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Cubeta’s New Album APOE: A Personal Journey of Memory and Self-Discovery
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Cubeta’s New Album APOE: A Personal Journey of Memory and Self-Discovery

www.chriscubetamusic.com Brooklyn-based musician, songwriter, and producer Chris Cubeta has been a mainstay in the music scene for nearly two decades. As part owner of Studio G Brooklyn, he's worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. While collaborating with artists like A Great Big World, Michael Stipe, Jason Mraz, and Emily King, he has honed his craft as a true artist. But his latest project represents a leap forward into uncharted territory. APOE is named after a genotype linked to Alzheimer's disease. The album is a reflection of Cubeta's personal journey of self-discovery and the impact of memory on our lives. The project is deeply introspective and filled with personal exploration. His mother was diagnosed with the terrible disease at a very young age. This re...
Time to Get Spooky with The Frst: stream “Scary Movie (ft. Ryan Prewett)”, out now!
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Time to Get Spooky with The Frst: stream “Scary Movie (ft. Ryan Prewett)”, out now!

There might be 291 days until Halloween, but we can never celebrate too early! This is something The Frst seems to agree with, given the content of their first single of 2023, "Scary Movie". It's perfectly timed, too, given the fact that the song dropped today--on Friday the Thirteenth. Oooh, how spooky. Stream the quirky genre-defiant indie rock bop on Spotify, below, and read on to find out a little more about the true story that inspired the horror-adjacent track. "Scary Movie" by The Frst on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/43ervLPvf2bymfHC3q2SZA?si=e76587efa27b42a3 "Scary Movie" by The Frst isn't so scary... The band describes this new single, which is a collaboration with keyboardist Ryan Prewett, as "an ode to scary teen movies, but wit...
Go Behind The Scenes With ‘The Return of Tanya Tucker’ (Review)
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Go Behind The Scenes With ‘The Return of Tanya Tucker’ (Review)

Tanya Tucker is a legendary country singer who became a star when she was still a teenager, being named Most Promising Female Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music Awards in 1972. Her career has had its share of ups and downs over the years, with the end of the 1970s into the early 1980s being especially difficult. She had her first big comeback in the late 80s where she ended up not only selling strongly again, but by winning multiple awards again, including CMT's Female Video Artist of the Year in 1990. After multiple attempts at reinvention followed, Tucker was fairly off the radar again until her 2019 album While I'm Livin was released. Working with Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, Tucker won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album in 2000 as well as Best Country Song for...
Brutal Pop 2 EP: SUN Honors Late Cousin Karine’s Artistic Legacy
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Brutal Pop 2 EP: SUN Honors Late Cousin Karine’s Artistic Legacy

SUN is a rising brutal pop artist that has emerged from the German Black Forest and Paris. She's caught the attention of fans across the globe for her innovative incorporation of raw and melodic elements into her music. Mixing elements of metal and pop, SUN has established a devoted fan base with her in-your-face sound. And now, she's back with a brand new EP, Brutal Pop 2. According to SUN, this EP is dedicated to her cousin Karine, who passed away in 2017. Karine was an incredibly talented painter, known for her unique style that combined collage, painting, and tearing up layers of paper to create stunning artwork. SUN says that she's been able to express herself through her music and the new EP is a way to channel those feelings. I only know how to express myself through my song...
Not To Miss: Cyberwave Winter Festival 2023
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Not To Miss: Cyberwave Winter Festival 2023

A music festival? In THIS weather? I'm saying YES! And that is because this music festival, brought to you by the Cyberwave Collective, is the not-to-miss event of the winter. While they may not have booked Frank Ocean or Paramore like some of these other festivals, the Cyberwave Collective promises the best acts in wave, hardwave, cyberwave, and future garage this weekend, all from the comfort of your favorite Internet-equipped location. Sounds like just as great of a time, honestly. Keep reading to find all the details. Cyberwave Winter Festival 2023 lineup: The three-day-long Cyberwave Winter Festival will be taking place from this Friday, January 13th, until Sunday, January 15th. You can tune into the event via the Collective's Twitch channel. The star...
Summer 2023 Music Festival Lineups Announced
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Summer 2023 Music Festival Lineups Announced

Summer 2023 Music Festivals It's time to start planning your summer 2023 concert calendar. A number of America's premiere music festivals have gone live with their lineups so here's the scoop. Coachella and Bonnaroo have both announced their lineups with Boston Calling and Sonic Temple all delivering great lineups filled with talent. Coachella First up, Coachella, taking place over Empire Polo Club the weekends of April 14-16 and April 21-23 in Indio, California. Headlining the event are Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, and Frank Ocean. But the lineup doesn't stop there, also gracing the stage are the likes of Becky G, Björk, Fisher, Chromeo, Eric Prydz, Charli XCX, Blondie, The Murder Capital, Momma, and even the actor and musician Idris Elba, showing off his DJ skills. Bonnaroo Next,...
Experience Ryan Hamilton’s New Album and Tour in 2023
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Experience Ryan Hamilton’s New Album and Tour in 2023

Highly regarded singer-songwriter Ryan Hamilton has announced the release of his newest studio album, 'Haunted By The Holy Ghost.' The album is set to drop on March 10th via Wicked Cool Records. The Fort Worth, Texas musician first gained popularity with his band Smile Smile before releasing his solo debut album, 'Hell of a Day,' in 2015. www.ryanhamiltonmusic.com In 2018, he signed to Stevie Van Zandt's label and embarked on a sold-out UK tour with The Alarm. Since then, he has toured across the US and the UK. Highlights include appearances at Adam Duritz's Underwater Sunshine festival and opening for Jesse Malin at the Bowery Ballroom in NYC. Getting To Know Ryan Hamilton Hamilton's previous album, 'This Is The Sound,' was released in May 2019. It went on to win the 'Indepen...
Trashed Ambulance Releases Punk Rock “Cyntax Error”
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Trashed Ambulance Releases Punk Rock “Cyntax Error”

Punk rock is alive and well in Alberta, Canada, thanks to Trashed Ambulance and their brand new standalone single "Cyntax Error." This track follows their third LP, 2022's critically acclaimed "Future Considerations." The song pays tribute to Thousand Islands Records co-owner and label manager Cynthia Charpentier on the occasion of her 40th birthday. The band describes the song as "an ode to Cynthia for always kicking ass and taking names while being the best gal East of the Saskatchewan River!" Trashed Ambulance is made up of Josh Hauta on guitar/vocals, Jason Ezeard on bass/vocals, and Riley Bourne on drums/vocals. Additional vocals were contributed by Casey Lewis. "Cyntax Error" was recorded at Echo Base Studio in Calgary, Alberta. The track was produced, recorded, engineered, a...
What to Watch: January 2023 Streaming Preview
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What to Watch: January 2023 Streaming Preview

If you’re looking for something new on streaming in January we’ve got you covered. Check out some of our picks for what you should add to your January streaming watchlist! What are you most excited to see? Newly Available on VOD this January Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PVOD*, available now) The Return of Tonya Tucker (January 10) The Old Way (January 13) Kitchen Brigade (January 13) Back to the Wharf (January 17) Roberta (January 17) Life Upside Down (January 27) *PVOD titles are fresh from theatrical release and generally rent or sell digitally for $19.99 (or higher). https://youtu.be/vrbAXTWcwQ8 'Life Upside Down' begins streaming on January 27th on VOD. Criterion Channel Sight and Sound's Greatest Films of All Time - Once every 10 ...
Shania Twain Releases Energetic New Track “Giddy Up”
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Shania Twain Releases Energetic New Track “Giddy Up”

Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist and best-selling female country musician of all time, Shania Twain, has released a new single called "Giddy Up." The track is a preview of her upcoming album, Queen of Me, which is set to be released on February 3, 2023. This will be Twain's sixth full-length album, her first since 2017, and her official debut with her new label partner, Republic Nashville, a division of Republic Records. "Giddy Up" is a catchy and energetic song that is perfect for singing and dancing along to. It showcases Twain's impressive vocal range and charming personality. The singer stated, "I want people to feel good when they hear the new album. I want to set a celebratory tone and 'Giddy Up!' is a way to call to the audience and say 'let's get ready for some fun!'" ...