Ever since Beyonce released “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It), ” the world has been starving for another female anthem to kickstart nights that end in blurred memories and unending smiles. Some could argue Taylor Swift has delivered such a song, maybe even more than once, but anyone claiming that need only hear the latest from Ciara to know T. Swift cannot hold a candle to what we need.

“I’m Out” brings together Ciara and YMCMB diva Nicki Minaj against a beat that all but demands you get off your butt and start dancing. Ciara intros the song asking all the ladies who hear it to get the party started, and Minaj follows suit quickly thereafter with a flurry of bars about just how she is as bad as she wants to be. The lyrical content may not be much deeper than a puddle on a hot May day, but it’s as infectious as the common cold and no amount of silly lines about luxurious lifestyles can take that away. You can stream “I’m Out” at the end of this post. Continue reading ‘Ciara Crafts New Female Anthem With “I’m Out”’

This Fall music fans around the world will have their first chance to experience legendary metal group Metallica in a way never before possible.

An IMAX 3D live concert film, Metallica Through the Never features a one-of-a-kind performance from the world’s loudest band. Woven through the concert epic is a visionary narrative, which until this morning had been completely unseen by outsiders. Click here to view the official trailer.

Metallica Through the Never opens on September 27 on IMAX screens, and then it will have a wider release on October 4.

From time to time, we like to update our community on our adventures in the world of music licensing. We are always working on behalf of the artists in our licensing catalog, looking for opportunities for great placements in television, film, commercials, and more. One of our pluggers, Kate, is working out in Nashville – Music City USA – and sends us this update:

This past week we have been busy pitching songs to hit shows on the CW Network…this week we are gathering new songs for a NYC record label with signed, established artists. Request is for songs much like  Jason Derulo or Justin Timberlake with an upbeat/dance/party vibe.  Please upload your song(s) that fit this criteria to your OurStage account and tweet @OurStage and @katetaylormusic your link.

See a selection of some of our recent placements right here.

Alternative rock act Thirty Seconds To Mars have released a stream of their forthcoming album, Love Lust Faith + Dreams.

A long-awaited release, the latest from Thirty Seconds To Mars finds the Jared Leto fronted band again pushing the boundaries of contemporary rock and roll. 30STM have never been a group to deliver something trendy, rather they prefer to set the trends, and with Love Lust Faith + Dreams they might just inspire a new wave a bands to arise from the grey of unsigned nothingness. You can stream the effort here (or at the end of this post).

Love Lust Faith + Dreams hits stores next week. Will you be picking it up? Continue reading ‘Thirty Seconds To Mars Stream ‘Love Lust Faith + Dreams’’

Nothing picks up your day like coffee and music, and by casting a vote for the best Folgers® Jingle Finalist you can have the best of both worlds!

Starting May 15, Folgers would like your help in selecting the winner of the Folgers Jingle contest. As a thank you for your help, you will be entered to win a number of great daily prizes, including Folgers® Coffee, iTunes® gift cards, signed CDs from Gavin DeGraw, and even $10,000!

The voting is only open for a limited time, so click here and start listening today!

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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.