Quicksand Returns With New LP ‘Distant Populations’ – Shares Fall Tour Dates
New York City post-hardcore band Quicksand have announced their fourth studio album Distant Populations out digitally August 13 and on vinyl September 24 via Epitaph Records. Recorded at Studio 4 Recording in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, Distant Populations was produced and engineered by Will Yip (The Menzingers, Code Orange, Defeater), and mixed by Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Megadeth, Avenged Sevenfold). The album is the follow-up to […]
Devendra Banhart & Noah Georgeson Announce Pacifying LP ‘Refuge’
Last spring, Devendra Banhart and Noah Georgeson started to make a record that was like nothing they had made before – an ambient album that would be both a haven from a suddenly terrified world and a heartfelt musical dialogue between two artists who have been friends and collaborators for over two decades. The resultant Refuge is an album of profound […]
Elton John Announces Final Dates For ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour’
It is with great excitement that Elton announces the final dates for his award-winning Farewell Yellow Brick Road: The Final Tour in North America and Europe. Elton will conclude his world-famous tour at major stadiums which will kick off on May 27, 2022 in Frankfurt. The Final Tour will make stops in Europe in major cities such […]
Flogging Molly and Violent Femmes Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Legendary punk bands Flogging Molly and Violent Femmes are excited to announce their upcoming fall co-headline tour, featuring special guests Me First And The Gimme Gimmes and Thick. Various pre-sales begin this week, with general tickets on-sale this Friday, June 25 at 10 am local time. For tickets and more information, please visit HERE. The run kicks off September 3 in Maryland Heights, […]
LISTEN: Jiminil Offers Enthralling New Americana Voice Via “Spider”
Born out of Belfast, Jiminil is a melting pot of tender, pastoral folk and gloomy indie-rock tinged with psychedelia, blurring the lines of these with jazz sensibilities. Collaborating with some of the finest musicians in the midlands, the project brings arrangements that feel like a dense, syrupy thicket. Check out the mysterious yet blissful debut […]
Grand Commander Serves It Straight & Dynamic Via ‘ f*C# you i’m going underground”
Dallas, TX-based Grand Commander is the solo project of Sam Damask, launched after a series of personal disasters convinced him to drop all pretense of wanting to form the perfect band. As Damask puts it, “the beginning of Grand Commander came from my life falling apart. I connect with the world through my music and put my struggles into songs. I […]
Bahamas Reveals Long Awaited North American Tour
Juno Award-winning artist Bahamas (aka Afie Jurvanen) has announced a long-awaited North American tour in support of his latest album Sad Hunk (Brushfire Records). The headlining tour kicks off on October 2nd in Louisville, KY immediately following dates supporting Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. Stops will include Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, DC, […]
Rick Wakeman Announces ‘ The Even Grumpier Old Rock Star Tour’
Rick Wakeman has two reasons to celebrate. First, his outstanding career in music has just been recognized by Queen Elizabeth II, who named him a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in her recent annual Birthday Honours. And secondly, after 18 months of lockdown in the UK, he is finally able to announce […]
LISTEN: Joya Mooi Affirms Her Seductive & Magnetic Flair On “Remember”
Amsterdam based Joya Mooi blends potent soul and alternative R&B feels with impressively thoughtful lyricism. Mooi’s music has garnered widespread critical acclaim, proving her to be one of modern soul’s most exciting artists to watch. On “Remember,” Mooi reminds listeners why her tasteful approach to pop rivals that of scene-makers Solange and Janelle Monae. Dabbling […]
LISTEN: Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore Drop Fiery & Thought Provoking “MUD”
Acclaimed producer Tall Black Guy and adept lyricist Ozay Moore bring their 30 years of combined experience into a sound that blends Golden Era boom-bap rap vibes with modern sensibilities. Joining forces they are out to deliver something timeless and inspiring hip-hop. Check out the fire new single, “MUD” from Tall Black Guy & Ozay Moore. A […]
Jackson Browne Announces “Evening With” Tour
Today, Jackson Browne has announced his “Evening With” tour, a run of shows this August and September featuring Browne backed by his full band. The tour will support his new album, Downhill From Everywhere, available worldwide on July 23 via Inside Recordings. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10 AM local time. Presale ticket information […]
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Announce Extensive Headlining Tour
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real will embark on an extensive headline tour this fall including newly confirmed shows at Chicago’s The Vic Theatre, Boston’s Royale, Brooklyn’s Brooklyn Steel, Atlanta’s Roxy, Seattle’s The Showbox, Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre (two nights) and Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium among several others. See below for complete itinerary. Tickets […]
LISTEN: Anita Lester Charms On Enchanting “Sun and Moon and Stars”
Australian-based, Israeli singer-songwriter Anita Lester has been described as ‘Nick Cave and Mary Magdalene’s love child’. Lester’s cover of Leonard Cohen’s, “You Want it Darker” was praised by Cohen himself prior to his death and then picked up by film and television including. Check out the enchanting new folk ballad, “Sun and Moon and Stars” […]
LISTEN: Hip-Hop Duo Magna Carda Lends Enticing Grooves On “Spark The Day”
Magna Carda is an American hip-hop outfit fronted by one of Texas’ most dynamic MC-producer duo, Megz Kelli and Dougie Do. The dynamic mc-producer duo is notable for its eclectic musical style, blending Rap, Jazz, R&B, and electronic elements. Drop into “Spark the Day,” the colorful new single from emerging duo Magna Carda. Touched with […]
LISTEN: Sarah Carton Drops Swerving & Seductive R&B Flair On “Homesick”
After storming onto the scene in 2020 with her spoken word and bedroom-produced debut single ‘Beaches on the Thames’, emerging British artist Sarah Carton has gone from strength to strength, landing on the radar of numerous tastemakers. Originally from Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, and now based in North London, grew up listening to the likes of […]
Rodrigo y Gabriela Reveal ‘By Request’ US Fall Tour
Grammy-winning guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela are back on the road in America from September 1, their first US shows in two years. Their plans to tour their 2019 studio album METTAVOLUTION were denied by the pandemic, and Rod and Gab spent much of lockdown in the Mexican studio space, doing regular online sessions, including […]
Tyler The Creator Announces New LP ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’
Tyler The Creator has returned to announce his forthcoming album Call Me If You Get Lost is out next Friday, June 25th, via Columbia Records and is preceded by the record’s first song and Wolf Haley-directed video, “LUMBERJACK,” released yesterday. Tyler initially teased the album last week via billboards around the world in LA, London, Paris, Berlin, […]
My Morning Jacket Launching New Vinyl Series ‘MMJ LIVE’
My Morning Jacket has announced the launch of their new MMJ LIVE vinyl series, kicking off with LIVE 2015, collecting 16 previously unreleased live tracks recorded during 2015’s THE WATERFALL Tour. LIVE 2015 will arrive Friday, September 3 exclusively on 3LP white vinyl (with digital download card), with a digital release at a later date. […]
Chicano Batman Frontman BARDO Releasing Debut Solo LP ‘Everywhere Reminds Me Of Space’
BARDO, the lead vocalist of Los Angeles rock outfit Chicano Batman, will release his debut solo album Everywhere Reminds Me Of Space via his own label Yemayá Sol Records on July 23. The self-produced collection of 11 songs is heavily beat-focused and finds BARDO exploring hip-hop influences. “I walk the Earth in search of a place, EVERYWHERE REMINDS ME OF SPACE,” he says. “This […]
LISTEN: On “Shara,” Klara Zangerl Drops Dialed In Charismatic Soul
Since Klara Zangerl debuted as a solo artist in 2018, she has established a vivid sound influenced by soul, pop, and R&B. After teasing three singles over the past months, Zangerl is now sharing her second EP, Mars 2022, which embodies her united talents and unique musical ascent. Check out “Shara,” the heartfelt new single […]