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Two Woo Albums Out Today From Independent Project Records Photo Two Woo Albums Out Today From Independent Project Records
by Nicole Rosky - March 29, 2024

Get the latest on the release of two albums from the band WOO by Independent Project Records. Discover the unique sounds and musical journey of this exciting release....

Saya Gray Announces New EP 'Qwerty II' Photo Saya Gray Announces New EP 'Qwerty II'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

Japanese-Canadian artist Saya Gray released a 7-track EP called QWERTY - not just a body of music, but a statement of intent of what was to come. The project quickly expanded to include visual art (in tandem with her long term creative collaborator Jennifer Cheng) and a handful of live shows that ca...

80s Boston Indie Scene's Mark Mulcahy And Chris Harford Announce New Album Photo 80s Boston Indie Scene's Mark Mulcahy And Chris Harford Announce New Album
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

The band is comprised of heroes of the late 1980's Boston music scene Mark Mulcahy on drums and vocals (Miracle Legion, Polaris) and Chris Harford on guitars and bass (3 Colors, Band of Changes). The album was recorded and produced in 2021 by Kevin Salem (Dumptruck, Freedy Johnston) at Distortion Ta...

U.K. Cult Band Woo Will Release Two New Albums; Single Out Now Photo U.K. Cult Band Woo Will Release Two New Albums; Single Out Now
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

The single and video 'The One That Got Away' is out now. Reshaped and newly conceived as companion pieces, Robot X (2016) and Xylophonics (2017) will be released for the first time ever on two compact discs and two vinyl as one release plus digital format. I.P.R. and Woo first collaborated in 1988....

DAIS X RETROSPEKT Announce Tape Player/Cassette Collab & 'C23' Compilation Photo DAIS X RETROSPEKT Announce Tape Player/Cassette Collab & 'C23' Compilation
by Michael Major - October 25, 2023

The legacy and lineage of Dais dovetails naturally with the mission statement of Retrospekt: “Reviving retro tech for a new generation.” The fruit of their first collaboration is a chic, white, rose-adorned, limited-edition release of Retrospekt's CP-81 portable cassette player containing an exclusi...

Steely Dan's Grammy-Winning 'Gaucho' Returns To Vinyl In December; Personally Oversee Photo Steely Dan's Grammy-Winning 'Gaucho' Returns To Vinyl In December; Personally Overseen By Donald Fagen
by Michael Major - October 03, 2023

The title would not only mark their final release under MCA Records but also their last studio album for 20 years. Featuring the Top 10 hit “Hey Nineteen,” plus such classic cuts as “Babylon Sisters” and “Time Out of Mind,” Gaucho also boasts a who's who of legendary guest musicians, including Mark ...

Saya Gray Releases Brand New Single 'Annie, Pick a Flower.. (My House)' Photo Saya Gray Releases Brand New Single 'Annie, Pick a Flower.. (My House)'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023

Having spent a lot of 2023 in periods of intense isolation, she made a welcome return earlier this year with the first chapter of her QWERTY project - a collection of seven songs, each one an atmosphere in and of itself, and an intimate one-off live show in London captured by NTS....

EVERYONE ASKED ABOUT YOU Releases 'A Better Way To A Broken Heart' Next Single Off Up Photo EVERYONE ASKED ABOUT YOU Releases 'A Better Way To A Broken Heart' Next Single Off Upcoming 'Paper Airplanes, Paper Hearts'
by Michael Major - August 21, 2023

Seminal Little Rock, Arkansas queer tweemo band Everyone Asked About You has unveiled 'A Better Way To A Broken Heart' the next single off the upcoming Numero Group release of 'Paper Airplanes, Paper Hearts', which compiles the band's complete recorded works....

Steve Miller to Release Deluxe 50th Anniversary 'Joker' Album Photo Steve Miller to Release Deluxe 50th Anniversary 'Joker' Album
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

Curated by Miller himself, J50 dives deep into the creative process of writing and assembling The Joker and amplifies its enduring magic by chronologically placing the original album tracks alongside 27 previously unreleased recordings from Miller’s personal archive – including songwriting tapes mad...

Saya Gray Releases Brand New EP 'Qwerty' Photo Saya Gray Releases Brand New EP 'Qwerty'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023

QWERTY is a multi-faceted project that will continue further into the year, consisting of recorded music, live shows and visuals. The first part consists of a 7-track EP released on Dirty Hit (Rina Sawayama, beabadoobee) and perfectly encapsulates her genuinely unique method of creation....

Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends To Release 'Brothers In Arms' Photo Brian Tarquin & Heavy Friends To Release 'Brothers In Arms'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023

Multi-Emmy award winning guitarist/composer Brian Tarquin is the mastermind behind it, featuring such iconic guitarists as Joe Satriani, Vinnie Moore (UFO), Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Alex De Rosso (Dokken), Travis Stever (Coheed & Cambria), Jeff Duncan (Armored Saint), and more....

Sizzy Rocket Announces Fourth Studio Album Photo Sizzy Rocket Announces Fourth Studio Album
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022

The title track is available now with a companion visual streaming on Sizzy’s official YouTube channel – an ode to letting go through unhinged creativity and expression. A frenzied reclamation of one’s own power, “Live Laugh Love” serves to inspire the underdogs, the outcasts, and the misfits....

Omnivore Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Releases From Janis Joplin & Jorma Kau Photo Omnivore Recordings Announces RSD Black Friday Releases From Janis Joplin & Jorma Kaukonen, Jonathan Richman, & Bobby Cole
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022

Omnivore Recordings will release three special vinyl releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2022. There will be limited vinyl releases for Janis Joplin and Jorma Kaukonen’s The Legendary Typewriter Tape: 6/25/64 Jorma’s House, Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers’ Jonathan Sings!, and Bobby Cole...

Nothing More Release Extended Version Of 'Tired Of Winning / Ships In The Night' and Photo Nothing More Release Extended Version Of 'Tired Of Winning / Ships In The Night' and Announce Graphic Novel 'Spirits Vol.1'
by Stephi Wild - July 29, 2022

Three-time Grammy-nominated rock outfit NOTHING MORE have released an extended version of their current Top 10 Billboard Active Rock charting hit single “TIRED OF WINNING” (#8) due to popular demand. The extended version “TIRED OF WINNING / SHIPS IN THE NIGHT” is out on July 29, across digital platf...

VIDEO: Nicky Egan Drops Her New Music Video 'This Life' Photo VIDEO: Nicky Egan Drops Her New Music Video 'This Life'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2022

Nicky Egan continues to make a steady mark in the music scene, carving out a unique journey and solidifying herself as a multi-talented creative and multi-instrumentalist. She’s performed all over the country fronting her own musical projects along with as a hired-gun for Chicano Batman, Tune-Yards,...

Nicky Egan Shares New Title Track From Her Forthcoming LP 'This Life' Photo Nicky Egan Shares New Title Track From Her Forthcoming LP 'This Life'
by Michael Major - April 22, 2022

Nicky Egan continues to make a steady mark in the music scene, carving out a unique journey and solidifying herself as a multi-talented creative and multi-instrumentalist. She’s performed all over the country fronting her own musical projects along with as a hired-gun for Chicano Batman, Tune-Yards,...

They Might Be Giants 'BOOK' Debuts At #1 Rock Albums, #1 Alternative Albums and #88 B Photo They Might Be Giants 'BOOK' Debuts At #1 Rock Albums, #1 Alternative Albums and #88 Billboard 200 Charts
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021

Two-time Grammy winners, BOOK finds TMBG expanding their own worldview through multiple mediums while continuing to refine their songwriting craft. The album is packed with the band’s signature vocal harmonies, dazzling guitar rock antics, and deceivingly dark lyrics. In addition to the digital, it ...

Jamila & The Other Heroes Release New Single 'Aliens In My Bed' Photo Jamila & The Other Heroes Release New Single 'Aliens In My Bed'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 17, 2019

International psychedelic funk-rock band Jamila & The Other Heroes have released their new single, 'Aliens In My Bed' via Springstoff on 13 December. The track is lifted off of their upcoming album, Sit El Kon (The Grandmother of the Universe) which is slated for release on 31 January. Their single,...

Rational Youth Release 'Cold War Night Life' LP Photo Rational Youth Release 'Cold War Night Life' LP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 06, 2019

New wave pioneers Rational Youth are releasing a deluxe expanded and remastered edition of their seminal 1982 debut album 'Cold War Night Life' on both CD and double gatefold vinyl. This special edition is being issued via Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company....

Supernatural Beings Announce UM Late-Night Show With Joel Cummins, Jake Cinninger & M Photo Supernatural Beings Announce UM Late-Night Show With Joel Cummins, Jake Cinninger & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 26, 2019

Supernatural Beings will play a late-night show during Umphrey's McGee's upcoming three-night run in New York City. The show will take place on Saturday, January 18th at Sony Hall following Umphrey's McGee's second of two nights at the Beacon Theatre. The band lineup for this special performance wil...

Rational Youth Releases Expanded Edition of 'Cold War Night Life' LP Photo Rational Youth Releases Expanded Edition of 'Cold War Night Life' LP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 07, 2019

New wave pioneers Rational Youth are releasing a deluxe expanded and remastered edition of their seminal 1982 debut album 'Cold War Night Life' on both CD and double gatefold vinyl. This special edition is being issued via Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company....

STRAY CATS Unveil Video for 'Desperado' Photo STRAY CATS Unveil Video for 'Desperado'
by Abigail Charpentier - September 24, 2019

The STRAY CATS--Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)--came back strong this year with red-hot shows and the critically acclaimed 40. It's their first new album in 26 years and one celebrating the iconic American rock and roll trio's 40th anniv...

Brazilian Pop Artist Sessa Announces Debut Album and North American Tour Photo Brazilian Pop Artist Sessa Announces Debut Album and North American Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 07, 2019

Boiled Records announces Grandeza, the stunning debut solo album from São Paulo musician Sessa, a long-time fixture of the American and Brazilian music scenes known for his collaborations with Yonatan Gat and his co-founding of acclaimed psych-rock group Garotas Suecas. Grandeza points to new, more ...

Avey Tare Shares Video for HORS_, Album Out Friday Photo Avey Tare Shares Video for HORS_, Album Out Friday
by Tori Hartshorn - March 18, 2019

Avey Tare, a.k.a Dave Portner of Animal Collective, has shared 'HORS_', a video directed by Abby Portner (who also directed the 'Saturdays (Again)' video). 'HORS_' follows previous track 'Taken Boy', both from the new album Cows On Hourglass Pond, out this Friday, March 22, 2019....

Avey Tare Shares TAKEN BOY, Album Out 3/22 Photo Avey Tare Shares TAKEN BOY, Album Out 3/22
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019

Having recently announced new album Cows On Hourglass Pond, Avey Tare, a.k.a Dave Portner of Animal Collective, today has shared new single 'Taken Boy' from the upcoming album. Cows On Hourglass Pond will be released on March 22, 2019....











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