Burbank – Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and virtuoso guitarist Gary Clark Jr. will release his second full-length studio album, entitled The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, on September 11th via Warner Bros. Records. It will be available for pre-order from participating digital retailers beginning today, July 30th. Those who pre-order will receive an instant download of two new album tracks: ”The Healing,” and ”Grinder.”
Los Angeles – Last week at a “secret” club in the heart of the Fairfax District, United Kingdom-based songwriter and producer Shura showcased her dramatic electronic-based dream pop. The venue (which has no signage, but is known as Community and is a favorite of several high-profile Hollywood actors) was not exactly the ideal setting to
New York – Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum alternative R&B trailblazer THE WEEKND has premiered the highly anticipated video to his #1 hit single “Can’t Feel My Face” exclusively on Apple Music Connect. The video was directed by Grant Singer, who also directed the video for “The Hills”, which is now nearing 90 million views. THE WEEKND has yet to release his anxiously
Portland - Freshly graduated from high school, Austrian producer filous just dropped his first EP of original material, Dawn, July 17th. The 18-year old has taken great care not to reveal his name, or even his whole face, making his filous persona completely separate from his personal one. He plays at least 20 instruments, all of
Chicago – Yes, yes, it’s that’s time of year again! Time for Chicago’s biggest music festival: Lollapalooza. With so many acts and a multitude of stages, it can be hard to work out just who to see. Best New Bands has made of list of the top new bands to see over the three day
San Francisco – “You say it’s cruel / hell you know it’s beautiful to know one day / you’re gonna die!” Lux Lisbon shouts during the chorus of “Memento Mori,” the third track off their EP Get Some Scars. Outside the musical context – the bright chords and ebullient backing vocals – the lyric sounds
Chicago – Like many music lovers, I’ve recently found myself becoming a fan of New York band X Ambassadors. Their hit single “Renegades” has been on television in Jeep commercials and all over the radio, from alternative stations to top forty, and the foursome’s debut full-length VHS has been climbing charts since its release. In
Seattle – Hacky sack circles, animal onesies, bubble machines, and electrical fires…just another typical day at the neighborhood block party. After two stellar days of music Friday and Saturday, Sunday closed out the annual Capitol Hill Block Party with blowout acts, rounding out with headliner Ratatat. Throughout the day, however, festival goers could find quality
Seattle – After Capitol Hill Block Party kicked off with a bang on Friday, day two of the festival continued to see top-notch local, national, and international acts, enjoyed by audience members of all ages. While some highlights of the Saturday lineup included local indie rockers Ivan & Alyosha, electro-pop artist/producer Toro Y Moi, and
Seattle – Streets are closed, rainbow sidewalks are slowly becoming littered with cigarette butts and coffee cups, and a certain Seattle recreation is being enjoyed…yes, the annual Capitol Hill Block Party is in full swing. For three days, Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood shows its pride as the city’s hub of arts and culture. Named by