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Pop songstress Demi Lovato took her new single to the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live last night and proved to everyone she has Top 40 staying power.

Comparing love to a “Heart Attack,” the latest from Demi Lovato is pure confectionary pop music with just a dash of alternative rock sprinkled on top for edge. People who dislike the music on the radio probably won’t find much to love here, but anyone that can appreciate a great hook from a strong vocalist will definitely find themselves nodding along throughout this performance. You can view the clip below.

So why feature a megastar like Demi Lovato on a blog dedicated to helping artists on the rise? It’s simple, we love Jimmy Kimmel Live. In fact, we’re currently planning the next round of our JKL competition, which will put one lucky OS member on the late night stage before millions of viewers. Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks! Continue reading ‘Demi Lovato Performs “Heart Attack” On Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Kendrick Lamar has been on an unstoppable rise since early 2012, and last night he took his continually moving promotional train to the stage of Jimmy Kimmel Live for a performance of his new single, “Poetic Justice.”

Appearing sans Drake, who is responsible 1/3 of the verses on the track, Lamar appeared on Kimmel’s recently redesigned outdoor stage accompanied by a full band (including a kickass saxophonist). It’s always a little hard to gauge the strength of a live performance while sipping coffee at your desk the morning after it happens, but the reaction from the crowd makes it clear no one left disappointed. You can view the performance below.

Rumor has it Lamar’s 2012 effort, good kid, mAAd city, is nearing platinum certification. If you enjoy “Poetic Justice,” click here and give the full album a chance. Continue reading ‘Kendrick Lamar Performs “Poetic Justice” On Kimmel’

Atlanta king T.I. took his energetic live performance to the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live last night and this morning OurStage has footage for those of you too busy (or tired) to catch the show.

Hitting Jimmy’s new Sony-sponsored stage last night, T.I. performed his Trouble Man single “Hello,” as well as the energetic cut “Ball.” Both performances were as energetic and exciting as televised sets from people not playing instruments can be, and T.I. never missed a line. You can view videos of both songs below. Continue reading ‘T.I. Performs “Hello” & “Ball” On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’’

In the past six months, OurStage, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and the OurStage community of fans have given three talented, unsigned artists the incredible, career-changing chance to show what they’ve got by featuring them as the musical guest on Kimmel’s hit late-night show. Now go backstage with the artists in these exclusive clips, as they tell their stories and prepare for their moment in the national television spotlight.

Larry g(EE)

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown

Eclectic Approach

Los Angeles’ Family Of The Year performed a couple of songs for the Jimmy Kimmel Live! audience last night. The band played their single “Hero,” a heartbreaking indie folk ballad, as well as St. Croix, which is offered as a bonus track on the JKL site.

Family Of The Year released their debut LP Loma Vista in 2012 on Nettwerk Records and are currently on tour throughout the U.S. Click here for dates.

See St. Croix after the jump.
Continue reading ‘Family Of The Year Performs On Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Late night fans, it’s time to adjust your alarms! One year shy of its 10th anniversary on the air, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be moving to a new 11:35pm time slot beginning next week.

For artists who want to do more than just watch at home, you can take advantage of our latest competition, which places one artist per month on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform in front of millions. Another chance to compete will be coming up in just a few short weeks, so keep checking back for the latest updates.

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• Eclectic Approach Behind The Scenes at Jimmy Kimmel Live! (Video)
• OurStage Larry g(EE) Performs “Yo Mama” On Jimmy Kimmel Live

2012 was a big and busy year for music. From Carly Rae Jepsen‘s infectious singles to Chris Brown‘s horribly offensive behavior, so much has happened that we decided to look back and reflect on some of our favorite releases and events by various artists this year, including those on OurStage.

Mikel, OurStage Community
Sharks – No Gods
Sharks take the best of classic British working-class punk and wrap it up in a shiny package topped off with jagged guitars, shiny harmonies, and hooks for days.  No Gods is a fists-in-the-air call for self-reliance that never takes itself too seriously.  Bloody brill’.

Jeremy Squires – In The Dark
OurStage artist Jeremy Squires’ 2012 release In The Dark is folk at its most lonesome and plaintive.  Acoustic guitars intertwine with Squires’ delicate and twangy vocals.  Harmonica lines whisper and echo in the background.  This stuff is beautiful.

Mike G, OurStage Accounting
Mumford & Sons – Babel

Murder By Death – Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon

Royal Thunder – CVI

Greg, OurStage Community
Gallows – Gallows
When Frank Carter, the original iconic frontman for UK punk hardcore band Gallows, decided to leave in the summer of 2011, fans feared it was the end of the band all together. At that same time, Canadian post-hardcore rockstars Alexisonfire were just calling it quits all together. Before anyone could react, AOF vocalist and guitarist Wade MacNiel was already scheduled to take the place of Frank Carter in Gallows. Their first full-length self-titled album since the lineup change came out a few months ago exceeding all expectations and solidifying MacNiel as the new face for the band. Looks like “death is birth” after all.

Yellabird – Mountainosaurus
Many of us here at OurStage happen to be musicians ourselves, but without bias, I have to say one of my favorite releases of 2012 was Mountainosaurus, the debut album by our account manager Martin’s band Yellabird. If you like The White Stripes or The Black Keys, then you haven’t heard nothin’ yet because this duo leaves those guys in the dust. The riffs and rhythms will leave you drooling for more. Can’t wait to see what our buddy “Mahty” has in store for 2013.

Martin, OurStage Account Management

Meshuggah – “Marrow” - Koloss

It was just over a week ago that Ourstage put Texas-based recording Larry g(EE) on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and now we’re proud to present a behind-the-scenes look at his journey in the latest installment of our ongoing series, JKL Files.

If you have not been following the rise of Larry g(EE) throughout 2012, you missed a year that found the soul singer traveling across the country on Van’s Warped Tour, releasing his debut Weekends EP, and headlining shows from coast to coast. It’s clear this passionate songwriter is going to far, and we’re thankful to have been able to help him with his journey.

Last night was a big night for Texas native Larry g(EE). Following his recent victory in our JKL Competition, Larry and his band traveled to California over the weekend, and made their national television debut last night. We could not be more honored or excited to have helped Larry take his career to the next level, and we’re anxious to see where he goes next. For now, however, you can join us in watching BOTH of his Jimmy Kimmel Live! performances. Click here to view “Yo Mama” and click here to enjoy “Camera Phone.”

Larry g(EE) has big plans for the new year. Be assured that we’ll be there to follow his journey. Stay tuned.

We know many of you have been patiently waiting to learn who would be the next OurStage talent to grace the Jimmy Kimmel Live stage, and this morning we could not be more excited to announce Larry g(EE) as that performer. Larry and his band will bring their modern take on rock, pop, and soul to the JKL stage with their hit singles “Yo Mama” and “Camera Phone” tonight  at midnight. You can read the full press release below:

Larry rocks out in Kansas (we need to get our hands on some of these tees!)

NEW YORK, NY (December 10, 2012)—OurStage.com, the innovative online social platform for discovering new music, announces Larry g(EE) as the next winning artist in their ongoing program to spotlight emerging acts on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” The soulful Dallas-based artist, whose music puts a modern spin on the classic sounds of Stax and Motown, will appear on the late-night show December 10th, 2012 to perform his single “Yo Mama.”

“I’m thrilled about the opportunity to perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ says g(EE). “My first national TV performance is a huge career milestone.  It’s something I’ll never forget, and I couldn’t be more thankful to OurStage.com for this opportunity.”

Watch video of Larry telling fans in Dallas about the performance:
http://youtu.be/VTzrPtUkbaM

Larry g(EE)’s performance is the third in the program, following recent performances from Eclectic Approach and Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown. Watch the previous performances here:
Eclectic Approach- http://abc.tv/UJZdRM
Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown- http://abc.tv/11QZJQI

Larry has utilized OurStage.com to help build his fan base, and won the opportunity to headline the OurStage.com stage at this past summer’s Vans Warped Tour.  Larry has showcased his unique, exhilarating sound on stages from Los Angeles to New York City, with stops at South by Southwest and high-profile slots opening for an array of national artists, including Ghostland Observatory and Linda Perry.

“OurStage.com is dedicated to providing a platform to support emerging musicians and what Larry g(EE) is accomplishing is a testament to our goal,” said Scott Nelson, SVP of Marketing at OurStage.com. “Larry has been able to utilize the tools OurStage provides, and that – along with his undeniably immense talent – has helped him rise to the top of yet another amazing competition.”

This past September, following the announcement of the program, Larry g(EE) submitted his original track in the competition, via OurStage.com. Fans voted and the OurStage panel reviewed the top ranked artists selected by the OurStage.com community. In the end, the panel of music industry experts picked Larry g(EE) as the winning artist.

Visit OurStage.com for more information, updates, and full contest rules.