For their sixth album, garbagepop veterans AJJ chose to reinforce their strengths and leave any limp frivolities behind. They reconvened with producer John Congleton, who oversaw 2014’s sonically expansive Christmas Island, but recorded and mixed the album in a mere nine days, having arranged most of the songs during tour sound checks and downtime in…
The Nick Valentini Collective is a critically acclaimed eight-piece, fusion musical collective born in Los Angeles, California. Blending art rock and experimental psychedelic soul; the band has received critical acclaim from many high profile media outlets. The collective consists of Nick Valentini (singer, keyboard), Erik Shibowski (bass), Hugo Shibowski (tenor sax), Nate Schwartz (guitar), Nicolo…
Scottish-born singer/songwriter Kathy Muir’s third album, Second Life, likely represents her peak to this point. Each successive release since her debut has built off its predecessor’s advances and this eleven song collection stands as the fullest realization of her songwriting vision yet. Each of the songs has an identifiable signature – the curiosity with shifting…
The latest release from Angie and the Deserters, a six song EP entitled You, continues to build on her rapidly blossoming reputation as one of the best vocals working today within the Americana genre. Her voice has remarkable versatility – she is as adept at gentle balladry as she is bucket of blood blues, ala…
German thrashers Wild Zombie Blast Guide have released a new single on Bandcamp featuring three songs along with the premiere of their brand new lyric video for the track “Looking Back”. Entitled “The Singles”, you can get this release in digital format for 1 euro only, which also contains a special lyric sheet in PDF…
Milana May is an unconventional singer-songwriter/producer from Siberia, Russia. Described as “The Siberian Icebreaker” she broke through all resistance, limitations and old programming and gave birth to her own current innovative sound that blends different kinds of dance music music with a shamanic, mystical, raw, lore vibe. Likewise, her lyrics are multilayered, melding the lifestyle…
COKEGOAT: Windy City Death Doom Dealers Premiere “Winter Of Fear” Windy City-based death doom dealers COKEGOAT will self-release their anticipated Drugs And Animals full-length on wax late next month. In advance of its release, today Decibel Magazine is offering up the corrosive sounds of third album cut, “Winter Of Fear,” for public inebriation. Elaborates the…
Airdrop’s “Serotonin Sunrise” taps into the spirited vibes of garage rock done. With a playful, loose style they come out truly swinging. Similar to the incredible band Harlem, Airdrop feels like that band cleaned their act up a little bit. Indeed, these arrangements are delivered with a bit of polish. The attention to detail is…
By now, we’ve come to expect beautiful, cinema-quality music videos from Colette Kavanagh. She takes great care to construct videos that are steeped in stunning beauty and sweeping grandeur. Even with those lofty expectations in mind, “Last Kiss” still exceeds our wildest expectations. It’s been particularly rewarding to watch Colette expand her fanbase with each…
Southern Florida power trio The Von have returned with the follow-up to 2015’s debut album, Ei8gt, a three song EP entitled 3nity. The interval between the releases saw the three piece score a double showcase at the South by Southwest Festival and a national summer tour. Their music licensing has been an important component in…
So you have worked hard to produce your music, what next? It’s possibly the most challenging phase of growth that many amateur musicians face. How do I get more fans to listen to my music? Where exactly can I find more new fans? What am I meant to do to promote my music to gain…
Since his hit record in 2007, “Come With Me” R&B heartthrob Sammie returns eight years later with his new single “I’m Him.” The new track speaks to the heart and soul of who he really is and continues to become. “I’m Him” is a reflection of his childhood lessons on how to treat a woman…
Nicely tapping into the theatrical essence of glam rock, Von Konow’s “Cosmic” is a pure delight. Arrangements are pitch perfect as Von Konow creates a constantly shifting sea of sound, one that incorporates elements of classical, ambient, and rock into such a satisfying swirl of sound. By far the highlight of the song is Von…
Blastah Beatz – ‘Keep On Runnin’ ft. Deck and Steele’ Check this single “Keep On Runnin’” from Thrice Great artist Blastah Beatz’ new release “PHD in Beatmaking”, which will be in stores digitally & physically on October 21st, and Thrice Great Records. This single features Sav Killz, Inspectah Deck (Wu-Tang) and General Steele (Smif-n-Wesson), vocals…
CHARACULA is a larger than life progenitor with a flair for avante garde camp and over-the-top shows. Her love of B-movie ghoulishness and all things Halloween have inspired her to fully embrace her horror rock goddess persona. In her brand new video, “Mummy Dance,” CHARACULA has delivered an October annuity that walks like an Egyptian…
On “Professor Works Laboratory Vol. 2” Chucky Workclothes offers snapshots of a life lived most fully, with perfect articulate flows and entire stories emerging out of these lush, exuberant arrangements. Attention to detail is profound, as samples are chosen with the utmost of care. Throughout the album Chucky Workclothes lets these songs interact with each…
The third album from Stefanie Keys and her San Francisco based five piece, Open Road, continues adding to Keys’ unusual and individualistic blend of soul, rock, and Americana in one package. The ten song collection, produced by Dave Shul and Peter Keys, frames her compositions beautifully and professionally while never draining them of the air…
Today, acclaimed Austin-based artists The Bright Light Social Hour and Israel Nash are excited to announce the Neighbors EP. A three-song collaboration between artists, the Neighbors EP is set for release digitally on November 4th, 2016, to be followed by a physical release of 500 limited-edition copies on 7” vinyl on November 18th, 2016. Featuring…
The rapid ascension of INTO THE FIRE to the forefront of modern hard rock is equal parts fortuitous timing and also years of hard work and dedication to their craft. Even though the band itself is a recent formation, the members of this band have cut their teeth in some of the most influential acts…
Legions of fans were bummed to hear about the dissolution of one their favorite indie acts, Love, Robot. But that disappointment was partially mitigated when they learned that Alexa San Román and Dane Petersen from the band were continuing on in a new project called HEIRSOUND. Naturally, the expectations were high, and the results shattered…
On their last video for “Mr. My Way,” the hip hop hitters LEL Brothas introduced us to their own fierce brand. Nytmare, CB5, and DJ Clone each brings their own outsized personality to the group, and the world is taking notice. On their brand new clip for “Bad Guy,” the group shows that they’re far…
Graduate of the prestigious Belmont University songwriting course and an award winner, Josh Birdsong has debuted with the memorable five song EP Simple Geometry. Birdsong’s work mixes a strong singer/songwriter aesthetic with studied, quite evocative production. The production touches are never arbitrary additions – every decision made on Simple Geometry serves a larger purpose and…
The Chris Robinson Brotherhood has announced the November 4 release of ‘If You Lived Here, You Would Be Home By Now,’ a companion EP arriving just three months after their critically acclaimed studio album, ‘Anyway You Love, We Know How You Feel.’ The five track collection, includes “New Cannonball Rag,” “Shadow Cosmos” and “Roan County…
The first full length studio release from New Orleans based The Good for Nothin’ Band, Maniac World, is a ten song collection introducing the five piece to the world at large with flair and chops for days. New Orleans native and chief songwriter Jon Roniger leads the band through a musical vision fueled from two…
The debut solo effort from Fort Lauderdale based singer/songwriter Alex Di Leo, So We Go, marks his first work since the 2014 dissolution of the band Wyld Fly. He maintains a solid configuration for this EP, two guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards, and it is an ideal musical fit for the collection’s six songs. The…
Brooke Barry creates a beautiful ballad with “Mirror”. Over the course of the song her voice soars majestically. The arrangement is pitch-passion and delivered with the utmost of passion. Sung with a hint of poetry the song’s colorful imagery works wonders in creating a dreamy sensibility. How the song builds up is quite elegant indeed…
Monsta Kodi’s “Wipe Your Tears” is a heartfelt, tender piece. With a truly positive, inspiring message Monsta Kodi explores exactly how breast cancer effects a person and those who love them. The lyrics are thoughtful as they examine what kind of choices a person must make, along with the level of support a person needs…
Crocodiles Stream New LP Exclusively On Pandora Pandora has premiered the newest Crocodiles album ‘Dreamless’ in full exclusivity ahead of its release on 10/21 via Zoo Music! The album features the bands two previously released singles “Telepahtic Lover” and “Not Even In Your Dreams”. Comprised of best friends Brandon Welchez and Charles Rowell, Crocodiles have…
Lilah Larson is reluctantly stepping out of the self-imposed shadows. Having toured with the band Sons of an Illustrious Father since she was 17, she’s accustomed to deflecting direct limelight towards the larger group. With Pentimento, her debut solo album, that’s changing. Recorded at Montreal’s Hotel2Tango with Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, Godspeed You! Black Emperor,…
“Old Amsterdam” is the new single from Comrade Hat, aka multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer/composer Neil Burns, based out of Derry, Northern Ireland. The title track from his forthcoming mini-album, “Old Amsterdam” is a lush, bittersweet ode to the eponymous city, bridging old-world nostalgia and knowing, 21st Century detail. It comes on the heels of his trip to Toronto…
Tkay Maidza unleashes “Simulation,” the second official single to be lifted from her forthcoming debut album TKAY, which is set to shake up audiences worldwide upon its release next Friday, October 28 via Downtown / Interscope Records. “Simulation” finds Maidza infusing melody-driven dance-pop with a sweet and tender soulfulness. Co-written by Tkay, along with her…
As I sat there in the spacious loft of the renovated Brooklyn firehouse, I was blown away by the sounds that emanated from the seven-piece band in front of me. They took me on a nostalgic ride to the time when words and music meant something. As one of the lead singers, Dante DeLemos, belted…
Produced by Grammy Award winning guitarist and Windham Hill Records Founder Will Ackerman, the 15 Track Set Is A Soulful and Exotic, Stylistically Diverse Musical Travelogue, With Each Tune Penned In A Unique Spot around The World (Whose Longitudes Latitudes Are Included! Many instrumental artists use clever and exotic song titles to invite listeners to…
Sophisticated, tasteful, and with a true sense of style Lawrence Blatt’s “Longitudes & Latitudes” is an unbridled joy. Optimism fills each and every piece as they come together to create a rich tapestry of sound. The sunniness of the sound is undeniable as Lawrence Blatt effortlessly brings together of New Age, Smooth Jazz, Bossa Nova,…
July saw seasoned Tokyo-ites escaping the oppressive heat of summer for an altogether cooler, more chilled out setting at Fuji Rock Festival in Niigata. After a rocky few years, this years line up was a welcome return to form. Although the festival remains dominated by big name foreign artists, the Joe Strummer foundation sponsored, Rookie…
The debut release from Juliet Huns, Behind the Scenes, is a three song EP introducing Huns’ talents to the music listening public in an ideal fashion. There’s a broad based approach characterizing these three songs that prevents labeling them as just one thing. This is pop music, but it’s a cut above the usual…
Troy Lindsey has a wandering soul and the journeys can be heard in the lyrics of his songs. He wears his life on his sleeves with his latest single, One Drop. He paints articulate pictures through the words of his songs. Hard times, long roads and living life to the fullest, shape each song, creating…
Lynne Taylor Donovan is a recognized Canadian country artist that has been working the scene for years building a following of dedicated listeners. Her soft, dreamy vocals are just the right amount of sweet for this latest single, Am I Dreaming. Donovan never disappoints. She has a gentle, caring tone that is warm and refreshing.…
Tim Toz and Joy Tolbert, long time music veterans, have learned how to adept to a world forever altered. Tolbert lodged time in the 1980’s as a member in an all-girl band named Starchild who turned up in all the major NYC clubs of the day. Multi-instrumentalist Tim Toz is also a songwriter, producer, and…
London-based singer/producer Anil Sebastian is unveiling his stunning new single/video entitled Closer’ – lifted from his forthcoming debut album ‘Mesonoxian’. He’s also announced a huge headline show to celebrate the release of his ‘Mesonoxian’ album, at the ICA, London on 27th October. Directed by Rino Stefano Tagliafierro – the video features Sian OGorman (who also…
