UK duo Nova Twins, who were just named Consequence‘s Artist of the Month for June, have announced their first-ever North American headlining tour. Minneapolis act Gully Boys will provide support on the jaunt. The 11-date tour will see Nova Twins hitting major cities across North America, kicking off with a September 27th show at The
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News Karate, Unwound, Codeine, and Current Reissues Announced by Numero Group Box sets and unearthed recordings are coming as part of the label’s “90s month” celebrating “North American Indie & Emo” By Matthew Ismael Ruiz June 22, 2022 Facebook Twitter Karate (Photo courtesy of Numero Group) Facebook Twitter Numero Group has announced a handful of
A civil court jury has found Bill Cosby guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in 1975, the New York Times reports. The incident occurred when the plaintiff, Judy Huth, accepted the comedian’s invitation to join him at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. Huth, to whom a California jury awarded $500,000 in damages Tuesday, first
The duo of Mike Rogers and his longtime production partner Gary Lefkowith are already reaping the benefits of the collaboration as Le Sonic. Their first single “Any Moment” scored the top spot on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart and garnered the pair a 2021 nomination as Breakout Artist of the Year from Allen Kepler’s Beats Magazine.
News Alvvays Announce Fall 2022 U.S. Tour The band has concerts lined up for October and November By Matthew Strauss June 21, 2022 Facebook Twitter Alvvays, photo by Eleanor Petry Facebook Twitter Alvvays are getting back on the road. Following an August show as part of Courtney Barnett’s Here and There touring festival, the band
Swedish pop star Tove Lo has announced her fifth studio album, Dirt Femme. It’s out October 14th, and as a preview she’s shared the new single “True Romance.” The follow-up to 2019’s Sunshine Kitty was written “about me and my relationship with my femininity,” Lo shared in a statement. “When I started out as a writer and an
News Weezer Announce Broadway Residency, Release New EP Sznz: Summer: Listen The latest installment of the band’s seasonal EP series By Madison Bloom June 21, 2022 Facebook Twitter Weezer, photo by Ashley Osborne Facebook Twitter Weezer are heading to Broadway. In celebration of the four-EP Sznz project, the band will launch a residency that will
Stephen Colbert addressed the arrests of members of his production crew at the US Capitol late last week during the opening monologue of Monday’s episode of the Late Show. Seven members of the production crew were charged with unlawful entry after taping a sketch involving Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. Among those arrested was Triumph
The mix of traditional and original material underpinning T-Bone’s eleven song debut Good ‘n Greasy isn’t uncommon. Many other songwriters and/or musicians have sensed the possibilities of working within a tradition and utilizing its tropes, sound, and aims as an ideal vehicle for self-expression. What sets T-Bone apart from others, however, is the seemingly effortless balance they
There’s a lot of pessimism in pop right now – some would argue a little more than our society really needs, but that could be part of the reason why Clay Joule’s new single “O’Dream” feels as refreshing as it does this June. Rather than sticking to a conventional rock ballad format, Joule explores lingering
Tell us about your latest project! Our latest project is called ” Serotonin”. It was written during lockdown when we were all kinda losing our minds and unsure what to do with ourselves. What is a dream venue for you to perform in? I think we have quite a few really. The Ryman Auditorium here in
News Watch Bob Dylan Sing “Happy Birthday” for Brian Wilson’s 80th A video celebrating the legendary Beach Boys songwriter’s 80th birthday also features Fleet Foxes, Elton John, She & Him, Questlove, Chuck D, John Cusack, and more By Matthew Strauss June 20, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bob Dylan in “Happy 80th Birthday, Brian!” (Brian Wilson/YouTube) Facebook
Paul Haggis was arrested in Italy for sexual assaulting an anonymous woman who pressed charges against the Oscar-winning Canadian screenwriter. Variety reports that Haggis — known for his work on films like 2004’s Crash and Million Dollar Baby — was charged with forcing a non-Italian woman to undergo sexual intercourse over the course of two days
News Jeff Rosenstock and Defy Wrestling Release Punk Rock Pay-Per-View for Seattle Venue Fundraiser Rosenstock and the Seattle wrestling promotion joined forces to raise money for the Vera Project, which just announced the return of the community-run Black Lodge By Matthew Ismael Ruiz June 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter Jeff Rosenstock at Defy Wrestling’s Vera Project
It’s easy to forget with two and a half decades’ worth of hindsight, but Michael Mann’s Heat was not received as an instant classic upon its initial release. That’s true of many films, of course, but Heat also wasn’t exactly under the radar in its day: a big-budget, big-studio Oscar-season crime picture hyping up the
News Watch Bartees Strange Perform “Wretched” on Kimmel He was joined by a full band on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage By Madison Bloom June 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bartees Strange on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, June 2022 (ABC) Facebook Twitter Bartees Strange just released his latest album Farm to Table, and last night, he stopped
Jack Antonoff trotted out a cavalcade of surprises and special guests during his Bonnaroo SuperJam set on Saturday night (June 18). Titled “Jack Antonoff 1984,” the Bleachers frontman’s show at Great Stage Park was dedicated to his birth year, and kicked off with a cover of Van Halen’s “Jump” courtesy of Claud. Next, CHVRCHES frontwoman
News Steve Albini Wins Major Prize at 2022 World Series of Poker It’s the legendary producer’s second time winning a World Series of Poker bracelet By Nina Corcoran June 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Steve Albini (Photo by Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Steve Albini, the musician behind Shellac and Big Black who’s recorded countless classic
Like it or not, Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck have a collaborative album on the way, and now, they’ve dropped the latest preview, a cover of “Venus in Furs” by The Velvet Underground. Whereas the original is notable for John Cale’s electric viola and Moe Tucker’s bass drum and tambourine shake backbeat, Depp and Beck’s
News Watch Phoebe Bridgers Perform With Christian Lee Hutson on CBS This Morning They played two of Hutson’s originals; Hutson also covered the Cure classic “Just Like Heaven” By Madison Bloom June 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Christian Lee Hutson and Phoebe Bridgers on CBS This Morning, June 2022 (CBS) Facebook Twitter Los Angeles singer-songwriter Christian