Seminal Alt Rockers Violent Femmes will be giving fans a one-two punch this Spring when they perform BOTH their ground-breaking, debut, self-titled album and their sophomore release, Hallowed Ground, from cover to cover during a limited run of shows this May.
This exclusive routing kicks off May 1 in San Francisco, CA at The Warfield and culminates May 18 in Detroit, MI at the Masonic Cathedral Theatre. During these unprecedented performances, the Femmes will start the show by playing their second album, Hallowed Ground, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, in its entirety. (continue)
New Found Glory are inviting fans to join them in celebrating 20 years of their 2004 album Catalyst. The band has today announced a two leg North American Tour that will see them playing the iconic record in full - including hits like "All Downhill From Here", "Truth Of My Youth", and "Failure's Not Flattering" - along with a number of other songs from throughout their discography. Joining them will be special guests Sincere Engineer.
"Fans trust us because of albums like Catalyst," guitarist Chad Gilbert says proudly. "We can make these records and branch out creatively, and they know we're never going to do something really weird. We are who we are, and I love that we can play whatever and still crush it." (continue)
The String Cheese Incident have unveiled their Summer 2024 tour which will kick off on June 8 in Beech Mountain, NC, before making their way to the mountain west for several shows including their annual three-night stand at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Known for an immersive live show that continually pushes into unexpected terrain, the Colorado-bred six-piece handles everything from bluegrass to dubstep to psychedelia with equal parts abandon and ingenuity-a feat that's found them sharing stages with such wide-ranging artists as Lauryn Hill, Skrillex, James Brown, Billy Strings, Perry Farrell, Sheryl Crow, Zac Brown Band, and more. (continue)
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The Early November is thrilled to announce their forthcoming Self-Titled album, set for release on June 14th via Pure Noise Records. Featuring lead single "What We Earn", The Early November is a 10 song collection that pays homage to who the band is, was, and has yet to become.
On the new single, frontman Ace Enders shares: "'What We Earn' was the first song written for the album, and probably the most intense as well. It's about the realization that the glass ceiling over our heads is supported by the walls we build throughout our lives." (continue)
(hennemusic) The Rolling Stones are streaming their new release, "Live At The Wiltern." The project captures the band at the Los Angeles theatre in November 2002 as part of their Licks World Tour in honor of their 40th anniversary; the series saw the group play a mix of theaters, arenas and stadiums across a 117 shows run that grossed over $300 million.
With its 2,000+-seat capacity, The Wiltern provided an intimate venue for both the band and fans, and an opportunity to mix the setlist up with a number of rarities. (continue)
Gatecreeper have released a music video for their new single, "The Black Curtain". The track comes from their forthcoming album "Dark Superstition", which is set to be released May 17th.
another side sent over these details: Gatecreeper's Dark Superstition is leading a new wave of American death metal. Their sprawling third full-length, and label debut for Nuclear Blast, is more concise, melodic, and memorable than anything they've ever done. It's a pivotal moment which sees vocalist Chase H. Mason, guitarists Eric Wagner and Israel Garza, drummer Metal Matt Arrebollo and bassist Alex Brown-carving out their own path. (continue)
Stagecoach - country music's biggest festival - is thrilled to announce the incredible lineup for this year's HonkyTonk. The performers, curated again by Stagecoach mainstay Diplo, include Cloonee and Ship Wrek, returning Stagecoach performer and electronic music aficionado Dillon Francis, Diplo himself, and many more artists who are at the forefront of global dance music (continue)
Jagwar Twin has released the cinematic official music video for his viral hit "Bad Feeling (Oompa Loompa)," which is a vivid, big-top spectacle that sees Jagwar Twin becoming the ringleader of his own surreal circus.
Playfully distorting the boundaries of reality backed by a troupe of dancers, the visual weaves together the song's introspective musings on disillusionment to question what's real as chess pieces tower to unimaginable heights while hypnotic spinning wheels and otherworldly carousels play backdrop to a dreamlike carnival that invites listeners to question their own realities. (continue)
Banned From Utopia featuring legendary Frank Zappa alumni Ray White, Bobby Martin and Scott Thunes, will be touring North America with The Paul Green Rock Academy this summer starting in July! The We Love Zappa Tour celebrates the music of Frank Zappa from all eras!
Banned From Utopia was formed in 1994 to keep the true spirit of Frank Zappa's music alive. Covering a variety of Zappa songs, the ensemble lovingly recreates the eclectic virtuoso approach of their former band leader. (continue)
Danger Danger! Electric Six will be back in the UK for a headline tour this Winter. Following the roaring success of last year's comeback record 'Turquoise', the Detroit renegades will be back to perform fresh cuts and immortal classics at a run of Academy shows in November. Dates and details can be found below.
Mixing garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs celebrating hedonism in multiple forms, Electric Six found international success through a relentless touring and recording schedule and an unerring commitment to their over-the-top style, delivering energy and absurdity in equal measure. (continue)
American Football are excited to announce a string of US shows to celebrate the 25 year anniversary of their eponymous debut album, fondly referred to as LP1 among fans of the band.
The dates see them playing Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington D.C. this fall. An artist presale for the gigs kicks off Wednesday, March 13th at 10am local time with a general on sale beginning Friday, March 15th at 10 am local time. (continue)
Vexed returns with an official video for its most poignant offering, "It's not the end". This title is a tribute to a deceased loved one, acknowledging struggles in the grieving process.
Megan Targett on "It's not the end": "How do you carry on living when someone you love dies? The grieving process knows no concept of time, and death becomes the sole point of reference to navigate life. (continue)
Earl Scruggs Music Festival will return to Mill Spring, NC August 30-September 1 with a trifecta of outstanding talent, supreme amenities, and family friendly entertainment. This morning, organizers announced the 2024 lineup will include "Delta Dawn'' hitmaker Tanya Tucker, seminal string band Old Crow Medicine Show, country and bluegrass mainstay Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Colorado jamgrass ensemble Yonder Mountain String Band, and many more first-class pickers. Held annually at Tryon International Equestrian Center, Scruggs Fest has quickly become a beloved tradition among fans of Earl Scruggs, the three-finger banjoist who pioneered one of the most popular musical techniques in history. Along with the aforementioned acts, Scruggs Fest looks forward to welcoming returning hosts Jerry Douglas and The Earls of Leicester, plus first-time guests The Steeldrivers, Mighty Poplar, Lindsay Lou, Miko Marks, and nearly a dozen others.
Now entering its third year, Earl Scruggs Music Festival was established in partnership with WNCW 88.7 at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC and the Earl Scruggs Center located in Shelby, NC. According to Bluegrass Today, Scruggs Fest "has already risen to the top tier of annual music festivals." WMOT in Nashville adds, "[Scruggs' family] would have been impressed by this tribute to the most influential bluegrass musician in history;" while Grateful Web dubs the festival "a truly exceptional event." With a standout lineup featuring the best in traditional roots music and progressive fusions, Earl Scruggs Music Festival will continue to illuminate the profound impact that Scruggs had on American culture, while uplifting fresh and noteworthy voices in the genre. A portion of proceeds will support the festival's beneficiaries, the Earl Scruggs Center and Isothermal Community College, who serve Earl Scruggs' home region of the Carolina Foothills with cultural programming through multiple channels. (continue)
Dolly Parton has earned her Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame stripes with her newly RIAA Gold Certified ROCKSTAR album (Butterfly Records/Big Machine Label Group). The genre-bending 30 song collection was expanded with the release of ROCKSTAR DELUXE featuring 39 tracks, 5 bonus tracks and 4 previously unheard songs. ROCKSTAR has been one of Parton's most well-received albums - accumulating six #1s on the Billboard charts during its debut week and also ranking as the #5 top-selling Country album of 2023.
"When I set out to make my rock album, I always hoped it would be embraced by my fans as well as people who may not listen to my music. I am thrilled to receive this Gold record! Thank you to everyone who was a part of this project. I guess I can now officially say I am a rockstar!," states Dolly. (continue)
Illegal Mind, the boundary-pushing virtual band led by Maxx Dee, has turned the music world upside down with their latest release, a heavy metal cover of the iconic Backstreet Boys anthem, "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)". The track, which infuses childhood nostalgia with thunderous riffs and pounding drums, promises to captivate audiences worldwide.
Formed in Tel Aviv in 2018, Illegal Mind has been on a relentless journey to challenge musical norms and redefine genres. Their innovative sound, deeply rooted in dystopian themes inspired by literature and cinema, has earned them critical acclaim and a dedicated global following. (continue)
Following the announcement of his highly anticipated sixth solo album Orgy of the Damned, due out May 17 on Gibson Records, the iconic, GRAMMY-winning guitarist and songwriter SLASH, has confirmed a North American tour in celebration of the Blues this summer. SLASH's newly announced S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival, an anagram that stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N' Tolerance will kick off on July 5 in Bonner, Montana, and travel to Los Angeles, Denver, Cincinnati, Toronto, New York City, Boston, Atlanta, and many more cities. SLASH has curated an all-star Blues lineup to join him on the inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival this summer, including Warren Haynes Band, Keb' 'Mo, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram, Robert Randolph, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, ZZ Ward, Jackie Venson, and Larkin Poe. On all dates, SLASH will perform alongside his Blues band featuring bassist Johnny Griparic, keyboardist Teddy 'ZigZag' Andreadis, drummer Michael Jerome, and singer/guitarist Tash Neal.
SLASH formed the S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival which stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N' Tolerance to bring fans together to celebrate the spirit of the Blues, and to perform with other Blues artists he admires who share his love of the genre. SLASH also has a strong desire to give back to charities that he has supported over the years, as well as to help lift marginalized communities that share his restorative focus of elevating lives for the benefit of all. A portion of the proceeds from each VIP package and S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival ticket sold will directly benefit the following charities that SLASH has selected The Equal Justice Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, The Greenlining Institute, and War Child. S.E.R.P.E.N.T Festival has partnered with PLUS1.ORG to support these charitable endeavors. (continue)
Austin band Slumbering Sun share a new single today, which brilliantly mashes up Neil Young's "My My, Hey Hey (Out of the Blue)" with Black Sabbath's "Into the Void", creating a dramatic, doomy epic.
Slumbering Sun also plays a pair of SXSW shows this week. Please see dates and information below. In May, the band will embark on a regional tour with Mexico City's Demons My Friends. (continue)
Eric Church, together with Ben Weprin, founder and CEO of Adventurous Journey's ("AJ") Capital Partners, intentionally designed his six-story downtown Nashville establishment Chief's, located at 200 Broadway, to accommodate a two-story live music venue when renovating the 19,350 SF building. Named "The Neon Steeple," this venue is aimed in part to house intimate pop-up shows from the singer/songwriter/entertainer. On the heels of giving the building to his fans last week, Church shared the details of Chief's grand opening directly with the Church Choir this morning (March 12), noting that he'll kick the celebrations off with a 19-show Eric Church: To Beat The Devil residency run at The Neon Steeple in Chief's beginning April 5, 2024.
"These shows at Chief's will be one of a kind, only for Chief's and with some songs that will only ever be performed during these shows," says Church. "It's the most unique show I'll probably ever do, and I'm excited to enjoy this chapter of what Chief's will be." (continue)
Legendary rockers Blue Oyster Cult share the second single from their upcoming release, 'Ghost Stories,' out April 12th on Frontiers Music Srl. The track, entitled "Don't Come Running To Me," is accompanied by a new music video.
After the resounding success of their 50th Anniversary celebration, 'Ghost Stories' sees the band eagerly gearing up for an exciting new chapter in their storied career. This highly anticipated album marks a fitting finale to the recording legacy of one of rock's most iconic fixtures from the past 50 years. (continue)
Kissin' Dynamite announce their aptly titled new studio album 'Back With A Bang'! The band's eighth studio album, the successor to the #2 charting 'Not The End Of The Road' (2022, Official German Album Charts) will be released on July 5, 2024 via Napalm Records. KISSIN' DYNAMITE has hit #1 on the Rock Radio Airplay Charts several times, and today the explosive force unveils the first new single "Raise Your Glass", together with an official music video full of nostalgia and band history.
Known for their wild shows and busy live schedule, KISSIN' DYNAMITE has performed at several major festivals internationally. Tickets for the band's European autumn tour are already on sale. (continue)
Earlier this year Tokyo Police Club announced 2024 would be their last as a band, with a grand finale performance in their hometown of Toronto, and a hint that more news was in the works.
Today that news comes in the form of two final singles, "Just A Scratch" and "Catch Me If You Can," and a massive, two-part run of tour dates across North America, leading into what now is four sold-out Toronto finales, November 26-29. The tracks were recorded at Taurus Recording in Toronto, with producer Jesse Turnbull. (continue)
Zombi offer a final preview of their forthcoming album, Direct Inject (March 22, Relapse Records), with the arrival of "Sessuale II" the third pre-release single from the nine-song album.
"So good to get this trout out into the world. We've been sitting on it for a long time, and with help from Jeff Gretz and Phil Manley, we finally gave it the treatment it deserved. A showcase for Steve in both performance and production," AE Paterra shared of the song, which was written in the early '00s but never officially released. (continue)
Alt-country pioneers Old 97's released "Magic," the second single from their 13th studio album American Primitive that will be released on April 5 via ATO Records. "Magic," a jittery piece of power-pop echoing the anguish of grasping for salvation, was the first song the band tracked with producer Tucker Martine at Flora Studios in Portland, OR.
About the new single, Rhett Miller explains: "'Magic' was the first song the 97's tracked in Flora Studios with American Primitive producer Tucker Martine. We were just getting sounds, and finding our feet, and before we knew it, this song had come together so effortlessly that it felt like a harbinger of good things for the album. There's something really special about a band playing and singing in real time. The way musicians react to each other and play off of each other creates its own sort of magic. And our band has the benefit of the same four musicians having collaborated for three decades. I'm proud of the psychic connection we've built up over all these years, and the way that it shines through in our music." (continue)
Jack Bruce "Smiles And Grins, Broadcast Sessions 1970-2001" 4CD/2Blu-Ray Video Remastered Box Set will be released on March 29, 2024, according to Glass Onyon.
They sent over these details: The set features all the surviving BBC radio and television appearances made by Jack between 1970 and 2001, along with a wonderful un-broadcast session recorded for the German TV show Beat Club by Lifetime (also featuring Tony Williams, John McLaughlin and Larry Young) filmed around the time of the album "Turn it Over". (continue)
Train has announced the eagerly awaited 8th voyage of Sail Across The Sun. Presented in partnership with Sixthman, creators of unforgettable festivals on sand and at sea for more than two decades, Crush Music, and Save Me San Francisco Wine Co., the immersive, family-friendly celebration on the high seas is now celebrating its 10th year.
Sail Across The Sun sails February 13-17, 2025 from Miami, FL to Cozumel, Mexico aboard the luxurious Norwegian Gem. Pre-sales for SATS Alumni will be available March 21-26; Pre-sales run March 27-29. Public On-Sales begin March 29 at 2:00 pm (ET), exclusively at www.sailacrossthesun.com. All pre-sale bookings will receive an exclusive cabin photo with Train. A range of different payment options will be available, with deposits as low as $100 per person while cabins last. (continue)
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