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Downtempo/Electronic Artist WØØLS Shares Third Single 'Flooded'
by Josh Sharpe - June 03, 2024 WØØLS, the project of CA-based electronic multi-instrumentalist Brock Woolsey, has shared his third and final single 'Flooded' ahead of the forthcoming EP, Santa Rosa, which is out June 14, 2024. The third single 'Flooded' off the EP was inspired by Woolsey's first analog synth, a Sequential Prophet...
Woo York Join Watergate Records With Debut 'Samum' EP
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023 Culminating numerous striking appearances at Berlin’s renowned Watergate, Ukrainian duo Woo York join the label with a stunning debut release: ‘Samum EP’. Their watertight reputation for crafting wondrous compositions reverberates emphatically in this powerful record, which highlights their zest for...
Witch Prophet Release Album 'Gateway Experience'
by Michael Major - May 01, 2023 Witch Prophet has released her new album Gateway Experience via Heart Lake Records. The record is produced by Witch Prophet’s wife and business partner SUN SUN, with co-production on ''Dreaming' with Junia T and features tracks with DillanPonders, Begonia, SATE and Zaki Ibrahim. ...
Witch Prophet Announces 'Gateway Experience' Album
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 Featuring DillanPonders, lead single “Energy Vampire” is a layered song about nightmares. Produced by her business partner and wife SUN SUN, “Energy Vampires” is out now via Heart Lake Records and is accompanied with stunning visuals directed by FROCASSO (Polaris Music Prize “DNA Activation Short Fi...
Yep Roc Records Announces Initial Lineup for 25th Anniversary Show At Cat's Cradle
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 Featuring a stellar lineup of local North Carolina artists, many of whom are foundational to the label’s beginnings, the Cat’s Cradle main room will include performances by: Dawn Landes; The Old Ceremony; Jennyanykind; Mayflies USA; Chris Stamey; and Caitlin Cary, who will headline the show with her...
The Prophet Announces The End Of His Career With 'From The Hard' Concept
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022 When it comes to DJ The Prophet, it’s all about making memories, and that’s precisely what From The Hard is all about - a celebration of memories from more than three decades, as well as the creation of new memories that will last for a lifetime. This unique concept will take visitors on a journey t...
Ryan Hamilton Announces Record Store Day Exclusive Release Of Latest Album '1221' On Sky Blue Vinyl
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022 Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton and Wicked Cool Records have announced an exclusive Record Store Day release of his latest album '1221' on sky blue vinyl. Limited to 1000 copies, the album marks the first official Record Store Day title from Wicked Cool Records....
VIDEO: SSB Teams & BERNZ Release New Single 'Insane'
by Michael Major - January 04, 2022 Hip Hop/rap duo SSB has released the official music video for their C-Lance produced single, 'Insane,' with Miami Florida based, ¡MAYDAY! co-founder BERNZ. Shot in Austin, Texas at Gnar Bar, Flamingo Cantina, Spitshine Studios, and various locations around 6th St., 'Insane' is off of the upcoming, t...
Ryan Hamilton Releases New Album '1221'
by Michael Major - November 29, 2021 Bob Schneider and Chuck Prophet offered up previously unreleased original songs for the record. Nestled among originals of his own, '1221 also features a smattering of choice covers where Ryan does his very own take on songs by the Spin Doctors (How Could You Want Him...), Catherine Wheel (Satellite...
James The Prophet Gets Autobiographical On 'Up & Down'
by TV News Desk - July 07, 2021 A pair of introspective lo-fi cuts released in June like “Tobago” ft. Chester Watson and “Sentinel” ft. UK rapper Lord Apex have further cemented James’ status as an ascendant global talent not to be missed....
James The Prophet & Chester Watson Drop 'Tobago' Single
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2021 The new single + video comes hot on the heels of his collab with UK rapper Lord Apex for “Sentinel” and jazz-funk banger “Power On,” taken from James’ upcoming debut album Unimaginable Storms, out July 9 via Sony Music / Rupture....
James The Prophet Drops 'Power On' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021 “‘Power On’ is the track that makes me want to keep going and fight for my place, it makes me not care what people think,” James says. “This is my favorite track from the album. It’s about not giving up and powering through any tribulations.”...
SUPREME UNBEING Release Animated Video for 'Animals'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 23, 2020 SUPREME UNBEING has released their second animated video message, “Animals”, from their album ENTER REALITY, available now on all digital outlets from EMP LABEL GROUP. ...
Karney Announces New EP BETTER
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 03, 2020 Anna Karney has been making great music for many years, performing across the United States and collaborating with many talented and notable artists. As a solo artist she has put out several singles and EPs, and now with her band KARNEY is set to release a new EP titled BETTER, a stunning collection...
Van Morrison Announces Sixth London Palladium Date and Final Show
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019 The legendary Van Morrison, one of the finest singer-songwriters and hardest working live performers of his era, proudly announces - due to huge ticket demand, a sixth and final night to his residency at The London Palladium on Thursday March 26th 2020. Tickets go on sale this Friday 6th December a...
Jeremy & The Harlequins To Release 'Christmas Special,' New Single Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - November 11, 2019 New York City rock 'n' rollers Jeremy & the Harlequins' are ready to rock around the Christmas tree with the release of their original holiday tune, “A Chinese Restaurant on Christmas,” which is available today at all digital service providers....
Los Straitjackets Will Reissue First Two Albums
by Abigail Charpentier - August 22, 2019 In celebration of their 25th anniversary, America's favorite masked surf rock group Los Straitjackets' first two albums will be reissued on Yep Roc Records November 1....
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Fourth Round of 2019 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 15, 2019 For the fourth straight week, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has announced ten more artists for their 2019 festival which takes place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park on October 4-6. As with past lineup reveals, fans were treated to a sneak-peek audio clip of the soon-to-be-announced artists on HSB's ...
Beloved Festival: A Counterpoint To The Social Problems That Plague Coachella
by A.A. Cristi - June 07, 2019 Even for forward-thinking festivals, it's easy to lean back into labels like “world music.” But they paper over a range of injustices, from chattel slavery to Eurocentric prejudice. These omissions and assumptions get in the way of restorative conversations and true appreciation of musical artistry....
Have Mercy Announces Album Release Date for 'The Love Life'
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019 Have Mercy has announced their fourth full-length album, The Love Life, will be released on August 2, 2019 via Hopeless Records. Coming off the 2017 Billboard charting album, 'Make The Best Of It,' singer and guitarist Brian Swindle is exploring the negative space in the bands music like never befor...
Logan Henderson Releases 'End of the World' Video
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 26, 2019 Singer-songwriter, musician, and recording artist Logan Henderson today releases the official music video for his latest single 'End of the World,' out now via RED MUSIC/HERØ Records....
Abram Shook Releases New Single CAN'T GET AWAY On Western Vinyl
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2019 Austin-based musician Abram Shook has released a new single, “Can't Get Away”, today via Western Vinyl, hinting at a new album, the follow up to 2017's Love At Low Speed, for later this year....
THE SHOWCASE TOUR Kicks Off Its Nationwide Platform For Independent Recording Artists
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2019 Are you an undiscovered talent just ready for the spotlight? Then you have to join The Showcase Tour, the largest live music showcase in the world. What “AMERICAN IDOL” is to television, The Showcase Tour is to live city-by-city appearances. This grassroots talent platform provides new music artists...
City in the Clouds Heads to SXSW 2019
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019 New Jersey-based alternative rockers, City in the Clouds is thrilled to announce that they will be heading to Austin, TX from March 9th - March 16th for this year's South by Southwest Music Festival. For a full list of showcases and upcoming tour dates, please see below. ...
Logan Henderson to Support Jake Miller on U.S. Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2019 Singer-songwriter, musician, and recording artist Logan Henderson will support fellow label mate Jake Miller on his 21-date spring 'Wait For You' Tour, starting April 11 in Las Vegas and ending May 17 in Los Angeles. The tour will hit major markets in the U.S. including New York, Chicago, Houston, N... |