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Milly Raccoon’s “That Girl I Left Behind Me” is a Modern Ballad for History Lovers

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Nashville-based fiddle player, Milly Raccoon rips a page from the history books to breathe new life into “That Girl I Left Behind Me.” The song’s roots can be traced back to Elizabethan England when the tune was sung by British soldiers.   “It remained a wartime song for the next five centuries, with new lyrics added for each new wartime era. Notably the American Civil War and World War I,” Milly Raccoon says. Before its English title, the song was an Irish ballad known as “An Spailpin Fanach,” Gaelic for “The Wandering Laborer.”  Milly’s version is less about a romance … Continue reading Milly Raccoon’s “That Girl I Left Behind Me” is a Modern Ballad for History Lovers

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J Hacha De Zola’s “Do You” is the Anti-Love Song of the Summer

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“If you’re looking for a heartwarming love song, then you’ve come to the wrong place,” says New Jersey musician J Hacha De Zola of his latest single, Do You. “This one is a straightforward Motown-ish tune with all the amorous feelings of wanting to be loved and desired but also being thoroughly clueless and disconnected from the actual dance,” J continues.   Do You is equipped with J’s signature, haunting blues and brooding (a compliment, of course). It is a track that begs a response—any response—from a detached lover. Just another prime piece peeled from J Hacha De Zola’s upcoming … Continue reading J Hacha De Zola’s “Do You” is the Anti-Love Song of the Summer

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The Hard-Ons Are About to Drop Their New Album, “Ripper 23”

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Australian punk band, The Hard-Ons are about to drop their new album, Ripper 23, on June 2nd off Golden Robot Records. Ripper 23 is the band’s fourteenth studio album and their second with Tim Rogers (YOU AM I) as their frontman. With their signature punk-metal-meets power pop sound, The Hard-On’s Ripper 23 will surely delight fans old and new. Pre-order today and be on the lookout for upcoming live shows! Catch up with The Hard-Ons on social media for live updates.   *Cover photo by Jo Forster, courtesy of Jo Murray.   Continue reading The Hard-Ons Are About to Drop Their New Album, “Ripper 23”

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Listen to J Hacha De Zola’s New Single, “I’m High”

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New Jersey artist, J Hacha De Zola released his latest single, “I’m High,” on April 4th of this year. Despite his upcoming album’s title, Without a Tribe, J (as he is known) certainly has a tribe. The album includes a slew of talent consisting of Fernando Velez (Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings) and producer John Agnello (Dinosaur Jr., Waxahatchee, Horsegirl).  J Hacha De Zola’s “I’m High,” is anything but a tale of euphoria. Of the track, J says, “despite one thinking of ‘getting high’ as a euphoric experience, as any true addict will tell you, it soon stops being fun … Continue reading Listen to J Hacha De Zola’s New Single, “I’m High”

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Evan Dando Takes to the Road Solo & with The Psychedelic Furs

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Fresh off the 30th Anniversary tour of It’s a Shame About Ray, Evan Dando hits the road again. Dando is trekking solo this time and will play select shows as a special guest on the upcoming The Psychedelic Furs tour.  Another 30th Anniversary edition album, Come on Feel the Lemonheads, will be released May 19th on Fire Records. Catch Evan Dando live and get your tickets here! Evan Dando tour dates are as follows: April 22 Homer, NY Homer Center For The Arts April 23 Pittsburgh, PA Jergels April 24 Chicago, IL City Winery April 25 St. Louis, MO City … Continue reading Evan Dando Takes to the Road Solo & with The Psychedelic Furs

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The Courettes Kick Off Their US Tour with Boom! Dynamite

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The dynamic rock duo, The Courettes, consisting of Flavia Couri (vocals, guitar) and Martin Couri (drums), hail from Brazil and Denmark, and have been touring Europe non-stop since 2015. With their signature blend of 1960s garage rock, doo-wop, and surf, “the hardest working band in showbiz” are finally hitting the US stage starting May 5th. To celebrate their first batch of shows in the US, The Courettes will be releasing a special USA/Canada-only compilation, Boom! Dynamite (An Introduction on to the Fabulous Courettes) on May 12th 2023. The Courettes have previously released four albums on Damaged Goods Records, with each … Continue reading The Courettes Kick Off Their US Tour with Boom! Dynamite

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“The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth” by John Robb arrives May 16th

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Eight years in the making, The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth by John Robb is set for release on May 16th in the United States. The book is an in-depth account of the music, style, culture, and history that made Goth what it is today.   Beginning (as it often does) in a Goth club, The Art of Darkness is complete with interviews featuring the likes of The Cult, Laibach, The Damned, Nick Cave, Johnny Marr, Bauhaus, Killing Joke, Adam Ant, The Cure, and Einsturzende Neubauten, to name a few. But those who know better know that Goth … Continue reading “The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth” by John Robb arrives May 16th

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Paul B. Cutler Releases New Album, “Les Fleurs”

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Fans of Paul B. Cutler, a legend from the Los Angeles underground scene in the late 1970s and 1980s, will feel their ears ringing with delight over Cutler’s latest album, Les Fleurs released on April 28th off In the Red Records.  Those familiar with Paul Cutler’s work will find elements of previously cherished sounds found in bands like 45 Grave, The Consumers, Vox Pop, and The Dream Syndicate. Cutler’s propelling, unrelenting, and prompt guitar sound (long ago established as his signature) is as poignant as ever.  Paul B. Cutler retired from music in the 1990s, though he continued to write … Continue reading Paul B. Cutler Releases New Album, “Les Fleurs”

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Solid Bronze Celebrates “Mt. Fuji” LP Release in Hopewell

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New Jersey Jazz-Funk band, Solid Bronze celebrates Mt. Fuji LP release at Studio 17 in Hopewell, NJ on Saturday, February 11th. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show begins at 8:00 pm. Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite, here. With Mt. Fuji, Solid Bronze explores a sound that differs from their previous release and debut, The Fruit Basket (2019). The rhythms of Mt. Fuji, “are so deep in the pocket that it calls for the listener to reach” for them. While Mt. Fuji has been released on CD, cassette, and digital formats by Soul Selects, a vinyl LP edition … Continue reading Solid Bronze Celebrates “Mt. Fuji” LP Release in Hopewell

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Siouxsie Sioux to Play Cruel World Fest 2023

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Punk queen and Goth pioneer, Siouxsie Sioux (Siouxsie and the Banshees, The Creatures) is set to play Cruel World Fest 2023. The performance will be her first North American performance in 15 years. The news comes shortly after it was announced that Sioux will perform at the Latitude Festival in Henham Park, U.K. this summer. Other headliners for the 2023 Cruel World Fest include Iggy Pop, Billy Idol, Love & Rockets, The Human League, and Adam Ant.  Tickets for Cruel World Fest can be purchased on the event website. We look forward to more surprise performances from this icon. *Cover … Continue reading Siouxsie Sioux to Play Cruel World Fest 2023