TELEKINESIS NEW VIDEO
“Courtesy Phone” is the second song from Telekinesis’ latest album, Ad Infinitum, to receive a music video. Directed by Whitey McConnaughy, it puts a seemingly indestructible camera in the hands of dancers, snowboarders, dogs, kids, and more!
MARCA X H&R BLOCK CAMPAIGN
Wisin, one of Latin-urban music’s hottest talents, is the star of a new campaign that H&R Block is using to kick off this year’s tax refund season with a bang. The spot announces an early-season promotion during which 1,000 people will win $1,000 a day from now through February 15, the equivalent of $1 million a day for the first month of the tax refund season.
For the new campaign, created by H&R Block’s Miami-based agency of record MARCA, Wisin re-recorded his hit song Piquete. In this special version of the song, now called Billete (money), the Latin music star encourages U.S. Latinos to file their taxes early and visit H&R Block offices for a chance at the daily drawing.
POST MALONE’S “WHITE IVERSON” CERTIFIED RIAA PLATINUM
Post Malone’s debut single “White Iverson” just received an RIAA platinum certification for digital downloads in excess of 1 million. This makes for the Dallas, TX artist’s very first platinum plaque.
“White Iverson” has become a global phenomenon. Its combined worldwide streams across Spotify and Apple Music alone now exceed 110 million. Meanwhile, the music video has garnered over 81 million YouTube/VEVO views. His brand new single, “Too Young,” is set to impact Urban and Rhythm Radio starting February 2. There’s a lot of excitement surrounding his forthcoming full-length major label debut, out later this year through Republic Records.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLsTskih7_I
FOXTALES NEW SINGLE
FOXTALES lead you down a path of wonder and anticipation. Made up of four girls and one boy, they present swirling harmonies, heavy drums, electric guitars, pysch-folk and deep dark lyrics about sex, love and devilishness.
FOXTALES music has been compared to a walk into a dark frightening forest, making you feel uneasy, yet wanting to venture on and find out more.
NZCA LINES “TWO HEARTS” VIDEO PREMIERE VIA PAPER MAGAZINE
“I feel the video for ‘Two Hearts’ mirrors the song’s alternating intimacy and bombast,” says Lovett. “Lyrically the song is about isolation and the distance in a relationship, and here Sarah and I sing our parts separately, each alone in a void lit by blinding strobes and icy pillars of light.”
http://www.papermag.com/premiere-nzca-lines-forlorn-dancefloor-banger-two-hearts-1553857816.html
EVAN TAYLOR JONES NEW SINGLE
Evan Taylor Jones brings a kinetic burst of energy to the forefront of his soulful rock track, “Over Your Shoulder.” Its funky after-hour groove and howling guitars offer a soul-infused hook that is equal parts polish and punch, a combination that effortlessly describes Jones’ musical aesthetic. A subtle ode to the heyday of the 1960’s and 70’s with a modern twist, Jones pays homage to the style that built him as a musician, while keeping it unique with his powerhouse stylistic choices. “Over Your Shoulder” will shake and rattle the most stoic of rock fans with its feel good bursts of soulful choruses and rock n’ roll attitude.
Free MP3 “Over Your Shoulder”:
DEEP THROATS SHARE TITLE TRACK VIA IMPOSE
Bay Area trio Deep Throats have announced their final record Good Bad Pretty, which after 15 years of being completed, will finally see an official release on February 26th via Castle Face Records. The album was recorded in the Mission District of San Francisco at the Starcleaner warehouse, a prominent punk hub previously run by Shellshag’s Jennifer Shagawat. Check out the title track above and head over to IMPOSE to read an interview with members Sugar Fixx and Chris Johanson.
http://www.imposemagazine.com/bytes/new-music/deep-throats-good-bad-pretty
ANDRA DAY COVERS KENDRICK LAMAR’S “NO MAKE UP”
After a breakthrough year, Grammy-nominated Andra Day revisits the covers that kicked off her career in the standout from Kendrick Lamar’s debut studio album Section.80, “No Make-Up (Her Vice).” In the good luck gesture for Compton rapper and fellow nominee, the American soul singer “delivers a soulful cover saturated in jazz influences that Kendrick would certainly appreciate” and even manages to slip in Lil Kim’s “Crush On You” via Complex.
http://www.complex.com/music/2016/01/andra-day-new-song-premiere-no-make-up-kendrick-lamar-cover
DRAKE WHITE PREMIERES LYRIC VIDEO FOR HIS NEW SINGLE, “LIVIN’ THE DREAM”
Drake White has partnered with Rare Country for an exclusive premiere of the lyric video for his new Dot Records’ single “Livin’ The Dream.” Watch now here. Available through Vevo tomorrow (Jan. 16), the heartfelt video was directed by Matt Zervos and filmed on White’s farm in Nashville, Tenn.
Take an exclusive look at this country singer’s little piece of heaven on earth
FOALS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BIRCH TREE”
Catch Foals on the Spring Fling Rock AF Tour with Cage the Elephant, Silversun Pickups, and Bear Hands this March.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFkGvVFdx-o
“PEOPLE LIVE HERE” THE NEW VIDEO FROM RISE AGAINST
Directed by Tyler W. Davis, the stark clip contrasts the lives of two families that live in the same city yet worlds apart, in terms of their experiences. “‘People Live Here’ was born from the sense of fatigue we have all felt waking up to face and engage in the tumultuous times we live in. It is an exasperated sigh, a desperate plea, and an honest appraisal of the human condition in our times,” says lead singer and guitarist Tim McIlrath.
http://www.vevo.com/watch/USUV71503822
FELIX JAEHN RELEASES DEBUT SELF-TITLED EP
FELIX JAEHN releases his debut self-titled EP today at all digital retailers via Casablanca Records. It’s available for purchase HERE.
The EP includes the title track and smash single “Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better)” [feat. Jasmine Thompson] and “Book of Love” [feat. Polina] as well as official remixes from buzzing label mates Prince Fox and Phantoms.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/felix-jaehn-ep/id1073153338
“BOSS ASS BITCH”
Pioneering French production and DJ duo Amine Edge & DANCE are back with a storming new take on PTAF’s ‘Boss Ass Bitch.’
The original track emerged a couple of years ago in a makeshift Youtube video, with the female rap trio rapping over a sparse beat. When it got picked up by Nicki Minaj, PTAF got rocketed to recognition and the original got the appreciation it deserved. Now, CUFF label founders Amine Edge & DANCE have picked it up and given it a dance floor-ready makeover.
THE AVETT BROTHERS RETURN TO RED ROCKS FOR THREE SHOWS THIS SUMMER
THE AVETT BROTHERS expand their already stacked tour schedule with a string of dates this summer, including a three-night stand at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO July 28-30, 2016.
Continuing in their annual tradition, the Grammy Award®-nominated alternative folk collective returns to the historic venue for three consecutive performances. Tickets for the new dates can be purchased.
http://www.theavettbrothers.com/tour/
MARK JOHNS NEW SINGLE
Downtown Los Angeles vocalist Mark Johns just released her latest song “BTFU (Mommy Issues),” today. The Canada-born/Singapore-raised songwriter hit #1 on Hype Machine already this week and has been teasing new music leading up to her debut EP on OWSLA, “BTFU” is a preview of what’s to come.
http://www.thefader.com/2016/01/15/mark-johns-btfu-mommy-issues-premiere
“AMERICA ON FIRE” VIDEO
The new album boasts a filmic, art rock bedrock tempered with elements of new wave, 70’s rock and orch-pop. Outside of a rushed 10-day recording session, the bulk of this album was recorded separately, with files being sent back and forth over the internet.
ALEX METRIC SHARES “DRUM MACHINE” VIDEO
London-based producer Alex Metric recently delivered the fourth installment of his groundbreaking Ammunition EP series, Ammunition Pt. 4 (out now via OWSLA/Big Beat Records), and now Metric has released a video for his latest single, “Drum Machine” (feat. The New Sins) — directed by the acclaimed Mister Whitmore known for his work on DJ Snake (“Get Low”) and Dillon Francis (“Without You”) videos.
PROMNITE SIGNS WITH FOOL’S GOLD AND DROPS “WORK IT OUT” SINGLE
Promnite’s gonna love you down. As a founding member of LA’s Athletixx crew (alongside Hoodboi, Falcons and Kittens), he’s been mixing futuristic hip-hop, R&B and next level electronic sounds like only a true sensei of dancefloor seduction can. That same vibe fuels Promnite’s remixes and original productions, which bounce from basement house to slow-n-low collabs with beat kings Mr. Carmack, Alizzz and more.
http://foolsgoldrecs.lnk.to/Promnite
NIGHT BEATS “NO COPS” VIDEO
Night Beats have premiered the cinematic video for new single ‘No Cops’ on Yahoo. Director Riley Blakeway elaborates on the inspiration behind the video, “When I first heard the track my initial intention was to create something violent but as the process continued I became really attracted to the idea of making something more bizarre and performative. We didn’t want to just have some cop driving around beating people senseless. We both wanted to create a real character with real insecurities.
https://rising.yahoo.com/post/137314240848/video-premiere-night-beats-debut-no-cops
TRAVIS BARKER PRESENTS MUSINK
The 9th annual MUSINK, presented by Travis Barker, is set for March 4, 5 and 6, 2016 at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, CA. The three-day tattoo convention, car show and concert–Southern California’s premier tattoo and music lifestyle event–will host over 300 world renowned tattoo artists and will feature performances from headliners Snoop Dogg, Deftones, Circa Survive along with Taking Back Sunday, Atreyu, The Transplants, Face To Face and more.
THE KNOCKS X WYCLEF JEAN
The Knocks announce star-studded ‘55’ album tracklist, release date & “Kiss The Sky” (feat. Wyclef Jean)!
https://soundcloud.com/theknocks/kiss-the-sky-feat-wyclef-jean
BURNT PALMS PREMIERE LIGHTHEARTED “LAST TIME” VIDEO ON FLOOD
Sometimes you hear about the syndrome of the “difficult third album”, but in this case the newest work unveiled by Seaside (CA) based Burnt Palms is their most inventive work to date. If the previous record The Girl You Knew thrived on the contrast between the compact sound of the garage guitars and the lightness of singer Riley’s voice (the preferred reference among reviewers has been the Dum Dum Girls), this time the writing shifted–pouring in indie-pop melodies and a predilaction for faster rhythms.
http://floodmagazine.com/30459/premiere-burnt-palms-go-all-out-in-last-time-music-video/
KAPTAN “EVERYTHING” RMX
Put your finger on a map of downtown Nashville and you can feel the pulse of Andrew de Torres. The singer-songwriter forges ahead with a solo bow and new EP (‘Sprinter’) of conceptual, thoughtful and playfully-orchestrated indie-pop as KAPTAN. Here, the sonic template resonates with a notably happy shimmer via BIYO’s remix, showcasing Andrew’s knack for melding emotionally direct lyrics with refined, nuanced compositions.
THE SHRINE “NEVER MORE THAN NOW” FT. KEITH MORRIS
Today, Venice Beach, CA’s purveyors of psychedelic violence, The Shrine, are releasing Rare Breed, their debut full-length for Century Media Records. To ring in the release, the group has shared their digipak-only bonus version of “Never More Than Now” featuring vocals from the legendary Keith Morris (Black Flag, Off!, Circle Jerks).
Premiere: The Shrine, ‘Never More Than Now’ (ftr. Keith Morris)
SOIL “WAY GONE”
“Way Gone” comes from SOiL’s 6th full length album “Whole” which is the first release to feature original vocalist Ryan McCombs since 2004’s “Re.de.fine”. The band have been on an extensive 2 year plus touring cycle promoting the album. “In this day and age you have to work an album for a long time in order for it to soak into people’s heads” states bassist Tim King. “Everyone is bombarded with so much content through media these days that we still find out many fans are still just discovering the “Whole” album for the first time”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkO1drNxAnM
LEGENDARY RECORD LABEL MANIFESTO RECORDS RELAUNCHES
MANIFESTO RECORDS, a Los Angeles-based label founded in 1993, has re-energized its line-up for 2016. After some years of releasing the entire catalogues of Dead Kennedys, The Turtles, as well as albums by Tom Waits, Tim Buckley, The Wedding Present, and others, Manifesto is pleased to announce the signing of five new artists.
BLITZEN TRAPPER RELEASE ‘MYSTERY AND WONDER’ EP + VIDEO
Just this past October, Blitzen Trapper released the studio album, All Across This Land to much critical acclaim with Entertainment Weekly hailing it “bigger, synthier, warmer,” and Uncut Magazine claiming it was “an infectious country rocker that deserves to be an enormous hit.” Following in the album’s footsteps, the band just released a three track EP for second single “Mystery and Wonder” that also includes a live version of “Let The Cards Fall” recorded on KCRW’s Morning Becomes Eclectic and a very special cover of “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow.’
http://www.vevo.com/watch/QM4TM1500063
LIAM LIS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “4 THE LUV” [FEAT. NILE RODGERS]
Liam Lis releases his brand new single “4 The Luv” [feat. Nile Rodgers] at all digital retailers today via LAVA/Republic Records.
Grammy Award® winner Nile Rodgers has collaborated with artists including Daft Punk and Pharrell Williams for their multi-platinum hit “Get Lucky”, as well as the late David Bowie, Duran Duran, Madonna, Sam Smith, and is now adding Liam Lis to that list.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYEG-M0W8EE
BASIC BITCHES NEW SONG
Brooklyn-via-London duo Basic Bitches have unleashed their sophomore EP, Lonely Teenage Heart. To celebrate, BUST Magazine has premiered the video for the song “Fighter.”
WATCH “Fighter” via BUST Magazine:
http://bust.com/music/15426-basic-bitches-debut-badass-new-song-fighter-bust-premiere.html
ECHO COURTS EP STREAM
Today, Greensboro, North Carolina’s psych-indie rockers, Echo Courts, decided to hit hard with their forthcoming No Damage EP. The group has teamed up with renowned music publication Consequence of Sound to offer the world-at-large an advance stream of their forthcoming EP release. The No Damage EP will be fully available January 19, 2016 (via Already Dead Tapes).
“[Echo Courts have] crafted a four-track EP replete with jangly power pop chords, three-part vocal harmonies, and the chillest of chill vibes. It’s enough to evoke the very height of summer, even if the band has decided to release the damn thing in the dead of winter.” – Collin Brennan, Consequence of Sound
Echo Courts let the sun shine on jangly No Damage EP — listen
ALEX PRESTON BIGGEST RMX PULLED FROM SOUNDCLOUD
“Due to the boring Soundcloud vs. The Major Labels copyright story we’re all used to hearing, it got taken down last week. But Alex decided not to whine about it and instead is looking at the experience in a positive way (well, he is an Aussie!). So Alex is going to give away a series of original tracks for his Soundcloud followers to enjoy starting with Switched.”
https://soundcloud.com/djalexpreston/switched-original-mix-alex-preston-free-download
“KILLER”
Recently, Nashville’s jangly-guitar driven indie pop quartet, Churchyard, have premiered their brand new video for their track Killer with renowned music publication IMPOSE. The track Killer comes off of the groups latest self-titled effort, which was released in November of 2015.
http://www.imposemagazine.com/tv/churchyard-killer-video
KRANIUM “HISTORY”
Hailing from Queens, NY by way of Montego Bay, Jamaica, Kranium stakes his claim with this new video for his street hit ‘History.’
On this record Kranium speaks about some of the challenges he has faced as an up and coming yute on the dancehall scene. To some, his ability to break from the Queens, NY first is quite the mystery but to Kranium he knows there is no explanation needed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hjt4KNgKC4
ANDY FERRO NEW SINGLE
Today we’re thrilled to introduce Andy Ferro to the galaxy, on behalf of Rough Beast Records. Ferro, who was born in London and raised between there and Nashville, will be releasing his debut full-length Muirhead through the label on February 26th. The first single “Sugar and Milk” is perfectly exemplary of the lo-fi psych folk vibe of the album, which was entirely self-recorded on a dusty old tape machine.
https://soundcloud.com/rough-beast-records/andy-ferro-sugar-and-milk
FIGURES “FILTER”
Melbourne alt-rock band Figures are primed to release their debut single “Filter”.
After years performing independently in other bands both in Australia and overseas, Figures unexpectedly came together at the start of 2014 after navigating the unusual and painstaking world of Melband. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, cynicism was at all-time high trawling through music classifieds, but in this case they struck it lucky. After a short but fast whirlwind of auditions, jams, line up changes and rehearsals, the core members found a strong mutual bond and realisation that they had something that worked. With varying backgrounds, tastes and styles, it was a rapid-fire series of creative collisions, which has resulted in some of their best music to date.
https://soundcloud.com/the-a-3/figures-filter
FLUME DEBUTS “NEVER BE LIKE YOU” FEATURING KAI
“Never Be Like You” premieres as Annie Mac’s “hottest record in the world” today on BBC’s Radio 1 and is a collaborative effort with Canadian vocalist Kai—a rising artist in her own right who has written for Jessie J, Rihanna and Janelle Monae as well as featured on tracks by Diplo, Jack Ü and Childish Gambino.
https://soundcloud.com/flume/never-be-like-you-feat-kai/
EONS VIDEO “ALL THE TIME”
After the release of their EP Serene Machine, which catapulted Eons to the ranks of dream-pop/chillwave with a sound described by the Huffington Post as “one of the hottest things popping musically in Miami,” the duo shares their music video for the single “All the Time” directed by Valentina Isis.
“This video represents how our lives should be 100% of our existence, doing whatever makes you happy all the time. Doing constantly whatever you want, whether it be spending time with friends, going out partying, living life to the fullest. “ Says Johnny D, vocals, guitar, and keyboards of the band.”
RETRO POP ROCKERS THE CLASSIC KIDS RELEASE DEBUT EP ‘FOREVER STRONG’
The Classic Kids, a four piece collective of 20-something year old New York City bred musicians release their debut EP Forever Strong today. A combination of classic, retro, and pop bouyancy, this EP is set to launch The Classic Kids as one of 2016’s ones to watch. Popular site Pop Dust says, The Classic Kids possess “undeniable musical strength” and that the EP “[fuses] together classic ’80s pop-rock with today’s accessible feel.”
https://www.facebook.com/theclassickids
ALEX METRIC “DRUM MACHINE”
London-based producer Alex Metric recently delivered the fourth installment of his groundbreaking Ammunition EP series, Ammunition Pt. 4 (out now via OWSLA/Big Beat Records), and now Metric has released a video for his latest single, “Drum Machine” (feat. The New Sins) — directed by the acclaimed Mister Whitmore known for his work on DJ Snake (“Get Low”) and Dillon Francis (“Without You”) videos.
JAHMIEL “GREAT MAN”
With a career in music, which spans over seven years and only 22 years old, rising reggae artist Jahmiel sees it fit to talk about being a great man . Over the past few months life has taken a 180 degree turn for Jahmiel. His groundbreaking hit ‘Gain the World’ has brought him a new found notoriety, on an international level. Yet with his success he asks the question:
“Why when a great man rise dem wah see a great man fall? Jah see and know say me never do dem nutten at all. Oh Why Oh Why Oh Why You get a fight when you start try”
http://www.mediafire.com/download/m995dj43jex1520/JAHMIEL+-+GREAT+MAN.mp3
SNOW BURIAL “BURIED IN ASH”
Chicago-based post-metal trio, SNOW BURIAL, will self-release their debut full-length, Victory In Ruin, February 1st, 2016. Captured at Howl Street Studio in Milwaukee with engineer/owner Shane Hochstetler (Call Me Lightning, Zebras, Multiple Truths), over the course of eight racks, SNOW BURIAL manifests a punishing yet beautiful amalgam of sludge, thrash, shoegaze and math rock; a lush palette of melody and grit, running through the imagined wastelands.
http://snowburial.bandcamp.com/
WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO TO JONAS BLUE’S GLOBAL SMASH HIT ‘FAST CAR’ (FEAT. DAKOTA)
Up-and-coming, London based producer, Jonas Blue has released a dramatic reimaging of Tracy Chapman’s classic song ‘Fast Car’. Teaming up with incredible young vocal talent, Dakota, Blue has swapped the original’s lilting guitar for an upbeat tropical house sound – and now he’s ready to unveil the official video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yXQJBU8A28
GROOVYMAN ‘LIFT ME UP’ FEAT. JAMIE GEORGE
Belgrade’s Groovyman is back once again with his 2nd single on London label SoSure Music. The new release is called ‘Lift Me Up’ and features the melodic vocals of rising UK talent Jamie George. Always one for high calibre releases, SoSure Music brought us music from Rucks and Hollis Parker last year which put the burgeoning label on the map of go to places for quality house music. ‘Lift Me Up’ is no exception with it’s dulcet tones, crisp high hats and soul infused vocals. The uplifting piano chords and blissful synth patterns speak of a spring that’s yet to come – perfect for brightening those dark winter nights.
FALSE ADVERTISING ‘BRAINLESS’
Following up their acclaimed self-titled debut album and a slew of gigs in Manchester and London. False Advertising are quick to return this year with a raucous five track EP. The band are fast forming a reputation for their killer live show, picking up praise from the likes of Total Guitar, who this month championed guitar-swappers Jen Hingley and Chris Warr as their ‘New Guitarists to Hear in 2016’.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nz1JYemU4yI
TERROR EMPIRE “STRINGS OF REBELLION” LYRIC VIDEO
Portuguese modern thrashers Terror Empire have just released the lyric video for Strings of Rebellion. Animated by Miguel Miranda, the song is from the album “The Empire Strikes Black”, released in 2015 by Nordavind Records.
The vocalist Ricardo Martins, who wrote the lyrics, is directed “to all of us, it’s time for subversion. The system prevails with arrogance without noticing it’s providing us with the strength overthrow it!” Terror Empire are currently writing the follow-up for the critically acclaimed “The Empire Strikes Black”, planning for a early 2017 release.
The lyric video for Strings of Rebellion can be seen below or at this location:
http://bit.ly/terror-empire-lyric
NOMAD CARLOS “GAME 6”
Jamaica native and Arkhouse Music Group head Nomad Carlos presents “Game 6”, his new single produced by and featuring Arkhouse artist Sosa. Born in Miami and raised in Kingston from the age of 5, Carlos has dropped several albums and performed relentlessly in Jamaica, proudly flying the flag for hip-hop in a country dominated by dancehall and reggae, throwing a series of hip-hop showcases known as ‘Pay Attention’ throughout the city.
VOTUM “SATELLITE” MUSIC VIDEO RELEASED
The prog band VOTUM just released a music video for “Satellite”, the opening track from their upcoming album :KTONIK: online. The video was directed by Pascal Pawliszewski.
:KTONIK: will be released on February 26th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings.
SMILE “HOLIDAY”
Melbourne, Australia’s SMILE unveiled the brand new video for “Holiday”, the second single from their upcoming record Rhythm Method due out in March on Smooch Records.
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2016/01/smile-holiday-official-music-video.html
SEVENTH NEW ALBUM
Seventh is a post-metal band from Venice, Italy. In 2015, they recorded their first full-length and concept album “The Herald” which will be released in early 2016. The Album has been recorded and produced by SEVENTH, Cesco (drummer from ZEIT, italian hardcore band) and Pablo at Putrefashion Studios and it has been mastered by “Peo” Spigato at Hate Studio, Rosà (VI). “The Herald” has been written, produced and recorded by former members Max and Tum, who worked together with producer Pablo Davilla in order to create a concept album which focuses on the utmost importance of being a conscious man in a world of cultural and religion absurdities. The album represents the allegorical journey of an ordinary man, who struggles to get rid of restrictions of any kind. His journey begins where his enlightenment as a free human being begins.
https://play.spotify.com/album/5qbtUvzDOBfOYOE3BgUoWZ
ANYA MARINA SONG IN ‘LOVE’ MOVIE PROMO
Ahead of the release of her upcoming album, Paper Plane, New York artist Anya Marina’s song “Vertigo” has been included in the new trailer for Judd Apatow’s Love, coming to Netflix on February 19. “Vertigo” was released on Marina’s break out 2009 album, Slow & Steady Seduction, Phase II. Her latest album, Paper Plane, is set for a release on January 29, via Good Rope Records.
CONNY OCHS “WAKE UP”
The maiden single to see release from German folk singer/songwriter CONNY OCHS’ forthcoming third solo album, Future Fables – set for release in late February via Exile On Mainstream – has been released, as New Noise Magazine makes the track “Wake Up” available for public consumption.
http://newnoisemagazine.com/exclusive-stream-conny-ochs-wake-up/
PELL’S “ALMIGHTY DOLLAR” VIDEO
New Orleans singer, songwriter, rapper and producer Pell’s video for “Almighty Dollar,” created in collaboration with Beats By Dre, debuts today. Watch and share the video, which features Daye Jack, G-Eazy, Chaz French and Brandon Deshay, here. The track is taken from Pell’s newest album LIMBO, out now on Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio’s Federal Prism.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77PYhk7lgJs
ALEX BENT + THE EMPTINESS “RUN LIKE HELL”
Bent is a 22 year-old singer-songwriter from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The Emptiness is Bent’s musical expression. Alex Bent is the Emptiness and the Emptiness lives in him. Far from being a blank void, the Emptiness is vast, expansive, textured and nuanced. Intoxicated on emotion, earnestness, longing and poignancy, Alex Bent + the Emptiness are distinctive yet inseparable parts of a whole. “Run Like Hell” is at the junction where savvy R&B meets techno’s industrial tension, where shrewd pop absorbs emo gravitas.
https://soundcloud.com/iamtheemptiness/run-like-hell-2