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Nickel Creek Confirms Co-Headline Tour With Andrew Bird This Summer
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024 Nickel Creek confirms co-headline tour with Andrew Bird this summer. Newly confirmed stops include Boise's Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden, Minneapolis' Surly Brewing, Charlottesville's Ting Pavilion, Asheville's Rabbit Rabbit, Atlanta's Coca-Cola Roxy and Charleston's Firefly Distillery ...
Fetty Wap Releases Much-Anticipated New Album 'King Zoo'
by Michael Major - November 24, 2023 Fetty Wap landed a viral holiday hit with “Sweet Yamz.” One Remix notably featured the legendary Charlie Wilson and GRAMMY Award-winning Ronald Isley of The Isley Brothers. Another Remix featured multi-platinum selling, Grammy and Golden Globe nominated recording artist Wiz Khalifa....
Nickel Creek Confirms Extensive 2024 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023 Nickel Creek will continue their extensive headline tour next year including newly confirmed shows at Madison’s Overture Hall, Indianapolis’ Murat Theatre, Louisville’s Louisville Palace, Jacksonville’s Florida Theatre, Newark’s Prudential Center, Rochester’s Kodak Center, Buffalo’s University at Bu...
Andrea von Kampen to Release New Album 'Sister Moon'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2023 Andrea von Kampen's third solo album, Sister Moon, continues to showcase the singer-songwriter's captivating melodies and introspective storytelling. Out now, the album's title track is a stunning introduction to the collection's themes, focusing on climate change and the connectedness of nature. ...
Ireland's The Mary Wallopers Share New Single; LP Out On Friday Ahead of Tour Tomorrow
by Michael Major - October 10, 2023 Ireland's The Mary Wallopers have released a new single and their LP is set to come out on Friday. The band will also be starting their tour tomorrow. A timely folk song, the single carries a pertinent (and what should be universally given) message of acceptance in the face of daily injustices that ...
jaboukie Shares New Song & Announces First-Ever Live Shows
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023 jaboukie Young-White recently announced his long-awaited debut album, All who can’t hear must feel, to be released this Friday via Interscope Records. With the album just days away, jaboukie shares one more song from the record with “26,” the forthcoming LP’s focus track....
Video: Nickel Creek Perform on CBS Saturday Morning
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023 Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—were featured on “CBS Saturday Morning” this past weekend as part of their “Saturday Sessions” series, performing three songs from their acclaimed new album, Celebrants: “Where the Long Line Leads,” “Holding Patt...
Nickel Creek Releases New Album 'Celebrants'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 Across 18 tracks, the group addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Potte...
Nickel Creek Extend 2023 Headline Tour
by Michael Major - March 21, 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning trio, Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins and guitarist Sean Watkins—will continue their extensive headline tour through the fall with newly confirmed shows at Los Angeles’ Theatre at Ace Hotel (two nights), Portland’s Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, St. ...
Nickel Creek Returns With First New Album in Nine Years 'Celebrants'
by Michael Major - January 24, 2023 Across the 18 tracks, the trio addresses love, friendship and time with lyrics both poetic and plain-spoken, as they see bridges built, crossed, burned and rebuilt. Recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A, the album was produced by longtime collaborator Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Grace Po...
Alt-Rock Quartet the Heavy Hours Release Long-Awaited Album
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023 Cincinnati-based alternative rock quartet The Heavy Hours celebrate the release of their new self-titled album via BMG. The album was recorded in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York and produced by Simone Felice (The Lumineers, Matt Maeson, The Avett Brothers) and David Baron. ...
Chad Tepper & Lit Collab On New Single '777'
by Michael Major - December 09, 2022 Charismatic LA artist Chad Tepper unveils his latest collaboration with iconic 90’s alt-band, Lit. Combining their talents for a romantic new single, “777”, they give a retro style love song a modern update pairing distorted guitars with a rockabilly swing. The sweet melody culminates into a catchy ...
Velvet Chains Share New Single 'Time Stood Still'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022 “Time Stood Still” was produced, mixed & mastered by Grammy Award-nominated and Juno Award-winning producer Kane Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Skillet) and recorded at The Hideout Recording in the band’s Vegas hometown. Co-written by multi-platinum songwriter Drew Lawrence (Lindsey St...
Fellow Artists Remember Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn
by Michael Major - October 04, 2022 Throughout her 60-year career, Lynn achieved the highest level of success with over 50 Top 10 Hits including “Fist City,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “You’re Lookin’ At Country,” “Don’t Come Home A Drinking,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and more. Lynn also recorded legendary duets with The Wilburne Broth...
Seasonal Music Compilation 'Holidays Rule' to Get First-Ever Vinyl Pressing
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 The compilation album features Paul McCartney, The Shins, fun., The Civil Wars, Rufus Wainwright, Sharon Van Etten, Andrew Bird, and many more. Covering holiday classics like “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” “Wonderful Christmastime,” “Auld Lang Syne,” and more....
VELVET CHAINS Share Dark Single 'LAST DROP'
by Michael Major - July 07, 2022 The track was recorded in their hometown at Hideout Recording Studio with Grammy Award-nominated and Juno Award-winning producer Kane Churko (Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Skillet) who also co-wrote the song with VELVET CHAINS bassist NILS GOLDSCHMIDT and multi-platinum songwriter Drew Lawren...
The Brother Brothers Announce New Album 'Cover to Cover'
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022 Adam and David Moss began earning Everly Brothers comparisons long before they officially joined their voices together as folk duo The Brother Brothers. But not even the late Phil and Don Everly, one of the greatest DNA-sharing duos in modern music history, could claim the kind of vocal symmetry Ada...
Blackberry Smoke Releases 'Stoned' EP
by Michael Major - April 18, 2022 Recorded at Nashville’s Welcome to 1979 studio, the project was created for Record Store Day 2021 and consists of seven new versions of songs by The Rolling Stones: “All Down the Line,” “Sway,” “Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’,” “Tumbling Dice,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me),” “I Got The Bl...
Defecting Grey Has Announced Their Debut Album 'Arc'
by Michael Major - April 13, 2022 The band is comprised of brothers CJ and Vince Grogan (The Grievous Angels/Gigantic/Buzzed Meg) and Mike Polilli (Buzzkill/Atom Driver). A power trio with a penchant for buzzsaw melodicism in the tradition of Husker Du, The Minutemen, and The Jam, Defecting Grey's songs are as memorable as they are ...
Buffalo Rose Release 'Rabbit' EP with Tom Paxton
by Michael Major - February 22, 2022 Pittsburgh-based sextet Buffalo Rose, recently awarded the Overall Grand Prize at the 18th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards, released their new EP, Rabbit, via Misra Records. The EP was made in collaboration with GRAMMY-winning artist and folk legend Tom Paxton. Listen to the new album and...
Buffalo Rose & Grammy Winner Tom Paxton Release New Single 'I Give You the Morning'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022 Pittsburgh-based collective Buffalo Rose, recently chosen as a 2022 SXSW Official Showcase band, has released “I Give You The Morning,” written by and featuring GRAMMY-winning artist Tom Paxton. The band joined forces with Paxton to write and record the Rabbit EP’s four tracks. Listen to a new singl...
Cyndi Lauper, Stephen Colbert & More Join Tibet House US Virtual Benefit Concert Line-Up
by Michael Major - February 09, 2022 Joining Philip Glass will also be performers Keanu Reeves, Trey Anastasio, Patti Smith, Laurie Anderson, Nathaniel Rateliff, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Angélique Kidjo, Margo Price, Punch Brothers, The Fiery Furnaces, Tenzin Choegyal, Rubin Kodheli, The Scorchio Quartet as well as special greeti...
Anaïs Mitchell Releases New Self-Titled Album
by Michael Major - January 28, 2022 Tony- and Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell (Hadestown, Bonny Light Horseman, Big Red Machine) has released her first solo album in over a decade - Anaïs Mitchell. Mitchell’s self-titled album was produced by Josh Kaufman. Listen to the album now. Plus, check out upcoming tour da...
Ariana Grande, Adele & More Nominated for iHeartRadio Music Awards - See the Full List of Nominations
by Michael Major - January 27, 2022 Artists receiving multiple nominations include Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo, Doja Cat, Giveon, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic, The Kid LAROI, SZA, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Megan Thee Stallion, Måneskin, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Billie Eilish, BTS, David Guetta, Tate McRae, Ariana Grande, Daniel Caesar, The Wee...
Buffalo Rose & Tom Paxton Announce Collaborative 'Rabbit' EP
by Michael Major - January 26, 2022 The band joined forces with GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk legend Tom Paxton to write and record the EP’s four tracks. Today, they release the lead single “Runaway,” a song with all the energy and anxiety of new love, fear and excitement of the unknown, and the electric push and p... |