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Sia Premieres New Doorly Remix of "Clap Your Hands" on NME

Sia released her new record, We Are Born, June 22nd on Monkey Puzzle/JIVE Records to rave reviews from USA Today, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly and more! After dancefloor hit, "You've Changed" and a remix from Diplo, Sia has released a new Doorly remix for single "Clap Your Hands" which premiered on NME.com. Download the "Clap Your Hands" Doorly remix MP3 HERE and we encourage you to post and share! For more information on Sia, please click HERE or contact Aleix@girlie.com or Sarah@girlie.com.

The Drums Kick Off North American Tour With Surfer Blood, Watch MTV "Live In NYC" Videos Now!

The Drums have been wowing European audiences for the better part of the last year, and now they’re bringing their electrifying live show to North America on a co-headlining tour with Surfer Blood! Tour dates have been announced and you can go here for a band presale starting July 28th. Get a taste of the band's live performance on MTV.com which is now streaming the band's MTV Presents: Live In NYC: The Drums! These videos were filmed at an intimate set for a lucky group of fans at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York. Take a look and find out why Rolling Stone called The Drums' eponymous debut “one of the best indie pop debuts of the year.” For more information on The Drums, please click HERE or contact Aleix@girlie.com or Sarah@girlie.com.

Amanda Palmer Releases Radiohead Covers EP, Selling over $15,000 In Merchandise in Three Minutes

Amanda Palmer released Amanda Palmer Performs the Popular Hits of Radiohead on her Magical Ukulele on Tuesday, July 20th via BandCamp to remarkable success! The EP was sold for 84 cents (in order to cover Radiohead's royalties and PayPal fees) and fans could choose to donate more. In three minutes, $15,000 in music and merchandise was sold. It didn't stop there! By Wednesday afternoon, one thousand limited-edition vinyl LPs were sold out, 450 vinyl LP/t-shirt/button bundles & 100 packages that include a T-shirt and a hand-painted ukulele and all but one of the highest-end packages were gone. Billboard notes that "Musician Amanda Palmer has helped give Bandcamp its coming out party." with the success of the release. For more information on Amanda Palmer, please click HERE or contact Aleix@girlie.com or Sarah@girlie.com.

Rene Lopez Drops Re:Redux Remix, Headlines Boogaloo 69 This Wednesday

Last week, Rene Lopez dropped a new remix, by none other than Re:Redux - the Brazilian Girls' remix team! Re:Redux reworked his single "Johnny Wants to be a Matador," from his previous EP, which you can cop HERE. This week, Rene is headlining Boogaloo 69: A Night of Latin Soul on July 21st at Le Poisson Rouge. In addition to Lopez’s unstoppable live show, marked by his undeniably charismatic stage presence, the night also features sets from Spanglish Fly, DJ Rock-L, and a special performance from Lalaboy who will unleash his impersonation of Puerto Rican variety show host, singer and icon Iris Chacon. For more information on Rene Lopez, click HERE or contact Christine@girlie.com or Spencer@girlie.com a shout!

Sebastian Blanck Releases Alibi Coast Today!

Today Sebastian Blanck releases his haunting yet uplifting folk-pop album, Alibi Coast, on Rare Book Room Records. He is celebrating the occasion by sharing live footage of a performance of opening track, “I Blame Baltimore,” at Rare Book Room Studio (Click HERE to view and please feel free to post and share!) The song shows off Sebastian’s distinct and highly expressive vocal tone as well as the wistful, pastoral arrangements that make the record such an engaging listen. If you haven’t yet seen the dreamy video for “I Blame Baltimore,” which Stereogum called “gorgeous,” you can see it HERE (you are welcome to post and share this as well). Sebastian also has three New York shows coming up, including a date opening for Acrylics. For more information on Sebastian HERE for more info or contact Pam@girlie.com and Kabeer@girlie.com.

MTV Presents... Live in NYC: The Drums

Fresh off the US release of their debut album that Rolling Stone hailed as "one of the best indie pop debuts of the year," The Drums will be featured on the new web series "MTV Presents...Live in NYC." The inaugural episode will be streamed live at MTV.com on Tuesday, July 20 at 9PM ET. The Drums will perform an intimate set for a lucky group of fans at the Studio at Webster Hall in New York. Currently in the midst of a worldwide tour that has taken them from Europe to Asia and back again, the band is quickly becoming known for their electrifying live shows with frontman Jonny Pierce leading the way. Don't miss this unique opportunity to catch the band that Yahoo! Music calls "one of THE most promising bands of 2010." For more information on The Drums, please click HERE or contact Aleix@girlie.com or Sarah@girlie.com.

More Family-Friendly Rules to Rock By Announced in New York City and Boston!

Rules to Rock By, the inspirational novel & soundtrack for young adults and aspiring musicians alike came out on June 18th, and Josh Farrar & his troupe of amazing musicians have been busy performing all over the city...and we've just announced more! Cambridge, MA welcomes Rules to Rock By to a fundraising event at TT the Bear’s on July 25th, which benefits a new local Girl’s Rock Camp in Boston, based on the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls in NYC. The event will feature performances by Thalia Zedek (of Come) & Mary Lou Lord (the camp’s new Musical Director). The band will also be performing at Symposium Booksin Boston on July 26th , before returning to New York on August 16th for a NowhereNauts performance at Cornelia St. Café, taking place at 6:30pm! We also have another event at Greenlight in Brooklyn on September 2nd, also featuring unplugged performances and a reading by Josh! For more info on Rules to Rock By click HERE or contact Christine@girlie.com or Spencer@girlie.com.

Popmatters Premieres No Surrender's Video for "Godda Get It"

Gearing up to release their intricate sophomore effort Medicine Babies (ZerOKilled Music), No Surrender debuts the video for their critically acclaimed single, "Godda Get It". Directed by Maya Erdelyi, this video is just as complex and fascinating as their blend hip-hop, electro, soul, synth-pop, and indie-rock. Check out the video on PopMatters HERE! Also be sure to check out Serephim of No Surrender playing with Mike Ladd & The nfesticons at the Bowery Poetry Club on July 22nd! For more information on No Surrender click HERE or contact Debbie@girlie.com.

Quitzow & Setting Sun Expand U.S. Tour!

Quitzow & Setting Sun have been touring all over the U.S. in support of their recently-released albums, which came out June 1st on Young Love Records. Now the two bands are making their way down the East coast, before heading out West later this month. The band will hit Atlanta, Nashville, Los Angeles, Seattle, and many other cities in the coming weeks! For more information on Quitzow or Setting Sun click HERE or contact Christine@girlie.com or Spencer@girlie.com.

Free Energy to Headline Seaport Music Festival in NYC

Fresh off a nationwide tour with Mates of State, Philly rockers Free Energy will headline the Seaport Music Festival in New York City on Friday, July 23. As a part of the River To River Festival, the Seaport Music Festival offers great live music all summer long and best of all - it's free! Located at Pier 17 in New York, the music kicks off at 6:00 pm with Loose Limbs and Best Coast followed by Free Energy. The band kicked off last weekend's Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago and proved once again whey they're such electrifying live band. Free Energy's debut album, Stuck On Nothing (Astralwerks/DFA) is available everywhere now. For more information on Free Energy, click HERE or contact Sarah@girlie.com or Aleix@girlie.com.

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Sia Premieres New Doorly Remix of "Clap Your Hands" on NME

The Drums Kick Off North American Tour With Surfer Blood, Watch MTV "Live In NYC" Videos Now!

Amanda Palmer Releases Radiohead Covers EP, Selling over $15,000 In Merchandise in Three Minutes

Rene Lopez Drops Re:Redux Remix, Headlines Boogaloo 69 This Wednesday

Sebastian Blanck Releases Alibi Coast Today!

MTV Presents... Live in NYC: The Drums

More Family-Friendly Rules to Rock By Announced in New York City and Boston!

Popmatters Premieres No Surrender's Video for "Godda Get It"

Quitzow & Setting Sun Expand U.S. Tour!

Free Energy to Headline Seaport Music Festival in NYC

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