Blackie & the Rodeo Kings Album Review – CMJ Debut
The latest from Blackie & the Rodeo Kings has created quite the buzz. Recent reviews have praised the record for its songwriting and production. The record was produced by Colin Linden and recorded in his Nashville studio. “The trio…have seldom sounded better” says American Songwriter in their 4-star review of their album South. The review […]
Inside Llewyn Davis Top 40 at CMJ – Drowned in Sound Feature
The soundtrack to the beloved Coen Brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis continues to grow at Radio 200, holding steady in the top 40 for three weeks in a row. The soundtrack includes such college radio regulars as Marcus Mumford (of Mumford & Sons), Chris Thile, & Punch Brothers, but it’s the soundtrack’s producer that has […]
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Paul Ruske – Uncertain Times (Self-Released) The Melodic – Effra Parade (Anti-) Neil Finn – “Flying In The Face of Love” [single] (Lester)
New Music From Augustines
Augustines – heretofore known as We Are Augustines – will kick off a North American headlining tour in Vancouver, BC on February 5, 2014 – the day after Votiv/Oxcart releases the band’s new album. The self-titled collection follows the group’s 2011 breakthrough debut album, Rise Ye Sunken Ships. “Augustines Soar”, proclaimed Rolling Stone as it premiered […]
Paul Ruske – Debut at CMJ
Thanks to all the stations who charted Paul Ruske this week such as Aggie Radio, CHMR, KDUR, and KFSR. Ruske‘s classic songwriting approach and soulful chords has resonated with CMJ stations, pushing it to a debut of #95 at Radio 200. While he still resides in Australia, Ruske has been thrilled with the response, even tweeting back to stations […]
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The Melodic – Effra Parade (Anti-) Various Artists – Inside Llewyn Davis – Original Soundtrack Recording (Nonesuch) Neil Finn – “Flying In The Face of Love” [single] (Lester) Blackie & the Rodeo Kings – South (File Under: Music)
Blackie and The Rodeo Kings – Going for Adds
Blackie & The Rodeo Kings are going for adds this week! The critically acclaimed Canadian roots trio consists of Colin Linde (The Band, Bob Dylan, Bruce Cockburn), Stephen Fearing (multiple Juno award winner), and Tom Wilson (Junkhouse, Lee Harvey Osmond). No Depression described their latest album, South, as “rich in sonically-pleasing sounds” after stating that they are […]
Neil Finn – Going for Adds
Neil Finn‘s 1st single, “Flying In The Face of Love,” from the forthcoming album Dizzy Heights is going for adds! Neil Finn (Crowded House, Split Enz) recorded the 11-track album between his Auckland Studio, Roundhead, and Tarbox Road, the upstate New York studio of Dizzy Heights co-producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, Mercury Rev). FCC CLEAN […]
Carolina Chocolate Drops – Announce Additional US Tour Dates
Carolina Chocolate Drops has added several new dates for their US tour, which they announced last month! Their tour now runs from the end of January through the end of April. Band members include co-founder Rhiannon Giddens, multi-instrumentalist Hubby Jenkins, and two new musicians, Malcom Parson and Rowan Corbett. Additional tour dates were added after […]
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New Music From Blackie And The Rodeo Kings
Blackie & the Rodeo Kings’ most confident release yet is here! The new album, South, is an homage to their Nashville recording session with some of the finest roots-inspired music of all of North America. The critically acclaimed Canadian roots trio consists of Colin Linde (The Band, Bob Dylan, Bruce Cockburn), Stephen Fearing (multiple Juno award winner), […]
Paul Ruske – Top 10 Most Added at CMJ
Congrats to Australian native Paul Ruske for being Top 10 most added at CMJ with his new album Uncertain Times. Stations that made the record a top Add include CHRW, KDUR, KFSR, KLSU, KOTO, KUCR, KUGS, KUMD, WCNI, WGSU, WLCA, WLFR, WRGP, WXCU & more! Single “Days Like This” was serviced to radio last November, but it’s closing track “Washed […]
The Melodic – US Tour
English afro-folk-pop group, The Melodic, have just announced yet another North American tour. This time, they will be sharing the stage with English musician and actor, Johnny Flynn. AllMusic said Effra Parade doesn’t “sound much like anyone else in British pop, and their individuality, imagination, and vision already make them something special”. These dates start today so contact us […]
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Various Artists – Inside Llewyn Davis – Original Soundtrack Recording (Nonesuch) Cloud Control – Dream Cave (Votiv) Neil Finn – “Flying In The Face of Love” [single] (Lester)
New Music From Neil Finn
We’re excited to be sending you “Flying In The Face of Love”, the 1st single from the forthcoming album Dizzy Heights by Neil Finn (Crowded House, Split Enz). The 11-track album was recorded between Finn’s Auckland studio, Roundhead, and Tarbox Road, the upstate New York studio of Dizzy Heights co-producer Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, Mercury […]
Cloud Control – On Tour Now
In support of their ambitious sophomore album Dream Cave, Cloud Control are back in America and playing shows. Please let us know if you need tickets or would like to set up an interview or in-studio with the band 1/14 – Chicago, IL – Schubas 1/15 – Seattle, WA – Barboza 1/16 – Vancouver, BC, […]
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Various Artists – Inside Llewyn Davis – Original Soundtrack Recording (Nonesuch) The Melodic – Effra Parade (Anti-) Paul Ruske – Uncertain Times (Self-Released) Kan Wakan – Forever Found EP (Verve) Cut Chemist – “Work My Mind” [digital single] [featuring Chali 2na & Hymnal] (A Stable Sound)
Paul Ruske Going for Adds
Melbourne based singer/songwriter, Paul Ruske, is set to release his debut album Uncertain Times. Ruske (pronounced “Rusk” – the “e” is silent) has been making music in Australia for years, and owns a very successful sound design and music studio. Uncertain Times was mixed by Tchad Blake (Black Keys, Tom Waits) and is his first studio […]
Inside Llewyn Davis – Top 30 at CMJ – Dissolve Review
The soundtrack for the original motion picture Inside Llewyn Davis has jumped into the top 30 at CMJ this week, landing at #29. With the film now in theaters nationwide, DJs are starting to get a better grasp of the project. The film follows an aspiring folk musician who is trying to find his footing in […]
Augustines – KCRW’s ‘Today’s Top Tune’ – On Tour
Augustines are off to a fast start in 2014. Just last week, the group’s single “Cruel City” was handpicked by KCRW for a ‘Today’s Top Tune’ feature, calling the song an “uplifting tour de force…that finds them in fine form.” Check out the feature here. The group is weeks away from releasing their self-titled, sophomore […]
