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► Zebrahead will release their second album Phoenix. The highly anticipated new album comes with the previously unreleased “Broadcast to the World” DVD featuring live footage, all the band’s videos and some good ole Zebrahead antics.

► Lewis Black is back on the rant with his new record Anticipation. Having found that after a decade or two of leaving audiences alternately rolling the aisles with his vicious and perfectly-aimed political onslaughts, Black’s decided that his fans need a sunnier topic or two.

► Carrie Rodriguez, singer/songwriter and classically trained musician, will release her second solo album on August 5th. Manhattan Records is proud to present the musician’s daring new album titled “She Ain’t Me”.

►Northern California platinum rockers Trapt are releasing their third studio album Only Through the Pain. Be sure to check out the music video for the band's first single from the album Who Are You Going Home With Tonight. Attention IMEEM users! Get an early look at Trapt's new CD! Fans can stream the entire new album plus watch exclusive backstage videos and photos shot by the band on Crüe Fest tour! Click here for all the details!

► The Toadies (MySpace)are back with a new album "No Deliverance" that hits stores today! The band has been on hiatus for quite awhile, but they are back and sounding better than ever! Be sure to visit their Official Site (coming soon)

► Donavon Frankenreiter, the musician/pro-surfer, has recorded his second album for Lost Highway Records, Pass It Around with a new approach to song writing and some new collaborations.

► Youth Novels, the greatly anticipated debut release from Lykke Li, hits the States today. Having already garnered much attention surrounding the Little Bit EP (released May 2008), Lykke Li is sure to please critics and fans alike with Youth Novels.

► Team Blackout consists of Rev Run's teenage son JoJo Simmons and his childhood friends Zach, and Reggie. The Queens / Long Island natives have been rhyming together since the 7th grade, but it wasn't until the 2003 New York City Blackout that JoJo, Zach and Reggie decided to officially unite and form Team Blackout - hence the name. Since then, they've been honing their craft, in the studio, on stage and even on TV. For the past four-years, millions of Run's House fans have watched Team Blackout develop, on-air, into a full-fledged group to look out for. In 2007, they landed their first record deal with NY / LA based indie label Latchkey Recordings (distributed via Koch Entertainment). Team Blackout immediately hit the studio to record their debut album, Lights Out, in stores 8/19/2008.

► Jars of Clay will release Closer EP through all major digital service providers and through a physical copy. The 5-song EP will feature two brand new tracks ("Closer" and "Safe To Land") that will be included on their forthcoming full-length album, as well as new versions of fan favorites including "Flood" and "Love Song For A Savior."

► There's a delicate balance between the intertwining worlds of artistry, entertainment and humor, but for Atlanta's best dressed alternative rockers Family Force 5, it's an ecstatic equilibrium that remarkably illustrates all three elements, as proven after one listen to the group's sophomore album Dance Or Die, to be released August 19 on CD and digitally. Click the links below to preview the band's new song "Radiator":
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► Check out the new album from Earshot, previously on WBR, they are releasing their first album since 2004. They have been touring and writing new songs for the past 4 years and they are coming back very strong.

► Raine Maida, best known for his gig fronting iconic Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace, has branched off on his own and created the record he was always meant to make, The Hunter's Lullaby.

► Datarock are excited to announce the release of their new digital EP, Computer Camp Love EP, which includes remixes from one of the band's biggest musical influences, Devo. The EP will be available on iTunes and other major digital service providers on August 26.

► Newly reformed heavy jazz jam band The Gabe Dixon Band recorded their first studio album after a long spell of live shows. The is the album Dixon turned down Paul McCartney to record.

► The Verve will be releasing their fourth album, cleverly titled "Fourth" today. New audio has arrived, check out the tracks "Love is Noise" and 'The Mover

► From MCA Nashville comes David Nail, who is releasing his album "I'm About to Come Alive" on August 26th.

► Talented singer, songwriter, artist, and entrepreneur Solange Knowles AKA SoL-AngeL, is ready to set the world on fire with a sound that is sure to breathe life into a sometimes stagnant music scene. With her sophomore set, SoL-AngeL and The Hadley Street Dreams, on her new label home of Geffen Records through Music World Entertainment, Solange takes us through a walk in yesteryear with an uber-modern twist.

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