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Black Market Karma and Sonic Boom 'Wisdom Shifter' from 'The Sour Truth feat. Sonic Boom' Out now digitally and on 10" vinyl via Flower Power Records

December 11, 2023

Psychedelic pop artist Black Market Karma presents 'Wisdom Shifter', the motorik yet lush B-side from 'The Sour Truth feat. Sonic Boom', out now on 10" vinyl and digitally via London boutique label Flower Power Records. Running on supple and subtle lines, showering cascades of shimmering sonics along the way, 'Wisdom Shifter' is the perfect companion to A-side 'The Sour Truth' - a fab collab with iconic Spacemen 3 and Spectrum founder Sonic Boom (aka Pete Kember).

Black Market Karma mastermind Stanley Belton explains, "The Sour Truth release needed a B-Side and I’d had this new song floating around in my skull for a while, called ‘Wisdom Shifter’, which I felt complimented it perfectly, so I recorded it and here we are.

With Kember as co-producer and on synth and percussion, 'The Sour Truth' is a slice of technicolour psych-pop - a trippy, kaleidoscopic and vibrantly nostalgic feel-good track. With cycling Lo-fi guitars, stacked tremolos, shimmering vocals and sugary winding synths, it is laced with lyrics about the pain of cognitive dissonance after loving a version of someone that turned out to be a facade. “Sick and tired of being sick and tired. It was just a mirage that I admired”.

2023 saw Black Market Karma tour with The Black Angels, remix the The Telescopes' 'Leave Nobody Behind', and release their 11th album 'Friends In Noise' featuring Tess Parks, The Underground Youth, Les Big Byrd, Joakim Ahlund, The Confederate Dead and Ruari Meehan following the 'Aped Flair & Hijacked Ideas' LP.

In a world of artists trying to catch attention by being loud and bombastic, complex and knowingly clever, Black Market Karma shows us another way that is beautiful, rewarding and radiates positivity. Black Market Karma colourizes this world with a carousel of jingle jangle, distorted wobble and flavours of psychedelia, fuzzed out tones and thumping grooves.

About this collaboration, Pete Kember explains, "I heard this and I believe it was recorded during one of the lockdowns on Stan’s BMK Instagram page and I loved the vibe and the song. I think it’s a song most of us can relate to... Hearty stuff for a hungry soul. One of my fave things from the strange past few. Was a pleasure to mix. I wish I'd written it".

Pete Kember founded Spacemen 3 with Jason Pierce in 1982 and the band went onto achieve widespread critical acclaim before going their separate was around 1990. Kember has since embarked on further sonic adventures with Spectrum and E.A.R. (Experimental Audio Research) and solo (both as Sonic Boom and Pete Kember). As a producer, he has also been involved in some quite notable projects involving MGMT, Beach House, Panda Bear and Moon Duo, among others.

'The Sour Truth' and 'Wisdom Shifter' are out now, available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 10" can also be ordered on swank limited-run transparent vinyl at www.flowerpowerrecords.com

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Written by Stanley Belton
Stanley Belton - guitar, vocals, keys, synths, drums, bass
Peter Kember - Synths, Percussion on 'The Sour Truth'
'The Sour Truth' recorded in Dover & Sintra by Stanley Belton & Peter Kember
'The Sour Truth' produced by Peter Kember & Stanley Belton
'The Sour Truth' mixed by Peter Kember
'Wisdom Shifter' recorded, mixed & produced by Stanley Belton
Mastered by Stanley Belton
The Sour Truth - ISRC code GBT4M2200001
Wisdom Shifter - ISRC code GBT4M220002

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DEAD BY WEDNESDAY Drops Post-Apocalyptic Music Video for “Wasteland” & Announces a Special Hometown “Throwback” Show

December 11, 2023

Metal titans DEAD BY WEDNESDAY (D.B.W.) have unleashed a thrilling new post-apocalyptic music video for their track "Wasteland," a raw and adrenaline-fueled anthem from their latest Capital Conspiracy album, now available worldwide on Mindsnap Music / Combat Records, distributed by Von Artists, Ltd. (The Orchard). Inspired by the desolate yet captivating setting of the Mojave Desert in California, the band crafted this intense song, and coincidentally, some footage was shot at the renowned "Wasteland Weekend" festival, an event synonymous with post-apocalyptic fervor held annually in late September.

What makes this video even more amazing is that DEAD BY WEDNESDAY penned and recorded "Wasteland" before their gripping performance at last year's Wasteland Weekend, adding an extra layer of cosmic connection to the experience. Jessica Spinelli's expert production and cinematography, coupled with Gary Sandler's deft editing, have brought this auditory journey to life visually, capturing the essence of the wasteland realm in vivid detail. Additionally, the inclusion of footage courtesy of Wasteland World amplifies the video's authenticity and immersive quality.

Check out the new “Wasteland” video below.

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In some other amazing DBW news, the band has announced a “Now & Then” set happening at their annual “OPUS” BLIZZARD BASH 2024!” This extraordinary all-day, all-age extravaganza will take place on Saturday, January 13th, at the iconic Toads Place venue in their hometown of New Haven, CT.

The band is set to deliver a groundbreaking performance, splitting their live set into two parts. The first half will showcase the current DBW lineup, which has been steadfastly captivating audiences with songs from their recent 2023 album, Capital Conspiracy.

But the excitement doesn't end there. For the second half of the show, DBW will reunite the original old-school crew, featuring Opus' cousins, Ceschi & David Ramos, who were instrumental as co-founding vocalists. This reunion will transport fans back in time as the band revisits the era of Dead By Wednesday's inaugural album, Democracy is Dead. This album made a thunderous impact upon its release in 2006 under Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed's Stillborn Records, setting the stage for DBW's rise in the music scene.

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FOSCOR Return with "Solitud"

December 11, 2023

It's been four long years since we've heard from Foscor. The Catalonians released their last album in the fall of 2019. Despite rave reviews, including a 5-star review from Metal Hammer, touring was cut short before the band could even step foot on the open road after COVID-19 shuttered the world into lockdown.

But Foscor have never stopped growing. While their name still means "darkness", the band have shifted out from the shroud of second wave black metal that ushered in their first two albums. Today, they're returning with "Solitud", an unreleased song that drifts deeper into clean vocals and heavy melancholic riffs.

Listen to "Solitud" below

"Solitud" was originally recorded during the sessions for Els Sepulcres Blancs, but the song encapsulates the prevailing loneliness of the pandemic. The chorus crushes you softly with its distorted melody and bottomless bass drones.

"The song itself offers a vital closure", says Foscor. Still, "Solitud" ends on a hopeful note. Gliding above an acrobatic guitar solo, the vocals - sung in the band's native tongue - are clean and light as a feather.

"This song is a proper way to close that album cycle before definitely facing and closing the trilogy initiated in 2017 with Les Irreals Visions. It reminds us the spark to enlighten the future...the one that we have never walked alone. A brand new chant from the past, looking toward a final chapter, surrounded by tragic darkness.

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The Catalans return with the second chapter of the trilogy initiated with “Les Irreals Visions” in 2017, yet strongly connected to the fin de siècle cultural movement of Modernisme - a parallel development to Art Nouveau and Jugendstil among others. Visual things must acquire a new secret appearance, and with ‘Els Sepulcres Blancs’ FOSCOR treats poetically how facing a change of a sick world and society through the land of dreams.

The title translates as “The White Tombs”, a metaphor for that world of dreams and expectations where humans chained to reality may die and born free to imagine a better one.

Foscor hail from Catalonia, and take inspiration from the morbid, decadent, and sick reflections on a rapidly changing society, as the artistic landscape at the end of the nineteenth century shaped.

The name Foscor translates as "darkness" in their native Catalan tongue, which the band from Barcelona uses for their lyrics as a distinctive element and strong connection with their cultural reality.

The Catalans’ first two albums, 'Entrance to the Shadows' Village' (2004), 'The Smile of the Sad Ones' (2007) wrapped a shroud of classic second wave black metal around a melancholic yet vital core. 'Groans to the Guilty' (2009) witnessed Foscor setting out towards more progressive and avant-garde course, but it was next full-length 'Those Horrors Wither' (2014) which marked a clear departure from the black metal. Darkness found an equally strong expression through the use of very personal clean vocals, tempo reduction and atmosphere.

In 2017, Foscor took another step in their constantly changing and shifting evolution. The brand new release 'Les Irreals Visions' (2017) was easily drawing its eager audience in, only to lure the unwary listener into a dark labyrinth of unexpected complexity filled with beauty and sorrow. In 2018, Foscor explored these lines between reality, poetry and the beyond even further with a special digital release transforming their own music into a so intimate experience; 'Les Irreals Versions' (2018).

Now, 2019 promises to be as tragic as their music claims with the so sensitive release of 'Els Sepulcres Blancs', its characteristic melancholic sonic aura and catchy riffing intensity. Their most personal and delicate sound achievement to date.

Style: Dark Atmospheric Metal

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Albert M.: guitars, bass, piano
Jordi F.: drums
Esteban P.: keys

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COLIN STOUGH LETS THOUGHTS RUN WILD IN “SLEEP TONIGHT (ACOUSTIC)”

December 10, 2023

19 Recordings/BMG artist Colin Stough bares a wounded soul in the stripped-down “Sleep Tonight (Acoustic),” sharing a new rendition alongside a performance video today (12/8). Available across all streaming platforms and digital retailers, listen here.

Written by Stough with Sean Thomas Rogers and Brian Congdon, the original version was part of his six-track debut EP, Promiseland – a crunchy power-confession full of worry over the fragility of life, which helped introduce the new-school Country rocker with a high-voltage vocal.

“I actually started this one as a poem, so a more raw version felt true to where this song came from. I was really hurting after hearing about another death in my life and I just started writing,” shares Stough. “Once I took that poem into the writing room, we got our guitars and started writing, so it really did begin as a guitar-vocal. Stripping back the production lets these lyrics be the focus and makes it hit even harder since this writing is so personal to me.”

“Sleep Tonight (Acoustic)” reveals the man behind the words, peeling back a rough exterior to showcase a deep-feeling artist within, as Stough tones his raspy vocal down to a soft buzz and sings with just an acoustic guitar in support. Produced by Sean Rogers, the reimagined tune ends up highlighting the relatable agony of the young artist’s lyrics, aching over thoughts that run wild each night. Meanwhile, up close-and-personal acoustic performance footage that was filmed and edited by Mike Rodway captures the internal struggle, as Stough sinks into emotional turmoil – before finding the strength to carry on.

Named among Holler’s New and Upcoming Country and Americana Artists You Need to Know,“Stough’s gravelly rock drawl is equally at home singing grungy Southern rock as it is twangy old school country, and Promiseland is a fitting showcase for every side of a singer who was born to do this.” “Sleep Tonight (Acoustic)” further follows the November release of Stough’s take on “Blue Christmas,” channeling a Rock icon and fellow Mississippi native for a gritty-but-still-tender version of Elvis Presley’s holiday classic.

A series of previous singles have so far racked up more than 9.4 MILLION global on-demand streams, and looking ahead, the promising singer-songwriter will continue to lead his band on stages all around the country. Spending this past year headlining while also supporting artists like Kidd G and Drake White, he’s next on deck with Chase Matthew in 2024. Find upcoming show dates here.

About Colin Stough:

A 19-year-old Country Rock phenom and native of Gattman, Mississippi, Colin Stough has come a long way in a few short years – and with his debut EP Promiseland, the 19 Recordings/BMG artist is still just getting started. After learning to play guitar at 8 years old, Stough first pursued artistic dreams at 10, boldly trading childhood possessions for his first guitar at a local pawn shop – an instrument he still plays to this day. After graduating high school, the naturally gifted singer and self-taught songwriter began working full-time as an HVAC technician, before his mother convinced him to audition for American Idol. Impressing judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, Stough stunned viewers and soon built a thriving fan base, finishing third on Season 21 of the show in 2022. He spent the ensuing months writing and recording original music, while also touring nationwide to put his blowtorch vocal and guitar-slinging edge on full display. After signing with 19 Recordings/BMG, his distinctive mix of Southern Rock distortion and pure-Country style have helped tracks like “I Still Talk To Jesus” and “Bad Day” rack up more than 9.4 MILLION global on-demand streams, and in September 2023, Stough released the single “Promiseland,” along with an official music video. The hard-hitting anthem is the title track to Stough’s debut EP, which is out now and puts the emerging artist on track to reach even more dreams in the future. Stough has headlined across the country and opened for established artists like Kidd G and Drake White. Stay tuned for much more to come.

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CHASE WRIGHT Delivers Reflective New Song "Who I Want To Be"

December 10, 2023

2023 Pandora Artist to Watch CHASE WRIGHT releases “Who I Want To Be,” a vulnerable and reflective song that acts as a progressive apology to a girlfriend whose heart he broke. Listen to “Who I Want To Be” HERE.

“Every day, you’re getting closer to who you want to be, but you’re not there yet,” shares Wright. “I made mistakes in a relationship and really hurt a lot of people. Looking back, I was able to grow so much from it. But it was very difficult, and to be the bad guy in a situation is never easy.

“It’s much easier to talk about somebody else being the bad guy, but it’s different when it’s me,” Wright admits. “I hope people can hear the authenticity, and I hope they can give themselves some grace for a mistake they’ve made.”

Written by Wright alongside Josh Jenkins, Chris Lacorte and Andy Albert, and produced by Ned Cameron, “Who I Want To Be” finds the Indiana native taking responsibility for his mistakes, anchored by a redemptive soaring chorus:

The moments I was weakest ain’t how I’ll be defined
I’m trying to be a better man it’s taken me some time
But I’m on my way
Tryin’ to close the space between
Who I am today
And who I want to be

“I'm not hiding behind anything,” Wright says. “I think it's healthy to admit when you’ve made a mistake, that you’re learning from it and trying to be a better person because of it. Our mistakes don’t define us.”

Wright blends progressive loops and pop-rock chords with country storytelling to create a unique style of contemporary country music that has become his calling card. He played more than 60 shows in 2023 and accumulated over 230 million global streams, as “Who I Want To Be” will be added to On The Horizon this weekend on SiriusXM.

About CHASE WRIGHT
CHASE WRIGHT is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that Wright first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Wright packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. 2022 was a breakout year for the rising star who was recognized by Spotify as a Hot Country Artist to Watch and named among SiriusXM’s Highway Finds class. Most recently, Wright was recognized among Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2023: Country list. Following the 2021 release of his debut album Intertwined, Wright continues to roll out new music. In total, fans have streamed his music to the tune of 230 million times.

Osiah Release New Album 'Kairos' via Unique Leader Records

December 10, 2023

Finishing up a momentous 2023, deathcore quartet Osiah have released their new album 'Kairos' via Unique Leader Records. Accompanying the release, the band shared their new track "The Inherited Sorrow" along with the official music video. 'Kairos' is Osiah's fourth album and the follow-up to their 2021 full-length, 'Loss'. When asked about today's news, the band commented:

"'Kairos' is a true departure from the past with a valiant stride to Osiah's progression. Instrumentally it encapsulates the very essence of us as musicians and lyrically it is inspired by a recent burying of the hatchet, and focusing instead on understanding the concept of mortality. It is fury-fueled, but intelligently constructed, resulting in a sound that is both old and new to fans of Osiah, a perfect introduction or concatenation for those who’ve been with us from the start of our onerous journey."

Stream 'Kairos' here and watch the official video for "The Inherited Sorrow" below.

Hailing from the extreme music melting pot that is the northeast of England, Osiah transcends the deathcore label with what could possibly be the most torturous barrage of filth the UK has produced in recent years. Crushingly intense breakdowns and deathly chops tread a familiar path, but jarringly detuned guitars, unpredictable tempo changes and vocals that range from wide-ranging pitched screams to commanding guttural bowel openers add an extra evil to the sound that cannot be put into words.

After releasing their first EP 'Reborn Through Hate' in 2015, Osiah released their first full-length album ‘Terror Firma’ in June 2016 via Siege Music. The album gained praise from Metal Hammer Magazine, Bloody Disgusting, and many other prestigious publications, cementing the band as the hottest and heaviest band on the UK deathcore scene.

The resulting work lead to the band signing to Unique Leader Records in 2018 and releasing their sophomore album 'Kingdom of Lies' in 2019. In 2021, Osiah released their third album 'Loss' and unleashed their latest EP 'Chronos' in early 2023.

SKELETAL REMAINS Unleashes New Single + Music Video, Launches Pre-Orders for 'Fragments of the Ageless'

December 10, 2023

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American death metal purveyors SKELETAL REMAINS are now unveiling "Relentless Appetite," the second explosive single from their upcoming new full-length, 'Fragments of the Ageless,' which is due via Century Media Records on March 8, 2024! The single is now available along with a pummeling and blood-soaked video, which was directed by Steven Grise of 197 Media, below.

“We feel it’s more brutal than the last one,” says Chris Monroy (guitars/vocals) about the new record. “We were pushing ourselves to be more extreme—vibing on that as much as possible.” Today doesn’t only mark official start of the preorder of the album, but also the release of 'Relentless Appetite.'"

Pre-orders and additional album details for 'Fragments of the Ageless' are now live HERE and can be found in the following formats:

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Digital album

Lyrically, SKELETAL REMAINS took the left-hand path. Rather than topics and themes inspiring the cover art, Dan Seagrave’s (Suffocation, Entombed, et al.) famously atramentous detail conversely informed the lyrics and album title. Monroy says they had working titles that they conveyed to Seagrave, but the final painting sparked the title, “Fragments of the Ageless”. Of course, the usual influx of sci-fi, historical, personal struggles, and fantastical also played a part.

“Seagrave completed the cover art before we had a title,” Monroy says. “That was kind of different, but it worked in our favor. The cover art directly inspired a few of the lyrics and musical themes, tying multiple pieces together, which is a first for us. We did show him different pieces of art—10 in all, I think—that we liked, so there was direction. We wanted a mixture of things, with the final idea being a creature being taken apart and its DNA extracted. Seagrave’s crazy brain made it all come to life.”

SKELETAL REMAINS recorded “Fragments of the Ageless” at various home and professional studios. Most of the guitars, bass, and solos were tracked DIY. The band wanted the drums to sound as imposing as possible, so they booked Trench Studios (Intronaut, Hirax) with John Haddad, while the vocals were cut at Birdcage Studios with Allen Falcon (Pestilent Death). Once the album’s core had been recorded, Monroy and the team sent their sick slab to Swedish studio ace Dan Swanö (Asphyx, Incantation) for mixing and mastering.

While SKELETAL REMAINS have had four full-lengths since forming in 2011, “Fragments of the Ageless” is the band in their highest grotesque gear yet.

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Pierce Williams - drums

Brian Rush - bass

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Pistols at Dawn Delivers Their Rendition of 'Last Christmas' for the Festive Season!"; UK Tour with FOZZY in February 2024!

December 10, 2023

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Atlanta-based hard rock sensation PISTOLS AT DAWN is ushering in the festive season with a twist on the beloved holiday anthem, "Last Christmas." Available now on all major streaming platforms, this latest single from the band promises to ignite holiday spirits with its rock-infused rendition of WHAM!/George Michael's timeless classic.

With a fervent dedication to crafting an enduring holiday track, PISTOLS AT DAWN embarked on a mission to create a rendition that resonates across generations. Adding their unique rock stamp to the iconic melody, the band infused raw emotion and intensity, channeling George Michael's original sentiment while introducing a new dimension to the song's sonic landscape.

In a departure from their signature sound, the band embraced the inclusion of violin and cello, marking the first time they've incorporated these orchestral elements into their music. This addition elevates the emotive qualities of "Last Christmas," ensuring that listeners experience a stirring and immersive rendition of this cherished song.

Commenting on their rendition, PISTOLS AT DAWN expressed, "We wanted to create a truly special holiday track that would stand the test of time. George Michael wrote one of the best holiday songs of all time, and we wanted to add our stamp to it. We knew if we felt the emotion of the song, like he did, that everyone else would too. At the end of the day, we just hope this makes everyone's holiday a little more special."

Moreover, PISTOLS AT DAWN has exciting plans for the upcoming year, including a series of dates alongside Fozzy across international stages, as well as headlining performances. The band's relentless energy and captivating stage presence are poised to captivate audiences worldwide.

"Last Christmas" by PISTOLS AT DAWN is now available on all major streaming platforms. Embrace the spirit of the season with their electrifying take on this holiday classic.

When rules break, rock ‘n’ roll moves forward. Standing at a crossroads between 21st century attitude and old school arena-size ambition, Pistols At Dawn lock and load hard-hitting hooks, magnetic melodies, and intricate instrumentation in a searing signature style. The Atlanta quartet—Adam Jaffe [drums], Will James [lead guitar], Gabriel Cuevas [bass], and Jon Sookdew Sing [lead vocals+rhythm guitar]—re-energize the genre, while maintaining its edge. After independently amassing over 6 million streams and collaborating with icons such as GRAMMY® Award-winning producer and engineer Sylvia Massy [Tool, System of a Down, Johnny Cash], the group deliver eight anthems on their 2022 full-length album, Ascension, via distributor Megaforce Records/MRI Entertainment. “All of our influences come out in the music, but with our own stamp,” says Adam. “There’s definitely a hard rock vibe combined with progressive lyrics. When you add these elements together, it beautifully combusts in Pistols At Dawn.”

Speaking to this alchemy, in 2015 the band immediately entered the studio with producer Jeff Tomei [Smashing Pumpkins, Matchbox 20] to record their first singles before entertaining various other projects. During 2019, the original lineup joined forces again. Ultimately, original founder Jaffe completed the lineup with incendiary world class guitarist James, and elite progressive rock duo Sookdew Sing and Cuevas.

They unleashed music at a prolific pace in addition to personally engaging fans worldwide with an immersive online presence. “Cold” exploded to the tune of 1 million streams across platforms followed by "Gauntlet" and "All You Offer" with another million streams. Working with producer Jeff Tomei, they unleashed the Nocturnal Youth EP in 2021. The opener and lead single “Voices” impressively generated 1 million plays in under a month. In the midst of the Global Pandemic, they caught the attention of Massy and recorded what would become Ascension with the legendary producer behind the board alongside co-producer Chris Pierson.

Musically and thematically, it allowed a sliver of light to pass through the world’s darkness. “On Nocturnal Youth, we were going through a dark time in the Global Pandemic,” Jaffe states. “On Ascension, we’re coming into the light and embracing life. There’s still dark subject matter on the record, but it was positive to write. It melded together the way we’d always hoped.”

Anchored by a balance of extremes, the lead single “The Truth” nods to nineties alternative with a distinct and dynamic twist. Adam goes on, “It revolves around the constant noise we have in our head pushing and pulling our emotions so much that we sometimes lose total control and explode. We have to be careful to maintain our thoughts and emotions, or ‘The Truth’ is that they could tear us apart.”

Elsewhere, the opener and follow-up single “Under The Surface” immediately sets the tone with a hypnotic riff and hard-hitting vocal, barely containing its cathartic momentum in the searing lyrics, “Take what you want and leave me for dead. All that I need is under the surface.”

“This song deals with the hell some have to go through above ground with people constantly taking, lying, and poisoning,” he reveals. “So, you want to be buried deep to get away from society where no one will find you.”

“Fly” leans into a dark chorus and instantly memorable hook, equally soaring and shuddering all at once. It strikes a chord with its timeless theme presented through a nocturnal prism. “It’s a powerful and dark love song about wanting to disappear with your true love,” he elaborates. “Musically, diversity was important to us. So, each song really tells a different story with a distinct sound.”

Indicative of this diversity, “For You” steamrolls forward on a hulking groove fortified by a punchy riff and towering refrain. It sets the tone for the rollercoaster to follow. “It’s about finding someone really special who is worth changing for,” notes Adam. “If you find someone you love enough, you’ll change. It’s the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Ultimately, Pistols At Dawn ignite a fresh and fiery vision for rock all their own.
“We want to take you on a ride,” Jaffe leaves off. “We just love playing music. One moment, we hope you’re inspired to take on the world. In the next, we hope you scream along. In another, you just chill. It’s meant to be fun and exciting overall. At the end, we hope you want to take the ride again and again.”

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Tarja Shares "All I Want For Christmas Is You"

December 10, 2023

With Christmas only being a little more than two weeks away, Tarja treats us with the release of the video for the single "All I Want For Christmas Is You," taken from her recently released album Dark Christmas.

In this rendition, Tarja captures the essence of Christmas with soaring vocals that effortlessly traverse the realms of emotion. She puts her own twist on Mariah Carey's iconic track, infusing it with her signature blend of classical and rock influences.

As B-sides, the single contains Tarja's "Last Christmas," as well as the song "O Christmas Tree," taken from the "Dark Versions" of 2017 release From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas).

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With enchanting and captivating renditions of well-known Christmas carols, such as Wham!'s "Last Christmas," Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmastime," classics such as "Jingle Bells," "Frosty The Snowman," and "Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer," as well as Tarja’s brand new original song "Dark Christmas," it's the perfect album for those who want to embrace the holiday spirit while exploring a more mysterious side of the season.

"It was fascinating to dive into this new world. You will appreciate these Christmas songs with our spooky arrangements truly sound in a way they never did before. It was my pleasure to team up once again with Jim Dooley and Tim Palmer. I hope you will dig in our take of a Dark Christmas spirit," says Tarja

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DYLAN SCHNEIDER’S “DADDY DRINKS WHISKEY (LIVE FROM THE OPRY)” AVAILABLE NOW

December 8, 2023

“Country Music’s Next Rising Star” (Billboard) Dylan Schneiderperformed his heart-wrenching and autobiographical “Daddy Drinks Whiskey” for the first-time ever in the Grand Ole Opry’s sacred circle, delivering an emotionally charged debut to a packed-out audience. Due to crowd reaction, the BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records artist today releases the raw, solo acoustic and emotively stirring version of that performance. Produced by Zach Abend and written by Schneider with his childhood best friend Gabe Foust and Nate Kenyon, listen to “Daddy Drinks Whiskey (Live From The Opry)” below.

“Writing ‘Daddy Drinks Whiskey’ was something that was extremely difficult, but also cathartic,” says Schneider. “I knew I needed to write this song for everyone out there who has gone through a similar experience that I have. The Grand Ole Opry is a special place for so many reasons, so performing this song there for the first time, it just felt right. I was blown away by the reaction after and knew I had to release this live acoustic version from that night.”

Writing Dustin Lynch’s emotive Top 5 “Momma’s House” at 18, scoring two RIAA-Gold records by 22,going viral with his radio single “Ain’t Missin’ You” at 23 and gaining over 500,000 social followers in just a few months, the “Artist to Watch” (Amazon Music, Pandora, Taste of Country) isn’t afraid of honest storytelling and the vulnerability that comes along with it, hoping others find comfort in the fact they aren’t alone when struggling with a loved one’s alcoholism.

At only 15, Schneider found success in music and began traveling to Nashville constantly, fighting a battle no one ever knew existed. Now at 24, he’s realized the power this experience, and this song might have in someone else’s life. Exclusively speaking with American Songwriter, he reveals the truth in the lyrics HERE.

Releasing music with “a more mature sound” (American Songwriter), Schneider continues to “expand the bounds of his artistry” and “build upon his foundational country roots with intentionality” (American Songwriter), ultimately making “…music that his fans fall in love with, without losing the authenticity that he has had all along” (Country Swag).

Kicking off 2024 with Nate Smith on his World On Fire Tour, starting January 4 in Athens, Georgia, Schneider’s smash hit “Ain’t Missin’ You” is climbing the country radio charts and racking in over 121M TikTok views, 121k user-generated TikTok videos and 30M on-demand streams.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

January 4 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theater*

January 5 – Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joes*

January 6 – Greenville, SC – Blind Horse Saloon*

January 11 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair*

January 12 - Uncasville, CT – Wolf’s Den at Mohegan Sun*

January 13 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza*

January 31 – Oxford, OH – Bricks Street Bar*

February 1 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s Bar*

February 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection*

February 3 – Indianapolis, IN – 8 Second Saloon*

February 8 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex*

February 9 – Las Vegas, NV – Stoney’s Rockin’ Country*

February 11 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater*

February 15 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey Theater*

February 16 – Bakersfield, CA – Buck Owens*

February 17 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades*

February 21 - Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom*

February 22 – Kelowna, BC – Community Theater*

February 23 – Calgary, AB – The Place Theater*

February 24 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall*

April 28 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach Festival

* with Nate Smith

***Credit: ©Grand Ole Opry, photos by Chris Hollo***

About Dylan Schneider:

Drawn to the storytelling aspects of country music, Dylan Schneider started performing and writing songs at the age of 14, after meeting Brett Eldredge and singing with him on-stage during a concert. After that, he began posting videos to his Facebook page, where he’d cover popular Country songs, gaining a devoted online following. Since then, Schneider has made a name for himself in the Country music community, forging a sound that merges modern pop sensibilities with a down-home feel. He’s been named a “Breakthrough Artist to Watch” by Amazon Music, an “Artist to Watch” by Pandora, Taste of Country and Sounds Like Nashville and declared “Country Music’s Next Rising Star” by Billboard. He’s toured with Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, Morgan Wallen, Dan + Shay, Granger Smith, LANCO, Mitchell Tenpenny, Chris Lane and Niko Moon, co-wrote Dustin Lynch’s Top 5 hit song “Momma’s House,” scored two RIAA-certified Gold records, accumulated over 1.2M social media followers and banked an upwards of 303M on-demand streams (and counting). Signed to BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records, his latest five-track EP College Town truly embraced his irresistible rock-n-roll edge and unrestrained pop-country swagger. Now, after posting a snippet of his new break-up anthem “Ain’t Missin’ You” on social media, gaining over 500,000 social followers in a few months, the sound went viral, racking up more than 121M TikTok views, 121k user-generated TikTok videos and 30M on-demand streams, before climbing to #3 on TikTok’s Country playlist and securing placement on viral-song charts. Giving into fan demand, the rising country star’s “Ain’t Missin’ You” - currently climbing the country radio charts – is out now, along with the heart-breaking “Daddy Drinks Whiskey.”

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Radiobot Release New Single "This World's On Fire" + Official Music Video via TLG/ Virgin Music Group

December 8, 2023

Stream "This World's On Fire"

Introducing Radiobot, a dynamic musical ensemble comprising the talented members Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey, and Eddie Wohl. This exciting band has unveiled their original debut single "This World's On Fire" and it's now available on all major music platforms via TLG/Virgin Music Group. The band will release their debut album in Spring 2024!

“At a time when the world certainly feels like it's a mess, we hope listeners will enjoy the comical tongue in cheek lyrics in this song. That, along with the stomp beat, should get your booty shaking and have some fun with it,” says the band.

In regards to the video, the band states, "Billy, Eddie, and I always wanted to see ourselves as cartoons. Making this video was our shining moment to make a dream come true! Glen and Isabella Levanon had the perfect art style to make the treatment we wrote come to life. At a time when the World really is in a bit of a mess, we hope this video can provide a little comedy to lighten the state of things. Enjoy.”

WATCH Radiobot's animated video for "This World's On Fire":

RadioBot is a writing trio consisting of Brett Scallions, Billy Harvey, and Eddie Wohl. They got together for the first time in 2016, when Eddie invited Brett and Billy to his studio for a writing session. Though Brett and Billy had just met, Eddie’s suspicions were spot-on: after just a few days in a room, the trio had three new songs to share. (“It’s On,” “New Best Friend,” and “Rolling On.”) Despite the undeniable chemistry, however, conflicting commitments and touring schedules forced Radiobot into a temporary hiatus shortly thereafter.

Flash forward to 2020. Lockdown. Isolation. Life changed for everyone on the planet. Being in the same room is how music is made…right?!

This time, RadioBot refused to let anything get in their way. The project was revving up again, and even distance proved a surmountable hurdle. With Billy in Nashville and Eddie and Brett both in California, the group decided to pursue the project virtually, via Zoom and FaceTime calls. Their mentality: “never let anyone tell you that you have to be in a room together to write or record an album.” They started writing, and before you know it, they had written—and recorded—18 songs.

The age of the HOME STUDIO.

“Everything starts with a Billy riff,” Brett said of their writing process. “After we establish the main riff of the song, we add more parts as needed, all while creating vocal melodies. Once we have the song arranged, I’ll take it and start laying down the drums. After the drums are the way we want them, I send the drum tracks to Billy, and he starts layering his guitar parts. We just keep adding what is needed until we feel like the song is finished.”

RadioBot in 2024

Stay tuned for the forthcoming albums CONCRETE and DESERT later this year.

Brett Scallions is best known as the original lead singer of the rock band Fuel. Brett released 4 albums with the band and sold over 5 million albums worldwide. He also toured the world singing The Doors catalog with Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger of The Doors. Brett was quoted as saying, _“We all try our parent’s shoes on at some point in our lives. It’s been nice to see what Jim’s felt like.” Other projects Brett has worked on include The X’s, Circus Diablo, and World Fire Brigade. He has performed with many of the top performers in the world including Slash, Dave Navarro, Tom Morrello, Mike McCready, Dee Snider, DMC, and Glen Campbell.

“Billy Harvey is the most famous person you’ve never heard of.” — AJ Croce.

A caffeine-addled do-it-yourselfer, Billy Harvey has navigated his career by quietly directing, editing, recording, and producing everything in sight. He’s produced records for artists like Crystal Bowersox (finalist on season nine of American Idol), Bob Schneider, Pat Byrne (winner of the first series of The Voice of Ireland), Charlie Mars, and Steve Poltz, to name a few.

He has also worked steadily as a side man, accompanying the likes of Patty Griffin, Kim Richey, The Forest Rangers, and The Courtyard Hounds.

He also played guitar in the hair band FLAME, if you want a chuckle.

Los Angeles based Eddie Wohl is a five time Emmy Award winning songwriter, composer, producer & mixer, whose projects have sold over 6 million units. As an artist he was signed to Epic, Elektra, Mercury/Island and had a production deal with Roadrunner Records. Growing up on the East Coast, Wohl was in his first band at age 15 and signed to his first record deal at the age of 25. Wohl’s major influences growing up included Black Sabbath, Stevie Wonder, Public Enemy and McCoy Tyner. Coming out of the NYC club/band scene he has spent many years honing his craft as a world- class songwriter and producer. In 1999 Wohl, along with his partners, launched the iconic New York based Scrap 60 Productions, which was responsible for producing such acts such as Anthrax, Ill Nino and H2O, to name a few.

His producing credits include a range of metal greats Fuel, Anthrax, Smile Empty Soul to glam punker Jesse Mallin and pop artist/American Idol judge Kara Dioguardi. Records that he's produced embody performances by Bruce Springsteen, Robby Krieger, Roger Daltrey, Chino Moreno, Jakob Dylan, Josh Homme, Chris Shiflett, Jada Pinkett Smith and Dimebag Darrell.

As a composer Wohl has received five Emmy Awards for his work on his NBC San Diego and Washington DC Olympic and news promos. Having had numerous song placements on TV, including Superbowl XLVII, The CBS Superbowl Pre-Game show, “CBS Super Bowl 50th Anniversary” spots the NFL on CBS, NBA on NBC, The Rio Olympics, The NHL, NCAA Basketball, PGA Golf on CBS and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

Wohl’s diverse music influences, collaborations and background allow for a unique approach to his craft.

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Israeli Progressive Extreme Metallers WINTERHORDE Release Brand New Album and Share Music Video for "A Harvester of Stars"!

December 8, 2023

Northern Israel-based progressive extreme metallers WINTERHORDE have released their highly anticipated fourth studio album Neptunian today via Noble Demon. Since the band's formation in 2002, WINTERHORDE has been on a relentless journey of musical evolution, constantly pushing the boundaries of their craft. Their unwavering dedication to becoming something greater with each chord they play and record has earned them a well-deserved reputation as one of the most articulate and innovative acts in today's extreme metal.

Together with the album, today, the band is releasing a brand new music video for the track "A Harvester of Stars". This epic and fast-paced track showcases WINTERHORDE's signature style of extreme metal and is sure to captivate fans of bands such as Keep Of Kalessin, Ne Obliviscaris, Dark Fortress and Rotting Christ. "A Harvester of Stars" is a strong ambassador of the band's new album, which was mixed and mastered by the esteemed Jaime Gomez Arellano (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Insomnium, Moonspell). The album also features guest appearances from Kobi Farhi of Orphaned Land and Davidavi Dolev of Subterranean Masquerade.

Watch the video below

Stream the album HERE

WINTERHORDE guitarist Omer Naveh comments on the new single: "A Harvester of Stars is a perfect showcase of the band’s unique blend of influences, meticulously integrated to create an organic, highly dynamic and diverse sound. "Harvester" is one of the best examples of this vision on the new album, with its twists and turns, ranging from vicious, relentless aggressions, head banging grooves as well as more reflective, atmospheric passages. This song was one of two new songs we chose to play live while the album was still in production and the special response to it from the audiences truly inspired us to release it as an official video. A big shout out to the highly talented Raph Crimson, which we had the pleasure of working with, and who was able to perfectly capture the excitement and the energy in that one magical night in Haifa."

Neptunian is out now on Noble Demon and is available for purchase at THIS LOCATION as cool Marbled Vinyl/CD and comes with the exclusive album shirt.

WINTERHORDE are:
Zed Destructive - Harsh vocals
Yoni "Oblivion" Oren - Clean vocals
Moshe Benofel - Electric and acoustic guitars
Omer "Noir" Naveh - Electric and acoustic guitars
Oleg "Olgerd" Rubanov - Keyboards
Alexander "Celestial" Latman - Bass
Alex Zaitsev - Drums

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