Miles Graham ‘Let It Shine’
One of the finest singer/songwriters to come out of Dublin the past couple of years returns with a stunning new visual about loss, love, pain and eventually, bliss.
Miles’ last release, the stunning “I can’t Love You Again”, was received with rapturous critical praise. One of Miles’ biggest supporters was the late Terry Wogan who had Miles on his Radio 2 show. 6Music also had him on the Cerys Matthews show, who even threw him a Pharrell comparison.
As Thick As Thieves Unleash “Straight To Hell” Music Video
Formed in 2012, Arizona’s premier rock ‘n’ rugged five piece, As Thick As Thieves, have crafted a unique and honest sound with innuendos throughout their lyrics that encourage their listeners to think twice before making decisions. They launched with their debut record The Space Between Seconds in 2013 which was produced by Hiram Hernandez. With the success of the record it caught the attention of Escape The Fate and The Dead Rabbits, where they toured across the country together in 2014. With significant praise the band continued to push on and opened for national acts: Devil You Know, Mushroomhead, Powerman 5000, Orgy, John5, Wednesday 13 and more.
Planetarium: “Venus” Debuts Today With Sufjan Stevens-Animated Video
Planetarium, the highly-ancitipated collaborative album from Sufjan Stevens, Bryce Dessner, Nico Muhly and James McAlister is out this Friday, June 9 on 4AD. Ahead of the release a new song, “Venus,” premieres today alongside a video animated by Stevens—watch/listen here.
Nic Fanciulli announces debut album ‘My Heart’
Nic Fanciulli is a name synonymous with electronic music culture. As part of the generation of DJs that were formative of the revolution of dance music in Ibiza, Nic’s career has spanned two decades at the forefront of the UK underground scenes. ‘My Heart’, Nic’s debut album is an amalgamation of these experiences and passions. Set for release on the 20th October, ‘My Heart’ has been an open, creative space where Nic set out to delve into new and experimental soundscapes.
Eliot Bronson to release “James” in August
Atlanta-based award-winning Americana singer-songwriter Eliot Bronson is set to release his next album, James, on August 25, 2017 via Rock Ridge Music (with distribution via ADA). James was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton), who also produced Bronson’s most recent, self-titled album. “It was a pleasure working with Eliot,” says Cobb. “He is a brilliant lyricist and poet.”
“Dave Cobb’s honesty and old-fashioned vibe were so appealing to me,” Bronson says. “They leant themselves to the way I created. And, of course, it was a huge boost to have this great artist/producer at your back.” Cobb and Bronson had worked together previously on his 2014 release, Eliot Bronson. “But this album is different,” Bronson points out. “It’s more sparse and economical. My voice is stronger. And I think it’s a step away from the purely Americana vibe of the last one in a direction that I have a hard time defining. I’m excited to discover how this music will define itself. I’m immensely proud of this record. It’s the best thing I’ve done. I can’t wait to share it with everyone.”
Following a standout remix of Spokes’ ‘Flight’ in 2016, Miami-based producer Marks returns to Coyote Records to make his debut proper with new five-track tape, ‘Drain’.
Discovered after the label stumbled across his Soundcloud page and lead track ‘Drain’ in particular, the tape represents almost a year’s worth of back-and-forth emails, demo submissions and tracklist deliberations.
GOGOL BORDELLO To Release “Seekers and Finders” on Aug. 25
“Seekers and Finders is just a very magical and playful record for us,” says frontman Eugene Hütz of renowned gypsy punk band GOGOL BORDELLO about their new album, the seventh in their wide-ranging oeuvre which comes out August 25 , 2017 via Cooking Vinyl. “It just feels quite complete in capturing the Gogol familia transcontinental lifestyle, every side of it… the Good, The Bad, and the Snugly.”
Written over an extended time on three different continents, Seekers and Finders finds the nine-piece multi-cultural band in top form – an aural party of violins, accordions, trumpet, marimba amongst the standard rock basics of guitars, drum and bass. “I was still bouncing between Latin America and Eastern Europe when songs were emerging, but finally, as soon as I moved back to New York, it all came into focus… as it always did for me here,” he explains.
Stream New Great Woods Track “Atom Bomb”
Brooklyn-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eric Ryrie recently announced his debut release under the Great Woods moniker, an EP titled Strange Lives. Due out June 23rd, it was written, performed, recorded, and mixed entirely by Eric himself, and is built on intricate arrangements, strong melodies, and storytelling lyrics.
Today, Eric shares “Atom Bomb,” one of the more stripped-down tracks from the EP that features emotionally-charged lyrics and an intimate vibe. You can stream the track where it premiered with Impose Magazine or via Soundcloud.
Tasseomancy Share Video For “Jimi Infinity”
Sari Lightman elaborates further about the video: “When my sister and I were little girls, we used to pour boxes of cereal onto the floor and take turns ‘swimming’ into shallow piles of stale grains, dried raisins clinging to our unbrushed hair.ideas of Desire often seems delicious until poured into practise. As Leonard Cohen once wrote, “nothing in this human realm is meant to work”, so watch it fall fast into messy, consequential snack. Jimi Infiniti riffs on a borderless drive, an endless, impossible love and a life spurred on by the all night search for the alternative milkshake. The video makes visual nods to tom rubnitz and it’s conceptual glamour that quickly shifts shape when it’s entirety is spilled upon the kitchen floor.”
Will McKay – “Somebody Else”
Will McKay is a 24-year-old singer/songwriter from the UK, with an eclectic range of styles in the vein of psychedelic folk, pop rock, blues, jazz and country. McKay started playing music at age 16 as a guitarist. When McKay was 20, songwriting became his main focus. McKay strives for uniquely infectious songs, achieving memorable moments with creative songwriting. As evidenced on the tracks “Somebody Else”, with its trippy organ and symphonic flourishes, and the soulful sax-laden pull of “Too Much of a Good Thing”, McKay is a talented singer/songwriter with a diverse sound.
David Messier Releases “Keeping Up With Fashion”
Multi-talented artist, songwriter and producer, David Messier has been Austin’s best-kept secret for years. As the former front man of the Boston band Papermoon he released three albums before coming to Austin to open Same Sky Productions recording studio, where he has produced the likes of Gina Chavez, Patrick Husband, Lacy Rose, Dave Madden and Jen Zava. He is also the President of The Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy (The GRAMMY’s). It is no wonder that his latest album and solo debut Waiting for Eldridge (Fable Records) has received critical acclaim far and wide, and the coveted City of Austin Proclamation. Austin Chronicle hailed it “expanse of talent and ideas,” KUTX said “Messier is a hurricane force of music,” and The Vinyl District said, “eclectic mix of Americana and rock ‘n’ roll with some welcome folkie fixings.”
Slothrust Share “Pigpen” Video On Autostraddle
Autostraddle has premiered the video for Slothrust’s single “Pigpen”, the final track off their 2016 album ‘Everyone Else’. When talking about the video, lead singer Leah Wellbaum said, “We wanted to make a music video that stands on its own as a piece of art. Everyone who worked on this had an extreme focus on compelling, surreal imagery and concepts. Our intention was to make a type of music video that we haven’t made before, and don’t see very often.”
SAM HUNT’S 15 IN A 30 TOUR KICKS OFF TO SOLD OUT CROWDS
Multi-platinum-selling breakout star Sam Hunt
kicked off his 15 In A 30 Tour at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio last week to sold-out crowds. With special guests Maren Morris, Chris Janson and Ryan Follese, the tour is one of this summer’s “hottest tickets” claimed Entertainment Weekly. Hunt’s 15 In A 30 tour hits over 30 markets including a two-night stand at Los Angeles’ Greek Theater on Aug. 14 and 15, Hunt’s first-ever performance at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sept. 14 and two nights at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on September 22 and 23.
Kevlar Releases Official Video for Cover of Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse”
Pennsylvania hard rock band KEVLAR have just signed with CB Entertainment for representation. With that, launching a brand new music video. The hard-hitting rendition of Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse”. Heading to Michigan, the single was produced and recorded with Nick Sampson (Asking Alexandria, Born Of Osiris, Miss May I). KEVLAR have just won the Hard Rock Battle of the Bands: Niagara Falls Edition in late May and will advance to the semi-finals. They will also be touring across the United States through the rest of 2017 including a stop at LOUD-N-LIMA Music Festival alongside Bobaflex, Brett Michaels and more.
OWL COMPANY TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “HORIZON”
Owl Company, a new band from São Paulo, Brazil will release their debut full length album Horizon on Friday, July 14th.
Secret Colours Premieres “Changes in Nature” via Atwood Magazine
With Dream Dream Secret Colours continues to craft a sound that reaches far beyond the city limits of their hometown of Chicago, IL. After heading back to Dripping Springs, TX and recording their fourth full length LP at Dandy Sounds Studios with engineer/producer Dan Duzsynski, Dream Dream relishes on the current level of the demand on society to rely on their screens, devices, and multi-media influence. Dream Dream takes its musical cues from indie, pop, psychedelia, and garage rock, captivating listeners through a myriad of melodies that make up Secret Colours signature sound. Songs like “Changes in Nature” and “Pins and Needles” are homages to their influences while “Feed the Machine” delivers a pounding vibe of bass with an attitude of 70’s London.
L’Tric recruit British DJ Tom Staar to remix their single ‘The Way You Are’
To celebrate the release of L’Tric’s latest single ‘The Way You Are’, British DJ Tom Staar delivers his energetic club-facing rework. Tom’s edit of the addictive summer anthem joins previous renditions from Italian producer Pirupa and house music heavyweight Todd Terry.
Built around LVL’s smooth vocals, Tom’s remix overflows with hard-hitting piano chords and relentless beats. A solid display of Tom’s cleverly-crafted production style, his rework pays a compliment to the original track.
Noise Cans and Jesse Royal Release Protest Song “No War”
Noise Cans enlists the help of Jamaican roots reggae vocalist Jesse Royal on the protest song, “No War,” which was recently premiered on HuffPost. Layering Royal’s impassioned rally calls over a dubby, melodic electronic production, the masked Caribbean delivers a powerful anti-war message. In his own words,
“Living in this current landscape of negativity, uncertainty, and divide, music is the one thing that brings us together. For me, ?this song is? a way to shine light on these issues while at the same time offering what I hope is an escape, and some relief where I always find it – in music.”
Pegi Young & The Survivors announce US Tour Dates
Earlier this year, Pegi Young & The Survivors released Raw, a moving collection of songs about love, loss and forgiveness. The album is now available for streaming and purchase via all major retailers.
Young and her all-star band of Muscle Shoals-based guitarist Kelvin Holly (a veteran of Little Richard’s band), drummer Phil Jones (Tom Petty, Joe Walsh), Muscle Shoals legend Spooner Oldham and bassist Shonna Tucker (Drive-By Truckers) will hit the road next month for their first tour in supoort of the new album.
Soto Voce Returns w/ New Single
Today, Los Angeles duo Soto Voce release their single “Pop” alongside the arresting visuals via Vice. “Pop” is raw. sex. turbulence. fierce.
These same descriptors apply to Soto Voce’s Mia Soto. Raised in Oakland, California, Soto’s upbringing was a struggle that would lay the foundations for the rebellious Soto Voce sound. Persecuted for constantly being the newbie in class, but Soto was also bullied for being openly queer in a predominantly African American community. Having always “felt like a girl trapped in a boy’s body,” Soto’s childhood as a gender non-conforming boy in Oakland was a turbulent time.
New Album for Lifetime Achievement Award Winning Artist Elemotho
‘Beautiful World’ is the new album from Namibia’s #1 acoustic roots singer/songwriter, Elemotho, an album of optimism and realistic punch and hope for a sinking world. The songs on ‘Beautiful World’ are personal and oftentimes political stories from Elemotho’s world in Namibia, a country of striking contrasts from the cities to The Kalahari Desert. Namibia achieved independence from South Africa in 1990. The songs feature traditional and contemporary instruments including congas, mbira (thumb piano), keyboards, acoustic guitar, accordion, violin, the rope-tuned dun-dun drum, cello, saxophone and choral voices. Elemotho sings in English, Setswana and other Namibian languages throughout ‘Beautiful World’ and expresses the importance of story-telling as a songwriter:
“I grew up with storytelling around the fire and that has inspired me to create something that could make you dance as well as listen, smile as well as cry, find peace as well as wisdom.”
Stream the 2nd single from Nathan Xander’s album
“[Over You, Over Me] is a warm, intimate, and beautiful folk / Americana tune, and you’ll either fall in love all over again or long for the one that got away. With the combination of Xander’s gravelly vocals, the smooth instrumentation, and personal songwriting, the words “instant classic” will be written on this fabulous song. We might be saying the same thing when his new album, Blue House, arrives July 17th.” – therevue.ca
MR. BIG: Video for “Everybody Needs a Little Trouble”
MR. BIG has just released the video for “Everybody Needs a Little Trouble” from their forthcoming ninth studio album, DEFYING GRAVITY. Set for release July 7 on Frontiers Music Srl, it will be available at traditional retail and all digital service providers, as will a deluxe edition version with CD and bonus DVD that features music videos and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new album. The album will also be made available on vinyl in the coming months.
GRIDFAILURE’s new Scathed albumis out now, available for free download as well as CD through Minneapolis-based Darker Days Ahead.
Scathed permeates its surrounding atmosphere with overtones of inescapable hostility and an inexorable sense of dread, the record delivering fifty-three minutes of tortured layers of immersive antagonism fully performed, recorded, and visually designed solely by GRIDFAILURE architect David Brenner. Surging with off-kilter percussion, unhinged keyboard and synth attacks, carcinogenic bass/guitar tones, and vocals that bellow from beneath heaps of smoldering corpses, while elements of theremin, didgeridoo, xylophone, harmonica, field recordings, and more also add to the unpredictable powerdementia of Scathed. The album is issued on a pro black CDR with a 4-panel booklet in a spray-painted sleeve.
VYCES Announced Release of Latest Single “Nocturnal”
Los Angeles, California Independent Heavy Active Rock Band VYCES will release their latest single “Nocturnal” on June 6th to all digital media outlets. The single will be on their next EP titled ‘Angels’ due out Fall of 2017 and will impact radio on June 13th. In support of the release the band will kick off ‘The Nocturnal Tour’ with Era 9 on June 6th at My Place in Abilene, Texas.
In addition, the band recently filmed a music video directed by Ron Underwood, and will feature Carla Harvey of Butcher Babies. Look for the premiere coming later this month.
PVRIS Announce Fall Headlining Tour
PVRIS has announced a fall headlining tour set to kick off September 22nd at The Novo in Los Angeles (see itinerary below). The band (vocalist Lynn Gunn, guitarist Alex Babinski and bassist Brian MacDonald) has also announced that a portion of every ticket sold will be donated to The Ally Coalition in support of LGBTQ equality. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 9 at 10am – more info available at PVRIS.com
“We’re delighted to be working with The Ally Coalition,” says Gunn. “The promotion of equal rights for the LGBTQ community is very important to our band and fan base. We thank everyone who chooses to purchase a ticket and join us in supporting the cause. Looking forward to seeing all of you this fall.”
Night Argent’s ‘The Fear’ EP
The dynamic sophomore release contains 6 infectious tracks that showcase the band’s diverse, powerful, and anthemic sound which will appeal to fans of arena-friendly alternative rock with large live performances similar to bands like Maroon 5, Panic! At the Disco, or OneRepublic. I highly suggest you check out my favorite tracks, the hard-hitting “Dreamcatcher,” the upbeat and catchy tune, “The Fear,” and for something a little softer and on the lighter side, “Dream of the Ocean.”
Consequence of Sound premieres the quirky, jammy garage pop track “Automatic Sweetheart”
Hammydown has made your salad, and scooped the foam onto your cappuccino. She’s scrubbed your splattered walls and vacuumed the dust from beneath your bed on her hands and knees. She’s delivered your pizza. A boss will say time and time again that it doesn’t cost anything extra to give service with a smile. With her quirky, lyric driven garage pop, Hammydown (aka Abbie Morin) digs at the true price that she and so many people like her have to pay. Gritty guitar, and wry humor capture the plight of the millennial slacker – those who button up and drag their way through the work week, try to pursue creative passions, but still just feel like losers. Based in Northampton, Mass, Hammydown will release the debut EP Pizzaface on July 21, 2017.
NETTWERK RECORDS NEW SIGNING: HARRISON STORM
Nettwerk Records is thrilled to announce that Harrison Storm has joined the label roster. Today, the singer songwriter from Australia shares his Nettwerk debut single “Change It All,” which follows the viral success of “Sense Of Home,” the title track from his 2015 debut EP. “Sense Of Home” placed prominently on key Spotify playlists, amassing an impressive 8.5 million-plus streams and catching the attention of Nettwerk C.E.O. and co-founder Terry McBride, who personally signed Storm after sending him a Facebook message.
“An artist like Harrison couldn’t have come from anywhere else but the Australian surf coast where busking, surfing and friends are the essence of a tight musical community. He dives into the the music with subtle touch, but lyrically is stridently direct. We’re very happy to have him join the Nettwerk roster and excited for what’s to come,” says McBride.
The Judds Set To Release All-Time Greatest Hits On June 30th
Together, Country Music icons Wynonna and Naomi Judd made musical history throughout their career receiving eight Gold and eight Platinum records, selling over 20 million albums and scoring twenty Top 10 hits between 1984-1990. Now, Curb Records is excited to bring fans the ultimate collection of those years together. The Judds – All-Time Greatest Hits will be released on Friday, June 30 – and will feature each of the classic hits that helped to make them a household name on Country Radio in the 1980s and 1990s.
Camo & Krooked Announce New Album ‘Mosaik’
Leading electronic producer/artist duo Camo & Krooked are set to release their fourth album Mosaik, on June 23, digitally, via BMG/RAM Records and with CD, and LP formats coming July 14. This will be Camo & Krooked’s first-ever physical release.
Camo and Krooked have long been recognized as influencers in the Drum & Bass scene, with their unique and eclectic selections setting them apart from their contemporaries. Reinhard Rietsch (Camo) and Markus Wagner (Krooked) have spent three years in the studio building on what they’ve established during their 10-year career, while at the same time bucking every trend and common tool of the trade. The resulting Mosaik is an even bigger picture than they’ve ever created before – an album that galvanizes the duo’s position as one of the most exciting, unique, innovative and in-demand acts in electronic music.
Experimental Doom Project LIVID to Release New Album
One of Prosthetic Records’ newest signings – experimental doom band LIVID – will release their upcoming album, Beneath This Shroud, The Earth Erodes, on July 14, 2017. The album will be available on all digital platforms, digipack CD and a limited edition transparent purple LP. The artwork was created by Cryptworm (Bell Witch, Cough) is available for pre-order.
To coincide with this announcement, LIVID have teamed up with Decibel Magazine to reveal their brand new music video for “Sins of God”. Watch here:
Curtis Mayz Releases Phenomenal Visual To His Beyonce Inspired Smash Single
Three weeks ago, Curtis Mayz and Team CMG released a single which turns out to be a SMASH record. in which Curtis Mayz flips Destiny Child’s “Jumpin Jumpin” & created an Anthem in “5:38 AM”. Today, the lead single for Curtis Mayz “Triple Diziac” EP receives Visual Treatment. The video is directed by the very talented 19 year old Ciara Boniface.
Curtis Mayz continues to impress by showcasing his versatility and knack for creating bangers, while separating himself from the pack with great story telling and his very distinct vocal tone.
Jezebel Has The Premiere Of Miss Eaves’ Video For “Thunder Thighs”
Miss Eaves is the feminist sound storm of Brooklyn based multimedia artist Shanthony Exum. Her fierce femcee electro-pop-rap-dance-explosions were born as a phoenix arisen from the hot fire of both a band and romantic break-up, and she has since spread her wings and played music around the world.
Not only a beat slayer, Miss Eaves is a paper mache addict and a bad-ass with a glue gun. A true multi-media junkie, she directs and art directs all her videos plus designs her own merchandise. Drawing inspiration from Frida Khalo, Michel Gondry, MIA, Santigold and Sia she is determined to show the world she is about that DIY life.
Joe Gifted’s Rising Hit Single “Water” Featuring Frontstreet
Rising Atlanta rapper Joe Gifted officially released his buzzing single “Water” featuring Frontstreet at all major digital and retail platforms. Recently signed to Warner Bros. Records, the MC’s tight flow, clever wordplay, and knack for a hard-hitting hook take center stage. After becoming a regional smash, “Water” independently generated 1.3 million Spotify streams, 997K Soundcloud plays, and catapulted to the # 1 slot on Shazam in the Atlanta region. Currently, it’s moving rapidly into the Top 20 at urban mainstream radio.
Complex recently included the track among its “Bout To Blow: 10 Dope New Songs You Should Be Hearing Everywhere Soon,” claiming “it’s hard to imagine it won’t have a breakthrough moment.”
Be on the lookout for the music video’s premiere next Friday June 9, 2017 and get ready for more music from Joe Gifted soon!
Demure For Sure releases new single, “Coconut, Rum And Banana”
“Drawing inspiration from 70s horror films like Suspiria and Halloween, his artistic focus on color, shadows, and uncannily obscured faces is what holds your attention in ‘Party Hardy’.” – Impose Magazine
Waxahatchee shares Out in the Storm’s brazen opener “Never Been Wrong”
Today, Waxahatchee premiered “Never Been Wrong,” the second single from Out in the Storm via Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show on Apple Music.
Katie Crutchfield’s fourth album as Waxahatchee and her second full-length with Merge, Out in the Storm will be released on July 14. The album tells the story of Crutchfield taking control of a volatile situation, embracing her flaws, and exploring a new sonic freedom. “A running theme on the album is accepting your own imperfections that you’ve been trying really hard to hide,” says Crutchfield.
KYNG PREMIERES “BREATHE IN THE WATER”
So-cal hard rockers Kyng premiere the music video for their title track “Breathe In The Water” exclusively with Revolver. Directed and produced by Javier Robles, the video features performance shots of the band, puppets, and a message in support of the refugees and migrants in distress at sea. Watch the music video HERE.
Bakermat ft. Kiesza – ‘Don’t Want You Back’
Dutch producer and DJ Lodewijk Fluttert, better known as Bakermat, returns with ‘Don’t Want You Back’ featuring Kiesza. Out via Dirty Soul, B1 Recordings and Ultra, the track will be available from the 2nd June.
A crossover maestro, Bakermat’s latest project is a club ready cut perfect for dance floors across the globe. Canadian pop-songstress Kiesza’s soaring vocals filled with attitude are lusciously layered over a grooving piano melody and uplifting 4/4 beat. The outcome is a beautiful melting pot of pop-infused electronica.
Dan Auerbach’s New Album Waiting On A Song Out Now Via Easy Eye Sound
Nine-time GRAMMY®–winner Dan Auerbach’s new solo album, Waiting On A Song, which NPR Music calls “a batch of sparkling pop songs that’s sweet, breezy, and primed for summer,” is out now on Easy Eye Sound, and you can listen to it here.
With an gruff, authoritative, and weathered rasp, Charlotte rapper Well$ crafts fierce and honest rap songs about his life as a hard-living young man and as a child of Congolese immigrants. Saluting his friends who have supported him from the beginning, Well$ dances around swirling synth arpeggios on “Day Ones,” his latest single. The rapper employs a rock solid cadence as he aggressively barks about lessons from his childhood: “7th Grade, had a concept down of paying rent/Cause daddy broke/ain’t like ain’t nobody know/snotty-nosed n*gga still plottin’ on your bottom hoe/all I had was my words.” Produced by KOMODO, “Day Ones” is a distorted, eerie banger with a propulsion that echoes the Immacule Taste artist’s drive for success as portrayed in the verses. Premiered by Pigeons & Planes, “Day Ones” is the latest single from Well$’ project All Kings Get Their Heads Chopped Off, arriving this Thursday.
Gayla James “Love Letter”
Gayla James is a recording artist from Fort Myers FL, where she began singing at the age of 3. With a blend of urban, R&B, jazz and pop gospel, she creates a unique style that everyone can relate to.
CODY LOVAAS premieres sexy “Bodies”
San Diego-raised singer-songwriter CODY LOVAAS continues to showcase his penchant for soulful indie pop in his latest video “Bodies”, which premiered on Billboard. The “Bodies” single premiered yesterday on We Found New Music, who said the track shows a “new level of depth with Lovaas’ songwriting and singing.” “Bodies” is the second single put out by Lovaas, following up on the over a million streams success of “Lie”, released earlier this year. Since debuting, “Bodies” has landed spots on Spotify playlists such as all the major New Music Fridays (US/Canada/etc.).
STARCRAWLER Perform “Ants” single on Pancake Mountain
STARCRAWLER are a Los Angeles rock band who formed one year ago when 18 year old lead vocalist Arrow de Wilde first met guitarist Henri Cash at their Echo Park high school. Shortly thereafter, the streets of Hollywood brought them the rhythm section of Austin Smith (drums) and Tim Franco (bass).?
Rough Trade Records recently released their debut single, “Ants” along with a video for the song.
Stream Agent blå’s death pop debut album ahead of Friday’s release via Stereogum
“A mostly teenage Gothenburg quintet from the same exciting scene that gave us Makthaverskan, Westkust, School ’94, and the Sun Days…. Makthaverskan’s Gustav Data had a hand in recording their debut album Agent blue, and it brims with a similar enthusiasm, each catchy indie-pop song revved up and shrouded in dark intensity. -Stereogum
Katie Buchanan Shares New Single “Stand With Me”
Today, NYC-based, guitar-driven singer and songwriter, Katie Buchanan, shares “Stand With Me” – the third single from her new LP. She is gearing up to release her sophomore album, Who We Are When We’re Standing, on June 9, 2017. The record is written and produced by Buchanan, mixed by Doug Schadt (Maggie Rogers, Wet, Emmy the Great) and mastered by Heba Kadry (Neon Indian, The Sea and Cake, The Mars Volta, Trust).
ESTELLE ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE ‘LOVE LIKE OURS’
VP Records announces the completion of a new album deal with Grammy(R) winning R&B artist Estelle. The full length reggae album is scheduled for a fall 2017 release. The first single, ‘Love Like Ours’ featuring reggae star Tarrus Riley is available June 16th with a music video to follow.
The melodic and captivating ‘Love Like Ours’ gives fans a first taste of the upcoming album that will showcase the pivotal influence reggae music has had on the London, England born singer. Raised in a religious, Senegalese/ Grenadian household, Estelle’s musical upbringing included a variety of Afro-Caribbean, Gospel, Hip-Hop and dance styles with a healthy dose of reggae music.
Goodbye Honolulu (Toronto Garage Pop) announce EP
Announcing No Honey EP out September 01, 2017 via Fried Records, produced by Mike Turner (Our Lady Peace).
We all know how these band biographies go, right? Friends meet in high school, start jamming, form band in parents’ garage and everyone lives happily ever after.
“Leave The Light On” By Chances
The band released their debut single earlier this year to critical acclaim and was quickly dubbed a “Band To Watch”. Now they’re following up with second single “Leave The Light On” which is about trusting that you’ve got some things to learn along the way from the connections in life that may be fleeting yet beautiful.
Musically, the song features a rhythmic counter-play between the melody and percussion. They wanted the vocals to be uplifting – infused with a feeling of hope and possibility.
GAYTHEIST premiere new song “Let’s Get Astrophysical”
Good to Die stalwart GAYTHEIST is back with a brand new full length album, out June 16th. Let’s Jam Again Soon is 14 sizzling tracks packed into 30 minutes and marks the band’s 4th release on Good to Die Records as well as the follow-up to 2015’s GAY*BITS, their split album with Portland, Oregon’s Rabbits (Relapse Records, Good to Die). Today Decibel Magazine were kind enough to host a premiere of another excellent new GAYTHEIST track, stream Let’s Get Astrophysical right HERE.
Safari Gold Premieres Single, “Breakout”
Safari Gold has teamed up with SURVIVING THE GOLDEN AGE to premiere their new track, “Breakout” ft Snny, check it out here!
Xan Griffin Is The Prodigy You Need To Listen To
Keen on making what he coins “emotion evoking music,” Xan had this to say about his new release, “I based the song off of my personality which can be spontaneous or profound at the same time. WILD had written and sang the lyrics and I am so glad we had gotten to work together. The duet, which has both a male and female vocalist, represents the twin aspects of a Gemini and the lyrics speak to both the polarizing beauty and destruction of my lunar sign.”
BRYSON TILLER’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM TRUE TO SELF DEBUTS AT NO. 1 ON THE BILLBOARD 200
Multi-platinum-selling recording artist BRYSON TILLER clinches the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart with the release of his sophomore effort True to Self via Trapsoul/RCA Records. The album also enters at No. 1 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums, R&B Albums and Digital Albums charts.
True to Self, released by surprise on May 26th, almost a month ahead of its previously announced June 23rd street date, is Bryson’s first No. 1 debut in the US and garnered 107,000 equivalent album units in its first week, according to Nielsen Music. True to Self, which doesn’t have any artist features, has been streamed more than 140 million times worldwide, with its lead single “Somethin Tells Me” amassing 18 million streams worldwide since its May 11th release. Physical CDs of True to Self will be available at retailers on June 23rd.
This Wild Life Shares a New Song and Video “Break Me”
Long Beach, California indie alt duo This Wild Life have shared a new song and video “Break Me” today. Singer Kevin Jordan explains, “We wrote the song ‘Break Me’ during the ‘Low Tides’ sessions, and although it didn’t feel like it fit perfectly into the album itself, we knew it was a track that we would have to release.
How Music Helped a Transgender Pop Star Transition
Today, Los Angeles duo Soto Voce release their single “Pop” alongside the arresting visuals via Vice. “Pop” is raw. sex. turbulence. fierce.
Rikka Zimmerman releases “Tidal Wave”
Transformational leader, acclaimed international speaker, successful author and singer/songwriter Rikka Zimmerman has guided millions of people around the world to a greater level of consciousness and universal love. As the creator of Life Transformed, a series of live-streamed summits and classes held worldwide, Rikka empowers people to know they are the catalysts for bringing about transformation for themselves and the planet. As a follow up to her successful 2013 release, Be the Change, Rikka is set to release her new album, The Miracle, on August 3, 2017 with an even stronger message to inspire and empower others. Songwriting Magazine calls her music “superb” and recently premiered her rousing song off the album, “Tidal Wave.”
ANIMA NOSTRA: Industrial/Doom Duo Featuring Nordvargr Founder Issues Track
With the release of the terrifying new Atraments full-length by ANIMA NOSTRA – the Sweden/UK-based industrial/doom duo founded by Henrik Nordvargr Björkk and Margaux Renaudin – just over a week from release through Malignant Records, Decibel Magazine has hosted a stream of “Composition For The Shadow Self.”
The lead track to the new album is an immediate sign of the tortured output awaiting the listener on Atraments, inducing a traumatizing state of helplessness right from the start. Decibel Magazine offers with their exclusive song premiere, “When it comes to dark industrial doom (heavy on the industrial), ANIMA NOSTRA might be some of the darkest,” continuing of the song itself, “On ‘Composition For The Shadow Self’ ANIMA NOSTRA create dark soundscapes that rumble and crash not unlike a storm building in the distance. Rumbling screams and growls add to the tumultuous but massive feeling of the song.”
