CRASH HARMONY reunites after 30+ years, releasing debut album 'No One Asked for This'

NYC indie rock outfit Crash Harmony presents their debut record 'No One Asked For This', released via New Jersey's Magic Door Record Label. After a 30+ year hiatus, the quartet are back with a full-length album of 10 songs and video for 'Orange Background', which Nils Nadeau describes as "a letter from our college selves to our grown selves and also, in a way, from Generation X to what we have now in the world", following the earlier-released video for 'Velour Goddess'.

Crash Harmony is made up of Dave Derby (vocals, guitars), Mike Potenza (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Jon Nighswander (bass, vocals), and Nils Nadeau (drums, percussion, vocals). Formed in 1986 at Yale University in New Haven, CT, the band played its last gig in May 1988 and hadn’t played together again until beginning to record this album in 2022.  

Mixed and mastered by Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, Luna) at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ, this album was recorded by Ketchem and Dave Derby in NYC, and produced by Ketchem together with Crash Harmony.  

Yale rock - an oxymoron too good to be dismissed, meeting as undergraduates swept up in the current of something more exciting than college – a New Haven music scene that was real. While college was for figuring out what you wanted to be, college rock was for figuring out what you wanted to sound like. Crash Harmony was absorbing everything, and trying it all on for size at house parties, frat houses, and clubs throughout New England.

Dave went on to The Dambuilders (and then Gramercy Arms), Mike served on The Anderson Council, Jon left for Europe, and Nils wandered north. But no matter where they went, Crash Harmony still kind of mattered. Eventually, they had to come back. They had to return to that place so, decades later, Crash Harmony reformed to make a new record of old songs - a rock-and-roll reenactment of the New Haven scene that changed them forever.

Like their name, the record is an orchestrated pileup of long-ago influences that collided in the chambers of their broken young hearts and have again wriggled free from their throats and amps, pop gems humming like cicadas and dancing for the pure joy of being alive again.

If you were fortunate enough to ever be part of a vibrant music scene, then you know how intoxicating, how important, how finally cool you felt to live on this newly discovered planet. It was pulsing with energy and possibility, teeming with talent and artists and then, the jaw drop of realizing your planet was actually part of an entire galaxy of scenes vibrating around the country. A truth revealed that rock legends were not just the leather-pantsed strutters on the national stage but dishwashing oddballs strumming in your neighbor's backyard - heroes you could actually meet, try to impress, emulate and maybe one day open for, if dreams could come true. And, for Crash Harmony, they did for a while.

For these musical dreamers, it’s all so clear now – how lucky they were to have been part of a scene and to have met and grown up in ideal conditions to make music that would somehow find a way to live forever... Everybody, kiss your ghost.

On October 18, 'No One Asked for This' will be released on vinyl and digitally everywhere, including Apple Music and Spotify. In all formats, it can be ordered directly from the label via Bandcamp.

Joe Henry Releases Remastered Edition of "Blood From Stars"

This year, Joe Henry revisits a special trio of albums that represent his coming-of-age as a record maker.

Following the release of the 2024 edition of Civilians, Joe Henry now introduces the second chapter of his reissue trilogy with a remastered version of Blood From Stars. 

Henry's acclaimed 2009 studio album saw him blending the sounds of orchestral blues and jazz with his profound lyrics and captivating vocals.

"I was listening to a lot of country-blues music at the time, and likewise was revisiting the poems of e. e. cummings; and I was fascinated by what I feel connects the two — and I can hear the songs on this particular collection as walking a tightrope between them," Henry explains his creative process and the inspiration for Blood From Stars.

The result is one of his personal favorites amongst his own records.

The reissue edition of Blood From Stars features all original album tracks in newly remastered sound, as well as five rare recordings captured live on-air on KCRW's radio show "Morning Becomes Eclectic," hosted by Jason Bentley in 2009. 

"At a certain period of my working life, Santa Monica radio station KCRW's 'live' performance platform was an integral part of any album's rollout," Henry remarks. "And as such, I can recall being thrilled to push these new songs into the air for the first time, publicly," Henry recounts the importance of the performance on KCRW. "Listening now, I can hear that I was barely keeping a straight face throughout, so delighted was I by the occasion and opportunity."

As of today, the reissue edition of Blood From Stars is available in stores as 180g black double-vinyl in a high-quality gatefold jacket, CD Digipak and for digital download and streaming.

Access Blood From Stars here.

In addition to Blood From Stars, Henry's reissue trilogy also includes his 2007 record Civilians and the 2014 album Invisible Hour. All three reissue-albums will be pressed on 180g double-vinyl for the very first time and additionally be made available as CD Digipak, for streaming and digital download via earMUSIC.

FORMATS:
CD Digipak
Black 2LP Gatefold
Digital Download/Streaming
 
2024 Reissue Trilogy
Civilians — August 23
Blood From Stars — October 18
Invisible Hour — December 6

Goth rock act THE AWAKENING releases eponymous 12th album. Watch the video for 'Mirror Midnight'

Gothic Rock / Darkwave act The Awakening brings their 12th album of uniquely-painted flavour of gothic rock to the masses, releasing their self-titled album via Intervention Arts on vinyl, CD, digitally and various limited-edition formats. Previewed by the lead track 'Mirror Midnight', the video for which surpassed 230,000 views in its first month, this music has recently been featured in such notable publications as American Songwriter, Sonic Seducer, Orkus Magazine and Post-Punk.com.

Now US-based, The Awakening was formed in Johannesburg, South Africa in the late ’90s as the creative expression of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ashton Nyte, who was anointed as "Johannesburg's Bowie" for his widely varying musical styles and theatrical performances. Having morphed over the years, The Awakening's sound incorporates numerous genres, including gothic rock, darkwave, post-punk, electronic rock, folk noir, new wave and more.

'The Awakening' album follows Nyte's second book and eighth solo album 'Autumn's Children', which was selected as one of American Songwriter's Top 17 Albums of 2023. This new album is a celebration of the band's roots and influences. The lead track 'Mirror Midnight' underscores the historical tendency towards self-obsession and the media's recurring manipulation of self-perception. Nyte shot the video in his preferred black-and-white format with a gothic film noir treatment.

"Essentially, I fell in love all over again with the bands and albums that made me want to create this sort of art in the first place. It was a true joy to create this work," says Ashton Nyte.

"The last two Awakening albums were departures for me. 'This Alchemy' (2021) explored the more electronic side of my musical personality, and 'The Passage Remains' (2022) effectively cleared out the vaults of unreleased heavier material. It feels like it's time to come home."

A core contributor to LA-based supergroup Beauty In Chaos, having been involved with every album released to date, Nyte has collaborated with members of The Cure, The Mission, Tricky, All About Eve, as well as Peter Murphy's band. 2024 also saw Nyte involved in the latest Beauty In Chaos album 'Dancing With Angels'.

Having toured extensively and headlined music festivals in the USA, Europe, and South Africa to upwards of 30,000 people, Nyte has also written and performed in theatrical productions and hosted philanthropic events, including his “Rock Against Rape” concert series. He has also presented a lecture series at US universities focusing on tolerance and acceptance.

With a catalogue of over 300 released original songs, Ashton Nyte and The Awakening have enjoyed airplay and chart success on radio stations worldwide, with songs featured in popular television shows like 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin' and 'The Purge'. Nyte has contributed to several scores, working with composer Ethan Gold for the movie 'Don't Let Go' (premiering at the Sundance Film Festival) and for the movie 'Pale Horse', directed by the late Pearry Teo. Nyte is also an author and actor

'The Awakening' album is out now, available on Spotify and other digital platforms, and can be ordered directly from the artist in all formats. Returning to Europe for the first time since his 2019 tour with The Mission's Wayne Hussey, Ashton Nyte's Solo Acoustic Tour Part 2 kicks off in Germany next week. Tickets are available via The Awakening's official site.

CREDITS
All music and lyrics by Ashton Nyte
Published by Intervention Arts / ASCAP (2024)
Recorded, mixed & produced by Ashton Nyte at Intervention Studios (USA)
Cover artwork & artist photos by Ashton Nyte
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Video created by Ashton Nyte

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Singer/Songwriter Julie Williams Releases 'Tennessee Moon' EP

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Billboard’s Country Rookie of the Month Julie Williams, known for her soulful lyrics and authentic storytelling, is continuing to draw in listeners with her deep connection to nature and emotion. The queer singer/songwriter’s latest EP, Tennessee Moon, is available today, perfectly timed with today’s Hunter’s Moon. It follows recent releases “reckless road,” released on the Full Corn Moon and “just friends?”, which dropped on the rare Sturgeon Blue Moon. The releases all align with the full moon phases, as outlined by the Farmers' Almanac. 
 
Billboard says her “keen artistic mission further evolves” on the EP noting the “intertwining elements of folk, ‘90s country, and pop with her soothing vocal.” Entertainment Focus calls the 2023 CMT Next Women of Country artist a “vital voice.” For Tennessee Moon Williams was inspired by some of her favorite singer/songwriters like Boy Genius, Kacey Musgraves, Allison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Taylor Swift to create a story-driven sonic journey that was both dreamy and moody. Listen to Tennessee Moon HERE.  
 
“Tennessee Moon was inspired by a picture that I took of one of my exes as they kayaked at Percy Priest Lake under a stunning Tennessee sunset,” shares Williams. “I watched this person - and our relationship - float farther and farther away from me, just as the sky was fading from orange and red to blue and gray. With that picture, and with this EP, I wanted to capture that wistful feeling - of trying to hold onto a beautiful, golden moment that you know in your heart is not going to last. This EP is an ode to my mid-20s - all the golden days, the dark nights, the flowers, and the dirt.”

Her Tennessee Moon Tour in support of the indie folk project kicked off Oct. 5 and will take her across the Midwest and East Coast with stops in New York, Columbus, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. The tour resumes Nov. 7 at Nashville’s Blue Room. Tickets for the tour are available now at thisisjuliewilliams.com. 
 
In addition to the new EP and tour, Williams and her song “Southern Curls” will be featured in the upcoming Hulu docuseries “It's All Country.” Hosted by Luke Bryan, Williams joins a cast of stars including Mickey Guyton, Kane Brown, Wynonna Judd, Sheryl Crow, Lady A and Luke Combs for the series. With never-before-seen performances Bryan and guests will uncover the secrets, hidden inspirations and personal moments that shaped country music. Release date will be announced soon. 
 
No stranger to the road, Williams has built her career there playing over 120 shows in 26 states in the past two years and captivated audiences at festivals such as Newport Folk Festival, CMA Fest, Tortuga Music Fest, High Water Festival, Cayamo, and AmericanaFest. She has also shared the stage with acts across genres, including Jason Isbell, Allison Russell, Mt. Joy, Devon Gilfillian, Brittney Spencer and Will Hoge.
 
Williams carries her mixed-race heritage and queerness as proudly as she carries her music. Raised in Florida, the singer/songwriter has been turning heads in Nashville’s country and Americana music scenes with her compelling mix of storytelling, soft-yet-powerful vocals, and indie folk production. That creative path is on full display with previously released “just friends?”.  The song, a blend of both classic country storytelling and queer reflection, was the first taste of new music from the EP. The video for the track, which just made its world premiere in Times Square via CMT, is a nostalgic, queer story that captures both the sadness and innocence of what romantic feelings for an old friend might have looked like. Watch the video for “just friends?” HERE.
 
Music has always been a part of Williams’ life - honing her singing talent in church and beach bars and belting national anthems before packed stadiums. She grew up listening to everyone and everything from The Chicks and James Taylor to Gladys Knight and Michael Jackson. Even though she was drawn to the storytelling of country music, she never quite found the sound that spoke to everything she was: Black, white, Southern, a woman, hopeful, truthful. So naturally, it was up to Williams to make this sound. “My music is mixed like me,” is how she describes it, “I want to tell the stories that need to be told.”
  
The Florida native started sharing those stories, and people listened. A student at Duke University, she was signed to Small Town Records whose alumni include Mike Posner and Delta Rae and sang as a vocalist for the Duke Jazz Ensemble. After graduating with a public policy degree in 2019, she moved to Nashville and found her musical home in the Black country and Americana scene. She was named in Rissi Palmer’s Color Me Country Class of 2021 and she was featured in a “PBS NewsHour” special on Black women in country music. In 2022, Julie joined the Black Opry, a collective of Black artists in country, blues, folk, and Americana music. Julie was named a CMT Equal Access artist in 2023, joining the mtheory backed program to support marginalized voices in country music.
 
“People want to hear black voices, black stories,” Williams says. “I was nervous about how my songs would be received by Nashville - but people want honesty. They want honest songs about real life, and for the artists they follow to take a stand.”
 
Tennessee Moon follows her self-titled EP, Julie Williams, with American Songwriter praising her “success through the power of her own voice” and the Tennessean noting she “discovers joy, maturation” on the project. 
 
An activist at heart, Williams launched Green Room Conversations in March 2023, a series of performances and speaking on college campuses to raise awareness of sexual harassment in the music industry and her own experience with sexual violence. Williams hopes to empower the next generation of artists and industry changemakers and has already visited MTSU, University of Texas-Austin, and Duke with more campus visits planned for later this year.
 
“I’m writing my songs for the girl who cries in the shower as she tries to detangle her hair and is afraid to look in the mirror because she hates what she sees; for the 17-year-old who is just now learning to love herself; for the 20-or 30-something who is just trying to figure it out," shares Williams. "That’s who my songs are for.”

Tennessee Moon Tour Dates
Nov. 7        Nashville, TN               Blue Room
Nov. 8        Columbus, OH             Natalie’s Grandview 
Nov. 9        Chicago, IL                  Judson & Moore 
Nov. 10      Cincinnati, OH             Live on Orchard Lane
Nov. 16      New York, NY             Cafe Wha?
Nov. 17      Boston, MA                 Club Passim
Nov. 21      Vienna, VA                  Jammin Java
Nov. 22      Charlottesville, VA      Front Porch
Nov. 23      Easton, MD                  Stoltz Listening Room
Nov. 24      Philadelphia, PA           Milkboy 
 
For the latest news and tour dates, visit thisisjuliewilliams.com and follow along on social media @juliewilliamsmusic on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and @j_w_music on X.

Argentinian-American indie pop duo Aerolinea present debut single 'What Moves You'

Argentinian-American indie pop duo Aerolinea present their debut single 'What Moves You', complimented by a dramatic video directed by renowned cinematographer Nico Purdía and filmed by Mariano Laguzzi.

This is the first offering from their 'All We Need' album, an eight-track offering slated for release on November 28, which also sees an appearance by drummer Kellii Scott of Failure elsewhere.

What began in April 2023 with an Instagram message led to a year of long-distance file sharing and meet ups in Florida and Argentina. Thus was born Aerolinea, comprised of Victoria Real and Eric Weissinger. Both are songwriters, vocalists, guitarists and multi-instrumentalists, with Eric in Atlanta and Victoria in Buenos Aries.

What begins with Eastern-influenced vocals at the outset shifts to a more powerful exhibition of Real's vocals, followed by those of Weissinger and then joined in unison. This dreamy track oscillates track between minimalistic pensiveness and intense euphoria for a sonic journey that is worth the flight.

As many recent creative projects, this one came to form during the pandemic, during which time the two artists had both taken part in an online music festival. The spark that led to their collaboration - a quest, you could say, given that both had ongoing in-person musical projects in their respective home cities. After sending some rough song ideas back and forth, they came to the realization that they each nurtured something special in each other, bringing them to new sonic realms worthy of that exploration.

Eric Weissinger shares, "This is our first collection of songs and is a record of how we created music together during our first year, before meeting in person. If it feels mysterious at times, it's because our future was a mystery to us. It was inspired by our separate lives, but also by the potential we had to make music together. We recorded in our homes in Argentina and the U.S. and did final vocals together in Florida. We played all instruments, and the engineering and production was shared via emails, file sharing, phone calls, and texts."

With passionate tandem lyrics, intertwining guitars and rhythms that sometimes groove and sometimes surprise, Aerolinea crafts a sound designed for romantics and misfits, for late nights and strange places.

"This project really allows me to explore my creativity in a completely different context, with challenges and surprises since we two creating together: it’s an amazing experience because we can nourish our musical ideas and new things emerge. Aerolinea itself it feels like following a third force, a muse," says Victoria Real.

Victoria Real honed her musical skills under the tutelage of King Crimson frontman and guitar legend Robert Fripp, first as a Guitar Craft student and later performing with the League of Crafty Guitarists. In addition, she has had a blossoming career as a solo artist, releasing four albums under her name with a fifth album currently in production. For the past few years, she has received accolades at the Cordoba Entertainment Awards (Premios CIEyA), winning the award for “Artist Revelation Rock of the Year” in 2021 and nominated for both “Artist of the Year” and “Rock Artist of the Year” in 2023 and 2024.

Eric Weissinger is most renowned as half of Atlanta-based dream-gaze duo I Am a Rocketship, who have released five albums and an EP. He was also previously bassist for Anne Richmond Boston (DB Recs). As a bassist, guitarist and singer in various project, Eric Weissinger had opened for bands such as The Wedding Present, The Black Crowes, James, Cracker, and Portastatic.

'What Moves You' is is out now, available from fine digital platforms everywhere, including Bandcamp, where the full 'All We Need' album (out November 28) is now available for pre-order via My Long Wknd Records. Aerolinea will be touring Argentina in the new year, kicking off at Buenos Aires' Bar Carnal on January 11.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics written by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
Vocals by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
Victoria Real - guitar, synths, bass, and samples
Eric Weissinger - guitar, synths, bass, and samples
Kellii Scott - drums on 'Dreamer'
Recorded & Produced by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
Mixed by Eric Weissinger
Cover artwork by Victoria Real & Eric Weissinger
Video directed by Nico Purdía
Video filmed by Mariano Laguzzi
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The Young Fables -NEW ALBUM NOW AVAILABLE!

We are giving our supporters the first heads up that our new record is now available!
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We can't wait to share this record with you! We've been hard at work for two years, writing & recording "SHORT STORIES", and now it can be all yours for our low opening SALE prices!

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The Native Howl Unleash New Album 'Sons Of Destruction' via Sumerian Records

"Thrash Grass" pioneers The Native Howl have unleashed their new album 'Sons Of Destruction' which was produced by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Steel Panther, Stone Sour) via Sumerian Records. In celebration of the release, the genre-blending quartet has dropped the official lyric video for "B.O.G.". Speaking about today's news, the band shares:

"'Sons of Destruction' is a collection of music addressing one of the most paradoxical elements of the human condition: the creation of one’s own demise. Looking at this concept through our Thrash Grass lenses, we truly are so grateful for the opportunity to share it with the world!"

After winning Season 1 of the hit TV series No Cover, the band has since released the titular album title track "Sons Of Destruction", "Can't Sleep", "Mercy" featuring Lzzy Hale, and most recently, their fresh reimagination of Johnny Cash's haunting "God's Gonna Cut You Down". Altogether, the tracks have amassed 1.2 million views on YouTube and over 564k streams on Spotify alone. 'Sons Of Destruction' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here, and be sure to watch the "B.O.G." official lyric video in the thumbnail below.

Don't miss the band's electrifying live show across the US alongside Struggle Jennings and Huey Mack on the El Camino Tour. For tickets, please click here and stay tuned for more The Native Howl news coming soon.

The Native Howl Tour Dates:

Oct 20 - Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note

Oct 21 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall

Oct 23 - Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater

Oct 24 - Casper, WY @ The Gaslight Social

Oct 27 - Fargo, ND @ Sanctuary Events Center

Oct 29 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave/Eagles Club

Oct 30 - Columbus, OH @ Skullys Music Diner

Nov 1 - Newport, KY @ MegaCorp Pavilion

Nov 2 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop

Nov 3 - Buffalo, NY @ Electric City

Nov 4 - Warrendale, PA @ Jergel's Rhythm Grille

Nov 6 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27

Nov 7 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

Nov 8 - Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero

Nov 9 - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm

Nov 10 - Jacksonville, NC @ Hooligans Music Hall

Nov 13 - Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly

Nov 14 - Fort Myers, FL @ The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon

Nov 16 - Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club

The Native Howl is a genre-defying quartet hailing from Leonard, Michigan, USA. Their fast-tempo music they’ve coined as “Thrash Grass” combines the aggression and intensity of thrash metal with the precision and melodicism of bluegrass. The band was born from a musical experiment that defied all expectations by blending elements of folk, bluegrass, rock, and metal, resulting in a sound entirely their own. With a dash of outlaw spirit and a touch of the wilderness, their music transports listeners to a sonic landscape where the traditional meets the contemporary. From foot-stomping bluegrass jams to lightning-fast metal-esque banjo picking, their tracks are a musical thrill ride that keeps the listener guessing with each note. Their lyrics often explore the dark sides of the human condition, nature, and the trials of life, creating a deep and personal connection with their audience.

The Native Howl Is:

Alex Holycross - Guitar, Bouzouki, Lead Vocals

Jake Sawicki - Guitar, Banjo, Vocals

Mark Chandler - Bass, Vocals

Zach Bolling - Drums, Percussion

NYC indiepop artist JOE GENI radiates hope on third album 'Cities Built Upon Cities', produced by Charlie Nieland

"With plenty of passion, excellent songmanship and fantastic elements here of Talk Talk, Gotye, When In Rome, boygenius and even Luc Plamondon’s ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’, what’s not to like? A cinematic tapestry of sound and song, the music weaves a story of life's journey, mirroring the city's evolution and societal shifts" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Captivating lyrics, woven into a tapestry of cinematic orchestration, mirror the dynamic interplay of life's experiences, urban evolution, and societal shifts. Built with operatic grandeur, the song's richly orchestrated foundation provides a soaring platform for stunning vocals that capture the essence of our times" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


New York-based indie-pop artist Joe Geni presents his third album 'Cities Built Upon Cities', an 8-track offering that traces the transformation of Long Island City, the part of Queens that Geni calls home. Situated across the East River from Manhattan with its stunning skyline views and now booming with skyscrapers, this place is haunted by its industrial past and friends who have moved on. These recordings explore themes of change, impermanence and loss amidst the city's constant evolution.

This album was produced, mixed and mastered by Charlie Nieland, a well-respected Brooklyn-based sound engineer and producer, known for his work with Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Blondie, Dead Leaf Echo, Oh Halo and Scissors Sisters, in addition to scores, including the feature film 'The Safety of Objects' starring Glenn Close. Awarded a Gold record (UK) for his production of Blondie's 'Greatest Hits Sight & Sound', Nieland also achieved a Top-10 Billboard Dance Chart Position with Debbie Harry's 'Two Times Blue', a single that he co-wrote and produced.

"I live in Long Island City, where the land is in transformation. They’re throwing up high rises as fast as building permits can be distributed from City Hall. From a city of industry and warehouses and taxi depots, to a city of luxury towers and scaffolding, the infrastructure and facilities groaning under the weight of ten thousand new arrivals and then ten thousand more, and all this flat up against the undulating greenery of Gantry State Park weaving along the banks of the East River under the famous Pepsi Cola sign," says Joe Geni.

"I lived here in 2011, when it was a totally different city, flat and industrial and grey. One time I was walking along and I heard the rhythmic thump of a distant dance party, and then the sound was gone, and then it was back again. I couldn’t tell where it was coming from, and so I hunted all over the neighborhood trying to find it. Finally I realized it was on the roof of practically the only tall building for half a mile in any direction, and the reason it kept drifting in and out of earshot depended on where I was standing and whether or not I could hear it echoing off the brick walls and corrugated siding of the smaller buildings all around it. Nearly all of those buildings are gone now. So are most of my friends from that time. I’m back now. The city is changing. The people in it are changing. The environment around it is changing. The architecture is changing. Yesterday’s city has been buried under today’s which will soon be lost to tomorrow's… cities built upon cities."

In the lead-up to this album, Geni released the singles 'City of Energy', 'City Where The Sky Subsides' and the latest 'City of Light', reflecting on the power of human connection and resilience, the solace found in friendship and community, and the renewed hope that emerged as the world began to heal following Covid-related lockdowns.

Originally hailing from Evanston, Illinois, Geni has lived in NYC for most of his adult life (mostly in Long Island City), working various jobs around the United Nations. Making music that soundtracks the Anthropocene, Geni tries to capture what it’s like to search for home in a world that is constantly changing. Exploring the complex relationship between humanity and our environment, he channels these ideas and emotions into sound.

Since emerging on the music scene with his 2019 debut album 'After Wandering Empire', Geni released his 'Doggerland' album in 2021, both of which were also produced by Charlie Nieland. With a distinct, instantly recognizable voice (a blisteringly high tenor with a 3.5 octave range), he has a knack for communicating complex ideas through his lyrics, ruminating on themes related to international affairs, climate change, demography, transportation and urban infrastructure, but also the grand sweep of the human experience, including love, regret, modern art and even dinosaurs.

As of October 4, the 'Cities Built Upon Cities' album is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music written by Joe Geni
Lyrics and vocals by Joe Geni
All instruments by Joe Geni, except drums by Mikhail Sapozhnikov
Produced, mixed and mastered by Charlie Nieland 
UPC: 198500349573
Cover artwork by Joe Geni
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SYLOSIS - Drop Surprise New EP 'The Path' + Release Video For Title Track Feat. Debbie Gough Of Heriot

Powerhouse metal outfit SYLOSIS have surprise released their new EP The Path ahead of their upcoming co-headlining tour with FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY.

On the release of the The Path, Josh Middleton comments:

“When we were working on ASOTTC we amassed a lot of material. It was a very creative period and the songs that didn’t make it onto ASOTTC were by no means below standard - far from it! We’re extremely excited to share with you The Path EP. Some of our best material to date! We hope you enjoy it”

The band have also released a video for its title track featuring Debbie Gough of HERIOT, who will be joining the band as support across the UK and Europe.

On the EP's title track, Josh continues:

“The Path is about my love and obsession for heavy music. It’s all I need. It’s never been a phase or something I’ll grow out of. I’m immersed in this culture and more than anything, I am still a rabid fan! I think previously writing a song about this kind of thing would have been a no-go for me. Maybe it could be perceived as corny or ‘out of character’ compared to some of the band's previous lyrics but this feels like a very important song to me.”

Catch SYLOSIS across the globe this year including the band's first US tours in over ten years. Dates below.

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY - US TOUR
W/ BODYSNATCHER, DISTANT, SYLOSIS, JUDICIARY

18.10.24 US, Worcester, MA - Palladium
19.10.24 US, New York, NY - Irving Plaza
20.10.24 US, Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of Living Arts
22.10.24 US, Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
23.10.24 US Charlotte, NC - The Underground
24.10.24 US, Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade (Heaven)
25.10.24 US, St Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
26.10.24 US, West Palm Beach, FL - The Banyan Live
28.10.24 US, Houston, TX - House Of Blues
29.10.24 US, San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center
30.10.24 US, Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
01.11.24 US, Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater
02.11.24 US, Santa Ana, CA - Observatory
04.11.24 US, Sacramento, CA - Ace Of Spades
05.11.24 US, Portland, OR - Roseland Theater
06.11.24 US, Seattle, WA - El Corazon
08.11.24 US, Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex
09.11.24 US, Denver, CO - Summit Music Hall
10.11.24 US, Wichita, KS - TempleLive At Wichita Scottish Rite Center
12.11.24 US, Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater
13.11.24 US, Chicago, IL - Metro Chicago
14.11.24 US, Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew's Hall
15.11.24 US, Cleveland, OH - House Of Blues
16.11.24 US, Mckees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre
17.11.24 US, New Haven, CT - Toad's Place

TRIVIUM + BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE - CO-HEADLINE US + CA TOUR
W/ AUGUST BURNS RED, SYLOSIS

30.03.25 CA, Vancouver, BC - PNE Forum
01.04.25 US, Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
03.04.25 US, San Francisco, CA - The Masonic
04.04.25 US, Wheatland, CA - Hard Rock Live
05.04.25 US, Reno, NV - Grand Theater
08.04.25 US, Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium
10.04.25 US, Las Vegas, NV - Pearl Theater
12.04.25 US, Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Financial Theatre
15.04.25 US, Dallas, TX - South Side Ballroom
16.04.25 US, San Antonio, TX - Boeing Center At Tech Port
17.04.25 US, Houston, TX - Bayou Music Center

2025 FESTIVAL DATES

18.06.25 DK Copenhagen - Copenhell

Tickets for all dates are available from sylosis.os.fan

THRESHOLD - Release Remixed Versions Of Classic Albums On CD & Limited Edition Vinyl + Lyric Video For 'Freaks'

THRESHOLD are excited to announce the release of newly remixed editions of their first four groundbreaking albums: Clone, Extinct Instinct, Wounded Land and Psychedelicatessen. The albums have been meticulously revisited by guitarist Karl Groom and keyboardist Richard West, bringing these early classics into the modern era with enhanced sonic clarity while preserving their original power and intricacy. These remixed versions are available on CD and limited edition vinyl, with exclusive transparent color variants for each album.

Get yours here: https://nblast.de/ThresholdRemixes

Limited-Edition Vinyl Releases:

Clone: Clear Orange 2LP

Extinct Instinct: Clear Yellow

Wounded Land: Transparent Green

Psychedelicatessen: Transparent Violet

To celebrate the re-release of Clone, the band has also dropped a brand-new lyric video for the track 'Freaks', featuring the remixed audio from the album.

Watch the lyric video for 'Freaks' Below:

The song holds a special place in THRESHOLD’s history as one of the first tracks written for Clone, and it marks a pivotal moment when Mac (Andrew "Mac" McDermott) joined the band.

Karl Groom on 'Freaks':

"‘Freaks’ was one of the first songs written for Clone and was a starting point for Mac joining Threshold. We’re looking forward to playing this on our upcoming tour."

Richard West added:

"It’s amazing to be releasing ‘Freaks’ as a single again over a quarter of a century after it first came out. It was the first song we released after Mac joined the band, and our 2024 remix makes it sound brand new all over again."

About the remixes:

Each album has been remixed from the original multitrack recordings, bringing new life to these iconic records from Threshold’s formative years. Speaking about the remixing process, Karl Groom shared: "There were obvious shortcomings in the sound of early albums with budget being limited at the time. We've brought the sonic quality up to modern standards while retaining the original performances. It’s great to look back at our formative years and the way you take chances in composition that experience would probably make you look at differently."

Richard West added:

"Nuclear Blast approached us about reissuing our back catalogue, and that gave us the perfect opportunity to go back to the original tapes and improve the quality of the mixes. It’s been really nostalgic going back and restoring them to how they were always supposed to sound."

These remixed albums represent a new chapter for fans both old and new, combining the raw creativity of THRESHOLD’s early work with a refined, modern production.

Karl Groom Reflects on the Evolution of THRESHOLD’s Sound: "Anything released before 'Dead Reckoning' feels like a different era completely. That is partly because Mac is unfortunately no longer with us, but also because founding members like Jon Jeary and Nick Midson had moved on, and the sound changed accordingly."

Sunburnkids Unveils Debut Album, Elephant in the Room

Sunburnkids, a 2005-born creative director and artist, releases their debut full-length album, Elephant in the Room, today. Alongside the album release you can watch the deeply personal music video for “Red Cheek Boys,” and anticipate the music video release for “Time,” set to drop in a few weeks. Collaborating closely with children for this project and known for making waves in the fashion world at a young age, Sunburnkids chose lyrics and music as their medium for expression, opting for clarity over abstraction in delivering the album’s message. (Clothing Brand: @chapterofchan)

The album’s title draws inspiration from the American idiom "the elephant in the room," symbolizing important issues that everyone acknowledges but often avoids discussing due to discomfort or fear. Sunburnkids shares, “This phrase deeply resonates with my life. I’ve carried the weight of childhood habits and unresolved traumas that, while invisible, have always felt like a colossal elephant in my heart. Every time I write, whether it’s a reflection of my life’s introduction, body, or conclusion, I’ve found myself unable to bring it to a close—unable to place that final period. In other words, I have yet to write the ending to my story.”

A pivotal moment during the album’s creation came when a young boy expressed to Sunburnkids’ that he listens to their music from morning till night, constantly reflecting on it. This encounter left Sunburnkids’ feeling both shocked and burdened by the weight of responsibility their music carries. From that moment on, despite receiving numerous opportunities, Sunburnkids spent a long time in quiet reflection—reading books, writing lyrics, and contemplating within the church whether they had the right to express themselves, and more importantly, what they should be expressing.

This album is not only their debut but also a deeply personal, self-taught project. Having learned everything on their own—from fashion to videography to music—Sunburnkids poured their unique tastes and modes of expression into this work. Each track tells a story that reflects real life, with involvement from children at church and even actors who helped bring the narratives to life. The music video for the title track, “Red Cheek Boys,” features Sunburnkids’ younger brother, authentically capturing his own past.

What makes this project even more special is that Sunburnkids didn’t create it alone—they crafted it together with children. They explained the lyrics and themes to the kids, organized art classes, and used the children’s drawings as the album covers. On September 30th, an album listening party and exhibition was held at “Layer Studio 7” in Yongsan, where the children's artwork will be displayed. Their voices are also interwoven into the album, giving listeners a deeper sense of how Sunburnkids’ views and values the children involved. “Sunburnkids tells them that they are both the authors and the protagonists of this album.”

The album consists of 11 tracks, with Sunburnkids writing, composing, directing, producing, and overseeing the music videos entirely. When asked, "Why do you take on everything yourself?" Sunburnkids responded, "Because no one can truly understand my life as deeply as I do."

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Based in Seoul Korea, Sunburnkids is an active singer-songwriter and visual director. They’ve worked on music video styling and visual direction for various artists, including the well-known artist Zior Park. Despite his young age, Sunburnkids made a significant impact in the fashion industry, serving as the creative director for their own clothing brand, Chan. With a deep understanding of color, they not only design their own clothes but also demonstrate exceptional skill in manipulating color to match their concepts. The free-spirited and imaginative visualizations in both their music and video art stimulate the viewer’s imagination.

Sunburnkids began self-teaching music, videography, and photo visuals as early as elementary school, and by 2023, they released their single, "1MIN," which showcased their unique artistic sensibility. This was followed by their EP CRY BOYS MIXTAPE, marking their debut as a musician. In October 2024, they officially released their first full-length album, Elephant in the Room. Despite only debuting last year, they’ve gained recognition from various magazines such as Marie Claire Korea, Dazed Korea, Esquire Korea, Hypebeast Korea, and many more. As a musician who combines styling and visual directing talents, Sunburnkids offers an original, boundary-breaking musical world to their audience, never constrained by convention.

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Industrial icon PIG presents 'Feast of Agony' EP & 'Fallout' video. Colossal North American tour kicks off September 28

Alternative music legend Raymond Watts a.k.a. PIG presents his new 'Feast of Agony' EP, released via Metropolis Records, and new video for 'Fallout', undeniably the most catchy among the six coruscating tracks found on this release. 

'Feast of Agony' is the sound of PIG crushing the grinding wheel of grief with the seed of hope and relief. Watts’ anger burns and binds as he cooks up more kick-ass music, begging you to march to the drumbeat of hope with these encounters with the Lord of Lard, in which he brings word to wordless and truth to the truthless.

The EP kicks off with the monstrous 'Heroin for the Damned', screaming like a demon officiating at his own funeral while trying to stem the wounds of reality with the joy juice of depravity, which was co-written with Watts’ collaborator-in-chief Jim Davies, a longtime member of Pitchshifter, but best known for his acidic and acerbic guitar lines on many chart hits by The Prodigy. The remaining tracks are a cure that’s kind… and a call to the deserts of desperation from the promised land of truth.

This EP arrives on the trail of the remastered reissue of PIG's landmark 1995 ‘Sinsation’ album (originally released via Trent Reznor's Nothing Records) and his latest studio album ‘Red Room’, released earlier this year - both albums released via Metropolis.

Raymond Watts aka PIG has enjoyed a stellar career since starting out as a pioneering member of the mid-1980s industrial rock scene. As well as releasing fourteen albums as PIG, he has toured with KMFDM (he was a member of the band in their early days), Nine Inch Nails and Einstürzende Neubauten, written music for fashion and film (for Chloe, Marios Schwab, Halston and The Row), created exhibition sound design for the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and collaborated with the late fashion icon Alexander McQueen.

Watts will continue his oration against hopelessness, hypocrisy and the ever creeping tide of despair on PIG's ‘Heroin For The Damned’ tour across North America, kicking off on September 28. Joined by Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine, this 40-date itinerary follows PIG's headlining set at Cold Waves XII in Chicago.

As of September 27, the 'Feast of Agony' EP is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, along with the 'Red Room' and 'Sinsation (Remastered)' albums. The vinyl edition of 'Feast of Agony' is only available on the tour. Tickets can be ordered at https://linktr.ee/ pigtour2024

TOUR DATES 'Heroin For The Damned' Tour 
9/28/24: Chicago, IL, @ Metro
9/ 29/24: Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze *
9/30/24: Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s Live Music *
10/2/24: Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade *
10/3/24: Davenport, IA @ Raccoon Motel *
10/4/24: Lawrence, KS @ The Bottleneck *
10/5/24: Denver, CO Kulture Music Hall *
10/6/24: SLC, UT @ Quarters *
10/7/24: Boise, ID @ Visual Arts Collective *
10/9/24: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s *
10/10/24: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon  ^^
10/13/24: Portland, OR @ Dante’s ^^
10/15/24: Sacramento, CA @ Starlit Room ^^
10/16/24: San Francisco, CA @ DNA ^^
10/17/24: San Diego, CA @ Whistle Stop ^^
10/18/24: Las Vegas, NV @ Sinwave ^^
10/19/24: Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One ^^
10/20/24: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock ^^
10/21/24: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad ^^
10/23/24: Oklahoma City @ Beer City ^^
10/24/24: Dallas, TX @ Three Links ^^
10/25/24 - Houston TX @ Secret Group *
10/26/24: Austin, TX @ Elysium *
10/27/24: New Orleans, LA @ Santos *
10/29/24: Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar *
10/30/24: Orlando, Fl @ Handlebar *
11/1/24: West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street *
11/2/24: Jacksonville, FL @ Underbelly *
11/3/24: Greenville, SC @ Radio Room *
11/5/24: Atlanta, GA @ Star Bar *
11/6/24: Richmond, VA @ Fallout *
11/7/24: Baltimore, MD @ Metro Baltimore *
11/8/24: New York, NY @ STIMULATE *
11/9/24 - Wilmington DE @ Bar 13 *
11/10/24: Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power *
11/12/24: Cambridge, MA @ Middle East *
11/13/24: Quebec City, QC @ L’anti Bar *
11/14/24: Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Fous *
11/15/24: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace *
11/16/24: Detroit, MI @ Smalls *
11/17/24: Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern *

*  dates with Unitcode : Machine
^^  dates with Curse Mackey and Unitcode : Machine


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TRASHCAN SINATRAS' JOHN DOUGLAS releases 'Still or Sparkling?' EP & headlines US tour

Celebrated songsmith John Douglas, co-founder and guitarist of beloved Scottish music icons Trashcan Sinatras, presents his new 4-track 'Still Or Sparkling EP', released via Reveal Records,
along with a video for the title track 'Still Or Sparkling?'.

A slight move away from his acoustic debut album while maintaining a natural live-take approach, the new EP involves some stellar musicians, including Eddi Reader (of Fairground Attraction fame and a solo artist in her own right), Boo Hewerdine (The Bible), Kevin Mcguire and Alan Kelly - all also part of Reader's band.

Musically, the arrangement nods its head to Roger Miller’s finger-clicking, double bass driven 'King Of The Road' with added soft husky harmonies from John’s partner, Eddi Reader. Lyrically, the song evokes the early days of any relationship…. the getting to know each other phase, flirtatious and light. The song also name checks the unlikely trio of Shirley Collins, Annie Briggs and Michelangelo 

"This is a new song of new love… the fresh, early days. Inspired by a late night date with my future wife, spent listening to folk records, eating figs and getting to know each other,”  says John Douglas.

Starting October 1, Douglas also embarks on the 'Lost in North America Tour - Part One'. This first American headlining tour offers an intimate snapshot of Douglas' talent, charisma and depth. He is joined for West coast and Midwest dates by Lily Vakili of Vakili Band, and for East Coast dates by award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Calve.

There are two dates on this tour involving special guest appearances by fellow Trashcans Frank Reader and Paul Livingston - both of them appear in Seattle, with Reader also joining Douglas in LA.

In 2023, John Douglas released his eponymous debut album via Reveal Records, recorded with renowned producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion). Other highlights of the year include a UK headlining tour, UK Top-40 charting of Trashcan Sinatras' reissued album 'Cake' (33 years since debuting), and a Trashcan Sinatras documentary, produced by award-winning journalist Ken Sweeney, featuring Douglas performing beloved Trashcans' songs.

Douglas recently marked the 20th anniversary of the milestone Trashcan Sinatras album 'Weightlifting' with a live rendition of 'Weightlifting'. Earlier, he shared the moonlit video for 'Oranges & Apples', preceded by 'I Just Want To Go Home', 'Lost', 'I'm Not The Fella', 'Always' and 'Leave Me Alone'.

As of September 27, the 'Still or Sparkling?' single will be available from fine online platforms. Until the EP's official release date of November 8, the full EP is available exclusively via Bandcamp. This EP will be available on CD during Douglas' North America tour, which kicks off in Los Angeles. His debut album will also be offered on CD and on vinyl here for the first time, as well as Douglas' mini-book 'Rambling - How I got here to your town on my own', featuring superb photos by Stephanie Gibson.

CREDITS
John Douglas - Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar & Finger Clicks
Eddi Reader - Backing Vocals
Alan Kelly - Accordion
Kevin McGuire - Double Bass
All footage filmed by Stephanie Gibson upstairs in Cathkin, South Lanarkshire and upstairs at The Doublet Bar, Kelvinbridge (Glasgow, Scotland)
Video edited by John Douglas.
John Douglas photos by Stephanie Gibson
Trashcan Sinatras photo by Chris Williams
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
October 1   LOS ANGELES - Hotel Cafe  *
(Special guest appearance by Trashcan Sinatras' Frank Reader)
October 2   SAN FRANCISCO - The Lost Church  *
October 4   PORTLAND - Mission Theater  *
October 5   SEATTLE - Ballard Homestead, Fremont Abbey  *
(Special guest appearance by Trashcan Sinatras' Frank Reader & Paul Livingston)
October 7   SALT LAKE CITY - The Beehive  *
October 8    DENVER - Mercury Cafe, Jungle Room  *
October 10  KANSAS CITY - Knuckleheads  *
October 11   MINNEAPOLIS - Icehouse MPLS  *
October 12   CHICAGO - GMan Tavern **
October 15   TORONTO - The Monarch  **
October 16   CLEVELAND - Beachland Tavern  **
October 17   COLUMBUS - Natalie's Grandview  **
October 19   BOSTON - City Winery Boston  **
October 20   NEW YORK - Cafe Wha?  **
October 21   PHILADELPHIA - City Winery Loft  **

* with Lily Vakili of Vakili Band
** with Lauren Calve


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Eli Young Band Honor Those Who Put “Home in Hometown” in New Release & Tour

It’s widely known how award-winning Eli Young Band formed while together in Denton, Texas attending college at University of North Texas, however their journey over the next 20+ years would lead them everywhere, seldomly seeing home in between. With notions of longing ever present in their writing, it’s no surprise as they find their center as releasing music for the first time in three years independently with both home, and those who make it so, at the core. Listen to “Home In Hometown,” below.
 
A true-to-experience ballad of life on the road, and heart-on-their-sleeve marker of what they've learned in their years away from those they love most. With ringing guitars capturing a sense of anticipation, a steady rhythmic heartbeat and a euphoric singalong chorus, the band unpack what "home" really means.
 
"When you find the love of your life you’ll follow them anywhere,” shares band lead vocalist and guitarist Mike Eli who penned the song alongside Ryan Tyndell and Jeff Hyde (Eric Church’s “Springsteen” and Keith Urban’s “We Were”). “My wife, Kacey, and I started as a long distance relationship and it was tough to keep it together. When I wrote this I was digging deep into our Texas roots. I wanted to write something that felt like Pat Green or Jack Ingram would cut. And when you travel like we do, a lot of times you're thinking about coming home and being with your family -- but, it's almost like if they meet you on the road, anywhere can be home. It just feels right. I wanted to capture that."
 
The Jimmy Robbins and Eric Arjes produced track is the first release of more than 140 songs the band has written over the last few years and signifies a new chapter and a new tour.
 
Looking ahead to the upcoming 25th anniversary of the band's founding, the four members of the Eli Young Band have retaken the reins of their sound and songwriting, reestablishing the go-your-own-way spirit behind their multi-Platinum hits.

Returning to their independent roots -- but also the bold creative edge that launched them from the Texas live circuit into the country mainstream, and in many ways returning to their old stomping grounds -- it's an era driven by experience and a million miles of wisdom, but delivered by a band of brothers still very much in their musical prime.
 
"We started this thing when we were like 20 [years old], and it's been such a crazy road and such a longer road than any of us could have conceptualized at the time,” bassist Jon Jones shares. “I think right now feels a little full circle, in a really nice way."
 
"Now, we kind of get to step back into our Texas shoes. I definitely think that this new stuff finds me as a songwriter reaching deep into my personal past and our past as a band,” Eli adds. “We're remembering where the magic was -- all those songs we wanted to record for our Level record, that felt way too edgy for Country Radio at the time.”
 
Returning to that grassroots rawness, geared for their acclaimed live show has the band reinvigorated.
 
"We’ve written 143 songs and it’s just the beginning of our next chapter. Going back to Panhandle House where we recorded Level, that record started everything for us. Going back there feels like we get to remind ourselves why we started making the kind of music we make,” Eli says in closing. “When this music comes out, I think fans will know it is 100% coming from us."

Celebrated by The Associated Press as “a smart, relevant antidote” to overdone clichés in Country music, EYB has charted 14 singles on Billboard, including four No. 1 hits with Billboard‘s No. 1 Country Song of the Year and ACM Award for Song of the Year, “Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” 2x Platinum “Love Ain’t” and Platinum “Drunk Last Night.” Additionally, the band has earned multiple GRAMMY, CMA, CMT, ACA and Teen Choice Award nominations.
 
With new tour dates just announced (below), follow along on social media with @EliYoungBand.

Eli Young Band Home in Hometown Tour Dates are as follows:
Oct 4, 2024       The Clarion at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX
Oct 5, 2024       Floore's Country Store in Helotes, TX   
Oct 6, 2024       Stars of Texas Music Festival in Ennis, TX        
Oct 11, 2024     Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, FL
Oct 12, 2024     Ford Football Concert Series in Macon, GA       
Oct 17, 2024     Washington Parish Fair in Franklinton, LA        
Oct 18, 2024     Times Square in Wichita Falls, TX        
Oct 19, 2024     Las Palmas Race Park in Mission, TX   
Oct 25, 2024     Haute Spot in Cedar Park, TX   
Nov 1, 2024      The Refinery in Charleston, SC 
Nov 2, 2024      Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, NC
Nov 3, 2024      Jefferson Theatre in Charlottesville, VA
Nov 14, 2024    Wild Greg's Saloon in Pensacola, FL     
Nov 15, 2024    The Stockyard in Holiday, FL   
Nov 16, 2024    Wild Greg's Saloon in Lakeland, FL
Dec 5, 2024       Wally’s in Hampton Beach, NH
Dec 6, 2024       Off The Rails in Worcester, MA
Dec 14, 2024    The Post OG in Orange Grove, TX
Dec 20, 2024     Rosa Hart Theatre in Lake Charles, LA
Dec 21, 2024    Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, TX

A New Dawn: The Reveal Unveil New Record "Hieroglyphics" - Out Now!

Genre-defying power trio, The Reveal, have officially unleashed their transcendent sophomore record "Hieroglyphics", an immersive concept album that draws inspiration from spirituality, ancient religions, and the exploration of diverse cultures. This brand new album sees an ambitious fusion of The Reveal's trademark psychedelic rock with diverse elements ranging from funk-heavy grooves to punk-rock grit. Fans can listen to "Hieroglyphics" HERE.

Alongside the release of their latest eclectic record, The Reveal have also shared a mind-bending new video for "My Chariot", furthering the band's new experimental era. Fans can watch the brand new video Below.

Lifting the curtain on their highly-anticipated release, frontman Brother Dusty shares:

"This album represents a whole eye-opening chapter of the band's journey working with pros to get to a higher level. The themes of the music tribute many ancient mysteries - drawing attention to Egyptian mythology, spiritual awakening, secret societies, aliens and other dimensions. We wrapped it up in a mask of party time dance themes and commercial production to create a Trojan horse to get us through the gates of our next step as a band."

With "Hieroglyphics" out in the world, The Reveal continue to redefine the boundaries of rock, all while preserving their signature psychedelic edge. By blending the sounds of cultures from across the globe, the trio masterfully craft a captivating narrative centered around the rebirth of The Reveal, diving deep into themes of transformation, identity, and the complexities of the human experience.

A standout act in the Nashville music scene, The Reveal have cemented their status as trailblazers by breaking free from traditional genre constraints and exploring fresh, avant-garde musical elements. Their fearless experimentation and willingness to defy expectations have set them apart, forging a new distinct identity that challenges the norm and reshapes the contemporary rock landscape.

Stay tuned for more The Reveal news coming soon.

ABOUT THE REVEAL

Emerging from the vibrant heart of Nashville, The Reveal is a raging power trio that seamlessly blends funky blues riffs, metal, and a punk/rap attitude into a psychedelic fusion. As fans venture into the desert, the band are poised to make a bold statement with their upcoming concept album, “Hieroglyphics”, set for release on September 30th.

At the helm is Brother Dusty, whose commanding rock vocals and potent funk bass, aptly named Thunder Dragon, anchor the band’s signature sound. Joined by lifelong friend and lead guitarist, Josh Norfleet, whose soulful melodies channel the band’s global influences into a blend that they’ve been shaping since their childhood in the cornfields of Kokomo, IN. Drummer Ian Fleming rounds out the trio, as he infuses a late '90s/early '00s punk rock energy into the dynamic. With their undeniable chemistry, The Reveal are undergoing a rebirth, emerging stronger than ever as a true powerhouse.

DYLAN SCHNEIDER’S DEBUT ALBUM, PUZZLED, AVAILABLE NOW

“Country Music’s Next Rising Star” (Billboard) Dylan Schneider releases his debut album, PUZZLED, today. Filled to the brim with his stadium-ready anthems, the “Artist to Watch” (Pandora, Amazon Music, Taste of Country) packs the electrifying energy of his live show into an unforgettable and highly anticipated debut project, expertly mixing his incomparable rock-n-roll edge and pop-country swagger into 16 uniquely compelling tracks. Listen now below. 

“When I started this album, writing the songs and deciding what would make the record, I wanted to make sure I got everything exactly right, because these songs are my story,” shares Schneider. “Getting to share my life online is one thing, but this project truly shows who I am as a person and where I’m heading next. I’m so proud of this album and am so excited it’s out. Hope y’all enjoy it, and I’ll see you out on the ‘Bad Decisions Tour!’” 

Already receiving critical acclaim, Taste of Country praised, “This body of work showcases not only the singer’s impressive vocal range, but also his gifted lyric crafting…It’s a roll down your windows album, highlighting upbeat hits and slower, soulful numbers,” even predicting that standout track “Carhartt” - which matches the iconic brand’s blue-collar toughness with a flirtatious backroad swagger and steamy, late-night sway - will be “the song of the fall.” 

Co-writing every track, apart from the title track that he wrote entirely by himself, the MusicRow-praised “2024 Next Big Thing” brings new maturity and fresh bite to his unique brand of heartland pop, as country, rock and hip-hop fuse in a soundtrack of small-town story craft. 

Breathing new life into relatable stories, the tantalizingly catchy “Better Than You Left Me” puts the good in goodbye, as the highly infectious, soulful and vibe-inducing track lets an ex know he isn’t looking back, while “Country Right” bumps the speakers up to ten, as the fully countrified track highlights the best parts of living off the beaten path. But it’s with tracks like the bewildered enlightenment of “Puzzled” that highlights the nostalgic complexities of growing up, the tenderly beautiful Johnny Cash tribute “Without June,” and the whirling “Here Comes The Sun” that showcase Schneider’s colorful lyricism and storytelling prowess. 

With no signs of slowing down and “a fanbase with a voracious appetite, Schneider’s star will only continue to rise in 2024” (Music Row), as the tenacious road warrior will hit major markets such as Los Angeles, Nashville, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle and more on his headlining 2024 “Bad Decisions Tour” this fall that has already sold out in numerous cities. Having been out with  Nate Smith, Kane Brown and Luke Bryan this year, Schneider continues the momentum opening on Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Woke Up In A Dream Tour.” 

“newcomer Dylan Schneider is well on his way to breaking out.” 

- Women’s Wear Daily

“Dylan Schneider has made a name for himself as a songwriter in Nashville” 

- American Songwriter

“From moments of vulnerability to infectious party anthems, his music resonates with listeners from all walks of life.” – Country Now

“one thing is clear: Dylan Schneider has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the country music scene, leaving listeners eagerly anticipating what he'll bring to the table next.”

– All Country News

“Sharing the stage with luminaries such as Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, and Chris Lane, Schneider has proven himself to be a formidable presence in the world of country music.” 

- Entertainment Focus

Upcoming + Headlining “Bad Decisions Tour" Dates: 

9/30/24 - Vancouver, BC - The Fox Cabaret

10/1/24 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern

10/4/24 - Portland, OR - Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

10/5/24 - Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

10/8/24 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour

10/10/24 - Phoenix, AZ - Valley Bar

10/11/24 - Las Vegas, NV - Stoney's Rockin' Country

10/12/24 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues – Voodoo Room

10/15/24 - Denver, CO - Globe Hall

10/17/24 - Kansas City, MO - PBR Big Sky Bar  

10/18/24 - Omaha, NE - Barnato

10/19/24 - St. Louis, MO - The Old Rockhouse

10/22/24 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In

10/24/24 - Pittsburgh, PA - Stage AE*

10/25/24 - Louisville, KY - Louisville Palace Theatre*

10/27/24 - Columbus, OH - A&R Music Bar*

11/2/24 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle*

11/8/24 - Houston, TX - House of Blues - Bronze Peacock

11/10/24 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues - Cambridge Room

11/14/24 - Cleveland, OH - Agora Theatre and Ballroom*

11/15/24 - Bensalem, PA - Parx Casino*

11/16/24 - Sayreville, NJ - Starland Ballroom*

11/22/24 - Cambridge, MA - The Sinclair

11/23/24 - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy 

11/24/24 - Washington, DC - Union Stage

11/26/24 - Toronto, ON - Horseshoe Tavern

12/5/24 - Chicago, IL - Joe's on Weed St.

12/6/24 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Stache  

12/7/24 - Wyandotte, MI - District 142

12/8/24 -  Indianapolis, IN - Deluxe at Old National Centre

* Mitchell Tenpenny’s “Woke Up In A Dream Tour"

About Dylan Schneider:

One of Music Row’s most exciting new talents, with all the elements of a true rising star, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Dylan Schneider has grown a massive fanbase and critical acclaim, fusing Midwestern country grit with the energy of rock and modern pop. After building an engaged following on social media, Schneider arrived in Nashville at just 16 years old, releasing multiple building-block EPs and honing his craft on tour with Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Nate Smith and more. Earning “Artist to Watch” accolades from Pandora, Amazon Music and others, the 24 year old now boasts over 2 million social media followers and 395+ million on-demand career streams, with two RIAA-certified Gold records and a Top 5 hit as a songwriter (Dustin Lynch’s “Momma’s House”). Hailed by MusicRow as a “2024 Next Big Thing,” Schneider released his long-awaited debut album Puzzled on September 27. With 16 songs, all co-written or solely written by Schneider such as the autobiographical title track, the project also features fan-favorite anthems like the irresistible “Carhartt” that matches the brand’s iconic toughness with a flirtatious backroad swagger and steamy, late-night sway, while viral smash “Bad Decisions” wraps a toxic relationship in a dusky Western twang and Schneider’s lusty vocal flow. Looking ahead, the rising star will embark on his coast-to-coast headlining “Bad Decisions Tour” before joining Mitchell Tenpenny through the end of 2024, continuing to make energy an equal partner to his deeply personal tales of growth and getting by.

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BEWITCHER Drops New Music Video for "Spell Shock," New Album Out Today

All the best tunes belong to the Devil, and Portland’s bastard sons BEWITCHER have returned to take back rock n’ roll in Baphomet’s name. In honor of today's release of the band's new studio album,, 'Spell Shock,' BEWITCHER is revealing an ominous new music video for the title track! The clip was created by lucamainardi.graphics with band footage by A. Magus and art direction inspired by SoloMacello, who created the stunning artwork of the album. Watch below.

Says bassist A. Magus on the unholy genesis of the new album, "'Spell Shock’ is the product of playing 130 shows in a row and then going straight into writing and recording,” Indeed, BEWITCHER’s unrelenting tour grind for their 2021’s 'Cursed Be Thy Kingdom,' alongside the likes of Municipal Waste, Goatwhore, Cavalera and Exhumed became the fuel for their finest moment to date. “Spell Shock” lives up to its title. It’s riffs, filth and fury at their most demonic and rebellious.

Joining frontman Mateo Von Bewitcher, bassist A. Magus, and drummer A. Hunter in the studio

Joining Von Bewitcher, bassist A. Magus, and drummer A. Hunter in the studio this time was none other longtime BEWITCHER fan Lars Frederiksen. Most of the world knows Frederiksen as a force in his own right, playing in the likes of Bay Area punk heroes Rancid, as well as his own Old Firm Casuals. While to some, it may have been an unlikely pairing with Frederiksen taking the producer’s seat, for everyone in the studio the connection was immediate.

As Frederiksen previously commented on 'Spell Shock': "It’s the best record I’ve ever produced for one of the best bands in the world."

Magus explains about their experience with Frederiksen: “[Lars’] knowledge of heavy metal, black metal and thrash – as well as punk, is vast and extreme. It was definitely a match made in hell.'

From 'Spell Shock's' pummeling first invocation, “Starfire Maelstrom,” BEWITCHER stake a bloody claim on making a metal record that’s equally classic and contemporary. With them, classic is undeniably key. “We kept coming back to classic heavy metal records for inspiration,” says Magus. “What we got was our take on classic 80’s metal records using the tools we have today.” The band also credits engineer and mixer Chris Dugan, best known for his work with Green Day (Yes, Green Day, but listen to those guitars!), for nailing 'Spell Shock’s' energized rawness. “We’ve always tried to be an old school band, without being or sounding like a retro or trad metal band,” adds Von Bewitcher.

'Spell Shock' is BEWITCHER at their most evolved and most devastatingly primal. “We wanted it to be an album experience,” says drummer A. Hunter. “Imagine King Diamond’s 'Abigail' in terms of atmosphere merged with the energy of AC/DC’s 'High Voltage.'”

In addition, BEWITCHER will be exclusively releasing the new single, "The Warrior Trail," via the Decibel Magazine Flexi Series and will be available in the magazine's latest issue with a deluxe subscription! Order HERE.

'Spell Shock' is out now Century Media Records and can be found HERE.

In addition, BEWITCHER is currently on an extensive North American tour, in which they are co-headlining with label-mates SKELETAL REMAINS. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

SKELETAL REMAINS + BEWITCHER North American Tour Dates:

w/ PHOBOPHILIC (all dates), TORTURE RACK* (09/20-10/06), WITCH VOMIT^ (10/06-10/20), MORGUL BLADE~ (10/02-10/05)

9/27: New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall *

9/28: Orlando, FL @ Conduit *

9/29: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory) *

10/01: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones *

10/02: Philadelphia, PA @ KFN *~

10/03: Brooklyn, NY @ Market Hotel *~

10/04: Worcester, MA @ Ralphs *~

10/05: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving *~

10/06: Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge *^

10/08: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary *^

10/09: Ottawa, ON @ The Dom *^

10/10: Toronto, ON @ Rockpile *^

10/11: Albany, NY @ Empire Underground +*^

10/12: Baltimore, Md @ Metro Gallery +*^

10/13: Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Live +*^

10/14: Des Moines, IA @ Lefty's +*^

10/15: Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge*^

10/16: Denver, CO @ HQ *^

10/17: Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon *^

10/18: Boise, ID @ The Shredder *^

10/19: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon *^

10/20: Portland, OR @ Dante's *^

Since their formation in 2013, Bewitcher has seen their signature “Black Magick Metal” sound go from humble beginnings to new heights of creativity and wild anthemic fervor. A small collection of long out-of-print demo tapes kicked off what has proven to be an enduring line of ripping studio albums, singles and EPs. They have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy live shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.

From its eye-grabbing-and-gouging artwork by Italian horror maestro Solo Macello, to songs like the haunting “We Die in Dust,” to the epic closing track “Ride of the Iron Fox” (“That’s BEWITCHER’s Dokken song!” laughs A. Hunter.) Spell Shock is BEWITCHER at their most evolved and most devastatingly primal. “We wanted it to be an album experience,” says drummer A. Hunter. “Imagine King Diamond’s Abigail in terms of atmosphere merged with the energy of AC/DC’s High Voltage.”

Line-Up:

Mateo von Bewitcher – vox + guitars

A. Hunter – drums + percussion

A. Magus – bass guitar + backing vox

Artwork: Solo Macello

Producer: Lars Frederiksen

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Pre-order: https://bewitcher.lnk.to/SpellShock

Formats: Gatefold black LP

Ltd. Gatefold lilac LP (300x) available through cmdistro.de and various other retailers

Ltd. Gatefold translucent orange crush LP (US version, 300x) available only from BEWITCHER

Standard Jewelcase CD

Digital Album

OCEANS - Release New Album 'HAPPY'

The new studio album by German nu-metal band OCEANS sees the light of day today! 
The band's third album, entitled HAPPY, comprises 11 new songs, including the two previously released singles, and is available now. The album thematically deals with the topics of mental health and the negative phases in life. The album name HAPPY functions more likely as a destination state. The band gives free rein to their emotions and describes in their usual musical rigor everything that goes wrong in this world and needs to be improved in order to finally reach the state of mind 'Happy'.

OCEANS have also delivered a brand new music video for the title track 'Happy', which you can witness below.

Bass player Thomas Winkelmann comments: 

"With HAPPY we go harder and more uncompromising than ever before. In the sometimes very interchangeable mishmash of metal/deathcore bands out there, we tried to create our own sound without imposing limits on ourselves in the process."

Buy/stream the new album HAPPY here: https://oceans.bfan.link/happy

TOUR DATES

Just in time for their new album release , OCEANS are going on tour. As support for labelmatesSEPTICFLESH, the nu-metallers will be playing several shows all through Europe. From October 3rd to November 2nd, catch OCEANS along with SEPTICFLESH, EQUILIBRIUM and SCAR OF THE SUN as they blaze through 28 electrifying concerts across 13 countries.
Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and prepare to experience the 
MODERN PRIMITIVE TOUR 2024 like never before!

About:

Germany’s Nu Death powerhouse OCEANS are back with unprecedented ferocity since their debut EP in 2018. Brace yourself for their third album HAPPY, a colossal juggernaut that once again showcases the band's ability to seamlessly fuse Nu Metal, Death Metal and Post Rock into their own signature sound. The days of subtle introversion seem to be over. As the world faces one crisis after another, OCEANS are channeling their frustration at the state of the world into a bold statement against the influence of social media on society, while staying true to their mission of promoting mental health awareness. This band has never sounded as angry as they do now, and these 11 songs are impressive proof of how well that emotion suits them. Surely this is also what convinced Australia's finest, keyboardist MISSTIQ and Josh Collard from EARTH CALLER, to take part as feature artists on two tracks. OCEANS ’previous album Hell Is Where The Heart Is put the band on the road with international acts like BLIND CHANNEL in 2022, as well as supporting ANNISOKAY in 2024. It’s safe to say that HAPPY will ignite massive mosh pits on their upcoming extensive European tour with SEPTICFLESH in October 2024.

OCEANS is:
Timo Rotten | vocals, guitar
Patrick Zarske | guitar
Thomas Winkelmann | bass
J.F. Grill | drums

More info:
www.oceansofficial.com
www.facebook.com/oceansofficialde
www.twitter.com/ocnsofficial
www.youtube.com/oceansofficial
www.nuclearblast.de/oceans

NYC alt-rockers THE GIRAFFES release 8th ‘Cigarette’ album & high-octane 'Pipes' video

"Undeniably captivating. There’s a certain charm to their music with instrumentation and vocals that are absolutely assured and insanely fucking groovy. Offering a very cool melody, time-shifting and dramatism that builds in intensity, 'The Shot' is a superb and infectious single" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A band that effortlessly blends raw energy with complex musicianship. A thrilling return to form... A full-throttle angst-filled yet logical assault on the senses... Fans of the Jesus Lizard, Queens of the Stone Age and Fu Manchu will find their sonic sweet spot in their wild, edgy sound" ~ The Spill Magazine


Brooklyn alternative rock outfit The Giraffes has released their eighth album 'Cigarette'- a hypnotic, psychedelic ethnic-tinged rock score for our current age of decay and disappointment, fear and fury, idiocy and hope. This long-awaited and loaded 7-track offering is full of surprises, taking new risks with subject matter and composition while maintaining the intensity and dexterity fans know and love. 

Recorded & engineered by Andrew Totolos at Apesauce Studio, this was mixed by Grammy nominated producer Francisco Botero (Matisyahu, Odesza) at the iconic Studio G Brooklyn and by James Dellatacoma (Bill Laswell, Herbie Hancock, TS Monk, John Zorn, Angelique Kidjo) at Bill Laswell's famed Orange Music Sound Studio.

The band recently released the single 'Pipes', a furious, psychedelic protest anthem born from the fear of widespread environmental neglect, and the hypnotic lead track 'The Shot', a rock-meets-psychedelic-surf earworm that shimmers between shadowy depths and sunlit crescendos. 

Since forming in 1996, they've been crafting a hedonistic soundtrack that is loud, agile, dangerous, funny, sick, complex and satisfying. Known for their trademark menu of metal-tinged scuzz-rock, The Giraffes offer a tasteful mixture of heavy rock, punk, post-punk, surf and whatever else they find interesting.   

With lead singer Aaron Lazar and guitar maestro Damien Paris as its core, drummer Andrew Totolos provides the locomotive rhythm section with Hannah Moorhead anchoring the bass. This year marks the beginning of a new era for the band, with Moorhead now also contributing backing vocals and songwriting. With the line-up no longer in flux, the focus is now largely on songwriting.  

"Cigarette is a name that just popped into my mind out of the blue. We tried several titles but this word “cigarette” just seemed to suit the record best. Those now rare and expensive and terrible treats that both kill and sustain you. Anachronistic and awkward, beautiful and trashy, plant, paper, fire and whatever else that happened to linger in the philip morris production line," says Aaron Lazar.

"This collection of songs comes from a cinematic place. We started off attempting to make a record that was spiritually similar to our spaghetti western soundtrack “A Gentleman Never Tells” and with a few detours i think we have arrived there. A score for our current age of decay and disappointment, fear and fury, idiocy and hope."

Four years since forming and two years since debuting with their 1998 album 'Franksquilt', The Giraffes finally found their true form in 2000 when joined by vocalist Aaron Lazar. Upon releasing 'Helping You Help Yourself', their first album with Lazar in 2002, the band would stake its claim as the most unbridled and fun-loving Brooklyn live act. Indeed, with fierce musicality and peak audience participation, The Giraffes earned themselves a dedicated fan base. 

From 2002, the band toured nationally and released four studio albums in succession, signing with various labels along the way. Their spaghetti western EP 'A Gentleman Never Tells' (2003) was followed by 'The Giraffes' album (2005), the 'Pretty In Puke' EP and the 'Prime Motivator' album (2008). Their epic 2010 concept album 'Ruled' proved to be Lazar's swan song before leaving the band in 2011. While his departure seemed to mark the end of an era, the embers of their explosive sound would later reignite, proving that this was not the band's final act.

2014 brought sold-out reunion concerts with Lazar back at the helm, reuniting fans from far and wide. Bolstered by their support, the Giraffes began developing new material, resulting in their sixth album 'Usury', released to critical acclaim in 2015.  Finally, 2019 brought a new lineup with the addition of bassist Hannah Moorhead (Netherlands, Twenty Two’s) and new impetus with the release of the 'Flower of the Cosmos' album and remixes by Swervedriver's Adam Franklin and notable hip-hop record producer Blockhead.

Over the years, The Giraffes have toured with Eagles of Death Metal, Local-H, The Vacation and Skeleton Key, and shared the stage with Interpol, Fishbone, Yeah Yeah Yeah's and The Strokes. They've played SXSW, Bonnaroo, Amsterjam, Voodofest, Monolith, Northside and CMJ Festivals, and landed sync licensing placements in the 'Guitar Hero' video game, Sundance Festival winning film 'I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore', and the forthcoming 'Toxic Avenger' remake.

As of September 27, the 'Cigarette' album will be available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music written by The Giraffes
Lyrics & vocals by Aaron Lazar
Damien Paris - guitar
Hannah Moorhead - bass
Andrew Totolos - drums & percussion
Aaron Lazar - vocals
Recorded & engineered by Andrew Totolos at Apesauce
Mixed by Francisco Botero at Studio G
Tracks 4 & 5 mixed by James Dellatacoma
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7 mixed by Francisco Botero
Mastered by Matt Labozza 
Cover artwork by Aaron Lazar
Artist photos by Ebru Yildiz
Video filmed & edited by Aaron Lazar
Additional footage by Ted Maniatakos
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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I Prevail Drop "TRUE POWER (EXPANDED)" EDITION + Top The Charts Once More!

Modern hard rock torchbearers I Prevail are having a banner 2024.

The band has just dropped the expanded edition of their latest album. TRUE POWER (EXPANDED) comes armed with a new song and three reimagined tracks. Get it here. 

The updated version includes the recently released new single "Hate This Song," an arena-sized collab track with alt-pop royalty All Time Low, while album singles "Bad Things, "There's Fear in Letting Go," and "Deep End" are all stripped back. These familiar, fan favorites get quiet yet beautiful reimagined makeovers. "Deep End" is softly lush, while "Bad Things" brings the beats. Elsewhere, "There's Fear In Letting Go" will haunt you with its simple instrumentation. The reworkings retain the power of the originals and still land with incredible impact.

"We're excited to announce/release TRUE POWER (EXPANDED) edition," says Eric Vanlerberghe.  "When writing and working on these songs, we had fun envisioning some of these songs in different ways. So instead of just giving you a few acoustic tracks, we reworked some of our favourite songs into something familiar yet different."

In other I Prevail news, the band's collab track with Halestorm, "can u see me in the dark?," just hit No. 1 on the rock radio charts. The song does not appear on the expanded edition of TRUE POWER. The bands performed the song live on their recent co-headline tour, which was one of the hottest tours of the summer.

ABOUT I PREVAIL
I Prevail have established themselves as the forerunners of the genre in the 21st century. Their latest record was once again produced by Tyler Smyth, features the sort of stadium-sized riffs that will rattle your teeth loose from your gums and unforgettable, supremely catchy melodies that will camp out in your brain for weeks at a time. The band also alternately mixes screamed vocals that sound as though they crawled from the depths of hell with soaring, emotional vocals and heartfelt, intimate lyrics that go so deep, they hit marrow. The end result is an album that resonates with the listener in the most personal way. Rising to an arena level and receiving two Grammy nominations — Best Rock Album for Trauma and Best Metal Performance for crushing lead single "Bow Down" — I Prevail proved that they were built to last. To date, they've racked up more than 4.2 billion global streams, are approaching 800 million YouTube views, and saw both "Hurricane" and "Bad Things" singles top Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 2020 and 2022 respectively. A number of their singles and album Lifelines have now been certified Gold and Platinum, and they have been praised by press far and wide, including Forbes, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Playboy, Muscle + Fitness, and NPR. I Prevail have affirmed their position among the genre's elite.