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Angelo De Augustine Shares 'The Ballad of Betty and Barney Hill'
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023 The song is based on the Betty and Barney Hill incident, a famous UFO sighting and alien encounter involving a couple in New Hampshire in 1961. “Ballad” pulls us deeper into Toil and Trouble, De Augustine’s exploration of the counter-world that the fantastical “Another Universe” single introduced us... 
Video: Watch Anna Tivel's NPR Tiny Desk Concert
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023 Portland, Oregon-based artist Anna Tivel makes her NPR Tiny Desk debut where she performed songs from her widely acclaimed new album Outsiders — 'Black Umbrella,' 'Heroes,' and 'Royal Blue' — as well as an unreleased new song called 'Fluorescence In the Future.' Plus, check out new tour dates! Watc... 
Post-Rock-Chamber-Pop's Balmorhea Release 'New Conditions' Single
by Michael Major - May 10, 2023 “New Conditions”, a key composition from Balmorhea’s second album for Deutsche Grammophon. Like the group’s recently issued single “Step Step Step”, “New Conditions” is accompanied by a companion video made by Odd.One. Its monochrome visuals, familiar yet strange, suggest a universe in a state of co... 
Angelo De Augustine Opens The Door To 'Another Universe'
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023 Acclaimed singer-songwriter Angelo De Augustine has announced his fourth studio album, Toil and Trouble. The album’s wonderful, cosmic lead single, “Another Universe,” is also out now alongside a fantastical claymation video, written/directed by De Augustine and fabricated/animated by Owen Summers.... 
Anna Tivel Shares 'Outsiders' B-Side Single 'American Novella'
by Michael Major - April 18, 2023 Anna Tivel has shared a new single called 'American Novella.' The new song arrives following Tivel's announcement that she will be supporting Fenne Lily and Christian Lee Hutson next month for an 8-show run that includes stops in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Salt Lake City, Denver, a... 
Jolé Releases New Single 'Hopes'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2023 Let Go is his first major project in almost three years, featuring seven glorious tracks of folk-hewn songwriting, recorded in Tottenham and at Middle Farm studios in Devon. Baroque yet utterly direct, the material deals with loss, grief, and survival, as Jolé learned to re-assert his sense of self ... 
VIDEO: The National Perform 'Morning Tropic News' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023 In anticipation of their highly awaited, ninth studio album First Two Pages of Frankenstein (due April 28 on 4AD), The National performed the first single off of the album “Tropic Morning News” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this past Friday. Watch the new video performance now!... 
Riah Releases 'can't lose you now'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023 The video for 'can't lose you now,' directed by David OD, is just as trippy and addictive as the song itself, with images giving way the pulsing beat of the song, pushed forward as she sings, 'already lost you once, can't lose you now,' complete with a subtle tinge of grunge on the surface, deeply-f... 
The National Shares New Single 'New Order T-Shirt'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 The National has unveiled “New Order T-Shirt,” the second pre-release track from its ninth studio album, First Two Pages of Frankenstein. Accentuating the album’s layered meditations on the rupturing of connection, “New Order T-Shirt” is a warmly hypnotic track that shifts between singer Matt Bernin... 
Kimya Dawson Shares Cover of Daniel Johnston's 'Follow That Dream'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023 The compilation, originally shared as a CD-only release in 2006, features standout performances of Johnston classic by some of indie music's greatest talents, including: Danielson & Sufjan Stevens, Kimya Dawson, Dot Allison, Mike Watt, Jad Fair & Kramer, Jeffrey Lewis, LUMBEROB, R. Stevie Moore, and... 
Taylor Swift, Phoebe Bridgers & More to Feature on The National's New Album
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023 Anchored by evocative melodies and an enthralling lyrical narrative, First Two Pages of Frankenstein signals a new chapter in the band’s beloved discography. The 11-song album was produced by The National at Long Pond Studios in upstate New York and features guest appearances by Taylor Swift, Phoebe... 
Chris Cubeta Announces 'APOE' LP & New Single 'Vicious'
by Michael Major - January 12, 2023 Cubeta has produced, and engineered songs and albums for some of the biggest names in the music business, including multi-platinum recording artist A Great Big World, Michael Stipe, Jason Mraz, Jukebox the Ghost, and Emily King to name a few. Despite all those behind-the-scenes bonafides, Cubeta has... 
Angelo De Augustine Shares New Double Single '27' & 'Hologram'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2022 Acclaimed singer-songwriter Angelo De Augustine has shared “27” and “Hologram,” a new double single available now via Asthmatic Kitty Records at all DSPs and streaming services now. These originals – recorded, produced, and mixed by Angelo – hint at a larger sound to come and a profound artistic evo... 
Rosie Thomas Shares New Christmas Single 'We Should Be Together' Featuring Sufjan Stevens
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022 Rosie Thomas, whose album A Very Rosie Christmas was named to Rolling Stone’s list of Essential Christmas Albums including the Christmas-cannon-ready “Why Can’t It Be Christmastime All Year,” returns to the holidays - this time with Mr Xmas himself, Sufjan Stevens.... 
My Morning Jacket Announce 'Circuital (Deluxe Edition)'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022 Co-produced by Jim James and Tucker Martine (R.E.M., Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists) in the band’s home state of Kentucky, CIRCUITAL proved a major leap forward for My Morning Jacket, matching homespun intimacy with their signature commitment to constant exploration.... 
Kay Nambiar Releases Evocative Debut EP
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022 Multifaceted singer/songwriter Kay Nambiar has released his debut EP, Ep1, available to stream globally now. Written, performed and co-produced by Kay, Ep1 is a deeply expressive and atmospheric project marking the beginning of his solo music career, evolved organically from voice notes recorded on ... 
Steve Salett (The Poison Tree) Releases 'Estella Jane' EP
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022 Singer/songwriter Steve Salett (The Poison Tree, The King Of France, The Kelley Deal 6000) has returned to sharing new music of his own with the release of the Estella Jane EP, out now via Historical Fiction Records. The release is accompanied by an official video for 'Feathers,' which features medi... 
Kay Nambiar Announces His Debut EP & Single 'Fountain Ave'
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022 Alongside the announcement, Kay has also released his new single “Fountain Ave,” a wistful track that accentuates his delicately airy vocals over a dreamy soundscape of soft drums and guitar-strumming. The track speaks to finding hope during the most vulnerable moments, a common theme explored throu... 
VIDEO: Madison Cunningham Performs 'Hospital' on KIMMEL LIVE
by Michael Major - September 21, 2022 Last night, acclaimed artist Madison Cunningham performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” from her recent album. The album finds Cunningham working with Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Gary Clark Jr.) as well as Tucker Martine (Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens) and longtime producer and collaborator Tyler Cheste... 
Alanis Morissette, My Morning Jacket & Giovannie and the Hired Guns Line Up Cassette-Only Releases for RSD Black Friday
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 Alanis Morissette’ Such Pretty Forks in the Road and Giovannie and the Hired Guns’ Bad Habits will make their debut on cassette, along with My Morning Jacket’s much beloved Holiday offering, My Morning Jacket Does Xmas Fiasco Style. The releases will be available at participating indie record stores... 
COMPLETIONS Releases New Single From Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022 COMPLETIONS is the songwriting project of Shawn Alpay who is primarily known for his work as a session and touring cellist performing alongside FATHER JOHN MISTY, WHITNEY, LAURA STEVENSON, MATT POND PA, HOW TO DRESS WELL and many others. Watch the new music video now! Plus, check out upcoming tour d... 
Kay Nambiar Shares Debut Single 'Speaking In Tongues'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 Multifaceted singer/songwriter Kay Nambiar has released his debut single, “Speaking In Tongues.” The track is accompanied by a chilling and foreboding short film directed by Dutch filmmaker Sam de Jong (VICE Studio’s Goldie, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs) which follows the main character’s descent into ... 
Rocky Votolato Launches New Single 'Little Black Diamond' Off 'Wild Roots' Album
by Michael Major - August 01, 2022 The track features Abby Gundersen (William Fitzsimmons) on piano, string arrangements, and vocal harmonies, James McAllister (Sufjan Stevens, The National) on drums and percussion, Phil Wandscher (Whiskeytown, Jesse Sykes and the Sweet Hereafter) on electric guitar, and Marcel Gein (Perry O’Parson) ... 
Anna Tivel Shares 'Black Umbrella' Single From Forthcoming Album 'Outsiders'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022 Recorded almost entirely live to tape in Rock Island, IL, the 11-track set is a collaborative exploration from the same vibrant group of friends who helped craft Tivel’s acclaimed record, The Question including producer & multi-instrumentalist Shane Leonard and engineer Brian Joseph (Bon Iver, Sufja... 
Madison Cunningham Announces New Album 'Revealer'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 Revealer finds Cunningham working once again with Mike Elizondo (Twenty One Pilots, Gary Clark Jr.) as well as longtime producer and collaborator Tyler Chester and Tucker Martine (Neko Case, Sufjan Stevens). Cunningham will be hitting the road on her fall headline “The Revealer Tour” kicking off thi... |
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