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February 4, 2015

Bobby Bones’ Peaks At Lee Ann Womack

When Bobby Bones decided to go long on Lee Ann Womack’s “Send It On Down,” a stark Chris Knight ballad from her Grammy-nominated The Way I’m Livin’, it started a tremor. Playing the song twice on his morning show, declaring, “Want me to tell you about a song that I like… it’s this Lee Ann Womack song. It’s not even a radio song, but it’s a download song,” he said before playing the stark ballad. As the song hit its bridge, he interrupted, “Download it! I don’t make any money off it, but it’s the jam… Sound the Alarm: it’s a good song/download song,” the track shot into iTunes’ Top 50.

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February 4, 2015

Fancy Reagan’s “Knock Me Out” Released

New York’s own Fancy Reagan unleashed their debut single “Knock Me Out” [Republic Records] on all digital partners today. In addition, “Knock Me Out” is featured on the iconic compilation series Now That’s What I Call Music! 53—also available now. The track gives listeners the perfect introduction to FANCY REAGAN’s unstoppable rock swagger.

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February 4, 2015

Gil Landry To Tour Behind Self-Titled

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer Gill Landry has confirmed select tour dates with Hurray for the Riff Raff this April, in addition to his upcoming run with Justin Townes Earle and an appearance at this year’s SXSW. Landry will be performing songs from his new self-titled album, due March 3 on ATO Records.

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February 4, 2015

Uh Huh Baby Yeah! Goes To Revival

North Carolina based Revival Recordings has announced the signing of Kentucky rockers Uh Huh Baby Yeah! to their roster of artists. “The Revival mantra of Good Music By Good People has never rung more true than the addition of Uh Huh Baby Yeah! to our roster,” says Revival President Shawn Milke, “Years of impressive, independent hard work coupled with a catalog of impressive tunes made our decision to join forces an easy one and we couldn’t be more proud to welcome Uh Huh Baby Yeah! to the family.”

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February 4, 2015

The Cribs’ For All My Sisters Gets Ocasek’d

The Cribs are pleased to announce details of their new album For All My Sisters which will be released in North America on Arts & Crafts on March 24th. Having reconvened over the last year in Wakefield, UK and Portland, OR, the band later decamped to New York and settled in at The Magic Shop studio to record with legendary producer and The Cars’ frontman Ric Ocasek (Weezer, Bad Brains). The band’s sixth studio album follows 2013’s career spanning Payola collection and 2012’s UK Top 10 In The Belly Of The Brazen Bull and is The Cribs’ first release for independent label powerhouse Arts & Crafts. A new label, a new perspective, a new challenge – For All My Sisters marks the start of the next chapter in a decade-long existence that has seen The Cribs continuing to evolve and thrill, ever advancing whilst stockpiling an enviable arsenal of songs.

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February 4, 2015

My Midnight Heart’s “Drown” Streams

Following the success of her debut EP Chest Of Hearts, Puerto-Rican singer-songwriter Angelica Allen returns to bring to life melodies both foreboding and victorious with the announcement of two new EPs. Allen watches her project My Midnight Heart tint the skies in brilliant shades of grey, taking a turn with her latest work to a darker and more contemplative side. My Midnight Heart begins her flood of new singles this month with 2 short EPs via MNRCH- with Drown out now, followed by Break, out 2/17.

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February 4, 2015

Billboard Streams Martin Sexton’s Mixtape

Remember that mix tape your friend made you way back when – the one that’s forever etched into your soul? These tapes are what inspired acclaimed singer/songwriter Martin Sexton while writing his 8th studio album Mixtape of the Open Road, a musical cross-country trip blazing through all territories of style, cruising through time and place. It’s a charm bracelet of twelve gems all strung together with the golden thread of what Rolling Stone calls Martin’s “soul marinated voice.” Set to be released next week on February 10th via KTR/Redeye, Billboard unveiled the full album today available to stream as an early exclusive.

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