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Saturday, 14 December 2024 12:43
Beyoncé Makes A History With ‘act ii Cowboy Carter’
Written by Gene Aaron
The global music scene was shattered with Beyoncé’s eighth studio album act ii COWBOY CARTER, a shockingly disruptive and, in the eyes and ears of many, controversial yet perfectly performed and produced masterpiece, which smashed streaming platforms, airwaves, and news outlets on March 29, 2024, following the monumental release of two lead singles, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" and "16 CARRIAGES" on February 11, Superbowl Sunday. In this groundbreaking work, Beyoncé embarks on a bold musical journey that transcends genre boundaries, rooted in the rich tradition of country music while pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. With her trademark creativity and fearless approach, Beyoncé delivers an album that pays homage to musical pioneers across genres like Country, Rock, Classical, and Opera, and it celebrates the past while charting a bold new course in Americana culture while valiantly redefining the soundscape of Americana culture.
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Thursday, 03 October 2024 06:31
UPSAHL Heats The Globe On “Melt Me Down” Tour. Released Hit Singles ‘Summer So Hot’ And ‘Tears On The Dancefloor’
Written by SULÉY ERA
Pop provocateur and reckless rulebreaker UPSAHL is making headlines over this last Summer with her latest upbeat and edgy hit singles ‘Summer So Hot,’ released on June 21st, 2024, and ‘Tears On The Dancefloor,’ released on August 23, 2024, both via Arista Records and is taking the world by the storm with her mega 40-plus headlining international tour “Melt me down” that kicked off on August 24 with her showcase at the Smukfest 2024 festival in Skanderborg, Denmark. On August 24, 2024, at the Feelings 2024 fest in Bergen, Norway, UPSAHL completed the first part of the European leg of the tour before she returned to the US with a show at the Soma Sidestage in San Diego on September 10. After a two-month North America spree, UPSAHL is going back to Europe in November.The “Melt me down” tour is scheduled to conclude on November 26 in Paris at the Badaboum.
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Thursday, 19 September 2024 10:54
Michael Kiwanuka New Album Small Changes Out Nov 15. Co-Headline Tour With Brittany Howard
Written by Gene Aaron
It has been five years since a conceptual album, “Kiwanuka,” received Grammy and Brit nominations and won the Mercury Prize for English singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, and now the 37-year-old artist returns with his fourth album that reflects on changes in his personal life. The 11-track record “Small Changes” has been announced to be released on November 15th, 2024, via Geffen Records, following Kiwanuka’s US tour co-headlining with Brittany Howard. For the making of “Small Changes,” Michael Kiwanuka reunited with co-producers Brian "Danger Mouse" Burton (Gorillaz, Black Keys, Gnarls Barkley) and Inflo (Sault, Adele, Cleo Sol), continuing the creative streak that began with his critically acclaimed 2016 UK number-one album, “Love & Hate.”
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Sunday, 14 July 2024 03:48
Fana Hues Releases Masterful Third Album Moth Goes on Tour w/ Lucky Daye
Written by SULÉY ERA
Fana Hues, the visionary artist known for her soul-stirring melodies and evocative lyrics, has released her highly anticipated third album, MOTH, available via Bright Antenna Records. Building on the success of her previous works, Hues masterfully blends genres, crafting a sound that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. MOTH promises to take listeners on a transformative journey through themes of growth, resilience, and self-discovery, all while showcasing Hues' unparalleled vocal prowess and innovative production. Fana was chosen as a special guest on Lucky Daye’s The Algorithm Tour this Summer, which kicked off on July 11th in San Francisco, and stopping at legendary venues like House of Blues in Boston, Orlando, and Anaheim, New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, and Seattle’s Showbox SODO among dozens of other prime stages across United States adding an extra visit to Canada at the History in Toronto.
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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 SULÉY ERA
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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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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Monday, 17 April 2023 09:15
K-Pop Prodigy SHAUN Tours North America First Time Ever
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South Korean singer-songwriter, music producer, and DJ, SHAUN is known for his viral hit single “Way Back Home”, which during the time of its release charted over K-pop super groups such as TWICE, BLACKPINK and BTS, according to Billboard. SHAUN has hit the road now for his first ever North American Tour. It kicked off in Los Angeles on April 14th, the tour will weave through eight cities, wrapping up in Chicago on April 24th. SHAUN will be performing all his greatest hits, including his recent collaboration with global artist Jeff Satur, “Steal The Show.”
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Tuesday, 07 February 2023 08:47
Julia Wolf Releases Debut Album Good Thing We Stayed. Starts Headlining Tour On Feb 10th 2023
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Self-made newcomer, the indie-pop darling Julia Wolf has dropped her captivating debut record Good Thing We Stayed via BMG ahead of her Gothic Babe Tendencies headline tour, which starts Feb. 10 in Atlanta. Soaring past 50 million global streams across Julia’s discography, Good Thing We Stayed features acclaimed tracks “Hot Killer,” “Virginity,” “Dracula,” “Get Off My,” her collab with blackbear, “Gothic Babe Tendencies,” and now focus track, “Rookie of the Year.”
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Tuesday, 16 March 2021 08:41
Jake Morelli Releases Debut Single “Memory” Featuring Nahla Bee
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Guitarist/Producer Jake Morelli, sideman-no-more steps into the spotlight with soulful debut single “Memory” ft Nahla Bee via D-Tone Victorious. Philadelphia, PA - Jan 15, 2021 - Jake Morelli, a 3rd generation musician originally from NY (now living in Philly), has worked with some of today's top artists: Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, The Roots, Jonas Brothers & Roberta Flack to name a few. When not producing music for various artists and companies from his brother-in-law Questlove’s Philly studio, Jake is about that “road” life. Last year things came to a dramatic halt. While on tour in Dubai and working for Quincy Jones, quarantine hit, leaving him stranded in his hotel room for 3 months.
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