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Zach Bryan: Country Music’s New ‘It’ Boy

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“I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I don’t really deserve any of it, but it’s been an absolute blast.” If you’re a country music fan (and haven’t been living under a rock), then you might have heard about Zach Bryan and his catchy songs about love and loss. Bryan is still relatively new to the music scene, but that didn’t stop him from becoming the most popular country music act of 2023. A military brat (and later Navy vet), Bryan was born in Japan, where his parents were stationed overseas, and grew up in Oklahoma. Being no stranger to … Continue reading Zach Bryan: Country Music’s New ‘It’ Boy

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Changing the Future of Concerts

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If there was any doubt that Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour would have a lasting impact on the music industry, it was squashed by the record-breaking number of fans lined up anxiously on Ticketmaster last November, hoping to get their hands on a highly sought-after ticket. Fans of country, pop, or indie alike can find something to love in Swift’s collection. The resulting battle for a limited number of tickets had eyes on her worldwide. Immediately, the tour impacted culture in a way no other tour possibly could. Ticket sales were the first of many records broken, as multiple stadiums saw … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is Changing the Future of Concerts

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Taylor Swift May be “Cryptic and Machiavellian,” But the Swifties are Clever Too

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by Vivian DiSalvo On August 9th, Taylor Swift announced that 1989 (Taylor’s Version) would be coming on October 27th, and many fans weren’t shocked to hear it. How did Swifties know Swift was going to announce her new re-recording? From new tour outfits to hidden music video Easter eggs, here’s how fans all over the country saw it coming. The Elevator Theory The clue that first got fans speculating was featured in Taylor Swift’s “Bejeweled” music video, which premiered in October 2022. The video features a scene in which Swift rides on an elevator – an elevator in which all … Continue reading Taylor Swift May be “Cryptic and Machiavellian,” But the Swifties are Clever Too

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Fuckleberry Hinn’s New Single, ‘Nobody,’ Out Now!

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Norway’s Fuckleberry Hinn released their new single, “Nobody,” today off their upcoming album, Neither/Nor, on Wonderful and Strange Records. Their long-awaited debut will be released on September 1st, 2023.  Fuckleberry Hinn, consisting of Oystein Megard (of The Sideways, The High Water Marks), Oystein Ulvand, Tord Nyheim Hovde, Lâche (bass), Ole Jorgen Kristensen (earth moon transit) (guitar), and Hallvard Loberg Näsvall (This Daze, Släppy) (drums); never had any true direction musically. Thus, they “decided to do whatever” they wanted. The result is a creative sprawl of a 22-track debut that varies in musical styles. Though unplanned, the album lends itself to … Continue reading Fuckleberry Hinn’s New Single, ‘Nobody,’ Out Now!

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The Side Eyes Serve Up a Slice of Attitude with New Album, “What’s Your Problem?”

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Los Angeles hardcore punk band, The Side Eyes are back after their debut release The Side Eyes (2017) and they have done everything but chill. These SoCal punks are raging full speed ahead with their new album, What’s Your Problem?  Astrid MacDonald (vocals) completes the band’s fiery sound with her super-charged vocal rage. Don’t let that sweet Cali girl look deceive you–this Cher isn’t clueless and she’ll probably kick your teeth in (from one Cali girl with an attitude to another, this is a compliment). Astrid is calling out all the phonies, shit talkers, and “people who are just plain … Continue reading The Side Eyes Serve Up a Slice of Attitude with New Album, “What’s Your Problem?”

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Hilarie Sidney Returns to the Drums for The High Water Marks’ New Single

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Founding member of Elephant 6 Recording Co, Hilarie Sidney, gets behind the drum kit for “Dream Some More,” the latest single by The High Water Marks. The track is off their new upcoming album, Your Next Wolf, out on June 23rd via Minty Fresh Records.  The new album has elaborate guitar riffs, hard-hitting percussion, and memorable pop tunes, not to mention Sidney’s unmistakable vocals. With Your Next Wolf, the band is more energized and methodical, yet effortlessly cool in their delivery. “We are really happy with this record,” says Sidney, “and we feel like it has the cohesive sound and … Continue reading Hilarie Sidney Returns to the Drums for The High Water Marks’ New Single

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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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Tommy Stinson’s New Band Cowboys in The Campfire to Release Debut Album “Wronger”

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Founding member of The Replacements, Tommy Stinson (also of Guns N’Roses, Soul Asylum, Bash & Pop, and Perfect), and his good friend Chip Roberts makeup the duo Cowboys in The Campfire. Their debut album, Wronger, will drop on June 2nd of this year. Described as “the most American album” Stinson has ever made, Wronger will coincide with a tour starting in Nashville, Tennessee.  Tommy Stinson intends to keep Cowboys in The Campfire on the road. “Chip and I are going to make a real run for it with this record,” Stinson says. “I’ve got some ideas; they’re just in my head … Continue reading Tommy Stinson’s New Band Cowboys in The Campfire to Release Debut Album “Wronger”

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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”