Los Angeles-based alt-electronic supergroup ASHRR release their new single “Different Kind of Life” via esteemed UK label 20/20 Vision Recordings.
The group, composed of GRAMMY-nominated producer, composer, and mixer Ethan Allen, piano prodigy, guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter Josh Charles, and vocalist Steven Davis, represents a fusion of talents and expertise across pop, rock, R&B, and big band. With each individual member drawing from their deep experience and musical knowledge, they combine to form a sum greater than their parts. The trio’s range of influences come together on “Different Kind Of Life,” which embraces their unique method of genre crisscrossing, colliding soulful disco and house music with vintage Afrobeat and post-punk.
““DKOL is about the expression of samsara, the cycle of never being pleased with what you have, but always wanting more or something else. When we went to write this song which started out with the bass line and polyrhythmic drums, we eventually mixed up our love of Afrobeat rhythms from the late 70’s with the post-punk soul dance floor anthems that Frankie Knuckles would be playing at Paradise Garage on a Saturday night.” — ASHRR
Alternative group Culture Wars is thrilled to announce their forthcoming single “Heaven”, marking the band’s first new music since their 2021 EP teche. “Heaven” is a straight-up rock song juxtaposed through the lens of the R&B/pop style production beloved by the band’s own Caleb Contreras (whose credits include THEY and Kacey Musgraves).
Pre-save the new song, out May 30th, here: https://cwm.lnk.to/heaven.
“It became a daily ritual. I would wake up, walk the long way down Bondi Beach to get coffee and breakfast, come back to my rental unit, and log onto Zoom to begin writing with Caleb,” shares front man Alex Dugan. “For me it was 10am, but for him it was nighttime. ‘Heaven’ was written in two parts, the verse in Bondi, and the chorus after I had moved units to Edgecliff.”
He continues: “I was living in Sydney by myself for about a year, chasing a girl that I was in love with (and still am). Finding my way in Sydney knowing no one else, writing an album that didn’t exist yet, and thus meaning quite literally ‘All I have is your love’.
one women indie-bedroom-arena-rock artist, PRONOUN, has released a new single called “i haven’t felt like me”. The song is accompanied by a 90’s teen heartthrob inspired, and arguably camp, music video directed by Jax Anderson.
“I wrote this on a drive back to Brooklyn from the holiday break in winter 2023/2024,” says PRONOUN aka Alyse Vellturo. “It’s about messing something up before it even started and feeling in limbo.” In true PRONOUN fashion, the song is filled with shimmering guitar riffs guiding the listener through the story of a fumbled first shot. “So I guess this is over, I’ve officially blown it. The next steps for me are forgetting that moment”, she sings, swallowing her pride.
Liverpool alternative rock band The Mysterines have released the official video for their latest single “Sink Ya Teeth,” the second track to be taken from their highly-anticipated new album Afraid of Tomorrows, due for release on June 7 via Fiction Records / Virgin — Watch the video / Presave the album.
Shot in a North London warehouse, the Sarah Ebert directed video features frontwoman Lia Metcalfe in a vibrant party scene that quickly descends into chaos as intoxication takes hold. What starts as a joyous celebration turns into unhinged scenes of despair.
Lia said about the making of the video “It was great fun. Basically got our label to pay for a huge party with loads of crazy characters. It was like a fever dream.. I went home eventually”.
The duo behind Emo Nite, the iconic alternative dance party, T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed have released a new episode of their podcast, CD Burners, where they deep dive into the albums featured at this year’s When We Were Young Festival.
This week, the two collaborators sat down with the pair behind 3OH!3, Nat Motte and Sean Foreman, to discuss their iconic album WANT and dive into their careers, the many lives they’ve lived, and the wild experiences they’ve had throughout the course of their time as a band.
CD Burners is available to watch on YouTube and audio downloads are available on Spotify and Apple Music.
Up next, TJ and Morgan will be discussing Fall Out Boy following chats with Cove Reber around Saosin’s self titled, A Day To Remember’s Homesick, conversations with J.T. Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights’ around their debut studio album, The Silence In Black and White, Motion City Soundtrack’s Justin Pierre, Sleeping With Sirens’ Kellin Quinn and Rob Cavallo, producer of My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade.
Emo Nite have also announced today their next Los Angeles date set for June 7 at AVALON.
$1 from every ticket sold will be donated to Living The Dream Foundation, a non-profit that helps children and young adults living with life-threatening illnesses stay positive, maintain hope, and appreciate each and every day, regardless of their affliction. More information can be found here: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/emo-nite-at-avalon-presented-by-emo-nite-la/602816?afflky=AvalonHollywood
For over 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next era of sound for present and future generations. Epiphone is proud to unveil its global partnership with the multiple GRAMMY and ACM Award-winning country music star Miranda Lambert. A variation on the iconic Hummingbird™ acoustic guitar, the Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio includes upgraded features in a stunning Bluebonnet color celebrating the official flower of Miranda’s home state of Texas. The new Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio follows the successful release of the Gibson Miranda Lambert Bluebird acoustic last year, which is the best-selling Gibson signature acoustic guitar over the past 12 months. The new Epiphone Miranda Lambert Bluebird Studio is now available at Authorized Epiphone dealers and worldwide on www.epiphone.com.
Miranda Lambert has solidified her legacy as one of the most pivotal artists in modern-day country music. A constant champion of female artists–including through numerous collaborations and her work as a member of the Pistol Annies—Miranda Lambert has made it a priority to use her well-earned influence to encourage more girls and women to pick up guitars themselves. A decorated songwriter, Academy of Country Music “Entertainer of the Year,” passionate animal advocate, restaurateur, businesswoman, and New York Times best-selling author, Miranda Lambert is among the brightest stars in modern country music. Named as one of the most influential people in the world by TIME, Lambert has won multiple GRAMMY® Awards and has been honored with more Academy of Country Music Awards than any artist in history.
“My hope is that the release of the Epiphone Bluebird Studio with a more approachable price point will make it possible for young girls and women in general to get their hands on one,” says Miranda Lambert. “If it makes it more accessible and achievable for girls to chase their dreams, then it’s a win in my book.”
On the recent Spring Equinox Scottish composer Erland Cooper – who merges music with evocative storytelling and conceptual art – listened to and digitised the mastertape he buried in the earth three years ago for the very first time.
The only existing recording of his new work, Carve the Runes Then Be Content With Silence, was left underground to be nurtured and manipulated by the soil with all digital copies permanently deleted. It is a collaboration with the natural world, with the earth itself. This totally unique album is now set for release on September 20th on Mercury KX/Decca, in line with the Autumn Equinox on September 22nd. Also recently announced is a full UK, US and European tour, including London’s Barbican and the remote Scottish Island Orkney, where he grew up. See below for the full list of dates.
Hailed as “Nature’s Songwriter” (Guardian), in May 2021 Erland “planted” the sole recording of the work on 1⁄4 inch magnetic tape — with digital files permanently deleted — along with the sheet music, near his childhood home in Orkney, Scotland. In an unprecedented move, Mercury KX/Decca agreed to release the album that, instead of going to the studio to be mixed, was going under the ground and into the soil. The Times stated, “In an act that is either admirable or insane, Decca Records has signed Cooper for an album it will have to wait three years to hear.” A date for the public reveal, at the Barbican, was also announced as the tape lay, as yet unheard, in the soil – a release plan never before seen in the record industry.
Erland Cooper himself explains, “It’s a meditation on value, process, patience and art. Any alterations to the sound and music, produced by the earth, will be reincorporated into the pages of a final score for live performance, as orchestral articulations. Then, the work is complete.”
POLYCHROME is the intoxicating new collaborative musical project from alternative pop artists and labelmates BAYEM and FRANK. The Absorb. label is thrilled to announce the debut single release “SUNDAY MORNING”.
The Story So Far have released their new single “All This Time” off of their upcoming album I Want To Disappear. “All This Time” opens the new album with all of the punch, catchy guitar riffs, and urgent drum fills that listeners have come to love from The Story So Far throughout their storied career.
“All This Time” is available to stream now at https://lnk.to/TSSF with a new lyric video available at https://youtu.be/b208dcPH4eE
The Story So Far will be releasing their fifth studio album I Want To Disappear on June 21 via Pure Noise Records. Produced by Jon Markson (Drug Church, KOYO), the album features previously-released singles “Big Blind” and “Letterman” alongside seven brand new The Story So Far tracks.
Middle Child Syndrome redefines boundaries of solo, independent musician creativity and versatility. Matt Mueller, the sole contributor from initial songwriting through production, commits everything to his eclectic indie-rock tracks. This ultra-DIY approach, complemented by infectious hooks, relatable narratives and his sonorous voice, yields an organic and immersive listener experience.
While Matt considers himself to be a lifelong student of music, his formal education & career are in mechanical engineering, and after 12+ years, Matt left corporate America to fully commit to his musical journey.
“Listen To Me,” releasing June 2024, is the artist’s multifaceted first album and navigates listeners across diverse soundscapes.
Brooklyn-born MarkJoseph is a queer Haitian-American singer, songwriter and performer based in Los Angeles. With a tenor voice like silk, a writing style that tells a story and connects deeply with his audience, and songs that span genres from pop to rock to R&B, Mark is an artist to watch. After graduating from Berklee College of Music and moving to LA in 2018, he released multiple singles as a solo artist, while also joining Nick Jonas and The Jonas Brothers as a background vocalist for several global tours and performances including the GRAMMYs, the Video Music Awards, the American Music Awards, Saturday Night Live, The Ellen Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, a Park MGM Vegas residency and more. While the world slowed down in 2020, MarkJoseph focused on his own music. Since, he’s released several singles and headlined shows at The Peppermint Club and The Hotel Cafe. While his musical inspirations vary, his life inspiration remains constant – his mom, who lost her battle with cancer in February 2020. “She raised 3 children on her own in America as a Haitian woman without English as her first language. She is superwoman to me whether she is here or not. Her work ethic and will to win is my inspiration. Everything I do is for her.”
Shenanygans are a four piece indie rock band from Solothurn, Switzerland. Two Irish frontmen Dan and Kaylem Hannon-Barry, who share vocal and guitar duties, are joined by a rhythm section consisting of Swiss drummer Tom Brunner and Swiss-Polish bassist Lucky Luki, who also is a member of Polish band The Fruitcakes. Founded in early 2023 they bring together a fresh and strong set of energetic music to keep people wanting more.
Shenanygans showcase catchy melodies showing interesting lyrical writing skills and a strong stage chemistry with alternating lead singers and beautiful backing harmonies. Influenced by the old (The Kinks, The Velvet Underground) and the new (Arctic Monkeys, Rex Orange County) they merge stylistic influences of past and present with timeless energy to create a unique experience. Look out for some powerful live shows as they are promoting their debut album ‘On Monte Verita’ to be published in spring 2024. Stay set for rough rhythms, powerful playing and striking style!
Las Vegas based trio Mercy Music are preparing to hit the road on a cross-country tour with Strung Out. Starting the run with a one-off headlining show on June 4 in Salt Lake City, Mercy Music will be visiting cities like St. Louis, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Orlando, and more before wrapping up on June 26 in Austin, TX. Mercy Music will be playing an additional show on June 28 in Tempe, AZ.
Tickets to all dates are on-sale now at https://mercymusicforyou.com
“We’re super stoked to get back out on the road and melt everyone’s faces,” the band shares.
Upcoming Mercy Music Tour Dates
June 4 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Beehive*
June 6 – Englewood, CA – Gothic Theatre
June 7 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
June 8 – St. Louis, MO – The Duck Room
June 9 – Chicago, IL, Reggie’s Rock Club
June 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse Stage and Grill
June 12 – Allston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
June 13 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
June 14 – Philadelphia PA – Strung Out Dead Rebellion Tour
June 15 – Shroudberg, PA – Sherman Theater
June 16 – Washington, DC – Black Cat
June 17 – Virginia Beach VA – The Bunker Brewpub
June 19 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
June 20 – Jacksonville, FL – De Real Ting Cafe
June 21 – Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
June 22 – Miami, FL – Gramps
June 23 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
June 25 – Dallas, TX – Trees
June 26 – Austin, TX – Mohawk Austin
June 28 – Tempe, AZ – Yucca Tap Room
Super American have released another new single off of their upcoming new album Gangster of Love. Listen to “Manager Haircut” now at this link: https://go.mhe.fm/sup_managerhaircut. The electro pop song features guitar riffs that sound like a lost American Pie soundtrack. Only Super American can incorporate “it’s over for you bitches” into a song that’s equal parts snarky, joyful and hilarious.
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