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Billy Strings Releases Highly Anticipated New Album 'Highway Prayers'
by Josh Sharpe - September 27, 2024 GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings released his highly anticipated new record, Highway Prayers. In celebration of the new music, Strings and his band will continue to tour through next year....
Billy Danze (M.O.P) & Lady Lee Release 'Blessings & Prayers'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023 Along with the new single and visual, Billy announced a new solo album, The Answer, which will be released in the first quarter of 2024. The Answer will include guest appearances from his M.O.P. brethren Lil Fame, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Faith Evans, Evidence, Styles P, ...
SIPHO. Releases New Single 'RUN FOR YOUR LIFE' Featuring Shaé Universe
by Michael Major - October 11, 2023 SIPHO. has teamed up with Shaé Universe to release his vulnerable new single “RUN FOR YOUR LIFE.' Listen to “RUN FOR YOUR LIFE,' a piano-driven ballad which spotlights SIPHO.'s otherworldly vocal and explores the insecurity of not feeling enough for someone and instead pushing them away....
Konyikeh Astonishes on Debut EP 'Litany'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 Following the release of breathtaking debut singles 'Sorrow' and 'Teenage Dreams' issued earlier this year, British musician Konyikeh issues her pivotal breakout debut EP Litany available now across all digital platforms via Jorja Smith's FAMM label distributed via The Orchard....
SIPHO. Releases 'SOBER' Single & Announces Debut Album 'PRAYERS & PARANOIA'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Buzzy UK artist SIPHO. has released his brand-new single “SOBER” alongside the announcement of his upcoming debut album PRAYERS & PARANOIA. Listen to lead single “SOBER,” a hypnotic and brutally honest exploration of ego that unpacks its confident and brash nature while also touching upon its abilit...
New Book from Loretta Lynn to Release Posthumously
by Michael Major - May 11, 2023 It’s been over 60 years since the late Loretta Lynn first rose to stardom, transforming from a coal miner’s daughter to the Queen of Country Music. Loretta knew she was blessed—to record music, to sing her songs to such great crowds, and to write books. Her final offering, A Song and A Prayer, is a ...
Fellow Artists Remember Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn
by Michael Major - October 04, 2022 Throughout her 60-year career, Lynn achieved the highest level of success with over 50 Top 10 Hits including “Fist City,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “You’re Lookin’ At Country,” “Don’t Come Home A Drinking,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and more. Lynn also recorded legendary duets with The Wilburne Broth...
The Chad Sipes Stereo Releases New Grunge And Rock Album THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2022 The four man alternative rock and grunge band, The Chad Sipes Stereo, have been together for 12 years. They were formed by lead songwriter Chad after his time as the bassist in Sodajerk, a touring band at the forefront of early 2000s. Other members include Erik Cirelli on guitar and other noises, Jo...
Experimental Baltimore Duo The Furniture to Open for Cigarettes After Sex
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022 Baltimore experimental duo The Furniture (signed to Greg Gonzalez's Spanish Prayers label) is opening for Cigarettes After Sex during their one-off, global livestream, Live From L.A., filmed exclusively for Driift in Los Angeles, CA. The performance will be premiered worldwide on Thursday 26 May at ...
Country Music Mourns the Passing of Naomi Judd
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter duo, The Judds, were first discovered by RCA label head Joe Galante in 1983 after landing a spot on W...
John Vento Releases Christian Roots Track 'Let God Drive'
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2021 'Let God Drive' will be released on May 1st, 2021 on MTS Records. Written by John Vento, Matt Wohlfarth and David Granati....
Jazz Vocalist, Rebecca Angel, Wins Independent Music Network Award
by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2021 The NYC based singer/songwriter's 2019 single “Thoughts and Prayers” boldly addressed America's gun violence. Continuing to emerge as an impactful, socially conscious voice for her generation, Rebecca Angel, meets our apprehensive collective moment of awakening with a soulful twist on Stephen Stills...
Country Singer/Songwriter Mary Sarah and Boyfriend Mitch Clark Announce The Birth Of Avalyn Mae
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 07, 2021 After nine months of pure bliss and anticipation, country music sensation Mary Sarah and her singer/songwriter boyfriend Mitch Clark brought their first child, Avalyn Mae into the world on Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 at 2:31 pm CST in Nashville, Tennessee. ...
Bayside Releases New EP 'Acoustic Volume 3'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2020 Renowned punk act Bayside have released their new EP Acoustic Volume 3, available now via Hopeless Records....
The Shift Network Announces Winter Solstice Fest, Featuring Shpongle, John Butler, Taimane and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2020 The Shift Network have announced the Winter Solstice Fest, a free and intimate livestream event, set to run from December 18th-20th, 2020. The three-day festival will bring an international line up of musicians, ritualists, artists, visionary speakers, indigenous elders, and more together with a foc...
Rita Harvey and Peter Danish Team Up For A New CD Of 'Simple Prayers: For Challenging Times'
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2020 Broadway's Rita Harvey and BroadwayWorld.com's Peter Danish team up for a new CD of 'Simple Prayers: For Challenging Times' for this holiday season. ...
L.A.'s Cholo Goth Duo Prayers Premieres Lead Single and Video for 'La Vida Es Un Sueño'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 30, 2020 'LA VIDA ES UN SUEÑO' is the first single off the new 'CHOLOGOTH' album and the first song that PRAYERS, the groundbreaking electronic cholo goth duo originally from San Diego have created all in Español....
Country Stars Remember Charlie Daniels
by A.A. Cristi - July 06, 2020 The country music community is mourning the loss of the legendary Charlie Daniels. The influential music icon passed away this morning following a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 83....
Walter Martin Releases New Song To Benefit Charity
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 15, 2020 Renowned songwriter and Walkmen co-founder Walter Martin released today a new song 'Quarantine Boogie (Loco).' Recorded at home in isolation, the song features guest vocals from Matt Berninger of The National (who also appears in the video) along with horn accompaniment by Stuart Bogie....
Chrissy Metz Releases New Song 'Talking To God'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 03, 2020 Award-winning actress Chrissy Metz releases brand-new song “Talking To God” today. Written by Nicolette Hayford, Connie Harrington, Jake Mitchell, Ashley McBryde and Aaron Raitiere, the introspective song is the first from Metz's upcoming debut album on EMI Records Nashville....
Slaves Release 'Prayers' Music Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 22, 2019 Slaves — featuring drummer Zack Baker, guitarists Wes Richmond and Felipe Sanchez, bassist Colin Vieira, and new vocalist Matt McAndrew — have just released the brand new video for 'Prayers.'...
The Make-Up Reissues SAVE YOURSELF on Vinyl LP
by Abigail Charpentier - September 03, 2019 The feverish prayers of desperado disc diggers were answered today when THE MAKE UP — the “untouchable sound” group from Washington, D.C.— announced that they will RE-issue the out of print monster classic “SAVE YOURSELF” on vinyl LP through Black Gemini Records and Dischord Direct. The record, whic...
THE CULT Announce 'A Sonic Temple' Special Event at The Greek Theatre
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 02, 2019 The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles will become 'A Sonic Temple' on June 15 with a diverse multi-act bill that has roots in THE CULT lead singer Ian Astbury's pioneering pre-Lollapalooza festival 'A Gathering of the Tribes'(1990). Prayers, Zola Jesus and Vowws will join headliners THE CULT for this ver...
BWW Review: John Legend Drops Politically-Charged Single 'Preach'
by Danielle Taylor - February 15, 2019 Whenever another act of violence happens in the world, people are quick to send 'thoughts and prayers'. How is that enough? We need more than that to stop these cruel intentions. ...
Music Future at Carnegie Hall featuring David Lang & Joe Hisaishi
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2018 On Sunday, November 11, 2018 at 7:30pm, Japanese composer, conductor and pianist Joe Hisaishiwill present the next installment in his Music Future series, Music Future Vol. 5, at Zankel Hall at Carneige Hall (57thSt. and 7th Ave.) with music by Hisaishi and Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer D... |