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Ume to Release "Monuments" in March 

Austin rock band Ume will release Monuments on March 4 via Dangerbird Records. That's coming up quick! Monuments is the follow-up to the trio's debut Phantoms, which was released in 2011. The new album was recorded in Seattle, Washington. Track Listing: 1. Black Stone 2. Embrace 3. Too Big World 4.

The Sword Announce Final Tour in Support of "Apocryphon" 

Fifteen months after the release of their fourth album Apocryphon, Austin's dirt/stoner/classic/vintage/awesome rockers The Sword will embark on their final North American dates of the album cycle. Big Business and O'Brother will support the band on the tour. So this is the last time you can see The

Hunter Hayes to Hit the Road on We're Not Invisible Tour 

Country music up and comer Hunter Hayes will embark on his We're Not Invisible Tour in March, with Danielle Bradbery and Dan + Shay on most dates. The singer, who we LURVE, debuted his new single "Invisible" at the Grammys on Sunday, January 26. It was flawless. Hunter Hayes We're Not Invisible Tour

Listen to New Lea Michele Song "What Is Love?" 

Lea Michele is gearing up to release her solo debut Louder in March but the singer has shared another new track. This one is a power ballad called "What Is Love." What is love? Let Lea Michele tell you in her room-filling voice. So beautiful. What a set of pipes. What did you think of Lea Michele's

Listen to Lana Del Rey's Cover of "Once Upon a Dream" 

Melancholy and amazing! Listen to Lana Del Rey's cover of Sleeping Beauty's theme "Once Upon a Dream" from the Angelina Jolie-starring Disney film Maleficent. It's creepy cool and typical Lana Del Rey in its darkness. Listen below. What did you think of LDR's "Once Upon a Dream?" —Maggie