Posted 11/21/12 3:02 pm EST by Scottie Diablo in Album Reviews, Soundtrack Discovers, Video
Kita Klane | follow: @TheInfamousKita
Last month we introduced you to Los Angeles artist Kita Klane. She released her debut EP "In Love With The Enemy" on iTunes last month and a brand new video for her single "The Enemy" this past week. Kita's sheer talent delivers a one-two punch and we guarantee you'll be hearing a lot from her in 2013 and beyond.
++ Check out Kita Klane's new video below
Posted 11/19/12 10:55 pm EST by Scottie Diablo in Album Reviews, Video
Kate Earl (photo credit: Martha Galvan) | follow: @KateEarl
Los Angeles based singer Kate Earl released a powerful new album today called "Stronger". Stronger is a cohesive body of work that feels like late-70's Fleetwood Mac with a hint of Sheryl Crow sensibilities. In fact, Stronger was recorded at the same studio Fleetwood Mac recorded their classic album Tusk. Kate teamed up with Brett Dennen and guitar wizard Blake Mills to handcraft this fantastic album. Overall . . . Stronger makes you feel like you're speeding north, top down, on California's Pacific Coast Highway with 76 degree warm winds blowing throughout. Stronger is a must and gets better after each listen.
+ [ PURCHASE ] Kate Earl's new album "Stronger" on iTunes
+ [ STREAM ] Kate Earl "One Woman Army" (via Soundcloud)
+ [ WATCH ] Kate Earl "One Woman Army"
Posted 7/16/12 3:00 pm EST by Scottie Diablo in Teen Mom, Teen Mom 2, Teen Mom Soundtrack
++ [ UPDATE July 16, 2012 ] The Teen Mom Soundtrack that was released last January will be taken down from iTunes tomorrow July 17. This is your chance to head over to iTunes and give to an excellent cause! ++
Today marks the official release of the The Teen Mom Soundtrack which is exclusively available through iTunes. Beginning today through July 17, 2012, your purchase of The MTV Teen Mom Soundtrack will help advance unplanned pregnancy efforts. The proceeds of the sales will go towards the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy.
+++ Click Here To Purchase The Teen Mom Soundtrack +++
All of the girls featured in MTV’s Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2 share one thing in common – coping with the challenging realities of being a teen parent. For tips on how to control your (own) sex life and prevent unintended pregnancies, please visit itsyoursexlife.org. If you’re sexually active and looking for methods of birth control, please visit Besider.org
According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, more than 700,000 teenage girls in the U.S. become pregnant each year and one out of every ten children in the U.S. is born to a teenage mother. Additionally, 3 out of 10 girls will get pregnant at least once by the age of 20.
This soundtrack contains music from twelve emerging artists that have been featured in Teen Mom and Teen Mom 2
Track Listing:
1.E For Explosion - "This Is Me Being Honest"
2.The Wealthy West - "Give Me Resurrection"
3.Automatic Empire - "Nothing Real Can Last Forever"
4.One Hundred Paces - "Rise"
5.Lennon Sloane - "Bigger Than Us"
6.Ian Love - "Take My Hand"
7.Desert Noises - "Tell Me You Love Me"
8.Andy Davis - "Hard To Believe"
9.Dave Thomas Junior - "Until We Head Into The Stars"
10.Blackchords - "Raise My Hands"
11.The Rocketboys - "On The Other Side"
12.Jay Malinowski - "There's A Light"
One of the artists included on the Teen Mom Soundtrack, Andy Davis, recently released his new album “Heartbreak Yellow”
+++ Watch the World Premiere Video for Andy Davis' "Solution To Run" below +++
Posted 6/28/12 9:00 am EST by Scottie Diablo in Laguna Beach, The Hills
Back in 2004, MTV launched the groundbreaking show Laguna Beach. A few of these fresh faces, at the time, went on to star in The Hills. Beginning this week, MTV is going "Retro". Several seasons of Laguna Beach and The Hills will be airing each morning. Laguna Beach will be airing June 25 - 29th, and The Hills will hit your screen July 2 - 27th. During these Seasons you heard some pretty incredible music. A lot of artists you may have heard for the very first time. The likes of The All- American Rejects, Angels & Airwaves, Sugarcult, or Vaughn Penn.
Don't forget to tune into MTV each morning from 9am - Noon !
Want to relive those music moments? Then head over to iTunes and grab the music
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Posted 5/4/12 6:08 pm EST by Scottie Diablo in Interviews, Soundtrack With Ricky Reed
Ricky Reed, the dude behind the moniker Wallpaper. hits the backstage artist area to interview Electric Guest. They discuss Dangermouse, Deserts, and Emerging Artists. Have a Peek below. Electric Guests' debut album 'Mondo' is out now on iTunes
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Posted 4/2/12 3:45 pm EST by Scottie Diablo 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