Beloved Oregon-based “little orchestra” Pink Martini will release two new 5-song studio EPs on October 4 via Heinz Records featuring fan-favorite collaborators: Bésame Mucho with Edna Vazquez and Tomorrow with Jimmie Herrod. PRE-ORDER THE EPs NOW NOW HERE AND HERE. Vazquez and Herrod are the two newest members of Pink Martini and have been touring regularly with the band since late 2017. As featured guest singers, their contributions have been warmly received by Pink Martini fans. Bandleader Thomas Lauderdale conceived of and co-produced this double EP release as a way to showcase his enthusiasm for these new musical collaborations. Additionally, debuting today are the new singles “Sola Soy” and “Tomorrow,” which appear on Bésame Mucho and Tomorrow, respectively. Vazquez’s…
Author: Elicit Magazine
The high-energy San Antonio pop punk/alternative band Finding Septembermight be on the brink of finding themselves a new winning formula with the release of their latest single “Hostage.” Led by frontwoman Emily Bayardo’s brawny and rebellious vocals, the track dives into a darker, more dramatic sound than their previous releases. The song and video made its official debut via Substream Magazine. “‘Hostage’ took a completely different turn as we were not only writing it, but also recording the music video for it,” says Bayardo. “It’s a darker track about karma catching up to a person and overall paying the price for shitty…
Seventeen-year-old Alex McArtor has premiered a video for her latest single, “Loving Is The Way” today via Billboard, announcing her new EP, Heart Talk Vol. 1, the first installment in a pair of releases, is set to arrive on October 18. Alex grew up listening to Lou Reed, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Led Zeppelin, and while she credits films like Velvet Goldmine, Garden State and My Private Idaho for providing musical inspiration, there’s always a personal statement at the core of McArtor’s music. WATCH “LOVING IS THE WAY” In the new track “Loving Is The Way”, Alex proves she is nobody’s toy. Written after breaking…
Punk Head Presents the inaugural “A Merry Punking Christmas” featuring 90’s pop-punk bandNerf Herder with special guests The Copyrights, Dan Vapid & The Cheats, and Capgun Heroes. All proceeds from the show will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,Greater Chicago Food Depository, and Toy Box Connection. Pioneers of the late 90’s pop-punk and geek rock movements, Nerf Herder are perhaps best known for their powerful theme to the iconic Joss Whedon TV show, Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Formed in Santa Barbara, California in 1994, Nerf Herder was signed to major label Arista Records soon after their ironic tribute “Van Halen” stormed the Modern Rock charts in 1996. The video for…
Philadelphia noise punks Empath have expanded their massive fall tour to add dates with Vivian Girls, La Dispute and Touche Amore. The band is currently on a full US tour with Mannequin Pussy that also includes dates with Sheer Mag and Guerilla Toss. Last month Empath announced they signed to Fat Possum Records, who is re-releasing their critically acclaimed debut album, Active Listening: Night on Earth and their 2018 Liberating Guilt and Fear EP, available on vinyl for the first time ever. Both are available for pre-order now, and out October 4th. TOUR DATES:9/11 – Cleveland, OH @ Now That’s Class9/12 – Ithaca,…