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Jazz Dispensary Announces Vinyl Reissue of Johnny Hammond's Funk-Jazz Masterpiece 'Gears'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022 Johnny Hammond’s 1975 funk-jazz masterpiece, Gears, as the latest release from Jazz Dispensary’s acclaimed Top Shelf series. Produced by Larry and Fonce Mizell, who were instrumental in the development of fusion, the keyboardist’s classic album offers a euphoric blend of jazz, soul, funk, and disco ... 
Melissa Carper Shares New Single 'Ramblin' Soul'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 After the success of her critically-acclaimed 2021 release Daddy’s Country Gold, Carper was eager to get back in the studio. With co-producers Andrija Tokic (St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Hurray For The Riff Raff) and Dennis Crouch (The Time Jumpers) behind the boards again at Tokic’s analog paradise... 
RZN8R Presents the Second of His Two-Part 'CLEARING THE SLATE' Album Series 'WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2022 RZN8R (pronounced “resonator”) is the moniker of Oakland-raised, Brooklyn-based producer and singer Derek Buckwalter. WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE is the second of the two-part RZN8R “CLEARING THE SLATE” series. The cover art for both albums was designed by Brazilian-American artist Paula Sefer, who was a... 
Sizzy Rocket Announces Fourth Studio Album
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022 The title track is available now with a companion visual streaming on Sizzy’s official YouTube channel – an ode to letting go through unhinged creativity and expression. A frenzied reclamation of one’s own power, “Live Laugh Love” serves to inspire the underdogs, the outcasts, and the misfits.... 
Melissa Carper Unveils New Single 'Ain't a Day Goes By'
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022 Album track “Ain’t a Day Goes By” breaks your heart, then mends it again in the universal longing for a loved one now gone on. Backed up by Hammond B3 organ (John Pahmer), the emotion is punctuated by the gospel-style harmony stylings of Kyshona Armstrong, Nickie Conley, and Maureen Murphy.... 
Justin Saladino Band Releases New Single 'Let You Go'
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 Montreal-based blues, soul and roots-rock guitarist, songwriter and bandleader, Justin Saladino has released his newest single, “Let You Go,” which features a driving kick drum, rumbling slide lines, and folky vocal harmonies. The ten original songs on the album are produced by Ariel Posen (The Bros... 
Lauren Balthrop Releases Lush 'What of the Days' Based Off Maya Angelou Poem
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022 Nashville's Lauren Balthrop makes captivating, candid music propelled by her crystalline voice and will release her sophomore album, Things Will Be Different via Olivia Records and is available for pre-save. Listen to the album opener 'What of the Days' now. The track follows 'Thank You,' a duet wit... 
Eric Hilton Releases New Album 'Lost Dialect'
by Michael Major - July 01, 2022 On this new LP, Hilton speaks in his mother tongue, the 12-bit vernacular of trip-hop, a genre he helped bring to life as a co-founder of Thievery. Across ten expansive tracks, the artist/producer uses old-school skills to craft new school chill in a genre that is currently enjoying a resurgence — b... 
Launder Shares New Single 'Intake' Ahead of Debut Album 'Happening'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 The resulting set sprawls across a double LP release; it's a considered beast of a debut and he's proud of it, living with it, finally. Through its thirteen songs, Happening is timeless, grappling with something bigger than just melody, the cathartic and the tender, indebted to indie rock greats whi... 
SSD Sign To Trust Records To Reissue Landmark Album 'The Kids Will Have Their Say'
by Michael Major - June 14, 2022 Considered to be the 1st Straight Edge branded band, SSD formed in Boston in 1981. The band gained notoriety within the local music scene for their performances and the provocative antics of their group of followers, the Boston Crew. The original lineup was Al Barile on guitar, Springa on vocals, Ja... 
Launder Shares New Single 'Become' Featuring Soko
by Michael Major - May 18, 2022 French artist Soko takes lead vocal duties on Launder’s latest single, 'Become'. Her mesmeric vocals move listeners into a trance between interwoven basslines and gauzy guitars, both shimmering and shattered. The song came to life out of a casual session with friends Jackson Phillips (Day Wave), Zac... 
Unreleased Michael Jackson Material on 'Thriller' 40 Anniversary 2 CD Set
by Michael Major - May 16, 2022 Michael Jackson Thriller 40 is a double CD set comprised of Michael’s original masterpiece Thriller and an exciting second disc full of surprises for fans including never-released tracks which were worked on by Michael for the Thriller album. To date, the album has amassed in excess of 100 million... 
Moonwood Share Debut EP 'Everything We Once Knew'
by Michael Major - May 02, 2022 MOONWOOD are a Sydney-based band made of five friends from Australia, the United States and Canada. Jake (lead vocals), Justin (drums), Aaron (keys), Will (bass) and Paul (guitar) take their untamed analog synth lines, with dreamy guitar leads and introspective storytelling, resulting in a sound tha... 
Eric Hilton Announces New Album 'Lost Dialect'
by Michael Major - April 29, 2022 On this stunning new album, Hilton speaks in his mother tongue, the 12-bit vernacular of trip-hop, a genre he helped bring to life as a co-founder of Thievery. Across ten expansive tracks, the artist/producer uses old-school skills to craft new school chill in a genre that is currently enjoying a re... 
LAUNDER Announces Debut Full-Length 'Happening'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Today he’s released two new singles both co-written with DIIV’s Zachary Cole and Colin Caulfield: “Unwound” the album’s opener and self-deemed as arena rock, is built on soaring, cheery hooks which contrast Cudlip’s darker lyrics about a character struggling with addiction. Listen to the new singles... 
NY Folk Artist Holland Belle Releases New Single 'Magnetism'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2022 Recorded at Basement Floods Records analog recording studio in Catskill, NY and produced by Dante Bardo, the forthcoming Bird Song is an album about building faith in something greater. Change, evolution and joy take real courage, and while some will be content to stay underwater, Bird Song sees Bel... 
Moxxy Jones Release Dance Track 'Leave the Room' Feat. Trent Park
by Michael Major - March 23, 2022 ‘Leave The Room’ is the first single release from the independent artist duo Moxxy Jones’s debut synth-pop album, ‘Unnoticed.' Long-time San Francisco friends - keyboard player, Frank, and guitar player, Milan - share their latest collection of work that showcases the signature style and sound that ... 
Gov't Mule Announces Deluxe Version of 'Heavy Load Blues'
by Michael Major - March 21, 2022 The deluxe version, which will also officially be available on vinyl as of April 1st, features 8 additional studio and live tracks, including covers originally by Savoy Brown, Sonny Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Otis Rush in addition to “Hiding Place.” Pre-save the new album now!... 
VIDEO: Red Hot Chili Peppers Reveal New Single 'Black Summer'
by Michael Major - February 04, 2022 Red Hot Chili Peppers will unveil their new, twelfth full-length album, Unlimited Love. It notably marks their first recording with guitarist John Frusciante since 2006 and first with producer and longtime collaborator Rick Rubin since 2011. To herald Unlimited Love, the Los Angeles band just shared... 
Jonah Kagen Shares Sam Feldt Remix of 'Catching a Dream'
by Michael Major - January 14, 2022 Singer-songwriter and multi-talented musician, Jonah Kagen, kicks off 2022 with a Sam Feldt remix of his shimmering pop-infused single “Catching a Dream.” Released last fall it was co-written with Kagen’s frequent collaborator Joe Janiak. Listen to the new remix now! Plus, check out Kagen's upcoming... 
In The Pines Release Single From Newly-Announced Album
by Michael Major - December 08, 2021 Impossible Daze was recorded in November of 2020 in just seven days in Rock Island, IL at Future Apple Tree Studio by Daytrotter Studios founding member Patrick Stolley. The band went into the Impossible Daze sessions with the intentions of exploring genres of music they are individually inspired by... 
Gov't Mule Releases First-Ever Blues Album 'Heavy Load Blues'
by Michael Major - November 12, 2021 Today, renowned quartet Gov’t Mule – led by GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – has released their first-ever blues album, Heavy Load Blues. A deluxe edition featuring additional studio and live tracks, including another Haynes original and covers i... 
Swedish Indie Rocker They Owe Us Fuses Warmth & Sadness In New Chart-Topping Single, “I'm Your Biggest Fan”
by A.A. Cristi - October 28, 2021 Sunny and sad; freakish and beautiful; all can exist simultaneously, as deftly shown by Swedish indie art-pop artist they owe us in new single, 'I'm Your Biggest Fan' - available now. ... 
The Avocados Drop New Single/Video 'Tequila Derby'
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2021 Austin-based surf rock band The Avocados are proud to announce their new album ¡Ensalada! The energetic 11-track instrumental album is set for release on November 13th on Found Object Records.... 
Blondie Releases Holiday Single Featuring Fab 5 Freddy
by Michael Major - October 11, 2021 Listen to the new holiday track now! The 3-Song Holiday EP featuring the rare, original 1981 recording alongside the new Chemist Remix will be out November 5th on limited edition vinyl.... |
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