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Iconic art-pop group Fischerspooner release their first album in nearly a decade, Sir, today via Ultra Records.  Entirely produced by Michael Stipe, the album presents a resistant narrative with an overtly queer and celebratory body of work in response to the current atmosphere in America. The collection of erotically-charged, yet profound songs was crafted by Spooner and Stipe at Michael's home in Athens, GA, alongside Michael's close collaborator Andy LeMaster. It also features additional production byBOOTS (Beyonce, Run The Jewels, FKA Twigs) and mixing by both Stuart White (Beyonce'sLemonade) and Andy LeMaster. In addition, it features contributions by Spooner's longtime collaboratorLe Chev, as well as Thomas Haskett.

Having amassed over 50 million streams globally, including 2 x Gold singles in their native Australia, ARIA nominated 3-piece SAFIA are giving us the first taste of new music for 2018 with brand new single 'Freakin' Out'.

Out Now via Photo Finish / Universal Music, American singer-songwriter ROZES and iconic Dutch producer Nicky Romero unveil their stunning debut collaboration, 'Where Would We Be'.

Legendary grime icon Wiley has delivered his latest track, 'Been A While' from his highly anticipated forthcoming album 'Godfather II' - which is set to drop on 30th March, shortly after Wiley's biggest ever show; a headline gig at Brixton's famous O2 Academy.

Internationally acclaimed DJ, producer and label boss Guy Gerber has unveiled his dynamic new EP 'What To Do', out 2nd March on RUMORS.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, the powerhouse pop-jazz phenomenon that has toured the world on the strength of its extraordinary music videos and huge followings on YouTube and Facebook, will tour the UK throughout February and March in support of its first live album. Entitled The New Classics, the 12-track CD is set for release on February 16th via Concord Records and Postmodern Jukebox Records.

Joel Taylor - the Sydney-born, LA based multi-instrumentalist described as 'a masterfully talented singer and songwriter' by PopDust -has released the new single, 'Give Myself Away.' This song is the follow up to 2017's double single, Two Sides, and gives listeners a taste of what's to come when his debut EP is released later this year.

Austin-based trio Greyhounds has announced the upcoming release of their new LP Cheyenne Valley Drive on April 6th. They've also shared the first single from the record, 'No Other Woman', which is currently streaming via Rolling Stone Country who writes, 'On 'No Other Woman,' the guys fire twin barrels of sticky Memphis soul and swampy, old-school rock & roll.'

21-year-old Yumi brings all the feels on her first solo track, “Sirens,” premiered on Earmilk. Yumi's vocals wash over you like a warm blanket, accompanied by blissful instrumentation from Olmos, making for an ethereal listening experience.

Alfre Woodard will have a recurring guest-star role on EMPIRE, playing “Renee,” Cookie's mother, who comes back into her life with a turbulent reunion. EMPIRE Returns with All-New Episodes beginning Wednesday, March 28 @ 8/7c on FOX

Austin-based experimental pop artist Sydney Wright announces the first ever 'PajamaJam,' a daytime event with musical performances from various friends of Wright throughout the day, to take place at LUX (620 W Sixth St,, Austin, Texas 78701) on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 1 - 7 p.m. PajamaJam is set to be a curated open mic, where performers can play however long they like, whether it be one or seven songs, in their pajamas, all in support of Wright's forthcoming album, 'Seiche,' due in the fall.

Rapture Electronic Music Festival, the one day underground music and wellness event taking place on Thursday, March 22, 2018 has announced the lineup by stage for their second edition headlined by Luciano, as well as Guy Gerber, Chris Liebing, Art Department, ZIP, RPR Soundsystem and more top names in underground electronic music. Taking place in the breathtaking beachside surrounds of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, Rapture Festival now in its second year is the perfect alternative to the usual Miami South Beach pool party scene. Alongside the stellar lineup, a partnership with ocean conservation non-profits The Big Blue and You, Ocean Generation, and a wealth of wellness activations will ensure Rapture Festival pleases fans of quality house and techno by connecting human souls with nature through music.

NEAL MORSE released his latest solo album, LIFE & TIMES, today on Radiant Records via Metal Blade Records/SONY on all digital outlets, including Radiant Records' website, as well as CD and vinyl.

Currently celebrating 20 years of making music, Josh Ritter will made his debut at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium with a sold out show tonight. The performance is in support of his critically acclaimed new album, Gathering, out now via Pytheas Recordings/Thirty Tigers.

Just as news comes of their 2018 JUNO award nomination, Canadian groove masters FIVE ALARM FUNK have teamed up with legendary funk icon Bootsy Collins for the release of a new song, 'We Play The Funk,' out today, February 16. The track debuted first at Relix.com.

Eric Krasno is bringing The Daze Between Band back to New Orleans, and this year, the virtuosic guitar player from Soulive and Lettuce has prepared not one but two special nights during Jazz Fest. For the two-night run, Krasno has put together an impressive all-star cast featuring members of Widespread Panic, Medeski Martin & Wood, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and The Marcus King Band.

Audiences everywhere will be inspired to leap for the stars and realize their dreams when global mega-brand Dance Academy returns to the screen in a BIG way with its first-ever full-length major motion picture, Dance Academy: The Comeback! Starring much-loved original members of the Dance Academy “troupe” – Xenia Goodwin, Thomas Lacey, Keiynan Lonsdale, Alicia Banit, Dena Kaplan, and Jordan Rodrigues – along with fresh faces Nic Westaway and Miranda Otto, the new film, based on the two-time Emmy-nominated Dance Academy Australian TV series, will dance its way into the hearts of viewers of all ages on March 2, 2018.

Ian Moore, the Seattle-based, Austin, TX-born guitar player, singer and songwriter makes the proverbial renaissance man look lazy. Torontocomes on the heels of Strange Days, his most successful record since his eponymous debut and despite a never-ending cycle of touring, Moore offers a new release of bright, blazing rock-n-roll that combines his legendary guitar prowess with radio-friendly songs that showcase his elastic, soul-inflected vocals. “It's a very different climate right now. When we hit a city, it doesn't matter that i have 14 records, radio hits, etc. The only thing that matters is if we can really show up and leave the people feeling they saw something amazing. Its keeps me hungry, and I like the challenge” says Moore. Torontoreleases May 25, 2018, on Last Chance Records in the US and on Rough Trade in Europe. Moore will be touring in support of the record in the U.S. and Europe for all of 2018 (dates below).

MVD Entertainment Group is proud to announce MVD Rewind Collection #3 BLACK EAGLE in a two- disc Blu-ray + DVD Special Edition combo pack coming February 27, 2018. A video store staple back in the 1980's features action film star Jean-Claude Van Damme (Bloodsport, Kickboxer) going head to head with martial arts legend Sho Kosugi (Enter the Ninja, Pray for Death)!

Nathan Kalish is a singer-songwriter and bandleader from the American Midwest, currently calling Nashville home after having spent most of the last decade on the road. His latest album,  I Want to Believe ,was produced byDavid Beeman (notably of Pokey LaFarge's most recent) and is an independently released country-Americana record with a tip of the hat to psychedelic, folk and rock 'n roll. The songs vary from wistful introspect to social commentary while managing to keep a cohesive familiarity recognizable to fans and followers.