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'Girl, where you been?' asks a voice at the very beginning of the title track, and first release, of A Girl Called Eddy's sublime second album, Been Around. All things considered, it's a fair question. Fourteen years have passed since her self-titled debut, produced by Richard Hawley, became something of a cult favorite with her voice and song-writing talent winning fulsome praise and not-hyperbolic comparisons to Karen Carpenter and Carole King. 

Mike Shinoda, Linkin Park co-lead singer and songwriter, unveiled his brand new song, “fine,” available now on Warner Records. “fine” is an original song written for the Russian sci-fi blockbuster, The Blackout, in theaters across Russia on Nov. 21 and in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Baltic States on Nov. 24, England and Ireland - on Dec. 1, as well as Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia. The song is also featured in the trailer for the film, which was released today. The Blackout will premiere in the U.S. at The American Film Market in Santa Monica, CA on Nov. 9. “fine” video coming soon.

British singer Jordan Mackampa is inspired by his Congolese roots and mother's love of the great soul singers like Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers and Curtis Mayfield. He combines a timeless vocal with catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics to create an exciting hybrid of alternative pop and soul which will enchant and uplift in equal measure. Mackampa is currently on his first North American tour supporting Amber Run (see dates below) and has been confirmed to perform during SXSW 2020. Today, he also announces his debut full length album Foreigner, out March 13, 2020 and shared new single “Parachutes,” produced by Dani Castelar (Paolo Nutini). The song is another stunning exploration of his soul and pop-fueled songwriting, with expansive highs and tender lows that canvas the breadth of human emotion.

Wrong Again is Ags Connolly's third studio album, following on from his highly-acclaimed offerings How About Now (2014) and Nothin' Unexpected (2017). The traditional country singer-songwriter from Oxfordshire, England, took the reins on this latest effort, producing the album with a team of London-based musicians in the peaceful and intimate surroundings of Woodworm Studios in his home county. Ags also enlisted the expert help of accordionist Michael Guerra (The Mavericks) and fiddle player Eamon McLoughlin (Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell), both of whom had graced his previous album.

Two of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's attorneys and two of his accusers sit down for exclusive interviews with Court TV's Seema Iyer in a two-night primetime event Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. 

On the heels of one smash after another, and with more than 190 million records sold worldwide, global superstar and multi-platinum recording artist Jason Derulo will uniquely unveil his first original body of work in four years, 2SIDES. He split the project into two parts - 2SIDES (Side 1) arrives on November 8th via Warner Records. The second release is due early next year. Check out the cinematic trailer, which was filmed in Africa

Violet Days have announced the release of the brand new EP Lovers & Losers, due for release on November 15th via Virgin EMI.

Lockeland has announced the release of “These Hands,” the third single by the up and coming and in demand country music trio. The song was penned by band members, Mark Vikingstad and Kyndon Oakes and recorded at Blue Grotto Sound in Nashville, TN. Recently the trio provided direct support for CAM at Millport Music Festival and shared the stage at the Long Road Festival with other artists such as: Kip Moore, Josh Turner, LANCO, Morgan Evans & Logan Mize while they embarked on an international tour canvassing England and Scotland. “Hands” is available for download and streaming on all digital music platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Google Play and more.

Swedish production duo ManyFew are back and are stronger than ever with their brand-new single, 'Makin' Love'. Finding its home on one of the UK's hottest labels, this powerful addition to their release catalogue is out now via Perfect Havoc.

2x Grammy Award-Winning contemporary R&B singer/songwriter Elijah Blake has released his latest single “5 Gold Rings,” arriving ahead of his first-ever holiday project, Holiday Love, comprised of 7 tracks: 6 original and 1 classic, due out November 8.

Today, the classical-meets-hip-hop duo Black Violin released their album Take The Stairs. The album has earned praise from Loudwire, Glide Magazine, and Billboard, who said “Take the Stairs continues to celebrate Black Violin's genre-less approach to music, from the futuristic anthem 'One Step' to the elaborate 'Serenade.'”

After releasing the explosive 'Lost Souls EP' back in July as well as two huge remixes, Knife Party can exclusively announce the final remix in the package is from Dutch EDM DJ and producer Laidback Luke.

Unruly Brighton-based duo Para Fiction have dropped their highly anticipated sophomore EP 'Episode 2: Epidemic' out now via Parasitic.

Brooklyn-based art pop project SAN FERMIN today share an acoustic cover of CARLY RAE JEPSEN's hit single 'Run Away with Me.' Reinterpreted by bandleader Ellis Ludwig-Leone, San Fermin's cover finds vocalists Claire Wellin and Karlie Bruce harmonizing for a warmly emotive take on the Emotionclassic. 

Guided By Voice's new album (and 3rd this year!) Sweating The Plague has been released across all streaming services today via GBV Inc. The LP was shared with a track by track feature with Consequence of Sound. Singles from the record have received praise from KCRW, Stereogum and more. Later this month, the band will be touring across the United States in support of the record, dates below. 

One of Country music's most celebrated and admired artists, Clint Black, released the first single and accompanying music video for “This Old House” today from his highly-anticipated album, Still Killin' Time. 

Today, Compton rapper The Game shares the soulful new jam “Stainless” featuring Grammy winning artist Anderson .Paak. Produced by Big Duke, The Game rides over a sweet-sounding smooth West Coast track with an effortless flow reminiscing over Nipsey Hussle, 2Pac, Fatal Hussein, Yaki Kadafi, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson and 2Pac. A music video for the song was filmed in LA earlier this month. The track will appear on The Game's ninth studio album Born 2 Rap available via Entertainment One/Prolific/5th Amendment Entertainment on November 29th, 2019. 

In conjunction with the Peggy Lee Estate, Capitol/UMe will release Is That All There Is? 50th anniversary digital-only edition on November 15. The remastered edition features three previously unreleased tracks: a remixed version and alternate take of the title track, and an alternate version of “Me and My Shadow.”  A full track list is below.

Gang Starr is undoubtedly one of the most revered, beloved and influential groups in Hip Hop. Over the course of their distinguished career, they became a cultural institution and a brand you could ultimately trust. The group's “Chain and the Star” logo symbolized power and excellence and it permeated into the cutting-edge music they created. With a handful of indelible classic albums on their resume, DJ Premier and Guru's catalog has not only persevered but mastered the test of time. Simply, Gang Starr did not follow trends, they created them.

Singer songwriter Ed Tattersall has revealed another taste of new music from his forthcoming debut album – the powerful new single 'Delicate Mind' and the stunning, elegant B-side 'Write It On The Wall (Beautiful Life)'.