Bandsintown LIVE Music Marathon to Raise Money for COVID Relief for ArtistsMarch 25, 2020This Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, 8 hours per day, leading global event discovery platform Bandsintown will livestream its first LIVE Music Marathon, a virtual festival on the new Bandsintown LIVE channel on Twitch found at live.bandsintown.com. The Marathon comes hot on the heels of Black Coffee's successful launch of the Bandsintown Live Channel last Friday March 20, with 84,500 unique viewers checking out the DJ's set.
VIDEO: LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Shares a New 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell'March 25, 2020Last night, March 25, Seth Meyers released a new digital edition of 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell' from his home featuring writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel. The video also featured a new remotely recorded rendition of the 'Late Night' theme song from Fred Armisen and the 8G Band.
My Missing Half Unleash New Single, 'Make It Quick'March 25, 2020With the release of their new LP, Ceaseless Decay, drawing ever closer, Massachusetts melodic death metal outfit My Missing Half are gearing up to make 2020 their most explosive year yet. After teasing fans with the music video premiere of 'Before Waves and Rocks Catch Me' at Revolver Magazine in 2019, the boys have released the upcoming record's next single, “Make It Quick,” alongside a documentary-inspired music video.
Elton John To Host All-New Benefit Special on FOXMarch 25, 2020iHeartMedia and FOX announced today FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA, a music event to provide entertainment relief and support for Americans to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic. Hosted by Elton John, the event will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw and more, from their own homes, filmed with their personal cell phones, cameras and audio equipment, to ensure the health and safety of all involved. The concert will air in the iHeartRadio Music Awards' original broadcast timeslot -- Sunday, March 29, from 9:00-10:00 PM ET/6:00-7:00 PM PT on FOX -- and on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide, as well as via the iHeartRadio app. The benefit special will be broadcast commercial-free.
Daniel Dejman Reveals STTAEB EPMarch 25, 2020Chicago based techno extraordinaire Daniel Dejman navigated his way through the electronic music sphere before recently solidifying his prowess as a hard house/techno producer. Following the release of 'SŃKRS OŃLY', he returns to the studio to deliver a jarring three-track EP entitled 'STTÆB'. The EP marks Daniel Dejman's debut contribution to his own imprint Slow Dancing To Techno and is available now across all streaming platforms.
The Dream Syndicate Share Video For New Single 'The Longing'March 25, 2020 When The Dream Syndicate emerged in the early 80s, front man Steve Wynn declared, “We're playing music we want to hear because nobody else is doing it.” He added, “I'll compromise on what I eat or where I sleep, but I won't compromise on what music I play.” Both were true, and although their template of Velvet Underground meets Crazy Horse may seem commonplace today (and let's not forget, the Syndicate spawned many imitators), their raw twin guitar, bass and drums approach was not common during an era when slick, polished MTV bands ruled.
Chatham County Line Release Lyric Video for Title TrackMarch 25, 2020Today, Raleigh, NC's Chatham County Line share the lyric video for the title track of their forthcoming ninth studio album, Strange Fascination, and announce they have moved up the release date to April 24 (originally May 15). A staple of the North Carolina music scene for two decades, the band Introduce a new sound and line up with Strange Fascination, which is now available for pre-order.
We Versus The Shark Announce New AlbumMarch 25, 2020Influential Athens, GA math-rock quartet We Versus The Shark (mems. Double Ferrari, Bit Brigade, Sunwatchers, Man... Or Astroman?, Modern Nature) are excited to announce Goodbye Guitar, their first album since 2008 (due June 19 via Ernest Jenning Record Co.). To ring in the announcement, the group has shared new track 'Righteous Vibes' via NPR Music, who called Goodbye Guitar 'a lot more of a fist-pumping, wham-bam rock and roll record than expected.'
John 'Papa' Gros Announces April 17 Release of CENTRAL CITYMarch 25, 2020New Orleans native John “Papa” Gros (pronounced “grow”) has been celebrating the Crescent City's culture with the world for over three decades. Today, ahead of the release of his third solo album Central City on April 17, he shared his take on John Prine's “Please Don't Bury,” which debuted this morning at American Songwriter.
Netflix Orders ANGRY BIRDS Animated SeriesMarch 25, 2020Netflix and CAKE in partnership with Rovio Entertainment announce new animated series Angry Birds: Summer Madness based on the iconic world of the Angry Birds.
Zachery Allan Starkey Shares 'Force' Ft. Bernard SumnerMarch 25, 2020Zachery Allan Starkey has released 'Force' with Bernard Sumner of New Order. Combining Starkey's passionate songwriting/production with Sumner's trademark synthesizer, guitar, sequencer, and programming work, “Force” is an uplifting anthem reminding us to remain strong and brave in these dark and frightening times. “Fear will not tear us apart!” sings Starkey at the climax of the track. 'Force' also marks the first brand new music from Sumner since the release of New Order's 2015 LP Music Complete.
SOFIA Releases New Single 'Closer'March 25, 2020Brazilian-bred, Los Angeles-based alternative rock trio SOFIA has released their new single 'Closer' along with the official visual for the emotional track. Set against a steady drumbeat and spacey guitars, 'Closer' tells the story of someone on the verge of giving up on the relationship because their partner seems to enjoy the chaos that comes from confrontation more than being happy and at peace with the relationship itself.
Bloods Share New Single 'I Hate It' with The Grey EstatesMarch 25, 2020Sydney trio Bloods have just revealed the second single to be lifted from their forthcoming Seattle EP, out May 15 via Share It Music (pre-order). Titled, 'I Hate It,' the track stands alongside a deliriously fun video clip which premiered today at The Grey Estates and is guaranteed to inject some delight in your day.
Dayglow Releases 'Can I Call You Tonight?' VisualizerMarch 25, 2020Dayglow recently announced he has postponed his sold out US Spring tour, but there is some good news for fans, with new fall dates to be announced soon. Wanting to help some of those affected by all the recent upheaval, Dayglow has announced he will be selling all spring merch items that he had already printed and donating the proceeds to benefit the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund.
Angela Munoz Shares 'In My Mind'March 25, 2020Angela Muñoz just released “In My Mind,” the second single from her debut album Introspection, due June 19 via Linear Labs and produced by multi-instrumentalist and label head Adrian Younge (The Midnight Hour, Marvel's Luke Cage). “I wrote this song thinking about the journey of love,” notes Muñoz. “Despite my age, I have an awareness of what expressing love looks like. As I was writing this song, I wanted to challenge myself as a songwriter. This led me to imagine myself in the place of George Gershwin. If I could choose anyone to interpret this song it would be Sarah Vaughan. Ultimately, love can manifest itself in many ways.”