Today, revered pillar of North American dance music HARD Events announces its new event sub-brand, HARD Selects. An outgrowth of HARD’s tenure as an evolving multi-genre curational force in North America, HARD Selects aims to spotlight the diverse global underground music community while paying homage to and celebrating the Los Angeles scene’s DIY ethos, aesthetic,… Continue reading HARD Events Announces HARD Selects – A New Event Sub-Brand Reflective of the Evolving Global Underground Music Landscape and Los Angeles’ DIY Nightlife Ethos
Acclaimed California rock band Dawes have shared their epic new single, “Surprise!,” available everywhere now. Co-produced by brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith alongside longtime friend Mike Viola, the not-quite-center centerpiece about life not going as expected, written as Taylor was settling into fatherhood, marks the latest single from Dawes’ upcoming ninth studio album, Oh Brother,… Continue reading Dawes Release Centerpiece Song of New Album; LP Out Oct 11
Pianist & Synthesizer legend Don Preston will be touring Europe starting in September (tour dates below). Don Preston leads a life filled with music, innovation, and experimentation in acoustic and electronic music. “Groundbreaking” is a phrase that is clearly overused. With Don it rings true. One of the first performers to drag a pile of… Continue reading Mothers of Invention Keyboard & Synthesizer Legend Don Preston Embarks on First European Solo Tour September 2024
Today, Folk Alliance International (FAI), the world’s leading nonprofit dedicated to serving, strengthening, and engaging the global folk music community, unveiled the lineup of Official Showcases for its thirty-seventh annual conference, scheduled for February 19-23, 2025, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Featuring over 175 artists from 38 countries, 19 U.S. states, and all 13 Canadian provinces,… Continue reading FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL SHOWCASE LINEUP FOR 2025 CONFERENCE IN MONTREAL
Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, or any other, Suzanne Vega is sharing a new single, “Rats,” along with a music video directed by acclaimed animator and filmmaker Martha Colburn. You can stream/share the video HERE and the track HERE. “Rats”—a meditation on the rats of New York City—precedes NYC’s… Continue reading SUZANNE VEGA DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “RATS” AND ANIMATED MUSIC VIDEO
To coincide with National Voter Registration Day, Constitution Day, and Citizenship Day, R.E.M. has today released We Are Hope Despite The Times, a digital compilation of songs aimed at encouraging their listeners to stay informed, engaged, and vote during this critical election season. The playlist brings together tracks from the band’s catalog that resonate with… Continue reading R.E.M. LAUNCHES WE ARE HOPE DESPITE THE TIMES DIGITAL COMPILATION TO INSPIRE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AHEAD OF THIS ELECTION SEASON
Regina Spektor confirms that her beloved second album, Songs, will be formally released for the first time, after previously being sold exclusively at her live shows. Songs will be widely available on November 29. Pre-order HERE. To celebrate, she shares the original version of a fan-favorite song, “Samson“; listen/share HERE. In 2002, Spektor found herself… Continue reading REGINA SPEKTOR’S BELOVED SONGS LP BEING WIDELY RELEASED FOR FIRST TIME ON NOVEMBER 29
Those chilly winds are blowing us back to Mexico for another unforgettable experience! Dead Ahead Festival returns to the breathtaking Riviera Cancun from January 9-13, 2025, offering five nights of music in paradise. The centerpiece of the event will be three incredible nights of collaboration as Dead Ahead Fest featuring a powerhouse lineup: Sturgill Simpson,… Continue reading Dead Ahead Returns to Riviera Cancun January 9-13, 2025!
Following the unexpected cancellation of Ween’s highly anticipated tour, including the landmark 30th-anniversary tribute to Chocolate and Cheese at the Mann Center, devoted Ween fans are invited to come together in celebration of the iconic experimental rock band. Learn 2 Ween Live, a rising two-man Ween tribute group, will take the stage at the World… Continue reading A Tender Situation: A Gathering of Ween fans for music + mental health
The London Roots Festival is back for its tenth year, showcasing a rich mix of established and rising stars in the world of Roots music. Spanning from Thursday, October 3rd to Tuesday, November 26th, 2024, this year’s festival promises twelve live shows across London, bringing together diverse musical genres and legendary performers. Founded in 2014… Continue reading The London Roots Festival 2024 Marks a Decade of Celebrating Roots Music
