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MIIRRORS’ Debut Album ‘Motion and Picture’ Set For March Release

8Feb

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MIIRRORS’ Debut Album ‘Motion and Picture’ Set For March Release

Chicago-based band MIIRRORS is all set to release their highly-anticipated debut album. Motion And Picture drops on March 24th through Pravda Records. The album was recorded in Studio B at Electrical Audio in Chicago with additional recordings done in Los Angeles and Nashville. The band produced the album and Brian Deck mixed it at Narwhal Studios. "Motion And Picture" takes the listener on a musical journey. Prepare for a trip through honest lyrical introspection and reactive abrasion while showcasing a personal timeline of disillusionment, resolve, and hope. Material on the album blurs the lines between synthesizers and guitars, reminiscent of My Bloody Valentine and Slowdive. Shawn Rios's unique rhythms anchor the songs, and Brian McSweeney's voice soars above the expanding sounds c...

Laura Jane Grace to Road Test New Music on Upcoming U.S. Tour

7Feb

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Laura Jane Grace to Road Test New Music on Upcoming U.S. Tour

Emmy-nominated artist, author, activist, and musician Laura Jane Grace is excited to announce her upcoming U.S. appearances in April & May. Grace will headline a number of solo shows with additional performances supporting Frank Turner and The Interrupters. Grace’s run will begin on April 5 in Columbia, MO, and includes shows in Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, and New York City. The tour culminates with an appearance at The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ on May 13. Laura Jane Grace Ticket Information Tickets for the Frank Turner and The Interrupters dates as well as headline shows are on sale now. Weakened Friends will provide support on all of Grace's headline dates. A full listing of shows can be found below. Grace had the following to share about the upcoming tour...

Listen to Captain Kaiser’s Powerful Tribute in “Drive

6Feb

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Listen to Captain Kaiser’s Powerful Tribute in “Drive

Photo Credit: Vince Van Hoorick Captain Kaiser, a Belgian alternative/punk rock outfit, has announced the release of their latest single "Drive." The track is a part of the band's upcoming album Rhyme & Reason. The new album is set to be released later this year via [PIAS] Recordings. With a punchy and heavier sound, "Drive" showcases a new phase in Captain Kaiser's music. The song was written by the band's frontman Sascha Vansant as a tribute to his mother who recently passed away. The lyrics reflect the pain of loss and the feeling of driving into the unknown. Vansant's emotional delivery is palpable, and the band's performance on the track is nothing short of cathartic. Captain Kaiser In The Studio Produced by Jay Maas, the hardcore producer is also known for his work wi...

Semaphore’s New Album ‘I Need a Reason to Stay’ Drops in March

30Jan

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Semaphore’s New Album ‘I Need a Reason to Stay’ Drops in March

The Brooklyn-based quartet, Semaphore, is poised to unleash its new album, I Need a Reason to Stay, on March 24th. They're giving us a sneak peek of the release with their lead single, "Smother." Comprised of singer and guitarist Siddhu Anandalingam, drummer Emmett Ceglia, guitarist Jay Kohler, and bassist Niko Hasapopoulos, the band explores the complexities of modern life through its signature shoegaze-inspired sound. Photo Credit: Adam LaMothe Anandalingam shares that "Smother" tackles anxiety and uncertainty, exploring the human experience of not knowing one's purpose in life. With influences from Foo Fighters and Balance and Composure, the singer experiments with sitar-like tuning to add a unique touch to the song. Check Out The Video For "Smother" The accompanying music...

Disco Donnie Presents & Third String Entertainment Announce New Partnership, Disco Punk, & More.

25Jan

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Disco Donnie Presents & Third String Entertainment Announce New Partnership, Disco Punk, & More.

Attention, fellow emo-to-EDM-pipeline kids: we have some news for you. Yesterday, Third String Entertainment and Disco Donnie Presents announced a new partnership company, Disco Punk. This partnership company will be in charge of curating Texas-based events Unsilent Night and So What?! Music Festival from here on out. Along with the announcement of the Disco Punk collaboration came the release of 2023's So What!? dates. Read on to find out more. Disco Donnie Presents & Third String Entertainment's So What?! Fest: So What?! Music Festival: So What?! music festival is going to take place on June 24-25 at Fair Park in Dallas. The festival was originally founded in 2008 by Mike Ziemer and Orlando Mendoza of Third String Entertainment, with the goal to blen...

Time to Get Spooky with The Frst: stream “Scary Movie (ft. Ryan Prewett)”, out now!

13Jan

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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...

“It’s Called ‘Fool & The Thief’ and It Goes Like This” — THE HARA Dropped Live at Satan’s Hollow Music Video

3Jan

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“It’s Called ‘Fool & The Thief’ and It Goes Like This” — THE HARA Dropped Live at Satan’s Hollow Music Video

When THE HARA had announced that they recorded their Satan's Hollow show and were putting out a live album, I was so excited I didn't know what to do with myself. Even better? The band just dropped the "Fool & the Thief" segment on New Years Day for us all to enjoy. Happy 2023 indeed. Check out THE HARA's 'Live at Satan's Hollow - Fool & The Thief', now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VvGc_V3iMY In case you never got to experience THE HARA in concert, this video is a good introduction to the absolute madness that ensues. The use of creative camera angling and the way the team uses color and lighting to their advantage aids in mimicking the chaotic, ever-changing energy that's contained in the room. After all-- THE HARA is the band...

Five January Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

19Dec

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Five January Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

Photo Credit: Bob Clark Heading into the new year there is a lot of new music to be excited about. Here's a look at 5 January album releases that should be on your radar. Streaming is fine but please consider supporting your local independent record store. Purchasing stuff directly from the band is cool too! 1. The Subways - Uncertain Joys Release Date: January 13th The Subways have been picking up momentum since their new album was announced in early 2022. You can listen to the band themselves discuss new music and their experience on the popular FOX television show The OC on the OC Podcast with hosts Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke. Expect an active touring schedule for The Subways in 2023. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watc...

Highly Anticipated Måneskin Album Tracklist Released

15Dec

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Highly Anticipated Måneskin Album Tracklist Released

More details have emerged on the upcoming release of the new Måneskin album Rush!. The upcoming project by the Italian alt-rockers is set to be released on January 20th and features a total of 17 tracks. Some of the previously released material on the album include "Supermodel," "The Loneliest," and "MAMMAMIA." Rush! will also include the newly teased track "Gossip". Featuring Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, the song is set for release on January 13th. Another track from the album, titled "LA Fine," is available as part of the digital pre-order that's available now. https://twitter.com/thisismaneskin/status/1603525612488249344 Måneskin is an Italian rock band formed in 2015 in Rome, Italy. The band consists of lead vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, g...

Third Eye Blind Celebrating 25th Anniversary With New Tour Dates

13Dec

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Third Eye Blind Celebrating 25th Anniversary With New Tour Dates

Long-time alt-rockers Third Eye Blind are continuing their 25th-anniversary celebration into 2023. Set to kick off March 10th in New Orleans, the trek will wrap more than a month later in Pala, California. Ticket pre-sales are underway with the general on-sale date Friday via Ticketmaster. The band formed in the early 90s and burst onto the scene in 1997. Their self-titled release featured five successful singles including the breakout "Semi-Charmed Life". Since then they've released a series of successful studio albums and their consistent touring has led to countless new fans across the country. Deeper, harder, faster... that's right kids, we are back at it this March for the second half of a tour. All fresh for Spring and blooming with treats to gratify your souls. Third Eye Bl...