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War Strings Share 'Chump' From Upcoming Release 'Of Aether.'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Full of warm electronics, pristine guitars and focused vocals, Stogel's third album feels like a new beginning for War Strings project. At their core, the songs on Of Aether is a letter of admission; Stogel’s coming to terms with his aspirations. 'It was a quick download,” he explains. “Fell in love...
War Strings Share 'Heaven in Your Hands'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 Andrew Stogel's Of Aether feels like an exhale; the clouds clearing. In stark contrast to the gloom and brooding of his early 2023 album Prelude to Nothing under his songwriting moniker War Strings, Stogel has found himself in a brighter headspace, feeling joyous. Where his last endeavor was a lo-fi...
Jo Bartlett Goes Solo With 'I Waited A Year'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023 New single “I Waited A Year” found its form during the intense heatwave of 2022. Restless from a bout of insomnia amidst those hot summer nights, Jo found solace from the sleeplessness in the sanctuary of her home studio and began laying down ideas that had been swimming around her mind....
Nikki Lane Confirms Second Leg of Headline 'Denim & Diamonds' Tour
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023 Nashville vocalist and songwriter Nikki Lane confirms the second leg of her Denim & Diamonds Tour with headline shows in San Francisco, Seattle, Denver and more as well as festival appearances at Stagecoach and Two Step Inn—see the full routing now. The tour is in support of Lane’s critically acclai...
NYTE SKYE Unveil New Album 'Vanishing'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023 Featuring classic Shoegaze fused with elements of dream-pop, chillwave, and vintage synthy soundscapes complimented by bits of experimental quirk, the inviting set features prior singles 'Take Me Up Again,' and the reverb-drenched 'Dream State (I'm Vanishing)' alongside tracks that expand the album’...
GRACE CUMMINGS Shares Cover of Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, producer and accomplished stage actor Grace Cummings has released a striking cover of the 90s Fatboy Slim hit 'Praise You,' originally written by Camille Yarbrough. The recording is accompanied by a dance video directed by Gil Gilmour. ...
VIDEO: Nikki Lane Performs on CBS SATURDAY MORNING
by Michael Major - October 03, 2022 Nikki Lane was featured on CBS Saturday Morning this past weekend as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series, performing three songs from her acclaimed new album Denim & Diamonds: “First High,” “Try Harder” and “Denim & Diamonds.” Watch videos from the performance now!...
Nikki Lane Releases New Album 'Denim & Diamonds'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 Denim & Diamonds, the new album from Nashville vocalist and songwriter Nikki Lane, is out now. Denim & Diamonds features previously shared singles “Born Tough,” “Black Widow” and “First High.” Additionally, Lane will appear on “CBS Mornings” for a Saturday Sessions performance on October 1. Plus, ch...
Candy Coffins Present 'Seaside Girls' From Forthcoming LP
by Michael Major - September 20, 2022 After disbanding his previous post-punk band Crown The Cake, he formed Candy Coffins with hometown guitar legend Tom Alewine (Bachelors of Art), followed by seasoned music scene veterans Alex Mabrey on bass and Justin Purdy on keys, and former Iron & Wine touring drummer Jonathan Bradley....
Honey Harper Announces New Album 'Honey Harper & The Infinite Sky'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2022 The Infinite Sky features their longtime bassist and contributing writer Mick Mayer, pianist John Carroll Kirby (Solange, Steve Lacy), Spoon keyboardist Alex Fischel, guitarist Jackson MacIntosh (Drugdealer, Jessica Pratt), pedal-steel player Connor Gallaher (Black Lips, Calexico), and TOPS drummer ...
Nikki Lane Confirms Headline Tour Dates
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022 Nashville vocalist and songwriter Nikki Lane confirms fall and winter headlining tour dates around her forthcoming album, Denim & Diamonds. Lane has shared two offerings from Denim & Diamonds—“Black Widow” and “First High.” Pre-order the new album now and check out the complete list of tour dates....
Tim Burgess Announces New Solo Album 'Typical Music'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2022 Produced at Wales’ famed Rockfield Studio by Daniel O’Sullivan (Grumbling Fur, Sunn O))), Ulver), TYPICAL MUSIC includes the captivating new single and title track, “Typical Music,” available today at all DSPs and streaming services. A music video – directed by 7x MTV Video Music Awards-winner Kevin...
Papercuts Share New Single 'Palm Sunday' in Advance of New 'Slumberland' LP
by Michael Major - March 21, 2022 Past Life Regression is his new album and it's a journey into the dreamier reaches of psychedelic folk-pop that digs deep into influences as wide-ranging as The West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band, Spiritualized, Echo & The Bunnymen, Leonard Cohen and late 60s pop of various flavors. Watch the musi...
Band of Horses Passes One Billion Streams on Pandora
by Marissa Tomeo - March 06, 2022 Critically acclaimed rockers Band of Horses have surpassed one billion streams on Pandora. Earlier this week, the band was presented with a Pandora Billionaire Plaque to commemorate the milestone. Band of Horses’ music can now be heard on Pandora’s Alternative Billionaires station, along with other ...
Papercuts Announce New Album 'Past Life Regression'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2022 It's the second Papercuts LP, following 2018's excellent Parallel Universe Blues and the seventh album from the project overall. Check out the video for 'I Want My Jacket Back' featuring a group of paper dolls attempting to leave a cult. Also available now is the hazy B-side 'The Strange Boys.' You ...
VIDEO: Spiritualized Releases 'Crazy' Music Video
by Michael Major - January 10, 2022 With their new LP Everything Was Beautiful due out February 25th via Fat Possum, and having previously shared album opener 'Always Together With You', today Spiritualized share a video for new single “Crazy”, a sweet country-soul lament which features backing vocals from Nikki Lane. Watch the new mu...
Penelope Isles Announce U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021 Penelope Isles—the project of UK-born and bred siblings, co-songwriters and co-vocalists Lily and Jack Wolter—released their sophomore album Which Way To Happy a few weeks ago, and today they announce their U.S. tour in support of the record. Plus, watch the new music video for 'Have You Heard!'...
VIDEO: Grace Cummings Shares New Music Video for 'Up in Flames'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2021 Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, producer and accomplished stage actor Grace Cummings has released a new single and music video for “Up In Flames,” from her forthcoming, self-produced sophomore album. The album follows Cummings’ understated debut album Refuge Cove, which was released in 2019....
VIDEO: Spiritualized Share New Track from Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - November 02, 2021 Following this year’s acclaimed reissue of their classic first four albums, Spiritualized today announce news of their new studio album. To mark the occasion the band have shared a video for lead track and album opener “Always Together With You”. Plus, they group has also announced new tour dates!...
VIDEO: Lost Horizons Releases New Single 'In Quiet Moments'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 11, 2021 Lost Horizons – the project of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde & Richie Thomas of Dif Juz – released part one of its new album In Quiet Moments at the end of 2020 and is set to release part two, as well as the physical of the double album, on February 26th via Bella Union....
Lost Horizons Share New Song Ft. Ural Thomas
by Stephi Wild - January 11, 2021 Lost Horizons – the project of Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde & Richie Thomas of Dif Juz – released part one of its new album In Quiet Moments at the end of 2020 and is set to release part two, as well as the physical of the double album, on February 26th via Bella Union....
Holy Wave Shares New Single 'I'm Not Living in the Past Anymore'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2020 Today, Austin psychedelic dream-pop band Holy Wave announces a new LP 'Interloper' and shares the lead single 'I'm Not Living in the Past Anymore.' The motorik jam features a meditative chorus and the band's signature psychedelic drone. 'It's basically sort of a mantra,' says the band, 'Repetition i...
The Ocean Blue Shares Video for 'Love Doesn't Make It Easy On Us'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2020 Just in time for Valentine's Day, dream pop legends The Ocean Blue have shared a new video for “Love Doesn't Make It Easy On Us” today. Premiered on Brooklyn Vegan, the video comes ahead of more newly added tour dates - below & here. Following previous singles “Paraguay, My Love,” “It Takes So Long,...
Watch the New Video for The Orange Kyte's 'Infinity Rope'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 12, 2019 Garage-psychedelic rock troopers The Orange Kyte present 'Infinity Rope', the new single from their 'Carousel' album, along with a brazen new video created by Kevin Mnz. The new record is available now from Portland label Little Cloud Records (US/Canada) and Cardinal Fuzz (EU/UK)....
SpaceFest! 2019 Will Launch in December
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 11, 2019 On December 13-14 , the city of Gdańsk will again be the East European hub of psychedelic sounds, celebrating guitar distortions, noise drones and other mysterious sounds created under the influence of cosmic energy: ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ninth SpaceFest!, organized by the Nasiono Ass... |