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Ron Pope and Joshua Radin to Embark on Co-Headling Tour Photo Ron Pope and Joshua Radin to Embark on Co-Headling Tour
by Josh Sharpe - April 23, 2024

Acclaimed singer-songwriters Ron Pope and Joshua Radin have announced a co-headlining tour that begins on November 1st, with 16 dates planned across the western United States. Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his ...

Ron Gallo Announces 'FOREGROUND MUSIC (DELUXE EDITION)' Photo Ron Gallo Announces 'FOREGROUND MUSIC (DELUXE EDITION)'
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

FOREGROUND MUSIC is highlighted by the screeching dance-punk of “AT LEAST I’M DANCING,” which sounds as close as one can get to shaking their ass while on fire, the broken apocalyptic serenade of “BIG TRUCK ENERGY,” and the deliriously catchy “ANYTHING BUT THIS,” whereas Gallo screams atop guitars....

Santa Chiara Releases New Garage-Pop Track Photo Santa Chiara Releases New Garage-Pop Track
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023

She taught herself guitar, bass, and drums, and studied the music of Frank Zappa and Captain Beefheart, Velvet Underground, The Doors, and The Beatles. Self-produced and largely self-performed by D’Anzieri (with guest performances by Ron Gallo, Dominic Billett, Jerry Bernhardt, and Eric Slick)....

Italy's Santa Chiara Announces Garage-Pop Album Photo Italy's Santa Chiara Announces Garage-Pop Album
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

For as much pain and heartache is embedded within IMPORTED – and rightfully so – Santa Chiara’s music is also full of light and love. The album’s sun-kissed lead single “Peach Tree,” D’Anzieri’s favorite song on the record, captures nostalgia for the life she first discovered in her “American hometo...

Italy's Santa Chiara Signs with Kill Rock Stars & Releases First Song Photo Italy's Santa Chiara Signs with Kill Rock Stars & Releases First Song
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023

Santa Chiara has signed to the indie label, Kill Rock Stars. Santa Chiara is the solo project of Italian musician, Chiara D’Anzieri, who moved to the United States in January 2020. Santa Chiara plays most of the instruments on “Peach Tree” herself, with guests Ron Gallo, Dominic Billett (Courtney Ma...

Ron Gallo Debuts 'BIG TRUCK ENERGY' Photo Ron Gallo Debuts 'BIG TRUCK ENERGY'
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023

Lead by delicate strings and a post-punk attitude, this never rings more true than on latest single “BIG TRUCK ENERGY” released. Perhaps Gallo’s most direct and potentially uncomfortable song, it speaks to a variety of political, social and environmental issues we've all become pretty familiar with ...

Martina McBride & Wendy Moten to Judge Songwriting Challenge For VEVA Collect Photo Martina McBride & Wendy Moten to Judge Songwriting Challenge For VEVA Collect
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023

The Grand Prize winner will receive a $1,000 cash award, direct feedback from Martina McBride and Wendy Moten and legendary producer Paul Worley, a signed item from Martina McBride and Wendy Moten, a 2-day recording session with Blackbird Academy valued at $900, a full-year subscription to Inside Bl...

Ron Gallo Unveils 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' Single Photo Ron Gallo Unveils 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' Single
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022

Ron Gallo has released 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' the latest single off his blistering, brand new studio album, FOREGROUND MUSIC. With the new song, Gallo reflects on a solo west coast trip. After roaming around Los Angeles by himself, he found that LA can be the loneliest place on the planet if you a...

Ron Gallo Announces New Album 'FOREGROUND MUSIC' Photo Ron Gallo Announces New Album 'FOREGROUND MUSIC'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022

Over the course of 11 songs, Gallo displays what Ann Powers once called “literate electricity.” It moves from fuzz to lounge jazz to freaky pop to post-punk and back again to rollicking, truly FUN rock music, all the while taking aim at any and everything....

Ron Gallo Shares New Single 'ANYTHING BUT THIS' Photo Ron Gallo Shares New Single 'ANYTHING BUT THIS'
by Michael Major - October 11, 2022

Out now is the new gritty, fuzzed-out track “ANYTHING BUT THIS” by Philadelphia garage-rock provocateur Ron Gallo. Chock-full of distortion and sharp, electric passion, Gallo cries out against the glum atmosphere of Philadelphia (and America at large) that this song was motivated by. Watch the offic...

Shamir to Support Lucius on Tour in November Photo Shamir to Support Lucius on Tour in November
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022

Philadelphia’s Vegas-born multidisciplinary indie rock tour de force Shamir will join Lucius on tour in November, bringing his enthralling live show to stages across the US. Before he hits the road, you can catch Shamir at Philly Music Fest on October 14th, with Mt. Joy, Mannequin Pussy, Low Cut Con...

Mt. Joy To Headline Philly Music Fest Photo Mt. Joy To Headline Philly Music Fest
by Michael Major - September 12, 2022

A non-profit organization founded by a local husband and wife team, Greg and Jenn Seltzer, PMF has donated more than $275,000.00 to local music education programs and artists in need -- after paying all venues and artists to perform at the festival. PMF features Jazz, Rock, Hip Hop, Punk, Bluegrass,...

Ron Gallo Shares 'ENTITLED MAN' Single Photo Ron Gallo Shares 'ENTITLED MAN' Single
by Michael Major - September 06, 2022

Ron Gallo shares his new single, “ENTITLED MAN.' Confronting society’s tolerance of the male superiority complex, the track channels his anger and sharp wit into driving beats, sharp guitars, and a gripping melody. This is his first single since signing to famed indie label, Kill Rock Stars, teasing...

Chestnut Grove's 'The Album' Set for Release May 21 Photo Chestnut Grove's 'The Album' Set for Release May 21
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021

The members of Chestnut Grove have been together since high school and are nearing their thirtieth birthdays – the sonic themes on The Album reflect this period of growth with lyrics that discuss how difficult it is to cope with getting older, the pain of losing friends and the sting of romantic bre...

Chickpee Shares 'two Trees' Via Northern Transmissions Photo Chickpee Shares 'two Trees' Via Northern Transmissions
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2021

Italian solo recording project chickpee shares 'two trees,' a tender waltz celebrating the love of her parents. Stranded in the US alongside her husband Ron Gallo due to the pandemic, 'two trees' is a caring tribute draped in nostalgia and warmth. Northern Transmissions premiered the track along wit...

Ron Gallo Shares MF DOOM 'Gazillion Ear' Remix Photo Ron Gallo Shares MF DOOM 'Gazillion Ear' Remix
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 06, 2021

As tribute, Ron Gallo shares a remix of MF DOOM's 'Gazillion Ear,' along with this personal statement....

Ron Gallo Shares 'White Christmas' Cover Photo Ron Gallo Shares 'White Christmas' Cover
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 30, 2020

Trying to box Ron Gallo up is like trying to clutch water in your hands. He doesn’t think you fit in a box either. On a lifelong chase of himself, and a 3-year long tour, he found it frustrating at times too....

Ron Gallo Shares 'PLEASE DON'T DIE' Video Photo Ron Gallo Shares 'PLEASE DON'T DIE' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 16, 2020

Ron Gallo shares his new single + video for 'PLEASE DON'T DIE,' off of his upcoming album PEACEMEAL....

Ron Gallo Shares New Single 'Hide' Photo Ron Gallo Shares New Single 'Hide'
by A.A. Cristi - July 02, 2020

Last month, Gallo released a video for single, 'You Are Enough' via XPN. A song of affirmation and feeling good about yourself in a world that does not encourage it. 'You Are Enough' brings an empowering message and bright instrumentation to build everyone up during these turbulent times. ...

Driftwood Soldier's New Album 'Stay Ahead of the Wolf' Out Now Photo Driftwood Soldier's New Album 'Stay Ahead of the Wolf' Out Now
by Abigail Charpentier - October 18, 2019

Congratulations to Driftwood Soldier whose new album Stay Ahead of the Wolf is out today. Over the last three months, the inimitably gritty, gutterfolk duo from Philadelphia have released three singles and drawn acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Glide Magazine, Americana Highways and more. Owen L...

Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Out Toda Photo Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Out Toda
by Tori Hartshorn - July 12, 2019

Liz Cooper & The Stampede's new EP, Live In Chicago, is out today on the band's own label, Sleepyhead Records, via Thirty Tigers....

Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Premieres At Glide Magazine Photo Liz Cooper & The Stampede's LIVE IN CHICAGO Premieres At Glide Magazine
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2019

Liz Cooper & The Stampede's new EP, Live In Chicago, is premiering today at Glide Magazine. ...

Ron Gallo Releases Video For LOVE SUPREME (WORK TOGETHER!) Photo Ron Gallo Releases Video For LOVE SUPREME (WORK TOGETHER!)
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2019

Today, Ron Gallo shares the music video for his single,'Love Supreme (Work Together!),' off his latest album, Stardust Birthday Party out now on New West. The video is set to the Claudius Mittendorfer (Weezer, Parquet Courts, We Are Scientists) mix of the song and was directed by Joshua Shoemaker. '...

Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extends Summer Tour Photo Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extends Summer Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 16, 2019

Liz Cooper & The Stampede continue on their extensive headline tour through 2019 including stops at Denver's Larimer Lounge, Kansas City's The Record Bar, Spokane's The Bartlettand more. The band will also join Shakey Graves & Dr. Dog as well as Tyler Childers for select dates this fall and winter. ...

Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extend 2019 Headline Tour Photo Liz Cooper & The Stampede Extend 2019 Headline Tour
by Tori Hartshorn - February 06, 2019

Liz Cooper & The Stampede will continue their extensive headline tour through 2019 with stops at Nashville's The Basement East, Los Angeles' The Echo, Austin's Antone's and Portland's Doug Fir Lounge among others. Tickets for the newly confirmed shows go on-sale this Friday, February 8 at 10:00am lo...












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