07.19.11
Keb Mo Deluxe Pre-Order Now Available on iTunes!
Keb Mo's highly-anticipated new album The Reflection is now available for pre-order on iTunes! They are offering a special deluxe version, which features three acoustic bonus tracks, not found anywhere else! You can check it out here: http://bit.ly/reflectionitunesdlx
And be sure to pick up his new single "The Whole Enchilada" which you can stream below:
The Whole Enchilada by Keb' Mo'07.13.11
Will Hoge New Single Premieres On AmericanSongwriter.com!
Our beloved Will Hoge will be releasing a brand new record titled Number Seven on September 27th - and our good friends at American Songwriter just premiered his new single "When I Get My Wings" this week. Check it out HERE and let us know what you think on Facebook! There will be lots of exciting things happening up to Will's album release, so stay tuned!
06.23.11
Matt Duke Premieres "Love You Anymore" Video!
We've had some fantastic video coverage in the past two weeks from our very own Matt Duke, and in case you missed out - check them below! He just released his offical video for "Love You Anymore" - the haunting tale of love, loss, and the struggles in between - on Consequence Of Sound's video site Cluster1.tv. And launched this week, AmericanSongwriter.com premiered the exclusive behind-the-scenes video of the making of "Love You Anymore." The song comes off his newest record One Day Die which is available now on iTunes HERE. Tell us what you think on Facebook too!
05.09.11
Keb Mo Officially Signs To Ryko - Launches New Label!
We couldn't be more excited to announce and welcome Keb Mo to the Ryko family! For those of you who don't know him (and you definitely should!) Keb's name is Kevin Moore - a three time Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter/guitarist who crafts undeniable blues/r&b songs. He'll be starting his very own label with us called Yolabelle International, and will release his newest album titled The Reflection on Tuesday August 2nd - his first studio release since 2006!
And what's more, Keb is the total package when it comes to music & entertainment - his music has made numerous appearances in film and television, most notably in Martin Scorcese's PBS Special Feel Like Going Home, the concert documentary Lightning in a Bottle, and more. Currently, Keb is the composer for TNT's hit series Memphis Beat, performs the show's theme song, and will be acting in an episode come June 15! There will be lots more from Keb Mo coming in the next few months...so be sure to check back here and also visit www.kebmo.com for all information.
03.29.11
Matt Duke's New Record ONE DAY DIE is Now Available Today!
We here at Ryko are incredibly excited to be releasing the highly anticipated new record from Matt Duke today, titled One Day Die. This southern NJ native has packed 11 of his most intelligent & introspective songs into one truly unique disc. If you'd like to hear all those tracks now before purchasing, head to AOL MUSIC for an exclusive Listening Party stream. And please feel free to check Matt out on Facebook and share in the excitement he has...
02.04.11
This Date In Ryko History - 2/4
Today is February 4th, and if you happened to gaze inside today's copy of Billboard's Daily Bulletin, you may have seen a shout-out to Ryko! On this date in 1999,
"Ryko became the first music label to give its stamp of approval to MP3, the controversial Internet-based music distribution format that struck fear into the hearts of many music industry executives."
Check the shot below for the exact clip, and enjoy this great Friday in Ryko pioneering history!
01.29.11
Matt Duke's New Single "Needle and Thread" Available Now!
Matt Duke’s new single "Needle and Thread" just released last Tuesday - January 18th! This track is from his upcoming sophomore album One Day Die, which is set to drop March 29, 2011. Be sure to pick up this song, cause it's some of Matt's best music that he's ever crafted.
In case you're unfamiliar with this young gent, you can watch him perform the song acoustic RIGHT HERE on his website. Check it out!
01.19.11
Happy Belated New Year - From All Of Us @ Ryko!
I know we're already a couple weeks into 2011, but we'd be hard-pressed to forget and mention the great achievements that our incredibly talented artists have made during 2010. So as a recap, we invite you to take a listen to the records that made the "Top," "Best," & "Most Outstanding" album lists, that reviewers say are worth a second mention. Read all the reviews below and GET READY for another exciting year, here, at Ryko!The Posies - Blood/Candy
#1 Album of 2010 via Huffington Post - 10 Records That Made 2010 More Bearable
Allison Moorer - Crows
#15 - Jon Farber's Top 50 list for the NY Daily News
#42 - GAC: Top 50 Americana Albums of the Year
Justin Currie - The Great War
#10 - Jon Farber's Top 10 List for the NY Daily News
Will Hoge - The Wreckage
#66 - The Top 100 Americana Albums of the Year
Megan McCormick - Honest Words
#13 - Amazon: Outstanding 2010 Albums You Might Have Missed
Awaiting The Flood: Top 20-Something Best Of 2010
Music Connection: Top 20 Signings of 2010
12.16.10
Matt White Co-Headlining Tour With Brendan James!
02/16/11 Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun (Wolf Den)
02/17/11 Boston, MA @ The Red Room
02/18/11 Bayshore, NY @ YMCA Boulton Center
02/19/11 Portland, ME @ One Longfellow Square
02/20/11 S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
02/21/11 New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom
02/23/11 Sellersville, PA @ Sellersville Theater
02/24/11 Vienna, VA @ Jammin Java
02/25/11 Durham, NC @ The Casbah
02/26/11 Augusta, SC @ Downstairs Live
02/27/11 Charlotte, NC @ Double Door Inn
03/01/11 Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
03/03/11 Nashville, TN @ Third and Lindsley
03/04/11 Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
03/05/11 Knoxville, TN @ The Square Room
03/06/11 Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theater
03/09/11 Charleston, SC @ The Music Farm
03/10/11 Jacksonville, FL @ Jack Rabbits
03/12/11 Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
03/17/11 Little Rock, AR @ Juanita’s
03/18/11 Dallas, TX @ Poor David’s Pub
03/24/11 Denver, CO @ The Soiled Dove
03/25/11 Logan, UT @ Logan Arthouse & Cinema
03/26/11 Boise, ID @ The Reef
03/27/11 Seattle, WA @ The Tractor
03/31/11 San Francisco, CA @ Red Devil Lounge
04/01/11 Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Cafe
04/02/11 San Diego, CA @ Lestat's
04/03/11 Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room
04/07/11 Lawrence, KS @ The Bottle Neck
04/08/11 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe
04/10/11 St. Louis, MO @ Firebird
04/11/11 Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
04/12/11 Evanston, IL @ Space
04/14/11 Indianapolis, IN @ Birdy's Bar & Grill
04/15/11 Columbus, OH @ The Basement
04/16/11 Akron, OH @ Musica
04/17/11 Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
12.10.10
Megan McCormick Performs on WoodSongs
Megan McCormick recently made an appearance on Michael Jonathon's Wood Songs and now the hi-res audio & video footage is available for viewing online! Click HERE to watch Megan perform "Shiver," "Lonely Tonight," & "Driveway" off her newest album Honest Words. And then be sure to catch her interview chats & performance of an unrelased track titled "Lonely Me, Lonely You" as well. And of course, Honest Words is available now on Amazon or iTunes. 
