I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Only Murders in the Building, Blood & Myth, Coolio, Billy Idol, Mother Love Bone, Conan Gray, Isabela Merced, and she's green.
- Check out the trailer and key art for the fifth season of Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building." The Emmy® Award-nominated series returns Tuesday, September 9th with three episodes. New episodes stream Tuesdays on Hulu.
- Hulu has debuted the official trailer and for "Blood & Myth." The gripping true-crime documentary premieres Thursday, September 4 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ in English speaking territories internationally.
- In a new episode of Vevo Footnotes, producer Doug Rasheed gives a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise,” one of the most iconic rap songs of the ‘90s. The episode celebrates the song’s 30th anniversary, originally released on August 1, 1995. In the episode, Rasheed explains how he first met Coolio while working security, and how he connected with Coolio’s manager Paul Stewart. He recalls how the producers used to compete to see who could pull the best samples for tracks. Rasheed also shares the early challenge they faced when Stevie Wonder initially refused to clear the “Pastime Paradise” sample because of the language and content in the song. Coolio rewrote some of the lyrics and with Stewart’s help, the sample was eventually cleared. Watch Here
- Rock legend Billy Idol announces new vinyl re-pressings of three classic releases: Charmed Life, Whiplash Smile, and the Don’t Stop EP, out now via Capitol/UMe. In addition to limited-edition vinyl, all three are available in Atmos. Available here:
- UMe celebrates the legacy of one of the most quietly influential bands in history, Mother Love Bone, by reissuing the Seattle, WA group's Shine EP and seminal full-length debut Apple on September 26. This reissue is a testament to the enduring impact of Mother Love Bone's music and a must-have for any serious music collector. Both Shine and Apple will be available in multiple physical configurations, including CD, standard black vinyl, or limited-edition color vinyl variants. A limited-edition, newly remastered Japan-exclusive Mini-LP/SHM-CD that includes both the “Shine” EP, as well as the debut full-length album “Apple,” will also be available on October 10. Pre-order HERE now. The CD version of the Shine EP includes "Capricorn Sister (Album Version)" as a bonus track, not included on the LP. The Shine vinyl formats feature a 4-song track list repeated on both sides, and it is available in three options: a standard black vinyl, a limited-edition “Purple Haze” vinyl, and a limited-edition “Skyblue” vinyl LP.
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- Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, Conan Gray releases his highly anticipated album, Wishbone via Republic Records. Listen to Wishbone HERE. On Wishbone, Conan Gray returns to his singer-songwriter roots after falling in love for the first time, showcasing his creative talents more than ever before. Wishbone is entirely written by Conan Gray, featuring previously released singles “This Song” and “Vodka Cranberry,” and executive produced by Grammy Award winning longtime collaborator Dan Nigro. Nigro has worked with Conan since 2018, producing his multi-platinum hits “Heather” and “Maniac”. Conan also worked with producers Ethan Gruska, Noah Conrad, Luka Kloser and Elvira on Wishbone.
- Fresh off a banner year with standout roles in The Last of Us and the #1 box office hit Superman, Isabela Merced returns to the spotlight with Apocalipsis, a smoldering salsa reinvention of her original song produced by Tony Succar, winner of 2 GRAMMY® Awards and 2 Latin GRAMMY® Awards. Originally written and produced by Merced with her brother Gyovanni Moner in 2020, Apocalipsis has now been transformed into an explosive Latin anthem that fuses salsa and pop while paying homage to their shared Peruvian heritage. Succar, celebrated for his innovative approach to Latin music, brings his signature energy and precision to the track, merging timeless salsa instrumentation with contemporary arrangements. “Apocalipsis” is available now on all streaming platforms.
- Minneapolis band she’s green are excited to share their new EP Chrysalis, available everywhere via Photo Finish Records. Their first project in over 2 years, the five songs perfectly capture their ethereal brand of dream pop, merging wistful vocals with fuzzed-out, harmonic guitars. Arriving with the EP is the official music video for “Little Birds,” which features the band in a serene nature scene as the song builds up to an emotional catharsis. "We shot the Little Birds video outside the city in rural Wisconsin,” explain she’s green. “We set up instruments in a forest clearing and had a great team to help us get it done. We wanted to really cap off the EP with a performance like this and just have some fun with it.” LISTEN TO CHRYSALIS. WATCH “LITTLE BIRDS”
