LOLITSLEA Releases Neon Pop-Punk Single "What's That To You" Feat. glimmers and Magnolia Park

DEBUT ALBUM NOTHING LASTS FOREVER!, OUT OCTOBER 11

Yesterday, lolitslea released "What's That To You" featuring guest vocals from glimmers and Joshua Roberts from Magnolia Park. It's a sassy, showstopping mashup spotlighting three of today's fastest-rising acts in the pop-punk scene. The powerhouse collaboration on this track is no coincidence as the song taps into the angsty, heavy, and aggressive feelings synonymous with pop punk's origins.

When asked about the song, lolitslea says, "'What’s That To You?' is a salty tune about stubbornness with a twist of aggressive, riff-driven pop punk. I guess my new stuff is just not his style, *shrug* This tune features glistening pop punk band, glimmers, and Joshua Roberts from Magnolia Park."

 lolitslea is the epitome of bright, nostalgia-driven music for today's youth (imagine if Artist Vs Poet or Hey Monday came out in 2024). Growing up in the small, yet touristy beach town of Point Pleasant, NJ, lolitslea was homegrown from all kinds of music from the Asbury Park alternative scene and Warped Tour era. The neon-pop punk bangers on her upcoming album "NOTHING LASTS FOREVER!" are relatable, danceable, and oh-so-fun!

LOLITSLEA 2024 TOUR DATES:
10/9 —  Philadelphia, PA —  The Rotunda
10/10 —  Asbury Park, NJ —  Bond Street Bar
10/11 —  Baltimore, MD —  Zen West
10/12 —  Raleigh, NC —  Kings
10/15 —  Orlando, FL —  Will's Pub
10/18 —  Atlanta, GA —  Smith's Olde Bar
10/19 —  Murfreesboro, TN —  1507 Diana St

ABOUT LOLITSLEA:
Growing up in the small, yet touristy beach town of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, lolitslea was homegrown from every and all kinds of music that came out of the Asbury Park alternative scene and Warped Tour era. The independent artist has intertwined the boldness of punk and the colors of pop to bring back the bright sounds of the Neon Pop Punk scene we all grew to love in the mid-2000s. Think Artist Vs Poet or early Fall Out Boy.

After topping the charts with her college a cappella group (Twisted Measure), lolitslea set off to grow her project. lolitslea's sound has been produced and developed by emo icons such as Chase Coy (formally with Universal Music Group), Tom Denney (formerly A Day To Remember), and Roye Robley (Meet Me @ The Altar, Fluorescents), with features from Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens), Bemo Rouge, Joshua Roberts (Magnolia Park), glimmers, Smooth Brain, and more to come.

lolitslea is finishing up her debut full-length to be released October 2024. Following that, she'll be busy in writing sessions with Dan Swank (All Time Low, Taylor Acorn), Cassadee Pope (Hey Monday), Cameron Walker, and many more.

SIMONE SIMONS - Debut Solo Album Out Now + New Video For 'Cradle To The Grave' ft. Alissa White-Gluz

Yesterday saw the release of Vermillion, the debut solo album from SIMONE SIMONS. To celebrate, she has revealed a brand new video for 'Cradle To The Grave' featuring Alissa White-Gluz of Arch Enemy.

SIMONE SIMONS & ARJEN LUCASSEN comment:

“'Cradle to the Grave' is about the universal experience of navigating life's ups and downs and the quest for meaning and purpose. It views the human condition as one of struggle and resilience, where despite efforts to build and achieve, there's an underlying acceptance that life is brief, finite, and often cruel."

Watch the video for 'Cradle To The Grave' below.

Purchase and stream Vermillion now at:
https://simonesimons.bfan.link/vermillion

About SIMONE SIMONS:

For more than 20 years, ever since she was a teenager, SIMONE SIMONS has been carving her own path as a woman within the world of metal. As a lead singer, icon, and role model for a whole generation of female metalheads, the Epica lead singer remains one of the most prominent key figures in all things metal. After eight albums and countless global tours with her band, SIMONE SIMONS finally found the time to release her first solo album – a moment 15 years in the making! Her breathtaking debut Vermillion is a stunning feat chronicling her storied past as well as her rise to fame, and showcasing her many different influences ranging from prog rock to film scores to metal to electronic elements.

Of the timing for her eagerly awaited foray into the realms of a solo career, the Dutch singer says with a disarming grin: Epica has my priority and I always have the liberty to do other musical projects besides my career in Epica. Yet, I never had the time to dive into a project to this extent.
Some endeavors require patience and time, and rightly so. Simone chose not to rush her solo project, opting instead to thoughtfully consider how she wanted to present herself. Enter stage right Arjen Lucassen (AYREON). Her musical partner and longtime collaborator is no stranger to her soaring operatic voice. Together they have crafted a sonic universe that befits the influential figure she is. And while many would use their solo effort as a radical, even provocative departure from everything they stood for, SIMONE remains true to her love for epic melodies, huge choruses, and monumental, intelligent music.

OUT NOW: Within The Ruins' 'Phenomena II'

Progressive deathcore giants WITHIN THE RUINS are pleased to unleash their new video for “Demon Killer.” The ferocious new hymn comes off of the band’s Phenomena II full-length, out today on MNRK Heavy!

Phenomena II serves as the sequel to the WITHIN THE RUINS ’ critically lauded Phenomena full-length, which was released a decade ago and has reaped over 18 million streams to date! “We had written a handful of songs, and we were searching for inspiration,” recalls guitarist Joe Cocchi. “We wanted to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Phenomena, because it was a pinnacle point of our career. I wrote a demo that reminded [vocalist] Steve [Tinnon] of Phenomena. So, it was his idea to create Phenomena II. The styles really aligned in terms of the unique guitar effects and the themes where each track tells a story from a comic book character’s point-of-view.”

With “Demon Killer,” the band tempers technicality with moral ambiguity within its depiction of [DC Comics antihero] Constantine. “It checked all of the boxes by utilizing this glitchy effect we started using on Phenomena,” Cocchi elaborates. “‘Demon Killer’ is Constantine. He was born into a world that never appreciated him. Steve is breaking down his character by talking about his internal conflicts and how he’s fighting evil with evil.”

“We absolutely love how this video turned out,” adds Tinnon. “The imagery and effects do incredible justice to the character of John Constantine, and really encapsulate his struggle between the forces of good and evil.” 

WITHIN THE RUINS recently confirmed five Southwest headlining shows this October with support from Gore. See all confirmed dates below and stay tuned for additional shows to be announced in the weeks to come.

SEE ALL DATES HERE

JELLY ROLL ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN, OUT OCTOBER 11th

Award-winning multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll revealed the highly-anticipated follow up album to his record-breaking Country debut, Whitsitt Chapel, will be released October 11th. Named Beautifully Broken after his upcoming headlining tour set to launch August 27th, the new album features the reigning CMA New Artist of the Year’s current Top 15 hit “I Am Not Okay,” fan-favorite track “Liar,” and newly released track “Get By,” which was recently selected by ESPN as the 2024 College Football Season anthem and can be heard below. Starting today, fans can also pre-order the album here. All net profits from every pre-order of Jelly Roll’s new album “Beautifully Broken” in his U.S. web store will benefit organizations helping individuals facing challenges with mental health and addiction as part of the album launch. Learn more about the charities HERE.

After teasing initial details about the project earlier this Summer on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Jelly opened up to New York Times Magazine ahead of today’s announcement, sharing additional details about the album as well as his connection with his fanbase and continued desire to find purpose. His current single, “I Am Not Okay,” debuted on The Howard Stern Show in June and continues to resonate with fans, with Billboard noting the Hot 100 Crossover hit “shines a light on a dark national crisis.” Co-written by Jelly Roll, Taylor Phillips, Ashley Gorley and Casey Brown, “I Am Not Okay” follows the Nashville native’s fourth consecutive #1 at Country radio and 5th career #1, including his Grammy-nominated multi-week #1, “Save Me.”

Jelly’s 2024 Beautifully Broken Tour is set to launch in Salt Lake City on August 27 before heading across the U.S. including Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Center and New York City’s Madison Square Garden. For more information on The Beautifully Broken Tour and album, visit Jellyroll615.com.

 

JELLY ROLL BEAUTIFULLY BROKEN 2024 TOUR DATES:
8/27/2024 - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center #
8/28/2024 - Nampa, ID - Ford Idaho Center #
8/30/2024 - Spokane, WA - Spokane Arena #
8/31/2024 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena #
9/1/2024 - Portland, OR - Moda Center #
9/3/2024 - San Jose, CA - SAP Center #
9/4/2024 - Sacramento, CA - Golden 1 Center #
9/6/2024 - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena #
9/7/2024 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center #
9/9/2024 - El Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center #
9/11/2024 - San Antonio, TX - Frost Bank Center #
9/13/2024 - Lafayette, LA - CAJUNDOME #
9/14/2024 - New Orleans, LA - Smoothie King Center #
9/17/2024 - Orlando, FL - Kia Center #
9/19/2024 - Charleston, SC - North Charleston Coliseum #
9/20/2024 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena #
9/21/2024 - Washington, DC - Capital One Arena #
9/24/2024 - Albany, NY - MVP Arena #
9/26/2024 - Boston, MA - TD Garden #
9/27/2024 - New York, NY - Madison Square Garden #
9/28/2024 - Belmont Park, NY - UBS Arena #
9/29/2024 - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center #
10/1/2024 - State College, PA - Bryce Jordan Center #
10/2/2024 - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center #
10/5/2024 - Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena #
10/6/2024 - Buffalo, NY - KeyBank Center #
10/9/2024 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena #
10/11/2024 - Chicago, IL - United Center #
10/12/2024 - Louisville, KY - KFC Yum! Center #
10/15/2024 - Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena #
10/16/2024 - Springfield, MO - Great Southern Bank Arena #
10/18/2024 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center #
10/20/2024 - Bossier City, LA - Brookshire Grocery Arena #
10/22/2024 - Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena #
10/23/2024 - St Louis, MO - Enterprise Center #
10/25/2024 - Knoxville, TN  - Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center #
10/26/2024 - Atlanta, GA - State Farm Arena #
10/27/2024 - Charlotte, NC - Spectrum Center #
10/30/2024 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena *
11/1/2024 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum *
11/4/2024 - Cincinnati, OH - Heritage Bank Center *
11/6/2024 - Detroit, MI - Little Caesars Arena *
11/7/2024 - Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse *
11/8/2024 - Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena *
11/10/2024 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center *
11/12/2024 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Arena *
11/13/2024 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center *
11/14/2024 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center *
11/17/2024 - Houston, TX - Toyota Center *
11/18/2024 - Corpus Christi, TX - American Bank Center *
11/19/2024 - Austin, TX - Moody Center *
11/21/2024 - Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC
11/22/2024 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Life Arena *
11/23/2024 - Jacksonville, FL - Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena *

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LAINEY WILSON’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM WHIRLWIND OUT TO WIDESPREAD ACCLAIM

“THE BEST RELEASE OF HER CAREER”
THE TENNESSEAN

“LAINEY WILSON HAS LEVELED UP ON THIS RECORD”
ASSOCIATED PRESS

“A ROMANTIC SURVIVOR WITH COWGIRL CRED, CARRIED BY A VOICE THAT CAN CONVEY ACHE AND METTLE IN EQUAL MEASURE”
THE NEW YORK TIMES

Whirlwind, the highly anticipated new album from Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer, songwriter and musician Lainey Wilson, is out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Get it HERE. The official music video for the album’s title track will also debut today, listen below..

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), Whirlwind’s 14 tracks are filled with Wilson’s distinct and engaging songwriting. Current single “Hang Tight Honey” is nearing the top 10 on the Country Airplay chart and continues to rise.

Whirlwind is kind of the Western sister of Bell Bottom Country,” says Wilson. “Since that album, I have gotten to experience so many new things and meet folks from different walks of life. Because of that, I’ve become a better songwriter, and I have more understanding. I feel like I’ve truly stepped into what it is that I’m called to be doing. Ironically, I found my path within all the craziness—and that’s the whirlwind.”

The album adds to an already triumphant career for Wilson, who, in just the past year, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, three awards at the 59th annual ACM Awards and five awards at the 57th annual CMA Awards (being named Entertainer of the Year at both the ACMs and CMAs). Most recently, Wilson received two awards at the ACM Honors earlier this week: the prestigious Triple Crown Award—presented to those who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female/Male Vocalist of the Year and New Female/Male Vocalist of the Year—and the Milestone Award, which is given to an artist who has had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music.

Known for her electric live performances, Wilson will continue to tour throughout the fall with her extensive “Country’s Cool Again” headline tour. Upcoming stops include Los Angeles’ Greek Theater (sold out), Fresno’s Save Mart Center (sold out), Lubbock’s United Supermarkets Arena, Alpharetta’s Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (sold out), Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center (sold out), Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center (sold out), Omaha’s CHI Health Center (sold out) and Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Arena among many others. See below for the complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

Originally from Baskin, Louisiana and now based in Nashville, Wilson is poised for global stardom. Since her 2016 debut, Wilson has toured extensively across the world and released her last studio album in 2022, the Grammy and CMA Award-winning Bell Bottom Country. Variety raved, “one of the more irresistible collections to come out of the genre in some time. Everything about her is a breath of fresh air,” while The Wall Street Journalproclaimed, “Lainey Wilson’s rock-tinged country songs are taking Nashville—and beyond—by storm.” Also a sought-after and prolific songwriter, Wilson has earned seven #1 singles at country radio and written songs for artists such as Post Malone and Dolly Parton, Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde and more. She made her acting debut in season five of Paramount’s the hit show Yellowstone.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
August 23—Chula Vista, CA—North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 24—Concord, CA—Toyota Pavilion at Concord (SOLD OUT)
September 1—Los Angeles, CA—The Greek Theatre (SOLD OUT)
September 13—West Valley City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
September 14—Nampa, ID—Ford Idaho Center Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
September 15—Missoula, MT—University of Montana – Adams Center (SOLD OUT)
September 19—Fresno, CA—Save Mart Center (SOLD OUT)
September 20—Stateline, NV—Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys (SOLD OUT)
September 21—Stateline, NV—Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys (SOLD OUT)
September 26—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena (SOLD OUT)
September 27—Auburn, WA—White River Amphitheatre
September 28—Ridgefield, WA—RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
October 4—Winnsboro, SC—Field & Stream Fest
October 5—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling Festival (SOLD OUT)
October 10—Lubbock, TX—United Supermarkets Arena
October 11—Durant, OK—Choctaw Casino (SOLD OUT)
October 18—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheater (SOLD OUT)
October 19—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (SOLD OUT)
October 20—Wilmington, NC—Live Oak Bank Pavilion (SOLD OUT)
October 24—London, ON—Budweiser Gardens (SOLD OUT)
October 25—Oshawa, ON—Tribute Communities Centre (SOLD OUT)
October 26—Pittsburgh, PA—Petersen Events Center (SOLD OUT)
November 1—Little Rock, AR—Simmons Bank Arena
November 2—Evansville, IN—Ford Center (SOLD OUT)
November 3—Charleson, WV—Charleston Coliseum (SOLD OUT)
November 7—Oklahoma City, OK—Paycom Center (SOLD OUT)
November 8—Ohama, NE—CHI Health Center (SOLD OUT)
November 9—Sioux Falls, SD—Denny Sanford Premier Center (SOLD OUT)
November 15—Monroe, LA—Monroe Civic Center (SOLD OUT)
November 16—Monroe, LA—Monroe Civic Center (SOLD OUT)
December 14—Las Vegas, NV—MGM Grand Arena
May 30, 2025—Panama City Beach, FL—Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
June 27, 2025—Cadott, WI—Country Fest
July 12, 2025—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival

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GAEREA Show Their True Faces on New Single "Unknown"

"As someone who's already heard Coma in full, you're getting a glimpse at one of the best metal records of 2024" - Metal Injection

"One of extreme music's most commanding, compelling forces" - Knotfest 

"...separates itself from the pack thanks to hearty doses of dark melody, top notch production and skilled songwriting"
- Decibel

"...builds upon itself until the sound and fury can’t be contained any longer, spilling over itself with raging vocals and pounding blast beats".- Metal Sucks

"Terrifying at times, but beautiful, almost like life" - New Noise

"Gaerea really aren’t like the other black metal bands...If you have any care for music as heartrending as it is heavy, this is a must-listen" - Angry Metal Guy

"...increasingly wizard-like and meteorically rising" - No Clean Singing

Though they formed during the most uncertain time in recent history, Gaerea emerged from pandemic limbo with a new strand of black metal. Instead of pagan beliefs or lo-fi fidelity, the masked visionaries were guided by a purging of raw emotions. The world has quickly come to share their vision, following them from the gates of Hellfest to tours across China and the U.S. 

But on their upcoming fourth album, Gaerea are proving that they're no longer just a black metal band. While it still packs plenty of bloodied emotion, with Coma, the Portuguese sensations are poised to surface to the top of extreme metal. On "Unknown", they unveil both the beauty and brutality of their new identity.


Watch the luminous video for "Unknown" below.

Coma comes out October 25, 2024 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Pre-save:
https://orcd.co/gaereacoma

When Coma was secretly introduced back in May, Gaerea set the world ablaze. The album's first official single raised everyone's hopes by delivering an anthem for our dying era. "Unknown" heightens the anticipation to an unbearable degree. Like an out-of-body experience, the opening guitar solo hovers as if suspended from a ghostly height, grounded by a warm but numbing bass line.   

The maze-like existence that Gaerea speak of on Coma becomes hazier on "Unknown". Even when the song opens into soft post-rock passages, the melodies are haunted by a familiar dread. "A mere observer, detached creature", the band's tortured vocalist cries out, as if forced to watch some other masked deviant write his life story.  

But Gaerea know who they are. Within its many twists and turns, "Unknown" springs with more deadly hooks than a booby trap. The riff slithers and shakes with minor key tremolo picking before the chorus worms into your ear canals with sharp pangs of melodic distortion. Once the blast beats have sucked you into their vortex, the band's sheer artistic force is blinding, like looking upon the face of god. "This is who I am, sublime". 

With "Unknown", Gaerea make their presence felt on the world of extreme metal. 

The video for "Unknown" was directed by Claudio Marino and produced by Artax Film.

To usher in this new era, Gaerea are touring behind Coma later this year. The masked sensations will return to North America in November with Zeal & Ardor and ZETRA.

Gaerea North American Tour 2024 with Zeal & Ardor and ZETRA

November 23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer [TICKETS]
November 24 - New York, NY @ Le Poisson Rouge [TICKETS]
November 25 - Allston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall [TICKETS]
November 27 - Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD [TICKETS]
November 28 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House [TICKETS]
November 29 - Detroit, MI @ The Majestic [TICKETS]
November 30 - Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre [TICKETS]
December 2 -   Indianapolis, IN @ The Vogue [TICKETS]
December 3 -   Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall [TICKETS]
December 4 -   Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre [TICKETS]
December 6 -   Engelwood, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
December 7 -   Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge [TICKETS]
December 9 -   Seattle, WA @ The Showbox [TICKETS]
December 10 - Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre [TICKETS]
December 11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 13 - Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre [TICKETS]
December 14 - Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory [TICKETS]
December 15 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom [TICKETS]
December 17 - Austin, TX @ Mohawk [TICKETS]
December 18 - Dallas, TX @ Studio at The Factory [TICKETS]

Recording Studio
Demigod Studios at Redbox Studios

Production Credits
Produced by Gaerea
Recorded by Miguel Tereso at Redbox Studios
Mixed and Mastered by Miguel Tereso at Demigod Studios

Artwork
Nathan Lorenzana

Photography
Chantik Photography
 
Biography
Gaerea


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

Links/Follow Artist:
Official Website: https://www.gaerea.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gaerea
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gaerea_
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gaereaofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wXoI3Ajpv4WwQ3LmcrSBw
Discord: https://discord.gg/CSyqFQZ6
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdQOfL4E3Z_SpHLL52tOIpQ
Twitter: https://x.com/gaerea_official


Booking & Management Contact: 
US Booking - nickstorch@artistgrp.com
World booking: https://www.teamwass.com / Contact info: tom.taaffe@teamwass.com

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digisleeve
2X12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Solid White) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Crystal Clear) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Solid Gold) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Snowy White) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Safari) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Dracula) [SOLD OUT]
2X12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold (Cool Blue) [SOLD OUT]

Seven Hours After Violet Announces Debut Album; Drops New Single & Music Video "Radiance"

Seven Hours After Violet, the new heavy metal powerhouse led by Shavo Odadjian, bassist of the iconic, multi-platinum band System of A Down, is thrilled to announce their self-titled debut album, scheduled for release on October 11th, 2024, through Sumerian Records imprint 1336 Records. This announcement comes alongside the release of the band's ethereal second single, "Radiance," which is available now on all major streaming platforms, accompanied by a visually stunning music video. Stream "Radiance" HERE. Watch the official music video below. Pre-Order the debut album, 'Seven Hours After Violet' HERE.

Seven Hours After Violet is the the groundbreaking new project from Shavo Odadjian featuring Taylor Barber (Left To Suffer), Morgoth(platinum-selling producer and guitarist of Winds of Plague), Alejandro Aranda (Scarypoolparty, American Idol) and Josh Johnson(Winds of Plague). They exploded into existence back in June with the release of their debut single 'Paradise' garnering much praise and excitement from both fans and critics alike. Speaking on the announcement of their debut full-length, Shavo shares

"This album is the culmination of years of creative exploration. With Seven Hours After Violet I wanted to return to my roots in heavy music but also bring something entirely new to the table. "Radiance" and its precursor, "Paradise'" are but a small glimpse of the intensity, musical diversity and emotion that run through this album. We can't wait for everyone to hear it in full and to bring these songs to life on stage at our first live performance at Mayhem Fest."

Seven Hours After Violet will play their first ever live show at this year's recently announced Mayhem Fest, taking place at the Glen Helen Amphitheatre in San Bernardino on October 12th. For tickets and further information, head to mayhemfest.com

About Seven Hours After Violet

When the universe aligns, magic happens. This was certainly the case when Shavo Odadjian, the legendary bass player of System of a Down, crossed paths with platinum-selling producer, songwriter and guitarist, Morgoth at a party on 2.22.22. Their initial sessions were a spontaneous combustion of creativity, transforming from a potential solo venture into a full-fledged band. “We wrote a song right away. It wasn’t like any writing session I had been part of before, riffs were just flowing out of me without me even having to try. Every time I felt like I couldn't write anything. Morgoth would hand me a guitar and say, “go, go, go”. I needed that, you know? I needed someone to push me when I wasn't pushing myself. ” Shavo recalls. As music continued to pour out in torrents, with Shavo writing and performing all the guitar and bass parts and Morgoth producing and providing the beats, atmospherics and FX, Morgoth suggested they turn it into a Shavo solo project. However, with his eye now firmly set on the live arena, Shavo decided to create a full band.

Finding the right vocal talent to compliment the musical landscape created by Shavo and Morgoth was crucial. Morgoth’s recommendation of Taylor Barber from Left to Suffer was a game-changer. Shavo was blown away: “He was singing in falsetto one minute and growling the next—it was ridiculous. He became the singer because he knocked every song out of the park.” With Shavo on bass and Morgoth on guitar, the band also brought in Morthgoth’s Winds Of Plague band mate, Josh Johnson on drums and Alejandro Aranda, known for his solo project Scarypoolparty and as runner-up on American Idol, as lead guitarist and backing vocalist.

Once the new music was complete, mixed by Zach Jones and mastered by Maor Applebaum, Shavo partnered with Ash Avildsen,founder and CEO of Sumerian Music Group to create the brand new joint label venture 1336 Records, with Seven Hours After Violet being the first singing.

Seven Hours After Violet Are

Taylor Barber - Vocals

Morgoth - Guitar & Production

Shavo Odadjian - Bass

Alejandro Aranda - Guitar/Backing Vocals

Josh Johnson - Drums

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE RELEASES MONSTROUS NEW ALBUM, OPERA

The wait is over. Italian Symphonic Death Metal maestros FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE have returned with their massively anticipated album, Opera, today! Available for stream and purchase now from Nuclear Blast Records, the baroque operatic band’s 6th record is a ferocious collection of intense, volatile tracks directly inspired by frontman Francesco Paoli’s 2021 near fatal mountain climbing accident.

Today, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE unveils the turbulent video for the opus ‘Morphine Waltz’; a  turbulent glimpse at the band’s raging stage show.

Commenting on the track Paoli says:

‘Morphine Waltz’, THE visionary song par excellence, has a much deeper meaning, which goes beyond its lysergic atmosphere. It’s actually a true anthem to science, which once again has proved itself to be the only reality that counts. 

But this track is also a perfect demonstration that our new line-up is on a whole new level, showcasing Veronica’s amazing versatility besides Eugene’s and Fabio’s insane technical skills.

After a few cinematic music videos, we wanted to pay tribute to another essential, if not the most important, dimension for the band: the stage. Delivering intense and truly theatrical live performances allows us to create a direct, unbreakable bond with our fans. And our upcoming North American tour will be our most theatrical ever.

Folks, today is the day! Let's not waste any more time with words and let the music speak for itself.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the ‘Opera’!

Opera is structured like a 10-act theatrical piece, as the title itself, draws a clear thread with the everlasting tradition of Italian classical music theater combining it with the epic brutality of death and symphonic metal, which has become their trademark sound. Mixed and mastered by Grammy-nominated producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Epica, Arch Enemy), Opera definitely marks another step forward for the band, incorporating new suggestions into that unique blend that FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are renowned for: sheer violence, majestic orchestrations and soaring melodies. Such an ambitious musical endeavor called for an equally impressive artwork, a team effort between two arising Italian talents (artist extraordinaire Felicita Fiorini and visionary photographer Francesco Esposito), following the path traced by baroque painters like Caravaggio and Artemisia Gentileschi. The cover art portrays Veronica as Music, a superior entity that defeats the social and artistic decay of modern age.

With this new record, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE are setting the bar even higher than before, pioneering what looks like a completely new sub-genre that might be called “Opera Metal”: an unprecedented mix of extreme music and theatrical elements.

Purchase/Stream Opera: https://fga.bfan.link/opera

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FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE will return to North America in September for a co-headline tour with SHADOW OF INTENT, and support acts INGESTED, THE ZENITH PASSAGE and DISEMBODIED TYRANT.

Purchase tickets at https://theblackopera.soundrink.com/

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE Tour Dates:

9/14 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues

9/15 - Chicago, IL - Metro

9/16 - Bloomington, IL - The Castle Theatre

9/18 - Detroit, MI - Saint Andrew’s Hall

9/19 - Toronto, ON - The Opera House

9/20 - Montreal, QC - L'Olympia

9/21 - Ottawa, ON - Brass Monkey

9/22 - Worcester, MA - New England Metal & Hardcore Festival

9/23 - Brooklyn, NY - Warsaw

9/25 - Reading, PA - Reverb

9/26 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage

9/27 - Charlotte, NC - The Underground

9/28 - North Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues

9/29 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum

10/01 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live

10/02 - San Antonio, TX - Paper Tiger

10/03 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater

10/04 - Oklahoma City, OK - Diamond Ballroom

10/05 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater

10/06 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater

10/08 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge

10/09 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades

10/10 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues

10/11 - Riverside, CA - Riverside Municipal Auditorium

10/12 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

10/13 - Salt Lake City, UT - Metro Music Hall

10/15 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre

Born in 2007, Fleshgod Apocalypse quickly established themselves among the leaders of symphonic death metal.

As of today, some of their most acclaimed releases such as Agony (2011) or King (2016) are still considered milestones by fans and critics alike. With this new record, they're setting the bar even higher, pioneering what looks like a completely new sub-genre that might be called “Opera Metal”: an unprecedented mix of extreme music and theatrical elements.

For sure, this won't sound surprising for anyone who has witnessed one of their intense live performances.

The band is now preparing a huge worldwide touring campaign in support of this new masterpiece.

Fleshgod Apocalypse are now ready to take everyone to “Opera”.

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Joe Henry Unveils Remastered Edition Of 2007 Album "Civilians"

Gifted songwriter and vocalist Joe Henry is known for his intimate and richly detailed songs shaped by an eclectic musical world view, encompassing the sounds of rock, folk, country, soul and jazz. In 2024, he revisits a special trio of albums that represent his "coming-of-age" as a record maker. All three albums will be issued on vinyl for the very first time as part of the 2024 reissue series.

Starting off the series, today Henry unveils a remastered edition of his acclaimed 2007 studio album Civilians. The 2024 edition features all original album tracks in remastered sound as well as four previously unreleased demos from Joe’s personal archives. Henry describes Civilians as a very intentional record that took him back to a traditional approach of songwriting. Instead of working from loops and samples, he found himself going back to the idea of starting songs on his guitar and putting a big importance on crafting the lyrics. The four additional demos on the 2024 edition of the album add tremendously to this acoustic-driven, visceral intimacy of Civilians and allow the listener to dive even deeper into Henry’s poetic lyricism.

Accompanying the release of the reissue edition is the launch of a restored performance video of "Time Is A Lion" on earMUSIC’s YouTube channel. According to Henry, the song functions as a major key stone for the sound and narrative of Civilians

"'Time is A Lion' is one of the earliest songs I had for Civilians. It kind of came out of nowhere, and it was the beginning, kind of the building block." Henry describes the importance of the song, "It was maybe the second or third song we recorded. I think it became a template for the record in a certain way, certainly as a tonality and lyrical stance. It sort of sets the table for everything else."

The reissue edition of Civilians is available in stores as of today as black double-vinyl in a high-quality gatefold jacket, CD Digipak and for digital download and streaming. 

Besides Civilians, the reissue trilogy also includes Henry’s 2009 record Blood From Stars and the 2014 album Invisible Hour. All three reissue-albums will be pressed on 180g double-vinyl and additionally be made available as CD Digipak, for streaming and digital download via earMUSIC.

Access Civilians here.

THE HYPOTHESIS - Finnish Progressive Metal Outfit Announces New Album "Evolve" ; Shares Video for First Single "Stray"!

Finnish progressive metal outfit THE HYPOTHESIS have announced their upcoming new album Evolve, slated to be released on October 18 via Noble Demon. With the track "Stray", THE HYPOTHESIS have unleashed the first single today. The song is released alongside a brand new music video directed by Andre Rodriguez and Juuso Turkki, which you can watch below.

Diving into the essence of the track, the band shared:
"An anxious traveller fights himself through struggles. Ghosts from the past are holding him down and heavy words from his past are echoing in his head. Finally he breaks free from the burdens of past and finds his way home."

Hailing from the darkened realm of Kouvola, Finland, THE HYPOTHESIS was founded in 2009 as a melodic metal entity driven by the desire to break free from genre constraints and evolve with each musical endeavor. With former members now playing in renowned bands such as Opeth and Stratovarius, THE HYPOTHESIS is a powerhouse quartet with a relentless drive for musical excellence.

Having toured Finland, the Baltic countries, and Spain with notable acts such as Wolfheart and Swallow the Sun, and shared festival stages worldwide with acts such as Scar Symmetry, Before the Dawn, Amaranthe, and more, THE HYPOTHESIS are ready to unveil the highly anticipated next chapter in the band's history!

Evolve will be coming out on October 18 via Noble Demon and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

THE HYPOTHESIS are:
Juuso Turkki - Vocals, Guitar
Asko Sartanen - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Markku Ruuskanen - Bass, Backing vocals
Otso Tiilama - Drums

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Texas Hippie Coalition to release new album “Gunsmoke”

Texas rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION are set to release their new album, Gunsmoke, via MNRK Heavy on October 4, 2024. 


This time, Big Dad Ritch and his crew wholeheartedly embrace their country and Southern rock stylings as well as a lifelong passion for westerns. This comes through loud and clear on the first single and title track, "Gunsmoke." Rustic acoustic guitar crawls through a stomping beat punctuated by waves of groaning distortion. It climaxes on a chantable chorus, “I sell weed and liquor to the city slickers. I can get you there quicker, and like a gun…I smoke.”

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

Gathering tens of millions of streams, logging thousands of miles on the road, and energizing countless fans, they deliver ten anthems tailormade to simmer and scorch on Gunsmoke [MNRK Heavy]. “In terms of the lyrics, the vibe, and where THC come from, we definitely went home on this album,” says Ritch. “It represents the wild west Texas-Oklahoma area. You’ve got a little red dirt country spilling over into the storytelling and metal. It’s a return to the dirt where we came from.”

TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION TOUR DATES

August 17 - Post Falls, ID - Cruiser's
September 13 - Keokuk, IA - L-Treyns Bar
September 14 - Harshaw, WI - Bonnie & Clyde Gangster Park
September 15 - Joliet, IL - The Forge
September 20 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverfront Live
September 21- Wilmington, OH - Farm to Bottle Festival
October 10 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Company
October 11 - Frenchtown, NJ - Atie's Bar & Grill
October 12 - Laconia, NJ - The Big House
October 13 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
October 17 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
October 18 - Marietta, OH - Adelphia Music Hall
October 19 - Flint, MI - The Machine Shop
October 20 - Lakewood, OH - The Winchester

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Miranda Lambert Explores “No Man’s Land” With Latest Preview of ‘Postcards from Texas’ Arriving 9/13

Following the recent release of her tongue-in-cheek, honky tonk shuffle “Alimony,” Miranda Lambert takes a vulnerable and reflective turn with today’s release of “No Man’s Land” off her upcoming debut for Republic Records, Postcards from Texas, arriving Sept. 13. 
 
Cowritten with frequent collaborator Luke Dick (“Bluebird,” “Actin’ Up,” “Settling Down”), the evocative ballad showcases Lambert’s unmatched ability to weave narratives of independence and self-discovery, painting a vivid picture of a woman who embodies both the wild beauty of untamed landscapes and the fierce independence of a life lived on her own terms.
 
“‘No Man’s Land’ is a love song to me, and it’s one of my favorite songs I’ve maybe ever written,” reflects the woman whose songwriting Paste celebrates as “unparalleled in country music – and beyond.” “When Luke sent me the initial idea, the lyrics just struck me—they were so beautiful, so raw. It felt like, ‘This is how I can explain it to the man who’s willing to love a girl like me—a free spirit, a wildflower, a wild card but with a big heart and all the love to give.’ It's that sentiment of ‘love her but leave her wild,’ and it’s not really a warning; it’s just a ‘let me tell you what you're getting into, and if you want to jump off and take this ride with me, then let’s go.’”
 
With a voice that speaks directly to the heart, Lambert invites listeners into a world where love is not about possession but about partnership. “‘No Man’s Land’ is like saying, ‘Come with me. Let’s do this together,’ rather than, ‘I’m your property,’” she adds. “It’s about embracing the wild, uncharted territories of love and life, with all the risks and rewards that come with it.”
 
One of 14 musical postcards from Lambert’s home state on her forthcoming album, Stereogum’s “single greatest country star to come along this century,” opens the song with a tribute to West Texas, noting, “I think the line ‘90 miles from Pecos / Lightyears from anywhere’ is both a state of mind and a place. It’s the middle of nowhere, but it’s also a feeling—a place you go in your mind, especially if you’re a creative.”
 
“No Man’s Land” is perhaps the perfect embodiment of what Slate declares to be true of the three-time GRAMMY winner and most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history: “Above all, Lambert’s name has stood for frank, unapologetic self-possession – reveling in the trappings of femininity without allowing them to confine her. She steers through heartbreak when necessary, but always while enroute to a damn good time.”

About Miranda Lambert
Acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. With her ninth solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, set for release Sept. 13 via Republic Records, the most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York TimesTIMERolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
 
With seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum sales certifications, she’s conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency and blurred genres with Leon Bridges, Enrique Iglesias, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Elle King as well as her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem “Y’All Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first woman on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line available at Boot Barn. Driven by her passion for rescue animals, her MuttNation Foundation has raised nearly $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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Philadelphia's ROCKERS GALORE bring sun-soaked vibes on ‘Sweet Sensei’, previewing debut album

"'Blood In The Sand' stuns with its meticulous craftsmanship. Crowned with a smooth and captivating rhythm, this music boasts an extremely unique feel, seamlessly blending a one-of-a-kind melody with a groove that’ll lock you in" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A sonic embrace of the tropics... a potent blend of Marley's optimism, Black Uhuru's raw energy, and Steel Pulse's conscious lyrics, creates a hypnotic soundscape that transports you to a white-sand beach, the salty breeze carrying the infectious beat into your soul" ~ The Spill Magazine


Philadelphia reggae-hip hop collective Rockers Galore presents 'Sweet Sensei',  a summer anthem that's pure sunshine in sonic form and the latest taster of their debut record 'Vamos a la Playa'. This collaborative track was inspired by the love of music and sinsemilla, nature's elixir and bringer of verdant euphoria. Fusing musical talents and cultural influences, Rockers Galore takes us on a journey through sound and storytelling, celebrating the power of collaboration and the enduring allure of sinsemilla.

"Tracing the origins of sinsemilla, 'Sweet Sensei' was inspired by Iya Terra's song 'Real Sensi'. Adam came up with a great guitar melody when we started writing this song. We ended up crafting the beat around it, explains Blayer Point du Jour.

"I wanted to write about the origins of sinsemilla, which grows all over the world. I mentioned Haiti and Peru because I am Haitian and Adam is Peruvian. We hope to visit Peru soon. I created the drum and bass parts. Adam wrote a great guitar melody. Michael created the final drum tacks.  Once we started jamming, we eventually crafted the song around the guitar. Oxana laid down some amazing piano. We went to Milkboy the Studio and worked with Tommy Joyner. Talia added some amazing vocals to the track. It was great to work with her again."

The 'Sweet Sensei' video arrives on the trail of their invigorating single 'Blood In The Sand', featuring Philadelphia guitarist Joe Jordan (Oxymorrons, Pure Hell, JJX) and a passionate Spanish-language spoken word performance by Sydelle Prosopio.

This new single and most of the album tracks were recorded, mixed & mastered at Milkboy the Studio by Tommy Joyner (of Digable Planets), who has overseen recordings by James Taylor, Dave Matthews and Miley Cyrus, among many other notable artists. 'Blood In The Sand' is the excption, being mixed & mastered by Arik Creep at Creep Records Studio.

Founded in 2008 by multi-instrumentalist Blayer Point du Jour, Rockers Galore began as a solo project, transforming into a songwriting partnership with guitarist Adam Benites and gradually involving other passionate and visionary artists. With a fantastic and infectious fusion of old-school funk and brand-new spunk, they cleverly blend roots, hip hop, reggae, rock, Haitian kompa music and Latin rhythms. Since releasing their debut 'Port Au Prince' EP in 2011, they have released numerous singles and EPs

Truly a labor of love, their forthcoming 'Vamos a la Playa' album is the product of four years of songwriting, rehearsals, pre-production and arrangements. From initial sketches through to full realization, the tracks found on this album eventually crystallized in a professional studio, where the final recordings were completed and ultimately mixed and mastered.

Blayer Point du Jour explains, "For this album, we took our time and waited until we felt inspired to write. This is a mix of rhythms we enjoy playing. We aim to honor our diverse backgrounds in music and create a new sound that people have not heard before. We believe this is our best work to date. I grew up with a lot of first-generation Americans. We all came from different backgrounds but we learned to respect each others’ cultures. I try to mix the genres in an effort to bring everyone together.”

'Sweet Sensei' is out now, available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where 'Blood In The Sand' can also be found. The full 'Vamos a la Playa' album will be released on September 13.

CREDITS
Music written by Blayer Point du Jour & Adam Benites
Blayer Point du Jour - Lyrics, Vocals, Keyboards and Bass
Adam Benites - Guitar
Joe Jordan - Guitar
Tyler Hayduk - Keyboards
Michael Pipitone - Drum Programming
Chris Tolomeo - Trumpet
Josiah Krawiec - Saxophone
Timi Dread - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Talia Morris - Vocals on 'Sweet Sensei'
Sydelle Prosopio - Spoken word on 'Blood In The Sand'
Produced by Blayer Point du Jour and Adam Benites
‘Sweet Sensei’ recorded, mixed & mastered by Tommy Joyner at Milkboy the Studio
'Blood In The Sand' mixed & mastered at Creep Records by Arik Creep
Cover artwork by Michael Pipitone
Artist photos by Adam Wallacavage
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

VIDEO CREDITS
Video filmed by @Southstphilly, Carlie Sweeney & Melissa Rivera
Video edited by Marques Adams
Blayer Point du Jour – vocals and guitar
Charles Francis Duquesne – conga
Julius Rivera – djembe
Talia Morris – backing vocals

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ARISING EMPIRE ALERT: News + New Music From The Oklahoma Kid

The Oklahoma Kid, a stalwart in the German metalcore scene, continues to captivate their audience with the release of the eagerly awaited EP, Featherminded, out now via Arising Empire. This latest offering showcases the band's ability to blend intricate guitar work with soaring melodies and compelling lyrical narratives.

The new track "Nostalgic Love" combines aggressive instrumentation with melodic hooks, creating a dynamic tension that reflects the song's thematic depth. This single further establishes The Oklahoma Kid's penchant for pushing musical and thematic boundaries, solidifying their reputation as innovators in the genre.

Watch the visualizer below.

Download or stream Featherminded EP here.

THE OKLAHOMA KID stand for breathtaking modern metal that bridges the gap between technical intricacy and energizing rhythms. Since their formation in 2012 the band has consistently pushed the envelope and have established their foundation in the German metal scene.

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

Tangerine Tragic is built on the strengths of their debut Solarray. It plays with new ideas and concepts, comes gentle as a breeze and strikes hard as a wreckingball. The album was recorded and produced by Jan Kerscher (Ghost City Recordings) - mixed and mastered by Lance Prenc (Alpha WolfPolarisDealer) that gives this production its full blown punch.

They toured the country with renowned acts such as Stick To Your Guns, Carnifex, Evergreen Terrace and Hatebreed and electrified crowds with their passionate, relentless performance.
  
THE OKLAHOMA KID ARE:
Tomm Brümmer | Vocals
Fred Stölzel | Guitar
Andreas Reinhard | Guitar
Robert Elfenbein | Bass
David J. Burtscher | Drums

ARISING EMPIRE ALERT: News + New Music From Awake The Dreamer

Sweden's Awake the Dreamer unveil their latest single, "Take My Hand," marking a thrilling preview of their forthcoming album Holocene, set to release on September 27 via Arising Empire.

"Take My Hand" features a blend of haunting melodies and powerful riffs, complemented by dynamic vocals that weave through a narrative of internal struggle and emotional turmoil. This track not only sets the tone but also highlights the band's evolved sound, seamlessly integrating raw post-hardcore energy with melodic elements.

"Take My Hand" is available now on all major streaming platforms and serves as a compelling introduction to what fans can expect from Holocene. The upcoming album promises to explore deeper themes and showcase Awake the Dreamer's firm hold on the metal scene with its innovative sound and powerful storytelling.

Watch the visualizer for "Take My Hand" below.

Holocene will be available as CD, limited colored vinyl together with unique merch options at the Arising Empire Online Shop on August 29.

The history of Awake The Dreamer leads us back to 2015, when the Stockholm based melodic post-hardcore x metalcore act was formed by childhood and high school friends. Since dropping their Grow EP in 2016, the band toured all across Europe and Asia alongside bands like Ice Nine Kills, Northlane, Adept, and Crystal Lake to name a few.
 
In September 2019, the band dropped its debut album Damaged Souls via Arising Empire. A 10-track introduction to their style, it also included features by Adept's Robert Ljung on "Vigilant" and Crystal Lake's Ryo Kinoshita on "Atmosphere."
 
Building on their robust musical journey, the band is set to elevate their artistic expression with the release of their upcoming album Holocene on September 27. This new album promises to deepen their exploration of intense emotions and complex themes, setting a new benchmark for their signature sound in the metal scene.

AWAKE THE DREAMER IS:
Max Andrén — Vocals

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 themesAnnisokay'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.”

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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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