Garzi Unveils Brand New Single & Music Video "Drag"

Fresh from the vibrant crossroads of alternative rock and post-emo, Garzi has dropped his brand new single, "Drag" and it's accompanying music video, out now via Sumerian Records. Fans can stream the new track HERE and can watch the official music video below.

Speaking on his new track, Garzi shares

"This is a song that came very quickly to me and was such an important way for me to express my vulnerability."

Garzi's unique sound palette is a reflection of his diverse influences, drawing from the angst of punk and emo to the aggression of nu-metal and grunge, all while threading through the lyrical flow of rap. His journey from a Warped Tour devotee to a full-fledged artist is marked by his breakout hit 'Demonstrate', and collaborations with industry icons like John Feldmann, Travis Barker and Mephis May Fire's Matty Mullins.

About Garzi:

Garzi is an Alternative Rock artist who stands at the intersection's of Alt/Indie, Post Emo, Nü Metal, Grunge and Rap. His authentic gritty, angsty, yet soothing melodic voice soars over his array of stylistic tracks.

The Miami native was a self-described lover of Warped Tour and gravitated towards hard rock, punk and emo sounds like Melphis May Fire and Sleeping With Sirens. "It was a fitting soundtrack to feelings of isolation, of being an outsider during those teenage years especially as a POC punk"

In October 2017, he uploaded his first song and quit his day job the next day to pursue music full time. A slew of releases followed, culminating in his breakout, "Demonstrate" (with producers Nick Mira and Taz Taylor), which had popped off on SoundCloud and now has over 16.5 million streams on Spotify.

IN 2022 he released EP, ‘Careful What You Wish For’ which spawned tracks “Mess” (with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens), “HELLO//GOODBYE” (produced by John Feldmann and Travis Barker) and “PARANOIA” (remix) with Fever333 and Point North.

In late 2023, Garzi announced signing to world renowned independent label, Sumerian Records and dropped stand alone single 'Growin' Up", kicking off a whole new era. He then followed up with single "Much Better" in April of this year. With "Drag" he boldly steps further into his next chapter.

VITRIOL Kicks Off Extensive North American Tour in Support of Goatwhore

Death metal battalion VITRIOL will be embarking on an extensive North American tour in support of GOATWHORE. The trek will kick off tomorrow, August 9, in Baton Rouge, LA and will make its way through the continent until the final stop on September 30 in Pensacola, FL. The full itinerary can be found below!

VITRIOL's highly anticipated new album, 'Suffer & Become,' is now available worldwide via Century Media Records!

'Suffer & Become' is now available HERE. The album will be available digitally as well as in Standard CD Jewelcase, Ltd. Deep Blood Red LP (All ex-US Retail), Orange Crush LP (All US Retail), and Red / Yellow / Black Transp. Splatter LP (Band Exclusive).

GET TICKETS HERE

VITRIOL (w/ GOATWHORE)

+ Thantifaxath (8/9 - 9/2)

+ Necrofier (9/5 - 9/30)

+ HERAKLEION (8/9 - 8/14)

08/09: Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live

08/10: Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock

08/11: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger

08/12: Dallas, TX @ CheapSteaks

08/13: El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace

08/14: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

08/15: Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge

08/16: Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction

08/17: San Diego, CA @ Casbah

08/18: Los Angeles, CA @ 1720

08/20: Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar

08/21: Morro Bay, CA @ The Siren

08/22: San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge

08/23: Sacramento, CA @ The Starlet Room Harlow’s

08/24: Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theatre Pub

08/25: Portland, OR @ Dante's

08/27: Seattle, WA @ Substation

08/28: Vancouver, BC @ The Cobalt

08/30: Calgary, AB @ Commonwealth

08/31: Edmonton, AB @ The Starlite Room

09/02: Winnipeg, MB @ The Park Theatre

09/03: Fargo, ND @ The Aquarium

09/05: Cave In Rock, IL @ FTA Open Air

09/06: Iowa City, IA @ Gabe's

09/07: St Paul, MN @ Turf Club

09/08: Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade

09/09: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

09/10: Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups

09/11: Cleveland, OH @ No Class

09/12: Toledo, OH @ Frankies-Inner City

09/13: Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit

09/14: Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme

09/15: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

09/17: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

09/18: Ottawa, ON @ Brass Monkey

09/19: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar

09/20: Boston, MA @ Middle East

09/21: Syracuse, NY @ The Song & Dance

09/22: Brooklyn, NY @ Metal Injection Festival

09/23: Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedraft's

09/24: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

09/25: Chapel Hill, NC @ Local 506

09/27: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

09/28: Miami, FL @ Gramps

09/29: Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits

09/30: Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar

For Portland, Oregon's VITRIOL, nothing comes easy. Nothing. The title of their second Century Media album, 'Suffer & Become,' says it all. "The title really sums it up," says guitarist and vocalist Kyle Rasmussen. "I pushed things to a point while making this album where it almost became untenable. Things that were supposed to be done in weeks took months. It wasn't easy, but I think it was suffering well spent."

At the core of 'Suffer & Become' lies a profound sense of extremity and unease. This very essence defines Vitriol as the vanguard in death metal's evolutionary path—a sonic landscape characterized by its profound darkness, density, and the infusion of nanotechnological precision interwoven with intense, seething emotions. Not easy listening in the slightest. Since forming in 2013, Rasmussen and longtime co-conspirator, bassist, and co-vocalist Adam Roethlisberger have worked with a single-minded vision: to push the genre to its breaking point and invent a new uncompromising paradigm in the process. VITRIOL is a masterclass in pain – and that's just their jumping-off point.

Recounting VITRIOL's initial journey into the outer fringes of extremity, Rasmussen is characteristically thoughtful. "I was starving for something that didn't pull any punches," says Kyle of VITRIOL's caustic mission statement, which detonated into the realm of extreme metal with 2013's 'Antichrist' demo. "Death metal was important to me because it speaks to an aggression, a frustration that I had when I was younger. It wasn't just a sonic connection but an emotional connection, which made music almost a means to an end. What I saw happening in extreme metal at the time was almost a removal of emotion in favor of musicality, that fire, that piss and vinegar spirit. Basically, I wanted something that wanted me dead."

With 2017's 'Pain Will Define Their Death' EP, VITRIOL took its spot as one of the underground's most uncompromising exponents, leading them to join forces with Century Media. The resultant album, 2019's "To Bathe from the Throat of Cowardice," was nothing short of a crucial next step for the band and the genre itself. Decibel Magazine said, "Vitriol leave no doubt they are one of the best the genre has to offer, with shades of Nile, Hate Eternal, and Anaal Nathrakh frequently peeking through." Hitting the road that year, at first in Europe with Nile and then in the US with Cattle Decapitation and Atheist, and then Vader before the onset of Covid, VITRIOL was quick to establish themselves as much of an uncompromising force onstage as they are on record.

"Doing 'Black Seeds of Vengeance' alongside Karl Sanders [of Nile] onstage in Europe on our very first tour was nothing short of a 'pinch me' moment," Kyle recounts from VITRIOL's early touring days. "More recently, we were touring with Morbid Angel, and Steve Tucker, who is my favorite Morbid Angel vocalist, came out of his dressing room in a VITRIOL t-shirt and exclaimed that we were one of his favorite new bands! That blew my mind as a fan, first and foremost – a total 'Holy Fuck!' moment." 

'Suffer & Become' is nothing short of a benchmark for VITRIOL (rounded out by guitarist Daniel Martinez and Matt Kilner). It's as dense and blackened as anything to erupt from Rasmussen's vision of sonic disorder. From the onset of the opening track, "Shame and Its Afterbirth," there's a new sense of openness, grandeur, and occasional beauty in VITRIOL's aural arsenal. "I wanted to have an album that had a stark duality to it," says Kyle. "Very high highs and very low lows. We're very familiar with the lows but not so much with the triumphant highs. I wanted the album to have more of a sense of optimism to it, both lyrically and musically. I wanted the album to convey a sense of optimism that probably gets lost in the black maelstrom that is the first album." 

Produced by Rasmussen and mixed by Dave Otero (Archspire, Cattle Decapitation), 'Suffer &

Become' isn't merely the sound of VITRIOL upping the ante in death metal's musical arms race; it is also the sound of salvation for its driving force. "Living in the world of that first album was very difficult for me," says Rasmussen. "It's not a nice place. It was very intentionally imbalanced in the same way a horror film is imbalanced. I wanted a healthier world for me to live in, and I believe I achieved that."

Not that the writing and recording of 'Suffer & Become' was anything short of soul-rending. Rasmussen labored over the creation of the album in the studio, on tour in hotel rooms, to the point of painstaking obsessiveness. Kyle is straightforward about the grueling record-making process and its personal impact. "The record feels a bit like a Jungian Dante's Inferno," he states. "Plumbing the circles of my personal, psychological, and spiritual hell and then purposely refocusing it so it's not the unhinged, dark catharsis of the first album. This record is a lot more vulnerable."

Songs like "Weaponized Loss" or "The Flowers of Sadism" are what Kyle describes as a "dark baptism" in comparison to the absolute darkness of "To Bathe…". The sound of VITRIOL remains as joyless and dark as ever, but with a glimmer of hope. VITRIOL has taken its trauma-put-to-sound approach to the next level and discovered a new sense of beauty in the blackness. 'Suffer & Become' is death metal with a bloody, beating heart.

Line-Up:

Kyle Rasmussen - Guitars and Vocals

Adam Roethlisberger - Bass and Vocals

Matt Kilner - Drums

Daniel Martinez - Guitars

Producer // Mixing // Mastering:

Dave Otero

Album artwork:

Dylan Humphries

Photo Credit:

Peter Beste

Bio:

Mike Gitter

Physical Formats:

Standard CD Jewelcase

Ltd. Deep Blood Red LP (All ex-US Retail)

Orange Crush LP (All US Retail)

Red / Yellow / Black Transp. Splatter LP (Band Exclusive) 

VOLA Release Latest Track "I Don't Know How We Got Here" + Lyric Video (via Mascot Label Group)

Today, the Danish-Swedish quartet VOLA reveal the elegantly hypnotic new single “I Don’t Know How We Got Here”. The song is taken from their new studio album ‘Friend of a Phantom’, which will be released via Mascot Records on 1 November. You can watch the visualiser below.

The band will also play festivals over the summer and their headline Friend of a Phantom European tour will begin on 1 November and will call through Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, The Netherlands. Tickets available HERE.

VOLA have always had the remarkable ability to get under the skin of a song with incredibly affecting subject matter. Talking about the new song, Asger Mygind explains: "'I Don’t Know How We Got Here’ interweaves stories about tragic events in society with a story about a relationship slowly dying out. It seeks to portray the feeling of disbelief that follows when something valuable vanishes right in front of us.”

It has been three years since the release of VOLA's defining album, ‘Witness’. They've since wrapped up two tours of the US with several venues upgraded due to overwhelming demand, as well as sold-out shows in New York, Chicago and the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles, where the band struck up a friendship with In Flames' Anders Fridén - who features on the new album on the song, “Cannibal”. Their first tour of Canada resulted in sold-out shows in Toronto and Montreal, and they rounded off the continent with triumphant South American shows in Mexico, Brazil, and a sold-out show in Chile.

The Danish-Swedish quartet - Asger Mygind (vocals/guitar), Martin Werner (keys), Nicolai Mogensen (bass), and Adam Janzi (drums) - are now to set free their fourth studio album. Their strength has always been combining a multitude of ideas within a single song, packing it in with a grandiose power that can be as ferocious as it can be delicate.  

Talking about their evolution, Janzi says. "We have had the time to internalise ‘Witness’ and let its aftermath sink in, which has shaped how we approached ‘Friend Of A Phantom.’ Our personal tastes have changed, the way we approach our instruments and songwriting has changed, our lives have changed, time has passed, and adventures have been had. Whatever piece of melancholy that ‘Witness' had, has just grown and become a central part of this new album. I feel that VOLA has grown and reached a new moment in its life, maturing."

With the announcement of the new album, they revealed the video for “Break My Lying Tongue”. The song showcases VOLA's signature blend of introspective lyrics and intricate soundscapes, offering a deep dive into themes of misalignment and emotional vulnerability. With its haunting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, it stands out as a powerful and evocative piece.

Last year they released the first taster of new material when they dropped "Paper Wolf". Talking about the song, Mygind offers, "We never put boundaries on our songwriting but merely search for a direction that feels unexplored and exciting to us. With "Paper Wolf", we suddenly found ourselves in a territory where an old-school metal atmosphere crept into our blend of sounds. We liked what we heard and then ran with it at full speed.”

VOLA has been one of Europe's most exciting metal bands in recent years, catapulting them onto the international stage. They've become a formidable live draw that has seen them also tour with Devin Townsend - including playing the Royal Albert Hall London; they've opened for Evanescence and played festivals such as ArcTanGent (UK), Graspop (Belgium), Tuska (Finland), Roskilde (Denmark), Copenhell (Denmark), CL Prog (Chile) and more. 

Known for their innovative approach to progressive metal, VOLA continues to captivate audiences with their blend of intense rhythmic complexity and poignant lyrical narratives. With this perpetual evolution, the pressure doesn't consume them. "There is always the pressure of continuing to climb the mountain," reflects Janzi. "Embracing change and whatever new chapters may wait around the corner is a way to make life more enjoyable."

VOLA Is:

Asger Mygind (vocals/guitar)

Martin Werner (keys)

Nicolai Mogensen (bass)

Adam Janzi (drums)

Iconic singer songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan releases Songbook this September

One of the most revered singer-songwriters of his generation records pared down versions of 12 songs from his outstanding catalogue

Includes the first ever re-recording of his 1971 classic single ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ and a new song written specifically for the album,
‘A Kiss Is A Kiss’

Watch the video for ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ Below:

Pre-order: https://gilbertosullivan.lnk.to/SongbookPR

Following the acclaim and success of his last two studio albums – 2018’s Gilbert O’Sullivan and 2022’s Driven (“a songwriting masterclass” – ★★★★Uncut magazine) – on September 27 BMG release Songbook, a newly recorded, stripped-down journey through 12 songs from Gilbert O’Sullivan’s illustrious career.

The idea for Songbook arose after O’Sullivan’s 2022 Barbican show (where The Charlatans’ Tim Burgess duetted with him on ‘Nothing Rhymed’). BMG came up with the idea and suggested O’Sullivan record it in such a way to capture the instrumentation and interplay between him and guitarist Bill Shanley.

After carefully selecting the 12 songs that would be re-recorded, Gilbert insisted the songs should be recorded at a venue with no audience and not in a studio. Thereafter, recording took place over two days in late 2023 at Lafayette, King’s Cross with O’Sullivan on piano, long-time guitarist Bill Shanley and Andy Wright (Simply Red, Jeff Beck, Simple Minds, and Imelda May) and Gavin Goldberg on production duties.

The resulting album is a stripped back journey through the extraordinary songwriting of this master craftsman, one of the most gifted and consistently brilliant songwriters of his generation.

Iconic early O’Sullivan songs ‘Nothing Rhymed’, ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’, ‘We Will’ and ‘Happiness Is You and Me’, are joined by songs from Gilbert’s most recent albums, including 2018’s ‘Dansette Dreams and 45s’ and ‘I’ll Never Love Again’, and 2022’s ‘Blue Anchor Bay’, songs that are equal in their brilliance to his early work.

Songbook’s intimacy exemplifies Gilbert O’Sullivan’s unique blend of melodic craftsmanship, witty wordplay, topical acuity and surrealist humour, which has given him an enduring and endearing career.

O’Sullivan’s songwriting knack has outlived and transcended fashion, global million-sellers and critical acclaim, in a career that has spanned 55 years and Top 10 singles and no. 1’s around the world, including the classic ‘Alone Again (Naturally)’ which topped the US charts for six weeks and earned him three Grammy nominations.

British recognition soon followed with the songs ‘Clair’ and ‘Get Down’ reaching the summit of the UK singles charts and his LP “Back to Front” topping the album charts.

In the same year, at the 18th. Ivor Novello awards, Gilbert was named ‘Song Writer of the Year’ - to date he has won three Ivor Novello awards and in recent times, performed alongside other artists at BBC Proms in the Park; made four appearances at Glastonbury including the main stage and toured extensively throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, Japan and America.

Gilbert’s Ethan Johns-produced self titled 2018 album was acclaimed upon it’s release by the likes of MOJO magazine and secured his highest chart position for four decades. His 2022 album ‘Driven became his most critically well received album to date, awarded four stars in MOJO’, Uncut and Record Collector, with Shindig! magazine proclaiming it his best ever album.

His legacy and influence has been acknowledged by his diverse range of artists, including Paul Weller, Nina Simone, Neil Diamond, Pet Shops Boys and Elton John, James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), Paul Heaton, Ron Sexsmith, Mick Hucknall, Boy George, The Lemon Twigs, Cmat, Michael Bublé and Diana Krall.

This year Gilbert received ‘Freedom of Waterford City’ in Ireland, the place of his birth.

NOTES
Gilbert O’Sullivan’s career has spanned 55 years. His first single proper Nothing Rhymed was released in 1970 and almost overnight it achieved Top 10 status In the UK charts. His debut album Himself was littered with the most perfect examples of his art and craftsmanship. Top 10 singles abounded, including the classic, Alone Again (Naturally). His second album, 1972’s Back To Front, firmly cemented Gilbert amongst the world’s best. This critically acclaimed album topped both the UK and US charts for an astonishing six weeks, earning him not one but three Grammy nominations.

British recognition soon followed with the songs Clair and Get Down reaching the summit of the UK singles charts and his LP Back To Front topping the album charts. In the same year at the 18th Ivor Novello Awards Gilbert was named ‘Song Writer of the Year’. To date he has won three Ivor Novello awards, and in recent times performed alongside artists including Ray Davies. He has also headlined Glastonbury (where he was once joined on stage by Squeeze’s Glenn Tilbrook), BBC Proms In The Park, toured extensively throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe, Japan and Australia.

Gilbert’s Ethan Johns-produced, self-titled 2018 album was acclaimed upon its release by the likes of MOJO magazine, and secured his highest chart position in four decades.

His 2022 album, Driven, became his most critically well received album to date. Awarded four stars in MOJO, Uncut and Record Collector, with Shindig! magazine proclaiming it “his best ever album.”

His legacy and influence has been acknowledged by a diverse range of artists, including: Paul Weller, Nina Simone, Neil Diamond, James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem), Ron Sexsmith, Har Mar Superstar, Mick Hucknall, Gary Barlow, Boy George, Rumer, The Lemon Twigs, Empire Of The Sun, CMAT, Michael Bublé and Diana Krall.

Last year Gilbert received ‘Freedom of Waterford City’ in Ireland, the place of his birth.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: 
http://www.gilbertosullivan.co.uk

Dose of Adolescence Announce New Album + Drop "Get Back Up" — LISTEN // Band Signed to XOVR, Label Founded by Korn's Brian "Head" Welch

Southern California stalwarts Dose of Adolescence have returned! They just dropped the new song "Get Back Up," which appears on the forthcoming albumZircon Ave., out via XOVR RECORDS on November 15.

It's the first new music from the band in over a decade.

Watch the lyric video and listen to the song below. 

Dose of Adolescence are known for their blend of catchy pop stylings, hip-hop cadences, and grungey, punk rock distortion and "Get Back Up" will not disappoint fans of the band's signature sound. It's a high energy rager about taking the haymakers life throws at you and not giving up! It's powered by thunderous beats and a robust singalong. You'll be adding this track to your favorite gym playlist in no time.

 "I'm so incredibly thankful to be releasing new music," says the band's lead guitarist Timmy Brown. "We did not think we'd ever play a show again, let alone put out a new album. This song epitomizes that idea of thinking you have been knocked down and something is over — and then you get back up again!"

Indeed, "Get Back Up" is your new mantra.

Dose of Adolescence emerged onto the Inland Empire punk scene in 1999, initially a pastime that swiftly transformed into a lifelong dream for the Brown brothers: Jimmy Brown (Lead Vocalist) and Timmy Brown (Lead Guitarist). Over the past 24 years, Dose of Adolescence have left an indelible mark on the pop/punk landscape, gracing numerous stages and sharing the limelight with iconic artists like Brian "Head" Welch of Korn, Lit, P.O.D., A Day To Remember, Anberlin, Switchfoot, Dirty Headz, and Sick Puppies.

Their journey includes notable accolades and performances, such as nominations for the Rebel Music Award and the gnarliest Rock/Hard Rock song at the 11th Annual Independent Music Awards. They triumphed in MTV2's Rallying The Underground, headlined the Wahoos Scion Tour, and unleashed chaos at the 2010 Vans Warped Tour.

XOVR(pronounced "Crossover") is the label owned and operated by Brian "Head" Welch of KORN fame.

ACCVSED Share "Avoider" Video

Heavy act ACCVSED have just released the video for their brand new single "Avoider" via Arising Empire, showcasing an evolution of their most aggressive and unrelenting side. The band ushers in a new era marked by a sense of darkness and brutality previously unheard.

Watch the video below.

"Avoider" delves into the recurring cycle of fearing emotional vulnerability and consequently falling back into destructive patterns. The protagonist, afraid of accepting help and affection, pushes away the good in their life. Despite yearning for liberation and understanding, they only realize their mistake when it's already too late. Musically, ACCVSED didn't stray far from their distinctive sound, packing cheeky riffs mixed with brutal yet elegant vocals and a characteristic, impelling hook."

Since their formation in 2021, ACCVSED have adhered to one principle: presenting themselves to the world authentically, without playing a role or sugarcoating their expressions. They channel their deepest traumas and fears into their music, creating a distinct and energetic blend of bold guitar riffs, unique vocals, and raw emotion. This combination shapes their sound into an unstoppable force.

Hailing from Wiesbaden, ACCVSED quickly realized that being a local band was not their ambition. They moved swiftly and made a significant impact on the music scene with their debut EP, House of Doubt, released in December 2023. The breakthrough single "Currents" led the six-song EP, establishing a foundation for their constantly evolving musical style and garnering them worldwide attention. This success resulted in support shows and festival appearances throughout Germany.

Ashley McBryde Performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" + "GMA3"

GRAMMY award winner Ashley McBryde performed on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this morning, August 7, bringing her No Depression-dubbed “soaring anthem of self-determination” and current single “The Devil I Know” to audiences nationwide. Watch her interview and performance HERE.
 
Chatting about the cover art for her album The Devil I Know, which features five representations of the different facets of McBryde’s personality, she shared with Michael Strahan, “The whole process of making this record was that we all have different aspects of ourselves, some that we love to embrace, some that we do not love to embrace. So this whole process has been about not just coming to terms with it, but learning how to fall in love with all those aspects.”
 
The Arkansas native also joined “GMA3: What You Need To Know” with album closer “6th of October,” a song written by McBryde with Blue Foley and CJ Field after the passing of one of her longtime collaborators, Randall Clay, with Field bringing in a song he’d started with Clay. The track has since become a celebration of self-compassion among her fans, with Billboard sharing “acceptance and self-assuredness flows particularly on album closer ‘6th of October,’” while Arkansas Democrat-Gazette calls it “bittersweet, John Prine-ish.” Watch her interview and performance HERE.
 
Named one of the best country albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, Paste, Holler and more, the cover art for The Devil I Know represents different parts of McBryde’s personality: Joan of Arkansas, the Golden Gal, Girl in Red, Blackout Betty and Ashley Damn McBryde. To celebrate each one, McBryde compiled playlists of her songs from each persona, with the full collection titled Meet the Family.
 
McBryde recently wrapped The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat and will perform headlining dates across the U.S. through the summer before joining Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour this fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

Ashley McBryde Tour Dates
 
Aug. 8             Erie County Fair // Hamburg, NY
Aug. 11           Illinois State Fair // Springfield, IL
Aug. 16           Cape Cod Melody Tent // Hyannis, MA
Aug. 18           South Shore Music Circus // Cohasset, MA
Aug. 23           North Texas Fair and Rodeo // Denton, TX
Aug. 24           Riverwind Casino // Norman, OK
Aug. 30           Du Quoin State Fair // Du Quoin, IL
Aug. 31           Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff // New Orleans, LA
Sept. 1             William A. Floyd Amphitheater // Anderson, SC
Sept. 7             Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 13           Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2024 // Bristol, TN
Sept. 14           Renfro Valley Entertainment Center // Mt. Vernon, KY
Sept. 17           Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 20           PNC Music Pavilion // Charlotte, NC*
Sept. 21           Credit One Stadium // Charleston, SC*
Oct. 3              Pueblo Memorial Hall // Pueblo, CO
Oct. 4              Union Colony Civic Center // Greeley, CO
Oct. 12            Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Oct. 18            Visalia Fox Theatre // Visalia, CA
Oct. 20            GoldenSky Festival 2024 // Sacramento, CA
Oct. 25            The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion // The Woodlands, TX*
Nov. 8             Princess Theatre // Decatur, AL
Nov. 15           Wells Fargo Center // Philadelphia, PA*
Nov. 16           Bryce Jordan Center // University Park, PA*
Dec. 6              WCOL Winter Wonder Jam // Columbus, OH
Dec. 13            MGM Grand Garden Arena // Las Vegas, NV*
 
*Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour

Photo Credit: Katie Kauss

About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time nominee. Her latest album The Devil I Know was released to critical acclaim, earning a title as one of the best country albums of the year from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, PASTE, Holler and more. The Arkansas native will headline shows across the U.S. this summer before joining Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour this fall. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube.

Jonas Group Publishing Signs Award-Winning Songwriter Justin Ebach

Two-time SESAC Songwriter of the Year Justin Ebach has signed with Jonas Group Publishing. He has six No. 1 singles to his credit, including Luke Bryan’s “Down To One,” Jordan Davis’s multi-platinum “Singles You Up,” and most recently Jon Pardi’s “Your Heart or Mine.” His smash singles “Sleep Without You” and Here Tonight,” recorded by Brett Young, are both two-time Mutli-platinum. 
 
“I'm very excited about the opportunity to work with Leslie,” said Ebach. “She has been a great friend and a great source of wisdom over the years. I'm grateful to Kevin for believing in me and putting this deal together to make me a part of the Jonas crew. I look forward to celebrating a lot of success together.”
 
He is currently enjoying chart success with Warren Zeider’s “Relapse,” “Truck On Fire” with Carly Pearce, “Young Love & Saturday Nights” by Chris Young, and “Find Another Bar” recorded by Chris Lane. His songs have been recorded by a diverse array of artists, including Keith Urban, Dan + Shay, Lauren Daigle, Cole Swindell, Jason Aldean and many others. 
 
“The Jonas team are Ebach believers,” said Leslie DiPiero, President of Jonas Group Publishing. “Justin is an exceptional talent whose songwriting resonates with artists and fans alike. We are excited to welcome him to the JGP family and to support him as he continues to create music that inspires and connects with people around the world.”
 
“We are honored to have Justin, and his incredible catalog join our roster,” said Kevin Jonas Sr., Founder/Chairman of Jonas Group Entertainment. “His proven track record and versatility as a songwriter make him a perfect fit with our vision. In addition to his artistry, what stands out is his unwavering work ethic and passion for music. This partnership goes beyond numbers. It’s about a shared vision and love for what we do.”
 
Additionally, Jonas Group Publishing has acquired Ebach’s catalog. “Jonas Group Entertainment also wants to extend our gratitude to a few of our partners who were instrumental in helping us achieve this great partnership with Justin Ebach,” added Jonas. “We are thankful for our partners Access Media Advisory and Teresa Miles Walsh, Dave and Ruscell Pavlin, Serengeti Asset Management, Moghan Music, Alex Hartnett, and Winslett Studnicky McCormick & Bomser.”      
 
His music has also enjoyed sync placement across multiple platforms and networks, including ABC, FOX, and NBC. 

Pictured from L to R: Lydia Schultz Cahill (Sr. Creative Dir./Creative Services, SESAC), Shannan Hatch (SVP/Head of Nashville Creative, SESAC) George Kreis (Pres., Jonas Group Ent.), Kevin Jonas Sr. (Founder/Chairman, Jonas Group Ent.), JUSTIN EBACH (Hitmaker, Jonas Group Publishing), Janine Ebach (GM/Owner, Ebach Entertainment), Leslie T. DiPiero (Pres., Jonas Group Publishing), Emily Peacock (Sr. Creative Dir., Jonas Group Publishing), David Crow (Partner, Milom|Crow|Kelley|Beckett|Shehan PLC)

Photo Credit: Cole Barnhill

ABOUT JONAS GROUP PUBLISHING:
Established in 2020, Jonas Group Publishing (JGP) is a division of Jonas Group Entertainment (JGE), founded by Kevin Jonas, Sr. in 2005.  Under the leadership of President Leslie DiPiero, JGP is home to a burgeoning consortium of groundbreaking songwriters, including Terri Jo Box, Justin Ebach, Franklin Jonas, David Kamulsky, Bailee Madison, and Amy Stroup. Headquartered on famed Music Row, JGP continues to grow its footprint through new signings, catalog acquisitions, recordings, and sync placements. 

LA music maverick Love Ghost and industrial-altrock titan SKOLD sign to Metropolis Records for debut album

Iconic US-based label Metropolis Records is pleased to announce the signing of Love Ghost x SKOLD for their debut eponymous album, scheduled for release on November 22. The first single ‘Nightshade and Cocaine’ will be available to the world on August 28, .

2023 brought the debut single from Love Ghost's collaboration with industrial / alt-rock legend Tim Skold (SKOLD, Shotgun Messiah, KMFDM, Marilyn Manson, Motionless in White) - 'Payback', which is an edgy, soul biting song about revenge and redemption. This creative partnership meshes the raw energy of grunge with the driving rhythms of industrial rock, embellished with pop and gothic sensibilities.

"Metropolis Records is proud to announce the debut collaborative album from Love Ghost and Tim Skold.  Metropolis has had a long-standing relationship with Tim Skold, and it has always been a pleasure to work with this very talented person.  When Tim brought this project to us, there was no doubt in our mind that we wanted to take it on. This is our first time working with Love Ghost. In welcoming him to the Metropolis family, he has been nothing but an absolute joy to work with," says Nina Heckman of Metropolis Records.  

"The Love Ghost x SKOLD collaboration mixes both of their distinct sounds to make a new and unique album, which we are excited to bring to the public."

'Nightshade and Cocaine' pre-save  https://ingrv.es/night-shade-and-coca-rd2-f
Single pre-order  https://loveghostxskold. bandcamp.com/album/nightshade- and-cocaine

Apart from releasing solo music as SKOLD and as half of the duo Not My God (with Nero Bellum), Swedish musician and record producer Tim Skold is perhaps best known for his work with KMFDM, Shotgun Messiah, Marilyn Manson, and Motionless in White.  In addition to being a full-fledged band member of Marilyn Manson for several world tours, Skold produced their #1 Billboard US charting album 'The Golden Age of Grotesque', cover versions of 'Tainted Love', 'Personal Jesus' and the controversial album 'Eat Me, Drink Me'. He later co-produced two Motionless in White albums. As SKOLD, he has released several albums and toured extensively with Front Line Assembly and Motionless in White, among others.

Love Ghost is an enigmatic Los Angeles-based indie rock band, known for their distinctive blend of grunge, alternative rock and post-punk, informed by the Seattle tradition as much as Soundcloud-era fearlessness. Founded by vocalist-guitarist Finnegan Bell, the band quickly garnered attention for their mature lyrics, a multitude of collaborations and raw, energetic sound. They have toured extensively all over the world and have earned plaudits from such publications as Rolling Stone, Alternative Press, American Songwriter and New Noise.

"I met Tim Skold and his wife Erin on Halloween night at the Viper Room in Los Angeles. I was a massive fan of Skold, and I was surprised to see him there. I asked him if I could take a picture with him and was very excited when he said yes. To my surprise, Erin and him reached out about the possibility of us making music together. I was ecstatic about the opportunity. We have an electric synergy together, and Skold’s wisdom and creativity really pushed me to my fullest artistic potential. Creating the album with Skold, was a unique and magical experience," says Finnegan Bell.

Tim Skold adds, "I still remember meeting Finn the first time because of his almost electric energy but it was my wife Erin’s idea that he and I should make music together. I have worked with many different artists by now but this one is still a unique and refreshing experience. We came together with a special chemistry and I really feel that it is well represented in the music. The first single 'Nightshade and Cocaine' shows off an almost schizophrenic diversity that is a thread for the entire album."

As of August 28, the 'Nightshade and Cocaine' single will be available everywhere digitally, including Bandcamp, where it can already be pre-ordered. The full 'Love Ghost and SKOLD' album will be released on November 22.

ALBUM CREDITS
All songs written and performed by Finnegan Seeker Bell & Tim Skold,
Except for ‘Payback’ - Written by Finnegan Seeker Bell, Tim Skold & Daniel Matias Alcala
Produced by Tim Skold
Additional Production by Daniel Matias Alcala - tracks 03, 05, 11
Additional Production by Corin Batchler - all other tracks
Recorded at Seeker Studios (Glendale, CA) & The Una-Bomber Shack (Studio City, CA)
Mastered by Tim Skold
Intro features the voice of Jeff Daniel Phillips
Cover artwork by Tim Skold
Released by Metropolis Records
Artist photos by Jim Louvau 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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LEGENDARY PROG BAND NEKTAR SETS OFF ON A MISSION TO MARS, THE FIRST IN THEIR NEW TRILOGY DROPPING ON AUGUST 30

Formed in Germany in 1969, Nektar favored extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the progenitors of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A Tab in the Ocean” (1972) and “Remember the Future” (1973). Nearly 20 albums later, the band’s artistic and personal charisma has earned them masses of devoted fans along with their album “The Other Side” (2020) which was Number 1 on Amazon Progressive Music. For over half a century, Nektar has been the guiding star for countless fans, leading them on mesmerizing expeditions through the vast expanses of the cosmos and the depths of the ocean. With their unique fusion of progressive rock and stunning visuals, these trailblazing prog-rock legends have ignited the imaginations of generations.

As they began the next 50 years of their career, they kicked it off earlier this year with “Journey to The Other Side – Live at The Dunellen Theatre June 10, 2023”. Capturing the band with a 2CD/Blu-Ray set clocking in at over 2 and 1/2 hours and spanning the band’s entire career with classics like “Remember the Future Parts 1 & 2”, “A Tab in the Ocean”, and the last to have primary member Ron Howden who died suddenly at the age of 78 on September 29th, 2023.

Listen to “Mission To Mars” below:

Now Nektar is broadening their horizons with the first in the Mission to Mars trilogy. Their first to feature new drummer, Jay Dittamo, alongside longtime members Ryche Chlanda (guitars, vocals), Kendall Scott (keyboards, synths), Maryann Castello (vocals) and original founding member Derek “Mo” Moore (bass guitar, vocals). From the rocking title track “Mission to Mars” to the beautiful “I’ll Let You In,” Nektar covers all the prog rock bases while venturing into some new melodic territories. As both Mo and Ryche state, “Mission to Mars’ hails back to Nektar’s early roots before prog music was even a term, a blend of rock and progressive elements that define Nektar’s musical evolution. From day one we had a special feeling about our new album ‘Mission to Mars. ’ We hope you do too.”

The band kicks off the next leg of the Mission to Mars tour in August.

Tickets for dates: https://nektarsmusic.com/events/

AUG 24: Williams Center, Rutherford, NJ - Home of Progstock
AUG 25: My Fathers Place, Glen Cove, NY
AUG 27: The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank, NJ
SEPT 6: Nene Valley Rock Festival 2024, Grimsthorpe, UK

There are a limited number of autographed bundles available while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/nektar

Bundle Includes:
• One (1) Nektar "Mission To Mars" CD or LP
• One (1) Nektar "Mission To Mars" 10x10 Signed Print

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Alan Robert Achieves Milestone With Latest Coloring Book "The Beauty Of Horror: Haunted Holidays"

HORROR ILLUSTRATOR AND LIFE OF AGONY BASSIST, ALAN ROBERT, UNLEASHES A NEW ADULT COLORING CRAZE, THE BEAUTY OF HORROR, HAUNTED HOLIDAYS: ANOTHER GOREGEOUS COLORING BOOK

LATEST RELEASES BOTH IMMEDIATELY BECOME #1 RELEASES ON AMAZON

Fans of all ages, welcome to the horrific, beautiful world of ALAN ROBERT's design!

Released August 6, the latest creation from our celebrated musician and horror-illustrator, The Beauty of Horror Haunted Holidays: Another Goregeous Coloring Book, became an immediate Amazon #1 New Release.

For those who are unfamiliar with Robert's intricate and detailed works of art, this stat may be surprising, but once you dig in, you're welcomed into a Burton-esque atmosphere that is as addictive as it is impressive. 

"Creating these books is like a never-ending art project between me and the fans," explains Alan Robert. "It's amazing to see how horror colorists from all over the world unleash their creativity and bring these designs to life. It's a honor to be part of it."

No stranger to the Amazon Best Seller category, Alan's July release, Universal Monsters: The Official Coloring Book, also promptly hit the #1 spot, confidently securing his place as a true master of his craft. A book built on the love for cult-classic horror films, Alan Robert brings scary to the masses in a supremely digestible and ultra charming fashion. In fact, his success in this arena was solidified after the release of his very first book, earning him a coveted spot on the New York Times' best sellers list. 

Dubbed by Revolver Magazine as "the King of Horror Coloring Books," Alan Robert is here to stay and only has more up his sleeve with projects set to hit the rest of 2024. Of those upcoming projects, the most anticipated by far, is the September release of Beetlejuice: The Official Coloring Book, a celebration of "the ghost with the most" that aligns quite nicely with the long-awaited Tim Burton sequel, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice.

In a world that can be quite horrific, we welcome Alan Robert and his coloring books; healthy escapes from reality with which adults (and kids alike!) are able to unlock their creativity. Serving horror in detail and fun, Alan Robert has cemented his space as a musician AND artist, not one or the other. Keep your eyes peeled — literally — for Robert's next illustrated tour de force!

FEDERALE presents 'The Worst Thing I Ever Did Was Ever Loving You' feat. JENNY DON'T

“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 presents their latest single 'The Worst Thing I Ever Did Was Ever Loving You' feat. Jenny Don't, a song cast in the mold of the storied duets of Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra. This superb duet is from Federale's sixth studio album 'Reverb & Seduction', newly released via Jealous Butcher Records. Led by Collin Hegna, a long-standing member of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, this record marks the band's 20th anniversary. 

Set to a Beatles-inspired backbeat and adorned with period-correct strings and pedal steel, this song is an homage to the sounds of 1968. A time when psychedelia, country, rock, soul and crooners all started blending together to create a melange of genres that could only exist in that magical point in time. Except it exists now too thanks to Federale & Ameripolitan Music Awards-winning chanteuse Jenny Don’t of Jenny Don't and The Spurs.

Often in the Hazlewood-penned songs of the late 60s, Lee would write about a bedraggled yet loveable rogue that somewhat resembles himself but notably this character is always down on his luck. And the object of his affections simultaneously mocks him but can’t quite give him up. In Federale’s “The Worst Thing..” we find Jenny Don’t taking up the mantle of the femme fatale that’s just had enough of her loser worser half. Meanwhile, Federale’s Collin Hegna goes down a laundry list of all the bad things he’s done (and there’s plenty), but somehow the worst thing he ever did was falling in love. Not even his worst behaviour (involving booze, drugs, gambling, and winding up with a bloody nose from something or other) can rival his moral ineptitude in causing a good woman to fall for a bad man. But Jenny has had enough of his bragging and excuses. She knows the score and isn't afraid to let this loser know who’s won and who’s lost. And it ain’t her.

For over a dozen years, Jenny Don't and The Spurs has been known for their high-energy Country Western style and captivating stage presence, having garnered a global following with their infectious enthusiasm. Collin Hegna also happened to record and mix the band's latest record 'Broken Hearted Blue' (out now on Fluff & Gravy Records) at Revolver Studios in Portland.

Filmed entirely on 16mm Kodak 200t film, the video for 'The Worst Thing' was inspired by the amazing one-shot music videos of the late 60s that were seen on shows such as the Ed Sullivan Show and The Tonight Show. Often shot live with little to no editing, they often featured minimal sets and creative theatrical lighting. With the performers often lip-syncing to their pre-recorded material, it was up to the camera and the performer to bring the performance to life.

This video involved three takes straight through so that the singer's positions could be shifted for the various points of view being portrayed in the lyrics of the song. The only editing entailed cutting between takes to create this effect. Cinematographer Joe Bowden used the Eclair NPR 16mm camera, created in 1963 in France - revolutionary for its portability and noiseless design, and  a favorite of documentary and independent filmmakers of the 1960s and 70s. Shot in Portland, Oregon at Desert Island Studios, this is an authentic representation of how music videos were created in the era the song is set in.

'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, with Federale now also drawing from wide-ranging inspirations.

Federale has carved out a unique niche within the indie music landscape, blending their signature spaghetti-Western instrumental sound with moody vocal arrangements in the spirit of Lee Hazlewood and late-era Leonard Cohen. With a penchant for the darkly romantic, our narrator guides us through these stories in deep baritone.. Distorted guitars, mellotrons and 70s inspired string arrangements sit side by side with driving drum patterns and moaning pedal steel.

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. The album also involves numerous Portland rock-scene vets, including talents from The Dandy Warhols, The Shivas, Roselit Bone, Rogue Wave and Delines.  Members of The Black Angels, Mission Spotlight and Courtney Barnett's Band, plus Grammy-nominated producer Hunter Lea (Nancy Sinatra / Lee Hazlewood reissues) and Andrew Joslyn (Nancy Wilson, Kei$ha, Macklemore, Mark Lanegan),

 Maintaining a retro vibe, Federale's records have always sounded period-correct for an alternate-universe 1971, where rock and roll never caught on. Earlier, the band shared the singles 'Heaven Forgive Me', 'No Strangers' and 'Advice From A Stranger'.

'Reverb & Seduction' is out now everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and Band camp. Also released on CD and limited edition vinyl, the album available from fine record dealers and via Band camp.

TOUR DATES
AUG 23  Portland, OR - The Showdown
AUG 24  San Francisco, CA - Kilowatt Bar
OCT 05  Reno, NV - Offbeat Festival
OCT 31  Austin, TX - Levitation Festival


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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ROCKERS PUMP5 TEAM UP WITH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT TO ISSUE FULL SERVICE AND PARADISE PLACE TO CONICIDE WITH UPCOMING US AND JAPAN TOUR

PUMP5 is a touring rock band hailing from southern California that has kept its wheels turning for the last 10 years. PUMP5 is comprised of respected talent such as Alex Kane (Shark Island, Enuff Z’nuff, Starz, etc….) on guitar, Andre Bonter on drums, Andrew Cates on the bass and Steven Todd Barnett on guitar and vocals. PUMP5, has been touring the lower 48 and Canada, and
has no plans of slowing down.

PUMP5 has found its place in American rock, and represents the brand with a high energy, in-your face live show. Full Service was independently released in 2019 and led to touring alongside the likes of Bullet Boys, Great White, L.A. Guns, Puddle Of Mudd and Enuff Z'Nuff. It boasted stand out tracks “Flight Song”, “Painted Flowers”, and “Pills”.

Watch “Painted Flowers” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-MSVYXlPAk

PUMP5 reconvened to record its next full-length release in Fall 2022 with Dennis Hill on production duties and Mike Troolines (Los Lobos, Ignite, Righteous Brothers) on mixing and mastering duties, the end-result of this collaboration is Paradise Place. It was independently released in 2023 and boasted stand out tracks “Hello," “Make Me," and “Circus."

Watch “Hello” below:

Both are now being issued worldwide through Deko Entertainment and critics and fans are taking notice.

“The entire group shines with exceptional musicianship, brilliant ideas, impressive creativity, and talent. All these qualities shape their catchy, familiar, but entirely unique sound that will satisfy even the pickiest fans of the genre.” - Thoughts Words Action

“Full Service is a very good work for those addicted to rock n’ roll." - Metal-Temple.com

“So. Cal Pump5 hit the stage running and rocked!’’ - Musicmattersmagazine.com

Get your copies of both on CD and LP here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/pump5

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Hillhaven, Featuring Members of Ice Nine Kills + From Ashes to New, Share "Sycophants" Video

Earlier this year, members of Ice Nine Kills and From Ashes to New formed a brand new band called HILLHAVEN. 

Today, they have shared the official video for their fourth single "SYCOPHANTS." Watch it below. And prepare to get your party mosh on!

It follows the buzzy prior singles "Damned to Dream," "The God You Think You Are," and "GAPS." 

"I think this might be the one we've all been most excited about, especially after shooting the video," says singer Chris Kelly. "It kind of felt like we were all getting a little peek at what a Hillhaven show might actually look like and, honestly, it doesn't get any less fun to watch, which I've done more times than I care to admit. There's an energy and charisma to this song that makes you wanna let loose and that's exactly what we did on set; one of those 'core-memory' type moments for us. Is party moshing a thing? Because it might have to be now."

The Hillhaven lineup is comprised of  the aforementioned Kelly (Alustrium, ex-Galactic Empire, and who is rumored to play for Babymetal's band) on vocals, as well as From Ashes to New's Maty Madiro on drums; Ice Nine Kills' Ricky Armellino on guitars; live From Ashes to New member Jimmy Bennett on guitars; and bassist Jaime GoWell.

Spinefarm Signs Deadlands, Band Shares "Villain"

SPINEFARM is pleased to welcome New York-based band DEADLANDS to the roster.

To kick off this new partnership, the band has shared the video for the new single "VILLAIN." 

Watch it below.

"The narrator's journey is one of empowerment, as they reclaim their strength and flip the script on their oppressor," the band shares. "The imagery of setting traps and planning attacks symbolizes the strategic, calculated response to pride's manipulative grip, transforming the victim into a formidable force. As the song culminates, the protagonist embraces their role as the 'villain,' illustrating how the fight against pride can lead to a dark realization of one's own power by succumbing to the sin, losing themselves and ultimately their life in the process."

DEADLANDS are infusing fresh and unexpected energy into traditional metal. Founding member and frontwoman Kasey Karlsen is used to laying her cards face up on the table, as she has been writing about her toxic relationships, friendships, hardships, and current events — basically all topics that are near and dear to her heart — since she was in high school. She is also a social media star, drawing over a million followers across platforms, thanks to her compelling content. CJ Arey, professionally known as "NO SHADE," creates melodies for the guitar and bass while simultaneously inputting his own flare of trap and cinematic references into the production of the music. Kyle OBraitis creates all the drums for Deadlands. His hard-hitting rhythms and strategic placement for each song really drives the feel and direction for each track.

The band is currently working on new material for the label that is themed around the seven deadly sins. Fans of bands like Asking Alexandria, Motionless In White, Escape the Fate, Falling in Reverse, Wage War, and Bring Me The Horizon will be magnetically drawn to DEADLANDS.

 
"Villain" is just one of the seven deadly sins coming your way from Deadlands. Stay tuned for more.

SÓLSTAFIR Premieres Music Video for Emotional New Song, “Hún andar," Announces Pre-Orders for New Album, “Hin helga kvöl”

Icelandic post-rockers SÓLSTAFIR are pleased to now reveal that their new full-length, 'Hin Helga Kvöl,' will be released on November 8 via Century Media Records, making it their debut to the label! Meaning "The Holy Torment," the new album will take fans on another deeply sentimental journey. In celebration, the band is now unveiling the emotional second single from the offering, "Hún andar," along with a stunning music video. The clip was produced by Nico for Pulse Films and can be found below.

Guitarist/vocalist Aðalbjörn Tryggvason comments: “'Hún andar,' meaning ‘She breathes,’ is an obituary to a living person whom I love very much, but the mind is gone due to mental illness and drug abuse.”

Pre-orders for the album will go live at midnight local time on Friday, August 8 HERE.

Legendary Icelanders SÓLSTAFIR recently announced signing to Century Media Records. They are no strangers to the music world with their 20+ years of performing across the Globe as they consistently amaze audiences with their hearts on their sleeves from the first note. With a full catalog of truly exceptional timeless hits to perform, as well as some much-anticipated new music, the atmospheric Icelandic rock n’ roll sound that is uniquely SÓLSTAFIR always delivers to those who bear witness to their epic sets that take you on a journey through the ice and snow, fire and lava and breathtaking soundscapes of their homeland.

Lineup:

Adalbjorn Tryggvason – Vocals, Guitar

Saethor "Gringo" Saethorsson - Guitars

Svavar Traustason - Bass

Hallgrimur "Grimsi" Hallgrimsson - Drums

Recording: Abbey Road Studios, London

Production, Recording: Aðalbjörn Tryggvason, Jóhann Rúnar Þorgeirsson

Co-Production, Mixing: Fredrik Reinedahl

Mastering: Sigurdór Guðmundsson

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Ashley McBryde Performs on ABC's "Good Morning America" + "GMA3" Tomorrow, 8/7

Following her hosting duties for ABC’s CMA Fest special, GRAMMY award winner Ashley McBryde is set to perform her current single “The Devil I Know” on “Good Morning America” and album closer “6th of October” on “GMA3: What You Need To Know” tomorrow, August. 7.
 
“Ashley McBryde writes about the outcasts – the best characters in her songs are downtrodden, stuck, and determined as ever. ‘The Devil I Know’ is an anthem for all of them,” lauds Vulture, naming the title track from her critically acclaimed album as one of the best songs of the year.
 
“6th of October” was written with Blue Foley and CJ Field after the passing of one of McBryde’s longtime collaborators, Randall Clay, with Field bringing in a song he’d started with Clay. The track has since become a celebration of self-compassion among her fans, with Billboard sharing “acceptance and self-assuredness flows particularly on album closer ‘6th of October,’” while Arkansas Democrat-Gazette calls it “bittersweet, John Prine-ish.”
 
Named one of the best country albums of the year by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, Paste, Holler and more, the cover art for The Devil I Know includes five representations of the different facets of McBryde’s personality: Joan of Arkansas, the Golden Gal, Girl in Red, Blackout Betty and Ashley Damn McBryde. To celebrate each one, McBryde compiled playlists of her songs from each persona, with the full collection titled Meet the Family.
 
McBryde recently wrapped The Devil I Know Tour Presented by Ariat and will perform headlining dates across the U.S. through the summer before joining Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour this fall. For additional dates and tickets, visit AshleyMcBryde.com.

Ashley McBryde Tour Dates
 
Aug. 8             Erie County Fair // Hamburg, NY
Aug. 11           Illinois State Fair // Springfield, IL
Aug. 16           Cape Cod Melody Tent // Hyannis, MA
Aug. 18           South Shore Music Circus // Cohasset, MA
Aug. 23           North Texas Fair and Rodeo // Denton, TX
Aug. 24           Riverwind Casino // Norman, OK
Aug. 30           Du Quoin State Fair // Du Quoin, IL
Aug. 31           Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff // New Orleans, LA
Sept. 1             William A. Floyd Amphitheater // Anderson, SC
Sept. 7             Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 13           Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2024 // Bristol, TN
Sept. 14           Renfro Valley Entertainment Center // Mt. Vernon, KY
Sept. 17           Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Sept. 20           PNC Music Pavilion // Charlotte, NC*
Sept. 21           Credit One Stadium // Charleston, SC*
Oct. 3              Pueblo Memorial Hall // Pueblo, CO
Oct. 4              Union Colony Civic Center // Greeley, CO
Oct. 12            Grand Ole Opry // Nashville, TN
Oct. 18            Visalia Fox Theatre // Visalia, CA
Oct. 20            GoldenSky Festival 2024 // Sacramento, CA
Oct. 25            The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion // The Woodlands, TX*
Nov. 8             Princess Theatre // Decatur, AL
Nov. 15           Wells Fargo Center // Philadelphia, PA*
Nov. 16           Bryce Jordan Center // University Park, PA*
Dec. 6              WCOL Winter Wonder Jam // Columbus, OH
Dec. 13            MGM Grand Garden Arena // Las Vegas, NV*
 
*Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour
 
About Ashley McBryde
GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Music Nashville) charmed The New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making Never Will the only album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time nominee. Her latest album The Devil I Know was released to critical acclaim, earning a title as one of the best country albums of the year from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Slate, PASTE, Holler and more. The Arkansas native will headline shows across the U.S. this summer before joining Cody Johnson’s The Leather Tour this fall. For more information, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and YouTube.

Levi Hummon Premieres "Make It Love" Official Music Video on CMT

Fresh off the release of his powerful and hopeful new song “Make It Love,” Red Van Records artist Levi Hummon teams up with CMT to premiere a captivating music video that radiates vibrancy and emotion. Available on all platforms today, the video starts with a monochromatic palette, but as the song builds, the visuals transform, blooming into a kaleidoscope of colors that showcase the song's message of optimism and connection. Directed by Nikki Fletcher, watch the video below.
 
“The video is representative of the simplicity and beauty of the song,” said Hummon. “It’s really just four layers of instruments and vocals, and the element of the string quartet behind me—I think it feels so classy, cool, and contemporary. The performance video transforms from black and white to color and has a Wizard of Oz effect. It’s super beautiful, and that’s what the song is to me. The video feels elegant, and I’m so excited to partner with my friends at CMT to premiere this video to the world.”
 
“Make It Love” embodies the enduring power of love. Co-written with his father, Grammy Award-winning writer Marcus Hummon, and the late Andrew Dorff, this powerful love song is a much-needed reminder of the beauty and strength of love.
 
Music Row Magazine said of the song, "Make It Love," it is “a hopeful, moving pop ode to curing the world’s ills with love. Very, very pretty and thoroughly enjoyable from the opening acoustic guitar notes to the string embellished finish.”
 
In addition to the new song and video, Hummon will soon join his friend and collaborator, Walker Hayes, for select shows on his Same Drunk Tour. The pair can currently be heard on Hummon’s hit single “Paying For It,” which they co-wrote with producer Eric Arjes. The song has more than 30 million streams and inspired a dance that became a TikTok sensation.

Chase Rice Unveils Independent Album 'Go Down Singin'' Set for Sept. 20 Release

Building upon the ironic turn of 2023’s I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, celebrated by Billboard as “one of 2023’s most unexpected artistic pivots” and one of the best albums of the year across all genres, Diamond-certified songwriter Chase Rice doubles down on the raw introspection of that project with forthcoming independent release Go Down Singin’ arriving September 20. Pre-order/pre-save HERE.
 
Mirroring the cover art of that critically acclaimed I Hate Cowboys album, which features an image of his late father holding two Coors Banquets during the late ‘80s in Wyoming, Rice recreated that photo himself for Go Down Singin’ as he continues to honor the man who not only served as his childhood hero, but who also still shapes his music and the person he is today.
 
Marveling at being a work-in-progress, he considers the 11-song cycle an arrival on the brink of “being the man my father always believed I could be.” Now, after what seems like so many chances, the Florida-born, North Carolina-raised dreamer is making good on what his father told him so many years ago, “Boy, anyone can play guitar, but no one is gonna really listen to you until you start singing.”
 
And writing. Though he co-wrote “Cruise,” arguably one of country’s biggest songs this century, Rice realized he’d only been skimming the surface. A kid when he started, he faced challenges, loss, soul-searching and gained a new appreciation for the art instead of the craft. With Go Down Singin’ Rice emerges as a spirit settling into a more philosophical place, still wildly committed to living wide open in pursuit of his dream and being the best man possible.
 
In a voice sturdy as a retaining wall, Rice confesses, “I’m 38 now, and that’s part of it. I’ve journaled since I was 15 years old, but there’s something about being able to tell other people. I’m a deep person, but I don’t know to show it in real life, so I’m trying to do it in my music. 
 
“For me, Go Down Singin’ is everything about where I am and what I want,” he continues. “I’m starting to see myself as who I want to be, not who I thought I should be. That’s a good start. And I think a lot of men struggle with this stuff, too.”
 
Getting honest, digging down, Rice shifted his approach. Collaborating for a second time with producer Oscar Charles (Boy Named Banjo, Madeline Edwards, Elvie Shane), the pair worked to create a sound that was as honest, as real instrument-grounded as the songs that were emerging. Written largely on guitars and piano, Go Down Singin’ shows a man reckoning with growing up.
 
“For one record, I thought I was Ed Sheeran. For one, I thought I was Florida Georgia Line,” he offers. “I was 22. I got into the party scene, I got lost. I didn’t know. I was very influenced by Eric Church, and wanted to be like him, though mostly, I was just so confused. You fall into things, being in the studio, and you look back…”
 
Now when Rice looks back, it’s for the sake of the songs. As a writing process, Go Down Singin’ also marks a creative – if seemingly unlikely – collaboration with three-time GRAMMY winner Lori McKenna, who is also featured on the album. Known for vulnerable but clear-eyed emotion, the Americana force came to see Rice play in Boston and recognized the wounding and the promise inside him.
 
“I just had Chase Rice over here, who I had not known. His last record has a song called ‘Bench Seat.’ I think it’s like a masterclass in songwriting, and he wrote it by himself,” McKenna shared with Billboard of their first songwriting session together. “I think he’s got this long, beautiful road ahead of him.”
 
“I wanted to bring her a song I had started that was the story of moving to Nashville, getting anything you wanted and losing it all,” Rice recalls of “Oh Tennessee,” one of their four cowrites on the album. “I knew she would understand, and from there, well, we had so much to say.”
 
Across their collaborations and the entire record, the man who’s had three No. 1s, his own sold-out tours and key stadium support slots with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney takes stock of where he is, where he’s going and what really matters. 
 
“I’m a fuck up, and I know it,” he admits. “But I’m trying. I mean, my favorite story in the Bible is David, who sends his best friend off to war, so he can be with his friend’s wife… I was a lost kid who lost his Dad. I’m not alone. I know lots of people struggle, too. The last record dealt with that loss, and this one is about taking all that and becoming who you’re meant to be.”
 
For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.

Photo Credit: Evan DeStefano

About Chase Rice
With more than 2.6 million albums sold and over 2.8 billion total streams, plus a legion of passionate fans at his high-energy concerts across the globe, Chase Rice has established himself as a powerful force in Nashville and beyond. With new releases “Fireside” and “Go Down Singin’” previewing his forthcoming independent album Go Down Singin’ (Sept. 20) as the follow-up to critically acclaimed album I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, Rice’s sound continues to evolve to reflect the realities of his life; from emotional reckoning to an admiration of the American West. The recent album, including standout tracks “Oklahoma” and “Bench Seat,” serves as a follow up to his three-part project, The Album, which featured his latest Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and the Platinum-certified Top 10 hit “Lonely If You Are.”
 
This is the same gravelly-voiced Chase Rice fans first fell in love with years ago – but better, freer; unbeholden and uninhibited. The new music builds upon the success of his sophomore album, Lambs & Lions, which featured the 3x Platinum, two-week chart topper “Eyes On You” – Rice’s first No. 1 as an artist and the most-streamed song of his career. Lambs & Lions followed Platinum-certified Ignite the Night, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums and No. 3 on the all-genre chart, producing a pair of Top 5 hits; Platinum-certified “Gonna Wanna Tonight” and Double Platinum “Ready Set Roll.” In addition to guesting on sold-out stadium shows with Kenny Chesney and Garth Brooks, Rice consistently sells out venues on his own headlining tours, including the recent Get Western Tour in support of his new music, and he is currently serving as direct support on Dierks Bentley’s Gravel & Gold Tour.

Randall King Arrives At Country Radio w/ “I Could Be That Rain”

For eight years, Hereford, Texas native Randall King has been traveling the country, bringing true honky tonk sound to over 140 venues each year. Now, King is lending his neotraditional baritone to the airwaves, as “I Could Be That Rain” arrives at country radio today as the most-added single, with 35 stations spinning the song on impact. Listen below.
 
With nearly 400 million career streams across his growing catalog, King's first single at Country radio was written by Brian Fuller and Mason Thornley, and is the first from his 2024 sophomore record Into The Neon. King’s vocal delivery captures the pain of unanswered calls and lonely thoughts.

“Man, I’m pumped! I’ve been eager, and patient, for this opportunity my whole career and I am ready to ride those air waves,” King shares. “It’s something I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid, listening to Strait and Alan on the airwaves, mimicking they’re singing in the side mirror from the passenger seat. This is ‘all I’ve ever wanted, so I’m chasing that neon rainbow’ now!”
 
Into The Neon, which arrived in January via Warner Music Nashville, was praised by Billboard for King’s “smooth vocal styling,” while Texas Monthly declared “his Texas bona fides are unimpeachable” and Holler lauded King as “the genre's neo-traditional figurehead.”
 
King is gearing up for his 10-show Into The Neon - International Tour, kicking off August 18 with a sold-out show in Oslo, Norway, and additional sold-out stops in Copenhagen, Denmark; Amsterdam, Netherlands and more. 
 
In September, King will bring his annual KingFest back to the Nashville Palace, with special guests Walker Montgomery and Brian Fuller on Sept. 13, and Braxton Keith and Mackenzie Porter on Sept. 14. 
 
For more information and to follow along with updates, visit RandallKingMusic.com or follow @RandallKingBand across all social platforms.

About Randall King: 
A West Texas native and self-described “old soul," Warner Music Nashville's Randall King has never wavered in his honky-tonk allegiance – in fact, he’s worn it like a badge of honor, growing with pride into a leading voice for today’s traditional country. Amassing nearly 400 Million streams with singles like “You In A Honky Tonk,” “Hey Cowgirl” and “Mirror, Mirror,” he’s kept the twang alive in country’s mainstream while also earning acclaim through deeply personal EPs like 2020’s Leanna, and his 2022 major label album debut, Shot Glass – which landed on both Whiskey Riff’s Top 40 Country Albums of 2022 and Billboard’s All Genre 50 Best Albums of 2022 (So Far). Schooled on icons like Keith Whitley, George Strait, Alan Jackson and John Anderson, but inspired by modern masters like Dierks Bentley and Gary Allan, King first built an independent, grass-roots following on the strength of his electrifying live shows – each one a harrowing mix of rowdy roughnecking, romantic tenderness and breathtaking emotion – never asking for permission to explore his creative vision. He has since gone on to headline all across the U.S., the U.K. and Europe, where he continues to play nearly 150 shows a year and hone his craft where it matters most. Named a Country Artist to Watch by everyone from Pandora and Country Now to Music Mayhem Magazine, his sophomore major label album Into the Neon, available now, takes that craft to the next level, as King’s neo-traditional roots meet the blood-pumping rhythms and sharp, arena-sized grooves of Y2K-era country and beyond. Co-produced by King and Jared Conrad, and featuring 18 tracks, punchy sounds exist side-by-side with timeless swagger, further blurring the line between yesteryear and today – even as King renews his forever-country vows.