Jim Barber, Author at Music Life Magazine

Toronto Pianist and Composer Rick Maltese Releases New Single “Just Like an Angel,” a Stirring Call for Kindness

June 22, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Toronto pianist, composer, and songwriter Rick Maltese has released “Just Like an Angel,” a warm and melody-forward [,,,]

7-Time Canadian Folk Music Award Nominee Irish Millie Honours Mentor on New Single “Allison”

June 22, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Irish Millie has released “Allison,” the opening track from her acclaimed EP ‘Between Then and Now,’ and [,,,]

Montréal Singer-Songwriter Silka Weil Releases New Single “Forever” From Upcoming EP ‘Midnight Blue”

June 22, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Montréal singer-songwriter Silka Weil has released “Forever,” a relaxed, feel-good new single that reveals a softer, sun-warmed [,,,]

Elina Filice Releases “Bury Me,” a Punk-Pop Pride Anthem About the Shirt You’d Be Buried In and the Love You’d Never Want Back

June 22, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Toronto-based singer, songwriter, and storyteller Elina Filice releases her joyful, life-affirming new single “Bury Me” today, a [,,,]

Evergrey Share Video for Single “A Burning Flame” – New Album Now Out

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – With “The Burning Flame,” Swedish progressive metal masters EVERGREY share the last single from their upcoming fifteenth album, Architects Of [,,,]

DORO – LIVE To Be Re-released

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – It was a milestone in DORO’s career! It was considered a cult classic of rock and metal! [,,,]

New Laurie Berkner Single for Pride Month – “I’m Proud”

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Beloved children’s musician Laurie Berkner‘s new single, “I’m Proud,” is out today, in honor of Pride Month. Sometimes it’s enough [,,,]

GRAMMY® AND EMMY AWARD WINNING SUPERSTAR LIZZO RELEASES NEW ALBUM – ‘BITCH’

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – GRAMMY® & Emmy Award-winning superstar singer, songwriter, rapper, instrumentalist, and actress Lizzo has released her new album, [,,,]

UltraViolent Drop “Eyes of God” Video

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Born out of Pennsylvania’s renowned heavy metal scene, UltraViolent is the brainchild of vocalist Brett Anspach (Galactic Empire, Monument Of A [,,,]

ALEX WARREN ANNOUNCES SOPHOMORE STUDIO ALBUM ‘WILDCHILD’ OUT AUGUST 28

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – GRAMMY-nominated, global chart-topping and record-breaking singer-songwriter and musician Alex Warren has revealed details on his highly anticipated [,,,]

DEEP PURPLE Release New Single “Diablo” Featuring Special Guest Keith Urban On Guitar

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – DEEP PURPLE have released their new single “Diablo,” the latest taste from SPLAT!—their new studio album, out July 3 on earMUSIC. The [,,,]

Young Allies Reimagine a Medieval French Song Dating Back to 1059 on New Single “Watchman”

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Young Allies, the New York-based band led by singer, songwriter, and actor Fritz Michel, continue the rollout [,,,]

Scarlett O’Hara Release “Common Side Effects” Single

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – hey say everything is bigger in the Lone Star State, and that is undoubtedly the case for [,,,]

In This Moment Return With “Sleeping With the Enemy”

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Blending theatrical intensity with razor-sharp modern rock, IN THIS MOMENT have spent the last decade building one of heavy [,,,]

Eva Under Fire Drop Lyric Video for “The Words You Say”

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Listening to EVA UNDER FIRE is quite literally hard rock therapy, turning scars and demons into anthems of inner [,,,]

Brian Tichy Fronted LED BY VULTURES Release Second Single/Video For “MASSIVITY“

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Renowned drummer, and multi-instrumentalist Brian Tichy is stepping out front and into the spotlight with his latest [,,,]

Gracee Shriver Brings Humor and Attitude to New Single “Missed the Boat”

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Rising country artist Gracee Shriver delivers humor, attitude, and a sharp dose of reality with her new [,,,]

Witch Club Satan Drop Video for New Single “The Kids Will Kill Us” Ahead of First U.S. Tour

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Witch Club Satan, the feminist Norwegian Black Metal band forged in raw energy and defiance is composed [,,,]

ADRIAN VANDENBERG ANNOUNCES ‘MY WHITESNAKE YEARS” TOUR, WITH VINNIE MOORE AND MARCO MENDOZA

June 8, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Distinguished guitarist Adrian Vandenberg is bringing a powerhouse night of classic hard rock to U.S. audiences this August with “My [,,,]

Canadian Metal Band IRON KINGDOM’s Sixth Album “Shadows and Dust” Out Now

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Canada’s traditional heavy‑metal torchbearers proudly announce the official release of their sixth studio album, “Shadows and Dust,” available everywhere on [,,,]

Jinjer Release New Live Video for “Tantrum”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Ukrainian modern progressive metal leaders JINJER unveil a brand new live video for their steamrolling anthem “Tantrum,” the opening track [,,,]

Amberian Dawn Share New Single And Video For “Unchained”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Finnish symphonic metal band AMBERIAN DAWN reveal the third mesmerizing single from their upcoming album, Temptation’s Gates. Releasing June 26 [,,,]

DEVILDRIVER Unleash New Single “Dead In The Water” From Upcoming Album “Strike To Kill,”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – The fans and critics have made their voices heard, DEVILDRIVER have leveled it up! In anticipation their rabid new album, Strike [,,,]

SAD DADDY POURS UP NEW SINGLE “BOOTLEGGER”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Arkansas roots outfit Sad Daddy has released “Bootlegger,” the latest from their forthcoming fourth studio album, Ozark [,,,]

Dominum Present New Single “Dark Melodies”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Rising modern metal stars DOMINUM expand their catalogue with a new catchy hymn: “Dark Melodies” is a haunting ballad [,,,]

German Legends Accept Celebrate 50 Years With Newly Re-Recorded “Fast as a Shark”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – German heavy metal legends ACCEPT kick off their celebration of 50 historic years with a new version of their [,,,]

Motionless In White Announce Second Leg of “The Sweat and Blood Tour” Set for Fall 2026

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Platinum-selling, Scranton, PA powerhouse MOTIONLESS IN WHITE, who will release their new album DECADES on July 17 via Roadrunner Records, [,,,]

Swedish Hard Rockers S.O.R.M Release New Single – “Raise Hell”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – Swedish hard rock powerhouse S.O.R.M unleashes its brand-new stand-alone single, “Raise Hell” – an explosive, riff-driven anthem released in celebration of [,,,]

EFFIE ZILCH PREMIERES NEW MOTOWN-INFUSED SINGLE & VIDEO – “LOVER BOY”

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – San Francisco duo Effie Zilch unveils “Lover Boy,” the latest single and video from their forthcoming LP [,,,]

RAVYN LENAE ANNOUNCES THIRD STUDIO ALBUM – BLUE ISLAND – DUE AUG. 7 VIA ATLANTIC RECORDS

June 7, 2026 Jim Barber Comments Off

Press release – avyn Lenae announces her third studio album, Blue Island, due August 7th via Atlantic Records and shares [,,,]