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Rocky O’Riordan (The Pogues) releases a haunting version of Jesse Malin’s “Shane” in honor of Shane MacGowan – 2024 TBA

December 5, 2023

“Shane” was originally written by Jesse Malin after an invitation to perform at Shane MacGowan’s 60th birthday party along side some of the biggest names in entertainment (Bono, Sinead O’Connor, Johnny Depp, Nick Cave). Several bandmates from The Pogues including original bass player Cait O’Riordan played in the house band that night. Cait and Jesse… Read more...

Musical Visionary Diane Gentile Unveils Stunning New Single With Alejandro Escovedo

July 14, 2023

Diane Gentile, a true luminary in the realm of music, effortlessly captivates audiences with her undeniable talent and ability to create sonic landscapes that leave an indelible mark. Her upcoming album, ‘The Bad and the Beautiful,’ out on September 15th, promises to be a journey of profound depth and emotion. The lead single, “Walk With… Read more...

Hennessey is “Artist of the Month” in The Deli Magazine NYC – June

June 13, 2022

Fantastic spotlight on Leah Hennessey in @thedelimagazine this month.   “Hennessey continues to prove her punk poetess credentials.”   Link to the full article here:

Don DiLego Illuminates “Dim Red Light (Make It Shine)”

June 16, 2021

From American Songwriter 6/16/21 Planted inside Flux Studio in the East Village in New York, Don DiLego is pondering the past year, one predominantly spent at his Velvet Elk Studios in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania, when writing wasn’t the main agenda. Mostly removed from music, DiLego spent his days gardening, building, chopping firewood, and occasionally flying… Read more...

Bassist Cat Popper Releases New Single “Maybe It’s All Right” (Listen)

April 2, 2021

Cat Popper is sharing “Maybe It’s All Right,” the first song she’s written during her 25 years as a secret weapon, quietly ubiquitous bass player. At 19, Cat moved from Charlotte, NC to New York City to play music. “I once asked Bruce Springsteen where he was from,” she adds. “I knocked Dmitri Rostropovich and… Read more...

Exclusive: Hennessey Share Dance-Punk Cover of The Waterboys’ “We Will Not Be Lovers” [PASTE]

July 17, 2020

[from Paste Magazine 07-16-20)   New York City dance-punk outfit Hennessey have shared a cover of The Waterboys’ “We Will Not Be Lovers,” taken from their 1988 album Fisherman’s Blues, alongside a video directed by the band’s E.J. O’Hara. The project, led by lead singer and principal songwriter Leah Hennessey and rounded out by synth-and beat-maker… Read more...

Kelley Swindall’s new video debut in American Songwriter

May 30, 2020

Kelley has released her new video for “You Can Call Me Darlin’ If You Want.”. Check out the great review and video here.

NEW Kelley Swindall single “You Can Call Me Darlin If You Want” out 5/29

May 22, 2020

Kelley Swindall is back with the second single from her upcoming album on Velvet Elk Records. You can pre-save/order it now here.

Debut single “Let’s Pretend (It’s the 80s) out TODAY from Hennessey

May 1, 2020

V Magazine has just premiered Hennessey‘s debut single, “Let’s Pretend (Its the 80s)”, out TODAY on Velvet Elk Records! Check out the video here: https://tinyurl.com/VIDEOletspretend Great article in V: here Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/LETSPRETENDspotify Produced by Jesse Malin and Diane Gentile.

Debut single from Kelley Swindall 2/28

February 9, 2020

The first single off the debut album from Kelley Swindall will be “California” on Feb 28th, including a video company. Her album, “You Can Call Me Darlin’ If You Want” is set to be released in June on Velvet Elk Records.

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