Cat’s Eyes perform in the Vatican

Cat’s Eyes is a new duo made up of Rachel Zeffira, a Canadian opera soprano and multi-instrumentalist based in London, and Faris Badwan, the singer from British psychedelic-rockers The Horrors. The musical result is an eerie romantic pop, only fit for a church in the Vatican. Which is exactly where they performed. Check out their performance in their website here. Check out their track “Not a Friend” here, and make sure to check out their new self-titled album when it drops May 3rd via Downtown Records.

Ivan & Alyosha Release EP, Tour Dates

Filled with “warm harmonies  and lush melodies,” (Filter Magazine) Ivan & Alyosha have released a brand new EP titled Fathers Be Kind out now on Missing Piece Records. The Seattle quartet will saddle up for an appearance on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert Series” February 7th. From their, they will take their talents on the road featuring stops at SXSW, Mountain Stage, and The Folk Alliance in Memphis, TN. Take a peak at “Living for Someone.”

FEBRUARY
15 – Boise, ID – The Reef
16 – Denver, CO – Rock ‘n’ Soul Café
17 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre
18 – Iowa City, IA – Java House
19 – Memphis, TN – The Folk Alliance Festival
20 – Nashville, TN – The Basement
21 – Franklin, TN – Kimbro’s
22 – Knoxville, TN – Longbranch Saloon
24 – Asheville, NC – Lexington Avenue Brewery
25 – Durham, NC – Broad Street Café
26 – Carrboro, NC – Jessee’s Coffee and Bar
27 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Civic Center (Mountain Stage w/ Lucinda Williams)
28 – Richmond, VA – The Triple

MARCH
01 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fire
02 – Newark, DE – Mojo Main
04 – New York, NY – The Living Room
06 – Cleveland, OH – Wilbert’s Food and Music
08 – Bloomington, IN – Bear’s Place
11 – Denton, TX – 35 Conferette Festival
12 – Fayetteville, AR – Smoke & Barrel
13 – St. Louis, MO – Lemmon’s
14 – Tulsa, OK – Soundpony
SXSW
22 – Scottsdale, AZ – Rogue Bar
24 – San Diego, CA – Tin Can Ale House
25 – Los Angeles, CA – Origami Vinyl
26 – Ventura, CA – Zoey’s

Thao and Mirah Team Up

Thao and Mirah Team for Album

Thao Nguyen (of Thao with the Get Down Stay Down) has joined forces with singer/songwriter Mirah. The two had recently collaborated on a tour, and now they will be releasing a record together.

On April 26, Kill Rock Stars will release Thao & Mirah, an album that the duo recorded in a two-week span. Both musicians work with Air Traffic Control, an organization that teams musicians up with social advocacy. If When the two start touring behind their upcoming album, they will be promoting social causes at the same time!

You can hear Thao & Mirah on April 26. Until then, check out the song “How Dare You” recorded for a Yours Truly session a while ago.

Thao & Mirah “How Dare You” from Yours Truly on Vimeo.

Denmark Records Want You As Their Valentine

Next Tuesday, Denmark Records will release ArnHao’s “Love Fades” as a digital 7″. But, the label has also decided to give dedicated fans a first look at the song. Individuals who email DenmarkRecords@gmail.com within the next week will receive a “Love Fades” Valentine’s Day gift, which includes the song, a remix by Holygrailers, and the “Love Fades” music video. We have a sneak peak of said video down below.