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Nu-Metal Veterans Saliva Announce Fall 2025 Tour with Earshot, Austin John Winkler, and LYLVC

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Nu-Metal Veterans Saliva Announce Fall 2025 Tour with Earshot, Austin John Winkler, and LYLVC

Saliva just announced they will be hitting the road later this month to kick off a string of shows with support from earshot, the Founder ft. Austin John Winkler and LYLVC on select dates. The run kicks off on Friday, August 31 in Tower, Minnesota.

“I’m pumped to hit the road this fall with such a great lineup. Saliva with Earshot, The Founder featuring Austin John Winkler, and LYLVC. I’m a fan of all of these acts”, Saliva vocalist Bobby Amaru shares, and continues “I discovered Earshot back in the early 2000s and always thought they had a killer sound. Austin’s voice is one of the most unique in rock, and I’ve been a fan since his days of fronting Hinder. I really like his new project!

“LYLVC is the perfect opener. I feel Alyse brings fire, focus, and passion to the stage. I dig touring with artists who are hungry and all about the music. No egos, just a shared love for the grind and the show. This fall, it’s all about raw energy and rock ‘n’ roll.”

SALIVA – FALL 2025 DATES & DETAILS BELOW:

Aug 29 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma*
Aug 31 – Tower, MN – Fortune Bay Casino*
Sep 01 – Mt. Pleasant, MI – Soaring Eagle Casino*
Sep 06 – Valley City, ND – Brady Larson Memorial Derby*
Sep 07 – Minneapolis, MN – Studio B @ Skyway Theatre
Sep 09 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
Sep 10 – McHenry, IL – The Vixen
Sep 11 – Wyandotte, MI – District 142
Sep 12 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Music Lounge
Sep 13 – New Waterford, OH – Daniel J Perry Amphitheatre*
Sep 14 – Reading, PA – Reverb
Sep 16 – Grand Rapids, MI – Elevation @ The Intersection
Sep 18 – Kansasville, WI – 1175 Sports Park & Eatery
Sep 19 – Ringle, WI – Q and Z Expo Center
Sep 20 – Brainerd, MN – Stuart C Mills Field*
Sep 21 – Sioux Falls, SD – Big’s Bar
Sep 23 – Minot, ND – The Original Bar and Nightclub^
Sep 25 – Bozeman, MT – The Elm
Sep 26 – Great Falls, MT – The Newberry
Sep 27 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club Ballroom^
Sep 28 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Sep 29 – Seattle, WA – The Crocodile
Oct 01 – Portland, OR – Dante’s^
Oct 03 – Reno, NV – Virginia Street Brewhouse
Oct 04 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock
Oct 06 – Bakersfield, CA – Nile Theater
Oct 07 – Pomona, CA – The Glasshouse
Oct 08 – West Hollywood, CA – Whisky Go Go^
Oct 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
Oct 11 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
Oct 14 – Corpus Christi, TX – Brewster Street
Oct 15 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
Oct 16 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live

*Festival date, Saliva only
^ Austin John Winkler not performing on this date

Irish Alt-Rock Trio NewDad Share Poignant New Single “Pretty” Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘Altar’

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Irish Alt-Rock Trio NewDad Share Poignant New Single “Pretty” Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘Altar’

Irish alt-rock trio NewDad share the latest glimpse into their forthcoming second album Altar with poignant new single “Pretty”, released today via Atlantic Records. The track stories the band’s love and admiration of Galway – their hometown – and arrives alongside a stunning visualizer set in the City, directed by longtime collaborator Peter Eason Daniels – one of the creative minds behind the visual world of Altar.

“Pretty” was conceived during one of the band’s early writing sessions in Galway last year alongside original band member Aindle O’Beirn, and follows the forerunning punchy-angst of “Roobosh” – the first taste of NewDad’s new era, released last month. While the first track offered catharsis through rage, “Pretty” in contrast, is a tender, introspective moment on the record – equal parts wistful and sharp. “‘Pretty’ is a lighter spin on a key theme of the album, homesickness. It was a way for me to express my adoration for Galway, it’s a love song really,” adds frontwoman Julie Dawson. Shimmering guitars and delicate melodies frame Julie’s hushed vocals as she contemplates “the way home looks, sounds, how even on the darkest, wettest days it’s the most beautiful place in the world to me and I yearn for it every single day of my life.” Like much of Altar, it captures NewDad’s evolving sound: dreamy yet grounded, wide in scope yet intimately personal.

“Coming to a place like London that’s so chaotic and overwhelming really made me appreciate the peace and quiet of home. Also the landscape, being able to see wide open fields and roads with no one on them it’s just so calming and I’m in love with it. That’s why I wrote this song” – Julie Dawson

Written across two years in the aftermath of the band’s relocation from Galway to London, Altar reflects on homesickness, identity, and the emotional cost of chasing a dream. It’s a record that balances light and dark, heaviness and healing, with frontwoman Julie Dawson explaining: “The album itself is where I divulge my love for home. It’s the idea that Ireland is the altar and it’s the thing that I worship, in a way.”

Produced and half co-written by Shrink (Sam Breathwick), with the second half co-written alongside Justin Parker, the album marks a bold step forward for NewDad, expanding their sonic palette by effortlessly blending dream-pop textures with jagged guitar lines and emotionally raw lyricism. Since their debut How in 2020, the Galway-born, London-based trio – Julie Dawson (vocals/guitar), Sean O’Dowd (guitar), and Fiachra Parslow (drums) – have earned international acclaim for their lush, immersive alt-rock sound. Following the release of breakthrough debut Madra in 2024, which saw them tour extensively across the UK, Europe, Asia, and North America and support acts like Pixies, The War on Drugs, and Fontaines DC, the band have grown in both confidence and clarity. Now, with Altar – a reflection on identity, sacrifice, and the tension between comfort and ambition – NewDad are poised to showcase an even bolder evolution and reach new creative heights. Following a huge run of headline shows across China and a run of festivals in Japan and North America, the trio will take the album on the road later this year for a UK/EU tour, full itinerary below

AUGUST

2nd – USA, Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza / Reggie’s Rock Club (w/ Wunderhorse)

6th – USA, Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg

8th – USA, San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands

9th – USA, Sacramento, CA – Channel 24 (w/ Mannequin Pussy)

12th – USA, Portland, OR – Polaris Hall

13th – Canada, Vancouver, BC, Biltmore Cabaret

14th – USA Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s

Americana-Rock Celebration Returns as Allman Betts Family Revival Tour Announces 2025 Lineup and Dates

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Americana-Rock Celebration Returns as Allman Betts Family Revival Tour Announces 2025 Lineup and Dates

Devon Allman and Duane Betts are thrilled to announce the ninth annual Allman Betts Family Revival Tour. The 20-date cross-country tour kicks off in Saint Louis, MO on November 29. The tour will make stops throughout the country, including NYC, LA, and San Francisco, as well as new markets like San Antonio and Tucson.

Hosted by Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of the founding members Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, this celebration is infused with the spirit of brotherhood and musical camaraderie that defines the Allman Brothers legacy. Based on the ensemble cast approach of The Last Waltz, the tour features a revolving cast of artists from the realms of blues, Americana, country, and rock, all coming together for a night of soulful performances.

Over the years, the Revival has welcomed an all-star lineup of guests, including Slash, Robert Randolph, Marcus King, Jason Isbell, Sierra Hull, Sierra Ferrell, Robin Zander, Tal Wilkenfeld, Charlie Starr, and many more.

Nov 29 @ The Factory | Saint Louis, MO
Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Nov 30 @ The Arcada Theatre | St. Charles, IL
Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 2 @ The Palace Theatre | Greensburg, PA
Amanda Shires , Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 3 @ Kleinhans Music Hall | Buffalo, NY
Amanda Shires, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 4 @ Toyota Presents Oakdale Theater | Wallingford, CT
Amanda Shires, G Love, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 6 @ The Beacon Theater | New York, NY
Sierra Hull. G Love, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 7 @ The Paramount | Huntington, NY
Amanda Shires, G Love, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, G Love, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 8 @ Capital One Hall | Tysons, VA
Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 10 @ Tennessee Theatre | Knoxville, TN
Amanda Shires, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 11 @ The Charleston Gaillard Center | Charleston, SC
Amanda Shires, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 12 @ Atlanta Symphony Hall | Atlanta, GA
Charlie Starr, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 13 @ Sunrise Theatre for the Performing Arts | Fort Pierce, FL
Charlie Starr, Amanda Shires, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 14 @ Ruth Eckerd Hall | Clearwater, FL
Charlie Starr, Amanda Shires, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 16 @ The Tobin Center for Performing Arts| San Antonio, TX
Eric Johnson, Amanda Shires, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 17 @ ACL Live | Austin, TX
Eric Johnson, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 18 @ Buddy Holly Hall | Lubbock, TX
Eric Johnson, Amanda Shires, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 19 @ Fox Tucson Theater | Tucson, AZ
Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 20 @ The Orpheum | Los Angeles, CA
Dweezil Zappa, Sierra Hull Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Alex Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

Dec 21 @ The Fillmore | San Francisco, CA
Dweezil Zappa, Sierra Hull, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Robert Randolph, Jimmy Hall, Sierra Green, Orbi Orbison, The Allman Betts Band

The Swell Season Perform Songs from New Album ‘Forward’ on CBS Saturday Sessions

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The Swell Season Perform Songs from New Album ‘Forward’ on CBS Saturday Sessions

The Swell Season-the beloved duo of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova-performed on CBS Saturday Morning: Saturday Sessions last weekend, playing three songs from their acclaimed first new album in 16 years, Forward.

Watch the band’s (featuring bassist Joseph Doyle, drummer Piero Perelli, and additional guitarist Simon Good) gorgeous performances of “Stuck In Reverse,” “People We Used To Be,” and “Great Weight” now.

Released last month, Forward has been earning praise and support from NPR Music, CNN (‘Hollywood Minute’), WNYC’s All of It, Paste, American Songwriter, The A.V. Club, No Depression, All Music, Vinyl Emergency podcast, Songwriters On Process podcast, This Song Is Yours podcast, and WXPN’s World Cafe, among many others.

The Swell Season recently wrapped the first leg of their Forward tour of the U.S. and Canada, and the tour will continue next month in St. Louis, MO, on September 9th. The run includes a September 19th stop at Los Angeles, CA’s The Greek, and a full itinerary is below.

When 16 years have passed since the release of their beloved duo’s previous album, 2009’s Strict Joy, it might be expected that Hansard and Irglova would title a new collection of The Swell Season songs as something commemorative or reflective instead of the succinct Forward. But, as anyone who has followed their career will tell you, The Swell Season doesn’t exactly do things the typical way. First formed by Hansard-then best known as the frontman of Irish rock band The Frames-and Czech pianist and singer Irglova in 2005, The Swell Season released a self-titled LP in 2006 before going on to star in and perform their songs in the film Once. Much-loved and critically praised, the movie catapulted them into the spotlight, and earned the duo the 2007 “Best Original Song” Academy Award for “Falling Slowly” before being adapted into a Tony-winning Broadway smash. Yet they have never spent much time looking back. So when the longtime friends decided amid their respective solo careers to officially reconvene for a handful of Swell Season shows in 2022, it led to not only a larger run of dates in 2023 but a recording session as well. A single, “The Answer Is Yes,” encouraged the pair to converge again in Irglova’s Iceland studio to write a new album in 2024, and from there, well, it seemed there was only one direction for The Swell Season to go. “It felt right to title the record ‘Forward’ because it’s a reunion of sorts, but we’re not going backwards,” Irglova says. “Both of us have grown and changed; we’re in different places and getting to know each other again as the new people we’ve become.”

Indie Rock Veterans Doves Announce ‘Best Of’ Compilation and Winter UK Tour Dates

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Indie Rock Veterans Doves Announce ‘Best Of’ Compilation and Winter UK Tour Dates

Three decades of Doves music is celebrated this winter as the band announce further UK Tour dates and the release of a ‘Best Of…’ compilation, inclusive of unreleased music. Bringing the band’s frequently euphoric and occasionally brooding hits and rarities to record store shelves and stages, a night at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town is included in a run of four, newly announced dates accompanying news that So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves is to be released on multiple formats on Fri 14 November 2025 via EMI North.

All three members of Doves have hand-picked a collection of tracks to feature on So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves. The first such compilation to be pressed to vinyl, Doves promise singles, album tracks and rarities spanning their entire 27 year releasing history, a journey which began with their debut Cedar EP in November 1998. The full running order is to be announced in the coming months.

The band has given fans notice that the compilation will include a previously unreleased track. So, Here We Are: Best Of Doves will arrive on double vinyl, including standard black and collectors’ coloured variants, plus anticipated record shop exclusives. CD editions will also include a fans-only, alternative, deluxe packaging option.

Defiantly pushing through uncertainty to play a run of 16 sold out dates in support of their latest album, Constellations For The Lonely, through late-February and March this year, the Jez and Andy Williams-fronted Doves hint at a busy winter following a hectic summer festival season. Adding new headline dates, opening at Dundee’s LIVEHOUSE on Fri 12 December 2025, the brothers continue to meet fans’ demands to hear popular cuts from Doves’ six studio albums, while co-founding bassist and vocalist, Jimi Goodwin remains absent. Tickets go on general sale on Wed 13 August 2025 at 10am BST.

First announcing a revised live line-up in late 2024, the extensive Doves headline tour that followed included their first hometown dates in over a decade, playing two sold out nights at Manchester Aviva Factory. Since then, the band has continued to play Europe-wide headline and festival dates since, faithfully performing the band’s biggest singles, including There Goes The Fear, Pounding and Black And White Town.

Including their upcoming, landmark headline show at Halifax’s historic Piece Hall and all four, newly announced dates in Dundee, London, Bournemouth and Cambridge, all upcoming Doves UK Tour Dates are confirmed as follows:
Fri 22 Aug – Cumbria, Solfest
Sat 23 Aug – Halifax, Piece Hall
Fri 29 Aug – Lindisfarne, Lindisfarne Festival
Sun 31 Aug – Birmingham, Moseley Folk & Arts Festival
Fri 12 Dec – LIVEHOUSE, Dundee – NEW
Sun 14 Dec – London, O2 Forum Kentish Town – NEW
Mon 15 Dec – Bournemouth, O2 Academy – NEW
Tues 16 Dec – Cambridge, Junction – NEW

Alt-Metal Band Thornhill Join Sleep Token’s Sold-Out “Even In Arcadia” Arena Tour Across the US

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Alt-Metal Band Thornhill Join Sleep Token’s Sold-Out “Even In Arcadia” Arena Tour Across the US

Melbourne’s Thornhill are set to take their biggest stage yet: supporting Sleep Token across their completely sold-out “Even In Arcadia” US arena tour this September and October.

The arena run caps off an extraordinary 2025 for Thornhill, whose third album BODIES has redefined their global trajectory. Since its April release, the album has generated over 22 million streams worldwide, debuted at #8 on Spotify UK’s Top Albums chart, and landed at #4 on Australia’s ARIA Top 50 Albums. In the US, BODIES hit #11 on Hard Music Albums and #35 on Rock Albums.

Speaking on today’s announcement, the band share, “We’re truly honored to be joining Sleep Token on the Even in Arcadia US tour.This is a massive moment for us, and we’re looking forward to connecting with fans across the country and bringing everything we’ve got to the stage every night.”

The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Thornhill just released their striking triple j Like A Version cover of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” this week, showcasing the same fearless creativity that defines BODIES. The cover has sparked conversation across social media, proving once again that Thornhill refuse to be confined by genre expectations.

Thornhill As Special Guests To Sleep Token
“Even In Arcadia” Tour 2025
ALL DATES SOLD OUT

9/16 – Atlanta, GA – Gas South Arena
9/17 – Sunrise, FL – FLA Live Arena
9/20 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
9/22 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
9/23 – Worcester, MA – DCU Center
9/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
9/26 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
9/27 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
9/28 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
9/30 – Lincoln, NE – Pinnacle Bank Arena
10/1 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
10/3 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
10/5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center
10/7 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
10/8 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
10/10 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
10/11 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena

Folk-Psych Artist Jake Holmes Performs “Genuine Imitation Life” Live in Greenwich Village, 1967

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Folk-Psych Artist Jake Holmes Performs “Genuine Imitation Life” Live in Greenwich Village, 1967

In this rare 1967 live performance, Jake Holmes takes the stage in Greenwich Village—likely at The Bitter End—for a stunning folk-psych set featuring “Genuine Imitation Life” and “Sleeping Woman.” Backed by minimal instrumentation and heavy on introspection, the set offers a raw look at Holmes before his iconic jingles and legendary songwriting credits. It’s a time capsule from a defining voice of the era, equal parts poetic and subversive.

Progressive Rock Icons Emerson, Lake & Palmer Rehearse ‘Brain Salad Surgery’ in Stunning 1973 Remastered Footage

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Progressive Rock Icons Emerson, Lake & Palmer Rehearse ‘Brain Salad Surgery’ in Stunning 1973 Remastered Footage

This 1973 rehearsal footage of Emerson, Lake & Palmer offers an electrifying glimpse into the making of Brain Salad Surgery. Captured in crisp HD, the remastered video showcases the trio’s technical prowess and creative chemistry. It’s an essential watch for prog rock fans and anyone curious about how legends rehearse.

Classic Rock Legends J. Geils Band Rock the Joe Franklin Show in Rare 1982 TV Appearance

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Classic Rock Legends J. Geils Band Rock the Joe Franklin Show in Rare 1982 TV Appearance

In February 1982, the J. Geils Band appeared on the Joe Franklin Show at the peak of their fame. Fresh off the massive success of “Centerfold,” the band brought their signature mix of blues-rock energy and showmanship to the small screen. It’s a rare, off-the-cuff performance that captures the band in their prime.

Prog-Fusion Bassist Bryan Beller Revisits Roots with Remix EP ‘Calm Before The Storm’ Featuring Aristocrats Origins

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Prog-Fusion Bassist Bryan Beller Revisits Roots with Remix EP ‘Calm Before The Storm’ Featuring Aristocrats Origins

Bassist Bryan Beller – widely known for anchoring The Aristocrats (Beller + Guthrie Govan/gtr + Marco Minnemann/dr), Joe Satriani, Dethklok, Steve Vai and Mike Keneally – revisits and reimagines parts of his last solo album before both the birth of The Aristocrats and his seminal work Scenes From The Flood (2019), with the remix EP Calm Before The Storm.

Releasing digitally, it focuses on three compositions that represent the core journey of Beller’s 2008 release Thanks In Advance. Those songs – “Greasy Wheel”, “Cave Dweller” and “Love Terror Adrenaline/Break Through” – also all contain Aristocratic lineage of some kind, which makes for an interesting look back.

“In the very first gig with Guthrie Govan and Marco Minnemann at the NAMM show in 2011,” says Beller, “we each brought two solo compositions for a six-song set. Those songs ended up on our 2012 live album, so lots of folks heard the live trio arrangements of those pieces. Meanwhile I was a very young and inexperienced producer back in 2008, and while I was proud of the studio versions of those tunes at the time, I recently thought, ‘Man, I’d like another crack at mixing those. I think there’s more there.’ Also, 2008 is a million years ago in today’s ‘forever now’ culture, and there’s probably people out there who don’t even know this stuff exists. So why not reintroduce it with a fresh take?”

Beller once again called upon sonic sherpa Forrester Savell (Karnivool, Bear McCreary) to remix the three tunes. After mixing Scenes From The Flood and the latest Aristocrats album DUCK (2024), Savell was clearly the right choice to set the soundstage for a new experience.

With “Greasy Wheel” and “Cave Dweller” appearing on The Aristocrats’ Boing, We’ll Do It Live (2012), “Love Terror Adrenaline” contained a unique marker in Beller’s solo catalog: It’s the only work featuring then-future Aristocrats drummer Marco Minnemann.

“‘Love Terror Adrenaline/Break Through’ was an intensely complex and emotionally charged 10-minute piece,” Beller explains, “about experiencing and getting beyond a panic attack caused by all sorts of inner demons. I wanted the song to reflect that struggle, and it’s a beast. I didn’t know Marco that well back then, but I’d played a couple of gigs with him for ex-Frank Zappa guitarist Mike Keneally. There was an intensity and aggression in the way Marco tackled the most difficult passages that instinctively felt right to me. So I brought both Marco and Mike onto this nightmare piece, and they really did incredible things with it.”

The EP also features performances by drummers Joe Travers (Zappa Plays Zappa, Eric Johnson) and Toss Panos (Michael Landau, Larry Carlton); guitarists Rick Musallam (Ben Taylor, Carly Simon) and Griff Peters (John Mayer, Billie Myers); and keyboardist Jeff Babko (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Steely Dan, Sheryl Crow).

The title Calm Before The Storm references Beller’s own personal journey at the time, an emotional whipsaw over several years. “I moved to Nashville in 2006 and started working on ‘Thanks In Advance’ right away. The album’s story chaotically worked towards a calm and peaceful vibe in the end, symbolized by the ‘Break Through’ moment after eight minutes of terrorized adrenaline. That’s where I left the narrative, sitting in a space of optimism and gratitude. Then, life went on and…well, a lot of things happened. And The Aristocrats suddenly exploded out of nowhere a couple of years later.”

“Then, in 2013 my marriage failed and I moved from Nashville back to Los Angeles, with a somewhat infamous stop at a crazypants gas station in Texas occurring along the way. I also learned some things about both myself and human nature that were not exactly aligned with my original ‘Thanks In Advance’ vibes. Working through that cognitive dissonance was the origin of Scenes From The Flood, even though it took six more years to bring it to fruition. And the very first idea for that album was ‘The Storm’, a metaphor for what had swept through my life.

“So the calm moment before everything went nuts – that’s where this EP ends. And I thought the material it took to get there deserved a fresh look.”

Track Listing:
1. Greasy Wheel
2. Cave Dweller
3. Love Terror Adrenaline/Break Through

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