New Music
Imagine Dragons Night Visions Deluxe Album Just Release
February/12/2013 10:09 AM
New Music Post Grammy Awards Week
Rock Star Music News
February 12, 2013
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New Music ★ IMAGINE DRAGONS ★ Exclusive ★ NIGHT VISIONS ★ Music News
After the GRAMMYS® the music world seems to sit in #PostGrammyPartum. There's a palpable lull in the air and we're looking to new music releases to brighten the mood. All this week, Life of a Rock Star™ will be highlighting new albums and releases by popular bands and some lesser known bands to get our readers geared up for a whole new year in music. Read More...
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Keaton Simons New Single Out On iTunes "Beautiful Pain"
February/06/2013 12:20 PM
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Rock Star Music News
February 6, 2013
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Music News ★ BEAUTIFUL PAIN ★ New Music ★ KEATON SIMONS ★ Indie Rock
"If you're gonna save a life, maybe it should be your own." Keaton Simons' new single "Beautiful Pain" is out now on iTunes and it is nothing short of beautiful. His acoustic delivered intro is followed by Keaton's signature rock sound that finds its way into your soul. "Beautiful Pain" is a must-add to your playlist. "Don't be afraid of looking back…everybody has a past." Read More...
Muse Supremacy LA Shot Music Video Has Rockin' Surfers
February/06/2013 08:31 AM
Music News
Rock Star Music News
February 6, 2013
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Music News ★ MUSE ★ New Music Video ★ SUPREMACY ★ Alternative Rock
Looking for some Gene Simmons Kiss like surfers? Look no further. Muse released their new music video today and the Los Angeles shot video for "Supremacy" has some rockin' surfers. As the band stands out on a platform with the amazing backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, the white and black faced surfers master the waves while Muse sings out, "The time has come to destroy your supremacy." And perhaps it has… Muse has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, one for Best Rock Album for "The 2nd Law" and one for Best Rock Song for "Madness." They are certainly posed to rein supreme in the rock world. Before we give too much away, we'll let you watch their "Supremacy" video for yourself: Read More...
Bon Jovi "Because We Can" Music Video Premiere
January/29/2013 08:47 AM
Rock Star Music News
January 29, 2013
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Classic Rock ★ BON JOVI ★ Because We Can ★ Music Video ★ New Music ★ ON TOUR
Bon Jovi's "Because We Can" new music video grabbed our attention in round one--the hot boxer not the sexy girls. We're not hiding our eyes from the ring. Wait what was this video about again? Oh yeah, Bon Jovi's singing, "I ain't a soldier but I'm here to take a stand, because we can."
We do love the cinematography and directed by Fisher Stevens, this hot new video will not be just a another wave in the ocean. "Because We Can" is out today on VEVO and we've got it here for you: Read More...
Megan Hilty New Album Reflects Breaking Up and Finding New Love
January/24/2013 10:42 AM
Megan Hilty New Album Reflects Breaking Up and Finding New Love
New Music
Rock Star Music News
January 24, 2013
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It Happens All The Time ★ MEGAN HILTY ★ New Music ★ SMASH STAR ★ Adult Contemporary
Megan Hilty's soon to be released album "It Happens All The Time" is poised to be the love song playlist theme track for breaking up and hoping to find new love again. Singing from personal experience, Hilty said of her new album, "The lyrics reflect the year I've had in breaking up and finding new love." We can't wait to hear what Hilty's releasing but if her success in the theatrical and television world are any indicator, we are sure it will be a smash hit. Read More...
Jessie Ware New EP Gains Fan Devotion
January/23/2013 07:50 AM
Music Review
Rock Star Music News
January 23, 2013
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New Artist ★ JESSIE WARE ★ New Music ★ ELECTRO POP ★ If You're Never Gonna Move
If you've been living under a rock, don't watch Jimmy Fallon (she performed live last night January 22nd) or follow Katy Perry on twitter (a huge Jessie Ware fan) let us be the first to introduce you to the British voice of Jessie Ware to which we are now devoted.
Jessie Ware's recently released If You're Never Gonna Move EP boasts five tracks: "If You're Never Gonna Move," "Sweet Talk," "Devotion," "What You Won't Do For Love," "If You're Never Gonna Move (Two Inch Punch Remix)," and we love them so much we already can't wait for more on her Devotion album set to be released this April. Read More...
Anna Rose Streams "Electric Child" and It's Burning Hot
January/18/2013 06:15 PM
NEW ARTIST
Rock Star Music News
January 18, 2013
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New Music ★ ANNA ROSE ★ Music News ★ ELECTRIC CHILD ★ Indie Rock ★ Music Review
Anna Rose has streamed "Electric Child" on SoundCloud giving listeners a taste of her upcoming album "Behold A Pale Horse." The severe and sultry voice of Anna Rose pounding out "Electric Child" is reminiscent of the time when Alanis Morissette shook things up belting out "You Oughta Know." "Electric Child" will rock your world.
When you pair Anna Rose's hard hitting energy with her sexy Paula Cole vibe, heavy drums and guitars, Anna Rose's "Electric Child" shows off what a talented female artist can achieve. With the release of "Electric Child" the floodgate has been opened. Anna Rose will rock the music scene. LISTEN HERE AND Read More...
Jason Castro Tells His Story & "Only A Mountain" Moves To Song of the Week
January/17/2013 01:24 PM
Song of the Week
Rock Star Music News
January 17, 2013
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Song of the Week ★ New Music ★ JASON CASTRO ★ Singer Songwriter ★ Only A Mountain
Jason Castro "Only A Mountain" Download on iTunes
You don't have to find your way around this Song of the Week. Jason Castro's new album Only A Mountain with title song "Only A Mountain" encourages you to face your fears and brave through "the story of your life." The singer songwriter--American Idol alum--offers the voice of inspiration we all could use at times when moments seem like mountains. Read More...
GRAMMY® Nominees Album Supports MusiCares Foundation ® and the GRAMMY Foundation®
January/15/2013 07:40 PM
New Music
Rock Star Music News
January 15, 2013
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New Music ★ GRAMMY® Nominees Album ★ CHARITY ★ Entertainment ★ Music News
The hot 2013 Grammy® Nominees new album to be released next week includes music from The Black Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Frank Ocean, The Lumineers, Mumford and Sons, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes, Gotye, Alabama Shakes, fun. featuring Janelle Monae, Florence and the Machine, Bruce Springsteen, Pink, Jack White, Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa, Muse, Carly Rae Jepsen, Coldplay, Miguel and Adele. Read More...
Justin Timberlake "Suit and Tie feat. Jay Z" Has Us Seeing Clearly
January/14/2013 09:47 PM
Genres: Pop, Music
Released: Jan 14, 2013
℗ 2012 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
New Music
Rock Star Music News
January 14, 2013
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New Music ★ JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ★ Music News ★ Pop ★ SUIT AND TIE
Justin Timberlake released a new song today "Suit and Tie featuring Jay Z" and sends a letter to his fans. Download on iTunes here. This sexy new pop song will make you dance and has us looking forward to the 20/20 Experience. We are sure seeing things clearly now that Justin's hiatus from music is over… Read More...
Coheed And Cambria New Song "Dark Side of Me" Produced by Incubus Michael Einziger
January/14/2013 10:11 AM
Coheed And Cambria New Song "Dark Side of Me" Produced by Incubus Michael Einziger
New Music
Rock Star Music News
January 14, 2013
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New Music ★ COHEED & CAMBRIA ★ Music News ★ Alternative / Metal ★ MICHAEL EINZIGER
Incubus guitarist Michael Einziger (Incubus) has uploaded a new song on SoundCloud he produced for Coheed and Cambria. The lyrics "I gave my everything for all the wrong things," grab your attention as you delve into Einziger's re-mixed version of Coheed & Cambria's song "Dark Side of Me." This alternative ballad style pulls a sultry sound out of the metal inclined band. The remix is a glimpse into what is to come from Einziger as a producer, then Life of a Rock Star™ looks forward to hearing more. Read More...
Amity Is A New Voice For Charity
January/13/2013 06:22 PM
Amity Is A New Voice For Charity
Our Kids Sake
Rock Star Music News
January 13, 2013
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New Music ★ AMITY ★ Music News ★ Singer Songwriter ★ CHARITY ★ Our Kids Sake
More than just a musician, this artist has a charitable purpose we love. Singer songwriter Amity co-founded Our Kids Sake, a non-profit charity organization devoted to helping homeless children in Sonoma County, California. For more information visit: OurKidsSake.org. Read More...
Gideon Grove's New Music Video Will Break You Down
January/04/2013 08:46 AM
Gideon Grove
Rock Star Music News
January 4, 2013
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Music News ★ GIDEON GROVE ★ Singer Songwriter ★ MUSIC VIDEO
New music video "Walls" will break you down. This stunning acoustic performance by singer songwriter Gideon Grove was performed without any EQs or filters. "Walls" is a single off of Grove's recently released a "Wildfires" album which is catching on and spreading like one. Read More...
Mikey Wax Has The Spirit Of The Season
December/24/2012 08:08 AM
Rock Star Music News
Christmas Music
December 24, 2012
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Christmas Music ★ MIKEY WAX ★ New Music ★ Music Video
We saw Mikey Wax open up for Graham Colton at Hotel Cafe last month in November and were immediately struck by this singer/songwriter's ability to move from instrument to instrument and keep his show alive as if he were a three man band. He's a fun act to catch and this playful video he released for Christmas (off of his Holiday EP) is a present for everyone, plus it will wake you up to the giving spirit of the season! Read More...
West of Memphis: Voices for Justice
December/22/2012 10:25 AM
Genres: Soundtrack, Music
Expected Release: Jan 15, 2013
℗ Compilation (P) 2013 Sony Music Entertainment
Order "West of Memphis: Voices of Justice" on iTunes
Rock Star Music News
Music and Charity
December 22, 2012
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Charity ★ EDDIE VEDDER ★ Soundtrack ★ New Music ★ Entertainment ★ New Album
Various artists that features Eddie Vedder's song "Satellite," and includes songs by Henry Rollins, Natalie Maines, Lucinda Williams, Camp Freddy, Marilyn Manson, Band of Horses, and Bob Dylan amongst others have added their voices to the soundtrack that supports a documentary film that highlights social injustice and a fight for life. This album is available for preorder now on iTunes (the expected release is January 15, 2013) and proceeds benefit the West Memphis 3. Read More...
The Neighbourhood Premier New Song "A Little Death"
December/18/2012 06:42 PM
"A Little Death"
Rock Star Music News
December 19, 2012
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New Music ★ THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ★ Music News ★ Alternative Rock ★ Video
The Neighbourhood PREMIERE a new single “A LITTLE DEATH” the B-Side to “LET IT GO” on "Thank You," and bring the signature sound of Jessie Rutherford's intoxicating voice to a song that evokes mystique. The alternative rock band out of Southern California tells a story with this sexy song that draws you in with lyrics like, "touch me, make me feel like I am breathing…feel like I am human…" Read More...
Mike Posner Releases New Single "Heaven" For The Families In Newtown
December/15/2012 11:47 AM
Rock Star Music News
New Single Release
December 15, 2012
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New Music ★ MIKE POSNER ★ Single ★ Dedication ★ Pop ★ Music News
Mike Posner just released a song written for the families of the December 14th tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. Artists across the board are struggling with how to respond to this tragedy with some holding a moment of silence at their shows last night, as did Train and The Mowgli's. Others are taking to their twitter feeds to condemn the madness and some are creating healing music to bring the world around the Newtown community. Read More...
Cold Summer Releases New Single "The Fallen"
December/15/2012 11:06 AM
Rock Star Music News
Single Release
December 15, 2012
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New Music ★ COLD SUMMER ★ Single ★ Video ★ Post Hardcore ★ Music News
The post hardcore punk rock band Cold Summer released the first single off their upcoming album, "The Fallen," which you can listen to and purchase on bandcamp.com. Cold Summer's EP "The Wake" was released on iTunes this past summer and the band is working on new tracks to release their debut album in early 2013.
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Follow Laura Warshauer "In Merry Measure" & Deck The Halls
December/14/2012 09:42 AM
Rock Star Music News
Christmas Music
December 14, 2012
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Holiday ★ Laura Warshauer ★ New Music ★ Video ★ Christmas Music ★ Music News
We would follow Laura Warshauer's intoxicating voice anywhere. If she's says "'tis the season to be jolly" then we believe her and her gift of song is certainly enough to get us in the spirit! Laura's "I Love You, Mr. Grinch" video is special treat and a sweet nod to Dr. Seuss taking him into the facebook and digital age. Read More...
Bruno Mars "When I Was Your Man" Song of the Week
December/13/2012 10:24 AM
Rock Star Music News
Song of the Week
New Album & Album Review
December 13, 2012
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Download Bruno Mars "When I Was Your Man" on iTunes
New Music ★ Bruno Mars ★ Song of the Week ★ Lyrics ★ Video ★ Music News
Wondering how we choose a Song of the Week at Life of a Rock Star™? We take suggestions, we listen to tons of new music and old. We dig through albums and look for yet discovered gems. And sometimes we just hear a line or a lyric and we're helpless. Such was the case this week when someone--you know who you are--stuck Bruno Mars "When I Was Your Man" on the top of editor Nicole Hanratty's playlist. Somewhere about the line when Bruno sings out "my heart breaks a little when I hear your name," she was hook line and sinker sold on Song of the Week. Read More...
Let Leftover Cuties "Christmas Time Is Here" EP Bring You Holiday Cheer
December/12/2012 05:09 PM
Rock Star Music News
Christmas Music
December 12, 2012
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Download Leftover Cuties "Christmas Time Is Here" EP on iTunes
Holiday Gifts ★ Leftover Cuties ★ New Music ★ Tour ★ Christmas Music ★ Music News
Life of a Rock Star™ loves the sweet and festive voices on Leftover Cuties "Christmas Time Is Here" EP. We love "Santa Baby" and have revised our holiday music playlist to put Leftover Cuties right at the top! This EP just makes us want to light a fire and have a chic holiday soiree… Care to join us? Read More...
Skylar Grey "C'mon Let Me Ride" Feat. Eminem New Music Video
December/12/2012 11:28 AM
Rock Star Music News
New Music Video
December 12, 2012
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Eminem ★ Skylar Grey ★ New Single ★ Video ★ Pop ★ New Music
Watch this new Skylar Grey music video and we bet you will be heading straight out your front door for a run--Skylar Grey's legs are INSANE! (Yeah, we freeze-framed on the bicycle riding shot.) Goodness….she is looking HOT!
via KIDNinaKORNER/Interscope:
Skylar Grey's Music Video For "C'mon Let Me Ride," Featuring Eminem Debuts Today And Single Now Available Through All Digital Retailers
Debut Album "DON'T LOOK DOWN" Due Spring 2013 from KIDinaKORNER/Interscope
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated music video for Skylar Grey's new single "C'mon Let Me Ride," featuring Eminem debuts today with the release of the track available now through all digital retailers. Watch The Video and Read More...
Depeche Mode New Album & Tour
December/11/2012 09:29 AM
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Rock Star Music News
New Music
December 11, 2012
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New Music ★ Depeche Mode ★ New Album ★ Live ★ Pop ★ Music News ★ Tour Schedule
Die hard Depeche Mode fans who love the band's pop albums will be thrilled to hear that number 13 is on the way this spring. New music from Depeche Mode makes the long winter worth bearing and Life of a Rock Star™ can't wait to hear what this iconic band has in store for us next. Read More...
Squeeze "Tommy" New Music
December/10/2012 10:18 AM
Released: Sep 14, 2010
Squeeze iTunes Essentials
Squeeze "Tommy" New Music
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
December 10, 2012
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#MusicMonday ★ Squeeze ★ Music News ★ Tommy ★ Rock ★ New Music ★ Tour
Squeeze--the band that brings us some of Life of a Rock Star's™ all time favorite songs including "Tempted" --has released a new song today "Tommy" that takes you on a string infused lyrical journey. The addictive melody invites us to follow the creative story of Tommy who has "no humanity inside him." Check out the song and download it for free today at: www.squeezeofficial.com Read More...
Snoop Dogg Becomes Snoop Lion
December/07/2012 06:11 AM
Rock Star Music News
Snoop Lion
December 7, 2012
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New Music ★ REINCARNATED ★ Reggae ★ VGAs ★ Video
Snoop Dogg on iTunes
The VGAs are tonight with Linkin Park and Snoop Lion set to perform. Don't know who Snoop Lion is? Well then before you watch the VGAs tonight, watch "Snoop Lion Reincarnated." Read More...
Gideon Grove "Wildfires" Album Is Spreading
December/05/2012 11:48 AM
"Wildfires"
Rock Star Album Review
Gideon Grove
December 5, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Gideon Grove ★ New Album ★ Music News ★ New Artists ★ New Music ★Singer Songwriter
Download Gideon Grove "Wildfires" on iTunes
Debuting at #13 on Singer Songwriter Album iTunes Chart, this is one of the most intriguing new albums Life of a Rock Star™ has heard. Gideon Grove's music is a fusion of bluegrass and Bob Dylan, two major influences on this talented musician growing up. Read More...
Britroyal "Unfinished" Album Is Anything But "Ordinary"
December/04/2012 05:17 PM
"Unfinished"
Rock Star Album Review
Pop Music
December 4, 2012
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Britroyal ★ New Album ★ Music News ★ Bands to Watch ★ New Music ★Pop Rock
Download Britroyal "Unfinished" on iTunes
The Britroyal EP that will take the U.S. by storm was released today on iTunes. The polished EP is a fresh pop rock sound with hit singles destined for the charts. "Unfinished" is the genius of new artists Mazin and Kais Oliver the twin brothers who together are Britroyal. Read More...
Lana Del Rey's "Paradise" EP Is Pure Gold
November/26/2012 11:45 AM
Lana Del Rey's "Paradise" EP Is Pure Gold
Album Review
Rock Star Music News
#MusicMonday
November 26, 2012
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Lana Del Rey ★ Photos ★ New Music ★ Review ★ Paradise
Lana Del Rey's voice is paradise making her new album aptly named. Starting with "Ride" her album takes you through a series of songs that create a dream-like illusory "Paradise" as you listen. "Ride," will hook you on her unique style and entrancing vocals with one listen. The gorgeous melodies on this album are reminiscent of alternative jazz rock genre. "Blue Velvet" is an absolute standout on "Paradise." Like the lamé on the album cover, "Paradise" is pure gold. Read More...
Rah Rah "The Poet's Dead" New Album: New Music For Your Playlist
November/22/2012 08:32 AM
Album Review
Rock Star New Music
November 22, 2012
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Tour Schedule ★ Video ★ Album Review ★ Playlist ★ Rah Rah
Looking to add a little spunk and pop rock to your playlist? Check out Rah Rah. Their lyrics are love torn meets humor with a heavy dose of irony. "I used to have a guitar, though I didn't know what for…now I just want a wife…and then I got a band, we drove around in a van…" ("Art & A Wife")
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The Como Brothers Band: The Interview "Underneath It All"
November/08/2012 06:31 PM
#FeatureFriday
Rock Star Interview
November 9, 2012
By Nicole Hanratty, Editor
The Como Brothers Band ★ New Artist ★ Interview ★ Pop ★ Rock
Download The Como Brothers Band EP "The Speed of Sound" on iTunes
Life of a Rock Star™ is excited to bring you this week's Feature Friday new artist interview with two brothers who are bringing their unique sound out to play. We love the fun pop rock sound of The Como Brothers Band and their toe tapping jazz infused songs. We think you will too…
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Anna Haas Interview and New Album "Crazy Is"
October/25/2012 07:58 PM
Anna Haas Interview
#FeatureFriday
Rock Star Music News
October 26, 2012
By Editor, Nicole Hanratty
Anna Haas ★ New Artist ★ Interview ★ Video ★ New Music
Just one glimpse of her "Maypole" music video and you will be hooked on Anna Haas. Match her theatrical style with her magical voice and you will crave this music especially on the ever-imposing fall dark cold nights. Her messages are simple and honest, yet here style is complex. Anna Haas may very well be the juxtaposition that she so loves to create. Read More...
JETTA Shows London Music Scene She Has The Look And The Sound To "Start A Riot"
October/24/2012 06:14 AM
Live Performance
Rock Star Music News
The Scotch, London
October 24, 2012
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JETTA ★ The Scotch ★ Showcase ★ Photos ★ New Music
Life of a Rock Star™ loves JETTA's new song and it sounds like The Feeling is quite impressed with her talent also! Read More...
Red Taylor Swift New Music Playlist Album & Video
October/23/2012 06:59 PM
Taylor Swift Fans Rush To Download and Purchase RED
Rock Star Album Highlights Review
October 23, 2012
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TAYLOR SWIFT ★ Country / Pop ★ RED ★ Music Review
Taylor Swift creates a masterful album with Red. Ed Sheeran fans couldn't be more excited about the collaboration with their other favorite artist Taylor Swift. "Everything Has Changed" has a folk typical of Ed Sheeran's style and a signature guitar sound typical of Taylor Swift which flatters both of the young artist's voices. Read More...
Katy Cappella Artist Interview: Pop Star Katy Cappella Returns Home Taking The Stage By Storm In Concert With Good Fortune Behind Her
October/20/2012 05:54 PM
Artist Interview: Pop Star Katy Cappella Returns Home Taking The Stage By Storm In Concert With Good Fortune Behind Her
Katy Cappella Interview
Rock Star Music News
By Nicole Hanratty
October 20, 2012
Interviews ★ Concerts ★ News ★ Artists ★ Music
If they didn’t see her coming, they should have. Katy Cappella, formerly a Chesapeake employee, helped the Fortune Magazine Top 100 Company win the 2010 Battle Of The Corporate Bands as the lead vocalist of Chesapeake's Shale Play at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland and herself took home the Steve Eck Memorial Best Vocalist Award. She returned home to Oklahoma this weekend to headline her former employer's annual concert--headlined last year by Cheryl Crow.
Having recently released her first album, “Turn The World Around,” Katy Cappella is taking the pop music world by storm with her soulful voice. The YouTube music videos of Katy’s live performances are turning heads and gaining her new fans everyday. Read More...
Taylor Swift "State of Grace" Song of the Week
October/18/2012 08:50 AM
Rock Star Music News
October 17, 2012
@LOARS_Music
TAYLOR SWIFT ★ Country ★ STATE OF GRACE ★ Song of the Week
Life of a Rock Star™ turned over the reigns to choose Song of the Week to a Life of a Rock Star™ teen contributor--and as teens always have their finger on the pulse--she came up with the most recent Taylor Swift single "State of Grace" that is receiving rave reviews that Taylor Swift has knocked this new song out of the park. Read More...
BAKER Concert Live at Viper Room West Hollywood
October/14/2012 09:21 AM
Singer Songwriter ★ Emerging Artists
Rock Star Music News
Catch BAKER's live concert performance in L.A.
Things To Do in Los Angeles
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ELECTRO-POP SENSATION BAKER TO PERFORM AT THE VIPER ROOM IN WEST HOLLYWOOD
New York, NY – October 1, 2012 -- Electro-Pop sensation BAKER has spent most of 2012 crafting “the catchiest, most danceable pop album ever", while still finding the time to perform for fans all across the United States. Read More...
Paul Child Band "Beautiful Belief" New Music For Your Playlist & Song of the Week
October/11/2012 08:32 AM
Song of the Week: Paul Child Band "Beautiful Belief"
Rock Star Music News
October 11, 2012
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Free Music Downloads Paul Child Band "Runaway. Relax. Resign." EP with "Beautiful Belief"
Life of a Rock Star™ could not be more excited to bring you this week's amazing artist, the Paul Child Band and our favorite song off of the Paul Child Band's recently released EP "Runaway. Relax. Resign." Song of the Week "Beautiful Belief" will light you up and reinvigorate your playlist with a fresh sound from this London, UK band on the rise that is loaded with talent. Read More...
P!nk "Try" YouTube Music Video Battles Through Love
October/10/2012 09:46 AM
P!nk "Try" Video OUT Today!
Rock Star Music News
Rock Star Music Video Review
@LifeofaRockStar
October 10, 2012
P!nk's new video "Try" off her album "The Truth About Love" is a show of her physical, personal and artistic strength. She's painted in war colors and battling through love. It's a testament to fighting for the love of your life, something she has personally done.
Pink is a master at metaphors and from the barren field to the theatrical tribal expressive dance, "Try" tells the story of virtually every relationship and the vulnerability of hearts in love. SEE THE VIDEO -->
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Blind Benny is Something Worth Following
October/06/2012 03:09 PM
Interview
Rock Star Music News
Rock Star Album Review
“No Honor” EP Released September 4, 2012
by Nicole Hanratty
Via Telephone September 24, 2012
Jade<3 and Jonathan Carmelli are “all about a vibe and an emotion.” Their band, Blind Benny is doing something different and that something is worth following.
Jade<3, songwriter and vocalist was born and raised in New York. She sang in her father’s church and attended La Guardia School of Performing Arts. When this Puerto Rican songstress met up with Jonathan Carmelli, guitarist & producer, they formed a band called Blind Benny. Their music is shaking up the genre of world rock crisscrossing through the pop rock and soul.
Blind Benny’s first EP titled “No Honor,” reflects Jade<3’s obsession with “human behavior.” Each song is soulful and with purpose, an inside look at how love and life collide. Read More...
Matchbox Twenty "I Will" New Music for Love Songs Playlist & Song of the Week
October/04/2012 09:53 AM
Rock Star Music News
October 4, 2012
@LOARS_Music
Download Matchbox Twenty "I Will" on iTunes
Purchase Matchbox Twenty "I Will" on Amazon Music
Alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty's new album "North" is on the Billboard 200 at No. 29 this week, it's been on the chart for four weeks and peaked at No. 1. As music downloads go, the entire album is a must for your playlist, but as love songs go Rob Thomas singing "I Will" is a show stopper. Read More...
Kelly Sweet's Voice is an Amazing Grace: Singer Songwriter Interview & New Music
October/03/2012 11:47 AM
Rock Star Music News
Interview
October 2, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
Sometimes you hear a song that draws you in so deeply, you feel a connection to an artist whom you have never met. Such was the case when editor, Nicole Hanratty heard Kelly Sweet's rendition of the love song "Dream On" this past May. [Download Kelly Sweet "Dream On" on iTunes music] It's haunting, enveloping and provocative all at the same time. Kelly Sweet's voice is so captivating you could listen to her songs on repeat and get lost in time.
As Life of a Rock Star™ began to look for more information about Kelly's music, we saw this: Read More...
Micah Bentley: New Music Singer Songwriter Interview: "Micah Bentley on the Journey"
September/28/2012 09:23 AM
“Micah Bentley on the Journey”
Interview by Nicole Hanratty
September 28, 2012
@LifeofaRockStar
This Feature Friday Life of a Rock Star™ brings you new music from Bentley and an interview with lead singer songwriter Micah Bentley. His voice and music caught our attention and after interviewing him, we can’t help but believe he is headed for great things… See for yourself. Read More...
Green Day Green Day "Oh Love" Song of the Week
September/27/2012 08:52 AM
Released: Sep 18, 2012
℗ 2012 Reprise Records
Song of the Week: Green Day “Oh Love”
Green Day “¡Uno!” Album
September 27, 2012
Green Day blew up the stage at iHeart Radio music festival where the band’s energy and music brought the audience alive. They played one massive hit after another and killed it. And while it ended with a relatively minor arguably punk-band appropriate melt down, one broken guitar and a Billy Joe Armstrong rehab check-in, (where we wish him a super speedy recovery so he can come out on tour), the Green Day live performance at the iHeart Radio concert was a highlight of the evening. Read More...
Dave Matthews Band "Sweet" Song of the Week
September/20/2012 08:52 AM
Song of the Week: Dave Matthews Band “Sweet”
Dave Matthews Band “Away From The World” Album
September 20, 2012
The news was big, but the album is bigger. “Away From The World” was released on September 11th and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 falling in line with five prior of DMB albums.
The band released this statement on September 19, 2012: “We would like to thank all the fans who helped “Away From The World” debut at number 1 on the Billboard top 200. “Away From The World” also marks a new milestone for Dave Matthews Band in that we are the first group in chart history to have six consecutive studio albums debut at #1 on the Billboard 200.” (via DaveMatthewsBand.com) Read More...
Smoke & Jackal’s “No Tell”
September/19/2012 02:40 PM
September 19, 2012
Download Smoke & Jackal “No Tell” on iTunes
Released August 28th, “No Tell” is Life of a Rock Star’s new obsession. Smoke and Jackal is a side project of Jared Followill from Kings of Leon, who reportedly needed something to keep himself occupied while his band was on a break from touring, and Nick Brown from Mona. With a very alternative rock sound this song’s disturbing lyrics and mesmerizing vocals keep you listening time and again. Read More...
Matchbox Twenty "North" Playlist Must-Have New Pop Music
September/18/2012 10:39 AM
Matchbox Twenty "North" Playlist Must-Have New Pop Music
Album Review
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September 18, 2012
Music ★ Review ★ MATCHBOX TWENTY ★ New Music ★ Rob Thomas
Download Matchbox Twenty “North” on iTunes it’s the must have new music pop album to add to your playlist this fall!
Matchbox Twenty’s newest album “North” is that album you’ll be listening to for years to come and remembering how good these songs made you feel.
“She’s So Mean” is Life of a Rock Star’s™ standout hands down singing it on full blast favorite on the album. “She’s a hot hot mess…” Lyrics don’t get better than that
“All her clothes are on the floor and all your records are scratched. She’s like a one way ticket ‘cause you can’t come back!” Read More...Album Review Pink: "The Truth About Love" MUST HAVE Album of the Year
September/17/2012 08:40 PM
The Truth About Love
P!nk
Release Date: September 18, 2012
Download Pink “The Truth About Love” on iTunes
Genre: Pop
℗ 2012 RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
This is the must-have album of the year. P!nk has hit a home-run with this album. Run don’t walk to your nearest iTunes download source and grab Pink’s “The Truth About Love” tonight.
Her voice is so clean and expressive, she nails this entire album. “Beam Me Up” is a gorgeous ballad that will have you hooked on the album by the second song. “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” was Life of a Rock Star™ Song of the Week August 30th and has only continued to race up the charts since then. Read More...
Pitbull "Don't Stop The Party"
September/17/2012 06:51 PM
New Music
Rock Star Music News
September 17, 2012
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New Music ★ PITBULL ★ Music News ★ Pop ★ DON'T STOP THE PARTY
Turn your Monday up a notch.
Pitbull on #MusicMonday for your playlist
It doesn’t get any hotter! This #MusicMonday is all about Pitbull. Give your week a jump start and listen to Pitbull’s newest single released, “Don’t Stop The Party (Feat. TJR)” Read More...
Music Monday: Love Songs Playlist
September/10/2012 07:41 AM
Rock Star Music News
September 10, 2012
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Passenger ★ PLAYLIST ★ LOVE SONGS ★ Ed Sheeran ★ Music News
Sending out some “love” to new music, new artists and bands today with Music Monday highlighting love songs you may not have heard yet, but will grab your heart. Read More...
3 Albums to Download: September 3rd 2012
September/03/2012 09:48 PM
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The Cars
Complete Greatest Hits
Three albums to download that are far from new to the charts and you should definitely have on your playlist: Read More...
Back to School Playlist
August/23/2012 06:51 PM
Now On iTunes:
The Life of a Rock Star™ Back to School Playlist 2012
- Released: Aug 17, 2012
- ℗ 2012 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States
Rock Star Music News
August 23, 2012
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New Music ★ PLAYLIST ★ Music News ★ TREY SONGZ ★ Dance ELECTRO Pop
It’s time to set alarms and get back to the Fall routine. Nothing is more motivating than a little new music. So we’ve compiled some songs to get you up and running out the door. Read More...
Marina And The Diamonds "Primadonna Girl" SONG OF THE WEEK
July/12/2012 01:08 PM
is bringing you a new
Song of the Week for Thursday, July 12, 2012
Marina and the Diamonds ‘Electra Heart’ on iTunes Read More...
Asia Releases XXX
July/07/2012 07:49 PM
Whenever Life of a Rock Star thinks of Asia we immediately start singing “Heat of the Moment.” Now we’ll have a whole new album of tunes to sing.
ASIA has just released XXX ---> See video and Read More...