Avril Lavigne News

On the cusp of becoming a true pop-punk leviathan, rising star LØLØ levels up even further with the release of her latest single “5,6,7,8 (feat. girlfriends)”. Produced by John Feldmann, The Futuristics, and Brock, the anthemic, gritty duet finds girlfriends lead singer Travis Mills (MTV, Apple Music) joining LØLØ on vocals.

Carlie Hanson unveils her sophomore album, Wisconsin, out on Warner Records. The 12-track LP is a personal collection of songs detailing the homesickness that has plagued her since moving to Los Angeles from her home state of Wisconsin. The collection features standout singles “Pretender,” “Blueberry Pancakes,” “LSE to LAX,” “608” and “Illusion.” 

Circle The Earth has dropped their debut EP along with an music video for the title track “Hey Goodbye.” Watch the video, directed and produced by Caitlin Hill, and listen to “Hey Goodbye,” co-written by front woman Khadia and guitarist Kazuki Tokaji alongside Jim McGorman (Avril Lavigne, Weezer, Gwen Stefani, Goo Goo Dolls).

London-based modern alt-pop-rock artist lozeak announced the release of her debut mixtape Gut Feeling. lozeak initially heralded the EP last year with the release of singles “XO” and “Cutthroat.” In tandem with the EP announcement, lozeak has also shared a fresh, diaristic, early aughts-inspired new single “Used To You.'

Pop duo Crash Adams has announced their signing to Warner Music Canada / Warner Records and released their latest feel-good anthem “California Girl.' Today’s release follows the duo’s previous high-energy singles “Give Me A Kiss,” “Caroline” and “Destination.” 

Los Angeles based singer / songwriter Siena Streiber released the single “Alright With You” out now on all streaming platforms. Siena is also a television comedy writer who has written for  HULU’s Only Murders in the Building and has also worked on Liza on Demand, The Premise and American Crime Story.

Ultimately, The Buzztones Present “Now That’s What Someone Might Call Music!” is an absolutely delightful presentation of acapella from a group that is clearly passionate (while also being immensely talented)! You can bet that I’ll be humming their songs for the next few weeks.

What did our critic think of SIX: THE MUSICAL at Ohio Theatre?

Ahead of his album release and massive U.S. tour, MOD SUN will be featured as a musical guest at the X Games Aspen 2023 on Jan. 27-29, alongside Kaskade, Yung Gravy, Night Tales, MADDS, and girlfriends. His performance will be live streamed on X Games YouTube and Twitch. Check out the tour dates now!

What did our critic think of SIX: THE MUSICAL at The Bushnell?Six: The Musical is a refreshingly self-actualized, informative, fun, empowering, modern feminist musical that is not to be missed. Bring your bestie and expect to have a blast.

Rising singer-songwriter Carlie Hanson has announced a 20-stop U.S. tour for this spring. The Home is Where the Heart Is tour will kick off February 28 in San Francisco and include stops in Chicago on March 9 and New York on March 21, before wrapping up in Los Angeles on April 3. Check out tour dates now!

Kasey Tyndall and Dylan Marlowe release their honest new track “Place For Me”. Written by Tyndall, Jason Gantt, Jason Nix and Jenna LaMaster, “Place For Me” dives into what heaven looks like for rednecks with cheeky comparisons from Jesus drinking wine to rednecks drinking beer alongside heartfelt wishes for the family members awaiting their arrival.

After revealing the title of his forthcoming album, God Save The Teen (Big Noise, pop-punk sensation MOD SUN has dropped his latest triumph “SEXOXO” featuring Charlotte Sands. MOD has released four songs thus far from his forthcoming album, “Perfectly Imperfect,” “Rich Kids Ruin Everything,” “Battle Scars,” and now his latest - “SEXOXO.”

The most raw and honest music of their career, “Exorcist” begins a new creative chapter for Carpenter, who is leaving their country roots for the alternative/pop space where they feel most authentically themself. “Exorcist” was written by Carpenter and Witt and mixed by Adam Hawkins (Demi Lovato, Machine Gun Kelly, Avril Lavigne).

19-year-old London-based artist lozeak shared her powerful new single “Cutthroat.' Written by lozeak and The Nocturns (Charlie Martin / Joe Housley) the single showcases a new side to lozeak’s songwriting which is as diverse as her musical influences – everything from Hole, Kasabian, and Radiohead to Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne, and Bebe Rexha.

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC announced that Simu Liu, star of the first Asian-fronted movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, will return for a second year as host of The 2023 JUNO Awards Broadcast.

Musical genres from all over the spectrum have hit our stages this season! From the rock stars of Almost Famous to the witches of Wicked, find the show that best suits your musical taste!

Primary Wave Music, the leading independent publisher of iconic and legendary music in the world, and Lively McCabe Entertainment, the production company led by Michael Barra, have announced a new partnership to develop a slate of new stage musicals.

Co-written with frequent collaborator Drew Polovick, “i get high” continues to underscore JORDY’s conversational, raw, and diaristic lyrical style that has resonated with fans nationwide. The accompanying music video is also out now. Directed by Lily Judge, the visual features a powerful performance.

XO showcases everything from Hole, Kasabian, and Radiohead, to Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, and Sugababes. The track was co-written with Jason Gil (Katy Perry, Doja Cat, Bebe Rexha, Lil Uzi Vert) and is the latest example of how lozeak is leading a new wave of British artists who are shaping the contemporary sound of emo.