I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases have been flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Only Murders in the Building, La Máquina, Pearl Jam, Sister Hazel, Live, Nikka Costa, Vlad Holiday, and Greg Kihn.
- Check out the trailer for the fourth season of original comedy series "Only Murders in the Building." The Emmy®- winning series returns August 27th on Hulu, with new episodes streaming Tuesdays. In season four of “Only Murders in the Building,” Charles, Oliver & Mabel wrestle with the shocking events at the end of season three surrounding Charles’ stunt double & friend Sazz Pataki. Questioning whether Sazz or Charles was the intended victim, our trio’s investigation leads them all the way to Los Angeles where a Hollywood studio is readying a film about the Only Murders podcast. As our amateur sleuths race back to New York, they embark on an even more epic journey — traversing their building’s courtyard to delve into the twisted lives of the Arconia’s West Tower residents.
- Hulu debuted eight first-look images from its first ever Spanish language Original series "La Máquina," starring Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna and Eiza González. The series premieres with all six episodes on October 9, 2024. After a devastating loss, Esteban “La Máquina” Osuna (Gael García Bernal) is at a low point in his boxing career. Lucky for him, his manager and best friend Andy Lujan (Diego Luna) is determined to get him back on top. But when a nefarious organization rears its head, the stakes of this rematch become life or death. While struggling to mount a comeback, Esteban must also juggle his own personal demons and protect his family, including his ex-wife Irasema (Eiza González), a journalist who finds herself on a collision course with the dark side of the boxing world.
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- Pearl Jam has released a new live music video for their current single “Wreckage”, filmed at their May 16th Las Vegas show. The single, along with the first release and title track “Dark Matter” went #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, marking the first time Pearl Jam has accomplished consecutive #1’s on the chart. Dominating the radio charts, both singles were also Top 5 records at Alt Radio and Wreckage was a #1 at AAA Radio. Pearl Jam's "Wreckage" video features some of the band's unique tour visuals that were created by famed creative and fellow Seattle native, Rob Sheridan. The visual concept was a first for the band who generally toured with a more general, stripped back production. Sheridan, who’s previously worked with Trent Reznor and Nine Inch Nails as well as notable director David Fincher, told the Seattle Times “Pearl Jam isn’t a bright, cold LED screen; it’s a warm, incandescent light. We talked about, ‘What if we did this with a really analog feel?’ What if we used a projection screen, and some ways to help bring the visuals into the space with the band but not be fighting for attention with what is one of the greatest live bands, in terms of musical performances, of our generation.” Watch the live music video for "Wreckage" HERE.
- Platinum-selling band Sister Hazel is excited to debut their latest single, "All Goes By So Fast." This heartfelt song, co-written by lead singer Ken Block and his daughter Alaina Block, is sure to resonate deeply with fans. Recently premiered on Americana Highways, the single captures the essence of fleeting moments. Produced and mixed by Ben Jackson at East End Studio in Nashville, TN, the song is being distributed by Rock Ridge Music, a Nashville-based label. "All Goes By So Fast" is now accessible on all major digital and streaming platforms. Click HERE to listen and experience it yourself.
- On this week’s episode of SPIN’s podcast, Lipps Service host Scott Lipps welcomes Ed Kowalczyk, singer, songwriter, and frontman of the multi-platinum iconic rock band +LIVE+ for a nostalgic conversation about his early entry into the rock & roll world, the purpose behind his music, memorable encounters, & more. The episode will go live on all streaming services August 18th and on YouTube August 19th. From its inception in York, Pennsylvania in 1984, Kowalczyk explains how +LIVE+ has evolved and mastered its sound to sell over 22 million albums worldwide, earning two #1 albums and numerous legendary hits such as “Lightning Crashes,” “I Alone,” “All Over You”, and “Lakini’s Juice.” In the interview, he recalls wanting to create music that digs deep and makes you think, stating, “You can have lyrics that poke at the truth and poke at reality and really try to bring people into this other place.”
- The LA-based soul and funk singer Nikka Costa releases her highly anticipated album Dirty Disco. The album was recorded with and produced by Justin Stanley (Prince, Jamie Lidell, Beck, etc.). Along with the talents of versatile musicians such as Brandon Coleman (Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, Donald Glover, Flying Lotus), Greg Phillinganes (Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and Kaveh Rastegar (John Legend, Beck), Nikka Costa brings you into her Dirty Disco world. The album will be available on vinyl and CD here. Tickets to her live tour are on sale here. East coast dates will be announced next week.
- Romania-born, Nashville-based musical shapeshifter Vlad Holiday is joined by Kacey Musgraves on “I Don’t Wanna Party Anymore.” Mischievous and sultry, the track has all the jazzy, lo-fi hallmarks of a Bond song. Running Musgraves’ voice through tape delay, Holiday’s signature knack for gear experimentation gives the duet a style we’ve never heard either artist in before — Stream. The two artists met a few years back through mutual friends. Continually finding themselves singing together over an acoustic guitar as the sun came up after a long party, the collaboration felt natural, especially given the lyrics of “I Don’t Wanna Party Anymore.”
- It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music. Greg lost his battle with Alzheimer's disease on 8/13/24 at the age of 75. Known for his magnetic stage presence and unique storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe. He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come. Born on 07/10/49 in the vibrant city of Baltimore, Maryland. Greg discovered a passion for music early in life. He burst onto the scene with the release of Greg Kihn, which quickly garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. With a unique songwriting style that blended folk, classic rock, blues and pop, his sound helped define a rich musical legacy in the San Francisco Bay Area scene. Greg rose to worldwide fame in the 1980s and left an indelible mark for generations to come.
