News

49 Winchester return with brand new album Leavin’ This Holler on August 2nd, 2024 via New West Records. The 10-song set was produced by the band and Stewart Myers and features appearances by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra, singer-songwriter Maggie Antone, fiddler Philip Bowen, and guitarist Cole Chafin.

The Foo Fighters are set to embark on their USA "Everything or Nothing at All" tour starting on July 17, 2024. This highly anticipated tour features a diverse lineup of supporting acts, though not all of them will be present at each stop. Here’s a closer look at the artists joining the Foo Fighters on various dates:

Country music sensation Megan Moroney is set to release her highly anticipated album, "Am I Okay?" on July 12, 2024. Known for her heartfelt lyrics and distinctive voice, Moroney's latest work promises to deliver a collection of deeply personal and emotionally resonant tracks.

• Coney Island is officially the most ‘Instagrammable’ New York City location featured in Taylor Swift’s music, with over 1.7 million posts featuring hashtags with the landmark’s name.

Jake Bugg's latest single, "All Kinds of People," yesterday, marks a refreshing return for the artist, showcasing his evolving style while retaining the authenticity that has endeared him to fans over the years.

It seems like a lifetime since we first heard Machine Gun Kelly come onto the scene in 2018 with his Eminem diss track, "Rap Devil." With mixed responses from critics and fans alike, some thought this could be "suicide" for his career, going after a figure like Eminem. But what did he have to lose? In fact, it actually became a very clever marketing tactic, and if it wasn't for this initial track, MGK would have probably never become the hybrid rap-rockstar he is today.

Thomas Rhett's new track, "Feelin' Country," featured on the upcoming "Twisters" movie soundtrack, is a refreshing anthem that encapsulates the essence of country living. This upbeat, feel-good song blends traditional country elements with modern twists, creating a sound that's both nostalgic and contemporary.

Jessie Ware and Romy have collaborated on a new track titled "Lift You Up," which stands out as a vibrant addition to the dance-pop genre. The song seamlessly blends Jessie Ware's soulful vocal prowess with Romy's adept production skills, resulting in a track that exudes both energy and emotion.

Brian Eno is an immensely influential figure in the history of music, often regarded as the father of ambient music. We can thank or reproach him for the new philosophies of musical composition in film, video games, and even public spaces, where music is not the main actor but an element integrated into the whole. The best ambient music is that which can be ignored; hence, composers in this genre exert immense effort, using all their technique and skill to create coherent works devoid of tension, cleverly disguising harmonic changes (if any) while reinforcing the intentions of the space it inhabits.

Kamasi Washington's new album enumerates and magnifies all the virtues of his previous work: his explosiveness, thematic density, the lyricism of his improvisations, and that unique signature that spells "KAMASI WASHINGTON" in capital letters.

Featuring Thundercat, PinkPantheress, Channel Tres, Mariah the Scientist, and Childish Gambino.

GRAMMY® award-winning, multi-PLATINUM artist Lainey Wilson has delighted fans with the release of her latest song, “4x4xU,” which premiered yesterday on The Zane Lowe Show. This new track is part of her highly anticipated upcoming album, Whirlwind, set to be released via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Fans can now listen to "4x4xU" and pre-order the album.

This year, Beat-Herder Festival promises to once again enchant and exhilarate its attendees with an unforgettable blend of music, artistry, and whimsical wonder. Opening its gates on Thursday, July 18, this legendary festival will transform Lancashire's Ribble Valley into a haven of eclectic sounds and vibrant festivities until July 21. With a reputation for hosting an array of whacky stages and a diverse lineup, Beat-Herder 2024 is set to be one of the most talked-about events of the summer.

Billboard-charting and award-winning Vocal New Age Recording Artist Juliet Lyons of Los Angeles, CA has released a trailer for her forthcoming album, Breath of Gratitude. The album is a musical representation and exploration of Juliet’s journey with the rare and chronic airway disease, idiopathic subglottic stenosis.  The album trailer features Juliet’s voiceover describing the “before” and “after” feelings she experiences as she undergoes biannual surgeries to continue to breathe and live life.  The narration sits atop lush, ethereal vocals and dramatic percussion, while the video begins in black and white and transitions to color, representing the feeling of new life and the exhilaration of the return to effortless breathing, as narrated by Juliet.

Lara Sarkissian is an emerging audio designer, DJ, and composer whose unique approach sets her apart from other dance musicians. What distinguishes Lara is her interest in and reference to non-Western sources, very often drawing from her Armenian heritage. For her samples, usually references her Armenian origins, layering them with dense synthesizers, VST instruments, and intricate audio design.

Jazz is constantly reinventing itself, though many jazz musicians seem bound by a strong commitment to Bebop from which they cannot escape. Bebop, which emerged as a liberation—both musically and socially—has become a creative curse, much like Bach remains the unmissable blanket for the Western musical picnic.

The two-time Swedish Grammy Award winners Rebecca & Fiona power forward into a new era with the news that they will release their new concept album ‘MEGA DANCE’ on September 27th, which they today preview with the new single ‘Heartbeat’. Listen below.

Multi-GRAMMY® Award nominee David Arkenstone will take listeners on an unforgettable journey with the July 1 release of his latest album, Quest for the Runestone. Inspired by Arkenstone’s deep love and connection to Celtic, Nordic, and cinematic music traditions, Quest for the Runestone is a bold and brilliant experience reminiscent of the New Age visionary’s previous “concept” albums.

After landing one of the biggest airplay hits of his career to date when ‘GOOD MAN’ enjoyed an extended run on the Radio 2 playlist, Jake Isaac today shares his new single ‘BLACK OR WHITE’. It comes at a time when Jake is enjoying a fresh wave of discovery, which has also included a conversation with the like-minded American singer-songwriter Caleb Hearn, a Radio 2 interview, and strong ticket sales for his upcoming headline show at the Village Underground. Listen below.

I am delighted to witness the flourishing democratization of electronic music. Each day, with every emerging artist, the boundaries between producer and composer blur further. Pop music is once again embracing experimentation, a trend reflected in the mainstream and viral successes of recent years, exemplified by artists like Kali Uchis and Helado Negro.

Recently, we covered a single by Jizue, where we discussed the sense of humor in their music. With the same cheerfulness, Jizue releases a monumental new album, featuring 30 diverse tracks, under a long japanese name that can be translated and simplified as  “Drama of the fridays, border 9”