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Karina Rykman Reveals More Headlining Tour Dates
by Josh Sharpe - July 24, 2024 Having just completed a slew of headlining shows, acclaimed singer-songwriter-bassist Karina Rykman has announced more US headline dates. New dates include performances in Amagansett, NY, Portsmouth, NH, Amherst, MA, Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, Cambridge, MA, Philadelphia, PA, and Portland, ME. ...
Houston Artist Ghost Party Shares Title Track From Debut LP, 'Ghost Moves'
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2024 'Ghost Moves' is Ghost Party's final single and title track off their upcoming debut album. Somewhere between a lost 70s solo Beatles outtake and early 80s heartland rock balladry, 'Ghost Moves' is slathered with nostalgic VHS soundtrack goodness. It tells the classic tale of love gone awry through ...
Video: Hermanos Gutiérrez Release 60s Peruvian Cumbia Inspired New Single 'Barrio Hustle'
by Josh Sharpe - May 16, 2024 Hermanos Gutiérrez have released “Barrio Hustle,” the latest preview of their forthcoming album, Sonido Cósmico. Presenting the brothers in an old school, late night TV set up, the corresponding music video highlights the brothers’ wandering guitars backdropped by shimmering foil fringe curtains and...
Arooj Aftab to Release New Album and Embark on Tour; New Single Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - April 18, 2024 Arooj Aftab is set to release Night Reign, the follow up to her critically acclaimed album Vulture Prince, on May 31, 2024. Ahead of the release, she shares “Raat Ki Rani,” the album’s debut single and a music video helmed by actress Tessa Thompson (in her directorial debut) and produced by Kishori ...
Khruangbin Share New Song 'PON PÓN'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Explore the latest release from Khruangbin, the new song PON PÓN. This track is a part of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' Get a sneak peek of their fresh sound. “Pon Pón” holds the band's table at the West African discotheque; yet the joy now moves to the corner left of the dancefloor, where the b...
Hermanos Gutiérrez Release New Single 'Low Sun'
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024 Hermanos Gutiérrez release “Low Sun”, the latest preview of their forthcoming record Sonido Cósmico. The track arrives right alongside their run at SXSW this week and ahead of their Big Ears debut next week. In April, they hit the road with Khruangbin and make their highly anticipated appearance in ...
Khruangbin to Host Special Listening Event 'LA VENTANA'
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024 Catch the special listening event for LA VENTANA set by Khruangbin. Experience the unique sounds of their upcoming album 'A LA SALA.' In true Khruangbin spirit, the band is giving fans a chance to attend early listening sessions of A LA SALA inside four James Turrell Skyspaces. Attendees will utiliz...
Khruangbin Share New Single 'May Ninth' & Extend North American Tour
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024 Khruangbin have also expanded their recently announced North American tour, which will see the band play the Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Tennis Stadium, Berkeley's Greek Theatre and more. ...
Homeboy Sandman Unleashes Vibrant New Single 'Real Good'
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024 Homeboy Sandman is back with his first release of 2024, “Real Good,” on Dirty Looks. The vibrant new single initiates the proficient emcee's plan to deliver new music every month for the rest of his life. “Real Good” arrives on Chinese New Year, February 10th, the first of twelve songs that will co...
88Rising's Head in the Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival Returns in May
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024 88rising, the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, and The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter, set the second-annual Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival....
Khruangbin Announce North American Tour Along With Appearances At Coachella, Boston Calling, Bonnaroo & More
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 Khruangbin have announced a major North American tour which will see the band, known for their captivating and immersive live performances, play Coachella, Boston Calling and Bonnaroo music festivals as well as multiple nights at Denver's iconic Red Rocks, New York's Forest Hills Stadium, Berkeley's...
Khruangbin Announce New Album 'A LA SALA'
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024 Musical polymaths Khruangbin return with the announcement of A LA SALA or “To the Room” in Spanish — the band's fourth studio album and first LP in four years out on Dead Oceans in partnership with Night Time Stories Ltd. Also out now is lead single “A Love International” illustrating the reflective...
Genesis Owusu Returns With New Single 'Survivor'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 The song from the multi-ARIA Award winning Ghanaian Australian artist will be included as an additional track to his acclaimed sophomore album, STRUGGLER (OURNESS / AWAL). The surprise release arrives ahead of Owusu's Australian tour this December and his incredible showing at last month's ARIA Awar...
Eric Krasno's Project King Canyon Releases New LP
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023 “Charmer” first appeared on King Canyon’s self-titled debut album’s vinyl release. It is an album rooted in nostalgia and a friendship foraged from the love of music. The trio first came together remotely amidst the quarantine in April 2020, Eric Krasno discovered Otis McDonald's music on Instagram ...
Video: Psych Rockers CACTUS FLOWERS Debut 'Dead Moon Rising Video
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023 Once again, frontwoman/bandleader Jessica A.M. channels the power of a live volcano through her guitar rig, her tone pouring through your speakers like scorching lava. Meanwhile, her mystical lyrics convey a dreamlike, starry-eyed romanticism spiked with a bite of attitude. Watch the new music video...
Homeboy Sandman to Present November Livestream Residency With Ursa Live
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 31, 2023 Homeboy Sandman will present a November livestream residency with Ursa Live and upcoming mixtape 'I Can't Sell These Either' due out on November 17th. ...
Texas Psychedelic Country Band Ghost Party Shares New Single 'Yankee Reaper'
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023 'Yankee Reaper' suggests some sort of cosmic mashup between T.Rex and the White Album sessions. Ghost Party is joined by pedal steel master Will Van Horn, notable for his contributions to Khruangbin and Leon Bridges' latest collaborative EPs. Ghost Party is the nostalgic, retro psych revival project...
GENESIS OWUSU Shares 'Stay Blessed' From New Album 'STRUGGLER'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023 Owusu also shares the album’s third single, “Stay Blessed,” and the Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore-directed video featuring Owusu and his Roaches – fans from across Australia that showed up to the video shoot in Melbourne ready to shave their heads and dawn the album’s iconic red stripe on their heads. ...
Indie-folk Band Buxton to Re-Release Integral Album 'A Family Light'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2023 Buxton came onto the scene in the early 2000s and kind of never left. With a blend of psych-rock and Americana that's all their own, they've released five albums in the last two decades—the latter three on New West Records. One of the band's first albums, A Family Light, is getting its own spotlight...
Psych Indie Rocker Karina Rykman Adds Dates to Headline Tour
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023 Rykman’s biggest headline tour thus far, JOYRIDE Tour 2023 begins September 20 with a sold-out show at Brooklyn, NY’s Baby’s All Right and then travels the US through mid-December. Special guests include Guerilla Toss (September 21-November 4). For complete details and remaining ticket availability....
Harvey Sutherland Shares New Single 'Changes'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023 Melbourne producer Harvey Sutherland releases a brand new single “Changes,” his first new music since the release of his acclaimed long-player Boy last year. “Changes” signals a return to roots for Harvey Sutherland – a glimmering, minimal swinging house track with an intimate dance floor in mind....
Ali Farka Touré Shares 'Cherie' Featuring Oumou Sangaré
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023 Voyageur, the new album from the legendary African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré, is out next month on World Circuit Records. In anticipation of the forthcoming record World Circuit is debuting the new track “Cherie” featuring acclaimed Malian diva and longtime friend of Touré’s Oumou Sangaré...
Eric Krasno's 'King Canyon' Album Out Next Week
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 King Canyon is the supergroup collaboration between Eric Krasno, Otis McDonald, and Mike Chiavaro. The album features notable guests including Derek Trucks and Son Little and has been getting praise from critics and peers including Khruangbin, John Mayer and Adrian Quesada of the Black Pumas. ...
King Canyon Releases New Single with Son Little
by Michael Major - December 05, 2022 King Canyon, the supergroup collaboration consisting of Eric Krasno, Otis McDonald, and Mike Chiavaro are excited to release their newest single “Ice & Fire” with Son Little on December 2. So far King Canyon have a few singles including “Mulholland” featuring Derek Trucks, with Will Blades on organ;...
DJ Sun Shares 'Pan Am Flight 1701' feat. Fat Tony
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022 Fellow Houstonian, Mark Speer (Khruangbin) has cited DJ Sun and his vinyl library as an influence in his quest of music from around the world. November 4, 2022 will see the digital release of Sun’s third studio album Loveletter, a 11-track album with a Lo-Fi nod to One Hundred. Listen to the new sin... |