Dave Matthews Band, Andy Bell, Oleander & Joe Pernice
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New Releases
Dave Matthews Band - Walk Around The Moon
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Coinciding with their U.S. Summer Tour launch, Dave Matthews Band releases their 10th studio album, "Walk Around The Moon," today. This highly anticipated album is the follow-up to their chart-topping 2018 release, "Come Tomorrow." Produced mostly by Rob Evans, the album features 12 original songs, including the powerful first single, "Madman's Eyes." Executive producer John Alagia, a longtime collaborator, brings his expertise to the project. "Walk Around The Moon" took shape during the pandemic and reflects the current times while emphasizing the importance of finding common ground.
Def Leppard - Drastic Symphonies
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Def Leppard's greatest hits have been dramatically reimagined, as the band collaborates with London's iconic The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. This bold approach to their beloved songs showcases the band's deconstruction and reconstruction of well-known tracks and hidden gems. The audio from the original tapes intertwines seamlessly with the performances of The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, consistently ranked as one of the world's leading orchestras. Produced by Rob Evans, the album also features new vocals and guitars.
Yes - Mirror To The Sky
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YES has released "Mirror To The Sky," through InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. The album is available in various formats, including deluxe editions, CDs, vinyl, and digital versions, all featuring artwork by long-time YES collaborator Roger Dean. Blu-ray editions offer Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound, instrumental versions, and Hi-Res Stereo Mixes. Fans can immerse themselves in YES' sonic tapestry, appreciating the guitar work of Steve Howe, the keyboards of Geoff Downes, Jon Davison's vocals, Billy Sherwood's bass, and Jay Schellen's drumming.
Andy Bell & Masal - Tidal Love Numbers
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Ride's Andy Bell has embarked on a new project, collaborating on a full-length album with the harp and Theremin duo Masal. The collaboration came about after Masal opened for Bell in Chelmsford last year, and their shared love for Promises by Floating Points and Pharoah Sanders sparked a connection. Bell expressed his interest in exploring that musical direction, particularly with the sound of the harp. He felt it could be a promising combination when he met Oz Simsek and Al Johnson of Masal. The resulting album, titled Tidal Love Numbers, consists of four extended tracks that delve into ambient, astral jazz—a departure from Bell's shoegaze roots but still a natural progression.
New 90s Podcast
Oleander - February Son
On their 1999 major label debut February Son, Oleander ignored the nu-metal ruling rock radio and made a grunge throwback with needed energy
By the end of the 1990s, grunge had run its course, seeing two and three waves of followers come and go. Nu-metal was ascendant thanks to the likes of Korn, Limp Bizkit, Deftones, and others ruling MTV and radio, along with post-grunge acts like Creed, Chevelle, Drowning Pool, and more, for a band like Oleander, their take on Nirvana-tinged grunge meant leaning into the manic energy of Bleach as much as the sculpted songwriting of Nevermind. On their 1999 major label debut February Son, a recording of an earlier independent album with a few track changes, the band shoots for radio with solid targeting. Special Guest: Dewey Cole - DMO UNION
Joe Pernice Interview
Joe Pernice talks 90s alt-country with the Scud Mountain Boys, reissuing the Pernice Brothers 1998 debut Overcome by Happiness, and more
Following the breakup of the mid-90s alt-country band Scud Mountain Boys, lead singer/songwriter Joe Pernice teamed up with his brother to write and record the debut Pernice Brothers album, Overcome by Happiness, for SubPop Records in 1998. While it was the only Pernice Brothers album released by the legendary Seattle label, Joe’s continued to release music under that moniker through a label, Ashmont Records, that he started with his long-time business partner, Joyce Linehan. Superfan, and New West Records Vice President of Publicity, Brady Brock is responsible for the 25th anniversary, first-time-on-vinyl reissue of Overcome by Happiness which is available in a deluxe version that includes a comprehensive 52-page hardback book documenting the history of the band, recollections of the recording of the album, lyrics, and a track-by-track walkthrough. Special Guest: Joe Pernice - Singer, Songwriter, Author
Coming Soon
90s Album Tournament: May Group 3
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