Kathleen Hanna’s "The Julie Ruin" Announce Album, Reveal "Oh Come On" MP3 Today!

In 1997 legendary Riot Grrrl pioneer Kathleen Hanna (Bikini Kill, Le Tigre) released a solo album under the name‚ “Julie Ruin” with the intention of forming a band to perform the songs live. In 2010, with Le Tigre on hiatus, Kathleen began to build her dream team with whom she recorded The Julie Ruin debut album. Titled Run Fast, the album will be released September 3rd via TJR Records, distributed via Dischord and features Kathi Wilcox on bass (Bikini Kill bandmate), Kenny Mellman on keys (’Kiki and Herb’), Carmine Covelli on drums (actor, filmmaker and musical juggernaut) & Sara Landeau on guitar (met Kathleen mentoring at Rock Camp for Girls.) The Julie Ruin provides a tight musical backbone to Hanna’s iconic vocal style. Album opener “Oh Come On,” mixed by Hanna, is a raw punk track that immediately bursts the record open followed by the danceable “Ha Ha Ha” hooked on fierce lyrics and flying guitar. Mixed by James Murphy (DFA, LCD Soundsystem), “Just My Kind” is a soulful bass-driven love song of epic proportions, while “Girls Like Us” showcases the group’s tougher edge and whip-smart wit. Download the "Oh Come On" MP3 where it premieres with Pitchfork today or HERE. We encourage you to post & share this track! For more information on The Julie Ruin, please contact sarah@girlie.com or damien@girlie.com.

Dead Stars Drops New Video w/ BrooklynVegan, High Gain EP Out Now!

Brooklyn trio Dead Stars is a sonic throwback to the ‘90s with a modern twist. Having been compared to iconic acts like Dinosaur Jr., Sonic Youth, and Pavement, the band has won over fans with their raucous live show. The trio just released their new High Gain EP via Uninhabitable Mansions, which you can stream in full over at American Songwriter and purchase via iTunes and other digital retailers.
EP track “Fractured” embodies Dead Stars’ signature sound with heavy, energetic guitar, driving percussion, and a chorus that explodes with electric energy. The band made a fast-paced video for the track, which you can check out where it premiered with BrooklynVegan or HERE! For more information, click here or contact Dana@girlie.com.

Escort Release CSS Remix MP3, International Tour, "Barbarians" Single Drops 6/25!

NYC’s Escort, founded by Eugene Cho and Dan Balis and fronted by the enormous vocals of lead singer Adeline Michèle, delivers a danceable blend of disco, funk & soul that pays homage to the classics while remaining fresh and modern. Brazilian rockers CSS added their signature foot-stomping sound to the deliciously catchy new single “Barbarians,” resulting in an irresistible disco-infused, electro tour de force that commands the listener to “stand up” and move! Check out the “Barbarians” (CSS Remix) MP3 where it premiered with NYLON today and HERE. We encourage you to post & share! For more information on Escort, please contact sarah@girlie.com or damien@girlie.com.

They Might Be Giants Unveil "Black Ops" Video, On Tour Through Fall!

Brooklyn’s original alternative rockers, They Might Be Giants, are taking over North American stages on a massive 35-date tour in support of their deliriously catchy new studio album, Nanobots. The tour includes a “Celebrate Brooklyn” hometown show as well as stops in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Anaheim, Portland, Seattle, DC & Vancouver. Always pushing the envelope on innovative presentation, they have released a brand new Craig J. Clark directed video for lo-fi album cut “Black Ops”. For best results, view in a darkened room. Watch the “Black Ops” video HERE! For more information on They Might Be Giants, please contact sarah@girlie.com or damien@girlie.com.

Lucius Signs With Mom+Pop; Bonnaroo, Solid Sound, Boston Calling + Mom+Pop Compilation!

NYC’s Lucius will release their debut full-length album in North America with NYC tastemaker label Mom+Pop. Today, the label unveiled Mom+Pop’s Boombox: Vol 1, a compilation featuring tracks from its roster of acts including Lucius’ “Until We Get There” demo which earned great deal of praise after recently airing on FOX’s New Girl. With emotionally charged, upbeat, 60s inspired songs and a sincere crowd connection, the quintet has solidified its reputation as a must-see live band. Their summer tour includes stops at several festivals including Bonnaroo, Solid Sound Festival, Boston Calling + support dates with Tegan and Sara, The Head and the Heart and more. For more information on Lucius, please contact sarah@girlie.com or damien@girlie.com.

Caravan Palace North American Tour This Summer, Re-releasing Panic + FREE MP3

The sprawling musical collective known as Caravan Palace are celebrated worldwide for pioneering the sound of electro swing. Their seamless and thrilling fusion of Django Reinhardt / Stephane Grapelli-inspired gypsy jazz with Daft Punk-inspired dance beats and crisp production has justly won them a legion of loyal fans. This summer, Caravan Palace will once again ignite dance floors across the country when they return to North America for a 29-date tour that is not to be missed. To celebrate the tour, the band is also re-releasing their last album, Panic, along with a FREE MP3 of “Clash” (Jupiter Remix), which you can download HERE. For more information & full tour dates, click here or contact Dana@girlie.com.

Dragonette Kicks Off US Headlining Tour + Firefly Festival, Unleashes

Hot on the heels of sold-out tours alongside Major Lazer and The Presets, Dragonette is now set to embark on a headlining US tour kicking off June 10th, including an electric performance at Firefly Festival on June 21st. Dragonette’s irresistible latest single, “My Legs,” was remixed by thousands of fans as part of an international Beatport remix contest. The grand prize being a release on Dragonette’s label bundled with other production goodies. The winning entry will be available only at Beatport.com June 11th. Stream the pulsating, club-friendly banger, “My Legs” (Fed Conti Extended Mix), on Beatport HERE. We encourage you to post & share! For more information on Dragonette, please contact sarah@girlie.com or damien@girlie.com.

Radiation City Reveals Magical Live Video, On Tour Through Summer

Radiation City just released their highly anticipated sophomore studio album, Animals In The Median, via Tender Loving Empire. Effortlessly blending vintage soul with modern electronic sounds, the album has already received critical acclaim from VICE’s Noisey, Rolling Stone, MAGNET & many more. The Portland quintet recently teamed up with GoPro to create a spectacular live video shot at Austin’s famed Cathedral of Junk. Vince Hanneman, the self-proclaimed “Junk King,” sets the scene as Radiation City plays two live songs from Animals In The Median: “Lark” and “Foreign Bodies.” Check out the enchanting live video HERE. We encourage you to post & share! Radiation City is now back on the road on a national US tour, bringing their spellbinding live show to over 25 cities across the country! For more information on Radiation City, please contact sarah@girlie.com or damien@girlie.com.

Kyle Andrews "Goes To Space" In Video Out w/ Mashable, LP Released 7/23!

Kyle Andrews has released several deliriously catchy albums built to make you smile. Best known for his 2010 hit “You Always Make Me Smile,” which was featured in a worldwide ad campaign and had a video which was shot during an attempt to make the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest water balloon fight, he returns with a new full-length Brighter Than The Sun out July 23 via Elephant Lady Records! When shooting “The Way To Wonder” video, Kyle launched an iPad connected to a weather balloon along with a GoPro camera and a GPS tracking device and a parachute. Capturing a loop of of Kyle singing the album single + breathtaking views from the stratosphere, the weather balloon went up in Nashville, TN reaching approximately 110,000 feet in the air. Traveling nearly all the way to Knoxville, TN, it landed in trees & thorn bushes surviving the journey in perfect working condition. Watch “The Way To Wonder” video where it premiered with Mashable or HERE. Please post & share! For more information on Kyle Andrews, please contact sarah@girlie.com or damien@girlie.com.

Ebony Bones Announces New Album Behold, A Pale Horse + FREE MP3!

Singer, songwriter, producer and boundary-breaking artist Ebony Bones—whose stage name was coined by punk rock icon Rat Scabies, drummer of The Damned— developed a love for music at an early age. Spending time in her father’s music stall in Brixton Market, her musical education began with artists like Brian Eno and Quincy Jones, and her influences grew to include everyone from Siouxsie Sioux and The Slits to Fela Kuti and Public Enemy. Armed with her own mature and captivating sound and a strong DIY ethic, Ebony will release her sophomore album, Behold, A Pale Horse, on August 5th. Album track “Mystery Babylon Balloon” buzzes with electric energy, featuring Ebony’s commanding vocals above rich layers of guitars and strings. For a sneak peek at Ebony’s sophomore release, you can download the “Mystery Babylon Balloon” MP3 where it premiered with NYLON or HERE. For more information, click here or contact Dana@girlie.com.