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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

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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.

Young God Records follows the release of this year's critically acclaimed 2 hour long Swans opus To Be Kind, with the vinyl re-release of their debut album Filth on October 28 on Young God in North America and Mute the preceding day in all other territories. Filth inaugurates an ambitious series of re-issues of Swans' distinguished back-catalogue over the coming year. This is the first authorized vinyl edition of the album in 24 years, and was re-mastered by Doug Henderson (who mastered To Be Kind and its predecessor The Seer). It features the original cover artwork and comes with reproductions of two concert posters from that era.

Instrumental collaboration between U.K. bassist Colin Edwin (Porcupine Tree) and U.S. guitarist Jon Durant "Etymology" out October 21 on Alchemy Records

(Port Neches, TX) - The second batch of bands have been revealed for the eighth annual SOUTH BY SO WHAT?! music festival, which will be held at QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie, TX. Tragic Hero Records metalcore band Invent, Animate will join over 100 bands from 3/20 - 3/22/15 for the event. Some of the other bands that have been announced are Motionless in White, Atreyu, We Came As Romans, and Invent, Animate's fellow label-mates He Is Legend. More announcements coming 11/1, 12/2, and 12/15. Tickets are available here.

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LITTLE ROCK, AR - Sean Danielsen, guitarist/vocalist of veteran hard rock band, Smile Empty Soul, has announced a new solo EP 'Food Chain' to be released on November 4. Unlike Danielsen's previous solo EP 'Enjoy the Process,' which released in 2013 and featured six acoustic tracks, 'Food Chain' will consist of five full-band songs recorded at Babyland Studios in Van Nuys, Calif.

Los Angeles- based artist Rolan Bolan (http://theofficialrolanbolan.com/) - son of the late T-Rex frontman and glam-rock legend Marc Bolan and singer and Grammy-nominated Motown songwriter Gloria Jones- has just inked a deal with new London-based label EC3 Records, headed up by veteran rock producer Dito Godwin.

The rapper and producer of Christian hip hop known as J. Walker has released his latest LP album, “I'm a Christian.” The album is composed of 16 original tracks for a total listening time of one full hour. In addition to the considerable talents of J. Walker himself, the record also features the talents of Freeda, God's Mic, Martha Noelle, and the Lion's Den, a music label and collective of Christian musicians of which J. Walker is both founder and an active part. Expertly produced, earnestly performed and true to the heart and message of the Christian Bible, “I'm a Christian” is one of the most outspoken and courageous records to emerge from the gospel music genre in some time.

The Welsh band known as Amser have released their latest LP record, “Crochan.” The album is composed of 11 original tracks, mainly instrumental but also with vocals, for an approximate total listening time of 50 minutes. It has been proudly published on the Bricsan independent music label without the support of corporate music entities. Steeped in the music tradition and spirit of Wales, yet with contemporary frills and a bluesy, jazzy undertone, “Crochan” by Amser is a record unlike any other from the heart of the United Kingdom.

ROLAN BOLAN – SON OF LEGENDARY ROCKER MARC BOLAN OF T-REX – SIGNS WITH MULTI-PLATINUM PRODUCER DITO GODWIN’S NEW LONDON-BASED LABEL EC3 RECORDS

“An absolutely beautiful song” – Greg James, Radio 1

BILLY LOCKETT UK HEADLINE TOUR

LOS ANGELES - While we’re pickin’ pumpkins and pondering our clever costumes, Characula’s emerging from the shadows once again to get ghoulish and celebrate her favorite day of the year…Halloween!

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TESSERACT SIGNS TO KSCOPE

ENGLAND - Kscope is thrilled to announce that the U.K.'s master of modern progressive heaviness, TesseracT, will be joining the family.

Fr333star, UK based DJ/Producer, has today announced the release of his brand new electro house single ‘Bass in your Face’, digitally available worldwide on October 16, 2014 via major online music outlets including Beatport, iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify. Hear it first over on Fr333star’s official Soundcloud page.

Video Pays Homage To The Classic ‘60’s Films Made Famous By Clint Eastwood & Sergio Leone


LOS ANGELES, CA.  – Rock ‘n Roll band The Mojo Gurus (www.mojogurus.com) recently filmed a video for the song “Bandito” from their Red River Entertainment/RED release Who Asked Ya? which made an exclusive premiere on Guitar World.com today. “Bandito”, an instrumental surf rock song with Tex-Mex horns fit for a Tarantino movie, can be see here: http://www.guitarworld.com/mojo-gurus-premiere-bandito-music-video-exclusive#slide-6

The video pays homage to the Clint Eastwood/Sergio Leone spaghetti western films of the 1960’s and was shot on location in Tampa Bay, FL. on a set of a television show. It’s a highly stylized video that emphasizes the bands roots rock approach to real rock n’ roll.

"The Mojo Gurus Lead Singer Kevin Steele and I first sat down to discuss the visual style of “Bandito” prior to production,” said Video Director Christian Moriarty. “Kevin then wrote a loose script that became the basis for the video. I had access to a western town and back lot location that added texture to the production. But it was Kevin who came up with the band's look and wardrobe for the video ."

Moriarty, who’s credits include MTV, HBO, Playboy and WWE along with directing music videos for Roxx Gang, The Warren Brothers and Jackyl said, "A lot of credit goes to the band for coming up with their look and characters."

The Mojo Gurus sound – described as high-octane energy la ‘60’s rock and early roots rock with their ‘have-a-good-time-all-the-time’ vibe - is an infectious combination. In fact, Britain’s iconic Classic Rock magazine named "Where You Hidin' Your Love" one of it’s Tracks Of The Week and said, “Who Asked Ya? is a fistful of full-throttle rock 'n' roll of the type Jack Douglas (who the band have worked with in the past) used to make with Aerosmith. Mmmm, greasy."

The critically acclaimed Mojo Gurus have released three albums through E One Entertainment, worked with Grammy Award winning producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith), played with the likes of Joe Perry, Johnny Winter, Blackberry Smoke, David Allan Coe and built their reputation on their live performance. The Mojo Gurus are Kevin Steele on lead vocals and harmonica, Doc Lovett on guitar and vocals, Vinnie Granese on bass and vocals and Sean Doyle on drums and vocals.

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