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The Gaslight Anthem Sets New EP With Billie Eillish Cover & More; New Summer Tour Photo The Gaslight Anthem Sets New EP With Billie Eillish Cover & More; New Summer Tour
by Michael Major - March 18, 2024

HISTORY BOOKS – SHORT STORIES collects four exclusive tracks including the band's anthemic take on Billie Eilish's RIAA Platinum-certified breakthrough single, “Ocean Eyes,” as well as a brand new rendition of the longtime fan favorite, “Blue Jeans & White T-Shirts,” and stripped-down acoustic perfo...

The Driver Era Kick off 2024 With New Single 'Get off My Phone' Photo The Driver Era Kick off 2024 With New Single 'Get off My Phone'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2024

Following the release of their widely-praised third album last year, Summer Mixtape, the band embarked on a massive sold-out world tour, selling over 120,000 tickets and performing in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, São Paolo, Osaka, and Sydney. On October 20th, they released the...

Alvvays Announce Additional North American Tour Dates With The Beths Photo Alvvays Announce Additional North American Tour Dates With The Beths
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024

Alvvays have extended their 2024 North American tour dates with a run of shows with The Beths later this summer. The dates include stops in Denver, Oakland, Portland, Seattle and more. Earlier this month, the band made their GRAMMY debut earlier this month when they were nominated for Best Alternati...

Greta Van Fleet Announce Royal Albert Hall Concert in July Photo Greta Van Fleet Announce Royal Albert Hall Concert in July
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024

Greta Van Fleet will play a special performance at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on July 14th. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the band's journey and will etch their name among legends Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry, The Who, Shirle...

Larkin Poe Win GRAMMY Award For 'Blood Harmony' Photo Larkin Poe Win GRAMMY Award For 'Blood Harmony'
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024

Larkin Poe – the duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – have earned their first career GRAMMY Award with last year's critically acclaimed sixth studio album, Blood Harmony, winning “Best Contemporary Blues Album” at the 66th annual GRAMMY Awards...

Greta Van Fleet Share 'The Indigo Streak (Live From RCA Studio A)' Photo Greta Van Fleet Share 'The Indigo Streak (Live From RCA Studio A)'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

The reimagined version of the song, off their GRAMMY-nominated third studio album, was performed and filmed at the famed RCA Studio A in Nashville, TN. The video, directed by Steven Lester, is the first in a series of songs including “Meeting The Master,” “The Falling Sky,” “Sacred The Thread,” and ...

The Driver Era Release First Live Album 'Live at the Greek' Photo The Driver Era Release First Live Album 'Live at the Greek'
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023

Alt-pop duo consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, THE DRIVER ERA release their first live album, live at the greek. In addition to the digital release of the album, the band also released custom box sets, a physical CD with an A5 casebound 52 page book, and a double LP with a 32 page booklet....

The Driver Era Announce First Live Album 'Live at the Greek' Photo The Driver Era Announce First Live Album 'Live at the Greek'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023

Alt-pop duo consisting of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, The Driver Era will release their first live album, live at the greek. In addition to digital release of the album, the band will also be releasing custom box sets,a physical CD with an A5 casebound 52 page book, and a double LP with a 32 page...

Hannah Grae Drops Halloween Inspired Track 'Who Dunnit?' Photo Hannah Grae Drops Halloween Inspired Track 'Who Dunnit?'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023

HANNAH GRAE releases Halloween inspired track 'Who Dunnit?' in new single. The rising star celebrated the release of ‘Who Dunnit?' last night with an exclusive Halloween-themed event for fans in London. Recently Hannah Grae released 'It Could've Been You', which has proven popular within her fanbase...

Bombay Bicycle Club to Release New Album 'My Big Day' in October Photo Bombay Bicycle Club to Release New Album 'My Big Day' in October
by Michael Major - June 14, 2023

The album was produced by vocalist/guitarist Jack Steadman at The Church Studios in North London and then back at the band’s own studio. It features an eclectic host of guest vocalists that perfectly encapsulates the breadth of the band’s widespread appeal. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

RAYE Announces Headline World Tour Dates Photo RAYE Announces Headline World Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023

Bonafide global superstar RAYE – fresh off a string of dates with Kali Uchis and now supporting SZA on her sold out ‘S.O.S’ Arena Tour across Europe/the UK – announces new live dates have been added to her headlining My 21st Century Blues World Tour spanning North America, Europe, the UK, and Austra...

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Unveil New Song 'Buy My Round' Photo Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Unveil New Song 'Buy My Round'
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023

The What If I EP features a selection of unreleased songs recorded during The Future sessions as well as the new track “Buy My Round.” All songs on the upcoming project were produced by Bradley Cook (Bon Iver, Kevin Morby, The War on Drugs) and R.M.B.—the production trio of Rateliff, Meese and James...

RAYE Recruits Coi Leray for 'Flip A Switch.' Remix Photo RAYE Recruits Coi Leray for 'Flip A Switch.' Remix
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023

Co-produced by RAYE alongside Mike Sabath (Lizzo, Little Mix, Selena Gomez) and Di Genius (Beyonce, Drake, Burna Boy), the rousing remix finds the powerhouses combining forces for a dynamic must-hear collaboration. ...

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Hit the Road This Summer for a Run of U.S. Date Photo Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Hit the Road This Summer for a Run of U.S. Dates
by Michael Major - April 18, 2023

Kicking off on August 1 in Pittsburgh, Rateliff and the band will perform at Minneapolis’ Surly Brewing Festival Field, Cleveland’s Jacobs Pavilion and Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater as well as multiple dates at Denver’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Chicago’s The Salt Shed and Missoula’s Kettlehouse Amph...

Hannah Grae Releases Brand New Single 'Jaded' Photo Hannah Grae Releases Brand New Single 'Jaded'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023

Merging nostalgic elements of No Doubt, Alanis Morrisette, and The Bangles and modern storytelling lyrics inspired by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, Paramore, and Taylor Swift – Hannah’s self-taught musical education seats her firmly in the lineage of cross-genre women making musical waves....

Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats to Release New EP 'What If I' Photo Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats to Release New EP 'What If I'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023

All songs on the What If I EP were produced by Bradley Cook (Bon Iver, Kevin Morby, The War on Drugs) and R.M.B.—the production trio of Rateliff, Meese and James Barone (Beach House). In addition, the track “Slow Pace of Time” features The Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s leader and clarinetist, Charli...

Hannah Grae Releases Brand New Single 'Hell Is a Teenage Girl' Photo Hannah Grae Releases Brand New Single 'Hell Is a Teenage Girl'
by Michael Major - March 10, 2023

Self-taught musician and songwriter, Hannah Grae, releases her fourth single “Hell Is A Teenage Girl.” The track, written by Hannah Grae alongside producer Rob Brinkmann, explores navigating turbulent teenage years and encapsulates the feeling of finally standing up for yourself and fighting back....

Mongolian Rock Sensation The HU Announce Headlining 'Rumble of Thunder' European Tour Photo Mongolian Rock Sensation The HU Announce Headlining 'Rumble of Thunder' European Tour
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023

THE HU will bring their enveloping live show to audiences across Europe this summer. The tour kicks off June 6 with their set at Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf, AT on and includes venue and festival stops across the UK and Europe until they reach their last stop on July 22 at Malakofff Festival i...

Puscifer Set March Release Date for 'Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired' Photo Puscifer Set March Release Date for 'Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023

Puscifer continue their series of album-by-album remix collections, releasing Existential Reckoning: Re-Wired. A video for “A Singularity (Re-Imagined by Carina Round),” shot and edited by Maynard James Keenan, was released this morning. The clip echoes the song’s sentiment, with the heart-wrenching...

Editors Share Jennifer Cardini and Damon Jee Remix of 'Karma Climb' Photo Editors Share Jennifer Cardini and Damon Jee Remix of 'Karma Climb'
by Michael Major - July 21, 2022

Editors have delivered a brand new re-imagination of their latest single 'Karma Climb,' remixed by Berlin-based, Parisian DJ/producer Jennifer Cardini and production partner Damon Jee. The remix follows the band’s recent NME-approved appearance at Mad Cool Festival earlier this month, and announceme...

VIDEO: The Regrettes Debut New Music Video For Latest Single 'Barely On My Mind' Photo VIDEO: The Regrettes Debut New Music Video For Latest Single 'Barely On My Mind'
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022

The Regrettes share their new music video for “Barely On My Mind,” directed by Claire Vogel. The video was recorded on the streets of Brooklyn ahead of their sold-out Irving Plaza show during the Further Joy headlining tour. The band has remaining “Further Joy” headlining dates in the US in cities i...

Reignwolf Shares 'The Woods' Ft. Brad Wilk (Ratm) Photo Reignwolf Shares 'The Woods' Ft. Brad Wilk (Ratm)
by Michael Major - June 23, 2022

Jordan Cook, aka Reignwolf, tells Billboard, “Wilk means ‘Wolf’ in Polish, and they went into ‘The Woods’ together…” , The track is written by Jordan Cook, who is on vocals, guitar and bass. Brad Wilks is on drums, and the track was mixed by Grammy-nominated Tony Hoffer and mastered by multi-award w...

Highly Suspect Return With New Album 'The Midnight Demon Club' Photo Highly Suspect Return With New Album 'The Midnight Demon Club'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022

Highly Suspect have announced details of their fourth full-length album, The Midnight Demon Club. The three-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated band have also shared two new tracks: “Natural Born Killer” and “Pink Lullabye” with “Natural Born Killer” joined by ...

Jack White Adds New Dates to the Supply Chain Issues Tour Photo Jack White Adds New Dates to the Supply Chain Issues Tour
by Michael Major - June 21, 2022

Jack White has announced a new series of North American dates for his ongoing Supply Chain Issues Tour. The shows begin August 20 at The Whiting in Flint, MI and then continue through late September. White will perform at a number of upcoming festivals, including Louisville, KY’s Bourbon & Beyond, A...

MØ Shares New Single 'True Romance' Photo MØ Shares New Single 'True Romance'
by Michael Major - June 17, 2022

The video is a live narration of the track, which showcases an authentic MØ performance that is full of genuine passion and punk energy. MØ enlisted friends and long-time collaborators Caroline Ailin (Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding) and Noonie Bao (Halsey, Charli XCX, Carly Rae Jepsen) to help...











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