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Margo Cilker Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour Photo Margo Cilker Announces Spring 2024 U.S. Tour
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Out now via Fluff & Gravy Records (Loose Music in the UK/EU), the 11-track set has received Best of the Year nods from NPR Music, Bandcamp Daily, Stereogum, Paste Magazine, UNCUT, MOJO, Folk Alley, and more, as well as a 2024 UK Americana Music Award nomination for International Album of the Year.  ...

Australia's Ocean Alley Announces New Album 'Low Altitude Living' Photo Australia's Ocean Alley Announces New Album 'Low Altitude Living'
by Michael Major - September 13, 2022

The band is also about to embark on their West Coast U.S. tour — earlier this year, Ocean Alley sold out nearly every venue along their eight-show tour of the Midwest and East Coast, including Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, Chicago’s Lincoln Hall, Terminal West in Atlanta, and The Sinclair ...

Aussie Band Ocean Alley Release New Single 'Deepest Darkness' Photo Aussie Band Ocean Alley Release New Single 'Deepest Darkness'
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

The cinematic video tells the story of a bored mechanic finding a community that understands her and shares her “shining qualities;” it includes scenes shot with vintage ​​Panavision lenses (one of which was used during filming of the original Star Wars movie). The band has plans for an extensive US...

Slowly Slowly Announce Double LP Collection 'Race Car Blues Extended Edition' Photo Slowly Slowly Announce Double LP Collection 'Race Car Blues Extended Edition'
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2021

Following the whirlwind success of their third album 'Race Car Blues', Slowly Slowly have announced details on their follow up release 'Race Car Blues Extended Edition', out February 26. The double LP collection will feature the original Race Car Blues and a brand new record titled 'Race Car Blues –...

OCEAN ALLEY To Premiere Live Studio Film Of Third Album LONELY DIAMOND Photo OCEAN ALLEY To Premiere Live Studio Film Of Third Album LONELY DIAMOND
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 14, 2020

Ocean Alley are proud to announce their upcoming film Lonely Diamond - Live In Studio, a live performance of their recent third album Lonely Diamond played in full....

Ocean Alley Announce Live Studio Performance Photo Ocean Alley Announce Live Studio Performance
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 10, 2020

Ocean Alley are proud to announce their upcoming film Lonely Diamond - Live In Studio, a live performance of their recent third album Lonely Diamond played in full....

BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Fr Photo BWW Exclusive: THE 101 GREATEST PROTEST SONGS OF ALL TIME - with Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, John Lennon, Kendrick Lamar & More
by Peter Nason - June 18, 2020

BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the 101 greatest protest songs from 1939-2020. See if your favorite songs or artists made the list!...

Ocean Alley Announce New Album LONELY DIAMOND Photo Ocean Alley Announce New Album LONELY DIAMOND
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 28, 2020

Australia's funkiest musical export Ocean Alley are thrilled to announce their highly anticipated third album Lonely Diamond, out independently June 19th, with distribution via UNIFIED Music Group....

Marlin's Dreaming Share 'Alike' Via American Songwriter Photo Marlin's Dreaming Share 'Alike' Via American Songwriter
by A.A. Cristi - April 17, 2020

New Zealand indie outfit Marlin's Dreaming released their third single, 'Alike' for their forthcoming album, Quotidian out next Friday April 24th. The single premiered exclusively with American Songwriter praising, 'Set to a dreamy landscape of floating melodies and upbeat, jangling riffs, “Alike” t...

BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020) Photo BWW Exclusive: The 101 GREATEST ALBUMS of the Rock and Rap Era (1950-2020)
by Peter Nason - April 16, 2020

The Beatles! Rihanna! Michael Jackson! Johnny Cash! Kanye West! The Rolling Stones! Aretha Franklin! Bob Dylan! Miles Davis! Nirvana! BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the greatest albums from the rock and rap era (1950-2020); see if your favorites made the grade!...

The Wants Share 'Aluminum' Official Music Video Photo The Wants Share 'Aluminum' Official Music Video
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2020

Container opens with a cacophony of deconstructed and broken wave forms, organic samples manipulated to simulate something mechanical, unidentifiable sounds twisting on themselves until, startlingly, from zero to sixty, the full band abruptly blasts in. Container is all forward momentum, even in its...

The Wants Announce Debut LP CONTAINER Photo The Wants Announce Debut LP CONTAINER
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2020

Today, New York City-based band The Wants -- Madison Velding-VanDam (vocals, guitar, synth), Jason Gates (drums, live electronics), and Heather Elle (vocals, bass,synth) -- share new single 'The Motor', and announce their debut full-length, Container. In support and anticipation of the upcoming albu...

Ocean Alley Releases New Single 'Tombstone' Photo Ocean Alley Releases New Single 'Tombstone'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 11, 2019

Australian powerhouses Ocean Alley return with the smooth new single 'Tombstone', infusing their summery, psychedelic sound with a sprinkling of funk, soul and classic rock....

Flume, Major Lazer & More Announced for Electric Forest's 10th Anniversary Photo Flume, Major Lazer & More Announced for Electric Forest's 10th Anniversary
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 03, 2019

Today, celebrating its 10th anniversary, Electric Forest (EF) announces the highly-anticipated artist lineup for the annual music and camping festival in Rothbury, Michigan taking place June 25-28, 2020. Turning the page to Chapter 10, Electric Forest takes the opportunity to celebrate a decade of m...

Support Act Announces Details of 2019 Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Photo Support Act Announces Details of 2019 Ausmusic T-Shirt Day
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 02, 2019

Do you love Australian music? And care about the people who create it?  Thanks to Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, each and every one of us can show how much we love and care....

BIGSOUND and Warner Music Group Award Paperchain with Inaugural BIGTECH Prize Photo BIGSOUND and Warner Music Group Award Paperchain with Inaugural BIGTECH Prize
by Abigail Charpentier - September 04, 2019

BIGTECH stepped up to yet another level in 2019, partnering with Warner Music Group to provide a $5,000 cash prize, awarded today to Paperchain. Shining a light on new technology businesses BIGTECH provides mentoring, expertise and exposure for tomorrow's entrepreneurs playing in the music space. ...

Bill Scorzari Releases Single from New Album Photo Bill Scorzari Releases Single from New Album
by Abigail Charpentier - August 15, 2019

 On September 20, New York native, Bill Scorzari, independently releases his third full-length album of all original music titled, Now I'm Free. His sound is gritty, raw and at times, downright sad. His songs transition through a multitude of emotions, with themes centered on the experiences of the ...

Ocean Alley Release Breathtaking New Single INFINITY Photo Ocean Alley Release Breathtaking New Single INFINITY
by Tori Hartshorn - June 06, 2019

Aussie groove masters Ocean Alley have released their brand new single 'Infinity', the dreamy follow-up to their most recent cut 'Stained Glass'. Premiered by Billboard in the US, the track comes in the midst of the band's North American tour, providing yet another taste of their infectious brand of...

On The Blue Cruise 2020 Hosted By Justin Hayward Announced Photo On The Blue Cruise 2020 Hosted By Justin Hayward Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - May 07, 2019

On The Blue, one of the leading music cruise experience producers over the past 20 years, has announced the details for the second sailing of the On The Blue Cruise in 2020. The 2019 inaugural voyage was a huge hit with fans, resulting in a complete sell-out....

Ocean Alley Add Second London Show Due To Fan Demand Photo Ocean Alley Add Second London Show Due To Fan Demand
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2019

Due to overwhelming demand, Australian psych-surf-rockers Ocean Alley have added another London show to their upcoming UK tour in August, which also sees them play in Glasgow and Manchester....

Ocean Alley Announce UK Headline Dates Photo Ocean Alley Announce UK Headline Dates
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 07, 2019

Australian psych-surf-rockers Ocean Alley have announced three UK headline dates in August, with shows in London, Glasgow and Manchester. Tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday (8th March) and will be available here....

Reese Wynans Releases First Solo Album Photo Reese Wynans Releases First Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 01, 2019

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans releases his first-ever solo album Sweet Release today; a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The much anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 y...

Ocean Alley Release Sun-Bleached New Single STAINED GLASS Photo Ocean Alley Release Sun-Bleached New Single STAINED GLASS
by Tori Hartshorn - February 21, 2019

Fresh off the back of topping triple j's Hottest 100 last month, Sydney's Ocean Alley have released the sun-bleached new single 'Stained Glass'. The track is the first taste of new music since last year's momentous second album Chiaroscuro, which saw them sell out shows worldwide, spawned an ARIA-ac...

Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Featured On New 'Crossfire' Single From Fellow Rock & Ro Photo Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Featured On New 'Crossfire' Single From Fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Reese Wynans feat. Joe Bonamassa
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 29, 2019

The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore was announced as a guest collaborator on Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member, and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist, Reese Wynans first-ever solo album, Sweet Release. Moore makes his guest appearance on the album's first single, 'Crossfire,' providing his signa...

Stevie Ray Vaughan's Bandmate Reese Wynans to Release First Solo Album Photo Stevie Ray Vaughan's Bandmate Reese Wynans to Release First Solo Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 17, 2019

 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and world-renowned Nashville-based keyboardist Reese Wynans announces his first-ever solo album Sweet Release, a collection of songs honoring a paramount selection of blues-rock legends. The long anticipated album comes following a career that's spanned over 50 years...












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