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American Thrills Drop 'Ego Death' Off New Album
by Michael Major - October 25, 2022 Connecticut's American Thrills are dropping the final single off their new record. The song is titled 'Ego Death' and is streaming everywhere. You can catch the band playing some of the new tracks from the record later this week down in Gainesville, Florida at Fest 20....
BLESSED Share New Single 'Agoraphobia' From Upcoming Album 'Circuitous'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022 The record was mixed by John Congleton (Swans, St. Vincent, Wye Oak) and mastered by Greg Obis (Alabaster Deplume, Cloud Nothings). The group experimented with two different drum setups, eventually blending the two within a single song. The record builds on Blessed’s commitment to creativity. Plus, ...
Sunsleeper Shares New 'While You Can' Album
by Michael Major - October 07, 2022 Indie rock band Sunsleeper have released their highly-anticipated sophomore album While You Can via Rude Records. While You Can was recorded and produced by Brett Romnes (Oso Oso, Hot Mulligan) and mastered by Will Putney (Counterparts, Knocked Loose)....
Two-Time Grammy Award Winner Zach Williams Releases Latest Track 'Looking for You'
by Michael Major - September 09, 2022 Two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Zach Williams has released another song from his much-anticipated third studio album. The highly relatable and introspective track, “Looking For You,” looks back on all the challenges Williams has been through that have led him to this p...
Drug Couple to Release 'Stoned Weekend' Vinyl This Friday
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022 Following its digital release earlier this year, DRUG COUPLE are delighted to finally confirm the vinyl release date of their acclaimed debut album: ‘Stoned Weekend’. Featuring the singles “Linda’s Tripp”, “Our December” and “Lemon Trees”, ‘Stoned Weekend’ the debut album by Drug Couple was released...
Prudence (Tom Crandles of Au.Ra) Releases New Single 'It's Useless'
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 In anticipation of Friday's release Prudence is sharing 'It's Useless' the final pre-release single to lifted from Negatives. The song debuted at Backseat Mafia and is also available at Bandcamp. The song follows the release of singles 'I Give Up' and 'Waste Some Time.' Listen to the new single now!...
Kill Rock Stars' zannie Releases Album 'How Do I Get That Star'
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Brooklyn’s Zannie Owens conceived of their debut solo record, How Do I Get That Star, as an homage to Voyager One Golden Record, the album that Carl Sagan and Lynn Margulis sent into space in 1977. It’s zannie’s debut record under their own name, as well as the first release with Kill Rock Stars....
Ben Burgess to Release Debut Album in September
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 For the award-winning wordsmith, this moment has been a lifetime in the making. Now that he's got his shot, it's safe to say the Texas native capitalized on it, earning his stripes with Big Loud studio wizard and platinum-manufacturer Joey Moi, who produced every track but one. Plus, watch the music...
Mat Kerekes Announces Headline Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 17, 2022 Mat Kerekes has announced a run of headline shows as well as additional dates supporting Movements in support of his new solo LP ‘Nova’ out now via Wax Bodega. Headline dates will kick off November 8 with support from Rachel Bobbitt. Check out the complete list of upcoming live shows now!...
Unturned Release New Single 'If You Know'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2022 Minneapolis pop punk band UNTURNED have released the second summer anthem, If You Know, everywhere music can be heard. 'If You Know,' and 'Wax' are taken from the bands forthcoming debut LP, Dreams of Being on Television. Watch the music video for the brand-new single now!...
zannie Releases 'get that star' Album Title Track
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 'get that star,” out now, is a song of hope. It’s directly inspired by the Voyager One Golden Record, the album that Carl Sagan and Lynn Margulis sent into space in 1977, and follows the journey of an alien that is trying to get back to their home planet. Watch the new music video for the single now...
Blessed Announce New Album & Release Lead Single 'Anything'
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 Blessed recorded Circuitous at Vancouver’s Rain City Recorders with Matt Roach and Emily Ryan. The record was mixed by John Congleton (Swans, St. Vincent, Wye Oak) and mastered by Greg Obis (Alabaster Deplume, Cloud Nothings). The group experimented with two different drum setups, eventually blendin...
Mat Kerekes Releases New Solo Album 'Nova'
by Michael Major - August 05, 2022 Kerekes recorded and engineered the record in the basement of his Virginia house, but after tracking drums he discovered a new pet peeve: his own drum style. To redo the drums, he called up his friend, Turnstile drummer Daniel Fang. Previously released singles from the album include “Danger”, “Look ...
DB Edmunds to Release 'Lifes Wild Ride' EP
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022 DB Edmunds’ gift for guitar-pop alchemy has long been celebrated by fans of his Chapel Hill, NC-based bands Gladhands and The Stars Explode — in 2020, Matthew Sweet dug the latter’s song “Matthew Sweet” so much, he wrote and recorded “Stars Explode” in response. The six-song EP was co-produced with ...
Preoccupations Share New Single 'Death of Melody'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022 The second single off of Canada’s Preoccupations forthcoming fourth studio LP Arrangements, “Death of Melody” throws you inside a tumbling, six sided reverb tank filled with shape-shifting shoegaze haze. It recalls the martial, machine like rhythms of the bands 2015 full length. Plus, check out upco...
Goon Shares New Single 'Emily Says'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022 Los Angeles indie rock quartet Goon released their final single “Emily Says.” Frontman Kenny Becker wrote “Emily Says” about his wife Emily Elkin, a brilliant cellist who currently plays in Angel Olsen’s band and has played with Olivia Rodrigo, Halsey, Troye Sivan, Thee Oh Sees, Mikal Cronin and mor...
QUEEN KWONG Releases New Album 'Couples Only'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022 QUEEN KWONG, aka Carré Kwong Callaway, has released her new album Couples Only. The album was released via Sonic Ritual, the record includes the recent singles 'On The Run' (featuring Roger O’Donnell of The Cure), 'I Know Who You Are,' and 'Without You, Whatever.' Listen to the new album now!...
zannie Releases New Track 'for a while'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022 Today, we share zannie’s new song “for a while,” a midi-medieval country song, largely about Zannie’s hometown of New Bern, NC. It blends the philosophical concept of the eternal return with the strange, occasional longing to return to your place of origins. Watch the music video for the new single ...
Oliver Sim Shares New Song 'GMT'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022 Oliver Sim—best known for his work as songwriter, bassist and vocalist of The xx—unveils a new song, “GMT,” with a video by longtime friend and collaborator Laura Jane Coulson. Sim’s debut album Hideous Bastard is a collection of songs produced by bandmate Jamie xx. Watch the music video now! Plus, ...
TALAS Classic Hard Rock Band Announce New Album '1985'
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022 TALAS is back with the release of their new album 1985. Formed in the early ‘70s and dissolved in 1985, TALAS may have never reached arena-headlining status, but they were an integral part of the early ‘80s hard rock scene, and their long-awaited return does not disappoint. Pre-order the new album n...
Patrick Holland & Tops' Jane Penny Share New Single
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022 Montreal-based artist, producer, engineer and remixer Patrick Holland will release his self-produced debut album, You’re The Boss and today he shares another single to preview the record. Listen to the song and watch the video from Erin O’Connor, the director behind the videos for both of Holland’s ...
Sierra Ferrell Covers 'Years' for New John Anderson Tribute Album
by Michael Major - June 29, 2022 Produced by Dan Auerbach and David Ferguson, the record features new versions of some of Anderson’s beloved songs, performed by Ferrell, Brothers Osborne, Tyler Childers, Eric Church, Brent Cobb, Luke Combs, Sierra Hull, Jamey Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Del McCoury, John Prine, Nathaniel Rateliff, Stu...
Preoccupations Announce New Album 'Arrangements'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 The band are today releasing new song “Ricochet” a gothic dark pop churn with lead vocalist and songwriter Matthew Flegel. Preoccupations are known for their truly transformative live shows and will be hitting North America in support of the new album. Check out the complete list of tour dates now!...
Mat Kerekes Announces Upcoming New Album 'Nova'
by Michael Major - June 08, 2022 The album’s title was inspired by two places-an early 2000s PC game and the state where he’s living. He’s been splitting time between his hometown Toledo, Ohio and Woodbridge in North Virginia—NoVa to locals. The first single “Danger” is out now....
Sauna Share 'Get Strange' Taken From Debut Album 'Dose Yourself'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 Sauna today share “Get Strange” from their debut album Dose Yourself. The band are set to launch the album at a release show at The Monarch Tavern in Toronto on Saturday May 28th. They will also be playing Lawnya Vawnya Festival this June and Hillside in July. Sauna is Michael le Riche (Fake Palms)... |