Premiered today on BBC Radio1 is Mark Pritchard’s “Beautiful People”, the latest track from his upcoming album Under The Sun. Following the previously released “Sad Alron”, the hauntingly gorgeous song features a vocal collaboration from Thom Yorke, and demonstrates the producers ability for sonic storytelling. Pritchard says “The original instrumental to Beautiful People is a…
Music is probably the most popular thing in the world. It is the one thing that bonds every culture. You may not understand someone else’s language but you can definitely listen to their music and understand exactly where they are coming from. One of the best facets of music is experiencing it live and one…
NICK VALENTINI COLLECTIVE NEW VIDEO The Nick Valentini Collective is a critically acclaimed eight-piece, fusion musical collective born in Los Angeles, California. Blending indie rock, jazz and experimental psychedelic soul; the band has been often dubbed as a “jazz fusion Radiohead”. The collective consists of Nick Valentini (singer, keyboard), Erik Shibowski (bass), Hugo Shibowski (tenor…
So here we are on a somber Wednesday as evil has struck again in Belgium. I feel like this is happening more often and that is scary. The only thing I know to do is jump head first into music. I am so excited to have a New England band, Taking Back Eden here today…
Victoriah Bech is more than just big hair and sky-high heels she is also a feminist at heart. Growing up with a single mom and navigating through a glitter filled and female dominated dance world, Victoriah Bech came up with the term lipstick feminism – being a feminist without compromising your physical appearance. Living as…
Ambient Instrumental Electronic Composer Nick Gunn has release the third gem in his delicate dark ambient series Under the Influence of Music, “Love”. Nicholas Gunn is considered one of the best selling and most recognized instrumentalists of recent times. Born and raised in the UK and a student of the Royal Academy of Music, Gunn…
Australian duo Lyon Apprentice have returned with their exhilarating new track, ‘Alice’ – a minimalist, dream-pop tribute to a longtime friend and the husband she lost. The single was recorded in the brothers’ new home studio in Manchester and mixed/produced by singer/guitarist Adam Lyons. ‘Alice’ sees Lyon Apprentice shuffling off their folk roots and embracing…
Following on from the infamous Miami Music Week, DJ, producer and international tastemaker Danny Howard unveils why Miami is crowned the #1 destination for Spring Break year on year. In this twelve-minute documentary for the BBC, Danny highlights everything that Miami has to offer whilst interviewing some of the biggest DJs on the planet. With…
Denver psych project Flaural announce the release of ‘Nowhere Near’, the hypnotic new single pulled from their recently released EP Over Imaginary Cigarettes. The EP was just released on March 12th via Play + Record, coinciding with the start of their spring tour with dates at Treefort Music Fest. “‘Nowhere Near’ is the rousing epitome…
SAVE US FROM THE ARCHON ALBUM Save Us From The Archon is extremely proud to release their Tragic Hero Records label debut album, “L’Eclisse”. The band is excited for fans to hear the direction they took this album in musically. Guitarist Andrew Cresto explains, “with L’Eclisse, we’ve created a soundscape that mimics our internal consciousness…
Here is the latest music video from LAZYBLACKMAN. LAZYBLACKMAN is an Alt Hip-Hop Duo that hails from Pittsburgh, PA. Comprising of Singer/Rapper Lazy JP and notorious wordsmith Barz Blackman, LAZYBLACKMAN draws inspiration from places unique to the current landscape of Hip-Hop. When not rapping LAZYBLACKMAN prefers to spend their time watching David Lynch movies, Anime,…
Well now! Somebody woke this band up! Flaunt’s new single “Jungle” is a wicked composition. Full of smartly controlled-chaos in a musical-style almost similar to Thom Yorke’s solo-work, Flaunt quickly separates themselves from that potential direction by taking “Jungle” into a truly soaring, anthem-esque atmosphere. Solid melody, but most importantly, they’ve got themselves an idea…
I’d wager a bet that our man Charlie Funk is onto something here with his new EP, Give Me A Groove; I mean…hell, I’d give him one myself if I thought he could possibly use any more than he’s already got in him! He’s written this six-song set with sharp focus and a whole crew…
Diamonds never lose their charm. However, when you buy a diamond, be sure of the quality. You could visit a traditional gemstone jeweler and check out diamonds in various shapes, sizes and qualities for definitely, more confident and informed purchase online. You get a massive price benefit online. Often some people would choose a local…
Recalling the tenderness of Vashti Bunyan’s work, Taking Back Eden’s “Beautiful Disaster” is an absolute gem. The arrangement is impeccable with every instrument falling into the right place. Vocals express a fragile sensibility. Lyrically the song has a poetic dreamy quality to it. Production values absolutely shine through with everything from the strings to the…
Satisfying an overwhelming fan demand built over three diligent years and speaking directly to millions, Niykee Heaton unveils her new 12-track mixtape, The Bedroom Tour Playlist [Capitol Records], available today at all digital retailers. Taking its title from her sold out 2015 debut live jaunt of the same name — “The Bedroom Tour” — the…
For better or for worse, Folk music (along the Roots genre in general) have earned a spot in today’s pop music. Thanks, perhaps to the advent of sub-cultures like the Hipsters and great bands such as Mumford and Sons and Of Moster and Men who have found the way to reinvent the genre by adding…
Gold Coast based artist San Mei is set to release her new single ‘Revel’ April 22nd. 2014 and 2015 saw San Mei (Emily Hamilton) garner both international and local praise with her debut singles ‘Wars’ and ‘Brighter’ from taste makers NME, Indie Shuffleand NYLON Magazine tipping her as an artist to watch. San Mei returns…
If you are the kind of person that has a passion that is geared towards customer satisfaction and enjoyment, then you should consider a career in the hospitality industry. You can study the different divisions of hospitality. The most common include hotel management, recreation, food services and other forms of entertainment. There are so many…
MEWS NEW SINGLE Today Danish band Mew debuts their new song “Count To Ten” on Stereogum. The track is from the upcoming Transformers Roll Out album, out April 15th via Hasbro Studios and Sony Music Entertainment’s RED Associated Labels (RAL). Stream the track via Stereogum here: http://bit.ly/22o5Aif FINGERTIPS VIDEO “KISS ME” Fingertips are back and…
Behavioral addictions, chemical addictions, and psychological addictions, once they’ve reached a certain point, may lead you to seek some sort of rehab facility in order to combat them. But even with as much professional and personal help as you can get, sometimes the answer to the riddle comes in more tangential forms. And one form…
Traveling with musical equipment, even to a local show, can be a horrifying experience. There are countless tales from practicing musicians of destroyed treasures, broken bank accounts, utter heartbreak and full-on legal battles because of improperly secured musical equipment. While it can be impossible to stop a thief or a reckless employee, there are still…
Solid progression, heavy atmospheres and emotions outline the new EP from Spoken Life, a one-man project from Anthony Irvin based out of Brookhaven, PA. You’ll find yourselves surprised at the direction that the music takes…it starts out with a bright, electro-infused, gentle-melody that’s close to an Owl City kind of sound on the opening title-track…
Indie-pop quintet from the Netherlands, Janne Schra, have burst onto the scene in the United States in huge fashion. The group took one of indie music’s most eclectic artists in Unknown Mortal Orchestra and have flipped the switch on the track From The Sun. Janne Schra breathes new life into the track by utilizing less…
Scott Smith’s “Sum of Life” is folk rock at its finest. Throughout “Sum of Life” Scott Smith weaves in a little tenderness, helping to give these songs a certain charm. His earnest, forthright vocal delivery serves as the album’s core. Lyrically the songs have a sense of reassurance that helps guide them forward. By letting…
A candid celebration of the turbulent journey from lust at first sight to full-blown addiction to love, ‘Lucy’ is a blast of voluptuous urban-jungle skank layered with powerhouse drumming, sub-bass sonics and ambient electric guitar. Mixing rock’n’roll grit and heavyweight dancehall rhythms, ‘Lucy’ is steered from its contemplative melodic verses to the pumping electro-groove of…
Ari B, Boston’s new breakout artist, is releasing a song and music video for her latest single, “Break The Ice,” available on iTunes March 15 & 16. The new single follows the iTunes release of the 17-year old pop singer’s first single, “Respect.” “Break The Ice” was written by Ari B and produced by Ric…
Historically, music has been used for everything from funeral rituals to tribal celebrations. In popular culture, music is used to send out important messages focusing on today’s hot topics. Personally, individuals may use music to help them study, for working out, or for partying with friends. However, the latest research proves that music can do…
Here they come – the bold Italian mafia called The Rideouts with their third album Heart & Soul. Brazen, cool and provocative, – that’s the mixture of the hot Italian blood, rock-n-roll and soul with some secret ingredients and spices. Shake well, it’s going to be hot! You don’t really need to know much about…
Roots of Creation today released a maxi-single/EP of their newest single, “Struggle,” ahead of their grandest project to date, Livin Free. The New Hampshire-based reggae/rock/dubtronica band is recognized as a Top 20 artist on the Relix/Jamband radio chart, a festival staple (Gathering of The Vibes, Wakarusa, Closer to the Sun), and an internationally touring powerhouse.…
Sturgill Simpson will kick off his 2016 tour this May including sold-out shows at Austin’s Moody Theater (two nights), Dallas’ The Bomb Factory, Lexington’s Lexington Opera House (two nights), Knoxville’s Tennessee Theater, Louisville’s Louisville Palace and Minneapolis’ First Avenue. Remaining dates are now on-sale. See below for complete details. The tour celebrates Simpson’s highly anticipated…
Luca Boskovic Bonini, artistically known simply as Boskovic, was born in Vicenza on a cold December day in 1970. He inherited his passion for music from his father, who daily listened to classical music and was mostly attracted to Beethoven, Bach and Vivaldi. When he is 12, he casually buys a Beatles long play record…
“WE LIKE DRUGS” Comical yet sinister, Banimal stalks the stage adorned with the cast off toys of childhood. A stark industrial backbeat sets the tone for his strange, sardonic lyricism and monophonic melodies. Raw, minimal and direct, Banimal shares an analog kinship with synth-pop pioneers Devo while paralleling the paranoid themes of Talking Heads and…
Good morning & Happy St Patty’s Day to all. What a great excuse for Guinness & Jameson on a Thursday night. Now before I get too buzzed lets get to some music news and then we travel to the D to rap with A$troe The Future. Jay Z has pulled three of his biggest albums…
The Bongo Boy Rock N’ Roll TV Show is proud to present the latest episode in their Rock N’ Roll TV Show series, “LOVE TOWER”, bringing the audience 7 talented independent artists in 1 special ½ hour TV show. This Bongo Boy TV produced episode premiered Tuesday, 15th March 2016 in Portland, OR on Channel…
Atlanta psychedelic mainstays Hello Ocho are proud to announce their sophomore album In Portuguese, which will see a release on April 1. To ring in the announcement, the band has shared “In Portuguese” from the album, which is available to stream or embed HERE. Preorders for In Portuguese are now available on the band’s new…
Motivational quotes are among the factors that many people attribute to their success. Taking a look at motivational readings each day boosts motivation levels significantly and helps you achieve your goals. A motivational quote is a great way to jumpstart your day, especially when you have been feeling overwhelmed, tired or lacking a sense of…
RENE MARIE LP & SINGLE René Marie, the “outrageous” (Wall Street Journal) vocalist has taken the recording process one giant step further with the release of her most personal album on May 13. As the follow-up to 2013’s Grammy award-nominated album I Wanna Be Evil (With Love to Eartha Kitt), ‘Sound of Red’ is her…
Continuing her meteoric rise as one of electronic music’s brightest stars, Jessica Audiffred has been garnering attention around her brand and accumulating a loyal fanbase throughout the past few years. The burgeoning starlet, currently buzzing off a riveting performance at EDC in her home country Mexico, is set to unleash her high-octane single, “GTFB,” upon…
“West Coast,” mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Moby), is a return to form for the Minneapolis-based band, and marries that Minneapolis sensibility with a tribal pop-rock sound that makes you want to dance. This radio-friendly track is infused with a worldliness, kicking off with an eastern-inspired synth. “West Coast” is the lead-off track for…
