Hakushi Hasegawa Taps KID FRESINO for New Single 'Gone'
Japanese musician Hakushi Hasegawa/長谷川白紙 (they/them) releases a fourth single, “Gone” featuring rapper KID FRESINO, from their new album Mahōgakkō/魔法学校, their first full-length album for Brainfeeder, out July 24th. Previous singles include “Boy’s Texture,” “Mouth Flash (Kuchinohanabi),” and “Departed.” Listen to the new single now!
Review: Harmonie del Sur's BLOWING WIND: THE ORIGINAL NOISEMAKERS at the Tampa Fringe Festival
The Tampa Fringe Festival is like a Smorgasbord of the Arts; so many great works to choose from, some small, some large, some cool, some wacky. You get over a week to fill your plate with all of these unforgettable, mostly yummy works. If you’re lucky enough to get into the wild SMUTTY BURLESQUE NERD: VULVA VA-VOOMS SHIP OF THESEUS or the memorable CAPTAIN HAVOC & THE BIG-TITTY BOG WITCHES, then you will be talking about it for days. But what about the smaller shows, the ones that don’t have the words “vulva” or “titty” in their titles?
Brian Ray Releases New Single 'When The Earth Was Round'
Acclaimed musician Brian Ray is set to release his highly anticipated solo album 'My Town' on August 2. Ray, renowned for his role as guitarist and bassist in Paul McCartney’s band since 2002, and as the former guitarist and music director for Etta James, has established himself as a versatile and gifted musician. Listen to a single from the album!
See Lineup Additions to Maiden Voyage of 'Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise'
'Little Steven' Van Zandt and Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, have unveiled a number of maximum new additions to the maiden voyage of Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise, a full throttle, four-day Rock 'N' Roll adventure sailing May 9-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem.
Video: Watch Trailer for HBO Documentary STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE
The HBO Original documentary STEVIE VAN ZANDT: DISCIPLE, directed by Bill Teck, debuts SATURDAY, JUNE 22 (8:00 p.m.–10:25 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The documentary will have its world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Watch the trailer!
Soft Launch Unveils Electrifying Single 'Piano Hands'
Following the success of their debut single “Cartwheels,” five-piece boy band Soft Launch returns with their second single, “Piano Hands.” This playful track switches tempo and structure as effortlessly as a Paul McCartney anthem, blending genres from the alternative baroque pop of Vampire Weekend or Fleet Foxes to the millennial psychedelia of LA Priest or Tame Impala. Listen to the song now!
Amber Riley and Micah McLaurin Reimagine 'MacArthur Park' To Kick Off Pride Month
To kick off Pride month, actress and powerhouse vocalist Amber Riley has teamed up with virtuoso pianist and fast-rising pop artist Micah McLaurin to reimagine GRAMMY-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb’s hit single “MacArthur Park,” an enduring classic that has boasted several chart-topping and GRAMMY-winning renditions. Listen to the cover now!
Sixthman Set Inaugural 'Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise'
Inspired by the renegade spirit of Pirate Radio with over 20 years on the airwaves, “Little Steven” Van Zandt is hoisting the Jolly Roger and joining forces with Sixthman, the leader in festivals and music cruises for more than two decades, for Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise, a full-throttle, four-day Rock ‘N’ Roll adventure sailing May 9-13, 2025 from Miami, FL to Nassau, Bahamas aboard Norwegian Gem, that is sure to be “The Coolest Cruise in the World.” Public On-Sale begins June 11 at 2:00 pm (ET).
Video: Hakushi Hasegawa Shares 'Departed'; Brainfeeder Debut LP 'Mahōgakkō' Out in July
'Departed' opens the world of Hakushi's Mahōgakkō with unabandoned whimsy; immediately immersing listeners in a cacophonous yet prismatic array of unrelenting drums, skittering synths and glitched out vocal samples. The track gives a further look into the 'Exploratory Ratio', a self-coined term that describes Hasegawa's long-standing approach of balancing pop and pandemonium in their songwriting. Watch the music video!
Seattle's Painted Shield Share New Song Ahead of 'Painted Shield 3' Album
Earlier this year, Seattle, WA-based Painted Shield announced details of their forthcoming LP, Painted Shield 3, due for release July 26, 2024 via Loosegroove Records. Last week, the band shared “Lover Divine,” following on the heels of the album’s lead single, “Transector.” The band recently headlined their first show at the iconic Paramount Theatre and curated the first House of LSGRV compilation which came out for 2024 Record Store Day. Listen to the new singles now!
Collective Soul Double Album 'Here To Eternity' Out Now; Will Tour This Summer
Collective Soul has relesaed their highly anticipated and critically acclaimed 12th studio album, HERE TO ETERNITY, which is out now on their label. It includes 20 brand new songs which is available everywhere on digital stores and streaming partners (including a Dolby ATMOS version), as a single disc CD, and as a limited-edition double-disc colored vinyl. Listen to the album now!