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    The Test Drive: Various Artists – It’s All Acoustic

    Featuring an eclectic mix of artists such as Famous Last Words, Alesana, Tempting Paris, and more, Revival Recordings new compilation album titled "It's All Acoustic" is much, much more than an acoustic outing. It's...

    First Look: Skaciety – Step Back (Take A Look Around) [feat. Laila K]

    Skaciety have just released their new video for the single "Step Back" and this time they feature Laila K from Sonic Boom 6! I want to say this song is "ska-tastic" but I'm afraid...

    Graham Nash Announces Additional U.S. Tour Dates

    Legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash announces additional U.S. tour dates in support of his new studio album, This Path Tonight, which will be released worldwide on April 15, 2016. The album will be available on...

    Global Music Publishing Market – Industry Research Report

    Music publishing involves music recording, merchandizing, publishing, and distributing musical content. To publish the musical content, music publisher requires a copyright of the song along with fee, which is commonly known as royalty. Music...

    First Listen: Skaciety – Step Back (Take A Look Around)

    Skaciety (pronounced the way you'd pronounce society) formed three years ago when Aiden Lamb (Bass/Lead Vocals), Benjamin Davison (Trombone/Backing Vocals), Harry Whatrup (Trumpet/Backing Vocals) Logan Haddrell (Guitar) and Will Freed (Drums) met at school...

    First Listen: The Jade Assembly – Nothing Changes/Or Somat

    Manchester has always synonymous with music. So many bands, so much attitude, so much history. Some bands concern themselves with style, neglecting substance. Some bands, like The Jade Assembly, claim to have both. From the...

    First Listen: Mangoseed – Lucy

    The new track from the UK's Mangoseed, 'Lucy', is a mango-mashed psycho-beat reggae-fused ska-dipped delectable-danceable masterpiece if I ever heard one. As subtly as the track intros 'Lucy' then proceeds to never relinquish the...

    2016 Unsigned Only Music Competition Judges Announced

    Unsigned Only Music Competition announced today its judging panel for the 2016 competition, which is now accepting entries. The panel consists of high-profile recording artists and journalists who will select the winners in 13...

    First Listen: Elaine Blake – The Back Door Man

    Nottingham native Elaine Blake is a dynamic gospel and soul singer with a passion for pop is set to unveil her new single ‘The Backdoor Man’ early next year. Having worked on numerous radio...

    First Listen: Partisan – Two Lovers

    Partisan formed in Manchester, UK early in 2013. As the name implies they are passionate about their mission to position themselves as serious contenders, taking on the music scene with their punchy, bold and...

    First Look: Warme – New Man

    While Warme’s music usually draws a picture of a Gallagher-esque two finger salute, their new single ‘New Man’ evokes a more sentimental side of rock’n’roll. As a follow up to the thrilling working class leather...

    First Listen: Jonathon L – (Don’t Be Afraid) MOVE

    All Access 2015 International Radio Personality award winner Jonathan L, an American living in Berlin, is the voice behind the record, an examination of mortality with lyrics inspired by his personal experiences. Mr. L...

    First Look: Nigel Thomas – Que Sera (in 360° VR)

    Just when I thought Nigel Thomas couldn't out do himself any further, he does just that. Before you check this video out, go back and look at his video for "Fever" and listen to...

    First Listen: Kids On Bridges – Something In The Water

    Liverpool's Kids on Bridges are Christian Bragg, Daniel Rankin and Andrew Culshaw, a trio of Pop Art terrorists who produce electro likened to the music of Phoenix and MuteMath. The band, who recently supported...

    Ludacris Once Again Takes the Stage at the Honda Battle of the Bands

    Ludacris will dazzle an expected capacity crowd at the 2016 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase. The marching band event of the year will be held January 30, 2016 in Atlanta. Get...

    First Look: Alistair James – Have You Ever Been Low

    We are pleased to give to you the premiere of Alistair James' new video for "Have You Ever Been Low". You may remember that we reviewed this hyper-hook of a song a few weeks...

    The Test Drive: Blessed Child Opera – The Devil and the Ghosts Dissolved

    Written and conceived almost on a spiritual plane of existence, Blessed Child Opera have recorded a neo-noir masterpiece with their new effort titled "The Devil & The Ghosts Dissolved". Set against an almost ethereal backdrop...

    First Listen: The Minerals – Ball of String/Low-Fi

    Based in the South Wales Valleys, The Minerals are Colenso Jones and Jodie Gibson, a couple who began writing and performing together in the Summer of 2014. Merging elements of Country, Electro and Psychedelia, the...

    Berklee Band Raising Money For Album About Fighting Oppression

    Flight of Fire an all-female, Berklee College of Music-educated band that was formed in 2009.  Flight of Fire were named New England Music Awards' "Last Band Standing" Boston Finalists in November 2015, Hard Rock...

    Geeh The Band Creates Bubbly Pop Melodies for Kids

    For parents looking quality children's entertainment without the adult themes of mainstream pop music, Geeh The Band has the answer. Originally from a distant world, Geeh's colorful characters – Cue, Mid, Tune, Melody, Up,...

    First Listen: Your Illuminations – Hey Scarlet

    Your Illuminations have progressed from playing their small local scene to embarking on full UK tours and shows with major acts. This progression is 'Hey Scarlet' - a track that premiered in front of...

    IMPERICON FESTIVAL UK 2016 announces four more bands

    IMPERICON Festival is very excited to announce that DESPISED ICON, HEART OF A COWARD, ESKIMO CALLBOY and HELLIONS have been added to the London and Manchester dates. They join HATEBREED, NORTHLANE, EMMURE, BLESSTHEFALL, CHELSEA GRIN...

    The Test Drive: Mellor – Damage Joy

    Describing themselves as making indie ‘pop-smack’, Mellor are a four piece from Reading whose sound and image has been compared to that of The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane Gary, Josh and Evert met...

    Jammerzine Exclusive: The Healthy Rise of Healthy Junkies

    "Watch Out", the new single from British indie artists Healthy Junkies, is truly an anthem to behold for the new generation. It's easy to get lost in the hooks just as much as it...

    The Test Drive: Plastic Animals – Picture From The Blackout

    Plastic Animals spent two painstaking years perfecting their debut album, a collection of tracks flavored with shoegaze and krautrock. Some of the longest and most impenetrable tracks on the record are amongst the album's...