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Lawrence Fall Tour Details—Revisit Their MendoWerks Interview

4Oct

By SimonNo Comments

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Lawrence Fall Tour Details—Revisit Their MendoWerks Interview

After wrapping a string of high-energy shows supporting Lake Street Dive, Lawrence is ready to reclaim center stage. The soulful sibling-led collective is hitting the road this fall for a full headlining run in support of their breakout album Family Business, released last summer on Jon Bellion’s Beautiful Minds label. Beautiful Mind Records Known for their explosive live performances and tight eight-piece band, Lawrence has built a reputation for turning every show into a communal celebration. With Family Business—an album full of infectious hooks, emotional harmonies, and horn-driven grooves—the group continues to prove why they’re one of the most exciting live acts in modern pop-soul. Fall Tour The upcoming Family Business Tour kicks off on October 8 in Providence, RI, and w...

U2 and Woody Guthrie: This Land is Their Land

3Oct

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U2 and Woody Guthrie: This Land is Their Land

By John W. Barry Irish rock band U2 will receive the Woody Guthrie Prize, awarded by the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Oct. 21. U2/Photo by Helena Christensen U2 lead singer Bono and guitarist The Edge will accept the award on behalf of the band at Tulsa’s famed Cain’s Ballroom. According to an announcement from the Woody Guthrie Center, which is located a half-mile from Cain’s, “Bono and The Edge will return to Cain’s Ballroom, for the first time since U2’s 1981 show on the U.S. leg of the “Boy” tour, “To accept the award and participate in an onstage conversation about the band’s music. They look forward to legally buying their own pints this time around.” U2 formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland, gained traction and never looked back. The...

Will Bonnaroo Return To Its Former Glory In 2026?

26Sep

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Will Bonnaroo Return To Its Former Glory In 2026?

The iconic Bonnaroo has had its share of challenges in recent years. The question is, after a weather-related cancellation this year, will the modifications they put in place be enough to turn the ship around? We'll cover some of the changes and why we're optimistic about the future of the festival. Bonnaroo 2024 - Credit Taylor Regulski Bonnaroo has always been more than just a music festival—it’s a rite of passage. Since its launch in 2002, when a sprawling Tennessee farm became a temporary utopia of jam bands, late-night grooves, and camping camaraderie, “the Roo” has carved out its own identity in the crowded American festival landscape. Where other events feel like a weekend getaway, Bonnaroo feels like a world you live in, with 24/7 stages, comedy clubs, cinema tents, and stra...

Biffy Clyro Is Underrated, ‘Futique’ Could Change That

5Sep

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Biffy Clyro Is Underrated, ‘Futique’ Could Change That

Biffy Clyro | Photo Credit: Eve Pentel It's almost criminal that Biffy Clyro aren't already one of the biggest bands on the planet. In the UK and Europe, this Scottish trio is rock royalty, headlining Reading and Leeds, packing arenas, and commanding festivals with the kind of confidence that comes from doing this at the highest level for more than 20 years. In the U.S., however, they're often still treated like a cult favorite. That needs to change, and their new album Futique, due out September 19th, will give everyone a chance to catch up. The Futique era is already hitting like a tidal wave, with the first single “A Little Love” climbing fast. The second track, “Hunting Season” is turning heads, and their summer has seen the band picking up momentum: Glastonbury, Big Weekend set...

Progressive Rock Veterans ‘3’ Return for Special Hometown Performance

19Aug

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Progressive Rock Veterans ‘3’ Return for Special Hometown Performance

Joey Eppard of '3' - Photo credit: Neil Segal Kingston’s own progressive rock band '3' will reunite for a special hometown performance at Keegan Ales on Saturday, August 23rd at 7 p.m. Formed in the early 1990s, the band quickly rose from local stages to international recognition, earning a spot on the main stage at Woodstock ’94 before signing record deals with Universal, Planet Noise, and Metal Blade Records. Over the years, 'the band '3' built a reputation as a must-see live act, touring across the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Japan while sharing stages with acts as varied as Dream Theater, Opeth, Coheed and Cambria, Porcupine Tree, Heart, and Scorpions. A New Beginning... Known for their uncompromising musicianship and fiercely loyal fanbase, the talented outfit last toured...

Of Monsters and Men Return with ‘Ordinary People’ After Years of Silence

7Aug

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Of Monsters and Men Return with ‘Ordinary People’ After Years of Silence

Of Monsters and Men have officially returned, breaking a years-long silence with the release of their new single, “Ordinary Creature.” It’s a gentle, introspective track shaped by late-night studio sessions in Iceland, where the band recorded and produced it themselves. The result is a dreamy meditation on healing, presence, and rediscovery—delivering the kind of emotional nuance fans have come to expect from the Icelandic indie-folk mainstays. “Ordinary Creature is about the feeling of yearning for that someone that brings you comfort,” the band shared. “It’s about when you start feeling better after a period of not feeling so great—that moment when you start coming back to yourself again.” Music Video The song arrives with a cinematic music video directed by Erlendur Sveinsson. ...

Dylan Doyle Releases Reflective Single “Endlessly” from Upcoming EP

5Aug

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Dylan Doyle Releases Reflective Single “Endlessly” from Upcoming EP

Photo credit: Mickey Deneher NEW PALTZ, NY — Dylan Doyle has spent the last decade building a reputation on the back of sweat-drenched live shows and a genre-bending sound that fuses blues, funk, and Americana. But with his new single “Endlessly” — out now on all streaming platforms — Doyle slows things down and leans hard into vulnerability, delivering a lush, R&B-tinged meditation on love, memory, and the weight of time. The track is the first look at Another Shade of Blue, Doyle’s forthcoming EP, due September 12. Built around a mellow groove and intentional guitarwork, “Endlessly” sounds like the kind of song you listen to when the party’s long over and you're driving home with the windows down — nostalgic but not bitter, aching but still hopeful. “It’s about remembering...

John Conlin Drops Heart-Wrenching Dance-Pop Anthem “Kissing Other Girls”

13Sep

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John Conlin Drops Heart-Wrenching Dance-Pop Anthem “Kissing Other Girls”

In the ever-evolving landscape of dance-pop, John Conlin stands out as an artist whose honesty and emotional depth infuse every beat with meaning. Hailing from Toronto, Canada, and now based in Los Angeles, Conlin has a unique ability to pair infectious melodies with raw, introspective lyrics. He’s the kind of artist who can make you dance and cry at the same time—and that’s precisely what he’s achieved with his latest single, “Kissing Other Girls,” set to drop on September 13, 2024. Conlin’s musical journey began early. At just four years old, he was already experimenting with the piano, and it didn’t take long before he started to compose his own music. Teaching himself production on a laptop, he quickly developed an ear for crafting the kind of hooks that stick with you long after th...

7Sep

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Artist Spotlight: crowit.

If you’re looking for a new artist to check out, then you’ve come to the right place: in this edition of ‘Artist Spotlight‘, MendoWerks Magazine sat down with German electronic music producer, crowit. In the three years that he has been releasing music, this artist has explored a variety of genres, such as ambient, wave, hardstyle, hyperpop, future garage, and most notably, hardwave. His music has found homes on labels like Karmakontra, Lost Sounds, Cyberwave Collective, and Baku Records. As you listen through his discography, you will notice quite a number of collaborations--such as those with Azcona Savage, xanashimi, Exodynamics, shrxpnel, and others--which only further demonstrates crowit.'s versatility. If follow the wave music scene closely, then you might recognize crowit. from h...

The Animal Instinct Tour: Pop Evil & Bad Wolves

1Sep

By CJNo Comments

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The Animal Instinct Tour: Pop Evil & Bad Wolves

Coming soon, to a venue near you: Pop Evil and Bad Wolves are hitting the road together later this Fall for a co-headline tour. With two great supporting acts, Sierra Pilot and Oni, this is promising to be a tour to remember for modern rock fans. Pop Evil & Bad Wolves: Fall 2024 Tour Dates The tour kicks off on October 30th in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and wraps up a month later in Lexington, Kentucky. Speaking on the tour, Pop Evil singer Leigh Kakaty shared, "We are stoked to announce 'The Animal Instinct Tour' with our friends in Bad Wolves. This tour will be full of high energy and radio hits from start to finish. We can't wait to see you all out there!" "It's difficult to express how excited I am to get back on the road again with the boys," shares Bad Wolves gui...