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Poking fun at the pretentiousness of the California music scene, guitarist and vocalist Jake Nuffer spawns his latest solo project NUFFER. Throwing his technical training in classic jazz guitar out the window, NUFFER takes a stab at the pleasing melodies and experimentation of his own brand of indie-rock with the release of “Big Brain.”

Los Angeles band, The Interrupters, have released their bouncy new song “As We Live” featuring legendary artists Tim Armstrong of Rancid/Operation Ivy and Rhoda Dakar of The Bodysnatchers. “As We Live” marks the group’s fourth single pulled from their eagerly-awaited full-length In The Wild. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!

Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for. The film also features Adrienne Warren and Lashana Lynch.

The group will be joined by a lineup of openers including Sick of it All and ILL Bill for the first two dates. They then make their way to Los Angeles, closing with a homecoming show at the Palladium on October 29 with opening performances from Everlast, Fishbone, and N8NOFACE. Check out the complete list of show dates now!

The band draws on guitarist Ripley Johnson's (Wooden Shjips/Moon Duo) deep links into the Portland underground music scene, featuring Thrill Jockey labelmate Dewey Mahood (Plankton Wat) on bass and Mahood's collaborator Dustin Dybvig on drums, alongside Barry Walker on pedal steel, Paul Hasenberg on keyboards and Zach Birdwell on acoustic guitar.

Multi-genre singer/songwriter, producer, recording artist and proud member of the Recording Academy (and a Grammy Voter since 2020), Justine Blazer, recently released her debut contemporary blues single 'Bad Love.' She was a Grammy contender in 2021 for seven categories. Listen to the new single now!

The sound of music will once again fill the air of the Poconos Mountain region with the first major event to be held at POCONOS PARKTM. Brantley Gilbert and Brett Young will headline COWBOY LUAUTM, a two-day country music festival, on Friday, September 16, and Saturday, September 17, 2022.

Boyfriend continues to build anticipation for her forthcoming album with a new single featuring Pussy Riot. “Dance With the Devil” is a debaucherous offering that fuses rock, dance and hyperpop into a lustful anthem. This pairing of Boyfriend and Pussy Riot stands at the forefront of counterculture and reclaiming what womxn are owed.

An outright rejection of the established order, “No Need School” is a visceral interpretation by The Scary Loud of the failures of government-run learning institutions. They are the latest in a long line of artists who have criticized the established educational order, such as Alice Cooper and Pink Floyd. Watch the new music video now!

Dead Cross, the four-headed Hydra featuring Mike Patton, Dave Lombardo, Justin Pearson and Michael Crain, return with the abrasive 9-song album, II. The news of II’s impending arrival is accompanied by the release of “Reign of Error,” and its Displaced/Replaced-created video. Watch the new video now!

Tracked mostly in isolation but in conjunction with producer and long-time collaborator Bobb Bruno of Best Coast, So Long Mr. Fear is an intimate record that showcases Wasif’s clear and crisp vocals amid lush instrumental arrangements. Listen to the first single “Fader” featuring Jen Wood (The Postal Service, Tattle Tale).

Tapping New York underground icon Walter Schreifels (Gorilla Biscuits, Rival Schools, Quicksand) for the producer seat, Gogol dove deep into the studio and emerged with a album rife with the insurgent sound of survival. The seven piece band of mixed heritage from locations such as Ukraine, Ecuador, and Russia. Listen to 'Focus Coin' now!

FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM, has announced Emmy Award-winning actor Jon Hamm, executive producer and star of FOX’s upcoming animated comedy series “Grimsburg,” the upcoming comedy “Confess, Fletch” and star of “Top Gun: Maverick,” will star as Santa Claus in its new creative campaign.

Produced by Titus Andronicus singer-songwriter Patrick Stickles and Canadian producer Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Leonard Cohen, The Whole Nine Yards) at the latter’s hotel2tango recording studio in Montreal, The Will to Live is heralded by the premiere of first single, “(I’m) Screwed.” Watch the Ray Concepcion-directed music video now!

This upcoming show will see the multi-platinum-selling musician deliver her signature hot girl summer anthems and A-list collaborations that include Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Beyonce, Shenseea and many more. The announcement also comes after the release of her scorching single, “Plan B.' Earlier this year, Megan teamed up with Dua Lipa for “Sweetest Pie.”

From the icon that introduced the world to the female empowerment song of our lives, 'I Am Every Woman', she now delivers the ultimate female anthem, 'WOMAN LIKE ME'. 'WOMAN LIKE ME' was written by Gregg Pagani, Francesca Richard, and Jeffrey Anderson and produced by Gregg Pagani. Check out the new photo now!

GRAMMY Award-winning band Old Crow Medicine Show will return to the famed Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville for their 15th annual New Year’s Eve show on December 31. Earlier this spring, Old Crow Medicine Show released their seventh studio album Paint This Town. Plus, check out further upcoming tour dates!

THE ACACIA STRAIN — Vincent Bennett [vocals], Kevin Boutot [drums], Devin Shidaker [guitar], and Griffin Landa [bass] — have announced the 'You Can't Skip Lunch' Tour, which kicks off on September 9 in Philadelphia and runs through September 26 in Washington, DC. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!

The legendary Simon Phillips (TOTO, Protocol) returns as percussionist and musical co-producer of the new album, while the lead vocalist on this release will again be one of the most popular names in rock music: Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, MSG). The album comes just two months after their biggest adventure, Eurovision Song Contest.

The iconic rock group JOURNEY released their brand new studio album titled Freedom via BMG last week, which has been met with a glowing response from their fans and the media. Released on July 8, the fifteen-track opus has debuted at #1 on the Current Rock Chart. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!