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Whitney Houston Dead At 48

By Kevin posted February 12, 2012 at 18:06 Indies And The Underground

Pop legend Whitney Houston died yesterday, according to a statement from her publicist. The singer’s body was found at the Beverly Hilton Saturday afternoon. At this time details are scant, but an investigation is underway. Continue...
New Music: Ticktockman “Expose of New Orleans”

By Kevin posted February 10, 2012 at 16:40 Indies And The Underground

Seattle rockers Ticktockman have unveiled another track from their upcoming self-titled debut. “Expose of New Orleans,” an evocative cut that begins with a Latin groove before the band launches into its trademark “punch you in the gut” sound. Continue...
French Electro Duo Housse De Racket To Play SXSW, Coachella Festival

By Kevin posted February 09, 2012 at 16:36 Indies And The Underground

Following a successful road trek with their fellow Frenchmen Yelle and the release of their latest album Alesia, electro pop duo Housse De Racket have announced a month-long North American tour. Continue...
Review: Van Halen Reunion Record Avoids The Suck, Rocks Out ’70s Style

By Robert posted February 09, 2012 at 08:25 Play It Loud

When I first heard the single “Tattoo” from the new Van Halen record “A Different Kind of Truth,” I was fully prepared to write the record off as another waste of time from a classic band grasping for air as they try to milk the reunion machine. “Tattoo” is awful. Why the record suit and tie machine decided that would be the single is beyond comprehension. It gives the record a terrible perception upon first listen. Continue...
SXSW Alphabet: 26 Bands We Can’t Wait To See At SXSW (E-H)

By Harris posted February 08, 2012 at 11:54 Truth About Music

Each and every year, South by Southwest is a launching pad for new music. From John Mayer to Marina and the Diamonds, the festival has a knack for producing big name stars. As The Truth About Music prepares to cover the event for the third consecutive year, we’re excited to travel through the alphabet and pick 26 bands that we can’t wait to see at SXSW 2012. To see bands A thru D, Click Here or for bands I thru L, Click Here. Continue...
Vid Pick: Miguel “Adorn”

By Kevin posted February 06, 2012 at 17:40 Indies And The Underground

R&B singer Miguel has dropped a new video for the seductive boudoir burner “Adorn,” a single from his upcoming Art Dealer Chic Vol. 1, slated to come out on February 27. Check it out after the jump. Continue...
Curren$y Drops 5-Track ‘Here’ EP

By Kevin posted February 06, 2012 at 16:33 Indies And The Underground

Although the Superbowl, particularly M.I.A.’s middle finger to the world (or at least the USA), is the topic du jour today, N.O. rapper Curren$y has decided to release a new batch of music. Continue...
TAM’s Official 2012 SXSW Trailer

By Harris posted February 05, 2012 at 11:33 Truth About Music

With SXSW 2012 just around the corner, we thought it was about time to get excited. Relive TAM’s coverage from the past two years at SXSW with this trailer featuring music by Sleeper Agent. You should be warned in advance, you might overexcite yourself. Please don’t watch this while driving! Continue...
SXSW Alphabet: 26 Bands We Can’t Wait To See At SXSW (A-D)

By Harris posted February 02, 2012 at 15:42 Truth About Music

Each and every year, South by Southwest is a launching pad for new music. From John Mayer to Marina and the Diamonds, the festival has a knack for producing big name stars. As The Truth About Music prepares to cover the event for the third consecutive year, we’re excited to travel through the alphabet and pick 26 bands that we can’t wait to see at SXSW 2012. To see bands E-H Click Here. Continue...
Dot The One Unveils First Look At New ‘Supergroup’ First Class Collective

By Kevin posted February 01, 2012 at 21:01 Indies And The Underground

Up-and-coming rapper Dot The One seems to made some new friends. In this case the new companions come in the form of singers/lyricists/mult-instrumentalists Amjay and Justin Baron. The fledging group, which goes by the name First Class Collective, has been creating a buzz on the NYC music scene. Continue...