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Empty Country (Cymbals Eat Guitars) Release New LP
by Blair Ingenthron - November 04, 2023 Empty Country — the project of musician Joseph D'Agostino (Cymbals Eat Guitars) — returns with the release of their sophomore LP, Empty Country II, out now on Get Better Records (US) / Tough Love Records (UK).... 
The Connells Release Live Acoustic Version of 'Running Mary' From 30th Anniversary Reissue of Breakthrough Album 'Ring'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023 Craft Recordings is celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Connells’ breakthrough album, Ring, with its first vinyl reissue and a bonus-filled CD. The group has also shared a previously unheard live acoustic version of “Running Mary” which is featured along with other recently discovered versions o... 
The Connells Release Never Before Heard Demo Version of 'Carry My Picture' From 30th Anniversary Reissue of Breakthrough Album 'Ring'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Both formats of the album have been newly remastered by Brent Lambert at Carrboro, NC’s The Kitchen, and include 21 bonus tracks, including rare B-sides and 12 previously unreleased demos. Rounding out the packages are new liner notes by the Raleigh-based journalist and author David Menconi, featuri... 
The Connells to Release 30th Anniversary Edition of Breakthrough Album 'Ring'
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023 Both formats of the album have been newly remastered by Brent Lambert at Carrboro, NC’s The Kitchen, and include 21 bonus tracks, including rare B-sides and 12 previously unreleased demos. Rounding out the packages are new liner notes by the Raleigh-based journalist and author David Menconi, featuri... 
The Connells Release New Live Album 'Set The Stage'
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023 Their 1987 Mitch Easter-produced album Boylan Heights established them as college-radio favorites, and they went on to work with producers including Gary Smith (Pixies, Billy Bragg), Hugh Jones (Echo & the Bunnymen, Modern English) and Lou Giordano (Goo Goo Dolls, Bob Mould) on subsequent albums.... 
Concert Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of R.E.M.'s Debut EP to Livestream
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 Following last month’s announcement and subsequent record sell out of the concerts in celebration of R.E.M.’s Chronic Town, Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, long-time friend and promoter Velena Vego, and streaming partner Veeps are collaborating to make the show available for R.E.M. fans around th... 
R.E.M. Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of 'Chronic Town'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022 Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, R.E.M.’s debut EP CHRONIC TOWN will be released for the first time ever as a standalone CD with extensive liner notes by the original producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active). Plus, watch the new music video for Wolves, Lower” now!... 
The Gun Club's Classic 'The Las Vegas Story' ('84) Gets Deluxe Release on 2xVinyl & 2xCD
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022 Now the album is back as a super deluxe two-CD/DVD and double-vinyl set, containing a digitally remastered version of the original 11-track album produced by Jeff Eyrich. Both the vinyl and CD versions feature a bonus disc with 10 live tracks recorded at Scorgie's in Rochester, New York on August 8,... 
Raleigh-Based Alternative Band The Connells Release Acoustic EP
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022 Today, the internationally celebrated, Raleigh-based alternative band The Connells released an acoustic EP, reinterpreting four tracks from their acclaimed album Steadman’s Wake. The album, which was released in September to wide praise, marked the end of a 20-year recording hiatus for the band. Re... 
The Connells Share Title Track from Upcoming Album 'Steadman's Wake'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 28, 2021 Steadman’s Wake features eight new songs and 3 re-recorded versions of previously-released demos which originally appeared on 2001’s Old-School Dropouts CD.... 
The Connells Share First New Music in 20 Years, Announce New Album 'Steadman's Wake'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 23, 2021 The group has also announced their upcoming album Steadman’s Wake, which is out on September 24 via Black Park/Missing Piece Records.... 
R.E.M.'s Debut 1981 Single 'Radio Free Europe' Set for First-Ever Reissue
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 18, 2021 In addition to the 7” single, R.E.M.’s 1981 demonstration tape—titled Cassette Set—is also being made available for the first time. This ultra-rare collection will be available exclusively via the official R.E.M. store as a bundle with the 7”, limited to 1,500 copies worldwide.... 
Morning Bells Collective Debuts With Vibrant 'Fall From The Velvet Sky' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2019 Raleigh-based indie pop-rock outfit Morning Bells present their debut EP 'Fall From The Velvet Sky', which will be released on CD on Friday, December 13.... 
GIN BLOSSOMS Announce New Round of Tour Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 09, 2019 GIN BLOSSOMS, one of the top alt-rock groups of the '90s, have announced a new round of 'NewMiserable Experience Live' shows, from June 26 in Sacramento, CA through August 23 in Seattle, WA as part of their busy 2019 touring itinerary (*dates below).... 
Thayer Sarrano Releases New Album WINGS ALLELUIA
by Tori Hartshorn - March 29, 2019 Four years since the release of her critically-hailed album Shaky, Athens, GA-based THAYER SARRANO has released her fourth album Wings Alleluia today (March 29, 2019) via The Guildwater Group / CEN. The album encapsulates hopefulness in light of dark times; a paramount example being the latest singl... 
GIN BLOSSOMS Announces Shows with Collective Soul
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 20, 2019 Coming off their mostly sold-out winter run of 'New Miserable Experience Live' shows, GIN BLOSSOMS have announced they'll go out on the road as special guests of Collective Soul. It's a15-show swing starting May 25 in Atlantic City, NJ and wrapping June 16 in Rockton, IL (*dates below). GIN BLOSSOMS... 
Avant Guitarist Turned Oncologist Turned Rocker Karen Haglof Releasing 3rd Full Length Album
by Tori Hartshorn - March 06, 2019 Tobiano is the 3rd full length release by guitarist/songwriter Karen Haglof. The bulk of the ten songs included were written and recorded in the same time frame as the 2018 EP Palomino Steady Rocking. The album was produced by Steve Almaas, recorded at Cowboy Technical Services in Greenpoint Brookly... 
Krautrock-Stye Band A Fragile Tomorrow Release New Album GENERATIONS LOSS
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019 Today, indie rockers A Fragile Tomorrow release their full-length album Generation Loss, a krautrock psych-leaning album that takes a massive, exciting turn from their old ways with a fresh eye on the future. Hit with hard times and every day lives as struggling young adults, the crew come full forc... 
Freakwater's Morgan Geer Releasing New Album As Drunken Prayer
by Tori Hartshorn - February 01, 2019 Drunken Prayer (AKA Freakwater's Morgan Geer) is releasing its fifth album, Cordelia Elsewhere, mixed by Mitch Easter (Let's Active, REM), on Friday, April 5, 2019 via Deer Lodge Records.... 
A Fragile Tomorrow Release Krautrock Track HOW DO YOU DANCE TO IT?
by Tori Hartshorn - January 25, 2019 Today, indie psych-rock band A Fragile Tomorrow release another track from their forthcoming album Generation Loss, available February 22 on MPress Records. The song, a krautrock-themed anthem titled 'How Do You Dance To It?', premiered yesterday on The 405 along with a choreographed music video tha... 
John Rooney Releases Star-Studded New Album JOY, Out Now
by Tori Hartshorn - January 16, 2019 For the first time in the US, Australian rocker John Rooney has unleashed a stunning new album, Joy, that combines his razor-sharp jangle pop songcraft with a star-studded cast of session musicians. The results are a vibrant record that breathes with an absolutely timeless urgency.... 
Thayer Sarrano Announces New Album, 'Wings Alleluia'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2019 You know sometimes you can just feel another world at the same time, maybe it is some higher self or just being more connected,' asks Athens, GA-based THAYER SARRANO rhetorically about the inspiration for her new album Wings Alleluia which is set for release on March 29, 2019 via The Guildwater Grou... 
Freakwater's Morgan Geer Releasing New Album As Drunken Prayer
by Tori Hartshorn - December 11, 2018 Drunken Prayer (AKA Freakwater's Morgan Geer) is releasing its fifth album, Cordelia Elsewhere, mixed by Mitch Easter (Let's Active, REM), on Friday, April 5, 2019 via Deer Lodge Records.... 
John Rooney Announces New Album JOY, Out January 11
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018 Recorded at Studio 606 in Los Angeles on the legendary Sound City Neve Console (used by Neil Young, Fleetwood Mac, Dr. John, Pat Benetar, and Nirvana), John Rooney's latest album Joy represents a significant leap forward in his songwriting. Rustic, soulful, and endlessly searching in his observatio... 
Gin Blossoms to Release Eagerly Awaited New Album MIXED REALITY and Embark on Major US Tour
by Macon Prickett - June 04, 2018 Cleopatra Records will be releasing the brand new album from one of the most successful melodic alt-rock bands still making music today, Gin Blossoms! “Mixed Reality” will be released on June 15, 2018. The Blossoms recently celebrated the 25 year anniversary of their seminal, multi-platinum album “N... |
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