When music and the visual arts collide, it’s always a thing of beauty. To see and hear emotion both at the same time can be an enlightening and renewing experience for many. Music videos have been doing it for many years now. Dance is another expression of the moment when music and visual arts overlap.…
“Back In Da Day (Da Jan Ken Po)” is a sweet and sincere song. With a sense of community the whole of Uncle Tadashi & Da Boyz comes together to engage in perfect choruses. From the steady rhythm to the gentle ukulele playing the entire thing simply works. Lyrically the piece harks back to earlier…
Tim Hort is a male indie-rock artist based out of Chicago. This locale might just be the perfect location to explore the unpredictable realm of musical expression. His latest album “Radio Power” is a somewhat dark-witty-melancholy but truthful collection of melodic rock that reveals all the a-typical conventions of vintage alt-rock, creating a solid yet…
Olivia returns with a vibrant new Christmas song, “Christmas for Two” that is guaranteed to get you in the Holiday spirit. The Canadian songstress with a big voice brings together a sweet mix of R&B licks and laid back Colbie Caillat vibes for a unique Christmas-centric sound. An all original song, Olivia captures the feeling…
While the band is now home safe, we are horrified and still trying to come to terms with what happened in France. Our thoughts and hearts are first and foremost with our brother Nick Alexander, our record company comrades Thomas Ayad, Marie Mosser, and Manu Perez, and all the friends and fans whose lives were…
SWMRS ANNOUNCE WEST COAST CO-HEADLINING TOUR Bay Area quartet SWMRS have announced a co-headlining West Coast tour with So-Cal’s Melissa Brooks and The Aquadolls. “The Aquatic Reference Overkill Tour” will kick off in Santa Ana, CA on January 13th, 2016 and wrap in Fresno, CA on January 24th, 2016. Tickets for all shows are on…
Melbourne based alt-country siren Krista Polvere returns from an international hiatus with the release of her new single Shut Up and Ride on November 27. The single is the first taste of Polvere’s new self-titled album due for release early in 2016. Both single and album were recorded in Virginia, USA, and produced by producer/artist…
In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, France, over the past weekend, Florida-bred rock collective Soulidium are looking to bring a sense of strength to the international hub. With that in mind, the band have proudly unveiled a tribute video to their new song, “Shattered Man.” “French blood runs in the veins…
Most people see newborn babies as cute bundles of joy symbolizing hope for the future. Unfortunately, some adults are so challenged in life that they cannot see hope in an infant – not even their own. That was true for the mother of A.K. “Kim” Driggs. As a newborn, Driggs was found abandoned inside a…
NPR MUSIC PREMIERES SURPRISE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT FROM SHOVELS & ROPE On Monday, November 16, NPR Music announced and premiered the surprise album Busted Jukebox, Vol. 1, a special, collaborative project from the acclaimed duo, Shovels & Rope. Busted Jukebox (Dualtone Music) will be released November 20 and features Shovels & Rope joining forces with some…
Blues rockers Hidden Charms have announced the upcoming release of their latest single “Love You Cause You’re There.” The track — which premiered today — serves as the perfect follow-up to their popular debut double AA side single “Dreaming Of Another Girl/Long Way Down,” produced by the legendary Shel Talmy (The Who/The Kinks), and arrives…
Back from a summer of touring through the US and Europe, Michael Malarkey returns with his sophomore EP, Knots; a fresh set of songs that tap into the pulse of the beating heart of humanity and bear the inner soul of an artist in poetic reflection. The album’s official release date is set for January…
Illenium transforms Niykee Heaton’s “Infinity,” an acoustic ballad about eternal love, into an uplifting, bass-filled anthem. Illenium’s version is a complete departure from the original, building a unique soundscape in his inimitable style to lend as backdrop for Heaton’s sultry vocals to amazing effect. Smooth and atmospheric with beautiful builds, the music and vocals fit…
Delighting audiences of all ages with a sense of youthful imagination, Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker returns to the Boston Opera House from November 27–December 31, 2015. Celebrated as “elegant and theatrically striking,” this completely re-imagined production premiered in 2012 and has received praise from audiences and critics alike (The New York Times). With “sleek, bejeweled…
Adele premieres a live clip of “When We Were Young,” a new song from her forthcoming album 25. The performance was recorded at The Church Studios in London, where some of 25 was recorded. The track was written by Adele and Tobias Jesso Jr. ’25’ will be released on Friday November 20th and is available…
A Gala Grand Opening of San Francisco’s newest nightlife show “Ain’t Your Mama’s Drag Show.” On Thursday Novemeber 19, Balançoire will have a Grand Opening Party to celebrate the newest show on the San Francisco Club scene. Ain’t Your Mama’s Drag Show hosted by Cruzin d’Loo with DJ Tweaka Turner and featuring our resident Drag…
Billy Roberts and the Rough Riders offer a cinematic experiences on the grandeur of “Go By Myself”. Narratives are tied together quite wonderfully throughout the album. Songs teem with energy. Everything matters within the songs from the anxious tension that rests beneath each song to the strong vocals that rise above the din, the songs…
There is hardly anybody who does not feel enticed with the charm of Bollywood. The popularity of Bollywood has crossed several geographical boundaries and it is often synonymous to the fantastic form of music and dance entertainment. Therefore, Bollywood music has gained immense popularity globally, as it provides a great package of varied genres of…
BIO: Andria Simone was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Her style can be described as “soul-flavoured”, but she is a lover of many genres. Her eclectic taste in music can be partly attributed to the various places she has lived, including Manchester, England and Lviv, Ukraine. Her latest 11 Track effort (Evolve) presents a…
K.tothe.A.Y. is an eclectic East Coast artist whose sound embraces a wide range of elements, from the tight edge of Hip-Hop, to the smooth grooves of RnB and the vibes of reggae / dub. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, it’s easy to see that K.tothe.A.Y. refuses to get stuck in a box when it comes…
The 5-track ‘Oceans’ recording will be released on 20 November, supported by his recent oversubscribed Pledge campaign, and an exclusive stream by Gibraltarian broadband provider U-mee. The title track/lead single, Guy’s most indie-folk influenced and urgent yet, will be released on the same day. In ‘Oceans’, gentle rhythms melt under his acoustic pop tones, and…
Atlas Genius have today released a remix EP for their single “Molecules,” featuring six new remixes of the track by Joywave, Penguin Prison, Latroit, and more. Take a listen below! “Molecules”has now become a Top 10 hit at Alternative radio. The single is taken from the Australian band’s recently released Inanimate Objects, the follow-up to…
The hard truth is, in the fiercely competitive world of radio, “being good” simply isn’t enough. For maximum success on the air, it just isn’t sufficient to submit your materials and leave it at that. In addition to sending in the music itself for radio consideration, musicians need to be as proactive as possible when…
T.G. SHEPPARD TO HOST HEARTLAND TV HIT SHOW “COUNTRY CLASSICS” BEGINNING NOVEMBER 16 After making a successful comeback with his latest album, Legendary Friends & Country Duets, country legend T.G. Sheppard continues to build on his momentum with upcoming appearances on Heartland TV’s hit show, “Country Classics.” Tune in as Sheppard hosts four upcoming episodes…
Boy George is famed for his appearance and talent as a singer songwriter, achieving fame with the group Culture Club and for his solo work of the 90s and 2000s. Boy George is available for bookings through MN2S Booking Agency. Boy George was part of the New Romantic movement in the 1970s and, aside from…
The latest release from hip hop veteran Souleye represents a watershed moment in an already storied career. Since his emergence mid-way through the last decade, Souleye has distinguished himself as a leading lyricist in a genre too often populated with workmanlike repetition. The new album Shapeshifting isn’t merely a forum for Souleye’s lyrical inventions, however,…
Hello to all on this somber Monday. Now I am going to let the other news outlets analyze & report the details. I just have to speak on the fans of Eagles of Death Metal who went out Friday night to Le Bataclan. They did something that us music lovers do every night in every…
Did you know that music and/or sound can influence your enjoyment on the games that you play on online casinos? In fact, it has been proven that these two factors effect the degree of immersion that is experienced by the player. There is a relationship between games and music that we all are familiar with,…
South African electronic pop/jazz talent C’nky Siwela isn’t your typical aspiring pop idol. It’s a common theme in popular music – a young man or woman, seemingly lacking the formulaic gifts associated with pop stardom, nevertheless perseveres through the discouragement until someone bucks conventional wisdom and takes a chance on them. Certainly that is part…
Swedish superstars Rebecca & Fiona have released the music video for “Sayonara”—the first single off of their upcoming album today (CLICK HERE). Nylon.com called the upbeat anthem, “The schoolyard bop of a track that marks a break from the electronic duo’s usual—albeit unique—version of EDM. There’s no build and there’s no drop; just a consistent…
Sirena is a Pop singer and songwriter from Sydney Australia; performing her own original material and covers in local music venues, bars and clubs. Singing from the age of 12 and dancing from the age of 3, Sirena received training at Jaanz School of singing (now Sevcon), Brent Street and Newtown High School of the…
We R The Lost is an up & coming hip-hop group from Milwaukee put together and fronted by Jon Briggz. Briggz with the help of his crew are delivering modern styled tracks with hard hitting lyrics reminiscent of some old school tracks. When it comes to speaking out this group is no stranger; in many…
GREEN DAY’S DOCUMENTARY Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Green Day are pleased to share Heart Like a Hand Grenade, an unprecedented behind the scenes look at the writing and recording of their legendary album American Idiot. The documentary will be available for purchase digitally and on DVD via Reprise Records tomorrow, November 13,…
With Martha’s pacific acoustic picking and radiant gliding vocal to the fore, ‘A Better Man’ is an enchanting composition of mellow orchestral folk. Completed by warm components of electric piano, bass, a string section and a rolling yet respectful tom-tom pulse, it conveys both the classic English harmony of retro-roots torchbearers The Unthanks and the…
Break was written while the duo shared a studio at the infamous and debaucherous Hibernian House in Sydney, Australia. The song is said to have “emerged as a saviour in a time of heavy transformation” explain Jordan and Ben. Released through Australian indie powerhouse ‘littleBIGMAN’ the band has recently relocated to London to continue working…
The video directed by Émile Vallée takes place in McCarthy’s hometown of Montreal and focuses on a simple concept of an everyday man in a city, hustling to work while making time for his life passion. “It’s really about a man and his struggle in living in today’s world, while also trying to find time…
Michael Stokes began singing at the age of five, developing his talents from the sounds of gospel with greats like the Winans and Commission. a young Michael was the lead singer of his family gospel group “Spirit,” traveling from state to state performing in churches. Along the way he learned to play an assortment of…
Poignant in its message Sarantos unfurls a beautiful powerful piece of pop on “The Veteran”. From the carefully selected drums to the sweeping sound of the strings everything comes together. Lyrically the song is a celebration of the service given to war veterans across the world. Sarantos uses the song as a way of carefully…
Actor is the alias of Louisa Osborn, collaborating Producer Chris Mulligan and Drummer Ste Anderson, who started writing their self-labelled ‘ Emotional euphoria wrapped in sweet and sorrowful narratives ’ in a murky art space once home to a bomb factory in Leeds. ‘Uppercut ’, the latest track is mixed by Rich Turvey (Clean Cut…
Mark Claytor is back with an EP that rocks harder than ever before. Known to his fans as Mr. McShred for no other reason than his ability to shred like no other. This latest effort, Enharmonic Dissonance is cleverly titled showing what Claytor does best, takes commonality and describes it with his own musical vision.…
