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    Grammy-nominated Zap Mama Launches Kickstarter

    Grammy-nominated Zap Mama started in 1989 after Marie Daulne returned from visiting her native Congo-Kinshasa to explore her roots and train in pygmy onomatopoeic vocal techniques. Since then, she has experienced worldwide success with...

    First Listen: Pocket Apocalypse – The Missing Piece

    Finding themselves out on a limb in the city of Liverpool - not known for its kindness to alternative rock bands - Pocket Apocalypse are turning their differences into their strengths as they artfully...

    Tempest Rising, Red Bee and Let the Number Be X Announce Tour

    A Triumvirate of hell-heavy metal bands is hitting the Australian East Coast this March and April, in a three way assault on the ears of metal fans. Perth's Tempest Rising, Sydney's Red Bee and...

    Prolific Independent Musician Devises A Novel Use Of Social Media

    Downtown New York's accomplished indie composer Chris Rael of the band Church of Betty celebrates an exhilarating debut month for innovative song posting project CHRIS RAEL 365. Between his many projects and collaborations with...

    First Look: Carl Finlay – Mercury

    Carl Finlay set to drop his eagerly anticipated single March 16th, followed by his debut album March 30th! Hot on the heels of the success of his previous single ‘So Hard to Be Happy’, which...

    First Listen: Gilmore Trail – Memories of Redfern

    Named after a wilderness trail in remote Alaska recommended for best experiencing the Northern Lights, the post-rock of Sheffield based quartet Gilmore Trail resonates with an organic, awe-inspiring power that honours their namesake and...

    The Test Drive: My Ransomed Soul – Trilateral + Jammerzine Exclusive Interview

    Passion, dedication, and determination are at the heart of Maryland natives My Ransomed Soul. Since the bands inception in 2007, the band has grown significantly while developing a unique and distinctive sound. After years...

    Foundry Releases Debut Album Mixed by 7x Grammy-winner Steve Thompson

    Foundry is an American hard rock band from Las Vegas featuring vocalist Kelly Keeling (Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Baton Rouge), drummer Marc Brattin, guitarist James Fucci, and special guest Scott Griffin (L.A. Guns, Sin City Sinners)...

    UK Garage Legend Club Asylum Is Back With A New Collaboration

    Garage and House producer Jeremy Sylvester and Leanne Brown have teamed up and it comes with 10 tasty Garage and House remixes! MTV, Radio 1, Brit Award Award nominations and a UK number 2 single...

    Scout Killers Announce ‘Stand Your Ground’ UK Tour

    British alt- rock/indie outfit ‘Scout Killers’ release details of their ‘Stand Your Ground’ UK Tour in support of their 5 track EP release of the same title. Reaching out to venues across Britain, the Bath...

    Babes In Toyland Announce Spring 2015 European Tour

    Babes In Toyland, the trio Entertainment Weekly dubbed "rock's first major-label feminists," have confirmed that they will follow their first live show in 18 years (Feb 12 at The Roxy Theatre in LA) with...

    Make Your Own Music on an iPhone

    Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced on January 30 the release of Chordana Composer, an iPhone app that automatically composes a musical piece based on a two-bar melody created by the user. The app is...

    Detroit Artist to Release “The Ebola Treatment E.P.”

    Detroit's DA1 will be launching his latest album on March 3rd, 2015. Titled "The Ebola Treatment E.P.," it will feature a number of new Rap/Hip-Hop tracks, including "4 Da Money", "From Da D", "Make...
    2ube Extra

    2ube Spotlight: Emerging Artists Showcase at Paul McCartney’s Performing Arts School

    Each week we'll introduce you to some of the acts you can look forward to seeing at the weekly Lipa cafe events as well as The 2Ube Extra Festival. Offering an unrivaled opportunity to see...

    Henrix Continues to be Among the Forefront Of Music Producers

    Miami-based Henrix exploded onto the house circuit in the end of 2014 like a relentless meteor shower. He released a series of successful tracks on several well-known labels. Rounding out December was "Light" on...

    Rockers Mercy Beach Releases Music Video for “My Pet Monster”

    Michigan’s alternative rock outfit Mercy Beach, who just recently joined The Sights Set North, have just released their brand new music video for their hit single “My Pet Monster.” The song was released on...

    First Look: Noel and the Pandas – Wondering Love

    An eclectic Indie rock band from Italy, Noel and the Pandas are exciting group add a variety of ideas to their rock roots. Their debut album ‘In the Art of Doom’ sees them on...

    The Test Drive: Pikara – The Hollow

    Pikara is the solo project from Sara Johanne who grew up on Rindö, Sweden, an island outside Stockholm where she studied violin at Malungs Folkhogskola. Though Sara Johanne currently resides in the sinuous hills...

    John McAndrew Releases New Album on WBA Records

    John McAndrew is a storyteller and it can truly be said that it is his passion for telling a tale that is attracting the attention of adult contemporary listeners and blues/pop fans. Described as...

    OWS aka Ortise Williams Releases Debut Solo Video

    Multi-Platinum selling UK artist OWS releases the video for Waterline and announces his first US Performance at SXSW this March followed by a UK headline show. Since the recent release of his debut single Waterline...

    Naylor’s Notes: Bernie Nelson

    When is it time to turn that bus around?  When is it time to give up? Where do you go when times get too tuff?  Where is your hide out at?  Bernie Nelson has...

    Auschwitz Survivor Plays Cello for First Time in Over a Decade for Film Score

    A woman whose talent at playing the cello helped spare her life at the Auschwitz death camp has picked up her instrument for the first time in more than a decade to score a...

    Scarlet Soho ‘In Cold Blood’ Set for March 13 Release

    In Cold Blood is the follow up to Scarlet Soho's 'Warpaint' album (2009). It is produced by James Yuill, Graham Laybourne (Boytronic/Falco), Zanzibar Production and the band themselves. Scarlet Soho are James Knights and...

    The Boy From The Crowd Launch Their First EP

    Anyone who fears that London’s bold musical heartbeat is faltering could be reassured by the recent arrival of The Boy From the Crowd on the scene. Inclinations The London-based rock duo comprises Vinny Piana and Vegas...

    First Look: Faerground Accidents – She Makes Me Want to Die

    'She Makes Me Want to Die' is the story of a relationship breaking up, but in place of bleak reflection the track is driven by kinetic, aggressive and infectious energy. This is a tale of...