Thomas Charlie Pedersen, member of the three piece Danish alternative rock band Vinyl Floor, has released a debut solo effort that takes his songwriting in a distinctly different direction. The fourteen song collection favors the pop song hooks and melodies distinguishing his material with Vinyl Floor, but it’s cut in a largely acoustic mold and…
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…
Jason Rylan sings with true power on the reassuring “Help is on the Way”. With an upbeat, giddy melody moving the song forward the rhythm is positively triumphant in tone. Vocals are poetic in nature as they highlight the comfort that people can give one another. As the song slowly unfurls what is revealed is…
Off the back of their storming headline set at Bestival over the weekend, MAJOR LAZER release the brand new official video for ‘Cold Water feat. Justin Bieber and MØ’. The track, which spent 5 weeks at Number 1 in the UK, has been the band’s biggest chart smash to date and pre-empts their highly anticipated…
The Bongo Boy Rock N’ Roll TV Show is proud to present their episode 1089 in their Rock N’ Roll TV Show series, featuring 6 talented independent international recording artists in 1 special ½ hour TV show. This Bongo Boy TV produced episode premiered in September on all channels in the Bongo Boy TV New…
Alsarah & The Nubatones “Ya Watan” Sudanese-born, Yemen-raised and Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter and ethnomusicologist Alsarah returns with her band Alsarah & The Nubatones to deliver a much needed creamy dose of their trademark ‘East-African Retro-pop’ in the visuals for their new single ‘Ya Watan’. Born of many late night discussions about Nubian ‘Songs Of Return’, modern…
“How Low” is about the struggles one might and many have faced when working their way through a competitive industry in which males are chauvinistic and constantly put women in uncomfortable situations. The dilemma for many is how low are you willing to go to be ‘cool’ enough? Either as a social media influencer, or…
UK producer and DJ, Cadenza releases the video for his new single, “People” ft. Jorja Smith and Dre Island. Pigeons & Planes premiered the video, calling it “powerful.” Click here to watch. The thought-provoking and nostalgic video sheds light to the chaotic world that we are currently living in. It was shot in London, directed…
Chi-Town Urban Radio airing live from Riot Fest on September 16. Live from the carnival in Douglas Park on the city’s west side. DJ Fred Malone, the regional manager of the Fleet DJs collective, will be airing his trendy independent radio show live from the multi-city festival during its Chicago leg. DJ Malone and his…
Meet international pop soul artist – Lele Rose. The Washington DC born singer, songwriter and pianist is best known for her deep smoky vocals and her superior classical piano chops. With a powerful bluesy voice, Lele has been compared to the gusty sound of Fiona Apple, the braveness and grunge of Adele, the clear pure…
Americas Got Talent Alumni, Alex Boye’ is known for his dynamic ‘African infused’ covers on YouTube and has just completed a new EP of brand new originals produced by Mantra (Pitbull) Alex was raised by his Nigerian mother in London, who kept encouraging him to include his african roots in his music. “Stay true to…
Rhett May and I have crossed paths many times thanks to Skope and I feel it’s not by chance at all but absolutely meant to be. He’s always been 100 % genuine with me and with his music as his new release ‘Creatures of the Night’ is set to be some of his best songwriting…
Having the opportunity to view your favorite band in person at a massive concert is sometimes a once in a lifetime opportunity for many. Ticket prices are going up, which makes the experience that much more special. In order to really make the most of a concert, there are some steps you should take. Bring…
Indie Award winning recording artist Monica Pasqual presents a deeply personal album with “Is Fortune a Wheel” – a vivid, daring journey into what happens when unforgettable memories are lost by a lover whose ability to recall the past is fading. These memories, still cherished by Pasqual, are explored through song as she navigates the…
ICYMI: GROUPLOVE PERFORM “WELCOME TO YOUR LIFE” In case you missed it, last night Grouplove performed “Welcome To Your Life” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. MADEINTYO RELEASES VIDEO FOR ‘I WANT’ FEAT. 2 CHAINZ Fresh off the release of his You Are Forgiven EP and his surprise mixtape Thank You Mr. Tokyo, MadeinTYO…
Third Eye Blind, summer’s biggest music festival standout, will release We Are Drugs on October 7. Serving as the follow-up to last year’s critically acclaimed studio album Dopamine, We Are Drugs was recorded in late-Spring during a week-long intensive at renowned Sonic Ranch, a vintage recording studio secluded in the midst of a pecan ranch…
Portland-born, Los Angeles based artist Alexandra Savior has revealed her brand new track titled “M.T.M.E,” which is available worldwide today on all digital platforms. Written by 21-year-old Alexandra and British rock front-man Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys/Last Shadow Puppets), “M.T.M.E” was co-produced by James Ford (Haim/Florence and the Machine) and Turner, and serves as an impressive…
Anglo-Norwegian singer Sasha Siem reveals her new single ‘Bird Burning’ taken from her second LP of the same name. ‘Bird Burning’ is an turbulent and delicate 3 minutes of avant-garde pop, exploring the darker experiences of love. It was recorded at the Greenhouse studios in Iceland with Valgeir Sigurðsson (Björk, Feist, Sigur Rós, Ben Frost).…
Kamau is a Toronto native who first gained popularity on Youtube with a cover of “Hey Ya” by Outkast. His soulful voice and unique rap style brings a certain authenticity that is lost in today’s hip-hop scene. Kamau released his EP on July 1st, if this EP is foreshadowing for what is to come from…
Explosive Belgian rockers The Sore Losers have announced the UK release of their new album Skydogs, which will be out November 4th through Ultra Elektric Records. You can watch the video for the single ‘Cherry Cherry’, with its black and white aesthetic shadowing the raw guitars, bouncing beat and snarling lyrics. Produced by Grammy Award…
FRANKIE VALLI: ‘TIS THE SEASONS Frankie Valli, one of the most iconic voices of a generation, will celebrate the holidays this year with ‘TIS THE SEASONS, the first solo Christmas album of his legendary career. The collection finds Valli’s putting his own unique spin on more than a dozen yuletide standards. The new album was…
Melbourne-raised, LA based “guitar phenom” (Guitar World) Hamish Anderson started playing when he was 12 and after issuing a pair of EPs and a live album is ready to release his debut full-length, Trouble, on October 21 via Kobalt/AWAL. On Trouble, Anderson worked with seven-time Grammy Award winning Jim Scott (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers,…
Montreal psych-rock trio Elephant Stone are excited to share the video for “Andromeda,” the newest from their upcoming fourth full-length Ship Of Fools (which will see a digital release on September 16 via Elephants on Parade and a physical release on November 25 via Burger Records). The video, an entertaining clip that features frontman/bassist Rishi…
So we are back and feeling real good today on a Thursday morning. I must admit even though this is a music site I am excited for NFL football and the chill fall weather coming in. So we have an awesome band today, FIVES, but before we get to chat with them lets see about…
Tapping into the spirit of the blues, Diana Catherine’s “Gossip in the Devil’s Radio” has a classic timeless sound. With carefully crafted stories emerging throughout the album her strong commanding voice draws the listener into a compelling world. Arrangements are pitch perfect as they effortlessly bring together elements of country, folk, rock, into a satisfying…
Tapping into a classic rock sound with a sense of play is Tumbler’s “Come to the edge”. Lyrically the songs are a true radiant joy as the vocals are sung with the utmost of passion. A nice balance between folk, rock, and pop, the songs are truly solid. Over the course of the album Tumbler…
To thrive as a rap artist, one must have an unmatched combination of intelligence, talent and dedication – and only a few emerge from the crowd. So, it’s no surprise that Millyz, a rapidly rising star from Boston, has been making some serious moves in the rap game, proving himself as an unstoppable force. Millyz…
Round Hill Records darlings and newest signing Royal Teeth are heading out on the road this fall with a short headlining run before hopping onto California alt-rock band Rooney’s tour to support their fall dates. The band will headline three shows in September, including a play at the new Mondo festival in New York before…
Katie Buxton is an indie folk singer/songwriter originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and based out of Nashville, Tennessee. At age twelve, Katie picked up the guitar and wrote her first song, and since then has had experience with bands and songwriting in multiple genres. In 2012, she was chosen as a finalist in the Sing for…
Emerging with popularity, solo artist Sonny Hunter is a Lead Singer, Lyricist/ Songwriter, Rhythm Guitarist from Houston Texas/USA. Being influenced by artists such as The Commodores, Yes, VanHalen, Trapeze, Sly & The Family Stone, Jeff Beck and David Bowie, with the latest production from Sonny Hunter it is obvious the quality of musicianship he has…
WHEN SIR THE BAPTIST MEETS HIS IDOL JAY-Z Sir The Baptist took over the stage at Made in America this past Sunday. After his set Jay Z & Sir – both nominated for most Impactful Track at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards – shared a touching moment backstage, with Jay Z congratulating him on…
The latest release from American born, UK based multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and songwriter Jupiter in Velvet entitled The One in the Many is a vibrant ten song collection ranging across the usual wide range of influences. While there are many readily identifiable strains in Jupiter’s compositions, they are blended with such finesse and electrified with a…
New Jersey born hip hop lyricist and musical artist Zay P spent his formative years in California and cross-continental influence shows on his material. The top class production highlights writing often quite superior to many of his peers in the genre and his vocal delivery simmers with a cool confidence that never needs to beat…
Music has been in Ksenia’s soul since birth, first learning classical piano at age six, and eventually going on to appear as a finalist on the national Russian television show, “Sing If You Can.” Shortly after coming to America she had a chance meeting with music producer Mario Marchetti, who eventually inspired her to begin…
The Pineapple Thief has launched a clip of frontman Bruce Soord performing an acoustic version of “Tear You Up,” taken from the band’s recently released new album on Kscope, Your Wilderness. Soord states, “People always ask me how I write songs and I always say the same thing – with my acoustic guitar. I thought…
Pop rock trio Eyes Eat Suns have released their new music video for the single ‘Priceless Faces’ which comes off their recently released sophomore EP Alive. Produced by James Paul Wisner who has worked with bands like Paramore, Underoath, and more, has the group pointed in the right direction with this new pop hit. Vocalist,…
Most of us will never be able to afford a rock star-worthy mansion, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience what it would be like to live in one for a few days. How is this possible? Many homes once inhabited by the biggest stars of the music world are available for rent, whether for…
With an infectious, summertime celebratory spirit is the infinitely catchy “Heart & Thunder” by FIVES. Everything simply works from the articulate lyricism to the emotional melody. Reminiscent of the best of the Postal Service, FIVES sings with a true sense of soul. Attention to detail is an absolute must as the many layers of sound…
If you have had the chance to read some of my reviews from the past, by now then you should know that I love authentic music. In a time where, in the words of The Narrator in Fight Club, everything is basically “a copy of a copy of a copy…” and for some people with…
The electro-pop duo Porcelain People, hailing from the unlikely locale of Louisiana, have written and recorded quite a memorable debut. Their first full length release, Streetlights, aims at merging melodically driven electronica and pop. They earn their pop credentials with sharp, well-crafted hooks and intelligently composed synthesizer and keyboard textures that are tastefully applied. The…
