I have gotten a plethora of cool press releases flooding my inbox recently that you may find interesting. This post includes blurbs on Chad Powers, Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, Em Beihold, Florence Road, Lord Huron, Young the Giant, Twin Shadow, Elton John, The Who, Elvis Presley, Jaws, Belles, and Marcus King Band.
- Hulu has debuted the official trailer and key art for the Original series "Chad Powers." Hulu's new six-episode comedy series starring Glen Powell will premiere September 30th with two episodes. New episodes stream weekly on Tuesdays.
- In honor of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), Hulu is proud to spotlight the lineup of film and TV content that celebrates culture, identity, and storytelling. This year’s highlights include the fresh take on the classic psychological thriller “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” directed by Michelle Garza Cervera, the Hularious comedy specials “Ralph Barbosa: Planet Bosa” and “Frankie Quiñones: Damn That’s Crazy,” the gripping, bilingual docuseries FX’s “Necaxa,” and Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner “In the Summers.” Also featured is the thrilling heist drama from Spain “Suspicious Minds,” National Geographic’s harrowing “Lost in the Jungle,” the true inspirational story of “Flamin’ Hot,” with even more to discover all month long. These titles and more are available via Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.
- Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Em Beihold unveils an utterly clever and undeniably catchy new single entitled “Hot Goblin,” out now on all streaming platforms via Republic Records. It continues what is shaping up to be her most enigmatic and engaging creative chapter yet. Listen HERE. The track’s playful synths pulsate over a head-nodding beat. Em’s voice flutters with a distinct theatricality and direct emotion. She tries to wrap her head around a gleeful contradiction on the chantable chorus, “Sometimes I feel that I’m a hot goblin, little bit perfect, little bit problem, could be a dream or your worst nightmare, but I know who I am, so I don’t care.” Finally, it concludes with a sugary and spirited crescendo.
- Florence Road recently released their new single ‘Break The Girl’ along with an official music video directed by Benji Gershon, shot in their hometown of Bray. You can listen to ‘Break The Girl’ HERE and watch the video HERE. 'Break The Girl' was premiered as Jack Saunders' 'Hottest Record' on BBC Radio 1 this evening. Already a fan favourite at live shows, ‘Break The Girl’ is the band’s latest addictive release, arriving as part of their debut mixtape ‘Fall Back’; a project that captures the raw intensity of youth in all its highs and lows. True to the spirit of Irish creativity, ‘Fall Back’ feels fresh and modern, fusing grunge haze with slick indie riffs into a sound that is both timeless and forward-looking; rooted in rock tradition yet unafraid to push boundaries. You can listen to ‘Fall Back’ HERE.
- Lord Huron—the project of Los Angeles-based artist Ben Schneider—has had a whirlwind year surrounding the release of their new album, The Cosmic Selector Vol. 1. In May, they wrapped up an entirely sold-out tour in celebration of the 10th anniversary of their beloved album Strange Trails, in July, they released their new album to critical acclaim and embarked on their biggest headline tour to date, and just last month, they performed on CBS Saturday. Today, they release the Jackie! Zhou-directed video for “Watch Me Go,” which “unfolds in the grand tradition of country songs.” (FLOOD) Watch the Video for “Watch Me Go”
- Critically-acclaimed, multi-platinum selling band Young the Giant have shared a new acoustic EP, In The Open Volume One, featuring warm, stripped back renditions of fan-favorite songs including “Mind Over Matter,” and new, previously unreleased song “Bitter Fruit.” The EP heralds their upcoming In The Open Tour, an intimate concert experience performed in beautiful spaces and venues around the country, with support from Cassandra Coleman (debut album produced by Jack Antonoff) throughout. Limited edition vinyl will be available throughout the tour, as well as for pre-order. The EP will be pressed on 100% recycled, green vinyl. LISTEN TO IN THE OPEN VOLUME ONE.
- Fresh off playing a string of shows in Southern California on the Georgie Goes West Tour, including a sold out show at Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown, Twin Shadow has unveiled “Awkward Backward,” the second single off his seventh album Cadet, which arrives this fall via Dom Recs. “Awkward Backward” pushes and pulls between moments of confusion and clarity as he navigates self-doubt in relationships, with each twisting synth bringing him closer to a resolution. Of the song, he shares: “‘Awkward Backward’ is a song about insecurities—about always needing to be the first to figure out what’s going on in a relationship, to predict who’s going to jump ship first. It’s about dodging bullets and trying to get the upper hand, all in the name of protecting your own ego. But beneath that defensiveness lies an admission: these are my shortcomings. The song is a confession and an invitation to go deeper, to ask if maybe it’s finally time to stop running and truly connect.” To create the single’s cover artwork, he welded 12 extra rearview mirrors onto his motorcycle. LISTEN TO “AWKWARD BACKWARD”
- Half a century after it dominated charts around the world, Elton John’s seminal album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy will receive a 50th Anniversary Edition reissue, out on October 24th via UMe. The special reissue will be available on multiple formats, including 2LP, 2CD, and 1LP, Live At Midsummer Music, Wembley Stadium 1975, which was the album’s live debut, as well as a booklet containing never-before-seen entries from Elton’s personal diary. All available to pre-order now here. In 1975, Elton John was in the midst of a prolific run of unimaginable success, having broken into the mainstream in 1970 to become the biggest star on the planet. His 9th album in six years, Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy, would break new ground in a plethora of ways. A concept album devised with Elton’s longtime collaborator and lyricist Bernie Taupin, it told the chronological story of the early years of Elton (Captain Fantastic) and Bernie’s (the Brown Dirt Cowboy) musical careers in London as they struggled to break through.
- WHO ARE YOU, The Who's eighth studio album, is to be released in a suite of formats including a super deluxe edition this October featuring over 70 unreleased tracks including never-before-heard versions of the title track “Who Are You,” newly mixed live tracks from their first tour without original drummer Keith Moon and candid recordings of the band rehearsing in 1977 and 1978. Also included in the 7CD/1 Blu-ray set are brand-new Atmos & Stereo mixes by Steven Wilson. The album will also be released as a deluxe 4LP box set, a 2CD deluxe edition, and limited-edition coloured and half-speed master vinyl editions. Initially released in August 1978, WHO ARE YOU marked a significant chapter in The Who's career while a commercial triumph, peaking at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and achieving double platinum status and No. 6 on the U.K. Albums Chart, it was also tragically the last album to feature legendary drummer Keith Moon, who died a week after its release. PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE: https://thewho.lnk.to/
- Elvis Presley’s Graceland has announced the third release in the Graceland Vinyl Collection. The new, limited-edition 10” vinyl features two of Elvis’ most iconic holiday classics, “Blue Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Back in Town" and is now available for pre-order exclusively at ShopGraceland.com. Custom-pressed on stunning blue vinyl, these two tracks capture the spirit of 1957 – a year that gave us Elvis’ first holiday album, his first Christmas at Graceland, and a musical legacy that still echoes every December.
- Continuing the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s classic 1975 summer blockbuster, Jaws, UMe is releasing Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in Dolby Atmos®. The GRAMMY-winning album recording, with music by legendary composer John Williams, has been mixed by Atmos pioneer Steve Genewick from the multi-track masters in collaboration with reissue producer Mike Matessino. Fans can now dive deeper than ever into the music, hearing every layer with crystal clear precision and immersive depth. Listen to Jaws (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) in Dolby Atmos® now, HERE.
- Trailblazing country artist Belles has officially released her self-titled EP, Belles, out today. Belles is available now across all streaming platforms here. Produced by Sam Grow and Johnny Gates, Belles is a six-track collection that explores themes of love, heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery, showcasing the emotional depth and range that have become trademarks of Belles’ songwriting. The heart-wrenching centerpiece, “Ring on the Table,” is a poignant, cinematic narrative that delves deep into themes of independence, tough choices, and walking away from a love that no longer serves you.
- Ahead of their much-anticipated new album Darling Blue, Marcus King Band shares a further taste of the new music with the single “Heartlands.” Listen/share the track HERE. The album is due on September 26 via American Records/Republic Records. Pre-order/pre-save Darling Blue HERE.
