Australia is showing the world that they’re more than just beautiful beaches filled with cute surfer dudes, kangaroos around every corner. The continent is home to talented artists like 5SOS, Keith Urban, and Flume. Drawing North are the latest musical export to come to the United States from Australia. Po, Drew and Jake blend fun new wave electronica sounds with an indie band’s work ethic.
Drawing North got their start writing pop demos in a garage, and quickly built a fanbase in their hometown of Canberra, Australia. They sold out their first ever headlining show and have toured across the continent, playing festivals like Vans Warped Tour Australia and Australia Celebrates live. Joel Madden of Good Charlotte showed his love for the band, and we can’t think of a better endorsement!
The band is ready to take the US by storm! Drawing North are about to release their brand new EP that has a new sound for the band with the same heartfelt lyrics fans have come to love from Drew, Po, and Jake. We got to sit down with the guys recently to chat about who they would fangirl over, their must haves on tour (dogs!), and their new single “Stay” that comes out on April 5th. Watch our interview and get to know your new favorite Aussie band!
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The new sickly sweet project DREAMCAR is the marriage of No Doubt members Tony Kanal Adrian Young, and Tom Dumont and AFI/Blackq Audio frontman Davey Havok. The first single “Kill For Candy,” produced by Tim Pagnotta from Sugarcult is taken from the band’s debut self titled album due out May 12th on Columbia Records.
We mentioned how sickly sweet the single is but it’s catchy and will definitely set the tone for our Summer playlist this year. “There’s an honesty in all of my lyrics,” Havok states. “This one speaks to a perhaps dangerous and unhealthy desire for the sweet.”
Watch the lyric video for DREAMCAR’s first single “Kill For Candy” below!
DREAMCAR also announced a string of live dates surrounding their performances at Coachella 2017 as well as their live television debut on Jimmy Kimmel on April 18th! Check out the tour dates below.
DREAMCAR Live 2017 April 5th – Constellation Room – Santa Ana, CA – Buy Tickets April 9th – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets April 11th – Roxy Theater – Los Angeles, CA – SOLD OUT April 15th – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Fest – Indio, CA – Buy Tickets April 19th – Music Box – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets April 20th – Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ – Buy Tickets April 22nd – Coachella Valley Music & Arts Fest – Indio, CA – Buy Tickets May 18th – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C. – Buy Tickets
May 19th – Irving Plaza – New York, NY – Buy Tickets
May 22nd – Theater of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA – Buy Tickets
May 23rd – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
May 25th – Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
May 26th – St. Andrews Hall – Detroit, MI – Buy Tickets
May 27th – The Vic – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets
Pre-order a copy of DREAMCAR’s debut album on iTunes or Amazon now.
Jessie James Decker is having a great year already! She just announced a brand new EP called “Gold,” due out on February 17th. The EP features her new single “Lights Down Low,” which has been getting lots of play on country radio. We got a sneak preview of Jessie’s new music when we saw her play with Hunter Hayes and we can’t wait to hear more from her! “Gold” features 5 new tracks, including tracks co-written by Maren Morris, Jesse Frasure, and Decker herself.
“Gold” Tracklisting
1. “Lights Down Low”
2. “Shoot Out The Lights”
3. “Girl on the Coast”
4. “Too Young To Know”
5. “Gold”
Watch the official video for “Lights Down Low” below, starring Jessie and her husband Eric.
Pre-order your copy of the “Gold” EP on iTunes or Amazon now!
Ed Sheeran has been MIA for almost two years writing new music but he broke his silence on New Year’s Eve to share that he’s back with a new album in 2017! He surprised his fans with two new songs that shot straight to the top of the charts and he just announced his brand new album “Divide” will be out March 3rd.
Check out the track listing and the album art below! Pre-orders for Ed’s new album will begin Thursday January 12th at midnight local time.
“Divide” Track Listing Eraser
Castle on the Hill
Dive
Shape Of You
Perfect
Galway Girl
Happier
Hearts Don’t Break Around Here
New Man
What Do I Know?
How Do You Feel? (Paean)
Supermarket Flowers
Shawn Mendes just announced an early Christmas gift for his fans – he’s dropping a new album this week! Shawn is releasing a special live album recorded at Madison Square Garden from his “Illuminate” album release show earlier this year. The concert was Shawn’s first time (and we’ll bet not the last time!) headlining MSG. In case you couldn’t get tickets to Shawn’s show because it sold out in like, 3 minutes, or if you want to relive the concert forever and ever, this special “Live at Madison Square Garden” album will be released this Friday, December 23rd….just in time for Christmas! Check out the track listing below.
Shawn Mendes “Live at Madison Square Garden”
1. “The Weight”
2. “Treat You Better”
3. “Lights On”
4. “I Don’t Even Know Your Name,” “Aftertaste,” “Kid In Love” and “I Want You Back”
5. “Bad Reputation” (medley)
6. “Ruin”
7. “Life of the Party”
8. “Three Empty Words”
9. “Don’t Be a Fool”
10. “Mercy”
11. “Never Be Alone” and “Hey There Delilah” (medley)
12. “Stitches”
Thieves are on the verge of releasing one of our favorite post punk records this year! The Texas bred band recently signed to Revival Recordings backed by Alesana front man Shawn Milke with their sights set on the stars. Thieves’ debut album, “No Motive,” is nothing short of pure pop punk aggression that revived our love of the genre.
The album comes out on Friday but we have the album review for you right here! Be sure to grab your copy of “No Motive” when it drops on 11/25 – consider it an early Christmas present to yourself.
1. “Drag Me Into Light”
“No Motive” kicks off with a strong start. “Drag Me Into Light,” the first single, immediately gets your head bopping before the first chorus even kicks in. When it hits that break down, the song goes to another level and you know this album is going to be stuck in your head for weeks!
2. “5748”
As the album progresses, we start finding ourselves hitting the repeat button more and more. “5748” is filled with atmospheric guitars and driving drums.
3. “Stone Eyelids”
We had to hit repeat on at least twice on “Stone Eyelids,” not only to soak in all of the layers in the song, but also because it’s just that good!
4. “Fade”
“Fade,” the second track released ahead of the album has a softer sound but lyrically hits the listener hard. It’s everything we’ve ever wanted to scream when we felt alone while the light at the end of the tunnel sinks further into the night.
5. “Pulse”
“Pulse” comes in as the climax of the ten track album as everything that’s been building finally escapes and bleeds into the next track, “Fair-Weather.”
6. “Fair-Weather”
What “Fair-Weather” lacks in an intro, the song makes up for in urgency throughout the three minute track and soothes your wounds with a sweet outro comforting you like a hug from a long lost friend.
7. “Decoder”
We all remember the first time a bridge really caught us with the hook and stuck with us. “Decoder” has the breakdown of the album that future bands will look back on, try to recreate, and just fall short of. We instantly hit repeat before this one even ended.
8. “Stay”
“Stay” should have a solid place in the Thieves live set for years to come. Even with the dreamy atmospheric start, when the chorus kicks in, it comes in strong, making you want to stay forever in such a solid album from start to finish.
9. “Generation Why”
If anyone tells you to pick just one favorite song on an album, look them in the face and play this track. “Generation Why” is going to hold a special place on our playlists for years to come. One listen to the lyrics and you’ll be hooked.
10. “No Motive”
They say “save the best for last” and that’s exactly what Thieves did. “No Motive” asks listeners “was it worth it to lose your soul?” in one of the heaviest songs on the album vocally, giving a stunning ending to a very impressive debut album.
Watch the official video for “Drag Me Into Light” below.
Purchase a copy of “No Motive” when it drops Friday, November 25th on iTunes and Amazon!
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We had the chance to see O-Town in 2016 at Mixtape Festival and were blown away by how incredible they looked and sounded. Their set was SO MUCH FUN (who doesn’t love “Liquid Dreams”?), their outfits were on point (overalls + tie dye = yes), and the new material they played was excellent. We’re excited to hear they are working on their 4th studio album after wrapping up their Summer tour with 98 Degrees.
O-Town launched an official Kickstarter campaign for the album, the first album in the band’s history to be free of any label, funded fully by fans for fans! The campaign was a success – they met their goal in an incredible 7 hours! You can still support the album campaign and earn prizes like the overalls Trevor wore on the My2K Tour, the chance to be their tour manager for a day, or a private O-Town concert. And of course, you’ll get a copy of the new album when it’s released! Head over to their Kickstarter page now to pledge your support for the future of boybands.
What do you get when you mix 90s-alt rock, loud guitars, and ethereal vocals? BIG JESUS. These Atlanta, GA natives are ready to kick down any walls you’ve built around your music loving hearts and they’re hoping you’ll invite Big Jesus into your life. And trust us, you do!
The band just released their debut album called “Oneiric” to much fanfare from AlternativePress to RollingStone – and we’re no exception. This album sets out to punch you in your gut with vocals that you wouldn’t expect to pair so effortlessly and perfectly with the fuzzy, grungy guitars. If you don’t believe us, check out Big Jesus’ brand new video for “SP” below.
Big Jesus are hitting the road this Fall with Good Charlotte and The Story So Far! Check out the dates below and get your tickets now if you haven’t already.
Big Jesus Fall 2016 Tour Dates
Oct 14th – Gasa Gasa – New Orleans, LA
Oct 16th – Lola’s Saloon – Ft. Worth, TX
Oct 19th – The Lowbrow Palace – El Paso, TX
Oct 20th – Club XS – Tuscon, AZ
Oct 23rd – Ventura Theater – Ventura, CA
Oct 25th – The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
Oct 26th – The Fox Theater – Pomona, CA
Oct 27th – The Novo – Los Angeles, CA
Oct 29th – In The Venue – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 30th – Gothic Theater – Englewood, CO
Nov 1st – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
Nov 3rd – The Rave – Milwaukee, WI
Nov 4th – Riviera Theater – Chicago, IL
Nov 5th – Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
Nov 6th – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN
Nov 8th – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
Nov 10th – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA
Nov 11th – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel – Providence, RI
Nov 13th – House Of Blues – Boston, MA
Nov 14th – Playstation Theater – New York, NY
Nov 15th – Starland Ballroom – Sayerville, NJ
Nov 16th – Echostage – Washington, D.C.
Nov 18th – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
Nov 19th – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
Nov 22nd – House Of Blues – Houston, TX
Nov 23rd – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX
Be sure to pick up a copy of Big Jesus’ debut album “Oneiric” on iTunes or Amazon now. Exclusive merch bundles are available here while supplies last.
Your new favorite band, DNCE, just announced they are going to drop your new favorite album, “DNCE,” onNovember 18th! We are so excited to finally have an official release date and for new music from the band! Fingers crossed it will include more fan favorite tracks from their live shows, like “DNCE” and “Good Day.” Stay tuned for an official track listing and pre-order info! Meanwhile check out the album art and an announcement from the band about the big news.
YOU HEARD RIGHT!! YOUR NEW FAV BAND IS RELEASING A F#@KING ALBUM. 11/18. SELF-TITLED. MARK THOSE CALS!! 🗓 pic.twitter.com/2XBVi8fA4I
AJR had promised us some big news was coming soon and they just revealed they are dropping a new EP! The “What Everyone’s Thinking” EP will be released on September 16th. We are so excited for new music from AJR! Their latest single, “I’m Not Famous,” is one of our favorite tracks of the year and Adam, Jack and Ryan always keep things interesting with their unique pop sound.
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