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Album Release, Friday Five, Music

The Friday Five: Summer Albums

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It’s Memorial Day Weekend which mean’s it’s officially Summer!  We’re looking forward to all of the outdoor concerts, BBQs, and of course some new music!  Here are some of the albums dropping this Summer we can’t wait for!

1. Canaan Smith – “Bronco” out June 23
We’ve had Canaan’s EP playing nonstop, and earlier this week we got to hear more tracks off of the album at a show in NYC.  This album is going to be GOOD.
Pre-Order a signed copy of “Bronco”

2. Kacey Musgraves – “Pageant Material” out June 23
Kacey is serving up her sophomore album in style
Pre-Order “Pageant Material”

3. Hilary Duff – “Breathe In, Breathe Out” out June 15
We’re so excited about a new album from Hilary that we too have to breathe in, breathe out and keep calm.  Fingers crossed a tour is to follow!
Pre-Order “Breathe In, Breathe Out” on Amazon

4. Thomas Rhett – Title and Date TBD
While we don’t have any official info yet, Thomas is expected to drop his new album later this Summer.  We love what we’ve heard so far, with the funky lead single “Crash and Burn” and also tracks that he’s been playing live, like “South Side” and the beautiful “Die A Happy Man.”
Buy “Crash and Burn” on iTunes

5. Cody Simpson – “Free” out June 23
This will be Cody’s first album he’s done entirely on his own, free to create the music he’s wanted to all along.  Cody and his music are pretty much the definition of a laid back Summer by the beach.
Pre-Order “Free” on iTunes

Country Music, Hunter Hayes, Music

Hunter Hayes Releases New Single “21”

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Hunter Hayes created a frenzy among fans when he started posting blank photos on his social media.  What did it mean?!  Had his account been hacked?  He posted 21 photos exactly, followed days later by a 2 and a 1, and a countdown page on his website.  Looking back now, it all makes perfect sense.  Hunter just dropped his new single “21,” appropriately enough, since today is May 21st!  He’s been playing the track on the Wheels Up Tour with Lady Antebellum, and it’s the perfect upbeat jam for all those shows under the stars on a warm Summer night!  Listen to “21” below, streaming exclusively on Spotify!

We’re thrilled to have new music from Hunter, and can’t wait to see him on tour (a few times) this Summer!  “21” will be available on iTunes May 26th.  Click below to see all of the Wheels Up Tour Dates!

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Artist to Watch, Country Music, Show Review

Canaan Smith Plays Showcase at Mercury Lounge in NYC

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Country artist Canaan Smith played an intimate show at NYC’s Mercury Lounge last night. The show gave the lucky fans in the audience a preview of Canaan’s upcoming debut album, “Bronco,” out June 23rd. As if we weren’t already excited enough about his album, after hearing some of the new songs last night we are ecstatic. Canaan got the evening off to an energetic start with “Hole In A Bottle,” one of our favorite tracks off his self-titled EP. A song called “American Muscle” is guaranteed to become the next #MERICA theme song you’ll be blasting at your 4th of July picnic. It got the whole crowd rocking, with some over-enthusiastic dancers spilling their beers but no one minded because #MERICA.

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Canaan also shared the meaning behind the title of his album, “Bronco,” explaining that he wanted to share himself and who he is through his album. The album’s title track is in honor of his brother, whom Canaan lost when he was younger. He dedicated the song to him in a touching tribute, giving the audience “a few moments of peace.”

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Canaan ended the night with a singalong to his chart-climbing single “Love You Like That,” before hi-fiving everyone in the front row. We had a blast seeing the nitty gritty boy in the city for a night, and can’t wait until he’s back at the end of June for FarmBorough Festival! You can also catch him on tour with Dierks Bentley on the Sounds of Summer Tour.

Pre-order a copy of Canaan Smith’s “Bronco” now and get a signed CD booklet!

Set List
Hole In A Bottle
Two Lane Road
One Of Those
Stuck
American Muscle
Love At First
Good Kinda Bad
Jealous (Nick Jonas cover)
Mad Love
Stompin’ Grounds
Bronco
Love You Like That

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Artist to Watch, Country Music, On Tour

My Country 96.1 Presents A Thousand Horses At Emporium July 13!

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New York’s My Country 96.1 is bringing yet another rising country artist to Long Island!  This Summer, A Thousand Horses will take a break from their opening spot on the Southern Style Tour with Darius Rucker, to perform a more intimate set at the Emporium on July 13th.   Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 21st!

We suggest getting tickets ASAP for this one!  A Thousand Horses have been climbing the charts with their hit single, “Smoke.”  Their debut album, “Southernality” is out on June 9th, and includes jams like “Trailer Trashed” and “(This Ain’t No) Drunk Dial.”

My Country 96.1 Presents A Thousand Horses
Emporium – Patchogue, NY
July 13th at 7pm
Buy Tickets

Pre-order a copy of “Southernality” on iTunes and watch the video for “Smoke” below!

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Jonas Brothers, Music, On Tour

Nick Jonas Live In Concert Fall Tour Dates

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Following his performance at last night’s Billboard Music Awards, Nick Jonas just announced a fall tour with dates across the US and Canada.  Nick is bringing his friend Bebe Rexha with him on the new tour!  He’ll be opening a few shows with Kelly Clarkson as well.  Pre-sales start tomorrow, Tuesday, May 19th,  with public onsales Friday May 22nd.

Nick Jonas Live In Concert Fall Tour Dates
* denotes Kelly Clarkson Tour

Sept 6th – Hershey Theatre – Hershey, PA – Buy Tickets
Sept 7th – NY State Fair – Syracuse, NY – Buy Tickets
Sept 9th – Terminal 5 – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
Sept 10th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
Sept 11th – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT – Buy Tickets
Sept 13th – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI – Buy Tickets
Sept 14th – House Of Blues – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Sept 15th – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
Sept 17th – The Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO – Buy Tickets
Sept 20th – The Marquee – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets
Sept 22nd – House Of Blues – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
Sept 23rd – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
Sept 25th – The Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
Sept 26th – House Of Blues – Orlando, FL – Buy Tickets
Sept 27th – The Fillmore Miami Beach – Miami, FL – Buy Tickets
Sept 29th – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD – Buy Tickets
Oct 1st – Canadian Tire Centre – Ottawa, ON – Buy Tickets *
Oct 2nd – Bell Centre – Montreal, QC – Buy Tickets *
Oct 3rd – The Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
Oct 4th – Budweiser Gardens – London, ON – Buy Tickets *
Oct 6th – The Myth – St. Paul, MN – Buy Tickets
Oct 7th – MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB – Buy Tickets *
Oct 10th – SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, SK – Buy Tickets *
Oct 12th – Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB – Buy Tickets *
Oct 14th – Northlands Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB – Buy Tickets *
Oct 15th – EnCana Events Centre – Dawson’s Creek, BC – Buy Tickets *
Oct 17th – Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC – Buy Tickets *
Oct 23rd – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – Buy Tickets
Oct 25th – The Masonic – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets

Watch Nick perform “Jealous” at the Billboard Music Awards below.

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Friday Five, Movies, Music

The Friday Five: The Lonely Island

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The Lonely Island just started production on their new movie, a mockumentary about a boyband reunion and parody of fluffy music documentaries, produced by Judd Apatow.  This sounds amazing, and we can’t help but hope that Samberg’s BFF Justin Timberlake will make an appearance along with some of his former bandmates!  After all, Lance and Joey are actors, too (see the 2001 masterpiece “On The Line.”).  And Justin is a respected actor and all now, but never forget where he got his acting start – “Model Behavior” playing a teen heartthrob.   From the superficial stars to the real ones.

Here are some of our favorite tracks by The Lonely Island (excluding the ones featuring JT because duh.)

1. “Throw It On The Ground”
This ain’t my Dad, this is a cell phone!

2. “YOLO” featuring Adam Levine & Kendrick Lamar
You Oughta Look Out!

3. “I’m On A Boat” featuring T-Pain
If you claim to not sing this every time you’re on/near a boat, you’re lying.

4. “Jack Sparrow” featuring Michael Bolton
We’d be okay with Michael Bolton making an appearance in the movie, too.

5. “The Creep” featuring Nicki Minaj
They’ve got the boyband dance moves nailed.

Album Release, HIlary Duff, Music, Music Video

Watch Hilary Duff’s Video for “Sparks”

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Hilary Duff just released the music video for her new single, “Sparks!”  The video was inspired by the app Tinder, which Hilary has admitted to using herself.   Hilary’s recently dyed blue locks also make an appearance in the video, in fun choreographed scenes that throw us back to the glory days of TRL.  Watch the video below!

Hilary’s 5th studio album, “Breathe In.  Breathe Out.” will be out on June 16th.  You can pre-order a copy of the album now!   We can’t wait to hear more new music from Hilary – the album includes collaborations with Ed Sheeran, Tove Lo and more.

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Album Release, Country Music, Music

Kacey Musgraves Announces Sophomore Album, “Pageant Material”

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We’ve been minding our own biscuits, wondering when Kacey Musgraves would be releasing a new album.  After serving up a fresh hit, “Biscuits,” earlier this year, Kacey just announced her sophomore album, “Pageant Material” will be out June 23rd!  Kacey co-wrote every song on her new album with many of the same collaborators behind her GRAMMY-winning debut, “Same Trailer, Different Park.”  She also noted that the entire album was recorded live in the history RCA Studio A, giving the album “a more concise, classic sound,” as Kacey wrote on her Facebook page.

Check out the official tracklisting below and pre-order a copy today!

Kacey Musgraves – “Pageant Material”
1. “High Time”
2. “Dime Store Cowgirl”
3. “Late to the Party”
4. “Pageant Material”
5. “This Town”
6. “Biscuits”
7. “Somebody To Love”
8. “Miserable”
9. “Die Fun”
10. “Family Is Family”
11. “Good Ol’ Boys Club”
12. “Cup of Tea”
13. “Fine”

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New Politics Release “West End Kids” From Upcoming Album “Vikings”

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New Politics have just announced their third album and a brand new single to go with it!  The new album will be called “Vikings” and will be released on August 14th, 2015.

The new single is called “West End Kids” and we’re sure it’s in the running for “song of the summer” this year.  Known for their arena sized sing along choruses, the Danish band hail from the “west end” of Copenhagen and wanted to pay homage to their hometown in their brand new single.

Listen to the new track below!

Pick up a copy of “West End Kids” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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AJR, Music, On Tour

Andy Grammer Announces Tour with AJR & American Authors

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While we’ve gone to tours just to see the first opener, nothing is as exciting as a solid tour lineup from start to finish.   So we were thrilled when Andy Grammer announced that AJR and American Authors are joining him on tour this Summer!  AJR’s Ryan Met has penned tracks for Andy, including “Back Home” from his latest album. Both AJR and Andy started their music careers by busking – AJR in New York, Andy in Los Angeles. You can see the influence in their performing styles – they sure know how to win over a crowd. We hope they’ll join forces for a song or two on stage.

As if this wasn’t enough awesome for one evening, American Authors will also be on the lineup.   Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 15th.  Check out the tour dates below!

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Andy Grammer Tour With AJR & American Authors
June 3 – El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles, CA*
June 15 – Gramercy Theatre – New York, NY*
August 2 – Iron City – Birmingham, AL
August 3 – The Music Farm – Columbia, SC
August 5 – Bottle & Cork – Rehoboth Beach, DE*
August 6 – Innsbrook After Hours – Glen Allen, VA
August 7 – Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
August 8 – Indian Ranch – Webster, MA
August 9 – Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH***
August 11 – District Square – Kalamazoo, MI***
August 12 – Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY***
August 13 – Oshkosh Fairgrounds – Oshkosh, WI***
August 14 – Bluestem Center for the Arts – Moorehead, MN***
*AJR only
***American Authors Only

Watch Andy Grammer’s video for “Honey I’m Good” below and pickup a copy of his album “Magazines or Novels” on iTunes now!

Check out AJR’s latest video “Infinity” and pickup a copy of their debut album “Living Room” on iTunes!

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