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Ghost Atlas – new record will be out this friday

January 24, 2024

GHOST ATLAS, the melodic, alt-rock side project of ERRA guitarist/vocalist Jesse Cash, will release the new album “Dust of the Human Shape” this friday, January 26 via UNFD. An intensely personal project, every conceptual part of Ghost Atlas’ music, lyrics, and visuals are an intentional outpouring of Cash’s mind. “Dust of the Human Shape” marks the first time Cash is releasing music for the project with a partner. The album also serves as the follow up to a collection of self-released albums: “Sleep Therapy: An Acoustic Performance” (2019), “All is in sync, and there’s nothing left to sing about” (2017), “Immortal Youth” (2015) and “Gold Soul Coma” (2013). The 12 tracks illustrate the internal world of Cash’s fervor and ideology, while allowing the listener to find their own connective interpretation. “Dust of the Human Shape” is a culmination of art and tense human emotions, fueled by a spectrum of life experiences. Today, Cash shared the single “Lesser Gods“. Regarding the music, he says “My goal when starting the instrumental for ‘Lesser Gods’ was to commit [Read More]

Don’t Miss The Last Dinner Party out on their upcoming tour!

January 23, 2024

We are so excited to hear that The Last Dinner Party will be heading back to the US this Spring for a headlining tour. This is one tour that you won’t want to miss. We caught them last year at their debut Los Angeles performance at El Rey Theater. It was truly one of the best shows we had witnessed. Check out some photos from that night here: The headlining tour will kick off in Mexico City City, Mexico on March 19th and will feature special guest Miss Grit. Check out the tour dates below: TLDP have extended the invitation to all: North America Dinner Guests!!! 🕯️ We are thrilled to unveil that we will be gracing your beauteous towns and charming cities from March, with support from Miss Grit 🇺🇸 Chime the bells, flare the beacons, and signal the alarms to secure thy tickets swiftly! Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10 am. Make sure to pick up your tickets and plan to have the time of your life! We hope you get dressed up for the event. We went [Read More]

Lawrence announces The Family Business Tour; International Summer/Fall Run

January 23, 2024

Check out the news about the upcoming Lawrence tour. We are excited to see a San Francisco date! Lawrence — the 8-piece band fronted by siblings Gracie and Clyde Lawrence — is gearing up for a tremendous 2024. Today they have announced that they will be releasing their fourth studio album, Family Business, later this year, and will celebrate it with their biggest-ever headlining tour for this spring and summer. The 40-date international Family Business Tour includes iconic venues Radio City Music Hall on September 19 and the Wiltern in Los Angeles on October 9. Family Business is the follow-up to 2021’s Hotel TV and more details, new music and release date will be announced soon. Tickets will be available starting with an Artist presale beginning today at 12 PM ET. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, January 26 at 10 AM local time at lawrencetheband.com/tour. Today’s announcement arrives on the heels of a just-completed 65-date stadium tour with the Jonas Brothers that launched with two hometown shows at Yankee Stadium last summer and [Read More]

Get ready for Avril Lavigne The Greatest Hits Tour kicking off in May

January 23, 2024

Eight time GRAMMY nominated diamond-certified icon Avril Lavigne has announced The Greatest Hits Tour. Check out the news below: Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits. Produced by Live Nation, the 27-date tour will see Avril perform her biggest songs to-date including the RIAA 3x platinum-certified “Complicated,” the 2x platinum-certified “Sk8er Boi,” the 2x platinum-certified “Girlfriend,” the platinum-certified “Here’s To Never Growing Up,” and many more from her record-smashing catalog. The Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits tour kicks off on Wednesday, May 22 in Vancouver, BC at Rogers Arena, with stops in Las Vegas, Phoenix, Toronto, Charlotte, Chicago and more before wrapping up on Monday, Sept 16 in Edmonton, AB at Rogers Place. All Time Low and Simple Plan will join Avril on select dates throughout the tour as special guests and direct support, with Royal & the Serpent and Girlfriends joining select dates as opening acts. TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an Artist presale beginning on Wednesday, January 24 at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, January 26 at 10 AM local [Read More]

DIPLO UNVEILS DJ SET LIVESTREAM FROM RECENT ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION

January 23, 2024

Diplo traveled to Antarctica on a seven day expedition which he helped organize to last month to raise awareness and funds for ocean conservancy in partnership with wellness collective Secular Sabbath. He has debuted livestream video of one of his DJ sets recorded during the expedition. The video directed by Cambron Lyles and you can watch it here Diplo comments, “I think as an artist you should always be pushing the boundaries of what you can do. So when I was approached about doing this trip to Antarctica, I knew this was my chance to do what no other DJ has done before. The goal of this trip was to raise awareness around preserving one of the most delicate and special ecosystems that exists by showcasing its natural beauty while making sure to follow all strict land guidelines. And in the process, I got to accomplish something that has been on my bucket list for a while. It’s one of my favorite sets I’ve ever posted to YouTube, and I’m not just saying that.” Diplo [Read More]

Maggie Rogers debut album, Heard it in a Past Life certified RIAA gold on its 5th Anniversary!

January 18, 2024

One of our favorite artists is celebrating the 5th anniversary of her debut album and has just been certified gold on RIAA. Check out the news below: Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter/producer/performer Maggie Rogers is celebrating the fifth anniversary of the release of Heard It In A Past Life, her debut Capitol Records album. As she marks this milestone, the RIAA has certified the album Gold and singles “Light On” and “Alaska” have gone Platinum. “Fallingwater,” another single from the album, and “Love You For A Long Time,” a standalone track released in late 2019, have been certified Gold. Heard It In A Past Life has also attained Gold status in Canada. The pre-order for Heard It In A Past Life: 5 Year Anniversary Exclusive Deluxe LP (Limited Edition) launched today. The celebration continues tonight with listening parties in New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cambridge and Los Angeles. Heard It In A Past Life will be played in its entirety. See below for a list of participating venues. Rogers’ new album will be released later this year by Capitol Records. On February 2, 2019, Heard It In A Past Life entered Billboard’s Top Album Sales and Top Alternative Albums charts at [Read More]

American Reggae Pioneers John Brown’s Body Reunite with Original Members

January 18, 2024

The torch has been relit! The trailblazers of the American Reggae scene, John Brown’s Body will be returning to the stage in 2024. The group will include founding members Kevin Kinsella (vocals), Tommy Benedetti (drums), and Lee Hamilton (saxophone), plus veterans Nate Edgar (bass), Jon Pentonzio (keys) and TJ Schaper (trombone), as well as newcomer Van Gordon Martin (guitar). After a hiatus from the road and studio, members of the various incarnations of the JBB family reunited in early 2023 for a select run of shows in upstate New York. Longtime lead singer Elliot Martin passed the torch back to original lead singer Kevin Kinsella to continue the legacy of JBB music. After an enthusiastic response from both band members and fans, the group looks forward to bringing more music to the stage in 2024. “I’m beyond stoked to bring life back to the music of John Brown’s Body,” says bassist Nathan Edgar. “I can’t wait to get back in the engine room to lay down some of the toughest reggae drum and bass in the [Read More]