Weathers Coheadlining Tour With Almost Monday Tickets On Sale NOW

Weathers fans, rejoice! Tickets to the Los Angeles-based alt-rock group's newly announced coheadlining run with Almost Monday are on sale now. Prior to today, the band released their latest album 'Are We Having Fun?' via Sumerian Records and shared the official music video for the track "One Of A Kind". To purchase tickets please click here, stream the album at the link here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Weathers news coming soon.

Weathers + Almost Monday Coheadlining Dates

August 4 - San Diego, CA @ Quartyard

August 6 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge

August 8 - Oklahoma City, OK @ Beer City Music Hall

August 9 - St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill

August 11 - Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon

August 12 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

August 14 - Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall

August 15 - Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall

August 16 - Cleveland, OH @ Mahall's

August 18 - Washington D.C. @ Union Stage

August 19 - Philadelphia, PA @ Foundry at Fillmore

August 20 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground

August 22 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground

August 23 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom

August 25 - Richmond, VA @ Canal Club

Weathers cycle through vibes at the speed of life. Text messages to cheaters, actual conversations about mental health among friends, and a shared passion for eighties and nineties nostalgia (coming-of-age comedies, in particular) turn into fodder for their undeniable and unforgettable alternative anthems. The acclaimed Los Angeles trio—Cameron Boyer [vocals, guitar], Cameron Olsen [guitar] and Brennen Bates [bass]—infuse their third full-length offering, Are We Having Fun? [Sumerian Records], with gleeful unpredictability.

“It’s meant to be unpredictable,” affirms Boyer. “Since there’s a cohesive sound, you’re essentially living in the same universe, but you’re listening to a bunch of different stories. We dug into how relationships and love can fuck with your head as much as anything else can. We welcomed the changes in our lives, because it was time to evolve—which is also when you should do a new record.”

The band initially emerged back in 2015. A year later, they released the breakthrough single “Happy Pills”, amassing over 171 million Spotify streams and counting. They parlayed this momentum into Kids in the Night (2018) and Pillows & Therapy (2021). The latter boasted fan favorites such as “Rehab”“Losing Blood”, and “C’est la vie”, which reeled in over 28 million Spotify streams and counting. Meanwhile, Billboard proclaimed, “Their message empowers through the acceptance of something we all consider flaws at some point.” Of Pillows & Therapy, Under The Radar noted, “The band married grungey alt rock and synth-laden pop rock, embracing newly anthemic sounds as well as revisiting their ‘90s influences,” while Beyond The Stage Magazine proclaimed, “Weathers’ Pills & Therapy is the best medicine.” 

Throughout 2022, they wrote and recorded what would become Are We Having Fun? with producer Jason Suwito (Sir Sly, Imagine Dragons). They absorbed the ebbs and flows of the Post-Pandemic season in their music as they sonically nodded to classic bands like My Chemical Romance and The Killers.

“We were kids in the two-thousands, so we love over-the-top emotional tunes with a heavier sound,” Boyer goes on. “When we were making the record, we were feeling a bit of rage and sort of doomed. So we asked ourselves, ‘Is this even fun anymore? Or, are we doing this because we’re stuck?’ Since the music encompasses a lot of raw emotion, we decided to be very honest with the title.”

“We want you to walk away feeling like you were heard, and it’s okay to not be okay,” Boyer leaves off. “At the same time, we’re trying to get out of the darkness, because no one wants to be in the dark for too long. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. When you’re on the floor crying, you’re not the only one.”

“To us, Weathers is a lifestyle and a family,” Brennen concludes. “So, it’s important for the three of us to express ourselves, stick together, and support each other as well as everybody out there who supports us.”

Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation & Tractor Supply Company Award Over $250,000 in Grants to 52 Animal Shelters

Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning Country superstar Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, teamed up for the third consecutive year to donate more than $250,000 to animal shelters across the nation. Through MuttNation’s Mutts Across America program, one outstanding shelter or foster-based rescue in every state – plus Washington, D.C. and a “Wildcard” pick – are being honored with a surprise $5,000 grant.

“Finding deserving shelters and rescue groups across the country is easy,” said Bev Lambert, Miranda’s mother and co-founder of MuttNation, who also conceived Mutts Across America. “It’s narrowing it down to just one in each state that’s really tough.”

“Mutts Across America is MuttNation’s cornerstone – it was our first signature program,” added Miranda. “These grants give us the chance to show our appreciation and spotlight shelters across the country for their hard work, year-round, to improve the lives of shelter pets. We’re so proud to partner with Tractor Supply on this and other programs, allowing us to elevate our goals and increase the number of animals’ lives we can change.”

Since the initiative’s origin nine years ago, MuttNation’s Mutts Across America has supported more than 450 shelters with over $1.75 million in grants. Tractor Supply began partnering with MuttNation in 2021.

“Shelter pets have our hearts at Tractor Supply,” stated Kimberley Gardiner, chief marketing officer at Tractor Supply. "Miranda’s passion for this cause and the work she has done through MuttNation truly inspire us and supporting their work is a privilege and joy. These shelters are saving the lives of animals and pets and providing the care they need as they wait for their future owners.”

Each year, MuttNation conducts extensive research to carefully choose the organizations that will be honored with the annual grants and, this year, is specifically recognizing some of the outstanding shelters that help seniors, special needs dogs, large dogs and pit mixes; the “Love Harder” dogs that are easy to love but hardest to get adopted. There is no application process for Mutts Across America, and the recipients are given no advance notice before receiving the award.

In addition to the Mutts Across America partnership, MuttNation and Tractor Supply started the Relief For Rescues Fund earlier this year to help shelters and shelter pets recover from natural disasters. To date, the fund has generated over $357,000 to support shelter animals affected by disasters such as floods, fires, hurricanes and tornadoes, with funding already dispersed to organizations responding to shelter pets impacted by severe flooding in California’s Central Valley, a violent EF4 tornado in Mississippi and more.

Tractor Supply is the exclusive retailer of MuttNation pet products, with a percentage of all sales going to the MuttNation Foundation to promote and facilitate its mission.  
 
The 2023 Mutts Across America grant recipients are:

About MuttNation Foundation
Founded by Miranda and her mom, Bev Lambert, in 2009, MuttNation is a donation-supported 501c(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. MuttNation provides financial support and works with transport partners to assist and relocate animals during times of natural disaster. MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert, a pet line of toys and supplies that benefits the Foundation, is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores throughout the US. www.muttnation.com  

About Miranda Lambert
Already a decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, passionate shelter animal advocate, restaurateur and business woman, superstar Miranda Lambert adds New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of titles with the arrival of her debut book, “
Y’all Eat Yet?,” available everywhere now.

Palomino, her eighth solo album, arrived in 2022 as the largest female Country album debut of the year and earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Named among the best of the year by the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and many more, it marks the latest installment in a storied career that has spanned seven previous No. 1 solo albums, 11 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 70 prestigious awards and countless sales certifications, earning the most-awarded artist in ACM history praise from NPR as “the most riveting country star of her generation.”

With her headlining
Velvet Rodeo Las Vegas residency extended through late 2023 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Bakkt Theater, the top streaming female Country artist of 2022 was also named to the TIME100 list honoring the world’s most influential people, with Pitchfork declaring that she “manages the hat-trick of both timelessness and timely activism.” Whether challenging conventional gender notions in her recent Top 10 hit “If I Was A Cowboy” or using her voice to write and record the inclusive “Y’All Means All” anthem for Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” the Texas native continues to expand the tent of the Country genre via her music, including with her latest release, the cross-genre collaboration “If You Were Mine” with Leon Bridges.

Idyllwind, her clothing and cowboy boot collection, is an exclusive brand sold at all Boot Barn stores nationwide, while her home goods collection, Wanda June Home, is available exclusively at Walmart. She is also the first female artist to have her own venue on Broadway in Nashville with her Casa Rosa Tex-Mex cantina. An avid animal lover, Lambert’s MuttNation pet product line is available exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. with proceeds benefitting her MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit that has raised over $8 million since its inception in 2009. The Foundation’s mission is to promote the adoption of rescue pets, support animal shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
 
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About Tractor Supply
For 85 years, Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) has been passionate about serving the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, gardeners, pet enthusiasts and all those who enjoy living Life Out Here. Tractor Supply is the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the U.S., ranking 291 on the 2023 Fortune 500. The company’s more than 52,000 Team Members are known for delivering legendary service and helping customers pursue their passions, whether that means being closer to the land, taking care of animals or living a hands-on, DIY lifestyle. In store and online, Tractor Supply provides what customers need – anytime, anywhere, any way they choose at the low prices they deserve.

As of April 1, 2023, the Company operated 2,164 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states, including 81 stores acquired from Orscheln Farm and Home in 2022 that will be rebranded to Tractor Supply by the end of 2023. For more information on Tractor Supply, visit
www.tractorsupply.com.

Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense by Tractor Supply, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer providing products and services for pet owners. As of April 1, 2023, the Company operated 189 Petsense by Tractor Supply stores in 23 states. For more information on Petsense by Tractor Supply, visit
www.Petsense.com.

Photo Credit: Jamie Wright

"Songs For A Cause" Raises $2,500 for Opry Trust Fund

Morris Higham Managment’s songwriter series “Songs for a Cause” returned June 21, to a sold-out house at Nashville’s historic Bluebird Cafe. The evening of song featured performances from GRAMMY, CMA, ACM, and DOVE Award-winning songwriter, Tia Sillers; GRAMMY, DOVE, and 35 time IBMA-Award winner, Jamie Dailey of Dailey & Vincent; Season 22 Winner of "The Voice" making his Bluebird debut, Bryce Leatherwood; and songwriter Jeffrey East. In addition, Grand Ole Opry matriach and GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Jeannie Seely surprised the sold out crowd with a song she co-wrote with the late Glen Campbell.

In total, proceeds from the event tallied to $2500 benefiting Opry Trust Fund. Both Jamie and Jeannie spoke of their love and respect for Opry Trust Fund as Jamie is a former board member who worked through the COVID pandemic and Jeannie spoke of how the Fund helped her when she lost everything in the 2010 flood.

“The Opry is often referred to as a country music family,” said Dan Rogers, Opry executive producer and president of the Opry Trust Fund. “For nearly 60 years, that family has assisted members of the country music community in need through the Opry Trust Fund. With thanks to Opry members Jeannie Seely and Jamie Dailey as well as their friends plus so many others who will assist the Trust Fund this year, that important work is guaranteed to continue.”

To get involved with future "Songs for a Cause," contact MHM's Rob Filhart at 
rob@morrishigham.com.

Photo (L to R): Tia Sillers, Bryce Leatherwood, Jeannie Seely, Jamie Dailey, guitar player Shaun Richardson and songwriter Jeffrey East | Photo Credit: Morris Higham Management

Slighter & Craig Joseph Huxtable traverse a dark tunnel on 'Pulling Me Under' single. ‘The Futile Engine’ LP is out July 21 via Brutal Resonance

"A deep sound design that spans subterranean dubby techno and modern bass sounds... a subtle but totally unmistakable insistence, building intensity gradually and only releasing it as the song fades back into the shadows" ~ I Die: You Die

"When you hear Slighter, the room expands. The soundscapes Allrich creates are larger than life and the production is unquestionably smooth" ~ QRO Magazine

"Slick, motorik, infectious and polished... Fans of Meat Beat Manifesto, Fluke, Future Sound of London and Leftfield should take note here" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"A creeping sludgy sex appeal... A hungry snarling club growl for your next playlist"~ Sounds and Shadows


Alternative-electronic artist
Slighter presents his new single ‘Pulling Me Under’, on which Craig Joseph Huxtable (Ohm, Landscape Body Machine, Front Line Assembly, Noise Unit) provides evocative vocals over Slighter's signature atmospheric beats.

This is the second taste of 
'This Futile Engine' album, to be released this summer via Brutal Resonance Records, following the release of the lead single 'Have No Fear' (an intense, moody and cinematic offering with traditional A-side and B-side versions) via Confusion Inc.

Slighter is the solo moniker of
Colin C., who has been fine-tuning the future of electronic music since kickstarting his music in Mid City Los Angeles in the early 2000s. Creating from a unique vantage point, he was involved in collaborations for various Metropolis Records releases and Cleopatra Records compilations, in addition to Slighter releases via his own Confusion Inc. imprint.

‘Pulling Me Under’ is a natural progression of two singles for which Slighter and Craig Joseph Huxtable collaborated -
'Give Me' (2019) and 'Lights Out', as heard on FOX’s Second Chance in 2016.

"For me lyrics-wise, ‘Pulling Me Under’ is all about being locked in a battle with the self, combating depression and negative thinking. The narrative shift back and forth as the song progresses like a fight for the survival of one's psyche,” says Craig Joseph Huxtable.

Mixed and mastered at The Cell Studio, this new 13-track record also features collaborations with Steven Seibold of Hate Dept, Yvette Winkler of Vaselyne, Morgue VVitch, Deep Dark Water and more. Here again, through sonic experimentation and innovation, Slighter continues to provide new fuel for the counterculture..

“Craig and I met through mutual friends and pretty much hit it off right away. We started chatting on collaborations, and how he’d like to do some more vocals since he and Chris Peterson (Front Line Assembly) had recently formed their band together
Ohmelectronic with Craig as the front man. So we got on with that with ‘Lights Out’, which we had a total bast doing together for a FOX TV drama called ‘Second Chance’. It’s great to be back working with him on the new album. I think Craig’s vocals on ‘Pulling Me Under’ are some of his best and risky,” says Colin C.

“I want to give my friends a challenge to try something new when we work together. The most effortless sort of collaborations happen when you are working with people who bring out the best in you and push each other out of our comfort zones a bit. Every song I do with Craig is like that.”

While very much an independent artist who largely files under the musical radar, Slighter's music has also found its way on to mainstream shows over the years, with songs and remixes featured on such television shows as Showtime's 'House Of Lies', 'Elementary' (CBS), 'Bones' and 'Lethal Weapon' (FOX), 'Defiance' and 'Covert Affairs' (NBC-Universal).

As of June 28, 'Pulling Me Under (Video Mix)' will be available from fine digital platforms, including
Apple MusicSpotify and Bandcamp. 'This Futile Engine' will be released on July 21, both as a Deluxe Edition CD and digital download. It is available now for pre-order via Bandcamp.

SINGLE CREDITS
'Pulling Me Under' written by Colin Cameron Allrich (ASCAP) and Craig Joseph Huxtable (SOCAN)
Published by Negative Feedback (ASCAP)
Produced by Colin C. for Slighter
Created, mixed and mastered @
The Cell Studio
Conceptualized and executed by Colin C. for Confusion Inc. 2022-2023
'Have No Fear' lyrics and vocals by Colin Cameron Allrich
'Pulling Me Under' video by Confusion Inc.
'Have No Fear' video by Psyklon Industries


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BLACK MARKET KARMA and THE UNDERGROUND YOUTH spread good vibes on 'Wonky' single from their 'Friends In Noise' LP

"Emotive, tender and nostalgic...an intriguing and evocative release that effortlessly demonstrates Stan Belton's spectacular composing skills" ~ Clash Magazine

"A glorious scuzzy shoegaze blast that fuses a Jesus and Mary Chain insolence with a Velvet Underground drone, all wrapped up in a sixties sparkle. It swaggers, it prowls, it scowls with a black leather-jacketed sneer and yet scales immeasurable pop heights with a fuzzy bravado" ~ Backseat Mafia

"A delight, immediately pleasing the ears with catchy caresses of Belton’s guitar, warmly inviting the listener to soak in a magnetically psychedelic gaze... positively contagious" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Their psychedelic vision goes well beyond the influential underpinnings of 60s rock, presenting a kaleidoscopic array of sonic threads woven together into the fabulous tapestry" ~ Amplify Music Magazine


London psychedelic pop artist
Black Market Karma presents 'Wonky' featuring Craig Dyer of iconic psychedelic rock duo The Underground Youth, lifted from the band's eleventh full-length album 'Friends In Noise'. A collaborative album rooted in friendship, this record follows 2022's ‘Aped Flair & Hijacked Ideas' LP. Recorded over nine years, it was released via London boutique label Flower Power Records.

Revolving around songwriter Stanley Belton, Black Market Karma adds some much needed colour to this world with a carousel of jingle jangle and distorted wobble with flavours of psychedelia, fuzzed out tones and thumping grooves.

“Craig and I became pals during the nascent days of our bands. I remember that the kind of music we loved and wanted to make felt somewhat dead at the time, so it was special to come across groups like TUY and connect in that way.  He’s a good dude and a wicked lyricist. We’ve both been at it for over a decade since those early beginnings and it’s really nice to have this collaboration out together. It really is a perfect blend of both our groups. I dunno why we didn’t do it sooner,” says Stanley Belton.

With a thick and colourful sound channelled through vintage equipment, Black Market Karma's music is rooted in 60's guitar and pop music, other influences include folk, blues, lo-fi electronica, alt pop and soul.

“In the hazy days during which I started my project, many years ago now, before live shows and a global following, I found like-minded individuals and bands in a small online community. One of those individuals was Stan and his band Black Market Karma," explains Craig Dyer.

"Fast forward to a different time, years have passed and the both of us are still creating music under our long since chosen monikers. In a perfect celebration of that, Stan approaches me with his idea to collaborate on a song. I dig into the vaults of myself to produce something reminiscent of the period in which our bands began and the music that inspired those beginnings. The result was ‘Wonky’, a perfect blend of 50% Black Market Karma and 50% The Underground Youth.”

This follows up the latest audio-visual offering from this album - the
 'Heady Ideas'rework by Swedish cosmic mastermind Joakim Åhlund of Les Big Byrd, packed with slamming breakbeats, analogue filters and krauty synths. Earlier singles include 'The Sky Was All Diseased' with iconic vocalist Tess Parks and 'Aping Flair' with Ruari Meehan (Tess Parks & Anton Newcombe and Belakiss). This album also involves fellow Londoners The Confederate Dead

'Friends In Noise' is out now, available digitally via
Apple MusicSpotify and Bandcamp, and on 180-gram coloured vinyl, along with their latest 'Aped Flair & Hijacked Ideas' LP. In August, Black Market Karma will also release the output from the recent collaboration with Pete Kember (aka Sonic Boom) of Spacemen 3, which is now available for pre-order.

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The 3 Clubmen (XTC's Andy Partridge, Stu Rowe and Jen Olive) release debut EP and animated ‘Aviatrix‘ video

Dazzling pop, seriously good fun, and when you get musicians as outstanding as this they can make the complex layers of voices and instruments seem as simple as a bird taking flight" ~ Joyzine UK

"A warped, meter-shifting, proudly eccentric pop extravaganza" ~
The New York Times

"Modern pop, retro glam and many sonic explorations. Not far from XTC’s aesthetics, Andy Partridge and friends continues to stun with their vibrant harmonics" ~
London Cafe

"Pure uniqueness and in no time an addiction of individuality and enlivening adventure" ~ 
Ringmaster Review

'The 3 Clubmen' EP order https://burningshed.com/the-3-clubmen_the-3-clubmen-ep_cd

The 3 Clubmen - a new project made up of XTC's Andy Partridge, Jen Olive and Stu Rowe - present their eponymous debut EP, along with a clever vivid video for their debut single 'Aviatrix' - a perfect match of sounds and images.

Recalling XTC’s later pastoral period, a touch of Jen Olive’s math-pop angularity and the eclectic sound that runs through Stu Rowe’s Lighterthief back catalog, this EP is an avant-pop delight offering a strange, seductive blend of experimental pop, jazz and sci-fi cinema excellence.

'The 3 Clubmen' EP is supported by the home-team, so to speak, being released via Swindon's own Lighterthief label with distribution via Britain's Burning Shed.

The 3 Clubmen is the culmination of a decade of antics from these longtime collaborators - all of whom are part of the Lighterthief label family tree - with the writing and recording of this material starting years ago. While each artist has worked with the others in some form since 2008, This is the first time that Stu, Andy and Jen have combined forces as a trio, an inevitable partnership once described as “a three-headed Frankenstein's monster dancing at a neurodivergent singles club”.

"I’d go and hang out at Stu’s bunker, because it’s better than ‘playing with yourself’, arf arf, no, I think of him as a brother and love being down at his place. He’d say things like, “Andy, listen to what I found, that I think we’ve forgotten, it’s really good” or things like “I sent this idea to Jen and she zapped this great vocal suggestion back.” It kind of accrued like inventive barnacles, or fungus, really organically. But again, lots get thrown out. That’s the nature of improv. It’s heavy on the reject %. Miles Davis and Can knew that," says Andy Partridge.

"Our three musical sensibilities seemed to fit together very easily. Jen and Andy’s voices blend really well - we can all handle a little dissonance and odd time signatures - and we were all really open to any possibilities," says Stu Rowe.

Jen Olive adds, "The accidental discoveries are the best. I also really enjoy getting a piece of music that sounds like chaos and making sense of it somehow. That was real fun for me. Hearing something that by all rights should not be a “verse”- and saying “yep, this will be the verse” It becomes a game. Makes me giddy. But this setting created a lot of moments that I wouldn’t have on my own. There are a lot of favorite parts in that way."

Best known as co-founder of XTC, Partridge is known as the “godfather of Britpop". His most recent solo releases include
'My Failed Songwriting Career, Volumes 1 & 2', various XTC re-releases, the 'Planet England' EP with Robyn Hitchcock, the 'Powers' collection of sound pieces, and the 'Gonwards' album with Peter Blegvad. He has also recently written songs for The Monkees, Miles Kane and others.

Albuquerque-based LA native musician-songwriter Jen Olive has a series of albums to her name, in addition to writing and recording for A&M Records and contributing music to various American Film Institute projects. Her latest solo release was 2022's Stu Rowe-produced single 
'Two Futures'.

A key player on Swindon’s music scene, Stu Rowe has supported many artists as a guitarist, bassist and producer, including Paul Weller, Shriekback (Barry Andrews), Colin Moulding, Future Sound of London (The Amorphous Androgynous), and TC&I.
 
The Clubmen saga begins in 2006, when Andy and Stu first worked on
'Monstrance'. Riding on a mutual fascination with experimental music production,  a bi-weekly ritual soon emerged, starting at Stu’s Lighterthief Bunker and ending at the local pub, which resulted in sonic explorations and improvised recordings. A series of musical sketches gradually formed, setting the stage for Jen’s later involvement.

With interest reignited during the pandemic after being put on hold and largely forgotten, the trio decided to finish what they’d started all those years ago, resulting in their debut 4-track effort.

Signing to Andy’s label
APE HOUSE Records in 2008 (after recording her 'Warm Robot' album), Jen contributed lyrics and vocals on 'Up On Hi' and 'My Dream Sea', penned by Rowe and Partridge for Lighterthief's 'Trick Picture' and 'Hard Listening' EPs (released on APE HOUSE).
 
In 2010, the threesome were finally able to work together in person. The chemistry was instant, the room was buzzing and the ideas flowed. Over pints at The Roaring Donkey pub, they dubbed their project “The 3 Clubmen” after the local defence volunteer groups formed during the English Civil War. Clubmen protected themselves from both armies by fighting on their own side - the name seemed to fit.
 
After returning to the US, Jen released her
 'I Say Love' EP (involving collaborations with Andy and Stu individually) and then 'The Breaks' album, a three-year endeavor produced by Stu and released in 2014.

As of June 30, 'The 3 Clubmen' EP is available on CD via
Burning Shed.
and digitally from fine music platforms, including
Apple MusicSpotify and Amazon Music.

CREDITS
All songs written and performed by The 3 Clubmen  
Music by Andy Partridge, Jen Olive and Stu Rowe
Lyrics by Andy Partridge and Jen Olive
Film and Music production by The Encyclopedia Salesmen
Recorded and produced between 2010 and 2023 in The Lighterthief Bunker, Swindon, England
Additional recordings in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Andy Partridge - vocals, guitars, programming and production
Jen Olive - vocals and guitar
Stu Rowe - bass, guitars, keys, programming and production    
Frank Abrams - flute
Mikey Rowe - keys
Curtis Tweed - slide guitar
Andreas Rebhuhn - drums
'Bangy' - percussion
Produced by Stu Rowe
Mixed by The Encyclopedia Salesmen
Mastered by Jason Mitchell at Loud Mastering
Artwork by Carl Glover at Aleph Studio


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Ian Munsick Shares Stripped-Down Tracks from "White Buffalo" on "Me and a Fiddle" EP, Out Now

Whether bathed in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains or illuminated by the spotlight at CMA Fest’s Nissan Stadium, Ian Munsick is perhaps most at home when it’s just him and a fiddle. Today he shares five stripped-down tracks from his critically acclaimed album White Buffalo on the Me and a Fiddle EP (listen HERE). Intimate live performance videos of each track take the viewer to the majestic landscape of Sun Valley, Idaho alongside Munsick and violinist Tim Hayes (watch Below).
 
“Country music is at its finest when you strip it down. All the best songs translate the same (if not better) when all the noise is muted and it’s just a voice and one instrument. Well… maybe two instruments, cuz you know I gotta have a fiddle," shares Munsick. "I believe these five stripped versions from White Buffalo will take you right into my childhood living room in Wyoming where I fell in love with songwriting in the first place. Back where it all began. Just me and a fiddle.”
 
Hailed “Western music royalty” by The Tennessean, the Wyoming native earned accolades from Billboard, American Songwriter, GRAMMY.com, MusicRow and more for his 18-song sophomore album White Buffalo. Holler declared, “Through Munsick’s carefully crafted new project, you can experience the emotional ebbs and flows of the Green River, feel the highs and lows of the Grand Teton and witness the wild, free-spirited euphoria of a band of mustangs riding off into the sunset.” “Long Live Cowgirls,”the album’s celebrated duet with Cody Johnson, has earned more than 100 MILLION streams and been certified Gold by the RIAA.

Fans can see Munsick and a fiddle – and a whole lot more – at fairs and festivals throughout the summer. He will join Morgan Wallen’s One Night At A Time World Tour on Aug. 11 (Ohio Stadium) and Aug. 30 (PNC Park) before heading out this fall on his own headlining The Buffalo Roams Tour. The run, announced last week, will feature a rotating lineup of special guests including Giovannie & The Hired Guns, Randall King, Triston Marez, Catie Offerman, Tanner Usrey, Jake Worthington and Chancey Williams. Dates below. Visit 
www.ianmunsick.com for tickets and more details.

Ian Munsick 2023 Summer + The Buffalo Roams Tour Dates:
July 7 // Rhinelander, WI // Hodag Country Festival
July 8 // Jefferson City, MO // Capital Region MU Health Care Amphitheater &
July 12 // Nashville, TN // Grand Ole Opry House
July 14 // Adel, IA // Dallas County Fair
July 16 // Madison, NE // Madison County Fairgrounds
July 21 // Susanville, CA // Lassen County Fairgrounds
July 22 // Yerington, NV // Lyon County Fairgrounds
July 24 // Los Angeles, CA // El Rey Theatre
July 25 // Paso Robles, CA // California Mid-State Fair
July 28 // Jackson Hole, WY // Heaven On Earth
July 29 // Tooele, UT // Deseret Peak Complex
Aug. 4 // Prairie du Chien, WI // County Line Country Fest
Aug. 5 // Lima, OH // Greater Lima Region Park & Amphitheater
Aug. 11 // Columbus, OH // Ohio Stadium (w/ Morgan Wallen)
Aug. 12 // Hattiesburg, MS // Forrest County Multi-Purpose Center $
Aug. 13 // Atlanta, GA // Buckhead Theatre
Aug. 18 // Manhattan, KS // Britt's Farm (Britt’s Garden Acres) !
Aug. 19 // Imperial, NE // Chase County Fair
Aug. 24 // Dodge City, KS // United Wireless Arena !&
Aug. 25 // Pueblo, CO // Colorado State Fair 
Aug. 26 // Santa Fe, NM // Santa Fe Brewing Company @
Aug. 30 // Pittsburgh, PA // PNC Park (w/ Morgan Wallen)
Sept. 1 // Rexford, MT // Abayance Bay Marina
Sept. 2 // Emigrant, MT // The Old Saloon
Sept. 3 // Dillon, MT // Dillon Jaycees
Sept. 6 // Fort Madison, IA // Tri-State Rodeo
Sept. 15 // Enid, OK // Stride Bank Center !
Sept. 16 // Helotes, TX // John T Floore’s Country Store @&
Sept. 23 // Poplar Bluff, MO // Black River Coliseum @
Sept. 24 // Franklin, TN // Pilgrimage Music And Cultural Festival
Sept. 30 // Hempstead, TX // Waller County Fair
Oct. 6 // Athens, GA // Athens Fairgrounds
Oct. 7 // Opelika, AL // Auburn Rodeo
Oct. 8 // Ennis, TX // Texas Motorplex
Nov. 1 // Tulsa, OK // Cain’s Ballroom #
Nov. 2 // Tulsa, OK // Cain’s Ballroom @
Nov. 8 // Huntington, NY // The Paramount @
Nov. 10 // Silver Springs, MD // The Fillmore @
Nov. 11 // Boston, MA // House of Blues @
Nov. 16 // Royal Oak, MI // Royal Oak Music Theatre ^
Nov. 17 // Cleveland, OH // Agora Theater & Ballroom ^
Nov. 18 // Cincinnati, OH // The Andrew J. Brady Music Center @
Nov. 24 // Charlotte, NC // Coyote Joe’s @
Nov. 25 // Chattanooga, TN // The Signal @
Dec. 9 // Las Vegas, NV // The Cosmopolitan
 
* Giovannie & The Hired Guns
^ Randall King
# Triston Marez
& Catie Offerman
$ Tanner Usrey
@ Chancey Williams
! Jake Worthington
 
About Ian Munsick:
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick is painting a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore albumWhite Buffalo, out now. The 18-track album spans unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun. It builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Over the past three years, the 30-year-old has accumulated nearly half a billion global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and more. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson. Beyond his noteworthy professional accomplishments, he has also become both a husband and a father. Now the Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” off his debut album Coyote Cry. Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest.

Metalcore Band Preacher Release New Single "FORCE-FED" to all major platforms! New EP 'BLUR' Drops July 14th!

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Metalcore band Preacher released their new single "FORCE-FED" to all major platforms today, June 30th. The single is from their forthcoming EP, Blur that is slated for release on July 14, 2023.

"For fans of Architect, this one's for you!" says Nate Garrison, the band's vocalist.

Pre-Save Blur HERE

Preacher is a metalcore band from Reno, Nevada. In a short 5 years, 3 EPs and 5 singles later, they have managed to tour from coast to coast all on their own. The largest show of these tours included their festival debut at Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2022, one of the largest rock festivals in the United States. Preacher has never been afraid to dive into new genres and explore every avenue of what they can achieve. Their entire discography thus far including their 2022 EP Dream Statewas entirely self-produced, which showcases exactly why they are a force to be reckoned with in the metalcore genre.

Preacher are:

Nathaniel Garrison - Vocals

Stan Neill - Guitar/Vocals/Bass

Christopher Yancey - Guitar

Alan Terry - Drums

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Dark Remedy Releases New Single "Now Or Never" + Official Music Video

Ready to seize the moment when opportunity knocks? How far would you go for the deal of a
lifetime? A timeless message of sacrifice, accompanied by infectious melodies and powerful riffs that will leave you hooked! Introducing "Now Or Never," Dark Remedy's anticipated third single of 2023, featuring Grammy nominated drummer Paul Crosby from Saliva! Following the success of their previous releases, reaching impressive positions on the SMR chart, Dark Remedy is ready to make an even bigger impact.

STREAM "Now or Never" HERE

WATCH Dark Remedy - "Now Or Never" (Official Video):

Dark Remedy is a formidable force in the world of melodic hard rock, delivering powerful and impactful music that resonates with audiences. The band was conceived amidst the chaos of the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic by the talented songwriting duo of Vocalist/Lead Guitarist Steven Miller and Rhythm Guitarist/Vocalist Cary Parsons (also known to wrestling fans as Mister Sinister). In their quest to find solace during these dark times, Dark Remedy emerged as the ultimate remedy.

Driven by an unwavering determination to share their music and vision on the grandest stages, Dark Remedy has spared no effort in their creative pursuits. Despite the challenges, they tirelessly worked together, utilizing remote collaboration and embarking on long journeys to record and produce their groundbreaking songs and captivating music videos.

October 2022 marked a significant milestone for Dark Remedy when they joined forces with the illustrious Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum drummer, Paul Crosby (formerly of Saliva). Paul not only contributed his remarkable drumming skills to the band but also took on the role of band manager under Paul Crosby Management. This collaboration has added an incredible depth to Dark Remedy’s already impressive sound.

Dark Remedy is known for their mastery of the expansive arena sound, featuring roaring guitars, infectious hooks, tastefully mesmerizing synths, and thunderous drums. Their music goes beyond mere entertainment, evoking contemplation and addressing the highs and lows of everyday life.

The band has experienced resounding success in the mainstream with their chart-topping radio hit, “Blood Money,” which reached an impressive #15 on the Secondary Market Chart. Building on this triumph, their follow-up single, “Haunted,” quickly climbed the radio charts as well, further solidifying Dark Remedy’s prominence in the industry.

Dark Remedy shows no signs of slowing down. With an unwavering dedication to their craft, they continue to write and produce new music, ensuring a continuous stream of captivating content for their global fanbase to enjoy. Stay tuned for more exhilarating releases and prepare to be captivated by the unwavering talent of Dark Remedy.

Dark Remedy is:
Cary Parsons - Guitar/Backing Vocals
Steven Miller - Lead Guitar/Lead Vocals

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American Rock n Roll Band Ten Ton Mojo Release New EP 'Rebel Heart Gypsy Soul' via Curtain Call Records! OUT NOW!

American Rock n Roll band Ten Ton Mojo released their new EP Rebel Heart Gypsy Soul via Curtain Call Records today, June 30th. The EP was produced by Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth).

/ Mojo /; a magical power, charm or spell; a lucky charismatic quality of natural or supernatural origin.

Conjured on the streets, on the stages and in the studios of New York City, emerges Ten Ton Mojo – the new classic rock. This is where bluesy southern soul meets the glory of rock & roll! Ten Ton Mojo is a rock band on the rise! Hailed in the press as "easily the best rock band in New York City" (The Aquarian Weekly), Ten Ton Mojohas been providing live support for Kix, The Supersuckers, Molly Hatchet, Enuff Z’nuff, Saving Abel, John 5, the late Scott Weiland and others.

This band represents the rebirth of real American rock and roll! Hip shaking rhythms and street wise guitars blend to create memorable hard rock anthems. Singer Dave Anthony says, “This band started to embrace our roots and to give back to the fans who’ve been wanting this…and we’re always determined to do it our way”.

Ten Ton Mojo has captivated a strong fan base by creating a musical energy which has yet to be experienced in the 21st century. Headlining gigs everywhere from the Viper Room in Los Angeles to Gramercy Theatre in NYC, have helped to make Ten Ton Mojo a game-changer.

Ten Ton Mojo is the band you've been waiting for!

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Upcoming Shows in 2023

Saturday, July 15th, Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY w/ ANAKA

Online Tickets Here: https://livemu.sc/42MLtfi

Friday, July 21st, Artie's Bar & Grill, Frenchtown, NJ w/ Texas Hippie Coalition
Sunday, July 30th, Renegades Saloon, Newfoundland, PA
Friday, August 4th, Dingbatz, Clifton, NJ
Saturday, August 26th, The Garage at Lucy's, Pleasantville, NY
Friday, September 15th, Quinnz Pinz, Middletown, NY

BAND MEMBERS:

Dave Anthony - Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Scott Lano - Guitars, Backing Vocals
Christian Realmuto - Guitars
Paul "Sugar" Kane - Drums, Backing Vocals
Kenny Madden - Bass Guitar

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CAVO Releases New Single "Comes Back On" + Official Music Video via TLG/INgrooves

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CAVO released their new single "Comes Back On" to all major platforms via TLG/INgrooves along with the official music video.

"This was the song that I feel took the most work. The demo was done a while ago, and it had just fallen off my radar. A song like this really makes me appreciate the band and the relationship that we have. We worked really hard to get this one to a point where everyone was happy w/ it. The groove of this song really stands out to me and pushed me to try and write something that pushes back against it, but in a complimentary way. After all these years, it still amazes me that I can walk into a studio completely unsure of a song and walk out extremely happy and content w/ the final outcome," says Casey Walker.

The creative force of Rock/Alternative from St. Louis is still creating and releasing new music. Humble beginnings to major label success to where they are now seems like a whirlwind but a lot of bands find themselves in these spaces. Bassist Brian Smith says “We are still a band releasing music we want to release and we hope people dig what we are doing”. Drummer Andy Herrin adds, “Every EP or record we do won’t be like one previously released and we have a lot of music to share and create." “The great thing about the four of us in Cavo is that we’ve always been fully committed to this band,” explains bassist Brian Smith. “Even if we haven’t been in a spotlight for a bit and we have other projects going on, our bond is as tight as ever, and we’ve never stopped releasing music. We love writing together, playing together and just being together as friends, and that’s why we’ve been able to keep going together as long as we have.”

Cavo has teamed up with independent distributor TLG/INgrooves to expose all of these new crafted songs to a broader global audience. The band has released several songs from the first of 6 planned EPs. Three original and three cover EPs. The first original EP is titled The Shakes with songs “Not Over You”, "Dizzy" and the self-titled track “The Shakes” currently released and “Synchronicity II” and “Drive”from the bands CAVO Cover vol.1 EP also released. Casey adds “We are almost finished with our second original EP and after that we start work on the second covers EP.” “It’s just a really cool creative thing we have here and we are really excited to share what we are doing with everyone,” adds Chris.

It's safe to say the CAVO boys are simply writing and recording new material and plan to release tons of new music in 2023 and for unforeseeable future!

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H.E.A.T Share Live Version of "One By One" — LISTEN

NEW LP EXTRA FORCE OUT SEPTEMBER 1 VIA EARMUSIC

Swedish Hard Rock sensation H.E.A.T deliver an electrifying live rendition of their hit track "One By One." Recorded during their European tour last year, the band's performance captures their unmatched stage presence and contagious energy.

Listen to the new single here.

After receiving widespread acclaim for their 2022 album Force Majeure, H.E.A.T show no signs of slowing down in 2023. Recently, the band released two new studio tracks — the empowering anthem "Freedom" and the heartfelt rock ballad "Will You Be."

In addition, H.E.A.T are constantly crafting visual content, including the release of a music video and an exhilarating 360-degree video experience.

To honor their devoted fans and create a true collector's gem, the band presents Extra Force — a strictly limited release. The specially priced LP, available on September 1, features a compelling mix of new studio tracks, unreleased live recordings, and timeless H.E.A.T classics, previously sung by Erik Grönwall, now for the first time with original singer Kenny Leckremo on vocals!

What else is this band up to in 2023? Stay tuned and let H.E.A.T entertain you!

Slaughter To Prevail Drop Live Album - 'Live In Moscow'; Global Livestream PPV Premiere of Concert Airing Tonight

Russian Deathcore demolishers, Slaughter To Prevail, have released new live album, 'Live In Moscow' today. The album was recorded at the band's sold-out performance at 1930 in Moscow on December 15th, 2021 in front of 2500 crazy fans. Stream the album in full now HERE.

The band previously announced the global premiere of the concert footage, which took place during a livestream PPV broadcast earlier this month. The full concert film is now available to rent or purchase via the Sumerian store HERE. The live concert footage is directed by Nikita Korzhov with sound by Aleksandr Zhelekov.

To give fans a taste of what to expect from 'Live In Moscow', Slaughter To Prevail previously dropped a live video of their performance of track "Bratva" earlier this month. The clip can be viewed below.

About Slaughter To Prevail

Slaughter To Prevail released their debut EP, 'Chapters Of Misery' in 2016 and followed with their debut full-length album, 'Misery Sermon' in 2017. They released stand alone singles "Agony" and "Demolisher" in 2019 and 2020 respectively, followed by their second full-length, Kostolom, released in 2021 to huge critical acclaim with Revolver describing the album as "one bloody deathcore barrage after another" when including it on their 25 Best Albums Of 2021 list and Metal Injection stating that "Kostolom proves that Slaughter to Prevail can get hooky without getting wimpy". Kostolom spawned massive hit singles "Baba Yaga" and "Zavali Ebalo".

The released anti-war anthem '1984' in August of 2022 to oppose Russia's war on Ukraine. The video for which has racked up 2.3 million views.

The band are one of the most popular and heavily featured bands within the YouTube 'reacts' community, on account of vocalist Alex Terrible's insane vocal abilities and his own YouTube channel which has over 1.01 million subscribers.

To date, the band have clocked up an impressive 971.1 million cross-platform streams.

Expect more from Slaughter To Prevail soon.

Slaughter To Prevail Are

Alex Terrible - Vocals

Jack Simmons - Guitar

Mikhail Petrov - Bass

Dmitry Mamedov - Guitar

Evgeny Novikov - Drums

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TILL THE DIRT (Kelly Shaefer) Joins Nuclear Blast; Scott Burns Produced Debut Album, "Outside The Spiral," Out Aug 25th

Massively influential death metal legend and ATHEIST vocalist Kelly Shaefer has returned with a new band, TILL THE DIRT, and joined forces with Nuclear Blast Records for the band’s debut record, “Outside The Spiral,” due out August 25th.

Shaefer comments on the signing to Nuclear Blast:

“As an extreme metal artist, there is no better place to land than Nuclear Blast. A staff that is second to none, and as a label I feel they share the same passion I have for metal music. So it's a true honor to release this record to the world on the best metal label on the planet!” 

With his new project, Shaefer steers away from mining his own extensive well of death metal, exploring beyond the genre’s traditional confines and incorporating an extreme fusion of grunge, black metal, jazz, rock, dark wave, a dash of classic pop and other styles. The new record also features a slew of guest musicians each contributing their own skills to Shaefer’s overall vision.

Shaefer says of the new record:

“My writing went into overdrive during lockdown, and I was writing and recording a new song almost daily as well as playing on the demos. I was inviting friends for solos and guest spots, one being Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy/Nevermore) and also John Longstreth (Origin). Scott Burns really helped me pull it all in, because we had so many songs to work with and had to narrow to 11. It's one of the most prolific moments in my career and I'm proud to say there is zero filler on this record. I couldn't be more proud of it.”

That’s right. “Outside The Spiral” was produced by non-other than death metal G.O.A.T. Scott Burns (DEATH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEICIDE), who came out of retirement to oversee the record’s production.

Burns comments on the collaboration:

“Kelly and I were talking and he said let me send you some of my new bands  material.  The first track he sent me was ‘Outside The Spiral.’  I was blown away. I loved everything about it.  It was simply a great song to me.  It was brutal, it was catchy, and it was memorable where I could sing it back in my head after a couple of listens.  I also loved it because it didn't sound like anything I heard on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal.  To me it was original just like in the old days when I used to record bands.  It was why the bands I recorded  got signed,   because they were original. And then to top it off  he sent me dozens of others songs and they were equally as good.  I think TTD rocks and wish nothing but the best for the band.  It is but a sliver.....”

Today, TILL THE DIRT has revealed the record’s first single, the title track “Outside The Spiral,” which features a guest performance by TESTAMENT bassist Steve Di Giorgio.

Shaefer adds about the new song:

“‘Outside the Spiral’ was the very first of over 25 songs I wrote for what would become the debut for Till The Dirt.  However I didn't start with the intention of a new band or album, I was writing and recording Atheist ideas during the early lockdown of covid. So when I finished the demo, I sent to people I trust to give me honest opinions, one being bassist extraordinaire Steve Digiorgio, and the other legendary producer Scott Burns. Both agreed that it was something of a hybrid..sort of a  different path. Inevitably it was inspiring to hear the positive feedback. Scott Burns then agreed to produce this record, and Steve agreed to play bass on this track.”

Di Giorgio says:

"Kelly and I go back with our own bands as far as 1987, Raging Death comp. I've always appreciated the level and precision that Atheist played, and admired the multifaceted vocals of Mr. Shaefer. When he hit me up to throw down a bass track on his new project it was a no-brainer. Hell yes! Not only was it an easy decision based on old friend, Scott Burns, being involved...but Kelly gave ME the choice of which track appealed to me. I chose ‘Outside the Spiral’ for the eerily spacial riffs and the trippiness of the vocals. Both qualities befitting my whacked out fretless contributions on bass. Killer track on a killer new album...enjoy!"

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“OUTSIDE THE SPIRAL” LYRIC VIDEO:

About TILL THE DIRT:

Kelly Shaefer is doing it again. With his new band TILL THE DIRT and their debut album “Outside The Spiral,” the legendary Floridian death metal revolutionary is set to inject a much-needed dose of fresh blood into this aging, saturated and self-referential thing that the style has morphed into over the decades. 
 
Everything in the genre of death metal basically rests on two pillars: extreme musical force and insane technicality – or in short, variations of more of the same that satisfies die-hard followers of this scene, but offers a rather limited artistic range. Now, Kelly and his co-conspirators in and around TILL THE DIRT have put all the fun back into extreme music by deliberately straying from the very formula that the Floridian guitarist unleashed onto the world as one of its leading proponents. One of the privileges of being a living legend is the freedom to do whatever you like without the need to prove anything to anybody. And this is exactly what happens on “Outside The Spiral.” Never shy in denying his death metal roots, Shaefer takes the liberty to amalgamate any musical influence into his songs as long as they fit. Don’t be surprised to find grunge, black metal, jazz, rock, dark wave, a dash of classic pop, and many other stylistic colors fused into tracks that range from relaxed malice to vitriolic face-ripping. 

A fly on the wall would have witnessed Kelly frantically composing night after night, only putting his guitar down to contact friends around the globe and sending them demos looking for feedback to either affirm his gut - feeling that his new material was going into interesting places or to put a stop to this fountain of creativity. Yet, one by one his friends were at least as excited about those tracks as the composer. A new metal juggernaut had started to roll and there was no stopping. Kelly recruited enlisted young musicians full of raw energy and passion to the cause of TILL THE DIRT and most importantly one of his first listeners offered his invaluable services: Scott Burns (ATHEIST, DEATH, OBITUARY, CANNIBAL CORPSE, CYNIC, MALEVOLENT CREATION, SUFFOCATION). 

"When Kelly sent me some demos, I was at first reluctant to listen to them,” reveals Scott Burns. "I thought I had kind of heard it all by now and I did not want to want to disappoint an old friend. When I finally gave the tracks a chance, it felt like being hit by an electric shock: These tracks were fresh, exciting, and fun – just like in the old days. Those demos blew me away. I was immediately hooked to the point where I really wanted to be involved. I really thought that I had stopped producing death metal for good, but here we are now!" 
 
The pieces of this puzzle started to fall into place and while the guitarist kept chucking out killer tracks at neck-breaking speed, the producer started to add structure to the process by drawing from decades of experience. "I could not believe my luck that Scott Burns is throwing the full force of his amazing talent and status behind TILL THE DIRT, " enthuses Kelly. "He obviously did not expect to be hijacked and put back on the producer's chair, but I am glad to say that it did not take much convincing. I am extremely happy about this privilege: The mighty Scott Burns is back to bang your heads!"
 
With “Outside The Spiral,” TILL THE DIRT take you on a surprise-filled tour de force that will redefine the extreme metal genre in at least as many ways as ATHEIST did more than 30 years ago. Don't take our word for it, trust your ears!
 

Line up:

Kelly Shaefer | Vocals
Jerry Witunsky| Guitars
Ian Waye | Guitars
Yoav Ruiz Feingold| Bass
Dylan Marks| Drums

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Reveals Daily Schedules for Bands + Beyond the Gates Experience

Explore black metal landmarks with Tore Bratseth, have a wine tasting with Gaahl, check out the grand opening for the Dimmu Borgir Exhibition, and so much more!

BEYOND THE GATES 2023 FESTIVAL PASSES

BEYOND THE GATES EXPERIENCE

So this is it, folks - Beyond the Gates 2023 in all its glory! The festival is now revealing the daily schedules and is extremely excited to announce that its going even bigger this year! For the first time ever, Beyond the Gates will move into the new venue Kjødehallen, or simply "Hallen," which is an old ship hangar. Hallen is located behind Røkeriet, and both are a part of the expanded cultural complex, USF Verftet.  

The old main stage, Røkeriet, which will still be used, is tied to Hallen by a huge parking lot where you’ll find food trucks, seated areas, DJs and more!

 

The concerts will alternate between two venues - Røkeriet and Hallen.

In addition, the shorter changeover times has given the festival the opportunity to add another band. Please welcome Spirit Possession to this already impressive lineup, who will now open the festival on Wednesday. This incredible duo knows how to encapsulate their riffs in pure magic.

Be aware that the festival has sold out in several categories, including day tickets for Grieghallen on Saturday. There are only 10 festival passes left and club tickets are running low too. In other words - no need to sit on the fence.

See you in a month!

The eleventh edition of Beyond the Gates will take place in the heart of Bergen, Norway from August 2 - August 5, 2023! The full lineup and daily schedules, which includes Dimmu Borgir's only performance in 2023 as well as special album sets from Deicide, Enslaved, and Primordial, can be found below!

This pummeling festival will take place for four days across multiple venues, including USF Verftet, Kjødehallen, Kulturhuset, and the legendary Grieghallen, where many seminal Norwegian black metal albums were recorded in the 90s.

Tickets can be found HERE.

WEDNESDAY AUG 02

USF Verftet

Deicide (performing Legion)

Possessed

Midnight

Bölzer

Grave Miasma

THURSDAY AUG 03

USF Verftet

Gorgoroth

Marduk

Blood Incantation

Negative Plane

The Ruins of Beverast

Venue X

Perturbator

The Day Shift - Kulturhuset

(Dolch)

Black Curse

Sijjin

FRIDAY AUG 04

Grieghallen

Kreator

Alcest

Primordial (performing To the Nameless Dead)

Eternal Champion

The Day Shift - Kulturhuset

In Twilight's Embrace

Stormkeep

Issolei

The Night Shift - Kulturhuset

Pentagram

SATURDAY AUG 05

Grieghallen - Grieghallen Messe XXMMIII

Dimmu Borgir (only performance of 2023)

Enslaved (performing Eld)

Taake

Aeternus

The Night Shift - Kulturhuset

Mare

Beyond the Gates Festival previously revealed its second annual Beyond the Gates Experience, which offers special guided tours in the heart of Bergen (NO) by some of the Norwegian music scene's own icons! These once-in-a-headbanger-lifetime experiences will be offered to fans during the festival. The festival has now revealed the full lineup, which now also includes a wine tasting with black metal legend Gaahl, a grand opening of a Dimmu Borgir exhibition hosted by Finn Håkon Rødland, a live taping of Alan Averill's 'Agitator's Anonymous' podcast, and so much more!

The experience details are as follows:

Black Metal Landmarks with Tore Bratseth

Metal legend and storyteller bar none, Tore Bratseth (Old Funeral, The Batallion, Bömbers) will take you on a trip to the outskirts of Bergen to show visitors a series of key locations in the Norwegian black metal lore. The trip includes stops at the Lysekloster ruins, where a series of legendary photo and video shoots have taken place, as well as the bunker where Euronymous was photographed for the “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas” promo cycle. Another stop on the trek is the location of the original Os Rock Club where Mayhem rehearsed before the recording “DMDS” in Grieghallen, and also regular rehearsal place for Old Funeral and Amputation.

This trip will go by bus from outside of Grieghallen (Nygårdsgaten).

Date: Thursday Aug 03 - 11:00 CET

Meet-up: Grieghallen 10:45 CET

Duration: Approx 3 hours

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Beyond the Black Metal Classics - a guided tour of Grieghallen with Pytten

If you want to get an in-depth look at how some of the most renowned black metal classics from the 90s came together, look no further! Legendary producer Pytten has offered to take the Beyond the Gates audience on a guided tour of Grieghallen, where he recorded seminal albums such as Enslaved’s Vikingligr Veldi, Frost and Eld, the first two Emperor albums, In the Nightside Eclipse and Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk, Gorgoroth’s Pentagram and Antichrist,Mayhem’s De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, and Immortal’s Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism, Battles in the North. Without a doubt, all of these records were instrumental in shaping what became the sound of the inimitable Norwegian Black Metal scene in the 90’s.

In an effort to make this an intimate experience for all attendees, there will only be a very limited number of tickets available for each group.

Date: Friday Aug 04 - 13:00 / Saturday Aug 05 - 13:00 CET

Duration: Approx 60 minutes

 Beyond the Black Metal Classics - FRIDAY TICKETS

Beyond the Black Metal Classics - SATURDAY TICKETS

“As a festival, Beyond the Gates is immediately lovable. Bergen is intrinsically part of that embrace… Sure, Norway’s expensive, but seeing the best bands out there, taking in a Tolkienesque fjord or two, pilgrimaging to Fantoft church, hitting up Gaahl’s art gallery (Galleri Fjalar) nestled in the quaint houses at Bryggen while Freyr gleefully and continually pisses rain on you from the heavens? All worth its weight in hordes of kroner.” - Decibel Magazine, December 2022 issue

Since the inception of the Beyond the Gates festival, fans have been coming to Bergen to see performances of their favorite Norwegian artists in their home environment. As most visitors know, nature and local culture has always been a poignant source of inspiration for the bands emerging from the Bergen scene. Yet again, Beyond the Gates will give all of the traveling fans the opportunity to get an unique insight into all aspects of the Norwegian Metal scene and the local culture in general. In that regard, we’re putting together a series of events before and during the festival so that all of you can discover what inspired – and still does - the Norwegian metal scene.

More special events will be announced, including an very special art gallery exhibition of a certain well-known singer and wine enthusiast at Bryggen in Bergen as well as guided tour to the infamous Fantoft Stave Church.

In addition, there will be exclusive listening parties, music and culture panels, in-depth live interviews, and a wealth of of events and activities that will give you a Beyond the Gates Experience that will last for a lifetime. Stay tuned for more...

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THE GUESS WHO HAS JUST RELEASED ITS NEW STUDIO ALBUM! LIMITED EDITION VINYL IS DROPPING ON AUGUST 11

The Guess Who is the legendary Canadian band that enjoyed chart-topping hits in the late 60s and early 70s. The impressive catalogue of songs includes "American Woman," "These Eyes,"  and "No Time." During the course of its career, the band released 11 studio albums, all of which charted in Canada and the United States. The Guess Who is best known internationally for its 1970 album, American Woman, which hit number one in Canada and number nine in the United States, with five other albums also hitting the top ten in Canada. All in all, the Guess Who boasts 14 top-40 singles in the United States and more than 30 in Canada.

The band has released its newest three singles, “The King,” “Plein D’Amour,” and “Headline,” all immediately landing on multiple Spotify playlists and Apple Music. Together they racked up over 165,000 streams, making them the highest new releases in the band’s recent history. The band has now dropped its latest creation, the album Plein D’Amour. Band members Derek Sharp, Michael Staertow, Leonard Shaw, Michael Devin, and founding member Garry Peterson have crafted a collection of songs that raises the bar and continues to take it up a notch both musically and sonically. Peterson states, “After recording this album and living with it for a while, I believe this is the best album that I have played on.” Deko Entertainment president, Bruce Pucciarello,
comments on the new album, “This new song collection is a progressive-pop blend of well-written material, and the musicianship is over the top. Decades later, this band still blows me away!”

Listen to the album here:
ADA.lnk.to/PleinDAmourAlbum

Plein D’Amour will be released on limited-edition colored vinyl: 180-gram purple- splatter vinyl and smoked-green vinyl (only 300 copies). Artwork for the release was provided by world renowned graphic designer Ioannis (Deep Purple, Allman Brothers Band, Led Zeppelin) with limited prints to be autographed by both the Guess Who and Ioannis. The album Plein D’Amour was recorded at Villa Sound in Singhampton, Ontario, Canada, with Adam Fair, featuring other standout tracks such as “Headline” and “Across the Line.”

The Guess Who is currently on tour in North America throughout 2023/2024. Stay tuned for more details coming soon--and be sure to catch the Guess Who when it gets to a city near you!

2023/2024 Tour Dates:

June 30 Duluth, MN DECC Symphony Hall
July 1 Hastings, MN The Wade Davis Estate
July 2 Clear Lake, IA The Surf Ballroom
July 22 Williams Bay, WI Music by the Lake
July 28 Oswego, NY Oswego Harborfest
July 29 Hammondsport, NY Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard
August 17 Hamburg, NY Erie County Fair
August 18 Derry, NH Tupelo Music Hall
August 21 Wellington, OH Lorain County Fair
September 21 Warren, OH Robins Theater
September 22 Saginaw, MI Temple Theatre
September 23 Atlantic City, NJ Golden Nugget
October 6 Ames, IA Stephens Auditorium
October 7 Onamia, MN Grand Casino Mille Lacs
October 12 Park City, UT Egyptian Theatre
October 13 Park City, UT Egyptian Theatre
October 14 Park City, UT Egyptian Theatre
October 15 Park City, UT Egyptian Theatre
October 20 Las Vegas, NV Golden Nugget Casino
October 21 Kansas City, MO Ameristar Casino
October 27 Warren, MI Andiamo Celebrity Show Room
October 28 Des Plaines, IL The Arcada Theatre
October 29 Evansville, IN Old National Events Plaza
November 3 Elkhart, IN The Lerner Theatre
November 5 Sidney, OH Sidney Auditorium
December 1 Wichita, KS The Cotillion
December 2 Hinton, OK Sugar Creek Casino
January 19 Durham, NC Carolina Theatre of Durham Fletcher
Hall
January 20 Myrtle Beach, SC The Carolina Opry Theater
January 25 Sarasota, FL Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
January 26 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
January27 Greenville, TN Niswonger Performing Arts Center
February 2 Greensburg, PA Palace Theater
February 3 Erie, PA Warner Theater
February 9 San Diego, CA The Magnolia
February 10 Thousand Oaks, CA Bank of America Arts Center
March 22 Norwood, MA Norwood Theatre
March 23 Washington, DC Warner Theatre
March 24 Salisbury, MA Blue Ocean Music Hall
March 29 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre
April 5 Saint Petersburg, FL The Mahaffey Theater
April 6 Fort Myers, FL Barbara Mann Performing Arts Hall
April 7 Fort Lauderdale, FL The Parker Playhouse
April 10 Fort Pierce, FL Sunrise Theater
April 11 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Theater
April 12 Mobile, AL Saenger Theatre
April 18 Daytona Beach, FL Peabody Auditorium
April 19 The Villages, FL Savannah Center
April 25 Marietta, OH Peoples Bank Theatre
April 26 Lorain, OH Lorain Palace Theatre
April 27 Wheeling, WV Capitol Theatre
May 3 Shipshewana, IN Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
May 4 St. Charles, IL The Arcada Theatre
May 5 Wausau, WI Grand Theater
May 31 Rochester, NY Kodak Center Theater
June 1 Shippensburg, PA Luhrs Center


Order your copy of Plein D’Amour now and get your limited-edition bundles while supplies last:
https://bit.ly/PleinDAmour

Product Includes:

Bundle Includes:
One (1) Plein D'Amour Green (or) Purple LP
One (1) Plein D'Amour Autographed Flat

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A ROSE ON THE ROAD (At the traffic lights) JULES MAXWELL (featuring Polly Scattergood)

Archangelo Recordings is proud to announce the release of A Rose On The Road (At The Traffic Lights) by Jules Maxwell and Polly Scattergood on Friday 30th June 2023.

A Rose On The Road first appeared as an instrumental on Jules Maxwell's exquisite 2022 album Cycles. The title however had originated from a suggestion made by Polly Scattergood and, after the Cycles release, she and Jules continued to develop this darkly cinematic vocal version. Featuring Scattergood's quietly seductive words and Maxwell's delicate orchestration, the song paints a picture of a city, late at night and dark events unfolding, unnoticed, in plain sight.

The track is also available in a remixed version by Glowlines.

Jules Maxwell is a multi-instrumentalist composer and songwriter.

He plays keyboards for Australian band Dead Can Dance and in May 2021 released a critically acclaimed album with Lisa Gerrard, entitled Burn.

In 2021 he also released Nocturnes on Archangelo Recordings - a beautifully melancholic collection of instrumental pieces, much of it written in collaboration with the UK dance company Vincent Dance Theatre.

This was followed in 2022 by a second volume of instrumentals entitled Cycles.

He composed 4 songs for Le Mystére des Voix Bulgares 2018 album Boocheemish and the song First of July which appeared on Foy Vance’s debut album Hope.

Jules has also collaborated with Duke Special on numerous recordings, shows and projects including the 2009 National Theatre production of Mother Courage directed by Deborah Warner.

His work at Shakespeare’s Globe, includes the 2016 production of The Merchant of Venice starring Jonathan Pryce and the 2017 production of Boudica starring Gina McKee.

He has created modern dance soundtracks for Wayne McGregor, Cathy Marston, Vincent Dance Theatre, Bern Ballet, Skanes Dansteater Malmö, Jasmin Vardimon and Candoco Dance Company and in 2019 his debut full length opera The Lost Thing was presented by the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.

2023 marks the release of One Night in Porto, a live recording of his Burn show with Lisa Gerrard.

Jules Maxwell is originally from Ireland but currently lives in London with his wife and young son.

Polly Scattergood is a British-based indie electronic artist who enjoys experimenting with sound and lyrics. Polly studied at The Brit School before signing with Daniel Miller - Mute/EMI.

Polly has released four studio albums, three under her own name and one as a side project called onDeadWaves with Mercury-nominated MAPS.

Polly set up her own label and studio, "Future Paradise," based on the Kent Coast and released her last album and EP through FP.

Polly's latest full-length album entitled "In This Moment," charted at number 23 on the Official UK Independent Album Charts.

Polly also hosts a podcast alongside Katie Melua called "The Detail" about the art of songwriting and making records.

Polly is currently in the process of writing her fifth studio album.

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Finnish Melodic Death Metallers VOIDFALLEN Release Music Video and New Single "Starved Of Martyrs"!

Melodic death metallers Voidfallen have unleashed an intense new single, "Starved Of Martyrs", a first taste of the upcoming album the band is currently working on. The track is accompanied by a brand new and captivating music video, which you can watch here:

Stream the single HERE

Commenting on the new single, Voidfallen states: "Starved of Martyrs is a fast and relentless track that adds almost a thrashy feeling to the band’s otherwise blackened melodeath sound palette. The theme of the song revolves around the toxic glorification of living in misery."

Hailing from Helsinki, Finland, and formed in 2019 as a two man project by guitarists Tommi Kangaskortet and Henri Vuorenmaa, the goal has always been to learn from previous mistakes and to create music with no compromises. After recording the band's debut EP titled The Sinners, the Plague and the Voidfallen (2019) the remaining slots were filled with skilled musicians in order to prepare for live shows and ever since, Voidfallen has been making a fast-growing name for itself.

But not only musically in terms of quality of compositions and production, this band has always paid lots of attention to the visual aspects, taking the melodeath genre to new heights with their dark approach and stunning visual effects.

Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album The Atlas of Spiritual Apocalypse (2021), Voidfallen caught the attention of German record label Noble Demon, with whom the band will release their highly anticipated sophomore full-length record in early 2024.

Voidfallen on the signing and working with Noble Demon:

"Since the beginning of this band we’ve aimed to find partners with whom we can not only elevate our art always to the next level but who also are directly eye to eye with our thoughts of the band and where we want to take it. Patrick and the rest of the Noble Demon crew are people who are not only talented but also have a great vision of the future and we are stoked to work with them!"

Voidfallen are:
Lauri Honkola: Vocals
Henri Vuorenmaa: Guitars
Tommi Kangaskortet: Guitars
Lauri Myllylä: Bass
Mika Lumijärvi: Drums

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KATAKLYSM RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, 'DIE AS A KING'

For almost three decades, the US/French Canadian-based melodic death metal syndicate KATAKLYSM has delivered unapologetic waves of powerful sound across the entire globe. On August 11th, 2023 the band’s fifteenth full-length studio album Goliath will be unleashed unto the masses via Nuclear Blast Records.

Today, KATAKLYSM releases the second single, 'Die As A King'. The single is the prequel to the first single 'Bringer Of Vengeance' both lyrically as well as the theme of the video. Musically, 'Die As A King' is the modern update of traditional death metal meets catchiness. 

Maurizio Iacono comments, “'Die as a King' is the prequel to the first single 'Bringer of Vengeance,' the song shows the fall of King Richard I 'Lionheart' and the message is one of standing tall for your convictions until the end, even when facing certain death. The song embodies some of the KATAKLYSM melodic trademarks with a brutal undertone and groove-ladened rhythmic section that intertwined with each other."

Stream the new single 'Die As A King' here:  
https://kataklysm.bfan.link/die-as-a-king

Watch the music video for 'Die As A King' directed by Ivan Colic of ICODE, below.

Goliath was recorded at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabin in Orlando, FL by J-F Dagenais, who also produced and engineered the album. For the mixing and mastering, the band returned to Chris Clancy with assistance from Colin Richardson. The cover artwork required an image that captured the iconic battle of David versus Goliath theme that is echoed throughout the album while matching the power of the music. The band enlisted renowned Berlin metal illustrator Eliran Kantor (TESTAMENT, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE) to create the artwork which took the KATAKLYSM look and gave it a macabre filter that compliments the brooding sense of uneasiness that was felt during the writing and recording of the album.

Pre-order/pre-save Goliath here: https://bfan.link/kataklysm-goliath

Goliath will be available digitally and in the following formats:

  • CD Jewel

  • Vinyl

    • Orange (Limited to 1000, NB US)

    • Orange w/ Brown Swirl and Black Splatter (Limited to 300, Band Store)

    • Brown (Limited to 1000, NB EU)

“Beer Problem;” Cody Hibbard’s 24 12-Ounce Reasons That To-Do List Can Wait

Adair, Oklahoma native and former blue-collar pipeline worker Cody Hibbard understands the common problems that people face. When that broken down truck or list stacking up becomes too much to handle, sometimes it all simply becomes just a “Beer Problem.” Listen to Hibbard’s latest release via Droptine Recordings Below.

"This song is more than a drinkin' song. This song represents every redneck I ever grew up with or worked with that said, ‘screw it, it'll be there tomorrow to fix,’" shares Hibbard. “It's a rocky-tonk, fun time song that is going to be perfect for summer."

Written by Alex Maxwell, Hibbard, Bryan Frazier, Dawson Edwards and Marc Oriet, “Beer Problem” is a relatable song about having 24 12-ounce reasons on ice that stand in the way of getting through that long list of to-dos that just keeps piling up on hot summer days. 
   
      I got 24 12 oz reasons buried in some reddy ice
     And an I don’t give a damn feeling 
     Saying I’ll get to it some other time
     When I start drinking I start thinking
     That as far as I can see 
     Yeah it sounds like a beer problem to me

Known in Nashville circles for his expert A&R ear, music veteran Jim Catino of Droptine Music first discovered Hibbard’s music while diving into streaming services on the lookout for new artists to capture his attention. With recent development for Dalton Dover leading to a publishing deal with Droptine and Sony Music Publishing along with a record deal with UMG Nashville, Catino is excited to see Country’s tent expanding to encompass even more prowess.
 
Hibbard’s recent release, “
We Speak Country,” is available on all streaming services.
 
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