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Josiah Leming Stages Big Announcement
Indie artist Josiah Leming – who many remember from his short but effective stint on American Idol – is preparing a big announcement for his fans. The singer teased the news on his Twitter profile last week and announced that he’d be making the announcement and performing for fans on the online platform StageIt. Off the heels of his 70-date North American Listen Close tour, his fans have been chattering all over the interwebs with predictions of the singer’s announcement. You can catch Josiah perform and reveal his news via StageIt on Thursday evening, when Leming will take the “stage” at StageIt‘s headquarters in Los Angeles. Tickets to the online event are only $2.50…
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Take 5: Josiah Leming
Before Josiah Leming hit the road for his 75+ city ‘Listen Close Tour’, I sat down with the singer to chat about his music, life on the road and what’s next. Then, once we got the traditional stuff out of the way, I asked him to Take 5 and give us the dirt on 5 things unrelated to his music. Take 5 with Josiah Leming1. What is your go-to karaoke tune? When was the last time you performed it? Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver. Hmm..November 2012? Somewhere around then. 2. What’s the cheesiest reality TV show you’re afraid to admit you watch, or have watched? Cheesiest? Hmm…..…
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Giveaway: Tickets to Josiah Leming’s ‘Listen Close Tour’
Last week I delivered my interview with the uber-talented indie-rocker Josiah Leming. The singer, who is no stranger to Tragic Kingdom, and I caught up while he was preparing to hit the road on his 75 city Listen Close Tour. If you didn’t get a chance to read the full interview, check it out here. Now, yours truly is giving you the chance to see why Leming is one of the most promising acts in music today. If his infectious pop-rock tunes haven’t won you over, his live performance and engaging live show will. I have 10 pairs of tickets to giveaway to a show in the city of your choice…
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Interview with Josiah Leming
He’s one of my favorite independent – and often one of the most underrated – artists in music today. I describe him as a musical prodigy when telling folks of his live performance. And now, for those that haven’t yet seen the wonders of Josiah Leming live, he’s hitting the road for the biggest tour – and first national headlining tour – of his career. Stopping in more than 75 cities, Leming will be surely be coming to a city near you in 2013 (see a full list of dates here). As he was gearing up for his trek, I got to chat it up with my talented friend to find…
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Best Of 2012
It’s been quite a monumental year for the music industry. We lost one of the greatest voices of all time, while ridiculing a new one when Lana Del Rey emerged nervously on SNL. Adele proved that quality music still sells and Christina Aguilera illustrated that same theory later in the year when her album flopped. We became obsessed with learning to dance Gangam Style, while trying to get “Call Me Maybe” out of our heads. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj fought for cameras promoting the new season of American Idol, while Britney Spears unenthusiastically coached her “teens” on The X Factor. Bubblegum pop returned with acts like Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato…
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Tragic Kingdom’s Year-End Poll
We’re nearing the end of another great year in music and I’m busy putting together my year-end ‘Best Of’ lists, but before I announce my picks I want to hear from YOU! Who was your number one go-to artist in 2012? What song’s wouldn’t leave your head? What concerts made you a diehard fan? Vote for your favorite artists and songs in Tragic Kingdom’s Best of 2012 poll now! So take a 15-second pause and let me know who had you rocking out all year long below. Be on the look out for Tragic Kingdom’s ‘Best Of 2012’ lists coming soon where I’ll announce the Reader’s Picks as well.
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Video Premiere: Josiah Leming "Twenty Twelve Eleven"
Josiah Leming is no stranger to the Tragic Kingdom. Over the summer, I featured the prodigy-like talent’s release of a series of singles, including the radio-worthy “Love Me Or Not” and catchy-chorused “High“. And with the release of his latest, “Twenty Twelve Eleven“, the put-it-all-out-there songwriter strips it down and delivers a raw performance of a track that’s much more personal than the previously mentioned summer jams. As the singer works on the follow up to his one-year old Another Life LP, Leming will hit the road in 2013 to spend time with the people he cares most about: his fans. Watch the video, which was shot at the House Of Rock…
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Josiah Leming Gets "High"
Tragic Kingdom gave readers and Josiah Leming‘s legion of fans the first listen of his new summer single “High” over the weekend and his fans were on cloud-nine. The upbeat, fresh single made us want to pop the top and take a drive down the PCH. Apparently Leming had the same thing in mind since the music video, to accompany the new track, shows Leming driving around and enjoying Los Angeles with his friends. Check out the clever new video now and grab the single on Bandcamp. And don’t forget to share it with your friends on Twitter using the hashtag #GetHigh!
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Wednesday Wrap Up: 9/12/12
I get it, time is of the essence, and sometimes there’s just not enough of it to keep up with the latest happenings of your favorite stars. 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: – Country cutie Kellie Pickler goes bald, find out more and see photos – ‘X Factor‘ Season 2 premieres tonight with the addition of Demi Lovato and Britney Spears, watch a preview here – OneRepublic release their new single and video “Feel Again” – Lana Del Rey shows her assets, appearing on the cover of…
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First Listen: Josiah Leming "High"
Music’s new “it”-kid, Josiah Leming knows what his fans want: new music. The singer announced last month that he will independently release a new single and music video each month through the rest of the year. The series kicked off with the pop single “Love Me Or Not”, which gave his cult following a taste of what was to come. And now, following the success of the first single, Leming is preparing the release of September’s. The track, entitled “High”, follows in “Love Me Or Not”‘s footsteps – it’s catchy, upbeat and makes you wanna put the top down and take a drive down the PCH. Check out the music video when…
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Love Him or Not, Josiah Leming’s New Single Is Here
Singer-songwriter Josiah Leming debuted his new single “Love Me Or Not” with a fresh new video that’s already generating tons of online buzz! You can watch the video below and sign up for Leming’s mailing list on his website for a free acoustic version of the single. And if you’re a fan of the song – which you will be, let’s be honest – buy it on iTunes now!