Hip-hop music has gotten a bit jagged with the technological advances in music production. In no way is jagged meant as an insult, but there are times, where hip-hop and rap would sound more appealing if the hard tempo beats were replaced with sleeker ones. These genres were originally meant for artists to battle each other on who had more flow, but have now adapted to who can drop the bigger beat. Thankfully for La Coka Nostra, hip-hop will be able to revert back to the ways of velvetiness. The La Coka Nostra super-crew, which consists of Everlast, DJ Lethal, Danny Boy and Ill Bille and Slaine, have re-surfaced just…

Listen to Taylor Swift perform “Safe and Sound” from the soundtrack of the upcoming film “The Hunger Games” stars Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, Willow Shields, Woody Harrelson and Stanley Tucci. Click Here to check out our photo gallery from The Hunger Games. Synopsis: In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fire, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcasted throughout Panem…

On the ShockYa list for the Top Ten Albums of 2011, which is coming soon, is AWOLNATION’s “Megalithic Symphony”. The 14 track debut album, which dropped March 15th via Red Bull Records, blended the indie rock vocals of Aaron Bruno with an electronic tempo. These synthesized background beats are complex and take to the darker side of the electronica genre. Pop-techno may not be everybody’s calling, but with albums like “Megalithic Symphony”, rock-techno could be the genre to proudly convert those to the eletronica side. So, thanks AWOLNATION for opening up the music doors to fans of more than one genre. Double that thanks because AWOL has given you a…

Dying your hair bleach blonde in the music industry could have you looking too much like Lady Gaga. While sporting a black do could cross you into the Katy Perry zone, before her blonde and pink days. So, with both extreme coloring styles covered, there is only one route to take that is more dramatic, the path of Cruella De Ville, which leads straight to Porcelain Black. Does this Cruella De Ville comparison sound a bit too familiar? Well, congratulations you avid Shockya readers because you are right. Porcelain Black has graced the page before and this post is far from her last. The pop and rock singer paid a…

Valora is the band to watch for in 2012 and all you misunderstood teenagers should prepare to clear out your playlists to make room for the female fronted group’s tunes. As discussed in prior posts, Valora will replace the angst sound of Paramore. Well, the Paramore before they became tainted by fame. Every generation of girls deserves to have music console their insecurities and Valora will be that source of comfort for the females of 2012. So, take advantage of the remaining 2011 days and get acquainted with Syd Duran and the rest of Valora by checking out PunkVideosRock.com chat with the outfit. Valora discusses the formation of the band,…

Christmas tunes are a way for undisclosed Britney Spears fans to listen to their guilty pleasure music with reason. No one can deny liking Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You”, but you might want to keep enjoying the “Glitter” soundtrack to yourselves. Get it? Christmas music allows you to press play on those cheesy tunes in public. The latest artist to embrace the holiday spirit is the legendary songwriter and musician Richard Marx. Since his string of top five hits in the late 1980s and early 1990s, he has written and recorded hit after hit with artists like Josh Groban, N’Sync, Lifehouse and more, winning a Grammy…

The giveaway of all giveaways is here and it entails the latest release from the king of darkness, the documentary “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne”. Shot over the course of three years, “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne” allows audiences to experience the life story of Ozzy, as seen through the eyes of his youngest child, producer and filmmaker, Jack Osbourne, who worked alongside directors Mike Fleiss and Mike Piscitelli. The film recounts his troubled youth, his early career with Black Sabbath, the impact of fame and addictions on his first marriage and his life as a family man with Sharon. “God Bless Ozzy Osbourne” also includes his children explaining his attempt at…

YouTube has signed another artist. Well, indirectly of course. The video-sharing website has “inked” the deal between Defiler and Stillborn Records for the re-issuing of “Pangaea”. The metal outfit, which consists of vocalist, Jake Pelzl, guitarist, Ethan Lewis and drummer, Ian Poole, garnered over 1.25 million YouTube views of their first ever music video for “Cryomancer”. The angst of metal is prevalent in this video, but so is the hidden heartbreak that fuels the aggression. Metal heads are just like any person searching for their ultimate lover; they just choose to express their tears in rage. “Cryomancer” is off of the band’s debut album, “Pangaea”, which was released as a…

Little Monsters had their palettes whetted with the teaser trailer and “The Prelude Pathétique” clip from the upcoming Lady Gaga video “Marry the Night.” Thursday, December 1, is when fans will finally get to see the oft-tweeted about music video. The 13-minute video will be the directorial debut for Gaga and will air exclusively on E! the night of December 1 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. The video will then be run throughout the weekend as part of a half-hour special that includes an exclusive interview with the singer/performer. The video for “Marry the Night” will also be available for viewing on Eonline.com Thursday night as well as through VEVO and…

With Paramore’s recent Farro brothers loss, the timing is ideal for the Los Angele rock band, Valora, to step up to the plate. So, move aside Hailey Williams because Syd Duran is about to hit a home run. Rounded out by Ryan Villa, Taelor Duran, Jared Baez, Kasim Somers and Kenneth Benson, Valora released the music video for their single, “I Waited For You”, back in October. The video featured Duran planting a nice punch on her cheating boyfriend’s face. Sorry for ruining the ending, but it should be no surprise that Duran is a badass. Continuing with the “I Waited For You” spirit, Valora has teamed up with Creative…