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Unreleased Notorious B.I.G. Coming
PR reports: Bad Boy Records has announced the upcoming release of the Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS," a 16-track compilation honoring the extraordinary life and career of the late, great hip-hop legend. The album - which features tracks spanning the one-and-only Biggie Smalls's prolific, all-too-brief career, as well as two previously unreleased cuts - drops into stores on March 6th. 

The Notorious B.I.G.'s "GREATEST HITS" commemorates what is unquestionably one of hip-hop's most remarkable bodies of work, gathering together such iconic classics as "Juicy," "One More Chance," "Big Poppa," "Notorious Thugs," "Ten Crack Commandments," "Dead Wrong," and the #1 smash, "Hypnotize." As a special bonus, the set features a pair of never-before-released tracks: "Running Your Mouth" and "Want That Old Thing Back"[see full story for tracklisting]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Dr. Dre: In the Studio Release Set
PR/DiR reports: In June, 2007, Phoenix-based Colossus Books, a subsidiary of Amber Books, the largest publisher of African American-related celebrity biographies in the U.S., will publish 'Dr. Dre: In the Studio' by Jake Brown, which focuses exclusively on the hip hop production godfather's studio craft, exploring the writing and production of all of Dr. Dre's catalog of smash hit albums and singles. The book will debut at the annual Book Expo, being held this year in New York City at the Jacob Javitz Center. Amber Books' other published titles by Brown include books on Kanye West, Biggie Smalls, 50 Cent, Tupac Shakur, R. Kelly, Jay Z, and Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight. Additionally, that same month, Rock N' Roll Books will publish 'Red Hot Chili Peppers: In the Studio', also by Brown, which studies the 25 year recording career of the Red Hot Chili Peppers." [Disclosure: Jake Brown is also an antiMusic contributor. In fact his latest "Smack Down" posted today and targets Fall Out Boy. Check that out at the full story link]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Skyscraper Frontier Tour
Submitted News reports: Skyscraper Frontier featuring Rus Martin (Hotwire & Eyelid) will be taking his indie act on a small West Coast tour in support of the "Moonlit Behavior" EP. They will then return home to start pre-production on a follow up to "Moonlit Behavior." 

March 7th Silver Lake, Ca - Silverlake Lounge (Feat. Golden Arms)
March 9th Seattle, Wa - Can Can
March 10th Portland, Or - Red Room
March 11th Seattle, Wa - Mars Bar (Feat.You May Die In The Desert)
March 12th Santa Cruz, Ca - Porter Sound Box (Feat. King City Speed Trap)
March 13th Santa Barbara, Ca - Velvet Jones[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Unmaker's Rape Reality
PR reports: The "zombies" of UNMAKER recently released their first EP, entitled Rape Reality, which has five tracks that goes through the most varied metal sub-genres, united by experient musicians who already played in bands like A Sorrowful Dream, Carniça and Future Hope. Rape Reality shows an agressive work, both visually and musically, without any commitments to styles or labels but having an unique identity.

The track list of the EP is:

01. Join the Carnage
02. Destroy/Create
03. f***world
04. Rape Reality
05. Wake Up
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Yes Live DVD
Kayos reports: Eagle Eye Media, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Eagle Rock Entertainment, will continue its acclaimed Montreux series of DVDs and CDs by finally releasing on March 20 Yes Live At Montreux 2003 on DVD by England's Prog-Rock heroes, Yes. 

Overlooked by the Rock'n'Roll Hall Of Fame, Yes has put forth a stunning catalog of great music dating back to 1969. Each and every member of this band is looked up to by two generations of musicians as being the supreme exemplar of craft�from guitarist Steve Howe, vocalist Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire and keyboardist Rick Wakeman to drummer Alan White. This is the lineup that gathered together in Switzerland on this night, its Montreux debut. It is regarded by the band members themselves as the finest Yes gig ever to be filmed. Fan blogs have been asking for this set since '03 but its release had been held up pending the solving of legal clearances. Until now. A satisfying two hours and 18 minutes in length, the incredible 17-song set, which lists at $14.98, features rare gems as well as well-worn beloved anthems.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Samuel L. Jackson Sings the Blues
PR reports: Black Snake Moan is the new film from Craig Brewer (Hustle & Flow) starring Samuel L. Jackson, Christina Ricci and Justin Timberlake. The scene is set with Jackson playing an old bluesman that chains up Christina Ricci to 'get the devil out of her.' In the process of filming, Jackson learns to play guitar, and sings on the film's soundtrack. 

To celebrate the release of Black Snake Moan, a limited a 7-inch vinyl has been pressed. The record features two songs performed by Samuel L. Jackson: the oral tradition toast, "Stackolee" and Blind Lemon Jefferson's "Black Snake Moan." Check out the video for "Stakolee," [at the full story link] which is also available on Side A of the limited vinyl pressing.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Victory Sign a Non Emo Band
PR reports: Victory Records announces the signing of Sioux Falls, South Dakota's Nodes of Ranvier. Band leader Jon Parker gets right to the point by saying, "This band has been through many ups and downs in its seven year existence. What started in a cramped room in my parents' basement has grown to international exposure. For a bunch of kids from South Dakota it has been quite a ride and we have achieved more than we ever originally imagined."

Nodes of Ranvier's last album for Facedown Records has sold over 15,000 copies since its late 2005 release. The band will be heading into the studio later this month to record their Victory Records debut to be released this July. "you can hear something more progressive and all of a sudden the band has enormous likeness with Opeth: the same innovative approach and guts to handle things a different way� If you like ponderous and varying metal and do not mind some hardcore influences, you will find this very appealing�" � lordsofmetal.nl
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Glass Heroes Are Damned
TKO reports: Even before their TKO debut drops, the GLASS HEROES are already back in the studio this month working on their second full TKO length, "Liars Cheats & Thieves!" With producer & Punk legend Rat Scabies of the DAMNED at the controls this sophomore effort will be the HEROES salute to the 30 year anniversary of the Punk Rock explosion. This new album will contain a cover of the RUTS "Backbiter" with RUT Segs laying down bass tracks! Other guest appearances from noted Punk veterans are in the works as we speak. Check out the brand new interview with the HEROES' Keith Jackson and Rat Scabies at the full story link for more info!!! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the TKO reissue of the GLASS HEROES self-titled debut, due to be released this Spring, and stay tuned for more details on "Liars, Cheats & Thives!!"- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Ferrety Lionheart Nettwerking
PR reports: Nettwerk Music Group are proud to announce that Los Angeles based artist Ferraby Lionheart has joined the Nettwerk Productions label roster. In addition to re-releasing his self-titled EP digitally through the label on February 27th, Ferraby is hard at work on his debut full length album that will come out on Nettwerk early this summer.

This February, Ferraby will begin winning over more critics and fans when he embarks on his first national tour with The Autumn Defense and followed by dates with The Walkmen and The Broken West. This will also mark his first venture to Austin's SXSW music conference.[see full story for dates]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Bayside To Do Conan
Victory reports: Victory Records group Bayside is about to break through into America's mainstream music consciousness on the strength of their acclaimed new album, The Walking Wounded, and exposure in a variety of high-profile media. Chief among them is a February 27 appearance on Late Night With Conan O'Brien, where they will perform their lead track "Duality." Beginning February 21, they will embark on a nationwide tour with Anberlin. Soon after that, they head to England for a quick headlining jaunt, before returning to take the stage at the massive Bamboozle Festival, held at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on May 5 and 6. Then the band really gets into high gear�performing on the entire Warped tour of North America throughout the summer. A fall headlining tour of America is now in the works.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Tub Ring Wanna Party
The End reports: THE END RECORDS has set May 1st, 2007 as the release date for the debut album 'The Great Filter' from Chicago's spazzed-out, high-energy rock ensemble TUB RING. The artwork for the debut album has been posted onlineand an mp3 for the track "When The Crash Happened" is now available. Go the full story link for a listen. In a update posted on their official website, keyboardist Rob Kleiner says, "We're excited to announce a special CD release show in Chicago. The show is April 27th @ the Beat Kitchen (all ages) and the line up will be Tub Ring, Foxy Shazam, The Show is the Rainbow and a short set by 3-2-1 Activate! All attendees will receive a special one of a kind TUB RING / 3-2-1 Activate! Split CD featuring RARE Tub Ring and 3-2-1 Activate! Tunes what won't EVER be available ANYWHERE! 

Tickets go on sale Wednesday February 14th. Due to the limited capacity or the venue - this show WILL sell out (fast), so please be sure to get your tickets early. Check tubring.com and myspace.com/tubring for links to tickets- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Unexpect Can Fiddle Around Again
The End reports: Montreal's rambunctious and truly unique act UNEXPECT have successfully found a new violinist to join the band. In an update posted on their website, they say: "Hello friends, un-friends, mammals and human beings in general�This announcement is based on a structural assemblage of words, necessary tool when you dwell into the theme known as: communication .Today we welcome warmly a new member into the ranks! 

Let's give a round of applauses and trace some well deserved parallelograms in the air for our new official violin player, a brilliant music manipulator named Blaise. His talent will undoubtedly contribute to the developing mutation of our music. [See the full story link for his personal Myspace page ]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Hell Within Finish CD
PR reports: Lifeforce recording artists HELL WITHIN have completed their new record "Shadows Of Vanity." The album was tracked with longtime producer John Ellis and diligently mixed by Mark Lewis of Audio Hammer Studios (TRIVIUM, BURY YOUR DEAD, GOD FORBID) and will be mastered by Tom Morris @ Morrisound. "Shadows of Vanity" is set to street May 15th (US/ Canada). The album will also see acclaimed graphic designer and artist Paul Romano (MASTODON, TRIVIUM, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD) handling the art for "Shadows of Vanity!"

HELL WITHIN tour with THE AUTUMN OFFERING and AUTUMN BLACK
03/02/07 US � Tifton, GA - The Lamplighter Pub 
03/05 � San Antonio, TX - The Sanctuary 
[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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The View Nix US Tour
PR reports: Due to unforeseen visa and immigration issues, Scotland's The View has been forced to cancel their upcoming US March tour, which was to include a stop at this year's SXSW festival. Additionally, the release date of their debut album, Hats Off To The Buskers, on Columbia Records, which debuted at #1 in the UK earlier this month, will now see US release date of May 8th. The View is aiming to reschedule their American dates as soon as possible.- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Targeting Music Fans
PR reports: Target has formed a strategic alliance with 180 Music to create an exclusive line of adult contemporary music called The Spotlight Music Series. Fifteen exclusive albums in this new series will be hitting store shelves in all 1,449 Target stores nationwide beginning February 27th. The one-of-a-kind albums can be found in "Spotlight End-caps" for $9.99 each.

The Influences series gives Target guests the chance to listen to songs that have done just that for some of their favorite artists. This collection of albums has been compiled by some of today's most popular performers, highlighting the songs and artists that had a significant impact on their own singing/songwriting career. Sarah McLachlan, The Dave Matthews Band, Wynonna, Jamie Cullum and Jason Mraz have each handpicked an albums worth of songs that they have a strong connection to.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Damon Castillo Band Amgen Tour
PR reports: The Damon Castillo Band, is taking a brief respite from recording their next 13-track album with Grammy-Award-winning music producer, Ross Hogarth, to perform on the Main Stage at the Amgen Tour of California Lifestyle Festival presented by Health Net throughout the upcoming eight-day cycling road race beginning February 18th. The California-based, five-piece band will perform at each of the tour's progressive stops on the 650-mile course from San Francisco to Long Beach. More than 1.3 million spectators attended a portion of the inaugural event in 2006.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Something Pop
PR reports: On his solo debut, You Can Hold Me Down (New Door Records/UMe), set for release March 13, 2007, singer-songwriter-guitarist William Tell, formerly of acclaimed alt-rock band Something Corporate, rises up with a rockin' antidote for pabulum pop. Filled with catchy hooks, stylish melodies, and sharply emotional lyrics, You Can Hold Me Down is the soundtrack for your first love, your first break-up, your highest highs, and your lowest lows.

From the title track "You Can Hold Me Down," "Maybe Tonight," "Trouble," and "Slipping Under (Sing Along To Your Favorite Song)," You Can Hold Me Down's 10 tracks bring together Tell's fascination with the classic pop of The Beach Boys and Beatles and his admiration for the introspective singer-songwriters of the 1970s. [preview at the fulll story link]
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Today's Reviews
....Viva Carlos (Santana)
This disc is really for musicians and fusion fans. Particularly those whose main experience with Santana has come through recent singles like "Smooth" and "Game of Love" will completely miss the point of this CD. (4 stars) - Read the full Viva Carlos (Santana) review
 
....This Ending Interview
Matt speaks with Fredrik Andersson from Amon Amarth/This Ending about the This Ending new CD 'Inside the Machine' and more. - Read the full This Ending Interview review
 
....3StarKarma - The Clearing EP
Right now, 3StarKarma are a pretty middle-of-the-road band that probably wouldn't make you change the station if you heard them on the radio, but neither would you want to call the DJ to find out who they were. (3 stars) - Read the full 3StarKarma - The Clearing EP review
 
....Astrid Williamson - Day Of The Lone Wolf
When you've had a long hard day, even the slightest expression of human-to-human kindness is appreciated. And so it is with this entire album. Williamson may well be a lone wolf, but in terms of so many other would-be stars, she's far, far ahead of the pack. (4 stars) - Read the full Astrid Williamson - Day Of The Lone Wolf review
 

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