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Chris Staples is an American songwriter/musician well-known as the principle songwriter and singer of angular rock group Twothirtyeight (1996-2002) and Discover America (2005-present). He has played in numerous NW bands including Telekinesis and J Tillman. He has released three solo albums Panama(2001), Burned and Blistered(2004) and Badlands(2010). Staples has toured Europe and the U.S. countless times. Staples was born in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl in 1978. He now lives in Seattle Washington after moving there in 2005. Currently Staples is writing and recording his 4th solo album, expected to be completed by winter 2011. He records in his nomadic studio “the snake ranch” which is currently in the basement of his Seattle home.

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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. ...

James Fauntleroy Unveils 'The Warmest Winter Ever' Photo James Fauntleroy Unveils 'The Warmest Winter Ever'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023

It collates fan favorites previously only available on Soundcloud: Warmest Winter Ever (2014) and Warmest Winter Ever II (2016). Last month, eight brand new tracks—“Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped”—were unveiled a...

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by Michael Major - November 22, 2023

For the first time ever, mau5trap is releasing a limited run of vinyl pressings of iconic deadmau5 albums for lack of a better name on January 19, 2024, 4x4=12 on February 16, 2024 and > album title goes here < on March 15, 2024. Each edition is available now worldwide for pre-order here along with ...

Frank Zappa Releases New 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of Legendary 1973 Albu Photo Frank Zappa Releases New 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition of Legendary 1973 Album 'OVER-NITE SENSATION'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 18, 2023

Frank Zappa's iconic 1973 album 'Over-Nite Sensation' is celebrated with a new 50th anniversary super deluxe edition. This expanded edition includes 57 unreleased and rare tracks, making it a must-have for Zappa fans....

James Fauntleroy Announces Debut Solo Album 'The Warmest Winter Ever' Photo James Fauntleroy Announces Debut Solo Album 'The Warmest Winter Ever'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

Setting the stage for the record, Fauntleroy shares eight new tracks from the LP, including “Bad Bad Bad,” “Bring That Shit To Santa,” “Christmas List,” “Magic,” “Miracle,” “Mrs. Claus,” “Sleigh,” and “Unwrapped.” With the full project release, on December 8, James will roll out the final track “The...

Frank Zappa's 'Over-Nite Sensation' LP Fully Chronicled With 50th Anniversary Super D Photo Frank Zappa's 'Over-Nite Sensation' LP Fully Chronicled With 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition; Listen To Unreleased Demo For 'I'm The Slime'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023

Frank Zappa's iconic 1973 album 'Over-Nite Sensation' is being celebrated with a new 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition. The release includes a previously unreleased demo for the track 'I'm The Slime.' Listen now and dive into the fully chronicled history of this legendary album....

Abraham Alexander Sets US Headline Fall Tour & Unveils 'Wicked Game (Electric Deluxe Photo Abraham Alexander Sets US Headline Fall Tour & Unveils 'Wicked Game (Electric Deluxe Session)'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2023

Abraham Alexander heads out on his first headline tour across the U.S. this fall, kicking off October 13 in Austin with stops in New York City, Los Angeles, Denver and more. In celebration, he shares Wicked Game (Electric Deluxe Session), a cover of Chris Isaak’s beloved hit song....

Chris Pierce Drops New Single 'Meet Me at the Bottom' Photo Chris Pierce Drops New Single 'Meet Me at the Bottom'
by Michael Major - July 03, 2023

Handpicked by Neil Young to open his upcoming July tour, Chris Pierce has just dropped another single from his upcoming album, Let All Who Will. The single, 'Meet Me at the Bottom' is a recognition for how far we've fallen and a plea for unity to rise back up together. Plus, cehck out tour dates!...

Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle Presents High-Octaine 'Sal-E' Single Photo Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle Presents High-Octaine 'Sal-E' Single
by Michael Major - June 26, 2023

Under the guiding hand of renowned sound engineer Sanford Parker (Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone, Youth Code, Pelican), this record takes the listener on a great instrumental journey, combining numerous sub-genres spanning the art rock and alternative music realm. ...

Mexican-American Musician Nic Clark Releases Sophomore Studio Album Photo Mexican-American Musician Nic Clark Releases Sophomore Studio Album
by Michael Major - June 15, 2023

Produced by guitar-phenom Charlie Hunter in his new hometown of Greensboro, NC and set for release on Little Village, Everybody's Buddy is a reflection of an everyday Generation Z kid trying his best while facing unsurmountable challenges that most Americans deal with daily. Nic Clark pours his emot...

VIDEO: The Gulps Release Official Video For 'Mirror Mirror' Photo VIDEO: The Gulps Release Official Video For 'Mirror Mirror'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2023

Dropping like a disintegrating disco ball hanging by its final thread, the track itself is similarly changeable as it swings between the slick indie stylistics of The Strokes in one moment to the zaniness of The Lemon Twigs another, all while doggedly throwing-off the straight-jacket of convention a...

Lostboycrow Drops New Album 'Indie Pop' Tomorrow Photo Lostboycrow Drops New Album 'Indie Pop' Tomorrow
by Michael Major - December 08, 2022

For the album, it felt important to Chris that he make Lostboycrow “feel more like a band,” so he tapped producer Chris Chu, who performs with Pop Etc (formerly known as The Morning Benders), and who built his career touring with '00s indie-pop staples like Grizzly Bear, Death Cab For Cutie, Ra Ra R...

Goo Goo Dolls Announce 'The Big Night Out' Summer 2023 Tour With O.A.R. Photo Goo Goo Dolls Announce 'The Big Night Out' Summer 2023 Tour With O.A.R.
by Michael Major - December 05, 2022

The Goo Goo Dolls have revealed the details for their The Big Night Out Tour with O.A.R. The massive summer 2023 tour will kick off on July 24, 2023 in Tampa, FL at Coachman Park and roll through major outdoor venues coast-to-coast before concluding on September 7, 2023 in Highland, CA at Yaamava’ T...

Kam Franklin Releases Solo Single 'A Bitch Didn't Listen' Photo Kam Franklin Releases Solo Single 'A Bitch Didn't Listen'
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022

“A Bitch Didn’t Listen” was produced by Franklin and co-written with Sara Van Buskirk. The song features Sara Van Buskirk (guitars and BGVs), Geoffrey Muller (bass), Ed “Blacknintendo” Prevost (piano and organ), Will Van Horn (pedal steel) and The Suffers’ Jose “Chapy” Luna (drums and percussion)....

FOREIGNER Announces Historic Farewell Tour with Special Guest Loverboy Photo FOREIGNER Announces Historic Farewell Tour with Special Guest Loverboy
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022

The tour is set to launch on July 6, 2023, at Atlanta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, the area’s largest outdoor venue. For the first leg of the US Live Nation tour, FOREIGNER will be joined by LOVERBOY, one of the 80’s biggest hit-makers. The spectacular show will thrill audiences with stellar performa...

Indie Pop Artist Lostboycrow Shares New Track 'Strangers in a Place We Used to Dream' Photo Indie Pop Artist Lostboycrow Shares New Track 'Strangers in a Place We Used to Dream'
by Michael Major - October 28, 2022

For Indie Pop, it felt important to Chris Blair that he make Lostboycrow “feel more like a band,” so he tapped producer Chris Chu, who performs with Pop Etc (formerly known as The Morning Benders), and who built his career touring with '00s indie-pop staples like Grizzly Bear, Death Cab For Cutie, R...

Lostboycrow Announces New Album 'Indie Pop' & Tour With Echosmith Photo Lostboycrow Announces New Album 'Indie Pop' & Tour With Echosmith
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022

For Indie Pop, it felt important to Chris Blair that he make Lostboycrow “feel more like a band,” so he tapped producer Chris Chu, who performs with Pop Etc (formerly known as The Morning Benders), and who built his career touring with '00s indie-pop staples like Grizzly Bear, Death Cab For Cutie, R...

Blues Rock Maestro Anthony Gomes To Release 'High Voltage Blues' On September 23 Photo Blues Rock Maestro Anthony Gomes To Release 'High Voltage Blues' On September 23
by A.A. Cristi - August 09, 2022

Known for his unforgettable live shows and catchy guitar riffs, acclaimed blues-rock guitarist Anthony Gomes will release his 13th album entitled High Voltage Blues on Friday, September 23rd. ...

Mavis Staples & Levon Helm to Release New Album 'Carry Me Home' Photo Mavis Staples & Levon Helm to Release New Album 'Carry Me Home'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

’Carry Me Home’ is an album of music recorded live in the summer of 2011 by renowned artists Mavis Staples and Levon Helm at Levon Helm‘s Studios in Woodstock, NY. Out today is Staples and Helm’s poignant rendition of The Staple Singers song 'This May Be The Last Time” alongside a new video featurin...

Mavis Staples & Levon Helm Releases Cover of Nina Simone's 'I Wish I Knew How It Woul Photo Mavis Staples & Levon Helm Releases Cover of Nina Simone's 'I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free'
by Michael Major - April 26, 2022

The pair’s mutual love and admiration is on full display on ‘Carry Me Home’, the new album out May 20 which features a mix of Staples’ and Helm’s bands operating at the peak of their powers as they work their way through an eclectic setlist of tunes made famous by the likes of Simone, The Impression...

Chris Stapleton Wins Three Awards at 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards Photo Chris Stapleton Wins Three Awards at 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - April 05, 2022

8x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton won three awards at last night’s 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Album (Starting Over), Best Country Solo Performance (“You Should Probably Leave”) and Best Country Song (“Cold”). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

VIDEO: Chris Stapleton Performs 'Watch You Burn' at 57th ACM Awards Photo VIDEO: Chris Stapleton Performs 'Watch You Burn' at 57th ACM Awards
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022

10x ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Chris Stapleton won Male Artist of the Year at last night’s 57th ACM Awards. Stapleton also performed his song, “Watch You Burn,” during the live broadcast, which Vulture declared “the performance of the night.” Watch the new performance now! Plu...

DESTRUCTO Drops New Single and Reveals Upcoming Tour Photo DESTRUCTO Drops New Single and Reveals Upcoming Tour
by Marissa Tomeo - March 06, 2022

Over the last several months, American electronic music producer, DJ and tastemaker DESTRUCTO (Gary Richards) has been entertaining listeners with a varied but unique body of new work ranging from a remix of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” to dancefloor cut “Distorted Reality” with Brazil’s DJ Glen....

Chris Stapleton Confirms New 2022 Tour Dates Photo Chris Stapleton Confirms New 2022 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 18, 2022

Stapleton is nominated for five awards at this year’s 57th ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year (“You Should Probably Leave,” as artist and producer) and Video of the Year (Taylor Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version)).” Check out the new li...

NHC Release Debut EP 'Intakes & Outtakes' Photo NHC Release Debut EP 'Intakes & Outtakes'
by Michael Major - February 04, 2022

Supergroup NHC -- composed of beloved musicians Dave Navarro, Taylor Hawkins, and Chris Chaney -- has announced the release of their debut EP Intakes & Outtakes today. In addition to two new tracks, the Los Angeles-based group is sharing two covers, “Something About You” originally by Level 42, and ...












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