Author: James Evenden

The ever-busy Myles Kennedy is gearing up for a North American solo outing with particular visitor Tim Montana that kicks off this week. Whereas the singer-guitarist’s fast focus is on the tour, the wheels are at all times turning in terms of his bands Alter Bridge and Slash That includes Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. Kennedy’s tour in assist of his new album The Artwork of Letting Go launches this Friday (January seventeenth) in Joliet, Illinois, and runs via a February twenty first present in Spokane, Washington, hitting such cities as Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Seattle alongside the…

Iconic saxophonist, composer, and Solar Ra Arkestra chief Marshall Allen is celebrating his centenarian standing with new music. The 100-year-old artist can be releasing his debut solo album, titled New Daybreak, on February 14th. The announcement was accompanied by the discharge of the title observe and its accompanying video. Stream it beneath. The celebrated artist has over 70 years of recording and efficiency to his title, however New Daybreak will mark the primary venture underneath his title alone. The album, described as “a love letter to spacetime that channels a century of musical transience and transcendence,” can be seven tracks in…

Welcome again to Fan Chant, a weekly column for Ok-pop followers, stans, and newbies alike. This week, we completely should focus on the newest from BSS. If you take pleasure in what you’re studying, be at liberty to subscribe to my companion e-newsletter to get Fan Chant delivered proper to your inbox every week! When listening to the latest launch from BSS, I couldn’t assist however consider this quote1 from Michelle Obama: “You’ve accomplished it once more. Consistently elevating the bar for us all and doing it flawlessly. I’d wish to say I’m stunned, however I do know who you’re.”…

TikTok is making ready to totally shut down entry to its app for US customers ought to a possible ban go into impact on Sunday, January nineteenth. As reported by The Data, TikTok plans to indicate a pop-up message to Individuals making an attempt to open the app that may direct them to a web site with details about the ban. It’ll additionally give customers an choice to obtain all their knowledge. This motion goes a step additional than the circumstances stipulated within the Defending Individuals from International Adversary Managed Purposes Act, which mandates TikTok now not be listed on…

Charismatic duo Coco & Breezy provide a dreamy home expertise laced with a poetic contact on their energetic new launch “On a regular basis”. If that is your first introduction, Coco & Breezy are praised producers and DJs based mostly within the U.S. who possess a sound that borrows from Latin, Afro, digital, and home influences. Their first launch of 2025 “On a regular basis” is a beacon of hope and comforts listeners with its affirming spoken phrase part. That is complemented by ethereal pads, punchy drums, and a fab bass line that’s certain to get the dance flooring transferring.…

Father John Misty will probably be reissuing his beloved second album, I Love You, Honeybear, to mark the LP’s tenth anniversary. Appropriately arriving on Valentine’s Day (February 14th), the album will probably be accessible as a single vinyl LP paired with a digital-only companion launch of demos that had been initially launched on cassette in 2015. The digital companion piece for the reissue can even embrace a solo efficiency of Nirvana’s “Coronary heart Formed Field,” which was initially recorded for SiriusXM in the course of the album’s authentic press run. The mission marked a breakthrough second for Josh Tillman’s work beneath…

Certainly one of my favourite artists who releases on Inside Data (Electro Pose) in the meanwhile is Luca, and his newest observe “..with you” cements this sentiment. Following a formidable 2024, the place the French artist constantly dropped new tracks practically each month and unveiled a contemporary visible identification, he kicks off 2025 with the gorgeous launch “…with you”. The shiny, mushy synths paired with the vocal samples showcase Luca’s signature sound whereas the bounce of the drums breathe life into the rhythm part. I can not neglect to say the gripping melodies layered over the plush synths, which add…

Thrash legends Exodus have introduced that they’ve parted methods with singer Steve “Zetro” Souza, whereas additionally revealing that they’re welcoming again Rob Dukes as their new vocalist. A message posted to the band’s social media channels reads as follows: “EXODUS have parted methods with Steve “Zetro” Souza. We thank Steve for his years fronting the band and all of the killer music we made throughout that point. We want him solely the very best sooner or later and far success with something he does. And please assist us welcome Rob Dukes again to EXODUS! We’re past stoked to have Rob…

Fender is providing to exchange musical devices and kit misplaced within the LA wildfires. The corporate launched a press release on its official web site with a web based submission type for musicians, producers, and different creators and hobbyists who’ve misplaced gear within the wildfires. Fender’s assertion reads: “TO OUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY We’re devastated by the fires persevering with to rage throughout Los Angeles – a metropolis that lots of our staff and artist communities name house. As a Southern California guitar-maker for over 75 years, we’re struggling to course of what our numerous and deep-rooted music scene has…

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Competition has revealed its 2025 lineup that includes Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, hometown hero Lil Wayne with The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, John Fogerty, Luke Combs, Santana, and Burna Boy as headliners. Different notable acts set to play embrace HAIM, Cage the Elephant, My Morning Jacket, Goose, Laufey, Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle, Kamasi Washington, Banda MS, The Wailers that includes Julian Marley, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Low-cost Trick, Trombone Brief & Orleans Avenue, Harry Connick Jr., The Revivalists, Margo Worth, Irma Thomas, Tank and The Bangas, Branford Marsalis, Preservation Corridor Jazz Band,…