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Duran Duran Cover Elo's 'Evil Woman' For Halloween From 'DANSE MACABRE- DE LUXE' Albu Photo Duran Duran Cover Elo's 'Evil Woman' For Halloween From 'DANSE MACABRE- DE LUXE' Album
by Blair Ingenthron - October 13, 2024

Duran Duran have unveiled one of their new bonus tracks on their Danse Macabre - De Luxe album: a cover of ELO's classic 'Evil Woman' - out now on BMG/Tape Modern....

UK Band RAT BOY Set New Album 'SUBURBIA CALLING', Share Lead Single 'BADMAN' Photo UK Band RAT BOY Set New Album 'SUBURBIA CALLING', Share Lead Single 'BADMAN'
by Josh Sharpe - July 15, 2024

‘SUBURBIA CALLING’ sees RAT BOY exploring stories from their roots in Essex. It’s the land of wheeler-dealers and dodgy geezers, and home to nosey neighbors, rowdy clubs and Joey Essex. Ahead of the album, they have released their new single 'BADMAN.' Listen to it now!...

The Coronas Release Single 'Speak Up', the First From Eighth Studio Album Photo The Coronas Release Single 'Speak Up', the First From Eighth Studio Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024

Renowned as one of the best live acts in Ireland, The Coronas are offering an early taste from their forthcoming eighth studio album with the release of the project’s first single, entitled “Speak Up.” The single is an uplifting cry for help and guidance, a journey of lyrical positivity that builds ...

The Coronas Cap an Epic Year With North American Tour Set for March as Work on 8th St Photo The Coronas Cap an Epic Year With North American Tour Set for March as Work on 8th Studio Album Begins
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024

Voted #1 “Live Act of the Year” by Hot Press Magazine, Ireland's popular and hardest-working band The Coronas are set for a 2024 North American tour that will kick off on March 5 at the Empty Bottle in Chicago and will include a St. Patrick's Day show at New York City's famed Bowery Ballroom. ...

The Paranoid Style Shares 'Last Night In Chickentown' From New LP 'The Interrogator Photo The Paranoid Style Shares 'Last Night In Chickentown' From New LP 'The Interrogator
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024

The Paranoid Style is also notably confirmed to open for Drive-By Truckers in Athens, GA on February 16th at the famed 40 Watt as part of 'HeAthens Homecoming.' Watch the lyric video for the new single now!...

Mento Buru Releasing New Holiday EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas II' Photo Mento Buru Releasing New Holiday EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas II'
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Mento Buru is a 7-piece band from Bakersfield, CA that combines an energetic blend of Latin alternative, Jamaican SKA and reggae sounds. Veterans of ska music's hyperactive nineties third wave, the group has released music on the Moon Ska and Steady Beat record labels establishing their reputation a...

Duran Duran Release Sixteenth Studio Album, 'DANSE MACABRE' Photo Duran Duran Release Sixteenth Studio Album, 'DANSE MACABRE'
by Blair Ingenthron - October 29, 2023

Duran Duran releases their sixteenth studio album, 'Danse Macabre,' featuring brand new songs and covers of Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, The Rolling Stones, Siouxie and the Banshees, and more. The album also includes collaborations with former band members and producers....

Duran Duran Release New Single 'Black Moonlight' Photo Duran Duran Release New Single 'Black Moonlight'
by Michael Major - September 22, 2023

The second of three brand new songs featured on the Danse Macabre album, ‘Black Moonlight’ sees Duran Duran reunited with long-time friend and collaborator Nile Rodgers in a timeless display of dance-rock glamour. Fueled by an instantly catchy bass line and infectious guitar hook, while Nick Rhodes’...

Video: Duran Duran Reveal Music Video for Album Title Track 'Danse Macabre' Photo Video: Duran Duran Reveal Music Video for Album Title Track 'Danse Macabre'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2023

With creative director Linc Gasking at the helm, this stunning new video clip showcases cutting-edge, AI-driven techniques, some of which were only launched as recently as last weekend. The culmination is a 3D animated masterpiece that, in previous times, would have demanded an entire team, over a y...

Duran Duran Announce Sixteenth Studio Album 'Danse Macabre' Photo Duran Duran Announce Sixteenth Studio Album 'Danse Macabre'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023

Fans can also look forward to Duran Duran’s Halloween covers of Billie Eilish’s ‘Bury A Friend’, Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ (feat. Victoria De Angelis of Måneskin), The Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It Black’, the Rick James-inspired ‘Super Lonely Freak’, Siouxsie and the Banshees’ ‘Spellbound’, Cerron...

Promiseland Unveils New Single 'Bad Days' Photo Promiseland Unveils New Single 'Bad Days'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023

The accompanying Pietro Copps-directed video draws inspiration from Promiseland’s heroic and literal upside-down performances across New York City with a nod to The Specials’ 1981 “Ghost Town” music video. It follows the multifaceted artist as he roams through the streets of Los Angeles, searching n...

General PUBLIC Re-issue 'All the Rage' & 'Hand to Mouth' LPs Photo General PUBLIC Re-issue 'All the Rage' & 'Hand to Mouth' LPs
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023

After the break-up of The bEAT in 1983 Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger decided to continue working together in a new venture. They joined up with keyboardist Mickey Billingham (Dexys Midnight Runners), bassist Horace Panther (The Specials)  and drummer Stoker (Dexys Midnight Runners) to form General...

Sad Night Dynamite Announce North American Headline Tour Photo Sad Night Dynamite Announce North American Headline Tour
by Michael Major - May 03, 2022

Sad Night Dynamite are a rare act truly making a world of their own: one in which to explore the space between dystopia and escapism, home truths and grim fantasy. Across two mixtapes, their suitably mind-altering sound incorporates influences from Tyler, The Creator and The Specials to Morricone in...

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Release New Single 'Go Get A Tattoo' Photo Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Release New Single 'Go Get A Tattoo'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 10, 2021

Sticky, the band’s fourth full-length studio album, is available for pre-order now at all DSPs and each digital pre-save will include an instant download of “Go Get A Tattoo” along with previously released singles “My Town” and “Sticky.”...

Liz Phair Announces New Album 'Soberish' Photo Liz Phair Announces New Album 'Soberish'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 14, 2021

Almost thirty years since her peerless debut album, Exile In Guyville, was released (voted #56 on Rolling Stone’s 2020 list of the 500 Greatest albums of All Time), Phair returns with a new record....

Reba McEntire Will Release 'All The Women I Am' Concert on YouTube Photo Reba McEntire Will Release 'All The Women I Am' Concert on YouTube
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 09, 2021

“2011 was the last time we got to go out and play a big arena tour, and I’m so glad we captured this show on film. I know it’s not the same as being there in person, but I hope this gives my fans something to enjoy until we can get back out there on the road safely,” shares Reba. ...

The Mighty Mighty BossToneS Sign With Hellcat Records Photo The Mighty Mighty BossToneS Sign With Hellcat Records
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 25, 2021

Hellcat Records is pleased to welcome the progenitors of ska, The Mighty Mighty BossToneS to the family. ...

MENTO BURU Releasing New EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas' on November 25 Photo MENTO BURU Releasing New EP 'East Bakersfield Christmas' on November 25
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 24, 2020

Mento Buru is a 7-piece band from Bakersfield, CA that combines an energetic blend of Latin alternative, Jamaican SKA and reggae sounds....

Mourning The Passing Of Toots Hibbert Photo Mourning The Passing Of Toots Hibbert
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2020

VP Records joins family, friends and fans as we collectively mourn the passing of Reggae icon Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert. ...

Frederick Nathaniel 'Toots' Hibbert Dies at 77 Photo Frederick Nathaniel 'Toots' Hibbert Dies at 77
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

VP Records joins family, friends and fans as we collectively mourn the passing of Reggae icon Frederick Nathaniel ‘Toots’ Hibbert. ...

Reba McEntire's 30th Anniversary Edition of 'Rumor Has It' Out Now Photo Reba McEntire's 30th Anniversary Edition of 'Rumor Has It' Out Now
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 11, 2020

Country superstar Reba McEntire releases the 30th Anniversary Edition of her iconic album, Rumor Has It, today....

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Fr Photo BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!...

Vive Le Rock Awards 2020 to Take Place at 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire Photo Vive Le Rock Awards 2020 to Take Place at 02 Shepherd's Bush Empire
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 28, 2020

Staking its reputation as an essential rock 'n' roll date in the annual calendar, with two now fabled awards nights at the 02 Islington Academy in 2018 and 2019 which saw a vast array of iconic artists performing and rubbing shoulders, the 2020 Vive Le Rock Awards is confirmed to take place this com...

WANK To Release 'White Knuckle Ride' on March 6 via Die Laughing Records Photo WANK To Release 'White Knuckle Ride' on March 6 via Die Laughing Records
by Abigail Charpentier - February 20, 2020

Long-running Orange County pop-punk band WANK has signed with Die Laughing Records (Michael Des Barres & the Mistakes, The Vibrators, The Venomous Pinks) which will release their album 'White Knuckle Ride' digitally on March 6. The long-awaited LP has previously only been available at the band's sho...

'A Turning Point At Reservoir'—Evolution To A Full-Service Music Company Through Deal Photo 'A Turning Point At Reservoir'—Evolution To A Full-Service Music Company Through Deal With Chrysalis Records
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 29, 2019

As reported by Music Business Worldwide, Reservoir has struck a deal to bring UK-based music company Blue Raincoat Music and its subsidiary Chrysalis Records into Reservoir's portfolio of offerings. The deal includes master rights to Chrysalis Records' entire catalog of hits including Sinead O'Conno...











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