Ryan Sheridan, the acclaimed Irish artist, has just released his eagerly awaited second single, “Shackles and Chains,” from his upcoming album set to drop in August. Following the success of his first single, Sheridan continues to captivate his audience with his unique sound.
“Shackles and Chains” is a powerful song that showcases Sheridan’s dynamic vocal range and his ability to blend traditional Irish music elements with modern rock. The single speaks to the universal experience of overcoming adversity and breaking free from the constraints that hold us back. The self produced track, “Shackles and Chains” features a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation delivered with a unique, rhythmic and energetic collaboration that is undeniably Ryan Sheridan.
Sheridan has said about the song, “‘Shackles and Chains’ is about self awareness and the constant fight of being true to yourself when faced with choices.”
“Shackles and Chains” is available on all major streaming platforms from APRIL 5th.
Fans can look forward to Sheridan’s full album release in August, which promises to be a collection of songs that are both introspective and outward-looking, reflecting on personal growth.
For updates on Ryan Sheridan’s music and upcoming tour dates, follow him on social media and visit his official website www.ryansheridan.com.
About Ryan Sheridan: Ryan Sheridan is a renowned Irish Artist, known for his energetic performances and distinctive blend of folk, rock, and traditional music. As a platinum selling Artist and the recent winner of ‘Best Male Artist’ at the IAMA (international Acoustic Music Awards), Sheridan has built a dedicated fanbase worldwide. His forthcoming album promises to be a significant milestone in his career, showcasing his evolution as an artist and his commitment to creating music that moves and inspires.
Horizon’s Glance marches into your ears like a squadron of juggernauts.
Driven warbly guitars jangle like a death knell to all things ordinary. Inspired by the likes of Elbow’s “Grounds for Divorce” and The Smiths “How Soon is Now”.
Spangled have been reborn in the new year with a collection of songs that span funk, indie pop, rock and anthems in their journey to forge music that will stand the test of time continues.
The collection of songs soon to be announced encapsulates what the band is about, being different, having a laugh along the way and experimenting with new music.
Horizon’s Glance marks the start of this next chapter, there is more to come. It’s about a Chinese takeaway I made up in my head. It’s a magical place. It’s where I go to when I’m feeling down. The magical Chinese takeaway in my noggin. You should try it.Ben Johnson (Vocals)
It started out as quite a folky tune I wrote on an acoustic guitar with the swung guitar rhythm. Ben suggested we make it a bit heavier (boy was he right). I’d just got a tremolo pedal and it was the perfect opportunity to try it out, I used it for the intro and first verse and I love it, the tremolo gives it a sinister kinda vibe
Jamie Halliday (Guitar)
With the release of the new single, “Simple Touch,” the self-proclaimed “demented pop” chanteuse Eddy Lee Ryder announces the release date for her first full-length album, Sweet Delusions. Synthesizing timeless songcraft, dramatic introspection,
and infinite pop smarts to create a breathtaking song cycle of apocalyptic romance and anxious regret, badly broken hearts, and wishful hope for the future, Sweet Delusions will be available on August 2, 2024. Quirky and charming while still precise and powerfully personal, Sweet Delusions reveals Eddy Lee Ryder as a one-of-a-kind new artist, her unabashed heartache and beguiling humor completely her own yet as identifiable and real as any of our own. New single, “Simple Touch,” exemplifies Ryder’s witty but deeply reflective songwriting, offering up a keenly detailed snapshot of secret intimacies, small cruelties, and a relationship gone horribly south. “Before I began dating my ex, there was a point I thought, ‘Is it awkward how many times I’m running into him?’” Ryder recalls. “To stave off the weirdness my thought process immediately went to, ‘I know what would make this less awkward: I’ll wear a disguise! Grab a wig and sunglasses and next time I see him, he won’t recognize me.’” Fortunately, they shared a sense of humor, and jokingly began calling each other stalkers, but “in an endearing way,” paving the lyrical foundation for songs like “Simple Touch” and the album’s title track.
musician and writer Scott Guild shares the haunting track “Only Killers,” a collaboration with Cindertalk & Stranger Cat out now. The song is the latest release from his forthcoming Plastic: The Album, due May 31. The LP is the musical component of his ambitious book-and-album project, which includes his acclaimed debut novel, Plastic, out now via Penguin Random House.
Plastic is set in a future world of plastic figurines, and “Only Killers,” out today, illuminates a dark episode in the story. Erin, the main character, is caught in an eco-terror attack at her workplace, and her song decries both the terrorists’ violence and the deadly climate crisis that fuels their rage. The singer Stranger Cat (a frequent collaborator of Sharon Van Etten and Sufjan Stevens) brings Erin to life on the track, capturing her pain and confusion while the propulsive bass and distorted horns mirror her fraught emotions, underscored by unique, staccato percussion.
Guild feels a deep personal connection to this track, and adds, “‘Only Killers’ might be my most personal song on the album, even though it’s sung from Erin’s perspective. It captures so much of my anxiety in this moment, the fear that every sane person feels for our planet’s future. We try to distract ourselves, but that undercurrent of dread is always there.”
Plastic: The Album tells the story of the novel through a cycle of dynamic baroque-pop songs. Stranger Cat stars on the record, singing in the voice of Erin, embodying her struggles. While many of the tracks use lyrics from the musical numbers in the book (where the figurines break into song), the tracks also branch off in their own directions, expanding the plastic universe of the story. “All my life, I’ve been obsessed with art that pushes boundaries,” Guild says of telling a story through music and prose, “especially boundaries of genre and format. Kate Bush with her high-concept videos, Anohni’s work with Marina Abramovic—I love art that creates an immersive world, that lets me lose myself in someone’s vision. That’s my hope with Plastic: to find new ways to tell a story, to put people in a vivid space of imagination. It might sound silly, but I’ve grown very close to Erin through the years. I’m excited for everyone to meet her.”
Respectively revered for their work within the global live events industry, today – two of music’s most significant independent promoters have announced that they will be combining forces for a series of projects to be announced. New York based powerhouse TCE Presents and the UK’s revered Broadwick group will form a transatlantic partnership; a meeting of minds that will form brand new experiences in North America. With more information to be revealed soon, this will be one of the brightest unions of expertise the events industry has seen in recent years, taking the live landscape into a brand new space.
More info on the first project to follow in April, follow TCE and Broadwick socials for more information.
TCE Presents has transformed New York nightlife in the past decade, pioneering large-scale events in and outside the city, at groundbreaking venues under a portfolio of event brands led by the house and techno focused Teksupport. TCE Presents produces over 150 shows per year including fashion and corporate activations. Teksupport produces the US editions of iconic overseas brands such as Circoloco and Time Warp, and produces shows with headlining artists like Michael Bibi, Justice: Live, Peggy Gou, Solomun, Honey Dijon, John Summit, and more.
Known for delivering unparalleled event experiences across their portfolio of spaces and projects, Broadwick has played a major role in the evolution of ‘live experiences’ in the UK since being established in 2010. Broadwick’s dominance in the electronic music, arts and space management has seen them acquire 30+ venues and entertainment spaces, selling in excess of 1 Million tickets a year, whilst also developing some of the world’s most inspiring cultural brands – including Printworks London, DRUMSHEDS, Depot Mayfield, Magazine, Field Day and more. Outside of their music-led projects, Broadwick’s dynamic spaces feature a wide range of powerful content, from fashion shows, corporate events, filming and celebrations.
Emo Nite, the iconic monthly party started by two friends (T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed), announce their brand new podcast, CD Burners. Each week, Petracca and Freed will be doing a deep dive on the albums featured at this year’s When We Were Young Festival. Recorded at Insomniac Studios in Calabasas, CA, the two friends will sit down to dissect and discuss these albums and feature exclusive interviews with not only the artists themselves, but also the band members who poured their hearts into the music and the producers who captured the magic in the studio. But it doesn’t stop there; CD Burners will also bring in voices from behind the scenes – the key players whose stories breathe new life into the music we thought we knew. Each episode is a journey through the creation, impact, and legacy of these albums that defined an era, enriched with sound bites and anecdotes that provide a fresh perspective on these beloved tracks.
CD Burners will be available to watch on YouTube and audio downloads are available on Spotify and Apple Music.
In this first episode of the podcast, the duo dive into Motion City Soundtrack’s 2004 sophomore album, Commit This To Memory, featuring an interview with lead singer Justin Pierre. Watch the interview now HERE and listen HERE.
Pride Month Barbie is an L.A. synth-pop duo formed in 2022 by solo artists Tyler Holmes and Josephine Shetty (aka Kohinoorgasm). As Libras, sluts, drama queens, and judgmental bitches, PMB brings a sound and performance that will leave you feeling insecure, horny, and annoyed. Inspired by early 2000’s celebutante culture, the films of Gregg Araki, and acts like Handsome Furs, Yaz, Light Asylum, and New Order, PMB brings a dark sense of humor to a candied electronic gloss. Drawing from the indie pop culture of the 80’s, 90’s and early aughts, PMB harkens the bittersweet, nostalgic purity of early synth titans, parodies the current zeitgeist, and imagines a glittering future encompassing the dystopic and utopic simultaneously.
Shetty and Holmes met at San Francisco’s El Rio while sharing a bill as their solo acts in 2016. They remained adjacent figureheads in the DIY experimental pop underground of Oakland and Berkeley in the 2010’s and shared many bills, collaborators, friends, and mutual experiences amidst an underground network of eclectic baddies from SF to LA. They both have a prolific catalog of solo music and have performed and toured in art and music spaces across the US and Europe.
In 2022, Shetty offered engineering services while Holmes was working on an upcoming solo album at a residency in rural Northern California. Upon wrapping, Holmes shared some of the electronic pop work they had made as a reprieve from their sad experimental music. Shetty was immediately eager to sing over the tracks and expeditiously demolished the demo with beautiful harmonies and hooks. PMB’s debut single was created almost on the spot. Shetty asked ‘did we just start a band?’
PMB will be releasing their debut album June 14, 2024
Electronic tastemakers Kito and Chrome Sparks have unveiled their new collaborative project IS U IS U with their debut single ‘All I Need’ out now via Mad Decent.
At a combined height of 12’ 3”, IS U IS U is the new DJ duo poised to tower over dance floors worldwide. IS U IS U is made up of Kito, the skyscraper of sound, and Chrome Sparks, the mountain of melody, who have a robust catalog of solo releases and collaborations across many genres with artists such as Skrillex, Flume, Khalid, Channel Tres, and Jorja Smith.
For their debut effort, Kito and Chrome Sparks have beautifully blended the inklings of their indie inclinations with the danceable rhythms and bright motifs of their electronic roots. Instantly intoxicating, ‘All I Need’ shimmers with bouncy basslines, shiny synth stabs and fluttering guitar accents. An all-absorbing listening experience, ‘All I Need’ flaunts Kito and Chrome Sparks’ affinity for textured soundscapes through a euphoric medley of glazy sampled vocals, lush tones and mesmerizing melodies. ‘All I Need’ is the first glimpse into the sonic wonderland Kito and Chrome Sparks will create as IS U IS U this Spring.
The Dangerous Summer are thrilled to announce their forthcoming record, Gravity, out June 21st via Rude Records.
Pre-save Gravity on streaming services HERE. For vinyl, merch and custom item pre-orders visit HERE.
To celebrate, the band have also shared their brand new single, “Gravity,” out now. A perfect way to begin a new era of The Dangerous Summer, “Gravity” is a powerful anthem about overcoming personal darkness and navigating the mysteries of the unknown. The tracks’ mystical instrumentals alongside Perdomo’s dreamlike vocals offers listeners a provoking glimpse into the band’s soul-searching journey through space to find their unique sound.
Speaking on the track, lead singer, AJ Perdomo shares, “‘Gravity’ almost never happened. It had an old name – ‘The Walls Outside,’ with completely different lyrics. A week before the end of the record, I locked myself in my room for 2 and a half days. It was kind of a breaking point in the record, but it turned out to be filled with so much heart, that it ended up as the first single. It really encapsulates the album. The lonely journey we spent out in space finding our sound. There were times where I thought that we would never make it back.”
DJ Holographic shares her first release of 2024, a cosmic new single titled “Aries.”
Forged in the timeless house and techno hotbed of Detroit, DJ Holographic’s sound stems directly from some of the earliest pioneers of the genre. With mentors such as Detroit legends Carl Craig and Mike Banks and Underground Resistance affiliate John Collins, DJ Holographic is a cornerstone of the newest wave of innovative dance music artists born and raised in the Motor City.
Released to mark the start of the Zodiac year, “Aries” exhibits the funky, futuristic sound of her hometown with a plucky bassline, stellar synths, and an immaculate groove. The track epitomizes Holographic’s spiritual approach to creation, using the Aries sign as a starting point for everything a new year promises.
“In this deeply personal musical endeavor, I am crafting authentic and spirited songs that resonate with the unique energy of the Zodiac as I embark on this creative and healing journey drawing upon my own personal experiences.
I am using the process of creating this song as a powerful healing tool for my soul. Join me on this healing journey that only music can bring us together.” — DJ Holographic
This is Annapolis, MD folk-pop singer-songwriter Laura Brino.
Cactus Moon, due to be released on April 5th, 2024, is a story about growing older. A mother’s journey. An account of how a body gives life. Taking a body from life to death. In it, generations of trauma are broken and universal wounds are healed.
The album’s latest single is “Butterfly”, a breezy slice of folk-pop where Laura Brino discusses the importance of rediscovering self-worth after a long-term relationship has lost one’s identity.
In the mood to reflect? Underground indie singer-producer Stereo Roux today unveils his latest sound creation, When You’re Gone, transporting listeners to recall a love interest they aren’t sure how they landed, yet hoped dearly not to lose. Set on a melancholic background with Roux’s harmonies bringing the storyline to life, When You’re Gone makes for easy listening with a punch—it lights a spark on the good times to bring cherished memories to the listener’s day in just 5 minutes.
The daydreamer, already with 4K monthly listeners on Spotify, used When You’re Gone to experiment with varying tempos and tones to create an atmospheric range from psychedelic to indie-pop as the tune progresses. Guitar harmonies, vocoder synths and intricate production techniques combine to form the foundation of the record – with the catchy riff being in close tow.
“Straying away from the mainstream, my goal has always been to chart a new path,” says Stereo Roux. “Experimentation is really important to me. I love discovering new techniques, and more importantly, sound creations that I want to implement and share with my listeners. When You’re Gone is the perfect storm of production and messaging meeting emotion and experimentation.”
Award-winning singer-songwriter-guitarist Sarah King makes her long-awaited full-length solo debut with When It All Goes Down, exploring life’s seismic shifts via her own singular strain of Gothic Americana. Produced, engineered, and arranged by David Baron (The Lumineers, Noah Kahan, Meghan Trainor), the album sees King weaving classic rock ‘n’ roll, Southern soul, true country, and primal folk-blues into something inspiring and cathartic, deeply personal yet wholly universal. Fired by King’s spellbinding, seen-it-all vocals and rock solid rhythm guitar, songs like “The Longest Night” and the empowering, anthemic title track are haunting, oft-times harrowing, tales of impossible guilt and inconsolable grief, of raising hell (and the repercussions that follow), of how to stand face to face with the Devil himself yet somehow emerge bigger, better, and badder than before. LISTEN HERE.
Out today, Los Angeles’ The Drives release their newest single “Overeducated” — available now via UnderCurrent. The garage rock band has been known since inception for the cinematic quality of their vulnerable delivery. The Drives never make their listeners extrapolate metaphors from their music. Instead, they bluntly air out their grievances with life, unabashedly declaring when they aren’t okay. Propelled by a danceable drum beat, “Overeducated” sees the band having fun while not knowing what to do with their lives — Stream.
“This song is about how completely lost and directionless I was in my college and post-college years,” shares frontman Andrew Levin. “I remember feeling like I was on this trajectory in school that was leading to the rest of my life, but it wasn’t what I wanted. It was a time in my life where I felt like I was going along with someone else’s plan. I basically had no idea what I wanted in my life. This song is basically about the headspace I was in during that time.”
“Panoramic View,” a brand new single and music video from AWOLNATION is out today. It finds Aaron Bruno at his most vulnerable – written on piano at the very start of the pandemic, it reflects the overwhelming fear and uncertainty the world was facing. Speaking to his own unborn children at the time, the track sends an uplifting message of embracing the scariness while harnessing the inner strength to believe that everything will ultimately be alright. The music video, also out today, was directed by Darren Doane.
Alien Ant Farm have released the final single from their upcoming album ~mAntras~ to be released April 26, 2024 through Megaforce Records. “Last dAntz” can be heard now at this link: https://orcd.co/aaflastdantz
The song follows the release of “So Cold” and “Fade”, both of which were accompanied by official music videos and can be seen on the band’s YouTube channel now.
~mAntras~ is a record that will not only challenge your preconceptions of the band, but will also firmly reassert their place in the world. The band’s sixth full-length, it was shaped by personal change and growth, and it represents as close to a new beginning as a band first formed in 1996 can get. At the same time, it’s not a record that dismisses and disregards the past. Far from it. A record of deep contemplation, ~mAntras~ was born out of various trials and tribulations—its songs don’t just take the listener on a musical journey, but, as its title suggests, also on a personal and spiritual one.
Alien Ant Farm have encountered a lot of adversity since blowing up in 2001 with two iconic songs—first their own composition, “Movies”, and then their classic, generation-defining cover of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal”—but none more so between the release of Always And Forever and this record. It’s no surprise, then, that a lot of it has been captured on the 11 tracks that make up ~mAntras~. As guitarist Terry Corso puts it: “Growing up, divorce, children, family, death, band break-ups, surgeries, illness, health—everything is in this record. It’s literally a product of all the fucking shit, good and bad, that we went through.”
Zach Person’s high-energy rock anthems showcase an eclectic range of influences, from country to R&B.
American indie-rocker Zach Person’s weapon of choice is a Gibson SG, which he uses to exhilarating effect on his sophomore album Let’s Get Loud. Available now via all major streaming services, Let’s Get Loud was produced by Nashville artist Tyler Bryant. Zach describes the album as an “audio diary” of his mid-20s, and its blend of high-energy rock anthems showcases an eclectic range of influences, from country to R&B.
Zach is currently in the midst of a U.S. tour and will tour the UK and Europe in June, for dates visit: https://zachperson.com/.
Born in Los Angeles early this century Devon Thompson comments that her earliest memory was punching through a pane of glass, to see if she could. Quite successful in this venture, profuse amounts of blood, stitches, parental trauma, and slight fear of her next move meant performance art was already championed. Growing up a pale, emaciated misfit, Devon found her home listening to music. Early Siouxsie, The Animals, The Cramps, Bill Evans and the Beatles permeated her developmental years. By the age of 19, Devon had been playing Los Angeles clubs with her bands for many seasons. Longtime radio talent and music manager Christopher “The Minister” was referred to her early in 2020. Having worked with talents in the dark wave world, Minister sent Devon to a veteran producer to get her creative ideas into recorded form. Her recordings are thus far lingering with the Bel Canto of Roy Orbison, the delicacy of Harriett Wheeler, and the sheer aggression of PJ Harvey.
Today, Devon has released her new EP, SKIN HERE; catch her west coast tour this spring in the following cities: https://www.devonthompsonmusic.com/.
In the labyrinth of New York’s sonic tapestry, where concrete meets culture, emerges NAIMA, a captivating musical force raised between the bustling borough of Brooklyn and the culturally rich suburb of New Rochelle. Her artistic journey is a seamless blend of analog roots and digital dreams, shaped by the diverse influences of her life. Growing up in an environment where music was a constant companion, NAIMA was introduced to a kaleidoscope of sounds that became the foundation of her musical psyche. From the early days of her youth, her mother exposed her to a wide range of artists and educated her about the lineage of Black music. Ella Fitzgerald, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, John Coltrane, Lenny Kravitz, A Tribe Called Quest, and Dionne Farris, are just some of the many artists that were in heavy rotation at home. Additionally, the infectious sounds of 70s & 80s Funk, Disco, and Pop were a major cornerstone to NAIMA’s musical upbringing. With the likes of Chaka Khan, Earth Wind and Fire, Sister Sledge, Janet Jackson, and The Brothers Johnson, being some of the major contributors to the soundtrack of NAIMA’s childhood. Meanwhile, her Panamanian father, a DJ and producer, further broadened her musical horizons with the global sounds of artists such as Ruben Bladés, Djavan, Fela Kuti Santana, and The Police.
https://daughteroftheculture.bandcamp.com/track/wannago-single-version-side-b
Hailing from Brisbane, Australia, upcoming emcee and local hero Dheezy is Australia’s next up when it comes to Hip-Hop Supremacy. With his sights set on bringing home a gold album by this time next year, it’s safe to say that Dheezy has positioned himself nicely to ensure nothing but a win in the near future. While Dheezy’s debut worldwide LP titled “Tell Em’ Where You From” boasts an All Star line-up from the likes Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, Akon, Onyx, Royce the 5’9”, D-12, Chris Webby and more, the project is Executive Produced by Shady Records own Kxng Crooked, A&R’d by Wu-Tang’s own M-Eighty and even features an intro from Eminem himself. Coming off the success of the “Killah Kombo” EP (2023) alongside D-12’s own Bizarre, Dheezy intends to use his love for Hip-Hop, plus his non-stop recording and travel schedule between the United States and Australia to ensure he gives fans, old and new, nothing but the best content as he paves his lane to super stardom. After recently attending the 66th Annual Grammy’s in Los Angeles, CA, Dheezy derived a plan to drop a 4 part EP series leading up to the release of his debut LP whereby the series would be titled the “Down Under Come Up”. Each EP Volume packs mega features and visual content from the likes of Trippie Redd, Kurupt, Planet Asia, Boot Camp Clik, B Real of Cypress Hill and more.Starting with a launch of the “Down Under Come Up”Volume 1, and the release of the official audio / video single “WTF U Mean?” featuring Kurupt and Planet Asia, Dheezy plans on captivating the attention of Hip-Hop purists, party goers, trappers and more alike by dropping a volume of the EP series every 60-90 days. Dheezy is most definitely ready to shake things up, and embrace stardom as just a regular guy who came from nothing but a dream and ambition.
Summer School is now in session! Introducing idobi Radio Summer School, the brand new touring festival that aims to put new music discovery at the forefront, providing emerging and developing bands a platform to be introduced to larger audiences across the country. The inaugural run features some of the most buzzed-about up-and-coming artists in the scene today: Stand Atlantic, Magnolia Park, The Home Team, Scene Queen, Honey Revenge, and Letdown. This group of artists – truly our next generation of headline acts – highlights the music, diversity of culture, inclusivity, and positivity of the community.
Founded by Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records), Michael Kaminsky (KMGMT), and Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour), the idea for idobi Radio Summer School came about as the three founders saw there was a development deficit for artists in their music community and scene. These acts are often left to support touring bills and festivals where there is no spotlight on their current success or a moment for them to truly shine. Alongside that, prices for tickets have soared astronomically, subsequently turning away potential new fans looking for a community and cultural home.
The three founders came together in their collective experience to provide a new summer festival brand that celebrates new artists and talent, ideas, culture, community, and inclusivity for a ticket price that anyone, young or new fans, can afford. Tobin, Kaminsky, and Lyman’s greatest hope is that the artists of idobi Radio Summer School today become the headliners of tomorrow.
Presales using code DETENTION begin tomorrow (4/2) at 10 AM local time and run through Thursday, April 4th at 10 PM local time. Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday, April 5th, at 9 AM PST at www.summerschooltour.com
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