John Mellencamp To Embark On 2019 Tour
Set to coincide with a highly anticipated new album release, JOHN MELLENCAMP will embark on a 2019 tour of “The John Mellencamp Show” which will feature the rock icon’s classics plus some new material. Hailed by critics and fans alike as one of music’s most authentic and crowd pleasing concert performers, Mellencamp will begin the tour February 7th in his home state of Indiana at South Bend’s Morris Performing Arts Center and will span two months ending in Clearwater, Florida at the famed Ruth Eckerd Hall. Produced by AEG Presents, “The John Mellencamp Show” will start promptly at 8pm and will not have an opening act. Every ticket purchased online will receive a physical copy of Mellencamp’s forthcoming album “Other People’s Stuff” set for release on November 16th by Universal Republic.
New > TSVI announces debut album, ‘Inner Worlds’ > Out November 9 on Nervous Horizon
Nervous Horizon are very proud to present TSVI’s debut, 13-track album, ‘Inner Worlds’.
‘Inner Worlds’ was written to reinforce the importance of reconnecting to one’s true self, stemming from an ongoing artistic journey which began in TSVI’s childhood.
Born and raised in Italy, TSVI grew up with parents who practiced Hinduism – something he notes as unusual in Italy – and more recently, he also became enamoured with his partner’s religious and musical background, after she exposed him to Middle Eastern music and Sufi ideologies. Inspired, TSVI started creating tracks that were influenced by belly-dance percussionists such as Emad Sayyah and Hossam Ramzy, combining new rhythms with elements of Dancehall, Tarraxo and Trance.
Chris Liebing celebrates new album ‘Burn Slow’ with an incredible all day event
On the 8th September, 3000 fans flocked to the secluded location of Kaap Oost Amsterdam on Zeeburg Island to escape from the city and celebrate the release of Chris Liebing’s second album ‘Burn Slow’. At the truly one of a kind venue, the doors were open from 1pm and Chris performed an outstanding 10 hour set where he played some of the ‘Burn Slow’ records for the first time. Following this, the party onto local club Shelter for an after dark session and another sell-out success.
Wilderado announce US tour, release acoustic video, “Sorrow”
Wilderado have announced a fall tour in support of their EP, Favors, released 5/25/18 on Bright Antenna Records. These headlining dates follow a successful run opening for Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and include appearances at both Grandoozy Festival and Austin City Limits, as well as a bevy of shows with Sure Sure. The band has also released a live performance video of “Sorrow,” the lead single from Favors, shot at Sunset Sound Studios.
Don Diablo joins forces with Emeli Sandé and Gucci Mane on ‘Survive’ | Out Now via HEXAGON/Universal
DJ, producer, and future house pioneer Don Diablo has delivered his brand-new single ‘Survive’, featuring UK singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé, and American rap superstar Gucci Mane.
American Singer-Songwriter Rusty Gear Releases Country Single “Wondering Why” to Music Row Radio
“Wondering Why” is the new country music radio single from Rusty Gear, an American singer-songwriter and recording artist, whose earnest, deep-roots style is a mix of country, blues, and southern rock.
The music video for “Wondering Why,” directed by Walter Boyd, with production-editing by Amanda Ozment of Factory Underground Studio, takes a familiar love story theme and gives it a modern twist of virtual reality. The video is set to be exclusively feature premiered by VEVO today!
decker. Releases Video For “The Matador” | ‘Born To Wake Up’ Out Tomorrow 9/14
In simplest terms, Brandon Decker aka decker. is a singer/songwriter. A more apt description would be musical mystic. decker.’s music draws inspiration directly from the mythical red rock mountains and canyons surrounding his Sedona home—an area widely known for its healing energy, drawing millions of spiritual travelers who flock there every year in an attempt to harness its power. Releasing music at the extraordinary clip of nearly a record-per-year since 2009, his songwriting has garnered love from press and radio around the country. Magnet Magazine raved that his music “bursts with emotion at every edge,” while KEXP said his brand of “fevered guitar licks, crashing drums, and bluesy storytelling gives Jack White a run for his money,” and Phoenix New Times wrote that decker. has “a vision unlike any other artist these days.”
The Joy Formidable Release New Video, “The Better Me”
Yesterday, The Joy Formidable unveiled the video for “The Better Me”, the third single from their highly-anticipated new album AAARTH. Set for release on September 28 via Hassle Records, the album has received critical acclaim from the BBC’s Radio 1, who dropped the exclusive audio of “The Better Me” on Tuesday, as well as Consequence of Sound and Billboard, who recently dubbed the record, “art that is both evocative and earnest.”
Major Lazer debuts Afrobeats Mix and shares new song featuring Burna Boy
“Over the past few years we’ve had the chance to tour extensively and work with artists across Africa,” says Diplo. “These music scenes continue to inspire the music we make and sets we play. We wanted to bridge our music as Major Lazer with all these new sounds and genres coming out of Africa. From Babes Wodumo the Queen of Gqom to our brother Mr. Eazi, who is taking over the globe with each release, to new voices Kizz Daniel and legends like Burna Boy, two of our favorite songwriters coming out of Nigeria. These artists along with Raye, Taranchyla and Kranium make up the new music we’ll be releasing over the next month to coincide with our tour in Africa at the end of September. Major Lazer has been fairly quiet in 2018 on the touring and music front, but this is the beginning of what will come next for us. I’m excited to share these four songs with you and the videos that our director made are some of the best we have ever put out.”
Charlotte Lawrence Unveils New Track “Stole Your Car” via Harper’s Bazaar
Los Angeles indie-pop songstress Charlotte Lawrence unveils new track “Stole Your Car” via Harper’s Bazaar. The track was written by Charlotte with Koko LaRoo, Marco Borrero and Louis Schoorl and produced by Mag and Louis Schoorl. Additionally, “Stole Your Car” was featured exclusively on Kendall Jenner’s Beats1 Zaza World Radio show.
Emma Zander Premieres Video for “My Generation” on Refinery29
Today, Emma Zander releases the music video for her latest single, “My Generation.” The video was directed by Daniel Russell, while Zander styled and art directed the video herself. “My Generation” seeks to invoke the everlasting nostalgia of the 90’s pop-style and the unique vibrance of the femme future.
Touche Amore Announce Live Album Out November 2
On February 16, Touché Amoré played their 1000th show at The Regent Theater in the band’s hometown of Los Angeles to celebrate their 10-year anniversary as a band. The recording of the sold out show will be released as a live album entitled 10 Years / 1000 Shows at The Regent Theater on November 2 via Epitaph.
SUPER AMERICAN Premiere New Album “Tequila Sunrise” With Alternative Press
When speaking about the album, Pat Feeley says, “When we first started working on music as Super American, I remember we were really excited about the possibility of being ‘part of the conversation’ — be it consciously or subconsciously, I think we made Tequila Sunrise with this idea in mind. Music is our way of communicating, especially when we fall short or are unable to do so in a more traditional way.”
Super American premiere indie-rock debut ‘Tequila Sunrise’—listen
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart teams up with Laura Carbone on “The Flowers Beneath Your Feet”
New York cult indie outfit The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart and Berlin’s very own darkstar Laura Carbone came together to write and record a new single The Flowers Beneath Your Feet which is released on Berlin’s indie label Duchess Box Records.
THE POWER OF THE RIFF Makes Its Return In November
THE POWER OF THE RIFF’s 2018 festivities will begin on Saturday, November 17th, with a kickoff party at The Echo. This show will see new Southern Lord act THE PRIMALS, a power trio featuring members of Darkest Hour, The Explosion, and more, opening for a rare set by legendary ’60s garage rock outfit, THE SONICS. The main event for THE POWER OF THE RIFF will take place the following day, Sunday, November 18th, at LA’s The Echoplex. This show will be headlined by SUNN O))), who in 2018 is celebrating the act’s twentieth anniversary along with the Southern Lord label which was also created by the band in 1998. This show mark’s SUNN O)))’s only California show of 2018 and final show of the year.
FADER PREMIERES DUO NEIL FRANCES “ASK ME ANYTHING” VIDEO
“Sweet, soft pop” – FADER
GORILLAZ DROP NEW VIDEO FOR ‘TRANZ’
Marking the characters’ first ever live performance video and first live performance since 2010’s unforgettable MTV EMA performance, this eye-popping film sees Gorillaz vocalist 2D command the stage against a backdrop of mind-altering visuals alongside bandmates Noodle and Russel Hobbs, with GangreenGang’s Ace on bass standing in for the incarcerated Murdoc Niccals.
DOG Power signs to Flying Nun Records for debut LP out November 26
DOG Power is a New Zealand rock band, formed in 2017 by indie pop, singer-songwriter Sam Perry, the group’s lead singer, and experimental musician Henry Nicol. 2018 saw Perry and Nicol move to Belgrade, Serbia, out of a desire for the freedom to make their music their life.
