Tedashii Releases “I’m Good” Music Video
Thoughtful lyricist and hip hop recording artist, Tedashii, returns today with the release of a new music video for “I’m Good,” a song found on his latest 7-track EP This Time Around. “I’m Good” is enjoying early success at radio, currently No. 21 and climbing on the Christian Hot AC/CHR radio chart with over 340 spins to date in top markets including Tampa, Virginia Beach, Oklahoma City, Des Moines, and Springfield, MO.
“I’m Good” is a creative departure sonically for Tedashii who sings over an up-tempo guitar rhythm with newfound optimism. Shot at La Jolla Beach, Ocean Beach Pier and Sunset Cliffs in sunny San Diego, with brilliant driving scenes through Coronada, the video perfectly captures the essence of this vibey end-of-summer groove.
The World Over Releases “Mountains” Lyric Video
Los Angeles based Alternative Rock band The World Over have released a lyric video for their single, “Mountains”. The track, which comes from the EP of the same name, originally premiered with Tattoo.com and is available for purchase now. The “Mountains” EP was produced and engineered by Siegfried Meier at Beach Road Studios and mastered by Troy Glessner at Spectre Studio. Guest musician, Melvin Murray of Abandon All Ships played drums on the EP.
Jay Pray shares new track “Smile” from upcoming debut album
Brooklyn synth-pop artist Jay Pray is set to release his debut self-titled album on October 21. This week he shares album standout “Smile.” Stream it over at Impose Magazine and on SoundCloud.
Justin Romanos was drawn to music and songwriting at an early age, and he was soon a regular in the music scene around his rural Connecticut hometown. He had everevolving musical interests, and learned how to make music, both by playing and by recording in his own makeshift home studio. He then chose to attend Drexel University’s Music Industry Program. There, he found a home with likeminded peers, and gained the nickname, “J Pré.” He honed his craft by continuously writing, and spent much of his time in the closeknit Philadelphia basement community, where he fronted the indie rock band “SHMNS.” After graduating college in 2014, it was time to regroup, refocus, and reinvent himself as a musician.
Justin Moore Toasts To Another Number One
Justin Moore has returned to the top of the both the Mediabase and Billboard Country charts today with his sixth #1 hit “You Look Like I Need a Drink.” The lead single from his #1 album, KINDA DON’T CARE, summited to the top spot in both the US and Canada as Sounds Like Nashville calls it “one of the most entertaining songs on the airwaves in 2016.”
“Thank you to Country radio for always supporting this Arkansas boy,” said Moore. “Seven years ago this week I had my first #1 with ‘Small Town USA.’ It is crazy to see where we have come since then and I am pumped to see what is ahead.”
Bouquet shares new single “All Living Rooms” via ROOKIE
LA minimal pop duo Bouquet release their latest single “All Living Rooms.” The track will be featured in an upcoming episode from the third season of Transparent. Read an interview with Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs and stream the track over at ROOKIE.
Bouquet is a minimal electronic duo formed in Los Angeles in 2013. Members Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs (vocals/guitar) and Max Foreman (vocals/synthesizer) take an approach to pop songwriting influenced by early electronic post punk and 70s folk, constructing a world of surrealist imagery with emotional acuity.
CHECK OUT THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR EMPIRE’S “NEED FREEDOM” FT. JUSSIE SMOLLETT!
Be sure to catch ‘EMPIRE’ on Wednesdays at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on FOX!
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Picks Oak Ridge Boys Pickled Peppers
After the past four-plus decades that William Lee Golden, Duane Allen, Richard Sterban, and Joe Bonsall have carved out a Country Music Hall of Fame career as The Oak Ridge Boys, their careers as recording artists and on the road remain as hot as ever.
However, that heat is nothing compared to the introduction of the brand new The Oak Ridge Boys Favorite Southern Style Bread N Butter Jalapeños. Available at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, the pickles are made with a combination of jalapenos and onions that – just like the music of the Oaks – will leave fans wanting more.
Video of Caleborate – “Consequences”
Blessed with plainspoken wit and the emotional maturity of a man twice his age, 23-year-old Caleborate is one of Hip-Hop’s most promising young voices. Released last week, Caleborate’s critically acclaimed 1993 is a nostalgic record with sample-based, old school Kanye West-style beats, and more electronic, beat-driven tracks. “Consequences” is the latter, as metronomic clicks, rolling snares, Kaytranada-esque synths, and pounding bass build to a slow-burning groove as Caleborate lays out his goals and demolishes his haters: “As far as y’all n*ggas I don’t see no one that’s posing a threat/cause I just wanna chill, smoke, drink and be cool.”
Caleborate brings his single “Consequences” to life in new visual [Premiere]
Canadian shoegaze trio Kestrels premiere full stream of s/t album at Noisey with Q&A
Halifax noise pop power trio Kestrels return with their new self-titled LP to be released worldwide on September 30, 2016. Their third in total and second for Hamilton, Ontario’s fabled Sonic Unyon label, the record sees the band combining a frenzied union of striking melody and sonic bliss.
Two years in the making, the full length was teased with 2014’s The Moon is Shining Our Way EP, a collection of four songs from the album sessions. Having toured the EP internationally and shared stages with the likes of Speedy Ortiz, Ringo Deathstarr, Beliefs, Greys, and Ash, the EP’s title track was mainstay on college radio and CBC Radio 3, laying the groundwork for their defining third record.
Norwegian Dream-Pop Band Chain Wallet Premiere Video For “Faded Fight” Via Impose
The album is loosely based in the same universe and portrays different aspects of the quarter-life crisis, ensuring that the album hits on a visceral, teenage level amongst the shimmer and haze of the lo-fi soundscape that they conjure. The album’s new single, “Faded Fight,” a song detailing the demise of a relationship and romantic failure as a whole and whose video celebrates an emerging scene celebrating Norwegian creativity is now premiering via Impose.
Joy Atlas Stream Latest Single ‘Altitude’
Geometric, synth-pop four-piece Joy Atlas return with fourth single after stunning Latitude Festival debut.
Joy Atlas’ fourth single, ‘Altitude’, is a dynamic, textured pop song that continues to showcase the band’s stunning melodies and memorable hooks.
With a sound overflowing with lyrical intelligence, epic synth, fragmented noise and stripped back beats, Joy Atlas have won many new fans over the last twelve months, including the likes of Huw Stephens (Radio 1), Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music), Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music) and Jo Whiley (BBC Radio 2), and recently performed on the BBC Introducing stage at this year’s Latitude Festival.
Ablebody shares new track+video “Send Me A Letter”
Ablebody is an LA-based duo comprised of identical twins Christoph and Anton Hochheim (members of The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart + The Depreciation Guild). They’ve been quietly releasing music under this moniker since 2013, self-releasing an EP and 7″ single, crafting remixes and demoing original material as well as a myriad of covers.
Enola Fall Release Video For ‘Closer’
Enola Fall has released the video for their current single ‘Closer.’ The video, features a young Dick York (of Bewitched fame!) and director Neil Triffett explains how it came about:
“The footage comes from an educational film company called Coronet Films, which started making videos for schools in the 1940s. There are five videos in total edited into the music clip, ranging from topics such as making friends to insomnia. Dick York, later known for Bewitched, is in three of them and this was likely his earliest film work.
Alvaro Redefines Jungle Terror With “The Wildlife” EP
With help from Gianni Marino, FIGHT CLVB, and The Partysquad, Dutch production guru Alvaro goes gorilla in his blistering 3-track EP The Wildlife, recently premiered on ThisSongSlaps. From the savage 808 madness of “Concrete Jungle” to the spine-chilling tiger growls in “Kingdom,” each track hacks through a thicket of menacing tribal-influenced drops as Alvaro smashes the jungle terror mold.
[TSS Premiere] Dim Mak Unleashes Alvaro’s Ferocious “The Wildlife” EP
KFRG PRESENTS DRIFTWOOD AT DOHENY STATE BEACH
Saturday, November 12 marks the debut of KFRG presents Driftwood at Doheny State Beach, an afternoon of country music, craft beer, artisan wine and top notch BBQ at the scenic Doheny State Beach in Dana Point, CA. Festival attendees will roam throughout the lush grass areas of Doheny State Beach, right off the shore of the Pacific Ocean, touching the sand.
Produced by premier music festival production company Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Orange County, California’s most successful and respected craft beer festival producer Brew Ha Ha Productions, and California’s new country KFRG-FM (K-Frog), Driftwood at Doheny State Beach will feature over 100 craft beers and artisan wines, some of the best BBQ in the region, as well as a full day of eclectic music ranging from country to Americana and mariachi rock, with performances from Nashville hitmaker Jerrod Niemann, along with Rodney Atkins, Thompson Square, Parmalee, The White Buffalo, and Mariachi El Bronx.
Headliner Jerrod Niemann says, “Jerrod Niemann here…looking forward to hanging with y’all at Driftwood for some good laughs, some awesome music and some great California beverages!”
Lane 8 Remixes deadmau5
Lane 8 has remixed one of electronic music’s most iconic tracks of all time in deadmau5′ ‘Strobe’. A canonical song for the genre if there ever was one, Lane 8’s version puts a signature house take on the classic.
It’s been a busy year so far for Daniel Goldstein, AKA Lane 8. His This Never Happened label and tour concept has taken the U.S. territories by storm. The phoneless, social media rejecting idea hits the road this fall, stopping in every major U.S market, including LA, NYC, MIA, Chicago, Boston, and more.
FLAUNT premieres Katie Burden’s “Don’t Ask”
Last Friday Katie Burden premiered her Lynch-esque music video for “Don’t Ask” on FLAUNT who noted “The video has a furtive noirish feel…a wistful aura laced over with a commanding voice…that hints at currents of trouble beneath a pretty service.”
Muuy Biien shares new single “Bitter Blessings” via SPIN
Athens, GA’s Muuy Biien announce their debut LP for Autumn Tone, Age of Uncertainty, which will be released on Oct. 28, 2016. Today the band shares the third track from it, “Bitter Blessings” which premiered over at SPIN, who wrote about the track:
“The post-punk outfit’s latest tune carries an air of mystery with its bluesy guitar, slithering bass line, and drums that fire like gunshots in the Old West. As the song’s dark vocals become entwined with its seductive rhythm, “Bitter Blessings” leaves a taste that lingers and leaves you craving more.”
FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE STREAM NEW TRACK, “REMEDY ” WITH BBC1
Fresh off of a fantastic set in Chicago at Riot Fest last weekend, FRANK IERO and the PATIENCE have debuted a brand new song, “Remedy” with BBC1 during The Rock Show With Daniel P. Carter. The track comes from the band’s upcoming album, Parachutes, which is slated for release on October 28th via BMG. Fans of Frank can visit the BBC1 website to listen to the track.
Statement From Danny Wimmer Presents Regarding Houston Open Air
Festival producers Danny Wimmer Presents were reluctantly forced to cancel the second day of the Houston Open Air festival at NRG Park in Houston this Sunday, September 25 due to dangerous storm systems in the area. An announcement will be made on the Houston Open Air website and social media this Wednesday, September 28 regarding refunds for those who purchased September 25 Houston Open Air tickets.
On the advice of Weather Decision Technologies, some of the top meteorologists in the country, Danny Wimmer Presents canceled the Sunday event soon after the show began.
Festival producer Danny Wimmer said, “The last thing we want to do is cancel a show, but we will not risk people getting hurt. It takes nearly an hour to safely evacuate a site—including consumers, staff, vendors, and artists–so they can get to safety before a major storm hits. So we have to make the evacuation decision more than an hour in advance, even if there is still a chance the storm might not hit.”
Slow Hollows share new track “Last Dance” off upcoming album via Noisey
This weekend in an interview with Noisey, Slow Hollows shared the second track “Last Dance” from their upcoming album. Romantic is due November 4 on Danger Collective Records.
Romantic is the forthcoming release from Los Angeles based post-pop band Slow Hollows. Written over the span of a few months between 2015 to 2016, Romantic is meant to serve as a response to the previous record Atelophobia. Austin Feinstein, the creative influence behind the project, wrote the songs from the album during his senior year of high school.
Makari Unleash “Afterglow” Single Exclusively with Substream Magazine
With a sound reminiscent of Circa Survive, As Cities Burn, and Paramore, Makari (meaning ‘poet’ in Gaelic) from Tampa, FL successfully bridge different musical influences and genres to mold songs with meaningful lyrics and vivid images. This month the progressive-rock outfit announced their latest signing with Invogue Records and details for their forthcoming EP, Elegies. Off the 5-track EP which was recorded and mixed with Paul Hundeby and mastered by Emily Lazar (Sia, Foo Fighters, Coldplay, Circa Survive), comes “Afterglow” a song about the death of romantic feelings for someone. It is about the cessation of that honeymoon period in relationships where everything is exciting and beautiful and eager.
PREMIERE: Makari explore the challenges of love & depression with “Afterglow”
THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA’S NEW VIDEO FOR “TO THE KEY OF EVERGREEN”
Most of The Devil Wears Prada’s videos have tread into unusual territories, and, as it tells a powerful love story that transcends time and space, the one for the band’s new song “To The Key of Evergreen,” is no exception.
With inspiration from Mike Hranica’s all-time favorite love story, Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita,” the “To The Key of Evergreen” video follows a young man who crosses impossible barriers of dimension and time to be with his true, lost love.
1000volts Return With New Single ‘Bitch I’m Lit’
Legendary lyricist Redman and Los Angeles producer/turntablist Jayceeoh have been creating a lot of noise lately their new side-project 1000volts. The duo has been hard at work since their spawn of fearless fusion of hip hop lyricism and rhythmic electronic production. Now, the supergroup is back with the new single ‘Bitch I’m Lit’.
‘Bitch I’m Lit’ is a fun and exhilarating record, featuring powerful vocals and a catchy hook to leave stuck in the listener’s head. The song features Redman on the mic with the hard-hitting vocals steering the listener into an uncontrollable head-bob. Jayceeoh’s instrumentation on the track is served as a classic creation of Jayceeoh’s clean production, mountainous dynamics, and high energy. He also brought on long time production partner B-Sides into the fold to add to the production of the record as well.
Mary Lynn Releases Sophomore LP “My Animal” Via Anyway Records, Premieres With Idobi
Columbus Ohio based singer-songwriter Mary Lynn has released her sophomore LP “My Animal” via Anyway Records. The premiere was hosted by Idobi who said the album “gets your heart soaring and your feet tapping”.
Mary Lynn combines elements of super sweet bubblegum pop with visceral fuzz-guitar driven indie rock to create a sound truly all her own. Think Dr. Dog meets Taylor Swift.
Miniature Tigers debut new video
“It’s a fantastic slice of skippy indie-pop. The sort of song that’ll make you feel better about Monday. The video meanwhile features an astronaut getting into all sorts: showering, roadtripping, drinking too much and passing out in the park. That kind of thing.” – NOISEY
Royal Teeth Premiere New Track “Amateurs”
Round Hill Records darlings and newest signing Royal Teeth have teamed up with PopDust to premiere the title track from their upcoming EP, “Amateurs.” The highly anticipated forthcoming Amateurs EP is set to drop on November 18th via Round Hill Records and is available for preorder now on iTunes, with an instant download of the EP’s lead single, “Kids Conspire.” Preorder bundles are also available now via the Royal Teeth merch store.
PARTYNEXTDOOR announces ‘Summer’s Over’ Tour + “Not Nice” Video
Mississauga singer/songwriter/producer PARTYNEXTDOOR has announced his headline Summer’s Over Tour in support of his second studio album, PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3), out now on OVO Sound / Warner Bros. The 19-date tour will take him and collaborator Jeremih across the United States as well as a special stop in OVO’s home city of Toronto. PND has also shared the official video for his album’s lead single “Not Nice,” his upbeat dancehall-inflected hit that has gained over 29 million streams to date. Tickets for the Summer’s Over Tour are available on pre-sale this Wednesday, September 28th at partyomo.com/tour, and on full sale starting this Friday, September 30th.
Metallica Release New Song “Moth Into Flame”
Grammy® Award-winning, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Metallica have revealed “Moth Into Flame”, the second track from their forthcoming album Hardwired…to Self-Destruct, scheduled to be release on the band’s Blackened Recordings on November 18th. The band world premiered the song on The Howard Stern Show this morning on SiriusXM and shortly after debuted the video for the song, which was directed by Tom Kirk. Hardwired…To Self-Destruct was produced by Greg Fidelman and is available for pre-order in a variety of configurations.
ANDREW MCMAHON IN THE WILDERNESS PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “FIRE ESCAPE” VIA VEVO
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness released the official music video for his new single, “Fire Escape,” today via Vevo from his forthcoming album due in 2017. The video brings the words of “Fire Escape” to life as we watch an “inflatable arm wailing couple” take on living in the city that never sleeps. “Fire Escape,” which debuted Top 5 on iTunes Alternative Chart, is already meeting success at radio with adds at KROQ, Alt Nation, and more!
ETC!ETC! and Corporate Slackrs Call On Petey Pablo To “Raise Up”
In an ode to Petey Pablo’s classic hip-hop record of the same name, ETC!ETC! and Corporate Slackrs team up with Petey himself on the blood-pumping 140 BPM trap bomb “Raise Up.” In a modern musical landscape that regularly blurs the lines of electronic and hip-hop, “Raise Up” is a refreshing effort that highlights the best of both worlds in what is sure to be a festival mainstay.
Well$ & Lucho – “A Sad Dance Song”
A versatile emcee with an aggressive bark and a wisdom belying his youth, Well$ is ready to burst out of the North Carolina scene and onto the national radar. Premiered today by 2DopeBoyz, Well$ and New Orleans producer/singer Lucho team up for “A Sad Dance Song,” an infectious track with a tropical beat and a self-explanatory title. Though many artists would use Lucho’s beat as bedrock for a party track, Well$ explores the beat’s emotional undertones, taking the opportunity to reflect on a failed relationship and examine exactly went wrong. With memorable hooks by both Well$ and Lucho, “A Sad Dance Song” is Well$ continuing to step out of his comfort zone and experiment as he follows up “Young Man,” his collaboration with the acclaimed indie electronic duo Sylvan Esso. “Young Man” one of many flavors featured on Well$ album, The Way I’m Living Makes My Mom Nervous, releasing later this year.
Wistappear Share New Single “Our Tornado” via Earmilk
Wistappear is a southern-Californian indie rock project which sprouted from the off-kilter autobiographical songs of Ian Lipson. Lipson’s solo works evolved into full band compositions as he found himself back in Los Angeles finishing a 5-song EP titled Ride It Out, assembling a live band, and recording two standalone singles (“Midnight Preacher,” “Every Side”) at Universal Rondor Studios in Santa Monica. After the release of the singles, Lipson, along with drummer and collaborator Evan Jiroudek, began working on new material that would comprise their upcoming debut record entitled Knack for Whatever.
Wistappear release swirling indie rock tune “Our Tornado” [Premiere]
Matt Gresham Releases ‘Survive On Love’ Music Video
After recently relocating to Berlin and signing with Warner Germany for Europe, Matt Gresham is delving into a new chapter of creativity. Co-written with LA based producer Jaymes Young, ‘Survive On Love’ showcases a newfound vibrancy and explosiveness to Gresham’s sound.
Filmed in Berlin with the team at Klabautermann, Matt Gresham’s new video captures the energy that surges from the track.
KANDY & Callie Reiff “Jawbreaker” Out Now On Fool’s Gold
NYC neighbors Callie Reiff and KANDY got your sweet tooth covered on their new collab “Jawbreaker.” Heavy bass and funky breaks collide for a dancefloor-ready anthem. Play it loud and get Callie’s Shadow Dancing EP on Fool’s Gold 10/14.
JAKE MILLAR, BRINGS THE SUCCESS OF HIS NEW ZEALAND UNFILTERED COMPANY TO AMERICA BY STORM
21 year old Auckland, NZ entrepreneur, Jake Millar breaks out to launch stateside, bringing his ever successful media platform company Unfiltered to our side of the pond, Fall 2016.
Coming from an entrepreneurial family, his father who owned a skydiving business met his untimely death during a skydiving plane crash when Jake was at the age of 15, which also killed 8 other people, making it New Zealand’s worst plane crash in 17 years.
After writing a letter to the Prime Minister of New Zealand thanking him for visiting the crash site where his father had died, the Prime Minister personally visited Jake and his family at their home to discuss the incident and Millar’s future, which catapulted him to take things in his own hands.
Jons Premieres New Single “Trip Ads” Via Chartattack
Jons began in October 2013 with the release of Com Shred I, a collection of songs from before the band’s formation. The band began experimenting with new recording techniques and their proper debut Serfs of Today was released in June 2014, coinciding with their first touring efforts. Soon after they released a two single cassette, Short Swim/ Long Interior, on Craft Singles. Around this time the band began working in earnest on recording new material for the follow up to Serfs. Titled At Work On Several Things, the record was completed in spring 2016, just before Jons left on their first major tour across Canada.
Zebuel New Single
Bay Area DJ/Producer/Musician, ZEBUEL (aka Zebuel Early), is excited to announce the official release date of his new album, River City Sunset. The collection will be released on October 14, 2016 on Smoked Out Soul Records in conjunction with Mixto Music and Love Haight Records. The album will also be available through all major digital retailers and services on release date. Additional information, including track listing can be found below!
To celebrate the album, ZEBUEL is releasing a new track “The Lights” ft. CharlestheFirst.
CASEY HOPKINS HOSTS NEW SNAPCHAT SERIES FOR VICE ‘DATING ADVICE WITH GUITARS’
Casey Hopkins recently landed a gig hosting a new Snapchat series for Vice’s channel. The segment features Casey at his day job, the Pentatonic guitar store in Brooklyn, from where he gives dating advices with guitars.
