Parmalee Notches Fourth No. 1 Single with "Girl In Mine"

Parmalee continues their streak of consecutive #1 singles with “Girl In Mine,” which topped the Country Aircheck/Mediabase radio chart this week. With four total and three consecutive in as many years, Parmalee has more #1 singles than any other group in country music in that timeframe.
 
“It’s a beautiful thing when fans start to really connect with a song and you feel the energy every night when they’re singing it back to you,” said lead singer Matt Thomas. “Every #1 is special but this one is for the fans.”
 
“Girl In Mine” follows their 2022 #1 record-setting, “Take My Name,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022, and the #1 Platinum hit, “Just The Way” with Blanco Brown. The band first topped the charts with a song inspired by their home state, “Carolina.”
 
Parmalee recently released their extended album For You 2 which features five new songs including “Girl In Mine,” written by Matt Thomas, David Fanning, Ashley Gorley, Casey Brown, Travis Wood.) The other new tracks on the 18-song collection include “Gonna Love You” (Matt Thomas, David Fanning, Abram Dean, Andy Sheridan), “Is It Just Me” – (Matt Thomas, David Fanning, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson), “Boyfriend” (Matt Thomas, David Fanning, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps) and “Wish You Never Loved Me” (Matt Thomas, David Fanning, Ashley Gorley, Andy Sheridan).
 
The band recently wrapped a 19-city tour with Grammy Award winning group Train. With a full slate of shows to finish out 2023, Parmalee will soon turn their attention to 2024’s In The Air Tour with Kane Brown.
 
About Parmalee
Parmalee is one of Country music's most successful acts with four #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and more than 1 Billion on-demand streams. Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Cousin Barry Knox (bass), and life-long friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard), the North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina,” followed by their PLATINUM-certified #1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” which was Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. They recently scored their third consecutive #1 single with “Girl In Mine.” Those three #1’s and 15 other tracks are available on their new album For You 2. For more information, visit: www.parmaleemusic.com. 

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ATTILA Unleash Cathartic New Single, "FU4EVR"

Atlanta's most notorious purveyors of party metalcore, ATTILA, have dropped epic new radio-ready ballad, "FU4EVR" today. Much like previously released single, "Bite Your Tongue", the new track features mostly clean vocals from frontman Chris 'Fronz' Fronzak, further shepherding in the new, more versatile era of the band.

Speaking on the release of their new track, ATTILA shares

"FU4EVR is about standing up for yourself and not being afraid to cut ties with people who are bringing you down. Some people are like parasites and they will do anything in their power to try to remain in your life. At the end of the day you have to do what's best for your own mental health and not be afraid to say "fuck you forever" and cut out the dead weight."

Today's new drop follows previous singles,“Mia Goth” and “Bite Your Tongue”, which came out in April and shocked ATTILA fans around the world with the addition of clean vocals from Fronz for the first time ever on one of the band's tracks. Combined, the two previous singles have racked up nearly 4 million streams on Spotify alone and 390,000 YoutTube views.

These new tracks showcase a new direction for ATTILA, maintaining the band’s signature blend of metalcore, nu metal and deathcore whilst also adding new layers of melodic finesse and instrumental technicality. Proving that even after 15 years, they are still one of the most innovative and prolific forces in the genre.

ATTILA are currently bringing the ruckus to cities across the US, celebrating the 10th Anniversary of their seminal album, 'About That Life' by performing the album in full. The band are joined by Gideon, Ten56 and Until I Wake. Tickets for the remaining dates are available here.

ABOUT THAT LIFE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR

US LEG

Special Guests: * = No Gideon, ** = No Gideon + ten56, *** = No ten56, **** = No ten56. + Until I Wake, ***** = No Attila + Gideon

Tue. Oct. 3 – Bend, OR – Domino Room

Thu. Oct. 5 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield

Fri. Oct. 6 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock ****

Fri. Oct. 6 – Fresno, CA – Strummers *****

Sat. Oct. 7 – Bakersfield, CA – Temblor Brewing Co ***

Sun. Oct. 8 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720

Mon. Oct. 9 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

Wed. Oct. 11 – Mesa, AZ – Nile Theatre

Fri. Oct. 13 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live Sat.

Oct. 14 – Dallas, TX – Monster Mosh Fest

Sun. Oct 15 – Houston, TX – Studio @ Warehouse Live

Tue. Oct. 17 – Jacksonville, FL – Underbelly

Wed. Oct. 18 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum

Thu. Oct. 19 – Orlando, FL – Level 13

Fri. Oct. 20 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West

Don't miss your chance to witness this monumental celebration of one of metalcore's landmark albums. Get your tickets for ATTILA's About That Life 10-Year Anniversary Tour and join the party.

ABOUT ATTILA

Chris Fronzak (vocals), Chris Linck (guitar), and Kalan Adam (bass) aka ATTILA have been churning out metalcore anthems for nearly two decades, shaping and defining the genre as they go.

Formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2005, ATTILA has released eight studio albums, including their infamous 2013 smash hit, "About That Life" which debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #22. The band are best known for their uniquely aggressive heaviness, their incendiary, high-energy live shows and their tongue-in-cheek, not-giving-a-fuck attitude. Their music has amassed over 270 million streams and they currently have 807k monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

ATTILA has continued to thrive and evolve over the years, cementing their status as one of the most influential bands in the modern metalcore genre. This new era is just another step in their evolution, with plenty more to come.

End-Time Illusion Drop their Long Awaited New Album 'Anamnesis Genesis' via Combat Records/Mindsnap Music; Release Lyric Video for Single "Lure of the Abyss"

New England's enduring tech metal pioneers, End-Time Illusion, proudly unveil their highly anticipated 4th full-length album, Anamnesis Genesis, today, September 29, 2023. This monumental release is now available worldwide in both digital formats and hard copy media, thanks to the collaboration between Combat Records and Mindsnap Music.

To celebrate, the band has unveiled an enthralling lyric video for the album's opening track, "Lure of the Abyss," created by the talented team at Black Sheep Media. You can experience the mesmerizing visuals and thought-provoking lyrics below.

As a teaser for the album, a play through video for "Codex Gigas" (Designed by Melody) was previously released.

The album showcases 8 intricate compositions written by founding member guitarist Dave Sharpe (Dead by Wednesday, Ellefson US backing band) and singer Adam Sloan. To strengthen the rhythm section the band recruited NYC session drummer Alex Cohen (Malignancy, Pyrexia) with Sharpe handling bass duties and Sharpe and Sloan on keys. The tracks weave through the catchy and hook laden riffage the group is known for while also incorporating some Black Metal, Goth, and experimental elements to round out a mature Death Metal and Thrash musical evolution. Like E-TI’s predecessor Deities at War (2015), the tracking was completed at Sonic Environments studio with engineer Jeff Weed who recently remixed and remastered the album.

In support of the release the band plans to play select shows including an upcoming album release party in their home state of CT. TBA soon!

BEWITCHER Announces New Rarities Compilation Album, Debuts New Song, "Manifesting Darkness"

Black magick metal masters Bewitcher will be releasing a brand new rarities and B-sidesalbum on November 17, 2023 via Century Media Records! 'Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel,' is a massive 17-track compilation of Bewitcher original demo recordings, including rare and previously unreleased material, all remastered as well as two brand new studio tracks. In celebration, the speed metal band is now debuting a brand new song, "Manifesting Darkness," along with a visualizer which can be found below.

Pre-orders are now available and can be found HERE.

The offering will be available as: Standard CD Jewelcase, Ltd. Gatefold white 2LP, Digital album. The artwork and tracklist can be found below!

Since their formation in 2013, Bewitcher has seen their signature “Black Magick Metal” sound go from humble beginnings to new heights of creativity and wild anthemic fervor. A small collection of long out-of-print demo tapes kicked off what has proven to be an enduring line of ripping studio albums, singles and EPs. They have earned a reputation as one of the hardest working touring acts around, bringing their volcanic, high energy live shows to every corner of North America and parts abroad.

Now, as the band reaches a new crucial milestone, they are taking a moment to look back on a

decade of diabolic speed and sorcery. Their latest offering, ”Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves: Ten Years of Black Leather, Black Magic & White Hot Fucking Steel“, is a massive 17-track compilation of Bewitcher’s original demo recordings, including rare and previously unreleased material, all remastered as well as two brand new studio tracks. Released November 17 on all formats, including a stacked double LP version, it is a compelling retrospective on the earliest days of this rising force in the world of heavy metal.

Line-Up:

M. von Bewitcher – vox & guitars

A. Hunter – drums & percussion

A. Magus – bass guitar & backing vox

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Sleeping With Sirens Unveils 'Complete Collapse (Deluxe)' via Sumerian Records + Drop New Music Video "Don't Let The Party Die"

Pop-punk titans Sleeping With Sirens has today unleashed their latest offering 'Complete Collapse (Deluxe)' via Sumerian Records. 'Complete Collapse (Deluxe)' includes brand new, never before heard acoustic interpretations of "Let You Down", "Us", and "Be Happy" in this expanded edition. In celebration of today's release, the band has shared their explosive new single "Don't Let The Party Die" (produced by Tyler Smyth) along with the accompanying official music video and limited edition merch. When asked about the new track, vocalist Kellin Quinn shared:

"'Don’t Let The Party Die' is about our nature as human beings- our greed, our ego, and our inability to stop. It’s very much open to interpretation, but I think it’s clear that if we continue to just keep the wheel spinning it will cost us dearly. Tyler Smyth is a legend of a producer and really helped bring this song to life! We really hope you love our new single and the deluxe version of 'Complete Collapse'! We really enjoyed this era of Sleeping With Sirens and are super appreciative of you, your love and support!" 

'Complete Collapse (Deluxe)' is available now on all streaming platforms. Listen to the album at the link here, watch the music video for "Don't Let The Party Die" , and check out the merch drop below.

Fans can catch Sleeping With Sirens on tour now across North America with The Used and Dead American. For ticket information please click here, and be sure to stay tuned for more Sleeping With Sirens news coming soon.

Upcoming Sleeping With Sirens Tour Dates

October 1 - Wheatland, CA @ Hard Rock Live Sacramento

October 3 - Grand Junction, CO @ Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park

October 4 - Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom

October 7 - Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

October 8 - Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House & Event Center

October 10 - Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater

October 11 - Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre

Trevor Rabin pays tribute with emotionally powerful new single ‘Oklahoma’

Trevor Rabin, the South African guitarist, singer, multi-musician, writer and producer, recently announced ‘Rio’, his first solo album of vocal material in 34 years, set for release in just a week’s time on October 6, 2023 worldwide.

Today he is pleased to launch the third track taken from the album, the emotionally powerful ‘Oklahoma’. As Trevor describes:
“In 1995 I wrote the germ of a lyric inspired by the devastating bombing in Oklahoma.  It traumatized the entire nation and will always be a dark day for the country.  Thirty plus years later I believed the time was right and ok to tackle the song I had written.  It’s dedicated to family and friends who lost loved ones.”

Watch the video, created by Christian Rios, below.

‘Rio’ will be available as a Ltd CD+Blu-ray Mediabook & Ltd Deluxe Gatefold Red 180g 2LP + Blu-ray (including 8-page LP-booklet and obi strip), both featuring bonus material, 5.1 surround sound & liner notes. Also available as Standard CD Jewelcase, Gatefold 180g 2LP+LP-booklet (with etching on side D), and as Digital Album.  The cover for the album was created by Trevor himself: “I dabble with digital art so I sent some images of mine to the label and was pleasantly surprised when they liked them.”.

Pre-order and stream the new single here: https://trevorrabin.lnk.to/Rio

Watch the previously released videos below:
Big Mistakes: https://youtu.be/KPzga7UJwy4
Push: https://youtu.be/udpVPB223O0

The Ltd CD+Blu-ray Mediabook & Ltd Deluxe Gatefold Red 180g 2LP + Blu-ray also features the following bonus tracks:
1. Spek & Polly
2. Fragile (Demo)
3. Georgia

Given that his previous vocal-led solo album, ‘Can’t Look Away’, was released in 1989 (2012’s ‘Jacaranda’ was all-instrumental), Rabin has kept us waiting for more than three decades for a follow-up. Trevor admits that there was pressure from all sides, including his own family, to have speeded up the process.  However, the delay is excusable. Since leaving Yes following the ‘Talk’ album in 1994 and largely as a prequel to touring as part of ARW in 2016, the guitarist entered the time-consuming world of movie soundtracks. Not just any old movies, either. Trevor’s name appears as composer for such blockbusters as Con Air, Armageddon, Remember the Titans, Enemy Of The State, Deep Blue Sea, Glory Road, and Gone In 60 Seconds and both National Treasure movies, amongst many others. “Over the past ten years I was having ideas, concepts that I couldn’t implement due to my busy schedule,” he explains, adding: “To be honest, those years flew by in a flurry. I knew that this was the time, and once I found my momentum I worked on the album 24/7.”  The process proved a labour of love and as with his first and second solo records, ‘Trevor Rabin’ and ‘Face To Face’ (from 1977 and ’79 respectively), Rabin handled just about all of the instruments himself.

Stylistically, ‘Rio’– is tough to categorize. Besides guitar-driven rock-meets-pop, ‘Goodbye’ is Country & Western with an edgy drive, while ‘Tumbleweed’ begins in a burst of harmonies. No wonder its working title was ‘The Demographic Nightmare’.

“I wanted to get into many different areas,” Rabin states. “Of course there are ‘prog things’, but overall there are a lot of styles going on.”  As mentioned, Trevor plays the majority of the instruments on the record. However, on drums for a number of tracks is Lou Molino, while Trevor also contributes some drums and percussion. Vinnie Colaiuta provides drums on ‘Push’, and Rabin’s son Ryan Rabin helped out with some of the most important percussive arrangements. Along the way Trevor also drafted in a couple of friends, Dante Marchi and Liz Constantine, to sing back up on two songs, as well as Charlie Bisharat on violin.

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DUSTIN LYNCH STANDS TALL IN KILLED THE COWBOY

In a candid display of vulnerability, MULTI-PLATINUM star Dustin Lynch is boldly opening up like never before amid an internal struggle. At 38 and single, he’s admittedly at a crossroads: Does he settle down, start a family, and lean into domesticity, or continue to carve out a life of extraordinary experiences that most people only dream of? Releasing his statement-making sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), today (9/29), the charismatic man in the Resistol hat bravely tries to figure that out. Available everywhere, listen here.

It's a stunningly self-aware series of questions not only for Lynch to ponder, but for single and newly single people everywhere. Through his 12-track journey – with five to his songwriting credit – on Killed The Cowboy, they’ll realize they’re not alone, thanks to highlights such as the brooding title track, introspective “If I Stop Drinkin’,” the shadowy ballad “Blue Lights,” and yearning come-on of “Lone Star.” But they’ll also find a friend at the party via his raise-‘em-up anthems like “George Strait Jr.” and nostalgic dirt road rocker “Chevrolet” (featuring his BBR Music Group labelmate Jelly Roll), to “Honky Tonk Heartbreaker.” Written by Lynch, Hunter Phelps, Zach Crowell, and Ben Johnson, it’s the soundtrack to the best night of your life. With a slippery ‘90s guitar lick, lyrics about tequila shots and surprise phone calls, plus an easygoing vocal from Lynch, the Zach Crowell and Ben Johnson co-produced “Honky Tonk Heartbreaker” explodes out of the speakers and carries fans right into the club. It’s the very definition of a banger and a contender for the ultimate party anthem, with all of it framed through the late-night experiences of Lynch – who not only co-wrote the song, but lived it. Listen to “Honky Tonk Heartbreaker” and watch the lyric video.

“When we wrote ‘Honky Tonk Heartbreaker,’ we thought about what could be celebrated by people in Nashville’s Broadway honky-tonk scene, or in any bar scene. It’s a message to those who are single and ready to mingle, who embrace the excitement of getting dressed up to go out and give off a vibe,” Lynch adds. “But even those who have found their person will still enjoy the song, because at some point they've been out on the prowl, enjoying the nightlife.”

* Produced by Zach Crowell
+ Co-Produced by Zach Crowell and Ben Johnson
^ Co-Produced by Zach Crowell and Ben Phillips
# Co-Produced by Zach Crowell and Kyle Fishman

Presenting on NBC's inaugural 2023 People's Choice Country Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, last night (9/28), Lynch is in the middle of a high-profile media blitz with features in Associated Press, Fox News, PEOPLE, American Songwriter, CMT, The Tennessean, and more, in addition to broadcast segments on Entertainment Tonight and Access Daily with Mario & Kit. He's also been named one of Nashville Lifestyles’ Most Beautiful People in their annual issue on stands now.

As the much-anticipated follow-up to Blue In The Sky, Lynch’s 2022 release delivered the history-making “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter),” which became the #1 song on the Mediabase 2022 Year-End Chart Country and #2 on the Billboard 2022 Year-End Country Airplay Songs chart. The PLATINUM, six-week #1 collaboration remains the longest-running Top 10 single in Billboard Country Airplay chart history at 28 weeks and Broken Bow Records’ longest-reigning single at Country radio. The acclaimed album also included hit “Party Mode” and Lynch’s latest chart-rising single “Stars Like Confetti,” that’s nearing Top 5.

Launching his KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR beginning April 2, 2024, at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Lynch is making major city appearances in Charlotte, NC, Minneapolis, MN, and Boston, MA, among others, across the 18-date run next spring. With special guest Skeez, he’ll top off the trek on May 11 at Harrah's Stir Concert Cove in Council Bluffs, IA. Find tickets and a full list of tour dates here.

Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen

ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
Dustin Lynch has "built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving eight #1s, four Top 5 albums, 10 GOLD and PLATINUM certified singles, and tallying over 5.4 BILLION cumulative global streams. His sixth studio album, Killed The Cowboy (Broken Bow Records), is boldly making a statement. The follow-up to Blue In The Sky, which delivered the history-making PLATINUM, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter)” – the most-played song at Country radio in 2022 landing at #1 on the Mediabase and #2 on the Billboard Year-End Country Airplay charts – also featured nearing Top 5 single “Stars Like Confetti” and hit “Party Mode.” Launching the KILLED THE COWBOY TOUR in 2024, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with Country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Kane Brown. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, as well as high-profile nominations for the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

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ELVIE SHANE RELEASES DEEPLY PERSONAL SONG “PILL,” A MESSAGE TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION, OUT NOW

No stranger to creating work that “exposes the heart-aching realities of the working class” (Billboard), BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records singer/songwriter Elvie Shane continues to shed light on the struggles of his community and many others with new track “Pill,” available to listen below. Draped in harrowing lyricism, written by Shane, Lee Starr, and Nick Columbia and produced by Oscar Charles, “Pill” delivers a love letter to those struggling with addiction that perfectly illustrates what it means to be affected by its all-encompassing path of destruction. 

“Pill is my story, told from the perspective of a note to me from my little brother in my most trying times. It’s an apology to those I love for the turmoil I put them through,” Shane said. “But for me this goes way beyond just what my family and I have gone through. I want to be a vessel and share other people’s struggles and experiences, even if it helps one person, that means I did my job.”

Along with the track, Shane released a visualizer for “Pill,” welcoming those at any stage of recovery with the porch light on and the front door unlocked, reminding them it’s never too late to come back home. 

Recently wrapping a busy summer on the road, Shane is set to perform in Lexington, KY tonight (9/29), and Mount Airy, NC tomorrow (9/30), along with a slot at Riverfront Revival next weekend in North Charleston, NC (10/7). He next hits the road for a supporting stint with Kameron Marlowe this fall beginning in Los Angeles, CA (10/26). Tickets and more information available HERE.

About Elvie Shane: 

As a native of small-town Kentucky whose influences range from Dwight Yoakam and Steve Earle to classic rock, Gospel, R&B and hip hop, Wheelhouse Records’ Elvie Shane has emerged as a country star with his heart on his sleeve – and as a champion of those with their name on a patch. Breaking out with the Platinum certified Number One single, “My Boy,” the singer/songwriter first took a stand for family values that go far beyond bloodlines, setting himself apart with a deeply felt 2020 tribute to step-parents and their unconditional love. Hailed by critics from Billboard and Rolling Stone to the Nashville Scene and beyond, the track helped launch Shane’s album BACKSLIDER onto multiple Best Of lists, winning over fans with its gritty yet gracious fusion of heartland rock, modern country and stand-for-something purpose. With over 372 million career streams and counting, that fusion often presents itself onstage as a mix of rebellious energy, indelible imagery and working-class pride, and it has made Shane a favorite all across the globe. Pairing his headlining MY KINDA TROUBLE TOUR in 2021 with high-profile opening slots for Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Brothers Osborne, Brooks & Dunn and Lady A, among others, plus country’s biggest festivals and a 2023 tour across the heart of Europe, he capped it all with a nomination for Best New Country Artist at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and is now laying the groundwork for a new chapter. Following inclusion on the star studded Stoned Cold Country tribute to The Rolling Stones 60th anniversary (submitting a special version of “Sympathy for the Devil”), Shane's new tracks include "Pill," “Jonesin’,” “Baptized” and “Forgotten Man” out now. Rolling Stone praises “Forgotten Man” as it “expertly sums up what it means to be blue-collar in the 21st century in this defiant, angry country single that would do Merle Haggard proud." An anthem for those chasing the American dream with calloused hands and a weary, but still-believing heart, it’s another example of Shane’s deep-feeling take on country, as a new blue-collar generation arrives. For more information visit elvieshane.com.

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Rising Star Erin Kinsey Announces 'same day sessions' with the Release of "never been closer 5.22.22"

Named a “rising star” by People, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Erin Kinsey showcases her unique voice and heartfelt songwriting with the same day sessions, an innovative collection wherein each song was recorded the same day it was written, across five different days. Kinsey kicks off the project with “never been closer 5.22.22” today, Sept. 29. Listen to the song and pre-save the collection HERE.
 
“Like many artists, I’m prone to overthinking,” shares Kinsey. “However, this writing and recording style allowed us to capture the tracks in their most authentic form, which is what makes them so different from other projects.
 
“I also wanted to include the date along with the song titles to create a timestamp of what was going on in my life at that time. I think it really gives listeners an opportunity to have a fuller picture of what my mindset was like going into each of these writes,” she explains.
 
Kinsey bypassed a typical writing and recording schedule in favor of an approach that allowed each song to fully absorb the tone and raw emotions of each writing session, whether it was the urgency and frustration in “never been closer 5.22.22” or the playful confidence in “different us 2.15.23,” all while melding her pop and rock influences yet holding fast to her deep passion for Country music.
 
This fresh method finds every producer and featured artist doubling as cowriters on the tracks, solidifying the synergy of the project. same day sessions revisits a fan favorite from her EP Bet My Heart with “stayed a summer (fall version) 8.19.22.” A collaboration with Josh Kerr, Sara Davis and Micah Carpenter, the song confirms Wide Open Country’s declaration: “If you’re itching for some new coming-of-age country anthems, look no further than Erin Kinsey. She’s all about relatable lyrics and catchy hooks that make it nearly impossible not to sing along with her.”
 
With over 5 million views as she continues to tease the project, Kinsey’s vast following on social media has been clamoring for these songs with a collective sentiment of excitement and anticipation. Fans will get to hear the tracks live as she joins Morgan Evans on the U.S. leg of the Life Upside Down Tour, kicking off October 5 in Louisville, Kentucky.
 
Dubbed “one to watch” by Cowboys & Indians, Kinsey has been honing her musical talents since the age of 11, and at 22 years old, she stands as a testament to dedication and artistic growth. Her journey led her from the heart of Texas to Music City, where she embarked on her path to becoming a respected singer/songwriter, whose song “Pink,” cowritten with Victoria Shaw and Jodi Marr for the Susan G. Komen® foundation, has been recorded by the likes of Dolly Parton, Sara Evans, Rita Wilson, Jordin Sparks and Monica.
 
Her relentless pursuit of her dreams caught the attention of music insiders who recognized her undeniable talent and potential for greatness, including Barry Weiss’ RECORDS Nashville, a joint venture with Sony, and George Couri’s Triple 8 Management. With over 95 million global streams, Kinsey has performed at London’s C2C Festival, Faster Horses Festival and Tortuga Music Festival among tour dates with the likes of Dylan Scott and Home Free and making her debut at the Grand Ole Opry. She kickstarted the 2022 NASCAR Awards with her SiriusXM The Highway’s “On The Horizon” find and Billboard-dubbed “dynamic” introduction “Just Drive.”

Erin Kinsey’s Upcoming Dates on the Life Upside Down Tour with Morgan Evans

Oct. 5              Mercury Ballroom                  Louisville, KY
Oct. 6              Preston Arts Center                Henderson, KY
Oct. 7              Jergel’s Rhythm Grille           Warrendale, PA
Oct. 11             Mulcahy’s                              Wantagh, NY
Oct. 12            Rams Head Live                     Baltimore, MD
Oct. 13            Mohegan Sun                          Uncasville, CT
Oct. 14            The Goat                                 Manchester, NH
Oct. 19            The City Center at Fat City    Champaign, IL
Oct. 20            District 142                             Wyandotte, MI
Oct. 21            Dusty Armadillo                     Rootstown, OH
Nov. 2             Paradise Rock Club                Boston, MA
Nov. 3             Kegs Canal Side                     Jordan, NY
Nov. 4             The L                                      Horseheads, NY
Nov. 29           Terminal We                           Atlanta, GA
Nov. 30           The Underground                   Charlotte, NC
Dec. 1              The Senate                             Columbia, SC
Dec. 2              Music Farm                           Charleston, SC
Dec. 14            Elevation                               Grand Rapids, MI
Dec. 15            Joe’s                                       Chicago, IL
Dec. 16            Majestic Theatre                    Madison, WI
 
About Erin Kinsey
Texas native Erin Kinsey is a rising star in the country music scene, bringing her unique voice and heartfelt songwriting to the forefront. Despite her young age, Erin has been honing her musical talents since the age of 11, and at 22 years old, she stands as a testament to dedication and artistic growth. Born with a deep passion for country music, Erin's journey led her from the heart of Texas to Music City, Nashville, Tennessee, where she embarked on her path to becoming a respected singer-songwriter. Her relentless pursuit of her dreams caught the attention of music insiders who recognized her undeniable talent and potential for greatness. Erin’s musical journey took a major step forward with her signing to RECORDS Nashville, a prominent joint venture with Sony Music in October 2021. In March of 2022, she unveiled her debut EP 40 East which showcased her distinctive style and garnered significant acclaim. Notably, Erin's music has amassed over 95 million streams across her catalog, underscoring the strong connection she has established with her ever-growing audience. Her songwriting has not only resonated with listeners but has also been recognized by industry legends. Erin’s remarkable talent has led her to write songs that have been cut by esteemed artists including Dolly Parton, Rita Wilson, Jordan Sparks, Monica, and Sara Evans. This achievement speaks volumes about her ability to craft relatable and impactful narratives that transcend boundaries. Continuing her artistic journey, Erin Kinsey released her latest EP Bet My Heart in May of 2023. The EP features six tracks, all penned by Erin herself, including the emotionally charged “Always Never,” a collaborative effort with acclaimed songwriters Sarah Buxton and Josh Kerr. The release also includes previously beloved tracks like “Vegas” and “Boys In Boots,” showcasing the depth and versatility of Erin's musical expression. With her compelling storytelling, genuine connection to her audience, and an ever-expanding body of work, Erin Kinsey is undoubtedly a rising star in the country music landscape. Her journey from a young Texan with a dream to a Nashville singer-songwriter is a testament to her unwavering dedication and undeniable talent. For more information, visit ErinKinsey.com or follow along on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @ErinKinseyTX and Facebook.com/ErinKinseyOfficial.

JELLY ROLL & LAINEY WILSON CAPTURE TOP WINS AT FAN-VOTED 2023 PEOPLE’S CHOICE COUNTRY AWARDS

Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson dominated the first-ever fan-voted 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards in Nashville, TN at the Grand Ole Opry. As Jelly Roll’s monster smash hit “Save Me” featuring Lainey climbs toward Top 20 at Country radio and Lainey’s “Watermelon Moonshine” closes in on #1, the unstoppable award-winning BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville labelmates were the most awarded artists of the night, with 8x nominee Jelly Roll taking home the most wins with four awards and 7x nominee Wilson securing three wins. View full details below. 

Jelly Roll Honors:

• The Male Artist of 2023 - View Acceptance Here

•  The New Artist of 2023

• The Song of 2023 - “Need a Favor”

• The Collaboration Song of 2023 - “Save Me” Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson

Lainey Wilson Honors:

• The Female Artist of 2023 - View Acceptance Here

• The Collaboration Song of 2023 - “Save Me” Jelly Roll with Lainey Wilson - View Lainey’s Acceptance Here

• The Music Video of 2023 - “wait in the truck” HARDY featuring Lainey Wilson - View Acceptance Here

Photo Credit: Alysse Gafkjen 

Sharing his award-winning night with his fans live from the Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, tour mate Elle King joined Jelly Roll on stage to present the award for “The Male Artist of 2023”. “I thought, when I was here, that I didn’t have a chance at winning, but the losers won again baby!” exclaimed Jelly Roll. “This has absolutely nothing to do with me and it has everything to do with y’all. This was fan voted. This is for the fans. It’s always for the fans. The underdogs are back on top! I want to say thank you to the People’s Choice Country Awards for giving an opportunity to me and these 20,000 degenerates to celebrate this together, right now, live on national television from Cincinnati, OH.”

Lainey Wilson, attending the award show live at the Grand Ole Opry House, shared the following in her acceptance for “The Female Artist of 2023.” “My heart is about to beat out of my chest,” said Lainey. “A lot of it has to do with this award, but a lot of it has to do with standing on this Opry stage. Every single time I get to stand on this stage, I feel overwhelmed. I feel honored and humbled. I feel like I’ve got some very big shoes to fill. This year we have played every kind of show you can imagine. We have played clubs. We have played stadiums with Mr. Luke Combs. You name it; we have played it. Every single night, I look out there and I see a lot of y’all wearing your bell bottoms and hats. Thank y’all so much for letting me express myself through my music and the way that I dress. I love seeing y’all do the same exact thing. Y’all keep showing up and I’ll keep showing up, too. God bless y’all.”

About Jelly Roll: 

Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) recently debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut Country Album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) - earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT (Country Music Television) Music Awards where he earned 3 awards to become the most awarded artist of the night, the Billboard Country Power List Cover star and “country’s ‘most authentic’ new artist” (The New Yorker) recently received Billboard’s 2023 Breakthrough Award. “One of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times), Jelly was an 8X nominee and 4X winner at the People’s Choice Country Awards and is the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with 5 total nominations. His current hit single “Save Me” — a confessional, vulnerable expression of self-doubt— set the stage for his new season of life and took him to new heights, has more than 155 million views on YouTube and Platinum certification from the RIAA.  Jelly debuted the song along with Lainey Wilson at the 2023 ACM Awards on the heels of his 28-week reign at No. 1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. “Save Me” is the follow-up single to his multi-week #1 hits on Country and Rock radio, “Need A Favor” and “Son of A Sinner.” 

Currently headlining his sold-out 44 city 2023 Backroad Baptism Arena Tour and celebrating multi-format success with "Need a Favor" inside the Top 10 on Hot AC and Top 25 on Top 40, Jelly Roll continues to resonate with fans on a global scale and earn numerous industry milestones - from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to sold-out dates at the Ryman Auditorium and the release of his critically acclaimed Hulu documentary produced by ABC News, “Save Me.”  Featured by Nightline, GMA, GMA3, The New York Times, The Tennessean, Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, CMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, “for everyone who’s facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,” and American Songwriter echoing, “with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.”

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About Lainey Wilson: 

As the leading female nominee and winner at the 2023 ACM awards with, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of The Year, Visual Media and Musical Event of the Year and reigning CMA 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm of the industry. Critically-acclaimed and touted as a top “artist to watch,” to being crowned the most nominated artist at both the 2023 CMA Awards (with a record breaking nine nominations) and CMT Music Awards, the Louisiana native has made a name for herself in the industry as one of music’s hottest and most buzzed-about new artists. Landing her first No. 1 with her PLATINUM Certified ACM Song of the Year, “Things A Man Oughta Know,” nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams, she has won over legions of fans with her signature Bell Bottom Country sound and aesthetic, which blends traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare. A prolific and sought-after songwriter (having co-writer credits on songs by artists including Luke Combs, Flatland Calvary, and more), Lainey is a fresh, fierce voice in Nashville, delivering CMA-nominated album of the year with her label debut,  Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’. With a rockstar stage presence, her artistry has taken her across the globe, performing for sold-out crowds throughout the US, UK, and Germany with notable names like Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Ashley McBryde, and more. After topping the country radio charts for a second time with the two-week No. 1 hit, “Never Say Never” with Cole Swindell, she recently achieved her third and fourth No. 1 song with “Heart Like a Truck” and HARDY collaboration “wait in the truck”. Her current single “Watermelon Moonshine” is currently in the top 3 on the Country charts and climbing. Her critically acclaimed album, Bell Bottom Country, reached No. 9 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart, quickly rose to No. 1 on iTunes charts and has amassed over 650 million streams to date. Wilson made her acting debut in Season 5 of the smash hit series “Yellowstone” as a musician character named Abby, where she premiered her original “Smell Like Smoke” as well as showcased other hits off her recent album including “Watermelon Moonshine” and “Hold My Halo”. Adding to her growing list of endeavors, Wilson was recently named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador,” was honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women's collection.

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WYNONNA JUDD AND TRISHA YEARWOOD RELEASE REINVENTED VERSION OF “CRY MYSELF TO SLEEP” AHEAD OF A TRIBUTE TO THE JUDDS RELEASE

Today, Grammy-award-winning artists Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood released their reimagined version of The Judds’ iconic song “Cry Myself To Sleep.” Written by Paul Kennerley, the track serves as the second single off A Tribute To The Judds, the highly anticipated compilation record in celebration of the beloved duo’s 40th anniversary, to be released on October 27 on BMG. 

Originally released in 1986 as the fourth single off the best-selling album Rockin’ With The Rhythm, and reproduced by Cactus Moser, “Cry Myself To Sleep” serves as a soulful and powerful new take on the critically acclaimed track. Blending the elements of Funk, Rock, and Country into the song, these once in a generation dynamites infuse their own sound while remaining true to the original record. You can listen to “Cry Myself To Sleep” HERE.

"I was absolutely delighted when Trisha showed up at the studio on the farm to record 'Cry Myself To Sleep' with me. We have known each other for years, but have never worked together. In today’s world of technology, artists often don’t get to be in the same room as the other person to record a song. It was so refreshing! I am thrilled with the song, and I cannot wait to sing it live with her," said Wynonna Judd.

“Getting to be a part of celebrating Judds music is such an honor. I’m a true fan, and singing with Wynonna has been a dream come true! I’m proud to be a part of honoring the music that Naomi and Wynonna created," said Trisha Yearwood.

A Tribute to The Judds brings together the music industry’s biggest power players across genres, revering the original music of The Judds into a powerful homage of their discography. 

Wynonna Judd Photo Credit: Jim Wright

Trisha Yearwood Photo Credit: Russ Harrington

About Wynonna Judd:
With the release of her 1992 self-titled solo debut, Wynonna emerged as a singular force in American music. Beyond the five Grammy Awards, the multi-platinum albums and sold-out tours, the country/soul vocalist built on the Appalachian traditionalism that defined The Judds to create a world where Top 5 dance/club hits were as possible as being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Having practically grown up as America’s favorite musical daughter, Wynonna matured into a woman who embraced how life is filled with peaks and valleys, great thrills, and heavy disappointment. Those realities informed her 5-times platinum Wynonna and nearing 3-times platinum Tell Me Why, the albums that gave voice to every human being emerging into their own adulthood with joy in their heart.

Beyond the groundbreaking music she and her mother created as The Judds, Wynonna has grown into her once-in-a-generation vocal prowess with an ease that made people clamor to her. “No One Else On Earth,” “Tell Me Why,” “She Is His Only Need,” “Girls With Guitars,” and “I Saw The Light” set the next chapter in motion of for the girl from Ashland, Kentucky who became a global superstar.

About Trisha Yearwood:
Following three decades in the spotlight, numerous GRAMMY®, CMA® and ACM® Awards, countless multiplatinum certifications, and millions of fans entertained, the same passion still motivates and moves Trisha Yearwood. The singer, actress, author, chef, personality, and entrepreneur derives deep fulfillment from simply walking up to a microphone and pouring her heart out by way of a celebrated powerhouse voice. In 2019, Trisha unveiled her highly anticipated first full-length country record in over a decade, Every Girl. Every Girl: Deluxe includes a new acoustic re-recording of her first album’s lead single “She’s In Love With The Boy.” Trisha made history when the original “She’s In Love With The Boy” vaulted to #1 and cemented her as the first female country artist to have a debut single reach the top of the country charts. She made history once again in 2021, when “She’s In Love With The Boy” was named “the MOST listened to country song by a Female Artist in the history of Billboard’s Country Airplay Charts.”  Trisha remains a timeless entertainer whose influence permeates multiple facets of culture. Beyond fifteen albums, she hosts the EMMY® Award-winning Food Network hit Trisha’s Southern Kitchen and her Facebook Live show, T’s Coffee Talk. At the forefront of a veritable lifestyle empire, she penned four New York Times-bestselling cookbooks and has designed cookware, furniture, home accessories, area rugs, and a pet line. For more information, please visit www.trishayearwood.com.

RED REIGN RELEASES THIRD SINGLE FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM

RED REIGN RELEASES THIRD SINGLE FOR “NO PEACE NO LOVE” FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING ALBUM 'DON’T LOOK BACK' DUE OUT ON OCTOBER 27 THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT AND PRODUCED BY DAVID IVORY (HALESTORM)

Richmond, VA-based rockers Red Reign take 80’s influences and steer them in a more contemporary direction – bridging the sounds of yesterday and today. The band is comprised of members singer/guitarist Carlton “Bubba” McMichael, guitarist Stevie Shred, bassist Larry Moore, and drummer Sammy Lee. Red Reign has worked with Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum producer David Ivory (Halestorm) on both its releases: 2021’s self-titled EP and 2023’s forthcoming full-length Don’t Look Back.

Don’t Look Back, is bolstered by such standout tracks as their latest single “No Peace, No Love”, “Don’t Look Back” which is highlighted by a guest appearance from guitarist George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob), and “Here I Am”. As the band explains about their latest single, ““No Peace, No Love” is a fun song about a couple who are trying to be intimate. It's the old message, to get the love they need, they need to keep the peace.” It brings us back to the old saying, "Happy wife/girlfriend, then happy life."”

Listen to “No Peace No Love” below

Having already shared the stage with the likes of Dokken, Extreme, Jackyl, Lita Ford, and Tesla, Red Reign looks forward to spreading the word further with live shows in support of Don’t Look Back which is already making critics take notice.

“Don’t Look Back” has an 80’s influenced sound that will take you back to a time that produced many great bands that remain as popular today as they did forty years ago. Let’s face it; great music always stays in style.” ROCK AT NIGHT

View video for “Here I Am” : https://youtu.be/U0Hpjpegtz8

Don’t Look Back will be available on CD and limited-edition vinyl. Preorder your copy now
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Sleep Theory Release "Paper Hearts" EP

"Sleep Theory follow in the path of bands like Sevendust in weaving soulful vocal melodies, groove-heavy guitar work and an infectious bounce as their stylistic signature." – Knotfest
 
"Sleep Theory adapt 2000s arena rock and nu-metal for the future with their anthemic metal-tinged sound that would please any fan of Linkin Park and their ilk. At once enthralling, emotional and disarming, Sleep Theory's supercharged single 'Numb' is everything a radio rock fan could want. You'll be humming it for days after." – Loudwire

Fresh off a captivating performance at Louisville's Louder Than Life Festivalthis past weekend, breakout four-piece Sleep Theory — vocalist Cullen Moore, guitarist Daniel Pruitt, bassist Paolo Vergara, and drummer Ben Pruitt — have released their Paper Hearts EP today, September 29, via the Epitaph Records. Get it here.

The EP features two buzzy singles — "Numb" and "Gone or Staying" — which have established Sleep Theory as one of the most exciting and talked about bands of 2023.

"As Sleep Theory, we've poured our hearts and souls into crafting our debut EP Paper Hearts and we're beyond thrilled to share this musical journey with the world," the band shares. "Each track is a piece of our collective soul, woven into melodies and lyrics that resonate with our experiences and emotions. Paper Hearts is not just music; it's our story, our passion, and our dreams set to sound."

PHOTO CREDIT: Alex Bemis

Since bursting onto the scene earlier this year, Sleep Theory have gone from strength to strength. With press coverage from American Songwriter, Billboard, Celebrity Access, Knotfest, and Loudwire, as well as major nods from SiriusXM's Octane, Sleep Theory have had a huge 2023 and are gearing up for an even bigger 2024.

With Sleep Theory, the numbers don't lie.

Rather, the stats tell an impressive story that continues to grow and evolve as the band heads towards the stratosphere.

Sleep Theory's recent single "Numb" — watch the video below— follows the band's debut single "Another Way," which arrived in January 2023 and amassed 500k views on TikTok within 36 hours of release. "Gone or Staying" arrived next, and all three songs combined have generated over 25 million streams, while "Numb" and "Another Way" both shot to No. 1 on SiriusXM's Octane Chart. The reaction was intense and swift, and as such, the band was also selected for SiriusXM/Pandora's Artist Accelerator Program and will be a part of their Next Wave Concert Series this fall. Additionally, "Numb" rose to No. 1 on on Octane's BigUns four (!!!) times.

This all happened in the span of the past nine months.

 But what seemed like an overnight success (or an "industry plant" playing to the algorithm, as some trolls have incorrectly theorized) has actually been years in the making. And it's paying off.

Since retiring from the U.S. Army several years ago, Moore has dedicated his life to carving his own path in the music industry.

Officially starting Sleep Theory in 2019, the current incarnation of his musical journey began as a studio project to fuse his love of hard rock, funk, and R&B.

Now a four-piece band, which came to be on the back of a chance meeting via Facebook Marketplace, Sleep Theory have achieved a pair of No. 1 singles, played their first run of shows to massive crowds, and signed to Epitaph Records. Combining metalcore-like breakdowns with bluesy grooves and a pop sensibility made for modern radio, "Numb" has ascended to the No. 19 position on the Active Rock chart.

Sleep Theory wrapped summer touring runs with Set It Off and Shinedown, and also played shows with I Prevail, Badflower, and more.

Their 2024 touring plans are extensive and will be announced soon!

Gunship Release "Unicorn" + Share "Empress Of The Damned" Lyric Video

Synthwave pioneers Gunship — comprised of Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell — today release their third studio album, Unicorn.

Stream the full record here. 

Gunship invite their listeners to celebrate the power of imagination on Unicorn. Named after the international icon of fantasy and imagination, it's emblazoned with the tagline "Imagination Is A Weapon." The trio's trademark, synth-laden atmosphere and transportative soundscapes have continued to evolve to include more rock, industrial, and EDM influences, allowing the listener to revel in an alternative reality on a 14-track electric thrill ride.

Unicorn boasts a diverse array of special guests, who each bring something different to the project. Collaborators include: John Carpenter, Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Carpenter Brut, Tim Cappello (Lost Boys, Tina Turner, Ringo Starr), Health, Tyler Bates (John Wick, Guardians of the Galaxy etc), Lights, Power Glove, Charlie Simpson, Britta Philips (Jem), Milkie Way (Wargasm), and Stella Le Page. 

Embodying the saying "it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness," Gunship seek to curse the darkness as well as to provide illumination with their darker and more positive material respectively, while consistently evolving the synthwave genre they helped to pioneer. 

Gunship collaborated with renowned artist and director Maciej Kuciara (Blade Runner 2049, Terminator: Dark Fate, Avengers: Endgame & Infinity War, Ghost in the Shell, Guardians of the Galaxy) on the album's artwork, famous for his film concept art and collaborations with titans such as Ridley Scott. For Unicorn, Maciej created his cyberpunk interpretation of the classic icon of fantasy and imagination.

With the album's release comes new single "Empress of The Damned," featuring Canadian powerhouse Lights. Opening with a spooky John Carpenter-esque horror aura, the damnation quickly resolves into a pounding synthwave and EDM-fused tour de force. Returning collaborator Tim Cappello (The Lost Boys, Tina Turner) blasts blazing saxophone lines evoking some of the best '80s classics, while on vocals, fresh from recent collaborations with Deadmau5, i_o, Felix Cartel and Illenium, Lights delivers the powerful melodic hooks she is famous for. "Empress Of The Damned" boasts cultural and video game references abound, in hypnotic and bass heavy verses which give way to soaring choruses filled with Gunship’s signature 80s pop sensibility. It’s a fiery take on the classic 1980s duets of yesteryear.

The lyric video is live now, here. 

The record follows bass-driven, industrial-rock offering "DooM Dance," which blends EDM influences and the band's signature synth-heavy style to create a vivid sonic experience. On the track, rock icon and frontman of juggernaut rock act Bush — Gavin Rossdale — delivers searing vocals, while synthwave powerhouse Carpenter Brut serves up some devastating electronic riffs. "DooM Dance" is inspired by the frenetic "dance" gamers perform when vastly outnumbered and battling wave after wave of enemies in the now legendary video game DooM. Keep an eye out for the music video — coming soon!

Gunship make a name for themselves by linking their music and video releases with popular culture, whether that be film, like the Blade Runner x The Terminator dystopia in the new era’s first release, "Monster In Paradise" (Feat. Milkie Way, Dave Lombardo, Tim Cappello, Tyler Bates) or the gaming world, as with "DooM Dance" and previous album single "Taste Like Venom," which paid homage to Sega's classic arcade game Outrun. 

Milkie Way (the fiery frontwoman of Wargasm), pays homage to the indomitable Sarah Connor from The Terminator films, on "Monster In Paradise," a key highlight. Driving Sarah's classic 1983 Jeep CJ-7 Renegade and providing a Terminator style voice over, Milkie initially appears to be giving a performance true to Sarah Connor’s character, although perhaps things are not quite as they seem… Are the machines recruiting humans with a mind-altering silver liquid? Watch the music video here. 

In an equally cyber-futuristic offering, "Ghost" (Feat. Power Glove), released later last year, asked artificial intelligence to show the world, "What happens after we die?" The cyberpunk tune was accompanied by an AI-generated video. Cutting edge and psychedelic, the video was created via various emerging artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, including OpenAI's DALL-E, the open-source Stable Diffusion as well as Midjourney. 

Dive into the full, fantasy world of Unicorn now… 

ABOUT GUNSHIP:
GUNSHIP are Dan Haigh, Alex Westaway, and Alex Gingell. The band’s sound is created with vintage analogue synthesizers and other retro electronic gear from the 1980s. Driven and inspired by nostalgia for a bygone era, Gunship harness this retro approach to birth something fresh and new. Their sound is sonically diverse — blending sweeping fluorescent synth lines with fever pitched and adrenalizing electric bass arpeggios. Dan Haigh from Gunship describes their sound as "a neon-soaked, late night, sonic getaway drive, dripping with luscious analogue synthesizers, cinematic vocals and cyberpunk values, exploding from the front cover of a dusty plastic VHS case which has lain forgotten since 1984." Gunship was formed in 2014 as a new musical venture for Westaway and Haigh, also members of post-hardcore band Fightstar with Charlie Simpson (Busted) and Omar Abidi, going on hiatus in 2010. Unicorn follows their critically acclaimed self-titled debut (Gunship, 2015), and 2018 follow-up Dark All Day.

JELUSICK, FRONTED BY POWERHOUSE VOCALIST DINO JELUSICK, DROPS DEBUT ALBUM FOLLOW THE BLIND MAN, THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT

The band “Jelusick” is formed around singer and keyboardist Dino Jelusick (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Michael Romeo, Dirty Shirley). He is joined by bassist Luka Broderick who is, like Dino, an academically educated musician. Rounding out the quartet are guitarist Ivan Keller and drummer Mario Lepoglavec. Both actively tour with Marco Mendoza (Whitesnake, Journey). All of them are exceptionally talented musicians ready to show the world that rock is still alive! Their music is a combination of hard/heavy/prog with versatile elements from other genres. Jelusick is seen as the next rock sensation by fans and music colleagues alike!

Dino joined Whitesnake after receiving a personal phone call from David Coverdale and went out on the band's 2022 farewell tour as a multi-instrumentalist and backing vocalist for Coverdale. Upon returning, he immediately focused his attention on his own band, Jelusick. They released a bunch of lead-up singles like “Healer”, “”The Great Divide”, “Chaos Master” and “Fly High Again,” collectively racking up over 200,000 listens on Spotify. The “Fly High Again” video is approaching 300,000 views.

Watch video for “Fly High Again” below.

As Dino explains, "Follow the Blind Man is the debut album that has been waiting for a long time to finally come to life. It will give you many of the different songwriting and stylistic angles that we're capable of. From heavy, prog, bluesy to epic ballads and acoustic stuff.” Deko President, Bruce Pucciarello, celebrates Jelusick, “I love everything Dino does, but this is truly authentic. It is like everything else has led up to this band and this record. Holy shit, these guys can sing and play!”

The album can be streamed in its entirety here: https://ada.lnk.to/FollowTheBlindMan

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Within Temptation Share New Track "Ritual" — LISTEN

BAND TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM BLEED OUT ON OCTOBER 20

Dutch metallers Within Temptation have released their brand-new single "Ritual" today. The song is the focus track of their upcoming eighth studio album Bleed Out, on October 20.

Reflecting the tumultuous state of the world, for their newest record the band have drawn inspiration from events such as the murder of Mahsa Amini in Iran and the war in Ukraine. But that isn't to say that there's no light to the heavy shade on Bleed Out. 

Sharon den Adel explains that the song "is one of the kinkiest songs the band have ever written and is fully inspired by From Dusk Till Dawn." She is referring to the iconic movie by Quentin Tarantino about a seemingly normal road trip turning into a vampire slayer party. "It's a fun track about seduction," she explains. "It's about the lady taking power in a male dominated world and taking her own initiative."

Listen to "Ritual" below.

Bleed Out signifies a bold leap forward for the band. From contemporary, hard-hitting, and djenty riffs to soaring melodies displaying their symphonic roots, Within Temptation have created a sonic journey that fuses diverse musical styles and thought-provoking themes. This is an album that is as epic as it is unflinchingly outspoken, and now more than ever, this is a band who is unafraid to make a stand on issues it cares about. Within Temptation have delivered a fist-in-the-air proclamation of both their moral convictions and their fearless approach to music.

WITHIN TEMPTATION IS:
Sharon den Adel — Vocals
Mike Coolen — Drums
Stefan Helleblad — Guitars
Ruud Jolie — Guitars
Martijn Spierenburg — Keyboards
Jeroen van Veen — Bass Guitars
Robert Westerholt — Guitars

Blake Shelton Rocks Ole Red Orlando

Blake Shelton returned to Ole Red Orlando to perform in front of a packed house last night. The boss man’s one-hour set included hits like “God’s Country” and “Happy Anywhere,” ending with fan favorite, “Boys ‘Round Here.”

On stage, Shelton remarked, “We wanted to come here and have fun with you guys and say thank you for supporting Ole Red Orlando. This is such a fun place!”

NBC’S “The Voice” season 22 winner, Bryce Leatherwood, opened the evening. Leatherwood started the night off with country classics like “The Fireman” by George Straight and “Whenever You Come Around” by Vince Gill. Leatherwood also performed unreleased original songs “Made Me, Me” and “The Finger” to the pumped-up crowd. The “Team Blake” alum has been a regular guest at Shelton’s Ole Red venues, recently selling out his four-show residency at Ole Red Tishomingo in Oklahoma as well as his shows at Ole Red Gatlinburg and Ole Red Orlando. 

Of his experience on working with Blake, Leatherwood says, “Working with Blake has been an incredible experience. We share a love for pure country music and his Ole Red bars have treated me so well and reflect his love for a great drink or two.”

The official Blake Shelton Icon Park Pre-Party, held in partnership with local country radio station K92.3, surprised a handful of ultimate Blake Shelton fans with last minute tickets to the show. The station began a live broadcast from Ole Red Orlando at 4:00 p.m. while other vendors on-site also hosted giveaways and free samples to fans. 

Shelton’s Ole Red Orlando performance followed the Opry member’s honor of presenting Toby Keith with the “Country Icon” award at the first-ever People’s Country Choice Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry House. During the show, Shelton also received the award for “The Social Country Star of 2023.” Earlier this week, Shelton and Carson Daly celebrated the announcement of the return of their beloved game show, “Barmageddon,” where celebrity friends compete in the ultimate bar game show down set at Shelton’s Ole Red Nashville.

Photo Credit: Matt Jylha 

About Ole Red  
Ole Red is a lifestyle and entertainment brand inspired by Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red.” Its bar, restaurant and live music venues showcase hand-selected country music talent alongside concert-quality production and a Shelton-inspired menu for a unique experience that is “served all day and night.” You can currently find Ole Red entertainment venues and products in four cities in the United States: Nashville, Tennessee, home to the brand’s flagship multi-story bar and restaurant on the famed Lower Broadway and a new location at Nashville International Airport; Tishomingo, Oklahoma, Blake’s hometown; Gatlinburg, Tennessee, in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains; and Orlando, Florida’s Icon Park. A sixth location is scheduled to open in Las Vegas, Nevada, in January 2024. Ole Red is owned and operated by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. as part of its Opry Entertainment division. For more information on Ole Red, please visit www.olered.com. 
 
About Opry Entertainment Group
Rooted in the unparalleled country music history of the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Entertainment Group produces multi-platform entertainment experiences through its growing portfolio of entertainment venues. This includes the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, the iconic Ryman Auditorium, ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Blake Shelton-inspired Ole Red brand and the Wildhorse Saloon, just announced to be reimagined as a Luke Combs-inspired entertainment experience coming 2024. Through concerts, tours, music-inspired restaurants, digital content, and WSM Radio, Opry Entertainment Group connects millions of music fans to the artists they love through experiences they’ll never forget. Opry Entertainment Group is a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) and part of a strategic investment with Atairos and NBCUniversal.

Photo Credit: Matt Jylha 

The explosive debut album from Grove Street!

Metalcore Band Darkest Hour Reissues Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora

Washington, D.C. metalcore band Darkest Hour announces the reissue of their acclaimed album, Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora. The title has been out of print on vinyl, and is now available HERE in three different vinyl variants: Copper Nugget, Clear with Ruby, Cobalt & Hot Pink Splatter Sweetart Mix.  The band recently signed with MNRK Heavy for their next studio album, due out in early 2024.

Darkest Hour launched a crowdfunding campaign to make 2017's Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora.  Surpassing their goals, they enlisted producer Kurt Ballou (Converge, High On Fire, Code Orange, Kvelertak) and made their heaviest record to date.  The album charted at #42 on the Billboard 200 and received rave reviews. Metal Injection gave the album 9.5/10, writing, "This album is full of death metal riffs, savage hardcore pummeling in drums, and melodic beauty, making for a terrific heavy record...their best work."

Vocalist John Henry says, "The Godless Prophets reissue is finally here, and we couldn’t be more proud of how well this album has aged. Years later, the passion and fury we put into this record still shine. Excited to be able to share this timeless album with new listeners and a new perspective. 
 
Guitarist Mike Schleibaum adds, "These new vinyl variants look badass.  We are so impressed with how well they came out; they really do these songs and album justice. Godless Prophets & The Migrant Flora will always hold a special place in our catalog and our hearts, and this reissue will surely give new breath to this release for years to come."

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Randy Houser Releases New Single "Cancel"

Billboard lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Randy Houser reflects on the state of the world today and encourages forgiveness in his new song “Cancel,” available now via Magnolia Music Group. Written solely by Houser and co-produced with Jay Tooke, listen to the song below.
 
“You’ll have a certain amount of people that won’t even look at it because of the title,” Houser shared with Rolling Stone of the “moody, bluesy” song. “It’s OK to call things out. But that doesn’t mean all-out war with each other over something that you disagree with. We’re tearing our country apart by doing that. I believe in what the Bible says about forgiveness, that we’re commanded to forgive. Just treat people fairly and if you see someone needs a friend, be one.”
 
Resonating with his audiences during live performances throughout his relentless touring schedule, fans have urged Houser to release the track that showcases his dynamic vocals as he shares his point of view.
 
“I’m not here to judge anyone else’s lifestyle or their personal choice,” he explained to Rolling Stone. “I don’t deal with the same decisions that other people have had to make in their lives. We all know that there’s people who are born a certain way. It’s not anyone else’s job to judge. It’s just like, be cool to people. Be a human.”
 
Houser will perform at the Ronnie Milsap Tribute Show at Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 3 with Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Justin Moore, Scotty McCreery and more before resuming his busy touring schedule next Friday, Oct. 6 at Country Thunder in Bristol, TN, with additional tour dates through the end of the year.

Photo Credit: Rachel Deeb

Randy Houser Upcoming Tour Dates
 
Oct. 6              Country Thunder Bristol                                Bristol, TN
Oct. 7              Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges                       Roanoke, VA
Oct. 12            Cumming Country Fair & Festival                 Cumming, GA
Oct. 13            Georgia National Fair                                     Perry, GA
Oct. 20            The Post OG                                                   Orange Grove, TX
Oct. 21            Troubadour Festival                                        Celina, TX
Nov. 10           The Oaks Farm                                               LaFayette, AL
Nov. 11            Bartow Ford                                                    Bartow, FL
Nov. 12           Country Bay Music Festival                           Key Biscayne, FL
Dec. 10            The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas         Las Vegas, NV
 
About Randy Houser
With an inimitable voice The New York Times describes as “wholly different, thicker and more throbbing, a caldron bubbling over,” Randy Houser racked up three consecutive No. 1 hits and more than four million in singles sales to date with his Stoney Creek Records album How Country Feels. He topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” (also his first No. 1 as a songwriter) and earned critical acclaim for his powerful delivery of the Top 5 smash and CMA Song of the Year-nominated “Like A Cowboy.” Houser added a fourth No. 1 to his catalogue with “We Went” from his 2016 album, Fired Up. Houser’s sixth studio album Note To Self is available now via Magnolia Music Group and features 10 tracks all co-written by the Mississippi native. Lead single and title track “Note To Self” marked his “powerful return” following 2019’s critically-acclaimed album Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting the Mississippi-native “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists.” His latest single “Cancel” is available now. For more information, go to RandyHouser.com.