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Dirty Heads Announce Highly Anticipated 8th Studio Album

3Aug

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Dirty Heads Announce Highly Anticipated 8th Studio Album

Dirty Heads are following up a recent viral sensation with the announcement of their 8th studio album. Tapping into their rock, hip-hop, and reggae roots you can expect Midnight Control to be available everywhere you listen to music on August 28th. Midnight Control cover art designed by David Foral Last summer their song "Vacation" took on a life of its own as the #VacationTransition went viral organically on Tik Tok. An unexpected development nearly four years after the release of the song, the exposure led to millions of new fans all over the globe. Dirty Heads formed in 2006 when Dustin Bushnell (Duddy B) and Jared Walsh (Dirty J) connected as high schoolers. Percussionist Jon Olazabal joined shortly thereafter and within two years the group dropped Any Port In the Storm. The...

Casey Bishop EP Announced + “Don’t Talk!” Single Drops

2Aug

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Casey Bishop EP Announced + “Don’t Talk!” Single Drops

Talented singer/songwriter Casey Bishop will release her highly anticipated debut EP this fall. Along with the album announcement she's released a new single called "Don't Talk!". Co-written by Willow Smith the infectious uptempo jam packs a punch. The Casey Bishop EP drops on September 28th and was produced by Chris Greatti (Yungblud, Poppy). The EP's six songs combine alt-pop melodies with soaring rock ambition and punk rock ferocity. The singer, who was born in Florida, conveys a wide spectrum of emotions through her open-hearted and accessible lyrics. "Don't Talk!" follows the release of the equally strong single "Bad Dream" a few months ago. American Idol Appearance You may recognize Bishop from season 19 of ABC's American Idol. Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Katy P...

ILLENIUM & Teddy Swims Release “All That Really Matters”

1Aug

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ILLENIUM & Teddy Swims Release “All That Really Matters”

Grammy-nominated artist/producer ILLENIUM & Teddy Swims have collaborated on an emotionally charged new single. Swims, a powerhouse vocalist, is featured on "All That Really Matters", a song that delivers some much-needed good vibes. ILLENIUM follows up on unique collaborations with artists like Thirty Seconds to Mars, Sueco & Trippie Redd with this soulful, EDM-influenced single. The talented duo offered up a live debut of "All That Really Matters" at ILLENIUM's Bonnaroo set in June. He had this to say about just how important the song is to him. This song means so much to me. With all that’s going on in the world, it’s great to just take a step back and find what really matters. Teddy’s voice and performance take it to the next level.-ILLENIUM On Tour ILLENIUM f...

408 Debuts “Backfired” Single & Video With Taylor Acorn

29Jul

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408 Debuts “Backfired” Single & Video With Taylor Acorn

Alternative pop punk rockers 408 have debuted a new single and music video with Taylor Acorn. "Backfired" is the latest release from Out Of It, the band's debut album due this fall. The track combines pop punk and country music elements into a powerful duet that packs a memorable punch. The band has teamed up with award-winning producer/engineer Andrew Wade and Andy Karpovck (A Day To Remember, Neck Deep) to record the album at The Audio Compound in Orlando, Florida. 408 leans on their pop-punk background while incorporating elements of hip hop and EDM while throwing some country vibes into the mix on this track specifically. Taylor Acorn Collaboration According to Acorn's All Music bio, she's a genre-fluid pop singer anchored in country but steeped in modern rock. Her breakt...

Iconic Rockers Mastodon Fall Tour Plans With Ghost

28Jul

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Iconic Rockers Mastodon Fall Tour Plans With Ghost

Grammy-winning rockers Mastadon announce fall tour plans with Ghost. The in-demand arena tour will kick off Friday, August 26th in San Diego and run through Wednesday, September 21st in Peoria, Illinois. Photo credit: Clay Patrick McBride Tickets are on sale now. Ghost will headline so make sure you don't spend too much time tailgating in the parking lot before the show(s) you choose to attend. The innovative Ghost hails from Sweden. They just released their third studio album Impera in March. and scored a number of top 5 debuts all over the globe (in terms of sales). According to a recent Blabbermouth piece, Ghost mastermind Tobias Forge was recently interviewed on Swedish TV. You can view the footage here. Forge speaks English but you'll just need to turn on the subtitles in t...

Five August New Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

27Jul

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Five August New Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

August is shaping up to be a solid month for new music releases. Here's a look at five albums that should be on your radar along with a few honorable mentions down below. 1. The Interrupters In The Wild Release Date: August 5th In The Wild will be the fourth studio album from the Interrupters. Formed out of Los Angeles in 2011, they broke out in a big way in 2018 with "She's Kerosene." Their new 14-track album is a story of survival and resilience. You can pre-order/purchase through Hellcat/Epitaph Records here. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ev-i7qHRPo 2. Danger Mouse & Black Thought Cheat Codes Release Date: August 10th Respected producer Danger Mouse teams up with legendary Roots rapper Black Thought on th...

A Day To Remember Releases Heavy Yet Melodic Single “Miracle”

25Jul

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A Day To Remember Releases Heavy Yet Melodic Single “Miracle”

A Day To Remember has released a brand new song in the form of "Miracle". The energetic new track features crunchy guitar riffs, melodic vocals, and a brutal breakdown that rivals some of their best work. Over the last nearly two decades as a band, they've unassumingly become one of the biggest rock bands of the new millennium. Photo Credit: James Hartley The new single comes as the band prepares to hit the road. The Just Some Shows and Just Some More Shows tours will feature bands like The Used, The Ghost Inside, Beartooth, Magnolia Park, and others. The first leg runs July 27th through August 27th. They'll head back on leg two from October 1st through the 29th. "Miracle" is the first new material from ADTR since the 2021 Your Welcome album. Featuring stand-out tracks like "Mind...

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...