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Mexico's Marimba Misfits Son Rompe Pera Release Single 'Chucha'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 The track is in stark contrast to what listeners hear on their first LP Batuco (2020), a now-cult-classic marked by traditional folk and cumbia songs that they recorded, nearly by accident, on a 4-track at Perros Con Tiña Studios in Santiago, Chile. “Chucha'', and the album that contains it, reflect...
Jeff Larson Unveils 'Reason To Believe' Lead Single From Tim Hardin Tribute EP
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 It’s the newly released lead single from IT'LL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN, his six-song tribute EP to the late iconic singer and songwriter Tim Hardin. The EP, featuring all Hardin originals, was produced by Gerry Beckley of America as the first release on new Nashville-based label Melody Place. Watch the n...
Miss Grit Shares New Track 'Nothing's Wrong'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2023 At times gentle and sparse, at others volatile and explosive, Follow the Cyborg occupies a sonic world of electronic experimentation and stirring electric guitars. It was recorded mostly in solitude in Sohn’s home studio, with the exception of a few guest collaborators joining: Stella Mozgawa of War...
Bailey James, Finalist Of The John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Releases 'Better Angels'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 21, 2022 Nashville's rising songwriter, Bailey James, has recently been announced as a finalist for the John Lennon Songwriting contest for her new single 'Better Angels' which was released on October 21st, 2022. ...
Strut Records to Release Balka Sound in November
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022 Hailing from Congo-Brazzaville and led by revered vocalist and ngonfi player, Nkibi “Lusialala” Albert, Balka Sound created their own unique musical world, re-imagining traditional Congolese Balka rhythms with electric guitars, electric bass and drums, alongside the traditional 5-string ngonfi....
James and the Shame (Rhett McLaughlin) Shares Solo Country Debut 'Human Overboard'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 HUMAN OVERBOARD was recorded with Derek Furhmann (Andrew McMahon, Grace VanderWaal). In addition to recording all lead vocals, he also provides acoustic guitar while enlisting Gunnar Olsen (Bruce Springsteen, Gavin Degraw, Liam Gallagher) on drums, Alex Strahle on acoustic, electric guitars & pedal ...
Sun King Rising to Release Second Album 'Signs & Wonders'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022 Sun King Rising is the professional moniker of singer/songwriter/piano player John Blangero who hails from Port Isabel, Texas. PeacockSunrise Records is the Americana/Rock label spinoff of Nick Katona’s successful Progressive Rock label, Melodic Revolution. As with his debut album, Delta Tales, Pitt...
Dropkick Murphys Release 'Ten Times More' Single
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022 TMSKF is unlike anything Dropkick Murphys have done to date: A full album of songs that bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life. Not a tribute album or a collection of covers, This Machine Still Kills Fascists is a collaboration between Dropkick Murphys and Woody Guthrie – artists separated by time and ...
Watch: The Belle Curves Pay Homage To Their Hometown With 'Rosé Drive-Thru' Music Video
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 27, 2022 The Belle Curves released the visual for 'Rosé Drive-Thru' - the latest single from their newly released studio album, Watershed. 'Rosé Drive-Thru' in its lyricism highlights the highs and lows of a successful singer-songwriter, with easy harmonies and a melancholy feel - noting that the grass is al...
Boyfriend & Pussy Riot Release New Single 'Dance With the Devil'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022 Boyfriend continues to build anticipation for her forthcoming album with a new single featuring Pussy Riot. “Dance With the Devil” is a debaucherous offering that fuses rock, dance and hyperpop into a lustful anthem. This pairing of Boyfriend and Pussy Riot stands at the forefront of counterculture ...
Wydlerness Share New Single 'Chet Chat'
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022 Arriving as a third and final glimpse into their upcoming sophomore album, Wylderness have unleashed a new cut: “Chet Chat”. Boasting their knack for creating sprawling soundscapes and deeply textured instrumentals, Wylderness’ latest offering arrives as the band gear up to release their long-awaite...
Hard Rockers, Fate Will Come, Self-Titled Album Soars On Radio Charts With New Single
by A.A. Cristi - June 28, 2022 Maybe it's faith...or maybe it's their impressive hard work ethic and undeniable talent. Either way, the hard rock band Fate Will Come have released an eponymous album that is gaining worldwide airplay traction as several of the album's hard-rocking, powerful and passionate songs climb the charts. ...
Dropkick Murphys Live to Perform at Kings Theatre on October 24
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022 Legendary punks, Dropkick Murphys, will perform live at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn on October 24 for the New York City date of their This Machine...Theatre Tour. The band will be performing their upcoming album ‘This Machine Kills Fascists’ in full with this run being their first ever intimate and si...
Swami John Reis (Hot Snakes/Drive Like Jehu/PLOSIVS) Announces Full Band Tour For August
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022 The Swami John Reis Band will be making their first-ever appearances on select California dates this August. Touring in support of Ride The Wild Night, Reis’ recently released debut album on Swami Records, the run will begin on Friday, August 5 in Sacramento, CA and culminate in an appearance at The...
Hayden Arp Announces New Album 'With Eliza'
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022 Hayden Arp is sharing 'Passenger,' the first single to be lifted from his debut LP With Eliza. The track and lyric video debuted today at Dusty Organ along with an exclusive interview with Hayden. The song, which will be on all streaming platforms this Friday, is a rumination on memory, intimacy, an...
Andrés Alcover Releases 'Where Did We Go Wrong?'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2022 A delicate web of vintage-tinged rhythms, textured guitars and cushiony harmonies, “Where Did We Go Wrong?” stirs to life with gentle acoustic guitar plucks before blossoming into a more complex arrangement of mellow instrumentation that glimmers like a long-lost relic found in an abandoned ‘70s LA ...
Eden Hunter Releases New Single 'Twenty.'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022 Further defining the single with visuals, the music video was filmed in Manchester and choreographed by Six the Musical’s Freya Sands, the “Twenty.” music video sees Hunter play with natural surroundings as the perfect reflection of the track’s melancholic themes. Navigating vast, open spaces to vis...
Indie Roots Rock Duo Katy Guillen & the Drive Release Single 'Set In Stone'
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022 Indie roots/rock duo Katy Guillen & The Drive release the single “Set In Stone” today. Produced by Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, Heartless Bastards, Ray LaMontagne) at Invisible Creature Studio in Los Angeles, “Set In Stone” is brimming with vibrant textures, fuzzy electric guitars, and warm v...
Todrick Hall Releases Prince-Inspired Power Ballad 'Breath'
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022 Inspired by Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’, the skyscraper ballad delivers Todrick’s most spine-tingling and emotional vocal performance yet, over large rock drums and duelling electric guitars. Co-written by Todrick with producer Jeeve (who has worked with Giorgio Moroder and Nicole Scherzinger), ‘Breath’ ...
Alexx Bean Releases Acoustic Version of 'H0P3 I DI3 YNG'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022 The acoustic tracks pulls glimpses of hope and heart-on-your-sleeve naivety out of the originally angsty single. Inspired by acts like Box Car Racer, “H0P3 I DI3 YNG” (Acoustic) closely resembles Bean’s original demo for the track, which has also been shared today. Watch the new music video now!...
Pop-Punk's Alexx Bean Releases 'Hop3 I DI3 YNG'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 16, 2022 Upcoming pop-punk artist Alexx Bean has released his brand new single and video for “H0P3 I DI3 YNG.” Produced by Midi Jones – who recently worked with TikToker Xowie Jones and emo-rapper Jutes (Capital Records) – juxtaposes dreams for the future with reality, lashing out with an angsty yelp engulfe...
Pop Artist Lilyisthatyou Unveils New Single, 'All About Me'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 01, 2022 Today, rising pop star Lilyisthatyou unleashes another brazen party anthem, called “ALL ABOUT ME.” Destined to turn heads and invade eardrums, it’s an irreverent call-to-arms for fun-seekers everywhere with a highly relevant message about self-love. Listen HERE via Warner Records....
Andrew Leahey & The Homestead Announce 'American Static Volume 2'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022 Andrew Leahey & The Homestead proudly announce the release of Americana Static Volume 2 via Mule Kick Records. Leave it to Andrew Leahey — frontman of Andrew Leahey & the Homestead, lead guitarist for Elizabeth Cook, longtime singer/songwriter, and award-winning music journalist — to become a corner...
Alexx Bean Shares Acoustic Version of Single 'Misery'
by Michael Major - March 18, 2022 Upcoming DIY artist Alexx Bean has shared the acoustic version of his latest single “Misery.” The remix of the single features a stripped back video that was recorded at Astro Studios on Atlanta’s Studio Row. Watch Bean perform the track in a new music video now!...
Walter Martin Shares Uneasy New Single 'Easter'
by Michael Major - February 11, 2022 In addition to Mosseri, The Bear features guitarist Harrison Whitford (Phoebe Bridgers, Matt Berninger), drummer Josh Adams (Beck), Eric D. Johnson (Bonny Light Horseman), Josh Kaufman (Bonny Light Horseman, Hiss Golden Messenger, The National), and keyboardist/producer Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Cr... |