With the roar of a motorcycle, ’60 pop chanteuses The Shangri-Las introduced the world to a new tragic hero, the unforgettable bad boy heartthrob and the titular “Leader Of The Pack.” The year was 1964 and by that time “teenage tragedy songs” had become a genre unto itself with the likes of Jan & Dean’s […]
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Tilian (Pearson) Announces Dates For U.S. Summer Headline Tour
Dance Gavin Dance frontman, Tilian (Pearson), has announced a new batch of summer headline tour dates for 2019. Tilian will be heading back out on the road in support of his latest album, The Skeptic (Sept. 2018 via Rise Records), which hit the #1 spot on Billboard’s Alternative New Artist chart and racked up 1.5 […]
A GIRL I KNOW: Carolina Hoyos On Her Artistic Journey and Finding Creative Balance!
Fun, inspiring, upbeat and positive are characteristics that help make up the unique and creative rising music artist and actress Carolina Hoyos. Dedicating years to developing her craft, Carolina is set to impact the music scene with an infectious blend of alternative and pop elements. Carolina will release “Te encontraré” (a new single off A […]
YUNGBLUD Teams With Z2 Comics For October Release of ‘The Twisted Tales Of The Ritalin Club’
With the recent success of partnerships with BabyMetal, Andy Black, Skillet, and Grateful Dead, Z2 Comics continues to solidify their place as the premier creator of music-affiliated graphic novels. The company is pleased to announce they are working with YUNGBLUD on an original concept graphic novel, YUNGBLUD presents The Twisted Tales Of The Ritalin Club […]
Starbenders Announce Signing To Sumerian Records, Release New Track “London”
Psychedelic glam rockers Starbenders have popped the champagne bottles to toast the proclamation of their signing with world renowned independent rock label Sumerian Records. To celebrate the announcement, they have released their first single – ‘London’ – with a woodsy sci-fi fantasy film that carries echoes of David Bowie’s Man Who Fell to Earth. Speaking on their […]
The Hollywood Vampires Release “The Boogieman Surprise” From Forthcoming Album ‘Rise’
Fresh off a triumphant seven-city North America tour this week, which included a stop at the famous Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Hollywood Vampires have unveiled the brand new song “The Boogieman Surprise.” At the aforementioned L.A. performance, Steven Tyler, the Aerosmith frontman and long-time musical partner of Joe Perry, turned up for a guest appearance, as did Marilyn […]
Sublime With Rome Release Lyric Video For “Light On” From Upcoming ‘Blessings’ LP
Billboard charting ska-punk trio Sublime With Rome have just released the lyric video for “Light On“. Listen to the catchy summer jam, which was produced and co-written by David Pramik (Nothing More, Machine Gun Kelly, Logic). “Light On” is off of the band’s forthcoming LP, Blessings, which is set for release on May 31st via 5 Music/RED […]
Tech N9ne Shares Suicide Prevention Message In “EF U” (Easier for You) Music Video
Tech N9ne continues his Kathartic visual series with a new music video feat. Krizz Kaliko and Jelly Roll. “EF U” (Easier for You) addresses mental health and focuses on a message of suicide prevention. At the top of the song, Tech N9ne dedicates the track: “This is dedicated to the ones that are broken / […]
‘Wu-Tang: Of Mics and Men Soundtrack’ To Be Released Via Mass Appeal Records/36 Chambers
Mass Appeal Records/36 Chambers have announced they are releasing Wu-Tang: Of Mics and Men Soundtrack on Friday, May 17. The soundtrack, which is meant to accompany the critically acclaimed Wu-Tang docuseries airing on SHOWTIME this month, includes new music, plus skits featuring never-before-heard Wu-Tang Clan stories from footage that didn’t make the documentary series’ final cut. […]