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    Listen! It’s Vetrano: When Demi Lovato Attacks…

    April 11, 2013 /

    Listen! It’s Vetrano! And I’ve got a guilty pleasure that I can hide no more! It’s probably no surprise that Demi Lovato‘s ginormous single “Give Your Heart A Break” may have struck a minor chord with V for Vetrano. (long pause, head down) Ok fine, I turned it up and sang along at the top of my lungs every time that track was on the radio — which was often, and by often I mean playing on my iPod. While I typically can’t stand those songs that find their way into “heavy rotation,” Lovato managed to never grow old. But when news of her new single and a new album…

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    Video Premiere: Five Knives, "Messin’ With My Mind"

    April 11, 2013 /

    Nashville’s latest success story, Five Knives, debuted their hot new video “Messin’ With My Mind” on MTVu this morning. The clip also landed on MTV’s Buzzworthy following its premiere. No surprise though, seeing that the band is on the road on the MTV Artist to Watch Tour with Twenty One Pilots. The single is the second from the electro-punk rockers EP The Rising and is my favorite tune to rock out to when I’m feeling aggressive. But you’ll have to download the track on the band’s website (or right here on Tragic Kingdom) because MTV’s version of the single comes overly-censored. So censored infact, a reference to popping pills gets…

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    Take 5: Tyler Ward

    April 4, 2013 /

    We all love to know what inspires our favorite stars and want to know what – or who – is behind the lyrics of our favorite songs. But you can read about that any ol’ place, right? V for Vetrano gets you all the answers to the questions you never wanted to know (but maybe secretly do). So flip your flops and take a load off cause we’re about to Take 5 with YouTube star Tyler Ward. Oh, and if you missed my full interview with the internet sensation, check it out here.  Take 5 w/ Tyler Ward 1. If you were stranded on a deserted island without food or…

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    Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson Stronger Together

    April 1, 2013 /

    Unless someone is playing a really cruel April Fool’s Day prank on me, this summer is going to be hot! This morning it was announced that the annual Honda Civic Tour would pair pop-rockers Maroon 5 and America’s Idol (and mine) Kelly Clarkson. Anyone else hyperventilating?! The Adam Levine led rockers just stopped in Nashville last week with Neon Trees and, although the show was sold out, they are skipping the market on the next go-around. Guess Amanda Valentine and I will be hitting the road to Atlanta. Maybe we’ll capture it all on video, so you can see how the fashionista sister of M5’s James Valentine travels in style? Check out the list…

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    Video Premiere: Hot Chelle Rae "Hung Up"

    April 1, 2013 /

    The Nashville-formed pop band Hot Chelle Rae is gearing up for the release of their third studio record, which is expected to drop later this year. The lead single “Hung Up” hit radio back in February and has been working it’s way into the ears of their fans ever since.  The boys have traveled all over the globe, opening for acts like Taylor Swift, Cher Lloyd and Lil’ Jon and seem poised for global domination. If the new single is any indication, the boys new record will follow the lead of their hits “I Like It Like That” and their smash hit “Tonight, Tonight” with catchy, sing-a-long choruses. The video…

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    What The GIF? Vol. 3

    March 29, 2013 /

    Yep, it’s that time again. If you’re not as obsessed with the GIF sitch as me, then you might be thinking… And that’s okay with me, but seriously What the GIF? How could you not love this week’s biggest headlines told by some high-larious GIFs? Let’s see if I can win you over with this week’s Top 10 — sometimes over exaggerated — headlines.  #10 – Even Nicki Minaj’s unusual antics can’t save American Idol‘s ratings as they hit a series low.   #9 – Demi Lovato will return to judges panel for Season 3 of The X Factor, but without Britney will it be the same?  #8 – Spring Breakers…

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    Lana Del Rey Covers Leonard Cohen

    March 28, 2013 /

    It’s no secret that my heart beats to Lana Del Rey‘s drum (as illustrated by the variety of ways I tried to slip her name into a post over the last year). Today, she delivers a new video covering the Leonard Cohen classic “Chelsea Hotel No. 2” and proves that when it comes to singing, she can do anything. There’s nothing really more for me to say, other than thank you for this Lana! V for Vetrano needed this today. Watch the simple, yet beautiful video below.

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    Video Premiere: All Time Low "Somewhere In Neverland"

    March 19, 2013 /

    American punk rockers All Time Low dropped their new video for the single “Somewhere in Neverland” today on MTV. Although the channel no longer plays music videos on the reg, this clip is reminiscent of the TRL days (for those too young to know what that is, it’s a good thing). The single is from their album Don’t Panic, which is available now. The band, currently back from a worldwide tour, are taking a short break before they head back on the road with Pierce the Veil for a run of U.S. dates. Watch “Somewhere in Neverland” below now and download Don’t Panic on iTunes now! 

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    Artist to Watch: Sol Cat

    March 18, 2013 /

    Would you believe me if I told you there was a new band with a cool sound that was worthy of your ears coming out of Nashville? Of course you would. And not only because Nashville was recently named the #1 music scene by Rolling Stone magazine. It’s no surprise considering the amount of talent oozing from this great city, so without further ado let me introduce to you to Music City’s latest noteworthy act Sol Cat. I got to sit down with a couple of the guys from the emerging rock band a few weeks ago to talk about their new album, new video (seen below) and where their name…

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    First Listen: Beyonce "Bow Down/ I Been On"

    March 18, 2013 /

    2013 is certainly shaping up to be a big one in music with new records coming from some of the biggest pop stars on the planet. Beyoncé, one of said stars, has been busy since her hot-as-fire Super Bowl performance and (boring) HBO documentary. Girl (Who Run the World) has been preparing for her new record and huge world tour. Today, the first single from the upcoming album, set to accompany the Mrs. Carter world tour, dropped. Fans seem to be on the fence about the track, as they took to Twitter to share their opinions. Listen to “Bow Down / I Been On” below now and share your thoughts. Is…

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    What the GIF? Vol. 2

    March 18, 2013 /

    The first time was so fun, I just couldn’t resist making ‘What The GIF?’ a regular Tragic Kingdom occurrence. So pop your lock, pull up a seat and let’s countdown this week’s music headlines in the latest installment of V for Vetrano’s ‘What the GIF?’ #10 – Taylor Swift kicks off her Red Tour, Still Shocked Fans Show Up #9 – Justin Bieber Reacts to Lindsay Lohan Comparisons in Instagram Rant  #8 – Austin Hosts SXSW, Millions Regret Their Actions the Next Morning   #7 – Nicki Minaj Late to American Idol Live Show, Mariah Carey Pissed She Was Out-Diva’d #6 – Lil’ Wayne Tweets ‘OK’ After Being Hospitalized Due to…

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