By Karla Escobar
4:47 PM PDT, March 20, 2012
Singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey's debut Video Games Remix EP is available on iTunes now. With a sound she refers to as "gangsta Nancy Sinatra," Del Rey’s debut album Born To Die, released January 31, 2012, has already gone platinum in the UK and sold more than 1.4 million copies worldwide.
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Lana Del Rey -- Video Games Remix EP
Singer/songwriter Lana Del Rey's debut Video Games Remix EP is available on iTunes now. With a sound she refers to as "gangsta Nancy Sinatra," Del Rey’s debut album Born To Die, released January 31, 2012, has already gone platinum in the UK and sold more than 1.4 million copies worldwide.
Neal McCoy -- XII
Country music artist Neal McCoy has a lot to celebrate with today’s release of his new album XII. Not only is he releasing his first album in five years, but also he has been named GAC’s Fan Focus Artist for the month of March, and can officially say he has been in country music for more than two decades. And with producers Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert on XII, it is sure to be an album you wouldn’t want to miss.
Juanes- La Senal (The Signal)
Colombian rock superstar Juanes’ newly composed and recorded single La Senal (The Signal) is out today. The track is the first single of three that will appear on his upcoming live album JUANES: MTV Unplugged. La Senal contributes to Juanes search for clear signals and guidance in pursuit of love, faith and happiness.
Il Volo -- Il Volo...Takes Flight- Live From The Detroit Opera House
Italian Opera singing sensations Il Volo are giving their fans a chance to watch them perform any time they want. The singers new CD/DVD Il Volo… Takes Flight-Live From The Detroit Opera House is available in stores now. Il Volo’s live performance from Detroit can also be seen on PBS, as a part of the March 2012 PBS Fundraising Drive across the country between March 3 and March 18.
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band- Wrecking Ball
Classic rock legend Bruce Springsteen is back with his 17th studio album, Wrecking Ball. With lyrics like, "Where’s the work that’ll set my hands free? … Where’s the promise from sea to shining sea?" -- the 11-track album is all about the common theme of economic disparity happening in America today.
Blues Traveler -- Blues Traveler: 25
Grammy Award-winning band Blues Traveler is releasing a new 2-disc album today entitled, Blues Traveler: 25, celebrating their incredible 25-year recording career. The CDs include many of the band's greatest hits like Run Around, plus new recordings and unreleased rarities.
Big Time Rush -- Big Time Movie Soundtrack
Nickelodeon TV stars and Columbia Records recording artists Big Time Rush are releasing an exclusive soundtrack today for their first ever Nickelodeon movie. The soundtrack includes the band’s version of six Beatles classics and will be featured in Big Time Movie premiering on the popular kid’s network Saturday, March 10.
Monica -- New Life
R&B artist Monica is back with her seventh studio album, New Life. The record includes a new single, It All Belongs To Me, which features Monica's first collaboration with Brandy in the last 14 years. The new song is all about girl power and kicking the guy they once fought over in their 1998 hit song The Boy Is Mine to the curb.
The Ting Tings -- Sounds From Nowheresville
The Ting Tings return to the music scene with their sophomore album Sounds From Nowheresville. The English Indie-rock duos 10 track album features songs like Hang it up and Silence, which express the duo's distinctive and unique musical abilities. The album is available now in stores.
The Decemberists -- Long Live The Kin g
Indie folk rock band The Decemberists are releasing a new live album We All Raise Our Voices to the Air today. The bands new release is comprised of 20 live songs pulled from twelve shows from the bands 2011 World Tour.
Shooter -- Jennings Family Man
Southern country rock artist Shooter Jennings is releasing his sixth studio album Family Man today. Straying away from his legendary country singing father Waylon, Shooter's new album is more rock than it is country, but doesn’t go too far off the honky-tonk path. Family Man has a little something for all music fans, combining a little bit of twang, roughness and softness all into one.
Say Anything -- Anarchy My Dear
Indie-punk band Say Anything is releasing their album Anarchy My Dear in stores and digitally today. Through their eloquent lyrics and instrumentation, the band creatively conveys their desire to rebel and get back to the core of what music is about. The album includes a self-titled flagship song and energetic performances that will help their devoted fans remember why they first fell in love with the band.
Meat Loaf -- Hell in a Handbasket
The legendary rock star Meat Loaf is releasing his eleventh studio album Hell in a Handbasket available in stores and online today. He's described his upcoming album as "The most honest album I've ever made" and has filled the tracks with passionate vocals and his interpretation of life's metaphors. Hell in a Handbasket includes the charity single Stand In The Storm he recorded with fellow Celebrity Apprentice stars Lil' Jon, John Rich and Mark McGrath during their time on the show.
Lucero -- Women & Work
Alternative Country Rock band Lucero is making their debut for ATO Records with their new album Women & Work out today. The 11-track album includes songs about everything from barroom brawls to dreary sorrows, and captures the spirit of their Memphis hometown. The six-members in Lucero were joined by Memphis horn legends Scott Thompson and Jim Spake on their latest album which is sure please anyone who loves rock music with a little country twist.
The Mars Volta -- Zed And Two Naughts
Grammy Award-winning rock band The Mars Volta is releasing their second single Zed And Two Naughts off their upcoming sixth album Noctourniquet. The newest released track demonstrates the direction of musical diversity that the band has never explored before on their previous records. The single is available for instant download on iTunes for anyone pre-ordering their forthcoming album out March 27th, 2012.
Daughtry -- Outta My Head
Multi-platinum rock band Daughtry will debut a new single Outta My Head this Thursday, March 15th on American Idol. The song is the third single off their critically acclaimed third album Break The Spell. Outta My Head comes on the heels of Daughtry's announcement of new dates for the second round of their Break The Spell 2012 Tour which kicks off March 20th in Buffalo, NY.
Lost In The Trees-- A Church That Fits Our Needs
Folk-pop band Lost In the Trees is releasing their second studio album A Church That Fits Our Needs today. The talented five-member band's sophomore album celebrates the tragic yet triumphant life of the band's lead songwriter and vocalist Ari Picker's late mother. Each song takes the listener on a new journey and shows off the talented creative strengths that every member in Lost In The Trees has to offer.
Olivia --Walk Away
After a releasing what was supposed to be her comeback single December last year, Love and Hip Hop star Olivia Longott has a new single, Walk Away, that is buzzing radio airwaves. She premiered the video for her single on BET's 106 & Park last week.
The Shins-- Port of Morrow
The Shins are back with their first album in five years Port of Morrow which they are releasing today. The highly-anticipated Port of Morrow gives their fans an upbeat sound they will be sure to love. Greg Kruistin produced the entire album which lead front man James Mercer says, "There's a lot of just thinking about love."
Hailey Reinhart --Free
Season 10 American Idol alum Haley Reinhart is releasing her first single Free today. The Interscope Records artist describes the track as an empowering break up song. The song is the first single off her debut album Listen Up! Which comes out May 22nd.
Paul Van Dyk -- Verano
Grammy-nominated artist and globally acclaimed DJ Paul Van Dyk is releasing his sixth studio album Evolution today. The album is the product of PvD's live performances from around the globe and a result of decades of research watching the electronic music scene evolve.
Melanie Fiona --The MF Life
Grammy-nominated R& B artist Melanie Fiona is back with The MF Life which showcases her versatility and talent on every song. She says her goal on MF Life is to show how things have changed since her 2009 album and give an honest depiction of her life now. She's also enlisted the help of hip-hop superstars J.Cole, Nas and Drake on the album to ensure it will be nothing less than amazing.
Diggy Simmons--Unexpected Arrival
Rev Run's son Diggy Simmons is releasing his debut album Unexpected Arrival today. The 16-year-old is stepping out on his own for the first time musically, and the maturity in the lyrics sends the vibe that Diggy is much older than a teenager.
Casey James -- Casey James
American Idol's Season 9 country-singing heartthrob Casey James is releasing his debut self-titled album Casey James. James co-produced the album and wrote nine of the eleven songs on the record. He has been named CMT's "next big thing" and says that this album has something for rock, blues and country music fans.
One Direction --Up All Night
British-Irish boy band One Direction's highly anticipated debut album Up All Night is available online and in stores now. Within its first week of being released the album has already reached number one on HMV Canada's top ten CDs. The British X-Factor alums are already making waves in the music industry with the single off their album What Makes You Beautiful beating out superstars like Adele and Jessie J to take home the 2012 BRIT Award for Best British Single.