Echos Announce Outlast Records Signing + Releases New Single + Music Video "CAROUSEL"

Echos fans, rejoice! Today, the industrial-tinged, ethereal chanteuse has announced signing with her new label home, Outlast Records. In celebration of the news, Echos released a brand new single "CAROUSEL". Accompanying the release is the official music video that serves as the visual counterpart to the evocative auditory journey of the single. Speaking about the track, Echos creatrix Alexandra Norton shared:

"'CAROUSEL' is about feeling trapped in a never-ending cycle with someone. I initially wrote this as a stream-of-consciousness poem and the line “peel my eyes out I’m on your carousel” is supposed to feel like a scoff at the situation “Here we go again…but for some reason I can’t figure out how to get off of this rollercoaster.”

Los Angeles fans will also have their chance to see Echos' captivating live performance at School Night on Monday, April 15(ticket info here). Stream "CAROUSEL" at the link here, watch the official music video below, and be sure to stay tuned for more Echos news coming very soon.

Alexandra Norton, the voice and songstress behind Echos, weaves her music from the threads of her own tumultuous journey. "It's a sanctuary," she confides, her voice a blend of haunting vulnerability and quiet strength, “a place to make sense of my pain and give it a final resting place.”

Within the labyrinth of her words, she delves into the darkest recesses of human existence—abuse, self-inflicted wounds, and the relentless dance with thoughts of oblivion. Yet, amidst the shadows, she also touches on themes of resilience, introspection, and empathy. "It's about embracing the full spectrum of emotions," she reflects, “creating a space to feel, release, and heal."

With three albums already to her name, her latest endeavor promises to be her most cherished work yet—a testament to her evolution as an artist and her journey—a journey that resonates with listeners seeking solace and connection amid their struggles. Her voice, like a spectral echo, invites listeners to explore the depths of their emotions, rather than bury them in silence.

Magnolia Music Group Adds Ray Vaughn as National Director of Radio and Streaming

Magnolia Music Group has added Ray Vaughn as National Director of Radio and Streaming. The 30+ year promotion veteran has worked with some of the biggest names across all genres of music including George Strait, Tom Petty, KISS, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters and more.

“Ray’s dedication and passion for his stations, artists and teammates truly sets him apart and makes him the legend he is,” shares Heather Propper, Magnolia VP of Promotion. “We are thrilled to have him join our expanding team and bring Magnolia to the next level.”

Vaughn most recently worked at Quartz Hill and prior to that was part of Warner Music Nashville’s staff working with acts such as Dan + Shay, Gabby Barrett and Ashley McBryde.

Ray Vaughn | Courtesy of Magnolia Music Group

Riverfront Revival Announces Lineup Headlined by Tedeschi Trucks Band and Hootie & the Blowfish

For the third year in a row, Charleston native Darius Rucker has curated an all-star roster of talent for his hometown music festival, Riverfront Revival, alongside SRE Entertainment, set to take place on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2024, at scenic Riverfront Park in North Charleston. Fans can now purchase daily tickets in addition to weekend passes and get a first look at the talented lineup, featuring a melody of nineties, Americana, rock and country tunes.
 
Riverfront Revival is thrilled to announce its two headlining acts at this year’s festival: multi-Diamond, two-time GRAMMY Award-winning and internationally acclaimed band Hootie & the Blowfish, of which Rucker is a member, and GRAMMY Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band. Tedeschi Trucks Band will headline Friday night to kick off the two-day affair, and Hootie & the Blowfish will cap off the festival on Saturday as they officially end their 2024 "Summer Camp with Trucks" tour with Riverfront Revival festival-goers. Guests can expect the last show of Hootie & the Blowfish's tour, their first since 2019, to culminate in emphatic fashion in their home state of South Carolina along the backdrop of the Cooper River in a can't-miss performance.
 
“I can’t think of a better way to close Riverfront Revival out with a bang than next to my Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates,” shares Rucker. “Charleston and the band both mean so much to me and are an integral part of who I am, so I’m thrilled to bring these two parts of my life together for everyone to celebrate and enjoy.”
 
The Revivalists, Paul Cauthen, Southall, Grace Bowers & the Hodge Podge and July Moon will also grace the stage on Friday night with can’t-miss performances. On Saturday, guests can expect to delight in the sounds of Jamey Johnson, Collective Soul, Arrested Development, Hailey Whitters, Sister Hazel, Shane Profitt, Gritty Flyright, Brady Smith and Elizabeth Covington. On Friday, gates will open at 4 p.m. with musical acts running from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Saturday, gates will open at noon, with musical acts occurring from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.
 
Daily passes are now on sale in tiered pricing plus taxes and fees at the General Admission level ($115), General Admission Plus level ($225) and VIP level ($325), in addition to still-available weekend passes at the General Admission level ($190), General Admission Plus level ($375) and VIP level ($600). General Admission Plus is new to this year’s Riverfront Revival ticket offerings, which include a private bar, seating and restrooms. VIP tickets, limited in quantity and sold out two years in a row, include dedicated entrances and viewing areas in front of the stages, exclusive premium lounge areas, bars and restrooms. 
 
Tickets can be purchased at RiverfrontRevival.com. A portion of the proceeds will again be donated to the Arts in Healing program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and local nonprofit Just Be You.
 
To stay updated with details, visit RiverfrontRevival.com and follow @riverfrontrevival on Facebook and Instagram.

Kenny Chesney's SUN GOES DOWN 2024 Rehearsals Are ON

The tape is on the floor... Marley, the swordfish, is out of his road case... The walls of the hard concrete space are covered with massive screens... and country music’s most high-velocity band has reported for duty. Kenny Chesney, who has spent the last several weeks moving from cutting video to sorting through light cues, working up songs with his band and setting up BORN, his first new project in four years, is starting to bring it all together in anticipation of the first show of his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium.
 
“This is where it all starts to really feel real,” Chesney says with a laugh. “We’ve got the stage and the T taped off. We have room to really play off each other and jam while we’re dialing the songs back in. But even more, all the teams are together, and we’re catching up after so many months off! When you’ve got a road family like I do, it’s a rush just being together.”
 
With new footage for some of the old favorites, a few surprise additions to the set list and a few new songs, Sun Goes Down 2024 is taking on the momentum of a full-tilt summer supernova. 

Having spent last spring and early summer with his taking-it-to-the-roots I Go Back 2023 Tour of those arenas and markets where he rose to major headlining status, the only country artist to be on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Last 25 Years for the past 15 years is fired up to get back to parking lot parties, stadium-sized guitar parts and a force field of energy like no other.
 
Running through Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. for the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour’s unprecedented three nights – August 23, 24, 25 – in what has become a No Shoes Nation tour-ending tradition, the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee is ramping up the music for another summer that says everything about being alive and grateful in the moment.
 
“I never take my band for granted,” explains the eight-time Entertainer of the Year. “When we get into rehearsals and the massive amounts of sound start bouncing off the walls, it just makes you stop and take it in. After all these years, there’s nothing like hearing Kenny or John or Danny taking a solo, and nobody plays drums like Nick Buda. Harmoni and Wyatt, the way they fill in harmonies? It’s a sound unlike any other, and I get to listen to them for the rest of the summer!”
 
Once again presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, the Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour brings all the high-velocity energy and songs people know by heart back to America’s favorite football stadiums. 

Kenny Chesney's Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour
with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney & Uncle Kracker
April 20           Tampa, Fla.  ||  Raymond James Stadium
April 27           Charlotte, N.C.  ||  Bank of America Stadium
May 4              Minneapolis, Minn.  ||  U.S. Bank Stadium
May 9              The Woodlands, Texas  ||  The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion^
May 11            Arlington, Texas  ||  AT&T Stadium
May 16            Hollywood, Fla.  ||  Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino^
May 18            Atlanta, Ga.  ||  Mercedes-Benz Stadium
May 25            Landover, Md.  ||  Commanders Field
May 30            Syracuse, N.Y.  ||  Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
June 1              Pittsburgh, Pa.  ||  Acrisure Stadium
June 6              Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio  ||  Blossom Music Center
June 8              Philadelphia, Pa.  ||  Lincoln Financial Field
June 13            Maryland Heights, Mo.  ||  Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre^
June 15            Chicago, Ill.  ||  Soldier Field
June 20            Noblesville, Ind.  ||  Ruoff Music Center^
June 22            Milwaukee, Wisc.  ||  American Family Field
June 27            Darien Center, N.Y.  ||  Darien Lake Amphitheater^
June 29            Cincinnati, Ohio  ||  TQL Stadium*
July 6              Kansas City, Mo.  ||  GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
July 11             Boise, Idaho  ||  Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
July 13             Seattle, Wash.  ||  Lumen Field
July 16            Salt Lake City, Utah  ||  America First Field*
July 18            Wheatland, Calif.  ||  Toyota Amphitheatre^
July 20            Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  SoFi Stadium
July 24            Phoenix, Ariz.  ||  Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre^
July 27            Denver, Colo.  ||  Empower Field at Mile High Stadium
Aug. 3             Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Nissan Stadium
Aug. 8             Columbus, Ohio  ||  Historic Crew Stadium*
Aug. 10           Detroit, Mich.  ||  Ford Field
Aug. 15           Bangor, Maine  ||  Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Aug. 17           East Rutherford, N.J.  ||  MetLife Stadium
Aug. 23           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only
 

“...because everything gets hotter when the sun goes down...”

LORDS OF ACID Announce 2024 MAKE ACID GREAT AGAIN TOUR with PRAGA KHAN!

The iconic pioneers of Sextreme Disco LORDS OF ACID, featuring stunning new vocalist GIGI RICCI, are set to embark on a thrilling journey across North America with their highly anticipated MAKE ACID GREAT AGAIN TOUR! z

Renowned for their boundary-pushing sound and unabashed exploration of taboo themes, LORDS OF ACID have carved out a unique niche in the electronic music scene since the late 1980s. With hits like "I Sit on Acid" and "Pussy," they have captivated audiences with their provocative lyrics and infectious rhythms.

"The upcoming Lords of Acid ‘Make Acid Great Again’ tour, starting on April 26 in the US and including several dates in Canada, marks our long-awaited return to the stage after the cancellation of our previous tour due to the global pandemic. This tour embodies our resilience and dedication to our fans as we eagerly look forward to reconnecting with our audience and delivering unforgettable performances. It is a testament to the timeless power of music to inspire and unite, and we are greatly anticipating embarking on this journey together, spreading joy, excitement, and an unbridled spirit of creativity wherever our music takes us. " - LORDS OF ACID

PRAGA KHAN and co-composer OLIVER ADAMS, the team behind the unforgettable "Mortal Kombat" album, which is celebrating its 30th Anniversary, are set to kick off each night of the tour with an electrifying set that will transport audiences back to the golden age of electronic music. With hits like "Injected with a Poison" and "Breakfast in Vegas, they have captivated listeners with their infectious beats and boundary-pushing sound.

"As the opening act of the Lords of Acid tour, I will be performing for the last time in the USA. Two years ago, I bid farewell with a memorable series of sold-out concerts in Belgium. Now, for the final time, I will be performing our songs with my musical partner, Oliver Adams, in the USA and Canada. After 35 years of touring all over the world, I have decided to retire completely from live concerts as Praga Khan. On the MAGA tour, Oliver Adams and I will be performing some of our classics, as well as songs from the legendary Mortal Kombat album, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. This promises to be an unforgettable evening in honor of our legacy and the iconic Mortal Kombat soundtrack." - PRAGA KHAN

The "Make Acid Great Again" tour will kick off on April 26, 2024 in Pomona, CA before hitting the Las Vegas SICK NEW WORLD FESTIVAL, then will traverse major cities across the country, including New York, San Francisco, Orlando, and Chicago. Audiences can expect a spectacle of pulsating beats, mesmerizing visuals, and an atmosphere charged with the raw energy that only LORDS OF ACID and PRAGA KHAN can deliver.

Tickets for the "Make Acid Great Again" tour are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to secure their spot for what promises to be a euphoric journey through the heart of electronic music.

Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making as LORDS OF ACID and PRAGA KHAN unite to "Make Acid Great Again." For ticket information and tour updates, visit http://www.lordsofacid.com and follow LORDS OF ACID and PRAGA KHAN on social media.

MAKE ACID GREAT AGAIN Tour Dates:
04/26 @ The Glass House Concert Hall - POMONA, CA
04/27 @ Sick New World Festival - LAS VEGAS, NV
04/28 @ The Nile Theater - MESA, AZ
04/30 @ Meow Wolf - SANTA FE, AZ
05/01 @ Lowbrow - EL PASO, TX
05/02 @ Vibes Event Center - SAN ANTONIO, TX
05/03 @ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall - DALLAS, TX
05/04 @ Last Concert Café - HOUSTON, TX
05/06 @ Chelsea's Live - BATON ROUGE, LA
05/08 @ The Abbey - ORLANDO, FL
05/09 @ Culture Room - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
05/10 @ Orpheum Tampa - TAMPA, FL
05/11 @ Masquerade Hell - ATLANTA, GA
05/12 @ The Underground at the Fillmore - CHARLOTTE, NC
05/14 @ 9:30 Club - WASHINGTON, DC
05/15 @ Underground Arts - PHILADELPHIA, PA
05/16 @ Brighton Music Hall - BOSTON, MA
05/17 @ Racket - NEW YORK, NY
05/18 @ S.A.T. - MONTREAL, QC
05/19 @ Lee's Palace - TORONTO, ON
05/21 @ The Magic Bag - FERNDALE, MI
05/22 @ The Vogue - INDIANAPOLIS, IN
05/23 @ The Rave II - MILWAUKEE, WI
05/24 @ Bottom Lounge - CHICAGO, IL
05/25 @ Varsity Theater - MINNEAPOLIS, MN
05/28 @ Reelworks - DENVER (CO)
05/29 @ Metro Music Hall - SALT LAKE CITY, UT
05/30 @ Neurolux - BOISE, ID
05/31 @ Hawthorne Theatre - PORTLAND, OR
06/01 @ The Showbox - SEATTLE, WA
06/02 @ Commodore Ballroom - VANCOUVER, BC
06/04 @ Wow Hall - EUGENE, OR
06/05 @ Goldfield Trading Post - ROSEVILLE, CA
06/06 @ Great American Music Hal - SAN FRANCISCO, CA
06/07 @ Teragram Ballroom - LOS ANGELES, CA

From his first single, "I Sit On Acid", released in 1988, to the present, Belgium's Praga Khan remains one of the most innovative acid house musicians in circulation. Thanks to extensive experimentation with drugs, Crowley-ian sex magic, and esoteric paths of self-deprivation and mutilation known only to himself, this orgiastic orchestrator created the LORDS OF ACID to further encapsulate the seductive messages and raw sex of his ever-evolving musical vision. From the raw carnality of their 1991 release Lust to the electro-thrash of 2012's Deep Chills, Lords of Acid has re-defined the pure pleasures of drugs, hedonism, and deviant sex for thirty years. Now, despite numerous lineup changes, world tours, over 2.5 million album sales, and every possible point of crisis and conflict a band can face, Lords of Acid is returning to the unsuspecting again, this time with a new crew of deviants, dilettantes, and sonically transmitted diseases.

Gigi Ricci was born in Belgium to an Italian mother and a Belgian father.

Even though her early childhood was shaped by the marital problems of her parents, Gigi had always been an energetic and cheerful child. Always excited, and adventurous. Gigi loved to be surrounded by creative people as that formed a big source of inspiration, which is understandable since her father grew up in a music-loving gypsy family. “I can't imagine my daddy other than singing whilst simultaneously playing the piano. My mama… she loved to dance. Dancing was in her blood. I inherited my interest in music and dance from my parents,” says Gigi.

When her parents decided to divorce, Gigi chose to move with her mother to a trailer park. As a teenager, Gigi became fascinated by the gypsy life, the unique atmosphere, its culture, the glitter and glamour, their freedom, and their joie de vivre. The gypsy and t the artist, and the partying hedonist. Gigi describes her teenage years in the trailer park as follows: “Life in the park was a great adventure. There was always something going on; karaoke, barbecues, bingo nights, live performances, disco parties, campfire evenings, and lots of friends. There was an intense feeling of unity, cosines, and freedom, the youthful, rash type of freedom”.

When a fortune-teller told Gigi that she would become famous abroad, Gigi was convinced that a music career was meant for her. She decided to go out into the wide world and ended up in Amsterdam, the dissolute metropolis that guarantees freedom, acceptance, and diversity.

Back in Belgium, Gigi meets the well-known fashion photographer “Dave Grønnesby” who asks her to consider a career as a fashion model. Not much later, Gigi makes her debut on the catwalk and grows into one of the fashion world’s rising stars. Gigi said: “I quickly felt that this was not for me. I was a wild child, a free spirit. The modeling world, on the other hand, is very superficial, which can be felt as a model. As a model, you are like a mannequin without an opinion. You can feel that as a person you don’t really matter”.

Not much later, her first great love, music, started to take over again. Gigi bought herself a home studio and started recording demos that she distributed on social media. She was pleasantly surprised that she received great feedback. When a mutual acquaintance introduced her to “Praga Khan” from “Lords of Acid” the ball started rolling. Praga was looking for a new singer for the new Lords of Acid album and asked Gigi if she would be interested.

“I immediately said yes! In the meantime, we have already recorded several new LOA demos, and we have been playing live gigs all over Belgium. A spicy detail is that my dad had a relationship with a former singer of the band. So, their music was not unknown to me”, says a mischievously smiling Gigi.

Lastly, we can remark that Gigi's favorite music genre is rock, metal, and punk, her favorite color is dark red, and her hobbies are fitness and tattoos. As for her favorite food, she sticks to lobster and oysters. She celebrates her birthday on April 22nd, hence her zodiac sign is Taurus.

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THE REAL KING OF THE SUNSET STRIP IS BACK! THE LATEST FROM SHARK ISLAND DROPS ON MAY 17TH “PARIS CALLING” STREAMING EVERYWHERE NOW

Richard Black was once known as the “King of the Sunset Strip” and Shark Island was once the house band at the world famous Gazzaris. Signed to Epic Records in 1989 the band released their debut album Law of the Order, and also saw the tracks ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Father Time’ featured in the movie Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, as well as the song ‘My City’ from the movie Point Break. Lead Singer Richard Black would go on to be part of the short-lived supergroup Contraband which also featured Michael Schenker (Scorpions, UFO), and members of L.A. Guns, Ratt and Vixen. They released one album in 1991 before disbanding.

Shark Island was resurrected in 2005 and recorded and released the album Gathering of the Faithful in 2006. In 2018 the band started work on Bloodline which was recorded in Croatia and Los Angeles and officially released by Deko Entertainment as Bloodline 2.020 in 2020. It was produced by Alex Kane (Life Sex Death, Enuff Z’Nuff) and mixed by the legendary Sylvia Massy (Aerosmith, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers).

Listen to “Paris Calling” here: https://push.fm/fl/eW8RVhnA

Now Shark Island reclaims their spot on the Sunset Strip with MEMENTO MORI - Live On The Strip. Hosted by Sirius XM’s Eddie Trunk and recorded at the world-famous Whisky A-Go-Go on April 22nd, 2022. Richard and the guys give you more than an hours’ worth of classics like “Paris Calling”, “Read My Lips”, and their cover of the Fleetwood Mac song “The Chain”.

View video for “Paris Calling”: below.

MEMENTO MORI - Live On The Strip will be available on CD and limited-edition bundles while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/sharkisland

Bundle Includes: Includes:
1x "MOMENTO MORI - Live On The Strip" CD
1x T-Shirt
1x 10x10 Autographed Flat
1x Bracelet
1x Sticker

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Deko Entertainment–Art Has Value

The Cab Re-Release "Whisper War" on Vinyl Via Smartpunk Records

The Cab shaped the definition of pop rock when the first released their monumental album Whisper War in 2008 through Fueled By Ramen. The record went on to define the band's expansive discography and remains an indispensable memory from the 2000s' Myspace music movement. With songs like "Bounce" and "Take My Hand," this album re-release is a must-have for fans seeking to relive the era with a refreshed, remastered sound.

The album is re-mastered for vinyl with updated packaging including three unique variants: Lemonade + Black Galaxy (Smartpunk exclusive), Black Inside Light Blue (indie store exclusive), and White.

It is available on vinyl for the first time in over 15 years via Smartpunk Records here.

"It would be hard to talk about the legacy that is Fueled By Ramen/Decaydance without mentioning The Cab's 2008 debut Whisper War. I remember hearing the album when it first came out and thought how incredible the production was (and still is), and the enormous hooks in the choruses. It's hard to say whether or not The Cab brought the Deep-V, MySpace era of dance/pop punk to the masses, but they were definitely on the front lines," says Matt Burns, Label Manager of Smartpunk Records

ABOUT THE CAB:
 Inspired by groups such as Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco, Las Vegas quintet The Cab was founded by then-students Alex DeLeon and Cash Colligan in 2004 after the two met during high school. The duo began recording demos and broadcasting them via Myspace, but it quickly became evident that a complete band would be needed for them to realize their full potential. DeLeon and Colligan recruited Alex Johnson, Alex Marshall, and Ian Crawford, began playing shows locally, and built up a fan base before sending a demo to Spencer Smith of Panic! At The Disco. Smith was so impressed with the band that he helped them sign to the Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen label in 2007. The Cab's debut album, Whisper War, was produced by Matt Squire (Boys Like Girls, The Maine, Demi Lovato) and released in 2008, followed by several national tours.

ABOUT SMARTPUNK RECORDS:
Smartpunk has been a recognizable name in the scene for a long time (Remember that sponsored Warped Tour stage?!). After exchanging several hands and countless ideas of what it could and should be, they decided to start a record label in 2016 with the main idea of focusing solely on reissuing records that have been out of print or never on vinyl. After all, they're a label of vinyl dorks themselves! After releasing Set Your Goals' Mutiny and Gameface's Good, they started to venture into signing newer bands. They actively balance in between many worlds — putting out amazing music from friends and bands that rock, reissuing older titles, and partnering with other incredible labels in our scene and doing exclusive color variants of their releases.

"Since forming the record label, Smartpunk Records has released timeless albums such as Less Than Jake's Anthem, Nominee's Lowlife, RIVALS' Sad Looks Pretty on Me, Virginity's POPMORTEM, and melodic skate punkers The Swellers' My Everest.

Sponge Frontman Vin Dombroski Travels Back to 1999 in his Personal Archives for Exclusive Record Store Day Release: “Planet Girls”

Sponge frontman Vin Dombroski has teamed up with esteemed drummer Jason Hartless and his record label, Sound City Music Group, to deliver an unprecedented release for this year’s Record Store Day, happening on April 20th.

The highly anticipated release will be pressed on limited clear red vinyl and promises fans an extraordinary musical experience and will only be limited to 1,200 units worldwide.

Titled Planet Girls, this album serves as the long-lost version of Sponge’s 1999 release, New Pop Sunday. Following the success of their back-to-back gold albums, Rotting Piñata and Wax Ecstatic, Sponge underwent a label change during the recording of their third release. Legendary producer Kevin Shirley (known for his work with Journey, Aerosmith, The Black Crowes) was brought in to create a more pop-rock-oriented album, a departure from the grittier sound of their first two albums. However, the album was eventually shelved and never released—until now.

Nashville, TN - After a series of private listening parties to showcase the record and packaging, music insiders are buzzing with excitement over what Dombroski has unearthed out of his private collection both sonically and visually. This release is a testament to the creativity of artists like Vin. “The collaboration between the two Detroit natives has resulted in a truly remarkable piece to be added to Sponge’s musical history.”

Planet Girls will be available exclusively on clear red vinyl for Record Store Day, offering fans a unique opportunity to own a piece of Sponge’s legacy.

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About Sponge:
Sponge is a renowned rock band hailing from Detroit, Michigan, known for their infectious melodies and energetic performances. With a string of successful albums under their belt, including Rotting Piñata and Wax Ecstatic, Sponge continues to captivate audiences with their distinctive sound and timeless appeal.

About Sound City Music Group:
Sound City Music Group is a Detroit & Nashville based record label dedicated to preserving the legacy of legendary artists across various genres. With a respectable catalog of artists such as Ted Nugent, Sweet, Steeler, The Knack and Sponge just to name a few. Sound City Music Group a Sony/Orchard distributed company strives to bring exceptional products to audiences worldwide.

Benighted Crawl Into Your Head on New Single

From the depths of France's extreme metal scene, Benighted are resurfacing with their most psychologically thrilling album yet. Today, the band are releasing the third single off Ekbom. With its malignant chorus, "Metastasis" is bound to break necks.

Watch the performance video for "Metastasis" below.

Ekbomis out April 12 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order:https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BenightedEkbom
Pre-save:https://orcd.co/benightedekbompresave

"Metastasis" lives up to its name. Germinating from the dark, intricate production that fans have come to expect from Benighted, the band's new single injects pure aural terror, cultivating brutal, blackened death metal into pure mental anguish. 

"This song has probably the heaviest chorus on the entire album!" vocalist Julien Truchan says. "Time to break your neck! 🤘"

The beautifully gory video forMetastasiswas produced & directed byKick Your Eyesproductions, who previously worked with Benighted in 2020 on their single "Nails".

Dive into the darkest realms of the human psyche as BENIGHTED, the French purveyors of brutal death metal & grindcore, unleash their tenth full-length album Ekbom in April 2024. The madness that has defined their discography continues with this radical soundtrack to the twisted times we inhabit.

Born from French Death and Black metal bands DISHUMANIZED, DARKNESS FIRE, and OSGILIATH, BENIGHTED emerged in 1998 with a mission to explore a more brutal, heavy, and modern form of musical expression. The impact of their first self-produced and self-titled full-length album in 2000 transformed BENIGHTED from a side-project into a main act, quickly amassing a devoted fan base. Subsequent albums like Psychose (2002), Insane Cephalic Production(2004), Identisick (2006), and Icon (2007) further cemented their visceral, skull-breaking sound into extreme death metal history.

After a detour into the realms of Necrobreed in 2017, BENIGHTED celebrated their 20th anniversary by capturing the live madness with Dogs Always Bite Harder Than Their Master in 2018.

With Obscene Repressed, they once again took sadistic pleasure in pushing the boundaries of brutality, delving into the disturbed mind of little Michael. His relentless battle against demons, fueled by unresolved oedipal issues with his mother, provided a grotesque tableau for BENIGHTED's sonic butchery. Not content with merely slaughtering everything in their auditory path, BENIGHTED crafted thematically explorative pieces, each turn in their music revealing new layers of horror and despair.

As the relentless journey continues, BENIGHTED is set to unleash Ekbom in April 2024, an album that draws inspiration from the nightmarish 'Ekbom syndrome.' This rare neurological disorder, also known as Delusional Parasitosis, forms the thematic core of the upcoming release. A feeling of having a vile concoction of parasites, worms, and insects crawling under your skin is an apt description of what BENIGHTED have to offer on this newest release. The auditory assault mirrors the repulsive sensations of the syndrome, a visceral and unsettling journey into the abyss of the human mind.

Madness reigns yet again, this time intertwining with the haunting echoes of Ekbom syndrome. Brace yourselves for another mind-shattering chapter in the BENIGHTED saga as they continue to carve their niche in the putrid annals of extreme metal, leaving a trail of sonic disgust in their wake.

Photo by © Anthony Dubois

Line-up
Julien Truchan - Vocals
Emmanuel Dalle - Guitars
Pierre Arnoux - Bass
Kevin Paradis - Drums

Recording studio
Kohlekeller Studios, Germany (Powerwolf, Aborted, Crematory)

Producer, Sound, Mixing & Mastering engineer
Kristian Kohlmannslehner

Guest musicians
Oliver Peters (Archspire) on "Nothing Left to Fear"
Xavier Chevalier (Blockheads) on "Fame of the Grotesque"

Biography: Sébastien Gamez

Cover art: Grindesign (Rob Borbas)

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/benightedekbompresave

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/BenightedEkbom

Links:
Official Website: https://www.benighted.fr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brutalbenighted
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benighted_band/
Bandcamp: https://benighted.bandcamp.com/music
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/brutalbenighted
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@benighted_band
Twitter: https://twitter.com/@_BENIGHTED
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dUwIwaPc6UukkCZTaaf7J
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/benighted/267088245
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3919180 
Booking Contact:
France: Rage Tour - philippe@ragetour.com
Worldwide: Redback Promotion - ronny@redback-promotion.com

Available Formats:
Digital Download
CD Digipak
12" Vinyl Gatefold - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Crystal Clear
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Transparent Yellow & Black Marbled
12" Coloured Vinyl Gatefold - Golden
12" Liquid Vinyl Gatefold - Blood Red Liquid-Filled

Wheel Share New Single "Porcelain"

Anglo-Finnish progressive metallers Wheel previously announced their third studio album Charismatic Leaders, which arrives on May 3.

Today, they launch the second single — the dynamic and expansive "Porcelain." Listen here. Watch the visualizer below.

Vocalist and guitarist James Lascelles comments, "'Porcelain' ended up being about social norms and how the values of the past seem abhorrent by modern standards. In turn, our current values will likely be seen as primitive, careless or even cruel in the future. I think we would all like to imagine that if we had been born long ago, we would have the same world view that we do now but this would likely not be the case. We are all shaped by our surroundings and social conformity, probably more than we would like to admit. It was a humbling topic to dig in to and the more I thought about it, the more empathy I was able to find for our ancestors."

The album's first single "Empire" was released last month, and the video currently has over 220k views. Watch it here.

Charismatic Leaders was meticulously crafted to meet Wheel's ever-heightening benchmarks and recording with engineers/co-producers Daniel Bergstrand and Fredrik Thordendal (Meshuggah) stretched from August to December 2023. The end result, mixed by Forrester Savell, has consolidated all the gains of what came before: singer/guitarist Lascelles, lead guitarist Jussi Turunen and drummer Santeri Saksala's third album represents their heaviest and most conscious music to date.

Charismatic Leaders clocks in at just under 50 minutes, and will be available as a Limited CD Digipak (also featuring the Rumination EP tracks as bonus), and a Gatefold 180g LP, both featuring artwork from Lucas Mayer (Long Distance Calling, Blackout Problems). Pre-orders are live here.

Wheel will be celebrating the release of their new album with their first ever shows in Australia, supporting labelmates Caligula's Horse, as well as their first ever North American headline shows:

WHEEL U.S. TOUR DATES:
5/2 — Orlando, FL — Conduit 
5/5 — Philadelphia, PA — The Foundry
5/6 — Vienna, VA — Jammin Lava
5/7 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
5/8 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
5/9 — Montreal, QC — Petit Campus
5/10 — Toronto, ON — Adelaide Hall
5/12 — Chicago, IL — Beat Kitchen
5/13 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St. Entry
5/16 — Denver, CO — Moe's
5/19 — Phoenix, AZ — Underground
5/20 — San Diego, CA — Brick by Brick
5/21 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
5/22 — Berkeley, CA — Cornerstone
5/23 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
5/25 — Seattle, WA — Barboza

ZETRA - Announce Highly Anticipated Self-Titled Debut Album + Release Video For New Single 'Starfall' Feat. Svalbard's Serena Cherry

Otherworldly alt. duo ZETRA have emerged from the shadows once more with whisper of their highly anticipated, self-titled debut album, that will be released on 13th September via Nuclear Blast Records. The wanderers have also bestowed upon us the gift of a video for their new single 'Starfall', which features Serena Cherry of the mighty Svalbard.

The wanderers whispers echo:

"The sky illuminates as the meteors begin their cataclysmic descent through the firmament.
Starfall.
The second chapter of our realization emerges. The unveiling of our Opus 1, 'Zetra' continues.
Starfall.
We are united on this journey with the supernatural force that is Serena Cherry of Svalbard.
Begin to know."

Watch the transcendent video for 'Starfall' below.

Pre-order and pre-save Zetra now at: 
https://zetra.bfan.link/zetra.ema

Photo credit: Rebecca Need-Menear

Eric Church & Outsiders Spirits Announce Next Release From Whiskey JYPSI

From the makers of award-winning Legacy Batch 001, Outsiders Spirits has announced the release of its all-new Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Series. The Explorer Series continues the brand’s focus on sourcing the highest quality whiskeys and ingredients while finishing these spirits with combinations of distinctive and exceptional woods from around the globe. The series features well-aged, mature whiskeys never younger than six years old and ranging between 100-107 proof. 
 
“When we started the company, we had a long-term goal of creating the highest quality whiskeys in the world while having a diversity of products to satisfy the palate of a variety of whiskey drinkers,” said Outsiders co-founder Raj Alva. “Our first launch was an ultra-premium product. This next one is going to be more accessible. It’s unique because it’s going to be finished using woods from across the globe. That’s why we called it Explorer.”
 
Explorer’s inaugural release is a blend of two six-year-old bourbons – a low rye distilled in Kentucky and selected for its sweetness, and an Indiana high rye chosen for its spice. The combined mash bill of 66% corn, 30% rye and 4% malted barley is then slowly reduced to 103 proof and finished using two oak varietals – French Oak (Quercus robur) from France’s famed Forest of Tronçais and American Oak (Quercus alba) from the Appalachian Mountains. Each of these woods was specifically chosen to work in concert with the sweetness and spice of the blend – and both are steeped in rich backstories that connect their origins to the roots of country music. 
 
“This is why I wanted to get into the whiskey business,” said Church, a ten-time GRAMMY nominee. “It’s a creative process, an adventure, and a story – like music. And you never know where you’re going ‘til you get the song written or the whiskey is made.”
 
Whiskey JYPSI’s Explorer is priced at $69.99 and will be available beginning today, April 2, in select liquor stores across Tennessee with more markets to follow and online at www.whiskeyjypsi.com.  
 
Outsiders Spirits chose oak staves from France’s Forest of Tronçais for the first release of Explorer because of its accentuated notes of spice and leather. The oak trees from this forest have been used to make barrels for centuries and have housed some of the finest Bordeaux wines ever made. The Forest of Tronçais was originally overseen by the Duke of Bourbon (foreshadowing its use in Explorer) and was later planted with oak trees by Louis XIV to supply timber for the French navy. The Tronçais region was also home to early European troubadours whose musical traditions of merging melodies and poetry ultimately migrated to the Appalachian Mountains - which became the heart of America’s singer-songwriter tradition. 
 
The American Oak staves used in the first Explorer release come from those same Appalachian Mountains, where cooler conditions lead to slower growth and a tighter grain. This results in a specific mix of sweetness, richness, depth, and viscosity the Outsiders team wanted to pair with the spice of the French Oak as a key finishing component in their new release. Explorer’s Appalachian Oak was also harvested near where Outsiders Spirits co-founder Eric Church grew up in North Carolina.
 
“We only want to make incredible whiskey, and do it our way,” said Outsiders Spirits whiskey maker Ari Sussman. “Part of that is making sure it’s not just a whiskey – it’s a story highlighting the places, cultures and agricultures that are part of our explorations.”

About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including the 2020 award for Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee, Church has amassed a passionate fan base around the globe known as the Church Choir, plus a critically acclaimed catalog of music. Known for his tenacity on the road, his recent The Outsiders Revival Tour earned rave reviews as he brought a rotating lineup of emerging artists along for the first fully-outdoor tour of his career. His prior outing, the 55-city The Gather Again Tour, offered fans an in-the-round arena show and earned the 2022 Billboard Music Award for Top Country Tour. Church is currently working on new music as the follow up to his most recent chart-topping project, the Heart & Soul triple album, which featured the results of a marathon session during which he spent nearly a month writing and recording a song per day while sequestered in rural North Carolina. This followed his Gold-certified Desperate Man, which earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album (his third nod in the category) and prior releases including the Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), the Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and the 3x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 30 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” and will soon open Chief’s, a six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway. 
 
For more information, visit www.ericchurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter @ericchurch and Instagram@ericchurchmusic.

About Outsiders Spirits
Outsiders Spirits, LLC was founded in 2020 by CMA Entertainer of the Year and 10-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church and entrepreneur Raj Alva as a purpose-driven incubator for whiskey innovation. The company officially launched its first whiskey release, Whiskey JYPSI Legacy Batch 001, in May 2023. It has since won multiple national and international awards, including the coveted Double Gold Medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and superlative ratings from the NY International Spirits Competition, the PR%F Awards and the Beverage Testing Institute. 
 
For more information, visit www.whiskeyjypsi.com and follow @WhiskeyJYPSI on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

L to R: Raj Alva, Eric Church, Ari Sussman | Photo Courtesy of Whiskey JYPSI

JELLY ROLL AND LAINEY WILSON WIN BIG AT 2024 IHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS

JELLY ROLL AND LAINEY WILSON WIN BIG AT 2024 IHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARDS

Next - Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson Return to the CMT Music Awards Stage this Sunday, April 7th, Airing on CBS at 8/7c

3X CMT Music Awards Nominees Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson Are Both Performing and Up for the Esteemed Video of the Year Award

Photo Credit: The Tyler Twins

Multi-genre phenomenon Jelly Roll and GRAMMY winner Lainey Wilsoncontinue to see their effervescent stars rise, as they both take home wins at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards last night. Prior to Jelly and Wilson’s powerfully haunting performance of #1 single “Save Me” that evoked an impassioned standing ovation from the crowd, Shinedown announced Jelly Roll had won both Best New Artist (Country) and Best New Artist (Pop), continuing his truly transformative journey to mainstream super-stardom. Earlier in the show, it was announced, Wilson had won Country Song of the Year for her #1 hit single “Heart Like A Truck” off her GRAMMY Award-winning Country Album of the Year, Bell Bottom Country.

In the Stoney Creek Records/BMG Nashville artist Jelly Roll’s acceptance speech, he said: “My mama always told me I had a face for radio, baby! Man, I remember being a kid in the backseat of the car with my brothers. I had three older brothers and an older sister. All we did was ride around and listen to the radio, and we sung every single word. I never would have dreamed I would be one of the voices coming through your radio and to be the Best New Country Artist to represent country music and the Best New Pop Artist. You don’t know what it means to a kid like me. I was thinking about it. What does it mean when a guy like me has the opportunity to be the new pop artist of the year at iHeart Radio Awards? It means that God will always use the least likely messenger with the biggest message, every single time. You can take it to the bank, baby. I love you Jesus, and I love you Bunnie, my wife. Thank you for everything.”  

Broken Bow Records/BMG Nashville artist Lainey Wilson shared her excitement on social media, stating:“Thank you, iHeartRadio & iHeartCountry! Y’all have been in my corner since day one! Love y’all.”

ABOUT JELLY ROLL:

Award-winning, Grammy nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) 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 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 and the People’s Choice Award for Male Country Artist of the Year. Nominated for Best New Artist and Best Duo/Group Performance for “Save Me (with Lainey Wilson)” at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, along with eight genre-spanning nominations at the 2024 iHeartRadio Radios, Jelly Roll is also one of three artists, which include Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, who have scored three Country Airplay #1s in 2023. “One of Nashville’s fastest rising stars” (The New York Times), Jelly was a 4X winner at the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards and was the most nominated male at the 2023 CMA Awards, with five total nominations, capturing his first CMA Award for New Artist of the Year. His #1 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 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” became his third consecutive #1 single in 2023 following his multi-week #1 hits on Country and Rock radio, “Need A Favor” and “Son of A Sinner.”

His current single “Halfway To Hell” is on radio now, and he recently teased his upcoming Beautifully Broken Tour. 

As an artist and humanitarian - he 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.”

KEEP UP WITH JELLY ROLL

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ABOUT LAINEY WILSON:

GRAMMY award winning, prolific singer-songwriter, Lainey Wilson has earned the enthusiasm and praise of the industry. Critically acclaimed and touted as ‘Entertainer of the Year,’ the Louisiana native who has often been described as a “bona fide storyteller at work,” has made a name for herself as a next generation icon. Constantly defying the traditional norms and conventions of the Country music genre, Wilson’s “rulebreaking” achievements have led her to numerous accolades and a diehard fanbase. 

Nearly 10 years to the day after leaving her small farming community in a camper trailer to chase her dreams in Nashville, she earned her first PLATINUM certified song, with “Things A Man Oughta Know,” and won over legions of fans across the globe with her signature sound and aesthetic, blending traditional Country with a modern yet retro flare.  

Thus far, her music has taken her worldwide with headlining shows in Europe, the UK, Australia, and more. With six No.1 songs to date, Wilson has become the lead female artist with the most No.1’s this decade along with two GRAMMY nominations, six ACM, and seven CMA awards. Her current radio single, “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” is her seventh consecutive record to break the top 10 at Country Radio and is rapidly climbing the charts.  

Making her acting debut in Season 5 of Paramount’s smash hit series Yellowstone, Wilson has become a triple-threat in the industry, claiming the roles of singer, songwriter, and actress. Fans can also catch Wilson on her upcoming, “Country’s Cool Again,” headlining North American tour later this Summer.

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TRASHCAN SINATRAS' JOHN DOUGLAS shares 'I Just Want To Go Home' & UK tour dates surrounding debut solo album

Following up a fine year of music prowess, involving the reissue and UK Top-40 charting of Trashcan Sinatras' debut album 'Cake' (33 years later since its original release), the release of his own debut solo album and a row of successful concerts around the UK, John Douglas presents 'I Just Want To Go Home', the live performance video for which was filmed in Hyndland, Glasgow in late March 2024, just after midnight.

One of Scotland’s finest songwriters and a founding member of Trashcan Sinatras,, Douglas has opened a new chapter in his life with the release of his eponymous debut album, released via Scotland's Reveal Records. Presenting an intimate snapshot of the talent, charisma and depth of this celebrated songsmith, this album was recorded live at Kyoti Studio in Glasgow with producer Mark Freegard (New Model Army, Lush, The Breeders, Del Amitri, Marillion).

Featuring original material and new recordings of John's favourite Trashcan Sinatras' material and his own rendition of the Prefab Sprout classic ‘We Let The Stars Go’, this album reflected the genuineness of Douglas' music, also demonstrated in recent live peformance videos for 'Lost', 'I'm Not The Fella' and 'Always', plus Trashcan Sinatras' classics 'Oranges & Apples', 'Leave Me Alone' and 'Weightlifting'.

John Douglas describes this song as "a lonesome lyric", noting "‘When life has been hectic, work never ending, the doorbell constantly ringing, notifications always pinging,  the house never far from full, the noisy world roaring out of every device…  this quietly anti-social song may float your weary boat. It’s message..? Make a date with your own fine, peaceful company".

Performing as a solo artist and also as part of his partner Eddi Reader’s band, he's been on the road a lot lately in the UK and Ireland, having also performed with friends like Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub), Jill Jackson, Withered Hand and James Grant (Love & Money). John has also performed with Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout), who met in 1990 when the Trashcan Sinatras were touring with Prefab Sprout.

John Douglas' debut album is out now and available from fine online platforms and can be obtained on CD and digitally via Bandcamp. UK fans are also in luck as he'll be on his first headline tour throughout May.

CREDITS
Written by John Douglas (1, 2, 4, 6, 11), Trashcan Sinatras (3, 5, 7, 8), Trashcan Sinatras / Dine (9) and Paddy McAloon (10)
All songs published by MCPS/PPL, except Track 10 (published by Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC)
Recorded, mixed & mastered in Glasgow by Mark Freegard
Photographs taken on the Old Largs Road by Susie Lowe
Cover photo by Janette Ayachi at The Strand Club, Glasgow
Design by Martin Rowsell Simply Marvellous: Music
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

Album order  https://revealrecords.lnk.to/JohnDouglas
Bandcamp  https://johndouglas.bandcamp.com
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/08oykWwqbE7yvlHbUmG7gr

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THE PULL OF AUTUMN announces fifth album, releases lead track 'I Was Just Dreaming', paying tribute to Scotland's The Orchids

"A gem... A genuine and welcome earworm" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Beautiful... Pure and simple. Lyrically emotional and thought-provoking. It has perfect instrumentation and musicality" ~ Spill Magazine

"Better to travel well than to arrive... this band is not about merely travelling, this is exploration down the unbeaten paths of the glorious unknown" ~ The Swindonian


US-based art-pop group The Pull of Autumn is back with a new album, having accumulated a wealth of new material since their 2022 album 'Beautiful Broken World' LP, which involved such music luminaries as The Pop Group's Mark Stewart, Living Colour's Doug Wimbish and producer Adrian Sherwood,

The lead track 'I Was Just Dreaming' is a wistful taster of the collective's fifth album 'Memory Tree', featuring Boston-based artist Bruce MacLeod on vocals. Described as "a melancholy remembrance of moments in time and life", the album will be released via Boston-based RBM Records on CD and digitally.

The Pull of Autumn is a ‘super group’ of sorts, orbiting around Rhode Island artist Daniel Darrow of 80s post-punk group Johanna’s House of Glamour and core members Bruce MacLeod, Matthew Darrow and Luke Skyscraper James (I.R.S. recording artist Fashion). Each release involves a revolving door of notable and emerging artists, both from the local music scene and further abroad. The band's debut 2018 eponymous album was followed by 'Afterglow' in 2019, 'Small Colors' in 2020 and 'Beautiful Broken World' in 2022.

'I Was Just Dreaming'  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/track/i-was-just-dreaming
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZHn08pIrnDqlDUSqHikHV
Album order  https://thepullofautumn.bandcamp.com/album/memory-tree

"I love how 'I Was Just Dreaming' perfectly captures the moment of a dying crush, where you’re still all in enough to have your hopes, but are planning an exit - maybe one with a bit of a flourish. This song is brilliant. I just did the best I could with it, stripped what I had down to a couple of tracks, and sent it to Dan. He knows just what to do - here I like his choppy piano bits and the somewhere out there synth swells, perfect.  The song ends with a couple of the demo tracks spliced back in … a sort of accident, but definite nod to the title of the song," says Bruce MacLeod.

Daniel Darrow adds: "This is a cover of legendary Scotland band The Orchids. Bruce and I are both fans of Sarah Records and our cover of this song is our tribute to a great time in music. We’ve added a modern twist here that retains the core beauty of the song."  

The new 'Memory Tree' album features contributions by such artists as Philip Parfitt (The Perfect Disaster), Ricky Humphrey (This Twisted Wreckage), San Francisco-based artists Leigh Gregory and Julius Manning, Berkeley singer-songwriter Sophia Campbell, and two local music legends - Rhode Island Rock’n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Paul Everett and producer, songwriter and artist Kraig Jordan. 

"For our new 'Memory Tree' album, the usual genre-bending music has been replaced by a well-defined continuous take on electro acoustic ambient music and jazz. I call this “night music”. It’s been created with a singular vision lyrically and musically, speaking to the past memories and touching upon what the future may hold. The album features many veteran Rhode Island artists, whose music has moved me for many years, as well as artists from around the world, including Britain and France," says Daniel Darrow.

'I Was Just Dreaming' is now available exclusively via Bandcamp, where the 'Memory Tree' album (out on May 31) can already be pre-ordered. As of May 31, this record can be obtained from fine digital music platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify.

CREDITS
Produced & Mixed by Daniel Darrow                          
Mastered by Bruce Macleod                            
Cover painting by Paul Everett
         
       
Keep Up With The Pull of Autumn / RBM Records
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New England Metal and Hardcore Fest Set For 9/21 + 9/22 + Featuring KsE, Converge, Machine Head, Nails + More

New England Metal & Hardcore Fest launched back in 1999 and took place at the famed Palladium in Worcester through 2018. It was often held over two or three days, with multiple stages and top-tier acts like Megadeth, Manowar, DragonForce, Opeth, Between the Buried & Me, Meshuggah, Killswitch Engage, Suicidal Tendencies, Anthrax, and more appearing through the years. It was always a "who's who" of the metal and hardcore scene and was a "not to be missed" event each Spring.

It took a brief break after 2018 but returned to much fanfare in 2023 with Parkway Drive, Lamb of God, Hatebreed, and more. 

Today, the 2024 edition has been announced and the lineup is stacked. It features literally every single band you'd want to see at a metal and hardcore festival.

The two-day extravaganza will take place on September 21 and 22 at the Palladium. NEM&HCF faves Killswitch Engage will be playing a special 25th anniversary show and will headline the first night. Slaughter to Prevail will headline the second night. 

"I think this lineup is one of the top five best in the festival's history," says Scott Lee, founder of the festival. "It will appeal to all fans of all genres of extreme music."

"The place where it all began for us was The Worcester Palladium our first show and our first Metal Festival," says KsE singer Jesse Leach. "Here we are, 25 years later, returning to the same venue to perform a unique set to celebrate our legacy as a band  We are honored and excited to be a part of this legendary festival once again. 25 years of Killswitch Engage!"

VIP tickets are available here.

LINEUP
HEADLINERS:
Killswitch Engage — 25th Anniversary Show (SATURDAY)
Slaughter to Prevail (SUNDAY)

IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER, WITH MORE TBA:
200 Stab Wounds
After The Burial
Alluvial
As I Lay Dying
Balmora
Bane
Better Lovers
Brand Of Sacrifice 
Brat
Converge
Corpse Pile
Death Before Dishonor
Disembodied Tyrant
Ends of Sanity
Fleshgod Apocalypse
Full of Hell
Incendiary
Integrity
Jarhead Fertilizer
Life Cycles 
Machine Head
Mammoth Grinder
Missing Link
Mouth For War
Nails
No Cure
On Broken Wings
Overkill
Pain of Truth
Psycho Frame
Shadow of Intent
Simulakra
Since The Flood
Suicidal Tendencies
Suicide Silence
The Red Chord
The Zenith Passage
Throwdown
Trail Of Lies
Tribal Gaze
Two Piece
Upon Stone
With Honor

Tour Dates With The Wallflowers & John Oates – New Shows In Germany, New England, and The South – AEG Featured in SPIN Magazine!

Adam Ezra Group Invited Out On Tour With The Wallflowers!

Click below for details!

Apr. 12, 2024 HARTFORD, CT - Infinity Music Hall

Apr. 16, 2024 RED BANK, NJ - Count Basie Center For The Arts

Apr. 17, 2024 HUNTINGTON, NY - The Paramount 

Adam Opening For John Oates This Thursday On Long Island!

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Apr. 4, 2024 - HUNTINGTON, NY - The Paramount

New Dates Added to The Spring Tour Including: Portland, ME, Burlington, VT, Woodstock, NY, The Last Get Folked House Concerts, & Dates in Germany!

Apr 4, 2024 - HUNTINGTON, NY - The Paramount Opening for John Oates

Apr 5, 2024 - WESTERLY, RI - The Knickerbocker Music Center with Special Guest Reed Foehl

Apr 6, 2024 - AVENEL, NJ - Avenel Performing Arts Center with Opening Act Joe Cirotti Trio

Apr 12, 2024 - HARTFORD, CT - Infinity Music Hall Opening for THE WALLFLOWERS  JUST ADDED!

Apr 14, 2024 - WAYNE, PA - 118 North with Opening Act Adam Monaco

Apr 16, 2024 - RED BANK, NJ - Count Basie Center For The Arts Opening for THE WALLFLOWERS  JUST ADDED!

Apr 17, 2024 - HUNTINGTON, NY - The Paramount Opening for THE WALLFLOWERS  JUST ADDED!

Apr 19, 2024 - PLYMOUTH, NH - The Flying Monkey with Special Guest Miss Emily

Apr 20, 2024 - NASHUA, NH - Nashua Center For The Arts with Special Guest Miss Emily

Apr 21, 2024 - ROCKPORT, MA - Shalin Liu Performance Center with Special Guest Miss Emily  SOLD OUT!
 

Apr 26, 2024 - WOODSTOCK, NY - Colony  JUST ADDED!

Apr 27, 2024 - CHESHIRE, CT - Get Folked - Cheshire, CT (Adam Solo)  JUST ADDED!  
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May 3, 2024 - TÖNISVORST, GERMANY - Guido's Living Room - House Concert (Adam & Corinna Duo)  JUST ADDED!

May 4, 2024 - DÖRPHOF, GERMANY - The Upstage Barn Concert (Adam & Corinna Duo)  JUST ADDED!

May 5, 2024 - BOSTON, MA - Community Church Of Boston with Special Guest  - Get Folked - Adam (Solo) with Special Guest Dean Stevens   RESCHEDULED DATE!

May. 10, 2024 - PLYMOUTH, MA - Spire Center For Performing Arts  LOW TICKET ALERT!

May. 12, 2024 - PORTLAND, ME - Portland House Of Music And Events  JUST ADDED!

May. 16, 2024 - HUNTINGTON, NY - Spotlight NY Huntington  JUST ADDED!

May. 17, 2024 - TUCKERTON, NJ - Lizzie Rose Music Room  JUST ADDED! TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 8 AT 10AM EST!

May 18, 2024 - ELKTON, MD - Elkton Music Hall 

May 19, 2024 - VIENNA, VA - Jammin Java

May. 25, 2024 - NEWFIELDS, NH - Vernon Family Farm  JUST ADDED! 
TICKETS ON SALE WEEK OF APRIL 8!

May 26, 2024 - DAMARISCOTTA, ME - Lincoln Theater - Fish Ladder Restoration Concert JUST ADDED!

May 27, 2024 - ASHBURNHAM, MA - Touchstone Farm, In Partnership With RallySound, Presents An Afternoon of Music and Community  JUST ADDED!

May 29 & 30, 2024 - KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC - Pat McGee's Down The Hatch 2024

Jun 6, 2024 - DESTIN, FL - Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation  JUST ADDED!

Jun. 7, 2024 - SARASOTA, FL - Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center

Jun 8, 2024 - FORT MYERS, FL - ACMA At All Faiths Unitarian with Opening Act Bruce Gallant

Jun 9, 2024 - STUART, FL - Lyric Theatre

Jun 10, 2024 - BOCA RATON, FL - The Funky Biscuit with Special Guest The Funky Biscuit Allstars

Jun 12, 2024 - TAMPA, FL - Straz Center Riverwalk Stage

Jun 13-17, 2024 - TAMPA, FL - Cruise - Operation: Cozumel 2024

Jun 17, 2024 - ST. AUGUSTINE, FL - Cafe Eleven

Jun 21, 2024 - SALISBURY, MA - Blue Ocean Music Hall with Special Guests Sirsy

Jun 22, 2024 - GUILFORD, CT - Guilford Fairgrounds - Fundraiser Show To Support APK Charities  JUST ADDED!

Jun 27, 2024 - ARUNDEL, ME - Vinegar Hill Music Theatre

Jun 29, 2024 - ENFIELD, NH - Whaleback Mountain  JUST ADDED!

Jun 30, 2024 - NORTHAMPTON, MA - Iron Horse Music Hall  JUST ADDED! TICKETS ON SALE APRIL 5 AT 10AM EST!

Adam Ezra Group Featured In SPIN Magazine!

Kinda cool, right?!?! 

Click here to read the article!

Return to Dust Announce Debut Album & Release Soul-Stirring New Single & Video for "Strangers"

The boundary-pushing grunge quartet, Return to Dust, have announced their long-awaited debut self-titled album, available on May 3rd via Jim Kaufman Productions. Accompanying the announcement, the band have also released their latest single, "Strangers" to give fans a glimpse at the upcoming record. Fans can listen to the track HERE, and watch the brand new video animated and directed by Callum Scott-Dyson below.

With more new music on the way, Return to Dust are thrilled to announce the addition of their newest member, drummer London Hudson. This pivotal milestone not only marks a significant evolution in the band's lineup, but also solidifies their core and amplifies their musical identity. As the band embark on their next chapter, they look forward to sharing the stage with him at all shows moving forward, including this year's Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.

Speaking on today's album announcement, the band shares:

"The timeline for our self-titled album goes farther back than people realize. This record is our warmest welcome, because it comes from the most genuine of places, where we didn’t fully understand ourselves, and the world around us was rapidly changing. It’s a cataclysmic mess of emotions, growing pains, youth and maturity, and we’re proud to call it our first. Aptly named, this album is Return to Dust."

Sharing insight on today's single release, the band continues:

"Strangers was written amidst dark times. We were all recovering from family death and losing friends. We felt very alone in a crowded city. We worked grocery store jobs and often times sat in our car late night after a shift wondering when things would get better, and wondering if we were alone in this feeling. The Strangers music video depicts a very normal guy who found himself somewhere he didn’t want to be. His dreams haunt him and he feels he doesn’t belong. He quickly finds himself consumed by his thoughts and spit out as a version of himself completely different than he was."

Expanding on the "Strangers" video, director and animator Callum Scott-Dyson adds:

"For the 'Strangers' video, we really wanted to capture the feeling of loneliness, isolation, alienation and the humdrum of daily life, living on the clock with no escape. Then we liked the idea of using his dreams to explore the negative stuff going on in his mind, and then having the dreams invade his daily life. In terms of the animation style, I really wanted to push the DIY stop motion vibe I've been honing lately, most the sets are made with card and clay and I made everything myself from scratch. The main note from the band once we were rolling was to keep the tone and visual style a little darker and subdued to most other animation so I enjoyed that challenge, working with a lot of washed out blues and greens. I'm really happy with how it's come out and I hope people dig it when it drops!"

Earning a phenomenal 2 million TikTok views over the course of a weekend, see HERE, Return to Dust have soared to new heights. The TIkTok featuring the band's single, "Belly Up" swiftly impacted the band's trajectory - landing them over 3.1 million streams across DSPs, 57K Spotify Monthly Listeners, and 5.4 million total TikTok views. As the release of their debut record approaches, Return to Dust have truly cemented their position as a rising force in the industry.

Return to Dust, who are heavily inspired by the legendary Alice In Chains, continue to gain traction and acclaim, solidifying themselves as mavericks in the current rock resurgence. Collaborating alongside renowned producer Jim Kaufman (Everclear, Danny Worsnop, Night Riots, Helmet) and earning accolades from rock impresario, Allison Hagendorf, the band's momentum remains unwavering. With their dynamic presence on TikTok, a rapidly growing streaming audience, and a loyal fan base, the band is gearing up for an exciting and promising future.

Stay tuned for what Return to Dust has in store, as they continue to make waves in the music scene and connect with their ever-expanding audience.

Pre-orders for Return to Dust's self titled debut album are available for purchase HERE. The bundle, pictured to the right, features a 12" Vinyl for the audiophiles, a special LP inspired T-Shirt, an 11x17 poster of the album artwork, and an exclusive Snake Pendant Necklace for fans who seek a piece of the band's story to wear close to their hearts.

Photo Credit - Matt Akana

Return to Dust will also be sharing the stage with other rock and metal heavyweights in May of 2024 for Danny Wimmer's legendary Welcome To Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL and Sonic Temple in Columbus, OH. Fans can purchase single day tickets and weekend passes HERE.

Don't miss your chance to see the band live!

ABOUT RETURN TO DUST

Los Angeles based alternative/grunge rock trio Return to Dust (Matty Bielawski, Graham Stanush, Sebastian Gonzalez) has already scripted a karmic saga that traverses decades, pays homage to the past, and plants its roots firmly in the future. Listening within their sonic universe is like time-traveling to the halcyon days of the '90s grunge era. Their sound, influenced by heavyweights of the time, reverberates with the echoes of Deftones, Alice In Chains, and the soul of Nirvana — but, their brilliance doesn't stop there. The band draws inspiration from a diverse palette, blending in bits from bands like The Cure, Metallica, and Cage The Elephant, molding them into their own unique musical tapestry. 

Return to Dust breathes life into a sound that feels both genuine and tailor-made to encapsulate the essence of a bygone era, leaving fans awash in nostalgia. Yet, it's not merely a mimicry of the past; instead, it's a fusion of the old and the new — an alchemy that conjures a sound distinctly their own. At the core are alluring bass lines (Stanush), gritty guitar riffs (Gonzalez, Bielawski) and dual lead vocals (Bielawski, Stanush) that harmonize and intertwine, weaving an ethereal soundscape that resonates with raw emotion and unyielding energy. It's a moody concoction that pays homage to an iconic era while fearlessly exploring uncharted territories. Return to Dust beckons audiences into their world, where the past and present converge, igniting a fervor that keeps the flames of grunge alive. 

Return to Dust found its meteoric rise propelled by a chance encounter with none other than the illustrious producer Jim Kaufman (Helmet, Everclear, Night Riots). Under Kaufman's mentorship, the band's raw talent began to soar. During the darkest days of the pandemic, when the world stood still, Return to Dust seized the opportunity to channel their collective energy into crafting something profound. The result was their debut EP, a mesmerizing creation titled ‘The Black Road.’ It was a labor of love and dedication that not only transcended the barriers of personal growth, but also etched the band's name into the future of rock.

Return to Dust

Matty Bielawski - Vocals & Guitar

Graham Stanush - Vocals & Bass

Sebastian Gonzalez - Guitar

London Hudson - Drums

DVRK Announce Debut EP with Heavy, Glitching New Single

Fresh off of signing with Season of Mist, DVRK are announcing their debut EP with its new glitchy, hard-hitting lead single. 

Watch the official music video for "F.A.M."  below.

Infinite Reminiscence comes out June 7 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/infinitereminiscence

Since germinating as a solo project back in 2019, DVRK have morphed into a collective force. With gifted vocalist Peter Morgan joined by Bastien Deleule and Gérald Audiard on guitars, Fabien Letren on bass, and drummer Vincent Vidal, the band fuse elements of Deathcore, Nu Metal and Bass. 

Their first single, "F.A.M.", sums up the band's raw energy, their electric feel and ear for heavy melodies. It also speaks to their source of inspiration, drawing from intense personal experiences like depression and addiction, and instilling them into modern metal.  

The video for "F.A.M." was directed and produced by Grupa13 (@Grupa13Official). 

Introducing DVRK, a powerhouse fusion of Deathcore, Nu Metal, and Bass music elements.

Formed in 2019 as a solo project, DVRK has evolved into a dynamic ensemble featuring Peter Morgan on vocals, Bastien Deleule and Gérald Audiard on guitars, Fabien Letren on bass, and Vincent Vidal on drums.

Notable achievements include collaborations with artists like Conquer Divide, Cove Reber, Chunk No Captain Chunk, and Hyro The Hero.

In 2023, DVRK proudly signed their first EP with Season Of Mist, marking a significant milestone in their musical journey.

Lineup
Peter Morgan - Vocals
Bastien Deleule - Guitar
Gerald Audiard - Guitar
Fabien Letren - Bass
Vincent Vidal – Drums

Recording Studio
Nalcon Studio

Production Credits
Bastien Deleule & Fabien Letren - Producers
Matt Thomas (Ashtone Studio) - Mixing & Mastering Engineer

Cover Art:
DVRK

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

Booking Contact:
Bastien Deleule - bastien@swdjapan.com (Asia Territory Only)

Available Formats:
Digital Download
MCD in Digipak
12" Vinyl Jacket - Black
12" Coloured Vinyl Jacket - Crystal Clear w/ White & Black Splatters

Follow DVRK:
Bandcamp: https://dvrk.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearedvrk
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/weareDVRK
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearedvrk
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wearedvrk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2veLy5cp8tE2IUS47EwzlB

Photo by © Krzysztof Wiktor

CONEY HATCH ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER VINYL PRESSING OF 'POSTCARD FROM GERMANY’ AS RECORD STORE DAY CANADA EXCLUSIVE

Canadian rock band Coney Hatch is thrilled to announce that its live album, ‘Postcard from Germany’, will be available on vinyl for the first time ever via Anthem Records. The limited-edition vinyl pressing will be available for purchase on April 20, 2024, as part of Record Store Day. Each album has been autographed by the band, with only 300 units available. 
 
Recorded LIVE at HEAT Festival in Ludwigsburg, Postcard from Germany also features two newly recorded releases, "It's About A Girl" and "Heaven's on the Other Side". A Cream Vinyl with Turquoise Splatter Variant will be a Record Store Day exclusive.
 
"Canada is going to love the stunning turquoise vinyl of Postcard from Germany by Coney Hatch, as much as we enjoyed pressing it here at Microforum Vinyl in Toronto,"says Noble Musa, Sales & Marketing for Microforum."It is always a very special experience to be able to work with Canadian bands to create exclusive Canadian pressings for Canadian music fans."
 
"It's always a blast collaborating with classic Canadian bands," adds Ryan Kerr, Operations Manager for Record Store Day Canada. "The Record Store Day Canada release with Coney Hatch is no exception. For the first time ever, we are bringing Postcard from Germany on vinyl on April 20th, 2024, as part of Record Store Day. We have loved the band for years, so this vinyl is definitely for the fans, by the fans!"
 
"So cool to have Coney Hatch part of Record Store Day for the first time ever,” says Coney Hatch bassist Andy Curran. “We’ve been a band for 40 plus years and ticked a lot of boxes …but not this one. We had a blast going to see our limited-edition vinyl being pressed real time at Microforum. It’s come full circle to when we started with vinyl releases, I guess everything old is new again!"
  
The band recently visited the Microforum facility to have a look at the test pressings of vinyl hot off the presses. You can view the visit below.

Record Store Day, the global celebration of the culture of independent record stores, takes place this year on April 20, 2024, as it has annually for the last 17 years. Once again, the moment has arrived to unveil the remarkable lineup of titles awaiting enthusiasts during the cherished annual celebration of independent record stores worldwide. This year's Record Store Day raises the bar yet again with its unparalleled magnitude, artistry, and diverse array of releases. 
 
For more information, logos, full list of participating stores please visit: recordstoredaycanada.ca

Record Store Day Canada thanks the following sponsors: Return to Analog Records, ada, Warner Music, Microforum Pressing, Org Music, Sony Music Canada, GrooveWasher, Universal Music Canada, Audio-Technica Canada, Paranoid Print Co, Megaforce Records, Unidisc Music, Aquarius Records, Godin Guitars, Tacca Musique, Vans Off the Wall, AMS All Media Supply, Brave Words, Redeye Distribution, The Orchard, Sing, Edifier, Vylumi, Amped Distribution, idla. 

 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
https://www.coneyhatch.com