Speaking to Self magazine, the 'Die Young' songstress explained that body image is a tough and constant battle so she has learned to "celebrate" what she's got instead of criticising her curves:

"I don't have a perfect body, [but it's] important to celebrate what you've got."

"For me, I like showing off my legs because I work really hard on them. So you will rarely find me wearing pants. I stay far away from a scale because it's not about a number, it's about how I feel. I try to eat healthy because it makes me feel good."

The superstar also revealed details of her fitness routine, adding that she likes to mix up the types of training she does in order to keep herself interested and motivated: "My show is very energetic - I dance and sing at the same time and run around. Training for a tour is like training for a marathon. When I'm eating healthy and working out, it helps me stay sane and exude confidence..."

"I bike, I swim and I love yoga. I also love rock climbing, which I've done since I was 16. It's meditative and great for toning your arms and back. I love to run, too."

Watch Ke$ha's latest music video for 'Crazy Kids' here:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/Universalmusic/view/79101/ Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:46 +0100 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/Universalmusic/view/79101/ WAITING FOR THE DAWN, the debut album from quintessential California band The Mowgli’s is available today on Photo Finish/Island Records.  Two nights later on June 20th, The Mowgli’s make their second appearance on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  WAITING FOR DAWN was produced by longtime Mowgli’s collaborator Christian James-Hand, who also co-produced tracks with Sam Hollander (Gym Class Heroes, Neon Trees), Captain Cuts (Grouplove, Out Of Sight) and Jens Koerkemeier.  Click here to purchase the album - http://smarturl.it/iWaitingfortheDawn

USAToday.com had an exclusive first listen stream of WAITING FOR THE DAWN yesterday and Paste Magazine recently premiered “The Great Divide” video – watch below.

The band also kicked off their “Be A Mowgli” campaign (www.beamowgli.com) which encourages fans to promote positive change through their manifesto of loving everyone and random acts of kindness.  Users can submit photos and other multimedia showcasing what it means to “Be A Mowgli” to them and even call a number that the band is answering to talk about positivity and love.

The Mowgli’s are into a busy spring and summer schedule of major festival dates across the U.S. which has already taken in Edgefest in Dallas, Revelry in Madison, WI and Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN.  A dozen more festival dates include Summerfest (June 29th), Lollapalooza (August 4th) and Bumbershoot (September 1st).  These will be combined with headlining dates through May, June and July.  Tour dates have also been set for October with Walk The Moon.

The Mowgli’s comprise five childhood friends from the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, augmented by 3 mid-western transplants: Michael Vincze (guitar, vocals), David Applebaum (keys), Spencer Trent (percussion), Josh Hogan (guitar, vocals), Andy Warren (drums), Katie Jayne Earl (vocals), Colin Dieden (guitar, vocals) and Matt Di Panni (bass).  Part ‘60s Laurel Canyon, part ‘70s Venice Beach, and part ‘10s Silverlake, the band and their harmonies are held together by a message of universal love, peace and the belief that the highest form of consciousness is achieved by togetherness and unity.  Inspired by the grind of Los Angeles, the magnetism of San Francisco, and the serenity of the Big Sur Coast, the songs of The Mowgli’s can be described as a joyous revival of rock and roll, a twisting indie-folk dance and a heartfelt protest ballad.  They have been known to slide from indie pop to country and a host of genres in between, evoking modern artists such as Fun., Grouplove, and Edward Sharpe And The Magnetic Zeros, while their roots are firmly planted in the music of Neil Young, the Byrds, the Beach Boys, and Fleetwood Mac.

The Mowgli’s Tour Dates
***Mowgli’s headline date

(fest) indicates all fests

+ with Walk The Moon

June 22 – Denver, CO – KTCL Westword Music Showcase (fest)
June 24 – Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s ***
June 25 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry ***

June 26 – Moorhead, MN – Bluestem Center for the Arts ***
June 27 – Green Bay, WI – Meyer Theatre ***
June 29 – Milwaukee, WI – Summerfest (fest)

June 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache ***
July 2 – Toronto, ON – The Mod Club ***
July 4 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun ***
July 5 – Providence, RI – WBRU Summer Concert Series ***
July 6 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall ***
July 9 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom ***
July 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts – WRFF Presents ***
July 13 – Cincinnati, OH – Bunbury Festival (fest)
July 14 – Chicago, IL – Taste of Chicago (fest)
July 17 – Nashville, TN – 3rd & Lindsley ***

July 19 – Tulsa, OK – Center of The Universe Festival (fest)
July 27 – Honolulu, HI – The Republik ***
August 1 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall (fest)
August 2 – Chicago, IL – Official Lollapalooza After Show @ DoubleDoor *** 
August 4 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza (fest)

August 17 – Detroit, MI – MoPop Festival (fest)

August 31 – West Vancouver, BC – Ambelside Park (fest)

September 1 – Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot 2013 (fest)

September 7/8 – St. Louis, MO – LOUFEST (fest)

October 7 – New Orleans, LA – Tipitina’s +
October 15 – Tucson, AZ – The Rialto +

October 16 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory +
October 17 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency +
October 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern +
October 21 – Portland, OR – Roseland Ballroom  +
October 24 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory +

https://www.facebook.com/themowglis

Meet The Mowgli’s below:

The Irish singer loves an eclectic range of music genres and has revealed he is encouraging Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson to broaden their tastes.

Taking to Twitter Horan exclaimed: "On the bus listening to the eagles! Converting the lads ! It's easy! Best band ever ! (sic)."

Horan also posted a line from American rock band The Cab's song 'Endlessly'.

He wrote: "The ink may stain my skin , and my jeans may all be ripped , I'm not perfect, but I swear I'm perfect for you ! Great lyrics (sic)."

One Direction are currently on the US leg of their 'Take Me Home' world tour.

They have been taking to their Twitter pages to thank fans at respective venues across the country for their unwavering support.

Last night (June 18) the chart-topping group performed at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, and the guys revealed they were overwhelmed by the support they received.

Horan wrote: "Columbus ! Unbelievable crowd! Super loud in there !", while bandmate Styles added: "Thanks for having us Columbus.. O H I O. You were very loud .x (sic)."

Advance tickets are available at: www.aftonshows.com/SheLovesNoOne

• Who: She Loves No One

• What: Live Performance

• Where: Eve  (1306 N. Miami Ave. Miami, FL 33311)

• When: Saturday, August 17th 2013

• Price: $11 (advance tickets) $13 (door)

For booking inquiries:

music@SheLovesNoOne.com

She Loves No One can be found online at:

www.Reverbnation.com/SheLovesNoOne

www.Twitter.com/SheLovesNoOne

www.Facebook.com/SheLovesNoOne

Speaking to London's Metro newspaper, Live Nation promoter Andy Copping explained that there are a lot of egos involved so securing a solid line up and figuring out stage times can be tricky:

"A lot of negotiations are over where a band will appear. Who's playing above and below them, are they a main stage headliner? Bizarrely, all acts seem to think they are."

This year's event, which is taking place over this weekend, is being headlined by the likes of Rammstein, Slipknot and Iron Maiden, and Copping added that the best way to deal with stubborn bands is to just show your authority:

"Sometimes, you have to get a bit s**tty with them, 'This is what you did on your last tour, this is how many records you've sold, you haven't grown in stature since. This is where you slot in; bite my arm off and kiss my ass'."

Watch footage of Slipknot's frenetic live show below:

]]> London Newsdesk http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/QuiteGreatNorth/view/77856/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:09:21 +0100 http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/QuiteGreatNorth/view/77856/ ‘Sterling Loves U’ is the fifth release from accomplished singer songwriter, Sterling Witt. Finding his feet with his 2004 release ‘Self Portrait’ and playing with names like Jason Webley, the musician has done nothing but please his ever-growing fanbase since. ‘Sterling Loves U’ was born from the idea of changing the world little by little using nothing but the power of love which is especially evident in songs like ‘Perfect Girl’ and ‘Every Single Second’. Singing tales of love and adoration the gentle guitar, soothing beats and Sterling’s delightfully mellow vocals this album is sure to capture the attention of the folk and indie scenes everywhere.

Listen and download the album here: http://sterlingwitt.bandcamp.com/

“This is one artist that brings to the table effective and slamming songwriting via a highly passionate musical delivery.” –Drew Blackwell, Vents Magazine

“There’s no a weak song on this entire catalogue period! The musicianship is first rate, the songs are short and sweet musical experiences and Witt is an infectious artist who is a master at satirical humor through music.”-Cyrus Rhodes, Indie Music Digest

https://www.facebook.com/sterlingwittartist

 https://twitter.com/SterlingWitt

http://www.sterlingwitt.com

After immersing himself in the deepest, darkest corners of London for a whole year, rhythm guitarist/vocalist Ben decided he belonged in the studio and onstage making the music he loved, the music of legends. Having recruited three other equally passionate, talented musicians- bassist, Luke, guitarist Johny Darko and drummer, Jack-Ben finally had all the tools he needed to live the dream, little did he know what was to follow would be so incredible. After naming themselves and discovering just how much chemistry there was between the four when they played together, The Local Legends felt ready for their first ever live performance. Taking the bull by the horns and starting off in true legendary style, the first time the boys had played live together, The Local Legends played their first ever concert for a little over eleven thousand spectators, all hungry for a great time. Needless to say, the band delivered, unveiling their sweet riffs and sweeter vocals The Local Legends gave a performance to remember.

The Local Legends is an exhilarating blend of traditional rock and roll and blues with a smidge of rockabilly. With vocals reminiscent of those of Eric Clapton, huge riffs and intricate solos and an old school rock and roll vibe ‘Queens Will’ can be only described as nothing else but a traditional rock record. The raw energy of the album is second to none and tracks like ‘Story Teller’ and ‘How Could I’ have such delicious guitar solos, they contrast well with the more mellow tracks like ‘Almost Outside’ and ‘What’. ‘Queens Will’ is set to pave the way for The Local Legends to capture the ears and hearts of rock and blues scenes.

https://www.facebook.com/TheLocalLegends

https://twitter.com/TheLocalLegends

In 2013, we have Cockney John who is an enigma, a throwback from the life and music of that period but 100% fun.

This album is a musical cocktail of anything that was 70's punk and new wave with a twist of today. That genre of music mixed with the original tunes from songsmith Vic Malcolm means that once you hear them you will not get them out of your head.

Cockney John is already a success, so much so that he needs his minder Geordie Jack at his side 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

Their first single "How Many Times" is available now and can be heard on the radio around the world.

"Music in 2013 will never be the same..."

"Every party should have a copy of this CD..."

Cockney John's album "How many times" is available on CD from Tabitha Records and on download from iTunes and Amazon.

During a personal interview with Britain's The Sun newspaper, the Muse frontman explained that he saw first hand how money can build you up and tear you down equally as quickly so has never really been interested in it:

"Money and success haven't really changed my beliefs or opinions over the years. When I was growing up my mum and dad split when I was 13 or 14 during the early-Nineties recession. At that time my dad went bankrupt and it played a huge part in it all at home."

"I experienced the sharp end of a tough time, living with a single parent, my mum, and she was really struggling to get a job. These are the things that form your views in life. They are established when you are growing up and being raised. That stuff doesn't really go away, that stays with you."

The 'Knights of Cydonia' star added that going through tough times motivated him to succeed in his own life as he wouldn't want to repeat his childhood from that perspective:

"In a way, that is what drove me to want to be successful. I never want to have to be in that situation again - ever. I have been lucky to experience a lot of the spoils that can happen in a rock band. But being with the three guys in this band from such a young age, we aren’t going to let any of the spoils change us."

Watch a recent interview with Bellamy below:

Having toured with the likes of District 3, Lawson and Twenty Twenty the band have gained support from District 3 and Lawson themselves as well as thousands of fans around the world- they’ve certainly earned their quickly growing fanbase. The band is no stranger to arriving to airports filled with hundreds of screaming fans, armed escorts, even fans chasing cars to get a glimpse of their beloved boys. A lot of this comes from the band’s strong online presence, posting lyric videos, ‘Day in the Life Of’ videos on YouTube and running meet and greet contests and TwitCams in order interact with their fanbase.

Writing about past experiences Room 94 are returning with relatable lyrics, pop style beats and strong rock riffs. The new single ‘Superstar’ is all set to better their previous record of no. 2 in the iTunes Rock Chart, no. 7 in the Independent Single Breakers Chart, no. 24 in the Independent Chart and 160 in the Official Top 200 as well as working on their already vast global following. Catch the band supporting District 3 as well as on their European/UK headline tour ‘Three Brothers, One Kit’ this summer with a ‘Room 94: The Movie’ DVD documenting their adventures due for release this winter.

Tour Dates:

27th June- Warsaw, Proxima (Poland)           19th July- Manchester, Academy3                

28th June- Scenografia, Lodz (Poland)           20th July- Leeds, Cockpit 2                              

29th June-Blue Note, Poznan (Poland)          22nd July- Glasgow, Classic Grand

30th June- Lizard King, Cracow (Poland)       23rd July- Newcastle, 02 Academy           

14th July –Bristol 02 Academy                        25th July- Nottingham, Rock City Basement

15th July- Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach                    26th July- Birmingham, The Institute

16th July- Norwich, The Waterfront               27th July- Manchester, Academy 3 (SOLD OUT)  

17th July- Brighton, The Haunt                        29th July- Southampton, Joiners 

18th July- Sheffield, 02 Academy                    31st July- London, Islington Garage

20th July- Leeds, Cockpit                                

http://www.room94.co.uk/                             

https://www.facebook.com/ROOM94/

@ROOM94

Deaf Havana play:

June 2013 

Sun 30th           HARD ROCK CALLING (Bruce Springsteen support)  

October 2013 

Thu 17th             SOUTHAMPTON, Guildhall 

Fri 18th               BRISTOL, O2 Academy 

Sat 19th              BIRMINGHAM, Institute 

Sun 20th             EDINBURGH, Picturehouse 

Tue 22nd            LIVERPOOL, O2 Academy 

Wed 23rd            NOTTINGHAM, Rock City 

Thu 24th             CAMBRIDGE, Corn Exchange 

Fri 25th               LONDON, Roundhouse 

Released September 16th on BMG Chrysalis over here in the UK and 17th on Razor & Tie in the US, the band’s new LP ‘Old Souls’ sees them tug at the heartstrings of classic rock with gut-busting heft, slicing up their sound into 12 pieces of emotionally-driven songwriting. Featuring first single ‘Boston Square’ – which impacts July 1st and which premiered on Radio 1 as Zane Lowe’s Hottest Record last night here – the album bristles with confidence and energy. Deaf Havana are frontman James Veck-Gilodi, guitarist Chris Pennells, bassist Lee Wilson, drummer Tom Ogden, pianist Max Britton and guitarist and vocalist Matthew Veck-Gilodi.

 http://www.deafhavanaofficial.com 

For more information please contact – Fred Mellor - fred@mbcpr.com 

Deaf Havana tickets go on-sale 9am on Friday 17th May priced at £14.00 regionally and £16.00 in London (subject to booking fee) and are available from www.livenation.co.uk or www.ticketmaster.co.uk  

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The US comedian turned heads recently after posting online a photo himself in the studio with the rapper.

Speaking to Fuse TV, Rock remained tight-lipped on the subject, but hinted at an album appearance. He said:

"Uh, I can't really say."

The comedian continued: "Hey, hey, I was on the Kanye [West] record - maybe I'm on the Eminem record. You never know."

Rock appeared on Kanye West's 2010 track 'Blame Game', which featured on the album 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy'.

Eminem's last studio album meanwhile came in the shape of the successful 2010 effort 'Recovery'.

"Purely sensational music and experimentation." - Throwing Shapes Media & Reviews

“Dry Lung Rhetoric is a calling card from a band destined for great things, combining melody, aggression, attitude and ambition to an exhilarating effect.” – OneMetal.com
 

Bursting onto the UK metal/prog-metal scene all guns blazing, energetic new Reading-based six-piece Schemata Theory prepare to unleash their explosive debut album ‘Dry Lung Rhetoric’ on June 3.

The album, which was recorded at the renowned Stakeout Studios and produced by Jason Wilcock (Fightstar, We Are The Ocean, The Ghost of A Thousand), features 11 tracks and includes a guest appearance from Mutiny Within’s Chris Clancy on concluding final track, ‘The Final Breath’.

Combining many aspects of the metal genre, Dry Lung Rhetoric fuses classic thrash riffing, progressive technical instrumental passages, melodic hooks and soaring choruses, creating a set of songs that are accessible, original and thought provoking.  

From the groove-metal orientated ‘Perish or Prevail’ to the piano driven ballad ‘Your Belief’, through to the more commercially melodic ‘Drones’ and catchy lead single ‘A Complex Slate’, the album is an experimental mix of eclectic metal infusions with the influence of bands such as Dream Theater and Metallica being prominent in the complex song structures, technical riffs and prominent guitar solos.

The message behind the album is an interesting one.  “The album’s themes communicate acknowledgement of a sleeping world needing to wake up,” explains psychology graduate and vocalist Myles Dyer.  “With so much evidently in crisis on this planet, the question that must be asked is ‘How much longer can we go on turning a blind eye?’”
 
The band has released an impressive and eye-catching video for lead single ‘A Complex Slate’, which has already gained in excess of 45,000 views.

View the video here: http://youtu.be/0gLG_KCY_D0

The single is available to download now on iTunes.

Ahead of the release Schemata Theory will play a special London showcase event at Camden Barfly on May 17 alongside fellow new up-and-comers Hybris + Deadly Circus Fire.

Tickets are available via Ticket Web: http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/event/deadly-circus-fire-tickets/54073

 
Live dates:

May 17 – The Barfly, Camden, London (w/ Hybris + Deadly Circus Fire)

June 01 – Hobgoblin, Maidenhead

Sept 22 – Rock and Metal Circus Festival, Stoke Prior Bromsgrove

 
Schemata Theory are:

Myles Dyer - Vocals
Luke Wright - Vocals
Huw Roch - Lead Guitar
Mario Scinto - Rhythm Guitar
Carl Quanstrom - Bass
Joshua Baretto - Drums
 

Album Track List:

1. A Dark Dawn (2:08)
2. Perish or Prevail (4:39)
3. Drones (4:52)
4. Emergence (5:12)
5. A Complex Slate (4:44)
6. Six into Three (4:59)
7. Shedding Skin (5:31)
8. Crisis Unveiled (9:36)
9. Your Belief (4:58)
10. A Brighter Future (2:20)
11. The Final Breath (8:49)
 

Links:

‘A Complex Slate’ video: http://youtu.be/0gLG_KCY_D0

http://www.schematatheory.com

http://www.facebook.com/SchemataTheory

The cut begins with a 'parental advisory' warning and goes on to show the hitmakers in black and white walking the streets of Tokyo. The visuals soon switch to colour and the video includes some special effects that enhance the crazy fancy dress elements of it.

'Panic Station' acts as the band's new single from their current album 'The 2nd Law' and it will be released officially on June 3.

Muse are set to play a series of stadium gigs later this summer in mainland Europe and will also perform at Coventry's Ricoh Arena on May 22 and London's Emirates Stadium on May 25 and 26.