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Billy Tibbals Shares New Single 'Hurt So Bad'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2023 Produced by Chris Robinson, the track showcases Tibbals’ signature glam-rock swagger, complete with jangly guitars and a stomping beat that fuses 60s rock with 00s indie-pop energy. Across tight hooks reminiscent of The Strokes and complete with a sparking guitar solo.... 
MODEST MOUSE & Pixies Announce Co-Headline Tour with Cat Power
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023 Modest Mouse will be joining forces with Pixies for the third and final leg of Pixies’ 2023 North American tour. With Special Guest Cat Power, the co-headline tour kicks off August 20 at the Stone Pony Summerstage, Asbury Park, NJ, wrapping up in California mid-September with more shows to be announ... 
The Dirty Shirts Thrills With New Single 'HEART ATTACK'
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023 Alternative rockers The Dirty Shirts have returned with the release of their explosive new single “HEART ATTACK.” The track was produced by Jeff Saenz (Leon Bridges, Reverend Horton Heat, Nikki Lane), engineered by Joel Raif, and recorded at Modern Electric Sound Recorders in Dallas, Texas.... 
VIDEO: The Gulps Release Official Video For 'Mirror Mirror'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023 Dropping like a disintegrating disco ball hanging by its final thread, the track itself is similarly changeable as it swings between the slick indie stylistics of The Strokes in one moment to the zaniness of The Lemon Twigs another, all while doggedly throwing-off the straight-jacket of convention a... 
Ben Kweller to Release 'Sha Sha' 20th Anniversary Deluxe
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023 This Slacker-core gem was recorded by Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Lemonheads) back in 2001 when BK was coming up in NYC with The Strokes and Moldy Peaches. Sha Sha Deluxe will be available on Triple-LP, Triple-CD, and USB Toothbrush (Yes, a red toothbrush that you plug into your computer).... 
JW Francis Shares New Single 'Going Home To A Party'
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 'Going Home To A Party' is an infectious indie-pop jammer - skittish drums and impatient guitars roll through the entire track, while JW’s vocals and keyboards intermittently command the limelight. He juxtaposes slowly chanted mantras in the verses against quick-fire affirmations in the chorus, deli... 
Pixies Announce Leg One of 2023 North American Headline Tour
by Michael Major - December 13, 2022 Currently in New Zealand wrapping up Phase One of their massive 2022 - 2023 World Tour, now Pixies share initial dates for the first leg of their 2023 North American headline trek. Pixies will hit the road on May 4 at the Fox Theatre in Oakland CA, headlining shows in U.S. western states through to ... 
The Velvet Hands Release 'Over It Now'
by Michael Major - December 05, 2022 Rising London-via-Cornwall four-piece THE VELVET HANDS have dropped their last track of the year, “Over It Now”. Blending hedonistic hooks reminiscent of The Strokes with a slacker kind of storytelling plucked straight from Pavement’s playbook, the band’s latest outing is an anti-capitalist anthem s... 
Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce 2023 Global Tour
by Michael Major - December 05, 2022 Acclaimed rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers announced their 2023 Tour, in support of their two #1 studio albums that were released in 2022, Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen. The Strokes, Iggy Pop, The Roots, The Mars Volta, St. Vincent, City and Colour, Thundercat, and King Princess will... 
Loud Hound Releases Debut EP 'It's Okay to Be Lonely Part #1'
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022 LOUD HOUND is the musical project of songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Tommy Florio, who has been making a name for himself over the last few years with his single releases that are influened by all genres and eras and artists as Bright Eyes, Modest Mouse, Cage The Elephant, Beruit and Tame ... 
JW Francis Shares New Single 'Dream House'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 New York’s self-styled ‘lofi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop’ artist JW Francis has shared new track 'Dream House', the title track from brand new album Dream House. 'Dream House' is a hazy track, a sonic-VHS floating along the intersection of wistful-longing and gratitude. Watch the new music vide... 
The Velvet Hands Announce New Album 'Sucker Punch'
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022 Hot on the tails of earlier releases “I Wanna Be There” and “Holiday In My Head”, “Telephone Love” is a riotous and raging track. Recorded at The Cube Studios in Perranporth and mixed at The Cave Studios in Par, the track comes as another notch in the band’s ever-growing list of stellar singles. Lis... 
Ben Kweller Announces 'Sha Sha' 20th Anniversary Release
by Michael Major - October 14, 2022 Ben Kweller, celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album Sha Sha, by announcing the 2023 release of a triple vinyl that features the album along with 22 demos, B-sides, live recordings, and other rarities never before released. The first single, a cover of the Smashing Pumpkins' 'Today,' was ... 
Sara Bareilles to Perform Benefit Concert at the Capitol Theatre In Port Chester, NY Tomorrow
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022 The full length concert is exclusively performed by Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, who recently completed an eight-week engagement of the fantasy musical, “Into The Woods” on Broadway. Sara’s self-described “piano based pop soul” and powerful lyrics give voice to the diffic... 
The Blue Stones Release 'What's It Take To Be Happy?' Single
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 The Blue Stones, aka Tarek Jafar and Justin Tessier, have spent the their summer performing across North America while releasing two blazing hot singles, “Don’t Miss” and “Good Ideas,” teasing a new full-length album, Pretty Monster. With it, The Blue Stones wrap up their summer with a third single ... 
Drew Beskin & The Sunshine Share 'Furrowed Brow'
by Michael Major - September 20, 2022 Athens, Georgia band Drew Beskin & The Sunshine are set to release their debut album Somewhere Sideways Same As You via Beskin’s own Super Canoe and guitarist Tommy Trautwein’s WBAZ Records. Sonically influenced by classic indie rock royalty like The Strokes & Oasis, new single “Furrowed Brow.”... 
JW Francis Shares New Single 'I Wanna Be Your Basketball'
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 New York’s self-styled ‘lofi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop’ artist JW Francis shares effervescent offering 'I Wanna Be Your Basketball', the latest reveal from brand new album Dream House. Dream House is slightly reminiscent of The Strokes and even has hints of Lou Reed. Plus, check out upcoming ... 
The Lazy Eyes Announce Debut U.S. Headline Tour
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 The new guard of psych rock, The Lazy Eyes, are announcing their debut North American tour, finally bringing their live show from Australia to the US this fall, with the US dates starting on Nov 7 in San Fransisco. This tour is in support of their much-anticipated debut album, Songbook, out earlier ... 
Vacant Weekend Unveil New Single 'Cool New Friends'
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022 Cumbrian trio - VACANT WEEKEND - return with a refreshing new anthem: “Cool New Friends”, out now. Landing just in time for the last days of summer, “Cool New Friends” blends balmy melodies and funk-laden guitar licks with twinkling percussion that is as iridescent as the early September dew. ... 
Academic Return With First New Music of 2022 'Don't Take It Personally'
by Michael Major - August 31, 2022 Irish band The Academic are back with their first single of 2022, “Don’t Take It Personally.” The song is out now via Capitol Records. “Don’t Take It Personally” arrives with a one-take live video, shot during a recent UK festival performance. The track was released alongside a new music video, whic... 
Red Hot Chili Peppers Unveil New Single & Brand New Studio Album
by Michael Major - August 19, 2022 Gearing up for their latest creative chapter, Red Hot Chili Peppers reveal a new single and music video entitled “Tippa My Tongue.' It heralds the arrival of the band’s second album of 2022 and thirteenth full-length offering, Return of the Dream Canteen, via Warner Records. Watch the new music vide... 
JW Francis Shares New Single 'Casino'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 JW Francis will release his new album Dream House, his third with London based label Sunday Best Recordings. Coinciding with the announcement he has also shared the gloriously up-beat new single “Casino,” and its accompanying video, which offers a glimpse into what to expect on his forthcoming feel-... 
VIDEO: King Princess Performs 'Let Us Die' on FALLON
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 To celebrate the album’s release, King Princess performed at Lollapalooza last week following a special album release show at Chicago’s House of Blues the night before. Later this year, she will embark on The Hold On Baby Tour, a North American run of headline dates with stops at several historic ve... 
Melt Mars Unveil New Single 'Tainted Hearts'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 Melt Mars are a mesmerizing alt-rock band hailing from Orange County, California. Commencing their musical journey as a solo project back in 2019, Melt Mars now comprises of dreamy vocalist Brian, Darnell (Bass), Eric (Synth), and John (Drums), completing their formation.... 
Quarters of Change Releases Debut Album INTO THE RIFT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2022 Lower East Side quartet Quarters of Change have unveiled their debut album Into The Rift. Featuring eleven electric and cathartic tracks, the album introduces and solidifies Quarters of Change as a standout quartet going beyond the typical conventions and traditional boundaries of genre to take the ... |
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