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Vocal powerhouse Ariana Grande delivers a new video for her single ‘Break Free’ featuring Zedd.
The clip features Ariana on a goofy space adventure showing inspiration from classic Star Trek all the way through to Barbarella. This song will appear on her sophomore album My Everything, set to release on August 22nd!
Check out the Chris Marrs Piliero directed video below.
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Australian superstar export Iggy Azalea has just released an extremely stylish video for her upbeat track ‘Black Widow’ from the smash hit album, The New Classic.
The video features stunning vocals from Rita Ora and is clearly inspired by Kill Bill. We're also treated to some great cameos from Michael Madsen and a few other familiar faces.
Check out the video below!
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If there's one thing that can be said about Mighty Ape customers, it's that you guys have the most diverse music taste ever!
We figured the only way to be fair about this was to sit down and listen to every track you guys suggested.
There were some classics, some up and comers, and some truly obscure! At the end of it all there were many songs being hummed around Mighty Ape HQ!
Of course there was one that was hummed more than the rest…
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Well folks, The wait is almost over!
After releasing a brief teaser last week, The Foo Fighters have officially announced the release of their HUGELY anticipated 8th studio album. The album, titled Sonic Highways is due to release worldwide on the 10th of November!
Though not a soundtrack album by any stretch, Sonic Highways shares its title with the Dave Grohl-directed eight-episode HBO series described by Grohl as a love letter to the history of American music. For the album and series, Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett and Pat Smear wrote and recorded one song in each of these eight cities, delving into the local musical currents: how each region shaped these musicians in their formative years, and in turn the impact those people had on the cultural fabric of their hometowns.
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Few Kiwi bands have had the staying power of homegrown legends Shihad. I still fondly remember my first time seeing John Toogood and the band play together over 10 years ago and being absolutely blown away. My love for the band started that day and I can honestly say, they've been a staple in my music listening ever since.
As you can probably imagine my excitement levels got buzzing with the announcement of FVEY, one of the last projects to be recorded at Auckland’s famed York St Studio and the very last to be produced by Killing Joke front man Jaz Coleman. With the release of the hard hitting first single “Think You're So Free” my anticipation went into hyper-drive. It's been a long wait but FVEY is finally here!
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Skrillex has released an dream like music video for the song “Try It Out” with Alvin Risk. The track is taken from the DJ’s latest album, Recess, which is out now. Check out the awesome video below and let us know what you think.
Like what you hear? Swing by and grab a copy of Recess today!
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Wiz Khalifa has just dropped a new video for his track ‘Promises’ from his upcoming album Blacc Hollywood. Check out the Gerard Victor directed visual below which sees Wiz going for a more laid back sound!
Personally I'm digging this track but the previous single ‘KK’ is easily my favourite so far. What do you guys think? love it or hate it? let us know in the comments below!
Pre-order Blacc Hollywood today for release day delivery!
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We have a gorgeous pair of Citiscape Headband Fixie Headphones to give away thanks to the lovely folks at Philips!
It's hard to believe they've fit 40mm drivers inside such a minimalist frame, and yet they have. They're perfect for smartphones as well, with a built in mic, you won't miss a beat when it comes to answering a call.
These headphones are ridiculous, so lightweight and yet, SUCH GOOD SOUND!!! Rich highs and throbbing lows, plus crystal clear clarity in your audio. You have to hear it to believe it… and soon one of you will!
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We've got two tickets to the Joe Bonamassa concert in Auckland on September 12th for one very lucky customer!
To enter the draw, all you need to do is purchase one of his many stellar albums throughout August. Every album purchased gives you an entry in the draw to win two tickets to his first-ever appearance in New Zealand on September 12, 2014 featuring two entirely new and exciting band line-ups. The first set will feature Bonamassa alongside a world music acoustic band, and will then shift into electric mode for the second half of the show featuring his regular touring band.
Bonamassa was opening for B.B. King when he was only eight years old and was a veteran of the road and gigging by the time he was 12, so it's tempting to toss him in the all flash but no soul prodigy trash bin that has been filling up pretty well since Stevie Ray Vaughan shuffled off to blues heaven – but that would be a big mistake. Bonamassa has soul, plenty of it, and he plays guitar with a reverent grace, and sometimes lost in all this is that he's a pretty good singer, too, sounding more than a little bit like a reconstituted Paul Rodgers. One thing's for sure though, the man makes sweet music magic whenever he touches a guitar.
What are you waiting for? Swing by and order one of Joe Bonamassas' albums today for the chance to see him play first hand!
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Check out this fantastic new music video for Ed Sheerans' song, ‘Don't’.
The Emil Nava-directed video showcases a couple's interactions through Interpretive dance. This track and many others can be found on Ed's most recent album X which debuted #1 on Billboard's Top 200 earlier this summer.
If you like what you hear, be sure to grab a copy of X for an album jam packed with equally superb songs!