Jim Barber, Author at Music Life Magazine

From Ashes to New Drop “Die for You” Song + Video

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – From Ashes to New — Danny Case (vocals), Matt Brandyberry (vocals), Lance Dowdle (guitar), Maty Madiro (drums), and Jimmy Bennett (guitar) — recently announced their new album REFLECTIONS, out April [,,,]

The Feelies celebrate 50th anniversary with their only live shows in 2026

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – New Jersey-based Indie-rock pioneers, the Feelies, have announced that their only live performances of 2026 will be [,,,]

FRAYLE Reveal Music Video for “Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – leveland based gothic doom unit FRAYLE released their latest album, Heretics & Lullabies, last fall via Napalm Records to noted acclaim, and are [,,,]

BETTER NOISE MUSIC ANNOUNCES 2026 STAFF PROMOTIONS + UPDATES

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – BETTER NOISE MUSIC, the artist development company and the premier independent record label operating under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content [,,,]

The JUNO Awards Return to Winnipeg in 2027

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that The JUNO Awards will return [,,,]

The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of “Lifetime Achievement” Award to Ritchie Blackmore

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – The National GUITAR Museum announced that Ritchie Blackmore, the esteemed guitar legend whose vast career spans more than [,,,]

Upper Lip Unleash Powerful Second Album, Devil’s Ride, Produced By David Vella

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Rising hard rock force Upper Lip returns with their explosive second studio album, Devil’s Ride – an eight-track powerhouse that marks [,,,]

VENOM THE BLACK METAL GODS ANNOUNCE THEIR BRAND-NEW ALBUM, ‘INTO OBLIVION’

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Venom needs no introduction, from their birth in Newcastle in ’79 they paved the way for extreme [,,,]

LA ‘Opera Cult’ group Holy Sun Opera House announces debut LP

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Holy Sun Opera House at its core is soprano and drummer Krissy Barker with composer dl Salo. [,,,]

SAM BARBER KICKS OFF NEXT ERA WITH “BORROWED TIME”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Multiplatinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber turns the page on his next chapter with the release of his new single “Borrowed Time” out [,,,]

NEW DAVID J (BAUHAUS, LOVE AND ROCKETS) ALBUM TRACKS FROM THE ATTIC REVISITED OUT MAY 22

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – A new album from David J (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets) entitled, Tracks From the Attic Revisited is confirmed for [,,,]

HOLLY COLE CONTINUES TO LIGHT UP THE STAGE IN SUPPORT OF ‘DARK MOON,’ WITH UPCOMING DATES IN TORONTO AND NEW YORK CITY

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Holly Cole continues to illuminate around the world with ‘Dark Moon,’ setting two major dates on the horizon: March [,,,]

JESSICA RHAYE AND THE RAMSHACKLE PARADE TRANSFORM THE ICONIC KISS SINGLE “I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN’ YOU”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Jessica Rhaye and The Ramshackle Parade take the iconic 1979 KISS hit “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” and [,,,]

Swedish Gothic Doom Entity DRACONIAN Drop First Single “Cold Heavens”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – The undisputed leader of the second wave of gothic doom metal, DRACONIAN, are finally back — and they return in [,,,]

WHO ON EARTH releasing their new album, It Takes The Village, on May 8

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Who On Earth cut its teeth through relentless gigging across the New York tri-state area, with founding [,,,]

Piebald to Release First LP In Over 15 Years + Shares Video for New Song “Still on the Couch”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – After nearly two decades, Piebald return with Tales For The Rages, their first new album in over 15 years. Featuring [,,,]

Bike Routes Announce New Album “Prairie”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – New Jersey-based, indie alternative artist BIKE ROUTES, the alter ego of multi-instrumentalist David Osterhout, is pleased to announce the [,,,]

Lost In Separation Sign to SBG Records; Release New Single “Can’t Forget”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Rising Texas metalcore outfit Lost In Separation have officially signed with SBG Records and are celebrating the announcement with the release [,,,]

Escape Music Announces Release Date for Ten’s debut album “X” for the first time on Vinyl

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Wow, where does the time go? 30 years ago today was a fantastic year for British AOR/Melodic [,,,]

LYLVC Release New Single “Starless” feat. Bobby Amaru of Saliva

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – LYLVC have released their new single “Starless,” featuring Bobby Amaru of Saliva, out now via Judge & Jury Records. Oscar Romero shares, “’Starless’ reflects the [,,,]

Siamese Unleash New Single “drown” Ahead Of Headline Tours

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Modern metal act Siamese return with their powerful new single “drown,” on Long Branch Records, the first taste of [,,,]

FOREIGNER’s Epic “Urgent (Live In Halifax)” To Arrive on All Streaming Platforms

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Rock legends FOREIGNER is set to ignite streaming platforms worldwide with the release of ‘Urgent: Live in [,,,]

MIA KELLY TEAMS UP WITH KIM CHURCHILL FOR NEW SINGLE “TIME’S EASY TO BLAME”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Currently on her first-ever tour in Australia, Mia Kelly is thrilled to announce the release of her latest single, “Time’s [,,,]

Sweden’s THE QUILL Set To Release New Album – Master of the Skies

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Swedish hard rock veterans THE QUILL return with their new studio album Master of the Skies on May 8th via Metalville. [,,,]

Killswitch Engage Announce Summer 2026 Headline Tour With Machine Head

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Killswitch Engage — Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums — will return to the road this [,,,]

ALEX WARREN RELEASES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW SINGLE – “FEVER DREAM”

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – GRAMMY-nominated, record-breaking, singer-songwriter Alex Warren released his highly-anticipated new single and music video for “FEVER DREAM” via Atlantic Records. The upbeat [,,,]

Bloodbound Unveils “The Nine Crusades” Video Featuring Brittney Slayes of Unleash The Archers

March 13, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Having ridden into their latest battle with their eleventh epic full-length Field Of Swords, Swedish power metal warriors BLOODBOUND have released [,,,]