Home Blog Page 368

Starset Announce New Album ‘SILOS,’ Out September 12 on Fearless Records

Eric Alper
-
0
Starset Announce New Album ‘SILOS,’ Out September 12 on Fearless Records

Visionary, sci-fi-inspired rock collective Starset will release their next full-length transmission, SILOS, on September 12th via Fearless Records.

The album will feature two brand new tracks, six interludes, and several recently released songs. In typical Starset fashion, fans are invited to immerse themselves in the band’s layered world via the songs, interludes, and the storylines.

To coincide with the album news, the band has shared its cover of “SHATTERED DREAMS.” Watch the video here. It’s Starset’s take on Johnny Hates Jazz’s international hit “Shattered Dreams” — with a twist. It’s haunting and moody, and in true Starset fashion, the tone of the song can highlight the dystopia of 2025.

SILOS Track Listing:

1. praesens*
2. DEGENERATE
3. SILOS
4. rise of messenger*
5. DARK THINGS
6. SHATTERED DREAMS
7. temple of milton*
8. BRAVE NEW WORLD
9. DYSTOPIA
10. HEAD OVER HEELS
11. SWAY
12. the antihero’s journey*
13. TOKSIK
14. at his altar*
15. AD ASTRA
16. requiem of the order*
*Indicates interludes

Kolton Moore & The Clever Few Share ‘Brave the Weather’ From Forthcoming Album ‘A Place That I Call Home,’ Out September 26

Eric Alper
-
0
Kolton Moore & The Clever Few Share ‘Brave the Weather’ From Forthcoming Album ‘A Place That I Call Home,’ Out September 26

Kolton Moore & The Clever Few have shared their new single “Brave the Weather,” the latest preview of their upcoming sixth album A Place That I Call Home, out September 26. The introspective new song finds Moore exploring the importance of taking care of one’s mental health, especially during life’s more challenging moments.

Moore on the new song: “This song is about navigating through the hard times in life and realizing that you aren’t the only one who struggles with those hard times. ‘There’s nothing wrong with being scared of the storm, you just learn to brave the weather,’ as the song says. This is something I have to remind myself of often. No matter how tough something may seem, it’s okay to be intimidated, but if you push through it, there is always something better on the other side.”

“Brave the Weather” follows the tender “Strawberry Thief” and the anthemic “When We Were Young,” which have garnered praise from Holler, Whiskey Riff and Glide Magazine who praised the band’s “big-hearted twang and songwriting chops.” Produced by GRAMMY-winner Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price), the Texas five-piece’s forthcoming album A Place That I Call Home finds them navigating adulthood while taking stock of hard-earned life lessons along the way. The end result is an album about redefining the meaning of home from a road-warrior band that used to play 250 shows a year when they debuted in 2012.

Made up of frontman Kolton Moore and backed by lead guitarist Ryan Wilcox, bassist Matt Gumley, keys player Sam Jones and drummer Aaron Dowd, the band strikes the right balance between Southern grit and maturity on A Place That I Call Home. With hundreds of millions of streams, they’re now shining a light on their evolution without pulling any of the punches that have landed their music on TV shows like Yellowstone and American Idol.

This fall, Kolton Moore & The Clever Few will be out on the road for a headlining tour, kicking things off on October 9 in Birmingham, AL before making their way to Nashville, New York City, Atlanta, Chicago and more.

Sarah Halter Unleashes Crushing New Single ‘Agitation,’ Blending Brutality and Beauty

Eric Alper
-
0
Sarah Halter Unleashes Crushing New Single ‘Agitation,’ Blending Brutality and Beauty

Sarah Halter returns with a fierce new offering, “Agitation,” available now on all streaming platforms. Blending the intricate rhythms of progressive metal with the emotional punch of alternative, death, and gothic metal, this Pittsburgh-based powerhouse continues to make waves with her relentless creativity and singular vision.

For fans of Spiritbox, Arch Enemy, and Jinjer, “Agitation” is a visceral sonic journey that balances brutality with beauty – a testament to Sarah’s ever-evolving sound. Produced, engineered, and mixed by Benjamin Hull, the track explores themes of emotional unrest and inner turmoil through haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and Halter’s unmistakable vocal power.

Sarah has been building momentum since her critically acclaimed 2022 EP The Doom That Binds Us, which was praised by Metalized, Zware Metalen, and Hellfire-Magazin for its fresh songwriting and dynamic performances. Her 2023 release of an alternate mix and video for “Frozen Magnolias,” followed by the 2024 single “Whisky in the Kitchen,” garnered extensive airplay on online stations like Doc Rock’s Metal Shop 101, Digital Revolution Radio, Metal with an Altitude, and Vibe Tunes Radio.

With 2025 already packed full of live performances, Sarah recently made her second appearance at the Midsummer Metal Festival at Wells Township Haunted House, sharing the stage with Sunless Sky of Pure Steel Records. Known for her explosive solo shows that deliver the full-band experience, Halter continues to impress as a self-made force in the modern metal scene.

“Agitation” stands as a defining moment in Sarah Halter’s already impressive catalog – both a continuation and an evolution of her powerful sound.

Greta Gaines Releases Soulful New Album ‘Bird Before Light’ Out Today

Eric Alper
-
0
Greta Gaines Releases Soulful New Album ‘Bird Before Light’ Out Today

Greta Gaines is excited to announce that her new record, Bird Before LIght, is out today.

According to Gaines, the new album, Bird Before Light, is about getting out of one’s comfort zone as a songwriter, one who typically writes alone and in solitude.” She explains, “It explores certain themes that I find myself wrestling with in midlife — empty nesting, newfound anxiety, resistance to change, grief, and betrayal — while also pursuing faith, finding the simple joy that comes with sharing time with old friends, and immersing myself in the beauty of nature and the natural world.” 

The album, produced by Jim Reilley, mixed by Eric Fritsch and Mill Logan, and was recorded at Ken Coomer’s Cartoon Moon and Eastwood Studios in East Nashville. In addition to Greta playing guitar, the album features drummer Ken Coomer (Wilco), Jim Reilley on bass, Eric Fritsch (Marty Stuart) on electric guitar, piano, keyboards, Grammy winner Tim O’Brien on fiddle and harmony vocals, Adam Ollendorff  (Kasey Musgraves) on pedal steel, Kevin Roentgen (Buckcherry) on electric guitar, and Raul Malo (The Mavericks), and Dan Bern (Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.)
 
She’s earned the praises of the pundits as well. Rolling Stone reviewed her song “Empty Spaces” from her last album, Pale Star; they wrote, “Gaines sings in a clear tone reminiscent of Aimee Mann, while the music blooms from a sturdy folk-rock arrangement into a psychedelic swirl of pinging keys and brass. It’s a cavernous sound that reverberates with the ache of loss.” Americana Highways shared their raves, “with a voice that reflects the most soulful side of modern life, she can mix genres in a way that hasn’t been done before. The singer-songwriter knows that with loss comes new life and that the only way to overcome the sadness is to look for the light. Greta Gaines is truly a spiritualist and sounds like she is still just getting started.” Maverick magazine described her efforts as “grown-up, cool Americana music aimed at people who appreciate lyrics and musicianship.

In addition to making music, Greta was the first Woman’s World Extreme Snowboard Champion; the originator of Freeride, a series devoted to lifestyle, music, extreme sports, and the environment; an advocate for NORML; and former on-air commentator for MTV, ESPN, Oxygen Media, and the and owner and operator of her record label, Big Air Records.

Def Leppard Announce Massive UK and European Tour With Extreme for June and July 2026

Eric Alper
-
0
Def Leppard Announce Massive UK and European Tour With Extreme for June and July 2026

Def Leppard announces UK and EU tour dates in June and July 2026. The 11 dates include headlining the iconic The O2 in London and the Utilita Arena in their hometown of Sheffield. Switzerland, Finland, Germany, and the UK dates will be with special guests Extreme.

The 2026 dates will be the first UK and European headline solo shows since the band’s mammoth sold-out tour run in 2023 alongside Mötley Crüe. The 2023 tour saw the band headline venues across Europe, including selling out the iconic Wembley Stadium. That tour was part of a two-year run that saw the bands sell over 2.1 million tickets across the globe while performing in 27 countries and on five continents!

“We’re looking forward to playing Radio 2 in the Park in Chelmsford this week…our only UK date of 2025. But we’re also very buzzed to announce our UK and Euro dates in 2026! Playing to our home crowd and our fans in Europe is very important to us, and we’ll be bringing a brand new show that will feature some surprises as well as the classics! See you soon!!” Joe Elliott says.

Phil Collen adds, “It’s a dream to be coming back to the UK and Europe in June and July next year. And to be coming back with our good friends, Extreme, is a bonus. It’s going to be an incredible night for all the fans!”

This week sees Def Leppard headline the final night of the Radio 2 In the Park Festival on Sunday, September 7th, before returning to the USA in early 2026 for a month-long Las Vegas residency.

With over 110 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious diamond awards in the U.S., Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Def Leppard have produced a series of classic, ground-breaking albums that set the bar for generations of music fans and artists alike. The group’s spectacular live shows and arsenal of hits have become synonymous with their name. Def Leppard’s influential career includes numerous hit singles and multi-platinum albums, including two of the best-selling albums of all time, Pyromania and Hysteria, capturing the group’s legendary tracks such as “Rock of Ages,” Pour Some Sugar on Me,” “Animal,” and “Foolin.”

2023 also saw the band release their innovative last studio album, Drastic Symphonies, alongside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The critically acclaimed album charted at No. 4 in the UK – the band’s highest UK chart position in 32 years It was recorded at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Def Leppard 2026 UK/European Tour Dates:

June 13 – Rättvik, Sweden @ Dlhalla
June 16 – Helsinki, Finland @ Veikkaus Arena
June 19 – Zurich, Switzerland @ Hallenstadion
June 23 – Dortmund, Germany @ Westfalenhalle
June 26 – Belfast, UK @ Belsonic
June 28 – Glasgow, UK @ OVO Hydro
June 30 – Sheffield, UK @ Utilita Arena
July 2 – London, UK @ The O2
July 4 – Birmingham, UK @ BP Pulse Live
July 6 – Manchester, UK @ Co-op Live
July 30 – Wacken, Germany @ Wacken Open Air

ALEXSUCKS Launch New Era With Anthemic Single and Video ‘The Headache’

Eric Alper
-
0
ALEXSUCKS Launch New Era With Anthemic Single and Video ‘The Headache’

 LA-based wildcards ALEXSUCKS have kickstarted their next era with the reveal of a new single and music video “The Headache” out now. “The Headache” illustrates the band’s penchant for unprecedented and undeniable alternative rock bangers.

Across the song produced by Andrew Wells [Jason Mraz, Ellie Goulding], eighties-style synths flash and flicker over a head-nodding beat punctuated by sunny whistling. A loose riff brushes up against the call of woozy lyrics like, “I can’t even sleep it off. I’m at it again, yeah,” which is answered by a slick guitar lead. The track culminates on the chantable chorus, “And now the headache won’t go.”

The accompanying visual mirrors this ebb-and-flow by threading together performance footage from a whirlwind of touring and the group’s various adventures across the country. If you missed their seismic set at Lollapalooza or weren’t in one of the packed houses on the Late Night Drive Home Tour, the clip might be the next best thing!

Jack Coyne’s Track Star* Tests Music Knowledge on NYC Streets With $5 Challenge

Eric Alper
-
0
Jack Coyne’s Track Star* Tests Music Knowledge on NYC Streets With $5 Challenge

In his series Track Star*, Jack Coyne puts headphones on New Yorkers and even famous musicians, asking them to identify artists for a $5 prize. It’s a playful experiment that reveals just how well people really know their music.


Synthet Explores the Origins of the Iconic Hip-Hop Whistle-Synth, Born from The Ohio Players’ ‘Funky Worm’

Eric Alper
-
0
Synthet Explores the Origins of the Iconic Hip-Hop Whistle-Synth, Born from The Ohio Players’ ‘Funky Worm’

Music vlogger Synthet dives into the story of the whistle-synth, a 90s hip-hop staple that first appeared in Junie Morrison’s solo on The Ohio Players’ “Funky Worm.” What began as funk magic became one of rap’s most sampled sounds.

They Might Be Giants Bring Career-Spanning Set to KEXP

Eric Alper
-
0
They Might Be Giants Bring Career-Spanning Set to KEXP

KEXP, my favorite radio station, hosted They Might Be Giants for an incredible live session on June 16, 2025. The band performed “Moonbeam Rays,” “Anna Ng,” “Doctor Worm,” “Particle Man,” and more. KEXP’s sessions are legendary for blending discovery, nostalgia, and raw energy.


Don’t Believe In Ghosts Shine With New Album ‘But On The Bright Side,’ Out November 7

Eric Alper
-
0
Don’t Believe In Ghosts Shine With New Album ‘But On The Bright Side,’ Out November 7

Celebrated by Alternative Press as one of the “40 Artists You Need to Hear,” Don’t Believe In Ghosts continues to make waves in New York City’s indie rock scene with their signature blend of catchy hooks, uplifting energy, and thoughtful lyrics.

Their new album, But On The Bright Side, arrives November 7th, 2025, following the singles “Driver” (August 29th) and “Outta Your Head” (October 10th). To celebrate, the band will host an album release party on November 15th at Soho Live in NYC.

1...367368369...3,034Page 368 of 3,034

Follow us on Instagram @thatericalper

That Eric Alper

Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

Contact me: eric@thatericalper.com

Popular posts

Popular category

© Copyright - That Eric Alper