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Video Premiere: Skiddalz "OMG"

Posted 5/11/12 5:22 pm EST by in Jersey Shore, The Pauly D Project, Video


One of the newest faces to hit the hip-hop airwaves is none other than a self-proclaimed "fat, white girl" rapper by the name of, Skiddalz.  Known for her tongue-twisting lyrics and high-energy live performances, this rapper has been attracting audiences from local venues in St. Louis to television shows.  With four of her original songs previously placed in over nine episodes of "Jersey Shore", and one in two episodes of the new MTV series, "The Pauly D Project", it's safe to say her music won't be going away anytime soon.  She doesn't look like your typical, favorite emcee; but her crazy rhyme-spitting can be loved even by the preppiest kids in school.  In her latest music video, "OMG", Skiddalz and her reject-posse go head-to-head with the cheer captain, Becky (Skiddalz' alter ego), as their two gangs clash over Becky trying to take the spotlight in Skiddalz' song.  In the end, Becky wants to tour with Skiddalz and become "BFFs", and Skiddalz proves to everyone that it takes talent, more than image, to stand out in the crowd.  To learn more about Skiddalz, visit her website at www.skiddalz.com

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The Duo Behind the Sound of Punk'd [ Interview ]

Posted 4/12/12 9:55 pm EST by in Death Valley, Interviews, Jersey Shore, Punkd, Video


Each week on MTV's Punk'd you get to witness the celebrities getting Punk'd by their peers. Just beyond the hi-jinx is the 'sound' of the show. The music. The glue. The 'Soundtrack' if you will. The duo behind the Punk'd theme song and overall sound this season are the Los Angeles based band Heavy Young Heathens. The HYH's are no strangers around MTV. Their music has been featured throughout shows such as Death Valley, Jersey Shore, and the Parkour Challenge. We recently had the pleasure of interviewing them about scoring music for Television and specifically Punk'd. The best part of this? They wrote and recorded a song called 'Joey Lawrence of Arabia' just for the fans of Punk'd to give away as a free download (below)

Heavy Young Heathens "Joey Lawrence of Arabia" - Free Download (right-click to save)

++ Get their Latest E.P. 'Scavengers' on iTunes - click here ++

[ Heavy Young Heathens Interview ]

ST: Prior to Punk'd, Had You Guys Ever Scored A Television Show?

HYH: No, we never scored a show. Hell, we never even scored with a Girl! But now, after Liz Miller (Punk'd Music Supervisor) found us playing at the Baked Potato in Hollywood and hired us to score Punk'd, all of our dreams have come true.

ST: During the process of creating original music for Punk'd, what was the creative direction you went for?

HYH: We went for the closest thing to RATT that we could. I think it’s safe to say we failed. So we went back to our original idea of creating a Big Fuzzy Drums and Bass sound.

ST: Being that you guys are a band, is scoring for TV more fulfilling creatively than hitting the road and touring?

HYH: The only things we miss about the Road and Touring are Buying Illegal Fireworks in New Mexico, Texas BBQ and Visiting Graceland 3+ times a year. Other than that, We carry a great deal of gratitude for the situation we are in right now, getting to be creative everyday doing what we love and making a living at it.

ST: How does it feel to hear your music each week on TV?

HYH: It is widely known that the days of traditional marketing for bands and records are over, so TV has introduced our music to so many listeners that we would never have reached otherwise. And Again, I cannot stress enough how much gratitude we have to be in this position.

ST: Do you have any advice for someone wanting to break into the field of scoring TV/Film?

HYH: Actually, I was going to ask you that same question. If you have any leads, I would love to pass along my Demo Tape. It is Cutthroat out there...

ST: Is there a specific person(s) 'musically' that have influenced you guys and your music?

HYH: Jeff Garber of National Skyline, Brett Detar, Fred Maher, The Dalai Lama & The Noid from Domino's Pizza (Bring Back the Noid)

++ [ VIDEO ] Heavy Young Heathens 'Figueroa Street' ++

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Video Premiere: Said The Whale 'Jesse, AR'

Posted 4/2/12 9:20 pm EST by in Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, Video


Hard work, persistence, patience, and strong songwriting are a few key ingredients that come to mind when we think of  Vancouver, BC band Said the Whale.  This fantastic 5-piece has been churning out music since 2007 and winning huge awards in their native Canada. You're certainly not a stranger to this band because they've been featured on MTV shows such as Jersey Shore and Teen Mom. Their new full length album 'Little Mountain' was released digitally on March 6, 2012 and please do yourself a favor and grab it on iTunes here

++ [ WATCH ] Said the Whale's brand new video 'Jesse, AR'

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Interview: National Skyline

Posted 4/2/12 3:45 pm EST by in Artist Interviews, Friendzone, Interviews, Jersey Shore, Teen Mom


Soundtrack recently reached out to Jeff Garber, the man behind the stellar band National Skyline. National Skyline has been creating and releasing music since the early 2000's, and they're no stranger around MTV. NS's music can be heard prominently throughout The Hills, Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and Friendzone. NS recently released an incredible full length album, Primitive Parade, that weaves deep elements of sonically unbeatable beats and emotions throughout. Top to Bottom, this album is beyond pleasing to the ears and worth your time. We posted the full album stream at the bottom of the interview. If you like what you hear, run out and grab it.

++ National Skyline interview ++

ST: Where are you from and how has that influenced your music?

NS: I'm from the Mid-West, specifically right outside St. Louis. Michael Stipe from REM graduated from my high school, which was a big deal. So I've been raised on indie music since I was a kid.

ST: What did MTV mean to you growing up and what does it mean to you now?

NS: It was very important for my development musically. I used to record MTV's 120 minutes and learned to play guitar by watching where people put their fingers.

ST: Who are some of your biggest musical influences and why?

NS: My favorite groups are Deerhunter, Washed Out, and Tame Impala. I'm a fan of any group that really delivers a dark hook. I tend to like sad music, I guess. Music that has emotional context.

ST: If you could work with one artist dead or alive, who would it be?

NS: I'd like to be a fly on the wall at some recording sessions for sure. Maybe U2's Unforgettable Fire or Radiohead's OK Computer.  I'd just like to be in the studio while they recorded those albums. Maybe I'd get coffee for people.

ST: Many of your songs deal with themes of love, heartbreak and the bittersweet. Where do you gather inspiration for your songs' subject matter?

NS: I write stream of consciousness lyrics. 90% of the time my final lyrics are the first ideas that popped into my head while I was writing the song. I try to make sure the words sound good. I guess I'm subconsciously bittersweet and lovelorn, now that I think about it.

ST: Real World or Jersey Shore?

NS: Jersey Shore nowadays, but I've spent lots of time with the Real World. I remember the first season, which was a looooong time ago.

ST: If you could be known for only one of your songs, which would you choose and why?

NS: I'm partial to a song called "He Was Lost". It's lyrically dark but the music is upbeat. A perfect balance of yin and yang.

++ Interview by Jaron Lum

+++ Purchase National Skyline's latest album 'Primitive Parade' here

++++  Stream the album 'Primitive Parade' below

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The casts of 'Jersey Shore' and 'American Reunion' come together for a dance-off

Posted 3/22/12 9:55 pm EST by in Jersey Shore


The casts of 'Jersey Shore' and 'American Reunion' have come together for a dance-off. The song you're hearing during the dance-off is "Lucky (featuring Dave Days)" from The Midi Mafia. Below you'll find a FREE Download of this explosive hot track.

Don't miss 'American Reunion' when it hits theaters April 6

FREE DOWNLOAD : The Midi Mafia "LUCKY (Feat. Dave Days)" (right-click to save)

 

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Interview: Desoto Jones

Posted 3/20/12 10:00 pm EST by in Artist Interviews, Interviews, Jersey Shore


Soundtrack recently caught up with the Philadelphia band Desoto Jones. They've had numerous song placements across many MTV shows, most notably Jersey Shore.

++ Buy their Latest Release  'Inward Telescopic' here ++

 

ST: Where are you guys from and how has that influenced your music?

DJ: We are all from New Jersey, directly across the river from Philadelphia. Adam and Owen Staszewski are brothers and grew up playing together.  Ean and Adam Francois went to the same high school only about fifteen minutes away from where Adam and Owen went to school. Greg Townsend is from a bit further north in New Jersey. Philadelphia really had a vibrant music scene while we were growing up. Ean, Owen and Adam were heavily involved in the hardcore, metal and punk underground scenes of the early 2000's in New Jersey and Philly. I think that definitely had an influence on us, but I'd say the music that influenced us all and made us start playing was grunge during the early 90's.

ST: What did MTV mean to you growing up? What does it mean to you now?

DJ: MTV was really important to us all growing up. Seeing videos of bands we loved, finding new bands, watching breaking music news, and live performances on the Video Music Awards all made us stop in our tracks. Nirvana Unplugged, as well as Pearl Jam Unplugged (and their Video Music Awards performances) are vivid memories for us. MTV was truly was an integral part of our adolescence.  What does MTV mean to us now? Words cannot describe the intense feeling of nostalgia as the theme song of Beavis and Butthead launches the show into new episodes. Amazing. Hearing newer bands through the various shows and how MTV is shedding light on how important music is when paired with visuals to create certain feelings is simply brilliant. We also can't describe how much the folks at MTV have done for Desoto Jones by placing our music in various shows. It provided a platform for us to gain invaluable exposure. Who would have thought that the channel we grew up worshiping would be using our music in their programming?  Surreal stuff.

ST: Who are some of your biggest musical influences and why?

DJ: Some of our biggest musical influences include 90's bands like Pearl Jam, STP, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, and so on. They were a major part of our formative years and left a huge imprint on our sense of what rock music is and how great it can be. That is our one common thread. Individually, we don't listen to the same music. But we feel that is part of what makes us a strong band: the ability to have a common vision of what we want to hear in songs and what is missing from modern alternative rock music. A lot of new music today seems to pull from 80's and new wave so we are proud to have roots in rock.

ST: If you could work with one artist dead or alive, who would it be?

DJ: Kurt Cobain because the guy could muster more musicality and passion in a few chords than others could do in their lifetime.

ST: If your music was a food, what would it be and why?

DJ: If our music was a food it would be a Doener Kebap (a turkish sandwich found in Germany). A confluence of different ideas, tons of substance, and a nice balanced approach. Punk rock prices, delicious results.

ST: Real World or Jersey Shore?

DJ: Jersey Shore - because you can hear us on the show!

ST: If you could be known for only one of your songs, which would you choose and why?

DJ: As far as material already out, I would say "Unreliable" because it has great melody, but isn't sugar coated. It has parts in it that musicians and fans alike can appreciate.

++ Interview by Jaron Lum

++ Follow @desotojones | Official Website ++

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Music from Jersey Shore Episode 11 Season 5

Posted 3/15/12 10:00 pm EST by in Jersey Shore


(Featured Artist: Amtrac)


Jersey Shore - Airdate: March 15, 2012

LMFAO - Get Crazy

(Theme Song)

Vicious Vicious - Beggars In The Rain

(scene: Mike talks about the prank Pauly and Vinnie pulled)

Air Dubai - Restless Youth

(scene: Coming Up on Jersey Shore)

Colleen Green - Dance The Night Away

(scene: Coming Up on Jersey Shore)

Tiny Animals - Chase Scene

(scene: Deena talks about getting ready to go to Jenk's)

Atlantic Connection (Ft. Tetris & Julz) - Big Shot

(scene: Pauly sets his drink on Deena's chest)

D-Lav, Shlavens & Craig Mitchell - Noises (Edson Pride Rapido Dub)

(scene: Vinnie talks to two girls at the bar)

Amtrac - In Love

(scene: One of the girls helps Vinnie find a woman that is DTF)

Buss One And The Black Madonna - Rebel Music

(scene: Deena gets upset at Mike for talking about her sister)

The Bartendaz - Theme Park

(scene: Vinnie propositions two lesbians)

Melismatics - Theez Daze

(scene: The cast heads back to the house)

N.E.P.H.E.W. - Nephgroove

(scene: Deena goes upstairs to confront Mike)

Bronze - Sara Lisa

(scene: Vinnie talks about his experience with the two girls)

Vicious Vicious - Let Me Down

(scene: The cast asks Vinnie about his night)

4 Da People - Holy Land (WMC Anthem)

(scene: The cast gets ready to go to Karma)

Erik Elias & Joey Alvarado - Meow (DJ Cytric Remix)

(scene: The cast is dancing and drinking)

Atlantic Connection - We Can Make It (Electro)

(scene: Mike runs into his brother at Karma)

Adrianne Serna - Let It Shine

(scene: The guys get ready to leave for the day)

Hogni  - Big Personality

(scene: Jenni and Ronnie cook dinner)

Plushgun - Our Way

(scene: The cast gets ready to eat their last Sunday dinner)

Two Guns  - Until We Part

(scene: The cast packs up and gets ready to leave)

The New F.O.'s - Travelin Man

(scene: Vinnie talks about his friendship with Pauly)

Anomie Belle - February Sun

(scene: Deena says goodbye to Pauly and Snooki)

Elaine Faye - You Know

(scene: Big Jerry arrives to pick up Pauly)

Tiny Animals - We Can Read The Stars

(scene: Snooki's Dad arrives to pick her up)

 

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Music from Jersey Shore Episode 10 Season 5

Posted 3/8/12 10:00 pm EST by in Jersey Shore


(Featured Artist: Two Guns)

Free Downloads from Episode 10

Two Guns "Land and Sea" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Friends of Emmet "Headlines" - Free Download (right-click to save)

Atlantic Connection "Big Shot (feat. Tetris & Julz)" - Free Download (right-click to save)

 

Jersey Shore - Airdate: March 8, 2012

LMFAO - Get Crazy

(Theme Song

Friends Of Emmet - Headlines

(scene: Snooki talks about Jionni and Mike)

Kill The Complex - Love You Right

(scene: Coming Up on Jersey Shore)

Stealing Signs - Batteries

(scene: Deena talks about her last day of work)

Air Dubai - Lazers

(scene: Deena and Snooki say goodbye to Danny)

Stealing Signs - Aquila

(scene: Snooki and Jionni arrive home)

Atlantic Connection - Big Shot feat. Tetris & Julz

(scene: The boys go to the club together)

Brett Detar - Caged Bird

(scene: Coming Up on Jersey Shore)

Two Guns - Land And Sea

(scene: The cast talks about going camping)

The Narrative - The Moment That It Stops

(scene: The cast arrives at their camping spot)

Brett Detar - Road To Ruin Woman

(scene: The cast attempts to pitch their tents)

Melismatics - In Droves

(scene: Pauly and Vinnie devise a prank)

Desoto Jones - Swimming The Current

(scene: Danny brings supplies for the prank)

Hogni - Out Of Town

(scene: Mike adds his touch to the campfire)

+++ [ WATCH ] Stealing Signs - "Batteries"

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Interview: Hannibal Leq

Posted 3/6/12 5:30 pm EST by in Interviews, Jersey Shore


The Multi-Talented Rapper Hannibal Leq, who could be heard all over last week's episode of Jersey Shore, took some time out of his busy schedule to sit down for this short interview:

ST: Where are you from and how has that influenced your music?

HL: Born in Cali, raised in Georgia, grew up in Colorado. Being from so many different areas and dealing with so many different things gave me a bigger bag of music to pull inspiration from.

ST: What did MTV mean to you growing up? What does it mean to you now?

HL: MTV meant a window for me to escape my realities and live through someone else's. I grew up on Yo! MTV Raps. And I always wanted my videos to be played. It means more to me now because now I'm the one whose songs are getting played and heard by the younger me's of this generation. And that is crazy!!

ST: Who are some of your biggest musical influences and why?

HL: My biggest influences in music vary. Anything R&B from the 70's and 80's because of how real and honest they were, all the way to gospel music. I call myself the hood prophet because I'm a spiritual emcee. I use music to seek redemption for my past transgressions.

ST: If you could work with one artist dead or alive, who would it be?

HL: Just like most people that do what I do, I would have to say Tupac. Because Pac was the realest to ever do it. From his cadences, his delivery, to his subject matter, he's the reason I take pride in what I do.

ST: Whether it's song-writing or performing, what helps you get the in "the zone"?

HL: Whether I'm song writing or performing my motivation is the same - my daughter. I do everything I do for her.

ST: If you could be known for only one of your songs, which would you choose and why?

HL: FLYIN HOME!! Because it talks about my struggles in life and what it took to be at where I am now.

++ Interview by: Jaron Lum

++ Follow: @HannibalLeq

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Get to Know: White Mystery + Download an Exclusive New Song

Posted 3/1/12 10:55 pm EST by in Interviews, Jersey Shore, Video


White Mystery is a ferocious power-duo hailing from Chicago. They had a great song placement in the Jersey Shore a few weeks back. Their sound and vision is steeped in the rich tradition of raw, relentless, and primitive powerhouse Rock N Roll ... and it shows. They've cut their D.I.Y. teeth by racking up thousands of miles hauling their gear and sound to countless clubs. Basing themselves in the upper Midwest certainly strengthens a band's bones. The weather isn't kind, but it produces some lethal Rock N Roll. White Mystery are embarking on a big tour that'll have them visiting cities and towns across the U.S. and Canada. Check out the Tour Dates here.

 ++ Click here for an Exclusive Free Download of their upcoming single 'People Power' ++

 ++ Purchase their latest album Blood & Venom here ++

We had the pleasure of sitting down with lead vocalist Alex White for a short chat

[ White Mystery Interview ]

ST:  How has the response been from your placement on Jersey Shore?

WM: The response from friends, family and press to the placement in Jersey Shore is resoundingly positive! In episode 7 from season 5, you hear White Mystery "Party" from Blood & Venom playing subtly inside the Shore Store. It's an appropriate musical pairing for a crucial moment over "Who ate the cake?" by a band that loves to eat cake too.

ST: Do you feel that placing music on Television, Films, or Commercials is 'Selling Out'?

WM: It's awesome to penetrate pop culture one guitar riff at a time. Placements on TV, films, and commercials are opportunities to reach people beyond their turntables, and provide a soundtrack to their lives. Levi's, Airwalk, and now MTV Jersey Shore sample songs we make, which means their markets react to original, badass tunes by a self-produced, DIY band like White Mystery. It would be awesome to sync up with more television shows and movies, especially cartoons!

ST: Being that White Mystery is a two-piece. Who is your biggest inspiration as a musical 'Duo'?

WM: The biggest inspiration to White Mystery is the MC5, which is five people...but Jeff the Brotherhood, Dexter Romweber Duo, and The White Stripes are all respectable rock'n'roll sibling duos that share the same cosmic space as White Mystery.

ST: Who is your hand down favorite guitarist of all time and why?

WM: Poison Ivy from the Cramps is my favorite guitarist for her reverb-dripping, hollow-body tone that connects rockabilly, surf, and punk.  The intro from "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" is an all-time favorite! We're cut from the same cloth as redheaded, curly girl, mid-20th-century worshipping punks. Here's a diagram of all my influences, including Marc Bolan and Tina Turner - Check it out Here

ST: If you had to share a tour with two other bands, in any decade, who would be the other two bands be on the tour?

WM: Black Sabbath, 1970 or present.  And The Who "Tommy" tour, with matching fringe jackets.

++ Interview by Scottie Diablo

++ Follow @MissAlexWhite | whitemysteryband.com | People Power 7" ++

++ [ WATCH ] White Mystery perform 'People Power' in Chicago ++

White Mystery - People Power (Live) from Five Penn Films on Vimeo.

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