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North Mississippi Allstars Founding Member Cody Dickinson Releases Track 'Goodbye Albuquerque Tuesday Night'
by Josh Sharpe - May 02, 2024 The song is a fond farewell to the endless touring cycle from Dickinson, the founder and drumer of the North Mississippi Allstars. The track echoes the theme of Homemade, as Dickinson pays tribute to the changing priorities that bring him back home to Mississippi after a long performance run. 'Goodb... 
New Album 'Sounds Good' from Psychedelic Trio Brainstory Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - April 19, 2024 Brainstory has released their sophomore full-length album Sounds Good via Big Crown Records, produced by Leon Michels aka El Michels Affair. Sounds Good is an album that, simply put, lives up to its name with the band’s unique blend of psychedelic soul permeating each track as well as nods to their ... 
Brainstory Share El Michels Affair-Produced 'XFaded' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024 On Friday, April 19th, Brainstory will release their sophomore full-length album Sounds Good via Big Crown Records. The Los Angeles-area trio will also kick off their headline U.S. tour this Thursday, April 18th with a sold out show in Los Angeles, followed by UK / EU support dates in May with Lady ... 
Mark Newman Sets Live Performances For Spring 2024
by Michael Major - March 22, 2024 Catch singer-songwriter Mark Newman's live performances this Spring 2024 across Long Island and the Northeast. Mark Newman is a well traveled and in demand professional whose musical prowess has taken him around the world several times over; working alongside soul, blues, and rock greats of our time... 
BRAINSTORY Share Psychedelic Soul-infused Single 'Peach Optimo'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Explore the new psychedelic soul-infused single, 'Peach Optimo' by BRAINSTORY. This unique blend of music genres offers a fresh sound to the entertainment scene. Prior to “Peach Optimo,” Brainstory shared the Bob Dylan-influenced single “Too Yung” which was paired with “Listen,” and followed the alb... 
The Black Crowes Drop Second Track 'Cross Your Fingers' Off Their Forthcoming Album 'Happiness Bastards'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024 The Black Crowes debut “Cross Your Fingers,” their second release from their highly anticipated new album Happiness Bastards, via the band's own Silver Arrow Records. An electrifying plea against a toxic lover “Cross Your Fingers” couples' romantic agony with a killer guitar riff, emphasizing the bl... 
Video: BRAINSTORY Ft CLAIRO's Claire Cottrill Shares Video For El Michels Affair-Produced Track 'Hanging On'
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024 Brainstory share the video for “Hanging On” – their recent single that features Clairo's Claire Cottrill on backing vocals. The Latin / Psychedelic Soul-inspired tune was influenced by the 70's Chicano rock like War and Malo. They also announced new tour dates including headline shows and support da... 
Seminal, Six-Time, Platinum Rockers Blues Traveler To Kick Off Spring Concert Season With Select Shows
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 Grammy-Award Winning Rockers Blues Traveler have provided the soundtrack to some of the most memorable Spring and Summer concert seasons of their fans' lives. 2024 will be no different. The Six-Time Platinum-Selling band has unveiled the first set of dates that will take them through California, Ari... 
Zach Bryan, Dave Matthews Band, Tyler Childers, Neil Young Top All-Star Music Lineup For Bourbon & Beyond
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024 The lineup includes Zach Bryan and Cody Jinks on Saturday, and Tyler Childers and My Morning Jacket on Sunday, along with Matchbox Twenty, The National, Whiskey Myers, Black Pumas, The War On Drugs, The Beach Boys, Mt. Joy, Fleet Foxes, Young the Giant, Maren Morris, The Head and the Heart, Melissa ... 
Brainstory Share Track Ft. Clairo's Claire Cottrill & Announce New El Michels Affair-Produced Album 'Sounds Good'
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024 The Los Angeles-area trio also share new tour dates including headline shows and dates with The Budos Band and Lady Wray (see below); and their latest single, “Hanging On.” The Latin / Psychedelic Soul-inspired tune features Claire Cottrill (Clairo) on background vocals. Plus, check out tour dates!... 
Handsome Jack Drops New Single 'It's Understood'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 These 11 tracks embody the band's evolution over the last 10 years and showcases their distinctive blend of swampy blues, boogie-infused rock, and deep soul, evoking the golden age of rock-n-roll circa '68 to '72, as well as also pushing the boundaries of what contemporary rock music should, and can... 
The Allman Betts Band Announces 2024 Spring Tour
by Michael Major - January 16, 2024 Together, they're the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and a historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group's family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between... 
Mark Newman With Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer From The Blues Project) Sets New NYC And California Area Shows
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024 Mark Newman with Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer from The Blues Project) will be performing live in NYC and California. Catch them at El Verano Inn in California on Jan 19 and The Saloon in San Francisco on Jan 20. They will also be performing at The Bitter End in NYC on Jan 15, 2024. Don't miss this opport... 
Danielle Nicole Unveils New Single 'Love On My Brain'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024 The Love You Bleed was produced by Tony Braunagel (Taj Mahal, Eric Burdon, Robert Cray) and co-produced by Nicole, with John Porter (B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Bryan Ferry) mixing. The tight-knit quartet on the songs features Danielle on bass guitar and vocals; Brandon Miller (electric, acoustic, pedal s... 
Mike Zito to Release New Album 'Life Is Hard' in February
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023 Zito recorded the new album in September at Sunset Sound Studios in Hollywood, California, with Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith producing. Both Bonamassa and Smith were involved in the production of Blood Brothers, the critically-acclaimed album Zito recorded with fellow label guitarist Albert Castigli... 
Eric Krasno's Project King Canyon Releases New LP
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023 “Charmer” first appeared on King Canyon’s self-titled debut album’s vinyl release. It is an album rooted in nostalgia and a friendship foraged from the love of music. The trio first came together remotely amidst the quarantine in April 2020, Eric Krasno discovered Otis McDonald's music on Instagram ... 
Grammy Nominated Musician Danielle Announces New Album 'THE LOVE YOU BLEED' & Shares New Single
by Blair Ingenthron - October 28, 2023 Danielle Nicole has announced the upcoming release of her new album, The Love You Bleed, out January 26, 2024 via Forty Below Records.... 
Paul Reed Smith & His Band to Release New Album, 'Lions Roaring In Quicksand'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 World-famous guitar-maker Paul Reed Smith and his band, Eightlock, are set to release their new CD, 'Lions Roaring in Quicksand,' on December 1st. The album showcases their unique blend of blues, soul, rock, funk, and other roots sounds, with a lineup featuring three drummers, a bass player, a femal... 
The Blues Project Announces Guitarist Mark Newman Has Joined the Band For Their October 2023 East Coast Tour Dates
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023 Mark Newman is back on tour this October - appearing LIVE on Guitar and vocals with the legendary 60’s group, The Blues Project led by original drummer Roy Blumenfeld in a new lineup that also includes Ken Clark, Chris Bergson & Jesse Williams. East Coast Tour dates include stops in Saugerties & NYC... 
Oxymorrons Drop 'Look Alive (Netic)' Upcoming 'Melanin Punk' Album
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023 Oxymorrons’ new single also pays tribute to a fallen member of their chosen family, sharing, 'for those who wonder what (Netic) is - Netic Rebel, a founding member of the band Game Rebellion, was an integral part of the AfroPunk movement, playing a vital role in building the festival's legendary leg... 
Two Classic Albums by Rock Pioneer Genya Ravan Set CD & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Urban Desire, on black vinyl, red vinyl and CD, plus …And I Mean It, on black vinyl, pink vinyl and CD, display a rare pedigree of rock’n’roll smarts from New Wave, Soul, and Blues to Pop and Classic Rock’n’Roll. No one ever covered The Supremes (“Back In My Arms Again”) or John Cale (“Darling I Nee... 
Erin Duvall Releases Female-Empowered Summer Single 'Girls Weekend'
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2023 Singer, songwriter, mother, and entrepreneur, Erin Duvall releases her country summer single, 'Girls Weekend.' This new song from Erin is about female friendships that transcend their worth and how a girls weekend for everyone might not look the same, but it will be felt by everyone. ... 
Video: The Ries Brothers Release 'Strange Times' Video
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023 Rising sibling duo The Ries Brothers (Charlie and Kevin Jordan Ries) have released the official video for their new single “Strange Times.” The visual, shot in New Orleans earlier this summer, provides the perfect gritty backdrop for a track that showcases the duo’s heavier side and lyrically. Watch... 
Gov't Mule Debut New Studio Album 'Peace…Like A River'
by Michael Major - June 16, 2023 The 12-song rock journey, already being hailed as “perfection” and “captivating,” includes the previously released singles “Dreaming Out Loud” featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, “Same As It Ever Was” and “Made My Peace” as well as additional guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob T... 
Westport Library Breaks Ground With Record Label & Vinyl Release
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023 Verso Studios collaborations and events have featured three Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famers in Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper Group), Chris Frantz (Talking Heads), and Mark Naftalin (Paul Butterfield Blues Band), as well as renowned producer Steve Lillywhite, hip hop originators Tony Tone (Cold Crush Bro... |
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