AC/DC continue with their 50th anniversary celebration by launching the pre-orders for the final batch of their special gold vinyl reissue campaign that includes "Flick Of The Switch", "Fly On The Wall", "Blow Up Your Video," "Black Ice", "Live At River Plate", and "Power Up".
The expected ship date is September 25th. Each of the limited edition LPs comes with an album-specific 12"x12" print featuring new AC/DC 50 artwork, suitable for framing. (continue)
Snow Patrol today (August 8th) release new single "All" via Republic Records. It is the third song to be shared from the Northern Irish band's forthcoming new album The Forest Is The Path, which is set for release on September 13th and marks their eagerly awaited return after six years, following 2018's Wildness.
Speaking about the new single, Gary Lightbody says, "All was written by Fraser T Smith and myself in late November of 2022. This was almost exactly a year before we would ask Fraser to produce the album. The first time we recorded the album it didn't work out and we would then ask Fraser to step into the producer's chair in December of 2023 and he was a dream to work with. The first day of writing with him I walked into the studio and he had already got some music going. It was all very much "hi, how are you, what about this?" and BAM we were off. I love when that happens. Not really a fan of the small talk. I like big talk. And when you're writing a song with someone you have to get to the big talk (or what's the point), so why wait? My memory is that it all came together very quickly. I wrote a melody and some words while Fraser built the track and in a couple of hours we had a really great rough version of the song. Then Johnny and Nathan put some extraordinary guitars, keys and piano on it, not to mention incredible backing vocals and so many things which lifted the song massively. Another example of the three of us being locked-in together on this record, it felt like something truly special was happening in the studio." (continue)
Alt-metal outfit From Ashes To New have rolled out a lyric video for the thunderous "Monster In Me" featuring rapper Yelawolf, one of the six bonus tracks featured on the deluxe version of their #1-charting 2023 album, Blackout.
Blackout (Deluxe) was released in June via Better Noise Music and includes additional guest features from Aaron Pauley of Of Mice & Men, Matty Mullins of Memphis Mayfire and Chrissy Costanza from Against The Current, who is featured on FROM ASHES TO NEW's #2 charting Active Rock radio single "Barely Breathing." (continue)
Grateful Dead drummer and Rock n' Roll hall-of-famer Mickey Hart has collaborated with Terrapin Station Entertainment on a one-of-kind art exhibit and digital auction through August 11th - celebrating their involvement in the Dead & Co. Dead Forever Experience!
Since its launch on July 29th, Hart has now added two more pieces to the auction including Three Ghosts and Diga Moon. Fans can visit EdgeOfMagicAuction.com and place bids to own Hart's artwork currently displayed at the Venetian in Las Vegas as part of Mickey Hart's Art At The Edge of Magic exhibit. (continue)
Motion City Soundtrack is back after 10 years with a release of their new single "Stop Talking" that is out now. This highly anticipated release coincides with the nationwide release of the movie Didi, in select theaters now and everywhere on August 16, 2024. Written and directed by Sean Wang and featuring a talented cast, Didi tells a heartfelt story of growth, self-discovery, and resilience as it follows Chris Wang, an impressionable Taiwanese American boy growing up in Fremont, California. The band's new track is set to enhance the film's emotional landscape, marking a significant moment in both the music and film worlds.
Justin Pierre from the band says, "Nostalgia in the era of internet rules. A clip of Sean Wang and Carlos Lopez Estrada, producer of the film Didi rocking out during our set at When We Were Young festival last year caused a domino effect, resulting in us releasing our first new song in nearly ten years. We recorded at Steve Albini's legendary Electrical Audio studio with San O'Keefe in the producer seat. He recorded one of our first efforts a thousand years ago (pre I Am The Movie) and it was incredible to get to work with him again." (continue)
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Trafalgar Releasing and Mercury Studios announced today an opportunity for audiences to step back in time to 1974 and witness the magic of Paul McCartney and Wings - One Hand Clapping. A captivating documentary, filmed on video tape capturing the look and feel of the time, exploring their historic recording session at Abbey Road Studios, will premiere as an exclusive cinema event beginning September 26th. This behind-the-scenes look delves into the making of the acclaimed One Hand Clapping album, featuring rare footage, interviews with the band, insights from the creative team, and more. Relive iconic Wings hits, a reimagined Beatles classic, and captivating performances on the big screen.
"It's so great to look back on that period and see the little live show we did. We made a pretty good noise actually! It was a great time for the band, we started to have success with Wings, which had been a long time coming." - Paul McCartney (continue)
Cursive today shared their jagged, yet poppy new single "Imposturing," the third from their forthcoming new album Devourer, out September 13, 2024, via Run For Cover Records. The song-which features a soaring, woozy synth line by the band's Patrick Newbery-arrives alongside a campy, gory video directed by singer/guitarist Tim Kasher.
"The overall conceit of 'Imposturing' is, 'make it up as you go along,' so I concocted a story of a monster seemingly made up from the insecurities of this main singer guy (me). Once fully formed, the monster goes on a rampage," he explains. "We shot the video over a few days in Omaha, NE, in and around O'Leaver's and The Admiral. Our practical effects were the product of various DIY Youtube tutorials." (continue)
Gilbert O'Sullivan has premiered a music video for a new "pared back" version of his classic hit "Alone Again (Naturally)", which is featured on his forthcoming album "Songbook".
The album will arrive on September 27th will feature a newly recorded, stripped-down journey through 12 songs from Gilbert O'Sullivan's illustrious career. The idea for Songbook arose after O'Sullivan's 2022 Barbican show (where The Charlatans' Tim Burgess duetted with him on 'Nothing Rhymed'). BMG came up with the idea and suggested O'Sullivan record it in such a way to capture the instrumentation and interplay between him and guitarist Bill Shanley. (continue)
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