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Zolita Debuts New Song 'Grown Up' Ahead of Forthcoming Album Photo Zolita Debuts New Song 'Grown Up' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Emerging Queer pop star Zolita debuts a brand new gut wrenching track “Grown Up,” appearing on her forthcoming album Queen of Hearts due May 31 via AWAL. A blistering indictment of a past relationship, Zolita sings “I don’t get how you were having fun, I was way too young,” the music gathering fury ...

Video: Watch Dalton Dover in Music Video for 'Bury Me In This Bar' Photo Video: Watch Dalton Dover in Music Video for 'Bury Me In This Bar'
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

UMG Nashville/Mercury Records recording artist Dalton Dover has premiered the official music video for his rollicking track “Bury Me In This Bar” ahead of the single’s official country radio add date on Monday, May 13. “This is one of my favorite songs I’ve ever been a part of writing,” Dover shares...

UK Rising Star Jordan Rakei Releases Highly Anticipated New Studio Album 'The Loop' Photo UK Rising Star Jordan Rakei Releases Highly Anticipated New Studio Album 'The Loop'
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Grammy-award nominated multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer and songwriter Jordan Rakei’s highly anticipated new album, ‘The Loop’ is out now via Verve Forecast and Decca UK. Rakei has confirmed an extensive live tour in support of the album, with dates announced for the US including shows in N...

The Secret Sisters Celebrate Mother's Day With New Song 'Mama, Now' Photo The Secret Sisters Celebrate Mother's Day With New Song 'Mama, Now'
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated duo The Secret Sisters’ new song, “Mama, Now,” has debuted in celebration of Mother’s Day this weekend. Of the track, the sisters, Lydia Slagle and Laura Rogers, reflect, “Nothing in our lives has transformed our music and priorities quite like motherhood. If you’ve worn the name, y...

Dreamer Boy's New Album, 'Lonestar', Available Now Photo Dreamer Boy's New Album, 'Lonestar', Available Now
by Josh Sharpe - May 10, 2024

Singer-songwriter Dreamer Boy, hailed as an “artist to watch” by FLAUNT, has released his new album, Lonestar. Alongside the album, Dreamer Boy unveiled his new single, “Baby Blue,” an exhilarating, bittersweet track that conjures up memories of midnight drives and reflections of what might have bee...

Video: Watch Cage The Elephant Perform World Debut Of Their Song 'Rainbow' Photo Video: Watch Cage The Elephant Perform World Debut Of Their Song 'Rainbow'
by Josh Sharpe - May 09, 2024

Last night, Cage The Elephant, the GRAMMY® Award winning rock band returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform the world debut of their song Rainbow. The song will appear on their forthcoming album Neon Pill (May 17, RCA Records). Cage The Elephant’s 45-date North American US tour, produced by Live Na...

Wild Yaks Share New Single and Video 'Desperado' Ahead of New Album Photo Wild Yaks Share New Single and Video 'Desperado' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 09, 2024

Rockaway Beach's very own Wild Yaks are excited to share their latest single and video 'Desperado'. The song is the latest single to be released from Monumental Deeds, the band's sixth album (depending on who's counting) in a nearly two-decade-long career out on June 21. The album encapsulates the e...

Swamp Dogg Offers Life Advice on 'Ugly Man's Wife' Ahead of New 'Blackgrass' LP Photo Swamp Dogg Offers Life Advice on 'Ugly Man's Wife' Ahead of New 'Blackgrass' LP
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

Swamp Dogg has released “Ugly Man’s Wife,” the final pre-release single to be pulled from his forthcoming album Blackgrass: From West Virginia to 125th St out May 31 via Oh Boy Records. About the new single, Swamp Dogg explains: “I wrote ‘Ugly Man’s Wife’ with one of my favorite co-writers, Bob Jone...

Teen Guitarist And Rocker Nikhil Bagga Releases New Single 'Never Meant It' Photo Teen Guitarist And Rocker Nikhil Bagga Releases New Single 'Never Meant It'
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

Even a 15-year-old guitar god-in-waiting occasionally has to deal with normal, everyday high-school angst. For Nikhil Bagga on his new single, “Never Meant It,” that means having to sit home with his trusty axe while everybody else is out having a good time. Listen to the single!...

So Cal Melodic Punks Chaser Release New Single 'Fault Lines' From Upcoming Album Photo So Cal Melodic Punks Chaser Release New Single 'Fault Lines' From Upcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

So Cal punk heroes CHASER have unveiled 'Fault Lines' the next single off their upcoming, long-awaited new album 'Small Victories,' out on June 28. The 13-track album was produced by Cameron Webb and is the band's first new release in 3 years. Listen to the single now!...

Kossisko Releases New Single 'Finally Free' From SLAYERZ BALL Album Photo Kossisko Releases New Single 'Finally Free' From SLAYERZ BALL Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 08, 2024

GRAMMY-nominated artist Kossisko (they/them/theirs) released “Finally Free” from their SLAYERZ BALL album due June 7 alongside a performance video filmed at the iconic East West Studios in Studio One where Frank Sinatra recorded many of his songs. Listen to the new single!...

Brandy Clark Nominated for Two Awards at 2024 Americana Awards Photo Brandy Clark Nominated for Two Awards at 2024 Americana Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Brandy Clark is nominated for two awards at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards: Album of the Year (Brandy Clark) and Song of the Year (“Dear Insecurity” feat. Brandi Carlile). The awards ceremony will take place at Nashville’s hi...

Video: John Moreland Drops Powerful Video for Folk-Rock Track 'Gentle Violence' Photo Video: John Moreland Drops Powerful Video for Folk-Rock Track 'Gentle Violence'
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

Esteemed singer-songwriter John Moreland has released a powerful video for folk-rock track “Gentle Violence.” Directed by Rahul Chakraborty, the video stars actors Jonah Lewis and Drew Pollock, who powerfully portray a family battling addiction and substance abuse. Watch the video here!...

G-Easy Releases New Remix of Viral Hit with 'Lady Killers III' Photo G-Easy Releases New Remix of Viral Hit with 'Lady Killers III'
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

Multi-platinum selling superstar G-Eazy has released “Lady Killers III,” a brand-new version of his explosive viral hit via RCA Records. Originally released in 2012, the rapper breathes new life into the much-loved track that has been taking the internet by storm in recent months. “It feels like the...

Arooj Aftab Shares Single 'Whiskey' Ahead of New Album Photo Arooj Aftab Shares Single 'Whiskey' Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

Atmospheric and playful, “Whiskey” transports listeners to a melancholic display of intoxicated infatuation as Aftab sings in English: “Your head gets heavy and rests on my shoulder ’cause you drink too much whiskey when you’re with me.” Listen to the track now! ...

Graham Nash Will Tour North America This Year; Select Dates with Judy Collins + Carne Photo Graham Nash Will Tour North America This Year; Select Dates with Judy Collins + Carnegie Hall
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and founding member of both the Hollies and Crosby, Stills & Nash Graham Nash is set to tour the U.S. throughout this summer and fall. Nash will be joined by fellow Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Judy Collins for select dates on the tour, including stops ...

The Early November Debuts 'Tired Of Lying' Ahead of Forthcoming Album Photo The Early November Debuts 'Tired Of Lying' Ahead of Forthcoming Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 07, 2024

Alternative rock group The Early November is back with another new single; “Tired Of Lying” is out now, along with a brand new music video. “Tired Of Lying” is the third track to be released from the band’s forthcoming Self-Titled album. Shares frontman Ace Enders: “This song is about overcoming chi...

Award-Winning Bassist/Composer Emiliano Lasansky Presents Debut Album Photo Award-Winning Bassist/Composer Emiliano Lasansky Presents Debut Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024

Bassist/composer Emiliano Lasansky proudly presents his debut album, The Optimist, available worldwide on Outside In Music on June 21, 2024. Emiliano Lasansky’s melodies have the potential to simultaneously serve as vehicles to memories and past experiences, and to evoke optimistic anticipation for ...

Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers Set Summer Tour Dates & Share New Song 'Turn This T Photo Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers Set Summer Tour Dates & Share New Song 'Turn This Train Around'
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024

The genre-bending Michigan collective Joe Hertler & the Rainbow Seekers have announced Summer 2024 tour dates with 20+ shows across the U.S. kicking off on May 17th at Red Rooster in Madison, Wisconsin. Find the full list of dates here!...

Half Waif Springs To Life With New EP 'Ephemeral Being' Photo Half Waif Springs To Life With New EP 'Ephemeral Being'
by Josh Sharpe - May 06, 2024

Already known for writing songs that provide strength alongside openhearted vulnerability for troublesome and daunting times, Half Waif aka Nandi Rose has announced the transformative ‘Ephemeral Being’ EP and shares lead single “Big Dipper”, with the full five-song EP being released at the end of th...












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