Author Archives: Mike
Author Archives: Mike
Electronic music phenom Madeon has released the official music video for “Pay No Mind” featuring Passion Pit today. “Pay No Mind” is the latest track to be unleashed from Madeon’s upcoming debut album, Adventure, which is set for release on March 31st.
Continue readingWorld renowned director, producer and screenwriter Baz Luhrmann enters into an exclusive, worldwide and multi-tiered agreement with RCA Records. This long-term joint venture will consist of a new record label, Bazmark Records with RCA as Luhrmann’s creative, marketing and distribution partner on his label’s recorded music endeavors. The deal will also include the potential of jointly acquiring the rights to additional recording projects as well as signing new artists under Bazmark Records / RCA Records.
Continue readingBig Search is the ever-present alter ego of Matt Popieluch as he continues to make his way through Californian life, channeling the cross-currents of romance, upheaval, and casual adventure. After the release of his last album Role Reversal, Big Search recorded “Love In Return” for the second season of the IFC series Maron. The bluesy and gentle sway of the song bolster the lyrics’ noirish and cynical take on love – a paralleling theme in Maron. Stream the track over at Under The Radar.
Continue readingShelby Lynne will release her 13th full-length album, and first for Rounder Records, entitled I Can’t Imagine, on May 5th, 2015. Perhaps the most beautifully crafted and intensely affecting set of songs since her landmark I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, I Can’t Imagine is powered by Lynne’s lustrous vocal performance, indelible, illuminative songwriting, and the sympathetic, versatile playing of her top-flight band.
Continue readingWillie Watson is excited to announce he’ll be hitting the road again this spring, following his first headlining tour on the West Coast. Willie will be opening for Tedeschi Trucks Band and The Wood Brothers for a number of dates across the country. The tour begins on March 19 with a number of shows in California before heading east.
Continue readingCheerleader’s debut LP The Sunshine of Your Youth will be released May 19 via Bright Antenna Records. The record features songs off the band’s critically acclaimed On Your Side EP as well as never before heard tracks. In addition, the video for the album’s lead single “The Sunshine of Your Youth” premiered. To celebrate the release the band will embark on an extensive tour including SXSW and dates supporting The Wombats.
Continue readingAcclaimed Dutch artist Dotan will make his U.S debut performing songs from his breakout album 7 Layers at this year’s SXSW. The singer-songwriter will also embark on a massive European tour this spring with summer festival appearances to be announced soon, as well as further select stateside tour dates. See below for details. 7 Layers is out now via Republic Records.
Continue readingSurfer Blood are back with a new album and new label: 1000 Palms out May 12, 2015 on Joyful Noise.
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