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http://snd.sc/xY6Y9x The Siren is calling as the ethereal goddess of the indie scene talks about everything that’s OHBIJOU

To listen click here http://snd.sc/xOjK7F In depth interview with the founders of Opus One Label Jeremy Wineberg and Miguel Jimenez

www.kazanjian.net Jim Kazanjian’s surreal landscapes offer phantasmagoric visions of a where-is-this world, defined by impossibly complex architecture and M.C.Escher-esque black-and-white graphics. Inspired by the imaginary realms of cult author H.P. Lovecraft—whose wild, cosmic short stories set the mold for much of the 20th century’s best science fiction—Kazanjian’s aim is to redress the “misunderstanding that photography has [...]

Besides being a signature song for Suckers, “It Gets Your Body Movin’” is a mission statement for the band as well.  Ever since slowly coalescing in Brooklyn four years ago, they’ve been restless experimenters, thriving on creative momentum.  And while the trio’s just-completed sophomore album Candy Salad, due April 24th on Frenchkiss, is a remarkable [...]

We teamed up with TRXTR to give you the chance of winning one “Heaven Bound” print, this is an archival pigment print on 310 gsm acid-free cotton rag, limited edition of 25, measures 27x21cm, signed and numbered.TRXTR new solo show ‘Pretty Lethal’ will be opening on the the 1st March 2012 in London at Signal [...]

Worth Seeing!           http://www.spiritawards.com/nominees/bill-cunningham-new-york/ “We all get dressed for Bill,” says Anna Wintour about Bill Cunningham, the 80-year-old New York Times photographer and unlikely man-about-town. Cunningham has two weekly columns in the Style section of The New York Times: “On The Street,” in which he identifies fashion trends as he spots [...]

http://christopherpaulstelling.wordpress.com/  Christopher Paul Stelling embodies a resurrection of styles in musical composition unique to the world. It’s Dylan meets Mumford and Sons inspired in a Goth setting, Simply Amazing and Epic! – Anthony “Train” Caruso WHOA Magazine By Rick Moore American Songwriter Review Christopher Paul Stelling has been kicking around under the radar between Daytona [...]

Opus Label One Due Out February 28, 2012           http://www.opuslabel.com/ Opus Label One is the first compilation by Opus Label, a Los Angeles based boutique record and fashion company that includes innovative up and coming artists from all around the world. Each song has been meticulously chosen for its originality, craftsmanship [...]

Check out The Robbery http://www.vimeo.com/8248953 After forming at Vassar College in 2009, The Anti-Job burst onto the New York City underground music scene. Since their debut they have developed a dedicated following across the US and around the world. Their two lead singles, from their debut EP, “We Are The Anti-Job (2009) ”The Robbery” and [...]

Swim Club will premier on the Top 20 countdown www.whoa100.com tonight at 7 pm. EST followed by a live interview on Monday February 20th at 9:10 am. EST. There catchy new single “What You Want” is making a splash all over. Funhouse For Fiends, the sophomore EP from New York’s Swimclub continues their exploration of [...]

WHOA will have a huge presence at SXSW with select signings; and interaction with fans giving out over 1000 print publications to attendees. WHOA has partnered with several indie labels to provide these events. Learn about SXSW and more by clicking the links to the right. General questions? Email press@sxsw.com. For event specific contact info, [...]

Check out the new Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbUfQpF3PFA Waxploitation / ZZK Records is pleased to announce experimental dance producer Mati Zundel’s stateside debut, Amazonico Gravitante, out 3/27. A the veteran of Buenos Aires’ famed Club Niceto and one of the leading members of ZZK Records, Mati has emerged as Buenos Aires’ premier producers, pioneering a style that [...]

By Mindy Bond Winds howl, crickets chirp, and coyotes yodel in Canyon Candy, a site-specific installation that expands a wild western-themed 16-minute music video from Luaka Bop recording artists Javelin and filmmaker Mike Anderson, into a fully immersive experience. Part of the Clocktower Gallery’s music video series (which launched with a Michael Stipe curated program [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York – WHOA 100 a WHOA Media Group Company which also owns WHOA Magazine announced today that they will be opening the doors of promotion to all indie acts actively engaged in project promotion. The idea is the brainchild of CHM/CEO Anthony “Train” Caruso to give a forum to expose music [...]

The intensifying debate over artist resale rights in the U.S. just moved up a notch. Many art world observers were surprised to learn that high-profile, Los Angeles art collector Dean Valentine agreed to pay resale royalties to artist Mark Grotjahn in order to settle a lawsuit. Grotjahn, whose paintings have brought upwards of $1 million [...]

SnowMont Fesitval is back with another round of amazing artists to add to the already killler line up. As announced last week SnowMont Festival will be held in Killington Vermont March 30th to April 1st. International stars including Snoop Dog and Kaskade will be joined by The Flaming Lips, Big Boi, Diplo and many more. [...]

We Have Band are back with their new LP Ternion, due for  release on February 28th. Ternion, from the Latin for a group of three, sees We Have Band make a stylistic leap on from their debut ‘WHB’, which despite its critical acclaim the band were keen not to repeat. The new album will be [...]

Most people assume that when a band makes it—that is, reaches a critical mass of listeners, where shows across the country get packed, where the big festivals come calling, where placement on year-end lists seems preemptively settled—the work stops. It’s as if all the hours spent writing and rehearsing, tacking flyers to utility poles or [...]

By Daniel Grant International demand for contemporary art from the Middle East is rapidly expanding  NEW YORK—The market for contemporary art from a wide range of Middle Eastern countries has been rapidly expanding in recent years, both in concentrated regions there as well as in the U.S. and Europe. The growing ranks of commercially successful [...]

American Royalty, the Los Angeles three piece known best for their explosive live show and genre-bending blend of psychedelic blues-rock and electronic experimentation, are pleased to announce the Matchstick EP. To celebrate the announcement, our friends over at Interview Magazine are excited to unveil the video for the EP’s title track. The clip for “Matchstick,” [...]