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May 21, 2024

RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT Shines As One Of Las Vegas’ Longest-Running Shows, With More “Vault” Imprint Shows In The Works

DATE: MAY 21, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/SRO PR

RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT
CONTINUES TO SHINE AS ONE OF
LAS VEGAS’ LONGEST-RUNNING SHOWS
NOW IN ITS 11^TH YEAR AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE ON THE STRIP

SHOW IS ON TRACK TO EARN ITS 5,000^TH FIVE-STAR REVIEW ON TRIPADVISOR WHERE IT WAS RECENTLY RECOGNIZED AS A “2023 TRAVELERS’ CHOICE” AWARD WINNER FOR LAS VEGAS CONCERTS & PERFORMANCES

RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT—which tells the story of classic rock from the 1960s to the 1980s presented by rock stars who performed them—continues to shine as one of Las Vegas’ longest-running shows. Now in its 11^th year in Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Cafe on The Strip, RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT is on track to soon earn its 5,000^th five-star review on Tripadvisor—a distinction that no other show in Las Vegas would be able to boast.

“I change the songs every three months and often members of the cast weekly, which keeps it fresh,” says Sir Harry Cowell, the show’s creator and producer. It’s a 90-minute classic rock concert experience with stunning production that transports the audience from the 1960s through the 80s with classic rock anthems.

Plans are also now in motion, Cowell reveals, for the Vegas launches of Raiding the Emo Vault (presenting the music and history of this classic genre in the successful Vault imprint) and Raiding the Latin Vault as well as the re-launch of Raiding the Country Vault, which previously ran in Branson, Missouri.

With over 1700 performances and more than 750,000 tickets sold, RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT was recently recognized by Tripadvisor as a “2023 Travelers’ Choice” award winner for Las Vegas Concerts & Performances. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveler reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally. RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT also earned the Tripadvisor “Travelers’ Choice” award from 2015-2022. “The fan reviews on Tripadvisor have been a key part of our success,” points out Sir Harry Cowell.

Voted “Best of Las Vegas” 10 years in a row (the only Vegas show to achieve this: 2014-2023), RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT brings the history of rock ‘n’ roll to life. It features classic anthems by the biggest acts in music, including The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Free, The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Queen, Boston, Kansas, Aerosmith, Van Halen, AC/DC, Pat Benatar, Foreigner, Heart, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and more.

RTRV has also played shows in Mexico, Jamaica, Canada, and UK. Touring dates are now being set for UK, Europe, Japan, North America, and South America for 2024-2025.

RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT features an all-star band drawn from a roster of rock stars, including Blas Elias (Slaughter/Transiberian Orchestra), Rowan Robertson (Dio), Michael T. Ross (Missing Persons/Lita Ford), and Todd Kerns (Slash).

Tickets start at $49 plus tax and fees. A Rock Star Meet and Greet upgrade is available for $100 for any ticket level and includes a meet and greet and photo opportunity with the rock stars prior to the show and a show program. Ticket buyers also benefit from a 20% discount at the Hard Rock Café. All Preferred seats come with high-top tables, front VIP sections are couches. The Hard Rock Cafe is located on the famed Las Vegas Boulevard next to the MGM Grand and across the street from the Park MGM and T Mobile Arena.

For tickets link https://www.universe.com/events/raiding-the-rock-vault-tickets-LNJYPF

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May 21, 2024

NOTHING MORE Announce “CARNAL Tour 2024” Feat. Set It Off, From Ashes To New, and Post Profit

DT: MAY 21, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

NOTHING MORE
ANNOUNCE HEADLINING
“CARNAL TOUR 2024”
FEATURING SET IT OFF, FROM ASHES TO NEW,
AND POST PROFIT

ARTIST PRE-SALES START TODAY (MAY 21) @ NOON (ET)

GENERAL ONSALE BEGINS THURSDAY, MAY 23 AT 10AM LOCAL TIME
VIA NOTHING MORE’S WEBSITE HERE

GOLD-CERTIFIED ROCK MAINSTAYS CONTINUE TO RISE ON ACTIVE ROCK CHARTS AT #4
WITH SINGLE
“IF IT DOESN’T HURT”
FROM UPCOMING ALBUM ‘CARNAL’
DUE JUNE 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

NEW TRACK
“ANGEL SONG (FEAT. DAVID DRAIMAN OF DISTURBED)”
OUT DIGITALLY NOW; LISTEN HERE

RIAA Gold-certified and 3x Grammy Award-nominated rock mainstays NOTHING MORE today, May 21, announce their headlining “Carnal Tour 2024” produced by Live Nation. Earlier this week, NOTHING MORE wrapped up their co-headlining spring tour with Wage War which sold out various shows. The late summer “Carnal” tour will kick off in the U.S. on August 31 in Columbia, MO and stretch to September 24 in Cleveland, OH. It will feature direct support from rock outfit Set It Off along with special guests, alt-metal vanguards/Better Noise Music labelmates From Ashes To New and rock outfit Post Profit.

Artist pre-sales and VIP meet and greet upgrades begin today at Noon (ET). General onsale beginsThursday, May 23 at 10 AM local time via NOTHING MORE’s website HERE.

“If the tour we just finished is any indication of what’s to come, this is going to be the best NOTHING MORE tour yet,” says NOTHING MORE frontman JONNY HAWKINS. “The CARNAL TOUR will be a chain reaction of energetic release across the U.S. We’re bringing out Set It Off, From Ashes To New, and our good friends Post Profit. Don’t miss this one. Your future self will thank you.”

“I had the pleasure of meeting the guys in Nothing More at a show of theirs in Nashville recently, and they are just the kindest guys,” says SET IT OFF vocalist CODY CARSON. “But on top of that, what impresses me is their relentless work ethic and their incredible talent on stage. We hit it off right away, and we are very excited to hit the road with them! The whole tour package is extremely talented and really cares about their live show so these cities are in for a hell of a night!”

“It’s been a long time coming and we’re excited to finally be hitting the road with our labelmates in Nothing More,” states FROM ASHES TO NEW vocalist DANNY CASE. “The whole lineup is huge and we’re looking forward to sharing the stage with them and Set It Off as well.”

NOTHING MORE “CARNAL TOUR 2024” DATES
8/31 Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
9/3 Little Rock, AR – The Hall #
9/5 San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port #
9/6 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center #
9/7 Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom #
9/9 Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle #
9/10 Nashville, TN – Marathon Music Works #
9/13 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues #
9/14 Lake Buena Vista, FL – House of Blues #
9/15 St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live #
9/17 Asheville, NC – Orange Peel #
9/19 Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore #
9/20 Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union Live
9/23 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks #
9/24 Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre #

# with Set It Off, From Ashes To New and Post Profit
* no Set It Off or From Ashes To New

ADDITIONAL 2024 TOUR & FESTIVAL DATES
7/23 Johnston, PA – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #
7/25 Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion #
7/26 Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater #
9/21 Camden, NJ – MMR*B*Q 2024 ^
9/26 Saint Paul, MN – 93X Family Reunion
9/27 Milwaukee, WI – 102.9 The Hog’s HOG Havoc
9/28 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life ^
10/13 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival ^
10/17 Colorado Springs, CO – Sunset Amphitheater #
10/19 Park City, KS – Hartman Arena #
10/20 Saint Charles, MO – The Family Arena #
10/22 Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena #
10/23 Wheeling, WV – Wesbanco Arena #
10/25 Allentown, PA – PPL Center #
10/26 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena #
# with Godsmack and Flat Black
^ festival date

NOTHING MORE – CARNAL Album Art (Download HERE)

Since their emergence in 2003, NOTHING MORE have continuously topped the Active Rock radio charts including nine #1 singles and over a half dozen Top 10 singles including their latest single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” which is currently in the Top 5 at #4. The band—Jonny Hawkins (vocals), Mark Vollelunga (guitar), Daniel Oliver (bass), and Ben Anderson (drums)—will release their fifth album CARNAL on June 28 via Better Noise Music. CARNAL features the quartet’s most focused, adventurous, and intense music to date and was recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering completed by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon). NOTHING MORE have shared two additional tracks from CARNAL over the past few months including the pulverizing “HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” and “ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman of Disturbed)” which alongside “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” have combined received 12.5 million global streams and 1.7 million video views to date. Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal.

Following their headlining “Carnal” tour, NOTHING MORE will appear on stage at several rock festivals across the U.S. including Louder Than Life, Aftershock, 93X Family Reunion, MMR*B*Q 2024 and more. They were recently announced as direct support for rock legends Godsmack from October 17 – 26. See full dates and find ticket information at nothingmore.net.

NOTHING MORE
(Credit: Travis Shinn
Pictured, from L-R: Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson, Jonny Hawkins, Mark Vollelunga

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/nothing-more

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).

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.

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SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

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May 17, 2024

NOTHING MORE Enlist David Draiman of Disturbed on “Angel Song”; Receive RIAA Gold Certification for 2X Grammy-nominated hit song “Go To War”

DT: FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

ACTIVE ROCK HEAVYWEIGHTS
NOTHING MORE
ENLIST DISTURBED’S DAVID DRAIMAN
ON STIRRING NEW TRACK
“ANGEL SONG”
FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
‘CARNAL’
DUE JUNE 28 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

STREAM IT HERE | WATCH MUSIC VIDEO HERE

BAND RECEIVE RIAA GOLD CERTIFICATION FOR
2X GRAMMY-NOMINATED & #1 CHARTING HIT SONG
“GO TO WAR”

ANNOUNCE OCTOBER DATES AS DIRECT SUPPORT FOR
ROCK ICONS GODSMACK
FOLLOWING UPCOMING FALL FESTIVAL PERFORMANCES
INCLUDING LOUDER THAN LIFE, AFTERSHOCK & MORE

(l-r) Ben Anderson, Mark Vollelunga, Harris Masood (Better Noise Music CFO), Jonny Hawkins, Daniel Oliver

NOTHING MORE’s recent tracks “HOUSE ON SAND (feat. Eric V of I Prevail)” and the current Top 5 Billboard Active Rock radio single “IF IT DOESN’T HURT” have received tremendous success accumulating 13.7 million streams and 2.4 million video views combined globally. The Active Rock mainstays have teamed up with iconic rock vocalist / singer-songwriter David Draiman of Disturbed on the latest track, “ANGEL SONG,” from their much-anticipated new album CARNAL due June 28 via Better Noise Music. Draiman has sold over 17 million records worldwide with Disturbed receiving 10 billion global audio and video streams, including five RIAA Platinum releases; received three Grammy Awards nominations; earned an iHeartRadio Music Award for “Rock Artist of The Year” in 2017; and notched several #1 Mainstream Rock singles. The emotionally charged new NOTHING MORE track “ANGEL SONG (feat. David Draiman of Disturbed)” is out today, May 17. Stream/listen HERE. Watch its music video streaming below or via YouTube HERE.

“The power of the track is undeniable,” exclaims DRAIMAN. “I’ve been a fan of the band since the very beginning.”

“‘ANGEL SONG’ is the haunting sound of our past selves melting into a future that is as bright as it is dark,” explains NOTHING MORE frontman JONNY HAWKINS. “Our animal nature is getting more and more chewed up by society and our souls swallowed by technology, but there’s something in us that wants to fight back. As the song was coming together in the studio, it became immediately clear to us that David Draiman’s voice would take it to another level. We’re so happy with the result.”

NOTHING MORE were recently presented with plaques for their newly RIAA Gold- Certified 2017 hit single, “Go To War,” from their groundbreaking album THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES. The band were given the plaques at their recent co-headlining show at Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA from Better Noise Music’s CFO Harris Masood (*see the above picture). “Go To War” received two Grammy Award nominations (“Best Rock Song” and “Best Rock Performance”), a nomination for Loudwire Music Awards’ “Top Hard Rock Song,” and was their first #1 single on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock charts. It has since received over 113 million streams and has logged 30 million video views.

The band will wrap up their current co-headlining tour with Wage War featuring special guests Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory tomorrow May 18 in Bloomington, IL. NOTHING MORE were announced as direct support for rock legends Godsmack in June and earlier this week announced additional support dates with Godsmack throughout October. Tickets are on sale as of today at 12pm (local time) along with VIP upgrades HERE. NOTHING MORE will also appear at rock’s top festivals this fall including Louder Than Life, Aftershock and MMR*B*Q. Stay tuned next week for a special tour announcement. See all upcoming shows listed below.

Recorded with Grammy-nominated producer WZRD BLD (Disturbed, Motionless In White, A Day To Remember) with mixing and mastering by Zakk Cervini (Limp Bizkit, MGK, Bring Me The Horizon), CARNAL unites NOTHING MORE’s trademark introspective philosophical lyrics and unapologetically massive anthems with in-your-face rockers designed for an all-encompassing audience. Pre-order CARNAL now via digital download, CD, vinyl, and cassette tape at https://nothingmore.ffm.to/carnal.

A statue of a person with gold paint Description automatically generated NOTHING MORE – CARNAL Album Cover Art (Download HERE)

NOTHING MORE 2024 TOUR DATES:
5/18 Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre ^%
7/23 Johnston, PA – 1^st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial #
7/25 Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion #
7/26 Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater #
9/21 Camden, NJ – MMR*B*Q 2024 &
9/26 Saint Paul, MN – 93X Family Reunion
9/27 Milwaukee, WI – 102.9 The Hog’s HOG Havoc
9/27 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life &
10/13 Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival &
10/17 Colorado Springs, CO – Sunset Amphitheater #
10/19 Park City, KS – Hartman Arena #
10/20 Saint Charles, MO – The Family Arena #
10/22 Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena #
10/23 Wheeling, WV – Wesbanco Arena #
10/25 Allentown, PA – PPL Center #
10/26 Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena #

*co-headlining with Wage War, Veil of Maya & Sleep Theory
^ no Sleep Theory
% no Wage War
# with Godsmack and Flat Black
& festival date

NOTHING MORE
(Credit: Travis Shinn) Download HERE
Pictured, from L-R: Daniel Oliver, Ben Anderson, Jonny Hawkins, Mark Vollelunga

SRO PR Assets: www.sropr.com/portfolio/nothing-more

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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For press inquiries, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

May 17, 2024

Alt/Indie Rock Group FINISH TICKET Announce New Album ‘Echo Afternoon’ due Sept. 6 via Better Noise Music; Share Dreamy Track “Let You Go”

DT: MAY 17, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

ALT/INDIE ROCK GROUP
FINISH TICKET
ANNOUNCE DEBUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC ALBUM
‘ECHO AFTERNOON’
DUE SEPTEMBER 6
DIGITAL & PHYSICAL PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE HERE

SHARE DREAMY NEW TRACK
“LET YOU GO”
OUT DIGITALLY TODAY, MAY 17
STREAM/DOWNLOAD HERE | WATCH VIDEO HERE

BAND ADDED AS SUPPORT FOR NICO VEGA
ON N. AMERICAN SUMMER TOUR
JULY 22 – AUGUST 1

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

A group of men standing in front of trees Description automatically generated FINISH TICKET (Download HERE)
(l-r: Ryan Blair, Alex DiDonato, Brendan Hoye, Gabe Stein)
Photo Credit: Brit O’Brien

Bay Area staple alt rock group FINISH TICKET are excited to announce the highly awaited release of their sophomore album and debut effort via Better Noise Music, ECHO AFTERNOON, is confirmed for September 6. Co-produced by FINISH TICKET, Jim Kaufman (Danny Worsnop, Helmet, Atlas Genius), and Michael Coleman (Chappel Roan, Sure Sure, Em Beihold), ECHO AFTERNOON’s 12 tracks show the band at their most vulnerable as they narrate the struggles and anxiety of being stuck in limbo while trying to find an escape to a brighter future. The album is an emotional roller coaster allowing listeners who’ve faced the uncertainty in their own lives to relate and to look forward to a brighter future. Pre-order ECHO AFTERNOON on cd, vinyl and/or digital LP now at https://finishticket.ffm.to/echoafternoon.

FINISH TICKET today (May 17) have released the album’s propelling track “Let You Go” across all digital platforms. The track’s introspective lyrics—“I just want to go where the world can’t get to me / I just want to be alone / Living in my mind with my body far behind / I just want to let you know that I’ll let you go”—are lightened with dreamy soundscapes. Listen to “Let You Go” HERE. Watch its music video streaming below or directly via YouTube HERE.

“‘Let You Go’ is about reaching a breaking point and fantasizing about leaving the stress of reality behind,” says vocalist Brendan Hoye. “The song was initially started when our record label at the time had us stuck in a state of limbo, but more specifically is about the freeing thought of leaving music behind when it causes you more frustration than happiness.”

FINISH TICKET–Brendan Hoye (vocals), Alex DiDonato (guitar), and Gabe Stein (drums)—have toured alongside the likes of Twenty One Pilots, Ed Sheeran, Fall Out Boy, AWOLNATION, and The Beaches. They’ve also made key festival appearances including Bonnaroo, Life Is Beautiful, Outside Lands and most recently at Lollapalooza in 2023. The band are happy to announce longtime touring bassist Ryan Blair will now join the official lineup.

FINISH TICKET have today shared they’ll hit the road this summer with indie rockers Nico Vega on their North American tour from July 22 to August 1. Tickets are available now HERE. Dates as follows:
7/22 Detroit, MI – The Shelter
7/23 Toronto, ON – Velvet Underground
7/25 Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
7/26 New York, NY – Racket
7/28 Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
7/30 Washington, DC – The Atlantis
8/1 Nashville, TN – The Basement East

A window with a sunset sky Description automatically generated FINISH TICKET – Echo Afternoon Cover Artwork (Download HERE)

ECHO AFTERNOON Track Listing
1. Let You Go
2. Changing
3. Float Away
4. Bad Times
5. Raincloud
6. Nothing Coming Soon
7. Don’t Need A Reason
8. Out Of A Dream
9. Peace Of Mind
10. Rough Patch
11. 25
12. The Weight

ABOUT FINISH TICKET:
FINISH TICKET have taken fans, and themselves, on a rollercoaster ride throughout their career with a whirlwind of highs and lows. After creating a wave with sold-out shows across the Bay Area and their debut album Tears You Apart, they were picked up by Atlantic Records who released their EP When Night Becomes Day. They made their debut late-night TV performance on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien.” In 2019, FINISH TICKET self-released their hit track “Dream Song,” which garnered over 4.1 million streams and saw the band embark on a successful headlining tour, selling out multiple venues across the country. Then COVID hit in 2020 and put everything to a halt.

After spending the past three years writing and recording their second full-length album, Echo Afternoon, FINISH TICKET signed a record deal with Better Noise Music and released the record’s first track “Changing” in July 2023. This was supported by a U.S. run with The Beaches followed by a summer long tour which included a performance at Lollapalooza (alongside headlining acts Billie Eilish and Karol G) and Arizona’s Innings Fest.

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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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For press inquiries, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com
Mitch Schneider – mschneider@sropr.com

May 16, 2024

LITTLE FEAT And BONNIE RAITT Team For “Long Distance Call”; Band’s New Album Out This Friday

DT: MAY 16, 2023

FM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

LITTLE FEAT
JOIN FORCES WITH BONNIE RAITT
FOR “LONG DISTANCE CALL,”
FROM ‘SAM’S PLACE,’
THEIR FIRST NEW STUDIO ALBUM IN 12 YEARS
AND FIRST-EVER BLUES ALBUM DUE MAY 17

LISTEN TO THEIR SLOW-BURNING COVER OF THE
MUDDY WATERS SONG HERE

BAND TO PERFORM “CAN’T BE SATISFIED TOUR”
VIEW TOUR DATES AND TICKET LINKS HERE

A store front with red and white awnings Description automatically generated ‘Sam’s Place’ Album Cover

“I’ve always loved Little Feat, and this new incarnation of the band is bringing some serious heat, cred and new blood to their enduring legacy,” says Bonnie Raitt, a longtime friend of LITTLE FEAT.

With her warm and deeply soulful vocals, Raitt duets with the band’s Sam Clayton on a cover of Muddy Waters’ “Long Distance Call.” It’s the newly released third single from the band’s new album SAM’S PLACE (Hot Tomato Productions/MRI) out this Friday, May 17. Listen to the slow-burning song HERE that was premiered yesterday (May 15) via Ultimate Classic Rock.

SAM’S PLACE marks the legendary band’s first new studio album in 12 years; first-ever blues album; and the first one to feature linchpin conga player Clayton on lead vocals on every song. Pre-order/pre-save the album HERE.

“Every Feat fan loves us some Sam,” adds Raitt. “I’m so glad he’s now gotten a chance to step out front and center and put his spin on these wonderful blues songs. I loved singing ‘Long Distance Call’ with him, always one of my favorites, and Scott slayed on slide. Know you’ll enjoy hanging out with us at Sam’s Place!”

“Long Distance Call,” which also features Michael “Bull” LoBue on harmonica, follows the first two tracks/videos from SAM’S PLACE: “You’ll Be Mine,” a cover of the Willie Dixon-written chestnut popularized by Howlin’ Wolf and “Can’t Be Satisfied,” a rollicking interpretation of the classic Muddy Waters-written gem.

The members of LITTLE FEAT 2024 are: Bill Payne, Keyboards and Vocals; Sam Clayton, Percussion and Vocals; Fred Tackett, Guitars and Vocals, Kenny Gradney, Bass; Scott Sharrard, Guitars and Vocals; and Tony Leone, drums and vocals. Their individual musical chops and collective chemistry light up the nine-track SAM’S PLACE, which was waxed at Sam Phillips Recording in Memphis, TN (August 2023), except for “Got My Mojo Working (Live),” recorded live at the Boulder Theatre in Boulder, CO (December 17, 2022). This is the first LITTLE FEAT album recorded with new members Sharrard and Leone.

LITTLE FEAT emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact—and their creativity has been renewed with the joyously blues-soaked SAM’S PLACE. The idea for the album started with Bill, but the whole band jumped in. They started working on songs at sound checks. Sam, Scott and Fred wrote a new song, “Milk Man.” Visiting backstage at a FEAT show, Bonnie Raitt suggested the Howlin’ Wolf tune “You Will Be Mine.” Scott suggested “Why People Like That,” a Bobby Charles tune. Sam chose the Willy Dixon-penned “Don’t Go No Further,” a deep Muddy track. And they included a live version of “Got My Mojo Working.”

Scott had recorded in Memphis, and they eventually found their way to the second Phillips (the first was Sun Studios, where Elvis began his career) studio there, complete with Jerry Lee Lewis’s piano, which Bill noted “practically played itself.” FEAT’s a rock band, but as Scott observed, at the end “the blues is home,” and they basically recorded it live in the studio, in the tradition. Their playing is at an all-time high, and Bill thought their musical conversation was “flawless.”

Sam was a happy vocalist. His own “Milk Man,” a song about his nephew, has lyrics from his wife, Joni. The duet with Bonnie on “Long Distance Call,” he humbly admitted, was classic. “We go good together, man.” “Last Night” was done in memory of Sam’s very good friend, the late Ed Bradley of Sixty Minutes. And “Why People Like That” was particularly satisfying. “I just like the way the slide sounds and everything. I knew Scott is a great slide player too, plus he is a great lead guitarist. And I know we would put our touch to it, the Little Feat touch. So we just sort of did it. Scott just adds a lot to it and he answers to what I’m singing.”

SAM’S PLACE scratches a deep itch. Sam added, “I’m very happy because I was never expecting anything like that. I mean, I have wanted to, but I just wasn’t expecting it to come to fruition. It was a long wait, but it’s satisfying.”

LITTLE FEAT will be busy this summer on the road. From touring with the Tedeschi Trucks Band to headline shows with The Wood Brothers, Los Lobos, Marc Broussard, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, The Steel Wheels, and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, there will be plenty of chances to boogie with the band. For their Baltimore, MD show on June 14, LITTLE FEAT will perform their classic 1973 album, Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, in its entirety. Tickets are available HERE.

Here’s the track listing for SAM’S PLACE:

Milkman- Written by Sam Clayton (ASCAP), Fred Tackett for Hoceanna Music (ASCAP), and Scott Sharrard for Brickyard Blues Music BMI
You’ll Be Mine – Written by Willie Dixon for Hoochie Coochie Music (BMI)
Long Distance Call – Written by Muddy Waters for Watertoons (BMI)
Don’t Go No Further – Written by Willie Dixon for Hoochie Coochie Music (BMI)
Can’t Be Satisfied – Written by Muddy Waters for Watertoons (BMI)
Last Night – Written by Walter Jacobs for ARC Music (BMI)
Why People Like That – Written by Bobby Charles for Street People Songs (BMI)
Mellow Down Easy – Written by Willie Dixon for BMG Bumblebee (BMI)
Got My Mojo Working (Live) – Written by Preston Foster for Dar Music, Inc (BMI)

Here are LITTLE FEAT’s tour dates. For more information and ticket links, go HERE.

DATE	LOCATION	VENUE	BILLING / SUPPORT
Friday, May 31	Berkeley, CA	Greek Theatre	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Saturday, June 1	Berkeley, CA	Greek Theatre	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tuesday, June 4	Reno, NV	Grand Sierra Theatre	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Wednesday, June 5	Santa Barbara, CA	Santa Barbara Bowl	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Friday, June 7	Los Angeles, CA	Greek Theatre	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Saturday, June 8	San Diego, CA	Cal Coast Credit Union Amphitheater	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Sunday, June 9	Los Angeles, CA	Greek Theatre	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Monday, June 10	Los Angeles, CA	Grammy Museum at L.A. LIVE
Thursday, June 13	Cary, NC	Koka Booth Amphitheater	Headline
Friday, June 14	Baltimore, MD	Pier Six Pavilion	Headline
Saturday, June 15	Syracuse, NY	New York State Blues Festival 2024
Monday, June 17	Pittsburgh, PA	Carnegie Music Hall of Oakland	Headline
Tuesday, June 18	Cincinnati, OH	PNC Pavilion	Headline
Thursday, June 20	Indianapolis, IN	Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park	Headline
Friday, June 21	Grand Rapids, MI	Meijer Gardens Amphitheater	Headline
Saturday, June 22	Highland Park, IL	Ravinia Festival	Co-Headline w/ Los Lobos
Monday, June 24	Evansville, IN	Victory Theatre	Headline
Tuesday, June 25	St. Louis, MO	The Factory	Headline
Wednesday, June 26	Kansas City, MO	Uptown Theater	Headline
Friday, June 28	Sioux Falls, SD	Washington Pavilion	Headline
Saturday, June 29	Saint Paul, MN	Fitzgerald Theater	Headline
Sunday, June 30	Mankato, MN	Vetter Stone Amphitheater	Headline
Tuesday, July 2	Des Moines, IA	Hoyt Sherman Place	Headline
Wednesday, July 3	Omaha, NE	The Astro	Headline
Friday, July 5	Morrison, CO	Red Rocks	Supporting The Avett Brothers
Saturday, August 17	Milford, CT	Milford Oyster Festival 2024
Sunday, August 18	Jim Thorpe, PA	Penn’s Peak	Headline
Tuesday, August 20	Deerfield, MA	Tree House Brewing Company Summer Stage	Headline
Wednesday, August 21	Hyannis, MA	Cape Cod Melody Tent	Headline
Thursday, August 22	Cohasset, MA	South Shore Music Circus	Headline
Saturday, August 24	Webster, MA	Indian Ranch	Headline
Sunday, August 25	Bethel Woods, NY	Bethel Woods Center for the Arts	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Tuesday, August 27	Patchogue, NY	Patchogue Theatre	Headline
Wednesday, August 28	Philadelphia, PA	The Mann Center	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Friday, August 30	Selbyville, DE	Freeman Arts Pavilion	Headline
Saturday, August 31	Saratoga Springs, NY	Saratoga Performing Arts Center	Supporting Tedeschi Trucks Band
Sunday, October 20	Northfield, OH	MGM Northfield Park	Headline
Tuesday, October 22	Wheeling, WV	The Capitol Theatre	Headline
Thursday, October 24	Louisville, KY	Louisville Palace Theater	Headline
Friday, October 25	Cherokee, NC	Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort Event Center	Headline
Saturday, October 26	Charlottesville, VA	The Paramount Theater	Headline
Monday, October 28	Virginia Beach, VA	Sandler Center For The Performing Arts	Headline
Tuesday, October 29	Charlotte, NC	The Knight Theater	Headline
Wednesday, October 30	Wilmington, NC	Kenan Auditorium	Headline
Friday, November 1	Macon, GA	Macon City Auditorium	Headline
Saturday, November 2	Miramar Beach, FL	Moon Crush Cowboy Moon 2024
Feb. 28 – Mar. 7, 2025	Miami, FL	Cayamo 2025

A group of people standing in front of a white piano Description automatically generated Little Feat; Photo Credit: Fletcher Moore
Center: Sam Clayton
Back row, L-R: Bill Payne, Kenny Gradney, Fred Tackett
Scott Sharrard, Tony Leone

ABOUT LITTLE FEAT:

The members of Little Feat emerged from the pandemic with their sense of humor, chops, and collective joy in playing intact on their 2024 album Sam’s Place. Over the past three years, they’ve focused tours on their epic live album Waiting for Columbus and re-issues of some of their classic albums (Sailin’ Shoes, Dixie Chicken, and Waiting for Columbus). Audience response has been rapturous. The band builds on a deep, over 50-year history. Little Feat used a combination of elite musicianship and brilliant, idiosyncratic songwriting to create a repertoire that transcends all boundaries. California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country and rockabilly mixed with New Orleans swamp boogie led to a powerful sound that has kept the audience dancing for decades. Their groove – in songs like “Dixie Chicken,” “Spanish Moon,” “Fat Man in the Bathtub,” and “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now” is a continuous thread of excellence that embraces the qualities of exploration that make up Little Feat, its music, while honoring their brothers that began this journey decades ago: Lowell George, Richie Hayward, and Paul Barrere. Their legacy is honest and durable with no end in sight. It has always been about the songs and musicianship. They’re in top form now with Scott Sharrard on lead guitar/vox and Tony Leone on drums/vox, and with founder Bill Payne on keys/vox, Fred Tackett on guitars/vox, Kenny Gradney on bass, and Sam Clayton on percussion/vox.

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For more info about LITTLE FEAT:

Album:
Mitch Schneider at SRO PR // mschneider@sropr.com
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D. McNally // dennismcnally@mac.com

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May 16, 2024

SEBASTIAN BACH Releases Video For “Freedom” From His ‘CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN’ Album

DATE: MAY 16, 2024

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

SEBASTIAN BACH
RELEASES VIDEO FOR
“FREEDOM”
LATEST TRACK FROM HIS JUST RELEASED
‘CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN’
ALBUM
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

“You ain’t got no time left to waste/
Now we’re kickin’ ass & takin’ names…”
—Freedom

SEBASTIAN BACH has today (May 18) released a new video for “Freedom,” the latest track from his just-released and much-anticipated CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN (Reigning Phoenix Music) album—his first solo effort in 10 years. The new single by singer, songwriter, author, Broadway star, and actor features lyrics by SEBASTIAN BACH, music by him and John 5 (who also guests on lead guitar) with melody contributions from the album’s producer Elvis Baskette. For the video, BACH teamed up with directors Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera (who directed the album’s three previous videos).

“This is the third record in a row with John 5 writing and playing with me,” SEBASTIAN says. “The song ‘Freedom’ is an homage to my favorite instrument…the cowbell! Which the world needs plenty more of right now!”

From the opening clip of a hearse, the dark, spooky, gothic-themed “Freedom” clip takes viewers on a creepy journey with vampires, grave diggers, gargoyles, aliens and SEBASTIAN rising from the dead (with a cowbell!), along with a sinister nightclub scene and a live band performance; be sure to stay tuned to the end for a special zombie guest star. Watch the “Freedom” video HERE. The song marks the third single from CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN, following “What Do I Got To Lose?,” “Everybody Bleeds,” and “(Hold On) To The Dream.”

CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by Baskette; engineered by Jef Moll, assistant engineered by Josh Saldate; and mastered by Robert Ludwig/Gateway Mastering. BACH wrote or co-wrote all the album’s 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals. CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN features guest appearances from John 5, Steve Stevens, and Orianthi—who all co-wrote their respective tracks with BACH—and two tracks co-written with Myles Kennedy (“What Do I Got to Lose?” and “To Live Again’); Devin Bronson on guitars, Todd Kerns (bass) and Jeremy Coulson (drums) round out the players on the album. The album artwork holds special meaning since it was designed by BACH’s father, noted visual artist David Bierk. “This album artwork was started in 1978 and finished in 2024!” SEBASTIAN says.

A person singing into a microphone in front of a car

Description automatically generated Album artwork: David Bierk
Execution: Scott M Fischer

CHILD WITHIN tHE MAN track listing is as follows:
Everybody Bleeds
Freedom (featuring John 5)
(Hold On) To The Dream
What Do I Got to Lose?
Hard Darkness
Future of Youth (featuring Orianthi)
Vendetta
F.U. (featuring Steve Stevens)
Crucify Me
About To Break
To Live Again

BACH is currently in the midst of his “What Do I Got To Lose?” North American Tour; it’s a mix of solo gigs and festival appearances. Click HERE for all ticketing info and to purchase tickets.

SEBASTIAN BACH’S 2024 tour dates are as follows:

Thu/May-16	Patchogue, NY	Patchogue Theatre for The Performing Arts
Fri/May-17	Warren OH	Packard Music Hall
Sat/May-18	Bensalem, PA	Parx Casino
Sun/May-19	Baltimore, MD	Rams Head Live
Tue/May-21	New Haven, CT	Toad’s Place
Wed/May-22	Albany, NY	Empire Live
Fri/May-24	Montreal, QC	Theatre Beanfield
Tue/May-28	Warrendale, PA	Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Wed/May-29	Grand Rapids, MI	Elevation
Fri/May-31	Indianapolis, IN	Hendricks Live!
Sat/Jun-01	Morgantown, WV	Ruby Amphitheatre
Sun/Jun-02	Columbus, OH	King Of Clubs
Tue/Jun-04	Detroit, MI	St Andrews Hall
Wed/Jun-05	Madison, WI	Majestic Theatre
Fri/Jun-07	Joliet, IL	The Forge
Sat/Jun-08	St. Charles, IL	Arcada Theatre
Sun/Jun-09	Moline, IL	The Rust Belt
Tue/Jun-11	Des Moines, IA	Wooly’s
Wed/Jun-12	Lincoln, NE	Bourbon Theatre
Fri/Jun-14	Colorado Springs, CO	Sunshine Studios
Sat/Jun-15	Denver, CO	Summit
Sun/Jun-16	Albuquerque, NM	Sunshine Theater
Tue/Jun-18	Oklahoma City, OK	Diamond Ballroom
Wed/Jun-19	Little Rock, AR	The Hall
Fri/Jun-21	Dallas, TX	The Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall
Sat/Jun-22	Houston, TX	Scout Bar
Sun/Jun-23	San Antonio, TX	The Rock Box
Tue/Jun-25	Tucson, AZ	Rialto
Thu/Jun-27	Ventura, CA	Ventura Theater
Fri/Jun-28	Santa Ana, CA	The Observatory
Sat/Jun-29	San Diego, CA	House of Blues

About Sebastian Bach:

With an inimitable presence as loud as his instantly identifiable voice, SEBASTIAN BACH has left a San Andreas Fault-size imprint on music, theater, film, television, and culture. Moreover, his influence only continues to magnify. He has penned and voiced some of the most iconic anthems in rock history, crafting a catalog highlighted by generational hits such as “18 and Life,” “I Remember You,” “Youth Gone Wild,” “Slave To The Grind,” “Wasted Time,” and “Monkey Business,” to name a few. He has made history as “the first heavy metal singer on Broadway” with a now legendary turn in Jekyll & Hyde: The Musical in addition to leading roles in The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Jesus Christ Superstar. He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, ranging from “Trailer Park Boys” and “Robot Chicken” to “Spongebob Squarepants,” “The Masked Singer,” and “Hell’s Kitchen.” Speaking to his versatility, he’s the rare force of nature who can duet with Axl Rose and reprise a seven-season recurring role on “Gilmore Girls.”

About Reigning Phoenix Music

Founded in 2023, Reigning Phoenix Music is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional Gerardo Martinez, and avionics and tech entrepreneur, Sven Bogner. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success! www.reigningphoenixmusic.com

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May 15, 2024

Alt-Pop Duo Good Rzn Today Unveil Striking Video Trilogy

DATE: MAY 15, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

LOS ANGELES-BASED ALT-POP DUO
GOOD RZN
RELEASE “FALLING IN SLOW MOTION”
VIDEO TRILOGY
WITH SONGS FROM THEIR DEBUT EP
OF THE SAME NAME

WATCH THE TRILOGY HERE:
FALLING IN SLOW MOTION TRILOGY P.I: RUNNING OUT OF TIME
FALLING IN SLOW MOTION TRILOGY P.II: FAR FROM ME
FALLING IN SLOW MOTION TRILOGY P.III: 123

A colorful swirly lines on a black background

Description automatically generated Falling In Slow Motion, EP Cover Art
Photo Credit: Mishko (@mishko.co), Executive Production: Randi Wilens (@randirwmedia)

Los Angeles-based alt-pop duo Good Rzn—Josie Molasky (vocalist/songwriter) and Tommy Ghirardini (guitarist/producer)—have taken the unconventional approach of today (May 15) unveiling three videos at once to fully illuminate the essence of their music. They’re calling the release of these videos—“Running Out Of Time,” “Far From Me,” and “123”—the “Falling In Slow Motion” video trilogy. Watch them here:

FALLING IN SLOW MOTION TRILOGY P.I: RUNNING OUT OF TIME
FALLING IN SLOW MOTION TRILOGY P.II: FAR FROM ME
FALLING IN SLOW MOTION TRILOGY P.III: 123

All three videos are visually striking and mysterious, notable for the use of color with a dreamy, washed-out feel that dovetails with the existential themes of the songs. Each video was directed by the visual artist Mishko (represented by Randi Wilens & RW Media).

“Mishko’s style speaks for itself in that the unique quality of the work transports the onlooker into another realm,” says Good Rzn. “A mixture of dreamlike imagery and real-life elements mirrors our approach to the music on our EP in many ways. We’d been wanting to work with Mishko since starting Good Rzn and this project ended up being the perfect time.”

Good Rzn’s EP, titled Falling In Slow Motion and released in October 2023, highlights the group’s alternative and psychedelic pop, seen through a lens of rock and electronic music. Their music was described by the Las Vegas Weekly as “a marriage of trebly synths, pop-leaning production and Molasky’s alluring cadence…” (10/5/23).

Good Rzn are driven by weaving their lives into art. “For us, to experience life is to experience art—to think is to create,” they explain. The ‘Falling in Slow Motion’ trilogy reflects on a transformative period of our lives captured through song, which led to visions of the world in a different light. The videos view the past, present, and future through a kaleidoscopic lens, painting a picture of moments with the emotion that they evoke. This project represents the juxtaposition of reality versus the way one chooses to frame it. Art is an escape for many people, including us, and the creative universe of Good Rzn expands with this visual experience.”

Q&A WITH GOOD RZN
ABOUT THE “FALLING IN SLOW MOTION”
VIDEO TRILOGY

“Running Out Of Time”:

In this video, you’re being followed, in the streets of Los Angeles and in the surrounding hills, by the image of an apparition and resisting its pull. You’ve said that the song was meant to “evoke a sense of urgency to chase your dreams and do the things you’ve always wanted to do now instead of later.” Tell us about the experience of making the video and how you feel it captures the song’s theme?

Good Rzn: “Running Out Of Time” conveys what it feels like to be in pursuit of something meaningful while facing trials and tribulations. Perspective shifts as the weeks seem to go by faster and every minute starts to count. The colorful entity that is introduced in part 1 of the “Falling In Slow Motion” trilogy personifies time, the unknown, and the doubt that holds us back from being able to follow our dreams At the end of the first video, we embrace the unknown and are able to access a world of beauty, inspiration and wonder.

“Far From Me”:

This video has a surreal quality, particularly when you’re shown opening a large box of cereal with the band’s moniker on the box. We again see you wandering in the hills—heading toward a colorful abyss—and elsewhere in the video, you’re shown in a bar. You’ve said about the song: “The lyrics address themes of being away from someone close to you or something you love, and the ensuing growth and strife that occurs in that setting.” How do you feel the video supports the song’s theme?

Good Rzn: Part 2 of the “Falling In Slow Motion” trilogy begins with a larger than life breakfast scene with a surreal backdrop. “Good Rzn Yummy Oh’s” fruit cereal pours out of a never-ending container and our characters are surrounded by oversized food items, taking a seemingly mundane morning routine into another dimension where the impossible is possible. The story unfolds as two individuals face the world as artists, brought together in the end producing something even greater than what they could create on their own. They stand together decorating time with music. ”

“123”:
You’ve said that this is “a nostalgic song that talks about simpler times when things seemed straightforward. Life is hard and getting places isn’t as “easy as ABC” or as ‘easy as 123.’” In the video, you’re shown walking in the hills, as if you’re both in state of wonder. Elsewhere, we see an eclipse, and you’re holding what appears to be a crystal ball. Technically, the footage in video has a compellingly distressed look to it. What are your thoughts about the video and how do you feel it illustrates the song’s subject?

Good Rzn: In the final installment of the “Falling In Slow Motion” trilogy, we witness the culmination of our characters’ internal struggle. This narrative explores our inclination to suppress big dreams out of fear of disappointment, highlighting how society’s expectations can add layers of complexity to our lives. Embracing creativity becomes the key to unlocking our true potential, as we immerse ourselves in a space where music, art, and light reveal the inner beauty of our minds.

About Good Rzn:

Good Rzn began releasing music in the fall of 2021. On their self-produced FALLING IN SLOW MOTION (2023), 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 Los Angeles, CA 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.”

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

May 15, 2024

Vegas Heavy Rock Group SWAGGERMOUTH Reveal New Track “Let It Roll” Co-Written by Band & Chris Slade (AC/DC); Announce Debut Album due Late July via Rock Avenue Records USA

DT: MAY 15, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH / SRO PR

LAS VEGAS HEAVY ROCK OUTFIT
SWAGGERMOUTH
“LET IT ROLL”
ON NEW TRACK CO-WRITTEN BY
BAND LEADERS JASON EBS (PETER CRISS, BAD BOYS OF KISS)
AND JANEA CHADWICK EBS (JOE COCKER)
AS WELL AS CHRIS SLADE (AC/DC) WHO’S ALSO FEATURED ON DRUMS
STREAM “LET IT ROLL” HERE | WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE

BAND ANNOUNCE
DEBUT ALBUM
‘NEVER SHUT UP’
DUE IN LATE JULY VIA ROCK AVENUE RECORDS USA

A person and person lying on a white surface Description automatically generated Cover Artwork for “Let It Roll”
Layout by Karen Fishof, photo by Laura McKenzie
(l-r: Janea Ebs, Jason Ebs)

Las Vegas-based heavy rock outfit SWAGGERMOUTH are ready to share their unique brand of “controlled chaos” on their debut album NEVER SHUT UP due in late July via Rock Avenue Records USA. The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by frontman Jason Ebs (who’s previously toured as a vocalist and guitarist with Peter Criss on the “Bad Boys of KISS” tour with Ace Frehley) at his newly acquired studio he named, “Dragon Castle Studio,” which was the former studio of platinum-selling rockers Imagine Dragons. It features Chris Slade (AC/DC) on drums, who also co-wrote the album with Jason and frontwoman Janea Chadwick Ebs. The band have today, May 15, shared its lead track “Let It Roll,” showcasing Jason and Janea’s intertwined vocals and melodic upbeat sound which Jason describes as “Slammin’ Pop.” Stream it now HERE at your preferred digital platform. “Let It Roll” will make its official radio debut today on SIRIUS XM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard’s “Ultimate Sinners” show (Channel #38) during JASON’s guest DJ set starting at 9am PT/12pm PT.

Speaking about NEVER SHUT UP, Jason shares:
“Musically it covers the gamut of human emotions, from super heavy to tender to angry and maybe even a little happy, just like real life. We called it ‘Never Shut Up’ because lyrically we like to address topics of today’s society, and as Americans we’ve painted ourselves into a corner and find ourselves afraid to speak and having to watch everything that we say. We must always maintain our ability to use our voices and to stand up for what we believe but as I like to say, must also ‘Examine Society and Question Authority.’ ‘Enough with the Normalization of Madness.’”

SWAGGERMOUTH have also shared the captivating music video for “Let It Roll,” seen streaming below or directly on YouTube HERE. The video was filmed at Vegas locations including Ebs’ studio, the abandoned mining site Wheel of Misfortune in Las Vegas, the youth music school Rockstars of Tomorrow, and features Vegas’ iconic showgirls from Vintage Vegas Entertainment. The video highlights SWAGGERMOUTH’s live lineup consisting of Jason (vocals/guitars), Janea (vocals), Borgi (keyboards), Joseph Nile (bass), and Billy Kessner (drums).

Read a Q&A with Jason below to find out more about the new music, working with Chris Slade and filming the video.

Q&A WITH JASON EBS

–Tell us what inspired you to write “Let It Roll” and how you chose it to be the first new music from Never Shut Up.

“‘Let It Roll’ is one of my older riffs and one of the last ones I wrote in our LA studio before moving to Vegas. Once I set up my first studio here in Vegas, I would record a batch of songs by laying guitars and bass to a click and Chris Slade would lay drums to them when he came to town. This session happened to be the last one before he was called back into AC/DC for the tour in 2015. “

“I had loved the music to it and I always had the title ‘Let It Roll’ but the lyrics never came to me or Janea. It sat unfinished for years as we adjusted to life in Las Vegas and went through the pandemic, locked away in the studio while finishing the other songs on the record. After listing to all the other songs, I felt like the record was unfinished. I happened to pull up the music to ‘Let It Roll’ and it hit me like a steam roller! Suddenly after all these years, the words flowed out of me with a new melody. I felt like we had officially landed here in Vegas, and I wanted to capture that in the song. Janea and I played it for the rest of the band and everyone said, ‘this is the one!’ It became the song that we feel properly represented us out of the gate as a brand-new band out of Vegas. ‘The Vegas Knights are showing anything can happen, you make your wishes with a role of the dice…’”

–How did you pick the locations to shoot the music video and was there something special that drew you to them?

“We wanted to capture our version of Las Vegas in our debut single and video, so for our first location I wanted to film an after-hours party scene here at our newly acquired studio that I named Dragon Castle Studios since it was formerly a studio band house owned by Imagine Dragons. Having it be the hallowed ground where they recorded and produced several of their hit records, we wanted to establish it as the new home base of SWAGGERMOUTH by christening it with a party of select friends, industry peeps, and Vegas staples like Showgirls, who raced from a Golden Knights playoff game directly to our video shoot set. Imagine Dragons had left two huge bottles of champagne in the fridge for us when we moved in, and you can see us opening one of them in the video in the party scene.”

“For Location #2, our bass player Joseph Nile mentioned this kick ass place called the ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ and sent me a link to preview. I LOVED it immediately, as it’s graffiti ridden ruins matched the heaviness & grittiness of ‘Let It Roll.’ Vegas is a place that you come to roll the dice either for money or success, but pitfalls or bad luck can take you down, so it was a perfect match in its Mad Max ‘end of the world’ way. It matched where I feel that we are in society now… livin’ on the edge.”

‘I believe in keeping music and creativity in the minds of our youth, as music is what got me through my childhood and entire life for that matter. So, when my friend Marissa invited me to do a walkthrough of RockStars of Tomorrow here in Las Vegas, I thought that it would be another perfect location to shoot some concert footage and help spread the word by featuring some of the Rock Stars of tomorrow! The kids were all really excited about it and have been telling all their friends about the experience…so mission accomplished!”

— Can you share how you met Chris Slade and what it was like co-writing the album and having him perform on drums?

“I’ve actually known Slade longer than Janea, believe it or not! I used to play weekly at the Burbank Bar and Grille and Slade would come in with Geoff Downs & John Payne, as he was playing drums in ASIA at the time. Meanwhile, Janea and I had formed a new band ECOTONIC and we’d just finished our debut record. The band imploded just as the record was completed. I was at NAMM with Janea when Slade sat down across from us. I happened to have an ECOTONIC CD with me, so I went over and said hello, told him about the band and that we were looking for a drummer and gave him the music. He called me the next day saying he loved it and two days later he brought his kit over and we started recording the CD with him on it.”

“Slade is very other worldly and of a higher consciousness, which always leads us to deep conversations that turn into new songs. He is super easy to write with, as there’s no ego or bullshit, only creativity and flow with everyone going for the best result. He used to drive to our studio house in the hills of Glendale all the way from Orange County, and he’d arrive at the door humming new song ideas saying, ‘quick, get something to record this”…and 10 minutes later we’d have a new song.”

“I am always humbled thinking of the people that Slade has played drums for whose spot I was standing in–Jimmy Page, David Gilmore, Angus Young–and it’s always a bit of a thrill every time we jam together. Janea and I are so grateful for him as a human and for his talents, and I’m honored to be playing drums on the same record as him. He’s a forever friend and an extended family member.”

NEVER SHUT UP Track Listing:
1. SWAGGERMOUTH
2. DIG IN
3. TURNIN’ ON A DIME (Ain’t Takin’ What’s Mine)
4. LEARNING CURVE
5. INTO THE HEAVENS
6. BRASS RING
7. CLOAK & DAGGER
8. SIGN OF THE TIMES
9. HUMAN RAGE
10. DURGE
11. LET IT ROLL

A group of people posing for a picture Description automatically generated L-R: Joseph Nile, Jason Ebs, Janea Ebs, Borgi, Billy Kesner
Photo Credit: Laura Borgini

Find SWAGGERMOUTH online at:
Website | Facebook | Instagram

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For press inquiries, please contact:
SRO PR
Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com

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