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 If you're ready for another dose of gritty yet soulful blues-punk-rock, then you'll want to listen close, because NYC's Johnny & the Bootlegs deliver a wildly entertaining bite with their music video for "Thrift Shop" today! Bringing you straight into the heart of New York City life, they combine serious talent with lighthearted fun. "Thrift Shop" comes off the band's new EP NYC Rags, released earlier this month. Always showcasing their very best, Johnny & the Bootlegs simultaneously entertain and reflect, with style, swagger, and good times in tow.

Ward Thomas, Joshua Hedley, Charlie Worsham, Elizabeth Cook, Caroline Spence, Zack Logan and Luke Winslow-King amongst acts joining line-up for 3-day camping festival at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire.

The Lincoln Road B.I.D. presents "Live #onLincoln," a twice-weekly FREE concert at the Euclid Circle Stage from 1-4 PM. Saturday May 26 features Jean Chardavoine, with guest vocalist Jennifer Louis.

The musician and composer known as Polar Echo has released his latest official single, “Chest on Fire.” The single has been proudly published on the Timlin Records independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Driving, genuine and passionate, “Chest on Fire” showcases Polar Echo as one of the more intriguing surprises of 2018 so far.

Los Angeles, CA - With over 25 years experience in the marketing, advertising and sales industries, successful West Coast Entrepreneur Markus Muller-Stach has announced his latest venture  G4L Records, a new record label that is fan and artist centric and breaks down the walls of the traditional label model.

Brent Cobb has announced a UK and European tour for September. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter will play twelve dates around Europe, including five shows in the UK. 

In 1957, Andy Williams had his only number one single on the UK charts with “Butterfly”, the first of 40 hits spanning a career that lasted until 2002. The American singer also hosted his own television variety show from 1962 to 1971.

Bursting out of New York with his debut track ‘Electrified’, Just Loud emerges as a truly unique artist, representing an immaculate blend of alternative and pop.

The singer-songwriter and composer for film known as David Rosenblad has released his latest single, “Antique Rose.” The piece represents the title track and second single from Rosenblad's ongoing LP series of releases, “Antique Rose,” which began with his recent popular song, “Awakening Through Serendipity.” Both have been proudly published on his own Thirteenth Moon Studio independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry.

Cut Throat Finches. An ironic name for a tiny bird, and conversely, for a Texas band with a giant sound. Singer-songwriter Sean Russell, a proud resident of the Ft Worth music scene, formed the band mid-2015 with a group of much-lauded players from the area. Cut Throat Finches lay out a songs that bring to mind a soundtrack to an epic film in a style inspired by their heroes in the British rock scene and American roots music. The band, signed to the critically acclaimed Hand Drawn Records, a cutting edge pressing plant and record label in Dallas, will release Polite Conversations (their 2nd album) on May 25th, celebrating with local area release parties and summer touring. Russell tells us the tale of the making of the record for the first time.

Taking you to a new level of introspective reflection, upstate NY outfit The Mountain Carol's new single and music video "Sway" provide a tasty cut off their upcoming album that will leave you in a state of lucid dreaming. With shoe-gaze style staccato guitar licks, electronic drum beats, and the glistening unique sheen of a Wurlitzer electric piano to complete, the vocals of Bruce Wilson will guide you on your way. Spill Magazine, who premiered the single and its accompanying video, described it as "a raw, beautiful and powerfully reflective piece."

In his Love Makes Us Better video Plunky imagines John Coltrane or Pharaoh Sanders getting funky and spiritual and political in todays Youtube musical landscape.

Think sexy Latin-tinged R & B… Think aunting melodic vocal… Imagine drinking a Cuba Libre in a late-night bar in Havana Cuba… Those are some of the things that spring to mind when you hear this new release called ‘Baila’ from a young very talented artist who goes by the name of Chanti, currently signed to the Maserati Empire Music record label.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Gary Barlow and a triple bill of Elvis Costello, The Waterboys and Nick Lowe are confirmed to headline this year’s Nocturne Live concert series, which returns to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire this summer. The star line-up will perform at the 10,000-capacity Great Court from Thursday June 14th – Sunday June 17th featuring an array of support acts including Soul II Soul, MF Robots, The Coral and Rumer.

PEGGY JAMES TO RELEASE SOLO STUDIO LP NOTHING IN BETWEEN

Multiple Grammy winner Will Calhoun brings his jazz project to Lincoln Center Monday night, May 28 for two sets, 7:30 and 9:30 PM, at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.

With a voice that is equal parts Rod Stewart, Van Morrison and Sam Cooke, Jon Allen  has an uncanny ability to write songs that feel instantly familiar. The British singer-songwriter returns  after four years, releasing his fourth album, "Blue Flames", May 18th 2018.  This album represents Allen's growth into soul elements. The record honors classic 60's style of Motown, with feel-good sounds accompanied by Allen's signature raspy vocals. From track to track, Allen ventures into the feelings of joy, love, loss, and change.

South Florida JAZZ and Bailey Hall present an evening of video and music beginning at 7:30 PM Saturday, May 19. The great Ignacio Berroa will show a video, “Afro-Cuban Jazz and Beyond,” followed by his trio performing a set from his latest recording, “Straight Ahead from Havana.” Tickets are $35-40-45 at baileyhall.org or (954) 201-6884. Bailey Hall is located on the Broward College campus at 3501 SW Davie Road in Davie, Florida.

National Indie Radio (WNIR) is an award winning, dynamic online radio station that spins top quality music by unsigned artists on shows where their music can be heard alongside major label artists! 

May 25-27: Legendary bassist Gerald Cannon leads an outstanding array of musicians over three nights at Dizzy's. The club is located at Broadway and 60th St on the 5th floor; set times are 7:30 and 9:30 each night.

Emerging from the depths of New Jersey and brewing up a storm on New York’s underground music scene, new band on the block The Nectars have shared the video for their new single ‘We Will Run’, taken from their upcoming debut album Sci-Fi Television, out May 25th. The video premiered with This Feeling/Gigslutz yesterday who called it a “summer indie banger”.