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PODCAST: The Subways Revisit ‘The OC’ + Announce Album Release

20Sep

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PODCAST: The Subways Revisit ‘The OC’ + Announce Album Release

British alt-rockers The Subways recently appeared on a popular podcast recounting their appearance on the FOX television show The OC. Welcome To The OC, Bitches is hosted by Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke. The podcast takes the audience back to the early 2000s when The OC was one of the biggest hits on television. The Subways are part of an exclusive club of musicians who performed on the show. The Bait Shop was a fictional venue that also saw performances from The Killers, Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, and others. Billy Lunn (vocals, guitar) and Charlotte Cooper (vocals, bass) appeared with Bilson and Clarke to talk about their experience on The OC and what they have coming next. You can watch the full episode here. And you can relive their performance via The Subways YouTu...

The Stone Foxes Drop Standout “Time Is A Killer” Single

19Sep

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The Stone Foxes Drop Standout “Time Is A Killer” Single

San Francisco-based rock band The Stone Foxes have unveiled a 'killer' new single. "Time Is A Killer" is set to appear on the upcoming release of On The Other Side. The album drops on November 18th and is their first in more than six years. Artwork: Spence Koehler The Stone Foxes consist of the Koehler brothers with Shannon on vocals, drums, and harmonica and Spence on guitar and vocals. On The Other Side is described as a 'cinematic western rock & roll soundtrack to pull you through when the journey gets rough'. Time Is A Killer We're hearing a variety of influences on the new track "Time Is A Killer". While the Black Keys and Jack White influence shines through, they've carved out a vibe that's all their own. When it comes to the meaning behind the track, things get a l...

Foo Fighters Announce Greatest Hits Collection

16Sep

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Foo Fighters Announce Greatest Hits Collection

The Foo Fighters have announced a new greatest hits collection and there's no shortage of material to choose from. In the wake of the tragic passing of long-time drummer Taylor Hawkins, the 19-song album will be available on October 28th on Sony Legacy Records. SONY Legacy Records Nirvana disbanded in 1994 after the death of Kurt Cobain. From there, Dave Grohl fielded offers to play drums with a number of high-profile acts. Instead, he entered Robert Lang Studios in Shoreline, Washington, and recorded what would become the Foo Fighters' debut album. This led to a storied career that included 10 studio albums, sold-out tours, a few documentaries, and even a mockumentary. The band has amassed an impressive 15 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 20...

You Me At Six Drop Energetic New Single “No Future? Yeah Right”

13Sep

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You Me At Six Drop Energetic New Single “No Future? Yeah Right”

English rockers You Me At Six have dropped a high-octane new single ahead of their run of U.S. tour dates. "No Future? Yeah Right" will be included on the band's eighth studio album which is due in 2023 on Rise Records. Truth Decay Artwork The new album Truth Decay follows 2021's SUCKAPUNCH which hit #1 in the UK. The new single "No Future? Yeah Right" features special guest Rou Reynolds of Enter Shikari on vocals. The song encourages listeners to stand up for themselves and features a soaring powerful chorus that'll drag you in. You Me At Six vocalist Josh Franceschi had this to say about the new material. Sometimes we find ourselves under the spell of others’ insecurities & if you let people hurt you, they will. Nothing is more disappointing than discovering someone’s tru...

Toad The Wet Sprocket Frontman To Release New Solo Album

12Sep

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Toad The Wet Sprocket Frontman To Release New Solo Album

Toad The Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Philips will release his first solo album in five years this fall. There Is So Much Here will be released on November 4th via Compass Records. In addition to the album announcement, he's released the first single from the project called "Big Changes". Photo Credit: Chris Orwig Phillips got his start as lead singer & songwriter for Toad The Wet Sprocket. They formed in the mid-1980s and rose to fame on the success of singles like "All I Want", "Walk On The Ocean", and "Fall Down". What I didn't realize until doing homework for this article was that their name was inspired by a Monty Python skit according to Rock & Roll True Stories. Like many quirky band names, it wasn't meant to be permanent, but it stuck. And the rest, as they say, is hist...

The Foxies Release Infectious Pop Punk Single

8Sep

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The Foxies Release Infectious Pop Punk Single

Nashville-based trio The Foxies have released an infectious new pop punk single called "I Don't Wanna Want It". The catchy, uptempo track will be featured on their new album Who Are You Now, Who Were You Then? that's due September 23rd. Photo Credit: Libby Danforth The Foxies are Julia Bullock, Jake Ohlbaum, and Rob Bodley. They've released a steady stream of EPs in recent years and have built up a dedicated fanbase. With the release of their debut full-length album, they teamed with a revolving lineup of collaborators in Los Angeles and Nashville. They'd often lay down tracks in their home studios first before bringing it all together. Ohlbaum came up with the melody for "I Don't Wanna Want It" during a drive to a studio session. The release comes on the heels of the previousl...

Polyphia Announces New Album, Releases Sophia Black Collab

6Sep

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Polyphia Announces New Album, Releases Sophia Black Collab

Buzzworthy instrumental band Polyphia has announced a release date for their new album along with a collaboration with Sophia Black. Remember That You Will Die is their fourth studio album and is due out on Rise Records on October 28th. Photo Credit: Paige Margulies The new album features unique guest appearances from artists like $not, Chino Moreno (Deftones), Steve Vai, and others. Polyphia is made up of guitarists Tim Henson & Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober and drummer Clay Aeschliman. Remember That You Will Die was produced by Henson & LePage with additional producers on select songs. Guests include Rodney Jerkins (Michael Jackson, Destiny's Child) and JUDGE (Migos & Marshmello) along with their longtime Y2K (Doja Cat, Tove Lo) and Johan Lenox (Kanye, FINNEAS)....

Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP

5Sep

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Singer/Songwriter Ian Flanigan Releases ‘Strong’ Debut LP

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Ian Flanigan has released his highly anticipated debut full-length album. The 11-track Strong is available now on Reviver Music. IanFlaniganMusic.com While many were first introduced to Ian Flanigan's music on NBC's The Voice, he had been touring full time up until that point for more than a decade. His third-place finish on the show led to mentorship and collaboration with country mega-star Blake Shelton on the single "Grow Up". Flanigan assembled an A-list production team to work on Strong. He worked with Todd Lombardo and Craig Alvin (Kacey Musgraves, Will Hoge), Obie O'Brien, Phil Nicolo (Bon Jovi, Sting, Billy Joel), and Ryan Rossebo. A collaboration between Flanigan, Rossebo, and Barrett Baber led to the standout lead single. The uptempo,...

Punk Rockers Venerea Release Nostalgic ‘Euro Trash’ Album

1Sep

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Punk Rockers Venerea Release Nostalgic ‘Euro Trash’ Album

Swedish punk rockers Venerea have unleashed a new album that feels nostalgic yet fresh. Euro Trash features high-octane songs like "Blind Faith", "A Case of Corona" and the summer anthem "Summer of 94". We're hearing influences from bands like Bad Religion, The Offspring, and Green Day. And our only regret is that we're just discovering them now. Venerea formed out of Malmö, Sweden in 1991 and according to their bio, will be around until the end of time. Frankly, we love the optimistic outlook on their future. Their dual guitar/dual vocal approach results in a full melodic sound that is infectious. Recorded In Sweden The band fancies themselves as punk rock storytellers. The material on Euro Trash covers topics from humorous to political. Everything from tales of their musical ...

Breaking Waves: On Finding My ‘True North’ – I Didn’t Need a Compass, Just Nick Neutronz & his New Track, “North Node!” [Interview]

1Sep

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Breaking Waves: On Finding My ‘True North’ – I Didn’t Need a Compass, Just Nick Neutronz & his New Track, “North Node!” [Interview]

"I describe wave to people who are new to it by explaining that wave music all exists in the same science fiction / fantasy universe, and isn't married to a tempo or drum pattern [...]"- Nick Neutronz Sometimes we come across a track that hits us and it sticks with us for well over a week. One that keeps you up at night. Recently, for me, that was “North Node” by Nick Neutronz. Check it out on SoundCloud, below: https://soundcloud.com/nickneutronz/north-node?si=e14d1dfbf0474d0cacff87c818fce16c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing I kept finding myself drawn to long walks, to meditating in the woods, to these massive, lingering moments of pondering... all because of this track. Sometimes even instead of writing, I had to po...