With the upcoming release of their debut album, “I Waited For You”, Valora will redefine the male ego. The alternative rock genre is in dire need of this shake-up. The music industry doesn’t yearn for a band that can deliver a Daughtry hit, followed by a Nickelback hit, a Foo Fighters’ hit and topped off with the ultimate mimic, a Nirvana hit. The industry needs originality and what better way to spice up the bland rock stew than with some female flavoring? Shockya readers, say hello to the ultimate alternative ingredient, Syd Duran. Don’t worry, she is not a duplicate of Paramore’s Hayley Williams. Duran will not simply dismiss the…

Maturity changes people’s music tastes. Around the tender teenage years, you get the love struck teens who prefer to remain loyal ‘N SYNC fans or those who drift the way of Dashboard Confessional. This transition takes place in the 90s, but the same goes for the 21st Century youngins who stick with Bieber and those who move to Daughtry. If you take the darker and at times, more distributed route, the hidden Bieber or ‘N SYNC fan within you will still expose itself every so often. You shouldn’t be embarrassed by this disclosure, but if you are well passed the midlife crisis age, maybe you should listen to Selena Gomez…

We have self-diagnosed ourselves with music ADD. The “medical” condition involves the urge to change a song right after you just pushed play on it. We don’t blame the artists for failing to hold our attention, we blame our uncontrolled need to soak in as many genres we possibly can. The good news is that we found a cure that does not involve pill popping. The solution is listening to tribute albums. These compilation records have an overall theme that is covered in a variety of ways. Let’s take a look at the album, “A Tribute From Friends”, to better explain our music ADD remedy. The M.O.B (Mick Fleetwood, Steven…

Much like every Tuesday, October 4th has been a busy one in the music industry. With singles from Taio Cruz, Daughtry, T.I. and Lee DeWyze all out this week, iTunes is sure to be receiving a considerable amount of visits. Mega-platinum-selling singer-song writer, Taio Cruz’s new track, “Hangover”, features Flo Rida and is the first single from his upcoming album, “TY.0″, which will drop December 6th via Mercury Records. “Hangover” sees Taio re-teaming with his producer, Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Pitbull) for the first time since the duo co-produced Taio’s No. 1 blockbuster hit “Dynamite”, which sold more than 5 million singles and won three Billboard Music Awards. “Dynamite” is…

There is no better way to honor a band than having other renowned artists revive their tunes. Sure, releasing a compilation of the group’s hit songs is quite an achievement, but revamping a band’s tunes means one very important thing: their music is adaptable and therefore, timeless. To no surprise, the legendary rock band, ZZ Top, has fallen under this eternal category. “The Little ol’ Band from Texas” will be celebrated with the release of “A Tribute From Friends” via Show Dog-Universal Music. The album features 11 classic ZZ Top songs interpreted by top artists working in a broad range of musical genes. All of the album’s tracks have been…

To build up your career in the music industry requires patience. So back in the day, when your parents were annoyingly reiterating this statement, they were only giving you guidance to achieve fame. If you didn’t listen up then, it is time for you to soak in the wise words now. Most singers, songwriters and musicians can agree that it takes a great deal of persistence to earn that fame. So if you expect to have chart-topping success over night, we don’t think this career path is meant for you. That disappointing statement does not apply to the NYC rock band, Eve to Adam. The group, which consists of lead…

The 2008 American Music Awards aired live last night, November 23rd, 2008, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on ABC. Here are the winners in case you missed it: POP/ ROCK MUSIC: FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – Chris Brown FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – Rihanna FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – Daughtry FAVORITE ALBUM – Alicia Keys, As I Am COUNTRY MUSIC: FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – Brad Paisley FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – Taylor Swift FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – Rascal Flatts FAVORITE ALBUM – Carrie Underwood, Carnival Ride RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC: FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – Kanye West FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – Three 6 Mafia FAVORITE ALBUM – Kayne West,…

Watch a Rev Theory behind the scenes video from their upcoming music video “Hell Yeah”. Rev Theory will release their new album Light It Up featuring “Hell Yeah” on June 10th.

Hang out in the studio with “Rev Theory” as they record with producer Brian Howes (Hinder, Daughtry) and master the beginner level of Guitar Hero. Rev Theory will release Light It Up on June 10th.

Jimmy Kimmel will host the 2007 American Music Awards which will feature performances by Chris Daughtry, Fergie, Alicia Keyes, Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, Rihanna, Duran Duran and Maroon 5, which airs tonight November 18, 2007 on ABC. Here’s the skinny: “2007 American Music Awards” — For the first time in the American Music Awards’ 35-year history, winners will be determined by online voting at ama.abc.com (votes were collected from Oct. 9 to Nov. 1). Winners will be announced live on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC. From the NOKIA Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, Jimmy Kimmel returns for his fourth time to host the popular awards show. Performances…