Author Archives: Mike
Author Archives: Mike
Australian singer, songwriter Ben Lee has confirmed a U.S. tour to coincide with the release if his Warner Bros. Records debut album, Love Is the Great Rebellion, which will be released on June 2nd in the U.S. click here pre-order. The first single from the album, “Big Love,” was released on 7″ vinyl on Records Store Day.
Continue readingIt’s a big week for the Barenaked Ladies. Not only is their new album SILVERBALL available for pre-order on www.barenakedladies.com, but fans can also stream their first single “Say What You Want” which premiered via EntertainmentWeekly.com. The new song is one of the thirteen tracks from the Ladies upcoming album available everywhere June 2nd.
Continue readingLin Wilson wasn’t planning to carry her third child and first full-fledged solo album, Holidays & Wedding Rings, simultaneously, but if there’s one thing this Texas singer-songwriter has learned from her experiences with the Gougers and the Trishas (and motherhood), it’s that life has a way of going in unexpected directions. And when it does, little bumps in the road (or the belly) wind up making the journey even more special.
Continue readingDue to overwhelming demand, Kid Rock is adding two more shows to his historic run of shows at the DTE Energy Music Theatre. The shows will take place on Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd, with tickets going on sale May 2nd at 10 am. These shows shatter previous ticket sale records for the state of Michigan, previously held by Garth Brooks (approximately 107,000 tickets, with Kid Rock expected to sell over 145,000) and the record held by his good friend Bob Seger, for most shows played in a row at the venue.
Continue readingToday, Joey Bada$$ is announcing a new globe-trotting tour, the World Domination tour, that will see him playing shows across the US, Europe and Asia. After kicking off on the West Coast in June, Joey will hit the European festival circuit (including a stop at Wireless Festival), Fuji Rock in Japan and return to the US for a run of dates to be announced shortly.
Continue readingByzantine has announced plans for a month long U.S. tour with special guests Mobile Deathcamp. The West Virginian titans will be touring in support of To Release Is To Resolve, out now via CEN/RED Distribution.
Continue readingBonnaroo and Red Bull Media House have partnered together to livestream the magic of one of America’s most iconic festivals. Airing exclusively on Red Bull TV June 11-14, 2015, this year’s festival lineup of more than 100 artists, features talent from the likes of Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Alabama Shakes and D’Angelo.
Continue readingLeading up to the release of their new album London Road (Max Records/INgrooves) on May 26, MODESTEP have released their Machines EP featuring two killer remixes of band’s lead single from Mefjus and Tru Fonix, exclusively on Beatport. Perforated with mechanised samples, warped synths and the heavy bass that electronic fusion act MODESTEP– brothers Josh (vocals, keyboards) and Tony Friend (DJ, guitar), Pat Lundy (drums) and Kyle Deek (lead guitar)–have made their own, “Machines” proves that the U.K. band is not content to stay within the fold. By seamlessly melding rock with electro influences MODESTEP have crafted their own sound that defies definition by genre and “Machines” is just a taste of what’s to come from the group this year.
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