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RuPaul Drag Race’s first double crown All-Star winner Trinity The Tuck has announced not one, but two new treats to fill your shimmering stockings this upcoming holiday season. Her first-ever Christmas album Trinity Ruins Christmas: The Musical produced by Drew Lewis & co-written by Trinity & Drew features a sleigh full of St Nick’s most talented drag superstars – Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, JIMBO, Manila Luzon, Aria B Cassadine, Ginger Minj and Kylie Sonique Love while the accompanying hardcover book Trinity Ruins Christmas: The Chronicles Of Sister Mary Kuntz will feature original illustrations and story co-written by Trinity and Jason Michael Snow @jmspinafore.
Trinity Ruins Christmas: The Chronicles Of Sister Mary Kuntz is based on “A Christmas Carol” told through the drag lens of Trinity The Tuck, featuring characters (Luci (the Devil), Sister Mary Kuntz and more) that she popularized on Drag Race. “I’ve always loved illustrated stories, and I’ve wanted to create one for a long time, this is a major twist on the holiday classic, “A Christmas Carol”. There are definitely similarities with Trinity & Scrooge, but this drag story has many twists and turns.” states Trinity
Both the album and book (and other delights) will be available November 17 on all digital platforms HERE and through Trinity’s merch store HERE. Only 200 copies of the book will be available so be sure to snatch yours up as quickly as possible.
Book Release – Illustrations by Hannah Chusid
And, if you’re ready to top your tree Sister Mary Kuntz would appreciate you decorating yours with her very own Sister Mary Kuntz ornament complete with a beautiful Gold lurex cord to make that tree shimmer.
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LA’s own Divine Horsemen are confirmed for their record release show at Zebulon on Thursday November 2 at 8pm in support of their new album Bitter End of a Sweet Night (In The Red, October 27). Tickets are available here.
Tom Heyman |
When speaking of San Francisco these days, it seems like it is stereotypically presented as either a city full of young tech nomads lining up for artisanal coffee, or as a blighted, urban hellscape of fentanyl zombies and street crime. But with his sixth solo album 24th Street Blues, Tom Heyman sings of a more rank-and-file San Francisco, balancing the encroaching darkness of an overdeveloped cityscape with the fragile, abiding beauty of the Golden Gate City.
The highly infectious and guitar-heavy hooks of four-piece band The Now were born in South Wales in 2018 after Shane Callaghan (Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocals), Will Scott (Drums), Callum Bromage (Guitar & Vocals) and Jay Evans (Bass Guitar) met at a local jam night.
Their stage presence was something special, and after perfecting their sound, The Now released its debut single "Friendly Fire" in 2021, followed by the 2022 debut 5-song EP 'The Truth Always Comes Out In The End,' which spawned the singles "Holy" (which was chosen as "The Coolest Song in the World" by SiriusXM's Little Steven's Underground Garage) and "Rockstar," both of which landed them exposure on ITV, BBC, Sky Sports, MTV and a number of local independent radio stations.
The last year found The Now selling out the opening of their hometown Swansea Arena and supporting the likes of Placebo, Noel Gallagher, Reef, Trampoline, Florence Black, The New Roses, and more.
With an average age of 25, the Welsh rockers deliver a huge punch to the head with superb lyrics and highly charged instrumentals.
Having already worked with legendary producers like Grammy award-winning producer Jason Perry (McFly, Busted, Don Broco, The Blackout), Adam Noble (Coldplay, Biffy Clyro, Liam Gallagher) and Richard Jackson (The Automatic, Super Furry Animals and Duffy), the band is excited to announce a February 17 release date for their new single "Devil Inside Me," The track will appear on their upcoming debut full-length album, produced by Oli Jacobs (The 1975, Harry Styles) and due out this summer.
Pre-save 'Devil Inside Me' here.
Upcoming Shows:
Feb 22- London, England @ The Camden Assembly Tickets
April 27- Poole, UK @ Lighthouse Tickets
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Scottish band Dancing On Tables have released "So What" the second single off their upcoming debut album 'Colour In The Grey,' out October 14 on Enci Records (Fences, Kulick, The Joy Formidable).
Named as one of Variety Magazine's ''10 Brits To Watch,'' the band's profile continues to rise with stints on Catfish and The Bottlemen's arena tour in 2021, numerous festival appearances, placements in ad campaigns for Schuh x Adidas and Scottish Water, and inclusion on major playlists, such as New Music Friday, The Pop List and Breaking Alternative.
’So What’ takes raw and delicate lyrics about the realisation that you would do anything to get an old relationship back, reliving all the mistakes you made and the games that plays with your head, and pairs them with anthemic rock."
The contrast between the intimate lyrics and heavy sound act as a way to show how, in a world where it feels like it’s not normal for men to talk honestly about their feelings, people find ways to hide what they really want to say. ‘So What’ acts as a mask, allowing someone to say things deep from the heart that they wouldn’t otherwise feel comfortable saying in a different scenario.
Of their upcoming debut full-length, the band says, "It feels like the last 3 years of our life have all been building up to this album. You can hear the journey that we’ve been on as a group as you go through the tracks, with stories of love, happiness, loss and frustration sang on top of a sound that we have worked hard to define by combining our original rock influences with our favourite modern music alt-pop styles.
The album is a collection of songs that were put together over a time where as musicians, we were suddenly stuck at home after being used to being on the road for most of the year. Like most people, it was tough for us to stay motivated during this, but working together (remotely) on music was the highlight of each day and left us with over 70 tracks to choose from for this album.
For us, writing and recording this album really was the 'colour in the grey' of every day life at this point."
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Graeme James |
ON APRIL 1 ALBUM RELEASE SEASONS VIA NETTWERK MUSIC GROUP AND ISSUES GORGEOUS VIDEO FOR TRACK “ALL THE LIVES WE EVER LIVED”
For Folks Sake premiered the new video here
When it comes to crafting albums, singer-songwriter Graeme James seems to follow two philosophies: Do it yourself, and think big.
The Whitmore Sisters |
Sat., Apr. 23 •LOS ANGELES• Hotel Cafe
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“Red 4 Filth” Album Due early 2022
My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir Arrives November 9, 2021
Star of stage, screen, podcast airwaves and beyond, scalding hot drag superstar Alaska Thunderfuck is about to get even “RED” hotter as she releases her brand new single, “Red” HERE. “Red,” the first track off her forthcoming full length album, Red 4 Filth via PEG Records/Warner Music Group/ADA was written by Justin Honard aka Alaska, Jay Stolar (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato), JBach (Chri$tian Gate$), Andrea Rosario (Aloe Blacc), Chester Krupa, Skyler Cocco & Jordan Palmer and produced by Stolar, Jordan Palmer, Krupa & Skyler Cocco.
“Red is the color of blood, and the heart, and the color of love. This song and this album are dedicated to the time when I first fell in love with music — around the turning of the century. We’re drawing upon the sounds and textures of the 90s and early 2000s, with pop songs that are about love and friendship. I love the music and I can’t wait to share it with you all.” says Alaska
The “Red 4 Filth” North American tour is Alaska’s first-ever headlining tour and will feature her performing her entire new album along with other fan favorites with a barrage of sickening high fashion backup dancers (2000’s pop-star style) as well as feature her signature brand of comedy for a must-see show. Tour pre-registration begins today (9/10) HERE where fans sign-up to be notified/first-in-line to purchase tickets on Monday, September 13. There will be a 10 am PT ticket on-sale access for fans with secret code (sent to people who pre-register); 11 am PT ticket on-sale access for general public. Ticket prices range from $20.00 for early GA & $25.00 for GA ADV to $95.00 for VIP/M&G and $249 for the Ultimate VIP experience.
The tour will kick off January 19, 2022, in Orlando, FL, with over 30 additional dates throughout the country & Canada, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Toronto, and more. A full list of tour dates and venues is below.
In addition to Alaska being one of the most powerful and iconic Drag queens in the galaxy – her captivating story begins as a small-town kid raiding her grandma’s closet. My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir (Chronicle Books / $24.95 / November 9, 2021) is her intimate, alluring tell-all book coming this fall.
Told with signature wit and charm, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is an unfiltered look at Alaska’s life and meteoric rise to fame. From childhood struggles to life lessons learned, the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Star shares the challenges, life-changing discoveries, and victories that paved her path to superstardom. Today, she’s a hit recording artist; global, in-demand performer; and heads a podcast network.
Of writing the book she says, "People have often asked me, ‘Alaska- if you were to ever write a book, what would it be about?’ The answer is simple- It would be about me, of course. In this book I plan to tell the T, the whole T, and nothing but the T— so help me Goddess. In telling my life story, from my birth until now, I hope to invite you into my world, to set the record straight, and to inspire the children of the world. Because if a poor skinny queer boy from Erie, Pennsylvania can grow up to be an extra-terrestrial starlet of stage and screen, then truly anus-thing is possible."
In addition to being an entertaining memoir, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is an honest, emotionally resonant, funny, and unapologetic celebration of queerness, self-expression, and authenticity. Featuring exclusive photographs and illustrations, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is a fun, fresh, and wild ride right up to the finish line.
Tour Dates
JAN 19 - ORLANDO, FL - SOUNDBAR
JAN 20 - TAMPA, FL - CROWBAR
JAN 21 - ATLANTA, GA - HELL AT MASQUERADE
JAN 22 - WASHINGTON, DC - HOWARD THEATRE
JAN 23 - CHARLOTTE, NC - NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE
JAN 26 - RICHMOND, VA - CANAL CLUB
JAN 27 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - FOUNDRY AT FILLMORE
JAN 28 - NEW YORK, NY - SONY HALL
JAN 29 - BOSTON, MA - BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
JAN 30 - HAMDEN, CT - SPACE BALLROOM
FEB 3 - TORONTO, ON - LEE’S PALACE
FEB 4 - DETROIT, MI - MAGIC STICK
FEB 5 - CHICAGO, IL - LINCOLN HALL
FEB 6 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN - IRVING THEATRE
FEB 9 - DES MOINES, IA - WOOLY’S
FEB 10 - MILWAUKEE, WI - MIRAMAR THEATRE
FEB 11 - KANSAS CITY, MO - RECORDBAR
FEB 13 - ST. LOUIS, MO - RED FLAG
FEB 17 - TULSA, OK - VANGUARD
FEB 18 - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - TOWER THEATRE
FEB 19 - AUSTIN, TX - 3TEN AT ACL LIVE (EARLY)
FEB 19 - AUSTIN, TX - 3TEN AT ACL LIVE (LATE)
FEB 20 - DALLAS, TX - TREES
FEB 24 - PHOENIX, AZ - CRESCENT BALLROOM
FEB 25 - SAN DIEGO, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES
FEB 26 - LOS ANGELES, CA - THE BELASCO THEATRE
MAR 3 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - THE INDEPENDENT
MAR 4 - PORTLAND, OR - HAWTHORNE THEATRE
MAR 5 - SEATTLE, WA - NEUMOS
MAR 6 - VANCOUVER, BC - HOLLYWOOD THEATRE
MAR 11 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SOUNDWELL
MAR 12 - BOULDER, CO - FOX THEATRE
MAR 13 - DENVER, CO - THE BLUEBIRD
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