Hard Rock International, BMG & Gray Media Join Forces to Offer Global Distribution of Dynamic TV Series THE SONG

Music has never been presented as intimately as on the popular nationally syndicated music television show THE SONG, and Season VI premiered January 11 & 12, 2025 with even more big stars performing multiple smash hits. The 13 new episodes are hosted by Krista Marie and feature the likes of The Fray, Akon, Hinder, Five For Fighting, The Frontmen, Mike Love of the Beach Boys, Neon Trees, Mitchell Tenpenny, and more.

 

In addition to featuring iconic songs that launched global careers, show producer and host Krista Marie conducts in-depth interviews that reveal incredible stories of passion, heartache, celebration and little-known facts behind these massive hits and the trajectories that propelled these artists into becoming household names.

 

Presented by Hard Rock and brought to you by the show’s founding partner Harley-Davidson, THE SONG is available in 70% of U.S. households weekly including 150 local ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and CW stations syndicated by multimedia powerhouse Gray Media.

 

“This experience of performing on THE SONG was like an actual performance,” said award-winner singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer Akon. “It was like I was on stage and I can’t wait to see how audiences react to it. Stellar production!”

 

New this season, Hard Rock is announcing that this beautiful collection of performances from THE SONG will be debuting at over 300 of the iconic company’s Hard Rock properties in over 80 countries including the United States. Fans will see full performances in Hard Rock Cafes, in casino areas and in hotel rooms.

 

“Hard Rock is proud to partner with THE SONG to give artists a platform to tell their stories and to connect with new and longtime fans,” said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment and Brand Management for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming. “We're excited to see this production come to life in millions of households around the world, and look forward to giving our guests more ways to engage with this incredible content."

 

THE SONG is also proud to announce a global partnership with BMG making these performances available on demand to the general public. Eventually, the entire catalog will be available through the BMG portal.

 

“Featuring iconic artists like Peter Frampton, Jason Mraz and Richard Marx, THE SONG masterfully captures historic musical moments for incredible songs which have become the soundtrack of our lives,” said Tom Scherer, BMG President Global Catalog Recordings and Music Publishing North America. “It is even more meaningful when these artists share the stories behind these amazing works - bringing us all even closer to the song, the story and the artist.”

“Who would have known when we started filming this series six years ago we would become the preeminent live music series on network television 52 weeks a year in almost every home in America,” said Marc Oswald, creator and Executive Producer of the show. “With over 60 music artists and 250 performances featured to date, we are now in a position to make this special content available through our partnerships with Hard Rock International and BMG.”

   

Cary Glotzer and Marc Oswald continue as Executive Producers of THE SONG, which was created by Oswald. The show is produced by Tupelo Honey and Oswald Entertainment Group, directed by David “Doc” Abbott, and written, edited and produced by Stephen Wallen and Scott Kono. The production is based out of the beautiful TGL Farms property near Nashville, Tennessee.

 

Show schedules will vary per market. For specific tune-in and market information, visit the station finder at THESONG.TV.

 

THE SONG Season VI:

 

Colbie Caillat

The Fray

Akon, Part 1

 Hinder

 Five For Fighting

 The Frontmen

 Akon, Part 2

 Celebrating the Music of the Beach Boys Featuring Mike Love, Part 1

 Neon Trees

 Mitchell Tenpenny

 Celebrating the Music of the Beach Boys Featuring Mike Love, Part 2

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Rendezvous Point Share Video For New Single "Still Water" (Feat. The Norwegian Radio Orchestra)

Norwegian Progressive Metal masters Rendezvous Point, around Leprous' drummer Baard Kolstad, have teamed up with Kringkastingsorkesteret aka The Norwegian Radio Orchestra to record a reworked version of their song "Still Water." 

"KORK are super experienced in accompanying bands, so when we had the opportunity to do something together with them we just had to take it," says the band. "We chose to do a new live-in-studio version of Still Water, dedicating more focus to the symphonic parts than on the album version. We are very excited about the result, and hope you enjoy it as much as we do! The song is an epic crescendo which encapsulates the moment between life and death. The moment where everything is silent and hopeless, but also a blank sheet of paper for a new beginning. In the realm of giving up, something or someone can drag you back to life. It's never too late to search for help."

Watch the video to "Still Water" below.

Stream the single here.

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On their latest album Dream Chaser, Rendezvous Point continue to push boundaries with more concise songwriting and a wider focus on groove, riffs, melodies and hooks. With themes ranging from societal disillusionment to personal growth the album is offering a compelling glimpse into the human experience. Rendezvous Point invites listeners to join them on their journey exploring the complexities of modern existence and the depths of emotional turmoil.

RENDEZVOUS POINT IS:
Geirmund Hansen - Vocals
Baard Kolstad - Drums
Nicolay Tangen Svennæs - Keyboards
Petter Hallaråker - Guitar
Gunn-Hilde Erstad - Bass

you, infinite (Feat. Members Of This Will Destroy You) Share New Single "Shine Eternal"

You, infinite, the new project from This Will Destroy You founding members, have shared new single "Shine Eternal" from their self-titled debut full-length due February 28, 2025 through Berlin's Pelagic Records.

you, infinite reunites Jeremy Galindo and Raymond Brown, founders of acclaimed instrumental outfit This Will Destroy You, in a new collaborative project. After departing TWDY to pursue a career in medicine, Brown continued to write music while establishing a successful practice in Austin, Texas. During the pandemic, he accumulated a collection of melodies and ideas which he shared with Galindo, sparking a renewed creative partnership. Separated by distance, with Galindo in Los Angeles and Brown in Austin, the duo began to exchange ideas digitally in order to shape the foundations of you, infinite's electronic-edged, panoramic post-rock sound.

Between 2021 and 2024, the two came together in person to refine the pieces and ultimately to finalize the album. Working with Andrew Hernandez, who recorded and mixed the album in the summer of 2024, Brown and Galindo were joined by Johnnie McBryde, Ethan Billips, and Nicholas Huft, all current members of Galindo's TWDY lineup, in order to truly bring the album to life.

A simple, sparkling guitar refrain rises to full anthemic splendour in "Shine Eternal," the latest single from you, infinite’s debut full-length. The new project from founding members of shoegaze pioneers This Will Destroy You, "Shine Eternal" serves as proof of the indelible bond between Jeremy Galindo and Raymond Brown; the breathtaking result of a unique creative friendship newly reunited.

A modern successor to TWDY's own seminal S/T release, you, infinite is a reflection on over 15 years of growth and experience, both as bandmates together and as friends apart. A reimagined and reinvigorated approach to the sound they once pioneered, as you, infinite Galindo and Brown are charting a new course across a familiar yet altogether different landscape; honouring their past whilst boldly forging ahead into places unknown.

you, infinite is due to be released on the February 28. Pre-order it here.

"Shine Eternal" is out now.

Stoned Jesus Cover HIM

Having celebrated their 15th anniversary with two reissues last year, Stoned Jesus are turning over a new leaf in 2025. The Ukrainian psychedelic prog rockers are rolling across the European summer festival circuit in heavy anticipation of their upcoming sixth album and first with the band's new lineup. 

To kick off the new year in high gear, Stoned Jesus are honoring their fellow trailblazers HIM with a faithfully heart-pounding ode to love metal. 

Listen to Stoned Jesus cover "Buried Alive By Love" below.

Though they were already a known force on the international album charts, before "Buried Alive By Love", HIM were at odds with how they were perceived by the music industry. Igor Sydorenko - the mastermind behind Stoned Jesus - understands the feeling all too well.

"We constantly struggle with the limitations of the genre, having been pigeonholed as a stoner rock band early in our career, so HIM are very relatable to us", Igor says. "It's absolutely unfair that such a diverse and interesting band are remembered as this moody, one-dimensional bunch by the general public. I truly consider Ville Vallo one of the most underappreciated rock and metal composers ever. His way of balancing the heavy and dark stuff with the catchiest melodies is very inspiring when I'm busy with my own songwriting".  

With the opening track on 2003's Love Metal, HIM truly hit upon their signature style. "Buried Alive By Love" shot the album to the top of the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. Now, more than two decades later, the hit single is launching a new era for Stoned Jesus. The band's new rhythm section add fresh sludge, while Igor's razor-sharp riff and coolly impassioned pleas match the Finn's gothic groove drop for bloody drop.  
 
"This is just a phenomenal song", Igor continues. "Bumping HIM in the van with the new boys on our first tour together sure helped to build and solidify the chemistry that we have now". 

While only their second album, Seven Thunders Roar marks an early milestone for Stoned Jesus. The riffs still roll downhill with all the sludgy force of a mudslide, but the band added crisp acoustic guitars to reflect their newfound inner strength. "Climbing up", Igor sings on "I Am The Mountain", a 16-minute instant classic that charges through lush folksy valleys and peaks of headbanging doom at full steam. "And we're never going to stop". 

When it first arrived back in 2014, even Stoned Jesus were surprised by their follow-up to Seven Thunders Roar. Having already reached the summit of stoner metal, for The Harvest, the band dug into their progressive rock roots. With its synth-laden passages and weaving guitar solo, "Silkworm Confessions'' definitely sows those seeds. But while it leans heavily into the album's sci-fi narrative, "Here Come the Robots" comes busting out the gate with a hard-charging riff that's so aggressively catchy, it could've been programmed by alt-rock radio. 

"After years of waiting we're finally reissuing two of our most-beloved albums, the heavy prog stalwart The Harvest and the already-legendary psychedelic classic Seven Thunders Roar!" Igor says. "It's funny now to think how surprised people were hearing The Harvest for the first time - a lot of them possibly expected Seven Thunders Part Two, but as a songwriter I'd never been into repeating myself. And with Seven Thunders, what else could I say about this overlooked-then-and-praised-now record, its importance and influence for the genre?

"This was our first release with our then-manager, Vlad Lyashenko, the man who helped to shape the Ukrainian rock and metal underground into the force it is today" Igor continues. "Both reissues are dedicated to his memory, since he passed away in 2023 - hauntingly, on the very same day we'd released our fifth album, Father Light. So please enjoy both The Harvest and Seven Thunders Roar with extended bonus tracks and have one for the guy to whom we owe our career"

The reissued editions of Seven Thunders Roar and The Harvest are now available through Season of Mist. 

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Line-up:
Igor Sydorenko - Lead-Vocals & Guitar
Andrew Rodin - Bass & Backing Vocals
Yurii Ciel - Drums & Percussion

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Enterprise Earth to Drop "Descent Into Madness" EP on 1/30 + Band Shares "I. The Descent" Video

ENTERPRISE EARTH have announced that they will drop their brand new EP, Descent Into Madness, on January 30. 

Pre-order it here.

The band has also shared the video for "I. The Descent." Watch it below. 

"My vision began with a narration of the overarching concept to my bandmates, and it only felt right to start this journey the same way," says singer Travis Worland. "'The Descent' is a kind of overture for the EP and sets the scene for the following Hell to come."

The band echoes the singer's sentiment, saying, "We set out to accomplish one goal with this release, and we feel that we have achieved it. We envisioned a darkness, a spellbound episode through the suffering journey to insanity. Let loose your grasp, we begin the Descent Into Madness."

ABOUT ENTERPRISE EARTH:
Anguished, ethereal, groove-driven death metal enriched with innovation and technique, Enterprise Earth's music effortlesslytransitions from earth-shattering breakdowns to sickeningly slow sludge to blast-furnace pummeling without sacrificing a moody atmosphere. Each of their songs is ominous, ambitious, lurching, and engaging, including "Where Dreams Are Broken," "The Failsafe Fallacy," "Unleash Hell," and "Reanimate // Disintegrate," which collectively boast millions of streams.

Their list of tourmates over the years resembles a "who's who" of classic and modern extremity: Paleface Swiss, Lorna Shore, Cannibal Corpse, Whitechapel, Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Fit For An Autopsy, Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Shadow Of Intent, Carnifex, and more.

The lineups have changed since they emerged in 2014, but the creative mission persists. Guitarist and producer Gabe Mangold has been at the band's core since 2017. He is joined by the formidable trio of vocalist Travis Worland, bassist Dakota Johnson (since 2021), and drummer Aron Hetsko (since 2022).

Enterprise Earth "crawl[ed] from the shadows of Washington […] and death metal [was] reborn," Shockwave wrote of the band's 2015 debut, Patient Ø. A critic for Metal Nexus declared 2017's Embodiment "the heaviest album I have ever heard." The group's third full-length, Luciferous, joined Loudwire's 50 Best Metal Albums of 2019. "It never hurts to make an album that makes the majority of your peers look silly," wrote Blabbermouth. New Transcendence declared the band's follow-up, 2022's The Chosen, "a steamrolling juggernaut." MetalSucks lauded 2024's Death: An Anthology as "all over the place, in a good way," highlighting Mangold's guitar work as "nothing short of dazzling."

Descent into Madness builds upon the adventurous steps taken across their catalog, with focused rage and despair. The EP is an exercise in focused creativity unparalleled by most of the metal genre. It's par for the course with Enterprise Earth, whose music continues to innovate and dominate.

Although death metal is arguably the most brutal of sub genres , steeped in macabre imagery, Enterprise Earth conjures self-determination and independence from within the bowels of extremity. The band's authentic, impassioned precision and technical might are unquestionable. Committed to musical excellence and personal perseverance, Enterprise Earth carvesmeaning from the darkness.  

ENTERPRISE EARTH ARE:
Gabe Mangold — Guitar
Travis Worland — Vocals
Dakota Johnson — Bass
Aron Hetsko — Drums

SENNA Share Video For New Single "Blackout"

Progressive metalcore powerhouse SENNA have returned with an adrenaline-charged standalone single, "Blackout," available now on all streaming platforms via SharpTone Records.

Renowned for their ability to weave intricate compositions with atmospheric intensity, SENNA raise the bar once again with a track that is both dynamic and deeply evocative.

Following their recent release of the emotionally charged single "Rain," SENNA continue to evolve their sound with "Blackout," delivering a masterful blend of raw energy and technical precision. The band has solidified their reputation as one of modern metalcore's most innovative forces, building on the foundation of their breakout debut EP, A Moment of Quiet.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind the song, band shares, "In 'Blackout,' we really wanted to capture the raw, emotional journey of confronting self-doubt, and overcoming those inner fears that hold us back. It's about facing those personal battles head-on, and ultimately finding the strength to rise above them. The song is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there' always a way to move forward."

"Blackout" is now streaming worldwide via SharpTone Records HERE.

Adding to the excitement, SENNA will join The Devil Wears Prada as support on their highly anticipated EU/UK tour next month sharing the stage with SeeYouSpaceCowboy and Kingdom of Giants.

Fox Lake Drop "Cold Hard Truth" Video

FOX LAKE are roaring into 2025. The band has dropped the video for the new single "COLD HARD TRUTH." Watch it below.

The song, a ferocious rap x rock hybrid, will rattle your teeth loose from your gums. 

"'The 'Cold Hard Truth' is a blend of some our favorite elements from nu-metal, hardcore, and hip-hop," the band states. "We wanted the whole song to feel like the moment your luck runs out. It's just as heavy as it is groovy and the lyrics cut like a knife."

The band announced its signing to MNRK HEAVY last year.

Born in the high elevation of Denver, FOX LAKE bring an elevated and energetic sound to the heavy music scene. The band started in 2017 as four friends jamming in their basement, looking to branch out from the metalcore sound by incorporating elements of their favorite genres: hardcore, hip-hop, and rock 'n' roll. FOX LAKE has continually leveled up by giving audiences undeniable grooves, punch rhythms, and an anti-establishment swagger. It all culminates in a sonic, brass-knuckled punch to the face that lands on anyone in their proximity.

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:
MNRK Music Group is one of the largest independent music companies in the world, operating in every major music market. MNRK is committed to discovering and guiding top music creators and artists plus distributing premier music companies Dualtone Music Group and Last Gang. Its catalog across divisions consists of 65,000 music tracks, including multiple GRAMMY winners and platinum-selling hits.

Modern Thrash Unit WARBRINGER Announce 2025 North American Co-Headline Tour With Allegaeon

Modern thrash titans WARBRINGER recently announced their highly anticipated new album, Wrath And Ruin, out March 14, 2025 via Napalm Records, with the release of cataclysmic single "A Better World." Today, the band returns to sound the beacon, announcing their upcoming North American co-headline tour with death metal stalwarts Allegaeon. Featuring support from Skeletal Remains and Summoning The Lich, "The Vortex of Violence Tour" kicks off March 18 in San Diego, CA, pillaging through several major cities including Montreal, QC, Toronto, ON, Chicago, IL and Denver, CO before concluding the campaign of carnage in Los Angeles, CA on April 12. 

About the tour, frontman Jon Kevill says:

"We are announcing our first run of 2025, where we will be raining down Wrath and Ruin across the USA and Canada! We will be joined by a full arsenal of vicious brutality with Allegaeon, Skeletal Remains, and Summoning the Lich providing fire support. We will be playing new songs as well as old live favorites, and we will be going all gas no brakes every night, as you've come to expect. Get down to the show, mosh like there's no tomorrow, and enter the Vortex of Violence!"

Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 17 at 9AM PST/12PM EST. For more information, visit the band's official website. Make sure to grab your tickets before they're gone, and pick up your copy of Wrath And Ruin now!

See below for a complete list of dates.

WABRINGER ON TOUR:
“The Vortex Of Violence” North American Co-Headline Tour w/Allegaeon
Support from Skeletal Remains + Summoning The Lich

3/18 — San Diego, CA — Brick by Brick
3/19 — Phoenix, AZ — Last Exit Live
3/20 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
3/21 — Oklahoma City, OK — 89th Street Collective
3/22 — Haltom City, TX — Haltom Theater
3/23 — Austin, TX — Come and Take it Live
3/24 — Corpus Christi, TX — House of Rock
3/26 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
3/27 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligan's
3/28 — Bensalem, PA — Broken Goblet
3/29 — Brooklyn, NY — Woodshop
3/30 — Montreal, QC — Foufounes Electriques
3/31 — Toronto, ON — The Garrison
4/1 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
4/2 — Chicago, IL — Reggies
4/3 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck
4/4 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theater
4/5 — Denver, CO — HQ
4/6 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
4/8 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
4/9 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
4/10 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theater
4/11 — San Francisco, CA — DNA Lounge
4/12 — Los Angeles, CA — Teragram Ballroom

Check Out Lead Single "A Better World" below.

Pre-order Wrath and Ruin HERE.

Dal Av x Jackson Rose Announces New Album 'Petrichor' out February 20 + Drops New Music Video "Colors Collapsed"

Incendiary guitarist/producer Dal Av and vocalist Jackson Rose (masterminds behind the viral sensation "Insanely Illegal Cage Fight"), along with drummer Patrick Galante, have announced a new album 'Petrichor' set for release on February 20. In celebration of the news, they have released their new track "Colors Collapsed" and the accompanying official music video. When asked about the inspiration behind 'Petrichor', Dal Av shared:

“I wanted to write an album that made listeners want to drive 80MPH through a toll booth.”

Pre-save 'Petrichor' at the link here, and watch the "Colors Collapsed" official music video below.

WEEDEATER Touring U.S. with Napalm Death + Melvins

2025 is off to a rip-roaring start. After taking the high seas by storm last year with High on Fire, Weedeater are craving a taste of the open road. The veteran Carolina stoners are packing their pipes in preparation for a month-long roll across California, the Southwest and East Coast with Napalm Death and the Melvins.   

God luck and good speed.

Savage Imperial Death March Part II

April 4 - San Diego, CA @ Music Box [TICKETS]
April 5 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]
April 7 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall [TICKETS]
April 8 - San Jose, CA @ The Ritz [TICKETS]
April 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco [TICKETS]
April 13 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren [TICKETS]
April 14 - Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre [TICKETS]
April 15 - El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace [TICKETS]
April 17 - Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall [TICKETS]
April 18 - Austin, TX @ Emo's [TICKETS]
April 19 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]
April 20 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live [TICKETS]
April 21 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues New Orleans [TICKETS]
April 23 - Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
April 24 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room [TICKETS]
April 25 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham [TICKETS]
April 26 - Savannah, GA @ District Live [TICKETS]
April 27 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade – Heaven Stage [TICKETS]
April 28 - Birmingham, AL @ Saturn [TICKETS]
April 29 - Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club [TICKETS]
May 1 - Charlotte, NC @ The Underground – Charlotte [TICKETS]
May 2 - Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle [TICKETS]
May 3 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27 [TICKETS]
May 4 - Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]
May 5 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer [TICKETS]

Conquer Divide Share New Track "Bad Dreams" Feat. Of Virtue

Conquer Divide have revealed their latest single, "Bad Dreams," featuring Michigan metalcore heroes Of Virtue. The single drops ahead of their U.K. and European tour dates. 

Listen to "Bad Dreams" here.

Watch the lyric video below.

The song combines Conquer Divide's ability to mix luscious and captivating vocals and hooks with their crushing intensity, both musically and lyrically, on this introspective slab of inner turmoil, which is complemented by Of Virtue's vocalists (Tyler Ennis and Damon Tate) melodic-turned-raging contributions.   

Talking about the personal tones of the song, guitarist Izzy Johnson says, "We are stoked to bring the next era of Conquer Divide with our new song 'Bad Dreams,' featuring Of Virtue. Lyrically, it touches on the feeling of wanting nothing more than to succeed but being sabotaged by your own thoughts. Analysis paralysis is real and creates cycles that sometimes feel unbreakable, something that we have all individually experienced. Just like our other songs 'Paralyzed,' 'Pressure,' and 'N E W H E A V E N' (that also have introspective themes), we hope this song is something our listeners can relate to and find comfort in. Big thanks to the guys in Of Virtue who made the song come alive, we are blessed to create music alongside such talent."

Of Virtue's Tyler Ennis adds, "I've been a fan of Conquer Divide ever since I heard 'Messy.' It's an absolute honor being asked to bring both our bands together on their newest single and we're excited for it to finally be released!"

They recently had two recordings that are having wide success at the US Active Rock format. First, a new version of the band’s hit "Paralyzed" (Featuring Attack Attack!); which became the band's first entry on the Billboard charts, and re-release of alt-rockers 10 Years' hit "The Optimist," which featured Conquer Divide's Kia, ahead of the two bands touring the U.S. together in October.

In January 2025, Conquer Divide will return to Europe and the UK for a tour with New Years Day between the  January 21 and February 1. Right after, the band will appear with Ankor starting on February 7 in Cologne, and will call through Germany, The Netherlands, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Latvia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and will finish on March 16 in Kortrijk, Belgium.
 
A Deluxe Edition of their most recent album Slow Burn was released digitally last September and featured an additional six recordings. Three of these are from Sirius XM Octane's Next Wave Concert Series, which are "Bad Guy," "Atonement," and "Paralyzed." Alongside "Paralyzed (Featuring "Attack Attack!)," "Only Girl" (Acoustic), and "80 Proof."
 
The band hailing from the U.S., U.K. and Canada have made a steady progression from their melodic metalcore inspired roots, maturing into a formidable hard rock act, nearing the end of their first decade together. In 2020, they returned to the studio with 2x Grammy nominated producer Tyler Smyth (Falling in Reverse, I Prevail) and 4x RIAA certified gold record producer Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, The Devil Wears Prada, Of Mice & Men) and began recording of Slow Burn.
 
SLOW BURN picked up multiple playlisting including All New Metal, Rock Hard, The Core, Heavy Queens, Kickass Metal, New Nu and more. They picked up multiple BBC Radio 1 plays alongside playlisting at Kerrang! Radio, Kerrang! TV and Primordial Radio. "Paralyzed" was one of the Metal Hammer 2023 tracks of the year with the album also being amongst the ‘Albums of the Year.’ They've picked up support from Rock Sound, Distorted Sound, Alternative Press, Revolver, GuitarWorld, SXM Octane, Loudwire and more. The album has now exceeded 40 million cumulative streams.
 
CONQUER DIVIDE ARE:
Kiarely Taylor — Vocals
Kristen Sturgis — Guitar
Izzy Johnson — Guitar
Sam Landa — Drums

9TH ANNUAL METAL HALL OF FAME GALA TO BECOME TELETHON TO HELP VICTIMS OF LOS ANGELES WILDFIRES

The 9th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Gala will now transform to a 2025 fundraising telethon to help raise money for displaced families of the recent Los Angeles County wildfires.
 

The Gala will be held January 22, 2025, at the Grand Theater, Anaheim, CA.  A Celebrity Red Carpet will take place 7:00PM, and the Telethon’s Induction Ceremony, Live Performances, and All -Star Jams will commence 8:00PM. 

Rockstars, celebrities, music executives, supercross motorcycle racing stars, and surprise guests will join forces at the Gala to help this great cause. Radio/Television Legend Eddie Trunk and entertainment personality Cathy Rankin will Host the event. Poison’s Rikki Rockett, Kill Devil Hill, former Megadeth members Chris Poland and Jeff Young, Southern California’s Alibis, and Rochester New York band Wicked will perform, along with All-Star Jams and surprise performances.

A direct live stream link to a disaster relief fund will be provided the day of the Gala, at www.facebook.com/officialmetalhalloffame. 100% of all funds raised from the livestream link will be donated to the Los Angeles County wildfire victims, to help them re-establish their lives once again. 

“The 9th Annual Metal Hall of Fame Charity Gala means more than ever, as we turn it into a fundraising/livestream event to help the victims of the of Los Angeles County wildfires," says Pat Gesualdo, President/ CEO of the Metal Hall of Fame. 

2025 METAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES:
 
DARRELL DIMEBAG ABBOTT (20th year memoriam, with surprise guests) 
 
RIKKI ROCKETT (Poison, Inducted by SiriusXM/Hair Nation’s Tommy London)
 
TONY MACALPINE
 
DANGEROUS TOYS
 
LIFE OF AGONY
 
KNAC RADIO
 
ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ (Arch Enemy)
 
DOYLE WOLFGANG VON FRANKENSTEIN (Misfits)  
 
CANNIBAL CORPSE
 
BURTON C. BELL (Fear Factory)  
 
JEFF YOUNG (Megadeth/ Kings of Thrash)

ALL STAR JAM / SURPRISE PERFORMANCES!!


GET TICKETS HERE TO ATTEND IN PERSON:
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For more information, please contact 973-263-0420, or info@themetalhalloffame.org 
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About the Metal Hall of Fame:
The Metal Hall of Fame is a non profit organization, dedicated to forever enshrining the iconic musicians and music industry executives responsible for making Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music what it is today. Their contribution to the genre is invaluable, and they continue to inspire fans throughout the world, from generation to generation. 
 
Every January, industry executives and fans attend the Metal Hall of Fame Gala (The most Important Night In Hard Rock and Heavy Metal). All proceeds go to bringing free music programs to help special needs children.
 

For more information, please contact the Metal Hall of Fame at 973-263-0420, or info@themetalhalloffame.org.

SABATON - “THE WAR TO END ALL WARS - THE MOVIE” HITS VIDEO STREAMING PLATFORMS ON MARCH 11

Due to overwhelming demand, SABATON´s animated film, “The War To End All Wars - The Movie”, will hit video streaming services starting March 11 in a wide range of territories. The movie will be available on Apple TV, YouTube Movies, Google Play, and Amazon Prime Video. You can already pre-order it on Apple TV today!

This exciting development means you can enjoy SABATON´s film from the comfort of your home on your favorite platform. Relive the epic battles and untold stories of World War 1 like never before.

About “THE WAR TO END ALL WARS - THE MOVIE”:

“The War To End All Wars - The Movie” is the result of years of dedication, research, and collaboration with Yarnhub, a renowned animation studio specializing in historical storytelling. 

This 67-minute-long animated musical motion picture takes viewers on a captivating journey through the harrowing and heroic stories of World War 1. It brings to life the remarkable and often untold experiences of those who lived through the Great War. Inspired by the narratives behind the songs of SABATON´s 10th studio album, “The War To End All Wars”, the film blends historical accuracy with creative artistry, all supported by a powerful musical score. These stories carry deep meaning and are presented in a unique and engaging format. “The War To End All Wars - The Movie” also features animated and live-action appearances by band members.

“The War To End All Wars – The Movie” formed part of a significant charity initiative SABATON launched in 2023, titled “History Rocks”. The initiative was created to emphasize the importance of history and encourage communities to engage with and support local museums. As part of this effort, the band donated this animated film to 140 museums, ranging from small local gems to internationally recognized institutions across 30 territories. These museums showcased the film on their premises, with some organizing entire events around the screenings. The initiative not only boosted their global visibility but also connected them with a vibrant and enthusiastic new audience.

ABOUT SABATON

In the more than two decades since their launch, Swedish metallers,SABATON, have achieved quadruple-platinum sales, headlined major festivals, sold-out arena concerts across the globe, and earned a legion of loyal fans by being self-managed and carving out a reputation as one of the most innovative bands in rock.SABATONcombines standout stage design and production with epic concept albums, linking real-life historical war events with classic kick-ass metal. To date, the band has released ten studio albums, amassed six Gold, two Platinum, and one four-times-Platinum awards, seen eight of its albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. They have amassed over three billion streams across all streaming platforms and over 1.5 billion views on YouTube.

When the band hit the 20-year mark, they headlined both stages at Wacken 2019 – the biggest metal festival in the world – simultaneously. Meanwhile, in 2023 as part of a charity initiative,SABATONdonated their full-length animated movie to museums around the world in order to increase awareness and visitor numbers, and successfully encourage people to support the preservation of history in these establishments. DuringSABATON’s 25th anniversary year, the band released the “Tour To End All Tours” concert film, and through independent distribution, it was screened in more than 1,200 cinemas spanning 28 territories.

NJ Hard Rockers, WHO ON EARTH, Return with Mind-Bending Anthem "Lobotomy" - Taking Aim at Social Media's Mass Hypnosis

New Jersey hard rockers WHO ON EARTH are back with the hard-hitting and unapologetic single "Lobotomy" - pulling no punches as it confronts the grip of shock media, false news, and political agendas that have divided the masses and hypnotized a generation. The track stands as a raw outcry against the endless stream of content that keeps people locked in virtual lives, numbing free thought and fueling a culture of disconnection.

With searing riffs and urgent lyrics, "Lobotomy" calls out the manipulation and mindless consumption that dominates our screens. The band describes the track as a wake-up call to break free from the digital haze.

Vocalist Coosh comments, "In a country founded on civil liberties, many still allow themselves to be mentally enslaved by societal expectations—conforming to trends, no matter how absurd. Free thinking is increasingly mischaracterized as hate speech. Trust your own path and let your true self shine through."

In addition to the release of the single, WHO ON EARTH have also released a music video, available to view below.

On the release of the video, bassist Pete Rizzi adds:

"Although the subject matter of this song is pretty serious, ok, it's downright scary. We did have a great time cutting Coosh's skull open, rewiring his brain, and having him see the light. Just like in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest!"

Watch the Music Video for "Lobotomy"

Stream WHO ON EARTH on Spotify HERE

WHO ON EARTH have also announced the release of their highly antipicated new EP 'Smoke & Mirrors' out on March 7th, pre-orders will be available soon.

The release of 'Smoke & Mirrors' comes in the wake of a heartbreaking loss for the band. In July, WHO ON EARTH completed recording their new material, only to lose their lead guitarist, Bruce Gatewood, to a sudden heart attack. Bruce was a beloved musician, friend, and mentor whose legacy is deeply embedded in the band’s music.

“Bruce will always live on in our hearts, and his contributions will be heard for many years to come,” reflects the band. “We’ve vowed to honor him by getting this music out to the world and keeping his memory alive.”

'Smoke & Mirrors' was produced, mixed, engineered & mastered by Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob) at Sonic Stomp Studios, NY, NY, while the EP cover art was created by Ken Adams (Lamb of God).

On the release of the EP, WHO ON EARTH comments, "We plan on releasing new music throughout the year, and 'Smoke & Mirrors' is part one. We can't wait for people to hear how the band has grown from 'Blame' and how layered our songwriting and musicianship has become."

WHO ON EARTH are:

Coosh – vocals

Pete Rizzi – bass

Howie Fallon – drums

Johnny James Barone – guitar

Jimmy Kocha – guitar

EIVØR Wins USA Songwriting Competition

She's serenaded crowds from the UEFA Champions League to The Game Awards, but on her latest album, Eivør reached several new milestones. The Faroe Islands superstar performed songs off ENN to sold-out crowds from Red Rocks to Hellfest. 

Now, to kick off 2025 ahead of her upcoming North American tour, Eivør is proud to announce that she has been named a winner of the 29th USA Songwriting Competition. Her gently pulsating first single from ENN, "Jarðartrá / Dust to Dust", won the award for Best World music.    

"I am thrilled and honored for our song 'Jarðartrá (Dust To Dust)' to have won the USA Songwriting Competition in the 'World Music' category", Eivør says.  
 
"The track is a joint effort between myself and the Faroes poet Marjun Syderbø Kjelnæs - my long-time lyrical collaborator and dear friend.

I'm grateful to my dear Tróndur Bogason for co-production and arrangements on this track and to my band mates Mikael, Per, Mattias and Theodor for generously pouring your beautiful creativity into each note and each beat".

We are grateful and truly honoured to receive this prestigious award. Thank you."

“Jarðartrá” was an especially fitting first single for ENN. Just like the extreme contrasts that define life at her home in the Faroe Islands, the song is dark yet glistening, swirling but propulsive. Eivør inhabits the perspective of a wounded mother earth, who calls to us with a steadily thumping bassline that’s as dark and warm as our planet’s molten core. “Come lie down in my blue embrace”, she sings, reaching into her operatic register, as if beckoning us toward the light.     

"When I wrote this song, I envisioned the earth in its rawest elements: oceans, volcanoes, storms, soil”,  Eivør remembers. “We all have echoes of these elements within us, but maybe we tend to forget that we are part of nature and its endless circle of decay and growth”.

ENN is now available on Season of Mist.

Order & Stream

https://orcd.co/eivorenn

Hear Eivør perform the award-winning “Jarðartrá” and other songs from her world-renowned, 25-year discography next month when she tours North America with Sylvaine. Their shows in Toronto and San Francisco are already sold out. Tickets for Seattle, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Montreal and Silver Springs are all moving fast.  

Get tickets at eivor.com

Eivør USA & Canada Tour 2025 w/ special guest Sylvaine

February 2 - Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl [TICKETS]
February 4 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre [TICKETS] [LOW TICKETS]
February 5 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom [TICKETS]
February 7 - San Francisco, CA @ Cafe du Nord [SOLD OUT]
February 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco [TICKETS] [LOW TICKETS]
February 11 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]
February 12 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater [TICKETS]
February 14 - Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center [TICKETS][SOLD OUT]
February 15 - Madison, WI @ Majestic [TICKETS]
February 16 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall [TICKETS]
February 18 - Toronto, ON @ Great Hall [SOLD OUT]
February 19 - Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount [TICKETS] [LOW TICKETS]
February 21 - Somerville, MA @ Somerville Theatre [TICKETS]
February 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg [TICKETS]
February 23 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore [TICKETS] [LOW TICKETS]

After independently releasing her music for many years, ENN marks Eivør’s debut for the metal label Season of Mist—and though her compositions sit outside of any one genre, she is happy to be embraced by the metal community. She identified a shared pagan sensibility in her television scores like The Last Kingdom. “I never felt I really fit into any box,” said Eivør. “I just have to do it my own way.” Recorded with her touring band in the Faroe Islands—where she now lives again, splitting time between her homeland and Denmark—Eivør called ENN “my most pleasurable and also most painful process. I felt that I was stepping into a place where I hadn’t been before, and that’s always scary because you don’t feel that you touch the ground. But it opens up your creativity and takes you to someplace new. It’s woven together all my experiences for the past 10 years, and it’s grounded me.” 

 

Recording line-up

Eivør: Vocals, Guitars

Mattias Kapnas: Piano, Rhodes and Synths 

Mikael Blak: Bass & Synths. Guitars on ‘Upp úr øskuni’ 

Per I Højgaard Petersen: Drums & Soundscaping 

Strings performed by Lýra: 

1st violin: Sigrún Harðardóttir 

2nd violin: Sigrún Kristbjörg Jónsdóttir 

Viola: Karl James Pestka 

Cello: Unnur Jónsdóttir

Choir on ‘Ein klóta': Eivør, Tróndur, Hans Mols Mortensen, Greta Svabo Beck and Fred Ruddick  

Recording studio
Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands), Hljóðritið (Iceland), Jardin Acoustique (France) and in Eivør’s portable studio in various corners of the world.   

Production, engineering and recording
Produced & arranged by Eivør and Tróndur 

Beat production by Eivør and Per I. Højgaard Petersen 

Recorded and engineered by Theodor Kapnas at Studio Bloch (Faroe Islands)  

Additional recordings and engineering by Fred Ruddick at Jardin Acoustique (France) 

Strings recorded by Guðmundur Kristinn Jónsson and Gestur Sveinsson at Hljóðriti (Iceland) 

Mixing 
Theodor Kapnas 

Mastering
Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering

Creative direction
Eivør and Leif Podhajsky 

Artwork
Leif Podhajsky
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​Photography
​Sigga Ella 
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Additional landscape photography by Alessio Mesiano 

Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/eivoruppuroskani

Management contact:
Henning Dietz at Neu Management London - henning@neumanagement.com

Booking contact:
Luc Favié at Doomstar -  luc@doomstarbookings.com

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Debt Neglector Release Double Single + Announce Upcoming Album "Kinda Rips" via Smartpunk Records

Smartpunk Records' beloved punk rockers Debt Neglector have released two new singles as the sneak peek at their upcoming full-length album "Kinda Rips," which is set to release on April 4, 2024 via Smartpunk Records.

Listen below.

In true Debt Neglector fashion, their new music remains viciously political but also features some deeply personal topics including the pressures of fatherhood, insecurity, and dealing with mortality. The culmination is an album that is dynamic and relatable from a band whose angry and honest approach is a blunt kick in the pants to the powers that be.

When discussing the lead single "Adios Amigos! Or How To Self Sabotage Without Even Trying", Debt Neglector says, "This song is about how, as a species, our proverbial goose is pretty much cooked. We’re slaves to an economic system that requires infinite growth on a planet full of finite resources. We’ve elected octogenarian politicians with short-sighted vision who only act in the interest of their corporate donors. And people have become increasingly divided, suspicious of their neighbors, and cruel to each other. Where is our sense of self-preservation? Where is our sense of community? It feels like it’s all eroding around us and the western world is quickly and quietly heading towards collapse."

ABOUT DEBT NEGLECTOR:
Formed in 2016, these Florida punks have spent the last 8 years honing a sound that showcases their ability to blend catchy hooks with a vicious attitude. With four releases firmly under their belt, the “Atomicland” LP (2017), “The Kids are Pissed” EP (2018), the “Bad Faith” EP (2020), and the “Dirty Water” LP (2021), the band has already established themselves as a group that pulls no punches in their pursuit to call out injustice. Just to name a few, the band has screamed, shouted, and sang about systemic failures and distrust of the government, the fear of impending nuclear war, loss, depression, illness, and the USA’s sick obsession with assault rifles. And they’ve put their money where their mouth is by using their releases to double as fundraising efforts for organizations like the ACLU. Musically, their influences cover a lot of familiar and legendary punk rock ground. Taking notes from punk favorites the Descendents, Dillinger Four, and Bad Religion among others, Debt Neglector aren’t afraid to put their own spin on things. Their music keeps both a reverence for the past and a foot firmly placed in the present. The end result allows the band to craft songs with ripping fast drum beats, sing along choruses, quirky chord changes, and headbanging breaks. With past tours covering the US, Canada, and Europe, the band has set their sights on bringing their brand of pissed off punk music to whoever is ready and willing to listen. Debt Neglector are also no stranger to the festival scene with several appearances at The Fest (FL) and Sing it Out Loud Festival, and a showcase at Pouzza Fest (MTL), they have managed to share the stage with the likes of Propaghandi, Descendents and more. In 2024 Debt Neglector returned to the studio to follow up their past releases with a batch of new songs that has now become the “Kinda Rips” LP (Smartpunk Records – 2025). Their new music remains viciously political but also features some deeply personal topics including the pressures of fatherhood, insecurity, and dealing with mortality. The culmination is an album that is dynamic and relatable from a band whose angry and honest approach is a blunt kick in the pants to the powers that be.

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (Remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they're a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' Mutiny and Gameface's Good, they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds — putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.

Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake's Anthem, Nominee's Lowlife, RIVALS' Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest.

Kenny Kicks Off 2025 on "Today," "Tonight Show" Jan. 16th (NBC)

Kenny Chesney, the East Tennessee songwriter/stadium-sized superstar, is rested up and ready to get his 2025 started. Having spent the last several weeks working on some very personal projects that break ground for the high impact, positive energy performer, the eight-time Entertainer of the Year will kick things off with a stop at NBC’s “TODAY” on Thursday, Jan. 16 during the 8 a.m. hour.
 
Beyond whatever big news the generational icon has to share, he will return to 30 Rockefeller Center later that same day to be the lead guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Though no performances are part of the appearances, Chesney has plenty to talk about.
 
“I have always been one to let the music do the talking,” says the affable musician. “I think when we’re onstage, connecting with No Shoes Nation, nothing else really needs to be said. When they sing these songs back to me, that says everything.
 
“That said, this year is going to be unlike any other. This is one time when I probably do need to get out and explain exactly what we’re up to. But for now, I can say this: I am incredibly ramped up about what we’re in the middle of making happen for 2025. It’s one of those things where you can’t just throw it out there – so I am really glad we’re getting to spend some time at ‘TODAY,’ then ‘The Tonight Show.’”
 
Having extended his record on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Take Her Home,” his 33rd No. 1, the man behind “American Kids,” “Get Along,” “Summertime,” “Young,” “When The Sun Goes Down” and so many more classic country songs for the last two decades is looking forward to breaking more ground and creating deeper ways to appreciate the way his music has defined people’s lives in the 21st Century.
 
“The thing about so many of my songs is they’re pieces of people’s lives,” Chesney says. “Almost everyone can see themselves in there somehow. To me, singing people’s reality and hopefully showing them how sweet life can be sets a pretty cool bar.” 
 
The man the Wall Street Journal deemed “The King of the Road” and the L.A. Times hailed as “The People’s Superstar” has always focused on connecting the dots between live and his recorded music. That appears to once again be the driver for Chesney as he leans into the year ahead; with a strong passion for his band and road family, he’s already been posting pictures from rehearsals somewhere in Nashville on social media.
 
“There’s nothing like No Shoes Nation when they come together. It’s the greatest high there is,” Chesney offers. “We’ve been pulling songs out that we’ve not played in years, so who knows?”
 
Tune in to “TODAY” Thursday morning, and find out. Check out “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” for more.

Music Agent Lance Roberts Joins WME as Partner

Veteran music agent Lance Roberts joins WME as a Partner in its Country music division, based in Nashville. Roberts brings with him more than 30 years of experience and notable artists, including Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, Easton Corbin, Ian Munsick, Parmalee and Sammy Kershaw.
 
"Lance is known in our industry as an agent with a keen eye for talent and a commitment to nurturing and growing artists' careers,” said Joey Lee, Co-head of WME’s Nashville office. “We are excited to have his expertise at WME.”
 
“I’m very grateful for the opportunity to join the amazing team at WME,” said Roberts. "They have been extremely supportive of this next chapter in my career, and I am looking forward to working with the most talented agents in our industry."
 
“Most of us have known and respected Lance’s work for many years and are thrilled he is joining our team,” shared Becky Gardenhire and Jay Williams, Co-heads of WME’s Nashville office.  “He’s creative, strategic, and passionate and his knowledge will benefit all of our artists.” 
 
Roberts began his career at the Bobby Roberts Company in 1992, working alongside some of country music’s most iconic artists, including Country Music Hall of Fame members John Anderson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price and Waylon Jennings. Following the acquisition of the Bobby Roberts Company by UTA in 2014, he spent nearly a decade building and expanding his clients’ touring opportunities.
 
As a Partner at WME, Roberts will continue to champion both established and emerging talent, leveraging his longstanding industry relationships and proven track record.
 
Reach Roberts at LRoberts@WMEAgency.com. 

Photo Credit: Kathy Thomas Photography

About WME
WME is a leading entertainment agency representing the world’s greatest artists, content creators and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television and theater. WME works with clients across the full creative spectrum to diversify and grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company. 

Restless Mosaic presents 'Lost Within This Time' single featuring Lovespirals' icon Anji Bee

West Coast artist Restless Mosaic presents 'Lost Within This Time', the first taste of his forthcoming third album 'Quality Mirrors', due out on March 7.  The song takes many surprising turns, all of them dark. Developed around elevator samples that came to form four separate layers of this song, this lead track features vocals by Anji Bee of renowned dreampop duo Lovespirals, singing ethereally and as claustrophobically as the slabs of the unsettling soundscape behind her.

In the video, Anji plays a ghost haunting an elevator. With Restless Mosaic (a.k.a. Brandon Isleib) and Anji Bee residing quite a distance from one another, they shot their scenes separately. Portraying a ghost who lures Isleib into her haunted elevator – where she lives in a concert poster. Now entrapped, she transmits his soul into the poster, essentially taking her place. Isleib explains, "My home city let me and my producer film in a city-owned office building that hasn’t been used in years – a perfect setting to make a campy ‘80s horror story".

"'Lost Within This Time' is about my mental state post-pandemic. Like many, I’m finding it hard to re-acclimate. Places I used to go have closed. I quit doing the things I used to do. Many people I thought I knew either disappeared or showed sides that made me pull away. Society both on and offline seems much more hostile, and as a consequence I’ve become guarded," says Anji Bee.

"Working with Brandon let me express my thoughts in a slightly edgier manner, as the instrumental he presented me with is a lot more experimental. The elevator sounds, in particular, are quite eerie, so I had fun playing that up with an ethereal refrain of “I’m lost” – which sounds like it could be a ghost calling up the elevator shaft, or wandering down a long, dark hallway."

Brandon Isleib is an electronic songmaker based in Everett, Washington. The name Restless Mosaic derives from the idea of a mosaic's intricacy and structure, and how the parts and the whole relate in a way that they only make sense when they come together. In the same way, he combines sounds and genres, usually considered disparate, connecting them into something greater than any one of them.

Through these song structures, transitions and balanced textures, and by anchoring certain aspects, the listener can enjoy grounded music and enjoy these sonic adventures – explorations that embody a sense of restlessness. Noted as offering up “a setting in which listeners can expect the unexpected” with music that is “a boon for your neuroplasticity”, Restless Mosaic's music has been streamed over 3 million views via YouTube.

"I met Anji Bee through the listening party for the remaster of Love Spirals Downwards’ 'Flux' album. I had noticed she’d made a lot of different song styles, many of them dark, so I inquired about a collaboration. When she expressed interest, I started composing a sort of gothic metal song but swapping out all the sounds for ‘80s synth-jazz instead – something to fit both Anji’s angel and chanteuse sides," explains Brandon Isleib.

"That fit nicely with samples recorded of a creepy elevator in a hotel I had stayed at, and I started building the next part of the song around that. That gave the most space for Anji to put a verse, but she surprised me by wanting to make the denser chorus music into the verse. The ensuing rearrangement yielded the unusual structure of starting as a full-fledged synth song, then going into a barely melodic industrial phase, then gradually introducing both halves to each other. I draw a lot of inspiration from Underworld’s production style: set up the song’s rules and then start breaking them. 'Lost Within This Time' does this while showcasing Anji’s versatility and ability to make the bizarre sound right."

Anji Bee adds, "The frenetic, skittering energy in the first part seemed suited to my lyrics' theme. The fretless bass reminded me of music I loved in the '80s, like Mick Karn and Kate Bush. I tried to channel their vocal theatricality in my performance. Though I’m best known as a singer, I’ve dabbled in spoken word for decades, and I enjoyed incorporating a bit of that too. This is a personal lyric, but I think it’s pretty universal, and I hope that others in a similar period of their life will find some comfort in the song."

Apart from Anji Bee, the 'Quality Mirrors' album features contributions by New York singer-songwriter Rose Alaimo and prolific rapper Declaime (Aloe Blacc, Madlib, and Flying Lotus), with whom Restless Mosaic is already working on a new album that brings Declaime's poetry to Isleib's back catalog of instrumentals.

As of January 14, 'Lost Within This Time' is available everywhere, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The full 'Quality Mirrors' album will be released on March 7.

CREDITS
Music written and performed by Brandon Isleib
Recorded, mixed and produced by Brandon Isleib and Anji Bee
Lyrics, melody and vocals by Anji Bee
Additional production and effects by Ryan Lum
Mastered by Vincent Villuis / Ultimae Records
Album artwork and music video by Jennifer Wee
Anji Bee photos and video footage shot by Anji Bee
Brandon Isleib photos shot by Jennifer Wee

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