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Country Music, Music

The Friday Five: 2016 Grammy Nominees

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The Grammy Awards are coming this Monday, February 15th!  Make sure you tune into CBS at 8pm EST to catch the live show and all of the must-see performances.  Here are some of our favorite songs from some of this year’s nominees to get your long weekend off to a good start.

1. Sam Hunt – “Break Up In A Small Town”
nominated for Best New Artist and Best Country Album

2. Kacey Musgraves – “Dime Store Cowgirl”
nominated for Best Country Album

3. Cam – “Burning House”
nominated for Best Country Solo Performance

4. Chris Stapleton – “Nobody To Blame”
nominated for Album of the Year, Best Country Album, Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance

5. Little Big Town – “Girl Crush”
nominated for Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance

 

Artist to Watch, Music, On Tour

SWMRS Premiere “Figure It Out” Music Video

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SWMRS premiered the brand new video for their breakout single “Figure It Out” just before the release of their debut album “Drive North” out now on their own label, Uncool Records.

The album was produced by FIDLAR front man Zac Carpenter and captured the bands explosive, youthful energy that they hope to bring to cities around the United States on their headlining tour this Spring.  SWMRS are hitting the road with The Frights beginning February 16th.  Check out all of the tour dates here and get your tickets before they sell out!

Watch the official video for “Figure It Out” directed by Kreayshawn!

Pickup your copy of “Drive North” on iTunes or Amazon now.

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Andy Grammer, Music, Sports

Andy Grammer To Play New York Mets Postgame Concert June 18th

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The New York Mets just announced the first performer for their postgame concert series for the 2016 season!  Andy Grammer is kicking things off on June 18th following the Mets game against the Atlanta Braves.  The concert is included with your ticket and takes place about 20 minutes following the game from a stage behind second base.  Artist typically play full sets (around 10 songs or more!) and recent performers have included Boyz II Men and Austin Mahone.   Baseball & a concert under the stars sounds like a perfect Summer night to us! Tickets for the game are on-sale now.  Stay tuned for more artist announcements!

New York Mets vs Atlanta Braves
Andy Grammer Postgame Concert
Saturday, June 18th 2016
Citi Field – Flushing, NY
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Watch Andy Grammer’s video for “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah)” and pickup a copy of his album “Magazines or Novels” on iTunes now!

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90s, Boy Bands, Music, Music Video

Watch Nick Carter’s “19 in 99” Video

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Nick Carter just dropped the music video for his brilliantly titled new single “19 in 99.”  Don’t we all wish we could go back to 1999?  Think of all the concerts and “TRL” tapings you could go to!  We can’t decide which Nick in the video is our favorite, although we might have to go with Backstreet Nick dressed in all white.  Look out for a familiar pizza delivery man in the video too.  We can’t wait to hear this song on Nick’s upcoming solo tour!  Check out all of the dates HERE!  Watch “19 in 99” below!

Pickup a copy of Nick’s new album “All American” on iTunes now!

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Austin Mahone, Music, On Tour

Austin Mahone Announces 2016 European Tour

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Calling all Mahomies in Europe! Austin Mahone is heading your way in April! He just announced dates for his European Tour, kicking off on April 12th in Stockholm. Pre-sales for Mahomie members are on now, with public on-sales this Friday at 10am local venue time. We can only hope a US tour is coming soon! Check out the dates below.

Austin Mahone Spring 2016 European Tour
April 12 – Fryshuset – Stockholm, Sweden – Buy Tickets
April 13 – Sentrum Scene – Oslo, Norway – Buy Tickets
April 14 – Falconer Salen – Frederiksberg, Denmark – Buy Tickets
April 15 – Docks – Hamburg, Germany – Buy Tickets
April 17 – La Cigale – Paris, France – Buy Tickets
April 18 – Melkweg – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Buy Tickets
April 19 – Indigo @ The 02 – London, England – Buy Tickets
April 21 – Fabrique – Milan, Italy – Buy Tickets
April 23 – Coliseu do Porto – Porto, Portugal – Buy Tickets
April 24 – Sala La Riviera – Madrid, Spain – Buy Tickets

Stream “This Is Not The Album” on SoundCloud now!

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Country Music, Dan+Shay, Music

Dan + Shay Release “From The Ground Up”

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After taking a (much needed) break to re-group and work on new music, Dan + Shay are back with a brand new single!   The duo posted a “be back soon” message just before the Holidays and returned earlier this week with some exciting news: new music!  Have we mentioned how much we’ve missed them?  The song got high praise from Warner Nashville President John Esposito (side note: we have seen Espo at shows rocking out and he is the bomb) and Scooter Braun, who called it a “game changer.”  Well, the wait is over and “From The Ground Up” is here!    WE HAVE NEW MUSIC FROM DAN + SHAY!!!  Watch the video below!

The track was co-written by Chris DeStefano (who has written many of our JAMS) and is the first track off of Dan + Shay’s upcoming sophomore release.  We had high hopes for this song – Dan + Shay’s “Where It All Began” is one of our favorite albums of all time – and it did not disappoint!

A friend of ours has described Dan + Shay as a country version of Backstreet Boys, and “From The Ground Up” certainly fits the bill.  The emotional power ballad is driven by the smooth harmonies and powerful vocals we’ve come to know and love from the duo.   Dan + Shay draw from both pop songwriting and a traditional country narrative.  We’re sure this song will be played at many upcoming weddings!

Pickup a copy of “From The Ground Up” on iTunes now!

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Album Release, Music

DREAMERS Drop “You Are Here” EP

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Brooklyn indie pop trio DREAMERS just released a new EP, “You Are Here.”  The EP features their hit “Wolves (You Got Me)” and their current single, “Drugs.”  DREAMERS got a lot of attention for their self-released debut, and recently signed with Fairfax Recordings.  They are definitely an artist you need to look out for in 2016!   We love their dreamy pop-rock sound and the range of influences you can hear in their music.  Stream “You Are Here” on SoundCloud below!

Pickup a copy of “You Are Here” on iTunes now!  Check out DREAMERS upcoming tour dates with The Karma Killers and Arkells this Spring.

DREAMERS Spring 2016 Tour Dates
March 10 – The Roxy – Los Angeles, CA
March 12 – Voodoo Room – San Diego, CA
March 14 – Rebel Lounge – Phoenix, AZ
March 16-19 – SXSW – Austin, TX
March 21 – Valley of the Vapors Fest – Hot Springs, AR
March 22 – Parish Room – New Orleans, LA
March 23 – Purgatory – Atlanta, GA
March 24 – Black Cat – Washington, D.C.
March 25 – Knitting Factory – Brooklyn, NY
March 28 – The Sinclair – Boston, MA
March 29 – MilkBoy – Philadelphia, PA
March 30 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH
March 31 – The Basement – Columbus, OH
April 1 – Subterranean – Chicago, IL
April 2 – The Riot Room – Kansas City, MO
April 3 – Lost Lake – Denver, CO
April 4 – Kilby Court – Salt Lake City, UT
April 6 – Neumos – Seattle, WA
April 7 – Holocene – Portland, OR
April 9 – Social Hall – San Francisco, CA

Be sure to follow DREAMERS & Secret Fangirls for more updates!

Boy Bands, Music, Sports

The Friday Five: Super Bowl Halftime Shows

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It’s Super Bowl time once again and while the ads are fun (remember the Tim Tebow one with the puppies?) the halftime show is what we’re all watching for…right?  Coldplay is set to perform this year, along with some special guests.   In honor of Sunday’s game, we’re throwing it back to our five favorite halftime shows!  Which reminds us:  how have Backstreet Boys not done a halftime show?   Can someone get on that for 2017?

1. *NSYNC, Britney Spears, & Aerosmith – 2001
THE GREATEST HALFTIME SHOW OF ALL TIME.

2. NKOTB – 1991
This one’s for the children.

3. Shania Twain & No Doubt – 2003
Not sure what the theme was here, but what’s not to like?  Shania Twain?  Good.  No Doubt?  Good.  Let’s go football fans!

4. Justin Timberlake & Janet Jackson – 2004
If they had just had *NSYNC perform again, that whole wardrobe malfunction wouldn’t have happened, just saying.

5. Beyonce & Destiny’s Child – 2013
Like JT briefly acknowledged *NSYNC at the VMAs in 2013, Beyonce brought back Destiny’s Child for a hot second at the halftime show the same year.

90s, Music

Listen to “Something New” by Zendaya

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Zendaya just dropped a new track, “Something New,” and it’s like she knew what a 90s kick we’ve been on lately (and by lately we mean all the time).  Zendaya samples TLC’s “Creep” in the track, which was also produced by Kenny “Babyface” Edmunds.   Listen to “Something New” below and get ready to swag it out!

Pickup a copy of “Something New” on iTunes!

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Music, On Tour

FARRO Announce Spring Tour with The Rocket Summer

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Farro just announced he is heading out on tour with The Rocket Summer this Spring!  We’ve been patiently waiting for the Farro album and a tour announcement and it’s finally here!

Josh Farro has been working hard to make a name for his indie-rock solo project and create his own footprint in the music world.  We’re excited to hear “Walkways” in its entirety when it’s released on February 5th.   Pre-order a copy and you’ll receive two tracks instantly!

Tickets for The Rocket Summer tour are on sale now so get yours before the shows sell out!  Check out the tour dates below.

Farro + The Rocket Summer Spring Tour 2016
March 11th – Walter’s Downtown – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
March 12th – The Prophet Bar – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
March 13th – Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX – Buy Tickets
March 15th – The Social – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
March 17th – Vinyl – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
March 18th – Exit / In – Nashville, TN – Buy Tickets
March 19th – Visulite Theatre – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets
March 20th – Ottobar – Baltimore, MD – Buy Tickets
March 22nd – The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
March 24th – Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
March 25th – The Space – Hamden, CT – Buy Tickets
March 26th – Webster Hall – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
March 28th – Waiting Room – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
March 29th – Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
March 31st – Musica – Akron, OH – Buy Tickets
April 1st – Pike Room @ Crofoot – Pontia, MI – Buy Tickets
April 2nd – Subterranean – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
April 3rd – Triple Rock Social – Minneapolis, MN – Buy Tickets
April 5th – Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA – Buy Tickets
April 6th – Firebird – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
April 8th – Barracuda – Austin, TX – Buy Tickets
April 9th – 89th St. Collective – Oklahoma City, OK – Buy Tickets
April 12th – Troubador – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets

Preorder a copy of Farro’s album “Walkways” on iTunes or Amazon now.

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