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Jess Williamson Announces New Album 'Time Ain't Accidental' Photo Jess Williamson Announces New Album 'Time Ain't Accidental'
by Michael Major - March 28, 2023

Jess Williamson announces her new album Time Ain’t Accidental, out through Mexican Summer, with a video for lead single “Hunter.” Williamson has also announced a North American spring tour that kicks off in Nashville, TN on May 19th and wraps on June 17th in Los Angeles. Tour highlights include show...

The Moss Announce Headline May Tour Dates Photo The Moss Announce Headline May Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 07, 2023

The Moss recently wrapped up a nearly sold out western U.S. headline tour, quickly earning a rapturous fanbase with their euphoric live show and the recent release of their Insomnia EP on S-Curve / Hollywood Records. EP title track “Insomnia” has become a breakout single for the band following major...

THE MOSS Announces Co-Headline Tour With almost monday Photo THE MOSS Announces Co-Headline Tour With almost monday
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023

Hailed for bringing their youthful exuberance and alternative-rock swagger to the studio and the stage, EP title track “Insomnia” has become a breakout single for the band following major support from key Alternative radio outlets which has led to their first Alternative radio chart debut....

flipturn Releases Alternate Version of Album Standout 'Sad Disco' for Valentine's Day Photo flipturn Releases Alternate Version of Album Standout 'Sad Disco' for Valentine's Day
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023

A more hushed and experimental take on the original, the rework was recorded and produced at Pine Studios in Jacksonville, Florida, by the band’s close friend Taylor Neal. Lyrically, the song takes the cliché of “helplessly in love” and gives it a much more literal meaning, making this the perfect l...

Kitchen Dwellers Announce Brooklyn Bowl Show Photo Kitchen Dwellers Announce Brooklyn Bowl Show
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023

Fast rising alt/Americana and bluegrass band Kitchen Dwellers are following last week’s Spring Tour announcement with an added performance at New York’s Brooklyn Bowl. The Dwellers and fast rising, East Coast outfit, Eggy will co-headline the evening and will be joined by Nashville’s Sicard Hollow a...

Lucero Drops New Single 'Macon If We Make It' Photo Lucero Drops New Single 'Macon If We Make It'
by Michael Major - January 18, 2023

Inspired by an impending hurricane, the song draws parallels between a literal storm and a troubled relationship back home, before the listener is carried out like a raft on guitarist Brian Venable’s ripping guitar solo. The band has also announced two album release shows on February 24 in Memphis a...

NARROW HEAD Release 'Caroline' Single & Announce Headline NA Tour Photo NARROW HEAD Release 'Caroline' Single & Announce Headline NA Tour
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023

Narrow Head’s latest single “Caroline” captures the band at their most nakedly pop-inflected moment yet. Washes of melodics and A/B song-structures are subsumed in an ocean-spray of glimmering distortion and aired with sweetly sung words, generating Moments of Clarity’s soft album centerpiece....

Kitchen Dwellers Announce Spring 2023 Tour Dates Photo Kitchen Dwellers Announce Spring 2023 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 17, 2023

The Bozeman, MT, Americana alt/bluegrass band Kitchen Dwellers have announced their 17-date 2023 Spring Tour with support from Nashville’s Sicard Hollow. The tour kicks off on April 12 in Davenport, IA at Raccoon Motel. The newly announced dates will take the band through the midwest, southeast, and...

Billy Tibbals Shares New Single 'Hollywood Baby' Photo Billy Tibbals Shares New Single 'Hollywood Baby'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023

Billy Tibbals shared his newest single “Hollywood Baby” via Silver Arrow Records. Produced by Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), the single harkens back to rock ‘n’ roll before it became simply ‘rock’; complete with driving pianos, swaggering guitar licks, and studio strings straight from Abbey Road...

Little Hurt Shares New Single 'Buttercup' Featuring The Ready Set Photo Little Hurt Shares New Single 'Buttercup' Featuring The Ready Set
by Michael Major - November 08, 2022

The song is a compact, clever nugget of pristine pop-rock perfection that features longtime friend The Ready Set on guest vocals. ‘Buttercup’ offers a frank confession of romantic uncertainty and insecurity — set to a funky backbeat, pulsing guitars, colorful layers of emotion and an instantly memor...

White Reaper Announce New Album 'Asking for a Ride' Photo White Reaper Announce New Album 'Asking for a Ride'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022

White Reaper have announced details of their new album Asking for a Ride, which will be released on Elektra Entertainment and is available for pre-order now. The band have also shared the new song, “Pages” which is available now on all streaming platforms and joined by a Lance Bangs directed music v...

Honey Harper Release New Single 'Hard To Make A Living' from 'Honey Harper & The Infi Photo Honey Harper Release New Single 'Hard To Make A Living' from 'Honey Harper & The Infinite Sky'
by Michael Major - October 05, 2022

The band also released an official performance video filmed at EastWest Studios in Los Angeles, CA. The song was written by frontman William Fussell and Honey Harper co-founder and keyboardist Alana Pagnutti, who took a far greater role in songwriting following their 2020 debut album Starmaker....

Vince Guaraldi's 'Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus' Sets 60th Anniversary Vinyl Rele Photo Vince Guaraldi's 'Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus' Sets 60th Anniversary Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - September 27, 2022

Craft Recordings celebrates the 60th anniversary of Vince Guaraldi’s Jazz Impressions of Black Orpheus, with a variety of reissues. A deluxe, expanded edition of the 1962 album—featuring “Cast Your Fate to the Wind”—offers 16 bonus tracks, including 12 previously unreleased selections, with outtakes...

Nikki Lane Releases New Album 'Denim & Diamonds' Photo 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...

Rhett Miller Releases New Single 'Go Through You' From New Album 'The Misfit' Photo Rhett Miller Releases New Single 'Go Through You' From New Album 'The Misfit'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2022

The 11-song collection was co-written and produced by Miller’s Hudson Valley, NY neighbor Sam Cohen (Kevin Morby, Sharon Van Etten, Danger Mouse) and continues their musical partnership that began on 2018’s The Messenger. Watch the visualizer for the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming headline...

Honey Harper Announces New Album 'Honey Harper & The Infinite Sky' Photo 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 ...

The California Honeydrops Announce New Album 'Soft Spot' Photo The California Honeydrops Announce New Album 'Soft Spot'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2022

“Takin’ My Time” kicks off with a slinky groove that the Honeydrops are known for, having made a career out of their signature blend of Bay Area R&B, Southern soul, Delta blues, and New Orleans second line. “Takin’ My Time” embodies exactly what guitarist, trumpeter, and lead singer Lech Wierzynkski...

Kelsey Waldon Releases New Album 'No Regular Dog' Photo Kelsey Waldon Releases New Album 'No Regular Dog'
by Michael Major - August 12, 2022

Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Dave’s Room Studio, No Regular Dog is rooted in deep self-reflection and features Waldon’s most personal songwriting to date. With these eleven songs, including “Season’s Ending,” a tribute to Waldon’s mentor Jo...

The California Honeydrops Announce 'Soft Spot' Album Photo The California Honeydrops Announce 'Soft Spot' Album
by Michael Major - August 11, 2022

The California Honeydrops have hit the post-lockdown ground running. Tour dates and festivals returned, including the Honeydrops’ first headlining show at Red Rocks, and, much to the delight of the band and fans alike, the group returned to the recording studio to lay down a new full-length album. P...

The Joy Formidable Announce 'Into The Blue' Deluxe Edition Photo The Joy Formidable Announce 'Into The Blue' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - August 08, 2022

Celebrated Welsh, alt-rock band The Joy Formidable will release the band's Into The Blue Deluxe Edition. Out digitally in September, the forthcoming release includes two new songs as well as new artwork to commemorate the release. Watch the lyric video for 'Somewhere New' now. Plus, check out upcomi...

The Joy Formidable Announce Fall Tour Dates Photo The Joy Formidable Announce Fall Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022

The Joy Formidable announced U.S. fall tour dates in support of their latest release, Into The Blue. The tour kicks off on September 3 in Austin, TX at Empire Control Room and hit markets such as New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, San Francis...

Kelsey Waldon Releases New Song 'Tall and Mighty' Photo Kelsey Waldon Releases New Song 'Tall and Mighty'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022

“Tall and Mighty” is the second song unveiled from Waldon’s highly anticipated new album, No Regular Dog. Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker) and recorded at Los Angeles’ Dave’s Room Studio, No Regular Dog is rooted in deep self-reflection and features Waldon’s most personal ...

Low Hum Announce USA Summer Tour Dates Photo Low Hum Announce USA Summer Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 24, 2022

Low Hum’s latest album Nonfiction, was recorded and co-produced with Jon Joseph, and expands upon Desha’s kaleidoscopic Lo-fi meets Hi-fi futurism: a mixture of oceanic tranquility, dreampop-like sensibilities, heavy fuzzed-out riffs juxtaposed alongside melodious synth and vocals with refreshing pu...

Kelsey Waldon Confirms 'No Regular Dog' Headline Tour Photo Kelsey Waldon Confirms 'No Regular Dog' Headline Tour
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022

Kelsey Waldon will embark on her nationwide “No Regular Dog Tour” this summer with newly confirmed shows at Brooklyn’s Knitting Factory, Philadelphia’s MilkBoy, Seattle’s Tractor Tavern, Portland’s Polaris Hall, Austin’s 3TEN ACL, Fort Worth’s Tulips FTW, Lexington’s The Burl, Los Angeles’ Hotel Caf...

Slothrust Announces Fall North American Tour Photo Slothrust Announces Fall North American Tour
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022

Rising alt-rock band Slothrust has announced that they will be continuing their trip around North America this fall. The one month tour – kicking off on September 29th – will bring the band to a number of cities they missed earlier this year including: Dallas, New Orleans, St. Louis, Toronto, Cambri...












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