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29Dec

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Top 10 Touring Artists Of 2022

After the pandemic ground the live music industry to a halt, this year has seen a revival of people returning to live events in droves. Here's a look at the top 10 touring artists of the year. Statistics are courtesy of Billboard Boxscore and take into consideration events that took place between November 1st, 2021, and October 31st, 2022. The revenue numbers listed are in millions of dollars. 10. The Weeknd Revenue: $131 Total Attendees: 904, 744 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRXx6U8ABQ 9. Kenny Chesney Revenue: $135 Total Attendees: 1,299,282 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pksszku7l0g 8. Def Leppard & Motley Crue Revenue: $173.4 Total Attendees: 1,313,207 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UIB9Y4OFPs 7. Red Hot Chili Peppers Revenue:...

Oliver Tree Surprises Fans With Deluxe Album Release

27Dec

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Oliver Tree Surprises Fans With Deluxe Album Release

Oliver Tree's deluxe album, Cowboy Tears Drown the World in a Swimming Pool of Sorrow, is now available for streaming on all major platforms. In addition to the original track listing, this expanded edition includes 11 additional songs and the official video for "Suitcase Full of Cash." The project features viral stars Alissa Violet, Tana Mongeau, Viking Barbie, and Melissa Ong and continues a string of innovative music videos from the genre-bending Tree. The original version of Cowboy Tears was released in February of 2022. The album spawned hit singles like "Swing & Miss", "Freaks & Geeks" and "Cowboys Don't Cry". Collectively the songs and accompanying music videos have connected with fans. Tens of millions of streams and views are ultimately the result. The album drop...

Five January Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

19Dec

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Five January Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

Photo Credit: Bob Clark Heading into the new year there is a lot of new music to be excited about. Here's a look at 5 January album releases that should be on your radar. Streaming is fine but please consider supporting your local independent record store. Purchasing stuff directly from the band is cool too! 1. The Subways - Uncertain Joys Release Date: January 13th The Subways have been picking up momentum since their new album was announced in early 2022. You can listen to the band themselves discuss new music and their experience on the popular FOX television show The OC on the OC Podcast with hosts Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke. Expect an active touring schedule for The Subways in 2023. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Highly Anticipated Måneskin Album Tracklist Released

15Dec

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Highly Anticipated Måneskin Album Tracklist Released

More details have emerged on the upcoming release of the new Måneskin album Rush!. The upcoming project by the Italian alt-rockers is set to be released on January 20th and features a total of 17 tracks. Some of the previously released material on the album include "Supermodel," "The Loneliest," and "MAMMAMIA." Rush! will also include the newly teased track "Gossip". Featuring Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, the song is set for release on January 13th. Another track from the album, titled "LA Fine," is available as part of the digital pre-order that's available now. https://twitter.com/thisismaneskin/status/1603525612488249344 Måneskin is an Italian rock band formed in 2015 in Rome, Italy. The band consists of lead vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, g...

Robert Jon & The Wreck Deliver Captivating New Single

14Dec

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Robert Jon & The Wreck Deliver Captivating New Single

Robert Jon & The Wreck, a group known for their Southern roots rock sound, has released "Who Can You Love". The captivating Americana-infused single is featured on their new EP One Of A Kind. The EP will be available on March 10th via Journeyman Records, an independent label founded by Joe Bonamassa. One of a Kind was recorded at Hensen Studios in Los Angeles. The iconic Tapestry by Carole King and Blue by Joni Mitchell were both recorded in the legendary facility. The band worked with multi-Grammy Award-winning producer Don Was who's known for his work with The Stones, Bonnie Raitt, and many others. In The Studio With Don Was When it came to working with Was, frontman Robert Jon Burrison had this to say about the experience. Don is a mysterious guy. He’s so much about ...

Third Eye Blind Celebrating 25th Anniversary With New Tour Dates

13Dec

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Third Eye Blind Celebrating 25th Anniversary With New Tour Dates

Long-time alt-rockers Third Eye Blind are continuing their 25th-anniversary celebration into 2023. Set to kick off March 10th in New Orleans, the trek will wrap more than a month later in Pala, California. Ticket pre-sales are underway with the general on-sale date Friday via Ticketmaster. The band formed in the early 90s and burst onto the scene in 1997. Their self-titled release featured five successful singles including the breakout "Semi-Charmed Life". Since then they've released a series of successful studio albums and their consistent touring has led to countless new fans across the country. Deeper, harder, faster... that's right kids, we are back at it this March for the second half of a tour. All fresh for Spring and blooming with treats to gratify your souls. Third Eye Bl...

††† (Crosses) Release Permanent.Radiant EP

12Dec

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††† (Crosses) Release Permanent.Radiant EP

Photo Credit: Jonathan Weiner The duo of Deftones Chino Moreno and producer/multi-instrumentalist Shaun Lopez are better known as ††† (Crosses). Their EP Permanent.Radiant has arrived and it's six new electronic dark wave-influenced alt-rock songs we think you might be interested in. †††, pronounced Crosses, have been making music together since 2011. They're known for Chino's iconic emotive vocals and Lopez's world-class production. They've released two EPs, † and ††, and a self-titled album in 2014. In 2020 they resurfaced with a cover of "The Beginning of the End" by Cause and Effect. Split With Doom In a recent interview with Consequence, the duo spoke about their split with founding member Chuck Doom around the time of the release of "End". It turns out their lack of prod...

11Dec

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5 Health Benefits Of Listening To Music

Music has long been recognized for its ability to help us relax and unwind, but did you know that it can also provide some serious health benefits? Research from Johns Hopkins Medicine has shown that music can improve cognitive function, reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and even increase physical endurance. Here's a closer look at five ways that music can benefit your health: 1. Stress & Anxiety Music has a calming effect on the mind and body, which can help to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. In fact, studies have shown that listening to music can alter the levels of chemicals like cortisol in the brain, which is known to be associated with stress. So next time you're feeling overwhelmed, put on some of your favorite music and see if that helps. 2. M...

LISTEN: Viral Rock Version Of “All I Want For Christmas”

7Dec

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LISTEN: Viral Rock Version Of “All I Want For Christmas”

After the abbreviated version went viral on Tik Tok, alt-rockers From Ashes To New have released the fully produced hard rock infused "All I Want For Christmas Is You". The Mariah Carey classic was originally released in 1994 and has become a holiday standard. After leaking a teaser for the cover song, From Ashes To New saw more than 900,000 views & 80,000 likes in just a few hours. The high-octane version is sure to inject some holiday spirit into hard rock music fans' holiday season. Frontman Matt Brandyberry gives some insight into the band's choices when it came to other song options. He also offers some insight into what we can expect in the new year. We always thought it would be sick to cover a Christmas song, but never did. We had some extra studio time and tho...

Crown The Empire Releases Hard-Hitting “Immortalize”

5Dec

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Crown The Empire Releases Hard-Hitting “Immortalize”

Hard rockers Crown The Empire are following up one of their most successful tours to date with the release of "Immortalize". The high-octane new track delivers anthemic melodies and blistering guitar riffs that longtime fans will recognize as representative of their signature sound. The summer of '22 saw the band headline their own 'Fallout 10-Year Anniversary Tour'. From there they performed with Slipknot and Ice Nine Kills on the fall leg of Knotfest Roadshow. On "Immortalize" Crown The Empire worked with Zach Jones as producer and engineer. Jones is known for his work with acts like Fever 333, Scene Queen, and Nova Twins. As far as the meaning behind the new song, vocalist Andy Leo had this to say. "Immortalize" is about the fear of being forgotten once we pass on. It ...