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The Shins Release Fourth Advance Track from ‘Heartworms,’ and Add Three New Dates to Tour

Photo by JASON PERSSE, Story by JOHN DALY The Shins have unleashed a fourth advance track from Heartworms, called “Painting A Hole.” Upbeat rhythm and great vocals highlight “Painting A Hole,” as James Mercer’s voice explores the way our society […]

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Gary Calamar Takes Us on a Nostalgic Tour of His Own LA With New Singles ‘Little Tokyo,’ ‘Prince of Pico Blvd’

By DONNA BALANCIA Gary Calamar is a multi-tasking musician. He’s a popular DJ on KCRW, and by day he’s a GRAMMY-nominated music supervisor on successful film and TV projects. Gary also hosts the monthly Mimosa […]

By DONNA BALANCIA

‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Music Spins Off New Album: The Reluctant Apostles Record Nears its PledgeMusic Goal

Katey Sagal Band Holds Successful PledgeMusic Campaign By DONNA BALANCIA The tough Sons of Anarchy spinoff band, The Reluctant Apostles, has put together a heartwarming debut record that has reached 75 percent of its PledgeMusic goal. […]

By JOHN DALY

VIDEO: Conor Oberst Makes a Life Statement in New Single ‘A Little Uncanny’ off Album ‘Salutations’

Pre-Order Available on Conor Oberst Album, ‘Salutations’ Check out the video for Conor Oberst’s new single ‘A Little Uncanny’ here. Oberst releases the new album Salutations on March 17 via Nonesuch Records, and you can pre-order […]