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Cassowary Shares New Om'Mas Keith Produced Single 'Move!' Photo Cassowary Shares New Om'Mas Keith Produced Single 'Move!'
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

Los Angeles jazz visionary Cassowary has re-emerged with his first single in four years. 'Move!' mixes hazily nostalgic vibes with forward-thinking experimentation and contemporary jazz. ...

Singer-Songwriter JD Hinton Releases New Single 'Too Damn Good' From Upcoming EP Photo Singer-Songwriter JD Hinton Releases New Single 'Too Damn Good' From Upcoming EP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2024

Renowned singer-songwriter JD Hinton has released the first single off of his upcoming EP release this spring....

The Suicide Disease Divulge Details of New Single 'Constellations' Photo The Suicide Disease Divulge Details of New Single 'Constellations'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

The grunge rock band The Suicide Disease have announced their latest single, “Constellations,” released under Zodhiac Records and produced by Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills and KJ Strock (Machine Gun Kelly, Crown The Empire, Motionless in White, We Came as Romans)....

TX Americana Supergroup The Panhandlers Announces Winter Tour Dates Photo TX Americana Supergroup The Panhandlers Announces Winter Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023

The Panhandlers have announced a run of tour dates next January. Highly anticipated by the band and fans alike. The short tour will take the band to Denver, Oklahoma City, Houston, Dallas and more. Formed in 2019, The Panhandlers consists of singers/songwriters Josh Abbott, John Baumann, William Cla...

Sly Stone Announces First-Ever Memoir Out in October Photo Sly Stone Announces First-Ever Memoir Out in October
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductee, funk-soul progenitor, Sly and The Family Stone namesake, and one of the most influential artists of all-time Sly Stone will debut the release of his official autobiography, Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin), on October 17, 2023 via AUWA Books and MCD/FSG....

Upper Wilds Share Surprise Bandcamp-Exclusive Single 'Infinity Drama' Photo Upper Wilds Share Surprise Bandcamp-Exclusive Single 'Infinity Drama'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023

Opening with scrambled transmissions and radar bleeps, guitarist Dan Friel cuts through the noise with an angular guitar hook before the rhythm section of bassist Jason Binnick and drummer Jeff Ottenbacher come crashing in, erupting into gleeful distortion, soaring harmonies and white-knuckled riffs...

Calliope Wren Releases New Pride Anthem 'Her And I' Photo Calliope Wren Releases New Pride Anthem 'Her And I'
by Blair Ingenthron - June 10, 2023

Singer/songwriter, musician, and advocate for the LGBTQ Community Calliope Wren has announced her anthemic new single 'Her and I' is now available on all the major music services....

Elliott Fullam Shares Melancholy 'A Hopeful Ending' Photo Elliott Fullam Shares Melancholy 'A Hopeful Ending'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023

Fullam has had a passion for music his whole life. From the age of nine, Elliott has been the host of Little Punk People, a music interview show that boasts 93 thousand subscribers on YouTube in which he’s chatted with the likes of James Hetfield of Metallica (viewed 1.7 million times), J Mascis, Ic...

Len Faki Announces 'Fusion EP 01/03' Photo Len Faki Announces 'Fusion EP 01/03'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023

The following EP tracks, ‘Hymn (In The Name of Fantasy)’ contrasts a dreamy, wisp-like melody with heavy punches of broken up bass. ‘Hymn (In The Name Of Freedom)’ borrows on the trancey lead synths and booming bass from those early days, making for an unusually euphoric and uplifting Faki track....

Phony PPL Releases Eagerly Awaited Third Studio Album 'Euphonyus' Photo Phony PPL Releases Eagerly Awaited Third Studio Album 'Euphonyus'
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022

Backed by feature collaborations with GRAMMY Award winner Megan Thee Stallion for their single “fkn around,” additional features on the album include JoJo, Leon Thomas iii and The Soul Rebels with highlights from Ivan Barias (Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan), KAYTRANADA (Anderson .Paak, The Internet), ...

Del McCoury Wins Big At 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Photo Del McCoury Wins Big At 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards
by Michael Major - October 04, 2022

Recognized yet again for his dynamic and immediately recognizable voice that has lent high, lonesome heart to over 30 records in his six-decade career, Del McCoury was crowned Male Vocalist of the Year for the fifth time. This is McCoury’s 19th IBMA award to date, maintaining the title of the most a...

Photos: Chloe X Halle Cover the September/October 2022 Issue of Essence Magazine Photo Photos: Chloe X Halle Cover the September/October 2022 Issue of Essence Magazine
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022

ESSENCE Communications, Inc., the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women and communities, revealed the beautiful sister duo Chloe x Halle as the cover of their September/October 2022 Issue. Check out photos of the new solo singer and upcoming Little Mermaid star on Essen...

Beverly Crusher Shares 'Gimmie the Power' Single Photo Beverly Crusher Shares 'Gimmie the Power' Single
by Michael Major - August 05, 2022

Seattle punk rock band Beverly Crusher have announced a new album, Waste of Waves. The band has shared a new single off the record, 'Gimmie the Power,' a high-amplitude guitar-led track that could get a crowd moving within its first 30 seconds. As with their past releases, this single exhibits the g...

Sofie Royer Releases New Track & Announces Tour With Toro Y Moi Photo Sofie Royer Releases New Track & Announces Tour With Toro Y Moi
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022

With the release of “Baker Miller Pink”, Sofie Royer also shares news of a series of shows with Toro Y Moi on his UK and European tour this Autumn. She will play several UK and Ireland shows including at St John at Hackney Church in London and New Century Hall in Manchester. Sofie features on the tr...

La Neve (Downtown Boys) Unleashes New Single 'Rough Music' Photo La Neve (Downtown Boys) Unleashes New Single 'Rough Music'
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022

La Neve, the dance-punk project of Rhode Island-based musician, organizer and historian Joey La Neve DeFrancesco, is set to release their gripping new History Solved EP this Friday April 15. A special 200-copy limited edition vinyl pressing of the History Solved EP has just been announced with the p...

Sydney Rose Shares New Single 'Things That Don't Exist (Feat. Zachary Knowles)' Photo Sydney Rose Shares New Single 'Things That Don't Exist (Feat. Zachary Knowles)'
by Michael Major - April 01, 2022

Public Consumption artist Sydney Rose has debuted “Things That Don’t Exist (feat. Zachary Knowles).” The intimate ballad is available now on all streaming services, with an accompanying visualizer streaming on Sydney’s official YouTube channel. Listen to the new single now!...

Sydney Rose Debuts New Single 'Phoebe Told Me' Photo Sydney Rose Debuts New Single 'Phoebe Told Me'
by Michael Major - March 04, 2022

Eighteen-year-old Sydney Rose has shared “Phoebe Told Me,” the singer-songwriter’s first release via Public Consumption, a joint venture with Elektra Music Group. With breathy vocals and dreamy style inspired by the song’s namesake (Phoebe Bridgers), the track is a meditation on loving yourself and ...

Tennessee Outlaw Country Recruits Chart-Topping Vocalist For New Single, Veterans Sui Photo Tennessee Outlaw Country Recruits Chart-Topping Vocalist For New Single, Veterans Suicide Prevention Benefit
by A.A. Cristi - February 02, 2022

Matt Westin joins Tennessee Outlaw Country to record 'Ghost Train.' The band will perform at a March benefit alongside Jamie O'Neal and Tom Proctor. ...

VIDEO: Daisy World Releases 'picnic' Acoustic Performance Photo VIDEO: Daisy World Releases 'picnic' Acoustic Performance
by Michael Major - December 14, 2021

DAISY WORLD is a frequent collaborator of The Internet’s Steve Lacy, Matt Martians & Patrick Paige II, and most recently appeared as a featured artist on Tyler, The Creator’s “Rise!” from his critically acclaimed 2021 album Call Me If You Get Lost....

Six Degrees Records Releases Self-Titled Debut Album From DAGNASTERPUS Photo Six Degrees Records Releases Self-Titled Debut Album From DAGNASTERPUS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 25, 2021

The ten tracks feature nimble horns, grimy beats and gritty vocals. The self-titled album was released today by SIX DEGREES RECORDS....

Independent Venue Week Launches Podcast Series 'Independent Venue Speak' Photo Independent Venue Week Launches Podcast Series 'Independent Venue Speak'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021

The podcast launch comes just over one month shy of this year’s Independent Venue Week celebration. Scheduled to occur from July 12 - July 18, this year’s celebration of the spirit of independence is poised to be the largest yet, with over 200 venues from across 41 states and territories already con...

Paraleven Makes Grand Debut On Rose Avenue Photo Paraleven Makes Grand Debut On Rose Avenue
by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2021

RÜFÜS DU SOL have built their imprint Rose Avenue around one core principle: to shine the light on artists who push the envelope of dance music's emotive shades. Today they welcome rising talent Paraleven into their fold with a spacey single, 'Lucid,' infused with the vocals of Nathan Ball....

School of X Shares Live Session for 'Away' Photo School of X Shares Live Session for 'Away'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 26, 2021

After six weeks alone and soon after the release of his debut album, Rasmus Littauer came back to Copenhagen with the songs for his sophomore album Dancing Through the Void already under his arm. ...

Sly Boy Shares Reflective Alt-Pop Tune 'Namesake' Photo Sly Boy Shares Reflective Alt-Pop Tune 'Namesake'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 14, 2021

Torn between the light and darkness inside him, Sly Boy shares, “‘Namesake’ is me feeling like I’ve strayed so far from the values of my own faith that I no longer fall under the definition of a Christian.' ...

Steve Earle & The Dukes Release New Track 'Champagne Corolla' Photo Steve Earle & The Dukes Release New Track 'Champagne Corolla'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020

Iconic country act Steve Earle & The Dukes have just released a second new track from their forthcoming album, J.T., titled “Champagne Corolla.”...











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