New Orleans dark ethereal duo The Palace of Tears release sophomore album 'Veiled Screen, Woven Dream'

April 10, 2024

"The Palace of Tears manage to hold the fort in these darker realms, while cutting into new territory that overlaps with classical vocals and dark ambient. Layered up with a Robin Guthrie-esque expanse of guitars, you’re now set for a dark oceanic journey of the soul" ~ The Spill Magazine

New Orleans dark duo The Palace of Tears presents their sophomore album 'Veiled Screen, Woven Dream', a hauntingly beautiful, ghostly and sensual experience.

This fan-funded seven-track album represents “the transformational fires of the Phoenix archetype and the cyclic nature of death and rebirth”. A transmission of aural experiences and transmutational frequencies, it is previewed by the bewitching single 'The Embers of Your Being Glow Still' and spectacular video for the title track.

The Palace of Tears is Leah Kahn aka LV Darkling (vocalist, lyricist) and Erick r Scheid (guitars, electronics, engineering), who met in Germany in 2018 when Erick was performing with his band Mercurys Antennae at the world-renowned WGT Festival. After a collaborative exercise in co-writing long distance, the duo released their debut album 'Of Ruination' in 2020 with Erick also moving from the Bay Area to join LV in New Orleans.

Delving into hidden truths and secrets, pain and grief from personal loss, and the soul's journey, 'Veiled Screen, Woven Dream' is informed by personal experiences and tragedy, including an unforeseen and agonizing turning point in its creation. Yet this process became a crucial component in the process of moving through grief and pain towards healing.

This record is an exploration of your shadow-self and entering the realm of darkness and the unconscious and subconscious, which lay just beyond our conscious awareness. The lyrics incite contemplation of the soul’s journey as it departs from this mortal coil, beholding that mystery of the veil between the seen and unseen worlds.

"This album is dedicated to my brother, best friend and soulmate Kirk, who left this Earthly realm last October. I would be remiss to not mention my own recent personal loss, as I would be denying and omitting the special place that it holds in the journey of the making of this album. I truly have never known grief until now. There are songs on this album that remain difficult for me to listen to, let alone actually perform and sing, as I usually end up in tears," says LV Darkling.

"As vulnerable as it is to share some of this here, I am propelled by the deep spiritual connection that he and I held throughout our lives. He is inherently a part of this work, perhaps collaborating with us from beyond. I hope that by channeling this and honoring those we love, it can provide a healing catalyst and human connection can be unearthed."

With somber beauty and otherworldly seduction, The Palace of Tears fuses hypnotic electronics, heavily layered processed guitars and operatic contralto vocals that captivate, creating an ethereal sonic amalgam that transcends temporal boundaries. Their unique alchemy blends elements of ethereal wave, gothic rock, shoegaze, dark ambient and electronica, encapsulated within a lush cinematic soundscape.

No stranger to the world of performance, New Orleans native LV Darkling is a classically-trained dancer and vocalist, who brings a varied and textured approach to her singing and songwriting, pulling from her many disciplines in the performing arts.

Erick r Scheid is best known for his band Mercurys Antennae (Projekt Records), who released 3 albums and 2 EPs, as well as performing at Whitby Goth Festival, All Tomorrows Ghosts and WGT Festival. A self-taught recording engineer, Erick has been writing and producing music since 1989, and has also composed film soundtracks, performed and written scores as a live musician for dance performances, touring extensively throughout the US.

Having toured the USA, The Palace of Tears has shared the stage with artists such as Kaelan Mikla, Pink Turns Blue, AL1CE, Solar Fake, Rosegarden Funeral Party, The Veldt, Slow Crush, Dead Leaf Echo, Pilgrims of Yearning, Astari Nite, The Waning Moon and The Neuro Farm, in addition to performing at Dark City Festival (New Orleans) and Dark Castle Festival (Louisville).

As of April 8, the 'Veiled Screen, Woven Dream' album is available on CD, limited edition vinyl and digitally directly from the artist via Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Written by LV Darkling and Erick r Scheid
LV Darkling - Vocals & Lyrics
Erick r Scheid - Guitars (6 & 12 string), Bass Synth, Electronics, Drum Programming and Sound Design
Unwoman (Erica Mulkey) - Cello on 'The Serpent Bearer'
Recorded, Mixed & Conjured by Erick r Scheid at Chateau of the Crying Myst (New Orleans) October 2021 - December 2023
Produced by The Palace of Tears
Mastered by Robert Rich
Artist photos by Amanda Trumbull Photography
Album cover image by Antonella Di Mattei @eshmoondm
Graphic design & enhancements for photos & artwork by Erick r Scheid

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The Mendenhall Experiment On Tour Now with Scream at the Sky!

April 10, 2024

The Mendenhall Experiment is proud to announce the release of their latest single, "Say It." This dynamic track is set to drop on April 12th via Lucent/UMG, a division of Universal Music Group and marks the second release from their forthcoming EP, Chasing Ghosts.

Mendenhall talks about the single, "'Say It' was a different process for us, the song came together organically as a full band, with everyone throwing in their flavor on the fly. It was one of those 'magic moments' as a band where everything just flowed out of us and the song came together in an evening. It stands as one of our heaviest songs in the catalogue.”

Vocalist Alyce Hayes adds, "'Say It' is a song about speaking your truth, even when you're scared, or when you feel unheard. It's a personal mantra and reminder for myself, really. We can't fully become who we're meant to be until we can speak for ourselves. When the guys sent me the music, I was immediately inspired. I think I had the lyrics written in about 30 minutes. 'Say It' is asking the question: 'What if I don't stay silent? What if my words have power?' Because they do. Words absolutely have power."

“If you asked me why I want to be a rock star...it’s not about the fame or money,”guitarist/ songwriter Brandon Mendenhall states. “I have a unique opportunity to inspire people and kids with disabilities with my playing, my music and my story. I truly believe that's what I was put on this earth to do.”

Born with Cerebral Palsy, an incurable neurological disorder affecting movement, coordination and, balance; Brandon Mendenhall faces numerous challenges. With limited movement on his left side and zero mobility in his left hand, the odds were stacked against him from birth.

However, inspired by acts such as Korn and Pantera, Brandon taught himself how to play guitar at the age of 19, rehabilitating his left hand without surgical intervention. “Once I was able to get a guitar in my hands, it changed my life,” he says. That passion for music sparked something in his soul and a dream began to form...a dream that was thought to be impossible: Brandon wanted to play guitar and form a band. He recalls, “My grandfather told me,‘You’ll never be a guitarist. Don’t even try.’ And that crushed me. Those words lit a fire in me. I was determined that I could do this.”

The Mendenhall Experiment with Scream At The Sky

4/8 Buffalo NY- Mohawk Place

4/9 Pittsburgh PA- Hard Rock Cafe

4/10 Youngstown OH- Westside Bowl

4/11 Lakewood OH -The Foundry

4/12 Chesterfield MI -Diesel Concert Lounge

4/13 Janesville Wi -The Back Bar

4/14 West Chicago IL- WC Social

4/15 Des Moines IA-Leftys

4/16 Kansas City MO- Vivo Live

4/17 Haltom City TX- Haltom Theater

4/18 Austin TX -Come and Take It

4/19 Abilene TX -Fatboys

4/20 Houston TX- Acadia

The Mendenhall Experiment was born as Brandon's own personal aspiration to be in a world-famous band while working within the limitations of Cerebral Palsy, knowing full well that the cards were stacked against finding musicians willing to work with him. Possessing a fierce desire to succeed, Brandon went to visit a friend in the Rock & Roll Mecca of Los Angeles- and never left, pursuing his dream with relentless tenacity and bulldog determination. Failure was not an option.

Formed in 2008, The Mendenhall Experiment also features bass player Nathan Stockton, who overcame a disability of his own-childhood deafness-through the power of music. He and Brandon are joined by Alyce Hayes on vocals, Mike Lira on guitar, and Justin Lubeck on drums.

Based in Southern California, TMX has been regularly performing on the infamous Sunset Strip in addition to gigs throughout the region opening for the likes of such metal mainstays as John 5, POD, Alien Ant Farm, Kill Devil Hill, Fear Factory, Prong, Flaw, Metal Allegiance, Smile Empty Soul, Cold, and more. In 2013, the five-piece performed at the Monster Energy Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California, sharing the stage with Korn, Megadeth, and Five Finger Death Punch.

A breakthrough occurred on June 17, 2014, when TMX made it to the final round of The Battle of the Bands for Warped Tour. After an electrifying performance that left the audience screaming for more, The Mendenhall Experiment took second place. The subsequent buzz reached the discerning ears at Liquid Bit Music Productions and in August 2014 TMX inked a publishing deal with the company, six years to the day after the initial incarnation of The Mendenhall Experimentperformed its first show in Brandon's hometown of Kankakee, Illinois. Shortly thereafter, the quintet put pen to paper again to sign their first development deal with Lucent Records, including national digital distribution through Universal Music Group.

TMX’s inspiring and energetic performances strive to bring a positive message to the masses. They stand strong for disability awareness in support of Brandon, who observes, “At our shows, we are starting to see the impact of our mission to inspire others on a consistent basis. Our fans and supporters come to us and give their personal testimonies and praise about how we are touching their lives, and the lives of others with disabilities.” The music and lyrics resonate far beyond the disabilities, inspiring people to seize every day and celebrate life.

The Mendenhall Experiment began recording their current EP in various studios in Los Angeles with the help of some very special guests: James “Munky” Shaffer (Korn) and Danny Lohner (NIN/A Perfect Circle). The EP is available everywhere online and the debut single, “Seize the Day”, has received over thirty-thousand views on Vevo/YouTube.

The music video was acclaimed Video of the Year at the 2015 LRT Music Video Awards in Hollywood,California, celebrating independent music, while Brandon was deemed Trailblazer of the Year at the 2015 United Cerebral Palsy Los Angeles Art of Care annual event. In addition, he was also named celebrity ambassador for Day Trippers, a UK-based charity assisting disabled people in Great Britain. A feature documentary film detailing Brandon and the band’s story, Mind Over Matter, was released in 2019; directed by French filmmaker Sébastien Paquet (Korn,Wounded Warriors). In 2016 TMX made a triumphant return to the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California, graduating to the main stage and playing to over four-thousand wildly enthusiastic fans. TMX has also performed at the 2017 Rocklahoma festival. So far the band has completed six tours which are comprised of three headlining tours and three national tours. In 2019 they released the singles "Unwanted" and a surprise acoustic version of "Nothing Good Came Easy" to much acclaim from fans. Currently The Mendenhall Experiment is back in the studio and have just finished shooting a music video for "Prosthetic" which features Munky from Korn. The Mendenhall Experiment is also currently sponsored by Monster Energy, Ibanez Guitars, EMG Pickups, SIT Strings, and InTune Guitar Picks.

Brandon maintains a vision for TMX that some may deem unrealistic: “I am confident that as The Mendenhall Experiment brand continues to grow and see greater success, we can begin to inspire people on a global scale with our music, touching not only the lives of individuals but also changing the global perception of people with disabilities.” But considering all that he's overcome thus far, it would be difficult to bet against Brandon and “The Experiment” that bears his name fulfilling those goals!

The Mendenhall Experiment is:

Brandon Mendenhall - Rhythm Guitarist

Alyce Hayes - Vocalist

Mike Lira - Lead Guitarist

Nathan Stockton - Bassist

Justin Luebeck - Percussionist

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JELLY ROLL DOMINATES BACK-TO-BACK CMT MUSIC AWARDS and LAINEY WILSON TAKES “FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR” FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

April 8, 2024

The 2024 CMT Music Awards in Austin, TX proved to be an electrifying and monumental night for Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson and Jason Aldean. BBR Music Group/Stoney Creek Records' Jelly Roll would take home three wins, for the second consecutive year, earning him the accolade as the most-awarded artist of the night, including the top honor of "Video of the Year" for "Need a Favor." The self-proclaimed "Trailer Park Tornado" delivered a fiery performance of "Halfway to Hell" to close the program and also took home buckle awards for "Male Video of the Year" for "Need a Favor" and "CMT Performance of the Year" for "Need a Favor" (from the 2023 CMT Music Awards).

BBR Music Group/Broken Bow Records' Lainey Wilson would secure a win for "Female Video of the Year" for "Watermelon Moonshine." Throughout the broadcast, she performed "Country's Cool Again," the namesake for the 2024 U.S. domestic tour that kicks off on May 31, and returned to join Brooks & Dunn and Sammy Hagar to honor the legendary Toby Keith performing "How Do You Like Me Now?!"

BBR Music Group/Broken Bow Records' Jason Aldean made his return to the CMT Music Awards performing his current single "Let Your Boys Be Country" from the University of Texas at Austin stage.

In her "Female Video of the Year" acceptance speech for "Watermelon Moonshine," viewable HERE, Lainey shared: "My heart is beating out of my chest. I'm not even gonna lie. I just want to say, first of all, every single girl that was in this category, all of them are dear friends. They work their tails off and they just dedicate their life to creating music and creating this vision and bringing it to life. I am so honored to be a part of this category. It's really unreal watching these girls do what they do. I am pretty sure all of them would let me say thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts for supporting women in country. It's a big dang deal! Thank you so much. 'Watermelon Moonshine' is about that young, wild, crazy love --- a time in your life when nothing else mattered. It takes you back to that certain time, that place, that smell, that sound --- that's what country music is right there. It's just about telling a story and thank y'all so much for letting me do that with this video. God bless y'all."

During his "Video of the Year" acceptance speech for "Need a Favor", viewable HERE, Jelly Roll stated: "Billy Bob Thornton just gave me my third trophy of the night, y'all. Cody Johnson, I'm not gonna tell you anything up here that I wouldn't tell you on the phone, but I love you brother. You are my favorite cowboy for ever and ever and ever and one of my best friends in the business. I love you. Kelsea Ballerini, you know what I think of you too, girl. You go baby! I want to thank my manager John Meneilly. I want to thank my publicist, Jennifer Vessio. I want to thank my label Stoney Creek. I want to thank country radio. I want to thank everybody who had anything to do with this. Jon Loba, I love you. I love you so much. My beautiful wife, Ms. Bunnie DeFord. I am blessed to have you as a best friend. I am blessed to have you as a partner. You find beauty in broken things and I love you. I'm fixing to come back out on this stage and set it on fire! It's going down! Gayle King, I'm gonna be a little late in the morning cause we're gonna party Austin. Let's go!"

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. For the second consecutive year, he swept at the CMT Music Awards (2023 & 2024) where he earned three 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, GQ 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:

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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ABOUT JASON ALDEAN:

3X ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean has bolstered 28 No. 1 hits, over 18 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold with “his own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution). He has earned the most Top 10 songs on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart-more than any other artist - since his debut in 2005, with “songs of small-town living, love and loss that have resonated with a loyal fanbase” (Billboard). Having just wrapped his sold-out Highway Desperado tour across the US, the Georgia native continues his “country superstar status" (Variety) with his 11th studio album, Highway Desperado, which was released November 3rd. In addition to three tracks co-written by Aldean, the album features “Tough Crowd” - which he debuted at the 2023 ACM Awards as an Entertainer of the Year nominee - as well as his career first Hot 100 chart-topping hit, “Try That In A Small Town,” and fan-favorite tracks “Let Your Boys Be Country” and “Whiskey Drink.” Produced by longtime producer Michael Knox, Highway Desperado is the follow up to Aldean’s tenth studio album, MACON, GEORGIA, which debuted to critical acclaim, with Stereogum naming it an "Album of the Week” and the Tennessean praising that “MACON, GEORGIA finds Aldean honed in on his vision for this era of his career” and “kicks off his career's next era.” The project featured the history-making, multi-week No. 1 "powerful duet" (Rolling Stone) ”If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood, which earned Aldean his 26th career #1 at Country radio and won ACM Single of the Year, iHeartRadio Country Song of the Year, and CMT Collaborative Video of the Year as well as Billboard and GRAMMY nominations.

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Miranda Lambert Returns to the Road as 'Velvet Rodeo' Las Vegas Residency Concludes

April 8, 2024

With the twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency praised by People for allowing Miranda Lambert to “shine vocally as she seamlessly traversed her deep catalog” having come to a close in Las Vegas this weekend, the Entertainer of the Year will now bring her dynamic live show to a series of one-off dates across the country this summer, with additional shows to be added in the coming weeks.

Joining headlining sets at Stagecoach, Rock the Country, Calgary Stampede, Under the Big Sky and more, as well as a three-night stand at Whitewater Amphitheater in her home state of Texas, the three-time GRAMMY winner now adds six shows throughout July, August and September spanning from coast to coast. Tickets to the newly added dates go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. local time via MirandaLambert.com.

“I’ve been touring since I was 19 years old, so it was nice to step away from the road for a bit and settle into Vegas,” reflects Lambert. “That gave us time to miss touring though, so I cannot wait to get back out there on Elvira, my home away from home, and visit the fans across the country that we haven’t seen in a while.”

Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo kicked off at Planet Hollywood’s Bakkt Theater in September of 2022, spanning 48 total shows in the 18 months that followed. During that time, she has released cross-genre collaborations with both Leon Bridges and Enrique Iglesias while also intentionally taking time to write and record new music of her own; launched her own label imprint, Big Loud Texas; and even added New York Times best-selling author to her lengthy list of accolades with the release of her book, “Y’all Eat Yet?”

For more information on upcoming shows and all things Miranda Lambert, please visit MirandaLambert.com.

Upcoming Miranda Lambert Concert Dates
*on sale April 12; all others on sale now
April 19           Ashland, Ky.  ||  Rock the Country Festival
April 27           Indio, Calif.  ||  Stagecoach Festival
May 24-26 New Braunfels, Texas  ||  Whitewater Amphitheater
June 8              Mashantucket, Conn.  ||  Foxwoods Resort Casino
July 5* Hinckley, Minn.  ||  Grand Casino Hinckley
July 12 Calgary, Alberta  ||  Calgary Stampede
July 13             Whitefish, Mont.  ||  Under the Big Sky Festival
July 17* Paso Robles, Calif.  ||  California Mid-State Fair
July 20* Lincoln, Calif.  ||  Thunder Valley
July 27             Anderson, S.C.  ||  Rock the Country Festival
Aug. 17 Springfield, Ill.  ||  Illinois State Fair
Aug. 24 Houston, Texas  ||  Chris Stapleton’s All-American Road Show
Aug. 30* Canandaigua, N.Y.  ||  Constellation Brands Marvin Sands
Aug. 31* Atlantic City, N.J.  ||  Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Sept. 27* Gautier, Miss.  ||  The Sound Amphitheater

Willie Nelson & Family Add to 2024 'Outlaw Music Festival Tour'

April 8, 2024

Willie Nelson, Blackbird Presents, Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Live Nation are thrilled to announce an additional stop for the 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour at the BankNH Pavilion, in Gilford, NH, on Sept. 20. The legendary line-up includes Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp and Southern Avenue.

“We are excited to bring the Outlaw Music Festival back to Gilford this year with this massive lineup” says Mark Rothbaum and Keith Wortman.

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 12, at 10 a.m. ET via http://OutlawMusicFestival.com.

VIP packages will be available, including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise. Citi is the official card of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. Citi cardmembers can access presale tickets from Tuesday, April 9 at 10 a.m. ET until Thursday, April 11, at 10 p.m. ET through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com.

The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, Pa. The sold-out show was so well received that Blackbird, Rothbaum, and Nelson have developed it into one of North America’s biggest annual touring franchises. Musicians such as Chris Stapleton, Neil Young, Luke Combs, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow, Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, sharing unforgettable music memories and unique vendor villages with local food, drinks and shopping in Live Nation amphitheaters across the country.

For complete Outlaw Music Festival tour details, please visit:
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About Blackbird Presents
Blackbird Presents is the premier independent creator and producer of large scale concerts, tours, festivals and premium music-driven filmed entertainment. Blackbird’s projects feature the biggest music stars in the world produced for a portfolio of world-class studio, network, streaming, and promoter partners.
http://blackbirdpresents.com

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com

Tear It Down, Pack It Up: Kenny Chesney Wraps Nashville SUN GOES DOWN 2024 Rehearsals

April 8, 2024

Five weeks of lining up lighting cues... playing with the set list... pulling out some old favorites... working out a couple surprises... tweaking the video for the screens... and mostly, having fun honing one of the tightest, high-energy playlists in the nation, Kenny Chesney called it a wrap twelve days before his Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour kicks off at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. With the show already selling out – and more tickets being found and released all day Friday – the man the Minneapolis Star Tribune calls “country’s king of stadium concerts” is fired up about getting his summer started.

“The third happiest day of the year is when we load out of rehearsals,” says the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar, “because it means we’re ready to do the single greatest thing in the world: rock No Shoes Nation. Every year, it’s the small tweaks that can give us pretty major rewards when it comes to reaching the people all the way back beyond the pirate ship at Raymond James! And that’s a very good feeling to have, knowing what’s ahead.

“And having had my biggest show there last time we played, the idea we were having to find more tickets for No Shoes Nation... That says they’re gearing up to come hard, too. It sets a bar for how we wanna bring the music, and after missing a year, we’re gonna try to bring some very serious heat.”

Having spent last summer doing the more stripped down I Go Back 2023 Tour of those arenas and markets where he first 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 ready to gear up the major parking lot parties, stadium-sized guitar parts and an exchange of energy like no other.

“Last year’s tour really reminded me of the power of so many of the songs I’ve written or found and recorded,” Chesney says. “In an arena, it’s more intimate – and there’s room for the song to breathe and come back to you. In a stadium, what you get back is all the energy, all the voices, all the excitement. So I think Sun Goes Down will have some of that nuance in the songs to go along with all of the power and love coming off our stage.”

Running through an unprecedented three nights – August 23, 24, 25 – in what has become a No Shoes Nation tour-ending tradition at Foxborough, Mass.’s Gillette Stadium, the man the Wall Street Journal called “The King of the Road” is ready for action. In training since the top of the year, he’s just wrapped “the most fun year of rehearsals ever– and can’t wait to play.”

Once again, presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, Sun Goes Down 2024 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...”

SHARPTONE RECORDS MEDIA ALERT: Make Them Suffer Share Their New Video

April 8, 2024

A potent fusion of the past, present and future, Perth metalcore outfit Make Them Suffer return today armed with a glossy yet blistering new single "Epitaph," out now via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records.

Continuing the band's ferocious new sonic chapter, "Epitaph" swells with a sharp interplay between sharp primal energy and glowing ambience, also accompanied today by a brand new music video.

Of their latest single, the band shares, "'Epitaph' is the perfect grafting of new and old in terms of combining elements from our earlier sound with newer ones. Primal yet futuristic, Epitaph comes from a place of contemplation. The lyrics depict a post-doomsday setting and imagine how we as a species might be remembered by other forms of life."

Watch the music video for "Epitaph"

Following a long break away from music due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Make Them Suffer returned with a blazing bang in 2022, releasing the behemoth single "Doomswitch," playing a sold out tour in North America supporting Bad Omens, and performing a completely sold out headline Australian run in support of their new material.

Releasing their first single via the dream team of Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records in 2023, the ravenous might of "Ghost Of Me," Make Them Suffer toured North America last year as part of Parkway Drive's huge Monsters Of Oz Tour, alongside The Amity Affliction, and Northlane, as well as ticking off shows closer to home performing 2012's Neverbloom in full for the first time ever in Australia to resounding acclaim.

Now, Make Them Suffer continue their domination in 2024, embarking this week with an almost entirely sold out Australian run supporting Bring Me The Horizon alongside Sleep Token and Daine, before returning overseas for a run of European and UK festivals this June, including Download Festival, Copenhell, Jera On Air, and many more.

"We're about to settle in for the busiest year of touring in the history of Make Them Suffer and the energy in the band is at an all time high," the band shares of their huge 2024 ahead. "I'm sure we'll all be aching for more time at home by November, but for now, we can't wait to get back on the road and play all these amazing tours and festivals we have lined up."

'"Epitaph' is the beginning of a very exciting year for us, and not just in terms of touring. We're so incredibly thankful for all our supporters, and to be in the position we're in. Particularly after such an incredible journey. We can't wait to show everyone what we have in store."

STREAM "EPITAPH" HERE

Drowning Pool Announces SNAFU Le Tour 2024 with Saliva

April 8, 2024

Drowning Pool, the iconic heavy metal band known for their electrifying performances and chart-topping hits, is thrilled to announce the SNAFU Le Tour 2024, in collaboration with Saliva. This tour promises to be an adrenaline-fueled journey, featuring Drowning Pool's dynamic return with lead singer Ryan McCombs and the release of brand new music.

The tour will be joined by Any Given Sin in April and Above Snakes in May. Alien Ant Farm, the multi-platinum alternative rock band, will make special appearances on May 14th and 15th, bringing their infectious energy and fan-favorite hits to these two dates of the tour.

Each band will be conducting their own on-site VIP prior to doors. These VIPs will be sold on a separate platform and WILL NOT include a ticket to the show. All VIPs will need to purchase a show ticket for entrance.

Drowning Pool Tour Dates:

APRIL
9 Beaver Dam, WI @Stormy’s Music Venue
10 Fargo, ND @Sanctuary Event Center
11 Sioux Falls, SD @The Alliance
12 Dubuque, IA @Diamond Jo Casino
13 Wichita, KS @The Crown Uptown
14 Pineville, MO @The Pines Distillery
16 St. Louis, MO @Red Flag

MAY
10 Myrtle Beach, SD @Suck Bang Blow
12 Daytona, FL @Welcome to Rockville
14 Nashville, TN @Basement East
15 Indianapolis, IN @The Vogue
16 Columbus, OH @Sonic Temple
17 Shroudsberg, PA @Sherman Lite
21 Ft. Wayne, IN @Pierre’s
23 Col. Springs, CO @Sunshine Studios
24 Salt Lake City, UT @Grand Complex
25 Winnemucca, NV @Runamucca Bike Rally
26 Reno, NV @VA Street Brewhouse
28 Billings, MT @Pub Station
29 Great Falls, MT @The Newberry
30 Deadwood, SD @Deadwood Mt Grand
31 Denver, CO @Wild Goose Saloon

JUNE
1 Grand Island, NE @Filling Station
15 Dallas, TX @Studio at the Factory
21 Milwaukee, WI @Summerfest
22 Quincy, IL @Gem City Summer Con
29 Hot Springs, AR @Magic Springs

JULY
5 Algona, IA @ABATE Freedom Rally
13 Gettysburg, PA @Bike Week
19 Cumberland, MD @Rock the Mountains
20 Grand Rapids, MI @Upheaval
27 Menahga, MN @Mid Summer Music Fest

SEPTEMBER
26 Louisville, KY @Louder Than Life

OCTOBER
10 Sacramento, CA @Aftershock

Drowning Pool, a name etched in the annals of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous with raw energy and unapologetic attitude, returns to captivate audiences once again.

Known for their iconic anthem “Bodies,” Drowning Pool needs no introduction. This breakout single propelled them to international recognition, leaving an indelible mark on the nu metal landscape. The song’s relentless energy and defiant spirit resonated with a generation, becoming an anthem for moshers, metalheads, and fans of electrifying live performances.

Ryan McCombs played a pivotal role in the band’s evolution, joining their ranks in the aftermath of the tragic loss of beloved frontman Dave Williams. His powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence breathed new life into Drowning Pool, solidifying their status as metal titans. Songs like “37 Stitches,” “Feel Like I Do,”and “Turn So Cold” catapulted them to new heights, earning them a place among the genre’s heavyweights.

Yet, Drowning Pool’s story is not just about music; it’s a testament to enduring friendships and a shared passion for their craft. Ryan’s return to the band in 2023 marks a reunion of kindred spirits, a return to the roots of their musical journey. As he succinctly puts it, “Just being back in the same room together after so many years… was a quick reminder as to why I considered them to be my best friends in the business back in the day.”

Their path has not been without its challenges. “Bodies” faced misinterpretations and controversy, with its lyrics taken out of context. Nevertheless, their music has persisted, embraced by the very culture that birthed it. “Bodies” remains an enduring anthem, not just for Drowning Pool but for metal culture as a whole. Its legacy lives on, inspiring new generations of fans. Guitarist C.J. Pierce captures the essence of their dedication: “I’d play ‘Bodies’ five times a night if people really wanted it that bad!” The song’s timeless appeal transcends generations, resonating with both the seasoned and the fresh-faced.

Drowning Pool’s return is a testament to the enduring power of their music, a reminder that their unapologetic spirit continues to strike chords with audiences worldwide. The band experienced a triumphant resurgence in 2023 and with new music on the horizon, a 2024/25 calendar proving that the demand for the band isn’t about to slow down.., Drowning Pool has a white knuckle grip on their present and future with no plans to slow down.

For More Information Please Visit:

Drowning Pool

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SHARPTONE RECORDS MEDIA ALERT: Alpha Wolf Release New Video

April 8, 2024

NEW ALBUM HALF LIVING THINGS OUT NOW — LISTEN

U.S. TOUR WITH EMMURE, UNITY TX, + CHAMBER STARTS THIS WEEKEND

The wait is over — the staggering new era for Aussie metalcore behemoths Alpha Wolf has arrived with the release of the band's third studio album Half Living Things, officially out via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records.

A cornucopia of heaving brutality brewed into sharply-honed moments of melodic brilliance, Half Living Things is a snapshot of everything fans know and love about Alpha Wolf on steroids. Whether unleashing gargantuan party-starters ("Bring Back The Noise"), neck-snapping breakdowns ("Double-Edge Demise"), raw, stomping hooks ("Whenever You're Ready") or an internet-breaking feature ("Sucks 2 Suck Feat. Ice-T"), Alpha Wolf harness and heighten their trademark intensity on album three, crafting the self-produced Half Living Things entirely on their own terms.

Also leveling up Alpha Wolf presence, the group have unveiled a brand new video for "Haunter"; a straight-up heavy masterpiece that balances its hooky chorus with full blown menace, both lyrically and instrumentally.

Watch the music video for Haunter Below.

ALPHA WOLF ON TOUR
WITH EMMURE, UNITY TX, + CHAMBER:
4/12 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theatre
4/13 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theater
4/14 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
4/16 — Portland, OR — Hawthorn Theatre
4/17 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
4/19 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
4/20 — Denver, CO — The Oriental Theater
4/21 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
4/23 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
4/25 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave II
4/26 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
4/27 — Detroit, MI — St Andrew's Hall
4/28 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs
4/30 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl
5/1 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
5/3 — Ft Lauderdale, FL — Revolution
5/4 — Tampa, FL — The Orpheum
5/5 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade Heaven
5/7 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
5/8 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
5/10 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre
5/11 — Philadelphia, PA — Theatre of Living Arts
5/12 — Worcester, MA — The Paradise Rock Club
5/14 — Montreal, QC — Club Soda
5/15 — Toronto, ON — Opera House
5/17 — Grand Rapids, MI — Elevation
5/18 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
5/19 — Indianapolis, IN — HI-FI Annex
5/21 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart's
5/22 — St Louis, MO — Red Flag
5/24 — Dallas, TX — South Side Music Hall
5/25 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
5/26 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live

Never ones to do anything by halves, Alpha Wolf have relentlessly sharpened their trademark intensity over the years, from releasing their critically-acclaimed sophomore album A Quiet Place To Die amid the pandemic in 2020, snagging a #6 spot on the ARIA Charts and a nomination for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album at the ARIA Awards, to releasing a split EP, The Lost & The Longing, with Welsh rockers Holding Absence in 2022. And, as of 2024, the band now sit armed with the entirety of Half Living Things out in the world; a release guaranteed to catapult the Alpha Wolf legacy to even more dizzying heights.

Launching their own curated festival CVLTFEST in 2022, Alpha Wolf also continue to powerfully fly the flag for their own incredible wares as well as the local heavy music scene and exciting international acts, with CVLTFEST returning earlier this year for its second edition to critical acclaim, headlined by Alpha Wolf themselves alongside friends Emmure, Crossfaith, Ocean Grove and many more.

Ticking off their biggest North American run to date with Motionless in White and tearing up multiple stages as part of the inaugural Knotfest Australia last year, Alpha Wolf kicked off 2024 touring nationally alongside The Amity Affliction, and are now set to embark next week on a massive North American headline run, supported by Emmure, UnityTX and Chamber, before heading to the UK to appear at Download Festival alongside Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, Avenged Sevenfold and more.

Alpha Wolf are also locked and loaded to whip Australia into a frenzy this August, headlining their Half Living Things Australian Tour alongside supports The Devil Wears Prada (USA), Invent Animate (USA) and thrown (SWE), with Melbourne's first show as well as Sydney and Newcastle entirely sold out, new dates in Melbourne and Sydney added, and venue upgrades in Perth, Adelaide and Brisbane due to overwhelming demand.

Alpha Wolf know how far they have come, but it's what lays ahead of them that's keeping the band hungry.

ORDER HALF LIVING THINGS HERE

Black Tusk Premiere New Single

April 8, 2024

Black Tusk are debuting their new single "Breath of Life" with Decibel Magazine. The video was produced by Alexandra Petrovich. "Breath of Life" comes ahead of the band's new album, The Way Forward, which is out April 26 on Season of Mist.

"'Breath of Life' was a fun one to work on", says Chris "Scary" Adams. In addition to playing guitar and contributing vocals, Scary also produced and mixed The Way Forward at his studio Hidden Audio. "There were a few iterations as we were riffing alone, but once we all got together it really took shape. That's my favorite part about writing collaboratively. It really does come to life when everyone contributes".

"'Breath of Life' is a bludgeoning track that showcases the new versatility of having a second guitarist", says bassist and vocalist Derek Lynch, who makes his debut as a member of Black Tusk on The Way Forward. "We decided to bookend the chaos with some experimental synth parts that I feel set the tone for what's to come".

Watch the video for "Breath of Life" below.

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/black-tusk-the-way-forward

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

Don’t miss the chance to see the band’s new four-piece lineup on April 26, when they ring in album number seven at their free hometown record release show! Joining the party are special guests Bronco and fellow Savannahians The Maxines.

"A raucous style of punky, hard rocking sludge, with minimum fuss and ample bursts of energy and ballsy aggression" - Angry Metal Guy

"Chaotic and raw, but also extremely catchy and memorable" - Metal Injection

"A no frills band that goes full throttle. Black Tusk are here to stay" - Heavy Music HQ

"An engine-wrecking riff-fest from the Savannah badlands" - Metal Hammer

"Black Tusk are pretty much the only Georgia metal act who still sound like they hail from the home state of Sandra Dee and Uga" - Invisible Oranges

"Alive, raw, furious, loud...they almost make your face vibrate" - Heavy Blog is Heavy

"Black Tusk's combination of sludge, rock, hardcore and death metal remains fluid, fertile and most importantly, full of life" - Pitchfork

Black Tusk will then hit the road for more shows with their fans down south.

The Way Forward Record Release Show
April 26 - Savannah, Georgia @ Congress St. Social Club [Free Show]

Black Tusk 2024 May Tour Dates
May 23 - Atlanta, GA @ Boggs Social & Supply [TICKETS]

May 24 - Orlando, FL @ Will’s Pub [TICKETS]

May 25 - Stuart, FL @ East Ocean Pub [TICKETS]

May 26 - Jacksonville, FL @ Rain Dogs [TICKETS]

“The big theme of this record is putting your life back together.” That’s Black Tusk guitarist/vocalist Andrew Fidler talking about the band’s new album, The Way Forward. “When everything seems like it’s against you, put your head down and push through. Take those bad things that are happening and use them to help create.”

The Way Forward might be the Savannah swamp metal crew’s seventh album, but it marks many firsts for Black Tusk. It’s their first with their new lineup, which sees guitarist Chris “Scary” Adams and bassist Derek Lynch joining Fidler and drummer James May. Which also makes it Black Tusk’s first record with a two-guitar lineup. “We were able to add leads and harmonies and all kinds of stuff on the new record that we haven’t done in the past,” Fidler says. “As far as our records go, this one has the most guitar work.”

You can hear it in the squealing solo of “Dance on Your Grave,” the killer harmonies on ripper “Harness (The Alchemist),” and the glorious dual guitar interplay of the powerful title track.

“‘The Way Forward’ is my favorite song on the record,” Fidler says. “It’s based on a personal experience that everyone can probably relate to. I got divorced in 2020, and I kinda felt like my entire world was collapsing when that happened. But I pulled myself out of it. I realized that this one thing ending in my life isn’t the end of everything. I’m gonna find a way forward. I’m gonna figure out how to live my life and create and be happy and make new relationships. Which is what I’ve done.”

In true Black Tusk fashion, the new lineup has expanded their triple-vocal approach to quadruple. “Everyone is doing vocals,” Fidler says. “That’s always been a thing in Black Tusk. Derek said he’d never done heavy vocals before, so I was like, ‘Well, here’s the mic. Here’s some words. Yell at it and see if you like it.’ I was blown away the first time he did it. It sounded good as fuck.”

That’s Lynch on lead single “Brushfire,” a song for which he wrote the main riffs and lyrical concept. “That was my first real contribution to the band,” the bassist says. “Thematically, I wanted the aggressiveness of the lyrics to keep with the idea of pushing forward even when the world is trying to drag you down. The mood of the lyrics needed to match the pulverizing tempo of the song.”

The lyrics for second single “Dance on Your Grave” were written by May, who moved from Savannah to Athens, GA, in the time since Black Tusk’s last album. “It’s about his struggles through Covid and what this lifestyle can do to people,” Fidler says. “It’s about getting past the party lifestyle and continuing to do things that are creative.”

Meanwhile, “Breath of Life” distills Black Tusk’s lyrical philosophy into a righteous five-minute pummeling. “Scary came up with the main riff of this song, and it’s one of my favorite riffs on the record,” Fidler says. “I wrote the lyrics, and it’s just about darkness crushing everything. The world is a fucked-up place that we have to navigate through. That’s what a lot of Black Tusk songs are about.”

Black Tusk recorded The Way Forward at Adams’ own Hidden Audio studio just outside of Savannah. Adams engineered the album and the whole band produced. “I actually helped him build the studio in the detached garage next to his house,” Fidler explains. “Me and my carpentry company went out there to do it, and Scary helped.”

“We had about 90% of the riffs and song structures going into the studio, while still experimenting with ideas and inspirations,” Adams explains. “Sometimes we completely reworked parts, which made all the difference. For example, early versions of ‘Breath of Life’ and ‘The Way Forward’ are quite different than the record, and I love where they ended up. Though we did use a few effects and synths here and there for texture and space, to me this record still feels raw and powerful. It captures the feeling of being at a Black Tusk show.”

The cover art for The Way Forward was done by Brian Mercer, who also created the sleeve for Black Tusk’s 2018 album, T.C.B.T.“T.C.B.T. had a dark cover because it was a dark time for the band,” Fidler says, referring to the period immediately after the passing of their longtime friend and bassist Jonathan Athon. “This time, it’s full blown, full-color Black Tusk. Brian Mercer and James collaborated on the concept, and Brian really knocked it out of the park.”

“The title is kind of a double play,” Fidler says. “It’s the first record with the new lineup, and this is the direction we’re taking the band in. We’ve been doing Black Tusk for 19 years now, and we still love it. That’s why we called it The Way Forward.”

Line-up:

Andrew Fidler: guitar, vocals
James May: drums, vocals
Derek Lynch: bass, vocals
Chris "Scary" Adams: guitar, vocals

Recording Studio
Hidden Audio

Producer/sound engineer
Chris "Scary" Adams

Mixing studio and engineer
Chris "Scary" Adams

Mastering studio and engineer
Brad Boatright at Audiosiege

Cover artwork
Brian Mercer

Pre-order: https://shop.season-of-mist.com/list/black-tusk-the-way-forward
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American alternative crooner Fred Abong (Throwing Muses, Belly) presents 'Heaven', previewing new 'Blindness' LP

April 8, 2024

“Purity and honesty in his approach that gets more and more intense with each track... like you’re riding a wave of energy” ~ Higher Plain Music

“Beautifully raw, uncluttered and quite cinematic... Melodically infectious and lyrically mysterious" ~ Newport Naked

“Abong’s vocal delivery is a testament to his storytelling prowess. His voice carries the weight of experience, each phrase brimming with authenticity and emotion... connecting on a profound level with the emotions that make us human” ~ Skylight Webzine

“So unique that there is no possible way this music could be mistaken as being performed by anyone else" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

“An almost painful intimacy to his words despite the oblique phrasing and imagery he conjures” ~ Isolation Records

New Orleans-based alternative folk-rock artist Fred Abong presents 'Heaven', the first taste of his new 'Blindness' album, to be released on May 9 via Moochin' About Records. While most famously associated with the bass guitar, Abong wrote this material for this album on the piano, effectively opening up a new compositional and emotional space for him.

His eighth long-player to date, Abong is no stranger to the US alternative music realm, having got his musical start in the 1980’s on the Rhode Island hardcore punk scene. In the early 1990s, he played bass for Throwing Muses and then Belly. Putting music on hold for academic pursuits, he then earned a PhD in Humanities and taught at various universities for eight years before returning to music. Now back as a solo artist, Abong also plays bass in the Kristin Hersh Electric Trio.

“Heaven is probably the most straightforward song on 'Blindness'. It's kind of an anthemic rock ballad, delivered in my own understated version of theatricality and drama. There's maybe even a touch of Broadway in there, much to my embarrassment … but there you have it. Lyrically, it's pretty downbeat, but what else is new? I am, always have been, and always will be a seeker after something truer and more ideal than what I find in the social and cultural sphere," says Fred Abong.

"Heaven is just one of many musical snapshots of an ongoing struggle to find or create an earthly paradise for myself and my loved ones and the disappointment and growing exhaustion of coming up empty again (and again). To be clear, Heaven is not an ode to the afterlife … it's more prophetic and atemporal, about finding eternity here and now rather than in an imagined future.”

This first single introduces one of the album's primary themes - salvation. In some sense, it's the album's only theme. Where and how is heaven found? Through some kind of spiritual awakening or realization of the ephemerality and impermanence of material life? In mystical union with the beloved? By living in the moment? By freeing oneself from the strictures of 'straight life' and going off the grid? By being blind to present reality and living in the glory days of the past? Or maybe there's only ever momentary salvation, such as experienced when being kissed? What about suicide? All of these questions and more are explored here… but hopefully temporarily resolved when set to music, which “hath charms to soothe the savage beast' in all of us.

A Filipino-American singer-songwriter, Abong's music has a raw and unpolished production aesthetic with an overall direct, though deceptively imaginative and oblique, presentation. Abong has also been a practicing Vedic astrologer for the past 20 plus years.

Between the bookends of the new 'Blindness' album and 'Homeless', the first set of songs as a solo artist, originally self-released in 2018, Abong has released several critically acclaimed records, including his self-recorded 2023 'Fear Pageant' and earlier albums 'Yellowthroat', 'Pulsing' and 'Our Mother of Perpetual Help'.

As of April 9, 'Heaven' is available everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. On May 9, the full 'Blindness' album will be released on CD, along with his 'Homeless' album, both of which can be pre-ordered via the label's Bandcamp.

CREDITS
Music and lyrics by Fred Abong
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Fred Abong
All instruments performed by Fred Abong
Videos by Fred Abong
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
Album released by Moochin' About Records

'Blindness' album pre-order
https://moochinaboutltd.bandcamp.com/album/blindness
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LinkTree https://linktr.ee/fredabong

Brooklyn's ALY G serves up electro-hiphop fire in 'Super Power' video via Grammy-nominated producer Baby Paul Hendricks.

April 8, 2024

"Her catchy yet conscious sound, finds crunchy electro beats colliding with punchy hip hop" ~ God is in the TV Zine

"Her confident verses pirouette over electronic soundscapes, serving as a clarion call to the disenfranchised... a rallying cry, an ode to defiance in the face of encroaching change" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"Pays homage to the vibrant spirit of Brooklyn while delivering a catchy, 80s-inspired rap sound with a touch of electro influences. 'Build It Up' is not just a song; it’s an anthem of resilience and the unwavering spirit of creative communities" ~ Skylight Webzine

Brooklyn electro-rapper Aly G presents the video for her latest single ‘Super Power’, telling personal stories of fighting off muggers and sexual assaulters with a feistiness that might be unexpected. Driving home the point that being a woman is inherently a super power in itself, it asserts that the ability to give birth and sustain another life is so badass, that women can be as fierce as needed in any situation.

Filmed in the Iron Triangle in Queens, NY, this video was produced by Grammy nominated producer Baby Paul Hendricks (Nas, Kanye West, Monie Love, J Dilla) and shot by Chardon Whitehurst, Executive Producer for 'The Punchline Academy' on Eminem's Sirius XM Hip Hop Channel: Shade 45.

Aly G is the neon hip-hop doppelganger of musician, producer, choreographer and songwriter Alyson Greenfield, whose catchy yet conscious electro-rap exalts women’s various powers, which exhibit themselves both in expected and quite surprising ways. Spitting rapid-fire rhymes with equal parts fun, feminism and fierceness, slaying the mic with quirky, clever raps about gentrification, misogyny and empowerment.

Greenfield is also half of POLYVOX, a duo with Joe McGinty (Psychedelic Furs), creator and curator of NYC’s famed Loser’s Lounge. Earning praise from NYC's The Deli, Greenfield was one of the first five artists chosen to record at Converse’s Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn.

"I had this vision of being in a ballet outfit among autobody junkyards. The ballet costume displays a very feminine aesthetic, which could also represent the type of girl that one might assume doesn't have fight in her. Of course, actual ballerinas are incredibly strong, but the whole idea is that many times people discount anything that has to do with being a woman or being feminine. I wanted to show that both can be true," says Aly G.

"You can be feminine and a badass. You can have the ability to move gracefully and also fight back when you need to. I wanted this feisty feminine character in autobody junkyards with huge, heavy metal scraps, and steel beams to show that she is not scared of places that are traditionally dominated by men and that might be deemed as 'unsafe' because of the machinery and work that is done there. I hope both the song and the video help get the main message across that one should never assume anything about a woman just because she is a woman."

This single follows Aly G’s debut single 'Build It Up', which claps back at the urban renewal trend and increasing gentrification in Brooklyn, showcasing her socially conscious NYC vibe, whip-smart vocab, sly comedic observances and rapid-fire delivery.

An Ohio native, Alyson started freestyling while at college in Wisconsin, the rhymes spontaneously popping into her head. With her MFA in creative writing, she moved to NYC and built up a following as a singer-songwriter until one night at a hip hop club, a spark ignited that birthed the artist, who evolved into Aly G. Incorporating beatboxing into her performances, along with covers of her fave 90s rap classics, she gained attention from The New Yorker and HuffPost for her innovative genre-blending and high energy performances. She has also recorded her own renditions of LL Cool J's 'Mama Said Knock You Out' and Coolio’s 'Gangsta’s Paradise'.

Inspired by Lauryn Hill, Saul Williams, Santigold, and Salt-N-Pepa, she began writing material that personified the fun-loving, colorful swagger of Aly G, including the hilarious true story about a friend’s unfortunate celeb experience 'Michael Cera C*ckblocked Me at SXSW'. Twice featured at The American Beatboxing Championships (earning props from Rahzel from The Roots), she has performed alongside artist /actress Awkwafina and visionary emcee Jean Grae.

Alyson’s music and original compositions have been featured on Fox, Lifetime, AOL, WNYC, and in TV/films including 'Conception', 'Super Sleuths', 'Creatures of Comfort', 'Dance Moms' and 'The American Templars'. She also founded NYC’s Tinderbox Music Festival, showcasing over 100 emerging female musicians from around the world in its four-year run, garnering press from The New York Times, Time Out New York, Billboard, Glamour and more.

'Super Power' is out now, available from fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. Aly G is currently working on new collabs with producers JON BLOK and Grammy-nominated producer Baby Paul (Nas, J Dilla, Monie Love, Kanye West).

CREDITS
Lyrics written by Aly G
Lyrics and Rapping by Aly G
Music and performance by Aly G and Jon Blok
Production, mixing & mastering by Jon Blok
Recorded in Bushwick / Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Artist photos by Madison Massey
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Turn The Quiet Up: Eric Church Opens Chief’s

April 7, 2024

It took Eric Church and AJ Capital Partners’ founder and CEO Ben Weprin three years to reimagine and rebuild the historic building at 200 Broadway that officially opened last night as Chief’s. With a celebratory grand opening, the six-story bar, music venue and restaurant handed its keys over to the Church Choir.

“This building is a lot like the songs I write … they’re mine until I release them, and then they’re not mine anymore, they’re yours,” shares Church.

“We’re pretty good at storytelling through song, and I trusted Ben implicitly to bring what was in my heart and head for Chief’s to life as way of storytelling through space. The genesis of this place started with the vision of what the venue would be that we built the building around,” he adds of the two-story, 400-capacity Neon Steeple performance space in the heart of the building situated on floors 3 & 4.

“When I came to Nashville in search of a place to play my songs, nowhere on this strip would have me. I went to Fiddle & Steel in Printers Alley and found my tribe,” Church shared with the original neon sign illuminating the theater balcony. “So, when we started building this, it was designed to be a place to bring original music back to the heart of historic Broadway.”

Church delivered on that promise with his first-of-nineteen residency shows, the aptly titled “To Beat The Devil.” In a journey chronicling his life and career, Church Choir members — as tickets were sold only to them — were treated to a nearly two-hour set solely for their eyes and ears.

“I wanted a place I play songs that didn’t make albums — and this is the only place I’ll do a lot of these songs and share a lot of these stories. It’s a conversation in a place only for the people there.”

Chief’s ticketed music venue is accompanied by Chief’s Tavern, a first-floor additional live entertainment space papered by more than 4,000 concert posters from throughout the CMA Entertainer of the Year’s career, and the second-floor Friendly Shadows Dueling Piano Bar, accented by highly-curated décor elements. Chief’s also houses a studio for broadcasting, inclusive of Eric Church Outsiders Radio on SiriusXM, with the capability of hosting broadcasts by various media partners. With street-level windows, the studio provides fans from around the world with a thrilling behind-the-scenes experience with a front-row view of broadcasting in action.

The venue also taps into Church’s Carolina roots in partnership with Rodney Scott, whose Whole Hog BBQ – part of the Pihakis Restaurant Group – occupies the fifth and sixth floors, overlooking downtown with its ‘Hell of a Q’ rooftop location.

Just as the Tennessean proclaimed of Church’s residency show, all six stories of Chief’s itself offer the “ultimate display of the honesty, personal touches and against-the-grain actions and thinking that have defined his quarter-century in Nashville.”

More at ChiefsonBroadway.com

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. 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,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and 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/X @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

About Chief’s:
Chief’s is a six-story bar, restaurant and live music venue designed to celebrate Eric Church’s ever-expanding musical legacy. Located in historic downtown Nashville, Chief features a ticketed music venue, inspirational interiors and a thoughtful focus on unique live performances, offering fans an unparalleled entertainment experience in Music City. Chief’s houses a studio for live broadcasting, inclusive of Church’s Outsiders Radio SiriusXM channel, with the capability of hosting broadcasts by various media partners. Chief’s also features a restaurant partnership with James Beard Award Winning Pitmaster Rodney Scott. Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ overlooks downtown with its ‘Hell of a Q’ rooftop offering. Situated at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Broadway, Chief’s is now open at 200 Broadway.

About Adventurous Journeys (“AJ”) Capital Partners:
Adventurous Journeys ("AJ") Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager founded by Ben Weprin in 2008. The firm specializes in creating distinctive, design-forward properties in high-demand yet underserved locations. The multi-disciplined team at AJ brings expertise in placemaking, inspired design and hospitality to fuel a diverse portfolio, currently valued at $5.3 billion across 100+ properties in 50+ markets. The company focuses on hospitality, mixed-use and residential sectors. Learn more at www.ajcpt.com.

Ian Munsick Releases Deluxe Album ‘White Buffalo: Introduce You To God’

April 7, 2024

Wyoming native Ian Munsick spread the Rocky Mountain gospel with his sophomore album White Buffalo through spiritual lyrics celebrating the wild landscape of the West. Now, Munsick is passing the torch to the next generation, intertwining his lessons of faith to his son, accompanied by a strong connection with the outdoors, on the deluxe version, White Buffalo: Introduce You To God, out now.

Timed to the one-year anniversary of White Buffalo, Introduce You To God is produced by Munsick and Jeremy Spillman and features five new songs, including the title track, which invites his son and listeners to join him as he introduces them to God through His greatest creation: nature. It’s this interconnection between his longing for the land and its inspiration on his lyrics that left The New Yorker proclaiming in a recent feature, “Ian Munsick puts the western back in country.”

“It’s hard to believe my sophomore album White Buffalo is already a year old! In honor of the anniversary, we’re releasing MORE MUSIC on the Deluxe edition, White Buffalo - Introduce You to God,” shares Munsick. “After releasing the original version of the album, I continued writing songs that thematically fit with the project, so we decided to give you five more. I couldn’t be more proud of what this album represents and I think the Deluxe version will only amplify that feeling. April 5th… day of the west!”

Munsick’s release of White Buffalo last year earned accolades from Billboard, American Songwriter, People and MusicRow with Grammy.com remarking, “Munsick's ability to turn his Western upbringing into relatable sentiments is the epitome of what makes him special… his passion for his homeland — from the culture to the people — rings through in both the lyrics and the musicality.”

Munsick’s Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour is currently underway with upcoming shows in Little Rock, Ark.; Katy, Texas; Athens, Ga. and more. His headlining run continues through early summer, including a sold-out date at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre on June 5. This summer Munsick will also join CMA Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilson as direct support on her Country’s Cool Again Tour.

For his full tour schedule and to follow along with updates, visit IanMunsick.com or follow @IanMunsick across social media.

ABOUT IAN MUNSICK
A native son of Wyoming, Ian Munsick painted a stampeding, spirited portrait of the American West with his sophomore album White Buffalo, out now. Spanning unfiltered tales of romance and ranch life, hard-working anthems with honkytonk hooks and mountain-time odes to family and forever-young fun, it builds upon the spacious roots-pop beauty he introduced on his major label debut, Coyote Cry. Now, Munsick is preparing to release a deluxe version of the album, including five new tracks, titled White Buffalo: Introduce You To God on April 5, 2024. Over the past four years, Munsick has accumulated nearly half a BILLION global streams and a host of accolades. He has been named an “Artist to Watch” by Spotify, CMT, Fender, MusicRow and most recently was named a Martin Showcase Artist. A seasoned entertainer, having grown up tending cattle by day and playing music in a family band each night, Munsick toured recently alongside country music superstars Morgan Wallen and Cody Johnson, and will serve as direct support for select dates of Lainey Wilson’s Country’s Cool Again tour this year, while simultaneously headlining his own Boots, Buckles & Bolos Tour. The Warner Music Nashville recording artist and multi-instrumentalist is representing his home, and its special cast of people, like never before. The first release from White Buffalo, standout duet “Long Live Cowgirls” (with Cody Johnson), hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway Hot 30 Countdown, was named one of Amazon Music’s Best Country Songs of 2022 and recently received RIAA Gold-certification alongside “Long Haul” off his debut album Coyote Cry; while Munsick’s solo version of “Long Live Cowgirls” is available at country radio now. Fans of Ian Munsick will always find an open heart, natural awe and plainspoken honesty as he rides on… bringing the West to the rest.

Kenny + Team Finding A Few More Tickets for Tampa SUN GOES DOWN Kick-Off

April 7, 2024

When Kenny Chesney asks, evidently Kenny Chesney gets. Deep into rehearsals for another herculean two hour-plus stadium set – culling all the No. 1s and even more Top 5 hits – that will delve into the superstar’s life-affirming, feel-good-where-you-are catalogue, the news that three of his most stalwart cities had sold out landed with both euphoria – and disappointment.

“Everybody wants to hear their show’s sold out,” Chesney explains. “That’s the idea, right? But I’ve always felt like everyone who wants to be there, they should be. It’s part of what made us start doing stadiums all those years ago seem like something I wanted and needed to do... It’s why we did last year’s I Go Back Tour: to share all the life in this music with the people whose lives and memories were part of my songs...

“So after I got the text, I thought about it for a minute. I called the promoter and said, ‘Remember when you used to find tickets when shows sold out? Came up with creative ways to make more seats available?’ Everybody on the other end laughed, remembering. Then I said, ‘Can you do that in Tampa? Can we find some more tickets? We’re two weeks out, I know some people have to wait ‘til closer to the date. Can you make that happen?’”

And with the same commitment that went into building No Shoes Nation, creating a season of stadium concert experiences that’s defined summer for almost two decades, the team behind Chesney’s place as the only country artist on Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Past 25 Years for the last 15 years went to work. This close to show in a venue Chesney’s been setting records at for years, it’s not a perfect process, but it’s going to make more seats available.

Throughout the day – Friday, April 5 – tickets will be made available through primary ticket sources. These are actual direct sale tickets, not something available on the re-sale market. As groups of seats are identified and activated, they will be put on-sale all day long. If seats sell out, keep checking as more will be offered until whatever tickets are released are gone.

“I know my ask was just what they wanted to hear,” Chesney says with a laugh. “But I know Louis Messina and his team understand what a big deal No Shoes Nation is to me, how much I love hearing ’em sing – that idea of no fan left behind. They laughed when I suggested it. Then came back to tell me that if I was okay with this rolling ticket sales option, they would go to work to open more seats as quickly as possible. To me, making it work is what it’s all about.”

Sun Goes Down 2024 kicks off April 20 at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium. Starting later today, several hundred members of No Shoes Nation will be able to be part of the party.

Once again, presented by Blue Chair Bay® Rum, Sun Goes Down 2024 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
More tickets coming today
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 (SOLD OUT)
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 (SOLD OUT)
Aug. 24           Foxborough, Mass. ||  Gillette Stadium (SOLD OUT)
Aug. 25           Foxborough, Mass.  ||  Gillette Stadium (SOLD OUT)
* Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker only
^ Megan Moroney only

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

CHAYCE BECKHAM’S DEBUT ALBUM, BAD FOR ME, AVAILABLE NOW

April 7, 2024

Scoring his career-first #1 on country radio this week with PLATINUM hit single “23,” the 2024 CMT Music Awards nominee and Billboard’s April Rookie of the Month Chayce Beckham today releases his highly anticipated debut album, Bad For Me via 19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records/BMG. Listen HERE. Featuring the iTunes All Genre #1 song, “23,” that streams over 7.7 MILLION per week with over 406 MILLION total global on-demand streams and more than 10 MILLION YouTube views, the project puts Beckham’s wild card under a microscope as his soul-searching songwriting takes centerstage.

“Bad For Me is a collection of some of my favorite songs I’ve had the chance to be a part of,” says Beckham. “This album doesn’t just tell any story, it tells mine, and it’s all honest and true to my life in every way possible. I poured my heart and soul into this project, and I hope you enjoy it from beginning to end as much as I do.”

Carefully crafting a series of deeply personal stories, his true-to-Beckham mix of dusky Western sonics and smoldering rock energy come to the forefront, as fiddle, steel and loping rhythms stand beside a rebellious, untamed spirit and his rustic vocal.

Continuing to open his soul like most would never dare, Bad For Me’s themes like vice indulgence, guilt and romantic remorse are in plain view, joined by the inner struggle of a man wishing he was more. Battling the bottomless pit of wondering how things got the way they are, this album also shows an appreciation for life itself, and a promise to keep up the fight.

Produced by Bart Butler (Jon Pardi, Midland, Warren Zeiders), apart from “23” (Ross Copperman), the former fork-lift driver wrote nine of the 13 tracks (three solo), delivering standouts like the hell-raising but heaven bound lead track “Devil I’ve Been,” the evocative “Everything I Need,” the reflective “If I Had A Week,” as well as the eye-catching-titled earworms “Addicted And Clean” and “Smokin' Weed and Drinkin' Whiskey.”

While the three solo-writes, he wrote before he even won American Idol, including his career-first #1 single “23,” the poignant fan-favorite “Mama” that he actually performed on the show and the propulsive barroom rocker “Drink You Off My Mind.” Catapulting himself alongside superstars Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson, as the fourth winner of American Idol to hit the Billboard Country Airplay Top 10, prior to “23,” the last Country Airplay #1 solely written by the soloist who also recorded it was Taylor Swift’s “Ours” in 2012.

With dusky shades of heroes like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, the album reinforces Next Big Thing and Artist to Watch predictions from CMT, Amazon Music, MusicRow and more.

Currently headlining his own “Bad For Me” Tour, Beckham will join Luke Bryan on his “Mind Of A Country Boy” Tour this summer and Parker McCollum on his “Burn It Down” Tour this fall. For tickets and all touring updates, visit www.ChayceBeckham.com.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

4/5 - Pocola, OK - Choctaw Casino

4/6 - Manhattan, KS - The Hat

4/11 - Ft Worth, TX -Tannahill's Tavern and Music Hall

4/12 - Grant, OK - Choctaw Casino

4/13 - Stillwater, OK - Tumbleweed Dance Hall

4/17 - Calgary, AB - Scotiabank Saddledome*

4/18 - Edmonton, AB - Rogers Place*

4/19 - Vancouver, BC - Coastal City Country Fest

4/24 - Saskatoon, SK - SaskTel Centre*

4/25 - Winnipeg, MB - Canada Life Centre*

5/2 - Columbus, OH - The Bluestone

5/3 - Warrendale, PA - Jergels

5/4 - Winchester, VA - Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival (Discovery Museum)

5/9 - Schenectady, NY - Frog Alley

5/10 - Binghamton, NY - Touch of Texas

5/11 - Jordan,NY - Kegs Canalside

5/16 - Asheville, NC - Salvage Station

5/17 - Barco, NC - Morris Farm

5/18 - Charlotte, NC - Coyote Joe's

5/23 - Bishop, CA - Mule Days

5/24 - Apple Valley, CA - HillTop Tavern and Inn

6/6 - Fargo, ND - Happy Harry's Ribfest @ Fargo Dome

6/9 - Greenwood Village, CO - Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre/KYGO

6/14 - Orange Beach, AL - The Wharf Amphitheater*

6/15 - Orange Beach, Al - The Wharf Amphitheater*

6/18 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere

6/21 - Buffalo, NY - Taste of Country (Sahlen Field)

6/27 - Cadott, WI - Country Fest 2024

6/29 - Brainerd, MN - Lakes Jam

7/12 - Rhinelander, WI - Hodag Country Festival

7/18 - Ankeny, IA - The District at Prairie Trail

7/19 - New Berlin, IL - Danenberger Family Vineyards

8/9 - Oro Station, Ontario - Boots and Hearts

8/15 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center*

8/16 - Montréal, Québec - Parc Jean-Drapeau/ Lasso Fest

8/17 - Atlanta, GA - Truist Park*

8/22 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center*

8/24 - Des Moines, IA - Wells Fargo Arena*

8/25 - Chicago, IL - Wrigley Field*

9/13 - Cleveland, OH - Blossom Music Center^

9/14 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center^

9/19 - Portsmouth, VA - Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion^

9/20 - Simpsonville, SC - CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park^

9/21 - Orlando, FL - Addition Financial Arena^

9/27 - Evansville, IN - Ford Center^

9/28 - Springfield, MO - Great Southern Bank Arena^

10/10 - Washington, DC - Theater at MGM National Harbor^

10/11 - Boston, MA - MGM Music Hall at Fenway^

10/12 - Philadelphia, PA - Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^

10/20 - Sacramento, CA - Discovery Park

10/24 - Anaheim, CA - Honda Center^

10/25 - San Diego, CA - Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theater^

10/26 - Stateline, NV - Tahoe Blue Event Center^

* with Luke Bryan

^ with Parker McCollum

About Chayce Beckham:

Three years after becoming the only artist to win American Idol singing his own songs, 19 Recordings/Wheelhouse Records/BMG country artist Chayce Beckham is living proof of his belief that “You can’t tell someone how to write a song.” Currently nominated at this year’s CMT Music Awards for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year for his #1, PLATINUM hit single “23,” the fiery singer-songwriter laid out a course only he could follow, and today remains even more dedicated to his unique creative compass. A California native schooled on tough times and a mix of country, rock, hip hop and beyond, Beckham started a habit of heart-on-his-sleeve songwriting after some hard times when he felt he had nothing left – and when combined with his warm vocal rasp on “23,” that drive helped him charm the nation on Idol's 19th season in 2021. With more than 406 million streams and counting, the bluesy and brutally honest anthem debuted at #1 on both iTunes’ Country and All Genre singles charts, and now leads Beckham’s first album, Bad for Me – available now – as the emerging star finds his stride. Co-writing nine of 13 songs (three solo), the project shows Beckham opening his soul like most would never dare and embracing a timeless country-rock sound defined by fiddles, steel guitar, and plenty of against-the-grain attitude. With dusky shades of heroes like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, the set aims to reinforce next-big-thing predictions from CMT, Amazon Music, MusicRow and more, while Beckham hits the road with Luke Bryan this summer, Parker McCollum this fall and his own headlining 2024 “Bad for Me” Tour.

KEEP UP WITH CHAYCE BECKHAM

JOHN MORGAN & JASON ALDEAN RELEASE “FRIENDS LIKE THAT” AVAILABLE NOW

April 7, 2024

Releasing a ramped up, new version of his fan-favorite “Friends Like That,” impacting radio on Monday, April 22, multi #1 hit songwriter John Morgan enlists his buddy and mentor country superstar Jason Aldean for some vice-induced good times post breakup. Making us wish we all had friends like that, having toured with Aldean, Riley Green, ERNEST and Jameson Rodgers, John just made his Grand Ole Opry debut, as this barn burner raised its hand. Racking up over 28 MILLION on-demand streams, the rowdy party-starter was originally featured on his recently released debut EP Remember Us? Listen to the new song below and explore the EP HERE.

“To have Jason Aldean as a mentor over the past few years, he went from being someone I was a fan of to someone I call a friend, so it’s extra special to have him on one of my songs,” says John. “Having a song on the radio is what you always dream about when you pursue this career. I grew up on country radio and to know that another kid might grow up with me on the radio and want to pursue a music career too is a really cool thought.”

“I’ve been in town here in Nashville for 25 years, and John Morgan is one of the most talented guys I’ve ever come across in all aspects - as a singer, as a songwriter and as a performer,” says Aldean. “It’s a really cool thing for me as an artist to sign another artist, so jumping on this song that’s also jumpstarting his career along with going to radio, I’m excited for what’s to come from John Morgan and glad he’s one of ours and on our team.”

Praised by People as “a solo artist intriguing enough to watch,” the BBR Music Group/Broken Bow Records/Night Train Records artist co-wrote the song with Brent Anderson, Will Bundy and Lydia Vaughan. Produced by Aldean with his long-time bandmates, prolific #1 songwriters Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy, “Friends Like That” is “a live concert favorite whose banjo and steel underpinnings still allow room for a hard-rocking core” (Tennessean).

The new rendition of “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean)” follows John’s debut EP, Remember Us? The six-song project mixes John’s signature “sad-boy country” heartbreakers with lively up-tempo barn burners, effortlessly flowing between romantic relatability and nostalgia to crank-it-to-ten singalongs. “Oozing with validity, Morgan's subtle twang is undeniably fresh and is a swift and welcomed return to the traditional sounds…that fans also crave” (All Country News), “standing apart from the rest of the Country crowd, as he brings a more traditional Country flair to the Pop-Country sounds of today’s genre” (Songwriter Universe).

Having written a multitude of songs for not only Aldean but Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett and more, John is readying even more new music, while hitting the road for renowned country music festivals this summer such as Nashville’s CMA Fest and Panama City Beach’s Gulf Coast Jam.

About John Morgan:

With a style that’s defined by melodic grit and a craftsman’s approach to songwriting, John Morgan brings a blue-collar toughness to country that’s pulled straight from the only life he knows. Hailing from a tiny town called Sylva, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, John grew up immersed in bluegrass tradition and even toured the festival circuit each summer in a family band, before diving into songwriting, inspired by six-string legends from Tony Rice to John Mayer. More than a year after selling everything he had to follow his dream, an only-in-Nashville story involving Uber drivers and impressive demos led to a writing session with Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy — two incredible songwriters and longtime bandmates of Country superstar Jason Aldean. That session led to the superstar cutting numerous songs written by John, including #1 hit singles “Trouble With A Heartbreak” and the GRAMMY® nominated, ACM Single of the Year “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood. Signed to Aldean’s Night Train Records, his imprint with BBR Music Group, the sought-after, naturally gifted songwriter who has written for Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett and more and toured with Aldean, ERNEST, Riley Green and Jameson Rodgers - now continues to cross off bucket-list items. Having made his Grand Ole Opry debut, released an anthemic debut EP Remember Us?, John’s barn-burner, fan-favorite track “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean)” is available now and impacts radio on April 22.

About Jason Aldean:

KEEP UP WITH JASON ALDEAN

Little Miss Nasty Unleash Debut Album 'Weapon Of Choice' + Drop New Music Video "Buried In Sin"

April 7, 2024

The iconic innovators and game-changing pioneers of rock and metal burlesque Little Miss Nasty have today released their debut album 'Weapon Of Choice' along with the official music video for the single “Buried In Sin”. The stunning visual accompaniment is a sensual, charged-up celebration of the divine, dark feminine as well as an intensely powerful protest against those attempting to dismantle women’s rights and censor freedom of expression. When asked about the inspiration behind the album and music video, Little Miss Nasty’s iconoclastic leader Gina Katon commented:

"We aim to embody the complete essence of the divine dark feminine through art. Expressing female power and energy has been historically looked down upon by so much of society. As women, we’ve been made to feel small, told to be polite, and shamed if we have loud voices. Made to feel essentially unworthy. Women have been put in the shadows and silenced in so many ways throughout history and it continues all over the world today. Sure, politicians and social media companies can try to censor us, but we know that our art transcends all of that stuff. When we showcase our fearlessness on stage and on this album we empower not only women but all people. Little Miss Nasty is made up of strong, powerful, and unapologetic women and we have no qualms about celebrating our sexuality."

Little Miss Nasty fans also have the chance to see them heat up the stage on the Weapon Of Choice Tour 2024 alongside Whitney Peyton. Tickets are available at the link here, and click here for VIP package information. Stream 'Weapon Of Choice'here, watch the music video for “Buried In Sin" below, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more Little Miss Nasty news coming soon.

WEAPON OF CHOICE TOUR 2024

APR 23 - FRESNO @ FULTON 55

APR 25 - PORTLAND @ DANTES

APR 26 - SEATTLE @ EL CORAZON

APR 27 - BELLINGHAM @ WILD BUFFALO

APR 28 - POST FALLS @ CRUISERS

APR 30 - GRAND JUNCTION @ MESA THEATER

MAY 1 - DENVER @ SCHOOL OF NASTY

MAY 2 - DENVER @ HERMAN’S HIDEAWAY

MAY 3 - CO SPRINGS @ SUNSHINE STUDIOS LIVE

MAY 4 - WICHITA @ WAVE

MAY 5 - LINCOLN @ BOURBON THEATRE

MAY 7 - CHICAGO @ WC SOCIAL CLUB

MAY 8 - DETROIT @ MAGIC STICK

MAY 9 - PITTSBURGH @ CRAFTHOUSE

MAY 10 - MECHANICSBURG @ LOVEDRAFTS

MAY 11 - ROCHESTER @ MONTAGE

MAY 12 - CLEVELAND @ FOUNDRY

MAY 14 - KANSAS CITY @ VIVO LIVE

MAY 15 - TULSA @ THE VANGUARD

MAY 16 - DALLAS @ TREES

MAY 17 - AUSTIN @ COME AND TAKE IT

MAY 18 - HOUSTON @ SCOUT BAR

MAY 19 - SAN ANGELO @ THE DEADHORSE

MAY 21 - PHOENIX @ THE REBEL LOUNGE

MAY 23 - SALT LAKE CITY @ METRO MUSIC HALL

MAY 24 - LAS VEGAS @ AREA 15

MAY 25 - LOS ANGELES @ THE BOURBON ROOM

MAY 26 - SAN FRANCISCO @ JOLENE’S

Little Miss Nasty are the seductive global icons of dark performance art and rebellious, rock and metal burlesque. The LMNshow is a sensually charged experience full of empowerment, eroticism, and otherworldliness. A decadent and electrifying spectacle of dancers, performers, and visuals. Pure sensory overload set to artfully curated music encompassing rock, metal, EDM, and dark hip hop. Little Miss Nasty are the world-famous innovators and iconic pioneers of this genre.

Little Miss Nasty brings forth a professionally choreographed Las Vegas production show featuring some of the entertainment industry’s most talented and beautiful female dancers, aerialists, vocalists, and contortionists. The show is full of over-the-top visuals and blazingly cool music from Korn, Nine Inch Nails, Apashe, Rage Against The Machine, Slipknot, Chelsea Wolfe, IC3PEAK, Rob Zombie, and others along with surprises that leave jaws on the floor and memories fired up.

With the release of Little Miss Nasty’s debut album 'Weapon Of Choice', LMN has firmly established itself as a legitimate recording artist with highly produced, impactful songs that do not shy away from the notion of female empowerment. Little Miss Nasty are indeed the purveyors of “Sex, Art and Rebellion.”

Little Miss Nasty delivers an overwhelmingly powerful experience that inspires and defies genre because Little Miss Nasty IS the genre. You have permission to be your Nasty, authentic self!

What started as an underground, must-see show at LA’s historic Viper Room in 2012 has since developed into a globally recognized lifestyle brand. In 2023 Little Miss Nasty is simply dominating with current ongoing sold-out residencies in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and San Francisco, as well as monthly sold-out residencies in Las Vegas at AREA 15 and in New York City at Paradise Club in the Edition Hotel. Little Miss Nasty is a traveling force to behold as it tours North America regularly.

In fact, Little Miss Nasty has performed in front of well over a million people and counting. Little Miss Nasty has toured alongside artists such as In This Moment, Motionless In White, Starset, New Years Day, Gina And The Eastern Block, DED, Orgy, Genitorturers, Lords Of Acid, and others, as well as having headlined 8 of their own North American tours. Not only that, but the extensive dance resume of the individual members makes Little Miss Nasty a force to reckon with. They have been the main backup dancers for the likes of Nicki Minaj, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, J.Lo, Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Pitbull, Katy Perry, Usher, Ariana Grande, Ne-Yo, P. Diddy, Tiësto, Gwen Stefani, Empire Of The Sun, Backstreet Boys, Ciara, Chris Brown, French Montana, Big Sean, and Nick Jonas. The members have also performed on countless MTV VMAs, The Grammys, and have been featured in The Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Show as well as during Justin Timberlake’s Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show. Little Miss Nasty was hand-picked by Lady Gaga to perform as the sole entertainment for the “American Horror Story: Hotel” cast premiere party, and was also Rob Zombie’s choice of performers for a livestream broadcast of his record release party.

OCEANHOARSE Unleashes "Killer & the Queen" Music Video and Reveals New Band Line-Up!

April 7, 2024

After a brief hiatus, Finnish heavy metal band OCEANHOARSE has returned, more powerful than ever, unveiling a fresh music video and a renewed band lineup! With a surge of new energy, a redefined sound, and a fresh perspective, the Heavy Metal quartet is excited to reveal the musical concoction they've been brewing in secrecy over the past year. Today marks the debut of their new single "Killer & the Queen" and the official introduction of bassist Silver Ots.

Watch the video for "Killer & the Queen" below.

“There was a lot of inner turmoil within the band around the release of our previous album 'Heads Will Roll', which escalated with the exit of bassist Jyri Helko”, guitarist Ben Varon explains. “I was also running pretty low motivation-wise, and needed a few months to take a breather and find the excitement for the music again. But it was soon clear to me, Joonas (Kosonen, vocals) and Oce (Oskari Niemi, drums) that we wanted to continue the band and still make music together. And I knew just the right guy to call for bass duties.”

Enter Silver Ots, Ben's old partner in crime from his previous band Amoral.

“Silver and me go way back, I believe we were 15 when we formed Amoral. I have always regarded him as one of the best riff composers in metal, so I knew the value that he would bring to the band with his songwriting in addition to his ridiculously tight bass playing. And the proof is in the pudding, all you need to do is to listen to 'Killer & The Queen', for which Silver composed the music for!”, Ben continues.

“I met the guys at a crossroads”, says Silver Ots. “After the band going full speed for so long there was a wind of change in the air. We decided to take the time, reflect back and look ahead, find a mutual vibe and see what we can come up with together. What you hear now is one of the pieces of new music we've been cooking up this past year.”

“'Killer & the Queen' showcases the more groovy side of the 'Hoarse”, says vocalist Joonas Kosonen. “Lyrically, the song is about those enemies very close to you. So close you can’t even see them coming. We’re super proud of this one, and we feel reborn after going through hellfire. A bit of dissonance sure makes art come alive!”, Joonas summarizes.

"Killer & The Queen" was mixed and mastered by Lauri Hämäläinen, who also co-produced and recorded the vocals. For the video, OCEANHOARSE returned to Guilty Visuals and Pete Inkinen, who they had worked with previously on the video for “Pryopen”. The cover artwork for the single was drawn by Samuli “Skrymer” Ponsimaa.

Oceanhoarse are:
Ben Varon - Guitar
Silver Ots - Bass
Oskari Niemi - Drums
Joonas Kosonen - Vocals

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KORPIKLAANI | release video for title track of new album 'Rankarumpu' which is out NOW

April 7, 2024

Today, Finnish folk metal superstars KORPIKLAANI, the cultural ambassadors for Finland, are celebrating the release of their new studio album, Rankarumpu. This marks the 12th full-length entry in their impressive discography. Alongside, a video for the album's title track has been unveiled today and can be watched below! Meanwhile, KORPIKLAANI are getting ready to embark on an extensive North American tour which will kick off next week. Scroll to the bottom for all dates!

KORPIKLAANI's twelfth studio album is once again classic folk metal, fast, energetic and dynamic, showing once again they are leaders in this genre. One of the most wonderful features of Rankarumpu is related to the folk instruments. Although KORPIKLAANI has done one or maybe even a couple of unforgettable things in the realm of folk metal, this time new permanent member Olli Vänskä's (ex Turisas) violin and Sami Perttula's accordion may surprise even die-hard fans. Rankarumpu was again produced by Janne Saksa and recorded at his Sound Supreme Studio and Korpiklaani’s HQ, Miehola Studios.

Singer Jonne commented:
"Rankarumpu is our fastest album, which was easy and fun to make. However, in contrast to the fun, the war theme rears its head here and there on the album because the world situation is so completely absurd and twisted at the moment. Violinist Olli Vänskä joined this album as a new member, while Tuomas Rounakari focused on his solo production. Olli was Tuomas’s deputy many times over the years when he was busy, so he was the only right choice as a member. He participated in the arrangements but also composed for this album. The song and video for Rankarumpu perfectly sums up what this band represents at its best, which is having fun together with our audience. This will even make the purists get dancing!"

PURCHASE / STREAM THE NEW ALBUM RANKARUMPU:
https://korpiklaani.bfan.link/rankarumpu

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'RANKARUMPU' BELOW.

KORPIKLAANI have massive touring plans for 2024. Following on from their recent extensive UK tour with Alestorm and Heidevolk, they'll set sail for a a North American tour with Visions Of Atlantis and Illumishade (feat. members of Eluveitie) in April and May, and after that several big European Summer festivals await, as well as a European tour towards the end of the year. Scroll down for all confirmed dates.

KORPIKLAANI LIVE IN 2024
RANKARUMPU NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2024
w/ Visions Of Atlantis & Illumishade

08.04.   US   Reading - Reverb
09.04.   US   New York City - Gramercy Theatre
10.04.   US   Boston - Brighton Music Hall
11.04.   CA Montreal - La Tulipe
12.04.   CA Ottawa - Brass Monkey
13.04.   CA Toronto - Phoenix Concert Theatre
14.04.   US   Pontiac - The Crofoot
15.04.   US   Milwaukee - Turner Hall
17.04.   US   Minneapolis - Vivarium
18.04.   CA Winnipeg - Park Theatre
19.04.   CA Regina - The Exchange
20.04.   CA Edmonton - Starlite Room
21.04.   CA Calgary - Dickens
23.04.   CA Vancouver - Rickshaw Theatre
24.04.   US   Seattle - El Corazon
25.04.   US   Portland - BossaNova Ballroom
26.04.   US   San Francisco - DNA Lounge
27.04.   US   Los Angeles - 1720
28.04.   US   San Diego - Brick By Brick
29.04.   US   Phoenix - The Nile
01.05.   US   Denver - Gothic Theatre
02.05.   US   Lincoln - The Bourbon Theater
03.05.   US   Joliet - The Forge
04.05.   US   Pittsburgh - Mr Smalls Theatre
05.05.   US   Baltimore - Baltimore Soundstage

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