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BIO:
His eponymous album was released on May 29, 2012,[2] charting at No. 21 [3] on Billboard's Heatseeker Albums chart. The album also debuted on the CMJ charts at No. 14,[4] eventually climbing to No. 2 and knocking Jack White's Blunderbuss from its top charting position.[5] King Tuff’s 2008 debut album entitled Was Dead was released by Tee Pee Records and is now considered collectible because so few were pressed. He has released several music videos and is currently on tour across the United States and Europe.

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Ringo Starr Announces New EP 'REWIND FORWARD' Photo Ringo Starr Announces New EP 'REWIND FORWARD'
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

The other tracks find Starr collaborating with old and new friends - including longtime All Starr Steve Lukather and his Toto bandmate Joe Williams who wrote the opening track “Shadows on the Wall;” Paul McCartney, who wrote “Feeling the Sunlight;”  and for the final track, “Miss Jean,” Heartbreaker...

Ringo Starr Celebrates His Birthday With His Annual Peace & Love Campaign Photo Ringo Starr Celebrates His Birthday With His Annual Peace & Love Campaign
by Michael Major - July 03, 2023

This July 7, 2023 Ringo Starr and his wife Barbara Starkey will be joined on his birthday by family and friends, including Joe and Marjorie Walsh, All Starrs (past and present) Edgar Winter and Gregg Bissonette, Sheila E, Richard Marx, Jim Keltner as well as friends Benmont Tench, Mike Campbell, Ed ...

Alborosie Drops Newest Single 'Viral' Photo Alborosie Drops Newest Single 'Viral'
by Michael Major - May 04, 2023

A talented writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist who sings as well as deejays, Pupa Albo (as he’s affectionately known by his fans) has lived in Kingston for over a decade and is now a leading light of Jamaica's resurgent music scene thanks to a series of widely acclaimed albums on Greensleeves...

KING TUFF Shares New Single 'Tell Me' Photo KING TUFF Shares New Single 'Tell Me'
by Michael Major - January 11, 2023

King Tuff shares “Tell Me,” the third single from his anticipated new album, Smalltown Stardust. The pop gem, which features backing vocals from the album’s co-writer and co-producer SASAMI, perfectly encapsulates Kyle Thomas’ knack for melody and songwriting prowess. Plus, check out upcoming tour d...

King Tuff Announces New Album & Shares Title Track 'Smalltown Stardust' Photo King Tuff Announces New Album & Shares Title Track 'Smalltown Stardust'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2022

King Tuff, the project of Kyle Thomas, announces his long-awaited new album Smalltown Stardust, with a video for its lead single and title track “Smalltown Stardust.” Smalltown Stardust was co-produced and largely co-written with SASAMI. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

VIDEO: SASAMI Shares Video for New Single 'Make It Right' Photo VIDEO: SASAMI Shares Video for New Single 'Make It Right'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2022

The video was directed by Euphoria costume designer Heidi Bivens, styled by Euphoria assistant costume designer Angelina Vitto, with make-up by Euphoria and Pen15 make-up artist Alexandra French. SASAMI’s headline tour in support of Squeeze kicks off next week on March 4th. The tour also includes da...

SASAMI Shares New Single 'Call Me Home' Photo SASAMI Shares New Single 'Call Me Home'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2022

SASAMI shares a new single “Call Me Home,” the latest single from her anticipated new album, Squeeze. SASAMI is hitting the road later this spring on a headline tour that also includes support for Haim in the US and Mitski in EU. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out the complete list of tou...

SASAMI Shares New Single 'Say It' From Upcoming 'Squeeze' Album Photo SASAMI Shares New Single 'Say It' From Upcoming 'Squeeze' Album
by Michael Major - January 06, 2022

SASAMI shares a visualizer for “Say It,” her new industrial-influenced single. SASAMI is hitting the road next year, dates include a headline run, and support in North America for Haim and EU/UK support for Mitski in the Spring and Summer of 2022. Plus, pre-order the new album now!...

Hand Habits Share Video for New Single 'No Difference' Photo Hand Habits Share Video for New Single 'No Difference'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2021

Hand Habits, a project created by the Los Angeles-based musician Meg Duffy, has shared a video for “No Difference,” the new single from their upcoming album, Fun House, available for pre-order now. 'Fun House' is Duffy's most ambitious Hand Habits album to date, the result of taking a difficult, if ...

Hand Habits Announces New Album 'Fun House' Photo Hand Habits Announces New Album 'Fun House'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 03, 2021

The FADER, who premiered the video and profiled Duffy today, is saying 'Fun House is lush, bright, in constant forward motion, in a constant state of change. Duffy’s third and best record, it possesses some grimy, earthen magic.'...

U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train' Photo U-Roy Releases New Video 'Stop That Train'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 29, 2021

“Stop That Train” was a hit by the Jamaican band The Spanishtonians (also known as the Spanish Town Skabeats) released in 1965 at the height of the original ska movement....

HAND HABITS' New EP 'dirt' Out Today Photo HAND HABITS' New EP 'dirt' Out Today
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 19, 2021

The EP finds the songwriter exploring themes of growth and finding ways to let go of the parts of their past that no longer serve them....

VP Records Featured On Spotify's 'Legendary Labels' Playlist Photo VP Records Featured On Spotify's 'Legendary Labels' Playlist
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2020

Spotify features VP Records in its 'Legendary Labels' playlist series highlighting some of the signature hits the label is known for.   ...

R.E.M., Hayley Williams, and More Contribute to 'Compilation for Fair Fight' Photo R.E.M., Hayley Williams, and More Contribute to 'Compilation for Fair Fight'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 02, 2020

Today, we are proud to announce Good Music To Avert The Collapse Of American Democracy, a compilation made up entirely of previously unreleased recordings from some of the most important names in music today. ...

Jenny Lewis Unveils 'Rabbit Hole' Music Video Photo Jenny Lewis Unveils 'Rabbit Hole' Music Video
by Abigail Charpentier - October 29, 2019

Following a week that included a spectacular Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performance that saw Jenny Lewis getting carried away (literally) and a sold-out night of bringing a?oeBrooklyn To Its Feeta?? (GOTHAMIST) at the Kings Theatre, Jenny has unveiled a brand new clip for a?oeRabbit Hole,' f...

King Gizzard Favorites Stonefield Announce New US Tour Dates Photo King Gizzard Favorites Stonefield Announce New US Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2019

Australian desert psych quartet Stonefield are excited to announce a run of new US tour dates. The new dates begin on November 8 with a stop at Levitation Festival in Austin, TX before taking the group up the East Coast, concluding on November 14 at the new Sultan Room in Brooklyn, NY. See below for...

Aussie Psych Sisters Stonefield Announce New Album's Vinyl Release Photo Aussie Psych Sisters Stonefield Announce New Album's Vinyl Release
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2019

Australian desert psych quartet Stonefield are excited to give their new album BENT (out now digitally via Flightless / ATO) a physical release on August 9 on red vinyl. The band is comprised of four sisters -- Amy, Hannah, Sarah and Holly Findlay -- who started practicing together in their parents'...

Smoke Season Bring On The Heartbreak With YOU Photo Smoke Season Bring On The Heartbreak With YOU
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2019

Smoke Season release their newest single 'You' today, which premiered on Nylon earlier this week. The pulsating, heartbreak song is totally out of the norm from a typical love song, which the tastemaker magazine said was 'so exciting,' continuing, 'in many hands, this would be an invitation for clic...

Smoke Season Release UP ON ME (Tuff Ghost Remix) Photo Smoke Season Release UP ON ME (Tuff Ghost Remix)
by Tori Hartshorn - May 09, 2019

Smoke Season release their pounding new remix to 'Up On Me,' which debuted on Consequence of Sound's 'Origins' earlier this Spring. The remix was created by Los Angeles producer/DJ Lena Brown, aka Tuff Ghost, and offers an entirely new EDM soundscape of the song....

Devendra Banhart Announces 'Fragments du Monde Flottant' Photo Devendra Banhart Announces 'Fragments du Monde Flottant'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 13, 2019

March 1st sees the release of  Fragments du Monde Flottant, Devendra Banhart's lovingly curated compilation of demos from some of his favorite artists. Collected over a period of many years, these tracks have never been heard before in their current state, and include an unreleased work from Arthur ...

Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stag Photo Dwight Yoakam, Brothers Osborne, Easton Corbin, Josh Ward & More Set To Take The Stage At Billy Bob's Texas In February
by Tori Hartshorn - February 01, 2019

Billy Bob's is the home of big-name concerts, bull riding and chicken fried steak with a reputation as gigantic as the state itself. With a new dance floor, Billy Bob's Texas fans will be two-stepping throughout the month of February with top name entertainers from the past, present and future graci...

Kevin Morby Announces 'Harlem River' 5-Year Anniversary Remix Photo Kevin Morby Announces 'Harlem River' 5-Year Anniversary Remix
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 30, 2018

Kevin Morby released his beloved solo debut album Harlem River five years ago, and to celebrate its anniversary, Woodsist Records will be releasing a special remix 12-inch featuring a new extended version of the title track and two remixes by Peaking Lights. The record will be out December 6 digital...

FATHER JOHN MISTY: LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS to Be Released 9/28 Photo FATHER JOHN MISTY: LIVE AT THIRD MAN RECORDS to Be Released 9/28
by Tori Hartshorn - September 17, 2018

In September last year, Josh Tillman stopped by Third Man Records' Nashville headquarters on an otherwise ordinary Tuesday afternoon and surprised them all with a lunchtime solo, acoustic set before his sold-out Ryman Auditorium performance. They, of course, had their 1955 Scully Lathe at the ready ...

Electronic Music Conference for Asia / Pacific Region Announces Two Day Conference Pr Photo Electronic Music Conference for Asia / Pacific Region Announces Two Day Conference Program and EMCPLAY Parties
by Tori Hartshorn - September 10, 2018

EMC is the leading electronic music industry event in the Asia Pacific region. Held in Sydney for a week in November from the 12th, it is the annual destination event for Australian and international creative professionals, curators, influencers and tastemakers. The week-long program includes a two-...

Anna St. Louis Premieres New Single THE BELLS Photo Anna St. Louis Premieres New Single THE BELLS
by Tori Hartshorn - September 05, 2018

Anna St. Louis, the Kansas City-bred, LA-based songwriter, released 'The Bells,' the second single from her forthcoming debut album today. 'The Bells' features Kevin Morby on percussion and Kyle Thomas of King Tuff on bass and organ. Stereogum premiered the track today, saying, 'St. Louis' voice is ...












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