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slenderbodies Share Official Vevo DSCVR Videos 'belong' and 'senses' Photo slenderbodies Share Official Vevo DSCVR Videos 'belong' and 'senses'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2019

Vevo announces the release of slenderbodies' DSCVR performance of 'belong' and 'senses' off their latest release, Komorebi. Komorebi is without equivalent in the English language, an untranslatable term that the Japanese use to describe sunlight filtering through the trees and the particular feeling...

Henry Chadwick Releases New Song 'Never Say No' Photo Henry Chadwick Releases New Song 'Never Say No'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 22, 2019

Indie rock darling Henry Chadwick has unveiled the piano driven “Never Say No,” the second single from his upcoming new EP, The President of Make Believe, due out this fall via Swoon City. Premiering the song with GLIDE Magazine, they describe, “[Never Say No] showcases Chadwick's skill in the great...

Hippie Sabotage Announces 'Legends of Fall Tour' Photo Hippie Sabotage Announces 'Legends of Fall Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 20, 2019

Californian EDM duo Hippie Sabotage are set to embark on a 6-week, 17-date tour of the US and Mexico City this fall, kicking off in Austin on October 3rd....

Billy Strings Releases New Song AWAY FROM THE MIRE Photo Billy Strings Releases New Song AWAY FROM THE MIRE
by Tori Hartshorn - August 02, 2019

Today, Billy Strings is releasing 'Away From the Mire' -  the second single off his forthcoming record HOME (Rounder Records).  'Away From the Mire' premiered exclusively via The Boot earlier this week. ...

Protoje Kicks Off Second Half of U.S. Summer Tour & Announces New Headlining Dates Photo Protoje Kicks Off Second Half of U.S. Summer Tour & Announces New Headlining Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2019

2019 GRAMMY-nominated Jamaican artist Protoje continues to blaze stages worldwide. From SummerJam in Germany to Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, Protoje has been slaying some of the summer's most coveted festival stages. This week, he picks up the second half of his North American tour with Rebelution and...

Billy Strings Shares First Song From New Album TAKING WATER Photo Billy Strings Shares First Song From New Album TAKING WATER
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019

Today, Billy Strings has released his debut single “Taking Water” off the forthcoming album HOME (Rounder). Rolling Stone Country exclusively premiered “Taking Water,” calling it “gripping” and adding that Billy Strings is “one of string music's most dynamic young stars.” ...

Blue Rose Music Announces New Partnership with The Coffis Brothers Photo Blue Rose Music Announces New Partnership with The Coffis Brothers
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 28, 2019

Blue Rose Music is proud to announce a newly formed partnership with The Coffis Brothers, whose Santa Cruz Mountains brand of rootsy rock and roll has been heralded as “an easy rock vibe that's actually hip” by the San Francisco Chronicle and whose live show is, according to Santa Cruz Weekly, “a sh...

Vatican Announce Summer 2019 Tour Dates Photo Vatican Announce Summer 2019 Tour Dates
by Tori Hartshorn - May 29, 2019

Vatican have announced their Summer 2019 plans. The band will hit the road with Typecaste, Life's Question, and Hell of Self. The tour kicks off on July 29 and runs through August 23....

Joel Ross Releases Striking New Music Video For YANA Photo Joel Ross Releases Striking New Music Video For YANA
by Tori Hartshorn - May 20, 2019

Joel Ross has revealed his mesmerizing new music video for “Yana” (directed by Daveion Thompson) from the vibraphonist's acclaimed debut album KingMaker, out now on Blue Note Records. Blue Note has also announced a 2-LP vinyl release for KingMaker, which will come out on August 9 and is available fo...

The Vaughns Exclusively Stream Debut Album FOMO via BTRtoday Photo The Vaughns Exclusively Stream Debut Album FOMO via BTRtoday
by Tori Hartshorn - May 09, 2019

New Jersey indie-rockers, The Vaughns, are exclusively streaming their debut album, FOMO, via BTRtoday. Give it a spin, a day before its release, here!...

THICK Share Video For YOUR MOM, Plus Announce Tour Photo THICK Share Video For YOUR MOM, Plus Announce Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - May 06, 2019

Today Brooklyn DIY punk band THICK share an animated video for 'Your Mom' which Kate Black (bass/vocals) calls 'a tirade against all the things your mom said you could or couldn't do' (e.g., 'You're always late/And don't be gay'). The video was animated by Esme Blegvad. Watch the video for 'YOUR MOM...

The Vaughns Premiere New Video for Latest Single SHOUT via PopMatters Photo The Vaughns Premiere New Video for Latest Single SHOUT via PopMatters
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2019

New Jersey indie-rockers, The Vaughns, are exclusively premiering the music video for their latest single, 'Shout,' via PopMatters today! Give it a watch here. The track comes off of the band's upcoming debut full length album, FOMO. 'Shout' is now available via all streaming services including Spot...

Vibraphonist Joel Ross Releases New Single YANA From Debut Album KINGMAKER Out 5/3 Photo Vibraphonist Joel Ross Releases New Single YANA From Debut Album KINGMAKER Out 5/3
by Tori Hartshorn - April 19, 2019

Vibraphonist Joel Ross has revealed “Yana,” another new track from his auspicious debut album KingMaker, which comes out May 3. Hear “Yana” on Blue Note's Jazz Now! playlist. Ross will be celebrating the album's release at Jazz Standard in New York City on June 4-5 and Pizza Express in London on Jul...

The Vaughns Announce Debut Album 'FOMO' Photo The Vaughns Announce Debut Album 'FOMO'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 10, 2019

New Jersey indie-rockers, The Vaughns, have announced they will be releasing their debut full-length album, entitled FOMO, this spring. The record is set to be released May 10, 2019, and will include singles 'Santa Cruz,' 'Bring Your Kids To Work Day,' 'Coffee Sundae,' and more....

Flaural Shares 1616 Video via FLOOD Magazine, Debut Album Out 4/19 Photo Flaural Shares 1616 Video via FLOOD Magazine, Debut Album Out 4/19
by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2019

Denver-based four-piece Flaural is set to release their debut LP, Postponement, which is due out April 19, 2019 via Staycation Records and can be pre-ordered now HERE. Following a string of EPs — 2015's Thin King and 2016's Over Imaginary Cigarettes — and produced by James Barone (Beach House, Tenni...

The Vaughns Announce Spring 2019 Tour Photo The Vaughns Announce Spring 2019 Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - March 19, 2019

New Jersey indie-rockers, The Vaughns, have announced they will be hitting the road this spring for a run of shows, officially kicking off April 26 in Brooklyn, NY, and wrapping up May 23 back in New York City. Fans will have a chance to hear singles including 'Santa Cruz,' 'Bring Your Kids To Work ...

HIGHEST INTENTION Announces Release of Debut Album 'UNIVERSAL LIGHT' Photo HIGHEST INTENTION Announces Release of Debut Album 'UNIVERSAL LIGHT'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 04, 2019

HIGHEST INTENTION is a vintage Roots Reggae Revival band that hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. Their sound is locally grounded and globally appealing, bringing to mind artists like Sublime, 311, and even Bob Marley. Their highly anticipated debut album UNIVERSAL LIGHT will release March 22, 20...

Good Old Boys 'Live' With Jerry Garcia Coming December 18th Photo Good Old Boys 'Live' With Jerry Garcia Coming December 18th
by Tori Hartshorn - December 13, 2018

Some of the greatest musical moments happen only once, in a live setting, and if you're not there to experience them at the time, they're lost to history. But every now and then, a buried treasure is discovered that brings a lost moment back to life and thrills music fans. Such is the case with this...

The Devil Makes Three Announces Extensive North American Tour For 2018 Photo The Devil Makes Three Announces Extensive North American Tour For 2018
by A.A. Cristi - September 28, 2018

The Devil Makes Three has announced an extensive North American tour for 2018 with tickets on sale now HERE. The 23-show run will kick-off in Madison, WI on January 10 and hit major cities throughout Canada and the American Midwest, Northeast, and Southeast, ending in Dallas, TX on February 10....

Archer Nation Prepare Sophomore Release BENEATH THE DREAM Photo Archer Nation Prepare Sophomore Release BENEATH THE DREAM
by Tori Hartshorn - September 19, 2018

Santa Cruz Hard Rockers ARCHER NATION have set a January 2019 release date for their Mike Clink (Guns N' Roses/Megadeth) produced sophomore release Beneath The Dream, set to hit stores 1/25/19 via EMP LABEL GROUP....

Five Boroughs Music Festival Opens 2018-19 Season with a Performance by Fire & Grace Photo Five Boroughs Music Festival Opens 2018-19 Season with a Performance by Fire & Grace
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 29, 2018

 Five Boroughs Music Festival (5BMF) opens its 2018-19 season with a performance by duo Fire & Grace, featuring guitarist William Coulter and violinist Edwin Huizinga. Fire & Grace's programs explore the connective musical elements of classical, folk, and contemporary traditions from around the worl...

Max Frost Kicks Off THE GOLD RUSH TOUR This Week Photo Max Frost Kicks Off THE GOLD RUSH TOUR This Week
by Macon Prickett - June 18, 2018

Atlantic recording artist Max Frost has announced plans for a wide-ranging North American headline tour. “The Gold Rush Tour” hits the road beginning October 9th at Santa Cruz, CA's The Catalyst Atrium and then travels through mid-November (see attached itinerary). For complete details and ticket av...

THE ENGLISH BEAT Announce U.S. Tour in Support of First New Album Since 1982, Out Jun Photo THE ENGLISH BEAT Announce U.S. Tour in Support of First New Album Since 1982, Out June 15
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018

As THE ENGLISH BEAT starring Dave Wakeling readies the public for the release of HERE WE GO LOVE,  their first studio album since 1982, on June 15, 2018, venues across the country are bracing for a frenetic and frantic round of skanking with the announcement of U.S. tour dates. ...

Poptone Release GO! Video + Kick Off West Coast Tour Ahead of Debut Album Release Photo Poptone Release GO! Video + Kick Off West Coast Tour Ahead of Debut Album Release
by Macon Prickett - May 11, 2018

POPTONE have released a new video for 'Go!' and kicked off their West Coast tour ahead of their debut album release. Through this project, Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins - both founders of Bauhaus, Tones On Tail and Love and Rockets -they continue to carry the torch of these critically acclaimed bands...

Five-Time Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson Confirms August 3rd Release of New Album SOME Photo Five-Time Grammy Nominee Karrin Allyson Confirms August 3rd Release of New Album SOME OF THAT SUNSHINE + Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - April 23, 2018

Five-time Grammy nominated singer and pianist Karrin Allyson has confirmed the August 3rd release of her all-original recording, “Some Of That Sunshine”. The diverse, groovy and reflective collection of her own songs range from the first single “Shake it Up” – and its fun, un-expected hipster vibe t...











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