Sheryl Crow "Detours" Available Everywhere February 5th!

Entertainment Weekly describes Sheryl Crow's new record Detours as "her best sounding work in nearly a decade" and it is Blender's "Most Anticipated Album Of 2008".

Be sure to check out Sheryl Crow performing her latest single "Love Is Free" on The Late Show with Dave Letterman Monday, February 4th and on The View and Late Night with Conan O'Brien Tuesday, February 5th.

Sheryl Crow's critically acclaimed new album Detours will be available everywhere on Tuesday, February 5th!

Click HERE to see her new video for the song "Love Is Free" and all of Sheryl's other videos and webisodes.

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"If I Had Eyes" Video - Jack Johnson

Check out the new video from Jack Johnson - the album Sleep Through The Static is out next week on Feb. 5th.

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Free Shelby Lynne show at Amoeba Hollywood Tuesday night 1/29 at 7pm!!!

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Watch the new Janet Jackson "Feedback" video here!

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Erykah Badu's New Cover Art

Erykah's New Cover Art. Street Date February 26th 2008

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Matt Costa - if you couldn't make the in-stores...

You can find some clips of Matt Costa's performances here:










01.30.08 The Club House Music Venue Tempe, AZ, United States
01.31.08 Casbah San Diego, CA, United States
02.01.08 Troubadour w/ Delta Spirit West Hollywood, CA, United States
02.02.08 Troubadour West Hollywood, CA, United States
02.04.08 Dimple Records Sacramento, CA, United States
02.04.08 Union Ballroom Sacramento, CA, United States
02.05.08 Slim's San Francisco, CA, United States
02.07.08 Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR, United States
02.08.08 El Corazon Seattle, WA, United States"New Venue" El Corazon
02.09.08 Sugar Victoria, BC, Canada
02.10.08 Commodore Ballroom Vancouver, BC, Canada
02.12.08 The Starlite Room Edmonton, AB, Canada
02.13.08 Macewan Ballroom Calgary, AB, Canada
02.15.08 Louis Pub Saskatoon, SK, Canada
02.16.08 Garrick Centre Winnipeg, MB, Canada
02.18.08 Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN, United States
02.19.08 Maintenance Shop Iowa State University Memorial Union Ames, IA, United States
02.20.08 High Noon Saloon Madison, WI, United States
02.22.08 Double Door Chicago, IL, United States
02.23.08 Ladies Literary Club Grand Rapids, MI, United States
02.24.08 Shriver Center / Heritage Room Free Show / Open to Public Oxford, OH, United States
02.25.08 Blind Pig Ann Arbor, MI, United States
02.27.08 The Phoenix Concert Theatre Toronto, ON, Canada
02.28.08 Le National Montreal, QC, Canada
02.29.08 Paradise Rock Club Boston, MA, United States
03.01.08 Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY, United States
03.03.08 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY, United States
03.04.08 First Unitarian Church Philadelphia, PA, United States
03.05.08 9:30 Club Washington, DC, United States
03.06.08 Cat's Cradle Carrboro, NC, United States
03.07.08 Music Farm Charleston, SC, United States
03.08.08 The Loft @ Center Stage Atlanta, GA, United States
03.09.08 3rd and Lindsley Nashville, TN, United States

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Grace Potter - Amoeba Hollywood Sat 1/26

Catch Grace Potter and the Nocturnals this Saturday (the 26th) at Amoeba in Hollywood, at 3pm. They will be playing a short set featuring songs from their recent release This is Somewhere. They'll be at the Troubador on Tuesday (the 29th) too.

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HOT JUANES NEWS...THE BLAZE CONTINUES!

This just in... Juanes is confirmed to present an award during the 50th Grammy Awards in February! Stay tuned for broadcast details!

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The Mars Volta on Letterman

In case you missed The Mars Volta tear it up on Letterman - check it out here:



The new album "The Bedlam In Goliath" is in stores on January 29th. Pre-order it NOW
They also have a couple shows on the West Coast:
January 29th - San Diego, CA - SOMA
January 30th - Irvine, CA - UC Irvine Bren Events Center

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Rick Ross performs at Madison Square Garden..

Rick Ross To Perform at Jones vs. Trinidad Fight at Madison Square Garden this Saturday!!

Miami's Boss Ricky Ross is back with the new album TRILLA. Ross had the airwaves blazing with "Speedin'" featuring R.Kelly, and sets the new year off with new single "Boss" featuring T-Pain. Catch Ricky Ross performing "Boss" at Madison Square Garden for the Jones vs. Trinidad fight on January 19th on HBO.

Rick Ross "TRILLA" Album Hits Stores on March 11th!

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JANET JACKSON IS BACK!!

"DISCIPLINE" IN STORES FEB. 26th

Discipline is the new record from Janet Jackson and the first record she has released on Island/Def Jam Records. “Feedback” is the lead single produced by Rodney Jerkins – other producers on new album include Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, and The-Dream. Janet Jackson currently starring in Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married? , #1 box office smash. DISCIPLINE was executive produced by Antonio “L.A.” Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group.

Listen to the new single “Feedback” at www.janetjackson.com !

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Do Yourself A Favor....

and Nod Your Head - I love this video



Watch the official video here: Nod Your Head

Song is from the album Memory Almost Full

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Matt Costa In-Store Performances

Matt Costa will be doing a number of in-store performances and signings the week his new release "Unfamiliar Faces" hits stores. You don't want to miss these special events:

Fingerprints Records

January 22nd at 7pm

4612 E 2nd St.

Long Beach, CA 90803

More info: indierecordshop.com

Boo Boo Records

January 23rd at 6pm

978 Monterey St.

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

(805) 541-0657

More info: booboorecords.com

Active Rideshop Westwood

January 24th at 7pm

1083 & 1087 Broxton Street

Los Angeles, CA 90024

(310) 943-4575

More info: activerideshop.com

Lou's Records

January 26th at 2pm

434 North Coast Highway 101

Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 753-1382

More info: lousrecords.com

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The Alter Bridge Chronicles

One of the newest hot shows this season features the music of Alter Bridge. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles premiered on Jan. 13th. Check out the promo spot featureing - Rise Today - here: Terminator Spot

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Upcoming Sia In-store at Amoeba Records!

Please join Sia for a live in-store performance and signing at Amoeba Records in Los Angeles, January 24 at 7 PM.

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HOT NEW PREVIEW...AN URBANO TRIBUTE TO HECTOR LAVOE!

CLICK HERE to listen to the hot new album "Tributo Urbano a Hector Lavoe"!

This new album is an exciting result of Machete Music’s effort to blend Hector Lavoe’s classic songs with today’s Latin Urban / Reggaeton sounds. These new recording have been produced from the original 1970’s multitracks FANIA recording sessions. It is produced by DJ Nelson and features; Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel, Angey & Khriz, Hector “El Father” and others.

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CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA PLAYS THE NOKIA ON 2/22!

Grammy nominated CONJUNTO PRIMAVERA (Best Norteño Album 2008) comes to LA's NOKIA THEATER on 2/22! Be sure to check them out live and pick up their new album "Que Ganas de Volver", in stores on FEBRUARY 5th!

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Jack Johnson & Matt Costa on BBC

Check out this live performance of Jack Johnson along with Matt Costa when they performed on their recent trip to London...


Matt Costa's new album "Unfamiliar Faces" will be released on January 22nd
Jack Johnson's new album "Sleep Through the Static" comes out on February 5th.

Stay tuned for tour date info on both artists

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Kate Nash In Store Performance and CD Signing @ Amoeba Hollywood THIS MONDAY, JANUARY 14th

Just a reminder....

Before her SOLD OUT concert at The Troubadour this Monday night, Kate Nash will be performing and signing copies of her debut album Made Of Bricks at Amoeba Hollywood starting at 6:30 p.m.

Kate Nash In Store Performance/CD Signing
Monday, January 14th - 6:30 p.m.

AMOEBA HOLLYWOOD

6400 W Sunset Blvd.
(323) 245-6400
http://www.amoeba.com
www.myspace.com/katenashmusic
http://www.katenash.co.uk

Click HERE to see the video for "Foundations"

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Shelby Lynne In-Store Performance & Signing at Amoeba Hollywood

Don't miss your chance to hear Shelby Lynne perform songs from her new CD, Just a Little Lovin', at Amoeba Hollywood on Tuesday, January 29th! Join us at 7pm on the day the CD hits stores and in addition to singing for the crowd, Shelby will also sign CDs for attendees. It's currently her only scheduled "open to the public" appearance in the country right now to promote the album during the week of release, so make sure you stop by to hear songs from the new album. The sparse production showcases her amazing voice as she covers huge songs from Dusty Springfield on the record, including "Anyone Who Had a Heart" and "I Only Wanna Be With You."

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Watch Sia Perform "Day too Soon" at KCRW

Sia's new release, Some People Have Real Problem, have been garnering some great reviews, and in LA, she spent some time in studio at the world, famous KCRW.

Check out her performance of "Day Too Soon", the latest single from the new release, and watch out here for some breaking news about an upcoming in-store performance and signing with Sia in Los Angeles!

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Universal Republic - Grammy Nominees

Check out Universal Republic's lineup of Grammy Nominees

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Radio Disney Jams 10 Coming Soon!

Radio Disney Jams 10 coming January 22!

Watch out for the next installment in one of the most successful Walt Disney Records series to date. In conjunction with Radio Disney, Walt Disney Records will release the ultimate tween compilation, Radio Disney Jams 10 CD+DVD. This is a compilation of the hottest music from the top of the Radio Disney charts. Artists included in this package include Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, Aly & AJ, Ashley Tisdale, Hilary Duff, Plain White T’s, The Cheetah Girls, Daughtry, Vanessa Hudgens, and more!

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Be in The Bravery's new video for "Believe"

The Bravery will be shooting the video for "Believe" on Jan 9th in Los Angeles. They are in need of a number of extras for the video. If you live in the Los Angeles area...you're over 18 years old...want to hang out with The Bravery and be in their video for "Believe," please email casting@draw-pictures.com. Bring your friends. Everyone is invited! You will receive an email back with instructions and information.

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HOT NEW JUANES CONTEST IS COMING!

Juanes will promote his 2008 U.S. tour in
a pair of TV spots for Sprint, along with a contest
at music site Batanga.com, beginning
Feb. 18.

The Sprint commercials will run on Univision's
broadcast and cable networks, as well
as on Telemundo, Azteca, mun2 and other
channels.

Playing off the title of his latest album on
Universal, "La Vida ... Es Un Ratico," the wireless
carrier in one commercial invites fans to
submit videos of what they would say if they
had a "ratico" (moment) with Juanes. The
two-minute videos will be posted to
Batanga.com. The grand prize winner will receive
an all-expense-paid trip to a Juanes show,
and a meet-and-greet with the artist.

The other spot depicts Juanes' everyday
"raticos" before taking the stage (like the pop
star scrambling eggs for breakfast).

A total of 35 shows are planned for the first
U.S. leg of Juanes' "La Vida World Tour 2008,"
which begins at New York's Madison Square
Garden on March 6. The tour is sponsored by
Sprint and Ford. (Source: Billboard.Biz/Latin)

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Spanish Pop Star David Bisbal on V-me's Estudio Billboard Tuesday, January 8 and Sunday, December 13Spanish pop star, David Bisbal appears on V-me's E

Spanish pop star, David Bisbal appears on V-me 's Estudio Billboard January 8 at 10:00pm(ET) with encore on January 13 at 8:00pm. After performing unnoticed for five years in a local Spanish indie band, David Bisbal appeared in 2001 on the Spanish music reality show, Operación Triunfo where he finished as first runner up. Quickly signed to a recording contract, he launched an international career that includes the 2003 Latin Grammy for Best New Artist. "I didn't set out to win Operación Triunfo, I just wanted to share my music. I prayed every night to have someone hear me and give me a chance."David Bisbal speaks with host Leila Cobo about his family and the inspiration he gets from them. He also reflects on the hardships of touring and being away from the people he loves most, and the challenges of life in the media spotlight. "Somehow with music, everything turns positive, even some issues in the media. I've always known that my music and the people I love are like a shield to me."While David Bisbal is an international pop star, he explains that he tries to add a little touch of his homeland in every song -- drawing on his roots in Southern Spain. On Estudio Billboard he performs a very traditional Spanish song dedicated to his homeland, Almería, tierra noble, along with the award-winning Amar es lo que quiero from his latest album, Premonición. Estudio Billboard is a new music and interview series developed by V-me, in collaboration with Billboard Magazine and hosted by Billboard's Leila Cobo, the ultimate Latin music insider. Taped before an intimate live audience, Latin artists reveal new insights into their lives, careers, musical influences and much more. Top Latin artists such as Ricardo Montaner, Maná, Franco de Vita, Daniela Mercury, Jose Feliciano, Gloria Estefan and Daddy Yankee who have also appeared on the program. The season airs in the United States through 2007 and 2008. Estudio Billboard is presented in Spanish with subtitles (closed captioning) in English. Presented locally by public TV stations and carried on basic digital cable in many U.S. cities and nationally on DIRECTV and DIRECTV Más Ch 440, DISH Network Ch 9414 and DISHLatino Ch 846. To find specific channel information for your market visit www.VmeTV.com

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Jack Johnson "Sleep Through the Static"

For everyone who has been waiting since 2005's In Between Dreams for new Jack Johnson material, it's finally here.



Sleep Through the Static is coming out on February 5th, and you can see a 5-minute EPK with Jack talking about the new record here:

Sleep Through the Static EPK

He talks about the songs and also about his solar-powered studio where he recorded the record. The EPK features the song "If I Had Eyes" which is the song being played on the radio now.

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Tift Merritt, finally!

You may remember Tift Merritt from her fantastic 2002 debut, Bramble Rose, or her 2004 followup, Tambourine, or from our video post of her last week!



Well, she's finally back with a new record, coming out on Fantasy Records on February 26th. It's called Another Country, and you can hear clips of three of the songs here:

Broken
I Know What I'm Looking For Now
Another Country

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Your Vegas - three new songs

Listen to three tracks from the upcoming Your Vegas record. The album was produced by the same guy who did Paramore and Breaking Benjamin. People are saying these songs are on par with Bloc Party and Postal Service. If you like what you hear, you can even buy the three songs for 99 cents (total!) on iTunes.

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Rogue Wave on Sundance Channel

Check out this cool TV spot featuring Rogue Wave's "Lake Michigan"

Rogue Wave is back on tour as well....

Jan 21st - The Glasshouse - Pomona, CA

Jan 22nd - Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ

Jan 30th - Plush - Tucson, AZ

Jan 31st - Belly Up Tavern - Solana Beach, CA

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Matt Costa, 'Mr. Pitiful' - Video Premiere

Matt Costa takes his D.I.Y. ethos to the extreme, becoming a one-man band in 'Mr. Pitiful,' the debut single from Costa's forthcoming album, 'Unfamiliar Faces.' Costa took his singular rig took to the streets of San Francisco and toured Santa Cruz, performing his hook-laden album opener in the Malloy and Tim Wheeler directed video. It may look easy but the folk crooner had to do a bit of training before spending hours in the heavy, odd contraption. Matt Costa's new album releases in stores and online on January 22nd. Stay tuned as we'll be announcing some special in-store appearances soon....in the meantime check out the video for "Mr. Pitiful"

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Kate Nash's Debut Album "Made Of Bricks" Available 1/8 and Amoeba Hollywood In Store 1/14!

Kate Nash, the 20 year-old singer/songwriters's straight forward tales and warm voice catapulted her debut album Made Of Bricks to the number one spot on Britain's album chart in its first week of release. Made Of Bricks will be available here in the US this Tuesday, January 8th. The album features the song "Foundations" which can be heard on Indie 103 in Los Angeles.

Kate Nash will be performing a SOLD OUT show at The Troubadour on January 14th. Before her concert that night, she will be performing and signing copies of Made Of Bricks at Amoeba Hollywood starting at 6:30 p.m.

Kate Nash In Store Performance/Signing

AMOEBA HOLLYWOOD

6400 W Sunset Blvd.

(323) 245-6400

Monday, January 14th - 6:30 p.m.

www.amoeba.com/

www.myspace.com/katenashmusic

www.katenash.co.uk/

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TIft Merritt - New Album Coming Soon!

Grammy nominated artist, Tift Merritt, is releasing a new album due out in February in 2008! Her first single, "Broken", can be heard on radio starting in January, but if you would like to check her out ahead of time, click below to see her peform "Hopes to High" at a show last November.

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The Mars Volta: Play Goliath The Soothsayer

Omar Rodriguez Lopez (guitar, producer) was in a curio shop in Jerusalem when he found the Soothsayer, an archaic Ouija-style "talking board." Had he known at that moment that the board's history stretched far beyond its novelty appearance, that its very fibers were soaked through with something terribly other, that the choral death and desire of a multi-headed Goliath was waiting behind its gates...well, he might have left it at rest there on the dusty shelves.
Play Goliath The Soothsayer to uncover the dark story that inspired the Mars Volta to produce their latest album, The Bedlam in Goliath.

PLAY THE GAME

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