Ghost Unveils The Summoning VII: Are You Ready
Grammy® Award-winning band Ghost have unveiled a new clip entitled The Summoning VII: Are You Ready in the wake of the conclusion of their critically acclaimed 41-city headlining U.S. Popestar tour, which included sold out shows from coast to coast. Brooklyn Vegan raved “They are unquestionably the live band they’ve always been aiming to be; a huge one”; Vegas Seven described the ritual as “Visually arresting, musically stunning and darker than midnight”; and Denver Post called it “the ultimate iconoclastic show.”
Mack 11 Drops A Fun, New Video for “Swaggin” from his Mixtape
Young, large, and in charge, Mack 11 has come out forward, once again, with another banger! This time, he is letting everyone know just how it all goes down whenever he is on the scene. The latest single “Swaggin” is a hot new joint based on the hustler’s stunt worthy lifestyle, with Mack 11 at the center of the scene. Visually, “Swaggin” chronicles the artist as he shows off his flashy jewelry, money, expensive cars, and all the perks of the lavish lifestyle. Mack 11, surrounded by his crew, drops bars that make it clear that material things are no big deal, when you’re making the money to pay for everything you want. As the video shows, Mack 11 is confident he can buy and have anything he wants because he hustled to get it. Now there is no stopping this rapper from making a mark on the music industry with his style, his attitude, and his delivery. Carried over a trap house beat, “Swaggin” is definitely a speaker knocker and sets the tone for folks to get out and work for what they want out of life.
Introducing Thom Worth – ‘Oh! Lucinda’
With it’s floaty slacker riffs and sugar sweet melodies, Thom Worth’s new single ‘Oh! Lucinda’ is three minutes of finely crafted pop perfection. Essentially exploring the age-old tension between the hot-flushes of a new relationship and the cyclical melancholic torment of heartbreak, ‘Oh! Lucinda’ is both a celebration of young love and a lament on the deceptiveness of it. Worth’s falsetto, doo-wop backing, and angelic chorus-soaked guitars make for an immediately gratifying listen. The composition originally began shortly after Worth returned from working abroad in 2015, and he wrote it with a view to making the most infectious song he could. Recorded live with members of London-based band The Lodgers, it was produced by Worth himself and Dan Joseph Clarke. It’s an incredibly accomplished single from the young melody maker with the sort of effortless zest for songwriting that recalls heroes like Paul McCartney and Morrissey.
Laura Nox unveils official video for ‘Save A Little Love’
The exciting and mysterious Swedish pop talent Laura Nox has unveiled the official video to her debut single ‘Save A Little Love’, out now on Warner Music Sweden.
‘Save A Little Love’ mixes underground sounds with grand synths and an addictive chorus. The soundscape provides a deep and dream-like world to get lost in.
The video reflects the song’s lyrical themes, painting a dark and desperate scene with ominous soldiers standing in line as a little girl walks amidst them witnessing scenes of war and people fleeing from danger.
The Cover Letter Offers First Single, “Somethings”
To celebrate the release of their new single “Somethings,” The Cover Letter is playing the after-party of Grouplove’s show at Stubb’s BBQ in their hometown of Austin on November 19. Their sophomore EP, Cities Made of Sand, is due out on February 17. It was recorded at Congress House Studios and mastered by Mark Hallman (Heartless Bastards, Brandi Carlile, Jimmy Dale Gilmore).
Second Storey – ‘Sludge 3D’
Burgeoning club label Nervous Horizon follow up label boss TSVI’s recent ‘Sacred Drums’ EP with a new EP from Houndstooth, AUS and R&S signee, Second Storey.
‘Spin Cycle’, comprised of three tracks written in the same warehouse space Storey shared with TSVI and fellow NH boss, Wallwork, earlier this year, details a micro-world of new ideas that Storey manifests within a sprawling, hyper-specific web of weird and wonderful bass abstraction. “It’s not often you go to a viewing and your potential housemate actively wants you to make noise with no restrictions”, he says reflecting on first meeting TSVI while looking for a new place to live in London.
Ed Roman will premiere his new video, “The Way She Goes” on Thursday, November 17th
Ed Roman’s imaginative music videos have topped airplay charts around the world, while racking up awards, critical acclaim and thousands of online views for the Canadian singer-songwriter. From the cinematic beauty of environmental clip, “I Found God” to his most recent epic “Godfather of Love” concept/performance video, “I Am Love,” Roman continues to surprise his audience, while eclipsing boundaries in visual media for indies. His brand new video, “The Way She Goes” is no exception…
This Thursday, November 17, 2016, Ed Roman will World Premiere his video for “The Way She Goes,” a self-directed vignette starring child actress, Gracie Gallimore. Cinemetography on the production was handled by Roman’s wife, Kim Harcourt Roman.
VITA AND THE WOOLF GET MOODY ON NEW TRACK “QIET”
Vita and the Woolf is the the sound of operatic vocals meeting neo-soul synth pop. Driven by the anthemic voice of front woman, Jennifer Pague and supported by the dynamic drumming of Adam Shumski, Vita and the Woolf has been melding cross-genre influences in their powerhouse electronic style since their first EP Fang Song in 2014 and have captured the attention of both the Philadelphia scene and more and more national fans as well. Their head-turning live show has since grown to reflect both the range of Pague’s vocals and the music’s shape shifting energy.
FAIRCHILD Stream Latest Single ‘Start Again’
Australian six-piece, FAIRCHILD have urged listeners to ‘put their lipstick down’ and rehydrate their senses with the release of their flawless new single ‘Start Again’ – a sleek and lightweight samba that lathers you in glitter and compels you to ransack your wardrobe and dazzle the dance floor with shiny, shimmering shapes! Produced and mixed by Catherine Marks (Foals, The Killers, Wolf Alice) ‘Start Again’ makes use of sampled drums, a killer chorus and a syncopated refrain that’ll sink its fangs into your brain and have you toe-tapping and pouting in the mirror until your Mum knocks on the door and asks what’s taking so long.
Watch Ember Atom’s new video for What You Came For!
This is the first official release from Ember Atom. Released as a digital single globally and as a physical EP to US and Canadian College music scenes; this will be the initial push in the lead up to the full album release in late 2016/early2017 (TBD)
“What You Came For” is the first single to be released by Ember Atom, the group founded by Jeff Watson.
Ember Atom recorded, but did not release, a full length album in 2013 – because although it was honest, it did not accurately communicate what Ember Atom is. Due to this, Jeff scrapped the album, stored it and used every second of the experience to regroup, rethink and launch.
The Active Set Share “I Will Listen” with New Noise Magazine
Los Angeles-based band, The Active Set will release their new EP Everything Changes on November 18. The EP is available to pre-order now via Bandcamp. The Active Set’s Los Angeles EP release show is tonight at the Satellite. Tickets for the show are available here. This week the band shared their latest single “I Will Listen” from their upcoming EP with New Noise Magazine. About the track The Active Set’s Matthew Stolarz told New Noise Magazine, “When you’re stumbling through life tangled up in all the moral conundrums of being a human being, there is no greater relief than having someone you can confide in, who is non-judgmental and willing to listen.”
Ronnie Baker Brooks Announces First New Album In Ten Years
Brooks, 49, was born in Chicago, and started playing guitar around age six. At 19, he joined his father, Lonnie Brooks who by then had influenced some of the most well-known bluesman of our history: Jimmy Reed, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Johnny Winter, and Junior Wells. For 12 years, the two would tour together, putting Ronnie out front with Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Koko Taylor.
Times Have Changed, Brooks’ first album in ten years, carries with it the weight of grown perspective and time spent perfecting old material. Brooks worked it with Steve Jordan, whose work runs from Keith Richards to Stevie Wonder, John Mayer and Eric Clapton. With that comes a lesson in rhythm and blues history. Brooks refers to the director as “a walking encyclopedia of music detail and equipment”, a professor through which Brooks could take that next developmental step. “Once we got the ball rolling, my confidence went higher and higher”, he says. “I’m a better musician for this experience.”
Muna “LOUDSPEAKER (ABSOFACTO REMIX)”
Los Angeles-based trio, MUNA, is embarking on their first-ever North American headlining tour in support of their debut album, About U, which is set for release on February 3, 2017 and available for pre-order now. The tour will be kicking off on February 1st in Los Angeles, and will be making stops in a number of cities including San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia. Fan presale for the tour will begin Wednesday, November 16th at 10am local time (password: AboutU), with the public on-sale on Friday, November 18th at 10am local.
LISTEN TO THE ETHEREAL “GLOW” FROM IRELAND’S ENEMIES
Enemies will release their third and final album entitled Valuables on December 9th via Topshelf Records. Valuables documents a turbulent time for the band — intensive writing, recording and touring, coupled with a lack of shared vision, led to a decision that harmony in ending is ultimately more valuable than discord in continuing.
Nitti Gritti unleashes “Dirty Dancing”
Supported by dance music icons like Jauz, Tchami and more, Miami-based producer and DJ Nitti Gritti knows just what it takes to deliver a stand-out banger. Now, he’s emerged from the studio with “Dirty Dancing,” a hot, bass-heavy number that’s already been featured on Dillon Francis’ Spotify and continues to win the world over. Listen to it now and start your weekend right.
BLACK ANVIL Announces New Album As Was And Premieres First Single
New York City’s BLACK ANVIL returns with As Was, the staggering fifty-minute follow-up to 2014’s Hail Death. Atmospheric and melodic without relenting on any of the ferocity BLACK ANVIL has always been known for, As Was seamlessly weaves through eight monumental passages of extreme metal art. More diverse, complex, and thought-provoking than anything they’ve released previously, As Was is a stellar representation of modern black metal, and of BLACK ANVIL’s continuous progression and songcraft. As Was was recorded at Menegroth by Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts, Panopticon) with mixing and mastering done by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Tribulation, Funeral Mist, Watain), and features cover art by Metastazis (Behemoth, Watain, Morbid Angel).
Hear the new Fred Thomas single, “Echolocation,”
Following the release of his critically-lauded 2015 album All Are Saved, songwriter/producer Fred Thomas entered a period of enormous transition. He gave notice at the writing job that had offered stability for years, got married and moved to Canada, all between multiple tours that ran the spectrum from sold out opening slots to sleeping in the car after empty gigs. At the end of yet another tour he returned to Athens, Georgia to again work with producer Drew Vandenberg (of Montreal, Mothers, many more) on an album aiming to encapsulate the nonstop changes that had sprung out of this phase of his life. Naturally, this record is named Changer.
Q&A: Fred Thomas On The Transformations Driving His New Album Changer
Enemies premiere new single ‘Glow’
Enemies will release their third and final album entitled Valuables on December 9th via Topshelf Records. Valuables documents a turbulent time for the band — intensive writing, recording and touring, coupled with a lack of shared vision, led to a decision that harmony in ending is ultimately more valuable than discord in continuing. On “Glow,” the final single to be released from Valuables, Enemies provide the ethereal backing track for the haunting vocals of guest vocalist Louise Gaffney of Come On Live Long.
CIGARETTES AFTER SEX SIGN TO PARTISAN RECORDS RELEASE NEW TRACK “K.”
Partisan Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Cigarettes After Sex, an ambient pop group based out of Brooklyn, NY led by songwriter Greg Gonzalez. Formed in 2008, the group consists of keyboardist Phillip Tubbs, bassist Randy Miller and drummer Jacob Tomsky.
In the spring of 2012 Cigarettes After Sex recorded their first EP over the course of a single night in the stairway of a four story building. Since then they have become a viral phenomenon, generating tens of millions of views on YouTube for their exquisitely yearning, graceful pop noir.
Prog-Metal Fusion Group PAINTED IN EXILE Reveals Keyboard Playthrough Track Sampler Video
Two weeks ago, PAINTED IN EXILE dropped their long-awaited full length album, The Ordeal. The reviews are in, and the critics have deemed that the wait was worth it. Heavy Blog is Heavy calls it, “endearing and moving”, while MetalSucks hails it as “a complex beast”, further claiming, “PAINTED IN EXILE have found their own voice”. Featuring PAINTED IN EXILE’s signature sound that further melds classic rock, jazz, classical and even hip-hop influences, The Ordeal transcends far beyond what PAINTED IN EXILE has released to date, fully showcasing the band’s gifted and refreshed line-up.
E-40 Lives the Luxurious Life of a Tycoon in “Savage”
Rap icon E-40 wastes no time in releasing a fresh new video for “Savage” featuring legendary producer/singer Jazze Pha, producer of Ludacris’ “Area Codes” and Ciara’s “1, 2 Step,” along with Bay Area veteran and E-40’s cousin B-Legit, who is also a member of The Click, alongside E-40, D-Shot, and Suga T. The new visual features the dynamic trio toasting it up to the good life with assorted eye candy, plush whips, and an array of Sluricane. The new video single is a glimpse into the highly anticipated 42-track effort, The D-Boy Diary Book 1 & The D-Boy Diary Book 2, slated to drop this Friday, November 18th, 2016. With features from Gucci Mane, Lil B, G-Eazy, Nef The Pharaoh, Droop-E, Jay Rock, Kid Ink, Mistah F.A.B., Eric Bellinger, Casey Veggies, AD, Joe Moses and more, this iconic project will mark E-40’s 26th and 27th solo releases.
Singer Marlon Saunders Releases New Soulful Dance Single
Marlon Saunders announces the release of new single and video, “The People Are Ready to Dance Again.”
Once again Marlon Saunders and his band, Mood Control, take us forward while serving up a soulful 70s-style groove. “The People Are Ready to Dance Again”, produced by Shawn Lucas and Rich Ahee; and Saunders’ thought-provoking lyrics ride on top of bass player Carl Carter’s funky groove.
Encouraging the listener to “change the way the story ends”, Marlon lends the mic to Soul/R&B legend Tawatha Agee, who moves the listener on this rhythmic journey.
FLYGERWOODS’ “VIBE HOUSE” GETS THE DANNY OCEAN VISUAL TREATMENT
Hailing from Missouri City, Texas, the 26 year old artist born Anthony Williams originally began his career under the name Airborne before evolving into FlygerWoods. Rapping was a recognizable skill early on for Flyger, and he’s been fan of Hip-Hop his whole life, inspired by a variety of artists from MF DOOM to Devin The Dude to Outkast to Kid Cudi. FlygerWoods’ self-titled debut has been described as laid-back and lighthearted with a nostalgic party feel, while also lyrically ferocious and masterful.
Grouplove Release “Good Morning” Music Video Featuring Elle Fanning
Grouplove today shared a music video for “Good Morning”, the latest single off their critically acclaimed third album Big Mess. Entertainment Weekly premiered the video, praising “the clip is everything fans have come to expect from the indie rock group – bright colors, high energy, a trippy premise, and a whole lot of fun.”
Mouths of Babes (Members of Girlyman and Coyote Grace) Drop New Track
Comprised of Ingrid Elizabeth and Tylan Greenstein of acclaimed acts Coyote Graceand Girlyman, the now-married pair has received notable press both for their respective projects and together as Mouths of Babes; just last year MTV covered their wedding as an inspirational story celebrating marriage equality.
D.A. Stern – ‘Miami’
Introducing our new favorite Cali kvetcher, D.A. Stern, and his debut album Aloha Hola out on Twosyllable Records January 20, 2017. This exciting new collection of 11 catchy tunes was painstakingly written, recorded and produced by Stern in his mother’s New Jersey basement. Though formerly a nebbish New Yorker, D.A.– full name, David Aaron — has relocated to discover all that Hollywoodland has to offer from Canter’s to Langer’s and beyond!
Boston Conservatory at Berklee Launches its Opera Intensive Summer Program
Boston Conservatory at Berklee – recognized for offering one of the best opera programs in the U.S. – is launching a summer program at Berklee’s campus in Valencia, Spain for students from all over the world looking to pursue a career in opera. The Boston Conservatory Opera Intensive at Valencia is a comprehensive three-week program taking place June 25-July 15, 2017. This is the first program to be developed jointly between the Valencia campus and Boston Conservatory at Berklee since the merger between Berklee and the Conservatory in June 2016.
“This summer program is designed for students who are serious about building a career in opera and are looking for next-level training,” said Richard Ortner, president of Boston Conservatory at Berklee. “Talented young singers from around the globe will come together to hone their technical skills with unparalleled faculty, gain valuable performance experience in a variety of settings, increase their understanding of what it takes to build and maintain a career in opera, and connect with industry professionals.”
YELLOWCARD Announce Final Two Shows Ever
The end is near for YELLOWCARD and as we embark on the final months before the band take their final onstage bow, they have announced their very last shows ever as a band. Said vocalist/guitarist Ryan Key: “Due to incredible demand, we have decided to add two final shows in Southern California to the tour. On March 24th, we will be performing Ocean Avenue in full at The Novo in Los Angeles. On March 25th, at the brand new House of Blues Anaheim, we will be ending the story in the city where we played our first sold out show.”
Along with the rescheduled shows in Albuquerque, NM (March 21st @ Sunshine Theater) and Tempe, AZ (March 22nd @ Marque Theatre) due to Key’s bout of laryngitis last month, these SoCal dates cap off the band’s two decade strong career and give fans one final opportunity to say farewell.
JON BATISTE PREMIERES NEW TRACK
Acclaimed artist and charismatic bandleader, Jon Batiste, recently announced that his first holiday album, Christmas with Jon Batiste, will begin streaming exclusively on Amazon Music starting November 18th, with the pre-order for physical music and digital downloads available now. TODAY, November 15th, Billboard has premiered the jazz inspired “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” featuring Judith Hill.
Matt Nathanson and ‘Bill Murray’ Video Premiere
Prolific songwriter Matt Nathanson premieres the official music video for the poignant song “Bill Murray” via Vevo today. The video depicts a fictional journey Nathanson and Murray take around the world and the lessons learned along the way. The video features Elan Gale, producer for ABC’s The Bachelor and Milly C. Quinn from the series Castle.
CHECK OUT K CAMP’S NEW VIDEO “FREE MONEY”
Interscope recording artist K Camp digitally released his second EP, Lyric Ave, on Friday, September 2, 2016. The six track EP will be accompanied by six videos which will premiere exclusively on select media outlets. Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd is featured on the track “Free Money.” K Camp serves as executive producer with Bobby Kritical, Musik Majors and Zaytoven providing additional production.
808 SETS EXCLUSIVE APPLE MUSIC PREMIERE
“This is it! After nearly 5 years of work ‘808′ is coming out.” said Alex Noyer the man behind the project and CEO of You Know Films. “Our audience’s support throughout has been incredible and thanks to our amazing partners we can finally celebrate this awe-inspiring piece of music history. I must thank my incredible team for their hard work, commitment and perseverance throughout.”
“I love this film. The 808 has left an impactful mark on my life. It’s been the driving force for so many of my favorite records, and I jumped at the chance to be involved. I wanted to learn more about how this incredible drum machine came to exist, and it’s been exciting to hear other people’s stories and what it means to them. It’s the magic ingredient.” – Zane Lowe
KASKADE TO JOIN HAKKASAN GROUP 2017 ARTIST ROSTER
Global hospitality company Hakkasan Group, announced today the first new artist to join the 2017 talent lineup, Kaskade. The Grammy® nominated singer, songwriter, producer, and musician will join what has been known to be an unprecedented roster with a multi-venue, long-term residency, making his debut Friday, Dec. 30 at OMNIA Nightclub inside Caesars Palace.
“We are beyond thrilled to welcome Kaskade into the Hakkasan Group family,” said Hakkasan Group President, Nick McCabe. “To have an artist of his stature playing at our prestigious nightlife and daylife venues is a great honor, and we feel this is going to be a successful partnership for all.”
Known for selling out multiple iconic concert venues and arenas, Kaskade will bring his innovative and chart-topping hits to a number of Hakkasan Group venues including OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace, JEWEL Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino, as well as Hakkasan Nightclub and WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand.
Justin Carter announces lush, lyrical debut album ‘The Leaves Fall’
A delicate collection of songs for losing yourself, a meditation on spiritual struggle, a window into the parallel reality of Justin Carter: The Leaves Fall is all of those things – and probably more. Centered on his intimate vocals, pointed with hints of Arthur Russell and John Martyn, the eight tracks are buttressed by warm acoustic guitars, vibraphones, and organs and flourished with modern production. They are familiar but distant, like ghosts living in the present.
Midnight Mystery Club ‘Calling Me’
David Paul Newell, who fronts the project Midnight Mystery Club, got his break by writing for house acts like The Shapeshifters. Songs he helped write have been featured on BBC Radio 1, Pete Tong’s show and numerous compilations, including Cafe Mambo Ibiza Sunsets 2015. Newell has also scored several Grammy nominations with his duo Full Intention (which he’s one-half of), with chart-climbing hits like “The Weekend” and “Borderline”.
In 2015, Newell started the side project Midnight Mystery Club, named after a secret bicycling society in San Francisco, California, near his hometown. This new solo project granted the freedom to indulge his obsession with late ’70s and early ’80s songwriting — songwriting during an era of transcending and timeless music that continues to endear itself even today. He is inspired by artists like Fleetwood Mac, Earth Wind & Fire, George Benson, Bobby Caldwell, Hall & Oates, Tears for Fears, Alan Parsons, Eurythmics, The Cars, 10cc, Sade, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Sade, Michael McDonald & The Doobie Brothers, Jackson Browne and Michael Jackson.
Spinnin’ Records Drops New Lincoln Jesser 7 Minute Music Video
Ahead of the full release of LA producer, DJ, vocalist, and instrumentalist Lincoln Jesser’s new EP, “Casa Mirage,” a full-length music video / featurette has been created to illustrate the project’s two lead singles- “Between These Lines” feat. Quiñ and “Lost With You.”
Out now via the Spinnin’ Records YouTube channel, Jesser’s featurette fuses the lyrical concept of both singles for the nearly seven-minute feature. Directed by Justin Pagano, Jesser’s feaure moves thrrough time and space at its own unique and cleverly crafted narrative timeline. The beauty of the music video lies in its abstract composition that moves forward, backward, and everywhere in between allowing the viewer to really immerse themselves into the unknown.
Garmiani Teams Up With Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire On “Voodoo”
Garmiani must be casting some kind of incantation over the dance music scene right now. Having performed at some of the world’s biggest festivals and worked alongside the likes of Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon, and Axwell /\ Ingrosso among others, he’s experienced an incredible few years since signing to Dim Mak. Following his 2016 festival mainstay “Bomb A Drop,” he teams up with Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire on “Voodoo,” premiered today via Billboard. The ragga-themed 128BPM stomper marks Walshy Fire’s official debut as a featured recording artist.
Trey Anastasio announces Red Rocks date for 2017
Phish frontman Trey Anastasio has announced a performance at Morrison, CO’s famed Red Rocks Amphitheater slated for May 31, 2017 behind his 10th solo full-length Paper Wheels (2015, Rubber Jungle/ATO Records). Tickets for the show, which will feature special guests Vulfpeck, will be available in a real-time pre-sale starting tomorrow, November 16 at 10am MST. Bundles including tickets to the Red Rocks show and the May 30 Vulfpeck show at the Ogden Theatre will also be available.
Paper Wheels features the classic TAB line up of drummer Russ Lawton, bassist Tony Markellis, and keyboardist Ray Paczkowski, augmented by a full horn section (including trombonist/vocalist Natalie Cressman, multi-instrumentalist James Casey, and longtime TAB trumpeter/vocalist Jennifer Hartswick).
FULL SCALE RIOT Premieres “Game Face” Featuring Ben Harper Through Loudwire
Loudwire boasts of the track, “‘Game Face’ opens up with a crescendoing sustained guitar lick, teasing the feature rhythm that kicks into action when the full band comes in. The groove is anchored by a clanking bass tone, but quickly subsides in favor of a staccato rhythm, teasing that opening guitar riff now and then. With a bit of hip-hop influence in the song, namely in the vocal cadence and drum beats, the song employs a clever balance of head-bobbing and aggression.”
Brother O’ Brother Premieres “Wolf In Sheeps Clothing” Video
Brother O’ Brother began making music with one major message in mind, love. Brother O’ Brother is trying to participate in this conversation of life by drenching guitars in fuzz, booming drums, and mountains of smoke and light. Brother O’ Brother’s live performance has been dubbed the best live performance in all of Indianapolis by multiple press outlets. Mix MC5 with early Black Keys and you’ve got it. Based out Indianapolis, Indiana, Brother O’ Brother has toured heavily to the tune of about 100 shows in 2016 including Festivals, played at both Third Man Records locations, and opened for AWOLNATION, Kongos, and Blue October among larger nationals. Currently on 5 different indie labels for viny, (Fonoflo, Shedhouse, Grimtale, Romanus, and Jett Plastic). Brother O’ Brother has sold vinyl in 16 different countries and have a total of 8 vinyl releases in 2016. They have nearly topped $20k in vinyl sales in 2016 with 2 more releases to go with no major label representation. 2016 looks to be a massive launching pad for Brother O’ Brother and their new 2017 full length LP release.
60 East – ‘Enemies 2 Friends’
After being one of the few American artists to perform at this years Hip Hop Kemp Festival in Czech Republic and headlining the Zabij Nude Festival in Poland, 60 East returned to Los Angeles and released the West Coast anthem “The Origin” featuring California Hip Hop legends Sly Boogy and Blu of Blu and Exile. Today 60 returns with yet another visual featuring one of Brooklyn’s most prolific writers Skyzoo, who just released a new project with Apollo Brown under Mello Music Group. Be sure to keep up with 60 East as he will be returning to Europe early 2017 to perform at the Winterclash Festival in The Netherlands and continue on around Europe on his Winter Tour.
“Typical Rick” OUT NOW ON COMEDY CENTRAL
In this time of political turmoil we can all use a laugh. That’s where I come in with my buddy Nick Swardson in our new show, “Typical Rick.” It’s about that one guy you bring everywhere who inadvertently fucks everything up. That guy is me. That guy is Typical Rick. Streaming now on all Comedy Central platforms. Enjoy it you crispy babies!
Bronze Whale Unveils Second Track “Call Me Out”
Texas-based electronic duo Bronze Whale teams up with singer/songwriter The Odds to release “Call Me Out,” out now for free download via Magic Magic. “Call Me Out” comes as the lead single on Bronze Whale and The Odds’ collaborative three-track EP, Million. The song takes listeners on an emotional journey as Bronze Whale once again steps outside the box and delivers an instrumental treatment that is as moving as it is unique. With the addition of The Odd’s heartfelt lyrics and passionate guitar line, “Call Me Out” will surely touch the hearts of all audiences.
Grouplove Release “Good Morning” Music Video Featuring Elle Fanning
Grouplove today shared a music video for “Good Morning”, the latest single off their critically acclaimed third album Big Mess. Entertainment Weekly premiered the video, praising “the clip is everything fans have come to expect from the indie rock group – bright colors, high energy, a trippy premise, and a whole lot of fun.”
YehMe2 (Josh from Flosstradamus) remixes Travis Scott’s “Goosebumps”
Earlier this year, Josh Young made his debut solo appearance as YehMe2 with a free mixtape, a new project informed by his Chicago DJ roots and all-around pop culture appetite. Today he has unleashed his remix of Travis Scott’s latest hit “Goosebumps,” available for free download via ToneDen. Download below and share if you love it.
Hypercolor Release “Ghosts” Featuring Kora Leva
“Ghosts” is brought in with a flourish of playful synths, sparkling percussion, and a refreshingly feel-good take on modern bass music. The track is the third original single from Hypercolor, the newest musical iteration among Grant Wheeler and Matthew Young’s various projects. Hypercolor taps upon the most exciting qualities of future-bass, drawing inspiration from tastemakers like Flume and Mura Masa.
Rob Hendon’s Art is Changing the Way Nashville Looks
Artist Rob Hendon, known in the art community as “The Original Guitar Painter” for his representations of one of Nashville’s most treasured instruments, is helping to aesthetically create Nashville’s landscape as it undergoes an intense growth spurt. As Nashville welcomes new residents and new businesses to its city at record rates, Hendon is keeping the legacy of the Music City alive through his use of vivid color and extraordinary texture in the creation of his distinctive, guitar-focused art placed throughout the city.
Hendon has been commissioned to brighten Nashville’s historic Music Row with his craft. His art, from smaller series paintings to larger-than-life pieces, can be seen up and down the heart of the city’s entertainment industry with installs in the lobbies of offices like Warner Brothers Records, Warner Brothers Studios Nashville, Sony Records and Sony Music Publishing, Oceanway Studios, Big Machine Records, BMI Nashville, Billboard Magazine, and Gibson Guitars. Nashville hotels, like Omni Nashville and The Hutton Hotel, have also chosen to adorn their walls with “Hendons.”
Ryan Chernin for Skope Magazine
Ryan’s musical path first began at an astoundingly young age. “My mom has this one story – my grandmother swore by it too – that at three or four months old they were talking to me in my crib and I apparently gave them their exact intonation back,” Ryan recalls, laughing. “According to my mom, that was my introduction to music.” He insists that his real introduction was the Yellow Submarine tape she’d play for him in the car, and the piano lessons he begged his parents to sign him up for as a child.
