Photo L-R: Nathaniel Rateliff, JC (Gibson CEO), and Jim James announce their partnership and support of the Gibson Foundation. After an impactful re-launch at Winter Namm, artists, players and fans are continuing to experience Gibson, the all American-made instrument brand, rejuvenated. Gibson ignited its new era at SUMMER NAMM 2019 with a massive, onsite presence showcasing exciting new collections, hosting the hottest live concert of the week and launching boutique builder collaborations, as well as, brand-new artist programs for musicians worldwide in the brand’s hometown of Nashville, TN. Wednesday, July 17, Gibson events kicked-off with a press conference and media tour at the Gibson USA Factory in Nashville. Gibson CEO, James “JC” Curleigh announced new collaborations with boutique…
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Following recent performances at Electric Fields, Tramlines and Latitude Festival, THE FUTUREHEADS have released the video for their current single “Listen, Little Man!” It’s the second single to be taken from their forthcoming album Powers, which will be released on Nul Records via The Orchard on August 30, 2019. “Listen, Little Man!” is a wonky stomp named after a book by controversial therapist Wilhelm Reich. The accompanying video was directed by Marc Corrigan. “It has a perfect balance between lightheartedness and menace which marries very well with the concept of the song,” says vocalist/guitarist Barry Hyde. “Playing with the micro and the macro and highlighting the insanity that the human race is sometimes gripped by!”…
LISTEN & SHARE: Nobody’s Baby – “Heartache”Soundcloud / Spotify / Bandcamp San Francisco-based death doo-wop band Nobody’s Baby share their new single “Heartache,”off their upcoming S/T EP. “Heartache“ is inspired by equal parts Sam Cooke, Buzzcocks, and Reigning Sound. A doo-wop-abilly guitar riff weaves around full blast drums and an insistent bass line, while Peter and Katie call and respond screams of teenage heartbreak and love games. Nobody’s Baby EP is out 8/16 – keep an eye out for local dates TBA around the release. The pounding debut EP from Nobody’s Baby honors the brash sincerity of doo-wop and 60’s Girl Groups, whilst dragging up the grim undertones of modern…
WATCH: Jacob Lee – Zen Video Jacob Lee, the independent singer/songwriter based out of Gold Coast, Australia, shared the music video for “Zen” on July 26, premiering on Youtube via his own label Philosophical Records. The video for “Zen” was written and directed by Jacob Lee and produced by Moonboy Entertainment. Jacob Lee has released four independent projects since his debut, 10 track album Philosophy, released in 2015, accumulating over 140 million streams across digital streaming platforms. Jacob has deliberately flown under the scope of the industry, engaging with fans in a manner that has created a community & social…
Fresh off releasing his new single “Juice” Perth rapper KNOE returns with a dynamic new single “Kinetic.” Listen HERE With an eerie beat that screams nostalgia, “Kinetic” is the second single taken from his upcoming album and is a braggadocious rap riddled with images of KNOE’s past that make him who he is. On the single, KNOE said, “I want people to use their imagination. Whether it be the weapons in the bathtub, or the designer Kinetic Sculpture on the wrist. This is me with no gimmicks.” The records recently dropped by KNOE dive into a sound that not only encapsulate the heart and soul of hip hop but also have a…