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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Maroon 5 Release Remix of "Sugar" featuring Nicki Minaj

>> Laugh all you want, but this remix is pretty sweet - Maroon 5 just released a new version of their single "Sugar" featuring Nicki Minaj. I wish the remix had more than just a new Nicki verse added at the very beginning, but I'll take what I can get. Listen to the track below, and let us know what you think!

>> "Sugar" is from Maroon 5's latest album, V. The album, plus this remix, are available on iTunes now.

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Woodkid and Lykke Li Team Up for "Never Let You Down"

>> Last year, Woodkid was featured on the soundtrack for the film Divergent alongside M83, Ellie Goulding, Snow Patrol, and more. Later this month, the film's sequel Insurgent will be released, and once again Woodkid graces the soundtrack with his song "Never Let You Down."

>> The track list for the Insurgent soundtrack is much shorter than its predecessor, but that doesn't mean that the 2015 installment won't be just as good. M83 recorded a song with Haim, and now you can hear Woodkid's song "Never Let You Down" featuring Lykke Li before the soundtrack's release on March 17th. The track has a dramatic and brooding feel to it, making it a perfect fit for the franchise. Listen below!

>> The Insurgent soundtrack comes out on March 17th, and the movie hits theaters on March 20th. View the full track list for the soundtrack and lyrics to Woodkid and Lykke Li's "Never Let You Down" below.

Insurgent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Track Listing:

M83: "Holes in the Sky" [ft. Haim]
Royal Blood: "Blood Hands"
Woodkid: "Never Let You Down" [ft. Lykke Li]
Anna Calvi: "The Heart of You"
Zella Day: "Sacrifice"
SOHN: "Carry Me Home"
Imagine Dragons: "Warriors"
Joseph Trapanese: "Convergence Score from Insurgent"

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Insurgent Soundtrack on iTunes

facebook.com/WoodkidMusic

twitter.com/woodkid

woodkid.com

Monday, March 9, 2015

Dashboard Confessional Announce Tour With Third Eye Blind

>> My hopes are so high that this tour is going to be killer - Dashboard Confessional is back and just announced a summer tour with Third Eye Blind! This will be Dashboard's first full band tour in a few years, and based on the short video Chris Carrabba posted yesterday, fans aren't the only ones excited for this summer. Check the full list of dates below, and be sure to grab your tickets when they go on sale tomorrow (3/10).

Post by Dashboard Confessional.

DC / 3EB Tour Dates:
May 29 – JACOBS PAVILION AT NAUTICA - CLEVELAND, OH
May 30 – FARMER’S BUREAU INSURANCE LAWN AT WHITE RIVER STATE PARK - INDIANAPOLIS, IN
May 31 – PNC PAVILION - CINCINNATI, OH
June 02 – WALMART ARKANSAS MUSIC PAVILION - ROGERS, AR
June 03 – CHASTAIN PARK AMPHITHEATRE - ATLANTA, GA
June 05 – HOUSE OF BLUES - ORLANDO, FL
June 06 – BAYFRONT PARK AMPHITHEATRE - MIAMI, FL
June 07 – ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE - ST AUGUSTINE, FL
June 09 – RED HAT AMPHITHEATER - RALEIGH, NC
June 10 – UPTOWN AMPHITHEATRE - CHARLOTTE, NC
June 12 – FOXWOODS CASINO MGM - MASHANTUCKET, CT
June 13 – STONE PONY SUMMERSTAGE - ASBURY PARK, NJ
June 14 – MAINE STATE PIER - PORTLAND, ME
June 15 – ECHO BEACH - TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
June 17 – PIER SIX PAVILION - BALTIMORE, MD
June 18 – BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION - BOSTON, MA
June 19 – JBL RIVER STAGE AT PIER 97 - NEW YORK, NY
June 20 – FESTIVAL PIER AT PENN’S LANDING - PHILADELPHIA, PA
June 23 – LC PAVILION - COLUMBUS, OH
June 25 – DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE - CLARKSTON, MI
June 26 – FIRSTMERIT BANK PAVILION AT NORTHERLY ISLAND - CHICAGO, IL
June 28 – THE CABOOZE - MINNEAPOLIS, MN
June 30 – SUMTUR AMPITHEATER - PAPILLION, NE
July 02 – CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION - THE WOODLANDS, TX
July 03 – CEDAR PARK CENTER - CEDAR PARK, TX
July 04 – SOUTH SIDE MUSIC HALL - DALLAS, TX
July 06 – UPTOWN THEATRE - KANSAS CITY, MO
July 09 – FILLMORE AUDITORIUM - DENVER, CO
July 11 – THE JOINT AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO LAS VEGAS - LAS VEGAS, NV
July 12 – COMERICA THEATRE - PHOENIX, AZ
July 17 – VINA ROBLES AMPHITHEATRE - PASO ROBLES, CA
July 18 – HARRAH’S RINCON – THE EVENTS CENTER - VALLEY CENTER, CA
July 19 – VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE - IRVINE, CA
July 21 – IDAHO BOTANICAL GARDEN - BOISE, ID
July 22 – MARYMOOR PARK - REDMOND, WA
July 23 – CUTHBERT AMPHITHEATRE - EUGENE, OR
July 25 – NOB HILL MASONIC CENTER - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
July 26 – NOB HILL MASONIC CENTER - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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Dashboard Confessional: Website | Facebook | Twitter

Third Eye Blind: Website | Facebook | Twitter
Tour Tickets (On Sale 3/10)

Friday, March 6, 2015

Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" Meets Game of Thrones

>> Full disclosure: I'm a huge nerd who's been waiting for an excuse to post about Game of Thrones for a long time now.

>> Freddy Scott recently transformed Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" into "Blank Page," a song GOT author George R.R. Martin sings in the video as he reflects on the power he holds over the realm. Martin, played here by Nick Mundy, is seen hanging out with (and occasionally threatening) Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emily Rudd. Jon Snow even makes an appearance towards the end (spoiler alert?). The song is so well done, and the video is bound to make any fellow Game of Thrones fan laugh. Watch the parody below.

>> Want more GOT? Watch Natalie Dormer star in Hozier's latest video for "Someone New" here.

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twitter.com/freddyscott

"Blank Page" on iTunes

Nerdist Presents

New Music from CHON

>> San Diego-based group CHON has released a new song titled "Can't Wait." The song provides just the kind of progressive warmth necessary on a day like today. Listen below.

>> In addition to "Can't Wait," CHON also released their single "Story" and a visual to go with it. Listen to this instrumental prog rock track below.

>> "Can't Wait" and "Story" are from CHON's debut full-length album. The album, titled Grow, will be released on March 24th through Sumerian Records. The album is available for pre-order here and on a beautiful swirled vinyl here. Be sure to catch the band on tour with Circa Survive starting March 16th! Plus, for those attending SXSW, catch CHON performing with Thomas Erak (The Fall of Troy) at the Audiotree Showcase on March 19th.

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facebook.com/musicofchon

instagram.com/chonofficial

twitter.com/chonofficial

growchon.com

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Marina and the Diamonds Releases Video for "Forget"

>> Marina and the Diamonds will release her latest album, Froot, on March 16th. To get fans excited about the album, Marina has been regularly releasing singles and "Froots of the Month." This month's Froot is apple, and the single is "Forget" - a catchy song with a dark side that proclaims the power of putting certain things behind you. The video is somewhat dramatic and features various camera angles of Marina singing solo and with a band alternatively on a spinning stage. Watch the video for "Forget" below.

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instagram.com/Marinagrams
marinaandthediamonds.com

Froot on iTunes

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

New Music Video: "Someone New" by Hozier

>> Hozier released a video for his latest single "Someone New" yesterday (3/2). While the track itself is great, the fact that the video features and focuses on Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer is more than noteworthy. Watch the video below.

>> "Someone New" comes from Hozier's self-titled album, which was released in October and features the hit "Take Me To Church."

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facebook.com/hoziermusic

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Shaky Knees Music Festival Announces Line Up

>> The line up for the third annual Shaky Knees Festival has been revealed! The three day fest will take place May 8th - 10th, 2015 in Atlanta, GA. This year's line up includes The Strokes, The Avett Brothers, Mastadon, Brand New, Social Distortion, Speedy Ortiz, and many more. Check out the full line up below, and get your tickets here.