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NEW SHOWS FOLLOW SOLD OUT DEBUT HEADLINE TOUR TALES OF AMERICA OUT TO CRITICAL PRAISE Photo credit: Josh Cheuse Breakout singer-songwriter J.S. Ondara has confirmed new North American dates this fall, with nights in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, and more. The new dates follow Ondara’s current sold out debut headline tour, as … Continue reading J.S. ONDARA CONFIRMS NORTH AMERICAN FALL DATES

DIRECTED BY BRADFORD YOUNG, TERENCE NANCE, JENN NKIRU, MARC THOMAS AND KAMASI WASHINGTON FEATURING MUSIC FROM MASSIVELY ACCLAIMED ALBUM HEAVEN AND EARTH, OUT NOW ON YOUNG TURKS As Told To G/D Thyself, the highly anticipated short film from Kamasi Washington makes its public debut exclusively today on Apple Music—watch here. Originally premiered at the 2019 … Continue reading KAMASI WASHINGTON’S SHORT FILM AS TOLD TO G/D THYSELF DEBUTS EXCLUSIVELY ON APPLE MUSIC TODAY

benny blanco and Latin Grammy-winning producer Tainy unveil a new collaboration, “I Can’t Get Enough” with Selena Gomez and J Balvin, today—listen here. blanco and Tainy, the producer behind Cardi B’s “I Like It” and Bad Bunny’s “Estamos Bien,” began work on the song last December and quickly recruited superstars Gomez and Balvin to join. … Continue reading BENNY BLANCO AND TAINY DEBUT “I CAN’T GET ENOUGH” WITH SELENA GOMEZ AND J BALVIN

FEATURING YMUSIC, JUSTIN VERNON, BLAKE MILLS, THE STAVES, JACK DEJOHNETTE, SEAN CAREY AND MORE LEAD SINGLE “VOYAGER ONE” DEBUTS TODAY CONFIRMS RUN OF U.S. TOUR DATES portrait: Sarah Walor      album cover photo: Kathy Hornsby Absolute Zero, the new studio album from three-time Grammy award winning pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby is out April 12 … Continue reading BRUCE HORNSBY RETURNS WITH ABSOLUTE ZERO OUT APRIL 12

FEATURING NISKA, OCTAVIAN, IAMDDB, BAUSA, BIZZEY, RAMIKS AND SOOLKING Diplo’s new Europa EP is out today via Mad Decent—listen here. Featuring collaborations with Octavian on “New Shapes,” Niska on “Boom Bye Bye” and IAMDDB on “Mira Mira,” plus further guest appearances from Bausa, Soolking, Bizzey and Ramiks, Europafinds Diplo assembling Europe’s finest rising artists, further verifying … Continue reading DIPLO’S EUROPA EP OUT NOW

DEBUT EP COMING SOON ON FOOL’S GOLD RECORDS Emerging NYC-based rapper, artist and entrepreneur Tabby Wakes’ new song, “Angel,” is out now; listen/share it here: http://smarturl.it/tabbyangel. Collaborating once again with producer Brenmar, the song is taken from her forthcoming EP, which is set for release on Fool’s Gold Records. Wakes’ previously released track, “Tabby Night,” has already … Continue reading EMERGING RAPPER TABBY WAKES’ NEW SONG “ANGEL” OUT NOW

Happy Birthday Kurt Cobain! In honor of what would have been Kurt Cobain's 50th birthday, Morrison Hotel Gallery is announcing its next exhibition: Grunge - The Rise of a Generation, a photography exhibit celebrating grunge music, the fashion, the attitude and its impact on anyone who has listened to Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or worn a … Continue reading Cobain Would Have Been 50

FULL MUSIC AND SURFING LINEUP  TO BE ANNOUNCED IN SPRING TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW AT 10AM EST (Asbury Park, NJ - January 22, 2019) Sea.Hear.Now Festival will return in 2019 with a splash, announcing one of the most influential bands in rock history, Dave Matthews Band, and critically acclaimed and Grammy nominated The Lumineers, in the headlining … Continue reading DAVE MATTHEWS BAND AND THE LUMINEERS TO HEADLINE SECOND ANNUAL SEA.HEAR.NOW FESTIVAL IN ASBURY PARK, NJ

VIA SO RECORDINGS PRODUCED BY RICHARD X LEAD TRACK “COOL YOUR BATTLES” DEBUTS TODAY      photo credit: Will Ireland, album artwork “…a group with plenty of musicality at any volume.” “…straight-ahead power rock.” U.K. rockers Band of Skulls’ fifth album, Love Is All You Love (produced by Richard X), is set for release on April 12 … Continue reading BAND OF SKULLS RETURN WITH LOVE IS ALL YOU LOVE ON APRIL 12

   Violinist, singer, composer and producer Emily Wells confirms the release of her forthcoming album, This World Is Too ____ For You, due March 22 on her label Thesis & Instinct—pre-order the album here. Wells is also debuting new single “Stay Up” today—listen here. “Stay Up” is about camaraderie in art and those who have … Continue reading EMILY WELLS’ THIS WORLD IS TOO ____ FOR YOU OUT MARCH 22

 NEW VIDEO TODAY, EUROPA EP FORTHCOMING Diplo debuts “Boom Bye Bye” with French rapper Niska today—listen and watch the Dan Le Moyne-directed video here. The track is the first taken from a forthcoming EP, Europa, slated for later this spring on Mad Decent and featuring collaborations with artists from across the European continent. “Niska came … Continue reading DIPLO DEBUTS “BOOM BYE BYE” FEATURING FRENCH RAPPER NISKA

HEADLINING GOVERNORS BALL Florence + the Machine debut two new songs, “Moderation” and “Haunted House” today. Listen here. Produced by James Ford, “Moderation” is another driving force of nature that sees Florence’s new-found confidence ride high when it comes to love and relationships. In contrast, “Moderation” is backed by the more delicate “Haunted House.” Produced by … Continue reading FLORENCE + THE MACHINE DEBUT NEW SONGS “MODERATION” AND “HAUNTED HOUSE”

EP TO FOLLOW THIS SPRING Photo credit: Lauren Maccabee The Isle of Wight brothers Michael and David Champion of CHAMPS returned with two new singles earlier this week. The tracks, “Solid Action” and “Douglas Firs,” produced/mixed by Sean Oakley, precede an EP titled The Hard Interchange to be released later this spring. This is the third … Continue reading CHAMPS RETURN WITH TWO NEW SINGLES

NEW LP EVER SINCE I LOST MY MIND OUT FEBRUARY 22 VIA ROUNDER RECORDS Photo credit: Sully Sullivan Album art Charleston-based band SUSTO shares new single “Weather Balloons” today; listen/share HERE and watch official lyric video HERE. Front man Justin Osborne explains he “wrote this song the day after an acid trip…It was a beautiful trip … Continue reading SUSTO SHARES NEW SINGLE “WEATHER BALLOONS”

Photo Credit: Catie Laffoon / Artwork: Leif Podhasky Sad Bangers Vol. 1, the debut EP from Curtis Lowe—the new electronic music project from NYC-based producer Conor Cook—is out now via the Spotify Direct program. The music is receiving early critical buzz with Some Kind of Awesomecalling it “hypnotic floor filler with 90s era-esque house vibes,” while … Continue reading CURTIS LOWE’S DEBUT EP SAD BANGERS VOL. 1

Last night Danish superstar MØ performed on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Watch/share the late night television debut of “Blur” here. The song appears on MØ’s new album, Forever Neverland, released last October on Columbia Records—listen here. Furthermore, MØ’s headlining tour of North America kicks off today in Washington, DC. With support from ABRA … Continue reading MØ PERFORMS “BLUR” ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON”

The Music Business Association (Music Biz) will present platinum-selling, progressive Country artist Kane Brown with a Breakthrough Artist Award at the Music Biz 2019 Conference's Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner on Tuesday, May 7 at the JW Marriott Nashville. The Award is presented to artists who have truly emerged and made a particularly significant … Continue reading Kane Brown to Be Honored With Breakthrough Artist Award at Music Biz 2019

January 16, 2019 -- Nashville, TN -- Tim O’Brien recently announced a headlong leap back into traditional bluegrass with his new full-length album, Tim O’Brien Band. Due for release on March 15, 2019, Tim O’Brien Band, the title a sly nod to traditional music’s often eponymous band names, is a collection of not just old-school … Continue reading Tim O’Brien readies Tim O’Brien Band for March 15 release

Brooklyn-based label Fool’s Gold debuts FGTV today. FGTV is a new video content series devoted to telling the stories of the creatives that continue to play an integral role in A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs’ iconic brand. FGTV is launching with three new series— “On Point” profiles New York-based individuals who are making waves in their … Continue reading FOOL’S GOLD LAUNCHES ORIGINAL VIDEO CONTENT SERIES

  No Words Left, the new album from U.K.-based artist Lucy Rose, is set for release March 22 via Arts & Crafts. Along with the announcement of the album, her fourth, she also shares a video for lead single “Conversation;” watch/share HERE and pre-order the LP HERE. Rose will embark on a headlining tour this … Continue reading LUCY ROSE’S NEW ALBUM NO WORDS LEFT OUT MARCH 22 VIA ARTS & CRAFTS “CONVERSATION” VIDEO DEBUTS TODAY

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM BARE SET FOR RELEASE JANUARY 25 ADVANCE SINGLES REACH OVER 30 MILLION SPOTIFY STREAMS Photo credit: Daniel Alexander Harris “Already an industry veteran at 20, Rosie Carney writes songs that feel lived-in and worn, conveying a bruised ache well beyond her years…it makes sense that her newest songs capture the weary … Continue reading ROSIE CARNEY’S NEW SINGLE “YOUR LOVE IS HOLY” OUT NOW

Kelsey Lu debuts her cover of 10cc’s classic “I’m Not in Love” today, alongside an Alima Lee-directed video—listen and watch here. Of the song Lu says, “This is dedicated to the ones who have ever felt misunderstood in the name of Love, in the name of Self. Who Love the Passion, Love the Grace Of … Continue reading KELSEY LU DEBUTS COVER OF 10CC’S “I’M NOT IN LOVE,” VIDEO OUT NOW COVERS V MAGAZINE

Bob Weir and Wolf Bros will embark on a 20-date U.S. tour kicking off February 28 in Ithaca, NY and running through March 30 in Charleston, SC. The trio, featuring Weir, Don Was and Jay Lane, return to the road following a successful run of sold-out dates in Fall, 2018 that saw them performing the … Continue reading BOB WEIR AND WOLF BROS SET NEW 20-DATE TOUR

WILKESBORO, N.C. (Jan. 14, 2019) – MerleFest, presented by Window World, is proud to announce new artist additions for MerleFest 2019: The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell. The annual homecoming of musicians and music fans returns to the campus of Wilkes Community College in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue … Continue reading MerleFest Adds The Avett Brothers, Molly Tuttle, and Sean McConnell to 2019 Festival

“Few acts in recent memory have bridged the gap between rock and dance music like Bob Moses.”—Resident Advisor Grammy-winning duo Bob Moses is sharing the new song “Enough To Believe” from their forthcoming album Battle Lines due September 14 on Domino—listen and share here. “Enough To Believe” follows “Heaven Only Knows” for which KCRW hails … Continue reading BOB MOSES DEBUTS “ENOUGH TO BELIEVE” NEW ALBUM BATTLE LINES OUT SEPTEMBER 14 ON DOMINO TOURING NORTH AMERICA THIS FALL

Rising star Tommy Genesis unveils her self-directed and edited video for “100 Bad” today—watch and share here. “100 Bad,” the lead single from Genesis’ highly anticipated debut album releasing this year, is receiving early critical praise with Highsnobiety and Nylon dubbing the song an “anthem.” The Charlie Heat produced track is the first song the … Continue reading TOMMY GENESIS SHARES “100 BAD” VIDEO

“Emotionally provocative and lush.” —Folk Alley “A Safe Harbor for Wayward Echoes, while offering some deep reflection, brims with quiet energy and triumph.”—Making A Scene! “Each song on this new album ‘A Safe Harbor for Wayward Echoes’ is a prescription for a troubled soul.”—Seattle Wave Radio “Skins the divide between science and faith and holds the … Continue reading TOBIAS THE OWL RELEASES NEW ALBUM A SAFE HARBOR FOR WAYWARD ECHOES SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE BEN HARPER, LAURA VEIRS AND INARA GEORGE ALBUM RELEASE SHOW IN SEATTLE ON AUGUST 30

MHD’s new album 19, due out September 19 on Motown Records, is available for preorder today. The highly anticipated new album was named for Paris’ 19th arrondissement where MHD grew up and features an international cast including Diplo, Stefflon Don, Wizkid, Stromae, Salif Keita, Dadju, Yemi Alade, Orelsan and Koys. MHD also recently debuted the … Continue reading MHD’S NEW ALBUM 19 OUT SEPTEMBER 19 FEATURES DIPLO, STEFFLON DON, WIZKID AND MORE DEBUTS ALBUM TEASER

The official music video for “Uh Huh,” the latest single from breakout singer, songwriter and performer Jade Bird, premiered on Harper’s Bazaar who says, “The gritty, electric track shows a rougher, louder side to the guitar-wielding 20-year-old musician, and the accompanying visuals are just as vibrant as her sound.” Of the video, which was directed by … Continue reading JADE BIRD’S VIDEO FOR “UH HUH” PREMIERES DEBUT U.S. HEADLINE TOUR CONFIRMED THIS FALL

Superorganism unveils a new version of their breakout single “Everybody Wants To Be Famous” from multi-platinum selling producer and DJ Cedric Gervais today—listen here. Speaking on the new version the band explains, “Cedric’s remix sounds like he fired our song though a black hole to get buff for summer 💪🍸.” Originally released in January 2018, … Continue reading SUPERORGANISM DEBUTS CEDRIC GERVAIS REMIX OF “EVERYBODY WANTS TO BE FAMOUS”