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Well one half of this group’s name may be coming true. The New Zealand/LA band the Naked and Famous are on their way to becoming more famous than usual since it was announced they will be opening up for Imagine Dragons this spring. They also have announced that they will be playing Coachella and Governor’s Ball festivals, respectively. The electronic soft, masterpiece of “I Kill Giants” video can be seen below. The Naked and Famous On Tour Feb 8 – Boise, ID – Taco Bell Arena* Feb 10 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena* Feb 11 Seattle, WA – Key…

Singer songwriter Mikey Pauker blends influences from Matt Kearney and the ethereal Jack Johnson to promote his own soulful, spiritual sound in “Top of the World”. He is said to breathe new life into Jewish music. Watch his video for the song “Top of the World” below, off his debut album, Extraordinary Love, out now.

Neon Trees cracked the mainstream music scene in 2012 with their infectious single, “Everybody Talks”. Their album Habits was released in 2010, but it was their single for “Everybody Talks” that got everybody started talking. Their new album Pop Psychology sees the band carrying the momentum of their dance/pop/synth style of music though. This will be their third album and will be released via Island/Def Jam on April 22. Tyler Glenn of the band says, “At the very least, it’s a pop record, and to me the purest example of the sound of Neon Trees.” Neon Trees will be kicking…

Bruno Mars will be getting a little help with the Superbowl Halftime Show after all. Iconic funk rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers are scheduled to play with him at next month’s festivities on February 2. Bruno Mars joins an esteemed list of recent halftime acts that includes Beyoncé, Madonna, The Who, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Prince, the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and U2.

Foster the People debuted on the scene in 2011 with the album Torches, which garnered the group two Grammy awards. The band is known for its dance infused pop rock that spans many genres. Their follow up album is set to be released sometime this year and is said to be more organic.  Mark Foster was quoted as saying that “This record still has the joy that our first album did, but it’s been thrown into a pit and forced to dance among wolves”. Here’s hoping this record matches the success of its predecessor. A preview of what is to come from…

Big Boi and Andre 3000, otherwise known as Outkast, the rap duo who helped not only to shape southern hip hop, but mainstream rap music as well, are ready to reunite at two major upcoming festivals. It’s officially confirmed that the duo will make an appearance at Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 11 and 18. Just this week it was confirmed that the rap act will be performing at Governors Ball Music Festival in NYC this spring as well. The duo’s last breadth of creativity under the Outkast moniker was back in 2007 with their movie and accompanying…

Iconic rock band Guns n’ Roses have set tour dates up for their winter tour, which includes stops in South America. The dates were announced today. The start of the trip south begins with headlining the second night of the Hell & Heaven Metal Festival, followed by stops in four different countries. The dates are as followed: Date                               Location Sunday, March 16               Mexico City, Mexico Thursday, March 20            Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Saturday, March 22            Belo Horizonte, Brazil Tuesday, March 25             Brasilia, Brazil Friday, March 28                Sao Paulo, Brazil Sunday, March 30               Curitiba, Brazil Tuesday, April…

Brooklyn based band of siblings and friends, The Skins, are a soulful quintet with some rock chops. Together they make up a young rebel rock act that is ready to be heard. Their self titled EP was released back in January of 2012 and now the rock act is taking their talked about sounds on the road. The band is currently working with world renown producer Rick Rubin (Jay-Z), their music has been featured in The Australian World Open on ESPN and now the band will be hitting the road with Island/Def Jam recording artist Jake Bugg. Take a look…

Founding member of rap group Three 6 Mafia has died of an apparent heart attack at age 40 this past Friday night. Ricky “Lord Infamous” Dunigan died in his sleep at his mother’s house in Memphis, Tennessee. Dunigan was not currently sick but did fall victim to a stroke and heart attack back in 2010. He, DJ Paul, and Juicy J came together in the early 90s to form what was rap group Three 6 Mafia. In 1991, their debut album, Music Stylez, was born. In 2005, they were the first rap group to be nominated and win an Academy…

Love him or hate him, but Chris Brown has a new single out called “Loyal”. The track, which premiered on his web site, features rappers Lil’ Wayne and French Montana. The song takes aim at a possible ex-girlfriend. Take a listen to the single below. Brown’s anger management issues seem to be overshadowing his music career as of late. His probation was revoked over a D.C. fight. Despite all his legal woes, Brown continues to release music. Do you think Brown deserves the public’s support at this point or do you think his career is over? Sound off in the…