I don’t know how long it took me to realize Rae Sremmurd was “ear drummers” spelled backwards, but when I did, the name of this fast-rising rap duo made a lot more sense. This morning, brothers Swae Lee and Slim Jimmy, better known as Rae Sremmurd, released the official video for “No Flex Zone.” The […]
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Rae Sremmurd Release Official “No Flex Zone” Music Video
August 11th, 2014 
James Shotwell 
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Sony Signs $1.7 Million Record Deal With An 8th Grade Metal Band
July 13th, 2014 Kriston McConnell You may or may not heard of the three rising stars who make up the metal band Unlocking The Truth. Over the last couple years they have been growing in popularity and have even opened for Guns ‘N’ Roses. The catch? Two of them are only thirteen years old! The other, their drummer, is only […]
Most Anticipated: Tove Lo Announces ‘Truth Serum’ EP
February 17th, 2014 James Shotwell Go ahead and make room on your most anticipated lists because Swedish up and comer Tove Lo has finally revealed the release plan for her debut EP. The world of pop may never be the same. Truth Serum will be released worldwide on April 7, with a vinyl edition coming out on Neon Gold in […]
Years Since The Storm Join The Artery Recordings Family, Announce Label Debut
January 21st, 2014 James Shotwell New England metalcore outfit Years Since The Storm announced this afternoon that they have become the latest heavy act to join the Artery Recordings family. The band will release their label debut, Hopeless Shelter, on March 18. Pre-orders are available now. You can view the album art below. Years Since The Storm originally formed in […]
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Dance Gavin Dance Re-Sign With Rise Records
January 10th, 2014 James Shotwell We usually don’t worry too much about short stories, but today is proving to be far slower than most. Our brothers and sisters at PropertyOfZack confirmed earlier today that Dance Gavin Dance have resigned with Rise Records. Though the exact details of the deal were not disclosed, the site claims the band will release the […]
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Waka Flocka Claims He’s Signing Amanda Bynes, Already Working On Debut Album
June 22nd, 2013 James Shotwell This is the kind of headline you expect to see on satire sites, but it is indeed the truth. May deities have mercy on our souls. In a new article on TMZ, hip hop superstar Waka Flocka Flame has revealed he is currently finalizing plans to sign Amanda Bynes to a recording contract. Again, this […]
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Chiodos Sign With Razor & Tie
May 15th, 2013 James Shotwell Just two days after announcing plans to keep announcing things until they have new music to share with us (which won’t be until the Fall), Chiodos have partnered with AltPress to announce they signed a new record deal with Razor & Tie. Speaking on the deal, keyboardist Bradley Bell offered “There needs to be more […]
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Lauryn Hill Sentencing Pushed Back, Signs $1 Million Record Deal With Sony
April 23rd, 2013 Grant Trimboli It is no secret that Fugees alumni Lauryn Hill has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons this year. She evaded paying taxes from 2005 to 2007 and is looking to spend time in jail for failing to pay an astounding $968,000. TMZ has reported that Hill’s sentencing date has been pushed back […]
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HiM Sign To Razor & Tie, Tour And Album Coming Soon
February 14th, 2013 Dan Bogosian According to the most hypercritical news post I’ve seen made on a website other than UTG, HiM have signed to Razor & Tie Records. Their next album, Tears On Tape, will be released on April 30. At first, I thought that album title was just a play on sadder sounding music, but it turns out […]
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HOLY SH!T: Trinidad James Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Def Jam
December 12th, 2012 James Shotwell Georgia-based rapped Trinidad James has been the talk of underground hip hop since the release of his debut mixtape, Don’t Be S.A.F.E. (Sensitive As Fuck Everyday), but today his takeover of the genre reached another level when James reportedly signed a $2 million dollar deal with Def Jam. Multiple sources are confirming the news, including […]
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The Weeknd Signs With Universal Republic, Announces “Trilogy” Release
September 12th, 2012 Justin Proper Canada’s The Weeknd has gone major. Even though his name is still fresh on the lips of most music fans, The Weeknd has dominated the blogosphere over the better part of the last two years. His crooning goes into sonic territory that is still largely unexplored by mainstream artists, and this deal could lead to […]
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Drake Addresses “Leaving Young Money” Rumors
December 3rd, 2011 James Shotwell Drake has found more success from his latest releases than even we expected and as a result, the rumor mill is alive and well. Earlier this week, rumors began circulating online that Drizzy Drake was considering leaving his family at Young Money in search of a bigger, better deal. This is (of course) untrue, but […]
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