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Jane N’ The Jungle Set Release Date of October 1st For New Single “Ain’t No Other Way”

14Sep

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Jane N’ The Jungle Set Release Date of October 1st For New Single “Ain’t No Other Way”

Outspoken Phoenix, Arizona rockers Jane N' The Jungle have announced the release date of their new single and music video. "Ain't No Other Way" will hit streaming platforms and YouTube on October 1st. Frontwoman Jordan White had this to say about the song, "It’s sadly about me wavering on my artistic journey. I’ve had so many ups and downs and I finally hit that breaking point of fight or flight. We’re all going through something! In the song, I'm trying to convince myself that I’m worthy, despite the eminence front." "Ain't No Other Way" was produced by Chuck Alkazian at Pearl Sound Studios. The music video was produced by Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera. While we have to wait a little while for the new track, Jane N' The Jungle's "Trouble" is out now. Having been viewed more than...

Grammy-Winning Rockers Mastodon Announce New Album And Fall Headline Tour

13Sep

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Grammy-Winning Rockers Mastodon Announce New Album And Fall Headline Tour

Mastodon is set to return to the road this fall on a co-headline tour with Opeth. The cross-country jaunt is in support of their brand new studio album Hushed and Grim. The 15 track double LP will hit record shops and digital platforms on October 29. The album is the first release of new material in four years for Mastodon. You can preview the brand new single "Pushing The Tides" below. 2017's Emporor of Sand took home the Grammy for "Best Metal Performance", their first win in five nominations. Hushed and Grim was recorded in their hometown of Atlanta, Georgia over the span of 12 months with producer David Bottrill. He's known for his work with acts like Tool, Muse and Rush. The album reveals a band that has matured as songwriters and who have opted to tap into a wide range of infl...

Kings County Release Blistering Version Of Måneskin’s “Beggin'”

8Sep

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Kings County Release Blistering Version Of Måneskin’s “Beggin'”

Hard rocking quartet Kings County has released a killer cover from one of the year's most talked-about bands. Måneskin was initially formed in Italy in 2016. They've recently achieved lift-off with a dual pair of singles in "Beggin'" and "I Wanna Be Your Slave". The question is, are you saying their band name right? Regardless of any potential pronunciation issues, we're here to talk about the fact that Kings County has delivered a hard-hitting rendition that pays tribute to the original while making it all their own. Meet Kings County Kings County is made up of Rob Dexter on vocals & bass with Steve Bell on guitar and sharing in the vocal duties. Then you have Joe Lopez holding it down on drums with Bill Kania also on guitars and vocals. Our very own Cammy K had a chance to...

Dead Sara’s New Album ‘Ain’t It Tragic’ Set To Drop September 17

7Sep

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Dead Sara’s New Album ‘Ain’t It Tragic’ Set To Drop September 17

The highly anticipated new album from L.A. rockers Dead Sara is set to be released on September 17 via Warner Brothers Records. The album release marks the band's first new material since 2018's Temporary Things Taking Up Space EP. Ain't It Tragic was largely written during the pandemic and was co-produced by Dead Sara's Sean Friday along with Noah Shain who has worked with the band previously. Featuring 11 new songs, guitarists Emily Armstrong and Siouxsie Medley bring the dual guitar attack while Friday anchors each track with beats. “Deep in the making of this album, in the thick of the pandemic, we had nothing to do but write and record music. Amid all that was happening in the world and the day-in day-out in the studio we let our guards down and let whatever happen, happen… lo...

31Aug

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Bonnaroo 2021 Cancelled

Thanks to the remnants of Hurricane Ida, the Bonnaroo 2021 Music & Arts Festival has been canceled. While it doesn't make the news any easier process now, promoters have announced the show is on for June of 2022. Initially, organizers had announced the intention to scale back camping, but the property is too under water to move forward. According to an email sent to prospective concertgoers, Centeroo is waterlogged while the ground is saturated on their tollbooth paths to the point it's unsafe to drive or park vehicles. https://twitter.com/Bonnaroo/status/1432805468272005130 A lot of work goes into throwing an event of this magnitude. Those on the ground have done everything in their power to move the show forward but they've run out of options and time. It sounds like the...

Dez Money Teases New Album With “Give Me All You’ve Got” Single Release

30Aug

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Dez Money Teases New Album With “Give Me All You’ve Got” Single Release

Dez Money's evolution as a songwriter is on display with the release of his new single "Give Me All You've Got". It's the latest sample of material from his highly anticipated new album which is due later this year. Dez spent a lot of time on the road with his respected father, rocker Eddie Money before he passed. He toured both as a guitarist in the band and as the opening act. He can also be seen on the AXS TV series "Real Money", which chronicled the Money families life both at home and on tour. This next generation of Money talent is starting to step into its own. Dez's Take Me Down album debuted in 2015 followed by his sophomore album Blue in 2020. But now the focus turns to the new material. You'll recognize some of the instruments in the new video for "Give Me All You've Got...

My Morning Jacket Announces Release Of First New Studio Album In Six Years

29Aug

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My Morning Jacket Announces Release Of First New Studio Album In Six Years

As they say, good things come to those who wait. Fans of My Morning Jacket have been waiting six years for an album full of new material. And while we'll have to wait until October 22nd for the release of their self-titled LP, they've released a new single called "Regularly Scheduled Programming" to tide us over. The album will be My Morning Jacket's first since 2015's Grammy-nominated The Waterfall. The band had been in a holding pattern on indefinite hiatus. But, after four shows in the summer of 2019, including two big nights at the legendary Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado, MMJ pledged to carry on. New Single Out Now In regards to the new single "Regularly Scheduled Programming", frontman Jim James hopes the album (and song) brings people joy and relief after being cooped...

Vocal Powerhouse Teddy Swims Drops New Single “Simple Things”

28Aug

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Vocal Powerhouse Teddy Swims Drops New Single “Simple Things”

It's been a big year for talented vocalist Teddy Swims. His new single "Simple Things" is out now as he winds down a massive summer tour with Zac Brown Band. Swims dedicated his life to music at a young age and has seen the fruits of that effort come to light in recent years. In 2019 he began broadcasting covers from a bedroom studio and built a following of nearly two million fans on YouTube to go along with hundreds of millions of views. He's developed a signature style, incorporating elements of soul, R&B, and rock & roll with a hip-hop swagger onto his debut EP Unlearning. Teddy Swims In Rolling Stone Swims initially started getting the attention of major publications like American Songwriter, Billboard, and Rolling Stone who dubbed him an "artist to watch". ...

Interview: Dakota Jones Drops Funky & Soulful Debut Album

27Aug

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Interview: Dakota Jones Drops Funky & Soulful Debut Album

New York City funk/soul/blues outfit Dakota Jones has come out of the gate strong with their debut album Black Light. According to lead singer Tristan Carter-Jones, the funky and soulful album touches on a wide range of emotions. 'There's joy and dancing...there's pain and longing, and there's the feeling of joy when you come out of that place.' Dakota Jones is based out of Brooklyn, New York, and features Carter-Jones on vocals, Scott Kramp on bass, Steve Ross on drums, and Randy Jacobs on guitar. Jacobs is also known for his time with the group Was(Not Was) and has recorded with Seal, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, and others. Black Light was produced by Grammy-winner John Wooler who is known for his work with everyone from John Lee Hooker and John Hammond to Issac Hayes and Van Mo...

How To Pronounce Måneskin Without Embarrassing Yourself

23Aug

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How To Pronounce Måneskin Without Embarrassing Yourself

While the band has been around the block a few times, Måneskin has been all the rage over the last few years. The question is, as a newer fan, how can I say the band's name without making a total fool of myself? Here's how to pronounce Måneskin. Thankfully, a super fan stitched together interview footage of all the times they've had to explain their origin story. From what we're seeing (so far) they haven't gotten too annoyed at having to explain how they got their name. Comprised of Damiano David (vocals), Victoria de Angelis (bass), Thomas Raggi (guitar), and Ethan Torchio (drums), Måneskin first formed while in high school in Italy. They would go on to perform on the Italian version of the popular talent show X Factor. Spoiler alert: they placed second. From there they released ...