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Kameron Marlowe Will Release Sophomore Album 'Keepin' The Lights On' Photo Kameron Marlowe Will Release Sophomore Album 'Keepin' The Lights On'
by Michael Major - March 15, 2024

Kameron Marlowe unveils his emotional second album, KEEPIN' THE LIGHTS ON. The title track and visualizer are available now. Featuring sixteen meticulously crafted tracks, including the previously acclaimed singles “Quit You,” “Strangers (with Ella Langley)” and “Tennessee Don't Mind,” Marlowe's for...

Horton Records to Release 'Tulsa Custom' Album From Guitarist Seth Lee Jones Photo Horton Records to Release 'Tulsa Custom' Album From Guitarist Seth Lee Jones
by Michael Major - March 12, 2024

Horton Records will drop TULSA CUSTOM, by guitarist and guitar maker Seth Lee Jones, with the first digital singles from the new disc coming on March 27 (“110”) and April 24 (“Walter”). Horton Records is a volunteer-based, non-profit that develops and supports musicians in the Tulsa area while also ...

Folk Artist Keeley Boyle Shares New Single 'Inviting' Ahead of Upcoming EP Photo Folk Artist Keeley Boyle Shares New Single 'Inviting' Ahead of Upcoming EP
by Michael Major - March 07, 2024

Inviting was recorded mostly at Boyle's home in Kenai as well as in Anchorage, and was engineered by her husband Nelson Kempf, who also played electric guitar on the record. Boyle brought in Carmen Rothwell and Abbey Blackwell (Alvvays) on bass, Machado Mijiga on drums, and Joseph Shabason (War on D...

Kitchen Dwellers Share New Album Inspired By Dante's Epic Voyage Photo Kitchen Dwellers Share New Album Inspired By Dante's Epic Voyage
by Michael Major - March 01, 2024

Produced by Grammy-winning Glenn Brown (Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass), the ascending Montana quartet continues to redefine the boundaries of bluegrass, folk, and rock. Inspired by Dante's epic voyage through the Nine Circles of Hell, the album guides the listener through a similar exploration....

Singer-Songwriter JD Hinton Releases New Single 'Too Damn Good' From Upcoming EP Photo Singer-Songwriter JD Hinton Releases New Single 'Too Damn Good' From Upcoming EP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 01, 2024

Renowned singer-songwriter JD Hinton has released the first single off of his upcoming EP release this spring....

JD Hinton Unleashes The Spirit Of Rebellion In New Single 'Too Damn Good' Photo JD Hinton Unleashes The Spirit Of Rebellion In New Single 'Too Damn Good'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2024

At the time, Hinton found inspiration in unlikely places, including a Starbucks in Austin where he wrote lyric ideas over a tall dark coffee. The track, recorded at Los Angeles' Eagle Rock studio, aims to capture the feeling of spinning out of control, blending grooves with chaotic production to mir...

St. Paul Drops Debut Solo Single 'Colder' Photo St. Paul Drops Debut Solo Single 'Colder'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024

St. Paul has released his debut solo single and music video 'Colder.' Stay tuned for more music coming soon. St. Paul brought “Colder” to life alongside co-writers Mark Ralph [Demi Lovato, Raye], Tom Mann [Troye Sivan, Tate McRae], and Tom Grennan [Clean Bandit] with co-production by Ralph and Lost ...

The Suicide Disease Share Starry Single 'Constellations' Photo The Suicide Disease Share Starry Single 'Constellations'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024

The grunge rock band The Suicide Disease have shared their latest single, “Constellations” just in time for Valentines Day. The ballad released under Zodhiac Records was produced by Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills and KJ Strock (Machine Gun Kelly, Crown The Empire, Motionless in White, We Came as ...

The Suicide Disease Divulge Details of New Single 'Constellations' Photo The Suicide Disease Divulge Details of New Single 'Constellations'
by Michael Major - February 07, 2024

The grunge rock band The Suicide Disease have announced their latest single, “Constellations,” released under Zodhiac Records and produced by Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills and KJ Strock (Machine Gun Kelly, Crown The Empire, Motionless in White, We Came as Romans)....

David Haerle Releases New Single 'El Camino Sierra' Photo David Haerle Releases New Single 'El Camino Sierra'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

Following the release of his album El Camino Sierra last year, Los Angeles singer-songwriter-guitarist David Haerle found himself still inspired by the album's namesake road and the geography that surrounds it (Highway 395, or The Sierra Highway, running through the Owens Valley of California alongs...

Dua Lipa to Drop New Single 'Training Season' Photo Dua Lipa to Drop New Single 'Training Season'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2024

Global superstar Dua Lipa is releasing another song from her upcoming album. 'Training Season.' The song, produced by Tame Impala's Kevin Parker, is coming just days before she is slated to perform at the GRAMMYs. The 'Levitating' singer released “Houdini” – introducing the beginning of a new chapte...

WALT DISCO Release New Single 'PEARL' Photo WALT DISCO Release New Single 'PEARL'
by Michael Major - January 17, 2024

The dreamlike, eagerly awaited track was written and recorded between Glasgow and its namesake Pearl Street Co-Op in Austin, Texas where the band first worked on the track while at SXSW. “Pearl” is accompanied by a stunning video that sees the band perform inside a music box, shot in Paisley Methodi...

EXIT Festival Unveils First 24 Acts For 2024 Edition With Black Eyed Peas, Gucci Mane Photo EXIT Festival Unveils First 24 Acts For 2024 Edition With Black Eyed Peas, Gucci Mane & More
by Michael Major - December 18, 2023

EXIT Festival, who have revealed the first 24 acts for the 2024 edition, set to take place in Now Sad, Serbia across 10th-14th July, 2024. Being announced are Black Eyed Peas, Carl Cox, Gucci Mane, Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello, Bonobo, Kenya Grace, Barry Can't Swim, Franky Wah and many mor...

The Montvales Revisit A Past Life With A Fresh Perspective On 'Born Strangers' Photo The Montvales Revisit A Past Life With A Fresh Perspective On 'Born Strangers'
by Michael Major - December 15, 2023

This new direction was aided by producer Mike Eli LoPinto (guitarist for Chris Stapleton and co-writer and producer of Emily Nenni's “On the Ranch”) who assembled an A-list roster of session players at sound engineer Sean Sullivan's Tractor Shed Studio for Born Strangers. The result is The Montvales...

Calliope Wren Releases 'Another Stupid Love Song' Photo Calliope Wren Releases 'Another Stupid Love Song'
by Michael Major - December 04, 2023

Emerging singer/songwriter Calliope Wren presents 'Another Stupid Love Song', now available on Spotify and all major music services. This nostalgic and personal track follows her anthemic single 'Her and I'. Past releases include 'No Excuses', 'We're Not Really Strangers' and 'They Don't Understand ...

Dua Lipa Releases Extended Edit of 'Houdini' Photo Dua Lipa Releases Extended Edit of 'Houdini'
by Michael Major - December 01, 2023

“Houdini” kickstarts the narrative thread that weaves its way through Dua’s upcoming project. The track was written by Lipa, along with Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, a group who served as core collaborators throughout the project, and was produced ...

Ernest Headlines Back-To-Back Sold-Out Shows at the Ryman Photo Ernest Headlines Back-To-Back Sold-Out Shows at the Ryman
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023

Showcasing both his headliner status and his solidified place as one of Nashville's most in-demand and versatile writers, ERNEST performed a stacked set of hits from his growing catalog, including tour namesake “This Fire,” “Miss That Girl,” “Flower Shops,” and newest release “Kiss Of Death.”...

Samory I Releases New Album 'Strength' Photo Samory I Releases New Album 'Strength'
by Michael Major - November 20, 2023

Out Now: Samory I releases his anticipated solo debut album 'Strength' and shares a jubilant romp through Jamaica. Named after Samory I's affectionate moniker for his son, Strength is an 11-track storied opus produced by esteemed Jamaican producer Winta James, whose credits include hits with Protoje...

Dua Lipa's Releases Exclusive Interview With Apple CEO Tim Cook for 'At Your Service' Photo Dua Lipa's Releases Exclusive Interview With Apple CEO Tim Cook for 'At Your Service' Podcast
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023

3x GRAMMY Award-winning, international pop powerhouse Dua Lipa welcomes Apple CEO, Tim Cook to Dua Lipa: At Your Service, in a special one-off episode following this summer's third season. You can listen to their conversation now wherever you get your podcasts, and ad-free on BBC Sounds in the UK....

Dua Lipa Drops New Single 'Houdini' Photo Dua Lipa Drops New Single 'Houdini'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023

Dua Lipa will release 'Houdini,' the lead single from her upcoming third studio album, alongside a new music video. Lipa has been teasing the single with a kaleidoscopic aesthetic, with teasers using quotes 'If you’re good enough you’ll find a way,' 'Tell me all the ways you need me,' and 'Catch me ...

Jared Leto Climbs Empire State Building To Celebrate The Launch Of Thirty Seconds To Photo Jared Leto Climbs Empire State Building To Celebrate The Launch Of Thirty Seconds To Mars' 2024 Global Tour
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023

Cclimbing from the Empire State Building in New York City, Oscar winning actor Jared Leto announced Thirty Seconds to Mars’ monumental Seasons 2024 World Tour — an extensive run across Latin America, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. This will be the band’s first headline tour in ove...

Dua Lipa's SERVICE95 Book Club Announces November's Monthly Read 'The Vanishing Half Photo Dua Lipa's SERVICE95 Book Club Announces November's Monthly Read 'The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett'
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023

A New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, The Vanishing Half “brilliantly surfaces a multitude of questions about race, class, and gender, told through a family drama that spans three generations in 20th-century America,” Dua says....

COLOSSAL STREET JAM Release 'No Way To Live' Photo COLOSSAL STREET JAM Release 'No Way To Live'
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023

With soaring vocals from front-man GENE POTTS, Hammond organ by ERIC SAFKA, melodic guitar in the talented hands of SAL MARRA, and a rhythmic foundation from DAVE HALPERN, this new release will quickly become a hit, with an electrifying new music video slated to release late November, 2023....

Calgary Instrumental Pop Duo Ginger Beef Release Debut Album Photo Calgary Instrumental Pop Duo Ginger Beef Release Debut Album
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023

Calgary instrumental pop duo Ginger Beef has released their highly anticipated debut album. Check out their unique blend of catchy melodies and intricate arrangements. To celebrate the album release, the duo is also premiering the video for their 2nd single 'Dew', which follows the release of first ...

Call Sender Share Their Timeless Debut 'Lost To The Storm' Photo Call Sender Share Their Timeless Debut 'Lost To The Storm'
by Michael Major - October 27, 2023

Call Sender shares their timeless debut album 'Lost To The Storm', featuring the title track 'Wilderness'. The jazz-funk duo is a collaboration between UK-based Paul Elliott and US-based Michael Reed. The album showcases a fusion of funky drums and Chinese zither....












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