311 Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Landmark Self Titled Blue Album With Special Reissue!

July 11, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA — Grammy-nominated, platinum-certified rock innovators 311 are celebrating three decades of their iconic self-titled release—known affectionately by fans as the Blue Album—with a special 30th anniversary reissue, out today at 311.com. This definitive 21-track edition includes seven never-before-on-vinyl bonus tracks, compiling every song recorded during the original Blue Album sessions for the first time in one place. A pivotal release in the alt-rock canon, the Blue Album introduced a genre-defying fusion of rock, reggae, … Continue reading 311 Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Landmark Self Titled Blue Album With Special Reissue!

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SOUTHALL BRINGS RURAL ROCK AND ROLL TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY FOR THEIR DEBUT

SURPRISED BACKSTAGE WITH RIAA PLATINUM PLAQUE FOR FAN-FAVORITE HIT, “WHY” —CONTINUED MUSIC CITY TAKEOVER WITH SOLD-OUT SHOW ATCHIEF’S ON BROADWAY NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 30, 2025) — Proving to be a red-hot year, Rural Rock and Roll standouts Southall made their debut at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN, last Wednesday (6/25). Taking part in this year’s historic OPRY 100 celebration, the band graced the biggest stage in Country music to deliver … Continue reading SOUTHALL BRINGS RURAL ROCK AND ROLL TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY FOR THEIR DEBUT

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SLEEPING WITH SIRENS

Announce Fall “Don’t Let The Party Die” Tour with Stand Atlantic and Heart To Gold Sign Up For Fan Club HERE For Presale Access Starting Tuesday, June 24 at 12pm ET / 9am PT General On-Sale: Friday, June 27 at 10am local time at sirensmusic.co/tour Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – The iconic alternative rock band Sleeping With Sirens have just announced their 2025 headlining “Don’t Let The … Continue reading SLEEPING WITH SIRENS

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BARENAKED LADIES KICK OFF HUGELY ANTICIPATED LAST SUMMER ON EARTH 2025 TOUR

TORONTO, ON. (June 10, 2025) – Last Tuesday in Atlanta, MULTI-PLATINUM-selling Rock legends Barenaked Ladies kicked off their wildly anticipated Last Summer On Earth 2025 Tour — a 38-city headline run including stops in major cities all across North America. The eighth edition of the iconic tour will find Barenaked Ladies performing to massive crowds at top-tier venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado (6/17), The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (6/22), The Rooftop … Continue reading BARENAKED LADIES KICK OFF HUGELY ANTICIPATED LAST SUMMER ON EARTH 2025 TOUR

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311 Drops 90s Throwback EP: Vol 1

A Vault-Raid of Classic Live Tracks Alt-rock icons 311 have just unveiled 90s Throwback EP: Vol 1 (Live From The Vault), the first in a special two part collection of never before released live recordings. In celebration of the upcoming July 11 reissue marking the 30th anniversary of the self-titled (Blue) album, the newly released compositions include recordings captured during the original tour cycle for the … Continue reading 311 Drops 90s Throwback EP: Vol 1

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Larry Fleet Has new Music and New Tour!

Country hitmaker Larry Fleet is back with a brand-new single and even more chances for fans to catch him live. The blues-tinged “Like You Used To” finds Fleet searching for answers on a fading love that once burned with passion. Listen HERE. Co-written by Fleet with Jamie Moore and Ernest K., the mid-tempo groove leans into warm country soul as Fleet reflects on the little things … Continue reading Larry Fleet Has new Music and New Tour!

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ROCK LANSING RETURNS SATURDAY

MAY 10 WITH EPIC LINEUP ROCK LANSING 2025 is the ultimate rock music festival coming to Adado Riverfront Park in Lansing Michigan! Get ready for ROCK LANSING, the electrifying event that will set the stage on fire featuring some of the hottest rock acts, this is the one festival that every true rock fan can’t afford to pass up. Join us Saturday May 10 as ROCK LANSING features heavy hitters Badflower, Ayron … Continue reading ROCK LANSING RETURNS SATURDAY

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Alex Miller Releases New Music Video, “She Makes Dirt Look Good”

Young Country traditionalist Alex Miller is diggin’ his new music video, “She Makes Dirt Look Good,” which premiered today on DIRT ROAD COUNTRY. A companion piece to Miller’s latest single, the clip was directed by Alex’s ally Steve Kinney, and filmed over two days in Bowling Green and Hodgenville, Kentucky. “Man, I can’t tell you how much fun this shoot was,” Alex exclaims. “We had drones, pickup trucks, back roads, and some … Continue reading Alex Miller Releases New Music Video, “She Makes Dirt Look Good”

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Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia, June 28, 2024

by Glenn Woodell Fans were in for a treat despite the summer heat as the Red Hot Chili Peppers seemed to satisfy all in attendance. The word in the stands, echoed by so many, was that the show sounded like listening to a record. The audio was so clear and the performance was done so well, that several said it was the best concert they … Continue reading Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Virginia Beach Amphitheater, Virginia, June 28, 2024

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Alex Miller premiers “My Daddy’s Dad” official music video

Country traditionalist and American Idol alum Alex Miller enlisted his eleven-year-old cousin Jak Christopher to help him film his latest music video, “My Daddy’s Dad.” The clip, which premieres today on Taste Of Country, is the current chart-bound single from his new Billy Jam Records EP of the same name. The video opens on a spring morning, with the mists burning off and the cattle lowing as Alex and … Continue reading Alex Miller premiers “My Daddy’s Dad” official music video

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