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

31Jan

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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/...

Talented Singer/Songwriter McKayla Prew Preps Album With “Gone” Release

13Aug

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Talented Singer/Songwriter McKayla Prew Preps Album With “Gone” Release

Michigan-based singer/songwriter McKayla Prew is gearing up for the release of her new album by letting fans hear a taste of what's to come. 'Gone' is the third single from the project after both of the initial releases connected with fans. The subject matter of this new track is quite personal. According to Prew, 'Gone is written about two of my close friends who passed away in a tragic accident. I got inspired to write this song from their mom's social media page dedicated to their passing.' According to Buzz-Music, Prew got off on the right foot at a young age by learning six different instruments while experiencing extensive vocal training. For album release updates, be sure to follow along on Twitter and Instagram. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvwgP6UKkAg

Gary Clark Jr. Extends Summer Tour Into Fall

31Jan

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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...

Blues-rocker Billie Williams Drops New Single “Thief In The Night”

13Aug

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Blues-rocker Billie Williams Drops New Single “Thief In The Night”

New York Blues Hall of Famer Billie Williams has been singing with bands entertaining audiences since she was just 16 years old. www.billiewilliamsmusic.com According to a recent press release she's back with a new single that 'channels raw emotions of love and tells of feelings about a suitor's subtle yet persistent attempts to woo her'. 'Thief In The Night' is packed with searing lead guitar, dirty organ fills with a dynamic rhythm section that evokes classic rock vibes with a modern sensibility. It's really quite refreshing to hear new blues music being created as a counterbalance to today's pop music (lack of) variety. Williams', a native of Boston, MA, performance with an earlier project was described by the Boston Globe as 'riveting, she sang of joy and heartache with ...

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

16Jul

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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 ...

Caroline Sky Shares a Vulnerable and Compelling Story Through Her 2021 Release ‘Company’

12Aug

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Caroline Sky Shares a Vulnerable and Compelling Story Through Her 2021 Release ‘Company’

Love can be blinding. It can make us all see through rose-colored glasses and put the person we are in love with on a pedestal. In reality, if the situation is toxic, it is much harder to leave than we expect it to be. Caroline Sky releases a beautiful single titled 'Company', where she was vulnerable about her experience walking away from a toxic situation. Caroline happens to be one of the youngest members to have performed in the prestigious San Francisco Girls Chorus. She has been drawn to more contemporary styles of music such as R&B, rock, and pop. Since then, Sky has performed in established music venues and festivals alongside Joan Baez, Carly Simon, Ben Taylor, and more. She studied at New York University's summer music program and continued to be mentored by incredibl...

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

16Jul

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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...