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Jakob Nowell Shares Debut Jakobs Castle Album 'Enter: The Castle'
by Josh Sharpe - April 12, 2024 Crafting songs that reflect the soundtrack of his lifetime, Jakob Nowell has unveiled ‘ENTER: THE CASTLE’ – the debut record from his eclectic solo project, Jakobs Castle. Jakobs Castle represents an unfiltered version of Nowell’s own sonic identity. The album is Jakob’s modern expression of SoCal-b...
Jakob Nowell Shares Playful Jakobs Castle Single 'Supervillain'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2024 Explore the new playful single 'Supervillain' from Jakob Nowell's debut album, ENTER: THE CASTLE. Co-written by Nowell and Tim Armstrong (Rancid, Op Ivy), “Supervillain” features a playful pop twist on a rocksteady, laid-back groove. Sonically, the new track references Nowell's appreciation for mixi...
Jakob Nowell Drops Unapologetic Jakobs Castle Banger '2 Hours Ago'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024 Created with producer and co-collaborator Jon Joseph (Børns, Caroline Rose), Nowell describes each song on ENTER: THE CASTLE like an experiment. He's not chasing trends or trying to make music that fits into a mold. Jakobs Castle songs are a weird amalgamation of Nowell's favorite, often contrary, t...
Jakobs Castle (Jakob Nowell) Announces Debut Album 'Enter: The Castle' & Shares Lead Single 'Catch Me'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 Hailing from Long Beach, CA, Jakob Nowell announces ‘Enter: The Castle' - the debut record from his eclectic passion project Jakobs Castle. Born into music royalty as the son of late legendary Sublime frontman Bradley Nowell, there is no denying that his father's legacy had a hand in shaping the you...
Brian Dunne & Caitlin Rose Deliver Vulnerable Version Of 'The Kids Are All Grown' From His New Album
by Michael Major - September 07, 2023 Brian Dunne releases “The Kids Are All Grown” featuring Caitlin Rose. Recorded at Nashville’s Blackbird Studio, Dunne delivers a stripped-down version of the track from his celebrated new album Loser On The Ropes (Kill Rock Stars). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...
Riot Fest Announces Single Day Lineups for 2023
by Michael Major - June 19, 2023 Riot Fest announces the single-day lineups for 2023, featuring headliners Foo Fighters, The Cure, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Queens of the Stone Age. This stellar array of top-billed talent will be rounded out by Turnstile, The Mars Volta, Mr. Bungle, Tegan and Sara, 100 Gecs, The ...
Brian Dunne Drops New Album 'Loser On The Ropes'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2023 Brian Dunne releases his anticipated new album Loser On The Ropes, marking his label debut via Kill Rock Stars. Dunne will celebrate with a special New York album release show tonight at Mercury Lounge, before embarking on a spring tour with stops in Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville and more. ...
Video: Brian Dunne Makes National Television Debut On CBS Saturday Morning
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023 Accompanied by Cat Popper (bass), Zoe Brecher (drums), Michael Hesslein (keys) and Ben Talmi (electric guitar), he performed three singles from the record, including “Sometime After This,” “It’s A Miracle” and “Bad Luck.” Watch videos of the performances now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates now!...
Brian Dunne Releases New Single 'Stand Clear Of The Closing Doors'
by Michael Major - March 23, 2023 Working with producer Drew Vandenberg (Faye Webster, Of Montreal) in Athens, he fleshed the tracks out with analog synthesizers and reverb-drenched guitars, taking cues from Jonathan Richman, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, and Tunnel of Love-era Springsteen to cast a warm, cinematic haze over the who...
Ron Gallo Debuts 'BIG TRUCK ENERGY'
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023 Lead by delicate strings and a post-punk attitude, this never rings more true than on latest single “BIG TRUCK ENERGY” released. Perhaps Gallo’s most direct and potentially uncomfortable song, it speaks to a variety of political, social and environmental issues we've all become pretty familiar with ...
Brian Dunne to Drop 'Loser On The Ropes' Album
by Michael Major - January 26, 2023 Recorded in Athens, GA, with producer Drew Vandenberg (Faye Webster, Of Montreal), Loser On The Ropes explores defeat and denial, fortune and faith, shame and redemption, all set against the backdrop of a world run by blowhards and bullshitters who manage to perpetually skate by without cost or cons...
Ron Gallo Unveils 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' Single
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022 Ron Gallo has released 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' the latest single off his blistering, brand new studio album, FOREGROUND MUSIC. With the new song, Gallo reflects on a solo west coast trip. After roaming around Los Angeles by himself, he found that LA can be the loneliest place on the planet if you a...
Ron Gallo Announces New Album 'FOREGROUND MUSIC'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 Over the course of 11 songs, Gallo displays what Ann Powers once called “literate electricity.” It moves from fuzz to lounge jazz to freaky pop to post-punk and back again to rollicking, truly FUN rock music, all the while taking aim at any and everything....
Courtney Barnett to Release Here And There Festival Compilation For Reproductive Rights
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 Joining Barnett will be Alvvays, Arooj Aftab, Bartees Strange, Bedouine, Caroline Rose, Chicano Batman, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Fred Armisen, Hana Vu, Indigo De Souza, Japanese Breakfast, Julia Jacklin, Leith Ross, Men I Trust, Sleater-Kinney, Snail Mail, The Beths, They Hate Change, Waxahatchee, ...
Courtney Barnett Announces 'Here And There' Touring Festival
by Michael Major - March 24, 2022 Joining Barnett at various points on the line-up will be Alvvays, Arooj Aftab, Bartees Strange, Bedouine, Caroline Rose, Chicano Batman, Ethel Cain, Faye Webster, Fred Armisen, Hana Vu, Indigo De Souza, Japanese Breakfast, Julia Jacklin, Leith Ross, Lido Pimienta, Lucy Dacus, Men I Trust, Quinn Chri...
Deau Eyes Announces Sophomore Album 'Legacies' & Shares 'Moscow in the Spring'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2022 Deau Eyes (aka Richmond, VA artist Ali Thibodeau) has announced her anticipated sophomore album Legacies: an exploration of what it means to “leave things behind that have integrity and meaning” recorded between Thibodeau’s closet and the respective studios of co-producers Scott Lane and DJ Harrison...
Updates Announced for Drive-in Concert Series LOVE & LIGHTSTREAM
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2020 Love & Lightstream (L&LS), a drive-in concert experience, announces event updates and the very latest artist lineup for their upcoming shows in their innovative and socially-distanced live music series taking place for three more consecutive weekends from now through Sunday, Nov. 15. ...
VIDEO: Watch Caroline Rose Perform 'Feel the Way I Want' on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Leiber - February 25, 2020 Musical guest Caroline Rose performs 'Feel the Way I Want' for Late Night with Seth Meyers....
Jack Johnson, Cage The Elephant and The 1975 to Headline Forecastle 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020 Embarking on its 18th year at sea, the Forecastle Festival will return this July 17-19, 2020, featuring iconic acoustic rocker Jack Johnson; 2020 Grammy-winning Kentucky natives Cage The Elephant; and pop rock sensation The 1975....
Brian Dunne Announces New Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2020 Brian Dunne has announced the April 10 release of his independent new album Selling Things, which was produced by Andrew Sarlo (Big Thief, Nick Hakim, Caroline Rose, etc). Representing a period of personal and artistic growth for the Brooklyn singer/songwriter, Selling Things offers a bolder, more d...
Riot Fest Announces 2019 Late Night After Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 08, 2019 In celebration of its 15th birthday, Riot Fest has already announced an incredible festival lineup with limited $49.98 single-day tickets, featuring the likes of Blink-182, Slayer's final Chicago performance, and the rare opportunity to see the recently reunited Bikini Kill. Today they up the ante w...
Riot Fest Announces 2019 Daily Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 24, 2019 Riot Fest has unveiled its daily lineup for the 2019 festival, with a very special deal: single-day tickets will be priced at $49.98 for a very limited time. 1-day and 2-day tickets are on sale now....
Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Out Toda
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019 Liz Cooper & The Stampede's new EP, Live In Chicago, is out today on the band's own label, Sleepyhead Records, via Thirty Tigers....
Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Premieres At Glide Magazine
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2019 Liz Cooper & The Stampede's new EP, Live In Chicago, is premiering today at Glide Magazine. ...
Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extends Summer Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019 Liz Cooper & The Stampede continue on their extensive headline tour through 2019 including stops at Denver's Larimer Lounge, Kansas City's The Record Bar, Spokane's The Bartlettand more. The band will also join Shakey Graves & Dr. Dog as well as Tyler Childers for select dates this fall and winter. ... |