Michael Major - Page 1148

New York powerhouses State Champs have shared an acoustic version of their track “Outta My Head”, out now via Pure Noise Records. Stripped back guitar licks and vocal harmonies breathe new life into the song while still maintaining the energy of the fan-favorite, which originally appeared on the recently released Kings Of The New Age.

Steve Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize have announced two winners for this year’s prize. Building on the Board’s mission to recognize excellence across the spectrum of banjo styles, this year’s recipients represent excellence in both 5-string bluegrass and 4-string Irish banjo traditions.

The lineup includes 36? (CA), Boy With Apple (SE), Claudia Bouvette (CA), Data Animal (DE), Fears (UK), French Cassettes (US), Hope (DE), Jane Inc. (CA), Nat Vazer (AU), Plàsi (SE), Plattenbau (DE), Poster Paints (US), Public Body (UK), Silverbacks (IE), Sobs (SG), Teenage Halloween (US), Thus Love (US) + More!

The album features seven brand new tracks written in the wake of guitarist Chad Gilbert’s cancer diagnosis – including new single and music video “Dream Born Again,” which is out now here – alongside seven live acoustic versions of fan favorites. Mixed by Mark Trombino (blink-182, Jimmy Eat World), Make The Most Of It is a rumination.

The Norwegian band MARBLES have released a music video for their syrupy dream pop track “One of a Kind”. This track, along with “Heading Out” and last week’s new single “World Inside Me”, will be appearing on the forthcoming sophomore album from the band, which is titled Humour.

Hosts Tyra Banks and Alfonso Ribeiro will walk out to “Sweet Lovin’” by Sigala & Bryn Christopher. Throughout the evening, each couple will perform one final ballroom dance style and one final Latin dance style (that they've not yet performed) as they battle it out for scores and votes in hopes of earning a spot in the finale.

Robin Roberts has aninterview with former first lady Michelle Obama. In the wide-ranging interview, Mrs. Obama talks about her marriage; her husband, former President Barack Obama; the pandemic; coping with low-grade depression stemming, in part, from the pandemic and political division in the country; President Joe Biden; and her new hobby.

Singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers and his band The Food Stamps will return to the stage next year with their newly confirmed “Send in the Hounds Tour.” Special guests on the tour include Charley Crockett, Drive-By Truckers, S.G. Goodman, Wayne Graham, Abby Hamilton, Elle King, Marcus King, John R. Miller, Miles Miller and Margo Price.  

MY SO-CALLED HIGH SCHOOL RANK chronicles the creation of a musical theater production at Granite Bay High School in Sacramento, CA, inspired by students’ stories of the constant pressures to achieve a top-rank in every part of their lives to get ahead in current college admissions process. Watch the video trailer now!

Country artist Bree Jaxson releases new single 'With You' in tribute to her children as she is away serving our country. The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms. As we become fully immersed in this heartfelt ballad, Bree Jaxson serenades her listeners with a story of compassion and unconditional love.

Smith released the EP’s title track “Nighttime Animal” that was co-written with Kyshona. The six-song EP finds the singer, songwriter, producer and guitarist stepping out on his own following 10+ years fronting the acclaimed roots-music duo Smooth Hound Smith and exploring his own unique blend of spaced-out psychedelic folk music.

Following the release of his previous TikTok hit, “Red Light,” “Over You” is the next chapter in Elijah’s story. Produced by Navi Beats (YungBleu, Mariah Carey) and mixed by MixedByAuden, “Over You” is compelling, personal, and relatable. Beginning with a soft melody, an infectious beat follows shortly after and carries through the track.

Thousand Islands Records will release the new album from French punks Topsy Turvy's in the U.S. and Canada. TOPSY TURVY’S is a melodic punk rock band, with female & male vocals, born in 2008 in Poitiers (France).

LA-based futuristic R&B-funk artist, Shira Elias, shares soulful track 'EARTH SUN' out everywhere now ahead of her sophomore EP, SERVICES the EP, available for pre-order now. Alongside new music, Elias will perform a solo set as well as join the new Cool Cool Cool funk outfit at North Beach Music Festival this December with tickets available now.

Parker Lane has revealed the details for their forthcoming full-length album, Kaleidoscope. Alongside the announcement comes a new single, “How You Feel,” a confessional exploring hope, forgiveness, and second chances over sparse piano and tense drums. The album was co-produced by Printz and Ryan Hadlock (The Lumineers, Vance Joy, Zach Bryan).

Stu Brooks - a co-founder of Dub Trio - has a long list of collaborations. He has shared the stage or the studio with everyone from Academy® Award winner Lady Gaga, Danny Elfman, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige to Mike Patton, Pretty Lights, Mark Guiliana, Slick Rick, and even a posthumous recording for Tupac Shakur.  

abracadabra, helmed by Hannah Skelton and Chris Niles, delves into disco, dub, and art-rock on shapes & colors. Imbuing every song with an undeniable groove replete with 80s inspired new-wave synths and delightfully psychedelic rhythms, the band tackles the trials of late-capitalist anguish with a smirk and a bit of optimism.

poolblood (she/they), the musical nom-de-plume of Toronto’s Maryam Said, shared their newest single, “my little room.” It’s the latest peek into their debut album mole, via Next Door Records (The Weather Station, Ada Lea, Charlotte Cornfield, Patrick Holland, Hua Li 化力, etc.). It begins sparsely with acoustic guitar strums that back Maryam’s voice.

Harvey Mason jr. will be joined by Jimmie Allen, 'CBS Mornings' anchors Nate Burleson and Gayle King, Luis Fonsi, Ledisi, EGOT winner John Legend, Machine Gun Kelly, GRAMMY winner and 2023 MusiCares® Persons of the Year honoree Smokey Robinson, and three-time GRAMMY winner Olivia Rodrigo will help reveal the 65th Annual GRAMMY Award nominees.

This March, for the first time in six years, global powerhouse Lorde will make her anticipated return to venues across Australia as part of her global Solar Power World Tour. She has announced some of the most exciting artists on the indie-pop landscape – MUNA (USA) and Laura Jean (AUS) – as special guests on her forthcoming dates!