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Tash Sultana Summer Tour Dates Announced
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Tash Sultana Summer Tour Dates Announced

Australian multi-instrumentalist Tash Sultana is set to headline another series of North American shows from August to October 2023. Photo credit: Giulia Giannini McGauran Tash Sultana's musical journey over the last 15 years has taken them from open mic nights to releasing platinum records and selling hundreds of thousands of concert tickets worldwide. Following their Rolling Stone (AU) 2023 Global Artist of the Year win, they are back, visiting some cities they have never performed in before, as well as huge festivals. Tash Sultana: New Single The new single "James Dean," from their upcoming EP, is a powerful and soulful song about self-reflection and transformation. Driven by a strong guitar riff and a steady beat, the song showcases Sultana's passionate vocals, urging the...
Toadies New Album With Producer Steve Albini Announced
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Toadies New Album With Producer Steve Albini Announced

Photo Credit: Matt Cooper Alt-rockers Toadies have announced exciting news on two fronts. That includes plans to record a new album with highly regarded producer Steve Albini and the re-release of the band's first-ever single "Dig A Hole/I Hope You Die." The double-sided single has been remixed and remastered by Chris "Frenchie" Smith. This re-release is available on vinyl for the first time, with the tracks featured on one-sided colored 12” vinyl. The B-side features a Toadies etched logo and extensive liner notes. Toadies' drummer Mark Reznicek credits the cassette of "Dig A Hole/I Hope You Die" with changing his life. The lineup for this recording includes Vaden Todd Lewis, Charles Mooney III, Lisa Umbager, and Michael Jerome Moore. New Music Coming Toadies will start ...
Experience Underoath Live on Their Summer Tour
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Experience Underoath Live on Their Summer Tour

Underoath Tour Details Underoath has announced their summer co-headlining tour with The Ghost Inside. We Came As Romans and Better Lovers will be on board for support. The tour kicks off on July 16 at The Shed in Chicago and wraps up on August 19 at The Observatory Festival Grounds in Santa Ana. According to Underoath, "This tour has been a long time in the making and we couldn’t be more pumped. The fact that we’ve never toured with any of these bands before is wild but the fact that we’re all on one tour is making me count down the day till it starts. Insane summer ahead!" Busy Summer For Underoath Prior to the co-headlining tour, Underoath will support Falling In Reverse in early July. If you're a fan, you won't want to miss out on the opportunity to experience their electr...
Iconic Rockers Extreme Drop Two New Singles Simultaneously
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Iconic Rockers Extreme Drop Two New Singles Simultaneously

Multi-platinum hard rock icons Extreme might be known for songs like "More Than Words" and "Hole Hearted" but they're still turning out the hits. The band has been making waves lately with their single, "Rise." Now they're back with two new singles ahead of the release of their new album SIX on June 9th. 'SIX' Album Artwork "Banshee" is a seductive classic hard rock tune with a chugging rhythm section and playful guitar wizardry. The track features electrifying vocals that testify to the power and inspiration of the female form and spirit. It's the kind of song that'll get your blood pumping and your head banging. And then there's "#REBEL," a scathing track that takes on so-called keyboard warriors with its head-nodding beat and searing lead guitar runs. It's a hard-hitting anth...
Celtic Punk Legends Flogging Molly Set To Tour North America
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Celtic Punk Legends Flogging Molly Set To Tour North America

Photo Credit: Katie Hovland Get ready to mosh to the sounds of Celtic punk rockers Flogging Molly on their upcoming North American headlining tour. The six-week run of shows across the country is in support of their latest album, Anthem. Things get underway on August 17 in Denver, CO and fans can expect direct support from The Bronx along with a surprise special guest. Tickets for the tour will be available for purchase starting Friday, April 21 at 10 am local time. Flogging Molly enthusiasts who want to experience VIP treatment can look into Summer 2023 VIP Packages starting Wednesday, April 19, at 10 am local time. For more details on the full VIP options, visit the band's official website. The tour will also feature appearances at the Alaska State Fair and the Louder Than Life...
Letters from the Psych Ward: Blacklist Union’s Highly Anticipated 5th CD
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Letters from the Psych Ward: Blacklist Union’s Highly Anticipated 5th CD

Hard rockers Blacklist Union have released a fresh new single as work continues on their highly anticipated new album. "The Queen of Everything" will be included in what will be their fifth studio effort Letters from the Psych Ward. Known for its unique brand of hard-hitting street rock. And their latest offering promises to be full of inspiration and innovative songs. Lead singer and gifted songwriter Tony West weave a musical web that tackles tough subjects with heart-wrenching honesty (and sometimes even some humor). West typically explores deep topics like addiction, sex, friendship, child abuse, death, and living on the edge of destruction. Blacklist Union pushes itself to the limit with every aspect of its music and live performances. Get To Know Blacklist Union Found...
The Black Delta Movement Release New Album ‘Recovery Effects’
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The Black Delta Movement Release New Album ‘Recovery Effects’

Psychedelic rockers The Black Delta Movement have released their second studio album Recovery Effects. They've also shared the lead single, "Fourth Pass Over The Graveyard" and it's worth a listen (or a few dozen). The album, released on Fuzz Club, is a follow-up to the band's highly praised debut album Preservation and features eight tracks of immersive, groove-heavy psychedelic rock. Recovery Effects was produced by Malcolm Catto of The Heliocentrics and features Little Barrie’s Barrie Cadogan. The album is a collaborative effort that showcases Matt Burr’s commitment to musical development and determination. Burr speaks of the adversity that led to its creating, stating the new material is a love letter to the band and all the emotions that come with it. New Album, New Single...
A R I Z O N A Unveils Infectious New Single “Dark Skies”
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A R I Z O N A Unveils Infectious New Single “Dark Skies”

Photo Credit: Abi Polinsky Exciting news from the electro-pop trio A R I Z O N A, as they have announced release plans for a new studio album. After recently signing with Fueled by Raman, their self-titled third studio album drops May 12th. On top of that, they've released a new single called “Dark Skies.” The track is an infectious and upbeat song that talks about persevering through challenging times. Lead vocalist Zachary Charles shared some insights about the album. He stated that it's a collection of vignettes crafted over a few of their most individually and generationally challenging years to date. Themes include good and bad times that have happened and how only by being present for them both will we gain anything. A R I Z O N A’s return to the music scene earlier this ye...
Sleep Signals’ Latest Single “Fearless” Speaks Of Resiliency
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Sleep Signals’ Latest Single “Fearless” Speaks Of Resiliency

Minneapolis-based quintet Sleep Signals has announced the commencement of their new tour and the release of a new single. The Sinking Ships Tour: Part II kicked off April 6th and will run through May 14th in Draper, Utah. This tour is in support of their latest single, "Fearless," which is available now everywhere you listen to music. Sleep Signals has expressed excitement about the new material. They wrote the track about their experience returning to music after tragedy struck in 2021. "Fearless is a song we wrote about coming back from our bus wreck and all the challenges we've dealt with since, pulling off the proverbial bandages and getting back to what we love to do!" Coming Back After Tragedy During a tour with POD and From Ashes To New, the band's bus was hit by a sem...
Blame My Youth Drops “Stupid Human” Single And Video
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Blame My Youth Drops “Stupid Human” Single And Video

Photo Credit: Hannah Edelman LA-based rock quartet Blame My Youth has been making waves with its energetic performances and chart-topping releases. The band has released its latest single "Stupid Human" following a busy 2022 on the road with bands like The Offspring, Lit, and Giovannie & the Hired Guns. The accompanying music video is a compilation of exclusive footage from the band's recent sold-out run supporting HARDY. “Stupid Human” is a passionate and deafening acknowledgment of a toxic relationship that one cannot seem to quit. Produced by Grammy-winning veteran hitmaker Joey Moi, the track follows the release of “Prizefighter.” A towering anthem about perseverance that has been heard on ESPN, and CBS drama Fire Country. Blame My Youth On Tour Blame My Youth has be...