Saturday, 20 April 2024 10:45
The Outfits' New Album ‘Go’ Delivers Uncompromised Energy
Written by Gene Aaron
Thunderous riffs charged with the raw energy of purely aggressive and uncompromised hard rock and catchy melodic hooks comprise the foundation of Chicago rock masters The Outfit's new studio album, "Go." The album was released via Pavement Entertainment, marking their third release, following 2020's "Viking."
"Go" was expertly engineered by Chicago music stalwart Matt Mercado at Sonic Palace Studios in Oak Park, Illinois. It was mixed in Los Angeles by Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum producer Ulrich Wild, known for his work with Pantera, Static-X, White Zombie, Deftones, and Breaking Benjamin, who produced densely tight, yet well balanced high-quality sound.
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Tuesday, 12 March 2024 10:34
Exploring 'The Roads': Jonah Kagen's Musical Journey Across America
Written by Editorial
In the realm of singer-songwriters, Jonah Kagen stands out as a rising star, entrancing audiences with his soulful voice, melodic charm, and poignant lyrics enchanted with heartfelt storytelling. He continues his musical journey with the release of his newest EP, 'The Roads,' and is ready to embark on a two-month-long US tour, starting in Kansas City on March 18, 2024.
Jonah's 6-track EP, The Roads, was released on Arista Records on December 1, 2023. It includes the title single, along with his other hit singles, "Pollution," "Made Up My Mind (ft. Lily Meola)," and "18," as well as two brand new songs, "This Life Ain't Easy" and "Save My Soul."
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Monday, 04 March 2024 09:32
French – German Label InFiné News & Releases: Annual Review
Written by Editorial
French–German independent record label InFiné has presented a culturally and musically diverse lineup of internationally renowned, exceptionally talented artists, including Deena Abdelwahed, Lucie Antunes, Rone, Sabrina Bellaouel, UTO, Blick Bassy, and Cindy Pooch, who work in a variety of genres, spanning from pop, electronic dance, R'n'B, soul, independent rock, to contemporary instrumental music and motion picture scores.
For the InFiné family of artists, the past few months have been marked by a volume of new releases, music video productions, and extensive touring across the US, Canada, and Europe, opening new opportunities and embarking on new chapters for already well-established and new rising talents, unveiling their latest creations, growing their fan base globally and expanding their creative horizons.
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Wednesday, 28 February 2024 05:12
Dutch Invasion: The Vices New EP To Kick Off Hot N Spicy Tour
Written by Editorial
Groningen, NL, 02-23-2024 - After presenting their single 'Strange Again', recorded live at Rockpalast, the emerging Dutch prodigies The Vices have released 'Talk the Talk' EP via Mattan Records in anticipation of an upcoming Hot n Spicy Tour, which will hit the United States in March and April 2024.
After the success of their second album, 'Unknown Affairs', released last year, the band has been preparing to make the year 2024 an exhilarating new chapter in their career, promising fans an electrifying live experience and adding new hit songs to their playlist.
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Thursday, 22 February 2024 08:24
Vitalij Kuprij – a Piano Master, Trans-Siberian Orchestra Keyboardist. In Memoriam.
Written by Gene Aaron
Philadelphia, PA. February 20, 2024. Vitalij Kuprij, a virtuoso keyboardist for Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 2Cellos, Artension, and Ring Of Fire, a world-renowned classical pianist and composer, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of countless music lovers worldwide. He was just 49 years old...
His talent and passion for music transcended borders, captivating audiences, and inspiring fellow musicians. As we mourn his loss, we celebrate his remarkable impact on the world of rock and classical music and the enduring beauty of his compositions.
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Saturday, 17 February 2024 05:32
Art of Anarchy Comeback With 'Let There Be Anarchy’
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Hard rock supergroup Art of Anarchy makes the long-awaited return with their latest album, "Let There Be Anarchy," followed after their new hit single "Vilified," that was released in September 2023 and another recently released video, "Die Hard.". Let There Be Anarchy was released on February 16, 2024 marking their comeback after the release of "The Madness" seven years ago.
Produced, mixed and mastered by the acclaimed Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal, "Let There Be Anarchy" is now widely available through Pavement Entertainment. The album comprises ten power charged tracks that explore the challenges and complexities of modern society, providing a raw and introspective look into the struggles individuals face in today's world.
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Tuesday, 23 January 2024 09:29
OD Guitars /imagine: prompt AI Infused Natural Geometric™ Art
Written by Gene Aaron
The year 2023 can indeed be named a year of Generative Artificial Intelligence, which took the world by storm with the explosion of ChatGPT and then took the race in the image creation by Imagen, MidJourney, FireFly, and others.
This is when an Israeli luthier Omer Deutsch got an idea about exploring the use of AI as a design tool for his hand-crafted guitar brand OD Guitars, which emerged from the heart of Israel and goes beyond the realms of conventional guitar manufacturing, delivering an unparalleled synthesis of craftsmanship, sexy design, and sonic artistry. Omer calls this project based on MidJourney AI - /imagine: prompt.
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Friday, 19 January 2024 16:00
Plush New EP ‘Find The Beautiful’ Tour w/ Disturbed
Written by Editorial
An all-female rock powerhouse, Plush, known for their captivating sound, emotive lyrics, haunting melodies, and explosively charged music, released their long-anticipated EP, titled “Find The Beautiful”, via Pavement Entertainment, which embarks the beginning of another compelling musical journey with kicking off an epic tour with Disturbed and Falling In Reverse across the United States.
This release is bound to showcase the evolution of Plush as artists while maintaining their signature elements that have garnered them a devoted fanbase. 'Find The Beautiful' proclaims a testament to Plush's talent and becomes a poignant addition to their discography. It is undoubtedly exciting for fans who are eagerly awaiting new music from Plush.
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Thursday, 18 January 2024 08:19
Oceans on Orion: “Start from Nothing” 2023 Review
Written by Gene Aaron
For decades, US and British artists dominated the rock scene with just a few exceptions, until globalization, the internet, and social media overturned the entire music industry on the brink of the millennia.
For heavy music styles in particular, the artists’ origin is no longer a factor for popularity and acceptance in the United States. It opened an incredible opportunity for Oceans on Orion, a modern metal powerhouse from the vibrant cultural landscape of Israel that has already made its mark on the rock scene in the UK and Israel since 2019, and they are regulars at Israel’s major metal show PsychoWard Fest.
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Monday, 25 December 2023 10:07
BORN TO FLY: Christmas Gift of My Daddy's Gibson
Written by Editorial
What could be the most heartfelt, filled with the warmth of home, the love of family, and the joy of the holiday season, than receiving a special gift from your close family but if this gift is part of your family heritage then it becomes something much more. It becomes a continuing story of something that connects us throughout our lives and it is meant to be passed along to future generations.
This Christmas Carol Ann Wood of Born To Fly shares her personal story through a new hit song My Daddy's Gibson which paints a picture of Carol's life and the stories her mother told about meeting Carol's father, her great love for her new husband and how much she wanted to surprise him on their first married Christmas together with a beautiful Gibson that she'd seen in town.
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Boisterously enthusiastic self-starter Scarlet Parke released her self-produced single and music video “369” delivering smooth jazzy vocals, hypnotic beats fused with mesmerizing melodies, and inspiring message through direct, uplifting lyrics.
Talented songwriter Scarlet composed a music piece, which emits a synergy of pop, soul, and jazz within easily recognized soundscape. For years Parke has been determined to produce her own music and this release became her signature achievement of her long-time goal as a music and video producer.
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Monday, 05 June 2023 10:41
Beach Weather Launched US & Canada Tour, Release New Single “Unlovable”
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In May 2023, an alternative pop-rock band Beach Weather hit the road for a five month long tour covering over 30 major cities in the US and Canada supporting their debut full-length album, Pineapple Sunrise, which was released on March 3, 2023, through Arista Records.
Their booking includes both headlining shows and supporting lovelytheband, as well as several major festivals, such as BottleRock in Napa Valley, WonderRoad Music Fest in Indiannapolis, and Milwaukee’s mega Summerfest with headliners like Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, Imagine Dragons, Trippie Redd, The Pretty Reckless, Styx, Smokey Robinson, to name a few.
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Sunday, 28 May 2023 09:43
Sampa The Great Hits As Above, So Below North American Tour
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Award-winning Zambian-born Botswana-raised poet and rapper, Sampa The Great is on a roll across North America and Europe with As Above, So Below tour, which is set to delight fans with an eclectic medley of her highly acclaimed 11-track 2022 album As Above, So Below, which is a career-eclipsing record spanning hip-hop, neo-soul, Zamrock, Amapiano, and Southern African rap, and anchored by Sampa The Great’s spoken word in the Zambian-rooted language of Bemba.
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Wednesday, 17 May 2023 09:13
Rock Duo Janet Gardner & Justin James New Album ‘No Strings’
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Iconic Rock duo Janet Gardner and Justin James return with their brand new album, entitled No Strings, will be available through Pavement Entertainment on June 9, 2023 in the US and Canada. Audiences outside of North America can pick up the album through Frontiers Music. To give fans a taste of this new work, singles “Don’t Turn Me Away” and "85" had been released in March, 2023, and is available now on all streaming platforms.
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