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Leyla McCalla Shares Cover of Haitian Ballad 'Zanj' Feat. Alynda Segarra
by Michael Major - October 12, 2023 Leyla McCalla is sharing the final track in a series of singles that reflect upon the struggle for freedom in our society. Originally recorded by Haitian political protest singer and folk musician Manno Charlemagne, 'Zanj” is originally sung in Haitian Kreyol. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...
Bright Eyes Announce Third Wave of Companion Releases
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023 This new wave comes with artist contributions from Johanna and Klara Söderberg of First Aid Kit (“JeJune Stars,” “Coatcheck Dream Song,” “Wrecking Ball”), Gillian Welch (“Napolean’s Hat”) and Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff (“Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed),” “Firewall,” ‘When You Were ...
Erika Lewis Releases New Single 'Unsatisfied'
by Michael Major - March 09, 2022 Asheville-based singer-songwriter Erika Lewis has released “Unsatisfied,” the latest single from her forthcoming album A Walk Around The Sun. Produced by John James Tourville (The Deslondes) and recorded in Nashville at Andrija Tokic’s The Bomb Shelter, A Walk Around the Sun features 11 all-original...
Erika Lewis Announces 'A Walk Around The Sun' Album
by Michael Major - February 04, 2022 Singer-songwriter Erika Lewis is set to release her anticipated album A Walk Around The Sun, a series of lyrical vignettes that examine the margins between love and loss. Produced by John James Tourville (The Deslondes) and recorded in Nashville at Andrija Tokic’s The Bomb Shelter, A Walk Around the...
John Cameron Mitchell's ANTHEM Podcast to Stream for Free in October
by Michael Major - September 29, 2021 The acclaimed podcast musical also starring Glenn Close, Cynthia Erivo, and Patti LuPone will be available for free for the first time across all podcast players....
Alexa Rose's Debut Album Coming On Big Legal Mess This October
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2019 Alexa Rose is announcing her debut full-length album on Big Legal Mess today with “Medicine For Living”, the song which won her the acclaimed songwriting competition at Merlefest in 2019. The track, which informs the title of her debut album, is a slice of contemporary roots music in the vein of Gil...
Leyla McCalla Releasing One Off Single On NOLA's Special Man Industries
by Tori Hartshorn - January 30, 2019 Special Man Industries is proud to announce its fourth release, 'Eh La Bas' by Leyla McCalla & the Special Men (the Special Man Industries house band) b/w 'Eat That Chicken' by the Special Man Brass Band. This release will be available exclusively via digital download and limited edition 45 rpm reco...
Jim James Announces New Acoustic Record, Plus Live YouTube Event Today
by Tori Hartshorn - September 12, 2018 Jim James has announced the release of UNIFORM CLARITY, a new companion piece to his acclaimed 2018 album, UNIFORM DISTORTION. The new LP - which comprises acoustic renditions of the songs originally found on UNIFORM DISTORTION along with two new tracks- arrives Friday, October 5 via ATO. Pre-orders...
Launch Of New Dualtone Record Label From Ethan Hawke, Charlie Sexton, and Louis Black
by Tori Hartshorn - September 04, 2018 In the wake of the critical success of BLAZE, directed and co-written by Ethan Hawke, and the acclaim for musician Ben Dickey in his first acting role as Blaze Foley; Ethan Hawke, Charlie Sexton and Louis Black announce the launch of the SexHawkeBlack record label. Dickey, who was awarded a U.S. Dra...
Light In The Attic Records To Release Soundtrack to Ethan Hawke's Award-Winning Blaze Foley Film
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2018 Directed by Ethan Hawke, BLAZE stars newcomer Ben Dickey as Blaze Foley, the unsung songwriting legend of the Texas outlaw music movement whose unique artistic contributions gave rise to the likes of Merle Haggard andWillie Nelson and inspired both John Prine and Lucinda Williams. Loosely guided by ...
Jim James Announces Career-Spanning Solo Acoustic Tour
by Macon Prickett - June 18, 2018 im James has announced a unique, career-spanning solo acoustic concert tour, beginning November 2 at Los Angeles, CA's Cathedral Sanctuary and then visiting historic theatres and performing arts centers across the United States, culminating with a November 21 homecoming show at Louisville, KY's much... |