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Video: T.S.O.L. Release 'Sweet Transvestite'
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024 SoCal punk legends T.S.O.L. are back with their rendition of 'Sweet Transvestite'. Check out the video here!...
Leyla McCalla Shares Cover of Haitian Ballad 'Zanj' Feat. Alynda Segarra
by Michael Major - October 12, 2023 Leyla McCalla is sharing the final track in a series of singles that reflect upon the struggle for freedom in our society. Originally recorded by Haitian political protest singer and folk musician Manno Charlemagne, 'Zanj” is originally sung in Haitian Kreyol. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...
Video: Anjimile Shares 'Animal' Video & Announces US Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023 Like the rest of The King, every sound heard on “Animal” comes from two instruments: an acoustic guitar and Anjimile’s own voice. Throughout, Anjimile’s feelings of rage and frustration are tinged with sardonicism, and the song is accompanied by an equally potent video directed by Robby Operman....
Anjimile Shares New Single 'Father' From New Album 'The King'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2023 Earlier this year, he shared “The King,” accompanied by a lyric video visualizer inspired by the work of Daniela Yohannes, the artist behind the cover art. 'Father,” with its thrumming, recalls Giver Taker’s soft, stirring folk. Anjimile needs little more than his voice and a guitar, played by Brad ...
Video: Fat Nick & Kxllswxtch Reveal 'Wishful Thinking' Visuals
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023 The single now comes equipped with a DIY music video that finds Fat Nick with a crew of friends while on tour. Loose and carefree, the visuals crystalize Fat Nick’s magnetic personality as he opines on experiencing emotions too deeply and the pains of heartbreak. It also features an appearance from ...
Bright Eyes Announce Third Wave of Companion Releases
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023 This new wave comes with artist contributions from Johanna and Klara Söderberg of First Aid Kit (“JeJune Stars,” “Coatcheck Dream Song,” “Wrecking Ball”), Gillian Welch (“Napolean’s Hat”) and Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff (“Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed),” “Firewall,” ‘When You Were ...
Cat Clyde Debuts 'I Feel It' Single
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 The song focuses mostly on the positive elements but also a little about the challenges, feeling relief and solace through connecting with nature. The evocative and haunting new track follows lead single “Mystic Light” and marks the first time Clyde has played piano on a recording....
Cat Clyde Announces New Album 'Down Rounder'
by Michael Major - December 09, 2022 It was produced by Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Public Image Ltd.) at Los Angeles’ famed Sound City studios. Like her “nature punk” contemporary Hurray for the Riff Raff, Clyde’s malleable singing voice—spanning an appealing twang to a lovely, plaintive croon. Watch the ...
Ron Gallo Announces New Album 'FOREGROUND MUSIC'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 Over the course of 11 songs, Gallo displays what Ann Powers once called “literate electricity.” It moves from fuzz to lounge jazz to freaky pop to post-punk and back again to rollicking, truly FUN rock music, all the while taking aim at any and everything....
First Aid Kit Releases New Album 'Palomino'
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022 Written and recorded in their home country of Sweden, Palomino finds Klara and Johanna Söderber's new 11-track LP was produced by Daniel Bengtson and features seven brand new songs as well as lead single “Out of My Head,” “A Feeling That Never Came,” “Turning Onto You,” and “Angel.”...
Ron Gallo Shares New Single 'ANYTHING BUT THIS'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 Out now is the new gritty, fuzzed-out track “ANYTHING BUT THIS” by Philadelphia garage-rock provocateur Ron Gallo. Chock-full of distortion and sharp, electric passion, Gallo cries out against the glum atmosphere of Philadelphia (and America at large) that this song was motivated by. Watch the offic...
Pickathon Announces Full Lineup for 2022 Festival
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 As a deep curation festival, Pickathon’s lineup reflects new movements in music, including cutting-edge jazz from British artists Sons of Kemet, Nubya Garcia and American jazz icon Nate Smith; fast rising indie artists like Goth Babe, Faye Webster, Sampa the Great and Quantic; and popular podcasts l...
Bedouine Shares New Song With Fans Who Vote
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 27, 2020 LA-based Azniv Korkejian, aka Bedouine, has today announced that she will be sharing a new song with those who email her their 'I Voted' sticker selfies. ...
KITTY Releases CHARM AND MIRROR EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 26, 2020 KITTY has released her new album Charm and Mirror via her own label Pretty Wavvy....
Nu Deco Ensemble and PJ Morton Release Video of 'Alright / Everything's Gonna Be Alright'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2020 Nu Deco Ensemble and PJ Morton have released their performance of “Alright / Everything's Gonna Be Alright” featuring Miami Mass Choir. Watch below!...
Daddy Long Legs Add Second London Headline Show To UK Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2020 Brooklyn, NY-based trio DADDY LONG LEGS—Brian Hurd (vocals, harmonica, guitar), Murat Akturk (slide guitar), Josh Styles (drums, maracas) have announced a second London date on their run of UK & IRE tour dates for January and February 2020. See below for full dates....
Kyshona Releases New Video 'Fallen People'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019 Nashville-based singer/songwriter Kyshona has released the official video for 'Fallen People,' a track from her forthcoming album Listen. 'In a time when we are all so divided, this song was written as a reminder that each and every one of us has an obstacle we're trying to overcome, an emotional wo...
Daddy Long Legs Confirm UK & Ireland Tour Dates for 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 02, 2019 Brooklyn, NY-based trio DADDY LONG LEGS—Brian Hurd (vocals, harmonica, guitar), Murat Akturk (slide guitar), Josh Styles (drums, maracas) have confirmed a run of UK & IRE tour dates for January and February 2020....
Austin Plaine Announces Fall Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - June 19, 2019 Minnesota-bred, Nashville-based Austin Plaine will release Stratford next week on June 28 via Blaster Records, an album that shapes lyrical storytelling with precision and feeling. Steeped in a warm nostalgia, Plaine instills each song with a quiet optimism that speaks to bravely moving forward, eve...
Frankie Lee's New Album STILLWATER Streaming Today
by Tori Hartshorn - May 17, 2019 Frankie Lee is sharing his full record, Stillwater, today a week before the album comes out. Wide Open Country has the exclusive calling the new album an 'alluring collection of musings on hope lost and found.' The album stream follows the release of the beautifully dark rumination on aging and loss...
Austin Plaine Shares 'WHAT ONCE WAS, Album Out 5/17
by Tori Hartshorn - April 10, 2019 Like only the most insightful songwriters, Austin Plaine draws intense emotion from the subtlest moments. The Minnesota-bred, Nashville-based musician will release his sophomore album Stratford onMay 17, shaping his lyrical storytelling with both precision and feeling, capturing every nuance of lost...
Austin Plaine Shares HONEY From Sophomore Album STRATFORD Out 5/17
by Tori Hartshorn - March 21, 2019 Nashville's Austin Plaine will release Stratford on May 17 via Blaster Records, an album that shapes lyrical storytelling with precision and feeling. Steeped in a warm nostalgia, Plaine instills each song with a quiet optimism that speaks to bravely moving forward, even in troubled times. ...
Daddy Long Legs Makes Yep Roc Records Debut With LOWDOWN WAYS 5/10
by Tori Hartshorn - February 04, 2019 Brooklyn, NY-based trio DADDY LONG LEGS—Brian Hurd (vocals, harmonica, guitar), Murat Akturk (slide guitar), Josh Styles (drums, maraca) will make their Yep Roc Records debut May 10, with Lowdown Ways, their third studio album. ...
Music Venues Nationwide Join #iVoted on Election Night
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2018 #iVoted, the massive voter turnout initiative founded by manager / entrepreneur Emily White, Pat Sansone of Wilco, and Madison House's Mike Luba, has activated 78 venues nationwide to reward fans who vote November 6th for fans who show a selfie from outside of their polling place with tickets and no...
Goody Grace Teams Up With G-Easy For Haunting New Collab GIRLS IN THE SUBURBS SINGING SMITHS SONGS
by Tori Hartshorn - August 21, 2018 Canadian singer/songwriter/producer Goody Grace has teamed up with hip-hop superstar, G-Eazy for their evocative new collab, “Girls In The Suburbs Singing Smiths Songs.” Driven by a haunting electric guitar, the single showcases Goody's acclaimed smoky vocals with support from G-Eazy's signature lai... |