Second Shannara Chronicles Trailer

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Shannara Chronicles 2nd trailer makes me want to see this even more.  Everything looks to be produced really well.  I know it’s only screen shots that we are only getting in this trailer, but it still looks cool and January is getting closer.  Check it out through MTV’s YouTube channel:

The Shannara Chronicles Trailer

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Another gem that comes to us from San Diego ComicCon is the first look video for MTV’s upcoming fantasy series The Shannara Chronicles.  So all you fantasy fans, and especially the Terry Brooks’ fans of the Shannara novels, will need to keep an eye on MTV’s schedule.  Take a look at the first look video from MTV’s YouTube channel, it looks pretty good:

Scarlett Rabe takes MTVU Rotation!

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With Fans On Her Side, Scarlett Rabe’s “Battle Cry” Video Wins Fight for Rotation on mtvU  
According to mtvU.com, fans helped “Battle Cry” to an “impressive victory” on last week’s round of The Freshmen
The MuseBox today announced that Scarlett Rabe’s“Battle Cry” was overwhelmingly selected by fans as their favorite video during last week’s round of mtvU’s The Freshmen, putting the video into regular rotation on mtvU, MTV’s award-winning college channel. Scarlett, the songwriter known for her “haunting riffs and empowering words” (Marie Claire), will receive maximum exposure this week, as mtvU reaches nearly 9 million U.S. college students. It is the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Scarlett, forbidden as a child from participating in popular culture, but now with well over one million Facebook fans, has earned comparisons to Florence and the Machine and Feist. “Battle Cry” is the first single off Scarlett’s new record, Scarlett, which is available in her online store.
Be sure to check out our MiniPop where April and the crew discuss Scarlett’s EP at the following link: http://comicpoplibrary.com/news/ep-14-minipop-indie-rocker-scarlett-rabes-battle-cry-ep/
Here is Scarlett’s music video for “Battle Cry” for your listening and viewing pleasure.  Congratulations Scarlett!

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Rachael Sage New Single

Rachael Sage Rolling Out New Single & EP
Newly Confirmed Tour and Festival Dates for the Spring  
Including SXSW

LISTEN TO EP TITLE TRACK “NEW DESTINATION”
Featured on American Songwriter
Title track “New Destination” drew inspiration from Carole King’s Broadway musical, “Beautiful.” After Sage left the show with an ‘I Feel The Earth Move’ feeling, she was determined to write an upbeat groove-tune on the piano with a classic, pop hook.
“One part Elton John, one part Kate Bush” (UNCUT), Sage has had an illustrious career as an independent artist, praised by the likes of The Wall Street Journal, New York Times and MOJO. Sage has shared the stage with Eric Burdon, Ani DiFranco, Marc Cohn, Sarah McLachlan, Judy Collins and Elizabeth McGovern (Downton Abbey). Her songs have appeared on MTV, HBO, the “Fame” soundtrack, and the current season of Lifetime’s #1 reality series, “Dance Moms.” Sage has made a name for herself as one of the most active touring artists in indie music with her dynamic piano playing, delicate guitar work and soulful vocals. Billboard has said “her keen ironic sense of humor and quirky sense of the profound is what makes her special as a songwriter“ and RollingStone.com called her a “genuine talent.”
The beginning of Rachael’s song “New Destination” reminded me of something Sara Bareilles might put out and made me interested in what was coming next. Unfortunately I was a little disappointed in the song as a whole. Her voice seemed strangely soft and didn’t have any conviction to it-it didn’t sound like she believed whole heartedly in what she was singing. Her chorus was also anticlimactic to me and fell short.

-April B.
If you like what you heard, with “New Destination”, look for her upcoming EP or find her on iTunes.  Also you can see her live on stage at the following tour sites.
Tour Dates:
03/12 – Austin, TX / SXSW – MusicGorilla Showcase @ Burnside’s Tavern – 3:00PM
03/14 – Austin, TX / SXSW – Invasion Of The GoGirls @ Austin Java – 11:30AM
03/14 – Austin, TX / SXSW – The Alex & Ani Stage @ Bourbon Girl – 3:00PM
03/15 – Austin, TX – MPressFest SXSW 2014 Official Day Party @ Soho Lounge – 12:00PM
03/18 – Albuquerque, NM  – Cherry Hill Library – 12:00PM
03/18 – Albuquerque, NM – The Cooperage – 7:30PM
03/19 – Albuquerque, NM – Taylor Ranch Library – 12:00PM
03/20 – Bisbee, AZ – Café Roka Starlite Lounge – 7:00PM
03/21 – Scottsdale, AZ – The Western – 7:30PM
03/22 – Redondo Beach, CA – Studio 519 House Concert – 8:00PM
03/23 – Altadena, CA – Coffee Gallery Backstage – 7:00PM
03/25 – San Francisco, CA – Hotel Utah – 8:00PM
03/28 – Los Angeles, CA – “Secret Songs” at MorYork Gallery – 7:00PM
04/04 – St. Petersburg, FL – Hideaway Café – 8:00PM
04/05 – Safety Harbor, FL – Safety Harbor Singer-Songwriter Festival – 12:00PM
04/25 – Binghamton, NY – Cyber Café West – 9:00PM
05/02 – Washington, DC – The Corner Store – 8:00PM
05/08 – New York, NY – SubCulture – 7:30PM
05/13 – Hamden, CT – The Ballroom At The Outer Space – 8:00PM
05/31 – West Hartford, CT – HartFolk Festival – 7:30PM
06/13 – Indianapolis, IN – Second Stage @ Irving Theater – 8:00PM
06/20 – Clive, IA – The GrapeVine – 7:00PM
 
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