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February 24, 2022

Nashville Singer-Songwriter MACKENZIE GRANT Debuts Intimate New Track & Video for “Little Girl”

DT: FEBRUARY 24, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/ SRO PR

NASHVILLE-BASED SINGER/SONGWRITER/PIANIST
MACKENZIE GRANT
DEBUTS INTIMATE NEW SINGLE/MUSIC VIDEO
“LITTLE GIRL”
IN ADVANCE OF FEBRUARY 25 RELEASE

SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘WONDER WORLD’
DUE MARCH 18
VIA BLACKBIRD RECORD LABEL
PRE-SAVE “LITTLE GIRL” VIDEO HERE

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“A little too tall
A little too thin
A little too scared to look within
Well, I don’t blame you”
—MacKenzie Grant, “Little Girl”

“I wrote this song as a message to my younger self,” says Nashville-based singer, songwriter and musician MacKenzie Grant about “Little Girl,” the third single from her upcoming album WONDER WORLD due out March 18.Ahead of the track’s release this Friday, February 25 (pre-save it here), MacKenzie has today (2/24) premiered the intimate music video for “Little Girl” via YouTube HERE. It was filmed at her home and the beautiful Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville, by her 13-year-old son Bram who co-directed it with her. Read a Q&A with MacKenzie on “Little Girl” and its music video below.

After taking a 15-year hiatus from the music industry–during which time MacKenzie worked as a school counselor in a high-poverty and high-trauma preschool–she has returned with her transformative sophomore effort WONDER WORLD via BlackBird Record Label. Produced and engineered by Phil Dubnick, the self-penned album highlights MACKENZIE’s classically trained background featuring her on vocals and piano while featuring accompaniment from Josh Kaler on pedal steel guitar on various tracks. Its lyrics stem from her experience working as a counselor covering deep themes such as self-reckoning, feminine empowerment and overcoming negative mindsets.

MacKenzie debuted the album’s first single “Putting Down Some Things” in January via Americana Highways which wrote: “Grant’s songwriting is informed by witnessing a wave of these elements of the human experience, and the gentle easiness of her vocals helps to soothe the soul.” This was followed by her sharing a cover of Joni Mitchell’s timeless single “Borderline” earlier this month which Americana UK praised stating, “Grant’s version of the song is beautiful; the exquisite melody is delivered in her clear, pure voice.” Elsewhere, in an album review in the March issue of Music Connection, Eric Harabedian praises the “cache of touching and well-crafted tunes. The album is about truth telling and shedding personal conflict (‘Memo To My Sister’ and ‘Little Girl’) with hypnotic, compelling and dreamy sonic landscapes. ‘Turn the Other Way’ explores the end of a relationship, with a rhythmically dense and jazzy lilt. ‘Coffee and Wine’ and the uplifting ‘Putting Down Some Things’ are emotionally charged and lyrically astute.”

Pre-save WONDER WORLD in advance of its March 18 release here:
https://smithmusic.ffm.to/662582257922

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MacKenzie Grant Q&A

There is a looming undertone to the lyrics that alludes to overcoming trauma or abuse with lines such as “You know that nothing bad lasts for very long” and “Cause the darkness is so deep, And so killing, And the devil takes your hand, And you go willing, And he f*cked up so bad, That you are coming undone.” Can you elaborate on the intention behind these lyrics?

MacKenzie: “I wrote this song as a message to my younger self. When I became a parent, I was able to see myself as a child with more compassion. I experienced abuse throughout my childhood that I internalized as me being deserving of, that it was happening because I was inherently not any good. As a parent, I was able to see through having my own children that no child is deserving of those circumstances. But most children take responsibility and ultimately blame themselves.”

Throughout the song you are speaking to “Little Girl” and trying to portray wisdom for the future. The lyrics repeat the question “what are you running from?”. If the ‘little girl’ could respond, what do you think she would say?

MacKenzie: “I actually started running at a young age. I would leave my house and just run for a while. At the time it was to get away from what was happening and to feel like I had some power to escape for a while. So, I started physically running to get away from emotional pain pretty early on. But then as an adult, I was running psychologically from pain for years. I left relationships, friendships, etc. when I felt my past pain catching up with me. I felt so responsible for my abuse that I would end things or walk away because I ultimately didn’t believe I was deserving of them.”

How do you feel this song will resonate with those that suffered trauma in their childhood?

MacKenzie: “There is a loneliness and isolation to abuse. When you are experiencing it, there is shame around being the abused. Most people blame themselves and don’t reach out for help because they are embarrassed that it’s even happening. Understanding the difficulty and stigma around being open about what survivors experience, often times hidden from everyone else, is really important. Many of us have had to keep secrets and hold on to that responsibility when we never should have. Letting others know that you can get to the other side of it, understand more clearly what happened, and forgive yourself for how that abuse has affected your life and your choices is something I wanted to share with others. I think it helps to connect people experiencing that isolation that comes from childhood abuse.”

Noting your past experience as a grief counselor working with children in high poverty & trauma areas, can you share how that may have influenced or inspired this song?

MacKenzie: “I have always felt a strong connection to the most vulnerable people in our society, children being at the top of that list. I was a child with a lot of privilege who experienced a lot of trauma. The children I worked with had in many ways so many more obstacles and disadvantages that I often didn’t see my experience as even in the same ballpark. But trauma is trauma. It was really in working with these kids that I started to see my experiences as just as valid and needing of processing as theirs.”

Where was the video filmed and who directed it?

MacKenzie:“The outdoor shots were filmed at the Ellington Agriculture Center in Nashville, close to where I live. My son, Bram, who was 13 at the time, did the filming and co-directed it with me.”

Why do you feel the footage of you walking in this rural location illuminates the song’s emotional heart?

MacKenzie: “The landscape of the park was perfect in that with it being winter, the trees almost look like skeletons. It is a very quiet, contemplative, and healing place. That experience of being in such a raw, beautiful, isolated and stripped-down place is much like the emotional experience of living with and honoring the experience of abuse.”

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February 22, 2022

ALDO NOVA Today (February 22) Releases “Burn Like The Sun” Single And Performance Video For The Latest Track From His Rock Opera EP ‘The Life And Times Of Eddie Gage’

DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 2022

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN

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ALDO NOVA
TODAY (FEBRUARY 22) RELEASES “BURN LIKE THE SUN”
SINGLE AND PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR THE LATEST TRACK
FROM HIS ROCK OPERA EP
‘THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE’
SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 1
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
FROM THE MULTI-PLATINUM GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING SINGER, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER, GUITARIST,
AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST

Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, guitarist, and multi-instrumentalist ALDO NOVA has today (February 22) released a performance video for “Burn Like The Sun,” the latest single from his forthcoming 10-song EP titled THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE. Watch the video here and listen to the single here.

Set for release on April 1, the songs on THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE mark the first chapter of his larger-than-life rock opera. The iconic Montreal maverick will subsequently release the triple disc ALDO NOVA 2.0 RELOADED on April 19. It will feature 2.0 versions of nine classic songs from ALDO’s catalog, plus another disc with no lead vocal track and a third disc with no lead guitar track so fans can either sing along or play along with him.

Of “Burn Like The Sun,” ALDO, who’s spent more than four decades in music with dozens of classic songs and hundreds of shows, says: “The song describes Eddie’s life’s ups and downs and rebirth. In the opera, ‘Burn Like the Sun’ is the last song that Eddie sings and it sums up his life perfectly with everything coming full circle because it was the only song he had ever written that wasn’t owned by any publishing company or record company, so it’s fitting that the beginning becomes the same song that makes him reborn. ‘Burn Like the Sun’ describes Eddie’s long journey.”

Elaborates ALDO: “In the second verse he says, ‘Life, is given to you, with each step that you take there’s a chance you could win or lose, and love, yeah love’s been untrue, almost took the last beat of my heart but then there was you.’ When he says ‘you,’ he could be talking about a woman, or in his case, it has a more spiritual meaning since in the previous song, ‘Say a Little Prayer,’ he rediscovers his faith which gives him the strength to go on. He then literally ‘Burns Like the Sun’ when he performs this song as his last song in his concert.”

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE rock opera tells the story of Eddie Gage, a prodigious ingénue who breaks into the music industry only to be preyed upon by a nefarious suit Andy Christos, manipulated by a corporate overlord M.F. Stophalis, and tempted by a succubus Rati Ayida. Drugs, alcohol, and excess plunge him into despair until he realizes redemption on his own terms.

The musical journey of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE began in 2008, when ALDO started to assemble what would become 25 songs (which ALDO will eventually release). Throughout the work, ALDO distills his often-unbelievable musical journey into the allegory of the rock opera, which he wrote, produced, arranged, engineered, and mixed entirely. The recording includes a 40-piece orchestra, a full gospel choir, Lee Levin on drums and mastering from the legendary Bob Ludwig. In addition, a one song bonus disc will accompany the collection with the soaring instrumental song “Les Anges.”

Following the release of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE, ALDO will turn the page on the next chapter of this story with the three-disc ALDO NOVA 2.0 RELOADED. The three-disc recording features nine classics from his catalog new recordings–not only as the 2.0 versions of the songs, but also as alternate versions with no lead vocal track and another with no lead guitar track so fans can finally either sing along or play with him.

Track listing for THE LIFE AND TIMES OF EDDIE GAGE:

Hey Ladi Dadi
Free Your Mind
Follow The Road
King Of Deceit
The Bitch In Black
On The Way To The Psycho Ward
When All Is Said And Done
Say A Little Prayer
Burn Like The Sun
Bonus Track: Les Anges–Composed, Arranged and Performed by Aldo Nova

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Track listing for ALDO NOVA 2.0 RELOADED:

Disc One

Blood On The Bricks 2.0 – Reloaded
Monkey On Your Back 2.0 – Reloaded
Under The Gun – War Suite 2.0 – Reloaded
Foolin’ Yourself 2.0 – Reloaded
Ball And Chain 2.0 Reloaded
Paradise 2.0 – Reloaded
Modern World 2.0 – Reloaded
Fantasy 2.0 – Reloaded
I’m A Survivor 2.0 – Reloaded

Disc Two

Blood On The Bricks 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
Monkey On Your Back 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
Under The Gun – War Suite 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
Foolin’ Yourself 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
Ball And Chain 2.0 Reloaded – No Ld Vocal
Modern World 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
Fantasy 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal
I’m A Survivor 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Vocal

Disc Three

Blood On The Bricks 2.0 Reloaded – No Ld Guitar
Monkey On Your Back 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
Under The Gun – War Suite 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
Foolin’ Yourself 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
Ball And Chain 2.0 Reloaded – No Ld Guitar
Paradise 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
Modern World 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
Fantasy 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar
I’m A Survivor 2.0 Reloaded No Ld Guitar

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About ALDO NOVA:

Born Aldo Caporuscio, he opened this channel forty years ago with his 1982 double-platinum top ten self-titled debut, Aldo Nova, and its definitive Hot 100 smash single “Fantasy.” On the heels of the platinum-selling Subject…Aldo Nova and Twitch, he emerged as a trusted collaborator for some of the biggest stars in the world. He co-wrote the
song “Mr. Big Time” for the soundtrack of the movie, “Armageddon,” and worked closely with Jon on his soundtrack album for the film, “Young Guns 2,” writing the signature riff from Jon Bon Jovi’s “Blaze of Glory.” Bon Jovi returned the favor by collaborating on ALDO’s 1991 Blood on the Bricks. Working closely with Céline Dion, he penned “A New Day Has Come,” “Your Light,” “I Can’t Fight the Feeling,” and “You and I,” even garnered a GRAMMY® Award in the category of “Album of the Year” for co-writing and producing 3 songs from her diamond-selling album Falling Into You. Not to mention, his discography also includes writing songs for everyone from Faith Hill, Carole King, and Clay Aiken to Garou and Blue Öyster Cult.

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February 16, 2022

PROGJECT “The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience” Announce American Tour This April

DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

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PROGJECT
“THE ULTIMATE PROG ROCK EXPERIENCE”
ANNOUNCE AMERICAN TOUR THIS APRIL
LEADING INTO THEIR MAY 1 HEADLINING PERFORMANCE
AS PART OF “CRUISE TO THE EDGE”
THE BAND’S ITINERARY WILL INCLUDE A TWO-NIGHT STAND
AT IRIDIUM IN NYC ON APRIL 19 & 20

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Fans of Prog Rock can rejoice in the news that the newly formed ProgJect will tour America, bringing “The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience” to venues this April and leading into their May 1 on-land headlining performance as part of “Cruise To The Edge” (which sets sail the next day). The band features Michael Sadler, Jonathan Mover, Mike Keneally, Ryo Okumoto and Matt Dorsey, performing the classics and epics of Genesis, Yes, King Crimson and ELP, along with some Pink Floyd, Rush, Jethro Tull, Peter Gabriel, Gentle Giant and more. The tour will include a two-night stand at Iridium in NYC on April 19 & 20 (see the itinerary below).

ProgJect is:

MICHAEL SADLER (SAGA)
Lead Vocals

JONATHAN MOVER (GTR, Alice Cooper, Joe Satriani, The Tubes)
Drums, Percussion, Vocals

MIKE KENEALLY (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani)
Guitar, Vocals

RYO OKUMOTO (Spock’s Beard, Asia, Chris Squire)
Keyboards

MATT DORSEY (Sound of Contact, Beth Hart)
Bass, Pedals, Guitar, Keys, Vocals

Look for ProgJect to perform a two-plus hour set of Prog classics and epics such as “Cinema Show,” “Firth of Fifth,” “Squonk,” “Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression–Pt. I & II,” “Siberian Khatru,” “Roundabout,” “Heart of the Sunrise,” “21st Century Schizoid Man,” “Lark’s Tongues In Aspic, Pt. I & II”, “Xanadu,” “La Villa Strangiato,” “Have A Cigar,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Solsbury Hill” and “Living In The Past,” to name only a few.

ProgJect–the brainchild of drummer Jonathan Mover–came to fruition out of his childhood dream of playing Prog. “Prog Rock is the reason I play drums,” Mover explains, “but by the time I turned pro, Prog in the classic sense was over. And, although I got to work with some Prog-associated artists, such as GTR (with Steve Hackett and Steve Howe), and Marillion, my career took a decidedly different, though incredibly fortunate path, working with artists such as Alice Cooper, Joe Satriani, Aretha Franklin, The Tubes, Shakira, and others. That being said, I never lost my desire to play the Prog I grew up listening to.”

He adds: “The idea and inspiration came in 2019 from my getting a last-minute rescue call to play with the Genesis tribute band, The Musical Box. That not only relit that childhood fire and desire, but made me realize: if there’s an audience for Genesis, and an audience for Yes, and Pink Floyd, and ELP, and King Crimson…there’s an audience for all of them. So, why not play them all, since I love them all, and assemble a team of extraordinary musicians that feel the same as I do? And they, like me, wanted to play a variety of Prog from all our favorite bands, and therefore thought more of the concept of an ‘homage band’, instead of a tribute band.”

Mover says that “the chemistry and dynamics of ProgJect are amazing” and “we’re all very excited and literally counting the days to hit the road. Not only because of the delays imposed by Covid (we were supposed to tour over a year ago), but also because we love playing this music so much and know how much prog fans love it too; we can’t wait to perform it for them. And of course, as much fun as it is in the rehearsal room, it will be infinitely more fun in front of an audience.”

What is the enduring appeal of Prog? “It’s music that you really listen to, and in some ways, live in,” says Mover. “It’s not just something to play in the background. When you’re into Prog, you’re not only really into listening, but often times, attached to it as well. It’s the same for seeing it played live. It’s more than just a music performance–it’s an experience.”

The tour dates for ProgJect—”The Ultimate Prog Rock Experience”—are as follows, with more to be announced soon:

April 1, 2022 Los Angeles, CA Champion Site+Sound
April 6, 2022 Edwardsville, IL The Wildey Theatre
April 7, 2022 Milwaukee, WI Shank Hall
April 8, 2022 Chicago, IL Des Plaines Theatre
April 9, 2022 Indianapolis, IN The Irving Theater
April 10, 2022 Cincinnati, OH The Ludlow Garage
April 12, 2022 Kent, OH Kent Stage
April 13, 2022 Buffalo, NY Showplace Theatre
April 15, 2022 Derry, NH The Tupelo Music Hall
April 17, 2022 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater
April 19, 2022 New York, NY The Iridium
April 20, 2022 New York, NY The Iridium
April 21, 2022 Newton, NJ Newton Theater
April 22, 2022 Norwalk, CT The Wall St. Theater
April 23, 2022 Vineland, NJ The Landis Theater
April 26, 2022 Annapolis, MD Rams Head On Stage
April 29, 2022 Boca Raton, FL The Funky Biscuit
April 30, 2022 Tampa, FL Central Park PAC
May 1, 2022 Cape Canaveral, FL Cruise To The Edge Pre-Cruise Event

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February 15, 2022

THE HU Announce 2022 U.S. “Black Thunder” Tour Following Upcoming Coachella Appearance, Share Q&A On New Album & Touring

DT: February 15, 2021

THE HU
ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN “BLACK THUNDER TOUR” DATES, KICKING OFF WITH THEIR SET AT COACHELLA IN APRIL
AND SHARE NEW Q&A

BAND’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SECOND STUDIO ALBUM SET FOR 2022 RELEASE, FURTHER DETAILS TO BE REVEALED IN THE COMING WEEKS VIA BAND’S SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS

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Critically celebrated Mongolian rock band THE HU is set to head out on tour this spring. Today, they announced their “Black Thunder Tour” with a series of headlining dates, beginning in San Diego, CA on April 16 and ending in Mexico City, MX on May 31. The tour, which the band talks about in a new Q&A below, will continue the live music celebrations that the band is set to kick off during their Coachella sets on Friday, April 15 for the first weekend of the musical festival and on Friday, April 22 for the second. Fans will be able to purchase tickets for the tour starting tomorrow, Wednesday February 16, for the fan presale, Thursday, February 17, for the local presale, and Friday, February 18 for the general on sale. All ticket sale times begin at 10AM local time. For more information on “The Black Thunder Tour,” visit https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour-1.

The tour will continue to tease new music from THE HU’s highly anticipated sophomore album, due later this year from Better Noise Music. The album was recorded in their homeland of Mongolia over the last several months, during which, the group gave an update from the studio to fans via their YouTube channel HERE. Fans can also expect special previews of the project with live performances of new songs that the group originally premiered on their North American 2021 tour. See a new Q&A with THE HU discussing the album and touring below.

This past fall, THE HU headlined a tour through North America after joining Halestorm’s headlining tour, where they reunited with frontwoman Lzzy Hale, their special guest on “Song of Women” from their #1-charting debut album THE GEREG. In addition to those tours, THE HU also performed a slew of high-profile festival dates including Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, Rocklahoma, Inkcarceration and more, with the Austin-American Statesman giving a rave review for their ACL set, writing, “File this one under noise you didn’t think you needed. The eight-piece Mongolian band the Hu plays its guitars with bows and man buns, with backing “whoa” chants and punishing drums…It’s music built on tradition with an eye on the past.”

Those dates coincided with THE HU’s appearance on Metallica’s Special 30th Anniversary ‘Black Album’ Reissue Covers Project, for which they covered the legendary band’s “Through the Never.” They appeared on the track listing alongside some of the biggest names in music – Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Yo-Yo Ma, St. Vincent, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin with the Neptunes, Weezer, and many more – who offered their own renditions of Metallica’s songs that originally appeared on the iconic LP.

The band is excited to share more news on new music and further touring in the coming weeks on their social media channels and encourage everyone to give them a follow so they don’t miss out on anything: Website, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, TikTok

The HU Headlining Tour Dates:
April 15 – Indio, CA – Coachella
April 16 – San Diego, CA – Humphreys by the Bay
April 17 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
April 19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
April 21 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
April 22 – Indio, CA – Coachella
April 23 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theatre
April 25 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
April 26 – Bend, OR – Midtown Ballroom
April 28 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
April 29 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma
April 30 – Bozeman, MT – The ELM
May 02 – Fargo, ND – Sanctuary Events Center
May 03 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
May 04 – Kansas City, MO – The Truman
May 06 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
May 07 – Bloomington, IL – Castle Theatre
May 08 – Columbus, OH – Newport Music Hall
May 09 – Nashville, TN – Cannery Ballroom
May 11 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
May 13 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
May 14 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
May 16 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
May 17 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
May 19 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
May 20 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
May 21 – Charleston, SC – Music Farm
May 22 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
May 25 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
May 26 – Little Rock, AR – Little Rock Music Hall
May 27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theatre
May 28 – The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Buzzfest)
May 29 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion (BFD 22)
May 31 – Mexico City, MEX – Lunario

See full list of the band’s upcoming live shows and ticket information at https://www.thehuofficial.com/tour-1

Q&A WITH THE HU

—Can you tell us which songs from the upcoming album will be performed on the “Black Thunder” tour, why you’re excited to play them and how they represent a new chapter for THE HU?

THE HU: For the “Black Thunder” tour, we’re excited to be performing songs from our new album including “Mother Nature,” “Tatar Warrior” and “ShihiHutu.” We have been working hard on our second album and hope to have it ready soon. It will be focused on showing the unique qualities of the Hunnu Rock genre and consists of many new songs that reinforce the different aspects of it. So far we’ve been getting positive response from our fans and we can’t wait to perform all of our new songs for them.

–What inspired you to call the tour “Black Thunder”?

THE HU: We originated in Mongolia and through our music we try to make our fans feel the freedom and energy of the spirit of our vast land and high mountains. Likewise, the “Black Thunder” name is inspired by the unique scenery that can only be seen in Mongolia in which the thunder rumbles right before the rain in the high mountains, the number of clouds in the sky and the force of the lightning are heard, and seen many, many miles away We tried to communicate the energy and feeling you would get experiencing that and hence we named the tour “Black Thunder.”

—A Coachella performance is a prestigious booking since the festival has always stood for musical integrity. Can you discuss what it feels like to be performing at Coachella for the first time in your career? Are there any other artists you’re excited to see performing on the day you play?

THE HU: It is such an honor to be part of Coachella. We’re more than thrilled to be included and it has always been our dream to be performing on that stage representing Mongolia for the first time. We feel that it’s a great opportunity to meet with many of our loyal fans and artists that we love. There are so many talented great artists playing on the day we perform and for the rest of the festival, and if we get a chance, we would love to see all of them.

–You’ve performed in many cities in North America. Can you tell us what it’s like to play for audiences here and how they might be different from ones in Europe?

THE HU: We’ve toured many cities and several continents and met with so many awesome people. Every place has its own characteristics that can be felt through their greetings, hand gestures and chants before, during and after the concerts. In that regard, we would say the biggest differences that we can recall would be the amount of people who would sing along and who’ve memorized the lyrics. Each continent has different accents on singing in Mongolian and we love all of our audiences and their uniqueness.

–What is your favorite part about touring North America? Do you guys ever have the time to explore cities on days off (restaurants, museums, etc.) and if so, what has that been like?

THE HU: Our favorite thing about touring in North America is visiting different places and meeting people. Not only do the restaurants and establishments differ, but each one of them has a unique style. On our days off, we’ve had a chance to taste the most amazing barbecue in Texas, Asian fusion mixed with Mexican spices and sushiritto, etc and explore around everywhere we go. Like their cuisine, Americans are always willing to go the extra mile to make people feel welcome and accepted–we’ve had many people guide us through their cities and towns.

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About The HU

In 2019, an NPR story put a spotlight on “a band from Mongolia that blends the screaming guitars of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian guttural singing,” accurately highlighting the cultural importance and unique musical identity of The HU. Founded in 2016 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, The HU, comprised of producer Dashka along with members Gala, Jaya, Temka, and Enkush, are a modern rock group rooted in the tradition of their homeland. The band’s name translates to the Mongolian root word for human being, and their unique approach blends instruments like the Morin Khuur (horsehead fiddle), Tovshuur (Mongolian guitar), Tumur Khuur (jaw harp) and throat singing with contemporary sounds, creating a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock.”

Their debut album, 2019 ‘s The Gereg, debuted at #1 on the World Album and Top New Artist Charts. With it, the band have accumulated over 250 million combined streams and video views to date and have received critical acclaim from the likes of Billboard, NPR, GQ, The Guardian, The Independent, Revolver, and even Sir Elton John himself.

Proving their global appeal, The HU have sold out venues across the world in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, with scheduled festival appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Download Festival, and more, creating a community of fans from all walks of life. They quickly grabbed the attention of the industry, leading to collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and Lzzy Hale of Halestorm. And most recently, the band received praise from fans and critics for their Mongolian rendition of Metallica’s “Sad But True,” which Metallica themselves acknowledged on their social media accounts, seemingly giving the band their official seal of approval. The band has also explored eclectic ways to reach audiences with their sound, most notably writing and recording music for EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

Readying their next chapter as a global force, The HU are putting the finishing touches on their highly anticipated sophomore album, which is due for a global release later this year from Better Noise Music. The project will include a selection of tracks that were premiered live on the band’s critically acclaimed North American tour at the end of 2021, coinciding with their appearance on Metallica’s 2021 retrospective covers album The Metallica Blacklist, alongside other high-profile guest artists like Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Phoebe Bridgers, J Balvin, St. Vincent, and so many more. The HU’s forthcoming 2022 headlining tour will kick off with a special set at Coachella this April.

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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, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, AWOLNATION, All Good Things, 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, Paris, Toronto and Sydney.

In 2021, Better Noise Music dominated Billboard’s Year End charts in the rock space, landing at #1 on the Mainstream Rock Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Imprint, Hard Rock Songs Label charts and ranked as one of the top Mainstream Rock Label for the year.

For information, visit: http://betternoise.com/

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February 7, 2022

THE THE Release Exclusive Remix Of ‘GLOBAL EYES’ + Official Music Video Out Now

DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2022

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

THE THE
RELEASE EXCLUSIVE REMIX OF
‘GLOBAL EYES’
RECORDED LIVE AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL DURING
‘THE COMEBACK SPECIAL’ TOUR
WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE NOW HERE

One of the most intriguing bands ever to emerge from England, THE THE have shared the official video for “Global Eyes (DJ Food’s Stolen Moments Remix).” Watch it here.

Previously available only on 10” vinyl as part of the limited The Comeback Special Deluxe Artbook released in October 2021, the remixed version of the live performance of “Global Eyes” by DJ Food reveals a new, stunning and atmospheric incarnation of the song. The album THE COMEBACK SPECIAL was released October 29, 2021 in multiple audio as well as video formats and documents their triumphant and sold-out Royal Albert Hall concert in 2018 in London. Read the last press release here.

“Global Eyes (DJ Food’s Stolen Moments Remix)” is now available as a digital single for the first time, accompanied by a music video created by Vicki Bennett, who provided the video backdrop for The Comeback Special tour and whose audio-visual collage work has previously been shown at major art galleries and institutions such as the Tate Modern and the Sydney Opera House.

Listen to ‘Global Eyes (DJ Food’s Stolen Moments Remix)’ here.

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The highlight of this multi-format release is an exquisitely designed 136-page art book, which tells the whole story behind The Comeback Special with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos, film stills, contributions and stories, as well as 6 discs including exclusive audio content, plus director Tim Pope’s film of the concert on both Blu-ray and DVD.

Order The Comeback Special here: https://thethe.tmstor.es/

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THE THE
Global Eyes
(DJ Foods’s Stolen Moments Remix)
Single Release: February 4^th, 2022

The Comeback Special
Album Release: October 29^th, 2021
Formats:
2CD Mediabook / DVD Mediabook / Blu-ray Mediabook / Triple Vinyl Gatefold / Limited Edition Triple Vinyl (Crystal Clear) / Limited Edition Art Book

Further exclusive formats and merchandise available in the official album store here.

Tracklist:

Global Eyes
Sweet Bird Of Truth
Flesh & Bones
Heartland
The Beat(en) Generation
Armageddon Days (are here again)
A Long Hard Lazy Apprenticeship
We Can’t Stop What’s Coming
Phantom Walls
Love Is Stronger Than Death
Dogs Of Lust
Helpline Operator
This Is The Night
This Is The Day
Soul Catcher
Bugle Boy
Beyond Love
Slow Emotion Replay
(Like a) Sun Rising Thru My Garden
Infected
I’ve Been Waiting For Tomorrow (all of my life)
True Happiness (this way lies)
Uncertain Smile
Lonely Planet

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February 3, 2022

Nashville Singer-Songwriter & Musician MACKENZIE GRANT Shares Cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Borderline” In New Music Video

DT: FEBRUARY 3, 2022

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER/ SRO PR

MACKENZIE GRANT
–NASHVILLE SINGER, SONGWRITER AND MUSICIAN—
SHARES NEW SINGLE/VIDEO FOR HER COVER OF
JONI MITCHELL’S “BORDERLINE”

MARKS THE SECOND SINGLE FROM HER SOPHOMORE ALBUM
‘WONDER WORLD’
OUT MARCH 18 VIA BLACKBIRD RECORD LABEL

WATCH THE “BORDERLINE” VIDEO HERE

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Coming on the heels of last month’s single/video “Putting Down Some Things,” Nashville-based singer, songwriter and musician MacKenzie Grant has shared the video for her cover of Joni Mitchell’s timeless 1994 single “Borderline” (from her Grammy Award-winning Turbulent Indigo album). This marks the second single from MacKenzie’s sophomore album WONDER WORLD, due March 18 via BlackBird Record Label. The video can be viewed here and was premiered yesterday (February 2) by Americana UK which noted that “Grant’s version of the song is beautiful; the exquisite melody is delivered in her clear, pure voice while Josh Kaler’s fine pedal steel flows beneath.”

The intimate “Borderline” video—praised by Americana UK as ““a clever concept for a video of a cover song, showing respect and love for the original”—was directed by MacKenzie and filmed by her husband Murrey Smith and takes viewers on a tour of the Woodbine/Glencliff neighborhoods in Nashville, TN, where MacKenzie resides. She is seen visiting her local record store, Phonolux, picking up a vinyl copy of Turbulent Indigo and taking it home to become fully absorbed in the song. Since Turbulent Indigo was never released on vinyl despite fan petitions, MacKenzie created a mock copy using the CD’s original artwork. She also referenced the CD’s artwork in the cover art for her single by replacing Joni’s image with a self-portrait, as seen above.

“I first heard Joni Mitchell’s ‘Borderline’ when I was a freshman in college,” says MacKenzie. “I was studying political science at the time and engaging with students and professors who all had strong opinions about the state of our world. This song hit me directly between the eyes in my own reckoning of personal beliefs and how we navigate relationships with others whose ideologies are different from our own. I kept returning to the idea that so many of our beliefs might make us feel righteous, they also immediately set up a dichotomy, a dividing line between you and others. ‘Borderline’ is about how we can lose sight of our common humanity when we align ourselves too stringently with our opinions and views. Turbulent Indigo is possibly my favorite Joni album and one that I think gets overlooked, even though it won a Grammy. I feel this song is as compelling and timely today as it was 28 years ago and wanted more people to know about it. But then that’s the magic and genius of Joni’s work; compelling and timeless.”

The WONDER WORLD album marks MacKenzie’s return to music after a 15-year break.

Produced and engineered by Phil Dubnick, the album was inspired by GRANT’s time away from music working as a school counselor in a high-poverty and high-trauma preschool covering themes such as self-reckoning, feminine empowerment and overcoming negative mindsets.

WONDER WORLD features songs written by MacKenzie beyond the cover of “Borderline.” The album’s first offering was “Putting Down Some Things,” the video for which was premiered by Americana Highways. Beautifully written and sung by MACKENZIE, the song is a moving and infectious country song about self-renewal which Americana Highways praised, stating that “Grant’s songwriting is informed by witnessing a wave of these elements of the human experience, and the gentle easiness of her vocals helps to soothe the soul.” Read the press release here.

As a naturally gifted musician who is a classically trained pianist, MacKenzie has been writing and singing for as long as she can remember. A native of Syracuse, New York, and the daughter of two classically trained musicians, she effortlessly blends the clarity of her singing voice with the raw emotion in her lyrics. After three years at the University of Michigan, she transferred to Berklee in Boston, where she received positive feedback on her songwriting from her professors and peers alike. GRANT relocated to Nashville in 2000 after visiting the city with friends on spring break and discovering that it immediately felt like home.

Just before moving, she’d made an independent album that attracted the attention of a hit songwriter in Nashville, who invited her to write and record together if she ever came to town. That connection helped open the doors to the city’s songwriting community, as she developed an audience through playing writers rounds and releasing the 2006 album, The Laundry Room Glamour Hour. Around this same time, she also married and started a family, but gradually she became disillusioned with the music industry and her first marriage ended.

Now remarried and raising three children (a high schooler, a middle schooler, and a preschooler), she is once again using music as a way to connect with others and herself.

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For more information on MacKenzie Grant, please visit:
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February 1, 2022

ABE GROSSMAN Debuts New Video For “Always Know You’re Somewhere” From Just-Released ‘Night Window’ Album

DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2022

FROM: MARCEE RONDAN

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ABE GROSSMAN
DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR
“ALWAYS KNOW YOU’RE SOMEWHERE”
FROM JUST-RELEASED
‘NIGHT WINDOW’ ALBUM
WATCH IT HERE

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On the heels of the release of his self-released debut album NIGHT WINDOW, singer-songwriter and alternative rock musician ABE GROSSMAN has just released a new video for “Always Know You’re Somewhere.” The moving clip, which pays homage to a relationship between a son and his father through various stages of life, was directed by ABE with Chris Jones and Daren Hiltunen. Watch the video here.

“Always Know You’re Somewhere” is a touching and personal song for anyone who has recently lost a loved one. A son sings to his father in the ballad that blooms into a 70’s guitar solo with a big, orchestrated chorus. All instruments were recorded analog-to-tape in the style of “golden age” classic rock artists of the 70’s to further the nostalgic themes. The music video features genuine Super 8 footage of ABE, his father, family, and friends, alongside more recent footage of ABE and his father on the Southern California coast. The clip shows ABE’s relationship with his father via a narrative thread from childhood to present day.

ABE GROSSMAN
TALKS ABOUT
“ALWAYS KNOW YOU’RE SOMEWHERE”

Q: The video tells the story of the relationship between a son and his father. Can you talk about your relationship with your father?

ABE GROSSMAN (AG): “I’m no different than most boys who want to make their fathers proud of them. I sought negative attention when I was young, so the road to maturity was long. My father has always been my most meaningful human connection. I have my lifetime to look back at the memories we’ve had. This song is looking forward beyond the world and into the unknown realm of spirit.

Q: What was the impetus for the song, “Always Know You’re Somewhere?”

ABE GROSSMAN (AG): As my father got older, I realized that the time we had here was limited. Our relationship had grown into a mature friendship beyond anything I could’ve imagined when I was young. He and I always have talked about spiritual matters throughout our lives. After I cleaned up my life, he and I started spending a lot more time together. The song just came from my love for him and the questions about what will be like when he’s gone. I find comfort in the fact that he’ll always be with me in the hereafter.

NIGHT WINDOW, released January 25, was an album “more than 40 years into a life of music” in Abe’s words. The album was previewed by the video-trilogy “Speed Of The Night,” “Ghost In The Dark” and “Dirty Cheap Hotel,” as well as the debut single, “Blue Jays.” The sound throughout NIGHT WINDOW drips with classic nostalgia–a rich tapestry of 70’s classic rock and heartstring-pulling acoustic folk, stitched together by GROSSMAN’s distinctive, smokey lead vocal and lush orchestral arrangements. Subtle hints of familiar sounds, from Pink Floyd and John Mayer to Bob Dylan, may peek through here and there, and yet there’s some fresh unknown that makes the songs on NIGHT WINDOW their own instant classics.

The NIGHT WINDOW track listing is as follows:

Speed Of the Night
Ghost In The Dark
Down To The World
Dirty Cheap Hotel
Always Know You’re Somewhere
Blue Jays
Ain’t Good Looking Enough
Closer Stars
Born To Die
Lucky Boy

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January 31, 2022

Emerging Rock Acts Join Forces on ‘Living Like I’m Dead Tour’ feat. UNCURED with VERSUS ME & MADAME MAYHEM

DT: JANUARY 31, 2020

FM: KELLY WALSH, SRO PR

EMERGING ROCK ACTS JOIN FORCES ON
‘LIVING LIKE I’M DEAD’ U.S. TOUR
FEATURING
UNCURED
WITH SUPPORT FROM
VERSUS ME + MADAME MAYHEM
FEBRUARY 23 – MARCH 20

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW AT
UNCUREDBAND.COM

Three of the nation’s top emerging rock groups will join forces this February and March on the newly announced “LIVING LIKE I’M DEAD” tour. The tour is headlined by New Jersey hard rock group UNCURED, which features brothers and guitarists/vocalists Rex and Zak Cox. Wisconsin rockers VERSUS ME and NYC rock singer-songwriter MADAME MAYHEM will join UNCURED on the month-long run. Tickets are on-sale as of today, January 31, via www.uncuredband.com.

The tour will support the upcoming release of UNCURED’s third album LIVING LIKE I’M DEAD, due March 4. LIVING LIKE I’M DEAD delivers massive choruses with stunning vocal harmonies, catchy melodies and blistering guitar solos. UNCURED will play the entire album live, plus singles from their previous LPs EPIDEMIC and MEDUSA.

UNCURED is a member of the Schecter Guitars official artist roster, and Schecter is a sponsor of the tour. Schecter will be giving away three guitars to three lucky fans who purchase advance tickets to an upcoming show. For details, please visit: www.uncuredband.com/win.

‘Living Like I’m Dead’ Tour Dates:
2/23 – Detroit, MI @ Diesel
2/24 – Madison, WI @ The Annex
2/25 – Hobart, IN @ Art Theater
2/26 – Racine, WI @ Route 20
3/1 – Bloomington, IL @ The Stable
3/3 – Joliet, IL @ The Forge
3/5 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cabooze
3/6 – Des Moines, IA @ Lefty’s
3/7 – Kansas City, MO @ Vivo Live
3/8 – Wichita, KS @ The Wave
3/9 – Springfield, MO @ Outland Ballroom
3/10 – Tulsa, OK @ The Vanguard
3/11 – Katy, TX @ Wildcatter
3/12 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s
3/15 – Shreveport, LA @ Sand Bar
3/16 – Birmingham, AL @ Zydeco
3/18 – Huntsville, AL @ Sidetracks
3/19 – Johnson City, TN @ Capone’s
3/20 – Greensboro, NC @ Blind Tiger

“Uncured had the opportunity to play 25 incredible shows during the summer of 2021,” shares Rex. “Audiences have been starved for the adrenaline surge that only comes from the excitement of live music.” Zak adds: “Our touring partners Versus Me and Madame Mayhem have become favorites on the active rock radio scene, and their epic songs and powerful live performances will make this tour an event that can’t be missed.”

The members of VERSUS ME agree. “All of us in Versus Me are very excited to hit the road with Uncured and Madame Mayhem. We’ve been eager to take our live show on the road and this is the perfect opportunity. Our fans have been asking us to hit the road and we can’t wait to hang out with everyone and play our new music.”

“We’re so excited to get back on the road and perform live with Uncured and Versus Me,” adds MADAME MAYHEM. “More than anything we can’t wait to reconnect with all of the rock music lovers out there after not touring for so long! These shows are going to be something special for sure.”

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Lineup [l-r]: Zak Cox, Rex Cox
Credit: Conclave Studios

With a resume that includes over 250 live shows in 14 countries, UNCURED has won over fans worldwide with its virtuoso guitar skills and energetic, engaging live performances. Lauded by Guitar World as “technically dazzling”, UNCURED has been seen on major tours with acts including Lacuna Coil, All That Remains, Cradle of Filth and Jinjer, just to name a few. Most recently, UNCURED opened for Judas Priest and Sabaton at the 2021 Warlando Music Festival in Orlando. Their debut album Medusa was named one of the “10 Best Metal Albums of 2017” by AXS.com while their 2019 cover of Slayer’s classic hit “Disciple” received the title of “Cover of the Year” from SiriusXM’s “Liquid Metal” show.

UNCURED have released three singles from LIVING LIKE I’M DEAD, including title track “Living Like I’m Dead” along with anthems “I Won’t Break” and “Take Me Away,” all of which can be found streaming across all digital platforms. Watch the official music video for “Living Like I’m Dead” streaming below.

Find UNCURED online at:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | SPOTIFY

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Lineup [l-r]: Lee Milibrandt (bass), JJ Johnson (drums), James Milibrandt (vocals), Dustin Hansen (guitar)

Wisconsin’s own VERSUS ME is a band for today’s rock crowds. They have crafted multiple songs featuring the type of crowd-ready anthems heard in stadiums, while simultaneously harnessing the heaviness and earnest delivery found each year on the Warped Tour’s main stage and in the pages of Alternative Press, Rocksound, Kerrang! and Big Cheese. The band’s diverse influences, their varied experiences on the road, and the ascent of likeminded bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Asking Alexandria and Ice Nine Kills have paved the way for Versus Me to quickly connect with fans on a worldwide scale. Their latest single “Down” is out now via oneRPM. Stream its music video below.

Find VERSUS ME online at:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | SPOTIFY

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Manhattan born singer-songwriter and burgeoning rock icon in the making MADAME MAYHEM takes charge of her own anxiety, hurt, and alienation, crushing it with sheer force of will, then channeling the remaining ether into pulse-pounding anthems, instantly connecting with anyone who has struggled. Madame Mayhem doesn’t fit comfortably in any one box, shifting seamlessly from pile driving to almost precious with skilled frenzy. In fact, Madame Mayhem boasts the arena-ready thrill of Disturbed, the soaring chest-pounding sensibility of Breaking Benjamin, the brazen, clever, and rad attitude of Pat Benatar, all delivered with the grand theatricality of Iron Maiden and the operatic thunder of Evanescence. Those who yearn for the electric catharsis of loud guitars, driving rhythms, hypnotic hooks, and the strength of shared experience have a new muse in Madame Mayhem. Her latest single “I Am More,” produced by Johnny K (Disturbed, Megadeth, Sevendust, Finger Eleven) is out now; stream its music video below.

Find MADAME MAYHEM online here:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | SPOTIFY

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For press inquires and/or review ticket requests for the “Living Like I’m Dead” tour, please contact:
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Kelly Walsh – kwalsh@sropr.com

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