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Australian Artist Hatchie Announces Dates for First U.S. Tour
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018 Today, rising Australian artist Hatchie has released a video for 'Bad Guy,' the closer from her critically acclaimed debut EP, Sugar & Spice. Upon the EP's release Pitchfork said 'the unadorned honesty of closing track 'Bad Guy' is exhilarating,' while Stereogum called it 'a stunner, full of the kin...
Tanukichan Releases New Track NATURAL + Debut Album SUNDAYS Out July 13
by Macon Prickett - June 27, 2018 Tanukichan released a third track from her forthcoming debut album Sundays today;'Natural' is a two-and-a-half minute ode to summer love that finds Hannah Van Loon singing over fuzzy guitars, 'Kiss you tonight / It's natural delight / Help me feel right.'...
Steady Holidays Announces New Record NOBODY'S WATCHING Out 8/24 on Barsuk Records + Shares Title Track
by Macon Prickett - June 21, 2018 Steady Holiday, the indie-pop project of LA's Dre Babinski, announced her new record Nobody's Watching today -- the album is her first since signing to Barsuk Records and will be released on August 24. Produced by Gus Seyffert (Roger Waters, Beck, Bedouine), Nobody's Watching folds a sense of parano...
Max Frost Kicks Off THE GOLD RUSH TOUR This Week
by Macon Prickett - June 18, 2018 Atlantic recording artist Max Frost has announced plans for a wide-ranging North American headline tour. “The Gold Rush Tour” hits the road beginning October 9th at Santa Cruz, CA's The Catalyst Atrium and then travels through mid-November (see attached itinerary). For complete details and ticket av...
Sun June Debut Album YEARS Now Streaming at Hype Machine
by Macon Prickett - June 13, 2018 Sun June's highly anticipated debut album Years is out this Friday, June 15 on Austin's taste-making indie, Keeled Scales. This week, Hype Machine is streaming the album ahead of release, praising the band's 'warm, spacious songs.' The band just announced a New York City show at Music Hall of Willia...
Billy Strings Announces 22 Date Fall Tour
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018 Fast rising Bluegrass star Billy Strings has just announced a lengthy 2018 FALL TOUR. The 22 date tour includes stops throughout the Midwest, Southwest, West Coast and Pacific Northwest. Keep an eye out for even more dates in the coming weeks....
Tanukichan Premieres New Single PERFECT + Debut Album SUNDAY Out July 13
by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018 Tanukichan, the shoegaze project of Hannah van Loon, shared a new single from her forthcoming debut album Sundays today. Stereogum premiered 'Perfect,' saying, 'A guitar sneers and bustles around van Loon's cooing falsetto, building a sunny, hazy melody. Her vocals are almost drowned out. You can't ...
The Bones of J.R. Jones Share New Video, Plus LP Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - May 11, 2018 Upstate New York-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jonathon Linaberry releases his third studio album as The Bones of J.R. Jones today. An 11-track collection of stomp-along songs that evoke a vivid spectrum of emotion, Ones To Keep Close further solidifies his moody blend of garage-...
New Video from Ruby Boots, Aussie Roots Rock-N-Roller
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018 Aussie Pharaoh Ruby Boots has a glamorously golden new music video for electrifying new song 'Believe in Heaven.' Doo-wop beats, dark choral echoes, and a plucked string section lead into ZZ Top full-bodied rawk riffage. And some serious Queen of the Damned vibes in this video....
Greyhounds Release New Album CHEYENNE VALLEY DRIVE
by Macon Prickett - April 13, 2018 Today the Austin-based trio Greyhounds have released their new album Cheyenne Valley Drive. Sporting ten tracks ranging from swaggering boogie to space-age soul, each song feels both timelessly lived-in and uniquely fresh. The album is currently streaming via Billboard.com who spoke with singer/guit...
James Supercave Reveal New Single SOMETHING TO LOSE and Prepares for Los Angeles, San Francisco Performances
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2018 JAMES SUPERCAVE today (4/12) have partnered with Live Nation's 'Ones To Watch' blog to premiere the band's first single, 'Something To Lose,'since 2016. While retaining the band's signature pysch-pop aesthetics and alternative musical sensibilities, 'Something To Lose' evolves the band's sonic sound...
The 3rd Annual Remix Awards To Be Held at the Historic Fontainebleau Hotel
by Macon Prickett - April 12, 2018 The Remix Awards are produced by 'The Remix Top30 Countdown' (RT30) internationally syndicated radio mixshow and Digital Music Pool (DMP) global digital record pool. Leading pop and dance music artists drop-by this electrifying event, held annually in South Beach during Miami Music Week (MMW)....
Indie Artist Shane Takes His Funeral Procession to the East Coast
by Macon Prickett - April 03, 2018 Indie artist Shane is laying his SAD EP to rest and preparing to unleash a batch of new songs. The East Coast leg of the “Funeral” tour will feature the 22-year-old artist performing songs from SAD and debuting new material. The headline run kicks off May 16 at DC9 in Washington, DC and includes a M...
The Bones of J.R. Jones Shares New Single I SEE YOU With American Songwriter
by Macon Prickett - March 30, 2018 Known for his moody blend of garage-influenced soul, blues, roots, and Americana, The Bones of J.R. Jones is preparing to release his third studio album, Ones To Keep Close, on May 11th. Produced with Rob Niederpruem in Brooklyn, NY, the album is a crisp, eleven-track collection of stomp-along song...
Greyhounds Share New Track CREDO + New Album CHEYENNE VALLEY DRIVE Out 4/13
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018 Austin-based trio Greyhounds have shared their new track 'Credo', from their upcoming album Cheyenne Valley Drive. The track is currently streaming via The Bluegrass Situation. Describing the meaning behind the song, Greyhounds writes: 'We live in a world that is increasingly divided along ideologic...
Hardwell Headlines ULTRA 2018 With Exclusives and Premieres in Abundance
by Macon Prickett - March 26, 2018 As ULTRA continues to dominate the electronic music landscape globally, from Japan toEurope, it's flagship event in downtown Miami continues to reign supreme with one headliner standing head and shoulders above the rest; Hardwell....
The Gatherers Announce THE PAPER EARTH TOUR With Bent Knee
by Macon Prickett - March 14, 2018 Fresh off the release of a brand new single, New Jersey rock band Gatherers is thrilled to announce that they will be sharing the stage this summer with Bent Knee for The Paper Earth Tour. Kicking off on June 2nd in Northampton, the run includes stops in New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Los Angeles,...
Americana Rockers ANIMAL YEARS Announce First U.S. Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - March 07, 2018 Animal Years, the Pop-Rock-Americana band comprised of Mike McFadden (vocals / guitar), Anthony Saladino (bass) and Anthony Spinnato (drums), have announced their first national tour, kicking off April 20th. Last fall, the Brooklyn by way of Baltimore band released the EP, Far From Home, on Entertai...
King Crimson LIVE IN VIENNA 3-Disc Set Now Available For Pre-Order
by Macon Prickett - February 26, 2018 Live In Vienna, December 1st, 2016 is a new 3-disc set by King Crimson. Featuring a rendition of “Fracture,” one of the most acclaimed KC compositions and last performed live in 1974, the three-disc set will be released on April 6th and is available for pre-order now....
Nerd Rapper MC CHRIS Announces North American Tour with Special Guests Bitforce
by Macon Prickett - February 21, 2018 LA -based nerd rapper mc chris, announces his 2018 North American Spring Tour with special guests Bitforce. As a nerd rapper pioneer, being one of the first rappers to rap solely about Nerd Life, mc chris #onlydoescoolshit, so you can expect his tour to be hilarious, and cool....
Selena Gomez and Marshmello's WOLVES Gets Fresh Remix by DJ Danny Avila
by Macon Prickett - February 21, 2018 Danny Avila is kicking off his 2018 with a bootleg that'll fire up both his dedicated fans and fresh listeners alike. The Spanish sensation's latest offering is set to raise some hands and heart-rates as he continues to tear up dancefloors worldwide....
Austin-Based Trio GREYHOUNDS Release New Single NO OTHER WOMAN From Upcoming Album
by Macon Prickett - February 16, 2018 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 barr...
PALEHOUND Announces Dates with Courtney Barnett, A PLACE I'LL ALWAYS GO Album Out Now
by Macon Prickett - February 15, 2018 Prolific powerhouse Ellen Kempner aka Palehound released their critically acclaimed sophomore album, A Place I'll Always Go, last year on Polyvinyl Record Co. The album graced many year-end lists including Rob Sheffield'sRolling Stone Top 20 Albums, Digital Trends 50 Best Albums and The Wild Honey P...
VIDEO: PALEHOUND Unleashes New CARNATIONS Video
by Macon Prickett - February 08, 2018 Prolific powerhouse Ellen Kempner aka Palehound released their critically acclaimed sophomore album, A Place I'll Always Go, last year on Polyvinyl Record Co. The album graced many year-end lists including Rob Sheffield's Rolling Stone Top 20 Albums, Digital Trends 50 Best Albums and The Wild Honey ...
GIRLSCHOOL's Third Annual Women-Identified-Fronted Music Festival To Take Place At The Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles
by Macon Prickett - February 01, 2018 GIRLSCHOOL's third annual 100% women-identified-fronted three-day music and ideas festival will take place at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles from February 2 – 4, 2017. The lineup includes Shirley Manson + The Girlschool Choir, Jay Som, Kristin Kontrol + The Kids (with special guests including Be... |