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TORONTO, ON – June 8, 2023 – Today, ahead of their highly-anticipated, North American co-headline tour, Manchester Orchestra and Jimmy Eat World have teamed up to cover songs from each other’s vast and beloved catalogues. As Manchester Orchestra pay tribute to Table For Glasses, the opening track off Jimmy Eat World’s classic Clarity LP, Jimmy Eat World reimagine Telepath, an album highlight and enduring favourite from Manchester Orchestra’s The Million Masks of God. Listen to Manchester Orchestra’s cover of Table For Glasses via Loma Vista Recordings, here.

Both of the original arrangements are simultaneously sparse, slow-burning and soaring in their delivery, speaking to the bands’ shared strengths of cathartic melodies and vocal harmonies that invite fans to shout and sing along. While Jimmy Eat World flips Telepath on its head, turning the song’s soft acoustics and spectral strings into a thunderous wall of electric guitar, Manchester Orchestra approach Table For Glasses with a subtle touch that equally and intricately retains its invigorating power.

“It was an absolute honour to trade covers with one of our favourite bands,” says Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull. “We approached our cover with admiration for the original and had a blast exploring all of its spacious corners.”

Jimmy Eat World’s Jim Adkins adds, “Manchester Orchestra is great at sitting you down, spinning your chair around and stopping it to show you are now somewhere else. We knew if we were going to cover an immersive song like Telepath, we’d have to commit to ‘stopping the chair’ at bizzaro-Jimmy Eat World universe.” Listen to Jimmy Eat World’s cover of Telepath via Exotic Location Recordings, here.

Both covers will also be available on limited edition 7” vinyl, exclusively as part of the VIP Experience on the bands’ upcoming Amplified Echoes Tour. Kicking off July 11, and produced by Live Nation, Amplified Echoes will bring Manchester Orchestra and Jimmy Eat World to dozens of illustrious stages from coast to coast, including Canadian dates in Calgary and Toronto, as well as LA's Greek Theatre, Red Rocks Amphitheater, Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater, Chicago's Salt Shed, NYC's SummerStage in Central Park, and more through to the end of August. Find the full list below and tickets here, featuring support from Middle Kids.

The Amplified Echoes Tour will see Manchester Orchestra perform music from their new album, The Valley of Vision, live for the very first time. The record was released alongside a breathtaking and groundbreaking film earlier this spring, enveloping the viewer in 180 degrees of 3D virtual reality. The dual release marked "one of the first instances of a rock band using VR to help tell the stories of their songs" (Alternative Press), and in a five-star review, Uncut said, "few bands are brave enough to try something this ambitious, even fewer have the talent to pull it off." Enter The Valley of Vision and explore more of its world in the music video for lead single The Way, currently climbing into the Top 20 on the AAA radio charts.

Celebrating three decades and 10 albums of existence in 2023, Jimmy Eat World will arrive at the Amplified Echoes Tour fresh off a string of shows with My Chemical Romance and the release of recent singles, Something Loud and Place Your Debts.

Amplified Echoes Tour Dates:
July 11 – Missoula, MT – Big Sky Brewing Company Amphitheater +
July 12 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Stampede
July 14 – Spokane, WA – The Podium +
July 15 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater +
July 16 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater +
July 18 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic ^
July 19 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre +
July 21 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park +
July 22 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan ^
July 23 – Salt Lake City, UT – Complex Outdoors +
July 25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater +
July 27 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park ^
July 28 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater ^
July 29 – Asheville, NC – Rabbit Rabbit ^
July 30 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre ^
August 7 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall +
August 8 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater ^
August 9 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ^
August 11 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion +
August 12 – Bellevue, NE - Outlandia
August 13 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory ^
August 15 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club +
August 16 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed ^
August 18 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater at White River
State Park +
August 19 – Columbus, OH – KEMBA Live! Outdoors ^
August 20 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill ^
August 21 – Toronto, ON – RBC Echo Beach ^
August 23 – New York, NY – SummerStage In Central Park ^
August 24 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway +
August 25 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor Buffalo +
August 26 – Philadelphia, PA – Skyline Stage at the Mann ^

+Jimmy Eat World Closing
^Manchester Orchestra Closing

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ABOUT MANCHESTER ORCHESTRA:
Manchester Orchestra continues to push themselves into fascinating new realms with their latest release, The Valley of Vision, a reinvigorating record and awe-inspiring film that immerses the viewer in 180 degrees of 3D virtual reality. From continuously appearing on Billboard charts and major festival lineups, to earning hundreds of millions of streams and frequently collaborating with visionaries like the Daniels (Everything Everywhere All at Once, Swiss Army Man), Manchester Orchestra have followed up their acclaimed 2021 album, The Million Masks of God, with six songs rooted in a renewed sense of resilience, rebirth and self-redemption, delivered through a wealth of sounds and textures unlike anything the band has made before.

ABOUT JIMMY EAT WORLD:
Jimmy Eat World is celebrating three decades and 10 albums of existence in 2023. The Mesa, AZ, four-piece’s commercial breakthrough came with the release of several singles from their album, Bleed American, with The Middle hitting No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart and peaking at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, where it spent 33 weeks total and became RIAA-certified Platinum. Futures, their follow-up to BA, featured Pain, which also hit No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. In October 2019, the band released their tenth album, the critically acclaimed, Surviving, which became one of three 'chapters' of their 2021 globally streamed series, Phoenix Sessions, that also included Futures (Chapter V) and Clarity (Chapter III), performed in their entirety (available on YouTube here). Recently, they’ve released two independent singles, Something Loud and Place Your Debts, with the former charting 21 on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay.

LISTEN TO 6 EP HERE

FOLLOWS HIS EP 3 RELEASED IN MARCH

 9 EP COMING SOON

DRACULA VIDEO OUT NOW
 
WATCH HERE

TORONTO, ON – June 6, 2023 – Breakout Atlanta rapper, Kenny Mason, releases his latest EP, 6, today on the sixth of June via RCA Records – listen here. Produced by Coupe (Young Nudy, 21 Savage), Poison Thorn (Shane Moran from the band Title Fight), Prince 85 & Notinbed, this project expands on Kenny’s out-of-the-box, genre-blending style while still keeping true to his roots. Ahead of this EP, Kenny dropped focus single, DRACULA, alongside a visual – watch here. This all follows his EP 3 (listen here), and video for 100 or Nun featuring Tony Shhnow (watch here) that were dropped in March of this year. The 3 and 6 EPs area part of an 18-track unique rollout that includes an EP titled, 9, coming soon. Listen to EP 6 here.
 
Kenny on the creative/rollout for his latest Eps: “My team and I wanted to drop 18 songs for the Pups, but have it delivered in a cool way so we broke it up into three different projects — 3, 6, and coming soon, 9. Hope y’all enjoy.” – Kenny
 
Previously, Kenny released his mixtape, RUFFS, in September 2022 (listen here) which included the tracks from his EP PUP PACK and new songs such as, SPIN N FLIP, feat. Young Nudy and MINUTE FOREVER. Most recently, Kenny Mason has been working on new music and continuing to cultivate his elevation. Kenny’s music comes on the heels of his buzzing single, Stick, a Dreamville collaboration with J. Cole, JID and Sheck Wes from the D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape. The Stick visual, which has over 5.7 million views, featured Kenny alongside the other artists on the track. Kenny has been on the festival circuit with sets at Rolling Loud, Wireless Festival, Bonnaroo and more, in addition to making surprise appearances at 2022 Coachella on JID’s set and 2022 Governor’s Ball on J. Cole’s set. 
 
Kenny first broke out in the rap space in 2019 with his buzzing single, HIT, which catapulted him from Atlanta's underground DIY scene to the national spotlight. As Kenny continued to release more music, he became increasingly known for his versatility and unique sound. His bars and genre-bending abilities that incorporates elements of 90's punk, grunge, hip-hop and more, sets him apart from the rest. Kenny Mason has received critical acclaim from press, being included on The FADER, Entertainment Weekly and more in addition to features with Rolling Stone, XXL, VMAN and FLAUNT. His 2019 single, G.O.A.T., was also featured in season one of HBO's hit show, Euphoria. Kenny released his debut album Angelic Hoodrat in 2020, followed by the alternative version, Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut, in 2021. The latter expanded upon the themes he set forth on the original debut album, showcasing his sweeping vocal range and well-earned reputation for stretching beyond the confines of rap. The new project continues the theme of duality inherent within its title, Angelic Hoodrat, representing the concepts of light within darkness, beauty within ugliness, and hope within despair. 
 
Stay tuned for more from Kenny Mason coming soon.
 
6 EP TRACKLIST:
1. DARKSIDE
2. RICH
3. I GOT
4. DRACULA
5. SIDE II SIDE
6. STACK IT UP feat. Project Pat

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FOLLOWING RECENT SINGLE fund$

TORONTO, ON – June 5, 2023 – GRAMMY-nominated, Nigerian dance-pop vocalist, Kah-Lo, has released her new single, Karma, on Epic Records. Listen here.

Following on the heels of her fierce single, fund$, Kah-Lo continues to dazzle with her unabashed lyricism and playful bravado with, Karma. Flaunting her genre-blending tendencies, Kah-Lo’s unique palate of pop, R&B, and house music combine on Karma, with her sultry vocals shining amidst slinky basslines and snappy percussion. Enveloped with Kah-Lo’s bewitching personality, Karma is masterfully dichotic as it captures Kah-Lo’s inspiring self-confidence while simultaneously exposing her deep vulnerabilities. With Karma, Kah-Lo looks inward to unravel her own “toxic feminine energy,” learning to accept and overcome her flaws.

Regarding the single, Kah-Lo said, “Karma is a song I wrote when I was trying to channel my negative emotions into fun pop songs. I uncovered in therapy that perhaps I was the toxic one in a romantic situation and I decided to make a campy dramatic time accepting that I got what I deserved - to be walked out on.”

Kah-Lo first emerged on the scene in 2016 appearing on Riton’s, Rinse & Repeat, which earned them a GRAMMY nomination for Best Dance Recording. In 2017, Kah-Lo dropped her debut solo single, Fasta, following up with Fake I.D. in 2018, which became the lead song for the U.S. arrival of TikTok. Her fierce persona as a solo artist continued to shine through with her debut The Arrival EP, which saw its lead single, Commandments, included on the FIFA 2022 Soundtrack. In 2022, Kah-Lo released her hit single, Drag Me Out, which was featured in Oscar de la Renta’s Spring 2022 campaign and has amassed more than 6 million streams on Spotify alone.

A combination of frisky, party-starting lyricism and refreshing blend of house and pop music, Kah-Lo’s spirited originals have been placed in shows like ZIWE, Gossip Girl, Run The World, Harlem, NCIS Los Angeles, Everything’s Trash, and more. Her rhythmic vocals and consistent track record have also earned her features alongside Idris Elba (Baille), Diplo (Give Dem), The Knocks (Awa Ni), and Michaël Brun (Melanin).

Having garnered a reputation as one of dance music’s most accomplished vocalists, Karma is the next chapter in Kah-Lo’s new era. Kah-Lo invites fans to indulge in the pain and pleasure that has rocked her career and stream, Karma, out now.

Kah-Lo Upcoming Tour Dates:
December 10-16 - Your Paradise Festival - Mamanuca Islands, Fiji

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NEW STUDIO ALBUM PEACE…LIKE A RIVER
OUT JUNE 16 ON FANTASY RECORDS 

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE

SUMMER HEADLINING TOUR LAUNCHES JUNE 9 

DARK SIDE OF THE MULE TOUR DATES KICK OFF
JULY 22 WITH TICKETS HERE

"Warren Haynes is a meaty and masterful player, as well as a soulful singer and songwriter – an all-star." 
–  Rolling Stone

“Gov’t Mule is an essential, iconic American band.” 
– Guitar World

“[Warren Haynes is] one of the most celebrated, legendary guitar pros.”
– Billboard

"[Gov't Mule's] songs stomp and wail with unmistakable energy and heft."
–  NPR

“Brilliant and never predictable…an effortless combination of blues, soul and classic roots-rock…innovative and commanding.”
– American Songwriter

“One of the greatest live bands in existence.”
– Music Connection

“Haynes and the band deliver a world-class musical experience.”
– Goldmine

TORONTO, ON – June 2, 2023 – As they prepare for the release of their 12^th studio album, Peace…Like A River, this month, renowned GRAMMY-nominated band, Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter, and producer Warren Haynes, has issued one final tease with their new single, Made My Peace. Listen here and watch the visualizer here. When writing the new song, Haynes – who recently performed at Willie Nelson’s 90^th birthday extravaganza and CMT Music Awards’ Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute and is a featured player on Dolly Parton’s forthcoming Rockstar album alongside Steven Tyler – drew on another rock-solid artist for inspiration: The Beatles. Haynes sought to double-track his vocals the way John Lennon often did on Beatles and solo recordings and included a harmony slide guitar in the song’s middle that was informed by George Harrison. Made My Peace also features a sweeping orchestral backdrop from The Kerhonkson Philharmonic. Watch a behind the song video for Made My Peace here. 
 
Peace…Like A River, the follow-up to Gov’t Mule’s chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated blues album, Heavy Load Blues, is a 12-song rock journey from the revered band that also includes guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton, and Celisse, in addition to Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, the featured vocalists on the album’s lead single, Dreaming Out Loud. Pre-order and pre-save Peace…Like A River on DSPs here. Each digital pre-save includes an instant download of Made My Peace along with the previously released singles, Same As It Ever Was and Dreaming Out Loud. In addition to various vinyl options, Peace…Like A River will also be available in a Deluxe Edition (on CD only) including the special five-track, Time Of The Signs Bonus EP, in addition to the original 12 tracks.
 
“Made My Peace is one of the first songs we recorded for this new album,” shares Haynes. “It deals with a lot of different aspects of what we’ve all gone through. It touches on the emotions I was having to get past with the loss of my dad, who was an extremely important figure in my life. There are several songs that reflect on loss, but more in a way of making the future count. Taking the rest of your life and looking at it with a fresher, more aggressively positive attitude.”
 
Stirring lead single, Dreaming Out Loud, featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, is currently impacting Triple A radio nationwide. For the song’s lyrics, Haynes wove together inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert and John Kennedy, and the late civil rights leader and U.S. Representative, John Lewis. Peace…Like A River opens with the soaring and heartfelt track, Same As It Ever Was.
 
Peace…Like A River was recorded during the same sessions as Heavy Load Blues at The Power Station New England with co-producer, John Paterno (Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos), alongside Haynes. The albums, however, were created in different rooms, with no shared gear or instruments, keeping the two concurrent projects with their own unique identity and character. Thematically, the forthcoming collection explores the seismic changes the world has gone through over the past few years. Influenced both in his songwriting and playing by what Haynes calls “the golden era of rock, soul, jazz and blues,” Gov’t Mule combines the best and most enduring qualities from all those musical strains to create a timeless piece of art on Peace…Like A River that could have easily come out in the 1970s. Watch the album trailer here.

Gov’t Mule will be out on the road all year in support of Peace…Like A River, bringing their acclaimed live show across the U.S. The band recently wrapped a headlining spring tour that took over the famed Ryman Auditorium for a sold-out evening featuring a variety of special guests including Peter Frampton, Jamey Johnson, and Audley Freed. Ahead of the tour’s two-night finale in his hometown of Asheville, NC, Haynes made a special stop at his elementary school alma mater, Claxton School, where he was joined by his grand-nephew’s music class to perform for the students and teachers and donated a gift to the entire student body. Up next, Gov’t Mule will launch a June headlining tour on June 9, taking the band to the West Coast and Midwest for a mix of headlining shows and dates with The Avett Brothers before launching their Dark Side of the Mule Tour on July 22. The 18-date summer amphitheater outing will feature a full Gov’t Mule set leading into their extremely rare Pink Floyd tribute Dark Side of the Mule, in addition to special guest Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening opening and will mark the final time Mule will perform the acclaimed set, which first debuted in 2008 and has only been performed live 10 times in total. Additionally, Gov’t Mule will appear at select dates on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour as well as various festival appearances this summer and fall. The band’s New Year’s Run from last year has also been rescheduled for December 29 in Philadelphia and December 30 and 31 in New York City. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and visit mule.net for ticketing details and to purchase.

GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES:
June 9 – Jacksonville, OR @ Britt Pavilion 
June 10 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery 
June 11 – Valley Center, CA @ Harrah’s Resort Southern California 
June 13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden Amphitheater 
June 15 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC 
June 16 – Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater +
June 17 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP + 
June 18 – Wichita, KS @ TempleLive 
June 20 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Theater +
June 22 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy Power House +
June 23 – Mankato, MN @ Vetter Stone Amphitheater 
June 24 – Fargo, ND @ Outdoors at Fargo Brewing Company  
July 22 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena *
July 23 – Patchogue, NY @ Great South Bay Music Festival ~*
July 25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE *# 
July 26 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! *# 
July 28 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center *#  
July 29 – Bethel, NY @ Bethel Woods Center for the Arts %
July 30 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater %
August 2 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre *
August 3 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center *
August 4 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *
August 5 – Council Bluffs, IA @ Stir Concert Cove – Harrah’s Council Bluffs *
August 7 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
August 9 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion *
August 11 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion *
August 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park *
August 13 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center %
August 15 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *
August 17 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion *
August 18 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion *
August 19 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center *
August 20 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap *
September 16 – Fredericton, Canada @ Harvest Music Festival ~
October 6 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre % 
October 7 – Tampa, FL @ MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre % 
October 8 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Amphitheater at The Wharf % 
October 15 – Columbus, GA @ RushSouth Fest ~
December 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
December 30 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
December 31 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
 
~ festival appearance
+ with The Avett Brothers
% Outlaw Music Festival dates
* Dark Side of the Mule dates
# Gov’t Mule only/No Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

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ARRIVES TO KICK OFF PRIDE MONTH!

TORONTO, ON – June 2, 2023 – Kickstarting another era, Florida-born quadruple-threat, singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor, MK xyz returns with a brand new single and music video entitled, No Boys Allowed, today via Epic Records and RZ3 Recordings. Listen here and watch the music video here.
 
With its empowering message, the track serves as the perfect soundtrack to PRIDE Month. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, they unwaveringly emphasize inclusivity. GLAAD just tapped MK for its ICONS interview series alongside Isaac Dunbar, and INIKO. During the chat, they opened about their story and spoke on what the community means to them. Additionally, Amazon Music just spotlighted MK on its Times Square NYC billboard in support of the Asian American Girls Club Playlist during AAPI Heritage month. Plus, No Boys Allowed and MK xyz will appear in an upcoming VICE News documentary, VICE Special Report: Out Loud, about groundbreaking queer artists set to premiere on VICE’s TV channel and YouTube June 15.
 
Produced by the GRAMMY Award-winning powerhouse producer, Theron Thomas (Grammy win for Lizzo About Damn Time and nomination for Latto’s Big Energy), Sam Sumser, and Sean Small, No Boys Allowed layers airy guitar above hypnotic drums. MK xyz oozes nothing but attitude on the verses before they carry the chantable chorus with an invitation and a declaration, “Come and slide with me baby, no boys allowed.” They alternate rapid flows with magnetic melodies, showcasing the dynamics of their signature style yet again.
 
Directed by Madeline Kate Kann, the accompanying visual shocks the song to life on-screen. Our star introduces a slick look as MK and her girl-gang take over a power plant with on-point choreography and a whole lot of fierceness.

No Boys Allowed comes on the heels of MK’s previous single, Baddie, which picked up acclaim from Soul Bounce, while RAP-UP praised, “MK xyz is quickly making a name for herself.” MK originally burst onto the scene with breakout singles including, Pass It, ft G-Eazy and One Time which garnered over 10 million streams combined.

MK captivated audiences everywhere as fan favourite Tess on the massive NETFLIX teen vampire series, First Kill. Their presence instantly shined on screen and the show quickly launched into the Top 10.

Stay tuned for more from MK xyz coming soon!

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DEBUT ALBUM EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS
OUT JUNE 16 VIA THE CONFIDENCE EMPERORS

Toronto, ON – June 2, 2023 – Today, Toronto artist, Alex Exists, shares his latest single, Believe The Hype, the third release from his forthcoming debut album, Everybody’s Famous, out June 16 via The Confidence Emperors. A defiant, rebellious, and empowering earworm, Believe The Hype serves as a reminder for listeners not to believe everything you see or hear, and to cultivate a healthy sense of skepticism and independent thought, through the use of catchy riffs, melodies, and vocals from Alex, as well as fellow Toronto artists, Sam Casey and AARYS. Listen here and watch the video, directed by Agata Waclawska and produced by Moon Reel Media, here. Pre-order Everybody's Famous here.

Alex says of Believe The Hype: “[This is] a cautionary tale about the dangers of blindly accepting popular beliefs and trends without questioning their validity. It satirizes the modern day hype machine and surrounding trends as entirely fabricated. It reveals how your beliefs can be subverted into blindly following the crowd, such as developing unhealthy habits, or even falling victim to scams or hoaxes. The song is a defiant anthem about the importance of being skeptical and critical in an age where information and opinions can be easily manipulated and distorted.”
 
Inspiration for the track first came from a time when Alex fell victim to an identity theft scam. “The experience really shook me,” he says. “It made me solidify the need to express the anger of inauthenticity in general. That, and of the never-ending cavalcade of fear-based nonsense spewed from mainstream news and TV.”
 
And it’s not just in the music Alex was able to express himself, the anger, and general inauthenticity from his experience. It also comes through in the single artwork which is designed as a newsprint tabloid about Alex Exists which questions whether you can be any artist, or yourself even, with reality, given the world of constant illusion. Further, the video sees Alex harnessing the energy of "Chaotic Good" with his own talk show called "Believe The Hype," where nothing seems to be real and satirizes how ridiculous news and talk shows can be. 
 
The upcoming debut album, Everybody's Famous, is a sonic exploration of expressing optimistic nihilism and radical authenticity as we tread into a brave new world. Alex quips the album resembles "a wrestling match with one’s ego." It represents a story about finding one’s true self amidst the chaos, continuing to create through the chaos while learning how to wield the energy of the changing tides instead of swimming against it - and letting it destroy you. Alex will use art as a weapon for peaceful rebellion inspired by his interactions with the world, channelled through song. Audiences can expect melodic rock tunes ready for both solo listening and the dance floor, filled with ironic humour to highlight social issues, with a satirical dimension. “This will be my first full length album,” Alex says. “So, it’s very much an important moment in my overall growth as an artist.”
 
This can be heard on the previously released singles, With A Bang and Dancing With Chaos. With A Bang uses dark prose, edgy synths, funky percussion, and resonant chords to drive the irreverent dance song about celebrating the end of something in a flamboyant and over-the-top way. Whereas Dancing With Chaos crawls with riffs, Alex's sharp vocals and deep lyrics and is dedicated to anyone that feels overwhelmed by the state of the media, politics, and the unreal societal expectations they face. All videos were produced by Moon Reel Media, which Alex co-runs and co-founded, and were directed by Agata Waclawska.

Alex’s music is inspired by absurdism, hyper surrealism and optimistic nihilism with an acid tongue firmly planted in his cheek. He is fascinated by pop culture and ego. The signature of Alex’s creative work is his unique sonic touches, drum-heavy rhythms and classic “pop through a blender” melodies. His new project, Alex Exists, launched with a neo-glam pop version of David Essex’s, Rock On, for The Confidence Emperors’ multi-artist album, Coverama, followed by his T. Rex-meets-John Lennon seasonal original, Never Christmas Without You. Alex played all of the instruments on both tracks except the drums. 
 
One final thought on Believe The Hype, Alex shares: “Not a lesson per say, but a reminder to use art to speak truth to power and help empower others. Everyone should do it more often and use art as a therapy for your anger, skepticism and bound up energy.”
 
Stay tuned for Alex’s debut album coming in just a few short weeks!

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KELLY HEADLINES NASHVILLE’S
ASCEND AMPHITHEATER TONIGHT
 
DATES WITH NOAH KAHAN START JUNE 17 IN ATLANTA INCLUDING SOLD OUT TORONTO DATE ON SEPTEMBER 17

TORONTO, ON – June 2, 2023 – Today, Ruston Kelly unveils a new version of The Weakness, reinterpreted as an atmospheric duet with singer-songwriter, Samia. A chance meeting in Nashville sparked a friendship between the two, and their mutual admiration inspired them to try their hand at collaborating on a new version of Kelly’s The Weakness, which is the title track of his acclaimed, recently released third studio album. Listen to the duo’s new version of The Weakness here. 
 
“Samia brings that special infinity vibe,” said Kelly. “It’s like this familiar yet incredibly unique energy in everything I’ve heard her do. After hearing her sing, I became an instant fan. There wasn’t anyone other than her that I wanted to help me deconstruct ‘The Weakness’ and mold it into something new – something more haunting, and with a whole other emotional perspective. When we were in the studio, I found myself copying her interpretation of my phrasing, which added this cool synergy to us singing the song together.” 
 
Writing in Rolling Stone, Jon Freeman noted, “The Weakness is much more of a massive indie-rock anthem in the vein of Band of Horses than the quieter acoustic work on Kelly’s last album [Shape & Destory], building from a steady drumbeat into towering walls of electric guitar and cascading countermelodies, both sad and hopeful.” The New York Times’ Melena Ryzik proclaimed The Weakness Kelly’s “most assured and expansive” work, and as Spin’s Daniel Kohn observed, “On The Weakness, he takes the pain, lessons, and wisdom he’s gleaned and channels his struggles into a hopeful body of work. For a recovering addict with a broken heart, that was no small feat.” Watch Kelly’s “majestic” (Stereogum) performance of The Weakness on Late Night with Seth Meyers here. 
 
Tonight, Kelly wraps up the first run of headline dates on The Weakness Tour with a special hometown show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater.  Later this month, he will join Noah Kahan for the first of a series of that will include stops in Atlanta, Charleston, New York City, Syracuse, Columbus, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Toronto, and others.  A full list of confirmed shows is below. 
 
RUSTON KELLY – THE WEAKNESS
June 2 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater (w/Jenny Lewis, Tommy Prine)
 
RUSTON KELLY ON TOUR WITH NOAH KAHAN
June 17 – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA – SOLD OUT
June 18 – Firefly Distillery, Charleston, SC – SOLD OUT
August 31 – Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY – SOLD OUT
September 1 – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview, Syracuse, NY
September 2 – Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
September 5 – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT – SOLD OUT
September 7 – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, NH – SOLD OUT
September 9 – Xfinity Center, Mansfield, MA – SOLD OUT
September 12 – KEMBA Live!, Columbus, OH - SOLD OUT
September 13 – St. Louis Music Park – Maryland Heights, MO – SOLD OUT
September 15 – TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park, Indianapolis, IN – SOLD OUT
September 16 – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, MI – SOLD OUT
September 17 – Budweiser Stage, Toronto, ON – SOLD OUT

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"Atlanta's soon-to-be star." – NPR
 
“Vince Staples-esque detachment, acrobatic triplets in the vein of Lil Baby, and a dutch-angle chirp akin to recent Playboi Carti.” – Entertainment Weekly
 
"The phrase “genre-bending” [has] never been used more appropriately than to describe the music of 25-year-old rapper Kenny Mason." –  COMPLEX

TORONTO, ON – May 31, 2023 – Breakout Atlanta rapper, Kenny Mason, drops his new single and video, DRACULA, via RCA Records, today. Listen here and watch the music video here. This release follows his EP, 3, and video for 100 or Nun featuring Tony Shhnow – watch here. Previously, Kenny released his mixtape, RUFFS, in September 2022 which included the tracks from his EP, PUP PACK, and new songs, such as SPIN N FLIP feat. Young Nudy, and MINUTE FOREVER. Watch DRACULA here.
 
Kenny first broke out in the rap space in 2019 with his buzzing single, Hit, which catapulted him from Atlanta's underground DIY scene to the national spotlight. As Kenny continued to release more music, he became increasingly known for his versatility and unique sound. His bars and genre-bending abilities that incorporates elements of 90's punk, grunge, hip-hop and more, sets him apart from the rest. Kenny Mason has received critical acclaim from press, being included on The FADER, Entertainment Weekly and more in addition to features with Rolling Stone, XXL, VMAN and FLAUNT. His 2019 single, G.O.A.T., was also featured in season one of HBO's hit show, Euphoria. Kenny released his debut album, Angelic Hoodrat, in 2020, followed by the alternative version Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut in 2021. The latter expanded upon the themes he set forth on the original debut album, showcasing his sweeping vocal range and well-earned reputation for stretching beyond the confines of rap. The new project continues the theme of duality inherent within its title, Angelic Hoodrat representing the concepts of light within darkness, beauty within ugliness, and hope within despair. 
 
Most recently, Kenny Mason has been working on new music and continuing to cultivate his elevation. Kenny’s latest music comes on the heels of his buzzing single, Stick, a Dreamville collaboration with J. Cole, JID and Sheck Wes from the D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape. The Stick visual, which has over 5.7 million views, featured Kenny alongside the other artists on the track. This past year Kenny has been on the festival circuit with sets at Rolling Loud, Wireless Festival, Bonnaroo and more, in addition to making surprise appearances at Coachella on JID’s set and Governor’s Ball on J. Cole’s set. 

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BYE BYE BLACKBIRD
 
ON TOUR THROUGH SPRING AND SUMMER
INCLUDING CANADIAN DATES WITH THE OSTARA PROJECT

TORONTO, ON – May 26, 2023 – Today, critically-acclaimed, award-winning vocalist/pianist, Laila Biali, unveils her gorgeous new collection of Great American Songbook interpolations – Your Requests. A love letter to her listeners, the album sees Biali shift back to the classic jazz repertoire for the first time in more than 10 years, crafting dynamic and personal arrangements in response to song requests submitted by her fans. Listen to Your Requests here, including album highlight, Bye Bye Blackbird, out now!
 
Widely recognized for her original material, this return to classic jazz standards was prompted by Biali’s delight in fulfilling the song requests of her fans, and marks her first album release that exclusively features covers. When she put out the call on social media asking her followers what tunes they'd like to hear her perform and record, more than 150 songs were submitted.
 
“When the song requests came in for this album, there were a few tunes I had actually arranged decades earlier,” reflects Biali. “I created the arrangement for Bye Bye Blackbird almost 20 years ago, when I was fresh out of jazz school. It was tucked away in a binder until a follower online requested it for this project. So, we dusted it off, polished it up and decided to make it the lead track for Your Requests. It's a fantastic feature for the great drummer, Larnell Lewis, and saxophonist, Kelly Jefferson. 
 
This album was an opportunity to revisit past arrangements like that, bring them into the present, and capture them on recording. I found it quite rewarding to revisit those versions and to be reminded of the excitement I felt when taking on familiar repertoire. These are well-known songs to most jazz fans, and my goal was to honour the original versions while offering a fresh and fun perspective on the old classics. I hope folks enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed re-imagining them!”
 
Your Requests also marks Biali’s first time recording duets for a full-length album, and  features a number of world-class guest vocalists, including Kurt Elling (2x GRAMMY winner), Emilie-Claire Barlow (2x JUNO winner), and Caity Gyorgy (JUNO winner). The record is rounded out musically by clarinet virtuoso, Anat Cohen (GRAMMY winner); GRAMMY nominees, Grégoire Maret and Sam Yahel; plus tenor saxophonist, Kelly Jefferson; bassist, George Koller; drummers, Larnell Lewis and Ben Wittman; and more. 
 
Dive in to Your Requests, and find your new old favourite with Laila Biali!
 
YOUR REQUESTS TRACKLIST:
1. Bye Bye Blackbird
2. Blame It On My Youth
3. But Not For Me
4. My Funny Valentine
5. My Favorite Things
6. Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars)
7. Pennies from Heaven
8. Autumn Leaves
9. The Nearness of You
10. All the Things You Are

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
May 26 – Cologne, DE – Salon de Jazz
May 27 – Stuttgart, DE – BIX Jazzclub
May 28 – Berlin, DE – Jazz Club A-Trane
May 29 – Bad Meinberg, DE – Red Horn District
May 31 – Paris, FR – Sunset Sunside
June 1 – London, UK – Ronnie Scott’s
June 17 – Woodstock, GA – Elm Street Arts Village
June 22 – Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Jazz Festival *
June 23 – Medicine Hat, AB – Medicine Hat Jazz Festival *
June 24 – Victoria, BC – Victoria Jazz Festival *
June 25 – Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Jazz Festival *
June 27 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Jazz Festival *
June 28 – Toronto, ON – Toronto Jazz Festival *
June 30 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Jazz Festival *
July 1 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Jazz Festival *
July 7 – Montreal, QC – Montreal Jazz Festival *
July 15 – Niagara, ON - Niagara Jazz Festival *
July 22 – Minneapolis, MN - Crooners Supper Club
August 6 – Campbellford, ON – Westben w/Brian Barlow Big Band
August 11 – Stratford, ON – Revival House
September 2 – Toronto, ON - TU Jazz Fest
September 16 – Fredericton, NB – The Playhouse, Harvest Music Festival
October 13 – Banff, AB – Maclab, The Banff Centre
October 20 – Quebec City, QC - Palais Montcalm
*with The Ostara Project

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ABOUT LAILA BIALI
Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music national radio host, Laila Biali, has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City's Carnegie Hall to Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. Her latest full album release, Out of Dust, received rave reviews and was nominated for a 2021 JUNO Award. In 2020, Laila was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting. In 2019, Laila’s eponymous release won her a JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. The year prior, she was awarded top prize at the Canadian Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category. Laila was also the youngest-ever double winner at Canada’s National Jazz Awards when she was named SOCAN Composer of the Year and Keyboardist of the Year. She received her first JUNO nomination for Tracing Light (2011), and a spot on DownBeat Magazine's Best Albums of the Year for both Live in Concert (2013) and Out of Dust (2020). In September of 2017, Laila was brought on as the host for CBC Music's national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz, a weekly show broadcast to millions of listeners across Canada. While Laila continues to earn high honours in the jazz world, her signature sound transcends genre as she "masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy" (Washington Post). Her forthcoming 2023 release – Your Requests, Vol. 1 – showcases personal arrangements of jazz classics requested by her followers and features guest vocalists Kurt Elling, Emilie-Claire Barlow, and Caity Gyorgy plus instrumentalists Anat Cohen, Grégoire Maret, tenor saxophonist Kelly Jefferson, bassist George Koller, and drummers Larnell Lewis and Ben Wittman.

SOPHOMORE ALBUM BLAME MY EX SET FOR
RELEASE ON SEPTEMBER 15
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HEADLINING TOUR THIS FALL WITH STOPS
ACROSS CANADA

TORONTO, ON – May 26, 2023 – Last month, The Beaches teased their forthcoming new album, Blame My Ex (set for release on September 15 and available to pre-order here), by dropping the melodic ode-to-an-empty-feeling, Everything Is Boring. Now, the band returns with a new version of the lead single, freshly remixed by acclaimed alt-pop quartet, The Aces. Listen to Everything Is Boring (The Aces Remix) here. 
 
With their new album, Blame My Ex - their first independent album - The Beaches crack their upbeat, brazen shell to reveal a more vulnerable inside. Eliza Enman-McDaniel (drums), Leandra Earl (keys/guitar), and sisters, Jordan and Kylie Miller (lead vocals/bass and guitar respectively) are letting a real-life heartache lead the way. When the heart splits open, it unleashes all kinds of love; from platonic to queer and everything in between. The Beaches uncover it all on this album, while managing to keep it “equal parts silly party beaches, and heartbroken emotional girls,” says guitarist, Kylie Miller. The band paired with executive producer, Lowell (Madison Beer, Nessa Barrett), JUNO-nominated producer, Gus Van Go (Arkells, Sam Roberts), and producer, Sam Willows (Ruby Waters), to maintain their electric spirit. They’ve been dead-set on focusing on songwriting and melody to channel their live energy into this album for a more authentic sound. Listen to the original Everything Is Boring here, and the infectious (and currently having a viral moment on TikTok!) previously released single, Blame Brett, here. 

Known for their rousing live performances that invite their audience into their realm of intoxicating energy backed by an undeniable connection, The Beaches have opened for Avril Lavigne, The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, The Aces, Passion Pit, and the Eagles of Death Metal, as well as being guest performers at the She Rocks Awards in Los Angeles in April 2023. There is no denying their lure on the stage and in everyone's playlists, including the great Elton John, who declared, "love them, love them, love them!" They've sold out two hometown Toronto shows at History and received acclaim in Prelude Press, KUTX, Indie88, Exclaim, Under The Radar, CBC, Luna Collective, Raydar Mag, and Pop Sugar. The proof is in the plays with six #1 singles on Canadian Alt Radio, and their 2022 single Grow Up Tomorrow at #1 on Alternative & Rock radio in Canada for seven weeks. The band will be hitting the road this fall on their 2023 headlining tour, which kicks off on October 8 after they wrap the summer festival circuit. See below for full tour details and get tickets here.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
May 26-28 – Allston, MA @ Boston Calling Festival
June 9 – Simcoe, ON @ Norfolk County Fair
June 23 – St. John’s, NL @ Iceberg Alley Performance Tent
July 6 – Saskatoon, SK @ SaskJazz 2023
July 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ Summerfest
July 8-9 – Kirtland, OH @ Wonderstruck (Cleveland)
July 14 – Buffalo, NY @ Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival
July 15 – Ottawa, ON @ Hope Volleyball Summerfest
August 3 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
August 5 – Saint John, NB @ Area 506 Festival
September 8-9 – Sarnia, ON @ Sarnia Block Party
October 8 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Cooperage
October 11 – Nashville, TN @ The East Room
October 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5
October 13 – Charleston, SC @ The Charleston Pour House
October 15 – Washington, DC @ Pearl Street Warehouse
October 16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
October 17 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
October 18 – Boston, MA @ Crystal Ballroom
October 20 – Halifax, NS @ Light House Arts Centre October
October 21 – Moncton, NB @ Tide and Boar
October 26 – Kitchener, ON @ Centre in The Square
October 27 – Hamilton, ON @ FirstOntario Concert Hall
October 28 – Montreal, QC @ M Telus
October 30 – Kingston, ON @ Ale House
November 1 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
November 2 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
November 5 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
November 8 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
November 9 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
November 10 – Kelowna, BC @ Kelowna Community Theatre
November 12 – Vancouver, BC @ Orpheum
November 13 – Victoria, BC @ Royal Theatre

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ABOUT THE BEACHES:
Named after the neighborhood they lived in, The Beaches is composed of lead vocalist/bassist, Jordan Miller, guitarist, Kylie Miller, keyboardist/guitarist, Leandra Earl, and drummer, Eliza Enman-McDaniel. As self-proclaimed lifers, The Beaches forfeited a typical university experience to pursue their careers in music - a topic that is often addressed in their lyrics.
 
Taking inspiration from artists like Muna, Dayglow, Coin, Olivia Rodrigo, Girl in Red, Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, and The Strokes, The Beaches believe their upcoming releases will be a new direction for them: “We’re not abandoning our rock ‘n ’roll roots, but for this next chapter of our career we wanted to take ourselves less seriously, have fun, and be less precious with the musical ideas we pursue.”
 
After releasing their self-titled EP in 2013, the group landed a major label deal with Island Records in 2016. Under Island Records they released their debut album, Late Show – which was described by Elton John as “The best rock album of last year” – as well as their next two EP’s, The Professional (2019) and Future Lovers (2021), which were later combined for a full-length release called Sisters Not Twins (The Professional Lovers Albums) in 2022. 
 
The Beaches have garnered over 52 million streams across Spotify, Apple and Amazon Music. Having sold 30,000 albums in Canada alone, it’s no surprise that they have found themselves awarded with five #1 singles on Canadian Alternative Radio. They have been recognized with two JUNO Awards for Rock Album of the Year (2022) and Breakthrough Group of the Year (2018). 

PERFORMANCES BY LABEL ROSTER ARTISTS
RUSSELL LOUDER, ORMISTON, RADIANT BABY,
LE COULEUR AND SUPER PLAGE

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Toronto, ON – May 25, 2023 – Montreal experimental pop record label, Lisbon Lux Records, is thrilled to be celebrating its 10^th anniversary this year! The past decade has seen the label help develop and support some of Canada’s finest artists, and on June 7^th, they will be taking over Toronto’s Monarch Tavern to commemorate the milestone with a free showcase featuring some of their incredible roster. Attendees will be treated to performances by Russell Louder, Ormiston, Radiant Baby, Le Couleur and Super Plage, with free merch available to CMW Pro pass holders. See here and below for full details.

“Lisbon Lux is 10 years of developing Canadian artists without artistic compromise,” reflects Founder, Julien Manaud. “From our first signings that today enjoy international renown (Le Couleur, Das Mörtal) to our most recent signings of emerging artists (DVTR, Super Plage, Grand Public), we continue to search for good songs and relevant artists that allow us to develop the Lisbon Lux touch. 2023 will be a year of celebration, with several events coming up, and we are very excited that our first event will be in Toronto on June 7^th at the Monarch Tavern, with five artists from the label performing!”

Russell Louder (they/them) is a songwriter, producer and performer born and raised in Epekwitk (Prince Edward Island, Canada). Their music is carried by a powerful clear voice reminiscent of Florence and the Machine, Eurythmics and La Roux. You only have to see them in concert once to fall for the luminous and authentic world they've built - both poignant and danceable. In 2021, Russell released their debut album, Humor, on Lisbon Lux to critical acclaim, including being selected for the prestigious Polaris Prize Long List. Their single, Hello Stranger, stayed on CBC Music's Top 20 list for four consecutive weeks following the album's release. Russell currently pays rent in Tiohtià:ke (Montreal, CA) while their heart waits for them on the shores of Epekwitk.

Ormiston is the solo project of Montreal's Nicola Ormiston; singer, songwriter and producer of a sunny and relaxed music. Between indie pop, chillwave and yacht rock, we find influences like Toro Y Moi, MGMT as well as an electro-disco touch. In 2020, he signed with Lisbon Lux and released his debut album, Hammer Down (2021). Cinematic and full of groove, his album explores love stories and failed relationships on optimistic indie-pop. The opus was well received by the public and the song, Time Fades, was also featured in Pete Davidson's latest film, Meet Cute. Ormiston's next album is scheduled for release in the fall of 2023.

Radiant Baby, aka Félix Mongeon, comes from the Montreal music scene. He discovered and learned music composition on his own, all while pursuing his PhD in social science. After a few electronic instrumental sets, he decided to layer his compositions with his own vocals to express his energy on stage and to communicate with the audience. Radiant Baby played several shows on Montreal stages, shortly after which he released his first EP, It’s My Party (2017), followed by LP Restless (2019), both published on Lisbon Lux. His most recent album, Pantomime, draws inspiration from 70s vintage, passing through glam rock, punk, disco, and new wave. The fiery and rough energy of his music cultivates paradoxes, juxtaposing vulnerable, melancholic, and romantic ambience, similar to artists such as Bowie, Blondie, Suicide, Pulp, and Serge Gainsbourg.

Montreal trio, Le Couleur, created by Laurence Giroux-Do, Patrick Gosselin and Steeven Chouinard, first rose to prominence with an electro-pop sound as bright as the lights of the now-defunct Studio 54 with the EPs Voyage Love (2013) and Dolce Désir (2015), followed by the acclaimed P.O.P. (2016) and Concorde (2020). With rich and irresistibly danceable performances, Le Couleur delivers decadent and dynamic shows – full of exhilarating energy. In addition to their four European tours (UK, FR, IT), the trio, which has over 100 dates under its belt, has made notable appearances at SXSW (US), Sound City (UK), Fimpro (MX), etc. Le Couleur is back with a new single, Sentiments nouveaux, a languorous slow disco track flirting with 80s sounds, which brings us to the search of sensations and exaltations. This first single is a preview of a new album to come in the fall of 2023.

Founded at the end of 2019, Super Plage offers a bewitching sound flirting with nu-disco sounds. The artist puts forward the French language and the female artists of his entourage in order to create a bright, playful and colourful universe where it feels good to party. A true creative machine, Super Plage has released three original albums in three years: Super Plage I, Super Plage II (winner of the GAMIQ Electro Album in 2021) and Électro-vacances (nominated at the ADISQ and winner of the GAMIQ Electro Album in 2022), as well as the remix album REMIXTAPE. With his fourth opus, Magie à minuit (Lisbon Lux Records), released earlier this year, the artist once again succeeds in lighting up the nightlife with his subtle and touching house-pop style. A definitely refreshing album and entirely devoted to his ultimate quest: dancing and having fun until the end of the night.

Lisbon Lux Records 10^th Anniversary Showcase
Featuring: Russell Louder, Ormiston, Radiant Baby, Le Couleur, Super Plage
Date: Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Venue: The Monarch Tavern (12 Clinton St, Toronto)
Time: 7:30pm (doors), 8:00pm (show)
Free entry
19+

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ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR WITH SCOWL

MONTREAL AND TORONTO DATES IN OCTOBER

DEBUT ALBUM LIFE UNDER THE GUN DUE JUNE 23 
VIA LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS

Check out Will Logic and pre-order / save Life Under The Gun above and see below for upcoming live dates and more info about Life Under The Gun.

Life Under The Gun tracklist:
1. Do It Faster
2. Very High
3. Will Logic
4. My Friends Are Having a Hard Time
5. Think Less
6. Return Policy
7. Seizure of Assets
8. Never Fucked Up Once
9. Big Disappointment
10. Sway Too
11. See You Around
12. Life Under The Gun

Upcoming Live Dates:
5/26 - Las Vegas, NV @ Punk Rock Bowling
5/27 - Landers, CA @ Giant Rock
6/22 - Nottingham, UK @ Rough Trade
6/23 - Manchester, UK @ Outbreak Festival
6/24 - Haarlem, NL @ Kliko Fest
6/26 - Antwerp, BE @ Kavka Zappa &
6/27 - Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje &
6/29 - Werchter, BE @ Rock Werchter
6/28 - Hamburg, DE @ Logo &%
7/1 - Roskilde, DK @ Roskilde Festival
7/2 - Rotterdam, NL @ Metropolis Fest
7/3 - Berlin, GER @ Hole44 #
7/4 - Cologne, GER @ Gebaude 9 #
7/5 - Haarlem, NET @ Patronaat #
7/7 - Cheltenham, UK @ 2000 Trees Fest#
7/8 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom #
7/9 - Ieper, BE @ Ieper Fest
7/21-22 - Chicago, IL @ The Rumble
9/8 - Los Angeles, CA @ 1720*
9/9 - Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction*
9/10 - Phoenix, AZ @ Rebel Lounge*
9/12 - Albuquerque, NM @ The Launchpad*
9/14 - Dallas, TX @ Cheap Steaks*
9/15 - Austin, TX @ The Ballroom*
9/16 - San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger*
9/17 - Houston, TX @ The Compound*
9/19 - Orlando, FL @ Conduit*
9/20 - Miami, FL @ Gramps*
9/21 - Jacksonville, FL @ 1904 Music Hall*
9/22 - Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5*
9/23 - Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest*
9/25 - Durham, NC @ The Pinhook*
9/26 - Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall*
9/27 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar*
9/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts*
9/29 - New York, NY @ The Meadows*
10/1 - Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall*
10/3 - Montreal, QC @ La Sala Rossa*
10/4 - Toronto, ON @ Velvet Underground*
10/6 - Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups*
10/7 - Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary*
10/8 - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean*
10/9 - Minneapolis, MN @ 7th St Entry*
10/10 - Omaha, NE @ Reverb*
10/11 - Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater*
10/13 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Beehive*
10/14 - Boise, ID @ The Shredder*
10/17 - Seattle, WA @ Vera Project*
10/18 - Portland, OR @ Mission Theatre*
10/20 - Reno, NV @ Holland Project*
10/21 - Berkeley, CA @ 924 Gilman*
10/23-27 Miami, FL @ S.S. Neverender

& = with Soul Glo
% = with Code Orange
# = with Rival Schools
* = with Scowl

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LISTEN TO DELUXE EDITION SINGLES:
SUCKER FOR THE SAD LIFE
ONE TRIP PONY
THE TROUBLE WITH REDEMPTION

MONTH-LONG EUROPEAN TOUR WRAPS UP THIS WEEKEND

NEW U.S. DATES START JUNE 15

READ THE ROLLING STONE PROFILE OF EARLY JAMES HERE

TORONTO, ON – May 19, 2023 – The deluxe edition of Early James’ Strange Time To Be Alive, a Dan Auerbach-produced record that came to life in three whirlwind days at Easy Eye Sound studios in Nashville, is out today via Easy Eye Sound. Strange Time To Be Alive (Deluxe Edition) features three previously unreleased songs from the original recording sessions. While they didn’t make it onto the original release, the three songs on the deluxe edition – Sucker For The Sad Life, One Trip Pony and The Trouble With Redemption – match the strength and singular sound of the original 12 songs from Strange Time To Be Alive.

The album is the sound of an artist sublimely out of step with the world. With all the charmed eccentricity of a true poet conjuring the ghosts of great southern gothic writers from Eudora Welty to William Faulkner, Early James takes in the endless absurdity he sees around him, then alchemizes his unease into a glorious patchwork of musical idioms: forsaken blues and contemplative folk songs, brooding murder ballads and lovestruck piano tunes. Early James ultimately extracts a certain magic from the madness, imbuing even the most painful truth-telling with a wild-eyed joie de vivre.

Upon its release last summer, Rolling Stone complimented how “James accented his outré, Tom Waits-ian compositions and signature gruff croon with knotty bursts of electric guitar and surprising melodic changes to complement his lyrics” on Strange Time To Be Alive, while BrooklynVegan praised the “world-weariness that makes James sound wise beyond his 28 years.” The album spent 19 consecutive weeks in the top 40 of the Americana radio charts, and Early James was featured on the cover of key streaming playlists like Spotify’s Fresh Folk and Tidal’s Gothic Americana.

Early James and his band are electric live, able to easily switch from hushed, introspective moments to a raging cacophony that would make Kyuss proud – often in the same song. Last year, they spent a good chunk of the summer and fall opening for The Black Keys as well as making their debut at the Austin City Limits Music Festival. In 2023, Early James has played the Americana UK festival, toured Europe twice and opened for Arlo McKinley in Australia. Early James wraps up a month-long European tour this weekend, and he’ll start a string of summer U.S. tour dates on June 15 in Charleston, SC.

EARLY JAMES 2023 TOUR DATES
May 19 - Museumshafen Harburg e.V. - Hamburg, Germany
May 20 - Hansa 48 - Kiel, Germany
May 21 - Salon Buchholz - Altlandsberg-süd, Germany
June 15 - Riviera - Charleston, SC
June 16 - District Live - Savannah, GA
June 17 - Standard Deluxe - Waverly, AL
June 18 - Callaghans - Mobile, AL
June 21 - Hernandos Hideaway - Memphis, TN
June 23 - Barleys - Knoxville, TN
June 24 - Grant’s Lounge - Macon, GA

LISTEN TO THE FIERCE NEW TRACK RIPPIN’ AND RUNNIN’ HERE
 
HEADLINE DATES AND SHOWS WITH BUDDY GUY

“… a powerful, spirited, and at times exuberant collaborative effort…"
 – American Songwriter

“...some of the rawest and most hard-hitting music of their careers.”
– No Depression
 
“…nearly touches the charm of duets like Johnny & June Cash as well as Nancy Sinatra & Lee Hazelwood. Excellent."
 – Americana Highways
 
“…the dynamic guitar duo entrusted their artistry to producer Jon Spencer, and the result is full of wicked stories, tongue-in-cheek escapades, greasy grooves and helllacious guitar.” – Vintage Guitar

TORONTO, ON – May 19, 2023 – Today, dynamic blues auteur, Samantha Fish, and guitarist extraordinaire, Jesse Dayton, release their anticipated collaboration, Death Wish Blues, on Rounder Records. The latest track is the gritty Rippin’ and Runnin,’ a bold number full of swagger and bravado, featuring a twangy intro that quickly evolves into thumping riffs alongside gut-punching vocals. Listen to the hard-hitting Rippin’ and Runnin’ here and listen to Death Wish Blues here.
 
Rippin’ and Runnin’ follows the release of earlier tracks Deathwish, Riders and “Settle for Less. The songs highlight the synergy and free-flowing nature of Fish and Dayton’s musical partnership as they expand the limits of the blues and rock genres. Jon Spencer’s production magnifies the sonic power of each track, resulting in an exhilarating collection of blues, soul, punk, funk, and exceptionally bold rock-and-roll.

After their electrifying set at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in April, Fish and Dayton are gearing up for a round of tour dates to support Death Wish Blues, including a run with the legendary Buddy Guy. A full list of tour dates is below.

Hailing from Kansas City, MO, Samantha Fish is one of the most dynamic blues forces in the world today, headlining festivals and captivating audiences with her guitar prowess and power vocals. An award-winner and road warrior, she performs 200 shows yearly, both domestically and abroad. Death Wish Blues is her 7^th album. Jesse Dayton boasts an exceptional resume as an acclaimed solo recording artist, collaborator with artists such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Duff McKagan, a touring guitarist for seminal punk band X, and teammate with Rob Zombie on the soundtracks for his iconic horror films.

SAMANTHA FISH & JESSE DAYTON US TOUR DATES
June 9 – Flagstaff, AZ – Flagstaff Blues Fest
June 11 – Vienna, VA – Filene Center*
June 13 – Northampton, MA – The Pines Theater*
June 14 – Plymouth, NH – Flying Monkey
June 15 – Kingston, NY – Ulster Performing Arts Center*
June 16 – Beverly, MA – Cabot
June 17 – Syracuse, NY – NY State Blues Festival
June 18 – New York, NY – Central Park Summerstage*
June 20 – Amagansett, NY – Stephen Talkhouse
June 22 – Hartford, CT – Infinity Hall
June 24 – Winter Park, CO – Blues from the Top
June 25 – Augusta, NJ – Rock, Ribs and Ridges Festival
June 27 – Columbus, OH – King of Clubs
July 1 – Sioux City, IA – Saturday in the Park
July 30 – Ft. Wayne, IN – Sweetwater
August 5 – Mammoth Lakes, CA – Bluesapalooza
August 19 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion
August 27 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Blues Fest
September 8 – Las Vegas, NV – Big Blues Bender
November 4 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Big Easy Cruise

*supporting Buddy Guy
 
SAMANTHA FISH & JESSE DAYTON EU TOUR DATES
May 22 – Zurich, SWITZERLAND – Kaufleten
May 23 – Prattein, SWITZERLAND – Z7
May 25 – Karlsruhe, GERMANY – Tollhaus
May 26 – Mainz, GERMANY – Frankfurter Hof
May 27 – Schoppingen, GERMANY – Grolsch Blues
May 29 – Maastricht, NETHERLANDS – Blues Festival
May 31 – Paris, FRANCE – Bataclan
October 19 – Sunderland, UK– The Fire Station
October 20 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowlands
October 21 – Manchester, UK – 02 Ritz
October 22 – Bristol, UK – SWX
October 24 – York, UK – Barbican
October 25 – Cambridge, UK – Junction
October 26 – Bournemouth, UK – 02 Academy
October 27– Bexhill, UK – De La Warr Pavilion
October 28 – Birmingham, UK – 02 Institute

Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton
Death Wish Blues Bio

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TORONTO, ON – May 19, 2023 – The pioneer of urban music, Nicky Jam, and the current musical phenomenon, Feid, have joined forces to create a musical collaboration that promises to be a hit. The song, titled 69, is produced by Caleb Calloway and Edgar Barrera and features sensual and daring lyrics with a catchy urban melody. Listen here. 

Nicky Jam, a singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur, is one of the most versatile artists in the Latin music industry. With over 25 years of experience in the music world, he has positioned himself as one of the references to the urban genre, thanks to his unique style and ability to fuse different rhythms.

Meanwhile, Feid is considered one of the most influential artists of the moment and has won over the public with his talent and creativity. Among his most outstanding hits are Ferxxo 100, Si tú supieras, and Porfa.

69 tells a story of infidelity and desire. In it, Nicky Jam and Feid narrate the story of a man who is attracted to a committed woman and cannot resist her charms. The song features an innovative style and well-crafted lyrics that will surely become one of the most popular songs of the moment.

In addition to the song release, 69 is accompanied by an official music video directed by Sanchez, which shows Feid, Nicky Jam, and some beautiful women in a competitive motorcycle race, giving the video a touch of action and adrenaline. Watch here. 

With this collaboration, Nicky Jam and Feid once again demonstrate their talent and ability to create quality music. 69 is a sample that the urban genre is still evolving and that these two artists are at the forefront of this transformation. Fans of both artists can expect an unforgettable and sensual musical experience with this new hit.

LISTEN HERE AND WATCH THE VISUALIZER HERE

NEW ALBUM ARRIVES THIS OCTOBER

TORONTO, ON – May 19, 2023 – Today, Canadian synthwave reference-artist, Das Mörtal, shares IDÖL, the second single from his new and upcoming album, due this October via Lisbon Lux Records. The single offers another new sound for the Montreal based producer that falls between techno, Miami bass, trance, trap and even gives a wink to medieval video games, transporting listeners into a completely broken universe. Listen to IDÖL here and watch the visualizer, from Guillaume Vallée, here.
 
IDÖL is about the pressure - sometimes internal and sometimes external - that comes when you reach a certain level, and you must keep on doing more, even if you are not interested anymore. As heard in the track: “Don't you wanna feel like you're on top / Don't you wanna feel like the best of them all.”
 
“IDÖL is gonna make you dance and bounce while we try to escape the pressures of society,” shares Das Mörtal.
 
WASTED, the first single from Das Mörtal’s third and upcoming album, was released in February and showed how much the Chilean born producer had grown as an artist, as the track related to the fear and mental block he experienced during the pandemic, when the impression of doing nothing was omnipresent. IDÖL, the second track from the upcoming record, further shows how Das Mörtal has pushed his sound and tapped into new influences he hadn’t explored previously.
 
“It goes in so many stylistic places because that’s how my brain was working,” Das Mörtal explains. “Being stressed, lazy, anxious and etc... while working on just one track, can make them feel a bit erratic. It makes them sound less over produced and more genuine to the creative struggle I was in.
 
In the past, my music was based on imaginary narratives, almost being soundtracks to non-existent films,” Das Mörtal adds. “This new album is more personal and about the struggle of actually making it.”

Stay tuned as Das Mörtal’s sound expands this year and his new album unfolds. 

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About Das Mörtal:
Das Mörtal began his journey in Berlin, inspired by artists such as Steve Moore and Aphex Twin. The producer forges a dark and nostalgic sound, skillfully mixing influences that range from German techno to horror and sci-fi film soundtracks. With several EPs and albums released, he has performed in several major festivals such as Osheaga, Transmusicales de Rennes, FME and Meg Festival while opening on tours for Vitalic, Perturbator, Carpenter Brut, etc. Now part of the world's leading synthwave producers, the enigmatic artist offers a more personal sound, a unique musical signature charming a growing audience worldwide. With over 20 million streams on Spotify alone, Das Mörtal receives media and radio support in a dozen countries, as well as on several influential pages on YouTube. On stage, he has racked up nearly 100 shows since 2015, including more than 70 dates in the U.S. and Europe (UK, France, Scandinavia). 

DEBUT MONSTERCAT SINGLE OUT TODAY 

LISTEN HERE

TORONTO, ON – May 19, 2023 – Monstercat, one of electronic music's most influential independent record labels, today adds two powerhouse acts to its extraordinary roster: sensational Montreal-based and two-time JUNO-nominated dance duo, Adventure Club, and unstoppable bass maestro, Jessica Audiffred.

The momentous entrance on the label welcomes an electrifying single from Monstercat’s newest additions with their first collaborative record, You Found Me, featuring the stunning vocals of singer-songwriter, Clara Park. Unearthing an undeniable synergy, the record leads with tinkering bass chords and emotive toplines that are bound to leave listeners mesmerized this upcoming festival season. Adding to Adventure Club’s collection of heart-tugging and high-energy records, the single sees Jessica Audiffred continue to push boundaries as she leans into a slower BPM than her usual adrenaline-pumping repertoire. Listen to You Found Me here. 

Adventure Club shares, "We love watching new artists come into the scene, seeing their journey, so many of them really provide so much value to scene, pushing it forward, making sure it stays alive. It’s always refreshing to see someone as talented as Jessica get recognition, with reason of course, she really is a blessing to the scene. Sometimes all it takes is a tweet and great friendship is started."

Jessica Audiffred adds: "Working with Adventure Club has been so easy and organic! We finished the song so fast and I feel like you can definitely feel both of our styles being combined in here, this is such an amazing emotional track that I love playing at the end of my sets.”

Adventure Club’s world-renowned stylings and widespread acclaim have positioned them as forefathers of melodic dubstep. The duo have earned accolades to their name including GRAMMY and JUNO nominations and Gold record accreditation, and have amassed multi-millions of streams across all platforms. Jessica Audiffred is cemented as Mexico City’s bass icon, having curated one of the country's leading bass festivals, Mad House, and is currently soaring across the globe taking over upcoming festival stages including Tomorrowland and EDC Las Vegas. Serving as an Adidas ambassador in Mexico for the last five years, she has partnered with the brand for Live Session pop-ups and female empowerment campaigns in the region. Last year, she collaborated with bass tastemaker Excision. 

Keep up to date with Adventure Club and Jessica Audiffred’s musical journey on their socials below and read more in their bios here.

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PRODUCED BY THREE-TIME GRAMMY WINNER
SHOOTER JENNINGS
 
LISTEN TO FIRST SINGLE GOLDEN STATE HERE
 
WATCH LEDGER’S PERFORMANCE OF GOLDEN STATE
FOR WESTERN AF
 
TOUR WITH VINCENT NEIL EMERSON KICKS OFF MAY 31

TORONTO, ON –  May 18, 2023 - Today, singer, songwriter, and musician, Logan Ledger, announces his second studio album, Golden State, slated for release on September 8 via Rounder Records. Ledger enlisted three-time GRAMMY winner, Shooter Jennings, to produce the album, which is the follow-up to his self-titled 2020 debut. To accompany today’s announcement, Ledger has released the titular single, Golden State. Listen to it here.
 
Centred on a soulful vocal performance that telegraphs both weariness and hope, Golden State illuminates Ledger’s rare gift for expressing complex existential questions with a poignant simplicity. Western AF captured a live session with Ledger after his recent appearance at the Stagecoach Festival. Watch the performance of Golden State, which premiered today, here.
 
The second full-length from singer/songwriter, Logan Ledger, Golden State is steeped in so many of the ineffable qualities embodied by California: wild-eyed idealism, uneasy unpredictability, the infinite promise of rebirth and renewal. In keeping with the refined ingenuity first revealed on his T Bone Burnett-produced self-titled debut, the Bay Area-raised, Nashville-based musician also leans into California’s legacy of restless reinvention, continually cross-pollinating his vast reservoir of influences to create entirely unexpected musical idioms (including, at one point, a glorious collision of British folk and rowdy surf rock). Anchored in his captivating baritone and poetic lyricism, Golden State ultimately matches Ledger’s rich sense of history with an unfettered originality, arriving at a body of work both elegantly composed and endlessly surprising.
 
Golden State marks a stylistic departure from the timeless country noir of Ledger’s critically lauded debut. This time around, Ledger worked with musicians like Cage The Elephant guitarist, Nick Bockrath, pedal-steel player, Russ Pahl (Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers), Shooter Jennings’s longtime bassist, Ted Russell Kamp, and drummer, Jamie Douglass, and Jennings himself (on piano, Wurlitzer, organ, and celeste), dreaming up a lush and spirited sound partly inspired by the California country-rock scene of the late-60s and early-70s. Mainly recorded live at the famed Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the result is a sublime setting for Ledger’s layered meditations on loss and despair and the search for transcendence.
 
Later this month, Ledger will join Vincent Neil Emerson for a run of dates along the west coast, with additional shows in Phoenix, Albuquerque, Tucson, and El Paso. This summer, he will appear at a number of music festivals including FitzGerald’s American Music Festival, Red Ants Pants, and Pickathon. A full list of confirmed shows is below, and further tour plans will be announced in the coming weeks.

Logan Ledger – Summer 2023 Tour Dates:
5/31 The Rebel Lounge, Phoenix, AZ*
6/1   Pappy + Harriet’s, Pioneertown, CA*
6/4   The Grove House, Mariposa, CA*
6/6   The Siren, Morro Bay, CA*
6/7   Strummer’s Bar and Grill, Fresno, CA*
6/8   The Wayfarer, Costa Mesa, CA
6/9   Soda Bar, San Diego, CA*
6/11 Club Congress, Tucson*
6/13 Sister, Albuquerque, NM*
6/14 The Lowbrow Palace, El Paso, TX*
6/29 The Basement, Nashville, TN
7/2 FitzGerald’s American Music Festival, Berwyn, IL
7/29 Red Ants Pants Music Festival, White Sulphur Springs, MT
8/3 – 8/6 Pickathon, Happy Valley, OR
 
*support for Vincent Neil Emerson
 
Golden State Track Listing:
1. Golden State
2. There Goes My Mind
3. Till It Feels Right
4. All the Wine in California
5. Midnight in L.A.
6. Some Misty Morning (featuring Erin Rae)
7. Court of Love
8. I’m Not Here
9. Obviously
10. Where Will I Go

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TORONTO, ON – May 12, 2023 – Today, GRAMMY-nominated Nigerian dance-pop vocalist, Kah-Lo, releases her new single, fund$, on Epic Records.
 
Spinning a tale of greed and glory, Kah-Lo’s latest single sees her fierce vocals cut with a darker edge. A powerful anthem that flaunts Kah-Lo’s intrinsic ability to seamlessly blend genres at her will, fund$ commands attention with its shiny synth stabs, punchy basslines, and rhythmic percussion. Kah-Lo’s playfully audacious lyrics add a feminist flare to the track as she sings, “Girls just wanna have funds, can’t have fun if you don’t have funds.” As with all of Kah-Lo’s originals, her vibrant persona shines through on fund$ as she teases her more rebellious side.
 
fund$ arrives with an official music video that sees Kah-Lo take a murderous turn to enact revenge on those who have done her wrong. Portraying a femme fatale in this Kill Bill-esque music video, fund$ is an enticing introduction into Kah-Lo’s villain era.
 
Kah-Lo first emerged on the scene in 2016 appearing on Riton’s Rinse & Repeat, which earned them a GRAMMY nomination for Best Dance Recording. In 2017, Kah-Lo dropped her debut solo single, Fasta, following up with Fake I.D. in 2018, which became the lead song for the U.S. arrival of TikTok. Her fierce persona as a solo artist continued to shine through with her debut, The Arrival EP, which saw its lead single, Commandments, included on the FIFA 2022 Soundtrack. In 2022, Kah-Lo released her hit single, Drag Me Out, which was featured in Oscar de la Renta’s Spring 2022 campaign and has amassed more than six million streams on Spotify alone.
 
A combination of frisky, party-starting lyricism and refreshing blend of afrobeats, house, and pop music, Kah-Lo’s spirited originals have been placed in shows like ZIWE, Gossip Girl, Harlem, NCIS Los Angeles, Everything’s Trash, and more. Her rhythmic vocals and consistent track record have also earned her features alongside Idris Elba (Baille), Diplo (Give Dem), The Knocks (Awa Ni), and Michaël Brun (Melanin).
 
Having garnered a reputation as one of dance music’s most accomplished vocalists, fund$ marks a new era for Kah-Lo’s solo artistry as she invites fans to indulge in the pain and pleasure that has rocked her career. Stream fund$ out now.

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SECOND SINGLE FROM TOGETHER AS ONE
OUT THIS YEAR ON MONSTERCAT
 
SINGLE ARRIVES WITH TOUCHING MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED BY MARY CHEN
CINEMATOGRAPHY BY ZACHARY KOSKI

VIDEO TO PREMIERE HERE TOMORROW AT 10:00 A.M PST 
 

LISTEN HERE 

TORONTO, ON – May 11, 2023 – Asian-American dance duo, ARMNHMR, today join forces with alt-pop songstress, Lights, on Monstercat Instinct delivering, Someone To Forget. The record arrives as the second single from ARMNHMR’s forthcoming album, Together As One, out later this year. Leading the track with a heart-tugging ballad touching on temporary love, Lights conveys raw emotion while putting her stunning vocals on full display. ARMNHMR’s signature melodic bass sound fused with live instruments illustrates the poignant storyline, also highlighting their ability to leave an impactful mark on listeners through musical storytelling. Currently, ARMNHMR are on their Together As One headline run, bringing an enhanced live experience to fans with production bigger than ever before. Upcoming stops include Denver, Boston, Toronto, and festivals EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, Lollapalooza, and more. Listen to Someone To Forget here and watch the video here (premiering Friday May 12 at 10:00 a.m. PST).
 
ARMNHMR shares, “Someone To Forget deals with loss of love. We all come to terms with grief in different ways. This song in particular is a story of how one person has through temporary people.”
 
Lights adds, “The track ARMNHMR sent over was so melodic and pretty. I really got a chance to let my emo poetry skills shine. I really like how they’ve brought live instrumentation into this one, with the guitars and live drums—it really suits the topline.”
 
Directed by Mary Chen, the Someone To Forget music video reflects the feelings of loneliness that are created through memories of repetitive, short-lived relationships. With stunning cinematography from Zachary Koski, the essence of the video’s narrative showcases moments cycling through repeating histories with different people.
 
Following ARMNHMR’s previous release, Drowning (feat. Heleen), the new record adds to their upcoming album’s theme of the human experience. The LP will introduce new narratives from the duo, as the tracks reflect on topics including anxiety, grief, and more. ARMNHMR are on a roll this year, coming off hot performances from their headline album run, Together As One, that has already sold over 17,000 tickets. They’ve brought bigger production and new music live to venues including Observatory Festival Grounds, Concourse Project, The Factory in Deep Ellum, and more, with plenty of stops to come. Tickets are available here.
 
Returning after her last Monstercat release, Last Summer with Tokyo Machine and Weird Genius, Lights showcases her lauded vocals that have positioned her as an iconic force. Collaborating with huge names including Travis Barker, Kaskade, Illenium, and others, she’s also won four JUNO Awards. Fans can catch her live as she headlines Pride Toronto on June 25, and opens for Waterparks in Australia this fall.

About ARMNHMR:
Los Angeles based duo ARMNHMR spent most of their lives around music. Festival goers turned headliners, Joseph Chung and Joseph Abella compliment their individual musical tastes to create a distinctive melodic sound. From remixes and EPs to their debut album, The Free World, the duo has fostered a global fanbase through intertwining their ethereal melodies with expertly crafted heart pounding bass drops.
 
In 2022, ARMNHMR wrapped up a nearly entirely sold out 20 date EP tour with notable sell-out shows at Webster Hall NYC, Hollywood Palladium and San Jose Civic Center, as well as an electrifying Mainstage performance at EDC Las Vegas 2022.

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About Lights:
Lights is many things all at once: Singer. Songwriter. Producer. Multi-instrumentalist. Comic book author. DJ. Artist. She’s also unabashedly honest and unapologetically confident. Weaving in and out of alternative, indie, electronic, and dance, she makes manic pop irreverent of boundaries, yet reverent of truth. She speaks her heart musically and her mind lyrically. It’s why her shadow over alternative music and culture continues to grow with streams in the hundreds of millions and widespread critical acclaim. Over the course of career thus far, the Canada-born disruptor has garnered four JUNO Awards, including 2020’s Dance Recording of the Year for the platinum smash, Love Me, with Felix Cartal and Pop Album of the Year for her previous two albums, Skin&Earth and Little Machines. She has sold out tours on multiple continents and powered collaborations with Travis Barker, deadmau5, Kaskade, Steve Aoki, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, and more. Now, she captivates like never before with PƎP and its brand-new counterpart album dEd.

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VIDEOS PAY TRIBUTE TO MIKE’S LATE MOTHER AND MARKS THE DEBUT OF NEW SONG MOTHERLESS FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM MICHAEL
 
SHARES ALBUM ART AND TRACKLIST
 
WATCH THE FILMS HERE:
DON’T LET THE DEVIL (PART I) / MOTHERLESS (PART II)

TORONTO, ON – May 11, 2023 – Killer Mike has shared a two-part short film tribute to his late mother, comprising a pair of songs from his forthcoming album, MICHAEL (out June 16 via Loma Vista Recordings), including his most recent single, DON’T LET THE DEVIL (feat EL-P & thankugoodsir), and the previously-unreleased song, MOTHERLESS. In keeping with the album’s nakedly autobiographical nature, the two-parter kicks off with Mike digging through keepsakes in his mother’s Atlanta home when he discovers and smokes a joint among her belongings that unlocks a wave of memories. DON’T LET THE DEVIL, directed by Davi Peña based on a treatment by EL-P, is a joyful and nostalgic homage to the parties Mama Niecy used to throw in the family’s home.
 
Mike notes: “El’s heard me talk about these bohemian-artsy-disco infused parties my mom used to throw when I was kid. I’d hear everything there- that’s where I first heard Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow & Whodini. So when we were trying to figure out what the video for DON’T LET THE DEVIL should be – Jaime came back with this treatment written out and I cried at the end. What’s even crazier is he didn’t know what we were doing for MOTHERLESS either but that’s the magic I guess.”
 
MOTHERLESS, directed by Shane Smith, is a somber tribute to the impact she had on all around her, culminating in a recreation of the moment Mike rapped the phrase “my Momma dead” in the recording studio, realizing immediately after that it was the first time he had spoken those words aloud.
 
“When I first played Dion (No I.D.) the album he said two things – one of which was that I was essentially holding something back and that was the song MOTHERLESS,” Mike explains. “It was the last song made for the album because I hadn’t uttered these words out loud since her transitioning. When I tell the story of my mother the tales told include one when I walked in on her attempting to take her own life – it gets to the heart of how deeply sensitive an artist and human she was. She survived, was diagnosed bi-polar and depressed; she fought that until the day she died. She lived a beautifully rich outlaw of a life and I am honoured to show her as the total beautiful badass she was.”
 
He continues, “These aren’t meant to be sad videos or eulogies. This is a celebration of a BAD ASS BLACK GIRL from the westside of Atlanta. She’s been affectionately called OG Mama Niecy by the many people she helped stay on their path.”
 
To complement Killer Mike's very personal, fan driven two-part presentation of his music videos, DON’T LET THE DEVIL and MOTHERLESS, BET/MTV also participated in the launch of his new music. Hosting a broadcast premiere for MOTHERLESS the same day, with hourly plays across six of their network channels (BET Jams, BET Soul, Yo! MTV, MTVU, MTV Live, and MTV Biggest Pop) and release day profile on Paramount's Times Square Billboard.
 
Killer Mike recently announced a 19-date U.S. tour in support of his forthcoming solo album, MICHAEL – his first major solo outing since touring in support of his 2012 album, R.A.P Music. Tickets for the tour – which kicks off July 10 in Birmingham and makes its way across the U.S., including an appearance at Pitchfork Music Festival and a performance at New York City’s iconic Apollo Theatre, before wrapping up August 5 in New Orleans – are on sale now. See full dates below.
 
MICHAEL TRACKLIST:
1. Down By Law
2. Shed Tears
3. RUN
4. N Rich
5. Talkin Dat SHIT!
6. Slummer
7. Scientists & Engineers
8. Two Days
9. Spaceship Views
10. Exit 9
11. Something For Junkies
12. Motherless
13. Don’t Let The Devil
14. High And Holy
 
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
July 10 - BIRMINGHAM, AL - Saturn
July 11 - CHARLESTON, SC - Music Farm
July 13 - ATLANTA, GA - Tabernacle
July 14 - NASHVILLE, TN - Ryman
July 15 - CHARLOTTE, NC - Underground            
July 17 - NORFOLK, VA - NorVa
July 18 - WASHINGTON DC - Lincoln Theater          
July /20 - NEW YORK, NY - Apollo
July 21 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - Franklin Music Hall                    
July 23 - CHICAGO, IL - Pitchfork Festival
July 24 - MINNEAPOLIS, MN - First Avenue       
July 27 - SEATTLE, WA - Showbox
July 28 - PORTLAND, OR - Crystal Ballroom
July 29 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Fillmore       
July 31 - LOS ANGELES, CA - Ace Theater
August 1 - PHOENIX, AZ - Van Buren       
August 3 - HOUSTON, TX - House of Blues
August 4 - DALLAS, TX - House of Blues
August 5 - NEW ORLEANS, LA - Joy Theater

Watch DON’T LET THE DEVIL here
Watch the video for MOTHERLESS here
Pre-save MICHAEL here
Watch the video for TALK’N THAT SHIT! here
Watch the video for RUN (feat. Young Thug) here

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HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM JAGUAR II COMING SOON

TORONTO, ON – May 10, 2023 – Today, the multi-talented, GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, Victoria Monét, releases her new steamy female summer anthem, Party Girls, featuring renowned dancehall legend, Buju Banton, via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Throughout the D’Mile, Yonatan “SDTRK” Ayal, and Dready-produced track, Monét glides over soaring instrumentation, wavy basslines, and sharp percussions that set ablaze her seductive vocal treatments reminiscent of Sade — fusing her R&B roots with classic dancehall sounds. Ignited by a fiery verse from Buju Banton, Party Girls is adrenaline-packed and effortlessly inviting— a certified summer classic. The Meji Alabi-directed music video brings the pulsating grit of a classic Jamaican dancehall party to life with Victoria’s striking looks, styled by Kollin Carter, and jaw-dropping dance breaks from world-renowned choreographer, Sean Bankhead. Crystal-adorned and compulsively hypnotic, Monét is undeniably the life of the party— dancing from room to room boasting all the traits of the ultimate party girl.
 
"Party Girls is an ode to women around the world who keep celebrations alive!” says Monét. “If you recall any social gathering, nightlife extravaganza or day party you’ll likely recall a moment where a woman made it so much more exciting! I wanted to make a song giving credit where it’s due, while simultaneously curating a sensual Caribbean-infused R&B song to continue the fun to. I hope this song makes you feel sexy, empowered and appreciated!"

Party Girls comes on the heels of the recent single, Smoke feat. Lucky Daye — an unabashed homage to herbal ecstasy that garnered attention from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Flaunt, Nylon, Hypebeast, and more. Both singles mark the beginning of a new era for Victoria Monét, ending the long-awaited pause since her heralded 2020 solo project, JAGUAR. Since then, Monét has been steadily turning up the heat with a string of releases including remixes featuring Kehlani (Touch Me) and Bryson Tiller (We Might Even Be Falling In Love (Duet)). Additional tracks F.U.C.K and Coastin' built on the JAGUAR sound and emphasized its staying power with impressive visuals all set in Monét’s signature brown tones and 70s influences. She’s also gone viral on socials with the #SomeCutChallenge and currently with her open verse challenge for buzzing song, We Might Even Be Falling In Love. Garnering press praise from the likes of Paper, Pitchfork, Vulture, VICE, NY Post, The New Yorker, The Guardian, and more, Monét continues to evolve in her artistry while challenging social and gender norms through her multidimensional lyricism. Monét’s breakthrough artistry led to appearances on The Late Night Show with Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s #PlayAtHome and festivals such as Made In America, Sol Blume, and Day N Vegas and a coveted slot as an artist partner with Cash App Studios.
 
Most recently, Monét sold out her first-ever headlining show in Los Angeles at the El Rey Theatre in partnership with Spotify and Goldenvoice. The show sold out in under one minute, with Billboard stating Monét “made sure the crowd never forgot who she is.” As a new member of RCA Records, much more music from the superstar is on the horizon as anticipation builds for the much-desired album, JAGUAR II, coming summer 2023.

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AUDACIOUS NEW ALBUM DUE AUGUST 18 VIA FANTASY

ANNOUNCES FALL MOTHER ROAD TOUR

 NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO MOTHER ROAD OUT TODAY

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TORONTO, ON – May 10, 2023 – Grace Potter, “one of the greatest living voices in rock today” (SPIN), will release her fifth studio LP, Mother Road, via Fantasy Records on August 18. An audacious and heart-pounding map of the soul, Mother Road finds Potter deconstructing her deepest fears and darkest regrets, charting the fallout with brutal honesty and emotional daring. Today, she shares the first single, the inviting, irresistibly twangy title track, Mother Road. Listen here and watch the track’s official video, a phenomenal Pulp Fiction meets Thelma and Louise styled romp, here. Pre-order Mother Road here and watch the Mother Road album trailer here.

On the meaning of Mother Road, Potter says, “In Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck called Route 66 the ‘The Mother of all roads...the road of flight.’ As I zeroed out my odometer and started west on my road trip across the US, I hoped that driving the road of flight would give me a bird’s eye view of my life. But it didn’t take long to realize that I was not flying; I was running away. In the solitude, I found myself smashing open the piggy bank of deeply-buried memories. Those gems of my real-life exploits spilled into my creative consciousness and emboldened me to write an album that reaches far beyond what actually happened–launching me down the alternate-reality roads of what could have happened.”
 
Produced by Eric Valentine (Queens of the Stone Age, Nickel Creek) and recorded at RCA’s famed Studio A in Nashville and Topangadise in Topanga, CA, Mother Road follows Potter's 2019’s acclaimed, 2X GRAMMY-nominated album, Daylight. Throughout the album’s 10 original tracks, Grace, along with contributions from a top-flight band including guitarist Nick Bockrath, bassist Tim Deaux, drummer Matt Musty, pedal steel guitarist Dan Kalisher, and keyboardist Benmont Tench, commands an expansive soundscape of soulful rock, roots, funk, country, and R&B.
 
Mother Road’s myriad high points include the searing Ready Set Go, which ricochets with stinging slide guitar and attitude to burn; Lady Vagabond, a paean to anti-heroines everywhere; the self-deceptive Rose Colored Rearview; the spirit-purifying All My Ghosts; and the album’s wild, theatrical finale, Masterpiece. At the album’s centre is Little Hitchhiker, a beautifully detailed story-song co-written by superstar songwriter Natalie Hemby, which poignantly re-imagines the time nine-year-old Potter ran away from home, a profound experience that sparked much of Mother Road’s narrative. 
 
Potter is currently on tour throughout the U.S. For the complete itinerary and full ticketing information visit https://www.gracepotter.com/. 

Mother Road - Track List:
1. Mother Road
2. Truck Stop Angels
3. Ready Set Go
4. Good Time
5. Little Hitchhiker
6. Lady Vagabond
7. Rose Colored Rearview
8. All My Ghosts
9. Futureland
10. Masterpiece
 
Grace Potter - 2023 Tour Dates:
May 11 - Greensboro, NC - Piedmont Hall w/Jaime Wyatt
May 12 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues Myrtle Beach w/Jaime Wyatt
May 13 - Spartanburg, SC - The Hall at Spartanburg Memorial *
May 17 - Isle of Palms - SC - The Windjammer’s NURTRL Beach Stage *
May 18 - Isle of Palms - SC - The Windjammer’s NURTRL Beach Stage *
May 19 - Savannah, GA - District Live *
May 20 - Beaufort, NC - Beaufort Music Festival 
May 21 - Knoxville, TN - Southern Skies Music Festival
June 8 - Fort Collins, CO - Washington’s
June 9 - Fort Collins, CO - Washington’s
June 10 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks (supporting Big Head Todd and the Monsters)
June 11 - Salt Lake City, UT - Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre 
June 13 - Minneapolis, MN - Sparkyard Sound Series
June 24 - Winter Park, CO - Blues From The Top Music Festival
August 12 - Beech Mountain, NC - Beech Mountain Resort
September 1- Snowmass, CO - Jazz Aspen Snowmass
September 15 - Shelburne, VT - Shelburne Museum
September 16 - Shelburne, VT - Shelburne Museum
October 1 - Ocean City, MD - Oceans Calling Festival
March 18 - 22, 2024 - Miami, FL to Cozumel, MX - Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea

* with Devon Gilfillian

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OFF FORTHCOMING GREATEST HITS COLLECTION
ARRIVING ON VINYL, CD AND DIGITAL FORMATS THIS SUMMER

ALBUM INCLUDES THE RECORD-SETTING QUINTUPLE PLATINUM HIT PARALYZER, JUNO-NOMINATED ONE THING, + A PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED COVER OF PINK FLOYD’S WELCOME TO THE MACHINE

TORONTO, ON – May 10, 2023 – Multi-platinum-selling band, Finger Eleven, is thrilled to share the official music video for their latest single, Together Right, off the forthcoming collection of hit singles from Craft Recordings. Spanning over two decades, Greatest Hits highlights the group’s diverse range with fan favourites, including the record-setting Quintuple Platinum (Canada) hit, Paralyzer, and JUNO-nominated One Thing, plus chart-toppers like Falling On and Living in a Dream. As a bonus, the 12-track set also offers a previously-unreleased cover of Pink Floyd’s Welcome to the Machine (a longtime live staple), as well as Together Right. 
 
The song’s accompanying video, which premiered today with BraveWords and is available to view here, opens in a factory, as uniformly-dressed workers move like cogs in a machine. But it soon becomes clear that not everyone is happy in their monotonous existence. “The video takes place in a world where everything is the same,” explains lead guitarist, James Black. “Efficiency and conformity are mistaken for unity. But real connection, between two people, is WAY more powerful than people idly following a routine.”
 
“Together Right is about unity,” explains frontman, Scott Anderson. “It’s about the bonds between people and how far that bond can extend before it’s broken. The song has an optimistic-sounding chorus but it’s really a desperate plea from one party to another asking please stick around, let’s go down with this ship together.” Recorded in Toronto last year with drummer/producer, Steve Molella, the song packs a punch with anthemic guitar-driven hooks and high-energy handclaps.
 
Director, Martin Klapperbein, shares: “Shooting the music video was an unforgettable experience… Drawing inspiration from the film adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel, 1984, we created a cohesive design that beautifully showcased the choreography through the wardrobe, colour tones, titles, and casting choices. This project was definitely a group effort, and I'm so grateful to have worked with such a dedicated and talented cast and crew.”

Greatest Hits arrives on CD and digitally on June 16, while the vinyl edition (the band’s first-ever vinyl release) will follow on August 25. A limited-edition Blue Smoke pressing will be available exclusively via the band’s website and CraftRecordings.com, and indie record stores will carry an exclusive Yellow Marble variant. All formats are available to pre-order here. 
 
Finger Eleven, which currently includes original members, Scott Anderson, Sean Anderson, James Black, and Rick Jackett, plus drummer Steve Molella (who joined the band in 2013) have remained active on the road and enjoyed their legacy as one of Canada’s biggest bands. Between 1995 and 2016, Finger Eleven was among the top 75 best-selling Canadian artists in Canada and among the top 25 best-selling Canadian bands in Canada – as evidenced by Greatest Hits. Today, they show no signs of slowing down. This summer, they will appear at a variety of festivals across North America.
 
Click here to pre-order/pre-save Greatest Hits, and listen to / watch Together Right today.

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BAND CELEBRATE ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT WITH
YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM PERFORMANCE
FROM NEUEHOUSE HOLLYWOOD ON MAY 11
 
25-CITY US TOUR KICKS OFF AUGUST 18 
 
VANCOUVER SHOW SEPTEMBER 25 AT VOGUE

TRACK FEATURED ON NEW EP
LOST IN THE REWIND OUT ON JUNE 2
 
STICKLAND TO PLAY EP RELEASE SHOW
AT THE MINT IN LOS ANGELES ON MAY 31

TORONTO, ON – May 5, 2023 – Singer/songwriter, Craig Stickland, releases a second track from his forthcoming EP today. Firing Line, a sweeping, melancholy love song, is featured on the forthcoming 6-song EP, Lost in the Rewind, which will be released on June 2, via MNRK Music Group. To celebrate the release of Lost in the Rewind, Stickland will play an EP release show on May 31 at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA. Listen to Firing Line here and watch the visualizer here.   
 
In addition to some new songs, Stickland sifted through tons of material going as far back as 15 years to ensure he was putting his best foot forward on the EP, and Firing Line is one of those tracks.  
 
Stickland says, “I wrote Firing Line 15 years ago, the first time I thought I was in love. I was so invested in the relationship, but with every interaction, I felt her pulling away. In my gut, I knew she was going to break up with me long before she eventually did (to get back with her ex!). It’s written about the final moments of a relationship you don’t want to end, even though you can feel it coming. I’m excited to finally release this song so many years later.” 
 
The gorgeously plaintive EP, Lost in the Rewind, "is really about finding myself again," says Stickland. When pandemic restrictions lifted and songwriting presented itself, “I really had to take a step back to find my love for myself and music again,” he says. “Lost in the Rewind is me trying to unpack why I did these things.” Stickland previously released the track, Colorblind, from the EP.  Watch that video here.

Stickland previously released the three-song EP, While We Wait For the Sun to Rise, in 2021. His debut, the JUNO-nominated Starlit Afternoon, chronicled Stickland’s decade-long struggle to break through into music. The album garnered millions of streams on Spotify, with a pair of pristinely lovelorn tracks, the meditative title song and laid-back anthem, Break Every Rule, winning him a loyal following. 

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TORONTO, ON – May 5, 2023 – Today, rising artist, August Royals, returns with the release of his latest single, Angel Arms, out now via RCA Records. Listen here and watch the visualizer here. 
 
His first song of 2023, Angel Arms, follows last year’s release of his debut project, Inhaler, a nine-track EP that served as a multi-genre reflection of his own experiences and struggles. Driven by the strums of an acoustic guitar before bursting to life with a flurry of drums and percussion, Angel Arms is an emotional indie-pop track that sees August trying to connect with a love interest.
 
Says August of the song, “if I had to write a song that captured falling in love, this is what it would sound like.”
 
Garnering praise from V Magazine, Rollacoaster, Lyrical Lemonade, and more, August Royals has quickly started making a name for himself in just a few short months, establishing himself as an artist to watch. Selected as part of Pigeons & Planes’ highly coveted Best New Artists, he was heralded as “the rare kind of talent who’s positioned to strike the difficult balance between artistry and accessibility.” The Georgia-born and Los Angeles-based singer and songwriter first caught listeners’ attention in 2019 when he posted a clip of his song, Restless, and went viral on Instagram with hundreds of thousands of views.
 
After a chance meeting with Kevin Abstract at a show in Los Angeles, the two became fast friends and collaborators. Championed by Abstract, August signed with RCA Records and released his debut single Blue Football to praise and critical acclaim. Clash called the release “exhilarating,” praising it as a “carefully finessed song, one that balances the micro with the macro in its search for meaning.” Following suit with Crash less than a month later, the single was featured as one of Billboard’s 10 Cool New Pop Songs.

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NEW STUDIO ALBUM PEACE…LIKE A RIVER OUT JUNE 16
ON FANTASY RECORDS

SPRING HEADLINING TOUR KICKS OFF TONIGHT
IN NEW ORLEANS

MAY 12 SHOW FROM NASHVILLE’S RYMAN AUDITORIUM WITH SURPRISE SPECIAL GUESTS TO LIVESTREAM VIA NUGS.NET

DARK SIDE OF THE MULE SUMMER TOUR LAUNCHES JULY 22

“Warren Haynes is a meaty and masterful player, as well as a soulful singer and songwriter – an all-star.” –  Rolling Stone

“Gov’t Mule is an essential, iconic American band.” – Guitar World

“[Warren Haynes is] one of the most celebrated, legendary guitar pros.” – Billboard

"[Gov't Mule's] songs stomp and wail with unmistakable energy and heft." –  NPR

“Brilliant and never predictable…an effortless combination of blues, soul and classic roots-rock…innovative and commanding.” – American Songwriter

“One of the greatest live bands in existence.” – Music Connection 

“Haynes and the band deliver a world-class musical experience.” – Goldmine

TORONTO, ON – May 5, 2023 – Renowned GRAMMY-nominated band, Gov’t Mule, led by guitar legend, vocalist, songwriter and producer Warren Haynes (whose performances last weekend at Willie Nelson’s 90^th birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl were an event highlight), has released the new single, Same As It Ever Was, the opening track of their forthcoming studio album, Peace…Like A River, out June 16 via Fantasy Records. Same As It Ever Was features a soaring arrangement – anchored by Jorgen Carlsson’s thunderous bass and Matt Abts’ precise yet soulful drumming – that helps bring the song’s heartfelt sentiments home. Listen here and watch the visualizer here.
 
Gov’t Mule has also shared a behind the song video for Same As It Ever Was – watch it here. Peace…Like A River, the band’s 12^th studio album and follow-up to Gov’t Mule’s chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated blues album, Heavy Load Blues, is available to pre-order and pre-save on DSPs here. Each digital pre-save will include an instant download of Same As It Ever Was and the previously released single, Dreaming Out Loud, featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster.
 
“Same As It Ever Was is such an opus, an expansive piece. It goes in all these different directions, but lyrically and conceptually it makes sense to be the opening track,” shares Haynes. “Life throws challenges at you when you least expect it, but in some ways, the disruption of the lockdown period is no different than what could happen at any given moment. We've all dealt with what in some cases seem like insurmountable hardships, but in my lifetime, the pandemic is the first time that the entire planet went through it together. The whole message of the tune is we’ve come a long way, but now we’re on the other side and life is normal, life is good. Same as it ever was.”
 
The album’s lead single, Dreaming Out Loud, featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, is currently impacting Triple A radio nationwide. For the stirring song, Haynes wove together inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert and John Kennedy, and the late civil rights leader and U.S. Representative, John Lewis. Watch a behind the song video from Haynes about Dreaming Out Loud, here.
 
Peace…Like A River was recorded during the same sessions as Heavy Load Blues at The Power Station New England with co-producer John Paterno (Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos) alongside Haynes. The albums, however, were created in different rooms, with no shared gear or instruments, keeping the two concurrent projects with their own unique identity and character. One distinguishing difference on Peace…Like A River is the presence of talented friends in important guest roles, including Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton, and Celisse as well as Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster. Thematically, the new 12-song rock collection explores the seismic changes the world has gone through over the past few years. Influenced both in his songwriting and playing by what Haynes calls “the golden era of rock, soul, jazz and blues,” Gov’t Mule combines the best and most enduring qualities from all those musical strains to create a timeless piece of art on Peace…Like A River that could have easily come out in the 1970s. Watch the album trailer here. Peace…Like A River will also be available in a Deluxe Edition (on CD only) including the special 5-track Time Of The Signs Bonus EP in addition to the original 12 tracks.
 
Tonight (May 5^th), Gov’t Mule – Warren Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Jorgen Carlsson [bass] – kicks off their spring headlining tour in New Orleans for a special show during Jazz Fest featuring special guests George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners. The band’s show at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Friday, May 12 will feature surprise special guests and be livestreamed for free via nugs.net exclusively for subscribers – click here to subscribe and watch. The 10-date spring run then wraps in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville, NC with back-to-back shows at Salvage Station’s Outdoor Stage on May 19 and 20. Gov’t Mule will head to the West Coast and Midwest in June for a mix of headlining shows and dates with The Avett Brothers before launching their Dark Side of the Mule Tour on July 29. The 21-date summer amphitheater outing, produced by Live Nation, will feature a full Gov’t Mule set leading into their extremely rare Pink Floyd tribute Dark Side of the Mule, in addition to special guest Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, and will mark the final time Mule will perform the acclaimed set, which first debuted in 2008 and has only been performed live 10 times in total. Additionally, Gov’t Mule will perform select dates on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour this summer and fall as well as various festival appearances. The band’s New Year’s Run from last year has also been rescheduled for December 29 in Philadelphia and December 30 and 31 in New York City. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and visit https://mule.net/for ticketing details and to purchase.

GOV’T MULE TOUR DATES 
May 5 – New Orleans, LA @ Orpheum Theater ^
May 6 – Memphis, TN @ Beale Street Music Festival ~
May 7 – Evansville, IN @ Victory Theatre
May 9 – Cleveland, OH @ TempleLive Cleveland
May 11 – Ashland, KY @ Paramount Arts Center
May 12 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
May 14 – Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company
May 16 – Macon, GA @ Macon City Auditorium
May 18 – Augusta, GA @ Miller Theater
May 19 – Asheville, NC @ Salvage Station – Outdoor Stage **
May 20 – Asheville, NC @ Salvage Station – Outdoor Stage ^^
June 9 – Jacksonville, OR @ Britt Pavilion 
June 10 – Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery 
June 11 – Valley Center, CA @ Harrah’s Resort Southern California 
June 13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden Amphitheater 
June 15 – Kansas City, MO @ Grinders KC 
June 16 – Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater +
June 17 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP + 
June 18 – Wichita, KS @ TempleLive 
June 20 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Theater +
June 22 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy Power House +
June 23 – Mankato, MN @ Vetter Stone Amphitheater 
June 24 – Fargo, ND @ Outdoors at Fargo Brewing Company  
July 22 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena *
July 23 – Patchogue, NY @ Great South Bay Music Festival ~*
July 25 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE *# 
July 26 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! *# 
July 28 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center *#  
July 29 – Bethel, NY @ Beth Woods Center for the Arts %
July 30 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater %
August 2 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre *
August 3 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center *
August 4 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *
August 5 – Council Bluffs, IA @ Stir Concert Cove – Harrah’s Council Bluffs *
August 7 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
August 9 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion *
August 11 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion *
August 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park *
August 13 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center %
August 15 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *
August 17 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion *
August 18 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion *
August 19 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center *
August 20 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap *
September 16 – Fredericton, Canada @ Harvest Music Festival 
October 6 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre % 
October 7 – Tampa, FL @ MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre % 
October 8 – Orange Beach, AL @ The Amphitheater at The Wharf % 
October 15 – Columbus, GA @ RushSouth Fest ~
December 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
December 30 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
December 31 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
 
^ with special guests George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners
** with special guest Neil Francis
^^ with special guest Maggie Rose
~ festival appearance
+ with The Avett Brothers
% Outlaw Music Festival dates
* Dark Side of the Mule dates
# Gov’t Mule only/No Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening

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ABOUT GOV’T MULE & WARREN HAYNES:
For over two decades, Gov’t Mule – Warren Haynes [vocals, guitar], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Jorgen Carlsson [bass] – has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist and guitar legend Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered GRAMMY-nominated group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances, and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule has become a human encyclopedia of great American music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. The band’s flexible interplay in the studio and on stage makes them a true living, breathing ensemble and Haynes is lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule and the Dead – and an acclaimed solo artist, Haynes has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers.

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NEW TRACK TO APPEAR ON DELUXE VERSION
OF DEBUT ALBUM  flounder OUT THIS SUMMER

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WATCH THE MAKING OF flounder HERE

Toronto, ON – April 28, 2023 – Today, songwriter and indie artist, quinine, shares a brand new track entitled, fade (flounder bonus track). Listen to the song and watch the official lyric video here. The track will also appear on her forthcoming deluxe version of her debut album, flounder, which will be available this summer.
 
flounder consists of 11 tracks laced with quinnie’s unapologetic lyrical candor, expressive instrumentation, and dreamy beat-craft. Among many highlights, her breathy intonation echoes listlessly on security question as she confesses, “Wish I could make a friend today.” The vocals sink into distant guitar on the nostalgic, popcorn and juice, while jake’s car caps off the LP with a weirdly wonderful send-off, “Cuz I borrow Jake’s car, cuz I’d drive but I can’t afford it, YET.” Plus, it boasts her breakout, touch tank, the fan favourites man and itch and the previously shared title track, flounder. Listen to flounder here.
 
quinnie, who sold out her previous run of shows in less than a day, will hit the road again this May with dates in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto. Fans can find tickets and more information here.
  
As a self-described “very sensitive 21-year-old,” quinnie went from writing songs as a kid to releasing independent projects such as a gold star in 2019. She is bitingly funny, she is brutally honest, she loves the underwater world and sea creatures, and she will help you escape if you let her.
 
quinnie 2023 LIVE SHOWS:
5/06/2023 - TORONTO, ON – DRAKE UNDERGROUND
5/09/2023 - BROOKLYN, NY – MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG
5/10/2023 - CHICAGO, IL – SCHUBAS
5/17/2023 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA – RICKSHAW STOP
5/18/2023 - LOS ANGELES, CA – TROUBADOUR

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NEW FULL-LENGTH ALBUM ARRIVING THIS SUMMER

TORONTO, ON – April 28, 2023 – It’s the sound of a song you half remember. A shiver of remembrance, tingling along your spine. A glimpse of a now-scratched record. You pause, reaching into the dark recess of memory, returning with the sensation you’ve forgotten what you once knew... until you realize: there was no recollection to be found. That innate feeling of sense memory shines through beautifully on Sleepy Jean’s brand new track, Lonely As I Can Be – the lead single from her forthcoming new album, set to arrive this summer. Listen to Lonely As I Can Be here today, and watch the accompanying music video here.

"Recorded while watching the gentle sway of someone mopping the floors of a breakfast joint across the street, Lonely As I Can Be is a melancholy meditation on the meaning of loneliness,” Sleepy Jean shares.

The evocative feeling of loneliness that blankets the track is all the more poignant when heard through the lens of the new album’s overall concept.

“As we were piecing the album together, I started to realize how much I had drawn from my father’s family story lyrically,” Sleepy Jean reflects.  “My dad was born in Uganda to Parsi parents (ethnically Persian people of Zoroastrian faith who fled what is now known as Iran in the 7^th, landing in India) in the mid-60s. When Idi Amin came into power in the early 70s, my bupawaiji (grandfather) was placed on a hit list as he was smuggling political enemies out of the country, and was part owner in the first major bus company operating in Kampala – Uganda’s capital. My father’s family fled to India and were never able to return to Uganda.

Lonely As I Can Be is told from my bupawaiji’s viewpoint, as he sent the family away ahead of himself, and stayed behind trying to take out as much money as he could.”

Sleepy Jean’s spaghetti western-infused Americana reimagines the sounds of yesteryear in a blend all her own. Hailing from Welland, ON, Sleepy Jean – the moniker/alter-ego of singer-songwriter Katey Gatta – independently released her debut EP, Idle Hands, amassing over 100,000 cumulative streams. Now armed with her backing band, the Deadstock Three (featuring members of TALK, Cat Clyde’s Shitbats, and alumni of Great Lake Swimmers, Jill Barber and Deep Dark Woods), Sleepy Jean is thrilled to begin sharing the new music from her soon-to-be released debut full-length.

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TRACK DEBUTS ALONGSIDE FEATURE IN
HIT VIDEO GAME ULTRAKILL
 
TO PLAY LAS VEGAS’ SICK NEW WORLD FESTIVAL MAY 13

TORONTO, ON – April 27, 2023 – LA’s HEALTH today released their visceral and propulsive new single, HATEFUL, co-written with SIERRA and featuring backing vocals from Street Sects’, Leo Ashline. In tandem with the launch, the track also appeared in-game via ULTRAKILL’s latest software update. HEALTH says of the new song, “BACK TO THE CYBER GRIND.” More collaborations between HEALTH and ULTRAKILL will soon be announced.

HATEFUL follows last year’s acclaimed collaborative album, DISCO4 :: PART II, which featured tracks with Nine Inch Nails, Lamb of God, The Body, Backxwash, Poppy, Perturbator, and others. The band of Jacob Duzsik, John Famiglietti, and Benjamin Miller will next perform at Sick New World Festival in Las Vegas on May 13 before heading overseas for summer shows and festival dates in Australia, Europe and the U.K.; a full tour itinerary is listed below.

HEALTH Live Dates:
5/13 - Las Vegas, NV - Sick New World
6/15 - Sydney, NSW (AUS) - Crowbar
6/16 - Brisbane, QLD (AUS) - The Triffid
6/18 - Hobart, TAS (AUS) - Dark Mofo
8/18 - Saint-nolff, FR - Motocultor Festival
8/19 - Bristol, UK - Arctangent Festival

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ALBUM RELEASE SHOW ON MAY 5 
AT GENGHIS COHEN IN LA

MORE DATES TO COME!

“Zoe beautifully blends folk-tinged guitar melodies with a dreamy, ethereal vocal delivery to create an atmospheric release.  A buttery concoction, her sound is totally addictive, providing the perfect soundtrack to ease the ups and downs of life’s rollercoaster” - Earmilk

TORONTO, ON – April 26, 2023 – Today, alternative singer-songwriter, Zoe Sky Jordan, releases her first full length album, Selfish - produced by music industry veteran, Liam Russell, and mixed by Rob Shnapf (Kurt Vile, Elliot Smith and Micah Tawlks (COIN, Louis Prince). Listen  here.  Zoe and her band will celebrate the release with an LA Show at Genghis Cohen, supported by Bella Porter and promoted by Sid The Cat, on May 5.

A self-proclaimed “chronic bullshit detector”, Zoe Sky Jordan, does a deep dive on her album, Selfish – delving headfirst into the pain points and uncertainty of being a 30-something female. In an era when women are expected to excel both professionally and personally, she examines the reality of what we’re calling freedom, autonomy and progress for women, wondering if the choices are actually better, or just have better branding, when the reality remains that this generation still faces the same double standard as its predecessor.

Every song in this collection is a gem. Musically influenced by the grooves and melodies of the 90s songs which shaped her ear as a young girl, Zoe is a consummate storyteller who packs a powerful punch of observation and emotional reflection into each of the 12 songs that make up  her latest album. 

Wanting nothing makes you useless to men / Who trade your youth and your time for their children / Love and desire interchange, just like the bitch and the whole and the saint/ I’m introducing myself like a stranger / After seeing my body in the mirror / Down to the dollar I know what it’s worth / I’m gonna cash out while it still works

The lyrics from the title track Selfish were written before Roe V Wade was overturned, around the time of her 30^th birthday. After 10 years of working predominately with men in studios and at shows, Zoe felt an impending doom. “I didn’t have a 30-year-old version of me to look up to, someone who was married and wants kids but also doesn’t want to miss a beat in their career,” she reflects. “The narrative was always ‘that I would feel differently once I had kids’ - the insinuation being that there’s something beyond my own free will, intrinsic in being a woman that would bring me back to domesticity. No matter what I think is best for me, these are the laws of nature.” At the time she wrote those lyrics, Zoe says “I felt like I was being a little hyperbolic, but in retrospect I think I was responding to the rumblings of what was about to happen.”

The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Maya Fuhr (set for release on May 3) which gives a behind-the-scenes look at making a music video as an independent artist and pays homage to Zoe's mother, singer-songwriter Amy Sky’s music video, I Will Take Care Of You.  Don’t let the anthemic, earworm chorus deceive you, the song goes deep, delivering an unsettling lyrical observation - “Decades after the feminists won / Women do whatever they want / As long as you’re thin and the house is clean/ You can be whoever you want to be”.

Zoe’s lyrical gift is to peer under the relationship rocks most people leave unturned. Just Fine illustrates her natural pop sensibilities, with its stand-out melody and sinewy groove - I’ve heard something about / Where I get the money / I’ve heard something about every woman I’ve ever met / And at a certain point / It’s gotta be easier / To stand on her shoulders / Than sit on his lap /  They say sittings the new smoking so there’s that.

Love Me is a cascade of  nonstop sing along hooks; the lyrics speaking to the identity issues facing her generation. Zoe examines the dilemma posed to those struggling to find themselves in a world obsessed with the idea that self -esteem Nirvana is one self help webinar away. She posits that the cost of change can be disenfranchisement from one’s authentic self, and it can make love and acceptance conditional on a high-maintenance manicured personality.

Enjoying this album brings about the same feeling of catching up with an old friend who’s been through the wringer, and has come out the other side. Cautionary tales, peppered with hopeful silver linings that everything’s gonna get figured out.

SELFISH TRACKLIST:
1. Selfish
2. Just Fine
3. Achievement of Youth
4. Cooler Than I Am
5. Love Me
6. Hands Off The Wheel
7. Crazy Too
8. Misery
9. Why
10. Sundown
11. More Than Ever
12. Rosh Hashanah

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ABOUT ZOE SKY JORDAN:
Zoe Sky Jordan has seen great experiences and career highlights, having shared the stage with the likes of Marlon Williams, Ohmme, Madi Diaz, Molly Pardon, Savannah Conley, Andrew Combs, Jezzie Baylin and more. She enjoys collaborating with artists in all genres and in 2020 she teamed up with Kayobe (Cadence Music) for his track, No Sympathy, which was the lead single off his album, and Nashville folk darling, Robby Hecht, for his song Ferris Wheel. TOPIARY, her 2015 EP charted in the top 10 at U.S. college radio and won a CSC award for the music video for Powerlines, one of the album's first singles. You know Zoe from a myriad of tv placements her songs have had including Lost Girl, Riverdale, Finding Carter, Less Than Kind, Hockey Night in Canada and Hallmark. Her covers of True Colors and Love Is All Around were featured in Canadian Tire's award-winning Christmas ads two years in a row.

WATCH THE ACCOMPANYING VIDEO HERE

TOUR DATES WITH grandson THIS JUNE

TORONTO, ON – April 24, 2023 – Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Jack Kays, has shared his new track Highlight Reel. Providing commentary on the façade of social media, the song arrives alongside an official video, directed by Siena Saba, and conceptualized by Jack and his frequent creative collaborator, Cagla Akcadag. Listen to Highlight Reel here and watch the music video here.
 
Speaking about the new track, Kays says, “So much of the time when I’m writing music, it’s about topics that are really personal and sensitive to me. This song is an exception, it’s one of the first I’ve written where I was just having fun.”

Highlight Reel follows the February release of The Voice In My Head, which marked the first offering of new music since Kays’ acoustic EP, CESSATION. Released at the end of last year, the five-track project is an extremely vulnerable collection of songs that chronicle the lifespan of a man and his journey to sobriety starting at ages 10-17 with Wish You Well and concluding with a reflection of an entire life with The Walk.

After his first-ever headline tour last year with sold out shows across North America, Jack will join grandson on his Love You, I’m Trying tour this June. Kays will begin his support run on June 3 at New York’s Webster Hall with shows in Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and more. See full routing below and visit https://www.jackkays.com/ for tickets and more information.

Stay tuned for more from Jack Kays coming soon!

JACK KAYS LIVE:
6/3/2023 - NEW YORK, NY - WEBSTER HALL*
6/4/2023 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - FRANKLIN MUSIC HALL*
6/5/2023 - MCKEES ROCKS, PA - ROXIAN THEATRE*
6/6/2023 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN - EGYPTIAN ROOM @ OLD
NATIONAL CENTRE*
6/9/2023 - DETROIT, MI - SAINT ANDREWS HALL*
6/11/2023 - CHICAGO, IL - HOUSE OF BLUES CHICAGO*
6/12/2023 - SAINT PAUL, MN - PALACE THEATRE*
6/16/2023 - CHESTERFIELD, MO - THE FACTORY*
6/17/2023 - KANSAS CITY, MO - BOULEVARDIA FESTIVAL
6/19/2023 - DENVER, CO - MISSION BALLROOM*
6/22/2023 - GARDEN CITY, ID - REVOLUTION CONCERT HOUSE*
6/23/2023 - SEATTLE, WA - SHOWBOX SODO*
6/26/2023 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - THE WARFIELD*
6/27/2023 - LOS ANGELES, CA - THE WILTERN*
6/29/2023 - PHOENIX, AZ - THE VAN BUREN*
* with grandson

ON TOUR THIS SPRING AND SUMMER
 
HEADLINE SHOWS AND FESTIVAL APPEARANCES
IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE INCLUDING NEW YORK CITY, LONDON, STAGECOACH, UNDER THE BIG SKY FESTIVAL, TELLURIDE, MERLEFEST AND MORE
 
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL JUST ANNOUNCED
APPEARING JULY 28

“Sublime Appalachian heartbreak.” - Rolling Stone
 
"Sometimes the minute you hear a voice, you know it's for the ages. That's how Canadian Bella White, the daughter of a Virginia bluegrasser, enters the picture. Making her second album now, at 22, White is poised for a major breakthrough. This is her origin story." - NPR
 
“At just 22, Bella White is a songwriting prodigy and emotional alchemist.” - Grammy.com
 
"Bella White bends the genres to her will, producing a fresh sound exploring all-too-familiar melancholia... Honest and grand, 'Flowers on My Bedside' elevates the familiar folk song form, showcasing White’s mastery of simplicity."  - Consequence
 
"Her lyrics are wise beyond her years—she’s 22, good lord—as is the warble in her voice." - Jezebel
 
“(‘Break My Heart’) is an instant classic”  - Folk Alley
 
"Among Other Things finds her, only two albums in, already stretching beyond what’s expected of her."  - No Depression
 
"Her vocal range is unreal, and her songwriting ability takes complex thoughts and turns them into beautiful melodies." - Whisky Riff

TORONTO, ON – April 21, 2023 – Calgary-born singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Bella White, has released her new album, Among Other Things, today via Rounder Records.  The LP was produced by Jonathan Wilson and features Buck Meek of Big Thief on guitar. Bella teased Among Other Things with a handful of  songs that together give the listener a sense of Bella’s remarkable writing and life-long-honed skills as a bluegrass player. “Bella White stands out as the youngest in her class of breakthrough virtuosos defined by the likes of Billy Strings and Amythyst Kiah. Her poetic poignancy conjures up the palpable devastation from a novice lover whose heart —one brimming with naïve ideas of romance—has shattered into a seemingly irreparable form,” said American Songwriter. The tracks include The Way I Oughta Go, Rhododendron, Break My Heart, and Flowers On My Bedside. Bella spoke with PopMatters about the album - read that story here - and she was No Depression’s April Spotlight Artist - read her personal essay here and their interview with her here. 

Mesmerizing live, Rolling Stone included Bella in their Best Things We Saw roundup of AmericanaFest. She just announced a July 28 appearance at this year’s Newport Folk Festival - the date is one of many she is playing this spring and summer including her U.S. headline tour that includes a stop in New York City on May 4.  She has also added dates in Europe and the UK and has confirmed appearances at major U.S. festivals throughout the spring and summer including Stagecoach, Merlefest, Telluride, Under The Big Sky, and more. All tour dates listed below.
 
White made her mark on the scene with the release of her debut album Just Like Leaving. The LP caught the attention of Rounder Records which signed her last year. While traditional bluegrass originated in Appalachia, the genre has surely found a safe and loving Canadian home via her songwriting. The 22-year-old singer/songwriter and instrumentalist shies away from modern and fussy arrangements, and instead brings a traditional style of music into the contemporary moment by personalizing it to her own experiences. White has shown herself to be a star student of the bluegrass genre, with something new to bring to the table. Her ability to translate modern experience to an old sound is seamless and compelling, and permeates the boundaries of a regional genre with authentic singing and songwriting. Read more about Bella White here.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
April 28 - Stagecoach - Indio, CA
April 25 - Grand Ole Opry - Nashville, TN
May 2 – The Loft at City Winery Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
May 3 – Pearl St. Warehouse – Washington, DC
May 4 – Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) – New York, NY
May 17- Duke’s Indy – Indianapolis, IN
May 19 - Sleeping In The Woods Songwriter Festival - Monticello, KY
May 20 - Pit House – Slade, KY
June 13 - Telluride Bluegrass Festival - Telluride, CO
June 18 - Black Deer Festival, Tunbridge Wells, UK
June 20 - The Glad Cafe - Glasgow, Scotland
June 21 – The Lexington, London, UK
June 23 – SPOT, Groningen, Netherlands
June 24 - Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival - Rotterdam, ZH, NETHERLANDS
July 14 - Under the Big Sky Music & Arts Festival, White Fish, MT
July 28 - Newport Folk Festival - Newport, RI

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LISTEN TO TOO CLOSE 
AND PREVIOUS SINGLE DANGEROUS

TORONTO, ON – April 21, 2023 – Following the release of her funk anthem, Dangerous, trailblazing Toronto artist and emcee, Lex Leosis, sets boundaries and cuts cords with bold bars in Too Close. All about working up the courage to choose yourself, the song takes you verse by verse through a cheating experience with Lex's final rap verse, proclaiming: "I'm leaving." Listen to Too Close here.

"I wanted to explore creating a pop-rap song that had a funk element to it," Lex says of the inspiration behind Too Close. "The lyrics are about being cheated on by a past partner and having to choose myself and let that person go." 

Lex continues to relay her mission to empower women and non-binary folks to feel confident in themselves, always bringing these communities to the forefront. Too Close was produced by Pacific, multi-platinum producers from Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Their production kicked off an organic process, as Lex completed writing within a few hours. Lex recorded the song with longtime collaborator, KR Moore in, Scarborough, Ontario. Additional vocals and arrangement were completed with Brodie Metcalfe, percussion with Julian Clarke and synths with Cameron Tinklinberg. Finally, we mixed the record with Jamie Kuse in NOVA Studios, Vancouver, BC and he was able to give it that final pop flavour.  

The song aims to detail the experience of realizing you're being cheated on, as the first verse follows the journey of getting the person to admit what they've done, and confronting them, to the second, where pain sets in. "I wanted to take the listener through the range of emotions I felt during that period. Anger, sadness, wanting revenge. The third rap verse is a huge exclamation of 'it's your loss.' Realizing that it was a bad situation and that the truth was able to set me free," Lex expands. 

Lex's previous release, Dangerous, is all about feeling yourself, shaking off the winter blues and basking in the sunlight, and a sample of what will be heard on Lex's forthcoming album set to drop this summer. Listen to Dangerous here.

Known for her dynamic flow and aggressive stage presence, Lex Leosis is a name you don’t forget. With a unique gravely vocal delivery, acrobatic flows, and a mastery of her instrumentation, Lex breathes life into contemporary Hip-Hop and mesmerizes with her rapping abilities. She sets herself uniquely apart by holding space for various causes and using her platform to support other women and non-binary artists and creatives.

Following the disbanding of her rap group, The Sorority, Lex turned heads with her jazz/funk-influenced debut 2021 EP, Terracotta, which caught attention from CBC, Exclaim!, Conversations with Dwyer, Earmilk, and Broadway World. Standout track, Wanted, landed in CBC Networks, Run the Burbs and Pretty Hard Cases. She rounded out 2021, by touring Terracotta in the US, opening for Snotty Nose Rez Kids and again, joining them for their 30+ date North American Tour in 2022. Lex finished the year releasing a string of collabs with Keysha Freshh, Lex Bratcher, and producers Alexander Lewis and Oh Gosh Leotus, most of whom she met through her budding success on TikTok. Lex spent the pandemic building an impressive following on the platform performing rap duets with other users. 

Stay tuned for more from Lex Leosis as she prepares to release new music this year.

DOWNLOAD - Too Close Artwork (by Lex Leosis and Brodie Metcalfe)
DOWNLOAD - Press Photo (by Sydney Robertson)

WATCH STUNNING VIDEO FOR HOLDING ON

"Said I’m holding on for dear life once again
Said I’m lost in the weight and it's pulling me in
And it’s pulling me" 

Toronto, ON – April 21, 2023 – Today,  JUNO Award -nominated Indigenous (Anishinaabe/Cree), Queer, activist, actress, poet, Alt-Pop singer-songwriter-producer and filmmaker, Jayli Wolf, shares a powerful new single, Holding On. Embodying the juxtaposition of deep love and a dark sadness, the song captures moments in life where we can lose touch with ourselves. Resonant chords flow alongside Jayli's expansive, emotive vocals evoking the feeling of these layered experiences as the song grows into a vast sonic landscape in its chorus. Listen to Holding On here and read the lyrics here.

"Sometimes the darkness can be so lonely that the love for another is the only thing tethering us to this world," Jayli adds. "Such a weight placed on another can be extraordinarily difficult for them to carry. The awareness of this burden and the journey of finding self-love/purpose is what this song and visual portray." 

The beautiful video depicts Jayli exploring a surreal dream world as a scarecrow protecting a desolate land, as past memories of a love connection that cannot be forgotten play out as flashbacks. She seeks to find peace and freedom within herself from the darkness that has loomed over her. Watch Holding On here.

A by-product of the Sixties Scoop, and proud of her post-traumatic growth, the Canadian rising star’s debut EP, Wild Whisper, which explored the hardship her family endured from the colonial genocide inflicted by the Canadian Government; the exodus of leaving the religion she was born into and releasing the shame and guilt instilled in her around her bisexuality, received much critical acclaim including a 2022 JUNO Award nomination, Apple’s 100 Best Songs of 2021, and CBC top 10 Canadian Songs 2021 lists, a #1 on CBC Radio One, over 1+ Million views on YouTube for the self-directed music video of her song, Child of The Government, and coverage in VOGUE (Global), NYLON, Rolling Stone, CBC, them., and much more.
 
Jayli’s work caused a global stir, when several of her TikTok videos went viral, one of which reached over half a million viewers and received countless comments from people whose Indigenous family members have had similar experiences in the Sixties Scoop.
 
Rolling Stone calls Jayli Wolf's music a crossover between Phantogram, Crystal Castles, and Chvrches. Jayli Wolf’s critically acclaimed prowess is living proof that you can find your truth despite a tumultuous past. Jayli Wolf’s much-anticipated second EP focuses on themes of spirituality, self-love, awakening, and healing. Sonically, it experiments with collected sounds across Turtle Island, and fuses both folk and electronic alternative elements. 

Holding On is the first single from Jayli's forthcoming album, set to launch this summer via her own label, ALT EDEN. Until then, keep your ears, heart and mind open for more. 
 
More about the Sixties Scoop: the Canadian Government and Catholic Church were responsible for taking or “scooping” more than 20,000 First Nation, Métis, and Inuit children from their families and communities in the 1950s through the ‘90s. The children were placed in foster homes or adopted (with accounts of children even being sold) into non-Indigenous families across Canada, the United States, and beyond. Along with the loss of cultural identity, the government went so far as to change some children’s true ethnicity on file. Many experienced severe sexual, physical, and emotional abuse.

DOWNLOAD - Holding On Artwork | DOWNLOAD - Press Photo

Jayli Wolf on TikTok: @JayliWolf

Connect with Jayli: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok

LISTEN TO WITH A BANG

DEBUT ALBUM EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS (EXCEPT ME) 
OUT JUNE 16 VIA THE CONFIDENCE EMPERORS

WATCH & LISTEN TO FIRST SINGLE DANCING WITH CHAOS

 
A founding member of both The Ruby Spirit and The Nursery, Alex Exists started his foray into music at the tender age of eight when he wrote and recorded his first songs (and noisy experiments) using the family’s home karaoke machine. Its two tape decks and record functions were used to overdub and build songs with Alex recording every instrument he could get his hands on.   

On the heels of The Ruby Spirit breaking up, Alex started writing and performing his songs with the Nursery. Their debut album, Life After Wartime, was awarded Best Independent Rock/Pop Band in Canada by Indie 88 in 2018. The station described the album as “a complex record that explores numerous themes such as our society’s obsession with technology, fame and nostalgia." That same year, the band was awarded Best Music Video for Digital Ashes by the Toronto Independent Music Awards.  

Alex’s music is inspired by absurdism, hyper surrealism and optimistic nihilism with an acid tongue firmly planted in his cheek. He is fascinated by pop culture and ego. The signature of Alex’s creative work is his unique sonic touches, drum-heavy rhythms and classic “pop through a blender” melodies. His new project, Alex Exists, launched with a neo-glam pop version of David Essex’s Rock On for The Confidence Emperors’ multi-artist album, Coverama, followed by his T. Rex-meets-John Lennon seasonal original, Never Christmas Without You. Alex played all of the instruments on both tracks except the drums. 

Stay tuned for more music as Alex shares his debut album this year. 

DOWNLOAD - Press Photo by James Heaslip | DOWNLOAD - Single Art

Alex Exists on @TikTok: @alexexistsworld

LISTEN HERE
 
SINGLE TO APPEAR ON ZARDONIC’S THIRD STUDIO ALBUM  SUPERSTARS
 
SET FOR RELEASE JULY 14 ON MNRK HEAVY

TORONTO, ON – April 21, 2023 – Since the early 2000s, the masked performer known to the world as DJ and producer, Zardonic, has harnessed the power of the nexus between drum & bass and heavy metal to create the sound that is now known as “metal & bass.” Today, Zardonic has released his latest single, Follow Me, featuring vocals from Camo MC on MNRK HEAVY. Listen to Follow Me (ft. Camo MC) here.
 
Cultivating a sound that resonates with music fans who worship energy above all else, Follow Me featuring New Zealand artist, Camo MC, urges the listener to be themselves. “It sounds very cliche, but something so simple seems to be so difficult for most of us. We struggle so much with trying to fit in, with not feeling enough. Cameron and I connected on a very deep, personal level, and I let him take care of the lyrics entirely. His energy made me want to jump around like a toddler, so I followed him.”
 
The release of Follow Me also marks the debut of Zardonic’s new signature mask. As if reflecting progression in palpable form, it has evolved with him. “To some extent, every mask marks the end of an era in my life and my way to approach music,” he notes. “The mask from the Become album [Zardonic’s 2018 album] and recent tours received a lot of battle damage. I had to constantly glue it back together. The paint scraped off. It wore a lot of scars with pride, yet it was a huge weight on my shoulders because no longer want to these scars to rule my decisions. Hence, the new mask is the exact opposite: shiny, sparkly and full of life. You could say I’m constantly resurrecting the Zardonic character, so to speak.” 
 
Follow Me, along with Zardonic’s recent releases Bring The Rukus featuring The Surgery & MC Reptile and Bitter featuring REEBZ, will appear on his third studio album, Superstars, set for release July 14. 

Since the early 2000s, Federico Ágreda Álvarez, the masked performer known to the world as DJ and producer, Zardonic, has harnessed the power of the nexus between drum & bass and heavy metal to create the sound that is now known as “metal & bass.” Born and raised in Venezuela, inspired by America, and based in Germany with a passport book stamped into oblivion, he also represents a union of cultures. Boundlessness has defined his output since day one a prolific string of releases including two studio albums Antihero (2015) and Become (2018), with a third Superstars arriving summer 2023, high-profile remixes and video game collaborations, packed shows on multiple continents, and 100 million-plus streams. Zardonic has cultivated an expansive catalog of original tracks and remixes for platinum icons, leaving his imprint on Pop Evil, Fear Factory, Bullet For My Valentine and Sonic Syndicate, among others. He has also contributed music to soundtracks for videogames such as Superhot: Mind Control Delete and Redout 2, plus features on All Elite Wrestling, TNT and NBC Sports.
 
He’s the rare force of nature who can earn praise from both YourEDM and Metal Injection. Renowned as “Venezuela’s Top DJ Act,” he has impressively toppled Beatport’s Drum & Bass Releases of the Week and Amazon’s Hard Rock Bestsellers at #1. Not to mention, he even appeared in Warlocks Vs Shadows, standing out as “the first Latin American musician to ever be featured as a playable character in a video game,” and has created factory presets and artist packs for Arturia, Brainworx, Slate Digital, BABY Audio, GForce Software, and many more.

DOWNLOAD - press photo | DOWNLOAD - single art 

WATCH & LISTEN TO LLEGÓ

SERÉ LIBRE TO BE RELEASED MAY 12 VIA ALMA RECORDS
PRE-ORDER ON CD, AND ALL DIGITAL STREAMING PLATFORMS INCLUDING DOLBY ATMOS HERE

WORLDWIDE ALBUM PREMIERE AND VIDEO PERFORMANCE ON MAY 11 AT CINEPLEX YORKDALE IN TORONTO

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About Eliana Cuevas
Through years of touring around the world, across Canada, and collaborating with JUNO and GRAMMY Award-winning performers, Eliana Cuevas has grown into an accomplished singer-songwriter and bandleader with unlimited colours in her compositional and lyrical palette. She has released 6 albums of original music to this date: Cohesión (2001), Ventura (2004) Vidas (2007), Espejo (2013), Golpes y Flores (2017) and El Curruchá (2021). Eliana has performed with a long list of prominent artists such as Larnell Lewis, Jane Bunnett, Jesse Cook, Alex Cuba, Hermeto Pascoal, Hilario Durán, David Rudder, OKAN, Mark Kelso, Rich Brown, Alexis Baró, Laila Biali, Aquiles Báez and Emilie-Claire Barlow among others. 

UPCOMING FESTIVAL APPEARANCES INCLUDE STAGECOACH, FITZGERALD’S AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL, RED ANTS PANTS, AND PICKATHON  

TORONTO, ON –  April 20, 2023 - Today, Nashville-based, Bay Area-raised singer and songwriter, Logan Ledger, releases his new single, a heartfelt and deeply nostalgic cover of the beloved Grateful Dead standard, Ripple. Listen to Ripple here.  
 
Ledger has been working with producer Shooter Jennings on the follow-up to his acclaimed self-titled debut, which was released in April 2020. As Ledger explains, Ripple came together rather spontaneously during a recent recording session. 

“I’ve long been a fan of the songs of Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter. To me, Robert Hunter is basically the poet laureate of Marin County or something. Ripple is, of course, one of the Dead’s best-known songs, and it has a kind of archaic zen folk mystery to it that I dig,” says Ledger. “I had been playing it with my friends Sam Grisman and Ric Robertson for a series of shows out in California.”

He recalls, “When it came time to make the record with Shooter, we were at Sunset one day and I just started playing around with it in the vocal booth. Shooter was like ‘we should record that,’ and I agreed that would be a fine idea—real spontaneous like that. I’m very fond of the recording we made together—the way Shooter’s piano weaves in gracefully just for that one little section, Nick Bockrath’s tremolo part which evokes David Grisman’s mandolin on the original, Russ Pahl’s blanket of hippie steel, Frank Rische’s beautiful harmony. It reminds me of home.”

Ledger will unveil some new material at his upcoming shows, including an appearance at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California later this month, and this summer at The Basement in Nashville, FitzGerald’s American Music Festival, Red Ants Pants Music Festival, and Pickathon. Further tour plans for 2023 will be announced in the coming weeks.
 
Tour dates:
April 29, Stagecoach Music Festival, Indio, CA
June 29, The Basement, Nashville, TN
July 2, FitzGerald’s American Music Festival, Berwyn, IL
July 29, Red Ants Pants Music Festival, White Sulphur Springs, MT
August 3 – 6, Pickathon, Happy Valley, OR

DOWNLOAD - Ripple Single Art  

PRODUCED BY NO I.D., EL-P & LITTLE SHALIMAR

INTRODUCES MICHAEL FIRST SOLO ALBUM SINCE R.A.P. MUSIC DUE OUT JUNE 16

WATCH AND LISTEN TO DON’T LET THE DEVIL 
(FEATURING EL-P & THANKUGOODSIR ) 

LISTEN HERE AND WATCH HERE

PREVIOUS RELEASED RUDEBOY
BBC INTRODUCING TRACK OF THE WEEK
 
SUMMER OF FESTIVALS INCLUDE READING & LEEDS,
2000 TREES, NASS FESTIVAL, THE GREAT ESCAPE,
AND BARN ON THE FARM
 
NOISY CONFIRMED TO CLOSE SEASON FINALE OF
MADE IN CHELSEA WITH LIVE PERFORMANCE
+
HOST FAST FWD TO FRIDAY STAGE AT THE GREAT ESCAPE

TORONTO, ON – April 19, 2023 – Fast rising electronic trio, NOISY, are back with their second single of the year, DESIRE, out now via Concord Records. Listen to the single here.
 
A sonic melting pot of intricate sampling, textured synth and drum patterns reinforced by captivating hooks, the vigorous energy of DESIRE is fast becoming synonymous with NOISY’s back catalogue.
 
DESIRE comes as the trio perform on the season finale of Channel 4’s Made In Chelsea, which airs May 22 and are announced to bring their celebrated club night, Fast FWD To Friday, at this year’s The Great Escape, on Thursday May 11 at 11:30pm with their own dedicated stage at The WaterBear. This new single also follows their previously released fan-favourite, RUDEBOY, was hailed as the BBC Introducing Track Of The Week.
 
DESIRE demonstrates the trio’s uncompromising consistency with generating feel-good dance-floor anthems. The accompanied Jake River Parker directed music video features a similar electrifying tone as the track itself. Strobe lights and a glitching red backdrop create an intimate mind-altering club aesthetic. Watch here.
 
Speaking on the new single, the group said: “The song is about the feeling of escape through euphoria and desire, inspired by a night out we had in Brighton years ago that turned crazy pretty quickly (as they usually do). It’s been a crowd favourite from our live shows for quite some time now so we’re gassed to have it out in the world. It’s a proper hands up in the air kinda tune and we can’t wait for people to hear the recorded version.”
 
Doing what they do best, NOISY have had an explosive start to 2023. Back on home soil after a monumental SXSW in Austin and off the back of performing at London’s Lafayette for BRITs Week, they reintroduced their celebrated Brighton club night, Fast FWD To Friday. A melting pot of DJ sets and live performance, the club night promised an exhilarating, energy-filled night out whilst emerging talent within the scene. After the success of the first sold-out show at The Prince Albert - and having blown out the windows due to the volume of the show - they’ve upgraded venues to The Hope And Ruin for their next show.
 
Festivals are where the music comes to life, and this summer offers a run of unmissable shows, including NASS Festival, Barn On The Farm, 2000 Trees and a returning slot on the BBC Radio 1 Dance Stage at the prestigious Reading & Leeds.
 
NOISY have also been announced as official artists involved in this year's Record Store Day. On April 22 the group release a 4 track 12-inch Crystal Clear vinyl featuring new single DESIRE, RUDEBOY, ALLIGATOR, and the exclusive ALL OF YOU. This will mark the group’s first ever physical release.
 
It’s been all gas no breaks for as long as NOISY can remember. The past year alone, they’ve had D&B legend High Contrast remix their single 24/7, opened for Mike Skinner, enjoyed a UK headline tour which came to London for a sold-out XOYO show and collaborated with the likes of The Prototypes, 1991, and Zero.
 
This self-sufficient, DIY mindset is one of the driving forces of NOISY (comprised of singer Cody, guitarist Connor and producer Spencer), who pride themselves on owning creative control, writing, recording and producing all of their music, designing their own merch and often shooting their own music videos.
 
If NOISY’s ambitions are no-holds barred, then they perfectly match-up to the euphoric maximalist blend of dance, drum’n’bass, jungle and electro sounds they’ve celebrated for creating.
 
2023 continues to shape up to be a standout year for NOISY - your new favourite band that sound nothing like a band.

DOWNLOAD - Press Photo | DOWNLOAD - DESIRE Artwork

PRE-ORDER NEW ALBUM IN SEARCH OF GOLD
OUT MAY 5 VIA BIRTHDAY CAKE RECORDS 

WATCH ANIMATED VISUAL FOR BIG DAWG

WATCH AND LISTEN TO PREVIOUS SINGLE TONIGHT

ROCKING UK FESTIVAL DATES AT FOCUS WALES
AND THE GREAT ESCAPE IN MAY

Toronto, ON – April 19, 2023 – Today, Canadian hip-hop trailblazer, Mouraine, teams up with LA rapper, Westside Boogie, for heavy duty collab in Big Dawg. Marking the final preview of Mouraine's forthcoming album, In Search of Gold, the bouncy, bold song booms with confident energy, heavy bass and sharp bars that carry the duo through their personal evolution process. Listen here and pre-order In Search of Gold here.

"This song is about the underdog becoming the Big Dawg. Growing up as the little guy with a big heart has always been a blessing in disguise," Mouraine shares. "It humbled me, but it also never limited or kept me from achieving anything I wanted. 'It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.' Right Boogie?"

The song arrives with a brilliant animated visual directed by side (@naboka_vlad), depicting Mouraine and Westside Boogie riding through the Rockies with undeniable, signature swagger. Watch Big Dawg here.

As In Search Of Gold nears its launch on May 5 via Birthday Cake Records, Big Dawg follows Mouraine's single, Tonight, where he tells the honest story of his humble beginnings and the roots of his mission as an artist. The track was produced by Rayannah Kroeker & deadmen, features background vocals by Begonia and a special excerpt of Mouraine's immigrant story, as told by his mother during a heartfelt call from the studio. Listen to Tonight here and watch the video for Tonight here.

The album's shiny first single, Gold, evokes the inner and outer glow of realizing self-worth and pursuing potential to the highest degree. Produced by Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) winning producer-engineer duo, deadmen (Begonia, Ashleigh Ball, Royal Canoe), Gold moves with a melodious beat and Mouraine's clever rhyme and verse. The video for Gold was filmed in Joshua Tree National Park, California and directed by Mat Dunlap and assisted by Kevin Manning.  Listen to Gold here and watch Gold here. 

The songs shared with listeners to date highlight a new era for Mouraine, and drive the energy for In Search of Gold. Mouraine worked with deadmen (Matt Peters & Matt Schellenberg) to craft new sounds, showcase Mouraine's growth as an artist, and create a sonic representation of Mouraine's life journey. The project is a collaboration with producer duo deadmen (Begonia, Royal Canoe, Ashleigh Ball, Ian Sweet), with features from his brother MOTO, Canadian R&B icon, JRDN, and more. The songs delve into Mouraine’s personal life story and deliver an intimate vulnerability complemented by captivating stories, bold lyricism and colossal beats. Audiences both familiar, or newly introduced, to Mouraine's catalogue and unparalleled stage presence will witness In Search of Gold as a byproduct of years of hard work, determination and talent, failure and loss. This album comes with as much triumph and accomplishment as it does challenge and vulnerability. 

Last month, Mouraine rocked JUNOFest in his hometown of Edmonton, and is amping up for shows in the UK in May. He'll make a big debut at FOCUS Wales Festival in Wrexham, a show at Notting Hill Arts Club in London followed by The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. Learn more about Mouraine's career below, connect with him online and stay tuned for more music as he blazes his path. 

FOCUS Wales (Wrexham, UK)
May 4 - 8:40pm @ Penny Black Room
May 5 - 11:00am @ Glyndwr TV
May 6 - 9:35pm @ The Parish

London, UK
May 8 - London, UK @ Notting Hill Arts Club (headline)
May 9 - London, UK @ The Strongroom (7pm)

The Great Escape (Brighton, UK)
May 13 - 3:15pm @ Green Door Store (Canada House)
May 13 - 9:15pm @ Patterns Up

DOWNLOAD - Big Dawg Artwork | DOWNLOAD - Mouraine Press Photo

Connect with Mouraine:  Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | TikTok

MAKES RETURN TO THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
WITH NEW ALBUM YOUR REQUESTS ARRIVING MAY 26

SPECIAL PRE-RELEASE CONCERT IN CELEBRATION OF THE ALBUM APRIL 23 AS PART OF THE COLLEGE STREET JAZZ FESTIVAL - GET TICKETS HERE

ON TOUR THROUGH SPRING AND SUMMER
INCLUDING CANADIAN DATES WITH THE OSTARA PROJECT

TORONTO, ON – April 19, 2023 – Laila Biali is here to chase the clouds away with the enchanting music video for her latest single, Pennies From Heaven! Following the song’s Friday release, Biali is thrilled to share its companion visual, showcasing performances by the talented roster of artists that feature on the track. Watch Pennies From Heaven here today, and stream/share the song here.

Biali is joined by JUNO Award-winning jazz artist, Caity Gyorgy, who shares the vocal work on Pennies From Heaven, making for a bubbly and beguiling duo take of the classic jazz standard. Michael Davidson's vibraphone and Kelly Jefferson's tenor sax add wonderfully to the sophisticated sonic landscape, making it the perfect soundtrack for spring whether you're relaxing with your morning coffee or enjoying a leisurely nightcap.

“The arrangement idea for Pennies from Heaven first came to me when I was on a plane, en route to a show,” reflects Biali. “Enjoying the aerial view of fluffy white clouds, I first heard the bassline doubled by my left-hand piano part – the band cruising along with the melody floating overtop. Caity Gyorgy was the perfect voice to bring even more levity and momentum. She's an effortless improviser, and I love the interplay of her scat with the vibes and sax. As the saying goes, ‘spring showers bring May flowers,’ and that's the feeling I hope people get as they listen.”

Of the video, she adds: “When Caity came over to film the video for Pennies from Heaven together, it was straight after the 2023 JUNO Awards nominee press conference where she received a nomination. It was fun to experience some of her excitement in that moment and even more fun to see her take home the JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year – for the second year in a row – last month!” 

The song is the latest release from Biali’s new album, Your Requests, which is set for release on May 26^th and sees the multi-award-winning vocalist, pianist and arranger return to the Great American Songbook for the first time in more than 10 years. Widely recognized for her original material, this shift back to the classic jazz repertoire was prompted by Biali’s delight in fulfilling the song requests by her fans. When she put out the call on social media asking her followers what tunes they’d like to hear her cover, more than 150 songs were submitted. The album debuts a collection of Laila’s dynamic and personal arrangements in response to her listeners, which she describes as a musical love letter to them. Pre-save Your Requests here.

Fans will get a special live preview of the songs found on Your Requests this weekend, when Biali performs at the College Street Jazz Festival on Sunday, April 23. Tickets are available here, and Biali will be back on the road through the spring and summer with tour dates in Europe, followed by a run of Canadian shows with jazz supergroup, The Ostara Project. See below for a full list of dates where you can catch Laila Biali live, and stay tuned for more to come from Your Requests!

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES:
April 23 – Toronto, ON – College Street Jazz Festival
May 25 – Bremen, DE – KITO
May 26 – Cologne, DE – Salon de Jazz
May 27 – Stuttgart, DE – BIX Jazzclub
May 28 – Berlin, DE – Jazz Club A-Trane
May 29 – Bad Meinberg, DE – Red Horn District
May 31 – Paris, FR – Sunset Sunside
June 1 – London, UK – Ronnie Scott’s
June 17 – Woodstock, GA – Elm Street Arts Village
June 22 – Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Jazz Festival *
June 23 – Medicine Hat, AB – Medicine Hat Jazz Festival *
June 24 – Vancouver, BC – Vancouver Jazz Festival *
June 27 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Jazz Festival *
June 28 – Toronto, ON – Toronto Jazz Festival *
June 30 – Saskatoon, SK – Saskatoon Jazz Festival *
July 1 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Jazz Festival *
July 7 – Montreal, QC – Montreal Jazz Festival *
July 15 – Niagara, ON - Niagara Jazz Festival *
*with The Ostara Project

DOWNLOAD – album cover art
DOWNLOAD – Pennies From Heaven single art
DOWNLOAD – hi-res photo

ABOUT LAILA BIALI
Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music national radio host, Laila Biali, has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents from New York City's Carnegie Hall to Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts, and supported international icon Sting. Her latest full album release, Out of Dust, received rave reviews and was nominated for a 2021 JUNO Award. In 2020, Laila was honoured by SOCAN Music with the Hagood Hardy Award for Excellence in Songwriting. In 2019, Laila’s eponymous release won her a JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. The year prior, she was awarded top prize at the Canadian Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category. Laila was also the youngest-ever double winner at Canada’s National Jazz Awards when she was named SOCAN Composer of the Year and Keyboardist of the Year. She received her first JUNO nomination for Tracing Light (2011), and a spot on DownBeat Magazine's Best Albums of the Year for both Live in Concert (2013) and Out of Dust (2020). In September of 2017, Laila was brought on as the host for CBC Music's national radio show, Saturday Night Jazz, a weekly show broadcast to millions of listeners across Canada. While Laila continues to earn high honours in the jazz world, her signature sound transcends genre as she "masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy" (Washington Post). Her forthcoming 2023 release – Your Requests – showcases personal arrangements of jazz classics requested by her followers and features guest vocalists Kurt Elling, Emilie-Claire Barlow, and Caity Gyorgy plus instrumentalists Anat Cohen, Grégoire Maret, tenor saxophonist Kelly Jefferson, bassist George Koller, and drummers Larnell Lewis and Ben Wittman.

NEW ALBUM BIRDS, BEES, THE CLOUDS AND THE TREES OUT NEXT FRIDAY, APRIL 28 VIA LAST GANG/MNRK

FEATURES CONTRIBUTIONS FROM KADHJA BONET, TOBi, M.E.D., GUILTY SIMPSON, NANNA.B

PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE

TUNE IN TO LIVESTREAM Q&A AND PERFORMANCE
ON APRIL 27 @ 8 PM EST AT BANDCAMP

 "Harrison enlists MED and Guilty Simpson, whose verses walk the line between optimistic and cynical, despite rapping over the Toronto producer’s lightweight, jazzy beat."
– Complex Canada (Best New Canadian Tracks This Week – Bump)
 
"The track's retro feel is instantly nostalgic — the instrumentals are reminiscent of the ragtime soundtracks of classic cartoons, plus the crackling sound of spinning vinyl amplifies the warm, rich vibe that dominates the album."
– CBC Music (Songs You Need To Hear – Bump)
 
“Bonet's ethereal vocals are appropriate for a song titled Float.
The Los Angeles-based R&B singe…glides effortlessly 
over Harrison's bass and drums-driven production.” 
– Exclaim! (Track Feature – Float)

“Harrison is a high-achieving polymath... His work fuses synthetic beats with complex, jazz-like arrangements." - NPR Music
 
"Upbeat yet meditative, complex yet breezy, the track is emblematic of Harrison’s range, and undoubtedly confirms him as an innovative artist to watch." – Consequence
 
“...It's got some cool guests, including Kadhja Bonet, who's on the recently-released, psychedelic soul-leaning 'Float,' and rappers MED and Guilty Simpson, who are on the just-released 'Bump,' which will take you right back to the early '90s jazzy alt-rap era."
– Brooklyn Vegan

TORONTO, ON – April 19, 2023 – JUNO, UK MVA + Prism Prize nominated Toronto producer and musical polymath, Harrison, has been cultivating excitement around the launch of his anticipated new album, Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees. Out next Friday, April 28 (Last Gang Records/MNRK), he shares a glimpse of the project's horizon with Blue Sky - a stunning song featuring the smooth vocals of Danish, LA-based artist, Nanna.B. The key-laden, ethereal R&B-forward tune glides, like colours across a watercolour landscape painting, infusing vibrant grooves as Nanna.B proclaims “shine, my love, just like the sun.” Listen here, check out the visualizer here and pre-order Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees here. 

"Nanna captured the vibe of the instrumental for this one," Harrison adds on the collab with the artist, who is know for her work with Raphael Saadiq, Hodgy Beats and Mndsgn. "Nanna and I chatted earlier last year over Zoom about the effects on the pandemic and how we got through it. I think she captures the solitude of the situation while also floating across the beat."
 
Harrison’s innovative nature shines in Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees: a 16-song collection that highlights his affinity and dedication to the piano, blended with strong grooves, classic and contemporary jazz ingredients, sharp verses and prose lined with Brazilian bossa, funk, old-school hip-hop and rhythmic texture. The album taps into themes of awakening from daydreaming, impacts of solitude, odes to younger selves, emerging from dark moments, honouring family members that have passed, carefreeness and more. The songs incorporate an array of instrumentation including Farfisa keys, breakbeats and a music box that was gifted to Harrison, as highlighted in the song of its namesake. Harrison drew inspiration from cartoons such as Looney Tunes and Gumball to Vince Guaraldi soundtracks.

Blue Sky follows Harrison's previous album singles: Bump - a dream connect with some of his heroes, M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson - alongside Inthecoupe,  a revved-up instrumental ode to cruising in your custom whip. A deep dive into Harrison’s universe, exciting guest features include LA-based songstress Kadhja Bonet (Float), fellow Toronto artist TOBi (on 2022-relesed single, Outta This World), and previously released instrumental gems, A View From The Sky, Like When We Were Kids, Around You. 

To complement Harrison's artistic vision, he enlisted acclaimed illustrator, Elijah Anderson, and the design and animation of Jeremy White to craft single artwork that recalls classic Blue Note covers and iconic Saturday morning cartoons like Schoolhouse Rock!. The album art was illustrated by Kento IIDA and designed by Jeremy White - visit Harrison's YouTube channel to view them all.

On the eve of his album release (Thursday, April 27), Harrison will share an exclusive livestreamed performance and engage in a Q&A on Bandcamp at 8:00 p.m. EST. Tune in here.

Learn more about Harrison in his bio below and keep your keen ears open for the launch of Birds, Bees, The Clouds and The Trees next week. 

DOWNLOAD - Blue Sky Artwork

DOWNLOAD - Album Artwork |  DOWNLOAD - Hi Res Press Photo (by Luis Mora)

Connect with Harrison: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Spotify | TikTok | Soundcloud

About Harrison
When Harrison (Harrison Robinson) began working on his third album in his modest Toronto sudio in 2019, the producer and composer felt a strong desire to his artistic roots. “I knew I wanted to just make what I thought was cool, regardless of it being cheesy,” he says of the piano-centred compositions that would become Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees. “Chick Corea had a quote along the lines of ‘you have to find what sounds beautiful to you’ and that really stuck a chord with me.”
 
Like his previous two albums, Apricity (2018) and his 2016 debut, Checkpoint Titanium (which earned the  attention of the prestigious Polaris Music Prize), Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees sees a handful of guests stepping into the producer’s technicoloured world, including Kadhja Bonet, TOBi, Nanna.B, M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson (their first reunion since J Dilla’s The Shining in 2006) To help complement his artistic vision, the producer enlisted the help of illustrator Elijah Anderson, whose single artwork recalls classic Blue Note covers and classic Saturday morning cartoons like Schoolhouse Rock.
 
Taken as a whole, Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees is an assured and joyful statement from a young artist evolving and finely honing his craft. Or as Robinson himself puts it, “It’s the music that I dreamed about making as a kid.” 

About Last Gang
Last Gang is a music company founded in 2003 and credited with launching the careers of Metric, Death From Above 1979, Mother Mother and MSTRKRFT. The company is also well known for its work with Arkells, Stars, Keys N Krates, Lights, and Chromeo. Last Gang is a MNRK Music Group company. www.lastgang.com

SHARES NEW SINGLE/VIDEOVERY HIGH

LIFE UNDER THE GUN DUE JUNE 23 VIA LOMA VISTA RECORDINGS

Toronto, ON – April 18, 2023 – Los Angeles' Militarie Gun announces their debut album, Life Under The Gun, due June 23rd via Loma Vista Recordings. The 12-track project will include the previously-released single, Do It Faster, as well as today's new single, Very High, which arrives with a Mason Mercer-directed music video.Very High distills vocalist and bandleader Ian Shelton's uncanny ability to marry instantly-memorable hooks with classic punk anthems, this time letting the song's soaring chorus take the spotlight. It is quintessential Militarie Gun while marking their most direct and accessible musical statement to date. Life Under The Gun is available to pre-order now on limited edition vinyl, CD, and cassette here.

Speaking about the new single, Shelton says, "'Very High' centers around the desire to escape the embarrassment of day to day life as much as possible. From the lyrics, to the video to the cover art of the album, it’s about struggling with something no one else sees, 'I’ve been feeling very down, so I get very high.'”

Additionally, Militarie Gun announces two headline shows in the US next month. Before embarking on a string of EU dates including a sold out show in London, Militarie Gun will perform in San Pedro at The Sardine with Modern Color on May 6th and upon returning, the band is set to play in Joshua Tree at Giant Rock on May 27th. Then in June and July, Militarie Gun returns to Europe to perform at multiple festivals, namely Outbreak, Kliko, Roskilde, Metropolis, 2000 Trees and Ieper before returning stateside to perform at Chicago's The Rumble festival on July 21st and 22nd. See full live dates below and get more ticket info at militariegun.com.

Life Under The Gun is almost impossible to describe without bouncing between contradictions. Is it abnormally aggressive pop music or is it unusually catchy hardcore? Is it deeply intellectual or is it satisfyingly primal? Is it a vulnerable attempt to unpack lifelong cycles of hurt, or is it a collection of world-beating, absurdist punk anthems? In the end, the answer is obvious: it is all of it. It is Militarie Gun.

Since forming in 2020, the group have been releasing music and touring at a startling rate, and while Life Under The Gun feels like a culmination of this recent hard-earned momentum, the record is inextricably linked to Shelton’s past. “I grew up in a household with family members struggling with addiction,” he explains. “It was an oppressive force. We were always wondering, ‘Is it going to be a good day or a bad day? Are the cops going to come today? What am I going to come home to after school?'” The challenges of his homelife were only exacerbated by living in Enumclaw, WA, a sparsely populated rural suburb where Shelton spent his formative years longing for a way out. In this difficult and stifling environment, the roots of Life Under The Gun began to grow. As he began to pick up instruments, play in bands, and write his own songs, music quickly became a vital outlet for self-expression, but Shelton couldn’t shake the idea that it was also a literal escape route. 

What followed was a flurry of activity that still hasn’t let up. After relocating to Los Angeles and forced to stay put during the 2020 lockdown, Shelton’s restless creative drive took over and he spontaneously wrote the first songs that became Militarie Gun. The sound was decidedly new for him: firmly rooted in punk and hardcore but more hook-driven, pulling from influences like Guided By Voices, Fugazi and The Jesus Lizard. Shelton quickly recorded Militarie Gun’s 2020 debut EP, My Life Is Over, by himself, then rounded out the lineup with guitarists Nick Cogan and William Acuña, and drummer Vince Nguyen (Max Epstein played bass on Life Under The Gun). 2021 saw the release of the dual All Roads Lead To The Gun EPs and the start of a seemingly endless run of tour dates. In 2022, Militarie Gun teamed up with Dazy for the critically-acclaimed collaborative single, Pressure Cooker, which was soon followed by the band signing to Loma Vista Recordings and releasing a deluxe edition of the All Roads Lead To The Gun EPs that included even more new material.

Militarie Gun soon had the makings of Life Under The Gun: the kind of debut album that feels like a true arrival, one forged by a lifetime of experience and effort that’s now allowed an artist to fully come into their own. Engineered by Taylor Young at The Pit Recording Studio, the album’s 12 tracks take all of the best parts of Militarie Gun’s earlier work and amps them up to the highest possible degree. It sounds massive without sacrificing the punk spark–full of driving drums, distorted bass lines, and of course Shelton’s instantly recognizable roar–only this time everything is bigger and even catchier. “This is what I thought we sounded like all along,” Shelton laughs. “It’s always felt like a melody-forward band to me, but I think now we’re finally achieving what I was always setting out to do.” 

Listen to and watch the video for Very High and pre-order / save Life Under The Gunabove and see below for upcoming live dates and more info about Life Under The Gun.

Upcoming Live Dates
* = w/ Rival Schools
^ = w/ Modern Color

5/06 - San Pedro, CA @ The Sardine^
5/09 - London, UK @ The George Tavern SOLD OUT
5/11 - Brighton, UK @ The Great Escape Festival
5/12 - Brighton, UK @ The Great Escape Festival
5/14 - Paris, FR @ Le Klub
5/15 - Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
5/26 -  Las Vegas, NV @ Punk Rock Bowling 
5/27 -  Joshua Tree, CA @ Giant Rock (Desert show)
6/23 -  Manchester, UK @ Outbreak Fest
6/24 - Haarlem, NL @ Kliko Fest
7/01 - Roskilde, DK @ Roskilde Fest
7/02 - Rotterdam, NL @ Metropolis Fest
7/03 - Berlin, DE @ Hole44*
7/04 - Cologne, DE @ Gebäude 9 *
7/05 - Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat*
7/07 - Cheltenham, UK @ 2000 Trees Festival
7/08 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom*
7/09 - Ieper, BE @ Ieper Fest
7/21-22- Chicago, IL @ The Rumble

DOWNLOAD - Press Photo | DOWNLOAD - Album Art

Connect with Militarie Gun:  Instagram | YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | TikTok

PERFORMS HAWÁI - HIS TRACK LOVED BY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD AND TOPPED THE BILLBOARD
HOT LATIN SONGS CHART FOR NINE WEEKS IN A ROW

TORONTO, ON – April 17, 2023 – In episode 310, Colombian global superstar, 2018 Latin GRAMMY winner and 2023 GRAMMY Award Nominee, Maluma, makes his first appearance on THE FIRST TAKE.

With his star continuing to rise across the globe, this Latin Urban Pop phenom will perform Hawái, his song that topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart for 9 weeks in a row. Hawái also became the first number-one single on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and topped the charts in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and Spain.

Loved by people around the world, the song is an expression of sincere romanticism. Enjoy Maluma's alluring and sweet, smoky voice, groovy mood, and a South American twist on this one-shot performance, only on THE FIRST TAKE.
 
Maluma's THE FIRST TAKE performance on YouTube will be available all around the world. Premiere will be available for free on the YouTube channel, THE FIRST TAKE, on April 17^th 8am EST / 6am PDT and on April 17^th at 10pm JST here. 

THE FIRST TAKE is a YouTube channel from Japan that films and releases videos featuring artist performances shot in a single take. The channel has over 7 million subscribers -- the most out of all omnibus music channels in Japan. Performances are filmed in a pure white space with the artist in front of a single mic. The production is simple and stripped down, and the resulting footage highlights the artist's pure talent.
 
The channel is popular with the international audience, with about 30 per cent of the subscribers being overseas users from countries and regions such as Taiwan, Indonesia, the United States, and the Philippines.

DOWNLOAD - Press Photo

About Maluma
Maluma is a Latin musician, known for Latin pop, urban, reggaeton and salsa. He’s been a mainstay on the Billboard charts since his first track hit the Latin airplay and Hot Latin Songs charts in 2014 and has also crossed over with hits on Billboard 100. A social media sensation, Maluma was the first male Latino artist to surpass 50 million followers on Instagram and is currently the number one Latin male artist on the platform with 63M followers
 
Among Maluma’s best-known songs are Felices Los 4, HP, Hawái (with The Weeknd) and Corazon (with Nego do Borel), all of which hit the Billboard Hot 100. He’s also known for collaborating with music’s biggest names including Shakira on Chantaje in 2016 and Clandestino in 2018 and Madonna on Medellín in 2019.
 
Maluma has released six studio albums: Magia in 2012; Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy in 2015; F.A.M.E. in 2018; 11:11 in 2019; Papi Juancho in 2020; and The Love & Sex Tape in 2022. He was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY for best new artist in 2012 and won the Latin GRAMMY for best contemporary pop vocal album for 2018’s F.A.M.E., He also received a best Latin pop album GRAMMY nomination for 11:11 in 2020.
 
He has also added movie actor to his resume, voicing the character of Mariano in Disney’s animated favorite Encanto in 2021 and starring as Bastian alongside Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson in Marry Me in 2022.

LISTEN HERE
 
LEAD SINGLE KID REMAINS AT #1 AT AAA
AND TOP 5 AT ALTERNATIVE RADIO
 
NEW STUDIO ALBUM POUR IT OUT INTO THE NIGHT
OUT JUNE 2 ON CONCORD RECORDS
 
ON TOUR THIS SUMMER WITH TORONTO STOP JULY 26

“The Revivalists focus on the positive on new single Kid [with] the feeling that in this cluttered world, we must block out all
the distractions to find our most authentic self.” - PEOPLE

“[‘The Long Con’ is an] urgent, highly chantable call-to-arms – a bracing dose of soul-charged alt rock with heavy, bluesy bite and a socially astute heart.” – LouderSound

“The Revivalists' sound covers a lot of ground and harkens back to many of their diverse influences…but they are constantly moving forward.” – Grammy.com 

“A high energy, seamless blend of soulful, horn-abetted rock and roll…inching closer to pop superstardom…” – Relix  

"... a creative, compelling blend of musical ingenuity and heart..." 
– Billboard 

TORONTO, ON – April 14, 2023 – Chart-topping rock band, The Revivalists, have released a brand new album track, Down In The Dirt, today from their forthcoming studio album, Pour It Out Into The Night (out June 2 via Concord Records), as lead radio single, Kid, remains at #1 at AAA for the second week in a row (their fourth career #1 at the format) and Top 5 at Alternative Radio.
 
Featuring a stark, driving guitar line, a rootsy melody, and warm melodic vocal harmonies, Down In The Dirt paints a portrait of the intersection of family, childhood, and religion. Listen to Down In The Dirt here  and pre-save/pre-order Pour It Out Into The Night here. Each pre-order includes an instant download of Down In The Dirt, The Long Con and Kid.

“Down in the Dirt is like a mini family epic that reckons with the big questions of life. I was inspired to write this song after happening upon a performance by ‘Southern Gothic’ New Orleans folk trio called The Wanting. I was struck by their song called Dark Road. (Chris Jacob is credited as a co-writer on the song for the inspiration). So, I listened back to that song while walking my dog the next day and the first lines of ‘Down in the Dirt’ popped in my head, and I completed the song over the next few months before the world went on pause for the pandemic,” says guitarist, Zack Feinberg.

The Revivalists’ hit lead single Kid – which has become the first ever song to hit 700+ plays in a week on the Mediabase AAA Chart – is a hopeful anthem invoking the zest for life, self-belief, catharsis and “living for the spirit now” as the song declares, featuring an infectious melody and piano peeking through bright acoustic guitar as intricate layers of the band's distinctive instrumentation power a euphoric chantable chorus.  Directed by Johnny Chew, the graffiti-inspired music video features artful, eye-popping stop-motion animation of the band against a backdrop that pays homage to the architectural and artistic aesthetics that define the band’s home of New Orleans. Watch the Kid video here. 

The band also recently released the politically charged album track, The Long Con. Featuring a gospel-style chant and a punchy groove amped up by waves of distortion, the track acknowledges the deep divisions in our country with the hope that we can hold onto the power of love.

Pour It Out Into The Night is a life-affirming album about living in the moment that offers both an unburdening and an appreciation for the here and now, fueled by lessons in gratitude and life realizations. As the world came to a standstill in the years since their last album, Take Good Care, personal experiences and life challenges abounded, with band members having their first children, getting married, and navigating the mental hurdles of lockdown.  The band’s process for this record was the most self-guided one yet, and was produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer, Rich Costey [Muse, Foster the People, Death Cab for Cutie], with co-production from lead vocalist and guitarist, David Shaw, Feinberg, and the rest of the band.
 
The Revivalists are renowned for their live prowess, soulful alt-rock anthems, and distinct mix of many of the classic styles of American music, led by the incredible voice of front man David Shaw, will deliver a big hometown set at New Orleans JazzFest on April 29 and are also set to perform at festivals including Bonnaroo in June and Lollapalooza in August before embarking on their North American tour, including a Toronto stop on July 26, co-headline dates with The Head and The Heart beginning June 30, and co-headline dates with Band Of Horses beginning July 28. After three consecutive sell-outs at the famed venue, they return to Red Rocks in Colorado for a headline show on September 14. For tickets, please visit www.therevivalists.com.
 
Eight-piece rock 'n' roll collective The Revivalists – David Shaw [lead vocals, guitar], Zack Feinberg [guitar], Andrew Campanelli [drums], George Gekas [bass], Ed Williams [pedal steel guitar], Rob Ingraham [saxophone], Michael Girardot [keyboard, trumpet], and PJ Howard [drums, percussion] – have earned multiplatinum success, more than 800 million streams, multiple Adult Alternative #1s and Alternative Radio hits, major media praise, numerous national television performances, and sold-out shows at hallowed venues such as Radio City Music Hall, The Ryman and Red Rocks. Their philanthropic umbrella fund, Rev Causes,  supports a variety of organizations dedicated to reviving and investing in our communities, our health, and our environment. By donating a portion of ticket sales, through fan donations, and a variety of other fundraising efforts, the band assists multiple national and local organizations in building a better future.
 
UPCOMING TOUR DATES
April 28 – 30 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 
April 29 - New Orleans LA @ The Fillmore 
May 27 - Greenwich, CT @ Roger Sherman Baldwin Park
May 28 - Pittsburgh, PA @ WonderWorks Fest
June 3 - Littleton, CO @ Breckenridge Brewery
June 9 - Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
June 10 - Beech Mountain, NC @ Beech Mountain Resort
June 18 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo 
June 30 - Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theater #
July 1 - Waite Park, MN @ The Ledge Amphitheater #
July 3 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ McGrath Amphitheatre #
July 5 - Selbyville, DE @ Freeman Arts Pavilion #
July 6 - Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater #
July 8 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion #
July 9 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage (with The Head and The Heart only)
July 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at the Mann #
July 14 - Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater #
July 15 - Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion #
July 26 - Toronto, ON @ HISTORY (with The Heavy Heavy only)
July 28 - Chautauqua, NY @ Chautauqua Amphitheater ^
July 29 - Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park ^
August 1 - Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater *
August 3 - Oshkosh, WI @ Leach Amphitheater *
August 5 - Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
August 6 - Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion *
August 8 - Portland, ME @ Thompson's Point ^
August 10 - Brooklyn, NY @ Prospect Park ^
August 11 - Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion ^
August 31 - Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre *
September 2 - Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield Amphitheater (with The Heavy Heavy only)
September 3 - Seattle, WA @ Bumbershoot Festival
September 6 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas *
September 7 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series *
September 9 - San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park *
September 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre ^
September 14 - Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre (support from Band of Horses & The Heavy Heavy)
September 17 - Telluride, CO @ Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
 
# co-headline with The Head and The Heart & support from Jaime Wyatt
^ co-headline with Band of Horses
* co-headline with Band of Horses & support from The Heavy Heavy

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WATCH CBS THIS MORNING SATURDAY SESSION PERFORMANCE OF NOTHING LEFT TO GIVE HERE
 
NEW LP TIRED HEARTS IS AN INDIE-POP REVELATION 
SET FOR RELEASE MAY 5 VIA FANTASY
 
25-DATE TIRED HEARTS TOUR RESUMES MAY 12 WITH TORONTO SHOW MAY 16

TORONTO, ON – April 11, 2023 – BAILEN, siblings Daniel, David, and Julia BAILEN, today released the impassioned, pop anthem  Nothing Left To Give, a track from their forthcoming album, Tired Hearts, due May 5 via Fantasy Records. Listen here and pre-order the album here.
 
This past Saturday, the band appeared for the second time on CBS This Morning Saturday, check out their sparkling performances, here.  
 
Commenting on Nothing Left To Give, Julia Bailen stated, “Nothing Left to Give came from feeling so overwhelmed that you no longer care if everything goes wrong. The song is a mantra to help me crawl out of a depression hole, to help me clean my room for the first time in a while, call a friend when I need to talk, or keep an overwhelming day in perspective, even when it feels like you won’t survive it.”
 
BAILEN is back with Tired Hearts, a taut, synth-driven album, showcasing radiant harmonies and adventurous arrangements. At times both intricate and playful, measured and elaborate, the album’s 12 original songs wrestle with an uncertain future where ethics and morality—both communal and personal—are constantly shifting. Tired Hearts beats with empathy, vulnerability, and resolve, navigating the space between the heart’s expectation and the head’s sober reality.
 
Produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee) and BAILEN, and mixed by Lars Stalfors (Soccer Mommy, St. Vincent, Local Natives) Tired Hearts’ highlights include the recently released sparkling new wave/indie pop banger, Call It Like It Is, written by the band and X Ambassadors’ Adam Levin and Sam Harris. The track’s hilarious video, directed and edited by the band’s David Bailen – is a fictionalized account of a scary real-life catfishing episode they recently experienced while on tour, watch here. Previously the band also shared the piercing, unforgettable title track, Tired Hearts, listen here.  
 
The album also includes the tender, hushed intimacy of These Bones, and the moving BRCA (Nothing Takes Me Down), a title derived from the breast cancer gene Julia shares with her mother (a breast cancer survivor). Over a slow building rhythmic pulse, Julia sings of hospital gowns and uncertainty, untying a complex knot of familial anxiety, guilt, and acceptance, while embracing the determination to move forward: I’ll still live like I’m dying/But I won’t let it take me down. “It’s about finding ways to not be defined by these circumstances, and to move past them with resilience,” she affirms.
 
Known for their stunning vocals and sharp, literate songwriting, BAILEN have cultivated a passionate following and emerged in indie circles via word of mouth, robust playlisting (with well over 25 millions streams to date!) and steady touring with artists such as Hozier, Amos Lee, The Lone Bellow, and Joseph, to name a few. 
 
BAILEN’s nation-wide, 25-date tour resumes on May 12, with a stop in Toronto on May 16, before finishing with a hometown show at New York’s venerable Le Poisson Rouge on May 20.  
 
BAILEN ON TOUR:
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brendas
May 13 – Washington, D.C. – Miracle Theatre
May 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café
May 16 – Toronto, ON – The Drake Hotel
May 18 – Fairfield, CT – Stageone
May 19 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
May 20 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge

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TORONTO, ON – April 11, 2023 – Vancouver-based record producer and multi-instrumentalist, zensei ゼンセー (ZEN-say), releases his highly anticipated debut album, destination heartbreak, via Monstercat Records today. The record serves as a raw and honest portrayal of the ups and downs of love, as songs explore sadness and resentment, as well as melancholic and introspective avenues. “But through it all, there's a sense of hope that runs through the album - despite the heartbreaks that have shaped me,” says zensei ゼンセー. “I hope that listeners will find comfort and solace in my music, and maybe even see a reflection of their own experiences.” Listen to low-fi leaning, hip-hop laden and soothing, destination heartbreak, here.
 
To further celebrate the release of destination heartbreak, there will be a live zensei ゼンセー performance premiering on the Monstercat Silk’s YouTube channel, tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time, which you can check out here.
 
For zensei ゼンセー, the making of destination heartbreak was both an exhilarating and nerve-wracking experience. Differing from his previous work, he used down sampling and ran it through old tape and amps at his home studio. This gave each song a stronger vintage feel, pushing him out of his comfort zone and helping zensei ゼンセー grow as an artist.
 
“I took a leap of faith and started experimenting with new sounds, genres, and writing techniques. It was daunting at first, but as I delved deeper into the creative process, I felt a renewed sense of excitement and inspiration,” zensei ゼンセー adds. “I found myself taking risks and trying things I never would have considered before, and the results have been incredible. Each new song feels like a breakthrough, a step forward on my musical journey.”
 
Keep up to date with zensei’s ゼンセー musical journey on his socials below and check out the album’s track by track for some more insight into themes and stories behind the music.
 
destination heartbreak Tracklist:
1. dreaming of you
2. stay
3. spadina 3am
4. who we are
5. just friends
6. brentwood station
7. kaleidoscope
8. parker 6am
9. magic
10. dreaming of you too
11. destination heartbreak

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JESUS HE KNOWS ME TRACK & VIDEO OUT NOW

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WATCH NEW WEBISODE CHAPTER 17: NAP TIME LIVE NOW

TORONTO, ON – April 9, 2023 - Fresh off winning Best Rock Album of the Year at the iHeart Radio Music Awards, Ghost announces the coming of PHANTOMIME, a five-song covers EP intended from the start to follow last year’s international chart-topping opus, IMPERA. A diverse and spellbinding sampling of the GRAMMY Award-winning band’s musical DNA, PHANTOMIME is comprised of covers of classics and deep cuts by Television, Genesis, The Stranglers, Iron Maiden and Tina Turner. PHANTOMIME pays tribute in equal measure to every one of these unlikely bedfellow, influences while stamping them all with Ghost’s undeniable sonic signature.

The announcement of PHANTOMIME’s impending release also solves the mystery of Ghost’s recent, Jesus Is Coming campaign, as referenced in the Good Friday premiere of the newest installment of the band’s long-running webisode series, Chapter 17: Nap Time. PHANTOMIME’s May 18 release via Loma Vista Recordings is heralded by Ghost’s interpretation of Genesis’ 1992 satirical stab at televangelists, Jesus He Knows Me, available now to stream and download, and as an instant grat track with pre-orders of the EP.

This second coming of Jesus He Knows Me is accompanied by an Alex Ross Perry-directed video that will surely make the case that one person’s beauty is another’s blasphemy. Culminating in a climactic ritual that must be seen to be believed, Ghost's visual interpretation of Jesus He Knows Me rises to the occasion in unholy fashion — and then some. Viewer discretion is advised: i.ghost-official.com/JesusVideo.

The Easter Sunday release of the Jesus He Knows Me track and video continues two established Ghost traditions: 1) Following up the release of a full length studio album with uniquely Ghost-ified cover versions, past efforts having included reinterpretations of favourites by Abba, The Beatles, Depeche Mode, Roky Erickson, Eurythmics, Metallica, Pet Shop Boys and many more; and 2) Challenging, confronting and upending societal conventions and authority figures, often taking on specific antagonists — in this case, Father Jim DeFroque, host of the evangelical radio show, Jesus Talk, with Father Jim DeFroque on KLAQ in El Paso TX — and also star of the Jesus He Knows Me video.   

PHANTOMIME’s release will coincide with Ghost’s first live dates of 2023, beginning with a May/June European run of festival and headline dates including appearances at Primavera Sound 2023 where the band will share a bill with Blur, Depeche Mode, Halsey and Kendrick Lamar, among others, and Sweden Rock Festival 2023, where Ghost will be one of four headliners alongside Def Leppard, Iron Maiden and Motley Crue. Ghost will then make its triumphant return to North America, for its RE-IMPERATOUR U.S.A. 2023 summer tour with special guest Amon Amarth. RE-IMPERATOUR U.S.A. 2023  kicks off August 2nd in Concord, CA, with stops in more than two dozen cities before its two-night finale the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on September 11th and — recently added by popular demand — September 12th.

PHANTOMIME Tracklist:
1. See No Evil (Television)
2. Jesus He Knows Me (Genesis)
3. Hanging Around (The Stranglers)
4. Phantom of the Opera (Iron Maiden)
5. We Don’t Need Another Hero (Thunderdome) (Tina Turner)

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SHARES NEW SINGLE DREAMING OUT LOUD
FEATURING IVAN NEVILLE AND RUTHIE FOSTER
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SPRING HEADLINING TOUR KICKS OFF MAY 5
DARK SIDE OF THE MULE SUMMER TOUR LAUNCHES JULY 22
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"Warren Haynes is a meaty and masterful player, as well as a soulful singer and songwriter – an all-star." –  Rolling Stone

“Gov’t Mule is an essential, iconic American band.” – Guitar World

“[Warren Haynes is] one of the most celebrated, legendary guitar pros.” – Billboard

"[Gov't Mule's] songs stomp and wail with unmistakable energy and heft." –  NPR

“Brilliant and never predictable…an effortless combination of blues, soul and classic roots-rock…innovative and commanding.” – American Songwriter

“One of the greatest live bands in existence.” – Music Connection

“Haynes and the band deliver a world-class musical experience.” – Goldmine

TORONTO, ON – April 5, 2023 – Renowned GRAMMY-nominated band, Gov’t Mule, has announced their new studio album, Peace…Like A River, will be released this summer and has shared the first single, Dreaming Out Loud, featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster. For the stirring new song, GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer, Warren Haynes, wove together inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Robert and John Kennedy, and the late civil rights leader and U.S. Representative, John Lewis – listen to Dreaming Out Loud here. 

Peace…Like A River, the band’s 12^th studio album and follow-up to their chart-topping, GRAMMY-nominated blues album, Heavy Load Blues, will be released on June 16 via Fantasy Records. The 12-song rock collection also features guest appearances from Billy Bob Thornton, Celisse, and Billy F Gibbons, the latter of whom performed with Haynes this past Sunday night at the CMT Music Awards for an incredible tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd. Peace…Like A River is available to pre-order and pre-save on DSPs here. Each digital pre-save will include an instant download of Dreaming Out Loud. In addition, the Peace…Like A River Deluxe Edition (available on CD only) includes the original 12-track album plus the special five-track Time Of The Signs Bonus EP, which features four brand-new, unreleased tracks and an alternate version of the album track, The River Only Flows One Way, with Warren taking lead vocals.

Watch the Making Of album trailer here.

“Peace…Like A River is very ambitious from a musical arrangement standpoint in the way that a lot of the songs take twists and turns that is not common in today’s pop music world,” shared Haynes. “At the same time, it’s very much a song record and covers a lot of ground, stylistically speaking. Song for song maybe my favorite one.”

The tracks on Peace…Like A River explore the many sides of Gov’t Mule and bring together all the qualities that have earned the four-piece – Haynes [guitar, vocals], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Jorgen Carlsson [bass] – the beloved stature they enjoy today. Concise songcraft coexists seamlessly with the band’s trademark instrumental journeys. Songs longer than pop convention are somehow still compact: they’re explorative but never meandering; the tunes are at once both wide-ranging and tightly focused.  Thematically, the new album explores the seismic changes the world has gone through over the past few years. Influenced both in his songwriting and playing by what Haynes calls “the golden era of rock, soul, jazz and blues,” Gov’t Mule combines the best and most enduring qualities from all those musical strains to create a timeless piece of art on Peace…Like A River that could have easily been released during rock ‘n roll’s classic 70s classic.

Peace…Like A River was recorded during the same sessions as Heavy Load Blues at The Power Station New England with co-producer, John Paterno (Elvis Costello, Bonnie Raitt, Los Lobos), alongside Haynes. The albums, however, were created in different rooms, with no shared gear or instruments, keeping the two concurrent projects with their own unique identity and character.

One distinguishing difference on Peace…Like A River is the presence of talented friends in important guest roles. Billy F Gibbons’ trademark vocals underscore the tasty ZZ Top textures that inform the humour-infused, Shake Our Way Out, while Billy Bob Thornton adds his distinctive vocals to The River Only Flows One Way. For introductory track, Dreaming Out Loud, Haynes wanted a Sly and the Family Stone vocal style where different singers take different sections of the song, so he called upon previous collaborators blues great Ruthie Foster, whose backing vocals graced Mule’s 2006 album High & Mighty, and longtime friend, New Orleans soul legend, Ivan Neville. Lastly, rising soul artist Celisse adds her incredible vocals to Just Across The River.

Gov’t Mule will be out on the road this year in support of Peace…Like A River. First up, the band heads out on a 10-date spring headlining tour, which kicks off May 5 in New Orleans during Jazz Fest, stops at The Ryman in Nashville on May 12 and wraps in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville, NC with back-to-back shows at Salvage Station’s Outdoor Stage on May 19 and 20. Then, this summer, Gov’t Mule is bringing back their extremely rare Pink Floyd tribute Dark Side of the Mule tour for a 12-date summer amphitheater run that includes a stop at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre on August 7. The Dark Side of the Mule Tour, produced by Live Nation, will feature a full Gov’t Mule set leading into DSOTM, as well as special guest Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening, and will mark the final time Mule will perform the acclaimed set, which first debuted in 2008 and has only been performed live 10 times in total. Additionally, Gov’t Mule will perform select dates with The Avett Brothers and on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour this summer as well as various festival appearances. The band’s New Year’s Run from last year has also been rescheduled for December 29 in Philadelphia and December 30 and 31 in New York City. See below for full list of upcoming tour dates and visit www.mule.net for ticketing details and to purchase.

PEACE…LIKE A RIVER TRACK LISTING:
1. Same As It Ever Was
2. Shake Our Way Out (ft. Billy Gibbons)
3. Made My Peace
4. Peace I Need
5. Your Only Friend
6. Dreaming Out Loud (ft. Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster)
7. Head Full Of Thunder
8. The River Only Flows One way (ft. Billy Bob Thornton)
9. After The Storm
10. Just Across The River (ft. Celisse Henderson)
11. Long Time Coming
12. Gone Too Long 

DELUXE EDITION (CD ONLY) – TIME OF THE SIGNS EP TRACK LIST:
1. Stumblebum
2. Under The Tent
3. Time Stands Still
4. Blue, Blue Wind
5. The River Only Flows One Way (WH vocals)

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
May 5 – New Orleans, LA @ Orpheum Theater ^
May 6 – Memphis, TN @ Beale Street Music Festival ~
May 7 – Evansville, IN @ Victory Theatre
May 9 – Cleveland, OH @ TempleLive Cleveland
May 11 – Ashland, KY @ Paramount Arts Center
May 12 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium
May 14 – Birmingham, AL @ Avondale Brewing Company
May 16 – Macon, GA @ Macon City Auditorium
May 18 – Augusta, GA @ Miller Theater
May 19 – Asheville, NC @ Salvage Station – Outdoor Stage **
May 20 – Asheville, NC @ Salvage Station – Outdoor Stage ^^
June 16 – Camdenton, MO @ Ozarks Amphitheater +
June 20 – Peoria, IL @ Peoria Civic Center Theater +
June 22 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy Power House +
July 22 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena *#
July 23 – Patchogue, NY @ Great South Bay Music Festival ~*
July 29 – Bethel, NY @ Beth Woods Center for the Arts %
July 30 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater %
August 2 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre *
August 3 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center *
August 4 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre *
August 7 – Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre *
August 9 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion *
August 11 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion *
August 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park *
August 13 – Cincinnati, OH @ PNC Pavilion at Riverbend Music Center %
August 15 – Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *
August 17 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion *
August 18 – Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion *
August 19 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center *
August 20 – Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap *
October 15 – Columbus, GA @ RushSouth Fest ~
December 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met
December 30 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
December 31 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre

^ with special guests George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners
** with special guest Neil Francis
^^ with special guest Maggie Rose
~ festival appearance
+ with The Avett Brothers
% Outlaw Music Festival dates
* Dark Side of the Mule dates
# non-Live Nation date

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ABOUT GOV’T MULE & WARREN HAYNES
For over two decades, Gov’t Mule – Warren Haynes [vocals, guitar], Matt Abts [drums], Danny Louis [keyboards, guitar, and backing vocals], and Jorgen Carlsson [bass] – has galvanized a global fan base with their honest, organic, and daring music and improvisational virtuosity, leading them to be recognized as one of the most timeless, revered, and active bands in the world whose spot amongst rock titans remains unshakable. Led by visionary GRAMMY Award-winning artist and guitar legend, Warren Haynes – a cornerstone of the American music landscape – the enduring, globally revered GRAMMY-nominated group has showcased its intelligence and breadth over the course of 20+ studio and live albums, thousands of memorable performances, and millions of album and track sales. Gov’t Mule has become a human encyclopedia of great American music while adding to that canon with their signature sound. The band’s flexible interplay in the studio and on stage makes them a true living, breathing ensemble and Haynes is lauded as one of the most formidable guitarists and vocalists of the modern era and a prolific songwriter and producer. Throughout his prolific career as part of three of the greatest live groups in rock history – Allman Brothers Band, Gov’t Mule, and the Dead – and an acclaimed solo artist, Haynes has become one of music’s most treasured storytellers.

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TORONTO, ON – April 5, 2023 – Two-time GRAMMY winning entertainment legend, Tanya Tucker, who, earlier this week became the newest inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, will release her highly-anticipated new album, Sweet Western Sound, June 2 on Fantasy Records. Today, Tanya also shared the album’s poignant lead track, Kindness. Listen/share it here and pre-order Sweet Western Sound here.
 
Produced once again by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, Sweet Western Sound reunites the award-winning trio following the release of Tanya’s landmark 2019 album, While I'm Livin'. Her first new album in 17 years, While I’m Livin’ reintroduced Tucker to a new generation and went on to win the GRAMMY for Best Country Album as well as Best Country Song for its poignant single, Bring My Flowers Now. Sweet Western Sound stands on Tucker’s exquisitely warm and wizened vocals and a spectacular collection of cut-deep songs—an assertive and confident declaration of vitality and purpose from an irrepressible and irreplaceable country music icon. In addition to songs by Tucker, Carlile and Jennings, the album features contributions from Bernie Taupin, Phil and Tim Hanseroth, JT Nero, Billy Don Burns and Craig Dillingham as well as a voicemail-generated rhyme from Tanya’s hero and close friend, the late great Billy Joe Shaver, which opens and closes the album.
 
“Sweet Western Sound is another revelation and I'm excited to see what folks think of our new endeavor,” Tanya shared. “It's ALWAYS a trip working with Brandi and Shooter. I didn't know if we’d be working together again on a new album after While I’m Livin’!! But we did it! Lots of new things we did this time, and I even co-wrote some of the songs, which means a lot to me. Brandi says we're MAGIC together, and I'm starting to believe her!!!!”
 
In celebration of the release, Tucker will return to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium this spring for two special shows on June 3 and 4. Tickets go on-sale this Friday, April 7 at 10:00am CT. Additional tour dates to be announced soon.
 
Born in Seminole, Texas, Tanya had her first country hit, the classic, Delta Dawn, at the age of 13 in 1972. Since that auspicious beginning, she has become one of the most admired and influential artists in country music history, amassing 23 Top 40 albums and a stellar string of 56 Top 40 singles, 10 of which reached the #1 spot on the Billboard country charts. Tanya’s indelible songs include some of country music’s biggest hits such Soon, Two Sparrows in a Hurricane, It’s a Little Too Late, Trouble, Texas (When I Die), If It Don’t Come Easy, Strong Enough To Bend, and the aforementioned Delta Dawn. Tanya is also the recipient of numerous awards, including two CMAs, two ACMs and three CMT awards. In 2020, Tanya received two GRAMMY®Awards for Best Country Album: While I’m Livin’ and Best Country Song: Bring My Flowers Now. In October 2022, The Return of Tanya Tucker featuring Brandi Carlile, a documentary that chronicles the resurgence in Tucker’s career following the success of While I’m Livin’ hit theaters globally via Sony Pictures Classics. Lauded by The New York Times, the documentary raves that Tanya “hasn’t lost a step-in terms of phrasing. The teardrop in her voice, strategically used in heartache songs, remains credible. [The doc] interweaves the contemporary sessions…better-than-competent piece of fan service.” In December 2022, Tanya made her acting debut in a lead role in Paramount’s A Nashville Country Christmas, starring alongside Academy Award winner Keith Carradine. On the spirits side, the country icon’s signature tequila, Tanya Tucker’s Cosa Salvaje Tequila, is now available in 14 U.S. states and Canada, with additional stores carrying the tequila every day. To order Tanya Tucker’s Cosa Salvaje Tequila, visit CosaSalvajeTequila.com. To keep up with Tanya Tucker, go to TanyaTucker.com.

SWEET WESTERN SOUND TRACK LIST:
1. Tanya (written by Billy Joe Shaver, Tanya Tucker)
2. Kindness (written by Tim Hanseroth, Phil Hanseroth)
3. Breakfast In Birmingham featuring Brandi Carlile (written by Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin)
4. Waltz Across a Moment (written by Shooter Jennings)
5. Ready As I’ll Never Be (written by Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker)
6. The List (written by Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker)
7. Letter To Linda (written by Tanya Tucker, Shooter Jennings)
8. City of Gold (written by JT Nero)
9. That Wasn’t Me (written by Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth, Phil Hanseroth)
10. When The Rodeo Is Over (Where Do the Cowboys Go?) (written by Billy Don Burns, Craig Dillingham)

TOUR DATES
April 15—Georgetown, TX—Two Step Inn
April 30—Wilkesboro, NC—MerleFest
May 12—Biloxi, MS—Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi
May 13—Lake Charles, LA—Golden Nugget Casino
May 18—Prior Lake, MN—Mystic Lake Casino Hotel
May 20—Saint Michael, ND—Spirit Lake Casino

June 3—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
June 4—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium
on-sale this Friday, April 7 at 10:00am CT
 
June 11—George, WA—The Gorge Amphitheatre
June 17—Martinsville, IN—Morgan County Fairgrounds
June 22—Fort St. John, Canada—Energetic County Fair

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JON SPENCER PRODUCED DEATH WISH BLUES ALBUM
OUT MAY 19 ON ROUNDER RECORDS

WATCH THE RIDERS VIDEO HERE
 
SAMANTHA FISH IS ONE OF GARDEN & GUN’S “NEW GUITAR GREATS”

TORONTO, ON – March 31, 2023 – Dynamic blues force, Samantha Fish, and country outlaw, Jesse Dayton, reveal the fierce new track, Riders, from their upcoming effort, Death Wish Blues, out May 19 on Rounder Records. Riders finds the duo interchanging commanding vocals while building a ferociously groove-heavy rhythm. Describing the song, Fish says, “Riders is about being musicians and troubadours and having one-night stands with whatever city you happen to be in,” says Fish. “Every city is personified as a love interest or partner, and in the end you just move on to whatever adventure is coming up next.” Follow Fish and Dayton down the road in the gritty Riders video here. Listen to Riders and pre-save Death Wish Blues here.
 
Garden & Gun recently featured Fish in their “New Guitar Greats” roundup, alongside Marcus King, Billy Strings and other top players. Garden & Gun writer Jim Beaugez noted, "On Faster, her 2021 Rounder Records release, she worked with producer Martin Kierszenbaum (Lady Gaga) to create a set of spunky, pop-focused cuts, and her latest—Death Wish Blues, a collaboration with outlaw country figure Jesse Dayton—channels those same impulses through a fuzz box with the grit set to eleven.”  
 
Death Wish Blues showcases the raw power of Fish and Dayton’s guitar playing, both with foundations grounded in blues music. And aided by Jon Spencer’s production, they push the limits by seamlessly merging their strengths into an album of songs with both swagger and bravado, as well as emotion and sensitivity. The result is a raw combination of blistering blues, deep soul, punk, funk, and good old rock-and-roll.
 
Fish and Dayton are gearing up for a round of tour dates to support Death Wish Blues. A full list of tour dates is below.
  
Hailing from Kansas City, MO, Samantha Fish is one of the most dynamic blues forces in the world today, headlining festivals and captivating audiences with her guitar prowess and power vocals. An award-winner and road warrior, she performs 200 shows yearly, both domestically and abroad. Death Wish Blues is her 7^th album. Jesse Dayton boasts an exceptional resume as an acclaimed solo recording artist, collaborator with artists such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Duff McKagan, a touring guitarist for seminal punk band X, teammate with Rob Zombie on the soundtracks for his iconic horror films, and as a radio show host on Gimme Country.
 
SAMANTHA FISH & JESSE DAYTON EU TOUR DATES:
March 31 – Leipzig, GERMANY – Kupfersaal
April 1 – Winterbach, GERMANY – Lehenbachhalle – SOLD OUT
April 2 – Milan, ITALY – Santeria Toscano
May 22 – Zurich, SWITZERLAND – Kaufleten
May 23 – Prattein, SWITZERLAND – Z7
May 25 – Karlsruhe, GERMANY – Tollhaus
May 26 – Mainz, GERMANY – Frankfurter Hof
May 27 – Schoppingen, GERMANY – Grolsch Blues
May 29 – Maastricht, NETHERLANDS – Blues Festival
May 31 – Paris, FRANCE – Bataclan
October 19 – Sunderland, UK– The Fire Station
October 20 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowlands
October 21 – Manchester, UK – 02 Ritz
October 22 – Bristol, UK – SWX
October 24 – York, UK – Barbican
October 25 – Cambridge, UK – Junction
October 26 – Bournemouth, UK – 02 Academy
October 27– Bexhill, UK – De La Warr Pavilion
October 28 – Birmingham, UK – 02 Institute

Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton
Death Wish Blues Bio

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LISTEN TO FIRST SINGLE COMO LLORA UNA ESTRELLA

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PRE-ORDER SERÉ LIBRE ON CD, ON ALL DIGITAL AND STREAMING PLATFORMS INCLUDING DOLBY ATMOS HERE

WORLDWIDE ALBUM PREMIERE AND VIDEO PERFORMANCE TO BE LIVESTREAMED FROM ULTRAAVX THEATRE WITH DOLBY ATMOS IMMERSIVE AUDIO 
AT CINEPLEX YORKDALE IN TORONTO ON MAY 11

Toronto, ON – March 31, 2023 – Multi-award-winning Toronto artist and performer, Eliana Cuevas, announces an incredible sonic-cinematic venture, Seré Libre, her forthcoming album set to release May 12 on Alma Records. The collection of songs will feature imaginative orchestral versions of her original repertoire with a focus on her roots, showcasing a unique take on music based on the Venezuelan tradition. Seré Libre marks a debut collaboration recording with the Angel Falls Orchestra — a new 27-piece orchestra featuring some of the best and most versatile classical musicians in Toronto — arranged, conducted, and produced by JUNO Award-winning pianist, Jeremy Ledbetter. 
 
Today, everything begins to flow as Eliana shares Como Llora una Estrella, the first single from Seré Libre. It symbolizes a beautiful tribute to Eliana's grandfather, who adored the poetic song about heartbreak, originally written by Antonio Carrillo. The title translates to 'the way a star cries' and is a favourite amongst many. Listen to Como Llora una Estrella here and learn more about the album below. 
 
“It takes me back home to my childhood and to my family,” Eliana adds. “I had to practice singing this song several times before the recording session because Jeremy’s breathtaking arrangement would bring me to tears every time and I needed to be able to sing it! One of my favourite moments happens in the interlude, it was supposed to be an instrumental section, but I had to sing a beautiful line Jeremy wrote, I just couldn’t resist!”
 
The seven tracks across Seré Libre will showcase the intricate and layered elements of traditional Venezuelan music, often less known or understood in comparison to other Latin genres. "Being able to feature it in an orchestral setting like this was a dream come true," Eliana says of the album's impact. Songs, ranging from covers of Venezuelan traditional, to Eliana's own work draw inspiration from an array of emotive social and personal themes: a deep yearning to witness improvement of the economic and political situation in Venezuela, living in the present moment, life after death, loss, love and beyond.  

The vibrant, dynamic album will receive a worldwide premiere through a stunning long-form visual performance of the album alongside the Angel Falls Orchestra, presented in Dolby Atmos Immersive audio, at Cineplex Yorkdale’s UltraAVX theatre in Toronto, Ontario on Thursday, May 11.  The individual videos of each track performed alongside the orchestra will also be available to stream at VEVO/YouTube on release day. 
 
Watch the video for Como Llora una Estrella here, subscribe to Eliana’s channel here to stay updated. More information will be announced soon.
 
Seré Libre marks the most ambitious musical project of Eliana's career to date. Taking many risks while adhering to ever-changing pandemic protocols in the process, courage and perseverance were the ingredients that ensured a collaborative experience for all.
 
Complete with immersive, refined production, the accompanying piece will further emphasize the compositions and master musicianship, while bringing a passionate celebration of Eliana's culture and heritage to the fore.  Eliana and Jeremy worked alongside the 27-piece Angel Falls Orchestra, named after the world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall of the same name, located in Auyán-tepui, Canaima National Park, Venezuela. Thom Varey directed the production at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts with audio engineers, Justin Gray and Patric McGroarty. The album was recorded live-off-the-floor without the isolation you would have in a recording studio - thus, no room for edits or numerous takes. This process marked Eliana's first time performing alongside a full orchestra - many of the members she had never met prior. 

Seré Libre is the seventh entry in Eliana Cuevas’ eclectic discography, one that has brought her wins at the National Jazz Awards, Toronto Independent Music Awards, Canadian Folk Music Awards, and the Independent Music Awards in the US.

Stay tuned for more as the elements of Seré Libre make waves in the months ahead. Eliana’s boldest artistic statement to date, it deserves your close attention.
Seré Libre Tracklisting
1.  Seré Libre (Eliana Cuevas)
2.  Como Llora una Estrella (Antonio Carrillo)
3.  Caballo Viejo (Simón Díaz)
4.  Lamento (Eliana Cuevas)
5.  El Manantial (Eliana Cuevas)
6.  Nacerá (Eliana Cuevas)
7.  Llegó (Eliana Cuevas)

Connect with Eliana Cuevas: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify

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We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada, Ontario Creates, Canada Council for the Arts, the support of the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council and Ontario Arts Council. 

About Eliana Cuevas
Through years of touring around the world, across Canada, and collaborating with Juno and Grammy Award-winning performers, Eliana Cuevas has grown into an accomplished singer-songwriter and bandleader with unlimited colours in her compositional and lyrical palette. She has released 6 albums of original music to this date: Cohesión (2001), Ventura (2004) Vidas (2007), Espejo (2013), Golpes y Flores (2017) and El Curruchá (2021). Eliana has performed with a long list of prominent artists such as Larnell Lewis, Jane Bunnett, Jesse Cook, Alex Cuba, Hermeto Pascoal, Hilario Durán, David Rudder, OKAN, Mark Kelso, Rich Brown, Alexis Baró, Laila Biali, Aquiles Báez and Emilie-Claire Barlow among others. 

FEATURING BENJI B, THEON CROSS, NUBYA GARCIA, SHABAKA HUTCHINGS, DAVE OKUMU, TOM SKINNER, MARTIN TEREFE & MORE

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"Brilliant though many of these musicians have been in numerous other contexts, this might be some of their finest work: a thrilling voyage into the outer regions of electric jazz." - Uncut, 9/10

“It’s a kind of jazz - on an ambitious scale, drawing dark beauty from chaos - it would be nice to hear more than twice a century." - MOJO, 4/5

"An epic feat of improvisation... London Brew celebrates the diversity of London’s musical cultures through the joyous freedom of jazz. It updates the expansive ethos that Davis himself was channelling when it came to recording Bitches Brew in the musical melting pot of New York City in 1969." - The Observer

"An eight-song, almost 90-minute LP of genre-hopping experimentation that blurs the lines between rock, jazz and ambient, sometimes within the scope of one song." - New York Times 

"As Wayne Shorter, who played on Bitches Brew, famously said, jazz means “I dare you.” The players on London Brew have taken the dare, and good for them." - Stereogum

"Almost magically, it shrewdly captures an ever-shifting London at a very specific point of time. Davis would be proud." - Loud and Quiet, 8/10

"The success of London Brew isn't in trying to emulate the original Brew but in inspiring the players to live up to the concept. The albums feels both of the original vintage in its occasional psychedelic trappings and, masterfully, altogether new... Rarely is retro so now." - The Wire

"Capturing the contrary emotions of the pandemic, lockdown, and the easing of restrictions, London Brew relishes in union, and communal creativity." - Clash

Toronto, ON – March 31, 2023 – Seeing release today via Concord Jazz is London Brew, a new album inspired by Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, from a crème de la crème collection of UK jazz luminaries, available now as on 2CD and digitally, with the 2LP release - available on black vinyl, limited edition opaque blue and indie-exclusive voodoo maroon vinyl - to follow on April 14. Buy London Brew or listen in full here.

Comprised of a veritable who's who of some of the most important and innovative musicians of the 21st century, London Brew features contributions from Benji B, Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Dave Okumu, Tom Skinner and more, brought together by Producer and guitarist Martin Terefe and Executive Producer Bruce Lampcov.

Speaking of the album's release, Lampcov offers: "I can hardly contain my excitement now that London Brew is finally ready to be served to the world, after the idea for it was conceived more than three years ago. This record was inspired by Miles Davis' Bitches Brew, shaped by the trials of a global pandemic, and created with the exceptional talents of London's finest musicians. It is a testament to the creative ingenuity and collaborative spirit of these musicians, as well as the support of numerous allies who have helped bring it to fruition."

To tie in with the album's release, a new single from the album also sees release today, It's One of These: an abstracted, syncopated Afrobeat maelstrom that cooks up a storm at the heart of London Brew's running order and allows Hutchings ample space to shine. Listen to It's One of These here. 

Of the track, Terefe explains: "After choosing various pieces of the source material to work on, this is the one I finished mixing first. It’s starts with such a dirty groove and then comes Shabaka’s initial formula one race through and around the inner workings of the ensemble. Then all of a sudden it falls apart, new sections appear as trying to and rev it all up again but it starts and stops in the most magical way. I followed the melodies and loved what I found."

Two previous singles have been shared from the project previously, its incendiary lead single, Miles Chases New Voodoo in the Church, which debuted alongside word of the album in January of this year, and its follow-up Raven Flies Low, London Brew's hypnotic closer, named for violinist, Raven Bush, who was fundamental to the track's gorgeous textures as he played his violin through electric pedals to stunning effect. The full-length versions of both tracks are now available to hear as part of the album. Catch up on Raven Flies Low (Single Edit) here.

Since its announcement in January, London Brew has received support from publications as diverse as The New York Times, Pitchfork, The Observer, NME, Clash, The Line of Best Fit, Jazzwise, Loud and Quiet, Jazziz, The Fader, The Independent, MOJO, Crack, Stereogum and Uncut. Meanwhile at UK radio it's been championed by the likes of Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova and Mary Anne Hobbs on 6Music, John Kennedy on Radio X and Gilles Peterson on Worldwide FM. Revisit Miles Chases New Voodoo in the Church (Single Edit) here.

London Brew reflects an emotional journey through the period in which it was conceived, having been recorded during the pandemic and after many months of isolation and the inability to collaborate in person. Recorded in December 2020 at Paul Epworth's Church Studios in London, Terefe explains how the resulting music is "sometimes uncomfortable, other times it's familiar and joyous and other times it's like deep meditation."

What began as a plan for a live performance at the Barbican in honour of the 50th anniversary of Bitches Brew in early 2020 - an event that was sadly to be scuppered by the pandemic - would eventually blossom into so much more. London Brew is a collection of original recordings rooted in inspiration and celebration - not just a rapturous, moving tribute to one of the most totemic figures in modern music but equally a one-off moment in London's musical history captured forever on four sides of vinyl. As Lampcov writes in the album's liner notes, "London Brew is also inspired by... London. The city, the people, her creativity and her struggles. London Brew is primordial, born out of a year of trying to get to grips with what being human is about. The sounds and melodies cover the gamut of human emotion from delicate and caring to coarse and angry. Nothing is left unsaid."

An intelligent, dexterous assault on the senses from a group of artists united in their freewheeling vision, London Brew's eight tracks are unified by an experimental, improvisatory fire. "In all my years of recording, I'd never been involved in an improvisatory process on this scale," offers The Invisible's Dave Okumu. "It's ease and sense of endlessness is surely a testament to the calibre of each musician and the unique manner in which they've taken on the lessons Miles set before us through his recording and performances."

Theon Cross highlights how "the possibility of playing with a larger group of people [at the end of a year marked by the pandemic] with such an open and free approach was an incredibly powerful and moving experience," while Shabaka Hutchings comments: "For me, that's what Bitches Brew is. It's a bunch of musicians making music because of the love of making music, as a social force and as a social construct. They are creating something that expresses unity and motion. That's what it is to be alive… you know, you have unity, you have motion, and you have vibration. You don't get any more alive than that. That's Bitches Brew." That's London Brew, too, and you won't have ever heard anything quite like it.

London Brew is:
Benji B: Decks, Sonic Re-cycling 
Raven Bush: Violin, Electronics 
Theon Cross: Tuba 
Nubya Garcia: Saxophone, Flute 
Tom Herbert: Electric Bass, Double Bass 
Shabaka Hutchings: Saxophone, Woodwinds
Nikolaj Torp Larsen: Synthesizers, Melodica 
Dave Okumu: Guitar 
Nick Ramm: Piano, Synthesizers 
Dan See: Drums, Percussion 
Tom Skinner: Drums, Percussion 
Martin Terefe: Guitar, Electronics 

Samplism artwork by Toby Laurent Belson

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DEBUT ALBUM Soul,PRESENT OUT EVERYWHERE MAY 5

Q NAMED 2023 SPOTIFY ARTIST TO WATCH

TORONTO, ON - March 31, 2023 - Q announced the release date of his debut album, Soul,PRESENT, out everywhere May 5 via Columbia Records, his first major release since his critically acclaimed EP, The Shave Experiment. With the news comes the release of his latest single, NOT ALONE, which displays Q's love for experimentation - with influences of funk, soul, and pop-R&B. Listen to NOT ALONE here.

Earlier this year, Q dropped LUV (I KNOW I WANT THIS FOR REAL), STEREO DRIVER, and TODAY – the songs saw support from his peers 6LACK, James Blake & more. With every release, Q's versatility as a singer, songwriter and producer becomes more and more profound. Soul,PRESENT is a culmination of his growth and evolution as an artist over time. Pre-save here.

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KOREAN-AMERICAN BLUES POET'S DAN AUERBACH-PRODUCED DEBUT ALBUM YELLOW PERIL COMES JUNE 23 VIA EASY EYE SOUND
 
LISTEN TO 75-71 HERE VIA WNYC'S NEW SOUNDS

TORONTO, ON – March 30, 2023 - Nat Myers has returned with 75-71 today, a blistering blues ode to the Korean-American artist's Kentucky upbringing. Namechecking the places that helped form him, from Rabbit Hash to Kenton Vale, 75-71 is the latest offering from Myers' upcoming debut album Yellow Peril - produced by Dan Auerbach and out June 23 on Easy Eye Sound. 75-71 was recently included as the lead entry in a WNYC retrospective on the contemporary state of the blues, with host John Schaefer comparing the material on Yellow Peril to "the great Delta bluesman" and specifically Charley Patton’s, High Water Everywhere. Patton used High Water Everywhere to recount the great Mississippi River flood of 1927 and how African-Americans were left to fend for themselves - not unlike Myers shining a light on the injustice of the AAPI experience during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 
Watch the 75-71 video, directed by Andy Hawkes, here. Pre-order Yellow Peril here (out June 23 on Easy Eye Sound). Listen to WNYC New Sounds' piece on Nat Myers and the state of contemporary blues here.  

On Yellow Peril, Nat Myers explores a passion for the blues that began while the Kentucky musician was immersing himself in the world of American poetry: “it dawned on me that the real epics were being told by these itinerant musicians from the ’30s and ’40s, even before recorded sound. That’s when I did my deep dive into the blues, so I could write my own epic,” Myers recalls. Yellow Peril finds Myers pulling from a wide range of historical threads while remaining thoroughly modern - using fleet riffs, complex rhythms, and quick tempos to tell tales full of intelligence, soul, contradiction and nuance. Yellow Peril was recorded by Myers with Auerbach, who oversaw sessions for the first time in his own Nashville home (which acts as another instrument on the record), and also finds Myers working with special guests like songwriting luminary Pat McLaughlin (John Prine, Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal) and blues giant Alvin Youngblood Hart. Combining each of these factors, this ten-song debut leans on its creator’s idiosyncrasies to deliver nothing short of an American epic for the post-pandemic age. 

NAT MYERS TOUR DATES:
March 30 ~ Thursday ~ House of Blues, New Orleans, LA*
March 31 ~ Friday ~ The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, Dallas, TX*
April 1 ~ Saturday ~ Stubb’s Waller Creek Ampthitheater, Austin, TX*
April 2 ~ Sunday ~ White Oak Music Hall Downstairs, Houston, TX*
April 5 ~ Wednesday ~ The Crescent Ballroom, Phoenix, AZ*
April 6 ~ Thursday ~ Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA*
April 7 ~ Friday ~ The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA*
April 8 ~ Saturday ~ Belly Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA*
July 13-15 ~ Thursday-Saturday ~ Masters Musicians Festival, Somerset, KY
August 3-6 ~ Thursday-Sunday ~ Pickathon ~ Happy Valley, OR  

* with G. Love & Special Sauce

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TORONTO, ON – March 24, 2023 – Global Latin music icons, Maluma and Anuel AA join forces for the first time to release their new single, Diablo, Qué Chimba; a highly anticipated collab, destined to become a party anthem with its infectious urban beat mixed with electro and the the distinctive flow of both superstars - an urban banger that proves that music has the power to bring people together. Stream or download Diablo, Qué Chimba  here.

Diablo, Qué Chimba, was produced by DJ Luian and written by Juan Luis Londoño Arias (Maluma), Emmanuel Gazmey Santiago (Anuel AA), Wander Manuel Mendez (Santo Niño), René David Cano Ríos (Bull Nene), Luian Malavé Nieves (DJ Luian), Xavier Semper, Edgar Semper, Pablo Fuentes (BF) and Kedin Maysonet.

The music video was shot in Miami, produced by Royalty Films and directed by Juan Luis Londoño Arias (Maluma) and Cesar "Tes" Pimienta. Shot in Miami, it features elements reminiscent of old school Reggaetón videos and has an edgy comedic twist alluding to past friction between the artists and underscoring new phrase, "Siempre Flow Maluma" as well as Anuel's iconic "Real Hasta La Muerte". To watch the official video, click here.

This new single, along with La Fórmula and La Reina will be part of Maluma's highly anticipated upcoming album, due out later this year.

And, as if that were not enough; last week, Maluma garnered two Latin American Music Awards nominations, including: Best Song - Pop (for Junio) and Tour of the Year (for Maluma Papi Juancho World Tour). The eighth annual Latin American Music Awards will take place on April 20th at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast simultaneously on Univision, UNIMAS and Galavision networks starting at 7:00 pm ET. Fans can vote for their favourite artists until March 26 here. 

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Maluma on TikTok: @maluma

About MALUMA
Maluma is one of the leading voices in Latin music and a bona fide global youth idol. Born Juan Luis Londoño in Medellin, Colombia, he formulated his artistic moniker Maluma from the first two letters of the names of his mother, father and sister.

The 2018 Latin GRAMMY award winner for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (for F.A.M.E.) is one of social media’s most popular artists with over 25 million Facebook fans, 8 million Twitter followers, and a whopping 63 million Instagram followers, making him the leading Latin male artist on Instagram and the first and only one to surpass 50 million followers. His official YouTube/VEVO channel has more than 28.1 million subscribers, having earned him a YouTube Diamond Play Button Award.

With his Maluma World Tour he has achieved unparalleled success, having sold over one million tickets in 105 worldwide concerts in 2017 alone and becoming the top concert-selling Latin artist in the world. In 2018 and 2019, he broke records achieving full houses in all of his shows throughout the United States and Europe selling out Madison Square Garden (New York), the American Airlines Arena (Miami) and two The Forums (Los Angeles), among others. With his 11:11 World Tour he also sold out Israel's largest venue, Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv (60,000+ audience); made history at the 18th annual Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, setting an all-time attendance record with his headlining concert in front of 200,000 people; and performed for the first time ever in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in front of 25,000. He continued to take over throughout 2021 and 2022 with sold-outs in the United States, Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.

Since joining Sony Music Latin in 2015, Maluma has released seven albums, Pretty Boy Dirty Boy (2015), F.A.M.E. (2018), 11:11(2019), Papi Juancho (2020), 7DJ (2021), The Love & Sex Tape and The Love & Sex Tape Deluxe (2022). Maluma is the youngest artist to simultaneously hold both the #1 and #2 spots on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart and only the sixth act to ever achieve the feat he has now repeated three times. To date Maluma has had twenty-two #1 singles on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart.

Maluma's altruistic spirit is outstanding for the community work he leads with his foundation, El Arte de Los Sueños, based in Medellín, Colombia. Founded in 2016, the Foundation's mission is to transform at-risk youth through art and music education. In 2021, Maluma acted in his first Disney animation movie, Encanto, 2022 Oscar winner for Best Animation Feature. Earlier this year, Maluma debuted in Hollywood with his starring role as Bastian in the movie, Marry Me, alongside Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.

About Anuel AA
Anuel has earned the title of Latin Global Superstar. Because of the success of the song, La ocasion; he entered the artistic world. The artist was arrested and sentenced to 30 months in prison in Puerto Rico at the height of his popularity.

On the same day as his release from prison in July 2018, Anuel released his album, REAL HASTA LA MUERTE, which received overwhelming support from his fans all over the world. The album reached the top of the music charts across all digital platforms. For more than 26 weeks in 2018, Anuel held the title of most viewed musician on YouTube worldwide. He was nominated for and won the Premio Lo Nuestro 2019 for Best New Artist.

Anuel's tours have been a success in the United States, Latin America, and Europe, with sold out crowds in every city. With REAL HASTA LA MUERTE, he was also named one of the 50 best Latin albums of the decade.

Premio Lo Nuestro, Premios Juventud, Premios Tu Musica Urbana, Premios Billboard, and Latin Grammy are among his accolades and nominations. With the release of his most recent studio album, EMMANUEL, he achieved the latter. Anuel was honored by the highest authority in Spanish music in seven categories, including the opportunity to realize his most cherished childhood ambition of singing on the Latin Grammys stage.  Recently, Anuel presented his new album, LAS LEYENDAS NUNCA MUEREN (Legends Never Die),  as a tribute to his idols and artistic achievements. His new 33-song studio album Las Leyendas Nunca Mueren 2 is currently being promoted along with his focus single, Si yo me muero, available on all digital platforms and YouTube.

NEW ALBUM THE NAME LIVES ON TO BE RELEASED
APRIL 21

AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE

TOUR DATES HAPPENING NOW

TORONTO, ON – March 24, 2023 – Heavy Southern Rock band, Texas Hippie Coalition, is set to release their new album, The Name Lives On, on April 21 via MNRK Heavy. The band's seventh studio album is a hard-hitting, riff-heavy sonic assault from beginning to end. Starting today, fans can pre-save/pre-order the album here. Texas Hippie Coalition is currently on the road, with U.S. dates through mid-June (full dates below).

The band also releases the punishing video for their first single, Hell Hounds, directed by Justin H. Reich.  Watch it here.

Texas Hippie Coalition is often compared to the many great Southern Rock and Texas bands that came before them. But they are proving to the world that THC is not just following in their footsteps, they are leaving giant footprints. THC has etched out a place for themselves in the multi-genre fields of music, and have also created their own genre, "Red Dirt Metal." You have to hear it to understand it. Words are not enough to convey how powerfully big their sound is.

Texas Hippie Coalition Tour Dates:
March 29 - Arizona Bike Week- Scottsdale, AZ
March 30 - Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar - Las Vegas, NV
March 31 - Juggernaut Music - Gallup, NM
April  1 - Lauter Haus Brewing Co. - Farmington, NM
April  2  - The Liberty -  Roswell, NM
April 13 - Southbound - Springfield, MO
April 14 - Royal 66 Mountain - Home, AR
April 15 - Kansas Crossing Casino - Pittsburg, KS
April 16 - Brooksto - Dover, AR
April 20 - Moxi Theatre - Greeley, CO
April 21 - Wild Goose Saloon - Parker, CO
April 22 - Wild Goose Saloon - Parker, CO
April 23 - Sunshine Studios Live - Colorado Springs, CO
April 28 - Yukon Czech Hall - Yukon, OK  
April 29 - Diamond Ballroom - Oklahoma City, OK
May 19 - Tannahill's Tavern & Music Hall - Fort Worth, TX
May 20 - Scout Bar - Houston, TX
May 21 - Southport Hall - Jefferson, LA
May 25 - The Crafthouse Stage & Grill - Pittsburgh, PA
May 26 - Blue Note Harrison, Harrison, OH
June 8 - The Forge - Joliet, IL
June 9 - The Eclectic Room - Angola, IN
June 10 - The King of Clubs - Columbus, OH
June 11 - Mohawk Place - Buffalo, NY
June 14 - The Big House - Laconia, NH
June 15 - The L, Horseheads, NY
June 16 - The Winchester - Lakewood, OH

Texas Hippie Coalition are:
Big Dad Ritch
Cord Pool
Nevada Romo
Lorado Romo
Joey Mandigo

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GOUTTE À GOUTTE

TORONTO, ON – March 24, 2023 – Mixing hypnotic rhythms and explosive tension, Montreal’s Grand Public offer music built of angular textures and aerial melodies; the guitars intermingle and respond to each other, while the bass and percussion insert themselves into the vocal tunes. Today, the four-piece band shares their dreamy indie-pop infused EP, Idéal tempo, via Lisbon Lux Records. Listen here.

Grand Public – made up of Gregory Paquet (The Stills, Molly Rankin of Alvvays, Peter Peter) and three childhood friends who have played together in several bands over the years – took advantage of the pandemic era to bring the project to a boil, refining their sound and writing several songs; four of them coming to fruition with producer, Dominic Vanchesteing (Bernardino Femminielli, Marie Davidson, Julia Daigle).  Recorded live off the floor over the course of only a couple of days, at Alex Crow’s studio in the heart of the Plateau in Montreal, the band poured over every detail of the songs, and played with vocal harmonies for the first time.

“Our producer put a lot of emphasis on the harmonies and it definitely adds a rich layer to the songs – very much colours the mood of the EP,” reflects the band.

In tandem with the EP’s release, the band shares the music video for standout album track, Goutte à goutte. “All of the songs on Idéal tempo were recorded live with the most standard rock instrumentation: two guitars, bass and drums,” the band adds. “But we did use a 12-string guitar on Goutte à Goutte for that extra chimey, jangly magic, and we really like the way it came out – the sinuous, swirly, hazy feeling of it.” Watch Goutte à goutte here.

With more new music on the horizon, Grand Public give the ideal taste of their captivating sound with Idéal tempo. Stay tuned for what’s to come!

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LISTEN TO PRIMARY HERE AND WATCH THE FUN ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO FOR ALBUM TRACK WILD PARTY

TORONTO, ON – March 24, 2023 – Celebrating with one Wild Party, Toronto singer-songwriter, Darrelle London, is overjoyed to release her brand new children’s album, Primary! Out today, the dazzling, awe-inspiring collection of “Kindie” (Kid-Indie) songs takes listeners on a journey through a colourful world of curiosity, creativity and laughter. Dive in to Primary here!

Perfectly capturing the spirit of the record is Wild Party – a catchy pop-punk styled song about some unexpected furred and feathered party crashers. "One of the joys of writing kids’ music is that no topic is too strange or too silly,” says London. “I wrote this song on ukulele but it ended up having pop/punk/rock production, and it offers instructions on what to do when wild animals crash your birthday party – because, why not?" Have a look at the colourful animated music video, which arrived alongside the album release today.

With a back-catalogue of albums that have been described as “quirky” and “whimsical” – though not necessarily aimed towards kids – it was a natural progression for London to take her musical style and turn it into her first full-length children’s album. Primary perfectly treads the line between music for kids and music for grown-ups, with enchanting lyrical storytelling set to infectious indie-pop instrumentation. Produced by Dean Drouillard, and featuring some of Canada’s best session players bringing London’s imaginative tunes to life with jubilant horns and lush strings, the album carries listeners on a journey through a colourful world of curiosity, creativity, and laughter.

“I am so thrilled to finally share these songs with the world,” exclaims London. “Families have been so supportive of the first singles, which means the world to me.  It’s such an honour to be incorporated into a family’s life through music, whether it’s a bedtime pajama dance party or a long car ride. I feel so grateful and I can’t wait to hear what the little ones think of the album!” 

A mother of two young’uns herself, Primary marks the first time that London made an album since her children were babies. While playing the role of teacher (among many other things!) during the initial COVID lockdowns, London’s children would ask questions and she felt compelled to answer them in the form of songs. The songs on Primary explore the small wonders of life, such a seeing the moon out during the day (Day Moon); simple pleasures, like going for ice cream with a friend on a hot summer day (Ice Cream); they joy found in creating art just for the sake of it (Primary and Let’s Make Something New); and even important lessons like why we should respect even the tiniest of creatures (Bugs).

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MORE ABOUT DARRELLE LONDON:
Darrelle is no stranger to following her heart to unexpected places. After turning down law school to pursue a music career, she has spent the last decade making her mark on the college and festival circuit across North America. Some highlights include performing at iconic venues such as Hollywood’s Troubadour Club and Nashville’s Bluebird Café, collaborating with her favourite artists such as Chantal Kreviazuk, being chosen by Sarah McLachlan to perform at Lilith Fair, and placing her music on TV shows and ad campaigns in the US and South Korea.­­

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NEW ALBUM LOVE YOU ANYWAY OUT APRIL 7 
VIA FANTASY RECORDS
 
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ON TOUR THIS SPRING

TORONTO, ON – March 24, 2023 – Today, rising soul artist, Devon Gilfillian, shares Right Kind of Crazy, a brand new track from his upcoming full-length studio album, Love You Anyway, which is set for release April 7 via Fantasy Records. The new single, a delectable slice of hip-hop inflected R&B, comes on the heels of Devon’s impressive week at the SXSW Music Festival in Austin, where he performed stellar sets at Willie Nelson’s annual Luck Reunion, as well as showcases for Waterloo Records, Paste Magazine, Relix Magazine, Jam in the Van, and many more. Watch the Right Kind of Crazy video here and pre-order Love You Anyway here.
 
“Love can be chaotic and beautiful and so often in the early stages of romance almost intoxicating,” Devon explains. “Right Kind of Crazy is a song about what comes next, the deeper understanding a couple can reach as they start to truly see each other through that chaos. There’s a beauty in that, a real power in truly knowing someone and still allowing for that intoxication to creep in, when the lights are low, and the right song is on…”
 
Last month, Devon premiered the album’s first single, the alluring Temptations infused gem, All I Really Wanna Do, that The Philadelphia Inquirer called “an irresistible slinky and soulful candy-colored invitation.” This week, the track debuts Top 25 on the Mediabase Triple A Chart, hits Top 20 on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Chart and was added to Sirius XM’s Spectrum Channel.  Meanwhile, the album Love You Anyway is a Top 15 entry on the Non-Comm Albums chart.
 
Next month, Devon heads out on tour for shows throughout the spring and summer including his first-ever performance at Tennessee's famed Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival on June 17 and the recently announced Oceans Calling Festival in Maryland on September 29. To celebrate the release of Love You Anyway, Devon will headline the Mercury Lounge in NYC on April 17, and is scheduled to perform at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium supporting Emily King on May 26. 
 
Gilfillian’s Love You Anyway spans soul, hip-hop, R&B, and rock, all under the banner of Black joy. Produced by Jeremy Lutito (Joy Oladokun, NEEDTOBREATHE), the album confronts as well as comforts, chronicling Gilfillian’s journey as a Black artist living in 21^st century America. The LP’s 10 original tracks (all co-written by Gilfillian), are as much about fighting for what you believe in: equity and representation, as they are about love: finding it, making it, and channeling it into every facet of our lives. 
 
Growing up in Philadelphia, Gilfillian discovered that the towering icons of his musician father’s era—Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, The Temptations—were just as formative and exciting as the new sounds of his own generation: Wu-Tang Clan, Notorious B.I.G., and Jay-Z. Bursting on the scene in 2020 with his highly regarded debut album Black Hole Rainbow, Devon received acclaim from NPR, the New York Times, PASTE and The Tennessean, among many others. Then later that year, Gilfillian re-recorded and released Marvin Gaye’s iconic album, What’s Going On, which raised funds for low-income communities of colour, and provided resources and education around the democratic process.
 
Now, with Love You Anyway, Devon Gilfillian pays it forward. Conjuring the raw, sexy emotions of his predecessors and the next-level production grooves of his R&B and hip-hop contemporaries, Gilfillian is taking soul music into an exciting and restorative new future.

Devon Gilfillian On Tour:
APRIL 12 - Nashville, TN - Grimey’s New & Preloved Music
APRIL 14 - Philadelphia, PA - Main Street Music
APRIL 17 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (album release show)
APRIL 22 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
APRIL 23 - Charlotte, NC - Tuck Fest
May 26 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium *Supporting Emily King
JUNE 9 - Selbyville, DE - Freeman Arts Pavilion
JUNE 10 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavilion
JUNE 11 - Gilford, NH - Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
JUNE 17 - Manchester, TN - Bonnaroo
SEPTEMBER 15 - Shelburne, VT - Shelbourne Museum *Supporting Grace Potter
SEPTEMBER 16 - Shelburne, VT - Shelbourne Museum
SEPTEMBER 29 - Ocean City, MD - Oceans Calling Festival

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NEW EP LOST IN THE REWIND TO BE RELEASED JUNE 2

TORONTO, ON – March 23, 2023 – Indie singer/songwriter, Craig Stickland, announces the release of his new six song EP, Lost in the Rewind, on June 2 via MNRK Music Group. Today, he releases the first track and accompanying video, Colorblind, a cascading meditation about a failed relationship. It digs into the idea of perspective, “essentially two people looking at the same thing but seeing something different.” Listen to Colorblind here and watch the video, directed by Luis De Peña, here. 

The gorgeously plaintive EP, Lost in the Rewind, "is really about finding myself again," says Craig. When pandemic restrictions lifted, and songwriting presented itself, “I really had to take a step back to find my love for myself and music again,” he says. “Lost in the Rewind is me trying to unpack why I did these things.”

Craig Stickland previously released the three song EP, While We Wait For the Sun to Rise, in 2021. His debut, the JUNO-nominated Starlit Afternoon, chronicled Stickland’s decade-long struggle to break through into music. The album garnered millions of streams on Spotify, with a pair of pristinely lovelorn tracks, the meditative title song and laid-back anthem, Break Every Rule, winning him a loyal following. 

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EODM’S JESSE HUGHES AND THREE DAYS GRACE’S BARRY STOCK

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BAND SOARS TO UK AND GERMANY FOR SUMMER TOUR SUPPORTING EODM

TORONTO, ON – March 23, 2023 – Oshawa guitar-driven outlaw rock n’ roll band, The Standstills, released the official music video for their hit single, Motherlode, today. The track is off their 2022 smash album, Shockwave, from MNRK Music Group, and features Jesse Hughes, from legendary rock band, Eagles Of Death Metal. The video was filmed live this past fall while the band was on tour with Three Days Grace. 

Directed by Scott Baker, the clip captures the energy, vitality, and power of a live Standstills performance. Special guests Hughes and Barry Stock from Three Days Grace, and newest Standstills member, Brendan McMillan on bass, are showcased throughout the video in front of an invigorated hometown crowd. Watch it here and listen to Shockwave here.  

“Filming Motherlode live on stage with Jesse and Barry was THE most bad ass dream come true,” said Jonny Fox, lead singer and guitarist for The Standstills. “The stage was so full of genuine icon rock and roll, for us it was like suffering a tidal wave of pure energy. And we couldn't be happier with how well the film crew caught so many great moments. It is the Motherlode of Motherlodes.”

The Standstills have also been added as special guests on Eagles of Death Metal’s European summer tour, ripping through the UK and Germany. The tour follows a spring fling in Canada with Big Wreck and Theory of a Deadman.

"I’ve gotten to know Jonny and Renée over the last few years. We’ve written songs, jammed, shot a video, and partied together,” added Hughes, leader, and founder of Eagles of Death Metal. “They are good people, and The Standstills are a great band that rock’s hard. How hard you ask? Let’s see if they can survive a European tour with EODM. I am really looking forward to this summer run.”
  
The Standstills (Fox on vocals/guitar, Renée Couture on drums/vocals, McMillan on bass/vocals), have built a reputation for transcendent anthem-making with an earnestly steadfast formula: gigantic hooks, unapologetically hypnotic grooves, and infectious unabashedly cool riffs, which can be heard in force on their latest release, Shockwave. Produced by Neil Sanderson from Three Days Grace and mixed by two-time GRAMMY Award-winner Howard Benson (My Chemical Romance, Santana, Daughtry), the album blends immediately accessible choruses with magnetic layers of depth.
 
The Standstills on tour:
 
with Big Wreck
March 29 @ The Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, ON
March 30 @ The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Oakville, ON
March 31 @ River Run Centre, Guelph, ON 
April 1 @ The Grand Theatre, Kingston, ON 
April 4 @ Rose Theatre, Brampton, ON
April 5 @ First Ontario Performing Arts Centre, St. Catharines, ON
April 6 @ Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, Richmond Hill, ON
 
with Theory Of A Deadman
May 4 @ Bronson Centre, Ottawa, ON
May 6 @ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay, ON
 
with Eagles Of Death Metal
July 4 @ O2 Forum, London, UK 
July 5 @ The Leadmill, Sheffield, UK
July 9 @ Batschkapp, Frankfurt, DE
July 10 @ Täubchenthal, Leipzig, DE
July 11 @ Capitol, Hannover, DE
July 13 @ Markthalle, Hamburg, DE
July 17 @ Huxleys, Berlin, DE
July 18 @ Hirsch, Nuremburg DE

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FROM NEW ALBUM IN SEARCH OF GOLD OUT MAY 5 VIA BIRTHDAY CAKE RECORDS 

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Toronto, ON – March 22, 2023 – Canadian hip-hop trailblazer, Mouraine, shares Tonight, the second single from his forthcoming album, In Search of Gold. In soft strums, resonant 808s and poetic verses, Mouraine tells the honest story of his humble beginnings and the roots of his mission as an artist. The track was produced by Rayannah Kroeker & deadmen and features background vocals by Begonia and a special excerpt of Mouraine's immigrant story, as told by his mother during a heartfelt call from the studio. Listen to Tonight here.

"My humble beginnings trying to adjust and fit in a new country as a refugee reaching a place where I no longer had to worry about my safety and basic survival needs, but now I had to face new struggles," Mouraine adds. "It's hard to dream big when the system is set up to limit you to a stereotype. being in a dilemma of feeling grateful but still hungry for more."

In addition, Mouraine shares an incredible visual highlighting his recent performances at JUNOFest last week soundtracked by Tonight. The piece is a showcase of his hustle, come up and the community that surrounds and supports him. Watch the visualizer for Tonight here.

As In Search Of Gold nears its release on May 5 via Birthday Cake Records, Tonight follows Mouraine's shiny first single, Gold. The song evokes the inner and outer glow of realizing self-worth and pursuing potential to the highest degree.  Listen to Gold here. Produced by Western Canadian Music Award (WCMA) winning producer-engineer duo, deadmen (Begonia, Ashleigh Ball, Royal Canoe), Gold moves with a melodious beat and Mouraine's clever rhyme and verse. The video for Gold was filmed in Joshua Tree National Park, California and directed by Mat Dunlap and assisted by Kevin Manning.  Mouraine traverses the desert terrain to claim his throne - and spin gold records - beneath a warm west coast sun. This is a reminder to never settle, no matter the time or the setting. Watch Gold here. 

Tonight and Gold  are a telling entrance into this new era of Mouraine, and drives the energy for In Search of Gold. Mouraine worked with deadmen (Matt Peters & Matt Schellenberg) to craft new sounds, showcase Mouraine's growth as an artist, and create a sonic representation of Mouraine's life journey. The project is a collaboration with producer duo deadmen (Begonia, Royal Canoe, Ashleigh Ball, Ian Sweet), with features from his brother MOTO, Canadian R&B icon, JRDN, and more. The songs delve into Mouraine’s personal life story and deliver an intimate vulnerability complemented by captivating stories, bold lyricism and colossal beats. Audiences both familiar, or newly introduced, to Mouraine's catalogue and unparalleled stage presence will witness In Search of Gold as a byproduct of years of hard work, determination and talent, failure and loss. This album comes with as much triumph and accomplishment as it does challenge and vulnerability. 

Earlier this month, Mouraine rocked JUNOFest in his hometown of Edmonton, and is amping up for shows in the UK in May. He'll make a big debut at FOCUS Wales Festival in Wrexham, a show at Notting Hill Arts Club in London followed by The Great Escape Festival in Brighton. Learn more about Mouraine's career below, connect with him online and stay tuned for more music as he blazes his path. 

TOUR DATES
May 4 - 6 - Wrexham, UK - FOCUS Wales Festival
May 7 - London, UK - Notting Hill Arts Club
May 11 - 13 - Brighton, UK - The Great Escape Festival

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ANNOUNCED FOR READING + LEEDS, NASS AND THE GREAT ESCAPE

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Toronto, ON – March 21, 2023 – Electronic trio, NOISY, bring a new flavour to their banger single, RUDEBOY, with an alternative version featuring pal and rising powerhouse, Master Peace, out now via Concord Records. Listen to the single here / watch the music video here. 

Following the immense success of their first single of 2022, RUDEBOY, which was crowned BBC Introducing Track Of The Week, as well as receiving extensive support from Radio X, 6Music and more, NOISY have recruited friend Master Peace to bring the track up a gear. Rude by name, rude by nature, RUDEBOY is an attitude-driven anthem, sonically flirting between the likes of Justice, Basement Jaxx and Fat Boy Slim.

On the new single and collaborating with Master Peace, singer Cody said: “RUDEBOY is about feeling completely locked into music, whether you’re in a club, or in a packed tent at a festival or on a night bus with your headphones on. When it hits the music takes you and you can't think about anything else. It started with the lyric 'I put my shades on.' I was just thinking about being at a festival, with the sun shining and feeling euphoric. We were listening to a lot of Chemical Brothers and Justice at the time and so we wanted a heavy bass beat-driven song and it all flowed from there.

“We had been DMing (Master Peace) and it turned out we were fans of each other, we absolutely loved his stuff, and Peace came to hang out with us in the studio a few weeks ago. He liked RUDEBOY and hopped on a verse, we were blown away. We then performed it together at our club night Fast FWD to Friday and thought we had to put it out, it was a highlight of the night!”

2023 has already been bountiful for the exciting trio, with two sold-out club night shows, performing at the esteemed Brits Week at Lafayette London, and confirmed slots at Reading + Leeds, NASS Festival, and The Great Escape. Their debut appearance at the SXSW Music Festival was a triumph, with the band performing in front of capacity crowds at showcases presented by the British Music Embassy, Dr. Marten's, and KROX/101X as well as their own official SXSW showcase. Now, collaborating with the likes of Master Peace continues to cement this year as the year of NOISY.

The past few years have been all gas no breaks for NOISY. Collaborations have been bountiful, from High Contrast remixing 24/7 to releases with the likes of The Prototypes, 1991 and Zero. The music truly comes to life on stage, and the group enjoyed knock-out festival slots at the likes of Reading & Leeds (Radio 1s Dance Stage), Mad Cool, Kendal Calling, and Neighbourhood Weekend. The group also opened for Mike Skinner ahead of embarking on their UK headline tour which came to London for a sold-out XOYO show last year.

NOISY’s touring schedule has been eventful in more ways than one. In 2021 the group made the headlines between shows when their tour van was stolen outside their tour manager’s flat one night, along with synthesizers, FX pedals, guitars, amps; the lot. With a never say die attitude though, the trio came across some of their equipment on eBay and planned a sting operation to reclaimed all of the equipment.

This self-sufficient, DIY mindset is one of the driving forces of NOISY (comprised of singer Cody, guitarist Connor and producer Spencer), who pride themselves on owning creative control, writing, recording and producing all of their music, designing their own merch and often shooting their own music videos.

Allow us to reintroduce NOISY. Your new favourite band, that sound nothing like a band.

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FULL ARTIST AND VENDOR LINE-UP REVEALED

DIGGING ROOTS AND AYSANABEE TO PERFORM

ELDER DR. DUKE REDBIRD TO CLOSE FESTIVAL

TORONTO, ON – March 20, 2023 – Celebrate and honour springtime at Ziigwan (SEE-gwon), a free three-day Indigenous music and arts festival at Yonge-Dundas Square, March 24 - 26, 2023.

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund and Downtown Yonge BIA, in collaboration with ELMNT FM Radio, Red Music Rising, and Music Tourism, are pleased to reveal the complete artist and vendor lineup for the festival, featuring some of the most prominent and emerging Indigenous artists, creators, and entrepreneurs.

Beginning Friday at 4:30pm and continuing all weekend, the following Indigenous vendors will be serving up food, beadwork, clothing, and more as part of the festival:

Aaniin ⧫ Beadwork by Saga ⧫ Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund ⧫
GoodMinds Indigenous Books ⧫ Indigenous Bijoux ⧫
Little Wiggly Art ⧫ Native Arts Society ⧫
Neechi by Nature ⧫ Pacha Indigenous Art Collection ⧫ Riksworks ⧫ Theresa Burning 

Sunday, March 26 is Family Day at Ziigwan, where GoodMinds Indigenous Books will sell a variety of books catered to children and youth, and the Strong Water Singers will facilitate learning activations so children and families can engage in meaningful conversations about Indigenous cultures.

Later that day, Elder Dr. Duke Redbird will join us to close this important gathering in a good way, sharing his thoughts on Ziigwan (springtime) and our collective journey toward reconciliation. Dr. Redbird is an Elder from the Saugeen First Nation and a celebrated Indigenous Visionary, intellectual, poet, broadcaster, and filmmaker.

Ziigwan, the Anishnaabemowin word for springtime, celebrates the healing and learning power of music and art, the rebirth of spring, and the collective awakening. The festival aims to bring people together in one of the city’s most prominent spaces, collectively reemerging from the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This project is being made possible and funded by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

ABOUT THE GORD DOWNIE AND CHANIE WENJACK FUND:
Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Our goal is to improve the lives of Indigenous people by building awareness, education, and connections between all peoples in Canada. downiewenjack.ca

ABOUT THE DOWNTOWN YONGE BIA:
The Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (DYBIA) is a catalyst for creating vibrant urban experiences and events in the heart of downtown Toronto. Representing more than 2,000 businesses and their employees, as well as the broader community of residents, students and visitors, the DYBIA champions attractive public spaces, popular events, safety and cleanliness. It plays an active role both at street level and in boardrooms, advocating for a thriving and diverse community of retailers, restaurants and services. downtownyonge.com

ABOUT ELMNT FM RADIO:
106.5 ELMNT FM is Toronto’s only Indigenous-owned radio station. Owned and operated by First Peoples Radio and launched in October 2018, 106.5 ELMNT FM plays the latest pop, hip-hop and R&B, while promoting some of the best First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists working today. elmntfm.ca
 
ABOUT RED MUSIC RISING:
Launched in January 2020 in partnership with Dadan Sivunivut, Red Music Rising is a holistic music company. A full-service artist management company and record label owned and managed entirely by Indigenous individuals, with a mission to help develop robust, sustainable, life-long careers for Indigenous artists and industry professionals. Matt Maw (Chippewas of the Thames First Nation) is Red Music Rising’s Director & Lead Artist Manager. Matt brings over a decade of multi-faceted music industry experience to Red Music Rising, along with a passion for artist development and a mission to amplify Canada's Indigenous talent on the global stage. redmusicrising.ca

ABOUT MUSIC TOURISM:
Specializing in music city and music tourism industry consultancy and business development, Music Tourism is led by Chris Campbell, an inventive, collaborative, and self-motivated music, entertainment, and tourism industry professional with decades of experience in strategic planning, event acquisition and major event management. We specialize in the creation and implementation of music city and music tourism strategies. Working together with your industry stakeholders we will maximize economic and socio-economic potential. musictourism.ca

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ZIIGWAN FESTIVAL DE MUSIQUE ET D’ARTS AUTOCHTONES DÉVOILEMENT DE L’ENTIÈRE PROGRAMMATION LUMIÈRE SUR LES ARTISTES
ET EXPOSANTS

DIGGING ROOTS ET AYSANABEE SE PRODUIRONT

ELDER DR. DUKE REDBIRD CLORA LE FESTIVAL

TORONTO, ON - Le 20 mars 2023 – Célébrez le printemps et rendez-lui hommage à l’occasion de Ziigwan (prononcer SEE-gwon), un festival de musique et d’arts autochtones gratuit d’une durée de trois jours qui se tiendra Place Yonge-Dundas du 24 au 26 mars prochains.

Le Fonds Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack et Downtown Yonge BIA, en collaboration avec ELMNT FM Radio, Red Music Rising et Music Tourism, sont heureux de dévoiler la programmation complète du festival. Celle-ci réunit certains des artistes, créateurs et entrepreneurs autochtones les plus en vue du Canada ainsi que d’autres, en pleine émergence.

À partir du vendredi, 16 h 30, et tout au long du week-end, les participants autochtones suivants vendront de la nourriture, des objets perlés, des vêtements et plusieurs autres items dans le cadre du festival :

Aaniin ⧫ Beadwork by Saga ⧫ Dashmaawaan Bemaadzinjin
The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund ⧫
GoodMinds Indigenous Books ⧫ Indigenous Bijoux ⧫
Little Wiggly Art ⧫ Native Arts Society ⧫ Neechi by Nature ⧫ Pacha Indigenous Art Collection ⧫ Riksworks ⧫ Theresa Burning 

Le dimanche 26 mars sera le Jour de la famille au festival Ziigwan! GoodMinds Indigenous Books offrira à la vente une foule de livres destinés aux enfants et jeunes lecteurs. Les Strong Water Singers animeront des activités d’apprentissage de sorte que les enfants et leurs familles puissent prendre part à des conversations signifiantes au sujet des cultures autochtones.

Plus tard ce même jour, Elder Dr. Duke Redbird se joindra à nous pour clore bellement ce rassemblement important, partageant ses pensées au sujet de Ziigwan (le printemps) et de notre voyage collectif vers la réconciliation. Dr Redbird est un Aîné de la Première Nation Saugeen. Il est de plus un Autochtone visionnaire, un intellectuel, un poète, diffuseur et cinéaste.

Ziigwan, le mot anishnaabemowin pour « printemps », célèbre les pouvoirs de guérison et d’apprentissage que possèdent la musique et l’art; la renaissance printanière; et l’éveil collectif. Le festival vise à nous rassembler dans un des espaces publics les plus importants de la ville alors que nous émergeons collectivement de l’emprise de la COVID-19.

Ce projet a été rendu possible grâce à un financement du Gouvernement du Canada par l’entremise de l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Sud de l’Ontario.

À PROPOS DU FONDS GORD DOWNIE & CHANIE WENJACK :
Inspiré par l’histoire de Chanie et l’invitation de Gord à construire un meilleur Canada, le Fonds Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack vise à bâtir une compréhension culturelle entre peuples autochtones et non-autochtones et à créer un chemin vers leur réconciliation. Notre objectif est d’améliorer la qualité de vie des Autochtones en suscitant la sensibilisation et l’éducation de tous les peuples du Canada de même que leurs interrelations. downiewenjack.ca/fr

À PROPOS DE DOWNTOWN YONGE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA :
Cet organisme est le catalyseur de la création d’expériences et d’événements urbains vibrants au coeur du centre-ville de Toronto. Représentant plus de 2 000 entreprises et leurs employés, de même qu’une vaste communauté de résidents, d’étudiants et de visiteurs, il milite pour des espaces publics attrayants et des événements populaires, et promeut sécurité et propreté. Il joue également un rôle actif dans la rue comme dans les conseils d’administration en plaidant pour une communauté prospère et diversifiée de détaillants, de restaurants et de services. downtownyonge.com  

À PROPOS D’ELMNT FM :
106.5 ELMNT FM est la seule station de radio autochtone de Toronto. Détenue et exploitée par First Peoples Radio et inaugurée en octobre 2018, 106.5 ELMNT FM fait tourner les plus récents tubes pop, hip-hop et R&B tout en faisant la promotion des meilleurs artistes des Premières Nations, Inuit et Métis oeuvrant aujourd’hui. elmntfm.ca
 
À PROPOS DE RED MUSIC RISING :
Fondée en janvier 2020 en partenariat avec Dadan Sivunivut, Red Music Rising est une maison de disque holistique. Il s’agit d’une compagnie offrant un service complet de gestion d’artistes et d’enregistrement de disques, entièrement détenue et gérée par des Autochtones, dont la mission est de contribuer à développer des carrières solides durant toute la vie des artistes autochtones et des professionnels de l’industrie. Matt Maw (de la Première Nation des Chippewas de la Thames) est le directeur et gérant d’artistes principal de Red Music Rising. Il y apporte une expérience diversifiée dans l’industrie de la musique longue de plus d’une décennie, ainsi qu’une passion pour le développement de la carrière d’artistes, assortie de la mission d’amplifier la présence du talent autochtone sur la scène mondiale. www.redmusicrising.ca

À PROPOS DE MUSIC TOURISM :
Firme conseil spécialisée dans le développement commercial de villes de la musique et du tourisme musical, Music Tourism est dirigée par Chris Campbell, un professionnel de l’industrie de la musique, du divertissement et du tourisme possédant des décennies d’expérience en matière de planification stratégique, d’acquisition d’événements et de gestion de projets d’envergure. Music Tourism se concentre sur la création et la mise en œuvre de stratégies visant les villes de la musique et le tourisme. En travaillant de concert avec les parties prenantes de l’industrie, elle en maximise les potentiels économiques et socio-économiques. www.musictourism.ca

LISTEN HERE
 
LEAD SINGLE KID RISES TO TOP 10 AT AAA
AND #13 AT ALTERNATIVE RADIO

NEW STUDIO ALBUM POUR IT OUT INTO THE NIGHT
OUT JUNE 2 ON CONCORD RECORDS

“The Revivalists focus on the positive on new single Kid [with] the feeling that in this cluttered world, we must block out all
the distractions to find our most authentic self.” - PEOPLE

“The Revivalists' sound covers a lot of ground and harkens back to many of their diverse influences…but they are constantly moving forward.”
– Grammy.com 

“A high energy, seamless blend of soulful, horn-abetted rock and roll…inching closer to pop superstardom…” - Relix  

"... a creative, compelling blend of musical ingenuity and heart..." – Billboard 

TORONTO, ON – March 17, 2023 – Chart-topping rock band, The Revivalists, have released a new politically charged album track The Long Con today from their forthcoming studio album, Pour It Out Into The Night, (out June 2 via Concord Records), as lead radio single Kid is rising fast, jumping into the Top 10 at AAA and #13 at Alternative Radio after being #1 most added at both formats in its first week, and starting to buzz at Hot AC, with more than 1.3 million streams to date.
 
Featuring a gospel-style chant and a punchy groove amped up by waves of distortion, The Long Con acknowledges the deep divisions in our country with the hope that we can hold onto the power of love. Listen to The Long Con here and pre-save/pre-order Pour It Out Into The Night here. Each pre-order includes an instant download of The Long Con and Kid.

“The Long Con is a song for the marginalized, the underrepresented and taken advantage of. It’s heartbreaking to see what’s happening in our country. I wanted to write a song that we could all sing together at our concerts, and truly feel connected and aligned. It’s a song for the people,” says vocalist/guitarist David Shaw.

The Revivalists’ lead single Kid, which sees the band featured on this week’s cover of Apple Music’s ALT CTRL playlist, is a hopeful anthem invoking the zest for life, self-belief, catharsis and “living for the spirit now” as the song declares, featuring an infectious melody and piano peeking through bright acoustic guitar as intricate layers of the band's distinctive instrumentation power a euphoric chantable chorus. Directed by Johnny Chew, the graffiti-inspired music video features artful, eye-popping stop-motion animation of the band against a backdrop that pays homage to the architectural and artistic aesthetics that define the band’s home of New Orleans. Watch the Kid video here.  
 
Kid introduces Pour It Out Into The Night, a life-affirming album about living in the moment that offers both an unburdening and an appreciation for the here and now, fueled by lessons in gratitude and life realizations. As the world came to a standstill in the years since their last album, Take Good Care, personal experiences and life challenges abounded, with band members having their first children, getting married, and navigating the mental hurdles of lockdown. The band’s process for this record was the most self-guided one yet, and was produced by GRAMMY Award-winning producer, Rich Costey [Muse, Foster the People, Death Cab for Cutie] with co-production from David, Zack, and the rest of the band.
 
The Revivalists are renowned for their live prowess, soulful alt-rock anthems, and distinct mix of many of the classic styles of American music, led by the incredible voice of front man David Shaw. They will deliver a big hometown set at New Orleans JazzFest in April and Bonnaroo in June before embarking on their North American tour, including co-headline dates with The Head and The Heart beginning June 30 followed by co-headline dates with Band Of Horses beginning July 28. After three consecutive sell-outs at the famed venue, they return to Red Rocks in Colorado for a headline show on September 14. For tickets, please visit www.therevivalists.com.
 
Eight-piece rock 'n' roll collective The Revivalists – David Shaw [lead vocals, guitar], Zack Feinberg [guitar], Andrew Campanelli [drums], George Gekas [bass], Ed Williams [pedal steel guitar], Rob Ingraham [saxophone], Michael Girardot [keyboard, trumpet], and PJ Howard [drums, percussion] – have earned multiplatinum success, more than 800 million streams, multiple Adult Alternative #1s and Alternative Radio hits, major media praise, numerous national television performances, and sold-out shows at hallowed venues such as Radio City Music Hall, The Ryman and Red Rocks. Their philanthropic umbrella fund, Rev Causes,  supports a variety of organizations dedicated to reviving and investing in our communities, our health, and our environment. By donating a portion of ticket sales, through fan donations, and a variety of other fundraising efforts, the band assists multiple national and local organizations in building a better future.
 
The Revivalists 2023 Live Dates 
March 19 - Tampa, FL @ Innings Festival 
March 31 - Jackson, WY @ Rendezvous Festival 
April 28 – 30 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 
April 28 - New Orleans LA @ The Fillmore 
June 9 - Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre
June 18 - Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo 
June 30 - Kansas City, MO @ Starlight Theater #
July 1 - Waite Park, MN @ The Ledge Amphitheater #
July 3 - Cedar Rapids, IA @ McGrath Amphitheatre #
July 5 - Selbyville, DE @ Freeman Arts Pavilion #
July 6 - Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater #
July 8 - Columbia, MD @ Merriweather Post Pavilion #
July 9 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony Summer Stage (with The Head and The Heart only)
July 12 - Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at the Mann #
July 14 - Bridgeport, CT @ Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater #
July 15 - Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion #
July 26 - Toronto, ON @ HISTORY (with The Heavy Heavy only)
July 28 - Chautauqua, NY @ Chautauqua Amphitheater ^
July 29 - Indianapolis, IN @ TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park ^
August 1 - Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater *
August 3 - Oshkosh, WI @ Leach Amphitheater *
August 6 - Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion *
August 8 - Portland, ME @ Thompson's Point ^
August 10 - Brooklyn, NY @ Prospect Park ^
August 11 - Boston, MA @ Leader Bank Pavilion ^
August 31 - Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre *
September 2 - Troutdale, OR @ Edgefield Amphitheater (with The Heavy Heavy only)
September 6 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas *
September 9 - San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park *
September 10 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Greek Theatre ^
September 14 - Morrison, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre (support from Band of Horses & The Heavy Heavy)
September 17 - Telluride, CO @ Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
 
# co-headline with The Head and The Heart & support from Jaime Wyatt
^ co-headline with Band of Horses
* co-headline with Band of Horses & support from The Heavy Heavy

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STREAM HERE

TORONTO, ON - March 17, 2023 -  Today BRIT nominated DJ and producer, Regard, has shared a brand new dancefloor creeper, No Sleep, with chart topping, multi-platinum selling artist Ella Henderson. The track is out now via Ministry of Sound - listen here.
 
No Sleep is the perfect pairing of moody trance-inspired synths driven by Ella's soulful vocals, addressing moving past a lost love. The disco inflected chorus glistens, and is a testament to Regard’s penchant for crafting compelling dance tracks with infectious and nuanced melodies.
 
Speaking further about the track, Regard says “I started creating the beginnings of what would become No Sleep last summer. I was so consumed by making the track, I didn’t realise that by the end of my session, it was morning. I worked my way through the entire night on this song. Ironically, it went on to become ‘No Sleep’ thanks to Ella’s incredible performance on the track.”
 
Ella adds “I’m so excited to have collaborated with Regard on No Sleep. It feels so empowering to sing such a defiant lyric over such a feel good record! I believe many people will relate to this song & I think having more upbeat records with a strong & powerful message is something we all need right now! I’m excited for this one & I can’t wait to perform it live together at some point!!”
 
About Regard
It was by accident that REGARD found his stage name. The word, “regardé,” came to the DJ during French class in high school. “To see” became the core behind Regard’s music. “When I perform,” he says, “I look at the people and how they feel the music.” For REGARD, his deep house mixes consist not only of sound, but also of sight. Performance is a reciprocal and intimate relationship between the DJ and the audience. Kosovan DJ and producer REGARD garnered global attention with his debut single, Ride It, which became an international hit, taking the internet and TikTok by storm and quickly followed it up with his second hit single and BRIT nominated Secrets featuring South London singer RAYE. He has gone on to achieve over 10X top 10 single chart placements globally. In the UK, Ride It has sold over 1 million records to date (6x Platinum), while Secrets was recently certified Gold. His 2x Platinum single, YOU, with Troye Sivan and Tate McRae achieved over 320 million streams, #2 at Main AC, #20 at Hot AC, #32 at Top 40 in Canada, #1 TikTok sound in UK and is the longest running #1on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in 2021, plus saw REGARD perform on Jimmy Fallon. REGARD has had four #1 US Dance Airplay hits, amassed 3.3 billion combined streams & 12 million worldwide sales. 

About Ella Henderson
Bursting onto the scene 11 years ago with a No. 1 debut single (Ghost) and album (Chapter One), Ella Henderson has since ascended to a multi-platinum selling, BRIT and Ivor Novello Award nominee, with over a billion streams to her name - all by the age of 27. A hit songwriter and powerhouse vocalist, Ella has collaborated with musical luminaries including Ryan Tedder and Babyface, as well as superstar DJs including Sigma and Kygo. To date, she has achieved seven UK Top 10s as a lead artist, the most recent including, Crazy What Love Can Do with David Guetta and Becky Hill, and 21 Reasons with Nathan Dawe. Last year, Ella released her long-awaited second album Everything I Didn’t Say. Heralded by powerful lead single Brave and a showstopping performance on The Graham Norton Show, the record debuted in the Official Charts Top 10, becoming her second to do so. She also hit the road for her first headline tour in seven years, spanning seven dates across October, the sold-out run concluded at London’s prestigious O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

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Regard on TikTok

Connect with Regard: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

SONG OFF FORTHCOMING NEW ALBUM AMONG OTHER THINGS
OUT APRIL 21 ON ROUNDER RECORDS

ANNOUNCES NEW U.S., EUROPEAN AND UK TOUR DATES

SXSW THIS WEEK + STAGECOACH, UNDER THE BIG SKY FESTIVAL, TELLURIDE, MERLEFEST AND MORE!

"Sometimes the minute you hear a voice, you know it's for the ages. That's how Canadian Bella White, the daughter of a Virginia bluegrasser, enters the picture. Making her second album now, at 22, White is poised for a major breakthrough. This is her origin story." - NPR 

“At just 22, Bella White is a songwriting prodigy and emotional alchemist.” - Grammy.com

“Sublime Appalachian heartbreak.” - Rolling Stone

“(‘Break My Heart’) is an instant classic” - Folk Alley

TORONTO, ON – March 17, 2023 – Calgary-born singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Bella White, will release her new album, Among Other Things, on April 21 via Rounder Records and today she shares another taste of the LP by way of new single, Flowers On My Bedside. The single – both raw and mournful – took shape as White tapped into the bracing lucidity that sometimes accompanies heartache.  She says, “Flowers On My Bedside is a song for empowerment. I wrote it when I was in a sad place and it was a very healing experience, to take a hard situation and turn it into something that feels creatively inspiring.” Listen to/share Flowers On My Bedside here.
 
Among Other Things was produced by Jonathan Wilson and features Buck Meek of Big Thief on guitar.  White has teased the album with a handful of songs that together give the listener a sense of her remarkable writing and life-long-honed skills as a bluegrass player. “Bella White stands out as the youngest in her class of breakthrough virtuosos defined by the likes of Billy Strings and Amythyst Kiah. Her poetic poignancy conjures up the palpable devastation from a novice lover whose heart —one brimming with naïve ideas of romance—has shattered into a seemingly irreparable form,” said American Songwriter. Previous releases include last year’s  The Way I Oughta Go the gorgeous and reflective Rhododendron and last month’s Break My Heart.
 
Among Other Things is available for pre-order here digitally and on LP with specialty vinyl in Garnet and Tiger’s Eye via the artist’s website at www.bellawhitemusic.com.
 
Rolling Stone included White in their Best Things We Saw roundup of AmericanaFest and she has spent this week captivating audiences in Austin during several appearances at SXSW including a slot at the Luck Reunion. Tonight, she will be appearing at the imogene + willie party. White is excited to announce new U.S. headline dates that include a stop in New York City on May 4.  She has also added dates in Europe and the UK and has confirmed appearances at major U.S. festivals throughout the spring and summer including Stagecoach, Merlefest, Telluride, Under The Big Sky, and more. All tour dates listed below.
 
White made her mark on the scene with the release of her debut album Just Like Leaving. The LP caught the attention of Rounder Records which signed her last year. While traditional bluegrass originated in Appalachia, the genre has surely found a safe and loving Canadian home via her songwriting. The 22-year-old singer/songwriter and instrumentalist shies away from modern and fussy arrangements, and instead brings a traditional style of music into the contemporary moment by personalizing it to her own experiences. White has shown herself to be a star student of the bluegrass genre, with something new to bring to the table. Her ability to translate modern experience to an old sound is seamless and compelling, and permeates the boundaries of a regional genre with authentic singing and songwriting. Read more about Bella White here.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
SXSW
March 17 - Yeti Showcase - 220 S. Congress - Austin, TX
March 17 - The imogene + willie party - imogene + willie store - Austin, TX
 
April 28 - Stagecoach - Indio, CA
May 2 – The Loft at City Winery Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
May 3 – Pearl St. Warehouse – Washington, DC
May 4 – Rockwood Music Hall (Stage 2) – New York, NY
May 17- Duke’s Indy – Indianapolis, IN
May 19 - Sleeping In The Woods Songwriter Festival - Monticello, KY
May 20 - Pit House – Slade, KY
June 18 - Black Deer Festival, Tunbridge Wells, UK
June 20 - The Glad Cafe - Glasgow, SCOTLAND
June 21 – The Lexington, London, UK
June 23 – SPOT, Groningen, NETHERLANDS
June 24 - Rotterdam Bluegrass Festival - Rotterdam, ZH, NETHERLANDS
July 14 - Under the Big Sky Music & Arts Festival, White Fish, MT

LISTEN HERE

Toronto, ON – March 17, 2023 – Ormiston - the solo project of Montreal-born Nicola Ormiston - is bringing a Distortion Of Reality with his new single. Out today via Lisbon Lux Records, the pristine indie emotional track draws inspiration from the songwriting of the 80s (a la Cindy Lauper) while establishing a more lo-fi contemporary sound. Listen to Distortion Of Reality here and watch the fantastic visualizer here.

Distortion Of Reality marks the beginning of a new era for Ormiston, unveiling a more dramatic and dreamlike sound after the release of his debut 2021 album, Hammer Down. Ormiston explores the identity crisis of a young adult, who lives his life unconsciously, without worrying about the harsh realities. The song is a sample of what will be heard on a new album, set to be released later this year.

Hammer Down, received over 400k streams, received incredible support from BBC, CBC, Amazing Radio and was featured on numerous playlists (Indie All Stars, it's a BOP!, Fresh Find Rock). Highlight track Time Fades appeared in Pete Davidson's latest film, Meet Cute.

About Ormiston
Singer-songwriter and producer of a sunny and laidback sound, somewhere between indie pop, chillwave and yacht rock where you can find influences from Toro Y Moi, MGMT and electro-disco. Born into a bilingual Montreal family, he was raised around female musicians and grew up with a strong sense of melody. After  mixing and producing some tracks for Milk & Bone, Heartstreets, Misage and Freida Mari, he released in 2013 the song Typically Her (under the name Beverlay) that ended up being remixed by Kaytranada, helping it reach more than 3 million streams worldwide. In 2020, he signed with Canadian label Lisbon Lux Records. On stage, his piercing voice is supported by his three outstanding musicians. He offers a lively and touching show that irresistibly invites you to dance.   

Connect with Ormiston: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify | TikTok

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TikTok: @ormistonmusic

LISTEN HERE
 
NEW RENDITION OF CHART-TOPPING SINGLE FOLLOWS RECENT COLLABORATIONS WITH SHARON VAN ETTEN, LUCIUS
& MORE FEATURED ON STRAYS
 
UPCOMING APPEARANCES INCLUDE SXSW KEYNOTE AND AUSTIN CITY LIMITS TAPING PLUS HEADLINE TOUR DATES, SUMMER FESTIVALS AND CHRIS STAPLETON SHOWS

TORONTO, ON – March 16, 2023 – Today, Margo Price joins forces with Sierra Ferrell to release a brand new rendition of her Strays standout, Change of Heart, which recently reigned #1 for 14 consecutive weeks on the Americana chart. The single marks the first-ever collaboration between two of Nashville’s most shapeshifting singers and songwriters, who together transform the track from a turbulent eruption of psych rock into a stripped-back but swift arrangement of spellbinding vocals, a gently stomping acoustic guitar, and haunting lines of fiddle. In the album’s original recording and mind-bending music video, “a wiry blues guitar riff and jabs of organ hint at the Doors as Price delivers a breaking-away song that toys with paradoxes” (The New York Times), but here the focus is further given to the lyrics’ reflection on reckoning with one’s past and eradicating the fear of judgment.

Listen to Change of Heart (feat. Sierra Ferrell) via Loma Vista Recordings, available on DSPs as a three-track EP alongside Strays highlights Radio (feat. Sharon Van Etten) and Anytime You Call (feat Lucius).
 
On working with Sierra Ferrell, and celebrating friends, fellow artists and collaborators during Women’s History Month, Margo Price says, “I’m real excited to share this stripped down take on 'Change of Heart' featuring Sierra Ferrell. Sierra is one of my favorite new voices in music and I loved getting to work with her on this acoustic version of the song. I love to lift up other women in the genre when I see somebody putting out great art. In an industry that tries to drive us apart, it’s freeing to break down those barriers and say, ‘there is room for everyone.’ Thanks also to the cowriter of the song, my husband, Jeremy Ivey on acoustic guitar and the talented Billy Contreras on the fiddle.”
 
Following the release of Strays – a freedom-filled, mushroom-fueled, Jonathan Wilson-produced opus that’s been called her “strongest, most cohesive record yet” (Rolling Stone) – Margo Price has showcased songs like Change of Heart and Radio on The Late Late Show with James Corden, CBS Mornings and a national headline tour that just brought her triumphant return to the Ryman Auditorium. This week, Price heads to Texas to discuss Strays and her memoir, Maybe We’ll Make It, during a keynote conversation at SXSW on March 17, in addition to performing at Luck Reunion, and taping an episode for Season 49 of Austin City Limits on March 19.
 
This spring and summer, Margo Price’s ‘Til The Wheels Fall Off Tour rolls on with new headline shows just added today, plus amphitheater and arena dates with Chris Stapleton, festivals and more to be added soon. Find the full list below and tickets here.

Margo Price Tour Dates
3/24 - Boise, ID - Treefort Music Fest
4/26 - El Paso, TX - Don Haskins Center*
4/27 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater*
4/29 - Los Angeles, CA - Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90
4/30 - Los Angeles, CA - Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90
6/22 - Pendleton, OR - Jackalope Jamboree
6/24 - Lander, WY - Lander Concert Series
6/25 - Livingston, MT - Pine Creek Lodge
6/28 - Omaha, NE - The Waiting Room
6/29 - Rogers, AR - Outlaw Music Festival
7/1 - Denver, CO - Dusty Boots
7/13 - Charleston, SC - Credit One Stadium*
7/14 - Virginia Beach, VA - Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater*
7/15 - Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena*
8/5 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavilion!
8/6 - Portland, ME - Thompson's Point!
8/7 - Portsmouth, NH - The Music Hall Historic Theater
8/9 - Buffalo, NY - Town Ballroom
8/10 - Philadelphia, PA - The Met Philadelphia!
8/19 - Bethel, NY - Catbird Music Festival
8/25 - London, UK - Lafayette
8/25-8/27 - Leicestershire, UK - The Long Road
9/8-9/10 - Bristol, TN - Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
9/24 - Franklin, TN - Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
10/1 - Bridgeport, CT - Sound on Sound
10/5 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena*
10/6 - University Park, PA - Bryce Jordan Center*
 
*w/ Chris Stapleton
!w/ Tyler Childers

Praise For Strays
"Unstoppable, Unsinkable, Uninhibited…Strays struts through big-hearted indie country, honky-tonk stomp and ’70s guitar-explosion psychedelia"
The New York Times
 
"Perhaps the most comprehensive iteration of her continually evolving palette…as a songwriter, Price has never quite sounded more in command of detail and scene setting"
Rolling Stone
 
"Strays bursts with easy confidence and kind, stoic pearls of wisdom"
Pitchfork
 
"A potent, genre-spanning opus"
NPR Music
 
"Volcanic vocal performances and sharp character studies"
Vulture
 
"Brilliantly rattles through country, psych and Patti Smith-style poetic rock’n’roll...powerful lyrical gut-punches"
The Guardian, ★★★★
 
"A winding, deeply felt, at times rollicking trip"
ELLE
 
"Billows with pop sensibility, rock guitar, and country lyricism"
Vanity Fair
 
"A Career-Best"
Variety
 
"Excellent...her strongest and most collaborative album yet"
The Daily Beast
 
"Sonically brave and lyrically obstinate, a rare delight that stands out from its counterparts"
NME, ★★★★
 
"Price remains one of the best chroniclers of our fraught political moment"
PAPER
 
"There’s proof of Price’s growth - as an artist and observer - on every track"
Jezebel
 
"A thrilling step forward in a career that’s already made Price one of the most intriguing
voices in music"
BUST
 
"It’s her weirdest and wildest record yet, but also her wisest"
UNCUT
 
"This is an album to cherish"
CLASH

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DOWNLOAD - Strays album artwork | DOWNLOAD - Margo Price photo

LISTEN TO MOONSTONE HERE

Toronto, ON – March 14, 2023 – Following Sapphire and Tourmaline, Montreal-based genre-bending artist Aether unveils his stunning four-track EP, Moonstone, out on Monstercat today. Inspired by the way gemstones evolve into new formations, he produced each track in order - transforming the previous track’s foundation into the next, reflecting the crystalline evolution process. 

Continuing to connect his music with astral elements of nature, the title track is reminiscent of moonlit walks, leading with lush ambient pads and charming piano chords. Aquamarine ushers in the preceding tracks’ percussive and bass elements while giving listeners an oceanic listening experience through waves of soothing hums and shimmering synthwork. Arriving as a celebration to Aether’s tenth year of making music, the EP also allowed him to overcome musical challenges in his pursuit of creating ambient-leaning sounds for the first time. 

Aether shares, “I hope listeners can at the very least take away a pleasant listening experience. Deeper than this, I hope that it can help people explore outside of their comfort zone. I am a strong believer that life happens outside of your comfort zone and I think this EP is a testament to what kind of unexpected beauty that can lead to.”

Moonstone highlights Aether’s lauded producing and composing capabilities that range from lofi to contemporary over the years. His records and compositions have landed in popular video games titles and have amassed millions of streams, all while overcoming his Retinitis Pigmentosa diagnosis - a rare eye disease that breaks down cells in the eye, leaving him legally blind. He shows no signs of slowing down as he continues to unfold new musical creations and explore different soundscapes that fans can look forward to hearing soon.

Moonstone EP Tracklist
1. Moonstone
2. Aquamarine
3. Sapphire
4. Tourmaline

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About Aether (pronounced A-ther – He/Him)
Jason Taylor, better known under the name Aether, is a Scottish music producer, composer, and sound designer. With a passion for sound in all forms, his work covers a diverse range of palettes including contemporary piano, ambient works, and electronic dance music.

Growing up with a music loving family, he was always exposed to new genres and sounds. This led him to an early love and appreciation for music. Entering the world with a visual impairment, Retinitis Pigmentosa, resulted in Aether spending a lot of his teenage years exploring the world of music production and composition in his bedroom. 

In 2013, the Aether project was born. Spanning a decade-long career, his ever expanding portfolio continues to grow and evolve  through new styles, new instruments, and new ideas.

"The focus is always on telling a story. Once that story presents itself to me, I do whatever I can to see it exist. Very rarely does this happen and I already have what I need." -Aether

SHARES NEW SINGLES
BUMP (WITH M.E.D. AND GUILTY SIMPSON) 
ALONGSIDE INSTRUMENTAL INTHECOUPE 
LISTEN HERE

PRE-ORDER ALBUM HERE

“Harrison is a high-achieving polymath...
His work fuses synthetic beats with complex, jazz-like arrangements, 
and on ‘Float,’ he distills these sounds into a smooth, delicate soul rhythm.” 
– NPR Music (Now Playing – Float)
 
“…a chef's kiss of a downtempo R&B jam for a dreamy two-and-a-half minutes.” 
– CBC Music (Songs You Need To Hear – Float)
 
“Bonet's ethereal vocals are appropriate for a song titled Float.
The Los Angeles-based R&B singe…glides effortlessly 
over Harrison's bass and drums-driven production.” 
– Exclaim! (Track Feature – Float)

TORONTO, ON – March 14, 2023 – Following a strong return with two new songs last month, JUNO, UK MVA + Prism Prize nominated Toronto producer and musical polymath, Harrison, continues to share fresh sounds. A sonic intro to Spring, Harrison releases new single, Bump - a dream collab with some of his heroes, M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson - alongside Inthecoupe,  a revved-up instrumental ode to cruising in your custom whip. The tracks usher the announcement of Harrison's new album, Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees, out on April 28 via Last Gang Records/MNRK. Pre-order it here, and listen to Bump (featuring M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson) and Inthecoupe here.

Bump highlights verses from veteran emcees M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson, marking their first reunion since working on the 2006 J Dilla project, The Shining. Harrison's pivotal collab with the duo on this hip-hop heavy tune channels energies of J Dilla and Madlib, which influenced the duo's early Stones Throw careers. Opening the doors to Inthecoupe: inspired by Harrison's brief ownership of a 1991 BMW convertible with funk at the fore. Watch the visualizers, illustrated by Jeremy White, for Bump (featuring M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson) and Inthecoupe. 

“Bump Is a love letter to some of my favourite rappers growing up. M.E.D. and Guilty have been huge influences on me since I was 16. Understanding their beat choices on producers they worked with was a really helpful growing tool. The instrumental for Bump was actually originally different. They found the pocket I was looking for on this new joint. I’m floored that they were kind enough to join me on this album," Harrison adds. “Inthecoupe is a reminder to myself to not be so serious all the time. My love for jazz is very deep but I still love making fun dance music. A playful song revolving around a brass synth and a bounce.”

Harrison’s innovative nature shines in Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees: a 16-track collection of songs that highlights his affinity and dedication to the piano, blended with strong grooves, classic and contemporary jazz ingredients, sharp verses and prose lined with Brazilian bossa, funk, old-school hip-hop and rhythmic texture. A deep dive into Harrison’s universe, exciting guest features include rising LA-based singer-songwriters Kadhja Bonet (Float), Nanna.B (Blue Sky), fellow Toronto artist TOBi (on 2022-relesed single, Outta This World), and the previously released instrumentals, Like When We Were Kids and Around You. Pre-order the album here.
 
The album taps into themes of awakening from daydreaming, impacts of solitude, odes to younger selves, emerging from dark moments, honouring family members that have passed, carefreeness and more. The songs incorporate an array of instrumentation including Farfisa keys, breakbeats and a music box that was gifted to Harrison, as highlighted in the song of its namesake. Harrison drew inspiration from cartoons such as Looney Tunes and Gumball to Vince Guaraldi soundtracks.

Previous single, Float, is a smooth downtempo tune with a grooving R&B bassline that saw love from NPR, Exclaim!, CBC Music and Consequence, among many others. As guest Kadhja Bonet sings of struggling to find oneself in absent love, the LA songstress' graceful vocals weave throughout this buoyant track. A View From The Sky highlights Harrison’s deep study of jazz and dedication to the piano, written during a moment of personal reclamation after a dark time.

To complement Harrison's artistic vision, he enlisted acclaimed illustrator, Elijah Anderson, and the design and animation of Jeremy White to craft single artwork that recalls classic Blue Note covers and iconic Saturday morning cartoons like Schoolhouse Rock!. The album art was illustrated by Kento IIDA and designed by Jeremy White - view these pieces below. Check out Float here and A View From The Sky here. 

Learn more about Harrison in his bio below and stay tuned for the album drop next month! 

Harrison - Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees Tracklist
1. Daydreamin
2. Cowboys
3. Outta This World (featuring TOBi)
4. Overhead
5. Like When We Were Kids
6. Bump (featuring M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson)
7. Honey Harbor (Bill's Song)
8. Music Box
9. Around You
10. Float (featuring Kadhja Bonet)
11. 2016
12. Inthecoupe
13. 7 pm
14. Blue Sky (featuring Nanna.B)
15. A View From The Sky
16. Runthatback

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About Harrison
When Harrison (Harrison Robinson) began working on his third album in his modest Toronto sudio in 2019, the producer and composer felt a strong desire to his artistic roots. “I knew I wanted to just make what I thought was cool, regardless of it being cheesy,” he says of the piano-centred compositions that would become Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees. “Chick Corea had a quote along the lines of ‘you have to find what sounds beautiful to you’ and that really stuck a chord with me.”
 
Like his previous two albums, Apricity (2018) and his 2016 debut, Checkpoint Titanium (which earned the  attention of the prestigious Polaris Music Prize), Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees sees a handful of guests stepping into the producer’s technicoloured world, including Kadhja Bonet, TOBi, Nanna.B, M.E.D. and Guilty Simpson (their first reunion since J Dilla’s The Shining in 2006) To help complement his artistic vision, the producer enlisted the help of illustrator Elijah Anderson, whose single artwork recalls classic Blue Note covers and classic Saturday morning cartoons like Schoolhouse Rock.
 
Taken as a whole, Birds, Bees, The Clouds & The Trees is an assured and joyful statement from a young artist evolving and finely honing his craft. Or as Robinson himself puts it, “It’s the music that I dreamed about making as a kid.” 

About Last Gang
Last Gang is a music company founded in 2003 and credited with launching the careers of Metric, Death From Above 1979, Mother Mother and MSTRKRFT. The company is also well known for its work with Arkells, Stars, Keys N Krates, Lights, and Chromeo. Last Gang is a MNRK Music Group company. www.lastgang.com

TITLE TRACK PREVIEWS RISING INDIE-POP TRIO’S UPCOMING NEW ALBUM DUE MAY 5 VIA FANTASY

TORONTO, ON – March 14, 2023 – Today, rising indie-pop trio, BAILEN, have shared Tired Hearts, the title track of their second full-length album, Tired Hearts, due May 5, via Fantasy. Building from a gentle synth-figure intro, the ethereal, reflective track soon transforms into a lustrous, probing, and powerful search for acceptance. Listen to Tired Hearts here and pre-order the album here.
 
“Tired Hearts is one of the first songs we wrote for this new album,” the band explained. “It set the tone for where we took the rest of the songs both thematically and musically. The song began as an adaptation of a 19th century poem about an Irish factory worker and examines the search for understanding and belonging while our means of survival drives us further from that goal. To be quite honest, this is a song about late-stage capitalism.”
 
In February, the New York City based siblings shared the album’s first single – the alt-pop gem, Call It Like It Is, along with its cult classic style video – listen and watch here. The sparkling track, co-written by BAILEN and X Ambassadors’ Adam Levin and Sam Harris, is “an anthem for anyone who refuses to be taken advantage of,” the band stated. “It unmasks the ugly truth behind shiny veneers.”
 
BAILEN is currently on a nation-wide, 25-date tour that is set to visit major cities across North America before finishing with a hometown performance at New York’s venerable Le Poisson Rouge on May 20. BAILEN is also set for high profile appearances this week at Austin’s famed SXSW Music Festival, March 14-16.  Find the full tour itinerary below. For tickets and more information, please visit: bailentheband.com.
 
On Tired Hearts, Daniel, David, and Julia BAILEN deliver an alluring set of songs that navigates the space between the heart’s expectation and the head’s sober reality. At times both intricate and playful, measured and elaborate, the album’s 12 original songs wrestle with an uncertain future where ethics and morality—both communal and personal—are constantly shifting.
 
Produced by Brad Cook (Bon Iver, Waxahatchee) and BAILEN, and mixed by Lars Stalfors (Soccer Mommy, St. Vincent, Local Natives) Tired Hearts’ taut, synth-driven tracks are centred around BAILEN’s radiant harmonies and adventurous arrangements furthering the group’s exhilarating avant-pop evolution. Cook was instrumental in expanding the band’s ambition beyond what they initially envisioned. “We played the last record live a hundred times before recording it, so we tracked a lot of it live,” Daniel explains. “With Brad, we took a collagist’s approach. It freed us up to explore and be sonically adventurous.”
 
The album’s numerous high points include the iridescent pop of Nothing Left to Give, the tender hushed intimacy of These Bones, and the piercing, lilting title track, Tired Hearts. The moving BRCA (Nothing Takes Me Down), a title derived from the breast cancer gene Julia shares with her mother (a breast cancer survivor) is indicative of the band’s incredible range. Over a slow building rhythmic pulse, Julia sings of hospital gowns and uncertainty, untying a complex knot of familial anxiety, guilt, and acceptance, while embracing the determination to move forward: I’ll still live like I’m dying/But I won’t let it take me down. “It’s about finding ways to not be defined by these circumstances, and to move past them with resilience,” she affirms.
 
Known for their stunning vocals and sharp, literate songwriting, BAILEN have cultivated a passionate following and emerged in indie circles via word of mouth, robust playlisting and a stream of steady touring with artists such as Hozier, Amos Lee, The Lone Bellow, and Joseph, to name a few. The group’s acclaimed 2019 debut, Thrilled To Be Here, produced by John Congleton, has amassed over 25 million streams since its release.

BAILEN – Tired Hearts Tour - Spring 2023:
March 14 – High Road Touring Showcase - Austin, TX – SXSW
March 15 – All Together Now – Hotel St. Cecelia – Austin, TX – SXSW
March 15 – South By San Jose – Hotel San Jose – Austin, TX – SXSW
March 16 – The Socal Sound 88.5 Radio Show – Austin Convention Center – SXSW
March 19 – San Diego, CA – The Casbah
March 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Echo
March 22 – San Francisco, CA – Café Du Nord
March 24 – Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
March 26 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
March 30 – Minneapolis, MN – Parkway Theatre
March 31 – Milwaukee, WI – The Back Room at Colectivo
April 1 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School of Folk
April 2 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Johnny Brendas
May 13 – Washington, D.C. – Miracle Theatre
May 14 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Café
May 16 – Toronto, ON – The Drake Hotel
May 18 – Fairfield, CT – Stageone
May 19 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
May 20 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge

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LISTEN TO LEAD SINGLE THE WAY

WATCH THE VALLEY OF VISION GLOBAL ALBUM PREMIERE & OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY HERE

UPCOMING EVENTS INCLUDE SXSW SCREENING
TWO SOLD-OUT LONDON SHOWS

Toronto, ON – March 10, 2023 – Following a premiere with SiriusXM’s ALT Nation, Manchester Orchestra have revealed The Way, the lead single and latest look into their reinvigorating new album and breathtaking film. Out today, with a physical release set for April 7, The Valley of Vision is a record rooted in the higher powers of resilience, rebirth and self-redemption. After a prolonged period of grief and trauma that permeated the band’s previous LP and past several years together, songs like The Way illustrate the journey of losing one’s mind and finding it again. Through a ghostly haze of reverb, fear and pathological feelings, singer Andy Hull’s voice rises into a guttural and goosebump-inducing belt, carrying the arrangement of piano and electronic drum beats to a cathartic crescendo. The lyrics tell a vivid story that Hull had struggled to present since first writing it in 2019, but he credits the track’s additional producers - Jamie Martens, Catherine Marks and Ethan Gruska - with helping him to finally shape it. Listen to The Way here.
 
Like all songs on The Valley of Vision, The Way is accompanied by a captivating cinematic experience, presented in the groundbreaking format of 180-degree, 3D virtual reality. Directed by Isaac Deitz – who shot the film over a solitary, year-long journey through snow storms in the Rocky Mountains, dark nights in the deep woods of Wyoming, creek beds in Manchester Orchestra’s native Georgia, and climates both scorching and freezing – the visual mirrors and enhances the album’s overarching themes of life and death, change and growth, forgiving oneself and letting go. “Experiencing the film in its intended 180-degree, 3D VR format feels like downloading a dream into your head,” says Deitz. “Each symbol represents a different experience nested in our internal worlds; it's up to you whether you want to just enjoy them, or try to interpret what the dream means."
 
On the heels of four sold-out screening events in Los Angeles and New York City in recent weeks, Manchester Orchestra presented The Valley of Vision’s global premiere on their YouTube channel last night (Thursday, March 9). The livestream of the full project included the first-ever After Party that YouTube Music has ever done for a film premiere, where band members and co-producers Andy Hull and Robert McDowell were joined by Isaac Deitz to discuss the making of The Valley of Vision, and answered questions from fans (VR headsets recommended for the optimal experience). The Valley of Vision will also screen during SXSW, at The Carpenter Hotel's Quonset Hut on Thursday, March 16 (12-4 pm), and two sold-out shows at London’s Union Chapel on May 13-14, following the band’s hometown return to Atlanta’s Shaky Knees on May 5. Tune in to The Valley of Vision premiere here.
 
From being the first musicians to work with filmmaking duo Daniels (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Swiss Army Man), to continually embracing emerging technologies over the course of their career, Manchester Orchestra have further pushed themselves into fascinating realms with every new release. While they recorded The Valley of Vision at a converted manor in Muscle Shoals, AL, none of the songs were written with the band being in the same room all together - something they have never done before. The process began in the summer of 2021, when Hull was looking through his suitcase for his lyric notebook, but instead found a 1975 book of Puritan prayers called The Valley of Vision, which his mom had gifted to him the previous Christmas. The title became a mantra that helped inspire the music, as the band almost completely abandoned the instruments it is used to, and treated each track like a science experiment that started from the bottom and was added to gradually over time. 

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FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM
EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS (EXCEPT ME) 
OUT MAY 26 VIA THE CONFIDENCE EMPERORS

WATCH & LISTEN TO DANCING WITH CHAOS

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LISTEN TO DANGEROUS

TORONTO, ON – March 10, 2023 – Trailblazing Toronto artist and emcee, Lex Leosis, warms us up for spring by taking a walk on the wild side. Kicking off a new season - be it her own and that of the elements  - is a new single, Dangerous. The girlie funk anthem is all about feeling yourself, shaking off the winter blues and basking in the sunlight, and a sample of what will be heard on Lex's forthcoming album set to drop this summer. Listen to Dangerous here.

"The song is about stepping into your power as a woman. For so long I felt like I had to constantly be humble and not take up too much space, but this is the complete opposite," Lex says. "This is knowing that you are a threat to the patriarchy and being loud, confident and DANGEROUS in the open. I want women and non-binary folk to FEEL themselves when they hear this. I wrote this to be a 'scream-the-lyrics-in-your-face' type jam."

Known for her dynamic flow & aggressive stage presence, Lex Leosis is a name you don’t forget. With a unique gravely vocal delivery, acrobatic flows, and a mastery of her instrumentation, Lex breathes life into contemporary Hip-Hop and mesmerizes with her rapping abilities. She sets herself uniquely apart by holding space for various causes and using her platform to support other women and non-binary artists and creatives.

Following the disbanding of her rap group, The Sorority, Lex turned heads with her jazz/funk-influenced debut 2021 EP, Terracotta, which caught attention from CBC, Exclaim, Conversations with Dwyer, Earmilk, and Broadway World. Standout track, Wanted, landed in CBC Networks, Run the Burbs and Pretty Hard Cases. She rounded out 2021, by touring Terracotta in the US, opening for Snotty Nose Rez Kids and again, joining them for their 30+ date North American Tour in 2022. Lex finished the year releasing a string of collabs with Keysha Freshh, Lex Bratcher, and producers Alexander Lewis and Oh Gosh Leotus, most of whom she met through her budding success on TikTok. Lex spent the pandemic building an impressive following on the platform performing rap duets with other users. 

Stay tuned for more from Lex Leosis as she prepares to release new music this year.

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Lex Leosis on TikTok: @LexLeosis

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TORONTO, ON – March 10, 2023 – Global Latin music idol, Maluma, has just released his new single and video, La Reina, an empowering track dedicated to women, that transmits an inspiring message about the beauty and worth that all women carry naturally, no matter their age, sexuality, culture or physical condition in appreciation of their true value, their essence and the magnificence of being a woman by honouring and crowning them in every way possible. Stream or download La Reina here.

"I wrote this beautiful song in a music camp and it came to me as a gift from above, because I have always wanted to make a tribute to women. For me, the most important thing about this song is that the main characters are all these spectacular women and all the women around the world who are going to identify with it," Maluma expressed at the video production for La Reina.

The track was written by Maluma, Kevin Cruz Moreno, Edgar Barrera, Lenin Yorney Palacios and Luis Miguel Gómez Castaño. The music video was filmed in Medellin, Colombia; directed by Juan Luis Londoño Arias (Maluma), Juan Felipe Zuleta and Cesar "Tes" Pimienta; and produced by his very own Royalty Films.

The video highlights the beauty of 17 Colombian women. Each one reflects a different personality and essence, and also her own story: Yaneth Rodríguez Jiménez, Carmen Emilia Pulgarin, Angie Marquinez Montaño, Ana María Ramírez, Maritza Siagama Certiga, Diana Rodríguez Álvarez, Valentina López Rodríguez, Susana García Restrepo, Alice Barrada Castro, Alejandra Blanco Sánchez, Lina Loaiza Bran, Erika Medina Mesa, Silvia Rosa Julio, Martha Álvarez Ossa, Sara Llanos García, Marcela Vargas Osorio and Leidy Ocampo Quintero. Each woman models, sings, dances and shines to the rhythm of this endearing and empowering song. Watch the official video for La Reina here.

La Reina is the most recent single from Maluma's highly anticipated upcoming album due out later this year. The previous single being smash hit, La Fórmula, the artist's collab with Marc Anthony.

Maluma recently won two Premio Lo Nuestro awards for Banda Song Of The Year and The Perfect Mix Of The Year forCada Quien, his collab with Grupo Firme, underscoring his musical excellence and versatility.

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About MALUMA
Maluma is one of the leading voices in Latin music and a bona fide global youth idol. Born Juan Luis Londoño in Medellin, Colombia, he formulated his artistic moniker Maluma from the first two letters of the names of his mother, father and sister.

The 2018 Latin GRAMMY award winner for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (for F.A.M.E.) is one of social media’s most popular artists with over 25 million Facebook fans, 8 million Twitter followers, and a whopping 63 million Instagram followers, making him the leading Latin male artist on Instagram and the first and only one to surpass 50 million followers. His official YouTube/VEVO channel has more than 28.1 million subscribers, having earned him a YouTube Diamond Play Button Award.

With his Maluma World Tour he has achieved unparalleled success, having sold over one million tickets in 105 worldwide concerts in 2017 alone and becoming the top concert-selling Latin artist in the world. In 2018 and 2019, he broke records achieving full houses in all of his shows throughout the United States and Europe selling out Madison Square Garden (New York), the American Airlines Arena (Miami) and two The Forums (Los Angeles), among others. With his 11:11 World Tour he also sold out Israel's largest venue, Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv (60,000+ audience); made history at the 18th annual Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, setting an all-time attendance record with his headlining concert in front of 200,000 people; and performed for the first time ever in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in front of 25,000. He continued to take over throughout 2021 and 2022 with sold-outs in the United States, Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.

Since joining Sony Music Latin in 2015, Maluma has released seven albums Pretty Boy Dirty Boy (2015), F.A.M.E. (2018), 11:11 (2019), Papi Juancho (2020), 7DJ (2021), The Love & Sex Tape and The Love & Sex Tape Deluxe (2022). Maluma is the youngest artist to simultaneously hold both the #1 and #2 spots on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart and only the sixth act to ever achieve the feat he has now repeated three times. To date Maluma has had twenty-two #1 singles on Billboard's Latin Airplay chart.

Maluma's altruistic spirit is outstanding for the community work he leads with his foundation, El Arte de Los Sueños, based in Medellín, Colombia. Founded in 2016, the Foundation's mission is to transform at-risk youth through art and music education. In 2021, Maluma acted in his first Disney animation movie, Encanto, 2022 Oscar winner for Best Animation Feature. Earlier this year, Maluma debuted in Hollywood with his starring role as Bastian in the movie, Marry Me, alongside Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.

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A NEW ALBUM INSPIRED BY MILES DAVIS' BITCHES BREW OUT MARCH 3 VIA CONCORD JAZZ

FEATURING BENJI B, THEON CROSS, NUBYA GARCIA, SHABAKA HUTCHINGS, DAVE OKUMU
TOM SKINNER, MARTIN TEREFE & MORE

WATCH A TRAILER HERE

"Brilliant though many of these musicians have been in numerous other contexts, this might be some of their finest work:
a thrilling voyage into the outer regions of electric jazz." - Uncut, 9/10

Toronto, ON – March 9, 2023 – Concord Jazz recently announced London Brew, a new album inspired by Miles Davis' Bitches Brew from a crème de la crème collection of UK jazz luminaries, due for release as a 2LP set, 2CD and digitally on March 31. Pre-order London Brew here.

Comprised of a veritable who's who of some of the most important and innovative musicians of the 21st century, London Brew features contributions from Benji B, Theon Cross, Nubya Garcia, Shabaka Hutchings, Dave Okumu, Tom Skinner and more, brought together by Producer and guitarist Martin Terefe and Executive Producer Bruce Lampcov.

Today, a second single is shared from the project in the guise of Raven Flies Low, the album's closer named for violinist, Raven Bush, who was fundamental to the track's gorgeous textures as he played his violin through electric pedals to stunning effect - seemingly a nod to how Davis ran his trumpet through tape delay on the original album.

Of the London Brew sessions, Bush offers: "Being able to play in a beautiful studio with this amazing group of musicians was an honour. With this type of record-making process, the music is just constantly unfolding in the room, so many brilliant moments are passing you by. I’m always somewhere else during improvisations….It was great to be reminded of this vibe we had going, I’m into it.”

“When a recording session like this happens, the amount of ideas that gets generated is considerable," he continues. "I don’t know how Martin [Terefe] and Bruce [Lampcov] managed to choose what made the album, there were so many dope moments!”

Terefe further explains: “When I started mixing the section that became Raven Flies Low, I fell into focusing on the continuous flow Raven’s violin melodies and electronic pedal orchestrations. His mini compositions moved so brilliantly under the radar and this one blew my mind. I chose the title inspired by the track, John McLaughlin, on Bitches Brew. Simply a hats off to a maestro at work.”

Listen to Raven Flies Low (Single Edit) here. 

Raven Flies Low was preceded by the album's lead single, Miles Chases New Voodoo in the Church (Single Edit), of which Nubya Garcia explains, “this single is our interpretation of Miles Davis’ ode to Jimi Hendrix (Miles Runs the Voodoo Down). I’ve always been very inspired by the creative minds of both Miles and Jimi…. Both were innovators who carved their own lanes, which is something I’ve aspired to in my own career.  For a while now I’ve been experimenting and using pedals and effects with my instrument, so to be able to do that on this track, while paying tribute to their legacies, was a joy both creatively and personally.”

The track has received support from publications as diverse as Pitchfork, Clash, The Line of Best Fit, Jazzwise, The Fader, MOJO, Crack, Stereogum and Uncut. Meanwhile at UK radio it's been championed by the likes of Craig Charles, Jamz Supernova and Mary Anne Hobbs on 6Music, John Kennedy on Radio X and Gilles Peterson on Worldwide FM.

Revisit Miles Chases New Voodoo in the Church (Single Edit) here. 

London Brew reflects an emotional journey through the period in which it was conceived, having been recorded during the pandemic and after many months of isolation and the inability to collaborate in person. Recorded in December 2020 at Paul Epworth's Church Studios in London, Terefe explains how the resulting music is "sometimes uncomfortable, other times it's familiar and joyous and other times it's like deep meditation."

What began as a plan for a live performance at the Barbican in honour of the 50th anniversary of Bitches Brew in early 2020 - an event that was sadly to be scuppered by the pandemic - would eventually blossom into so much more. London Brew is a collection of original recordings rooted in inspiration and celebration - not just a rapturous, moving tribute to one of the most totemic figures in modern music but equally a one-off moment in London's musical history captured forever on four sides of vinyl. As Lampcov writes in the album's liner notes, "London Brew is also inspired by... London. The city, the people, her creativity and her struggles. London Brew is primordial, born out of a year of trying to get to grips with what being human is about. The sounds and melodies cover the gamut of human emotion from delicate and caring to coarse and angry. Nothing is left unsaid."

An intelligent, dexterous assault on the senses from a group of artists united in their freewheeling vision, London Brew's eight tracks are unified by an experimental, improvisatory fire. "In all my years of recording, I'd never been involved in an improvisatory process on this scale," offers The Invisible's Dave Okumu. "It's ease and sense of endlessness is surely a testament to the calibre of each musician and the unique manner in which they've taken on the lessons Miles set before us through his recording and performances."

Theon Cross highlights how "the possibility of playing with a larger group of people [at the end of a year marked by the pandemic] with such an open and free approach was an incredibly powerful and moving experience," while Shabaka Hutchings comments: "For me, that's what Bitches Brew is. It's a bunch of musicians making music because of the love of making music, as a social force and as a social construct. They are creating something that expresses unity and motion. That's what it is to be alive… you know, you have unity, you have motion, and you have vibration. You don't get any more alive than that. That's Bitches Brew." That's London Brew, too, and you won't have ever heard anything quite like it.

London Brew is:

Benji B: Decks, Sonic Re-cycling 
Raven Bush: Violin, Electronics 
Theon Cross: Tuba 
Nubya Garcia: Saxophone, Flute 
Tom Herbert: Electric Bass, Double Bass 
Shabaka Hutchings: Saxophone, Woodwinds
Nikolaj Torp Larsen: Synthesizers, Melodica 
Dave Okumu: Guitar 
Nick Ramm: Piano, Synthesizers 
Dan See: Drums, Percussion 
Tom Skinner: Drums, Percussion 
Martin Terefe: Guitar, Electronics 

Samplism artwork by Toby Laurent Belson

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SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR ALBUM TRACK
REWIND… (BUT I LOVE YOU)

THE DARK VR – A HIGHLY INNOVATIVE MIXED REALITY PROJECT CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CANADIAN TECH COMPANY DEPARTURE LOUNGE – SET TO DEBUT AT SXSW XR EXPERIENCE IN AUSTIN MARCH 11-14

"Caroline Cecil, best known behind the decks as WHIPPED CREAM, is renowned for her authentic, bassy and limitless sound that transcends stylistic borders. This can be seen in numerous tracks by the artist such as ‘Be Here (LA LA LA), ’All Eyes On Me,’ ‘Light of Mine’ and ‘Angels.’ Most notably, her genre-bending style is showcased in her latest single, 'The Dark.'" – Forbes

"Ever since a sudden and unexpected change in career t
rajectory, Caroline Cecil's full focus has been on music.  That focus has paid off: Working as WHIPPED CREAM, she's managed to climb to electronic music's top rungs in just a few short years.  with the release of the new Someone You Can Count On, along with a journey toward self-discovery, she's entered what feels like a new phase in her life." – DJ Mag, February 2023 Cover Story

“WHIPPED CREAM offers no shortage of beauty for everyone”
 – The Georgia Straight

TORONTO, ON – March 8, 2023 – Today, acclaimed music producer, singer/songwriter and artist, WHIPPED CREAM, unveils her new EP, Someone You Can Count On, on Monstercat. Listen here.

Boasting a portfolio of work with a diversity of greats such as Latto, UNIIQU3, Moore Kismet, and Lil Keed, there is no limit to WHIPPED CREAM’s creative ingenuity.  Accumulating over 8.4 million streams already across featured tracks like CRY,  Angels, and The Dark, the seven-song EP sees WHIPPED CREAM step out of her comfort zone and into her higher power, to unleash a boundless and raw representation of her artistry. Recently, she has added ‘singer-songwriter’ to her title, flexing her own vocals for the first time on this EP, as heard on Angels, Be Here and the today’s focus track, Rewind…(But I Love You) – which arrives alongside a visually stunning and evocative music video. Watch here.

Someone You Can Count On – a body of work that chronicles WHIPPED CREAM’s journey of self-discovery (someone you can count on is always you) – also features the single, The Dark, which sees her teaming up with rapper and songwriter, Jasiah, and producer, Crimson Child, for a genre-bending masterpiece. Unraveling a story about toxic love and loss, the single puts Jasiah’s operatic talents on full display, heightening the drama in the haunting keys and textured synthwork. 

The Dark’s ground-breaking music video will be available as a unique virtual reality experience, set to debut at SXSW this month as an official selection in the XR Experience Competition. Produced by the Vancouver-based studio, Departure Lounge, directed by Will Selviz, and co-produced by WHIPPED CREAM, the music video is a highly innovative mixed-reality project developed in Canada’s first volumetric capture facility. Visitors will be able to experience the VR video at the The Dark VR exhibition booth between March 11 and 14, with WHIPPED CREAM in attendance March 13 and 14.  Read more about The Dark VR at SXSW here.

Whether on the ice or on the decks, WHIPPED CREAM’s talents for expressing herself through music are undeniable. Born in Toronto as Caroline Cecil, she spent her formative years as a competitive figure skater before a fateful accident brought a new passion for production into focus. Now, she is living proof that everything happens for a reason and becoming one of the fastest rising stars in electronic music.  Look for WHIPPED CREAM to embark on a national tour in support of Someone You Can Count On with dates to be announced very soon.

SOMEONE YOU CAN COUNT ON TRACK LIST
1. The Dark (WHIPPED CREAM, Jasiah & Crimson Child)
2. Angels
3. Be Here (La La La) (WHIPPED CREAM & The Dutchess)
4. CRY
5. Rewind… (But I Love You)
6. Friends
7. Someone You Can Count On

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ALBUM PRODUCED BY JON SPENCER OUT MAY 19
ON ROUNDER RECORDS
 
GRITTY SINGLE DEATH WISH OUT TODAY
 
WATCH PROVOCATIVE VIDEO HERE

TORONTO, ON – March 3, 2023 – Blues powerhouse, Samantha Fish, and guitarist extraordinaire, Jesse Dayton, unveil the thundering single, Death Wish, from their upcoming collaboration, the album Death Wish Blues out May 19 on Rounder Records. With gritty, dirty hooks alongside fierce vocals from Fish, Death Wish is the perfect kick-off to the album, itself a bold collision of blues, soul, punk, funk, and fantastically greasy rock-and-roll. The Death Wish video captures that dark, raw power as Fish and Dayton take down a predator in retro Hollywood. Watch here. Listen to Death Wish and pre-save Death Wish Blues here.
 
Death Wish Blues evolved from the duo’s 2022 EP, Stardust Sessions, which featured imaginative covers of Brand New Cadillac, I’ll Be Here in the Morning, and Feelin’ Good. Their undeniable musical chemistry led to a recording session at Applehead Recording & Production in Woodstock, produced by the inimitable Jon Spencer. Spencer’s expertise aligned perfectly with Fish and Dayton’s vision for the release, centred on the blues while constantly augmenting, expanding, and pushing the limits.  Dayton said, “For this album we wanted to keep everything blues-based, with a lot of inspiration from people like Albert King and Magic Sam on the lead-guitar parts, but we also wanted to have fun with that and take it somewhere new and different and way outside our wheelhouse.” With the addition of Kendall Wind (bass), Mickey Finn (keyboards) and Aaron Johnston (drums), Death Wish Blues was recorded in an intense 10 days, mostly live.
 
The commanding chords and words of Death Wish move right into the hypnotic, heavy Down In the Mud. Fish and Dayton trade textured back-and-forth vocals on the groove-heavy Riders, while Trauma surges with momentum while lamenting heartbreak. The album offers lighthearted moments as well, as Supadupabad shines with upbeat carefree lyrics amid blues-funk fun. No Apology finds Fish’s elegant vocals a bit softer but just as crushing and impactful as she longs to push through and make love work. The album closes with the tender love song You Know My Heart, displaying the mesmerizing synergy of Fish & Dayton.

Hailing from Kansas City, MO, Samantha Fish is one of the most dynamic blues forces in the world today, headlining festivals and captivating audiences with her guitar prowess and power vocals. An award-winner and road warrior, she performs 200 shows yearly, both domestically and abroad. Death Wish Blues is her 7^th album. Jesse Dayton boasts an exceptional resume as an acclaimed solo recording artist, collaborator with artists such as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Duff McKagan, a touring guitarist for seminal punk band X, teammate with Rob Zombie on the soundtracks for his iconic horror films, and as a radio show host on Gimme Country.

Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton
Death Wish Blues Bio

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THE BLIND OBEDIENCE TOUR BEGINS TODAY
WITH PERIPHERY AND LOATHE

TORONTO, ON – March 3, 2023 – Today, Underoath released their new single, Let Go, via MNRK Heavy – stream/enjoy via DSPs. In discussing the song, the band said, “This is actually the first song we completed after recording ‘Voyeurist.’ It took a few different forms but we got it to a place where we knew this is what it should be. It’s about letting go of whatever trauma or demons that might be holding you back. As hard as it is to make those decisions sometimes, I feel like we can never grow without stepping out of those toxic environments.”
 
In February, the band announced their new label signing to MNRK Heavy for a worldwide deal. “Rarely does the opportunity present itself to partner with a band as amazing as Underoath,” said, Scott Givens, SVP of MNRK Music Group. “When that opportunity was presented, we seized it immediately, and speaking for the entire company; we are truly honored they gave us a chance to work with them on their upcoming recordings.  The band has had a remarkable career, and all of us at the MRNK Music Group can’t wait to accompany them on their next phase of it.”
 
Underoath added, “Choosing who we partner with in releasing our music is always a huge decision. The team at MNRK simply rules, understands our vision, and is passionate about the music. We couldn’t be more excited and ready to work with the MNRK team to release some of our favorite work to date.”
 
The Blind Obedience Tour with Periphery and Loathe starts today, March 3 in Silver Spring and concludes on April 2 in Nashville, plus festivals at the Slam Dunk Festival and Inkcarceration Festival.
 
Tour Dates:
03/03/23 - Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore* (SOLD OUT)
03/04/23 - Stroudsburg, PA @ The Sherman Theater*
03/05/23 - Huntington, NY @ The Paramount*
03/07/23 - Indianapolis, IN @ Egyptian Room*
03/08/23 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian*
03/10/23 - East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt*
03/11/23 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Club*
03/13/23 - Grand Rapids, MI @ 20 Monroe*
03/14/23 - St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant*
03/15/23 - Kansas City, MO @ The Uptown Theater*
03/17/23 - Wichita, KS @ The Cotilion*
03/18/23 - Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theater* (SOLD OUT)
03/20/23 - Boise, ID @ Revolution*
03/21/23 - Portland, OR @ The Roseland Ballroom*
03/23/23 - Wheatland, CA @ The Hard Rock Casino*
03/24/23 - Anaheim, CA @ The House of Blues* (SOLD OUT)
03/25/23 - Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl*
03/26/23 - San Diego, CA @ Soma*
03/27/23 - Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theater*
03/29/23 - Albuquerque, NM @ The El Rey Theatre*
03/31/23 - Oklahoma City, OK @ The Diamond Ballroom*
04/01/23 - Little Rock, AR @ The Hall*
04/02/23 - Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works*
05/27/23 - Hatfield, EN @ Slam Dunk Festival
05/28/23 - Leeds, UK @ Slam Dunk Festival
07/15/23 - Mansfield, OH @ Inkcarceration Festival
 
*Blind Obedience Tour with Periphery and Loathe

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UNDEROATH reinvents the balance between chaos and harmony with each successive release. Their compositions, conjured from creative tension, become iconoclastic anthems. Even when the band almost combusts, the crackling energy coalesces into something deeply resonant for millions.
 
Their pair of gold albums and three GRAMMY nominations stand in stark defiance of the idea of commercial compromise. The Underoath catalog weaponizes noise, aggression, and ambiance as skillfully as melody. The combination of heaviness and headiness found on Define the Great Line makes it the only record of its kind to debut at No. 2 on the Billboard 200.
 
The heart of their sound, which delivers naked vulnerability with thrilling force and cinematic lushness, can be heard in generations of bands who’ve pursued their trail.
 
Walking an artistic tightrope between immersive access and isolationist otherness, Underoath owns the space between huge choruses and forward-thinking heaviness, both on record and onstage.

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PERFORMING AT SXSW IN AUSTIN, TEXAS THIS MONTH

JUNE 2023 SHOWCASES AT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
IN TORONTO TO BE ANNOUNCED

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2023 – Today, Montreal trio, Le Couleur, share a fresh languid disco-pop track, Sentiments Nouveaux. Flirting with '80s nostalgia, the song reflects the search for a sensation, an exaltation, and desire to be on the edge. A new air, an exploration of the senses, Le Couleur hits the deepest of desires, intrinsic drives, and the naivety of first times. Listen to Sentiments Nouveaux here.

"We will constantly seek out those new feelings that put us on edge," Le Couleur adds regarding the new track.

The single arrives ahead of Le Couleur's big return to South By Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas this month. The trio will perform three shows, including: March 13 for the M4MTL x Investissement Québec showcase at Swan Dive (patio), March 15 at Icenhauer's, and March 17 at Hotel Vegas. In June, they will hit Toronto for performances at Canadian Music Week from June 8 to 10 - showcase info to be announced. See all details below and don't miss their performances if you're in town - Le Couleur delivers an unparalleled live set that is rich and sensual.

Sentiments Nouveaux is a preview to the group's forthcoming album set to release this fall. It follows their 2020 album, Concorde, which emanates a vintage atmosphere, recalling the faded charm of 70s erotica, warm tones also rooted in psychedelia, disco, yéyé, and French chanson. The group has had the opportunity to share the stage with mentor and influence, Giorgio Moroder, which greatly inspired elements of their conceptual and applauded release.

Le Couleur, formed by Laurence Giroux-Do (vocals), Patrick Gosselin (bass), and Steeven Chouinard (drums), delivers rich and irresistibly danceable performances. Le Couleur first propelled themselves towards an electro-pop sound as bright as the lights of the now-defunct Studio 54, with the EPs Voyage Love (2013) and Dolce Désir (2015), followed by P.O.P. (2016), a critically acclaimed debut album. 

Connect with Le Couleur online as more music will be unveiled in the months ahead.

Le Couleur at SXSW 2023 - Austin, Texas
March 13 - M4MTL x Investissement Québec - Swan Dive (Patio)
March 15 - Sound Dessert - Icenhauer's
March 17 - Spage Agency Booking Showcase - Hotel Vegas

Le Couleur at Canadian Music Week - Toronto, Ontario
June 8-10 - Dates and Venues TBA

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FIRST TRACK HELL HOUNDS OUT TODAY

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TORONTO, ON – March 3, 2023 – Heavy Southern Rock band, Texas Hippie Coalition, announces the release of their seventh studio album, The Name Lives On, on April 21 via MNRK Heavy. The hard-hitting, 10-track collection is another riff-heavy, sonic assault from beginning to end.

The first single, Hell Hounds, was released today and proves this dog hunts right out of the gate. With a punishing riff, Big Dad Ritch growls, "And I know that you think you're so strong/And I've been sent to prove you wrong."

THC frontman Big Dad Ritch says, “Where there once was an appetite for this style of music, I witnessed a hunger grow and now I see the lovers of real music starving for it. The Name Lives On is an album that is a dinner bell ringer… I was sent to ring that bell!!!” 
 
Texas Hippie Coalition is often compared to the many great Southern Rock and Texas bands that came before them.  But they are proving to the world that THC is not just following in their footsteps, they are leaving giant footprints. Not only is the band etching out a place for themselves in the multi-genre fields of music, but they have also created their own genre in "Red Dirt Metal."  You have to hear it to understand it.  Words are not enough to convey how powerfully big their sound is.

Texas Hippie Coalition are:
Big Dad Ritch
Cord Pool
Nevada Romo
Lorado Romo
Joey Mandigo

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