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Patti has shared the lyrics for April Fool with some of the inspiration for the song. Dangerous Minds has some great recent Patti Smith video: Dangerous MInds. Patti is interviewed and queues up a playlist at NPR. Banga has debuted as #57 on the Billboard charts. On June 5, Neil Young and Patti Smith released new albums. Americana and Banga.

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DeepFaith Will Release New EP This Month Photo DeepFaith Will Release New EP This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024

DeepFaith — the experimental Australian pop group whose work “channels psychedelia, techno-utopianism, and queer maximalism across a sprawling range of forms” (Line Of Best Fit) — announced GLORIA IN TUMULTU, VERITAS IN FRAGORE PROPHETUS INSANUM, their new EP out April 19. ...

Devon Ross Shares 'Killer' New Single Photo Devon Ross Shares 'Killer' New Single
by Michael Major - December 20, 2023

Devon Ross has shared her single, “Killer.” Featuring a vocal reminiscent of Patti Smith and a thrashing, guitar driven instrumental a-la Television, the track harkens to classic proto-punk recordings. The release comes as Ross prepares for her first concert, opening for The Thurston Moore Group at ...

Bob Mould Announces North American Tour Dates Photo Bob Mould Announces North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023

Bob Mould announces a fall Solo Electric tour of the United States starting on October 6 at the Atlantis in Washington, DC, and ending at the Stoughton Opera House in Stoughton, WI on October 27. Support on the tour will be the long-time bassist in Mould’s touring trio Jason Narducy. ...

Low Cut Connie Announce New Album 'ART DEALERS' with Single 'ARE YOU GONNA RUN?' Photo Low Cut Connie Announce New Album 'ART DEALERS' with Single 'ARE YOU GONNA RUN?'
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023

The record depicts a grimy modern urban landscape, a soulful but damaged place that Weiner and his band (including guitarist Will Donnelly, in his 9th year with Low Cut Connie) has gravitated towards throughout the band's history. Weiner grew up amidst the lawns and strip malls of suburban New Jerse...

VIDEO: The National Perform 'Morning Tropic News' on THE TONIGHT SHOW Photo VIDEO: The National Perform 'Morning Tropic News' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023

In anticipation of their highly awaited, ninth studio album First Two Pages of Frankenstein (due April 28 on 4AD), The National performed the first single off of the album “Tropic Morning News” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this past Friday. Watch the new video performance now!...

Concert Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of R.E.M.'s Debut EP to Livestream Photo 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...

BLONDSHELL Shares New Song 'Cartoon Earthquake' For Spotify Singles Photo BLONDSHELL Shares New Song 'Cartoon Earthquake' For Spotify Singles
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022

Blondshell has herself on the map this year with the release of three critically acclaimed singles: her debut “Olympus,” “Kiss City,” and this summer’s “Sepsis,” which Rolling Stone listed as their #1 Pick of the Month for their “Recommends” column as they called it a “phenomenally catchy alt-rock b...

Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Colbert & More Join Tibet House US Virtual Benefit Concert Line Photo Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Colbert & More Join Tibet House US Virtual Benefit Concert Line-Up
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022

Joining Philip Glass will also be performers Keanu Reeves, Trey Anastasio, Patti Smith, Laurie Anderson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Angélique Kidjo, Margo Price, Punch Brothers, The Fiery Furnaces, Tenzin Choegyal, Rubin Kodheli, The Scorchio Quartet as well as special greeti...

VIDEO: Poetica Releases Music Video For 'Sleep When I'm Tired' Photo VIDEO: Poetica Releases Music Video For 'Sleep When I'm Tired'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2022

Poetica has just released an official video for 'Sleep When I'm Tired', the latest track from their self-titled album. A musical spoken-word concept album, the collection consists of 18 tracks. Filmed in the Hudson Valley of New York, the video was filmed by Michael Flanagan, art directed by Rachael...

VIDEO: Vakili Band Announce Album with Premiere of New 'Dreamy Dreamer' Video Photo VIDEO: Vakili Band Announce Album with Premiere of New 'Dreamy Dreamer' Video
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021

Influenced by artists such as Patti Smith, Prince, Iggy Pop, and Rage Against the Machine, Vakili Band, Vakili Band has released the new music video for their latest single, 'Dreamy Dreamer'. The track is a single off of their upcoming album, 'Walking Sideways'. Watch the new video now!...

Poetica Releases New Single 'Sleep When I'm Tired' Photo Poetica Releases New Single 'Sleep When I'm Tired'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2021

Poetica has released a new track, 'Sleep When I'm Tired', a new track from their upcoming debut self-titled album. Listen to the new track and watch the album trailer now!...

VIDEO: JW Francis Shares New Video for 'WANDERKID' Photo VIDEO: JW Francis Shares New Video for 'WANDERKID'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2021

The video for the title track perfectly sums up the album’s themes visually and finds JW bouncing through psychedelic locations all over the world. ...

Poetica Announce Debut Self-Titled Full-Length Album Photo Poetica Announce Debut Self-Titled Full-Length Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 12, 2021

Cinematic and stylistically expansive, Poetica is a creatively ambitious musical spoken word project distilling a poetic spirit through text, voice and music in the spirit of Leonard Cohen, Patti Smith and Laurie Anderson....

Out of Space Festival Announces 2021 Features Emmylou Harris, Los Lobos, Patti Smith Photo Out of Space Festival Announces 2021 Features Emmylou Harris, Los Lobos, Patti Smith & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 02, 2021

Canal Shores kicks off on August 5th with Emmylou Harris and Los Lobos, followed by Patti Smith and her band on the 6th, Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals on the 7th and closing out on August 8th with CAAMP....

Audible Inks Multi-Project Deal with Gunpowder & Sky Photo Audible Inks Multi-Project Deal with Gunpowder & Sky
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2020

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and provider of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced a multi-project development and production deal with Gunpowder & Sky, the fast-growing independent entertainment company for the streaming generation....

Wonky Tonk's New Album LESSONS & LOVERS Reflects On Relationships Photo Wonky Tonk's New Album LESSONS & LOVERS Reflects On Relationships
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 27, 2020

Wonky Tonk's latest album, 'Lessons & Lovers,' could not have come at a more fitting time, with the world upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting stress, isolation and depression....

Wonky Tonk & The HighLife Release New Album, 'Lessons & Lovers' Photo Wonky Tonk & The HighLife Release New Album, 'Lessons & Lovers'
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2020

Wonky Tonk's latest album, “Lessons & Lovers,” could not have come at a more fitting time, with the world upended by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting stress, isolation and depression....

Possessed By Paul James Drops New Song 'When It Breaks' Photo Possessed By Paul James Drops New Song 'When It Breaks'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 15, 2020

Today, Possessed By Paul James released a new song, 'When It Breaks.' Premiering the track Tuesday, The Bluegrass Situation spoke with Konrad Wert about life on the road, family, and his work as an artist and education activist, and teacher, who reflected on the themes of the song: 'When the world c...

Audible Originals Announces New Titles from Common and Rufus Wainwright Photo Audible Originals Announces New Titles from Common and Rufus Wainwright
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 02, 2020

Audible Inc., the world's largest producer and seller of spoken-word entertainment and audiobooks, today announced that Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning artist, actor, activist and two-time New York Times best-selling author Common, and Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and composer R...

Florence + the Machine Play Final Show of High As Hope Tour Photo Florence + the Machine Play Final Show of High As Hope Tour
by Abigail Charpentier - September 23, 2019

Last night, Florence + the Machine played the second of two sold-out shows in the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the nearly 2000-year-old theater in the Acropolis of Athens, Greece. The show was the culmination of 18 months of touring behind her latest album, High As Hope. ...

Choir! Choir! Choir! Release 'People Have The Power' Video with Patti Smith and Stew Photo Choir! Choir! Choir! Release 'People Have The Power' Video with Patti Smith and Stewart Copeland
by Abigail Charpentier - September 19, 2019

Choir! Choir! Choir! exists to celebrate music and push the boundaries between practice and performance, artist and audience, offering therapeutic benefits with the ultimate side effect: a powerful community. Led by Canadian artists Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman, C!C!C! forms impromptu choirs of s...

Riot Fest Announces 2019 Daily Lineup Photo Riot Fest Announces 2019 Daily Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 24, 2019

Riot Fest has unveiled its daily lineup for the 2019 festival, with a very special deal: single-day tickets will be priced at $49.98 for a very limited time. 1-day and 2-day tickets are on sale now....

Iceland's Secret Solstice 2019 Announces Final Lineup Photo Iceland's Secret Solstice 2019 Announces Final Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 17, 2019

Holding its sixth edition over the midnight sun weekend with 72 hours of non-stop sunlight next month, Iceland's Secret Solstice has revealed its final lineup for this June 21-23, 2019 at Laugardalur, Reykjavik, Iceland in addition to announcing its new off-site after-hours programming, Ragnarök. We...

The World's Only Party Inside a Glacier with Martin Garrix & Marc Kinchen (MK) at Ice Photo The World's Only Party Inside a Glacier with Martin Garrix & Marc Kinchen (MK) at Iceland's Secret Solstice 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2019

Gearing up for its sixth edition in Reykjavík, Iceland, Secret Solstice welcomes the return of its once-in-a-lifetime add-on events this June 21-23, 2019. Taking place within ultra rare and exclusive settings amongst Iceland's otherworldly landscapes, this year's nature-inspired musical side events ...

Iceland's Secret Solstice 2019 Announces Phase 2 Lineup With Black Eyed Peas, The Sug Photo Iceland's Secret Solstice 2019 Announces Phase 2 Lineup With Black Eyed Peas, The Sugarhill Gang, Patti Smith and More
by Tori Hartshorn - February 28, 2019

Secret Solstice, Iceland's Midnight Sun music and culture festival, is pleased to present their phase two lineup for its sixth edition this June 21-23, 2019 in Reykjavik, Iceland during 72 hours of non-stop sunlight. Performing in Iceland for the first time, Secret Solstice is honored to welcome leg...











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