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Oysterband Announce 'A Long Long Goodbye' Shows Photo Oysterband Announce 'A Long Long Goodbye' Shows
by Michael Major - February 12, 2024

With a tour aptly named “A Long Long Goodbye”, Oysterband will be bowing-out in style with a year of unmissable shows planned at some of their favourite haunts, where they will be performing a career-spanning set, including highlights of their collaborations with June Tabor....

Frank Turner Announces 'Undefeated' Spring And Summer U.S. Headline Tour Photo Frank Turner Announces 'Undefeated' Spring And Summer U.S. Headline Tour
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

Kicking off on Thursday, May 23 at XL Live in Harrisburg, PA, Turner's Undefeated Tour will feature his long-standing band The Sleeping Souls and hit markets across the south, midwest, west coast and east coast. The tour will feature support from Amigo the Devil, Bridge City Sinners and Micah Schnab...

Lime Garden Share 'I Want To Be You' Single Ahead of New Album Photo Lime Garden Share 'I Want To Be You' Single Ahead of New Album
by Michael Major - November 20, 2023

In anticipation of their forthcoming debut album — One More Thing, out February 16 via So Young Records — fast-rising Brighton ones to watch Lime Garden shared their newest single, 'I Want To Be You,' last week. The track also arrived alongside an incredible music video, directed by Sal Redpath (Sor...

The Connells Release New Live Album 'Set The Stage' Photo The Connells Release New Live Album 'Set The Stage'
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023

Their 1987 Mitch Easter-produced album Boylan Heights established them as college-radio favorites, and they went on to work with producers including Gary Smith (Pixies, Billy Bragg), Hugh Jones (Echo & the Bunnymen, Modern English) and Lou Giordano (Goo Goo Dolls, Bob Mould) on subsequent albums....

Natalie Merchant Debuts New Single 'Tower of Babel' Photo Natalie Merchant Debuts New Single 'Tower of Babel'
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023

The track features arrangements by trombone player Steve Davis, and follows the first single and video, “Come On, Aphrodite”—featuring Abena Koomson-Davis—from Merchant’s forthcoming album Keep Your Courage. Produced by Merchant, Keep Your Courage is the artist’s ninth solo studio album, and the lat...

Natalie Merchant Adds New Dates to Her European 'Keep Your Courage' Tour Photo Natalie Merchant Adds New Dates to Her European 'Keep Your Courage' Tour
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023

Natalie Merchant, the critically acclaimed American singer-songwriter, is set to embark on a UK tour to promote her forthcoming album, Keep Your Courage. Over the years, she has collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Billy Bragg, Gavin Bryars, David Byrne, The Chieftains, Cowboy Junkie...

Video: Natalie Merchant Debuts 'Come On, Aphrodite' Music Video Photo Video: Natalie Merchant Debuts 'Come On, Aphrodite' Music Video
by Michael Major - March 16, 2023

Natalie Merchant unveils a new video for her latest single “Come On, Aphrodite”—watch here. Filmed in Brooklyn, New York, the new video is directed by Matthew Shattuck (Foo Fighters, John Legend) and edited by Andrew Pulaski (Joey Bada$$, A$AP Ferg). Watch the new music video now!...

Sixthman Announces Cayamo 2024 Lineup Featuring Lyle Lovett, The Mavericks, Lucius, S Photo Sixthman Announces Cayamo 2024 Lineup Featuring Lyle Lovett, The Mavericks, Lucius, Sunny War & More
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023

The upcoming sailing will once more showcase a stacked lineup of diverse artists spanning multiple genres, including Lyle Lovett, The Mavericks, Billy Bragg, Shawn Colvin, Lucius, The Lone Bellow, KT Tunstall, Nikki Lane, Langhorne Slim, Brandy Clark, Kelly Willis, Susan Werner, Sunny War, and more ...

Natalie Merchant Unveils New Single 'Come On, Aphrodite' Photo Natalie Merchant Unveils New Single 'Come On, Aphrodite'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023

It is the first track released from Merchant’s forthcoming album, Keep Your Courage, and establishes the record’s themes of love and passion as essential to the human experience. Merchant’s ninth solo studio album, and the latest new material since 2014’s self-titled record, Keep Your Courage will b...

DB Edmunds to Release 'Lifes Wild Ride' EP Photo 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 ...

Rebellion Festival and R-Fest Announce Stages and Set Times Photo Rebellion Festival and R-Fest Announce Stages and Set Times
by Michael Major - June 20, 2022

It’s the news Rebellion Festival regulars have been waiting for! Now is the time to start planning and scheduling as stages and times for both Rebellion Festival in The Winter Gardens and the new R-Fest outdoor festival, situated in front of Blackpool Tower on the promenade directly down from the Wi...

Raleigh-Based Alternative Band The Connells Release Acoustic EP Photo Raleigh-Based Alternative Band The Connells Release Acoustic EP
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022

Today, the internationally celebrated, Raleigh-based alternative band The Connells  released an acoustic EP, reinterpreting four tracks from their acclaimed album Steadman’s Wake. The album, which was released in September to wide praise, marked the end of a 20-year recording hiatus for the band. Re...

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Releases 'Ketamine (The Remix EP)' Photo Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Releases 'Ketamine (The Remix EP)'
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022

Other contributions come from the band’s longtime mixer, Brandon Bost (HAIM, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga), Finnish electronic duo Pihka Is My Name and Brooklyn’s Lauren Flax; each re-imagining the haunting track to make it their own. The song that started it all, “Ketamine,” was the first release from th...

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Announces July Tour Dates Photo Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Announces July Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 04, 2022

On the heels of a successful, sold-out series of spring tour dates, Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) have announced a July headline tour. The tour kicks off on July 22 at Soundstage in Baltimore, along with a special appearance in Michael C. H...

VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Release New Music Vide Photo VIDEO: Michael C. Hall's Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum Release New Music Video
by Michael Major - March 11, 2022

To celebrate the launch of the band’s first-ever North American headline tour this spring, Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) have released an interactive video for “Sideways,” a track from their acclaimed album THANKS FOR COMING, out now....

Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen Band Announces U.S. Tour Dates Photo Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen Band Announces U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 16, 2022

The three band members met several years ago on Broadway during the production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Michael C. Hall is a musical talent and a longstanding Broadway performer, having played leading roles in Chicago, Cabaret, Hedwig and was selected by David Bowie to star in his musical, Laza...

Robert Rodriguez Launches 'Something About The Beatles' Podcast Photo Robert Rodriguez Launches 'Something About The Beatles' Podcast
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022

Drummer Dennis Diken (Smithereens), bassist Arion Salazar (ex-Third Eye Blind), multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone (Wilco, The Autumn Defense) and  Luther Russell (currently performing as one half of the duo Those Pretty Wrongs alongside ex-Big Star Jody Stephens) form a panel with Rodriguez to discu...

VIDEO: Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen Share New Music Video Photo VIDEO: Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen Share New Music Video
by Michael Major - November 18, 2021

Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum (Michael C. Hall, Peter Yanowitz & Matt Katz-Bohen) have released the official video for “Tomorrow’s Screams,” from their debut album THANKS FOR COMING, ahead of their Fall European Headline Tour that kicks off next week. Watch the new music video and check out ...

The Connells Share Title Track from Upcoming Album 'Steadman's Wake' Photo The Connells Share Title Track from Upcoming Album 'Steadman's Wake'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 28, 2021

Steadman’s Wake features eight new songs and 3 re-recorded versions of previously-released demos which originally appeared on 2001’s Old-School Dropouts CD....

The Connells Share First New Music in 20 Years, Announce New Album 'Steadman's Wake' Photo The Connells Share First New Music in 20 Years, Announce New Album 'Steadman's Wake'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 23, 2021

The group has also announced their upcoming album Steadman’s Wake, which is out on September 24 via Black Park/Missing Piece Records....

Billie Joe Armstrong Releases Quarantine Covers Album 'No Fun Mondays' Photo Billie Joe Armstrong Releases Quarantine Covers Album 'No Fun Mondays'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 27, 2020

Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong releases his YouTube covers series No Fun Mondays as a 14-song collection today via Reprise/Warner Records – available now on vinyl, CD, and digitally....

Dave Hause Releases Patty Griffin & Paddy Costello Covers EPs Photo Dave Hause Releases Patty Griffin & Paddy Costello Covers EPs
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 26, 2020

Philly-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause is excited to announce the release of his two brand new EPs, Patty and Paddy....

Anti-Flag Announces Retrospective Documentary Photo Anti-Flag Announces Retrospective Documentary
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

'Ita??s hard to sum up the life of a band in an hour and a half,a?? explains vocalist and guitarist Justin Sane of politically-fueled punk rock band Anti-Flag....

Chris DeMakes A Podcast Special Labor Day Episode Photo Chris DeMakes A Podcast Special Labor Day Episode
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter Rick Nielsen of CHEAP TRICK joins Chris DeMakes for a very special Labor Day episode of Chris DeMakes A Podcast to discuss, critique and analyze their mega hit single 'Surrender' off of 1978's Heaven Tonigh...

Beans On Toast Releases New Song 'Glastonbury Weekend' Photo Beans On Toast Releases New Song 'Glastonbury Weekend'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2020

With the Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts postponed this year because of you-know-what,  Beans' latest single arrives on what would have been its 50th Anniversary celebration....












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