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COLD WAR KIDS Announce 10th Studio Album 'Cold War Kids' & Share New Track
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023 With its funky groove and huge chorus, “Run Away With Me” sets the tone for the LP as a whole - 12 high-minded, stylistically diverse songs referencing everything from Curtis Mayfield to the Pretenders and Elton John to Happy Mondays and Gang Of Four....
Spanish Love Songs Release Final Track Head Of Highly Anticipated New Album 'No Joy'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023 Produced by the band and Collin Pastore (Lucy Dacus, Julien Baker, Illuminati Hotties) and mixed by Carlos de la Garza (Paramore, M83, Best Coast), the 12 songs on ‘No Joy’ continue to find Spanish Love Songs grappling with the messiness of what it means to be alive in the modern age – unsure of the...
Olivia Rodrigo Unveils 'GUTS' Album Tracklist Including 'Teenage Dream' & More
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023 Olivia Rodrigo has unveiled the tracklist for her upcoming sophomore album, 'GUTS.' The album features a track titled “Teenage Dream,” the name of Katy Perry's hit sophomore album. While Rodrigo has previously sampled music by Taylor Swift and Paramore, it has yet to be announced if the song will sa...
The Linda Lindas Release New Track 'Resolution/Revolution'
by Michael Major - July 31, 2023 The track follows the release of their song “Too Many Things” earlier this summer. The Linda Lindas kicked off this year with triumphant appearances at Coachella and Boston Calling and have spent the summer on an arena tour opening for Paramore. They’ll play Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 5th. Wa...
BECCA MANCARI Shares New Single 'Homesick Honeybee'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 Puerto Rican-Italian Nashville-based musician Becca Mancari recently announced their third album, Left Hand. Mancari has already shared two previews of the record, including lead single and queer joy anthem “Over and Over” featuring Julien Baker, and the more guitar-forward “Don’t Even Worry,” writt...
HUNNY Share Saccharine New Single 'solo'
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023 Mixed by former HUNNY guitarist Jacob Munk (5 Seconds Of Summer, Caroline Polachek, Miley Cyrus), Hunny’s New Planet Heaven finds the band getting back to their roots, focusing less on perfection and more on recapturing the unbreakable bond that colored early bedroom demos. ...
Taylor Swift Drops 'Eras Tour' Live Songs
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Taylor Swift is selling the live versions of two 'Speak Now' songs on her website, recorded at her record-breaking Eras Tour concerts. 'Dear John (Live From Minneapolis)' and 'Last Kiss (Live From Kansas City)' are now available on her website, along with all 24 songs from her latest 'Speak Now (Tay...
DESTROY BOYS Share New Single 'Shadow (I'm Breaking Down)'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Destroy Boys have dropped a new single, “Shadow (I’m Breaking Down),” via Hopeless Records. Once again working with Carlos de la Garza (Bad Religion, Paramore, The Linda Lindas), the new single exemplifies the trio’s penchant for mixing their high-energy and raw sound with their honest and unapolog...
SIPHO. Releases 'SOBER' Single & Announces Debut Album 'PRAYERS & PARANOIA'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2023 Buzzy UK artist SIPHO. has released his brand-new single “SOBER” alongside the announcement of his upcoming debut album PRAYERS & PARANOIA. Listen to lead single “SOBER,” a hypnotic and brutally honest exploration of ego that unpacks its confident and brash nature while also touching upon its abilit...
GENESIS OWUSU Shares New Single 'Tied Up!'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 Produced by Sol Was (Beyoncé’s Renaissance) and Henry Was (Justin Jay, Thumpasaurus), the track lends nods to fan favorites like “Good Times” and “Wit Da Team” rounded out by a pounding, yet meditative, outro. He is also set to bring his live show to North America, following his arena tour this spri...
BECCA MANCARI Announces Fall Headline Tour
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023 The shows kick off in Philadelphia on September 25th at The Foundry and route through Boston, Brooklyn and more, ending in their hometown of Nashville on October 6th at Blue Room at Third Man Records. Tickets go on sale this Friday, July 14th at 10:00am local time. Prior to their headline tour, Manc...
Taylor Swift Drops 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' With Updated Lyrics
by Michael Major - July 07, 2023 The album features all 16 original tracks from 'Speak Now,' including 'Mine (Taylor's Version),' 'Enchanted (Taylor's Version),' and also features Hayley Williams of Paramore on 'Castles Crumbling' and Fallout Boy on 'Electric Touch.'...
Paramore Set Australia & New Zealand Dates For November 2023
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 Grammy Award-winning US trio Paramore – Hayley Williams, Zac Farro and Taylor York – will touch down in Australia and New Zealand this November, following their most recent visit in 2018 when they played sold out East Coast dates. Paramore, joined by special guest Remi Wolf, will head through Auckla...
Albert Hammond Jr Drops New Solo Album 'Melodies on Hiatus'
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023 Melodies On Hiatus, the highly-anticipated new solo album from Albert Hammond Jr—globally renowned guitarist, singer-songwriter and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band The Strokes—is out now via Red Bull Records. Hammond Jr also unveils the video for “One Chance,' directed by Angela Ric...
Bloc Party Announce Surprise New EP 'The High Life EP'
by Michael Major - June 21, 2023 The news follows a busy first half of 2023 for Bloc Party. Fresh off of an extensive worldwide tour in support of Paramore, the band recently released EP title track “High Life,” and their first ever collaboration with another artist, “Keep It Rolling” (with KennyHoopla). Plus, check out upcoming to...
Claud Releases New Song 'It's Not About You'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Claud has released “It’s Not About You,” the fourth offering from their eagerly awaited sophomore album, Supermodels, via Saddest Factory Records. The new album follows 2021’s much-lauded Super Monster. The acoustic, catchy tune boasts candid lyricism from Claud as they deal with frustration after a...
The Record Company To Release New Single 'Talk To Me'
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023 With this new offering, band members Chris Vos (guitar, lead vocals, harmonica), Alex Stiff (bass, backing vocals), and Marc Cazorla (drums, backing vocals) are kicking off their next musical era with a single that features guitar cries through a hypnotically hummable bassline and head-nodding beat....
Bonnaroo Continues Its Efforts to Educate and Inspire via Sustainability and Global Consciousness Partnerships
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023 Long regarded as America’s most environmentally friendly and socially impactful camping festival, the 2023 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will once again affirm its commitment to change the world with its most diverse array of partners and programming to date, creating more opportunities than ever...
SPANISH LOVE SONGS Release New Single 'Clean-Up Crew'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023 The new song follows the lead single “Haunted”, which was released last month with the announcement of ‘No Joy’. The track carries the saltwater-kissed vignetting of an Asbury Park summer, awash in Boss-inspired nostalgia and percussive acoustic guitar that build to some of the band’s biggest hooks ...
Video: Albert Hammond Jr Unveils 'Memo of Hate' Video
by Michael Major - June 08, 2023 Albert Hammond Jr—globally renowned guitarist, singer-songwriter and founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band The Strokes—shares the official video for “Memo of Hate,” the next in a series of episodic videos directed by Angela Ricciardi and Silken Weinberg. Plus, check out tour dates now!...
Taylor Swift Recruits Hayley Williams of Paramore & Fallout Boy For 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023 The tracklist reveals all 16 original tracks from 'Speak Now,' including 'Mine (Taylor's Version),' 'Enchanted (Taylor's Version),' 'Long Live (Taylor's Version),' 'Better Than Revenge (Taylor's Version),' and more. Williams is featuring on 'Castles Crumbling' and Fallout Boy will be featured on 'El...
Becca Mancari Announces New Album & Shares 'Over and Over' ft. Julien Baker
by Michael Major - June 01, 2023 The album was co-produced with Juan Solorzano, who has played on all of Mancari's records, and was mixed by Carlos de la Garza, the producer of Paramore’s last record. Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Demi Lovato) also co-wrote and co-produced one track. The album also features Brittany Howard, Juli...
Claud Releases New Songs 'Wet' & 'Crumbs'
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 Claud has released two new songs “Wet” and “Crumbs.” Both tracks will appear on their eagerly awaited sophomore album, Supermodels. The two new tracks give listeners a glimpse into the dynamic scope of Supermodels. “Crumbs” is a stripped back and nostalgic track detailing the little things we do for...
The Linda Lindas to Perform at Scripps National Spelling Bee
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 Next week, 231 spellers will descend on the Washington D.C. area to compete for the Scripps Cup in four segments of competition May 30-June 1. Cheering them on with their brand of Southern California punk rock are The Linda Lindas, who will perform during the iconic competition’s Opening Cermony on ...
Video: The Linda Lindas Release Music Video for 'Too Many Things'
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023 The Linda Lindas have shared their new music video for “Too Many Things.” Directed by Ryan Baxley who has previously collaborated with the band on other videos. The girls play numerous characters, overwhelmed by the hustle of a busy diner. The piece was filmed at Burgerlords in the Highland Park nei... |