Jim Barber, Author at Music Life Magazine

BAY AREA DUO EFFIE ZILCH RELEASES NEW EP “THE KITCHEN SINK” VIA REDTONE RECORDS

February 16, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Bay Area duo Effie Zilch, comprised of GRAMMY-winning artist Steve Wyreman and vocalist/guitarist Evanne Barcenas, has released their new [,,,]

Vermont-based rock/pop/soul/blues outfit Dwight + Nicole releases new single, “Day or Night.”

February 16, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Dwight + Nicole: Day or Night – In their own words Nicole Nelson: We always head into [,,,]

HONEYMOON SUITE NAMED 2026 RECORD STORE DAY CANADA AMBASSADORS

February 16, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Record Store Day Canada is proud to announce that legendary Canadian rockers Honeymoon Suite have been named the official Record [,,,]

2x JUNO Award Nominee BELINDA BRADY Releases “Rise Up” – A Charity Anthem for Hurricane Melissa Victims

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Toronto-based reggae, pop, soul, and jazz artist Belinda Brady releases “Rise Up” out now, through Slammin’ Media [,,,]

DEVIL’S CUT Set To Release Debut Album ‘Roadkill’ April 24 ON MNRK Heavy

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Country and metal music have been flirting for years, but Kentucky hybrid Devil’s Cut just hits differently. On their [,,,]

Debut Album from POWERRAGE Out April 24

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – “I am really excited about 2026,” says John Ricci. And the legendary guitar player has every right to [,,,]

POWER METAL LEGENDS MASTERPLAN RETURN WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM – “METALMORPHOSIS”

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Power metal legends Masterplan are thrilled to share the new single “Chase The Light”, taken from their [,,,]

LITTLE KING Celebrates 30 Years and Eight Albums with “Lente Viviente” Tour

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Little King is hitting the road, bringing three decades of songwriting, storytelling, and sonic exploration to the stage. [,,,]

Justin Faulknor Crafts a DIY Puppet Masterpiece Amidst Muppets’ 50th Anniversary Fever

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – As the world anticipates the star-studded return of The Muppet Show this February on ABC and Disney+, [,,,]

Out Now! Thrash Metal From Reunion Island – LOMOR Unleashes New Album “Sabouk Rouge”

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Reunion Island’s rising thrash metal force LOMOR proudly announces the official release of their second full‑length album, “Sabouk Rouge,” out today, [,,,]

Rising Alt-Indie Rockers Dual Variant Share New Single – AGAINST ALL ODDS

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Rising alternative/indie rock duo Dual Variant return with their new single ‘Against All Odds,’ out now on [,,,]

LEGENDARY SUPERGROUP ASIA ANNOUNCE LIVE ALBUM – “ASIA – LIVE IN ENGLAND”

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Legendary English rock supergroup Asia are thrilled to announce the release of the live album “Asia – [,,,]

Kikker To Release Self-Titled EP on Feb. 27

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – KIKKER is a 4 piece all original American rock band based out of Morris County, NJ. The [,,,]

Colin Burgeson Set To Release Debut Solo Album ‘From Sunshine Into Shadow’ 2/20

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Colin Burgeson is a blues/rock guitarist, singer and songwriter from Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. His music blends [,,,]

Victoria Alt-Rockers Door d’Or Share New Single FIBRE OPTICS

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Victoria-based alternative rock band Door D’Or hare their powerful new single ‘Fibre optics’ out now on all [,,,]

DevFest Returns Bigger in Year Two with The Trews & The Strumbellas as Dual Headliners

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – DevFest returns June 26–27 2026 with a major expansion and two of Canada’s most celebrated live acts, [,,,]

Calgary Indie Folk-Pop Artist S.K. Wellington Shares New Single HONEY SLOW DOWN

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Calgary-based indie folk-pop artist S.K. Wellington steps confidently into a new sonic chapter with the release of [,,,]

Shub Releases New Single “Legacy” featuring DJ Paul and Nova Rx

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – “Legacy” marks a powerful new single from Shub (formerly known as DJ Shub), following his acclaimed release of Heritage (Part One). The track [,,,]

Betty Strings Shares Trauma-to-Healing Single “Trust Myself” Co-Written With Brian Melo

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Macedonia-born, Toronto-based artist Betty Strings (Elizabeth Anne Cook) unveils “Trust Myself,” a powerfully vulnerable new single that [,,,]

Indigenous Powerhouse Donita Large Announces Visionary New Album ‘The Ancestors,’ a Celebration of Memory, Healing and Strength

February 15, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Renowned singer-songwriter Donita Large is set to redefine the contemporary musical landscape with the release of her [,,,]

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Articles by Jim Barber

BAY AREA DUO EFFIE ZILCH RELEASES NEW EP “THE KITCHEN SINK” VIA REDTONE RECORDS

Vermont-based rock/pop/soul/blues outfit Dwight + Nicole releases new single, “Day or Night.”

HONEYMOON SUITE NAMED 2026 RECORD STORE DAY CANADA AMBASSADORS

2x JUNO Award Nominee BELINDA BRADY Releases “Rise Up” – A Charity Anthem for Hurricane Melissa Victims

DEVIL’S CUT Set To Release Debut Album ‘Roadkill’ April 24 ON MNRK Heavy

Debut Album from POWERRAGE Out April 24

POWER METAL LEGENDS MASTERPLAN RETURN WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM – “METALMORPHOSIS”

LITTLE KING Celebrates 30 Years and Eight Albums with “Lente Viviente” Tour

Justin Faulknor Crafts a DIY Puppet Masterpiece Amidst Muppets’ 50th Anniversary Fever

Out Now! Thrash Metal From Reunion Island – LOMOR Unleashes New Album “Sabouk Rouge”

Rising Alt-Indie Rockers Dual Variant Share New Single – AGAINST ALL ODDS

LEGENDARY SUPERGROUP ASIA ANNOUNCE LIVE ALBUM – “ASIA – LIVE IN ENGLAND”

Kikker To Release Self-Titled EP on Feb. 27

Colin Burgeson Set To Release Debut Solo Album ‘From Sunshine Into Shadow’ 2/20

Victoria Alt-Rockers Door d’Or Share New Single FIBRE OPTICS

DevFest Returns Bigger in Year Two with The Trews & The Strumbellas as Dual Headliners

Calgary Indie Folk-Pop Artist S.K. Wellington Shares New Single HONEY SLOW DOWN

Shub Releases New Single “Legacy” featuring DJ Paul and Nova Rx

Betty Strings Shares Trauma-to-Healing Single “Trust Myself” Co-Written With Brian Melo

Indigenous Powerhouse Donita Large Announces Visionary New Album ‘The Ancestors,’ a Celebration of Memory, Healing and Strength

Steve Poltz Releases 14th Studio Album ‘Joyride’ in Advance of Canadian Tour

Canadian alt-country auteur DAVID JAMES ALLEN shares “By Your Side” from upcoming Jubilation Potpourri LP

John Jenkins Releases “Dying by Inches”

HILARY DUFF OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES “the lucky me tour”

Canadian Blues Rock Veterans ERROL STARR AND TRIBZ Release New Single “True Love”

Full House Brew Crew Release New Album – Glasgow Grin

Michigan’s KILLCROWN Detonate Their Debut Single “DEATH”

ODD MARSHALL Releases New Single “ON MY WAY” From SECONDS LP

Brazilian Guitar Wizard SILAS FERNANDES Unveils New Video “Flight of the Navigator”

Toronto Indie Folk Trio The Couriers Share New Single – “Smooth Skin”