Santa Monica,  U.S.A. – having already made a splash writing the hook on Sebastian Ingrosso and Alesso’s smash single “Calling (Lose My Mind)” featuring Ryan Tedder, singer and songwriter Matthew Koma will step out on his own with the Parachute EP, which will be released by Cherrytree/Darkchild/Interscope Records on May 29th.

On May 22nd, Koma hits the road with LMFAO, Far East Movement, The Quest Crew, Sidney Samson, and Eva Simons for the first night of the “Sorry For Party Rocking Tour,” which crisscrosses North America through July 7th. Please see below for all upcoming tour dates.

An inventive songwriter with a keen sense of melody, the New York-born and bred Koma wrote and produced/co-produced all of the four tracks on Parachute , working with collaborators Alex Da Kid (Nicki Minaj, Rihanna), The Runaways’ Sam Watters and Louis Biancaniello (Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis), The Smeezingtons’ Ari Levine (Bruno Mars, Bad Meets Evil), and Mike Caren (T.I., B.o.B.).

The four tracks that make up the Parachute EP are just a taste of what’s to come when Koma releases his debut album Propaganda later this year— a product of a diligent approach to his craft, as well as an appreciation for the master singer-songwriters who have preceded him, especially his heroes Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen. The result is a collection of unforgettable songs rooted in a classic, timeless songwriting tradition that Koma makes thoroughly his own.

“I think any great record or great artist achieves a truth,” Koma says. “Sometimes it’s a hard thing to tap into that honesty, but it’s important to accept the responsibility and deliver something real. That’s the only way to connect with people in an honest way, through trust. Having kept that in mind throughout the process of making this record, I hope these are stories people can feel and take something from.”

In other news, Koma also co-wrote and is featured on Alesso’s new single “Years,” which he performed live with Alesso at this year’s Coachella festival. Koma also co-wrote and is featured on red-hot German DJ Zedd’s first single from his upcoming full-length release.

For more about Matthew Koma, please visit:
www.matthewkoma.com
www.facebook.com/matthewkoma
www.twitter.com/matthewkoma

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Multi-platinum selling group Far East Movement (aka FM) on January 20 premiered the much-anticipated music video for ‘Jello’ through VEVO. The hypnotic high-energy hard-hitting ‘Jello’ (co-produced by The Stereotypes and FM and featuring Rye Rye) serves as the first song off ‘Dirty Bass,’ FM’s hot sophomore album out this spring.

Far East Movement’s maverick exploration of the bass end of the spectrum and pioneering club sound has incurred the wrath of self-described ‘music purity advocacy group’ Ban Low-frequency Oscillating Woofers or B.L.O.W.  The B.L.O.W. (http://www.bloworg.org) organization has filed a petition denouncing FM’s low-frequency-powered music.

Cherrytree Records released an official statement in response: “While we respect B.L.O.W.’s right to their opinion, we at Cherrytree… support Far East Movement’s right to create in the low frequency spectrum and appeal to everyone to please join us in opposing B.L.O.W.’s stance by backing Far East Movement’s right to artistic, sub-bass expression, banging new track ‘Jello’ and forthcoming new Cherrytree album ‘Dirty Bass.’”

The ‘Jello’ music video, directed by Matt Alonzo, shows FM infiltrating a press conference for the B.L.O.W. organization. FM, in disguise, sneak into the conference and turn it into a ‘Dirty Bass’ celebration demonstrating why a ban on Low-frequency bass is absurd, and convert the B.L.O.W. organizers into bass supporters. The video features cameos from comedian Andy Milonakis and multi-talented Jay Park along with the song’s guest vocalist, dance-rap sensation Rye Rye.

2011, was an amazing breakthrough year for FM with two Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 songs (‘Like a G6,’ ‘Rocketeer’), multiple award nominations, national TV performances and big tours with superstars Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Lil Wayne, LMFAO and cutting edge acts La Roux, Robyn and Kelis.

2012, the band returns with ‘Dirty Bass,’ a dynamic universal party sound that furthers the ’808′ heavy bass, dance and electronic blends that bring booming trunk bass to international dance floors. FM shaped the ‘Dirty Bass’ sound with producers The Stereotypes and assistance from RedOne, David Guetta, Bangladesh, Dallas Austin and Martin “Cherry Cherry Boom Boom” Kierszenbaum.

Far East Movement are kicking off the year on the CherryTree Pop Alternative tour visiting Canada the beginning of February before hitting Europe to tour through March.

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Want to make the hipsters fall inlove? Come watch Kesha: The Get $leazy Tour. The new star of dance music will be performing throughout the United States with all of her fun and edgy hits, including “Tik Tok,” “We R Who We R,” Blah Blah Blah,” “Blow,” and “Sleazy!”
This rambunctious star made some awesome appearances with rhinestoned leotards and light-up glasses. She’s worn some other crazy outfits, including an American flag and fake blood. Plus she really knows how to entertain. She’s shot glitter out to the audience with everyone on their feet, having the time of their lives. Some of her shows will have opening acts, including Beardo, LMFAO, and Spank Rock.

Kesha’s VIP Package includes a premium or general admission ticket located close to the stage as well as some merchandise!

July 28- Columbus, OH- Celeste Center

July 30- Duluth, GA- The Arena at Gwinnet Center

July 31- Nashville, TN- Nashville Municipal Auditorium

August 2- Woodlands, TX- Woodlands Pavillion

August 3- Cedar Park, TX- Cedar Park Center

August 4- Dallas, TX- Gexa Energy Pavillion

August 7- Miami, FL- Klipsch Amphitheater at Bayfront Park

August 9- Raleigh, NC- Raleigh Amphitheater and Festival Site

August 10- Charlotte, NC- Time Warner Cable Uptown Amphitheater Charlotte

August 12- Uncasville, CT- Mohegan Sun Arena

August 14- Toronto, ON- Molson Canadian Amphitheater

August 16- Boston, MA- Bank of America Pavillion

August 17- Philadelphia, PA- Festival Pier

August 19- Holmdel, NJ- PNC Bank Arts Center

August 20- Wantagh, NY- Nikon at Jones Beach Theater

August 21- Fairfax, VA- Patriot Center

August 23- Indianapolis, IN- The Lawn at White River State Park

August 24- Chicago, IL- Charter One Pavillion at Northerly Island

August 26- Clarkston, MI- DTE Energy Music Theatre

August 30- St. Paul, MN- Roy Wilkins Auditorium at St.Paul River Centre

August 31- Council Bluffs, IA- Mid-America Center

September 2- Kansas City, MO- Starlight Theatre

September 6- Calgary, AB- Scotiabank Saddledome

September 7- Edmonton, AB- Rexall Place

September 9- Vancouver, BC- Rogers Arena

September 10- Seattle, WA- WaMu Theater

September 11- Portland, OR- Rose Garden

September 14- San Francisco, CA- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

September 16- Las Vegas, NV- Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

September 17- Universal City, CA- Gibson Amphitheater at Universal Citywalk

September 18- San Diego, CA- Open Air Theatre- San Diego State University

September 20- Phoenix, AZ- Comerica Theatre

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