NEW SINGLE BY JAKIL
Before the sun sets on the summer, newcomers Jakil release new single ‘Istanbul’ on the 28th of September via Sticky Lips Music.
As the follow-up to the tender tune ‘Look Like Gold’, the band’s self-released debut single, ‘Istanbul’ conjures up feelings of sleepless nights under a smouldering sky. A Quincy Jones inspired groove and an 80’s guitar lick slinks throughout whilst dancing around singer Kieran’s breathy falsetto.
https://soundcloud.com/jakil/istanbul
FRIGHTWIG SIGN DEAL WITH MRI ENT
FRIGHTWIG is pleased to announce that they will release their War On Women/Hear What I Say Limited Edition 7” vinyl 45 via MRI Entertainment! The all-star line-up features founding members Deanna Mitchell on bass/vocals, Mia d’Bruzzi on guitar/vocals and secret weapon Cecilia Kuhn on drums/vocals, who are joined by the legendary Eric Drew Feldman on magical keyboards/vocals!
The War On Women/Hear What I Say Limited Edition 7” vinyl 45 will hit stores on September 16, 2014. Produced by Eric Drew Feldman, the two songs are presented in the only way that FRIGHTWIG knows how: rocking, snarling, blasting, prowling, and honest.
PAPERCUP MUSIC ANNOUNCE A SLEW OF NEW SIGNINGS
Brooklyn-based independent record label PaperCup Music has announced a slew of new signings to their roster, including Gal Pals, Needle Points, Suburban Living and The Muscadettes, with plans to release music from all four between later this year and early 2015. The four new acts, join a roster that already includes Tennis System, Little Racer, The Teen Age, BOYTOY, BLUFFING, Weekender and Raccoon Fighter.
NEW VIDEO BY RAE SREMMURD
Rae Sremmurd drops the official “No Flex Zone” video – http://vevo.ly/Cnd7Fs
PALM GHOSTS NEW ALBUM POSTED
Philadelphia-based Indie Americana group Palm Ghosts are pleased to announce the release of their debut record on Philly-based label Surreal Soundworks.
Combining the classic pop songwriting of Elliott Smith and Paul Simon with the dark American folk of Townes Van Zandt on their debut album, Palm Ghosts, the band presents eight introspective stories about love and loss. Comprised of singer-songwriter Joseph Lekkas (who also plays guitar, bass, keyboards and banjo on the recordings) and joined by Walt Epting (drums), Maura Dwyer (cello), Vince Tampio (trumpet) and Alex Yaker (organ), Palm Ghosts describe themselves as Sun-Damaged American Music.
https://soundcloud.com/palmghosts/sets/palm-ghosts/s-r5itH
FINCH TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM + NEW SINGLE
Finch will release their new studio album, Back to Oblivion, on September 30th 2014 via Razor & Tie. The band has also launched the new album pre-order bundles at finch.merchnow.com. Bundles include CD, digital download, t-shirts, hoodies and a dog tag bottle opener.
http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/finch_two_guns_to_the_temple_song_premiere
DARNAA “THE COWGIRL”
This is a brand new single from Pop/R&B singer Darnaa called “The Cowgirl” and this record is a smash. Give it one listen and you’ll agree with us. Darnaa has a nice buzz building, a marketable look and is making great music.
http://www.reverbnation.com/rpk/darnaa
NICK D & THE BELIEVERS NEW SINGLE “YOU GOT THAT LOVE”
Check out the premiere of Nick D & The Believers’ brand new track “You Got That Love” on All Things Go. The track is the second single from their upcoming 3-song EP, Bang Bang, set for release on August 19th, 2014.
NEW HI RES AUDIO CENTRAL SITE LAUNCHES
Hi Res Audio Central (www.hiresaudiocentral.com), a new web portal devoted to covering everything about the benefits of high resolution audio in all formats, launched today.
HRAC serves as the connective hub between listeners and the artists, producers, engineers, labels, and gear manufacturers dedicated to the hi res (high resolution) audio listening experience, which offers sonic fidelity far beyond that of current CDs, MP3s, and streamed audio services, and takes the listening experience to unprecedented levels of realism and detail.
CAPITAL CITIES ANNOUNCE FALL HEADLINE TOUR
After spending the summer supporting Katy Perry on the first U.S. leg of her Prismatic World Tour, Capital Cities will embark on a fall headline run. The outing will kick off on October 1 at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, CO and include a two-night stand at New York City’s Webster Hall (10/29 & 30) and a show at the Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY (10/31). Special guests Night Terrors of 1927 will open on all dates while Sneaky Sound System and Cherub will support on select dates, as noted in the itinerary below.
http://capitalcitiesmusic.com/tour
THE JASON SPOONER BAND NEW ALBUM
The Jason Spooner Band hails from the booming harbor city of Portland, Maine – a small but bustling sea port gaining significant national recognition for world-class food, art and a celebrated music scene. As the band approached the recording of their fourth album chemical, they decided to leave the comforts and conveniences of the city behind and retreat “down east” to the quiet Midcoast region of Maine for the particularly long and brutal winter of 2014.
Jason Spooner, principal songwriter, vocalist and guitarist for The Jason Spooner Band explains, “Life on the coast in the winter is about introspection and woodstoves. The days are simpler and they breed clarity and focus… it’s a place where you can be left alone with your thoughts, something that is becoming harder and harder to make time for”, Jason opines. “This solitude was crucial to the recording process of this album.”
WORLD PREMIERE OF STEVE ANGELLO’S ‘WASTED LOVE’
Dance music innovator and globally acclaimed producer/DJ, Steve Angello, unleashed the world premiere of his brand new music video for his single, “Wasted Love,” in Times Square on the Sony jumbo-tron this morning. Fans can check out the video HERE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAODa-4S2B0
DAWIN TEAMS WITH IMANOS FOR “JUST GIRLY THINGS” REMIX
Brooklyn-based producer and vocalist DAWIN announces his Just Girly Things EP available September 9th via Casablanca Records and has just dropped a brand new remix of his breakout hit “Just Girly Things” by Imanos. Listen to it on Soundcloud now!
https://soundcloud.com/djimanos/dawin-just-girly-things-imanos-remix
CHRIS BROWN TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘X’ ON SEPTEMBER 16TH
Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter CHRIS BROWN announces that his highly-anticipated sixth studio album X will be released on September 16 via RCA Records. The album sees Brown teaming up with some of today’s hottest artists in R&B, Hip-Hop and Pop, such as Usher, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Tyga, and more to be announced. The album will be available for pre-order at all digital service providers on August 19.
With over one million in sales of “Loyal” featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga, Brown continues to prove his staying power as the single claimed the No. 1 spot on Mainstream R&B/Hip chart for nine weeks, eight weeks at the top of the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and two weeks at No. 1 on the Rhythmic chart.
http://www.chrisbrownworld.com
THE STOOGES’ GUITAR LEGEND JAMES WILLIAMSON’S NEW VINYL-ONLY SINGLE “I GOTTA RIGHT”/”HEAVY LIQUID”
Following the release of his recent Record Store Day exclusive single “Gimme Some Skin”/”Open Up & Bleed,” The Stooges’ James Williamson has just released his second single today from his forthcoming solo album Re-Licked.
On it, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist has enlisted The Bellrays’ vocalist Lisa Kekaula for the songs “I Gotta Right” (originally penned by Iggy Pop circa 1970) and “Heavy Liquid” (written by Pop & Williamson circa ’73). Backed by the driving force of Steve Mackay, Mike Watt & drummer Toby Dammit (all from the live touring version of The Stooges), along with backing vocals from Petra Haden, Williamson’s snarling, incendiary guitar riffs spar perfectly with Kekaula’s own soul-shaking, hair-raising vocal deliveries on these two early Stooges rarities.
ULA RUTH PREMIERE NEW VIDEO “SHAKE IT OFF”
Check out the premiere of Ula Ruth’s brand new music video for “Shake It Off” on Baeble Music. The track is from the band’s first EP, Restless Nights, which got attention from Rolling Stone, Performer Magazine, Nylon Guys and many more respected music sources.
http://www.baeblemusic.com/musicblog/8-7-2014/Video-Premiere-Ula-Ruths-Shake-It-Off.html
BJ THE CHICAGO KID VIDEO “PERFECT”
Check out BJ The Chicago Kid’s new viral video for his song “Perfect” below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0CG7NEzsTQ#t=20
ZULU PEARLS SHARE “NOT LIKE THE OTHERS” VIDEO
The blitz from Berlin-based, by way of Washington, DC, Zulu Pearls continues with the release of “Not Like The Others,” the latest single from the upcoming Singles Deluxe, available on October 28th on Cantora. This time Zach Van Hoozer, AKA Zulu Pearls, is giving listeners a double-dose by dropping the single as well as the official video for the cut. Check them out below. Don’t be shy. Feel free to share.
http://www.nylon.com/articles/zulu-pearls-not-like-the-others
SIRENS & SAILORS RELEASE NEW VIDEO “THE CHOSEN ONE”
Sirens & Sailors have released a new music video for “The Chosen One”. “The Chosen Ones” was directly by Little Sky Film (All That Remains, Close to Home) and is the second music video from the band’s debut full length album Skeletons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbjaJh8GiUs
VANCE JOY’S “RIPTIDE” IS #1 AT ALTERNATIVE RADIO
“Riptide,” the breakthrough hit single by Atlantic recording artist Vance Joy, is officially the #1 song at alternative radio in the U.S. on both the Mediabase and BDS charts. Additionally, the song is #1 in audience at the format.
“Riptide” is the first single of Vance Joy’s debut full-length album, “DREAM YOUR LIFE AWAY,” out September 9.
http://vancejoy.com/dreamyourlifeaway
MAGIC!’S “RUDE” REMAINS #1 ON BILLBOARD HOT 100 FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK
Fresh off their performance at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards last night, MAGIC!’s “Rude” continues its domination on the Billboard Hot 100 at #1 for the fourth consecutive week. Additionally the infectious first single is certified platinum in the US with over 2.2 million downloads, is #1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs and Pop Songs chart, is the most Shazamed song of the summer in the US (currently at #2 on US Shazam chart), and has over 67.5 million views for the official music video. At radio, the song continues to crush the charts topping at #1 on Top 40 and HAC charts.
MURDA MOOK RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO “PREACH”
Battle rap legend and Fuse Network television personality, Murda Mook, has released the first music video for a track entitled Preach, the first single from his upcoming mix tape.
Written by Murda Mook and produced by Triple A & Baby Grand, Preach is a provocative look at the hardship of life for today’s urban youth. Shot on location in Harlem, the video was directed by Mills Miller Media.
ANGUS DAWSON NEW SINGLE
Angus Dawson is an Indie/Electronic Producer and songwriter from Perth, Australia. Creating a unique blend of ambient serenity with powerful, emotive songwriting. Despite only delving into electronic production one year ago Angus has already begun receiving attention from the online community and triple j. 2014 will be a big year for the 22 year old with an eclectic and captivating live show coming to a stage near you.
https://soundcloud.com/the-a-3/a-curse-in-disguise
JAMES ABBERLEY NEW SINGLE “PUSHED”
Since releasing his debut album (Some Kind Of Relief) in 2011, James has supported the likes of, Xavier Rudd during his Spirit Bird tour, Ash Grunwald and the Boys from The Living End during their Gurgantua tour. In 2014 James released his second record, a five track EP recorded at home by the name of (Boy).
Secret Keeper is the brand new single from James that was recorded in his home studio over the course of a few months.
https://soundcloud.com/the-a-3/pushed
ELLIS MARTIN VIDEO “CRY LIKE A BABY”
The video for the single brings to life the ruthless, confusing, and heartbreaking characters that Ellis wanted to create in the wild world of Pornotopia .Other tracks on the EP, such as “Let It Snow” and “High On A Monday” stem from the drug-centered world that surrounded Martin as a kid and exposes the 21st century for what it really is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5UOG0e6ntg
THE 405 PREMIERES REIGHNBEAU’S “MILK OF AMNESIA” VIDEO
Opaque and hallucinatory, the music of Reighnbeau acts much like the name: disparate elements drive each other into a graceful conclusion of what at first glance seems abnormal. An alchemist of shoegaze, R&B, melancholy electronica and southern rap, Albuquerque native Bryce Fletcher produces a thoroughly personal sound that mystifies before it assaults.
http://www.thefourohfive.com/tv/reighnbeau-milk-of-amnesia-405-premiere-140
RYAN ADAMS “GIMME SOMETHING GOOD” VIDEO UNEARTHED LAST NIGHT
Last night at the Witching Hour, Ryan Adams and Elvira conspired to unveil the spooktastic video for “Gimme Something Good,” the already overwhelmingly acclaimed lead single from the self-produced Ryan Adams (out September 9 on PAX-AM/Blue Note). Those brave enough to view the Michael Reich-directed clip in the light of day can now do so at:
THE DVM BAND VIDEO FOR “MARIE MARIE MARIE”
THE DVM BAND have just released their new single. “MARIE MARIE MARIE” is a catchy, upbeat track written by the band and produced by Gavin Monaghan (The Editors, Robert Plant, Kings of Leon, The Twang, Paolo Nutini, Holloways). The track is a mix of 80’s ska and British Blues, with the bands’ influences of The Stranglers, Weezer and Elvis Costello tingeing the edges.
ISRAEL NASH’S ‘RAIN PLANS’ STREAMS IN ITS ENTIRETY AT THE A.V. CLUB
Rain Plans, the new album from Israel Nash, is now streaming in its entirety at The A.V. Club. The record (due August 19 via Loose/Thirty Tigers) is receiving widespread critical praise both stateside and overseas, and to celebrate, Nash will embark on a worldwide tour.
MAINLAND NEW VIDEO “SHINER”
Mainland began with an eclectic record collection, 4 New York City transplants and a cavernous rehearsal studio underneath the Manhattan Bridge, culminating in a spontaneous recording session with Jim Eno of Spoon. And today, they return with their new video, “Shiner,” which is streaming exclusively on NYLON mag.
http://www.nylon.com/articles/mainland-shiner-video
THE NEW HIGHWAY HYMNAL RELEASE NEW SINGLE “TELEVISION”
Check out psych-rock foursome, The New Highway Hymnal, and their new single “Television” off upcoming LP, Reverb Room, set to release later this year. The band has been featured by Noisey, Allston Pudding, The Deli Magazine, The Improper Bostonian and many more and has opened for well-known bands to include Wavves!
https://soundcloud.com/the-new-highway-hymnal/television
TEF POE SPEAKS ON RIOTS IN ST LOUIS
Unarmed 19-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by police in Ferguson, Mo. on Saturday night. Although local law enforcement claims Brown assaulted an officer, the community isn’t buying this story, calling Brown’s death a civil rights violation. Riots rage in Ferguson, where the police have attempted to quell the town with a curfew. Activist and rapper Tef Poe joins co-hosts Jacob Soboroff and Meghan McCain live from Ferguson to discuss what’s happening on the ground. “In the area where Michael Brown died, its a complete war zone. It’s literally like Baghdad,” Poe says.
When Soboroff asks him to elaborate, Poe says, “There’s bombs going off, you hear assault rifle fire. There’s tear gas, there’s tanks. There’s police in body armor. There’s every single police municipality in St. Louis is over there.”
https://www.takepart.com/video/2014/08/11/ferguson-mo-likened-warzone-wake-michael-browns-death
LAURA MVULA RE-RECORDS HER CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM
British songstress Laura Mvula returns with a new recording of her critically acclaimed debut album, ‘Sing To The Moon.’ Recorded at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios with the Dutch Metropole Orkest (the largest full-time orchestra of its kind in the world) and led by conductor Jules Buckley, the album contains new arrangements of all twelve tracks on the original version. Download the new album, available today via Columbia Records, HERE.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/laura-mvula-metropole-orkest/id890891701?ign-mpt=uo%3D4
