discovering and sharing the music that moves us

Author: Simon

Two-plus decades in the music industry as a program director, host, influencer, voice-over artist, and artist manager. Passionate about introducing music fans to talented artists. Avid sports card collector. Pizza lover. Microbrew connoisssoir.
RUFUS DU SOL Drop New Unique Artificially Intelligent Music Video For “Next To Me”
13Aug By SimonNo Comments
Music, Reviews

RUFUS DU SOL Drop New Unique Artificially Intelligent Music Video For “Next To Me”

Grammy-nominated electronic trio RUFUS DU SOL had been laying low but they've officially come out of their shell. They've sold more than 70,000 tickets for their upcoming tour and are back with a new single and artificially intelligent music video. Directed by Osk, the video changes moods with the vibe of the music. Hailing from Australia, RUFUS DU SOL is comprised of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt. They made their debut in 2016 going simply as Rufus but had to change their name when they learned it was already copyrighted in America. New Music Back in July, they released "Alive", their first new song in three years. The new material has started trickling after the recent fall tour announcement that will see them play marquee festivals like Bonnaroo, Austin City Li...
Read More
Interview: Phoebe Katis Releases New Music Video For “Never Be A Cool Girl”
13Aug By SimonNo Comments
Interviews, Music

Interview: Phoebe Katis Releases New Music Video For “Never Be A Cool Girl”

Fresh off her first headline show in New York City, talented singer/songwriter Phoebe Katis has just released a new music video for her latest single "Never Be A Cool Girl". She took an interesting approach in writing the song, compiling the lyrics first and then adding different homegrown percussion instruments to fill out the quirky groove. As far as some insight into the meaning behind "Never Be A Cool Girl", she had this to say, "I wanted to voice being over the facade of 'playing it cool' during the first stages of a relationship, be that romantic or just meeting people you vibe with." Phoebe recently moved from London to Brooklyn, more on that below. She flew to Los Angeles from New York in July to film the video. However, prior to the cross-country trip, the project was map...
Read More
Coheed and Cambria Release Music Video For Latest Single “Shoulders”
8Aug By SimonNo Comments
Music

Coheed and Cambria Release Music Video For Latest Single “Shoulders”

Coheed and Cambria come out of the gate hard on their latest single 'Shoulders'. The track, released back in July, gets the produced music video treatment and it was worth the wait. If you've ever seen a Coheed video, you may recognize the theme. Band rocks out, weird stuff happens all around them. But it's a formula that works. And if you look a little deeper, you might even find a deeper meaning. What a concept. Admittedly I'm a big supporter of this band, it can be difficult to be objective when it's tough to turn the fanboy off. But this band deserves all the success they've attained up until this point. Instead of getting frustrated by not being entirely accepted by the 'mainstream, Coheed and Cambria have been able to carve out an impressive existence for themselves while mai...
Read More
New York Shoegaze Outfit Manu Tease Album Release With “Overturned” Single Drop
6Aug By SimonNo Comments
Music

New York Shoegaze Outfit Manu Tease Album Release With “Overturned” Single Drop

Manu is here with a brand new single and album release details. We're hearing hints of Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins & Hum on their new track 'Overturned'. The band EPK describes their sound as 'combining the sonic portals of 90s shoegaze with a unique blend of experimental/alt-rock'. And that's a better description of their music than we could have ever come up with so we'll go with that. There's some new blood in the group as players John Bryan, Ryan Driver and Michael LaPick join singer Zach Berger and guitarist/songwriter Bryan Caprari to round out the group 'Earth' Due September 3 Earth was recorded in 2020 at New Jersey's Backroom Studios by Scot Moriart. The project was mastered at West Side Music by Grammy Award-winning engineer Alan Douches who has worked with Defto...
Read More
PVRIS release explosive new single “Monster”
30Jul By SimonNo Comments
Events, Music, Reviews

PVRIS release explosive new single “Monster”

Alt-pop heavyweights PVRIS have returned with a new single and tour. The synth-driven 'Monster' is another big step on their journey after the release of the Use Me album last year. The new album is seen as part of the bands' evolution as frontwoman Lynn Gunn stepped forward as leader and architect of the project. She wrote, played all the instruments, and sang on all 11 songs. JT Daly aka K. Flay produced the project. PVRIS' nearly month-long US tour kicked off August 6 in Detroit and runs through a sold-out September 2 date at the Fonda Theater in LA. Royal and the Serpent will be opening up on most of these shows. 'Monster’ is a song about reckoning with outside opinions and expectations put upon oneself. It can be easy to take on the weight of negative situations/opinions,...
Read More
Grammy-Nominated Blues Artist Kenny Neal Inks New Management Deal
29Jul By SimonNo Comments
Music

Grammy-Nominated Blues Artist Kenny Neal Inks New Management Deal

Talented blues rocker Kenny Neal has signed a new management deal ahead of a planned album release in 2022. The Professional Group LLC is headed up by Terry Harvey who feels Kenny's talents are unique. As a second-generation southern Louisiana bluesman, Kenny was in his first band (with his father) by age 13 and landed a job playing with Buddy Guy by age 17. Since then he's gone on to release a number of albums and has earned multiple Grammy nominations and other awards. 'Kenny is a unique talent, whose accomplishments are incomparable. We are thrilled to have him as a client.'- Terry Harvey Kenny recently connected with Stevie Wonder, Bobby Rush, and Marlon Jackson on Tito Jackson's new single 'Love One Another'. Work continues on his next album, more information is expected soo...
Read More
L.A. Rockers Dead Sara Announce First Tour In Three Years
28Jul By SimonNo Comments
Events, Music

L.A. Rockers Dead Sara Announce First Tour In Three Years

Making their highly anticipated return to the road, Dead Sara has rolled out a number of new tour dates. Set to kick off September 17 at Summerfest in Milwaukee, the tour will wrap a few weeks later with a homecoming gig at The Roxy in Los Angeles. Tickets are on sale now and you can get the scoop through their website. Some VIP upgrades are still available, you can link to their fan site The Deadicated for more information or to check on availability. Dead Sara has been hard at work on new material over the last 18 months and you can expect more new music soon. Their most recent single 'Hands Up' was released in November of 2020. Tour Dates 9/17 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest (w/ The Struts)9/18 – Minneapolis, MN @ Amsterdam Music Hall9/20 – Kansas City, MO @ recordbar9/...
Read More
Gary Clark Jr. Extends Summer Tour Into Fall
22Jul By SimonNo Comments
Events, Music

Gary Clark Jr. Extends Summer Tour Into Fall

After Gary Clark Clark Jr.'s initial tour announcement, much of America was left without a nearby concert. That all changed with news of another round of tour dates that extends his summer tour itinerary into the fall months. The tour opener in Clark's hometown of Austin, Texas sold out so a second date was added. Additional dates include shows from Maine to Louisiana. Tickets are on sale now and more info can be found here. g sights on 2022, keep your eye out for a European Gun's 'n Roses tour with Clark as the opener. In case you're wondering what's next, work continues on the follow-up to 2019's This Land. An album that would go on to win three Grammy Awards including Best Rock Song for the title track. For more updates, follow Gary on Twitter and Instagram. https://ww...
Read More
Mallory Merk Drops Killer Cover Of ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’
16Jul By SimonNo Comments
Music

Mallory Merk Drops Killer Cover Of ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’

Rising alt-pop star Mallory Merk has just released a cover of Jet's 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl'. Merk is set to release an EP in August that is already generating quite a buzz. Her take on this Jet classic follows lead singles 'evol', 'Just Because' and 'Sinister'. Born in Louisiana raised in New Jersey and living in New York City, Merk grew up on a steady diet of Nirvana, Metallica, and Pearl Jam having learned to play guitar at age 12. While she's had success as a model working with Kanye West's Yeezy zine & Rihanna's Fenty Beauty line, she used the money she made there to invest in her music career. New EP In August The Strangers EP chronicles the work she's done over the past year and tells a story. The project is named for Merk as she feels the characters in her life ...
Read More
Robben Ford Drops New Single ‘Balafon’ Ahead Of New Album Release
14Jul By SimonNo Comments
Music

Robben Ford Drops New Single ‘Balafon’ Ahead Of New Album Release

Well-known guitar virtuoso Robben Ford is gearing up for the release of his new album Pure later this summer. Nominated for five Grammy Awards, Ford has played with everyone from Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, Phil Lesh, and Greg Allman. The new single 'Balafon' was one of the first two tracks that came together for the record. Pure is the first fully instrumental studio album from Ford since 1987's Tiger Walk. Featuring nine killer tracks, you'll hear elements of jazz, blues, and rock with exceptional guests featured throughout. I feel that Pure is perhaps the most complete representation of my personal musical vision. Previous recordings having been products of a period of development that lead to the music presented here. It’s been very satisfying to have shaped my own composit...
Read More