Death Cab for Cutie has released Asphalt Meadows (Acoustic), a stripped-down take on their critically acclaimed 10th studio album Asphalt Meadows, released this past September via Atlantic Records.
The new LP was previewed by advance tracks "Foxglove Through The Clearcut (Acoustic)," "Pepper (Acoustic)," and a moving cover of "The Plan" - released in tribute to the late Mimi Parker, their close friend and drummer for the iconic band Low. (continue)
The Mars Volta have shared a new version of the track "Blank Condolenses" that comes from their forthcoming acoustic album, "Que Dios Te Maldiga Mi Corazon", which will arrive on April 21, 2023.
Much more than a simple "un- plugged" version of 'The Mars Volta' - the bands self titled seventh album and return as a band - this acoustic rendition furthers the mission of the source music, which drew into sharper focus the traditional Latin influences that have always inspired Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Cedric Bixler-Zavala. This is, says Rodriguez- Lopez, The Mars Volta's version of a "folk record", tracing the melodies and rhythms of the parent album back to their traditional Caribbean roots and chal- lenging listeners to hear the group in an entirely new light. (continue)
Snow Patrol has announced details of a 20th Anniversary edition of their classic record Final Straw, with a previously unreleased demo version of their anthemic hit "Chocolate" out now.
The album will be released digitally via UMe on March 31, with a special double vinyl edition following on August 4 to mark the record's original release date 20 years on. The anniversary edition includes 23 additional tracks*, including never-before-heard demos, B-sides, live tracks from the band's August 2004 show at London's Somerset House, and a previously commercially unreleased track, "Tired." (continue)
Parker McCollum has released his brand new single, "Speed", which is another taste of his forthcoming album, "Never Enough", that is hitting stores on May 12th.
Already a fan-favorite at his sold-out live shows across the country, McCollum co-wrote "Speed" with Ryan Beaver. Parker had this to say about the track, "My song 'Speed' is about my obsession with living fast. (continue)
Megadeth announce that fans will now get to experience their multi-platinum Thrash Metal classic Countdown To Extinction, in full Dolby Atmos, submerging listeners in full 3D immersive sound with a new level a clarity and depth.
In addition, Countdown To Extinction is also available newly remastered from the original 1992 stereo analog mix in hi res 96kHz/24-bit stereo. Both the Dolby Atmos mix and the long-awaited, remastered 1992 stereo mix are now available through digital platforms (continue)
During his conversation with Sammy Hagar on "Rock and Roll Road Trip," Train's Pat Monahan shared his admiration for rock legends like Sammy, but explained why he's more intrigued by today's younger musicians who are making their mark online.
"If you can make an impression on somebody through song and it ends up somewhere on the internet that other people have access to it, then all of a sudden you have something really special," said Monahan. (continue)
So Cal Rockers Rival Sons have shared a new single - "Bird In The Hand", which comes from the band's full-length album, "DARKFIGHTER", that is set for release on June 2nd.
Commenting on the new track vocalist Jay Buchannan noted, "There's a lyric in there, 'Let's go down to the river where the water runs still and deep, to scatter the ashes of the mess I used to be.' You can burn through a whole lot of time just trying to find your lane, your realized intention. At some point you accept reincarnation as a waking process. Build, refine and burn again and again and the lyric, 'A bird in the hand, now that's a miracle I can believe' is the immersive commitment to the present." (continue)
Prog legends Yes have announced their new studio album MIRROR TO THE SKY on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music on May 19 and today (March 10) share the album's first track and video, "Cut From The Stars."
"This is a very important album for the band," says Steve Howe, YES' longest serving member, master guitarist, and producer of MIRROR TO THE SKY. "We kept the continuity in the approach we established on The Quest, but we haven't repeated ourselves. That was the main thing. As Yes did in the seventies from one album to another, we're growing and moving forward. In later years, Yes often got going but then didn't do the next thing. This album is demonstrative of us growing and building again." For YES, that "next thing" is a collection of high energy, intricate, lush and layered new studio songs for an album which adds to the band's much heralded legacy, while charting a path to exciting future times ahead. (continue)
Flogging Molly's new, three-song, 'Til The Anarchy's Restored EP (Rise Records), featuring the previously unreleased title track and one-take performances of the band's classic songs: "Drunken Lullabies" and "What's Left of the Flag," is available today via Rise Records.
"In a world that seems more divided than ever, this song feels more like a letter reaching out to a neighbor or a friend, and renewing relationships that might seem lost or gone," said Dave King about the title track. "Maybe it's time to say hello again." (continue)
Tim McGraw has shared a lyric video for his brand new single "Standing Room Only", which is the title track to his forthcoming 17th studio album due later this year.
"Standing Room Only" was written by Craig Wiseman ("Live Like You Were Dying," "Cowboy in Me," "Where the Green Grass Grows"), Tommy Cecil & Patrick Murphy and produced by Byron Gallimore & McGraw. (continue)
To round up our look back at some of Queen's most iconic opening numbers, we revisit the legendary Magic Tour of 1986 to see how those massive stadium shows were kicked off in style with One Vision.
Queen The Greatest Live, continues with another example of Queen kicking things off in style with an incredible opening number. When Queen undertook their now legendary Magic Tour of European stadiums in 1986, the opening number was going to have to be something very big to captivate the enormous crowds. After all, Freddie had promised for their return to Wembley and their home town for the first time since Live Aid '85: "We are going to play on the biggest stage ever built at Wembley, with the greatest lightshow ever seen." (continue)
Pierce The Veil have announced their North American tour plans. The band will return to the road this spring and summer on a co-headline run with The Used. The "Creative Control Tour" kicks off on May 23 in Austin and runs through July 2 in Phoenix.
"Every night of this tour is going to be a celebration. Our new album The Jaws of Life is finally out and we get to share this monumental moment with our beautiful fans. We are so honored to hit the road with The Used, a band that has inspired us since the very beginning. It's going to be unlike any other tour we've done and we can't wait to see you there. Thank you for all of your support. Love, PTV." (continue)
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda has released a brand new solo single entitled "In My Head," that features Arizona alternative pop songstress Kailee Morgue.
The track comes from the soundtrack to the sixth installment of the iconic Scream franchise, Scream VI (from Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group), setting the tone for both the opening scene and the second end title. (continue)
Mid-Atlantic rockers Silvertung recently returned after a two-year hiatus with their brand new single, "Integrity". To celebrate we asked frontman Speed Vincent to tell us about the track. Here is the story:
We are excited to finally release brand new Silvertung music. But it came with a price! They say, negativity brings out some of the best song writing. Well, where do I begin... As Silvertung was starting our rise to the next level in our music career, so was the pandemic. Blindsided by all that was to come. The band seemed to be pushing harder than ever. Jumping off the heels of our EP's success in late 2019. We were preparing for a three-month US tour, with overseas attention rolling in. The band was finally climbing that ladder fast. (continue)
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