Best New Bands » pop music https://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Birdy Releases Beautiful Lies LP https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/birdy-releases-beautiful-lies-lp/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/birdy-releases-beautiful-lies-lp/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:16:27 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=29568 New York – UK singer/songwriter Birdy has announced today’s release of her widely anticipated 3rd studio album. “Beautiful Lies,” is available everywhere today http://smarturl.it/beautifullies.itunes and is streaming here: http://smarturl.it/beautifullies.spotify. Executive produced by Jim Abbiss (Adele/Arctic Monkeys) and Craig Silvey (Florence and the Machine/Arcade Fire,) “Beautiful Lies” features 14 new tracks including the current single “Keeping Your Head Up” which was both written and

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  1. Petite Noir – “La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful” Los Angeles - Petite Noir has successfully created one of the best albums of 2015 with La Vie Est Belle / Life Is Beautiful. 24 year-old South African artist Yannick Ilunga takes his electronic post-punk to a new genre, noir wave....
  2. Vladimir Releases ‘In My Head’ Berlin – When one thinks of bands that spark their interest, usually the bands are those that have made an impact over years and years, spanning countless albums, singles, and tours across the globe. Although exceptionally young, Vladimir is a...
  3. Brian Fallon Releases First Video From New Album New York – Brian Fallon released the official music video for his anthemic single, “A Wonderful Life,” from his hugely anticipated debut solo album, PAINKILLERS arriving March 11 on Island Records. The clip, directed by Andrew Donaghue, beams with an all-to-rare life-affirming positivity as the joyful scenes...
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  1. Tennis Dazzles The Satellite Tennis sold out The Satellite in Los Angeles on Wednesday. I’ve been to the mid-sized venue plenty of times—and I’ve seen them crowded plenty of times—but never completely sold out.  As soon as the trio began to play, it was...
  2. Live Review: Tennis At The Parish Austin – It was a chilly and wet night in Austin, TX when the husband and wife duo of Alaina Moore and Patrick Riley (a.k.a. Tennis) took the stage at the Parish. Already having been an unremarkable day in an...
  3. Tennis Headline a Sold Out Show at Bowery Ballroom It was another sold out show at Bowery Ballroom, as shows there often are. I was expecting this to be a night of throwback music, since the lineup of bands all hearken back to the 60s era with retro fuzzy...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/denvers-tennis-scores-3-love-ritual-repeat/feed/ 0 Charli XCX’s Sophomore Album ‘Sucker’ Revealed W/ “Break The Rules” Single! https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/charli-xcxs-sophomore-album-sucker-revealed-w-break-rules-single/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/charli-xcxs-sophomore-album-sucker-revealed-w-break-rules-single/#comments Wed, 20 Aug 2014 19:46:20 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=18395 New York – Following the release of her Top 10 hit, ‘Boom Clap’ – which has now sold over 1 Million copies in the US – and recent win at this year’s Teen Choice Awards (‘Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song’ for “Fancy”), Charli XCX is very pleased to announce details of her highly-anticipated sophomore album “Sucker,” arriving

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  1. Charli XCX Sets Headline Tour! New York – London-based singer/songwriter Charli XCX (aka Charlotte Aitchison) celebrates the success of two growing ‘song of the summer’ contenders – “Boom Clap” and Iggy Azalea “Fancy” (Ft. Charli XCX)  and announces her upcoming North American headline fall tour. Dates get underway September...
  2. alt-J Release The First Single From Their Forthcoming Album Los Angeles – Today alt-J release “Left Hand Free” the first single from their forthcoming second album, This Is All Yours. This single comes to fans on the heels of the release of the first album track “Hunger Of The Pine”...
  3. alt-J Release First Track “Hunger Of The Pine” From New Album Los Angeles – Today alt-J release “Hunger Of The Pine,” the first song to be lifted from their forthcoming second album, This Is All Yours. “Hunger Of The Pine” is streaming now at NPR and available at all digital retailers and streaming services....
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  1. 10 Questions with Alex Casnoff of Harriet Chances are you haven’t heard of HARRIET or their recent single, “I Slept With All Your Mothers”, but Alex Casnoff, former member of Dawes is hoping that changes. He is a bit testy in the interview, but perhaps that is...
  2. 10 Questions With Ryan Karazija of Low Roar I was given an opportunity, recently to ask Ryan Karazija, formerly of Audrye Sessions, currently of Low Roar (check out my review of their new album here) a few questions in our ongoing series 10 Questions With Matty D. I...
  3. 9 questions and One Embarrassing Story With A B & The Sea San Francisco residents (by way of Wisconsin) A B & The Sea have a fresh sound that will be an instant hit for anyone who is a fan of both retro pop/rock and modern indie rock. Their songs, like the...
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  1. Record Store Day Is This Saturday. Here Are Five Awesome Releases You Need To Pick Up. If you’re not one of the lucky ones going to Coachella, fear not, for Record Store Day 2012 is here. (Now that I think about it, even if you will be in the desert this weekend there’ll be a tent...
  2. The Lumineers Take Evanston By Storm At this point in my life I have seen thousands of bands, ranging from the biggest in the world to new bands, and I’ve never seen a group of performers happier to be on a stage playing then The Lumineers....
  3. Album Review: Miike Snow, Happy To You If Miike Snow’s eponymous debut is this relatively new band’s introduction to indie-friendly electro-pop music, then this sophomore offering by Stockholm-based trio is their gate to top-40 success. For some this is a revelation, but if you found comfort in...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/suckers-candy-salad-out-today/feed/ 0 New Bands To See At Coachella: The Vaccines https://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/new-bands-to-see-at-coachella-the-vaccines/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/festivals/new-bands-to-see-at-coachella-the-vaccines/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:28:08 +0000 West London’s The Vaccines are one of the hardest new bands to peg at times.  On first listen, they’ve totally got one of those late ‘50s, early ‘60s pop revivalist things going, except with a little more reverb and maybe a pinch more aggression.  But if you listen a bit more closely, the lines begin

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  1. 5 New Bands To See At Coachella Over the past week, we’ve showcased the best new bands to check out at Coachella. Instead of our usual Artist of the Week, we’ve decided to mix it up a bit in honor of one of the biggest festivals in...
  2. Live Review: Yawn impresses at The Empty Bottle in Chicago I’m a huge believer that the crowd is a main factor in live shows, however on certain special nights in certain venues bands can help bring you into their bubble where the sound is the only thing encompassing you. That...
  3. The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight – Debut Album Out April 3rd The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight in San Diego Multiple Dates Already Sold Out Stream Self-Titled Debut Album Now To Be Released April 3 on Dualtone Following a stellar showing at SXSW, Denver-based trio The Lumineers begin their tour tonight in...
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  1. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah Releases “Hysterical” Video, Confirms Spring Tour Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is excited to release the video for “Hysterical,” the titular track off their latest album. Their first-ever official music video, the Kris Moyes directed “Hysterical” was premiered via MTV.com and was featured on MTV2′s “120 Minutes.” Hysterical...
  2. The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight – Debut Album Out April 3rd The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight in San Diego Multiple Dates Already Sold Out Stream Self-Titled Debut Album Now To Be Released April 3 on Dualtone Following a stellar showing at SXSW, Denver-based trio The Lumineers begin their tour tonight in...
  3. Javelin Announces Nationwide Tour With Sleigh Bells Releases Limited Edition Javelin and Javelin 2 12”s Digitally Brooklyn-based beat makers Javelin will embark on a coast to coast tour with Sleigh Bells, including a headlining NYC date at Brooklyn Bowl. The group recently returned to SXSW this year for a week of...
]]> https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/new-video-the-jezabels-tour-diary-feb-march-2012/feed/ 0 The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight – Debut Album Out April 3rd https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-lumineers-tour-begins-tonight-debut-album-out-april-3rd/ https://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-lumineers-tour-begins-tonight-debut-album-out-april-3rd/#comments Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:30:57 +0000 The Lumineers Tour Begins Tonight in San Diego Multiple Dates Already Sold Out Stream Self-Titled Debut Album Now To Be Released April 3 on Dualtone Following a stellar showing at SXSW, Denver-based trio The Lumineers begin their tour tonight in San Diego, CA. The band’s upcoming self-titled debut album will see release on April 3

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  1. Greg Laswell Announces Tour Dates and Album Release Greg Laswell Announces North American Spring Tour Dates   In Support of New Album “Landline” to be Released on April 24   Producer, singer, songwriter Greg Laswell announces his 2012 Spring tour. Laswell’s dates begin on May 15 on the...
  2. The Joy Formidable tonight on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! The Joy Formidable are going to be performing on tonight’s episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, which you can watch on ABC at 12 pm/11 Central. The band just began their first 2012 tour of the US this week with two...
  3. Maps & Atlases Set For International Tour and Album Release The Chicago-based math rock outfit, Maps & Atlases, recently announced a European and national tour set for this spring, in support of its upcoming full-length release, Beware and Be Grateful. The LP is the quartet’s sophomore effort, as well as...
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  1. Saturday night at the Doug Fir Lounge with Fruit Bats and The Parson Red Heads. It was a twangy, rocking good time on Saturday night at the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland Oregon for a night with Fruit Bats and The Parson Red Heads. The Parson Red Heads took the stage first, the back wall...
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  3. Don’t Miss At SXSW- Purple Melon! Meet Purple Melon!  These hot British imports will be performing at SXSW this year!  Check out a day in the life as these guys get amped for a little SXSW 6th street action! Can’t wait until March to get your...
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  1. The Pierces Share A Secret At The Hotel Cafe Finishing up a successful stint in the City of Angels, The Pierces brought their show to the Hotel Café last night. Usually, a late night Tuesday gig may as well be the graveyard shift, but the alt-folk outfit nailed it...
  2. Knox Delivers Another Killer Night At Hotel Cafe When BestNewBands.com favorite Will Knox is in town, you can be sure that we’ll be there. Knox kicked off his five-week tour with fellow troubadour Ari Herstand at the  Hotel Café in Hollywood. Throughout his 45-minute set, Knox sprinkled in...
  3. “Everybody Knows” Jeremy Silver Rocked Hotel Cafe Last night Jeremy Silver rocked the Hotel Café with his CD release show, and the great turn out of fans, friends, and music fiends were not disappointed.  Silver waded his way through every track off his just-dropped “Everybody Knows” and...
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