Born of Osiris New Album 'Through Shadows' Out Now (via Sumerian Records) + Release "The War That You Are"

July 11, 2025

Progressive metalcore pioneers Born of Osiris celebrate the release of their new album 'Through Shadows' out today (via Sumerian Records). Along with the album, the band have shared their new official video for track "The War That You Are". Leading up to today, the band have released "Torchbearer", "A Mind Short Circuiting", "Elevate", "In Desolation", and the titular track "Through Shadows" which altogether have amassed nearly 2 million views on YouTube. Speaking about the album release, the band commented:

"Born of Osiris is proud to announce our new album, 'Through Shadows', a journey forged in the crucible of personal growth and resilience. We’ve poured our hearts into this record, drawing from the raw emotion of our soul-searching. The title, inspired by the lyric ‘through shadow light remains’ from the album’s title track, embodies the enduring hope that persists through life’s darkest moments. 'Through Shadows' is a testament to navigating hardship and emerging stronger, with light always on the horizon."

'Through Shadows' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here. Watch the official video for "The War That You Are" below.

Born of Osiris will be wrapping up their final date of their Canadian headlining run this evening in Vancouver, BC before heading out to Armstrong MetalFest and Rock Fest next week. American fans will also get their chance to see the band this fall on the Through Shadows USA Tour kicking off on September 25 in Madison, WI. For ticket information, please click here.

Upcoming Born of Osiris North American Tour Dates:

7/11 - Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl

7/12 - Armstrong, BC @ Armstrong MetalFest*

7/16 - Cadott, WI @ Rock Fest*

Through Shadows USA Tour Dates:

9/25 - Madison, WI @ The Annex

9/26 - Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze

9/27 - Lincoln, NE @ The Royal Grove

9/28 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

9/30 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

10/1 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater

10/2 - Sacramento, CA @ Discovery Park - Aftershock 2025*

10/2 - Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing Co

10/3 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater

10/7 - Portland, OR @ Nova PDX

10/8 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

10/10 - Anchorage, AK @ Williwaw Social

10/14 - Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub

10/15 - Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall

10/16 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell

10/17 - Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater

10/18 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

10/20 - Tulsa, OK @ Vanguard

10/21 - St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag

10/22 - Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere's

10/24 - Greenville, SC @ Radio Room

10/25 - Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819

10/26 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27

10/27 - Washington DC @ Union Stage

10/29 - Asbury Park, NJ @ House Of Independents

10/30 - Reading, PA @ Reverb

10/31 - Albany, NY @ Empire Live

11/1 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium

11/2 - New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

11/4 - Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room

11/5 - New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Hardcore

11/6 - Cleveland, OH @ The Asylum at Temple Live

11/7 - Pontiac, MI @ The Crofoot Ballroom

11/8 - Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs

11/9 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

US Melodic Rockers DOUBLE VISION Release Self-Titled Album of All Original Material — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

July 11, 2025

Today, US melodic rockers DOUBLE VISION take a bold step forward with the release of their new self-titled album of all original material, out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate, DOUBLE VISION has released the focus track "Prison Of Illusion," which comes alongside a visualizer, available below.

About the new single, lead singer Chandler Mogel comments:

“This is the opening song on the album, and one of the first songs we wrote for it (along with Aleena Gibson who co-wrote half of the record with us!). A big energetic, ballsy track, with a modern edge, huge chorus - and Tony (our sax player) really shines here! We hope you dig it.”

Watch the Visualizer for “Prison Of Illusion"

Known for delivering pitch-perfect recreations of Foreigner’s timeless hits, DOUBLE VISIONnow solidifies their transition into original music with a track that captures the soaring spirit and emotional depth of classic '80s rock while injecting a fresh, modern edge.

About the new album, DOUBLE VISION comments:

"We wanted to make a record that would be totally our own, but still contain a hat tip (or more) to Foreigner. We didn't want something derivative, but at the same time, something that would appeal to fans of the band. We wanted our own identity and stamp. However, we do feel that a good way to describe the album is that if you took all the different eras of Foreigner and rolled them into one, along with some other sporadic influences, it would sound something like DOUBLE VISION."

Check out this EPK about DOUBLE VISION

and their new album of all original material HERE

Born as a Foreigner tribute band in the United States, DOUBLE VISION honed their craft performing to lively and sold-out crowds up and down the east coast and across the country, soon becoming a real live attraction.

With a lineup boasting some of New York City’s top professional rock musicians and well-known faces of the scene, including dynamic frontman and singer Chandler Mogel (Outloud, Jeff Waters' Amerikan Kaos, Punky Meadows, etc.), super drummer Scott Duboys (ex-Warrior Soul), bass player Scott Metaxas (ex-Prophet) as well as guitar virtuosos Chris Schwartz and Paul Baccash, and keyboard maestro Alex Lubin, DOUBLE VISION recently considered working on their own music, still owing a debt and strong influence to the Foreignersound.

DOUBLE VISION are:

Chandler Mogel - Vocals

Scott Duboys - Drums

Scott Metaxas - Bass

Chris Schwartz - Guitar

Paul Baccash - Guitar

Alex Lubin - Keyboards

Steve Hackett – The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall – Out Now! Video for ‘Lilywhite Lilith’ launched

July 11, 2025

Steve Hackett proudly presents ‘The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall’, a stunning audio/visual document of his show at the iconic London venue in October 2024.. Today sees its official release, and to celebrate, a clip of the track ‘Lilywhite Lilith’ has been launched. Watch it now below.

Steve and his live band celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Genesis concept album ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’, with a selection of his favourite tracks from that album including ‘Fly On A Windshield’ & ‘Lilywhite Lilith’. The live set also includes other Genesis & solo classics, including music from his most recent acclaimed album ‘The Circus And The Nightwhale’. This special evening saw the band joined by guests including Ray Wilson, Steve Rothery, Amanda Lehmann & John Hackett.

Watch the previously released clip of ‘The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway’ here: https://youtu.be/rHd8aVWwmhs

Watch the clip for ‘Fly On A Windshield’ here: https://youtu.be/-3lVXDNTgMU

Steve comments: “I was so happy to revisit the Lamb on tour. The Royal Albert Hall evening was particularly memorable. It is my favourite London venue and the atmosphere there that night was absolutely electric… I was really pleased that everyone in the band and the performing guests pulled it off with flying colours!”

Expertly mixed by Grammy-award winning engineer Chris Lord-Alge, and mastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound, the night was filmed by longtime collaborator Paul M Green, and is presented as Special Edition 2CD+Blu-ray Digipak which includes 5.1 Surround Sound & bonus interview content. The vinyl arrives as a deluxe 4LP 180g boxset, including 12-page LP-size booklet featuring photos from the evening. Order now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/TheLambStandsUpLive-Album

Steve Hackett & band are currently continuing their Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlight & Solo tour around Europe, before taking it to Japan in July, Italy in September & North America in October & November. For a full list of dates, head to: https://www.hackettsongs.com/tour.html

Earlier this year, Steve Hackett released ‘Live Magic At Trading Boundaries’, featuring live recordings from his annual acoustic shows at Trading Boundaries in the UK. Listen now here: https://stevehackett.lnk.to/LiveMagicAtTradingBoundaries

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Robin Ross & The TW Howlers Whiskey and Ice 'Back To The Forest' EP is out now via RPM Entertainment

July 10, 2025

Pennsylvania artists Robin Ross & The TW Howlers present their new single 'Whiskey and Ice'. Set in New Orleans, this is an upbeat track about battening down the hatches and getting ready for whatever comes your way. With distinctive roots-rock hues, it's a little CCR andw a lot of energy in a sonic call-to-action to take care of business before the storm hits.

Robin Ross & The TW Howlers recently released their debut EP 'Back To The Forest', a tale of two rockers walking with nature and truth, living life to the fullest. This collaboration between singer-songwriters Robin Ross and TW Howell offers five original compositions, co-authored and recorded over several months in early 2025. With a stealthy mix of classic and Americana-hued and folky blues-rock, they earlier released videos for 'Walk With Me' and 'Back To The Forest'.

'Whiskey and Ice' paints a vivid picture of confronting an environmental disaster, beginning with a heavy, uncertain morning after a night of revelation. The recurring motif of "whiskey and ice" emerges as a central coping mechanism, a steadying presence amidst the escalating threat of a powerful storm bearing down on New Orleans.

The narrative skillfully blends personal unease with the impending external disaster, shifting from a sense of being overwhelmed to a determined call for action – to "put out the sandbags" and "clean up our house." Ultimately, it's a compelling exploration of resilience, finding a way to feel "right" and "set free" even as the world around them threatens to shut down, highlighting the human need for both escape and resolve in the face of adversity.

With a musical foundation that started in New Jersey and New York in 1988, Robin Ross has since established himself in the bustling artistic community of Milford, Pennsylvania, A musician, songwriter, and producer known for diverse musical endeavors spanning over three decades, he has released five albums, holds an audio engineering degree and has played a pivotal role in the creation of several recording studios, including Triple R Studios and Sound Complex near New York City.

With a storied history of performing all over the United States, TW Howell is a folk-blues musician, whose style of music seamlessly blends these genres together with hints of rock. Writing and performing music his whole life, TW's music career launched in Florida on a trajectory that has zig-zagged throughout the country. He too considers the Lake Champlain area and the Poconos as his home base.

Recorded at Baa Baa Leaf Music Studios in Milford, this album was produced and engineered by Robin Ross with Jonathan Duckett (Phillip Glass, Kenny G, David Sanborn) serving as supervising engineer. Ross and Howell are joined on this album by their extended musical family of Wharton Tiers on drums and back vocalists Joellen (JoJo) Gaetani, Nancy Isola and Kristin Grazevich.

Back To The Forest is more than an album; it's a sonic bath, a meticulously crafted immersion where the exhilarating pulse of good-vibed rock and roll converges with the serene power of pure forest energy. Each track is designed to envelop you, gently yet powerfully elevating your personal vibration and tuning you into a deeper sense of well-being. The lyrics say it all, "Walk With Me and see what we can find. Looking for something, listening for something, walk with me!"

In the early 1990s, Robin co-founded the band Laughing Jack, later rebranded as Jack’s Maze, which gained acclaim for a progressive rock sound reminiscent of such iconic bands as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. But, as occurs for many artists, life and business took him in a different direction.

In 2021, with rekindled passion, Robin embarked on new projects, including Robin Ross & The Melodynes, a collaboration with Wharton Tiers, Joe Torres and Joellen (JoJo) Gaetani that infuses the retro vibe of classic rock with modern sensibilities and more contemporary influences. Robin also regrouped with Jack's Maze members Frank Cinquegrana, Scott Cowan, and Joe Torres to create new progressive rock albums.

Dedicated to the art of music production and performance, Robin finds joy in the creative process and the connections it fosters with fellow musicians and audiences alike. With an eclectic musical style that transcends genres, Robin Ross continues to captivate listeners through soulful storytelling and infectious melodies, embodying the timeless spirit of rock and roll.

The 'Back to The Forest' EP is out now on CD, available via Robin Ross' website and digitally from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music written by Robin Ross & TW (Tim) Howell
Robin Ross - lead guitar, keys, bass, back vocals
TW Howell - vocals, acoustic guitar
Wharton Tiers - drums
JoEllen Gaetani - back vocals on 'Back To The Forest' & 'Walk With Me'
Kristin Grazevich - back vocals on 'Back To The Forest'
Nancy Isola - back vocals on 'Whiskey And Ice'
Recorded at Baa Baa Leaf Music Studios (Milford, PA)
Music Producer & Sound Engineer: Robin Ross
Supervising Engineer: Jonathan Duckett
Photography & videos by Tina Ross
Album design by Tina Ross
Publishing & booking: RPM Entertainment Enterprises, LLC
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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INFAMOUS STIFFS Release Their Six Song EP "The Ornery Six" Announce a Free Show in Los Angeles July 12th

July 7, 2025

OAKLAND, CA - Southern California punk rockers INFAMOUS STIFFS have released their EP "The Ornery Six" on Golden Robot Records. "The Ornery Six" is a six-song EP that punches hard and fast, clocking in at around 15 minutes — pure punk adrenaline distilled into a compact, no-nonsense format. The name “ornery” isn’t just clever wordplay; it speaks to the EP’s defiant, snarling, and rebellious energy. It’s not polished radio punk — this is raw, blue-collar, Southern California punk rock with roots in skate culture, garage grit, and East Coast snarl. Infamous Stiffs aren’t trying to reinvent punk — they’re reaffirming it. This EP is a reminder of what punk sounds like when it's not concerned with being cool or commercial. Just six dirty, loud, unfiltered punches to the gut.

Watch the video for "Lonesoul" Below.

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The track "Lonesoul” is the most moody track on "The Ornery Six", slowing things down a bit to focus on feelings of mortality and struggles with it. Instead of fast punk energy, it has a heavy, steady beat and dark guitar riffs that create an intense, gritty sound. The vocals are rough but honest, with lyrics that feel personal and real. It’s a powerful break from the louder songs on the EP—a moment that can show the band’s raw, human side.

With the release of the EP Nathan Cox steps in to do the visual part. Known for his work with hard rock and metal acts, Cox brings a moody, cinematic edge - think dim lighting, stark shadows, and slow, deliberate jump cuts that mirror the song’s slower pace and somber feel. See all this and hear all this with the release of “The Ornery Six” Infamous Stiffs.

The Infamous Stiffs celebrate the release of "The Ornery Six" with a free show in Los Angeles, CA on July 12th.

Saturday July 12

The Escondite,

410 Boyd St

Los Angeles, CA

Doors 8:30

Band Members:
Vocals - Scott Wilkins (Verbal Abuse, Electric Frankenstein)

Guitar - Mark Pananides (Junkyard)

Bass - Troy Takaki (Boneless Ones)

Drums - David Bach (House of Wheels, Adam Sandler's band and a current member of The Avengers)

All songs by Scott Wilkins, Mark Pananides, Troy Takaki and David Bach

Production Details
Engineered, mixed and produced by David Irish at Pot of Gold Studios

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GAUPA - release music video for ‘Lion’s Thorn’ + new mini album FYR is out NOW

July 6, 2025

Acclaimed progressive stoner rock powerhouse GAUPA have released a video for their song, 'Lion's Thorn', the blistering opening track of their brand new 4-track mini-album FYR, out today via Nuclear Blast Records (digital) and Magnetic Eye Records (physical).

FYR is the follow-up to the Swede's highly acclaimed sophomore album MYRIAD, and features some of GAUPA's heaviest and most absorbing work to date.

Vinyl and CD editions of FYR contain the physical-formats-only track 'Sömnen / Febersvan (Live at Monkey Moon Studios, 2023)'.

PURCHASE OR STREAM THE NEW MINI ALBUM FYR:
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WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'LION'S THORN' Below

Since the release of their self-titled EP in 2018, Sweden’s GAUPA - which translates as ‘lynx’ in English - have continued to pave new ground within the stoner and psychedelic scene, building their own unique cosmos defined by enchanting lyrical surrealism and mind-altering sound.

In 2020, their debut album Feberdröm pushed them into the international spotlight with its outstanding blend of progressive metal, doom, stoner and folk, steered by the entrancing vocal of frontwoman Emma Näslund. Just one year later, they found their label home at Nuclear Blast Records.

Following the arrival of 2022’s Myriad, with the track 'Exoskeleton' reaching over a million streams on Spotify (the EP’s Febersvan now has over 4 million), GAUPA went on to deliver countless unforgettable performances with appearances at festivals including Sweden Rock, Hellfest, Wacken, Mystic and Desertfest, as well as on tours with heavyweights such as Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats, Blood Ceremony and Graveyard.

Now, they’ve reached a turning point in their journey. After former co- guitarist Daniel Nygren left in 2024 to focus on family life, GAUPA found themselves at a standstill, having to relearn how to orchestrate the band without one of its core members. In the summer, they began writing their first full offering in three years, a four-track mini album titled FYR, a play on words with multiple translations meaning “lighthouse”, “to set something on fire” as well as the number “four” in Swedish.

The four-track mini album marks GAUPA’s fourth release, as well as the start of their next chapter as a four-piece band. However, despite their newly slimmed-down line-up, FYR is anything but slight; with the help of new mixing engineer Karl Daniel Lidén, it serves as their heaviest material to date. Recorded in the autumn of 2024 in Svenska Grammofonstudion, Göteborg and Estethuset studios, Falun, FYR is a genre-bending journey through enthralling psychedelia, groove-laden stoner rock and heavy prog metal.

Showcasing more of Näslund’s playfully perplexing and surreal lyricism, FYR loosely explores the concept of time, “what is real, what is not, and what is a dream”, additionally inspired by science fiction novels, nature and animals.

Later this year, Gaupa will continue to cement themselves as live extraordinaires, playing festivals such as Stoomfest in the UK, Krach Am Bach in Germany and Motocultor in France.

Gridiron Drop "Heavy Metal Money (Seen It All Before)" Feat. Big Body Bes Video

July 2, 2025

GRIDIRON — Matthew Karll, vocals; Will Kaelin, guitar and vocals; Xavier Wilson, guitar; Lennon Livesay, bass; and Tyler Mullen, drums —dropped new album Poetry From Pain earlier this year via Blue Grape Music. Get it here.

The band has shared the video for the bouncy banger "Heavy Metal Money (Seen It All Before)" feat. Big Body Bes.

Watch it Below.

Gridiron, fresh off a plate-shifting performance at Rough Trade in NYC, will bringPoetry From Pain to fans and will bring venues to their knees all summer long. All upcoming confirmed tour dates with Summer Slaughter are below.

Gridiron, which originally formed as a pandemic project and have since grown into a full-fledged entity, features members of Never Ending Game, Simulakra, and Scarab, and connects the Philadelphia, Delaware, and Michigan areas.

Pushing every boundary to a breaking point, Gridiron will go to any extreme and then some. They follow quite possibly the most unpredictable playbook in the game. The band might flood the zone with a corpsepaint-smearing death metal barrage only to double back around for a victory lap narrated by blinged-out and braggadocios bars. Their hybridization of metal, hardcore, and hip-hop wouldn’t be out of place at either OZZfest 1997 or Rolling Loud 2027.

It's why the quintet have bulldozed their own path as a phenomenon with millions of streams and acclaim from Stereogum, Brooklyn Vegan, NO ECHO, and more.

Gridiron were born out of a series of COVID-era marathon Call of Duty sessions, which led to writing and recording together. Their musical pedigree spoke for itself with Will also in Never Ending Game, Xavier in Simulakra, and Tyler and Lennon in Scarab. Given their individual experiences, the guys instantly locked into a creative groove. Following the Loyalty At All Costs EP [2020] and Worldwide Brotherhood EP [2021], they dropped their first full-length, No Good At Goodbyes [2022]. Along the way, they also shared stages with everyone from Missing Link to Trapped Under Ice and have plenty of upcoming touring planned for 2025.

And now, Poetry From Pain is here and it slays.

GRIDIRON ON TOUR:
SUMMER SLAUGHTER 2025:
WITH HATEBREED, FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, ESCUELA GRIND, + INCITE:
7/8 — St Petersburg, FL — Jannus Landing
7/9 — Atlanta, GA  —The Eastern
7/10 — Baton Rouge, LA — Mid City Ballroom*
7/11 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes
7/12 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
7/13 — Dallas, TX — Bomb Factory
7/14 — Memphis, TN — Growlers*
7/15 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
7/16 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
7/17 — Huntington, NY — The Paramount
7/18 — Troy, NY — No Fun*
*Gridiron Headline Show

WITH HATEBREED, FUGITIVE, MALEVOLENCE, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, + INCITE:
7/18 — Springfield, MA — MassMutual Center
7/19 — Sayreville, NJ —  Starland Ballroom
7/20 — Philadelphia, PA — Franklin Music Hall
7/22 — Charleston, SC — Music Hall
7/23 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore

WITH HATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH, MALEVOLENCE, SNUFFED ON SIGHT, + INCITE:
7/25 —  Rochester, NY — Water Street Music Hall
7/26 — Detroit, MI — Harpo;
7/27 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
7/28 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection

SHADOW OF INTENT Drop New Single & Music Video "Mechanical Chaos"

June 30, 2025

Imperium Delirium has arrived. The highly anticipated new album from Shadow of Intent is out now via Blood Blast Distribution, marking a career-defining moment for one of metal’s most forward-moving and fiercely independent forces. The band have also shared a lyric video for the album’s crushing title track—watch it Below and stream or order the full record HERE.

Written and produced by guitarist Chris Wiseman with lyrics written by vocalist Ben Duerr, Imperium Delirium is as sonically unrelenting as it is thematically urgent—exploring the machinery of modern power through psychological horror, political decay, and a sound built on symphonic grandeur and technical brutality. Across eleven tracks, Shadow of Intent take aim at imperialism, drone warfare, mass surveillance, and the cold systems that dehumanize us all. The themes are grounded in reality, made visceral through punishing breakdowns, blackened textures, and surgical precision.

Speaking on today's album release, Chris Wiseman shares

“After countless writing sessions, abandoned ideas, and many years of patience, we are very proud to bring you Imperium Delirium. We couldn’t be happier to finally turn to this newest chapter of Shadow of Intent.”

Since their formation in 2014, Shadow of Intent have garnered a reputation for crafting mind-blowingly technical, prog tinged symphonic deathcore. Widely acknowledged as one of the forerunners of the current deathcore renaissance, the band's debut album 'Primordial' was named as one of Revolver Magazine's '15 Essential Deathcore Albums', with Metal Sucks giving their 2019 album 'Melancholy' a perfect 5/5 review, stating "you can expect Shadow of Intent to send echoes across metal for as long as they feel like making music". To date, they amassed over 203 million streams, 64 million YouTube Views and have 460,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

This fall, the band will take Imperium Delirium on the road as part of a stacked North American tour alongside Lorna Shore, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Peeling Flesh. Full dates below.

Shadow Of Intent

Fall Tour Dates

09/17/25 - Pittsburgh, PA

09/18/25 - Louisville, KY

09/20/25 - Worcester, MA

09/21/25 - Baltimore, MD

09/23/25 - Greensboro, NC

09/24/25 - Nashville, TN

09/26/25 - Cleveland, OH

09/27/25 - Detroit, MI

09/28/25 - Chesterfield, MO

09/30/25 - Atlanta, GA

10/01/25 - Tampa, FL

10/03/25 - Houston, TX

10/04/25 - Irving, TX

10/05/25 - Austin, TX

10/06/25 - Oklahoma City, OK

10/09/25 - Phoenix, AZ

10/10/25 - Las Vegas, NV

10/12/25 - Riverside, CA

10/13/25 - San Diego, CA

10/14/25 - Los Angeles, CA

10/15/25 - San Francisco, CA

10/17/25 - Seattle, WA

10/18/25 - Vancouver, BC

10/20/25 - Salt Lake City, UT

10/21/25 - Denver, CO

10/23/25 - Chicago, IL

10/24/25 - Maplewood, MN

10/25/25 - Milwaukee, WI

10/27/25 - Mississauga, ON

10/28/25 - Laval, QC

10/30/25 - New York, NY

ABOUT SHADOW OF INTENT

Formed in 2014 by Ben Duerr and Chris Wiseman, Shadow of Intent have become one of the most respected and forward-thinking bands in modern metal. With four self-released albums—Primordial (2016), Reclaimer (2017), Melancholy (2019), and Elegy (2022)—the band has blended deathcore, black metal, symphonic and progressive elements with narrative and conceptual ambition. The band’s music and subject matter centers on the many evils in the world, whether myth or real-life events, and the future it may lead to.

2022’s Elegy charted at #4 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Albums, #6 Current Hard Music Albums, and #16 on Current Rock and Digital Albums charts. The band has clocked up 203 million streams, 64 million YouTube Views and have 460,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and toured alongside metal heavyweights including Cannibal Corpse, Whitechapel, The Black Dahlia Murder, Lorna Shore, and Cattle Decapitation.

Shadow Of Intent Are

Ben Duerr - Vocals

Chris Wiseman - Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

Bryce Butler - Drums

Andrew Monias - Bass

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AWAKEN I AM Release New Album 'The Only Way Out Is Through' via SBG Records

June 29, 2025

Australian alternative rock band Awaken I Am has officially released their highly anticipated new album, The Only Way Out Is Through, today through SBG Records. Alongside the album, the band has also dropped their new single, “Somebody Else”, now available on all major streaming platforms.

Marking their first release under SBG Records, The Only Way Out Is Throughintroduces a bold new era for Awaken I Am — one filled with raw emotion, dynamic soundscapes, and a renewed sense of purpose. The band’s signature blend of atmospheric alt-rock and emotionally charged lyrics continues to evolve, offering fans their most introspective work to date.

The band states, "Somebody Else” came from a really raw place — it’s about realizing you’ve been holding onto someone who never really saw you, and the pain of letting go. It’s a song for anyone who’s felt like they were stuck in a cycle, chasing a love that was never really theirs. Writing this helped me process that, and I hope it can help someone else feel less alone."

With a growing global fanbase and a reputation for delivering heartfelt, immersive performances, Awaken I Am is gearing up for a big year ahead!

Stay tuned for updates and tour announcements by following Awaken I Am on social media and streaming platforms.

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Awaken I Am is an alternative rock band from Australia, fronted by producer and vocalist Jimmy Alexander.

The band’s journey has been marked by resilience and evolution. In 2018, as they wrapped their first U.S. tour, tragedy struck back home in Brisbane. Guitarist Connor Verner-Oakley, just 22, lost his life in a devastating incident involving an intentional reckless driver. In the wake of this unimaginable loss, Awaken I Am channeled their grief into creativity, diving into the writing and recording process. The resulting songs became a cathartic tribute to their fallen bandmate—honoring his memory while confronting the pain of his absence.

As the world faced lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, the band continued forging ahead, writing what would become their most personal and powerful work to date. Produced by Jimmy Alexander (Rain City Drive), their full-length album, The Only Way Out Is Through, released today, June 27, 2025.

The band's sound, shaped by tragedy, growth, and perseverance, continues to evolve. Their recent singles have showcased this transformation—starting with “Relic,” followed by “Turn To Stone,” which earned a spot in SiriusXM Octane’s rotation in February. "Vacant" released on Friday, April 25th, offering yet another glimpse into the raw emotional landscape the band explores with every release.

Awaken I Am stands as a testament to turning pain into power, always moving forward—through loss, through change, and through sound.

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HIGHER POWER - surprise drop new record 'There's Love In This World If You Want It'

June 29, 2025

Soul-seeking alt hardcore quintet Higher Power are proud to announce that their third studio album, There's Love In This World If You Want It, has been surprise released digitally today via Nuclear Blast Records. The album will be released physically on September 19th and is now available for pre-order.

Vocalist Jimmy Wizard comments:
"This album is the natural progression of Higher Power sonically and as a band. This is our first time consciously self producing an album and I am, for once, genuinely excited to put something out that feels really authentic to us as individuals and where we are at as a band."

Stream There's Love In This World If You Want It and pre-order physical copies here: https://higherpower.bfan.link/love

Higher Power have also released a psychedelic video for new single 'All The Rage', watch it below:

Inner peace. That’s the aim for us all, isn’t it? Well, the truth is that it is always there waiting for you. You just need to work away a little bit to find it, digging deep and questioning yourself to get closer and closer to achieving that ultimate sense of personal zen. It may not always feel like the search is paying off, but there is always potential for that love, compassion and understanding of who you are to seep through. The journey may be challenging, but you’ll be glad that you took part in it in the end.

For Higher Power, that journey has seen them do things that, when they emerged onto the Yorkshire hardcore circuit in 2015, were never even on their radar. From their innocently frantic beginnings of emulating and celebrating legendary bands like Leeway and Merauder for a new generation, even playing their first two shows in the basement of the house owned by The Flexand at an early iteration of Outbreak Fest respectively, the ten years that have followed have seen them ride every ebb and flow that the music industry has to offer. From touring with everyone from Alexisonfire and Neck Deep to Knocked Loose and Angel Du$t to signing to Roadrunner Records for their sophomore full-length 27 Miles Underwater, they have achieved the sort of things that, up until recently, would never have been on the horizon of possibility for a hardcore band of their ilk. Yet, within experiencing the industry mechanics usually reserved for the highest echelons of rock royalty, they also realised they were drifting away from the things that made them want to do all of this in the first place.

The result of putting what feels right for them first is There’s Love In This World If You Want It, a record that encapsulates the Higher Power spirit in a way that only those whose hearts are truly entrenched in the band can produce. Peeling away layers of assumption and ideology placed upon them by others and focusing once more on the genre-splicing experimentation that inspired them to create together in the first place, they have produced nine songs that showcase exactly what they are made of in a screaming rainbow of colour.

Out NOW - WARHOG - The Dystopian Chronicles Vol. III

June 29, 2025

WARHOG’s The Dystopian Chronicles, Vol. 3 marks the climactic conclusion to the band’s ambitious trilogy: a sweeping, furious, and often uncomfortably honest exploration of humanity in decline. Born out of the grim tension of a future that feels all too familiar, the Chronicles series has traced our fall through the lens of dystopian storytelling, with each chapter revealing a different facet of our collective unraveling. With Vol. 3, WARHOG delivers their most aggressive and thematically pointed material yet.

Opening track “Unleash the Beast” explodes out of the gate with relentless energy and a venomous perspective on modern society. It’s a track that lives up to its name, channeling the chaos of 24-hour news cycles, corrupt leadership, and the cyclical violence we allow ourselves to repeat. "Kings and clowns trade thrones and lies" isn’t just a lyric—it’s WARHOG’s indictment of the spectacle of power, and the deliberate unleashing of our worst instincts on one another in exchange for profit and control. It’s anthemic, it’s pissed off, and it sets the tone for everything that follows.

“Future Shock” dives even deeper into the psychic fallout of this collapse. Told from the perspective of someone waking up in a broken world, disoriented and surrounded by decay, the track is laced with experimental guitar synth textures and warped vocal effects that push WARHOG’s sonic boundaries. The lyrics ask the question no one wants to answer: how did we let things get this bad? “Beyond the neon lights, the filth is left to spread,” they sing, a grim reminder that the glittering surface of our society is paper-thin. The song feels like a descent, both sonic and spiritual, into a place where identity, value, and purpose have eroded.

Then comes “Hollow,” a slow-burning track that strips away metaphor in favor of something raw and direct. Inspired by the murder of George Floyd, the song addresses the systemic failures of leadership and justice with clarity and sorrow. It mourns a world where those who are supposed to protect instead destroy, and where human worth is too often defined by politics, prejudice, and apathy. “Cast aside by broken men who hide away / Numb to all the pain of those who pay their way.” WARHOG steps away from their usual aggression here to deliver something more haunting, more contemplative, but no less powerful.

The final full song on the EP, “Stewards of a Broken World,” ties together all the trilogy’s themes. Originally written for another project, it quickly found a home here as the band realized it was the perfect finale. The song explores the looming environmental collapse with a sense of exhausted urgency. WARHOG isn’t interested in preaching, they're chronicling. “The harvest of a dying garden, compelled to finish what we’ve started” is less a warning than an observation: we know exactly what we’re doing, and we’re doing it anyway. Musically, it’s both epic and mournful, a fitting end to a trilogy that has always been about confronting our self-inflicted doom head-on.

But Vol. 3 doesn’t fade out quietly. Instead, it ends with something unexpected: “Signal_pulse27103_28_057_undefined_anomaly,” a mysterious transmission from deep space. It’s part outro, part interlude, part teaser for what’s coming next. The band discovered that the combined runtime of Chronicles and their debut album Call of the Voyager differed by just 17 seconds—and decided to even it out with this cryptic, atmospheric piece. It hints at WARHOG’s next chapter, an upcoming release titled Ethereal Journey, already in production. Something sleeping will awaken.

The Dystopian Chronicles, Vol. 3 is heavy. It’s melodic. It’s bruised and furious and strangely hopeful in its refusal to turn away. It’s WARHOG at their most focused and musically fearless. If you’ve followed the journey from Vol. 1 through Vol. 2, this third chapter doesn’t just complete the story—it elevates it. And if you’re new to the world WARHOG has built, there’s no better time to dive in.

WARHOG is:

Scott Beetley – Vocals, Guitar
Eric Kendall – Guitar
Justin Hopper – Bass
Robert Powers – Drums

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TIAN QIYI releases stunning sophomore album 'Songs For Workers' feat. JAH WOBBLE

June 28, 2025

After much anticipation, Liverpool-London music outfit Tian Qiyi has released their sophomore album 'Songs For Workers' via Pagoda Records, which features the legendary Jah Wobble on bass. Over its 10 tracks, they take us on a fascinating ethno-psychedelic musical journey, bridging generations and cultures, blending deep dub grooves with Eastern traditions.

Tian Qiyi is more than just a band, bringing together brothers John Tian Qi Wardle and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle with their father, Jah Wobble (John Wardle). Their unique sound reflects their rich family heritage, blending their father's pioneering work in post-punk and dub with the Chinese cultural influences of their mother, Zilan Liao.

In the lead-up to this album's release, Tian Qiyi shared the stellar singles 'Watch The Sunrise', 'Mongolian Dub' and 'Dharma', each offering a captivating blend of Eastern psychedelic melodies and Charlie's ethereal vocals, underpinned by a hypnotic fusion rhythm and beautiful percussion. As groovy as it is addictive, the trio serve up a truly grounding experience.

"'Songs For Workers' is an album where we have moved away from influences and inspiration, instead embracing instinct and familiarity. Our background played a crucial role, from the traditional Chinese music we learned with our grandad and mum, to the improvisational, instinctive playing we developed from performing and recording with our dad," says John Tian Qi Wardle.

Building on their acclaimed 2024 debut album 'Red Mist', with standout singles 'Incantation' and 'Red Mist',Tian Qiyi continues to forge a sound that blends dub, post-punk, and experimental production with rich influences from Traditional Chinese, Mongolian, and Irish music.

With support from Gideon Coe, Mark Riley and Stuart Maconie on BBC 6 Music, and from John Kennedy on Radio X London, 'Songs For Workers' presents limitless musical experiences that honour their diverse influences while crafting something uniquely their own, further exploring the intersection of traditional Asian and Celtic soundscapes with contemporary dub production techniques.

With John Tian Qi on drums and percussion, Charlie Wardle’s unique vocal style is to the fore. His incredible musical dexterity on traditional Chinese and Mongolian instruments imbues their music with a funky and, at times, psychedelic quality. While Jah Wobble plays bass on most tracks, John Tian Qi contributes bass on 'Luoyang' and 'Siege' and synth / Moog bass on 'Watch The Sunrise'.

'Songs For Workers' not only highlights their growing creative independence and production skills, but also marks a bold step forward in their cross-cultural, multi-generational musical journey. Rooted in heritage and driven by experimentation, their sound is shaped by the magnetic tension between ancient tradition and dub futurism, East and West, land and spirit—a musical space that is uniquely their own. 

Drawing inspiration from Miles Davis's groundbreaking electric period and the experimental spirit of Krautrock, the band creates expansive, boundary-pushing soundscapes that defy easy categorization. Jah Wobble's involvement adds a deep, distinctive dub foundation to the family's cross-cultural vision, while the brothers' mastery of traditional Chinese instruments reflects their maternal heritage.

The duo's name carries deep personal significance, combining elements of the brothers' middle names: "Tian," shared by both siblings, paired with "Qi" (meaning "together") and "Yi" (meaning "one"). This linguistic fusion mirrors their musical approach, where disparate elements unite to create something entirely new—much like their parents' union of Eastern and Western cultural traditions.

'Songs for Workers' is out now, available from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. A handful of festival shows will be happening this summer in support of this album.

CREDITS

Composed by John Tian Qi Wardle, Charlie Tian Yi Wardle, Jah Wobble

Charlie Tian Yi Wardle - Morin Khuur, Er Hu, Ghijik & vocals John Tian Qi Wardle - drum kit, percussion, Yang Qin, synth bass, keys & synthsJah Wobble - bass on 'At the Beginning', 'Mongolian Dub', 'Dharma', 'Dharma AMBIENT' & 'Songs For Workers'
Mike McGoldrick - pipes and flute on 'At the Beginning', 'Dharma' & 'Dharma AMBIENT.'
Martin Chung - guitar on 'Songs For Workers' singleProduced by Tian Qiyi (Charlie Tian Yi Wardle and John Tian Qi Wardle).
Recorded at Pagoda Studio, Airtight Studios, and Pressure Drop.
Engineering by John Tian Qi Wardle with Seadna McPhail (on 'At the Beginning', 'Mongolian Dub', 'Dharma' & 'Dharma AMBIENT')and with Will Farley (on 'Songs For Workers')
Mixed by John Tian Qi Wardle, with additional mixing by Charlie Tian Yi Wardle & Jah Wobble on 'At the Beginning', 'Dharma' & 'Dharma AMBIENT'Special thanks to Sean Leonard, Pagoda Arts, Will Farley, and Antony Walsh at Pressure Drop
Published by Domino Publishing / 30 Hertz
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

GET BEHIND ME SATAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OUT NOW

June 28, 2025

Get Behind Me Satan’ is available now on limited-edition 20th Anniversary vinyl, and to celebrate, The White Stripes have released a brand-new stop motion video for the 12th track on the album, “Red Rain”.

GET BEHIND ME SATAN 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Buffalo-based DOTSUN MOON releases 'Tiger' album, a collection of reverb & light

June 27, 2025

Upstate New York-based artist Dotsun Moon presents his third album 'Tiger', which is both spiritually and sonically influenced by M83 and New Order. Dashing out of the gate, this music is inspired by the music that motivated this artist to write music in the first place. The album also subtly weaves in the atmospheric influences of Harold Budd, John Foxx, and Robin Guthrie.

Based in Buffalo, Dotsun Moon is the creative wellspring from which Richard Flierl's musical visions flow, transforming his artistic inspirations into tangible form. Seeing several incarnations since releasing their debut album 4 A.M. in 2011, the trajectory remains steadfast on a path of dreamy rock offerings over the years, with multi-instrumentalist Flierl also gradually assuming vocal duties.

This album arrives on the trail of his lush and gazey singles 'Save Us' and 'Never Had a Heart', inspired by the driving energy and artful restraint of those who pioneered the early post-punk and new wave scene, and the invigorating singles 'Bring Love' and 'Give Up The Tears'.

"You’d be forgiven if M83 comes to mind. The inspiration stops at the power of the intro and allows me to launch into the bass and guitar influences that are pronounced throughout this album. The song is a fun yet urgent call to someone important to let me in and find the good around us," says Richard Flierl.

"This is a huge change to prior releases, which have powerful female singers at the center. On this album, I am on vocals and all the songs are written and played by me from guitars and bass to keyboards, drums and programming. Doug White at Watchmen Studios brought decades of recording and mixing knowledge to the recordings that allows the songs to truly shine."

Conveying his bold and self-contained vision in every note and vocal line, Dotsun Moon's new album is a complete solo endeavor and a departure from previous work, which involved female vocals. Evoking both euphoria and a poignant sense of grounding, Dotsun Moon brings you this compelling and unique exploration. Engineered and mastered by Doug White at Watchmen Studios in Lockport, NY, Richard Flierl and Doug White mixed the album on location.

'Never Had A Heart' kicks off the album with a propulsive, Hook-esque bassline and Daniel Ash-inspired guitar, leading into vocals that evoke New Order or Love and Rockets. 'Bring Love' follows as an upbeat, John Hughes-esque anthem of hopeful reconciliation, featuring angelic synths and a yearning guitar riff. 'Save Us' delivers an urgent plea, blending an M83-like power intro with the album's core bass and guitar influences. 'Piano Trailer Melody 4' is a reverent homage to Harold Budd, showcasing rich chords influenced by his collaborations with Guthrie and Foxx.

'Army of Me' navigates overcoming adversity, starting with a piano riff hinting at Erik Satie before bursting into David Gilmour/Will Sergeant-esque guitar bends. 'Give Up The Tears' offers anthemic hope, a perfect summer driving song propelled by synths and Will Sergeant-influenced guitar. 'Moments In The Sun' provides melancholic hope, with intertwining synth and guitar recalling The Clean/The Chills. Finally, 'Winter Streets' captures the spirit of a harsh Buffalo winter, evolving from quiet sounds to a burst of energy that embodies resilience against "cabin fever."

Over the years, Dotsun Moon has performed with such notable artists as Mary Ognibene (The Lovely Intangibles) and Buffalo Music Hall of Famer Maria Sebastian, having also played shows with Joywave, Vanishing Kids and The Lost Patrol, not to mention Pride Festival.

The 'Tiger' album is out now, available from fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music & lyrics written by Richard Flierl (ASCAP)
Vocals, guitar, bass, drums, programming & synths by Richard Flierl
Mixed by Richard Flierl and Doug White at Watchmen Studios in Lockport, NY
Engineered and mastered by Doug White at Watchmen Studios
Cover artwork by Doc Wintersmith
Artist photos by Meredith Snow
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

Hot Milk Album "Corporation P.O.P" Out Now + Fall Tour Dates Announced—

June 27, 2025

HOT MILK's sophomore album Corporation P.O.P. is out today, with new single "Sympathy Symphony."

"Collective pain, personal fear and it's place in modernity is everything that is encapsulated in Corporation P.O.P. The payment of pain we all must make in the world we currently live," says Han Mee. "This album is essentially everything we see and are afraid of, from a macro sphere looking out to our twisted nervous system that takes the burden. An album that was captured fully Analogue to feel as raw and visceral as the subject matter at hand."

Watch the "Sympathy Symphony" video below:

The record is an extravagant, uncompromising assessment of the perilous world around us, examined through a sharp British lens that is both witty and universal. Kerrang! said, "Creative British acts embracing serious topics in a blaze of different sounds are to be cherished. Right now Hot Milk are coming to the boil."

Having studied a politics degree, Han Mee has used that with Corporation P.O.P. — where Hot Milk unleash the pent-up anger experienced en masse around the globe. "I've always felt like a bit of a white knight — it's my duty to save the world somehow," says Han. "I feel very, very impacted by the world's issues, consistently. I wanted to be an MEP [Member of European Parliament], that was my dream."

Despite its global outlook, Corporation P.O.P. is an album that takes root in Manchester and Salford, exemplified by the band's decision to shoot all of their videos in their hometown. "Newt Gingrich, who was a U.S. politician, once said 'All politics is local,'" says Han. "I'm trying to look local and be involved locally so I can affect my world. This is how I survive, because the world can feel overwhelming."

"Manchester is the best f'in city in the world," she continues, getting somewhat emotional, having recently u-turned from a permanent move to L.A. when Manchester came calling back to her. "We started this band in Manchester, it's intrinsic to me and who I am. It has to bleed into the art we create, because it helped me create it."

Produced by the band's own Jim Shaw, with Zach Jones and KJ Strock, you can sense Hot Milk's killer instinct throughout the record, a result of the intensive writing process and recorded as live album, it offers the band at their heaviest with their raw, unapologetic lyrics which brim with unfiltered emotion.

Snapshotting the gloom of the present and unloading very real fears for the future, the sentiment behind Corporation P.O.P. might feel locked inside a time capsule. But fast forward two decades, and time will surely prove why this record carries the hallmarks of something timeless.

FALL U.S. TOUR DATES AND FESTIVALS:
9/19 — Lousiville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival
9/21 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/23 — Cleveland, OH — Grog Shop
9/24 — Columbus, OH — A&R Music Bar
9/26 — Hamden, CT — Space Ballroom
9/27 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room
9/28 — Arden, DE — Arden Gild Hall
9/30 — Jersey City, NJ — White Eagle Hall
10/2 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival

Danish Musical Virtuoso NICKLAS SONNE Releases New Album ‘Electric Dreams’ — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

June 26, 2025

Today, Danish musical virtuoso NICKLAS SONNE is excited to announce the release of his new studio album 'Electric Dreams,' out now via Frontiers Music Srl. In addition, SONNEhas also released the focus track, "Baron Of Mischief," alongside a visualizer available below.

Talking about the focus track, NICKLAS SONNE commented:

“The track captures the torment of a mind unravelling - a relentless inner struggle where fear takes form and refuses to let go.”

Describing the album, SONNE added:

“This record is a deeply personal journey back to where it all began for me - to the raw energy and spirit of my earliest musical inspirations. It blends the soul of old school hard rock with the punch and clarity of a modern production, creating a soundscape that feels both nostalgic and new."

Watch the Visualizer for “Baron Of Mischief"

NICKLAS SONNE is a Danish musician, vocalist, guitarist, and producer known for his powerful presence in progressive and heavy metal. He began his musical journey as a drummer before moving on to guitar and ultimately becoming a singer-songwriter in a variety of metal and hard rock projects—starting with Defecto, one of Denmark’s leading metal bands, formed in 2010.

In addition to Defecto, NICKLAS is part of Aries Descendant alongside Jonah Weingarten(Pyramaze, Catalyst Crime). The dynamic duo released their debut album via Frontiers Music Srl on October 18th, 2024. It’s a groundbreaking project that seamlessly fuses the evocative allure of film music with the raw power of heavy metal, creating an auditory experience that is nothing short of extraordinary.

A multi-instrumentalist from an early age, NICKLAS honed his skills by playing along to Metallica and Dream Theater, later diving into songwriting and production. His talent quickly gained industry attention, leading to collaborations with renowned producers Jan Langhoff(Aqua) and Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica). This pivotal period helped shape his signature sound—progressive metal infused with orchestral and choral elements.

Other bands SONNE has been involved with include Evil Masquerade, Theory, Hank Shermann, One Machine, Waving Memories, Section A, Metallica Jam, Wasted, and Omvendt Korstog. His long career has included international tours in countries such as Japan and support slots for metal heavyweights like Metallica and Rammstein.

With a relentless work ethic and a passion for musical innovation, NICKLAS SONNE continues to push the boundaries of modern metal, cementing his reputation as one of the most dynamic artists in the genre today. His solo album is a collection of songs that showcases the immense talent of this artist—who also handled production duties himself.

Order 'Electric Dreams' HERE

American rockers Robin Ross & The TW Howlers channel good vibes on 'Back To The Forest' EP

June 25, 2025

Pennsylvania artists Robin Ross & The TW Howlers has released their debut EP 'Back To The Forest', a tale of two rockers walking with nature and truth, living life to the fullest. This collaboration between singer-songwriters Robin Ross and TW Howell offer five original compositions, co-authored and recorded over several months in early 2025. With a stealthy mix of classic and Americana-hued and folky blues-rock, they have also created videos for 'Walk With Me' and 'Back To The Forest'.

With a musical foundation that started in New Jersey and New York in 1988, Robin Ross has since established himself in the bustling artistic community of Milford, Pennsylvania, A musician, songwriter, and producer known for diverse musical endeavors spanning over three decades, he has released five albums, holds an audio engineering degree and has played a pivotal role in the creation of several recording studios, including Triple R Studios and Sound Complex near New York City.

With a storied history of performing all over the United States, TW Howell is a folk-blues musician, whose style of music seamlessly blends these genres together with hints of rock. Writing and performing music his whole life, TW's music career launched in Florida on a trajectory that has zig-zagged throughout the country. He too considers the Lake Champlain area and the Poconos as his home base.

Recorded at Baa Baa Leaf Music Studios in Milford, this album was produced and engineered by Robin Ross with Jonathan Duckett (Phillip Glass, Kenny G, David Sanborn) serving as supervising engineer. Ross and Howell are joined on this album by their extended musical family of Wharton Tiers on drums and back vocalists Joellen (JoJo) Gaetani, Nancy Isola and Kristin Grazevich.

"This is an album of Baa Baa Leaf conceptually-inspired cosmic tunes, sonically chaneling our inner soul rock and roll. This was, metaphorically, like heading into the forest, unafraid to come out with new music," says Robin Ross.

"We are like brother travellers, reuniting to co-create and sharing a creative flow on a pass through the Baa Baa Leaf studio vibes and countryside! For us, it was an unexpected musical adventure that we just had to pursue."

Back To The Forest is more than an album; it's a sonic bath, a meticulously crafted immersion where the exhilarating pulse of good-vibed rock and roll converges with the serene power of pure forest energy. Each track is designed to envelop you, gently yet powerfully elevating your personal vibration and tuning you into a deeper sense of well-being. The lyrics say it all, "Walk With Me and see what we can find. Looking for something, listening for something, walk with me!"

In the early 1990s, Robin co-founded the band Laughing Jack, later rebranded as Jack’s Maze, which gained acclaim for a progressive rock sound reminiscent of such iconic bands as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin. But, as occurs for many artists, life and business took him in a different direction.

In 2021, with rekindled passion, Robin embarked on new projects, including Robin Ross & The Melodynes, a collaboration with Wharton Tiers, Joe Torres and Joellen (JoJo) Gaetani that infuses the retro vibe of classic rock with modern sensibilities and more contemporary influences. Robin also regrouped with Jack's Maze members Frank Cinquegrana, Scott Cowan, and Joe Torres to create new progressive rock albums.

Dedicated to the art of music production and performance, Robin finds joy in the creative process and the connections it fosters with fellow musicians and audiences alike. With an eclectic musical style that transcends genres, Robin Ross continues to captivate listeners through soulful storytelling and infectious melodies, embodying the timeless spirit of rock and roll.

The 'Back to The Forest' EP is out now on CD, available via Robin Ross' website and digitally from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp.

LAINEY WILSON DEBUTS EXCLUSIVE 3-SONG APPLE MUSIC SESSIONS EP

June 24, 2025

16x ACM, 9x CMA and Grammy Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson debuts her exclusive Apple Music Sessions EP today, which was recorded in London and features covers of The Beatles’ “Come Together” and Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved,” as well as a reimagined version of her song “Devil Don’t Go There.” Listen HERE.

Wilson also joined The Kelleigh Bannen Show in London to discuss the EP. On her cover of “Come Together,” she tells Bannen, “Last year when we were here [in London], we got to record a song at Abbey Road, and just really felt that energy in the building. And just trying to wrap your head around how influential The Beatles really are and what they have done to every single genre.”

On her choice of covering Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved,” she adds: “I watched his documentary and it really inspired me to see how he works, and how he just goes into his hole, and if he’s not feeling creative, he fights for it. You know what I’m saying? He fights for that creativity, which I love.” Listen to the full interview anytime on Apple Music HERE.

The release adds to yet another triumphant year for Wilson, who continues to receive overwhelming attention with her acclaimed new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” which earned Wilson her biggest first day of streaming to date (1.16M), while Billboard called it “one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date, crescendo-ing from a soft-focus, tender vocal, before gradually reaching into her upper register for powerful moments that heighten the song’s emotional acuity.” The song is from the deluxe version of Wilson’s album, Whirlwind, which is set for release August 22 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville (pre-order/pre-save/pre-add here).

In the past year, Wilson also won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (her third consecutive win), Album of the Year (Whirlwind) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards and two awards at the 58th CMA Awards, where she also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. She’s also scored eight #1 hits, recently debuted “Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert and will make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him. Known for her electric live performances, Wilson is currently in the midst of her nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center and Denver’s Ball Arena among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
June 26—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest
June 27—Cadott, WI—Country Fest
July 10—Ottawa, ON—Ottawa Bluesfest
July 12—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
August 14—Phoenix, AZ—Footprint Center*
August 15—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater*
August 16—Denver, CO—Ball Arena*
August 21—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
August 22—Sacramento, CA—Golden 1 Center*
August 23—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum*
August 28—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome*
August 29—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place*
August 30—Saskatoon, SK—SaskTel Centre*
September 11—Baton Rouge, LA—Raising Cane’s River Center†
September 12—Baton Rouge, LA—Raising Cane’s River Center†
September 13—Bossier City, LA—Brookshire Grocery Arena†
September 18—Austin, TX—Moody Center‡
September 19—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena‡
September 20—Houston, TX—The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman ‡
September 25—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage§
September 26—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre§
September 27—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena§
October 2—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena||
October 3—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center§
October 4—Cleveland, OH—Blossom Music Center§
October 9—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion§
October 10—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden§
October 11—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center§
October 16—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casio Amphitheatre||
October 17—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena||
October 18—Saint Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center||
October 24—Knoxville, TN—Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center#
October 25—Charlotte, NC—Spectrum Center#
November 7—Tampa, FL—Amalie Arena#
November 8—Orlando, FL—Kia Center#

*with special guests ERNEST and Kaitlin Butts
†with special guests ERNEST and Maddox Batson
‡with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Drake Milligan
§with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Lauren Watkins
||with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Maddox Batson
#with special guests ERNEST and Drake Milligan

ALYXX SET THE WORLD ABLAZE WITH THEIR DEBUT EP “EMBERWAKE”

June 23, 2025

Alternative metal juggernaut ALYXX erupts onto the global stage with the release of their highly anticipated debut EP, EMBERWAKE — available now on all streaming platforms.

Forged in the crucible of loss, rage, and transformation, EMBERWAKE is an audio inferno that delivers a visceral blend of crushing riffs, cinematic soundscapes, and hauntingly melodic vocals. Each song is a chapter in a greater narrative — a journey through ruin, resistance, and rebirth — all wrapped in a sonic experience that blurs the lines between metal, industrial, and dark alternative rock.

Meet ALYXX, a singer, songwriter, and pianist hailing from the musical hub of New York, has captivated audiences with her unique blend of classical finesse and rock-infused energy. Born and raised in a world of classical music, ALYXX’supbringing laid the foundation for her exceptional talent and artistry. However, it was her burning desire to break free from tradition and explore the electrifying realm of rock that truly defined her musical journey.

From an early age, ALYXX knew that her destiny lay in the realm of music. Her passion for singing led her to hone her vocal prowess, and her dedication to the piano allowed her to master its melodic intricacies. Drawing inspiration from iconic rock legends and the raw emotion they conveyed, she embarked on a path that would transform her into the rock sensation she is today.

ALYXX’s rise to prominence began with her electrifying live performances, where her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence left audiences awe-struck. Her talent caught the attention of music enthusiasts and industry insiders alike, leading to invitations to perform at prestigious events such as the Inkcarceration Music Festival and Blue Ridge Rock Festival. With each performance, ALYXX’s star continued to rise, and her fan base grew exponentially, reaching fans across the globe who resonated with her heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies.

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From Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright & Scissor Sisters to solo creator: Charlie Nieland releases 'The Ocean Understands' EP

June 22, 2025

Four years after his acclaimed ‘Divisions' album, songwriter-producer Charlie Nieland is back with his latest masterpiece - 'The Ocean Understands' EP, a new beautiful occasion to be swept away by a stunning collection of captivating melodies and restless rhythms that expertly blend post-punk, dream pop, and prog-rock. These unique soundscapes promise an immersive journey, showcasing Nieland's continued evolution as an artist and producer.

The material from this new 'The Ocean Understands' EP and the forthcoming album 'Stories From the Borderlines' (out later this year) took root through the NYC performance series "The Bushwick Book Club" in response to various literary sources and was inspired by Nieland's deep love of David Bowie, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Cocteau Twins, Love & Rockets and The Cure.

"This set of songs is a kaleidoscope of styles. They are luminous secret rooms that reflect one human’s heart in a world at the precipice. Staying creative is resistance. As authoritarians attack culture, they make the mistake that imagination can be controlled when it actually emerges from the bottom up. Culture is not imaginary. It’s is rooted in imagination but it’s more real than what can be measured," says Charlie Nieland.

"These songs tell stories of growing up, of how we got severed, and how we connect. I burrowed into each idea over several years that were filled with love, uncertainty and family drama. The time allowed me to create and explore sound worlds with a cinematic eye; finding contrasts in texture and time. To create an experience that shifts with each listen."

Nieland recently shared the dream-pop single 'Redshift', delving into the profound experience of creating your own chosen family, viewed through the lens of cosmic expansion and astrophysical wonder, following the stunning reverb-laced lead track 'Drown'. The video, directed by multi-faceted artist Hypnodoll, was inspired by a dystopian vision of a mythical, psychedelic siren song that explores a dark, authoritarian past through jumbled stories of the future. Sifting through present wreckage, 'Drown' searches for grace amidst violent, oceanic forces.

Nieland’s musical backstory is extensive, having written, performed and produced music for decades, focused on the atmospheric and the imaginative. He also wrote for and produced such notable artists as Debbie Harry, Rufus Wainwright, Blondie and Scissor Sisters, as well as scoring the feature film 'The Safety of Objects' (starring Glenn Close), the pilot episode of 'The L Word' on Showtime and the VH-1documentary 'NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell'.

Charlie was awarded a Gold record (UK) for his production work on Blondie's 'Greatest Hits Sight & Sound' and achieved a Top 10 Billboard Dance Chart Position with Debbie Harry's single 'Two Times Blue', which he co-wrote and produced.

His dream pop band Her Vanished Grace made music for over 20 years before establishing himself as a solo artist with a mix of nuanced songwriting and sonic exploration, debuting 'Ice Age' (2014) and then 'Hopeful Monsters' (2016). Half of the literature-inspired songwriting and performing duo Lusterlit with Susan Hwang, he also produces and co-hosts the 'An Embarrassment of Prog' podcast.

As of June 20, 'The Ocean Understands' EP' is available from fine digital music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. 'The Ocean Understands' EP, now available for pre-order directly from the artist.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics written by Charlie Nieland
Recorded at Saturation Point Studios (Brooklyn, NY)
from January 2023 to April 2025 
'Elegy' recorded live at KGB Bar, NYC, October 3rd, 2021
Charlie Nieland - vocals, guitars, basses, piano, keyboards, percussion, G-Force M-TRON Pro IV
Billy Loose - drums 
Dan McAssey - guitar on 'Shame'
Produced, recorded, mixed & mastered by Charlie Nieland
Cover Art by Hypnodoll
© 2025 Athame Music
'Drown' video directed By Hypnodoll™
Photography by Alice Teeple
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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