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Karen Jonas Releases Carter-Inspired Single 'Rich Man's Valley' Ahead of Seventh Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024 Having cemented herself as a fearless artist and colorful storyteller, Virginia-based Karen Jonas is readying the release of her seventh album, The Rise and Fall of American Kitsch (August 9). The first single, 'Rich Man's Valley,' out now, offers an optimistic telling of the Carter family's journey...
Hannah Rose Platt Releases 'Deathbed Confessions' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 HANNAH ROSE PLATT releases the deluxe edition of her ‘Deathbed Confessions' album. A victory lap for her acclaimed 2023 album, the expanded version features four additional acoustic versions of tracks from the record including the Ed Harcourt duet “The Mermaid & The Sailor”. Watch the video and chec...
Hannah Rose Platt Announces 'Deathbed Confessions' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024 As per the studio album, the additional tracks were recorded with Ed Harcourt at his Wolf Cabin studio, with the producer appearing as a guest vocalist on the reworked version of “The Mermaid & The Sailor”. The deluxe edition will also feature “Tango With Your Fear”, “Hedy Lamarr”, and “Feeding Time...
Hannah Rose Platt Releases Spooky Xmas Single 'The Wendigo Rag'
by Michael Major - December 11, 2023 Bringing a new meaning to “driving home for Christmas”, “The Wendigo Rag” takes listeners behind the wheel of a road trip gone wrong, where an ill-judged left turn comes to test the boundaries of friendship versus survival. Brought to life in eye-popping fashion with modelling craft and stop-motion ...
My Life Story Confirm New Album 'Loving You Is Killing Me' & 2024 UK Tour Dates
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023 MY LIFE STORY confirms new album 'Loving You Is Killing Me.' The new record arrives ahead of a UK tour in 2024, with dates in Brighton, London, Birmingham, Bristol and beyond. The band's fifth studio album, ‘Loving You Is Killing Me', follows the release of MLS' last critically acclaimed album ‘Worl...
Brigitte Calls Me Baby Announce Debut 2024 US Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023 ATO Records' new breakout band Brigitte Calls Me Baby, the Roy Orbison-admiring, Smith-influenced and Chicago-based five-piece is primed for a major 2024. Named a Breaking Act last weekend by The Sunday Times in the UK, the group is gaining traction with their 'breakout single' 'Impressively Average...
Broadway Baby Susannah B Appears on 'It's Showtime with Rikki Lee'
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 Singer/songwriter Susannah B has music in her blood. She is the daughter of the late Broadway composer and lyricist Carol Hall, whose credits include the 1978 classic The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and its 1994 Broadway sequel The Best Little Whorehouse Goes Public. Listen to her on a podcast ...
Slop Pop Act Kissing Party Announce New LP 'Graceless'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2023 Kissing Party also shared the first look into the project with the single + video, “No Advice.” The heady track highlights the signature lo-fi sound that the band is known for, as lyrics explore self-deception and emotional complexities, with guitars reminiscent of Joy Division and crooner-esque voc...
S. Carey & John Raymond Release New Single 'Chrysalis'
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023 GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter John Raymond and Bon Iver sideman S. Carey released their video for “Chrysalis,” the newest single from Raymond and Carey’s upcoming collaborative album Shadowlands. Carey would become the right-hand man for Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver), collaborate with the likes of Sufja...
Melissa Ferrick Signs to Kill Rock Stars & Releases Single 'Black Dress'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Melissa Ferrick has released a new single, her first new music in eight years. After eight years of working in academia, this revered live performer, songwriter, and producer is back! Ferrick’s new single “Black Dress,” out now everywhere, conjures the swagger of Brass in Pocket and the sexy groove ...
MARGARET GLASPY Shares New Single 'Get Back'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Echo The Diamond is the third full-length from Margaret Glaspy. It was produced by Glaspy with co-production from her partner, guitarist/composer Julian Lage and is the follow-up to 2020’s Devotion. Echo The Diamond takes its title from a turn of phrase that Glaspy tossed off in the midst of a conve...
S. Carey & John Raymond Release 'Steadfast' Featuring Gordi
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023 GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter John Raymond and Bon Iver sideman S. Carey released “Steadfast” featuring Australian singer-songwriter Gordi — it’s the newest single from Raymond and Carey’s upcoming collaborative album Shadowlands. The album was produced by Sun Chung, and will be released on the Libellu...
Vinny Peculiar to Release 'How I Learned to Love the Freaks' Album in September
by Michael Major - July 17, 2023 The record is inspired by Hippy culture, the summer of love and the socio-political awakenings of the late 1960s. In part it’s tribute to an emerging free-thinking youth culture, the risks they took, the values they espoused, the sacrifices they made, with the failings and ultimate implosion culmin...
Margaret Glaspy Shares New Single 'Memories'
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023 Echo The Diamond is the third full-length from Margaret Glaspy. It was produced by Glaspy with co-production from her partner, guitarist/composer Julian Lage and is the follow-up to 2020’s Devotion. Echo The Diamond takes its title from a turn of phrase that Glaspy tossed off in the midst of a conve...
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. ...
Dan + Shay Join THE VOICE as First Coaching Duo
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023 Dan + Shay join as NBC’s first-ever coaching duo. They are familiar with “The Voice,” having served as Blake Shelton’s Battle Advisors in season 20. They join alongside Reba McEntire and EGOT winner John Legend, both of whom return for back-to-back cycles. Grammy Award-winning artist Chance the Rapp... |