Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland was found dead in a tour bus last night. Friends and family are saddened but not shocked by the death of Weiland who battled drug addiction from the beginning of his career and never seemed to kick it. Weiland was a true vocalist and a sincere songwriter that dominated the airwaves throughout the nineties.

NYC singer-songwriter Jake Tavill who impressed with his album “Indigo Child” and is working on the much anticipated sophomore release. Having just wrapped performing CMJ, he has a bunch of shows lined up at SXSW. The track ‘It’d Be a Crime‘ incorporates horns, a marching snare, a unique Passenger-esque vocal, along with a hooky melody line. Tavill has a fresh sound, yet a vintage sound and is absolutely onto something.
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Known for their explosive live show, Kassassin Street has created a buzz with the latest single ‘Yeah It’s On’. The track has a classic alternative anthem with hints of Cage Of The Elephant. This Portsmouth band followed the rules for success by building up a following in their hometown whereby selling out venues such as The Wedgewood Rooms. Their latest EP ‘Radio Silence’ has garnered blog love as well as radio support.
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Adele’s record label skyrockets with marketshare. Columbia Records grabbed 63% of the market during the week of 11/26. How long will Adele sell at record pace?

Indie rock-electro act Color Palette released the new track ‘Bullets’. The band notes the song was inspired by bands like M83 & St. Lucia. The song made USA Today’s ‘The best 10 songs of the week’ list. All in all, ‘Bullets’ is catchy & unique and will be able to bring this DC 4 piece to new heights.
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