DIPLO’S MAJOR LAZER “LEAN ON” SINGLE IS NOW SPOTIFY’S MOST STREAMED SONG OF ALL TIME
Besting Ed Sheeran for the most streamed song of all time on Spotify, Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire of Major Lazer have achieved an enormous audience with global reach for “Lean On” with DJ Snake and MØ. Garnering more than 526 million plays worldwide in the months since its release, the song became the most successful independent song of all time after hitting #1 at Top 40 radio earlier this year and was named Spotify’s global song of the summer.
“Lean On” is taken from the group’s critically acclaimed album Peace is the Mission. A new version of the album is set for release November 27 with five new tracks. Watch the video for “Lean On,” Major Lazer’s highest watched with more than 759 million views, here.
ARIANA GRANDE TO MAKE GLOBAL TELEVISION DEBUT OF NEW SINGLE “FOCUS” AT THE “2015 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS®”
dick clark productions and ABC announced today that Ariana Grande will perform at the “2015 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show. This will be the global television debut of Grande’s new single ‘Focus.” She joins previously announced host and performer Jennifer Lopez, as well as 5 Seconds of Summer, Coldplay, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, One Direction, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, WALK THE MOON, duets from Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth, Luke Bryan featuring Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town and the legendary Star Wars score to be performed by Pentatonix and a full symphony orchestra. The “2015 American Music Awards” will broadcast live on Sunday, November 22 at 8:00pm ET on ABC.
http://www.theamas.com/nominees/2015-nominees/
9 YEAR OLD TO RELEASE DEBUT EP
Nine-year-old vocal sensation and winner of Norway’s Got Talent, Angelina Jordan, will release her debut EP ‘My Christmas’ on iTunes, November 20. The EP features three holiday classics re-imagined with the unprecedented vocal talents of Jordan, including “White Christmas,” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus” and “Silent Night.”
Jordan’s unique and ‘seriously soulful’ (People Magazine) performances form to create a stunning debut record release from the unstoppable songstress. Recorded in Stockholm, ‘My Christmas’ caps a marker year for the budding star, who has already been celebrated by the likes of UK tabloid the Daily Mail and Time Magazine, who wrote “(Angelina’s) incredible voice will give you chills as she channels Billie Holiday.”
https://www.facebook.com/angelinajordanofficial
GROENLAND COVER JAMES BLAKE
Groenland are a Montreal-based sextet indie pop group who have experienced such success in their home nation they’re now beginning to spread their musical abilities to further shores. They released a LP last year titled ‘The Chase’ and it was an 11 song showcase of their creative talent and unique sound. The album resulted in the group being nominated for Pop Album of the Year at the Independent Music Awards and for Pop Group of the Year at SiriusXM Indie Awards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MgN5C1KkQE
PICS: PANDORA PRESENTS: TIM MCGRAW’S ALBUM RELEASE PARTY LIVE IN NYC
Pandora (NYSE:P), the world’s most powerful music discovery platform, has partnered with Tim McGraw and Big Machine Label Group for an exclusive album release party and live performance in New York City on November 11. In addition to this intimate performance, Pandora worked with the singer to curate a custom mixtape featuring songs that have inspired Tim throughout his career. His latest album, Damn Country Music, was released on November 6 on Big Machine Records / McGraw Music. Tim McGraw is a perennial favorite on Pandora. He’s the 25th most played artist overall and #5 in the country genre. His music has been spun an impressive 3.65 billion times on Pandora.
http://mm.gettyimages.com/mm/nicePath/gyipa_public?nav=pr319078669
ALLIE X “NEVER ENOUGH”
Since Allie X appeared online in 2014, the Toronto-born, LA-based artist’s radio-ready electronic pop and bold visual style have caused waves internationally. Time magazine called ‘Catch’ a “perfect pop debut single” while Pitchfork likened it to “a shot of adrenaline straight to the chest”. Even Princess of Pop, Katy Perry jumped on board calling ‘Catch’ her “summer jam”, and tweeting it to her 50M Followers.
https://soundcloud.com/alliexandra/never-enough
HURTS NEW SINGLE ‘WINGS’
Hurts announce their stunning new single ‘Wings’, the latest track to be taken from recent album ‘Surrender’, impacting on December 11th through Columbia Records.
Hurts worked with long-term collaborator Jonas Quant to produce ‘Wings’, to create an epic song set to fill arenas across the globe. Theo’s vocals soar above the stomping beat of ‘Wings’ making it one of their biggest and boldest ballads to date.
TOP FIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES AT THE “2015 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS”
dick clark productions and ABC announced today that after four weeks of voting, the fans have selected Luke Bryan, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, One Direction and Taylor Swift as the top five nominees for the Artist of the Year award at the “2015 American Music Awards,” the world’s biggest fan-voted award show. Luke Bryan (alongside Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town) and One Direction are slated to perform at the show, in addition to host and performer Jennifer Lopez, 5 Seconds of Summer, Coldplay, Selena Gomez, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, WALK THE MOON, a duet from Meghan Trainor and Charlie Puth and the legendary Star Wars score to be performed by pop super group Pentatonix and a full symphony orchestra. The “2015 American Music Awards” will broadcast live on Sunday, November 22 at 8:00pm ET on ABC.
http://americanmusicawards.tumblr.com/
XANDER DEMOS ON JAMN PLAYER APP
MTS Management Group is proud to announce metal guitarist, Xander Demos is being featured on the front page of new itunes app, Jamn Player. The free app was created by Jamn, home of the million-download app, The Musician’s Multi-tool. Demos’ song, “Chase The Sun” will be featured on the Jamn Player app beginning November 16 thru November 22, 2015, with an additional week of front page promotion planned for early 2016. Demos will also be promoting Jamn Player on his social media pages during the week. The free Jamn Player app is available for download at:
INTRO: ROMY
Until now, Australians have been somewhat impervious to the impending splendour that is ROMY. Dropping today is a steamy introduction clip – written and directed by ROMY – unleashing a first taste of the Brisbane/LA based enigma as she prepares to uncover her debut single ‘Wild Heart’ and video in the coming month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8nCyFL0Qp8
YUNG RALPH “EVERYDAY”
In anticipation of his forthcoming I Am Juugman project, Atlanta rap vet Yung Ralph finds himself in the spotlight again, delivering the video for his reflective second single “Everyday.” “Where Juugin’ Round the City was notable for its low end-heavy maximalism, ‘Everyday’ siphons all the shine toward Ralph himself,” stated Passion of the Weiss in their premiere post. “In fact, the song is anchored by an acapella chorus that leaves plenty of room for his distinctive growl.” Following the release of the Fetty Wap-assisted first single “Act A Fool” last month via The FADER, the underground king’s regional prominence has demanded national recognition. For many, including Kevin Gates, it’s Yung Ralph’s rhymes that stick. His lyrics are genuine, honest, and impactful, filled with gems that share a story of someone that’s dealt with a significant amount struggles and successes, maintaining his humility and loyalty throughout – as is evident in “Everyday.”
“WESTERN WORLD” PREMIERE
Casket Girls have announced a split EP with Stardeath and White Dwarfs which will feature two new songs from each band. The retail version will be released on Record Store Day (November 27, Black Friday) on pink vinyl via Graveface Records. Stardeath and White Dwarfs’ Dennis Coyne says, “I’ve always been a fan of these kind of records, whether I’m involved in it, or if I’m buying a record that to other like minded bands made. I think it pushes both groups in a way that ends up positive for the listener.” Flood Magazine is running a premiere of Casket Girls “Western World” from the split.
ANE BRUN’S NEW ALBUM “WHEN I’M FREE” OUT FEBRUARY 5 + “DIRECTIONS”
When I’m Free follows nearly two years of touring across the globe as a solo artist and with a full band, and follows the release of collections Songs 2003-2013 and Rarities. She recently had a Top 5 hit in the U.K. that reached #1 on their Dance Chart with Dr. Kucho! and Gregor Salto for the song “Can’t Stop Playing (Makes Me High).”
http://www.npr.org/event/music/391859889/ane-brun-directions
HEART/DANCER “UNDER”
Heart/Dancer are a dream electronica pop act duo, hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. Having recently come back from a UK and European Tour, as well as having their music synced to Swedish blockbusters and American TV series, Linnéa Atieno and Joakim Buddee are now ready to release their upcoming new single Under.
https://soundcloud.com/heartdancermusic/under-1
BLOODIEST “MESMERIZE”
Chicago six-piece experimental ensemble BLOODIEST have announced their sophomore full-length due out January 15th via Relapse Records. Featuring current and former members of Russian Circles, Corrections House, and Yakuza, BLOODIEST have taken the distinctive genre-bending, wall-of-sound heaviness they forged on their debut album Descent to an entirely new level. Plumbing the swaggering rhythms of 90’s noise-rock and the brainy bombast of psychedelic metal, the album is both captivating and cathartic.
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/bloodiest-mezmerize-premiere
SAM BLANS NEW SINGLE
Every now and then there’s a song that becomes synonymous with the style it represents. These are the defining tracks of these movements, the ones that immediately captivate listeners and make DJs see it as their mission on Earth to play it to as many people as possible. Afro-house is one such movement, and while the world is still dancing to genre-defining anthems like Dotorado’s “African Scream,” there’s always another huge hit being shared online and making dancers and DJs alike go nuts. Sam Blans’ absolutely epic “Shout Out Gaia Beat” is definitely one of those tracks.
https://soundcloud.com/enchufada/sam-blans-shout-out-gaia-beat-1
RESH “BOYS CRY MORE”
RESH is breaking boundaries with his unique and eclectic brand of Pop music. Recently releasing his album debut, Babies Out, currently he is sharing the latest video for “Boys Don’t Cry.” The theatrical video is the first look into the world of RESH, and right from the start you will find yourself in for a ride.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ARll3CAnvs
SAMEBLOD “FADE OUT”
Sameblod are a Scandi electro-pop duo, whose previous single was chosen as FUSE TV’s ’10 Best Dance Songs’, are about to release their much anticipated new single called ‘Fade Out’. Frederick and Mikael describe their music as “hopeful-electronic-mellow-pop with a lot of different influences” and ‘Fade Out’ is a great representation of that particular statement.
“JUICY”
In late 2013, with two well-received full-lengths and an EP under its belt, Radiation City got the itch. The band had built a strong following in its native Portland and connected with fans around the world, and from the outside, the path seemed clear enough: find a great producer to work with and further develop the smooth, space-age doo-wop sound that had put them on the map in the first place.
http://www.nylon.com/articles/radiation-city-song-premiere-juicy
MIIKE SNOW PREMIERE “HEART IS FULL” MUSIC VIDEO
Swedish-American trio Miike Snow have released the video for new track “Heart Is Full” from their forthcoming LP, iii, due out via Downtown/Atlantic Records next year. The stunning Lance Drake-directed music video saw its worldwide premiere yesterday via Facebook and is now available here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWJHK0JT_Xc
HIPPO CAMPUS “SOUTH”
Hippo Campus have released their latest video for ‘South’, the title track from their most recent EP (out October 2nd via Grand Jury Records.) Directed by JIMES and produced by HyperHouse, the visually stunning clip, shot in LA matches a typical sunny California day by the pool with surf-inspired guitar riffs for a hazy, dreamy result.
“The “South” video was an opportunity for us to create a series of images that directly reflected the vibe of the music. Rather than make a direct interpretation of the song’s story, we wanted the video serve as it’s own piece. It’s ultimately a testament that there’s no true self, we are many people, ever-changing with every moment that passes” – Hippo Campus
http://www.vevo.com/watch/hippo-campus/South/QM5BK1500035
R. KELLY SET TO RELEASE “THE BUFFET”
Three-time Grammy Award winner, multi-platinum selling singer, songwriter and producer R. Kelly is set to release his highly anticipated 13th solo studio album The Buffet on December 11, 2015. The album includes his hit summer jam “Backyard Party,” whose festive music video recently premiered on RollingStone.com. The latest single from the album is the kinetic “Switch Up” featuring Lil Wayne and Jeremih. The Buffet will be available for pre-order on November 13th via iTunes, Amazon, Google Play. Fans who pre-purchase the album will receive instant downloads of “Backyard Party,” “Switch Up,” “Wake Up Everybody” and “Marching Band.”
EMITT RHODES TO RELEASE FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 43 YEARS + WSJ PREMIERE
Emitt Rhodes began his career in his teens, as drummer for the SoCal band the Palace Guard. He eventually took the reigns as leader of the Merry Go Round, who scored pop hits with “Live” and “You’re a Very Lovely Woman” in the late 1960s. At the release of his critically acclaimed eponymous debut in 1971, he gained a reputation as a “one-man Beatles,” since he wrote, recorded and produced the album in his home studio. But then, the way many music stories unfurl, after battling bad contracts and industry demands, Rhodes saw his last release, Farewell to Paradise, in 1973. Emitt Rhodes never recorded another full-length LP. Until now.
KEEPERS “BLASE”
In the wake of San Diego noise-punk trio KEEPERS’ debut 7″ titled Bláse, The group has partnered up with California-based music site Free Bike Valet to showcase their video for the title track of the 7″ Bláse.
The Bláse 7″ was included as part of Volar Records Strange Mutations 7″ series. The series also included Volar Record artists: Cave Curse, Growwing Pains, and The Hussy. The artists has seen great press from the likes of sites such as: Consequence of Sound, GroundSounds and IMPOSE.
http://freebikevalet.com/2015/11/11/blase-music-video-by-keepers/
JANE TELELPHONDA PREMIERES VIDEO ON INNOCENT WORDS
Icelandic act Jane Telephonda, husband and wife Ívar Páll Jónsson and Ásdís Rósa Þórðardóttir are pleased to announce that the video for their first single, “Transmuted Saltness” is being premiered today on Innocent Words.
http://innocentwords.com/innocent-words-exclusive-video-premiere-jane-telephond-transmuted-saltness/
SABA NEW VIDEO
21-year-old Chicago emcee/producer Saba is following his recent collaboration alongside Chance the Rapper on the fellow Chicago artist’s “Angels” single, which they debuted on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, with a new release of his own. “TimeZone”/”Whip (areyoudown?)” merges two singles from 2014’s break-out project, ComfortZone. Directed by Tom Vin, the video was inspired by Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor cover art. “That was one of the first rap albums that I was super connected to and super in love with the sound of it,” Saba told Noisey in their premiere post. “So that was like a no-brainer to be like ‘let’s try to visualize this and make it a motion picture kind of deal where we take a picture and add some life to it.’has the emcee/producer from Chicago’s West Side journeying through a surreal world.”
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/saba-timezone-whip-areyoudown-video-premiere
DISCLOSURE MAKE “SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE” DEBUT THIS WEEKEND
Disclosure will make their “Saturday Night Live” debut this Saturday, November 14, and will bring some friends: Lorde and Sam Smith will join them. The show will be hosted by Elizabeth Banks.