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Zolita Debuts New Song 'Grown Up' Ahead of Forthcoming Album Photo Zolita Debuts New Song 'Grown Up' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Emerging Queer pop star Zolita debuts a brand new gut wrenching track “Grown Up,” appearing on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts due May 31 via AWAL. A blistering indictment of a past relationship, Zolita sings “I don’t get how you were having fun, I was way too young,” the music gathering fury ...

The Greeting Committee Drop Single 'Cyclical' Ahead of New LP Photo The Greeting Committee Drop Single 'Cyclical' Ahead of New LP
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Kansas City's indie-rock band The Greeting Committee have unleashed their latest single, “Cyclical.” The breezy yet vulnerable track comes from the band’s upcoming new album, Everyone’s Gone and I Know I’m The Cause, set for release on June 21. The Greeting Committee will also be embarking on a mass...

Dreamer Boy's New Album, 'Lonestar', Available Now Photo Dreamer Boy's New Album, 'Lonestar', Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Singer-songwriter Dreamer Boy, hailed as an “artist to watch” by FLAUNT, has released his new album, Lonestar. Alongside the album, Dreamer Boy unveiled his new single, “Baby Blue,” an exhilarating, bittersweet track that conjures up memories of midnight drives and reflections of what might have bee...

Canadian Music Week Releases 2024 Music Festival Programming Photo Canadian Music Week Releases 2024 Music Festival Programming
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

Canadian Music Week (CMW), one of the nation’s largest new music festivals, is thrilled to announce the programming for its 42nd festival. Scheduled for June 1-8, 2024, the festival promises a dynamic range of music with over 250+ acts in over 25 venues in Toronto....

THE SISTERS OF MERCY to Embark on Fall N. American Tour with Blaqk Audio Photo THE SISTERS OF MERCY to Embark on Fall N. American Tour with Blaqk Audio
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024

Following their triumphant return to North America with last year’s 19-date tour that saw sold out shows in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, plus six other cities, THE SISTERS OF MERCY (TSOM) have announced a run of 26 shows this Fall that include such legendary venues a...

Video: Zolita Unveils Music Video for Queer Country Anthem 'Small Town Scandal' Photo Video: Zolita Unveils Music Video for Queer Country Anthem 'Small Town Scandal'
by Josh Sharpe - April 30, 2024

Zolita has unveiled the official video for her  Queer country anthem “Small Town Scandal,” appearing on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts due May 31 via AWAL. Building off the storyline from her previously released video for “Bloodstream,” the video features Zolita as well as Love Island fan fav...

The Dangerous Summer to Embark on US Headlining Tour Photo The Dangerous Summer to Embark on US Headlining Tour
by Josh Sharpe - April 29, 2024

The Dangerous Summer has announced their upcoming US headlining tour with special guests Bad Luck, Rosecolordworld, and more. The tour will be making stops throughout the country, kicking off on June 21 in Richmond, VA, and visiting cities like Orlando, Austin, San Diego, Las Vegas, Denver, Detroit,...

Pallbearer Releases 'Endless Place' from 'Mind Burns Alive' Album Photo Pallbearer Releases 'Endless Place' from 'Mind Burns Alive' Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2024

Pallbearer have released a second song from their highly-anticipated new album, Mind Burns Alive, with the arrival of the deeply moving Endless Place, complemented by a visually striking black-and-white companion video. The dreamlike scenario that enfolds in “Endless Place,” both lyrically and music...

SeeYouSpaceCowboy Presents Summer Headline Tour 'Coup De Grâce' Live Photo SeeYouSpaceCowboy Presents Summer Headline Tour 'Coup De Grâce' Live
by Josh Sharpe - April 24, 2024

Fresh off the release of their new album Coup De Grâce, post hardcore band SeeYouSpaceCowboy is thrilled to present Coup De Grâce Live!, a full US headline tour taking place this summer. Kicking off on July 16 in Mesa, the tour features support from The Callas Daoboys, Omerta, and Roman Candle. Pre-...

Chris Connelly Releases Album 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1' Photo Chris Connelly Releases Album 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1'
by Josh Sharpe - April 15, 2024

Chicago-based alternative music legend Chris Connelly is back with a new 8-track album. In four decades of making music, since his days with Fini Tribe in Edinburgh, he has consistently pushed the creative envelope, between his involvement in such projects as Ministry, The Revolting Cocks and Pigfac...

The Greeting Committee to Release New Album 'Everyone's Gone and I Know I'm The Cause Photo The Greeting Committee to Release New Album 'Everyone's Gone and I Know I'm The Cause'
by Josh Sharpe - April 12, 2024

Kansas City's indie-rock band The Greeting Committee have just announced their highly anticipated new album Everyone’s Gone and I Know I’m The Cause, set for release on June 21. Alongside the announcement, The Greeting Committee unleashed their newest single How It Goes. Listen to the song here! ...

Dreamer Boy and The Lone Stars Will Embark on 'Summer In America Tour' Photo Dreamer Boy and The Lone Stars Will Embark on 'Summer In America Tour'
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024

Dreamer Boy & The Lone Stars will kick off the Summer in America tour in Phoenix on May 28 at Valley Bar. The headline run, which will include shows at Nashville's Exit/In (June 4) and Baby's All Right in Brooklyn (June 11), will conclude at the historic Troubadour in West Hollywood, CA on June 27....

Blake Rose Releases Latest EP 'Suddenly Okay' Photo Blake Rose Releases Latest EP 'Suddenly Okay'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2024

Discover LAKE ROSE's latest EP, SUDDENLY OKAY, now available. Watch the official music video for the EP's focus track, NEVER LET GO. The SUDDENLY OKAY tour kicks off next month. Written and co-produced entirely by Blake Rose, the four-track collection is the first of three installments to be unveile...

Carpool's Sophomore Album 'My Life In Subtitles' Is Out Now Photo Carpool's Sophomore Album 'My Life In Subtitles' Is Out Now
by Michael Major - March 22, 2024

Discover CARPOOL's latest album, MY LIFE IN SUBTITLES, now out on SideOneDummy. Get the scoop on their current tour with Free Throw. Bookended by two sub-two-minute piano-led songs, the bulk of Carpool's sophomore album is a blistering collection of controlled chaos....

Video: Quarters of Change Unveil Music Video for 'Turn It Away' Photo Video: Quarters of Change Unveil Music Video for 'Turn It Away'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Explore the newly released music video for the song 'Turn It Away' by Quarters of Change. Get a glimpse into the band's creative process and visual interpretation of their popular track. Next month, Quarters of Change will embark on a North American headline tour in support of the album. Watch the v...

Pallbearer's New Album 'Mind Burns Alive' Arrives In May Photo Pallbearer's New Album 'Mind Burns Alive' Arrives In May
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024

Get ready for PALLBEARER's upcoming album, Mind Burns Alive, via Nuclear Blast. Along with the album, the band drops a new video and tour. A preview of Mind Burns Alive arrives with the release of “Where The Light Fades” and its Dan Almasy-directed video....

NOAHFINNCE Drops New Album 'Growing up on the Internet' Photo NOAHFINNCE Drops New Album 'Growing up on the Internet'
by Michael Major - March 08, 2024

Explore NOAHFINNCE's latest album GROWING UP ON THE INTERNET, a personal narrative of his life journey and experiences shared with his fans online. NOAHFINNCE just finished a wildly successful run of dates in the UK supporting Enter Shikari and Fever 333. Check out the list of upcoming tour dates no...

Carpool Share Final Single 'CAR' Before Sophomore Album Photo Carpool Share Final Single 'CAR' Before Sophomore Album
by Michael Major - March 06, 2024

The band is sharing their third single, “CAR”. The new track sees the band embracing elements of hardcore and screamo, leaning into the heavier side of their work. Replete with the signature Carpool riffs, Stoph Colasanto's screams ring out through the bulk of the ripping new track before its major,...

Games We Play Unveils Debut Album 'Life's Going Great' Photo Games We Play Unveils Debut Album 'Life's Going Great'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024

Life's Going Great sees Emmyn confront the emotional whiplash of his early 20s. In less than two short years he went viral, signed to his dream record label, found a mentor in Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, and toured the world supporting his idols (YUNGBLUD, Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, The Band C...

SHEER MAG Release New Album 'Playing Favorites' Photo SHEER MAG Release New Album 'Playing Favorites'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024

The band is emerging with a dense work of gripping emotions, massive hooks and masterfully constructed power-pop anthems all lead by frontwoman Tina Halladay's earth shaking vocals. This is the record the Philadelphian rock and roll four-piece has always been destined to make....

Blake Rose Announces Spring 2024 North American Headline Tour Photo Blake Rose Announces Spring 2024 North American Headline Tour
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024

Blake Rose will embark on his biggest run of live shows to date. The Suddenly Okay Tour kicks off on April 5 in San Francisco, making stops in Seattle, Denver, Minneapolis, Chicago, Toronto, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, Phoenix, Los Angeles and more, before con...

Zombi Release 'Bodies In The Flotsam' In New Preview Of 'Direct Inject' Photo Zombi Release 'Bodies In The Flotsam' In New Preview Of 'Direct Inject'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024

Zombi teases 'Bodies in the Flotsam' in a sneak peek of Direct Inject. Direct Inject, which was self-produced by Moore and Paterra, also features guest percussionist Jeff Gretz (Zao/From Autumn To Ashes), and guitar player Phil Manley (Trans Am). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Sheer Mag Share 'Eat It And Beat It' Single Photo Sheer Mag Share 'Eat It And Beat It' Single
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

Sheer Mag have labored to carve out a discernibly singular position within the canon of contemporary rock - their sound is unmistakably and immediately recognizable as theirs alone. The band will also be headlining a spring tour. Sheer Mag kick off their extensive headlining North American tour in D...

Reality Club Announce First-Ever North American Tour Photo Reality Club Announce First-Ever North American Tour
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024

Riding high off the success of their 2023 studio album, Reality Club Presents…, the Indonesian rock band are heading on their first-ever North American tour. The tour, which runs from March 3rd until March 22nd, covers a total of 9 cities across Canada and the United States, including a 5-day stint ...

Video: Love Power The Band Releases Music Video For #1 UK iTunes Single 'Psychedelic Photo Video: Love Power The Band Releases Music Video For #1 UK iTunes Single 'Psychedelic Halo'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024

Love Power The Band releases their highly anticipated music video for 'Psychedelic Halo,' a mystical and ethereal song that aims to awaken higher realm consciousness. Known for their transformative and interactive music, Love Power The Band brings their high-spirited energy and love into their music...











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