BOSCO shares moving documentary
Rising singer / songwriter BOSCO shares a special documentary chronicling the making of her new project, b., out now via Fool’s Gold. She also talks about growing into a woman and her own personal struggles, putting forth an alternative image of an artist of color that’s not traditionally depicted in the mainstream arena.
DJ Snake Performs On Top Of The Arc De Triomphe
Last night DJ Snake made history by performing atop the Arc De Triomphe to a global online audience of more than 1.5 million. This celebrates his monumental accession from the South West suburbs of Paris to this special moment in French history and culture. DJ Snake is the first performing artist afforded permission by the Centre Des Monuments Nationaux and the city of Paris to do so.
The event began with a piece shot in Paris during the day, which shows DJ Snake’s journey from his childhood to standing on the roof of one of the world’s most famous buildings.
Paris is my city. My home. It’s the place where I grew up, that taught me life. I am inspired by these streets, a melting pot of so many cultures. I was asked to do this for Paris. To give back to the city that gave me so much. I wanted to present my journey, my music, my new song, in my city. These streets to feel it first. And to all of you who watched at home who have supported me on this journey. To the top of my world. Merci.
Posted by DJ SNAKE on Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Suno Deko (NYC) shares new immersive single “So Long”
Today sees the announcement of Suno Deko’s immersive new single “So Long” & the signing to Gainesville, Florida-based label Elestial Sound. The track follows the recently released “Swan Song”, which was the first taste from Suno Deko’s self-titled LP, out October 13.
STEPHIN MERRITT AND ‘NAOMI YANG COLLABORATE ON VIDEO FOR LA’S VIRGIL NORMAL
NAOMI YANG (Galaxie 500, Damon & Naomi) and STEPHIN MERRITT today release a brand new music video collaboration for VIRGIL NORMAL — Silverlake haberdasher to stars and skaters alike.
The video, conceived as a “late-night-TV-ad” for Virgil Normal, is directed by Naomi Yang with music written by Stephin Merritt. Virgil Normal is owned by artist Charlie Staunton and stylist Shirley Kurata.
Becomes Astral Release “Paleblood Sky” Playthrough Video
Guelph, Ontario-based progressive death metal outfit Becomes Astral recently released their album, Paleblood Sky, with six pulverizing tracks recorded and mixed by Christian Donaldson and Marco Frechette (The Grid). Today, as the band continues on their tour in support of the album, Becomes Astral has teamed up with Gear Gods to unveil a killer guitar playthrough video for the album’s title track, “Paleblood Sky,” that the band recorded while on the road.
Manchester Orchestra share new video for “The Grocery”
Manchester Orchestra today debuted their new video for “The Grocery” off their acclaimed new album A Black Mile To The Surface out now on Loma Vista Recordings. The video, directed by Johnny Chew, brings to life framed family photos throughout various generations. Chew explains, “I based the idea for the video on the concept of a family’s pain and struggles being passed down through generations.
Surfer Blood Announce ‘Covers’ LP
In October, Joyful Noise will be issuing a special vinyl-only Surfer Blood album of covers – a limited edition of 1000 copies – available only through mail order and at upcoming tour dates.
“This one-time vinyl pressing features Surfer Blood covering some wildly disparate artists like Outkast, Pavement, Cream, Mudhoney, Modern English, and of course Polaris (aka, the theme-song from The Adventures of Pete & Pete).
ACT OF DEFIANCE Reveal Music Video for Searing New Track “Overexposure”
Guitarist Chris Broderick says, “‘Overexposure’ is a track about not selling out and maintaining convictions about your art. I think this song has a great chorus and flows extremely well. As for the solo, I wanted it to start very melodic and build to the end where it erupts in intensity. Henry wrote all of the lyrics and most of the music to this song – it is a testament to his musicality and artistic integrity. For the video we enlisted and tortured Vince Edwards from Metal Blade Records to film it and he killed it… in a good way! The dark filtering, camera work and edits match the intensity of the song and give it life. Enjoy!”
Samson Ashe Shares Debut Single “Too Rough”
37 Adventures are proud to unveil ‘Too Rough’, the debut single by North London vocalist Samson Ashe. An alt-pop gem boasting a classic Rn’B touch, ‘Too Rough’ recalls both The Avalanches’ colourful beats and Solange’s soulful vocal stylings. The track was co-written and produced by P*Nut (Amy Winehouse, Wiley) and mixed by Ben Baptie (Adele, Mark Ronson, Lady Gaga).
The Perceptionists “Dirty Drumz”
Mr. Lif & Akrobatik’s (The Perceptionists) new video for “Dirty Drumz” is as raw as can be. Set in back alleys and boiler rooms, the dark, grimy tone of the song is perfectly reflected in the video. Directed by Rove Lab (Jay Brown & Gabe Bornstein), the music video balances grimy imagery with sleek photography. A standout song from Mr. Lif & Akrobatik’s long awaited reunion album, Resolution, Dirty Drumz is a back to basics approach to hiphop. In a world of autotune and color correction, the song stands out as pure talent and craft.
FOO FIGHTERS: “THE LINE” NEW TRACK OUT NOW
The countdown to the year’s most massive and ambitious melodic hard rock magnum opus just started ticking that much faster: “The Line,” the newest advance offering from Foo Fighters’ about to be released ninth studio album Concrete and Gold, has been made available as an instant grat with pre-orders placed in advance of the new record’s September 15 release on Roswell Records/RCA Records.
“The Line” pairs a signature Foo Fighters propulsive melody with an urgent heartfelt lyric and rousing chorus described by composer Dave Grohl as “a search for hope in this day and age where you feel as if you’re fighting for your life with every passing moment, and everything is on the line.”
Blitzen Trapper Announce New Album ‘Wild & Reckless’
Earlier this year, the Portland, OR-based Blitzen Trapper accomplished a unique feat for a rock band who has been releasing albums and touring for the better part of two decades: a staged musical titled Wild & Reckless that ran for 28 performances at Portland Center Stage. Today, the band is announcing a new album of the same title that was born from the stage production and as a companion to their 2008 breakthrough album Furr.
Today, Vancouver sludge practitioners BISON are pleased to unveil the visual accompaniment to “Anti War” from their recently-issued You Are Not The Ocean You Are The Patient full-length via Treble.
Notes Treble, “The clip features close-up shots of a map, tour footage, rehearsal space shenanigans, natural landscapes, and some bits and pieces of lyrics. Plus the song itself rocks super hard, with some big, meaty riffs.”
TVB vibes to the highest standard on his new EP ‘STAN‘
Polish producer and DJ, TVB fuses minimalist Garage, electro and funky vibes on his fantastic new EP ‘STAN.’ Named after his son, TVB’s EP takes EDM into the future by experimenting with a wide range of eclectic sounds and vocal styles to provide an imaginative, creative interpretation of the genre.
TVB’s enormous talent has already been noticed throughout the EDM scene, leading him to perform awe-inspiring sets alongside Aaron Jerome (before he took the name SBTRKT) and Scuba, as well as throwing next-level boat parties which leave his competition at sea. ‘STAN’ demonstrates the full range of TVB’s talent. From the old-school, garage-infused ‘2StepBaby’, through the funk-laden ‘Funq’ to the EP’s anthemic conclusion ‘Louis.’
Nick Fradiani Announces New EP “Where We Left Off” & Tour Dates
Last week, Nick Fradiani premiered his new feel-good single “I’ll Wait For You,” the first track from his upcoming independent EP Where We Left Off, to be released October 13th.
Today Fradiani shares a list of upcoming tour dates in support of the album. The tour kicks off in Rockport, MA on September 14th and continues through November 30th, ending at World Café Live in Philadelphia. He’ll make stops in Columbus, Chicago, San Diego, Los Angeles, Nashville, Atlanta, Tampa, New York City, Washington D.C., and more.
Michael McDonald’s ‘Wide Open’ streaming on NPR Music’s First Listen
The new LP marks his first new music in nearly a decade and is out September 15 via BMG. The record features special guests including Warren Haynes, Robben Ford, Marcus Miller and Branford Marsalis.
GUITARIST LOU DiBELLO SHOWCASES HIS SKILLS ON ‘HEAT WAVE’
The art of six-stringer shredding has unquestionably come back to forefront in modern day hard rock and heavy metal music. And talented guitarist Lou DiBello will soon be leaving his own mark on the genre, with the release of his album, ‘Heat Wave.’ The album features input from current or former members of Manowar (guitarist Ross “The Boss” Friedman) and Symphony X (bassist Mike Lepond), and is chockfull of headbanging rockers and six-string showcases, especially the tune “Full Throttle,” which can be sampled here.
MAVIS STAPLES SET TO RELEASE POIGNANT NEW ALBUM
Mavis Staples has again joined forces with songwriter-producer Jeff Tweedy for a new album entitled If All I Was Was Black, out this November 17th.
Mavis will join Bob Dylan for a series of North American live dates beginning in October.
The history Mavis recalls from her early years touring with her family as The Staple Singers, the prejudice, ugliness and danger, well it’s all still here. In response, the singer has delivered If All I Was Was Black, ten songs about contemporary America today, a present day filled with ghosts of the past. “Nothing has changed,” Mavis remarked in early August, just days before neo-Nazis marched with swastika flags in Charlottesville, Virginia, as a young woman was murdered. “We are still in it.”
Shigeto shares blistering “Don’t Trip” feat. Detroit’s Silas Green
It’s been four years since Zach Saginaw, aka Shigeto, returned home to Michigan from a stint in Brooklyn, NY, and since then, the multi-faceted musician has become a part of the fabric of Detroit’s music scene. While always having a personal approach to his projects, Saginaw’s influences for his third album, The New Monday, are more about the community of Detroit than anything else. And the community comes through clearly on the new track “Don’t Trip,” which features the vocals of Detroit emcee Silas Green guiding the listener through Shigeto’s assertive, spiraling production.
Folk single from Mike Mangione & The Kin
The orchestral folk/rock group Mike Mangione & The Kin will be releasing their new record But I’ve Seen The Stars on October 20th, but they’ve teamed up with Huffington Post to premiere the new single “Riding Down.”
Mangione says “The song is based out of the classic question of who am I, what am I and where am I going? Roots music has a long tradition in dealing with either running toward or away from light/darkness. This song swims in the same waters. In this case the protagonist is fighting to break out and run towards the good and he knows that when he finally gets free the hounds will be howling.”
Frozen Nation Release Debut LP, ‘Dark Belgian Disco’
Belgian based, dark synth-pop act Frozen Nation has released their debut LP, Dark Belgian Disco via Sub-Continental Music. What they describe as a “hazardous crossover between darkwave, goth, EDM and disco music,” Dark Belgian Disco has a nostalgic New Wave sensibility infused with energetic dance beats, brooding vocals, and crisp, modern production that will appeal to fans across the genre spectrum.
Nile On WaX unveiled first audio excerpt from ‘Bell Dogs’
About six years after its last release under the moniker of NOX, Belgian Indie/doom/jazz/post-rock/psychedelic/neo-classical trio Nile On WaX will release a brand new full-length effort called ‘Bell Dogs’ coming out on October 2nd through dEPOT214 Records.
In the meantime, the band unveiled a few days ago a first audio excerpt from this upcoming effort with the song “Bell Dogs (Part 1)”, available right now on Bandcamp and with the courtesy on Score A/V.
Jessica Lea Mayfield’s “Offa My Hands” premieres at LENNY
“Offa My Hands” is the third song unveiled from Mayfield’s anticipated new album, Sorry Is Gone, which will be released September 29 on ATO Records and is now available for pre-order. Of the new music, LENNY asserts, “Mayfield seems primed to enjoy not only another strong album but to harness its moment in the service of others.”
MARK HOPPUS (of Blink-182) CONTRIBUTES TO “DOG SONGS” ALBUM IN AID OF ASPCA
Mark Hoppus has contributed the track “Not Every Dog Goes To Heaven” which was inspired by the classic film, National Lampoon’s Vacation, to the charity album, Dog Songs. The project was the brainchild of Allie Goertz and Casey Boyd to raise money for ASPCA (American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) specifically to help dogs who were affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Mark explains how his involvement came about, “I became friends with Allie Goertz on twitter a while ago and she reached out about writing a song dedicated to a dog from a movie or TV show, to benefit the ASPCA via a compilation album. As a dog lover, I was honored to be asked. I wanted to write an anti-tribute to Dinky, the total bummer of a dog from Vacation, one of my favorite films of all time. Last week I went into the studio with John Feldmann and we bashed out the guitars, bass, and vocals in a morning. Travis came in that afternoon and absolutely destroyed the drums. It was all finished in a matter of 3-4 hours. In a matter of days it went from an idea in the back of my head to a song on an album out in the world. It’s a fun, energetic track that I’m proud to have included on the album, and it’s for a great cause.”
Bearson unveils Mr Hudson collaboration ‘Cold War’
LA Based, Norwegian producer and DJ, Bearson has revealed his latest track, a soothing collaborative effort with British singer, Mr Hudson, titled ‘Cold War.’ The production, which is out now via Ultra Records, features a slowed tempo and brooding intro, displaying the LA-based producer’s highly skilled production prowess.
Underpinned by melodic clicks, and a melancholic breakdown, ‘Cold War’ is laced with the unmistakably smooth vocals of Mr Hudson, most famed for his Kanye West, DJ Snake, and Jay-Z collaborations. The Birmingham-based singer has also enjoyed huge success on JP Cooper’s ‘September Song’.
New EP ‘LIFE’ has been skilfully and harmoniously fitted together by CONCINNITY
‘Concinnity’ from Birmingham, UK, is an avid producer of music with a vast amount of DJ’ing, engineering and production experience spanning over 10 years. Now he’s ready to take the clubs, bars and festivals by storm with a selection of eclectic house tracks, which are guaranteed to get even the coolest cat sweaty! Working under a moniker, Concinnity has released his first EP – LIFE, which I defy you to keep out of your record box. Seriously!!
Dirty Fences Announce New LP (out 10/27 via Greenway Records), Watch “Teen Angel” Video
Brooklyn’s Dirty Fences have announced their third studio album, Goodbye Love, due out October 27th via Greenway Records. A follow-up to 2013’s Too High To Kross (Volcom) and 2015’s Full Tramp (Slovenly), it’s packed with plenty of meaty riffs and perfectly-executed harmonies and features a guest appearance from Sheer Mag’s Christina Halladay. The album is currently available for pre-order digitally and on CD, cassette, and limited-edition splatter vinyl.
