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The Smithereens to Release 'The Lost Album' Unreleased Full Length Recorded in 1993
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 The result of those one month marathon recording sessions is this album, unheard by the outside world until now and appropriately titled The Lost Album. The Smithereens’ take no prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over the course of 17 albums and ...
Dirtybird Campout Announces Final 2022 Artist Lineup
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 Newly added names include Claude VonStroke’s Barclay Crenshaw alias, cutting-edge beatmaker and songwriter Mr. Carmack, revered German producer Steve Bug, Brazilian legend DJ Glen, epic UK production duo Audiojack, Atlanta via Detroit flag bearer Ash Lauryn, new face of US minimal Wyatt Marshall, an...
"The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!" Are Back With "The Adventures Of A Psychedelic Cowboy"
by A.A. Cristi - June 16, 2022 Gary Van Miert's philosophy of saying yes whenever asked to do something outside of his comfort zone has taken him to some very interesting places. Performing under the moniker, The Sensational Country Blues Wonders!, Van Miert is a singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer who specializes in Ame...
TV Music Creator Ben Vaughn Debuts 'The World of Ben Vaughn' Album
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022 Ben Vaughn’s long artistic career will come full circle with the release of The World of Ben Vaughn. A return to his roots—his recording roots, that is. The album will be released on CD, digital download and via streaming platforms on May 20th, after releasing it on 12' vinyl LP as a Record Store Da...
Ben Vaughn Releases New Single 'Dancing In My Mind'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022 Retro-rocker, songwriter, composer, and producer Ben Vaughn has released his latest single and accompanying video, “Dancing In My Mind.” Watch the official video, which sees the quadruple-threat embracing his DIY spirit and finding freedom in an imaginary dance floor during quarantine, now!...
Robert Rodriguez Launches 'Something About The Beatles' Podcast
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022 Drummer Dennis Diken (Smithereens), bassist Arion Salazar (ex-Third Eye Blind), multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone (Wilco, The Autumn Defense) and Luther Russell (currently performing as one half of the duo Those Pretty Wrongs alongside ex-Big Star Jody Stephens) form a panel with Rodriguez to discu...
Janelle Monáe and the African American Policy Forum Release 'Say Her Name'
by Michael Major - September 24, 2021 The 17-minute single features Kimberlé Crenshaw, Janelle Monáe, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Chlöe x Halle, Tierra Whack, Isis V., Zoë Kravitz, Brittany Howard, Asiahn, Mj Rodriguez, Jovian Zayne, Angela Rye, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Brittany Packnett Cunningham and Alicia Garza....
The Sensational Country Blues Wonders Release New Album
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2020 Gary Van Miert is a local cult figure in his area of the country. Known for looking as if he stole his clothing from Ernest Tubbs closet, the singer-songwriter, musician and all around entertainer honed his skills playing the nightclubs of New Jersey, Manhattan, Brooklyn and beyond....
Analog Players Society Drops Video Preview For 'One Note Samba' From TILTED Album
by Robert Diamond - August 17, 2020 Analog Players Society has announced TILTED, the first title in a 2-part series. TILTED captures a single live acoustic jazz session at The Bridge Studio that was transformed into the cinematic, loop-based, instrumental, beat-driven fractal art that is Soundtrack to a Nonexistent Film. The albums st...
The Weeklings Announce Live Drive-In Performance at Tupelo Music Hall
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 18, 2020 Asbury Park, NJ quartet The Weeklings announced one of the nation's first drive-in performances during these social distancing times, May 31 at the legendary Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, New Hampshire – details/tickets here....
Peter Karp Will Release 'Magnificent Heart' on May 8th
by Stephi Wild - March 24, 2020 Peter Karp is known for many things. An assertive singer, a skilled guitarist and a passionate performer, he's also an individual who writes songs that frequently reflect tales told as part of life's journey, spawned by passion and personal experience....
The Weeklings Create Three Videos For Title-Track '3' & Announce Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 09, 2020 Asbury Park, NJ foursome The Weeklings has shared three new videos for the title track of their new (and third) studio album 3 out now on JEM Records – three wildly different takes on what it's like to have your heart broken in three....
The Weeklings To Release New LP 3
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2019 Don't let The Weeklings fool you, spawned in Asbury Park, NJ, the foursome have become an impressive rock 'n' roll ensemble, at once classic but thoroughly up to the moment. The Weeklings will release the new studio album, 3 on January 17 via Marty Scott's legendary indie Jem Records. Today, they sh...
Like Totally Festival Announces Second Round of Artists
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019 Like Totally Festival, taking place on Huntington State Beach, California on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 11am to 9pmannounces its second round of artists with The Bangles (Manic Monday/Walk Like An Egyptian), The Smithereens featuring Marshall Crenshaw (A Girl Like You/Blood And Roses), Martha Davis...
Shlomo Franklin Announces Debut Release DON'T LOVE ANYBODY EP Out May 18
by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018 New York-based singer/songwriter Shlomo Franklin announced his debut release, Don't Love Anybody EP. Out on May 18th, the five-song EP is a collection of raw folk songs inspired by 60s and 70s Woodstock icons and produced by Grammy Award winner C. Lanzbom (Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen). After year...
WFuV Introduces THE BOOGIE DOWN with Binky Griptite
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2017 WFUV, New York (90.7 FM/wfuv.org) - Binky Griptite, longtime guitarist and emcee for The Dap-Kings, is bringing the funk to WFUV on Saturday nights between 8-11 p.m. The Boogie Down, a danceable blend of vintage soul and R&B, debuts on July 22. Paul Cavalconte's expanded, free-form Cavalcade will no... |