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Maps Shares Cover of East 17's 'Stay Another Day'
by Josh Sharpe - November 07, 2024 MAPS’ inspired cover of “Stay Another Day” finally gets its first official release, marking 30 years since the original version (by British boy band East 17) hit the number one spot in the Official UK Christmas Chart in 1994. Listen to the song! ...
Maps Release 'Counter Continuo' Single
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024 The series started in February of 2023 with the release of his fifth studio album, Counter Melodies. Counter Melodies, one of the fastest, most intensely euphoric pieces Maps has ever produced, was accompanied by remixes from Plaid, GLOK (Ride's Andy Bell) and Pye Corner Audio, each expanding the or...
Maps Share 'Counter Continuo Pt. 1'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023 Counter Continuo is the final piece of a series of releases that started earlier this year with album Counter Melodies, before continuing throughout 2023 with remixes from Plaid, GLOK (Ride’s Andy Bell), Pye Corner Audio and Counter Mixes, a collection of tracks reworked by Chapman from his original...
Maps Share Plaid Remix Of 'Transmission'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 The new Plaid remix joins two recent remixes of tracks from Counter Melodies: GLOK (Ride’s Andy Bell)’s infectious “Witchy Feel” and Pye Corner Audio’s take on “Lack of Sleep”, and follows Chapman’s 6-track companion piece, Counter Mixes, which sees Maps reworking tracks taken from his acclaimed alb...
Mantra of the Cosmos Release New Single 'X (Wot You Sayin?)'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023 Made up of Shaun Ryder (Happy Mondays, Black Grape), Zak Starkey (The Who, Oasis), Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride), Bez (Happy Mondays, Black Grape) and latest members Brix Smith of The Fall and Sharna Starkey of SSHH, who joined the band for their Glastonbury show, Mantra Of The Cosmos is more supernova th...
Big Joanie Unleashes 'Today' feat. Kim Deal
by Michael Major - July 10, 2023 Thrilled to perform their acclaimed new album Back Home, out now on Kill Rock Stars (US), they’ll make stops in NYC and Chicago this week and an appearance at Ohana Festival slated for later this fall. In celebration, they have unleashed a deluxe version of album track “Today” feat. Kim Deal. ...
Big Joanie Kicks Off First Ever North American Tour
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023 They’ll make stops in NYC, Philadelphia, DC, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Nashville, Los Angeles and more. They have unleashed the “Your Words” (Live In London) video filmed during their 2023 UK tour, offering fans a glimpse of their powerful and dynamic live show. Watch the new performance vid...
Natalie Joy Johnson to Release 'Gorgine' on Valentine's Day
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 “GORGINE” features Artists NATALIE JOY JOHNSON (Lempicka, Kinky Boots, Legally Blonde), JOEL WAGGONER (School of Rock, Be More Chill, Advent Carolndar), and MATTHEW RISCH (Saint X, How to Get Away With Murder, Tales of the City) as ‘Lover Boy.’...
Maps Share New Track 'Fever Dream'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023 Last year Chapman dropped the first half of his new album, and followed up with an infectious remix of 'Witchy Feel' from GLOK (Ride’s Andy Bell), each piece unfolding to reveal his most euphoric album yet. Maps has heralded the second half of the album with “Fever Dream,” one of the album’s most in...
Big Joanie Announces First Ever North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023 Black feminist punk band Big Joanie announced their FIRST EVER North American tour. They’ll make stops in Philadelphia, DC, Denver, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Seattle, Nashville, Los Angeles and, after selling out Union Pool, have added an additional New York City show at Baby’s All Right. Check out t...
Maps Shares GLOK (Andy Bell) Remix Of 'Witchy Feel'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2022 Maps has already shared the first five tracks to his fifth studio album release, these include first single “Heya Yaha.” From the opening chiming bell of “Witchy Feel”, the first five tracks frame the album with a nod towards club music that was never fully evident before. Listen to the new single n...
BWW Exclusive: In Honor of Gay Pride - THE 101 GREATEST LGBTQ SONGS/ANTHEMS OF ALL TIME - from Judy Garland to Lady Gaga, from Gloria Gaynor to Frank Ocean
by Peter Nason - June 24, 2020 Happy Gay Pride! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest LGBTQ songs and anthems from 1920-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the grade!...
DBA Debut at Trading Boundaries, Plus Announce Remix of Suburban Ghosts
by Tori Hartshorn - September 26, 2018 DBA (Downes Braide Association) perform their first ever live show at Trading Boundaries on Friday 28th September, with a special showcase for their latest album Skyscraper Souls. The evening is sponsored by Prog Magazine.... |