & Marketing, Inc. 818-232-4175

Blend announces record label and distribution deal, giving musicians and fans more control over their music

NYC  - Blend (http://blend.io), the premier music collaboration platform, has partnered with the distribution powerhouse The Orchard to offer its community of producers and musicians a digital distribution outlet via the official Blend.io label (https://blend.io/label)

NEW "BEST OF" ALBUM OUT EARLY NEXT YEAR

The Steepwater Band: left to right - Joe Winters, Tod Bowers, Jeff Massey, Eric Saylors (photo credit: Jon Usual)

A Revised & Updated 30th Anniversary History of Paul Reed Smith Electronics

Montclair, NJ - It's been 30 years since Paul Reed Smith set up the first PRS guitar factory in Annapolis, Maryland, and the electric models that have appeared since - the original Customs, the refined McCartys, the decorative Dragons, the upscale Private Stocks, and the latest S2s - have reflected Smith's continuing desire to develop and improve the instrument that bears his name.

Recent Spotify Playlist Goes Viral & New Acoustic Covers of Neil Young and Beastie Boys Confirmed for Eclectic Artist

(Dreamcatch Entertainment/ Independent/ ReverbNation)

With the considerable success of her debut single I Don’t Care, NJ Taylor has earned a prominent place in the music industry. Upon its release, the single was #3 on ReverbNation’s global chart for Montreal, Canada, Simple Plan being #1. The single also climbed at #1 of ReverbNation’s pop chart for Montreal and #10 on the pop chart for Canada.

The saxophone quartet known in Europe and internationally as Art&Sax have released their latest single, “Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde Populaire (Fonai Remix).” The track is the most significant official release from the group since their popular July 2014 debut EP, “Gare St. Lazare,” which garnered them positive remarks from music critics and casual listeners alike from around the globe. The Fonai remix of “Introduction et Variations sur une Ronde Populaire” by Art&Sax is the most recent example of today's classical resurgence in modern listening trends, as well as a sign that classic compositions can still be renewed by players like Art&Sax with dazzlingly creative, contemporary flair.