On November 7, 2023, a one-volume edition of The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present will be published in paperback, featuring additional commentaries on iconic songs spanning Paul McCartney's unparalleled musical career
The #1 New York Times bestselling book to be released in paperback with seven new song commentaries from our greatest living songwriter, including: Bluebird, Day Tripper, English Tea, Every Night, Hello Goodbye, Magical Mystery Tour, and Step Inside Love. Pre-order here.
When THE LYRICS published in 2021 to worldwide acclaim, it was heralded as a one-of-a-kind self-portrait of McCartney, earning Book of the Year by Barnes & Noble and Waterstones, and winning a British Book Award. Critics revelled in "how deeply he is steeped in literary history and how much his output as a songwriter has in common with the works of the likes of Dickens and Shakespeare" (New York Times Book Review). (continue)
Atreyu announces The Moment You Find Your Flame EP due August 18 via Spinefarm, hot on the heels of the recent EP, The Hope Of A Spark. Inspired initially by ideas brought by guitarist Dan Jacobs, the lead single "Gone" is an arena-ready rock anthem that yearns for a lost love and laments the personal failings that brought about the relationship's demise. Live performance footage in the lyric video is credited to Christian Lawrence (@chrstnlwrnce) and Micala Austin (@micalaaustin).
Atreyu also announces The Beautiful Dark of Life album due later this year as part of the EP series delivering the final chapter of the Seasons of Life concept along the rollercoaster of human existence. (continue)
The String Cheese Incident has shared "One More Time" - the second song to be released from the forthcoming album Lend Me A Hand. "'One More Time' was written on my ukulele sitting in the woods of Colorado," says Kyle Hollingsworth (Keyboards, vocals). "I love writing on instruments that I can't really play, it opens up lots of new sonic territory for me. Lyrically it speaks of remembrance and memories of our friend and manager, Jesse Aratow, who passed in 2021. I asked everyone that knew Jesse to send me a few images and memories they had of him. Then I got together with Sam Beam from Iron & Wine and we crafted this song together. I feel like in the end it was a song for everyone who has lost someone, not specifically about Jesse. This one's gonna be hard for me to pull off live without crying."
"One More Time" exhibits the full depth and character of SCI's songwriting. With Lend Me A Hand, the band delivers some of their most intimate and emotionally potent material to date and follows last month's release of the album's title track, "Lend Me A Hand." (continue)
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Carnifex have returned with their ninth full-length studio album, Necromanteum, out October 6th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today, the band releases the title track 'Necromanteum' which broaches on these existential topics. Watch the music video directed by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera.
Scott Ian Lewis comments, "Necromanteum is a truly special album that all of us in the band already love. Spend some time in conversation with the other side of life, enter the Necromanteum..." (continue)
Failure, the beloved, L.A. based trio of Ken Andrews, Greg Edwards and Kellii Scott, share a live video for the track "Heliotropic", a song that initially debuted on the classic album, Fantastic Planet.
The footage comes from the band's concert film, "We Are Hallucinations," which is available now on Blu-ray (order here.) The film also offers fans the first opportunity to hear Failure classics like "The Nurse Who Loved Me," "Counterfeit Sky" and "Submarines" in 5.1 surround sound. A vinyl release of "We Are Hallucinations" is forthcoming with details to be shared in the coming weeks. (continue)
Grammy-nominated acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, composer and global touring artist Tommy Emmanuel is gearing up for a major U.S. tour launching July 12 in Grand Rapids, MI and wrapping December 13 in Sacramento, CA. The tour is pegged to his acclaimed current full-length collaborations album ACCOMPLICE TWO, the follow-up to his Accomplice One album (2018), released this past April via CGP Sounds.
Emmanuel has also shared a freewheeling "10 Questions" Q&A where he talks about his inspirations and an array of subjects including his "Spinal Tap" moment; the JFK assassination; his desire to be on a bill with Carole King and James Taylor; and watching (as a kid) Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. (continue)
MoonJune Music and M Films Producciones present a multi-sensory festival of eclectic, international progressive music expanding the boundaries of jazz, rock, global music, and the unknown. Join visionary presenters Leonardo Pavkovic and Mauricio Aguinaco in historic Toledo, Spain, for four days of extraordinary concerts, roundtable discussions with seasoned music industry professionals, regional gastronomical delights, and the warm camaraderie of a global cast of musicians and enthusiasts.
Featured artists include Soft Machine (UK), Paqueando with Diego Amador & José María Bandera (Spain), Anchor & Burden (Germany, Israel), Dwiki Dharmawan World Peace Band (Indonesia, Israel, Mexico) with special guest Dewa Budjana (Indonesia), Israel Varela Musica Pintada (Mexico), Heledo & His Friends (Uruguay, Israel, Belgium) featuring Xavi Reija (Spain), Amos Lora Band (Spain, Cuba), Jaco Abel Flamenco Electrico Trio (Spain), Ana Alcaide (Spain) with special guest Bill Cooley (United States), Fernando Giron Band (Spain, United States), Anthony Garone (United States), Dennis Rea (United States) (continue)
Saint Agnes have released an emotional live video for their poignant new single "This Is Not The End," a tribute to Kitty A. Austen's grief for her late mother. The track is taken from the band's upcoming album Bloodsuckers, out July 21 via Spinefarm.
"I really wanted to write a song directly about my grief to have on the album, but it was just too difficult for the longest time," says Austen. "I was so raw and broken that I struggled to put myself in the place I needed to be in to get it done. But I did get there. The song was written and recorded as the very last thing on the album at the eleventh hour. It's a tribute to my mother and the depth of my love for her. Then for the video we recorded a live piano version of the song at Rockfield Studios, it was a very vulnerable but special moment for us as a band." (continue)
Alt rockers To Kill Achilles have released a music video for their new single "The Cave". The track comes from their forthcoming album, "Recovery", which will arrive on August 11th as CD and limited colored vinyl, together with special merch options at the band and Arising Empire Shop.
Consisting of 11 tracks, the sound of Recovery is delivered through sincere lyrics depicting real-life experience with the same ferocity we've come to expect. The music is a mixture of aggression, sadness, hope, and beauty, with soaring choruses and storytelling that promotes the journey towards positivity. (continue)
Orlando trash-rock band Felicity has today announced their forthcoming single "God Mode", featuring Canadian pop-punk group Calling All Captains. Set to be released on July 19th via Zodhiac Records, "GOD MODE" can be pre-saved now, here.
"God Mode" is a defiant track about overcoming the obstacles in front of you regardless of what they may be. From battling the final boss in a video game to going after big gains in the gym, "God Mode" is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping. The energy of the track is powerful enough to make it perfect for playlists that are used for rock, metal, punk and gaming music. (continue)
Hardcore/hip-hop band UNITYTX have announced their new album FERALITY, due for release on September 8 via Pure Noise Records. Produced by Andrew Wade (Wage War, A Day To Remember), FERALITY finds UNITYTX confronting the last few years head-on with a blistering cocktail of car crash energy, sludgy horror-show macabre, industrial metal sheen and sinister subliminality.
"FERALITY has been a challenge of what it is to prevail while tiptoeing on the edge of sanity, like an animal being tormented in a cage," says the band. "One could be driven completely unhinged when the effort is not acknowledged - this is an example. I speak on how it feels to not be welcomed into a space that was for the misunderstood - how it feels to lose yourself through creation, relations, and being complacent. I've given yet another part of myself to complete this piece of work. Set to deliver with my prosperity." (continue)
The Eagles have announced the initial thirteen U.S. dates for their The Long Goodbye Farewell Tour that will kick off this fall and will feature support from Steely Dan.
The first leg of dates will launch on September 7th in New York City at Madison Square Garden and will conclude on November 17th in St. Paul, MN at the Xcel Energy Center. (continue)
Carlos Santana declared 'There's only two kinds of people: Artists, and con artists. I know who I am,' during an appearance on The Big Interview With Dan Rather, which is being highlighted by AXS TV.
The network sent over the following: Record execs thought he was ruining his career by not putting out a lot of hits. But Carlos Santana was and still is more than content with his music legacy. (continue)
Southern California's Dayseeker will embark on a headline tour this September. The tour kicks off September 1 in Lubbock, Texas, and runs through September 24 in the band's native Southern California.
Silent Planet and Moxy the Band will support. All dates are below, including festival appearances at Rocklahoma and Blue Ridge Rock Fest. Tickets of on sale on Friday, July 7 at 10 am local time. (continue)
Benedict Harris-Hayes, notable for his contributions to the works of Enochian Theory and Massive Dynamic, proudly announces the release of his new progressive rock/metal album, 'Panta Rhei', crafted under the moniker Oceanica.
The album, released on June 30th, breaks sonic boundaries and charts into unexplored territories, offering listeners an all-new journey of auditory pleasure. (continue)
The Out Seer just released their new single "Lost Again". To celebrate we asked band founder Ashley Pearce to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
"Lost Again" came to life during a moment of procrastination while I was avoiding my homework. I picked up my acoustic guitar and began crafting the song. At the time, I had a lot on my mind, particularly the feelings of being left out by a friend group. The initial idea was to create an acoustic piece, a personal reflection of my emotions during that period. (continue)
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