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MOZZY DEE RELEASES NEW SINGLE ON SWELLTUNE RECORDS

byAce HartmannOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Ameripolitan award-winning songstress Mozzy Dee joins the Swelltune Records family and celebrates with a brand-new single. Congratulations are certainly in order for Miss Mozzy Dee! The New Mexico-based songstress has officially signed with Swelltune Records, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than by treating listeners to a brand-new single, appropriately titled “A Little […]

KIT MAJOR SETS SUMMER TO RELEASE ‘MISS EGO’ EP OUT JUNE 12TH VIA FUTURELESS RECORDS

byAce HartmannFebruary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Musician and performer Kit Major, the self-described “Dirty Misfit” of the West Coast underground, has announced the forthcoming release of her new EP, Miss Ego, due June 12th via Futureless. Blending alt-pop sensibility with a grunge-punk edge, Major has built a reputation for high-intensity songwriting and bold hooks. Her sound, frequently compared to artists ranging from Iggy Pop […]

CHERRY POPPIN’ DADDIES UNVEIL LP “ROMA! ROMA!”; LIMITED VINYL RUN

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

Veteran swing and ska revivalists Steve Perry leads his band, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, with their new release, Roma! Roma!, their 13th studio album and first full-length ska record in more than six years, marking a new chapter for the long-running group in 2026. The record arrives today in a hand-numbered limited vinyl pressing of 500 copies, […]

POKEY LAFARGE ANNOUNCES LIMITED 10-INCH EP ON BOXER BOY RECORDS

byAce HartmannJanuary 23, 2026August 7, 2026

American roots troubadour Pokey LaFarge has returned with a fresh dispatch from the road, unveiling his new single and music video, “Pickup Truck,” now streaming across all major digital platforms. The track is drawn from LaFarge’s forthcoming solo EP, Travelin’ with Pokey LaFarge: Voice and Guitar Vol. I, the first release on his newly formed imprint, […]