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The Longest Johns Announce New Album & Release New Single Photo The Longest Johns Announce New Album & Release New Single
by Michael Major - January 24, 2024

The Longest Johns set their fifth album and release a new single. The fifth studio album from The Longest Johns is a unique take on traditional folk and shanties which is their “most fantastic splendiferous journey yet”, according to the band members Jonathan ‘JD' Darley, Andy Yates and Robbie Satti...

Ben Howard Shares New Single 'Life In The Time' & North American Tour Dates Photo Ben Howard Shares New Single 'Life In The Time' & North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023

Ben Howard has shared a new single, “Life In The Time,” off his forthcoming album. On October 20 Howard will embark on his first North American tour in support of Is It?  The dates kick off in Washington, DC and conclude in Los Angeles on November 15.  Along the way he will stop in New York City for...

Ben Howard Reveals New Single 'Walking Backwards' From New Album 'Is It?' Photo Ben Howard Reveals New Single 'Walking Backwards' From New Album 'Is It?'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023

Ben and his band recorded ‘Is It?’ over 10 days in the Le Manoir de Léon studios, nestled between Bordeaux and Biarritz in the South of France. It was produced by Bullion (Westerman, Nilüfer Yanya, Orlando Weeks). The ten-song record is a lush and sonically splintered album which captures Ben workin...

Avalon Emerson Releases Debut Album 'AVALON EMERSON & THE CHARM' Photo Avalon Emerson Releases Debut Album 'AVALON EMERSON & THE CHARM'
by Blair Ingenthron - April 29, 2023

One of dance music's most celebrated contemporary figures, Avalon Emerson, has released a debut album Avalon Emerson & The Charm via Avalon's new label, Another Dove. This new musical endeavor, is an intensely personal—and yes, pop-leaning—statement of intent from an artist who has long looked beyon...

Ben Howard to Release New Album 'Is It?' in June Photo Ben Howard to Release New Album 'Is It?' in June
by Michael Major - April 21, 2023

It marks his first release since experiencing two mini strokes (TIAs) last year. Produced by Bullion (Westerman, Nilüfer Yanya, Orlando Weeks), the LP is a lush, sonically splintered album which captures Howard working through those moments of seismic shift. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Avalon Emerson Shares New Single 'Karaoke Song' Photo Avalon Emerson Shares New Single 'Karaoke Song'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023

One of dance music’s most celebrated contemporary figures, Avalon Emerson, shares her crystalline new single “Karaoke Song,” the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming debut album Avalon Emerson & The Charm. Co-produced with avant-pop savant Bullion, “Karaoke Song” reflects on the ethereal na...

Avalon Emerson & the Charm Announces Self-Titled Debut Album Photo Avalon Emerson & the Charm Announces Self-Titled Debut Album
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023

Emerson now stands as one of underground dance music's revered figures, beloved by fans for her melody-rich, genre-agnostic selections. Her production work employs a similarly free-flowing philosophy; as such, she’s remixed the likes of Slowdive, Robyn, Four Tet, Christine and the Queens, and Octo O...

Avalon Emerson & the Charm Share New Single 'Sandrail Silhouette' Photo Avalon Emerson & the Charm Share New Single 'Sandrail Silhouette'
by Michael Major - January 25, 2023

Avalon Emerson & The Charm release the new song “Sandrail Silhouette.”  Co-produced with avant-pop savant Bullion, the track launches alongside an ethereal dreamscape video via Another Dove—a new label Emerson has launched with long-term affiliate and AD 93 founder Nic Tasker....

Carrellee To Release LP 'Scale Of Dreams' Photo Carrellee To Release LP 'Scale Of Dreams'
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022

Carrellee (née Sarah Pray) will release her debut album Scale of Dreams under that moniker. Carrellee is the newest signing to Negative Gain Productions, a Chicago based label with recent releases from Curse Mackey (Pigface and Thrill Kill Kult), Josie Pace and, Information Society and are very exci...

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 'The So Nice Tour' UK & Ireland Dates Photo Carly Rae Jepsen Announces 'The So Nice Tour' UK & Ireland Dates
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022

The So Nice Tour kicks off on February 5th 2023 in Dublin, Ireland and heads over to the UK on February 7th 2023 in Leeds, the nationwide tour will include dates in Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Brighton and will conclude with a huge London show at Alexandra Palace on February 15th 2023....

pinkpirate Shares New Single 'Daisy' Photo pinkpirate Shares New Single 'Daisy'
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022

pinkpirate has shared new single and video ‘'Daisy' and also announced their new EP i don’t want to grow up boring, out soon on [PIAS] Recordings. The new single was co-produced alongside Bullion (Nilüfer Yanya, Orlando Weeks, Westerman, Joviale), and follows previous track and video ‘Do You Want It...

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces New Album 'The Loneliest Time' Photo Carly Rae Jepsen Announces New Album 'The Loneliest Time'
by Michael Major - August 02, 2022

In bringing her new album to life, Jepsen worked with collaborators Tavish Crowe, Rostam Batmanglij (who helmed production on The Loneliest Time’s acclaimed lead single “Western Wind”), Bullion, Captain Cuts, John Hill, Kyle Shearer, and Alex Hope among others. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

The Bad Plus Share New Song From Debut Album as Quartet Photo The Bad Plus Share New Song From Debut Album as Quartet
by Michael Major - July 08, 2022

Breakneck, avant-garde, and explosive, 'Sun Wall' marks the second song from The Bad Plus' upcoming self-titled album arriving everywhere on in September. The new album is the group's 15th studio recording and eponymous debut album in their current iteration as a dynamic new quartet. Listen to the n...

Quinn Christopherson Shares 'Good Boy' Single Photo Quinn Christopherson Shares 'Good Boy' Single
by Michael Major - November 17, 2021

“Good Boy” is the second single released from his forthcoming I Am Bubblegum EP. The EP was produced and recorded in London by Bullion, the founder of Deek Recordings, who has also worked with Westerman, Nilüfer Yanya, and Sampha. Listen to the new single now!...

Quinn Christopherson Announces EP & Shares New Single 'Bubblegum' Photo Quinn Christopherson Announces EP & Shares New Single 'Bubblegum'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2021

Along with announcing the EP and the news of his label home of Play It Again Sam Records, Quinn Christopherson has dropped new music in the form of the song “Bubblegum”, accompanied by a music video directed by frequent creative collaborator Emma Sheffer. Watch the new music video now!...

Bad Bad Hats Debut 'Walkman' Single Photo Bad Bad Hats Debut 'Walkman' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 16, 2021

Despite it’s lyrical praise for “heavy metal, rock and roll”, the mid-tempo tune owes as much to pop and country traditions as it does the rock canon....

Chris Gale To Release Debut Album 'A Cloud' Photo Chris Gale To Release Debut Album 'A Cloud'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 22, 2019

On June 14 Chris Gale will release his new album A Cloud (pre-order). Chris Gale shared the official video for the album's first single 'Last Time I Heard Rock and Roll' with We All Want Someone To Shout For. The video which was directed by Minneapolis filmmaker James Christenson can also be shared ...

KCRW Announces Line-Up for 2019 SXSW Showcases Photo KCRW Announces Line-Up for 2019 SXSW Showcases
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019

For those of you heading to SXSW, be sure to check out KCRW's two official showcases - Tuesday, March 12, at Elysium, and Wednesday, March 13, at the Radio Day Stage. Both showcases are open to anyone with a festival badge or wristband (no RSVP required)....

Dave King/Bad Plus Rock Band Side Project Album Out This Week Photo Dave King/Bad Plus Rock Band Side Project Album Out This Week
by Tori Hartshorn - December 12, 2018

Halloween, Alaska has announced the release of their long-anticipated new album,  LE CENTRE, that arrives everywhere this Friday, December 14....

Halloween, Alaska Announces First New Album in 7 Years Photo Halloween, Alaska Announces First New Album in 7 Years
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2018

Halloween, Alaska has announced the release of their long-anticipated new album,  LE CENTRE, that arrives everywhere on December 14. Pre-orders for the album are available now....

Dita Von Teese Releases Remix of Debut Album Photo Dita Von Teese Releases Remix of Debut Album
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 31, 2018

Iconic burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese has released the remix album of her self-titled debut, today via the Parisian label Record Makers. The original music on the album was written and composed by Sébastien Tellier. Stream or download the album here....

Bad Bad Hats New Single TALK WITH YOUR HANDS Debuted via Stereogum Photo Bad Bad Hats New Single TALK WITH YOUR HANDS Debuted via Stereogum
by Tori Hartshorn - June 20, 2018

Minneapolis-based Bad Bad Hats have released “Talk With Your Hands” today, debuted by Stereogum. The lush guitar, catchy beat and percussive handclaps draw listeners in to the song's gripping bundle of emotional inner reflection and longing for the thrill of first love. The band has announced nation...

Bad Bad Hats Announce New LP Out 8/3 on Afternoon Records, First Single Out Today Photo Bad Bad Hats Announce New LP Out 8/3 on Afternoon Records, First Single Out Today
by Tori Hartshorn - May 23, 2018

Minneapolis-based Bad Bad Hats have announced their sophomore full-length album, Lightning Round, out August 3 via Afternoon Records (Yellow Ostrich, Haley Bonar, John Vanderslice). The 10-song collection explores themes of dependence and independence in relationships, bolstered by the band's signat...












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