One Step Closer have put out another track from their forthcoming record All You Embrace. This one’s called ‘Orange Leaf’, and it follows previous cuts ‘Leap Years’ and ‘Giant’s Despair’. Check it out below.
All You Embrace, the follow-up to 2021’s This Place You Know and last year’s Songs for the Willow EP, is out May 17 via Run for Cover.
The Folk Implosion – the duo of Lou Barlow and John Davis – have announced their first album in over two decades. Walk Thru Me is set for release on June 28 via Joyful Noise, and it’s led by the closing track, ‘Moonlit Kind’. Check it out and find the album cover and tracklist below.
Barlow and Davis worked on the album remotely, with help from producer Scott Solter. “Because we’re so separate, part of this album is me desperately trying to telepathically communicate to John and Scott, who are 700 miles away from me,” Barlow explained in a statement. “A big part of what I consider to be the Folk Implosion is taking disparate things and turning them into pop.”
Walk Thru Me follows the Folk Implosion’s 2003 album The New Folk Implosion, which Barlow recorded without Davis; their last LP together was 1999’s One Part Lullaby. In 2022, they released the Feel It If You Feel It EP.
Walk Thru Me Cover Artwork:
Walk Thru Me Tracklist:
1. Crepuscular
2. The Day You Died
3. Walk Thru Me
4. My Little Lamb
5. Bobblehead Doll
6 The Fable And The Fact
7. Right Hand Over the Heart
8. Water Torture
9. O.K. To Disconnect
10. Moonlit Kind
Jake Xerxes Fussell has announced his signing to Fat Possum, which will release his new album, When I’m Called, on July 17. ‘Going to Georgia’ leads the folk artist’s new LP. Check it out and find the album cover, tracklist, and Fussell’s upcoming tour dates below.
“I learned the traditional song ‘Going to Georgia’ from a few different places so my version is something of a collage,” Fussell explained in a statement. “There are a number of variants out there. Ralph Stanley played a version of it, as did the great song collector and revivalist/interpreter Paul Clayton. My main source was an early 1980s field recording of The Eller Family of Hiawassee, Georgia, brought to us by artist - documentarians Art and Margo Rosenbaum via their wonderful Folkways anthology Folk Visions & Voices: Traditional Music and Song in Northern Georgia.”
When I’m Called was produced by James Elkington and mixed by Tucker Martine. It features contributions from Elkington on guitar, piano, dobro, synth, organ, pedal steel, mandola, harmonica, and arrangements, Blake Mills on guitar, Joan Shelley on vocals, Ben Whiteley on bass, Joe Westerlund on drums and percussion, Robin Holcomb on vocals, Anna Jacobson on horns, Jean Cook on strings, and Hunter Diamond on woodwinds.
When I’m Called Cover Artwork:
When I’m Called Tracklist:
1. Andy
2. Cuckoo!
3. Leaving Here, Don’t Know Where I’m Going
4. Feeing Day
5. When I’m Called
6. One Morning in May
7. Gone to Hilo
8. Who Killed Poor Robin?
9. Going to Georgia
Jake Xerxes Fussell 2024 Tour Dates:
Thu May 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Evening Muse
Fri May 17 – Asheville, NC – The Outpost
Sat May 18 – Talbotton, GA – Talbotton Fest
Sun May 19 – Birmingham, AL – Saturn
Fri June 21 – Roanoke, VA – Spot on Kirk
Sat June 22 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
Sun June 23 – Mt. Solon, VA – Red Wing Roots Festival
Tue June 25 – Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery
Thu June 27 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge ~
Fri June 28 – Catskill, NY – Avalon Lounge ~
Sat June 29 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
Tue July 16 – San Diego – The Casbah *
Wed July 17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Barnsdall Gallery *
Thu July 18 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Brisol’s Cider House *
Fri July 19 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall *
Sat July 20 -San Francisco, CA – The Chapel *
Sun July 21 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s *
Tue July 23 – Bend, OR – Volcanic Pub *
Wed July 24 -Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios *
Thu July 25 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern *
Fri July 26 – Bellingham, WA – Wild Buffalo *
Sat July 27 – Vancouver, BC – Wise Hall *
Fri Aug. 30 – London, UK – Lafayette
Sat Aug. 31 – Lewes, UK – Con Club Lewes nr Brighton
Sun Sept. 1 – Bristol, UK – Lantern Hall
Mon Sept. 2 – Leeds, UK – Brudenell Social Club
Tue Sept. 3 – Glasgow, UK – Mono
Wed Sept. 4 – Manchester, UK – The Deaf Institute
Fri Sept. 6 – Paris, FR – L’Archipel
Sat Sept. 7 – Brussels, BE – Botanique
Sun Sept. 8 – Rotterdam, NL – Kantine Walhalla
Thu Sept. 26 – Lafayette, LA – Acadiana Center for the Arts
~ with special guest Kath Bloom
* with special guest Robin Holcomb
This Is Lorelei, the solo project of Nate Amos of Water From Your Eyes, has dropped a new single, ‘I’m All Fucked Up’, from his upcoming album Box for Buddy, Box for Star. It follows last month’s ‘Dancing in the Club’. Check it out below.
“‘I’m All Fucked Up’ is just me trying to diagnose/comfort/scold my younger self – an amalgamation of real experiences I had jumbled and reset in inaccurate but contextually relevant locations,” Amos explained in a press release.
Box for Buddy, Box for Star arrives on June 14 via Double Double Whammy.
Hana Vu has unveiled an new single, ’22’, off her upcoming album Romanticism. It follows previous offerings ‘Care’ and ‘Hammer’. Check it out below.
“Being young, there’s so much that I experience for the first time, all the time,” Vu explained in a statement. “But as I experience more things, I become more desensitized to those things. You get wiser – I feel quite wiser – but less fervent, less hopeful.” She added, “‘22’ is about how I was paralyzed by grief and memories and by being 22; all at once a baby and the oldest I’ve ever been. But now I’m 23 and I’ll probably be 24 by the time I’ll get to perform this song for people.”
Romanticism, the follow-up to 2021’s Public Storage, arrives May 3 via Ghostly. Read our Artist Spotlight interview with Hana Vu.
Austin, Texas-based quartet Good Looks have released a new single, ‘Self-destructor’. It’s lifted from their upcoming album Lived Here for a While, which was led by ‘If It’s Gone’. Check out director John TerEick‘s video for the new track below.
Lived Here for a While is set for release on June 7 via Keeled Scales.
Martha Skye Murphy has signed with AD 93, marking the announcement with a new single called ‘Need’. Murphy and Ethan P. Flynn co-produced the track, which was mixed by Marta Salongi and mastered by Heba Kadry. In its Billy Howard Price-directed video, Murphy plays several characters she says represent “the most feral parts of my being.” Check it out below.
Last year, Murphy released the song ‘Dogs’. It followed Distance on Ground, her 2022 collaborative EP with Maxwell Sterling, as well as the 2021 the triptych Concrete.
King Hannah have unveiled a new single, ‘Dave Says’, taken from their upcoming LP Big Swimmer. It follows the previously released title track, featuring Sharon Van Etten. Check out its music video, directed by the band’s own Craig Whittle, below.
“’Davey Says’ is our ode to 90s, American indie garage rock,” vocalist Hannah Merrick said in a statement. “We wanted this to be a raucous, fuzzy, light-hearted moment in the album, but to still have that feeling of ‘youcandoanything-ness’. The opening line ‘Meet me before the party, I don’t want to walk in alone’ is our attempt at that classic American 90’s imagery, of coming-of-age nostalgia and romance, of late warm summer nights when the future is draped in front of you.”
Big Swimmer comes out May 31 via City Slang. Revisit our Artist Spotlight interview with King Hannah.
Cloud Nothings make songs to get you through the day, but they often also just capture a day – even a moment – in the life of the person behind them. “I never run for anyone else/ It’s just a thing I do for myself,” Dylan Baldi sings on ‘Running Through the Campus’, a highlight from the band’s new album Final Summer, and sometimes, you get the sense that music is a similarly solitary, self-sustaining thing. “I love having something that I’ve made by the end of the day, even if it’s just one song,” Baldi said in press materials. “It’s like proof that my day happened.” In their final, collected form, the new songs are also proof that, 15 years into their career, Cloud Nothings remain one of the most reliably rewarding indie rock bands around, one whose consistency is a testament to their creative drive rather than a sign of stagnancy. The ideas keep coming just like the days do, and Baldi knows how to churn them out into big, endlessly hooky rock songs.
Though they never stray far from the initial point of inspiration, Baldi still twists these songs in interesting ways. Rather than a kind of literal, anthemic tune, ‘Running Through the Campus’ offers a glimpse into the loneliness of that late-night activity, leaving space for plenty of intrusive thoughts before landing on a triumphant note: “Can you believe how far I have come/ Another plane than where I come from.” Instead of carrying the dark emptiness he sings about, Baldi’s gleaming, blown-out guitars seem to bleed into the early morning, nicely leading into the bright burst of energy that is ‘The Golden Halo’. Even when whatever events fuel a song are kept hidden, Baldi skips directly to the message and spins it out over and over until it imprints itself on your brain, as on the thrilling ‘I’d Get Along’. “Why do you blow out every little light and live in the dark?” he wonders on ‘Silence’, a song that reminds us how easy it is to despair in a dying world, and his response – the goal he lays out as early as on the opening track – is to fill his own world with colour.
So even if his reflections sound hushed on a song like ‘On the Chain’, he makes sure the instruments surge exactly as they should. Following 2021’s The Shadow I Remember, which found Cloud Nothings reuniting with Steve Albini, the producer behind their acclaimed 2012 LP Attack on Memory, Final Summer was recorded with Jeff Zeigler, mixed by illuminati hotties’ Sarah Tudzin, and mastered by Jack Callahan; Baldi has said he wanted every step of the process to make the record sound bigger, and you can hear it. Even at its most tuneful, the production is thick and noisy, like you’d expect tight pop songs written by someone in the midst of a doom metal obsession to sound (at least on ‘I’d Get Along’). The songs are self-contained instead of veering towards destruction as they would on earlier Cloud Nothings records, but Baldi is great at beefing up different points in a song so they exude the same intensity as the main hook. The results are sneakily dynamic: ‘Daggers of Light’ screeches and burns off at the edges, and when ‘Mouse Policy’ reaches its meditative outro, the rhythm section is still wiry and fraught, soaking in the song’s questions rather than faking a resolution.
As dour as the lyrics can get, the songs on Final Summer always cling to a sense of hope that also charges the music forward. The takeaways are simple and can be gleaned just from the songs bookending the record – “I need to be happy with what I’ve got for me,” Baldi reminds himself on the title track, while ‘Common Mistake’ is more didactic: “This is your life/ It’s a common mistake/ You’ll be alright/ Just give more than you take.” At times, you wish the record gave you a little more to chew on; in mirroring the feeling of days blurring into each other, it doesn’t do much to carve a bigger story or tie the songs together. But Cloud Nothings’ resistance to narrative, more than just refreshing in today’s indie rock landscape, is also energizing: you make songs and say the mantra not because you’ve been on some healing journey, but simply because it helps you believe it, or you’re standing alongside someone who needs to hear it; not because you pretend to know what’s on the other side, but because it keeps us going.
In the ever-evolving landscape of the casino industry, one aspect that often goes unnoticed but plays a crucial role in guest satisfaction is transportation services. From the moment guests arrive at a casino resort, how they get there and how they move around can significantly impact their overall experience. Over the years, transportation services within the realm of casinos have evolved from basic shuttle buses to encompass a wide range of options, including luxury vehicles, helicopters, and even private jets. This article delves into the fascinating journey of transportation services within the casino industry, tracing its evolution and exploring its impact on guest experiences.
In the early days of casino resorts, transportation services were often limited to shuttle buses running regular routes between hotels and nearby attractions. While functional, these services lacked the luxury and personalization that guests have come to expect in modern times. Guests were left with few options for travel beyond the basic shuttle service, missing out on the bespoke experiences and elevated standards of comfort that are now commonplace in the industry.
As competition among casinos intensified, spurred by the burgeoning gambling scene in locations like Kuwait كازينو الكويت, many resorts began to recognize the importance of offering luxury transportation options to attract high rollers and VIP guests. Limousine services quickly became commonplace, providing guests with a touch of elegance and sophistication from the moment they arrived at the opulent casino entrances. These sleek vehicles, chauffeured by professional drivers, not only provided a convenient mode of transportation but also set the stage for an unforgettable experience, allowing guests to indulge in the lavish ambiance of the casino from the moment they stepped out of their luxurious ride.
For guests seeking the ultimate in luxury and convenience, some casinos began offering helicopter and private jet services. These exclusive transportation options allowed guests to bypass traffic and arrive at their destination in style, often with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
With the rise of technology, casinos have embraced ride-sharing services and on-demand transportation apps to enhance guest experiences. Guests can now easily hail a ride using their smartphones, ensuring quick and efficient transportation to and from the casino. This seamless integration of modern technology further streamlines the guest experience, offering unparalleled convenience at the tap of a screen.
To cater to the diverse needs of their guests, many casinos now offer personalized transportation packages. Whether guests prefer a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride or a thrilling Ferrari tour of the city, casinos strive to create unforgettable transportation experiences tailored to individual preferences.
The evolution of transportation services has undoubtedly revolutionized the guest experience at casinos, providing a seamless journey from the moment guests set foot on the premises. With the advent of luxurious transportation options such as limousines, guests are treated to a level of convenience and comfort that enhances their overall enjoyment. This transformation is particularly significant in regions like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, where the burgeoning casino industry is intertwined with cultural influences and opulent design aesthetics.
As explored in the article “Impact of Saudi Culture on Online Casino Themes“, the fusion of traditional Saudi elements with modern casino architecture underscores the importance of providing guests with a seamless and immersive experience from the moment they arrive. From the sleek lines of the limousines to the grand entrances of the casinos themselves, every aspect of the transportation journey contributes to the overall ambiance and allure of the casino experience. As a result, guests can focus on the excitement of their visit without worrying about transportation logistics, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the thrill of the games and the luxurious surroundings.
Looking ahead, casinos are expected to continue investing in sustainable transportation solutions and leveraging technological advancements to further enhance guest experiences. From electric shuttles to autonomous vehicles, the future of transportation in the casino industry promises to be both eco-friendly and innovative.
Several leading casinos have already embraced innovative transportation services to differentiate themselves from the competition. From MGM Resorts’ fleet of electric shuttles to Wynn Las Vegas‘ partnership with Uber for seamless ride-sharing, these examples showcase the diverse approaches taken by casinos to elevate transportation experiences for their guests.
While luxury transportation services can undoubtedly enhance guest experiences, casinos must strike a balance between luxury and affordability. Finding the right equilibrium ensures that transportation services remain accessible to all guests, regardless of budget constraints, while still delivering a level of opulence befitting the extravagant atmosphere of the casino experience. This delicate balance allows casinos to cater to a diverse range of clientele, ensuring that every guest can enjoy seamless transportation without compromising on comfort or extravagance.
Age restrictions vary; typically, transportation services are available to all guests, regardless of age, but access to certain amenities may be limited for underage individuals.
Casinos prioritize safety, implementing enhanced cleaning protocols, regular sanitization, and adherence to local health guidelines for transportation services, especially in response to events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Casinos make efforts to accommodate guests with disabilities, offering wheelchair-accessible vehicles, assistance for boarding and disembarking, and arrangements for service animals. Guests with specific needs should contact the casino in advance.
Some casinos offer loyalty programs for transportation services, providing perks like fare discounts, upgrades, or points redeemable for amenities. Guests should inquire about available benefits when booking.
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