SONIC WOLVES: ‘Before The End Comes’ From Psychedelic Rock Conjurors Streaming At Revolver
Tomorrow Taxi Driver Records will drop the smoky, psychedelic rock rumblings of Before The End Comes, the new full-length from Italy’s SONIC WOLVES. Uniting current and past members of Ufomammut, The Hounds Of Hasselvander, Pentagram, and Rogue State, the record was tracked at the end of 2015 at Ampire Studio in Pistoia with Stefano Tocci serving as studio sound engineer, includes the cosmic cover renderings of Michele Carnielli (Seals Of Blackening) and will come available in CD, digital, and limited edition vinyl.
Watch Lisa Prank’s “Starting Again” Video Directed by Faye Orlove
Robin Edwards’ Seattle-based solo project has gained a dedicated following thanks to her expert marriage of a bubbly sound and all-too-relatable lyrics. Following 2014’s exceptional Crush on the World, Lisa Prank returns with a breezy but focused collection of meticulously crafted bedroom pop gems. Adult Teen is dominated by bruised romanticism, introspective longing, and a palpable sense of desire, building a sound heavily influenced by 90s pop punk and the decade’s lighthearted culture.
THE ELECTRIC SONS SHARE “COOL” VIA MYSPACE
Ranging from ebullient arena anthems to dark, hip-hop infused ballads, The Electric Sons’ world is a high energy kaleidoscope of imaginative lyrics and infectious hooks that will leave you dancing and dreaming.
Since meeting in an art school music theory class, the Atlanta band have quickly found themselves gracing major festival stages including Hangout and Voodoo Fest, and opening and touring with groups like Passion Pit, Ellie Goulding, Capital Cities, St. Lucia, Ms. Mr. and more. “It’s been unreal,” says frontman Andrew Miller. After releasing their debut EP in 2013, the Sons have found their music in national spots for Red Bull, Chevy, MTV and others and featured on outlets such as the Huffington Post, Indie Shuffle, and Earmilk. In the summer of 2016 they’ll be releasing their brand new single, ‘Cool’.
“EVERYBODY LOOKING” AT GUCCI MANE
Atlantic recording artist Gucci Mane has announced today’s release of his hugely anticipated new album. “EVERYBODY LOOKING” – the iconic rapper’s first studio album in half a decade – is available now in stores, and all DPS and streaming services.
“EVERYBODY LOOKING” was recorded in Atlanta over six days immediately following Gucci’s early release from prison last May. Due to an overwhelming response from his fans on the release of “1st Day Out Tha Feds,” Gucci decided to surprise supporters with a brand new album he recorded while on home confinement. The album is produced by Mike WiLL Made-It (Future, Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla $ign) and Zaytoven (Usher, Nicki Minaj), with additional production from Murda Beatz (Migos, Young Thug), Marz & Swae Lee (Rae Sremmurd, Beyoncé), Pluss (Beyoncé, Rae Sremmurd), Will A Fool (Future, Drake), and multiple GRAMMY® Award nominee Christopher “Drumma Boy” Gholson.
LORD OF WAR Launches New Lyric Video
Last week, atmospheric deathcore behemoths LORD OF WAR unleashed the audio lashings of their latest full-length via Unique Leader Records. Appropriately titled Suffer, the record was engineered and mixed by Daniel Castleman and Kelly Cairns (Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, Carnifex, Winds Of Plague, Molotov Solution) and mastered by Miah Lajeunesse (Whitechapel, Aegaeon).
CHECK OUT MACHINE GUN KELLY’S NEW SONG “YOUNG MAN” FEATURING CHIEF KEEF
2016 has been a great year for EST 19XX/Bad Boy/Interscope recording artist Machine Gun Kelly. He’s proven that rappers are not one dimensional.
GO FREEK RELEASES NEW SINGLE “CALL OUT”
The track is the Australian dance duo’s first single to be released by Insomniac Records / Interscope Records. Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella premiered the track on his Sirius XM Night Owl radio show in June.
THE BOOT premiere JESS & THE BANDITS’ new single
Jess and the Bandits, the UK country band led by Texan vocalist Jess Clemmons, are exclusively premiering their brand-new single “Ready Set” on The Boot.
“Ready Set” is a high-energy song that brings to mind Carrie Underwood’s new Sunday Night Football theme, “Oh, Sunday Night.” That’s not to say that Jess and the Bandits’ single has anything to do with football — but it’s a tune that will get listeners revved up for the day, the night and everything in between.
IamG RELEASES ‘LA MIA VITA’ EP TODAY
Multi-talented New Jersey hip-hop artist IamG releases his debut EP La Mia Vita today via independent Deuces Up Entertainment. The 9-track EP features guest appearances by HBK Bay Area rapper IamSu! and Rhode Island native Mike Stud. Lead single and baller anthem “100 Grand” produced by D&D premiered with a website takeover of DJ tastemaker blog Young California. Directed by Chucky Millions, the “100 Grand” music video recently premiered on Trap and Bass while the carefree, feel good banger has hit the radio airwaves nationwide and gained over 100K Soundcloud plays. La Mia Vita captures the party energy of IamG’s early mixtapes, The Movement and Ain’t Nothing To It, and adds to it the perspective of a successful independent artist with several stints on the road under his belt.
IamG Announces Upcoming EP By Dropping Latest Single ‘Right Now’
DIPLO’S MAJOR LAZER RELEASES “COLD WATER” FEATURING JUSTIN BIEBER AND MØ
Major Lazer—the global musical collaboration between Diplo, Walshy Fire and Jillionaire—premiere “Cold Water” featuring Justin Bieber and MØ today. The new single, written and produced with the help of Benny Blanco and Ed Sheeran, is out today via Mad Decent/Def Jam.
BOYS Unleash Debut Single ‘Nice Guys’
London dream pop outfit BOYS have announced the upcoming release of their first single Nice Guys, taken from their debut EP out later this summer. Recorded and produced with Yuck’s Max Bloom, the track is a real statement of intent with the band’s dreamy lo-fi sound and innovative songwriting particularly evident in this first release.
Exclusive Premiere: Gnash Ft. Olivia O’Brien “I Hate U, I Love U (Deepend Remix)”
After the massive succes of their breakthrough remix for ‘Matt Simons – Catch & Release’, Deepend is proud to present their special remix for Gnash. The Dutch DJ’s and Producers have managed to stay close to the original vibe of the song and added their signature deep grooves. In addition they recorded a live string ensemble to highlight the emotion of the song.
FENCES FIRST SINGLE “BUFFALO FEET” PREMIERING NOW ON NOISEY
Votiv Music and Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Fences (Chris Mansfield) are excited to present his brand new six-song EP titled To The Tall Trembling Trees (pre-order). Being released on Friday, September 9, To The Tall Trembling Trees serves as the first set of official music from Fences since his 2014 offering, Lesser Oceans, and is a collection signifying a new chapter and total autonomy for Mansfield. Free from the machinations of a major label, Mansfield went back to basics for his forthcoming offering. He whittled down 40-odd songs, parsing away what he calls “audible diary entries” from actual compositions and recording the entire EP in his Brooklyn apartment in just three days. The first from the upcoming collection, “Buffalo Feet,” is now premiering over at Noisey.
REGINA SPEKTOR “BLEEDING HEART” AVAILABLE NOW
Regina Spektor returns with her seventh album Remember Us To Life out September 30 on Sire/Warner Bros. Records. Fans who pre-order the standard or deluxe edition digital format of the album from iTunes or Amazon, or any format via ReginaSpektor.com will receive downloads of 4 tracks, including the first single “Bleeding Heart,” in advance of the September 30th album release date.
The new LP marks Spektor’s first outing since 2012’s What We Saw From The Cheap Seats, which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Album Chart and her Grammy-nominated theme song “You’ve Got Time” for the hit Netflix show Orange Is The New Black. Recently it was announced that Spektor has recorded George Harrison’s classic “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” for the animated film Kubo and The Two Strings, to be released on August 19.
HAMILTON LEITHAUSER + ROSTAM RELEASE NEW SONG “A 1000 TIMES”
In the spirit of collaborations, not unlike those of David Byrne and Brian Eno, each musician’s individuality remains in tact, while in fact, both Hamilton’s identity as a singer and Rostam’s as a producer seem to reach new heights.
The Big Bend share video for “Su La Ley”
“Su La Ley” is the delightfully folky, stripped-down final track on Celebrate, and follows the album’s previous singles “Chain Smoking” (SoundCloud), and the title track “Celebrate” (SoundCloud). Based in Pittsburgh, The Big Bend is led by Chet Vincent, a regular fixture of the the city’s quietly thriving music scene, who’s established a reputation as one of the city’s most dedicated figures. Celebrate is the band’s fourth album and has all the hallmarks of a career milestone, calling to mind early-’70s Neil Young in its songwriting, with vocals reminiscent of The Mountain Goats’ John Darnielle.
KEHLANI UNLEASHES SEXY NEW TRACK “DISTRACTION”
Just one week ago, Kehlani unveiled “CRZY” – the savage lead single from her highly-anticipated debut album, and follow-up to her critically-acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated mixtape YOU SHOULD BE HERE.
Today, the young R&B songstress is serving up a sexy new song “Distraction” from the forthcoming album due this fall. On the Pop & Oak x Toro produced track, Kehlani is looking for someone who is down to be her distraction, but only if they understand the parameters… which are completely on her terms: “I need you to give me your time, I need you to not wanna be mine.”
VOGUE FEATURES YUNA FOR RAMADAN DIARY
Malaysian singer-songwriter, Yuna, recently partnered with Vogue for a Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri diary while visiting her home country of Malaysia. In the diary, Yuna takes readers from her 18-hour flight to Malaysia to an intimate stylist fitting for the perfect Raya dress. Check out the full diary at Vogue here.
Fir Cone Children Premieres “Cry Cry Cry
Fir Cone Children is the brainchild of Alexander Leonard Donat from Berlin, Germany who started his one-man-band in 2015 with “Everything Is Easy”, which was called “The soundtrack of the summer” by several reviewers. Dreamy Punk Rock, strictly limited to 2 minutes per song, made for the short attention span of children, because it’s the youngest that are in the focus of this band. Donat wrote the first album for his then one year old daughter, now, with the birth of his second girl there comes the second one: “Firconium,” due for release July 29th, is packed with melodies and pop appeal that even children can sing along to, yet the music is lo-fi, loud, full of energy, distortion and love for life, dream pop the punk way, it comes straight out of a garage in the sky.
Birdtalker Releases “Graveclothes” Single
Nashville alternative group Birdtalker has released the second single from its debut EP, Just This. The single, “Graveclothes,” was premiered by Americana music blog Mother Church Pew which called the track, “…a festival-ready rollicking strummer…” The single is now available to purchase and stream at iTunes and Spotify.
Dani Green of Birdtalker says the song is, “…about coming to the realization that you’re responsible for your own happiness. It’s a song about getting out of your head, and getting out of your way.” “Graveclothes” follows the release of the band’s debut single, “Heavy,” which has amassed over 500,000 plays at Spotify since releasing on June 24.
STEFAN ALEXANDER RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “SKELETON”
Today, multi-talented artist Stefan Alexander releases “Skeleton”, a pop infused track with R&B and electro influences. Highlighted by buoyant rhythms and Stefan’s silky vocals, “Skeleton” is the kind of track that’s so good it rattles your bones. The NYC-based singer and multi-instrumentalist seamlessly melds elements of classic soul and contemporary pop to create a style all his own. Of the single, Stefan says, “The song is about a very close friend I had in high school, but I rounded the friendship up to a romantic relationship for the sake of the sog. The friendship ended in such a confusing and terrible way that it forever changed how I thought about the longevity of any relationship, both romantic and platonic.”
Coolwater Set Premieres Brand New Single “The Coast”
Coolwater Set have teamed up with Earmilk to premiere their incredible new single, “The Coast,” featuring Grammy-nominated artist/producer/remixer RAC and Jvzel. The track is the first listen from the group’s debut mini-album, set to be released later this year by Cherrytree Records/Brednbutter and features collabs from the likes of Lyrics Born, Adrian Delgado, Problem, Clyde Carson, amongst others. Be sure to check out “The Coast”, premiering with Earmilk HERE.
CC Mose premieres Americana tinged “A Sad Song”
“I want to see sideways, when I’m looking straight ahead, and I want to know what death holds for me” sings Chris Robbins – an NYC-based songwriter taking cover under the moniker CC Mose. Those words (which are the opening lyrics to Robbins’ debut album as CC Mose) serve as the perfect introduction to the next eleven tracks of melancholy pop perfection known as Beat Me. Bridging the gap between lo-fi darling and sun-burnt hymnist, Robbins quietly reminds us throughout the record that not even the warbliest, scuzziest, blown-out, digital bliss can stand without the foundation of a well crafted song.
REIGNWOLF UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE “HARDCORE” OUT TODAY
Reignwolf releases his brand new single “Hardcore” today at all digital retailers via Stardog Records/Republic Records. Check it out HERE.
Produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning visionary Mike Dean [Kanye West, Jay-Z], the song twists a proto-punk industrial transmission through a swell of hard rock excess, screeching with an intensity that’s equally hyper-charged and hypnotic. Think of it as a shotgun marriage between Queens of the Stone Age and Yeezus, and you’re only halfway there…
PHOEBE RYAN SHARES “DOLLAR BILL” FT. KID INK (LUCAS NORD REMIX)
Columbia Records indie-pop artist Phoebe Ryan has unveiled a brand new reworking of her current single: “Dollar Bill” ft. Kid Ink (Lucas Nord Remix) – check it out HERE. The Swedish producer/DJ puts his own unique spin on the song and gives it a whole new electronic sound. The original track, produced by Kyle Shearer, was released earlier this month and already has over 1 Million Spotify streams. The fun and playful visual for the song follows Phoebe and friends as they take on the lively city of Las Vegas.
Macklemore Combines w/ Iconic DnB Producer Netsky for ‘Rio’
Belgian producer and DJ Netsky today releases an explosive new take on his original single ‘Rio’, featuring Grammy winning rapper and performer Macklemore. Fully embracing the frenetic energy of the original, Macklemore’s flow fantastically overlays the original instrumentation, flexing the Grammy winner’s versatile ability over any BPM.
Alexis Keegan’s Anthemic “Everything”
“Everything” is the second single from Alexis Keegan this summer. This upbeat single is a pop summer anthem, filled with a liveliness that makes listeners want to sing along. Audiofemme premiered the track, stating that it “strikes a balance between bubblegum goodness and soulful, anthemic indiepop.” Following her release of “There Will Be Love” in late May, the singer has been finishing up new singles, and just wrapped a tour with American Idol winner Lee Dewyze. Alexis Keegan is an LA-based soul-pop singer, that has played shows with Kate Voegele, Tyler Hilton, Howie Day, and more. Her single “Worry No More” charted on the AC and Hot AC Mediabase charts and the Billboard AC Indicator chart. After a debilitating thyroid condition and a long recovery process put her out of commission for a year – and ultimately changed the creative course of her life, Alexis’ intense desire and work ethic following this helped her create this single, as well as several others. Alexis will be releasing more music this summer and fall.
JUSTIN MICHAEL WILLIAMS RELEASES VISUALLY STUNNNING MUSIC VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE “HERE WITH ME”
Three years ago, Justin Michael Williams sat next to his grandmother on her death bed in her final days of battling cancer as she asked him a question that changed his life forever. “If you were in my shoes and knew you were going to die in two months, what would you do?” Williams immediately responded with, “I would drop everything I’m doing and finally record an album.”
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH UNVEIL NEW VIDEO FOR UPCOMING SINGLE “I APOLOGIZE”
Five Finger Death Punch has unveiled the video for their next single “I Apologize,” worldwide on Vevo today. Culled from their sixth studio album, Got Your Six, the chilling clip follows Ivan Moody through a cemetery housing our era’s most notable deceased rock icons, ranging from Elvis to Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse to Jimi Hendrix. The clip was shot at Los Angeles’ famed Angelus Rosedale Cemetery with Nathan Cox directing the band-conceived storyline. Watch the video here.
Slothrust Premiere “Horseshoe Crab” Via Stereogum
Today, Slothrust debut “Horseshoe Crab,” the first single off their third LP, via Stereogum.
With their long-awaited third album Everyone Else, Slothrust deliver ten riveting anthems that reward repeated listens. The songs grab the ear and pierce the psyche with complex arrangements and lyrical depth intensified by guitarist/vocalist Leah Wellbaum’s penetrating vocal delivery.
Harry Romero feat. Robert Owens “Back” (Kölsch Remix)
Danish techno and house producer Kölsch provides a darkly modern treatment to Harry Romero’s hit throwback, out now on Subliminal Records. Debuted on Mixmag, Kölsch brings roaring tension, building synths and deep bass to Romero and Robert Owens’ 2004 classic “I Go Back.”
Respected by peers and house music audiences alike, Harry Romero has stood as an integral artist on Subliminal Records since its inception. A fan favorite at world-renowned venues including London’s Ministry of Sound and Pacha Ibiza, Romero has released on Ovum, Suara, Circus, Maya Records and more throughout his career, in addition to running the successful Bambossa Records. Romero continues to celebrate the success of “Rude,” his latest single on Subliminal, featuring Jessica Eve and RT.
Summer is here and the Fingertips wanted to celebrate it the best way: with a new video! F
ilmed during their most recent tour in Los Angeles, “Kiss Me” is a hymn to passion and here it is, brightened by California’s golden sun! The song tells us about love at first sight and the rebellion hearts can cause when sped up by it.
KATY PERRY RELEASES TEASER FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO RISE
Katy has created a powerful message of hope, an anthem of conviction, perseverance, and transformation. “I hope this song can inspire us to heal, unite, and rise together.” – Katy Perry
ELECTRIFYING AUSTRALIIAN DUO GO FREEK RELEASES “CALL OUT”
Hot on the heels of their ‘Interconnected’ EP and a global tour, Go Freek have delivered another red hot single – the first since they collaborated with Dom Dolla to produce the ARIA Club Chart-topping masterpiece “Define.” Their latest creation, titled “Call Out,” serves up a dynamic follow up to the massive “Define” that is sure to leave fans screaming for more from this rapidly rising Australian outfit.
BLONDE ROSES UNVEIL DEBUT SINGLE “BULLET”
Alternative Blues/Rockers BLONDE ROSES meld gritty alternative tunes with a splash of rock n’ roll and southern blues to create a harmonious union. Lifelong friends, the 4-piece are strongly influenced from the 60’s and 70’s and coin these decades as a main component to their songwriting. With a little throwback mixed with personal strife, the band delivers honest and real lyrics about overcoming something and gaining strength from destruction. Off their forthcoming EP release (yet to be announced!) comes “Bullet” a song that details the fragility and beauty of life – the circle of life, death, renewal, and birth.
VIBE PREMIER! JACOB LATIMORE ASSISTS WITH PAL B JUSTICE’S “FALL BACK GAME”
Long time friends and Milwaukee natives, B. Justice and Jacob Latimore are just two dudes hanging out, doing what dudes do; discussing females, in Justice’s first visual offering from his upcoming Rico Love-hosted project, “Immortal”, due out later this summer. The video debuted on Vibe yesterday. Using a host of double entendres, the guys let these females know in no uncertain terms that not only are their motives for wanting to chill under scrutiny, they will be subject to the fade away regardless of how fine they may be if they don’t come correct.
MTV NETWORKS EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERES PIERCE THE VEIL’S MUSIC VIDEO, “CIRCLES”
Pierce The Veil, one of the hottest breaking bands in the alternative/rock world today, will see its music video “Circles” exclusively premiered on MTV today, airing on AMTV, AMTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Live and mtvU beginning at 6:00AM ET. “Circles” will also be available via MTV’s Snapchat Discovery channel as well as on VEVO.
