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Joe Wong Shares Track With Mary Timony Ahead of Album Photo Joe Wong Shares Track With Mary Timony Ahead of Album
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

Joe Wong shares a new track featuring Mary Timony and announces his upcoming album release. The album from the Los Angeles-based, Milwaukee-raised musician, film + television composer (Midnight Gospel, Russian Doll, Master of None) and podcaster (The Trap Set with Joe Wong) also features early singl...

Jimmy Buffett Collaborator Will Kimbrough to Release New Album 'For the Life of Me' Photo Jimmy Buffett Collaborator Will Kimbrough to Release New Album 'For the Life of Me'
by Michael Major - January 22, 2024

Folkies, even the ones with a good dose of country in their sound, tend to create quiet, introspective songs that are designed to pack a subtle but no less potent punch. Revered, multi-talented folk-Americana artist Will Kimbrough doesn't quite fit that mold, and it is most evident on the 11 tracks ...

Chatham County Line Share 'Way Down Yonder' & More Tour Dates Announced Photo Chatham County Line Share 'Way Down Yonder' & More Tour Dates Announced
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024

Raleigh, NC-based Chatham County Line share the third single, “Way Down Yonder,” from their highly anticipated tenth studio album, Hiyo. The track features guest appearances, including vocalist Maya de Vitry, fiddler John Mailander (Bruce Hornsby, Billy Strings) and drummer Jamie Dick (Watchhouse, R...

Billy Strings Confirms Spring Headline Tour Dates Photo Billy Strings Confirms Spring Headline Tour Dates
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024

Billy Strings will continue his headline tour through this spring including newly confirmed shows at Tampa's Yuengling Center (two nights), St. Augustine's St. Augustine Amphitheatre (three nights), Lexington's Rupp Arena (two nights), Greenwood Village's Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre (two nights), a...

LA's Emma Ayzenberg Releases New Single 'lucile' Photo LA's Emma Ayzenberg Releases New Single 'lucile'
by Michael Major - January 04, 2024

The four-song EP was crafted in Los Angeles with a stunning lineup of musicians including both Luke Temple (Hand Habits, Allegra Krieger, Art Feynman) and Carly Bond (Meernaa) as producers, and features Greg Uhlmann (Perfume Genius, Fell Runner) on guitar, Sam Kauffman-Skloff (Angel Olsen, Miya Foli...

KILL THE PAIN Confirm UK 2024 Tour Dates With Nouvelle Vague Photo KILL THE PAIN Confirm UK 2024 Tour Dates With Nouvelle Vague
by Michael Major - December 13, 2023

Chopping and splicing angular post-punk with elastic synth-pop, off-kilter funk and far-flung genres, listeners will hear reference points in Le Tigre to the Slits, the raw energy of ESG to the poetic musicality of Peggy Lee, the pent-up force of Patti Smith to the sardonic lyricism of Kim Gordon....

Or Best Offer Drop New Single 'Jacket' Ahead of Upcoming Album Photo Or Best Offer Drop New Single 'Jacket' Ahead of Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Or Best Offer announces their debut album, Center, on Ba Da Bing. Their music results from creation, happenstance and improvisation guided by their own rules. On Center, Grace Schmidhauser and Brian Culligan invite us into a world of unstable nostalgia; footsteps, carnival noises, and sludgy guitars...

Neil Leyton Releases New Single 'Singerman' Photo Neil Leyton Releases New Single 'Singerman'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 08, 2023

Neil Leyton (Lisbon/Toronto) releases his raw and rocking new single 'Singerman' on December 8th, 2023. This sing-along pop anthem with garage-rock-grit pays tribute to Leyton's friend Robert Singerman. With influences from Hanoi Rocks and Dogs d'Amour, this fast-paced rock n roll stomp is a must-li...

JOE WONG Shares 'Waiting' & Announces New Shows Photo JOE WONG Shares 'Waiting' & Announces New Shows
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023

The maximalist balladeer returns with the album's second single, “Waiting,” performed by Wong and featuring guitars and backing vocals from co-producer Mary Timony (Ex Hex, Helium, Wild Flag). “Waiting” will also appear on the upcoming Netflix animated show, Carol and the End of the World...

Final Child & Chancellor Warhol Release '90's Kid' Single Photo Final Child & Chancellor Warhol Release '90's Kid' Single
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023

Jennifer Akerman, a.k.a. dark-pop performer Final Child, has always known where she needs to be. Growing up in Sweden as a child, she felt a burning desire to move to the United States—Los Angeles in particular. Her need to get away was so visceral, she went so far as to wallpaper her bedroom with A...

Sun Child Releases Indie-Folk Track 'Ghost' Photo Sun Child Releases Indie-Folk Track 'Ghost'
by Michael Major - November 28, 2023

Sun Child releases indie-folk track 'Ghost' with dreamy vocals and atmospheric effects. The piano-led single explores the depths of grief and loss. Comparisons can be made to Indigo De Souza, Searows, Billie Eilish, and St. Vincent. Based in Jacksonville, Florida, Sun Child is an incandescent ensemb...

Experimental Composer Kim Myhr Shares 'VI' Photo Experimental Composer Kim Myhr Shares 'VI'
by Michael Major - November 28, 2023

SOFA is proud to mark its 100th release with the stunningly beautiful double album Hereafter, a new major work from guitarist/composer Kim Myhr, written for the 15-piece Stavanger-based ensemble Kitchen Orchestra....

Latin Grammy Winner Andrés Cepeda Announces U.S. Tour And More Photo Latin Grammy Winner Andrés Cepeda Announces U.S. Tour And More
by A.A. Cristi - November 27, 2023

Latin Grammy winner Andrés Cepeda announces his upcoming U.S. tour, 'Tengo Ganas.' Don't miss this exciting opportunity to see him live in 2024!...

Latin Grammy Winner Andrés Cepeda Announces U.S. Tour & More Photo Latin Grammy Winner Andrés Cepeda Announces U.S. Tour & More
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

Andrés Cepeda, renowned four-time Latin Grammy Award winner and Platinum-selling Colombian singer, songwriter & producer who has profoundly impacted the world with his extraordinary music and live performances has announced his highly anticipated Tengo Ganas (“I Want”) U.S. tour. ...

Left for Dead Releases Two Vintage Tracks From Pioneering NYC Synth Punks Comateens Photo Left for Dead Releases Two Vintage Tracks From Pioneering NYC Synth Punks Comateens
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023

The Comateens’ Ramona Jan and Nicholas “Nic North” Dembling had just gotten started when they recorded “Danger Zone,” a sneering, blaring punk song spit-sung by Nicholas with Ramona Jan’s untutored guitars sounding like an electric razor, a catchy chorus floating in from Jan’s love of Motown....

Julien's Auctions Sets World Record For The Sale Of A Clapton Guitar Photo Julien's Auctions Sets World Record For The Sale Of A Clapton Guitar
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

This circa 1964 Gibson SG electric guitar, first stage-played by the legendary guitarist while touring the United States with iconic rock band Cream, known as Clapton's 'Fool,' sold for $1.27 million, the first time a Clapton guitar has sold for seven figures at auction and setting a world record fo...

Steve Hackett Announces 'The Circus And The Nightwhale' Conceptual Studio Album Photo Steve Hackett Announces 'The Circus And The Nightwhale' Conceptual Studio Album
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023

A rite-of-passage concept album with a young character called Travla at the centre of it, ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale's' 13 tracks have an autobiographical angle for the musician who says about his 30th solo release: “I love this album. It says the things I've been wanting to say for a very long ...

Shania Twain's Multi-Platinum Greatest Hits Makes Long-Awaited Vinyl Debut Photo Shania Twain's Multi-Platinum Greatest Hits Makes Long-Awaited Vinyl Debut
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

Mercury Nashville/UMe is set to release multiple expanded U.S. and International 2LP vinyl editions of Shania Twain’s widely acclaimed November 2004 compilation album Greatest Hits, marking the first time ever that this record-breaking collection of hits will appear on vinyl....

LA's Emma Ayzenberg Announces EP and Releases New Track Photo LA's Emma Ayzenberg Announces EP and Releases New Track
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023

The EP features Luke Temple (Hand Habits, Allegra Krieger) and Carly Bond (Meernaa) as producers, and features Greg Uhlmann (Perfume Genius, Fell Runner) on guitar, Sam Kauffman-Skloff (Angel Olsen, Miya Folick, St. Vincent) and Jorge Balbi (Sharon Van Etten, Olivia Kaplan) on drums, and Pat Kelly (...

Dropkick Murphys Set U.S. St. Patrick's Day Tour 2024 With Special Guests Pennywise & Photo Dropkick Murphys Set U.S. St. Patrick's Day Tour 2024 With Special Guests Pennywise & The Scratch
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023

Dropkick Murphys have announced the full itinerary for their 2024 U.S. St. Patrick's Day Tour. All dates will feature punk legends Pennywise as special guests, with hotly-tipped Dublin rock band The Scratch opening the shows through March 15. Openers for the March 16 and March 17 shows at MGM Music ...

Zach Berkman Releases New LP 'THE HEART OF' via Brooklyn Basement Records Photo Zach Berkman Releases New LP 'THE HEART OF' via Brooklyn Basement Records
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2023

Zach Berkman's new LP 'The Heart Of' is released via Brooklyn Basement Records....

Australian Sun-Soaked Band Rum Jungle Unveil New EP 'Hold Me In The Water' Photo Australian Sun-Soaked Band Rum Jungle Unveil New EP 'Hold Me In The Water'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023

Rum Jungle unveils their new EP, 'Hold Me In The Water'. The seven-track release is honest, raw, and relatable, reflecting the band's experiences and hurdles over the past year. With their unique blend of surf rock and alt-pop, Rum Jungle creates a distinct sound that showcases their pop melodies, p...

Video: The Americans Debut Music Video On LA Homeless 'Land Of The Free' Photo Video: The Americans Debut Music Video On LA Homeless 'Land Of The Free'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023

Watch the powerful music video 'Land of the Free' by The Americans, shedding light on homelessness in LA. With haunting melodies and poignant imagery, this video captures the harsh realities of life without a stable home. The video is a powerful and poignant piece that sheds light on the issue of ho...

Iconic Guitarists Joe Satriani And Steve Vai Bring Spring Tour To The Palace Theater Photo Iconic Guitarists Joe Satriani And Steve Vai Bring Spring Tour To The Palace Theater Waterbury April 7
by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2023

Fresh on the heels of the exciting G3 Reunion of Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Eric Johnson, comes “The Satch-Vai Tour” launching on March 22 in Orlando, FL. ...

Spaghetti Eastern Music Returns With Two New Singles 'Sweet Home Anywhere' & 'Jungle Photo Spaghetti Eastern Music Returns With Two New Singles 'Sweet Home Anywhere' & 'Jungle Blue'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023

Spaghetti Eastern Music returns with two new singles, 'Sweet Home Anywhere' and 'Jungle Blue.' The stripped-down acoustic ballad and blues-inflected instrumental showcase the range of this genre-leaping project. Available on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and more....












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