music news Archives | Page 38 of 63

Birds Of Bellwoods Drop New Single And Announce Album Release

9Nov

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Birds Of Bellwoods Drop New Single And Announce Album Release

Photo Credit: Kate Dockeray Toronto-based Birds of Bellwoods have released "Firsts (Over And Over Again)" which you might have heard in a popular ABC drama. The song is featured on the band's 10-track Everything You Want. The new album is set for release on February 10th via MNRK Music Group. Birds of Bellwoods worked with Grammy-winning producer Dave Schiffman on the project. He's known for his work with Vampire Weekend, Haim, and others. The result is an album packed with harmony-rich radio-friendly alt-rock tunes. ...On Television "Firsts" made its debut on an October 9th episode of ABCs The Rookie. As for the meaning behind the song, the band states it's as much a poem as it is a song. "It tells the story of a short relationship, from strangers to friends, friends to ...

Here’s How You Can Join In On The Coheed & Cambria Cruise

21Nov

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Here’s How You Can Join In On The Coheed & Cambria Cruise

Photo Credit: Alexandra Gavillet Coheed & Cambria will be hitting the open seas with a variety of musical friends in tow. The S.S. Neverender: Raiders of Silent Earth 3 is the second annual band-led cruise. The mighty Norweigen Pearl will depart from Miami on October 23rd 2023 and will sail to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic. While Coheed is the main attraction on the cruise, they'll be joined by bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, Animals as Leaders and many others. In addition to the intmate performances on board, you'll have a series of unique opportunities to connect with the band. Coheed and Cambria Cruise Q&A With Coheed & Cambria - Join the band for a live session where they answer your questions. They're celebrating the 20th anniversary of the releas...

The Blue Stones Release Third Studio Album ‘Pretty Monster’

6Nov

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

The Blue Stones Release Third Studio Album ‘Pretty Monster’

The new album from The Blue Stones has been one of the most highly anticipated releases of the year for us here at MendoWerks. They released "Don't Miss" to kick off summer then followed it up with "Good Ideas" in August. Everything we've heard so far has been refreshing and Pretty Monster lives up to our expectations. Photo Credit: Nick Fancher The Blue Stones are a duo made up of Tarek Jafar (vocals/guitar) and Justin Tessier (drums). They hunkered down at Zane Whitfield's NOP Studios in Ontario for more than a month earlier this year to work on the album. They brought in a series of producers to help capture the energy and vibe of their live performances. Blue Stones 'Pretty Monster' Collaborations with Kevin Hissink (grandson/Demi Lovato), WZRD BLD (Highly Suspect/iDKHOW)...

Five November Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

3Nov

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Five November Album Releases That Should Be On Your Radar

November is shaping up to be a great month for new music releases. Here is a look at this month's buzzworthy album drops. 1. Phoenix Alpha Zulu Release Date: November 4th Alpha Zulu is the seventh studio album from alt-rockers Phoenix. They began recording at the height of the pandemic. They were able to set up shop in a very special location. Phoenix recorded the album at the Musee des Arts which is a studio inside the world-renowned Louvre in Paris, France. Artist links: Website, Instagram & Twitter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxTCTAnTP6Q 2. Fitz and the Tantrums Let Yourself Free Release Date: November 11th Fitz and the Tantrums will be releasing their fifth studio album Let Yourself Free on November 11th. The band released the summertime jam "Sway" i...

Roger Street Friedman To Release ‘Love Hope Trust’

3Nov

By SimonNo Comments

Features, Music

Roger Street Friedman To Release ‘Love Hope Trust’

Americana singer/songwriter Roger Street Friedman will release his new album Love Hope Trust on Friday. The new project is a continuation of the multi-album collaboration with Grammy winner Larry Campbell. Credit: Jenny He Keep your ears peeled for Jason Crosby (Jackson Browne, Phil Lesh) on keyboards, Teresa Williams and Lucy Kaplansky on backing vocals, and five-time Grammy winner Gil Goldstein on accordion. Campbell had this to say about his experience with production on Love Hope Trust. Making this record with Roger Street Friedman was one of the most fulfilling experiences I've had as a producer. Great songs, well-crafted lyrics and melodies, vibrant performances, and the creative inspiration that sprang from that made it a joy to show up at the studio every day.-Larry ...

Talking Heads’ Harrison, Belew Set For ‘Remain In Light’ Tour

31Jan

By SimonNo Comments

Events, Features, Music

Talking Heads’ Harrison, Belew Set For ‘Remain In Light’ Tour

Iconic original Talking Heads guitarist Jerry Harrison will head out on tour with longtime touring member Adrian Belew this winter. The 'Remain In Light' tour will kick off February 16th in Colorado and wrap nearly a month later in New Haven, Connecticut. Photo Credit: Michael Weintrob The duo will lead an eleven-piece band in performing songs from the classic 1980 Talking Heads Remain In Light release. The project first debuted at the 2021 Peach Music Festival with the now-defunct Brooklyn-based Turkuaz. After performing together again in September, the band will now hit the road for 19 shows this winter. Harrison had this to say about the impact of the album and initial tour in support of the release. Remain In Light is a high point in my career. Adrian and I had often disc...

Breaking Waves: Yama on Human Error//, War Dubs, Pantheon & More. [interview]

9Dec

By Ambur MasenNo Comments

Features, Interviews

Breaking Waves: Yama on Human Error//, War Dubs, Pantheon & More. [interview]

"Wave encapsulates the whole range of the human experience, from love to grief. There is something that your heart can relate with somewhere in this scene." - Yama on "what does Wave Mean To you?" If there was an award for 'busiest wave producer', it might have to go to Yama this year. In the past few weeks alone, the dude has released two singles, hosted a vibe.digital podcast, and has been promoting the hell out of North America's first-ever wave festival, Pantheon. Before that, Yama was spearheading the coordination of said festival, as well as the annual 'war dubs season' that we all know and love. If you're unfamiliar with Yama, you're in luck. I connected with the artist a little while ago and was able to ask him some questions about all the different roles he takes on in...