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February 21, 2020

Nordic Folk Band WARDRUNA Reveal Debut Single & Music Video “GRÁ”

DT: FEBRUARY 21, 2020

FR: KELLY WALSH

NORDIC FOLK BAND

WARDRUNA
REVEAL FIRST NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO
“GRÁ”

‘KVITRAVN’ OUT JUNE 5
VIA BY NORSE MUSIC (U.S. only)
SONY MUSIC/COLUMBIA RECORDS (World Excl. U.S.)

NORTH AMERICAN FALL SOLO TOUR
9/24 – 10/20

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW

Photo Credit: Kim Öhrling

Following the announcement of their fifth full-length album KVITRAVN–due out June 5 via BY NORSE MUSIC in the U.S. and SONY MUSIC / COLUMBIA RECORDS (worldwide excl. U.S.)–Norwegian folk band WARDRUNA have revealed the first new music for the debut single “Grá” (which translates in English as ‘grey’) with a transcendent music video showcasing the meaningful expressions of Norse traditions that their music honors. See the video for “Grá” streaming below or via WARDRUNA‘s YouTube channel here:https://youtu.be/kFU7nRe7C0A. “Grá” is available now across all digital platforms.

“Grá (Grey) is our song to the wolf,” explains composer and founder Einar Selvik. “It speaks about the ancient bond and relationship between man and wolf. It seeks to address and acknowledge the cost and responsibility of being part of, and not above, nature.

“Once again, we were given the opportunity go to Finland and work with a beautiful and brave rescued wolf called Tihu and her caretakers. The video was directed by our friend Tuukka Koski and his fantastic team at Koski Syväri.”

Wardruna – “Grá” Official Music Video

KVITRAVN (which translates to ‘White Raven’) picks up where the RUNALJOD trilogy left off with 2016’s acclaimed #1 Billboard World Music-charting RUNALJOD – RAGNAROK and uses a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments such as Kravik-lyre, Trossingen-lyre, Taglharpa, Sootharp, Langeleik, Crwth, Goat- horn, Lur, Bronze-lur, flute, Moraharpa in addition to guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg, one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song. Throughout its 11 songs, KVITRAVN discusses Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.

KVITRAVN is available for pre-order now on CD and/or 180-gram 2LP gatefold vinyl (available in black or limited edition white [1,000 copies total worldwide] variant) with a 28-page booklet, in addition to t-shirt bundle options at https://wardruna.aisamerch.com/. Digital pre-orders can be found at https://wardruna.lnk.to/Kvitravn_Album.

KVITRAVN cover artwork

WARDRUNA have had vast worldwide success transcending music genres, cultures and languages while being renowned for their innovative and genre-creating renditions of ancient Nordic traditions including their massive musical contributions to History Channel ́s TV series VIKINGS-which consists of over 60 placements and substantial work on the show’s musical score in addition to appearances by EINAR, who starred and performed on two occasions in Season 3 and 4.

Beyond genre, theirs is a sound that must be truly experienced. Their first-ever concert was held in front of the 1,500-year-old Gokstad Viking ship in Oslo, NO and since then they’ve performed sold-out shows worldwide-including a headlining date at Red Rocks Amphiteatre in Colorado in 2018 along with major festival headlining appearances (Hellfest, Roadburn, Summer Breez, Castle Fest, Echoes & Merveilles, Rock oz Arenes, Rock The Coast).

WARDRUNA will be seen in North America this fall on a solo tour starting in Charlotte, NC on September 24 and concluding in Dallas, TX on October 20. Tickets are on sale now at www.wardruna.com.

Dates are as follows:

DATE	CITY, ST	VENUE
24-Sep	Charlotte, NC	Ovens Auditorium
25-Sep	Washington, DC	Warner Theatre
26-Sep	Brooklyn, NY	Kings Theatre
28-Sep	Boston, MA	The Orpheum Theater
29-Sep	Montreal, QC	M Telus
30-Sep	Toronto, ON	Meridian Hall
2-Oct	Chicago, IL	Auditorium Theatre
3-Oct	Minneapolis, MN	The State Theatre
6-Oct	Calgary, AB	Jack Singer Concert Hall
8-Oct	Vancouver, BC	Queen Elizabeth Theatre
9-Oct	Seattle, WA	Moore Theatre
10-Oct	Salem, OR	Elsinore Theatre
12-Oct	Salt Lake City, UT	The Complex
14-Oct	Oakland, CA	Paramount Theatre
16-Oct	El Cajon, CA	Magnolia
17-Oct	Los Angeles, CA	Orpheum Theatre
18-Oct	Mesa, AZ	Ikeda Theatre
20-Oct	Dallas, TX	The Majestic Theatre

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February 20, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE Teases Fans With Special Clip In Advance Of New Album ‘ORDINARY MAN’

Date: FEBRUARY 20, 2020

From: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

TEASES FANS WITH

SPECIAL CLIP IN ADVANCE OF

HIS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED

NEW ALBUM ‘ORDINARY MAN’

Ozzy is that you?

With Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE‘s highly-anticipated ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records) out tomorrow (February 21), he has shared a special clip in advance of the release. But who is the man under the cloak?! Watch the clip here.

ORDINARY MAN marks OSBOURNE‘s first new solo music in almost 10 years. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album features producer Andrew Watt on guitars, Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses) on bass and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums. Beyond the core band, ORDINARY MAN, features a who’s-who of OZZY friends and collaborators including Elton John, Slash, Post Malone, and Tom Morello. Get the album here.

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AMERICA’s Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell Share New Q&A and 50th Anniversary Tour Dates

DATE: FEBRUARY, 20 2019

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK

AMERICA:

Q&A WITH GERRY BECKLEY AND DEWEY BUNNELL

BAND CONTINUE THEIR

IN-PROGRESS

50^TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR

AMERICA at the London Palladium; Photo credit: Christie Goodwin

On their in-progress 50^th anniversary world tour (see the dates below), the iconic multi-platinum-selling group AMERICA are delivering their distinctive brand of harmony-rich rock, mixed with pop smarts, in soul-searching classic songs that movingly reflect the times in which they were written. The band’s co-founders GERRY BECKLEY and DEWEY BUNNELL are committed to keeping their songs and music fresh onstage every night as they perform all over the world. In the Q&A below, they talk about their special chemistry; pick their favorite scenes in TV shows where their songs have been featured; and recall crazy “Spinal Tap” moments in their career.

From left: Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell

10 QUESTIONS

WITH GERRY BECKLEY AND DEWEY BUNNELL

OF AMERICA:

Congratulations on your 50^th anniversary tour. Looking back, what has surprised you most in your career?

GERRY BECKLEY: “As great as any of the singular successes have been over the years, I’d have to say the longevity itself is something we’d never have considered and probably the greatest surprise.”

DEWEY BUNNELL: “The initial success was a surprise, with the first album and single both going to #1, but I don’t think we ever thought that 50 years later we’d still be performing close to 100 shows a year!”

Every band seems to have a “Spinal Tap” moment. What about AMERICA?

DEWEY: “We’ve had several over the decades, but I’ll never forget when we were taping a Bob Hope Special on the UCLA campus with Bob, John Wayne and Aretha Franklin in front of a large crowd of students who assumed we were performing live, when in fact we were lip-syncing ‘Sister Golden Hair.’ As the taping was in progress, there was a technical problem, so they stopped the tape to restart the shoot. The students were shocked and voiced their displeasure at this reality! We made it clear we’d return for a full LIVE CONCERT soon…which we did!”

GERRY: “I’d say there’s been many ‘Spinal Tap’ moments over the years but a particular Hollywood Bowl Symphony performance comes to mind. It was a symphony show with George Martin conducting, and the finalé involved quite a large amount of pyrotechnics.Unfortunately, some of the sparks fell down over the orchestra and the dress of the lady playing the harp caught on fire. She went running offstage in the middle of the encore and fortunately was OK although obviously quite shaken.”

Many of AMERICA’s classic songs reflected the times in which they were created, such as the questing “Horse With No Name” (with its environmental message at the end); the frank romantic politics of “Sister Golden Hair”; and the war paranoia of “Sandman” (written in part from conversations with returning airmen from Vietnam). What was it like to be artists experiencing all of this and capturing it in your songs?

GERRY: “We’ve been fortunate over the years to have numerous hits that became reflections of their time.”

DEWEY: “We’re all influenced by the times we live in and the changes we go through growing up. It’s a special thing to be able to reflect those events in a song in some way or another.”

AMERICA’s recordings have been licensed for a multitude of placements in films (including American Hustle, The Nice Guys, The Last Unicorn and Girl Most Likely), television shows (among them The Sopranos, Friends, Breaking Bad and Saturday Night Live) and video games (including Grand Theft Auto). Why do you think AMERICA’s songs lend themselves so well to scenes in films and TV shows…and is there a favorite scene you have where your song is used?

DEWEY: “I loved hearing ‘Horse With No Name’ being used in an episode of ‘Breaking Bad’ as Walter White was literally driving through the desert! Many times our songs seem to be simply used to establish the era of the 70’s, but the directors must have their reasons.”

GERRY: “My personal favorite is an episode of ‘The Sopranos’ where one of the characters was taken out (shot) while driving and as the car came crashing to a stop, ‘Sister Golden Hair’ was playing on the car radio. Excellent.”

You guys have a special chemistry with different vocal styles and different lyrical points of view. Can you talk about why the combination works and what the “secret” might be in your “sauce”?

GERRY: “We’ve often said that Dewey writes the outdoor songs and I write the indoor songs. It makes for a nice combo.”

DEWEY: “It’s hard to define exactly what we each bring to the table, but I think Gerry and I have always written from the heart and complement each other’s ‘strengths and weaknesses’ in the process of writing, recording and performing.”

If you were to record a duet with a current artist outside the genre of music you’re known for, who might that be, and which song would you cover and why?

DEWEY: “I’ve always been a ‘one band’ guy. I truly don’t aspire to collaborating with artists outside America, which is my comfort zone, although I admire may other artists from the past and present.”

GERRY: “I’ve been friends with Brandon Flowers of The Killers for a while now and I was recently just listening to their hit ‘Human.’ That’s a song I’d love to cover.”

Which famous American historical event would you like to have witnessed and why?

GERRY: “I’m not great with crowds but I would have loved to witness the inauguration of President Obama. A shining moment in our country’s history.”

DEWEY: “I can only imagine what went through the minds of the people at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. To be there with the likes of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Adams at the beginning of the creation of our democracy must have been incredible.”

What do you look forward to most when you return home from touring, and where is home?

DEWEY: “Of course, there is ‘no place like home’ wherever that may be. Reuniting with my wife and pets, even after short trips, is always a comfort. Whether it’s in L.A. or northern Wisconsin, where we split our time, it’s always great to come home.”

GERRY: “Well, the best part IS the coming home. My wife and I have two lovely homes, one in Sydney, Australia and the other in Venice, CA.”

If you overheard one fan talking to another after leaving a show of yours, what would you like to hear them say about the gig?

GERRY: “‘Those guys are still pretty good.'”

DEWEY: “We hear comments like, ‘I didn’t realize they performed all those songs!’ or ‘I didn’t realize they did that song?’ a lot. It is nice to surprise our audience with our efforts over 50 years, so the best comment is when they say, ‘They’re better than I thought!’

Figurative gun to your head, what is your favorite album of all time and why does it capture your imagination?

DEWEY: “I’d have to say ‘Pet Sounds.’ I was at first baffled by what I was hearing the first time I heard it as a big Beach Boys fan. But after repeated listens I was, and still am, amazed by the beautiful songwriting and incredible production of Brian Wilson. It truly is a masterpiece in every way.”

GERRY: “‘Pet Sounds’… a true masterpiece.”

The band’s ongoing 2020 tour dates are here:

DATE		LOCATION	VENUE
FRI	2/21	Brookville, NY	Tilles Center for Performing Arts
SAT	2/22	Glenside, PA	Keswick Theatre
SUN	2/23	Englewood, NJ	Bergen PAC
FRI	2/28	Milwaukee, WI	Riverside Theatre
SAT	2/29	Wisconsin Dells, WI	Crystal Grand Theatre
THU	3/5	Windsor, ON	Caesars Colosseum
FRI	3/6	Waukegan, IL	Genessee Theatre
SAT	3/7	Nashville, IN	Maple Leaf PAC
THU	3/12	Huntington, WV	Keith Albee PAC
SAT	3/14	Knoxville, TN	Tennessee Theatre
SUN	3/15	Memphis, TN	Orpheum Theatre
TUE	3/17	Greenville, SC	Peace Center for Performing Arts
THU	3/19	Sarasota, FL	Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
FRI	3/20	Clearwater, FL	Ruth Eckerd Hall
SUN	3/22	Orlando, FL	Hard Rock Live
TUE	3/24	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	Broward Center For Performing Arts
WED	3/25	Jacksonville, FL	Florida Theatre
SAT	3/28	Queen Creek, AZ	Good Life Fest Schnepf Farms
THU	4/2	Lawton, OK	Apache Casino Hotel
FRI	4/3	Eureka Springs, AR	The Auditorium
WED	4/15	San Antonio, TX	Tobin Center
THU	4/16	Waco, TX	Waco Hall Baylor w/Symphony
FRI	4/17	Hidalgo, TX	State Farm Arena
THU	4/23	Sioux Falls, SD	Washington Pavilion
FRI	4/24	Mahnomen, MN	Shooting Star Casino
FRI	5/1	Enoch, AB Canada	River Cree Ent Complex
SAT	5/2	Calgary, AB Canada	Grey Eagle Event Center
SAT	6/27	North Bethesda, MD	The Music Center at Strathmore
TUE	7/7	L’Olympia	Paris, France
FRI	7/10	O2 Empire Shepherds Bush	London, UK
SUN	7/12	Cornbury Music Festival	Oxfordshire, UK
WED	7/15	Musical Dome	Köln, Germany
THU	7/16	Capitol Offenbach	Offenbach, Germany
FRI	7/17	Metropol Theater Bremen	Bremen, Germany

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February 18, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE Cancels 2020 “No More Tours 2”

DATE: FEB 17, 2020

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN/MITCH SCHNEIDER

OZZY OSBOURNE

CANCELS 2020

NORTH AMERICAN

“NO MORE TOURS 2” DATES

TO HEAD OVERSEAS

FOR ADDITIONAL MEDICAL TREATMENTS

OZZY OSBOURNE‘s 2020 North American “NO MORE TOURS 2” has unfortunately been cancelled to allow OSBOURNE to continue to recover from various health issues he has faced over the past year. This decision was made to accommodate fans who’ve been holding tickets for rescheduled shows and have been asked to change plans, some multiple times. Following promotional obligations for his new ORDINARY MAN album (out February 21), OSBOURNE will head to Europe for additional treatments.

“I’m so thankful that everyone has been patient because I’ve had a shit year,” OSBOURNE said. “Unfortunately, I won’t be able to get to Switzerland for treatment until April and the treatment takes six-eight weeks.

“I don’t want to start a tour and then cancel shows at the last minute, as it’s just not fair to the fans. I’d rather they get a refund now and when I do the North American tour down the road, everyone who bought a ticket for these shows will be the first ones in line to purchase tickets at that time.”

Refunds are available at the original point of purchase. All refunds, including fees, will be returned directly to the credit card used. Additionally, ticketholders who purchased “No More Tours 2” tickets will have first access to tickets when the next tour is announced.

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February 6, 2020

IAN GOTHE Shares New Single and Video Ahead of Debut Album Release

DT: FEBRUARY 6, 2020

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/KELLY WALSH

IAN GOTHE

SHARES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO
“TAKE ME HOME”
IN ADVANCE OF DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
VIA BLACKBIRD RECORD LABEL

LOS ANGELES RECORD RELEASE SHOW

FOR ‘MEMENTO’
SET FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
AT HOTEL CAFÉ (HOLLYWOOD)

Los Angeles-based acoustic guitarist-singer-songwriter IAN GOTHE has shared a new music video for the third single, the compellingly intimate” Take Me Home,” from his debut solo album MEMENTO, due out this Friday, February 7 via the California-based Blackbird Record Label. The video debuted yesterday, February 5, via American Songwriter.

IAN has also announced a record release show at Hotel Café in Hollywood this Saturday, February 8 where he’ll perform songs from MEMENTO which includes his two previous singles and videos: “Blood on The Rooftops in Montrose” and “Spanish Caravan.” “Blood on The Rooftops in Montrose” is IAN‘s homage to guitarist Steve Hackett of Genesis, while his interpretation of The Doors’ “Spanish Caravan” was originally premiered via Guitar Player and prompted The Doors‘ guitarist Robby Krieger to say: “I love it! It’s tough to cover Doors songs because the originals are so iconic. But Ian wasn’t afraid to stick to the original format and did a great job of capturing the feel. There’s a new flamenco/rock movement happening now in Europe–maybe Ian will lead the way!”

IAN‘s latest video “Take Me Home” was filmed with director Martin Yernazian in different locations in SoCal including Montrose (where he currently resides), Flintridge, Glendale, Burbank and Pasadena. IAN sings the song entirely in Armenian reflecting his history being born and raised in Iran to an Armenian family until he was 14, after which he travelled across various continents until relocating permanently in Los Angeles.

“I wrote ‘Take Me Home’ as an anthem for one of the defining questions of my life, ‘Where do I belong?'” shares IAN. “As I was grappling with emotions suspended in a loss devoid of closure, ‘Take Me Home’ grew to become an ethereal journey through dreams, memories, and imagined futures.

“The moment in the video when I kneel in the cemetery,” elaborates IAN, “is meant to underscore the role of loss in fueling the human drive to belong, and the sojourn throughout the video taps into the desire to escape that we all have at some point, knowing full well that the mind, soul, heart, and pain will follow. Employing the metaphor of dream and the fairytale beauty of the Armenian landscape that is a reflection of what I imagine to be my soul’s home, I worked to create a tale that captures the universal experience of longing to uncover a sense of being, all while again losing that which never existed.

“With this song,” IAN adds, “I attempted to create a space to contemplate loss and question the uncomfortable ambiguity of existence. By painting a picture of dreams and a desire to find home with enough textures and colors, my hope is that listeners can contemplate their own journeys.”

IAN GOTHE – “Take Me Home” Official Music Video

“TAKE ME HOME” Lyrics (translated to English)

Written by Ian Gothe

Come and take me far away

Take me to Yerevan

Come and take me to Goris

Then on to Tatev Monastery

In my dreams, I saw a verdant vineyard

Azure cloud-laced skies in Lake Sevan

An endless field of wildflowers

And a morning drenched in shimmering light

An imperfect melody

An apathetic time

The whimsical wind is beckoning me

The strings of the kanun are singing your song

Take me, take me far

Take me home

Take me, take me far

Take me home

Treasured memories, days of old

Bring the red wine, let it flow

The waves of the river overflow

Like my soul runs to and fro

Carefree thoughts adorn the starry night

Round and round you dance in my head

Take me, take me far

Take me home

Take me, take me far

Take me home

Photo credit: Fred Mendoza

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February 6, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE Celebrates ‘Ordinary Man’ Release With Worldwide Tattoo Event And Los Angeles In-Store Appearance

DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2020

OZZY OSBOURNE

CELEBRATES

‘ORDINARY MAN’ ALBUM RELEASE

WITH WORLDWIDE TATTOO EVENT

AND LOS ANGELES IN-STORE APPEARANCE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 GLOBAL

TATTOO EVENT AND ALBUM LISTENING PARTY

IN 50 MORE THAN CITIES AROUND THE WORLD,

TO BE FOLLOWED BY

IN-STORE SIGNING AT AMOEBA RECORDS IN HOLLYWOOD

ON RELEASE DAY: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21

On the eve of the release (February 20) of OZZY OSBOURNE‘s ORDINARY MAN (Epic Records), more than 50 cities around the world will host celebrations for the largest global tattoo sale and album listening event in history. This will be followed by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter appearing at an in-store signing at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA on release day (February 21).

Fans attending the February 20 events–to be held simultaneously at tattoo shops in 50 cities around the world–will not only have the opportunity to listen to ORDINARY MAN in advance of its release, but they’ll also be among the first to select from a collection of exclusive OZZY-inspired tattoo designs. For more information and to RSVP, click here and watch a video here.

Release day will see OSBOURNE hosting his first in-store in 10 years, set to take place at Amoeba Records in Hollywood, CA at 5:00 PM. To attend: purchase ORDINARY MAN (available on CD, LP or picture disc) in-store at Amoeba Hollywood on February 21. Please note: signing space is limited; line to purchase will form on Sunset Blvd. on February 21, before store opens at 10:30 AM. There is a limit of two copies of ORDINARY MAN per person for signing. No additional items will be signed at this event and no photos with the artist will be possible.

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HEATHER ANNE LOMAX (formerly known as Micheal-Ann) Announces New Album, Debuts New Single “Better Luck”

DT: FEBRUARY 5, 2020

FR: MITCH SCHNEIDER/KELLY WALSH

HEATHER ANNE LOMAX
ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘ALL THIS TIME’

DUE OUT MAY 1

THE BLUESY AND SOULFUL AMERICANA ARTIST

(formerly known as Michael-Ann)

SHARES EXPLOSIVE NEW SINGLE
“BETTER LUCK”

SET TO OPEN FOR AARON NEVILLE

MARCH 14 AT THE CANYON IN AGOURA HILLS, CA

Photo Credit: Neil Kremer

“I am a phoenix I flew out of the fire

Took me for dead, but I rose even higher

Even higher

Oh came back again

Back again

Oh, rose from the dead”

—Heather Anne Lomax, “All This Time” song

HEATHER ANNE LOMAX (formerly known as the artist Michael-Ann) has spent the greater part of the past decade putting her own spin on the Americana and Country-Rock/Blues genre. A strikingly authentic and fearless artist who’s based in Los Angeles and hails from Kansas City, Missouri, HEATHER has announced plans to self-release her sophomore album ALL THIS TIME on May 1. Yesterday, February 4, she premiered the new single “Better Luck” via American Songwriter. “One of the most expressive vocalists around, she combines the sweet folky purity of Joan Baez with the rocking soul of Janis Joplin with hints of Patsy Cline and Linda Ronstadt,” noted the magazine’s Paul Zollo.

“Better Luck” is an explosive song about self-affirmation and strength, set to a mix of acoustic/electric guitars and soaring fiddle work with an insistent percussive groove and vocal chants. HEATHER instantly paints the picture: “Got a rocket/In my back pocket/Full of wishes/Better luck next time.” She says: “I just had the vision of carrying a bottle rocket in my back pocket when I was a kid in the Midwest. My brother and I used to have bottle rocket wars with our neighbors. It’s symbolic about the launching of hope, and how sometimes the rocket’s path can derail but still creates a spectacular explosion in the air.”

The album features 11 original tracks–recorded with the sonics of Elvis Presley‘s “Sun Sessions” and the American Sound Studios “From Elvis In Memphis” in mind–by producer/mixer Jason Hiller and was mastered at Lurssen Mastering by Reuben Cohen and Gavin Lurssen. HEATHER also enlisted an all-star team of renowned musicians to guest on the album including Zachary Ross, Ty Bailie, Ben Peeler-Weissenborn, Aubrey Richmond, David Goodstein, Chris Joyner, Rob Humphreys, Rosa Pullman-Wurlitzer, Maesa Pullman, Ronee Martin, John “JT” Thomas, and Danielle Fife.

Look for HEATHER to open for the legendary soul artist Aaron Neville on March 14 at The Canyon in Agoura Hills, CA. Last month she brought her firepower opening for soul titans War at The Canyon in Santa Clarita, CA. More tour dates will soon be announced.

ALL THIS TIME

Track Listing

1. All This Time

2. Prison Cell

3. Better Luck

4. My Dog

5. Heart Don’t Lie

6. Comfort Me

7. Mr. Popular

8. Crumbs

9. Six Foot Under

10. See You Again

11. Just Like Yours

HEATHER‘s last record, Heavy Load (2014), under her previous name Michael-Ann, was voted one of the Top 10 Americana Records from Los Angeles by Turnstyle, Junkpiled Roots Music Magazine and won Robert Oermann‘s ‘DisCovery of the Week Award‘ by Music Row magazine in Nashville. She has received numerous features across music publications including LA Music Examiner, Music News Nashville, and Lonesome Highway and has opened shows across the country for acts such as Wynonna and The Big Noise, Lee Ann Womack, Blake Shelton, Kenny Rogers, Jeff Bridges, John Hiatt, Richie Furay, Don McLean, Judy Collins, Marshall Tucker Band, Joan Osborne, Melanie, Blood Sweat & Tears and War.

As the song goes, HEATHER ANNE LOMAX was “born in the wagon of a travellin’ show.” She has always known she was adopted, and after years of searching, she found her birth family. HEATHER discovered that she had been born into a lineage of both artistic and musical family members. She is related to the late radio sports broadcaster Stan Lomax of WOR NY, cousin to the well-known ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax; her mother was an artist and a musician, and her grandmother was on Broadway. And so, like the prodigal daughter, she returned to her original birth name, HEATHER ANNE LOMAX.

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February 5, 2020

Mongolian Rock Sensation THE HU Announce 2020 U.S. Tour and Festival Dates

DT: FEBRUARY 5, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH / MITCH SCHNEIDER

FOLLOWING THEIR MASSIVE GLOBAL DEBUT IN 2019,

THE HU ANNOUNCES NEW U.S. FESTIVAL AND HEADLINE DATES STARTING APRIL 10^TH AT COACHELLA

MONGOLIAN ROCK SENSATION’S CURRENT SINGLE

“YUVE YUVE YU (FEAT. FROM ASHES TO NEW)” IS CURRENTLY

#8 ON THE ACTIVE ROCK CHARTS

Mongolian rock sensation THE HU–who ended 2019 with a 75% sold-out North American tour in support of their debut album, THE GEREG (Better Noise Music)–has announced a new U.S. headlining tour. Starting on April 10 at Coachella in Indio, CA, the tour will take them through May 24 in Dallas, TX. This will follow the band’s current sold-out European/UK run.

“We’re so excited by the reaction to our performances and tours everywhere. Our fans are the best and we are humbled by their overwhelming support. We can’t wait to return to the USA and perform at Coachella and so many other great festivals and venues.” – The Hu

THE HU’s current single “Yuve Yuve Yu (feat. From Ashes To New)” is currently at #8 and rising on the Active Rock Charts. The success of the single is a ‘win’ for diversity in the Rock genre as a whole, with lyrics primarily in Mongolian.

THE HU has been making waves across the globe with many sold-out shows and festival appearances presenting their signature brand of “hunnu rock“–a one-of-a-kind mixture of Western rock music combined with traditional Mongolian instrumentation and throat-singing sung in their native language.

The impact they made in 2019 worldwide is also evident in the critical acclaim and year-end best-of lists that THE GEREG appeared on. Loudwire listed THE GEREG among its Top Albums of 2019 and Revolver Magazine included the band’s video for “The Great Chinggis Khaan” among their Top 10 of the year. In the UK THE GEREG placed among Top Albums of 2019 in Classic Rock and Metal Hammer magazines.

“With so bracing a combination of sights and sounds, the Hu have been forging a highly improbable connection between the complexities of traditional Mongolian music and the 10-ton force of western metal,” wrote Jim Farber in The Guardian (10/22/19).

THE HU’s return to the U.S.:

DATE	CITY	VENUE	SUPPORT
Fri-Apr-10-20	Indio, CA	Coachella	N/A
Sat-Apr-11-20	Bakersfield, CA	The Well	King Nun
Sun-Apr-12-20	Fresno, CA	Strummer’s	King Nun
Tue-Apr-14-20	Albuquerque, NM	Sunshine Theater	King Nun
Wed-Apr-15-20	Tucson, AZ	Rialto	King Nun
Fri-Apr-17-20	Indio, CA	Coachella	N/A
Sun-Apr-19-20	Denver, CO	Ogden Theatre	King Nun
Mon-Apr-20-20	Boulder, CO	The Boulder Theatre	King Nun
Wed-Apr-22-20	Kansas City, MO	The Truman	King Nun
Thu-Apr-23-20	Minneapolis, MN	The Fillmore Minneapolis	King Nun
Fri-Apr-24-20	Milwaukee, WI	The Rave	King Nun
Sun-Apr-26-20	Detroit, MI	Majestic Theatre	King Nun
Mon-Apr-27-20	Angola, IN	The Eclectic Room	King Nun
Tue-Apr-28-20	Indianapolis, IN	Deluxe @ Old National Centre	King Nun
Wed-Apr-29-20	Nashville, TN	Cannery Ballroom	King Nun
Fri-May-01-20	Concord, NC	Epicenter	N/A
Sun-May-03-20	Atlanta, GA	Masquerade – Heaven Stage	King Nun
Tue-May-05-20	New Orleans, LA	The Joy Theatre	Des Rocs
Wed-May-06-20	Pensacola, FL	Vinyl Music Hall	Des Rocs
Sat-May-09-20	Daytona Beach, FL	Welcome to Rockville	N/A
Sun-May-10-20	Birmingham, AL	Iron City	Des Rocs
Thu-May-14-20	Silver Spring, MD	The Fillmore Silver Spring	Des Rocs
Fri-May-15-20	Norfolk, VA	The Norva	Des Rocs
Sat-May-16-20	Camden, NJ	MMRBQ Radio Show @ BB&T Pavilion	N/A
Sun-May-17-20	Columbus, OH	Sonic Temple	N/A
Tue-May-19-20	Louisville, KY	Mercury Ballroom	N/A
Wed-May-20-20	Lexington, KY	Manchester Music Hall	N/A
Thu-May-21-20	Memphis, TN	Growlers	N/A
Fri-May-22-20	Pryor, OK	Rocklahoma Festival	N/A
Sun-May-24-20	Dallas, TX	KEGL-FM Radio Show @ Dos Equis Pavilion	N/A

For more information on THE HU, visit:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE

Previous press releases for THE HU can be found here: http://sropr.com/portfolio/thehu/

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 (formerly Eleven Seven 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, AWOLNATION, Mötley Crüe, Atlas Genius, Papa Roach, Bad Wolves, Nothing More and The Hu. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, London, Berlin, Toronto and Sydney. https://betternoise.com/

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FOR PRESS INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

SRO PR (formerly MSO)

818.380.0400

Kelly Walsh / kwalsh@sropr.com

Mitch Schneider / mschneider@sropr.com

Better Noise Music

212-334-3160

Jamie Roberts / jamie@betternoise.com

January 30, 2020

SRO PR TO CELEBRATE 25th ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY AND UNVEILS NEW WEBSITE

DATE: JANUARY 30, 2020

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN

SRO PR TO CELEBRATE 25^TH ANNIVERSARY IN FEBRUARY

COMPANY DEBUTS NEW WEBSITE

TO REFLECT RECENT REBRANDING TO SRO FROM MSO

As SRO (Schneider Rondan Organization) gets ready to mark its 25th anniversary in February, the PR company with headquarters in Los Angeles and an office in Nashville has debuted its new website: SROPR.COM.

The site reflects activity that started in June 2019 when MSO PR rebranded as SRO PR with the promotion of Marcee Rondan from Executive Vice President to Partner, an announcement that was made by the company’s Founder and Partner, Mitch Schneider. The SRO site includes a link to the MSO site where press releases are archived since 1996, when MSO became the first independent music publicity firm to have its own website.

“So honored and proud to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary,” says Schneider. “We continue to be lit up with legendary and new artists as well as music festivals and events. We’re very fortunate that our work has included campaigns for boundary-pushing artists Tash Sultana, Ice Nine Kills, The HU and Amigo The Devil. And it has been truly exciting to see Ozzy Osbourne collaborate with Post Malone and Travis Scott and reach new audiences.”

“With the new decade, and the celebration of our 25 years, this seems like the perfect time for a new look for our online presence,” Rondan adds. “We’re looking forward to what the future holds for SRO, while also celebrating our accomplishments with the breadth of artists that have brought us here.”

SRO has been at the forefront of many notable campaigns over the past 25 years. Here are a few memorable ones:

OZZY OSBOURNE: The rock icon, still relevant and compelling after all these years, just landed the #1 Rock Song in the country with his current single “Under The Graveyard” from his upcoming album, ORDINARY MAN. The beginnings of the company’s relationship with OZZY go all the way back to 1987.

DAVID BOWIE: From the MSO press release: “I have no idea where I’m going from here, but I promise I won’t bore you,” said DAVID BOWIE onstage at his sold-out 50th birthday concert at Madison Square Garden in New York (1/9/97) right before he released his EARTHLING album. The company handled the legend from 1991-2012. To view this press release at the original MSO site, follow the link, scroll to Bowie’s name in the artist directory and click on the 1/13/97 release.

HEART: Rock and Roll of Fame inductees ANN and NANCY WILSON gloriously returned to the spotlight with their massive “Love Alive” cross-country summer tour after a three-year hiatus from touring. The roots of our relationship with the iconic and pioneering sisters go back to 1987.

TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS: During a long relationship with the rock legends, which ran from 1987-2004, we asked PETTY to talk about all the songs on the band’s 1993 GREATEST HITS album. Company founder Mitch Schneider interviewed him at his Encino home, just a half mile from where the SRO office is today. Read the Q&A at SRO‘s spin-off website, Raise The Question.

DOLLY PARTON: SRO in Los Angeles and Nashvillewas proud to work with the woman who needs no introduction; it was a five-year run that started with the 2007’s BACKWOODS BARBIE album. It marked the first release on Dolly Records and was launched with “Better Get To Livin’,” a classic kick-in-the-pants inspirational.

AEROSMITH: During a long relationship with the band (intermittently from 1988-2015), we came up with the idea to have their original Commonwealth Ave apartment declared a historic landmark in Boston. Tens of thousands of cheering fans turned out, with the city closing the streets down and suspending trolley service in the area (since the trolley runs in front of the apartment). It was one of the biggest events ever in Boston.

KORN: When we handled the trendsetting, Grammy-winning modern rock icons, we came up with the idea to have the press conference announcing the “See You On The Other Side” tour take place at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in 2005. The band of course arrived in a hearse and the party that followed took place in a mausoleum. Axl Rose, in what was his first public sighting in years, attended.

SEX PISTOLS: MSO handled the band’s reunion in 1996 and continued with them through 2007 including their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, which they defiantly did not attend. We asked JOHNNY ROTTEN for some quotes to explain the band’s position; he promptly scrawled out a classic note complete with deliberate misspellings that we released to the media. See the note here.

FESTIVALS: Throughout the company’s history, the SRO team has been fortunate to be a part of some historic moments in U.S. festival history including, the launch of Coachella in 1999 (through 2011); the Voodoo Music Experience in New Orleans from 2005-2013, including the pivotal event in 2005 that was a part of the city’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina; and the inaugural Kind Festival in Desert Hot Springs in 2019, the first ever cannabis-friendly music festival.

BACKSTREET BOYS: We handled three albums for the pop powerhouse including MILLENNIUM, BLACK AND BLUE and THE HITS–CHAPTER ONE. In 2000, the group notably set two new sales records in the music world.

SRO PR maintains offices in Los Angeles and Nashville, the latter of which is headed by Lyndie Wenner. With its iconic and cutting-edge artist roster–and its representation of internationally heralded music festivals, tours, events and companies–the company has the eyes and ears of America’s exuberant music fans. Ithas been hailed as a “bonafide taste maker” (L.A. Weekly, 2010) and by Music Connection (May 2019) as “one of the world’s premier public relations firms. The MSO roster is eclectic and encompassing. It includes various styles and genres, superstars, musical legends, festivals, award shows and emerging artists. That diversity enables MSO to obtain coverage in multiple outlets and mediums, from underground to mainstream.”

The

SRO staff is:

Mitch Schneider, Founder/Partner: mschneider@sropr.com

Marcee Rondan, Partner: marcee@sropr.com

Lyndie Wenner, Nashville Executive Director: lwenner@sropr.com

Kelly Walsh, Account Executive & Tour Publicist: kwalsh@sropr.com

Andrea Faulk, Tour Publicist: afaulk@sropr.com

Kaitlin Fritts, Executive Assistant: kfritts@sropr.com

Jocelyne Valverde, Executive Assistant: jvalverde@sropr.com

Contacts:

Mitch Schneider, mschneider@sropr.com

Marcee Rondan, marcee@sropr.com

For more information about us, visit:

SROPR.COM // FACEBOOK // INSTAGRAM // TWITTER

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January 28, 2020

Melodic Dark Folk Artist IVA TORIC Unveils Debut Video Single “Dark Side Of Me”

DT: JANUARY 15, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH

MELODIC DARK FOLK ARTIST
IVA TORIC

UNVEILS DEBUT MUSIC VIDEO SINGLE
“DARK SIDE OF ME”

SHARES DETAILS ON FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM
‘THE DEVIL’S MARK’ IN EXCLUSIVE Q&A

Hailing from San Francisco, CA, IVA TORIC is truly a one-woman force to be reckoned with. She combines her multi-instrumental talents with haunting melodic/symphonic vocals over dark folk and doom-laden riffs on her debut single “Dark Side of Me.” The ethereal music video was premiered exclusively with KERRANG earlier this week (Tuesday, January 14) which lauded it as a “syncretic approach to dark culture, mixing the organic darkness of Uada, the psychedelic hues of Soundgarden, and the goth elegance of Maria Brink.” Drawing from various aspects of modern paganism and witchcraft, IVA TORIC will self-release her debut album THE DEVIL’S MARK this fall.

“I wrote “Dark Side of Me” about my lifelong struggle with chronic depression and how sometimes I find myself desperately fighting off dark thoughts as they creep uninvited into my consciousness,” reveals IVA. “The lyrics are honest and raw, and for anybody who has struggled with their own mental health, self-esteem or body image, you’ll find a part of yourself gazing back at you from within this song.”

“I’ve always loved dark witchy imagery,” IVA says. “I relate to the earthbound connections and message from that belief system. It is a unique counterculture belief that appeals to me.”

Watch the “Dark Side Of Me” video below and stream/download the track across digital platforms here:

iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/dark-side-of-me-single/1490779283

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0FRnzFrvb7vtnPA6WbbnOg

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082H5ZVKM

IVA TORIC – “Dark Side Of Me”

Q&A WITH IVA TORIC

What inspired you to become a musician? Who are some of your biggest influences?

I have always been drawn to music, so I think I would have ended up being a musician one way or another but growing up poor had a big impact. My family didn’t have the means to buy music, so all I had was the radio. If I liked a song and wanted to hear it again, I had to either wait for it to come on again, or I had to learn it so I could play it myself. I learned to listen very carefully to music as a child so I could recreate it later on my keyboard. That provided a foundation for my more formal music education later in my life.

My influences are wide. I grew up listening to 90s rock and alternative on the radio. Alice In Chains has always been a favorite of mine–I love their unique harmonies. I also like 70s and 80s rock and that gave me a taste for more progressive sounds. Once I was able to download music and trade burned CDs with friends I got into metal. So, what comes out when I write is a product of everything I’ve heard throughout my life. It’s definitely not something I can point to and say, “that’s where I got my sound.”

Your first single is titled “Dark Side of Me,” how did you pick this to be the first music people hear from you on this project? What is the overall theme?

I wanted people to hear something dark and deeply personal from me for my debut. I put a lot of myself into my lyrics and I hope that authenticity shines through in this first single and draws people in to want to hear more.

I wrote ‘Dark Side of Me’ about my lifelong struggle with chronic depression and how sometimes I find myself desperately fighting off dark thoughts as they creep uninvited into my consciousness. The lyrics are honest and raw, and for anybody who has struggled with their own mental health, self-esteem, or body image, you’ll find a part of yourself gazing back at you from within this song.

When people hear your music, what message do you want them to take from it?

I want people to know they are not alone. I want people to feel connected to my music and find their own meanings within my lyrics.

Tell us about your songwriting process. Do you have a special routine? What outside influences do you use for inspiration?

My songwriting process isn’t a set routine and it depends on what is going on in my life and whether I’m writing with other people or not.

For DSOM, I wrote it alone at my keyboard, and I wrote the lyrics and the music at the same time. This isn’t always how it goes. Sometimes I write lyrics first and put them to music later. Sometimes I write music first. It’s all organic for me and I try to remain open and flexible and let the music come to me.

To write, I use my life or current events. Sometimes I use stories others have told me. As long as it’s something I can tap into and put myself in the story, I’ll use it. DSOM was like a journal entry. It’s all coming from deep within me.

The video for “Dark Side of Me” is very ethereal with pagan/wiccan occult references, do you relate to this belief system? Was there anything special about the location where it was filmed?

I’ve always loved dark witchy imagery. Anything that’s against mainstream and unique appeals to me.

I wanted the video to have a nature element, so we found this beautiful spot north of LA with lots of dead branches and a dry creek bed and we brought in a lovely old crow to be part of the magic. I think the location made the video super special.

What can listeners expect to hear from your future singles/upcoming album?

More dark, personal lyrics. More haunting melodies. More fallen angel vocals. More heavy guitars and driving bass. More technically bad ass drums. More sick keys. The album is full of this plus some great songwriting from amazing co-writers. It’s a wonderful album and I can’t wait to share it with the world.

Is there anything else you want to add?

Just that I’m honored to be here. I’ve worked hard for many years to make this happen and I’m finally realizing my dream. It feels right.

(Photo Credit: Carey Lynne Fruth)

For more information on IVA TORIC, please visit:

FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | WEBSITE

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For press opportunities, please contact:

SRO PR

818-380-0400 x239

Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com

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