Lacuna Coil have premiered the official video for their new single "Gravity." The song comes from their forthcoming album, "Sleepless Empire", which will arrive on Valentine's Day (February 14th).
The band had this to say about the track, Balance is so difficult to keep as we navigate through desperate times, feeling lost and gasping as we ask for help. How do we deal with tough times? (continue)
Robin McAuley has shared a lyric video for his new song "Soulbound'. The song is the title track to his forthcoming solo album, which will be released on February 28th.
He had this to say about the track, "Very excited about the release of another single 'Soulbound' the title track from my new and third solo record on Frontiers Music Srl. I can't wait for you to hear this and I know you are going to love it". (continue)
Heaven are excited to announce their third full-length album, Dream Aloud, out April 4, 2025, via Little Cloud Records. Forming an amalgamation of their influences, the single "I Need You More Somehow," is out now, pairing timeless melodies with layers of reverb-driven guitar. Grounded by sirens of feedback, today's single previews an album full of emotional exploration tied up in otherwordly instrumentation.
"Both at home on the beach in California or a seedy underground nightclub in Glasgow or Berlin, the song layers two worlds," says vocalist and guitarist Matt Sumrow. "The lyrics are purposefully ambiguous, needing more of someone and longing for more connection, but also sounding content and blissful with the present situation at the same time." (continue)
Neal Francis has shared a video for "What's Left Of Me", a track from his forthcoming album, "Return To Zero", which will be arriving Friday, March 14 via ATO Records.
Francis' first full-length studio effort in more than three years and most extravagantly realized work so far, Return To Zero sees the Chicago-based singer-songwriter-pianist creating a beautifully strange entangling of timeless rock 'n' roll and '70s-era dance music. (continue)
L.S. Dunes have shared a music video for their new single "Violet". The song is the title track of their forthcoming sophomore album, which will be arriving on January 31st via Fantasy Records.
"I think 'Violet' is the song that fully encapsulates everything we do as a band. Frank brought the demo to the band as a fully structured song, and it seemed that we all just knew immediately what we had to do," shares bassist Tim Payne. (continue)
Ellis Mano Band have released their new single "Count Me In", a powerful rock track that instantly grabs your attention with its mix of heart and energy, along with a music video. The song is taken from their upcoming album MORPH, which will be released on February 21, 2025 via SPV Recordings.
The band adds: "The song combines the raw energy of Heartland Rock with a vocal style reminiscent of David Bowie's expressive power. It's about love - or maybe it's not - and the choices we make as we search for our way in life. With its catchy melody and sing-along potential, this song is an invitation to embrace the moment and live life to the fullest. For those ready to dive in completely: Count us in." (continue)
Billy Joel has announced that he will be teaming up with Rod Stewart for a concert at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY, that will be taking place on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning on Monday, January 13 at 10 AM EST. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning on Friday, January 17 at 10 AM EST (continue)
Silverstein have released a music video for their brand new single "Don't Let Me Get Too Low". The track comes from the group's forthcoming album, "Antibloom," which arrives on February 21st as the first part of their double album Antibloom / Pink Moon.
Shares front man Shane Told: "'Don't Let Me Get Too Low blends our classic sound with our pop-punk and also our hardcore influences. It's a song that is hard to describe because it does so much in under 3 minutes. The video was a lot of fun to film, we were in the middle of the desert outside Las Vegas and I was digging my own grave with a big smile on my face. Luckily no cops showed up to ask us what we were doing, that might have been hard to explain." (continue)
Steven Wilson has announced the release of what may well be the most audacious work of his already visionary career. The Overview arrives via Fiction Records in a wide range of formats - including digital, CD, LP, Blu-ray, D2C exclusive boxset, D2C exclusive red vinyl LP (with poster), and retail exclusive mint color LP - on Friday, March 14.
Written, produced, and mixed by Wilson at his home studio between December 2023 and August 2024, The Overview sees the world-renowned artist once again expanding the parameters of progressive music, a genre he has long helped redefine through both his groundbreaking solo career and landmark work with Porcupine Tree. The 42-minute collection is comprised of just two epic tracks, "Objects Outlive Us" and "The Overview," each made up of distinctive musical sections that flow from one to the next, playing out as unique and continuous pieces. Once again, Wilson's resolutely expansive music incorporates everything from glistening electronics to post-rock and beyond, pushing forward the singular sound and vision that has long defined his wildly ambitious body of work for more than three decades. (continue)
Memphis May Fire have shared a music video for their new single "Overdose" that features a guest appearance from Blindside vocalist Christian Lindskog.
The song comes from the band's forthcoming album, "Shapeshifter", which will arrive on March 28th. Matty Mullins had this to say about the track, "'Overdose' is about the intoxicating nature of extremes - how easy it is to get addicted to the highs of life, no matter the consequences. (continue)
Tommy Emmanuel has shared a video for "Gdansk/Tall Fiddler," two songs combined as one track from his upcoming album LIVE AT THE SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE (C.G.P. Sounds) that's due out March 21.
"Here's an example of two songs that were written almost 20 years apart that fit quite nicely together," says Tommy. "One was written in Poland and the other backstage at a bluegrass festival. What a crazy world we all live in!" (continue)
Rhino have announced that they will be releasing the new David Lee Roth box set, "The Warner Recordings 1985-1994", on February 21st in a special limited edition 2000 copy 5LP vinyl set, as well as a 5CD set., 2025.
The set features the Van Halen frontman's solo efforts "Crazy From The Heat" (1985),"Eat 'Em And Smile" (1986),"Skyscraper" (1988),"A Little Ain't Enough" (1991) and "Your Filthy Little Mouth" (1994). (continue)
Bleeding Through is gearing up for the release of their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, on February 14th via SharpTone Records, and have revealed an explosive new single called "I Am Resistance" featuring Comeback Kid vocalist Andrew Neufeld. The band kicks off the new year with an unrelenting onslaught of blistering heavy riffs as they prepare for one of the most brutal releases of 2025.
Commenting on the meaning behind the lyrics, vocalist Brandan Schieppati says: "I Am Resistance is a song about self reflection. It's the times in your life that you come close to rock bottom and lose yourself. This song is about the battle of self medication and self destructive behaviors that sometimes grip your throat in life. This is a pledge to what you love and what you are truly devoted to." (continue)
Steve Hackett's annual performances at Trading Boundaries, in Sussex, UK have become something of a tradition for the legendary guitarist in recent years. Presenting stripped down material, and showcasing his acclaimed classical compositions, these unique & intimate concerts have become a highlight of the year, beloved of his fans.
As Steve explains: "It's always a joy for me to play at Trading Boundaries, a magical intimate place full of beautiful lights and exotic imagery, illuminating the darkest time of year over Christmas and New Year... It's the perfect location for my acoustic set." (continue)
Big Big Train are pleased to announce their first ever shows in Canada. These will take place in Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City on 14th, 15th and 16th April respectively. These dates complete the band's The Likes Of Us in North America tour itinerary, which also includes seven shows in the United States plus the band's co-headlining appearances on board Cruise To The Edge. In addition, Big Big Train will play for the first time in Portugal at the beginning of May at the Gouveia Art Rock festival.
At these performances the seven piece band will be promoting last year's studio and live albums The Likes Of Us and A Flare On The Lens, which were released by InsideOut/Sony in March and September respectively to great critical acclaim, as well as performing some classic back catalogue material. (continue)
Los Angeles rockers Edge Of Paradise have shared a video for their new single "Death Note" and announced that they will be releasing their sixth studio album and Napalm Records debut, entitled "Prophecy", on March 7, 2025.
The label sent over the following details: On Prophecy, EDGE OF PARADISE rage against the existential crisis of what is commonly known as "The Singularity," the prophesized moment in time in which humanity loses control of artificial intelligence, leading to potentially cataclysmic shifts to life as we know it. Band mastermind and enigmatic frontwoman Margarita Monet combats this grim prediction with her vulnerable, self-effacing lyricism, and striking artwork featured on the cover and accompanying earbook. Co-produced with Mike Plotnikoff (Nita Strauss, Apocalyptica, Daughtry, Three Days Grace), mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen (Amaranthe, Arch Enemy, Katatonia, Delain, Evergrey), and incorporated for the first time, 8-string guitars, Prophecy packs extreme firepower for EDGE OF PARADISE's most intense voyage yet. (continue)
Harrisburg, PA's The Jellybricks have released a new single called "Devil's A Day Away" from their forthcoming album "Dreaming in Stereo" that arrives on February 7th. Earshot sent over the following details:
Guitarist/vocalist Larry Kennedy says, "We are incredibly excited to be releasing our new full-length album, 'Dreaming In Stereo' on Wicked Cool Records! It's our second full-length release for the label, and it will be the eighth full-length release of our career. Once again we offer a collection of songs written, arranged and performed by us, this time with Geoff Sanoff (Jesse Malin, Bush Tetras) producing all of our work at Renegade Studios in NYC, with additional recording by Michael Washkevich at MDW Productions in Harrisburg, PA. We had a great time collaborating with Geoff on these recordings. We're always looking for new ways to present our songs to a dedicated listening audience who have supported us for nearly three decades. (continue)
Beatles legend Ringo Starr is releasing his T-Bone Burnett produced and co-written country music album, "Look Up" tomorrow (January 10th), and to celebrate we have comments from both music icons about the project. Here is the story:
Ringo: I've always loved country music. And when I asked T Bone to write me a song, I didn't even think at the time that it would be a country song - but of course it was, and it was so beautiful. (continue)
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