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September 27, 2023

GREGORIAN–The World’s Most Successful Choir–Postpones Upcoming U.S. Tour To Spring 2024

DATE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

GREGORIAN–
THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL CHOIR–
POSTPONES UPCOMING U.S. TOUR
DATES RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING 2024

WATCH A CLIP ABOUT THE POSTPONEMENT HERE

GREGORIAN LIVE IN GREECE, 2023

GREGORIAN—“The World’s Most Successful Choir”—today announced that the group’s first-ever North American tour dates are being postponed into next year based on touring logistics, visa delays and the still recovering U.S. touring market. The Spring 2024 tour will kick off April 4 in Asheville, NC and will include the addition of shows on the west coast and in the southern U.S., expanding upon the initial dates previously announced. The itinerary is filled with theaters and performing arts centers throughout the U.S., Mexico and Latin America. The updated tour dates are below, with additional shows being added to the itinerary while others are still being rescheduled.

Here are some clips about the tour postponement:

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Frank Peterson
Narcis
Amelia Brightman

“It’s unfortunate that the dates are being postponed into next Spring,” says GREGORIAN brainchild and founder and owner of Nemo-Studios and omeN-Publishing Frank Peterson. “We’re still dealing with logistical issues and the tour markets in many ways are still recovering. We do know that when we get to America, the audiences will be rewarded with extraordinary shows. We all offer our thanks to the local public television stations who have been supporting the upcoming tour.”

Watch a clip from the GREGORIAN’s recent performance in Athens, Greece here.

Public television stations across the country have been broadcasting a television special showcasing some of the best live moments from the European shows over the years, and offering premium items only available via the stations, including VIP concert tickets with a meet & greet, PURE CHANTS I & II box set, PURE CHANTS DVD, and the Gregorian coffee table book (including 4 CDs and a Live DVD). All incentives offered will be honored on the new dates.

In advance of next year’s tour, GREGORIAN’s forthcoming new album PURE CHANTS I is still set for release on September 29 on BMG. The new album features mainly classical choral works and hymns plus some folk and pop favorites (full track listing below). GREGORIAN’s take on the historic Latin hymn “Pie Jesu,” features Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music and was produced by Frank Peterson. Listen to GREGORIAN’s version HERE and watch a clip HERE. The new song follows the album’s first single, GREGORIAN’s moving interpretation of Simon & Garfunkel’s iconic “The Sound of Silence (Pure Version).” Listen to it HERE and watch the clip HERE. Pre-order the album HERE.

PURE CHANTS I track listing is as follows:
1. My Little Welsh Home
2. Kyrie Victoria
3. Waiting For Life
4. Pie Jesu (feat. Narcis)
5. Miserere Mei, Deus
6. Ode To Joy
7. In Trutina
8. Ameno
9. She Moved Through The Fair
10. Kyrie XI, A
11. Bailero (feat. Narcis)
12. Adoramus Te Christe
13. Gamenni Kardia (There Are Stars)
14. Beata Viscera
15. The Sound Of Silence (Pure Version)
16. Non Nobis Domine

The 2024 Tour Dates:
April 4, 2024 Asheville, NC Diana Wortham Theatre
April 5, 2024 Newberry, SC Newberry Opera House
April 8, 2024 Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
April 11, 2024 Columbus, OH Athenaeum Theatre
April 12, 2024 Pittsburgh, PA Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall
April 15, 2024 Annapolis, MD Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
April 18, 2024 Carmel, IN The Palladium
April 20, 2024 Concord, NH Capitol Center for the Arts
April 21, 2024 Norwalk, CT Wall Street Theatre
April 22, 2024 Boston, MA City Winery
April 23, 2024 Boston, MA City Winery
April 26, 2024 Kansas City, MO Uptown Theatre
May 17, 2024 Pelham, TN The Caverns
May 19, 2024 Milwaukee, WS S. Milwaukee PAC
May 21, 2024 Lincoln, NE Rococo Theatre
May 23, 2024 Loveland, CO Rialto Theatre

About GREGORIAN:

For over 20 years, more than three million people in 31 countries have been enchanted by GREGORIAN’s live performances. The group’s live performances blend ancient chants with contemporary evergreens for a moving concert experience. These eight classically trained English vocalists, known for their work on “Lord of the Rings,” “Harry Potter,” and “Star Wars” soundtracks, never fail to bring audiences to their feet…multiple times…at EVERY show.

For more information on GREGORIAN:

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INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | SPOTIFY

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September 27, 2023

Alternative Folk Singer-Songwriter JESSE AHERN Shares Music Video for “The Older I Get (feat. Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys & Jaime Wyatt)”

DT: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

ALTERNATIVE FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER & GUITARIST
JESSE AHERN
REVEALS MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE
“THE OLDER I GET (Feat. KEN CASEY of DROPKICK MURPHYS & JAIME WYATT)”
FROM SEPTEMBER 15 ALBUM
‘ROOTS ROCK REBEL’
VIA DROPKICK MURPHYS’
DUMMY LUCK MUSIC RECORD LABEL / [PIAS]

WATCH HERE

BOSTON, MA NATIVE TO JOIN
DROPKICK MURPHYS ON U.S. TOUR THIS FALL
ALONGSIDE THE INTERRUPTERS
SEP. 27 – OCT. 29

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Boston-bred singer-songwriter and guitarist JESSE AHERN’s new album, ROOTS ROCK REBEL, was released Friday, September 15, and marks his debut release via Dropkick Murphys’ Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS] record label. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Ted Hutt (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, The Gaslight Anthem), ROOTS ROCK REBEL is an East Coast mosaic of gritty rock ‘n’ roll and roots inspiration with Americana-style storytelling told in the idiom of a street performer. The 10-track album “creates a meaningful call to action in the tradition of great rambling American buskers,” as proclaimed by SPIN who praised its debut single “Pray” as “a foot-stomping, modern-gospel anthem.” Stream/download ROOTS ROCK REBEL now, as well as pre-order a copy of the album on CD and vinyl (due October 20) at www.jesseahern.com.

JESSE has shared a new music video for the humbling single “The Older I Get” which features guest musicians Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys and country singer-songwriter Jaime Wyatt. The video was directed by Mike Rivkees. Watch “The Older I Get (feat. Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys and Jaime Wyatt)” music video streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“‘The Older I Get’ was almost a throwaway song,” says JESSE. “I had been playing an earlier version of it while on tour in 2022, but something was missing. I brought the song to [producer] Ted Hutt, and he helped me make it the singalong it is now. While on the road with Jaime, she had asked if she could sing it with me onstage and it was a hit, so featuring her was a no-brainer. I felt the last verse was perfect for Ken and am honored that he was up for the task.”

“Everybody’s out there trying to be something they are not, trying to sell an image and a product. Selling their soul for a like or a follow,” CASEY states. “Jesse is the polar opposite. His music, his personality, his core brings me back to the days when none of that mattered. Simpler times when what you saw is what you got. PURE. And this song is Jesse at his best.”

“I met Jesse on tour, we were both opening for Dropkick Murphys and the first song that made me run to the side stage to hear better was ‘The Older I Get,’” shares WYATT. “I instantly started singing a harmony. I was drawn to the humility and wisdom of the lyrics in that song. The verses are dreamy and universal. Jesse Ahern is a really special dude, which makes him such an insightful writer. He’s lived to tell a lot of amazing stories and I cannot wait for the rest of the world to fall in love with his music, like I did.”

JESSE will be seen performing the music from ROOTS ROCK REBEL including previous singles “Pray” and the pro-labor and unionization anthem “Back Against The Wall” as he joins longtime touring partners and friends DROPKICK MURPHYS on their headlining U.S. tour this fall alongside The Interrupters. Catch JESSE at one of the tour’s following stops:

9/27 – Bangor, ME @ Maine Savings Amphitheater
9/28 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
9/29 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion
9/30 – Syracuse, NY @ Upstate Medical University Arena @ Oncenter
10/01 – Charlottesville, VA @ Ting Pavilion
10/03 – North Little Rock, AR @ The Theater @ Simmons Bank Arena
10/04 – Wichita, KS @ WAVE
10/05 – Omaha, NE @ The Astro
10/06 – Springfield, MO @ Shrine Mosque
10/07 – Oklahoma City, OK @ The Criterion
10/08 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
10/10 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel ABQ
10/11 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Broadmoor World Arena
10/12 – Rapid City, SD @ Summit Arena
10/13 – Brookings, SD @ Swiftel Center
10/14 – Fargo, ND @ Scheels Arena
10/15 – Mankato, MN @ Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center – Grand Hall
10/17 – Duluth, MN @ AMSOIL Arena
10/18 – Cedar Rapids, IA @ Alliant Energy PowerHouse
10/19 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
10/20 – Rockford, IL @ BMO Center
10/21 – Saginaw, MI @ The Dow Event Center
10/22 – Toledo, OH @ Huntington Center
10/24 – Buffalo, NY @ RiverWorks
10/26 – Johnstown, PA @ 1st Summit Arena
10/27 – Greensboro, NC @ White Oak Amphitheatre
10/28 – Asheville, NC @ Rabbit Rabbit
10/29 – Huntington, WV @ Mountain Health Arena

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Find more on JESSE AHERN online at:
Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

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Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com

September 22, 2023

YES: On The Road Now With Their Career-Spanning “Classic Tales Of Yes” U.S.Tour

DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

YES:
ON THE ROAD NOW WITH THEIR
CAREER-SPANNING “CLASSIC TALES OF YES” U.S.TOUR
THROUGH NOVEMBER 4 IN RIVERSIDE, CA

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Clockwise from front: Jay Schellen, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood, Geoff Downes, Steve Howe
Photo Credit: Gottlieb Bros.

Following last year’s sold-out U.S. tour, YES—who are Steve Howe (guitars, vocals), Geoff Downes (keyboards), Jon Davison (vocals, acoustic guitar), Billy Sherwood (bass guitar, vocals), and Jay Schellen (drums)—have returned to America with a career-spanning set list. The “Classic Tales Of Yes” tour launched September 21 in Bethlehem, PA and ends November 4 in Riverside, CA.

On this tour—the latest presentation of their ongoing concert series illuminating their classic music—YES is performing many iconic tracks from the influential and pioneering Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ catalog covering 50-plus years as well as music from their acclaimed new album MIRROR TO THE SKY (released May 19 on InsideOutMusic/Sony Music). See below for the in-progress list of tour dates. Go to www.yesworld.com/live for ticketing information.

Ahead of the tour, YES was captured in the photos below at their rehearsals in Lititz, Pennsylvania and shared these quotes.

“We’ve put together a great setlist covering the length and breadth of Yes’ career.” – Steve Howe

“Our ‘Classic Tales of Yes’ tour is one of our most diverse and adventurous tours to date. Spanning the entire fifty-five years of the band (yes 55!), we are introducing tracks from our latest album Mirror To The Sky. I’m sure the fans that are already familiar with the album will greatly appreciate us performing songs from it live. Of course, alongside many of the other Yes classics, we are also adding in a few surprises for good measure. – Geoff Downes

“We so look forward to bringing to the stage many highlights and fan favorites from across the diverse Yes cannon, plus a few selections from our warmly received new studio album, Mirror to the Sky. Come join us beneath the stars!” — Jon Davison

“We are playing some amazing selections from the YES catalog, including a few tracks from our new record Mirror To The Sky. It’s a very exciting show we’ve put together and one I know YES fans will enjoy. See ya there!!!” — Billy Sherwood

“There is so much excitement surrounding this tour. It’s quite expansive—there’s something in it for every YES fan including brand new music from our new record. We’re very much looking forward to performing it!” — Jay Schellen

Before the tour kicked off, YES performed an intimate fan club show in Lititz, Pennsylvania, for which Ultimate Classic Rock was on hand and observed in part: “After opening their set with the title track from 1977’s Going for the One, Yes unearthed ‘It Will Be a Good Day (The River), off 1999’s The Ladder, for the first time since 2000. They also performed 1977’s ‘Turn of the Century’ for the first time since 2014, and several other tracks—including ‘Machine Messiah,’ ‘Time and a Word’ and ‘South Side of the Sky’”— for the first time since 2018. Read the full article HERE.

YES Rehearsal Photos for their 2023 “Classic Tales Of Yes” U.S. tour in Lititz, PA

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Steve Howe; Photo Credit: Ellis Larch

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From left: Steve Howe, Jon Davison, Geoff Downes; Photo Credit: Ellis Larch

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Geoff Downes; Photo Credit: Ellis Larch

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Jon Davison; Photo Credit: Ellis Larch

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Billy Sherwood; Photo Credit: Ellis Larch

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Jay Schellen; Photo Credit: Ellis Larch

The “Classic Tales Of Yes” evening begins with an on-site presentation by world-renowned English artist and designer Roger Dean, whose masterful artwork of striking other-worldly landscapes has graced classic album covers and posters, most prominently by YES and Asia. Every show will feature a Roger Dean gallery in the venue’s reception/foyer area. His work—which also appears on the cover of MIRROR TO THE SKY—has sold more than one hundred million copies worldwide.

Here are the “Classic Tales Of Yes” tour dates in the U.S:

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
Thursday, September 21	Bethlehem, PA	Wind Creek Event Center
Friday, September 22	Philadelphia, PA	The Met
Sunday, September 24	New Haven, CT	College Street Music Hall
Monday, September 25	Portland, ME	State Theatre
Wednesday, September 27	Lynn, MA	Lynn Auditorium
Thursday, September 28	Westbury, NY	NYCB Theatre
Saturday, September 30	New Brunswick, NJ	State Theatre
Sunday, October 1	Englewood, NJ	Bergen PAC
Tuesday, October 3	Oxon Hill, MD	MGM National Harbor
Wednesday, October 4	Greensboro, NC	Steven Tanger Center
Friday, October 6	Charleston, SC	Charleston Music Hall
Sunday, October 8	Pompano Beach, FL	Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Tuesday, October 10	Orlando, FL	Steinmetz Hall
Saturday, October 11	Clearwater, FL	Ruth Eckerd Hall
Friday, October 13	Mobile, AL	Saenger Theatre
Monday, October 16	Cincinnati, OH	Andrew J Brady Music Center
Tuesday, October 17	Nashville, IN	Brown County Music Center
Thursday, October 19	Warren, MI	Andiamo Showroom
Friday, October 20	Cleveland, OH	Temple Live
Sunday, October 22	Joliet, IL	Rialto Square Theatre
Monday, October 23	St. Louis, MO	The Factory
Thursday, October 26	Denver, CO	Paramount Theatre
Saturday, October 28	Salt Lake City, UT	Delta Hall At Eccles Theater
Monday, October 30	Los Angeles, CA	The Wiltern
Tuesday, October 31	Napa, CA	Blue Note Napa
Friday, November 3	El Cajon, CA	The Magnolia
Saturday, November 4	Riverside, CA	Fox Performing Arts Center

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YES ONLINE:
www.yesworld.com
www.facebook.com/yestheband
www.twitter.com/yesofficial
www.youtube.com/user/yesofficial
www.instagram.com/yesofficial
www.soundcloud.com/yesofficial

SRO Press Releases + Assets:
https://sropr.com/portfolio/yes/

For press inquiries regarding YES, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

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September 22, 2023

GOOD RZN Today Release Powerful New Single “Far From Me” Ahead Of The 10/20 Release Of The Their Debut EP

DATE: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

GOOD RZN
TODAY RELEASE POWERFUL NEW SINGLE
“FAR FROM ME”
AHEAD OF THE OCTOBER 20 RELEASE OF THE
THEIR DEBUT EP
‘FALLING IN SLOW MOTION’

“FAR FROM ME”
HIGHLIGHTS THE LOS ANGELES-BASED ALT-POP DUO’S
BRAND OF ALTERNATIVE AND PSYCHEDELIC POP
SEEN THROUGH A LENS OF ROCK AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC
LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE

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Los Angeles-based alt-pop duo Good Rzn—Josie Molasky (vocalist/songwriter) and Tommy Ghirardini (guitarist/producer)—have today (September 22) released the powerful “Far From Me,” the second single from their debut EP FALLING IN SLOW MOTION out October 20. Listen to the song HERE and pre-save the EP HERE.

On “Far From Me,” Good Rzn captivate listeners with their alternative and psychedelic pop, seen through a lens of rock and electronic music. The song weaves a spell with Molasky’s edgy, distorted vocals and Ghirardini’s foreboding guitar riffs, combined with dreamy synthesizer underpinnings and hard-hitting drums.

“The initial concept for the song was based on expressing a feeling of solitude,” reflect Good Rzn about “Far From Me,” which follows the release of the EP’s lead single, “Running Out Of Time.” “We wanted the music to match that isolated energy which is where the wailing guitar came through to mimic a cry out of loneliness.” Read a Q&A below with the band about the single and EP.

Since first releasing music in the fall of 2021, Good Rzn have created a cutting-edge style. The pair’s current catalogue has allowed them to showcase their talents performing at multiple shows including Breaking Sound, Writer’s Block, and WFNM in Los Angeles and PB Avenue in San Diego. Coming off a recent show at the Lost Lake Lounge in Denver, Good Rzn are set to perform at Fergusons Downtown in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 7.

On the Good Rzn-produced FALLING IN SLOW MOTION, they paint the positives and negatives of life as an epic roller coaster ride. The five-track EP gives insight into the feelings the two artists have experienced in their past few years living in Los Angeles. Each song dives into different components of the factors that have influenced the pair since moving to Southern California from Boulder, CO.

“We wanted this collection of music to represent a specific time period of our artistic journey,” says Good Rzn. “We’ve had a lot of amazing moments, but there were also struggles along the way. The creation of these pieces helped us find peace in expressing ourselves and hope it might do the same for our listeners.”

Q&A with Good Rzn

The upcoming EP paints the positives and negatives of your recent experiences. Would “Far From Me” lyrically represent the negative side as it speaks to on being away from someone or something that you love?

GOOD RZN: “Far From Me” was inspired by being away from a loved one, but there’s a duality in the theme where you can also experience growth by going out on your own. The energy of the song is dynamic throughout, representing the ebb and flow of relationships.

What led to writing the darker musical dynamic of “Far From Me” which has that dark, descending riff?

GOOD RZN: The initial concept for the song was based on expressing a feeling of solitude. We wanted the music to match that isolated energy which is where the wailing guitar came through to mimic a cry out of loneliness.”

How was the experience of recording your first EP? Did the EP turn out as expected or were there surprises along the way?

GOOD RZN: The process of finishing our first EP took longer than anticipated. We are very detail-oriented and wanted to make sure that the project met our expectations which in the end we accomplished. Creating something that we are truly proud of was worth all the time and energy we put into it.

As songwriters, are there other influences outside music that impact your aesthetic?

GOOD RZN: We are influenced by our surroundings and love to be in nature. This comes across in our visuals and is combined with post-production editing to create a feeling of surrealism. We want our visual identity to have a cinematic element. This juxtaposition of organic and digital components is a major theme in our music as well, where we focus on mixing live instruments with electronic sounds.

What inspired the name “Good Rzn”? It has a mysterious aura about it.

GOOD RZN: Good Rzn came to us one day after searching for a name for months…it just felt right. It was a long process of searching for the right name and we were both able to relate with Good Rzn. The word “good” brings a positive energy and reminds us to see the good in things. Everything is good

Here’s the track listing for FALLING IN SLOW MOTION:

1. Running Out Of Time
2. Far From Me
3. 123
4. Too Much (Never Enough)
5. Slipping Away

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Photo Credit: Mishko (@mishko.co), Executive Production: Randi Wilens (@randirwmedia)
Photography: Brayten Bowers (@braysbrain)
Graphic Design: Mishko (@mishko.co)
Executive Production: Randi Wilens (@randirwmedia)

Connect with Good Rzn:
WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TIKTOK | FACEBOOK

For more info about Good Rzn, contact SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider: mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk: afaulk@sropr.com

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September 22, 2023

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT Reveal Catchy New Pop-Punk/Rock Track “DARK THOUGHTS” via Better Noise Music

DT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT
DROP CATCHY NEW POP-PUNK/ROCK TRACK
“DARK THOUGHTS”
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 22
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM HERE

WATCH “DARK THOUGHTS” MUSIC VIDEO HERE

THEATRICAL ROCKERS CURRENTLY OUT ON
“EMO DREAMS” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH
ICON FOR HIRE, CONQUER DIVIDE AND CONCRETE CASTLES
THROUGHOUT OCTOBER 27

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THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT – “Dark Thoughts” Single Art (Download HERE)

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT combine modern rock anthems with emo-drenched pop-punk melodies which have garnered them a diverse and unwavering fanbase who consider themselves “outcasts” and relate to the band’s over-the-top theatrics and uncompromising music. Lauded as one of Alternative Press’ “100 Bands You Need to Know,” THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT have today (September 22) shared the new track “Dark Thoughts.” Available digitally, the anthemic “Dark Thoughts” has lyrics that cater to getting rid of the paranoia that can go through your head with the catchy verse: “Can’t drink, Can’t drug, Can’t drown ‘em away / I can’t sleep, Can’t think, Can’t find an escape / From these dark, dark thoughts in my mind.” Stream/download “Dark Thoughts” HERE. Watch the music video for “Dark Thoughts” streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“‘Dark Thoughts’ is a fun and energetic song meant to highlight our own mental health struggles,” states vocalist LEE JENNINGS. “It is deeply rooted in feeling trapped in your own head, like you have no one to reach out to who would understand or have an answer.” He adds: “It’s a statement both about the band and our fans. Depression, anxiety and mental health crisis events are a ubiquitous experience for us and the people who connect with our art. It can be such a terrifying and daunting task to try to overcome, but we hope that by connecting with others, we can support each other as a community in times when things seem the most bleak.”

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT—LEE JENNINGS (vocals), CODY WEISSINGER (guitar), CALEB FREIHAUT (guitar/auxiliary), ROBERT WESTON (bass), and HOMER UMBANHOWER (drums)—further showcase their extravagant antics with each live performance, or as they call them “devotion ceremonies,” utilizing full theatrics, stage décor, costumed actors and more. The band are currently out on the “Emo Dreams” tour across the U.S. and Canada with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide, and Concrete Castles and will celebrate Devil’s Night (October 30) with a special show in Detroit, MI at Saint Andrews Hall with Twiztid. The band recently opened for Ice Nine Kills at their “Silver Scream Concert” as part of the Silver Scream Con and have previously toured with acts including Shinedown, Underoath, Skillet, Bad Wolves, From Ashes To New, Starset, and Pvris along with performing on the Inkcarceration Festival main stage. See full dates listed below.

THE FUNERAL PORTRAIT 2023 DEVOTION CEREMONIES:
9/22 Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace^
9/23 Erie, PA – Basement Transmissions^
9/24 Lakewood, OH – The Winchester^
9/25 Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar^
9/26 Indianapolis, IN – Hoosier Dome^
9/27 Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache at The Intersection^
9/29 Joliet, IL – The Forge^
9/30 Des Moines, IA – Leftys^
10/1 Fargo, ND – The Aquarium^
10/3 Billings, MT – Pub Station^
10/4 Great Falls, MT – The Newberry^
10/6 Boise, ID – The Shredder^
10/7 Spokane, WA – Big Dipper^
10/8 Seattle, WA – El Corazon^
10/10 San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar^
10/12 Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewing^
10/13 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (Parish Room)^\
10/14 Los Angeles, CA – The Mint^
10/15 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick^
10/17 Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place^
10/18 Phoenix, AZ – Rebel Lounge^
10/19 El Paso, TX – Rockhouse^
10/20 Rosewell, NM – The Liberty^
10/21 Lubbock, TX – Jake’s^
10/22 San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger (Small Room)^
10/24 Houston, TX – Scout Bar^
10/25 Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock^
10/27 Destin, FL – Club LA^
10/30 Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall (with Twiztid)
^ “Emo Dreams” Tour with Icon For Hire, Conquer Divide and Concrete Castles

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Credit: Aaron Mash (Download HERE)

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ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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September 22, 2023

Alternative Rock/Pop Trio NEVRLANDS Release Debut LP ‘TIMELESS’ via Better Noise Music; Share Lyric Video for Title Track

DT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NEVRLANDS
RELEASE DEBUT FULL-LENGTH LP
‘TIMELESS’
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 22, VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
STREAM HERE

ALTERNATIVE ROCK/POP TRIO
SHARE LYRIC VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK
“TIMELESS”

WATCH HERE

ANNOUNCE INTIMATE RELEASE SHOW AND PARTY
AT AMITYVILLE MUSIC HALL (AMIITYVILLE, NY)
ON OCTOBER 28

‘TIMELESS” Album Artwork (Download HERE)

NYC-based trio NEVRLANDS touch on their humble beginnings, authentic hardships and down to earth way of life to craft timeless and sincere music that provides listeners with a positive escape and emotional release. Their lyrics consist of relatable themes including love, loss, struggle, triumph, strength, mental health, and self-acceptance, which intertwine succinctly with their unique sonic blend of in-your-face rock n’ roll, grooving alternative, and captivating pop sounds.

The NEVRLANDS trio—vocalist OKAN KAZDAL, guitarist LOUIE MALPELI, and drummer MIKEY PITTELLI—today (September 22) release their debut full-length LP TIMELESS via Better Noise Music. TIMELESS features two completely sonically and musically different producers/teams: alternative/indie rock team HEAVY (The Dirty Heads, Andrew McMahon and the Wilderness, lovelytheband), and ZK Productions (Jimmy Eat World, Mayday Parade, Cartel, All Time Low). Mixing was also divided between Jay Baumgardner (Bush, Seether, Helmet) in Los Angeles, CA and Nick ‘Squids’ Squillante (Hozier, Aloe Blacc, Dirty Heads) in Brooklyn, NY, who also mastered the entire album. Stream/download TIMELESS now digitally or grab a copy on CD (pictured below) HERE.

NEVRLANDS have shared the lyric video for title track “Timeless” streaming below or available directly on YouTube HERE. It follows two previously released songs: “Chemicals” and the debut track “Stay” which Wolf In A Suit praised stating, “There’s something about the track that just hits the spot from the moment you press play…It’s a one-of-a-kind soundscape bound to be a fan favorite and a perfect way to explore the magic of their infectious sound.”

“‘Timeless’ for us is the defining song of the album,” shares NEVRLANDS collectively. “It’s the song that started it all for us, the first domino to fall. At the time it was written, it was our first foray into a new sound and a new energy for Nevrlands, making it a perfect fit for the album title track. ‘Timeless’ is a song about reigniting your passions and releasing yourself from the restraints of time to fulfill your purpose in life.It fully illustrates the spirit of Nevrlands.”

NEVRLANDS have previously toured across the U.S. on Vans Warped Tour as well as opening for acts including Allstar Weekend and Jake Miller. The trio will host a special record release show on Saturday, October 28 in Amityville, NY at Amityville Music Hall for fans 16+ at 4:30pm followed by an intimate 21+ after party and hang with the band which includes an open bar and food at Nostalgia Bar in Bethpage, NY. Tickets for both events are on sale now HERE.

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TIMELESS Track Listing
1. Timeless
2. Stay
3. Chemicals
4. Messed Up Summer
5. Sad Song
6. Gun Fight
7. Ghost of Me
8. I’ll Feel Better
9. Between Us
10. Hit The Floor
11. Fighters
12. Burn

NEVRLANDS
(Credit: Dani Sacco; Download HERE)

SRO PR Assets: http://sropr.com/portfolio/nevrlands/

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and Fire From The Gods. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022. The label has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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September 22, 2023

EVA UNDER FIRE Releases ‘Love, Drugs & Misery – Deluxe Edition’ via Better Noise Music; Drops Ltd. Edition “Unstoppable” T-Shirt In Support of COVENANT HOUSE

DT: SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/SRO PR

EVA UNDER FIRE
RELEASES
‘LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY – DELUXE EDITION’
TODAY, SEPTEMBER 22 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

BAND ANNOUNCE LIMITED EDITION
“UNSTOPPABLE” T-SHIRT
IN SUPPORT OF
COVENANT HOUSE;

“UNSTOPPABLE (FEAT. CORY MARKS)”
CURRENTLY AT #24 ON ROCK RADIO CHARTS
ANNOUNCE FIRST-EVER VINYL OFFERING OF
DEBUT ALBUM DUE DECEMBER 8;
PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE NOW HERE

FEMALE-FRONTED ROCK OUTFIT
SHARE LYRIC VIDEO FOR
“DEVIL IN DISGUISE”
WATCH HERE

LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION Cover Art (Download HERE)

Lauded as one of SIRIUS XM’s 2023 “Ones To Watch,” Detroit-based female-led rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE have today (September 22) released the deluxe version of their acclaimed debut album LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY via Better Noise Music. The deluxe edition includes an additional 10 bonus tracks consisting of new acoustic tracks, remixes by Noise Machine, a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs,” and reimagined tracks featuring country rock labelmate Cory Marks. It also includes the newly streaming track “Devil In Disguise”. Watch the lyric video for “Devil In Disguise” streaming below or HERE.

“We worked so hard on this album; in 2020 we were all ready to release it, then the world shut down and put the brakes on everything,” shares vocalist EVA MARIE. “We had to start all over again in 2022 and now, a year after the release of ‘Love, Drugs & Misery,’ we are looking back and realizing what a wild, amazing ride it’s been. We’re out here playing in front of thousands of fans all around the world and hearing our songs on the radio! This deluxe album has all the things… a never heard before cover, songs that didn’t make it on the original album and some re-mixes too. So, to celebrate the first birthday of ‘Love, Drugs & Misery,’ we thought fans would love to hear all of that together on one special edition. Thank you to all of our fans! We hope you love it!”

To co-align with the deluxe release, EVA UNDER FIRE are excited to reveal the original version of LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY will be offered on vinyl for the first-ever time. A special yellow variant pressing will be released via Better Noise Music on December 8; pre-orders are now available HERE.

EVA UNDER FIRE’s current single “Unstoppable (feat. Cory Marks)” has landed in the Top 25 tracks at Active Rock Radio this week at #24. Earlier this week, the band announced the release of a limited-edition “Unstoppable” t-shirt as part of Spotify’s “Band Shirt Day.” EVA UNDER FIRE have partnered with the non-profit organization Covenant House that provides shelter and resources to youth facing homelessness and will be donating a portion of proceeds to their cause.

“Covenant House always appreciates when members of our community choose to share our mission and our work with others, especially when their network is loyal like that of Eva Under Fire,” says Covenant House International CEO BILL BEDROSSIAN. “We are grateful to be a part of the campaign, which is so fitting for the youth at Covenant House who have faced challenges and have worked so hard to rise from adversity now and in the future.”

Grab the limited-edition “Unstoppable” shirt (pictured below) before it’s gone at https://evaunderfire.myshopify.com/collections/all.

EVA UNDER FIRE recently opened for acts including Pop Evil and Finger Eleven and will next perform two sold-out hometown shows at the famous Flint, MI venue The Machine Shop with Taproot. Earlier this week the band announced a winter tour supporting rock mainstays Bush alongside Better Noise Music labelmates Bad Wolves. See all upcoming dates listed below.

EVA UNDER FIRE Tour Dates
9/30 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT
10/1 Flint, MI – The Machine Shop # SOLD OUT
11/3 Hampton Beach, NH – Wally’s #
11/4 New York, NY – Gramercy Theater #
11/14 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live ^
11/15 Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall ^
11/17 Durham, NC – DPAC ^
11/18 Hershey, PA – Hershey Theater ^
11/19 Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theater ^
11/21 Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center ^
11/24 Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre ^
11/25 Hamilton, ON – First Canadian Centre ^
11/26 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE ^
11/28 Madison, WI – The Sylvee ^
11/30 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha ^
12/3 Billings, MT – MetraPark ^
12/5 Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre ^
12/6 Spokane, WA – The Fox Theater ^
^ with Bush and Bad Wolves
# with Taproot

EVA UNDER FIRE (Download HERE)
Credit: Jeremy Saffer

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/eva-under-fire

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ABOUT COVENANT HOUSE
In 34 cities across five countries, Covenant House builds bridges to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking, meeting their immediate needs for food, clothing, protection, and medical care and supporting them to advance their goals of education and employment on their journey to independence and self-reliance. Founded as a drop-in center in New York City in 1972, Covenant House now serves thousands of children and youth every year in our residential, outreach, and drop-in programs. This year, Covenant House will provide nearly 800,000 nights of safe housing. https://www.covenanthouse.org/

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September 19, 2023

Goldenvoice Announces Schedule For POWER TRIP: October 6, 7 And 8 At The Empire Polo Club In Indio, CA

DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

GOLDENVOICE PRESENTS
ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE FOR

POWER TRIP:
OCTOBER 6, 7 AND 8 EVENT
AT THE EMPIRE POLO CLUB IN INDIO, CA,
THE WORLD’S GREATEST LIVE MUSIC DESTINATION
AND HOME OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Goldenvoice today announced the schedule for POWER TRIP, the historic three-day event taking place October 6, 7 and 8 and bringing together six iconic bands that define loud and powerful music: Guns N’ Roses and Iron Maiden (Friday, October 6), AC/DC and Judas Priest (Saturday, October 7) and Metallica and Tool (Sunday, October 8).

This unique night-time desert setting with unmatched concert production will amplify the experience beyond the traditional stadium or parking lot concert norm with three double-billed headlining performances. This is the most rocking line-up to ever perform in an unparalleled location for heavy music audiences looking for an unforgettable weekend escape. For more information about ticket types, packages and more, head to powertrip.live.

Connect with Power Trip:
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER
FACEBOOK
TIKTOK

Media Contacts:

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Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com

ABOUT GOLDENVOICE

Goldenvoice, creators of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival, operates successful Los Angeles and Bay Area music venues including the Fonda Theatre, The Roxy Theatre, El Rey Theatre, The Novo, Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, The Regency Ballroom and The Warfield. Goldenvoice holds exclusive booking deals at Brookside at The Rose Bowl, Santa Barbara Bowl, Mountain Winery and Frost Amphitheatre. They also have produced events such as Desert Trip, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Day N Vegas, Just Like Heaven and many more. Beginning as an independent punk rock promoter in the early 1980s, Goldenvoice grew to be the preeminent alternative promoter in Southern California by forging strong relationships with both bands and music fans. Currently, Goldenvoice promotes over 2,000 concerts a year in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada plus recently adding North American tours to their growing list of accomplishments. For additional info, please visit www.Goldenvoice.com.

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September 18, 2023

BAD WOLVES and EVA UNDER FIRE To Join BUSH on Winter “Nowhere To Go But Everywhere” North American Tour; Tickets On Sale Friday, Sept. 22 @ 10 AM (Local Time)

DT: SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/SRO PR

PLATINUM-CERTIFED ROCK OUTFIT
BAD WOLVES
&
RISING FEMALE-FRONTED ROCK GROUP
EVA UNDER FIRE
TO JOIN BRITISH ROCK ICONS BUSH
ON WINTER NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
NOVEMBER 14 – DECEMBER 16

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
AT 10:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME

BAD WOLVES’ FOURTH FULL-LENGTH ALBUM
‘DIE ABOUT IT’
DUE NOVEMBER 3
VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC
PRE-ORDER IT HERE;
NEW SINGLE “LEGENDS NEVER DIE” OFFICIALLY ADDED TO ROCK RADIO FOLLOWING 5X #1 SINGLES & MULTIPLE TOP 10 HITS

EVA UNDER FIRE’S DELUXE VERSION OF 2022 DEBUT
‘LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY’
DUE SEPTEMBER 22 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC,
PRE-ORDER IT HERE

Platinum-certified, 5x #1 Hard Rock radio-charting rockers BAD WOLVES and rising female-fronted rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE, who are both signed to Better Noise Music, will join British rock staple BUSH on tour across the U.S. and Canada this winter. The 15-date tour launches November 14 in Orlando, FL and wraps December 6 in Spokane, WA. Tickets go on sale this Friday, September 22 at 10:00 AM (local time) at https://badwolvesnation.com/pages/tour and/or https://evaunderfire.os.fan/. Dates are as follows:

NOWHERE TO GO BUT EVERYWHERE Tour
11/14 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
11/15 Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
11/17 Durham, NC – DPAC
11/18 Hershey, PA – Hershey Theater
11/19 Syracuse, NY – Landmark Theater
11/21 Providence, RI – Providence Performing Arts Center
11/22 Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom *
11/24 Peterborough, ON – Peterborough Memorial Centre
11/25 Hamilton, ON – First Canadian Centre
11/26 Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
11/28 Madison, WI – The Sylvee
11/30 Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
12/1 Welch, MN – Treasure Island Resort & Casino ^
12/3 Billings, MT – MetraPark
12/5 Vancouver, BC – Orpheum Theatre
12/6 Spokane, WA – The Fox Theater
^ Bad Wolves & Bush only
* Eva Under Fire & Bush only

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(l-r): Kyle Konkiel, DL, Doc Coyle, John Boecklin
Credit: Wombat (Download HERE)

BAD WOLVES stretch the boundaries of hard rock with earthquaking heaviness, enigmatic experimentation, and enthralling melodies on their upcoming fourth full-length album DIE ABOUT IT due November 3 via BETTER NOISE MUSIC. Pre-order’s for DIE ABOUT IT are available now on digital download, CD, cassette and/or three vinyl color variants at https://badwolves.ffm.to/dieaboutit.

The group–John Boecklin (drums), Daniel “DL” Laskiewicz (lead vocals), Doc Coyle (lead guitar, backing vocals) and Kyle Konkiel (bass, backing vocals)—recorded DIE ABOUT IT with trusted collaborator Josh Gilbert (As I Lay Dying) who co-produced the album alongside BOECKLIN and DL. The band led the release with the crushingly heavy track “Bad Friends”—a song about cutting out toxic relationships—and their igniting official radio single “Legends Never Die” was the #1 Most Added at rock radio last week and is currently climbing the charts. It follows their five previous #1 singles and multiple Top 10 tracks.

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolios/bad-wolves

EVA UNDER FIRE (Download HERE)
Credit: Jeremy Saffer

Emerging Detroit-based rock outfit EVA UNDER FIRE will celebrate the one-year anniversary of their critically acclaimed 2O22 debut album LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY with a deluxe edition due September 22 via Better Noise Music. Pre-orders for LOVE, DRUGS & MISERY: DELUXE EDITION are available now via digital download at https://evaunderfire.ffm.to/lovedrugsmiserydeluxe.

The deluxe album features guest appearances from Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills), Matt Brandyberry (From Ashes To New), Jonathan Dörr (formerly of Ego Kill Talent) and Cory Marks in addition to new acoustic tracks, remixed tracks by Noise Machine and a cover of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.” EVA shared one of the bonus tracks—a refreshed version of their passionate single “Unstoppable” featuring country rocker Cory Marks on August 4 which is currently making its way up the rock radio charts.

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/eva-under-fire

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September 15, 2023

KillerStar Debut “Should’ve Known Better” Single/Video Today–New Album Featuring Key David Bowie Collaborators Out March 1, 2024

KILLERSTAR
NEW BAND WHOSE ALBUM FEATURES KEY DAVID BOWIE COLLABORATORS
SHARE THEIR DEBUT SINGLE
“SHOULD’VE KNOWN BETTER”
LISTEN HERE AND WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

DEBUT ALBUM OUT MARCH 1, 2024
ALBUM LAUNCH GIG
AT 100 CLUB IN LONDON
SET FOR MARCH 16, 2024

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Rob Fleming & James Sedge of KillerStar. Photo by Jimmy King

KillerStar is a new band led by Rob Fleming (vocals, guitar, synths) and James Sedge (drums). With songs written by Rob and James, the self-titled album features an array of David Bowie’s most trusted collaborators as guests throughout the album: Mike Garson on piano, Earl Slick and Mark Plati on guitar, Gail Ann Dorsey and Tim Lefebvre on bass, Emm Gryner on backing vocals, and Donny McCaslin on saxophone. Collectively they have crafted a sound which fuses the scale of classic rock with sophisticated harmonies and elements of art rock. Today KillerStar share their debut single “Should’ve Known Better” ahead of their debut album, which will follow on March 1, 2024. Listen HERE. Watch the official video directed by JJ Eringa HERE.

KillerStar make a big first impression with “Should’ve Known Better.” It’s an epic song which is rooted in Rob and James’s love of timeless music from the early 1970s to primeval rock ‘n’ roll and sleek hard rock, but its synth textures and driving guitar driven intensity provides a contemporary edge too. Rob’s voice—a vocal delivery filled with drama and conviction—adds another distinctive element, especially as it’s complemented by sophisticated, hook-laden harmonies from Emm Gryner. Mike Garson contributes beautiful avant garde piano, and Gail Ann Dorsey provides driving, melodic bass lines that lock in with the powerful drums from James Sedge.

Rob says, “‘Should’ve Known Better’ contains all the flavours of what we’re trying to do. It has a rock vibe, but with hooks, ambient melodies and layered backing vocals throughout.”

“Should’ve Known Better” was written by Rob, who produced the track with James, before it was mixed by Dave Eringa (Manic Street Preachers, Idlewild) and mastered by Joe La Porta at Sterling Sound.

Collectively, KillerStar’s musicians have contributed to almost every era of Bowie’s vast discography, from the landmark Aladdin Sane to the final goodbye of Blackstar. Although, while the KillerStar name references one of Bowie’s relatively deeper cuts, “Should’ve Known Better” really doesn’t feel like an homage to The Thin White Duke. And that’s simply because it was never intended to be one. Rob and James had recorded the first KillerStar demos independently, without any advance planning on who else would be involved.

Earl Slick says, “Since Bowie died, we’ve all gone off in different directions, but with this album we worked on new material and that was great.”

As you’ll eventually hear on KillerStar’s eponymously named album, there are fleeting touches that recall classic Bowie moments, but really this is something altogether new and exciting. Bowie chose these musicians for their unique style and ability, and that is what they have brought to the record: reunited friends and some new connections, all playing to complement the songwriting rather than to retread the iconic music they created alongside their visionary former leader.

As Emm Gryner considers, “The Bowie alumni have a very special bond and we always will. David united us in a truly special way, where we spent a lot of time together, and to be able to hear each other again in this way was unique.”

KillerStar play a UK Album Launch gig at The 100 Club, London on March 16, 2024.

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Montage photo of Killerstar with Guest Bowie Collaborators

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Website / Instagram / Twitter / Facebook

For U.S. press inquiries regarding KillerStar, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

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