Calling Cadence Releases 'Acoustic Session, Vol. 1' EP
by Michael Major - October 18, 2022 For this EP, Calling Cadence’s Oscar Bugarin and Rae Cole reimagined their celebrated material from the band’s self-titled debut album in a stripped-down setting, showcasing the strength and flexibility of their arrangements and songwriting while putting their voices and playing at center stage....
Brandi Carlile Drops New Deluxe Album 'In The Canyon Haze'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022 Produced by Carlile and the twins, Phil and Tim Hanseroth, and recorded at their home barn studio, the expanded album features new reimagined Laurel Canyon-inspired versions of each song from the original album plus a special rendition of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” Listen to the new album and che...
Review: ROAMING ROOTS REVUE, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall
by Natalie O'Donoghue - January 23, 2023 This is Celtic Connection's annual highlight-packed exploration of classic influences on contemporary music. Tonight’s show revisits themes including tributes to The Women of Song, The Band, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles’ Abbey Road and the music of Laurel Canyon. Curated as ever by Glasgow’s own R...
Noah Cyrus Releases 'The Hardest Part' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022 Noah Cyrus has released a special deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed full-length. Produced by Mike Crossey, the album features a brand-new track titled ‘Set For Life,’ as well as alternative versions of ‘Noah (Stand Still)’ Ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, ‘Hardest Part,’ ‘Ready To Go,’ ‘Unfinished’ and...
LAUREL CANYON: A TRIBUTE TO CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG to be Presented at Cheney Hall in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 17, 2023 Laurel Canyon is an acoustic tribute to the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. They will perform at Cheney Hall on Friday, May 5th. ...
Alice Howe Announces New LP Recorded at Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals
by Michael Major - January 13, 2023 Produced and arranged by her creative partner, Freebo, a veteran bass player and former Bonnie Raitt band member, the album was recorded in two sessions at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where Etta James and Wilson Pickett once shook the walls, the record channels their spirit...
Craig Wedren Announces New Album of Improvised Meditative Music
by Michael Major - August 25, 2022 Craig Wedren shares news of his latest release, Sabbath Sessions Summer 2022. Available next month to celebrate the final full moon of Summer 2022 – the Harvest Moon – the album features two extended tracks of live improvised vocal-looping performances, “Affixed To Memory” and “You On The Couch.”...
Grimson Releases New Single 'Set Gently'
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022 Berlin-based songwriter and animator Aiden Burglund has shared the new single 'Set Gently' under his indie pop moniker Grimson. A snippet of the track's audio is currently trending on Tiktok. The video was cut together from several takes of Berglund riding down and playing on the Subway platform esc...
Brandi Carlile Sets 'Mothership Weekend' Concert Festival
by Michael Major - November 22, 2022 “Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend” will take place in Miramar Beach, FL May 12-14. Created as an annual Mother’s Day celebration, the festival will feature performances from Carlile, Hozier, Bonnie Raitt, Mavis Staples, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Danielle Ponder, The Milk Carton Kids,...
Ashe Releases New Single 'Emotional'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 Ashe releases her new single and accompanying video, “Emotional” - available everywhere via Mom+Pop Music. The song is taken from her highly-anticipated forthcoming sophomore album Rae. Directed by Jason Lester, the video gives life to the carefree tune and is reminiscent of The Velvet Underground's...
Jamie Drake Releases New Album 'New Girl'
by Michael Major - June 10, 2022 Jamie Drake releases her new album New Girl via AntiFragile Music. She is also sharing the video for the LP’s “Its A New Life.” Leading to the release of New Girl Jamie has shared a handful of singles - “Is There Something Wrong With Me?,” the album’s title track “New Girl,” “Beginnings” and “Easy ...
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Announce New LP & Release 'Fly' Single
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 The new album was recorded in Asheville, NC at Echo Mountain Studios with producer Cason Cooley (Ben Rector, Ingrid Michaelson, American Authors) and Holcomb’s longtime bandmates Nathan Dugger (guitar), Rich Brinsfield (bass), Will Sayles (drums), and Ian Miller (keys)....
Calling Cadence Releases 'California Bartender (Acoustic)' Single
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 Reinterpreting songs from their acclaimed self-titled debut album released earlier this year, Calling Cadence’s Oscar Bugarin and Rae Cole pay tribute to the age-old Americana tradition of the stripped-down acoustic version while breathing new life and direction into their fan-favorite material....
Noah Cyrus Releases 'Noah (Stand Still)' Featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut album ‘The Hardest Part,’ and ahead of the start of her North American headlining tour on October 4, GRAMMY nominated, multi-platinum selling artist Noah Cyrus shares her latest single: ‘Noah (Stand Still),’ a powerful and heart-rending new son...
Sue Clayton to Release Debut Album in May
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023 Her sonic resume is a guide to the most important artists of the last decade: she’s written for, produced, or remixed the likes of Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Lorde, M83, Panic! At the Disco, and more....
Brandi Carlile Nominated for Seven GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 Brandi Carlile is nominated for seven awards at the 65th GRAMMY Awards: Album of the Year (In These Silent Days), Record of the Year (“You And Me On The Rock” feat. Lucius), Best Americana Album (In These Silent Days), Best Americana Performance (“You And Me On The Rock” feat. Lucius), and more....
Noah Cyrus Unveils New Single Everybody Needs Someone With Vance Joy
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023 'Everybody Needs Someone’ is Cyrus’ first musical offering in 2023, following the 2022 release her debut album, The Hardest Part [Records/Columbia Records], and deluxe version that followed. Produced by Mike Crossey, the album features new songs ‘Set For Life’ as well as alternative versions of ‘Noa...
Santino Fontana to Lead YOUR OWN THING Benefit Performance at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 06, 2022 RED BULL THEATER has announced that Tony Award winner Santino Fontana will lead its all-star benefit performance of Your Own Thing, the 1968 hit Off-Broadway rock musical inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night....
Indie Duo CHAMPS Have Found 'What Heaven Is Looking For'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023 UK indie duo CHAMPS, comprised of brothers Michael and David Champion, share the next single from their forthcoming fourth studio album Ride The Morning Glass. “What Heaven Is Looking For,” joins previously released singles “Adeleine,” “My Baby Lorraine,” and “All The Wrong Places.”...
Nadine Khouri Announces UK Tour For Spring 2023
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 Ahead of the release of a new single “Song Of A Caged Bird” - NADINE KHOURI - has announced plans for a UK tour this Spring. Bringing her entrancing sound to venues in Liverpool, Sheffield, Corsham and London across May and June, the full list of dates are detailed here....
SPRING AWAKENING Star Katie Boeck Celebrates Album With Upcoming Concerts
by Michael Major - May 01, 2023 Singer/songwriter and actor (Wendla in The Broadway revival of “Spring Awakening”) Katie Boeck has released her sophomore album Calico. Katie Boeck will perform two album release shows to support Calico: Nashville on May 5 at The Bowery Vault and Los Angeles on May 12 at the Hotel Café....
Alice Howe Releases New Single 'Love Has No Rules'
by Michael Major - March 24, 2023 Recorded in two sessions at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, where the voices of icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Otis Redding once shook the walls, Circumstance channels their spirits with 11 stirring tracks that pull no punches diving into the vagaries of the heart ...
Indie Duo CHAMPS Share New Single 'Adeleine'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022 UK indie duo CHAMPS are back with “Adeleine,” their first release since their 2019 album The Hard Interchange. A unique combination of cool minimalism and evocative Americana. The song’s powerful sense of nostalgia lies as much in its vowel sounds and melody as in its lyrics. Listen to the new singl...
Kelli O'Hara Will Appear in Concert at 92NY; Plus Lyrics & Lyricists Performances Announced
by Stephi Wild - July 13, 2022 92NY has announced the Lyrics & Lyricists concert season along with Kelli O'Hara's 92NY solo concert debut – the only NYC solo engagement of the season for the Tony Award winner....
CRAIG WEDREN (Shudder to Think) Announces Latest Project
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023 Craig’s composing resume includes extensively working with director Lisa Cholodenko (Laurel Canyon, High Art) and David Wain (Role Models, Wet Hot American Summer); and create evocative, decidedly contemporary scores for cultural-touchstone films and television series including The School of Rock, L... |