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Chicano Batman Release New Single 'Era Primavera'
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024 On “Era Primavera,” Chicano Batman shares a symphonic love song inspired by vocalist/lyricist Bardo's fascination with 1960s Latin ballads. The track is adorned with a swooning string section and soaring background harmonies supplied by Martha González of the influential Chicano rock group Quetzal w...
The Red Clay Strays Extend 2024 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024 The Red Clay Strays, will continue their extensive headline tour through this summer including newly confirmed stops at Fort Myers' Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon, Asheville's The Orange Peel, Columbus' The Bluestone (two nights), Grand Rapids' The Intersection, Salt Lake City's The Complex, Portland's...
Lost Dog Street Band to Drop A Brand-New Ten Song LP in April
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 Lost Dog Street Band announces the release of their new album, 'Survived,' featuring ten brand new songs. “Brighter Shade” is the first single and opening track from Lost Dog Street Band's upcoming album Survive. Hear the album-opening single, “Brighter Shade” now; The Resonant Rogues announced as t...
Atmosphere Announce 'Tour De Friends: Part Deux'
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024 Atmosphere announces Tour De Friends: Part Deux, featuring support from HEBL and NOFUN! Don't miss this exciting tour! On the heels of two sold out shows in their hometown in November of last year, the new tour dates will kick off in St. Louis with stops in Boston, New York City, Cleveland, Chicago ...
Asking Alexandria Announce Headlining 'All My Friends' North American Tour With Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive & Nerv
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024 #1 Active rock radio charting British rock luminaries ASKING ALEXANDRIA set their return to the U.S. this spring on the headlining “All My Friends” North American tour in support of their most recent critically acclaimed album WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? (2023) via Better Noise Music. Plus, check out ...
Kylie Morgan Sets Headlining 'Making It Up As I Go' Tour for Spring 2024
by Michael Major - November 28, 2023 Performing in major markets including Chicago, San Diego, Las Vegas and over a dozen more, her spring tour dates also include a high-profile festival appearance at Stagecoach, and a home state show in Oklahoma. Kylie is currently on her first arena trek, supporting Old Dominion on the No Bad Vibes T...
Lukas Nelson & Potr Confirm 2024 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - November 28, 2023 Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, will continue to tour through next year including newly confirmed headline shows at Seattle’s Showbox, Portland’s Crystal Ballroom, San Francisco’s The Fillmore (two nights), San Diego’s The Sound, Los Angeles’ The Bellwether and Las Vegas’ Brooklyn Bowl amo...
Lost Dog Street Band Announce 2024 Tour And Tease Forthcoming Album Single
by Michael Major - November 08, 2023 After a successful run with the release of his solo album, Songs I Swore I'd Never Sing, Lost Dog Street Band leader Benjamin Tod considered retiring the long-running trio and focusing his efforts elsewhere; that is, until he realized he'd been subconsciously writing new music for his dark country t...
Shane Smith & The Saints Announce First Album In 5 Years With 'NORTHER'
by Michael Major - November 01, 2023 Produced by Beau Bedford (Paul Cauthen, Sunny Sweeney, Tanner Usrey), Norther contains 13 tracks that offer the full spectrum of Shane Smith & The Saints' genre bending style — an eclectic blend of country, Southern rock, folk, and dashes of honky-tonk with soaring four-part harmonies and Smith's de...
A R I Z O N A Share New Single 'Sorry Now'
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023 A R I Z O N A releases their latest single 'Sorry Now' - Listen to the new track now. “Sorry Now” follows the release of their latest single “Hanging On,” as well as their recent self-titled third album, A R I Z O N A. The album was highlighted by lead single “Graveyard,” and includes the synth-infu...
Apashe Drops New Single 'Human' With Wasiu
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023 An epic, space-faring narrative, the music video for “Human” is a typically extraordinary visual from Apashe. The video features frequent collaborator Wasiu, who previously worked on Apashe cuts including “Majesty,” “Legend” and “The Landing,” as well as joining the producer on tour. ...
Lukas Nelson & Potr Extend Fall Headline Tour
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 Lukas Nelson and his longtime band, POTR, will continue their fall headline tour through December with newly confirmed shows at Providence’s The Strand, Rochester’s Water Street Music Hall, Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Columbus’ Bluestone, Chicago’s Joe’s Live, Milwaukee’s The Rave and Minneapolis’ First ...
Apashe Collabs With Nigeria's Magugu on New Single 'Revenge of the Orchestra'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023 “Revenge of the Orchestra” is a futuristic mix of industrial synths, pounding rhythms and brooding brass and strings, with Magugu's acerbic flow elevating Apashe's singular production style to heart-stopping heights. The visuals are directed by Adrian Villagomez, who recently collaborated with Apash...
Dirty Honey Announces 'Can't Find The Brakes' North American Tour
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 On this tour, vocalist Marc LaBelle, guitarist John Notto, and bassist Justin Smolian will introduce North America to Dirty Honey’s new drummer, Jaydon Bean, a long-time friend of the band's who came on board this past January, just before the band's first massive ’23 UK/European headline tour launc...
Wheeler Walker Jr. Announces 'Ram' LP & Shares 'Money 'N' B*tches'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2023 Wheeler call his upcoming 10-track album 'pretty intense,' Dave Cobb-produced LP full of ass-kicking anthems with titles including “Born to f**k,” “f**k This Job” and “Fingerblast.” The album is the follow-up to last year’s Sex, Drugs & Country Music....
Apashe to Release 'Antagonist' New Album & 29-Date Tour With Brass Orchestra Across North America For This Fall
by Michael Major - July 05, 2023 Apashe has formally announced details of his Antagonist North American Tour to support his new album Antagonist which will be released this fall. The 29-date tour will take the favored bass music producer to many major markets across the continent launching October 7 in Denver. In each city, Apas...
Aidan Bissett Releases New Single 'Bloom'
by Michael Major - June 02, 2023 Aidan Bissett returns with the new soaring single “Bloom.” Measured, introspective, and rife with new wave nostalgia, the track beautifully hints at this rising star’s massive potential. Alongside the release comes a stunning music video that showcases Bissett's unique charisma and charm. It follows...
P.O.S. (Above & Beyond's Paavo Siljamäki) Collaborates With Spencer Brown And MARIEME on 'It's Me'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023 Above & Beyond's Paavo Siljamäki follows up the release of his debut album P.O.S. Deeper Tales with a new single “It’s Me,” a collaboration with Spencer Browne and Senegalese-American artist Marieme. The culmination of a personal journey, the album sees Paavo reconnect with club culture and rediscov...
Valley Share Third Single Off Their Upcoming Sophomore Album 'Break for You'
by Michael Major - April 24, 2023 JUNO nominated, alternative-pop band Valley - Rob Laska, Michael 'Mickey' Brandolino, Alex Dimauro, and Karah James - share their steadfast new single “Break For You” through Capitol Records/Universal Music Canada. “Break For You” arrives as the third single from the band’s upcoming sophomore album ...
Aidan Bissett Drops New Single 'Out of My League'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023 Aidan Bissett returns with the indelible single “Out Of My League,” his first new music of 2023. With self-effacing humor, he spins an adrenalized, highly relatable tale of unrequited love. Bissett wrote the song with Captain Cuts’ Ryan Rabin and Benjamin Berger, who also produced, and David Charles...
Video: Maisie Peters Unveils 'Lost the Breakup' Music Video
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023 Rising British pop star Maisie Peters has unveiled the official video for her latest single “Lost The Breakup,” streaming now on her official YouTube channel. Recently shot on the vibrant streets of Tokyo while Maisie was on tour, the Mia Barnes-directed visual is a symbolic night-time journey of ge...
Maisie Peters Unveils New Anthem 'Lost the Breakup'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 Maisie created The Good Witch across London, Suffolk, Stockholm, Bergen and LA, alongside Oscar GörresP (Taylor Swift, Troye Sivan), Two Inch Punch (Sam Smith, Jessie Ware), Matias Tellez (girl in red), Brad Ellis (Jorja Smith, Little Mix), Joe Rubel (Ed Sheeran, Tom Grennan) and Elvira Anderfjärd (...
Big Loud Records Inks Label Deal with Charles Wesley Godwin
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023 Influenced by craftsmen like Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Ryan Bingham, Willie Nelson, Chris Knight, and more, his two already released LPs, Seneca and How the Mighty Fall, showcase an artist born at the cross section of blue-collar sensibilities, cinematic country-folk soundscapes, and sharp-min...
Maisie Peters Announces New Anthem 'Lost the Breakup' Out This Friday
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023 Maisie will celebrate the new release with a network television performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this Friday. Maisie has also announced plans for a 27-date North American headline tour visiting major markets coast to coast. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates with Ed Sheeran now...
Valley Announce 'Lost in Translation' Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023 JUNO Award nominated alternative-pop band Valley announces a 27-date North American headlining tour in celebration of their sophomore album Lost In Translation. Valley release the theatrical music video for “Throwback Tears,” complete with choreographed break-ups, a performance and a dance routine. ... |