Skylar Fri shares new single ‘Dream Too Much’
A sense of home is one of the most powerful feelings a person can have. But equally the desire and drive to leave one’s home can be just as profound. This EP is shaped by the restlessness of Skylar Fri’s formative years – the feelings of isolation and disillusionment – tempered by an eagerness not to appear ungrateful. Because, for many, the picturesque images of her Danish town are an idyllic antidote to those living in sprawling unforgiving cities. But what if you wanted something different? What if you dream of something better? Can ‘better’ even be quantified?
THE LAB, powered by HP, returns to PANORAMA
Celebrating New York City’s unique position at the intersection of music, art and technology, PANORAMA returns this summer with an all-new lineup of artistry and even more innovation at THE LAB, powered by HP.
Building on the success of last year’s debut, THE LAB’s museum-quality exhibition space has been expanded to include additional interactive, experiential digital art installations, fusing technology, art, performance and design at the center of Panorama. Curated exclusively by New York City-based artists, THE LAB puts the city’s unparalleled creativity and innovation on display for a sensory adventure culminating in a massive 360 degree dome theater.
HP is once again on board as the official technology sponsor for Panorama and will be setting up in THE LAB, working with digital artists and HP Z Workstations to build out the full scale experience for festival goers.
GLOBAL SUPERSTAR NICKI MINAJ IS SET TO OPEN THE “2017 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”
dick clark productions and ABC today announced that multi-platinum artist Nicki Minaj will open the “2017 Billboard Music Awards“ with an epic 9-minute performance featuring special guests Lil Wayne, Jason Derulo and David Guetta. 2017 marks the fourth appearance for Minaj on the Billboard Music Awards stage, as well as her first television performance since breaking Aretha Franklin’s long-standing record for Female Artist charting the most songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Ludacris and Vanessa Hudgens will host the “2017 Billboard Music Awards along with previously announced performers on the broadcast Camila Cabello, The Chainsmokers, Miley Cyrus, Celine Dion, Drake, Florida Georgia Line, Halsey, Sam Hunt, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran and 2017 Billboard Music Awards ICON Award recipient, Cher. The “2017 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE on both coasts from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC.
SUNKEN: Watch the video for the track “Sunken”
Danish atmospheric black metallers SUNKEN have published a video for the track “Sunken”, a 13 minute-long journey which is taken off from the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Departure”, out on May 26th 2017 via Triton’s Orbit (home of Vinterbris, Akasava and Riti Occulti).
NO SMALL CHILDREN ANNOUNCES 2017 TOUR
No Small Children is proud to announce new dates to their 2017 tour. The tour kicks off on May 19, 2017 at the Don’t Tell My Mother! Live Show in Los Angeles, CA and have added new dates and shows in major cities in CA, AZ, NY, PA, DC, OH and MA.
No Small Children’s Lisa Pimentel (guitar and vocals), Joanie Pimentel (bass and vocals), and Nicola Berlinsky (drums) will be performing live on tour with new music including their new song “RADIO.” “RADIO” is an upbeat, fun, rock and infused pop punk song. “RADIO” is produced by the legendary Bob Marlette (Rob Zombie, Black Sabbath, and Filter).
Lee Fields & The Expressions Want to “MAKE THE WORLD” Better
Lee Fields & The Expressions recently released Special Night on Big Crown Records and are proud to release the inspiring new video for milataristic funk anthem “Make The World”. The video premiered at Paste this week along with a few thoughts from Lee on how the inspiration for the song and clip came to him in a dream.
SAHBABII RELEASES “PULL UP WIT AH STICK (SANDAS WEEKEND 2K17)” VIDEO CLIP
“The 20-year-old rapper known as SahBabii has slowly captivated ears in the farthest regions of the internet with SANDAS, his self-released mixtape from last October. The project’s standout track, “Pull Up Wit Ah Stick,” has almost 12 million views on YouTube. In just a matter of months he’s gotten the attention of Young Thug and Drake, found an adoring fan in Zack Fox, and signed a major label deal with Warner Brothers” – The Fader
Brand-New Single From Selena Gomez “Bad Liar” Available Now
“Bad Liar,” the new single from Selena Gomez, is out now on Interscope Records. The song is available for digital download and streaming via all participating digital retailers.
RAKER shares video for “Gospel”
Miami’s indie rock duo RAKER released the video for their track “Gospel”, a veritable kaleidoscope of colors over scenes. Featuring dancer Giordan Cruz and directed by Kim Avendano, the video superposes the band playing in various settings with the dancer, all while playing with the coloring and saturation at different intervals.
The track’s core groove is defined by a series of looped, overlapping bass lines, with drums, guitars and synths adding color and texture to the music supporting the vocals. “Gospel” was engineered & Mixed by Aric Meerbot. Mastering was done by Adam Matza at Magic Ears Mastering.
Tegan and Sara Kick Off Summer Tour Starting June 7
Tegan and Sara will kick off a series of headline dates on June 7 with a show at The NorVa in Norfolk, VA. The band is touring in support of its eighth studio album, Love You to Death, which was named as one of the best albums of 2016 by critics at Paste, NME and numerous other publications.
Swedish singer-songwriter duo Smith & Thell release debut album “Soulprints”
Swedish duo Smith & Thell release bluegrass-inspired new single “Toast” , alongside debut album “Soulprints”.
“Toast” is an organic tribute to celebrating all aspects of life, is driven by an arsenal of hand-clapping and choir style vocals. the single is quite personal, an ongoing theme with Smith & Thell – the first verse is Maria singing to her mother about how she must be able to experience joy despite the grief she had to live with throughout her life. The second verse is about Victor’s father leaving the family when Victor was only a few years old.
JONAS BLUE SHARES MUSIC VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE “MAMA” FT. WILLIAM SING
Multi-Platinum global breakthrough artist, Jonas Blue, has now revealed the official music video for his latest single “Mama” featuring Australian singer/songwriter and YouTube sensation William Singe.
The Reverend Shawn Amos Releases New Track & Music Video, “Ain’t Gonna Name Names”
Modern blues singer The Reverend Shawn Amos has released a new single and video, “Ain’t Gonna Name Names”, directed by Nicole Alexander. The video premiered with Yahoo! Music, who writes that the new release “shows off his prowess for the blues (plus his well-known harp skills!)”. The track features an all-star rhythm section with Steve Jordan (John Mayer) on drums and Larry Taylor (Tom Waits) on bass. “It’s the feel-good blues song of the summer,” Amos notes of the track. “I wanted a video and recording that proves blues music can have the giddiness and shine of pop music while keeping its heart firmly on its sleeve.”
Honors’ music video for their acclaimed song “Over”
Emerging Toronto-based band Honors’ video for their acclaimed song “Over” premieres at Ones To Watch who proclaim, “With an already-established alternative R&B sound and engaging visual aesthetic, the Toronto-based four-piece is clearly off to a promising start.” The video was directed by Kid. Studio who has produced content for The Weeknd, Big Sean, 6lack, Majid Jordan, Roy Wood$ and SAFE.
Elbows shares full stream of genre bending debut EP ‘Corduroy’ via Earmilk
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.”
The Preatures Return with “Girlhood”
That’s all it takes for beloved Sydney band the Preatures to announce their return with Girlhood, a song that deals with the contradictions of modern womanhood while paying homage to the Divinyls, the Pretenders and the Angels.
The title track of the much-anticipated second record is driving and infectious; a call-to-arms for young women to become the heroine of their own story.
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Premieres New Music Video for ‘So Close’
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness unveils his new music video for the song “So Close” today via VEVO. “So Close” is the latest single from the new album ZOMBIES ON BROADWAY. McMahon notes, “What happens when two space obsessed outsiders cross paths on a sweltering Brooklyn afternoon? An epic dance party, of course. Step into your spacesuits and head out of this world for my new music video for ‘So Close.'”
NPR PREMIERES NEW NICOLE ATKINS SONG, “LISTEN UP”
Nicole Atkins announces the release of her fourth studio album, GOODNIGHT RHONDA LEE, out July 21st on Single Lock Records, with an NPR premiere of the soul-drenched song, “Listen Up,” via a hilarious video directed by Tim Duggan.
Channeling deep empathy and wise-beyond-his-years wisdom into irresistible rap-n-b jams, Garren is Los Angeles’ next big star. Flexing his considerable pipes over an ethereal trap symphony, Garren reflects on his come-up on “You Know That.” Recruiting fellow Think It’s a Game artist YFN Lucci, with whom Garren shares a gift for melody and for adding emotional heft to street music, Garren boasts about his self-made status, and expands upon the importance of hard work to his success. Premiered by HighSnobiety, the bombastic, atmospheric “You Know That” has the potential to be a cross-regional smash.
FRANKIE GRANDE’S DEBUT SINGLE “QUEEN” DROPS TODAY
Social media mogul (with nearly 4 million followers across his platforms) actor and co-host of Amazon.com’s Style Code Live, FRANKIE GRANDE is honored to be premiering his new music video “Queen” today with Billboard.
Kevin Downswell – “Goodbye World”
“Goodbye World” is the first track from Kevin Downswell’s brand new album entitled “All The Way”, Kevin Downswell is an International Jamaican Gospel Artiste whose songs have had tremendous impact on the international community.
Son of Westmoreland, in Western Jamaica, Kevin Dwayne Downswell like many other evangelists, has a story; a unique story that takes his journey across four parishes on the small island. He grew up in a town called Smithfield and attended Unity and Ferris primary schools in Savanna-la-mar, before moving to Hellshire Park in St. Catherine where he attended the Port Henderson Primary School.
WATCH: COIN’S “I DON’T WANNA DANCE” VIDEO
Premiering on PAPER Magazine, COIN channels old/grungy Nashville dressed in vintage suits styled by well-known Nashville fashion designer, Manual who has worked with icons like John Lennon and Johnny Cash in the past. The video also showcases the new/trendy Nashville shooting in iconic locations such as Wildhorse Saloon and General Jackson Showboat.
WATCH PARAMORE PERFORM “HARD TIMES” ON JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE!
Paramore will also perform “Told You So” next Wednesday, May 24th on The Late Late Show with James Corden! The band recently announced their upcoming U.S. tour, titled “Tour Two” with support from Best Coast.
Paloma Share New Track “Fish” via All Things Go
Paloma have shared new track “Fish” via All Things Go, who describe it as an “intricate jam”. The band explains that the song is “a simple piece of art dedicated to an old yet valuable friendship.”
GODHUNTER: Codex Narco Now Streaming In Its Entirety At The Obelisk
GODHUNTER’s dynamic and damaging Codex Narco, featuring a wide cast of guest musicians, is out this week. Long-running rock/doom portal The Obelisk is now streaming the entire record ahead of its official unveiling through Battleground Records and Baby Tooth Records.
Grieving return with “Brian Emo”
Grieving are a new band from Cambridge whose music is not as immediately morbid as their name might suggest. With a nod towards classic Dischord and anthemic late 90’s and early 00’s indie-rock and punk, their debut EP, released last year saw support from the likes of Stereogum, Alt Press, The FADER, DIY and Upset. 4 of those 5 songs went on to see plays at either BBC Radio 1 or 6 through Huw Stephens, Dan P Carter and Tom Ravenscroft.
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Announces 2016 Winners
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2016 winners. Now in its 16th year, ISC is the world?s largest international songwriting competition, receiving more than 16,000 entries from 137 countries throughout the world. More than $150,000 in cash and merchandise is awarded to 71 winners in 23 categories covering all genres of music.
For the first time in the history of the competition, the Grand Prize is awarded to Canadian songwriters. It is with great pleasure that ISC bestows its highest honor to Canadian troubador Matt Epp and Morocco-born Manitoba-raised 16-year old phenom Faouzia for their co-written song ?The Sound Ft. Faouzia.? The Grand Prize winners take home $25,000 in cash (USD) and over $45,000 in additional prizes.
NYC’s Hayride Casualties Premiere “The Catskills Ain’t for Sale”
A fresh wave of passion, energy and change is coming – and NYC’s Hayride Casualties is at the forefront. Driven and defined by the political and ecological crises of our age, they’re taking a stand against climate change, greedy corporations, and political discord. Their single “The Catskills Ain’t for Sale” takes on the first battle, with a premiere via Pancakes & Whiskey yesterday. The song is a punchy, playful dedication to mountain communities in upstate New York and elsewhere, fighting to protect their home turf from fossil energy extraction and pipeline development.
Night Drive premiere hypnotic new track
Texas based electronic art-rockers, Night Drive arrive today with hypnotic new track, “Trapeze Artist Regrets”. Like a synesthesia-induced soundscape found within the vivid worlds of films a la Tron or The Neon Demon, the ethereal song comes from their debut self-titled record, due June 16th via Roll Call Records. The album is now available for pre-order, with 4 insta-grat tracks available, including: Trapeze Artist Regrets”, “Rise and Fall”, “Young Rivals” and “Easy to Lie.”
NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS: ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING RETURNING TO CINEMAS IN THE USA
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds have announced the return to US cinemas of One More Time With Feeling, the acclaimed feature film about the making of their album Skeleton Tree directed by Andrew Dominik. The film will screen in select cities in the USA around the band’s live shows from May 2017. Two cinemas in LA will host a Q&A with Nick Cave and director Andrew Dominik following the film – the Egyptian Theatre on Friday 7th July and the Aero Theatre on Saturday 8th July.
Cool American Premiere Single “Maui’s” via AdHoc
Pavement, Breeders and Archers Of Loaf records celebrate rock music while also subverting its dumber tropes. Like these artists, Nathan Tucker of Cool American loves what he’s doing, but not too much. His impassioned vocals and his band’s hectic performances are belied by an observational disengagement. In an era of rock characterized by an occasional lack of subtlety, Tucker’s is a unique take.
Experimental Prog Group IN THE PRESENCE OF WOLVES Detail Live Gear Rig in New Video
Experimental prog-rock/metal group IN THE PRESENCE OF WOLVES recently announced the upcoming release of their new EP, Of Two Minds, Stages 1-2: The Ape and The Cage, a conceptual offering about the five stages of grief hitting digital retailers on June 30, 2017. Of Two Minds, Stages 1-2: The Ape and The Cage is available for pre-order now via Bandcamp.
ITPOW plans to release a bevy of material and sneak peeks leading up to the release of the EP. Today, the band keeps things rolling with the reveal of a new live gear rig overview, courtesy of Gear Gods.
SABRINA CLAUDIO RELEASES CAPTIVATING NEW SINGLE + VIDEO, “UNRAVEL ME”
Recently hailed a “master of seduction” by the LA Times, Sabrina Claudio returns today with the first release since her acclaimed debut EP Confidently Lost. The entrancing new single “Unravel Me” – written solely by Claudio – marks the first single from a forthcoming project dropping later this year. Today’s audio release is accompanied by a captivatingly sexy visual featuring the stunning songstress covered in pastel flowers and hypnotic butterflies. The video is streaming now at Sabrina’s official YouTube channel, and the track can be streamed and downloaded at all DSPs.
Scartoon Premieres New Single “Fangs ft. T. Rabb”
Today, Scartoon released second single, “Fangs ft. T. Rabb”, from the forthcoming album, The American Psycho. Magnetic Magazine had this to say about track, “Often atmospheric and yet dystopic in nature, “Fangs” is powerful and sure to capture the eyes and ears of electronic fans everywhere.”
WHITEHORSE DELVES INTO BODY POLITICS ON NEW ALBUM
Retro psychedelic pop bubbles up on “Nighthawks,” a new song out now from Panther In The Dollhouse that questions the constructs of perpetrator and victim on the streets. “Nighthawks” is a companion piece to the slow-burner “Evangelina,” (from the album Leave No Bridge Unburned), in which the namesake character is a sex worker superhero, in celebration of those who challenged Canada’s prostitution laws at the Supreme Court of Canada in 2013.
Steady Sun Premieres New Track via Pancakes & Whiskey
Recorded primarily by Dylan Nowik in his apartment in Queens, NY between late 2015 and mid-2016. Psychedelic Rock, with bombastic sections coupled with quieter, dreamier passages. Self-described as “Jive Daydream.”
They just teamed up with Pancakes & Whiskey to premiere the 3rd single off of their upcoming LP Indifferent World, due for release June 7th!
This Memorial Day weekend, Carnaval San Francisco will celebrate “El Corazon de San Pancho — The Heart of San Francisco” at its 39th annual two-day festival and grand parade celebration, May 27 & 28 in San Francisco’s Mission District, promoting diversity, inclusion and love – characteristics of San Francisco that organizers believe are the foundation, or “heart,” of the city.
Throughout the weekend, hundreds of Carnaval San Francisco dancers and musicians will come together to transform the Mission District into an enormous celebration featuring brilliant costumes, delicious food and artistry from Brazil, Mexico, Bolivia, Colombia, Trinidad, Tobago, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Guatemala, Africa, Chile, Haiti and more – mostly created by Mission District residents and Bay Area artists. The event draws a crowd of more than 400,000 attendees each year.
Astari Nite shares video for “Lovesick”
Astari Nite released the video for “Lovesick,” the first single off their upcoming EP Dreams of Majesty. The release is due this summer on Cleopatra Records (U.S.) and Danse Macabre Records (Europe), with support of Raygun Agency.
The single is an intense flashback to the golden era of new wave and post punk. The lyrics remind one of The Cure and New Order, while the music is more energetic, with old school guitars, fast drums, and modern synths.
Stream The LOLAA EP Courtesy Of Indie88
LOLAA has premiered their debut, eponymous EP today via Indie88 in advance of its May 22 release date, and their hometown celebration, May 25 at Adelaide Hall.
Amira B shares new single “I Am Defined”
The track premiered on Atwood Magazine who said, “‘I Am Defined’ captures the raw energy of an artist coming into her own in an extraordinary fashion. Amira B doesn’t just take the stage: She blitzes through it, driven by passion and sheer willpower.
Ugly Sun Premieres Single, “Contagious” via INDIE SHUFFLE
Ugly Sun has an affinity for the unbeautiful. Hailing from Buffalo, NY the band has used their steel city edge to bridge the gap between garage punk and emotive indie. The trio’s name succinctly explains the band’s general beliefs in rock and roll. “Rock and Roll has become so shiny” explains front-man/bassist John Crook. “It used to be about the underbelly, the dark parts of society; the dirty parts” he continues, “we want to make Rock and Roll ugly again”.
LA duo, Toyko: “You Do”
“this project is relatively new to the music sphere, and it’s blowing everyone away” Impose Magazine
VÖLUR Unveils New Song “Breaker of Oaths”
Toronto-based experimental doom trio VÖLUR will release its sophomore album, Ancestors, on June 2 via Prophecy Productions. Produced by the band and mixed by Charles Spearin (Broken Social Scene), Ancestors is the follow-up to VÖLUR’s celebrated debut, Disir, which was hailed as “a winsome blend of pastoral folk, gentle prog, atmospheric doom, and old world magic” by Noisey. In advance of the record’s release, Invisible Oranges debuts the new song, “Breaker of Oaths”, adding, “Völur slowly morphs and unfurls, masking a surmounting aggression with layers of whimsy and beauty. As their petals fully open, their unique sound organically radiates with a kaleidoscope of colors.”
Casey Dienel’s new album
The album premiered recently on Bandcamp Daily alongside an in-depth feature interview. “She wanted music that was livelier than anything she had made before, lustier and more fun. And, most of all, truer to herself.”
Casey Dienel Retires White Hinterland and Discovers Herself
XXXTENTACION ‘REVENGE’ EP OUT NOW
Following the sensation of his breakthrough smash “Look At Me!” and his debut performance at the 2017 Rolling Loud Festival, critically acclaimed South Florida rapper XXXTentacion has released Revenge [Bad Vibes Forever/EMPIRE], a compilation of fan favorite tracks. The project is available at all digital service platforms and streaming partners.
