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Joy Oladokun Confirms Additional Dates for 'The Blackbird Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - October 28, 2024 Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun has confirmed additional dates for her recently announced headline tour, “The Blackbird Tour,” set to kick off in January. View the full schedule. ...
Joy Oladokun Releases Highly Anticipated New Album 'Observations From a Crowded Room'
by Josh Sharpe - October 18, 2024 Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun’s anticipated new studio album, Observations From a Crowded Room, is out now. The 15-track collection—comprised of 12 songs and 3 spoken interludes—finds Oladokun reflecting on her place in the world, both as a person and an artist....
Joy Oladokun Confirms Extensive Headlining 2025 'The Blackbird Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - September 30, 2024 Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun will embark on an extensive headline tour next year, which includes shows at Chicago’s Thalia Hall, New York’s Irving Plaza, West Hollywood’s Troubadour (two nights), Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and more....
Sister Duo SkyeChristy Return With New Single 'Boysober'
by Blair Ingenthron - September 22, 2024 Sister duo SkyeChristy have returned with a new single “Boysober” - out now on Warner Records....
My Morning Jacket Release New Anthem for the Times, 'Aren't We One?'
by Josh Sharpe - September 17, 2024 My Morning Jacket has announced the premiere of “Aren’t We One?” a powerful new anthem available now. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winner Brendan O’Brien, the track was co-written by My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and Bo Koster with Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull....
Joy Oladokun to Release New Album 'Observations From a Crowded Room'
by Josh Sharpe - September 13, 2024 Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer Joy Oladokun will release her anticipated new album, Observations From a Crowded Room, October 18. In advance of the release, two new songs, “NO COUNTRY” and “I’D MISS THE BIRDS,” have debuted. ...
American Football Share Ethel Cain Cover of 'For Sure' from LP1 Covers Album
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024 American Football are sharing Ethel Cain’s arresting rendition of their song “For Sure” as they continue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their seminal debut album American Football (fondly referred to as “LP1”)....
Michigander Releases New Single 'Giving Up;' Tour Begins in October
by Josh Sharpe - August 20, 2024 Michigander – the acclaimed indie rock project led by singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jason Singer – has quickly stirred up a sensation with his brand new single, “Giving Up,” available now....
Riot Fest Details 2024 Single Day Band Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - July 17, 2024 Riot Fest, the iconic annual punk rock and alternative music festival, has detailed its 2024 daily lineup, shuttle service, and more. This year's festival will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, from September 20-22nd, featuring 90+ bands over 3-days, and will feature RiotLand, ...
Video: Watch Finn Wolfhard-Directed Video for 'Set The Stage' From Lunar Vacation's New Album
by Josh Sharpe - June 17, 2024 Decatur, GA-based band Lunar Vacation have revealed their fearless sophomore album will be coming later this year. Ahead of the album, Lunar Vacation habe shared the album’s lead single “Set The Stage” alongside its music video directed by actor and musician Finn Wolfhard. Watch the video now!...
Brother Bird Releases 'Something Better' & Announces 'Another Year' Album
by Michael Major - November 07, 2023 brother bird has released their new single 'something better' and announced their upcoming album due on March 8. Stay tuned for more updates from brother bird. Confessional, with a touch of satire and a drizzle of dissatisfaction, 'something better' was written from deep and desolate despair and thi...
Middle Kids Announce New Album 'Faith Crisis Pt 1'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023 Recorded in Eastbourne in the UK and co-produced by Tim Fitz and Jonathan Gilmore (The 1975, Beabadoobee), Faith Crisis Pt 1 sees Joy and bandmates Fitz and Harry Day masterfully express the sensation of being overwhelmed, swept up and dragged down in songs brimming with yearning, angst, pop brightn...
Video: Joy Oladokun Debuts New Performance Video For 'Changes'
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023 A new performance video for acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun’s song, “Changes,” is debuting. “Changes” is from Oladokun’s new album, Proof of Life, which was released earlier this spring to overwhelming acclaim via Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records....
Joy Oladokun Extends 'Living Proof' Headline Tour
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun will continue her extensive “Living Proof” headline tour through November with newly confirmed shows at Dallas’ Kessler Theater, Austin’s Scoot Inn, Los Angeles’ The Belasco, Seattle’s The Showbox, Portland’s McMenamins Crystal Ballroom and San ...
Middle Kids Release New Single 'Highlands'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 The band take the bare-bones of indie-rock (guitar, bass, drums) and elevate their songs with an astonishing and euphoric vocal performance, scorching production and an incomparable pop-sensibility. The result is a song which grabs the listener from the opening bars and doesn’t let go for a thrillin...
Francis of Delirium Return With Catherine Marks (boygenius, Manchester Orchestra, The Killers) Produced Single 'Real Love'
by Michael Major - July 20, 2023 Following a busy year of touring with the likes of Soccer Mommy, Briston Maroney, Horsegirl, The Districts and hitting Treefort Fest, Shaky Knees, Eurosonic, Iceland Airwaves, as well as opening for The 1975, the young Luxembourgish band is back with a new sound. “Real Love” hints at the songwriting...
Middle Kids Share New Single 'Bootleg Firecracker' & Announce Tour Dates With Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 Middle Kids (Tim Fitz, Hannah Joy, and Harry Day) are about to enter a new chapter in their career with the release of their latest single, 'Bootleg Firecracker.' In 2022, the band made an impulsive decision to travel to Eastbourne, UK in order to spend an intense six weeks with renowned producer Jo...
Michigander Wraps Biggest Cross-Country Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - May 01, 2023 The 21-date outing, supporting Michigander’s recently released fourth EP, It Will Never Be The Same, caused quite the stir this past month as it crossed the country selling out in multiple cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, San Diego, Seattle, Salt Lake City, St. Paul, Washington, DC, Columbus, ...
Joy Oladokun Releases New Song 'Taking Things For Granted'
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun’s new song, “Taking Things For Granted,” is out now. With production by Oladokun, Mike Elizondo, Ian Fitchuk, Dan Wilson and Alysa Vanderhym, Proof of Life captures the human experience with a profound simplicity. Across these thirteen tracks, O...
Joy Oladokun Confirms 'Living Proof' Headline Tour
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 Joy Oladokun will embark on her extensive “Living Proof” headline tour this fall with newly confirmed shows at New York’s Irving Plaza, Denver’s Summit Music Hall, St. Louis’ Delmar Hall, Asheville’s The Orange Peel, Charlotte’s The Underground, Washington DC’s The Howard, Philadelphia’s Union Trans...
Joy Oladokun Shares New Song 'We're All Gonna Die' Featuring Noah Kahan
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023 With production by Oladokun, Mike Elizondo, Ian Fitchuk, Dan Wilson and Alysa Vanderhym, Proof of Life captures the human experience with a profound simplicity. Across these thirteen tracks, Oladokun celebrates the little details and simple pleasures of being alive, while also giving voice to some o...
Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Announce Co-Headline 'The Amplified Echoes Tour'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 The 29-city run kicks off on Tuesday, July 11 in Missoula at Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, with stops across North America in Los Angeles, Nashville, New York and more before wrapping up on Saturday, August 26 in Philadelphia at Skyline Stage at the Mann. Middle Kids will be joining the tour...
Joy Oladokun Releases New Album 'Proof of Life'
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023 With production by Oladokun, Mike Elizondo, Ian Fitchuk, Dan Wilson and Alysa Vanderheym, Proof of Life captures the human experience with a profound simplicity. Across these thirteen tracks, Oladokun celebrates the little details and simple pleasures of being alive, while also giving voice to some ...
INSTANT EMPIRE Announces 'Standing Eight Count'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023 The Denver-based indie rock band Instant Empire is ecstatic to drop the release date of their album, Standing Eight Count. Standing Eight Count will be the band’s fourth LP. To celebrate the news, Instant Empire has shared their new single “Tiny Flashes,”the first single from their just-announced, u...
Joy Oladokun to Join John Mayer's Spring Arena Tour as Direct Support
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun will join John Mayer’s first-ever solo acoustic arena tour this spring serving as direct support at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, Chicago’s United Center, St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center and Denver’s Ball Arena among o... |