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"Til Endes" out September 30 on Peaceville

NORWAY - After a period of six years in the wilderness, Norway's exponent of groove-laden black metal, Khold, will return with a new album, Til Endes, set for release on September 30 via Peaceville Records. Today, Khold has teamed up with Pitchfork.com to launch the album's title track in the latest installment of the 'Hell Awaits' column. Stream "Til Endes" here: http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/419-hell-awaits-disemballerina-khold-heavydeath-and-more.

(Wilmington, NC) – He Is Legend has partnered up with Revolvermag.com to stream their new album Heavy Fruit. The record is the band's first new release since their 2009 cult classic It Hates You. During the hiatus, the band says they never lost touch and guitarist Adam Tanbouz never stopped writing.

The Killing Lights, the new project from Michael Vampire of Vampires Everywhere! fame, unleashes their debut video for their first single “Lies Spread Like Fire” premiering exclusively via Revolver. The video was directed by Will Da Rosa and shot in the band’s home base of Los Angeles.

"One of my favorite singers. The kind of voice that will quiet and command a room." -Mike Mills, R.E.M.

Singer/songwriter Skylar Gudasz writes subtly evocative, quietly powerful songs, and performs them with an understated authority that resonates deeply with her audience. The 26-year-old Durham, NC-based artist's sublimely expressive voice and effortlessly enchanting compositions disarm cynicism and defy easy categorization, embodying a timeless blend of worldly insight and open-hearted innocence.

FEATURING MEGOSH, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT, AND THE THINGS THEY CARRIED

"We are very excited to announce the Chaos Is A Ladder tour!" says vocalist/guitarist Shawn Milke (who is also the owner of Revival Recordings). "As we are busy writing the conclusion to our Annabel trilogy, it will be nice to take a break and play some rock shows for our fans, including songs that span our entire career from Try This With Your Eyes Closed all the way through The Decade EP.

Rise Against, C0ck Sparrer, Bad Religion, The Get Up Kids, The Hold Steady, Blue Meanies, Billy Bragg, Primus, Hot Snakes, Television, Mineral, Lucero and Andrew W.K. Headline Shows Across Chicago. More Fest Announcements Coming Soon

Described as the Acid-Pop pioneers, the inner double identity embodied in their name represent a completely brand new frontier of music which includes a mixture of Acid Jazz - Funk - Soul - R&B - Pop and Dance.

The vocalist and songwriter of hip hop known as WalKat (often stylized WALKAT) has released eight single tracks on the Think Tank Entertainment LLC music label. The tracks, “Can't Cope,” “Boomboombap,” “Swaggup,” “Murdaman,” “Chinese Store,” “Cold Street Speech,” “Jason Mask,” and “Jewelry Game” have been published in the period spanning late 2013 to early summer 2014. This octet of singles represents the largest body of material to be officially released by WalKat since his most recent duo of LP albums.

The composer and songwriter known as Jacopo Gianninoto has released his latest LP album, “Herometic.” The record comprises eight original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 50 minutes. A contemporary, experimental, highly imaginative classical record with a modern heart and an ancient soul, “Herometic” is an album no fan or student of international music should miss.

The rock crew based in Tampa Bay, FL known as Sahe (often stylized SAHE) have released their latest official EP, “Psycological Repair.” The EP is composed of five original hard-rock tracks for an approximate total listening time of 18 minutes. It is the sophomore record from Sahe, preceded only by a six-song EP recorded at Hitmaker Studios in 2013. Sporting the more aggressive and explosive elements of hard rock, alt- rock and heavy metal respectively, Sahe's “Psycological Repair” is an album all fans of hard rock music deserve to hear.

The songwriter and composer of music known as Julian Scherle has released his latest EP album, the “Plan Perfect: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.” The record has been copyrighted by the JulMusic independent record label. It includes ten original compositions for an approximate total listening time of 12 minutes. It is the most significant official release by Scherle since his January 2014 electronic dance music single, “Excilic.”

The singer and songwriter known as Polly Baker has won second place in MondoTunes' Pop/Rock Songwriting Contest with her latest single, “Leaving it Up to You.” The online music distribution company's three judges selected Baker's single from hundreds of entrants in July of 2014. Participating judges included producer Warren Huart (The Fray, Korn, Matisyahu), Interscope A&R rep. James Mormile, and Pussycat Dolls lead vocalist Kaya Jones. “Leaving it Up to You” is the most recent official release from Baker since her November 2013 single, “Good at Goodbyes.”

HOLLAND, MICH. – After a few weeks of knocking persistently on the door, Kanisha K's (www.kanishakmusic.com) summer hit "Bring Me Home” finally hits the Top Ten on the FMQB AC40 Chart with its jump this week to #10—sharing the upper reaches of the list with pop superstars Ingrid Michaelson, Justin Timberlake, OneRepublic and Paramore and emerging stars Sam Smith and Nico & Vinz.

Beverly Hills, CA – August 14, 2014…The Heroes and Legends Foundation, founded by Motown alumni Janie Bradford, is extremely proud to celebrate its 25^th Anniversary with a stellar weekend of events. Appropriately themed “Forever Legends,” the 25^th Annual Heroes and Legends Awards will be held on Sunday, September 28^th, 2014 at the Historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

1DAFUL have returned yet again this fine Thursday to deliver us with a treat that is beyond tasty. Being their debut single, “This Is Life” takes an unorthodox approach to music production, and I have to say it is rather incredible. In a world where conformity is taking over, it’s refreshing to see a new name on the block, and to hear a clean take on electro house. Their ability to do so not only sets them apart, but also grants them a unique skillset to get crowds going more than anyone if you haven’t seen their live shows.

On the heels of the successful return of the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Awards Show in May, Chairman JT Thompson announces that the Hip Hop Hall of Fame has teamed up with Harlem Week to produce the first annual Harlem Hip Hop Festival. The Festival will include three events featuring the McDonald’s B-Boy Royale Dance Competition at NYU on  August 16th, the Harlem Hip Hop Fest main event at 135th & St Nicholas on Saturday August 23rd, and the annual Graffiti Hall of Fame taking place at 106th & Park on August 30th.

S Club 7 are "reaching for the stars" with their recently announced comeback

For four decades, Christian rock band Sweet Crystal has been spreading its music and message across the globe. Formed in the winter of 1971-1972, the group made up of Marq Speck (lead vocals, keys) and Bill Blatter (guitar, vocals) of Local 784 (Pontiac, MI) and Steve Wieser (drums) of Local 625 (Ann Arbor, MI) has stood the test of time.

Alejandro Escovedo, Ivan Julian, Nicholas Tremulis and Linda Pitmon rarin’ to gallop across clubland following September 16 release of Below the Pink Pony on Plowboy Records The Fauntleroys: Below the Pink Pony

NEW YORK, N.Y. — When the Fauntleroys made their third-ever live appearance in March during Alejandro Escovedo’s annual South by Southwest closing benefit at Austin’s Continental Club, he joked, “It might be the last time you ever see us. Take a good look!”

KALIMBA MUSIC ARTISTS GREG MANNING AND EARTH, WIND & FIRE CONTINUE THEIR RISE IN THE TOP 20 ON THE BILLBOARD SMOOTH JAZZ CHART

For The Week Ending August 23, Manning's "Cruisin' Down The Road” Hits #15* and EWF's "Never” Reaches #17* - While Also Making Major Leaps On The MediaBase Smooth A/C Chart

The hip-hop music label known as Sound Konstruction Entertainment has published their latest compilation LP, “Retribution.” The record has proudly been released as an independent rap record without support from the corporate music infrastructure. Packed with the modern tones of the American urban underground, “Retribution” is composed of eight original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. It has been presented by the up-and-coming rap crew, B.M.B.