Primal Scream have announced details of ‘Come Ahead’ – their first new album in eight years. Check out the new single ‘Love Insurrection’ below.
Announced today (July 17), the new project will mark the band’s 12th studio album and first full-length LP since 2016’s ‘Chaosmosis’. It’ll contain 11 new tracks, and is set to see songwriter, vocalist and frontman Bobby Gillespie deliver some of his most personal and emotionally-open work of his career.
The writing process began back in 2022, and came during a time when Gillespie was unsure if he would make another Primal Scream album again. According to a press release, the entire LP began with the lyrics, and marked the first time in a long while where the words came ahead of the music.
“The story came first. Bobby wrote alone, using an acoustic guitar. Ideas flowed fast, in long bursts of inspiration,” it read. “This process, in tandem with encouragement from producer David Holmes, provided a new way in. Working with Holmes and Primal Scream guitarist Andrew Innes, the Come Ahead sessions were completed between Belfast, London and Los Angeles.”
To celebrate the album announcement, the band have today shared the lead single ‘Love Insurrection’. Comprised of deep, groove-laden basslines and funk-inspired guitars, the single has a cosmic undertone, and has lyrics that serve as both a warning and a way of finding hope in uncertain times. Check it out below.
“I’m very excited about this album in a way that you would be making your first record. If there was an overall theme to ‘Come Ahead’ it might be one of conflict, whether inner or outer,” said Gillespie of the new LP.
Massive Attack will be in the US in October for Miami’s III Points festival, and have now announce East Coast dates around it. These will be their first shows here since the Mezzanine XXI tour in 2019. There are only four headline shows and all are opened by their old Bristol Wild Bunch crew mate dj Milo:October 17 – Atlanta @ Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre (tickets)
October 22 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem (tickets) October 23 – Boston @ Roadrunner (tickets) October 24 – NYC @ Forest Hills Stadium (tickets)
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 19 at 10 AM local time.
Always known for their groundbreaking, thought-provoking visuals, Massive Attack say of the current tour: “Our new live show marks the most transgressive leap in the collaboration between 3D x United Visual Artists since 2003. By reverse engineering algorithms to expose content anomalies & recursive feedback loops, we seek to provoke a dialogue on the broken dream of the confident, empowered individual ‘self’, in the context of the global collapse of liberal democracies.”
No word yet on who will be joining the band onstage at US shows, but on their current European/UK tour it’s been regular collaborators Horace Andy, Young Fathers, and Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser, who in addition to her three songs from Mezzanine is performing Tim Buckley’s “Song to the Siren,” which she made famous with This Mortal Coil back in 1983. Let’s hope Liz, Horace Andy and Young Fathers will also be on hand in the US.
Massive Attack’s summer UK/EU tour ends in their hometown of Bristol for a Climate Change benefit at Clifton Downs on August 25 with Killer Mike, Lankum, Sam Morton, and dj Milo. All dates are listed below.
MASSIVE ATTACK – 2024 TOUR DATES July 17 – Athens, Greece – Release Athens July 20 – Bontida, Romania – Banffy Castle August 24 – Saint-Cloud, France – National Estate of Saint-Cloud August 26 – Bristol, UK – Clifton Down October 17 – Atlanta – Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre October 19 – Miami, FL – III Points Festival October 22 – Washington, DC – The Anthem October 23 – Boston – Roadrunner October 24 – Queens – Forest Hills Stadium
Current Country music sensation Brooke Moriber’s new single “So Do I” will be available on Fri. July 19th! Written by Brooke Moriber, with Jessica Cayne and Karen Kosowski, “So Do I” is a song about admitting your regrets in ending a relationship and hoping that the one you lost feels as lost without you as you do without them.
When I’m drivin’ down the interstate
Or dancing in a crowded room
And I hear your name
In the kitchen with the radio on
And they’re playing our favorite song
I go back to that summer night
Said you’d never let me go
Under the city lights
Were you lyin’ when you crossed your heart
Cause now I don’t know where you are
Movin on or wondering what went wrong
This bed feels empty at night and so do I
My friends keep asking me why and so do I
Feeling like I won’t recover
Like there’ll never be another
And I wonder
Do you pretend you’re alright, cause so do I
So do I
“So Do I” was produced by Karen Kosowski, Mixed by Craig Alvin and Mastered by Greg Calbi. The record was Engineered by David Kalmusky at Addiction Sound Studios (Nashville TN) and by Karen Kosowski at The Holodeck South (Nashville TN) featuring musicians Sol Littlefield on electric guitars, Marc Rogers - Electric Bass & Synth Bass, Justin Schipper - Steel, Chad Cromwell - Drums and Nathan Chapman on Acoustic Guitar, Resonator Guitar + Banjo.
Brooke also recently launched "Nashville in New York", a series of Nashville style songwriters' rounds sponsored by Music Choice Network bringing some of country music's top talents to her hometown New York City. On Saturday July 20th “Nashville in New York (NINY)” returns to the legendary The Bitter End on Bleecker Street in NYC for the fourth installment of the new bi-monthly series. Brooke will, as always, host and perform at the intimate acoustic storytellers style performance event, this time celebrating the Women Of Country alongside acclaimed songwriters Callista Clark, Emily Shackelton, Averie Bielski and Claire Wyndham with special guest M.C. Kelly Ford. Presented by Music Choice and sponsored in part by KICKER Performance Audio, Suerte Tequila and Taylor Guitars. Get Tickets here.
Brooke Moriber is a singer/songwriter who has paved an unconventional path for herself in Country music. After getting her start at a young age professionally performing on Broadway, Brooke turned to songwriting as a teenager to cope with losing her eyesight to a rare eye disease. When the disease went into remission after a difficult four years, Brooke began traveling to Nashville to tell her own stories. Praised for her “clarion voice” (Associated press), she went on to release her first single “Cry Like A Girl” independently and later signed with Nashville’s Reviver Records.
Brooke's music has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday Country (Little Bit of You, Half A Heart, Down to Nothing) and Country Christmas playlists (All I Want for Christmas is You), Sirius XM's Velvet, CMT online, Music Choice Network and the Music Row Country Breakout radio chart. Hailed as a "stellar songwriter and a powerhouse vocalist" (Country Swag) and a "force to be reckoned with in Country music" (Celeb Secrets Country).
Jónsi of Sigur Rós has announced a new album, First Light, which was originally conceived as a score for a video game but “evolved and transcended its initial purpose,” according to a press release. It comes out August 30 via the health and wellbeing music brand Myndstream and the soundtrack label Lakeshore Records (pre-order).
“Writing this music at a time of manmade global turmoil and unrest for a video game, I imagined First Light as a momentary fantastical, over-the-top, utopian world where everyone and everything lives together in everlasting peace and harmony,” Jónsi says. “Choosing beauty over disorder, hope over fear, our universal divine angel guardians watching over us and connecting us all as one through love, melody, and music.”
Two tracks are out now, “Flicker” and “Cherry Blossom,” and both are of the ambient, meditative, score-like variety.
Tracklist 1) Flicker 2) First Light 3) Green Meadow 4) Clearing 5) Cherry Blossom 6) In Plain View 7) Wishful Thinking 8) Forest Trill 9) Undercurrent 10) Willow 11) Stillness 12) Floweret 13) Over the Fence 14) Flutterby
New York Post-Hardcore legends Shelter returned earlier this year for a short tour with their old friends CIV, and now they’ve announced a new four-date run for this September. They’re hitting DC, Amityville, Atlantic City, and Buffalo, with support on the latter three dates coming from one of the best newer bands on Shelter’s former label Revelation Records, Spaced, plus other bands varying by date. Here’s the full schedule:
09/12 Washington DC @ Songbyrd Music House with Laughing Corpse and No Idols 09/13 Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall with Spaced and more TBA 09/14 Atlantic City, NJ @ Anchor Rock Club with Spaced, Sunstroke, and Jawdust 09/15 Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room with Spaced & Mil-Spec
For more on Shelter, read about their 1993 album Attaining the Supreme in our list of 21 albums that defined ’90s New York post-hardcore. Also read our reviews of the new albums from Spaced and Mil-Spec, and the recent Sunstroke/Bent Blue split.
The Annie Minogue Band is thrilled to announce the release of their latest single, "NOW!", a politically charged anthem that serves as a call to action for today's critical issues, on Thursday, August 15th! With a sound reminiscent of the iconic Fleetwood Mac, this impactful track blends classic rock influences with contemporary urgency.
“NOW!" is more than just a song; it is a bold statement addressing the essence of today’s most pressing issues. The lyrics of "NOW!" reflect themes of social justice, environmental concerns, and the collective struggles and aspirations of our generation. The track’s compelling message is brought to life through a blend of emotive storytelling, vivid imagery, and dynamic musical arrangements.
The Annie Minogue Band continues to carve out their unique space in the music industry, and "NOW!" stands as a testament to their ability to blend musical talent with a poignant and timely message. With its thought-provoking lyrics and powerful sound, "NOW!" is poised to become an anthem for those seeking change and inspiration in today's world.
The Annie Minogue Band delivers an electrifying blend of rock, pop, and blues, reminiscent of rock’s greatest icons. The lineup includes Nick Saya (Drums), Nunzio Signore (Guitar & Vocals), Brian Karp (Bass), Rob Clores (Keyboards), and Annie Minogue (Vocals), and they never fail to excite audiences.
The band has toured extensively, sharing the stage with such iconic artists as Blues Traveler, The Smithereens, David Lee Roth, Chris Whitley, Soul Asylum, Black Eyed Peas and numerous others. Having garnered acclaim and praise from some of today’s top music supervisors and program directors, AMB’s music has enjoyed substantial media time. Their music has been featured on film, TV, and radio such as: Lifetime Television, Sony Television, MSNBC, MTV, CBS, CW, WB, "Dawson’s Creek", "Strong Medicine", regional radio stations and the independent feature film "Out of the Black."
GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Noah Kahan’s breakthrough hit single “Stick Season” is now certified 4x Platinum and has surpassed over 1 billion streams on Spotify. His beloved 2022 album Stick Season is now certified Double Platinum. In addition, the critically acclaimed artist has achieved several new RIAA Certifications throughout his catalog today, including:
“Stick Season” – Certified 4x Platinum Stick Season – Certified 2x Platinum “Dial Drunk” with Post Malone – Certified 2x Platinum “All My Love” – Certified Platinum “Northern Attitude” with Hozier – Certified Platinum “She Calls Me Back” with Kacey Musgraves – Certified Platinum “Call Your Mom” – Certified Gold “Everywhere, Everything” – Certified Gold “Growing Sideways” – Certified Gold “New Perspective” – Certified Gold “Orange Juice” – Certified Gold “The View Between Villages” – Certified Gold
Last Friday, Kahan teamed up with Kelsea Ballerini for her emotional and vulnerable new single “Cowboys Cry Too,” following the singer-songwriters’ duet performance in May on the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards. Of the collaboration, Billboard proclaimed, “Featuring reflective lyrics, twangy guitar and fiddle, [‘Cowboys Cry Too’] finds the two stars’ voices blending beautifully together,” while Rolling Stone declared, “Over an easy tempo, Ballerini sings about how her man is ‘as stubborn as the weeds in the backyard’ because of having a hard time growing up, while Kahan sings about how you can’t outdrive pain.” The New York Times praised the song, saying, “With string-band fiddle and mandolin set amid an arena-country march, Ballerini and Kahan praise vulnerability as a different form of toughness, one that’s not encouraged by family or culture.”
Recently, Kahan and his mental health initiative The Busyhead Project announced “Live From Fenway Park: Official Livestream” for his upcoming sold-out shows at Boston’s Fenway Park on July 18th and 19th as part of his ongoing “We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour”. A portion of all proceeds from each livestream ticket and merch bundle will be donated to The Busyhead Project and support local New England organizations that provide access to mental health care, including: Hannah’s House (Waitsfield, VT), Shine Initiative (Worcester, MA), KyleCares (Attleboro, MA), Connor’s Climb Foundation (Exeter, NH), and The Yellow Tulip Project (Portland, ME). Fans can get more information and purchase tickets HERE.
The Fenway Park Livestream is the latest initiative from Kahan and The Busyhead Project, as they recently revealed a full slate of activations and partnerships during the tour. On every date, Noah is welcoming fans to connect with local mental health organizations at The Busyhead Project Action Village. Visitors can learn more about organizations, share a positive message to The Busyhead Project Community Wall, and even prepare to vote with actions courtesy of HeadCount. Kahan and The Busyhead Project have also cemented a partnership with Backline and created a fund to provide tour-wide access to licensed mental health care providers for the entire band and crew on the road. Not to mention, Kahan recently announced a benefit concert in Vermont on September 19th, with its proceeds going towards local Vermont-based organizations to give back to his home state. Since launching last year, The Busyhead Project has already raised over $2 million dollars in pursuit of its ultimate goal to make mental healthcare accessible for all by joining forces with national and local organizations to increase mental health awareness, amplify discussion, and democratize resources.
Up next, Kahan will bring the “We’ll All Be Here Forever Tour” to the east coast with two sold-out nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden followed by the back-to-back sold-out shows at Boston’s Fenway Park, with James Bay, Mt. Joy, and John Vincent III as special guests for the New York and Boston dates. The sold-out tour has received rave reviews thus far and seen surprise appearances from various artists along the way, including Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Reneé Rapp, Hozier, Gregory Alan Isakov, Adam Durtiz of Counting Crows, and Shakey Graves.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES:
July 03 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre + July 05 Berkeley, CA The Greek Theatre - SOLD OUT * + July 06 Berkeley, CA The Greek Theatre - SOLD OUT * + July 09 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre - SOLD OUT + July 13 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre - SOLD OUT + July 15 New York, NY Madison Square Garden - SOLD OUT ~ July 16 New York, NY Madison Square Garden - SOLD OUT ~ July 18 Boston, MA Fenway Park - SOLD OUT ^ ~@ July 19 Boston, MA Fenway Park - SOLD OUT ^ ~@ August 2 Montreal, QC Osheaga Festival : August 4 St. Charles, IA Hinterland Music Festival : August 13 Manchester, UK Co-op Live - SOLD OUT * August 14 Newcastle, UK Utilita Arena - SOLD OUT * August 17 Belfast, UK Vital - SOLD OUT * August 20 Birmingham, UK Utilita Arena - SOLD OUT * August 21 London, UK The O2 * August 22 London, UK The O2 * August 24 Amsterdam, NL Ziggo Dome - SOLD OUT * August 26 Hamburg, DE Stadtpark Open Air - SOLD OUT * August 27 Berlin, DE Zitadelle Spandau * September 13 Cavendish, PEI SOMMO Music Festival : September 15 Asbury Park, NJ Sea.Hear.Now : September 22 St. Augustine, FL Sing Out Loud Festival : September 29 Franklin, TN Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival :
* Non-Live Nation Date : Festival Date + Jensen McRae ^ John Vincent III ~ James Bay @ Mt. Joy
GRAMMY-nominated Vermont singer & songwriter Noah Kahan has exploded from his New England roots into the global mainstream and has been touted as one of this year’s biggest and best new artists. At the core of his music are vulnerable lyrics and an unfiltered yet relatable honesty, as the critically acclaimed artist pens songs straight from the heart and cracks jokes with his signature, self-deprecating sense of humor. Across his three albums and an EP, Kahan has garnered global renown for his singular mix of Folk, Americana, and Rock, landing more than seven billion streams, a 4x Platinum Certification for his hit single “Stick Season,” and collaborations with Post Malone, Kacey Musgraves, Brandi Carlile, Hozier, Gregory Alan Isakov, Gracie Abrams, Sam Fender, Lizzy McAlpine, Zach Bryan, Joy Oladokun, and more. His widely adored, Double Platinum-Certified album, Stick Season, is inspired by his New England roots and earliest musical inspirations—from Paul Simon to Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens)—conveying a vivid representation of what he loves, fears, and struggles with most passionately. Noah embarked on his sold-out “Stick Season Tour” across North America since the album’s release, selling over half-a-million tickets and performing in the biggest venues of his career, with stadium and arena dates already sold-out for his 2024 “We’ll All Be Here Forever” world tour. In June 2023, he released an extended version of Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever), which surpassed sales of the original and features his single “Dial Drunk.” Last year, he also founded The Busyhead Project, a charitable initiative that expands access to mental healthcare and fights the stigma around mental health, which has already raised over $2 million dollars to date. In February 2024, Noah dropped the final release of the Stick Season series—Stick Season (Forever), a 30-track collection that includes his latest single “Forever” and collaborations with Brandi Carlile and Gregory Alan Isakov and is now Double Platinum—further solidifying himself as one of the most successful breakout artists of the year.
Fast-emerging hard rock renegades SAMSARA are set to dominate the northeast region this summer with the release of their new single "how do you say my name?," which just dropped on July 11th. The band is ready to captivate audiences with their dynamic performances scheduled throughout NY, NJ, and MA, including shows at The Porch in Boston, Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, NYC, and a highly anticipated return to the Great South Bay Music Festival on their home base of Long Island, NY, in July. SAMSARA, comprised of local New Yorkers from Queens and Long Island and partially based out of Boston, MA, features Dylan Trif (Lead Vocals), Charlie LoMonaco (Guitar/Background Vocals), John Devito (Bass), Ben Bustamante (Drums/Background Vocals), and Brendan Sandhovel (Rhythm Guitar). Their unique sound blends grunge, funk, metal, and alternative influences, creating an "alt sound" that fuses grunge with modern rock.
The band has already garnered praise from music professionals, securing 2nd place at the Tarrytown Music Hall’s "Rock The Hall" in September 2021. Their music has been featured on SiriusXM's Channel 21, college radio broadcasts, and local radio stations.
SAMSARA has played at some of the most notorious rock venues in the tri-state area, regional music festivals, and street fairs, and has collaborated with seasoned professionals in the music industry. They have recorded extensively at Shelter Island Studios with Producer Steve Adobbo and the iconic Gordon Raphael.
Prepare for "how do you say my name?” to make waves this summer as SAMSARA continues to rise in the hard rock scene.
Orange County CA metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF have released a video for the song 'Nobody' off their latest studio album, 'Kill The Hunted', available via N.I.L.8 in North America, Rock of Angels in Europe, Hellion Records in South America, and Rubicon Music in Japan.
The clip was helmed by award winning Spanish director Eric Boadella whose credits include L.A. GUNS, BLACK SWAN, and REVOLUTION SAINTS and stars founding member/drummer, Dean Roberts, lead vocalist Keith Adamiak, bassist Brice Snyder, and the Triple Axe Attack of Rob Math, Luke Man, and David Coffman. "We had worked with Eric and his crew on our earlier videos for 'Thunder (MMXXII)' and 'Only the Wicked' and things went really well, on the set as well as post-production-wise, so it was a no-brainer to bring him in for 'Nobody' as well", states Roberts. "I think this may be the best one we've done yet - it's a no frills, in-your-face performance video that captures our live energy quite well."
On the live front, LEATHERWOLF will be hitting the road in August and September for 7 shows, including 5 apperances with New York metal legends RIOT. "We are stoked to be teaming up with Riot for these shows - the fans are in for a real treat and a great night of classic American heavy metal!", enthuses Roberts. "Hopefully this is only the beginning and we can take this package everywhere across the United States and Canada in the future. We are also doing a couple of headline shows in Arizona the weekend before we kick things off with Riot in Denver. We have not been out that way in a long time so we are looking forward to finally bringing the Triple Axe Attack back to the desert."
Confirmed LEATHERWOLF tour dates are as follows:
Aug 23 - The 44, Glendale AZ Aug 24 - House of Bards, Tucson AZ Aug 30 - The Oriental Theater, Denver CO* Aug 31 - El Corazon, Seattle WA* Sept 27 - Westown Theater, Bay City MI* Sept 28 - The Base Bar & Grill, Springfield MI* Sept 29 - Reggies, Chicago IL* * with Riot
Blur is going on hiatus again following their recent reunion, which yielded their ninth studio album, The Ballad of Darren.
In a new interview with French magazine Les Inrockuptibles, Blur frontman Damon Albarn said, “It is time to wrap up this campaign. It’s too much for me. It was the right thing to do and an immense honor to play these songs again, spend time with these guys, make an album, blah-blah-blah.”
The band — comprising guitarist Graham Coxon, bassist Alex James, and drummer Dave Rowntree — wrapped up their last scheduled shows together in South America last month.
Albarn did leave the Blur door open, telling Les Inrockuptibles: “I’m not saying I won’t do it again; it was a beautiful success, but I’m not dwelling on the past.”
The band first called it quits in 2003, but since 2009, they’ve played a handful of reunion shows in the U.K. and abroad every few years. In an interview about their “most unexpected” return after an eight-year hiatus and new album, James told Rolling Stone, “Blur has always been an effortless, joyous, weightless kind of experience… All the years in the world fall away, and it’s just the four of us and the music in the room, and nothing’s changed since that first rehearsal 35 years ago.”
Donald Glover has announced what he says will be his final Childish Gambino album. It’s titled Bando Stone & The New World and will be out July 19 via RCA. The album is also billed as a soundtrack to the film of the same name, and the trailer for that dropped on Sunday during the BET Awards telecast.
Today, Glover has shared the first single from the album, “Lithonia,” which was co-written and produced with Max Martin (Britney Spears, Coldplay), film/TV composer Ludwig Göransson (The Mandalorian, Oppenheimer), and Michael Uzowuru (SZA, Frank Ocean, Beyoncé). It’s a stadium-sized pop-rock anthem with a chorus of “Nobody gives a fuck,” and you can listen below.
As for the Bando Stone & The New World movie, Glover directed it from a screenplay credited to mystery scribe Evi Wilder (pen name?). There’s no release date or details like if it’s actually a full-length feature film or what. The trailer plays like a rollicking Indiana Jones / Romancing the Stone style adventure with sci-fi elements, and you can watch that below.
Folks in NYC can learn more very soon, as Glover is presenting a Bando Stone & The New World “exclusive interactive experience” event at Little Island’s The Amph & The Park this Saturday (7/6). They’re calling it CHILDISH GAMBINO LIVE FROM LITTLE ISLAND; it’s described as a “listening event,” but also there will be a “performance” of some kind. You can also get “Listening Party only” tickets that “do not include access to the primary performance venue or views of the stage where the performance is taking place.” Tickets for the “experience” are “extremely limited” and extremely affordable ($10-$25), and go on sale Wednesday, July 3 at 10 AM.
Meanwhile, Childish Gambino’s world tour begins with a North American leg featuring support from WILLOW. There are two Brooklyn shows at Barclays Center on August 26 & 27.
Bob Morelli, former Sony and BMG Distribution and Label President, EVP and SVP, has been hard at work creating timelines and narratives for success at his company Cool is Forever (CIF), now beginning its sixth year in operation.
Morelli says “ I started the company in the middle of the pandemic, and quickly began working with a dozen partners. All different genres, but all needed guidance on navigating thru the industry”
As truly seasoned Sales, Marketing and Distribution experts - CIF really moves the needle. Having assisted over 100 artists, labels and industry partners over the last 5 years, CIF knows what to do to develop and grow their clients. While CIF works with all size labels, artists etc, their strength is helping developing artists, actually develop. Bob continues, “Our core is creating marketing plans and timelines, as well as social media and advertising strategies. We can add virtually any service to accommodate a need”.
Bob has created plans for superstars like Justin, Bruce, the Foos, Brittany and Whitney to artists that eventually became superstars like Alabama Shakes, Run the Jewels, Lovelytheband, Mumford and Sons and Russell Dickerson. Presently, CIF works and assists pop, country, rock, hip hop and other music industry partners.
Morelli adds “I love it all, but the most fun is helping younger or developing artists navigate through an oftentimes tedious music industry. We have a great staff, are cost effective and compete with virtually any other label staff doing similar work - at a fraction of the cost”.
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