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Devon Gilfillian Releases New Album 'Love You Anyway'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023 Gilfillian’s Love You Anyway spans soul, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, all under the banner of Black joy. Produced by Jeremy Lutito (Joy Oladokun, NEEDTOBREATHE), the album confronts as well as comforts, chronicling Gilfillian’s journey as a Black artist living in 21st century America. The LP’s 10 origina...
Olivia Jean Shares New Track 'Raving Ghost'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023 Featuring backing from such top musicians as My Morning Jacket keyboardist Bo Koster, Jellyfish co-founder Roger Joseph Manning Jr, and drummers Carla Azar (T-Bone Burnett, Nikki Lane) and Patrick Keeler (The Raconteurs, The Afghan Whigs), songs such as the serpentine title track and a frenetic cove...
My Morning Jacket to Officially Release Bonnaroo 2004 'Return to Thunderdome' Set
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023 Recorded on the Which Stage at Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN on June 12, 2004, the 12-song collection will be available at all DSPs and as 2xLP 140g Coke bottle clear vinyl (with gatefold jacket and digital download card)....
Joy Oladokun Shares New Song 'We're All Gonna Die' Featuring Noah Kahan
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023 With production by Oladokun, Mike Elizondo, Ian Fitchuk, Dan Wilson and Alysa Vanderhym, Proof of Life captures the human experience with a profound simplicity. Across these thirteen tracks, Oladokun celebrates the little details and simple pleasures of being alive, while also giving voice to some o...
My Morning Jacket Announce U.S. Headline Tour
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023 My Morning Jacket have announced plans for an upcoming US headline tour. The dates begin May 14 at Mobile, AL’s Saenger Theatre and then continue through a two-night return to Morrison, CO’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 25-26. Members of My Morning Jacket’s One Big Family fan club on Medal...
Pieta Brown and JT Bates Team Up For New Pair Of Singles
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 Pieta Brown and drummer and producer JT Bates (Bonny Light Horseman, Big Red Machine, Taylor Swift) have teamed up for a new pair of singles titled “In This World” and “Thing or 2.” The tracks were mixed by Tucker Martine (Madison Cunningham, Calexico, My Morning Jacket) and mastered by Huntley Mill...
A GRAMMY SALUTE TO THE BEACH BOYS to Premiere in April
by Michael Major - March 14, 2023 The Beach Boys members Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, David Marks, and Brian Wilson are featured guests. In addition to the musical performances, the special features appearances by Drew Carey, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Jam, Elton John, Harvey Mason jr., Bruce Springsteen, and John Stamos. Performers...
The Get Right Band Share Single 'Am I Just A Battery' Ahead of LP
by Michael Major - March 08, 2023 The forthcoming project iTopia is the electrifying, momentous concept album by The Get Right Band. The LP, which features Bo Koster (Roger Waters, My Morning Jacket) on keys, Jacob Rodriguez on saxophone (Michael Buble), and Eleanor Underhill on vocals (Underhill Rose), masterfully explores the impa...
Olivia Jean Returns With New Album 'Raving Ghost'
by Michael Major - March 02, 2023 Featuring backing from such top musicians as My Morning Jacket keyboardist Bo Koster, Jellyfish co-founder Roger Joseph Manning Jr, and drummers Carla Azar (T-Bone Burnett, Nikki Lane) and Patrick Keeler (The Raconteurs, The Afghan Whigs), songs such as the serpentine title track and a frenetic cove...
Fleet Foxes Announce 2023 North American Tour
by Michael Major - February 16, 2023 Fleet Foxes will return to the road for a summer North American tour, which will begin June 13 in Cleveland and feature support from Uwade. The itinerary includes three previously announced shows with My Morning Jacket in August, marking the first time the two bands have ever shared a stage....
The Get Right Band Share Single 'Generation Happy Or Dead' Ahead of LP
by Michael Major - February 16, 2023 Asheville, NC-based psych rock trio The Get Right Band share funky, powerful track 'Generation Happy or Dead' out everywhere now. The high energy indie rock song, along with its poignant lyric video, is an anthem for generations to fight against apathy, to choose happiness. It's from the band's cine...
Lavender Diamond Release New Song 'Real Life I Love You' feat. Jim James (My Morning Jacket)
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023 The Los Angeles-based chamber-pop band Lavender Diamond released a new song “Real Life I Love You,” featuring guest vocals from Jim James of My Morning Jacket, via Petaluma Records. The single, which was produced by the band with original Blondie member Nigel Harrison, can be streamed and downloaded...
Joy Oladokun to Join John Mayer's Spring Arena Tour as Direct Support
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun will join John Mayer’s first-ever solo acoustic arena tour this spring serving as direct support at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, Chicago’s United Center, St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center and Denver’s Ball Arena among o...
The Get Right Band Announce LP 'iTopia' & Share New Single 'Hell Yes Refresh'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2023 iTopia is the electrifying, momentous concept album by The Get Right Band. The LP, which features My Morning Jacket's Bo Koster on keys, Jacob Rodriguez on saxophone (Michael Buble), and Eleanor Underhill on vocals (Underhill Rose), masterfully explores the impact of social media on relationships, m...
Wilder Woods Returns with Anticipated New Album 'FEVER / SKY'
by Michael Major - January 12, 2023 On the album, the charismatic singer/songwriter offers eleven captivating tracks featuring powerful roots-rock/R&B infused anthems alongside potent, reflective moments. The first single is the album opener, the fiery, soul stirring “Maestro (Tears Don’t Lie).” Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...
Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters & More to Headline Bonaroo Music Festival
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023 Highlights will include performances from Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Odesza, Paramore, Lil Nas X, Baby Keem, Tyler Childers, Vulfpeck, Marcus Mumford, My Morning Jacket, GRiZ, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Portugal. The Man, Korn, Louis the Child, Zeds Dead, Alesso, Subtronics, Three 6 Mafia, J.I.D., ...
Joy Oladokun to Join Noah Kahan on 2023 Summer Tour
by Michael Major - December 07, 2022 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Joy Oladokun will join Noah Kahan on his 2023 summer tour including shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Washington DC’s The Anthem, Philadelphia’s Skyline Stage at the Mann Center, Phoenix’s Arizona Financial Theatre and Los Angeles’ Greek Theatre amo...
Joy Oladokun Contributes New Song 'Power' to LOUDMOUTH End Credits
by Michael Major - November 30, 2022 The song notably serves as the end credits theme for the documentary LOUDMOUTH about the life and battles of Reverend Al Sharpton. The film opens in theaters nationwide on December 9 and premieres on Amazon and Apple TV January 13, 2023. It was directed by Josh Alexander and executive produced by EG...
My Morning Jacket Announce 'Circuital (Deluxe Edition)'
by Michael Major - November 02, 2022 Co-produced by Jim James and Tucker Martine (R.E.M., Sufjan Stevens, The Decemberists) in the band’s home state of Kentucky, CIRCUITAL proved a major leap forward for My Morning Jacket, matching homespun intimacy with their signature commitment to constant exploration....
Alt-Country Duo Altameda Releases New EP 'Born Losers Live'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022 Born Losers Live features three live recordings from the band’s acoustic set at the Old Town School of Folk in Chicago, IL supporting The Zombies and two live in-studio sessions with a 9-piece band at Toronto-based recording studio Taurus Recording. The band also shared live videos of “Wheel of Love...
Neal Francis Shares New Song From Upcoming EP
by Michael Major - October 13, 2022 Acclaimed singer-songwriter-pianist Neal Francis has shared his emotionally charged and soulful new single, “Don’t Want You To Know,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. Produced in Los Angeles by longtime collaborator Sergio Rios, the emotionally charged track heralds the Chicago-base...
Dan Wilson (Semisonic) Release New Six-Song EP 'Dancing On The Moon'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 The GRAMMY-winning songwriter Dan Wilson released his new EP Dancing On The Moon. The six song EP is his first collection of solo material since his 2017 album Re-Covered and follows his band Semisonic’s first release of new music in nearly 20 years You’re Not Alone that was released in 2020....
Alanis Morissette, My Morning Jacket & Giovannie and the Hired Guns Line Up Cassette-Only Releases for RSD Black Friday
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022 Alanis Morissette’ Such Pretty Forks in the Road and Giovannie and the Hired Guns’ Bad Habits will make their debut on cassette, along with My Morning Jacket’s much beloved Holiday offering, My Morning Jacket Does Xmas Fiasco Style. The releases will be available at participating indie record stores...
Neal Francis Announces EP & Shares Two New Songs
by Michael Major - September 13, 2022 Neal Francis has shared “Very Fine, Pts. 1 & 2,” available at all DSPs and streaming services. Produced in Los Angeles by longtime collaborator Sergio Rios, the horn-blasted soul-powered double single that also features a cover of “Strawberry Letter 23” heralds the Chicago-based artist’s upcoming ne...
New Shows Coming to the Flynn This Fall: ZZ Top, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2022 The Flynn has announced a collection of new shows coming to the Main Stage this fall. Legendary Texas blues-rock trio ZZ Top takes the stage on October 16 at 7:30 pm. ... |