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VIDEO: Soccer Mommy Performs 'Lucy' on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
by Sarah Leiber - February 27, 2020 Soccer Mommy performs the song Lucy on Jimmy Kimmel Live...
Lauren Records Announces Diners LP and First Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 17, 2020 Lauren Records has announced the new LP from Diners and unveiled the first single from “Leisure World” via the Ambar Navarro-directed (SWMRS, CUCO, Soccer Mommy, etc.) video for “Cup of Coffee.”.......
Pom Pom Squad Shares New Single and Video 'Red With Love'
by Abigail Charpentier - February 14, 2020 Brooklyn indie-rock darlings Pom Pom Squad released their emotionally charged sophomore EP Ow last year and today are sharing their first new music of 2020 -- a vibrant bubble-grunge love song “Red With Love” just in time for Valentine's Day. Debuted on Paste Magazine, the dazzling video was filmed ...
MOANING Will Release New Album March 20
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 12, 2020 Catch MOANING–who will release their new album on Sub Pop March 20, 2020—at the next Dr. Martens Music & Film Series concert in Los Angeles this Thursday, February 13 at the MOON ROOM (3000 Los Feliz Blvd) free with RSVP Here....
Jack Johnson, Cage The Elephant and The 1975 to Headline Forecastle 2020
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 12, 2020 Embarking on its 18th year at sea, the Forecastle Festival will return this July 17-19, 2020, featuring iconic acoustic rocker Jack Johnson; 2020 Grammy-winning Kentucky natives Cage The Elephant; and pop rock sensation The 1975....
girl in red Announces US Spring Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 29, 2020 2019 was a breakout year for Marie Ulven aka the mastermind behind girl in red, setting the stage for a truly phenomenal year. The New York Times hailed her song “bad idea” as one of the best songs of the year, while NME chose her as their #1 artist to watch out for, writing “the 20-year-old Norwegi...
Pom Pom Squad Covers FKA twigs' 'Cellophane'
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 16, 2020 In 2019, Brooklyn indie-punk/grunge darlings Pom Pom Squad released their emotionally charged sophomore EP Ow, and today they're sharing their dynamic take on FKA twigs' “Cellophane.” Of the cover, frontwoman Mia Berrin says, “I know I'm not alone in saying that 'Cellophane' was one of my absolute f...
Soccer Mommy Announces Sophomore Album & Shares Lead Single
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 14, 2020 Today Soccer Mommy—twenty-two year-old Sophie Allison—announces her triumphant sophomore album, color theory. Confronting the ongoing mental health and familial trials that have plagued Allison since pre-pubescence, color theory explores three central themes: blue, representing sadness and depressio...
The James Hunter Six Release New Album on Daptone Records
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 13, 2020 Back in the spotlight with a sublime new rhythm and blues record, James Hunter follows up six critically acclaimed albums with his latest recording, Nick of Time, set for release on Brooklyn's renowned soul label Daptone Records. Nick of Time is a shining testament of how a master songsmith continua...
The James Hunter Six to Release New Studio Album NICK OF TIME
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 05, 2019 Back in the spotlight with a sublime new rhythm and blues record, James Hunter follows up six critically acclaimed albums with his latest recording, Nick of Time, set for release on Brooklyn's renowned soul label Daptone Records. Nick of Time is a shining testament of how a master songsmith continua...
Sony Music Masterworks to Release THE TURNING Soundtrack
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 21, 2019 KRO Records / Sony Music Masterworks have announced the January 24, 2020 release of the official soundtrack for the Floria Sigismondi (The Runaways, Handmaid's Tale) directed film THE TURNING (DreamWorks Pictures) a?' preorder now. Starring Finn Wolfhard, Mackenzie Davis and Brooklynn Prince, the f...
Soccer Mommy Unveils New Song and short Film by Alex Ross Perry
by Abigail Charpentier - November 19, 2019 Nashville native Soccer Mommy (a.k.a. Sophie Allison) released 'lucy,' her first new song since her 2018 breakout debut album Clean, earlier this fall. Showcasing a bolder sound, more advanced production, and Allison's masterful songwriting and wordplay kicked up a notch, 'lucy' is now followed by a...
The Jesus Lizard Announce Support Slots for December Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 12, 2019 As previously announced, the Jesus Lizard will be playing select shows in December. The run includes a New Year's Eve show at New York City's Brooklyn Steel. Today Detroit's Protomartyr have been added to the bill. All shows are listed below. ...
'Lucy' by Soccer Mommy Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - September 19, 2019 Nashville native Sophie Allison released her breakout debut album Clean as Soccer Mommy last year, earning mass critical acclaim and year-end nods from 100+ publications, including The New York Times' #1 Album of 2018. Today Allison shares her first new song since 2018, 'lucy.' 'lucy' will be availa...
Vampire Weekend To Live Stream Sold-out Madison Square Garden Concert
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 06, 2019 GRAMMY Award-winning, acclaimed band, Vampire Weekend today announced it's sold-out concert from Madison Square Garden will be live-streamed on Twitter via The Live Nation Concert Series TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 6th 8:30pm ET from New York, NY. The concert will mark the band's first-ever performance at t...
Stone Jack Jones Shares 'O Brother' Single, New LP 'Black Snake' Out 9/13
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 30, 2019 Today, Nashville-based veteran alt folk artist Stone Jack Jones shares his new single 'O Brother,' the second feature track off his forthcoming LP Black Snake. Northern Transmissions premiered the track with praise, stating, 'Jones's signature vocal timbre lies on top of the building instrumentation...
Hana Vu Announces New Double EP
by Tori Hartshorn - August 09, 2019 Los Angeles artist and producer Hana Vu released her debut EP How Many Times Have You Driven By last year via Luminelle, and today she announces a new self-produced double EP Nicole Kidman / Anne Hathaway. These two absurdly named but masterfully crafted complementary releases showcase incredible so...
Pom Pom Squad Shares New Single With Fader
by Tori Hartshorn - July 31, 2019 Brooklyn favorite Pom Pom Squad just shared a vulnerable new song,“Honeysuckle” with FADER. A stonewalled anthem of dependency, it's the second single off the quiet grrrl indie-punk band's newly announced Ow EP, out September 6. Frontwoman Mia Berrin explains: “'Honeysuckle' is about burying myself ...
Independent Venue Week Announces Full List of 2019 Participating Venues and Shows
by Tori Hartshorn - July 01, 2019 Returning for its second US edition July 8-14, 2019, Independent Venue Week, with Eventbrite as its exclusive ticketing partner, announces the full list of participating venues. The event is expanding rapidly in its second American iteration, from 20 venues in 20 cities in 2018 to more than 80 venue...
The Paranoyds Announce Debut LP, Plus Share New Song and Video
by Tori Hartshorn - June 18, 2019 The Paranoyds have made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting Los Angeles bands since forming in 2015, playing festivals like Coachella and touring with the likes of DIIV, Albert Hammond Jr., Sunflower Bean, and BRONCHO. Today the band finally announce their long-awaited debut album, Car...
Palehound Drops BLACK FRIDAY Single, LP Out Next Week
by Tori Hartshorn - May 29, 2019 Today, Boston-based trio Palehound have shared the title track “Black Friday” from their highly-anticipated album Black Friday due out next Friday,June 7 on Polyvinyl Record Co....
Skating Polly Announces NYC Headline Show
by Tori Hartshorn - May 07, 2019 On the heels of releasing their new single 'Play House' and announcing a northeast run supporting punk legends X, Skating Polly has announced a special headline show at Mercury Lounge in NYC on May 31st. ...
Palehound Unmasks Self-Love With WORTHY Video via PAPER
by Tori Hartshorn - May 02, 2019 Today, Boston-based trio Palehound have unveiled a new song/video “Worthy” off their forthcoming album via PAPER Magazine. With “Worthy,” prolific singer/songwriter Ellen Kempner continues to imbue her thoughtful narrative voice on the much-anticipated album Black Friday due out June 7on Polyvinyl R...
Skating Polly Releases Explosive New Single PLAY HOUSE
by Tori Hartshorn - May 01, 2019 Skating Polly has released their explosive new track 'Play House' via El Camino Records - the first taste of new music from the sibling punk/grunge trio since 2018's critically acclaimed LP The Make It All Show. 'Play House' was recorded and produced by Brad Wood at Seagrass Studio in Los Angeles, m...
Independent Venue Week Announces First Round of 2019 US Shows, Additional Venues
by Tori Hartshorn - April 08, 2019 Returning for its second US edition July 8-14, 2019, Independent Venue Week, with Eventbrite and Songtrust returning as sponsors, has announced its first round of shows, including performances by DIY star Soccer Mommy at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Pittsburgh and The Broadberry in Richmond, New Zealand in... |