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FOREIGNER Farewell Tour Continues This Fall With Loverboy & Lita Ford Photo FOREIGNER Farewell Tour Continues This Fall With Loverboy & Lita Ford
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

FOREIGNER has announced the next leg of their farewell tour this fall, with special guests Loverboy and Lita Ford on select dates. ...

Mike Holober Will Release 'This Rock We're On: Imaginary Letters' Photo Mike Holober Will Release 'This Rock We're On: Imaginary Letters'
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2024

Explore Mike Holober's unique blend of lifelong passions in his upcoming release, 'THIS ROCK WE’RE ON: IMAGINARY LETTERS', available June 14 via Palmetto....

Jenny Don't And The Spurs Announce New Album 'Broken Hearted Blue' Photo Jenny Don't And The Spurs Announce New Album 'Broken Hearted Blue'
by Nicole Rosky - March 28, 2024

Jenny Don’t And The Spurs announce their new album 'Broken Hearted Blue' featuring the track “Pain In My Heart”. The album is set to release on June 14th with a tour kicking off on April 17th in Blue Lake, CA....

Flamingosis Drops 'Nebula Gazer' Single And Animated Visualizer By Space Dawg Photo Flamingosis Drops 'Nebula Gazer' Single And Animated Visualizer By Space Dawg
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

Discover the latest single 'Nebula Gazer' by Flamingosis, complete with an animated visualizer by Space Dawg. “Nebula Gazer”--out now, March 14 accompanied by an animated visualizer by Space Dawg–hinges on a clean funk riff and foot-stomping bass. Built around a core synth line, successive solos swi...

Video: Rose Hotel Shares 'Not Like That' Music Video Photo Video: Rose Hotel Shares 'Not Like That' Music Video
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024

The video arrives alongside news that Rose Hotel and labelmate Spencer Thomas (of Futurebirds) will embark on a tour throughout the Southeast this June following the album's release. Rose Hotel will also make three appearances at SXSW next week and play six album release shows in Nashville, Athens, ...

Judith Hill Pays Tribute To The Women In Her Life On 'Dame De La Lumière' Photo Judith Hill Pays Tribute To The Women In Her Life On 'Dame De La Lumière'
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024

Hill and her family band will tour extensively in support of the new music. Hill is currently on a North American tour – which includes six shows at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley in Seattle, WA over the course of four nights (March 14-17), The Mercury Lounge in New York City on April 9, before wrapping at ...

Shane Smith & The Saints Release New Album 'NORTHER' Photo Shane Smith & The Saints Release New Album 'NORTHER'
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024

The 13-song collection features great songwriting, passionate performances, thought-provoking narratives, and Smith's arresting vocals backed by an exceptional band in the Saints, who effortlessly traverse rock, country, folk, and Americana. Norther has received high praise from the press....

Maggie Rose to Release New Studio Album 'No One Gets Out Alive' in April Photo Maggie Rose to Release New Studio Album 'No One Gets Out Alive' in April
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024

“Mad Love” co-written by Rose, Jordan Leigh Meredith (Sad Penny) and K.S. Rhoads spotlights Maggie's spell-binding vibrato. The torchy showstopper features Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit member Sadler Vaden on guitar, playing echo-drenched spaghetti western licks, along with haunting guest vocals by ...

Cage The Elephant to Drop New 'Neon Pill' Album in May Photo Cage The Elephant to Drop New 'Neon Pill' Album in May
by Michael Major - February 29, 2024

The new album finds the Kentucky-bred six piece—brothers Matthew Shultz [vocals] and Brad Shultz [guitar], Daniel Tichenor [bass], Jared Champion [drums], Nick Bockrath [lead guitar], and Matthan Minster [guitar, keys, backing vocals]— forging new musical ground, while maintaining their uncompromisi...

Liz Brasher Releases New Music 'Be In California' Photo Liz Brasher Releases New Music 'Be In California'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024

Baby Damn was recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound studio with famed producer Joe Chiccarelli and an all-star group of musicians, including Matt Chamberlain (drums), Sean Hurley (bass), Roger Manning (keys) and David Levita (guitar). My Morning Jacket's Carl Broemel (pedal steel), Bones UK's Carme...

Tedeschi Trucks Band to Embark on 'Deuces Wild' 2024 North American Tour Dates Photo Tedeschi Trucks Band to Embark on 'Deuces Wild' 2024 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 26, 2024

They will make their way to the west coast for the first time since 2022 with additional multi-night performances in Portland, Seattle, Berkeley, and Los Angeles Find out when and where the band will be performing near you! The band's upcoming tour will feature special guests Little Feat, Margo Pric...

Video: Shane Smith & The Saints Release Video For New Track 'It's Been A While' Photo Video: Shane Smith & The Saints Release Video For New Track 'It's Been A While'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

Norther is the Austin-based group's first album in five years and showcases the full spectrum of their style that seamlessly blends elements of country, Americana, Southern rock, folk, and a little honky-tonk with soaring four-part harmonies and Smith's striking baritone vocals. Plus, check out upco...

Former Why Don't We Member Corbyn Besson Releases Debut Solo Single 'Love Me Better' Photo Former Why Don't We Member Corbyn Besson Releases Debut Solo Single 'Love Me Better'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

Corbyn Besson releases his debut single 'Love Me Better.' Best known as one-fifth of multi billion streaming and arena headlining boy band Why Don't We, Corbyn began his music career on his own, releasing songs online. After seven years with the group, which Corbyn joined in 2016, he's ready to step...

Sarah Jarosz Releases New Album 'Polaroid Lovers' Photo Sarah Jarosz Releases New Album 'Polaroid Lovers'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

Sarah Jarosz has released her new album 'Polaroid Lovers'. The North American tour kicks off next week. For the first time in her career she opened herself up to collaborators, leading to writing sessions with Daniel Tashian, Ruston Kelly, and Natalie Hemby. The results are a more electric and soun...

Irish Indie Rockers Pillow Queens Announce Third LP & Share Rock Track 'Gone' Photo Irish Indie Rockers Pillow Queens Announce Third LP & Share Rock Track 'Gone'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

Produced by Collin Pastore (Lucy Dacus, boygenius) at Analogue Catalogue in Northern Ireland, the collection sees the group chart new territory as they give fans an all new, uninhibited look at both their artistry and humanity. With masterful instrumentation and raw lyricism, the quartet immerse lis...

Judith Hill Announces New Album & Releases New Track 'Flame' Photo Judith Hill Announces New Album & Releases New Track 'Flame'
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

Acclaimed GRAMMY-Award winner Judith Hill announces new album and releases new track 'Flame.' The 12-track record presents a riveting story from private pain to communal transcendence – her most soul-bearing work to date. The announcement comes with the release of her new single and lyric video for ...

Vide: Shane Smith & The Saints Release Video For New Song 'All The Way' Photo Vide: Shane Smith & The Saints Release Video For New Song 'All The Way'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

Shane Smith & The Saints release a poignant new song, 'All The Way' with a powerful music video. The new collection is their first album in five years. Norther contains 13 tracks that offer the full spectrum of the group's genre-bending style – an eclectic blend of country, Southern rock, folk, and ...

Mark Newman With Roy Blumenfeld (Drummer From The Blues Project) Sets New NYC And Cal Photo 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...

UK-Based 'Von Trapped' Family Release Christmas Call For Peace With 'If That Day Come Photo UK-Based 'Von Trapped' Family Release Christmas Call For Peace With 'If That Day Comes Round'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023

Folk rock group The Marsh Family are back with their latest release, the poignant Christmas song 'If That Day Comes Round,' available for streaming now. In the vein of modern classics like Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas,' this track reflects on the devastating war in Gaza and Israel through...

The High Hawks Share The First Single From Their 2024 Album Photo The High Hawks Share The First Single From Their 2024 Album
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023

The High Hawks, an all-star cast of musical friends from Leftover Salmon, Railroad Earth, Hard Working Americans, and Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, are following up their acclaimed eponymous debut with Mother Nature's Show. The band is premiering the first single “Diamond Sky.”...

Highways Festival Returns to the Royal Albert Hall for Two Days in 2024 With a Stella Photo Highways Festival Returns to the Royal Albert Hall for Two Days in 2024 With a Stellar Lineup of Country and Americana Stars
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

Highways 2024 is set to elevate the excitement over two unforgettable days, featuring a star-studded lineup of top Country and Americana artists headlined by Brett Young and The Cadillac Three and featuring Shane Smith & The Saints, Grammy-nominated The War & Treaty, Tanner Usrey, Josh Ross, BOWEN *...

STYX And FOREIGNER, With Very Special Guest John Waite, Announce 'Renegades & Juke Bo Photo STYX And FOREIGNER, With Very Special Guest John Waite, Announce 'Renegades & Juke Box Heroes' Tour
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

FOREIGNER and STYX are ready to rocket across North America starting June 11, 2024 in Grand Rapids, MI at the Van Andel Arena. Nothing sounds more like summer than collective feel-good anthems such as “Come Sail Away,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Renegade,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Mr. Roboto,” and “I Wa...

Left for Dead Releases Two Vintage Tracks From Pioneering NYC Synth Punks Comateens Photo Left for Dead Releases Two Vintage Tracks From Pioneering NYC Synth Punks Comateens
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

The Comateens’ Ramona Jan and Nicholas “Nic North” Dembling had just gotten started when they recorded “Danger Zone,” a sneering, blaring punk song spit-sung by Nicholas with Ramona Jan’s untutored guitars sounding like an electric razor, a catchy chorus floating in from Jan’s love of Motown....

Cody Belew Releases Original Holiday Single 'The Joy of Christmastime' Photo Cody Belew Releases Original Holiday Single 'The Joy of Christmastime'
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023

Singer-songwriter Cody Belew is kicking off this holiday season with the release of his original single, “The Joy of Christmastime,” out now via Visionary Media Group. His third consecutive holiday song, the track feels instantly timeless, with its catchy lyrics and a melody you're bound to remember...

Foreigner To Bring Historic Farewell Tour To Canada With Headpins Photo Foreigner To Bring Historic Farewell Tour To Canada With Headpins
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023

FOREIGNER announces historic Farewell Tour in Canada with special guest Headpins, starting on May 3, 2024 in Abbotsford, BC. Tickets go on sale November 17th. The tour will support music education in Canadian schools....












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