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Seether Announces 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum' Deluxe Edition Photo Seether Announces 'Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum' Deluxe Edition
by Michael Major - May 27, 2022

Produced by Shaun Morgan and engineered and mixed by Matt Hyde (Deftones, AFI), the acclaimed Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum, (“If you want peace, Prepare for war”) was released in August 2020, spawned three #1 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart and at Active Rock radio. Plus, check out upcom...

Marina Laurendi Releases New York-Inspired Pop Ballad 'Gramercy' Photo Marina Laurendi Releases New York-Inspired Pop Ballad 'Gramercy'
by Michael Major - May 23, 2022

Alternative singer-songwriter Marina Laurendi proves she’s a force to be reckoned with on her stunning new single “Gramercy”. With a sound that mixes Lana Del Rey’s melancholy and Sarah Bareilles’ catchy pop hooks, “Gramercy” uses Manhattan’s landscape as a metaphor for an intimate romance....

Switchfoot Shares Title Track From Their Most Recent LP 'Interrobang' (B-Side) Photo Switchfoot Shares Title Track From Their Most Recent LP 'Interrobang' (B-Side)
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

Multi-platinum selling rock band Switchfoot has shared a new B-Side, the title track of their most recent album, “interrobang” (B-Side.) When the group’s acclaimed 2021 album interrobang was released last summer, the title track was missing; now fans can hear the album’s psychedelic, three-dimension...

Four-Time Grammy Winner Lyle Lovett Drops New Record, '12th of June' Ahead of Tour Photo Four-Time Grammy Winner Lyle Lovett Drops New Record, '12th of June' Ahead of Tour
by Marissa Tomeo - May 14, 2022

12th of June, the new album from four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett is out today via Verve Records. Produced by Chuck Ainlay and Lovett, 12th of June features a mix of new originals, including previously released singles “12th of June” and “Pants Is Overrated,” standards...

Indigo Girls Announce Tour Dates With Rickie Lee Jones, Brandi Carlile & More Photo Indigo Girls Announce Tour Dates With Rickie Lee Jones, Brandi Carlile & More
by Michael Major - April 25, 2022

Grammy-winning folk duo Indigo Girls return with a full summer 2022 tour schedule including Summerfest and Red Rocks shows. Indigo Girls will be joining fellow headliners Rickie Lee Jones, Brandi Carlile, Sarah McLachlan and Neko Case on these dates. Check out the full list of tour dates now!...

Switchfoot Releases 'i need you (to be wrong)' Remix With Lovelytheband Photo Switchfoot Releases 'i need you (to be wrong)' Remix With Lovelytheband
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

Loveytheband, comprised of Mitch Collins (vocals, guitar), Jordan Greenwald (guitar, keyboards), and Sam Price (drums), first charted with their hit single, “Broken,” in 2017 and have been rising through the ranks of alternative pop ever since. Switchfoot has been a longtime inspiration to the group...

Sean Paul Unveils Latest Single 'No Fear' Featuring Nicky Jam & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Mar Photo Sean Paul Unveils Latest Single 'No Fear' Featuring Nicky Jam & Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022

Multi-award-winning international superstar Sean Paul releases new single “No Fear,” featuring legendary artists Nicky Jam and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley. “No Fear,” follows on the heels of smash singles “How We Do It” ft. Pia Mia and “Dynamite” ft. Sia which each caught fire right out of the gate....

Ann Wilson Releases Cover Of Queen's 'Love of My Life' with Vince Gill Photo Ann Wilson Releases Cover Of Queen's 'Love of My Life' with Vince Gill
by Michael Major - April 20, 2022

Ann Wilson releases the breathtaking rendition of Queen’s “Love of My Life,” featuring vocals from Vince Gill. Wilson has always enjoyed bringing new life and verve to classic songs, and with Queen’s ‘Love of My Life’ she has helped fashion a definitive version which stands toe-to-toe with the origi...

Rising Country Star Parker McCollum Covers John Mayer's 'Perfectly Lonely' Photo Rising Country Star Parker McCollum Covers John Mayer's 'Perfectly Lonely'
by Marissa Tomeo - April 16, 2022

MCA Nashville recording artist and recent ACM 'New Male Artist of the Year' winner, Parker McCollum, has released his Amazon Original cover of John Mayer's hit track, 'Perfectly Lonely,' available now. Listen to the song...

CAAMP Share New Single 'Appletree Blues' Photo CAAMP Share New Single 'Appletree Blues'
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022

Lavender Days was produced by Caamp and Beatriz Artola (Fleet Foxes, Adele). Recording took place at Sylvan Esso’s studio outside of Durham, NC beginning in February of 2021, where together Caamp workshopped the songs and began principal tracking, bringing in friends like Nathaniel Rateliff and Waxa...

FM Entertainment & Impact Fuel Room Announce 95 WIIL Rock Fest Lineup Photo FM Entertainment & Impact Fuel Room Announce 95 WIIL Rock Fest Lineup
by Michael Major - April 04, 2022

WILL Rock Fest 2022 will feature band's Shinedown, Falling In Reverse, Jelly Roll, Jackyl, Saliva, Royal Bliss, Through Fire, and Lilith Czar. The event will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake, Illinois....

Lilith Czar Announced as Support for Halestorm Summer 2022 Tour Photo Lilith Czar Announced as Support for Halestorm Summer 2022 Tour
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022

A force to be reckoned with, Lilith Czar has been commanding stages across the US following her striking transformation and the release of her debut album Created From Filth And Dust. Today she is thrilled to announced that she will be supporting Halestorm and The Pretty Reckless later this year on ...

Switchfoot & Collective Soul Announce Summer Tour Across America Photo Switchfoot & Collective Soul Announce Summer Tour Across America
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022

Switchfoot: Jon Foreman (vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass), Jerome Fontamillas (keys, guitar) and Chad Butler (drums). Fans can expect to hear favorites that span Switchfoot’s illustrious 20+ year career including selections from the GRAMMY-winning band’s latest album, the acclaimed interrobang, r...

Wallows Announce Second US Leg Of The 'Tell Me That It's Over' World Tour Photo Wallows Announce Second US Leg Of The 'Tell Me That It's Over' World Tour
by Michael Major - March 28, 2022

Today, multi-platinum alt-rock trio Wallows have announced a second US leg on the Tell Me That It’s Over World Tour. The band will kick off the second leg with their debut performance at the Greek Theatre, with special guest Samia. They will then be joined by guest Empath for the rest of that run be...

VIDEO: Flatland Cavalry Debut 'Dancin' Around a Fire' Performance Video Photo VIDEO: Flatland Cavalry Debut 'Dancin' Around a Fire' Performance Video
by Michael Major - March 25, 2022

Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry unveil their new series, “Far Out West Sessions,” today with the debut of a special performance video for “Dancin’ Around A Fire.' Today’s release is the first installment of the video series, which consists of seven stripped-down versions of songs from the band’s acc...

Wallows Unveil Long-Awaited Sophomore Album 'Tell Me That It's Over' Photo Wallows Unveil Long-Awaited Sophomore Album 'Tell Me That It's Over'
by Michael Major - March 25, 2022

Wallows have released their new album, Tell Me That It’s Over today. Album single “Marvelous” also receives a visual featuring band members Dylan Minnette, Braeden Lemasters and Cole Preston giving a sneak peek of their new tour production. The new video was directed and shot by Natalie Hewitt. Plus...

Sean Paul Announces New Album 'Scorcha' Photo Sean Paul Announces New Album 'Scorcha'
by Michael Major - March 23, 2022

Primed for a massive summer, multiawardwinning Billboard chart topper Sean Paul will heat up 2022 with his eighth fulllength album and Island Records debut, Scorcha. Additionally, Sean Paul has unveiled a candid behindthescenes vignette for the music video of the first single “How We Do It” [feat. P...

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Confirm 2022 Tour Dates Photo Lyle Lovett & His Large Band Confirm 2022 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 15, 2022

Four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer, and actor Lyle Lovett has confirmed a 2022 tour with his Large Band, in addition to co-headlining dates with Chris Isaak. The new dates follow Lovett’s current tour with his Acoustic Group, which marks his first in-person tour since the start of the pandemi...

Caamp Announces New Album & Shares New Single Photo Caamp Announces New Album & Shares New Single
by Michael Major - March 11, 2022

Lavender Days was produced by Caamp and Beatriz Artola (Fleet Foxes, Adele, Sharon Van Etten) with additional production by Brad Cook (Snail Mail, Waxahatchee, Indigo De Souza). Initial recording took place at Sylvan Esso’s studio just outside of Durham, NC beginning in February of 2021....

Sean Paul Returns to the U.S. for his 2022 Scorcha Tour Photo Sean Paul Returns to the U.S. for his 2022 Scorcha Tour
by Michael Major - March 02, 2022

Sean Paul has announced 2022 U.S. Scorcha tour dates that will include features from his 8th studio album set to release later in the year of the same name Scorcha. Returning to the stage following two years since touring due to the pandemic, Paul is eager and excited to reconnect with his fans live...

Lilith Czar Joins The Trinity Of Terror Tour Photo Lilith Czar Joins The Trinity Of Terror Tour
by Michael Major - February 14, 2022

Following her striking transformation last year, Lilith Czar has captivated audiences with her new album Created From Filth And Dust. Czad will be bringing these songs across the US as support on The Trinity Of Terror Tour, featuring Black Veil Brides, Motionless In White, and Ice Nine Kills. Check ...

DelFest Announces 14th Annual Festival Photo DelFest Announces 14th Annual Festival
by Michael Major - December 16, 2021

The festival will feature performances from hosts The Del McCoury Band and The Travelin’ McCourys, who will be joined by Railroad Earth, Bela Fleck’s My Bluegrass Heart, Sam Bush, Leftover Salmon, Watchhouse, California Honeydrops, Sierra Hull, Anders Osborne & Jackie Green, Cabinet, and The Lil Smo...












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