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Permanent Moves to Release 'Don't Forget Us: A Chekhovian Song Cycle' in April
by Michael Major - March 20, 2024 Get ready for the release of DON'T FORGET US: A CHEKHOVIAN SONG CYCLE by Permanent Moves. Get a sneak peek with the title track, out now. The album uses the work of Anton Chekhov as inspiration and their north star. The project features Chris Giarmo (American Utopia), Jessie Shelton (Hadestown), Kar...
BRAINSTORY Share Psychedelic Soul-infused Single 'Peach Optimo'
by Michael Major - March 19, 2024 Explore the new psychedelic soul-infused single, 'Peach Optimo' by BRAINSTORY. This unique blend of music genres offers a fresh sound to the entertainment scene. Prior to “Peach Optimo,” Brainstory shared the Bob Dylan-influenced single “Too Yung” which was paired with “Listen,” and followed the alb...
BRAINSTORY Share 'Too Yung' Recorded Live At Diamond Mine
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 The band releases a live version of the track filmed at Diamond Mine studio in Long Island City, owned by the soul-funk rhythm section who've performed with the likes of Amy Winehouse, Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, Lee Fields and seen all-star producers like Mark Ronson and Jeff Bhasker use the stu...
Permanent Moves to Release Debut Album 'Don't Forget Us: A Chekhovian Song Cycle'
by Michael Major - March 05, 2024 Their forthcoming concept album Don't Forget Us: A Chekhovian Song Cycle uses the work of Anton Chekhov as inspiration and their north star. The project features Chris Giarmo (American Utopia), Jessie Shelton (Hadestown), Karl Blau, Starr Busby and many other special guests. It also features transla...
DIY Music Industry Conference Scenario 2024 Slated For April In Los Angeles
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024 Aimed at empowering independent artists in the music industry landscape, the one-of-a-kind event will span more than 20 workshops with panelists including industry experts from Beggars Group, Stones Throw, Kobalt, KCRW, Live Nation and more as well as members of teams for acclaimed artists like Kama...
Video: BRAINSTORY Ft CLAIRO's Claire Cottrill Shares Video For El Michels Affair-Produced Track 'Hanging On'
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024 Brainstory share the video for “Hanging On” – their recent single that features Clairo's Claire Cottrill on backing vocals. The Latin / Psychedelic Soul-inspired tune was influenced by the 70's Chicano rock like War and Malo. They also announced new tour dates including headline shows and support da...
Video: Lorena Leigh Drops Majestic Music Video For 'Whales'
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024 Lorena Leigh has released the music video for her song, “Whales.” The video submerges listeners into the sea as the beats mimic the crashing of the waves, and the whimsical vocal tracks envelop anything dropped in. This siren-calling visual has an upbeat dance track juxtaposed with deep contemplatio...
Brainstory Share Track Ft. Clairo's Claire Cottrill & Announce New El Michels Affair-Produced Album 'Sounds Good'
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024 The Los Angeles-area trio also share new tour dates including headline shows and dates with The Budos Band and Lady Wray (see below); and their latest single, “Hanging On.” The Latin / Psychedelic Soul-inspired tune features Claire Cottrill (Clairo) on background vocals. Plus, check out tour dates!...
Tish Melton Announces Debut EP Produced By Brandi Carlile & New Single 'Damage'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024 Rising singer-songwriter Tish Melton officially announces her debut EP When We're Older set for release on March 1 via CMDSHFT. The 5-track EP is a stunning introduction into the 17-year old singer-songwriter's razor sharp writing and storytelling, and was produced by nine-time GRAMMY Award-winning ...
Definitely Maybe Shares 'Are We Having Fun Yet?'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024 Definitely Maybe burst onto the scene last year with their viral single “One More Night”. The song, which was written by singer/lyricist Courtney Clinkert following the loss of her sister to suicide, is meant to remind listeners that you never know what tomorrow might hold - if you can just make it ...
The Brook & The Bluff Announce Support For Headlining US Tour From WILLIS, Teenage Dads, And Hotel Fiction
by Michael Major - January 18, 2024 The Brook & The Bluff announced supporting acts for their upcoming US tour. WILLIS will support the first leg of dates starting in Asheville, NC and concluding in Oklahoma City, OK. Teenage Dads will support starting in Tucson, AZ and ending in Columbia, MO. Hotel Fiction will support select dates....
Vide: Shane Smith & The Saints Release Video For New Song 'All The Way'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024 Shane Smith & The Saints release a poignant new song, 'All The Way' with a powerful music video. The new collection is their first album in five years. Norther contains 13 tracks that offer the full spectrum of the group's genre-bending style – an eclectic blend of country, Southern rock, folk, and ...
Brit Taylor Releases 'Saint Anthony' From 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' Album
by Michael Major - January 10, 2024 Brit Taylor's new single 'Saint Anthony' is out now and her album 'Kentucky Bluegrassed' will be available. On the heels of a breakout 2023 with the release of her Sturgill Simpson-produced album Kentucky Blue and her Grand Ole Opry debut, Taylor's new project will be available on the one year anniv...
Beatowls Drops 'All I See Is Trouble' From 'Marma' Album
by Michael Major - December 08, 2023 All I See Is Trouble... BEATOWLS bring together vocalists Darcie Chazen and Tom Roberts in a unique and captivating two-person performance. The kitchen-sink-drama-meets-trip-hopping two-hander, All I See Is Trouble, brings vocalists Darcie Chazen and Tom Roberts into suspicion-bound union....
Anna Moss Releases New Single 'Gravy' Ahead of New Album
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023 Directed by New Orleans-based director Sasha Solodukhina in collaboration with production designer and painter, Sarah VanDerMeer, the video features Moss in an underwater scene - like a painting come to life, a singular world imagined through several mediums. Watch the music video for the new singl...
Tyler Daley (Children Of Zeus) Gives 'Solar Power' A UK Garage Breakdown
by Michael Major - November 16, 2023 Tyler Daley of Children of Zeus brings a UK garage breakdown to MELONYX's 'Solar Power.' The soulful vocals and kinetic percussion make for a rewind-worthy track. The soul sister duo, Georgia Copeland and Nadia Latoya, give thanks to God, the sun and everything that is divine about womankind....
THE BROOK & THE BLUFF Announce 2024 Spring Tour
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023 The Brook & The Bluff have announced a run of 2024 US headline dates. The news follows the completion of their North American headline tour supporting their new album, Bluebeard, with sold out shows in New York, DC, Nashville, Chicago, Boston, Austin, Toronto and many more....
Kameron Marlowe Expands I CAN LIE Tour With 14 Additional Dates
by Blair Ingenthron - November 11, 2023 Kameron Marlowe will expand his I Can Lie Tour with 13 additional dates featuring support from Logan Crosby and Laci Kaye Booth....
Video: Charles Wesley Godwin Makes National TV Debut on CBS 'Saturday Sessions'
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Backed by his band the Allegheny High, Godwin performed three standouts from his Big Loud Records debut Family Ties – the album's title track, lead single “All Again” and a raucous, nearly five-minute take on “Another Leaf” which found Godwin and the Allegheny High giving viewers a taste of their hi...
Karen Nyame KG Releases 'RED' EP
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023 British-Ghanaian artist, Karen Nyame KG, shares her highly anticipated EP, RED on her newly launched label, Rhythm in the City. Dropping with previously unheard track “Wet”, the enticing 3-tracker is a sensual exploration of Afro-electronic music, showcasing KG's masterfully honed production skills ...
Norwood Commands Stax-Inspired Horns Cutting New Record Where Willie Nelson Made 'Red Headed Stranger'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2023 Norwood commands Stax-inspired horns on his new record, featuring a cover of an Otis Redding classic. Get a sneak peek now before the album drops. As Norwood sings on “The Knockdown Dragout” — the ensemble, album, and first single all share the same name — he is a fighter....
Robert Finley Releases Timeless Soul Classic 'Nobody Wants To Be Lonely' From New Album 'Black Bayou'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023 Robert Finley releases 'Nobody Wants To Be Lonely,' the latest single from his upcoming album Black Bayou. Discover this timeless soul classic now. Finley recorded Black Bayou at Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound Studio in Nashville....
Larry Fleet Stuns Sold-Out Ryman Auditorium
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023 Fleet was backed by his five-piece band of close friends for the robust set that included songs from his recently-released third studio album Earned It, like “Things I Take For Granted,” “Lucky Dog,” “Layaway,” “25-8,” and more. Sing-along covers “With A Little Help From My Friends” and “Mountain Mu...
Hyro the Hero Celebrates Release of Sophomore Album 'Bound for Glory'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023 On BOUND FOR GLORY, HYRO collaborates with some of the leading names in rock including David Draiman (Disturbed), Brandon Saller (Atreyu), Chad Gray (HELLYEAH), Spencer Charnas and Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills), REDDSTAR, AJ (Fire From The Gods) and Markus Videsäter (Solence). ...
Video: Charles Wesley Godwin Releases 'Family Ties' Music Video
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023 Blending solo performance footage with archival scenes of a variety of different families, the “Family Ties” music video also features cameos by members of Godwin's own family – his wife and kids, his parents, his brother, and even his family dog. The video was filmed in Godwin's hometown of Morgant... |