On her debut single, "Don't Dumb Me Down", Mika Newton sounds ready to revolutionize pop music. The singer-songwriter swings from theatrical delivery into an irresistible pop crescendo. Most importantly, the singer-songwriter's got a positive message, calling for substance in the track's undeniable

ARTISTdirect.com is proud to present the ninth installment of our blog with Valora singer Syd Duran. Check it out below! In case you need it... Here's some background on Valora. They're the most kickass new hard rock band out there, and their debut album will be available in early 2012. Be sure to

Roughneck and thoroughly awesome country singer Trace Adkins has announced the Songs & Stories Tour, which will visit many of America's most beautiful theaters this Spring. These intimate evenings of powerful performances will incorporate stories, both humorous and meaningful, that pay homage to

Remember that towheaded tyke Simon Camden from 7th Heaven, the show that launched Jessica Biel's career? Well, lil Simon is a big boy now. His real name is David Gallagher and he portrays the love interest of Kady Z in her new video for "Beautiful Disaster." She has released the trailer for the vid,

New Jersey by way of Music City! Jersey rockers The Gaslight Anthem are recording their fourth album, which is the follow up to 2010's American Slang, in Nashville, Tennessee. They began recording on Monday, Jan. 23. What, no basements in New Brunswick? Are you a Gaslight Anthem fan? Are you stoked