Billy Morrison Releases New Lyric Video for "THE SOUND OF FREEDOM"

Billy Morrison has just released the lyric video for "The Sound of Freedom," a standout track from his solo album, The Morrison Project. The album was released through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.

Morrison commented, "Perhaps quite a timely lyric video, considering everything that is going on around the world. 'The Sound of Freedom,' one of my favorite tracks on The Morrison Project album, has a really cool lyric video now."

In addition to this release, Billy Morrison recently celebrated a double victory at the Independent Hollywood Music Awards (IHMA). He won Best Rock Song and Best Album for The Morrison Project at the awards ceremony held on July 18th at the historic Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA.

The album is available digitally HERE

THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. The songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles at various studios and were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests.

TLG | ZOID has entered into a strategic alliance with The Label Group and dCommunity, signaling a progressive approach to the evolving music industry landscape and positioning TLG | ZOID as a frontrunner in integrating artist-centric initiatives and fan engagement within the metaverse and blockchain technology.

The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter is primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens, has expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with TLG|ZOID, highlighting the importance of a record deal that respects the artist's creative freedom and ensures widespread distribution across all platforms. This collaboration not only signifies a forward-thinking move in the music industry but also aligns with the evolving landscape of entertainment, where the integration of digital and virtual spaces is becoming increasingly prevalent.

THRASH LEGENDS, SADUS, DEBUT NEW LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'THE DEVIL IN ME' AHEAD OF EUROPEAN FESTIVAL DATES

In anticipation for their upcoming return to Europe, East Bay thrash metal legends SADUS have revealed a new lyric video for ‘The Devil In Me’, from their latest album, The Shadow Inside, available from Nuclear Blast Records. The band will be perform a hometown warm up show in Petaluma, CA on July 27th before heading across the Atlantic for European festivals.

SADUS Tour Dates:

July 27 - Petaluma, CA - Phoenix Theater

Aug 8 - Nottertal-Heilinger Heights, DE - Party San Open Air Festival

Aug 9 - Kortrijk, BE - Alcatraz Metal Festival

Aug 10 - Josefov, CZ - Brutal Assault Festival

Aug 11 - Derbyshire, UK - Bloodstock Open Air Festival

‘THE DEVIL IN ME’ LYRIC VIDEO

SADUS is currently touring in support of The Shadow Inside, which was released in November 2023 with Nuclear Blast Records. The band’s 6th full-length was recorded with Juan Urteaga (EXODUS, TESTAMENT, MACHINE HEAD) at Trident Studios and features ominous artwork by accomplished artist Travis Smith (FLESHGOD APOCALPYSE, OPETH). Their first record in 17 years is a contemporary thrash classic with colossal, groove-laden riffs at break-neck rhythm and blistering solos as heard on blistering tracks like ‘Scorched And Burnt,’ ‘It’s The Sickness’ and ‘Ride The Knife,” that further cement the band’s legacy as one of thrash metal’s most quintessential bands.

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About SADUS:

After 17 long years since SADUS last bestowed a new record upon the world, the band unleashed the beast once again with the release of their 6th full-length album, The Shadow Inside, with Nuclear Blast Records in November 2023.

Adorned with the compelling artwork of Travis Smith, the album cover depicts an all-consuming demon of the cosmos fiercely enveloping a tortured soul beneath, perfectly encapsulating the vision and duality that the songs on this record deliver. Founder and drummer Jon Allen shares his excitement about working with Travis once again, reminiscing about their collaboration on Elements of Anger. He points out that several tracks on the new album, such as ‘The Devil In Me’ and ‘The Shadow Inside,’ revolve around the idea of an internal entity constantly pushing us. At times, one might find themselves at the edge of reason, attributing their actions to the shadow within, an external force they blame for their choices. While not a concept album per-se, every song deals with life decisions and the importance of taking responsibility for one's actions to unlock the best life has to offer. The track ‘The Shadow Inside’ boasts a heavier and slower tone, with a touch of classic, gut-wrenching grind, creating a fitting climax to the album.

A formidable darkness flows through tracks like ‘Anarchy’. Evidently influenced by the tumultuous post-Covid times of mass hysteria, looting, and general loss of control, the melody reflects this chaotic environment. Allen describes the track as “more straightforward and in-your-face, hitting listeners right in the gut. ”Despite the intensity, SADUS manages to retain their signature death/thrash blend, staying true to their old-school roots. The aggression remains palpable, allowing their music to speak for itself with raw, unapologetic power.

‘Scorched and Burnt’ follows suit, with its steady beat and chaotic vocals seamlessly intertwining with blistering guitar work. The track gradually transitions into an impassioned melody, igniting a fiery explosion as the song nears its conclusion. Although inspired by the literal wildfires that plagued California during its creation, ‘Scorched and Burnt’ delves deeper into the idea that individuals often feel like someone or something is constantly out to get them. Yet, in the end, the song urges unity, recognizing that every action, even in chaos, ripples through the lives of others.

The process of creating The Shadow Inside was unhurried and unencumbered by unnecessary roadblocks. SADUS allowed their creativity to flow naturally, collecting riffs and writing together in person.The band took their time, nurturing and developing their musical ideas until they evolved into the powerful tracks we hear today. Allen emphasizes that their drama-free and family-oriented approach to making music is one of the reasons their sound speaks so powerfully to their fans. Collaborating with Juan Urteaga of Trident Studios added another layer of refinement to the album, as his expertise in death metal played a vital role in shaping its overall sound.

All that being said, SADUS is not a band that simply stands apart from the crowd for the sake of being different. They stand tall, unswayed by mass hysteria and media influences, choosing to make their own decisions and encourage others to do the same. In a world filled with disinformation and false flags, they emphasize the importance of being smart, using common sense, thinking for ourselves, and remaining aware of our surroundings.

With their uncompromising vision, SADUS continues to stand as a beacon of authenticity and integrity within the heavy metal community, forever forging their path in the ever-evolving landscape of music.

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Bodysnatcher release new track & video "Infested"

Heavy Floridian quartet Bodysnatcher have released their latest track and music video "Infested." The punishing track is featured on the band's EP, Vile Conduct, releasing digitally on September 3 via MNRK Heavy.  

Bodysnatcher's Kyle Carter says, "'Infested' is about falling back into depression over and over again. It’s about being on the cusp of giving up and telling yourself that you’re going to do whatever you can to heal and come out okay on the other end. Depression is a lifelong fight, and we’re always going to feel like it’s important to talk about.”

In addition to previously announced EU dates, today, the band announces their extensive U.S. fall tour in support of Fit For An Autopsy.  These dates kick off on October 18, 2024, at the Palladium in Worcester, MA, and wrap on November 17 at Toad's Place in New Haven.  Full dates are below.

Watch the sinister visual for "Infested" directed by Errick Easterday below:

The band previously released the tracks "Human Disdain," "Severed" and MURDER8 ft. Jamey Jasta from the EP.  The Vile Conduct  EP sheds light on the human race being disgusting and realizing that it is also part of all of us, whether we want it to or not. Produced by the legendary Will Putney (Fit for an Autopsy, END, Knocked Loose), Vile Conduct touches on personal tales of loss at the hands of addiction and substance, all through a unique lens of bitter remorse and ruthless aggression that only Bodysnatcher could provide.

Since their 2014 inception in Melbourne, Florida, Bodysnatcher have been bringing nothing but the finest in furious, extreme music. Combining crushing breakdowns with eerie ambience, scathing riffs and grisly grooves, the band have become synonymous with “heavy,” invoking violence in every city they happen to visit, spawning mosh pits that leave nothing but craters in their wake. 

US & EU DATES:
08/02 - Romania, Rasnov - Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08/03 - Slovakia, Bratislava - Bordel Na Dunaji Vol. 2 
08/04 - Germany, Lobnitz - Full Rewind Festival
08/05 - Austria, Salzburg - Rockhouse
08/06 - Poland, Krakow - Kwadrat
08/07 - Poland, Warsaw - Proxima
08/08 - Czech Republic, Jaromer - Brutal Assault
08/09 - Germany, Oberhausen - Kulttempel
08/10 - Belgium, Kortnrijk - Alcatraz Open Air 
08/12 - Germany, Wolfsburg - Jugendhaus Ost
08/13 - Germany, Berlin - SO36
08/14 - Netherlands, Leeuwarden - Neuswhoorn
08/15 - Germany, Sulingen - Reload Festival
08/16 - Switzerland, Vallamand - Rock The Lakes 
08/17 - Germany, Dinkelsbuehl - Summer Breeze
08/18 - Netherlands, Eindhoven - Dynamo Metalfestival
10/18 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium*
10/19 - New York, NY - Irving Plaza*
10/20 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of Living Arts*
10/22 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage*
10/23 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground*
10/24 - Atlanta, GA The Masquerade (Heaven)*
10/25 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live*
10/26 - West Palm Beach, FL - Banyan Live*
10/28 - Houston, TX - House of Blues*
10/29 - San Antonio, TX - Vibes Event Center*
10/30 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater*
11/01 - Mesa, AZ - Nile Theater*
11/03 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
11/05 - Portland, OR - Roseland Theater*
11/06 - Seattle, WA - El Corazón*
11/08 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex*
11/09 - Denver, CO - Summit*
11/10 - Wichita, KS - Templelive*
11/12 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theater*
11/13 - Chicago, IL - Metro*
11/14 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew’s Hall*
11/15 - Cleveland, Oh-  House of Blues*
11/16 - McKees Rocks, PA - Roxian Theatre*
11/17 - New Haven, CT - Toad’s*
02/14 – Fremantle, AUS – Metropolis Fremantle
02/16 – Adelaide, AUS – Hindley St Music Hall
02/18 – Melbourne, AUS – Forum Melbourne
02/20 – Newtown, AUS – Enmore Theatre
02/22 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall

* with Fit For An Autopsy

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STARSET Share New Visual Transmission "DEGENERATE"

SECOND LEG OF "IMMERSION: THE FINAL CHAPTER" TOUR KICKS OFF ON AUGUST 31 IN COLUMBUS AND RUN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 25 IN INDIANAPOLIS

Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective STARSET have shared the video for their latest transmission "DEGENERATE."

Watch it below. 

STARSET previously announced the second leg of their "IMMERSION: THE FINAL CHAPTER" tour, set for late summer and early fall 2024. The tour is an "Evening With Starset" and kicks off August 31 in the band's native Columbus, Ohio and runs through September 25 in Indianapolis. It also includes an appearance at the Louder Than Life festival in Louisville. This trek follows the Spring 2024 leg. The tour was almost 100% sold out across 20 dates. Tickets and VIP are available here.

Known for their groundbreaking and immersive live shows the tour is framed by a dystopian futuristic narrative. These, shows, known as "DEMONSTRATIONS," promise a most-anticipated conclusion to narrative threads that have been woven into their multimedia experiences, through music, videos and live performances.

Earlier this spring, STARSET also shared the official music video for the brand new single "BRAVE NEW WORLD." Watch it here.

The high demand that defined the Spring 2024 leg, coupled with the ability to experience these brand new songs and forthcoming, additional new material, is certainly reason enough for rock fans across the country to be excited for these upcoming demonstrations.

Lauded by Forbes as having "one of the most firmly established brands of any modern rock band," Columbus, Ohio's STARSET are creating a true multimedia empire with music at its core. Their hits include RIAA Platinum-selling hit "My Demons" (2012) and RIAA Gold-selling single "It Has Begun" (2014), with others soon to follow. With a staggering 5 billion streams and a rapidly growing rabid global fanbase, 2024 sees STARSET poised to rise as one of rock's next superstar acts.

STARSET 2024 TOUR DATES:
8/31 —  Columbus, OH — KEMBA LIVE!
9/6 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
9/8 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/9 —  Toronto, ON — HISTORY
9/10 —  Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
9/12 —  Richmond, VA — The National
9/13 —  Silver Spring, MD  — The Fillmore
9/14 —  Albany, NY — Albany Capital Center
9/15 —  Huntington, NY — The Paramount
9/17 —  Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
9/20 — St. Paul, MN — Myth Live
9/21 —  Omaha, NE — The Astro
9/23 —  Madison, WI — The Sylvee
9/24 —  St. Louis, MO — The Pageant
9/25 —  Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
9/26 —  Louisville, KY —  Louder Than Life

Black Lava Reign Supreme on New Guitar Playthrough

"Perhaps the best thing to come out of Australia since the Bloomin' Onion" - Metal Injection

"Familiar yet undeniably creative, heavy and a clear statement in the darkness of music" - Metal Roos

"A fantastic album...wrapped up in a package that is so tight, you couldn't squeeze in between the layers if you were as thin as paper." - Metal Temple

"Black Lava scrachtes a particular itch when you need music that is heavy, groovy and gritty" - Metal Epidemic

"Riff after riff, chug after chug, these songs bleed with strength and perseverance" - Monuments in Ruin

On their new album, Black Lava summon another perfect storm. The Savage Winds to Wisdom swirls together eerie blackened countermelodies and hexing prog with a heavy load of old-school headbanging. The riffs on "Dark Legacy" loom large, casting a fiery shadow over the kingdom of metal that warns of the band's growing legend.

“We sharpened our tools with this album”, Black Lava says. “We went a little more brutal and that sets the tone for where we’ll head in the future".

Watch the guitar playthrough for "Dark Legacy" below.

The Savage Winds to Wisdom is out now on Season of Mist.

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Black Lava erupted out of Australia's metal scene during the first trying year of the pandemic. But the band came together with all the ease of a natural stream. All four members have crossed paths around the various corners of the Melbourne underground. Guitarist Ben Boyle also shreds alongside bassist Nick Rackham in Hadal Maw and A Million Dead Birds Laughing.

Their potent alchemy is the skeleton key that unlocks "Dark Legacy". With the tap of his fingers, Boyle casts a menacing spell from gloomy minor chord dissonance and technical wizardry. Though it's Rackham's monstrous bass groove that hits like a spear straight through the heart.   

“We took greater care with compositions on The Savage Winds to Wisdom”, Boyle says. “There’s more depth and layering to the riffs and melodies. By calling on a broader list of inspirations and tones, the album has a real sense of balance, a certain quality that will lend itself to repeat listens and attention to detail, while still staying true to what we set out to do with Black Lava; create heavy, energetic and catchy tunes that emanate a sense of atmosphere and power for the listener.”

The guitar playthrough of "Dark Legacy" was shot at Bushido Studios. It was filmed, edited and coloured by Black Lava's drummer Dan Presland.

Like any good sorcerer, Black Lava cast a wicked array of spells. Dan Presland, Ben Boyle and Rob Watkins treated Outburn magazine to a list of the band's potent influences and most punishing songs. 

Read Black Lava's Influences & Essentials

https://outburn.com/all-features/black-lava/

On The Savage Winds to Wisdom, Black Lava conduct a perfect storm.       

Recording line-up 
Dan Presland (drums) 
Ben Boyle (guitar) 
Ben Boyle (bass) 
Rob Watkins (vocals) 

Guest musician
Benjamin Baret (Ne Obliviscaris, Vipassi) plays the guitar solo on "The Savage Winds to Wisdom". 

Live line-up 
Dan Preslans (drums 
Ben Boyle (guitar) 
Nick Rackham (bass) 
Rob Watkins (vocals)

Recording studio 
Bushido Studios in Melbourne, Australia

Producer and sound engineer
Troy Mccosker

Mastering, mixing and engineering 
Studio Fredman and Fredrick Nordstrom

Cover art
Paolo Girardi


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NYC artist Joe Geni releases cinematic single 'City Where The Sky Subsides', previewing new album

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


New York-based artist Joe Geni presents his new single 'City Where The Sky Subsides', an upbeat and high-energy track with captivating lyrics interwoven with cinematic orchestration. Cleverly architected with operatic majesty, stunning vocals soar through the song's richly orchestrated foundation.

This single previews Geni's third album 'Cities Built Upon Cities', which traces the transformation of Long Island City, the part of Queens that Geni calls home, situated across the East River from Manhattan with its stunning skyline views. Now booming with skyscrapers, this place is now haunted by its industrial past and friends who have moved on, revealed in these recordings, which explore themes of change, impermanence, and feeling lost amidst the city's constant evolution.

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

"'City Where The Sky Subsides' is a move away from the more electronic sound of many of my other tunes in favor of a straight floor-it-on-the-highway anthemic rock song (amusing since I was quarantined during the recording and the guitar was recorded on a 1/10w amp that fits on a bookshelf)," says Joe Geni.

"This single’s premise is simple: a man disappointed that a promising date got rained out, leaving him “gazing out a double pane stained by exploding rain until the sky subsides.” If you’ve ever ended up stuck inside waiting for the weather to change, this one’s for you."

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

With a distinct, instantly recognizable voice (a blisteringly high tenor with a 3.5 octave range), he has a knack for communicating complex ideas through his lyrics, ruminating on themes related to international affairs, climate change, demography, transportation and urban infrastructure, but also the grand sweep of the human experience, including love, regret, modern art and even dinosaurs.

Since emerging on the music scene with his 2019 debut album 'After Wandering Empire', Geni released his 'Doggerland' album in 2021, both of which were also produced by Charlie Nieland.

Earlier this year, Joe Geni released 'City of Energy', which will also appear on the new album. This pop-meets-dancehall-inspired track is an ode to New Yorkers, who exert enormous efforts to pursue their dreams with no guarantee of reaching them. He explains, "This song is about searching for love in a city that feeds on energy, both from its humans and its electrical grid. The city is hungry. The infrastructure is changing. The people are too. Does it all lead to a happy place? This is the question."

As of July 23, 'City Where The Sky Subsides' will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Cities Built Upon Cities' album, out October 4, is now available for pre-order via Bandcamp.

SINGLE CREDITS
Music written by Joe Geni
Lyrics and vocals by Joe Geni
All instruments by Joe Geni, except drums by Mikhail Sapozhnikov
Produced, mixed and mastered by Charlie Nieland 
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Cover artwork by Joe Geni
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THREE GUESTS, SURPRISE SONGS: Kenny Rocks LA's SoFi Stadium

Twenty-four shows into a summer that’s seen the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee shattering attendance records, besting his own numbers and often moving his stage all the way to the back wall, Kenny Chesney hit Los Angeles like a favorite son come home. Without missing a beat, he moved from a high velocity “Living in Fast Forward” to a surging medley of “Beer In Mexico,” “Keg In The Closet” and guitar-forward “KC/DC,” then a double time “Here And Now” as he returned to SoFi Stadium. The only country act – and second overall to the Rolling Stones – to bring two tours through the Inglewood, Calif.-based venue, the crowd was up and ready for whatever the night might hold.
 
“You can tell when you hit the stage,” reflected the eight-time Entertainer of the Year, “when an audience is ready to bring everything they’ve got. No Shoes Nation more than showed up at SoFi; they sang hard, were on their feet from the beginning and really leaning into songs that set a positive vibe for living life in the moment.”
 
Beyond multiple week No. 1s “Summertime,” “Get Along,” “American Kids” and “Save It For A Rainy Day,” the man the Wall Street Journal called “The King of the Road” blazed through fan favorites “Somewhere With You,” “Never Wanted Nothing More,” “How Forever Feels” and “Young.” Even more thrilling: three special guests, who each joined Chesney for a pair of songs.
 
First up was Uncle Kracker, who romped through the pair’s five week No. 1, double-Platinum smash “When The Sun Goes Down,” followed by sharing Mentor Williams’ “Drift Away,” which Kracker took to No. 1 for 28 weeks on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. That turned straight into a euphoric rendition of “All The Pretty Girls” with Megan Moroney, rolling into a romping rendition of “She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy.”
 
But the evening’s biggest surprise was Kelsea Ballerini, who the stadium-sized headliner hadn’t realized was in California. Surprising him Saturday with an ask to come sing, the pair dueted on their Country Music Association award-winning “half of my hometown,” as well as a yearning rendition of Chesney’s Grace Potter pairing “You & Tequila.”
 
“The beauty of music, especially live music, is that every day is different, and every day it will surprise you,” he said after the show. “If you’re in-the-moment of it, you can sing with three really good friends in the same show, and know that will never happen again…”
 
Certainly, for an audience who bestowed Chesney with license plates invoking song titles from Arizona (DOWNDRD), California (LYKWEDO) and Nevada (1MRSNST), it was a night where music set the tone and delivered a kind of rapture that saw the crowd waving their arms from side-to-side song-after-song and taking chorus-after-chorus along with Chesney and band.
 
“It’s fun when my friends come out and sing with me,” Chesney says of the night’s collaborations. “It makes the music seem alive. It’s like hearing No Shoes Nation: that’s when all the happy and the magic come together.”
 
Presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, it’s all about the friends, high energy and songs people know by heart.
 

“...because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...”

Kenny Chesney Performs at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, July 20, 2024 | Photo Credit: Ash Summerford

Kenny Chesney’s Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour Remaining Dates
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
July 24            Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^
July 27            Denver, Colo.  ||  Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Aug. 3             Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Nissan Stadium
Aug. 8             Columbus, Ohio  ||  Historic Crew Stadium*
Aug. 10           Detroit, Mich.  ||  Ford Field
Aug. 15           Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Aug. 17           East Rutherford, N.J.  ||  MetLife Stadium
Aug. 23           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only

BMG ANNOUNCES ADMIN DEAL WITH PUBLISHING COMPANY TRIPLE PLAY MUSIC

BMG Nashville announces joint venture with Triple Play Music, owned by Jason Aldean with longtime bandmates Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy. Triple Play’s songwriter roster includes John Edwards, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Night Train Records’ John Morgan and new signee veteran songwriter Neil Thrasher.

 

"Jason, Kurt, and Tully are BBR Music Group/ BMG family. We are thrilled to partner with Triple Play and welcome Neil Thrasher. It is amazing to watch the creative energy between these long-time friends. The talent is unmatched, and we are proud to be on this journey with them," says Creative Director, BMG, Amy Hendon Scott. 


Award-winning songwriter Neil Thrasher is one of Nashville’s most accomplished songwriters, with hundreds of songs recorded over the last 25 years by some of Country music’s most successful artists — Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Randy Houser, Ronnie Dunn, Tyler Farr, Reba McEntire, and many others. His songs have sold more than 50 million records and have spent 25 weeks at #1 including the following Jason Aldean hits: “Tattoos On This Town," “Fly Over States," “Night Train” and “Rearview Town."

Photo ID (L-R): BMG's Chris Oglesby, Kurt Allison, Jason Aldean, Neil Thrasher, Tully Kennedy, BMG's Amy Hendon Scott,
BMG's Camryn Clark

(Hed) P.E. Announce the DETOX Summer Tour!; New Album "DETOX" OUT NOW!

(Hed) P.E. are touring in support of their new album DETOX. The tour kicks off on August 10th at Franklin Farms in Snohomish, WA.

Huntington Beach, California’s (Hed) P.E. were founded in 1994 by frontman Jahred Gomes, whose goal was to fuse the region’s long standing punk rock heritage with G-funk-inflected hip hop – (Hed) P.E.’s „G-punk“ was born! The group found mainstream success in the early 2000s via their second and third albums, Broke and Blackout.

In 2023 (Hed) P.E. released their full length album Detox which debuted #1 on Apple Itunes. The album was recorded at frontman Jared Gomes' private studio compound with additional production and songwriting alongside Remy Dovianus, before being mixed and mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Deftones, Static-X).

THE NEW ALBUM DETOX IS OUT NOW:

https://hedpe.ffm.to/detox

(Hed) P.E. Tour Dates:

Sat Aug 10 @ Franklin Farms in Snohomish, WA
Mon Aug 12 @ The Newberry in Great Falls, MT
Wed Aug 14 @ Studio B in Minneapolis, MN
Thu Aug 15 @ Northwoods Rock Rally in Glen Flora, WI
Fri Aug 16 @ The Rust Belt in Moline, IL
Sun Aug 18 @ Pops in Sauget, IL
Mon Aug 19 @ Park Hills Underground in Park Hills, MO
Tue Aug 20 @ The Forge in Joliet, IL
Thu Aug 22 @ Castle Theatre in Bloomington, IL
Fri Aug 23 @ The Machine Shop in Flint, MI
Sat Aug 24 @ Michigan Metal Fest in Battle Creek, MI
Sun Aug 25 @ Madison Live in Covington, KY
Tue Aug 27 @ The Winchester in Lakewood, OH
Wed Aug 28 @ King of Clubs in Columbus, OH
Thu Aug 29 @ Montage in Rochester, NY
Fri Aug 30 @ Reverb in Reading, PA
Sat Aug 31 @ Blue Fox Billiards in Winchester, VA
Sun Sep 1 @ Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ
Tue Sep 3 @ Zen West in Baltimore, MD
Wed Sep 4 @ Jolly Roger in Kill Devil Hills, NC
Thu Sep 5 @ Scandals Live in Virginia, Beach, VA
Fri Sep 6 @ Hooligans in Jacksonville, NC
Sat Sep 7 @ Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, NC
Sun Sep 8 @ The Rooster in Gastonia, NC
Mon Sep 9 @ Radio Room in Greenville, SC
Wed Sep 11 @ Open Chord in Knoxville, TN
Fri Sep 13 @ West End Trading in Sanford, FL
Sat Sep 14 @ Kona Skate Park in Jacksonville, FL
Sun Sep 15 @ Brass Mug in Tampa, FL
Tue Sep 17 @ The Ranch Concert Hall in Ft. Myers, FL
Thu Sep 19 @ Trolley Pub in Summerville, SC
Sat Sep 21 @ Eclectic Room in Angola, IN
Sun Sep 22 @ The Vixen Theatre in McHenry, IL
Tue Sep 24 @ HI-FI in Indianapolis, IN
Wed Sep 25 @ Lamasco Bar in Evansville, IN
Thu Sep 26 @ Hobart Art Theatre in Hobart, IN
Fri Sep 27 @ Venue Event Center in Cadillac, MI
Sat Sep 28 @ Diesel in Detroit, MI
Sun Sep 29 @ Louder Than Life in Louisville, KY
Tue Oct 1 @ The Majestic in Ft. Smith AR
Wed Oct 2 @ Southport in New Orleans, LA
Thu Oct 3 @ Scout Bar in Houston, TX
Fri Oct 4 @ Trees in Dallas, TX
Sat Oct 5 @ House of Rock in Corpus Christi, TX
Mon Oct 7 @ Come and Take It in Austin, TX
Wed Oct 9 @ The Rickhouse in Denver, CO
Thu Oct 10 @ Sunshine Studios in Colorado Springs, CO
Fri Oct 11 @ Liquid Joes in Salt Lake City, UT
Sat Oct 12 @ The Ranchhouse in Sparks, NV
Sun Oct 13 @ Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, CA

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Chicago's Evidence of a Struggle presents 'Keep It' - in defiance of harm, discomfort and damage

"Wonderfully cinematic, forward-thinking, open-minded, genre-hopping, rule-breaking... a symphony of sonics, subtlety and suppleness, and of the subverting of expectations" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"'Keep It' is a relentless prowl of low rumbling concrete scattered with the glass shards of guitar and keyboards. The controlled chaos of the instrumentation is in slow motion... an epic feel, as well as the queasy sense of being drunk and disorientated in an dystopian landscape" ~ Joyzine

"Fascinating... This melodic journey expertly fuses the innovative textures of art rock with the insurgent spirit of alternative music... a complex and immersive auditory universe" ~ Post-Punk.com

"'The coolness of electric jazz, Krautrock-inspired post-rock and atmospheric art rock... a gripping and upbeat refined sound & thoughtful arrangement with sonic prowess"~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Chaotic and lovely" ~ Punk Rock Beat


Chicago-based artist Evidence of a Struggle presents the frustration-laden single 'Keep It', featuring vocals in a truly powerful spoken-word meets post-rock clash. The accompanying animated video was created by fellow Chicago visual artist John Airo.

Centred around the musings of multi-instrumentalist Rev. Billy Simmons, Evidence of a Struggle creates lush, cinematic, beautiful and sometimes chaotic compositions, having released his 13-track debut album 'Evidence of a Struggle' in 2023.

"I decided to sing or rather read and yell on 'Keep It' because life has recently brought many subtle and not-so-subtle signs to my attention. It was showing me that it isn’t this perfect, beautiful dream and that many of us have stopped listening and seeing. We’re taking and not giving, and like I, many have stopped talking, and it’s become murderous," says Rev. Billy.

"I’ve been acutely aware for a long time that we’re not really listening, not seeing... Most of us don’t see or hear each other, nature or our bodies. We employ so many outside elements to help us ignore all those things right in front of us that are harmful, uncomfortable, and damaging."

Launched in 2020 with Rev. Billy playing every instrument and recording from The Glue Factory studio, he joined forces with renowned sound engineer Sanford Parker (Voivod, Russian Circles, Yob, Eyehategod, Wovenhand, Darkthrone) for additional production, recording and mastering. The resulting album is a worthwhile journey, blending numerous sub-genres of the alternative music realm.

"This music was inspired by what was going through my mind during the pandemic. It's all a declaration of solidarity. Some heavy stuff happened right at the beginning of lockdown - with the world, with family, friends, and personally - that affected my outlook on life and how finite and fleeting it is. I realized how fortunate I was to do every little thing that I could do and that it wouldn’t last forever. I was creating music to show people that, even though everyone was going through a tough time, we could still create, share and communicate musically with people and work things out," says Rev. Billy.

"At that time, everyone was telling everyone else what was right and what was wrong, trying to tell people what to do, and not just for their safety, but because they didn’t conform to their way of thinking. There was so much chatter. It was like a bad dream and I didn’t want to become a part of that. I wanted to let the music paint a mental picture as an act of support for whoever listened - in whatever voice spoke to them personally. But then I felt like I also needed to start to use my voice to say the things that I think needed to be said (and let my music with my voice speak to the people it needs to speak to)."

Transforming into a musical chameleon at night, Rev. Billy's day to day entails running Rev. Billy's Chop Shop, a salon with a creative space that regularly showcases artists' work (declared by Chicago Reader as the city's best gallery). Earlier in his journey, Rev. Billy collaborated with RCA artist Ké and artists (like Urge Overkill) on Touch and Go, and other majors like BMG and Universal.

Evidence of a Struggle's next album involves numerous notable artists, including drummer Matt Walker (Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, of1000faces, Garbage, Filter) and bassist Alan Berliant (Chris Connelly, Mavis Staples, Saint Asonia), in addition to Solomon Walker (Liz Phair, Bryan Adams, Morrissey, Eastern Shadows, Year of the Rabbit).
 
'Keep It' is out now as a standalone single via Bandcamp. The 'Evidence of a Struggle' album is also available via Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
All music written by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)
Performed by William P C Simmons V (aka Rev. Billy)
Produced by Sanford Parker
Loveless Publishing ASCAP
Videos by John Airo
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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SPECTRAL WOUND Unleashes Furious New Single, "The Horn Marauding"

Québec black metal horde SPECTRAL WOUND is now unleashing the ferocious new single, "The Horn Marauding," which is taken from the band's upcoming fourth studio album, 'Songs Of Blood and Mire,' which will be released on August 23, 2024 via Profound Lore Records. The song can be heard below.

Spectral Wound play black metal. Furious and visceral, untrammeled by esoteric posture or grasping idealism. It is music for the poisoned, the futile, the debauched and profane. The blooming of a flower of corruption, torn by cold winds. 

Pre-orders are now live HERE.

In addition, SPECTRAL WOUND will be performing a special run of dates in Canada and the EU/UK! The full run of upcoming performances can be found below.

SPECTRAL WOUND Live Dates 2024:

08/30 – 09/01: Edmonton, AB @ Infest Festival

09/07: Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus (w/Yerglas, Vesperal, Skumstrike)

10/24: London (UK) @ The Dome (w/Pagan Altar, Ante Inferno)

10/25: Copenhagen (DK) @ Pumpehuest (w/Imha Tarikat, Abyssinia)

10/26: Leipzig (DE) @ Institut fur Zukunft

10/27: Maastricht (NL) @ Samhain Festival

SPECTRAL WOUND Live Dates 2025:

04/17-20: Oslo (NO) @ Inferno Festival

Photo by Ben Zodiazepin

Spectral Wound play black metal. Furious and visceral, untrammelled by esoteric posture or grasping idealism. It is music for the poisoned, the futile, the debauched and profane. The blooming of a flower of corruption, torn by cold winds. 

Following the raw early offering of Terra Nullius (Arcane Angels/Out of Season 2015) Spectral Wound continued their path of creeping, opulent decay and searing melody, weaving strands of Métal noir Québécois with the weft of the Scandinavian canon. Refining its sound over Infernal Decadence (Vendetta, 2018) and the towering, exultant melancholy of A Diabolic Thirst (Profound Lore, 2021), with Songs Of Blood and Mire (Profound Lore 2024) the band delivers an elegy of the void, seething with the venom and clamour of an ever-emptying world.

The album was recorded and mixed by Patrick McDowall (Guitarist in Spectral Wound) at his studio Black Gate and mastered by James Plotkin. 

Lineup:

Jonah - vocals

Illusory - drums

Patrick - guitars

Sam - bass

A.A. - guitars

Recorded and mixed by Patrick McDowall

Mastered by James Plotkin

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Philadelphia's ROCKERS GALORE presents ‘Blood In The Sand’ feat. Joe Jordan, previewing their debut album

"'Blood In The Sand' stuns with its meticulous craftsmanship. Crowned with a smooth and captivating rhythm, this music boasts an extremely unique feel, seamlessly blending a one-of-a-kind melody with a groove that’ll lock you in" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


Philadelphia-based reggae rock-hip hop collective Rockers Galore are here to liven up our lives with their positively sun-soaked summer single. 'Blood In The Sand' previews the band's debut album 'Vamos a la Playa', which will be released on September 13. Featuring Philadelphia guitarist Joe Jordan (Oxymorrons, Pure Hell, JJX), this song also includes a passionate spoken word performance by Sydelle Prosopio.

With a fantastic and infectious fusion of old-school funk and brand-new spunk, Rockers Galore's music is a clever blend of roots, hip hop, reggae, rock, Haitian kompa music and Latin rhythms. The current single is a stunning and meticulously crafted case in point. Since debuting with their 'Port Au Prince' EP in 2011, they have released a steady stream of singles and EPs. 

Founded in 2008 by seasoned multi-instrumentalist Blayer Pointdujour, Rockers Galore began as a solo project, gradually involving other artists who were passionate about vision and based on a fruitful songwriting partnership with guitarist Adam Benites.

Bandcamp  https://rockersgalore.bandcamp.com/track/blood-in-the-sand-ft-joe-jordan
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/track/1Pz3NZWiY3Ju45FQFt7vCu
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IjacDBYrNdWiHStondu1A
Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rockers-galore/1125088210

About 'Blood In The Sand', Adam Benites recalls, “One of my best friends, Leo Mintek, took me to see a killer band named Locobeach in Brooklyn and, when I got back to Philly, I began writing this. Then everyone else did their magic. I did bass first, then I started layering guitars. Cleaned some stuff up and sent the idea to Blayer. He re-recorded the bass, did what he does and it really started to come to life. We wanted to write a jammed out ending, so we went to our rehearsal studio and started jamming. We all came up with the outro. We had been trying to get one of our best friends, Joe Jordan, to jump on something for a while now and I'm glad he's on this one. He crushed it.”

Blayer Pontdujoir adds, “For this song, I struggled to come up with lyrics for a while. Inspired by the Latin-style guitar playing, I decided to write about the Taino Rebellion. The lyrics detail the last fight of a Taino couple against the Spaniards in the early 16th century. Adam wrote the guitar part. I added drums and bass. Our horn players added their parts. After composing the skeleton of this track, we started playing it live. Michael created the final drum arrangement. We went to Creep Records to record vocals, mix, and master. I asked my friend Sydelle to recite a poem I had written about the last battle on the beach, and Joe Jordan ripped the guitar solo on the outro!”

Truly a labor of love, the debut album 'Vamos a la Playa' is the product of four years of songwriting, rehearsals, pre-production and arrangements across distances. From initial sketches through to full realization, the tracks found on this album eventually crystallized in a professional studio, where the final recordings were completed and ultimately mixed and mastered.

While 'Blood In The Sand' was mixed & mastered by Arik Creep at Creep Records Studio, all other album tracks were recorded, mixed & mastered at Milkboy the Studioby Tommy Joyner (of Digable Planets), who has overseen recordings by James Taylor, Dave Matthews and Miley Cyrus, among many other notable artists.

"For this album, we took our time and waited until we felt inspired to write. This is a mix of rhythms we enjoy playing. We aim to honor our diverse backgrounds in music and create a new sound that people have not heard before. We believe this is our best work to date," says Blayer Pontdujour, adding, “I grew up with a lot of first-generation Americans. We all came from different backgrounds but we learned to respect each others’ cultures. I try to mix the genres in an effort to bring everyone together.”

Since Rockers Galore released their debut EP 'Port Au Prince' in 2011, they've released the singles 'Philando', 'Cultivation', 'Bloody Crown' and 'Big Haiti’s Dream', as well as three EP's - 'Sak Pase' in 2019, 'Troddin Out of Babylon' in 2021, and 'Promised Land' in 2022.

As of July 22, 'Blood In The Sand' is available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The full 'Vamos a la Playa' album will be released everywhere on September 13.

CREDITS
Music written by Blayer Pointdujour & Adam Benites
Blayer Pointdujour - Lyrics, Vocals, Keyboards and Bass
Adam Benites - Guitar
Joe Jordan - Guitar
Sydelle Prosopio - Spoken word (poem reading)
Tyler Hayduk - Keyboards
Michael Pipitone - Drum Programming
Chris Tolomeo - Trumpet
Josiah Krawiec - Saxophone
Produced by Blayer Pointdujour and Adam Benites
'Blood In The Sand' mixed & mastered at Creep Records by Arik Creep
‘Sweet Sensei’ recorded, mixed & mastered by Tommy Joyner at Milkboy the Studio
Cover artwork by Michael Pipitone
Artist photos by Adam Wallacavage
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

VIDEO CREDITS 
Directed by Andrew Geller and Kevin Gallagher
Filmed at Small Mall, Philadelphia
Featuring Blayer Pointdujour - vocal and bass
Julius Rivera - conga
Charles Duquesne - shaker
Adam Benites - guitar
Josiah Krawiec - saxophone
Sydelle Prosopio - poem
Ignacia - dancer

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Fame On Fire Share "Suicide (The Lovers)" Video

Fame on Fire — singer Bryan Kuznitz, Blake Saul (guitarist), Paul Spirou(bass), and Alex Roman (drums) — last week announced their new album The Death Card. It arrives September 6 on Hopeless Records. Pre-order it here. 

Today, the band drops the official video for the new single "Suicide (The Lovers)." Watch the contemplative, story-driven clip, which will take on you a journey through multiple emotions and is bathed in blue tones, here.

The song is essentially about the idea of going all in for love, and it employs all the drama of a classic tragedy. Cinematic keys and hooks live alongside an ominous spoken-word on the bridge: "Dear beloved we are here today in the final resting place to seal their fate."

"It's a Romeo & Juliet-style story," Kuznitz reveals. "The sentiment is 'If I'm going to love you, I'm going to die for it, and I'm okay with that.' With 'The Lovers Card,' you're sacrificing your life to make a relationship work."

Tarot cards might give perspective, soothe the uncertainty of mental health, or simply enable you to make better sense of your life. Fame on Fire use music in much the same way. The Florida quartet process frustrations, fears, and feelings with a malleable musicality, matching emotions to moments of precise hard rock, piano-laden melody, manic electronics, and relatable pop catharsis. After generating over 100 million streams, packing shows, and earning acclaim, the band ponder fate and the future on their third full-length offering, The Death Card [Hopeless Records].

The band initially materialized out of South Florida with a distinct and dynamic vision. Following a series of inventive and innovative viral covers, they served up the original Transitions EP in 2017. They maintained their momentum with 2020's LEVELS. "Her Eyes" gathered over 15.5 million Spotify streams followed by "HEADSPACE" [feat. POORSTACY] with 13.1 million Spotify streams. Welcome to the Chaos saw them ascend yet again fueled by the likes of "Plastic Heart" and "Welcome to the Chaos" [feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills]. The latter vaulted into the Top 15 at Rock Radio. The band also toured alongside Falling In Reverse, Ice Nine Kills, and ONE OK ROCK. In between selling out headline gigs, the guys decamped to Los Angeles in order to record Death Card with producer Erik Ron [Godsmack, Motionless In White, Panic! At The Disco]. "This was our first time working with a producer," recalls Bryan. "Erik kept us on track, and he pushed me as a lyricist and songwriter to make everything cohesive." Threading this body of work together even tighter, each song corresponds to its own tarot card.

Fame on Fire will return to the road this fall, supporting Wage War. All dates are below.

FAME ON FIRE ON TOUR:
WITH WAGE WAR, ERRA, + THROWN:
9/26 — St. Paul, MN — XCEL Center - KXXR Radio Show 
9/27 — Belvidere, IL — The Apollo Theatre
9/28 — Detroit, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre - WRIF RIFF FEST 
9/29 — Chicago, IL — Radius
10/1 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
10/2 — Cincinnati, OH — Andrew J Brady Theater
10/4 — Wallingford, CT — The Dome at Oakdale
10/5 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont Theater
10/6 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
10/8 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore Philadelphia
10/9 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring
10/11 — Sauget, IL — Pop's Nightclub
10/12 — Little Rock, AR — Little Rock Hall
10/13 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen
10/15 — Dallas, TX — The Factory
10/17 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore Auditorium
10/18 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at The Complex
10/19 — Boise, ID — Revolution
10/22 — Tacoma, WA — Temple Theatre
10/23 — Portland, OR — Roseland Theater
10/25 — Pomona, CA — Fox Theater
10/26 — San Diego, CA — The Sound
10/27 — Tempe, AZ — The Marquee
10/29 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port Arena
10/30 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
11/1 — Orlando, FL — Addition Financial Arena - WJRR Halloweenie Roast
11/2 — Myrtle Beach, SC — House of Blues
11/3 — Atlanta, GA — The Eastern

Cocteau Twins vanguard Robin Guthrie unveils 'Atlas', a new EP of luminous soundscapes

Celebrated Scottish songsmith Robin Guthrie returns with the 'Atlas' EP, released via his Soleil Après Minuit imprint. This four-track offering immerses the listener in a series of newly-recorded instrumentals, gracing the listener with his ever present signature sound and atmosphere.

Nearly 45 years since founding legendary dreampop / ethereal wave band Cocteau Twins, Robin Guthrie has certainly been its most prolific member, offering a steady and stellar stream of material over the years with a production style and signature guitar sounds that have shaped multiple genres and generations.

This is Guthrie's first significant release since 2021's 'Pearldiving', marking the end of a nine-year hiatus and signaling his long-awaited return. In what was an intensive year for Guthrie releases, he also put out three EP's: 'Mockingbird Love', 'Riviera' and 'Springtime'.

"I got travelling again after the pandemic and that’s always a source of inspiration for me. I absorb a lot and get most creative when I have travelled." says Robin Guthrie.

"As for the title 'Atlas', I found an old radio and was struck with how many of the places on the dial no longer existed. I was attracted to the romantic notion that these places were very far away, not only in distance but now in time as well. The world seems a smaller and more familiar place nowadays".
 
Guthrie's approach to music seems akin to that of a painter or a photographer. The adept use of light and shade, melody and counter melody, the carefully and precisely arranged instrumentation, musical textures and colorings gives his music a depth and level of detail which marks a master craftsman.

In his time, Guthrie's output includes film soundtracks and collaborated with many outstanding people, the latest impactful release happening with 2021's 'Another Flower' with Harold Budd, released just a few days before Budd's untimely passing. They had also jointly composed the film scores for Gregg Araki's ‘Mysterious Skin’and ‘White Bird in a Blizzard’. Other notable collaborators include John Foxx, Mark Gardener, Telefon Tel-Aviv, Eraldo Bernocchi and Jay Jay Johanson.

He has produced and remixed countless artists, including Lush, The Veldt, A.R.Kane, Dif Juz, Chapterhouse, Felt, Mahogany and Violet Indiana, which he'd formed with Siobhan de Maré in 1999. More recently, Guthrie worked with Heligoland, Jack Colwell, Resplandor, Fawns of Love, Ummagma, Hatchie and Tamaryn.

'Atlas' EP  https://robinguthrie.bandcamp.com/album/atlas-ep
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/1wiUvS4yhplQriQOCj8oxB
YouTube playlist  https://tinyurl.com/Robin-Guthrie-Atlas-YouTube
'Pearldiving' album  https://robinguthrie.bandcamp.com/album/pearldiving
'Springtime' EP  https://robinguthrie.bandcamp.com/album/springtime
'Riviera' EP  https://robinguthrie.bandcamp.com/album/riviera
'Mockingbird Love' EP  https://robinguthrie.bandcamp.com/album/mockingbird-love

Guthrie shares, "It’s been a relief to finish the Cocteau Twins re-issues that I have been working on lately, as focusing on the past can somewhat crush the present. It is, therefore, with great pleasure that I’m releasing some new music. 'Atlas', in many ways, is the intro to my next EP, which will be out later this year ... It's a slow gentle re-introduction to my world. The next one picks up where this one finishes off."

'Atlas' is now available on CD, as well as digitally on all major platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where Guthrie's rich back catalogue can also be found. Released via Soleil Après Minuit, it is distributed in North America via The Orchard and in Europe by Cargo. Guthrie is expected to release another EP later this year.

CREDITS
Written and performed by Robin Guthrie
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Robin Guthrie at his studio in Brittany
Album cover by Robin Guthrie, photographed in Angoulême
Released by Soleil Après Minuit
Catalogue Code: SM2401CD
EAN: 0767461008883
Robin Guthrie photos by Violette Guthrie and Jeanne Aimon
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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SIMONE SIMONS - Releases Video For 'R.E.D.' From Her Debut Solo Album

SIMONE SIMONS has released the video for 'R.E.D.', from her debut solo album, Vermillion, that's set for release on 23rd August via Nuclear Blast Records.

SIMONE SIMONS & ARJEN LUCASSEN comment:

"R.E.D. deals with the rise of artificial intelligence, imagining a future where the creation begins to outpace the creator. It reflects on the AI's growing self-awareness and its unfulfilled desire to experience emotions, something that its synthetic nature makes impossible to ever realize. The song also looks at the double-edged nature of technological advancements and the profound existential questions that are becoming ever more important to address."

Watch the video for 'R.E.D.' below.

Pre-order and pre-save Vermillion now at: https://simonesimons.bfan.link/vermillion

About SIMONE SIMONS:

For more than 20 years, ever since she was a teenager, SIMONE SIMONS has been carving her own path as a woman within the world of metal. As a lead singer, icon, and role model for a whole generation of female metalheads, the Epica lead singer remains one of the most prominent key figures in all things metal. After eight albums and countless global tours with her band, SIMONE SIMONS finally found the time to release her first solo album – a moment 15 years in the making! Her breathtaking debut Vermillion is a stunning feat chronicling her storied past as well as her rise to fame, and showcasing her many different influences ranging from prog rock to film scores to metal to electronic elements.

Of the timing for her eagerly awaited foray into the realms of a solo career, the Dutch singer says with a disarming grin: Epica has my priority and I always have the liberty to do other musical projects besides my career in Epica. Yet, I never had the time to dive into a project to this extent.
Some endeavors require patience and time, and rightly so. Simone chose not to rush her solo project, opting instead to thoughtfully consider how she wanted to present herself. Enter stage right Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Her musical partner and longtime collaborator is no stranger to her soaring operatic voice. Together they have crafted a sonic universe that befits the influential figure she is. And while many would use their solo effort as a radical, even provocative departure from everything they stood for, SIMONE remains true to her love for epic melodies, huge choruses, and monumental, intelligent music.

Heartland troubadour JC Miller reveals a true American tale in 'Dead Horse Ranch' single

"It isn’t just Americana; his songs feel like small vignettes in the everyday lives of ordinary people scraping a hard-fought living... This isn’t just about a place, but it is also a point in history which his music directs us, and as the modern world fades out" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Miller takes us on a heartfelt journey. This veteran American storyteller's work is rooted in the rich soil of country music, the songs grapple with the heart of this nation. Infectious melodies and down-home grit weave an unforgettable tapestry, showcasing a true master of the craft" ~ Complete Country

"With talent and authenticity,.there's a realness to JC Miller's songwriting, focused on everyday struggles and the invisible and indivisible connection between past and present" ~ Rock-n-Roll.Biz

"Candid and catchy, this riveting and memorable music takes us to another time and place. With its frank lyrics, infectious melody, and pure Southern rock grit, this is a must-listen, packing an emotional punch and showcasing impressive musical talent... the elements that allowed such artists as Wilco and Ryan Adams to transcend legendary status" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


Seasoned country-rock artist JC Miller presents his new single 'Dead Horse Ranch', released with American indie imprint Tilt Records. A captivating tale, Miller takes us to an actual little-known point on the American map in Arizona - a place impressive enough to inspire this powerful new song.

This worthwhile journey follows those pursued on his latest singles'Wayward Son' and 'Before Nightfall'.As ever, his music is intricately related to the American landscape, both geographically and socially, as reflected in his lyrics "Fall in Walnut Canyon / A forever formation / Something bigger than you / The force of nature breaks through / We’re all a small part of this place".

A Southern California-basedDetroit-born guitarist and songwriter, JC Miller weaves stories through the prism of sonic archaeology, unearthing the spirit of Americana and giving it voice through resonant melodies and via geographic landmarks discovered on his own personal journeys.

A prolific artist, JC Miller's output is a product of his partnership and friendship with iconic musician-producer Marty Rifkin, known for his work with Tom Petty, Glen Campbell and Jewel, and also as a member of Bruce Springsteen's The Sessions Band on pedal steel guitar.

Offering a breath of fresh air amidst the overproduced world of country music, Miller crafts relatable songs brimming with infectious melodies and down-to-earth charm. His songs are rooted in the fabric of America, showcasing a true master, whose work is infused in deep affection for its Southern realms.

"I like to write about mountains and trees and places, and people you meet on the road… the musings of a nomadic life of a traveling musician -- a recording of things that becomes a kind of Atlas Obscura – the small stories, the real people, the defunct places ... Dead Horse Ranch is a place in Arizona that really sets the tone, an unlikely name for a sublime spot on earth … I am a Sun Belt lifer … Arizona, New Mexico, California, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Florida," says JC Miller. 

"It is a search for authenticity and at the same time a journey of self-discovery. My father’s family is from all of these places, but mainly situated in the Bogalusa, Baton Rouge area in LA … I also love the desert and am especially inspired by the high desert."


Evoking a grounded sense of place through his music, Miller's sound has a Southern-fried edge and a transportive authenticity. He makes songs that feel at home in neon-lit diners, long highway drives, desert expanses, and sun-soaked small towns.

Creating music for wanderers, Miller pays homage to his guitar and songwriting heroes, inspired by timeless artists like Neil Young, Leon Russell and The Band as much as the unfussy yet potent prose of writers like Larry McMurtry, Ernest Hemingway and Cormac McCarthy.

“I’m not trying to hide my sources. I’m trying to add footnotes, carry on the southern and western, southwestern frame of mind. I feel like I am representing another generation of storytellers. I’m trying to paint a picture through music, where the lens is focused on the deeply personal, but it can also be universal," says JC Miller.

Music is a labor of love for JC Miller, having spent years as a sideman and composing for corporate titans like Coca-Cola and Nike. Now he's ditched the boardroom for the pleasure of creating his own music.

Imbued with an intentional sense of timelessness, JC Miller crafts anthems that resonate with the soul of America, inspired by the gradual rediscovery of history - of his own family’ and America at large. Tastefully blending classic Americana and rock echoes from history, woven through his masterful guitar work, each song is like a map, charting the path to self-discovery.

As of July 19, 'Dead Horse Ranch' is available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and elsewhere, where his latest series of stunning singles may also be found.

CREDITS
Written by JC Miller
Recorded by Marty Rifkin at Marty Rifkin Studios (Santa Monica, CA)
Mixed, mastered & produced by Marty Rifkin
JC Miller - Guitar, Bass, Piano, Organ, Vocals
Marty Rifkin - Pedal Steel
Edo "Tank" Tancredi - Drums
Cover artwork by JC Miller
Executive Producer: Gabrielle Doré
Released by Tilt Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

VIDEO CREDITS
Filmed & edited by Ryan Coney
JC Miller - Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
Marty Rifkin - Pedal Steel, Bass
Edo "Tank" Tancredi - Drums
Julian Rifkin - Guitar, Vocals


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New York, we know you have been waiting for both of these debuts to happen for a while now, and we are making it happen on October 4th. Rikhter and Parallax will debut in NYC at h0l0 between the pillars. This one will be one for the books! Make sure to sign up for presale tickets—we expect them to go quickly. Presale starts on Monday, as well as general admission 😈

 

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Zeal & Ardor Announce Fall 2024 Tour + Share "Hide In Shade" Visualizer

ZEAL & ARDOR isn't just a band; it's a living and breathing entity. Like any sentient being, it consumes, evolves, and transforms from one season to the next. It has only sharpened its claws, lengthened its teeth, and steeled its nerves over the years, growing more undeniable and unpredictable in the process.

The band will drop its fourth album, the self-produced GREIF, on August 23. Pre-order it here.

Zeal & Ardor are beyond pleased to announce their return to North American soil with a headline tour that kicks off November 23 in Philadelphia and runs through December 18 in Dallas. Gaerea and Zetra will support. Tickets are on sale now. Get tickets here.  All dates are posted below.

"We can finally share our U.S. dates later this year," says Z&A. "We're excited to play the new world again, moreover we have an incredible group of artists along with us. We can't wait to see you there."

Zeal & Ardor have also shared their newest single "Hide In Shade." Watch the visualizer and listen below.

With its layered vocal harmonies, handclaps, metallic, roar, and an overall fire in its belly, "Hide In Shade" represent everything fans love about the band.

"We would be remiss if we didn't share something closer to what we are known for," the band states. "This is that. Where the sun shows all we hide in shade. Stay strange."

ZEAL & ARDOR ON TOUR:
WITH GAEREA + ZETRA:
11/23 — Philadelphia, PA — Union Transfer
11/24 — New York, NY — Le Poisson Rouge
11/25 — Allston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
11/27 — Montreal, QC — Le Studio TD
11/28 — Toronto, ON — Opera House
11/29 — Detroit, MI — The Majestic
11/30 — Millvale, PA — Mr. Smalls Theatre
12/2nd — Indianapolis, IN — The Vogue
12/3 — Chicago, IL — Thalia Hall
12/4 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
12/6 — Englewood, CO — Gothic Theatre
12/7 — Salt Lake City, UT — Urban Lounge
12/9 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox
12/10 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
12/11 — Portland, OR — Wonder Ballroom
12/13 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre
12/14 — Santa Ana, CA — The Observatory
12/15 — Phoeniz, AZ — Crescent Ballroom
12/17 — Austin, TX — Mohawk
12/18 — Dallas, TX — Studio at The Factory

Rather than stagnating, basking in global acclaim garnered from three previous albums — Devil Is Fine [2017], Stranger Fruit [2018] and Zeal & Ardor [2022] — Manuel opted to shake things up for GREIF.

Instead of creatively flying solo again, this time he welcomed his bandmates into the studio, featuring three voices for the first time and emboldening the sound from every angle. As such, the musicians — Tiziano Volante [guitar], Marc Obrist [vocals], Denis Wagner [vocals], Lukas Kurmann [bass], and Marco Von Allmen [drums] — spread their wings alongside him. Decamping to Obrist's studio Hutch Sounds in Switzerland, the record came to life in just five months.

"We've really evolved into a tight-knit unit," explains Obrist. "Before Zeal & Ardor, we were basically strangers, but we're like a little family now. Each member brings his own unique flavor to the mix, and we all try to make Manuel's songs better in our own way. The most interesting part for me was the new approach of how we work together in the studio."

"I wanted to expand upon what we had and introduce new colors," Manuel continues. "There are angry and accusatory moments, but there’s also some solace and happiness. I’m widening the palette of colors we have to paint with. These are avenues we haven’t tried."

"We invite listeners to hear the full spectrum of the different sides and sounds that make Zeal & Ardor," Tiziano leaves off. "There are some gorgeous moments, but it packs in a lot of intensity and charm. In Manuel's songwriting and the process with every member, there's a certain intentionality as well as an element of randomness and accident. I can't wait to see people’s reactions."

In January 2024, ZEAL & ARDOR released Play With The Devil, a documentary film by Olivier Joliat and Matthias Willi. The documentary intimately chronicles Manuel Gagneux's journey from the inception of ZEAL & ARDOR through initial tours and a soul-searching period of crisis. The bold mix of Black Metal with old work songs and field hollers by the enslaved — his answer to a racist provocation on the internet — is politically explosive. As a person of color in metal, Gagneux and his music have shone a light on religion, racism, segregation, and cultural appropriation.  However, the sudden surge in acclaim and the weight of being hailed a visionary leader by fans threatened to overwhelm the softly-spoken, introverted artist. Play With The Devil is available now for streaming on major platforms. For more information and to watch, visit here.

Dorothy Returns! Singer Shares New Single "MUD"

The raven-haired rock star from Los Angeles, DOROTHY, has returned. 

Riding in on a black horse, equipped with leather and signature red lip, the rock world will once again be schooled in the undeniable chemistry that is alive and well amongst metal and rock loyalists and country badasses. A musical outlaw through and through, Dorothy's new single is a display of raw, full-bodied vocal power complimented by heavy-hitting instrumentation and riffs galore.

The first taste of the new music from this Billboard-charting powerhouse is the explosive and unforgettable new single "MUD." The track was produced by Scott Stevens (Halestorm, Shinedown, Nothing More).

Listen here.

Pre-save it here.

Watch the visualizer below.

With "MUD," Dorothy isn't afraid to, well, get dirty. The song boasts a hearty mix of the blues-infused rock her previous albums have been known for, but adds a countrified twist, as can be offered up by only an artist of Dorothy's caliber.

"Our first single off this record is an amalgamation of hard rock, metal, and country tied together with a trap beat and spicy, heavily layered vocals. It was also my first time attempting a scream — proud of that," says Dorothy, whose music has been described as "hot-blooded rock 'n' roll" (Kerrang!); "a triumphant battle cry" (Riff); "firing on all cylinders" (Revolver); and "bold" (Loudwire).

On Thursday, Dorothy launched a new webstore with exclusive merch available for pre-order and shared the single audio, giving fans who signed up an exclusive first listen to the song the day before release. The new webstore is here.

The details of Dororthy's forthcoming fourth studio album will be announced in due course. Dorothy's discography thus far includes Gifts From the Holy Ghost(2022), which was inspired by a spiritual awakening, as well as ROCKISDEAD(2016), which inspired Roc Nation to sign the artist to the label, and 28 Days in the Valley (2018). The Budapest, Hungary-born stunner has enjoyed over 1 billion global streams combined across her career and has participated in high-profile collaborations with everyone from Staind to Slash of Guns N' Roses to Scott Stapp of Creed to Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss, earning and ultimately cementing her place among the hard rock elite. 

Pistols at Dawn Drop Video for New Single "Not Sorry"

Atlanta foursome PISTOLS AT DAWN — Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals]— are entering their unapologetic era with their new single "Not Sorry."

Be forewarned, though! It's a banger with a hard rock and industrial-tinged edge, and dreamy vocals. It's an unexpected mix and it slays.

Watch the video below.

"Obsessed much?," the band states about the song's subject matter, with tongue planted firmly in cheek. "We all have crazy, toxic people in our past that try to manipulate and intimidate us. And the only way to deal with them is to unapologetically tell them that they are most definitely the problem." #TRUTH

As for the video, the band continues, "It encapsulates every relationship or moment in your life that have been abusive and corrosive to the soul. Dark themes are counterbalanced by the driving energy to overcome adversity. Poisonous elements and dark spaces represent the internal struggle and the focused intensity to become your own champion. It's an in-your-face lack of apology for moving forward and making your life your own."

Pistols At Dawn craft the kind of rock music that doesn't just reach the rafters; it breaks through the ceiling. Sky-high hooks stretch into the heavens, a powerful low-end rumbles without apology, and riffs roar at all the right moments. Thus far, the Atlanta band have emerged as a phenomenon. They've amassed nearly 10 million global streams and views, infiltrated the Billboard and Mediabase Top 40 Active Rock charts, earned acclaim from American Songwriter, Brave Words, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and embarked upon global tours alongside heavy-hitters such as Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH, and Fozzy, to name a few. The quartet canvased the world throughout 2022 and 2023. Upon returning stateside, they opted to decamp to Los Angeles in order to assemble new material. Stayed tuned for more, because Pistols at Dawn are leveling up.

PISTOLS AT DAWN LIVE:
7/19 —Spartanburg, SC —The 720 Room (Tickets)
9/14 — Atlanta, GA — Smith's Olde Bar (Tickets)