Secret Colours Premiere “Save Me” via Chicago Deli Mag
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.
Prince Fox & Bella Thorne Join Forces on Trending Single “Just Call”
Los Angeles-based Prince Fox teams up with actress/singer Bella Thorne on the uninhibited single “Just Call,” premiered on NYLON. Intermingling future bass with smooth, sultry vocals, this harmonious duet soars like a danceable pop song, but bites back with grit.
Fassine share new track ‘Ursa Minor’ on Clash
The London trio made a name for themselves last year with their icy, cinematic take on electronic music for ‘Dialectik – a debut album that saw them gain praise & support from the likes of Spin, Q Magazine, The 405, The Guardian, Giles Peterson, BBC 6 Music and more.
Lyrically dark and musically complex, Fassine’s sound has a hint of Trent Reznor’s influence and sits alongside the cinematic, lyrical qualities of UNKLE and the minimalistic bend of Berlin-era Bowie. Their aesthetic encompasses the oppressive, cold and austere atmosphere of 1970’s and 80’s British TV drama and dares the listener to enter the group’s stark, cold world.
Duke Dumont & Gorgon City reveal dystopian music video for ‘Real Life’
Two of the most powerful names in dance music, Duke Dumont and Gorgon City, have revealed the music video for their summer anthem ‘Real Life’, featuring NAATIONS.
Talmont release ‘Moving Further Than Before’
Born out of South East London?s vibrant music scene the trio met during their first year at university, whilst studying on Goldsmith?s acclaimed Popular Music degree. Arriving in London as teenagers with initially disparate music tastes their backgrounds in jazz, indie rock and hip-hop found common ground in Talmont, setting the blueprint for a uniquely far-reaching collaboration. Following three years of experimentation as part of their studies, the bands identity now emerges fully formed, effortlessly mixing dream pop with sample-infused productions, intricate guitar lines and soaring vocals.
Raw In Sect release crazy new video for ‘Therion’
Shot in London’s Black Island studios by director Peter Lee Scott, the band says the video is mean to reflect the transformation into Therion, which is to “find inner power in a primitive way getting in touch with your instincts.”
DROPS OF HEART RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Russian modern melodic metal band Drops of Heart released their new maxi-single “? ?????? ?????” (“Starlight”), which was recorded featuring singer of swedish band Soilwork Bjorn “Speed” Strid. “? ?????? ?????” is the first single from the upcoming album, the work on which has already begun.
JAHN ROME – “Pillowcase”
Introspective, heartfelt, and with a flow uniquely his own, Jahn Rome returns with a cautionary tale in “Pillowcase.” The single is a warning of what happens when a relationship continues after the love leaves, told through the lens of Jahn’s ultra-fast delivery, juxtaposed with crooning alongside syl and a Kojo A-produced beat.
Fritz Montana Premieres LP Father Mother Sister Brother via IMPOSE
Fritz Montana is a San Francisco based indie blues rock trio laying the foundation for up and coming independent artists in the Bay Area. With uplifting jams and vocals that aim right for your heart, Fritz Montana has mounted a successful career including airplay on San Francisco’s LIVE 105.3 Soundcheck program and a slot on the 2015 BottleRock Napa lineup. While their roots originally began in a South Bay garage, Fritz Montana has taken over the local Bay Area independent music scene securing opening slots for some of music’s biggest names including: Glass Animals, Kings of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Vampire Weekend, Queens of the Stone Age, Royal Blood, and more.
Able Baker Fox release ‘Purple Mountains’ track from ‘Visions’
Able Baker Fox is the merger of two 90s post-hardcore heavy hitters- Mike Reed, Ben Reed, and Jeff Gensterblum of Small Brown Bike joined up with Nathan Ellis of the Casket Lottery and the rest is history. Nearing their tenth year, the band is about to release their new album Visions this summer.
Nathan Ellis, had this to say about the new song “America signed the Declaration of Independence 241 years ago and a new independent nation was born. In the definition of the American Dream by James Truslow Adams in 1931, “life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement” regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. Anyway, here’s a song called “Purple Mountains” from the forthcoming Able Baker Fox record, “Visions” out 8/25/17.”
Daniel Hart shares synth-driven ‘A Ghost Story’ track “Safe Safe Safe”
In his most ambitious work yet, Hart has crafted a score that is both astral in sound and cosmic in scope, making the overwhelming fear of eternity feel a little more manageable. Following the reflective, yearning piece “The Secret In the Wall” that surfaced last month, the breathy, synth-driven cut “Safe Safe Safe” premieres via The Playlist and is good example of the death of Hart’s score.
Exclusive: Stream Daniel Hart’s “Safe Safe Safe” From ‘A Ghost Story’ Soundtrack
Katy Perry Releases ‘Swish Swish’ Lyric Video
Earlier today, global superstar Katy Perry released the lyric video for her latest single ‘Swish Swish’ featuring Nicki Minaj. The video – which comes three weeks after Perry’s album Witness topped the US Billboard Charts and went #1 at iTunes in 46 countries – features famous Brazilian popstar Gretchen and was shot in Salvador, Brazil in collaboration with dance group Fit Dance.
The lyric video was directed by Dario Vetere and David Campbell, produced by Amina Alakija with choreography by Fabio Duarte and CK Calasans.
K.tothe.A.Y. – ‘Waved Up!’
K.tothe.A.Y. is an eclectic East Coast artist whose sound embraces a wide range of elements, from the tight edge of Hip-Hop, to the smooth grooves of RnB and the vibes of reggae / dub. Originally from Brooklyn, New York, it’s easy to see that K.tothe.A.Y. refuses to get stuck in a box when it comes to the possibilities of his song-writing. Listen and download his EP “BODEGA SOUL”.
Astari Nite premiered “The Girl Who Tried”
“The Girl Who Tried” is an instant flashback in time, to the late 80’s, early 90’s dark and goth clubs of London and New York. The track is brimming with with the sounds of synths, backed by a steady, upbeat bass and drum line.
While the music of the single is ready to take the dance floors of the world by storm, vocalist Mychael Ghost’s lyrics float eerily over the track, letting the music guide your body while the words speak to the soul. “The Girl Who Tried” is a track heavily inspired by the New Wave dance movement, it’s sound being noticeably influenced by acts such as Depeche Mode and New Order.
