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Less Than Jake Will Play 4th Annual Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival has announced Less Than Jake, the final headliner set to perform at the highly anticipated 4th annual event. Pennsylvania's first punk rock summer camp, Camp Punksylvania takes place July 5-7, 2024 at the West End Fairgrounds. ... 
Camp Punksylvania Music & Camping Festival Announces More Bands
by Michael Major - February 19, 2024 The festival features four stages and one-of-a-kind events that showcase and uplift the voices and talents of those in marginalized communities, as well as spotlighting notable artists for the fans. Artists such as legendary punks D.O.A. and skacore punks Kill Lincoln have been announced, along with... 
Michael Nau to Release New Studio Album 'Accompany' in December
by Michael Major - November 21, 2023 The band plays simple, repetitive patterns; they’re content with going nowhere fast. Rooted by the campfire as the stars gleam overhead, we take a moment to appreciate the stillness. This entire album is co-produced by Adrian Olsen who has produced albums for bands such as The Killers, Lucy Dacus, a... 
Michael Nau Releases New Single 'Tiny Flakes'
by Michael Major - November 14, 2023 The singer-songwriter’s relaxed attitude toward making records is discernible in the sound. Awhile back, veteran producer and engineer Adrien Olsen (The Killers, Lucy Dacus, Fruit Bats), approached him about recording in his Richmond, Virginia-based studio. For the first time in a while, Michael had... 
KACEY JOHANSING Releases New Album 'Year Away'
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023 KACEY JOHANSING releases new album 'Year Away' featuring Tim Heidecker & Fred Armisen. Find out more about this exciting release. A longtime touring member of Hand Habits and Fruit Bats, and a crucial collaborator in the flourishing Los Angeles folk scene, the Los Angeles singer-songwriter turned i... 
KACEY JOHANSING Shares New Single 'Old Friend'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2023 Year Away traverses uncharted emotional landscapes brought upon by intense loss and isolation Johansing experienced in early 2020. A longtime touring member of Hand Habits and Fruit Bats, and a crucial collaborator in the flourishing Los Angeles folk scene, Johansing turned inward as her phone went ... 
KACEY JOHANSING Shares New Single 'Not the Same'
by Michael Major - August 29, 2023 Los Angeles singer-songwriter Kacey Johansing has shared “Not the Same,” the second single off her forthcoming album, Year Away. The new single opens with swirling mellotron, lush harmonies and sparkling guitars providing a backdrop for the Johansing’s soaring vocals. Watch the video Johansing direc... 
Kacey Johansing Announces New Album & Shares Lead Single 'Last Drop'
by Michael Major - July 27, 2023 Year Away will be out via Johansing’s label Nightbloom Records and mixed by Rob Schnapf (Beck, Elliott Smith, Cat Power). It traverses uncharted emotional landscapes brought upon by intense loss and isolation in early 2020. A longtime touring member of Hand Habits and Fruit Bats, and a crucial colla... 
Jenny Owen Youngs Releases 'Knife Went In'; Second Single From Forthcoming Album 'Avalanche'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023 Jenny Owen Youngs releases her second single “Knife Went In” from her forthcoming highly-anticipated fourth studio album Avalanche. “Knife Went In” is an exploration of vulnerability in early stages of relationships and finding common ground in shared wounds, with Youngs’ gentle voice gliding smooth... 
Pure Bathing Culture Share Surprise EP 'Roxi's Dream Part One'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023 Iconic Portland duo Pure Bathing Culture have released a new EP via First City Artists; stream Roxi’s Dream Part One. In their 10+ years as a band, Pure Bathing Culture have released three full length albums & three EPs, collaborated with and/or recorded with artists such as Ben Gibbard, Damien Jura... 
Camille Harris Announces The Release Of New Album 'A Pair Of Bats In The Dark', July 17
by A.A. Cristi - June 29, 2023 Award-winning, Brooklyn-based composer and jazz singer Camille Harris announces her first full length album set for release July 17, 2023. ... 
PUP Share Two New Tracks; B-Sides 'How To Live With Yourself' & 'Smoke Screen'
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023 Toronto punk heroes PUP— comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski— released their incredible, ambitious and aptly titled fourth album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, last this year and performed a 100+ date tour that spanned 14 countries.... 
Black Veil Brides & Ville Valo Set Co-headline Fall Tour of U.S. & Canada
by Michael Major - May 30, 2023 This fall, the classic season for dark and romantic music, BLACK VEIL BRIDES and VV (VILLE VALO) will co-headline a massive tour in select cities across North America. Presented by Hot Topic, the BVB & VV 2023 Tour (featuring special guests DARK DIVINE) combines three unique bands who champion the h... 
Peter Morén's SunYears Shares 'Slipping Away'
by Michael Major - April 04, 2023 SunYears, a new project from Swedish singer/songwriter Peter Morén of Peter Bjorn and John, shares the second single, “Slipping Away,” from the debut album Come Fetch My Soul! For the album, Morén enlisted fellow indie artists Ron Sexsmith, Jess Williamson, Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Hors... 
Fruit Bats Unveil Reflective Acoustic Track 'We Used to Live Here' From A RIVER RUNNING TO YOUR HEART
by Michael Major - March 21, 2023 “We Used to Live Here” follows three previously released singles from the forthcoming A River Running to Your Heart, each showcasing a unique sonic edge of Eric D. Johnson’s vast songwriting ability. In support of the new album, Fruit Bats will tour the United States and Canada in April and May. Tic... 
BGC Melody And Tasa Unveil Latest Single 'Cookie Crumbles'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 BGC Melody are a group of African musicians based in Cameroon, the Congo, Germany and the United State. Former artists of the label – Elie Solo, LaLa, Deenah, Jayé and Ziiana – are also included in the group. The group draw music inspiration from Cameroon, the UK, the US, Nigeria, South Africa and E... 
Wild Child Shares New Single 'Cheap Champagne'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 A dreamy, full-bodied ballad, the song details the closing of a relationship and the bouts of second-guessing that quickly follows. The track’s wistful and uncertain opening easily climbs to an impressive crescendo, introducing a confident horn and expansive string segment as bandmember Kelsey Wilso... 
Fruit Bats Release New Track 'It All Comes Back' From Forthcoming 'A RIVER RUNNING TO YOUR HEART'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023 “It All Comes Back” follows previously released singles “Rushin’ River Valley” and “Waking Up in Los Angeles” from A River Running to Your Heart, providing a diverse feel for what to expect from the full album. The newly launched song is psychedelic and spacey, with an in-the-pocket backbeat, dronin... 
Dan Horne Of Circles Around The Sun & Grateful Shred To Release Debut Studio Album 'Count The Clouds' On April 7
by A.A. Cristi - February 17, 2023 Record producer and electric bassist Dan Horne returns to his Lone Palm a.k.a. Liberty Hair Farm studio in Echo Park, Los Angeles for his debut full-length studio album, Count The Clouds, due out on April 7, 2023.... 
Peter Morén's SunYears Debut 'Come Fetch My Soul!'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 For the album, Morén enlisted fellow indie artists Ron Sexsmith, Jess Williamson, Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman), and Kathryn Williams, which resulted in multiple duets throughout the album. The closing track “Wake Up,” written during a songwriting retreat, features Ren Harvieu.... 
GONERFEST Returns For Year 20 With Initial Lineup
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023 Highlights include a number of acts coming from overseas, including performances by UK artists Chubby & the Gang and Vivron Vavron, Australian bands CIVIC, Dippers, 1-800-Mikey, TV Repairmann, Vintage Crop and C.O.F.F.I.N., Denmark’s The Courettes, Japan’s The Smog, and Lewsberg from the Netherlands... 
Gothic-Folk Duo Charming Disaster Are Releasing Their Fifth Album
by Michael Major - January 04, 2023 The album was produced by band members Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris, half the tracks recorded at Figure 8 in Brooklyn, NY, the rest at Tonal Park in Takoma Park, MD with the very last song being a home recording. Super Natural History will be released on CD, as a 12-inch colored vinyl LP and on all ... 
Fruit Bats Release New Track 'Waking Up In Los Angeles' in Support of Spring 2023 Tour
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022 “Waking Up in Los Angeles” – Fruit Bats’ first newly composed material since 2021’s The Pet Parade and the following single “Rips Me Up” – strolls out of bed with a strident guitar strum, shaker percussion, and buoyant drumbeat; daydreaming of shimmering, affirming, groovy times ahead. Plus, check o... 
PUP Announce 2023 Co-Headline Tour with Joyce Manor
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 Toronto punk heroes PUP— comprised of Stefan Babcock, Nestor Chumak, Zack Mykula, and Steve Sladkowski— released their incredible, ambitious and aptly titled fourth album, THE UNRAVELING OF PUPTHEBAND, earlier this year and just wrapped a 100+ date tour that spanned 14 countries. Check out the tour ... 
Calling Cadence Releases 'Acoustic Session, Vol. 1' EP
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022 For this EP, Calling Cadence’s Oscar Bugarin and Rae Cole reimagined their celebrated material from the band’s self-titled debut album in a stripped-down setting, showcasing the strength and flexibility of their arrangements and songwriting while putting their voices and playing at center stage.... |
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