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ABIGAIL LAPELL announces Lullabies’ album, shares “Isabeau”
Abigail Lapell’s Lullabies is a haunting collection of traditional songs from around the world, arranged and performed on classical guitar and vocals. Recorded by Michael … Read More
PREMIERE // PETE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT releases loaded ‘It Felt Like the End of the World’ LP
We have been increasingly turning our attention to the West coast music scene, having recently featured a good number of artists hailing from San Francisco, … Read More
THE NATIONAL Drop Surprise Album ‘Laugh Track’ Out Now
The National has released a surprise second album of 2023, Laugh Track, which the band announced Friday night while performing at its Homecoming Festival … Read More
KARLI JUNE Releases Music Video For “Feel Like Home”
Hot on the heels of performing at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Songwriter Unplugged series, rising Hamilton-based country artist and multiple CMAOntario Award nominee,… Read More
KYLE MCKEARNEY’s ‘A Traveler’s’ Lament named CCMA’s 2023 Alternative Country Album of the Year
Canada’s biggest breakthrough independent Americana artist of the past year, Kyle McKearney, has added another accolade to his trophy case. Kyle’s sophomore album, A … Read More
FEATURE // ‘1979’ by The Smashing Pumpkins
By Ron Powers – Halloween is coming up so I thought I’d talk about a song by one of the more spooky bands from the … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // NOTHING BUT THIEVES and KID KAPICHI at The Fillmore in Philadelphia
Photos and review by Mariah Reilly – On Friday, September 15th, 2023, almost four years since their last show on US soil, British alt-rockers Nothing … Read More
PREMIERE / KARAMELIEN visualizes ‘Living With The Moon’ single, previewing debut album
While we all know that many artists consider a music video to be as much as their ‘brand’ as their music, makeup, fashion or merchandise, … Read More
PHOTOS + REVIEW // THE USED, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS and DEAD AMERICAN in Buffalo NY
Photos and review by Mariah Reilly – On September 12, 2023, at the Buffalo Riverworks, it felt like 2007 all over again. Emo veterans … Read More
KENI TITUS reveals her divine new single ‘Just Keep Driving’
Back with her third song of the year, Keni Titus shares her new single ‘just keep driving’, and you can expect a charming concoction … Read More
MARGO PRICE shares Act II: Mind Travel – the second instalment from ‘Strays II’
With the release of Act II: Mind Travel, Margo Price shares three more songs that widen the time-bending world of Strays II. Out in full … Read More
PHOTOS // Grace Potter at the Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord, NH
Photos by Matthew Shelter – Grace Potter is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She was born on June 20, 1983, in Waitsfield, Vermont. Potter began … Read More
MARGO CILKER Returns with Valley Of Heart’s Delight
Margo Cilker returns with her highly anticipated sophomore LP Valley of Heart’s Delight via Fluff & Gravy Records (Loose Music in the UK/EU). Like her … Read More
SUGABABES the new single ‘When The Rain Comes’ Out Now
Music icons, Sugababes today release a new single entitled ‘When The Rain Comes’, in celebration of tonight’s sold out show at London’s O2 Arena. ‘When … Read More
FEATURE // THEGLORIOUS SONS, One Week In – How Ya’ Doing Now?
Photos and review by Amanda Daubert – The Glorious Sons had an incredible week. They released their fourth studio album Glory to rave reviews. They … Read More
REVIEW // Catchy and fun is THE PERSIAN LEAPS cover of The Smiths’ rarity ‘Jeane’
“We tried, we failed. We tried, we failed.” Never before this song would I have imagined that these words would sound so great. But leave … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Ad Astra’ album by BLACK ROSE BURNING – melodic synth-inspired post-punk
Last year, fortunate souls in the world were thrilled by ‘The Wheel’ album from slick New York City post-punkers Black Rose Burning . Well the … Read More
Shoegaze band BLUE OCEAN shares new music video from forthcoming ‘Slumberland’ LP
Oakland CA’s Blue Ocean have been working around the fringes of the Bay Area indie scene since 2019, honing their very particular noise-soaked racket into … Read More
PREMIERE // LUSITANIAN GHOSTS reveal ‘Lusitanian Ghosts III’ LP, making the ancient new
Finally the time has come for the release of the long-awaited ‘Lusitanian Ghosts III’ album from alternative folk-pop-rock collective Lusitanian Ghosts. Their third long-player, … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Paving The Way’ by ROCKET KINGS a vibrant sophomore album
Today we present the sophomore album from the Reading-based collective Rocket Kings. Called ‘Paving The Way’, we earlier shared the video for the … Read More
Ann Vriend Launches All Female Vocal Group, AV and The Inner City, Shares New Single, “Nobody Is You”
Formed in Edmonton’s inner city neighbourhood of McCauley, AV and The Inner City is a brand new, already award-winning Soul-Roots and Gospel vocal group, comprised … Read More
PREMIERE // Fine Scottish songwriter JOHN DOUGLAS (Trashcan Sinatras) debuts solo album
Scotland’s Reveal Records is pleased to announce that the debut solo album from one of Scotland’s finest songwriters – John Douglas of Trashcan Sinatras fame … Read More
PHOTOS // TORI KELLY at The Axis Club in Toronto
Photos by Brad Goldstein – Tori Kelly is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. She was born on December 14, 1992, in Wildomar, California. … Read More
New Wave/Post-Punk Icons MODERN ENGLISH Release First Single Off First Album In Seven Years
Modern English are also currently making headline appearances across the U.S., hitting the east coast and parts of the south through September 30 when the … Read More
Alt-rock singer SKYE WALLACE takes fear head-on in “Tough Kid”
With a voice like a soaring instrument, unflinching lyricism, and a swaggering live show shaped by years on the road, Skye Wallace is a singular … Read More
Legendary LA Band THE HANGMEN Return with ‘Stories To Tell’
As musical trends come and go, The Hangmen have remained uncompromising since their formation in 1986. From big money major label deals to debilitating drug … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘The Rain Song’ by LED ZEPPELIN immortalized by Austin’s THE CAUGHTERY
It’s been a year since we last heard from Austin rock duo The Caughtery and today we have a ripe occasion to do so again. Indeed, we are … Read More
Platinum-Selling SAM ROBERTS BAND Releases New Single “Projection”
Award-winning rock act Sam Roberts Band, recently released their compelling new single “Projection” via Known Accomplice / Cadence Music Group to radio … Read More
THE RAMONA FLOWER’s Single “Up All Night” Featuring Nile Rodgers included in NBA 2K24!
The Ramona Flowers’ infectious and upbeat single Up All Night, featuring the legendary Nile Rodgers, is to be included in the new … Read More
PHOTOS // MACHINE GUN KELLY at OLG STAGE in Niagara Falls
Photos by Orest Dorosh – Machine Gun Kelly, born Richard Colson Baker on April 22, 1990, is an American rapper, singer, and actor. He gained … Read More
PHOTOS // THE CHICKS at Rogers Arena in Vancouver
Photos by Sharon Steele – The Chicks, formerly known as the Dixie Chicks, are an American country music band consisting of members Natalie Maines, Emily … Read More
PHOTOS // SHINEDOWN, PAPAROACH and SPIRIT BOX in Ohio at Blossom Music Center
Photos by Scott Mayberry – Shinedown is an American rock band formed in 2001 in Jacksonville, Florida. The band was founded by lead singer Brent … Read More
THE STRUTS ramp up the energy with new track ‘RockStar’
UK rockers The Struts ramp up the energy with their infectiously fun new track, “Rockstar,” out today on all platforms via Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. … Read More
TIM KINSELLA & JENNY PULSE’s Debut LP & Neo-Noir Thriller Video For “Over & Over”
Tim Kinsella & Jenny Pulse today released their ambitious and wildly adventurous debut album, Giddy Skelter, via Kill Rock Stars—stream it at all DSPs … Read More
THE CADILLAC THREE announce new album and release single “Young and Hungry”
Country Fuzz trio The Cadillac Three have announced their sixth studio album alongside the release of its lead single today. “Young and Hungry” … Read More
PREMIERE // JUDY PASTER releases heartfelt single ‘With A Kiss’
Singer/Songwriter Judy Paster is excited to announce the release of her highly personal and widely-relatable heartfelt single, “With A Kiss.” The song, a collaboration with … Read More
PREMIERE // Harry Stafford & Marco Butcher present ‘We Are The Perilous Men’ LP
One of the more prolific and interesting creators to emerge from the 1980s post-punk scene is Harry Stafford. A Manchester native perhaps best known … Read More
IZZY S.O shares superb new video for ‘Silly Me’
Infectious and buzzy, the track is an enticing display of bold guitar riffs and cathartic songwriting, putting London-based Izzy S.Ofirmly on the map as … Read More
SARAH JAROSZ Announces NEW ALBUM ‘Polaroid Lovers’ + Shares New Single/Video
Four-time GRAMMY winner Sarah Jarosz has announced her new album, Polaroid Lovers. The record is set for release on January 26th, 2024 via Rounder … Read More
Introducing NYC Singer/Songwriter TANSU | New Single “Downtown”
Singer-songwriter TANSU is excited to announce the release of her new single, the timeless and invigorating “DOWNTOWN,” out today via Little Planet Records, … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Paving The Way’ by ROCKET KINGS a feel-good indie pop gem
Hailing from the United Kingdom (from the festival-famous city of Reading to be exact) comes the indie pop-rock collective known as Rocket Kings. Today … Read More
THE ROLLING STONES announce their new album and single
The Rolling Stones come roaring out of the traps today with the release of their rocking single “Angry” (Listen Here). It arrives alongside the announcement … Read More
REVIEW // The new GLORIOUS SONS album ‘Glory’
Review by Amanda Daubert – When an album feels nostalgic, comfortable, and familiar when you listen to it for the very first time, you know … Read More
PREMIERE // ‘Fight!’ – a dark synth-laced slice of post-punk from BLACK ROSE BURNING
NYC-based alternative rock outfit Black Rose Burning presents their invigorating new single ‘Fight!’, a potent taste of their third full-length album ‘Ad Astra’, … Read More
PHOTOS & REVIEW // SMASHING PUMPKINS, INTERPOL and RIVALS SONS at Budweiser Stage Toronto
Photos and Review by Brad Goldstein – The World Is a Vampire Tour is well underway with only a few dates remaining for fans across … Read More
Oakland folk pop artist EILEEN TORREZ releases new LP “Water + Salt”
Singer-songwriter Eileen Torrez’s latest album, Water + Salt, is a coming-of-age statement wrought with elegant detail and spirited cross-genre exploration. The 12-song album … Read More