TAK MATSUMOTO GROUP Shares New Single "Crash Down Love" + Teaser Video

Tak Matsumoto Group (TMG) - the internationally acclaimed project formed by guitar virtuoso Tak Matsumoto with Jack Blades (Night Ranger) and Eric Martin (Mr. Big) – are pleased to share their new single “Crash Down Love” alongside a teaser video.

The track opens the band's new studio album, 'TMG II' which is currently available digitally, with the physical CD release slated for December 6th, 2024.

Watch the Teaser Video for "Crash Down Love" below

About the new album, Jack Blades comments:

“'TMG ll' has a fresh and alive feel born out of the friendship and camaraderie that Tak, Ericand I share with each other. Throw in a healthy dose of my good buddy Matt Sorum on drums and you have a hell of a recipe for some seriously kick ass rock n roll. The songs tell the stories, the music rocks the soul, and woven throughout the fabric is the amazing guitar playing of Tak Matsumoto---a true “Guitar Hero”. Enjoy the ride!”

“I was the singer of the Tak Matsumoto group in 2004. We had an incredible experience, writing / recording a heavy melodic hard rock state of the art sounding record that went platinum, sold out tour all over Japan, It was perfect timing and one of the biggest highlights of my life”, states Eric Martin.

“Tak Matsumoto is the guitarist, main composer, producer of B’z!, the best music selling Rock act in Japan! So here we are, 20 years later… This time we have powerhouse drummer Matt Sorum from Guns & Roses /Velvet Revolver/ The Cult and B’z support guitarist / chorus Yukihide ‘YT’ Takiyama to round out the group”, continues Martin. “'TMG ll' has got a Japanese / American rock feel to it and it’s badass. We are on tour right now in Japan and killing it. I am hanging with the coolest musicians on the planet… Life is good. The record… is really good!”

Buy & Listen to 'TMG II' HERE

After a 20-year hiatus, TMG returns with original members Tak Matsumoto (guitarist and member of the Japanese rock superstars B’z), Jack Blades (Night Ranger) and Eric Martin(Mr. Big), reigniting the powerhouse trio’s signature rock sound. Originally launched in 2004, TMG wowed fans worldwide with their unique fusion of hard-hitting rock and oriental influences. Now, after two decades, they’re set to do it all again.

 

Tak Matsumoto explains how the project came to life:

“Twenty-one years ago, I met Jack and Eric at The Fillmore in San Francisco. I suggested we collaborate, and that’s how TMG was born. We came together in LA to write our first single,“OH JAPAN”, which sparked the creation of our debut album, 'TMG I', and an incredible tour throughout Japan, ending with a memorable performance at the Budokan. Though we’ve stayed in touch, life pulled us in different directions, and two decades slipped by. In 2022, I reached out with a proposal to reunite.”

“Now, in 2024, TMG has completed our latest album, 'TMG II', featuring the talented drummerMatt Sorum. We’re excited to share this album, a blend of Japanese and American musical sensibilities. We hope you enjoy it!”, adds Matsumoto.

The recording line-up for this album includes Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver) on drums, and Yukihide “YT” Takiyama, who is well known for recording and live support for B'z, on guitar and arrangements.

Today's single, “Crash Down Love,” is impressively catchy and symbolizes the new TMGsound, while “Guitar Hero”, whose lyrics were written by Jack Blades with Tak in mind, may just be the best example of the band's evolved sound.

“I was able to create a truly exciting and convincing piece of work with my wonderful band members,” says Tak. The Japanese metal act BABYMETAL, appears as a special guest in a killer and groovy Dance-Metal song called “Eternal Flames” where their duet with Eric Martinis truly unique!

TMG are currently touring in Japan. The full list of tour dates can be found HERE.

TMG are:

Tak Matsumoto - Guitar

Jack Blades - Bass & Vocal

Eric Martin – Vocal

Matt Sorum - Drums

GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES Return with New Single “KAAL” Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

Indian rockers GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES are thrilled to unveil their new single and accompanying video “Kaal” now via Frontiers Music Srl.

The track represents a first for the band, featuring a chorus sung in Nepalese. It is a heavy song, a little different from the band’s usual sound, aiming to tap into a new audience that listens to Nepali Rock/Metal music.

The band is also currently on their Re-Ignition Tour 2024, which started in Trollhättan, Sweden, on October 25 and will end in Troon, UK, on November 30. They are also set to perform at the oldest and one of the biggest Rock fests in India, Mahindra Independence Rock, to be held in the city of Mumbai.

Girish Pradhan comments on the new single, by saying:

“I know I would eventually sing in my Native language of Nepali, some day, but I had no clue it would come about this way. 'Kaal', which also translates to 'The End/Doom' etc, is a musical force. We wanted to try out a different sound for a change. We wanted it to be raw, both sonically and visually. While we know there may be some folks out there, for whom it’s not a wise idea to divert away from a style that has been working fairly well for us, we also feel it is extremely important to keep experimenting and exploring.”

“GATC has never been about a particular sound. We have always been so much more than that, and our true fans over the years have always known that. Either way, it’s a banger and there’s no way one can escape the sonic punch they’re about to receive. A big thanks to our label Frontiers Records for being understanding and supporting us on this venture!”, he adds.

Watch the Official Music Video for "Kaal"

Arguably one of the most prominent and influential bands in the melodic rock/metal genre for the past 10+ years in India, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES has been steadily gaining popularity and prominence globally as well. Critics and fans alike have labeled frontman Girish Pradhan as one of the best rock voices in the scene. The band has already gained a legendary status amongst rock enthusiasts, both old and new, within India.

Known for their dynamic songwriting style and energy-packed live performances, GATC has toured with, supported, featured as special guests, and shared festivals with the likes of Guns ‘N’ Roses, Skid Row, Alter Bridge, Nazareth, Kamelot, Bullet For My Valentine, Poets Of The Fall, TesseracT, Hoobastank, and more.

Being the only band from their home state of Sikkim to have ever toured consistently, nationally and internationally, GATC is considered one of the most influential bands in the Indian rock scene of the last decade and is looked up to by many up-and-coming musicians.

 

Girish Pradhan’s reputation has been growing recently as one of the hottest new rock singers on the scene. He has appeared as lead singer on the last album from the Hard Rock supergroup The End Machine featuring George Lynch and Jeff Pilson, both ex-Dokken, and more recently as lead singer in the new hard rock project The Nail.

Listen to "KAAL" HERE

GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES are:

Girish Pradhan - Vocals, Rhythm Guitars

Yogesh Pradhan - Bass, Keyboards, Production

Suraz Sun - Lead Guitars

Nagen Nags - Drums

UK Metal Legends RAGING SPEEDHORN Sign to Spinefarm + Unveil New Single "Night Wolf"

Spinefarm is excited to welcome UK metal legends RAGING SPEEDHORN to its roster. The Corby sextet has also unveiled their new single, "Night Wolf," and announced an extensive UK tour throughout March 2025.

Stream "Night Wolf" HERE

A major presence within the UK metal scene for the past two decades, with half a dozen crushing studio outings to their name (and what a name!), RAGING SPEEDHORN have forged their reputation through hard touring, hard music, plus a no-compromise attitude… to everything.

New single, "Night Wolf," the band’s first for Spinefarm, produced by Russ Russell, sees the six musicians – as much gang as band – delivering one of the most memorable moments of their career, with all valves glowing, all faders up and all needles flickering red.

The band comments on the single: “We’re super excited to release our new single ‘Night Wolf’, produced by our brother Russ Russell at Parlour Studios. It’s got everything you need in a classic RAGING SPEEDHORN song: big riffs, thundering drums, and great vocals. To us, it’s a mixture of Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath with a unique Speedhorn sound.

“We’ve been inspired by one of our favourite 80s movies, and we hope our fans will enjoy the retro vibe in our artwork.”

Dante Bonutto, Director of A&R, Spinefarm comments on the signing:

“For the past two decades, Raging Speedhorn have been a mighty force within the UK metal scene, showing what can be accomplished through hard touring and hard music, plus the collective, instinctive desire to make music that grabs both attention and lapels. It is therefore with a sense of pride that we welcome the band to Spinefarm.

"New single ‘Night Wolf’ is classic Speedhorn, a howl-at-the-moon taste of what’s to come, and we look forward to supporting the band in their continued efforts to dispense sonic justice.”

RAGING SPEEDHORN are:

Frank Regan – vocals

Daniel Cook – vocals

James Palmer – guitar

Daf Williams – guitar

Andy Gilmour – bass

Gordon Morison – drums

EXTREME Share "Small Town Beautiful" Video

The band from Boston share where they're from and invite followers to do the same for upcoming fan interaction video

Extreme continue to highlight the many sides of SIX, their first album for earMUSIC released in June of 2023, with a new video for the charmingly gentle and lyrical track "Small Town Beautiful."

SIX was conceived as an album-length journey. With the 10th video to be released from that album (a run that began with "RISE" amassing millions of views followed by "#REBEL" through "Thicker Than Blood" up to "Beautiful Girls" and "Save Me," garnering millions more) the story and the journey continue as Nuno Bettencourt, Gary Cherone, Pat Badger, and Kevin Figueiredo explore the beauty in the small things of the places we call "home."
 
Watch the video below

"'Small Town Beautiful' is a beauty that is simple, kind, and caring. You can see it in her smile, gentle, warm, pure, familiar. The girl next door from a small community, a small town that no matter where she will journey to, a big city or even off to serve... There is an aura, a glow around her...her small town comes with her wherever she goes and whomever she touches," says Bettencourt.
 
With "Small Town Beautiful," the band also wish to shine a light on fans' hometowns around the world — embracing where they come from.

Many of us leave our homes to chase our dreams, whatever those may be, but these small towns leave an everlasting mark on us.

That is why Extreme is asking all fans to be a part of this song and to journey together. The band will create a special fan-edit of the music video to feature the fans themselves… their hometowns and their stories. Head over HERE to submit a photo in your small town for a chance to be featured in the new video.

We want to see the places that shaped the person that you are today. Because we all have a story to tell, and it starts with home.

The idea is to rally Extreme fans around the song and create a virtual space where all can be "home" together as the holiday season approaches.
 
As most folks are thinking about being "home for the holidays," EXTREME will travel to India for the Bandland Festival in November and have once again confirmed their presence on the Monsters of Rock Cruise in 2025.

STREAM SIX HERE.

NONPOINT Announce The Painful Statements Tour with Special Guests Crobot and Heartsick ​    

NONPOINT announced The Painful Statements Tour with special guests Crobot and Heartsick. The tour is in celebration of the 20th and 25th Anniversaries of the band's two most popular albums, TO THE PAIN and STATEMENT. The band will play songs that not only haven't been heard in a long time, but also songs that have never been played live. Leg 1 of the tour will kick off on January 10, 2025 at The Roxy in Lakewood, Ohio.

 

Tickets available at https://nonpointstore.com/pages/tour-dates

VIP packages are available now at

https://nonpoint.com/products/turn-it-up-2024-vip-experience

South Florida-based rock band Nonpoint, has been captivating audiences with their energetic sound and passionate performances for over two decades. Formed in 1997, the band has consistently pushed the boundaries of what modern rock can be, combining heavy metal, nu-metal, and hard rock into a unique and powerful musical force. Over the course of their 20-year career, Nonpoint has released several critically acclaimed albums and garnered a reputation as one of the most exciting live acts in the industry.

 

Throughout their career, Nonpoint has been celebrated for their signature sound and powerful lyrics, which often tackle social and political issues. Their hard-hitting sound and emotional live performances have earned them a dedicated fanbase, as well as recognition from the music industry. Nonpoint has received multiple award nominations and has been praised by publications such as Rolling Stone, Revolver, and Alternative Press.

 

Nonpoint is:
Elias Soriano (Lead Vocals)
Robb Rivera (Drums)
Rasheed Thomas (Guitar /Backing Vocals)
Adam Woloszyn (Bass)
Jason Zeilstra (Lead Guitar)

Smile Empty Soul Release Lyric Video for Single "We All Fall Down" via TLG|ZOID ​    

Alt-rock veterans Smile Empty Soul have unveiled their lyric video for single, "We All Fall Down". The track is a preview of their upcoming EP, Swan Song, which is scheduled for release at the end of the year through TLG|ZOID distributed by Virgin Music Group.

"We all live unique lives, but what we have in common is that life kicks the shit out of us all in various ways. Learning how to overcome that is key to survival and the ability to thrive," says Sean Danielsen.

The song was written and produced by Sean Danielsen, engineered by Brian Scheffer, mixed and mastered by Eddie Wohl.

SMILE EMPTY SOUL is a hard rock band that originated in Los Angeles, CA in the late 1990’s and has stayed true to their brand of “no bullshit”, “real as it gets” hard rock to this day. The band signed a major label record deal in 2003 to release their self-titled debut album in May of that year. They realized huge success at alternative radio, rock radio, and the music video channels that have since fallen by the wayside or turned into reality show networks.

 

After 3 very successful singles/videos and a gold record from the debut release, the band ran into trouble with their record company (which was in the midst of turmoil at the top levels) and found themselves working extra hard in the trenches, and signed to indie labels or no label at all from then on.

 

This would become SMILE EMPTY SOUL’s destiny, as they have gone on to release many more albums and EP’s on various labels, as well as their own company “smile empty music inc”. The band released their 9th full length record Black Pilled on October 12th of 2021 completely on their own.

 

“Smile” has become known for its constant touring and never wavering honest sound/lyrics. They’ve never changed for anybody, and turned down many opportunities to “sell out” because it’s not who they are.

With a new album, and just as much drive as they had starting out 20 years ago, this band looks to continue to build on the legacy they’ve created as one of the hardest working, and most underrated bands in rock and roll.

 

The band has recently partnered with TLG|ZOID distributed by Virgin Music Groupto release new music. Denny Sanders (The Label Group) and Sean Danielsenpreviously partnered on the successful release of Consciousness. Released in 2009 the record has become second only to the band's debut release in popularity.

Upcoming Tour Dates with Trapt

 

11/1 Anaheim CA, Parish Room @House of Blues

11/2 Glendale AZ, The 44

11/3 Tucson AZ, The Rock

11/6 Salt Lake City UT, Liquid Joes

11/7 Las Vegas NV, Backstage Bar & Billiards

11/8 Fresno CA, Full Circle*

11/9 Modesto CA, Twin Rivers Saloon

11/10 Hollywood CA, The Whiskey*

11/13 Houston TX, Warehouse Live Midtown

11/14 New Orleans LA, Southport Music Hall

11/15 Fort Worth TX, The Rail

11/16 Texarkana AR, Fat Jacks

11/17 Shreveport LA, Bayou Thunder

* SES Headlines

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Jenna Paulette & Ely Cattleman Launch CowboyGirl Women’s Rangewear Collection

Cowgirl and songstress Jenna Paulette weaves together the concept of her sophomore album Horseback and her passion for ranching with her latest endeavor, CowboyGirl, a women’s rangewear line in partnership with Ely Cattleman, available now online and in-store exclusively at more than 200 Boot Barn locations. View the collection HERE.
 
“I have been working on this line for over five years, and I was lucky enough to find a partner to make it a reality in Ely Cattleman,” shares Paulette. “They paid attention to every detail and have been as passionate about bringing this line to the working cowgirl, and those who love the lifestyle, as I am.” 
 
With Cowboys & Indians doting the line as “a marriage between beauty and practicality,” CowboyGirl addresses the need for functionality in the saddle, designed to offer all the same benefits that men need working cattle, but with a style that is vintage and feminine. Small details tie the CowboyGirl collection together and make it relative to today’s functional needs, while honoring generations past.  
 
“Jenna represents both of the words associated with Ely Cattleman: Authentic and Western. Staying true to Jenna's vision, CowboyGirl offers functional apparel for the western lifestyle women who, ‘get the job done.’ We are excited to see CowboyGirl come to life with the support of our exclusive retail partner, Boot Barn,” shared Chris Stein, president of Ely Cattleman.
 
The collection highlights two new ideologies: the State Flower of each state, – beginning with Texas, where Jenna grew up, and Oklahoma, where Jenna's family ranch was – and the quilt pattern prints, implying family while acknowledging the generations of ranching women and the families they have raised and supported.  
 
Born from the saddle, Horseback is a culmination of the experiences and values that have shaped Paulette, many of which became clearer after rediscovering herself with her debut The Girl I Was in 2023. Paulette shared upon its release, “So much has happened, so much good, since The Girl I Was. All I’ve got to say is the girl I was pretending to be before I got back to me…you ain’t getting that Horseback. The woman I am is here to stay. This album is a picture of who she was always meant to be.”

About Jenna Paulette: 
A CMT Next Women of Country honoree and an Apple Music’s Country Riser, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette — a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life — is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 80+ No. 1 tunes under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker and most recently Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman and Ranch Water.
 
With the arrival of her debut album The Girl I Was in 2023, Grammy.com remarked the project as “transformative,” noting it “fuses the sounds of Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain't No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’” She continued to spotlight her authentic western lifestyle last year, performing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo, making her Grand Ole Opry Debut and performing in multiple festivals including CMA Fest. Paulette recently signed with independent label Leo33. Paulette’s sophomore album, Horseback, is available everywhere now. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.

TEN IN TENNESSEE: DUSTIN LYNCH CELEBRATES CHART-TOPPING CAREER MILESTONE DURING BROADWAY BLOWOUT

Tennessee native Dustin Lynch took to the rooftops of downtown Nashville to throw a milestone party in celebration of garnering 10 #1 singles across his groundbreaking career. Hosted at Skydeck on Broadway Wednesday night (10/30) and free to the public, writers and producers of the smashes joined key industry tastemakers, friends, family, and fans, to all raise a toast to the MULTI-PLATINUM star.

Beginning with a double plaque presentation for his latest #1s, ASCAP, BMI, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Almo Music Corp., MV2 Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing, Studio Bank, Universal Music Publishing Group, and Warner Chappell Music applauded Lynch alongside “Stars Like Confetti” writers Josh Thompson, Thomas Rhett, and Zach Crowell (also the producer), and “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” writers Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander, Hunter Phelps, and Mentor Williams, in addition to producers Zach Crowell and Ben Phillips.

Honoring the journey of his chart-toppers, from his first (PLATINUM “Where It’s At”) to his most recent (“Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)”), he took the stage for an 11-song setlist loaded with his megahits. Lynch has previously ruled the #1 spot with his history-making six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” — and was surprised mid-show with a third plaque recognizing his RIAA 2X PLATINUM certification by BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s General Manager Peter Strickland — as well as PLATINUM, two-week #1 “Ridin’ Roads,” PLATINUM “Good Girl,” 3X PLATINUM, four-week #1 “Small Town Boy,” GOLD “Seein’ Red,” GOLD “Mind Reader,” and GOLD “Hell Of A Night.” As one of the most successful, recognizable, and dependable faces in Country music since releasing his debut album, he also acknowledged his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” with a special spotlight during the set.

Adding to his list of landmark achievements, Lynch next has a bucket list billing headlining DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE in Morrison, CO, on November 6. Presented by Coors Banquet, a percentage of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (WFF). Since 2014, Coors Banquet has donated more than $2 MILLION to the WFF. Playing to over 4 MILLION fans spanning five headline runs, the Grand Ole Opry member has hosted his own see-and-be-seen pool parties in Mexico, Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, and Lake Ozark, MO, and toured with Country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Kane Brown. Full ticketing details for DUSTIN LYNCH – LIVE AT RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE can be found here.

PHOTO CREDIT: RILEY MAU
Photo ID (L-R): JOJAMIE HAHR (BMG NASHVILLE), HUNTER PHELPS (ASCAP), JESSI ALEXANDER (ASCAP), DUSTIN LYNCH (BMI), ZACH CROWELL (BMI), JON LOBA (BMG), CHASE MCGILL (BMI)

AUSTIN & COLIN DROP “MOVE IT” AND “KISS MUSTACHE”

Austin & Colin turn up the pop-dance influence as they share the first peek into the next chapter of their music with the dance-inducing “Move It” and the smooth, nostalgic coyness of “Kiss Mustache” available now via BBR Music Group/BMG. Listen to “Move It” below and “Kiss Mustache” HERE. Leaning into this lane that was crafted by party rock leaders like LMFAO and the Bloodhound Gang, Austin & Colin’s next wave of releases are anchored with dance-pop beats that are sure to turn any empty space into a dance floor while continuing to explore humor in their lyrics and content. 

“There was a gap in the market for smash hits about sexy staches and we think ‘Kiss Mustache’ fits the bill. Whether you have a massive mustache or are follically challenged, this song doesn’t discriminate against who it moves to the dance floor,” says Austin. 

“‘Move It’ is for those who want to take their energy up 17 notches. This iconic song from Reel 2 Real was too tantalizing for us to not infuse some lyrical prowess and create a bass blasted banger. Directly inspired from the iconic song by Reel 2 Real, we fully expect sore neck diagnosis from how headbangable the chorus is. The optimal way to experience this track is when your body is in vigorous motion and aggressively smiling,” says Colin. 

Austin & Colin will hit the streets at the National Beard & Moustache Championship in Everett, WA this weekend to celebrate the best mustaches in North America. Connecting face-to-face with their audiences is exactly where they soar as they have racked up viral hits like the “Welcome to Nashville” series and recently were creating customized songs for food service workers with their social Drivethru Song series.  Applauded by Woman’s World as “guaranteed to make you laugh out loud,” this duo's break out style channeling 808s and 80s swagger has already seen collaborations with acts like Walker Hayes (a co-writer on “Kiss Mustache”), Jake Owen and Ryan Hurd. No topic is off limits and no listener can avoid hip thrusts and head bangs as their music becomes a fan favorite for kids and adults ready to vibe to their Zaddy Anthems.  

About Austin & Colin:
Austin & Colin began their careers in Nashville, TN after attending Lipscomb and Belmont Universities. Drawing inspiration from LMFAO and fusing that virality with the sly impact of musical numbers from a show like Saturday Night Live, they brilliantly satirize life's quirks through catchy and anthemic jams. Their unique sound blends pop-dance beats with electric guitars and seductive synth melodies, providing the perfect backdrop for their far from demure and uniquely relatable lyrics. With viral hits like "Welcome To Nashville" and collaborations with Jake Owen, Walker Hayes, and Ryan Hurd, these made-for-the-mainstage entertainers are taking the entertainment industry by storm. Their boisterous anthem "Guilt Tippin’" tackled the excessive guilt of inappropriate tipping as they headed into the holiday season last year and now their amplified new sound can be found in their latest “Move It” and “Kiss Mustache.”

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KOLBY COOPER DROPS LATEST FIERY BURNER “HATE YOU TOO” AVAILABLE NOW

Acclaimed by People as “country music’s newest badass” - Kolby Cooper today releases the passionately heated love-hate relationship of “Hate You Too.” With a fiery beat and his high-octane vocal, the raging tune is an ode to every infatuated romantic in love with someone a bit unhinged. Listen below. 

"We wanted to write a song that hit the line of ‘is this a toxic love song or a breakup song,’" shares Cooper. “I’m so happy with how it turned out, getting to add grunge elements to what I do is always exciting." 

With a wildly obsessed fan base ready to propel the road warrior to stardom, “let’s get one thing straight, Kolby Cooper will always bring the heat” (All Country News) as he’s “well on his way to headlining shows at Yankee Stadium and Red Rocks Amphitheatre” (Sounds Like Nashville). Continuing to sell out venues with his explosive live sets and earning streaming numbers comparable to household names, the touring powerhouse just announced his annual “Kolby Cooper Christmas Acoustic Tour,” following the success of yet another strenuously stacked headlining touring season. 

Bolstered by a reputation that precedes him, “the current buzzworthy artist in country music” is “blazing a trail to stardom via rock-hard anthems and sweet sentiments backed by the scream of electric guitars” (People). Not only does Cooper have the stage presence and delivery of a seasoned performer at 25 years old - utterly compelling and fiercely commanding - he’s also a notoriously dynamic and innately skilled songwriter. “The man is versatile as all hell. He can have you hyped up through the roof, or have you crying in your beer at the corner of a bar on a Friday night” (Whiskey Riff). 

“Hate You Too” continues Cooper’s freshly innovative new country-rock direction of rebel-fueled, chaos-driven, relatable anthems that grab your attention from the very first note, which follows the stirring “Running Away,” the homesick honesty of “Hello From The Road,” the fiery smash “Kill Me,” and his label-debut album, Boy From Anderson County To The Moon that was praised as one of the year’s “Best Albums” by Whiskey Riff and Raised Rowdy. 

Upcoming Tour Dates: 

NOV 7 - Texas Club - Baton Rouge, LA

NOV 8 - Rowdys Dance Hall - Webster, TX

NOV 9 - Red Dirt BBQ Music Festival 2024 - Victoria, TX

NOV 15 - Cook's Garage - Lubbock, TX

NOV 16 - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK

NOV 21 - George's Majestic Lounge - Fayetteville, AR

NOV 22 -The Hat - Manhattan, KS

NOV 23 - The Cotillion Ballroom - Wichita, KS

DEC 4 – Main Street Crossing - Tomball, TX*

DEC 5 – The Texan - Athens, TX*

DEC 6 – Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall- Fort Worth, TX*

DEC 7 – The Tap - College Station, TX*

* Kolby Cooper Christmas Acoustic Tour

About Kolby Cooper:

Living in his small hometown of Bradford, Texas, Kolby Cooper started selling out shows and clocking millions of streams using only his songs as muscle, earning streaming numbers competitive with household names. Now, at only 25 years old, having amassed over 420 million on-demand streams, Cooper released his label debut album Boy From Anderson County To The Moon via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville in partnership with Combustion Music. A prolific songwriter known for his cut-throat, highly relatable break-up anthems and uncensored lyrics, “Cooper has already made quite the name for himself” (American Songwriter), writing songs that fans sing back to him from the very first note, including just-released tracks. “Blazing a trail to stardom” (People), “there’s one thing for certain about Cooper…the man is versatile as all hell. He can have you hyped up through the roof or have you crying in your beer at the corner of a bar on a Friday night” (Whiskey Riff). Now, “Country Music’s Newest Badass” (People) is giving his rabid fanbase exactly what they demanded with his latest “Hate You Too,” the stirring “Running Away,” the homesick honesty of “Hello From The Road” and the fiery anthem “Kill Me,” introducing a fresh, pumped-up new sound that’s been commanding his electric live shows. Continuing his strenuous tour schedule throughout 2024, catch Cooper headlining sold-out shows all over the country, bringing with him his signature blend of wailing electric guitar and stadium-level anthems. 

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Southern rocker JC Miller shares 'Asphalt Confidential' single, a quest for uncharted territory

LA-based artist JC Miller kicks off November in fine style with 'Asphalt Confidential', a sonic odyssey of self-discovery, where the open road becomes a canvas for the spirit's exploration. This new single reflects the protagonist's timeless quest for meaning, fuelled by the thrill of the unknown.

A seasoned songwriter who has crafted music for renowned brands like Levi's, Coca-Cola and Nike, JC Miller now finds himself turning his focus towards his own artistic vision, creating music that resonates with his soul.

As with his previous output, 'Asphalt Confidential' is a collaborative effort involving famed producer Marty Rifkin, perhaps best 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.

"Straight up, 'Asphalt Confidential' is about the freedom of the road. The unknown territory is on the map but also inside all of us. It’s a symbolic adventure and deep dive. For me, it’s a recurring theme – to break away from the mundane chains of everyday life and hit the road to seek out the unseen. It’s a lifelong hunt I have been on, traveling on the asphalt all through the Southwest, tracking old histories and new mysteries. I’m always seeking answers, staying in motion," says JC Miller.

"I love Rockabilly guitar and especially the country-fried version. This song is my homage to that rollicking, rumbling sound. What gets me about Rockabilly is its direct connection to the earliest Rock n’ Roll -- that prototypical sound of the first electric guitars ringing through the TVs and radios in the early 1950s. It’s so classic yet still fresh. I dig a lot of the music that came after, but somehow those first pioneers armed with electric guitars blazed a trail that we all still revisit."

Miller is on quite a roll in terms of producing a steady stream of impressive tracks. Earlier this month, he released 'The Back of The Beyond', a song about getting lost and about being in the middle of nowhere, following September's 'Blackberry Canes' and August's 'Tombstone Junction'. The summer also brought the singles 'Dead Horse Ranch', 'Sundown Slim','Wayward Son' and 'Before Nightfall'.

A singer-songwriter and guitarist, Miller's brand of music is unique, memorable and informed by his own experiences, blending Americana, Blues, Country and Southern Rock. He knows his craft well and understands how the instruments used can shape a song's particular energy and sound.  

JC Miller shares, "On this track, I am playing a 1957 Gretsch 6120, the quintessential Stray Cats - cowboy-axe in a color that Gretsch called Western orange. It’s also a nod to the Traveling Wilburys -- George Harrison, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne --- they decided to be an all-Gretsch band in 1988! Essentially, along those same lines, I will continue plumbing the past to define the future, history honored and lessons learned".

As of November 1, 'Asphalt Confidential' is out everywhere via Tilt Records, including Spotify and Apple Music, where his other impressive collection of singles is also available for download.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics written by JC Miller
JC Miller - Vocals, guitars, baritone guitar, drum programming
Marty Rifkin - Dobro, pedal Steel, bass, drum programming
Recorded by Marty Rifkin at Marty Rifkin Studios (Santa Monica, CA)
Mixed, mastered & produced by Marty Rifkin
Executive producer  and artist photography by Gaby Doré
JC Miller - Vocals, Guitar, Dobro, Banjo
Marty Rifkin - Bass, Drums, Pedal Steel
Cover artwork by JC Miller
Released by Tilt Records
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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AUSTIN MEADE Shares Title Track for New EP 'PRETTY LITTLE WAIST' via Snakefarm NOW!

Texan rocker AUSTIN MEADE brings together all his recent singles into one fresh EP, 'PRETTY LITTLE WAIST.' Released via Snakefarm , the EP arrives alongside the brand-new single of the same name.

About "PRETTY LITTLE WAIST," MEADE comments:

"The main guitar riff was a regular sound check jam for a few months straight out of Willie’s brain. I was pumped to arrange it into a full song and push the limits on how heavy we could make the track feel. Kile Odell (producer) and Keith Wallen (Breaking Benjamin) helped us push the envelope there. I threw in quite a few lyrics intentionally referencing back to the 'Abstract Art' record. It was intriguing to play with the ‘waste of time’ and view of a ‘pretty little waist’ all within the same song. I love to hear the wide range we have been able to cover sonically from my original records up to this point. This is the heaviest headbanger we’ve released to date."

MEADE will be announcing his Christmas tour during the second week of November. 2025 tour dates will be announced shortly as well!

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Thanks to his metal and classic-rock-loving dad, MEADE got to see bands like Judas Priestand he worshipped Whitesnake. In junior high, he related to the intense emo-rock of Paramore and Fall Out Boy, and the power of songwriters like John Mayer.

Yet, with gratitude to plainspoken but deep heartland songwriters like Tom Petty, and cutting his teeth touring in the Texas and Oklahoma Red Dirt scene, MEADE’s music overflows with wide-open soulfulness. He was a drummer for years, even teaching to pay the bills, but MEADE found his true voice when he began playing guitar as a teen in his pastor father’s church. Those experiences lend both a gravitas and rebelliousness to MEADE’s songs and self.

Now the frontman of his band and slinging guitar licks with expert precision, his music rolled out with two releases in 2014, his first EP 'Long Ways To Go' followed by his first full-length album 'Chief Of The Sinners.' His next EP 'Heartbreak Coming' came in 2016 with a couple of singles to announce his commencement on the Texas Music Chart, followed by his second full-length album 'Waves' in 2019. In 2021, MEADE introduced his third LP 'Black Sheep' including the hit tracks "Happier Alone," "Cave In," "Dopamine Drop," and "Deja Vu." MEADE released his fourth LP 'Abstract Art Of An Unstable Mind' in the Fall of 2022, further showcasing his ability to seamlessly blend genres into a groovy yet piercingly fresh sound of rock 'n' roll.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: The Dark Share New Video

The Dark have released their sophomore single "Slip Away." Listen here.

Watch the video below.

"Our first song, 'Chemicals,' was about coping in an unhealthy way," the band says. "'Slip Away' is the natural progression of that. It's the next part of the story. It's losing yourself in your habits until you become unrecognizable. It's the pain when you come-to. It's self awareness and it's hurt.
'Slip Away' is struggle you face when you meet yourself where you're at. It's the pain when you look in the mirror honestly. It's a rude awakening."
 
The band continues, "When we wrote the video for 'Slip Away,' it was important to tell the story of the song, whereas 'Chemicals' was more a day-in-the-life sort of video. You have this person, bound to the injured version of themselves, connected as one and confined to a space they can't escape. They separate and see their hurt before them. The bandages come off and it's loud, it's vulnerable... it's unpredictable. Only through acceptance and embrace can they find peace, but even still, in a space they'll never leave."

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Blood Command Share New Video

BLOOD COMMAND have joined forces with Arising Empire and release the video for new single "We Could Be Heaven."

Watch it below.

Since their formation in 2008, Norwegian punk rock/rock outfit Blood Command have been redefining boundaries within the alternative music scene. Known for their energetic blend of punk, hardcore, and melodic rock —self-described as "deathpop"— Blood Command have captivated audiences with their fusion of sharp aggression, infectious hooks, and pop sensibilities. Led by guitarist and principal songwriter Yngve Andersen, the Bergen-based band has drawn widespread acclaim for their innovative sound and electrifying live performances. 

The 2020 addition of fierce vocalist Nikki Brumen has amplified the band's intensity, enhancing their powerful messages of rebellion, individualism, and empowerment. Blood Command's albums, including Funeral Beach (2012) and Praise Armageddonism (2020), illustrate their ability to evolve while remaining rooted in their punk ethos. With a loyal fanbase across Europe and an unwavering touring schedule, Blood Command continue to push the limits of punk and hardcore.

Their latest single, "We Could Be Heaven," delivers a dark, pop-punk punch, exploring the cost of following one's heart — even to one's demise. As the first taste of their upcoming 2025 album, this track may be Blood Command's catchiest, most pop-forward release yet, setting the stage for an album that promises to elevate their revolutionary sound to new heights.

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: Venues Share New Video

Get ready for a spine-chilling Halloween like never before!

VENUES are taking us on a dark and twisted journey with the video for their new single "Praying Mantis." Watch it below.

Dropping as a special release in collaboration with Traumatica — one of the world's largest and most intense horror festivals — this track is set to become the anthem of haunted nights and hidden terrors.

Inspired by the ominous allure of a deadly game of hide and seek, "Praying Mantis" captures the intensity of desire turned dangerous. With lyrics that blur the line between passion and predation, VENUES lure listeners into a world where love takes a sinister twist, keeping you on edge from the very first beat. The pounding rhythms and hauntingly seductive vocals create a soundscape of suspense, as if whispering "You're not safe here."

This unique collaboration with Traumatica amplifies the song's immersive horror vibes, making it an unforgettable Halloween soundtrack. With its catchy hooks and visceral energy, "Praying Mantis" promises to set hearts racing and speakers ablaze this Halloween season.

Get ready to run for your life — this is one hunt you don't want to miss!
 
"We've always wanted to write a Halloween song, so we're thrilled to have had the chance to team up with one of the world's biggest horror festivals, TRAUMATICA, to release 'Praying Mantis' as one of their spooky hymns! Enjoy our new single, and Happy Halloween!," says singer Robin.

VENUES ARE:
Lela — Clean Vocals
Robin — Shouts
Valentin — Guitar
Dennis — Drums

Tulipomania presents 'I've Been Told - Absolution', a mutual artistic echo with author Jeff VanderMeer

Philadelphia-based art-rock duo Tulipomania are back with 'I've Been Told - Absolution', the first offering from their sixth album 'Absolution', inspired by an invitation from acclaimed author Jeff VanderMeer to contribute music as part of the publication of his latest novel 'Absolution', the surprise fourth volume in his award-winning 'Southern Reach' series.

With a pressingly mournful urgency, this single's soundscape resonates with the complex energies enveloping VanderMeer’s novel, the author having invited the duo to create music inspired by 'Absolution' while still a work in progress. Hearing that VanderMeer took inspiration for the 'Absolution' novel from their 'Dreaming of Sleep' album, the duo enthusiastically accepted the challenge.

Alternately categorized as cult synth punks, glam-leaning, post-punk, art-rock and muscular chamber pop, Tulipomania is Tom Murray (lead vocals, synthesizer, electronic percussion) and Cheryl Gelover (synthesizer, background vocals) – they first began their collaboration through projects for experimental film and animation classes. Tulipomania evolved from those experiences. Their new 'Absolution' album includes four new tracks inspired by VanderMeer's new novel, plus ten alternate versions of the songs that originally sparked VanderMeer’s interest, reimagined as a cohesive sonic experience.

It's an exciting development for the duo to be involved in this new chapter of the Southern Reach Trilogy with 'Absolution' being the brilliant, beautiful and terrifying final word on one of the most provocative and popular speculative fiction series of our time. An instant sensation, it has been celebrated by the New York Times, Stephen King and many others. With each volume climbing the bestsellers list, accruing awards, it was ultimately adapted in a movie - now a cult classic. The trilogy has now sold more than a million copies, securing its place in the pantheon of 21st century literature.

In the liner notes to the album, VanderMeer lends insight into his creative process: "I remember being in the middle of the ecstatic visions that formed my novel Absolution and discovering Tulipomania's music for the first time, around August of 2023 - this very album's doppelganger, in fact. The original mix of 'Dreaming of Sleep'. It felt like a revelation - hypnotic, pulsing music that got deep hooks into my brain, so I couldn't stop listening to the songs. Like a lighthouse's roving light, the songs felt like a beacon, and the recursive nature of the composition, the sense of a beating heart, a thick muscle at the core of them, combined with the surreal lyrics got deep into the novel's DNA. ... So I was really pleased that this opportunity for this wonderful contamination of (novel / album) to go the other way - the Absolution remix of 'Dreaming of Sleep', with four new Absolution tracks! I really love this band so much - to the point I've listened to and recommend their entire back catalogue - that it's an honor."

“It is a thrill to know that our music and lyrics were an inspiration for Jeff VanderMeer while he was working on his latest novel Absolution," says Tom Murray.

A sign of serendipity, the cover for this album was created by acclaimed artist Pablo Delcan, who also produced the artwork for the 10th anniversary editions of the Southern Reach Trilogy.

“Having the author crowned the ‘weird Thoreau’ entrust us with early versions of his newest novel Absolution was enormously enticing – knowing that he believed we could return with him to the world of Area X for the purpose of a cross-pollination is very exciting," Cheryl Gelover.

"We’re so glad we emerged from the journey with alternate versions of the ten tracks that originally inspired him, as well as four entirely new songs directly inspired by our immersion in the Southern Reach series and the latest novel in the series - Absolution.  It is quite an honor to share a title on our new album with Jeff's latest.”

Jeff VanderMeer fondly describes the animated video for 'I've Been Told - Absolution': "The dreamlike immersion in imagery from the novel creates a hypnotic and perfect effect for both a beautiful dirge and surge of a song and the atmosphere for Absolution. Gorgeous and evocative".  Shot frame by frame, utilizing multiple processes, including thermal printing, to create layered textures, the video features stop-motion animated objects (some frames vibrantly hand-tinted) and glimpses of the duo singing the lyrics. This exploration of various states of disintegration, painstakingly assembling thousands of individual images, evokes Absolution’s themes of dissolution and disorientation.

Described as ‘artistic and inventive’ and ‘gorgeous', Tulipomania's animated music videos have been featured in film festivals worldwide, including the Leeds International Film Festival (UK), StopTrik (Croatia, Poland), AniFilm (Czech Republic) and Tallgrass International Film Festival (USA).

On ‘Absolution', Tulipomania is immersed fully in electronic means of creation – the exception being a sole accent played on electric guitar on the last track. This record involves Executive Producer Howard Thompson, renowned as a record industry executive (Elektra, Island, Almo Sounds), credited for having discovered and / or worked with Adam and the Ants, Billy Bragg, MC5, Mötorhead, PiL, Psychedelic Furs, Robyn Hitchcock, The Sugarcubes and Suicide, among others.

On October 31, ‘I’ve Been Told - Absolution’ will be released via fine music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where the ‘Absolution' album (out November 29 on CD, vinyl and digitally via Sursumcorda Records) is available for pre-order.

CREDITS
Cheryl Gelover - keyboards and vocals
Tom Murray - bass, drums, keyboards and lead vocals
with additional keyboards by Richard Hartline
Produced and recorded by Tulipomania & Richard Hartline
Mixed and Mastered by Richard Hartline
Liner notes – Jeff VanderMeer
Executive Producer -  Howard Thompson
Album artwork/design – Pablo Delcan
Written by Cheryl Gelover & Tom Murray. Copyright Tulipomania
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SWOLLEN TEETH Unleash New Single and Music Video; "Money & Greed"

Swollen Teeth have returned with their latest single, “Money and Greed”, a visceral track that dives headfirst into the ravenous nature of unchecked ambition and the personal and societal ruin it can leave in its wake, providing a ferocious statement on the insatiable hunger for wealth and power. Directed by the band, the video melds Swollen Teeth’s brutal sound with a meticulously choreographed breakdance sequence from elite dancers Luigi, Pnut, Bomani SunRa, Oshen Rise, FleaRock, and Spidey. This rare fusion of breakdance and extreme metal brings together two intense cultural forces, crafting a visual experience as innovative as it is awesome. Fans can stream the single and watch the official video below.

Swollen Teeth express the track’s confronting message in their own words: 

"In a world where everyone plays to gain, we lose everything."

Much like it's predecessor, "Family" which was released last month, the raw intensity of “Money and Greed” is fueled by the creative synergy of legendary producer, Ross Robinson and Slipknot's Sid Wilson. This new era of Swollen Teeth, and their debut full-length album, which will be released in 2025, marks the first project where the two have joined forces as co-producers. Known for producing Slipknot’s seminal first albums, Robinson has a reputation for pushing bands to their extremes, while Wilson’s innovative energy and expert aural world-building brings a formidable edge to Swollen Teeth’s sound.

Swollen Teeth burst onto the scene in 2021 with their self-titled EP, a visceral blend of brutality and raw emotion that garnered praise from heavy music outlets and fans alike. Singles "EMPTY", "LETHAL" "CAR CRASH" and "SWOLLENTEETH" showcased their unpredictable, frenetic energy, which Revolver Magazine described as "brutal as hell." with Metal Hammer enthusing that "there’s an air of grotesque nu metal nastiness that feels like a re-vamped take on the misanthropic nihilism of Iowa’s finest." and Kerrang! musing "What's really heavy, masked, mysterious, sounds like it was made by complete lunatics, and involves Slipknot DJ Sid Wilson and producer Ross Robinson?."

The two new singles the band has released this year build on the foundations laid by their 2021 EP, bringing forth a sound that is both more refined and more intense. Captureing Swollen Teeth's unique blend of aggressive riffs, gut-wrenching vocals, and sophisticated atmospheric elements, creating a soundscape that is as avant garde as it is empowering. Collecting swarms of new fans With "Family," Swollen Teeth invite listeners to join their journey, offering a sanctuary where raw emotion and collective strength thrive.

ABOUT SWOLLEN TEETH

The sound, the look, the atmosphere, the lore. Swollen Teeth are as much a ritual as a performance, summoning primal ferocity in clouds of intrigue with a thundering rumble. Each musical outburst arrives shrouded in mystery, enveloped by a sense of dread, with passion and purpose. Heavy percussion, riffs, punk gang chants, dive bombs, turntables, breakdowns, shrieks, guttural screams, and powerfully unashamed anthemic melodies coalesce in Swollen Teeth. The collective absorbs the raw intensity of the most potent subculture and spits it back with a determined uniqueness. They’ve spent countless hours in the lab, lobbing out occasional missives online like Molotov cocktails. Each of the scattered, chopped up, and explosive clips unleashed to the world, culled from a handful of shadowy live appearances, built anticipation for the group’s inevitable ascension. They travel in our dimension but are not of it. This is otherworldly chaos without apology. /W\

ABOUT BLOWED OUT RECORDS

Ross Robinson (Korn, The Cure, Slipknot, Glassjaw, At The Drive In and countless others..) artist Ghostemane and Bill Armstrong(SideOneDummy) have joined forces to create a new record label called Blowed Out Records. As veterans of the music industry, they bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table and have set out to discover and promote new talent together. The label's first release, "Swollen Teeth," is a hardcore album produced by Sid Wilson of Slipknot and mixed by Mike Balboa with Ross Robinson. It's a collaboration between established and new artists that promises to be a heavy hitting release. Blowed Out Records is dedicated to providing a platform for underground and lesser known bands to showcase their music and gain a wider audience.

Swollen Teeth is managed by Evan Kandilakis for Seek Management.

Swollen Teeth Are

Megaa - Vocals / Sampler / Turntable

Sun - Vocals / Bass

Skutch - Drums

HOG - Guitar

New Video Alert: Texas Hippie Coalition - "Bones Jones"

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION release the hilariously entertaining animated video for their recently released track, "Bones Jones."  The video was directed by musician Edsel Dope and co-directed by David Perada, and animated by Makinita Silva.  The video tells the crazy story of the character Bones Jones, with the heavy riffs on the tracks setting the manic mood. 
 
“In our hometown, there was a guy named ‘Bones’," says Ritch. "He was about six-foot-seven-inches tall like Lurch from The Addams Family. I’d get weed from him, but he sold everything you could think of. Just weed for me though,” he chuckles.

Texas Hippie Coalition released their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy earlier this month.  On Gunsmoke, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. 

With drinks poured, fists raised, and smiles wide, TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION (THC) always know how to have a good time. A collective of tried-and-true rabble-rousers and dyed-in-the-wool storytellers, the Texas quintet—Big Dad Ritch [vocals], Cord Pool [guitar], Nevada Romo [guitar], Rado Romo [bass], and Joey Mandigo [drums]—spike ass-whopping hard rock with a kick of country swagger and a whole lot of Texas grit and gusto.
 
Stream / Get Gunsmoke HERE

Tour Dates:
November 2 - Hitchcock, TX - Galveston County Fair & Rodeo
November 15 - Haltom City, TX - Haltom Theater
November 16 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
November 22 & 23 - Tulsa, OK - Venue Shrine

 

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Donella Drive Release New Single “Simian Transmission” + Animated Video ​     

San Antonio-based alternative rock band Donella Drive has just released their latest single, "Simian Transmission", alongside an animated video. "Simian Transmission" is available now on all streaming platforms, and the music video can be found on Donella Drive’s official YouTube channel.

 

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Aidan Escalante describes the meaning behind “Simian Transmission”:

"The song 'Simian Transmission' is the first single from their upcoming full length album “AXON” set for a February 2025 release. 'Simian Transmission' delves into themes of mental chaos and societal disconnection. It portrays a sense of frantic expression and inner turmoil, with imagery of static and fragmented signals reflecting a struggle to find clarity. The repeated emphasis on 'failure' highlights feelings of defeat and hopelessness. The title suggests a primal form of communication that has been disrupted, symbolizing a loss of connection and isolation. Overall, the lyrics explore the search for meaning in a chaotic world."

 

Andrew Salazar comments on the making of the video:

"Aidan discovered the artwork of James Quigley, aka Gunsho, through the hip hop group Malibu Ken, a project by Aesop Rock and Tobacco. Other artists Gunsho has done work for include the likes of Ozzy Osbourne and Andrew W.K. Intrigued by his unique style, Aidan reached out to Gunsho online, and they immediately hit it off. Gunsho then created the artwork for the video and collaborated with his friend Peter Karpick, a former creative director for Adult Swim and freelance designer who brought the images to life through animation. This collaboration resulted in a music video that we feel, perfectly complements the mood of the song."

Combining elements of alternative metal, post hardcore, and progresssive rock, San Antonio outliers Donella Drive cannot be categorized by a singular label. Consisting of Aidan Escalante (lead vocals/guitar), Andrew Salazar (bass), Steven Rodriguez (Drums). Donella Drive has expanded upon the previous boundaries of their work since their inception in 2012.

 

Brothers Escalante and Salazar originally formed the band with the desire to create a sonically engaging music that pushed the rock medium in a new direction. In 2015, Donella Drive released their first album Anomalous, followed by Diy tours, opening for legendary acts such as Megadeth, Deftones, and Scorpions. The band has also toured and supported contemporary bands such as Dead Poet Society, The Callous Daoboys, Protest The Hero, Hail the Sun , He Is Legend, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and more.

 

Noteworthy changes such as Escalante’s shift to lead vocals, amplified their sound and led them to create Bloomer in 2020.  Donella Drive remains tenacious in challenging themselves in their pursuit to elevate their music and diverge from commercial endeavors, which is evident in their EP release, Ozell, and the work on their first full length album “AXON” they are currently producing. Their single “Keep You Waiting” peaked at #24 on The Billboard Rock Indicator chart as well as peaking at #10 on The Foundations Chart. The band was also a finalist for The Battle For Wacken Festival and performed at The Viper Room in West Hollywood in 2022.

Donella Drive is:

Aidan Edward Escalante: Vocals/ Guitars

Andrew Salazar: Bass/ Vocals

Steven Edward Rodriguez: Drums

 

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ENVY OF NONE RELEASE NEW HALLOWEEN SINGLE ‘NOT DEAD YET’ - NEW VIDEO OUT NOW

With an unyielding spirit and defiant energy, "Not Dead Yet" is the latest offering from Envy of None, scheduled for release on Halloween. Featuring the masterful musicianship of Rush’s Alex Lifeson (guitars), Coney Hatch’s Andy Curran (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), Alf Annibalini (guitar, keyboards), and Randy Cooke(drums), with the ever-compelling Maiah Wynne delivering lead vocals, Envy of None conjure a unique blend of classic, progressive rock and modern, vibrant textures. 
 
Speaking on the song's meaning, Maiah, who penned the lyrics, shared that it was inspired by Andy's raw chorus line: "I'm not dead yet, come on along and see what I am good for." She describes the track as a cathartic anthem, one that embodies resilience and defiance against the forces that aim to tear us down. "Simply continuing to exist, to create, and to fight is inspiring and powerful. "You have to continue to exist, to create, and to fight. That’s the heart of the song: keep going and enjoy the ride." The single is accompanied by a video inspired by the Mexican Dia De Los Muertos ‘Day of the Dead’ holiday, produced by Mariano Biotico.

As the band blends their dynamic soundscapes, "Not Dead Yet" unfolds as a layered journey, driving forward with tight rhythms and Alex Lifeson’s legendary guitar lines. The breakdown, Wynne’s favourite part, is the song’s emotional peak, offering listeners a moment of release before launching back into its resilient conclusion. The mix, by Annibalini, coupled with Harry Hess’s mastering, guarantees that every element shines with clarity and force. 
 
‘Not Dead Yet’ not only serves as a bold statement from the band but also as a testament to the unyielding human spirit, a reminder to keep fighting, creating, and pushing forward—no matter what.
 
Track credits:

  • Written, arranged, recorded, and produced by Envy of None

  • Mixed by Alf Annibalini

  • Mastered by Harry Hess @ HBomb Mastering

 
Envy of None are busy in the studio finishing off their next album and the follow up to 2022’s self-titled debut, expected in Spring 2025.

Envy Of None are:
Alf Annibalini - Guitar, Keyboards, Programming
Andy Curran - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals, Guitar, Programming
Alex Lifeson- Guitar, Mandola, Oud, Programming
Maiah Wynne - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Keyboards

 

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