BET Awards week finished with a bang at "RnB Live: Hollywood" this Wednesday evening. Reprise/Warner Bros. Records recording artist KeAnthony kicked-off the evening with a commanding performance and screening of his short film A Hustlaz Story.

KeAnthony performed amongst a line-up of talented performers and peers including Anthony Hamilton, Ne-Yo, Keyshia Cole, Mario, Brian McKnight, Aaron Hall, Lil' Mama, Chante Moore and Marsha Ambrosius of Floetry amongst others.

A Hustlaz Story starring KeAnthony, Michael K. Williams (Omar from HBO's The Wire), Alisha Renee (BET's Black Carpet) and R&B veteran, Tank, chronicles the painful past of an aspiring singer and provided the packed-audience a glimpse of the journey behind the man. The film will air in it's entirety on BET throughout July.

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Live footage of "Afterlife" from A7X's self-titled album.

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JOSIAH LEMING SIGNS WITH WARNER BROS. RECORDS

SINGER-SONGWRITER IS CURRENTLY IN LONDON RECORDING HIS DEBUT ALBUM, DUE THIS FALL

June 30, 2008 — Burbank, CA — Tennessee-born singer and songwriter Josiah Leming has signed a publishing and recording deal with Warner Bros. Records. The 19-year-old newcomer is currently in London with producer/musician David Kosten (Bat For Lashes, Faultline) recording tracks for his debut album, which Warner Bros. Records will release this fall.

Many fans will recognize Leming from his appearance on Season 7 of American Idol. His electrifying performances and moving story struck a chord with viewers who turned up in droves on Leming’s MySpace page to send messages of support and listen to the original songs he had posted. Since then, the page has racked up nearly three million views, while Leming’s songs have been listened to more than two million times collectively, a number that surpasses that of many established bands.

Not only did fans begin to post videos of themselves covering Leming’s songs on YouTube, but people flocked to his MySpace page and played his songs by the millions proving that the young artist’s songwriting skill, powerfully expressive voice, and passionate performance style could capture a wide audience.

“Josiah’s talent as a lyricist is one of the main reasons I signed him,” says Warner Bros. Records’ Senior Vice President of A&R Perry Watts-Russell. “All of his emotions go into his songs. He has an extraordinary gift for turning his experiences into art.”

Nick Teti — one of the stars of Warner Bros. Records’ hot pop vocal group V Factory — will make a very special one-time-only appearance on Fox’s hit show So You Think You Can Dance tomorrow night, June 26th. The Philadelphia-born Teti, known as Nicky T, will perform with Quest, his former Philly dance crew, on the program’s hour-long results show. V Factory — featuring the five mad-talented singer-dancers Asher Book, Jared Murillo, Nathaniel Flatt, Wesley Quinn, and Nicky T — have been driving young audiences across the country wild with their combination of edgy urban pop and electrifying dance moves.

MASTODON TO RECORD WITH BRENDAN O’ BRIEN
MAYHEM IN JULY
ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE NAMES MASTODON “BEST METAL BAND”

Atlanta’s heavy rock heroes MASTODON have chosen famed producer Brendan O’ Brien to record their follow up to their 2006 Reprise Records album debut, BLOOD MOUNTAIN. One of the most-respected American producers of all-time, Brendan O’ Brien has worked with a diverse range of artists including Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen and AC/DC to name a few. Sessions will begin immediately.

As previously announced, the mighty MASTODON will join this summer’s most-anticipated concert festival, the first-ever ROCKSTAR ENERGY MAYHEM FESTIVAL. The tour will kick off July 9th at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle and will hit 30 cities in the U.S. and Canada between early July and late August.

MASTODON will appear on the main stage along with DRAGONFORCE and headliners SLIPKNOT and label-mates DISTURBED.

Wed July 9 White River Amphit. Seattle, WA
Fri July 11 Sleep Train Amphit. Sacramento, CA
Sat July 12 Shoreline Amphit. San Francisco, CA
Sun July 13 Glen Helen Pavilion San Bernardino, CA
Tue July 15 Save Mart Center Fresno, CA
Wed July 16 Coors Amphit. San Diego, CA
Fri July 18 CricketWirelessPavilion Phoenix, AZ
Sat July 19 Journal Pavilion Alb, NM
Sun July 20 Coors Amphit. Denver, CO
Tue July 22 Verizon Amphit. Kansas City, MO
Wed July 23 Verizon Amphit. St. Louis, MO
Fri July 25 Superpages.Com Center Dallas, TX
Sat July 26 Verizon Amphit. San Antonio, TX
Sun July 27 Sam Houston Race Park Houston, TX
Tue July 29 Ford Amphit. Tampa, FL
Wed July 30 Cruzan Amphit. W. Palm Beach, FL
Fri Aug 1 Verizon Amphit. Virginia Beach, VA
Sat Aug 2 Post Gazette Pavilion Pittsburgh, PA
Sun Aug 3 Toyota Pavilion Scranton, PA
Tue Aug 5 Tweeter Center Boston, MA
Wed Aug 6 Nassau Coliseum Uniondale, NY
Fri Aug 8 Downsview Park Toronto, ON
Sat Aug 9 DTE Energy Theater Detroit, MI

MUTEMATH IN THE STUDIO
DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL DATES CONFIRMED

New Orleans-based eclectic-rock quartet MUTEMATH
are currently in the studio recording the follow-up to their 2006 critically-embraced, self-titled debut album, which is expected early next year. Fans can view the band working on new material in the studio at: www.YouTube.com/mutemath.

In the meantime, the band has confirmed three summer dates at this year's Download 2008 Festival to preview some brand new material for fans. Stops include: San Francisco (Shoreline Amphitheatre, July 19th), Los Angeles (Gibson Amphitheatre, July 20th) and Philadelphia (Susquehanna Bank Center, August 2nd).

Over the past 18 months MUTEMATH has amassed a loyal and ever-growing audience of devotees due to their ultra-energetic and genre-defying live performances including incendiary sets at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Warped Tour, V Festival, Voodoo Music Experience, plus various UK and European festivals. TV appearances on Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Craig Ferguson and Jimmy Kimmel Live have left an indelible impact. Their last Kimmel performance made TV history as they became first band ever to perform their single, “Typical,” song completely in reverse; still a You Tube favorite.

Accolades from the press have become commonplace. MTV's "You Hear It First" called their first single, "Typical," Anthemic and Gigantic! While Alternative Press Magazine proclaimed MUTEMATH "The Number One band to see live before die". Now’s your chance:

Sat. July 19 Shoreline Amphitheatre San Francisco, CA
Sun. July 20 Gibson Amphitheatre Los Angeles, CA
Sat. Aug 2 Susquehanna Bank Center Philadelphia, PA

TEGAN AND SARA RETURN TO THE USA THIS FALL

Critically celebrated songwriting force TEGAN AND SARA have announced dates for a late Summer, early Fall American tour which will kick off in San Diego on Sep. 20, and will culminate with a 4 night stand in Los Angeles Oct. 16-19, in support of their current Vapor/Sire album, THE CON.

Following several months of continuous touring behind sold-out tours of the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, and Australia along with various summer festivals inbetween dates on Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Tour, Tegan and Sara return to the States before a well-deserved break to contemplate their next album. “The Mighty Quins” continue to enthrall audiences and draw rave reviews wherever/whenever they perform:

“A few songs into their Bonnaroo set, not only was the entire crowd singing along but they were understandably enraptured with the musicians. Despite the heavy heat, Tegan and Sara seemed remarkably cool.” – Spin.Com

“Tegan and Sara’s performance was among the best I’ve seen all year.” – Seattle Weekly

“Unpredictable anecdotes, playful banter…when the lights come up, a derisive jeer bubbles from the crowd…they don’t want to see them leave.” -- Blender Magazine

“Their heart-on-sleeve songs have a raw, emotional quality that’s uncommon in this era of high-gloss girl singers. These days, their sound has evolved into an edgy, dramatic style of pop-rock.” -- NY Newsday

Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the general public on Monday, June 23. However, there will be an internet ticket presale through Music Today beginning Saturday, June 21, at 10:00A.M. For details, go to:
http://teganandsara.tickets.musictoday.com. Support on all dates from City and Colour, and Girl In a Coma.

THE SUBWAYS READY TO RELEASE “ALL OR NOTHING”
US SUMMER TOUR CONFIRMED

June 3, 2008 (Burbank.CA) – Hyperkinetic UK rock trio, THE SUBWAYS have completed their 2nd album for Sire Records entitled “ALL OR NOTHING” scheduled for domestic release on Sep. 9, 2008. The 12-song strong album was recorded in Los Angeles last fall by venerable producer Butch Vig (Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth) and marks a dynamic sonic progression from their critically-embraced 2006 album debut, “YOUNG FOR ETERNITY.”
“The Subways debut…is packed with the kind of raw energy and brash attitude that comes with youth…hits you like an express train.” -- People
“The Subways come by their charming chemistry naturally: The trio has an irrepressible garage-rock energy, rare sweetness and unabashed confidence.” -- USA Today
“The Subways threaten the Arctic Monkeys’ position as the hottest band out of the U.K.” – Rolling Stone

The new album, “ALL OR NOTHING,” reveals the work of a confident, revitalised band with a singular focus and a new mission statement. “We’re coming out, we’re coming over, you’re standing on the platform and we’re bringing you with us!” This time around the riffs are heavier; the drums more manic than before but the melodic sensibilities remain intact and even more infectious this time around. The lyrical perspectives and vocal performances are also a cut above to reflect their personal and professional growth and the experience of a life less ordinary touring the Globe non-stop as they have for the past few years. Yet they are all still in their early 20s. Vocalist Billy Lunn has fully recovered from career-threatening vocal chord surgery and feeling stronger and more motivated than ever as the albums title suggests. The UK press have already responded in kind: