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Video: Nisa Unveils 'Dreamspeak' Video Ahead of US Tour
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024 Nisa has announced her debut album Shapeshifting with lead singles “Smokescreen” “Vertigo” + Currents.' New single “Dreamspeak” is a powerful statement of taking back one's power and voice while in a twilight state. The irresistibly catchy piano-lead, synth-soaked indie pop track is released now alo... 
Simon King's Comedy AS GOOD OR BETTER THAN To Be Released May 2
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2023 Comic veteran Simon King's latest comedy special As Good As Or Better Than directed by Rory Scovel will be released on May 2, 2023. Said King 'I called the special this because I was starting to wonder if my best days were behind me. Turns out I'm as good as or better than I ever was.'... 
John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Winner Kelli Welli Unveils 'Robots Don't Tell Jokes'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 16, 2022 Robots Don’t Tell Jokes, the third album for families from 2021 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize winner Kelli Welli, is out today, released by 8 Pound Gorilla Records. Click HERE to stream or purchase Robots Don’t Tell Jokes.... 
Erica Rabner Releases Album and Announces Performance at Head Start Event
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2021 Today, Erica Rabner and 8 Pound Gorilla Records released We Got This, an album to help kids navigate the challenges during the continuing pandemic while looking forward toward a brighter future.... 
'We Got This' Anthem For Kids By Erica Rabner Released Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2021 Today, Erica Rabner has released 'WE GOT THIS', the title song from an upcoming album of pandemic era anthems and 'Real Talk' from real kids, available on April 23, 2021.... 
Formidable Vegetable Releases 'Get A Goat' Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 19, 2021 Formidable Vegetable has arrived on fertile ground, ready to turnip the beets for all the green shoots wanting to make a difference in the world. 'Get a Goat' is the first song from the Australian band's upcoming EP Garbage Guts, available on April 16th from 8 Pound Gorilla Records.... 
Children's Label 8 Pound Gorilla Records Launches With Diverse Roster
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2021 A new music label aims to break the mold in marketing music to children and families. Headed up by a team of seasoned executives, with A&R curation by Kenny Curtis (of SiriusXM Kids Place Live fame), 8 Pound Gorilla Records has announced its first roster of acclaimed and award-winning artists offeri... 
Children's Music Label 8 Pound Gorilla Records Launches With Exciting Roster
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 09, 2021 A new music label aims to break the mold in marketing music to children and families. Headed up by a team of seasoned executives, with A&R curation by Kenny Curtis (of SiriusXM Kids Place Live fame), 8 Pound Gorilla Records announces its first roster of acclaimed and award-winning artists offering s... 
Genevieve Goings Releases 'Great Indoors' Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 05, 2021 Genevieve Goings, a GRAMMY-nominated and internationally renowned children’s recording artist, announces the release of GREAT INDOORS today.... 
Genevieve Goings Releases 'Great Indoors' on February 5th
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2021 Genevieve Goings, a GRAMMY-nominated and internationally renowned children’s recording artist, announces the release of GREAT INDOORS on February 5th, 2021. This timely collection of original songs is the latest release from the new Nashville-based children’s label 8 Pound Gorilla Records. ... 
Genevieve Goings Set to Release GREAT INDOORS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 15, 2021 Genevieve Goings, a GRAMMY-nominated and internationally renowned children's recording artist, announces the release of GREAT INDOORS on February 5th, 2021. This timely collection of original songs is the latest release from the new Nashville-based children's label 8 Pound Gorilla Records....
Diane Warren Donates Song To Dian Fossey Foundation & Matches Contributions For Giving Tuesday Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 01, 2020 The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund is collaborating with multi award-winning songwriter and animal rights activist Diane Warren for its Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. ... 
Comedian Greg Warren Will Release Album 'Where The Field Corn Grows'
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2020 Greg Warren's newest comedy special and album are coming out in June and July from 800 Pound Gorilla Records and I'm sending you links to see and hear Where the Field Corn Grows ahead of time. Where the Field Corn Grows sees Greg continuing to discuss polarizing topics such as field corn vs. sweet c... 
Gorilla Unveils Spring Series of Events with Gilles Peterson, Todd Terje & More
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 11, 2020 This April, Gorilla Manchester comes under new ownership, makes some big improvements to light and sound, and unveils special parties with Gilles Peterson, Todd Terje, Joey Negro and Cristoph.... 
Greg Dulli's Debut Solo Album RANDOM DESIRE is Out Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 21, 2020 For the last 30 years, Greg Dulli, frontman of The Afghan Whigs and The Twilight Singers, has been the poet laureate of the bizarre whims and cruel tangents of desire. A foremost authority on the sell-your-soul rewards of carnal lust, the high voltage epiphanies of chemical enhancement, and the sero... 
Camden Cox Returns with Lyric Video for 'Healing'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 12, 2020 After one of Camden's busiest years to date, yet another musical gem has arrived in the form of Cox's brand new single 'Healing'. Camden's haunting vocals and distinctive writing, sit on top of a deep house production that draws you in and demands your attention. The track now comes with an eye-catc... 
Circa Waves Unveil Video For 'Sad Happy'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2020 Circa Waves today unveil the video for 'Sad Happy', the eponymous first single from the Sad side of their forthcoming album Sad Happy (release on March 13, 2020). A banging, soulful track that drives along strummed chords and keyboard riffs, it's another example of Kieran Shudall's ever developing ... 
Photographer Robert Lundberg Launches New Podcast, Episode One Out Now!
by Abigail Charpentier - February 10, 2020 Today photographer Robert Lundberg launches his new series, Uncontaminated Sound: The Interviews, via Pure Grain Audio. For the first episode, featuring notable and buzzworthy comedian Mike Cannon, Lundberg speaks with Cannon about his process and path which sets the tone for the series. Filmed in N... 
HARRISON WHITFORD To Join NOAH GUNDERSEN for January UK Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 07, 2020 Jetting over from the US for a string of appearances in early 2020, Harrison will be joining his fellow American alt-folk troubadour on a tour that will kick-off on 16th January at the London Union Chapel, with subsequent shows in Manchester, and Bristol. Harrison will also precede the tour with a p... 
Magdalena Bay Releases New Song 'Oh Hell'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2019 Magdalena Bay has released her new song “Oh Hell” today. It's next up in a string of singles that have been getting some great early recognition, including two back-to-back #1 Hype Machine singles 'Killshot' and 'Good Intentions'. ... 
Doug Smith's Debut Comedy Album 'Barely Regal' to Be Released Dec. 3
by Abigail Charpentier - November 14, 2019 New York comedian Doug Smith's debut comedy album Barely Regal will be dropping December 3rd on all digital and streaming platforms from 800 Pound Gorilla Records. Barely Regal is a cutting, satisfying collection of Doug's musings about his direct relation to Ulysses S. Grant, raising a son, maintai... 
Julia Jacklin Shares Music Video for 'Don't Know How To Keep Loving You'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 16, 2019 Julia Jacklin is having one hell of a year. After releasing her sophomore album Crushing to rave reviews world wide, the Australian singer-songwriter hasn't slowed down. Jacklin just wrapped her third US tour for 2019, including a spellbinding set at Austin City Limits. She'll return to North Americ... 
Derez De'Shon Teams Up With Sneaky for 'Sun Don't Shine' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2019 Breakthrough Florida act, Sneaky, teamed up with ATL heavy-hitter, Derez De'Shon, for his latest visual, Sun Don't Shine. The video, directed by So Gorilla Films, is a remake of legendary movie 'Boyz in the Hood'. The single, Sun Don't Shine, is off Sneaky's latest project, Trust the Process, featur... 
Gorilla Unveils Huge Autumn and Winter Season Schedule With Crazy P and More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019 Again confirming itself to be the best mid-size club in Manchester, Gorilla has unveiled its bold and brilliant plans for the autumn/winter season with world class names like Goldie, East End Dubs, Late Nite Tuff Guy, DMX Krew, Luke Vibert, Floorplan, Crazy P and Marshall Jefferson all lining up bet... |
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