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The Black Keys Release New Album 'Dropout Boogie'
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022 Led by the singles “Wild Child” and “It Ain’t Over,” Dropout Boogie features collaborations with Reigning Sound’s Greg Cartwright, Billy F Gibbons (ZZ Top), and Angelo Petraglia (Kings of Leon) and arrives one day before the twentieth anniversary of The Black Keys’ first LP, The Big Come Up. Plus, c... 
Lacy J. Dalton Receives Platinum Award for Duet with Willie Nelson on 'Half Nelson' Album
by Michael Major - May 11, 2022 The album contains duets performed by Nelson along with other legendary artists and resulted in multiple hits including “Pancho and Lefty” with Merle Haggard, “Seven Spanish Angels” with Ray Charles, “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before” with Julio Iglesias, as well as duets with George Jones, Hank W... 
VIDEO: Brandon Coleman Shares Video for 'Be With Me'
by Michael Major - May 10, 2022 Brandon Coleman shares a brand new video, “Be With Me,” directed by Lauren Desberg and the latest from his upcoming album Interstellar Black Space via Brainfeeder. The album was announced with lead single “Blast Off” and will feature contributions from fellow jazz heavyweights Kamasi Washington, Rya... 
Grammy Nominated Artist Raheem DeVaughn Shares Collaboration Album, 'From Lust Till Dawn'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 08, 2022 Raheem DeVaughn has released a new collaboration album, 'Raheem DeVaughn Presents From Lust Till Dawn.' 'RAHEEM DEVAUGHN PRESENTS FROM LUST TILL DAWN', is globally available now via the New Era Soul/SRG-ILS Group label imprint. The collaboration album was introduced to the masses with the first rele... 
Los Angeles Based VELVET STARLINGS Return with Music Video for 'There's Nobody There'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 04, 2022 Following the release of the perpetual motion video for 'Can't Control' with its Billy Elliot-inspired narrative, LA-based VELVET STARLINGS return with their latest video 'There's Nobody There,' a psychedelic ruby-hued pastiche of performance, static visuals and over-saturated images. ... 
Composer and Pianist Randy Klein Set to Release and New Tracks with Jazzheads Label
by Marissa Tomeo - April 30, 2022 When pianist – composer Randy Klein began Jazzheads, an independent record label based in NYC, in 1992, he had two label models he aspired to, A&M Records and GRP Records – “Premiere labels started by musicians, Herb Alpert; Larry Rosen and Dave Grusin. What I observed about each is that they releas... 
The Black Keys Release New Track 'It Ain't Over' Off Forthcoming Album 'Dropout Boogie'
by Michael Major - April 27, 2022 The Black Keys have released “It Ain’t Over,” the second track from their upcoming album, Dropout Boogie, on Nonesuch Records. A visualizer for the song can be seen now. “It Ain’t Over” was written by band members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney in tandem with Reigning Sound’s Greg Cartwright. Plus,... 
A.O. Gerber Shares New Single 'Looking For The Right Things'
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2022 Today Los Angeles based musician A.O. Gerber is thrilled to return with the enthralling and hopeful new track 'Looking for the Right Things', which was co-produced by Madeline Kenney and is released through Father/Daughter Records (US) & Hand In Hive (UK). Accompanying the track is a beguiling video... 
Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!... 
Justin Golden Releases New Album 'Hard Times and a Woman'
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022 Blues isn’t just twelve bars and a hard luck story. On his debut record, Hard Times and a Woman, guitarist and songwriter Justin Golden showcases the full breadth of the genre and its downstream influences, everything from country blues to Americana, soul, indie roots and beyond. Listen to the new a... 
The Crystal Method Releases 'The Trip Out' Album
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022 The Trip Out, released today on Ultra Records, has pioneering American electronic act The Crystal Method (Scott Kirkland) looking to the future and embarking on collaborations with some of today’s most exciting and musically diverse artists. The album features the lead single “Watch Me Now” featurin... 
The Kills Announce Double Album Reissue of 'No Wow'
by Michael Major - April 14, 2022 The new Tchad Blake mix of the title track “No Wow” is out now with an accompanying music video directed by Sally Walker-Hudecki; it is an amalgamation of her Super 8 footage and the original 2005 video directed by Kenneth Cappello. Watch the new music video now!... 
Black Coffee Releases Official Remix of WhoMadeWho 'Silence & Secrets'
by Michael Major - April 08, 2022 Following a subsequent brace of star-studded remixes from Frank Wiedemann and Adriatique in January, the Danish three-man outfit now looks to further expand on the success of the third single from their forthcoming album, as they enlist Grammy-Winning South African artist Black Coffee to provide ano... 
Quelle Chris Announces New Album 'Deathfame'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2022 Quelle has been on an artistic dream-run with the albums Being You Is Great, I Wish I Could Be You More Often, and Everything’s Fine with Jean Grae. He then went on to make Guns before then landing Innocent Country 2, produced by Chris Keys. Quelle continues collaborating with the industry’s most c... 
Grammy Nominee Tarriona 'Tank' Ball Sings the National Anthem Before NCAA Tournament
by Marissa Tomeo - April 05, 2022 Last night, Tarriona “Tank” Ball—of Best New Artist Grammy nominees Tank and The Bangas—sang the National Anthem with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band ahead of the men’s NCAA Tournament final between Kansas and North Carolina. Watch/share the performance HERE.... 
Guitar Hero Delicate Steve Announces Album 'After Hours'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2022 Written and recorded on a 1966 Fender Stratocaster that reignited his love for the instrument, ‘After Hours’ marks a first for Marion: an earnest, easygoing collection of songs that revel in the simple joys of plugging in and playing. With today’s announce he’s shared a video for the new track “Stre... 
Tank & the Bangas Debut New Song 'Why Try' Featuring Questlove
by Michael Major - March 31, 2022 Best New Artist Grammy nominee Tank and The Bangas debuts new song, “Why Try,” featuring Questlove today alongside an accompanying music video. “Why Try” is the latest song to be revealed from the band’s third studio album, Red Balloon. Watch the music video for the new track now! Plus, check out up... 
Dopapod Releases New Single 'Black Holes' From Upcoming Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - March 30, 2022 Progressive journeymen Dopapod have released their new single 'Black Holes,” the third single offering from their forthcoming self-titled studio album. The video for “Black Holes” directed by Curtis Peel. Watch the music video for the new single now!... 
Ireland's Róisín O Announces Sophomore Album 'Courageous'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022 Like so many artists the world over, acclaimed Irish singer Róisín O watched as her plans for 2020 turned to dust in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. As weeks turned to months, she used the down time to rethink her musical trajectory and return to the solo work she had onc... 
Maxwell Tops Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay Radio Charts with #1 Single 'OFF'
by Michael Major - March 29, 2022 The #1 single follows Maxwell’s GRAMMY-Award winning and Billboard R&B chart topper “Lake By The Ocean” off his 2016 album, blackSUMMERS’night. His additional #1 singles include: “Lifetime,” “Fire We Make” Alicia Keys (feat. Maxwell), “Fortunate,” “Fistful Of Tears,” “Bad Habits,” and “Pretty Wings.... 
John Legend To Receive Global Impact Award At Recording Academy Honors
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022 The Recording Academy announced today 12-time GRAMMY-winning artist John Legend will be honored during Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective taking place in-person during GRAMMY Week. Legend will be receiving the first-ever Recording Academy Global Impact Award for his per... 
CeeLo Green & Ledisi to Headline San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2022
by Michael Major - March 23, 2022 San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2022 is thrilled to officially announce today its initial round of confirmed artists including CeeLo Green; Ledisi; Judith Hill; Javon Jackson's 'Charlie Parker at 100,' Ft. Gary Bartz, Charles McPherson & Donald Harrison; The Brubeck Brothers; Telmary & Friends; Joel Ross;... 
Creature Canyon Release New Single 'Mirrors'
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022 Creature Canyon is back with new single “Mirrors,” out today via Gnu Roam (Kartel Music Group). Down and out from the inner turmoil of tumultuous relationships, Creature Canyon's “Mirrors'' deals with confrontation, self-reflection (or a lack thereof), and eventual acceptance. Plus, watch the accomp... 
The Black Keys Announce New Album 'Dropout Boogie'
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022 The first single, “Wild Child,” is out today along with a video directed by the band’s longtime collaborator Bryan Schlam. Dropout Boogie features collaborations with Billy F. Gibbons (ZZ Top), Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound), and Angelo Petraglia (Kings of Leon). Watch the new music video now! Plu... 
Ceramic Animal Release New Album 'Sweet Unknown'
by Michael Major - March 04, 2022 Before the album release, Ceramic Animal debuted four songs off the album and four remarkable and varied companion videos. The album’s title track, “Sweet Unknown” directed by Ford Fairchild; “Tangled” directed by Andy M. Hawkes; the hilarious 80’s throwback “Valerie” directed by Perry Shall and Bob... |
