ARISING EMPIRE ALERT: News + New Music From Alleviate,

Alleviate officially release their debut album DMNS tomorrow via Arising Empire, along with a music video for the title track. This release follows their hugely successful earlier singles, which have collectively amassed over 3 million plays on Spotify. DMNS marks a pivotal debut, showcasing Alleviate's commitment to blending intense heaviness with melodic richness across its tracks.

The album dives deep into themes of perseverance and renewal, enriched by dynamic compositions and impactful lyrics that highlight the band's versatility and depth. With this debut, Alleviate not only solidifies their place in the music world but also sets a high bar for artistic expression within the metal genre.

Watch the video here. Stream the track here.

"Alive" takes listeners on an intense journey of resilience and rebirth, featuring powerful lyrics, and a dynamic performance. The track showcases the band's ability to fuse crushing heaviness with melodic depth, making it a standout piece in their growing discography. "Alive" is a pointed statement of Alleviate's artistic evolution and sets the stage for DMNS.

 Pre-order DMNS as CD, limited colored vinyl, together with unqiue merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop.

Upon dropping "Die For Me," ALLEVIATE  quickly gained fans from all over the world. Famous internet reactors like Nik Nocturnal and Too Lit Mafia were all about their powerful and catchy sound, as the group combines technical riffs, heavy breakdowns, and catchy hooks that get stuck in your head for hours at a time.

ALLEVIATE stand for strength that's hidden deep inside us all. The band is comprised of accomplished musicians from five different bands in different genres of metal music. Formed in 2020 with the launch of "Die For Me," the band combines the best of technical metalcore, deathcore, djent, and post-hardcore in one powerful and beautiful style. Riffs, breakdowns, deathcore vocals, and catchy choruses are how ALLEVIATE stand out from the crowd. The members have proven themselves numerous times in previous and current bands. They've played hundreds of shows and are experienced live performers. As soon as the world returns to normal, they will take the stage as ALLEVIATE. The band's name itself represents what it stands for — giving hope and spreading a positive message into the world.

ALLEVIATE ARE:
Timo — Clean Vocals (Our Mirage)
Marius — Shouts (Breakdowns at Tiffany's)
Ramon — Guitar (The Evolutionist)
Marc — Guitar (We Are Perspectives)
Yunus — Drums (Time, The Valuator)

ARISING EMPIRE ALERT: News + New Music From Annisokay

Annisokay, known for their blend of metalcore and post-hardcore, have dropped a new single titled "Get Your Shit Together," along with an equally gripping music video.  Watch it below.

The track is a raw expression of frustration with the current state of the world, combining heavy riffs and powerful vocals to deliver a message that resonates with the chaos of our times.

"The video for 'Get Your Shit Together' starts off like a classic bank robbery. Armed with guns and modern gear, and with Rudi as our hacker in the van, we've planned the perfect job. But what if we're after something much bigger than cash? There are secrets guarded more closely than any fortune in the world — secrets that were never meant to see the light of day. What if we manage to uncover them? We don't want money; we want answers!"

The song captures the overwhelming emotions many feel today, encapsulated perfectly in the band's inspiration:

"Do you also feel like the whole world is spiraling out of control? It seems like the most powerful and influential people have lost their minds, pushing us closer and closer to the edge. But it's not just them — everyday people who talk nonsense and make life difficult make you want to shout 'Get your shit together!'"

"'Get Your Shit Together" will be available at midnight on all major streaming platforms here.

In 2022, the band released the special edition of their highly successful and critically acclaimed album Aurora, which entered the official German album charts on #18, being their highest chart entry to date.

Aurora (Special Edition) is still available as CD and colored vinyl option, holding three absolute classics remastered, "Coma Blue," "Good Stories,"  their Japan bonus track "Parallel Universe" that has never been released worldwide, together with a full live set, in the actual and fresh line up with new frontman Rudi Schwarzer.

Stream, purchase Aurora (Special Edition) as CD or vinyl here.

Annisokay's unique sound pushes the boundaries of the metal genre, incorporating elements of pop, progressive metal, and electronic dance music (EDM) to create a distinct and unforgettable experience. The band's clean singer, Christoph Wieczorek, possesses a truly exceptional voice that conveys powerful emotions and has become a signature feature of their music. With a penchant for exploring dark moods and themes, Annisokay's lyrics tackle social issues, human emotions, and the complexities of relationships.

Following the success of Aurora, Annisokay embarked on the highly successful Aurora Tour in 2022, a European headline tour that included many sold-out shows and further showcased the band's magnetic stage presence. In 2023, the band welcomed the talented and dedicated Peter Leukhardt as their new bassist. Annisokay's dedication to evolution and experimentation sets them apart in the modern rock/metal landscape. As they continue to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories, the band remains committed to delivering powerful, emotionally resonant music that leaves a lasting impact on listeners worldwide.
 
ANNISOKAY ARE:
Rudi Schwarzer — Vocals
Christoph Wieczorek — Vocals + Guitar
Peter Leukhardt — Bass
Nico Vaeen — Drums 

Singer/Songwriter Julie Williams Releases "just friends?"; New EP 'Tennessee Moon' Set for Release 10/17

CMT Next Women of Country Julie Williams carries her mixed-race heritage and queerness as proudly as she carries her music. Raised in Florida, Williams has been turning heads in Nashville’s country and Americana music scenes with her compelling mix of storytelling, soft-yet-powerful vocals, and indie folk production. She continues down that creative path with the release of her new track “just friends?” available now. The video for the song will make its world premiere this Monday, Aug. 26 in Times Square via CMT. 
 
The latest from Williams, a blend of both classic country storytelling and queer reflection, is the first taste of new music from her upcoming indie folk project, Tennessee Moon, set for release Oct. 17, 2024. Listen to “just friends?” Below  and pre-save Tennessee Moon HERE.  
 
“I was inspired by my friend and fellow Black Opry artist, Denitia and her song ‘Old Friend’ to write this one,” shares Williams. “Hearing her sing it night after night on tour, I began reflecting on some friends that I am not in contact with anymore and questioned why the ending of those friendships felt like breakups.” 
 
Williams continues, “I am now a confidently-out bisexual woman, but at the time of those friendships, I did not know myself fully. Knowing who I am now, the song is a reflection about those relationships and would they have ended differently. I wanted to capture both the sadness of nostalgia and the beautiful confusion of young love that comes with discovering one’s identity.” 
 
Produced by Jonathan Smalt and written by Williams with Melody Walker, the track is a nostalgic queer story about realizing you once had romantic feelings for an old friend that gives the listener the feeling of traveling down a winding road at sunset reflecting on a lost love driven by a dancing pedal steel, banjo, acoustic guitar, and classic country percussion.

For Tennessee Moon Williams was inspired by some of her favorite singer/songwriters like Boy Genius, Kacey Musgraves, Allison Krauss, Emmylou Harris and Taylor Swift to create a story-driven sonic journey that was both dreamy and moody while seamlessly blending  country, 90s folk and indie production elements.
 
“Tennessee Moon was inspired by a picture that I took of one of my exes as they kayaked at Percy Priest lake under a stunning Tennessee sunset,” shares Williams. “I watched this person - and our relationship - float farther and farther away from me, just as the sky was fading from orange and red to blue and gray. With that picture, and with this EP, I wanted to capture that wistful feeling - of trying to hold onto a beautiful, golden moment that you know in your heart is not going to last. This EP is an ode to my mid-20s - all the golden days, the dark nights, the flowers, and the dirt.”
 
In support of the forthcoming EP, Williams will celebrate with a release show at Nashville’s Blue Room on Nov. 7. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 am local time. To purchase, visit thisisjuliewilliams.com. 
 
No stranger to performing, Williams has built her career on the road playing over 120 shows in 26 states in the past two years and captivated audiences at festivals such as Newport Folk Festival, CMA Fest, Tortuga Music Fest, High Water Festival, Cayamo, and AmericanaFest. She has also shared the stage with acts across genres, including Jason Isbell, Allison Russell, Mt. Joy, Devon Gilfillian, Brittney Spencer and Will Hoge.
 
Music has always been a part of Williams’ life - honing her singing talent in church and beach bars and belting national anthems before packed stadiums. She grew up listening to everyone and everything from The Chicks and James Taylor to Gladys Knight and Michael Jackson. Even though she was drawn to the storytelling of country music, she never quite found the sound that spoke to everything she was: Black, white, Southern, a woman, hopeful, truthful. So naturally, it was up to Williams to make this sound. “My music is mixed like me,” is how she describes it, “I want to tell the stories that need to be told.”
 
The Florida native started sharing those stories, and people listened. A student at Duke University, she was signed to Small Town Records whose alumni include Mike Posner and Delta Rae and sang as a vocalist for the Duke Jazz Ensemble. After graduating with a public policy degree in 2019, she moved to Nashville and found her musical home in the Black country and Americana scene. She was named in Rissi Palmer’s Color Me Country Class of 2021 and she was featured in a “PBS NewsHour” special on Black women in country music. In 2022, Julie joined the Black Opry, a collective of Black artists in country, blues, folk, and Americana music. Julie was named a CMT Equal Access artist in 2023, joining the mTheory backed program to support marginalized voices in country music.
 
“People want to hear black voices, black stories,” Williams says. “I was nervous about how my songs would be received by Nashville - but people want honesty. They want honest songs about real life, and for the artists they follow to take a stand.”
 
Tennessee Moon follows her self-titled EP, Julie Williams, with American Songwriter praising her “success through the power of her own voice” and the Tennessean noting she “discovers joy, maturation” on the project. 
 
An activist at heart, Williams launched Green Room Conversations in March 2023, a series of performances and speaking on college campuses to raise awareness of sexual harassment in the music industry and her own experience with sexual violence. Williams  hopes to empower the next generation of artists and industry changemakers and has already visited MTSU, University of Texas-Austin, and Duke with more campus visits planned for later this year.
 
“I’m writing my songs for the girl who cries in the shower as she tries to detangle her hair and is afraid to look in the mirror because she hates what she sees; for the 17-year old who is just now learning to love herself; for the 20-or 30-something who is just trying to figure it out," shares Williams. "That’s who my songs are for.”

Photo Credit: Jacquline Justice

FRANK RAY’S COUNTRY ROOTS AND LATIN HEAT COLLIDE IN “UH-HUH (AJÁ)” MUSIC VIDEO

One of country music's most promising emerging artists, Frank Ray brings sizzling Latin heat onto the dance floor in this end-of-summer smash with the release of the official music video for “Uh-huh (Ajá).”

Directed by Mason Dixon, the video gives fans access to an intimate party with Ray. The overall visual style of the video exudes a sultry and sensual vibe, and the camerawork includes smooth, sweeping shots capturing the energy of the dance floor, incorporating close-ups that emphasize the connection between the party goers and the song. It’s an immersive experience intended for all viewers to feel like they are a part of the party as they fuel up on the latest line of Jarritos beverages. The combination of upbeat music, engaging visuals, and a lively crowd contributes to and further enhances the infectious energy of the video, making it a perfect match for the song’s lively rhythm and seductive groove.

Recently named “one of the most influential Latinos'' by TIME Magazine, Frank Ray’s intoxicating music video for “Uh-huh (Ajá)” will have you so infatuated with your partner that you’ll join as he dances between English & Spanish lyrics. The song, penned by Shay Mooney (Dan + Shay), Pedro Capó (2 billion+ streaming artist), Jesse Frasure and Vibarco and produced by GRAMMY® nominated Dave Pittenger, allows Ray’s heritage to shine reminding listeners why Good Morning America lauded him among “Latino country artists that are expanding the genre while honoring their roots.” Listen to his latest Stoney Creek Records’ single “Uh-huh (Ajá)” below.

About Frank Ray:

Texas chart-topper, bilingual recording artist and former police officer - Frank Ray is busting open doors in the country genre, adding his signature Latin flavor to the scene. Growing up just three miles from the border in New Mexico, Frank, born Francisco Gomez, was immersed in the best of both worlds - enriched by his Mexican culture and surrounded by Texas Country music. Praised as “easygoing contemporary Country with Pop-Soul hooks and a dash of Southwestern spice” (Rolling Stone), Frank’s “catalog is representative of his fun personality and flair” (Country Now), expertly blending ‘90s Texas Country, Latin, R&B and Pop. As an entertainer, Frank delivers electrifying, high-energy performances that have something for everyone. With immense cross-cultural appeal and a panorama of influences, “One of the most influential Latinos'' (Time Magazine), Ray “is looking to stretch Country music’s cultural boundaries” (Los Angeles Times).  

In the three short years since embarking on his musical journey full-time, he has racked up two No. 1 singles and three Top 10 singles on Texas Country Radio, become a staff songwriter, signed a record deal with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and much more. Along with being named an “Artist to Watch” by Rolling Stone and Amazon Music USA as well as a “Listen Up Artist” by CMT, Ray has appeared on USA Network’s Real Country, been profiled in the Los Angeles Times and on NBC's TODAY. 

Named to the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) New Faces Class of 2023, Ray has shared stages with Luke Combs, Kane Brown, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Kip Moore, LANCO, Hunter Hayes and more. Recently on tour with Old Dominion and performing at major music festivals across the U.S, Frank visits first responders through his mental-health initiative FRAY (First Responders Mental Clarity), at each tour stop providing first responders with the tools, resources and training to promote their mental wellbeing, as well as that of their families and communities.

The latest from Frank Ray is the intoxicating “Uh-huh (Ajá)” that will have you so infatuated with your partner that you’ll join as he dances between English & Spanish lyrics in this smash penned by Shay Mooney (Dan+Shay) & Pedro Capó (2 billion+ streaming artist). Produced by GRAMMY® nominated Dave Pittenger, Ray’s heritage shines, reminding listeners why Good Morning America lauded him among “Latino country artists that are expanding the genre while honoring their roots.”

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NYC's Crash Harmony unveils 'Velour Goddess', breaking 30+ year hiatus with debut album (via Magic Door Records)

"A blast of youthful exuberance, raw energy, and unbridled optimism... both nostalgic and fresh. There’s the Replacements’ raw, garage-rock spirit, the Northern Pikes’ innocence and purity, and hooks like a cross between Husker Du and The Go-Betweens, blended into a harmonious concoction that is undeniably their own" ~ The Spill Magazine 


NYC indie rock outfit Crash Harmony presents 'Velour Goddess', the first taste of their debut record 'No One Asked For This', to be released via Magic Door Record Label. Returning after a 30+ year hiatus, the quartet are back with a full-length album of 10 songs, for which they worked with celebrated producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, Luna) at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ.  

Crash Harmony is made up of Dave Derby (vocals, guitars), Mike Potenza (guitars, keyboards, vocals), Jon Nighswander (bass, vocals), and Nils Nadeau (drums, percussion, vocals). Formed in 1986 at Yale University in New Haven, CT, the band played its last gig in May 1988 and hadn’t played together again until beginning to record this album in 2022.  

If you were fortunate enough to ever be part of a vibrant music scene, then you know how intoxicating, how important, how finally cool you felt to live on this newly discovered planet. It was pulsing with energy and possibility, teeming with talent and artists and then, the jaw drop of realizing your planet was actually part of an entire galaxy of scenes vibrating around the country. A truth revealed that rock legends were not just the leather-pantsed strutters on the national stage but dishwashing oddballs strumming in your neighbor's backyard - heroes you could actually meet, try to impress, emulate and maybe one day open for, if dreams could come true. And, for Crash Harmony, they did for a while.

Yale rock - an oxymoron too good to be dismissed, meeting as undergraduates swept up in the current of something more exciting than college – a New Haven music scene that was real. While college was for figuring out what you wanted to be, college rock was for figuring out what you wanted to sound like. Crash Harmony was absorbing everything, and trying it all on for size at house parties, frat houses, and clubs throughout New England.

Nevermind, doesn’t matter, band over. Life happens. Real jobs, other bands. Dave went on to The Dambuilders (and then Gramercy Arms), Mike served on The Anderson Council, Jon left for Europe, and Nils wandered north. But no matter where they went, Crash Harmony still kind of mattered. Eventually, they had to come back. They had to return to that place so, decades later, Crash Harmony reformed to make a new record of old songs - a rock-and-roll reenactment of the New Haven scene that changed them forever.

Like their name, the record is an orchestrated pileup of long-ago influences that collided in the chambers of their broken young hearts and have again wriggled free from their throats and amps, pop gems humming like cicadas and dancing for the pure joy of being alive again.

"Dave and I initially bonded over anglophilia, including a shared love of The Jam, cockney slang and alcohol. I came out of the New Hampshire punk scene and was a founding member of Five Balls of Power (other members went on to join such bands as Dropkick Murphys, Scissorfight and the Radicts). Dave and Nils both were willing to play around with different styles and a level of musicianship that was a notch above the average college band," says Jon Nighswander.

Dave Derby adds, "Nils and I had been in a successful indie pop band. I wanted to create something that was both heavier and more psychedelic in that 80s college radio Paisley Underground sort of way, but then we recalibrated towards more of a 70s vibe. We tried really early on to align ourselves with the New Haven scene and not just the Yale one."

For Crash Harmony, it’s all so clear now – how lucky they were to have been part of a scene and to have met and grown up in ideal conditions to make music that would somehow find a way to live forever... Everybody, kiss your ghost.

'Velour Goddess' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'No One Asked for This' album is also available for pre-order. Out October 18, it will be released both digitally and on vinyl via the Magic Door Record Label.

ALBUM CREDITS
Dave Derby - vocals, guitars
Mike Potenza - guitars, keyboards, vocals
Jon Nighswander - bass, vocals
Nils Nadeau - drums, percussion, vocals
Guests:
Mike Schreiber - organ
Peter Hess - saxophone
Ray Ketchem - percussion
Produced by Ray Ketchem and Crash Harmony
Recorded by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Studios in Montclair, NJ
and Dave Derby at Missile Shells Sound Studios in NYC
Mixed & mastered by Ray Ketchem
All songs written by Crash Harmony
except 'Dancing With Joan' written by Dave Derby and Eric Masunaga
All songs ASCAP / BMI
Artist photos and single cover artwork by Jon Drake
Released by Magic Door Record Label
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Video directed & filmed by Dan Karlok at Magic Door Recording


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Pop Evil Announce Fall 2024 Headline Tour Plans

Modern rock powerhouse POP EVIL recently returned with the utterly scorching new single "What Remains." It serves as the dawn of a new era for Pop Evil, which the band promises will be its most sonically heavy. The song was No. 1 Most Added with 55 stations and just debuted at 33 on the active rock radio charts, and is climbing. 

Watch the lyric video for the song, which was produced by Wage War's Cody Quistad, below. 

Today, the band announces its Fall 2024 tour plans. The band will embark on "The Animal Instinct Tour," which is a co-headline run with Bad Wolves. Sierra Pilot and Oni will serve as support. The trek kicks off October 30 in Jacksonville, North Carolina and runs through November 30 in Lexington, Kentucky.

Additional Pop Evil shows are also on deck. All tour dates are below. Get tickets here. 

"We are stoked to announce 'The Animal Instinct Tour' with our friends in Bad Wolves," says Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty. "This tour will be full of high energy and radio hits from start to finish. We can't wait to see you all out there!"

"It's difficult to express how excited I am to get back on the road again with the boys," says Bad Wolves guitarist Doc Coyle. "Co-headlining with a powerhouse like Pop Evil will be a real treat for fans of both bands and will keep us on our toes to bring our A-game every night. It's a true honor to share the stage with them, Sierra Pilot, and ONI. Bad Wolves will be performing an eclectic set including songs from Die About It that we haven't played yet, and I'm sure some surprises. The band is firing on all cylinders right now, and this will be a hell of a way to close out 2024. LFG, Wolfpack!!!"

About the new single, Kakaty stated, "Over the years, I've been faced with torment; departures, failures, and uphill climbs. It takes a reckoning to strip us to our core and confront our true selves. What endures beyond these trials is who you are, your essence. That is what remains. On our upcoming album, we have dared ourselves to make the most lyrically raw and sonically heavy album of our career. 'What Remains' sets the tone of what is to come."

Kakaty also confirmed the new lineup, saying, "We are also proud to officially announce the newest member of the Pop Evil lineup — Blake Allison." Allison is replacing departed member Hayley Cramer on drums, joining Kakaty and fellow bandmates, guitarists Dave Grahs and Nick Fuelling, and bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser.   

POP EVIL ON TOUR:
ONE-OFF:
8/30 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma
9/13 — Hutchinson, KS — Kansas State Fair

THE ANIMAL INSTINCT TOUR:
10/30 — Jacksonville, NC — Hooligans*
10/31 — Spartanburg, SC — The Hall*
11/1 — Orlando, FL — Addition Financial Arena — WJRR Halloweenie Roast**
11/2 — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits (Acoustic Show)***
11/3 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar*
11/6 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogarts
11/7 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian
11/8 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
11/9 — Albany, NY — Empire
11/10 — Norfolk, VA — The NorVa
11/12 — Cleveland, OH — TempleLive
11/13 — Indianapolis, IN — Vogue
11/14 — St Louis, MO — Red Flag
11/15 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall
11/16 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen
11/17 — Tuscaloosa, AL — Druid City
11/19 — Fort Smith, AR — TempleLive
11/20 — Wichita, KS — TempleLive
11/22 — Springfield, MO — Gillioz
11/23 — Milwaukee, WI — Rave II
11/24 — Omaha, NE — Admiral
11/26 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
11/27 — Ft Wayne, IN — Piere's
11/29 — Columbus, OH — The Bluestone
11/30 — Lexington, KY — Manchester Music Hall
*No Bad Wolves
**Supporting Wage War
***Pop Evil Only

Pop Evil's 2018 self-titled set included the No.1 hit and newly certified Gold single "Waking Lions" and two other Top 10 hits. 2020's Versatile, meanwhile, scored two No.1 rock songs: "Breathe Again" and "Survivor." In 2023, the band released its seventh studio album Skeletons, which spawned their eighth and ninth No.1 singles: "Eye of the Storm" and "Skeletons."
 

ABOUT MNRK MUSIC GROUP:

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

Diamante Announces Signing With Sumerian Records + Releases New Single "All For The Glory" and Official Music Video

Diamante fans, rejoice! Today, the charismatic chanteuse announced her signing with Sumerian Records. In celebration of the news, she's released her new single "All For The Glory" and the Lucha Libre-inspired accompanying music video. Speaking about today's news, Diamante shares:

“'All For The Glory' is an anthem about never giving up, and it was created as a reminder to myself to keep pushing full-steam ahead, despite all the setbacks, obstacles, and non-believers. It’s about the scale of my ambition, and the personal sacrifice that comes along with having that level of drive and resilience.“

Sumerian Records founder and CEO Ash Avildsen commented:

"Diamante’s vocal ability, charisma and attitude are what labels dream of discovering. She has reinvented herself and found her voice. Now it’s time for Sumerian to make sure everyone hears it.”

Stream "All For The Glory" here and watch the official music video below.

Be sure to catch Diamante hit the stage across North America on the Death Or Glory North American Tour with Sumerian labelmates Palaye Royale, I See Stars, and Weathers. Fans will also have their chance to see her electrifying live performance on the appropriately 80s-themed Shiprocked 2025, setting sail from Miami, Florida on January 19 with stops at St. Thomas in the U.S Virgin Islands and Half Moon Cay in the Bahamas. For ticket information please click here, and stay tuned for more Diamante news coming soon.

Upcoming Diamante Tour Dates:

9/13 - Hutchinson, KS @ Kansas State Fair

Death Or Glory North American Tour Dates:

9/16 - San Francisco, CA @ The Regency

9/18 - Portland, OR @ Crystal 

9/19 - Seattle, WA @ Neptune

9/21 - Vancouver, BC @ The Commodore

9/24 - Edmonton, AB @ Midway

9/25 - Calgary, AB @ Palace Theatre

9/27 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

9/28 - Denver, CO @ The Gothic Theater

9/30 - Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater

10/1 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave - Eagles Hall

10/3 - Chicago, IL @ Metro

10/4 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

10/5 - Detroit, MI @ The Majestic

10/6 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian Theater

10/8 - Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield

10/9 - Toronto, ON @ The Danforth Music Hall

10/11 - Boston, MA @ Big Nite Live

10/12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl

10/13 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza

10/15 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club

10/16 - Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz

10/18 - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

10/19 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

10/21 - Dallas, TX @ Echo

10/22 - Austin, TX @ Emo’s

10/25 - Mesa, AZ @ The Nile

10/27 - Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues

Shiprocked 2025:

1/19 - 1/25 - Miami, FL, St. Thomas, Half Moon Cay

Photo Credit - Grace Sims

About Diamante: With her iconic 80s glamour and undeniably powerful vocals, Diamante has become a beacon in today's music scene, seamlessly weaving the vibrant energy and bold aesthetics of the era while forging her own distinct identity with contemporary flair. She first turned heads with her debut album 'Coming In Hot' in 2018 soon after followed by her sophomore full-length 'American Dream'including her smash-hit reimagination of Goo Goo Dolls classic "Iris" featuring Ben Burnley (Breaking Benjamin), earning widespread acclaim and further propelling her into the spotlight. Diamante has toured alongside prominent acts such as Nita Strauss, Shinedown, The Pretty Reckless, Breaking Benjamin, and Three Days Grace while performing at major national festivals including Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, and Welcome To Rockville. The alt-pop powerhouse has begun a new era after signing with her new label home Sumerian Records and the release of the irresistibly catchy "1987" and most recent banger, "All For The Glory". With her empowering anthems and rebellious spirit, the sky is the limit as Diamante continues to prove she is a force to reckon with, both in the studio and on stage.

Iodine Recordings to Release 20th Anniversary Edition of Audio Karate's "Lady Melody"

Iodine Recordings is proud to present the 20th anniversary edition of AUDIO KARATE's landmark LADY MELODY on limited colored vinyl.

This deluxe edition of the classic California punk record has been completely remastered for vinyl by Jason Livermore at Blasting Room Studios and includes all new artwork and a retrospective by the band and Bill Stevenson (Descendents, ALL).

Get it here.

Listen to "Jesus Is Alive and Well (And Living in Mexico)" Below.

In 2001, four Mexican American kids from the suburbs of East L.A. came together to form Audio Karate, their unique mix of melodic, emotional punk rock made it difficult to place them in any one genre but it also garnered a legion of fans. Their knack for writing infectiously catchy songs with deeply personal lyrics caught the attention of Kung Fu Records, who signed them in 2001 alongside bands like Blink-182 and Tsunami Bomb.

Audio Karate spent the early 2000s touring heavily and sharing stages with bands like NOFX, The Ataris, and Face to Face, among many Vans Warped Tour appearances. Their first studio album Space Camp was met with much acclaim from critics and fans and featured frequently on MTV and Fuse TV. 

Their follow up album Lady Melody was produced by Bill Stevenson of The Descendents and straddled pop-punk convention and technical oddity, with unique key changes and riffs that seemed to sound "wrong," while sounding gloriously right. Even Stevenson wondered how they did it, marveling at times during their recording sessions: "Technically, this shouldn't work."

Stevenson says, "Lady Melody will always mark a special point in time for me. We had so much fun together during the pre-production, and then during the recording! I love this band so much, and it has been such a great pleasure getting to know each of them. 'Jesus Is Alive and Well (And Living in Mexico)' is one of my favorite songs to have ever produced."

OCEANS OF SLUMBER Reimagine "The Given Dream"

The dark cinematic metal band's new single defies any and all conventions

"One of modern metal's brightest hopes" - Metal Hammer

"A band that nails a unique balance and has the potential to do whatever they want" - Angry Metal Guy (4/5) 

"Masterful compositions that reveal more secrets with each listen" - Metal Injection (9/10)

"Dark, turbulent, and above all, incredibly emotional" - New Noise (4/5)

"They are the new Southern gothic, and you need to pay attention" - Distorted Sound (9/10)

"This band is truly something special" - Ghost Cult (8/10)

Though revered by critics and peers, Oceans of Slumber bow to no one. For more than a decade, the Houston band have spurred prevailing trends in both the metal scene and the American South. Instead of adhering to conventional wisdom or slapping a new coat of paint on the same old ideas, they've remade the Southern Gothic in their own progressive image, casting tales of hope and despair against an ever-shifting backdrop of melodic death, doom and black metal.

While they've always been stars in their own right, Oceans of Slumber's upcoming sixth album expands the band's wide-ranging vision to the dark, cinematic heights of a Hollywood blockbuster. Where Gods Fear to Speak is in conversation with The Handmaid's Tale and Cormac McCarthy more than it is Opeth. Their new single "The Given Dream" gives hope to the future of metal by breaking the spell that's lorded over us by the powers that be.   

Listen to "The Given Dream" Below.

Where Gods Fear to Speak comes out September 13 on Season of Mist. 

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"The Given Dream" awakens with a familiar sense of dread. A dark, ominous synth blares over the speakers with the creeping suspense of an IMAX movie.

To celebrate the release of Where Gods Fear to Speak, Oceans of Slumber are saddling up with their fellow Houston heavies in Necrofier for a fiery performance at Metal Injection Festival.  

"We are thrilled to celebrate Metal Injection's 20th anniversary at this year's festival", says Cammie. "We'll be sharing the stage with amazing bands like Jinjer, Converge, God Forbid, 3 Inches of Blood, Hanabie, Cave In, Rivers of Nihil and our good friends in Necrofier. We can't wait to rock out with you and hit the streets of New York City". 

Metal Injection Festival
Sunday, September 22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch & Meadows [TICKETS]

“We just hope to grow the band. We’ve had a problem with reaching the next level, but I’m hoping this record makes the difference, and people just give us a shot,” Dobber concludes. “The band is great and it’s tight, and Cammie is such a great performer. When people really get to see the real thing in front of them, which they don’t a lot of the time, it just works, intrinsically. There’s just a natural response to it. So if we can get in front of the audiences we should, then we’ll win them over and the band will grow. That’s all we want. It's a mechanism for survival at this point.”

Lineup
Cammie Beverly - vocals
Dobber Beverly- drums, piano
Semir Ozerkan - bass
Alex Davis - guitar
Chris Kritikos - guitar, synth

Recording
Audiovision Studios in Bogotá, Columbia
Assistant engineering at Audiovision by Deyra Castillo and David Dueñas Piña

Production
Produced and engineered by Joel Hamilton
Mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn, New York
Additional engineering by Chris Kritikos
Assistant engineering by Justin Termotto

Artwork
Giannis Nakos - Remedy Art Design

Biography
Dom Lawson

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BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF LANIE GARDNER

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville announces the signing of Lanie Gardner, a breakout act that has raked in millions of views across her socials and streaming platforms. Last week, CMT also premiered the video for her latest release “Lord Knows” accompanying Lanie’s recognition as CMT’s Next Up Now Artist for August. Listen to “Lord Knows” Below.

“Lanie is exactly the kind of artist we look for when adding to our incredible roster —unique, exciting, an insatiable work ethic, and a heart that matches her art. We are so excited to help execute her vision,” says JoJamie Hahr, EVP, Recorded Music at BMG Nashville.

Lanie Gardner first captured national attention with her viral rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” which showcased her extraordinary vocal talent and unique artistry, even claiming a spot at No. 25 on the Billboard Rock charts. Since then, Gardner has quickly become one of Country music’s most exciting new talents, blending traditional influences with a fresh, contemporary-rock edge. Recently, she was featured on the Twisters soundtrack in addition to landing a collaboration with David Guetta, signing a publishing deal and hitting the road with Jelly Roll and ZZ Ward. Fans can expect new music from Gardner soon solidifying her position as a rising star in Country music.

About Lanie Gardner

Lanie Gardner’s incredible journey is a testament to her unmatched talent and unwavering determination, spanning from her familial roots in the mountains to international stages. Inheriting her dreams from her late grandfather, she carries forward his aspirations and love for music, vowing to take him with her to the top. From an early age, Lanie’s gift for storytelling and songwriting blossomed, and she crafted a unique blend of classic rock and country influences into her music. Her career soared when her cover of “Dreams” garnered over 54 million views, leading to collaborations with renowned artists like David Guetta and MORTEN. The proof that Lanie can hold her own among Nashville’s most prominent is evident as her song “Chasing the Wind” was recently featured on the soundtrack for the film Twisters, alongside Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll and more.Further solidifying her presence in the industry, she recently signed a recording contract with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, a publishing deal with Big Machine Music and has been named CMT’s Next Up Now Artist. Lanie’s rise has been marked by significant milestones, including her performance at CMA Fest earlier this summer and touring with major acts such as Jelly Roll and ZZ Ward. Her soulful sound and captivating stage presence have earned her widespread acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Beyond her musical prowess, Lanie is a staunch advocate for women’s empowerment and self-confidence, aiming to redefine the themes explored in her songs. As she continues her ascendancy, Lanie remains a genre-defying artist, seeking to positively impact the world through her music.

(L to R) - Jonathan Craig (Left Right), Peter Strickland (BMG), Katie Kerkhover (BMG), Lanie Gardner, Jon Loba (BMG), Quinn Bauducco (BMG)

Photo Credit: Kevin Grace

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Corey Kent Teams with Lauren Alaina for Latest Release "Now or Never"

Sony Music Nashville artist Corey Kent has spent more than 15 years cutting his own path through a tangled wilderness of stumbles and setbacks … and never once come close to waving a white flag. The result…he is about to release his sophomore album, Black Bandana, Sept. 6, 2024 and will kick off his headlining Black Bandana Tour on Sept. 21. The platinum-selling Kent has given fans another taste of the upcoming  project today with the release of “Now or Never” featuring Lauren Alaina. Listen to “ Now or Never” Below and pre-save Black Bandana HERE. 
 
"'Now or Never' is a song about drawing a line in the sand for yourself,” shared Kent. “It’s about loving somebody but refusing to let them continue to hurt you by taking a stand and asking your partner to make up their mind... 'You either love me or you don’t.’"
 
“I am so excited to be a part of this song with Corey,” said Alaina. “I think the message is super powerful. It’s okay to love someone and take a stand for yourself when needed. I am honored Corey asked me to be a part of it. I can’t wait to see where the song takes us.” 
 
Written by Sam Ellis, Ryan Hurd and Geoff Warburton and produced by Chris Farren, “Now or Never” finds Kent channeling the ’80s-rock anthems that helped give his childhood a soundtrack turning it into an orchestral-rock power ballad... and a duet of epic emotional proportions. Featuring the crystalline vocal counterpoint of Lauren Alaina, a pair of lovers resolve to give their volatile connection a final ultimatum –make it work now, or break it off entirely.

A Bixby, Oklahoma native now based in Dallas, the proud husband and father has become a decorated artist on the rise, growing from humble heartland roots into a Platinum certified Number One hit maker with 940 million career streams, and a black bandana on his neck. But today, that Black Bandana is more than an accessory – and not just the name of his sophomore major-label album. It’s his rally cry.
 
“It started from riding motorcycles and wanting something over your face so you didn’t swallow a bug,” the singer-songwriter says. “But then it turned into a staple I wear on stage, and then a symbol of the path through my career, and life. Through all the ups and downs, the one constant thing was this relentless hope – this relentless pursuit of believing that if I don’t give up, I can get where I’m going.”
 
With a self-built story that has seen success and disaster, keeping that belief wasn’t always easy – but it’s been paying off. Rising from the vibrant Red Dirt country scene as the embodiment of authenticity, Kent set his sights on Nashville as a teen, bringing his self-penned catalog of country-rock anthems with him. But after the pandemic coincided with the loss of his first publishing deal, Kent was forced to move to Texas and get a job on a paving crew to pay the bills, yet he stubbornly refused to call music quits. Honky-tonks and dancehalls on both sides of the Red River became his stomping ground, and slowly but surely, the black bandana spirit grew.
 
Fast forward a few years and the hit single “Wild As Her” proved he was right all along. An untamed tribute to a free-spirited stunner, the track re-invigorated Kent’s career as a Platinum-certified No. 1 at country radio, and the lead single off his major label album debut, Blacktop. And while momentum kept building, with Kent hitting the road alongside Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum and more, the mainstream moved to claim they knew it all along. Next-big-thing accolades came in from CMT, Opry Next Stage and more, but even as Kent became the most played new artist on country radio for all of 2023, he kept the underdog, who-cares-about-conventional-wisdom mentality. And so did his fans.
 
For Kent, the point was that his fans have the same independent spirit he does, and he took that lesson into his next chapter. Settled into his ranch in Texas and intent on being fully present as husband and father, while also achieving his dreams, his second album is all about finding balance, keeping clear eyes on what’s important – and waving that Black Bandana for all to see.
  
Co-writing six of Black Bandana’s 10 songs, what Kent ultimately wanted was to mix themes of integrity, resilience and family with a sonic setting befitting the mission. Finding the midway point between cinematic electric guitars and heart-pounding drums meet a warm, gravel-road rasp, as Kent brings classic rock into the present tense. 
  
“We all face our own demons. We all face our own setbacks, and I hope this record serves as encouragement,” he says. “It would be really easy to lean on the past and go ‘Look at what I’ve done,’ but I’m still excited about the records I’ve yet to create. I’m excited about the shows I haven’t played yet. I’m excited about unlocking new levels of my craft, and writing more songs that people connect with deeply. …I still live for those moments.”

Kent is also connecting with friends on the road in his new podcast “Bus Call.” The podcast finds Kent chatting with everyone from country music star Bailey Zimmerman to 2023 Doak Walker Award winner, OSU Running Back Ollie Gordon. The Texas Troubadour and his guests share laughs, inspirational moments and talk through the ups and downs of both business and personal life. Listen to the first two episodes of season one now and stay tuned for a new episode each month. 
 
The Oklahoma native will be joined by Braxton Keith, Kaitlin Butts, Max McNown, Karley Scott Collins and Lauren Watkins on select dates for his headlining, international Black Bandana Tour, which kick-offs in Paso Robles California on Sept. 21. The road warrior will trek across both the U.S. and U.K. with stops in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Dublin, London and more into early 2025. Tickets are on sale now. Purchase at coreykentofficial.com.
 
Black Bandana Tour Dates:
+9/21/24 Paso Robles, CA     BarrelHouse Brewing Co. - Brewery and Beer Gardens
*9/22/24 Long Beach, CA  Boots In The Park
^9/26/24 Reedley, CA   The Wakehouse
^9/27/24 Bakersfield, CA  Buck Owens Crystal Palace
*9/28/24 Tempe, AZ   Boots In The Park
<10/3/24 Hays, KS   Fox Theatre
10/4/24 Durant, OK   Choctaw Grand Theater (with Pat Green)
*10/5/24 Burkburnett, TX  Friendship Festival
#10/10/24 Little Rock, AR  Little Rock Hall
*10/11/24 Bellville, TX   Austin County Fair
#10/12/24 Terrell, TX   Silver Saloon
-10/16/24 New York, NY  Gramercy Theatre
-10/17/24 Sayreville, NJ   Starland Ballroom
-10/18/24 Uncasville, CT  Mohegan Sun – Wolf Den
-10/19/24 Boston, MA   Paradise Rock Club
<10/24/24 Cincinnati, OH  Bogart’s
<10/25/24 West Lafayette, IN  Neon Cactus
<10/26/24 Rootstown, OH  Dusty Armadillo
^11/1/24 Milwaukee, WI  The Rave II
#11/8/24 Wichita, KS   The Cotillion Ballroom
#11/9/24 Stillwater, OK   Tumbleweed Dance Hall
-11/21/24 Atlanta, GA   Buckhead Theatre
-11/22/24 Charlotte, NC   Coyote Joe’s
-11/23/24 North Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
 
International Dates
2/1/25  Dublin, IE   The Academy (Green Room)
2/2/25  Belfast, NI   The Limelight 1
2/4/25  Glasgow, UK   SWG3 TV Studio
2/7/25  Manchester, UK  Manchester Academy 2
2/8/25  Birmingham, UK  O2 Academy 2
2/9/25  Bristol, UK   The Trinity Centre
2/11/25 London, UK   Electric Ballroom
 
*Previously Announce Fair and Festival Dates
^Braxton Keith
< Kaitlin Butts
-Max McNown
+Karley Scott Collins
#Lauren Watkins
 
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ABOUT LAUREN ALAINA
Grand Ole Opry member and Big Loud Records powerhouse Lauren Alaina is unlocking a new era with her debut EP on the label out now. The six-song set fittingly titled Unlocked reintroduces the multi-faceted star, stripping back every layer and allowing fans to know her more than ever before. Alaina has earned three chart-topping hits: RIAA Platinum-certified “Road Less Traveled,” 8x Platinum “What Ifs” with her childhood friend Kane Brown, and 3x Platinum “ONE BEER” with labelmate HARDY + Devin Dawson. The Georgia-born force, who American Songwriter notes is “on a seemingly limitless upward trajectory,” has shared the stage with Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, and more. She’s headlined two raved-about tours, the sold-out That Girl Was Me Tour and bar-raising On Top Of The World Tour Presented by Maurices. The gold-medal vocalist has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS’ Beyond The Edge, ABC’s The Bachelorette, TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC's CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Nickelodeon's All That, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB's World Series national anthem performance, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and more.

Brantley Gilbert Releases "Dirty Money" ft. Justin Moore from Highly Anticipated 'Tattoos'

ith his seventh studio album arriving on September 13 via The Valory Music Co., multi-Platinum country rocker Brantley Gilbert releases the final preview of Tattoos with “Dirty Money” featuring Justin Moore, an industrial-strength anthem and a true blue-collar banger in tribute to the clean conscious that comes from a lifetime of sweat equity. Listen to “Dirty Money” below and pre-save/pre-order Tattoos HERE.
 
Written by Gilbert with Josh Phillips, “Dirty Money” opens the project with a thunderclap of self-sufficient pride and wastes no time bringing the Georgia native’s world into focus, breaking through a peaceful calm with pounding drums, mile-deep distortion and Gilbert’s smoke-and-soul vocal:

Working with primary co-producer Brock Berryhill, Tattoos matches Gilbert’s ink in both striking design and depth of meaning. Through flowing curves and jagged lines, shadow and light look back on a life of blue-collar pride and full-throttle rebellion – along with addictive love, abiding faith and blessings beyond what any of us deserve.
 
The result is an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. But this time, he was careful to put an emphasis on his early days, both in sound and substance. Focusing on real instruments over synthetic effects, molten hot power chords and solos which rip the fabric of space and time pair with thundering drums and Gilbert’s diesel-powered vocal, more dynamic here than it has been in years – and put to use in a variety of big-picture, small-town settings.
 
In celebration of his new album Tattoos, Gilbert will headline Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party on Broadway in downtown Nashville on Friday, September 13. The free multi-artist concert is part of FREEDOM FRIDAY events kicking off the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix weekend (September 13-15). Presented by 1st Phorm Energy, with additional partnership from Rousch, Polaris, and Modern Buggy, the 4th annual FREEDOM FRIDAY concert honors members of the Military, Police, Fire, First Responders and Frontline Heroes. The 160th Special Ops Aviation Regiment will perform a helicopter aerial demonstration and a pre-concert flyover by the 101st Airborne Division.
 
“Dirty Money” featuring Justin Moore follows the release of “Me And My House” featuring Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, a hand-over-heart declaration of purpose and a defiant tip of the hat to the independent country rap world Gilbert has always admired, as each collaborator wrote and performed their own verses. Watch the official music video HERE.
 
As lead single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke climbs the charts at country radio after being most added upon its debut, Gilbert’s headlining Off The Rails Tour continues August 30 in Kettering, Ohio, with stops in Duluth, Minn., Council Bluffs, Iowa and Goddard, Kan. through the fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit BrantleyGilbert.com.

Off The Rails Tour Dates

Aug. 30           Fraze Pavilion // Kettering, OH
Aug. 31           Walworth County Fair // Elkhorn, WI*
Sept. 1             Canfield Fair // Canfield, OH*
Sept. 13           Brantley Gilbert’s World’s Largest Album Release Party // Nashville, TN
Sept. 19           Mountain Health Network Arena // Huntington, WV
Sept. 20           Santander Arena // Reading, PA
Sept. 21           DCU Center // Worcester, MA
Sept. 26           LJVM Coliseum // Winston-Salem, NC
Sept. 27           The Corbin Arena // Corbin, KY
Sept. 28           Florence Center // Florence, SC
Oct. 3              Knoxville Civic Coliseum // Knoxville, TN
Oct. 4              First National Bank Arena // Jonesboro, AR
Oct. 5              Ozarks Amphitheater // Camdenton, MO
Oct. 10            Raising Cane’s River Center Arena // Baton Rouge, LA
Oct. 11            Cadence Bank Arena // Tupelo, MS
Oct. 12            The Sounds Amphitheater // Gautier, MS
Oct. 17            Enmarket Arena // Savannah, GA
Oct. 18            McKenzie Arena // Chattanooga, TN
Oct. 19            Atrium Health Amphitheater // Macon, GA
 
*Festival Date
 
About Brantley Gilbert
As one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge, multi-Platinum The Valory Music Co. trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark. With his seventh studio album, Tattoos, set for release September 13, the Georgia native chooses to embrace it – inspired by the idea that his tattoos tell a story, just like his songs. And just like his songs, he’ll never hide the truth they reveal. An era-defining artist forever bonded to his fans, Gilbert’s been mining the timeless values of hard-working dedication, high-octane thrills and humble faith since his 2009 debut, A Modern Day Prodigal Son, creating a chart-topping grit-and-grace fusion which helped set the stage for today’s genre-blending format. With his dedicated BG Nation behind him, the fiery performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams, boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No. 1 hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell. His world-class pen helped create a watershed hit with Jason Aldean’s 4x Platinum country-rap game changer, “Dirt Road Anthem.” And possessing a can’t-fake-it quality of fierce independence, the ACM, CMA and AMA award winner has toured alongside everyone from Willie Nelson and Toby Keith to Kenny Chesney, Nickelback and more. Tattoos further cements his legacy – 10 cowritten, co-produced tracks with an electrifying mix of in-your-face aggression and roughneck reflection, as Gilbert’s diesel-powered smoke-and-soul vocal delivers another full-spectrum soundtrack to modern country life. Tracks like full-throttle “Off the Rails” and intoxicating chart-climbing single “Over When We’re Sober” with Ashley Cooke lead a set packed with guest appearances from Gary LeVox, Justin Moore and Off The Rails tour mates Struggle Jennings and Demun Jones, as the superstar headlines across the U.S. through October 2024. For more information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com or follow on Instagram, TikTok and X @BrantleyGilbert and Facebook.com/BrantleyGilbertMusic.

Defiled Beat Bitter Lesson on New Single "Horror Beyond Horror"

The death metal samurai are unsheathing their new album with a Japanese tour and special shows in Thailand with Batushka and Malevolent Creation

"For fans of the classic era of death metal" - Blabbermouth
"Nobody sounds like these guys; they make art out of riffs, snares and death" - New Noise

"The one-two punch of tight musicianship and an inclination to pummel into submission without the need for flashy antics makes for a dazzling experience" - Ghost Cult

"Straight to the point and relentless" - Distorted Sound

"Encapsulates both the oldschool familiarity and the modern aesthetics of death metal" - Metal Trenches

Defiled have long since mastered the vile art of old-school death metal. Ever since they first erupted with wrath out of the Tokyo underground at the tail-end of the '90s, Yusuke Sumita and his band of bloodthirsty samurai have left nothing but inevitable ruin in their wake. They've toured with fellow legends like Mayhem, Incantation, Morbid Angel and Cannibal Corpse, leading crowds from as far away as Milwaukee Metal Festival to lose their sanity.

After their last album, it's understandable if metalheads believed that Defiled had reached the highest level. But now, just one year later, the Japanese legends have topped themselves once again with their upcoming eighth album. Horror Beyond Horror is the kind of good ol' fashioned ass-kicking that only a true master can deliver. As demonstrated by its flying and furious title track, the band's reign of total dominance is endless thanks to their bottomless arsenal of finishing moves. 

Watch the video for "Horror Beyond Horror" Below.

Horror Beyond Horror comes out September 20 on Season of Mist.

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After 30 years of slicing and dicing, Defiled know where to stick the blade. The band's new title tracks shreds through the psychological horrors of mind control with riffs that are honed from their sharp influence of '80s thrash and hardcore. "The time has come", frontman Shinichiro Hamada spits at his captors with utter disgust. "Death strikes you with derision".

With three albums now under their belts in the past four years, Defiled certainly don't have the patience to suffer any fools. Halfway through its brutal punishment, "Horror Beyond Horror" is whipped along by a squealing whammy bar and blast beats that are more piercing and precise than a firing squad.

But the band aren't afraid to crack open people's skulls, either. "What sets Defiled's old-school approach apart from the plethora of modern imitators is a refined sense of songcraft", says Lambgoat. It still cuts to the raw truth, but "Horror Beyond Horror" is also thick with stomach-churning tempo twists. Just as they seem to settle into a skull-crushing groove, the band fly off the rails with more fret-ripping madness. And yet - amidst the song's deranged lunacy, Defiled never fail to lure you back into the pit. 

"Waiting for the slaughter"  Hamada growls in hungry anticipation of the raw, chopping breakdown.  

"We are very excited to play songs off Horror Beyond Horror for fans in our home country", says guitarist Yusuke Sumita. "If you're in the area, be sure to join us. See you on the road".

The video for "Horror Beyond Horror" was filmed in March 2024. It was filmed and edited by Seaside 99 Works. Special thanks to Hirohisa Saco at Studio Tranbanero.

Photo by Shigenori Ishikawa

Line-up
Shinichiro Hamada - Vocals, Guitar
Yusuke Sumita - Guitar
Takachika Nakajima - Bass
Keisuke Hamada - Drums

Recording Studio
Studio Zot, Tokyo, Japan

Production Credits
Sound Engineers - Shinichiro Hamada & Keisuke Hamada
Produced by Yusuke Sumita
Mixed & Mastered by Kenji Kikuchi at Studio Nest, Chiba, Japan

Biography
Defiled, with edits by Sébastien Gamez

Cover Art
Wes Benscoter

Photographer
Shigenori Ishikawa

Booking Contact:
Yusuke Sumita - info@defiled.info

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Follow Defiled
Website : http://www.defiled.info/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/defiled
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/defiledjapan
Bandcamp : https://defiledjapan.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/defiled
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@defiled
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KDc0SB4ero6zAgrafjVrt
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/defiled/72867298
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B001GJ407S/defiled

Movements Announce Deluxe Edition of "RUCKUS!"

Southern California post-hardcore band MOVEMENTS — Patrick Miranda, vocals; Ira George, guitar; Spencer York, drums; and Austin Cressey, bass — are proud to announce the deluxe edition of their 2023-released album RUCKUS!

But this is no ordinary deluxe edition. It's packed with extras that fans will be eager to get their hands on.

Movements look to enhance RUCKUS! by remixing the entire album with six different remixers/producers for RUCKUS! (The Remixes).

On November 1, the digital-only RUCKUS! (The Remixes) will drop, with 11 remixes of the 10 original album tracks.

The single "Lead Pipe" will have two remixes. 

On December 13, the vinyl version of RUCKUS! (Deluxe Edition) will feature the full original album, along with the new song "Afraid to Die" and the 11 remixes. It will include "Lead Pipe (Live at Studio 4)" on Flexi.

Pre-order it here.

Today, the band has shared "Lead Pipe (Fantasy Camp Remix)" and "Killing Time (Fantasy Camp Remix)." Listen below.

Both feature ethereal and dreamy versions of the original singles to put you deep in your feels.

Movements will be back on the road in the U.S. this September. They have several key festivals on deck, including When We Were Young. All upcoming dates are below!

MOVEMENTS ON TOUR:
WITH TURNOVER + QUEEN OF JEANS:
9/4 — Baltimore, MD — Rams Head Live
9/6 — Cleveland, OH — Agora Theatre
9/7 — Cincinnati, OH —Ohio Is For Lovers*
9/9 — Albany, NY — Empire Live
9/10 — Bethlehem, PA — MusicFest Café
9/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall            
9/13 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
9/14 — Ottawa, ON — Bronson Centre
9/15 — London, ON — London Music Hall
9/17 — Fort Wayne, IN — Piere's
9/19 — Grand Rapids, MI — Intersection
9/20 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
9/21 — Minneapolis, MN — Myth Live
9/23 — Winnipeg, MB — Park Theatre
9/25 — Edmonton, AB — Union Hall
9/26 — Calgary, AB — The Palace Theatre
9/28 — Vancouver, BC — Pearl
9/29 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory
10/12 — Austin, TX — Austin City Limits Festival*
10/19 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Festival*
10/20 — Las Vegas, NV — When We Were Young Festival*
*FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

ABOUT MOVEMENTS:
It's been a whirlwind few years for Movements as evidenced by the fact that band's 2020 album No Good Left to Give debuted at #3 on the Alternative chart and their streams have doubled since then with 300 million total streams in the U.S. alone. However, despite their success, the Southern Californian act have constantly reinvented themselves since forming in 2015 and the band's third full-length RUCKUS! sees the post-hardcore quartet taking their sound to expansive and sometimes unexpected places. Produced by longtime collaborator Will Yip (Circa Survive, Code Orange), the album fuses post-hardcore and punk influences with a healthy dose of pop songcraft to create an album that defies scene conventions in favor of something wholly unique. In order to accomplish this, the band made three extended trips to Yip's Studio 4 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to write and record the collection of songs that would end up as RUCKUS! "I truly don't believe that it could have been a more streamlined process and I don't think we've ever written music that's as good as what we put together for this record," Miranda explains. RUCKUS! sees the band integrating decidedly different influences such as Gorillaz and Strokes into their sound to challenge people's preconceptions.

Permafrost - new single 'Ultimo August'

Permafrost is a post-punk band, originally from Molde in Norway, which was formed in 1982 by school friends Frode Heggdal Larsen & Kåre Steinsbu. Robert Heggdal & Trond Tornes joined in 2001, and Daryl Bamonte in 2016. They take their name from a song by Magazine, and other influences are Joy Division, The Cure, Talking Heads, Pere Ubu, Fad Gadget, The Residents, Wire and Wolfgang Press. Trond Tornes left the band in 2022 to pursue other projects.

To date they have released the five critically acclaimed singles, 'Femme Fatale', 'Closed Eyes', 'Restore Us' and 'Come Back To Surprise', which all reached #1 on the Indie Disko Top40 chart (“Closed Eyes” for 6 consecutive weeks) as well as listing high on both the Deutsche Alternative and Native25 charts. They were added to numerous playlists including Apple Music’s 'New in Rock'. This year 'Wrong Heart' went top 5 in the ID Top40.

'Ultimo August' is the latest single from their forthcoming album 'The Light Coming Through', which will be released in Autumn 2024 on their own Fear of Music label.

Permafrost is: Kåre Steinsbu Frode Heggdal Larsen Robert Heggdal Daryl Bamonte

Video Produced & Directed by Permafrost Published by Archangelo Music/BMG (except Trond Tornes publishing: Copyright Control) P&C 2024 Fear of Music

Chase Rice Unveils Haunting Murder Ballad “Haw River” off Independent Album 'Go Down Singin’' Due Sept. 20

Celebrated by Billboard for “having storytelling details tumble from his lips, his portraits created quickly and efficiently,” Diamond-certified songwriter Chase Rice unveils his latest gripping narrative via today’s release of “Haw River,” offering fans a further glimpse into his highly anticipated independent album, Go Down Singin’, arriving Sept. 20. Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE and listen to “Haw River” Below. 
 
Inspired by a chance encounter during a writing retreat in Wilmington, N.C. with Blake Pendergrass – who also served as Rice’s writing partner on the recently released autobiographical title track – the haunting and evocative song showcases his ability to weave gripping narratives with a raw emotional core.
 
As Rice recalls of the chilling murder ballad’s origin, “We met a girl who said, ‘I’m Kayla from Haw River,’ and my ears just went up. Blake said, ‘We should make that a murder ballad…’ and we were off. Between the series 1923 about those priests beating up and raping Native American girls and our imaginations, it got pretty dark.”
 
With vivid lyrics and a stirring melody, “Haw River” tells the story of a preacher who exploits his power, only to face retribution at the hands of one of his victims, highlighting Rice’s continued evolution as a storyteller and his deep connection to the themes that resonate with him. The song joins a collection of songs that explore themes of growth, loss and redemption on Go Down Singin’, marking a significant moment in his musical journey as he bets on himself with the independent release. 
 
“Go Down Singin’ is about where I am right now,” Rice shares of the Oscar Charles-produced project. “It’s about taking everything I’ve been through, all the mistakes and the lessons learned, and turning them into something meaningful. This album is the most honest I’ve ever been, and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”
 
For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

About Chase Rice
With more than 2.6 million albums sold and over 2.8 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With new releases “Fireside” and “Go Down Singin’” previewing his forthcoming independent album Go Down Singin’ (Sept. 20) as the follow-up to critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the American West. The recent album, including standout tracks “Oklahoma” and “Bench Seat,” serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, which featured his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and the Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.”
 
This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the 3x Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the recent Get Western Tour in support of his new music, and he is currently serving as direct support on Dierks Bentley’s Gravel & Gold Tour.

Photo Credit: Evan DeStefano

Cheatham County Newcomer Preston James Releases Music Video for "Fences"

With his long hair, blonde scruff and dark eyes, southern rocker Preston James certainly looks the part. But it’s his soulful vocals and heartfelt lyrics that will convince you he’s come a long way from the clean-cut kid who first plied the boards of Broadway nearly a decade ago. 

Since then, the Cheatham County native—who was offered his first publishing deal at 18—has announced himself to the Row, signing with publishers King Pen Music and Warner Chappell Music and inking a booking deal with The Neal Agency. 

Brian Carothers and Evan Kantor, both agents with The Neal Agency, are firmly in James’s corner. “Preston is sitting on an unbelievable debut EP,” Carothers says. “I’ll never forget the day he played it for everyone here. The excitement in the room was special, and we’re all thrilled to be working with him.” Adds Kantor, “From the moment we all heard the music, we were sold on Preston’s talent. What’s been even more exciting is seeing how incredible his live show is. We are honored to be a part of bringing that to the masses.”

James has steadily been making a name for himself as a singer, songwriter and guitar player at the local honky-tonks, resulting in the opportunity to open for the Brian Setzer Orchestra at the Ryman Auditorium; perform with one of his musical heroes, iconic blues and Americana artist Delbert McClinton; and sit in with the Grammy Award–winning Time Jumpers. He was also invited by John Berry to be a guest on his Songs and Stories television series. 

One listen to his latest single “Fences” [Listen Below], a melodic follow-up to his rowdy debut release, “Deal with the Devil,” proves James, 24, has found his footing as a performer. Clay Bradley, VP of Creative at BMI, the performance rights agency who represents James, is a longtime supporter. “I love Preston James. He is a natural born guitar picker, songwriter and a rising star in the industry who shows a maturity and insight far beyond his years.”

Written by James, Steve Moakler (“Riser”/Dierks Bentley) and Logan Wall (“Hard Days”/Brantley Gilbert), who also produced James’s forthcoming EP with distribution through CMDSHFT, “Fences” is a classic boy chases girl tale with cinematic lyrics:

James notes this one is extra special because it is autobiographical. “I first met Charity (Bowden), my fiancée, at age 15 and we became fast friends but reaching where we are now has been quite the journey.” It took some convincing and several years to become more than friends, and when the relationship evolved, Charity’s father had reservations about her dating a long-haired country singer. But, James explains, “I eventually realized what really mattered, persevered and overcame every fence in front of me because I knew without a doubt that she was the one.”

The music video for “Fences,” produced and directed by Jim Cook, Cookhouse Media, is being released today. Both “Fences” and “Deal with the Devil” are featured on White Trash from Way Back, James’s five-song EP set to debut Oct. 25. Next up off the EP is “Heartbreak’s on You,” due out Sept. 20. Each cut showcases James’s passion for storytelling as he moves effortlessly from small-town love song to hillbilly headbanger, narrating the vagaries of rural life.

Kelly King, president of King Pen Music, says, “As soon as I met Preston, I knew there was something special about him. His old soul way intrigued me, and his work ethic blew me away right off the bat. Once I saw him play live, I knew he was going to introduce a new edge to country music. I am so excited to see how country music embraces him the way he has embraced it all his life.”

PHOTO: Jim Cook for Cookhouse Media

About The Neal Agency:

In addition to Preston James, TNA’s roster includes Aidan Canfield, Anne Wilson, Ashland Craft, Bailey Zimmerman, Cameron Sacky Band, Chase Rice, Cory Asbury, Ella Langley, Ernest, Hardy, Jake Worthington, John Morgan, Josh Ross, Lauren Watkins, McCoy Moore, Morgan Wallen, Nate Smith, Ole 60, Palmer Anthony, Riley Green, Seaforth, Scott Wolverton, Zach John King, along with the entertainment brand Whiskey Jam. 

MARILYN MANSON DEBUTS NEW SINGLE 'RAISE THE RED FLAG'

In only the matter of weeks, rock icon MARILYN MANSON has delivered a new single, ‘Raise The Red Flag’. Available now for streaming and on limited edition Maxi Single CD (Nuclear Blast Recordsexclusive), the anthemic track is accompanied by a music video directed by Bill Yukich.

‘Raise The Red Flag’ Maxi Single CD is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide and ships now.

Order the Maxi Single CD & Stream ‘Raise The Red Flag’: https://mm.bfan.link/raise-the-red-flag

‘RAISE THE RED FLAG’ MUSIC VIDEO BELOW;

Earlier this month, MANSON returned to the stage and unveiled his first new song in 4 years, ‘As Sick As The Secrets Within’. The Yukich directed video for the song garnered over 1 Million views its debut weekend and has over 2.6 Million streams globally across all Digital Service Platforms

MANSON is currently on tour in North America before heading to Europe in February 2025. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.

MARILYN MANSON Tour Dates:

NORTH AMERICA

(w/Five Finger Death Punch)

Aug 16 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center

Aug 17 - Chicago, IL - Byline Bank Aragon*

Aug 19 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena

Aug 21 - Omaha, NE - Chi Health Center

Aug 22 - Denver, CO - Ball Arena

Aug 24 - Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Event Centre*

Aug 27 - Vancouver, BC - Rogers Arena

Aug 28 - Tacoma, WA - Temple Theatre*

Aug 29 - Spokane, WA - BECU Live At Northern Quest

Aug 31 - Portland, OR - RV Inn Style Resorts Amp

Sep 1 - Reno, NV - Grand Sierra Resort And Casino*

Sep 3 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amp

Sep 4 - Chula Vista, CA - North Island Credit Union Amp

Sep 6 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center

Sep 8 - Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden

Sep 10 - Phoenix, AZ - Talking Stick Resorts Amp

Sep 11 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amp

Sep 13 - Durant, OK - Choctaw Grand Theater

Sep 15 - Atlanta, GA - Lakewood Amp

Sep 16 - Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum

Sep 18 - Austin, TX - Germania Insurance Amp

Sep 19 - Houston, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

EUROPE

Feb 10 - Zurich, CH - Halle 622*

Feb 11 - Milan, IT - Alcatraz*

Feb 13 - Munich, DE - Zenith*

Feb 14 - Brno, ZC - Hala Vodova*

Feb 16 - Berlin, DE - Columbiahalle*

Feb 17 - Copenhagen, DK - KB Hall*

Feb 19 - Amsterdam, NL - AFAS Live*

Feb 21 - London, UK - Hammersmith Apollo*

Feb 22 - Newcastle, UK - O2 City Hall*

Feb 23 - Wolverhampton, UK - Civic Hall*

* Headline Shows

Stream MARILYN MANSON:

Apple Music | Spotify

Follow MARILYN MANSON:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | Youtube | Store

Extinction A.D. 'To The Detested' | Drop Music Video For New Track "Burnt Sienna"

Extinction A.D., New York's relentless purveyors of ferocious hardcore tinged thrash metal, have released their brand new album, 'To The Detested' today via Unique Leader Records. Unwavering in its brutality and pulling no punches from a lyrical perspective. The band's fourth studio album sees the band continue to expand and evolve their sound and embrace new influences. This evolution is most apparent on today's focus track, 'Burnt Sienna', crafted in homage to frontman, Rick Jimenez' Puerto Rican heritage, incorporating elements of Bomba and hearing Rick sing in Spanish for the first time on an Extinction A.D. track. Rick's vulnerable experiences that shaped the song and the band's journey to creating the song have been captured in a mini-documentary, that will premiere on Monday, August 19th HERE.

Watch the official music video for 'Burnt Sienna' Below.

Listen to 'To The Detested' on your streaming platform of choice HERE.

Speaking on "Burnt Sienna", Rick Jimenez shares

"This entire song was a crazy journey from start to finish. From conception of incorporating Bomba into our typical metal style, to singing in Spanish, to diving into the "personal turmoil turned pride in exploration” of my Puerto Rican heritage and my upbringing in an unwelcoming environment, to putting together the exposition video doc of the creation of the song, to choosing this as a single. It’s a lot of personal exposition and being raw about my own individual experiences and evolution as I grow older in this world while simultaneously coming to terms with some things and discovering others." 

Speaking on the release of the album today, Jimenez continues

"This album took on a life of its own very quickly and is by far the freshest one of our career. There was no second guessing or laboring over anything, it was pure unbridled energy from the first note of the first song we wrote to the final sound we recorded. We’ve never pulled any punches musically or lyrically but this is a whole new level of intensity, vitriol and honesty. It is not for the thin-skinned or the weak hearted. This record is in fact our declaration to the detested."

To celebrate the release of 'To The Detested', Extinction A.D. will be hitting the stage on the Detested America 2024 tour kicking off at the end of this month, with Assault as support. Be sure to get your tickets from your local venue before they're all gone, and stay tuned for more Extinction A.D. news coming soon.

Detested America 2024 Tour Dates

8/30 - Providence, RI @ Alchemy*

8/31 - Montague, MA @ RPM Fest*

9/1 - Rochester, NY @ Bug Jar

9/2 - Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop

9/3 - Indianapolis, IN @ Healer

9/4 - Chicago, IL @ Reggies

9/5 - Cave Rock, IL @ Full Terror Assault*

9/6 - Evansville, IN @ Damsels

9/7 - New Kensington, PA @ Preserving Underground

9/8 - Amityville, NY @ AMH

*Extinction A.D. only

ABOUT EXTINCTION A.D.

Extinction A.D. is not for the faint of heart and the intensity of these New Yorkers has yet to be tempered. The bands signature level of ferocity has reached new levels on their fourth album ‘To The Detested’, which follows their EP ‘Ruthless Intent’ from earlier this year.

So many different worlds shaped this band; from writers like Alan Moore and George Orwell; lyricists like Wreak Havoc and Chuck D; to directors like Tarantino and John Carpenter. But musically, Extinction A.D. hook up a tube of early 90s era of metal into their veins. Not just bands like Pantera and Machine Head, but the often overlooked 90s offerings from Testament, Sepultura and Slayer.

Thrashing just as hard as their predecessors, the band also break their surroundings down and deliver some heavy as hell riotous mosh; hitting that all-important sweet spot mixture of 80s thrash, 90s extreme metal and New York hardcore, all encompassed into one.

Never afraid to speak their minds amidst a divisive world, Extinction A.D. bring a decisive power to match their frenetic energy. The endgame is not just rebellion but revolution.

Pop Sensation Maya Kuriel Unveils Her Latest Track "Liquid Courage" A New Anthem for Social Confidence

Rising pop sensation, Maya Kuriel, has just released her highly anticipated single, "Liquid Courage." This track explores the relatable need for a boost of confidence to tackle social situations head-on.

With dark pop instrumentation in the verses, Maya captures the essence of social anxiety and tension. The song then transitions into an explosive chorus, embodying the euphoria of feeling truly confident in your own skin. Maya says “after listening to this

song I hope you’ll be thinking to yourself “that night was one for the books”; because, let’s be real, nothing exciting happens when you’re glued to the wall.” Listeners are guaranteed to be inspired to create unforgettable memories.

Born and raised in Seattle and now based in Los Angeles, Maya Kuriel is a first-generation Korean American artist whose powerful pop vocal melodies and introspective lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. Maya discovered her passion for singing at the tender age of four and began writing and recording original music at 16. Her distinctive aesthetic and love for the world of beauty and fashion amplify the messages of her music, which center around themes of self-acceptance, love, and female empowerment. Since releasing music in 2020, Maya has organically accumulated over 2 million streams across all platforms. Maya recently obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Songwriting and Music Production from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. With her degree in hand, Maya is poised to take her career to the next level, bringing her unique sound and inspiring messages to a broader audience.