HIGH ON FIRE Unleashes “The Black Plot” Animated Video
World-renowned heavy metal power trio HIGH ON FIRE has premiered a new music video for the song “The Black Plot”. Created by Skinner and Hey Beautiful Jerk, “The Black Plot” video, which made its broadcast debut on Adult Swim, is an animated tour de force and a wild psychedelic fantasy epic. “The Black Plot” is taken from HIGH ON FIRE’s latest album, Luminiferous, a record hailed as “masterful” by Pitchfork and “badass” by Consequence of Sound.
“I wanted to make an animated short film with Hey Beautiful Jerk, I just didn’t know how completely crazy it would get,” says Skinner. “At first I thought we should do a real simple story with action fights to wear down the timing a little bit. But then I thought, fuck it, here’s a super complicated story with a million characters and it’s off the wall crazy and shit. Wanna do it?”
DWIGHT YOAKAM’S “GUITARS, CADILLACS” PREMIERES ON ROLLING STONE COUNTRY
Dwight Yoakam’s “Guitars, Cadillacs” from his forthcoming bluegrass record Swimmin’ Pools, Movie Stars…premieres on Rolling Stone Country today. The album is set for release September 23 via Sugar Hill Records. Of the track, Rolling Stone Country says, “Dwight Yoakam’s new, stripped-down version of ‘Guitars, Cadillacs’ captures the essence of the singer-songwriter’s upcoming bluegrass-based album.”
NEW MANDOLIN ORANGE SINGLE “HEY STRANGER” DEBUTS TODAY
Acclaimed North Carolina-based band Mandolin Orange—about whom No Depression recently raved, “The voices of Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz were seemingly destined to make music and beautiful sounds together in harmony…the music they make is nothing short of perfection”—debuts their latest single, “Hey Stranger,” online today.
CASTLECOMER ANNOUNCE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘JUDY’
clectic rock band Castlecomer have today announced the video for their new single Judy, an exploration of a taboo relationship from the perspective of the weaker party, out September 23. The group have also set a date for the release of their new EP All Of The Noise, a dynamic and experimental take on classic guitar pop, to be released October 7. To celebrate, Castlecomer will embark on an East Coast tour in November, kicking off in Wollongong on Thursday November 17, then playing Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and finishing up in Byron Bay on Saturday December 16.
Harts Releases New Video For ‘Power’
Harts’ first official video in years doesn’t disappoint, featuring the flamboyant rock, soul and funk star showcasing his signature stage moves amongst the psychedelic colours and imagery that permeate Smoke Fire Hope Desire. The video was directed by Young Black Youth (who previously directed clips for Gang Of Youths’ ‘Benevolence Riots’ and Allday’s ‘Right Now’), who described the clip as, “a celebration of the power of humanity and youth in particular. Juxtaposed with the beauty and power of nature.”
“Sexy Cowboy” Video
Coming straight out of the hot Hamilton music scene in Canada, Jonny Debt delivers the downright erotic new single, ‘Sexy Cowboy’ produced by two-time Grammy Award winner Steve Bigas, released Friday 28th October.
Seeping with dirty Folk-Rock from the get go, “Sexy Cowboy” explodes with guitar tones so filthy, they should be kept on the top shelf. Debt creates a steamy musical threesome by combining his unique songwriting and vocal hooks with erotic guitars taken from a world where vintage riffs meet the iconic production of the late 90’s/early 2000’s western rock scene. Picture credible catchy Folk-Rock mixed with the unashamedly good Kid Rock (his good stuff) and Beck at his best.
LUNARIOS ‘ENTRA’ EP
“My name is lunarios I’m located right outside Washington DC and I’m Peruvian American. I use music as a way for me to vent so I mostly write about my past experiences and encounters. I made the EP in about a weeks time. I was going thru some slight stuff at the moment so I was avoiding everyone so I used that time to vent and make music. The EP is about those late night encounters, impulsive emotions/actions and letting things go. Its a story about getting over past relationships and how both sides can be wrong. In the end all you have is you so be yourself and never put anything or anyone before your happiness.’
ICYMI PREMIERE NEW VIDEO VIA DEAD PRESS
Blink 182, Paramore and All Time Low are just a few of the influences shining through on the huge new single from ICYMI, “Get Out” – set for release this September and originally premiered via Punktastic, the new video has been premiered today via Dead Press.
The four-piece pop-punk hopefuls from Gloucestershire have recently signed to Sound-hub records (the same people who brought you Liverpool Sound City performers, I Set The Sea On Fire) and are making their powerful debut with a pop-punk snarl. Bright, urgent guitar riffs are paired seamlessly with the commanding vocals of Elin Allan in ‘Get Out’ and the soaring hooks on offer deliver enormous promise of what’s to come for ICYMI.
Jack White shares surprise Michel Gondry video for “City Lights”
Third Man Records is pleased to share the genius surprise gift they received from their friend Michel Gondry. On his own and without anyone’s knowledge, the legendary filmmaker shot a video for “City Lights,” which he sent them the other night. The video is Gondry’s fifth visual collaboration with The White Stripes. “City Lights” was written for The White Stripes’ GET BEHIND ME SATAN but then forgotten until White revisited the 2005 album for Third Man’s Record Store Day 2015 vinyl reissue and finished the recording in 2016. The track is the first new, worldwide commercially released song by The White Stripes since 2008.
PETE YORN’S NEW VIDEO, “I’M NOT THE ONE,” FEATURING CHARLOTTE MCKINNEY
Pete Yorn has unveiled the official video for his new single, “I’m Not The One.” Directed by Delaney Bishop (Marilyn Manson, Little Boots, Nite Jewel), the clip features Charlotte McKinney, who is best known for being a Guess girl, starring in a recent Super Bowl ad that became a global viral sensation, and appearing in Season 20 of “Dancing with the Stars.” McKinney has also just been cast in the upcoming Baywatch film, set for release in 2017 by Paramount Pictures.Beginning today and continuing through Sunday, September 18, the video can be viewed exclusively on HowardStern.com.
“I really liked her performance in a “Funny or Die” video about Coachella. When casting the lead for the video, we felt she could really evoke an icy, classic beauty reminiscent of lead actresses in Hitchcock films – and that was the style and aesthetic we were aiming for,” said Pete Yorn.
2016’s Happiest States in America – WalletHub Study
With research proving that money can contribute to happiness — at least, up to a certain dollar amount — the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis of 2016’s Happiest States in America.
To find the states that are home to the happiest Americans, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 28 key metrics. Our data set ranges from emotional health to income level to sports participation rate.
DUA LIPA PREMIERES ‘BLOW YOUR MIND (MWAH)’ VIDEO
Today, Dua Lipa releases the video for her first official U.S. single, ‘Blow Your Mind (Mwah)’ off of her highly anticipated self-titled debut album, out February 10th on Warner Bros. Records. The single has been streamed over 6 million times on Spotify and is already in the Top 40 on Shazam. NYLON included ‘Blow Your Mind (Mwah)’ in their “17 Best Music Releases of the Week,” proclaiming that the track’s “irresistibly upbeat synths and toe-tapping beats makes it worthy of hitting repeat,” and V Magazine has declared “our girl Dua Lipa strikes again with another smash single.” This follows her global success on previous hits ‘Hotter Than Hell’ and ‘Be The One’, collectively reaching #1 on iTunes across 21 countries and top #5 on iTunes in 65 countries.
LOVERBOY STARS IN NEW NATIONAL CAR RENTAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN WITH SEINFELD’s PATRICK WARBURTO
Canadian rock legends LOVERBOY – featuring original members vocalist Mike Reno, guitarist Paul Dean, keyboardist Doug Johnson and drummer Matt Frenette – have become pop culture staples and heroes to a new generation of rock fans, and are now set for even more exposure with a TV campaign for National Car Rental, which started rolling out on the first weekend of the NFL season on Sunday.
The spot for National Car Rental features the band and major fan Patrick Warburton, best known for his roles as David Puddy in Seinfeld, the title character in The Tick and Johnny Johnson on NewsRadio, as well as the voice of Family Guy’s paraplegic police officer Joe Swanson. After Warburton touts that four out of five National rentals result in a free upgrade, the group piles into the rental car with Warburton and drives home the commercial’s message with the title of one of their many hits, “Lovin’ Every Minute of It.” There is also a digital short, specifically made available on National Car Rental’s YouTube channel, with Warburton having the group autograph their Get Lucky album, and pledging his devotion.
Blow The Roof Records welcome back Aerot with ‘Zero Gravity’
Up and coming Mexican DJ and producer Aerot has been making huge waves in his native country thanks to his vast array of Electro infused Progressive House bombs – it’s no surprise that he has quickly become one of South America’s most exciting new talents. Based in Guanajuato, Aerot is the mastermind behind hits such as ‘Abroad’ and ‘Grinder’, which has led to upcoming gigs at Sirilo Music Festival – featuring alongside A-List stars such as Vinai and Cassette on the MainStage – a colossal achievement for any calibre of artist.
WATCH VIDEO FOR TINIE TEMPAH’S “GIRLS LIKE”
Rapper/singer Tinie Tempah has scored seven No. 1 singles in his native UK, including his latest, “Girls Like,” featuring singer Zara Larsson. Tempah’s charismatic, autobiographical rhymes weave seamlessly around the track’s rhythmic and insistent electro-bounce before its powerful pop hook pounds into prominence.
LEANN RIMES SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER WITH THE TODAY IS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2016
Break out the tinsel, candy canes and hang your stockings because world renowned Grammy Award® winning vocalist, LeAnn Rimes is packing up her sleigh and hitting the road this December for her annual holiday themed tour called, “Today is Christmas Tour 2016.” Presale tickets and VIP Packages will be available for Fan Club members on September 13th at 10:00 AM. Tickets go on-sale to the general public on September 16th (times vary).
The tour shares a name with LeAnn’s 2015 holiday album, “Today is Christmas,” which was the No.1 New Christmas Music seller in Target Stores countrywide and this year they are bringing it back. “Today is Christmas” reached Number #2 on Billboard Holiday Album Charts and the first single “Celebrate Me Home,” a duet with Gavin DeGraw, was the #2 most played new Christmas track last year.
SONGWRITER BELINDA ESQUER SHARES FIRST SINGLE “LOOK INSIDE” VIA PUREVOLUME
ucson, AZ-based, by way of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, singer songwriter Belinda Esquer is pleased to announce her sophomore effort The Truth. Available October 28, 2016, The Truth marks Esquer’s most personal and compelling collection of recordings to date. Recorded by Steven Lee Tracy at St. Cecilia Studio in downtown Tucson, the seven songs on the record seamlessly blend Americana and electronic elements with a mix of Latin influences. To celebrate the release, Esquer is making the first single, “Look Inside,” available for free download via PureVolme.
AGNES OBEL UNVEILS THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “GOLDEN GREEN”
Agnes Obel has released the mesmerizing animated video for her new single “Golden Green.” Directed by acclaimed visual artist Jonas Bjerre – who is also the frontman for the Platinum Danish alt/rock band MEW – the video is available to view here.
“I was honored to take on the task of making a video for this beautiful song,” says Bjerre. “The bells that emphasize the rhythm through the song, for some reason they made me think of blinking lights, and glass – glass being a recurring theme in Agnes’s new songs. As she told me more about the song, I started having ideas for some kind of internal world, maybe a world inside someone’s head, where various thoughts and feelings are in opposition, depicted as animated versions of Agnes, struggling to find harmony.”
Swedish producer Norde releases new single ‘Missing You’
Norde is a Swedish writer, producer and performer, whose debut single Every Single Night released last year saw him garner some great pick-up from online tastemakers YourEDM, Dancing Astronaut, Discobelle, Earmilk, Mr Revillz. Clocking up over 3 million hits, it peaked at #2 in Spotify’s Swedish Viral chart and was supported by Tiësto, Martin Garrix and Ellie Goulding.
Norde has proven that Sweden is taking experimental pop music to a whole new level. In the past 9 months he has remixed Seinabo Sey’s ‘Poetic’, as well as Mavrick’s single ‘Remedy’, and now most recently Lucas Nord’s ‘Don’t Need Your Love’ on Cosmos.
Monster Rally announces album ‘Mystery Cove,’ shares new track “Pelicans”
When the beach party film revival arrives, Ted Feighan (aka Monster Rally) will be the Ennio Morricone of its resurgence. ‘Mystery Cove,’ the forthcoming Monster Rally album, is a soundtrack to an imaginary movie both fit for the vaults of TMC and primed for a grindhouse exploitation flick screening. Mystery Cove contains a narrative arc of young lovers on an island getaway. As the grooves spin, Monster Rally reveals a cabalistic presence in the jungle that leads them on an adventure of surf competitions (“The Big Surf”), voodoo terror (“Tourismo”), and plenty of slushy cocktails (“After Hours”). The occult meets the salt-rimmed rum mix on Mystery Cove.
ETHEREAL RIFFIAN premiere documentary video
Kiev-based rockers Ethereal Riffian in association with Robustfelow Prods have premiered a 30 minute Mini-Documentary titled “Robust Rehearsal Vol. II: Bobina Records & Ethereal Riffian”.
The video, which covers a five year period of the band including their first two albums “Shaman’s Visions” (2011) and “Aeonian” (2014), offers live-in-studio clips, interview segments and snippets of live performances. It also features showcases work from Etherial Riffian’s latest effort, “I AM. Deathless” EP, released earlier this year.
ONE OK ROCK SIGNS TO FUELED BY RAMEN
Fueled By Ramen has announced the signing of widely acclaimed Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK. The landmark deal will see ONE OK ROCK releasing their as-yet-untitled new album at the top of 2017. The group’s approaching English language album will be heralded by lead single “Taking Off” which is set to debut September 16th.
LIVERPOOL DUO OVVLS RELEASE NEW SINGLE “ABANDONED SHIP”
Liverpool duo OVVLS (pronounced “Owls”) complete their Recrudescence Singles Trilogy with the release of “Abandoned Ship” today via Deathly Records. Recrudescence is the revival of material or behavior that had previously been stabilized, settled, or diminished.
INTERSCOPE RECORDS ARTIST LEON ELSE PREMIERES VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “BLACK CAR” AT I-D.VICE.COM
Edgy and urgent, “Black Car,” created in collaboration with producer François Tétaz (Gotye, Kimbra, Architecture in Helsinki), reveals the British singer, songwriter, musician, and dancer’s artistic complexity and vast musical palette (among his inspirations: David Bowie, Prince, Queen). Else stars in the video with actress/model Suki Waterhouse (The Divergent Series: Insurgent, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies).
SUMMER MOON RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “WITH YOU TONIGHT”
The Strokes bassist Nikolai Fraiture takes a turn as front man for the “underground supergroup” (NME) Summer Moon, who will be releasing their debut single “With You Tonight” Friday. Check out a visualizer for the track ahead of its release HERE.
The demo version of the track, which surfaced earlier this year, triggered so much excitement and buzz around Fraiture’s new band that it was eventually chosen as a “track of the week” by the NME and was featured as the soundtrack for Alexa Chung’s collaboration with AG Jeans.
GUY SEBASTIAN DROPS NEW SINGLE “CANDLE”
After what can only be described as an incredible career to date, today Australian superstar GUY SEBASTIAN is surprising fans with a brand new track, ‘Candle’ which is at radio and available to purchase now through Sony Music Entertainment Australia.
This brand new single is the first piece of work to be heard from new material that came out of an inspiring studio session with Guy’s good friends Jon Hume and Trey Campbell. What started with a drum loop has finished as a belter of a tune, as Guy takes a bold step towards his true musical influences, channeling the grunt of Lenny Kravitz whilst still maintaining his signature soulful vocal. Written for his wife Jules (and her favourite so far) this growling contemporary serenade is about kicking aside temptations on the road when you know the key to your heart is waiting at home.
Boston Ballet Presents North American Premiere of Ivan Liška’s Le Corsaire
Boston Ballet’s 53rd season begins with the North American premiere of Ivan Liška’s adventure and romance-filled Le Corsaire, with music by Adolphe Adam, Léo Delibes, Cesare Pugni, Riccardo Drigo, and Prinz von Oldenburg, performed by the Boston Ballet Orchestra. The narrative follows a beautiful maiden, a wealthy aristocrat determined to add her to his harem, and a dashing pirate even more resolved to save her. Based on Marius Petipa’s 19th-century classic, Liška’s version of Le Corsaire was created for the Bavarian State Ballet in 2007. Liška enlisted the assistance of dance historian Doug Fullington to decipher the choreography from its original Stepanov dance notation, which is housed in Harvard University Library’s Theatre Collection. Le Corsaire will run from October 27 to November 6, 2016 at the Boston Opera House.
“Le Corsaire hails from the golden era of classical ballet, and it hasn’t been in our repertoire for several years,” said Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. “Liška’s production is magnificent, with opportunities for spectacular, virtuoso dancing; technically challenging roles for both men and women; and brilliant corps de ballet scenes with stylish costumes and sets.”
SARA JACKSON-HOLMAN STREAMS ‘DIDN’T GO TO THE PARTY’
Sara Jackson-Holman is now streaming her new album ‘Didn’t Go To The Party’ on The 405. The record is set to release via Expunged Records next week, on September 16th.
A Festival, A Parade Stream New Single ‘If Dogs Could Talk’
Alternative rockers A Festival, A Parade have announced the forthcoming release of their brand new single ‘If Dogs Could Talk’. The Newcastle outfit’s unique blend of intricate, melodic rock has already been championed by many in the North East and this newest release is sure to bring them firmly into the national spotlight.
With their sound evoking early comparisons to The National, Frightened Rabbit and Preoccupations, the four-piece, made up of Joe Allan (vocals, guitar), Reece Spencer (lead guitar), Ollie Winn (bass) and Liam Tellum (drums), have already played a number of hectic live shows alongside the likes of Maximo Park, Public Service Broadcasting and VANT and their profile is only set to rise further in the coming months.
THE GROWLERS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
Cult Records is thrilled to announce the release of City Club, the forthcoming new album by The Growlers on September 30.
The album was co-produced by Julian Casablancas (The Strokes / Founder of Cult Records) and Shawn Everett (this year’s Grammy Award winner for his work with Alabama Shakes). City Club was recorded earlier this year in Everett’s studio in downtown Los Angeles, which served as inspiration for the album title and cover art.
Known for their relentless touring schedule and DIY work ethic, the band is one of the most exciting independent success stories of recent years.
High Sunday “Wonderland”
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, High Sunday bring sizzling energy and a massive hip-hop presence to their debut single, “Wonderland.” The group is an eclectic mix of talents that include Eddie Core, Ike Deezl, Nick Fazekas, Evann Lewis, Nicole Row, Drin Elliot and Ryan Evangelista; who consistently produce a fresh take on the genre by combining elements from Jazz, Rock, Reggae and Funk. They count their influences among Hip-Hop heavyweights like Eminem and Outkast, while incorporating an infusion of rock akin to the likes of Hendrix and The Doors. It’s a sound that rejects typical genre convictions in the pursuit of creating an unforgettable experience.
KORBEE DEBUT NEW VIDEO FOR “HEY CHILD”
With soaring, cinematic melodies and sincere lyrics with finesse, LA duo Korbee recently teamed with Grammy-Award Winning Producer David Garcia (TobyMac, Mandisa, Tori Kelly) and Executive Producer Mark Endert (Rihanna, Madonna, Gavin Degraw, Maroon 5, The Fray, Sara Bareilles) to record their exciting new single, ‘Hey Child’.
Magnifico Unveils New Video for ‘Tivoli’ ft Camille Bertault
A major star in Solvenia with a succession of huge hits across mainland Europe, Magnifico, is the Balkan’s answer to both Harry Belafonte and Dean Martin.
It’s a bold claim, but Magnifico’s status as chansonnier, Balkan chameleon and bonafide musical hero is cemented, not only through the release of ‘Here I Come, Here I Go’ a track that has to date earned over ten million views on YouTube, but also through his iconic status among the European LBGT community who regard the musician as one of their strongest allies and champions. Magnifico’s work with transexual vocalists Sestra inspired debate across Slovenia, culminating in parliamentary debate.
Gothic Tropic shares new track “Don’t Give Me Up” via Bullett
The brainchild of Cecilia Della Peruti, Gothic Tropic keeps the vibe playful and punchy, bringing audiences into a new era of female rock nobility, nodding to stars like Debbie Harry, and Chrissie Hynde. Delivering a blend of Richard Lloyd and Nile Rodgers on guitar, Gothic Tropic’s Della Peruti has won sponsorships with Fender, and leading pedal manufacturers, and works professionally as a touring and session player for Charli XCX, BØRNS, and more.
HIP HOP ARTIST EDDY FISH RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “TRAP GODZ”
Up and coming Hip Hop artist Eddy Fish unveils his brand new single “Trap Godz” to his fans and new fans alike. The hugely anticipated new single “Trap Godz” is poised to be a hit following his popular smash hit single, “Whole Lotta Money.”
Fans will have the opportunity to have an exclusive first listen to the much-anticipated new single “Trap Godz” from Eddy Fish live with his upcoming East Coast tour and through iTunes.
Max Styler Unveils Beautiful Single “Awakening”
im Mak protégé Max Styler continues his impressive foray into bass music with the dreamy futuristic vocal offering “Awakening (feat. CXLOE).” The single is the first track off his forthcoming EP, due out on Dim Mak this fall. Styler may be young, but he boasts a polished and versatile profile that touches on house, trap, future bass, and even hip-hop.
So-Cal rock trio Kyng is set to release their new studio album, Breathe In The Water, on October 7 via Razor & Tie. Produced by Machine (Lamb of God, Clutch) the album was recorded at The Machine Shop Recording Studio in Austin, TX and is the follow up to 2014’s Burn the Serum. The album is available for pre-order now at iTunes, Amazon; Google Play and Merchnow.
Breathe In The Water is frontloaded with the type of impassioned vocals that erupt from the depths of the gut, unforgettable blues-soaked riffs, and pulverizing rhythmic clap. Driven by frontman/guitarist Eddie Veliz, the three-piece band also features drummer Pepe Clarke Magana and bassist Tony Castaneda. They take a no-nonsense approach to music: free of pretense, studio trickery and gimmicks. The result is a collection of songs that is real and raw, addressing themes of anger, loss and desperation. Original cover artwork by Conor Nolan reflects topics running throughout the album. Brian Blickle (Baroness) and Zach Blair (Rise Against) are guest collaborators.
Florian Paetzold “Love Will Never Do”
Returning with his second release on Tiësto’s sub-label AFTR:HRS, up-and-coming German producer Florian Paetzold brings us his latest single “Love Will Never Do.” Pairing its’ alluring vocals, calming sweeps and addictive melody, “Love Will Never Do” is the perfect groovy track to transition from summer to fall season.
ADAM TORRES PREMIERES “SOME BEAST WILL FIND YOU BY NAME”
Adam Torres premiered his new video for “Some Beast Will Find You By Name” – off his new album Pearls To Swine – today via Gorilla Vs Bear. Described as “beautifully surreal” with “haunting, fever-dreamlike visuals.”Jackal Steps into Grime Territory with MC
Jammin in New Original “Gunshot”
Riding beyond his blazing hot summer which included major festival appearances at events such as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest and Paradiso Festival, Jackal unleashes his newest original effort “Gunshot” featuring UK MC Jammin.
Two Door Cinema Club Unveil “Bad Decisions” Video
TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB today unveil via Billboard the video for their single, “Bad Decisions” off of the band’s highly anticipated third album, Gameshow. The album is available to pre-order now and due out October 14th on Glassnote Records.
Moaning Cities Premieres New Single “Vertigo Rising” Via Third Outing
Moaning Cities is a psychedelic rock’n’roll band formed in Brussels late 2011, they released an eponym EP in 2012 coming straight up with folk/blues roots, fuzzed out guitars and sitar driven psychedelia. The debut album Pathways Through The Sail came out in 2014 on the Brussels-based label Mottow Soundz, delivering the band’s experience of the contrasted modern city into psychedelic rock’n roll. Over the last couple years Moaning Cities played with bands like Radio Moscow, The Warlocks, Fuzz, Dead Meadow, Forks, My Sleeping Karma, Holy Wave, Allah-Las, Jacco Gardner, Wall of Death,, and toured in Belgium, Italy, Germany, France & Switzerland, both in nightclubs and festivals including Eurosonic, DOUR, the Desertfests of Antwerp & Berlin, Roadburn & Incubate festivals.
LEVITATE MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL DONATED OVER $18K TO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MARSHFIELD!
In what is endearingly called the “big little” festival, Levitate Music and Arts Festival donated over $18,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield this summer. With 10,000 attendees this year, LMF donated $1.25 per ticket sold, plus parking revenue. This is the fourth year that the festival partnered with the club and previous fundraising efforts helped to rebuild the town’s skate park. Alex Wall of The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield commented, “The kindness and generosity of individuals such as Jess & Dan and organizations like Levitate goes a long way in making our job at the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield possible. Over the years Levitate has always be a strong supporter of our Club, and the recent success of the Levitate Music Festivals have allowed Jess & Dan to go above and beyond the call of duty to provide the Club with this extremely generous donation! We excitedly look forward to many years of collaboration in the future. As long as the bands keep playing, we’ll keep parking!”
PURGE release debut EP on NEST
Today marks the debut release from the faceless new American duo known as PURGE, who link up with NEST for two dark-tinged bass singles in “Feel Your Love” and “Hit Em”. Technically sound and sonically adventurous, PURGE’s maiden EP depicts a commitment to approaching bass music without bounds or constructs. PURGE vow to take a rebellious stance toward electronic music, and Feel Your Love represents the duo’s firm first step in that objective. The producers see pioneering genre-benders like Justice and Flume as torchbearers for their creative attitude, which they aim to implement in their own atypical direction.
Turnstile have debuted their four song 7″ record titled MOVE THRU ME which is streaming in full today on NPR.
“It felt really good making these songs,” the band told NPR. “There’s so many inspiring individuals creating things or just being humans, and this singles EP was just a reflection on the importance of letting those things or people just inspire you and experiencing things fully; no physical, sexual, musical genre, world barriers.”
THE PINE BOX BOYS: Bloody-Disgusting Debuts Single
As San Francisco horrorbilly/alternative bluegrass act THE PINE BOX BOYS prepares to issue their fifth full-length, The Feast Of Three Arms, in October, the maiden single from this macabre storyline has been exposed to the masses through popular horror portal, Bloody-Disgusting.
Oscar Del Amor “Favorite Game” Music Video
Following in the foot steps of greats such as Calvin Harris and Avicii, Oscar Del Amor delivers a fun-loving music video for “Favorite Game”, a must-hear new single from his new album An Astronaut’s Guide to Dating in Los Angeles. The track itself is an upbeat feel-good house tune with relentless cheer and catchy pop inspired vocals featuring Anya V. The music video follows Del Amor on his adventures providing beautiful scenic footage of Los Angeles.
Noisey Premieres The Glazzies’ New LP ‘Kill Me Kindly’
Long Island alt-rock band The Glazzies will release their LP Kill Me Kindly on September 16 via Old Flame Records.
Today, Noisey premieres the full album in advance of release, saying,”With riffs that hit you like a shovel to the head, Peter Landi and Dave Horn are stoking the fire of the 90’s alt-rock revival with Kill Me Kindly…”
Hasse de Moor Emerges With Debut EP
Dutch production prodigy Hasse de Moor is here to spread his “no mercy” style of bass music and shatter genre boundaries with his Dim Mak debut EP Buck Wild. Moving the electronic needle forward with each innovative track, the self-proclaimed “Monkeyboy” serves up his patented jungle-infused sonic debauchery with a groundbreaking 4-track bundle.
Burn It Up Premiere New Song / Video “Fire Man”
After recently releasing their new song “Affluenza” (watch the video on YouTube), Burn It Up have premiered their second single/video, titled “Fire Man,” with The Pier. Watch the new music video here.
The song is taken from Burn It Up’s forthcoming album Toys, scheduled for release on October 14th.
JACOB MOORE RELEASES DEBUT EP
After testing the waters with three tantalising soft releases, Sydney based virtuoso Jacob Moore is excited to share his debut EP All in Time.
A man with the work ethic of three, Jacob has been slow and methodical in finding his voice; instead of picking one typical direction he fused elements of his eclectic musical pallet to form a unique and instantly recognisable sound.
EVOL WALKS SIGNS WORLD-WIDE MANAGEMENT DEAL
Gold Coast hard hitting five-piece, Evol Walks, have signed a worldwide management deal with Los Angeles based Managers, Rick Sales and Adam Mott of Rick Sales Entertainment.
The signing is a significant step forward for the band who have spent the past twelve months touring up and down the American West Coast.
Rick Sales boasts an impressive roster of talent that includes Slayer, Mastodon, Ghost, Gojira and We Came as Romans.
Fronted by Gold Coast born and bred Leah Martin-Brown, it was a performance at the Viper Room in West Hollywood in 2015 that caught Rick’s attention though it wasn’t until he attended the band’s subsequent performance in April this year at the Musexpo Music Conference that he decided to put pen to paper and sign the band.
Ohgeez “Half Bag of Mollie”
After years on the Jersey underground circuit the OHGEEZ (Piff James and FRD FRLN (pronounced Ford Fairlane), are bringing you their debut single “Half Bag Of Mollie”. The single is from their upcoming project; “Piff James & FRD FRLN Present: The Otha Guyz” The track is a return to boom bap, but with a 2016 update. Visuals are provided by Secret Society Motion Pictures’ very own Nimi Hendrix. Be on the lookout for the full length project dropping in the 4th quarter.
