UK indiepop duo KARAMELIEN set to release 'Living With The Moon' album, previewing latest single 'Digital Imogen'

"This invigorating album presents soulful indie pop at its best. A breath of fresh air that is rich on melody, its lyrics range from confessional to tongue-in-cheek with Kaleido’s sublime vocals to smoothen this pleasureful ride. A captivating offering!" ~ The Spill Magazine
 
"Upbeat, a joyous folk-rock affair... bedecked in kaleidoscopic sixties sparkle, a slight splash of psychedelia and a whole tsunami of charm and grace" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A hug of soulful indie pop with groove as infectious as its melodic breath and lyrical smile is poetic... seductive captivation" ~ Ringmaster Review

''A true work of beauty and professionalism, taking you to your very own ascension heights" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


UK indie pop-rock duo Karamelien present their debut album, 'Living With The Moon', a grounding 9-track offering that breaks from the typical songwriter mould, with sonic offerings that draw inspiration from fuzzy Lo-fi, storytelling, trip hop, and reverb-drenched 1960s film soundtracks, with a greater emphasis on beats and basslines.

Based in East Grinstead, Karamelien is singer-songwriter Léanie Kaleido and guitarist Mark Foster - two long-time friends, whose music has forged an even stronger bond between them. This Karamelien album follows the three albums that Léanie Kaleido released as a solo artist.

Léanie and Mark were joined by one of the UK's leading bass players, Lee Pomeroy (ELO, Take That, Rick Wakeman, Yes), on most of the album's tracks. However, the song 'Ascension Heights' features bassist Morris 'Mo' Pleasure (Earth, Wind & Fire, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Ray Charles), who graced the track with his funkadelic bassline.

Karamelien also present the video for 'Digital Imogen', a feisty in tongue-in-cheek warning of the dangers of obsessing over own photos on social media, which was recorded and produced by Ian Caple (Massive Attack, Tricky, Mansun, Tindersticks, Vanessa Paradis), who was also EMI's in-house engineer back in the day.

Mark Foster says, "We wanted the guitars to sound pretty processed, and a little bit ugly - which I think we achieved! I was definitely channelling the spirit of Sonic Youth, J Mascis, and a host of other beautiful noise-niks on this one".
 
The duo earlier released the title track 'Living With The Moon' and 'Wait For Me'with piano, mixing and production by Chris Mars (A Flock of Seagulls, Damian Wilson). Two other tracks were produced by RIDE's Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound Studio - 'Lionhearts' and 'Ascension Heights', which features a guitar sample from Léanie's late father Top Topham (original founding guitarist of The Yardbirds) and also involved Paul Statham (Dido, Simple Minds, Kylie Minogue).

As of October 27, the 'Living With The Moon' album is available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All songs written by Léanie Kaleido except Track 6, written by Léanie Kaleido & Mark Foster
Mark Foster - artistic director
Léanie Kaleido – vocals, piano, keys, Rhodes, tenor electric guitar, guitaret, string arrangements, electronic bass
Mark Foster – guitars, theramin
Lee Pomeroy – bass on Tracks 1, 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Morris ‘Mo’ Pleasure - bass on 'Ascension Heights'
Top Topham – sample on 'Ascension Heights'
Chris Mars – piano on 'Wait for Me'
Joe Caple – drums on 'Sewing at Sea'
Tracks 1, 3, 6, 8 and 9 produced by Ian Caple Recording
Tracks 2, 4 and 7 produced by Mark Gardener at OX4 Sound
Track 5 produced by Chris Mars Music
Additional production on 'Ascension Heights' by Joolz Dunkley
Additional production on Track 7 by Ian Caple
Mastered by Jon Astley, except initial masters for Ascension Heights and Lionhearts singles mastered by Tim at Turan Audio


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Portland postpunk duo SKY LIONS presents 'Werewolves' single with animalistic video from debut 'Inside The Circle' album

"Outsider music... blending gothic tones, cavernous rock atmospheres, hypnotic electronica, and alternative experimentation. It runs from Sabbath-esque doom-laden guitars to Banshees dark and delicious soundscaping, from Patti Smith’s punk swagger to Bauhausian broken sonic poeticism" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A realm of drama and mystery, an arcane place emotively dark and musically enlivening" ~ Ringmaster Review

"A slow dark gothic builder that keeps threatening to explode, as the pitch-black take of despair unfolds... haunting every moment on the night, slowly stalking them, drawing them into the darkest reaches beneath that toxic sky as everything slides further into the abyss" ~ Whisperin' and Hollerin' 

"Pronounced and haunting... A winding labyrinth of dark allure, they weave a rich tapestry of sound" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


Portland-based music mavericks Sky Lions present their animated video for 'Werewolves' with animalistic flavour, lifted from their recently released debut album 'Inside The Circle'. This nine-track offering presents a powerful blend of post-punk with alternative and hard rock.

Made up of Radio Sloan and Outer Stace, Sky Lions is a project with roots that trace back to when the two met as children at a summer day camp in Oregon. Beginning to play music together in their mid-teens, the two enjoy an almost psychic ability to communicate with one another musically, creating music that inspires them and is inspired by one another's vibrancy during the writing process, the world around them, and trust in each other’s vision.  

"Werewolves, in part, is about the idea of shifting from our outer selves to our inner selves, the fleeting peace that can bring; transformation and adaptation...So, the art direction possibilities were pretty endless. It was a lot of fun to create the different versions of ourselves that we could be. Also, I love to find creative tech and new tools. So, discovering the tools along with what is now a growing process, was so fun. I guess I'd say that the video, like the album, is a basement born exercise in artist freedom," says Outer Stace.

"It's like a metamorphic reality of death and the future. It feels like things we've seen," says Radio Sloan. "Our sound is that of accepting existence for all its flaws. Sky Lions has a darkness that isn't entirely heavy metal, post-punk or darkwave. Rather, it’s a culmination of who we have been, who we currently are, and how we interpret the world around us. Moving within that world is the core of our musical expression.

From early days experimenting with instruments to their evolution into Sky Lions, they've carved a niche where innovation, music, feminism, Trans/queer identity and horror come together. Sky Lions weaves together the threads of life's absurdity, unquestionable magic and tragedy. Their trans / queer / feminist lens adds a relatability of lives lived and times to come, creating an immersive sonic journey that challenges the mind and ears. Through genre-blurring compositions and evocative lyrics, they hope to channel their ethos into a call for transformation ! They hope that their songs challenge stereotypes, and ignite conversation.

"Neither of us have worked so hard on a musical project in our lives. Life does what life will do, and while we started out making music together as teenagers, our paths took different turns in our adult lives, though we never lost touch. Radio is a prolific songwriter and I will write on anything with a surface when a lyric comes to mind. Together, we decided it was time to make what we wanted to make and how we wanted to make it," says Outer Stace.

"The expectations of others were not a consideration for us when we recorded this album. It was an exorcism, a purging of sounds and words we had not previously had the capacity for, as it is such a complex project. Today, we are ready and have poured our love, freely expressed ideas and the deepest parts of our souls into the writing, production, artwork for this record."

While half of the genre bending, post-punk art rock queercore duo The Need, Radio Sloan also has a colorful history that includes being the guitarist in Courtney Love’s touring band The Chelsea, and also in Scarling and Peaches' live band The Herms. While releasing music as a solo artist, Radio Sloan has also been involved in numerous other artists' projects, including contributing guitar for Le Tigre, co-writing for The Transfused and composing music for soundtracks and scores, including 'The Herstory of Riot Grrrl'.

Apart from Sky Lions, Outer Stace is known to many as the vocalist for Portland electro-rock / gothic / post-punk band Photona and synth-drum duo Time Bitch.

'Inside The Circle' is out now, available digitally from fine music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp.

ALBUM CREDITS
Music by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Recording, production, mastering by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Radio Sloan - guitar, percussion, synth, bass, banjo, programming
Outer Stace - vocals and lyrics
Visual art by Radio Sloan and Outer Stace
Concept, art direction and graphic design by Outer Stace
Video created by Sky Lions

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Floya Share "Stay" Video — WATCH

FLOYA are back with a bang. Following their audacious blend of rock and EDM with "Willows," the duo has been hard at work perfecting unreleased album tracks. The result is "Stay."

Watch the video below.

Stream the song here.

The track is a testament to the duo's dedication to pushing creative boundaries and penchant for fusion.
 
Hailing from Germany, Marv Wilder and Phil Bayer found common ground by talking about their childhood influences, namely Peter Gabriel, U2, and Sting. With the vision in mind to fuse a fresh pop x rock sound with the aesthetics of EDM and world music, the pair set out to showcase something fresh and new.

After the successful launch of the single "The Hymn," the song was featured in an official AFL game between Port Adelaide and the Western Bulldogs on Australian Television, marking quite the achievement for such a new act.

FLOYA ARE:
Phil Bayer | Vocals
Marv Wilder | Guitar

PHOTO CREDIT: Aurélien Mariat

Taking Back Sunday Share New Single "Keep Going"

FINAL PREVIEW TRACK FROM THEIR NEW ALBUM 152, DUE THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 VIA FANTASY

Taking Back Sunday — John Nolan (lead guitar, piano, vocals), Adam Lazzara (lead vocals), Shaun Cooper (bass), and Mark O'Connell (drums) — have shared "Keep Going," the fourth and final preview track from their upcoming new album 152, due Friday, October 27 via Fantasy. Reflecting the darkness in betrayal and the light of forgiveness, the percussive, quick-hitting rocker arrives just days ahead of the band's long-awaited LP 152, Taking Back Sundsy's first full-length album in seven years.

Listen to "Keep Going," below and pre-order 152, HERE.

O'Connell says,"'Keep Going' is a song about struggling through relationships with the people you love. When it rains, it pours, but you've got to get up and keep going. It's a heavy song with an important message that fits the inclusive positivity of 152."

In addition, Taking Back Sunday will celebrate the release of 152, with series of intimate album release shows, promotional events, and in-store appearances, all of which sold-out in a matter of minutes including: Fingerprints in-Store (Long Beach, CA) November 4; Lodge Room album release show (Los Angeles) November 6;  Grimey's in-store (Nashville) November 8; Eastside Bowl album release show (Nashville) November 9; Looney Tunes in-store (New York) November 12; and Bowery Ballroom album release show (NYC) November 13. 

The band also recently announced the 9th Annual Taking Back Sunday Holiday Spectacular at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh, NY December 13 and 14, and Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ on December 15 and 16. Tickets are on sale now. For more information, visit here. Look for exciting 2024 tour news to be announced soon. 

Produced by Tushar Apte (whom the band met through a mutual collaboration with noted DJ Steve Aoki) and mixed by Neal Avron (Twenty One Pilots, Bleachers), 152 features 10 intensely vulnerable and absorbing new tracks all delivered with fresh ambition and newfound purpose. Inspired by the long layoff and the cloud of uncertainty that blanketed the world (and music industry) these past few years, 152 stands among the most genuinely reflective and emotionally pure efforts of Taking Back Sunday's illustrious career. 

Anticipation among fans for the new album continues to build. Previously released tracks, (along with “Keep Going”) include "The One," "S'old," and "Amphetamine Smiles." All through 152, the consistent thread is one of generosity, gratitude, and ultimately, hope.

PHOTO CREDIT: Djay Brawner

TAKING BACK SUNDAY ON TOUR:
11/6 — Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room (Album Release Show)
11/9 — Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl (Album Release Show)
11/13 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom (Album Release Show)
12/1 — Melbourne, Australia — Good Things Festival 2023
12/2 — Sydney, Australia — Good Things Festival 2023
12/3 — Brisbane, Australia — Good Things Festival 2023
12/5 – Woolloongabba, Australia – The Princess Theatre
12/6 – Marrickville, Australia – Factory Theatre
12/13 – Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall (Holiday Spectacular)
12/14 – Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall (Holiday Spectacular)
12/15 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom (Holiday Spectacular)
12/16 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom (Holiday Spectacular)

Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation Awards Over $175,000 for Spay & Neuter via "It Takes Balls" Campaign

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner and New York Times best-selling author Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation has awarded 48 Tennessee organizations with more than $175,000 in grants through the It Takes Balls campaign, launched earlier this year to raise awareness for the importance of spay and neuter with a focus on rural areas.

“We’ve been so excited by the great response we received to our new spay and neuter program and know that the organizations we’re supporting with ‘It Takes Balls’ grants will make a meaningful difference in helping curb pet homelessness across Tennessee,” said Lambert. 

In addition to spay and neuter clinics and shelters that perform low cost surgeries, MuttNation is also supporting Spay Tennessee, which helps mobilize spay and neuter programs across the state. The organizations receiving grants are:

About MuttNation Foundation 
Founded by Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization that has raised over $8 million to date in support of its mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay and neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation also provides financial support and works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals during times of natural disaster. MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, a line of pet toys and supplies that benefits the Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores throughout the U.S. To learn more, visit www.muttnation.com/.   

About Miranda Lambert: 
Already a decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, passionate shelter animal advocate, restaurateur and business woman, superstar Miranda Lambert adds New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of titles with the arrival of her debut book, “Y’all Eat Yet?,” available everywhere now. 
 
Palomino, her eighth solo album, arrived in 2022 as the largest female Country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and many more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 11 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the most-awarded artist in ACM history praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With her headlining Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency extended through late 2023 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including with her latest release, the cross-genre collaboration “If You Were Mine” with Leon Bridges. 
 
Idyllwind, her clothing and cowboy boot collection, is an exclusive brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide, while her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart. She is also the first female artist to have her own venue on Broadway in Nashville with her Casa Rosa Tex-Mex cantina. 

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Levi Hummon & Walker Hayes Team Up On "Paying For It," Out This Friday

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Levi Hummon will release a new studio version of his fan-favorite song “Paying For It” on Friday. Walker Hayes, an award-winning, multi-platinum artist, joins him on the track. Hummon has been performing the song, which he co-wrote with Hayes and Eric Arjes, while on tour, and it has become a crowd favorite and viral hit. Hummon and Hayes released a demo of the tune in 2021 which has now garnered more than 23 million global on-demand streams. Pre-save the song here.
 
The singers, along with producer Eric Arjes, recently recorded a studio version of the song that will be released Friday as Hummon's debut song for Red Van Records. The tune will be released digitally through TikTik’s SoundOn global distribution platform.
 
‘“Paying For It’ is a song that I have believed in since the day we wrote it,” said Hummon. “To not only have penned the song with Walker, but to have him featured on the song is a blessing. I’m grateful this brand-new studio recording being the first official release under Red Van Records. We got to step into the legendary Black Bird Studio with some of the best musicians in Nashville, and I’m blown away by how good this version sounds! I think there’s a good chance it might blow out some people’s speakers. Can’t wait to bring it to the fans out on the road very soon.”
 
With more than 175 million global streams, Hummon is a genre-bending artist and songwriter who continues to grow his audience on tour, through his social platforms, playlisting and craft-songwriting. A Nashville native, Hummon has written songs for Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw and many more, including his recent global No. 1, “Somebody,” recorded by K-Pop superstar D.O. from the group EXO. Along with those, his own catalog, including the multi-million streamed “Good Riddance,” “Stupid” and “Paying For It” featuring Walker Hayes, have earned Hummon wide-spread acclaim.
 
Under the Jonas Group Entertainment umbrella, Red Van Records recently announced its launch with Hummon as the inaugural artist signing. “With the values and ideals that are the foundation of Red Van Records, Levi is the perfect artist to launch our label,” said Phil Guerini, CEO of Jonas Group Entertainment/ Red Van Records. “He is so well respected in the music community as a complete artist, and he has been tireless in his pursuit of music and taking it to the fans on the road.” 

ABOUT RED VAN RECORDS:
Red Van Records was established in 2023 by Jonas Group Entertainment founder Kevin Jonas, Sr., under the JGE umbrella. With Jonas and Chief Executive Officer Phil Guerini at the helm, the label recently announced multi-talented singer-songwriter Levi Hummon as Red Van Records' inaugural signing. Label services for Red Van Records, which is headquartered on Nashville’s famed Music Row, are provided by Dan Pearson’s Lakeside Entertainment Group. With more than twenty years of both independent and major label experience, the Lakeside team has broken a wide range of artists across multiple formats and platforms. 

Singer/Songwriter LILLY MOSS Releases New Single "Cowgirls Don't Cry" to all major platforms!

Lilly Moss, the talented singer-songwriter hailing from Easton, Pennsylvania, has just independently dropped her newest single, "Cowgirls Don't Cry," on all major music platforms today, October 25, 2023 at 5:55 pm EST. This captivating release is a sneak peek from her highly anticipated EP, slated for release later this year.

Listen "Cowgirls Don't Cry" Below

Lilly Moss's journey in the world of music began right in her hometown of Easton, PA. She ignited her passion for performing live at local farmers' markets, enchanting audiences at wineries, and adding her melodic touch to the vibrancy of festivals. Now, she's poised to take the music world by storm with "Cowgirls Don't Cry," an emotionally charged single that showcases her boundless talent and authenticity. Keep an ear out for her EP, coming soon, and prepare to be swept away by Lilly Moss's remarkable talent.

Inspired by greats like Billie Eilish, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, and Adele, Lilly began writing music for a variety of genres, from pop to country and everything in between.

With a voice described as a cross between Adele and Stevie Nicks, Lilly now records with Grammy-nominated producer/mixer, Dan Malsch of Soundmine Recording Studios.

​Lilly's debut single, "KNEES" was released on July 19, 2023 and has already surpassed 130,000 Spotify streams.

Without a doubt, Lilly’s true passion, escape, and inspiration – She dreams of performing for sold out shows and hosting charity concerts to benefit childhood cancer research. As a child, Lilly, who was diagnosed with Leukemia at age 3, never let her cancer diagnosis stop her from doing the things she loved. It’s that strength and perseverance, along with her abundance of creativity, that continues to drive her to pursue her musical career.

UPCOMING SHOWS:

11/4 @ PA Bacon Fest 2023 in Easton, PA
11/10 @ Mr. Lee's Noodles Bethlehem in Bethlehem, PA
11/25 @ Acoustic Kitchen at Easton Public Market in Easton, PA
12/2 @ Easton Winter Village in Easton, PA
12/15 @ Easton Wine Project in Easton, PA

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Synthwave Horror Duo MIDNIGHT DANGER Kicks Off North American Tour

Synthwave horror duo MIDNIGHT DANGER will be performing in the United States for the first time ever! Just in time for Halloween, the horror-themed outfit will embark on its "Nightmare Over the West Coast" starting tomorrow, October 26, in Phoenix, AZ. The trek will then make its way up the coast and draw the final curtain on October 31 in Seattle, WA. The full itinerary can be found below!

ICYMI: MIDNIGHT DANGER recently unleashed an electrifying new single, "Radio Hell," along with an 80's horror inspired new music video! The colorful video can be found at THIS LOCATION while the single is now available to stream everywhere HERE.

For a taste of what to expect from MIDNIGHT DANGER's dynamic and haunting performances, watch the official video for "Live at The Slaughterhouse" HERE.

Midnight Danger "Nightmare Over the West Coast" Tour Dates:

10/26: Phoenix, AZ @ Endgame

10/27: Los Angeles, CA @ Knucklehead Hollywood

10/28: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

10/30: Portland, OR @ The Secret Warehouse

10/31: Seattle, WA @ Central Saloon

Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, rising star Midnight Danger brings an electrifying fusion of influences to the music scene. Conceived by producer and guitarist Chris Young in late 2015, this music endeavor draws inspiration mainly from synthwave music, '80s metal, and classic horror. Midnight Danger crafts a nostalgic soundtrack journey with pulsating synthesizers, driving rhythms, and a cinematic essence that instantly transports listeners back to the era of neon lights, arcade games, and VHS tapes. While evoking a sense of nostalgia for the 1980s, their tracks also add modern production techniques to create a unique fusion of old and new.

Setting the stage alight both musically and visually, Midnight Danger's live performances are an enthralling spectacle that marries their music to a synchronized light show engaging the audience in a theatrical like horror movie experience.

In January 2018, the debut album "Malignant Force" was released through NRW Records, instantly carving its mark on the synthwave landscape. The album rapidly soared in popularity, with vinyl and cassette editions selling out in a flash and accumulating a staggering 4,5 million streams on Spotify.

The release catapulted Midnight Danger in the synthwave/retrowave movement and resulted in numerous live performances over Europe and South America alongside some of the main artists on the genre, including also an unforgettable appearance at São Paulo's Horror Expo alongside revered metal acts like Therion and Deathstars.

The journey continued with a cascade of singles, collaborations, and contributions, such as being featured in the soundtrack of the documentary "In Search of Darkness," a comprehensive tribute to '80s horror. The sophomore album "Chapter 2: Endless Nightmare," unleashed in August 2020, made waves by capturing the essence of synthwave/darksynth reaching best-selling charts on both Bandcamp and iTunes. The album has currently over 1,3 million streams on Spotify. The tracks "Endless Nightmare" and "To the Shadows and Back" were elevated further through music videos that showcased the enigmatic Scary Dee on drums - an undead persona that takes center stage in Midnight Danger's live performances.

The saga continued with the release of "Nights at Lake Milsen" in November 2021, a groundbreaking work that saw collaboration with a legion of rock and metal icons spanning four generations. Guitarists Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper), Rafael Bittencourt (Angra), Martin Sweet (Crashdïet) and Sonia Anubis (ex-Crypta), singer Danny Rexon (Crazy Lixx), and Australian saxophonist Max Cruise, lent their virtuosity to this remarkable endeavor. The original graphic novel titled “Chapter 1: The Malignant Force” is included in the vinyl edition of the album, showing the background story that connects all of Midnight Danger’s albums.

With three full-length albums, numerous singles, and a trail of sold-out physical albums, Midnight Danger's music has resonated worldwide, garnering millions of plays and streams. Also renowned for captivating live performances, in 2022 Midnight Danger returned to the stage following a three-year hiatus, reaffirming their commitment to thrilling the fans and continuing to illuminate the synthwave landscape.

Now, marking a significant milestone, Midnight Danger makes their debut in the United States, showcasing a setlist that features songs that trace their entire career.

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FOLTERKAMMER Signs with Century Media, Unveils BDSM Inspired New Song, "Das Peitschengedicht"

Operatic black metal rising stars FOLTERKAMMER are proud to announce that they have signed a deal with Century Media Records! To celebrate this new union, the band is now sharing a BDSM inspired new single, "Das Peitschengedicht," which celebrates the female empowerment of whip-wielding Femdoms. The powerful new song can be found along with a lyric video, which was created by Folterkammer drummer and video director Brendan McGowan, below.

The single is taken from the band's forthcoming album, which serves as a counterpart to their 2020 debut, 'Die Lederpredigt.' The new record is another searing blend of modern black metal and classical music elements, lending to its Avant Garde sound. The music itself is elevated by frontwoman and vocalist Andromeda Anarchia's dynamic vocal work as she juxtaposes her classical training as an opera singer with her hellfire screams, summoning a maelstrom of ethereal chaos. More information will be revealed soon - stay tuned!

Speaking on the empowering themes of the new single and forthcoming record, Andromeda Anarchia eloquently explains, "This song is our kinky ode to the whip as a torture instrument, and a celebratory hymn to the practices of BDSM, particularly, Femdom. The whip, a symbol of domination, pain and humiliation, is described here not only as playful and kinky, but as a poetic enactment of pain through the depiction of female ferocity on a submissive man, whose back the Domme uses like a canvas.

"It is about this sensual overdrive of stimulation and literally describes the lustful use of a whip as a kind of 'calligraphy brush' to write a poem. The dominatrix verbally humiliates her subject while blood runs down his spine; his blood is the ink with which she paints and signs her artwork of pain and ecstasy.

"The song bridges both musically and thematically the old album (regarding a vicious, violent, and abusive 'Bad Domme' goddess) and the new one (featuring a badass, erotic 'Good Domme'). This opens a new chapter with a change defined not only by the expanded instrumentation and new songwriting styles, but also by the way the described dominant female protagonist treats her subordinates and has refined her skills in humiliation games. It's no longer about being a vicious, exploitative deity, but about being a sensual, naughty, self-confident, kinky lady who knows exactly what she wants, who celebrates female power, who sometimes flirts and cleverly provokes with historical and mythological anecdotes, and even more with her charm and sass.

"This bridging of the debut album and the new album is also reflected in the aesthetics of the video. In the words of our drummer and music video director Brendan McGowan: 'The 'Das Peitschengedicht' video sets the dominating lyrics to footage from the 1922 classic 'Haxan' - whose famous images of devils and demons often overshadow the wicked women within it and their blasphemous behavior.'"

Century Media VP of A&R Mike Gitter says of the signing, "From their first utterance, Folterkammer has been an absolute divisive intersection of art, sexuality and musical violence. They deal in themes that push comfortable bounds and arrive at something that's delicious and destructive."

"Das Peitschengedicht" is now available on all streaming services and can be heard HERE.

Photo Credit: Alex Krauss

Lineup:

Andromeda Anarchia - Vocals

Zachary Ezrin - Guitars

Brendan McGowan - Drums

Darren Hanson - Guitars

Laurent David - Bass

Guest Harpsichord: Steve Blanco

Album Credits:

Producer: Zachary Ezrin

Recording: Kevin Antreassian at Backroom Studios in NJ

Additional Recording: Laurent David and Antoine Delecroix

Mixing: Colin Marston at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves, in NY

Mastering: Fred Kevorkian

Cover Art: Eliran Kantor

Album Layout: Brendan McGowan

Photography: Alex Krauss

Logo Design: Mister Kams

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HELFRÓ release soul-stirring second track 'Ildi Óhreins Anda'

Icelandic black metal ensemble HELFRÓ are back with their sophomore album Tálgröf – A project inspired by the dark manifestations of the human mind. The sickness of humankind is explored through intense rhythmic passages, fusing the extremities of traditional death metal together with sombre, introspective lyrical convictions.

The second track 'Ildi Óhreins Anda', meaning Oxygen for the Unclean Spirit in English, a melodic, chugging groove is set while shrieking vocals howl away on humanity's exceptional ability in deceit. The track ultimately culminates in Tálgröf's most destructive sounding drums & supersonic tremolo-picked guitar.

"The lyrics for this song revolve specifically about lying. How lying to others can benefit your cause and help throw people off the trail as you plan to do them harm, and how lying is a right that the manipulator should exercise whenever they can." Says Ragnar. "Lying is the foundation of their success, the „oxygen“ that they breathe to survive."

Watch the video for 'Ildi Óhreins Anda', created by Jeff Daniels, below.

Tálgröf comes out 1 December.

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Formed amidst the haunting landscapes of Iceland, HELFRÓ is a formidable force in the world of blackened death metal. With their relentless aggression, atmospheric soundscapes, and compelling songwriting, they have carved their own path in the metal scene.

The journey of HELFRÓ began when guitarist and songwriter Ragnar Sverrisson sought to bring his musical visions to life, Drawing inspiration from the bleakness of Icelandic winters, the mysticism of nature, and the chaos of the human experience. HELFRÓ's debut album, aptly titled "Helfró", was released in 2020, marking the band's official entry into the world of extreme metal. With a relentless barrage of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies, the album showcased their ability to seamlessly blend aggression and atmosphere.

Evolving with the advent of the sophomore album, Tálgröf, listeners can expect even more ferocity as HELFRÓ dives deeper into death metal territory while not straying to far from the signature ice-cold climactic tremolo riffing notable of their previous work. Characterized by its ferocity, the new album also carries introspective and thought-provoking themes, reflecting the band members' willingness to explore the depths of the human experience. HELFRÓ is destined to leave an impact on the realm of extreme music, captivating audiences with their unique brand of Icelandic metal.

Line-up:
Ragnar Sverrisson: Drums, Vocals, Songwriting
Simon Thorolfsson: Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Arrangements

Recording Studio            
Dominion Recordings

Sound Engineer
Simon Thorolfsson

Mixing Engineer              
Mark Lewis

Mastering Engineer        
Mark Lewis

Biography: Ragnar Sverrisson

Cover art: Grindesign

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helfromusic/   
Bandcamp: https://helfroofficial.bandcamp.com/           
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LNnSSzoPPdyJT437coBFn         
 
Booking:
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Available Formats:
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Levels Sign to SharpTone + Share "Pulse" Video

SharpTone Records is pleased to welcome Central Arkansas-based quartet Levels — Kolby Carignan [vocals], Jager Felice [guitar], Jacob Hubbard[bass], and Dalton Kennerly [drums] — to its global roster.

To celebrate the news, watch the video for their new single "Pulse" Below. Stream the song here.
  
Since emerging in 2016, Levels have consistently challenged themselves and the culture of heavy music. Following the 2018 release of the self-titled Levels LP, their signature style evolved across fan favorite singles such as "Encapsulate," "Eon," and "Chauvinist," which amassed over 649K Spotify streams and counting. Along the way, the band performed alongside everyone from VRSTY and Glass Hands to Beartooth, The Devil Wears Prada, Oceano, and more. The band also powered this rise in D.I.Y. fashion, recording, mixing, and producing the songs and shooting and even editing their own videos. During 2023, they entered KonKrete Studios with producer Jonathan Dolese to record new music. The musicians channeled inspirations as diverse as Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, The Prodigy, Poppy, and Static-X in addition to jungle, trance, and house.

Stay tuned for more from Levels!

GVLLOW Drops Brand New Music Video For "LAST DANCE"

"A fascinating solo artist bringing together elements of goth, darkwave, punk and rap." - Kerrang!

"SoCal's Gvllow...pulls elements of Eighties goth, post-punk and death-rock into his eerie, dance-floor-ready brand of heavy hip-hop." - Revolver

"truly a must-listen for anybody who values variety and intrigue in their playlists." - Alternative Press

"From gritty hip hop to cold dark wave, the emerging prospect goes beyond genre to assert an identity all his own." - Knotfest.com

Riverside, CA’s rapidly ascending solo artist, multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer, GVLLOWhas dropped a brand new video for a new re-recored, remixed and remastered version of fan favorite darkwave track, 'Last Dance'. Watch the new clip Below and stream the remixed, remastered track HERE.

Speaking on the release of his new track, Gvllow shares

"Sad, Melancholy, Romantic. Past trauma, heartbreak, finding my soulmate, losing close friends, dealing with self mortality. These are the themes addressed in "Last Dance". "

GVLLOW released his acclaimed 'Spiritwalker' EP in the Spring of 2021, the release saw his stylistic expansion into post-punk and dark wave. Heavily influenced by by the likes of Drab Majesty, Sisters Of Mercy and Bauhaus, the transition began with highly acclaimed single "Last Dance" from his previous, eponymous full-length and continued with the 'Spiritwalker' EP and his 2022 releases - "Die By Your Hand", "Falling Down", "Not Sorry" and the 'Suffer' EP.

GVLLOW has also announced that he will be hitting the road for his first ever solo headline tour of the US at the end of October. The run will begin on October 27th in Los Angeles and will hit a further 16 cities across the country until culminating in his hometown of Riverside, CA on November 30th. Full routing below with tickets available HERE.

GVLLOW US HEADLINE TOUR

10/27 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 Warehouse

10/29 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Underground at the Nile

10/31 - Denver, CO @ Marquis

11/03 - Ft. Worth, TX @ Big Rob’s

11/04 - Houston, TX @ Bronze Peacock at HOB

11/06 - Atlanta, GA @ Hell at the Masquerade

11/08 - Brooklyn, NY @ Saint Vitus

11/09 - Harrisburg, PA @ Stage on Herr

11/12 - Washington, DC @ DC9

11/13 - Toronto, ON @ Hard Luck

11/14 - Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz

11/16 - Cincinnati, OH @ Madison LIve

11/18 - Fort Smith, AR @ Temple Live - Sphinx Room

11/19 - Kansas City, MO @ Encore at Uptown Theater

11/21 - Colorado Springs, CO @ Vultures

11/22 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

11/24 - Seattle, WA @ Funhouse

11/25 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Lounge

11/27 - Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

11/30 - Riverside, CA @ Club Dominion

About Gvllow

GVLLOW blends the sonic and visual aesthetics of 80s new wave and southern California punk rock mixed with the beach sounds of Dick Dale and The Beach Boys to create a sound that is fresh, diverse and completely unique. Born and raised in Riverside, California, he grew up in the SoCal Punk scene. He started playing drums at age nine and would go to The Showcase Theatre in Corona every weekend to watch bands such as Dr Know, TSOL and Narcoleptic Youth.

In 2015, he became involved in the bludgeoning underground rap scene, DJing for the likes of Ghostemane and Lil Peep in Schemaposse. Since then, he has gone on to perform as touring DJ for the likes of City Morgue, as well as release two solo albums; 2018’s “Waste Away” and “Gvllow” released in July of 2020, which features guest appearances from the likes of Travis Barker, Brennan Savage and Jack Grisham (TSOL) and has spawned singles “Fear”, “Johnny Cash” and “Last Dance”. 

To date, GVLLOW has clocked up over 38 million career streams and 1.4 million YouTube views.

Dance Gavin Dance Drop 'WAR MACHINE'; Brand New Standalone Single & Visualizer

Chart topping progressive post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance have dropped brand new standalone single today. Titled "War Machine" the track can be streamed HERE and is accompanied by an official visualizer which can be viewed Below.

"War Machine" follows previously released standalone single, “The Ghost of Billy Royalton”, which the band released on the eve of their hugely successful, mostly sold-out Jackpot Juicer headline tour as a tribute to their late bassist and dear friend, Tim Feerick, who tragically passed away last year.

About Dance Gavin Dance

Rejecting tired formulas at every step, Dance Gavin Dance merge progressive rock and post-hardcore with thick groove, brilliantly combining experimental music with hooks and a warped sense of humor. The group has amassed over 1.6 billion global streams, and 1.4 million album equivalent units sold across their catalog in the US alone. With hundreds of thousands of rabid fans engaged with Dance Gavin Dance on socials and their very own festival event, Swanfest, which sold out both its inaugural edition in 2019, its triumphant, post-pandemic return in 2022 in the band's hometown of Sacramento last April and it's first ever East Coast iteration earlier this month, it all amounts to a full force band facing a mainstream that has overlooked them for too long.

As the undeniable statistics keep mounting up, the fact becomes more and more clear that Dance Gavin Dance are becoming one of this generation's most popular and enduring forces from the world of heavy music. As Pollstar put it "Sacramento, Calif.-based Dance Gavin Dance is not just any band."

Find Dance Gavin Dance Online

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Within Temptation Share Vampire-Horror Video "Ritual"

Dutch metallers Within Temptation follow the release last week of their brand-new studio album Bleed Out with a provocative, zombie-vampire-gore-fest-splatter-horror video for their current single "Ritual," just in time for Halloween. 

Watch it below..

Brutal and brilliantly comedic, whilst calling to mind the work of legendary animator Ralph Bakshi and the Rotoscope school of animation, the video for "Ritual" calls out the behaviour of male sexual predators in the workplace, the street, the sports field, and more. What if women behaved as agressively as the men who seek to take advantage of them, and what if they fought back to exact a terrible revenge?

Singer Sharon den Adel says, "'Ritual' is a sexual song, about seduction and a woman taking power in a male-dominated world. It was inspired by watching Tarantino's movie From Dusk Til Dawn and is a light-hearted moment in our album, which focuses mainly on the political and repressive issues in the world. We have always wanted to do a horror-style video for Halloween, and this song gave us the perfect chance to do that, using AI-technology to create something truly awe-inspiring. But it also addresses some of the recent news-stories of men behaving badly and imagines what would happen if a bad-ass woman fought back in the most terrible way. So get ready for blood, violence, fangs, and humor. Happy Halloween to you all!"

The album Bleed Out has been released to worldwide acclaim, showcasing Within Temptation at the very forefront of contemporary metal, and unafraid to take a social and political stand on many of the issues in the world today. As epic as it is unflinchingly outspoken, Within Temptation have delivered a fist-in-the-air proclamation of both their moral convictions and their fearless approach to music.

RECENT PRESS:

"As massive in scale and as cinematic as any Within Temptation record, Bleed Out sees the Dutch sextet continue to traverse the land of darkness, melancholy and power, but to an even greater extent: it's undoubtedly the band's heaviest record to date, both lyrically and musically" — 9/10 Metal Hammer

"Their most daring, outspoken offering to date" — Kerrang

"Bleed Out is a triumph. The sound of a band magnificently balancing the symphonic leanings that won them an army of fans in the first place, [with] this contemporary, diamond hard edge, without sacrificing any fragment of accessibility." — Metal Talk

The band have just announced a huge arena tour of Europe for autumn 2024. It tour starts in October 2024 with shows at legendary venues such as London’s Wembley Arena (UK), Lotto Arena in Antwerp (BE), Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam (NL) and Adidas Arena in Paris (FR). 

WITHIN TEMPTATION IS:
Sharon den Adel — Vocals
Mike Coolen — Drums
Stefan Helleblad — Guitars
Ruud Jolie — Guitars
Martijn Spierenburg — Keyboards
Jeroen van Veen — Bass Guitars
Robert Westerholt — Guitars

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Celebrate Eight-Night, Sold-Out Residency at Ryman Auditorium

GRAMMY award-winning Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit wrapped an eight-night, sold-out residency at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium Sunday, Oct. 22. The run of shows from Oct. 12-15 and Oct. 19-22 marked the group’s eighth residency at the Ryman, as Isbell reached a milestone of 50 career shows played at the revered venue. His residency has become an October tradition, with each night featuring a variety of openers and special guests including Adeem the Artist, Quinn Christopherson, S.G. Goodman, Izzy Heltai, Autumn Nicholas, Kim Richey, Lawrence Rothman, Satya and Amanda Shires.

Isbell celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his fourth solo album, Southeastern, playing the album from top-to-bottom during the residency. Released in 2013, the album solidified Isbell's influence on Americana and includes RIAA gold-certified tracks "Cover Me Up" and "If We Were Vampires." An expanded deluxe edition of the record was released in Sept. to further commemorate its impact over 10 years. In June, Isbell released his ninth solo album, Weathervanes, as Pitchfork observed its songs "reveal their intricacies slowly, the measured, almost leisurely pace suggesting that Isbell is confident that his audience will stick with the album as they learn its subtle pleasures."

Photo Credit: Eric Ahlgrim

About Ryman Auditorium
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle. A 14-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award, the historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman’s thriving concert schedule hosts more than 200 shows per year, and the venue is open for daytime tours year-round. The Ryman has also been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville and more. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, WSM Radio and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.

About Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit:
A Jason Isbell record always lands like a decoder ring in the ears and hearts of his audience, a soundtrack to his world and magically to theirs, too. Weathervanes carries the same revelatory power. This is a storyteller at the peak of his craft, observing his fellow wanderers, looking inside and trying to understand, reducing a universe to four minutes. He shrinks life small enough to name the fear and then strip it away, helping his listeners make sense of how two plus two stops equaling four once you reach a certain age -- and carry a certain amount of scars. The record features the rolling thunder of Isbell’s fearsome 400 Unit, who’ve earned a place in the rock ‘n’ roll cosmos alongside the greatest backing ensembles, as powerful and essential to the storytelling as The E Street Band or the Wailers.
 
They make a big noise, as Isbell puts it, and he feels so comfortable letting them be a main prism through which much of the world hears his art. He can be private but with them behind him he transforms, and there is a version of himself that can only exist in their presence. When he plays a solo show, he is in charge of the entire complicated juggle. On stage with the 400 Unit, he can be a guitar hero when he wants, and a conductor when he wants, and a smiling fan of the majesty of his bandmates when he wants to hang back and listen to the sound.
 
The roots of this record go back into the isolation of the pandemic and to Isbell’s recent time on the set as an actor on Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon. There were guitars in his trailer and in his rented house and a lot of time to sit and think. The melancholy yet soaring track “King of Oklahoma” was written there. Isbell also watched the great director work, saw the relationship between a clear vision and its execution, and perhaps most important, saw how even someone as decorated as Scorsese sought out and used his co-workers’ opinions.

Darius Rucker Surprised as CMA Humanitarian of the Year on "The Kelly Clarkson Show"

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Darius Rucker was honored with the 2023 CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award during his appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” yesterday, Oct. 23, where he spoke about his late mother Carolyn Rucker and explained how the namesake of his new album, Carolyn’s Boy, directly inspired his passion for giving back. Watch HERE.
 
“When I was a kid, she instilled in us that you help people – not people that are less fortunate; you help people that need help,” Rucker shared with Clarkson of one of his mom’s greatest lessons, also noting, “We grew up in a really poor neighborhood with not much and, you know, there was no reason for me to believe that I was gonna be here and make it. But she always instilled in me ‘believe in yourself, you can do whatever you want.’”
 
As Forbes proclaims, “Carolyn’s boy has done okay. She’d be proud of him for the music, and so much more,” with American Songwriter adding, “Rucker boasts one of the most appealing singing voices in music… But it’s not just his pipes that are appealing. It’s his warm, sunny personality, too.”
 
Rucker also joined the latest ABC News “Prime Playlist” episode to discuss the album and his mother’s influence (watch HERE), in addition to taking “PBS NewsHour” to his hometown of Charleston, S.C. where he shared more about the album and showcased his personally curated Riverfront Revival Music Festival (watch HERE).
 
The CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has served as a humanitarian through community leadership, financial support, personal volunteerism and advocacy. The individual honored has evidenced commitment to worthwhile causes that are important to the Country Music Association and the Country Music community. Rucker is a four-time CMA Awards nominee, taking home the CMA New Artist of the Year honor in 2009. 
 
He pledged his support to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital after an inspiring firsthand visit 15 years ago and, as a result, created the “Darius and Friends” charity auction, golf tournament and concert in 2010. Taking place each year in the days leading into CMA Fest, friends performing with Rucker in past years have included Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Ashley McBryde, A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys, Brad Paisley and Kenny Rogers among others. The event has now surpassed the $3.6 million mark, raising funds to benefit the research hospital leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
 
Rucker also co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. – an effort directly inspired by his mom’s career as a MUSC nurse – and has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation while also serving as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville.  
 
For more information, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart, including RIAA Platinum-certified Learn to Live and True Believers, plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. He topped the charts at Country radio once again with “Beers And Sunshine” in 2021 and his brand new album Carolyn’s Boy, featuring his latest single, “Fires Don’t Start Themselves,” is available everywhere now.
 
About the Country Music Association
Founded in 1958, the Country Music Association is the first trade organization formed to promote a type of music. CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 to recognize artists and industry professionals with Country Music’s highest honor. Music industry professionals and companies across the U.S. and around the globe are members of CMA. The organization serves as an educational and professional resource for the industry and advances the growth of Country Music around the world. This is accomplished through CMA’s core initiatives: the CMA Awards, which annually recognize outstanding achievement in the industry; CMA Fest, which benefits the CMA Foundation and music education and is taped for a three-hour network television special, “CMA Fest”; and “CMA Country Christmas." All of CMA’s television properties air on ABC. For more information about CMA and the Association’s awards and initiatives, visit CMAworld.com.

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AWARD-WINNING ENTERTAINER JASON ALDEAN CELEBRATES 28th CAREER #1 WITH “TRY THAT IN A SMALL TOWN”

Multi-Platinum entertainer Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town” today topped the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts, earning the Georgia-native his twenty-eighth career No. 1. The chart-topping single, which hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart earlier this year, marks the first No. 1 off of his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, outNovember 3rd. 

HIGHWAY DESPERADO features fourteen total tracks and in addition to “Try That In a Small Town”includes “Whiskey Drink,” written by Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy, and John Morgan, as well as “Tough Crowd,” and “Let Your Boys Be Country.” The album also features three tracks co-written by Aldean, including the album’s title track. The ACM Artist of the Decade entertainer first introduced new music from the album in May with the release of the fan-appreciation anthem, “Tough Crowd” at this year’s ACM Awards, where the 3X ACM Entertainer of the Year winner was again an Entertainer of the Year nominee. The album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, is available for pre-save/pre-add now, including exclusive pre-order packages here. 

HIGHWAY DESPERADO follows his album MACON, GEORGIA, which earned praise from Rolling Stone, Stereogum, The Tennessean, Entertainment Tonight, E! News and more.  The album earned Aldean his 27th career-charting #1 single, "Trouble With A Heartbreak,” as well as a Billboard Music Award nomination for “Top Country Song” and awards from ACM, CMT, iHeart, and a GRAMMY nomination for “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood. Since making his chart debut in 2005, the Georgia native has earned the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart - more than any other artist - his “songs of small-town living, love and loss have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard) and have “vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). His current tour of the same name continues through October 27th. For more information on Jason Aldean including additional tour dates and new music, visit www.JasonAldean.com.
 

Photo Credit: Brian Higbee

REMAINING HIGHWAY DESPERADO 2023 TOUR DATES: 
Fri Oct 27 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Sat Oct 28 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

About Jason Aldean: 

3X ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean has bolstered 27 No. 1 hits, over 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold with “his own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). He has earned the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart - more than any other artist - since his debut in 2005, with “songs of small-town living, love and loss that have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard). Currently on his sold-out Highway Desperado tour across the US, the Georgia native continues his “country superstar status" (Variety) with his forthcoming 11th studio album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, which is set to be released November 3rd. In addition to three tracks co-written by Aldean, the album features “Tough Crowd”-which he debuted at the 2023 ACM Awards as an Entertainer of the Year nominee-as well as his career first Hot 100 chart-topping hit, “Try That In A Small Town,” and fan-favorite tracks “Let Your Boys Be Country” and “Whiskey Drink.” Produced by longtime producer Michael Knox, HIGHWAY DESPERADO is the follow up to Aldean’s tenth studio album, MACON, GEORGIA, which debuted to critical acclaim, with Stereogum naming it an "Album of the Week” and the Tennessean praising that “MACON, GEORGIA finds Aldean honed in on his vision for this era of his career” and “kicks off his career's next era.” The project’s featured the history-making, multi-week No. 1 "powerful duet" (Rolling Stone) ”If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood, which earned Aldean his 26th career #1 at Country radio and won ACM Single of the Year, iHeartRadio Country Song of the Year, and CMT Collaborative Video of the Year as well as Billboard and GRAMMY nominations. For more information on Jason Aldean including tour dates and pre-save/pre-add information for HIGHWAY DESPERADO, visit www.jasonaldean.com.

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HUNTERGIRL'S “AIN’T ABOUT YOU” IMPACTS RADIO TODAY

America’s sweetheart, vocal powerhouse, and esteemed songwriter HunterGirl’s powerful “Ain’t About You” today impacts country radio, securing this week’s coveted most-added accolade on Wheelhouse Records, locking in 46 first-week stations in markets including San Francisco, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Detroit, Minneapolis, Charlotte, Portland, Ore., and San Antonio.

HunterGirl is the first female country artist in over 30 years to write her debut radio single by herself. “Ain’t About You” is produced by award-winning producer Lindsay Rimes (Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini).

“Having a song on country radio has been my dream since I was a little girl,” says HunterGirl. “‘Ain’t About You’ was supposed to be my ‘I’m leaving Nashville song,’ and it ended up being my ‘staying in Nashville song.’ I hope that anyone who is thinking about giving up on their dreams hears this song and decides to give it a second chance.”

“HunterGirl is an amazing singer and songwriter, but what really differentiates her is her heart, which is on full display when she meets fans, radio programmers and even strangers on the street," says Ken Tucker, VP of Promotion, Wheelhouse Records. "She’s a generational talent, and I can’t wait to watch her journey. ‘Ain’t About You’ is a song that she wrote entirely on her own, and for a debut single on a female country artist, that's a benchmark that hasn't been hit in the last 30 years." 

Having grown up winning singing and songwriting competitions and cutting her teeth performing on Lower Broadway, the American Idol runner-up came home from back-to-back writing sessions one day with an ache she just couldn’t shake. Seeing the success of her friends - signing record and publishing deals - she couldn’t help but wonder if she was on the right path, still chasing her musical dream in Nashville, when she hadn’t made much leeway. 

Discouraged with a breaking heart, trembling voice and eyes filled with tears, she put pen to paper for a 45-minute conversation with Jesus. Written just two weeks before she auditioned for ABC’s American Idol, the hauntingly honest words of “Ain’t About You” flooded out of her like a resounding prayer, reminding her there’s “purpose in the wait.” 

Scared of rejection, she kept the song a secret, until she finally had some liquid courage and sang it for American Idol winners Chayce Beckham and Noah Thompson at a BBQ cookout where they were passing around a guitar. It wasn’t until she heard their shocked response and fervent encouragement that she finally decided it was time to share it, and since the release of the heart-stirring song, it has already received tremendous praise from People, PopCulture, American Songwriter, CMT, Entertainment Tonight, Taste of Country, The Boot and more: 

Photo Credit: David McClister

“HunterGirl ‘peeled back her soul’ and the song - a soulful tearjerker of a ballad questioning if ‘tomorrow's the day those closed doors will open up’ poured from her like water and wine.”
– Tennessean

“It's an inspiring anthem for anyone seeking their true calling, made even more powerful by the circumstances under which she wrote it.” – Sweety High

“‘Ain’t About You,’ is a product of this experience as it uncovers an authentic look into the power of prayerand patience in her personal journey.” – Country Now

“The raw track is full of chilling conviction. The striking and painfully relatable lyrics truly fall out of the Tennessee girl in the most honest and humble of ways.” – All Country News

“HunterGirl showcases exactly why America fell in love with her in this song.” – Country Swag

About HunterGirl:

A Tennessee native, singer/songwriter HunterGirl has been performing since she was three years old and writing songs since she was nine. In her early teens, she performed at venues across the United States, competed in singing competitions and won the 2014 Texaco Country Showdown. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville and immediately started playing gigs at Nashville’s most famous venues including Tootsie’s, Rippy’s, Jason Aldean’s Bar, The Listening Room, and HonkyTonk Central, winning songwriting contests such as “Nash Next” and the prestigious “Nashville Songwriter Association International” in her spare time. Due to having family members who served in the military, HunterGirl holds a deep admiration for our Country’s armed forces and tenaciously works with many veteran organizations, where she uses music therapy to transform veterans’ stories into songs. She’s shared the stage with Country superstars Old Dominion, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Sara Evans and more. Last year, she competed on American Idol, where the “country singer with a bright future” (Hollywood Life) delivered standout performances that Taste of Country called “impressive,” “shining,” “chill-worthy,” and “glowing,” winning the hearts of millions across the country. Praised by Idol judge and Country superstar Luke Bryan as the “new age Miranda Lambert” and his “favorite female Country voice,” “HunterGirl has wowed the Country music community since she stepped foot onto the American Idol stage” (Billboard). “Despite missing out on the win, her crooning vocals and intimate original song, ‘Red Bird,’ has made her one to watch in the Country scene (American Songwriter). Skyrocketing to No. 1 on iTunes All-Genre and Country charts, “the budding Country star” (Taste of Country) performed her heartfelt and deeply personal original track “Red Bird” on Live with Kelly & Ryan and has appeared on Good Morning America. Now, with the release of her label debut tracks “Hometown Out Of Me,” “Lonely Outta You” and her hauntingly powerful debut radio single “Ain’t About You,” driven by her distinct and genuine vocals, unwavering tenacity, and heart of gold, HunterGirl is on the fast track to becoming Country’s next big female artist.

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Windsor's Jared Anthony and Legendary Rap Icon Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels of RUN-DMC Team Up for New Rap/Rock Collaboration

Jared Anthony is an edgy, melodic rapper/singer/songwriter/producer from Ontario, Canada. His musical style blends many influences of pop, rock, and alternative, with a heavy melodic hip hop vibe, but with an eclectic and creative new kind of sound that makes Jared Anthony stand out. Jared Anthony recently collaborated with Legendary Rap Icon, Rock-N-Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels of RUN-DMC on his newest single “Sold My Soul (Bought It Back With Rock 'n' Roll)”.

PREVIEW “SOLD MY SOUL” HERE

“Sold My Soul”, which is scheduled for release Friday, October 27th on all major platforms, will feature an all-star lineup including Jared Anthony and DMC on vocals, John Moyer (Disturbed) on bass, Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves) on rhythm guitar, Will Hunt (Evanescence) on drums, and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns ‘N Roses, Sons of Apollo, Asia) on lead guitar. Thal also co-produced (along with manager John Gomez), mixed, and mastered the song. With endorsements by some of the most respected rap and rock performers/musicians in the world, Jared Anthony is poised to breakout and be an artist to watch for in 2024.

“'For ‘Sold My Soul’, we were going for that Old School meets New School rap/rock vibe, I’m super pumped about this new collaboration with the legend DMC, and can’t wait to drop it,” says Jared Anthony.

“This song is to show that the OGs and the Young Gs can work together, so we can make the world better,” said DMC.

Jared Anthony and DMC got to perform “Sold My Soul” together at Rock The Park Music Festival in London, ON to a packed crowd. Watch Teaser Video HERE

Jared Anthony and DMC recently filmed a video for the upcoming “Sold My Soul”track that was directed by Dale "Rage" Resteghini. The official video drops on YouTube on October 31st (Halloween) and premieres on The Power Hour Showwith Matt Pinfield on AXS TV Nov 2nd, so make sure to tune-in at 11pm EST!

Dale has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world and the list of names is almost endless; Guns N’ Roses, Fall Out Boy, Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, Hatebreed, Pitbull, Diddy, Soulja Boy, Slipknot, Ice Cube, Flo Rida, Cypress Hill, All That Remains, TI, Gym Class Heroes, Method Man, Escape The Fate, Redman, Sevendust, Rick Ross, Tyga, Li’l Wayne, Lil Kim, Trivium, The Game, Everlast, Akon, Lil Jon, Ludacris, Three 6 Mafia, Vanilla Ice, and that is just a sample.

The video will also feature cameos by John Moyer (Disturbed), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves), Will Hunt (Evanescence), and Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns ‘N Roses, Sons of Apollo, Asia).

Jared Anthony’s previous single “Back Of My Heart” was a collaboration with enigmatic artist CLEVER, who’s written songs and collaborated with JuiceWRLD, Post Malone, Justin Beiber, and Chris Brown. Prior to that, Jared’s single “Over My Head” featured guest musicians, Matt Noveskey (bass) and Will Knaak (guitar), from platinum-selling alternative rock band Blue October, and Evan Stanley, son of KISS legend Paul Stanley. Additionally, Jared Anthony’s song "Mayday" was a featured track in the best-selling basketball series video game, NBA 2k. His music has garnered over 30 million streams on Spotify, nearly 200k monthly listeners, and his fan base continues to grow exponentially.

In 2021, Jared Anthony and management formed a partnership with music industry guru, Steve Stoute and his new music platform, UnitedMasters. Stoute, who is the founder and CEO of UnitedMasters and Translation, recently closed a $50M Series C at a $550M valuation to further support and empower the artists they work with to find commercial success in the creator economy. UnitedMasters, meanwhile, has helped launch the careers of artists like platinum-selling rapper NLE Choppa, plus Lil Tecca, Tobe Nwigwe, Lil XXEL and others.

"UnitedMasters has an amazing team of like-minded creatives who sincerely want to see their artists succeed in the music industry and grow into global acts,” says manager John Gomez.

“Jared's music has clearly connected with his fans, and his blending of genres only seems to be increasing in popularity,” said Gomez. “Nowadays, artists and bands don’t have to stay within the confines of a particular genre and Jared Anthony is at the forefront of this current hybrid nature in popular music,” concludes Gomez.

“It was an honor to share the stage with DMC and I also got to showcase at the Canadian Music Week Festival for their 40th Anniversary, which was a blast,” says Jared Anthony.

“I’m looking forward to performing more live shows in North America and beyond in 2024,” concludes Jared Anthony.

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The Devil Wears Prada + Fit For A King Announce Winter 2024 Leg of Metalcore Dropouts Tour

SECOND SEMESTER KICKS OFF IN JANUARY

FIT FOR A KING + THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA are thrilled to announce the Winter 2024 leg of the Metalcore Dropouts Tour. The Fall 2023 leg wrapped up last week and the co-headline pairing is so good it needs to keep going!

The Metalcore Dropouts 2nd Semester Tour finds Counterparts returning as support, along with Avoid as openers. 

Leg 2 kicks off on January 16 in Kansas City and runs through February 24 in Minneapolis.

Tickets and VIP upgrades are available here and here and go on sales on Friday, October 27.

"When the Metalcore Dropouts tour started out with such a bang, we knew we had to keep the party going for all of the cities that we missed along the way," says TDWP's Jeremy DePoyster. "The shows have been absolutely psychotic and the hangs have been even better, and we are thrilled to be able to bring our buddies in Avoid along this time. These have been the best TDWP shows of our career, and the energy is pure chaos, insanity, and fun.  The Second Semester will be nonstop mayhem across North America — do NOT miss this tour!"

"Our time on Metalcore Dropouts was so incredible that we wanted to bring the show to even more cities," says FFAK's Ryan Kirby. "So behold… the second semester!"

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA + FIT FOR A KING ON TOUR:
WITH COUNTERPARTS  + AVOID:
1/16 — Kansas City, MO — Uptown Theater
1/17 — Fayetteville, AR — JJ's Live
1/19 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
1/20 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
1/21 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
1/23 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom
1/24 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
1/26 — Harrisburg, PA — HMAC
1/27 — Huntington, NY — Paramount
1/28 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom
1/30 — Hartford, CT — The Webster
1/31 — Richmond, VA — The National
2/2 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
2/3 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
2/4 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
2/6 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
02/7 — Austin, TX — Emo's
2/9 — Tucson, AZ — Rialto Theatre
2/10 — San Diego, CA — Soma
2/11 — San Francisco, CA — The Regency Ballroom
2/13 — Boise, ID — Knitting Factory
2/14 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
2/15 — Vancouver, BC — Commodore Ballroom
2/16 — Portland, OR — Crystal Ballroom
2/17 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
2/20 — Edmonton, AB — Midway Music Hall
2/21 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre
2/23 — Winnipeg, MB — The Park Theatre
2/24 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore