MEMPHIS MAY FIRE — Matty Mullins (vocals), Kellen McGregor (guitar), Cory Elder (bass), and Jake Garland (drums) — have announced a slate of summer tour dates, in addition key festival appearances.
Norma Jean, Secrets, and Saul will support. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
MEMPHIS MAY FIRE ON TOUR:
WITH NORMA JEAN, SECRETS, + SAUL
7/1 — Thompson, CT — Capulet Fest*
7/2 — Portland, ME — State Theatre
7/3 — Elmira, NY — The L
7/5 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs
7/7 — Charleston, SC — Music Farm
7/8 — Orlando, FL — The Beacham Theater
7/9 — Gainesville, FL — High Dive
7/11 — Mobile, AL — Soul Kitchen Music Hall
7/12 — Memphis, TN — Growlers
7/14 — Grand Rapids, MI —Upheaval Fest*
7/15 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration Fest*
*Festival Date
The band's latest album Remade in Misery is out now. Get it here and check out music below!
PROFANATICA Announces Headlining U.S. Tour
USBM legend Profanatica will embarking on a full U.S. headlining tour this summer, in which PANZERFAUST will be direct support! The trek will kick off in Cleveland, OH on July 13 and will conclude nearly a month later on August 6 in Raleigh, NC. The full itinerary and tickets can be found below!
Profanatica is gearing up to release a brand new full-length via Season of Mist later this year!
PROFANATICA U.S. TOUR 2023 (w/ PANZERFAUST):
07/13: Cleveland, OH @ No Class [TICKETS]
07/14: Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups [TICKETS]
07/15: Chicago, IL @ Reggies [TICKETS]
07/16: Minneapolis, MN @ Turf Club [TICKETS]
07/17: Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge [TICKETS]
07/18: Denver, CO @ Globe Hall [TICKETS]
07/19: Salt Lake City, UT @ Aces High Saloon (On Sale 05/12 @ 10:00 A.M. EDT)
07/21: Seattle, WA @ Substation [TICKETS]
07/22: Portland, OR @ Bossanova Ballroom [TICKETS]
07/24: Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial (On Sale 05/12/23 @ 10:00 A.M. EDT)
07/25: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge [TICKETS]
07/26: San Diego, CA @ Soda Bar [TICKETS]
07/27: Los Angeles, CA @ Regent Theater [TICKETS]
07/28: Phoenix, AZ @ Pub Rock [TICKETS]
07/29: El Paso, TX @ The Dungeon (On Sale 05/12 @ 10:00 A.M. EDT)
07/31: Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]
08/01: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live (On Sale 05/12 @ 10:00 A.M. EDT)
08/02: Dallas, TX @ Trees (On Sale 05/12 @ 10:00 A.M. EDT)
08/03: St. Louis, MO @ Fubar [TICKETS]
08/04: Murfreesboro, TN @ Hop Springs [TICKETS]
08/05: Atlanta, GA @ The Loft (On Sale 05/12 @ 10:00 A.M. EDT)
08/06: Raleigh, NC @ Pour House [TICKETS]
One of the first wave of American black metal bands, PROFANATICA have purveyed primeval blasphemy on nigh for three decades, vomiting forth the most vulgar strain of black metal ejaculate. Led by founder Paul Ledney, the trio desecrate everything sacred with a ferocious stream of chainsaw guitars and relentless battery. PROFANATICA walk as kings in the murky depths of the black metal scene.
In 1990, Aragon Amori, Paul Ledney, and Brett Makowski departed INCANTATION due to artistic differences, leading to the birth of PROFANATICA. Influenced by such classic cults as VENOM, NECROVORE, SARCOFAGO, and BATHORY, the unholy trinity together had a passion to create raw and sacrilegious Black Metal. The band has since released four full-lengths and over a dozen demos, splits, and compilations. However, their story is not one without controversy as the masters for what was supposed to be their first full-length, initially titled ‘The Raping of the Virgin Mary,’ were unfortunately destroyed in the studio, although, there are conflicting stories about what really happened. The band parted ways until Ledney resurrected PROFANATICA with two new members in 2001. Despite dropping their first demo in 1990, their long overdue debut full-length, ‘Profanatitas de Domonatia,’ was released 17 years after the band’s conception.
In 2019, PROFANATICA formed an unholy union with Season of Mist and released ‘Rotting Incarnation of God,’ which was nothing short of blasphemous perversions, sacrilegious incantations, and furious, unrelenting black metal. The kings of USBM are back to bless you with another assault of unholy hellfire now in 2023 with another nasty and perverse offering, for which more info will soon be revealed!
Lineup:
Paul Ledney : drums, vocals
Adam Besserer : guitars
Richard Olsen : bass
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Check Out DANNY BLU and MORIS BLAK Heavy Industrial Re-Imagining of JANET JACKSON'S Hit "Rhythm Nation" & Announce THE AMERICAN DREAM TOUR !
New York based, dark electro-pop artist DANNY BLU and Boston, MA based, violent industrial bass pioneer MORIS BLAK have teamed up to release their high energy cover of the 1989 JANET JACKSON hit single, "Rhythm Nation." Featuring a blood pumping soundscape with glitchy synths and distorted vocals, the duo's intense cover is an enticing taste of their upcoming co-headline tour with special guests EVA X, as well as Mechanical Vein and NYXX on select dates!
"Few mainstream artists embody “industrial pop” the way Janet Jackson did in her Rhythm Nation era. Moris Blak and I couldn’t resist sinking our teeth into a song that lyrically rings true even more today than when it was written." - DANNY BLU & MORIS BLAK
Purchase / Stream "Rhythm Nation" Online
The AMERICAN DREAM TOUR launches Saturday, May 13 at QXT’s in Newark, NJ before moving through the East Coast and Midwest, crossing over to the Pacific Northwest to California and Texas, before winding down June 18th at Arlene's Grocery in New York, NY.
Tour Dates:
05/13 @ QXT’s - Newark, NJ
05/14 @ The Middle East - Boston, MA
05/16 @ Stamps - Buffalo, NY
05/17 @ Black Forge Coffee House - Pittsburgh, PA
05/19 @ Small's - Detroit, MI
05/20 @ The Warehouse - Chicago, IL
05/21 @ The Crucible - Madison, WI
05/23 @ The HQ - Denver, CO
05/24 @ Urban Lounge - Salt Lake City, UT (Local Support: Tony Berrow, Drag Artist)
05/25 @ The Shredder - Boise, ID (Local Support: Suzi Moon)
05/26 @ The Substation - Seattle, WA *
05/27 @ Coffin Club - Portland, OR *
05/28 @ The Big Dipper - Spokane, WA *
05/30 @ DNA Lounge - San Francisco, CA *
06/01 @ Kensington Club - San Diego, CA *
06/03 @ TBA
06/04 @ Rhythm Room - Phoenix, AZ
06/06 @ TBA
06/10 @ Elysium - Austin, TX
06/11 @ TBA
06/14 @ The Cobra - Nashville, TN
06/16 @ Fallout - Richmond, VA ^
06/17 @ Bar XII - Wilmington, DE ^
06/18 @ Arlene's Grocery - New York, NY ^
* Mechanical Vein
^ NYXX
Additional Tour, RSVP, & Ticketing Info
Danny Blu is a queer dark electro-pop act based in New York City. An electrifying, hybrid powerhouse, he bridges the sounds of industrial and pop through “infectious hooks” and serves up an expansive pop exhibition of fashion, video, and art.
Dubbed as an industrial-pop idol, Danny Blu began his journey as a solo act delivering shock-rock performances throughout queer nightlife.
Featured on Alternative Press, Billboard, HBO, The Huffington Post, and NewNowNext; Danny Blu began his journey in 2010 as a solo act with shock-rock performances in queer nightlife leading to the formation of Echo Black. After several North American tours, Blu returned to his roots with a new “intense darkpop sound” in the Billboard Pride debut of ‘Bubble’.
With the success of The Pale Horse EP and its companion, PANDEMONIUM, Blu returned to the studio enlisting the talents of producers Walter Kazmier & MORIS BLAK . The sophomore EP, MOLOTOV, features the likes of Aesthetic Perfection and Snowbloodand was released on SHVDOW Records in Fall 2022.
A pioneer of the North American industrial bass genre, MORIS BLAK is the name “on the minds of anyone who loves hard-hitting beats.” A cloaked and masked enigmatic presence, MORIS BLAK is the audio & visual project led by Boston-based producer, Brian “Blaknoise.”
Making his debut in 2019, MORIS BLAK is an ever-evolving project merging the aesthetics of techno, industrial, metal & cyberpunk into a new form of surgically precise, beat-driven electronic dance music. Intense remixes, mind-bending live shows, dark undertones and bass lines that send chills down spines, BLAK’s music is “designed to make you let go of all control.”
Unrelentingly releasing bangers one after the next, the year 2022 welcomed MORIS BLAK’s first North American tour, a SXSW blowout, and numerous festival performances throughout North America. In early 2023, MORIS BLAK released BURIAL + VOID on SHVDOW Records with features that include Rabbit Junk, S Y Z Y G Y X, Kofin and genCab.
Conquer Divide Announce New Album + Share "welcome2paradise" Video — WATCH
CONQUER DIVIDE — the international five-piece band hailing from the U.S., U.K., and Canada who have generated accolades from Octane, Revolver, Alternative Press, Modern Drummer, Loudwire, and more — have just announced their new album. Slow Burn will arrive September 8 via Mascot Records. Pre-order it here.
The band — vocalist Kiarely Taylor, bassist/vocalist Janel Duarte, guitarist Isabel Johnson, drummer Samantha Landa, and guitarist Kristen Sturgis— has also shared the video for new single "welcome2paradise." And it lets out a thunderous roar. Watch it below.
"This song is special to all of us for a lot of reasons," says Sturgis. "We really wanted to stretch our musical muscles and play around with time signatures. We recorded some of the production ourselves, including drilling sounds you'll hear sprinkled throughout the song. Artistically, we really stepped out of our comfort zone and we ended up with something really special."
The song also takes a close look at a very important topical issue.
"It's sad that humans don't care about our environment," Sturgis continues. "I was especially inspired by a situation close to my heart. I live on the Great Lakes, which contain 20% of the earth's freshwater. There is a 70-year-old pipeline called Line 5 that is in very rough shape and runs through the water where Lake Huron and Lake Michigan meet. The current is especially turbulent there. The pipeline keeps getting hit by boat anchors. I am not here to preach anti-fossil fuels, as electric vehicles come with their own environmental tolls, and touring bands have to drive gas-guzzling vehicles to play for our fans. But if a spill happened in that spot, it's in the worst possible place, due to the strong currents. A Great Lakes spill could affect major cities like Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Windsor, Toronto, and Rochester, NY. Tourism, fishing industries, and boating would all be affected. And with all of the droughts happening around the U.S., it's going to be everyone's problem soon. Right now, there's just one small local organization trying to draw attention to it, but If I can do anything with this song release, it would be to shine a spotlight on something I care so much about."
Landing on the Billboard charts, the band's 2015 self-titled debut racked up more than 30 million streams, driven by powerful tracks like the Kerrang! Awards Best Song nominee "At War." After a hiatus, CONQUER DIVIDE reemerged on the scene with the heavy and anthemic "Chemicals" in 2020, which Alternative Press called a "contender for best hard rock/metalcore crossover of the year."
The following year, "Messy" became the No. 1 Most Added on Billboard's Hard Rock Indicator Chart. Described by Rock Sound as a "monster" track "designed for arenas," "Paralyzed" offered the first taste of CONQUER DIVIDE's long-awaited sophomore album. Inspired by guitarist Kristen Sturgis' "harrowing experiences as a nurse amid the pandemic" (Revolver Magazine), the emotional and vulnerable "Paralyzed" was nominated by Metal Hammer for Best Metal Song of 2022. "FCKBOI," a collaboration with Electric Callboy, has been streamed over 13 million times on Spotify alone. They've had multiple singles on SXM Octane and were featured in the Next Wave Concert Series.
Slow Burn ushers in a new era for CONQUER DIVIDE, one defined by breathtaking sonic refinement, intensely personal lyrical storytelling, and a seamless balance between hard-hitting modern metal and irresistible melody. Slow Burn is stacked with confessional expressions of vulnerability, frustration, and, ultimately, hope. Each song on Slow Burn summons forth brand new levels of catharsis.
MILWAUKEE METAL FEST Reveals Daily Schedules
In celebration of National Concert Week, all ticket types are now 25% off until Tuesday, May 16!
The moment has arrived; Milwaukee Metal Fest is now revealing daily schedules, which can be found below! The festival's triumphant return will take place at The Rave / Eagles Ballroom from May 26-28.
ICYMI: In honor of National Concert Week, all ticket and pass types are now 25% off until Tuesday, May 16 just before midnight. Passes, single day tickets, and V.I.P. packages can be found HERE.
In addition, Lamb of God recently revealed that they will be performing a special 20th anniversary of the seminal album, 'As the Palaces Burn' during their headlining appearance at this year's edition of Milwaukee Metal Fest! Currently, fans can still enter to win an autographed Lamb of God guitar and a pair of passes via Revolver Magazine at THIS LOCATION.
Further information on the official pre-party and V.I.P. package options can be found below!
FRIDAY, MAY 26:
Doors @ 2:00 P.M.
Martyrstore.net Stage:
2:30 - 2:50 P.M. || Age of the Fallen
3:05 - 3:25 P.M. || Mantra Of Morta
3:40 - 4:05 P.M. || Disinter
4:20 - 4:45 P.M. || Misfire
5:05 - 5:30 P.M. || Impaler
5:50 - 6:15 P.M. || Morbid Saint
6:35 - 7:00 P.M. || Putrid Pile
7:20 - 7:45 P.M. || Imperial Triumphant
8:05 - 8:30 P.M. || GosT
8:55 - 9:20 P.M. || Novembers Doom
IndieMerchStore.com Stage:
2:35 - 2:55 P.M. || Squidhammer
3:10 - 3:35 P.M. || Toxic Ruin
3:50 - 4:20 P.M. || Khemmis
4:35 - 5:05 P.M. || Defeated Sanity
5:30 - 6:00 P.M. || Midnight
6:25 - 6:55 P.M. || Vio-Lence
7:15 - 7:55 P.M. || Crowbar
8:15 - 9:00 P.M. || Napalm Death
9:30 - 10:15 P.M. || Revenge
Knotfest.com Stage:
3:40 - 4:05 P.M. || Allegaeon
4:20 - 4:45 P.M. || Warbringer
5:05 - 5:35 P.M. || Deeds Of Flesh
5:50 - 6:20 P.M. || Goatwhore
6:40 - 7:20 P.M. || Corrosion of Conformity
7:40 - 8:20 P.M. || Dying Fetus
8:50 - 9:35 P.M. || Dark Angel
10:20 - 11:20 P.M. || Biohazard
SATURDAY, MAY 27:
Doors @ 1:00 P.M.
Martyrstore.net Stage:
2:20 - 2:45 P.M. || MRSA
3:05 - 3:30 P.M. || Engineered Society Project
3:50 - 4:15 P.M. || Vermillion
4:35 - 5:00 P.M. || Rose Funeral
5:20 - 5:45 P.M. || Swollen Teeth
6:05 - 6:30 P.M. || Micawber
6:50 - 7:20 P.M. || Ingrown
8:05 - 8:35 P.M. || Ripper
IndieMerchStore.com Stage:
2:05 - 2:30 P.M. || Phobophilic
2:50 - 3:15 P.M. || Malignancy
3:35 - 4:00 P.M. || Macabre
4:20 - 4:50 P.M. || Blood Incantation
5:10 - 5:40 P.M. || Frozen Soul
6:00 - 6:30 P.M. || Jungle Rot
6:55 - 7:25 P.M. || Immolation
7:45 - 8:15 P.M. || Raven
8:35 - 9:15 P.M. || Obituary
Knotfest.com Stage:
2:25 - 2:55 P.M. || Undeath
3:15 - 3:45 P.M. || Misery Index
4:15 - 4:45 P.M. || Terror
5:20 - 6:00 P.M. || Fear Factory
6:20 - 7:05 P.M. || The Black Dahlia Murder
7:25 - 8:10 P.M. || Shadows Fall
9:10 - 10:00 P.M. || Suicidal Tendencies
10:30 - 11:40 P.M. || Anthrax
SUNDAY, MAY 28:
Doors @ 1:00 P.M.
Martyrstore.net Stage:
2:00 - 2:20 P.M. || Demonscar
2:35 - 2:55 P.M. || Dead by Wednesday
3:10 - 3:35 P.M. || Hath
3:50 - 4:15 P.M. || High Command
4:35 - 5:00 P.M. || Fuming Mouth
5:20 - 5:45 P.M. || Molder
6:05 - 6:30 P.M. || Thrown Into Exile
6:50 - 7:15 P.M. || Pissing Razors
7:45 - 8:15 P.M. || Unearth
8:30 - 8:50 P.M. || Unearth Meet & Greet
IndieMerchStore.com Stage:
2:05 - 2:30 P.M. || Gates To Hell
2:45 - 3:10 P.M. || Casket Robbery
3:30 - 3:55 P.M. || Morta Skuld
4:15 - 4:40 P.M. || Vended
5:00 - 5:25 P.M. || Dead to Fall
5:40 - 6:05 P.M. || Bodysnatcher
6:25 - 6:55 P.M. || Angelus Apatrida
7:20 - 7:50 P.M. || Gatecreeper
8:55 - 9:25 P.M. || Cephalic Carnage
Knotfest.com Stage:
2:20 - 2:45 P.M. || Repentance
3:05 - 3:35 P.M. || Dying Wish
3:55 - 4:25 P.M. || Broken Hope
4:55 - 5:30 P.M. || Sanguisugabogg
5:50 - 6:30 P.M. || The Halo Effect
6:50 - 7:30 P.M. || After the Burial
8:10 - 9:00 P.M. || Machine Head
9:30 - 10:40 P.M. || Lamb of God ('As the Palaces Burn' 20th anniversary set)
Prior to the official festival launch, fans can whet their appetite for bone-crushing metal at the official Milwaukee Metal Festival pre-party, which will take place on Thursday, May 25 at The Rave // Eagles Ballroom.
The very special "Jasta and Friends" lineup includes performances by Paul Bostaph (Slayer), Chris Garza (Suicide Silence), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar), Tim "Ripper" Owens, Rob Dukes(Generation Kill / Exodus), as well as guests Somnuri and Yotuma while DJ Danny Diablo will be spinning the house tunes! The event is free for any Milwaukee Metal Fest ticket holder while fans who only wish to attend this one-off event can find tickets HERE.
In addition to single day tickets and festival passes, Milwaukee Metal Fest is also offering exclusive V.I.P. packages and upgrades! The information is as follows:
Ultimate VIP Pass **Limited availability**:
[BUY HERE]
1 Premium Reserved VIP Balcony Seat for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Main Stage
One $129-dollar VIP Metal Fest Package, which includes t-shirt, collector’s cup, 11x17 poster, lanyard, schwag bag, and Early Entry for all 3 days
18x24 full-color MMF poster signed by a number of the artists
MMF compilation CD signed by a number of the artists
Milwaukee Metal Fest Wall Flag
Guided Behind the Scenes Tour.
Daily Milwaukee Metal Brew Commemorative Craft Beer (4 pack)
Daily limited in and out privileges
Admission to exclusive pre party
Onsite VIP Host
Milwaukee Metal Fest - Upgrade Packages:
[BUY HERE]
Upgrade Package 1 ($59):
Early Entry (Valid for 2 Day Pass & 3 Day Pass customers)
Limited Edition Milwaukee Metal Fest T-Shirt
11x17 Milwaukee Metal Fest Poster
Milwaukee Metal Fest Guitar Pick
Upgrade Package 2 ($89):
Early Entry (Valid for 2 Day Pass & 3 Day Pass customers)
Limited Edition Milwaukee Metal Fest T-Shirt
11x17 Milwaukee Metal Fest Poster
Milwaukee Metal Fest Guitar Pick
Milwaukee Metal Fest Collectors Cup
Upgrade Package 3 ($129):
Early Entry (Valid for 2 Day Pass & 3 Day Pass customers)
Limited Edition Milwaukee Metal Fest T-Shirt
11x17 Milwaukee Metal Fest Poster
Milwaukee Metal Fest Guitar Pick
Milwaukee Metal Fest Collectors Cup
Milwaukee Metal Fest Schwag Bag
*Early Entry is valid for all days for both 3 Day Pass & 2 Day Pass ticket purchasers
Upgrade packages do not include admission to the event.
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PhaseOne + RedHook Share "Gangrene" — LISTEN
PhaseOne has been turning heads over the past year with a series of EDM and metal scene collabs, paring with forward-thinking heavy bands ERRA, Polaris, and Void of Vision to explosive effect.
Today, the EDM artist is taking an artistic left turn as he concludes his PhaseOne x UNFD mixtape project with "Gangrene." A gnarly, urgent audio rocket created in collaboration with fellow Australian act RedHook, "Gangrene" sets a frantic, breakneck DnB beat in contrasting lockstep with cutting guitars, shimmering synths andEmmy Mack's unique and beguiling vocals and sweat-inducing percussion. It's heavy in a different way.
Listen here.
"This was a fun one to work on," PhaseOne states. "RedHook sent me the original demo idea and I immediately started getting inspiration how to add some electronic elements to it and knew instantly it called for a DNB drop. I began working on an idea just using the original WAV file demo they sent me and I'm pretty sure I turned an idea in for them to hear that same day and they loved the vision."
He continues, "We then pretty quickly wrapped up the final recording stems, collaborating with a little back and forth before I wrapped up the mix and master. It was nice to write something more punk-poppy, as I've usually gone more of a metal route but I love the way it still seamlessly flows and intertwines the rock and electronic elements."
RedHook is equally as excited about the collab, sharing, "'Gangrene' is a song about severing ties with a toxic partner. Even though they might feel like they've become a part of you, sometimes cutting them off completely is the only way to save yourself."
She continues, "Craig and I have been huge PhaseOne fans for years, so it was hard not to fangirl our little brains out when Graeme hit us up to collab. He was so effortless and fun to work with, the song was like a ball we kept bouncing back and forth and it just kept getting bigger and badder every time."
PhaseOne is no stranger to collaborations in the rock and metal world, with the acclaimed bass music artist having previously teamed up with the likes of Northlane, Silverstein, Crystal Lake, Thy Art Is Murder, and countless others, with his distinct brand of hard hitting guitars welded to heavy-duty bass endearing him globally, racking up 75 million streams and a formidable live reputation in the process. And while his sensational emergence onto the scene back in 2013 saw him whip ears and crowds into a frenzy via his unique take on bass music production, his latest endeavor — a mixtape of collaborations with some of the hottest names in heavy music curated by UNFD — is seeing him reach new audiences and fresh creative heights.
You Can Go Home Again: Miranda Lambert Returns to Lindale, Texas for Y'ALL EAT YET? Book Signing
Final Book-Signing for No. 3 New York Times Best Seller Y’ALL EAT YET?
Draws Lines Around the Block, Multi-Generations + the Original YaYas
All Captured, Plus Home Take with Mom Bev for ABC’s “Good Morning America”
Airing This Thursday, May 11
They started lining up at the Pink Pistol boutique well before dawn, even though online tickets were gone in less than a minute. Little kids, girls’ trippers, mothers and teenage daughters, elders and men of varying ages were gathered in a line that ran down the block and across Miranda Lambert Way. They were all there hoping to get inside the store to buy a copy of hometown girl Miranda Lambert’s Y’ALL EAT YET? Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen.
Fresh from the news she that she is now a New York Times best-selling author, with Y’ALL EAT YET? landing at No. 3 behind multiple-year top 10 title Atomic Habits and Rick Rubin’s multiple-week No. 1 The Creative Act, Lambert returned to her hometown to sign copies of her first book. Joining her for the trip was anchor Rhiannon Ally of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” who interviewed her and mother Beverly at the Lamberts’ home for a feature that runs this Thursday, May 11 during the 8 a.m. hour.
“All those faces, all the smiles and some of the young women who I see myself in when I was their age…” Lambert mused. “After a week of being in New York City and L.A., coming back to Lindale was the perfect way to wrap up this amazing run. We brought this book back to the very place its stories came from, and I got to share the celebration with the people who were so much a part of it.”
In addition to Lambert and her mom, Y’ALL EAT YET’s featured YaYas Vicki Plaxico, Denise (Neicy) Watson and Heidi Prather, plus co-author Holly Gleason were also on hand and signing books at various stations in the Pink Pistol. With the Chamber of Commerce, chief of police, the Junk Gypsies and other local notables on hand, it was a homecoming for a local girl once again made good; conversations about tubing the Guadalupe, people having seen Lambert play as a young teen, the Dallas Rodeo, favorite songs and the drive in from North Dakota floated through the air.
“The people here live every word in this book, all these recipes and places, so it was extra important to get that right. I wanted this book to be about my mom, her friends and my Nonny and her friends, all the love and strength they gave me. But it’s also about how the people where I’m from live and come together.”
After signing the memoir/cookbook – a celebration of how those relationships empower people, especially during the good times, but also when the going gets tough – Lambert got to meet up with her Nonny’s besties, the original YaYas, for a private signing. With her father Rick on hand, the family vibe defined the day – and everyone present marveled at how personal the stories told were, all about their own traditions, moments and memories.
With Texas Monthly raving “it’s a Texan’s dream” and Forbes declaring it a “celebration,” Lambert – the reigning Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year – heads to Frisco, Texas for the ACM Awards, streaming live on Prime Video this Thursday, April 11. For the woman who’s taken Las Vegas by storm with her Velvet Rodeoresidency, her performance and five nominations create a musical end to a week which also included an appearance at Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90.
Remaining the No. 1 Country Music Book on Amazon, Lambert continues receiving kudos. Shondaland wrote, “Miranda Lambert’s Secret Ingredient is Sisterhood,” Rolling Stone offered that the book “sees the singer opening up her heart and home in more intimate ways than ever before,” and Southern culture monthly Garden & Gun wrote that it is “dedicated to her tight-knit clan of women and the laughter, comfort and good food they fill spaces with.”
Y’ALL EAT YET: Welcome to The Pretty B*tchin’ Kitchen is available at retailers and stores across the country including Walmart, Target, Buc-ee’s, Cracker Barrel, Kroger and Whole Foods, Nashville’s Parnassus Books, plus online HERE.
Kenny Steps In for Gulf Coast Jam 6/3 + Carolina Country Fest 6/10
KENNY CHESNEY STEPS IN…
Caps I GO BACK 2023 TOUR w TWO Festivals
Gulf Coast Jam June 3 and Carolina Country Music Fest June 10
“We wanted to be there for the fans…they’re the reason we do this”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kenny Chesney is having the summer of his life! Having finished 2022’s Here And Now Tour setting records in several stadiums and being the only country artist in POLLSTAR’s Top 5 Tours of the Year, he made the decision to take his current band to those cities that were so pivotal in his own rise to being an impactful headliner with his I Go Back 2023 arena tour.
I Go Back was designed to focus commitment to the fans beyond the stadium markets. It’s a special kind of show, designed as much for intimacy as it was delivering almost three hours of music. But for the man Variety called “a stadium-sized superstar,” there’s a special thing that happens on the largest stages, too.
It’s funny how life works. With I Go Back 2023 wrapping on May 27 in Orange Beach, the 8-time Entertainer of the Year will be stepping in as a headliner at Gulf Coast Jam and Carolina Country Music Fest – bringing his stadium sized energy to those events.
“It’s like an extra little bit of something,” Chesney says of the decision to play the add-on events. “We love playing those great big stages, and I think everyone knows that. But this year, in these venues, has been unlike anything we’ve done in years – so much fun, so great, so spur of the moment – and I wouldn’t change a thing.
“I can’t lie, though. I was missing those big stages just a bit. And now, me and the road family get to have our cake and eat it, too. When we got the call, even though we were basically done, I thought it over, and of course we wanted to be there for the fans. They’re the reason we do this – and the opportunity to step in and let even more people see how white hot and awesome these players are is awesome. Funny how life has a way of stepping in!”
Incendiary Share "Lie of Liberty" — LISTEN
NEW ALBUM CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT PAIN OUT MAY 26 VIA CLOSED CASKET ACTIVITIES
INCENDIARY — Brendan Garrone, vocals; Brian Audley, guitar; Rob Nobile, guitar; and Dan Lomeli, drums — recently announced their new album Change The Way You Think About Pain. It arrives on May 26 via Closed Casket Activities. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band has the single "Lie of Liberty." Listen below.
"The word 'liberty' has been hijacked by a certain cohort of people to excuse selfish and apathetic behavior as part of a vague, pseudo-Libertarian worldview," the band states. "This song is a reflection of this trend that most of us have seen in our post-COVID daily life."
Armed with crushing metallic riffs, instantly both fresh and familiar, Incendiary populate each of their four full-length albums with irresistibly energized rhythms and adrenalized urgency. Change The Way You Think About Pain is their leanest and unapologetically meanest yet. The quartet weaned on the Long Island, New York, hardcore scene have more to say than ever. Sharply biting and insightful lyrics sit atop blunt metalcore in a perfect soundtrack to throw a brick through a window.
Incendiary deliver a sound of its own, mixing classic passion and modern power. Frontman Brendan Garrone, guitarists Brian Audley and Rob Nobile, and drummer Dan Lomeli cite East Coast hardcore heroes like Vision Of Disorder, 108, Indecision, and Glassjaw as part of Incendiary's formative DNA. Less familiar listeners might liken them to a very heavy Rage Against The Machine.
The band returned to Will Putney of Graphic Nature Audio (Knocked Loose, Every Time I Die, Vein.fm) to engineer, mix and master the new release. Many essential genre bands never made a second album, let alone a fourth. "We are kind of in rare territory being a hardcore band on their fourth LP," Garrone concedes. "It feels like a milestone. By now, you're either 'supposed' to drastically change your sound or have it be the exact same thing as the record before," he adds. "We didn't want to do either of those things. Our focus was on refining the sound that we've optimally been working towards rather than any desire to make a huge pivot." Audley says that in addition to the more focused songwriting on Change The Way You Think About Pain, "we also wanted it to be more aggressive and more abrasive, in terms of songs and production."
Thematically, Incendiary's fourth album confronts the hyper-polarization of American society, those who confuse selfishness with freedom, and the lengths we'll go to in order to avoid pain and maintain comfort. The socio-political pulse found throughout Cost of Living remains, with a deeper exploration of the introspective personal lyrics Garrone started to introduce on Thousand Mile Stare. "The album is a mix of both the socio-politically driven content and darker, more personalized subjects. The album title is meant to conjure the concept of pain avoidance," Garrone explains. "Most of the songs have some kind of tie back to the things everyone does to avoid feeling any semblance of pain. 'Pain avoidance' is a phrase me and Brian came across and kept in the back of our minds."
HAKEN LAUNCH NORTH AMERICAN TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW RELEASE TODAY
One of the top modern prog bands, Haken, will be launching a North American tour in support of their latest album, ‘Fauna’ (their seventh studio effort overall) – running from May 3-June 3, 2023.
Comprised of Ross Jennings, Richard Henshall, Charlie Griffiths, Pete Jones, Conner Green, and Ray Hearne, Haken’s latest sees the band exploring new ideas conceptually – which will undoubtedly be expanded upon when the band hits the stage on these upcoming dates.
Tickets can be purchased via the following link (as well as VIP/meet & greet options): https://hakenmusic.com/tour/
Says the band in a statement: "We are pumped to be returning to North America with our ‘Fauna’ expedition - we have a real treat planned with this set and can't wait to share it with everyone, and to meet our amazing fans at VIP events! After a great first tour back in North America last year, we're really excited to be coming out again with a brand new and longer setlist. There will be some fan favorites and some new ones in there, so come check it out.”
The new album has been accompanied with the single “The Alphabet of Me,” the second track taken from the record.
Watch the video for “The Alphabet of Me,” directed by Crystal Spotlight, below.
‘Fauna’ is available in several formats, including Ltd 2CD (incl. instrumentals), Standard CD, Gatefold 2LP & as Digital Album.
The album’s stunningly detailed artwork was created by Dan Goldsworthy (Charlie Griffiths, Sylosis), and can be ordered or streamed here: https://haken.lnk.to/Fauna
Understandably, the band is quite looking forward to playing for (and meeting) their North American fans once again. “This will be our first full tour in promotion of our new album ‘Fauna,’ so we're super excited to be playing some new songs from this that we haven't played before. But with it also being the 10 year anniversary of ‘The Mountain,’ we've dug into the back catalogue to create a really exciting set for everyone.”
Confirmed Tour Dates:
Wed, May 3 - Nashville - Exit/In
Thu, May 4 - Cleveland - House of Blues
Fri, May 5 - Toronto - Opera House
Sat, May 6 - Montreal - Corona Theater
Sun, May 7 - Quebec City - Imperial Bell
Tue, May 9 - Boston - Paradise
Wed, May 10 - Philadelphia - TLA
Thu, May 11 - NYC - Le Poisson Rouge
Fri, May 12 - DC - The Black Cat
Sat, May 13 - Charlotte - Underground
Mon, May 15 - Fort Lauderdale - Culture Room
Tue, May 16 - Orlando - The Beacham
Wed, May 17 - Atlanta - Terminal West
Fri, May 19 - Dallas - Granada Theater
Sat, May 20 - Austin - Come and Take it Live
Sun, May 21 - El Paso - Lowbrow Palace
Mon, May 22 - Phoenix - The Nile
Tue, May 23 - San Diego - Brick by Brick
Wed, May 24 - LA - Regent Theater
Thu, May 25 - San Francisco - August Hall
Fri, May 26 - Portland - Hawthorne Theater
Sat, May 27 - Seattle - Neptune Theater
Sun, May 28 - Vancouver - Rickshaw Theater
Tue, May 30 - SLC - Commonwealth Room
Wed, May 31 - Denver - Gothic Theater
Thu, June 1 - Lawrence - Granada Theater
Fri, June 2 - Minneapolis - Fine Line
Sat, June 3 - Chicago - Concord Music Hall
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PREY FOR SUNDAY Release New Single "Tattoo Man" to all major platforms!
Prey for Sunday is a modern hard rock band that stirs up thoughts of Chris Cornell, Shinedown, and 3 Days Grace, and many other well known artists in this genre. Prey for Sunday is a combination of highly melodic, and dynamic song writing. Hailing from Los Angeles, CA Prey For Sunday formed in 2018 by singer Tony Persico, and Ex-Takara Guitarist Neal Grusky.
Neal and Tony worked with Producer/Songwriter Peter Strzelecki to write and record the first Prey For Sunday album. Realizing the immediate chemistry they shared a vision; a need to create a unique, memorable sound that would go on to become Prey for Sunday – Music that’s made to stand the test of time. They pride themselves in creating musically dynamic songs, with meaningful, melodic, and “like it is” lyrical content.
Tony and Neal proceeded to release their 5 song EP in 2021/2022. This EP featured Prey For Sunday's first two highly successful singles/videos for the songs "Dont Let It End", and "Broken Hearted Man".
The band has now released their 3rd single "Tattoo Man". Along with their producer Peter Strezelecki, Prey For Sunday believe this song will be their breakout hit. "There has been nothing like this song that has had such a profound impact on us thus far."
Prey For Sunday's new single "Tattoo Man" will be released on all digital platforms today, May 10th 2023.
The video for the Song will be released on Wednesday, May 17th.
The video for the Song will be released on Wednesday, May 17th.
The collective members of “Prey For Sunday” have been involved in bands that have released over 7 albums worldwide, participated in world tours, received extensive radio play, magazine exposure, and featured in three books. As well as having sold CD’s, and music streams that have exceeded over 100,000 plays/streams thus far.
Prey For Sunday works as a band that dedicates themselves to their fans and the pursuit of meaningful successful songs, With music and songwriting as one of its strongest assets, the band continues to improve, evolve, and commit themselves to the music that moves weary hearts.
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Thy Art Is Murder Share "Decade Of Hate (Live In Melbourne 2023)" Concert Video — WATCH
The final strains of HATE have been played, closing the chapter on the monumental 10-year anniversary tour.
The Decade of Hate tour saw Thy Art Is Murder play 43 shows across three continents and delivered the biggest Australian shows of their career. The band captured their triumphant set at The Forum in Melbourne and you can stream it now in all its inferno glory on YouTube for free. Watch it below.
The full multi-cam experience, with live audio mixed by Will Putney, is a colossal assault on the senses backed by some of the most explosive pyro the venue has ever seen. Thy Art have gifted fans the stream as a "thank you" for all the support over the last decade.
Released in 2012, Hate is widely considered to be one of the best extreme metal albums of the modern era. A landmark record in Australia, Hate saw Thy Art make history as first extreme metal band to crack the ARIA Top 40 and it catapulted them onto the world stage, playing a mammoth 342 shows around the globe. To date, the album has been streamed over 66 million times.
"When we set out to record our record Hate all those years ago, none of us could anticipate the ride of a lifetime we were about to embark upon," says guitarist Andrew Marsh. "So it seemed fitting that when we announced this recent Decade Of Hate tour, we were again uncertain about what the shows would hold in store. They turned out to be the biggest of our career."
He continues, "Throughout this wild journey, it was only through the undying support of our friends and fans across the world that we were able to traverse these monolithic milestones and for that we are forever grateful. To have a dream is one thing, but to live it is something truly special and you have given that privilege to us."
Marsh finishes "In the last 10 years, we attempted to cover as much ground on tour as possible, but this last anniversary tour was rather brief as we prepare for our new record. With the help of our incredible crew we are proud to give you HATE in full, the way we imagined we might one day be able to one day present the songs. For all those we couldn't make it to, and for anyone who just wants to relive the experience, this video is free forever. Flip the lights out, stick it on the biggest screen in your house, and turn it up.”
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The Erv Woolsey Company Signs South Dakota Troubadour Tyler Halverson
Atlantic Records Debut + Confessional New Song “Her” Available Now
Photo Credit: Felicity Tidwell
Canton, SD native Tyler Halverson amassed a loyal fanbase as an independent artist, his five song catalog reeling in over 20 million streams in less than two years, while garnering support from fellow artists Kylie Frey, Muscadine Bloodline and Parker McCollum, among others. His duet with Frey, “Your Bar Now,” caught the attention of legendary Nashville manager Erv Woolsey, who officially signed Halverson to his client roster.
“Tyler has a unique sound and perspective on storytelling that I really appreciate,” shares Owner Erv Woolsey. “I’m excited for what the future holds for this young man and the opportunity to work with him.”
“Tyler Halverson is a kind soul but a fierce Music Man,” adds Allen Mitchell, VP/new artist management. “His craft for songwriting and entertaining sets a standard that I’m fortunate to represent.”
Halverson most recently released “Her,” his major label debut on Atlantic Records, which also debuted as one of 20 country songs on the U.S. Spotify Velocity chart. Marked by dusty acoustic guitars, rustling harmonica and his own crooning vocals, the track’s comforting storytelling sets the stage for more new music due this summer.
Known for his different kind of cowboy tale with his self-described “Amerijuana Music,” bridging honest storytelling with songcraft inspired by country powerhouses Garth Brooks, George Strait and Hayes Carll, as much as Boyz II Men, Taking Back Sunday and The Used, Halverson recently toured with Muscadine Bloodline and will soon launch the first leg of a select amount of dates with Frey as part of their co-headlined, Your Bar Now tour. Later this year, Halverson will support McCollum on a string of arena dates.
Tyler Halverson 2023 Tour Dates:
May 5 – San Angelo, TX – The Martial Pint
May 6 – Stillwater, OK – Tumbleweed Dancehall & Concert Venue
May 12 – The Woodlands, TX – Dosey Doe (The Big Barn)
May 13 – Fort Worth, TX – Magnolia Motor Lounge
May 14 - Arlington, TX - Texas Live
May 18 – Fort Worth, TX – PBR World Finals Concert Series ^
May 19 – Helotes, TX – John T. Floore’s Country Store ^
May 20 – San Marcos, TX – Cheatham Street Warehouse ^
June 3 – Graham, TX – The Food Truck Championship of Texas
June 9 – Crosby, TX – Crosby Fair & Rodeo
June 10 – Brenham, TX – Welcome Texas General Store
June 24 – Farwell, TX – Alpo’s Barn
July 2 – Greeley, CO – Independence Stampede
July 8 – Wichita, KS – Intrust Bank Arena*
July 15 - Johnson City, TX- Stone Valley Live ^
July 28 – San Angelo, TX – Wild West Fest
Aug. 12 – Laramie, WY – Tom Horn Days
Sept. 3 – Colville, WA – FarmJam Festival
Sept. 8 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater*
Sept. 9 – Beaumont, TX – Ford Arena*
*Supporting Parker McCollum
^Your Bar Now Tour w/ Kylie Frey
For more information, visit TylerHalverson.com.
About Tyler Halverson:
Born and raised in the tiny town of Canton, SD (pop. 3054), Tyler Halverson isn’t just any cowboy. He’s got the hat and the boots, but he also plays a mean guitar and writes an even meaner tune. He has no problem bouncing around the country chasing adventure (or a girl), and is telling his different kind of cowboy tale with his self-described “Amerijuana Music,” bridging honest storytelling with songcraft inspired by country powerhouses Garth Brooks, George Strait, and Hayes Carll as much as Boyz II Men, Taking Back Sunday, and The Used.
Halverson fell in thrall to music at an early age, receiving his first guitar while in middle school. A local bluegrass festival convinced him to focus on music, throwing down at 4H and FFA festivals before heading to Nashville to attend the prestigious Belmont University. Upon graduation, he decided to hit the road and spent an extended run traveling around South Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming, all the while writing and playing his songs on social media. Halverson’s original approach caught fire with a string of independent releases including “Beer Garden Baby,” “Mac Miller,” and “Your Bar Now” (with Kylie Frey), amassing tens of millions of streams. Now, with his Atlantic Records debut single “Her” and more to come, Tyler Halverson is eager to take the next step on what has already proven an amazing journey. “I’m finding myself,” says Halverson. “I feel like I’m an artist and I’m finally about to do something.”
Colorado's A SHORELINE DREAM presents dark expansive journey on 'Driveaway' single
"Delicate curves and beauty... a glorious dawn" – PopMatters
"Goth heaven... one of the leading lights of the neo-shoegaze movement" – DKFM
"A sonorous journey – a inward looking, lush and wonderfully orchestrated sonic adventure with dark intensity" ~ Spill Magazine
"A wild and beautiful thing" – The Big Takeover
"Shadowy and storming dreaminess" – Stereo Embers Magazine
Iconic shoegaze / postpunk outfit A Shoreline Dream presents 'Driveaway', a track that truly spells what A Shoreline Dream is all about. A song meant to drive to. A song that flows and wants to be put on repeat. Full of sea drenched layers and huge expanses.
Filmed in Barnum and Central City, Colorado, Jessica Halpine stars in this dark journey of a video, which was filmed, directed and edited by Ryan Policky with costumes by Tiffany Smyth and Jessica Halpine.
This is the latest audio-visual offering from their sixth full-length album 'Loveblind' album, released via Latenight Weeknight Records, which dives into recollections and past desires while looking forward in a wash of soundwaves towards a blinding future. With 40 minutes of goth-laced progressive soundscapes, this album features immense synth layers, the band's signature guitar and symphonic vocals.
Having changed lineups over the years, A Shoreline Dream since forming in 2005, today ASD revolves around multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ryan Policky and guitarist Erik Jeffries. Their legacy became even more lush owing to collaborations with legends such as Ulrich Schnauss, Mark Kramer and The Engineers. The band also opened for Chapterhouse for their very final appearance.
"After many months of pushing ourselves through the pandemic, we came up with this early on in the exploration of the 'Loveblind' album. The visual concept is based on a lot of what has been happening to people just going about their normal everyday lives, only to be now forcefully expelled from feeling any sense of freedom. Now that many are getting back to our pre-pandemic lives, we’re finding ourselves in an entirely new situation. A situation where lines are constantly crossed, art is overly scrutinized, and people are at each others throats trying to separate themselves to try and reset their entire existence. Computers and technology advances are faster than we can control, and our realities are being changed at every moment by a whole new way of living. Some are giving up," says Ryan Policky.
"Some are using it as a way to escape. Others are just moving into a hibernation state. In the video this is entirely the case. A person expelled by an unknown force. Something that is part artificial, and mostly real. A state of dreamy and a state of confusion. We follow along as it all blends together in a place from distant past. A place where we all find ourselves eventually."
The pandemic has taken its toll on our mental well-being and the perception of money and power has blown previous years away. Dying to get back to the good times and moments of pure, unscathed lust, we long for new experiences to sweep us off our feet. 'Loveblind' reaches for that same energy, taking cues from previous A Shoreline Dream works, drawing from their progressive goth roots. Layers of moodiness, blissful explosions of rock and chugging tempo mix with the pain, love, hope and moments of near death experienced while creating the album itself.
"The video was shot on location in Barnum, Colorado, involving one of my favorite treks up in the mountains - the Central City Graveyard on the far end of town, hidden at the top of a mountain, buried in layers of trees with nonstop exploration. I utilized a bit of machine learning techniques to bring that element of out-of-control computer advancements, while merging in the lore of witches being cast away in the wardrobe stylings by Artsmyths, Inc., who helped pull together the style for our recent 'Loveblind' and 'Harlow Syndrome' videos," says Ryan Policky.
The 'Loveblind' LP is out now digitally, available everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The band have already started working on new material, and expect to be able to make an announcement about this soon.
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Beauty In Chaos and Julian Shah-Tayler team up on swank single 'Kiss Me (Goodbye)'
"Memorable, whimsical, danceable and impeccably performed... a balanced, pleasurable mix of the easily accessible classic pop of Prefab Sprout and Aztec Camera, woven together with the infectious allure of early Smashing Pumpkins and The Mission UK" ~ The Spill Magazine
LA-based collective Beauty In Chaos is back with the new single 'Kiss Me (Goodbye)' and stunning performance video, filmed and directed by Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films. This track features Leeds-born Wales-raised artist extraordinaire Julian Shah-Tayler on vocals, as well as Pete Parada (Face To Face, The Offspring) on drums.
With Grammy nominated BIC cohort Michael Rozon in the producer’s chair, “Kiss Me’ packs a bit more glam and post-rock power than the collective's latest 'Behind The Veil’ album, yet BIC curator Michael Ciravolo’s trademark goth-gaze textures dance in and around the song’s infectious melody and chord structure.
“Julian had done a handful wonderful re-envisions for us over the last two albums, which lead me to listening to his fantastic solo work. I felt he had an entirely unique voice and captivation stage presence, so I jumped at the chance to work with him on a song!” says BIC curator Michael Ciravolo.
“Vicente has done so many of our videos, it is almost second-nature for us when filming. He is very aware of how adamant I am that each video is different from its predecessor. I was drawn to this video location, and just wanted to go in and have fun in the multiple ‘locations’ we had at our disposable there. And, of course in true BIC artistry, this is way different than the almost mini-movie script I handed Vicente for our latest single 'Bloodletting'. It was Julian’s idea to weave in an ever so slight story line at the end."
Julian Shah-Tayler, known for his electro rock new wave 'intellipop', has pursued a luminous path involving collaboration, performance, writing and production for the likes of David J (Bauhaus, Love & Rockets), music industry icon Alan McGee, Joaquin Phoenix and Antony Langdon (Spacehog), Siobhan Fahey (Bananarama, Shakespears Sister) and legendary producer Robert Margouleff (Stevie Wonder, Devo).
Having considerable success in TV and film (including for Disney's 'Maleficent'), he received a Golden Trailer award for his work with Lana Del Ray on the movie's trailer and has also had his music performed at the Oscars. When he is not writing and recording original material or producing other artists, Julian Shah-Tayler is selling out venues with his Depeche Mode tribute band Strangelove.
“I’m honoured to collaborate with Michael on this excellent song. I loved the track from first listen and found it meshed perfectly with my aesthetic. Romantic and slightly dark, without straying too far into the irretrievable goth realm," says Julian Shah-Tayler.
“We both decided we wanted it to be more than just a band-performance video. Since the lyrics are about the dissolution of a relationship, it felt appropriate to me to bring in the exquisite Eva Strangelove - burlesque dancer and my lissome love - to play the role of my temptress and heart wrecker in an improvised sci-fi Lynchian narrative of loss and rejection.”
‘Kiss Me (Goodbye)' is out on May 3 via 33.3 Music Collective, available everywhere digitally, including Bandcamp. More music from Beauty In Chaos can be found at www.beautyinchaosmusic.com/music-store
SINGLE CREDITS
Julian Shah-Tayler – voices, synth
Michael Ciravolo – guitars and textures
Michael Rozon – bass, piano, drum programming
Pete Parada – live drums
Lyrics by Julian Shah-Tayler
Music by Michael Ciravolo and Michael Rozon
Recorded, mixed and produced by Michael Rozon
Additional recording by Pete Parada and Julian Shah-Tayler
Mastered by Becker Mastering (Pasadena, CA)
VIDEO CREDITS
Filmed and directed by Vicente Cordero (Industrialism Films)
Filmed on location at CinePacks Studios, Los Angeles
Edited by Ryan Conlon
Gaffers – Kevin Angel and Chris Rivera
Julian Shah-Tayler – voices
Michael Ciravolo – guitar
Tish Ciravolo – Bass
Dirk Doucette – drums
Eva Stangelove – catsuit
HorseHead guy - ?
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HOT MILK Release Brand New Single & Video "PARTY ON MY DEATHBED"
Hot Milk have announced yet another massive single from their debut album 'A CALL TO THE VOID' set for release 25th August 2023 on Music For Nations. Pre-order the album HERE. Highlighting today's announcement is the release of lead single "PARTY ON MY DEATHBED" and it's official music video.
The track, ‘PARTY ON MY DEATHBED’ premiered on Clara Amfo's BBC Radio 1 show this evening. The track fizzes with life but is ultimately powered by a sense of reckless abandon. Shifting upwards through sonic gears to deliver an open-armed and iconoclastic party anthem that pays no attention to the idea of tomorrow, residing firmly and resolutely in the here and now.
A track forged in the fiery debauchery of backstage areas and late-night bars it combines the band’s love for electronic beats, synthesised melodies and hard riffs, resulting in a sound that echoes The Prodigy as much as it does Paramore.
Co-vocalist Han Mee deviously welcomes “lovers of the night, haters of the daylight, come one come all” to unite behind the track that firmly encourages freak flags to fly freely, and invites all listeners to adopt a norm of non-compliance, a dedication to deeds of defiance and to be comfortable in the unconventional. Commenting further on the track, Han Mee shares:
"We can’t be helped, we just wanna squeeze out every morsel of this life and being a bit of a wreckhead has come hand in hand with the pursuit of fun. Can’t be stopped, don’t wanna be stopped, we’re sorry but we’re not, maybe we’re just lost. Who cares, life’s about connection n getting off the fuckin internet n losing ur mind on the streets of Manny and finding it again on your way home.”
For some, it might feel like a long time coming but Hot Milk always knew that when the time came to make their debut album, they had to be ready for it. It will be their loudest statement yet of who they are and what they stand for, an opportunity to show the world what they are made of.
Tracks on the debut album walk on a tightrope between the humorous and the serious, brimming with what might be called positive nihilism. They’re not so much finding the light in the dark as they are laughing because if they don’t, they’ll cry.
The first single ‘HORROR SHOW’, boisterously ushered in a new era of Hot Milk, one that is bolder, brasher, and more impactful than ever before. Premiering on Radio 1’s FUTURE ARTIST show Jack Saunders commented that “The odds are pitted against this band, it’s not often a traditional emo breaks through, but Hot Milk have fought the whole entire way to make their mark, find their way into your top tens, become a favourite for you, and Horror Show’s the best yet.”
The band have blossomed over the course of three self-produced EPs, this constant stream of releases has meant that Hot Milkwere never away from the spotlight – or the stages they call home. Their rise kept accelerating, taking them to stadium support slots with Foo Fighters, the main stages of some of the best festivals Globally, an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel in the US to tours with bands like Pale Waves and their own headline sold-out shows to over 50 million streams of the EPs alone. Crucially, however, they were giving themselves space to find themselves as artists.
The band recorded the album between Manchester, Los Angeles and Stockholm with the bands very own Jim Shaw at the Producing helm for the majority of the record, much like all previous releases. An element that has become so important to the band and allowing them to control just exactly what they want to be as artists.
A CALL TO THE VOID is the English translation of the French phrase l’appel du vide, referring to the brain’s trick of spotting opportunities to die. It’s the eerie jolt that is felt when you stand waiting for a train and the thought that you could jump, and end your life in a heartbeat, intrudes in your head. It’s that brief moment of being reminded of the fragility of existence.
The more alt-pop inspired ‘Bloodstream’, meanwhile, was made for creating moments on the big stages the band have always aspired to reach. The most important thing for the band, however, is that these songs are written to scream from the speakers of the stage, and for their refrains to be screamed back at them by the adoring, tight-knit community they’ve built. “Live is where I’m happiest, live is where it’s home,” says Han. “We wrote songs with the intention of people going off, making you feel good, opening the pit up, letting go, crying, getting on your mate’s shoulders. It’s church for us.”
Hot Milk have just finished a tour of South America and will be playing a various festivals and shows across the US, UK and EU this Summer including Adjacent Festival in Atlantic City and headline dates in Allston, MA, Washington, DC and New York
Hot Milk US Headline Shows
23 May 2023 - Brighton Music Hall, Allston, MA
25 May 2023 - Union Stage, Washington, DC
26 May 2023 - Mercury Lounge, New York, NY
28 May 2023 - Adjacent Festival, Atlantic City. NJ
Hot Milk Summer Festivals
2nd June 2023- Rock Am Ring, Germany
4th June 2023- Rock Im Park, Germany
09 June 2023 - Download Festival, Castle Donington UK
17th June 2023- Pinkpop, Netherlands
29th June 2023- Lollapalooza Stockholm, Sweden
30 June 2023 - Rock Werchter, Werchter Belgium
01 July 2023 - Main Square, Arras France
07 July 2023 - TRNSMT Festival, Glasgow UK
20th July 2023- Deichbrand Festival, Cuxhaven, Germany
22nd July 2023- Lollapalooza Paris, France
25 August 2023 - Leeds Festival, Leeds UK
27 August 2023 - Reading Festival, Reading UK
With A CALL TO THE VOID, Hot Milk will launch themselves into the upper echelons of the British rock scene.
Drummer KEVIN PARADIS Joins NE OBLIVISCARIS for Upcoming Tours, Shares Drum Play-Through for 'Equus'
Progressive metal outfit NE OBLIVISCARIS is now revealing that drummer Kevin Paradis (BENIGHTED, MITHRIDATIC, etc.) will be performing drums during the band's upcoming headlining tours! To celebrate this union, Paradis has shared a drum play-through for the song "Equus," which is taken from NE OBLIVISCARIS' new album, 'Exul,' which is out now! Watch the video below.
NE OBLIVISCARIS comments, "We are tremendously excited to announce that Kevin Paradis will be joining us on our 'EXUL' world tour that kicks off in Europe next week! This incredible French drummer, known for his work in Benighted amongst many other acts, was actually the very first person we reached out to after discussing amongst ourselves who we could potentially invite to audition for the band. We were all blown away by his playing and how quickly he connected with the material once he started learning our songs and are thrilled to have him joining us on the road."
Kevin Paradis adds, "When Ne Obliviscaris reached out to me, I considered this a great opportunity to play meaningful and spirited music that blends different atmospheres into great songs and I am honored to be trusted by the band for their upcoming 'EXUL' tours. Learning and rehearsing the songs has already been a huge pleasure and a great challenge. But now I can't wait to experience this music live with them and to use my drumming skills to serve Ne Obliviscaris' beautiful music."
NE OBLIVISCARIS' European/UK tour kicks off next week on May 5! For all upcoming live dates and tickets, visit the band's website HERE.
'Exul' is out now! The band's stunning video for the new song "Graal" can be found HERE.
Order 'Exul' HERE or stream/download HERE.
NE OBLIVISCARIS + BEYOND CREATION (w/ PERSEFONE):
10/05: Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage [TICKETS]
10/06: Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts [TICKETS]
10/07: Richmond, VA @ The Broadberry [TICKETS]
10/08: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade [TICKETS]
10/10: Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum [TICKETS]
10/11: Orlando, FL @ The Haven [TICKETS]
10/13: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live [TICKETS]
10/14: Dallas, TX @ The Echo Lounge [TICKETS]
10/15: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center [TICKETS]
10/17: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater [TICKETS]
10/18: Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater [TICKETS]
10/20: San Diego, CA @ House Of Blues [TICKETS]
10/21: Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco Theater [TICKETS]
10/22: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge [TICKETS]
10/24: Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall [TICKETS]
10/25: Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory [TICKETS]
10/26: Reno, NV @ Virginia Street Brewhouse [TICKETS]
10/27: Portland, OR @ BossaNova Ballroom [TICKETS]
10/28: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]
10/29: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater [TICKETS]
10/31: Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room [TICKETS]
11/01: Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre [TICKETS]
11/03: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre [TICKETS]
11/04: Lincoln, NE @ Royal Grove [TICKETS]
11/05: Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line [TICKETS]
11/07: Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]
11/08: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom [TICKETS]
11/09: Toronto, ON @ Opera House [TICKETS]
11/10: Montreal, QC @ Club Soda [TICKETS]
11/11: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall [TICKETS]
11/13: New York, NY @ Gramercy Theater [TICKETS]
Drum tracking for Exul, the fourth long-player from Australian extreme progressive metallers NE OBLIVISCARIS, started in March 2020. There is an ominous tone to that date: March 2020. The pandemic demarcation line. That month, Daniel Presland laid down his drums in Nashville, Tennessee, with American producer Mark Lewis. As flight cancellations increased and borders shuttered, Presland made it home literally hours before Australia closed theirs. Lewis, guitarist Benjamin Baret and bassist Martino Garattoni weren’t as lucky. They were due to land in Australia in the days that followed to continue tracking, but were forced to remain overeseas indefinitely. With recording studios shuttered throughout Melbourne, a slow, tedious, life-altering two-year grind to complete Exul ensued for NE OBLIVISCARIS.
What should have been the continued upward swing after 2017’s critically acclaimed Urn turned into the most fraught moment of NE OBLIVISCARIS’s career. Clean vocalist and violinist Tim Charles says the period “came close to breaking us completely.” It was a time filled with death, relationships breaking down, despair and financial loss. Presland, NE OBLIVISCARIS’s drummer since 2005, amicably parted ways in early 2022, throwing yet another wrench into the band’s plans.
There are, however, happy accidents scattered throughout the creation of Exul. The extra, unexpected downtime allowed the band to fine-tune and even re-write parts previously set in stone before the pandemic. Charles’s violin solo at the end of “Graal” is a prime example: His original idea wasn’t fully realized until he revisited the song in early 2021 and promptly came up with a new part. It was a classic “a-ha” moment that improved the song.
“Getting an opportunity to have a song mostly done for a year or so and then go back to it, find what you loved about it the first time and maybe even improve it in some ways was a nice silver lining from all the delays,” says Charles. “I think because we had so many delays that were out of our control, we were even more determined to take our time to make sure when the time came to record and to mix, that we ensured it was the absolute best it could be in every way.”
Seven additional studios and three more countries later, Exul was finally mixed and mastered in July 2022.
The album personifies NE OBLIVISCARIS’s distinctive, boundary-pushing ethos. The band’s trademark blend of emotion and beauty is as towering as ever, if not even more compelling, particularly how Charles’s violin lines carefully weave their way around Baret and fellow guitarist Matt Klavins’ riffing. The duality of Charles’s clean vocals and Xenoyr’s growls remains the narrative anchor, elevating songs that emanate sophistication and are a masterclass in composition.
“Our approach is always the same,” says Charles, “which is essentially to just write and see what comes out. Exul definitely had its challenges during the songwriting process. Part of the beauty of how our music comes together is that we are quite different individuals bringing an array of ideas together. From there, we work out how to combine them into something that is seamless and beautiful to us. We were determined to make this our best and most complete album yet, which definitely resulted in it taking longer. But we are so proud of this album and it’s exciting to finally share it with the world.”
The album’s centerpiece is the two-part “Misericorde I – As the Flesh Fails” and “Misericorde – Anatomy of Quiescence.” (A NE OBLIVISCARIS album is not complete without a multi-part epic!) According to Charles, Part II began by taking a song they thought was finished (Pt I) and asking, “What if after that…?” The band then wrote a section that took the piece in a new direction and what was a 7 minute song, became an almost 17 minute 2 part epic.
“The bulk of Part I was written more so by Benji and Martino,” notes Charles. “You can hear the very guitar-driven approach present throughout that track. Part II, by contrast, was written more so by myself in collaboration with others and the emphasis changes more towards expansive solos and slow-developing sections that build towards the epic finale. These two tracks are a great example of how it’s the combination of our different strengths as songwriters spread across an album that results in the sound that is 'NE OBLIVISCARIS'.”
Charles’s violin parts, whether on “Misericorde II,” “Equus” or “Suspyre,” exude confidence. The instrument has always been central to the band’s sound. On Exul, Charles’s violin playing is taken to another level. “I think that over the years, in regards to how my violin interacts within NeO’s music, I’ve simply continued to add more strings to my bow, so to speak,” he says. “With ‘Exul,’ I definitely explored even further the use of layers of violin and viola parts to create a more textured feel compared to other albums. ‘Mesericorde II’ was definitely a bit of a breakthrough song for me, where I felt I could utilize the strings in a way that hadn’t been done in NeO’s music before. In the end, whatever serves the song best is always the aim and having more ways of creating music makes it easier to serve the song.”
The Exul album title came to Xen when he was summing up the album’s feeling musically and lyrically. Coincidentally, it matched the experience of most people during the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. “I think everyone at some point has felt at odds with the world around them, felt alone, cast out, or misunderstood,” says Xen. “Exul felt right to use in a broader sense and as a lone word, for we each have our own history and a story of exile.
“Overall, there’s a darker core to this album, perhaps more ominous than previous releases,” he continues. “However abstract the lyrics are, they involve some form of unwanted departure — all journeys into torment, passion, longing and even despair. They touch on the process of physical and psychological destruction that comes from that sense or reality of being exiled, whether forced from one’s land, ostracised from a community, shunned by a religion, or even simply being treated differently for being who they are.”
Touring will factor heavily into NE OBLIVISCARIS’s 2023 plans. The band will embark on headlining tours worldwide that will hit new territories. As luck would have it, the return to live show activity will coincide with the release of Exul and the band’s 20th anniversary. As one of Australia’s leading extreme metal exports, there is a distinct sense of gratitude from Charles and his bandmates. They’re looking forward to sharing it with fans when they resume touring.
“Simply getting the opportunity to perform music that we’ve written on stages around the world to people that genuinely love and connect with it,” finishes Charles when talking about NE OBLIVISCARIS’s 20-year journey. “There is something incredibly special about the energy that exists between an artist and audience at a concert and it’s an honor to get the opportunity to spend 2023 connecting with people in that way once more.”
Style: Progressive Extreme Metal
Recording Info:
• Exul was produced, mixed & mastered by Mark Lewis, Nashville, USA
• Co-produced by Ne Obliviscaris
• Drums Performed by Dan Presland & Engineered by Mark Lewis at Addiction Studios, Nashville, USA
• Additional Drum Engineering by John Douglass
• Bass recorded at Domination Studio, Italy by Simone Bertozzi and Simone Mularoni
• Acoustic Guitars recorded at Bud Studios, Merignac, France by Mathieu Pascal
• Harsh Vocals recorded at Audio Ninja Studios, Melbourne, Australia by Troy McCosker
• Violin and Viola on all tracks and Clean Vocals on tracks 5 & 6 recorded and engineered by Troy McCosker at Pony Music, Melbourne.
• Clean Vocals on Tracks 1, 2, 3 & 4 recorded at Studio TC, Melbourne, Australia
• Additional Clean vocal engineering by Anthony Iorio
• Benjamin & Matt’s rhythm guitars were recorded in their home studios in France and Australia and re-amped by Mark Lewis in Nashville.
Recording line-up:
Xen- Harsh Vocals
Tim Charles – Clean Vocals, Violin, Viola & Keyboards
Benjamin Baret- Lead Guitars
Matthew Klavins- Guitar
Martino Garattoni - Bass
Dan Presland- Drums
Current line-up:
Xen- Harsh Vocals
Tim Charles – Clean Vocals, Violin, Viola & Keyboard
Benjamin Baret- Lead & Acoustic Guitar
Matthew Klavins- Guitar
Martino Garattoni – Bass
Guest musicians:
Additional Violin on tracks 1, 2 & 3 performed by Emma Charles
Additional vocals on Track 1 performed by Alana K Vocal
Cello on Tracks 1 & 4 performed by Dalai Theofilopoulou
Cover artwork: Xen
Links:
www.facebook.com/NeObliviscarisBand
www.instagram.com/neobliviscarisofficial
www.twitter.com/neobliviscaris3
www.youtube.com/NeObliviscaris
www.neobliviscarissom.bandcamp.com
www.patreon.com/neobliviscaris
https://www.neobliviscaris.com.au/
Pre-sales: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/NeO-exul
Download/Stream: https://orcd.co/neoexul
Formats:
Digital
Digipak
Digibox
Vinyl in various colours
Cassette
Death Ray Vision (Feat. KsE bassist Mike D) Announce New Album + Share "Behead the King" Video — WATCH👑
DEATH RAY VISION TO DROP NEW ALBUM NO MERCY FROM ELECTRIC EYES ON JUNE 30 VIA METAL BLADE RECORDS
BAND FEATURES KILLSWITCH ENGAGE BASSIST MIKE D'ANTONIO AND INTRODUCES NEW VOCALIST
Birthed at the juncture where hardcore and punk meet metal, DEATH RAY VISION have announced their forthcoming third album, No Mercy From Electric Eyes, due out June 30 via Metal Blade Records. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band has shared the video for "Behead the King." Watch the video below.
"'Behead the King' is about the helplessness you feel watching the world burn around you and being powerless to do anything about it," says guitarist Pete Cortese. "It was a blast working with director Anthony Jarvis on the video."
"This new Death Ray Vision record is ready to rip your face off," shares bassist Mike D'Antonio. "With release day imminent, we are very excited to unveil the newest DRV video for 'Behead the King.' Paying homage to Boston, both past and present, it features DRV's newest member — Keith Bennett on vocals. Filled with blistering riffs and mind-melting breakdowns, get ready forNo Mercy From Electric Eyes."
DEATH RAY VISION ARE:
Keith Bennett — Vocals
Chris Rosati — Guitar/vocals
Pete Cortese — Guitar
Mike D'Antonio — Bass
Colin Conway — Drums
DEATH RAY VISION ON TOUR:
6/9 — Hampton Beach, NH — Casino Ballroom (w/ Killswitch Engage)
6/23 — Holyoke, MA — GatewayCity Arts (w/Tree)
6/24 — Brooklyn, NY — Kingsland (w/Tree)
6/25 — Providence, RI — Alchemy (w/Tree)
6/30 — Cambridge, MA — Sonia (Record Release Show w/ Burning Wind, Apollyon, Grotesqueries and Klaxon)
ABOUT DEATH RAY VISION:
Commencing writing in late 2018 following a tour with Killswitch Engage — who share bassist Mike D'Antonio with DRV — the band had a lot of creative momentum still burning following that year's Negative Mental Attitude and kept it rolling. The results will demonstrate that they are playing at the top of their game. "We're a lot more cohesive as a band after playing together for so many years, and we've gotten better at songwriting and collaborating to bring out the best in everyone’s ideas," says guitarist Pete Cortese.
A further new dimension affecting the sound is the addition of vocalis Bennett to the band's ranks, who the existing members knew would be the perfect fit from his time with notable acts Wrecking Crew, Panzerbastard (both of whom shared the stage with Cortese and D'Antonio's other band Overcast), and Ramallah. "Keith brings a whole lot of piss and vinegar, with a side of street cred. He brought a new sense of enthusiasm and excitement and got us even more fired up to make a great record," says Cortese. Guitarist Chris Rosatiadds, "Creatively speaking, Keith is a force of nature. His ability to get inside a new song and quickly come up with vocals and lyrics is really something to witness."
Lyrically, No Mercy From Electric Eyes is a more politically charged record than their previous releases - “it’s more pissed off, and anyone paying attention to the state of the world can understand why,” says Cortese - but it’s also deeply personal for Bennett. “Every word I’m singing is from the heart,” says the vocalist. “I should have been dead a few years ago, I’m here for a reason. These lyrics are a direct line to how I feel, how I live, what I see."
When it came to tracking, drummer Colin Conway laid down his parts at Mad Oak studio with long time associate Benny Grotto, while everything else was recorded, engineered and produced by Rosati at his home studio, Mass Metal Studios.
The record is wrapped up with a title drawn from the lyrics of one of the tracks — Cortese pointing out that it makes perfect sense given their band name - and vivid artwork courtesy of D’Antonio, which according to the bassist stems from the idea “of ‘being under the thumb of an ethereal overlord’. The fear of knowing the ‘master’ is watching your every move, from a short distance away. In this world, only obedience is accepted and absolutely no mercy is given to those who fail.” Having poured so much of their hearts and souls into No Mercy From Electric Eyes, the band hope to play the songs live as much as possible, and have aspirations of touring outside of the US for the first time, but at the end of the day they are proud of what they have achieved and believe they are worth giving a damn about, because they give a damn about everything they do. “We made a great record that doesn’t sound like many contemporary metal bands,” says Cortese. “It’s heavy as fuck without having to rely on drop Z tuning, and it’s a great balance of aggressive and melodic without sounding contrived.”
São Paulo's BIKE releases 'Arte Bruta' album, the most daring leap in the group's career
"Ultimate ambassadors of Brazilian musicality... creative, trance-inducing, percussive- and groove-led explosion of beautiful sound" ~ The Spill Magazine
"Cool blend of slightly trippy vibes, sunshine breaking through the haze sonics, drifting ambiance, and some darker, more brooding musical lines to add ballast and edge" ~ Big Takeover Magazine
"Positive, reflective and stimulating... The light of the sun is here with slight strobes of dark trippiness caught between the trance-like guitar riffs" ~ Amplify Music Magazine
"A blurring of psyche-rock and tropicalia forms a wall of intrigue... a duvet of graceful momentum" ~ Sound Read Six
"Mellow lined, inner exploring vocals and sultry melodic weaving... an animated adventure to bass and drums, a rhythmic liveliness bringing rich energy and movement to the intimation soaked landscape" ~ Ringmaster Review
Brazil-based sonic adventurers BIKE have released their ‘Arte Bruta' album, their fifth overall and the first since the Covid pandemic broke. Led by producer and guitarist Guilherme Held, this recording exudes maturity and embraces a more Brazilian sound than past releases.
Released via Quadrado Mágico Records and Before Sunrise Records, the blazing musical path they have traversed in the past few months saw them perform live on Seattle's KEXP, play dozens of shows at SXSW and Treefort Music Fest, support The Brian Jonestown Massacre in their native city, and release three singles - 'Santa Cabeça' ('Holy Head'), 'Filha Do Vento' ('Daughter of the Wind') and 'O Torto Santo' ('The Sacred Crooked').
Formed in 2015 by Julito Cavalcante (guitar and vocals), Diego Xavier (guitar and voice), Daniel Fumega (drums) and João Gouvea (bass), BIKE's trajectory has been one of long journeys - both sonically and geographically.
The ‘Arte Bruta’ album represents the process of self-analysis this psych-rock, post-Tropicalia, noise rock collective has undergone in recent years, resulting in the most daring leap in the group's career. A slow-burning mirror, this album took the band the longest time to compose and record. The intricate and consummate result can be enjoyed with every passing minute of listening pleasure.
Like most of the band's albums, 'Arte Bruta' started with the title and the megalomaniac idea of releasing the album on vinyl with just two lengthy compositions. While the downtime of the pandemic allowed this to expand into something much greater, the title itself remained, alluding to the clash between artistic sophistication and the harshness of brutality. Seen by many as an artistic movement, especially because of its French nomenclature, "art brut", the term designates creators who are not aware that their creation can be seen as art.
The band's characteristic psychedelia is still there, but the musical and lyrical references transcend the lysergic references of previous albums. There is also an Afro-Brazilian filter that runs through 'Arte Bruta', as well as echoes of international rock - 60s psychedelic rock, 70s tropicalism and post-tropicalism, German progressive rock and the rhythmic structure of krautrock.
BIKE released their debut album '1943' in 2015, followed by 'Em Busca da Viagem Eterna' (2017), 'Their Shamanic Majesties' Third Request' (2018) and 'Quarto Templo' (2019) - each bringing them critical acclaim. BIKE is also the only Brazilian band that has released music ('Enigma Do Dente Falso') in 2014) through Columbia Records imprint, 30th Century Records, founded by cult American producer Danger Mouse.
In addition to touring Europe three times and playing more than 400 shows in 16 Brazilian states, BIKE has also shared the stage with The Black Angels and Os Mutantes.
As of May 5, the 'Arte Bruta' album is available from fine digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
ALBUM CREDITS
Recorded by Gustavo Mendes & Guilherme Held
Recorded at Estúdio Held in São Paulo
Mixed by Guilherme Held
Mastered by Fernando Sanches at Estúdio El Rocha
Produced by Guilherme Held
Lyrics by Julito Cavalcante
Songs by BIKE, except 'Arcoverde" and 'Além-Céu' by Guilherme Held and "Cedro" and 'Yaripo' by Guilherme Held and BIKE
Julito Cavalcante – vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, garabiroba and percussion
Diego Xavier – vocals, electric guitar and acoustic guitar
Daniel Fumega – drums and percussions
João Gôuvea – bass, synthesizers and harmonium
Guilherme Held – electric guitar on Cedro
Cover artwork and design by Juli Ribeiro
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Canada's Locket Share "Rearview Memory" — LISTEN
"Rearview Memory" wears its late '90s and early '00s influences on its sleeve! The mid-tempo song will remind you of all your favorite emo and Warped Tour bands of yore, all the while remaining distinctly modern and moving the alt rock genre forward. Gritty guitars and a feedback-laden outro give the song, which examines how the past can help you navigate your future, its edge.
"'Rearview Memory' is our take on a 'throwback' sort of vibe," says singer Brad Garcia. "We leaned heavily into our influences from the '90s and early 2000s, and infused it with the sort of songwriting and modern production that feels very 'Locket.' It's a song about reflecting on your past and using those memories — or that view— to help navigate your future. Learning from all the mistakes and failures and successes we'd all stumbled through as young-adults."
Locket, whose core members (Garcia, guitarist Cory Bergeron and bassist Travis Morrison) have achieved more than they ever could have dreamed of when they started out 10 years ago in a band under a different name. Once reforming as Locket, they released the album All Out in late 2019. The record earned positive press from publications including Billboard, The Alternative,and New Noise, and the single "Hunnie" has racked up more than 1.3 million Spotify streams.