Month: March 2023

Pop Evil Frontman Leigh Kakaty Talks Inspiration Behind ‘Skeletons’
19Mar By SimonNo Comments
Features, Music

Pop Evil Frontman Leigh Kakaty Talks Inspiration Behind ‘Skeletons’

Michigan-based hard rock band Pop Evil has dropped their latest album, Skeletons along with a visual video for the title track. The deluxe digital box set called The Vault is also available for purchase. The set includes the full album, setlists, lyric sheets, behind-the-scenes content, VIP packages, and more. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher Lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty shared that the album's theme is about stripping everything down to the bones, adding bigger riffs, and capturing the energy of their live shows. "Overall, it's about looking at something in a positive way," Kakaty stated. Pop Evil worked with producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Papa Roach, Motionless in White) to create the album. The decisions we make in our lifetime have an impact on the people around us. We have a choice t...
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It’s All About THE HARA, You Know: “Autobiography” out now.
17Mar By Ambur MasenNo Comments
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It’s All About THE HARA, You Know: “Autobiography” out now.

If you were able to catch THE HARA at their first showcase during SXSW 2023 on Monday, or if you keep up with them through other means, then you already know the good news; if not, then we’re here to tell you-- "Autobiography”, the band’s sixth and final single in support of their upcoming debut LP, SURVIVAL MODE, is finally here.  Check out the exciting tell-all track on Spotify, below.  https://open.spotify.com/album/2uL9lH4pvsdPfkEMuetPTT?si=PAtnJEZgSg6mADsUhe_iYg True to THE HARA’s mission, this track is a little bit absurd, a little bit chaotic, and a whole lot of fun. I mean, just look at the lyrics, especially in the second half– The lads are not only bringing us into a shared egotistical, manic-hypervigilant panic spiral of sorts– they even dragged g...
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HBO Max Premieres Oscar-nominated ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ (Review)
17Mar By Matt ShiverdeckerNo Comments
Features, Film, Reviews

HBO Max Premieres Oscar-nominated ‘All The Beauty And The Bloodshed’ (Review)

The latest and greatest from filmmaker Laura Poitras ('Citizenfour') is a captivating look at the life and career of artist Nan Goldin. In 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed,' Poitras takes us far beyond the artistic achievements of a remarkable woman. The film was awarded the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, only the second time in the fest's history that a documentary won the honor. Sadly, it lost out to the timely 'Navalny' at the Oscars this year in the Best Documentary Feature category, It should find a much bigger audience on HBO Max than it did during a brief theatrical release last fall. Nan Goldin in 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' (NEON/HBO Documentary Films) The Verdict 'All The Beauty And The Bloodshed' was in my Top 10 for 2022, so you can safely presum...
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Premiere: NEWSKI’s Single ‘Airplane’ With Guster’s Ryan Miller
21Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Premiere: NEWSKI’s Single ‘Airplane’ With Guster’s Ryan Miller

Wisconsin's very own lo-fi alternative geek rock outfit, NEWSKI, has announced the release of its new album. "Friend Rock" is set to drop on April 7 via Nomad Union. The band is thrilled to share "Airplane," a track featuring Guster's Ryan Miller, from their forthcoming LP. Photo Credit: Kelly Bolter NEWSKI has earned critical acclaim for their previous album and book, It's Hard to be a Person: defeating anxiety, surviving the world, and having more fun. The band has taken a unique approach to their new album, enlisting a friend/musical influence on every track. This feature has brought together a diverse group of artists, including Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Brian Vander Ark (The Verve Pipe), Miles Nielsen, H Burns (France), and many others. NEWSKI compiled this internationally ...
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Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Unveil 29-City North American Tour
31Jan By SimonNo Comments
Events, Features, Music

Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra Unveil 29-City North American Tour

Get ready for a summer of amazing live music as Jimmy Eat World and Manchester Orchestra announce their highly anticipated co-headline tour. The Amplified Echoes Tour will kick off on Tuesday, July 11 in Missoula, Montana at the Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater, and will hit 29 cities across North America. Supporting the two headliners on all dates will be Australian indie rockers Middle Kids. Photo Credit: Jimi Giannatti Tickets for The Amplified Echoes Tour will go on sale starting Thursday, March 16 at 10 am local time. The Citi presale is underway as of Tuesday, March 14. For complete presale details, visit www.citientertainment.com. Massive Summer Tour Jimmy Eat World is celebrating three decades and 10 albums of existence in 2023. The band's big breakthrough came with...
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Avenged Sevenfold Releases First Single In Five Years, “Nobody”
14Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Avenged Sevenfold Releases First Single In Five Years, “Nobody”

Southern California metal titans Avenged Sevenfold have made a grand return with their first single in five years. "Nobody" is available now everywhere you listen to music via Warner Records. This is the first taste of their highly-anticipated eighth studio album, Life Is But a Dream... set to drop on June 2. Album Art by: Wes Lang The epic track comes in at nearly 6 minutes and is full of tension, groove, and dynamics. The accompanying stop-motion music video, directed by Chris Hopewell, unfolds like a short film. The video for "Nobody" takes viewers on a journey while exploring life and death, love and war, through the main character's existential crisis. Avenged Sevenfold Scavenger Hunt Prior to the release, the band launched an elaborate and mysterious digital scavenger hu...
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Tash Sultana Talks DIY Attitude And New Single “James Dean”
13Mar By SimonNo Comments
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Tash Sultana Talks DIY Attitude And New Single “James Dean”

Photo Credit: Giulia Giannini McGauran Multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer-songwriter, engineer, and entrepreneur Tash Sultana has dropped their latest single "James Dean." The soulful, powerful track about self-reflection and transformation is the first from their upcoming EP set for release later this year. Tash Sultana's DIY attitude has been a cornerstone of their career, from producing and engineering to playing every single instrument. The talented artist has always been in complete control of their music and vision. Tash's debut album Flow State quickly became gold-certified and won an ARIA Award for Best Blues & Roots Album. They've also sold over 500,000 concert tickets globally and performed at major international festivals like Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Aus...
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