Slowey and the Boats "Slowey Goes West"
From Hi-Tide/Nu-Tone Records:
A sunset cruise to where the wild west meets the Pacific breeze”
On their 4th LP, Slowey and The Boats take a sharp turn from the tropical influences that have been the band’s North Star for over a decade. To set Slowey’s new course, the band has tacked toward the land of mesas, rattlesnakes, cowboy tall tales, and Stetson hats. Maybe it was inevitable that the band would head west. After all – starting in 1865, Stetson Hats were made in Philadelphia, the home city of Slowey and the Boats.
The concept album features classics of the western songbook by songwriters such as Cole Porter and Roy Rogers. “This album pays tribute to some of our favorite songs of the American West” according to Boats captain Isaac “Slowey” Stanford.
“This collection of tunes will take our listeners on a musical journey across the western deserts and beyond,” continues Stanford. “There are classic cowboy songs like “Tumbling Tumbleweeds” and “Don’t Fence Me In”, and also a few surprise selections such as Duke Ellington’s “Warm Valley.”
“We think our fans are really going to love this album,” concludes Stanford. “So saddle up and get ready to head west!”
Nacho Picasso & TELEVANGEL "Jesse’s Revenge"
Nacho Picasso and TELEVANGEL’s “Jesse’s Revenge” is a powerful return, immersing listeners in a cinematic journey filled with raw grit and dark allure. The album weaves a tapestry of intense narratives and brooding beats, exploring themes of vengeance and introspection. TELEVANGEL’s production crafts a moody, immersive atmosphere, perfectly complementing Nacho’s sharp, evocative lyrics. This collaboration marks a compelling fusion of storytelling and sound, capturing the essence of an artist re-emerging with bold, unfiltered artistic expression.
Joe Grushnecky & The Houserockers "Can’t Outrun a Memory"
Joe Grushecky grew up in the coal mining town of Biddle, Pittsburgh, but after seeing The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show—he soon had a guitar in hand, and a future in rock ahead of him. Special Education educator by day, his Iron City Houserockers were signed by Cleveland International (home of Meat Loaf/Jim Steinman, Ronnie Spector, Ian Hunter). The Houserockers’ journey continued across labels with contributions from Hunter, Mick Ronson (David Bowie), “Little Steven” Van Zandt, and Bruce Springsteen.
Houserocker: A Joe Grushecky Anthology (released in May of 2024) covered 40 years of performances from Iron City Houserockers, Joey G., Joe Grushecky And The Houserockers, and under his own name—containing production and performances from high profile artists and his band members and family he’s played with throughout that time. It also contains Joe’s version of Bruce Springsteen’s 2005 Grammy-winning “Code Of Silence”—co-written by the pair.
Now, Joe and The Houserockers deliver their first release of new material in seven years. Can’t Outrun A Memory features 13 Grushecky originals coupled with a blistering cover of The Animals classic “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place.” 17 tracks of pure rock ’n’ roll, performed by the hardest working man and band in Pittsburgh.
Available on CD, double-LP, and Digital, Can’t Outrun A Memory shows that Grushecky and crew can still deliver the same driving music they have for decades. Hitting the road in support for this release, the lucky will get to experience their power live. But, Can’t Outrun A Memory will always find a home in anyone’s musical collection of pure and timeless rock.
Previous Industries "Service Merchandise"
Previous Industries is three Chicagoans with a deep, shared history—Open Mike Eagle, Video Dave, and STILL RIFT. Service Merchandise, their debut LP as a unit, is named after a largely defunct retail chain, as are many of the songs on the album. Orbiting the dead mall as a spiritual concept, Previous Industries tackle nostalgia, heartbreak, joy, and disposability from three distinct points of view, weaving in and out of beats by Child Actor, Quelle Chris, and Smoke Bonito to create something new from a discarded past. The record was mixed by Kenny Segal (Armand Hammer, billy woods) and mastered by GRAMMY-winning engineer Daddy Kev (Flying Lotus, Thundercat).