Wednesday, January 18, 2023

AXS TV To Air the Broadcast Premiere of Music Documentary - 'Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine' on Wednesday, Jan. 25

One of Canada's great bands, it is wonderful to see Triumph is the subject of an upcoming documentary coming to AXS TV next week... Robert Kinsler


AXS TV PRESENTS THE BROADCAST PREMIERE OF TRIUMPH: ROCK & ROLL MACHINE, AIRING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 AT 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT

  

The Acclaimed Rock Doc Puts the Spotlight on One of Canada’s Most Iconic Bands, and Features Appearances by Kiefer Sutherland, Sebastian Bach, John 5, Brian Posehn, Lawrence Gowan, Phil X & More

 

Watch a Promo Here


Photo courtesy of Banger Films


LOS ANGELES (January 18, 2023) – AXS TV presents the broadcast premiere of the celebrated rock doc Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine—airing Wednesday, January 25 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

 

The film tells the true heavy metal underdog story of Canadian outfit Triumph, whose signature sound and revolutionary stage show rocked fans around the world and skyrocketed the band to superstardom on the strength of chart-topping guitar anthems such as “Fight The Good Fight,” “Hold On,” “Magic Power,” and “Lay It On The Line.” Rock & Roll Machine shines a deserving light on band members Rik Emmett, Mike Levine, and Gil Moore, exploring the impact and influence they had on the hard rock scene throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s, and capturing their long-awaited reunion.

 

In addition to Emmett, Levine, and Moore, Rock & Roll Machine features commentary from a slate of fellow trailblazers who provide rare insight into the band’s enduring legacy. Highlights include appearances by EMMY-winning actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland, legendary vocalist Sebastian Bach, guitar mastermind John 5, Styx singer Lawrence Gowan, comedian and metal enthusiast Brian Posehn, Bon Jovi guitarist—and former Triumph member—Phil X, and more.

 

Triumph: Rock & Roll Machine was produced by Banger Films (Alice Cooper, Iron Maiden, Rush and ZZ Top) and directed by Sam Dunn and Marc Ricciardelli. The documentary was funded in part by Round Hill Music, Triumph’s global record label.

 

About AXS TV

AXS TV is a leading multi-platform music, entertainment, and lifestyle digital platform and television company owned and operated by Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. AXS TV’s broad library is curated to appeal to diverse and passionate fanbases across the entertainment spectrum, offering eclectic content headlined by premiere concerts and music-inspired programming, as well as exclusive celebrity interviews, acclaimed documentaries, world-class professional wrestling, hard-hitting MMA bouts, star-studded special events, and immersive pop culture series. AXS TV’s signature programs include the investigative series Music’s Greatest Mysteries; fan-favorite countdown series The Top Ten Revealed; the in-depth profile A Year in Music; and the intimate artist interview series At Home And Social. The channel is also the home of global combat sport staples IMPACT Wrestling, New Japan Pro-Wrestling and Invicta Fighting Championships. AXS TV is available nationally in the United States, and parts of Canada and the Caribbean. Additionally, AXS TV’s digital programming can be enjoyed on several different platforms including the AXS.TV website and the Network’s FAST Channel AXS TV NOW, as well as via the AXS TV App, and on the Network's official YouTube channel, Facebook and Instagram pages, and Twitter profile. For a full list of providers and territories, please visit axs.tv/subscribe.

Monday, January 16, 2023

Top 10 Singers who didn't make Rolling Stone magazine's '200 Greatest Singers of All Time' list


On their newly-posted episode, TJR and Robert Kinsler discuss their top 10 favorite singers who didn’t make the Rolling Stone Magazine "Greatest 200 Singers of All Time" list. Watch the episode HERE.

New Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Howdy Glenn, Belle and Sebastian

Not even a month into 2023 and there are already great audio releases worth celebrating and adding to any music lover's library!


Artist: 
Ella Fitzgerald
Title: Live At Montreux 1969 (Mercury Studios)
You might like if you enjoy: Ella Fitzgerald, vocal jazz music
Tell me more: A truly historic and essential recording, Ella Fitzgerald: Live At Montreux 1969 is being released by Mercury Studios and will be available on audio CD and LP on Jan. 20, 2023. Originally released on DVD in 2005, this marks the first time this concert recording is being made available on audio formats. Live At Montreux 1969 captures the "First Lady of Song" in the first of her five legendary performances at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Fitzgerald's breathtaking singing and complete command of a diverse set of 14 songs thrills with every note. There are classic jazz favorites already familiar to audiences of the time ("Give Me The Simple Life," "I Won't Dance," "That Old Black Magic"), as well as her artful versions of classic rock material (including a soulful take on Cream's "Sunshine of Your Love" and joyful reading of The Beatles' "Hey Jude"). Her signature scat delivery is featured on the dazzling "Useless Landscape," a number further defined by the virtuoso playing of pianist Tommy Flanagan (along with bassist Frank De La Rosa and drummer Ed Thigpen). Her bewitching version of Dionne Warwick's "This Girl's In Love With You" and an explosive performance of "A Man And A Woman" are other highlights on the enthralling collection. The concert encore includes the impressive rapid-fire "Scat Medley" and beautiful "A House Is Not A Home." Information: mercurystudios.co.




Artist: 
Howdy Glenn
Title: I Can Almost See Houston (Omnivore Recordings)
You might like if you enjoy: Merle Haggard, Charley Pride, George Jones
Tell me more: Before I slipped I Can Almost See Houston in my CD player I had never heard of country music singer Howdy Glenn. Indeed the new release (available Jan. 20 via Omnivore Recordings) is the first-ever collection of songs from Glenn available on audio CD and it's a wonderful introduction to the talented California artist. Featuring all known recordings from Glenn, an impressive array of 23 selections recorded between 1975 and 1980 span the 78-minute disc. As detailed in Scott B. Bomar's instructional liner notes, Glenn was among a handful of Black country music artists who made a mark on the national charts or the public consciousness in the 20th century. A full-time firefighter in Southern California, Glenn won the 1974 "Trucker's Jamboree" at the Hollywood Palladium and scored a recording career; his wonderful cover of Willie Nelson's "Touch Me" spent six weeks on the charts, and he was nominated for the Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist award. But even the most talented of artists sometime never find the acclaim or national recognition they are owed. I Can Almost See Houston showcases Glenn's top-tier vocals that draws comparisons with some of the 1970s greatest country music singers ranging from Charley Pride and George Jones to Merle Haggard. Standouts include the yearning title track, honky tonk-mining "You'll Remember Me," beautiful "Where Did The Years Go," a soaring "That Lucky Old Sun" (an especially emotional performance), and tender "When You Were Blue and I Was Green." Along with the previously-noted liner notes, the 20-page booklet that comes with the audio CD includes a wealth of historic photos and ephemera. Information: OmnivoreRecordings.com.



Artist: 
Belle and Sebastian
Title: Late Developers (Matador Records)
You might like if you enjoy: Belle and Sebastian, The Zombies
Tell me more: Without fanfare indie Scottish troupe Belle and Sebastian released their 12th studio album on Jan. 13; Late Developers was issued a mere eight months after the release of 2022's A Bit of Previous but features the expansive craft of a masterwork years in the making. Fans of Belle and Sebastian will be thrilled with the winning 11-track set that spans 42 minutes. The album's highlights are plentiful; the 1960s-spirted opener "Juliet Naked" features band frontman Stuart Murdoch lamenting the folly of romance. Other early album standouts include the propulsive melody-fueled gem "Give A Little Time" featuring Sarah Martin on lead vocals, the wistful "When We Were Very Young," the Baroque ballad "Will I Tell You a Secret," and garage rocker "So In The Moment." The album's magic path continues courtesy of sonic nuggets like the shimmering "The Evening Star," driving "When You're Not With Me" and sumptuous "When The Cynics Stare Back From The Wall." Information: belleandsebastian.com.


Robert Kinsler


Friday, January 13, 2023

Abe Partridge releases new single "Alabama Astronauts" today with video and comic book

 Media release




Mobile, Alabama-based singer/songwriter, visual artist, and podcaster, ABE PARTRIDGE, releases the single and video for “Alabama Astronauts” from his forthcoming LP Love In The Dark along with accompanying comic book
 
Love In The Dark to be released April 14, 2023, on Baldwin County Public Records via The Orchard
 

 
 
New York, NY--Abe Partridge, a heralded musician, singer/songwriter, visual artist and podcaster based in Mobile, Alabama, has released the second single and video for “Alabama Astronauts” from his upcoming full-length recording Love In The Dark, and the follow up to the “Alabama Skies” EP, will be released on April 14, 2023 on Baldwin Country Public Records and distributed on vinyl, CD and streaming platforms via The Orchard.
 
The 10 original songs were recorded with producer and multi-instrumentalist, Shawn Byrne (bass, mandolin, lead guitar, soundscapes) at Great Hill Studio, Nashville, TN. Partridge’s rendition of “When You Go Down” was recorded at Full Gospel Tabernacle in Jesus Name, Middlesboro, KY with Ferrill Gibbs engineering. In addition to Partridge on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, players include Emily Sholes Smith on keyboards, vocals; Brian Sutherland on cello; Cassie Coots, backing vocals on “When You Go Down”; Molly Thomas, backing vocals on “Young Love, (Alabama Skies)” and John Hall (Red Clay Strays) on snare. All songs produced, mixed and mastered by Shawn Byrne.
 
Track listing for Love In The Dark:
 
1-Love In The Dark
2-Abe Partridge’s 403d Freakout
3-When You Go Down (Betty Jean Robinson)
4-Young Love (Alabama Skies)
5-Coffee On The Counter
6-Alabama Astronauts
7-Fake It ‘till You Make It
8-Helter Skelter
9-Pop Country Is For Posers
10-Look Up
11-Simplicity
 
Partridge will also release a 14 page, full-color comic book, Alabama Astronaut, featuring the lyrics to “Alabama Astronauts”. Illustrated by Russ Farris, the book is beautifully printed and includes a flexi-disc of an alternative version of the song.  It can be purchased at abepartridge.com.
 
The video for “Alabama Astronauts” is the comic book brought to life.  It was produced and edited by Partridge Pictures, which is helmed by videographer, Jeremy Partridge.  The highly entertaining video is out now.  Watch here.
 
ABOUT ABE PARTRIDGE
 
Partridge’s 2018 debut, Cotton Fields and Blood For Days, earned him rave reviews, with Tony Paris saying in Bitter Southerner, "Abe plays guitar the same way he writes lyrics, bashing the strings with abandon until they're just about to come loose, then beautifully picking the notes until every last word falls into place.  More to the point, Partridge writes to make you sit up and think.  He wants to jar your reality.  Sometimes, his lyrics are sly and subtle.  Sometimes they come at you with a roar and thunder, as if the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse were approaching, and the heavens were opening up to herald a warning."
 
Since 2018, Partridge has toured relentlessly, including several tours of the Netherlands, U.K. and Republic of Ireland. He is regular at Nashville’s Bluebird Café and has performed on the syndicated radio programs Mountain Stage and Woodsongs Olde Time Radio Hour. He has showcased at the Americana Music Fest, Frank Brown Songwriters Festival, Dripping Springs Songwriter Fest and more.
 
Most recently, Partridge and partner Ferrill Gibbs released the “Alabama Astronaut” podcast where Partridge chats with Pentecostal preachers in Appalachia discussing the practice of snake handling while exploring their previously undocumented music.  It was was in the Top Ten documentary podcasts on Apple Podcasts within days of the release and earned Partridge a spot in the top 14 “Alabama Entertainers of 2022” by AL.com. Partridge was recently featured in an in-depth piece speaking about the podcast in Salvation South.
 
Partridge is also a highly acclaimed visual artist.  His folk art, primarily acrylic on tarred board and watercolors, hangs in the galleries around the Southeast and in the private collections of luminaries such as Tyler Childers, Mike Wolfe (American Pickers), Rick Hirsch (Wet Willie) and Tommy Prine.  An exhibit of his artwork inspired by the podcast opens today at the Alabama Museum of Contemporary Art in Mobile and runs through May 20, 2023. He will also have exhibits in the month of February at the University of Alabama Rodning Gallery in Mobile and First Existential Congregation of Atlanta.
 
Partridge is currently in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, for a series of performances at the prestigious 30A Songwriter Festival sharing the stage with Morgan Wade, Paul Thorn, Dan Bern and John Fullbright.  He will be touring extensively this spring prior to heading back to the U.K. and Netherlands in June and July of 2023.
 
More information:
Abepartridge.com
 
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MÃ¥neskin release "GOSSIP" featuring Tom Morello

Check out the new single from Italian rockers MÃ¥neskin and get details on the band's forthcoming album RUSH!...Robert Kinsler



“BEST NEW ARTIST” GRAMMY Nominee

RELEASE NEW SINGLE “GOSSIP”

FEATURING TOM MORELLO

“Sip / The gossip / Drink till you choke - Sip / The gossip / Burn down your throat

You’re not iconic / You are just like them all / Don't act like you don’t know”

“When I heard that there was a rock and roll band from Italy that was blowing up around the world, I was like “Really? Come on”. Then when I saw them play live I was blown away. They are unapologetically loud, unapologetically sexy, and unapologetically ROCKING and deserve to be one of the standard bearers for rock and roll for a younger generation. I got to jam with them at their studio in Hollywood, it’s a great band, they all play great, they write great songs, they connect with their audience in a deep and meaningful way, and if you’ve seen them play live the crowd goes OFF!” It looks a lot like some of the big bands of the ‘90s with the crowds bouncing, so you know they are doing something right.”- TOM MORELLO

“GOSSIP” Is The Latest Advance Single From

MÃ…NESKIN’S Highly Anticipated New Album “RUSH!”

-Which Arrives Next Week on January 20, 2023



“
MÃ…NESKIN wink their way to glory on [RUSH!]... Remember when rock stars were flamboyant, excessive & larger-than-life? MÃ¥neskin want to jog everyone’s recall… With their growing stardom, runway-glam fashion sense, and a guitarist who actually plays solos… MÃ¥neskin feel like the only rock band making any dent in the culture … with each record, MÃ¥neskin have amped up their volume and swagger… And RUSH! is their broadest stroke yet, starting with its 17-song length (Esilio su Main St., anyone?) …‘Gossip,’ complete with a turntable-attack guitar cameo by Tom Morello is an undeniable earworm” - ROLLING STONE 
(Lead Album Review, January 2023)

“A frenzied new single… Gossip’ is a rock’n’roll stomper featuring scuzzy guitars and a relentless backbeat.” - NME

Today, globally skyrocketing rock band MÃ¥neskin have released their new single ‘Gossip’ featuring the Tom Morello (of Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band and more) Listen HERE.

Fierce with a rapid, infectious and hammering guitar hook, MÃ¥neskin’s latest offering continues to reaffirm their status as a genuine force in rock’n’roll. The single is taken from their upcoming album RUSH! Set for release next week on January 20. The album is available to pre-order/save HERE.

Discussing working with Tom Morello on the forthcoming new single, the band say:

“Tom Morello’s enormous experience allowed us to take cues on how to work on tracks without overthinking. We can’t thank him enough for joining us on this track. It’s an honour for the whole band!” - Damiano

”He brought some Rage to MÃ¥neskin!” – Ethan

“Tom is one of the greatest musicians that I've always listened to and learned from. Playing with him is a dream come true. It’s an enormous gift and a personal highlight of this incredible year” – Thomas

“The song originated from a riff which Thomas had written some time ago and which we had been holding onto for a long time which we kept developing. Then the icon Tom Morello joined and brought something extra to the classic uptempo MÃ¥neskin cheerfulness.” - Vic

In More News, MÃ¥neskin Just Received 2023 iHeartRadio Music Award Nominations For Best Duo/Group of the Year & Alternative Artist of the Year!

Last Year’s Award Ceremony Saw The Breakout Band WIN For Best New Alternative Artist.

MÃ…NESKIN Will Next Return To The United States In Late January For Promotional Appearances In Conjunction With The Release of “RUSH!”

And To Attend The GRAMMY Awards As A Nominee For BEST NEW ARTIST

ABOUT MÃ…NESKIN

“A Genuine Force… rejuvenating rock 'n' roll for the younger generation,” MÃ…NESKIN is a critically acclaimed four-piece-rock band that began busking on the streets of Rome as teenagers, and now just a few years later, are a razor tight group of captivating musicians widely hailed for being at the forefront of driving a worldwide resurgence of Rock music. The band has 307 certifications, including 48 Gold, 241 Platinum, and 18 Diamond. The past year has seen the band reach over 6.5 BILLION streams, while surging to #1 in numerous countries and across the Global charts of multiple digital platforms (including the #2 TikTok song of 2021). The band’s meteoric rise has continued straight into 2022, as they performed on Saturday Night Live, were hailed by The Los Angeles Times as “America’s New Favorite Rock Band,”, won Best Alternative Video at the VMAs, Top Rock Song at Billboard Music Awards, Best New Alternative Artist at iHeart Radio Music Awards, various wins at National award shows in Japan, Spain, Poland, Hungary, and Finland, as well as over 19 nominations globally including the Brit Awards, NME Awards, Kerrang Awards, Swiss Music Awards, and more. They are also the first Italian artist to have won the "Best Rock" award at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2021. This summer has seen MÃ…NESKIN contribute a distinctive rendition of “If I Can Dream” for ELVIS, the major motion picture and #1 charting soundtrack. Their Max Martin produced single “SUPERMODEL” has recently surpassed 182 Million global streams, appeared in the Top 20 APC in 17 countries, and remained #1 on the Billboard Alternative chart for 5 consecutive weeks. The band continue to re-affirm their triumphant status in 2023, with their recent Grammy Award Nomination for Best New Artist and AMA Award for Favourite Rock Song. Simultaneously, the band’s reputation as the leading new generation MUST-SEE LIVE rock act builds each and every time they take the stage. The band have been dominating the world’s stages in 2022, with a city-stopping sold out show at Rome’s historic Circus Maximus, and huge appearances at Lollapalooza, Rock am Ring, Summer Sonic, Rock in Rio and many more.

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Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band announce Spring 2023 Tour

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band have announced their next round of tour dates...Robert Kinsler


RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND ANNOUNCE SPRING 2023 TOUR
WILL INCLUDE SHOWS AT THE VENETIAN IN LAS VEGAS AND AT THE GREEK THEATRE IN LOS ANGELES 
 
Photo by Scott Ritchie

Ringo Starr
and His All Starr Band - Steve Lukather, Colin Hay, Edgar Winter, Warren Ham, Hamish Stuart, Gregg Bissonette have announced they will be touring in the Spring. It will be primarily a west coast tour, starting May 19 and concluding June 17. The 20 dates will include shows in California, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Colorado and Utah. It will also see Ringo return to the Greek Theatre June 15. 
 
“It’s a new year and here are some new tour dates,” Ringo affirmed. “I love playing with the All Starrs and can’t wait to be back out on the road again with this band. I send Peace and Love to you all and we hope to see you out there.” 
 
From left, Steve Lukather, Ringo Starr, Warren Ham, Graham
Gouldman, Colin Hay and Gregg Bissonette performing at the
Greek Theatre on Sept. 29, 2018. Photo credit: Robert Kinsler.

Here is the list of tour dates: 
 
May 19 Temecula, CA Pechanga Resort Casino
May 20 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
May 21 Phoenix, AZ Celebrity Theatre
May 24 Las Vegas, NV Venetian Theatre
May 26 Las Vegas, NV Venetian Theatre
May 27 Las Vegas, NV Venetian Theatre
May 28 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts
May 31 San Diego, CA Humphreys Concerts
June 2 Eugene, OR Cuthbert Amphitheater
June 3 Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater
June 4 Seattle, WA Venue TBD
June 6 Denver, CO Bellco Theater – Denver Convention Center
June 7 Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Center
June 9 Lincoln, CA Thunder Valley Casino
June 11 San Francisco, CA The Masonic 
June 13 Salt Lake City, UT Eccles Theater
June 15 Los Angeles, CA Greek Theatre
June 16 Paso Robles, CA Vina Robles Amphitheatre
June 17 San Jose, CA San Jose Civic
 
Check local listings for on sale dates. For more information please visit:  
 
2022 was a busy year for Ringo that included Spring and Fall tour dates with his All Starr band. Ringo also released EP3 on September 16, 2022 and on November 18, 2022 EP3 was issued on 10” vinyl and blue cassette and accompanied with a new music video, “Everyone and Everything.” On November 25, 2022 Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Live at the Greek 2019 (Roccabella via BFD/The Orchard) was released on Blu Ray, DVD, CD and a special yellow double vinyl. In addition, Ringo created 500 life sized “Peace and Love” sculptures of his iconic hand symbol. These were sold exclusively through Julien’s Auctions to benefit the Lotus Foundation. juliensauctions.com 

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The Zombies reveal new single and video 'Dropped Reeling & Stupid'

Exciting news! The Zombies are back with a new single, and the legendary band plans to release the studio album "Different Game" on March 31, 2023. Listen to the great new jazz-rock track "Dropped Reeling & Stupid" and get more details on the upcoming album below...Robert Kinsler





THE ZOMBIES REVEAL NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “DROPPED REELING & STUPID” FULL ALBUM ‘DIFFERENT GAME’ RELEASING WORLDWIDE MARCH 31st, 2023 ON COOKING VINYL RECORDS NEW TOUR DATES & SXSW APPEARANCE ANNOUNCED

Album pre-order link: https://thezombies.lnk.to/differentgamePR 

“Dropped Reeling & Stupid” streaming link: https://thezombies.lnk.to/DRASPR 

Animated lyric video link: https://thezombies.lnk.to/DRASPR/youtube 


Media release 


January 12, 2023 - Rock & Roll Hall of Famers The Zombies have released a brand new track and animated lyric video, “Dropped Reeling & Stupid”, on streaming services ahead of a full album CD, vinyl and digital release March 31st worldwide on UK indie label Cooking Vinyl Records. 

In support of the release, and a forthcoming feature documentary, the band will resume their “Life Is A Merry-Go-Round” Tour in 2023 with appearances at Austin’s famed music & film festival, South by SouthWest (SXSW), new concerts announced in Texas and New Orleans, followed by a full UK run in the Spring, and more extensive touring planned throughout the year. The Zombies began work on the album, titled Different Game, after their 2019 induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a USA tour with Beach Boys auteur Brian Wilson. 

The band, which features founding keyboardist Rod Argent and lead singer Colin Blunstone, along with drummer Steve Rodford, guitarist Tom Toomey and bassist Søren Koch, hoped to finish writing and recording the follow-up to their Billboard-charting 2015 album Still Got That Hunger during a busy 2020 touring schedule, but COVID-19 had other plans for them. 

As primary songwriter and producer Rod Argent relates, the band was not content to record remotely: “Making this album has been a joy from start to finish. Post-lockdown, we were absolutely determined to come together and record in as “live” a way as we could - to capture that magical, fleeting quality of energy and immediacy of performance.….“Dropped Reeling & Stupid” is our first streamed release …… Can’t wait for you to hear it!” 

Despite the Pandemic, The Zombies made the past three years productive, finishing the album, and giving fans previews of their new songs with a live-streamed concert from Abbey Road Studios London in 2021, and 65 concerts across North America and Europe in 2022 for the launch of their “Life Is A Merry-Go-Round” Tour. Along with rockers like “Dropped Reeling & Stupid”, Different Game will also feature tender acoustic ballads with classical string arrangements, and is produced by Rod Argent together with the band’s longtime live audio engineer Dale Hanson. The album cover for Different Game exemplifies the independent and hard-working spirit of a band that refuses to rest on the laurels of a 6-decade career, and comes from a photo taken by Rod Argent during a touring misadventure in the Arizona desert this past Summer. 

Singer Colin Blunstone explains: “We were traveling from Southern California to Tucson, when our tour van’s engine suddenly caught fire! We spent about 5 hours stranded in the remote Arizona desert, but thanks to our intrepid team and crew, we were rescued and made it to our next show! It was a harrowing experience, but also beautiful and surreal.” The animated lyric video for “Dropped Reeling & Stupid”, produced by Animind Studio, is inspired by the band’s desert mishap. The album is being released in advance of a new feature documentary entitled Hung Up On A Dream, directed by musician and filmmaker Robert Schwartzman, and co-produced by Schwartzman’s Utopia Films, The Ranch Productions, and Tom Hanks’ Playtone, slated for release later in 2023. 

Different Game track listing: 

Different Game 

Dropped Reeling & Stupid 

Rediscover 

Runaway 

You Could Be My Love 

Merry-Go-Round 

Love You While I Can 

I Want to Fly 

Got to Move On 

The Sun Will Rise Again 


Tour dates are listed below, with more shows to be announced for 2023.

USA Shows:
Jan 28-Feb 2, 2023 - Caribbean Sea - On The Blue Cruise
March 11-17, 2023 - Austin, TX - SXSW Film & Music Festival
March 18, 2023 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
March 21, 2023 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
March 22, 2023 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
March 24, 2023 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues
March 26-30, 2023 - Caribbean Sea - Flower Power Cruise

UK Shows:
April 05, 2023 - Wimborne Minster, UK - Tivoli Theatre
April 06, 2023 - Exmouth, UK - Exmouth Pavilion
April 07, 2023 - Fletching, UK - Trading Boundaries
April 08, 2023 - Fletching, UK - Trading Boundaries
April 09, 2023 - Fletching, UK - Trading Boundaries
April 12, 2023 - Pontardawe, UK - Pontardawe Arts Centre
April 13, 2023 - Bristol, UK - The Fleece - SOLD OUT
April 14, 2023 - London, UK - Islington Assembly Hall
April 15, 2023 - Bury St. Edmunds, UK - The Apex
April 18, 2023 - Norwich, UK - Epic Studios
April 19, 2023 - Felixstowe, UK - Spa Pavilion
April 20, 2023 - Harpenden, UK - Eric Morecambe Centre
April 21, 2023 - Harpenden, UK - Eric Morecambe Centre
April 23, 2023 - Kinross, UK - Backstage at The Green Hotel - SOLD OUT
April 24, 2023 - Kinross, UK - Backstage at The Green Hotel
April 26, 2023 - Glasgow, UK - Ã’ran Mór - SOLD OUT
April 27, 2023 - Holmfirth, UK - Picturedrome
April 29, 2023 - Taunton, UK - Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre
April 30, 2023 - Bury, UK - The Met
May 03, 2023 - Stockton-on-Tees, UK - ARC
May 04, 2023 - Carlisle, UK - Old Fire Station
May 05, 2023 - New Brighton, UK - Floral Pavilion
May 06, 2023 - Milton Keynes, UK - The Stables - SOLD OUT

Check out the band's upcoming tour dates via The Zombies' website HERE.

About The Zombies: 

The second UK band following The Beatles to score a #1 hit in America, The Zombies infiltrated the airwaves with the sophisticated melodies, breathy vocals, choral back-up harmonies and jazzy keyboard riffs of their 1960’s hit singles “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No.” Ironically, the original lineup disbanded just prior to achieving their greatest success – the worldwide chart-topping single “Time of the Season,” from their swan-song album Odessey and Oracle, ranked in the Top 100 of Rolling Stone’s ‘500 Greatest Albums of All Time.’ To this day, generations of new bands have cited The Zombies’ work as pop touchstones, and the band continues to be embraced by new generations of fans. Following the break-up of the original band, Blunstone went on to develop an acclaimed solo career, while Argent rocked arenas in the 1970’s with his eponymous band ARGENT, but the legend of The Zombies continued to take on a life of its own. By the start of the new Millennium, Blunstone and Argent were inspired to resurrect The Zombies, which has led to several critically-acclaimed new albums and 2 decades of worldwide concert performances. 

For More Information On The Zombies: 

https://www.thezombiesmusic.com/


About Cooking Vinyl Records: 

Cooking Vinyl, established in 1986, is home to an eclectic mix of artists including The Darkness, Professor Green, Ladytron, Dave Rowntree, Don Letts, Passenger, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Billy Bragg, The Fratellis, Del Amitri, BABYMETAL, The Waterboys, Ron Sexsmith, The Jordan and many more. Recent successes include: Shortlisted for the 3rd year running for the Music Week Awards - Best Label/Artist Services Company. Nina Nesbitt surpassing over 1 billion career streams and gaining 278 New Music Fridays across her most recent album campaign. Passenger securing #2 UK Album, #2 Swiss Album, #3 German Album, #6 Australian Album, Del Amitri #5 UK Album and highest German chart position of their career and BABYMETAL securing #2 Current Albums, #1 Rock & Indie and #13 Billboard Top 200 in the US. Cooking Vinyl has consistently been at the forefront of the digital revolution and evolution. In 2005 the label set up its own online distribution company, Uploader, which was sold to the Independent Online Distribution Alliance (IODA). Subsequently Cooking Vinyl then set up the independent distribution company Essential Music which was bought by Sony Red in 2016 and soon after became The Orchard UK.