The season of music festival is only just beginning, but it’s never too early to look ahead to 2014.

This week, the dates for next year’s Coachella music festival were revealed via press release. Coachella will be two weekends once again down in Indio, CA and the Empire Polo Grounds beginning April 11- 13 and then again April 18- 20. Passes go on sale Friday May, 24 at 10am PST.

No bands for Coachella 2014 have been announced, but rumors should be everywhere by early July. Comment below and let us know if you plan to attend Coachella in the years to come.

Mashup release are a dime a dozen these days, but finding one worth more than a couple amused listens is a different story altogether.

The Hood Internet have a long history of creating genius musical concoctions from the best and brightest efforts out of urban music. This morning, a new release fromt the outfit title “Doin’ It Good” found its way online, and I think it may be their best effort to date. The Chicago based production-duo takes Kanye’s hit song “Good Life” and sets it to the tune of “Doin’ It Right,” off of Daft Punk’s new album, Random Access Memories. Click here to stream and download the offering.

Kaye West’s new album, Yeezus, hits stores next month. Random Access Memories is available now wherever musc is sold.

You know MTV’s Tr3s network. The well-known cable powerhouse is a staple in the Latin American entertainment world, capable of pushing emerging artists into the national spotlight.

If you think that kind of invaluable national exposure might help your career, we have good news for you.

Tr3s and OurStage have teamed up once again in the search for what we call “El Headliner.” It’s simple – we put your tracks to the fans, who tell us what they like the most. Then Tr3s and special guest judge Karlos Rosé will personally sort through each of the top tracks to find the one artist worthy of spotlight artist features on Tr3s’ show Top 20, as well as Tr3s.com’s Music My Güey,Descubre & Download, and Blogamole.

Submit your best track by June 22, 2013 for a chance to win.

Good luck!

Nothing makes hump day more bearable than the promise of free music that rock, right? If you agree, then consider your Wednesday awesome starting now.

G.O.O.D. Music up and comer Travi$ Scott has released a stream and download of his brand new mixtape, Owl Pharaoh. The offering boasts thirteen tracks, as well as features from the likes of T.I., 2 Chainz, Bon Iver, Toro y Moi, A$AP Ferg, James Fauntleroy and more. Click here to access the mixtape.

Scott was recently named a 2013 XXL Freshmen inductee. After you listen to Owl Pharaoh comment below and let us know if you think that title is a fitting one.

Boston-based producer extraordinaire Clinton Sparks has released a stream of a brand new, star-studded track that is sure to start your day on the right foot.

“Gold Rush” is yet another entry into Sparks’ applauded history of pairing artists people wouldn’t normally put together and creating one-of-a-kind music. This time around Macklemore, 2 Chainz and D.A. Wallach join the madness against a beat that is 100% ready to party. You can stream the song at the end of this post.

Clinton Sparks will release his new mixtape, My Awesome Mixtape 4, later this year. Continue reading ‘Clinton Sparks Debuts “Gold Rush” Featuring Macklemore, 2 Chainz & D.A. Wallach’

Celebrity cast member and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has found something akin to a gold mine with his recurring appearances on The Voice. Not only has the reality singing competition boosted Levine’s overall appeal and demand in pop culture, but it has also offered a platform for he and his bandmates to debut their new singles to the largest audience possible. The past three times this happened the corresponding song went #1 not long after, and after last night I think it’s safe to say single #4 is going to shine just as bright, if not brighter than the rest.

Anyone familiar with Maroon 5′s efforts have grown accustomed to their unique brand of pop rock. “Love Somebody” fits well within the band’s established catalog while still venturing further into the grey area between ballad and full tempo pop hit than ever before. The results are a moving track that simultaneously makes you want to throw your cares to the wind and dance in the streets. Click here to view the performance.

Rise Records rock outfit Sleeping With Sirens are keeping excitement for their upcoming Feel alive and well this morning with the release of another new song.

Partnering with Cleveland-bred rapper Machine Gun Kelly, Sleeping With Sirens have delivered a cross-genre smash entitled “Alone.” The pairing of a hard-hitting alternative rock group with one of the most abrasive artists in urban music may seem strange at first, but the final results of their experimental offering are actually quite satisfying. You can stream the song below.

Feel hits stores June 4. Comment below and let us know your thoughts on the release. Continue reading ‘Sleeping With Sirens Premiere “Alone” Featuring Machine Gun Kelly’

Hardcore act Stick To Your Guns have released a stream of their Inside Out cover off next month’s split with The Story So Far.

Adding an even heavier twist to an already powerful track, Stick To Your Guns have done justice to Inside Out with their cover of “Burning Fight.” Everyone who loves true, mosh-til-you-collapse hardcore is about to fall in love with this song. You can stream the cover at the end of this post.

When it was first announced, the idea of a split between Stick To Your Guns and The Story So Far seemed a bit absurd. Having heard some of the material, it’s not one of our most anticipated releases of 2013. Comment below and let us know your thoughts on this cover. Continue reading ‘Stick To Your Guns Stream Inside Out Cover’

Nostalgia is everywhere this year, and a lot of it has to do with music. The first generation of people to grow up fully embracing the internet are now in their early twenties and pining for the simplicity of a decade before with tumblrs, tweets, status updates, gifs, instagrams, and pinterest boards dedicated to the things that we credit for making us who we are today. I too am guilty of aiding this obsession with the recent past, and today another modern classic hit a special anniversary.

Fifteen years ago today, DMX released his debut album It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot. The album featured the breakout single “Ruff Ryders Anthem,” as well as a number of additional fan favorites. At the time there was no other emcee in hip hop with the kind of aggressive flow X was bringing to the mic, and it was this released that went on to spawn a million imitations. Join us in remembering this classic and view one of its biggest videos below. Continue reading ‘DMX’s ‘It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot’ Turns 15′