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Cast Share New Song / First US Dates In 29 Years w/ Oasis, The Brian Jonestown Massacre + New York Headline Show / New Album Out January 30

 REUNITE WITH P.P. ARNOLD FOR THE NEW SINGLE‘WAY IT’S GOTTA BE (OH YEAH)’ - LISTEN FIRST US DATES IN 29 YEARS INCLUDE NEW YORK HEADLINE SHOW SEPTEMBER 3RD AT SONY HALL - TICKETS   OPENING FOR OASIS IN NEW JERSEY & LOS ANGELES & THE BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE IN NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA NEW ALBUM ‘YEAH YEAH YEAH’ OUT JANUARY 30TH 2026 - PRE-ORDER HERE
   Photo by Jim Mitcham 
 Cast are in the middle of a spectacular summer. Not only have they been getting the party started throughout Oasis’ mammoth stadium tour, but their recent single ‘Poison Vine’ (featuring the legendary P.P. Arnold) has been one of the biggest UK airplay hits of their entire career. There’s now more to come, as the band again team up with P.P. Arnold for the new single, ‘Way It’s Gotta Be (Oh Yeah)’. 'Way It’s Gotta Be (Oh Yeah)’. is the sound of Cast reborn with the same fire they had back when they started out with a succession of UK hits. It’s a soul-rock anthem that’s amplified by a muscular guitar riff, and supported by a strutting groove which maximalises its fun factor. As with ‘Poison Vine’, P.P. Arnold elevates the song to another level, her soulful majesty providing a counterpoint to John Power’s warm, inimitable vocal - and her adlibs bring a touch of ‘Gimme Shelter’-style class, too. John Power says, “You’re told all your life this is the way it’s gotta be, when deep inside you know that’s just not true. You’re fed a narrative all your life that tells you how to feel about things that just don’t feel like you. The Way it’s Gotta Be (Oh Yeah) is a psychedelic funk song about walking your true walk and speaking your true talk.” Both songs feature on Cast’s new album ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’, which will be released January 30th, 2026 via Scruff of the Neck. The band - completed by Liam ‘Skin’ Tyson (guitar) and Keith O’Neill (drums) - recorded the album with the renowned producer Youth (The Verve, Pink Floyd, Primal Scream) at his Space Mountain studio. It will be the follow-up to 2024’s acclaimed ‘Love Is The Call’, which achieved their highest album chart position in almost 25 years. The pre-order campaign for ‘Yeah Yeah Yeah’ got off to a flying start when a striking mouthwash effect liquid-filled 12" vinyl quickly sold-out its entire limited edition run. The album is available to pre-order / pre-save HERE, with physical products including a cornetto-coloured vinyl, black vinyl, CD and cassette. Cast have been winning a big reaction at every Oasis show this summer, with reviews hailing them as “excellent” (Manchester Evening News), “superb” (Liverpool Echo) and “infectious stuff from an infectious band” (Louder Than War). The band will be playing their first US dates in nearly 30 years and include shows with Oasis in New Jersey (August 31st and September 1st) and Los Angeles (September 6th and 7th), their own headline show at New York’s Sony Hall on September 3rd, and a couple of dates as guests to The Brian Jonestown Massacre on September 9th and 10th. Tickets HERE. 
  LIVE DATES:  AUGUST23rd - Halifax - Piece Hall (special guests to Doves)24th - Cornwall - Live at Scurrier House (headliners)31st - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium (special guests to Oasis) SEPTEMBER1st - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium (special guests to Oasis) 3rd - New York, NY - Sony Hall (headliners)6th - Los Angeles, CA - Rose Bowl Stadium (special guests to Oasis)7th - Los Angeles, CA  - Rose Bowl Stadium (special guests to Oasis)9th - New York, Webster Hall (special guests to The Brian Jonestown Massacre)10th - Philadelphia, Union Transfer (special guests to The Brian Jonestown Massacre)27th - London, Wembley Stadium (special guests to Oasis)28th - London, Wembley Stadium (special guests to Oasis) OCTOBER - ‘30 YEARS OF ALL CHANGE’ HEADLINE TOUR29th - Dublin, 3Olympia30th - Belfast, Telegraph Building NOVEMBER - ‘30 YEARS OF ALL CHANGE’ HEADLINE TOUR6th - Nottingham, Rock City7th - Oxford, O2 Academy8th - Torquay, Arena13th - Birmingham, O2 Institute14th - Cardiff, Uni Y Plas15th - Leeds, O2 Academy20th - Bournemouth, O2 Academy21st - London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire22nd - Manchester, Albert Hall27th - Sheffield, Leadmill28th - Newcastle, NX29th - Glasgow, Barrowland Ballroom DECEMBER - ‘30 YEARS OF ALL CHANGE’ HEADLINE TOUR5th - Liverpool, Olympia Follow Cast:Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Website

Greensky Bluegrass reimagines fan-favorite track “Old Barns” + new video, new album XXV out 10/31 in celebration of 25th Anniversary

 GREENSKY BLUEGRASS REIMAGINES FAN-FAVORITE TRACK “OLD BARNS” + NEW VIDEOCELEBRATING 25TH ANNIVERSARYWITH NEW ALBUM XXV SET FOR RELEASE OCTOBER 31SUMMER AND FALL HEADLINE DATES ACROSSNORTH AMERICA UNDERWAY NOW, INCLUDING
RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE, TWO HOMETOWN SHOWS IN KALAMAZOO + MOREphoto credit: Dylan LangilleAugust 22, 2025— Celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year, bluegrass-americana veterans Greensky Bluegrass unveil a reimagined version of the fan favorite track “Old Barns”—Listen HERE and watch the official music video HERE.“This song marked the beginning of a new writing style,” recalls mandolinist Paul Hoffman. “I started listening to things around me more than trying to control all the ideas. This song is special because it’s a survival story about my friend’s father from his perspective. I learned (heard) something really special about love and being a parent. Now that I am a father, the power of the lesson is even more profound, and I carry it with me.”The song comes ahead of their new album,  XXV , set for release on October 31—the exact date of the band’s formation. The LP will be released via Big Blue Zoo Records/Thirty Tigers. In lead up to the album, the band has also shared “ Reverend ” featuring Billy Strings, and “ Can’t Stop Now ” featuring Sam Bush.“We’ve called on some dear friends to breathe a touch of new life into some classic Greensky songs for your listening pleasure,” says dobroist Anders Beck on XXV. “We’ve reinvented the sounds of some of our (dare I say) ‘hits’ because after a quarter century of Greensky Bluegrass, with plenty of new music on the horizon, we believe it's worth celebrating what the five of us have created together… and we want you to have a damn good time listening to it.”Greensky Bluegrass started at an impromptu show in 2000 in Kalamazoo, Michigan and have developed into a marquee live act and staple in the progressive bluegrass space. XXV brings together many friends and collaborators of the band throughout their 25-year run — Sam Bush, Billy Strings, Lindsay Lou, Nathaniel Rateliff, Aoife O’Donovan, Holly Bowling and more. Each of these special guests represent chapters of the band’s continued journey.The group is on the road for a host of headline and festival dates across North America, continuing their landmark 25th year. Stops include Charlotte, Milwaukee, Miami Beach, Jacksonville and Madison, as well as the band’s 20th performance at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, plus two special hometown anniversary shows at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, MI on October 31 and November 1. See HERE for tickets and additional information.For over two decades, progressive bluegrass band Greensky Bluegrass—Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin)—have become known for their dynamic live performances and extensive touring schedule. With music reflecting their own lives and collective experiences, their songwriting stays true to traditional bluegrass. The band’s die-hard fans travel in droves across the country and pack multiple-night show runs at iconic venues like Red Rocks and The Ryman.album art XXV  TRACK LIST1. Can’t Stop Now (feat. Sam Bush)2. In Control (feat. Lindsay Lou)3. Reverend (feat. Billy Strings)4. Broken Highways5. Old Barns6. Last Winter in the Copper Country (feat. Holly Bowling)7. Past My Prime (feat. Nathaniel Rateliff)8. 334439. What You Need (feat. Jennifer Hartswick and Natalie Cressman)10. Who is Frederico? (feat. Jason Hann)11. Lose My Way (feat. Aoife O’Donovan and Ivan Neville)12. Windshield (feat. Holly Bowling)13. Drink Up and Go HomeGREENSKY BLUEGRASS TOUR DATESAugust 22 —Interlochen, MI—Kresge AuditoriumAugust 23—Interlochen, MI—Kresge AuditoriumSeptember 13—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre†September 18—Utica, NY—Saranac BrewerySeptember 19—North Adams, MA—FreshGrass Music FestivalSeptember 20—Annapolis, MD—Annapolis Baygrass FestivalSeptember 21—Camden, NJ—XPoNential Music FestivalOctober 2—Harrisburg, PA—XL Live            October 3—Raleigh, NC—Red Hat Amphitheatre^October 4—Aiken, SC—Southern Strings FestivalOctober 5—Oxford, MS—Lyric OxfordOctober 7—Tuscaloosa, AL—Bama TheatreOctober 9—Eureka Springs, AR—Hillberry Music FestivalOctober 10—St. Louis, MO—PageantOctober 11—St. Paul, MN—Palace TheatreOctober 12—Milwaukee, WI—Aurora PavilionOctober 29—Des Moines, IA—Hoyt Sherman PlaceOctober 30—Madison, WI—The SylveeOctober 31—Kalamazoo, MI—Wing’s Event CenterNovember 1—Kalamazoo, MI—Wing’s Event CenterNovember 4—Cleveland, OH—Globe IronNovember 6—Roanoke, VA—Jefferson CenterNovember 7—Charlotte, NC—The FillmoreNovember 8—Charleston, SC—Charleston Music HallNovember 9—Jacksonville, FL—FIVENovember 12—Cocoa, FL—Cocoa Riverfront ParkNovember 13—Clearwater, FL—The BayCare SoundNovember 14—Jupiter, FL—The Abacoa AmphitheaterNovember 15—Miami Beach, FL—Miami Beach BandshellDecember 11-15—Puerto Morelos, QR—Strings & Sol*with River Whyless
†with Margo Price^with JJ Grey & Mofro http://www.greenskybluegrass.com/

Good Neighbours Release New Single "found u/me." Debut Album BLUE SKY MENTALITY Out September 26

GOOD NEIGHBOURS RELEASE SINGLE found u/me
– LISTEN HERE
 
DEBUT ALBUM BLUE SKY MENTALITY OUT SEPTEMBER 26
– PRE-ORDER/SAVE 
[CAPITOL/POLYDOR RECORDS]

CONFIRMED TO PLAY BOTH WEEKENDS OF AUSTIN CITY LIMITS FESTIVAL, OCTOBER 3, & 10

TICKETS FOR FALL NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR ON-SALE NOW

LISTEN
“found u/me”

PRE-ORDER/ADD/SAVE
BLUE SKY MENTALITY [ALBUM]
1. Keep It Up
2. Skipping Stones
3. Ripple
4. found u/me*
5. Walk Walk Walk
6. Kids Can’t Sleep
7. Home
8. Small Town
9. Starry Eyed
10. People Need People
11. Left Hand Man
12. Suburbs
13. Wonderful Life
14. The Buzz 
 
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES 
10/03 - Austin City Limits - Austin, TX

10/10 - Austin City Limits - Austin, TX

10/12 - Terminal West - Atlanta, GA
10/14 - Amos’ Southend - Charlotte, NC
10/16 - Foundry at The Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
10/17 - Irving Plaza - New York, NY
10/18 - The Atlantis - Washington, D.C.
10/21 - Higher Ground Ballroom - South Burlington, VT
10/23 - Club Soda - Montreal, QC
10/24 - Opera House - Toronto, ON
10/26 - Chop Shop 1st & Ward - Chicago, IL
10/27 - Fine Line - Minneapolis, MN
10/29 - The Oriental Theatre - Denver, CO
11/01 - Hawthorne Theatre - Portland, OR
11/02 - Hollywood Theater - Vancouver, BC
11/03 - The Crocodile - Seattle, WA
11/05 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA
11/08 - Music Box - San Diego, CA
11/09 - Crescent Ballroom - Phoenix, AZ
11/12 - El Rey - Los Angeles, CA

 London-based duo Good Neighbours have released their new single “found u/me” today, offering another preview of their debut album,  Blue Sky Mentality  due September 26. The track brims with the pair’s signature earworm hooks and kaleidoscopic production, blending shimmering synth lines, pulsing beats, and an instantly memorable chorus.

Listen to “found u/me”  HERE .

In just over a year, Good Neighbours have gone from quietly sharing their first track online to becoming one of the most talked-about new acts on both sides of the Atlantic. Their first release “Home” quickly achieved Platinum status, they have sold out headline shows across the UK and US, and won over tastemakers at NME, Billboard, and Rolling Stone. The track soared into the top 10 at Alternative radio in the U.S. and was one of the most played songs of the year at the format, and has been streamed over 650 million times.

The buoyant energy of “found u/me” recalls the indie-pop brilliance of Passion Pit and MGMT, while still sounding distinctly their own, a sound Good Neighbours have honed through a run of buzzy singles and electrifying live shows.

“found u/me is about the life-changing epiphany when you meet someone that you want to spend forever with.” Says the duo about the single. “It captures the feeling that stops you in your tracks - an overwhelming clarity that you’re ready to give everything for that one person."
 
"found u/me" follows the duo’s recent run of breakout tracks, each met with growing acclaim and streaming momentum, cementing Good Neighbours as one of the UK’s most exciting new acts. With their debut album just weeks away, the band shows no signs of slowing down. The duo’s recent cover of The La’s iconic Track “There She Goes,” recorded exclusively for Amazon Music as part of their ‘brit summer’ campaign captures the nostalgic spirit that is evoked by the wave of returning artists playing live shows this season. Good Neighbours bring their own signature blissful sound to the track - listen HERE and find the artwork HERE.
 
The announcement of  Blue Sky Mentality  arrived with a real sense of homecoming, as Scott and Oli marked the moment with a sweat-soaked, sold-out show at London’s Sebright Arms – the very venue where they played their first ever gig just 18 months ago, in November 2023. 
 
Written across a whirlwind year of long-haul flights, tour buses, hotel rooms and emotional highs and lows, the album captures the tension between distance and belonging – the pull of community, the need for connection, and the journey back to yourself. It’s a record that wears its heart loudly and proudly: a 14-track burst of euphoric indie-pop that smuggles big feelings – grief, love, hope, resilience – into massive choruses and sun-streaked synths. From their viral debut “Home” to fan favorites “Keep It Up,” “Ripple” and “Starry Eyed,” Blue Sky Mentality is both a document of their meteoric rise and a rallying cry for openness, optimism and togetherness. 
 
Speaking on the album, the band share:“Blue Sky Mentality has been our motto since day one. Our band began as a kind of light relief - a creative outlet to break from jobs that we couldn’t stand and some tough personal times. Over the last year, we ran with that feeling, writing our debut album on the road - in the back of tour buses, hotel rooms, and scattered corners of the world. That’s what Blue Sky Mentality means to us - finding light, friendship and a sense of escapism wherever you are.”
 
American fans can next catch the band in Austin when they play both weekends of the Austin City Limits Festival(TICKETS), October 3 and 10th. They then head off on their North American Headline tour, beginning October 5 in Dallas, TX. Tickets for Good Neighbours’ North American Fall headline tour are on-sale now. For a list of tour dates and to purchase tickets, please visit www.wearegoodneighbours.com/tour/.
 
Stay tuned for more news and music from Good Neighbours, coming soon.
 
Good Neighbours’ new single “found u/me” is  out everywhere  today. 

Pre-Order/Save their debut album, Blue Sky Mentality, out September 26  HERE .


 Photo credit: Rory Barnes About Good Neighbours:
Optimism, positivity, and connection are the key ingredients of Good Neighbours - the duo of Scott Verrill and Oli Fox that have taken 2024 by the horns. What started off as one simple SoundCloud demo link emailed around to a few industry folk resulted in them having the most streamed debut single globally from a new artist this year, with 'Home.’ This became the first truly viral success of the year and has amassed more than 500 million global streams.
 
Good Neighbours music is bursting with hope and joyous abandon and an amalgamation of their emotive indie influences of yesteryear such as MGMT, Passion Pit and Bleachers. They came together to create an indie-euphoric dreamscape of sound and vision for a subdued generation. Live, they bring the inclusive party to fans every time - racing through the London gig circuit and beyond. In addition to selling out their first world tour, including a run of headline shows in America, Oli and Scott have graced stages supporting Benson Boone and Foster The People. Good Neighbours are wasting no time capturing the world's attention, so don’t miss their Adolescence Tour dates this Spring.

  
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CHAMELEONS prep first new album in 24 years, ARCTIC MOON out 9/12/25. Fall N.A. Tour!

CHAMELEONS
Prepare for the Release of
ARCTIC MOON

First Studio Album in 24 Years
LP | CD | digital
out September 12, 2025
(Metropolis Records)
Bandcamp

includes the single "SAVIOURS ARE A DANGEROUS THING"
stream   |   video Chameleons "Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing"
Link/Embed: https://youtu.be/JGnHlAxuDLk

AUGUST 21, 2025 [New York, NY] – Heralded by a stream of overwhelmingly celebratory reviews, CHAMELEONS' first full-length album in 24 years, Arctic Moon is prepping for its release on September 12, 2025 via Metropolis Records. Containing seven new songs including the recent single "Saviours Are A Dangerous Thing" (STREAM | VIDEO), a re-recorded version of the 2024 single "Where Are You?", plus longer compositions such as the slow-burning epic "David Bowie Takes My Hand," the new album has garnered a four star review in MOJO ("The Manc lizard king's mix of head shop philosophy and mournful stadium jangle has aged well"), a 9 out of 10 review in Vive Le Rock ("It’s rare for a band to recapture the magic of their youth so ably, but that’s exactly what they have done here"), and an 8 out of 10 from UNCUT ("“The muscular opener confirms they mean business, with further shape-shifting amid gothic jangles and a convincing anthemic passion recalling former moody heights, while the more sprawling tracks best illustrate their 21st century relevance").

Although signaling something of a departure from the sound of their earlier albums, Arctic Moon nevertheless remains rooted in the same emotional depth, spirit and intensity that has always defined their output.

“There is an obvious maturity to the songwriting on this record, and anyone familiar with our past work will hear that this is a positive step forward,” bassist and singer Vox (Mark Burgess) has previously stated. “While we’re proud of the band’s legacy, we really wanted to forge something fresh while retaining that profound and imaginative quality we’re known for. We think that we have managed to do that and deliver a very strong record!”

Chameleons have spent the summer touring on both sides of the Atlantic, with their latest headlining US trek also incorporating a dozen dates with The Psychedelic Furs. Their fall North American tour kicks off September 26th in Seattle and hugs the West Coast with dates in Vancouver, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and more cities before wrapping up in Denver on October 9th. The Guardian reporting about their U.K. shows that the “gnarled angst and integrity of Manchester’s ultimate cult band remains intact."

Chameleons
Photo credit: Mick Peek

Long cited as a hugely influential act, having inspired the likes of Verve, Oasis, White Lies, The Slow Readers Club, Interpol, The Killers and Editors, among countless others and known for their transformative musical catalog and intense and emotionally charged live performances, Chameleons continues four decades in with four albums under their belt: Script of the Bridge (1983), What Does Anything Mean? Basically!' (1984), Strange Times (1986), and Why Call It Anything? (2001).

Their unique sound quickly captivated the public through their mix of melancholic yet energetic and powerful tunes, hypnotic, ethereal riffs, and the potent, timeless lyrical style. Chameleons are considered one of the most influential guitar bands of the '80s and '90s, contributing substantially to the post-punk, shoegaze and indie scenes. They are often regarded as one of the most underrated bands ever to emerge from Manchester, England.

Last year saw the band releasing two critically-hailed EPs – Where Are You? which was comprised of three new songs, and Tomorrow Remember Yesterday which contained five songs from the vault that were re-recorded, and kicked off a new chapter for Chameleons. Arctic Moon sees the band starting a whole new book. 

Chameleons are Reg Smithies (guitar), Vox (bass, vocals, lyrics), Stephen Rice (guitar), Danny Ashberry (keyboards), and Todd Demma (drums). Arctic Moon will be released on September 12, 2025 via Metropolis Records and will be available on vinyl, CD and digitally at https://chameleonsuk.bandcamp.com/album/arctic-moon. 

CHAMELEONS
ARCTIC MOON
tracklistingWhere Are You?Lady StrangeFeels Like The End of The WorldFree MeMagnoliaDavid Bowie Takes My HandSaviours Are a Dangerous Thing

Tour dates: 

Sept 26               Seattle, WAThe CrocodileSept 27Vancouver, BCThe PearlSept 28Portland, ORRevolution HallSept 30Roseville, CAGoldfield Trading PostOct 1San Francisco, CA                         The FillmoreOct 2Los Angeles, CAThe BelascoOct 3Santa Ana, CAObservatoryOct 4Pioneertown, CAPappy & Harriet'sOct 5San Diego, CABelly UpOct 7Phoenix, AZWalter StudiosOct 9Denver, COMarquis

OC REWIND FEST Brings Synth, Suds, and Sun to Huntington Beach, CA This September-- Featuring Live Performances By Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins, Annabella the Original Bow Wow Wow, Animotion, and More!

OC REWIND FEST Brings Synth, Suds, and Sun to Huntington Beach, CA This September

Featuring live performances by

80s legends Tom Bailey (Thompson Twins) Bow Wow Wow (WITH Annabella Lwin) as well as Jay Aston's Gene Loves Jezebel, Animotion  + 80's Cover Band Flashback Heart Attack and more.

September 27 at the Huntington Beach Sports ComplexGet Tickets Here

Huntington Beach, CA – Ready to relive the best of the 1980s? The OC Rewind Fest lands at the Huntington Beach Sports Complex on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for a full day of music, beer, food, games, and retro fun from 12 PM to 10 PM.

Get ready to sing along to some of the most iconic hits of the decade with a live lineup that reads like a who's who of New Wave and 80s pop:

Tom Bailey of the Thompson Twins – Known for chart-topping hits like 

“Hold Me Now,” “Doctor! Doctor!” and “Lies,” Bailey brings his unmistakable voice and synth-pop brilliance back to the stage.

Annabella the Original Bow Wow Wow – Famed for their infectious single “I Want Candy,” Bow Wow Wow, fronted by original frontwoman and New Wave icon Annabella Lwin, delivers a wild mix of punk, pop, and worldbeat energy that’s made them a festival favorite for decades.

Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel – The original frontman brings his band’s signature glam and gothic edge, known for hits like “Desire (Come and Get It)” and “Jealous.”

Animotion – The electro-pop duo behind the smash hit “Obsession” 

will bring the synth-fueled energy that defined mid-80s radio.

Flashback Heart Attack – Orange County’s ultimate 80s tribute band, Flashback Heart Attack delivers a high-energy performance packed with crowd-pleasing anthems and neon-soaked nostalgia.

More acts to be announced soon!

Get tickets here: https://www.seetickets.us/event/OC-Rewind/649631?ttc=1737784

Location:

Huntington Beach Sports Complex

18100 Goldenwest Street, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
www.hbsportscomplex.com

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BEEN STELLAR Share New Single "Always On My Mind" & Announce EP Release

BEEN STELLAR 

SHARE NEW SINGLE “ALWAYS ON MY MIND” 

+ LIVE VIDEO - WATCH HERE

ANNOUNCE NEW BREAKWAY EP & VINYL RELEASE

DEBUT ALBUM

SCREAM FROM NEW YORK, NY

OUT NOW VIA DIRTY HIT

Been Stellar Press Photo by Daniel Topete 

Early Praise for Been Stellar

“a suite of cataclysmic anthems” - Pitchfork

“Steely Post-Punk” - Rolling Stone

“A raw and magnetic sound that strikes mercilessly” - Paste Magazine

"a howl of an indie rock record, wearing its scrapes and bruises proudly and sounding like it was made in the dark alley equivalent of a studio...This city may not be the same, but Been Stellar’s music fondly recalls the days when things were cheaper and scarier." - Brooklyn Vegan

"bleary and raw" - Stereogum ‘Best New Artists of 2024’

“Teeters at the edge of total oblivion” - MARVIN

"Transcendental dissonance" - FLAUNT

"a glowing, crackling set of songs that balances moments of frenzied melancholy (“Sweet”) with bits of chaos and urgency (“Can’t Look Away”)." - Alt Press

"develops perfectly on the post-punk ethos from which the band hails, but infuses it with a spaciness and shoegaze vibe" - Consequence

"Post-punk has lately been inundated to the point of oversaturation, but Been Stellar proves that this subgenre hasn’t lost its luster quite yet" - Uproxx

"Been Stellar celebrate the spirit of New York City with moody, charging alt rock." - Bandcamp

“The album will chew you up, spit you out, and disorient you, and once you’re back out, withdrawals from the pandemonium will make you want to do it all over again"- DIY

“A thriller from start to finish, Been Stellar’s ‘Scream from New York, NY’ is one of the most assured indie rock debuts to land on our desk this year” - Clash

Today, New York’s Been Stellar have shared “Always On My Mind,” their most immediate and hook filled song to date. It’s the third single they’ve released this year, following the intimate and dynamic “Adored,” and the blistering “Breakway.” Along with the new single, they’ve announced they’ll be bundling all three tracks along with an acoustic version of “Adored” for a new EP entitled Breakway, available via Dirty Hit on 12” vinyl and cassette. Pre-order HERE, and watch a live performance of the song HERE.

The EP release comes on the heels of a breakout year that saw the band release their debut album Scream from New York, NY, tour with The 1975 and Fontaines DC, and pack out clubs on their own merit. 

“We were really drawn to the circular logic of the lyric: ‘I need you, I want you because you’re always on my mind,’” shares vocalist Sam Slocum. “My favorite love songs can be read a few different ways. I think it’s great when there’s a tinge of sadness or anxiety— it just feels more accurate to me.”

WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “ALWAYS ON MY MIND”

The band just made their Primavera debut and completed a run of EU dates, including three stops with Fontaines DC. Earlier this month they played a surprise NYC show with rising LA group Rocket, and appeared at Pukkelpop and Green Man festivals. They’ll wrap up their UK dates with Reading & Leeds festival plays this week. 

In stark contrast to the blistering “Breakaway,” “Adored” sees the band expanding their already thrilling sonic palette, incorporating new dynamics and layers of acoustic guitar.  

WATCH VIDEOS FOR NEW SINGLES

“ADORED” & “BREAKWAY”

Scream from New York, NY is a remarkably brutal debut – bruised and volatile, it captures an image of ‘20s New York that’s unrelenting and harsh, where tenderness is a finite resource burned up by the machinery of the city and human connection is a luxury product. Leaving behind the driving shoegaze of their early recordings, the NYC-based five-piece tap into the disaffected sound and spirit of New York luminaries like Sonic Youth and Interpol, as well as the nihilistic, yearning cool of Iceage and Bends-era Radiohead, striking upon a sound that’s fearsome, buffeting and beautiful at the same time – a tidal wave as viewed from underneath. 

As its wry title implies, Scream from New York, NY, is a record about what happens when language fails – between friends, partners, a city and its citizens – and the primal scream you might let out when words just don’t work anymore.

Preceding the album release, Been Stellar shared a handful of standout singles including the  white-knuckled and cutting “Sweet,” the ferocious late-album highlight “All In One,” the masterfully dynamic “Pumpkin,” and head turning lead single "Passing Judgment." 

WATCH VIDEOS FOR ALBUM SINGLES 

“PASSING JUDGMENT,” “ALL IN ONE,” “SWEET,” & “PUMPKIN”

Tour Dates

August 22 - Reading, UK  @ Reading Festival 

August 23 - Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival

Like so many other dyed-in-the-wool New York bands, Been Stellar are transplants. Guitarist Skyler Knapp and vocalist Sam Slocum first met in their freshman year of high school a decade ago; members of the cross country team, they bonded over the band t-shirt Skyler was wearing and decided to start jamming together. In Michigan, they started performing under the Been Stellar name, but it wasn’t until the pair began studying at NYU that a sound started to coalesce and the band took shape.

Determined to break new sonic ground, the band embarked on a relentless practice schedule, even renting scrappy studios on days off during tours with Fontaines DC and Shame. After befriending him at SXSW, the band tapped producer Dan Carey (black midi, Wet Leg) to help coalesce the disparate elements of their sound that had been percolating: forceful, driving physicality; pop classicism; gnarled beauty; and a rich emotional core. The resulting 10-song album announces Been Stellar as gimlet-eyed chroniclers of contemporary youth, staring through noise and confusion into the dark heart of modern life. These songs embody the spirit of a city that makes and breaks its inhabitants on a daily basis - an irony befitting the album’s tone: Been Stellar’s preternatural ability to capture the disconnection that haunts New York with photorealist detail might just be the thing that vaults them into its pantheon. 

Been Stellar is Sam Slocum (vocals), Skyler Knapp (guitar), Nico Brunstein (bass), Gigi Giobbi (drums).

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Mimi Webb Releases Official Music Video For "You Don't Look At Me The Same." Sophomore Album "Confessions" Out September 12

MIMI WEBB UNVEILS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR 
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SOPHOMORE ALBUM CONFESSIONS OUT SEPTEMBER 12
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Rising UK singer-songwriter Mimi Webb continues her deeply personal new era with the release of the official music video for her stunning new single, “You Don’t Look At Me The Same,” out today — a track from her forthcoming sophomore album  Confessions , due September 12 via Epic Records.
 
Watch the official music video for “You Don’t Look At Me The Same”  HERE .
 
Directed by Jake Erland and filmed in London, the official music video showcases Mimi’s powerful vocal delivery, bringing the emotional weight of the track to life. The visual arrives on the heels of a busy release week that included Mimi hosting her own  Confessions Hour  on Apple Music Radio, where she spent the hour talking about her new album, playing some of her favorite tracks alongside her own music, and even teasing a snippet of “You Don’t Look At Me The Same.” Listen to Mimi’s Apple Music Radio takeover  HERE .
 
Backed by somber piano and bare-bones production, “You Don’t Look At Me The Same” puts Mimi’s vulnerable vocals front and center as she confronts the quiet unraveling of a once-close relationship. The track builds toward a devastating realization, as she pleads, “Please tell me I’m not seeing straight, what’s changed? Oh, you don’t look at me the same.”
 
Speaking about the new song, Mimi reveals: “‘You Don’t Look at Me the Same’ is the most vulnerable song I’ve ever released. It’s written from the perspective of a child, telling the story of two people you love who are no longer on the same page — and you slowly watch them grow apart. Writing this was incredibly therapeutic for me, and I hope it brings the same sense of comfort and understanding to anyone who listens.”
 
With her new album, Mimi is ready to open up like never before. Written and produced between Los Angeles and London,  Confessions  represents a bold leap forward: a fearless, raw, and honest exploration of heartbreak, empowerment, and self-discovery, while still delivering the signature up-tempo pop anthems fans know and love. “I dug deep and figured out what I want to say not just as an artist, but as a person,” Mimi shares about the new album. “I decided to be brutally honest. It’s easy to be like, ‘Everything is wonderful’—even when there’s so much happening behind the curtain. I wanted to open up and scream, ‘This is who I am!’.” 
 
Watch the official album trailer  HERE . 
Pre-order/save ‘Confessions’  HERE .
 
“You Don’t Look At Me The Same” serves as the follow-up to “Love Language,” which arrived alongside a playful, tongue-in-cheek music video directed by Bradley&Pablo [WATCH]. Set at a surreal dog show where men compete for Mimi’s attention, the video embraces absurdity and humor. It’s a cheeky, confident visual that nods to the song’s empowered spirit. Earlier this year, Mimi also released “ Mind Reader ,” a playful collaboration with GRAMMY Award®-winning label mate Meghan Trainor.
 
With over a billion global streams, sold-out tours across continents, and a BRIT Award nomination under her belt, Mimi Webb continues to cement her place as one of pop’s most compelling voices. In 2024, she lit up the stages of major festivals like Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Osheaga, and Outside Lands, and hit the road with the Jonas Brothers and Benson Boone. Now, with momentum at an all-time high, Mimi is set to kick off The Confessions Tour next month, bringing her powerhouse vocals and emotionally charged new material to fans across the UK and Europe. For a full list of tour dates please visit: www.mimiwebb.com.
 
Stay tuned for more news and music from Mimi Webb, coming soon.
 
“You Don’t Look At Me The Same”  is  available worldwide  now. 
Mimi’s sophomore album Confessions will be released September 12 [ PRE-ORDER/SAVE ].
  ABOUT MIMI WEBB
Mimi Webb makes the kind of music that’s there for you when you need it the most. Whether you’re glowing up in the wake of a breakup, you need to cry on the dancefloor, or you’re feeling yourself and living your best life, she’s got an anthem for every occasion. The BRIT Award-nominated UK singer and songwriter not only empowers, but also empathizes with electrifying, engaging, and enigmatic pop boosted by her skyscraper-size vocals. Mimi followed her dream to the doorstep of stardom the old-fashioned way—by tirelessly grinding and singing her heart out since her childhood in Canterbury. She turned heads with her 2021 debut, the Seven Shades of Heartbreak EP. She launched “Good Without” and “Dumb Love” into the Top 15 of the UK Singles Chart, emerging as “the first artist to land concurrent entries in the Top 15 since Dua Lipa in 2017.” Meanwhile, 2023 saw the songstress unveil her first full-length album, Amelia, notching a Top 5 debut on the UK Albums Chart and yielding the fan favorite “House On Fire.” She notably performed for the late Queen Elizabeth II and on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Selling out headline gigs on multiple continents, she also supported Jonas Brothers, Tate McRae, and Benson Boone on tour. She has appeared at US festivals such as Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, ACL, and Outside Lands in addition to UK and European festivals a la Reading, Leeds, Isle of Wight, Electric Picnic, Mad Cool, and more. Not to mention, she incited the applause of Harpers Bazaar, V Magazine, Rolling Stone,PAPER, Wonderland., and Teen Vogue. Making waves worldwide with over a billion of streams, sold out tours, and unanimous critical acclaim, she’s getting more personal than ever on her second full-length album, Confessions [Epic Records].


 

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Anna von Hausswolff announces 'ICONOCLASTS' LP on YEAR0001, Shares “Stardust" / "The Whole Woman” feat Iggy Pop

Anna von Hausswolff Announces New Album ICONOCLASTS
Coming October 31 via YEAR0001

Releases “Stardust” / “The Whole Woman” (feat. Iggy Pop)
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Revered Swedish musician and composer Anna von Hausswolff has announced her new album ICONOCLASTS, her first release with YEAR0001, due October 31. Throughout the years her releases cemented her as an artist of unpredictable and vast creativity – always moving forward, always melding tradition with experimentation in unimaginable ways. 

Taking the pipe organ, with its ancient whirring character, as her instrument of choice, von Hausswolff’s sound has long played with the ethereal qualities of breath: of taking in, holding, and releasing it. This sometimes takes the form of colossal, doom-laden rock songs, and at other times, as intimate organ pieces. On ICONOCLASTS, her sound evolves again, bringing a poppier and more vibrant element to her moving songs. Produced by von Hausswolff and longtime collaborator Filip Leyman, it is an opus of stirring movement, anthemic ritualism, and maximalist composition, marking a new chapter in von Hausswolff's music and featuring appearances from Ethel Cain, Abul Mogard, Iggy Pop and Maria von Hausswolff.    

Today she reveals lead singles “Stardust” and “The Whole Woman”, a moving duet with Iggy Pop. Of “Stardust”, von Hausswolff comments, “Let's break up with basic convenience and established ideas of how to live life. Let's not roll our thumbs when the world is crumbling.” 

Discussing “The Whole Woman”, she reflects: “Sometimes we need to throw ourselves into the deepest of waters and hold our breath as long as we can. Once we reach the surface we can see beyond the pettiness of life and speak only the truth. This love song is a tribute to the man who knows how to listen; it is for the woman who is brave enough to dive in.”

Anna von Hausswolff and Iggy Pop Discuss “The Whole Woman” 
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ICONOCLASTS begins with brass heralding out, beckoning listeners into the boundless story that is about to unfold. From this, the groundwork is set for an album of blistering, mounting tension and hard-fought, euphoric release. Addressing themes of love, freedom, and autonomy, its title, ICONOCLASTS, hints at a shattering and reimagining of the sacred personal symbols that bubble under the surface of contemporary life: commitment, time, dependency, and belief.

In this pursuit, von Hausswolff chooses Atlas—he who carries the world's weight upon his shoulders—as a sympathetic character. How does one find the strength to prevent collapsing in these trying moments? For von Hausswolff, it is the pursuit of the divine. She finds inspiration in the fears and contradictions that arise when one is faced with monolithic power structures and concepts. The songs on ICONOCLASTS transform these uncertain feelings into kindling for the creation of sonic bonfires of immense scale. Von Hausswolff sows her songs in the borderlands between the gargantuan and the intimate, and it is the ashes of these demolished symbols that fertilise its grounds for new possibilities.

Stripping back the metallic qualities that have characterized her sound, on ICONOCLASTS, von Hausswolff breaks open the gates into a warm sound world, rich in organic, gleaming potentials. Between echoing drums, murmuring organs, and reverberating guitars, von Hausswolff herself becomes one figure in this fluttering aural space. On ICONOCLASTS, her ensemble is expanded to include the virtuoso saxophonist Otis Sandsjö, who brings his swirling saxophone trills to the core of the record. With a magnetic power, her voice pulls the listener closer, offering glimpses into an emotive world of secrets and madness, of heartbreak and desire, of beauty and life. Although pushing towards new sonic territory, ICONOCLASTS features all of the signature qualities of a von Hausswolff release: mammoth intensity, crystalline iridescence, and lustrous dynamism.

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Iconoclasts Tracklist:

01 - The Beast
02 - Facing Atlas
03 - The Iconoclast
04 - The Whole Woman feat. Iggy Pop
05 - The Mouth
06 - Stardust
07 - Aging Young Women feat. Ethel Cain
08 - Consensual Neglect
09 - Struggle With The Beast
10 - An Ocean Of Time feat. Abul Mogard
11 - Unconditional Love feat. Maria von Hausswolff
12 - Rising Legends
 

 

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BLITZ VEGA Kav Sandhu And The Late Andy Rourke’s Band Share The New Single “Superbrain”

Kav Sandhu  And The Late Andy Rourke’s Band
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A Fan-First Taste Of An Upcoming New EP BLITZ VEGA - "Superbrain"
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AUGUST 21, 2025 (New York, NY) — Kav Sandhu and The Smiths’ legendary bassist Andy Rourke shared a lightning-in-a-jar creative connection that generated a wealth of material for their band Blitz Vega. After Andy passed in 2023, Kav dedicated himself to ensuring that his friend’s legacy ended on a high with their debut album Northern Gentleman. And that’s what he achieved with what Louder Than War described as a “a life-affirming, rollicking, thrilling, kinetic, sometimes unbearably poignant tribute.” Clash agreed, summarizing it as a “striking, emotional collection of songs, embedded in energy and life, their final work is a heartfelt farewell to a friend.”
 
Yet there’s still more to come from Blitz Vega as they share the new single “Superbrain.” It was first written and demoed in 2020 but was only recently completed by Kav. It’s the ultimate fusion of the two styles that Blitz Vega excels at: dirty, groove-heavy rock ‘n’ roll, with electro-leaning breakbeats and wild synth stabs, all infused with swaggering, punkish attitude. Its lyrics target tech issues that have only grown in importance since it was originally written. Technology should supplement human ingenuity, but from data-harvesting to AI infiltrating real creativity, that ideal hasn’t been realised.
 
Kav says, “The song is about the complicated relationship humans have with technology in the age of conflicting information impacting the way people think and their actions. Also, the importance of genuine creativity and how it should be valued.

Andy Rourke and Kav Sandhu
photo credit: Lexi Bonin I first wrote the lyrics for this song in 2020. I was recently going through songs Andy and I worked on that didn’t make the album and this one stuck out. The lyrics I wrote are strangely relevant to events today.”
 
“Superbrain” is now available on all streaming platforms, planned as a fan-first teaser of what to expect as the finishing touches are put to a new Blitz Vega EP. Yet the reaction was so overwhelmingly positive it was clear that “Superbrain” deserved a bigger moment in the spotlight. As “Superbrain” proves, the duo have plenty of material (in varying stages of completion) that more than matches what Blitz Vega achieved with Northern Gentleman.
 
Kav Sandhu and Andy Rourke formed Blitz Vega in Los Angeles on Christmas Day 2017. It provided a special spark for them both: Kav was inspired by Andy’s remarkable talent and personality, while Kav offered Andy a new focal point and partner to help reignite the pioneering musicianship that made him such a highly respected figure. In a happier timeline, Blitz Vega would now be powering towards their second record. But instead, Kav is ensuring that his late friend’s final project reaches its full potential and achieves the attention that it deserves.Northern Gentleman Tracklisting

DisconnectedStrong Forever (feat. Johnny Marr)Hole In My HeartBig NoseLost MyselfLost & FoundHigh GravityLove CityLA VampirePass The Gun
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Emma Louise and Flume's "Monsoon" plus video out now, album arrives Friday

EMMA LOUISE AND FLUME’S COLLABORATIVE ALBUM DUMB  ARRIVES FRIDAY AUSTRALIAN DUO SHARES “MONSOON” TODAY WITH OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Press photo, credit  Logan Fields August 20, 2025— DUMB , the highly anticipated 10-track collaborative album from Australian multi-hyphenate artist Emma Louise and Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Flume, arrives Friday—pre-order/save the album  here . Today, they share “Monsoon,” a new song from the album—listen  here . Watch the official music video, directed by Jonathan Zawada and Michael Hili,  here . “Monsoon” follows the first offerings from DUMB, “ Easy Goodbye ” and “ Shine, Glow, Glisten ,” which debuted to praise from PAPER, Billboard and more. Longtime friends and collaborators—most notably on “Hollow” from Flume’s 2022 album Palaces—the pair reunited in the studio last year for a session that quickly grew into an album. The mantra “Make it dumb” served as their North Star in the studio, challenging them to create a record that wasn’t limited by overthinking.  "Monsoon” music video, credit Jonathan Zawada Fully co-written by Emma Louise and Flume, DUMB was built together from the ground up in regional northern New South Wales where they both live and create. Emma Louise finds new edges with this album, wrapping her intimate songwriting in Flume’s glitchy, wide-screen production.Emma Louise is known for a career of continuous reinvention. The North Queensland-born artist has spent over a decade exploring the edges of songwriting and sound, shifting fluidly through phases of introspection, abstraction, and experimentation. From her debut album Vs Head Vs Heart, through the emotional directness of Supercry, to the radical shift of Lilac Everything—where she pitch-shifted her vocals down an octave and reimagined her identity as a singer entirely—Emma has always been an artist who follows instinct over expectation. She also paints, sculpts and creates across a myriad of mediums, and her music has always mirrored that same physical, handmade quality. With DUMB, she arrives somewhere new—not letting go of who she is but surrendering fully to Flume’s compositional world and following it as far as it would take her.Flume is a Grammy-winning artist, producer and songwriter who exploded into global consciousness in 2011 when his early release “Sleepless” captivated Australia and quickly spread around the world. Since then, he’s released three widely acclaimed studio albums, three cult favorite mixtapes and a handful of EPs, and won countless accolades including 13 Arias, two Triple J Hottest 100 #1s and a Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album. He is a global headliner who has played lineup-topping sets at festivals worldwide including Coachella, Lollapalooza, Osheaga, Outside Lands, Japan’s Summersonic, Italy’s C2C and many more. Flume is now busy working on his next project, a new studio album. Album art, credit Jonathan Zawada and Sam Kristofski EMMA LOUISE AND FLUME—DUMB1. All Of The Worlds2. Monsoon3. Shine, Glow, Glisten4. Feel Ur Love5. Easy Goodbye6. Stay7. Whenever You Want8. Homicide9. Brand New10. Truce