Darius Rucker Reimagines "Never Been Over" with Jennifer Nettles, Out Now

Already an emotional cornerstone of recent album Carolyn’s Boy from three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Darius Rucker, standout song “Never Been Over” now arrives as a duet with the captivating vocals of GRAMMY Award-winning entertainment powerhouse Jennifer Nettles adding a new dimension to the emotional ballad. Listen HERE.
 
Penned by Rucker alongside Lee Thomas Miller and Brothers Osborne’s John Osborne, the original release of “Never Been Over” was celebrated by Billboard as a flipped perspective to Rucker’s chart-topping “It Won’t Be Like This For Long,” with the reflective song “looking back on a couple’s love nearly two decades later, chronicling years of emotional zeniths and low points, a duration spent raising kids and building a life together one day at a time”:
 
        We’ve been good and bad, hot and cold
        And fightin’ mad, solid gold
        Been sunny days, straight-line winds
        Been drivin’ slow and guilty as sin
        Been back roads lost and blue lights found
        Dead of quiet, rockstar loud
        Been up and down like we’re built on springs
        We’ve been a lot of things 
 
        But we’ve never been 
        Splittin’ up friends, splittin’ up records
        Puttin’ up walls, burnin’ down letters
        Grass is greener ‘cause there’s something better
        Waitin’ down the line
        We’ve never been a headlights weaving, taillights fadin’
        So long, move on, goodbye waitin’
        Never been one last long look across your shoulder
        We’ve been a lot of things, but we’ve never been over
 
“Writing that was very cathartic,” Rucker shared with Garden & Gun of the song. “It was almost like therapy for me. It’s so honest and one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written.”
 
“Now, to have Jennifer add her incredible voice to such an emotional song, you feel even more of what this couple is facing; unravelling the life they’ve built together,” reflects Rucker. “I’m so grateful she agreed to sing on it with me.”
 
“I’ve wanted to collaborate with Darius for such a long time! And when I heard the song, I loved its story,” adds Nettles. “But in addition to its theme of lifelong love, it feels so perfect for Darius and I to sing it together. Both of our careers have grown and changed so dramatically since we each started out. And, as the hook sings, ‘We’ve been a lot of things, but we’ve never been over.’ This song is a beautiful example and extension of that constant evolution.” 

Currently on the road in Europe for a run of solo shows ahead of this summer’s Hootie & the Blowfish Summer Camp with Trucks Tour, Rucker is also preparing to share his first book with fans, a memoir titled “Life’s Too Short.” Set for release May 28, the memoir sees Rucker share the story of his life through the music that has defined it, offering readers an intimate glimpse into his journey from music enthusiast to music icon. Pre-order HERE.
 
For more information, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.

Courtesy of Capitol Records Nashville

About Darius Rucker
Rucker first achieved multi-Platinum status in the music industry as lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the GRAMMY Award-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, who have sold more than 25 million albums worldwide including their Double Diamond-certified (21x Platinum) debut Cracked Rear View, which remains among the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. Since releasing his first Country album in 2008, Rucker has earned a whole new legion of fans with four No. 1 albums on the Billboard Country chart plus 10 No. 1 singles at Country radio and 11 Gold, Platinum or multi-Platinum certified hits. Rucker was inducted as a Grand Ole Opry member in 2012 and in 2014 he won his third career GRAMMY Award for Best Solo Country Performance with his Diamond-certified (11x Platinum) version of “Wagon Wheel,” one of the top five best-selling Country songs of all time. His brand-new album Carolyn’s Boy is available everywhere now and his first book, a memoir titled “Learn to Live” is set for release via Dey Street Books on May 28.
 
As a lifelong philanthropist, Rucker co-chaired the capital campaign that generated $150 million to help build the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. and has raised over $3.6 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through his annual Darius & Friends benefit concert and golf tournament. In addition, Rucker has advocated for over 200 charitable causes supporting public education and junior golf programs in South Carolina through the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation and serves as a National Chair for the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville, Tenn. Rucker is also an avid sports fan, with his Darius Rucker Collection by Fanatics line of NFL, MLB and NCAA apparel available at Fanatics.com, and he is part of the Music City Baseball investment group working to bring an MLB team to Tennessee in addition to serving as a partner at the MGC Sports & Entertainment agency.  

About Jennifer Nettles
Jennifer Nettles is a GRAMMY-winning, Emmy-winning superstar entertainer on multiple platforms. She most recently appeared in Blumhouse’s new take of “The Exorcist” and returns seasonally in the HBO hit series “The Righteous Gemstones” as series favorite Aimee-Leigh. She also delivered a powerful and provocative performance in Focus Features’ Harriet Tubman biopic. Musically she recently earned an Emmy for Best Original Song for “Life is Sweet" featured in PBS’s “American Anthems.” Her latest solo album release was a genre-defying collection of American songbook classics entitled Always Like New. 

As half of the multi-Platinum Country duo Sugarland, she most recently announced a new tour upcoming this fall together with the band Little Big Town, along with the release of a new single cover of Phil Collins’ hit “Take Me Home.” Sugarland’s song “Stay,” written solely by Jennifer, was a Platinum No. 1 hit which earned her two GRAMMY Awards for Best Country Song as writer and Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group. Nettles also earned a third GRAMMY for her collaboration with Bon Jovi on “Who Says You Can't Go Home.” Her other achievements in music include five ASCAP awards, six ACM Awards, five CMA Awards, the Human Rights Campaign’s Ally for Equality Award and the Artist Impact Award from Lincoln Center. Nettles made her Broadway debut in 2015 as Roxy Hart in the Tony Award-winning, record-breaking musical “Chicago,” and starred as Donna in the Hollywood Bowl’s summer production of “Mamma Mia!” as well as most recently starring as Jenna in the smash hit musical “Waitress.” She is also the host of Fox’s unscripted series “Farmer Wants a Wife.” She is currently developing a Broadway musical about 17th century crusading poisoner Giulia Tofana.

Black Tusk Streaming New Album

Early praise for The Way Forward

"They are harder and heavier than ever on this record...Nearly twenty years into their career, Black Tusk show no sign of stopping or slowing down" - Metal Sucks (4/5)

"Powerful, defiant music... a record that fills you with the urge to fight for the future, windmilling like a maniac" - Distorted Sound (8/10)

"A record that just rocks, and rocks hard" - Wonderbox Metal

"The Way Forward is Black Tusk doing what they do best and that's playing a ton of fucked up and fast-paced grooves that destroy everything within its wake". - Outlaws of the Sun

"A raucous style of punky, hard rocking sludge, with minimum fuss and ample bursts of energy and ballsy aggression" - Angry Metal Guy

"Chaotic and raw, but also extremely catchy and memorable" - Metal Injection

"A no frills band that goes full throttle. Black Tusk are here to stay" - Heavy Music HQ

"An engine-wrecking riff-fest from the Savannah badlands" - Metal Hammer

"Black Tusk are pretty much the only Georgia metal act who still sound like they hail from the home state of Sandra Dee and Uga" - Invisible Oranges

"Alive, raw, furious, loud...they almost make your face vibrate" - Heavy Blog is Heavy

"Black Tusk's combination of sludge, rock, hardcore and death metal remains fluid, fertile and most importantly, full of life" - PitchforkBlack Tusk came roaring out of the Savannah swamplands nearly twenty years ago, but the sludge metal veterans aren't looking back anytime soon. On their seventh album, The Way Forward, the band blaze full steam into the future behind the force of their new yet familiar lineup.

"This record represents our steadfast resolve to keep making music together as a band and evolve our sound", says Andrew Fidler, Black Tusk's longtime guitarist and co-vocalist.

The Way Forward comes out tomorrow, Friday, April 26, but you can hear all 11 hard-hitting tracks today on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Listen to the full album stream below.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/black-tusk-the-way-forward

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The Way Forward pulls no punches. Right from the rip, album opener "Out of Grasp" charges head-on to the relentless chop of James May's snare drum. Lead single "Brush Fire" quickly grabs the baton and lights it up like a Molotov cocktail. New bassist Derek Lynch makes one hell of a first impression. "I watch you burn!" he spits, already spewing with righteous fury.

"Derek said he’d never done heavy vocals before, so I was like, ‘Well, here’s the mic. Here’s some words. Yell at it and see if you like it.’", says Fidler. "I was blown away the first time he did it. It sounded good as fuck.” 

Black Tusk recorded The Way Forward at Hidden Audio, a studio run by frequent collaborator and now official member Chris "Scary" Adams. Not only did Scary handle the production, but he locks horns with Fidler, making this the band's first album to feature a two guitar attack. On "Dance on Your Grave", Fidler lays down a boot-stomping riff so Scary can rip into a solo that never stops climbing.

Of course, no band makes it 19 years without having to shovel their share of shit. "The big theme of this record is putting your life back together", Fidler says. Black Tusk have switched labels and lost members, all while navigating the bumps in the road that come with being tour musicians. But The Way Forward leaves those past misgivings in the rear view. "Sometimes the worst things you've ever seen or done end up being the best thing that's ever happened to you", May says.

"Breath of Life" opens with murky synths that swirl like a depressive fog, but that's just the quiet before the storm. Over fuming distortion, together, Black Tusk reach for something that sounds close to a silver lining. "Mercy in suffering, all I see", they scream in unison.          

“The title is kind of a double play,” Fidler says. “It’s the first record with the new lineup, and this is the direction we’re taking the band in. We’ve been doing Black Tusk for 19 years now, and we still love it. That’s why we called it The Way Forward.” 

Black Tusk will then hit the road in May for more shows with fans down south.  
 

Black Tusk The Way Forward Tour Dates
April 26 Savannah, GA @ Congress St. Social Club [FREE SHOW]

May 23 Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply [TICKETS]

May 24 Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub [TICKETS]

May 25 Stuart, FL @ East Ocean Pub  [TICKETS]

May 26 Jacksonville, FL @ Rain Dogs  [TICKETS]

“The big theme of this record is putting your life back together.” That’s Black Tusk guitarist/vocalist Andrew Fidler talking about the band’s new album, The Way Forward. “When everything seems like it’s against you, put your head down and push through. Take those bad things that are happening and use them to help create.” 

The Way Forward might be the Savannah swamp metal crew’s seventh album, but it marks many firsts for Black Tusk. It’s their first with their new lineup, which sees guitarist Chris “Scary” Adams and bassist Derek Lynch joining Fidler and drummer James May. Which also makes it Black Tusk’s first record with a two-guitar lineup. “We were able to add leads and harmonies and all kinds of stuff on the new record that we haven’t done in the past,” Fidler says. “As far as our records go, this one has the most guitar work.”  

You can hear it in the squealing solo of “Dance on Your Grave,” the killer harmonies on ripper “Harness (The Alchemist),” and the glorious dual guitar interplay of the powerful title track.  

“‘The Way Forward’ is my favorite song on the record,” Fidler says. “It’s based on a personal experience that everyone can probably relate to. I got divorced in 2020, and I kinda felt like my entire world was collapsing when that happened. But I pulled myself out of it. I realized that this one thing ending in my life isn’t the end of everything. I’m gonna find a way forward. I’m gonna figure out how to live my life and create and be happy and make new relationships. Which is what I’ve done.”  

In true Black Tusk fashion, the new lineup has expanded their triple-vocal approach to quadruple. “Everyone is doing vocals,” Fidler says. “That’s always been a thing in Black Tusk. Derek said he’d never done heavy vocals before, so I was like, ‘Well, here’s the mic. Here’s some words. Yell at it and see if you like it.’ I was blown away the first time he did it. It sounded good as fuck.”   

That’s Lynch on lead single “Brushfire,” a song for which he wrote the main riffs and lyrical concept. “That was my first real contribution to the band,” the bassist says. “Thematically, I wanted the aggressiveness of the lyrics to keep with the idea of pushing forward even when the world is trying to drag you down. The mood of the lyrics needed to match the pulverizing tempo of the song.”  

The lyrics for second single “Dance on Your Grave” were written by May, who moved from Savannah to Athens, GA, in the time since Black Tusk’s last album. “It’s about his struggles through Covid and what this lifestyle can do to people,” Fidler says. “It’s about getting past the party lifestyle and continuing to do things that are creative.”  

Meanwhile, “Breath of Life” distills Black Tusk’s lyrical philosophy into a righteous five-minute pummeling. “Scary came up with the main riff of this song, and it’s one of my favorite riffs on the record,” Fidler says. “I wrote the lyrics, and it’s just about darkness crushing everything. The world is a fucked-up place that we have to navigate through. That’s what a lot of Black Tusk songs are about.”  

Black Tusk recorded The Way Forward at Adams’ own Hidden Audio studio just outside of Savannah. Adams engineered the album and the whole band produced. “I actually helped him build the studio in the detached garage next to his house,” Fidler explains. “Me and my carpentry company went out there to do it, and Scary helped.”  

“We had about 90% of the riffs and song structures going into the studio, while still experimenting with ideas and inspirations,” Adams explains. “Sometimes we completely reworked parts, which made all the difference. For example, early versions of ‘Breath of Life’ and ‘The Way Forward’ are quite different than the record, and I love where they ended up. Though we did use a few effects and synths here and there for texture and space, to me this record still feels raw and powerful. It captures the feeling of being at a Black Tusk show.”  

The cover art for The Way Forward was done by Brian Mercer, who also created the sleeve for Black Tusk’s 2018 album, T.C.B.T. “T.C.B.T. had a dark cover because it was a dark time for the band,” Fidler says, referring to the period immediately after the passing of their longtime friend and bassist Jonathan Athon. “This time, it’s full blown, full-color Black Tusk. Brian Mercer and James collaborated on the concept, and Brian really knocked it out of the park.”  

“The title is kind of a double play,” Fidler says. “It’s the first record with the new lineup, and this is the direction we’re taking the band in. We’ve been doing Black Tusk for 19 years now, and we still love it. That’s why we called it The Way Forward.”  

Line-up:

Andrew Fidler: guitar, vocals
James May: drums, vocals
Derek Lynch: bass, vocals
Chris "Scary" Adams: guitar, vocals

Recording Studio
Hidden Audio

Producer/sound engineer
Chris "Scary" Adams

Mixing studio and engineer
Chris "Scary" Adams

Mastering studio and engineer
Brad Boatright at Audiosiege

Cover artwork
Brian Mercer

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New Music From UNFD

Beautiful Skeletons Release New Single "Letter to a Narcissist" + Official Music Video via Wormhole Death Records!

STREAM "Letter to a Narcissist" on May 10th

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Alt metal band Beautiful Skeletons unveiled their powerful new single "Letter to a Narcissist" today along with the official music video. The streaming audio will be released on May 10th to all streaming platforms.

This track sets the stage for their EP, Temperance, scheduled to drop later this year under the esteemed banner of Wormhole Death Records.

Reflecting on the inspiration behind the single, the band shared, "The thickness of the dark melody, the crunchy consumable Chorus, and the journey of self-realization. This is the anthem for all the times you've been marginalized and used by an egomaniac. 'Letter to a Narcissist' is like a burning torch of catharsis, cutting through the darkest shadows of the self-absorbed."

WATCH BEAUTIFUL SKELETONS - "Letter to a Narcissist" (Official Music Video) below

Conceptualized in the Pacific Northwest, four piece alt metal band Beautiful Skeletons came together as a casual jam project between founding members Einar Einarsson and Tina Firefly in 2018. Both Einar and Tina brought years of seasoned musicianship and creativity to the table, birthing a unique style of catchy, dynamic metal.

As the project gained steam in 2021, the duo shuffled through various members and setbacks due to the COVID pandemic - forcing them to write and sit on a set of songs until the live music scene slowly thronged back to life.

In 2022, Beautiful Skeletons entered a management deal under former Salivadrummer and long time drumming legend Paul Crosby. Once pandemic restrictions loosened, the band then went beast mode, blasting through the Oregon and Washington music scenes, quickly gaining local traction with electrifyingly entertaining and memorable live performances.

The band played with a variety of notable acts such as Saliva, Glenn Cannon and the Damage Done, Vintersea, Dawn of Ouroboros and eventually a two week, East coast tour with Yngwie Malmsteen. That summer, the band released its first EP - Vegvisir - containing a total of five tracks, followed by three successful music videos garnering thousands of plays on YouTube and Spotify. The current line up consists of Tina Firefly (vocals), Einar Einarsson (guitar), Jason Johnson (bass) and their newest addition to drums - Huwy Williams.

As the bands popularity has risen, they have played an impressive collection of shows at notable venues like Harpos (MI), Bossanova (OR) and an upcoming show at The Whisky A Go Go and an upcoming show as direct support for tribute band "The Iron Maidens". 2024 is so far turning out to be an exceptionally exciting year for the band as they were approached and signed by Italian label WormHoleDeath Records. The project went back to the studio in anticipation of the signing and recorded another five song EP - Temperance showcasing the next evolution of dynamics in their musical style, hedging into a more experimental progressive style metal.

To date, the band has been featured in a handful of magazines, publications, music video reaction channels, and metal review blogs. The highly anticipated release of Temperance EP is generating significant local buzz and promises to blow the crotch right out of your pants. This will be a busy year for the band with opportunities to play various festivals and potentially abroad in Europe.

Beautiful Skeletons:
Tina Firefly - vocals
Einar Einarsson - guitar
Jason Johnson - bass
Huw Williams - drums

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Garzi Unveils Brand New Single & Music Video "Much Better"

Fresh from the vibrant crossroads of alternative rock and post-emo, Garzi has dropped his brand new single, "Much Better" and it's accompanying music video, out now via Sumerian Records. Navigating the complex tapestry of mental health through this new track, Garzi offers his signature blend of potent vulnerability and defiance on "Much Better". Fans can stream the new track HERE and can watch the official music video HERE below.

Speaking on his new track, Garzi shares

"A song that touches on depression being recognized as the dopamine of validation while also having head-trip battles with the inner voice trying to convince oneself that they are 'feeling much better'. In those moments of feeling better, we try to hang onto it and keep it together. It’s a powerful message disguised as a big song."

Garzi's unique sound palette is a reflection of his diverse influences, drawing from the angst of punk and emo to the aggression of nu-metal and grunge, all while threading through the lyrical flow of rap. His journey from a Warped Tour devotee to a full-fledged artist is marked by his breakout hit 'Demonstrate', and collaborations with industry icons like John Feldmann, Travis Barker and Mephis May Fire's Matty Mullins.

With the release of 'Much Better', Garzi invites listeners to a raw confrontation with the self, wrapped in a soundscape that is both gritty and melodic. Stream the new track, watch the official music video now and catch Garzi live on tour with Groupthink starting this week, tickets and further info available HERE.

Download HERE

Groupthink & Garzi

Tour Dates

4/11 - Brooklyn, New York @ Baby’s All Right

4/13 - Chicago, Illinois @ Beat Kitchen

4/14 - Atlanta, Georgia @ Masquerade

4/18 - San Francisco, California @ Brick + Mortar

4/19 - Los Angeles, California @ Echo

4/25 - Sacramento, California @ Starlet Lounge

About Garzi:

Garzi is an Alternative Rock artist who stands at the intersection's of Alt/Indie, Post Emo, Nü Metal, Grunge and Rap. His authentic gritty, angsty, yet soothing melodic voice soars over his array of stylistic tracks.

The Miami native was a self-described lover of Warped Tour and gravitated towards hard rock, punk and emo sounds like Melphis May Fire and Sleeping With Sirens. "It was a fitting soundtrack to feelings of isolation, of being an outsider during those teenage years especially as a POC punk"

In October 2017, he uploaded his first song and quit his day job the next day to pursue music full time. A slew of releases followed, culminating in his breakout, "Demonstrate" (with producers Nick Mira and Taz Taylor), which had popped off on SoundCloud and now has over 16.5 million streams on Spotify.

IN 2022 he released EP, ‘Careful What You Wish For’ which spawned tracks “Mess” (with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens), “HELLO//GOODBYE” (produced by John Feldmann and Travis Barker) and “PARANOIA” (remix) with Fever333 and Point North.

In late 2023, Garzi announced signing to world renowned independent label, Sumerian Records and dropped stand alone single 'Growin' Up", kicking off a whole new era. Now, with the release of "Much Better" he boldly steps further into his next chapter.

New Music Coming Soon From Zac Brown Band

Benighted Release New Album

"It's fucking badass, plain and simple.  Santé, mes amis. Très bien" - Metal Sucks

"Everything about this album definitely makes your skin crawl" - A&P Reacts

"A primo, chunkified dose of deathgrind supremacy" - Angry Metal Guy

"Somehow manage to strike an even richer vein of the material that they'd already been mining for albums past" - No Clean Singing

"Pure caustic fun" - Dead Rhetoric

On their tenth album, Benighted twist their brutal brand of death metal into something truly tormenting. Ekbom is named after a real-life psychological phenomenon that makes people believe their skin is infested with bugs.

Ekbom comes out today on Season of Mist. Listen to the whole terrifying experience on Season of Mist's YouTube channel.

Listen to Ekbom: https://youtu.be/MT2OBVFVNFg

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

Ekbom crawls under your skin with writhing riffs and blast beats that will raise the hairs on the back of your neck. Just try not to shiver while watching the  bugged-out music video for lead single "Scars".

On "Nothing Left to Fear", Archspire's Oli Peters adds a new dimension of vocal terror, contorting seamlessly with Benighted's terrifying speed.  At 402 BPM, this song proves that when it comes to the realm of death metal, this veteran French band are fearless.

Benighted recorded Ekbom at the studio of producer Kristian Kohlmannslehner, who's worked with bands like Aborted and Powerwolf. Germinating from this lair of dark, intricate production, "Metastasis" cultivates brutal, blackened death metal into a chorus that will crack open the deepest, darkest recesses of your skull.

Ekbom is just waiting to test your sanity. Let it crawl into your ears.

For the first time in almost a decade, this fall, Benighted are slithering across the ocean to treat Canadian metalheads with a heavy dose of brutal death metal. They'll be performing songs off Ekbom alongside New Jersey technical death metal malevolents Cognitive.  

"Canada!! Finally, after 9 years, we'll be back", says vocalist Julien Truchan. "We can't control our excitement to arrive and show you our new album, Ekbom, live on stage! We'll have the pleasure to do this Canadian Infestation tour along with our brothers in Cognitive. Let's make this tour unforgettable together!"

Dive into the darkest realms of the human psyche as BENIGHTED, the French purveyors of brutal death metal & grindcore, unleash their tenth full-length album Ekbom in April 2024. The madness that has defined their discography continues with this radical soundtrack to the twisted times we inhabit.

Born from French Death and Black metal bands Dishumanized, Darkness Fire, and Osgiliath, Benighted emerged in 1998 with a mission to explore a more brutal, heavy, and modern form of musical expression. The impact of their first self-produced and self-titled full-length album in 2000 transformed Benighted from a side-project into a main act, quickly amassing a devoted fan base. Subsequent albums like Psychose (2002), Insane Cephalic Production (2004), Identisick(2006), and Icon (2007) further cemented their visceral, skull-breaking sound into extreme death metal history.

After a detour into the realms of Necrobreed in 2017, Benighted celebrated their 20th anniversary by capturing the live madness with Dogs Always Bite Harder Than Their Master in 2018.

With Obscene Repressed, they once again took sadistic pleasure in pushing the boundaries of brutality, delving into the disturbed mind of little Michael. His relentless battle against demons, fueled by unresolved oedipal issues with his mother, provided a grotesque tableau for Benighted's sonic butchery. Not content with merely slaughtering everything in their auditory path, Benighted crafted thematically explorative pieces, each turn in their music revealing new layers of horror and despair.

As the relentless journey continues, Benighted is set to unleash Ekbom in April 2024, an album that draws inspiration from the nightmarish 'Ekbom syndrome.' This rare neurological disorder, also known as Delusional Parasitosis, forms the thematic core of the upcoming release. A feeling of having a vile concoction of parasites, worms, and insects crawling under your skin is an apt description of what Benighted have to offer on this newest release. The auditory assault mirrors the repulsive sensations of the syndrome, a visceral and unsettling journey into the abyss of the human mind.

Madness reigns yet again, this time intertwining with the haunting echoes of Ekbom syndrome. Brace yourselves for another mind-shattering chapter in the Benighted saga as they continue to carve their niche in the putrid annals of extreme metal, leaving a trail of sonic disgust in their wake.

Line-up
Julien Truchan - Vocals
Emmanuel Dalle - Guitars
Pierre Arnoux - Bass
Kevin Paradis - Drums

Recording studio
Kohlekeller Studios, Germany (Powerwolf, Aborted, Crematory)

Producer, Sound, Mixing & Mastering engineer
Kristian Kohlmannslehner

Guest musicians
Oliver Peters (Archspire) on "Nothing Left to Fear"
Xavier Chevalier (Blockheads) on "Fame of the Grotesque"

Biography: Sébastien Gamez

Cover art: Grindesign (Rob Borbas)

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Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BenightedEkbom

Links:
Official Website: https://www.benighted.fr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brutalbenighted
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benighted_band/
Bandcamp: https://benighted.bandcamp.com/music
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/brutalbenighted
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benighted_band
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@_BENIGHTED
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dUwIwaPc6UukkCZTaaf7J
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/benighted/267088245
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3919180 

Booking Contact:
France: Rage Tour - philippe@ragetour.com
Worldwide: Redback Promotion - ronny@redback-promotion.com

Available Formats:
Digital Download
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12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear
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12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Golden
12" Liquid Vinyl Gatefold - Blood Red Liquid-Filled

PAIN Share New Single "Push The Pusher"

NEW ALBUM I AM OUT MAY 17 VIA NUCLEAR BLAST

Today, PAIN release their new single "Push The Pusher." Stream the song here.

Demonstrating their ability to blend electro grooves with fist-pumping rock, this track is presented with a stunning clip made by a dedicated video team, Midjourney and AI tools. All images in the video are generated by AI and animated by two artists: Dmitry Alekseev and Sergey Kozlov, who created this special video in 2.5 months. The creators worked with a unique method, and developed this masterpiece for "Push The Pusher."

PAIN are back and prove to be more innovative, entertaining, and daring than ever before.

The new album I Am, will be released on May 17 via Nuclear Blast Records. Pre-order it here.

Peter Tägtgren comments, "'Push The Pusher' was the first song I started working on after 'PIMH.' I was hungry for distortion and stomp, to create an industrial feeling again. Lyrics-wise, it's really about me, as I've heard more then half of my life..to grow up."

The video premiere is set for April 12 at 1 pm ET. Click below to watch it.

ABOUT PAIN:
 It's 2021 and a pandemic is strangling the world — and no one seems to be having fun.

Seemingly tireless music freak Peter Tägtgren couldn't care less as he hits the jackpot with — pardon the harsh language — a fucking catchy... well, party anthem. We are of course talking about the song "Party in My Head" by Tägtgren's synth-infused metal project PAIN.

"I don't really know what it is about 'Party in My Head' that made - still makes - people go crazy for it... But what I do know for sure is that the song has already been enjoyed millions and millions of times. The numbers are pretty crazy! Of course, PAIN is no stranger to writing danceable and catchy, albeit metallic shit... it's always been in the DNA of this project. But let's face it: If the world really needs 'party anthems' from a cynical geezer like me, something's seriously wrong," Peter laughs.

Our beloved planet may be screwed, but there still doesn't seem to be much wrong in PAIN's world as 2024 ticks fast on the calendar. There simply can't be, because PAIN's eagerly awaited new studio album I Am is soon here — yes, after eight years of devoted waiting.

"The previous record Coming Home came out in 2016 and of course there was a tour after that. In 2019, I released an album called F & M with Rammstein singer Till Lindemann, a project I left in 2020. In 2021, it was time for my death metal band Hypocrisy to get active with a new album Worship and of course we toured again. If that wasn't enough, let's add that there was a studio album with Joe Lynn Turner in 2022... In other words: the last eight years have passed in the blink of an eye," Peter sighs.

"After all this, it was the perfect time for PAIN to go full force again. I felt excited to say the least. Needless to say, the success of 'Party in My Head' gave the album process an explosive start!"

Let's get one thing straight: the powerful-sounding I Am is truly a versatile — if not the most versatile — musical missile in PAIN's rich discography. The new songs go everywhere with heavy industrial riffs, haunting melancholic vibes, and groove-filled rhythms, without forgetting surprises, of course.

"There's no boundaries with PAIN. I just get an interesting idea for a song and along the way it can turn into anything. Sometimes, I also like to deliberately surprise people by following an exciting musical path where unexpected things happen," Peter describes.

"If I had one big goal this time, it was to add more intensity and edge to the songs. 'Coming Home' turned out great, but looking back now, I was maybe a little too deep into my 'David Bowie worship' with the orchestral stuff and the acoustic guitars. This time around, I definitely wanted more tempo, aggressiveness, and an industrial atmosphere. Going back towards the old times of PAIN? Maybe a bit..."

He continues, "'I Am' is also more of a family affair than ever before. My son Sebastian, also a PAIN drummer,  wrote the music of 'Revolution' and 'Don't Wake the Dead.' These absorbing songs add width to an already versatile album. All in all, completing I Am required a lot of composing, writing, thinking, experimenting, doing, and re-doing. It was a long and sometimes challenging process, but never painful!"

Speaking of surprises... What song will give fans the biggest wow effect this time?

"It must be 'Go With the Flow.' I dare to insist that when it starts rolling, even the deep connoisseurs of PAIN music are wondering what the heck is going on here. I would say it's my 'Depeche Mode in the 80s' song," Peter laughs. "Lyrically, 'Go With the Flow' represents a slightly brighter moment in the darkness. I always tend to think that everything is going to hell, but with this song I tell myself, 'Come on dude, let things be for once and go with the flow.'"

There may be these rare rays of light from the beacon, but darkness still prevails.

"The album's title track starts with the line 'There's no hope in the valley of death.' And if I look at the lyrics, I could dig up a lot other examples of similar sinister moods. But hey, a sarcastic guy like me and such gloomy times we live in... Are you expecting some sunny faces here? Well, sunny or not, PAIN is going to be busy for the foreseeable future. There will be a lot of touring to support the record — summer festivals, extensive tours here and there, and more," Peter says.

He finishes, "And what about the future anyway? Ask me again in eight years and there have been a few studio albums from different bands, a lot of gigs and something else. Yes, I am what I Am..."

ONErpm Signs Britnee Kellogg + New Single "Hell in a Handbag" Set for 4/12

With her latest single “Hell in a Handbag,” singer/songwriter Britnee Kellogg—ONErpm Nashville’s newest signing—is ready to take this town by storm. An American Idol alum (seasons 11 and 12) and mother of three, Kellogg is making a name for herself in a crowded female country artist landscape with insightful lyrics that resonate with real women.
 
“In this space,” the 39-year-old recently told People magazine, “there’s so much pop country from young artists ... and there’s a place for it, but I don’t really feel like we have that grown-ass woman right now that can speak to the moms struggling to make ends meet.”
 
The product of a single mom and her own tumultuous first marriage, Kellogg gets it.
 
“They don’t want to listen to a song about a breakup. They’re in the trenches and they need a song to put on to make them feel empowered. And that’s really what I want my music to do.”
 
Like her last release, “She’s Come a Long Way”—an anthem celebrating women who have overcome adversity—“Hell in a Handbag,” produced by Autumn McEntire and Jared Conrad and written by Tori Tullier, Alyssa Micaela and Olivia Rudeen, is again championing the cause, just in a slightly different manner. With lines like Might get a few looks for the flask full of whiskey and packets of Pedialyte, Kellogg exposes the flaws modern women have, daring the listener to take her to task for admitting them:
 
      I got an old parking ticket that I'm never gonna pay,
      And an empty liquor bottle from an airplane;
      Got a lighter that I borrowed from a cowboy in Texas,
      Still got the spare key to my ex’s Lexus;
      A can of dry shampoo and a toothpaste tube
      for nights I don't make it home;
      Add the Advil to that and a couple red flags,
      Yeah, you could say I'm going to hell in a handbag
 
“We know how fortunate we are to work with Britnee. Her songs express a point of view we rarely get to hear today,” says Shelby Kennedy, ONErpm Nashville’s director of A&R. “At ONErpm, we believe ‘unique deserves unique,’ and that is why we are extremely excited to work with such a strong new talent.”

Britnee Kellogg signs with ONErpm ahead of the release of her new single “Hell in a Handbag.”
Front Row, L to R: Shelby Kennedy, ONErpm Nashville Director of A&R; Britnee Kellogg; Kyle Dembek ONErpm Nashville Country Project Manager
Back Row, L to R: Tim Wipperman, ONErpm Nashville Managing Director; Angela Chamberlain, ONErpm Nashville Country Marketing Coordinator
 Photo Credit: Brooke Christopher

“We know how fortunate we are to work with Britnee. Her songs express a point of view we rarely get to hear today,” says Shelby Kennedy, ONErpm Nashville’s director of A&R. “At ONErpm, we believe ‘unique deserves unique,’ and that is why we are extremely excited to work with such a strong new talent.”
 
A Vancouver, Wash., native, Kellogg’s love of country music started at age 6 when she attended a Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash concert. Smitten from the first note, Kellogg knew even then she had found her chosen career. Today, you’ll find her sharing the stage with artists such as Blake Shelton, Eric Paslay, Lee Brice, Kane Brown, Little Big Town and Keith Urban.
 
Kellogg is currently performing on stages across the U.S., writing new music and recording in the studio. She is booked by The Kinkead Entertainment Agency, Nashville. For more information, visit BritneeKellogg.com and follow her socials on Facebook (439K followers), Instagram (172K followers), TikTok (1.3M followers) and YouTube: (42.3K subscribers).
 
About ONErpm 
ONErpm is a leading next-generation music company and record label operating globally in 43 locations powered by a staff of 600. At its core, ONErpm offers label services to artists seeking to elevate their careers and operates one of the world’s largest music distribution platforms and YouTube Multi-Channel Networks. Offering a full suite of services that includes marketing support, supply chain tools, SAAS, business intelligence, publishing, accounting and global payment solutions, ONErpm provides the infrastructure needed to help creators and content owners succeed. As a trusted partner, ONErpm emphasizes transparency in everything it does, from executing a marketing campaign to making payments.

The Oklahoma Kid Share "Overpowered" Video

THE OKLAHOMA KID are a modern metal experience. The genre-blending five-piece never shies away from pushing the boundaries or breaking down old conventions.

Today, THE OKLAHOMA KID are back with their brand new track "Overpowered," a compelling narrative of resistance and the struggle for autonomy against oppressive forces, blending heavy guitar riffs with introspective lyrics, out now worldwide via Arising Empire.

Watch the video for "Overpowered" below.

The track can be streamed worldwide on DSPs at midnight ET here.

The song delves into the protagonist's fight for liberation, touching on themes of torment, vengeance, and the complex quest for personal peace amidst societal constraints. This track marks a significant evolution for the band, showcasing their commitment to exploring deep, thought-provoking themes through a fusion of aggressive music and reflective storytelling.

The song delves into the protagonist's fight for liberation, touching on themes of torment, vengeance, and the complex quest for personal peace amidst societal constraints. This track marks a significant evolution for the band, showcasing their commitment to exploring deep, thought-provoking themes through a fusion of aggressive music and reflective storytelling.

Since its formation in 2012, the band has established a foundation in the German metal scene.

After their successful debut album Solarray (2019) and struck by the global pandemic, THE OKLAHOMA KID set their focus on writing new music, with one simple goal in mind — to best themselves and give every fan something to crave for Tangerine Tragic. 

The Oklahoma Kid have toured with internationally renowned acts such as Stick to Your Guns, Carnifex, Evergreen Terrace, and Hatebreed. They have electrified crowds with their passionate performances.

The band is no longer an insider tip. They are a force to be reckoned with. Whether live at a festival or on the record player in the living room — THE OKLAHOMA KID will change your perception of what metal is capable of.

BLEED FROM WITHIN | Release Video For 'Killing Time'

Bleed From Within have had an extraordinary couple of years. In April, they'll be hitting the road for a month-long USA and Canada tour with The Ghost Inside, Paleface, and Great American Ghost, and are also looking ahead to a string of summer festival appearances including their Hellfest debut, Download Festival and Graspop, plus a couple of German shows with Shadow Of Intent, The Acacia Strain and Fuming Mouth. Not to mention that they'll be capping off this year in the finest way by playing as special guests to Slipknot across the UK and Europe, for Slipknot's 'Here Comes The Pain' tour celebrating the Iowan's 25th anniversary.

Today, Bleed From Within have released an immense, high-energy video for their track 'Killing Time' made up of some touring highlights from the past few months. 'Killing Time' has become a set-list favorite throughout their recent runs, the track coming from their latest studio album Shrine.

Watch the video for 'Killing Time' below.
Stream/order the Shrine Deluxe Edition: https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/shrine-deluxe.ema

Ali Richardson stated:
"As we approach the end of the Shrine cycle, we've been looking back at everything that we've achieved with this release. It has been a truly amazing couple of years, taking us thousands of miles around the world. The perfect setup to the next chapter of our band. The lyrics for Killing Time are personal, but I hope that the clear message about making the most of the time we have left will resonate with those reading them. The song always stood out to us and our fans, so it has been great to give it a place in our live set and celebrate it with this video. Shot and edited by our close friend and long-time videographer/photographer Tom Armstrong, we hope you enjoy this montage as much as we do. A true celebration of the band's journey over the last couple of years!"

USA + CANADA 2024
w/ The Ghost Inside, Paleface & Great American Ghost
19.04   US  Las Vegas, House of Blues
20.04   US  Grand Junction, Mesa Theater
21.04   US  Denver, Ogden Theatre
23.04   US  Minneapolis, The Fillmore Minneapolis
24.04   US  Bloomington, The Castle Theatre
24.04   US  Chicago, Concord Music Hall
26.04   US  Detroit, The Majestic Theatre
28.04   CA  Toronto, History
29.04   CA  Montreal, Mtelus
30.04   US  New Haven, Toad's Place
02.05   US  Sayreville, Starland Ballroom
03.05   US  Worcester, The Palladium
04.05   US  Baltimore, Baltimore Soundstage
06.05   US  Pittsburgh, Stage AE
07.05   US  Indianapolis, Old National Centre
09.05   US  Louisville, Mercury Ballroom
10.05   US  Charlotte, The Fillmore Charlotte
11.05   US  Columbia SC, The Senate
13.05   US  Asheville *headline show
14.05   US  Atlanta, The Masquerade
15.05   US  Knoxville, The Mill & Mine
17.05   US  Columbia MO, Rose Music Hall *headline show
18.05   US  Iowa City, Gabe's *headline show
19.05   US  Milwaukee Metal Fest

Bleed From Within racked up some impressive tour dates last year, including the Lamb Of God Headbangers Boat cruise, following on from a colossal summer run which took in both headline shows, performances with Heaven Shall Burn and festival appearances at the likes of Brutal Assault (Czech Republic), Summer Breeze (Germany) and Alcatraz(Belgium), finishing up with a 13-date tour supporting Trivium across the UK. This was all on top of a hugely successful debut American tour earlier in the year with August Burns Red and The Devil Wears Prada. 

In November of last year Bleed From Within released the Shrine Deluxe Edition. Their stunning latest studio album Shrine was released in the summer of 2022, marking the band's most groundbreaking work to date and staking out Bleed From Within's bold intent. The Scottish 5-piece claiming their position as the most exciting prospect in modern metal.

Stream/order the Shrine Deluxe Edition: https://bleedfromwithin.bfan.link/shrine-deluxe.ema
Watch the 'Overthrone' lyric video: https://youtu.be/BfauvGS5FaU 
Watch the visualizer for 'The Will to Resist': https://youtu.be/YqKPB4bvyL8

Steven Jones from the band stated,
''Upon releasing 'Shrine' in June 2022, it's safe to say that none of us expected what the following months would bring. It's been a hell of a year, with our most rigorous touring schedule yet putting us in places we've dreamed of since we started the band. This era of Bleed From Within is something we have worked so hard toward, and in this moment we are extremely grateful to all those who have made it possible. To all of our fans who fill the rooms and sing the words, to the team behind the scenes who keep the cogs moving on tour, in the studio, and everywhere between, and to the creative minds that help us bring our music to life - thank you. 17 months since its original release, we are so proud to now present this limited and deluxe edition of 'Shrine', featuring all of the songs that were recorded during the sessions. Here's to the months and years ahead!''
Bleed From Within have been to hell and back, but they are no strangers to enduring hardship. When a global pandemic threatened to shut down their plans, the Glaswegians collectively raised five middle fingers and pressed on. It’s no surprise that this unstoppable riff machine continues to crush forward at such a frantic pace – there's no putting the breaks on the heaviest band to ever emerge from Scotland.

The band’s reputation as one of the most formidable forces in modern metal has earned them tour slots with Megadeth, Lamb Of God, Testament, and Heaven Shall Burn, to name just a few. The last few years has seen them dominate the UK live scene and take Europe and America by storm.

Shrine has taken the most graft to put together of any record in their catalog, challenging their self-perception on both personal and technical levels - the culmination of two years of hard work that embodies their artistic might. Armed with the learnings of evolving their sound over the last decade without ever losing sight of their DIY roots, this is Bleed From Within at their very best. There’s no denying the band’s inevitable next steps are world domination, with Shrine a turning point moment.

Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums 

SHARPTONE RECORDS MEDIA ALERT: Make Them Suffer Share Their New Video

A potent fusion of the past, present and future, Perth metalcore outfit Make Them Suffer return today armed with a glossy yet blistering new single "Epitaph," out now via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records.

Continuing the band's ferocious new sonic chapter, "Epitaph" swells with a sharp interplay between sharp primal energy and glowing ambience, also accompanied today by a brand new music video.

Of their latest single, the band shares, "'Epitaph' is the perfect grafting of new and old in terms of combining elements from our earlier sound with newer ones. Primal yet futuristic, Epitaph comes from a place of contemplation. The lyrics depict a post-doomsday setting and imagine how we as a species might be remembered by other forms of life."

Watch the music video for "Epitaph" 

Following a long break away from music due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Make Them Suffer returned with a blazing bang in 2022, releasing the behemoth single "Doomswitch," playing a sold out tour in North America supporting Bad Omens, and performing a completely sold out headline Australian run in support of their new material.

Releasing their first single via the dream team of Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records in 2023, the ravenous might of "Ghost Of Me," Make Them Suffer toured North America last year as part of Parkway Drive's huge Monsters Of Oz Tour, alongside The Amity Affliction, and Northlane, as well as ticking off shows closer to home performing 2012's Neverbloom in full for the first time ever in Australia to resounding acclaim.

Now, Make Them Suffer continue their domination in 2024, embarking this week with an almost entirely sold out Australian run supporting Bring Me The Horizon alongside Sleep Token and Daine, before returning overseas for a run of European and UK festivals this June, including Download Festival, Copenhell, Jera On Air, and many more.

"We're about to settle in for the busiest year of touring in the history of Make Them Suffer and the energy in the band is at an all time high," the band shares of their huge 2024 ahead. "I'm sure we'll all be aching for more time at home by November, but for now, we can't wait to get back on the road and play all these amazing tours and festivals we have lined up."

'"Epitaph' is the beginning of a very exciting year for us, and not just in terms of touring. We're so incredibly thankful for all our supporters, and to be in the position we're in. Particularly after such an incredible journey. We can't wait to show everyone what we have in store."

STREAM "EPITAPH" HERE

JOHN MORGAN & JASON ALDEAN RELEASE “FRIENDS LIKE THAT” AVAILABLE NOW

Releasing a ramped up, new version of his fan-favorite “Friends Like That,” impacting radio on Monday, April 22, multi #1 hit songwriter John Morgan enlists his buddy and mentor country superstar Jason Aldean for some vice-induced good times post breakup. Making us wish we all had friends like that, having toured with Aldean, Riley Green, ERNEST and Jameson Rodgers, John just made his Grand Ole Opry debut, as this barn burner raised its hand. Racking up over 28 MILLION on-demand streams, the rowdy party-starter was originally featured on his recently released debut EP Remember Us? Listen to the new song below and explore the EP HERE. 

“To have Jason Aldean as a mentor over the past few years, he went from being someone I was a fan of  to someone I call a friend, so it’s extra special to have him on one of my songs,” says John. “Having a song on the radio is what you always dream about when you pursue this career. I grew up on country radio and to know that another kid might grow up with me on the radio and want to pursue a music career too is a really cool thought.”

“I’ve been in town here in Nashville for 25 years, and John Morgan is one of the most talented guys I’ve ever come across in all aspects - as a singer, as a songwriter and as a performer,” says Aldean. “It’s a really cool thing for me as an artist to sign another artist, so jumping on this song that’s also jumpstarting his career along with going to radio, I’m excited for what’s to come from John Morgan and glad he’s one of ours and on our team.”

Praised by People as “a solo artist intriguing enough to watch,” the BBR Music Group/Broken Bow Records/Night Train Records artist co-wrote the song with Brent Anderson, Will Bundy and Lydia Vaughan. Produced by Aldean with his long-time bandmates, prolific #1 songwriters Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy, “Friends Like That” is “a live concert favorite whose banjo and steel underpinnings still allow room for a hard-rocking core” (Tennessean). 

The new rendition of “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean)” follows John’s debut EP, Remember Us? The six-song project mixes John’s signature “sad-boy country” heartbreakers with lively up-tempo barn burners, effortlessly flowing between romantic relatability and nostalgia to crank-it-to-ten singalongs. “Oozing with validity, Morgan's subtle twang is undeniably fresh and is a swift and welcomed return to the traditional sounds…that fans also crave” (All Country News), “standing apart from the rest of the Country crowd, as he brings a more traditional Country flair to the Pop-Country sounds of today’s genre” (Songwriter Universe). 

Having written a multitude of songs for not only Aldean but Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett and more, John is readying even more new music, while hitting the road for renowned country music festivals this summer such as Nashville’s CMA Fest and Panama City Beach’s Gulf Coast Jam.

Photo Credit: Justin Mrusek

About John Morgan:

With a style that’s defined by melodic grit and a craftsman’s approach to songwriting, John Morgan brings a blue-collar toughness to country that’s pulled straight from the only life he knows. Hailing from a tiny town called Sylva, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, John grew up immersed in bluegrass tradition and even toured the festival circuit each summer in a family band, before diving into songwriting, inspired by six-string legends from Tony Rice to John Mayer. More than a year after selling everything he had to follow his dream, an only-in-Nashville story involving Uber drivers and impressive demos led to a writing session with Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy — two incredible songwriters and longtime bandmates of Country superstar Jason Aldean. That session led to the superstar cutting numerous songs written by John, including #1 hit singles “Trouble With A Heartbreak” and the GRAMMY® nominated, ACM Single of the Year “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood. Signed to Aldean’s Night Train Records, his imprint with BBR Music Group, the sought-after, naturally gifted songwriter who has written for Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett and more and toured with Aldean, ERNEST, Riley Green and Jameson Rodgers - now continues to cross off bucket-list items. Having made his Grand Ole Opry debut, released an anthemic debut EP Remember Us?, John’s barn-burner, fan-favorite track “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean)” is available now and impacts radio on April 22. 

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About Jason Aldean:

3X ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean has bolstered 28 No. 1 hits, over 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold with “his own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). He has earned the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart-more than any other artist - since his debut in 2005, with “songs of small-town living, love and loss that have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard). Having just wrapped his sold-out Highway Desperado tour across the US, the Georgia native continues his “country superstar status" (Variety) with his 11th studio album, Highway Desperado, which was released November 3rd. In addition to three tracks co-written by Aldean, the album features “Tough Crowd” - which he debuted at the 2023 ACM Awards as an Entertainer of the Year nominee - as well as his career first Hot 100 chart-topping hit, “Try That In A Small Town,” and fan-favorite tracks “Let Your Boys Be Country” and “Whiskey Drink.” Produced by longtime producer Michael Knox, Highway Desperado is the follow up to Aldean’s tenth studio album, MACON, GEORGIA, which debuted to critical acclaim, with Stereogum naming it an "Album of the Week” and the Tennessean praising that “MACON, GEORGIA finds Aldean honed in on his vision for this era of his career” and “kicks off his career's next era.” The project featured the history-making, multi-week No. 1 "powerful duet" (Rolling Stone) ”If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood, which earned Aldean his 26th career #1 at Country radio and won ACM Single of the Year, iHeartRadio Country Song of the Year, and CMT Collaborative Video of the Year as well as Billboard and GRAMMY nominations. 

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BLANCO BROWN RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP "HEARTACHE & LEMONADE"

GRAMMY® nominated vocalist, producer, songwriter & global sensation, Blanco Brown, releases his new EP, HEARTACHE & LEMONADE, Friday, April 5th. Download, stream and purchase HEARTACHE & LEMONADE, via BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records HERE.

The EP includes four amazing tracks, including the breakout “Sunshine Shine” which kicked off this project in February. The additional tracks include “Good As it Gets,” “Energy” and “Tailgating in the Sun.”  After the incredible response to his previous hit “The Git Up” taking the world by storm - 11x platinum and 4 billion streams, Blanco was on his way to great success, until tragedy struck when a drunk driver hit him head on riding his motorcycle almost killing him. After being resuscitated in the ambulance and twelve blood transfusions, Blanco faced a long road to recovery re-learning to walk and hold a mic again. Blanco's journey to this EP has been nothing short of miraculous, overcoming adversity and finding inspiration in life's bitter lemons. With a renewed spirit and a second chance at life, he's bringing a whole new chapter of electrifying music straight to your ears. When asked about the album title, Blanco says that when going through a heartache, a little lemonade makes everything a little bit better.

“This EP feels a bit different for me," said Brown. “I’ve now traveled the world, looked death in the eyes and somehow made it back alive. Bitter moments never lasted, sweeter moments brought me back to purpose. ‘Sunshine Shine’ is about being a ray of light to somebody all the time and if everybody did that nobody would feel dark because we would be shining our light on each other. HEARTACHE & LEMONADE brings about a new chapter.”

Known for his bombastic personality and infectious laugh, Blanco Brown is redefining the country music scene one hit at a time. With his distinct style he coined “Trailer Trap”, this highly anticipated project promises to deliver a fresh and dynamic experience showcasing Blanco Brown's versatility as a singer, songwriter and producer. Blanco, known for breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of country music, brings his distinctive style and charisma to every track on the EP and the project is a testament to his ability to seamlessly fuse various genres, creating a sound that is uniquely his own.

From the first track "Energy," it's clear that global smash Blanco Brown has a pulse on the direction of the country genre. His branded "Trailer Trap" sound amplifies the stories & arrangements on this project. Blanco's dripping-with-soul vocals also sonically shine throughout, building universal connections with listeners.

The second offering is the serene “Tailgating in the Sun.” This story reminisces on those relationships where you want to soak up every minute with your partner. He sings about laying on the tailgate “until the sun comes up” with a person who can “make magic out of the damage.” It’s a song about loving even when you are at your lowest. 

Blanco does it again with “Good As It Gets." “It’s about finding that someone to spend the rest of your life with, someone you can’t live without… Tonight, everything that could’ve gone wrong went right and that moment wouldn’t be the same without you,” explained Blanco. 

“Sunshine Shine”, the closing track on the project, is a feel-good anthem that radiates positivity and resilience, offering a perfect blend of catchy melodies and 808 beats that will undoubtedly resonate with fans across the globe. HEARTACHE & LEMONADE will solidify why Billboard named him the "Top New Country Artist" (2019).

About Blanco Brown:
Blurring the lines between Country, Hip-Hop & Soul, Blanco Brown makes a southern sound that he proudly calls "Trailer Trap." Honing in on his unique sound, Blanco balances both the metropolis and country settings in which he grew up. His viral hit “The Git Up” (certified 11x PLATINUM across three countries) took the world by storm, claiming the top spot in charts across the globe and spawning nearly four billion views across social platforms. It claimed the No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 12 weeks and was the top-selling digital Country song in the US for 13 weeks, resulting in Billboard naming him as their No. 1 Top New Country Artist for 2019. Apart from being a Grammy-nominated engineer who has worked with the likes of Fergie, Childish Gambino, Kane Brown and Chris Brown, the multi-talent’s multi-national Platinum-certified collaboration “Just the Way” with Parmalee garnered more than 500 million on-demand streams, earning Brown his first No. 1 hit on Country radio (in the US and Canada). More recently, he doubled down on his genre-bending collaborations, teaming with Nelly on the funky, country inspired track “High Horse,” T.I. for “Trap Still Bumpin’,” LOCASH and the late Leslie Jordan for the funky “Let It Slide,” while pairing with Diplo for “Do Si Do” and Lee Brice and R3HAB for the remix of Brice’s hit song, “Soul.” In 2021, Blanco Brown also lent soaring vocals to the song “Never Gonna Tame You (Original Song from “The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses”),” written by Diane Warren. Recovering from a life-threatening accident and leaning on music to heal, Blanco released “Nobody’s More Country” in 2021. Then, while hitting the road hard last summer, he instantly captured the attention of festival audiences across the nation opening his set with a breathtakingly powerful cover blend of Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” and Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey.” Showcasing his world-class vocal talent and captivating stage presence throughout 2023, Blanco released emotionally charged track “I’ll Never,” unlike anything the No. 1 hitmaker has ever released, followed by a momentous tribute to the late, great John Denver with Brown’s release of "Take Me Home, Country Roads.” With the release of HEARTACHE & LEMONADE, this A-Town resident’s branded “Trailer Trap” sound amplifies the stories & arrangements on this EP. Blanco’s dripping-with-soul vocals also sonically shine throughout as displayed in "Sunshine, Shine” and it carries through to “Energy”, “Good As It Gets”, and “Tailgating in the Sun.”

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Levi Hummon Serves Up "Another Shot" with Latest Release, Out Now

Red Van Records Artist Levi Hummon is set to release “Another Shot,” a new song he wrote with Jimmy Robbins and Eric Arjes. The song follows his successful “Another Shot” headline tour, which wrapped in February. Listen to the song HERE.

"'Another Shot' has been a personal favorite for a long time, and when I added it to the live set on the headlining tour, seeing the fans sing the words back to me by the second chorus, it solidified that I had to record it” said Hummon. “I wrote the song with my producer Eric Arjes and buddy Jimmy Robbins, and pretty much anything I write with those guys are songs I automatically fall in love with and I think my fans will truly love this one if they haven’t heard it live already!”

In addition to his new release, Hummon continues to make waves on country radio with his single “Paying For It,” featuring Walker Hayes. The song has amassed almost 30 million global streams and sparked a viral dance sensation. Hummon, who co-wrote the song with Eric Arjes and Hayes, recently performed it at the Revolutionary Love Concert benefiting Thistle Farms.
 
‘‘‘Paying For It’ is a song that I have believed in since the day we wrote it,” said Hummon. “I imagined the song as a sad ballad, but Walker came up with this swampy, bluesy riff.  It is a blessing to have him on the song and he’s been so supportive of me and my music for a long time. 

ABOUT LEVI HUMMON:
With more than 175 million global streams, Hummon is a genre-bending artist and songwriter who continues to grow his audience on tour, through his social platforms, playlisting and craft-songwriting. The first artist signed to Red Van Records and managed by Jonas Group Entertainment, Hummon has written songs for Steven Tyler, Tim McGraw, and many more including his recent global No. 1, “Somebody,” recorded by K-Pop superstar D.O. from the group EXO. Along with those, the Nashville natives’ own catalog, includes the multi-million streamed “Good Riddance” and “Paying For It” featuring Walker Hayes, have earned Hummon wide-spread acclaim. For more information visit https://www.levihummon.com

ABOUT RED VAN RECORDS:
Under the Jonas Group Entertainment umbrella, Red Van Records was formed in 2023 by JGE founder Kevin Jonas, Sr. Under the leadership of Jonas and Chief Executive Officer Phil Guerini, the label is home to critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Levi Hummon as well as multi-faceted entertainer Bailee Madison. Headquartered on Nashville’s famed Music Row, Dan Pearson’s Lakeside Entertainment Group provides label services for Red Van Records. With more than twenty years of both independent and major label experience, the Lakeside team has broken a wide range of artists across multiple formats and platforms. 

THE ARSON CHOIR PARTNER WITH GHOSTCULT MAGAZINE TO RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'PRETEND THE WORLD IS PERFECT AND FOREVER'

Southern Californian mathcore quintet THE ARSON CHOIR blends nostalgic and modern riffs to create their raw and organic sound. An intense live show filled with dissonant chords and creative melodies showcases a new style of fast and loud. 

The newest offering from the band is the aggressively moody track Pretend The World Is Perfect And Forever'. The post-hardcore single sees the band straying away from the linear songwriting they are accustomed to and channeled a more structured track. 'Pretend The World Is Perfect And Forever' premiered on Ghostcult Magazine and can be viewed below!

Stream 'Pretend The World Is Perfect And Forever' on all platforms now at: https://lnk.to/pretendtheworld

Catch THE ARSON CHOIR live on the following dates:
09/13-15/2024 Portland, OR - Bridge City Fest

ICYMI
'Watch the music video for their 18VISIONS Tower Of Snakes' cover here: 
youtu.be/s3FoAO8yFiI?si=4WE0H4xp3ZPeUW1p

Watch the music video for 'Ravenous' here:
youtu.be/PlR3KMezJcc?si=jfri2Y9wopTYgGyy

 'Pretend The World Is Perfect And Forever' as well as 2 previous tracks, 'Tower Of Snakes' & Ravenous' were recorded by Michael Eichstedts at Summit Studios while mixing and mastering were handled by Jeff Dunne (MAKE THEM SUFFER, ICE NINE KILLS, and KNOCKED LOOSE). Rai Ciego created the cover artwork for the 3 tracks.

Order Invisible Monsters in the format your choice here:  
https://www.waragainstrecords.com/store

The Gentlemen of THE ARSON CHOIR are:
Phillip Penegar | Vocals
Marc Motley | Rhythm Guitar
Eric Carrizales | Lead Guitar
Eric Whitt | Bass Guitar & Backing Vocals

More information:
Website: www.thearsonchoir.com
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/TheArsonChoir 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thearsonchoir 
Bandcamp: www.thearsonchoir.bandcamp.com 
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2ir53QtigznLj1maMuVeNH

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THE PULL OF AUTUMN announces fifth album, releases lead track 'I Was Just Dreaming', paying tribute to Scotland's The Orchids

"A gem... A genuine and welcome earworm" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Beautiful... Pure and simple. Lyrically emotional and thought-provoking. It has perfect instrumentation and musicality" ~ Spill Magazine

"Better to travel well than to arrive... this band is not about merely travelling, this is exploration down the unbeaten paths of the glorious unknown" ~ The Swindonian


US-based art-pop group The Pull of Autumn is back with a new album, having accumulated a wealth of new material since their 2022 album 'Beautiful Broken World' LP, which involved such music luminaries as The Pop Group's Mark Stewart, Living Colour's Doug Wimbish and producer Adrian Sherwood,

The lead track 'I Was Just Dreaming' is a wistful taster of the collective's fifth album 'Memory Tree', featuring Boston-based artist Bruce MacLeod on vocals. Described as "a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life", the album will be released via Boston-based RBM Records on CD and digitally.

The Pull of Autumn is a ‘super group’ of sorts, orbiting around Rhode Island artist Daniel Darrow of 80s post-punk group Johanna’s House of Glamour and core members Bruce MacLeod, Matthew Darrow and Luke Skyscraper James (I.R.S. recording artist Fashion). Each release involves a revolving door of notable and emerging artists, both from the local music scene and further abroad. The band's debut 2018 eponymous album was followed by 'Afterglow' in 2019, 'Small Colors' in 2020 and 'Beautiful Broken World' in 2022.

'I Was Just Dreaming'  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/track/i-was-just-dreaming
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZHn08pIrnDqlDUSqHikHV
Album order  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/memory-tree

"I love how 'I Was Just Dreaming' perfectly captures the moment of a dying crush, where you’re still all in enough to have your hopes, but are planning an exit - maybe one with a bit of a flourish. This song is brilliant. I just did the best I could with it, stripped what I had down to a couple of tracks, and sent it to Dan. He knows just what to do - here I like his choppy piano bits and the somewhere out there synth swells, perfect.  The song ends with a couple of the demo tracks spliced back in … a sort of accident, but definite nod to the title of the song," says Bruce MacLeod.

Daniel Darrow adds: "This is a cover of legendary Scotland band The Orchids. Bruce and I are both fans of Sarah Records and our cover of this song is our tribute to a great time in music. We’ve added a modern twist here that retains the core beauty of the song."  

The new 'Memory Tree' album features contributions by such artists as Philip Parfitt (The Perfect Disaster), Ricky Humphrey (This Twisted Wreckage), San Francisco-based artists Leigh Gregory and Julius Manning, Berkeley singer-songwriter Sophia Campbell, and two local music legends - Rhode Island Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul Everett and producer, songwriter and artist Kraig Jordan. 

"For our new 'Memory Tree' album, the usual genre-bending music has been replaced by a well-defined continuous take on electro acoustic ambient music and jazz. I call this “night music”. It’s been created with a singular vision lyrically and musically, speaking to the past memories and touching upon what the future may hold. The album features many veteran Rhode Island artists, whose music has moved me for many years, as well as artists from around the world, including Britain and France," says Daniel Darrow.

'I Was Just Dreaming' is now available exclusively via Bandcamp, where the 'Memory Tree' album (out on May 31) can already be pre-ordered. As of May 31, this record can be obtained from fine digital music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.

CREDITS
Produced & Mixed by Daniel Darrow                          
Mastered by Bruce Macleod                            
Cover painting by Paul Everett
         
       
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Annie Bosko Finds Peace on "Higher Ground" ft. Vince Gill

After over a decade in the Nashville grind, a series of failed deals and a vocal cord injury, the pandemic prompted singer/songwriter Annie Bosko to move back home to California. In that moment, she made a promise to herself: she would return to Music City when she got a paying gig. In 2022 she was offered a booking and proudly came back to Nashville.
 
Performing solo, guitar in hand, she played a private event where, unbeknownst to her, GRAMMY award winner Vince Gill was in attendance. He was so impressed by her vocal prowess that he offered to collaborate on a song with her, giving her his number for when the right one came along. 
 
That show — and his offer of support — reignited her belief in herself to pursue music with full-force and record her first album. 
 
Bosko wrote “Higher Ground” with Gill’s voice in mind, and the result is a timeless collaboration.
 
“Sometimes it takes someone else believing in you to make you believe in yourself. I hope this message provides hope for those who are navigating tough times, like it did for me,” adds Bosko. 
 
Written by Bosko with Tommy Sims, the message of “Higher Ground” is especially poignant this Easter weekend leading into Passover: a time of reflection and rebirth. 

       These times are heavy
       And oh so dark
       My world is breaking apart
       Lord, won’t you lift me
       I’m falling down
       To Your higher ground
 
       This road keeps stretching
       It’s been awhile
       I can’t keep walking one more mile
       You can see clearly show me now
       To Your higher ground
 
       Higher ground above all the madness
       Higher ground safe from the sadness
       When I’m weary let my soul be found
       On higher ground
 
“Higher Ground” follows her self-titled EP featuring five songs including lead single “Neon Baby,” which found Bosko making her late night debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” earlier this year.

Having recently made her international debut at C2C: Country to Country in Glasgow with a solo acoustic set to a sold-out arena, Bosko will perform on festival stages across the U.S. this spring and summer, including Tortuga Music Festival, Stagecoach, CMA Fest, Country Jam, Faster Horses and Watershed Festival.

For a full list of tour dates, visit AnnieBosko.com or follow on Instagram, TikTok Twitter/X @AnnieBosko and Facebook.com/AnnieBoskoMusic.

About Annie Bosko
With a voice that beams like a ray of California sunshine, Stone Country Records/Brown Sellers Brown Management singer-songwriter Annie Bosko pairs a sound anchored deep in the organic twang of ‘90s country with simple songs told from the heart, preaching equal parts healing and honky-tonk hope. A student of legendary crooners like Patsy Cline with added inspiration from Shania Twain, George Strait, Dwight Yoakam, The Beatles and more, the Golden State native broke out in 2014 with the SiriusXM/CMT hit “Crooked Halo,” bucking the bro-country trend for a traditionally flavored anthem that has now amassed more than 3 million streams. She went on to write songs recorded by Willie Nelson and Jessica Simpson, tour alongside Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Blake Shelton, sell out the famed Troubadour and perform on the Grand Ole Opry and at Ryman Auditorium–the fabled Mother Church of Country Music–while also becoming an in-demand studio vocalist and earning the title Artist to Watch from rolling Stone Country. After a series of standout collaborations with country icons Vince Gill, Dwight Yoakam and Raul Malo, she is now embracing her true nature for creative rejuvenation. Working with producers Derek George and Mickey Jack Cones, a new batch of music pairs unapologetic twang, clever wordplay, and deep compassion with her long standing downhome-diva vocal, capturing the full range of timeless American art in its purest form. In 2023, Bosko released the powerful-yet-tender ballad “Dandelions” in memory of the victims of Nashville’s Covenant School shooting–a track written alongside Danny Myrick which has now become a beacon of community remembrance and faith. Lost in grief and capturing the reverberating shock of that day’s unfathomable loss, the track has been embraced by the Covenant School families themselves, with all proceeds being donated for their benefit through ACM Lifting Lives. Her five-song EP Annie Bosko is available now, featuring sharp-yet-simple, pure-country songs written or co-written with hitmakers like Jeffrey Steele, Bridgette Tatum and more, all aimed at uplifting, inspiring or just singing along with women and country-music lovers everywhere.

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THE LONELY ONES Release New Single "My God"; Announce New Tour Dates!

Experience the latest sensation from the rock band, The Lonely Ones! Their newest single, "My God," arrives today, March 26, 2024.

Lead vocalist Marty McCoy shares his raw and introspective perspective, stating, “I wrestle with faith and spirituality everyday after watching the news for 20 minutes. If there is a God, he doesn’t want anything to do with us anymore.”

Check out The Lonely One's New Single "My God"

The Lonely Ones Tour Dates:

April 6@ Fat Daddy's in Mansfield, TX w/ Saving Abel
April 7@ Acadia Bar & Grill in Houston, TX w/ Saving Abel
April 8@ Ground Zero Music Festival in Bandera, TX w/ Saving Abel
April 10 @ The Will in Woodway, TX
April 11 @ The Carousel Lounge in Austin, TX
April 13 @ The Iron Horse Pub in Witchita Falls, TX
May 25 @ BRATFEST in Madison, WI
June 13 @ Stadium Bar & Grill in Springfield, IL
June 14 @ Knuckleheads in Kansas City, MO
June 15 @ Rawk the River in Tahlequah, OK
July 5@ JD Legends in Franklin, OH w/ REHAB and Saving Abel
July 6@ The Nook in Danville, KY w/ REHAB and Saving Abel
July 7@ Park Hills Underground in Park Hills, MO w/ REHAB and Saving Abel
July 12@ Country Corner Inn in Conneautville, PA w/ REHAB and Saving Abel
July 13 @ Morseberger's Tavern in Cantonsville, MD
July 18@ Black Creek Tavern in Fultondale, AL w/ REHAB and Saving Abel
July 19@ Silverados in Black Mountain, NC w/ REHAB and Saving Abel
July 20@ TOONEYS Music Venue in McCaysville, GA w/ REHAB and Saving Abel

All available tickets links are on-sale at www.thelonelyones.net/shows

Formed in the summer of 2019, The Lonely Ones are a four piece, vocal-oriented hard rock band with an ear for melody and a taste for success. The group features Marty McCoy on guitar / vocals, Tommy Johnson on drums, Jymmy Tolland on guitar / vocals and Tru Roberts on bass / vocals. Being no strangers to the hardships of the music industry, The Lonely Ones consist of former members of Bobaflex. Together, they knew what they wanted and knew how to get it; by combining their knowledge and experiences to achieve a common goal. With determined perseverance and an energized drive to triumph, they were ready to release their first two singles independently in March of 2020; with the titles “Eternal Sadness" and "The Lonely One."

A few months after their initial introduction to the world of rock, the band decided to take a major leap of faith and release their re-imagined version of Queen's classic song "Flash." There’s always the risk of scrutiny and criticism when it comes to covering classic songs, especially ones that are still regarded with high praise from the still thriving fan base, but the band was confident their rendition would not only honor the original but also garner renewed attention for the hit theme. Any doubts were squashed when the song and video were met with rave reviews, including those of Brian May from Queen and Sam J. Jones, Flash Gordon himself.

Brian May was quoted as saying, “What a fantastic cover! I didn’t realize they were going to go into The Hero and the whole reprise ... magnificent!"

Sam J Jones adds, "This is one of the best covers I have ever heard and seen. What a gifted group - The Lonely Ones are for every one of us, from the 1980’s to right now!"

Humbled by the response from fans, listeners and legends in the entertainment industry, the band was spurred on in their pursuit to create groundbreaking original music. In September of 2020, The Lonely Ones released another brand new single titled "Real Big Trouble." What started out as a fun and creative session quickly turned out to be one of their most rewarding. This is one of the heaviest songs the band has ever written, but it also gives a look into what sounds inspire them, such as Thin Lizzy and Beartooth.

By February of 2021, the band had signed on with Imagen Records and released another single called “Change the Station.” This release had 9 active rock stations add the single in the first week and they were a feature artist on Spotify's Rock Hard editorial playlist as well as over 100 other playlists in the first week as well.

The next release through Imagen was "Dyin' All Night Long" in June of 2021. A song about an abusive relationship and how often times excuses are made over and over for that person. The lyrics come from the perspective of a victim having had enough of it.

The band released two more singles titled "Gettin' High" (2021) and “The Way Out”(2022) via Imagen Records before ultimately going independent.
The band spent the summer of 2022 getting back to the grind and writing new songs. The Lonely Ones’ released "Bedroom Door" in October of 2022.

The Lonely Ones have played shows with Sevendust, Nonpoint, Fozzy, Royal Bliss, Seven Year Witch, Black Top Mojo, September Mourning and many more.

In addition, the band is endorsed by: Orange Amps, Westone Audio, Pearl Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Evan's Heads, Vater Sticks, Ibanez, Frog Amplification, Tech 21 Amplification, Michael Kelly Guitars, SIT Strings, Rare Buzz Effects and Strüng, which is guitar string jewelry that raises money for music education.

The Lonely Ones are:
Marty McCoy - guitar / vocals
Tristan Woodruff - drums
Jymmy Tolland - guitar / vocals
Tru Roberts- bass / vocals

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Two Headed Horse presents 'Shimmer' single, a remarkable emergence with Mark Gardener & Tim Burgess backing

"Seemingly simple songmanship, catchy melodicism, great momentum, soothing vocals and a beautiful blend of genres, Two Headed Horse offers a stunning work of musical art here. Indisputably, on ‘Shimmer’, they not only strike a positive chord – they also achieve perfect harmony" ~ The Spill Magazine 


UK indie-folk outfit Two Headed Horse presents ‘Shimmer’, a winding and unraveling track about memories becoming entangled in myth. With newfound support from Chris Hawkins at BBC6 Music, this is the second single from their debut EP, entitled ‘I’m Not Hidden’. Slated for release in early summer, it was engineered, mixed and mastered by Mark Gardener at his OX4 Sound studio in Oxfordshire.

Two Headed Horse is James Gable (vocals, guitar), Tristan Gable (keys, guitar, backing vocals), Gary Hanratty (bass, backing vocals) and Leigh Baines (drums). Arriving on the London music scene in late 2023, they brought chaos, intimacy and the debut single 'See For Miles (Bounder’s Motif)' right out of the gate, followed by 'Horatio Sees Ghosts' soon afterwards. After two sold-out shows in January, they added another at the famous Troubadour in February 2024.

Two Headed Horse’s music recently got the attention of The Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess while they were touring the USA with Ride earlier this year. Through Help Us Help Bands, Burgess assisted them to get our debut EP over the line and to reach a wider audience. The band has since been booked to play Kendal Callingin August.

With layered guitars and ethereal piano, their music is, at times, dreamlike. Restrained, melodic bass and light, restless drums give way to a sudden flash of clarity, demanding attention as the listener is asked to wonder what it means to look back, and what they will see when they do.

"When a band comes in like this, before you know, you feel and sense that intangible magic that something special is happening. It’s a transcendental kind of feeling, like being moved and transported by the band away somewhere warm and wonderful in your mind without physically leaving the room. It’s for those moments like that I built and work in this studio for," says Mark Gardener.

"I was totally moved by this band and these songs and especially ’Shimmer’ which stood out for me as a single.  There’s no rocket science or studio trickery here in any way it’s just the sound of a great band playing live together and it was a total pleasure to capture these recordings and moments”.

Last month, the quartet released the single ‘I’m Not Hidden’, described as having a "living, breathing sense of art and emotion'. This stripped back, open-tuned acoustic ballad is about returning to yourself after a long while. Now 'Shimmer' brings them one step closer to the EP release.

"We’ve been itching to release 'Shimmer' ever since we heard Mark’s final mix. It was one of those songs that was enjoyable to write - actually two pieces of music I was working on sort of bolted together that worked perfectly. In terms of lyrics, it’s a reflection of an attempted mugging that happened on a bridge in Reading, where my guitar was nearly stolen. The song is quite dreamlike with a sudden awakening a minute and a half in with the words ‘look back’, which were shouted across the bridge. So the song is as if remembering the events as you’re drifting off to sleep, but memory becomes confused with myth and the words conjure Orpheus and Eurydice, as comparisons with the story haunt the narrator. As the song is two pieces of music, the lyrics are two threads also, one happening above on a bridge and one, you could say, reflected in the river below," says James Gable.

"We played the song for a few months before shaking up the whole arrangement. It felt like we spent session after session trying to nail down the right vibe for it. There was a lot of head scratching, but once we locked in recording dates, the deadline helped us be more objective. It’s also quite technically challenging for us, so we really feel a sense of achievement when we play it live and get it bang on!"

As of March 26, 'Shimmer' will be available from fine digital music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The band's debut EP will be released in late summer. The band will play Kendal Calling this year, appearing on Tim Burgess' curated Tim Peaks stage.

CREDITS
James Gable - lead vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar & piano
Tristan Gable - electric guitar
Gary Hanratty - bass & vocals
Leigh Baines - drums
Written by James Gable
Arranged by James Gable, Leigh Baines, Gary Hanratty & Tristan Gable
Engineered, mixed & mastered by Mark Gardener
Recorded at OX4 Studio, Oxfordshire, UK
Artists photos by Melissa Crane

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