Hayden Calnin expresses regret on new single
Waves is from his new EP due out this summer, and is a song about regret:
“‘Waves’ was written for a good friend and became my interpretation of what was going on in that friend’s head whilst battling severe mental health issues,” I wasn’t always able to be there to help them through it and the song evolved into somewhat of an ode to me being a bit of a shit friend when they really needed someone around. I wanted to let that friend know I’m always thinking of them.”
Death Grips share new 22-minute megamix
Death Grips have released Steroids (Crouching Tiger Hidden Gabber Megamix), a 22-minute-long piece featuring all-new music. Steroids is available to stream or embed now via Soundcloud and YouTube.
Rival Shapes Release ‘Moody Pull EP’
Today, May 23rd, 2017 the pensive indie/alternative band Rival Shapes released their moody new EP Pull. This is the band’s follow-up to the 2016 debut EP Push. The Tucson Weekly had this to say about the project:
“All of Pull’s songs are ballad-tempo, anchored by intertwining guitars and punctuated by funereal organ…Frank Dillon’s lyrics, though bleak, are ambiguous enough to acknowledge the subject matter’s complexity and allow the listener to project into the scenarios of “Evaporate,” “Lost in the Move” or “The Longing”—particular standouts on a remarkably consistent record. Dillon’s impassioned singing performs the same function.”
Seasurfer Premieres Video, “Too Late For Goodbyes” via ATWOOD
More awake than dreampop, more violent than shoegaze, Seasurfer makes music that pulverizes even as it caresses. The German group, led by sonic mastermind Dirk Knight, released their first album in 2014, and Dive In won raves from critics at places like Allmusic and The Big Takeover. New album “Under the Milky Way…Who Cares” goes even further, the best album so far from the shoegaze revival.
NICHOLAS HUNT PREMIERES NEW SINGLE
With his new single, Nicholas Hunt introduces the new body of versatility he’s about to unleash on the music industry. Between incredible production from Redlightmuzik and an array of vocal techniques displayed by Nicholas throughout the track, it sonically captures the listener instantly; definitely a must-listen from this week’s selection of new sounds.
BISON: Decibel Premieres “Until The Earth Is Empty”
As You Are Not The Ocean You Are The Patient, the impending new full-length from Vancouver sludge practitioners BISON nears release, today Decibel Magazine offers up latest single “Until The Earth Is Empty” for public consumption.
“It’s something my partner said to me in regards to finding our sons, if they were taken or missing,” offers guitarist/vocalist James Farwell of the track. “It’s the idea that you would look for something or someone that you loved no matter how long it took, or until the earth was empty. In her case that would also mean killing everyone in her path. She is very passionate.”
TJL Productions And My Music Present Johnny Mathis in “WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL!”
On June 10th, TJL Productions’ MY MUSIC series will present WONDERFUL! WONDERFUL!, a concert performance film starring singer and musical legend Johnny Mathis. The program will air on public television stations nationwide that evening, and will support their June pledge drive. All of Johnny’s big hits: “Chances Are,” “Twelfth of Never, ” “Wonderful! Wonderful!” It’s Not For Me To Say,” “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” and other favorites are all performed live on stage by Johnny as he reflects on his successful career of 60+1 years.
Pleasure House Stream ‘Father’s Son’ Ahead of ‘Sentient’ EP Release
Birmingham four-piece Pleasure House have revealed latest cut ‘Father’s Son’, taken from their Sentient EP out this Friday (26th May).
Part of a new wave of acts currently reinvigorating the city’s music scene, the Midlands quartet incorporate elements of Peace and Swim Deap in their sound to create their own unique offering. With the mesmerising ‘Father’s Son’ providing a collection of scintilating riffs and infectious vocals, the band are primed for their live dates across the country, following on from support slots with the likes of Sundara Karma, Black Honey and Fickle Friends.
Norwegian pop sensation JIM releases lyric video for ‘Under Attack’
Rising Norwegian pop sensation JIM has released the lyric video for his new single ‘Under Attack’, out now through Warner Music.
‘Under Attack’ is a bright pop anthem incorporating playful electronics and huge euphoric choruses, and follows the release of JIM’s debut single ‘On and On’ earlier this year.
Written in Rome with Daniele Autore and Mugisho Nhonzi JIM explains, “It started with the chorus. I always try to write anthemic, larger-than-life choruses. It’s a pretty intense way of working, but it’s a part of my identity as a songwriter. I wasn’t looking to tell a specific story but I wanted the song to be dark and epic. I keep seeing pictures of outer space in my mind, whenever I’m listening to the song, or playing it with my band. Musically, I think it’s both sentimental and uplifting, combining all the elements I think is needed in a big pop tune… 80s synths, punk rock guitars and gang vocals.”
Magna Entertainment Invests In Loud & Proud Records
Magna Entertainment has entered into a strategic investment with independent record label Loud & Proud Records, continuing its significant multi-year investment cycle with a focus on intellectual property opportunities across the music, premium video and other content-based industries.
Led by industry veteran Tom Lipsky, Loud & Proud Records will utilize Magna’s support to further foster independent artist development. With a community of artists that includes Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blues Traveler and The Winery Dogs, as well as global distribution from ADA, the independent distribution and services arm of Warner Music Group, Loud & Proud specializes in partnering with established artists with a definable fan base. Lipsky’s 25-year proven track record of successes includes his role as founder of CMC International Records, CEO of Sanctuary Records Group North America and a successful JV with Roadrunner Records. In addition to being the label partner with Lynyrd Skynyrd for every new album release by the band over the past twenty years, he has released new music from other legendary artists such as Iron Maiden, Robert Plant, Rush, KISS and The Allman Brothers Band.
ANTONIO RAMSEY Releases The “ALL NIGHT Music Video
What becomes of a striking vocal talent that was born and bred for entertainment in South Florida, polished and primed in Atlanta and is currently being presented in the Los Angeles performance sect? Undoubtedly, the debut of a conceptual new genre, “Funk Trap” and a comprehensive new talent, Antonio Ramsey, who’s destined to dominate the charts and update what we now know to be the soulful sound of today’s man.
Swet Shop Boys – ‘Zombie’
Ahead of their sold out show at London Scala and upcoming Primavera festival debut, Swet Shop Boys (Riz MC, Heems and Redinho) share brand new track, ‘Zombie’, expanding their horizons to paint a picture of a post-apocalyptic world where they scratch their heads and ask: where we gonna go? Whether the opiate and benzo epidemic or the uncertainty of representation with governments in the US and the UK, the guys wax poetic and get a bit darker than usual.
egomunk shares ‘Drones’
egomunk release ‘Drones’, from their forthcoming EP ‘Part 1 Only’ released in full early summer 2017, the first of a series of mini EP’s. This follows the release in 2014 of the acclaimed album ‘Footsteps to Mars’.
Aha Gazelle Reveals “Momma House” Video
After surprising fans with news of his recent signing to Reach Records, by way of an exclusive interview with Bay Bay The Ambassador, Aha Gazelle readies for the release of his forthcoming project, Trilliam 2, the second of a three-part mixtape series. Self-written and self-produced entirely by the burgeoning rapper, producer and singer-songwriter, the 8-track release will arrive at all DSPs on June 9.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s “Baby Got Gone” video premieres at CMT
The video for “Baby Got Gone,” the first single from Lay It On Down, five-time Grammy nominee and critically acclaimed guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s forthcoming ninth album, is premiering on TV via CMT Music and online at CMT.com.
BACARDÍ Hires Jillionaire Of Major Lazer
Earlier this month, BACARDÍ opened up a nationwide job search to recruit a “Minister of Rum” – someone who shares the brand’s unique passion and spirit to help revolutionize the rum category – and today, at the annual BACARDÍ Legacy Global Cocktail Competition in Berlin, BACARDÍ has announced that the role has been filled by none other than internationally acclaimed DJ and producer Jillionaire of Major Lazer. Furthermore, the brand has unveiled a new limited edition BACARDÍ Major Lazer Rum, created in partnership with the music trio and infused with Caribbean flavors.
Coast Modern debut new track, “Dive”
Sometimes the only way to get ahead is to stop following the leader, and start running your own race. Coast Modern flies out of the pack with a refreshingly uninhibited sound for disenchanted dreamers everywhere. Building on an admiration for the spirit of misfit alternative bands and the fearless ethos of modern hip hop, the duo creates alternative pop with a wink that aims to push the genre into the future.
Bloomington’s Amy O shares single “Lavender Night”
Today, Bloomington native singer-songwriter Amy O shares the energetic lead single “Lavender Night”, and announces her forthcoming record Elastic – out on Winspear August 4th. About the track Amy explains, “The lyrics and melody came to me quickly and without fuss. I wrote it after a little scare I had at the doctor with a mysterious lump. It’s about the constant (and often invisible) line of fragility that we walk upon in life, learning how to follow trails of light throughout difficult circumstances, and resisting the black hole-like vacuum of negative thought patterns.”
Twin Wild Share Video For “Control”
Today Twin Wild are pleased to share the video for new single “Control”, which is out now through Play It Again Sam. Watch the video, directed by Tobias Benjamin Lever, HERE. Produced by Adam Noble (Nothing But Thieves, Placebo, Deaf Havana), “Control” proves a rousing and anthemic showing from the British band.
Speaking about the track, the band elaborate: “’Control’ is different to what we have ever released before. The chorus started as a rhythmical melody we had been playing with for a while for fun and we didn’t even plan for it to become a song really until we wrote the lyrics. This song is that little smile you get when karma has its way.”
Duncan Lloyd (Maximo Park) premieres new track at Brooklyn Vegan
Duncan Lloyd is probably best known as the guitarist and musical driving force behind Mercury Music Prize nominated band, Maximo Park, but Lloyd’s frenetic outpouring has also seen him busy with various projects including Decade In Exile, Nano Kino, experimentalists Res Band, and solo work under his own name. It is his solo work which now calls for our attention, with the release of new album, ‘I O U O M E’, and the latest track to be taken from it, “Heart In Delay”.
Though they have deserved reps as R&B lotharios, Dom and Darius Logan, the brothers known as Blaq Tuxedo, can turn on the charm for a special lady. Strutting their stuff in a seductive and inventive new music video, the Sacramento-born duo pledge their devotion to their true loves on “Committed.” A highlight from Tap In, a diverse collection of rap-n-b tracks hosted by DJ Carisma, “Committed” is a stuttering, glittering slow jam with beautifully melodic performances from each of the Logan bros. Premiered by VIBE, “Committed” is an excellent appetizer for Art By Accident, the duo’s first official album as Blaq Tuxedo. Packed with a diverse array of rich and textured Rap-N-B cuts, from club bangers to slow jams, ABA drops on May 26th.
DRAZE RELEASES NEW BANGER “Ain’t Nobody Talking About No Real Shit”
In the first release of 2017 from his mixtape Seattle’s Own, Draze calls out fellow rappers, the media, and pop culture with his new song & video “Ain’t Nobody Talking ’bout No Real Shit”. The song title was inspired by an excerpt from soul singer D’Angelo in a conversation with Black Panther co-founder Bobby Seale [Huffington Post].
Draze says: “This title was not made to be provocative. It is simply honest and raw. We got kids being killed by cops in the streets, toxic drinking water in Flint, MI, and racism in the White House. And most these rappers are just poppin’ bottles like they don’t see none of it. This song is about bringing balance to the game.”
The Solars Share Surreal New Video For “Goddess of the Suburbs”
The Solars share a new music video for their psych-tinged folk rock track “Goddess of the Suburbs.” The single, premiered yesterday with Atwood Magazine, comes off of their recently released EP Retitled Remastered.
“Warm folk guitar licks mix with melodic bass lines and droning keys to totally envelop our ears in technicolor aural delight. The Solars are absolutely mesmerizing, evoking the likes of alt-J and Fleet Foxes while pushing us to expand our horizons and maybe appreciate the lives we often take for granted. “Goddess of the Suburbs” has a lot to offer, making it worth more than a few listens. Just know that life won’t work out exactly how you want it to – but if you set your sights high and expect the unexpected, then with a little luck, it’ll be a pretty cool trip.” -Atwood Magazine
Twin Wild reveal the video for new single ‘Control’
Having recently released their new single ‘Control’ through Play It Again Sam, today Twin Wild reveal the video to accompany the track, directed by Tobias Benjamin Lever.
Mansell Release Music Video for Dreamy and Peculiar Single “Ghost”
Atlanta-based indie rock trio Mansell has released the official music video for their single “Ghost.” The track comes for their latest record Mantra, an eight-song offering that landed in the iTunes Top 100 Alt Chart and led the band to a support slot with Butch Walker earlier this year.
Hans Zimmer vs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike for “Pirates of the Caribbean 5”
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, who in the last year alone have had two No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs Chart, have created HANS ZIMMER VS DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE ‘HE’S A PIRATE’, which is the sole bonus track on the upcoming digital version of the soundtrack for PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEADMEN TELL NO TALES, set for release on Walt Disney Records, May 26.
Hear a Dance Version of Hans Zimmer’s Iconic ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Theme
Rising Australian Band Tora’s “Another Case”
Of the video, the band says, “Whether it’s at a show or via our social media, we’ve had a lot of people interact with our music in the form of dance. We decided to highlight this in our video for ‘Another Case,’ so we collaborated with Melbourne-based creative team Coco and Max to portray this in a cool way.”
LION BABE SHARE NEW SINGLE “HIT THE CEILING”
Today, New York-based duo LION BABE have shared their latest song, “Hit The Ceiling.” Produced by the band’s own Astro Raw – aka Lucas Goodman – the track is LION BABE at their most essential. Mixing funk, soul, electronics and singer Jillian Hervey’s signature sultry vocals, the song arrives just in time for the start of Summer.
END OF THE WORLD Releases Video for “One More Night”
Premiering today on Billboard here, End of the World’s music video for “One More Night” perfectly reflects the creative energy and expressionism that has become a staple of the Tokyo-based band. The video, which follows the love story of two plastic bags, accompanies their first ever global single, which is available on all major streaming services.
Saint Sister Return With New Single ‘Causing Trouble’
“What was I doing all those years?”, asks Morgan Macintyre, one half of the mesmerising Irish duo Saint Sister on their latest single “Causing Trouble”. Reflecting on past relationships and the age old truth that the people you knew in the past never really change despite the fact that everything else does. “The song is about transitioning, from Belfast to Dublin, from an old love to a new, and the gaps that can be found between you and another person or place when people transition at different paces and in different directions.”Causing Trouble pulls from a wide range of disparate influences. The arrangement courtesy of Gemma Doherty takes the shimmer of 90’s pop stalwarts Moby and Massive Attack,combining luscious harp textures, crisp vocal harmony with 808 thuds and subterranean bass to create a chasmic slice of modern electronic folk.
Brooklyn garage rock band Teen Vice
Teen Vice is a NYC based rock band consisting of Tammy Hart (guitars, vocals), Joshua Ackley (bass, vocals), May Dantas (guitars, vocals) and Derek Pippin (drums).
A live powerhouse, in its short existence Teen Vice has already received accolades in Impose (twice), Jezebel, Vice, Brooklyn Vegan, East Coast Rocker, and more recently premiered a video via Impose. Teen Vice’s live debut was opening for punk legends Pansy Division, and the band will open in June for iconic Riot Grrrl band, The Red Aunts. The band’s sound consists of Fleetwood Mac style melodies played with the ferociousness and passion of Live Through This era Hole.
The Orielles Share New Track “I Only Bought It For The Bottle”
Today Halifax band and new Heavenly Recordings signees The Orielles are very pleased to share brand new single “I Only Bought It For The Bottle”.
Produced by Marta Salogni, one of the most exciting young producers in the UK, the energetic track follows their Heavenly debut, “Sugar Tastes Like Salt”, the eight-minute plus burst of spatial-funk that in part recalled both ESG and fellow north-west pioneers A Certain Ratio.
Diamond Thug – ‘Eclipsed’
In 2016 the South African band, Diamond Thug, recorded their debut EP with the help of Dave Minehan (The Replacements) and released it to waves of support, Indie Shuffle calling it ‘…a joy to listen to’. After significant support at Spotify in their home country, where they have now had several million plays, and with the wind in their sails, Diamond Thug introduce their music internationally with their upcoming single ‘Eclipsed’, an evocative track that takes influence from the likes of Warpaint, Atmosphere and Sibot.
BEARTOOTH SHARE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘SICK OF ME’
Today, Beartooth is pleased and proud to share the official video for their single ‘Sick Of Me.’ Directed by Marc Klasfeld (Twenty One Pilots, Fun., Katy Perry), the documentary style video for ‘Sick Of Me’ follows the stories of four individuals struggling with depression and how each has channeled their energy into something positive to overcome it. “It’s rare that I am able to create a music video that allows other people to get their story across with such a positive message,” notes Klasfeld. “I really hope it can help anyone afflicted with depression in some way.”
Secret Colours Premiers Single via Northern Transmissions
They teamed up with Northern Transmissions to premiere their latest single “Pins and Needles” off of their impending LP Dream Dream, due for release July 9th.
For the Rabbits Premiered Rudy Stone’s New Single, “Near Me”
‘”Near Me” is an intriguing offering, it nods in equal measure to the psychedelic offerings of The Byrds and the more experimental end of early punk perfected by Magazine. The whole thing is given a crisp modern production, as perfectly judged wobbly guitar lines are interspersed by breezy percussion, and swirling, enigmatic organs. Lyrically it’s a slightly unsure love letter, as Andy sings, “you were nearly perfect, I was almost myself” and latterly he comes to the somewhat unsure conclusion, “all I want is for you to be near me, when you’re by my side I can see so clearly”. Whilst this is in some ways an introduction to a new songwriting talent, it’s one that is every bit as perfectly judged as you’d expect from someone who’s taken their time to perfect their craft.” – For The Rabbits
Shame”, their first new single since January. “Shame” is the next step in the evolution of a creative collaboration between vocalist Tye James and producer/multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Buscema that has already seen the project hit #1 on Hype Machine twice in the past year and accumulate over a million plays on Spotify to-date. “Shame” is electronic-tinged arena-ready rock at it’s core, but a few listens through will find traces of a more nuanced array of influences that reflects the meticulous songwriting and arranging that went into the making of what will surely be one of the most talked about songs this summer. It’s pulsing wall of sound and infectious rhythm provides the perfect soundscape for James’ powerful vocals to really find new ways to express itself.
Annabel Allum drops messy one-shot video to latest scuzzy single ‘Eat Greens’
Guildford-based singer-songwriter Annabel Allum continues her reinvention as one of the most vital, snarling and sarcastic voices in the indie scene with latest single ‘Eat Greens’, taken from forthcoming EP ‘All That For What’, out June 30th on Killing Moon.
On the video for the this latest slab of frenetic, raucous expression Annabel gets well acquainted with piles and piles of edible greenery; this insurmountable pile of vegetables reflects the pressures well to do what we are told is right.
British DJ/Producer Sonny Wharton has announced his new single ‘Vice’
British producer Sonny Wharton has announced the release of his new single ‘Vice’, due out on 2nd June via Steve Angello’s SIZE Records.
Sonny’s latest tech-house serving embodies a driving bassline and irresistibly catchy vocals, partnered with a bold percussive break down.
Terrace Martin Announces The Pollyseeds
Today, Terrace Martin announces The Pollyseeds: a collaborative group of A-list producers, musicians, and creators including Kamasi Washington, Robert Glasper, Marlon Williams, Robert “Sput” Searight, Craig Brockman, Chachi, Rose Gold, Wyann Vaughn, and more. The band’s debut album The Sounds of Crenshaw Vol. 1 will be released on July 14th via Ropeadope. In an interview with Rolling Stone, The Pollyseeds’ founder and producer Terrace Martin revealed news of the album along with its lead single “Intentions (feat Chachi).” Along with his 2016 Grammy nominated album Velvet Portraits, Martin is known for his work with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Snoop Dogg, and YG.
Absolutely Not (Chicago LGBTQ post-punk) share first single/video
Absolutely Not’s new album covers dark and heavy political and social themes, but always with a comic twist and pop sensibility to keep the vibe more playful and bratty. Produced by frontman Donnie Moore and engineered by Brian Fox, Errors is a collection of songs about people either mislabeled as “errors” by the general public just because they are misunderstood and different, or people that have horrible motivations or perceptions, making them actual “errors” of society. For example, the lead single “Strictly Top” is glam-rock style song with a humorous view on Donnie Moore’s sexuality, but it also doubles as a message for ignorant people to be more open-minded and accepting.
Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie – The Making of the Album
Longtime members of Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie are giving an inside glimpse into the making of their first ever album as a duo by showcasing never before seen footage of their collaboration in the studio. Sessions for LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE McVIE took place at legendary The Village Studios in Los Angeles, which is where Fleetwood Mac recorded several of their classic albums, including Tusk. Buckingham and McVie were joined in the studio by fellow bandmates Mick Fleetwood and John McVie, who supplied much of the dynamic rhythmic engine. LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE McVIE, the 10-song album will be released by Atlantic Records June 9 on CD, LP, and all digital and streaming services. The U.S. tour will begin on June 21st.
Aesop Rock drops tribute to Camu Tao
Aesop Rock just shared a video for The Impossible Kid standout “Get Out of the Car.”
NYC METALLERS IKILLYA’S NEW LYRIC VIDEO “EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF”
In advance of the release of their forthcoming album, WAR FOR AN IDEA, NYC metallers IKILLYA have just revealed a new lyric video, “Every Man for Himself,” via Metal Insider today. Of the haunting song, frontman Jason Lekberg explained, “Every Man For Himself was written in response to a song from an artist I respect. His admission of god as a guiding force in his life made me sad that he felt he needed that support, or at least needed to share that commonality with others. Musically this is a very different song for us but writing it inspired further exploration on the album. We doubled all of the guitars with a glisstentar which helps give it that creepy vibe and ended up doing that many other times on the album.”
Colour of Spring – ‘Love’
Following on from support slots with acts including JAWS, Menace Beach and INHEAVEN, Leeds shoegazers Colour of Spring have announced the upcoming release of reverb-laden new single Love, the second cut from their self-titled EP out 23rd June via House of Love Records.
BLEACHERS RELEASE NEW TRACK “I MISS THOSE DAYS”
Today, Bleachers release new track “I Miss Those Days” off their highly anticipated sophomore album Gone Now, which is set for release on June 2nd, 2017 via RCA Records, and available for pre-order now. The track has been selected as Beats 1 World Record by Zane Lowe, and will be available as instant-grat upon pre-order, along with previously released songs “Don’t Take The Money”, “Hate That You Know Me”, and “Everybody Lost Somebody”. “I Miss Those Days” is available now at all digital retail providers.
Sophia Bastian Releases “Rhythm To My Heart.” Premieres Official Video
Smoldering New York City songstress, Sophia Bastian has unveiled the sultry video for her new song, “Rhythm To My Heart” today, following its premiere on Interview Magazine. The song, a collaboration with UK producer Phil Simmonds is out TODAY. In the video, which is directed by rising director and fashion influencer, Sandra Winther, Bastian embodies a certain swagger, oozing sensuality as she dances against the simple yellow backdrop, radiating confidence as the music take over.
Mary Epworth Shares ‘Me Swimming’ Video on Brooklyn Vegan
Today Mary Epworth shares the video for ‘Me Swimming’ via Brooklyn Vegan, who said the track “finds Epworth in darker waters, blippier, proggier and more unique than anything on her 2012 debut album”
Suwannee Roots Revival Announces Initial Lineup
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Suwannee Roots Revival taking place Thursday, October 12th, 2017 through Sunday, October 15th, 2017 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (SOSMP) in Live Oak, FL. The stellar lineup includes Be´la Fleck and Abigail Washburn, The Wood Brothers, Peter Rowan Dharma Blues featuring Jack Casady, Donna the Buffalo, Steep Canyon Rangers, Jim Lauderdale, Verlon Thompson, Shawn Camp, Rev Jeff Mosier Band, Willie Sugarcapps, Joe Craven & The Sometimers, River Whyless, Seth Walker, Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters, Rumpke Mountain Boys, The Grass Is Dead, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Nation of Two, Dread Clampitt, Belle and The Band, and more!
K. Smyllz Signs to Penalty Ent.
Haitian Born rapper Djems Telcy better known as K. Smyllz signs to Penalty Entertainment after his single “Hold Up” goes viral on social media. Born in Port De Paix Haiti on September 29th 1994, his childhood was not easy. He witnessed his cousin being murdered at a young age and his life was a daily struggle juggling between finding food to eat every day and avoiding kidnappings which was popular in the third world Country of Haiti. His family migrated to New York in 2002 and he soon fell in love with the hip hop scene.
New Night Things track
From the office of Night Things comes a new track, “Reasons” from their debut project out this fall. The tracks features vocals from Maize LaRue, a founding member of the band and classicaly trained dancer that Zach Shields met when his prior band Dead Man’s Bones was recording with The Silverlake Conservatory Children’s Choir, where Maize was a member.
WILDSPEAKER Reveals Punishing New Track “Cinders”
Dallas-based blackened crust band WILDSPEAKER will release their upcoming album, Spreading Adder, on June 23 via Prosthetic Records. The blistering 11-track album offers a non-stop grind of driving riffs and thick, weighty atmosphere. Thematically and lyrically, Spreading Adder focuses on the resilience of nature and downfall of human civilization.
The Gospel Youth Give Hopeful Message in New “Moods Like English Weather”
Brighton-based alternative quintet, The Gospel Youth, has dropped the emotional, inspiring new video for “Moods Like English Weather” off their upcoming full length album Always Lose (Rise/Velocity Records). The message: “there’s always light after the darkness,” explains frontman Sam Little. “Music for us has always given us hope and shown us how you’re never alone in what you’re going through.”
ESSENCE PARTNERS WITH MASTER P AND “TEAM HOPE NOLA”
Time Inc.’s (NYSE:TIME) Essence Festival® presented by Coca-Cola® will partner with Team Hope NOLA, a foundation started by Hip Hop Mogul Master P benefiting New Orleans youth through basketball and community driven events, by hosting a one-of-a-kind celebrity basketball game as part of the previously announced “Day of Service” activation. Players will include celebrities Ray J, Trey Songz, Romeo Miller, Mystikal, and Curren$y, along with former NBA players Chris Jackson, Robert Pack, Caron Butler, Ben Gordon and more.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our Day of Service partnership with Master P and Team Hope Nola with the Festival’s first-ever charity basketball game,” said Joy Profet, General Manager of Essence. “Master P and Team Hope Nola have enlisted an incredible star-studded lineup who are eager to use their platform in effort to raise funds that will continually support New Orleans students with the necessary tools to enable future success.”
FELTWORTH (Canadian Puppet Power-Pop) share first music video
Feltworth is a 4-piece rock band consisting of Dezi Feltworth (bass, vocals), his brother Manny Feltworth (guitar, vocals), Morris Katzenburd (piano, keyboards) and Cozy Balboa (drums, tambourine). You may, of course, know of them already if you have children at arm’s length. Feltworth has been an outrageously successful act on the children’s music scene for many years. They burst into the limelight early in their career with their first album of music for youngsters called Super Duper. They followed that smash record with both Felty, Felty Places and We’re Feltworth, a pair of multi-platinum releases that saw the “fabric four” begin to add more original material to their repertoire of tried and true children’s classics. Their game changing fourth album, Beanbag Town, was their first album of all original songs for kids. It’s still considered a high water mark on the spectrum of adolescent entertainment.
OZOMATLI PREMIERS VIDEO FOR ‘COMO LA FLOR’
Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning band OZOMATLI today premiered the video for “Como la flor”, their version of one of Selena’s biggest and most adored tracks. For the fun and political video, the band hosted a Selena look-alike casting call in the kitchy environs of the legendary La Cita bar in DTLA club. The band received the Quintanilla family’s (they worked with AB in the past) blessing to record the song for their just released album OZOMATLI NON-STOP: JAMAICA >MEXICO, which was produced by drum & bass reggae legends SLY & ROBBIE (Grace Jones, Serge Gainsbourg, Herbie Hancock and Bob Dylan).
Ron Pope: Billboard premieres “Bad For Your Health” video
Billboard just premiered Nashville-based independent artist Ron Pope’s new video “Bad For Your Health” describing the song as “upbeat, gritty rocking.” The track is from his forthcoming album Work, due August 18 on his own Brooklyn Basement Records. The site calls the track “something of a calling card” for the album.
FIVE HORSE JOHNSON: “Hard Times”
Jake Leg Boogie is the forthcoming full-length from long-running blues riffers FIVE HORSE JOHNSON. In advance of its June release date on Small Stone, today The Obelisk offers up “Hard Times” for public inebriation.
Mark Balet’s Third Reggae Album
Mark Balet is a contemporary Reggae artist based in New York City. Born in April 1983 to military and diplomat parents, he grew up between Ivory Coast, Egypt, United States, France, England and Spain. In 1996 he formed Mauvaise Race, a Hip-hop & Reggae duo with his sidekick Tashunke and developed his skills through Reggae sound systems and open mics.
Nicki Minaj to Perform at First-Ever NBA Awards on TNT, Monday, June 26
Turner and the NBA today announced that global superstar Nicki Minaj will perform during the first-ever NBA Awards on TNT, airing Monday, June 26, with coverage beginning at 9 p.m. ET. The inaugural event, held at Basketball City at Pier 36 in New York City, will be the NBA’s official annual award show to honor all of the league’s top performers on one night for the first time.
The 2017 NBA Awards on TNT will be hosted by Drake including integrations with the Sports Emmy Award-winning Inside the NBA studio team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal, along with the league’s biggest stars and celebrity presenters.
Nikka Costa Releases Introspective New Song “Arms Around You”
Bust Magazine, who premiered the song this morning, raved “Nikka & Strings, Underneath and In Between is a much-welcomed return for Nikka Costa. The self-proclaimed ‘Funky White Bitch’ is back in fine form and full force!”
Mux Mool shares 8-bit inspired “Starfighter Courage” with PopMatters
Skirting the edges of a hundred peeling stickers on dusty bins in forgotten record stores, Mux Mool didn’t set out to throw critics into a labeling tizzy—he just makes what sounds right. Jagged broken beats slip-slide across circuit-bent, pitch-shifted synths in a dystopian wasteland of 90’s nostalgia. The Mux Mool arsenal is a moody collection of instrumental dynamism vacillating between the serious and the silly.
A. Sinclair shares first track “Cars” for Dangerbird Series MICRODOSE
Every song that Aaron Sinclair writes has a certain underlying feeling. SPIN described it as “twitchy paranoia.” Baeble sensed a “strungout urgency” in his voice, while the Austin Chronicle called his music “tension-driven” with “tight, rough riffs and sharp post-punk lines” – a “mastered fusion of indie jams and roots music.”
