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WE ARE THE FALLEN “TEAR THE WORLD DOWN”, THE NEW SINGLE FROM WE ARE THE FALLEN TO DEBUT OCTOBER 12th, 2010 WE ARE THE FALLEN Features “American Idol” Finalist Carly Smithson and Former Members of the Legendary [ ... ] + Full Story	ERIC CLAPTON TO RELEASE 19th SOLO ALBUM CLAPTON ERIC CLAPTON TO RELEASE 19th SOLO ALBUM CLAPTON ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2010 FROM REPRISE RECORDS Guitar icon and three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton announced today that he will rele [ ... ] + Full Story
SEAL to Release New Album SEAL 6: COMMITMENT, on September 28 SEAL Re-Teams with Legendary Producer David Foster Internationally acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Seal will release his sixth studio album, Seal 6: Commitment, in the U.S. on September 28th on Repri [ ... ] + Full Story	EOTO, MiMOSA and MartyParty Unite for 11 Day Tour The west coast is about to experience its first bass driven earthquake as three of the nation's top live electro, dubstep and glitch and producers join together for their first combined tour. The 11-d [ ... ] + Full Story
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SEAL to Release New Album SEAL 6: COMMITMENT, on September 28

SEAL Re-Teams with Legendary Producer David Foster

Internationally acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Seal will release his sixth studio album, Seal 6: Commitment, in the U.S. on September 28th on Reprise Records. The first single is “Secret,” a deeply moving, string-laden ballad, that ranks among Seal’s finest love songs. Commitment finds the London-born, three-time Grammy Award winner re-teaming with renowned music maestro David Foster, who also produced 2008’s Soul, Seal’s stunning covers collection of soul classics.

“I asked David to produce Commitment because quite simply, he’s the most incredible person I’ve worked with in the studio for a very long time,” Seal says. “He’s one of a kind. I don’t think there’s an arranger and producer anywhere on the planet who can do what he does.”

Foster is equally complimentary of Seal. “His voice is so unique and he has such command of it — his tone and musicality are unequaled,” Foster says, adding that Seal was on a mission while in the studio making Commitment. “He was in fearless, relentless pursuit of greatness — no one was going to obscure his path. The album is full of beautiful musical surprises and his songwriting has never been better. He says it may be his best work yet and I think he may be right.”

EOTO, MiMOSA and MartyParty Unite for 11 Day Tour

The west coast is about to experience its first bass driven earthquake as three of the nation's top live electro, dubstep and glitch and producers join together for their first combined tour. The 11-day circuit will kick off this September in San Diego and will make its way up the coast featuring electronica artists EOTO, MiMOSA and MartyParty. Listeners can expect to be transported into another space and time with the sound and fury of the most respected dance music produced live on the scene today.

Electronica music does not have humble roots. Since its inception, the driving beats have moved bodies with a tribal-like abandon; inspiring colorful dance parties with almost a trance-like effect. New technologies have given birth to entire genres of musical sub-cultures - though none have seen such significant growth as the DubStep and Glitch categories are experiencing today. Built on unusual time signatures, clipped segments of samples and occasional vocals the genre favors dark, experimental themes laced with break beats and heavy bass.

Jordan Okrend Forges Distinct Sound With NEW EP

Young Raleigh Artist Jordan Okrend Forges Distinct Sound With NEW EP

Jordan Okrend is a young musician who has always wanted to inspire people with music that carries a message of hope. At the age of 19, Jordan has just released an EP that he hopes will do just that. His debut EP, “Unpredictable” contains five songs with introspective lyrics and memorable melodies that move the body and touch the soul. The EP has a contemporary feel that brings artists such as John Mayer and Jack Johnson to mind, but it also has roots and melodies that evoke The Beatles and Bob Marley.

"This is no accident. I grew up in a house where music was a constant," says Jordan. "My Dad composed jazz/new age on the piano, and the sounds of the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, Miles Davis and Bob Marley were never far off. I started taking guitar lessons at the age of 7 at Harry's Guitar Shop in Raleigh and loved it. When I started writing my first songs as a young teenager, all these musical influences were already there, but I also liked Hip Hop and Funk."

LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE

LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE 32nd EDITION FEATURES THE BEST OF THE PAST YEAR FOR AWARD-WINNING WEB SERIES

From Legends like Smokey Robinson, Toots Hibbert and Todd Rundgren, to Newcomers Diane Birch and Eli “Paperboy” Reed, with a Special Tribute to T-Bone Wolk

In just its third year, Daryl Hall’s monthly web show Live from Daryl’s House has turned into a showcase for both legendary artists and newcomers alike, a place where they can collaborate in an atmosphere of mutual admiration and respect. This month’s edition of the Webby Award-winning series, starting July 15 at www.lfdh.com, will feature a second annual retrospective of the past year’s best performances. “Some of my favorite things, favorite songs, favorite foods and favorite people are represented in this retrospective,” says Daryl. Throughout the retrospective, Daryl also provides the narration.

The Carnival Of Madness Tour Kicks Off This Weekend

Shinedown, Chevelle, Puddle Of Mudd, Sevendust, & 10 Years Storm Across America has begun.

The inaugural outing of the Carnival Of Madness tour is about to get underway. The 26-date tour will open tomorrow afternoon in Jacksonville, FL.

"I am beyond excited for this tour, the production is incredible, the line up is amazing, and the energy of having all five bands on one stage is going to be like nothing else this summer,” exclaimed Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith. “Get ready for the carnival of madness!"

All fans attending the Carnival Of Madness this summer are in for an experience like no other.

The Jacksonville, Florida-based rock outfit Shinedown have been touring worldwide in support of their career defining album The Sound Of Madness since its release in 2008. The band’s run of hit singles from this album alone has made them one of the most successful rock bands of the decade. Shinedown’s latest album, The Sound Of Madness, was produced by multiple Grammy Award-winner Rob Cavallo (Kid Rock, Green Day, My Chemical Romance). The band’s fifth single from The Sound Of Madness “The Crow & The Butterfly” is at radio now.