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.
The Blue Stones Are Back With “Don’t Miss”
5Jul By SimonNo Comments
Music

The Blue Stones Are Back With “Don’t Miss”

Alt-rock duo The Blue Stones are back with a perfect new single for summertime. "Don't Miss" is a melodic hard rocking song with a nice groove. The single drop is nicely timed as they kick off their nationwide tour with Des Rocs on Friday. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher The Blue Stones consist of Tarek Jafar on vocals/guitar and Justin Tessier on drums/backing vocals. Based in Ontario, they made some waves in the US with their sophomore release Hidden Gems in 2021. The album was produced and co-written by Mutemath frontman Paul Meany and featured standout tracks "Shaking Off The Rust" and "Let It Ride". On the new single they collaborated with Boonn who is known for his work with Grandson, Demi Lovato, and on the Suicide Squad soundtrack. As for the subject matter, it appears listen...
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Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover
30Jun By SimonNo Comments
Music

Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” vs. Meg Myers’ Cover

The 1985 Kate Bush classic "Running Up That Hill" recently hit #1 on the iTunes chart. An impressive feat considering the song was released 37 years ago. The track saw a resurgence thanks to a sync placement in the popular Netflix show Stranger Things. Meg Myers covered the song in recent years so, that got us thinking. Which version do you prefer? Sony Music Publishing "Running Up That Hill" was the lead single from the 1985 Kate Bush album Hounds of Love. It was her first hit in the US since the late 1970s. As for how the song ended up in Stranger Things, Variety takes an informative deeper dive. But before you read, their article includes some spoilers. If you haven't watched it yet, be mindful that they cover some plotlines. You can also check out some footage of the song's p...
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Panic! At The Disco Release New Single + Album Details
12Jun By SimonNo Comments
Music

Panic! At The Disco Release New Single + Album Details

A new era of Panic! At The Disco is upon us. Their highly anticipated seventh studio album is set for release this summer. The title track "Viva Las Vengeance" is available now with the album scheduled to drop on August 19th. Viva Las Vengeance is the first new album from the Brendon Urie-led outfit since 2018s Pray For the Wicked. Urie changed up his creative process for the new release as everything was recorded live to tape alongside production partners Jake Sinclair and Mike Viola. The album will take an introspective look into his experience growing up in Las Vegas as well as Urie's decade+ in the music business. The upbeat anthemic song is sure to please fans new and old. Viva Las Vengeance is a look back at who I was 17 years ago and who I am now with the fondness I didn...
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Jukebox The Ghost Fall Tour Dates Announced
31Jan By SimonNo Comments
Events, Music

Jukebox The Ghost Fall Tour Dates Announced

The new album is out now and the wait is over for the big tour announcement. Jukebox The Ghost will be hitting the road this fall in support of Cheers. The tour is set to kick off September 28th at Union Transfer in Philadelphia and run through October 18th at Neptune in Seattle. Thankfully they have a number of shows booked between now and then so fans can experience their new songs in person (sooner than later). On June 2nd they'll be performing an album release show at Baby's All Right in Brooklyn. They'll be streaming that show live on YouTube. That link can be found here. Other highlights include a June 25th date at the WYEP Summer Music Festival in Pittsburgh, The Gaslight Festival on Nantucket on August 2nd, and The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey on September 2nd....
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With The Punches Deliver With New EP Discontent
31May By SimonNo Comments
Features, Music

With The Punches Deliver With New EP Discontent

After more than nine years, the beloved pop-punk band With The Punches is back. They've delivered with the release of their new EP Discontent. They'll be supporting the album with a run of shows that includes an appearance on the Mutant League Records 10th Anniversary tour. The July 2nd date features performances from Settle Your Scores, Chief State and Wilmette! at Subterranean in Chicago. With The Punches initially formed in 2008 before going on hiatus a few years later. They released three EPs and one full-length album during their initial run as a band. Despite their extended performing hiatus, they never stopped writing music. According to guitarist Dustin Wallace, they'd write and pass a demo around every few weeks. There wasn't any real sense of urgency to it with band membe...
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Five New June Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar
26May By SimonNo Comments
Features, Music

Five New June Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

The summer is just about upon us. Nothing beats rolling the windows down and turning up your favorite new music. Here's a look at five new June album releases that should be considered. We've got a few honorable mentions included below, make sure to let us know in the comments section if we're missing anything you're excited about. 1. Sub Urban Hive Release Date: 6/3 Sub Urban has released a string of successful singles and an EP in recent years. He's accumulated more than a billion streams and millions of YouTube views. Now the time comes for the release of his debut album Hive. The release of the lead single "Uh Oh!" featuring Benee made some waves with its creepy horror movie vibes. And we can't get enough of it. Artist links: Website, Twitter, Instagram https...
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Social Animals Debut Album Release Set For June
26May By SimonNo Comments
Features, Music

Social Animals Debut Album Release Set For June

Alt-rockers Social Animals' debut album will be released on Rise Records on June 24. They've released a series of singles to prep fans for the album drop, "Love Language" is the latest. To preview previous releases, check out the tracklist below. Album Artwork The self-titled album was produced by vocalist/guitarist Dedric Clark and co-produced by Jeremy Hatcher (Shawn Mendes, Harry Styles) and John Rausch (Taylor Swift, Moon Taxi). According to a recent press release, the moody album explores themes of separation, loneliness, and a sense of doom in today's uncertain times. Clark hopes this batch of material is helpful and provides some sort of release for their fans. "In my experience, happy music doesn’t necessarily make you feel happy; it actually does the opposite a lot of...
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