Spitalfield frontman Mark Rose has opened a song shop through DownWrite offering to create original musical works for fans.

Launched in the last week, Rose’s DownWrite page describes the musician’s decade-plus career in music. Now that he’s gearing up for a 10-year anniversary run with Spitalfield, Rose saw the opportunity to record a few new original tracks for fans. Those interested can choose between a $100 option (home recording, one guitar), $200 (home recording, multiple instruments), or $500 (full studio recording). Click here for more information.

Interested in seeing Spitalfield on their reunion run? Click here for routing and ticket information.

English folk singer Frank Turner has released the official video for his latest single, “The Way I Tend To Be.”

Some people cannot help digging themselves a hole in life. More times than not, these same people climb out of those holes only to find themselves in another in no time at all. The idea is the central theme for “The Way I Tend To Be,” with Turner digging holes in the countryside while singing of how his choices actions have impacted his life and the lives of those near him. It’s a gorgeous a video and a wonderful track. Click below to view the video.

Turner’s new album, Tape Deck Heart, is available now wherever music is sold. Continue reading ‘Frank Turner Debuts “The Way I Tend To Be” Video’

Country star Kenny Chesney woke up this morning to learn that his sixteenth studio album was the most popular album in America. I cannot begin to know what the feels like, or what it’s like to write sixteen albums worth of material, but I bet he has a smile on his face.

Life On A Rock 153,000 copies in its opening week, bumping Michael Buble’s To Be Loved out of the top position. The release is not Chesney’s first number one, but selling 150k in a week in 2013 is worthy of a standing ovation in its own right.

You can view the top 10 albums of the week below. Chesney may want to enjoy his reign while it lasts because next week the star-studded soundtrack for The Great Gatsby hits the charts and it hasn’t left the top of iTunes in 3 days. Continue reading ‘Kenny Chesney Tops Billboard With 16th Studio Album’

Lil Wayne went on record earlier this year saying he was becoming bored with rap. In fact, Wayne said after Tha Carter V he would retire from rap for good. Now, in a new interview with MTV, Wayne reveals he has plenty more music on the way (or at least in the works).

Chatting with RapFix live, Lil Wayne and Birdman confirmed that they are indeed working together on a new Big Tymers release. Surprisingly, Mannie Fresh will not be part of the release, but YMCMB heartthrob Drake will. No explanation was offered for Mannie’s departure, but the duo did say that they have yet to record any verses for the release. Click here to view the interview.

On Tuesday, As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis was arrested for attempting to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife. In the days that have followed there have been many more questions than answers, and now Lambesis’ bandmates have stepped forward with a comment of their own.

Taking to their social networks, As I Lay Dying’s additional members kept things short and simple, posting:

To our fans,

As we post this, the legal process is taking its course and we have no more information than you do. There are many unanswered questions, and the situation will become clearer in the coming days and weeks. We’ll keep you informed as best we can.

Our thoughts right now are with Tim, his family, and with everyone else affected by this terrible situation – and with our fans, whom we love and draw strength from.

Thank you for understanding, and as always, for your support of As I Lay Dying.

- Jordan, Nick, Phil, and Josh

Lambesis is scheduled to appear in a Vista, California courthouse at 1:30PM (Pacific) today for arraignment. He has been held without bail since the time of his arrest. Stay tuned to the OS Magazine in the coming days for updates on this developing story.

We have been discussing our confusion over The Wanted‘s new single, “Walks Like Rihanna,” for nearly two weeks. While the song is built on the same structure of every other pop hit, its lyrics and delivery lacked a sense of tongue-in-cheek/silliness that would make writing a song about something as silly as a girl’s ability to walk like another female acceptable. Now the guys are back with the official video, and though they seem to realize we think it’s a joke, it may be too little too late.

Almost every boy band reaches a point where they release a music video about music videos. By this I mean that the concept of the clip is the group, whoever they may be, trying out a bunch of ideas (often ridiculous) instead of creating a straightforward narrative. “Walks Like Rihanna” is that video for The Wanted, and their idea for a ‘video about videos’ is to spoof famous boy band clips. Backstreet Boys, *Nsync, you name it and there is a chance there is a reference in this clip. That may seem humorous, and at points it is, but overall the lighthearted video doesn’t gel with the more direct delivery of the lines in the actual song. Click below to view the video and see if you agree. Continue reading ‘The Wanted Release “Walks Like Rihanna” Video’

California rock outfit Deftones have release a music video for their latest single, “Swerve City.”

The visuals for “Swerve City” are 90% shots of a beautiful woman roaming desert landscapes on horseback. I know the idea of a girl riding a horse through the desert may not sound like an interesting concept for a music video, but today that opinion will likely change. As the story unfolds it becomes clear she has secrets, and before the clip ends you begin to unravel the mystery behind why such a woman would be in such a hot, dry place.

Deftones are scheduled to go out on an international tour starting May 11. Click here for dates and ticket information. Continue reading ‘Deftones Release “Swerve City” Music Video’

Music icon David Bowie has released the official video for his latest single, “The Next Day.”

Originally removed from YouTube based on a ‘misunderstanding,’ the latest visuals from Bowie are as cinematic as you have come to expect from the man who gave us Ziggy Stardust. Bowie is seen as a quasi-christ in the clip, with Gary Oldman as a priest and Marion Cotillard as a troubled girl with “holy” hands. We’ll let Bowie tell you the story himself, but don’t be surprised if some people start crying foul in the days ahead. You can view the video below.

David Bowie has never been one to apologize for expressing himself, so any angst one feels after viewing this video might as well be forgotten. Bowie is about art, and this is easily the most artistic thing we’ve seen in the last month. Comment and let us know if you agree. Continue reading ‘David Bowie Debuts “The Next Day” Video’

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!

Pop sensation Selena Gomez has taken a break from being tabloid fodder to release the video for her latest single, “Come And Get It.”

Easily one of the most infectious singles on radio right now, “Come And Get” blends modern EDM sensibilities with elements of world music to create a wholly unique listening experience. Gomez has clearly grown up since her last time gracing our headlines, and music fans everywhere are better off as a result. The video is visually stunning, with gorgeous cinematography and tribal-like dance sequences. You can view the clip below. Continue reading ‘Selena Gomez Releases “Come And Get It” Video’