Month: August 2026

Leon Bridges has released the first of three 4-song EPs which will form his new album “Happiness Anytime.” It’s a unique release strategy from a musician who always takes the route most creative. “Happiness Anytime” […]

Photos and review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Johanna Samuels celebrated the release of her album “Sorry, Kid” in front of the Los Angeles home crowd at Zebulon. It was a night for […]

The legendary singer-songwriter Gilbert O’Sullivan will release his 21st album, “On The Record” in November, and has previewed the collection with a new song called “Growing Old Disgracefully.” Produced by Andy Wright, “On The Record” […]

Stephen Bishop has created a keepsake record for collectors and lovers of great music, a vinyl-only release of his 1976 classic album, “Careless.” The Oscar and Grammy-nominated musician has released a 50th anniversary edition of […]

Roger Taylor of Queen fame has released the single “I See You Now” off his forthcoming album, “Violence Insane In A Beautiful World,” due Sept. 18th from Columbia. “It’s a love song, it’s really about […]

Review by NOTES FROM VIVACE LOS ANGELES – Death Cab for Cutie celebrated the release of “I Built You A Tower,” their 11th studio album, by spending their summer touring the United States. That included […]

Vocal quintet Pentatonix have announced a new leg of their “Christmas In The City Tour.” Following last year’s successful holiday tour, Pentatonix will once again bring their harmonies, festive spirit and unforgettable performances to 28 […]

The official Queens of the Stone Age Complaint Hotline is now open, and the band wants to hear the bad … as well as the good, and maybe even some ugly. Fans, friends, and foes […]

Foreigner continues in grand form with a new live album “In The Eye of the Storm,” the official soundtrack to the band’s remarkable Ellis Island concert, filmed last year in The Big Apple. The album is […]

John Mellencamp continues his “Dancing Words Tour – The Greatest Hits” with August stops including Texas, Phoenix and Los Angeles. Mellencamp, the 74-year-old rocker known for his Americana vibes and vast catalogue of “everyman”-style radio […]