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CHELA Shares New Single 'Hard 4 You'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2023 Australia’s trail-blazing artist Chela is back with another queer anthem, nicely timed for PRIDE month with her infectious new single “Hard 4 You.” Chela’s forward-thinking pop sensibility is on full display in “Hard 4 U”, with an undeniably catchy hook layered over nostalgic guitar riffs and shimme... 
Shelly Fairchild + Shamir Cover Loretta Lynn's 'Fist City'
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023 Shelly Fairchild and Shamir share a life-giving cover of Loretta Lynn’s rousing country classic “Fist City,” out now on Kill Rock Stars Nashville. The video was shot at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN. In true southern fashion, Fairchild met the passing of the Queen of Country with a wil... 
VIDEO: poolblood Shares Mr. Rogers-esque 'my little room' Video
by Michael Major - February 21, 2023 The video is a hazy, dream-like homage to Mr. Rogers, shot on film at the Scarborough Model Railroaders Club and directed by Holly Pruner. They have shared plans for an additional run of US shows and unveiled a new video for “my little room” off their debut album, mole, out now via Next Door Records... 
poolblood Releases Debut LP 'mole'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 Louie Short and Shamir worked with Said as producers on the project and played on a number of tracks, in addition to a cadre of musicians like Christian Lee Hutson, Eliza Niemi, Dorothea Paas, Grant Pavol, Victoria Bury, Annie Truscott, Nick Short, and Drew & Jeremy Harmon filtering in and out of ea... 
poolblood Shares “wfy” Single
by Michael Major - December 07, 2022 A slow-burning song about longing for a deeper connection with someone, knowing you can’t find it, and the continuous search for fulfillment, it comes off their debut album mole, out via Next Door Records (The Weather Station, Ada Lea, Charlotte Cornfield, Patrick Holland, Hua Li 化力, etc.). The vide... 
poolblood Shares 'my little room' From Debut LP 'mole'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 poolblood (she/they), the musical nom-de-plume of Toronto’s Maryam Said, shared their newest single, “my little room.” It’s the latest peek into their debut album mole, via Next Door Records (The Weather Station, Ada Lea, Charlotte Cornfield, Patrick Holland, Hua Li 化力, etc.). It begins sparsely wit... 
Cryptic Wisdom to Release 'Hate You Back' EP
by Michael Major - November 09, 2022 The EP, produced by Matty Beats (Nic D, Connor Price, Shamir), is “a cathartic escape into the twists and turns of a toxic relationship, both within yourself and with a significant other,” according to Cryptic Wisdom. It features the previously released “Can’t Be Saved” and the romantic and poetical... 
Lucius Debuts New Song 'Muse'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022 The song was written by Lucius (Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe) and Jillian Jacqueline. “Muse” is the first new music from Lucius following their acclaimed new record, Second Nature. Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, Second Nature is a portrait of Laessig and Wolfe’s shared reflection. Plus, c... 
poolblood Shares 'shabby' Single With Shamir
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022 To accompany the announcement, poolblood also shared the wistful, country pop single “shabby” alongside a self-shot video starring their close friends and creative collaborators Shamir and Drew Harmon — who played guitar and drums on the track — as they playfully explore the Pacific Northwest.... 
Shamir to Support Lucius on Tour in November
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022 Philadelphia’s Vegas-born multidisciplinary indie rock tour de force Shamir will join Lucius on tour in November, bringing his enthralling live show to stages across the US. Before he hits the road, you can catch Shamir at Philly Music Fest on October 14th, with Mt. Joy, Mannequin Pussy, Low Cut Con... 
Lucius Releases 'The Man I'll Never Find (Piano Version)'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022 A new piano-centered version of Lucius’ song, “The Man I’ll Never Find,” has debuted. Produced by Dave Cobb and Brandi Carlile, Second Nature is a portrait of Laessig and Wolfe’s shared reflection, chronicling each other’s seismic life shifts—motherhood, divorce, unplanned career pauses—and setting ... 
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.... 
Pei (Joji Malani, Broth Records) Shares 'Count To 10' Ahead of Debut Album 'Pei's Pageant'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022 Pei’s Pageant features backing vocals from Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) arrangements from Macie Stewart (Whitney, Ohmme, SZA, Chance the Rapper), mix engineered by Antonia Gauci (Daine, Troye Sivan, Kesha) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Ryan Schwabe (Pussy Riot, Shamir, Oneohtrix Point Never).... 
Mt. Joy To Headline Philly Music Fest
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022 A non-profit organization founded by a local husband and wife team, Greg and Jenn Seltzer, PMF has donated more than $275,000.00 to local music education programs and artists in need -- after paying all venues and artists to perform at the festival. PMF features Jazz, Rock, Hip Hop, Punk, Bluegrass,... 
Lucius Confirm 'Feels Like Second Nature' Headline Tour
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 Lucius will embark on their “Feels Like Second Nature” headline tour this fall with newly confirmed shows at Austin’s Scoot Inn, Dallas’ The Echo, Denver’s Ogden Theatre, Seattle’s Neptune Theatre, San Diego’s Music Box and Los Angeles’ The Belasco among many others. See below for complete itinerary... 
poolblood Shares 'twinkie' Produced by Shamir & Signs to Next Door Records
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022 They announced their signing to Next Door Records, and also shared the new, nostalgic single + video “twinkie.” Produced by Shamir, who also plays guitar and drums on the track, the song is reflective of what poolblood does best – lush and expansive bedroom pop matched with a sensuous and playful vi... 
Sizzy Rocket Begins New Era With 'Rebel Revolution'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022 “Rebel Revolution” sees Rocket joining forces with longtime collaborator Benny Reiner and 3x GRAMMY® Award-nominated super-producer Fernando Garibay, known for his work with Lady Gaga on such era-defining albums as 2011’s 4x RIAA platinum milestone, Born This Way.... 
Fashion Club Share New Single 'Pantomime' & Announce Dates With Shamir
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022 Today, Pascal Stevenson has shared the second single off her debut album as Fashion Club. Driving rhythm and bent synths propel “Pantomime” towards its piercing hook, bridging the gap between disarming experimentalism and pop pleasure. Watch the new music video now!... 
Benedict Cork Unveils Vulnerable EP, 'If These Walls Could Talk'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 Following the release of the titular single, British pop troubadour Benedict Cork brings his brand of storytelling songwriting to new EP If These Walls Could Talk – released independently via Believe. ... 
Adult Mom Shares New Single '91'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2022 On the recent album 'Driver,' co-produced by Stevie Knipe and Kyle Pulley (Shamir, Diet Cig, Kississippi), Knipe delves into the emotional space just beyond a coming-of-age, where the bills start to pile up and memories of college dorms are closer than those of high school parking lots. Listen to th... 
Sunflower Bean Announce New Album & Share New Single
by Michael Major - February 08, 2022 New York trio Sunflower Bean—vocalist and bassist Julia Cumming (she/her), guitarist and vocalist Nick Kivlen (he/him), and drummer Olive Faber (she/they)—have announced their new album, 'Headful of Sugar.' Listen to the lead single 'Who Put You Up to This?' now and check out the group's upcoming to... 
VIDEO: Courtney Barnett Performs 'If I Don't Hear From You Tonight' on KIMMEL
by Michael Major - December 07, 2021 Last night Courtney Barnett performed her album;s track “If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight” on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Last month, Courtney Barnett kicked off a North American tour which will see her making stops in Los Angeles, Oakland, Seattle and Vancouver in the coming days with another round of dates... 
VIDEO: Courtney Barnett Announces New Documentary & Performs on ELLEN
by Michael Major - November 16, 2021 Courtney Barnett stopped by the Ellen studios and performed her single “Write A List of Things to Look Forward to.” Her documentary, shot on vivid 16mm film over a three-year period, ANONYMOUS CLUB chronicles the notoriously shy musician’s ups and downs on the world tour for her album Tell Me How Yo... 
VIDEO: Shamir Shares New 'Gay Agenda' Single & Video
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021 Philadelphia-based indie rock multi-disciplinary artist Shamir has released a brand new industrial art-pop single “Gay Agenda” alongside a stunning new video. Watch the new music video and see where you can catch Shamir on tour now!... 
Courtney Barnett Performs 'Rae Street' on THE TONIGHT SHOW
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 18, 2021 Last night, Courtney Barnett gave us a glimpse of what to expect from her recently announced new album Things Take Time, Take Time which is out November 12th.... |
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