In August, breakout Canadian melodic metal quartet UNLEASH THE ARCHERS dropped one of the most highly-acclaimed albums of 2020, Abyss, sparking serious buzz in the metal and rock communities, and beyond. Deservingly, the conceptual benchmark scored banner praise from critics and fans alike, with Stereogum dubbing the opus "a ripper", and Bandcamp enforcing it as "a mandatory … [Read more...] about Unleash the Archers Reveals Video for Acclaimed New Anthem “Legacy”
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Reverend John Wilkins’ “Trouble” Released via Goner Records
Renowned gospel blues singer-guitarist Reverend John Wilkins' new album, Trouble, is out today via Goner Records. TROUBLE was recorded at the world famous Royal Studios in Memphis, TN with Grammy-nominated producer Amos Harvey and eminent engineer Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell (Solomon Burke, Al Green, Cody Chesnutt). Rev. Wilkins – who grew up just a few blocks away from the iconic … [Read more...] about Reverend John Wilkins’ “Trouble” Released via Goner Records
Award Winning Ricky Persaud, Jr. Wins Artist Of The Year in Pop/Contemporary at The 2020 Josie Music Awards
Mystiqson Records & Publishing, LLC has announced that Ricky Persaud, Jr. won Artist Of The Year in Pop/Contemporary at the Josie Music Awards held on September 5th, 2020 at the Country Tonite Theatre in Pigeon Gorge, TN. Ricky also won Artist Of The Year in Pop/Contemporary in 2019. The event now in its 6th year is the largest awards show for independent artist. This … [Read more...] about Award Winning Ricky Persaud, Jr. Wins Artist Of The Year in Pop/Contemporary at The 2020 Josie Music Awards
Bowregard’s Debut Full-Length Studio Album “Arrows,” Releases Today
Colorado bluegrass outfit Bowregard are proud to announce the release of their debut full-length album Arrows - out today, July 1, 2020. The album release follows the premiere of the band’s new single “High on a Mountain” on The Bluegrass Situation last Friday, and the band’s first single “Fallen Angels” which premiered on American Songwriter earlier in June. Recorded in … [Read more...] about Bowregard’s Debut Full-Length Studio Album “Arrows,” Releases Today
Moon Taxi Releases Acoustic Version Of “Hometown Heroes” – New Video Shines A Spotlight On Fans’ Hometown Heroes
Nashville-based alt-rock band Moon Taxi has released an acoustic version of their hit single “Hometown Heroes.” Download / stream HERE. Since its release in March, the song has taken on a deeper meaning, as frontline workers selflessly dedicated themselves to stopping the spread of COVID-19, often at great personal risk. The video that accompanies “Hometown Heroes” … [Read more...] about Moon Taxi Releases Acoustic Version Of “Hometown Heroes” – New Video Shines A Spotlight On Fans’ Hometown Heroes
Ireland’s The Coronas Set July 31 Worldwide Release of “True Love Waits” — First New Album in Three Years
The Coronas’ 13-year journey has definitely been unique. With a handful of multi-platinum selling albums and a huge fan base in their native Ireland, they were just about to embark on a planned six-month world tour in support of their long-awaited sixth album when a certain unfortunately named virus spoiled the party. Resilience, however, has won out, and the band are now back … [Read more...] about Ireland’s The Coronas Set July 31 Worldwide Release of “True Love Waits” — First New Album in Three Years
Frank Zappa’s Celebrated 1970 Mothers Lineup Commemorated With Unreleased 70-Song Collection Of Studio And Live Recordings For 50th Anniversary
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa's celebrated but short-lived 1970 Mothers Of Invention lineup, "Portuguese Fenders," the first track to be released from the new collection, The Mothers 1970 is available to stream today. The newly-discovered gem is one of 70 unreleased live and studio recordings featured on The Mothers 1970, available digitally and as a 4CD … [Read more...] about Frank Zappa’s Celebrated 1970 Mothers Lineup Commemorated With Unreleased 70-Song Collection Of Studio And Live Recordings For 50th Anniversary
Asian Hall of Fame Influencers Join Forces in Mother’s Day Concert
America's Got Talent classical-crossover artist Maki Mae headlines the Asian Hall of Fame Mother's Day Concert with Jimmy Kimmel Live! guitarist Toshi Yanagi, and pianist for Annie Lenox and eight other Grammy Award-winners Ed Roth. The free livestream from Los Angeles is on Sunday, May 10 at 3:00 p.m. … [Read more...] about Asian Hall of Fame Influencers Join Forces in Mother’s Day Concert
The Sleep Eazys Release Debut Album “Easy to Buy, Hard to Sell” – Guitar ICON Joe Bonamassa’s Latest Instrumental Project
Joe Bonamassa shares his latest project, the already critically acclaimed full-length instrumental debut album Easy To Buy, Hard To Sell from The Sleep Eazys. As producer, the blues-rock titan enlisted some of his frequent collaborators, along with his all-star touring band, to play on the album, which is available now by way of J&R Adventures. Critics and fans are … [Read more...] about The Sleep Eazys Release Debut Album “Easy to Buy, Hard to Sell” – Guitar ICON Joe Bonamassa’s Latest Instrumental Project
Bush “Live in Tampa” Special Edition Blu-Ray Package Coming April 24th
Led by guitarist / vocalist Gavin Rossdale, alt rockers BUSH were the first post-Nirvana British band to hit it big in America. Of course, they became a hit by playing by the grunge rules -- they had loud guitars, guttural vocals, stop-start rhythms, and extreme dynamics. Performing to a sold out crowd of 10,000 die hard fans at the MidFlorida Amphitheater in Tampa, during … [Read more...] about Bush “Live in Tampa” Special Edition Blu-Ray Package Coming April 24th