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Dawes Release Centerpiece Song of New Album 'Oh, Brother'
by Josh Sharpe - September 18, 2024 Acclaimed California rock band Dawes have shared their epic new single, “Surprise!,” available everywhere now. This marks the latest single from Dawes’ upcoming ninth studio album, Oh Brother, arriving on Friday, October 11....
Dawes to Release New Album; Share First Song
by Josh Sharpe - July 17, 2024 Acclaimed California rock band Dawes have shared their new single, “House Parties.” Co-produced by brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith alongside longtime friend Mike Viola, “House Parties” marks the first single from Dawes’ upcoming ninth studio album, Oh Brother, arriving everywhere on Friday, Oc...
Trapper Schoepp Releases 'Secrets of the Breeze' From New Album 'Siren Songs'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023 Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Trapper Schoepp released his new single “Secrets of the Breeze,” taken from his forthcoming studio album Siren Songs. Written following a paddle boarding accident on Lake Michigan, Schoepp sings about his respect for Mother Nature and wildlife over charming Irish fo...
Trapper Schoepp Releases 'Devil's Kettle' From New Album 'Siren Songs'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2023 Produced by John Jackson (The Jayhawks, Ray Davies) and Patrick Sansone (Wilco), these recording sessions took place at Cash's historic Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, TN where they recorded with instruments found on the storied grounds – ranging from June Carter Cash’s Steinway piano to an old railro...
SPRING AWAKENING Star Lauren Pritchard Debuts New Album 'lauren|LOLO'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022 The Spring Awakening alum is is joined by songwriters Eg White (Adele, Dua Lipa, John Legend), Jacob Sinclair (Taylor Swift, Pink, Panic! At the Disco), Mike Viola (Ryan Adams, Shania Twain, Mandy Moore), Derek Fuhrmann (Kygo, Iggy Azalea), Justin Parker (Rihanna, Keith Urban, Sia) and Søren Hansen ...
Panic! At the Disco Releases 'Middle of a Breakup'
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 Watch a new music video from multi-platinum band, Panic! At The Disco as they release their new single “Middle of a Breakup” The song was produced and written by Brendon Urie alongside Jake Sinclair & Mike Viola. The video, directed by Brendan Walter (“Viva Las Vengeance,” “High Hopes”) is out now. ...
VIDEO: Ondara Debuts Latest Single 'A Nocturnal Heresy' With Video
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022 Watch “A Nocturnal Heresy,” which follows the release of “An Alien In Minneapolis,” the first track to be released from Spanish Villager No 3. The namesake behind the new album is The Spanish Villager: a mysterious man with a potent message who has proven to be a versatile guy: he’s the subject of a...
Ondara Announces New Album 'Spanish Villager No: 3'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 The album is produced by Ondara and Mike Viola (Jenny Lewis, Dan Wilson) with contributions from Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes, Sebastian Steinberg, Tim Kuhl and Jeremy Stacey. The new collection of songs features a much more full, electric sound. Today, Ondara is unveiling the fir...
Dawes Share New Single 'Comes in Waves'
by Michael Major - May 27, 2022 Acclaimed Los Angeles-based rockers Dawes have shared “Comes In Waves,” available now via Rounder Records at all DSPs and streaming services. An official performance video – directed by Caitlin Gerard at Hollywood, CA’s historic EastWest Studios – premieres today as well via YouTube. Plus, check out...
VIDEO: Mandy Moore Shares Star-Studded Music Video 'In Real Life'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2022 The new music video features co-stars from the beloved NBC drama This Is Us including Chrissy Metz, Susan Kelechi Watson, Sterling K. Brown, Chris Sullivan, Justin Hartley, and Jon Huertas, as well as friends Hilary Duff, Wilmer Valderrama, Tess Holiday, Skylar Astin, Ashley Streicher of longtime ha...
Andrew Bird Returns With New Single 'Atomized'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2022 Fifth wave emo rock band Tiny Stills is excited to share their brand new single and music video, “Bleeding Out.” Produced by Mike Pepe (Taking Back Sunday, As It Is, Sydney Sprague), this anthemic and hooky emo pop/punk track is about reclaiming power after a toxic relationship....
BWW Interview: Mike Viola Talks New Album, Adam Schlesinger, and a DEWEY COX Musical
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020 The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Mike Viola will release his latest studio album, 'Godmuffin,' on December 11th. ...
Passing of Close Friend, Adam Schlesinger, Moves Mike Viola to Create New Album GODMUFFIN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 11, 2020 The passing of close friend, Adam Schlesinger, moved fellow master songwriter, Mike Viola, to craft one of 2020’s most searing, soaring albums. “Godmuffin,” out today, captures raw artistic impulse with precision, grace. See the monster movie-themed video “Ordinary Girl” out now....
VIDEO: Watch the Official Video for Mike Viola's 'Drug Rug'
by Sarah Leiber - October 12, 2020 a?oeLegend has it that vampires cana??t expose themselves to sunlight, but Mike Viola begs to differ,a?? explains Rolling Stone in its coverage of Violaa??s horror short for his latest single....
Mike Viola Releases 'Creeper,' a Tribute to Friend Adam Schlesinger
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 15, 2020 Mike Viola is a Grammy®-nominated producer, musician, songwriter and singer best known for his work with Panic! At The Disco, Mandy Moore, Jenny Lewis, Ondara, Matt Nathanson and Fall Out Boy....
Inara George Releases “Road Angel Project: Vol. 2”
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020 Following up her “Sex In Cars” duet with Foo Fighters frontman, Dave Grohl, The Bird and The Bee vocalist, Inara George has released “Road Angel Project: Volume 2” today, the second in her “Road Angel Project” series which will see all proceeds donated via a partnership with Sweet Relief Musicians F...
Inara George Launches “Road Angel Project” Benefit With Duet With Dave Grohl
by A.A. Cristi - August 07, 2020 The Bird and The Bee vocalist Inara George has teamed with Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters for a new single “Sex In Cars: Road Angel Project,” a duet version of the track “Sex In Cars” from George's latest release “The Youth of Angst”. The song is available now on all streaming platforms and can also be ...
Watkins Family Hour to Release New Album BROTHER SISTER on April 10
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2020 Watkins Family Hour—the acclaimed musical collective featuring Grammy Award-winning siblings Sara and Sean Watkins—will release their highly anticipated new album, brother sister, April 10 via Family Hour Records/Thirty Tigers (pre-order here). In advance of the release, their new song, “Just Anothe...
Mandy Moore to Release First New Album in 10 Years on March 6
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2020 On March 6th, Mandy Moore will release her seventh studio album, Silver Landings, via Verve Forecast. Her first new album in 10 years, 'Silver Landings' is a reference to a lyric on the album's titular last song: 'Reaching for golden ribbons up in the air/But I'm looking for silver landings.' The ti...
J.S. Ondara Confirms 2020 Tour Dates With The Lumineers
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 12, 2019 J.S. Ondara has confirmed new tour dates supporting The Lumineers next year. The shows kick off in Asheville, NC on January 31, 2020 and will run throughout March. The dates follow a massive year of touring for Ondara, including sold out European performances, a completely sold out headlining U.S. t...
VIDEO: Mandy Moore Returns With New Single 'When I Wasn't Watching'
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2019 Singer-songwriter Mandy Moore has shared a soul-stirring new single titled 'When I Wasn't Watching.' A classic piece of California pop centered on her captivating vocals, the song is set to appear on Moore's forthcoming full-length effort - her first album in over a decade, due out via Verve Forecas...
J.S. Ondara Performs on CBS THIS MORNING: SATURDAY
by Abigail Charpentier - September 09, 2019 Breakout singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara made his national television debut playing songs off his lauded debut album, Tales of America, on “CBS This Morning: Saturday.” Watch Ondara's performances of “Saying Goodbye,” “Torch Song” and “Lebanon” accompanied by Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith from Dawes....
MUSIC MOVIES & ME: THAT THING YOU DO! and the Joy of Making Music
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 27, 2019 This article is the first in a new series by Sarah Jae Leiber exploring a?oemusic moviesa?? and all the beauty and frustration that comes with them!...
Andrew Bird Confirms Role in FX's FARGO
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 18, 2019 Internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Andrew Bird is confirming today his new role as "Thurman Smutney" in FX's critically-acclaimed, Emmy® Award-winning limited series Fargo. The character, written specifically for Bird, will appear in the show's highly anticipated fourth i...
J.S. Ondara Nominated For Best Emerging Act At 2019 Americana Music Awards
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2019 Breakout singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara has been nominated for “Best Emerging Act” at the2019 Americana Music Awards. Ondara's debut LP Tales of America was released in February via Verve Forecast to widespread critical acclaim. Most recently, Ondara was featured on PBS' “NewsHour” and also made appe... |