Selina Albright comfortable and confident enough to “Eat Something”
While a song about the joy of packing on a few pounds and a widening booty may seem contrary to the messages bombarding the popular music and media landscapes, smooth soul singer Selina Albright’s “Eat Something” is instantly resonating with fans and radio programmers, including SiriusXM Watercolors’ Dave Koz Lounge, which will feature the song on the February 5 national broadcast. The mid-tempo adult R&B song bolstered by guitarist Kay-Ta Matsuno’s crafty touch is the lead single from Albright’s first full-length album, the very personal “Conversations,” which will be released March 17 by Golden Rays Music with preorders beginning February 1 on iTunes.
“Over the past few years, I’ve noticed that I’ve reprioritized my life and stopped putting so much emphasis on doing and being what’s most acceptable to others, and instead focused more on appreciating and expressing who I’ve become. Getting to that place in my life inspired me to write about topics I normally wouldn’t, such as ‘Eat Something.’ I know it’s unconventional to write a song about being so happy that you gain weight from eating more, but there’s a freedom in the candor of the lyrics. There was no way I was going to change that. It was far too special,” said Albright, who selected the heartening cut as the first single based upon the immediate and rousing response she receives whenever performing the song in concert and from the fervent reaction from her “FanFamily” on social media.
Billboard Adds Pandora Streaming To Its Charts
Billboard, the leading global destination for charts, news, business, lifestyle and innovations in music, and Pandora (NYSE: P), the go-to music source for fans and artists, today announced an exclusive agreement that will add influential Pandora streaming data to the Billboard Hot 100, the world’s preeminent songs chart. The Hot 100 ranks the week’s most popular songs across all genres, determined by a formula blending track sales, radio airplay and streaming, as measured by Nielsen Music.
In addition, Pandora will also impact various streaming-based charts, and Hot 100 formula-based genre rankings such as Hot Country Songs, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Latin Songs, Hot Rock Songs and Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, among others.
Pandora data will be incorporated into the Billboard charts and revealed on Billboard.com on Tuesday, January 31 (for charts dated February 11).
David Luning “Driftin”
In “Driftin’,” the lead single from Restless, Luning sings, “I want to keep on driftin’ like a rambling man,” and describes what it’s like to be a musician on tour: “Mile after mile down the road / Lookin’ for a new place to go / Sippin’ whiskey with some new-found friends.”
“This song was inspired by the odd feeling I had when my band and I came home after tour,” Luning says.”There is something that feels epic about touring … Going on tour with my band felt like really doing something – going out there and experiencing new things, playing for new people, meeting new people, seeing towns that we’d never seen before and having experiences we’d never had before …
Eric Church draws capacity crowds, sells out every stop on “Holdin’ My Own Tour”
Eric Church, who announced on his 2017 Holdin’ My Own Tour he would forego openers and give every ounce of himself amidst two sets and over three hours of music, is merely three weekends in, yet has entertained more than 125,000 fans on just nine stops thus far. From the Midwest where the Star Tribune, likened the “marathon concert” to Bruce Springsteen’s to the Northeast, where Rolling Stone said Church played an “expertly crafted show, largely due to the versatility of Church’s band,” the “Nashville Maverick” (Star Tribune) has drawn fans from around the country to rock with him on his 38-song journey.
This weekend, the Chief hit Philadelphia, New York and Boston, starting at the Wells Fargo Center, where CBS Philly said he showed an “example of the shredding power of Eric Church and his band – grinding guitar power with a twang and the soaring spectacle of arena rock.” Consistent with his undaunted disposition, Church took 13,300 fans through old and new songs, playing most of the hits in his arsenal.
Línger ‘Avoid’
In late September 2016, Línger released her debut single ‘Flyon’ and has already proven she is a powerful force to be admired. The single, and EP tuple were recorded in her home in Sydney, Australia, produced by fellow Sydney artist, Xavier Dunn.
Her latest offering from the forthcoming EP is ‘Avoid’, a lush electronic-pop journey characterised by Línger’s signature vocal harmonies. They provide the foundations for an pulsing and dramatic electronic track, all supporting Línger’s beautiful melodic whimsies.
Brandyn Burnette: New Single 10 Million Plus Spotify Stream Artist
Brandyn Burnette is a progressive soul producer/singer-songwriter from St. Louis, Missouri currently living in Los Angeles. This self taught, 3rd generation musician has crafted his own sound and style that has begun to takeover the pop underground world from the inside out. “My music is about healing… that’s what it is for me and that’s what I think it is for other people. I want my fans to feel like they are entering another world when they listen to my music.” In 2014, Brandyn opened for John Mayer, Jon Bellion and James Bay. In 2015, he’s penned songs for MKTO and Jake Miller. One can only imagine what’s next for this soulful progressive artist from the midwest.
NATHANIEL ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE
Multi-platinum selling artist, Nathaniel returns with his killer new single, Vapours, the anticipated first taste of new, original material and it has been well worth the wait. To accompany the sexy track, Nathaniel has also announced a hypnotic film clip, directed by Peter John of Epik Films (The Paper Kites, Simple Plan) and will be celebrating the release with his national VAPOURS tour.
Vapours is a soulful and thrilling club track with classic, irresistible RNB influences. Pulsing bass, driving synthesisers and Nathaniel’s unmistakable vocals are encompassed in the exciting track that reflects intriguing Middle Eastern musical characteristics. Produced in LA with Freshm3n III who’ve worked with the likes of Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown and wilI.i.am, Vapours is a leap forward for this Aussie talent, pushing past the clean cut pop that he’s been best known for. “The song is about being intoxicated by somebody, whether that is with sex, love or lust. It’s a very sensual and unique song,” explains Nathaniel, “My headspace at the time was I just wanted something different, honest and a little rebellious, I wanted to experiment with different sounds and sonic landscapes.”
New Single Surf Garage Rock – The Captain’s Son
New single from indie surf pop/garage rock group The Captain’s Son that just premiered via Clash. The trio are quickly making a name for themselves with playing top venues in Southern California. They are known for their catchy blend of warm guitar melodies, laid back harmonizing vocals and upbeat drum rhythms.
Jonas Blue – ‘By Your Side’ feat. RAYE
BRIT Award nominee Jonas Blue has enlisted Australian producer Sonny Fodera and rising English DJ Billon to rework his latest single, ‘By Your Side’ feat RAYE. Out today via Positiva/Virgin EMI, the two exciting renditions will add to the striking remix package, which includes further arrangements from Madison Mars, Two Can and DC Breaks.
Sonny Fodera’s reimagining begins with a hard-edged bassline and relentless percussion, blended with a pitched down vocal hook. Elements from Jonas’ piano-led track later come into the fore, oozing through Sonny’s heavy duty house music style. Climbing up the dance music ranks, Sonny Fodera has turned heads with his signature electronic flair. The Defected signee released his ‘Frequent Flying’ compilation last year, including ‘Always Gonna Be’ featuring singer/songwriter Alex Mills, which is continuing to rack up an impressive play count across Spotify and Soundcloud.
The Pale White release debut single ‘Reaction’
The Pale White release debut single ‘Reaction’ on January 20th through Ignition 45?s.
‘Reaction’, a thumping slice of Josh Homme-infused blues-rock featuring Adam Hope on vocals/guitar, brother Jack on drums and Tom Booth on bass, will not just prick up ears, but no doubt grab the entire industry by the scruff of the neck. Produced by rock stalwart Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters), the boys? introduction for the world is both intensely melodic and catchy, while packing a mighty bark and bite to match.
CATFISH AND THE BOTTLEMEN ANNOUNCE SPRING HEADLINE TOUR DATES
As their latest single “7” leaps into the top 10 at alternative radio, Catfish and the Bottlemen announce today that they will embark on a spring headline tour across North America. Tickets are on sale this Friday, February 3 HERE.
This tour kicks off May 2 and will bring the UK band back to the US and Canada, hitting venues such as the newly-reopened House of Blues in Anaheim on May 24.On May 6, Catfish and the Bottlemen will also be one of the first bands to play New York City’s newest venue, Brooklyn Steel, which opens this spring. In addition to headline shows, they will perform at Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta, GA, BottleRock Napa Valley Festival in Napa, CA, and Sasquatch! Music Festival in George, WA.
Gigslutz premiere RJ Thompson’s The Times They Are A-Changin’
Geordie singer-songwriter RJ Thompson has enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence in the last year. Living proof that a bit of hard graft can take you anywhere, RJ has recently shot from open mic nights around Tyneside to sharing the bill with Jools Holland and Joss Stone at The Royal Albert Hall.
The list of accolades goes on for RJ, with his previous releases receiving high praise from BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music. He’s also managed to score endorsement from Lowden Guitars and Two Rock Amplification.
Simon on the Moon releases debut single, ‘Hooked’
Upcoming Swedish artist Simon on the Moon has released a new track, ‘Hooked’. The single is now available to stream on Spotify.
After playing in different bands in his hometown and DJing in local hip-hop clubs, Simon decided to pair his two loves by venturing into the world of production. He began DJing “out of pure curiosity about what makes people move and because of my growing love for urban music.” He noticed that the musical elements he most enjoyed were similar, but across different shapes and genres – “the things that made me want to write riffs and write music as a band is the same thing that drew me to RnB and the urban world.”
Beth // James Offers First Single, “Lion Eyes”
The upcoming debut release from Austin duo Beth // James, All In Life, combines a shimmering mix of modern folk, mindful pop, and Americana charm. The EP taps into the soul of a rhythmic back and forth between two distinct voices blending into one. All In Life, recorded at Rattle Trap Audio with Brian Douglas Phillips (David Ramirez, Rob Baird) is due out on April 28.
RDGLDGRN Debut “Opera” (feat. Method Man) via Nylon
“Human beings in this country are still being treated as if they were aliens,” says Green of alternative hip-hop trio RDGLDGRN (pronounced ‘red gold green’) to NYLON MAGAZINE, in reference to not only his new video and single “OPERA”, but also, in a larger sense, the current political and social climate of the U.S. Premiering today on NYLON, the provocative video (which features guest rapper METHOD MAN) captures the band at its most amped-up musically and politically, portraying the physical and metaphorical idea of this unnatural fear of “the other.”
Lindenfield Debuts New Album “Season of Death” via IMPOSE
IMPOSE Magazine has the exclusive premiere of the album!
BLAMESHIFT PREMIERE THEIR MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “MONSTER”
Long Island, NY based rock band Blameshift premiered the music video for their single “Monster” through VEVO today. The video directed by Eric Schneider coined the hashtag #iamamonster, showing the dirty path of a dollar bill, making a monster out of everyone it encounters.
MAYER HAWTHORNE SHARES NEW “TIME FOR LOVE” VIDEO
Mayer Hawthorne has debuted a new video for his single, “Time For Love,” shot at Los Angeles’ YouTube Space. The video encourages fans to “dance like nobody’s watching” and perfectly captures Mayer’s classic vibe: groovy, fun, and always soulful.
Forecastle Fest announces lineup additions
The Forecastle Festival has added more than a dozen acts to its three-day music, art and activism celebration, including Kentucky’s own Sturgill Simpson, electro-dream pop duo Phantogram, indie art veterans Spoon and many more. Celebrating 15 years at sea, Forecastle Festival will take place July 14-16, 2017 at the award-winning Waterfront Park, situated on 85 acres of green space with views of the Ohio River and the downtown Louisville skyline.
“The 15-year anniversary of Forecastle reflects the eclectic, innovative and stimulating spirit that has propelled us forward since our humble beginnings in Louisville’s Olmsted Parks,” said Forecastle Founder and Captain JK McKnight. “It’s a party with a purpose: a unique cross section of culture and activism, coupled with the most interesting, impactful artists you’ll find anywhere in the country.”
Happyness New Single “Falling Down”
Happyness will be coming back to the US in March for SXSW and some select dates. They’ll then be returning for a full US tour in May and June. Benji says, “These shows are our first US dates for a while now, and for the first time we’ll have two albums to play from so we’re looking forward to it a lot. We’ve got a lot of expensive ideas for stage props that we probably won’t be able to realize by then.”
Astronautica shares lush new single “Reasons”
The compilation also features new and exclusive tracks from brilliant artists all over the globe, including Astronautica, ACES, FMLYBND, DAUNT, Leo Kalyan (London), SRNO (feat. MOONZz), Mammals (Australia), and GOSTO (Netherlands). They also got the renowned Barry Grint (David Bowie, Radiohead, Prince, Oasis, Beastie Boys, Madonna, Guns N’ Roses, etc) from Alchemy UK to master the compilation.
Single: Victory – “Change The World”
Cleveland, Ohio -Artist Victory teams up with CMayes, DaLomonze, and The Deep End for his release “Change The World” off his MADE4VICTORY Imprint. Victory is not new to this music scene, he has shared the same stage with hip hop icons such as: KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Pharcyde, Wu-Tang, and Talib Kweli. He also gained more respect working with Cleveland’s top dj’s and performing at underground clubs and gaining local airplay. The single will be release on all digital outlets on February 3rd.
Cashmere Cat To Tour North America This Spring
In anticipation of his long-awaited debut album, Cashmere Cat will tour North America this spring, kicking off April 12 with dates in Dallas, Austin, Boston, Philadelphia, Seattle, Los Angeles—his first headline show there since 2014—and more.
Presale tickets are available Wednesday, February 1 at 10 a.m. local time, with tickets on sale to the general public Friday, February 3 at 10 a.m. local time.
Phish announces ‘The Baker’s Dozen’
PHISH has announced plans for The Baker’s Dozen, an unprecedented 13-night run at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, set for Friday, July 21 through Sunday, August 6. The full schedule of dates is listed below.
The Baker’s Dozen brings the band’s total performances at the famed arena to a remarkable 52 in the years since their Garden debut in December of 1994. With these 2017 performances, PHISH joins a small, elite group of artists that have played over 50 shows at Madison Square Garden, including Elton John, Billy Joel and the Grateful Dead.
Tickets to The Baker’s Dozen will be available as a 13-show package for the price of 12, or as individual nights. An online ticket request period for individual tickets and Baker’s Dozen packages are available now at Phish Tickets through Sunday, February 12 at 11:59 pm ET. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning February 17 at Noon ET. As with Phish’s most recent runs at The Garden, all floor tickets will be General Admission.
BOB DYLAN’S FIRST THREE-DISC ALBUM – ‘TRIPLICATE’
A three-disc studio album from Bob Dylan, Triplicate, will be released on March 31, featuring 30 brand-new recordings of classic American tunes and marking the first triple-length set of the artist’s illustrious career. With each disc individually titled and presented in a thematically-arranged 10-song sequence, Triplicate showcases Dylan’s unique and much-lauded talents as a vocalist, arranger and bandleader on 30 compositions by some of music’s most lauded and influential songwriters. The Jack Frost-produced album is the 38th studio set from Bob Dylan and marks the first new music from the artist since Fallen Angels, which was released in early 2016.
Noga Erez Video For New Single “Pity”
Emerging Tel Aviv-based producer, songwriter, and singer Noga Erez today announced her debut album, Off the Radar, will be released on June 2nd, 2017 via City Slang worldwide, and premiered her new music video for the album’s second track, “Pity.” Erez was recently included on The NME 100, which said she’s “one of 2017’s most innovative” new artists, and played her first intimate U.S. shows last month in NYC, including live sessions for NYLON and Paste.
New Sampha video
Sampha has today revealed the video for his new single ‘(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano’. The video – directed by Jamie James Medina and starring Sampha alongside model and activist Adwoa Aboah – comes in two different formats. As well as a traditional music video, viewers can also immerse themselves in a virtual reality version, a product of Sampha’s creative and technological collaboration with YouTube.
Benchmarks Debut New Single
Our Undivided Attention, the forthcoming album from Nashville-based rock band Benchmarks, represents the culmination of four years of evolution by a band that has searched for an identity of its own in a town with a storied musical history. Today, you can hear the album’s first single “Frames,” which premiered with New Noise Magazine. The track and album were mixed by Jay Maas (Defeater, Transit, Polar Bear Club, Make Do And Mend) and produced by the band themselves.
matt pond PA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LOUISVILLE”
Of the track, Matt Pond stated, “I wrote the song a few years ago, and we reworked it while mixing Winter Lives. It’s about touring with Rachel’s and driving across the country with Jason Noble. We drove the gear out to Seattle from Louisville to meet the rest of the airborne band, listening to music and talking the best, dumb shit. That man was brilliant in every possible way. And he loved pie so much that he couldn’t read a dessert menu without nearly going insane with skyrocketing joy. I cannot help but to think about his love of pie and smile.”
Unreleased 1979 Bill Evans Trio Concert to be Released on Fantasy Records
In 1976, jazz pianist Bill Evans was in a class by himself. The New Jersey-born Evans had been recording as a leader for 20 years, and become a true force in modern music. When he went to perform in the Madison Union Theater at the University of Wisconsin on Monday, November 15, 1976 with bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Eliot Zigmund, no one would have predicted that 40 years later the evening’s music would become one of the shining moments of all that Bill Evans accomplished.
Rykka new video for “Runnin’ Away”
The director, Brianne Nord-Stewart, came to stay with me in Switzerland for two weeks while we shot this music video. She stayed on my farm and we would swim in Lake Zurich everyday. It was a unique experience to creatively collaborate with Brianne while spending so much time together. I believe she clearly understands me as an artist because of this. Pieces of our time together inspired various parts of the video. For example, we met a man at the lake one day who collected vintage cars and allowed us to use one for a few shots. I was also living with a sheep on the farm who makes a cameo in the video as well.
Rykka Is Wild And Carefree In The “Runnin’ Away” Music Video: Premiere
Watch Jammz – ‘Know Yourself’ Video
FLOOR SIXX is a new hub created to celebrate and accurately document underground music and culture in the UK. Every month a new and exclusive single will drop on the FLOOR SIXX media platforms including VEVO, Spotify, Deezer and iTunes, and also be available to stream / buy / watch and share.
The first track from the FLOOR SIXX project is Jammz’ ‘Know Yourself’, which was produced by Westy and mixed by 6ix. It was premiered by MistaJam on BBC Radio 1 / 1Xtra and is available to buy and stream now.
Song: Ralo – “Young N*gga” ft. Young Thug, Lil Yachty, and Lil Uzi Vert
An young trap star who earned the admiration of Atlanta’s rap community, Ralo’s honest street storytelling and helium-pitched delivery help him stand out from the crowd. Riding a titanic, demonic instrumental from Ricky Racks, Ralo shows off his streetwise bars on “Young N*gga.” Premiered today by Complex, “Young N*gga” finds the Famerican general swapping boasts with Young Thug, welcoming Lil Yachty, who forsakes auto-tune to spit a white hot 16, and getting an ad-lib boost from Lil Uzi Vert. The latest single from Ralo’s upcoming, star-studded Famerican Gangster 2, the track is a swaggering, bass-heavy, fly-like-propellers anthem that brings out the strengths of Ralo and his formidable guests. “Young N*gga” follows the FADER-premiered “They Can’t Stop Us,” which finds Ralo trading witticisms with Gucci Mane, and has racked up 32,000 SoundCloud plays since its release last Tuesday.
DDENT: watch new video ritual “Kohol” exclusively on Cvlt Nation!
Parisian mystic post-metal outfit DDENT teamed up with Cvlt Nation to unveil their debut video “Kohol”, an aesthetic dive in the band’s poetry-driven universe.
Emerging Americana singer Lisa Bouchelle is no stranger to the music scene…and she appears to be on the verge of an ‘overnight success’ story that’s actually years in the making. Her new EP, ‘Lipstick Tomboy’, includes a duet with John Popper of Blues Traveler, and the track is already making big noise at radio, with a music video in the works for February.
A fixture on the Jersey Shore, Bouchelle is respected by her peers and long known for her chops as a singer, writer and performer, playing upwards of 200 shows a year. She has sung backup for Bruce Springsteen, dueted in concert with Jon Bon Jovi, and toured with and/or opened for Blues Traveler, Meat Loaf, Ingrid Michaelson, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bryan Adams, Jason Mraz, The Wailers, Train, and many others.
Sarah Bethe Nelson shares new track via She Shreds
Sarah Bethe Nelson is excited to share “Out Of My Reach,” the newest single from her upcoming sophomore album Oh, Evolution (due February 24 on Burger Records). The premiere comes via a feature in She Shreds, who noted that Oh, Evolution “explores the evolution of love, life, relationships, and the self through sun-kissed psychedelic rock, doo wop, and bubblegum pop fused with rock fuzz and the occasional heavy riff.”
Sarah Bethe Nelson Explores the Evolution of Life, Love, and Music. Listen to “Out of My Reach”
Banjo Maestro Ned Luberecki Releases ‘Take Five’ on 3/31
Described by Steve Martin as “an absolutely joyous, riveting, beautifully syncopated example of the beauty of the banjo,” Ned Luberecki’s new album, Take Five, demonstrates he is a master of his instrument, adept in multiple styles. Recorded at The Rec Room, Ben Surratt’s studio in East Nashville, Take Five will be independently released on March 31, 2017. Self produced, the 14-track album is a mix of originals and covers and clocks in at just under 45 minutes.
“With Take Five, Ned Luberecki offers a full course five-string feast, with savory bluegrass, tasty fiddle tunes, tangy jazz and more. It’s all presented with sumptuous tone, timing that’s just right and a dash of Ned’s irrepressible humor. This is state-of-the-art five-string banjo, cooked up with virtuosity and creativity,” says banjo player, banjo instructor, and author Bill Evans.
NEW MUSIC WEEKLY MAGAZINE ANNOUNCES NOMINATIONS FOR 2017 NMAs
New Music Weekly magazine has announced the nominations for the 2017 New Music Awards (NMAs). The leading radio publication has honored recording artists, radio stations. Programmers and industry professionals. Music fans has a hand in the nominations via their votes and can now assist in the final outcome through their vote participation on the magazine’s website. New Music Weekly is now in pre-production for their annual Country Radio Seminar and NMA issue and will be on-sight at the event as well.
Boreen Premiere New Single via Tiny Mix Tapes
Melancholy is easy. It’s the default emotion of indie rock. Languor is hard and grown up—melancholy infused with self-awareness. Being able to identify and depict the mundane with a sense of hope and charisma is a feat that requires maturity and understanding, and one not necessarily required to make a totally pleasant record.
BELINDA ESQUER SHARES VIDEO FOR “LOOK INSIDE”
Tucson, AZ-based, by way of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, singer songwriter Belinda Esquer is pleased to share the official video for “Look Inside,” the critically acclaimed single from her sophomore effort The Truth. Available now, 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.
Tim Kasher (Cursive & The Good Life) Premieres New Song “Break Me Open”
No Resolution will be released on March 3rd, 2017 via 15 Passenger – the newly launched label owned and run by the members of Cursive (Kasher, bassist Matt Maginn, and guitarist/vocalist Ted Stevens) – and is now available for pre-order at the label’s website. The album will also be released in two limited edition vinyl runs: a blue with white splatter pattern that will be available through the 15 Passenger Bandcamp store and at Kasher’s upcoming live shows, and a red and yellow splatter pattern version that will be exclusive to independent record stores.
RØMANS releases new single ‘Love Is The Beast’
RØMANS releases new single ‘Love Is The Beast’ featuring Avelino on January 27th through Roc Nation / Virgin EMI.
Premiered on The Fader – ‘Love Is The Beast’ is equal parts electronic, soul and hip hop. Featuring rising British rapper Avelino, who has supported Stormzy, had the quickest ever 1 million views on Charlie Sloth’s Fire in the Booth and been named BBC 1XTRA ‘Hot for 2017′. It’s a real statement of intent and indicative of what can be expected from RØMANS’ forthcoming ‘Automatic’ EP release, due in Spring 2017.
Speaking about the track RØMANS explains ‘I made the beat in 2015 for Kanye when he’d just started what would become ‘Life Of Pablo’. He took the parts off me and I waited to see if he’d use it for the album. When he didn’t, I knew I wanted to release it myself. Avelino is one of my favuorite rappers in the U.K. I grew up in the Garage/Grime era so I’ve been listening to London MC’s for a long time and he’s definitely one of the best. It’s great to see U.K. Hip Hop finally making it’s mark around the world.’
dEVOLVE & Red Rat “Higher!” Remixes
After finding immense success with his collaboration with Red Rat “Higher!,” Miami-based dEVOLVE celebrates over 4 million spotify streams of the dance floor hit with the release of a remix package. The eclectic EP features an assortment of renditions that comprise a variety of styles such a moombahton, dancehall, and heavy trap. Mister Gray transforms the single with hard, ripping bass as OYE!!! & Dready inject it with their tribal house flair. No Saints cranks up the heat, putting an upbeat and fiery spin on “Higher!,” while Kameo brings the original to another level through ground-shaking production.
KARABAS BARABAS Take a More Serious Tone with “Casino Tears”
Alt-Psych Rock Band Karabas Barabas have taken a position with their newest video release, “Casino Tears,” off of their debut LP, Return of the Sexy Demon. Filmed for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, “Casino Tears” was premiered with RockRevolt Magazine.
Zookeepers Unleash “Kill My Speakers” On New Noise
Danish duo Zookeepers arrive on New Noise with the aptly-titled “Kill My Speakers,” a rattling trap stomper with ruthless dubstep wobbles slicing through deep 808’s.
Weezer Announce 2017 KAABOO Appearance
KAABOO Del Mar is a three-day “mix-perience” providing the perfect weekend escape. Curated as a fully immersive elevated festival experience without the rough qualities of a traditional outdoor event, KAABOO Del Mar combines a diverse mix of top-tier music, high-quality culinary offerings, the very best craft libations, visually inspiring art exhibitions, comedy, dancing and indulgent amenities. KAABOO is located at the historic Del Mar Racetrack + Fairgrounds, just north of San Diego on the Southern California coast.
Mija shares new song “Secrets”
Mija has shared her latest song “Secrets” as a free download available via the Mija and Never B Alone pages. The song project came out of a nostalgic love for drum and bass (where acts like Nestky and Sub Focus were first loves), with Mija temporarily using the acapella from Tegan & Sara’s “Boyfriend” as a placeholder until a new vocal could be written. As the instrumental progressed, the sample stuck and Tegan & Sara allowed her to use it.
Gothic Tropic shares new video “How Life Works” via Noisey
“The LA-based singer still values the importance of an absolutely killer bass line pushed front and center, but on “Stronger” the production is cleaner and clearer, a song that’s fingerclicky cool, with a pinch of 60s shimmy and a pipette full of 80s power pop.” – Noisey
New Music Video & Single By Slaptop “Another Life”
Friday, San Francisco based producer Slaptop released both a new single and music video for “Another Life.” The track is one of the last cuts that will be heard from ST’s upcoming debut artist album, With You, out on March 3rd. The single featuring vocalist Geneva White, is a catchy four-on-the-floor dance-pop track that is already making the rounds to tastemaker DJ sets:
Seattle-based DIY lyric poet and folk-soul musician Connor Desai is struggling along with the rest of us in this climate of regression following the 2016 election.
“The more I observe, the more I see that this outcome is not that surprising,” she says. “Our new president is a product of man’s government, we can’t deny what sort it’s made.”
Henry Jamison “If You Could Read My Mind”
Jamison’s debut EP The Rains came out through the always-stellar Akira Records in October and has since racked up 8.5 million Spotify streams in the past few months alone.
Hideout shares full stream of delightful sophomore record ‘So Many Hoops/So Little Time’
HIDEOUT is Manhattan-based songwriter Gabriel Rodriguez, who’s also a longtime band member of Cults. His sophomore album, So Many Hoops / So Little Time, is set to release on February 3rd 2017 via Small Plates Records.
It’s been two years since the release of Hideout’s debut album Rookie, and in that time many things have changed for Rodriguez. Most tragically, the passing of his brother. So Many Hoops / So Little Time deals with grief in different spectrums –– the album ranges both sonically & lyrically from whimsical space-pop to crushing acoustic vulnerability. There isn’t a singular concept or message, but the deeper you delve into Hideout’s world the more you feel nostalgia and a sense of loss.
BELLY & NAV TEAM UP FOR “RE-UP” VIDEO
Today, rapper, songwriter and producer Belly has shared his newest video for his track “Re-Up” featuring rising rapper NAV. The video, directed by Logan Pierce, showcases a whimsical nostalgia that matches the sobering, chilly atmosphere of the song perfectly. “Re-Up” is taken from Belly’s most recent mixtape, Inzombia, which was released last fall to critical acclaim. The clip, which premiered earlier today via Noisey, VICE’s music vertical, can be viewed here.
AMANDA HOMI Releases New Video “I’ll Drive the Car”
London born singer, songwriter, percussionist and dancer Amanda Homi has travelled the world, lived in many countries, and currently makes New York City her home. “I’ll Drive the Car” is the first single to Amanda’s upcoming new record due late-spring 2017. As Amanda expressed to Popdose for the official video premiere, the song “is dedicated to empowering women worldwide….I think that the education and empowerment of women is the key to a kinder, more just and safer planet. Of course, there are women who literally aren’t allowed to drive and that was the key inspiration. But on a global scale, men have been intoxicated at the wheel for too long. It’s time they handed us the keys…”
DAY WAVE PREMIERES NEW SINGLE “SOMETHING HERE” FROM DEBUT ALBUM
In addition, the Bay Area musician reveals details for his forthcoming full-length debut album, The Days We Had [Harvest Records], arriving May 5, 2017. The preorder goes live this Friday February 3, granting instant grat downloads of “Something Here” and the recently released “Wasting Time.”
Glass Mansions Releases Official Music Video for “NIGHTSWIMMING”
South Carolina-based electro-pop/rock group Glass Mansions has been hard at work gearing up to unveil new music and a Spring tour ahead. Following their recently released single, “Matches” fans of the band have been thrilled to hear more from the trio. Today, Glass Mansions has answered that call, partnering exclusively with idobi Radio to premiere the official music video for their latest single, “NIGHTSWIMMING.”
Warpaint Records Kicks Off The New Year With Purporangejuice’s “Lotus”
Built on a solid foundation of passion, Warpaint Records is excited to introduce their first release of the new year. The label is kicking off 2017 with Purporangejuice’s downtempo single “Lotus.” The tune steps into an experimental territory while it maintains soft, future electronic elements that take listeners on a soothing musical journey. The song reflects the label’s ultimate goal to escape any confinement to a single style as they seek the music of dedicated and passionate artists – regardless of their “genre.”
Adult Karate announces new EP, premieres upbeat “From The Dust”
Adult Karate is the first official solo project of Los Angeles based, born and bred producer K.C. Maloney. The ‘LXII’ EP was released 8/19/16 on Plug Research Records and cemented Maloney’s arrival as a solo artist. LXII’s first single, “So Low” (feat. Adaline), garnered attention from a plethora of music blogs and online media outlets (including The FADER) and was added to several influential Spotify playlists.
Fast Romantics Premiere New Single “Why We Fight” Via Clash Magazine
“Why We Fight” is the new single from Toronto 6-piece Fast Romantics, premiered Wednesday via Clash Magazine and to be released digitally released on January 27. Additionally, the band has debuted the utterly unique lyric video for “Why We Fight,” via Impose. “Why We Fight” is taken from the band’s forthcoming album (set for release in Spring, 2017). Both are released via Light Organ Records/Postwar Records.
ALLEY QUEEN Announce ‘Destroyer’ EP via NPR
Los Angeles’s Valley Queen is kicking off 2017 by announcing the new EP, ‘Destroyer’, to be released on March 10th. Their first official EP, this four-piece act merges southern rock with traces of 1970’s canyon folk. Courtesy of NPR Music’s All Songs Considered, you can now listen to lead track “Stars Align” HERE.
While lead singer and rhythm guitarist Natalie Carol’s hauntingly powerful vocal is at the forefront of the band’s music, the band has “tones that shiver in all the perfect places”, according to VICE’s Noisey. Filling out their sound is Neil Wogensen with bass/vocals, Gerry Doot on drums and Shawn Morones with vocals and guitar.
Project Repat: Concert T-Shirts Into Quilts
Project Repat can turn those fun t-shirts into a comfy quilt! By repurposing concert t-shirts into unique quilts, Project Repat is not only preserving the memories, but can save old and worn shirts from the trash bin. Plus, the quilt is great to use for outside concerts!
Grace Mitchell Releases Official Video For New Track “Kids (Ain’t All Right)”
“A commemoration of 1970s punk rock, and a visual homage to its influence in the contemporary age of art, fashion, and music based on the socio-political climate of that era and it’s parallels to the modern age. This zine lyric video is my interpretation of youthful frustration in the form of angsty art zine collages I grew up reading and enjoying.” – Grace Mitchell
Wooden Wand returns with a new album!
Chickens were puzzling to early chemists and remain so. Despite a diet low in calcium, eggs laid by chickens contain a huge amount of calcium. Chickens, in that sense, are the only alchemists with proof that they are able to transmute an element; Wooden Wand’s Clipper Ship album reminds me of that fowl alchemy, where the sum of songs’ parts add up to some impossible, elegant germination that cannot be reduced.
SHAED Exclusive Photoshoot & Chat with Interview Magazine Up Now
Washington, DC trio SHAED is thrilled to announce that they’ll be joining Bishop Briggs on her North American headlining tour as main support this Spring! Kicking off in Seattle, WA on April 18th and running for a month, the tour hits most major cities before wrapping up in Phoenix, AZ on May 23rd. Also included are headlining shows in Portland, OR (April 19th) and Houston, TX (May 19th). All dates can be found below or via the band’s exclusive chat and photo shoot with Interview.
Casey McQuillen Releases New Track, “Friends”
Casey McQuillen isn’t your typical pop singer/songwriter telling a sweet story about her love songs. Casey is a young woman with a message: you are not alone. She speaks about her experience with bullying. She speaks about her struggles with anxiety. She speaks about her desire to fit in.
