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31 Oct, 2013
SKATERS: New Video 'Deadbolt'
'Deadbolt' is the new video from New York based band SKATERS, the track will feature on their debut album, due for release on 25th February 2014.
SKATERS have just begun a UK tour, see their artist page for details.- Contact
- Matt Bates
- Ed Sellers
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31 Oct, 2013
Connan Mockasin: New Album 'Caramel' Exclusive Stream
Connan Mockasin is streaming his new album 'Caramel' exclusively through the Guardian Music website.
www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2013/oct/30/connan-mockasin-caramel-album-stream
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30 Oct, 2013Duck Sauce: Free Download 'Duck Tape'
A-Trak and Armand Van Helden aka Duck Sauce present a free download of 'Duck Tape', which you can also purchase a cassette tape & t-shirt package from Fools Gold.
www.foolsgoldrecs.com/ducktape
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- Cris Hearn
- Cecilia Chan
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30 Oct, 2013
Ebony Bones: Covers The Smiths
Ebony Bones has covered The Smith's 1983 single 'What Difference Does It Make' on her forthcoming ep 'I See I Say', released on 9th December. See her at Hoxton Bar & Kitchen, London on 11th November.
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- Serena Parsons
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30 Oct, 2013
T.Williams: 'In New DJs We Trust' Preview
T.Williams joins BBC Radio 1's 'In New Djs We Trust' this Thursday night from 21:00.
Bringing his unique fusion of grime, garage, house and jungle.www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03f5w8d
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- Michael Harvey-Bray
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30 Oct, 2013
Rizzle Kicks: UK Tour February / March 2014
"'Skip To The Good Bit's brassed up sampling of EMF's great 'Unbelievable' deserves to be the anthem of all our summers" - Q 4*
"Great one liners tumble out, tunes swagger ... the whole thing is irresistible" - The Guardian 4*
"A rip roaring set of smart catchy hip hop pop with a swaggeringly confident British flavour" - Daily Telegraph 4* Album of the week
"The aptly titled Roaring 20s presents the year's liveliest and sharpest representation of young British pop-culture. A brilliant, sometimes laugh out loud survey of modern life and modern loves as faced by teens and twenty-somethings, couched in raps of wry intelligence and sly imagination" - The Independent 4*
Platinum selling duo Rizzle Kicks whose new critically acclaimed album 'Roaring 20s' stormed into the chart at no.3 providing a much needed blast of their signature irresistible pop, have announced a massive tour of the UK, making an eagerly anticipated return to the live circuit in February / March 2014. Their brand new single 'Skip To The Good Bit' released on November 4th through Island Records. 'Skip..." samples 'Unbelievable', the massive UK and US number 1 hit from EMF, one of the biggest and most instantly recognisable hits from the last 20 years.
Full dates on artist's page. Tickets on general sale from 1st November.
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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29 Oct, 2013Tiga is the cover star of the current DJ Weekly, inside he talks about his collaboration with Audion aka producer Matthew Dear, for the track 'Let's Go Dancing'.
Tiga: DJ Weekly Front CoverTiga is the cover star of the current DJ Weekly, inside he talks about his collaboration with Audion aka producer Matthew Dear, for the track 'Let's Go Dancing'.
www.djmag.com/content/tiga-audion-go-dancing
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- Cris Hearn
- Cecilia Chan
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29 Oct, 2013
Erol Alkan: Solo Debut 'Illumination EP'
Erol Alkan finally releases his debut solo recording the 'Illumination EP' on his own Phantasy Sound label. Vinyl at the end of November and downloads from 2nd December.
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- Martje Kremers
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29 Oct, 2013
Mixmag: Reviews for November 2013
Gesaffelstein - 'Aleph' - 9/10 and Album Of The Month
Boston Bun - 'Flasher EP' - 9/10
Panteros 666 - 'Baby F-16 EP' - 9/10
Ghost Culture - 'Mouth EP' - 8/10www.mixmag.net/reviews/tunes/electro-november/13
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29 Oct, 2013
Aaron Cohen: New Video 'My Mother & My Music'
Aaron Cohen has unveiled a new video for his track 'My Mother & My Music', directed by Jason Ano.
His new mixtape is released on 11th November on Decon Records / Mass Appeal.www.facebook.com/aaroncohenmusic
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- Serena Parsons
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28 Oct, 2013
Gesaffelstein: New Album 'Aleph' Out Today
Gesaffelstein's new album 'Aleph' is released today on Savoir Faire, and includes the tracks 'Pursuit' and Hate or Glory'.
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- Martje Kremers
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28 Oct, 2013
Lou Reed
"We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our friend Lou Reed we will miss him, but his music will live forever"
Andy Wooliscroft for Primary Talent International
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27 Oct, 2013
T.Williams: Joins BBC Radio One 'In New DJs We Trust'
T.Williams has joined BBC Radio One's roster of rotating new DJ talent, for their programme 'In New DJ's We Trust'.
T.Williams is a rising star - he's been developing his talents as a broadcaster and DJ, as well as making music that's been supported by the likes of Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Mistajam and Nick Grimshaw. We're looking forward to welcoming him into the Radio 1 family."
Louise Kattenhorn, Editor for BBC Radio 1www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2013/r1-twilliams.html
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27 Oct, 2013
Erol Alkan: Two New Mixes for the BBC
Erol Alkan provided the Special Delivery mix for Annie Mac at BBC Radio One yesterday.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03dsdzp
Then he joins Jamie XX, Goldie and Derrick May, Andrew Weatherall and Groove Armada as the new Residents of the 6 Mix.
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03f4lgk
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- Martje Kremers
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26 Oct, 2013
The Swellers: New Album 'The Light Under Closed Doors'
Michigan punks The Swellers release their fourth album 'The Light Under Closed Doors' on No Sleep Records.
At present it is being streamed in it's entirity, exclusively at Billboard, and features this track 'High/Low'.- Contact
- Ed Sellers
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24 Oct, 2013
Circa Waves: New Single 'Get Away'
Circa Waves new single 'Get Away' is released on Transgressive / Kissability on 2nd December 2013.
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- Matt Bates
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22 Oct, 2013
Dizzee Rascal: New Video 'Love This Town'
Dizzee Rascal unveils a new video for another track of his new album 'The Fifth', entitled 'Love This Town'.
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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22 Oct, 2013
Wilkinson: Live Lounge at BBC Radio 1
Wilkinson performed at BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge for Fearne Cotton, last week. His set included the new hit single 'Afterglow' currently at No.8 on the UK Top 40 Singles Chart. Click below for link.
www.bbc.co.uk/events/e5z38g#p01jwz65
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- Michael Harvey-Bray
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22 Oct, 2013
Baauer: YouTube Awards Nomination
The first ever YouTube Awards takes place at Pier 36 in New York on 3rd November, and will be presented by actor Jason Schwartzman. Baauer has been nominated for the YouTube Phenomenon Award for his viral hit 'Harlem Shake'
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22 Oct, 2013
Maribou State: New 'Truths' EP
Maribou State are today's 'New Band of the Day' in The Guardian, and they have released a new EP entitled 'Truths'.
www.theguardian.com/music/2013/oct/22/maribou-state
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- Michael Harvey-Bray
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22 Oct, 2013
Half Moon Run: European Tour Dates
Half Moon Run have announced all the dates for their European tour which begins today in Denmark.
See their artists page for full details.- Contact
- Andy Duggan
- Steve Backman
- Rebecca Lewis
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22 Oct, 2013
I Am Legion: Annie Nightingale Guest Mix
I Am Legion have produced a 30 minute guest mix for Annie Nightingale on BBC Radio One. Click below for link...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01k1109
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- Francesco Caccamo
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22 Oct, 2013
The Magician: Exclusive Mix & Interview With Earmilk
On the eve of his appearance at the HARD, Day of the Dead event in Los Angeles, The Magician has prepared a special mix and interview for the current Earmilk.
www.earmilk.com/2013/10/21/the-magician-goes-hard-with-earmilk-exclusive-mix-interview
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- Martje Kremers
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17 Oct, 2013
East India Youth: Debut Video 'Looking For Someone'
East India Youth unveil their debut video for the track 'Looking For Someone', taken from the 'Hostel EP', released earlier this year.
www.facebook.com/eastindiayouth
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- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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17 Oct, 2013
Cyril Hahn: Sigur Ros Remix
Cyril Hahn has produced a remix for Sigur Ros entitled 'Rafstraumur'.
www.facebook.com/cyrilhahnmusic
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- Cris Hearn
- Cecilia Chan
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17 Oct, 2013
Cattle & Cane: New Single 'Pull down The Moon'
Cattle & Cane have released a new single 'Pull Down The Moon'.
www.facebook.com/cattleandcane
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- Steve Backman
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17 Oct, 2013
TOY: New Album 'Join The Dots'
'Join The Dots' the new 11-track album by TOY, is released on 9th December on Heavenly Recordings. More news coming soon.
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- Steve Backman
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17 Oct, 2013
Anna Calvi: On 'Later... With Jools Holland'
Anna Calvi gave an excellent performance of 'Eliza' on last night's 'Later... With Jools Holland' on BBC Two.
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- Steve Backman
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16 Oct, 2013
Friction: BBC 1Xtra Live in Bournemouth
Check out the Friction & friends set from BBC 1Xtra Live in Bournemouth, featuring special guests Arlissa, P Money and Scrufizzer, as well as Linguistics on hosting duties.
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- Francesco Caccamo
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16 Oct, 2013
DaM FunK: New Album '7 Days of Funk' With Snoop Dog
Stones Throw are pleased to announce the release of '7 Days of Funk' - Dam-Funk and Snoopzilla aka the legendary Snoop Dogg. The album is set for release December 10, 2013 on Stones Throw Records.
"We're the babies of the Mothership," says Snoop. "I've had funk influences in my music my whole career. Dam-Funk is cold. He's keeping the funk alive and I knew I had to get down with him."
The King of Modern Funk meets the smoked-out scion of G-Funk on the '7 Days of Funk' album, where Snoop performs under the name Snoopzilla, the homage to the legendary funk master, Bootsy Collins, who often went by the moniker Bootzilla. After an initial chance meeting two years ago, Dam and Snoop began to collaborate when Snoop invited Dam to perform with him at a 2011 SXSW show the musical connection was inherent.
"Snoop knew what I was thinking without me having to articulate it. That's how you know when you gel artistically with someone," Dam-Funk says. "These beats were made for him and he laid down some of the smoothest harmonies and melodies I've ever heard. It's hip-hop, but you can also hear what we grew up on, from Zapp to Evelyn 'Champagne' King and Patrice Rushen."
As an entertainment icon, there is little Snoop hasn't accomplished. The Long Beach legend has sold over 30,000,000 albums, and received 15 Grammy nominations, but at heart, the funk has inspired many tracks through his career.
Growing up at the other end of L.A. was Pasadena's Dam-Funk. Since his 2009 debut, 'Toeachizown', the Stones Throw - signed visionary has defined modern funk music this isn't a fad for him, it's a way of life. He's the new vanguard of a tradition encompassing George Clinton, Roger Troutman, Prince and Snoop Dogg himself, who helped pioneer G-Funk with Dr. Dre.
The single 'Faden Away' is available now on Itunes & Stonesthrow.com.
www.stonesthrow.com/news/2013/10/7-days-of-funk
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- Rebecca Lewis
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15 Oct, 2013
Wilkinson: 'Afterglow' at #8 in iTunes Download Chart
Wilkinson's new single 'Afterglow', is currently at #8 in the iTunes UK Download Chart.
Get your copy here.- Contact
- Michael Harvey-Bray
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14 Oct, 2013
UK Top 40 Album Chart
New entries for Primary Talent International artists on the Official UK Top 40 Album Chart today are:
#22: dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip... 'Repent Replenish Repeat'
#32: Anna Calvi... 'One Breath'www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/albums?filter=new
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- Cris Hearn
- Cecilia Chan
- Steve Backman
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12 Oct, 2013
Pitchfork Music Festival Paris
Pitchfork Music Festival Paris takes place between 31st October & 2nd November, at various venues in the city. Several Primary Talent International artists are taking part:
...Connan Mockasin
...Ariel Pink
...A-Trak
...Mount Kimbiewww.pitchfork.com/news/tags/pitchfork-music-festival-paris
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12 Oct, 2013
dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip: New Album 'Repent Replenish Repeat'
The new album 'Repent Replenish Repeat' from dan le sac vs. Scroobius Pip is out now.
Get your copy direct from Sunday Best.www.sundaybest.sandbaghq.com/index.php/dan-le-sac-vs-scroobius-pip-repent-replenish-repeat.html
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- Cris Hearn
- Cecilia Chan
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11 Oct, 2013
Scholars: New Single and Video
Scholars new single 'Damage / Rage Concern' is released on 14th October.
They are currently on tour around the UK.- Contact
- Ed Sellers
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11 Oct, 2013
Rizzle Kicks: New Single 'Skip To The Good Bit'
'Skip To The Good Bit' is the new single from Rizzle Kicks taken from their album 'Roaring 20's'.
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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11 Oct, 2013
Eyedress: Featured on New Oneman Mixtape
Eyedress's track 'No Competition' is featured on Oneman's new 'Solitaire Vol.2 Mixtape'. Taken an exclusive listen only through the SPIN website.
www.spin.com/articles/oneman-solitaire-vol-2-mixtape-eyedress-no-competition-stream
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- Nathalie Blue
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11 Oct, 2013
Crookers: New Video for 'Ghetto Guetta'
Brand new video goes online today for the upcoming single by Crookers. 'Ghetto Guetta' is released on 22nd October on Ciao Records and OWSLA in the USA.
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- Martje Kremers
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10 Oct, 2013
Bipolar Sunshine: New Video 'Love More Worry Less'
Bipolar Sunshine unveil a new video for the track 'Love More Worry Less', taken from the forthcoming EP 'Drowning Butterflies', released on 11th November via Aesthetic Recordings.
www.facebook.com/bipolarsunshine
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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10 Oct, 2013
Hunters: New Album & Video
Hunters self-titled debut album, was released on 1st October on Mom + Pop, and there's a new video for the track 'Narcissist', which premiered on Noisey.
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10 Oct, 2013
Bernard Butler Confirmed To Play On All Dates Of Ben Watt's November Solo Uk Tour
With his recent return to songwriting and guitar-playing triggering an unexpected new solo studio album due for next spring produced by Ewan Pearson, Ben Watt is now excited to announce that current collaborator and acclaimed guitarist Bernard Butler will be joining him on the whole of his upcoming November solo tour of the UK.
"Bernard was one of the first people I turned to when embarking on this new road," says Watt. "His grainy sound in the perfect foil to my new open-tuned approach, and when he played unannounced on the recent sold-out London shows in August, it was just a great fit. He is playing a prominent role on the current album, and now to have him play with me onstage on all of these November dates is fantastic news. The combined sound is incredibly atmospheric and heart-felt. An amazing backdrop for the songs."
The tour - which showcases much of Ben's new material and revisits several songs from his very early days - starts in Bristol on Nov 11, and ends after five back-to-back nights in Birmingham on Nov 15.
Don't miss these two great guitarists and performers together.
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- Sally Gavaghan
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10 Oct, 2013
Vitalic: 'Stamina' Nominated in UK Video Music Awards
New addition to the Primary Talent and Decked Out rosters; Vitalic - has been nominated in the UK Music Video Awards for the track 'Stamina'. It is on the shortlist for Best Dance Video (International).
The awards will be announced at an event in the Southbank Centre, London on 28th October.- Contact
- Martje Kremers
- Nathalie Blue
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10 Oct, 2013
Boys Noize, DJ Feadz & Riton: BuggedOut! Bristol
BuggedOut! is one of the longest running club nights in the UK reaching its 20th year in 2014. With their annual festival, the Buggedout! Weekender, and own dance tent at Field Day, BuggedOut! are used to hosting delicacies in dance and electronic with a wide reception.
Joining them at In:Motion they'll be with Boys Noize, DJ Feadz & Riton for a strong line up electro-hop.
Tickets from link below:www.bristolinmotion.com/upcoming-events/buggedout/#ticket
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- Martje Kremers
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10 Oct, 2013
Calyx & TeeBee: One Million Plays On YouTube
The video for 'Elevate This Sound', by Calyx & TeeBee, released last August on Ram Records, has just passed an astounding ONE MILLION plays.
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- Nick Reddick
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09 Oct, 2013
VV Brown: On 'Later... With Jools Holland'
VV Brown performed 'The Apple' on last night's edition of 'Later... With Jools Holland' on BBC Two.
Her month long European tour begins in London next week.- Contact
- Steve Backman
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09 Oct, 2013
Crookers: New Single 'Ghetto Guetta'
Crookers new single 'Ghetto Guetta' is released later this month on Ciao Records internationally and Skrillex's label OWSLA in the USA.
You can preview it here exclusively on the Billboard website.www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5748166/crookers-ghetto-guetta-first-listen
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09 Oct, 2013
Tricky: Join Him Onstage On His European Tour
Tricky is asking like-minded people to record a vocal performance over an unfinished instrumental track that he has prepared for his forthcoming European tour, commencing 17th November 2013 in Wroclaw, Poland.
Tricky and chanteuse Francesca Belmonte will listen to the tracks and will pick the best. They will then offer those people the chance to get on stage at a local date and have them perform the track live with Tricky, Fran and the band.Click the link below for full details.
www.trickysite.com/your-chance-to-perform-with-tricky-in-europe
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- Ben Winchester
- Charlie Renton
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09 Oct, 2013
DevilDriver: New Video 'The Appetite'
DevilDriver release a new video for 'The Appetite', taken from their latest album 'Winter Kills' on Napalm Records.
www.facebook.com/DevilDriverOfficial1
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- Dave Chumbley
- Ed Sellers
- Laura Martin
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09 Oct, 2013
Mayday Parade: New Album 'Monsters In The Closet'
Mayday Parade's new album 'Monsters In The Closet' is available now on iTunes.
Preview it here.www.smarturl.it/MONSTERSITUNES
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08 Oct, 2013
Two Door Cinema Club: New Single 'Changing Of The Seasons'
'Changing Of The Seasons', the new single by Two Door Cinema Club has entered the Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart at #33.
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles
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- Matt Bates
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08 Oct, 2013
Dizzee Rascal: 'Something Really Bad' Charts at #10
Dizzee Rascal's new single 'Something Really Bad' featuring Will.I.Am, has entered the Official UK Top 40 Singles Chart at #10 this week.
It's taken from his new album 'Fifth', which has also entered the album chart at #10.www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles
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- Peter Elliott
- Eileen Mulligan
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08 Oct, 2013
Moko: Guest Vocals on Chase & Status Hit 'Count On Me'
Moko is at #5 on the Official Top 40 UK Singles Chart this week, as the guest vocalist on Chase & Status' hit 'Count On Me'.
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/chart/singles
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- Nathalie Blue
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04 Oct, 2013
Darlia: 'Knock Knock EP'
Darlia release their 'Knock Knock' EP on 28th October, on Ignition Records as a download and 7". Includes this track 'Queen Of Hearts'.
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- Matt Bates
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04 Oct, 2013
Gesaffelstein: New Video 'Hate Or Glory'
Gesaffelstein unveils a new video for his track 'Hate Or Glory', taken from the forthcoming album 'Aleph', out on 28th October.
www.facebook.com/gesaffelsteinmusic
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- Martje Kremers
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04 Oct, 2013
Mark Hole: New Video 'People Change'
Mark Hole has released a new video 'People Change'.
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- Steve Backman
- Dave Chumbley
- Laura Martin
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04 Oct, 2013
Lydia Baylis: New Digital Single 'Life Without You'
Lydia Baylis' second digital single, 'Life Without You' is released on Knoxx Productions on 11th November.
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- Steve Backman
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04 Oct, 2013
Cattle & Cane: Live in Hyde Park for Radio 2
Cattle & Cane performed live for BBC Radio 2 in Hyde Park, London this summer.
www.facebook.com/cattleandcane
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- Steve Backman
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04 Oct, 2013
Anna Calvi: New Video 'Sing To Me'
Anna Calvi unveils a new video for the track 'Sing To Me', taken from her new album 'One Breath', which is released on Monday 7th October.
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- Steve Backman
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04 Oct, 2013
Goldheart Assembly: October UK Tour
Goldheart Assembly begin an extensive UK tour in October, check their dates in this promotional video.
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- Steve Backman
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03 Oct, 2013
Pusha T: New Album 'My Name Is My Name'
Pusha T releases his new album 'My Name Is My Name' on 8th October, on G.O.O.D. Music.
Booking now for European tour in February / March and summer festivals in 2014.- Contact
- Serena Parsons
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03 Oct, 2013
Har Mar Superstar: New Video 'Prisoner'
Har Mar Superstar releases a new video for the track 'Prisoner', taken from his new album 'Bye Bye 17' on Cult Records. The video features Juliette Lewis on a BMX.
His UK tour begins in mid-November.- Contact
- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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03 Oct, 2013
Karin Park: 'SS14 She Who Changes'
Karin Park stars in and provides the music ('Opium'), for the promotional video of the 'SS14 She Who Changes' fashion collection by eco-fashion designer Ada Zanditon.
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- Andy Duggan
- Rebecca Lewis
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02 Oct, 2013
The Wombats: New Track 'Your Body Is A Weapon'
The Wombats have unveiled a new track from their forthcoming third album, entitled 'Your Body Is A Weapon', it was produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age).
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- Matt Bates
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02 Oct, 2013
UK Music Video Awards 2013
The UK Music Video Awards take place at the Southbank Centre, London on 28th October, and many Primary Talent & Decked Out artists have been nominated in the 30 categories. View the shortlists here:
BEST POP VIDEO (UK)
Dizzee Rascal ft Robbie Williams: 'Goin' Crazy'BEST DANCE VIDEO (UK)
Breach: 'Jack'BEST ROCK / INDIE VIDEO (UK)
Is Tropical: 'Dancing Anymore'BEST URBAN VIDEO (UK)
Dizzee Rascal: 'Bassline Junkie'
Dizzee Rascal: 'I Don't Need A Reason'BEST POP VIDEO (International)
Solange Knowles: 'Losing You'BEST DANCE VIDEO (International)
Gesaffelstein: 'Pursuit'BEST ROCK / INDIE (International)
Phoenix: 'Trying To Be Cool'BEST ROCK / INDIE (Budget)
Half Moon Run: 'Call Me In The Afternoon'BEST ALTERNATIVE VIDEO (Budget)
Connan Mockasin: 'Faking Jazz Together'
Mount Kimbie: 'Home Recording'BEST URBAN VIDEO (Budget)
Azealia Banks: 'Atlantis'BEST ART DIRECTION & DESIGN IN A VIDEO
Dizzee Rascal Ft Robbie Williams: 'Goin' Crazy'
Gesaffelstein: 'Pursuit'
Phoenix: 'Trying To Be Cool'BEST STYLING IN A VIDEO
Dj Fresh Vs Diplo Ft Dominque Young Unique: 'Earthquake'
Gesaffelstein: 'Pursuit'BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY IN A VIDEO
Ghostpoet: 'Cold Win'BEST ANIMATION IN A VIDEO
Is Tropical: 'Dancing Anymore'BEST EDITING IN A VIDEO
Breach: 'Jack'BEST VISUAL EFFECTS IN A VIDEO
Gesaffelstein: 'Pursuit'BEST LIVE MUSIC COVERAGE
Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds: 'International Magic Live At The O2'
Plan B: 'The Grindhouse Tour'BEST MUSIC AD: TV OR ONLINE
Daft Punk: 'Lotus F1'BEST INTERACTIVE VIDEO
The Family Rain: 'Reason To Die Orbital' -
02 Oct, 2013
Dub Pistols: New Album & UK Tour
Dub Pistols return with their sixth album and accompanying UK tour.
One of the most rock & roll acts out there, Barry Ashworth's merry band of reprobates - the unstoppable Dub Pistols - are staying true to form with their sixth long-player. It's called 'White Lines', although Barry is keen to stress that the title isn't some sort of blatant drug reference. "It's about the number of white lines we see on motorways and at airports when we're travelling around all the time," he says.
Bass. The Dubs continue to be one of the busiest bands on the circuit.
Seemingly no music festival is complete without their riotous blend of ska, dub, hip-hop, electro, breakbeat, punk and drum & bass. Good times are guaranteed when the Dub Pistols blaze in to fire up the joint, and they'll party all night - if you let them - until the motorway sun comes up with the morning light.Over they years the Dubs have earned their ticket to ride the white line highway - and if you aren't already hooked, baby, it's nobody else's fault. They originally grew out of the DJ sound system that Barry Ashworth started with cohort Jason O'Bryan in the mid-90s.
Along with contemporaries the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, the Dubs initially surfed the late '90s big beat wave with tracks like 'Cyclone', 'Westway' and 'There's Gonna Be A Riot' before swerving into the more political 'Six Million Ways To Live' album after the Millennium and their first hook-up with unforgettable Specials frontman Terry Hall.
The procession of guest vocalists who've joined them in the intervening decade or so reads like a roll call of urban legends. UK hip-hopper Rodney P, late reggae great Gregory Isaacs, Freak Power man Ashley Slater, Beats International's Lindy Layton, acid house original Justin Robertson, the sweet tones of Horace Andy, UK rapper Akala, TK from New York, Red Star Lion from the West Indies, Dan Bowskills... the list goes on. Despite these top collaborators, they've somehow still managed to remain a cohesive unit, and it's for their riotous sense of fun, entertainment value and tireless ability to make crowds jump that the Dubs have carved a niche for themselves. Verily, they're something of a phenomenon.
'White Lines' is more of a party album than the conscious vibes of previous LP 'Worshipping The Dollar', and also has its fair share of top-notch guests. Reggae don Earl 16, eminent hip-hopper Seanie T, Dark Horizon, Rodney P in-demand rhymer Serocee - as well as regulars TK, Darrison, Sir Real, Ashley Slater and Barry Ashworth himself on vocals - all make an appearance, as well as the dubwise horns of Tim Hutton,
The band will be hoovering up motorways as they tear around the country this autumn:
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02 Oct, 2013
Huxley: Pete Tong's 'Future Stars'
Huxley is featured as one of Pete Tong's 'Future Stars' on BBC Radio One.
www.facebook.com/huxleyofficial
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- Michael Harvey-Bray
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02 Oct, 2013
Blood Diamonds: New Track 'Osaka'
Blood Diamonds unveils a new track 'Osaka' on OWSLA.
www.facebook.com/blooddiamondsmusic
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- Nathalie Blue
