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How Much Do You Need to Spend While Travelling to Egypt from the UK

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By Mitch Rice

Egypt is a country with rich local history and wonders. Travellers who make a travel plan for Egypt opt for local attractions like Nile river cruise, ancient city of Alexandria, ancient pyramids and tombs and Museums that serve as the perfect tourist spots for history enthusiasts and can leave anyone mesmerized.  Travellers however before making any bookings must consider various costs related to round trip flights, accommodation, and other arrangements for a budget-friendly trip. Following are the aspects that travellers must consider to calculate the cost of travelling to Egypt from the UK:

1. Flight bookings:
Travellers from the UK have to make necessary bookings for a round trip to Egypt. A direct flight from the UK through a popular and reliable airline like British Airways to Cairo for example can cost between £100 to £150. This cost can however shoot upto £300 to £400 during peak months. Therefore it is imperative to select the appropriate airline and opt for pre-booking to get the best flight price. Travellers must be flexible when making travel arrangements to get better deals.

2. Accommodation-based expenses:
Accommodation is another essential decision that can prove costly for travellers from the UK if not properly researched. One can find budget hotels starting from £7 to £10 per night. There are even hostels and guest houses that travellers can select for a budget-friendly stay. Travellers can even find some hotels that offer all the necessary amenities at an affordable cost. ranging between £20 to £30. Pre-booking of accommodation can even help travellers get a discount.

3. Egypt tourist visa cost from the UK
Travellers from the UK can either opt for a visa on arrival and an e-visa for their visa application for Egypt. Egypt tourist visa cost from UK in both cases have been explained as below:

Visa on arrival:
A visa on arrival for Travellers from the UK are available at all major airports in Egypt. With a valid passport and after payment of  £20 fee, travellers can procure a visa on arrival.

E-visa:
Travellers can apply for an E-visa through an online application. One can apply for an e-visa through the official website of Egypt e-visa portal. Through an online application and payment of visa fees of approximately £20, travellers can get their hands on an approved visa before travelling to Egypt. Travellers have to pay a visa fee of £48 for multiple entries within six months.

Considering various expenses, a 7 day trip to Egypt can cost between £300 to £500 depending upon various factors. This estimated cost includes expenses related to accommodation, flight bookings, local travel, experiences, food, and even visa application.

Conclusion:
Travellers can even take the assistance of a service provider who can help with visa application for a more reliable and cost-effective process of visa approval. Atlys is one such company that can assist travellers with visa application and approval. With reliable services, the company helps its clients get their hands on a pre-approved visa for a hassle free trip to Egypt. Their services are affordable and make travel costs more economical for travellers.

Data and information are provided for informational purposes only, and are not intended for investment or other purposes.

Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases Radiant New Single “Summer Love” Ahead Of ‘Black & Gold’ Album

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Joanne Shaw Taylor Releases Radiant New Single “Summer Love” Ahead Of ‘Black & Gold’ Album

British blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor offers a dose of feel-good nostalgia with the release of her new single “Summer Love.” Released today via Joe Bonamassa’s Journeyman Records, the track finds Joanne in a more carefree, radio-ready mode—without letting go of the heart and honesty that have defined her career.

“I specifically had it in my mind that I wanted to write a summer pop single for this album,” Joanne shares. “It’s just something I’ve always loved—driving around Michigan, now Tennessee in summer and having that one song you love to hear on the radio that years later triggers happy memories. I hope this could be that song for someone out there.”

With crisp handclaps, crunchy riffs, and a laid-back groove that begs to be played with the windows down, “Summer Love” tells the story of a fleeting romance that burned bright and ended sweet. “What’s to say, let’s call it what it is / It’ll almost be easy, getting over this,” Joanne sings, striking the perfect balance between wistful and free. “Had love for a season, both had our reasons / It’s only for forever—forever till September.”

“Summer Love” is the latest in a run of singles leading into Black & Gold, Joanne’s highly anticipated new album out June 6th. It follows the moody and emotionally raw “Look What I’ve Become,” the roaring rocker “Hell Of A Good Time,” and the introspective gems “Grayer Shade of Blue” and “I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down.” Each release has shown a different side of Joanne’s artistry, reflecting a record that’s as dynamic as it is deeply personal.

Produced by Kevin Shirley (Black Crowes, Journey, Aerosmith), Black & Gold sees Joanne stretching beyond the boundaries of traditional blues-rock, embracing cinematic textures, soulful pop, and modern guitar grit. From the shimmering cover of Sam Sparro’s “Black & Gold” to the stirring ballad “Who’s Gonna Love Me Now,” the album showcases Joanne’s evolution as a writer, player, and vocalist.

Joanne recently wrapped a string of U.S. Spring Tour dates and is gearing up for a summer packed with major festival and headline performances across North America and Europe and in the midst of announcing a US tour this fall. Known for her fiery musicianship and magnetic stage presence, she continues to captivate live audiences with a setlist that spans fan favorites and new material from Black & Gold. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit joanneshawtaylor.com/tour

Black & Gold by Joanne Shaw Taylor
1. Hold Of My Heart
2. All The Things I Said
3. Black & Gold
4. Who’s Gonna Love Me Now?
5. I Gotta Stop Letting You Let Me Down
6. Summer Love
7. Grayer Shade Of Blue
8. Hell Of A Good Time
9. Look What I’ve Become
10. What Are You Gonna Do Now?

2025 SUMMER TOUR DATES & FESTIVALS
May 30 – Quebec, CA – Festival Des Guitares du Monde
June 13 – Henderson, KY – WC Handy Festival
June 28 – Winter Park, CO – Blues From The Top
July 12 – Salamanca, Spain – Festival Blues Bejar Festival
July 17 – Kirjurinluoto, Pori, FI – Pori Jazz Festival
July 18 – Kent, UK – Maid Of Stone Festival
August 5 – Ridgefield, CT – Ridgefield Playhouse (rescheduled)
August 6 – Riverhead, NY – The Suffolk
August 8 – Salisbury, MA – Blue Ocean Music Hall
August 9 – Holyoke, MA – De La Luz Soundstage
August 10 – North Truro, MA – Payomet Performing Arts Center
August 12 – Arden, DE – Arden Concert Gild
August 15 – Bethlehem, PA – Summer Series Festival
August 16 – Norwich, NY – Chenango Blues Festival

Leftover Salmon Drop New Album ‘Let’s Party About It,’ Announce Red Rocks 35th Anniversary Bash

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Leftover Salmon Drop New Album ‘Let’s Party About It,’ Announce Red Rocks 35th Anniversary Bash

Let’s Party About it, Leftover Salmon’s new album, out today via Compass Records, reaffirms their status as pioneers of blended bluegrass and showcases their unmatched musical chemistry. For the first time ever, the band wrote the album together in a single session as a group.  Longtime friend of the band and storied songwriter Aaron Raitiere (Lady Gaga, Lukas Nelson, Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Anderson East, The Lone Bellow, Trace Adkins, and more) also joined the band for the writing session. The resulting album captures the energy and camaraderie that have defined Leftover Salmon’s three-and-a-half-decade-long career.

The album was recorded at Compass Sound Studio (formerly Glaser Sound Studio, aka “Hillbilly Central”), the iconic birthplace of Outlaw Country, with the band joined by special guests such as Del McCoury (vocals), Sam Bush (fiddle, mandolin), Jason Carter (fiddle), Jeff Coffin (saxophone), and more. The band captured an unmatched level of talent and energy, which shines through on every track.

Ahead of the release, Leftover Salmon shared “Big Wheel.”  A song that Vince Herman (guitar, vocals) says has a very simple message, “The world keeps turning. Find a spot to watch it fly by and ride the wheel.”

The band also shared a new bluegrass song, “Twisted Pine” ft. Del McCoury.  “‘Twisted Pine’ is my way of writing a Bluegrass song that sounds like an old traditional one,” explains Drew Emmitt (mandolin, vocals).  “To me, it’s a metaphor for the changing seasons and life in general. ”

To help commemorate their 35th anniversary, Leftover Salmon will take their celebration to one of the most iconic venues in the country: Red Rocks Amphitheatre on May 26, 2025. This momentous concert will also feature rising bluegrass stars Kitchen Dwellers as a co-headliner, plus Clay Street Unit, along with special guests Bill Payne (Little Feat), Laurie Lewis, Jason Carter, AJ Lee and many more guest appearances before they embark on their Summer Tour with The Infamous Stringdusters and Kitchen Dwellers.  Tickets and up-to-date news can be found at leftoversalmon.com.

Leftover Salmon on Tour

5/9 – From The Earth Brewing Company | Roswell, GA

5/10 – The Windjammer | Isle of Palms, SC

5/11 – The Bier Hall at Intuition Ale Works | Jacksonville, FL

5/16 – Tico Time Bluegrass Festival | Aztec, NM

5/18 – Golden Road Gathering | Placerville, CA

5/23 – DelFest | Cumberland, MD

5/24 – Dark Star Jubilee | Thornville, OH

5/26 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre | Morrison, CO#

6/19 – Utah Arts Festival | Salt Lake City, UT

6/20 –  Sawtooth Valley Gathering | Stanley, ID

6/22 – 4 Peaks Presents Live at the Tower Theatre | Bend, OR

7/9 – Concerts Under the Stars | King of Prussia, PA*

7/10 – Wolf Trap – Filene Center | Vienna, VA*

7/11 – Koka Booth Amphitheatre | Cary, NC*

7/12 – Portsmouth Pavilion | Portsmouth, VA*

7/13 – The Amp Ballantyne | Charlotte, NC*

7/15 – Interlochen Center for the Arts – Kresge Auditorium | Interlochen, MI*

7/16 – Rose Music Center at The Heights | Huber Heights, OH*

7/17 – Peoria Riverfront | Peoria, IL*

7/18 – Meijer Gardens | Grand Rapids, MI*

7/19 – Driftless Music Gardens | Yuba, WI*

7/31 – Lebanon Opera House | Lebanon, NH

8/1 – Wonderland Forest | LaFayette, NY+

8/2 – The Capitol Theatre | Port Chester, NY+

8/7 – Amphitheater at Las Colonias | Grand Junction, CO*

8/8 – Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival | Alta, WY*

8/9 – KettleHouse Amphitheater | Bonner-West Riverside, MT*

8/10 – Marymoor Live | Redmond, WA*

8/12 – McDonald Theatre | Eugene, OR*

8/13 – Britt Music & Arts Festival – Britt Pavilion | Jacksonville, OR*

8/14 – McMenamins Grand Lodge | Forest Grove, OR*

8/15 – The Glow Plaza Festival Grounds | Reno, NV*

8/16 – The Warfield | San Francisco, CA*

9/12 – Bender Jamboree | Las Vegas, NV

9/14 – Bourbon & Beyond | Louisville, KY

10/3 – Mempho Music Festival | Memphis, TN

10/4 – Southern Strings | Aiken, SC

10/10 – The Outpost at New River Gorge | Fayetteville, WV

1012 – Cavefest | Pelham, TN

12/11 – 14 – Strings & Sol | Puerto Morelos, QR

#w/Kitchen Dwellers & more, 35th anniversary & album celebration

*w/ Infamous Stringdusters and Kitchen Dwellers

+w/Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass

Shelby Means Releases “Suitcase Blues” Featuring Billy Strings Ahead Of Solo Debut Album

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Shelby Means Releases “Suitcase Blues” Featuring Billy Strings Ahead Of Solo Debut Album

“I had driven out of Nashville hundreds of times as a touring musician, but this time I was packed up and moving to a different city,” says songwriter, singer, and bassist Shelby Means, who’s spent the majority of her career careening down highways on tour with world-class string bands like Della Mae and the Grammy-winning Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway. The drive she’s remembering here is chronicled in “Suitcase Blues,” the latest single from Means’ debut solo album, Shelby Means. Joined by Billy Strings on harmony vocals and an all-time all-star backing band of Bryan Sutton, Michael Cleveland, Ron Block, and Sam Bush, Means puts a homesick twist on the time-honored road song.

“Heading east with tears in my eyes I sang a little voice memo to my phone,” Means remembers the song’s origins. Written with her husband and fellow musician, Joel Timmons, and producer Maya de Vitry, “Suitcase Blues” feels like a memoir of Means’ time in Nashville and genuine heartache not knowing when she’d return. “Eleven years of paying dues / Glued rhinestones on my cowboy boots / Kickin’ grass with some of Nashville’s best / I got a road gig with an all girl string band / Dragging my bass through foreign lands,” she sings in the song’s second verse. “Hardly home, heartsick, and depressed.”

“The traveling life I have chosen is a lot of ‘hardly home, heartsick, and depressed,’” she says. “I think the ‘suitcase blues’ are relatable for musicians, dogs, and travelers alike!”

A moody chord progression adds trepidation to the arrangement, highlighted by a split banjo and fiddle break, guitar flourishes, and a brief mandolin break. “Bryan, Michael, Ron, and Sam brought incredible life and depth to the recording,” says Means. “Already a very strong collaboration with the band, I was honored that Billy Strings agreed to sing harmony. His voice and energy mixing with mine and the sentiment of the song paint a vivid picture of chasing down a dream on the open road.”

“I don’t know when I’ll be back

I gotta go with Cackalack Jack  

It’s a lonesome road that I choose  

Packing up my suitcase blues”

Fans can stream or purchase “Suitcase Blues” today at this link, check out Means’ previously-released singles, “Farm Girl,” “Streets of Boulder” and “Million Reasons,” at their respective links, and pre-order Shelby Means ahead of its May 30th release right here. To pre-save the album on Spotify, click here. A full list of tour dates can be found below or at shelbyleemeans.com/events-wav.

Catch Shelby Means On The Road:

May 16 – Royal Albert Hall – London, UK #

May 23 – WMOT Finally Friday at 3rd and Lindsley – Nashville, TN

June 4 – The Ramkat & Gas Hill Drinking Room – Winston Salem, NC

June 6 – Midwood Guitar Studio – Charlotte, NC

June 7 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC * (ALBUM RELEASE SHOW)

June 25 – The 5 Spot – Nashville, TN (ALBUM RELEASE SHOW)

July 4 – Soundcheck Summer Music Series – Pinedale, WY

July 6 – Hot House West – Salt Lake City, UT

July 13 – Means House Concert – Laramie, WY

July 17 – Big View House Concerts – Westcliffe, CO

July 18 – Music on the Green Summer Concert Series – Telluride, CO *

July 25 – RockyGrass – Lyons, CO #

Aug. 22 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC ^

Oct. 18 – Henderson Bluegrass – Henderson, NV

Oct. 20 – WoodSongs – Lexington, KY

Oct. 22 – Red Barn Radio – Lexington, KY

* With Maya de Vitry

^ With Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

# With Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

Marcus King Drops “Honky Tonk Hell” And Announces Return Of Family Reunion Festival

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Marcus King Drops “Honky Tonk Hell” And Announces Return Of Family Reunion Festival

Today, the Marcus King Band unveils a first taste of new music with the track “Honky Tonk Hell” out now via American Records/Republic Records.

“‘Honky Tonk Hell’ is an anthem for anyone out there like myself who have struggled with the permanence of sobriety – those who fear the thought they will never again howl at the moon,” King says, “This song for me serves as a reminder to take it all one day at a time.”

The beloved Marcus King Band Family Reunion music festival will return for its ninth installment this summer, taking place in Charleston, SC for the first time ever. Over the course of two days—August 23 and 24—the festival will see performances by the Marcus King Band, Jamey Johnson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Molly Tuttle and more. Tickets and more information are HERE.

This year finds King hitting the road with Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson and Eric Church. Complete list of dates below. He will also be performing at CMA Fest in Nashville on June 6.

Greenville, South Carolina-born, Nashville-based Marcus King started performing alongside his blues guitarist father when he was just eight years old. He made his solo debut with El Dorado (2020), produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. The album was met with widespread acclaim, with the Associated Press calling it “a definite high point of 2020.” It went on to earn King his landmark Grammy nomination for Best Americana Album at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.

He followed up the success of El Dorado with Young Blood (2022), also produced by Auerbach. His sophomore album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Top Blues Albums Chart, describing it as a “staggeringly confident work.” Last year King returned with his third album, Mood Swings, produced by Rick Rubin, of which Rolling Stone describes, “he…goes for something much more daring, vulnerable, and openhearted.”

TOUR DATES
May 9—Grand Junction, CO—Avalon Theater
May 10—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
May 11—Wichita, KS—The Cotillion Ballroom
June 6—Nashville, TN—CMA Fest
June 12—Manchester, TN—Bonnaroo
June 13—La Grange, KY—Showbarn Sessions
August 1—Mammoth Lakes, CA—Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
August 14—Park City, UT—Park City Song Summit
August 15—West Valley City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre†
August 16—West Valley City, UT—Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre†
August 23—Charleston, SC—Marcus King Band Family Reunion Festival
August 24—Charleston, SC—Marcus King Band Family Reunion Festival
August 31—Aspen, CO—Jazz Aspen Snowmass Festival
September 5—Madison, IN—Unbroken Circle Festival At Bicentennial Park
September 12—Lincoln, NE—Pinnacle Bank Arena‡
September 15-21—Seattle, WA—Keeping The Blues Alive at Sea Alaska
September 25—Green Bay, WI—Resch Center§
September 26—Milwaukee, WI—Fiserv Forum§
September 27-28—St. Louis, MO—Evolution Festival
October 2—Detroit, MI—Little Caesars Arena§
October 3—Lexington, KY—Rupp Arena§
October 9—Indianapolis, IN—Gainbridge Fieldhouse§
October 10—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena§
October 11—Cleveland, OH—Rocket Arena§
October 25—Birmingham, AL—Legacy Arena at The BJCC‡
*with Kaleo
†with Chris Stapleton
‡with Cody Johnson
§with Eric Church

Silverstein Announces New Album ‘Pink Moon,’ Drops Explosive Video For “Negative Space”

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Silverstein Announces New Album ‘Pink Moon,’ Drops Explosive Video For “Negative Space”

Following the release of Antibloom, revered rock group Silverstein returns with Pink Moon: the second chapter in their ambitious 16-song double album, conceived and recorded during a transformative stretch in the high desert of Joshua Tree. The album, set to be released on September 12th via UNFD.

Along with the announcement comes lead single and music video “Negative Space”, offering fans their first glimpse into Pink Moon. Following the critically acclaimed Antibloom, this new track pushes everything further: the chaos, the emotion, the dynamic contrast. With its relentless pace, shifting moods, and massive hook, it captures the disorienting feeling of spiraling out, only to land in a crushing breakdown. The video, a surreal and unhinged sequel to the fan-favorite “Don’t Let Me Get Too Low”, was shot guerrilla-style across Las Vegas and delivers on every level. This is Silverstein at their most explosive and cinematic yet.

“I think the coolest thing about ‘Negative Space’ is how off-balance it makes me feel. It’s almost like it’s slightly too fast so it’s always trying to catch up to itself. That, combined with the fact that it’s always switching vibes and using contrasting tones makes for a really interesting 3 minutes,” shares guitarist Paul Marc Rousseau.

Adds front man Shane Told: “This song really has it all. Tons of energy, raw power, a big hook, and a massively heavy breakdown. I also love the lyrics and the photography imagery. On top of it, the video was super fun to make and I think might be our best video as well. So needless to say, I am SUPER excited for people to hear this one. The video is the companion piece and sequel to “Don’t Let Me Get Too Low”. The songs were written together over 2 days with our friend Jon Lundin (Point North) and it completes the story of myself playing a madman burying himself in the Las Vegas desert.”

Born from the same sessions as Antibloom, the songs on Pink Moon were sequenced with intention, offering a distinct yet complementary listening experience. Known for their meticulous attention to flow and emotional pacing, the band crafted both halves to stand on their own while also telling a broader, interconnected story, one that ebbs and crashes like the desert winds that shaped it.

Pink Moon features the only guest appearances on the project, with stunning contributions from Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker and Cassadee Pope – voices chosen mid-process when the band sensed the need to push certain songs into new sonic territory. The result is a bold and diverse body of work that expands Silverstein’s dynamic range while staying true to their emotional core. By releasing the project in two halves, the band has given every song the room to breathe, resonate, and evolve: a fitting strategy for a year packed with touring, celebration, and reflection. The moon has risen. The story continues.

This year, fans around the world are invited to join Silverstein in celebrating their “silver” anniversary with the 25 Years Of Noise Tour. These shows offer a discography-spanning performance and fans are able to vote for their favorite songs from each record to help decide the setlist. The band recently wrapped up the initial legs in North America and the UK / EU alongside Thursday, The Callous Daoboys, Arm’s Length, and Split Chain.

 

The Funeral Portrait Release “Skinny Lies,” Announce Deluxe Album & Major Tour With Ice Nine Kills

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The Funeral Portrait Release “Skinny Lies,” Announce Deluxe Album & Major Tour With Ice Nine Kills

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT keep making serious waves. The emo rock revivalists achieved the #1 spot last November on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay and Mediabase’s Active Rock radio charts with their smash single “Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)” and they’re again enjoying Top Ten success on the same charts with “Holy Water,” which features guest vocals by Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch.

The band—Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums)—is building on their growing success by today (April 25) releasing the lyric video for “Skinny Lies.” The track—sonically bracing and lyrically dark, highlighted by Jennings’ riveting vocal delivery—is one of three brand new songs from the forthcoming deluxe edition release of their critically acclaimed second album GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, due out June 13 via Better Noise Music.

“‘Skinny Lies’ is about the cracks in a relationship finally breaking open—the little white lies we tell each other stacking up until there’s nowhere left to hide,” explains singer Lee Jennings. “It’s that moment when the truth is out, and you find yourself wishing you could go back to the comfort of not knowing. This song captures the tension, the regret, and the raw emotions that come with facing reality.”

In connection with the release of “Skinny Lies,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT is hosting a special giveaway for fans to win a trip to Atlanta for a “Hometown Rock Ritual” concert, with proceeds supporting The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ young people. The grand prize includes round-trip travel to Atlanta, a two-night hotel stay for two, and two VIP tickets to their hometown show with Ice Nine Kills at the Tabernacle on Wednesday, June 4, complete with an exclusive onstage experience. Fans can enter HERE.

Pre-orders for the digital, CD and vinyl copies of the deluxe edition of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY are available here. The digital deluxe collection will include 24 songs, including “Holy Water” feat. Ivan Moody, songs from the CASSANOVA EP and the FROM BEYOND THE ABYSS EP, as well as the recently released versions of “Hearse for Two” feat. Lilith Czar and three brand new songs: “Skinny Lies,” “Evergreen,” and “Lost Boy.” The vinyl and CD two-disc deluxe packages feature 21 tracks, one of which is exclusive to the physical formats (“Friends Like These”).

GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY, released September 13, 2024 via Better Noise Music, consists of 14 tracks of theatrical, dramatic, unapologetic, full-throated flair with guest appearances from Bert McCracken of The Used, Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, and Amanda Lyberg of Eva Under Fire. Get a copy of GREETINGS FROM SUFFOCATE CITY on CD or digital download now HERE.

In touring news, THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT has been bringing their message to the masses with an aggressive touring plan that continues throughout 2025. The band kicked off their own headlining tour April 18 with support from The Rasmus and Archers. THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT will follow these dates on a bill with Ice Nine Kills starting April 30, as well as appearances as part of the Vans Warped Tour, and other big festivals including Louder Than Life, Rocklahoma, Welcome To Rockville, and Rock Fest. Later this year, the band will head to Europe for shows with The Rasmus.

View their latest dates here:
With Ice Nine Kills:
Thu 4/30 Raleigh, NC The Ritz
Sat 5/3 Phoenix, AZ Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (KUPD UFEST)
Tue 5/6 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theater
Fri 5/9 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
Sat 5/10 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple (FESTIVAL)
Tue 5/13 Minneapolis, MN The Fillmore Minneapolis
Sat 5/17 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome To Rockville (FESTIVAL)
Sun 5/18 Chicago, IL Riviera Theater
Tue 5/20 Grand Rapids, MI GLC at 20 Monroe
Sat 5/24 Montclair, NJ Wellmont Theatre
Thu 5/29 San Antonio, TX Aztec Theatre
** Fri 5/30 Dallas, TX RBC Deep Ellum
** Sat 5/31 Austin, TX Come And Take It Live
Sun 6/1 Houston, TX House of Blues
Wed 6/4 Atlanta, GA The Tabernacle
** Fri 6/6 Tampa, FL The Orpheum
** Sat 6/7 Destin, FL Club LA
Sun 6/8 New Orleans, LA The Fillmore (New Orleans)
** Tue 6/10 Birmingham, AL Saturn
Wed 6/11 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
** Headlining with The Word Alive and Melrose Avenue
Festivals:
Thu 7/17 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum (WHQG Radio Show)
Fri 7/18 Grand Rapids, MI Upheaval Festival
Sat 7/19 Cadott, WI Rock Fest
Sat 7/26 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour
Sun 7/27 Long Beach, CA Warped Tour
Sun 8/31 Pryor, OK Rocklahoma
Sat 9/20 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life
With The Rasmus:
11/11 Hamburg, Markthalle (DE)
11/12 Berlin, Metropol (DE)
11/13 Warsaw, Stodola (PL)
11/14 Brno, Sono Centrum (CZ)
11/15 Budapest, Barba Negra (HU)
11/16 Vienna, Simm City (AT)
11/17 Munich, Technikum (DE)
11/18 Milan, Alcatraz (IT)
11/20 Zurich, Komplex 457 (CH)
11/21 Karlsruhe, Substage (DE)
11/22 Saarbrucken, Garage (DE)
11/23 Frankfurt, Batschkapp (DE)
11/25 Cologne, Live Music Hall (DE)
11/26 Utrecht, Tivoli (NL)
11/27 Antwerp, Trix (BE)
11/28 Paris, La Cigale (FR)
11/30 Glasgow, SWG3 Galvanizers (GB)
12/1 Manchester, O2 Ritz (GB)
12/2 Cardiff, Great Hall (GB)
12/4 London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire (GB)
12/5 Southampton, 1865 (GB)
12/6 Nottingham, Rock City (GB)

CORY MARKS Releases Rallying Cry To His Fans, “Are You With Me?” Along With Lyric Video For “Lit Up” From ‘Sorry For Nothing’ Album

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CORY MARKS Releases Rallying Cry To His Fans, “Are You With Me?” Along With Lyric Video For “Lit Up” From ‘Sorry For Nothing’ Album

Canadian country rocker CORY MARKS was so musically inspired by his recent European tour, that he decided to release a brand-new song and lyric video to today (April 25), a musical rallying cry to his fans, “Are You With Me?” via Better Noise Music. MARKS also wanted to share the new lyric video for “Lit Up” from his SORRY FOR NOTHING album, which was released December 6, 2024 via Better Noise Music. The songs have just been released as a double-single on digital outlets HERE (“Are You With Me?”) and HERE (“Lit Up”).

“‘Are You With Me?’ is a song for my fans, for the people loving my music and loving this country rock sound,” exclaims CORY MARKS. “They’re the reason we do this and want to get out on the road and play live no matter how hard, long, tough and unfair smoke and mirrors this music industry can be. There’s nothing like playing live and watching the crowd sing a long and rock out with you. Are you with me?”

With over 350 million global streams to date, CORY has been captivating fans across the country and rock spectrum. Unafraid to stand out and stay true to himself, his third album SORRY FOR NOTHING is an unapologetic double-barreled blast of 13 songs produced by longtime collaborator Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch, Shania Twain, Papa Roach), plus Kile Odell (Nita Strauss, David Draiman), and Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Brantley Gilbert). The album comes as a follow-up to CORY’s successful debut, WHO I AM, which included the hit single “Outlaws & Outsiders.” The song made history as the first-ever Top 10 rock radio-charting single from a Canadian country act and over 230 million global streams to date. The single received Platinum certification in Canada and Gold in the U.S.

SORRY FOR NOTHING’s tracks range from Haggard-like country and virtual bluegrass to straight-up arena anthems and almost Pantera-like hard metal as well as mashing both styles in a single song. Guest appearances include Sully Erna of Godsmack, Travis Tritt and Mick Mars on the Top 20 Active Rock radio-charting single “(Make My) Country Rock” and DL of Bad Wolves on “Guilty.”

CrypticRock.com described the album as one that, “…showcases MARKS’ ability to navigate the deep waters of soulful country ballads and high-energy Rock anthems, creating a barrage of sound that verges on magic, once it permeates your anticipating ears…SORRY FOR NOTHING positions CORY MARKS as a trailblazer in modern Country Rock, a true force to be reckoned with on the international stage, and if he continues pushing boundaries while staying true to his roots, there is truly no stopping this young man. A must-listen..”

While Rocknloadmag.com declared, “MARKS returns with a banger of an album alongside some of the biggest names in the business for a whole host of killer collaborations. What you get is an album overflowing with stadium-sized anthems, banger after banger, that just grips you right from the off….From start to finish this is a great album, if you love your country-rock you’ll be in your element, Marks is a revelation and can only go on great things, 2025 could be his year!”

In touring news, MARKS is currently out in support of Dorothy as part of their “REDEMPTION” tour, which kicked off April 16 in Nashville, TN and lasts through May 2 in Albuquerque, NM. MARKS will then head back to his native Canada for more headlining shows on his “Sorry For Nothing Tour,” which has spanned North America, the U.K. and Europe!

Canadian Tour:
5/9 Sainte-thérèse, QC – Odyscène Cabaret BMO Sainte-Thérèse
5/10 Gatineau, QC – Salle Odyssée
5/11 Drummondville, QC – Maison des arts Desjardins Drummondville
5/15 Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
5/16 Saint-victor, QC – Salloon Desjardins
5/17 Ottawa, ON – Ink & Wheels Big Show
5/22 Oshawa, ON – The Biltmore Theatre (with Drew Taylor)
5/23 Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern (with Dayna Reid, Drew Taylor)
5/24 Hamilton, ON – Mills Hardware (with Drew Taylor)
5/25 St. Catharines, ON – Warehouse Concert Hall (with Drew Taylor)
6/13 Ayer’s Cliff, QC – Rodeo Ayer’s Clife 2025
7/11 Amos, QC – Festival H20 2025
7/19 Timmons, ON – Rock on the River 2025
7/31 Dolbeau-mistassini, QC – Festival Du Bleuet 2025

Katherine Yeske Taylor’s Book ‘She’s A Badass’ Celebrates 20 Women In Rock Who Redefined Feminism

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Katherine Yeske Taylor’s Book ‘She’s A Badass’ Celebrates 20 Women In Rock Who Redefined Feminism

Feminism has always been a complex and controversial topic, as female rock musicians know especially well. When they’ve stayed true to their own vision, these artists have alternately been adored as role models or denounced as bad influences. Either way, they’re asked to cope with certain pressures that their male counterparts haven’t faced. With each successive feminism movement since the 1960s, women in rock have been prominent proponents of progress as they’ve increasingly taken control of their own music, message, and image. This, in its way, is just as revolutionary as any protest demonstration.

In She’s a Badass, music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor interviews twenty significant women in rock, devoting an entire chapter to each one, taking an in-depth look at the incredible talent, determination—and, often, humor—they needed to succeed in their careers (and life). Interviewees range from legendary artists through notable up-and-comers, including Ann Wilson (Heart), Gina Schock (The Go-Go’s), Suzanne Vega, Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Orianthi, Amanda Palmer, and more. Their experiences reveal the varied and unique challenges these women have faced, how they overcame them, and what they think still needs to be done to continue making progress on the equality front. Their stories prove that promoting feminism—either through activism or by living example—is undeniably badass.

The women interviewed for the 20 chapters are: Suzi Quatro, Ann Wilson (Heart), Exene Cervenka (X), Gina Schock (the Go-Go’s), Lydia Lunch, Suzanne Vega, Cherie Currie (the Runaways), Joan Osborne, Donita Sparks (L7), Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Tanya Donelly (Throwing Muses, the Breeders, Belly), Paula Cole, Tobi Vail (Bikini Kill), Laura Veirs, Catherine Popper, Amanda Palmer, Bonnie Bloomgarden (Death Valley Girls), Orianthi, Fefe Dobson, and Sade Sanchez (L.A. Witch).

10 Ways to Grow Your Listeners and Beat Spotify’s 1,000-Stream Minimum

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10 Ways to Grow Your Listeners and Beat Spotify’s 1,000-Stream Minimum

In 2024, Spotify dropped a cold hard truth on indie artists everywhere: songs must hit at least 1,000 streams annually before they generate royalties. For some, this felt like a digital death sentence. For the rest of us? It’s a wake-up call.

So what now?

Whether you’re just getting started or building back better, here’s how to turn your passion project into a repeat-listen magnet using modern methods that work—from someone who’s seen it all, and another who’s still pressing play every day.

1. Make Music Worth Sharing, Not Just Streaming
Spotify’s algorithm is a mysterious thing. But you know what it loves? Songs people send to friends. Write music that hits a nerve, tells a story, sparks a meme, or makes someone say “You have to hear this.” People don’t share background music—they share identity.

2. Build a “First 50” Street Team
Before chasing 1000, chase your first 50 champions. DM them. Text them. Thank them. Ask them to follow, share, and playlist your track. These fans become your foundation. If you don’t know 50 people who will play your track three times, your problem isn’t Spotify—it’s community.

3. Hack the Algorithm With Consistency
Post every week. New content, new clips, new singles—even alternate versions or 30-second voice memos. Spotify watches for activity, not just art. Consistency trains the algorithm and trains your audience to check back in.

4. Use Smart Links and Pre-Saves Like a Pro
Want people to stream your track? Stop sending them to random search pages. Use smart links (like ToneDen or Linkfire) to drive fans directly to Spotify. And pre-save campaigns? They’re like opening weekend for your song—everything rides on that initial spike.

5. Drop Vertical Videos and Reels with a Hook at 0:00
Spotify numbers are now downstream from TikTok and Instagram. Post short-form vertical content where the first second stops the scroll and the next 15 keeps them watching. Use your song. Use captions. Be weird. Be real. Just be there.

6. Make Playlists—Then Pitch to Them
Don’t just beg curators. Become one. Create a playlist that fits your genre, sprinkle your music in, and promote it like it’s a blog. Tag artists. Share it. Build from the inside out. Playlist culture is tribal—lead the tribe.

7. Focus on Listener Habits, Not Vanity Metrics
Spotify gives you data on skips, saves, replays, and sources. Use it. If your skip rate is high in the first 30 seconds, change your intro. If your saves are low, write something stickier. If your repeat rate is high, promote that track harder.

8. Build with Collaborations and Features
Every collaboration is a door to a new audience. Don’t just look for big names—look for artists at your level with passionate listeners. If each of you brings 500 monthly listeners, and you drop a duet or remix, you’ve just cross-pollinated into 1000 streams easy.

9. Email Isn’t Dead. Use It.
Start an email list. It’s your lifeline. No algorithm. No ads. Just you and the people who care enough to click. Share stories, process, and direct Spotify links. Think of it as your fan club. Your tiny label. Your indie empire.

10. Celebrate Every 100 Streams Like You Hit the Charts
People respond to momentum. Post thank-yous when you hit 100, 300, 500 streams. Screenshot your “most played in” cities. Make people feel like part of your win. Gratitude travels fast. And you’ll turn passive listeners into lifelong fans.

Spotify’s new rules may seem harsh—but they’re also an invitation. An invitation to stop waiting for discovery and start building it.

You don’t need a label. You need listeners who care. And they’re out there—scrolling, saving, streaming—waiting for someone like you to remind them why they fell in love with music in the first place. If you’re still looking for help, or have any questions, or looking for more information, email me, I’ll be happy to chat – Eric@ThatEricAlper.com and talk soon!

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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.

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