SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 15, 2016

RATIONALE NEW SINGLE

Born in Harare, Zimbabwe, RATIONALE was first inspired by his mother’s diverse record collection which included everything from Fela Kuti to Meat Loaf. Later settling in London, RATIONALE discovered late 90s rock and indie, and soaked up the eclectic influences that are now found in his music.

RATIONALE released his debut Fuel To The Fire EP in September on Dan from Bastille’s label Best Laid Plans. It has since accumulated over 2 million plays on Soundcloud, 3.5 million plays on Spotify, with support from Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Elton John and Zane Lowe at Beats 1. His first London show this past October sold out two months in advance, and he will head to the US in February for a set of inaugural performances.

HOLLY B “DRINKS ON ME”

Los Angeles-based MC Holly B is back and set for a big 2016 ahead. After a brief hiatus to lock in the studio to make her next project, Holly is back with a visual to “Drinks On Me”. This banger is sure to make waves in the clubs in Los Angeles and beyond. Watch the official video below.

https://youtu.be/-glmZpspXD8

BAMBU DE ASIATIC “THE GOOD LIFE”

Bambu says his new single is about “enjoying the things in life that really matter. I want people to think back to when they were young kids just living life and enjoying the adventure. It was just about being alive and I see that happiness and curiosity in my own kids, which kind of inspired the concept for the song.”

https://soundcloud.com/bambudeasiatic/the-good-life

FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK TO RELEASE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK + CHRIS BROWN VIDEO

IM Global Music announced today that it will release the official soundtrack album for IM Global’s upcoming film, FIFTY SHADES OF BLACK. The outrageous comedy, which will be released wide by Open Road on over 2000 screens on January 29, stars Marlon Wayans, Kali Hawk, Mike Epps, Andrew Bachelor, Affion Crockett, Jane Seymour, Fred Willard and Florence Henderson. The soundtrack album, which was curated by Format Entertainment (Empire, Pitch Perfect, Marvel’s Avengers, Iron Man 2) with IM Global Music, will feature a variety of the hottest hip-hop and R&B tracks and will be available for download on January 22nd on iTunes and Amazon.

Chris Brown’s ‘Back To Sleep;’ check out the music video here:

https://youtu.be/OQLuhelCaDQ

NEW APP MAKES YOU A REAL ESTATE TYCOON LIKE TRUMP

As such, I wanted to introduce you to a real estate investing game that connects over 20,000 real life properties from Boston — to virtual app Landlord Real Estate Tycoon.

Think of Landlord as a fun and educational app about finances and investing based on real life economic conditions.

Landlord covers more than 50 million real world properties and turns them into a Monopoly-style board which allows users to purchase venues they visit and then earn rent as people leave a digital footprint at those properties—all in real-time and all thanks to geo-location!

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/landlord-real-estate-tycoon/id950949627?mt=8

LEE GREENWOOD TO STAR ON NATIONAL TV SERIES “RAY STEVENS’ NASHVILLE” ON JANUARY 23

Lee Greenwood is considered an ICON in country music, with more than 30 albums to his credit. In fact, MCA Nashville released an album in 2013 called ICON, featuring his greatest hits including the red-white-and-blue anthem, “God Bless The U.S.A.” Kicking off the New Year with a musical salute to the United States military, Greenwood will appear on the national TV series “Ray Stevens’ Nashville” airing on RFD-TV and give a patriotic performance with Darryl Worley and host Ray Stevens.

Tune in to “Ray Stevens’ Nashville” on RFD-TV on Saturday, January 23 at 8:30pm ET. Not sure what channel it is? Check your local listings here.

http://www.rfdtv.com/link/649370/find-us-in-your-area

ALEXANDER ASP NEW SINGLE

Alexander är en begåvad ung singer/song writer från Göteborg som har ett otroligt vackert och personligt utryck i sin röst. Musik har varit en stor del i hans liv sedan barnsben. Med flera olika band i ryggen och spenderat över ett år på Musicians Institute i Los Angeles, känner han nu sig redo för nästa steg.

Inspirationen för Alexanders soloprojekt kommer ifrån musik som han lyssnar på när han reser. “Om du sitter på ett tåg och stirrar ut på landskapet omkring dig, ger musiken dig ett lugn och tid för reflektion.” Han skriver det mesta av sin musik under sådana sinnestämningar. Hur musiken sedan formar sig beror på känslan som kommer till honom just då.

Lyssna på låten “Cold Winter Love” här:

BACKSTAGE WITH CITI – JENNIFER NETTLES INTERVIEW

Citi is an official sponsor of Yahoo Live, a pioneering music experience on Yahoo, including the Live Nation Channel which offers fans a live concerts and festivals all year long. Backstage with Citi is an extension of Citi’s long-standing relationship with Live Nation. Backstage with Citi gives Citi card members and music fans a glimpse behind the scenes with in-depth, compelling, interviews with some of the biggest names in music.

https://backstage.yahoo.com/post/136902594101/backstage-with-citi-jennifer-nettles

THE BULLS SHARE NEW MUSIC AHEAD OF GIRLSCHOOL FIELD DAY WEEKEND

Less than three weeks away from her all-female GIRLSCHOOL festival, Anna Bulbrook’s The Bulls are premiering a new song, “Prudence” today with the single going on sale Friday, January 15. Although not unlike their previous output, Bulbrook successfully attempted to reach a bit further with her songwriting, and specifically her vocals for the latest single.

https://soundcloud.com/thebulls/prudence

UNIFY: NEW VIDEO STREAMING FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN CONSUMERS

Over the last 10 years, video streaming services have become a dominant force in the entertainment industry. According to a 2015 report from Nielsen regarding the reach of video streaming, approximately two in five American homes subscribe to a video streaming service. With the most visible players in the industry (NetFlix, Hulu) primarily catering to general market audiences, a new service will focus on African-American audiences with customized program options on video streaming services.

Launching February 1st, Unify is the only premium online video streaming service providing TV and film entertainment geared towards the African-American audience. With TV shows and movies spanning from the 1960s to the 2000s and original documentaries, sitcoms and dramas, UNIFY provides audiences with a variety of programming. For a subscription fee of $5.99 a month, viewers can choose from hundreds of TV shows and movies to watch such as In Living Color, New York Undercover, The Flip Wilson Show and The Best Man to name a few.

http://www.unifyme.tv/

NEW PHOTO/VIDEO APP

Thought you might be interested in Hyperspektiv, a photo/video editing app with a highly customizable set of glitchy effects that the user can edit in real time using the phone’s touchscreen. It’s really fun and easy to use, and is coming to the iPhone App Store 1/19. Would love to get you into the beta we’re currently running so you can check it out. Bands, DJs, photo journalists and you and I now have access to create incredibly cool videos with complex effects on the fly within this app’s simple, intuitive interface, making video editing as accessible as apps like Instagram have made photography.

The team behind this app includes Justin Boreta of The Glitch Mob, who was also a part of the highly successful app Mirrorgram (now SparkMode). They also have some features in the pipeline that will allow performing bands and djs to easily control their visuals on the fly, similar to how a DJ cuts up audio samples.

http://hyperspektiv.com/

STEFAN DZEPAROSKI MAKES NYC DIRECTORIAL DEBUT WITH NEW PLAY

Stefan Dzeparoski (director) is a New York based director focusing on interdisciplinary stage practices at the cross section of art and technology. His directorial aesthetic is based on creative application of projected media and experimentation with the sound as dramaturgical source for creating stage narratives exploring linear and non-linear text based theatre. He is a Resident Director at BirdLand Theatre where he directed Gruesome Playground Injuries by Rajiv Joseph, Fortune and Men’s Eyes and Soulseek. He also directed After The Fall by Arthur Miller, Roberto Zucco by Bernard Marie Koltes and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee. Stefan holds an MFA in Theatre Directing and MA in Theatre Studies. He also is an alumnus of Lincoln Center Directors Lab (2011) at the Lincoln Center Theater. He was voted Best Director at BroadwayWorld.com for Gruesome Playground Injuries and also received a Sterling Award nomination.

http://www.stefandzeparoski.com/

MOTHERS PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “COPPER MINES”

The song and album are also now available for pre-order via iTunes (LINK), with album tracks “Copper Mines,” “Too Small For Eyes,” and “It Hurts Until It Doesn’t” coming as instant grat with purchase. ‘When You Walk A Long Distance You Are Tired’ is also available for pre-order on Coke bottle-clear 12″ vinyl via Mothers’ Bandcamp page, where each LP comes with an MP3 download and an exclusive track, “Accessory Cloud.” Fans choosing to support their local record shops will be able to purchase an exclusive 12″ version of the LP, pressed on clear green wax and limited to only 300 copies, which also features an MP3 download and “Accessory Cloud,” as well as an exclusive poetry chapbook designed by the band.

http://noisey.vice.com/blog/listen-to-mothers-new-single-copper-mines-now

THE 1975 NEW SONG

The 1975 will release their highly-anticipated second album I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it on February 26 via Dirty Hit/ Interscope Records. I like it when you sleep… is the follow-up to the quartet’s million-selling self-titled debut. It is a bold and brilliant record made up of infectious pop hooks and sprawling electro sonics, an ambitious stride forward for one of the UK’s most exciting young bands. It will be preceded by the gospel-tinged “The Sound,” which follows the hysterically-received “Love Me” and “UGH!” “The Sound” premiered yesterday in the UK on BBC Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac’s “Hottest Record.”

https://play.spotify.com/album/0R9sCKiFdTAgSdHoQKWNoi

MERIVAL “KICKING YOU OUT”

Merival’s thoughts on ‘Kicking You Out’: “All of the songs on Lovers were written before I was 20. I wrote ‘Kicking You Out’, the second single, when I was 17 – it’s the oldest song on the EP – about someone I’d been in love with for 2 years already. I’d never lived with him so I took some artistic liberties there; the idea of kicking him out was more of a premonition I had, that I would carry him with me for years and years after the fact and would need to be continually kicking him out of my mind. So far it’s held true.”

https://soundcloud.com/merivalmusic/kicking-you-out/s-6eDZO

BRAZILIAN GIRLS DEBUT NEW SONG “THE CRITIC” TODAY

“The Critic” a brand new song from the Brazilian Girls’ forthcoming album is premiering today at KCRW as “Best New Music.” Listen here:http://bit.ly/1OfRqnq. The band is in the studio now completing the new album, expected later this year. More details to come.

PASTE MAGAZINE PREMIERES NEW TRACK BY CAIT BRENNAN TO RELEASE NEW

Cait Brennan is happy to announce that PASTE.COM is premiering her song “Dear Arthur” off of her forthcoming album ‘Debutante.’

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/01/03-dear-arthurmp3.html

BJORK GETS A NOM FROM BRIT AWARDS

The brit awards have nominated björk for the international female solo artist of 2016!

http://www.brits.co.uk/news/international-female-nominations-2016

GLADIATOR EP + “BRAVE”

Gladiator can’t stop moving. High-powered sets around the globe have earned lifelong LA friends Daniel Goodman and Ian Johnson an international #SQUAD of loyal fans, while dance superstars (Skrillex, A-Trak, Major Lazer) and urban upstarts (Kehlani, Kid Ink, Dej Loaf) keep calling for the duo’s magic touch on remixes and collaborations.

AXS.COM SET TO PREMIERE COUNTRY NEWCOMER KAYLA ADAMS VIDEO “BURN A LITTLE COLDER” TODAY

Rising country star Kayla Adams’ video for “Burn A Little Colder”, with exclusive behind the scenes footage, will have an online premiere with axs.com today. Click here to see the video for “Burn A Little Colder.”

Directed by fellow Montana native, Scott Duthie, the video was filmed on Zuma Beach in Malibu, CA. “ I think part of the reason he and I worked together so well was because we are both from Montana! In my eyes the best director is one who can realize your vision while also making it better than you imagined, and he definitely did that,” said Adams.

http://www.axs.com/news/exclusive-interview-kayla-adams-axs-tv-special-burn-a-little-colder-74020#slide=1

ANNA ROSE “START A WAR”

At first glance, one wouldn’t guess that Anna Rose, the adorably petite blonde with the sugary name, is a fearless, unabashed, mind-blowingly talented Rock and Roll powerhouse. But, Rose, in fact, is walking, singing proof that big things most definitely come in small packages. It’s no wonder that Pancakes and Whiskey declares her a “complete badass.”

https://soundcloud.com/annarosemusic/start-a-war-2

ASHES TO ASHES “POPULAR”

On February the 10th, 2016, Epictronic Japan will proudly begin marketing our new release “Urania” from italian alternative rock band Ashes To Ashes.

“PAYCHECK”

Slingshot Dakota is an indie rock band from Bethlehem, PA. Comprised of two people, this band has no shortage of volume, energy and catchy tunes. Carly Comando shreds an 88-key digital piano through multiple effects pedals and provides vocals for the band. Drummer Tom Patterson keeps the beat while energetically crushing his drums, a sight that is both entertaining and inspiring. While Comando and Patterson are influenced by their respective punk and hardcore basement scenes, their music can be described as poppy indie rock. Their live sound is loud, full and raw, but at the root of it all is an addictive rock song.

http://www.avclub.com/article/slingshot-dakota-announces-new-album-streams-paych-230562

‘DANCE TO MY BEAT’ EP

Skint Records is proud to present a new 4-track EP from Hervé. The bass music stalwart has become famous over the years for his unique sound; he’s previously collaborated with the likes of Fatboy Slim and Armand Van Helden, and has two albums and two Essential Mixes under his belt, one as Hervé and one as The Count and Sinden alias. With his two successful ‘Ghetto Bass’ compilation albums cementing his knowledge of the genre in 2009 and more recently his latest release ‘You Give Me Something’ having quickly garnered support from tastemaking selectors like Mistajam, the Wideboys and DJ EZ, Hervé is now in the perfect position to release his ‘Dance To My Beat’ EP.

NILS LOFGREN SHIFTS GEARS FROM NILS LOFGREN FACE THE MUSIC TOUR TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AND E STREET BAND THE RIVER TOUR

When Bruce Springsteen takes his E Street Band on the road this year, he will have his trusted guitarist Nils Lofgren again by his side. For more than 30 years, Lofgren has handled guitar duties for Springsteen — first as Steven Van Zandt’s replacement in 1984, and then remaining after Van Zandt’s return in the late ’90s. “It’s very exciting for me to be out again with E Street,” Lofgren confides. “It’s always an honor to play with them and to be out promoting the great Ties That Bind: The River box set.”

http://www.nilslofgren.com/

TEDDY AND KELLY LYRIC VIDEO

Teddy and Kelly have shared the lyric video for “I Thought That We Said Goodbye,” the first single to be released from Little Windows. Writing in Rolling Stone, Stephen L. Betts called the album a collection of “sparkling pop gems and sobering country ballads” and said that “any of the album’s 10 tracks could be mistaken for some long-lost sonic nugget from the Fifties or Sixties.”

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/hear-teddy-thompson-and-kelly-jones-short-and-sweet-goodbye-20160112

GRASSROOTS FESTIVAL 5th YEAR

GrassRoots is here to stay, reaching the five-year benchmark in the notoriously selective entertainment scene of Miami, Florida. With enormous support from the Miami community, GrassRoots, a not for profit organization, has lived through winter tropical storms and the dominance of the electronic music scene to bring a dynamic Roots festival to the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park each February for the last 4 years. The Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival brings the organization’s event lineup to four annual festivals; one each season along the east coast. The unique Miami music world, which blends diverse influences from Cumbia to Afro-Cuban beats, has enveloped this standout festival with a truly authentic Miami sound.

This year’s 5th annual Virginia Key GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance features a lineup that includes The Family Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone infamy, Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, The Wood Brothers, Donna The Buffalo, Danay Suarez, Holy Ghost Tent Revival, The Magic City Hippies, Big Mean Sound Machine, Locos Por Juana, and many more.

http://virginiakeygrassroots.com

SVARTANATT “DEAD MANS ALLEY”

Svartanatt releasing their video of there single Dead Mans Alley. “A friend to the band recorded the video in his youth, but it never came to use. It worked well with our song and we all thought it was a fun idea for a video”. The band did their debut earlier this autumn with the song and video Demon who got praised by press and got radio time in both Sweden and Germany. The 28th of december the band finished the recording of their debut album that will be out late spring 2016.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Inll2pYWqPk

ELECTRIC BEACH MIAMI 2016

Known for bringing a fun in the sun vibe to legendary dance venues, Electric Beach is an EDM focused concert-event series sponsored by the legendary alcohol brand Corona. Thanks to the help of talents such as Diplo, Skrillex, Chromeo, Avicii, Tommy Trash, Paper Diamond, Bag Raiders, and more, Electric Beach invaded DJ booths nationwide in Las Vegas, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, The Hamptons and Chicago. Closing out the year, Electric Beach took over Miami’s Art Week providing a collection of DJ’s who embody the Miami Music scene while integrating a unique 8×8 vinyl art installation.

For 2016, Electric Beach will be popping things off with a bang. Having recruited DJ Icey, No Sleep, Shade, Supernaut, Mas Inc, and Merlyn, Electric Beach will return to Miami hotspot the Clevelander on Februrary 13th. Start the year right by enjoying the decked out poolside concert with ice cold Coronas and some of the hottest beats in Miami Beach.

http://findyourelectricbeach.com

PEPPERMINT HEAVEN UNVEIL VIDEO FOR ‘DECIDE 4 YOURSELF’

After cutting their teeth playing the Chicago indie club scene several years back, Peppermint Heaven aka Juno (Vocals, Keyboards) and Spark (Vocals, Bass, Drums) separately made the long trek from Chicago to LA eventually winding up together in the summer of 2011 when they began creating their own tasty brand of 80s-influenced indie pop, replete with heavenly harmonies, Juno’s delicious keyboard hooks and Spark’s inventive bass ‘n’ beats.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89T3dhmrNC4

BELIEFS NEW VIDEO

Toronto shoegaze band Beliefs recently released their sophomore album ‘Leaper’ on via Hand Drawn Dracula. This week they share the playful music video for album standout “Leave With You.”

http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/premiere-beliefs-leave-with-you

NOTE TO SELF ADDRESS MENTAL DISORDERS

Post-hardcore group Note to Self explore the pitfalls of living with OCD in their new music video “Akrasia”. Premiering today at Revolver Magazine, the video makes use of frantic, black and white cinematography and was directed by Marcus Eden at the Painted Tiger Warehouse.

“We wrote this song to give people insight to what it’s like to live with a mental disorder,” says vocalist Albert Schweizer “Being diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder myself, I know how alone a person can feel. It’s hard for people to understand what we go through every day. This is our way of saying you are not alone, we understand.”

http://www.revolvermag.com/news/note-to-self-premiere-new-music-video-akrasia.html

LUST FOR YOUTH “STARDOM”

“Movement and gesture is natural. The flâneur has an iPhone, and their heart is embroidered into a microfiber sleeve in gold.

Lust for Youth are a three-piece from Copenhagen made up of Hannes Norrvide, Malthe Fischer & Loke Rahbek. 2014’s acclaimed album, International, took the melancholic insomnia of their former releases out into the street and away from the domestic frustrations of a life in headphones. Suddenly, surrounded by bodies, and with a staccato heart, Balearic infatuations and capricious nights in crowded clubs set the mood for Norrvide’s pining sighs. International marked Lust For Youth’s new-found decadence with fully resolved charm and enhanced self-deprecation.

http://www.thefader.com/2016/01/13/lust-for-youth-stardom-compassion-sacred-bones

THE BULLS “PRUDENCE”

“Prudence” is the a-side to their “Prudence” / “Alright” digital single our Friday following up on their Small Problems record and in advance of Anna’s expanded GIRLSCHOOL experience, Field Day. More info on that if you need… or I can pass along the press release from yesterday.

WATER DISTRICT NEW VIDEO

Indie-rock band, Water District, confirms a strong presence in the Los Angeles music scene with the release of their latest single and music video, “Come Down.” Packed with captivating vocals and powerful, yet precise guitar tempos, the single navigates influences of nineties alternative shades into a fresh contemporary sound. “Come Down” is now available for download on iTunes and streaming on Spotify.

SARANTOS NEW VIDEO “PAIN OF THE PAST”

A car junk yard? Yes, this is the perfect setting for my new music video. As the past simultaneously defines and haunts us this seems like the ideal backdrop for a rock video, doesn’t it? This music video casts me as someone trying hard to escape my past but always pulled back into it. No matter how far I try to run away, ultimately there is no escape. Driving endlessly, there is always a return to the reality of an empty fragmented existence. A dead end of street is all that awaits outside the junk yard which foreshadows the past.

The past is a powerful vacuum and not easy to forget or escape. It’s always there and a daily reminder of our failures and imperfections. But that’s ok. They too are a part of us. They made us into what we are and we would not be here today without them. Accept the faults of your past and live the present.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMOkQBINC1g

BATTLEME ON PASTE

After Portland imports Battleme (Matt Drenik – lead singer/guitarist, Chad Savage – bass, JJ Eliot – guitar, Scott Noben – drums) toured relentlessly in 2014 for their sophomore album, Future Runs Magnetic, the self-described “slacker-rockers” quickly got back to work, with frontman Matt Drenik writing and eventually recording the band’s third album with his brother Jason (Hairy Patt Band) co-producing. Matt Drenik took solace in seclusion after months of massive, guitar-driven performances almost every night for spirited, hungry crowds. He decided to move in a different direction, spending more time recording piano ballads demos on his phone instead of his usual kinetic show-stoppers. Reconvening with the band, Drenik’s songs began to take life, ultimately producing a newly blended toned-down style.

http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/01/02-occupiedmp3.html

BANTA RELEASE NEW SINGLE “SOMEDAY”

To kick off the new year, Los Angeles indie rock five-piece Banta have released their new single “Someday” off of their full-length debut album Dark Charms. The melodic track can be streamed on Popdose and on eOne Music’s official Soundcloud.

http://popdose.com/breaking-band-banta-someday/

THE WET SECRETS OFFER A DANCE ROCK PEP TALK

Here come The Wet Secrets, a six-piece dance rock band that dresses up their scrappy, scathing outlook in impeccably tailored pop attire. Leave eyerolls and apathy to the others: The Wet Secrets’ buoyant brand of irony turns dysfunction into inspiration. Equal parts punk rock and halftime show, The Wet Secrets’ vibe is a fusion of the bass-driven grit of The Stranglers with the lurid surrealism of The B-52’s.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58_6TAROs6U

OLD MAN CANYON PREMIERES DEBUT ALBUM

Vancouver’s own Old Man Canyon has broken a nearly two-year silence with the premiere of its much-anticipated debut album Delirium. The 10-track collection of psychedelic pop, featuring “Back to the Start” and “Hollow Tree,” is streaming exclusively on Baeble Music and will be available worldwide Friday, January 15.

http://bit.ly/22ZSi9z

JAYLIFTED “PRESURE”

Chicago-based MC Jaylifted just released an incredible visual for his latest single, “Pressure”. In his brand new music video, directed by Pat Banahan of Lost TV, Lifted takes us to his hometown of Chicago. Using a drone and animation overlays, he continues to push the boundaries of mixing his artistic vision and the Chicago Hip Hop sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7dIhKjgsDg

SHAWN MENDES JOINS ELTON JOHN ON STAGE FOR ‘TINY DANCER’

Pop sensation SHAWN MENDES took to the stage last night for a special performance of ‘Tiny Dancer’ alongside legendary singer-songwriter Elton John. Shawn joined the Rocket Man at The Wiltern in Los Angeles for an unforgettable rendition of ‘Tiny Dancer,’ which found the 17-year-old lending his vocals to Elton’s grand piano accompaniment. Shawn shared the news of his duet on Instagram, which he characterized as, “unreal,” and “unforgettable.” Shawn’s performance at the Sirius XM Town Hall event was one of many memorable duets that night, with appearances by Demi Lovato and Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump.

Unreal.

A video posted by Shawn Mendes (@shawnmendes) on

COAST MODERN ‘HOLLOW LIFE’ MIAMIGO REMIX

Up and coming Brighton duo MIAMIGO release brand new remix of COAST MODERN’S blog hit ‘HOLLOW LIFE’. Currently doing big things Stateside, Coast Modern combine upbeat synth-pop with meandering lyrics in their debut song that captures the lackadaisical nature of life and longing. New friends MIAMIGO take that original template and add their perfect 80s twist, adding in slap bass, pushing the tempo and taking the upbeat vibes even higher up the scale.

OUR SOLAR SYSTEM PREMIERE EPIC A-SIDE OF ALBUM “IN THE BEGINNING OF TIME” VIA THE ACTIVE LISTENER

In Time is essentially the work of thirty hands, creating two side-length tracks and forty-four minutes of sonic energy that serves as a vehicle to reach peak experience, alternately arriving and departing from control and abandon.

http://active-listener.blogspot.com/2016/01/our-solar-system-in-beginning-of-time.html

THE HEIRS “ALRIGHT GOODNIGHT”

The Heirs premiere their video “Alright Goodnight” with Billboard. The band told the site “we wanted to just do something simple so our fans could get to see another side of us.”

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6842886/the-heirs-alright-goodnight-video-exclusive

ALEX NEWELL HAS GOT THE “POWER”

Big Beat recording artist Alex Newell has announced the release of his much-anticipated debut EP. “POWER” arrives at all DSPs on Friday, February 19th.

“POWER” is preceded by the extraordinary new track, “This Ain’t Over,” which premiered yesterday, January 14th, via SPIN.com.

SANTIGOLD NEW VIDEO

Santigold is kicking off 2016 by sharing a new track and accompanying video, “Chasing Shadows,” from her third album 99¢ due out February 26th via Atlantic Records. Vampire Weekend’s Rostam Batmanglij produced the track, which also features backing vocals from the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir.

Watch it here:

http://listen.tidal.com/video/56289048

THE SAINT JOHNS DEBUT LEAD SINGLE “LOST THE FEELING”

The Saint Johns’ lead single “Lost The Feeling” recently premiered at American Songwriter and can now be heard here.

http://americansongwriter.com/2016/01/song-premiere-st-johns-lost-the-feeling/

PJ RELEASES NEW TRACK “WISHLIST (FEAT. K CAMP)”

PJ’s debut Walking Around Pools EP available now.

LEWIS DEL MAR NEW TRACK “MALT LIQUOR”

Rockaway Beach-based band Lewis Del Mar’s debut EP is available now on iTunes, Spotify and Apple Music. A limited edition vinyl version will also be available on January 29th and can be pre-ordered HERE. The four track EP includes single “Loud(y)” and new track “Malt Liquor,” which premiered yesterday on Vice’s Noisey.

http://noisey.vice.com/blog/lewis-del-mar-premiere-malt-liquor-interview

RADICAL FACE NEW SINGLE

Ben Cooper, AKA Radical Face, will release the third and final installment of The Family Tree Trilogy on March 25th. The Family Tree: The Leaves brings to a close an unprecedented musical journey that began in the back shed of Ben’s family home in Jacksonville, FL nearly 10 years ago, and solidifies him as a unique and prolific storyteller. Lead single “The Road To Nowhere,” which premiered yesterday on The Wild Honey Pie, is available today.

http://www.thewildhoneypie.com/radical-faces-dense-winding-track-the-road-to-nowhere-is-a-wonder-premiere/

DICIPHER “-3 BELOW”

Jamaican-blooded Waterbury, Connecticut native DiCipher presents “-3 Below”, the first single from his forthcoming debut album Procrastination, featuring Roc Nations’ Alicia Renee as well as production by The Unbeatables, Scarecrow Beats, Osym Beats, Fly Life Productions, Glory Muzic, Dreas Beats, Nine Diamond, and Ben Rushan. “-3 Below” is produced by Johnny Juliano, who recently produced “100” for The Game and Drake as well as “When I See Ya” for Ty Dolla Sign and Fetty Wap, alongside tracks for Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill and Jeezy.

MAJICAL CLOUDZ RELEASE PREVIOUSLY UNANNOUNCED FIVE SONG EP

The Canadian musical-performance duo project Majical Cloudz have released a previously unannounced five song digital EP Wait & See via Matador Records, a welcome follow up to last year’s critically acclaimed sophomore album Are You Alone? Announced via the band’s Tumblr this morning, the group’s vocalist Devon Welsh wrote: “We put together this EP of songs that we recorded when we were working on Are You Alone?, but which didn’t fit on that album for one reason or another.

STREAM WAIT & SEE EP HERE:

http://mata.do/234qroN

REDFOO’S “LIGHTS OUT” AVAILABLE

Today, Redfoo released his latest party anthem, “Lights Out” as an instant grat track, available immediately with the pre-order of his debut solo album Party Rock Mansion, set for release March 18. With its catchy vocals and subsequent dance breakdown, this upbeat love song, premiering this week on Fuse, is a must on your playlist! Party Rock Mansion will be on the global superstar’s own Party Rock Records, distributed worldwide by Warner Music Group’s ADA. “Lights Out” is available now.

http://www.fuse.tv/2016/01/lmfao-redfoo-lights-out-exclusive