Givenstone - EP (2010)

Givenstone is a modern rock band from Canada that released a solid 3 track EP this year, there are traces of postgrunge in their sound and even though there is no song that stand out here - I can find no mediocre stuff either.
Pretty good!

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www.givenstone.com

Friday Nights Free Download

Friday Nights debut album from 2009 is now available as free download at www.reverbnation.com/fridaynightsmusic
It is produced by Ken Andrews (Failure, Year of the rabbit) and is a pretty good alternative rock album.

Jon Robbins drum video to Human Cometh - Cross the river styx

Here is Human Cometh drummer Jon Robbins playing to Cross the river styx.

Petree and more music news

Petree - Memory lane VIDEO, taken from the forthcoming album "Weakness makes you beautiful" out on May 18.

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers will release their first album in 8 years in spring 2010, the new album is called "Mojo" and you can listen to the brand new song "Good enough" at www.tompetty.com/news/title/listen-to-good-enough

Randy Goodrum is writing with Steve Perry again for Perry´s upcoming solo album.

Dizzy Mizz Lizzy will release their 4 CD box "Dizzcography" on March 31, it features their 2 studio albums, Live in Aarhus and the Best of collection.

The long forgotten new album "Retrospectacular" from the Danish melodic hard rockers PANGEA finally sees the light of day in 2010.

Ultradrive - Believe

Atlanta based modern rock band UltraDrive´s debut album "Believe" is available now on iTunes and at cdbaby.com.
www.myspace.com/ultradrive

Human Cometh and Jay Schankman

Human Cometh would like to welcome their new member Jay Schankman from Kingston, Ohio, USA to the line up. Jay will play keyboards on the Human Cometh II album that will be out later in 2010.
We can also announce that the hard copies for our debut "Evolution" will be available for purchase in late April.
My first blog rothnroll.blogspot.com (2006-2010) is now history, I have deleted it and will focus 100% on palaceofrock instead.

Cooper - Magic rocks (2009)

The first time I heard Toronto based hardrock band Cooper´s debut "Magic rocks", I thought it was a pretty mediocre album where the singer didnt move me at all.
But I´m glad I didnt give up and gave the album a second chance, there are in fact some good songs on it like "Find a way" and "Bad intentions".
The singer Gordon Edwards should focus on the lower range of his vocal limits because it´s still not funny to hear his weak high pitch performance on "Middle eastern dream".
Bandleader Paul Cooper who also handles the drums and piano, is a decent songwriter in the old school league of hard rock.
The band will release their new album this summer.

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www.coopermusic.ca

John Waite - In real time Live out on May 14

John Waite, the popular British singer/songwriter/performer who brought you immortal songs such as the smash Billboard #1 hit “Missing You”, “Change” and “When I See You Smile” (with Bad English) is back with “In Real Time” – a live album capturing the energy of his new live show and his renewed love for Rock Music.

“In Real Time” is an electrifying new live CD recorded on tour during 2009 with John Waite’s super-charged three-piece band. The album will hit stores on May 14th in Europe on Frontiers Records. Classic hits like “Change,” “Missing You,” The Babys’ “Back On My Feet Again” and “Head First”, Bad English’s “Best Of What I Got” and “When I See You Smile” and even a blistering version of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll” take on entirely new lives in their raw forms on the spontaneously delicious “In Real Time”.

“It’s a lot of the hits played how we play them live,” Waite says of “In Real Time”. “It’s like late 60’s rock in London when it was performance driven, prior to becoming commercialized – back in the days when everybody got in a transit van, sat on the amps and drove for hours to the next gig. When I set out to do this record, I wanted to simplify it down to what I remember rock and roll being as a kid – a three-piece band with a singer – so it’s very raw and right on the edge.”

John Waite recorded five albums with The Babys before launching a solo career with “Ignition”, a record which spawned the MTV/rock radio staple “Change”, only to be surpassed later by one of the greatest pop/rock ballads of all time – “Missing You”.

In the late 80’s, John Waite continued his success with supergroup Bad English. Along with a succession of Billboard Hot 100 hits he achieved the #1 position, once again, with the band’s single, “When I See You Smile”.

John Waite has released nine studio albums to date and is currently writing for and working on an all new original material record expected sometime in 2010.

“In Real Time” includes the following songs:
Change; Back On My Feet Again; In Dreams; Every Time I Think of You; Band Intro; Prelude; New York City Girl; Best Of What I Got; Missing You; Head First; Rock and Roll; When I See You Smile*.
* Bonus Track

Band:
John Waite: Lead Vox, Rhythm Guitar on “In Dreams” & “When I See You Smile”
Tim Hogan: Bass Guitar
Luis Maldonado: Lead Guitar, Backing Vox
Billy Wilkes: Drums, Backing Vox

Boyce Avenue and more news of rock

Pop/rock band Boyce Avenue will release their new album "All we have left" on May 11, the new single "Every breath" is available now.

Played in Space: The Best of Something Corporate is a compilation album by Something Corporate set to be released April 27,
the album features 19 tracks including the 2 previously unreleased tracks "Konstantine" and "Watch the Sky plus the brand new song "Wait".

Good Charlotte has re-recorded their new album "Cardiology" with producer Don Gilmore, it is set to be released on May 11.

The iTunes bonus track for Ratt´s new album Infestation (out on April 20) is called "Scatter".

Stone Gods (formerly The Darkness) is currently recording their new album which according to the band sounds like a mix between The Beatles, Alice in Chains and Megadeth.

Southern rocker Bo Bice will release his new album "Different shades of blue" on May 18, check out the new track "Witness" at www.myspace.com/bobice

The Trews new Live DVD "Friends and total strangers" features several unreleased songs.

The French synthrock band Phoenix latest single "1901" is a Top 5 hit in U.S, watch the video at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMOkORxF4JA

A Road Less Traveled - Of a captive heart (2009)

The christian modern rock band A Road Less Traveled shows a lotta class on their new EP "Of a captive heart", this is a well produced and performed rock album with traces of electronica.
The single "Underneath" bring thoughts to Evanescence (without the female vocals) and the following "Chasing the day" is more soulful close to bands like State of Man and P.O.D.
Great stuff!

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www.myspace.com/aroadlesstraveled

Apollo - Too many nights VIDEO and other news

Danish pop/rock band Apollo will release their debut album on Copenhagen Records in May, check out the awesome video of the new single "Too many nights"

Kiss will record another studio album after the Sonic Boom tour.

Australian progrock band Unitopia will release their new album "Artificial" on May 3.

Metro Station has broken up.

Irish rock band Ash´s new single "Dionysian urge" is available now, their new album "A-Z Vol.1" will be released on April 19.

Hot Hot Heat´s new album "Future breeds" will be released on June 1.

Pete and the Poets - Are we going to America (2010)

Pete and The Poets comes from my hometown Orebro, Sweden and features members of User of a Common name and The Mahatmas plus the talented singer Peter Nygren.
Their debut "Are we going to America" is a professionally sounding Americana/Folkpop album that is perfect for a laid back moment on a sunday afternoon.

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www.peteandthepoets.com

Triumph Greatest Hits Remixed CD/DVD

TRIUMPH, the legendary Canadian Hard Rock trio formed by Gil Moore (drums and vocals), Mike Levine (bass and keyboards) and Rik Emmett (guitars and vocals) are releasing in Europe on Frontiers Records the newest Greatest Hits compilation package on CD and DVD appropriately titled “Greatest Hits Remixed”.

The two-disc set, which will be in the shops on May 14th, includes a hit-laden 14 track cd, which was remixed by Rich Chycki (Aerosmith, Rush), giving the songs an incredible sonic wallop. A previously unreleased recording of “Love Hurts” will be the new lead single.

The DVD features eleven promo and live videos in widescreen filmed over Triumph’s career, as well five bonus features, including 3 more unreleased videos (“Child of the City,” “Blinding Light Show” and “Love Hurts”) and footage of Triumph’s induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2008.

"We have been planning this release forever," says Mike Levine. "For years, Triumph fans have been demanding that we give them a fresh greatest hits package and they are going to love this one."

The 6-panel digipak will also include a 20 pages full colour booklet, complete with liner notes, lyrics, credits and chockfull of vintage photos and will most certainly be a hit with Triumph’s consistent legion of fans.

Triumph pushed the limits of Arena Rock to the max with their legendary live shows and virtuoso playing. Add to it some of the most recognizable and celebrated radio classics (“Lay it on the Line”, “Hold On”, “Fight the Good Fight” and “Magic Power”), a vault full of gold and platinum sales awards for their ten studio albums and there you have one of the most successful rock acts of the 1970‘s/1980’s!

And now, fans both new and old will have the opportunity to discover/re-discover Triumph, with the all killer/no filler ‘Greatest Hits Remixed.’

Frontiers looks forward to work with Triumph and plans more surprises for the fans of this amazing band !

“Greatest Hits Remixed” includes
CD: Allied Forces; Lay it on the Line; Follow Your Heart; Magic Power; I Live For the Weekend; Hold On; Just One Night; Fight the Good Fight; Spellbound; Never Surrender; Lights Go Down; Somebody’s Out There; Rock and Roll Machine; Love Hurts.

DVD: Follow Your Heart; Lay It On the Line; Spellbound; Magic Power; Lights Go Down; Hold On; Just One Night; Somebody’s Out There; Allied Forces; Never Surrender; Never Say Never.
Bonus Video: Child of the City (with Phil X on guitar); Blinding Light Show (Bootleg: Filmed on Fan Cam); Love Hurts.

April Divine - Redemption single available now

The new April Divine single "REDEMPTION" is now available for purchase on MANY digital stores - go get it!

iTunes:
http://itunes.apple.com/se/album/redemption-single/id363002367

CDON [Sweden]:
http://downloads.cdon.com/index.phtml?country=se&page=product&trackid=82769712

THIS SONG IS AWESOME!!!!!

Def Leppard - Burnout B-side

I have never heard of this b-side before and its good, "Burnout" is a leftover from the Euphoria album. Go Lep Go!
Download it here:
www.mediafire.com/?mjmwmnqwzlj

Matthew Mayfield - Man made machines EP

Matthew Mayfield´s new EP "Man-made machines" is out now, you can download the title track for free at www.matthewmayfield.com - this song is really good.
Thanks to Philippe.

Playlist March 22

Playlist March 22
Some nice albums Ive been listening to this weekend.
MM9 – The air between us (2010)
The Killers-like dance rock from down under, new wave mixed with electro rock and voila! MM9
Scorpions – Sting in the tail (2010)
The Germans final album and very 80´s sounding like a mix of Love at first sting and Savage amusement
Crash Karma – Crash Karma (2010)
This is a bit of a mini supergroup from Canada with members from Our Lady Peace, Tea Party and I Mother Earth. A cool alternative modern rock album
Poisonblack – Of rust and bones (2010)
4th album from the Finnish numetal band, a disappointment however
Before their eyes – Untouchable (2010)
Actually a really great album of pop punk/hardcore/metal from a melodic band.

User of a common name - To feel VIDEO

User of a common name - To feel (2003)

User of a common name - Dont stop loving me VIDEO

User of a common name - Dont stop loving me (2006)

Lifeline - You better believe it VIDEO

Lifeline - You better believe it (1985)

Crystal Blue - Back on track VIDEO

Crystal Blue - Back on track VIDEO (2003)

Motherlode - Wise man LIVE VIDEO

Motherlode - Wise man LIVE Feb 2010

Wrestling With Angels - Lost wings VIDEO

Wrestling With Angels - Lost wings (2009)

Seven Story Fall and some more news

Download the new tracks "Nightmares" and "The girl, the night, the hypocrite" for free with Seven Story Fall at the link below.
Their new album "If memories still meant something" is coming soon.
www.purevolume.com/sevenstoryfallmi


Irish hardrock band Glyder will release their new album "Yesterday, today and tomorrow" on April 23, the new album features a guest performance from Y&T guitarist Dave Meniketti.

Papa Roach will release a live album this summer with 5 new studio tracks where some of the songtitles are "Nemesis", "One of these days" and "No matter what".

Crossfade´s new untitled album has a darker sound according to the band and will be released in July.

My band Human Cometh has written 6 new songs for the upcoming album HC2, they are one ballad, one instrumental and 4 rockers.
We are not like everybody else and says the new album will be better and heavier, it will be an equally good follow up to our debut "Evolution".

Playlist March 20

This week I´ve been listening to:
Calling All Cars - Hold hold fire (2010)
energetic Aussie rock in the same vein as Foo Fighters
Extreme - Take us alive (2010)
new double live cd from Boston rockers Extreme playing their best songs
Poets of the fall - Twilight theater (2010)
stadium pop from the popular Finnish band
Tetanus - Such a loser (2010)
tough modern rock from Bieler Bros records that bring thoughts to Trust Company
Trail - To the rest of the world (2010)
nice British rock like Collective Soul meeting Live

Fairline - Need a way out

Fairline is a promising new band that sounds like a mix between Maroon 5 and Parachute.
Download their new single "Need a way out" for free at
http://fairline.bandcamp.com

Human Cometh - Evolution FREE DOWNLOAD

Human Cometh´s debut cd "Evolution" is now available as free download at:
www.humancometh.com
For fans of melodic hard rock!

Caesars Rome - The company we keep (2010)

Caesars Rome
The company we keep
Location : UK
Genre : Emo / Alternative Rock
For fans of : Brand New, Anberlin, Armor For Sleep
www.myspace.com/caesarsrome
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The Giant Leap - The Giant Leap (2010)

The Giant Leap
The Giant Leap
Location : Finland
Genre : Pop / Rock
For fans of : Sunrise Ave, L-60, Poets of the fall
www.myspace.com/thegiantleap
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Playlist March 15

Top 5 albums Ive been listening to this weekend
1.AC DC - Powerage (1978)
2.AC DC - Highway to hell (1979)
3.AC DC - Back in black (1980)
4. ASIA - Omega (2010)
5.Salem Al Fakir - Ignore this (2010)

Since October and more album news

Modern rock band Since October´s new song "The show" will be used as the official theme song for Wrestlemania XXVI, their new album "Lies, scars and apologies" will be out on May 18.
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Progressive / Alternative rock band My Epic is currently working on the follow up to their 2008 debut "I am undone", the new album is set to be released in June.
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Indie rock band Band of Horses will release their new album "Infinite arms" on May 18.
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Hardcore / Metal band Sky Eats Airplane will release their new EP "The sound of symmetry" on April 13, listen to the title track at
www.myspace.com/skyeatsairplane
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British rock girl Natascha Sohl will release her new album "Dirty little word" on April 12, download the title track for free at:
www.reverbnation.com/nataschasohl

Jane Doe - EP (2009)

Jane Doe
EP
Location : USA
Genre : Modern Rock / Metal
For fans of : A.D.D, Lennon, The Letter Black
http://meetjanedoe.net/songs.html
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Colorsound - A new feeling EP (2010)

Colorsound
A new feeling
Location : Montreal, Canada
Genre : Powerpop
For fans of : The Click Five, Rooney, The Last Goodnight
www.myspace.com/colorsoundmusic
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Lybecker - Until we feel alive (2009)

Lybecker
Until we feel alive
Location : Seattle, USA
Genre : Christian Rock
For fans of : Switchfoot, The Turning, Downhere
www.myspace.com/lybeckermusic
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Bobaflex - Chemical Valley EP (2010)

Bobaflex
Chemical Valley
Location : West Virginia, USA
Genre : Numetal / Hard Rock
For fans of : Godsmack, Drowning Pool, Disturbed
www.myspace.com/bobaflex
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Night By Night - Cant walk away EP (2010)

Night By Night
Cant walk away
Location : UK
Genre : Melodic Rock / AOR
For fans of : Nightranger, Def Leppard, Y&T
www.myspace.com/nightbynightmusic
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Ultravox - Return to Eden

Ultravox new Live 2 CD/DVD "Return to Eden" will be released on April 5.
The entire concert was filmed on their Reunion tour 2009.
Tracks:
Astradyne
Passing strangers
We stand alone
Mr X
Visions in blue
The thin wall
I remember
Rage in Eden
Lament
One small day
All stood still
Your name has slipped my mind
Vienna
Reap the wild wind
Dancing with tears in my eyes
Hymn
Sleepwalk
The voice

Isles and Glaciers - The hearts of lonely people EP (2010)

Isles and Glaciers
The hearts of lonely people EP
Location : USA
Genre : Post Hardcore / Rock
For fans of : Pierce The Veil, Emarosa, The Receiving End of Sirens
www.myspace.com/islesandglaciers
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WishTribe - WishTribe (2008)

WishTribe
WishTribe
Location : Arkansas, USA
Genre : Post Grunge
For fans of : 12 Stones, Puddle of Mudd, Staind
www.myspace.com/wishtribe
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Davy Jones Locker - Schizophrenia, The dance machine (2009)

Davy Jones Locker
Schizophrenia, the dance machine
Location : Norway
Genre : Alternative Rock
For fans of : Inglow, Dog Almighty, Span
www.myspace.com/davyjoneslocker
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Hammarstrom, DiCola, Edman and Far news

Hammarstrom from Orebro, Sweden has released their debut single "Reach out" on iTunes.
This song is a wetdream for modern rock fans.
Listen to it at:
www.myspace.com/hammarstrommusic
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The amazing singer Goran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, Kharma, XSavioR) is currently working on a solo album, expect a killer pomprock album!
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Keyboard maestro Vince DiCola and vocal god Rick Livingstone has posted the brand new song "Bound and gagged" as free download at the link below.
A must for fans of Thread, Rocky IV and Transformers.
www.tdrsmusic.com/vince.html
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The electro rock band Far featuring Jonah Matranga will release their new album "At night we live" on May 18, their great new single "Pony" is available on iTunes.
Listen to the splendid single at:
www.myspace.com/far

Free downloads and more

Florida based alternative pop act Surprises released the new EP "All dressed up and nowhere to die" in Feb, 2010.
Download the new track "Magnolia tree" for free below, it´s really good.
www.purevolume.com/surprises

Brooklyn based indie pop trio Arms have announced a free download of their new self titled EP, the band is currently working on their new album "Summer skills".

Download the EP at:

www.sendspace.com/file/hypzao

or listen to their music at:

www.myspace.com/armsongs

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Los Angeles based pop/rock band Scarlet Grey will release their new album "Fancy blood" in spring, the new album features guest performances of members from AFI.

Check out the title track at:

www.myspace.com/scarletgrey

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More electro rock to the world!

Julien-K has posted a free download of the new song "Killing fields" at:

www.insidethetourbus.com

(thanks to The Walker for the tip)

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Swedish alternative metal act Khoma will release their new album "A final storm" on April 14.

Download the new song "From the hands of sinners" for free at:

www.khoma.se

Gene Godfrey´s Classic FM show

Why dont ya check in and listen to my good friend Gene Godfrey at his Classic FM show at www.z889.org on Sundays 11 am-2 pm. (Atlantic Standard Time)
Read more about Gene at www.myspace.com/classic_fm

Playlist March 12

My top 5 playlist right now:
AC DC - High voltage (1975)
AC DC - Dirty deeds done dirt cheap (1976)
AC DC - Let there be rock (1977)
Stone the crow - Year of the crow (2001)
Audrey Horne - Audrey Horne (2010)

Evanescence and some really cool news

Evanescence´s new unreleased track "Together again" is available at iTunes and Amazon.
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Melodic rock band Casanova´s 1990 debut will be re-issued with bonus tracks on April 13, the bonus tracks are "Hot legs" and "Written in my heart".
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Sunny Day Real Estate are recording a new album with the original line up.
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Aussie rock band Gyroscope will release their new album "Cohesion" on April 9, listen to the new single "Some of the places I know" at:
www.myspace.com/gyroscope
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Remember Crash Test Dummies and their 1993 hit "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm"? Well they are back and will release their new album "Oh la la" on May 11.

Crash Karma and more news of rock

Crash Karma´s debut will be released on March 16, Crash Karma features Edwin (I Mother Earth), Jeff Burrows (Tea Party) and Mike Turner (Our Lady Peace).

Human Cometh guitarist Morgan Pettersson is guesting on Dan Swano´s new EP "Odyssey - Reinventing the past".

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Warrant is currently recording a new album with producer Pat Regan.

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Frank Ramstad of Norwegian modern rock band 55 Escape has posted solo songs at:

www.myspace.com/frankramstad

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Heavy Metal veterans Saxon have replaced bassist Nibbs Carter on their upcoming tour so he can take care of his sick wife, his stand in is Yanz Leonhardt of Kingdom Come.

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Supernova Records is a a new imprint of Bonnier Amigo, the label executive is Johnny Hagel of Roadrunner Records.

The new record label is expecting to release 10 albums in 2010 within the rock/metal genre and has signed artists like Treadstone, April Divine, Cervello, The Animation, Hate Ammo, Three Minute Madness, Implode and Gormathon.

Razor Red Noise - Blood winter (2009)

Razor Red Noise
Blood Winter
Location : UK
Genre : Industrial Rock
For fans of : Nine Inch Nails, Julien-K, Orgy
www.myspace.com/razorrednoise
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Andrew Belle and other music news

Andrew Belle is a great singer/songwriter, his new album "The ladder" was released in Feb, 2010.
Check out songs at: www.myspace.com/andrewbelle

Hanson will release their new album "Shout it out" on June 1.

Modern rock band Abused Romance has signed with Universal Records.

Swedish progmetallers Pain of Salvation will release their new album "Road salt ivory" in May.

Aussie rockers The Sunpilots will start recording their new album in Sept, their EP "Animals in my mind" is available for free download at:
www.thesunpilots.com/media/mp3_download/The_Sunpilots_-_Animals_EP_(Tour_Edition).zip

White Belt Yellow Tag - Methods (2010)

White Belt Yellow Tag
Methods
Location : UK
Genre : Stadium Pop
For fans of : Coldplay, Kasabian, YourCodeNameIs:Milo
www.myspace.com/whitebeltyellowtag
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Kevin Rudolf - In the city (2008)

Kevin Rudolf
In the city
Location : Florida, USA
Genre : Rock / Funk / Hip Hop
For fans of : DC Talk, Family Force 5, Hollywood Undead
www.myspace.com/kevinrudolfmusic
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Palace of Rock goes public!

Dear friends, I have decided to go public with my "private" blog Palace of Rock! So spread the word, this is the best page for forthcoming album covers!

Marina and the Diamond - Hollywood VIDEO

Marina and the diamond - Hollywood VIDEO

Futures - The Holiday EP (2010)

Futures
The Holiday
Location : UK
Genre : Rock / Emo
For fans of : Further Seems Forever, Cartel, Jimmy Eat World
www.myspace.com/futures
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Brothers At Sea - This is a redemption melody EP (2010)

Brothers At Sea
This is a redemption melody
Location : Los Angeles, USA
Genre : Modern Pop / Rock
For fans of : Remedy Drive, Matchbox 20, Stars Go Dim
Download the EP for free at:
www.myspace.com/brothersatsea
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Rease - Every right turn (2010)

Rease
Every right turn
Location : Switzerland
Genre : Postgrunge / 80´s Rock
For fans of : Lynam, Daughtry, Vivian
www.myspace.com/reasemusic
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Standard Thompson - MN4TBH (2010)

Standard Thompson

MN4TBH (More noise for the broken hearted)

Location : Minneapolis, USA
Genre : Powerpop

For fans of : The All American Rejects, Quietdrive, Butch Walker

www.myspace.com/standardthompson

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Melissa Auf Der Maur - Out of our minds

Melissa Auf Der Maur´s new album "Out of our minds" will be released on April 5, the title track is available for free download at her website:
http://xmadmx.com

Eleven Past One - The ultimate catch (2010)

Eleven Past One
The ultimate catch
Location : Ontario, Canada
Genre : Powerpop / Modern Rock
For fans of : Hedley, Faber Drive, SR 71
www.myspace.com/elevenpastonemusic
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