Six-piece Rhythm and Blues band The Dip releases a brand new single, "Doing The Thing," today. A hard-driving bass and guitar link with a powerful horn section to elevate guitarist/singer Tom Eddy's exclamation that "Your heart just ain't in it!" The track investigates relationships and the self through many different lenses and speaks to how frustration and incompatibility in a relationship can be unveiled over time.

Eddy explains: “Going through the motions is not the move! “Doing The Thing” is about making the call and not beating around the bush when a relationship is clearly not working out. It doesn’t feel good to be placated and strung along. Sometimes being direct is an act of kindness. We tried to embody that directness in the arrangement, no frills, no fuss, just lay it down and walk away.”

The Dip will release their lush forthcoming album, Love Direction, on July 12, 2024, via Dualtone Records. The album is a dynamic 11-song collection that showcases the band’s distinctive driving sound alongside moments of introspection and nuance laid bare.

The Dip is known for its poignant songwriting, detailed arrangements, and vintage sound. Featuring a three-piece horn section, the group’s music harkens back to earlier soul and funk influences while hinting at the jazz foundations that brought the band’s members together. Along with singer and guitarist Eddy, bassist Mark Hunter and drummer Jarred Katz are equally at home in a tight-pocketed groove as they are spacious free-improvisation. Trumpet player Brennan Carter and saxophonists Evan Smith and Levi Gillis serve as the band’s melodic counterpoint, playing off Eddy’s vocals to create a distinct sonic character that has drawn in millions of listeners to date. Love Direction is the follow-up to 2022’s Sticking With It, which landed at #1 on the Billboard Current R&B Albums Chart. The Dip has over 200m career streams and has appeared at festivals such as Bourbon and Beyond, High Water, Bonnaroo, and more.

The Dip Tour Dates:

June 7 / Oakland, CA - Paramount Theatre +
June 9 / Vancouver, BC - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre +
June 14 / Denver, CO - The WhiskyX at Wings Over The Rockies
August 7 / Lewes, DE - Rocking The Dock Music Series
August 8 / Lancaster, PA - Tellus360
August 11 / Portland, ME - Guster's On The Ocean
August 13 / Nantucket, MA - The Chicken Box
August 14 / Nantucket, MA - The Chicken Box
August 15 / New Haven, CT - Toad’s Place
September 21 / Louisville, KY - Bourbon & Beyond Festival
October 16 / Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom #
October 18 / San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore #
October 19 / Los Angeles, CA - The Bellwether #
October 20 / Tucson, AZ - Rialto Theatre #
October 23 / Austin, TX - Scoot Inn &
October 24 / Houston, TX - White Oak Music Hall &
October 25 / Dallas, TX - Granada Theater &
October 27 / Nashville, TN - Brooklyn Bowl &
October 29 / Washington, DC - 9:30 Club %
October 30 / Philadelphia, PA - Union Transfer %
November 1 / Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues %
November 2 / New York, NY - Webster Hall %
November 3 / New York, NY - Webster Hall %
November 6 / Toronto, ON - The Concert Hall %
November 8 / Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall %
November 9 / Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall %
November 10 / Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue %
November 12 / Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater %
November 13 / Denver, CO - The Ogden Theatre %
November 14 / Salt Lake City, UT - The Commonwealth Room %
November 16 / Seattle, WA - The Showbox %
November 17 / Seattle, WA - The Showbox %

+ supporting The Teskey Brothers
# with support from Meernaa
& with support from Parlor Greens
% with support from Jordan Mackampa

Athens, GA indie rock band Futurebirds announce the release of their new album, Easy Company, on August 9, 2024 via Dualtone Music Group, a MNRK Company.  To give listeners a taste of the album, the band drops the Easy Company EP today, a 3-song teaser with a song from each of the band’s distinct frontmen. The tracks “Colorados,” “Bloom,” and “Up and Out,” are available on all digital service providers now.  

Listen to the EP and pre-order Easy Company here

Featuring four sharply-written songs apiece from each of the frontmen, singer/ songwriters Daniel Womack, Thomas Johnson, and Carter King, Easy Company feels like a celebration of the tight-knit bonds that have held Futurebirds aloft since 2008.  Easy Company was recorded with producer Brad Cook in the border town of Tornillo, TX, and features Waxahatchee's Katie Crutchfield, who trades verses with King on the album's title track, and Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood, who delivers a spoken-word monologue during "Soft Drugs." A brass section even makes a brief appearance. The result is a bold blend of old and new, delivered by a band of brothers who've never sounded so invigorated.

Thomas Johnson remarks: “‘Up and Out’ is about breaking out of the cycle of feeling sorry for myself, and how clearing out the past is an essential part of that.  Forgive, forget, up, and out. For the video, I put on my favorite faux-fur coat (on loan from my lady) and took the boys down to the dock, one of my favorite pastimes. This video was a blast for us to film, between the chaos on the dock scenes and the merry-go-round madness, this felt like a video I would have filmed with my friends in the '90s, and I love that.”

In addition to the three frontmen, Futurebirds also consists of band members Brannen Miles, Kiffy Myers, Spencer Thomas, and Tom Myers. By blending captivating songs with a progressive mix of rock & roll, electrified folk, and cosmic American roots music, Futurebirds have built an audience that's as wide as the band's own sound.  Rolling Stone described Futurebirds as “the most captivating rock act touring today,” while The New Yorker called the band “…masters of reverb-steeped country rock infused with Southern Charm.”

Tour Dates:
May 18 - Beaufort, NC - Beaufort Music Fest
May 25 - 26 Charleston, SC- The Windjammer
July 10 - St. Louis, MO - Old Rock House
July 11 - Milwaukee, WI - Vivarium
July 13 - Fargo, ND - UP District Festival Field *
July 14 - St. Paul, MN - Palace Theatre *
July 16-17 - Livingston, MT - Pine Creek Lodge *
July 18 - Great Falls, MT - The Newberry *
July 19 - Missoula, MT - The Wilma *
July 31 - Basalt, CO - Basalt River Park Series
Aug 17 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
Aug 20-21 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre #
Sept 22 - Louisville, KY - Bourbon & Beyond Festival
Oct 4-5 - Aiken, SC - Southern Strings Fest

 *- supporting Shakey Graves
# - supporting Nathaniel Rateliff

Today, Philadelphia and Los Angeles-based band Mt. Joy announces the release of Live at The Salt Shed, recorded over four sold-out nights at the famed Chicago, IL venue to celebrate New Year’s 2024. Fan-favorite track “Bathroom Light (Live at The Salt Shed)” is out today, and the full album will be released on June 28, 2024, via Dualtone.

The band will finish up a European run at Roundhouse in London on June 15 and continue on to select festivals and their biggest headline shows to date including Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, and 2 nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (full dates below).

Mt. Joy's Matt Quinn says, "'Bathroom Light (Live from the Salt Shed )' is out now. It’s been so moving to have a song that means so much to get the response it does live. Can’t wait for you to hear this one ❤️🚽"

Mt. Joy — Matt Quinn [vocals, guitar], Sam Cooper [guitar], Sotiris Eliopoulos [drums], Jackie Miclau [keys, piano], and Michael Byrnes [bass]— take their name from the quiet and rural National Park in Southwest Pennsylvania, about four hours from their Philadelphia base.

Forming in 2016, they made their mark two years later when their self-titled Mt. Joy (2018) debut album spun off platinum single "Silver Lining," an uplifting power ballad that went to #1 at AAA radio (Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay) and has eclipsed over 240 million streams across platforms. Their second album, Rearrange Us (2020) drew widespread critical raves, with the title track gaining 92 million Spotify streams since the release. Their third LP, Orange Blood (2022), came out of the pandemic and further cemented them with another #1, “Lemon Tree,” at AAA and a 70-date headline tour that sold over 180K tickets.

Over the past five years, Mt. Joy has amassed over half a billion streams and earned acclaim from critics and fans. Throughout their career, the band has performed at a variety of festivals such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Bonnaroo.

North American Tour Dates:

6/15/24 - Roundhouse - London, UK
7/4/24 - Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI
7/5/24- Levitate Music Festival - Marshfield, MA
7/6/24 - Ottawa Bluesfest - Ottawa, ON
7/8/24 - Festival d'été de Québec - Quebec City, QC
7/9/24 - MTelus - Montreal, QC
7/10/24 - Budweiser Stage - Toronto, ON
7/12/24 - Winnipeg Folk Festival - Winnipeg, MB
7/14/24 - Under The Big Sky Festival - Whitefish, MT
7/16/24 - Sun Valley Pavilion - Sun Valley, ID
7/18/24 - Fenway Park - Boston, MA (with Noah Kahan)
7/19/24 - Fenway Park - Boston, MA (with Noah Kahan)
7/20/24 - Merriweather Post Pavilion - Columbia, MD
8/4/24 - Hinterland Music Festival - Saint Charles, IA
8/6/24 - Surly Brewing Festival Field - Minneapolis, MN
8/8/24 - Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison, CO
8/9/24 - Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison, CO
8/10/24 - Dillon Amphitheater - Dillon, CO
8/13/24 - Granary Live - Salt Lake City, UT
8/15/24 - Idaho Botanical Garden: Outlaw Field - Boise, ID
8/16/24 - Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland, OR
8/17/24 - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - Vancouver, BC
8/19/24 - Alaska State Fair - Palmer, AK
8/21/24 - Remlinger Farms - Seattle, WA
8/23/24 - Hayden Homes Amphitheater - Bend, OR
8/24/24 - Greek Theatre - Berkeley, CA
8/25/24 - Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA
9/13/24 - Moody Center - Austin, TX
9/15/24 - Ameris Bank Amphitheater - Alpharetta, GA
9/17/24 - Firefly Distillery - North Charleston, SC
9/18/24 - Koka Booth Amphitheater - Cary, NC
9/20/24 - Mann Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
9/21/24 - 9/22/24 - Iron Blossom Music Festival - Richmond, VA
9/22/24 - Bourbon & Beyond Festival - Louisville, KY
9/24/24 - Ascend Amphitheater - Nashville, TN
9/26/24 - Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater - Bridgeport, CT
9/28/24 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
9/29/24 - Oceans Calling Festival - Ocean City, MD
10/1/24 - Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY
10/3 - 10/5/24 - Salt Shed - Chicago, IL

Philadelphia and Los Angeles-based band Mt. Joy has released their new project, Live at The Salt Shed (via Dualtone), recorded over four sold-out nights at the famed Chicago, IL venue to celebrate New Year’s 2024. The album is out digitally on all services, with a 3xLP vinyl set available for pre-order. The video for fan-favorite track “Bathroom Light (Live at The Salt Shed)” is out now.  Watch below:

The band is gearing up to play select festivals and their biggest headline shows to date, including Madison Square Garden, The Hollywood Bowl, and 2 nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (full dates below).

Mt. Joy — Matt Quinn [vocals, guitar], Sam Cooper [guitar], Sotiris Eliopoulos [drums], Jackie Miclau [keys, piano], and Michael Byrnes [bass]— take their name from the quiet and rural National Park in Southwest Pennsylvania, about four hours from their Philadelphia base.

Forming in 2016, they made their mark two years later when their self-titled Mt. Joy (2018) debut album spun off platinum single "Silver Lining," an uplifting power ballad that went to #1 at AAA radio (Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay) and has eclipsed over 240 million streams across platforms. Their second album, Rearrange Us (2020), drew widespread critical raves, with the title track gaining 92 million Spotify streams since the release. Their third LP, Orange Blood (2022), came out of the pandemic and further cemented them with another #1, “Lemon Tree,” at AAA and a 70-date headline tour that sold over 180K tickets.

Over the past five years, Mt. Joy has amassed over half a billion streams and earned acclaim from critics and fans. Throughout their career, the band has performed at a variety of festivals, such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and Bonnaroo.

North American Tour Dates:
7/4/24 - Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI
7/5/24- Levitate Music Festival - Marshfield, MA
7/6/24 - Ottawa Bluesfest - Ottawa, ON
7/8/24 - Festival d'été de Québec - Quebec City, QC
7/9/24 - MTelus - Montreal, QC
7/10/24 - Budweiser Stage - Toronto, ON
7/12/24 - Winnipeg Folk Festival - Winnipeg, MB
7/14/24 - Under The Big Sky Festival - Whitefish, MT
7/16/24 - Sun Valley Pavilion - Sun Valley, ID
7/18/24 - Fenway Park - Boston, MA (with Noah Kahan)
7/19/24 - Fenway Park - Boston, MA (with Noah Kahan)
7/20/24 - Merriweather Post Pavilion - Columbia, MD
8/4/24 - Hinterland Music Festival - Saint Charles, IA
8/6/24 - Surly Brewing Festival Field - Minneapolis, MN
8/8/24 - Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison, CO
8/9/24 - Red Rocks Amphitheater - Morrison, CO
8/10/24 - Dillon Amphitheater - Dillon, CO
8/13/24 - Granary Live - Salt Lake City, UT
8/15/24 - Idaho Botanical Garden: Outlaw Field - Boise, ID
8/16/24 - Pioneer Courthouse Square - Portland, OR
8/17/24 - Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre - Vancouver, BC
8/19/24 - Alaska State Fair - Palmer, AK
8/21/24 - Remlinger Farms - Seattle, WA
8/23/24 - Hayden Homes Amphitheater - Bend, OR
8/24/24 - Greek Theatre - Berkeley, CA
8/25/24 - Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA
9/13/24 - Moody Center - Austin, TX
9/15/24 - Ameris Bank Amphitheater - Alpharetta, GA
9/17/24 - Firefly Distillery - North Charleston, SC
9/18/24 - Koka Booth Amphitheater - Cary, NC
9/20/24 - Mann Center for the Performing Arts - Philadelphia, PA
9/21/24 - 9/22/24 - Iron Blossom Music Festival - Richmond, VA
9/22/24 - Bourbon & Beyond Festival - Louisville, KY
9/24/24 - Ascend Amphitheater - Nashville, TN
9/26/24 - Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater - Bridgeport, CT
9/28/24 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
9/29/24 - Oceans Calling Festival - Ocean City, MD
10/1/24 - Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY
10/3 - 10/5/24 - Salt Shed - Chicago, IL