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The visual for “Manic” takes inspiration from the classic Blink 182 “Dammit” video circa 1997. With Magnolia Park’s energetic riffs and catchy hooks, they capture the playful energy and youthful angst of their predecessors. Guitarist Tristan Torres explains that “Manic” is the “ultimate break-up anthem, fusing that classic Pop-Punk sound.'

Ahead of the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, Tears You Hide, buzzy Americana artist-to-watch Jeremie Albino has announced a Fall U.S. Headline Tour. The series of dates kicks off October 10 in Boston and will make stops in New York City, DC, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, Atlanta and more.

Denver-based band Kiltro share the final single “Softy” ahead of the release of their excellent and spellbinding sophomore album Underbelly which is out this Friday. The majestic lament of “Softy” is seeped in exquisite cushions of reverb and is an emotional pinnacle of the album. Check out upcoming tour dates!

Erykah Badu has joined Netflix's upcoming film adaptation of The Piano Lesson. Badu will make a cameo for musical performances in the new feature. She will join Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, and Michael Potts, who will be reprising their Broadway performances in the film.

2x Grammy-winning entertainment legend and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker’s new song, “Breakfast In Birmingham” featuring 9x Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile and written by Carlile and Bernie Taupin, is out now. Produced once again by Carlile and Shooter Jennings, Sweet Western Sound reunites the award-winning trio.

As with the first two tracks issued from the new album – “Step Step Step” and “New Conditions” – “Range” is accompanied by an abstract video made by Odd.One. Swirling, eddying images in beautiful, muted colours conjure thoughts of rippling water or shifting sands, a landscape evolving in time with the gentle flow of the music.

The 30-date run, which kicks off on September 17, in Charlotte, NC, comes on heels of the release of “Blood and Sugar” (Fearless/Concord), the band’s first new song since 2012. Direct support for the entire tour will be State Champs, while Four Year Strong, 3OH!3, LOLO, The Summer Set, The Ready Set, and Max Bemis will also offer support.

The Getaway will be the final run of U.S. dates in support of the band’s recently released smash album Cracker Island, and will kick off on Sunday, September 10 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, with stops at Q2 Stadium in Austin on Wednesday, September 13 and Credit 1 Union Amphitheatre in Chicago on September 16.

The genius that is Tony Allen departed this mortal world in April of 2020, but not without leaving an unmatched legacy that crossed oceans and borders, bridging cultures and forging a sound that changed music. As the drummer for Fela Kuti’s revolutionary Africa 70, Allen’s polyrhythmic drumming defined Afrobeat.

The 2022 GLAAD Outstanding Breakthrough Artist will kick off Pride Month with a live performance of her hit collaboration, “Sad in the Summer” from Diplo's just-released Country project Thomas Wesley: Chapter 2 – Swamp Savant. Rose's GMA performance comes days after joining Diplo on the season finale of NBC's The Voice.

Soen have announced the release of their new album, MEMORIAL. MEMORIAL will be available as a Deluxe CD, 12” Vinyl Album in Black and color variants, digital formats and special D2C products and bundles. The band have also released the hard-hitting first single, “Unbreakable.”

HBO has unveiled the video trailer for the HBO Original drama series THE IDOL. The series premiered at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22. The series is co-created by Sam Levinson (HBO’s “Euphoria”), Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, and stars Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Lily-Rose Depp.

Kesha has unveiled new tour dates in support of her recent album 'GAG ORDER.' The 20-date tour will feature support from Jake Wesley Rogers. Kesha will be making stops in New York City, Boston, Atlanta, New Orleans, Chicago, Toronto, and more.

Written while touring (Reid has opened for the likes of Porches, Charli XCX, Magdalena Bay, Maya Hawke, and Caroline Polachek), Disenchanter draws on the traditions of American country songwriting, the big, gritty guitars of Northwestern grunge, and the unrushed ease of Southern California living, all complemented by the production style of Cook.

In the driver’s seat, anthemic title track “Dondoni” gears up with a vivacious synth pad and galvanic bass line whilst, in the passenger seat, “Barkuchi Fus' goes full throttle on multi-layered melodies and pads. In the back seat we find the original mix of “Don’t Worry” with a cleverly alternating arrangement and intricate sound design.

Jenn Grant will release her new album Champagne Problems. Now, she shares the empowering “One Hit Wonders,” the fourth track she has teased off the LP.  Written and performed with platinum awarded artist Ria Mae and long-time collaborator Daniel Ledwell, the song carries messages of strength and encouragement.

On his second album as The Natvral - a spirited, beautifully observed collection of rough and ready songcraft - the former Pains of Being Pure at Heart frontperson was eyeing the past while dealing with an inescapable present. In 2020, in the early stages of lockdown, Berman began writing songs that reflected on a world that had seemingly ended.

Betsy Wolfe, Lorna Courtney, Melanie La Barrie, and the cast of & Juliet appeared on Good Morning America this morning to perform 'Since U Been Gone.' Before the performance, Wolfe and Courtney spoke with Michael Strahan to discuss the hit musical. Watch the video of the performance now!

Lektron, a new garage punk outfit led by Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba, has released their debut two-song single via Asian Man Records. Both tracks – “Dirty Jacks” and “She’s a War” – are now available on major streaming platforms, and fans can pre-order the vinyl, which is expected to ship by end of June.

NICK MASON’S SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS features Mason alongside Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp, former Pink Floyd touring bassist Guy Pratt, guitarist Lee Harris and keyboardist Dom Beken, all of whom bring fresh intensity and power to a selection of songs from the iconic band’s halcyon formative years.