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First Listen: CeeLo’s Magic Moment
The air is getting colder here in Nashville and the colorful leaves have fallen to the ground, which can only mean one thing: the holidays are just around the corner. And to help get you in the holiday spirit, Tragic Kingdom is hosting its own holiday party – a listening party! This way you Deck the halls with the sound of Cee Lo Green! The flashy R&B entertainer is releasing his first holiday record, CeeLo’s Magic Moment everywhere tomorrow, but join me for an early listen below. With appearances from Rod Stewart, The Muppets (yes, those ones), Straight No Chaser and his fellow coach from NBC’s The Voice Christina Aguilera, this holiday compilation is…
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Giveaway: Walk Off the Earth Fan Package
Nashville readers, listen up! Tragic Kingdom is giving you a chance to see Walk Off the Earth live when they stop at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville on November 6th. The indie band’s new EP R.E.V.O. comes out Tuesday, but our lucky reader will get it FREE, along with two tickets to the show. Here’s how to enter and win: 1) Follow me on Twitter: @CMVetrano2) Like Tragic Kingdom on Facebook3) Vote in our poll4) Share the following on Facebook and/or Twitter (be sure to use the text below and tag us on FB, so we can track your entries) Facebook: I entered to win tickets to see Walk Off the Earth live in Nashville on Tragic Kingdom!…
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Wednesday Wrap Up: 10/24/12
I get it, time is of the essence, and sometimes there’s just not enough of it to keep up with the latest happenings in music. In an effort to save you time, I’ve compiled the highlights from this week. Consider it your hump day treat! Just click the links below to get all the news you’re looking for. Here’s some of the week’s biggest headlines and stories: – Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel got hitched, see the first photo from the Italian wedding – Britney Spears got “twisted” on the set of her new fragrance commercial and rumors spread that her impending nuptials would take place near X Factor finale – The Eli…
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First Listen: Taylor Swift "Red" Bonus Tracks
Last week Tragic Kingdom was the first – and only – place to stream Taylor Swift‘s Red in its entirety. Since then, you’ve flooded my Twitter requesting the bonus tracks – yes, I heard your plea. Typically I’d send you to Target or Wal-Mart to hear those tracks, but I’m feeling extra generous this week. Maybe because the holidays are right around the corner? Or my love for all things pumpkin-flavored has been satisfied with the taste of Fall? Whatever the reason, I’m once again delivering your chance to be the FIRST to hear these six bonus tracks, which appear on the deluxe version of Red this Tuesday. You’re welcome. And as a thank you,…
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First Listen: Taylor Swift’s New Album Red
In 5 days the now-not-so country Taylor Swift will release her highly anticipated fourth album Red. Over the past few weeks, Swift has released singles one-by-one from the album giving fans a glimpse into the 16-track compilation of pop songs that bear little resemblance to the country ones that came before. In fact with cameos by indie-sensation Ed Sheeran and Snow Patrol‘s Gary Lightbody it seems like a record suited for more praise by music blogs than mainstream outlets. And maybe it’s just that which makes it all just a bit coincidental that a blog – this one – which once chose not to feature the teenage sensation is now premiering her entire…
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First Listen: Aerosmith & Carrie Underwood "Can’t Stop Loving You"
It seems when Carrie Underwood asked Steven Tyler to join her onstage at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2011, the two took a liking to each other. Since then, the duo have appeared together a number of times including a CMT Crossroads special during this year’s Super Bowl festivities. And now that Tyler is back with his band, and Aerosmith is preparing the release of their new record Music From Another Dimension, the two are at it again. Listen to “Can’t Stop Loving You”, a track from the record, – out November 6th – which features the country powerhouse, below.
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Wednesday Wrap Up: 10/17/12
I get it, time is of the essence, and sometimes there’s just not enough of it to keep up with the latest happenings in music. In an effort to save you time, I’ve compiled the highlights from this week. Consider it your hump day treat!Here’s some of the week’s biggest headlines and stories:– Neon Trees rereleased their sophomore album Picture Show with new bonus tracks and a cover of the 80’s classic “Don’t You Want Me” and released the video for their new single “Lessons In Love” – H&M released their new campaign featuring Hollywood Sadcore singer Lana Del Rey, while the singer released the 10-minute short film to accompany her new single…
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First Listen: Kelly Clarkson "Catch My Breath"
Kelly Clarkson debuted her new single “Catch My Breath” from her upcoming Greatest Hits album, which is titled Greatest Hits – Chapter 1, on On Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning. “The song represents who I’ve been, what I’ve felt, and where I’m headed as not only an artist but as a 30 year old that is now smart enough to know that it’s time to stop, catch my breath, and be proud of not only what has been accomplished but of all the people that have helped me become the woman I am today,” Clarkson said in a statement. You can purchase Greatest Hits – Chapter 1 on November 19th…
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First Listen: Adele "Skyfall"
It’s here! The highly anticipated new single, and theme from the new Bond flick, from Adele. Since the release of her smash hit album, 21, in 2011 we’ve listened until our ears bled to the singles “Rolling in the Deep” and “Someone Like You”. After first listen to this new ear candy, you may want to stock up on cotton swabs. Listen to “Skyfall”, which shares names with the film’s title, now on Tragic Kingdom and download the single on iTunes tomorrow.
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First Listen: Lana Del Rey "Burning Desire"
The highly anticipated re-release of Lana Del Rey‘s hit record “Born To Die” may still be 5 weeks away, but Tragic Kingdom’s got one of the nine new tracks from the rerelease for your listening pleasure now! Listen to the upcoming single “Burning Desire” and be sure to pick up “Born To Die (The Paradise Edition)” on November 13th.
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Giveaway: The Ready Set Tour Package
Nashville readers, listen up! Tragic Kingdom is giving you a chance to see The Ready Set live when he stops in Nashville on September 27th. When the tour stops in Nashville, Tragic Kingdom is giving one lucky reader 2 tickets, a t-shirt and an autographed poster from The Ready Set!Here’s how to enter and win: 1) Follow me on Twitter: @CMVetrano2) Like Tragic Kingdom on Facebook3) Vote in our poll4) Share the following on Facebook and/or Twitter (be sure to use the text below and tag us on FB, so we can track your entries) Facebook: I entered to win tickets to see The Ready Set live in Nashville on Tragic Kingdom! http://bit.ly/PWjC2k Twitter: I entered to win a…
