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Maria Chiara Argirò Releases “Floating” Single Ahead of New Album
by Josh Sharpe - April 16, 2024 On Closer, rising electronic luminary and classically trained pianist Maria Chiara Argirò presents a journey of self-exploration, and a manifestation of her profound connection with music. Rooted in an indescribable feeling that compelled her to create, the album transcends boundaries and tranverses...
Bktherula Reaches a New Rank With 'LVL5 P2' Album
by Michael Major - March 15, 2024 Rising star BKTHERULA elevates her game with the release of her new album LVL5 P2. Discover how the artist reaches new heights in her musical journey with Warner Records. The album features the recently released buzzing single 'CRAYON,' which has earned over three million streams in just four weeks....
Bktherula Shares Melodic New Single 'The Way'
by Michael Major - March 08, 2024 Explore BKTHERULA's new melodic single 'THE WAY' from the upcoming LVL5 P2 album. The latest offering from Warner Records promises a fresh sound for music enthusiasts. Produced by Car!ton & Azure, the track finds Bk melodically admiring the effect her love interest has on her. Watch the new music vi...
Maria Chiara Argiró to Release New Album; Shares Single 'Closer'
by Michael Major - February 13, 2024 Rising electronic luminary Maria Chiara Argirò has announced her highly-anticipated album Closer – a testament to Maria's journey of self-exploration, and a manifestation of her profound connection with music. Maria has confirmed North American debut appearance and will perform at SXSW. ...
Yacht Rock Revue Release 'Between The Moon And New York City' Live Album From PBS Special
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024 The new 15-track collection is the audio companion of the band's recent PBS Special that graced the airwaves on November 24, 2023. Captured on the Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City on July 7, 2023, this album transports audiences to the golden era of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Offering a reprieve from the...
Americana Duo The Glass Hours to Release New Album in March
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 The Glass Hours will release self-titled studio album. Their self-titled nine-song debut album will be released by Cornelius Chapel Records in early 2024. With the exception of Sue Westcott on fiddle (Chet Atkins, Tom Jones), the album was written, performed, recorded and produced by Brad and Megan ...
Americana Duo The Glass Hours Share New Single From Their Debut LP
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023 The Glass Hours are American songwriters Brad Armstrong and Megan Barbera. Their music blurs between Sunday afternoon country-folk and the golden age of the 1970s. With the exception of Sue Westcott on fiddle (Chet Atkins, Tom Jones), the album was written, performed, recorded and produced by Brad a...
Rig 1 to Release New Album 'Separation Illusion' in November
by Michael Major - August 23, 2023 Rig 1 is excited to release his new single single 'Kindest Brother' from his album Separation Illusion, run by Azure Ray's Maria Taylor. 'Kindest Brother' was written by Rig 1 and Jake Bellows (Neva Dinova, Whispertown). The song debuted at That's Good Enough For Me and is available now on all stre...
HAHA (Maria Taylor & Mike Bloom) Share Debut Single 'Only Gets Better'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023 HAHA is a band born of humans, two of them - Maria Taylor (Azure Ray) and Mike Bloom (Jenny Lewis, Julian Casablancas, Richard Edwards). It strives to celebrate the very existence of all creatures and things: the knowable, the unknowable, the in-between, the gentle, the strange, the dangerous, the ...
Bright Eyes Announce Third Wave of Companion Releases
by Michael Major - May 09, 2023 This new wave comes with artist contributions from Johanna and Klara Söderberg of First Aid Kit (“JeJune Stars,” “Coatcheck Dream Song,” “Wrecking Ball”), Gillian Welch (“Napolean’s Hat”) and Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff (“Clairaudients (Kill or Be Killed),” “Firewall,” ‘When You Were ...
Joe Lovano Trio Tapestry Release 'Our Daily Bread' Album
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023 Midway through the programme, Lovano delivers the bluesy “One for Charlie” as a solo tenor tribute to Charlie Haden, investing every note with meaning, as the tune’s dedicatee once did. Lovano and Haden played together in multiple contexts over the years, from Charlie’s Liberation Music Orchestra to...
Temples Share New Song From New Sean Ono Lennon Produced Album
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 Temples have shared their shimmering new single, “Afterlife.” Produced by labelmate Sean Ono Lennon and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, MGMT), “Afterlife” heralds the British psychedelic rock quartet’s long awaited new album, Exotico,. The track is joined ...
Temples Share New Song From New Sean Ono Lennon Produced Album
by Michael Major - February 14, 2023 Temples have shared their delirious new single, “Cicada,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Produced by labelmate Sean Ono Lennon and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, MGMT), “Cicada” heralds the British psychedelic rock quartet’s long awaite...
Temples Announce New Album Produced by Sean Ono Lennon
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023 Produced by labelmate Sean Ono Lennon and mixed by GRAMMY® Award-winner Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, MGMT), Exotico is heralded by the premiere of the stratospheric first single, “Gamma Rays,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. An official music video is streaming now...
Bright Eyes Announce Second Wave of Companion Releases
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022 The project sees the band rereleasing their catalog, each album accompanied by new recordings. The EPs include stellar guest performances from Gillian Welch, Dave Rawlings, Becky Stark, and Maria Taylor as well as stunning covers of “November by Azure Ray,” “Fare Thee Well, Miss Carousel” by Townes ...
Azure Ray Release New Single 'Phantom Lover'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021 The song follows up the release of two pre-release singles, 'Bad Dream' and 'Remedy' which have been praised by Pitchfork, Stereogum, Paste, American Songwriter, SPIN Magazine, UPROXX and many more. ...
Azure Ray Release 'Bad Dream' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 06, 2021 Twenty years have passed since Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink released their self-titled debut record as Azure Ray. Those familiar with their work now know that it was the tragic death of Taylor’s then boyfriend which abruptly transformed the duo’s relationship to music....
Azure Ray Announce First New Full-Length Album In 10 Years
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 25, 2021 The new 10 song LP will be available on digital platforms, CD, and vinyl in three color variants with a special illustrated lyric booklet, plus limited edition bundles featuring a custom-blended “Remedy” essential oil roller....
Josh Radnor Announces Debut Solo EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 10, 2021 Today Josh Radnor is pleased to present the EP's first single 'The High Road.' The track debuted today at Rolling Stone and will be on all streaming services this Friday to add to your favorite playlists. ... |