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The Blue Stones Release Third Studio Album ‘Pretty Monster’

6Nov

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The Blue Stones Release Third Studio Album ‘Pretty Monster’

The new album from The Blue Stones has been one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year for us here at MendoWerks. They released "Don't Miss" to kick off summer then followed it up with "Good Ideas" in August. Everything we've heard so far has been refreshing and Pretty Monster lives up to our expectations. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher The Blue Stones are a duo made up of Tarek Jafar (vocals/guitar) and Justin Tessier (drums). They hunkered down at Zane Whitfield's NOP Studios in Ontario for more than a month earlier this year to work on the album. They brought in a series of producers to help capture the energy and vibe of their live performances. Blue Stones 'Pretty Monster' Collaborations with Kevin Hissink (grandson/Demi Lovato), WZRD BLD (Highly Suspect/iDKHOW)...

Five November Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

3Nov

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Five November Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

November is shaping up to be a great month for new music releases. Here is a look at this month's buzzworthy album drops. 1. Phoenix Alpha Zulu Release Date: November 4th Alpha Zulu is the seventh studio album from alt-rockers Phoenix. They began recording at the height of the pandemic. They were able to set up shop in a very special location. Phoenix recorded the album at the Musee des Arts which is a studio inside the world-renowned Louvre in Paris, France. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxTCTAnTP6Q 2. Fitz and the Tantrums Let Yourself Free Release Date: November 11th Fitz and the Tantrums will be releasing their fifth studio album Let Yourself Free on November 11th. The band released the summertime jam "Sway" i...

Roger Street Friedman To Release ‘Love Hope Trust’

2Nov

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Roger Street Friedman To Release ‘Love Hope Trust’

Americana singer/songwriter Roger Street Friedman will release his new album Love Hope Trust on Friday. The new project is a continuation of the multi-album collaboration with Grammy winner Larry Campbell. Credit: Jenny He Keep your ears peeled for Jason Crosby (Jackson Browne, Phil Lesh) on keyboards, Teresa Williams and Lucy Kaplansky on backing vocals, and five-time Grammy winner Gil Goldstein on accordion. Campbell had this to say about his experience with production on Love Hope Trust. Making this record with Roger Street Friedman was one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had as a producer. Great songs, well-crafted lyrics and melodies, vibrant performances, and the creative inspiration that sprang from that made it a joy to show up at the studio every day.-Larry ...

Talking Heads’ Harrison, Belew Set For ‘Remain In Light’ Tour

1Nov

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Talking Heads’ Harrison, Belew Set For ‘Remain In Light’ Tour

Iconic original Talking Heads guitarist Jerry Harrison will head out on tour with longtime touring member Adrian Belew this winter. The 'Remain In Light' tour will kick off February 16th in Colorado and wrap nearly a month later in New Haven, Connecticut. Photo Credit: Michael Weintrob The duo will lead an eleven-piece band in performing songs from the classic 1980 Talking Heads Remain In Light release. The project first debuted at the 2021 Peach Music Festival with the now-defunct Brooklyn-based Turkuaz. After performing together again in September, the band will now hit the road for 19 shows this winter. Harrison had this to say about the impact of the album and initial tour in support of the release. Remain In Light is a high point in my career. Adrian and I had often disc...

408 Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Out Of It’

30Oct

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408 Releases Highly Anticipated Debut Album ‘Out Of It’

Rising alt/pop-punk band 408 has released its debut album and it's chock full of special guests. Out Of It is available everywhere you listen to music via BreakSilence Recordings/Regime Music Group. 408 worked with award-winning producer/engineer Andrew Wade and Andy Karpovck (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep) at The Audio Compound in Orlando, Florida. Keep your eye out for killer collaborations with Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens), Aaron Gillespie (Underoath), Josh Robers (Magnolia Park), Titus, and Taylor Acorn. 408's Out Of It Frontman Mark Faroudi had this to say about Out Of It. "This is by far the band's most adventurous and ambitious effort. Our sound incorporates a little bit of everything and the album represents that. We don't fit into the normal boundaries that ar...

Alt-Rockers Autopilot Release Fresh New Single “Feverish Dreams”

27Oct

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Alt-Rockers Autopilot Release Fresh New Single “Feverish Dreams”

Canadian alternative rock band Autopilot has a killer new single "Feverish Dreams" and has announced a number of new fall tour dates. Following a brief stop in Regina, Saskatchewan, Autopilot makes its way back to the United States. They have concerts planned in Chicago, New York, Atlanta, and more. Autopilot is ready to hit the road and build on the success of its last run through the U.S. We are blown away by the response from our last US tour and can’t wait to be back on the road in November! We are so excited to share our new single Feverish Dreams, the first release from our upcoming album.-Autopilot When the world stood still during the pandemic, Autopilot refused to slow down. They might not have been able to tour and play shows but they did work on material for their new ...

Louden Swain Releases Uplifting New Single “There’s The Rub”

27Oct

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Louden Swain Releases Uplifting New Single “There’s The Rub”

Credit: Jason Manns You may recognize Louden Swain frontman, Rob Benedict, from television shows like Supernatural and Felicity. With the release of the new single "There's The Rub" the band is prepping for the release of their 10th studio album. Feelings And Such drops on November 11th and they'll be performing the album in its entirety along with other fan favorites this weekend in Los Angeles. The show marks the 25th anniversary of the band's formation. Louden Swain is Benedict alongside bassist Michael Borja, drummer Stephen Norton, and guitarist Billy Moran. The group's emotionally charged, exhilarating lyrics about overcoming obstacles and turning one's troubles into redemption are steeped with rock & roll swagger. Supernatural Connection Benedict played the char...

13 Best Halloween Songs For Your Playlists

26Oct

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13 Best Halloween Songs For Your Playlists

Halloween is fast approaching. If you're looking for some music to set the mood, don't sleep on these classic songs. Let us know in the comments section if we missed anything. 13. The Addams Family Theme Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5IWRz78DY The iconic theme song from The Addams Family television show was released in 1964. The spooky song prominently features a harpsichord, percussive finger snapping, and Lurch adding some vocal flavor. 12. Andrew Llyod Weber's "Overture" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NstnB3Wnqk&t Composed by Andrew Lloyd Weber, "Overture" is the opening track on the soundtrack for the movie. 11. Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear The Reaper" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy4HA3vUv2c The classic "Don't Fear The Reaper" from ...

Adjacent Music Festival Has Every Emo Fans Dream Lineup

25Oct

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Adjacent Music Festival Has Every Emo Fans Dream Lineup

Pop-punk and emo festivals have been all the rage lately. Now, east coast residents won't have to travel that far to experience two days of great music right on the beach. Artists like Blink 182, Paramore, Bleachers, Coheed & Cambria along with 35+ other artists will take the stage Memorial Day weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The ticket pre-sale begins Thursday morning at 10 AM. There are several options available in addition to general admission. Pit passes, Boardwalk, and Super VIP tickets are an option if you're interested. Accommodations are available for Ocean Casino Resort, Caesars, Tropicana, and Showboat hotels. Just be forewarned, these hotel packages aren't cheap. Music On The Beach The Adjacent Music Festival will feature three stages of performers, vendors, ...

Rome & Duddy Release New Music Video + Prep For Winter Tour

24Oct

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Rome & Duddy Release New Music Video + Prep For Winter Tour

The dynamic duo of Rome & Duddy are making waves with the release of their new music video and highly anticipated winter tour dates. Best known for their work with Dirty Heads and Sublime, "Cannabis Tree" is a breath of fresh air (musically speaking). Rome & Duddy first collaborated back in 2008 on "Lay Me Down" by Dirty Heads. The song went on to set records for being one of the most successful independent single releases of all time. It held onto the #1 position on the chart for nearly three months. More recently the duo has been hosting a podcast and earlier this year released a line of CBD products via Consequence. Cactus Cool EP The new EP Cactus Cool is expected to drop in March of 2023. Despite their close friendship Rome & Duddy haven't released much musi...