Post Profit Share "Two Toxic" Video — WATCH // Band Touring Through Fall

Last year, POST PROFIT — Matt Jackson [vocals, guitar], Nick Hawner [guitar +vocals], Zach Hicks [drums + vocals], and Charles Horin [bass + vocals] — released their six-song EP, Self Defeater.

And thus, the buzz on the band began.

Today, Post Profit have shared the official video for the single "Two Toxic."

Watch it below. 

The video was directed by David Brodsky of MyGoodEye. It was shot at the historic Lynnewood Hall, a 110-room Gilded Age mansion in the Philadelphia suburb of Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, which originally opened all the way back in 1899. Learn more about this majestic location here.

"With this video, we wanted to do something we've never done before," the band states. "Lynnewood Hall's aesthetic felt like we were able to really depict the song to its truest form. Thanks to the amazing team of Dave Brodsky and Allie Woest at MyGoodEye for securing this incredible shoot location and making it all happen.  We are very excited with how it came out and we hope you all feel the same."

Post Profit will be touring this summer, embarking on a run with Nothing More, Set It Off, and From Ashes to New in late August and which runs through September. All current and confirmed dates are below.

"We can't express how excited we are being brought back out with our friends in Nothing More," Post Profit shares. "We'll be playing a bunch of songs off our Self Defeater EP, including 'Two Toxic.' These should be great shows so make sure to come show your faces.  We can't wait!"

POST PROFIT ON TOUR:
WITH LEVELS:
7/12 — San Antonio, TX —  Paper Tiger
7/13 — Fort Worth, TX —  Haltom Theater
7/14 — Houston, TX —  White Oak Music Hall

WITH NOTHING MORE, SET IT OFF, + FROM ASHES TO NEW:
8/31 — Columbia, MO —  The Blue Note *
9/3 — Little Rock, AR —  The Music Hall
9/5 — San Antonio, TX —  Tech Port
9/6 — Houston, TX —  Bayou Music Center
9/7 — Dallas, TX —  Southside Ballroom
9/9  — Atlanta, GA —  Tabernacle
9/10 — Nashville, TN —  Marathon Music Works
9/13 — Myrtle Beach, SC —  House of Blues
9/14 — Orlando, FL —  House of Blues
9/15 — Tampa, FL —  Jannus Landing
9/17 — Asheville, NC —  The Orange Peel
9/19 — Silver Spring, MD —  The Fillmore
9/20 — Richmond, VA —  Credit Union Amp
9/23 — Buffalo, NY —  Riverworks
9/24 — Cleveland, OH —  Agora
*Direct support to Nothing More

ABOUT POST PROFIT:
Some would say Post Profit have been waiting for this moment since the cradle, with each member being introduced to musical instruments between the ages of 2 to 6. 

Zach and Matt forged a friendship as toddlers ever since their moms became best friends from church in Longview, TX. Nick would later learn of Matt's vocal prowess through the high school intercom. "Matt's father was the high school principal," explains Nick. "And he'd have Matt on there in the mornings singing about refraining from drugs and alcohol and striving for good school attendance." 

Over the next few years, the trio would really get to know each other from attending and performing at local shows. Nick and Zach especially hit it off and quickly became inseparable, spending much of their time listening to music, eager to put their own band together. Meanwhile, Matt was sinking his teeth into a Dallas based metalcore band called Far From Earth.
 
During early 2017, Matt started hosting open jams every Sunday at a smoky East Texas dive bar and one night asked Zach to join on drums. Zach dragged his new friend Nick along on guitar and the trio quickly formed a strong musical bond. They would soon start slipping originals into their covers sets and after months of unrelenting practices and bar jams they booked their first show at a Halloween party in Tyler, TX.
 
With the experience of countless gigs across the South, Post Profit soon gained a reputation for their commanding and impactful live performance, including powerful 2021 and 2022 performances at Welcome To Rockville in Daytona, FL. Rallying around influences such as Deftones, Incubus, Failure, and Quicksand, the band refined their original songs and sound into what would become their 2022 debut self-produced album When You Think It's Right It's Always Wrong. The release garnered over a million cumulative streams independently, and the success of their single "Smother" grabbed the attention of SharpTone Records, eventually landing them a deal.

When it was time to hit the road in support of their 2024 Self Defeater EP, the guys turned to Los Angeles native Charles Horin to round out the lineup on bass. "Charles was previously in a band called Analog Party," explains Nick. "And they had very heavy influences from Failure, one of our favorite bands, so we knew right away he would be a great fit musically."
 
With the release of Self Defeater, Post Profit have you right where they want you, existing in a constant state of evolution while ushering hard rock forward with them. Masterfully crafted to leave the listener wanting more, this is Post Profit letting the world know who they are.

Dela Kay's EP, Falling Into Place, Explores Mental Health & Triumph Over Trauma Celebrating Resilience and Newfound Artistic Freedom

Alt-Pop artist, Dela Kay, has unveiled her highly anticipated EP, Falling Into Place, today. Co-written by Dela Kay, Nick Cozine, and Stefano Pigliapoco, this EP marks a pivotal moment in her career,

embodying her personal journey of self-rediscovery and artistic evolution after a challenging hiatus.

Falling Into Place is a profound reflection of Dela Kay’s transformative years, where she faced and overcame significant adversity, including a traumatic brain injury and a sexual assault shortly thereafter. These experiences led to a decline in her mental and physical health, leaving her struggling to regain her balance. However, after a period of healing and reconnecting with her musical roots, she emerged stronger, ready to share her story through her new music.

In collaboration with co-producer and co-writer Ryan Dulude, and main producer Stefano Pigliapoco, Dela Kay found herself in a creative space where everything seemed to "fall into place." This creative synergy is evident throughout the EP, particularly in the title track, which was penned during her first session with Stefano and Nick Cozine. The song poignantly addresses themes of anxiety, depression, and trauma, offering a beacon of hope to listeners who may be facing similar struggles.

"Creating this EP was a deeply personal journey for me. After everything I went through, from my brain injury to the assault, my mental health was in a fragile state. It was especially meaningful being able to collaborate with such supportive friends and create music that allowed me to find my way back,” said Dela Kay. "The title track is a message to my fans that things do get better, even when they seem hopeless."

Dela Kay's music has always been characterized by its authenticity, vulnerability, and high energy. With Falling Into Place, she delves even deeper, sharing her true self and crafting music that resonates with her and her audience on a profound level. The EP is not just a collection of songs but a testament to her resilience and a celebration of newfound artistic freedom. "I hope this EP reaches those who need it the most," Dela Kay continued. "Every time I listen to it, I’m reminded of my own journey and how important it is to keep moving forward. This is just the beginning of my new sound, and I’m excited for my fans to hear what’s coming next."

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Dela Kay, who hails from the vibrant music scene of Nashville, TN, draws inspiration from artists such as The Maine, Maggie Lindemann, Paramore, and Avril Lavigne. Falling Into Place follows the success of her pre-release singles, “Saving Face,” “Nasty,” "IDWTAY" and "Let You Down," which have amassed over 210K streams and secured a spot on Shazam's Best New Music Apple Playlist. Dela Kay, who identifies as a songwriter first and foremost, believes that this phase of her career is her most authentic to date. With a commitment to releasing a series of singles throughout the rest of this year, she is determined to leave a lasting impression and make her mark on the music industry with her unique voice and perspective.

In 2014, her electro-pop style began to emerge through a collaboration with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and producer, Femke Weidema; which eventually led to her first electro-pop/European-infused single release, “9 out of 10,” as Dela Kay in 2016. Named by Earmilk as an artist who was gifted “with a rich, distinctive vocal style” for her 2018 release of “Make You Mine,” Dela Kay went on to continue releasing singles and garnering hundreds of thousands of streams. In 2019 Dela Kay released “All My Love” through Sony Music, which ended up charting 49 on the top 150 global artist charts for Digital Radio Tracker as well as in the top ten for the Top Independent Charts. The release of “Think About You” shortly followed, which ended up becoming Dela’s highest-streamed song to date with almost 800k streams and counting. After a brief hiatus, Dela Kay marked her return by debuting a new, more alternative sound in 2021 with the release of “The Worst Part,” via Wonderland Magazine.

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Colin Stough Drops Hard-Hitting Lookin’ For Home EP

Pairing burning passion and coming-of-age struggle with the raw strength of a supercharged vocal and stinging lyrical honesty, 19 Recordings/BMG Nashville artist Colin Stough stands tall where Country and modern Southern Rock collide in his brand-new Lookin’ For Home EP. Available across all streaming platforms and digital retailers, listen to Stough’s Lookin’ For Home EP here.

“This EP is really special to me. I connect with every song on this project, and I’m so grateful for the writers who came together and helped me make this body of work what it is. It’s a pretty good reflection of me and my different personalities too,” shares Stough. “‘Boat Somewhere’ is me on a lazy – ‘I don’t want to have a care in the world’ – kind of day. That’s just a fun one, while ‘Sober’ and ‘Amen’ are those darker records where there’s a bit more of my struggles with right and wrong, pain, loneliness, and heartbreak out on display. ‘Makes Two of Us’ and ‘Outside Lookin’ In’ are the relationship songs, and relationships are usually where I find myself struggling with my demons the most – and then there’s ‘Lookin’ For Home.’ I’ve felt out of place most of my life, like I can’t figure out where I’m meant to settle or even if I’m meant to settle down somewhere someday. So, I guess in the meantime, I’ll just keep wandering about and writing songs about the journey.”

Presenting a full-spectrum view of a free spirit on the run for something more, the Lookin’ For Home EP reveals Stough as a vulnerable storyteller who’s fearlessly exploring the push and pull between small-town comfort and the drive to leave his mark on the world. Co-penned with hit-makers like Rivers Rutherford, Jacob Durrett, Chase Matthew, and more, highlights include previously released songs like the craving “Makes Two of Us” and tormented “Sober” – plus the road-weary “Amen,” a foreboding ballad sung from the end of an emotional rope. Narrated by a broken soul pining for the simple days of the past – and praying for escape from the demons at his door – “Amen” matches Stough’s warm growl with a softer side, as it chases down a dreamer who’s ready to leave the fast life behind. A chilling rocker with a dynamic Southern rasp, the pure grit track helps bring Stough’s mix of dark and light themes into sharper focus. All about the contrast between living hard and living well with lyrics by Stough, Jacob Durrett (also the producer), and Jordan Dozzi, listen to “Amen” here.

Arriving as Stough continues to carve out his place in the genre, the Lookin’ For Home EP follows his debut EP Promiseland, which helped introduce the American Idol Season 21 finalist as a serious contender in Nashville and beyond.

After a head turning appearance at CMA Fest 2024 last month, Stough will spend the rest of the year on the road with a series of coast-to-coast fair and music festival dates, plus select shows with Austin Williams, Chase Matthew, Midland, and The Lacs. Find a full list of dates here.  

ABOUT COLIN STOUGH:

While Country Rock phenom and Gattman, Mississippi, native Colin Stough is only knocking on the door to his twenties, he has traversed a long journey in a few short years – starting with his debut EP Promiseland and following up with new EP Lookin’ For Home. After learning to play guitar at 8 years old, Stough first pursued his artistic dreams at 10, boldly trading childhood possessions for his first guitar at a local pawn shop – an instrument he still plays to this day. After graduating high school, the naturally gifted singer and self-taught songwriter began working full-time as an HVAC technician, before his mother convinced him to audition for American Idol. Impressing judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie, Stough stunned viewers and soon built a thriving fan base, finishing third on Season 21 of the show in 2023. He spent the ensuing months writing and recording original music, while also touring nationwide to put his blowtorch vocal and guitar-slinging edge on full display. After signing with 19 Recordings/BMG Nashville, his distinctive mix of Southern Rock distortion and pure-Country style has helped Stough’s music rack up more than 19.8 MILLION global on-demand streams. Stough has headlined across the country and opened for established artists like Chase Matthew, Kidd G, and Drake White.

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SINGER + GUITARIST TIM MONTANA RELEASES NEW ALBUM SAVAGE TODAY, JULY 12

“Tim Montana is making a case for being 2024’s breakout rock act” (Loudwire)as the singer/guitarist/songwriter drops his debut rock album Savage, today. Get it here.

"I've finally found my creative freedom after a decade-plus in Nashville, feeling like an alien on a strange planet," Montana offers about the record. "I've been told I was too loud, too vulgar, and my appearance was scary for as long as I can remember on Music Row. Now, I can own all of these things with confidence and write the music I've always wanted to write." 

He continues, "Savage was produced by one of my best friends, Micah Wilshire, and we came loaded for bear and ready to release one on the rock scene. These 11 songs go hard into my life thus far and are unapologetically me. Written and recorded between an 1800s cabin in Wise River, Montana and a converted tuff shed in Nashville, Tennessee, I was right in my element. This is the beginning of my future and the world better be ready because here comes the f***in' trailerhood."

The record has received press accolades from Knotfest, Metal Injection, Loudwire, and more.

“Montana harnessed a heavier rock sound… that's long been a part of his musical DNA.” (ABC Audio)

“He is bringing the hard rock influence of his childhood, the experiences of Los Angeles and the storytelling chops he built up in Nashville all together for a new rock album.” (Loudwire)

“Offering testament to his rock music lineage, the album combines Montana's keen songwriting ability with the kind of grit and conviction that has been his signature since day one.” (Knotfest)

Today, he shares the new focus track “Get You Some.” 

"My wife would argue that I've never bought my four kids a five-star dinner; so, I'll call those lines foreshadowing," Montana laughs. "'Get You Some' is the heaviest song off the record and one helluva banger. It's a shout out to all the lost kids from the lost towns and marching orders to chase their dreams and keep clawing to the top!"

Montana cranks the knobs to 11 on "Get You Some," a certified hard-rock banger. It's the heaviest and most aggressive track on his debut rock album Savage. Thanks to the gnarly riffage, breakneck pace and Montana's ferocious howl that sounds like it crawled from the bowels of hell, "Get You Some" will find its way onto your gym playlist because it gets the red out! Throw the horns up, bang your head, start a mosh pit and "Get You Some." 

On Savage, Montana gets in touch with his undeniable rock 'n' roll roots. Armed with grit, guitars, and a hunger for glory, Montana has been endorsed by Dave Grohl and ZZ Top's Billy F Gibbons, booked by David Letterman, and had his anthems used by the MLB and NHL. His moody, crackling, '90s-influenced riffs and whiskey-soaked vocals reel fans in while his storytelling keeps them. Savage is a custom and combustible cocktail, served in a dirty, cracked glass that proves why Montana earned iHeartRadio's "On The Verge" accolade. 

Giving fans a preview of the project with a series of releases, the road to Savage kickstarted with “Devil You Know,” a track that Loudwire called “One of the 30 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2023” and “a flawless track, both musically and lyrically.” The single would climb into the Top 5 at Rock Radio and solidify his place in the genre.  It was followed by the breakout title track and most recently he leaked the final preview with “Die Today”, “a gritty and grungy anthem that pays tribute to the special forc

Tim Montana is touring heavily this year. He will support  Bush, Jerry Cantrell, and Candlebox this summer and has appearances booked at major festivals. He will support Seether and Skillet on their U.S. tour this fall, and has also been confirmed as direct support to Myles Kennedy on his upcoming Winter 2025 tour. So, Tim Montana will continue to rock on through next year and beyond!

All dates are below.

TIM MONTANA ON TOUR:

SUMMER 2024:
SUPPORTING BUSH, JERRY CANTRELL, + CANDLEBOX:
7/26 — Bend, OR — Hayden Homes Amphitheater
7/27 — Spokane, WA — Northern Quest Pavilion Amp
7/31 — Salt Lake City, UT — USANA Amp
8/1 — Greenwood Village, CO — Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre
8/3 — La Crosse, WI — Copeland Park
8/4 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater At White River State Park
8/6 — Cedar Rapids, IA — McGrath Amphitheatre
8/7 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion At Northerly Island
8/9 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium
8/10 — Maryland Heights, MO — Saint Louis Music Park
8/13 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion At Nautica
8/14 — Cincinnati, OH — Riverbend Music Center

FALL 2024:
SUPPORTING SEETHER + SKILLET:
9/17 — Asheville, NC — ExploreAsheville.com Arena
9/19 — Baltimore, MD — Pier Six Pavilion
9/20 — Boston, MA — Roadrunner
9/21 — Bethlehem, PA — Wind Creek Event Center
9/23 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outdoors
9/24 — Chicago, IL — Radius
9/27 — Huntington, WV — Marshall Health Network Arena
10/2 — Kansas City, MO — The Midland Theatre
10/3 — St. Louis, MO — Saint Louis Music Park
10/5 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall Lawn
10/6 — Dallas, TX — Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie
10/11 — Mesa, AZ — Mesa Amphitheatre
10/15 — Denver, CO — The Mission Ballroom
10/19 — Des Moines, IA — Vibrant Music Hall
10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory

WINTER 2025:
DIRECT SUPPORT TO MYLES KENNEDY:
1/17 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
1/18 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
1/21 — Flint, MI — The Machine Shop
1/22 — Toronto, ON — The Concert Hall
1/25 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
1/27 — Boston, MA — Brighton Music Hall
1/28 — Asbury Park, NJ — The Stone Pony
1/30 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
1/31 — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre
2/2 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
2/3 — Atlanta, GA —Variety Playhouse
2/5 — Destin, FL —Club LA
2/7 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center
2/8 — Dallas, TX — Echo Lounge & Music Hall
2/11 — Lawrence, KS — Liberty Hall
2/12 — Denver, CO — Summit
2/14 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
2/16 — Los Angeles, CA — El Rey Theatre
2/18 — Sacramento, CA  — Ace of Spades
2/20 — Seattle, WA — The Neptune
2/21 — Spokane, WA — Knitting Factory

MAJOR FESTIVALS:
8/30 — Pryor, OK — Rocklahoma
9/28 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life
10/8 — Boise, ID — Revolution Concert Hall (With Halestorm)
10/10 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock

About Tim Montana:

Tim Montana forges a new frontier for hard rock. Following a tumultuous and downright unbelievable childhood in a trailer off-the-grid, the singer, guitarist, and entrepreneur left his home state of Montana in the rearview at barely eighteen-years-old. Driven by a restless work ethic, he quietly carved out a niche without comparison. Along the way, he performed on The Late Show with David Letterman at the behest of the host (practically unheard of for a totally independent artist), collaborated with everyone from Billy F Gibbons to Kid Rock (cracking the charts for the first time), made a fan out of Charlie Sheen (who directed the "Mostly Stoned" video), and even attracted his idol Dave Grohl to his corner. Forged by a long grind, he fulfilled his destiny in 2023. Tim shook the rock world with "Devil You Know." Christened "flawless" and "One of the 30 Best Rock + Metal Songs of 2023" by Loudwire, the breakout single surged onto Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Rock & Alternative Airplay charts. In its wake, iHeartRadio touted him as an "On The Verge Artist." Soon, he found himself booked for tours with Staind, Seether, Saint Asonia, Bush, and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains (another hero of Tim's). Simultaneously, he and Gibbons purchased an historic bar and hotel Wise River Club in Wise River, MT. Coming back home to Montana inspired him to go even wilder on his 2024 full-length album, Savage. The hooks hit harder, the distortion was cranked up louder, and the spirit became freer.  Tim is telling a story that will resonate far beyond his home state, and you can hear it loud and clear on the Music Knox/BMG project available now. 

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The Archives Nashville Celebrates $31K Raised for CMA Foundation via CMA Fest Artist Tag Sale

The Archives Nashville, a premium digital archiving and storage company specializing in musicians’ wardrobe, celebrates $31,102.21 as the final fundraising total from the inaugural Artist Tag Sale during this year’s CMA Fest. Fans enjoyed an exclusive opportunity to shop from their favorite artists’ closets knowing a portion of the proceeds were earmarked to support the CMA Foundation’s mission to provide students with access to high-quality music education and equip educators with the resources needed to sustain thriving programs.
 
The Artist Tag Sale included wardrobe items from a star-studded lineup of country music artists, including Lauren Alaina, Jason Aldean, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Tiera Kennedy, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, Parker McCollum, Jelly Roll and Bailey Zimmerman.
 
“We were excited to bring this unique shopping experience to CMA Fest and support the CMA Foundation’s incredible work,” shares The Archives founder and longtime celebrity stylist Tiffany Gifford. “Fans got the chance to own a piece of their favorite artists’ wardrobe while contributing to a cause that nurtures the next generation of musicians and educators, and we are already brainstorming ways to turn this into an even bigger event next year.”
 
With the vast wardrobe that musicians acquire over the years, Gifford realized there were no viable wardrobe archiving solutions, so she created The Archives to help clients not only store their wardrobe safely and securely, but to offer a digital solution to keep all things organized, searchable and accessible to her clients and their respective teams. The Archives functions by taking inventory and digital photos of the desired wardrobe to be archived, giving teams the option to store pieces in their facilities or integrate their system into current storage locations. RFID tracking technology programmed into each piece allows for tracking movement of each garment with the online inventory showing all pieces and their location while allowing movement as needed. 
 
Clients are able to see specific movement of wardrobe between closets to take current inventory in case of loss or damage; ensure proper storage of all garments and accessories to preserve valuable and noteworthy pieces; quickly search and filter wardrobe from garment attributes, events worn, and style details; more easily curate garment displays for museums and private companies or personal showings; and monetize select pieces by making them available for rent through the platform.
 
For more information, please visit TheArchivesNashville.com and follow on Instagram @thearchivesnashville.
 

Inaugural The Archives Nashville Artist Tag Sale Celebrates $31,102.21 Raised for the CMA Foundation During This Year's CMA Fest (L to R: Victoria Rutledge, CMA Director of Major Gifts; Lindsey Morrison, CMA Community Engagement Manager; Alexandra Karalash, Studio Director of The Archives Nashville; Tiffany Gifford, Owner/Founder of The Archives Nashville and Celebrity Wardrobe Stylist/Image Consultant; Tiffany Kerns, CMA Senior Vice President, Industry Relations and Philanthropy, CMA Foundation Executive Director; Michelle Kirk, CMA Senior Director Integrated Marketing and Strategic Partnerships) | Courtesy of Country Music Association

Jenna Paulette Releases “Outside” off Upcoming Sophomore Album ‘Horseback’

For cowgirl and songstress Jenna Paulette, whose roots were planted on a ranch in Thackerville, Oklahoma where she grew up working cattle with her grandaddy, being outside is where she has always felt most true to herself. It’s this sentiment of finding solace in the outdoors that inspired her latest release, “Outside,” available now. Listen HERE.
 
“I heard this song and instantly saw myself in it,” reflects Paulette. “We adjusted a few of the lyrics to better fit the 'me' that played Little House on the Prairie with my sisters under the pecan trees at my family's ranch. ‘Outside’ is what shaped me into the woman and artist I am--a west wind blowing through barbed wire truly makes me feel the most at home in my own skin.”
 
Written by Kelley Lovelace, Ashley Gorley and Dallas Davidson, and produced by Will Bundy, “Outside” is one of 13 tracks on Paulette’s upcoming sophomore album Horseback, arriving Sept. 6 via Leo33. A culmination of all aspects of her life that have shaped her, including heartbreak and newfound love, Horseback further expands on her debut album The Girl I Was.
 
In an interview with Cowboys & Indians last month, Paulette shared, “​​This record is a cumulation of perspectives I have from the moments and people that made me: rural, cowboy, America, my biggest heartaches leading to my healing, the men and women I’m so proud to come from and represent.”
 
Paulette released The Girl I Was (Red Dirt Deluxe) in March of this year, marking the one-year anniversary, which swiftly earned critical acclaim from outlets including People Magazine and Grammy.com. 
 
Paulette is currently on the road with Aaron Watson as part of The Armadillo Dance Hall Tour. For more information on new music and upcoming shows, visit jennapaulette.com or follow @JennaPaulette on all social platforms.

About Jenna Paulette: 
A CMT Next Women of Country honoree and an Apple Music’s Country Riser, singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette — a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life — is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Paulette settled in Nashville in 2015, where she struck up a mentorship with Ashley Gorley – a veteran songwriter with 60+ No. 1 tunes under his belt – which ultimately led to her publishing deal with Sea Gayle Music in June 2021. Since collaborating with songwriters Will Bundy, Rhett Akins and Jessie Jo Dillion, as well as opening for Mason Ramsey, Parmalee, John Michael Montgomery, Clay Walker and most recently Aaron Watson, Paulette has landed brand partnerships with Justin Boots, Boot Barn, Ely Cattleman and Ranch Water.
 
The deluxe version of her debut album, The Girl I Was (Red Dirt Deluxe), is available now, showcasing Paulette’s finely calibrated blend of toughness and sensitivity in tracks like “Country In The Girl” and “Pretty Ugly.” Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Grammy.com remarked The Girl I Was as “transformative,” noting it “fuses the sounds of Twain and Miranda Lambert, tackling mental health with the somber ‘You Ain't No Cowboy’ and waxing philosophical on ‘Country In The Girl.’” As Paulette continues to tease her sophomore project, she most recently released “Darlin’” and “Hang Your Hat.” She continued to spotlight her authentic western lifestyle last year, performing the national anthem at the National Finals Rodeo, making her Grand Ole Opry Debut and performing in multiple festivals including CMA Fest. Paulette recently signed with independent label Leo33. For more information, visit www.jennapaulette.com.

NYC electronic artist PAS MUSIQUE presents new 'Come Follow Me' album, a tribute to the dark genius of Fad Gadget

"A glitchy and eerie trip... an adventurous sonic thread, the electronic maestros we know as Pas Musique weave an instrumental path inspired by pioneers such as Zoviet France and NEU!" ~ The Spill Magazine

"Channeling the raw energy of industrial electronica, Pas Musique crafts a cacophonous yet electrifying soundscape, translating into a mind-bending experience" ~ Amplify Music Magazine

"Fans of 1980s electronic music will recognise the influences: early monophonic synths that spit out jarring sawtooth and creamy muted wave forms in equal proportion, as well as the one-note crunchy handclaps, tinny electronic hi-hats and thudding beat repetition to infinity" ~ Joyzine

"Pas Musique recall an industrial that once was, such cacophonous and ominously bustling sounds from the likes of Throbbing Gristle, Zoviet France, or more modern wreckers of civilization like the Belgian duo Silk Saw" ~ PopMatters

"Constantly pushing the boundaries of electronic music... Like neurons firing impulses on all cylinders contrasted by lightly biting buzzsaw nicks, much electro-knob-twiddling and a menacing sonic undercurrent" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"An appealing if appropriately bizarre flow to everything... effective sound art" ~ Scene Point Blank


Brooklyn-based experimental electronic artist Pas Musique is ready to reveal his new full-length album 'Come Follow Me', released via NYC-based label Alrealon Musique.  Prepare to be led down a shadowy sonic path on this new full-length exploration of electronic dissonance with seven tracks that pays homage to the late Frank Tovey a.k.a. Fad Gadget.

With roots deriving from 80's synthpop, these compositions offer a touch of modern noise, lyrics that are inspired by metaphysical and philosophical themes, and abstract vocalizations. These electro-krautrock-influenced tracks were previewed by the title track and the single 'Too Civilized', which blasts the myth of progress, implying that the shiny veneer of progress masks a society and systems that have been degraded - a regression of our own making.

Influenced by such artists as Faust, Coil, Zoviet France and NEU, Pas Musique was launched in 1995 Brooklyn as a solo abstract-sound project of founder Robert L. Pepper, having since evolved through different lineups and variations of experimental electronic iterations.

Album order https://alrealonmusique.bandcamp.com/album/come-follow-me
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H6sOxEpbNr7EvtUknZY6I
Apple Music  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6H6sOxEpbNr7EvtUknZY6I

The new album follows up 2023's 'Shaman' album and 2021's 'Amateur Radio', when Pas Musique was a four-piece consisting of Jon V Worthley, Michael Durek, Jesse Fairbairn and Robert L. Pepper. While still involved with live performances (and other recordings currently in the works, it is solely Pepper involved in the new album.

"This is the first album where I added vocals and not solely vocalizations. It's a balance of the commercial and the strange. It is a tribute to the pop-industrial project Fad Gadget so I tried to keep my experimental edge and add in some pop elements. I never thought I would be trying something like this. But if you know Pas Musique's history, we change periodically with different styles. I like to keep the sound fresh and challenge the project sonically," says Robert L. Pepper.

"It started with a concept of "Could I make an album with vocals, while dipping into a pop edge?" So I wrote sequences that use some 80's sounding synth sounds in the style of Fad Gadget. Then the vocals just came to me. 'Come Follow Me' was the first track that materialized and then the workflow began. Tracks just evolve naturally."

Since emerging on the music scene 29 years ago, Pas Musique has pursued musical elements of electronic and experimental music with krautrock undertones. Pas Musique has collaborated with many great musicians, including Faust, Rapoon, ZEV, Philippe Petit, HATI, Chester Hawkins, Jim Tuite, and many more. Pas Musique has performed in 18 countries and throughout the United States. Pas Music is also currently working with Robin Storey of Rapoon on other completely avant, experimental, improvisational compositions.

On July 12, the 'Come Follow Me' album will be available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. It will also be released by Alrealon Musique on CD. 

CREDITS
Written and performed by Robert L. Pepper
Recorded, mixed, mastered & produced by Pas Musique
Catalog Number: ALRN145
Video created by Pas Musique
Film footage by Anrrea Dune, Anthony Donovan, Audrey Dégez, Black Saturn, Brandstifter, Cristobal Eme, Damien Olsen, Dan Gitlin, Daniel McKleinfeld, El Santo del Rock, Jim Tuite, Jon Worthley, Katrin Rätte, Ken Beckford, Kensaku Nishizato, Kurt Schamann, Lazaro LaVista, Linda Ganus, Marc Edwards, Meeky, Rute Ventura, Shaun Sandor, Susannah Gilley Nishizato, Thomas Boettner (Straight Panic) & William Kurtis Chang (張光偉)
Artist photos by y Robert L. Pepper
Cover artwork and photography by Pas Musique
Released by Alrealon Musique
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
SEPT 07   Salem, MA - Sonorium/SATV
SEPT 11  Boston, MA - O'Brien's Pub
SEPT 12  Troy, NY - No Fun
SEPT 14  Homer, NY - NEEM Fest/Homer Center For the Arts
SEPT 16  Buffalo, NY -Mohawk Place
SEPT 20  Columbus, OH - Frequency Fridays at Fuse Factory
SEPT 21  Chicago, IL - Tri Triangle
SEPT 22  Indianapolis, IN - The Irving Theater
SEPT 23  St. Louis, MO - William Kerr Foundation
SEPT 24  Nashville, TN - Random Sample
SEPT 25  Memphis, TN - The Lamplighter
SEPT 26  Louisville, KY, CAMP
SEPT 27  Athens, GA - Bolo Bolo
SEPT 28  North Charleston, SC - Tualingua


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FEDERALE marks 20 years of Alternative Spaghetti Western music on sixth album 'Reverb & Seduction' album. Catch their West Coast tour

“Equal parts Ennio Morricone, Lee Hazelwood, and Nick Cave with a touch of Chris Isaak’s less romantic side… few if any artists are brave and/or creative enough to channel this ghostly, often ominous vibe into moving, sensual and stirring music” ~ American Songwriter

"Their most immersive and varied album to date, Collin Hegna and his merry band of music-makers take us on a fantastic journey... and on ‘Heaven Forgive Me’, Hegna channels the post-punk vibes of such bands as The Church, Pink Turns Blue and The Mission to our delight" ~ The Spill Magazine


Portland's iconic outfit Federale present their sixth studio album 'Reverb & Seduction' album, out July 12 via Jealous Butcher Records.  Led by Collin Hegna, Federale marks 20 years with this release. A member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre for equally as long, Hegna has been party to a lot of feedback & fuzzed out guitars in his time.

'Reverb & Seduction' is a 10-track tour-de-force road trip from psych rock to country duets, never straying too far from the spaghetti western roots that inspired the band many blood-moons ago. What began as an homage to those cinematic soundscapes of the Italian 60s has evolved well past those not-so-humble beginnings. Today's Federale draws from inspirations as wide ranging as Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Lee Hazlewood and also, naturally, BJM.

The throughline in all these influences is a penchant for the darkly romantic. Our narrator guiding us through these stories delivers the news in deep baritone reflecting the gravitas of the song’s arrangements. Distorted guitars, mellotrons and 70s inspired string arrangements sit side by side with driving drum patterns and moaning pedal steel. This goat's head alphabet soup of inspirations mingles to create a sum stranger than the whole of its parts. A siren calls us in the night towards certain destruction, but its song is so beautiful we cannot resist.  

These musical homages involve a lineup of well-known Portland rock-scene vets, including talents from The Dandy Warhols, The Shivas, Roselit Bone, Rogue Wave and Delines.  Members of The Black Angels, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs, Mission Spotlight and Courtney Barnett's band also contribute, as well as Grammy nominee Hunter Lea (Nancy Sinatra / Lee Hazlewood reissue producer) and Andrew Joslyn (Nancy Wilson, Kei$ha, Macklemore, Mark Lanegan)

'Reverb & Seduction' album order  https://pocp.co/reverb-and-seduction
Bandcamp  https://federalemusic.bandcamp.com/album/reverb-seduction
Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/album/0FJAzzoB80bjFF6wdu3G9B

“This album to me represents the culmination of 20 years of sonic exploration. With each record I’ve allowed a few more genres and musical influences into the playground. And with this, our 6th full length, I wanted to see how well they all played together at once. I was curious what happened when you crossed 80s deathrock with 70s folk balladeer stylings. Or 60s acid jams with string laden country crooning. It turns out it works pretty well,” says Collin Hegna.

"Before, I'd have an idea and think, 'Well, that can't be a Federale song', because it had distorted guitars or whatever. But then I thought, 'Well, why not?'" 

Recorded at Revolver Studios in Portland, this album was engineered by Collin Hegna, Matt Thomson and Andrew Joslyn, who boasts five 5 Grammy Award winning albums. Mixed by Hegna with Jeff Stuart Saltzman (The Black Keys, The High Violets) and Matt Thomson, it was mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering.

This openness to a broader palette of influences allows 'Reverb & Seduction' to veer into psychedelic and even gothic territory - think Love and Rockets or Sisters of Mercy - that the 2010s Federale might have considered off limits. For instance, the album's first single 'Heaven Forgive Me' draws on Goblin (the Italian prog-rockers who scored 'Suspiria') and a little Depeche Mode, and the 'No Strangers'is a sonic tribute to Lee Hazlewood, while the third single 'Advice From A Stranger' borrows the fuzz and feedback of DIG!-era BJM and The Electric Prunes. 

Beginning to color outside those Ennio Morricone lines, perhaps Hegna has finally decided to give his psych-rock alter ego a seat at the Federale table. For all these rumblings of change, 'Reverb & Seduction' is still very much a Federale record, and longtime fans will find plenty of the cinema-ready soundscapes they've come to expect. 

Federale has carved out a unique niche within the indie music landscape, blending their signature spaghetti-Western instrumental sound with increasing doses of moody vocal arrangements in the spirit of Lee Hazlewood and late-period Leonard Cohen. Through it all, Hegna – as both songwriter and lead singer – maintains a strictly retro vibe. Federale's records have always sounded period-correct for an alternate-universe 1971, where rock and roll never caught on.

The film industry continues to take notice as well: The band's latest licensing successes include placing tracks in the trailer for the Colin Farrell / Brendan Gleeson vehicle 'Banshees Of Inisherin', as well as in the Kate Hudson thriller 'Mona Lisa & The Blood Moon' and Swiss action/comedy 'Mad Heidi'.

As of July 12, 'Reverb & Seduction' album will be everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and Band camp. It will also be released on CD and limited edition vinyl, available via the net and from fine record dealers.

Federale's 'Reverb & Seduction' tour, which takes them up and down the U.S. West coast and beyond, kicks off in Portland on July 12 with their album release show. A European tour is anticipated in late fall 2024.

CREDITS
Written, arranged and produced by Collin Hegna
Recording Engineering - Collin Hegna, Matt Thomson, Andrew Joslyn
Recorded at Revolver Studios in Portland, OR
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5 Mixed by Matt Thomson & Collin Hegna
Tracks 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Mixed by Jeff Stuart Saltzman
Mastered by Adam Gonsalves at Telegraph Mastering
Drums on Tracks 1-5 by Pat Spurgeon
Drums on Track 6 by Joe Mengis
Drums on Track 7 by Dave Mudie
Drums on Tracks 8-10 by Brian Gardiner
Pedal Steel & Guitar on Tracks 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 by Rick Pedrosa
Guitar on Tracks 1-6 by Jared Molyneux
Guitar on Track 4 by Victor Franco
Guitar on Tracks 1 & 3 by Ryan Lynn
Guitar on Track 9 by Paul Dillon
Strings on Tracks 7, 8, 9, 10 by Andrew Joslyn
Harpsichord on Tracks 7 & 10 by Hunter Lea
Harpsichord on Track 9 by Brian Gardiner
Additional Harpsichord on Track 10 by William Morrisey Slater
Vocals on Track 8 by Jenny Connors
Vocals on Track 10 by Carla Kihlstedt
Additional Vocals on Track 5 by Kristen Leonard
Additional Vocals on Track 2 by Alex Maas
Trumpet & Piano on Track 4 by Cory Gray
Trumpet on Track 8 by Cory Gray
All other Instruments, percussion & vocals by Collin Hegna
Management: Andy Ross @ Exit Strategy Productions
Publicity: Shauna McLarnon @ Shameless Promotion PR
Tour poster designed by Tobias Berblinger 
Released by Jealous Butcher Records
Album Catalog #JB248

TOUR DATES
JULY 12  Portland, OR - Mississippi Studios
JULY 13  Eugene, OR - Sam Bond's Garage
JULY 14  Seattle, WA - Madame Lou's
JULY 16  Boise, ID - Realms
JULY 17  Salt Lake City, UT - International Bar
JULY 18  Las Vegas, NV - The Usual Place
JULY 19  Pioneertown CA - The Red Dog Saloon
JULY 20  Jacumba Hot Springs, CA - Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel
JULY 21  Los Angeles, CA - Gold Diggers
AUG 24  San Francisco, CA - Kilowatt
OCT 4    Reno, NV - Offbeat Fest
OCT 31  Austin, TX - Levitation Festival


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Jeris Johnson Announces Fall 2024 Headline Tour + Announces "Dragonborn" Out 8/23

Dubbed "The Future of Rock" by TikTok in his early career, JERIS JOHNSON is ready to present to the metal world his latest album, Dragonborn, set for release on August 23. Pre-order it here.

 Having dipped his feet into the hip-hop world, the passion with which Johnson has stomped into the rock world has been felt and recognized by critics, warmly received by even the most traditional of metal purveyors. 

Fans new and old will be greeted by a hard-hitting new sound from rock's future, who hopes to embrace the worlds of gaming and fantasy into the headbanging world. Venues around the U.S. will be slayed by JERIS JOHNSON's newest tracks, "Here's To The Years," "John," "When The Darkness Comes," and more, accompanied by his beloved steel sword. "Jeris," meaning protector, ruler with the spear, has fully been embodied by the man who has his eyes set on setting the traditional metal world ablaze.

Be sure to catch Jeris Johnson as he shares Dragonborn around the country, encouraging the familiar to turn conventional, and welcome everyone to his darkened fantasy world. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 12 at 10am local time. Get tickets here.

Johnson will also support Falling In Reverse on select dates this August and September. 

All confirmed Jeris Johnson tour dates are below.

JERIS JOHNSON ON TOUR:
WITH FALLING IN REVERSE:
8/29 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
8/30 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
9/1 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
9/2 — Charlotte, NC — Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
9/4 — Raleigh, NC — Red Hat Amphitheatre
9/6 — Bristow, VA — Jiffy Lube Live
9/7 — Scranton, PA — Montage Mountain
9/9 — Boston, MA — Leader Bank Pavilion
9/10 — Buffalo, NY — Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/12 — Burgettstown, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake
9/13 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center
9/15 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery at Freedom Hill
9/16 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
9/17 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
9/20 — Franklin, TN — FirstBank Arena
9/21 — St Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
9/23 — Denver, CO — The JunkYard
9/25 — Phoenix, AZ — Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre
9/26 — Los Angeles, CA — Kia Forum

HEADLINE DATES:
10/10 — Sacramento, CA — Aftershock Festival*
10/11 — Fresno, CA — Strummers
10/13 — Eugene, OR — WOW Hall
10/14 — Seattle, WA — Madame Lou's 
10/17 — Colorado Springs, CO — Black Sheep
10/19 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theatre
10/21 — Lawrence, KS — Bottleneck
10/22 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th Street Entry
10/23 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean 
10/25 — Ferndale, MI — Loving Touch 
10/26 — Columbus, OH — Woodlands Tavern
10/29 — Buffalo, NY — Rec Room 
10/30 — Pittsburgh, PA — Thunderbird Cafe
11/1 — Cambridge, MA — Sonias
11/2 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge 
11/5 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
11/7 — Austin, TX — Ballroom at Spiderhouse
11/8 — Dallas, TX — RBC
11/12 — Mesa, AZ — Nile Theatre
11/13 — Los Angeles, CA — Moroccan Lounge
*FESTIVAL DATE

DARK FUNERAL Shares New Reworked Single, "My Dark Desires (Re-Recording 2024)" ⛧

Swedish black metal stalwarts DARK FUNERAL are now celebrating three decades of blasphemywith a re-worked version of their debut album! 'Dark Funeral (30th Anniversary Edition)' is due on August 9 via Century Media Records and has been remixed by David Castillo and re-mastered once again by Thomas "Plec" Johansson. The band is now sharing the third offering from the record, "My Dark Desires (Re-Recording 2024)" along with a visualizer! The clip can be found below.

DARK FUNERAL has previously commented about the special edition, “In January 1994, Blackmoon (RIP) and I put our entire income and savings into a recording session and pressing 1,000 copies of our 4-track debut Mini-CD. A Mini-CD we released ourselves too. To now reach the significant milestone with an epic 30th anniversary is of course very honorable for me & the band. Three decades of Swedish Black Metal filled with precious memories. It is now time for us to reflect on what started it all, a 30-year epic journey, filled with experiences and an unbreakable bond. And in this honor, we have breathed new life into these legendary songs & given them an honest but modern update. Enjoy!“

In addition, DARK FUNERAL will be embarking on a U.S. tour later this year as direct support for GWAR! The trek will kick off on October 17 in Las Vegas, NV and will dominate the states until the final stop on November 20 in Nashville, TN. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets will go on sale tomorrow, June 21 @ 10:00 A.M. local time.

Find rare material from the band's ominous beginnings in 1994 — an ultimate rendition and must-have for devoted disciples of darkness! Pre-Order this exclusive collector's edition HERE

Dark Funeral line-up (1994):

Lord Ahriman – Guitars

Blackmoon – Guitars

Draugen – Drums

Themgoroth – Bass & Vocals

Dark Funeral line-up (2024):

Lord Ahriman – Guitars

Heljarmadr – Vocals

Chaq Mol – Guitars

Jalomaah – Drums

Adra-Melek – Bass

Music & Lyrics by Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman

1994 Recordings & Mixes by Dan Swanö, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson

2024 Recordings & Mixes by David Castillo, Mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson

Video Production by 12 Inch Media

Artwork: Blackmoon & Lord Ahriman

Album Formats:

CD Jewelcase

Limited hand-numbered Transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl

Limited hand-numbered Clear Smoke Marbled 180g Vinyl (US EDITION)

Strictly Limited hand-numbered transparent Blue-Black Marbled 180g Vinyl including signed Art Print - Only 300 copies worldwide (Century Media Exclusive)

Digital Album

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Dark Funeral Live U.S. Dates

The Stoned Age Tour w/ Gwar

10/17: Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

10/18: Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee

10/19: Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues

10/20: San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

10/22: Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo

10/23: Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House

10/24: Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

10/27: Denver, CO @ Summit

10/29: Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre

10/30: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway Theatre

10/31: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

11/01: Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre

11/02: Albany, NY @ Empire Live

11/03: Hampton Beach, NH @ Wally's

11/05: Boston, MA @ The Paradise Rock Club

11/06: Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel

11/13: Orlando, FL @ The Beacham

11/15: Dallas, TX @ The Studio at the Factory

11/16: San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

11/17: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

11/19: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)

11/20: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

Living Dead Girl Drops "UGLY" Video

LIVING DEAD GIRL has premiered the video for the latest single "UGLY" over at Revolver. Watch it Below.

"'Ugly' is a song I wrote from a place of frustration, knowing many fellow women could relate," the artist shares. "It's about wanting to be taken seriously for your contributions and skills without being objectified or undermined in any profession or passion. When it came to making a music video, we wanted to bring that idea to life, but in true Living Dead Girl form, it still needed to have an element of fun and humor. Even with a serious message, we still are a band that likes to have fun in everything we do. I paid some subtle homage to The Powerpuff Girls and their message of girl power and empowerment, while playing into the aesthetic of a campy horror movie. All while tying it into a gym setting: the place in which every woman just wants to be left alone!"

ABOUT LIVING DEAD GIRL:
Florida transplants originally from Toronto Canada, LIVING DEAD GIRL is a female-fronted metal band that exploded onto the alternative music scene with their debut album Exorcism in 2021. Created by vocalist and songwriter Molly Rennick, produced by the critically acclaimed Mitchell Marlow (In This Moment, Papa Roach, All That Remains), and mastered by Howie Weinberg (U2, Nirvana, Metallica), Exorcism boasted 11 banging tracks including the hit single "Alive," which reached the Billboard charts with two weeks at #1 as the Most Added song on the Mainstream Rock Indicator, and #17 on the Mainstream Rock Indicator Chart. "Alive" was also #3 on the Top 10 Greatest Gainers Secondary Market Rock Chart, reached #5 on the Top 50 Secondary Market Rock chart, and #10 on SiriusXM Canada's Indigenous Music Countdown! The album's success has had the band interviewed by, and featured in dozens of world-renowned publications including Revolver, Hustler, Outburn, and more. 
     
     Rennick's bold presence on stage and in videos attracts large audiences around the world, with the band's YouTube videos in the hundreds of thousands of views, and regular signed merchandise and CD orders being shipped all around the world as far as Australia and Japan. A noteworthy fact about the band is that Rennick was thought to be a stillborn at birth; however, Rennick survived and grew into the powerhouse vocalist she is today, which boasts a significant and meaningful underlying story to the name "Living Dead Girl."
    
     The momentum Living Dead Girl is moving at as a young independent band that released their first album in the middle of a pandemic is unbelievable, until you hear it for yourself. A seamless hybrid of goth, rock, and pop punk, Living Dead Girl has distinctly created their own genre that markets to the masses. After filling 2022 with international tours including festival performances, Living Dead Girl attacked 2023 with two NEW ALBUMS, new music videos, and months of international touring! Now, they have come into 2024 swinging with new single "Ugly," as featured on SiriusXM Octane TestDrive, and more touring in both the U.S. and Canada. Living Dead Girl is force to be reckoned with, and is "the future of heavy music." (Underground Nation).


Living Dead Girl is touring through November. All confirmed dates are below.

LIVING DEAD GIRL ON TOUR:
7/11 — Fort Walton Beach, FL— Downtown Music Hall
7/12 — Huntsville, AL — Shagnasty's
7/13 — Bristol, TN — The Mountain
7/14 — Cincinnati, OH — Legend's
7/17 — Green Bay, WI — Tarlton Theatre w/ City of The Weak
7/18 — Chicago, IL — WC Social Club w/ City of The Weak
7/19/ Cadott, WI — ROCK FEST
7/20 — Bloomington, IL — nightshop
7/21 — Indianapolis, IN  — Long Shot w/ The Convalescence
7/22 — Saint Joseph, MO — The Rendezvous w/ The Convalescence
7/24 — Detroit, MI — Small's
7/25 — Corbin, KY — The Train Station
7/26 — Glasgow, KY — AJ's Place
7/27 — Gainesville, GA — Blackstrap Rock Hall
7/28 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
9/20 — Owen Sound, ON — The Harb
9/21 — Tillsonburg, ON — Paddy's Underground
9/22 — Hamilton, ON — The Casbah
9/25 — Kingston, ON — Overtime
9/26 — Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar
9/28 — Sudbury, ON — SICK Horror Convention
9/29 — Toronto, ON — Bovine Sex Club
11/14 — West Palm Beach, FL — Respectable Street w/ LYLVC
11/15 — Satellite Beach, FL — Wynfield's w/ Burning Witches + LYLVC
11/16 — Sanford, FL — West End Trading Co w/ LYLVC
11//17 Tampa, FL — Brass Mug w/ LYLVC

And So I Watch You From Afar Share New Track "Years Ago" — LISTEN // Summer Tour Kicks Off This Month

Stalwart Irish post-rock outfit And So I Watch You From Afar have released "Years Ago," the third single from their forthcoming seventh album Megafauna, which releases August 9 via Berlin's Pelagic Records and Velocity Records in the U.S.

Listen here or here.

"Where 'Years Ago' retains some of the urgency that is across Megafauna, for me. it also presents another color of the record — a kind of sensitivity, underpinned by a nod to the old hip-hop loops that we all grew up on," says the band's Ewen Friers.

A tribute to the two places the collective call home, their beloved Portrush on the Irish North Coast and the beating heart that is Belfast, Megafauna is headstrong exploration and heartfelt appreciation with all the intuition, intimacy and humor of four firm friends approaching their 20th year as a band and a nod to the Irish roots that simultaneously ground and propel them forward.

A contemplative yet characteristically playful piece, "Years Ago" is a shining example of ASIWYFA's inimitable grasp of creative composition and call-and-response dynamics. Shuffling, laid back drums drift underneath wandering, effortless melodies as the overdrive slowly but surely sneaks up on us, bursting in a gleeful cascade of dueling guitars and spiraling cymbals. "Years Ago" is ASIWYFA in their jarring yet joyous element — a musical melting pot of cultural influences and diverse inspirations.

Like so many other bands and creatives throughout the pandemic, ASIWYFA found themselves suddenly stationary, with any plans outside of their immediate vicinity put on indefinite hold. However, where this might have seen other acts falter, ASIWYFA took comfort in their communal bond and, as soon as they were able, began writing a record that quickly became a love letter to the communities they call home.

The intent behind Megafauna is clear from the outset. Two guitars, bass, and drums all recorded in a week erupt into effervescent life in an endorphin rush of collaboration and togetherness after the physical and psychological wilderness of isolation.

Megafauna is the band's first new music since 2022's critically-acclaimed Jettison,an ambitious multi-media ensemble piece packed full of experimentation and collaboration. Jokingly referring to Jettison as their mature record’, the band framed the writing of Megafauna around the their long-running mantra of "DO THE SCARY THING," which sees ASIWYFA constantly hurtling towards newness, towards progress, evolution and the unknown. Whilst the new record is ASIWYFA taking on a more familiar, traditional form; in this post-Jettison, post-pandemic world, Megafauna is a deafening and defiant statement of intent from the band's propulsive core — a clarion call for the communities that shape them, a resplendent celebration of togetherness over separation.

The band is also embarking on a U.S. co-headline tour with Caspian later this month. All dates are below.

ASIWYFA ON TOUR:
WITH CASPIAN:
7/17 — Houston, TX — White Oak Music Hall
7/18 — Austin, TX — Mohawk Austin
7/20 — Los Angeles, CA — The Belasco Theater
7/21 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre
7/23 — Denver, CO — Oriental Theater
7/25 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues Chicago
7/26 — Indianapolis, IN — Post. Festival 2024
7/27 — Lakewood, OH — The Roxy
7/28 — Detroit, MI — The Shelter
7/29 — Toronto, Canada — The Axis Club
7/31 — Brooklyn, NY — Warsaw
8/1 — Washington, DC — 9:30 Club
8/2 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
8/3 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade

LYDIA CAN'T BREATHE Release New Single "Lifted"; Announce Might Be Insane Tour!

Lydia Can't Breathe is dropping a new single, "Lifted," on July 10th, the day before they kick off their summer tour in their home state of Florida. "Lifted" was produced by Andy Karpovck and Andrew Wade. The single is a departure from the band's usual style while revisiting the familiar theme of cannabis culture. The song celebrates the euphoric, "Lifted" feeling that various strains and different methods of enjoying cannabis can bring. This upbeat track highlights some memorable moments nostalgic to the band that will resonate with old and new fans alike.

The upcoming Might Be Insane Tour routes through the East Coast, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest and Mountain West beginning July 11th through early August. Performances include Inkcarceration Fest on July 21st and dates with Powerman 5000and Tantric where Lydia Can't Breathe will be presenting new music and their evolving sound to audiences across the United States. Releases, tickets, merchandise, social media links and all things Lydia Can't Breathe can be found at LydiaCantBreathe.com and on all streaming platforms.

Come get Lifted this summer on this highly anticipated and wildly euphoric tour.

STREAM "Lifted"

https://ffm.to/lcblifted

"Might Be Insane Tour" Dates
July 11 @ East Ocean Pub in Stuart, FL
July 12 @ Conduit in Winter Park, FL
July 13 @ Wynfields in Satellite Beach, FL
July 18 @ The Mountain in Bristol, TN
July 19 @ AJ's Place in Glasgow, KY
July 20 @ Madison Live in Covington, KY
July 21 @ Inkcarceration in Mansfield, OH
July 24 @ Sportmen's Cafe in Allentown, PA
July 25 @ The Foundry Concert Club in Lakewood, OH
July 26 @ The Venue Event Center in Cadillac, MI (with Powerman5000/Tantric)
July 27 @ Hobart Art in Hobart, IN (with Powerman5000)
July 29 @ Wild Goose Saloon in Parker, CO (with Powerman5000)
July 31 @ Vultures in Colorado Springs, CO
Aug 1 @ The Record Bar in Kansas City, MO
Aug 2 @ Grand Royale in Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 3 @ Fatboys's in Abilene,TX
Aug 4 @ Boozerz in Corpus Christi, TX

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One Outta Ten Release New Video For "SCREAM!!!"

Emerging indie rock band, One Outta Ten, have officially released a brand new video to their latest single, "SCREAM!!!". This anthemic single serves as a glimpse to their upcoming album, "Better Days", set for release on August 9, 2024. Fans can watch the new video below.

Speaking on the release of the new "SCREAM!!!" video, frontman Josh de Leon shares:

"This is a video taken from our performance at Transplants Brewing Company in Palmdale. We play the album version of "SCREAM!!!" in its full, eight-minute entirety. The extended outro was improvised between me, JT, and Tyler when we were warming up at a practice back in November 2023 before David and Mark showed up. It ended up becoming a sprawling sonic journey to make something special. I think the live version we ended up capturing from this video really shows our band chemistry, and how much fun we have just playing music together. There are cuts of some handcam footage from a roadtrip I took earlier this summer, one I was supposed to take with my dear dad. Since the song and upcoming album are all about processing grief, I figured this would be a great way to pay tribute with the video. 

Also I am not wearing shoes at any moment during this video. Enjoy 'SCREAM!!!"

As the release of their junior album nears, One Outta Ten continue to meld their heartfelt lyrics and exuberant melodies to further their reputation as one of the most promising indie bands at the moment. Fueled by the passion and raw emotion that characterize their music, the band’s forthcoming album, "Better Days," promises to deliver a heartfelt mix of powerful anthems and introspective ballads.

While seamlessly blending indie rock/pop with pop punk, "Better Days" delves into themes of friendship, loss, and the journey to find one’s path in life. Sprinkling in the elements of folk and bedroom pop throughout the album as well, One Outta Ten explore the complexities of grief with their poignant lyrics, all while actively healing from the loss of a loved one. Serving as a testament to the band’s resilience, this upcoming record stands to showcase their growth - both musically and personally.

Stay tuned for more One Outta Ten news coming soon.

Southern California fans also have the chance to see One Outta Ten at the Moroccan Lounge on Monday, July 22nd.

One Outta Ten will be sharing the stage with fellow California based bands, Couch Dog, Casino Youth, and Golf Sucks.

Fans can purchase tickets in advance HERE.

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

ABOUT ONE OUTTA TEN

Hailing from Los Angeles, One Outta Ten is an indie rock band that effortlessly captures the triumphs and turmoils of growing up. With a raw live energy and a keen ear for infectious melodies, this five-piece outfit weaves together anthemic hooks and relatable lyrics with frenetic instrumentation. From unruly smog-dripping surf rock riffs to earworm refrains, the music of One Outta Ten is an invitation to both revel in the chaos and find comfort in the shared human experience. One Outta Ten is ready to become the soundtrack to your coming-of-age movie, equal parts turbulent and beautiful. Buckle up for the ride.

IN APHELION Shares Morbid Music Video for New Single, "Reaperdawn"

A new force is awakening, stretching the boundaries of consciousness, and devouring everything in its path. IN APHELION is now ushering in their sophomore album, 'Reaperdawn,' which is due on August 9, 2024 via Century Media Records. The black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic) is now unveiling the title track along with a dark and morbid new music video, which is reminiscent of the devastating Heaven's Gate cult. Due to the graphic nature of the video, viewers must be 18+ to watch. The clip was created by F/53 films and can be found at THIS LOCATION.

"The title track is a straight-forward punch in the face," says Ramstedt. "Here we join the ‘Heaven’s Gate’ cult in their last hour waiting for the vessel in the sky. The whole album centers more or less around cults and sun worship, but this is right on point. Stay with us until the dawn will free us from our sins. The reaper will be sure to leave no one behind.”

Darker, stranger, more epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet for enigmatic and artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black magic of psychedelic repetition. Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt (guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis), rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck (Necrophobic) and bassist Tobias Cristiansson (Necrophobic, ex-Grave…), IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as new Century Media signees.

The atmosphere of “Reaperdawn” is a swirling maelstrom of obsidian sparkle and iridescent grime.

“Reaperdawn” is now available for pre-orders in standard CD jewelcase, gatefold black LP, and a limited Gatefold bloodred LP (red Vinyl), 300x via cmdistro.de and other retailers. Pre-orders can be found HERE.

The album artwork for 'Reaperdawn' was created by Sebastian Ramstedt

Aphelion - the point of a planet, comet or any other body in the orbit that is most distant from the sun.

A new force is awakening. Stretching the boundaries of consciousness. Devouring everything in its path. Ushering in the Reaperdawn.

IN APHELION could be the ultimate extreme metal adrenalin rush. The euphoric, black metal brainchild of guitarist/vocalist Sebastian Ramstedt (best known as guitarist and songwriter with Necrophobic), they formed during the grim times of the global pandemic. Inspired and enabled by long periods of free time, IN APHELION grew from Ramstedt’s creative restlessness, and his very personal desire to explore new territory that would be unacceptable in his other, better established band. Darker, stranger, more epic and progressive than admirers of his work were expecting, this new outlet for dark, artistic expression emerged firmly tethered to the white-knuckle viciousness of benchmark, Northern European black metal, while also exhibiting a profound affiliation with both classic, traditional heavy metal and the black magic of psychedelic repetition. From the release of debut EP Luciferian Age in the autumn of 2021, it was obvious that IN APHELION were a radical and fearless proposition.

Based around a core line-up of Ramstedt (guitar/vocals), drummer Marco Prij (also Cryptosis) and rhythm guitarist Johan Bergebäck (Necrophobic), IN APHELION have taken the uncompromising DIY route to their current status as new Century Media signees. After 'Luciferian Age' alerted the world to this new, maverick entity, they swiftly pieced together their full-length debut, 'Moribund.' A tour-de-force of whirlwind extremity and adventurousness, it received widespread acclaim and effusive support from the metal underground. Thrilled to learn that his personal mission was taking effect, Ramstedt avowed to commit to IN APHELION for the long haul, giving himself a meaningful alternative to his supposed day job.

“The original vision was to not do extreme metal at all,” explains Ramstedt. “It started off more like a progressive, hard rock thing, so some of the melodies on our first album were born in another environment. But it becomes very amateurish when I try exploring different areas, and I realised that what I am very good at is doing metal! In Necrophobic, I don’t really push my ideas beyond the usual limits, because we decided long ago to be death metal’s AC/DC and that we would never shock the audience. For instance, we don’t do palm muting in Necrophobic. We just don’t do it! We don’t do tempos over 160bpm. We also don’t do tempos under 135bpm. The concept is very strict. So if I wanted to have palm muting, different themes, and more beautiful, long, sweeping elements, then I had to do that in another band. I can say that all the IN APHELION songs are either above 160bpm or under 135! And they all have palm muting! [Laughs]”

While Sebastian Ramstedt is acutely aware of Necrophobic’s legacy and prominence in the death metal world, he has also longed to have a channel to let ideas that don't fit within the concept of Necrophobic thrive. IN APHELION is a sanctum for creativity where ideas are allowed to come alive and roam freely and as he prepares to unleash the band’s second album, Reaperdawn, he proudly states that he has brought the best possible comrades along for the ride.

“I wanted to have super dedicated musicians,” he says. “Like Marco, our drummer. I think he is one of the best drummers in the world, and I’m lucky to have him now. It was me and him that started this. Johan joined later, but I had to have him in the band too. He’s a good player but he’s also one of my best friends, and I wanted his support. Tobias Cristiansson was the last to join the band. He had been helping out as a session member on several occasions and it was just natural to ask him to be a full time member as it became clear that original bass player Dennis Holm would not join any further.

I wanted IN APHELION to be about really hard work and waking up every morning, looking at your instrument and thinking, ‘What can I be better at doing, and by this afternoon?’ I wanted musicians that be like that, and that was Marco. I could feel that he was the same as me.”

After receiving such a positive response for 'Moribund,' Ramstedt began to think about IN APHELION as a living, breathing entity with huge potential. Fired up creatively and determined to keep the material coming, he immediately began work on the songs that can be found on Reaperdawn, IN APHELION’s first album for Century Media.

“I started to write it directly after 'Moribund' was released, so the songs were written that summer,” says Ramstedt. “I knew what the other members of this band could do, I knew what Johan could do outside the Necrophobic box, I knew what I could do, and also my singing developed. I was not confident about my voice when we made Moribund. I had to try to sing a certain way, but now I know how to do it and I can push it. I can do what I want. Also, I knew what Marco could do on the drums. The drums on 'Moribund' were written on some digital platform and he just copied them, but the drums on this album were written /for/ Marco, so that was different.”

A spectacular leap forward from the already highly evolved grimness of its predecessor, Reaperdawn expands and outstrips the blueprint that IN APHELION laid down on their debut. The songs are grander and more epic. The arrangements are more intricate, but also more direct. The atmosphere is a swirling maelstrom of obsidian sparkle and iridescent grime. IN APHELION’s masterful blending of arcane blasphemy with grandiose, old school bluster has reached a new level of potency, as songs like momentous opener "The Fields In Nadir" and the woozily anthemic "When All Stellar Light Is Lost" further subvert the black metal ethos; with superhuman blasting and skull-rattling thrash tropes underpinning some truly euphoric and inspirational surges of melodic malice. Furthermore, the more extravagant likes of The Darkening and sumptuous finale "Aghori" represent a further sharpening of IN APHELION’s artistic blade, as progressive detours and ornate, elegant guitar solos are woven precisely into the band’s commanding blitzkrieg.

“I wanted to explore how far I could go,” says Ramstedt. “Maybe 'Moribund' sounded a bit like an offspring of Necrophobic, but I knew I could take this band much further away from the mothership! [Laughs] Some of the riffs and some of the guitar parts on 'Reaperdawn' are really fucking hard, and it’s all harder than anything I’ve ever done. Marco says that he has never played drums this intricate, but at the same time it’s all straightforward. So this is straightforward black heavy metal, but if you try and dissect it, there’s so much going on in it too.”

Tore Stjerna was asked to mix 'Reaperdawn' as the band wanted to distinguish the sound even more from Necrophobic. Sebastian also saw it as an experiment to combine the riffs of the new album that are very much inspired by classic heavy metal with the sound of one of the best black metal engineers of the world.

As strongly indicated by Sebastian Ramstedt’s striking artwork, 'Reaperdawn' is an album inspired by the phenomenon of religious cults and the predatory brainwashing that feeds their flocks. Mirroring the unnerving, otherworldly atmosphere of IN APHELION’s music, their leader has penned lyrics that delve deep into mortal conundrums, the sinister allure of the suicide cult and the truth that hides in darkness.

“The whole album centres around cults. It started off with the theme of sun worship, for the song 'The Darkening.' A lot of these suicide cults, these people really want to see the light. They’re not evil at all, they want to be closer to God and to see the light. But in darkness and in depression, you tend to see things in more detail. When everything is happy-go-lucky, life is easy and you don’t have to think and contemplate that much, but in the darkness you have to find some kind of clarity of vision. All of these cults, like the Heaven’s Gate cult, these people going up to the vessel in the sky to see the light, that is just the Reaper coming, but at dawn! So the title 'Reaperdawn' came from that. I wanted the artwork to reflect that idea, but to still look like a heavy metal album cover, you know?”

As he proudly states, Sebastian Ramstedt has dedicated his life to exploring the darkness. If the marauding grandeur of Reaperdawn is any indication, IN APHELION has become his most focused and effective contribution to heavy music yet. Built to last and hell-bent on glory, this band are taking extreme metal into a new realm of warped ingenuity, virtuoso skill and cerebral bite. From the depths of the underground to the edges of the cosmos, IN APHELION are hurtling towards victory, dogged and unstoppable.

“The plan is to build this up slowly but steadily,” Ramstedt concludes. “We’re all up for touring, but it will be expensive to tour as a small band. But we want to play as much as possible. We’re doing a lot of videos and visuals to reach out and spread the word, and I have already started to write the next album! I always say we should be on at Wacken Open Air in 2025, for us to take this somewhere, and I’m still aiming for that. I have big dreams and big hopes for this. I will fight for this band. The real work starts now.”

Lineup:

Johan Bergebäck - guitars

Tobias Cristiansson - bass

Marco Prij - drums

Sebastian Ramstedt - vocals, guitars

Mixing & Mastering: Tore Stjerna

Cover Art: Sebastian Ramstedt

Bio: Dom Lawson

Photos: Leo Bergebaeck

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FUNERAL Announce Chilling New Album "Gospel of Bones"

In the shivering, twilight-stained expanse of Norway, where frost gnaws at ancient stones and shadows linger under perpetual twilight, FUNERAL weave tapestries of sorrow. The band's upcoming ninth album, Gospel of Bones, is a cavernous exploration of grief and resilience that's bound to echo deep within the hearts and souls of the doom metal faithful. Every note of lead single "My Own Grave" is meticulously carved from the raw nerves of pain, loss and solitude.   

Watch the elegiac video for "My Own Grave" below

Gospel of Bones comes out October 18, 2024 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones

When the weight of the world presses down like the bows of a snow-laden fir, Funeral stand resolute. The Norwegian band are guardians of the melancholic spirit that defines funeral doom metal, marching to the somber tune of operatic vocals, crushing riffs and the relentless dirge of the band's founder and drummer Anders Eek.

Gospel of Bones is a journey through the depths of despair. The album was produced by  the venerable Børge Finstad, who helped the enduring Norwegian band intertwine their intense, personal narrative of life's mishaps with a wide-ranging vision that bridges the chasm between doom metal, folk-rock and classical music. This mournful soundscape is enhanced by the artwork of Tristan Diaz Bastie, drawing listeners into a world where beauty and anguish waltz in a tragic embrace. 

"My Own Grave" is a harrowing scene of mournful splendor. Pounding drums, bowing strings, slow, chugging riffs and Eirik Krokfjord's operatic baritone lock together in a perpetual dance between life and the inevitable shadow of death.  

Melancholy. Pain. Loss. Solitude. Those had been just some of doom metal main themes ever since bleak pouring rain and the sound of church bell in the distance gave birth to the genre on BLACK SABBATH self-eponymous debut over five decades ago. But how many musicians have actually been bearing in their very flesh those gut-wrenching feelings?

Anders Eek – FUNERAL’s founding member, drummer and indisputable leader since 1991 – doesn’t particularly see it as a badge of honour, but he’d be the first to admit that somehow, the “death and loss we had to go through over the years were extremely painful yet inspiring, as a musician and as a human being.” And indeed, ever since their very first rehearsal in a basement in their hometown of Drammen, just outside of Oslo, Funeral had been ridden with problems and tragedy. Originally inspired by CATHEDRAL, CANDLEMASS, BLACK SABBATH, TROUBLE etc, they very quickly set out to create the most depressing and slowest form of doom/death possible at a time when their home country was being hailed as the birthplace of black metal. They went through several labels over the years, only to see them bust soon afterwards. Plagued by recurrent line-up problems, they even lost two of their key members Einar André Fredriksen (bass) and Christian Loos (guitar) in 2003 and 2006, respectively, to suicide and overdose.

But somehow, Eek never surrendered, but instead overcame all those obstacles by releasing over the years a slab of classics, each with its own, distinct personality, from the utter misery of the delicate yet none-so-extreme 1995 debut album ‘Tragedies’ to the more melodic and accessible 2001 gothic/doom masterpiece ‘In Fields Of Pestilent Grief’ or 2012 symphonic masterpiece ‘Oratorium’. Still, after the 30th anniversary concert in Oslo, april 12th 2022, also featuring the original singer Toril Snyen on the track «taarene», “life got in the way” as Anders puts it. “Some of us had kids, others moved out. Even I had quite a lot of things going on in my personal life and, at least for a while, maybe less drive to keep on carrying on the weight of the band on my shoulders. I never stopped writing music though because it’s something I’ve always done anyway.

2021 sees the band releasing Praesentialis in Aeternum (something along the line of “here eternally”) as a “natural progression. Guesting on  opening track ‘Ånd,’ the first single off the record, is Lars Nedland, Sindre’s own brother of BORKNAGAR and SOLEFALD fame. It’s also the first album for their new partner, Season of Mist.

In 2020 Eek started writing what was to become the album Gospel of Bones, to be released in October 2024.

In 2022 Singer Sindre Nedland was replaced by the professionally trained baritone opera singer Eirik Krokfjord (specialized in the works of Richard Wagner), known from both the Norwegian Opera Choir, as well as having several leading roles in operas both in Norway and abroad.

Violinist Ingvild Johannessen also joined the ranks, and the band moved away from programmed orchestration, and recorded all strings analogue.. This time around also incorporating the traditional Norwegian instrument the Harding fiddle, which is a key element throughout the entire upcoming album, moving the band slightly towards a more «folk» sound, combined with the classical opera-vocals of E. Krokfjord. Hopefully building bridges between both metal music, folk- rock and classical music.

Roughly 20 tracks were composed throughout the Covid pandemic(9 of whom made it to the studio), and yet again recorded and mixed at Toproom Studio, by Børge Finstad.

Violinist Øyvind Rauset, from the cult Norwegian folk-rock band FOLQUE, is performing on 2 tracks as a guest musician, as well as Espen Ingierd, with his very distinct singing-style in the vein of John Lennon, Michael Gira (SWANS)etc from cult doom/death band BEYOND DAWN singing on 2 tracks.

The album also contains an instrumental cover song , written by Kjetil Selvik, and is a melancholic piece only consisting of harding fiddle and church organ.

The lyrical content of the album is an autobiography of life’s mishaps of drummer/composer  A. Eek, and deals with real darkness, misery, pain and loss.  A Gospel of Bones.

Line-up
Anders Eek - Drums
Eirik Krokfjord - Vocals
Ingvild Johannesen - Violin
Rune Gandrud - Bass
Stian Kråbøl - Guitars
Morten Søbyskogen - Guitars

Recording Studio
Toproom Studio & Studio 42

Production Credits
Produced by Børge Finstad
Sound Engineered by Anders Langberg
Mixed & Mastered at Toproom Studio by Børge Finstad

Guest Musicians
Øyvind Rauset
Espen Ingjerd
Vilde Kråbøl
Anders Langberg

Cover Art
Tristan Diaz Bastie

Photography
Guilherme Henriques

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BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album; Drops New Single "Sun Cries Red"

Black Smoke Trigger, the rising rock sensation from New Zealand, is set to release their highly anticipated debut album titled "Horizons" on August 2nd. Alongside this exciting announcement comes the release of their latest single, "Sun Cries Red," accompanied by a captivating performance video. Stream the track HERE and watch the music video below. Pre-orders for the album are available now, HERE.

Speaking on today’s announcement and their latest track, Charlie Wallace, guitarist of Black Smoke Trigger shares

"‘Sun Cries Red’ came to life while we were in pre-production for the album 'Horizons.' After the initial writing session, we stayed up all night recording the demo. Dan finished his bass part and went to bed, and the rest of us continued on in an alcohol-fuelled recording session. After going over and over the song, adding different layers in our AirBnb in Nashville, Dan burst out of his room absolutely pissed off that we had been going so long and so loud, which was kind of hilarious. We needed to finish the demo, so of course, we just continued on. A couple of days later, when I was recording the guitar solo in the studio, he said 'Where did that solo come from!?' which was possibly one of the funniest moments from recording the album. After explaining it was written when he was all pissed off that he couldn't sleep, he said 'well I didn't realize you were writing epic stuff like that,' it was good fun.

The song lyrically is about looking back at something that is important but neglected, seeing something in a shadow of its former glory.

Continuing the recording process, producer Nick Raskulinecz suggested we experiment by adding a string section to the song, Josh ended up writing all those parts and it took the song to another level."

"We are beyond excited to finally release the album 'Horizons', it has been such a crazy journey to get to this point and we poured everything we have into it."

Black Smoke Trigger continues to ride the high of their dynamic rock, anchored by the distinctive guitar work of Wallace and the commanding vocals of Baldrick combined with their pummelling rhythm section courtesy of bassist Dan Fulton, and drummer Josh Te Maro. Fast becoming known for not only churning out certified 10/10, arena ready rock bangers, Black Smoke Trigger are also quickly garnering a reputation for creating incendiary and often death defying music videos. 

"Sun Cries Red" follows the success of their previous singles "K.M.T.L", "Proof of Life" "Perfect Torture" and “The Way Down”, the video for which saw the band perform atop the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere whilst Wallace jumped off the edge, shredding a guitar solo whilst plummeting 630ft and has clocked up over 1.3 million views on YouTube. The release sees Black Smoke Trigger continue to deliver on their promise of high-energy rock music that's both entertaining and deeply relatable.

Prior to this new string of singles, the band put out track “Caught In The Undertow”, the video for which was also a feat of extreme conditions. Filmed at Muriwai beach in Auckland, New Zealand and at a helicopter crash testing facility in a 3.6M deep pool, the whole band performed much of the song underwater creating a stunning visual that has clocked up 3.2 million Youtube views and highlighting the band’s dedication to creating unforgettable visual accompaniments for their hard-hitting rock anthems.

With the announcement of their hotly anticipated debut album, the horizon shines bright for these Kiwi rock trailblazers. Stay tuned for more to come.

Photo Credit - Maryanne Bilham|

ABOUT BLACK SMOKE TRIGGER 

Black Smoke Trigger are led by Wallace (creator of the hugely successful Guitar Mastery Method) whose insane talent provides everything from delicate melodic motifs to face-melting shred solos and stadium-conquering riffs. They are fronted by incendiary vocalist Baldrick, whose impressive vocal abilities provide that indefinable, timeless rock n roll soul to the Black Smoke Trigger sound. Bassist Dan Fulton, and drummer Josh Te Maro round out the line-up, joining forces to create a powerhouse rhythmic backbone and one of the most bombastic and inventive rhythm sections of recent years. 

With a rapidly growing fanbase, millions of streams, a reputation for raucous live shows and irrepressibly fearless approach to their craft, Black Smoke Trigger are poised to be the biggest and most thrilling entity to come from New Zealand since the Lord of The Rings movies. Just with more rock n roll and less hobbits.

WORMWITCH Unleashes Vicious New Single, "Godmaegen"

Blackened speed metal entity WORMWITCH will unleash their eponymous fourth studio album on July 26, 2024 via Profound Lore Records! The Canadian necromancers are now unleashing the vicious third cut from the offering, "Godmaegen," which can be heard below.

Wormwitch comments on the track, "This one was by far the most challenging to record. Major kudos to Izzy for not completely disintegrating while recording these drums. Everyone busted their asses on this and I like to think you can hear it come through.”

WORMWITCH sets out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

The album can be pre-ordered in various formats HERE.

The cover artwork for Wormwitch's eponymous record was created by Abomination Hammer

Like black wings from an obsidian sky, WORMWITCH descended from the darkness in 2015, somewhere upon the rain-soaked woodlands of coastal British Columbia. Animated from the bones of several local punk and metal bands, the new entity set out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

WORMWITCH released their first demo, 'The Long Defeat' in 2015, and shortly after signed to Prosthetic Records, under whom they released 'Strike Mortal Soil' (2017), 'Heaven that Dwells Within' (2019), and 'Wolf Hex' (2021). During that time the band toured with the likes of The Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Midnight, Necrot, Uada, Bewitcher, and many others, earning themselves a dedicated cult following and international critical praise. In 2022, WORMWITCH struck out to independently release a string of singles and embark upon several tours of North America. After a busy festival season, 2024 saw the release of a six-song split with Atlanta black-thrashers Sadistic Ritual.

Now, with blades meticulously honed and tempered under the light of a feral Canadian moon, WORMWITCH emerges once more to offer their fourth full length record. Simply self-titled, “Wormwitch” is a statement of a band coming into it’s own - a revelrous celebration of devilish speed, searing melody and diabolical intensity.

Wormwitch Lineup:

Robin Harris: Bass, Vocals

Colby Hink: Guitars

Israel Langlais: Drums

Recording & Mixing: Michael Kraushaar at Little Red Sounds at New Westminster, BC

Mastering: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege

Guest vocals: Erlend Hjelvik (HJELVIK) on "The Helm And The Bow"

Cover Artwork: Abomination Hammer

Photos: Lucien Cyr

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In Hearts Wake Share "The Flood (ǝɔᴉʇsnɾ)" Video

Combustive and ravenously raw, the brand new single "The Flood (ǝɔᴉʇsnɾ)" from Australian metalcore band In Hearts Wake merges real-life devastation with vivid sonic dexterity. Releasing today via UNFD, "The Flood (ǝɔᴉʇsnɾ)" also features Parkway Drive's Winston McCall on guest vocal duties.

Another piercing cut from In Hearts Wake's forthcoming sixth studio album Incarnation, due out this Friday July 12, "The Flood (ǝɔᴉʇsnɾ)" snapshots the band's experiences during the 2022 floods that ravaged Northern NSW, with the addition of fellow Byron Bay native McCall, who adds ferocious gravitas.

Balancing pummeling arrangements with fleeting moments of austere atmospherics, "The Flood (ǝɔᴉʇsnɾ)" ultimately channels genuine fear and tragedy into a hulking and cathartic metalcore masterpiece. And, as vocalist Jake Taylor reveals, the return of McCall on guest vocal duties following his feature on the 2012 In Hearts Wake track "Departure (Death)" organically transpired during the aftermath of the 2022 floods.
 
"The Flood. Where to start?," shares Taylor. "It was February 2022 and torrential rains hit our home region in Northern Rivers NSW. Entire towns swallowed two stories underwater. Homes and lives were lost. The floods were biblical. My step-dad narrowly escaped out of a second story window by jumping onto a floating mattress."
 
He continues, "In the weeks that followed, I was out in Lismore NSW delivering emergency supplies with the rest of the band and I bumped into Winston (vocalist of Parkway Drive), who was helping out on a food run. We couldn't believe the destruction we were seeing, and yet at the same time, the resilience and strength of the people. 12 years since Winston's last feature on Divination and it felt right to reconnect and collaborate on such an important event that happened to our community."

Watch the video for "The Flood (ǝɔᴉʇsnɾ)" below

In addition to McCall, Incarnation also boasts a sweltering lineup of guest features, including Paledusk vocalist Kaito Nagai on Shishigami シシ神 (ssǝɹdɯǝ ǝɥʇ), Chad Ruhlig of For the Fallen Dreams, David Gunn of King 810 and Alfonso Civile of Heartsick on Michigama (uɐᴉɔᴉƃɐɯ ǝɥʇ), and The Color Morale's Garret Rapp on Shellshock (ssǝʇsǝᴉɹd ɥƃᴉɥ ǝɥʇ).

Throughout the lead up to the release of their new album, In Hearts Wake have been operating an official Incarnation Tarot-themed website that fans can visit throughout the album rollout for access to behind the scenes, exclusive info, and Incarnation announcements. And for fans keen to sleuth a sneak peek at parts of the unreleased track "Feeding The Dead (ǝɔuɐɹǝdɯǝʇ)," In Hearts Wake are currently offering a gateway to finding the song's stem files hidden across the internet. Collect them all and piece them together to get your hands on the full instrumental for "Feeding The Dead (ǝɔuɐɹǝdɯǝʇ)" before its official release! For more info, visit here.

Recently appearing at UNIFY Off The Record and wowing audiences across Australia with their Decade Of Divination tour last year, In Hearts Wake now turn their gaze to their new full-length Incarnation in 2024, with the band also set to celebrate and farewell their journey to date with long-time bassist and vocalist Kyle Erich this September. Spanning Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, In Hearts Wake will also be joined by special guests PALEFACE SWISS, King 810, and Gravemind.

Ahead of the Incarnation Australian Tour and in conjunction with announcing Erich's departure, In Hearts Wake also recently shared a new single, "Farewell," with the track fittingly bringing to a close the monumental chapter for Erich and In Hearts Wake.

Portland's SUN ATOMS announces new 7" single 'Take This Love' via Little Cloud Records.

"Sun Atoms is a tripped-out opus packed with droning electronics, shimmering guitars, dayglo melodies and a deep, whispered delivery" ~ Brooklyn Vegan

"Swirling keyboards, chiming psych tinged licks and the foreboding attitude dashed vocals craft a foreboding and bristling concoction, it has echoes of the Mission, The Sisters of Mercy or the propulsive sound of Leonard Cohen‘s 'I'm Your Man’ album" ~ God is in the TV Zine

"Ebbing and flowing like Love and Rockets under a Spiritualized raga; the spirit of Bowie’s classic Moonage Daydream echoes through the band’s astral fabric” ~ First Look

"Artistic leap into an enthralling intersection of post-punk, indie rock and new wave... a gateway for your consciousness to coast into fascinating sonic realms" ~ Spill Magazine

“Sun Atoms bend and blend through luminary influences Leonard Cohen, The Cure, Moon Duo and Nick Cave in an amalgamation that combines psychedelic, dark wave, and post-modern pop” ~ The Big Takeover

"Sun Atoms fuses styles and sounds like a long lost Basquiat painting found in deep space among comets and stars” ~ Maximum Volume


In a whirlwind of sonic serendipity, Portland psychedelic gaze-wave outfit Sun Atoms presents their new single 'Take This Love', a sonic odyssey that transports listeners to a realm of pure musical enchantment. The fun continues in the clever sci-fi video, created by Bradley Tuazon at Oregon's world-famous Airplane Home. On July 26, this 2-track single will be released via Little Cloud Records digitally and on 7" vinyl, previewing Sun Atoms' sophomore album.

Sun Atoms is made up of bassist Peter G. Holmström (The Dandy Warhols, Pete International Airport), vocalist Jsun Atoms (The Upsidedown, Daydream Machine), multi-instrumentalist June Kang, Mars de Ponte (LoveBomb Go-Go), L.A. drummer Eric Rubalcava and Boise native Derek Spencer Longoria-Gomez (Hi Hazel). 

Mixed by iconic producer Jagz Kooner (Massive Attack, Primal Scream, Oasis, Garbage) and mastered by Keith Tenniswood (Spiritualized, Death In Vegas), 'Take This Love' stands as a testament to Sun Atoms' commitment to musical innovation and creativity with Jsun Atoms delving into introspective realms, while pondering the “hieroglyphs in bright lights” illuminated by the desert stars. Its lyrical crowning blow lies in the line “take this love and shove it up your heart”.

'Take This Love' came to life in the wee hours of the morning following a transformative show in the enigmatic locale of Pioneertown. Once at Joshua Tree Recording Studios, the band found themselves ensconced in a creative fervor at 3am, recorded by Tommy Dietrick (The Brian Jonestown Massacre, David J, Mark Gardener, Smallstone, Sky Parade). As the desert sands whispered ancient mysteries, the band delved into uncharted territory, forging a unique sonic tapestry that transcends convention.
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“We thought we'd be back earlier in the night, but hanging with friends after the show pushed us back a few hours. When we arrived at the studio, the house kit was already set up for our drummer, Eric. He and Tommy captured a driving thunderous rhythm, perfectly accenting the sequencing pattern June Kang brought in on the MPC. Peter came up with another one of his brilliant, hooky-pirate bass lines while our guitarist Derek tightroped the threshold of melody and fuzz. Enigmatic Martian muse Mars de Ponte added a celestial touch with ear-worm guitar leads and ethereal keys that linger long past the final chord. Peter later doubled the lead guitar line with a toy xylophone and Portland vocalist Allison Green (The Black Doors) also added her signature rich texture to the vocals," explains Jsun Adams.

Venturing into strange new sonic frontiers, the B-side 'And The Lion Saw The UFO' emerges as a sci-fi cautionary tale, resonating with experimental Krautrock beats and psychedelic textures. Initially recorded with Eric Crespo of experimental psych outfit Abronia, and featuring the illustrious Gregg Williams (Sheryl Crow, The Dandy Warhols) on hand drums, this auditory odyssey delves into dreamlike reverie, blurring the line between reality and imagination.

Meticulously crafted and imbued with cosmic energy, Sun Atoms' music captivates the senses, operating beyond the boundaries of sound and space. A genre-defying fusion of psychedelic rock, indie pop and post-punk, Sun Atoms push the boundaries of their own sonic exploration, inviting listeners on a musical escapade that defies categorization.

"From the start, 'Take This Love' captivated my ears with its mesmerizing rhythm and unapologetically bold lyrics. While the themes of love are familiar, Jason's lyrics always carry an element of surprise. The line "hieroglyphs in bright lights" inspired the wild idea of interdimensional love, a concept that, though unconventional, highlights the transcendent nature of love—a connection we can sense even without a shared language. Our idea was ambitious but the best way to visualize the song was through the story of two inter-dimensional beings trying to find each other," says video producer Bradley Tuazon.
 
"I had always wanted to film at the airplane home in Hillsboro, and this video's concept was perfect for it. Bruce Campbell (owner of the Airplane Home) kindly allowed us to film there. We didn’t really have a budget so we had to maximize our visuals with what was available to us. The location aided us in creating something fun, memorable and off the wall. From start to finish, we had just under a month to finalize storyboards, make costumes, and figure out logistics on top of our full-time jobs. This is the fifth production our crew has done this year, and I'm humbled each time we come together to create something special."

Earlier this year, Sun Atoms released their 'Ceiling Tiles' single on 7-inch vinyl, featuring the new wave-inspired single 'Ceiling Tiles' and the charismatic B-side (a unique fuzzed-out tribute to Leonard Cohen) called 'Tower of Song (in the key of JAMC)'. They also played a series of sold-out concerts with Dinosaur Jr. and shows with Federale, The Veldt and TREMOURS, in addition to playing Seagaze Festival and Treefort Festival, where they shared the stage with Ty Segall, A Place To Bury Strangers, Neko Case and Built To Spill.

The band debuted in 2021 with the album 'Let There Be Light', produced by Peter G. Holmström and mixed by iconic producer Stephen Street (Blur, The Smiths, The Cranberries), which involving contributions by The Black Angels’ Alex Maas, The Vandelles' Jasno Swarez  and Gregg Williams (Sheryl Crow, Blitzen Trapper). Since then, Sun Atoms has also played shows with Modest Mouse, Fishbone, Besnard Lakes, The Veldt and New Candys, and has shared the stage with the Allah Las, Broncho and Night Beats.

On July 26, 'Take This Love' will be released on 7-inch vinyl and fine digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. In the meantime, the 'Ceiling Tiles' single is also available on beautiful 7" vinyl.

CREDITS
Written and played by Peter G. Holmström, Jsun Atoms, June Kang, Derek Spencer Longoria-Gomez, Mars de Ponte, Eric Rubalcava
Produced and Engineered by Peter G. Holmström at Air Traffic Control
Recording (additional drums) by Gregg Williams at The Trench Studio
Initial Recording (add. vox) by Tommy Dietrick / Joshua Tree Recording Studio
Initial tracking by Eric Crespo at Red Lantern Studios
Mixed by Jagz Kooner at Stone Circle Studios (Avebury, England)
Mastered by Keith Tenniswood at Curve Pusher (Hastings, England)
Peter G. Holmström - bass, guitar, sequencers, keys, xylophone
June Kang - MPC, synths, percussion, guitar
Derek Spencer Longoria-Gomez - guitar, vocals
Mars de Ponte - guitar, keys, vocals, horns
Eric Rubalcava - drums, percussion
Jsun Atoms - vocals, guitar
Additional vocals by Allison Green
Hand drums by Gregg Williams
Lion Vocal Consult: Nate Wey & Christian Hurd
Cover artwork by James Coffman. Layout by Sean Gothman
Music video directed & edited by Brady Tuazon
Artist photos by Lisa Hagen Glynn 
Released by Little Cloud Records 2024
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

TOUR DATES
July 20  SANDY, Oregon - Shady Pines Fest, McKinnon Airpark
Aug 10  MAUPIN, Oregon - The Oasis
Sept 7  PORTLAND, Oregon - PDX POP FEST Main Stage, Downtown
Nov. 9   PORTLAND, Oregon - Show Bar (with The Veldt, Asteroid #4 & Los Mundos)


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