“The energy and the seamless fusing of these genres create remarkable, infectious, foot-stomping grooves that rarely relent. Instead, they threaten to explode at times…This is more than an auspicious debut. It’s a monster.” – Glide Magazine Samsara, the debut album from psychedelic alt-soul outfit Los Coast drops today via New West Records. An intoxicating mix of genres that includes R&B, new …
Jesse Dayton Mines From Legends On “Mixtape Volume 1” – Releasing August 9
Revered guitarist, singer, songwriter and filmmaker Jesse Dayton has announced the August 9 release of Mixtape Volume 1 (Blue Élan Records), a collection of deeper cuts by legendary artists infused with Dayton’s Texas/Louisiana-influenced style. Through his decades-spanning career, Jesse Dayton has become one of the music industry’s best kept secrets and valuable weapons with a sound that blends rock, blues, …
Los Coast Unveils New Video And Extensive Summer Tour Dates
Psychedelic soul ensemble Los Coast has announced national tour dates in support of their upcoming album Samsara, due out June 14th on New West Records. Austin’s best kept secret, Los Coast will be opening dates for Lucas Nelson, St. Paul & The Broken Bones and Black Pumas over the next few months. Los Coast has unveiled a new video for the …
Experimental Artist Mappe Of Returns with New Single “Ladybird”
NASHVILLE, TN – Canadian experimental artist Mappe Of has just release the ethereal new track “Ladybird”. The stunning self-produced song is thenewest music from the creative mind of Tom Meikle, who says the song deals with human’s “complicated relationship with animals.” “Our partnership with certain animals is a beautiful representation of what is possible when kindness rules…” “Ladybird” serves as …
Acclaimed Artist THAD Releases 3 Song “West Coast” EP Via ATO Records ~ Tour Dates Announced
Singer-songwriter THAD has announced the April 24th release of West Coast EP on ATO Records. Known for his most recent work as the lead singer of LEAGUES, the songs on West Coast offer a glimpse into THAD’s evolution as an artist and his most vulnerable fully realized songwriting to date. A full-length album is set to be released this Fall. …
Newly Discovered Lyrics By John Denver Set To Music By Railroad Earth for Earth Day
For the first time, newly discovered lyrics by John Denver will see the light of day on Earth Day, April 22nd, thanks to the esteemed Americana band Railroad Earth. The celebrated band wrote music to the unseen lyrics, unearthed by the late artist’s estate. The tracks will be available on a special 7-inch vinyl being sold at music retailers as …
Over The Rhine Announces Line Up For Fourth Annual Nowhere Else Festival On May 24-26
Acclaimed husband and wife duo Over the Rhine have announced the lineup for their fourth annual Nowhere Else Festival, which takes place from May 24-26 on their farm in rural Clinton County, Ohio, outside of Cincinnati. The intimate, artist-curated event will feature a weekend of music, art and conversation, and include performances by James McMurtry, John Paul White, Birds of …
Widespread Panic Announced To Play New Orleans Jazz Fest’s 50th Anniversary
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has just announced that Athens, Georgia rock band Widespread Panic will join the Festival’s 50th anniversary celebration, taking the stage Thursday, May 2nd. Both the Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac were forced to cancel their performances due to illness, prompting an invitation to add Widespread Panic to the Thursday line-up. No strangers to …
Eclectic Psychedelic Soul Band Los Coast To Release Debut Album “Samsara” on June 14th
Visionary Austin band Los Coast has announced the June 14th release of their eagerly anticipated debut album Samsara on New West Records. The brainchild of charismatic lead vocalist Trey Privott and multi-instrumentalist/arranger John Courtney, Los Coast has created a sound that captures the spirit of Austin, delivering a blast of psychedelic-pop-soul infused with lyrical twists and a heavy dose of …
ShoalsFest Announced To Take Place October 5th
The first annual ShoalsFest will take place on October 5th in the historic area of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The inaugural one day event will feature performances by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, Sheryl Crow, Mavis Staples and Amanda Shires on the main stage with a second stage line-up to be announced soon. Four-time Grammy Award-winner, and area native Jason …