Seattle – Capitol Hill Block Party (CHBP) has just announced the first group of artists confirmed to be part of this year’s installment of the iconic music festival. The festivities are scheduled to take place over July 24-26 in the Evergreen state. Some of the acts appearing will include the multi-talented indie pop artist and producer, Toro y
New York – The six musicians that make up folk punk band, Skinny Lister (Lorna Thomas, Daniel Heptinstall, Maxwell Thomas, Michael Camino, Thom Mills and Sam Brace), are striking while the iron is hot and have released a new single, “This Is War,” from their soon-to-arrive second album, Down On Deptford Broadway. (Fans of Skinny Lister
New York – Best New Bands is a big fan of Milky Chance, the electro folk act from Germany, whose debut record, Sadnecessary, left contributor Liz Rowley writing an enthusiastic review and also saw them named as one of the bands we’d most like to see this spring touring season. The new dates contribute to the first portion of Milky Chance’s tour; 39 dates of
Chicago - Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers, the San Francisco sextet that beautifully blends together the colors of indie rock, soul, a touch of blues and a nice layer of folk, will be traveling to Chicago and making themselves at home for more than a single show! Strewn amidst other performances on their current tour, the
New York - George Ezra, the fast rising indie artist from London, who got everyone talking with the single, “Budapest,” is not letting any momentum pass him by! (Existing fans of Ezra will remember Best New Bands contributor, Sean Kayden, reviewing Ezra’s performance in Los Angeles last month, as well as our feature on Ezra from earlier in the year.) The
The three Brooklynites from Minneapolis, who make up self-proclaimed Next Wave band Strange Names, (Francis Ximenez, Fletcher Aleckson and Liam Benzvi) have just released the music video for the leading single, “Richochet,” off their imminent debut album, Use Your Time Wisely. The three gentlemen only very recently replanted themselves in the Big Apple but things are aligning
Los Angeles – Electronic soul / indie pop artist, MØ and self-described Future Dancehall artist, Major Lazer, have released a new music video for the collaborative single, “Lean On.” The track also comes with a welcome contribution, courtesy of Parisian producer DJ Snake. The ‘triple-threat-constructed’ music video presents viewers with quite the uncommon spectacle –both in terms of backdrop and the
Los Angeles – Fueling the gentle but bright fire ignited by first two singles, “Courage” and “Hot Scary Summer,” Dublin-based indie folk band, Villagers, has now released a third single, “The Soul Serene,” as the next part of their piecemeal preview for their upcoming new album, Darling Arithmetic. The elegant tune premiered earlier today alongside a brand new
Another Planet Entertainment, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Superfly and Starr Hill have announced the packed lineup for the 8th annual Outside Lands Festival. The “gourmet music festival” will be held again in San Francisco’s historic Golden Gate Park, from August 7-9, 2015. While the festival’s “Eager Beaver” pass sale already had the fastest
New York – Queens-based rapper, Action Bronson, (who has been highlighted as a rapper of note by Best New Bands in the past) has finally released his immensely anticipated, major label, full-length album debut, Mr. Wonderful! The record is now available for fans worldwide. In honor of the record’s release, Bronson put out a music video for the