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  • Khruangbin Add Brooklyn and Lewiston Dates To National Tour

    Three-piece band Khruangbin from Houston, Texas, has added Brooklyn and Lewiston dates to their Space Walk Tour 2022, with supports including Toro Y Moi, Men I Trust, Vieux Farka Touré, Genesis Owusu, Pachyman.

    Khruangbin Space Walk Tour poster.

    Khruangbin was formed in 2009 with Laura Lee on bass, Mark Speer on guitar, and Donald Johnson on drums. They take their influence from 1960s Thai funk with their name translating to “Engine Fly” in Thai. The group has toured across the world, with praise from the NY Times, Billboard, and more. The trio recently joined Leon Bridges to create the EP Texas Moon, which landed in the Top 25 of the Billboard Top 200, as well as the Top 5 on Billboard’s Album Sales, Vinyl, Alternative Albums, and Rock Albums charts.

    The Space Walk Tour with Khruangbin is touring now, with a newly added Brooklyn date. Tickets are on sale now.

    KHRUANGBIN 2022 TOUR DATES:

    **notes newly added 

    Fri April 29th – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center w/ Toro y Moi

    Sat April 30th – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena (fka Asheville Civic Center) w/ Toro y Moi

    Tue May 3rd – Charlotte, NC – Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheater w/ Toro y Moi

    Wed May 4th – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union LIVE! w/ Toro y Moi

    Thur May 5th – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery w/ Toro y Moi

    Sat May 7th – Miami Beach, FL – Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater w/ Toro y Moi

    Sun May 8th – Miami Beach, FL – Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theater w/ Toro y Moi

    Wed May 11th – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall w/ Toro y Moi

    Thurs July 7th – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater w/ Men I Trust

    Fri July 8th – Vancouver, BC – PNE Amphitheater w/ Men I Trust

    Sat July 9th – Troutdale, OR – McMenamins Edgefield w/ Men I Trust

    Sun July 10th – Redmond, WA – Marymoor Park Concerts w/ Men I Trust

    Tues July 12th – Bonner, MT – Kettlehouse Amphitheater w/ Men I Trust

    Wed July 13th – Boise, ID – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden w/ Men I Trust

    Sat July 16th – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley w/ Men I Trust

    Sun July 17th – Berkeley, CA – The Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley w/ Men I Trust

    Sat July 30th – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Festival

    Sun July 31st – Detroit, MI – Mo Pop Festival

    **Mon August 1st – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Amphitheater w/ Men I Trust

    **Tues August 2nd – Toronto, ON – RBC Echo Beach w/ Men I Trust

    **Thurs August 4th – Brooklyn, NY – BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! at Prospect Park w/ Vieux Farka Touré

    **Fri August 5th – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point w/ Men I Trust

    **Sat August 6th – New Haven, CT – Westville Music Bowl w/ Men I Trust

    August 26th-August 28th – Vineyard Haven, MA – Beach Road Weekend

    August 26th-August 28th – Bridgeview, IL – Sacred Rose

    Sat September 17th – Los Angeles, CA – Primavera Sound LA

    **Thurs September 29th – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl w/ Genesis Owusu

    **Sat October 1st – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheater w/ Genesis Owusu

    **Sun October 2nd – Santa Fe, NM – Santa Fe Opera w/ Genesis Owusu

    **Fri October 28th – Mexico City, MX – Pepsi Center WTC w/ Pachyman

  • Alt-J Brought ‘The Dream’ Tour to Madison Square Garden

    English indie rockers Alt-J made their way to Madison Square Garden on Monday, April 11 as part of The Dream tour. The show is Alt-J’s first New York show in four years since the band’s performance at the 2018 Mountain Jam Festival at Hunter Mountain. These shows come in support of their fourth studio album The Dream, released back in February on Infectious Records.

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    Alt-J at MSG, 4/11/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

    Support across the tour is coming from Alaskan indie veterans Portugal. The Man and this second leg of the run also features Cherry Glazerr. Portugal. The Man have been at it since 2005 and are gearing up to release their ninth studio LP. The as-of-yet untitled album features the lead single, “What, Me Worry?” and is out this June. As they always do, Portugal. The Man opened the show by inviting members from indigenous people groups that represent the land they are playing on. After this intorduction, the band kicked off their set with a thrash metal medley of Metallica, Pantera, and Slayer before playing one of their own songs. PTM typically plays their live sets as giant medleys, showcasing a really cool moment when the played “Another Brick In The Wall (pt. 2)” into their classic hit “Purple Yellow Red and Blue.”

    Portugal. The Man at MSG, 4/11/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

    It has been a quiet 5-years since Alt-J put out their last album, 2017s Relaxer. The band came out of hiding late last year with the announcement of The Dream along with lead single “U&ME.” The song starts off with a wandering guitar and vocal melody, dreaming of summer nostalgia and hot dogs off the grill. The song picks up the pace halfway through and crescendos into a psychedelic summer ballad. On Monday night, Alt-J also played the highly experimental The Dream songs “Chicago” and “Philadelphia.” Alt-J’s stage set-up for this tour is quite remarkable. The three band members are on elevated platforms, surrounded by a semi-transparent screen that they project visuals onto, completely immersing the band into the visual presentation.

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    Alt-J at MSG, 4/11/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

    With only four LPs, the band played many songs from each of their releases but weaved them together in such a compelling way that they could have been playing a complete album in full. Alt-J have been incredibly consistent over the years, and created quite a unique sound in the oversaturated indie rock scene. As a trio from the start, Alt-J never try to make their music too dense with many layers. Instead, the three members allow the instruments they are playing to shine through as clear as possible while moving in and out of subtle movements within their songs. They are uniquely able to create the illusion of a five-piece band without adding too much at any given point.

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    Alt-J at MSG, 4/11/22. Photo by Buscar Photo

    The US leg of the tour is nearing the end, with three more shows in Boston, Montreal, and Toronto. The band then heads over to the UK for a run of shows in May and then a larger European run in Novemeber. Head over the the band’s website for more info and check out our full photo gallery of Alt-J at Madison Square Garden below.

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  • Girl From the North Country returns to Broadway Through June 19

    The deep, spiritual, American joy of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY is back on Broadway this spring for only a limited time, featuring brilliant songs arranged by Bob Dylan’s music and Conor McPherson’s extraordinary story. Performances will begin on Friday, April 29th, and will now run through Saturday, June 19th at the Belasco Theatre.

    GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY was written and directed by the genius playwright Conor McPherson. This exclusive play will be held at at the Belasco Theatre in NYC for only 50 performances. This Broadway play boldly reimagines Bob Dylan’s music, using his most legendary songs. The spiritually uplifting and beautiful story is set in Duluth, MN, in 1934, when a group of wanderers’ lives intersect at a house full of music, life, and hope. 

    Girl from the North Country

    “RAVISHING AND SINGULAR! Bob Dylan’s songs have never felt so heartbreakingly personal and universal.”

    – The New York Times 
    Bob Dylan's Music Featured in Upcoming Broadway Play

    “We are so thrilled to bring this incredible production back to Broadway and to return to our home at the  Belasco Theatre,” said producers Tristan Baker and Charlie Parsons. “As Broadway’s recovery continues,  we are so grateful to be a part of this exciting season and to give more audiences a chance to visit us in the  North Country and experience the magic of Bob Dylan’s songs and Conor McPherson’s remarkable  storytelling.”  

    Girl from the North Country

    The production originated at The Old Vic in London and has played in the West End and Toronto, at The Public Theater in New York, and is currently playing across Australia and embarking upon a UK and Ireland tour, opening in Dublin on June 25th. Along with this, the Original Broadway Cast Album is nominated for a GRAMMY Award for “Best Musical Theater Album.”  

    Girl from the North Country

    Girl From The North Country features scenic and costume design by Rae Smith; orchestrations, arrangements, and music supervision by Simon Hale. Additionally, features added arrangements by Simon Hale and Conor McPherson. Along with lighting design by Mark Henderson; sound design by Simon Baker; movement direction by Lucy Hind; and music direction by Marco Paguia.  

    Ticket Prices and Accessibility:

    Monday-Friday: $69 – $139 (reg. $79 – $169)* 

    Saturday-Sunday: $79 – $149 (reg. $89 – $179)* 

    To access tickets and more information, click here, or by calling (212) 239-6200. Save over 20% off tickets with code NCPUB323.

  • LIMHOF Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications

    The Long Island Music Hall of Fame (LIMHOF) is now accepting applications for their 2022 Student Scholarship and “Educator of Note” programs. Founded in 2004, the organization is dedicated to preserving Long Island’s musical heritage so that future generations can enjoy it.

    LIMHOF orchestra

    This year the LIMHOF will be awarding four $500 scholarships to graduating high school students from Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens, or Kings counties. Applicants must show interest in pursuing a career in music.

    Student scholarship applications are due May 13, and the application can be found here.

    The “Educator of Note” program recognizes music teachers and professors in college or high school who have demonstrated a commitment to music education. The winner will receive a grant that can be used within the school or district that they teach at.

    Applications for the “Educator of Note” program are due September 30, and the application can be found here.

    The LIMHOF was created as a place of community to inspire and explore Long Island music in all forms. The organization has elected 100 musicians and music industry executives to date. It also features traveling educational exhibits, including a mobile museum. You can learn more about the Long Island Music Hall of Fame here.

  • PEAK release Live Album “Hot Clips 2”, Play Gramercy Theatre this Saturday with Lespecial

    Brooklyn-based PEAK has released their second official live release in the band’s Hot Clips series. They’ll be in Manhattan this on Saturday, April 16, supporting Lespecial at Gramercy Theatre.

    PEAK culled together Hot Clips 2 from some of their favorite jams from Summer and Fall 2021, including unreleased songs, songs from previous albums and a cover of Mac Demarco’s “Freaking out the Neighborhood.” The bookends to the album – “Path Paved with Roses” and groovy earworm “Starlight Child” – create a digestible sample of PEAK’s live experience, with a sound that harkens back to 90’s roots of the Northeast jam scene.

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    The PEAK quartet features songwriter and guitarist Jeremy Hilliard (Turbine), Kito Bovenshulte (Particle) on drums, Josh T. Carter (Haley Jane and The Primates) on bass, and Johnny Young on keys (Mick Taylor Band).  The self-described pychedelic indie funk band can be found jamming extensively during live shows, and allow the songs on the album to speak for themselves.

    The group released their sophomore studio album, Choppy Water, in October of last year, chocking the album full with groove-based psychedelic rock and plenty of funk, electro-pop, prog, and Americana.  The deep, polished grooves from Carter and Bovenshulte complement Hilliard’s and Young’s solos, wailing with searing intensity. Check out their recent show at Brooklyn Bowl on November 30, 2021.

    For more live PEAK, stream Hot Clips 2 below and check out their Youtube Channel and Bandcamp pages.

    PEAK is currently in the midst of a their Spring Tour and will perform in Middletown, CT, and Stanhope, NJ this Thursday and Friday, then they’ll open up for Lespecial at Gramercy Theatre in Manhattan.

    PEAK Tour Dates

    4.14 La Boca, Middletown, CT
    4.15 Stanhope House, NJ *
    4.16 Gramercy Theatre, New York, NY #
    4.23 Aeronaut Brewery, Boston, MA%
    4.28 Park City Music Hall, Bridgeport, CT**
    4.30 Main Pub, Manchester, CT
    6.30 Camp Jam, Brunswick ME

    * co-bill w/ Uncle Stump
    # supporting Lespecial
    % w/ Lush Honey
    ** supporting Evanoff

  • Brooklyn-Based Artist Max ZT Releases Inspiring Single “Daybreak”

    Brooklyn-based artist Max ZT shared his new performance video for his single “Daybreak,” off of his solo debut album Daybreak, released on April 8.

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    Max ZT

    Daybreak traces its roots to the darkest darks of the pandemic, with all the lockdowns. Max turned to music for healing and restoration at a time when society’s future was uncertain. He would send recorded improvisations to friends and family, who found them to be extraordinary sources of solace and relief.

    The reaction was shocking. I know music has always been a balm for me, but to see the effect it had on others, on such a direct, one-to-one level, was honestly incredible.

    Max ZT

    NPR has described him as the “Jimi Hendrix of dulcimer.” He has scored an Emmy-winning ESPN documentary, co-wrote the music for his wife Priya Darshini’s GRAMMY-nominated debut Periphery, and shared the stage with the likes of Ravi Shankar and more.

    His first lead single “In It” shows his unique ability to invite deep thought through his music as the track goes through different emotions to get to a resolution. The new single “Daybreak” is beautiful and heartbreaking as it takes you on a journey through deep melodies and strong conclusions.

    Max ZT’s new album Daybreak will be out on April 8 and will be available on all streaming services.

  • Dana Fuchs to Release “Borrowed Time” on April 29

    Southern Blues Rocker Dana Fuchs will be releasing her 8th studio album, Borrowed Time, on 4/29. This is her fourth release with Ruf Records. 

    In contrast to Fuchs earlier work, Borrowed Time is centered around the stories of other people and what they’ve learned throughout their lives. By combining her southern rock upbringing with inspiration from legends like Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones, Fuchs has created a universal listening experience that many can relate to. 

    This marks the beginning of Chapter 2, in music as well as in life, I’m going out into the world and writing about the people who share it with me. My own story is always going to be in there, too, but this is the first album where other people’s stories are informing my own emotions.

    Dana Fuchs

    Songs on the album have themes ranging from love and companionship to political distrust and justice, with each inspired by different real world events and headlines. Producer Bobby Harlow lent his expertise to help Fuchs step away from her previous method of mixing influences and dive deeper into the rock and roll that first inspired her. 

    Fuch’s newest album was recorded in Michigan, with the help of a number of people including her bandmates, bassist Jack Daley and guitarist Jon Diamond, recording engineer Kenny Tudrick, drummer Todd Glass and keyboardist Jordan Champion. With recording completed in eight days, it’s safe to say that this was the perfect combination of people for the process. 

    Listeners can preorder Borrowed Time here.

  • Pitbull Announces “Can’t Stop Us Now” Tour To Stop at Darien Lake and Jones Beach

    Grammy Award winning artist Mr. Worldwide a.k.a. Pitbull, is back and better with another North American tour featuring Australian singer Iggy Azalea, and Jamaican artist Sean Paul. The “Can’t Stop Us Now” tour will run from July 28 to October 19 with performances at Darien Lake Amphitheater in Darien Lake on July 31 and Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh on August 5.

    Can't Stop Us Now Tour

    Other big industrial city stops during the tour will be Montreal, Cincinnati, Houston, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Additionally, Pitbull’s openers will be SiriusXM Globalization DJ’S, while his performance in Darien Lake is a part of Evans Bank concert series.

    Pitbull is an outstanding example of having one of the most impressive careers considering all of his success. In fact, he has countless awards, dozens of international number ones, hundreds of gold and platinum certifications, millions of single sales, 25 million album sales, and cumulative video views in excess of 15 billion. 

    Along with being a worldwide superstar, Pitbull is an education advocate, business entrepreneur and motivational speaker. In addition to being the co-owner of Team Trackhouse, a NASCAR racing team, he has a variety of partnerships. These include but are not limited to 305 Worldwide, a new multicultural marketing agency, Espanita Tequila, LivexLive, and “From Negative to Positive” Podcast.

    Tickets for this tour go on sale Friday, April 15 at 10 A.M. on Ticketmaster. However, fans can also register now for early access to tickets for the artist presale. Those who register will receive the presale password via text and email 25 minutes before the presale begins.

    CAN’T STOP US NOW TOUR DATES:

    *Not a Live Nation Date | ^On Sale Now | +With support from Iggy Azalea | #With support from Sean Paul

    Thu Jul 28 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek+

    Fri Jul 29 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live+

    Sat Jul 30 – Hershey, PA– Hersheypark Stadium+

    Sun Jul 31 – Darien Lake, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater+

    Tue Aug 02 – Camden, NJ – Waterfront Music Pavilion+

    Wed Aug 03 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center+

    Fri Aug 05 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater+

    Sat Aug 06 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena*

    Tue Aug 09 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center+

    Thu Aug 11 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre+

    Fri Aug 12 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre+

    Sat Aug 13 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage+

    Wed Aug 17 – Omaha, NE – Baxter Arena+

    Fri Aug 19 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre+

    Sun Aug 21 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena+

    Tue Aug 23 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center+

    Wed Aug 24 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center+

    Thu Aug 25 – Highland Park, IL – The Pavilion at Ravinia*+

    Fri Aug 26 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater+

    Sun Aug 28 – St. Paul, MN – Minnesota State Fair*+

    Tue Aug 30 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena+

    Wed Aug 31 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre+

    Fri Sep 02 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center+

    Sat Sep 03 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL+

    Sun Sep 04 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center+

    Thu Sep 08 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino*

    Fri Sep 09 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center#

    Sat Sep 10 – Laredo, TX – Sames Auto Arena#

    Sun Sep 11 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman#

    Wed Sep 14 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater#

    Fri Sep 16 – Las Vegas, NV – Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino#

    Sat Sep 17 – Las Vegas, NV – Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino#

    Sun Sep 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin Pavilion#

    Wed Sep 21 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre#

    Thu Sep 22 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheater#

    Sat Sep 24 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center#

    Sun Sep 25 – Corning, CA – The Amphitheater at Rolling Hills Casino*

    Tue Sep 27 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl

    Thu Sep 29 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Arena#

    Fri Sep 30 – Sparks, NV – Nugget Event Center*

    Sun Oct 02 – El Paso, TX – UTEP Don Haskins Center#

    Wed Oct 05 – Fort Worth, TX – DICKIES ARENA#

    Thu Oct 06 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center#

    Fri Oct 07 – Pelham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre#

    Sun Oct 09 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena#

    Tue Oct 11 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena#

    Wed Oct 12 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena#

    Thu Oct 13 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheater#

    Sat Oct 15 – Ft Myers, FL – Hertz Arena+

    Sun Oct 16 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center+ Wed

    Oct 19 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live*

  • A Beacon School Share First Single In Three Years

    New York City-based A Beacon School is back with his first single in three years, “Dot,” an immersive multi-instrumentalist dreampop track. In addition to the songs’ release, A Beacon School is having a release show at The Sultan in Brooklyn, featuring Creature of Doom and S.C.A.B on April 9th.

    A Beacon School
    Photo Cred: Max Mellman

    Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith is the mastermind behind this dream pop project. Smith began making music as A Beacon School in 2009, releasing a home-recorded demo single was released in 2011, and a self-titled EP by a full-band lineup appeared near the end of 2012. He has played with bands such as Modern Rivals and Bluffing, additionally working with Parquet Courts’ Max Savage as part of Maxband.

    In 2018, A Beacon School’s Cola was released by Grind Select. After receiving positive press and slowly gaining a worldwide following, an expanded vinyl edition of Cola was released in 2019 in conjunction with Fat Possum’s House Arrest imprint, amassing over 40 million streams.

    Smith adds layers of soothing guitars and vocals with ease, reaching a build-up that feels natural, without ever fully peaking.

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    “Dot” marks the first A Beacon School release in three years and coincides with a headlining performance at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, signaling a long-awaited new full-length is on the horizon. On the track, A Beacon School says, “‘Dot’ is a song about seeing patterns in your life emerge but feeling helpless to change them. The song oscillates between these moments of unfiltered wonder and inspiration, and the immediate skepticism that follows them.” 

    “What he (Smith) shares is wisdom ahead of its time – acceptance of the inequities of 

    life as a path toward redemption. Destiny is preached as a set-in-stone limitation, but 

    soft tones and enchanting melody highlight our ability to adjust our sails in intractable 

    winds, holding that former philosophy to the fire with heavenly optimism.” 

    – PopMatters

    Listen to A Beacon School’s new single “Dot” here.

    Tickets to the release show at The Sultan can be purchased here.

  • “Dead and Gone” Podcast Returns for Season 2

    The “Dead and Gone” podcast by Payne Lindsey and Jake Brennan returns for season two on April 6. The new season of the true crime podcast will investigate new unsolved murders relatedly to the Grateful Dead.

    Season two will focus on four unsolved cases spanning from the 1980s-2000s, all of whom bear some connection to the Grateful Dead: Adam Katz, Jennifer Wilmer, Bridget Pendell-Williams, Jeremy Alex. Each of these cases was supposed to be featured in season one before until Payne and Brennan decided to dedicate a full season to these cases.

    Season one discussed the investigation into the 1986 double murder of Mary Regina Gioia and Gregory Allen Kniffin. Through an “a mysterious tip from a fellow Deadhead” Payne had reason to the case’s ruling had led to a wrongful conviction.

    Episode one of the new season, which will be avaialble on all podcast platforms will recap season one and introduce the case of Adam Katz. The 19-year-old who was killed outside of what is now Meadowlands Arena in East Rutherford New Jersey after a Grateful Dead concert on Oct. 14, 1989. Subsequent episodes will detail the investigations of the remaining three cases.

    Payne Lindsey is the co-founder of Tenderfoot TV. The company’s first podcast was the popular “Up and Vanished” true crime podcast series which has been downloaded 350 million times. He is also the creator and host of popular “Atlanta Monster, “ “Dead and Gone” and “Radio Rental”.

    Jake Brennan is a music journalist who created the podcast series Disgraceland, a true crime podcast about notable cases in the music industry. In 2020 Disgraceland won the iHeartRadio Best Music Podcast award. It is the most downloaded music podcast in the world. Brennan is also the co-founder of podcasting company Double Elvis.

    New episodes will be released every Wednesday starting April 6.