Two Islands – ‘Heaven’
They have just released their debut single, ‘Heaven’, and although they’re based in the UK, have been getting shown a lot of love stateside.
H.O.S.H. releases ‘Karma’ EP on Diynamic
H.O.S.H. returns from a brief hiatus from touring to focus on the studio with his first release of 2017; the ‘Karma’ EP, due for release on his home label Diynamic.
The two track EP showcases two very different yet equally dancefloor-ready styles. Title track ‘Karma’ blends echoing synth stabs with exotic vocals and the characteristic rich bassline Diynamic is known for.
Out now: stream the new release from Pale Blue
Pale Blue is the new alias for Mike Simonetti, one of NYC’s most infamous underground producers, paired with the vocals of Elizabeth Wight. The duo’s seductive double sided EP Comes Home / Have You Walked Through This Night is remixed by breakthrough Spanish producer Pional on Man Power’s Me Me Me label.
Have You Passed Through is raw and daring, its female vocal reminiscent of innovative early electro, this is a intoxicating late night anthem of leftfield electronica. Its lyrics are taken from the film The Thin Red Line, a movie about mans destruction of nature, his world and himself. Come Home is equally alluring with a dreamier narrative, and Pional’s remix is stripped back and effortless.
The Island Club release ‘Paper Kiss’ video
Brighton five-piece The Island Club, have released the official video for their new single ‘Paper Kiss’ – a dance-infused pop track with a wave of inspired hooks and daring melodies.
In a dream-like, metaphorical setup, the video sees the band performing to a roomful of desk-bound office employees who are oblivious to what’s in front of them.
Norwegian artist Madden and his new single ‘Echo’
‘Echo’ was featured on Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday’ playlist in eight countries upon release and has already clocked up over 200K plays on the platform. The single is co-written with Zak Abel (Gorgon City, Avicii, Kaytranada) and Andreas Moe (Avicii, Tiésto, Hardwell) and co-produced with kid joki (Britney Spears, Astrid S).
INSANITY to Release ‘Toss a Coin’ on Bastardized Recordings in May
Switzerland’s Hardcore bruisers INSANITY will release sophomore full-length album Toss a Coin on May 26 via Bastardized Recordings. The album is a game-changer that builds on the foundation of debut album No Limit and EP Ready to Row.
The Octopus Project
Austin, TX’s The Octopus Project today shared a surreal visual tour of their new album Memory Mirror out now via Robot High School. The trailer brings to life each of the album’s 13 tracks with matching psychedelic and experimental visuals.
The band — featuring Toto Miranda, Yvonne Lambert, Josh Lambert, and now multi-instrumentalist Lauren Gurgiolo (Okkervil River) — just launched a headlining East Coast tour, including shows in Washington DC (4/10), New York (4/11), Chicago (4/18), and more. The band also announced a special, one night only hometown release show — the ‘Memory Mirror Multisensory Menagerie’ — at Austin’s Texas Spirit Theatre at The Bullock Texas State History Museum on May 12. Hosting an early and late show, the band will use the unique facilities to present — for the first time ever — a musical live performance of Memory Mirror featuring 9-channel surround sound, immersive multi-screen visuals, rumble seats, indoor weather effects, and more.
M8L8TH unveil new single “L.A.H.”
After countless nights of iron will and ardent sorcery, russian black metallers M8L8TH is proud to unveil the new single “L.A.H.”
“Luciferian Aesthetics of Herrschaft” pushes the boundaries of the ever-expanding M8L8TH universum even further, journeying through the darkness in search for the inner light. The new single marks a milestone on the band’s way to the fourth full-length album, scheduled for release later this year.
New Zealand musician Kayleb Duckett is about to hit the road for his first North Island tour, alongside Wellington psych rockers Melting Faces. He’ll kick things off with an album release show for the new album Twins (out now on Dippy Cow Recordings).
The album has recently premiered over on Vice’s Noisey website. The site describes the album as “Kevin Parker working on a grandaddy album surrounded by abstract visual art and paintings.”
PYRAMAZE: “KINGDOM OF SOLACE” LYRIC VIDEO RELEASED
The melodic metal band PYRAMAZE just released a lyric video for the track “Kingdom of Solace” from their highly anticipated new album “Contingent”. The album will be released on April 28th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings.
NELLY Announced as IGNITE URBAN AMBASSADOR
Red Stripe, the pale lager brewed in Jamaica, announces a collaboration with SUM Entertainment to launch IGNITE URBAN® [www.igniteurban.com]. The new digital A&R platform places emerging Pop, R&B, Hip-Hop and Reggae artists in a competitive, skills-based competition to determine who has what it takes to make it in today’s music industry. The grand prize is a recording contract and the ability to work with Grammy Award-winning producers. Also announced is IGNITE URBAN’s artist ambassador, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter Nelly.
Fully-integrated across social media platforms, IGNITE URBAN® will issue a range of challenges to competing artists to identify and nurture exceptional talent. Each challenge represents a skill needed in today’s recording and publishing industry. Throughout the competition, IGNITE URBAN® artists will receive professional insight from top singers, songwriters and producers. Contestants will also have opportunities to perform at Red Stripe sponsored concerts and festivals, and local “I do Music” curated events produced by Patchwerk Studios and IGNITE URBAN® with select radio station partners.
HONNE ENLISTS PORTLAND RAPPER AMINÉ FOR NEW “WARM ON A COLD NIGHT”
UK duo HONNE has released a new version of album title-track ‘Warm On A Cold Night,’ featuring breakout Portland rapper Aminé (whose track ‘Caroline’ has now surpassed 200 million streams). This comes ahead of a US tour – featuring HONNE’s first appearance at Coachella – and worldwide festival dates including Secret Garden Party and Melt Festival. The band is also currently hard at work on new material. Their debut album “Warm On A Cold Night” is out via Atlantic Records.
NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE “2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”
dick clark productions and ABC today released the nominees for the “2017 Billboard Music Awards,” honoring the year’s most successful artists in 52 categories of music. The “2017 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC. This year’s award ceremony will showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations and much-discussed pop culture moments.
As part of today’s nomination announcement, singer and hit-songwriter Julia Michaels and Fall Out Boy musician Pete Wentz appeared in the 8:00 a.m. ET hour of ABC’s “Good Morning America” to announce the nominees in five categories, including: Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top Hot 100 Song. Following the broadcast, four additional categories, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top R&B Song and Top Rock Song, were exclusively announced via Billboard.com. The remaining categories were announced exclusively via the Billboard Music Awards’ Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.
Discogs’ Top 25 Best Selling Hip Hop Records of 2016 + Skope
Before that Kendrick record drops later this week, we’ve teamed up with okayplayer to put together our Top 25 Best Selling Hip Hop Records of 2016!
“With throwback gems such as Rob Base and Public Enemy paired with newer classics from Kendrick Lamar — it is clear that a new age of listeners have a strong desire to study the greats and learn the tools necessary to call themselves a student of “true school” hip-hop.” – okayplayer
It’s a great one with a lot of fantastic vinyl! Our tagging system is wholly submitted and edited by the Discogs community… so this is pulled with the word “hip hop” as a genre tag. You’ll be surprised who’s sitting at #1 for sure!
Magdalena Bay’s punchy pop single “Set Me Off”
Magdalena Bay is a pop duo comprised of Mica Tenenbaum (songwriting and vocals) and Matthew Lewin (songwriting and production). After being in both a prog-rock band and a relationship together throughout high school, the couple went to college in different states, causing and abrupt end to their musical and romantic relationship. Now, after two years apart, Matthew and Mica are reunited under Magdalena Bay, driven by a passion for creating crafty and electrifying pop music.
“Set Me Off” is a shot of pop adrenaline to the heart, a breakup song that’s wistful yet energetic. It pokes fun at the inescapable reminiscing that happens after every breakup.
Levitate Music and Arts Festival Announce 2017 Day-by-Day Lineup
The announcement of this year’s “biggest little festival” in Massachusetts just drew lots of attention with a top-tier lineup with headliners including fan-favorites Dispatch and GRAMMY Award-winning Ziggy Marley. The festival, which started off as a humble friendly barbecue, has since grown into a two-day event in its fifth year with an expected draw of over 10,000 people per day. With the announcement of daily lineups (listed below), single ticket sales are sure to surge as budgeting fans are able to prioritize their summer wish list. Single day tickets start at $64 for Sunday and $79 for Saturday, with VIP Single day tickets available for $179 each day and go on sale Saturday, April 10th, 2017. VIP Packages provide attendees with access to shaded areas, private bar, free Island Creek Oyster bar, hor d’oeuvres, exclusive gift bag, premium parking, and accelerated entry.
We Will All Be Equal Soon, the debut collection from CLOAK, is a 6-song EP wherein the NYC 4-piece employs Shieldsian “glide guitar” techniques and processing, marries that with scorching arpeggios, subaqueous vocals, and brutal drum textures that structurally fluctuate between blunt minimalism and relentless jackhammering.
Lyrically, principal songwriter Sam Tyndall has achieved a sage solemnity that can only be acquired through life experience, squinting at themes less intimately interpersonal and more broadly existential through a lens of fatalism. When something as fanciful as romance does peek through the blinds, its performative nature is placed under scrutiny, examined as a faulty societal construct in a manner that is crisp, yet presented under a veil of opacity.
CIRCA WAVES’ OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “GOODBYE” PREMIERES TODAY ON VEVO
Today, Circa Waves unveiled the official video for “Goodbye,” taken from their new album, Different Creatures (Virgin Records). The clip is filled with explosive footage from the band’s sold-out U.K. headline tour. “Goodbye” is the third track from the album to be heralded as the Hottest Record in the World by BBC Radio 1.
Artist: Cayenne the Lion King
Cayenne the Lion King isa raw and spontaneous hiphop reggae dancehall artist from Atlanta, Georgia based in Durham North Carolina. He has an explosive, aggressive energetic performance style that gets any crowd or venue on it’s feet. His eclectic sound and versatility continues to amaze and baffel audiences around the world. He is now on his fourth self-made tour entitled “Passport Tour” performing in places such as the United States, Chile, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, Canada, Africa and more. He has also performed with over 65 major artist such as A Tribe Called Quest, KRS-1, De La Soul, Wu-Tang, Capleton, Chronixx, Beres Hammond, and Bounty Killa just to mention a few.
“No Future” from Austin punk band Crooked Bangs
Crooked Bangs are a dark punk rock band from Austin, Texas. Their second full-length, II, is out April 21, 2017 on Nervous Intent Records. A tour of the West Coast will follow in late spring. As an album, II belongs to no specific subgenre, and as a band Crooked Bangs belongs to no specific movement, revivalist or contemporary. They’re a band for which the overly-broad and all-encompassing label of “punk” makes a convenient editorial cop-out. Crooked Bangs are at once brooding and howling, unrestrained and taut.
Oslo based Thea & The Wild return with new single ‘Dark Horse’
First impressions are lasting and Thea & The Wild wastes no time, burrowing deep into earworm territory from the outset of new single ‘Dark Horse’. It’s a highly percussive and polished listen, with humble chopstick-on-teacup foundations at its core.
LOLAA ANNOUNCE EPONYMOUS DEBUT EP DUE OUT MAY 22
Toronto sisters LOLAA have announced their eponymous debut EP will be arriving May 22. Lex Valentine and Nadia Valerie King emerged in 2016 as LOLAA, releasing their debut single, “Always Been” [Spotify | iTunes], featuring backing vocals from ’90s dance icon, Simone Denny of Love Inc., and performing live in Toronto, supporting acts such as MSTRKRFT, Helado Negro and Fear of Men, garnering a feature in the Toronto Star. LOLAA performed last month at The Horseshoe Tavern and will hit the stage again during this year’s Canadian Music Week, April 19 at The Silver Dollar.
Coming out of the cold with some fire bars, Montreal’s Wasiu has plans to invade the American rap scene. Methodically rhyming over a wintry array of synthesizers, Wasiu annihilates wack rappers on “Snow Mexican,” his latest single. After teasing us with a pastoral intro, the Tibe and Dear Lola co-produced beat drops to reveal a sinister undertone for the MTLien to reassert his dominance over the harsh weather conditions of his home country: “Frostbite on my ring finger/guess I’m married to the cold.” With a title referencing a fake (yet believable) Donald Trump tweet about Canada, “Snow Mexican” is Wasiu’s first new song since last year’s ode to then-Canadiens defenseman “P.K. Subban.” Premiered by VIBE, “Snow Mexican” is a brilliant opening salvo from Wasiu’s upcoming project, MTLiens 2.
Daun Giventi returns with the brilliant ‘Memories EP’
American producer Daun Giventi continues his relentless rise through the Trance ranks with a brand new 2-track EP showcasing the California-native’s exceptional Progressive style in ‘Echodrome / Memories’.
Kicking off with ‘Echodrome’, Daun Giventi displays a more melodic touch to his productions with a record that exhibits Daun’s more emotive sound with big synths leading a production full of Daun’s trademark tough bass whilst incorporating more uplifting tones thanks to sweeping atmospherics and delicate FX.
MARIAH CAREY FORMS “BUTTERFLY MC RECORDS”
Multi-platinum global superstar Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artist of all time with18 Hot 100 #1 hits, inks an exclusive joint partnership of Butterfly MC Records and Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, it was announced today by LA Reid, Chairman and CEO, Epic Records. Terms of the agreement call for additional repertoire by the artist, beginning with a new studio album expected later this year.
“To continue working with Mariah Carey at Epic has been another rewarding chapter of my career,” said Mr. Reid. “Mariah’s incomparable talents as a singer, with her vocal range that is nothing short of legendary, are matched by her brilliance as a songwriter, producer, and performer par excellence. Mariah’s chart records have established her enduring place in music history, a position that is cherished and supported by her loyal fans worldwide. I look forward to building upon all of Mariah’s success for years to come.”
Mariah Carey Launches Butterfly MC Records and Puts “Heart and Soul” Into New Album
1m spins per week on YouTube for The Dead South viral video
Comprised of Nate Hilts (lead vocals, guitar, mandolin), Scott Pringle (guitar, mandolin, vocals), Danny Kenyon (cello, vocals) and new addition to the band Eliza Mary Doyle (Banjo), The Dead South have put their own spin on traditional bluegrass music. Singing about murderous estranged spouses to runaway lover cousins, the band encourages fans to kick back, enjoy the music and forget what era they’re in.
Bristol mainstay Gemmy, a key figure in defining the city’s electronic music identity alongside fellow trailblazers like Joker and Pinch — predominantly through his early work on Planet Mu and Punch Drunk — is to release a new four-track EP on his World Of Wonders imprint.
Laidback Luke, Bright Lights and Made In June Head to “Paradise”
Dutch producers Laidback Luke and Made In June join forces on Dim Mak for their aptly titled single “Paradise,” recently premiered by Billboard. Fusing warm synths with the airy vocals of Bright Lights, the blissful tune shows Laidback Luke’s range as he steps out of his electro comfort zone on this stunning crossover house song.
Kaskade’s Spring Fling Tour Kicks Off Next Month
Six-time Grammy® nominated singer, songwriter and producer KASKADE has revealed that CID, Darrius, Illenium, JonasBlue, Medasin, Ookay, and Ravell will be joining him for an upcoming headlining series of shows beginning this May, called Spring Fling. Presented by Live Nation, the shows kick off on May 12th at Echostage in Washington, DC. Lineups for each show vary by city. See below for specific lineups for each show.
“I always want to make sure that from the moment they walk into one of my shows to the minute they walk out, my audience has been immersed in the best musical experience possible,” said Kaskade. “From CID who my audience knows well, to Ravell who has several releases on Arkade to a few new names, there will be no down time at these Spring Fling shows. I couldn’t be more excited to have this support set the stage for what will no doubt be some epic nights.”
Art-Rock quintet The Golden Age of TV unveil spiky, sugary new single ‘Dust’
Leeds art-rock five piece The Golden Age of TV unveil their new single ‘Dust’, a spiky, off-kilter track reminiscing over a now dead relationship. Complete with angular guitars, lively drums and impassioned vocals from lead-singer Bea Fletcher, ‘Dust’ is an invigorating insight into TGAOTV’s sound.
As with previous release ‘Between Each Brick, which garnered BBC Radio 1 support from Huw Stephens as well as a marked local buzz, there is a continuing narrative undertone to their slick, guitar-driven music; telling unique stories forged by front woman Bea Fletcher.
Brent Cowles Releases New Song
Fresh off the heels of performances at SXSW and Treefort Music Fest, raucous roots-rock singer Brent Cowles (pronounced Coles) has released a new song and acoustic video component for “Lift Me Up (Leave Me Here),” via Ones To Watch. “Lift Me Up (Leave Me Here)” follows the release of Cowles’ debut single and title-track for his upcoming EP, “Cold Times”. Cowles will release his debut EP Cold Times on April 28 via Dine Alone Records and Greater Than Collective.
Grey Premieres “I Miss You” Video
Today, artist and producer duo Grey have released the official music video for their hit single “I Miss You” featuring Southern California trio Bahari (Interscope Records). Directed by Tobias Nathan (Miguel, G-Eazy), the video can be viewed here.
H. Hawkline Shares New Track “Engineers”
Today H.Hawkline (Huw Evans) is pleased to share an enchanting new track from his forthcoming I Romanticize LP (which will see release on June 2nd through Heavenly Recordings) titled “Engineers”.
New Country Faith America Scheduled for May 19th
The latest in the hit Country Faith music series, Country Faith America, will release on May 19. The release will mark the fifth album in the series that has accumulated $1.6 million in sales to date.
The full-length studio album consisting of country music’s biggest stars and their best patriotic hits will be exclusively released through Cracker Barrel’s 639 locations as well as digital outlets such as iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon and Spotify available through Curb Records and Word Entertainment.
“I’m so excited about this collection of songs on Country Faith America,” says Deborah Evans Price, founding member of the series and A&R curator. “The album opens with ‘Country Nation,’ Brad Paisley’s upbeat anthem, and the project continues with songs that spotlight faith and patriotism such as Brooks & Dunn’s ‘Only In America,’ Big & Rich’s poignant ‘8th of November,’ and new traditionalist Shane Owens’ ’19.’ I think listeners will find a great deal of comfort and spirit through these powerful songs.”
LETOYA LUCKETT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM “BACK TO LIFE”
Grammy award-winning multi-platinum selling R&B songstress LeToya Luckett is excited to announce the release of her highly anticipated third studio album BACK 2 LIFE, which will be available on May 12 via Entertainment One Music. LeToya ended her seven-year hiatus from music with the release of the title track and lead single “Back 2 Life,” which was produced by Joseph “Jo Blaq” Macklin and YBZ as well as it received rave reviews from media and fans. The accompanying video, which was teased on People.com, is the first installment of a three-part mini movie series featuring actor Thomas Q. Jones (“Being Mary Jane”) and has already received over 3.4 million views on YouTube.
LeToya Luckett Is Back with Teaser Trailer for New Single ‘Back 2 Life’
Darius Rucker supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Nine years since visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and pledging his support, Darius Rucker has announced the date for his eighth annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert, sponsored by State Water Heaters. The event, which leads into CMA Music Festival week, takes place Monday, June 5 and will be held for the FIRST time at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
“This concert is a real highlight for me every year,” Rucker said. “And I couldn’t do it without the support of my friends who turn out to perform, tell stories and make this a memorable night for the fans, who are here from around the world.”
The event has received an overwhelming response in past years, with sellouts year-after-year and more than $800,000 raised for St. Jude. Friends performing with Rucker in past years have included Luke Bryan, Radney Foster, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum) and Kenny Rogers, among others. The lineup for this year’s event will be announced in the coming weeks.
Two Another release new single ‘World Demands It’
Two Another release new single ‘World Demands It’ on April 7th. ‘World Demands It’ is the perfect marriage of slick, soulful electronica, fused with R’n’B licks and an infectious hook.
Speaking about the new single Two Another explain “This track was the first thing we made together after quitting our jobs and moving to London in 2015. We are really excited to share it with people as it shows a different side of the Two Another project and kicks off our second EP!”
Lupe Fiasco Premieres Music Video from “JUMP” ft. Gizzle TODAY!
Grammy Award-winning artist Lupe Fiasco premieres the music video for his hit single “JUMP” feat. L.A. rapper Gizzle via VEVO TODAY, April 10th. The song was the second single released off his sixth studio album, Drogas Light, and was produced by long-time collaborator Soundtrakk.
Elbows shares first track “Think Twice” from debut EP at Okayplayer
Max Schieble, better known as Elbows, is a Brooklyn-based songwriter, vocalist, and genre-bending producer raised in the Bay Area. Combining elements of old school hip hop, futuristic electronic production, and bygone jazz instrumentation, with deliberate hooks, expansive vocal harmonies, and sporadic sampling, he creates ever-changing soundscapes all filtered through a sharp pop sensibility. Some folks – Elbows included – would describe the sound as that of “time travel.”
EXPLOSIONS RELEASED STUNNING ANIMATED SHORT FILM “THE ECSTATICS”
Texas-based instrumental experimentalists Explosions in the Sky have added another run of North American dates to their ongoing tour in support of The Wilderness, far and away their most ambitious and accomplished record yet. The new dates focus on the western portion of the country, a fitting complement to their ongoing eastern US tour, and include a performance at Los Angeles’s storied Greek Theatre.
TrakkSounds debuts Bout It featuring Maxo Kream and Xavier Wulf
Award-winning producer TrakkSounds releases a brand new song “Bout It” featuring Houston’s Maxo Kream and Memphis’ Xavier Wulf. The boastful southern anthem is a preview of TrakkSounds’ forthcoming album The Other Side releasing via independent Pairadime Music Group on April 28th.
“As a Texas producer, my influences in southern hip hop definitely include No Limit Records,” explains TrakkSounds. “I’ve worked with Maxo for over 6 years and he’s always reminded me of the same hustle as Master P. He’s the leader of the pack and makes others stand out too. For the track, I created a nostalgic nod with the intro synth but then transformed it into Maxo and Xavier’s style.”
Sunsquabi Release New EP ‘Deluxe’
Colorado trio Sunsquabi have cultivated a rampant following thanks to their role as a groundbreaking live act that fuses elements of electro-funk and performance components of a jam band. Ready to unveil the band’s next chapter, Sunsquabi have now released a brand new EP titled ‘Deluxe.’
ORANSSI PAZUZU To Issue Special Two-Song Kevät/Värimyrsky EP
In conjunction with their massive upcoming tour, which includes the band’s maiden voyage to the US, Finnish cosmic black metal alchemists ORANSSI PAZUZU will release a special 10″ recording containing two new tracks, which are now streaming at Loudwire.
On the impending expedition, ORANSSI PAZUZU will be selling a new EP, in addition to the previously-announced reissues of their Muukalainen Puhuu MLP, Farmokologinen LP, and Kosmonument LP. The newly-confirmed EP bears two unreleased tracks, “Kevät” and “Värimyrsky,” and is pressed on 10″ vinyl. While the Kevät/Värimyrsky EP will be sold only at the band’s shows during their 2017 tour cycle, the band decided to also share the new and previously unreleased tracks digitally with the world for those unable to attend one of their mind bending live performances.
PELUSSJE’s Inventive Future Beats Collide With Hypnotic Vocals From Josh Money
Italian duo PELUSSJE have never shied from experimentation when handling any subgenre of dance music, and their newest collaboration with Josh Money, a smooth, downtempo future beat titled “Collide,” showcases this strong, innovative spirit. Originally premiered on Your EDM, “Collide” is out NOW on Nameless Records / Universal Music Italia.
The Scandals Releasing ‘Lucky 7’ EP Produced By Brian Fallon
New Jersey punks The Scandals will be releasing their new EP ‘Lucky Seven’ on April 28 via Panic State/Say-10 Records.
It was recorded at Red Bull Studios, NYC and produced by Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem. The Scandals frontman Jared Hart also plays in Fallon’s other project The Crowes.
Chris Shiflett’s West Coast Town Streaming Now at Rolling Stone
Chris Shiflett’s highly anticipated new solo album, West Coast Town, is premiering in full today exclusively at Rolling Stone.
ROCK GETAWAY SET FOR HARD ROCK HOTEL RIVIERA MAYA, MEXICO
ROCK GETAWAY will make its debut at the HARD ROCK HOTEL RIVIERA MAYA, where luxury meets satisfaction on a stage of stunning tropical views, a private white sand beach, and exclusive saltwater snorkeling areas. It’s all capped off with an inviting traditional design, legendary Hard Rock hospitality, and undeniable excess at every turn.
This fall the inaugural Rock Getaway will redefine the festival experience, bringing legendary artists to Riviera Maya, Mexico for a two-weekend all-inclusive concert vacation from October 26 through November 5. Guests can choose between 4-, 7- and 11-day festival packages, with the 4-day experience featuring performances from Steve Miller Band, Roger Daltrey, Bad Company, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Cheap Trick and more. Fans can easily extend their experience to a 7- or 11-day vacation, adding exclusive sets from rock greats Don Henley, Santana, George Thorogood and the Destroyers and more. Each package includes luxury accommodations at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel or Unico Resort as well as admission to all concert events, available to the general public on Monday, April 17 at 7:00am EST/10:00am PST.
FRENCH DUO HER SHARE NEW VIDEO FOR “SWIM”
Rising French duo HER (Victor Solf and Simon Carpentier) have just shared the video for their latest single, “SWIM” from their new EP Her Tape #2. Solf and Carpentier are the vocalists, songwriters, producers and multi-instrumentalists behind Her. Her Tape #2, the follow-up to the band’s critically acclaimed tape, Her Tape #1, is a continuation of their exploration of women, love, relationships and feminism. In the six-track tape, the pair examines maternal love between a mother and child and physical love between partners.
QUIX Drops “Riot Call” (feat. Nevve)
New Zealand-based QUIX has a knack for unique sound design, which shines through on “Riot Call (feat. Nevve).” The track is the first single off his forthcoming Dim Mak EP. Ebullient vocals juxtaposed with low-end hypnotic drops push the boundaries of pop on yet another creative single from the rising young producer. Working alongside Nevve, who has previously added vocals to hits by Jerry Folk, Elephante and Illenium, proved to be the X-Factor on “Riot Call.” In QUIX’s own words, “Working with a good vocalist made the track come alive… this is a banger.”
BARDSPEC: Ambient Project Of Ivar Bjørnson (Enslaved, Skuggsjá) Shares “Fire Tongue”
This June, By Norse will release the debut album Hydrogen by BARDSPEC, the ambient project/band led by Enslaved composer/guitarist Ivar Bjørnson. In advance of its release, today Decibel Magazine is thrilled to share the first audiovisual glimpse into the album via a David Hall-created new video for “Fire Tongue.”
Chet Porter Debuts Official Remix of D.R.A.M.’s “Broccoli”
After causing waves with his chart-topping original “Stay,” electronic musician Chet Porter is making a powerful return with an official remix of D.R.A.M.’s 4x-platinum, Grammy-nominated hit featuring Lil Yachty “Broccoli,” out now on Atlantic Records. The popular hip-hop single receives a full-blown makeover from the Toronto-native as he spins it with a dynamic perspective.
Tall Tall Trees Shares “SeagullxEagle” Video On Relix
Relix has premiered the video for Tall Tall Trees newest single “SeagullxEagle”. It is the fourth single off of the recently released album ‘Freedays’, out now via Joyful Noise Recordings. Prior to “SeagullxEagle” Tall Tall Trees released three singles, “Being There”, “Freedays” and “Backroads”.
Mack Keane Premieres “CREATION Video with EARMILK
Mack Keane is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter/producer from NYU that has a knack for adding a modern twist on retro soul. He’s built-up a buzz for himself on campus and beyond and exemplified everything he’s worked toward on the 2107 EP, out May 5. After releasing “Modern Behavior” and “Imagine”, Mack has given another taste of his new EP with the video for “Creation”, which recently premiered at EARMILK.
CHAMPS Share New Track “The Garden Is Overgrown”
CHAMPS, aka brothers Michael and David Champion are pleased to mark their return with a brand new track titled The Garden Is Overgrown.
Having garnered approval with 2015’s VAMALA and following their first headline UK tour later the same year the brothers have spent the interim writing, demoing and fine-tuning their new live setup. Fragile melancholia coupled with a pop sensibility provided the foundations for an undeniably personal album that spawned several singles, picking up plenty of air play and clocking in over six million Spotify plays.
GRIDFAILURE & MEGALOPHOBE: “A Corpse At Every Funeral”
Clrvynt is now streaming “A Corpse At Every Funeral,” an instrumental track hailing from Dendritic, the collaborative album between New York solo outfits GRIDFAILURE & MEGALOPHOBE. The new single features trumpet by Mac Gollehon, who has performed on records by David Bowie, Miles Davis, Blondie, Onyx, Duran Duran, Madonna, and countless others.
Keeper Keeper Premieres Single, “Wine Teeth” via IMPOSE
Keeper Keeper is a three-piece alternative rock band based out of Portland, OR. They’ve got an upbeat, danceable, surf rock vibe and have been compared to bands such as The Strokes, The Killers and The Growlers. Playing at many Portland venues, Keeper Keeper shows are lively and fun!
Deep State Premiere Full Stream Of New LP
Thought Garden is a thoughtful and cathartic listen that shoots straight from the gut, head, and heart. Across the album, singer/guitarist Taylor Chmura examines inward frustrations at the things that exist in your mind and work against you, in search of a sense of self-resolution. Thought Garden captures the raw energy of a band being a band, recorded live over two days last January in Athens’ Chase Park Transduction studio with Drew Vandenberg, who has worked on albums by Of Montreal, Deerhunter, Porcelain Raft, and Mothers, among others.
Robyn Hitchcock shares new video; album out next week
Yep Roc recording artist Robyn Hitchcock continues to celebrate the April 21st release of his self-titled new album on Yep Roc, this time with the unveiling of his new video for the song “Raymond & The Wires. Getting its premiere via Salon over the weekend, the clip pulls together imagery from Hitchcock’s present and past as homage to his dad, the science fiction writer and cartoonist Raymond Hitchcock. The song is perhaps the most personal song on ROBYN HITCHCOCK, possibly the most explicitly personal one in his 40-year songbook. An evocative ode to memory and progress, “Raymond & The Wires” sees Hitchcock peering back through the fog of time to examine the still-impactful influences of trains, trams, and trolleys and his late father.
