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311 Announce Unity Tour With AWOLNATION And Neon Trees Photo 311 Announce Unity Tour With AWOLNATION And Neon Trees
by Michael Major - March 11, 2024

311 have announced their upcoming summer tour with special guests AWOLNATION and Neon Trees. The tour kicks off in Cincinnati, OH on July 20 and will be making stops throughout the United States in Chicago, Boston, Raleigh, Tampa, Houston, Costa Mesa, and more. The tour promises an unforgettable exp...

Seranation Release New Single 'Not Today' Photo Seranation Release New Single 'Not Today'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024

The band is set to perform at Reggae Rise Up Florida alongside Slightly Stoopid, Iration, Yelawolf, and more. The band wrote the initial melody and lyrics for “Not Today” in less than a day, and eventually teamed up with Grammy nominated producer/ engineer Josh Saldate (Mammoth WVH, Alterbridge, Sev...

L.A.B Returns With Brand New Single 'Oh No (Pt. 2)' Photo L.A.B Returns With Brand New Single 'Oh No (Pt. 2)'
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023

Off the heels of the announcement of their upcoming return to the U.S. in 2024, New Zealand's L.A.B return with their new single, “Oh No (Pt. 2),” out now via Easy Star Records / Loop NZ. With a driving groove and group vocals, the funk-flavored track is dripping with soul, driven by the unmistakabl...

Reverso (Keberle/Woeste/Courtois) Returns With 'Shooting Star/Etoile Filante' Inspire Photo Reverso (Keberle/Woeste/Courtois) Returns With 'Shooting Star/Etoile Filante' Inspired By Lili Boulanger
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023

Ever since American jazz became old enough to carry a passport, French composers were ready to absorb lessons and borrow licks from the exciting new avant-garde style. That enthusiasm was reciprocated by jazz musicians elated to be treated with dignity, and eager to explore the blithe melodies and b...

311 Added to KROQ's 32nd Annual Almost Acoustic Christmas Photo 311 Added to KROQ's 32nd Annual Almost Acoustic Christmas
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023

311 will join already-announced acts like The Offspring, Garbage, Bleachers, Portugal. The Man, Cannons, Lovejoy, Bakar, and The Beaches for KROQ’s annual holiday tradition. The show raises funds for two Los Angeles-based youth-oriented organizations: Para Los Niños and the Al Wooten Jr. Heritage Ce...

ATMOSPHERE Release New 'Talk Talk EP' Photo ATMOSPHERE Release New 'Talk Talk EP'
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

Minneapolis hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere have released their new Talk Talk EP via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The genesis of the Talk Talk EP was during a recording session for the title track, “Talk Talk”, which originally appeared on their latest album, So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously....

Video: Katastro Releases 'Good Time' Music Video Featuring Final Studio Moments with Photo Video: Katastro Releases 'Good Time' Music Video Featuring Final Studio Moments with Lead Singer Andy J. Chaves
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023

Alternative band Katastro have released the music video for “Good Time,” their first new song since the tragic death of lead singer Andy J. Chaves. The “Good Time” video features footage of the band’s final days in the studio together before the loss of Chaves, and also reflects on various milestone...

Slightly Stoopid Release New Single 'Got Me On The Run' With Stick Figure & Pepper Photo Slightly Stoopid Release New Single 'Got Me On The Run' With Stick Figure & Pepper
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023

Slightly Stoopid releases new single 'Got Me On The Run' featuring Stick Figure and Pepper via Stoopid Records. The new track is a collaboration with longtime friends Stick Figure and Pepper, who will also be performing at the band's sold-out Closer To The Sun destination festival next month in Rivi...

MASON Collective Join Forces With FLETCH On New Remix Of Tyla's 'Water' Photo MASON Collective Join Forces With FLETCH On New Remix Of Tyla's 'Water'
by Blair Ingenthron - November 04, 2023

MASON Collective and FLETCH team up for an exciting remix of Tyla's 'Water', bringing a fresh and energetic twist to the popular track....

Word Collections To Provide Global Publishing Administration For TLC's T-Boz And The Photo Word Collections To Provide Global Publishing Administration For TLC's T-Boz And The TLC Music Publishing Catalog As Well As R&B Hitmaker Allen Stone
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023

Word Collections currently administers the publishing catalogs for Metallica, Greta Van Fleet, Jason Mraz, Grace Potter, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, The 502s, Sublime with Rome, Silversun Pickups, John Oates, Houndmouth, The Walters, Songwriters Guild Of America, Gerencia360, St. Nicholas, Baroness...

Sitting On Stacy Releases New Single 'Crème Brûlée' Photo Sitting On Stacy Releases New Single 'Crème Brûlée'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2023

Sitting On Stacy release the second single from their upcoming third album, “Crème Brûlée.” Written with Pierre Bouvier of Simple Plan, the single illustrates a state of disbelief over ending up with the perfect person. With lyrics that are begging to be shouted back and hooks that will occupy your ...

J8KE Returns With Heartfelt New Single 'Hold Me' Photo J8KE Returns With Heartfelt New Single 'Hold Me'
by Michael Major - September 20, 2023

J8KE has released his latest heartfelt project, “Hold Me.” “Hold Me” is a rhythmically pulsing anthem capturing the hopeful energy of a young man turning over every rock in his search for intimacy. J8KE’s genre-diverse-inspired acoustic groove was mixed and mastered by producer Marco Silvenses....

California's Sitting On Stacy Kicks Off Their Next Chapter With 'Baby Girl' Photo California's Sitting On Stacy Kicks Off Their Next Chapter With 'Baby Girl'
by Michael Major - September 06, 2023

California’s Sitting On Stacy resurface with their new track “Baby Girl,” the first release from their upcoming third album. Penned with Fat Mike of NOFX, the amped up single shows the band’s growth as they’ve matured alongside each other in their post-college years. “Baby Girl” sees Sitting On Stac...

Common King Release 'Celebration' & Touring Dates Photo Common King Release 'Celebration' & Touring Dates
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023

With musical influences that include Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Jim Croce, Michael Jackson, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Gypsy Kings, Earth Wind and Fire, Bob Marley, Common Kings’ approach brings diverse people together for a good time. There’s also a strong connection with the post-punk...

Atmosphere Release 'Sad Clown Bad Dub 2' Photo Atmosphere Release 'Sad Clown Bad Dub 2'
by Michael Major - August 04, 2023

Since its inception in 1999, the Sad Clown series has seen over a dozen iterations in numerous formats, including rare 4-track demos, live recordings, a DVD of behind-the-scenes tour footage, a mixtape, 7” vinyl singles and more. To this day, one of the earliest volumes – Sad Clown Bad Dub 2....

Video: Atmosphere Share 'Still Life' Video & Announce November Headline Tour Photo Video: Atmosphere Share 'Still Life' Video & Announce November Headline Tour
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023

Minneapolis hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere have shared a new video for their song “Still Life,” taken from their new album So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously (out now via Rhymesayers Entertainment) and featuring UK singer Murkage Dave. Watch the video below, directed by ZooDeVille, Slug & Rhy...

GRAMMY-Nominated Common Kings to Release Sophomore Album CELEBRATION in August Photo GRAMMY-Nominated Common Kings to Release Sophomore Album CELEBRATION in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 26, 2023

Common Kings will release their sophomore album 'CELEBRATION' - a follow-up to 2017's GRAMMY-nominated 'Lost in Paradise' - due out August 25, 2023 via Island Empire/Mensch House Records....

GRAMMY-Nominated Common Kings Drops New Single & Announce Album Photo GRAMMY-Nominated Common Kings Drops New Single & Announce Album
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023

Music is the common bond for the Pacific Islanders that includes Samoan-born Hawaiian lead singer Sasualei “JR. King” Maliga and Hawaii-raised Samoan guitarist Taumata “Mata” Grey; Fiji-born bassist Ivan “Uncle Lui” Kirimaua, and L.A.-born Tongan drummer Jerome “Big Rome” Taito....

Atmosphere Announce 'Sad Clown Bad Dub 2' Release & Share 'Body Pillow' Photo Atmosphere Announce 'Sad Clown Bad Dub 2' Release & Share 'Body Pillow'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023

Since its inception in 1999, the Sad Clown series has seen over a dozen iterations in numerous formats, including rare 4-track demos, live recordings, a DVD of behind-the-scenes tour footage, a mixtape, 7” vinyl singles and more. To this day, one of the earliest volumes – Sad Clown Bad Dub 2 – still...

311 Announce Fall Tour With AWOLNATION & Blame My Youth Photo 311 Announce Fall Tour With AWOLNATION & Blame My Youth
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023

311 have announced their upcoming fall tour with special guests AWOLNATION and Blame My Youth. The tour kicks off in Clive, IA on September 19 and will be making stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Grand Junction, Salt Lake City, and more before wrapping up in Highland, CA on October 8....

Atmosphere Announce New Headline Tour Dates 'The DeTour' Photo Atmosphere Announce New Headline Tour Dates 'The DeTour'
by Michael Major - May 08, 2023

Atmosphere have announced a new run of North American headline dates interspersed throughout their Summertime 2023 tour with Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome & The Movement. Appropriately named The DeTour, the announcement includes performances in Las Vegas, Tucson, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Pi...

311 Release Sped-Up Version of 'Amber' Photo 311 Release Sped-Up Version of 'Amber'
by Michael Major - April 10, 2023

311’s live shows and touring schedule have earned them a vast and dedicated following nationwide. Their annual, headlining, amphitheater show is a staple of the U.S. Summer touring season.  Past support acts include:  The Offspring, Snoop Dogg, Sublime with Rome, Cypress Hill, Slightly Stoopid, Dirt...

Atmosphere Share New Single 'Bigger Pictures' Photo Atmosphere Share New Single 'Bigger Pictures'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023

Minneapolis hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere, composed of rapper Slug and producer Ant, have shared a new track off their forthcoming album. The track is accompanied by a raw video directed by director, writer, and producer Tazbah Chavez, known for her work in numerous popular TV series, including Reserv...

Atmosphere Announce Summertime 2023 US Tour Photo Atmosphere Announce Summertime 2023 US Tour
by Michael Major - March 06, 2023

Pioneering hip-hop duo Atmosphere are announcing Summertime 2023, a North American tour with Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and The Movement. The news comes on the heels of their new single “Okay”, off the forthcoming album So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously (out May 5th via Rhymesay...

Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festi Photo Gwen Stefani, The Black Keys & More to Headline Southern California's BeachLife Festival
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023

The premier live music, art, and culinary event will feature performances from The Black Keys, Gwen Stefani, and The Black Crowes, among an eclectic group of top talent spanning rock, indie, pop, jam, reggae and more. Check out the complete lineup of the upcoming festival now!...











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