It’s been two decades since Soft Cell last released an album, but the influential synth-pop duo still provokes a huge amount of public fascination. News of their upcoming fifth studio set *Happiness Not Included sparked international attention from the likes of Brooklyn Vegan, Clash, Classic Pop, NME, Pitchfork, and The Quietus – in the process […]
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The Offspring Release Video For “The Opioid Diaries” Offering A Stark Look At America’s Addiction Crisis
The Offspring unveiled the video for “The Opioid Diaries.” The song, which appears on the band’s acclaimed, chart-topping tenth studio album Let the Bad Times Roll, is part cautionary tale and part admonition, and takes aim squarely at the source of the opioid crisis that has devastated communities around the world for more than twenty years: […]
NANCY WILSON of HEART Releases New Tribute to Eddie Van Halen On Anniversary of His Passing
On the first anniversary of the loss of Eddie Van Halen, co-founder, guitarist and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nancy Wilson of Heart releases an alternate take of her stirring tribute song to the beloved Van Halen guitarist. “4 Edward With Love” is a newly recorded extended version of her heartfelt tribute to […]
Lindsey Stirling To Spread The Holiday Spirit With ‘The Lindsey Stirling Christmas Program’
Platinum-selling electronic artist, violinist, and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling, known all over the world for her unique, futuristic violin-driven electronic music and exquisite live show, has announced the return of her annual Christmas tour for 2021. The Lindsey Stirling Christmas Program, her fourth holiday outing, will showcase Stirling’s favorite seasonal tunes as featured on her […]
AFI Releases New Single “Caught” Via Rise Records
AFI has shared a new song “Caught” via Rise Records. LISTEN HERE. Previously unreleased, “Caught” was recorded while the band was making their newest album, Bodies. AFI first shared the song with fans at the premiere of Where We Used To Meet, the brand new short film by Kes Glozier. The film features music from Bodies […]
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK Announce Dates and Epic Lineup For ‘The MixTape Tour 2022’
Legendary pop super-group New Kids On The Block continues the party like nobody else can with the announcement of The MixTape Tour 2022, with their friends Salt-N-Pepa, Rick Astley and En Vogue as legendary special guests. Produced by Live Nation, the four iconic acts will embark on The MixTape Tour 2022 for its 50+ date journey beginning May 10 in Cincinnati, OH and make stops in arenas in […]
Bullet For My Valentine Release Video “Rainbow Veins”
Seasoned rockers Bullet For My Valentine has unveiled the official video for “Rainbow Veins.” Arguably their most stunning yet, this new music video completes a collection of visceral and instinctive clips honed by creative director, Fiona Garden. Garden and singer/guitarist Matt Tuck have worked closely and intensely across all accompanying imagery around Bullet For My Valentine’s upcoming seventh studio album, marking a […]
Meek Mill Releases ‘Expensive Pain’ and Announces Album Playback Concert at Madison Square Garden
Grammy-nominated musician, entrepreneur and criminal justice reform advocate Meek Mill released his fifth studio album, Expensive Pain, which includes collaborations with Lil Baby, Kehlani, Lil Uzi Vert, Moneybagg Yo, Young Thug, Lil Durk, A$AP Ferg, Brent Faiyaz, Giggs and Vory. Stream Expensive Pain HERE. To celebrate the highly-anticipated release of the album, Mill also announced a special “Expensive Pain: Meek Mill & Friends” album playback concert on Oct. 23 at Madison Square Garden, where he will perform the new project in its entirety alongside several star-studded special guests. Tickets for the show will […]
Public Enemy Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Iconic ‘Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black’ Album
Def Jam Recordings/UMe is celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Public Enemy‘s platinum selling, landmark release, Apocalypse 91… The Enemy Strikes Black with a Deluxe Digital Edition. The Deluxe Edition of Apocalypse 91… features thirteen bonus tracks, eight of which have never been available through digital platforms, and it can be pre-ordered and pre-saved HERE. “We never […]