New Jersey indie collective BARD presents 'Dread Not The Ferryman', a funk rock sonic tale heralding debut album

September 25, 2024

"This is masterful stuff... cohesive sounds that seem to typify American music, that mercurial blend of home-grown genres – a funky groove, a rock drive, scintillating soulfulness, and timeless and nostalgic blues runs – that seems quintessentially and identifiably from that place" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"With a rich melodic and soulful quality, laced with infectious rhythms and laid-back vibes, this music makes for a captivating listening experience - the kind of track that makes you want to close your eyes, turn up the volume, and let the music wash over you" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A slight, purposeful, nostalgic touch that makes the music feel like a forgotten gem from that era... Reflecting the spirit of Lynyrd Skynyrd is a clinic in classic rock guitar technique, recalling of the genre’s great solos from the 1970s" ~ Skylight Webzine

New Jersey groovy rock-blues outfit BARD (a.k.a. The BARD Band) release their new single 'Dread Not The Ferryman', taking listeners on a dark funkadelic journey through mythical realms and eerie encounters, showcasing BARD's versatility in storytelling and musical depth.

With its haunting narrative, dark themes and long jams, it portrays a world where mythical creatures like the demon fairy lurk, stealing teeth in the night. The eerie atmosphere intensifies as the story unfolds, from a diner scene with a mysterious figure to a tense encounter over stolen teeth. The repeated chorus, urging not to fear the ferryman, underscores a sense of impending doom and supernatural intrigue that sets this song apart from the album's other tracks.

This is the second taste of their debut album 'Angels Got His Back', out October 4 via the dynamic indie Montclair imprint Magic Door Records, following up the soulful title track 'Angels Got His Back'. Recorded, mixed & mastered at the state-of-the-art studio Magic Door Recording by Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Elk City, Luna, Gramercy Arms), who has dubbed this "New Classic Rock:.

BARD was formed in 2017 by college friends Jamie Pagliaro (acoustic guitar, lead vocals) and Michael Schreiber (keyboard, organ, vocals), who had lost touch for two decades. The lineup grew to include Dave Menez (bass guitar, vocals), Mike Potenza(electric guitar, vocals) and David Kolk (drums, percussion, vocals), each bringing his own unique musical sensibilities. This fusion resulted in a rich texture of sounds, enhanced by a cohesive approach to dynamics, tone, and articulate sound mix.

"‘Dread Not the Ferryman’ delves into a haunting narrative where mythical creatures and eerie encounters blur the lines between reality and the supernatural. Through its chilling lyrics, the song explores themes of fate and the unseen forces that shape our destinies, inviting listeners into a world where every silver dollar carries a weight of secrets, and every encounter holds a hint of otherworldly danger," says Jamie Pagliaro.

A tribute to enduring love and hope that lights up even the darkest moments, this funky dark-themed track tenderly imagines a departed child now in the care of angels, playing and exploring in a heavenly realm. Surrounded by beauty and joy, he roams through eternal spring, safe and enlightened.

With a soulful groove-rock sound, BARD craft uplifting music that inspires and unites through a contagious rhythm. Initially drawing inspiration from Shakespeare, BARD's vision of setting poems to music quickly expanded to include works from poets like Robert Browning, Langston Hughes, in addition to original poems by Jamie Pagliaro. A product of their collaborative process, each member makes their own unique contribution to the structure and composition of each song.

BARD's music is as much inspired by soulful singers like Marvin Gaye and Van Morrison, the funky sounds of the Doobie Brothers and Grover Washington's jazz as they are by classic rock influences like Neil Young and The Band, the Allman Brothers' southern rock and the jam band style of the Grateful Dead, not to mention a touch of country sensibility.

In contrast to their 2002 debut EP 'Come Back Often', which leans on their indie-folk roots with elements of country and rock, BARD's new album represents an evolutionary step forward, highlighting the incorporation of funk and soul elements, while also allowing space for more improvisation and textured percussive elements.

From their inception to their evolving sound and dedicated live performances, BARD continues to build a dedicated following and make their mark in the music scene. Thriving on live performances, delighting diverse audiences at festivals, community events, breweries and coffee shops, they are known for their engaging shows, energizing audiences with positive vibes.

As of September 4, 'Dread Not the Ferryman' is available as a Bandcamp exclusive and, on September 10, will be released everywhere else (including Spotify and Apple Music), where the title track 'Angels Got His Back' can also be found. BARD's debut album is now available for pre-order via Bandcamp. The band's next performance is in Asbury, NJ on September 7 at Ironbound Farm.

ALBUM CREDITS
Written by Jamie Pagliaro
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Ray Ketchem
at Magic Door Studios, Montclair, NJ
Jamie Pagliaro - acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Michael Schreiber - keyboard, organ, vocals
Dave Menez - bass guitar, vocals
Mike Potenza - electric guitar, vocals
David Kolk - drums, percussion, vocals
Album artwork by Nourhan Sandouk
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

LIVE SHOWS
Sept 7 Asbury, NJ - Ironbound Farm
Dec 14 Denville, NJ - Diamond Spring Brewery
Dec 28 Montclair, NJ - Bard For The Holidays

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JSqrd & the Mixed-Up Zombies celebrates the original shock-effect on 'Do The Wilhelm Scream' single

September 25, 2024

"A Halloween treat that's as fun as it is hokey. This quirky, upbeat tune is sure to get your feet tapping and your spirits high - good-natured fun to ring in the autumn hoedowns and haunts" ~ Rock n Roll Biz

Inspired by an iconic sound that has echoed through theaters for generations, San Francisco collective JSqrd & the Mixed-Up Zombies presents their debut single 'Do The Wilhelm Scream'. Taking inspiration from a Hollywood tradition dating back to 1951, JJ (JSqrd) Holoubek brings this effect from the silver screen to the music scene in a fun and upbeat country-rock song that will have you tapping your feet to sounds once synonymous with thrill and suspense.

Based in San Francisco, JJ Holoubek has spent decades playing guitar and bass in bands - both original and cover bands - spanning California's central coast and the SF Bay Area. However, he is best known as a founding member of the Trees of Mystery, a much-beloved band of semi-alcoholic musical misfits and troublemakers from San Luis Obispo, CA, who grabbed for the brass ring only to come up empty-handed.

"I wanted to keep the "original" version of this song simple, fun and easily recognizable, while offering a similarly goofy hip-hop(ish) version. The kernel for the tunes was planted long ago upon learning the history of "The Wilhelm Scream", an often-used sound effect used in many Hollywood films, and popularized by directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. It was my intention to sprinkle the tunes with everyday people's interpretations of the iconic shreik to induce nothing more or less than than a goofy chuckle, the ultimate purpose of the novelty song," says JJ Holoubek (JSqrd).

"In an effort to join the pantheon of humorous American novelty songs, and a purely Halloween-related one at that, I recruited/strong-armed my family and friends to give me their best versions of the iconic movie sound effect, the Wilhelm scream, with the fervent hope of providing a dose of much needed silliness for all to enjoy."

Guitars, guitarists, and their bands have been of a lifelong interest to JSqrd. From the likes of Duane Allman, the Steve's of Howe & Hackett and Tom Verlaine, he's taken chunks and/or tidbits from them all, added a dash of Capt. Beefheart and punk what-have-you to form, however misshapen, an approach and tone uniquely his own. Serving up a novelty song seemed like the only right and proper thing to do; a quite natural outcome when mixing blues, prog, new wave and noise.

An avid Burning Man attendee, JSqrd has been bringing half- and nearly full-assed art to the event for better than a quarter century. His "art" has lived, crashed, burned and risen by the event's unofficial moto: One thousand great ideas, poorly executed. Also a seasoned voice-over artist and actor, JJ Holoubek has never been shy to put a smile on an horribly written infomercial or butcher any accent from any continent.

And now, the most shocking and terrifying ode to a Hollywood sound effect ever put to music! JSqrd & the Mixed-Up Zombies invites you to... Do the Wilhelm Scream!! As of September 25, the single will be available everywhere online, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics written by JJ Holoubek
Performed by JJ Holoubek, except drums by Phil Gonsalves
Produced by JJ Holoubek
Engineered & mixed by Wesley Price at Sauce Pot Studios (San Luis Obispo, CA)
Song recorded, mixed and mastered by Wesley Price
Video created by Wesley Price and Xander Bissell
Artist photos & single cover image by Xander Bissell

Bryce Leatherwood’s Country Radio Debut “Hung Up On You” Arrives As Most-Added Single

September 24, 2024

Republic Records / Mercury Nashville recording artist Bryce Leatherwood’s “Hung Up on You” arrived at country radio today as the most-added single, with 45 first week adds. Listen Below.

On the song’s Sept. 6 release, Leatherwood shared, “Growing up, Country radio is what we listened to at home, so taking this one to the airwaves is a full circle moment for me. All I’ve ever wanted to do is make my family and everyone back home proud, and having them hear my voice on the radio is a dream come true.”

Written by Brandon Lay, Jeff Middleton and Neil Medley, “Hung Up On You” metaphorically compares the intoxicating effects of love with those of alcohol, as Leatherwood delivers an upbeat anthem where the only cure for his swirling thoughts about what comes next is the continued presence of the girl he loves:

Leatherwood made his Grand Ole Opry debut to a standing ovation on Sept. 14, performing “Hung Up On You” and his unreleased “Shenandoah, as he continues to tease new music to come.

Leatherwood was recently featured in Boot Barn’s 2024 spring campaign Taking Flight, a highlight on up-and-coming country musicians, and was also named a 2024 Artist to Watch by Music Mayhem and Country Now earlier this year.

To follow along with updates and for more information, visit bryceleatherwood.com or follow along on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE, X HERE or Tik Tok HERE.

About Bryce Leatherwood:
Bryce Leatherwood is a 24-year-old singer/songwriter who aims to carry the torch of country music and continue the legacy of legends prior. Bryce was born and raised in Woodstock, GA, and his passion for music began at an early age. Working on his grandfather’s farm every summer, Bryce was exposed to the classic country hits of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter, Bryce began picking up guitars and playing the traditional country music that still inspires him today. Bryce’s music career began to blossom in Statesboro, GA, where he attended Georgia Southern University. During his time in Statesboro, Bryce played college venues and continued to hone his stage presence and his country music repertoire. In late 2021 while still enrolled in college, Bryce formed his band and began playing all around the Southeast. Bryce’s goal was to take the stage and play the best of country music to all ages and audiences. After graduating college, Bryce set his mind on a new task. In 2022, he competed on the NBC hit television show The Voice and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December of 2022. Following his success on The Voice, Bryce signed with Republic Records / Universal Music Group Nashville and is currently hard at work on new music.

Levi Hummon to Release New EP 'Bet On Me' This Friday

September 24, 2024

There’s no better bet than singer-songwriter Levi Hummon, who is set to release his EP, Bet On Me, this Friday. The seven-song project features the upbeat title track plus six additional tunes co-written by Hummon (full track list and credits below).

“The second I heard ‘Bet On Me’ I knew it was an absolute smash,” Hummon said. “Jake Rose, Canaan Smith and Amy Stroup are some of my favorite writers, and I’m grateful that they let me take a stab at it.

"On top of that, this is the first collection of songs that I’ve gotten to release under Jonas Group’s Red Van Records. I’m thrilled that everyone gets to hear these songs not just as singles, but as a full body of work. This EP is setting the stage for the level of music that’s to come!”

In addition to “Bet On Me,” new songs on the EP include “Autopilot” and a bonus version of “Make It Love,” featuring innovative artist and writer Amy Stroup. Hummon wrote the powerful song alongside his father, Grammy Award-winner Marcus Hummon, and the late Andrew Dorff. ‘“Make It Love’ is one of the first songs I wrote when I moved back to Nashville after transferring from Eckerd College in Florida, and it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written,” Hummon shared.

The EP also includes Hummon’s debut single, “Paying For It,” featuring friend and co-writer Walker Hayes. The smash hit has amassed nearly 30 million global streams, and the music video inspired a dance that became a viral TikTok sensation.

Bet On Me notably features a new version of “Make It Love”

The celebrated live performer is currently on the road with Walker Hayes for the Same Drunk Tour. Catch the two in action performing their hit “Paying For It” on Friday night (Sept. 27) in Reno, NV.

ABOUT LEVI HUMMON:
With more than 175 million global streams, Levi Hummon is a genre-bending artist and songwriter who continues to grow his audience on tour, through his social platforms, playlisting, and craft-songwriting. The first artist signed to Red Van Records and managed by Jonas Group Entertainment, his debut single “Paying For It” with Walker Hayes has more than 30 million streams and inspired a dance that became a TikTok sensation. Hummon has written songs for Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw, and many more. He recently celebrated a global No. 1 with “Somebody,” recorded by K-Pop superstar D.O. from the group EXO. The Nashville native’s own catalog includes the multi-million streamed “Good Riddance,” “Stupid,” and “Another Shot.”

For more information visit https://www.levihummon.com.

Miranda Lambert Brings 'Postcards from Texas' to "The Kelly Clarkson Show," "Tamron Hall" & More

September 24, 2024

With her latest studio offering, Postcards from Texas, garnering critical acclaim from Rolling Stone, NPR, Associated Press, Variety, Billboard, NME, Texas Monthly, Cowboys & Indians and more, three-time GRAMMY winner Miranda Lambert continues the celebration with a full slate of television appearances this week.

“With this record, I really wanted to craft musical snapshots of influences and memories I’ve experienced throughout my life, especially from back home,” shares Lambert ahead of the broadcasts. “To see the new music resonate and be embraced the way it has means the world to me.”

She first joins fellow Texas native Kelly Clarkson for a special “Songs & Stories” episode of NBC’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show” today, Sept. 24, appearing on the rooftop of the iconic 30 Rock building in New York City. In addition to joining forces for a Kellyoke duet of Postcards from Texas ballad “No Man’s Land,” Lambert and Clarkson share a heartfelt conversation interspersed with stripped back performances of some of Lambert’s biggest hits as well as a surprise cover. Check local listings HERE.

Later tonight, Sept. 24, Lambert will appear on ABC’s “Nightline” for a conversation about the new album and the lasting impact of her multi-decade career. Lambert also returns to ABC’s “Tamron Hall” tomorrow, Sept. 25, for a full episode takeover, performing the tongue-in-cheek Postcards from Texas fan favorite “Alimony,” showcasing her Idyllwind clothing and boot line and spotlighting the work of her MuttNation Foundation. Check local listings HERE.

The week-long celebration will culminate at the “People’s Choice Country Awards” airing live on NBC and Peacock this Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8/7c, with Lambert performing and earning the Country Icon Award honor for her groundbreaking career and continued contributions to the genre.

About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. With her ninth solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, available everywhere now via Republic Records, the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

A multi-dimensional superstar, she’s earned seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless RIAA certifications; conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency; blurred genres with Leon Bridges, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Enrique Iglesias, Sheryl Crow and Elle King; and delivered her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’All Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line at Boot Barn. Her passion for rescue animals inspired the creation of her MuttNation Foundation, which has raised nearly $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.

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Blake Shelton Signs with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville

September 24, 2024

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville announces the signing of country music superstar and Grand Ole Opry member, Blake Shelton.

“Blake is one of the biggest personalities and presences in media,” says Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, Americas, BMG. “America first got to know him through incredible, timeless songs and live shows and then fell in love with him and his sense of humor through TV. We are so excited he’s joining the BMG Global family and cannot wait to share his incredible new music with the world. He’s been laser-focused on delivering some of the best of his career and it shows. We have been dancing through the office, literally not just figuratively, since we heard the first couple songs he played for us!”

“A huge thanks to Jon, Peter, JoJamie, Katie, and the BMG family for being as excited as me about this new chapter we will write together,” said Shelton. "I felt their passion and love for music when I met with them, and I knew I was home. I am READY TO GO!"

Shelton is currently climbing the singles and streaming charts with Post Malone on the Top Five, smash hit “Pour Me A Drink.” His impressive resume includes 28 No. 1 singles, 11 Billion Global Streams, 52 million singles sold and 13 million albums sold. He has numerous awards, including CMA’s for Entertainer of the Year and five consecutive wins as Male Vocalist of the Year.

A top tour year in and year out, 2025 shows include his Live In Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The residency will occur on February 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, and 15. His Friends And Heroes Tour will Kick off February 27 in Lexington, KY, featuring Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts.

As an extension of his music, Shelton is a household name as a coach for 23 seasons on NBC’s Emmy award-winning series, “The Voice.” He and Carson Daly produced and starred in the celebrity game show “Barmageddon.” He has appeared in films, including “Pitch Perfect 2,” “The Ridiculous 6,” a voice-over role in “Angry Birds The Movie” and his spirited rendition of “Go Tell It On The Mountain” is the feature song on the closing credits of the forthcoming Lionsgate Film, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

He champions up-and-coming artists on a daily basis with Ole Red and partner Ryman Hospitality. With locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and most recently, Las Vegas, with a stand-alone venue complete with a roof-top stage and bar on the strip, Ole Red provides a first-class stage for live entertainment every day.

A noted humanitarian, Shelton has helped raise millions of dollars for children’s hospitals, disaster relief organizations, food banks and the OK POP Museum, and he wrapped the Back To The Honky Tonk Tour in March with a special show in Tulsa titled Blake Shelton & Friends: Oklahoma Is All For The Hall. It featured fellow Oklahomans Ronnie Dunn, Kristin Chenoweth, Vince Gill, and others and raised more than $750,000 for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Front Row (L-R) - Jon Loba (BMG), Blake Shelton, & Peter Strickland (BMG)
Back Row (L-R) - JoJamie Hahr (BMG), Katie Kerkhover (BMG) & Quinn Bauducco (BMG)
Photo Credit: Sonny Alvarez, BMG

About BBR Music Group
Founded in 1997, BBR Music Group quickly grew from a fledgling independent label into one of the largest independent Country label groups in the U.S. with Broken Bow Records, Stoney Creek Records, and Wheelhouse Records under its group umbrella. Broken Bow Records, BBR Music Group’s original imprint, features a roster of talented artists including the RIAA’s Number One digital selling male Country artist of all time and 2016, 2017 and 2018 ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM Artist of the Decade, Jason Aldean, GRAMMY® Award Winning, ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year winner Lainey Wilson, chart-toppers Dustin Lynch and Craig Morgan in addition to John Morgan who is signed to Jason Aldean’s Night Train Records. Stoney Creek Records boasts a roster which includes the over one billion on demand streaming and Billboard’s “Most Played Song of 2022” group Parmalee and the GRAMMY® nominated, CMA, CMT and People’s Choice Award-winning Jelly Roll as well as Frank Ray, Lanie Gardner, Drake Milligan and Madeline Merlo. Wheelhouse Records is BBR Music Group’s newest imprint and includes chart-toppers Elvie Shane and Chayce Beckham, viral sensation Blanco Brown as well as Kolby Cooper, Dylan Schneider, The Frontmen and HunterGirl. BBR Music Group’s artist roster also includes Alexander Ludwig, Brooke Eden, K. Michelle, Tim Montana, Alison Nichols, Ryan and Rory and comedians Byron Kennedy and Austin & Colin. BBR Music Group also represents 19 Recordings Colin Stough, Haven Madison and Wé Ani alongside the aforementioned Chayce Beckham and HunterGirl. For more information, visit www.bbrmusicgroup.com.

In January 2017, BBR Music Group was acquired by BMG. BMG is an integrated music publishing and recordings business and the world’s fourth-largest international music company. BMG’s distinctive pitch is a relentless focus on global service to its artist and songwriter clients, combining creative insight and support with the best in technology and analytics. BMG’s 22 offices across 13 core music markets represent over three million songs and recordings, including many of the most renowned and successful catalogs in popular music history. BMG is owned by international media, services and education company Bertelsmann, whose other content businesses include the entertainment company RTL Group and the trade book publisher Penguin Random House. With its integrated technology platform, artist-friendly culture and commitment to help artists maximize their income, BMG aims to be the best company in music to do business with. www.bmg.com.

PROGRESSIVE FUNK ROCK TRIO, MOSEY BEAT, SET TO RELEASE THEIR BRAND-NEW EP BREAKFAST FOR CHAMPIONS ON DEKO ENTERTAINMENT

September 24, 2024

Mosey Beat is a progressive funk rock band bringing high energy dance grooves, mellow waves, and rock and roll to create a new fusion of sound. The power trio was formed in 2012. Their original music has gained momentum in the NEPA area with their unique live show and improvised jams. Consisting of Taylor O'Connor (guitar, vocals), Blair O'Connor (drums, vocals), and Tommy McGourty (bass), the band has a passion for creating original music and composing jams in real time. Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of genres, Mosey Beat shows prowess and is not afraid to break the mold when it comes to their songs. Their ability to captivate an audience and read the energy in the room allows for a new live show every single night.

Now they are set to release their latest EP Breakfast for Champions, and you may ask what is that all about? The band explains, “The title Breakfast for Champions is meant to be a joke on how many of us musicians burn the candle at both ends going from a gig to working the day job with little to no sleep and all while keeping the show a party! The music is a reflection of our experiences and philosophies in life, so it was fitting that our album cover contained elements of our experience including using “The Funhouse” in Bethlehem PA as the backdrop for the photo where Mosey Beat has performed 100+ times since our start in 2012.”

Based out of the former steel town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Mosey Beat has opened for bands like Spafford, Dogs in a Pile and Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root. Playing at venues like The Funhouse (Bethlehem PA), John & Peters (New Hope PA), The Sherman Theatre (Stroudsburg PA) as well as many local and regional festivals including Musikfest, Karnival of the Arts, Pine Ridge Festival and Funky Fest. Their relentless gig schedule has kept them at a fast pace doing over 400 shows in just over a decade.

Check out Mosey Beat here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/mosey-beat

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AMARANTHE - RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'INTERFERENCE'

September 24, 2024

Today Sweden’s masters of thunderous, melodic futurism, AMARANTHE, release their brand new music video for 'Interference'.

The band comments: “We have been loving to perform “The Catalyst” songs for you all over the world in the last six months since the release, and it has truly been an incredible journey! This music video of “Interference” shot at the legendary O13 Poppodium in Tilburg, Netherlands, perfectly captures the atmosphere you guys created together with us, and we are now very excited indeed to share it with all of you! We cannot wait to reconnect with you, our wonderful fans, and conjure up more of this magic together!”

Watch the video below.

Stream The Catalyst here:
https://amaranthe.bfan.link/the-catalyst

Formed in 2008, AMARANTHE walked their own unique path from the start. With a sound that combined the sharpest, cutting edges of melodic metal, electronic rock, and razor-sharp pop, their impact was immediate and undeniable. Kicking off with their self-titled debut in 2011, the Swedes blazed a trail through the European metal scene and beyond, swiftly establishing themselves as a dazzling one-off, not least due to the unprecedented triple vocal attack that paired clean tones with exquisite melodic sensibilities and feral growls. Over the next few years, the sextet steadily grew in stature, releasing a series of praised studio records that jabbed persistently at the boundaries of modern metal.

AMARANTHE is:
Elize Ryd | vocals
Nils Molin | vocals
Mikael Sehlin | growls
Olof Mörck | guitars, keyboards
Johan Andreassen | bass
Morten Løwe Sørensen | drums

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www.amaranthe.se
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www.nuclearblast.de/amaranthe

THE HYPOTHESIS release video for second single from upcoming album "Evolve"; Set to drop October 18 on Noble Demon!

September 24, 2024

Finnish progressive metal outfit THE HYPOTHESIS is gearing up to release their new album "Evolve" on October 18th via Noble Demon. The band has just unleashed the second single "Here I Stand", along with an official music video that can be viewed below.

"'Here I Stand' narrates the story of a ruler who, despite warnings, builds an empire only to see it crumble under the weight of his own greed and selfishness," the band reveals. "As his kingdom collapses, he is left to face the consequences of his actions, surrounded by destruction and plagued by an unending torment. In the end, he stands alone, confronting the inevitability of his demise and the perpetual suffering it brings."

Hailing from the darkened realm of Kouvola, Finland, THE HYPOTHESIS was founded in 2009 as a melodic metal entity driven by the desire to break free from genre constraints and evolve with each musical endeavor. With former members now playing in renowned bands such as Opeth and Stratovarius, THE HYPOTHESIS is a powerhouse quartet with a relentless drive for musical excellence.

Emerging on the scene with their debut album "Origin" in 2016, followed by successful single releases in 2018, THE HYPOTHESIS signed with Noble Demon in 2024, marking a significant milestone in their musical journey. With the album "Evolve" just around the corner, fans of bands like Gojira, Textures, and Tesseract can anticipate a captivating sonic experience that pushes the boundaries of progressive metal.

"Evolve" will be coming out on October 18 via Noble Demon and is available for pre-save at THIS LOCATION

THE HYPOTHESIS are:
Juuso Turkki - Vocals, Guitar
Asko Sartanen - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Markku Ruuskanen - Bass, Backing vocals
Otso Tiilama - Drums

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THE BLUE MCSAWS FEATURING HIT SONGWRITERS CHARLIE MIDNIGHT AND MARC SWERSKY RELEASE THEIR NEW ALBUM BIG NIGHT IN BYZANTIUM

September 24, 2024

Charlie Midnight is a Multi-Grammy® award winning, Golden Globe® and Emmy® nominated Record Producer/Songwriter who has been involved in the writing and production of albums that have sold in excess of 50 million copies. Artists he has worked with include James Brown, Joni Mitchell, Katie Perry, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Cher, Idina Menzel, Barbra Streisand, Hilary Duff, Seal, Joe Cocker, Billy Joel, and The Doobie Brothers to name a few. His co-writing of James Brown’s ‘Living in America’ has earned him a place in music history.

For over 35 years, Marc Swersky is a Multi-Grammy® writer and producer and has collaborated with some of the top artists, writers, & musicians in the music business. As a Songwriter/Producer his albums have also sold in excess of 50 million copies. Including the Bodyguard Soundtrack for the song "Trust in Me," sung by Joe Cocker and for the Marlo Thomas and Friends: Thanks & Giving All Year Long for the song "I’ll Give Anything But Up," sung by Hilary Duff.

Big Night in Byzantium, the album, was written, produced and performed by Charlie Midnight and Marc Swersky, under the artist name, Blue McSaws, a name created by combining the names Solomon Blue and Kerry McSaws, two itinerant musicians created and written by Charlie Midnight in a series of vignettes that will accompany the album. As Midnight explains, “Big Night in Byzantium takes you on a raw journey through an emotional landscape of magical realism and relentless hope. It is an odyssey embarked upon by the narrator with God and an Apostle to the mystical town of Byzantium, where a strong wind is blowing the tumbleweed through town and a big night to end all big nights awaits."

The music of Blue McSaws was recorded with a lot of help from friends, lovers and the kindness of strangers with no agenda except to let everyone’s creativity propel the sessions and with no expectations except to…have no expectations. “Big Night in Byzantium“ is the first of the eleven songs from the forthcoming album Big Night in Byzantium due out in 2025.

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Wallen’s Historic Neyland Stadium Double Wraps as Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker Surprise + All Vol Walk Out

September 23, 2024

As East Tennessean Morgan Wallen concluded his two-show-run at Neyland Stadium – the sixth largest college football stadium in the U.S. – the current 7-time CMA Award nominee made history with Knoxville’s largest weekend on-record, totalling 156,161 fans across both nights. The tally surpasses the record previously held by The Jackson 5 across three shows in 1984 (148,407).

Two-time Super Bowl champion and former University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) quarterback Peyton Manning joined for the second-of-two weekend walkouts, donning his retired college uniform – flanked by current UTK football coach Josh Heupel, quarterback Nico Iamaleava and wide receiver Bru McCoy – as their alma mater eagerly welcomed the All Vols walk-out back on their turf.

Transferring to a more intimate B-Stage toward the back of the venue for a stripped down performance of his 4x-Platinum rendition of Jason Isbell’s “Cover Me Up,” Wallen reflected on his career, which was first fostered in local bars throughout Knoxville, saying, “When me and the boys first started playing shows, we started out playing bars, real small venues. Worked our way up to places like Cotton Eyed Joe. Then we worked our way up to clubs, theaters, arenas and amphitheaters – we pretty much played any kind of venue there is, and all of a sudden you guys went and sold out Neyland today. Thank you.

**Morgan Wallen on stage at Neyland Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024.**
Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time 2024

“One thing that I miss though about the smaller shows is I could walk out on stage and I could look pretty much everybody in the eyes, so this is my attempt at trying to recreate some of that. To come back here and look some more of y’all in the eyes and say thank you for supporting me and my music.”

After “Cover Me Up,” Wallen welcomed his first-of-two surprise guests of the evening, Miranda Lambert, for a live performance of the No. 1 “Thought You Should Know,” which Lambert co-wrote alongside Wallen and Nicolle Galyon. Introducing Lambert to the audience, the East Tennessean shared, “Me and this next artist, we got together one day and wrote a few songs, and this is the first song we ever wrote. I brought this song into the room and I needed some help from a lady’s perspective to help me write a song for my mama.”

Returning to the main stage, Wallen once again welcomed HARDY and ERNEST for “Up Down” and “Cowgirls,” respectively, before singing cuts off of Dangerous: The Double Album, including “Talkin' Tennessee,” an homage to his roots which was added to his setlist only for his Neyland Stadium shows.

Two songs before the encore, three-time GRAMMY-Award-winner Darius Rucker surprised the crowd joining Wallen for a joint performance of his Diamond-certified rendition of “Wagon Wheel” to rousing reception.

On Friday, Sept. 20, Wallen made his first weekend walk-out flanked by the 2024 National Champion Tennessee Volunteers baseball team and Coach Tony Vitello – trophy in hand. Later in the evening, Wallen welcomed the first entertainer he ever saw in concert in his hometown, Eric Church, to his acoustic stage for the Dangerous Church-penned cut “Quittin’ Time,” before being joined by HARDY and ERNEST for “Up Down” and “Flower Shops”/“Cowgirls,” respectively, back on the main stage.

Wallen also announced Friday his unreleased song “Love Somebody,” which was first added to his setlist during his European tour in August, will officially be released on Oct. 18. Pre-save “Love Somebody” HERE and read the full night one recap HERE.

In anticipation of the run, The Morgan Wallen Foundation donated $140k to Gibbs Youth Sports (GYS) Friday, Sept. 20 during a press conference held at Neyland Stadium. The donation will go toward renovating Ruritan Park, which serves students from Gibbs High School, where Wallen attended, and surrounding areas in Knox County, allowing GYS to rebuild the inside of the fieldhouse to offer indoor fielding and batting options for local recreation teams. Renovations include batting cages and machines, as well as pitching lanes and a fielding area. Currently there are no facilities like that in the Gibbs/Corryton area.

Wallen has three shows remaining on his One Night At A Time 2024 tour, including one night at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Oct. 4, and two consecutive nights at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 18 and 19. For more information, visit MorganWallen.com.

Morgan Wallen One Night At A Time 2024 Remaining Tour Dates:
Fri, Oct 4 // Tampa, FL // Raymond James Stadium @ + ^
Fri, Oct 18 // Charlotte, NC // Bank of America Stadium @ # ^
Sat, Oct 19 // Charlotte, NC // Bank of America Stadium @ # ^
@ Lauren Watkins
+Nate Smith
^ Cole Swindell
# Larry Fleet

**Morgan Wallen makes history as Knoxville's largest weekend on record with 156,161 fans across two nights at Neyland Stadium** | Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for Morgan Wallen’s *One Night At A Time 2024*

About Morgan Wallen:
When 11-time 2023 Billboard Music Awards-winner and Top Male Artist Morgan Wallen released his third studio albumOne Thing At A Time in 2023, its instant success left The New York Times proclaiming Wallen as “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” One Thing At A Time has remained atop the all-genre Billboard 200 chart for 19 non-consecutive weeks, surpassing Garth Brooks’ Ropin’ the Wind with the most weeks at No. 1 for a Country album, and was the most-streamed album of the year on Spotify. The album’s 6x-Platinum single “Last Night” reeled in over 1.5 billion streams globally, becoming the most-streamed song of any genre in the U.S. across Apple Music and Spotify, and the longest running No. 1 solo song in Hot 100 history (16 weeks total). Recent collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” debuted at country radio with 167 first week adds, becoming only the second single in chart history to debut with the support of all reporting stations. Since its release, “I Had Some Help” remained No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre charts for six weeks, becoming the longest-running No. 1 of 2024.

With 15 chart-toppers at country radio, Wallen played for 5 countries/3 continents in 2023 for his stadium One Night At A Time World Tour. Performing to over 2.4 million fans, One Night At A Time was named a Billboard and Pollstar Country Tour of the Year, surpassing attendance records in numerous stops; including Ohio Stadium, where Wallen became the largest weekend ever for the venue. The 38-show 2024 extension of One Night At A Time has taken Wallen to 26 additional stadium-plays, and included his first European run with seven shows in five countries. Wallen donates a portion from every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation.

Alt Pop Duo Loyals Share "She Hates Me" — LISTEN // Announce EP

September 23, 2024

Alt pop duo LOYALS — Dane Allen and Andrew Gomez — have announced their new EP, titled Love Me Bad. It arrives on October 18 via Tooth & Nail Records. Pre-order it here.

Today, the pair has shared the visualizer for new single "She Hates Me." Watch it below.

"I remember having the idea for 'She Hates Me' while I was doing dishes a few years ago," says Allen." It was one of those ideas that just popped into my head out of nowhere. I was in a particularly dry season of song ideas, and it was the first idea I had in a long time. When I presented it to Gomey and Cameron, everyone's creativity just popped off in the studio and it flowed effortlessly. It's very different than anything we've done so far in Loyals. Everything from the chord progression to the vocal just feels different for us. It's a unique vibe."

LOYALS released their self-titled debut in 2018, followed by two singles in 2019, and then COVID-19 shut the world down. Indeed, "Up All Night" serves as a comeback single, introducing an evolution in the band's sound, while also leaning into the deep-rooted foundations of who LOYALS are. The track is structurally built around a singular guitar riff, before exploding into a kinetic chorus filled with the pop-centric melodies and hooks the pair is known for.

"Look, we just write pop songs that make us feel things," says Allen, explaining the motive behind his alternative/pop group. "We aren't congealed with this big message. Obviously, we can change our minds down the road, but that's not who we are now."

The band's lack of pretense is as refreshing as it is uncommon, its self-assuredness a most likely side effect of the years they've spent playing together. "We met when we were teenagers," explains Allen of fellow bandmate Gomez. "We've stuck with each other ever since."

Their nearly two-decade-long friendship not only earned LOYALS their moniker, but through practice and experimentation, aided in the cultivation of a pop group that contributes mightily to the genre.

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX Release Haunting Cover of "Self Control"

September 23, 2024

" A voice for the voiceless with their distinct and unique sound" - Echoes and Dust

"Pity the fool who tries to tell Crippled Black Phoenix that the album is dead" - Drowned in Sound

"One of the best post-rock bands I've discovered upon my travels" - Toilet Ov Hell

Profoundly heavy and truly mesmerizing" - Metal Hammer

Since banding together in 2004, Crippled Black Phoenix have stood as a voice for big city dreamers and creatures of the forest. This year, Justin Greaves (ex Iron Monkey and Electric Wizard), long-time vocalist Belinda Kordic and their many collaborators are celebrating 20 years of shedding light on our troubled existence by releasing a new, two-part compilation.

The Wolf Changes Its Fut But Not Its Nature collects reworked versions of the UK band's early signature songs, including the darker, gloomier "Goodnight, Europe (Pt2)". Horrific Honorifics Number Two (2)continues their tradition of haunting homages with covers that range from Fugazi to NoMeansNo, Deep Purple and Built to Spill.

Today, CBP are releasing their haunting cover of Laura Branigan's "Self Control", which peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 back in 1984.

Hear Crippled Black Phoenix cover "Self Control" below.

The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature and Horrific Honorifics Number Two (2) come out November 29 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

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With their version of "Self Control", Crippled Black Phoenix extract the same eerie sense of longing that Laura Branigan hit on with her 1984 recording. Belinda Kordic's ever-captivating croon gives voice to a shared darkness, breathing new life into a song that still resonates with the tortured souls of our modern age.

In true CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX fashion, the Lucy Marshall-created Banefyre cover leaves plenty to the imagination, depicting four animals seated at a table — interacting and dressed like human beings. “It’s sort of like Planet of the Apes showing what animals could do to humans,” says Greaves. “The cover was specially commissioned and is unique to the album. It’s incorporating all the classic CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX elements with the love for animals and twisting the narrative around.”

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX’s reputation was built on the back of their studio albums and live shows. The pandemic prevented the band from supporting Ellengæst, but it did provide them additional time to bring in new members to their live configuration.

“We’ve done one show since 2019,” says Greaves. “We are going to do something in Europe this year. Hopefully, we can get back on track. We’re also going to do something in the States — that’s not just talk, we’re actually going to do it. It’s well overdue. The live band is fucking amazing. We have the five of us and now we have Jordi [Farré] on drums, Paco [Fleischfresser] on synth and a really good friend of mine, Matt Crawford on bass.

“We did the Leipzig show and even though the rehearsals were better than the show itself, that lineup, our live band, is so good. Because we haven’t been under pressure to put a live band together since 2019 and spent so long talking to people, we’ve got a better band from those results. Out of disaster, we’ve got quite a good, positive thing.”

The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature & Horrific Honorifics Number Two(2) are a double album celebrating the 20 year existence of CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX.

Original Credits:
All tracks on Horrific Honorifics Number Two(2) are covers of various artists.

Vengeance
Originally recorded by New Model Army, Written by: Sullivan/Morrow

Self Control
Originally recorded by Laura Branigan, Written by: Giancarlo Bigazzi, Raffaele Riefoli, Steve Piccolo

Blueprint
Originally recorded by Fugazi, Written by: Canty, Lilly, MacKaye, Picciotto

And That’s Sad
Originally recorded by NoMeansNo, Written by: NoMeansNo

Hammer Song
Originally recorded by Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Written by Alex Harvey

When A Blind Man Cries
Originally recorded by Deep Purple, Written by: Gillan, Glover, Blackmore, Lord, Paice

My Pal
Originally recorded by God, Written by: God, Joel Silbersher)

Goin’ Against Your Mind
Originally recorded by Built To Spill, Written by: Doug Martsch, Jim Roth, Brett Nelson, Scott Plouf

Lineup:

Vengeance
Ryan Patterson - Vocals
Justin Greaves - Drums, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Belinda Kordic - Backing Vocals
Wesley J. Wasly - Bass

Self Control
Belinda Kordic - Vocals
Justin Greaves - Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor - Baritone Guitar
Helen Stanley - Synth
Wesley J. Wasley - Bass

Blueprint
Ryan Patterson - Vocals
Justin Greaves - Drums, Guitars
Helen Stanley - Piano
Wesley J. Wasley - Bass

And That's Sad
Justin Greaves - Drums, Guitars, Vocals
Wesley Wasley - Bass, Vocals

Hammer Song
Belinda Kordic - Vocals
Justin Greaves - Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor - Guitar, Acoustic guitar
Helen Stanley - Synth, Hammond
Wesley J. Wasley - Bass

When A Blind Man Cries
Belinda Kordic - Vocals
Justin Greaves, Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor - Guitars
Helen Stanley - Piano
Kostas Panagiotou - Hammond
Wesley J. Wasley - Bass

My Pal
Belinda Kordic - Vocals
Justin Greaves - Drums, Guitars, Backing Vocals
Wesley J. Wasley - Bass

Goin' Against Your Mind
Justin Storms - Vocals
Justin Greaves - Drums, Guitars
Andy Taylor - Guitar
Wesley J. Wasley - Bass

Recorded in 2023 at:
Chapel Studios, Lincolnshire
Engineered by Pieter Rietkerk

Additional Vocal Sessions at:
Kapsylen Studio, Stockholm
Engineered by Jörgen Jugglo Wall.
House Of Foto, Louisville, KY
Engineered by Ryan Patterson

Additional Production Credits:
Mixed by Pieter Rietkerk
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg
Produced by Justin Greaves

Cover Art:
Erebus Art (Thanasis Stratidakis)

Pre-save & Pre-order 'The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature': https://orcd.co/cbpwolf

Pre-save & Pre-order 'Horrific Honorifics Number Two(2)': https://orcd.co/cbphonorifics

Follow Crippled Black Phoenix:
Official Website: https://www.crippledblackphoenix.net/
Bandcamp: https://crippledblackphoenixsom.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBP444/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbp_444/
Twitter (X): https://x.com/cbp_official/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WEyPcf9ezhNLm1xOBjbwH
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/crippled-black-phoenix/251718934
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/391823
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3607159

DEATH ANGEL TAKES OVER BAY AREA FOR 9TH ANNUAL X-MAS SHOW

September 23, 2024

Thrash legends DEATH ANGEL will take over the Bay Area for their 9th Annual X-MAS Shows on December 13th and 14th. Taking place at the Great American Music Hall and livestreamed around the world, the unforgettable holiday shows will feature guests NECROT and TAUNTED (Dec 13) and VIO-LENCE and DIANTHVS (Dec 14). Tickets are on sale now at https://www.deathangel.us/tour.

Commenting on the X-Mas shows, lead vocalist Mark Osegueda says:

“Wonder no more! God damn right they’re still happening!! We’ve reached that time of the year…A Bay Area Thrash Metal Tradition! The time of the year that we announce the lineup for the Ninth Annual Another Death Angel Christmas show(s)!!

Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th. At The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Friday we’ll be joined by the brutal Necrot from Oakland, and San Jose thrashers Taunted!

Then on Saturday we’ll be joined by none other than our Bay Area brothers VIO-LENCE! Marking the first time that we’ve shared the same stage since 2001! And rounding out the bill that night will be Dianthvs from Southern California bringing their original style of progressive rock and Metal!

Both shows will be available to be viewed via live stream! And as always there will be exclusive merchandise only available at the shows and from the live stream online broadcast virtual merchandise booth! As well as plenty of surprises! And of course! Bay Area Thrash!

Stay tuned for more details! And mark these dates on your calendars NOW!

We look forward to wiping off the ridiculous and unnecessary dirt of the year from our heels and Unleashing with all of you soon! Thrash!”

Get tickets now, before they sell out at https://www.deathangel.us/tour

About DEATH ANGEL:

Formed in 1982 in San Francisco, CA, DEATH ANGEL were among the era’s groundbreaking thrash bands along with acts like TESTAMENT, EXODUS, POSSESSED, VIO-LENCE and FORBIDDEN. Considered as one of the most influential thrash bands to exist, DEATH ANGEL has released 9 full-length albums, including their most recent, Grammy Award nominated record Humanicide. The five-piece consisting of Rob Cavestany (guitar, vocals), Mark Osegueda (vocals), Ted Aguilar (guitar, vocals), Will Carroll (drums) and Damien Sisson (bass), is on the tail end of 5 year worldwide tour in support of Humanicide, which has included recent performances in Asia, Europe, North America and South America. With no signs of slowing down, the band continues their quest in the name of metal in 2024.

Follow DEATH ANGEL:

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True-grit American songwriter JC Miller presents classic-on-arrival single 'Blackberry Canes'

September 23, 2024

"It isn’t just Americana; his songs feel like small vignettes in the everyday lives of ordinary people scraping a hard-fought living" ~ 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... frank lyrics, infectious melody, and pure Southern rock grit... impressive musical talent... the elements that allowed such artists as Wilco and Ryan Adams to transcend legendary status" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

American singer-songwriter JC Miller presents his new single 'Blackberry Canes', released via Tilt Records. Once again, this true-grit storyteller engages us in a captivating journey that blends time and nature within the American landscape.

From the opening dobro lick leading into a catchy baritone guitar entrance and the soulful Telecaster twang that follows, you know you are in JC Miller country. Classic on arrival you will be singing along with this infectious tune. In true JC fashion, this song's outro is a celebratory groove with all the twirling southern fried rock guitar mojo we have come to expect from JC Miller.

"The song 'Blackberry Canes' came about from thinking about the rambling, ramshackle path of growth sometimes. It’s not always a pretty pattern but it gets the job done, always reaching and somehow surviving… Blackberry trunks go sideways and every which way and travel a roundabout trail, never a straight line. It is a small passing thought really but it serves to remind us that you have to keep moving forward no matter what into the unknown just to grab the next beam of light," says JC Miller.

"Like the lyric says, I feel ”Suspended in our time, Somewhere in between, Untold tomorrows and Countless yesterdays…” We are stuck between the past and the future, and that giant size idea can be expressed with the smallest details found in wild nature, or right in your front yard. I also think, like it says in the song, “It’s a punishment and crime how we’re slaves to the machine…” I am a throwback to the 20th Century analog era and old school all the way. I’m a throwback luddite type of guy".

JC Miller's music takes form through the music alchemy enjoyed with celebrated musician-producer Marty Rifkin, who is known for his work with Tom Petty, Glen Campbell and Jewel, in addition to playing pedal steel guitar in Bruce Springsteen's The Sessions Band.

With country balladry, this latest offering follows a hearty string of singles that include 'Tombstone Junction', 'Dead Horse Ranch', 'Sundown Slim','Wayward Son' and 'Before Nightfall'.

A Los Angeles-based artist hailing from Detroit, JC Miller has spent years creating music for major clients, which include the likes of Levi's, Coca-Cola and Nike. Now he is also pursuing his own authentic path as a singer-songwriter and guitarist with a distinctive sound invoking elements of Americana, Country and Southern Rock. Inspired by his personal journeys, Miller crafts relatable songs that are rooted in the fabric of America, his work infused in deep affection for its Southern realms.

With clever hooks, natural charm, and a talent for songsmithing, Miller's songs resonate with audiences at a deeper level. With passion and conviction, his lyrics are both relatable and thought-provoking, painting vivid pictures of life's joys and challenges - stories of America, both past and present.

JC Miller's 'Blackberry Canes' is out everywhere, including Spotify and Apple Music. The previous single 'Tombstone Junction' is also available everywhere, along with his recent run of stunning singles.

CREDITS
Written by JC Miller
Recorded by Marty Rifkin at Marty Rifkin Studios (Santa Monica, CA)
Mixed, mastered & produced by Marty Rifkin
JC Miller - Vocals, guitars, barritone guitar, drum programming
Marty Rifkin - Dobro, pedal Steel, bass, drum programming
Cover artwork by JC Miller
Executive Producer: Gabrielle Doré
Released by Tilt Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Video production & artist photography by Gabrielle Doré

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

September 23, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Judas Priest 50th Anniversary 'Rocka Rolla' vinyl!

September 22, 2024

Available Now on All Streaming Platforms

US Vinyl and CD Pre-Orders Available Now
“It’s great to look back and see our future unfurl — from little metal acorns mighty metal oaks do grow. One small step for metal, one giant leap for metalkind — a lifelong metal journey began with these songs. This album lit the eternal metal flame — as real and fresh as ever five decades on” — Rob Halford

In 1974 before the eternal metal flame was ever lit - Judas Priest were simply 5 young musicians in their 20’s – Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, Ian Hill, KK Downing and John Hinch – from the Black Country an area of working-class towns in England - excited to have signed a record deal.

With limited funds, the band recorded during the less expensive night shift hours. The album Rocka Rolla was born during these sessions, under the guidance of producer Roger Bain who was brought in by the label and who had previously produced Black Sabbath.

Judas Priest learnt over time how to record an album - and the experience of working in a professional recording studio helped prepare them for the next album to come - one of the most definitive and foundational heavy metal albums of all time - Sad Wings of Destiny

But with Rocka Rolla the band was not there for the mixing, the mastering process or any final approvals — they didn’t have a say when it was finished or how it ultimately sounded. Although the band felt positive about how the songs sounded in the studio, they were particularly disappointed when they received a finished copy of the album in the mail to listen to for the first time.....

“I took the record… and I put the needle onto the groove and I sat back. And I just slowly started to deflate, deflate.” said Rob Halford. “I was so disappointed with the way it was sounding… All of us were - we’d all worked so hard to get to this place. And now this music that we know when we play live is roaring - the heavy metal is roaring even in those early primitive days - none of that was coming out of the speakers”

The band never had a future say in Rocka Rolla in the intervening decades — the re-releases and early-era compilations… but that was about to change.....

During Judas Priest’s 50 Heavy Metal Years tour in 2022, something remarkable was happening behind the scenes. The label that originally signed Judas Priest in 1974, Gull Records and its owner David Howells, decided to sell the masters and publishing rights for the two albums the label owned, Rocka Rolla and Sad Wings of Destiny — and he contacted Glenn Tipton’s music publisher, Michael Closter of Reach Music Publishing.

Morgan Wallen at Neyland: National Champions+Eric Church Create Memorable Nt. 1

September 22, 2024

With “Welcome Home Morgan” signs and neon displays installed across the city in hotel lobbies, restaurants and bars, the anticipation of Morgan Wallen’s two nights at Neyland Stadium was palpable across Knoxville the days leading up to his homecoming. The East Tennessean matched their excitement from the jump as he charged down the gauntlet making his first-of-two weekend walk-outs flanked by the 2024 National Champion Tennessee Volunteers baseball team and Coach Tony Vitello – trophy in hand. Registering 114 decibels, the crowd of 70,000+ enthusiastically welcomed them all home.

Fans showed up early on Friday, Sept. 20 as gates opened at 4:30 pm, many donning orange and white, filling in both pits lining Wallen’s signature “MW” stage backed into the endzone.

The current 7-time CMA Award nominee opened his 26-song set with upbeat “Ain’t That Some” and “I Wrote The Book” before stating how monumental this weekend is for him.

After pausing to take the moment in, Wallen shared, “I really appreciate that warm welcome, that means a lot to me. The last time I was in this stadium I was watching Tennessee kick Alabama’s ass. I can't think of a better way to follow it up than to be here playing two sold-out shows this weekend. This is one of the most special days of my entire life and I’m very glad you guys chose to spend this weekend here with me – it means a lot.

“Before we get any further I want to make sure you make some noise for my band and crew who show up here early in advance to make sure we get to play the music y’all love. I have a lot of people here who mean a lot to me,” he added. “I’ve got my little boy here, both my grandmothers here, my mom, my dad, my sisters, my nieces. I have been very fortunate to do a lot of great things over the last few years, but I know that this right here is going to be extremely hard to top as one of the coolest things I’ve ever gotten to do. We’re gonna play a lot of songs tonight, I threw in a couple extra songs that I don’t normally play. I didn’t even ask about the curfew, so we’re just gonna play as long as we want to tonight.”

Wallen once again added his unreleased song “Love Somebody” to the setlist for the night, revealing its release date to fans from the stage. Pre-save “Love Somebody,” out Friday, Oct. 18, HERE. Twelve-songs-in, Wallen welcomed the first entertainer he ever saw in concert in his hometown, Eric Church, to his acoustic stage for the Dangerous cut “Quittin’ Time,” before being joined by HARDY and ERNEST for “Up Down” and “Flower Shops”/“Cowgirls,” respectively, back on the main stage.

Over two hours in, the electrifying show came to an appropriate close with a full-fledged fireworks show as he concluded with “The Way I Talk,” and with the crowd repeating “I just live the way I talk.”

In anticipation of the run, The Morgan Wallen Foundation donated $140k to Gibbs Youth Sports (GYS) yesterday during a press conference held at Neyland Stadium. The donation will go toward renovating Ruritan Park, which serves students from Gibbs High School, where Wallen attended, and surrounding areas in Knox County, allowing GYS to rebuild the inside of the fieldhouse to offer indoor fielding and batting options for local recreation teams. Renovations include batting cages and machines, as well as pitching lanes and a fielding area. Currently there are no facilities like that in the Gibbs/Corryton area.

Wallen returns to Neyland this Sunday, Sept. 22 for a second sold-out show with HARDY and ERNEST.

Morgan Wallen on stage at Neyland Stadium on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for Morgan Wallen’s *One Night At A Time 2024*

Rock Legend Brian Wheat (Tesla) Teams Up with Rising Star AleX Form New Band, Violet Breed; Release Debut Single "AWAKE" and Music Video

September 22, 2024

Brian Wheat, the founder and bassist of the multi-platinum selling band Tesla, has announced an exciting new musical venture with AleX, an emerging singer/songwriter from the U.K. The duo has joined forces to create a new band called Violet Breed, with their debut single, "AWAKE," out now on all major platforms.

Violet Breed represents a powerful collaboration between Wheat, a seasoned rock icon, and AleX, a fresh and dynamic voice in the music industry. The pair have spent the last five years meticulously crafting an album that draws from their own life experiences, creating music that resonates with listeners of all ages. With honest and emotive lyrics, Violet Breed’s sound blends rich rock and pop influences, promising a unique and compelling listening experience.

The debut album, which features Tesla’s own guitarist Dave Rude on guitars, will showcase the musical prowess of the duo. Fans of both Tesla and AleX will be eager to hear the new material, as Violet Breed looks to make a significant impact on the global music scene.

"AWAKE," the lead single, will give audiences a taste of what’s to come from Violet Breed, delivering a track that’s both musically engaging and lyrically profound.

WATCH Violet Breed "AWAKE" BELOW.

Brian and AleX are able to tap into experiences from these diverse generations, which add to the depth of the music they produce. Their passion and inspiration for music is born from a shared love for records by The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Queen, and My Chemical Romance. Influences from these bands is subtly interwoven into their music.

Over his successful forty years in the music industry, Brian has crafted an enviable music career. Performing live, author to autobiography - 'Son Of A Milkman' and managing the multi-platinum selling rock band Tesla, alongside side projects such as SouL MotoR and now Violet Breed. Brian has maintained an impressive consistency in the music industry over multiple decades resulting in an abundance of sell-out tours across the US and world.

Over the last ten years, Brian has acted as a close mentor and peer to AleX. Notably being a huge influence in the studio, producing and co-writing songs. His oversight has helped refine the music AleX creates and brought priceless industry for AleX to further improve his craft. With his own individual success on active rock radio, numerous successful tours and festival appearances, and constantly performing to a demanding live schedule, Brian notices the potential of AleX's talents and commitment, and recognizes snippets of his younger self in the artist. Having displayed a unique range of vocal performances, heavily inspired by Freddie Mercury, plus a natural talent for song writing, the opportunity to form a new band seemed inevitable.

Kublai Khan TX Unleash New Album 'Exhibition Of Prowess' via Rise Records + Release "Mud" Visualizer

September 22, 2024

Texan titans Kublai Khan TX have released their new album 'Exhibition Of Prowess' (via Rise Records), the band's fifth album and first full-length since 2019's 'Absolute'. In celebration of the release, the quartet dropped the official visualizer for their track "Mud" taken from the album. Speaking about the track, vocalist Matt Hunnycutt commented:

"'Mud' is the scissors slowly closing in on the final thread keeping sanity intact. Entrenched and trapped with nowhere to go but deeper underground. Reflections and thoughts mirroring a man’s will to survive in a world obsessed with extinction. Low-tech, primordial soundwaves. Sludge-covered, sun-blistered frequencies of war and peace. "Mud" is mankind."

Leading up to today, the quartet released "Theory Of Mind", "Low Tech" and most recently, "Supreme Ruler" which altogether have clocked up over 15 million streams and counting on Spotify and 2.5 million views on YouTube. 'Exhibition Of Prowess' is available now on all streaming platforms at the link here, and watch the "Mud" official visualizer below.

Be sure to catch Kublai Khan TX tear up stages across North America with Lorna Shore, Whitechapel and Sanguisugabogg, as well as at a newly announced performance at Aftershock Festival on Saturday, October 12 in Sacramento, California. Get your tickets at the link here before it's too late.

Kublai Khan TX Tour Dates with Lorna Shore, Whitechapel + Sanguisugabogg

Sep 19 - Montreal, QC - MTELUS

Sep 20 - Toronto, ON - HISTORY

Sep 21 - Moon Township, PA - UPMC Events Center

Sep 22 - Greensboro, NC - Greensboro Special Events Center

Sep 24 - Orlando, FL - Hard Rock Live Orlando

Sep 25 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle

Sep 27 - Louder Than Life Fest - Louisville, KY**

Sep 28 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant

Sep 29 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom

Sep 30 - The Midland Theatre - Kansas City, MO*

Oct 2 - New Orleans, LA - The Fillmore New Orleans

Oct 3 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues

Oct 4 - San Antonio, TX - Boeing Center at Tech Port

Oct 5 - Dallas, TX - Southside Ballroom

Oct 7 - Phoenix, AZ - The Van Buren

Oct 8 - Las Vegas, NV - Brooklyn Bowl

Oct 9 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction

Oct 10 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues

Oct 11 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern

Oct 12 - Aftershock Fest - Sacramento, CA

Oct 14 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom

Oct 15 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom

Oct 17 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Complex

Oct 18 - Denver, CO - Fillmore Auditorium

Oct 19 - Omaha, NE - Steelhouse Omaha

Oct 20 - Minneapolis, MN - The Fillmore Minneapolis

Oct 21 - Cudahy, WI - X-Ray Arcade

Oct 22 - Chicago, IL - Radius

Oct 23 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore Detroit

Oct 24 - Cleveland, OH - The Agora*

Oct 25 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore Silver Spring

Oct 26 - Asbury Park, NJ - House Of Independents

Oct 27 - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom

Oct 28 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall

Oct 29 - Philadelphia, PA - The Fillmore Philadelphia

Oct 30 - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre

*Not A Live Nation date

**No Kublai Khan & Sanguisugabogg

Apocalypse Fest

Nov 1 - Wilkes/Barre, PA - Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza