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Red Hot Chili Peppers Surprise Fans With New Album Announcement

24Jul

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Surprise Fans With New Album Announcement

The Red Hot Chili Peppers surprised concertgoers Saturday night with a big announcement. After going six years between previous releases, they'll be releasing their second new album of 2022 this fall. Return of the Dream Canteen will be available on October 14th and is available for pre-order now. Their latest effort Unlimited Love was released on April 1st to much critical acclaim. The album marked the return of guitarist John Frusciante to the band and was their first since 2016s The Getaway. Rick Rubin is back on board as producer on the new record. This quote from the press release announcing the project will give you some insight into Return of the Dream Canteen. We went in search of ourselves as the band that we have somehow always been. Just for the fun of it we jamm...

Patrick James Band & Tayla Rees Release “Anyway” Music Video

20Jul

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Patrick James Band & Tayla Rees Release “Anyway” Music Video

The music video for the buzz-worthy collaboration featuring Patrick James Band and Tayla Rees has officially debuted. The duo came together to collaborate on "Anyway" after connecting in the studio. James is an industry veteran performer, songwriter, and producer and Rees is a rising star. We were able to catch up with James (a.k.a. Pat Gasperini) to gain some insight on the release, find out how it all came together and what he has planned next. How did this powerful collaboration with Tayla Rees come about on "Anyway"? I wrote "Anyway" a while back and has always been a special song to me and knew someday it would be released as a single. I’ve been producing, developing, and co-writing with Tayla Rees for nearly three years. She's opened for the PJB and I've pulled her up ...

Eleven Acts Eligible For The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class

20Jul

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Eleven Acts Eligible For The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Class

We got curious and decided to look into acts eligible for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2024. The rules state that artists are eligible 25 years after their first commercial album release. It's hard to believe some of these bands and artists have been doing their thing for more than two decades, but here we are. Take the poll below and let us know what you think. Photo Credit: Vishnu R Nair Are we forgetting anyone? Let us know. Before we dive in, a few honorable mentions: Old Crow Medicine Show, Rufus Wainwright, Blue October, and Umphrey's McGee. You can have a look at the 2022 class here and here's who is eligible in 2023. 11. Evanescence While Evanescence's breakthrough album Fallen dropped in 2003 they did release several EPs and a demo prior to that. "Bring Me...

Deadmau5 Single Featured In New Netflix Series

18Jul

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Deadmau5 Single Featured In New Netflix Series

The new single from Deadmau5 appears on the soundtrack of a popular Netflix series. "My Heart Has Teeth" can be found in the new Resident Evil adaptation. The hypnotic new track, featuring Skylar Grey is available everywhere you listen to music. Photo Credit: Leah Sems Deadmau5 aka Joel Zimmerman has earned a reputation as one of the world's most respected electronic music producers. The Grammy-nominated artist has released seven critically acclaimed albums and has built a passionate worldwide fanbase. Grey is a talented singer/songwriter known for her solo work and collaborations with other A-list talents. She co-wrote the Eminem/Rihanna single "Love The Way You Lie" and has worked with Dr. Dre, Nicki Minaj, and many others. Netflix: Resident Evil The new Netflix Residen...

New Levon Helm Book Chronicles Midnight Rambles

17Jul

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New Levon Helm Book Chronicles Midnight Rambles

A new book chronicles the legendary Midnight Ramble concerts and the incredible comeback of icon Levon Helm. Writer John W. Barry was given exclusive access to cover the legendary Woodstock concert series. The result is the highly informative Levon Helm Rock Roll & Ramble. Photo Credit: Dino Perrucci / Cover design: Mike Dubois Levon Helm was the drummer, mandolinist, and vocalist for The Band. He would first join The Hawks with Ronny Hawkins in the late 1950s. An outfit of musicians that would go on to serve as the backing band for Bob Dylan in 1965 and 1966. From there they moved to upstate New York and started work on The Basement Tapes the following year. This material would form the foundation of The Band's debut album Music From Big Pink which was released in the summe...

Blue October Debut New Single “Spinning The Truth Around”

14Jul

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Blue October Debut New Single “Spinning The Truth Around”

Blue October has released the rousing title track from their upcoming double album Spinning The Truth Around. Part one will be released on October 14th with part two arriving in early 2023. The band will spend the next five months on the road with a busy tour schedule supporting the release. After several pandemic-related delays, their long-awaited tour with the Goo Goo Dolls is underway. From there they'll head out on a fall headlining tour in October to close out the year. Photo Credit: Rachel Ziegler Frontman Justin Furstenfeld hunkered down and wrote and recorded both albums with the band at his Up/Down Studios in San Marcos, Texas throughout 2020 and 2021. Finding Inspiration Furstenfeld asked himself when searching for inspiration, if Bruce Springsteen had to say go...

Now Available: The Faim Sophomore Album Talk Talk

13Jul

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Now Available: The Faim Sophomore Album Talk Talk

Australian four-piece rock band The Faim has released its second full-length album Talk Talk. There's no sophomore slump here as they showcase a vast range of styles and tones spread out over 11 tracks. Talk Talk is the follow-up to their 2019 debut State of Mind. They worked with a number of esteemed producers and recorded songs in Los Angeles, Melbourne and Perth. Zakk Cervini (MGK, Yungbluld), Erik Ron (Panic! At The Disco) and Matthew Pauling (5 Seconds of Summer, State Champs) are all on board which helped showcase the bands' influences. On their most recent single "Me Because of You", they turned inwards and self-produced which meant a lot to the band. Bassist Stephen Beerkens had this to say about the track. Me Because of You’ was written about embracing change and l...

“Something Loud” Is Jimmy Eat World At Its Best

12Jul

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“Something Loud” Is Jimmy Eat World At Its Best

Jimmy Eat World's latest single "Something Loud" is available wherever you listen to music. The track features all the hallmarks of a classic Jimmy Eat World song. Opening with punchy guitar riffs, incorporating dynamic instrumental elements throughout, and with the finishing touch of melodic, heartfelt vocals from Jim Adkins. Photo Credit: Jimi Giannatti "Something Loud" was co-produced by Jimmy Eat World and Justin Meldal-Johnson. The song is new but it feels like something that could have been written in the early days of the band. In fact, it was the excitement surrounding the announcement of October's When We Were Young Festival that inspired Adkins. The reaction brought about a time of intense emotional and professional contemplation which he channeled into "Something Loud...

Silversun Pickups Announce Sixth Studio Album Physical Thrills

11Jul

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Silversun Pickups Announce Sixth Studio Album Physical Thrills

Silversun Pickups have teamed with legendary producer Butch Vig on their sixth studio album Physical Thrills. The album drops on August 19th and features the uptempo lead single "Scared Together'. Credit: Claire Marie Vogel Frontman Brian Aubert wrote the material at a time when his focus wasn't on the band. During the pandemic, his biggest priority was taking care of his son while his wife worked. He shares his thoughts on the project. "This record is alive. It sits somewhere in between a collection of songs and an imaginary friend. A friend that from March of 2020 to April of 2021 would not only introduce itself to me but keep me company through that time of intense isolation. A friend that would remind me that in this instance, the whole world was feeling the same way as well...

The 1975 Tease New Album Release With “Part Of The Band” Single

10Jul

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The 1975 Tease New Album Release With “Part Of The Band” Single

The 1975 continue to evolve with the release of their new single "Part Of The Band." The song will be included on their new album Being Funny In A Foreign Language which is set for release this fall. Credit: Samuel Bradley Don't expect a return to the synth-pop vibe of previous releases like Notes On A Conditional Form. Frontman Matt Healy plays acoustic guitar and the band is backed by a string section and dueling saxophones. The lyrical content is introspective and a little bit snarky. And when you combine these elements, it just works. The 1975 huddled up at Real World Studios in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, and Electric Lady Studios in New York City to record. Production duties were handled by Matthew Healy, George Daniel, and Jack Antonoff. Antonoff is known for his work with...