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Wild Yaks Return with New Album 'Monumental Deeds'
by Josh Sharpe - April 17, 2024 Rockaway Beach's very own Wild Yaks are back, marking their triumphant return with Monumental Deeds, the band's sixth album (depending on who's counting) in a nearly two-decade-long career. Set to be released on June 21, 2024, the album encapsulates the essence of Wild Yaks - a raw, unhinged energy ... 
Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers & More to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 Bobby McFerrin, Nirvana, Ma Rainey, Nile Rodgers, Slick Rick 'The Ruler,' The Supremes, and Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson of Heart are the 2023 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipients; Henry Diltz, Ellis Marsalis and Jim Stewart are the Trustees Award recipients.... 
Jake Blount Releases New Album 'The New Faith'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 Produced by Blount along with Brian Slattery, the album was recorded mainly in Blount’s own bedroom in Providence, RI. In addition to Blount, the album features guest appearances by Demeanor, D’orjay The Singing Shaman, Samuel James, Kaïa Kater, Lizzie No, Mali Obomsawin, Brandi Pace, Rissi Palmer a... 
VIDEO: Jake Blount Shares 'Didn't It Rain' Visual
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022 “Didn’t It Rain” is from Blount’s highly-anticipated new album, The New Faith. Ahead of the release, Blount has shared three album tracks: “Didn’t It Rain,” made famous by Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Mahalia Jackson, “The Downward Road,” made famous by singer Jim Williams. Watch the new music video no... 
RokIsland Fest 2023 Adds Vince Neil To Lineup
by Michael Major - July 05, 2022 The second annual RokIsland Fest 2023 has added hard rock icon Vince Neil to its lineup, January 17-21 in Key West, FL. The Mötley Crüe frontman joins previously announced performers Styx, Tesla, Loverboy, 38 Special, Queensrÿche, Extreme, Stephen Pearcy the voice of Ratt, Stryper, Steven Adler of G... 
Perryscope Productions Partners With Daryl Hall and John Oates for All Manufacturing, Licensing & E-Commerce of Brand's Merchandise
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022 Perryscope’s current roster of legacy artists includes Pink Floyd, AC/DC, David Bowie, The Police, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Juan Gabriel, and the Woodstock Festival, among others.... 
BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 16, 2020 The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!... 
Jake Shimabukuro Releases New Album 'Trio'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 11, 2020 Jake Shimabukuro has been redefining what the ukulele is capable of for the last 20 years, and on 14 February 2020, he returns with his new album 'Trio,' his first on Music Theories Recordings, a division of Mascot Label Group.... 
Trojan Jamaica Announces Release of New Compilation RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 01, 2019 Trojan Jamaica is proud to announce the release of the groundbreaking new compilation, RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE, available July 12, 2019 at all music retailers and streaming services.... 
Craft Recordings Celebrates The 50th Anniversary Of The Stax SOUL EXPLOSION
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2019 1969 marked a year that was full of both trepidation and excitement for Stax Records. Just one year before, the Memphis soul outlet ended its relationship with musical giant Atlantic Records, effectively leaving the label as an independent entity, without a music catalog (which had previously includ... 
Introducing New Reggae Label Trojan Jamaica, First Song Released
by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2019 Zak Starkey and Sharna 'Sshh' Liguz, have announced the creation of a new reggae record label, Trojan Jamaica, and a groundbreaking compilation, RED, GOLD, GREEN & BLUE, the details of which will be revealed soon. Today's announcement is heralded by the release of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' 'I Put A Spe... 
Craft Recordings To Release 'Stax '68: A Memphis Story', Milestone Anniversary Box Set Out 10/19
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018 When it comes to soul, Stax Records owned the '60s. Classic records from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus & Carla Thomas, and a legion of others helped transform what was once known as rhythm 'n' blues into rugged, emotionally bare 'soul' music. This made Stax one of the decade's most influential lab... 
Felix Cavaliere and Gene Cornish's Rascals Announce Summer and Fall Tour Dates
by Macon Prickett - June 04, 2018 FELIX CAVALIERE and GENE CORNISH, two legendary founders of The Rascals, are teaming up for the first time in five years for a run of summer and fall tour dates. Commencing July 18 in Stamford, CT, FELIX CAVALIERE AND GENE CORNISH'S RASCALS will stop in Westbury, Alexandria, Anaheim, Saratoga, Cleve... 
Lindsay Lou Releases Bluegrass-Inspired New Album SOUTHLAND
by Macon Prickett - April 06, 2018 Lindsay Lou has been making beautiful, soul-shaking music for the last decade with her band The Flatbellys, though 2018 marks what might be the biggest year for the band, both sonically and with the fact that they are dropping “& The Flatbellys” from their name, a decision that seemed like the natur... 
Lindsay Lou Announces New Album Southland, Plus New Single
by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2018 Lindsay Lou will release a new studio album Southland on April 6th. Pre-orders can be made through Pledge Music. ... 
'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out Today
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018 Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output....
'Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best of the Rest': 6-CD Box Set Out 2/9
by Caryn Robbins - December 12, 2017 Craft Recordings, the Catalog Division of Concord Music, is pleased to announce the release of Stax Singles, Vol. 4: Rarities & The Best Of The Rest, a 6-CD box set that delves deep into the Stax Records archives, and explores the label's efforts to diversify their output.... |
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