Blog: Band Weblogs

Manchester natives The 1975 premiered the music video for their new single "Chocolate" at THEFADER . Watch below, here on BandWeblogs.com . The track is featured on the band's forthcoming EP Music For Cars , which will be preceded by the band's full-length debut on Vagrant Records early this summer in the U.S. Over the past few months, The 1975 - comprised of Matthew Healy (vocals), Adam Hann (guitar), Ross MacDonald (bass), and George Daniel (drums) -- have been rolling out [...]

"Not Worthy" is the brilliant new single from Italian born singer Jack Savoretti , released on 25th March 2013, taken from his number 1 Indie Breaker album 'Before The Storm' which topped the charts this month. 2013 has started well for Jack, with a performance on BBC Breakfast already under his belt, he has now been invited for a second time to support Brit Nominated Jake Bugg on his European tour this March! Mixed by Steve Booker [...]

FRIDAY 12 JULY 2013 - JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, (his only UK festival performance of 2013), SNOOP DOGG, TREY SONGZ, JOHN LEGEND, MIGUEL, AND VERY SPECIAL GUEST - FRANK OCEAN SATURDAY 13 JULY 2013 - JAY Z (his only European performance of 2013), EMELI SANDE, RITA ORA, KENDRICK LAMAR, MIGUEL, DJ FRESH/ LIVE, AND VERY SPECIAL GUEST - CALVIN HARRIS QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK, LONDON TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2013 AT 9AM Live Nation is excited to [...]

Band Kicks Off North American Headlining Tour With Sold Out Show At Madison Square Garden Passion Pit is set to launch "Carried Away," the second single off their critically acclaimed album Gossamer . The band has released the track's official music video directed by sibling-duo Brewer (Alt-J, Purity Ring, War on Drugs), starring actress Sophia Bush and Passion Pit's Michael Angelakos . "The music video was shot in Los Angeles and tells the [...]

Tommy Coyle is a singer-songwriter from York, England. After travelling in Australia, New Zealand and other far flung places in Europe and Asia, honing his songwriting skills and earning his keep by playing in hostels and bars, he moved to London in 2011 to become a full-time musician where he founded an open mic at the Camden Eye. Here he met his new best friends and band members Stephen Slesser (drums), Joe Watkin (bass) and John Fogerty (lead guitar). Tommy's songs have been compared to artists such as Bright Eyes, Frank [...]

Singer songwriter Jonny Craig (Dance Gavin Dance, Emarosa, Isles and Glaciers) has announced the launch of an Indiegogo campaign to crowdfund his new EP coming out later this year. Fans that choose to contribute will be eligible for a chance at the following perks: Early Access To A New Single Early Access to Multiple New Singles Signed Poster or AltPress Magazine A Personalized Tweet, YouTube Video, or Phone Call from Jonny A SXSW meet and greet and a laminate into the show A Golden Ticket (Free JC [...]

MUSE BREAKS RECORD FOR MOST WEEKS AT NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD'S ALTERNATIVE CHART WITH CURRENT SINGLE "MADNESS" DEBUT SINGLE FROM BRITISH BAND'S ALBUM 2ND LAW HAS SPENT 19 WEEKS AT NO. 1 Best-selling British rock band Muse has broken the record for number of weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Chart with "Madness," the debut single off the trio's current album 2nd Law . The 2013 Grammy Award-nominated track has spent 19 weeks at No. 1, [...]

THE BLACK KEYS WIN THREE GRAMMY AWARDS EL CAMINO CERTIFIED RIAA PLATINUM The Black Keys win three awards at the 55th annual Grammy Awards - Best Rock Performance, Best Rock Song and Best Rock Album. The celebrated duo also performed their hit song "Lonely Boy" with Dr. John and Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the live, televised awards ceremony. The Black Keys El Camino certified RIAA Platinum [...]

Tom Odell will release his amazing new single "Hold Me" on March 31, 2013 through ITNO / Columbia Records. His debut album 'Long Way Down' will be released on April 15th. Tom Odell to release debut album 'Long Way Down' [Watch Videos] Tom Odell - Hold Me video: The 22 year old from Chichester was recently presented with the prestigious BRITs Critics' Choice Award. The first male [...]

GUNS N' ROSES ADDED AS THIRD HEADLINER TO GOVERNORS BALL 2013 LINEUP FEATURING KANYE WEST, KINGS OF LEON, NAS, PRETTY LIGHTS, THE AVETT BROTHERS, GRIZZLY BEAR, THE XX, CUT COPY, BEACH HOUSE, KENDRICK LAMAR, THE LUMINEERS, ANIMAL COLLECTIVE, EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, FEIST, YOUNG THE GIANT, THIEVERY CORPORATION, JAPANDROIDS, BEIRUT, AND MORE... THREE DAYS OF MUSIC, ART, AND ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY JUNE 7TH - SUNDAY JUNE 9TH IN NEW YORK CITY EARLY BIRD + ADVANCED TICKETS SOLD OUT IN UNDER FIVE [...]

Gary Clark Jr. , in conjunction with The Traffic King of Sound, is excited to announce the 1st Annual Maverick Music Festival featuring Gary Clark Jr., The Toadies, Girl in a Coma, Arum Rae , and Henry + the Invisibles on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Maverick Plaza inside historic La Villita in beautiful, downtown San Antonio. Clark, along with his management team and partners in San Antonio, TX, decided to build the festival to reinvigorate the music scene in San Antonio. An Austin native, Clark sees the event as an [...]

"Entertain You" single release date: 18th March 2013 Funky Twinz release their unstoppable bass heavy slice of urban/dance "Entertain You" just in time to catch the first wave of big tunes set to rule the clubs and airwaves this summer. Funky Twinz are DJs, cousins and best friends Curtis B and Moby D , who have been making funky house tracks together since 2010. Their singles Smile Ft Angel J, Calypso, Energizer and Yes Mate have been massive on the UK Funky scene, picked up national radio support [...]

GRAMMY-NOMINATED RECORDING ARTIST CHARLIE WILSON DEBUTS AT #1 ON BILLBOARD'S TOP R&B ALBUMS CHART; #4 ON TOP 200 CHART New Single, "My Love Is All I Have," #1 on Billboard Chart for Two Consecutive Weeks! R&B icon and Grammy-nominated RCA Records recording artist Charlie Wilson 's new album Love, Charlie debuts at #1 on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart and #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. This entry marks Wilson's second #1 entry on the [...]

Ruarri Joseph returns this spring with the release of his new album 'Brother' on March 25, 2013 through Warner Label Services. The record, Ruarri's fourth studio album to date, is preceded by the release of a new single "Until The Luck Runs Dry" on March 18. Ruarri will tour the UK in support, including St Pancras Old Church on Thursday, 7 February. Ruarri Joseph - "Until The Luck Runs Dry" video: 'Brother' [...]

BlastMusic Is Proud To Release T-Boz's new single "Champion" Now Available via digital retailers Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins releases an inspirational new track titled "Champion" on BlastMusic. Millions of fans have already been treated to a preview of the song, "Champion" when it first aired on "Totally T-Boz" on the TLC Network . "Champion" is now available for purchase online and proceeds from the single sales will benefit children with sickle cell and leukemia. T-Boz herself was diagnosed with sickle cell as a [...]

Justin Timberlake has revealed the art (above) and full track listing for his third solo album, The 20/20 Experience , due for release on March 19, 2013 on RCA Records. Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie Featuring Jay Z" reaches #1 The CD packaging, photographed by Tom Munro , will be featured on The 20/20 Experience albums worldwide. On February 10, 2013 Justin will have his national television musical performance debut during the 55th Grammy Awards [...]

NEW BIFFY CLYRO ALBUM OPPOSITES DEBUTS AT #1 IN THE UK SET FOR US RELEASE MARCH 12, 2013 COACHELLA SLOT AND US TOUR WITH MUSE CONFIRMED Breakthrough rock band Biffy Clyro has claimed the top spot on the UK charts with their new album Opposites . The band's sixth release and first #1 debut sold over 70,000 copies, almost double what the #2 album sold. Opposites is set [...]

Arctic Monkeys are pleased to be returning to the US for a short run of tour dates at the end of May 2013. The band will be performing at Sasquatch! Festival before heading north to the Wilma Theater in Missoula and then travelling south to Texas, wrapping things up with a show at the House of Blues in Dallas. Arctic Monkeys May 2013 U.S. tour dates: (Dates and information subject to change.) MAY 2013 24th May Sasquatch! Festival, George, WA 25th May [...]

Hitting Stores in February, Shoe Projects Bring Each Band Member's Personal Style and Passions to Life In a continuing creative partnership, Vans and iconic rock band Metallica proudly introduce a four-piece signature collection designed by each band member delivering to stores in February. Each Metallica member - James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo - had free reign to choose any iconic Vans shoe style and make it their own while drawing from their favorite influences in the worlds of [...]

Warner Bros. Records Signs Buzzed-About NYC Rock Band SKATERS 7" SINGLE OF "I WANNA DANCE" TO BE RELEASED APRIL 9TH BAND TO PERFORM AT SXSW IN MARCH Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has signed buzzed-about New York City-based rock band Skaters to its roster. Their smart, dynamic sound blends their disparate new wave, punk and hip-hop influences into their own modern indie hybrid. Their live shows and independently released EP has already earned them attention from [...]