The Struts release video for ‘One Night Only’
UK rockers The Struts’ have just unveiled the video for their US hit single ‘One Night Only’. Directed by Ryan Hunter Phillips the video captures the band’s high energy, colourful and captivating live performance. Hunter Phillips has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga and many more.
CAMILA CABELLO PREMIERES THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HAVANA” FEATURING YOUNG THUG
After a hilarious telenovela-inspired dream sequence, the visual plays out like a mini-movie featuring appearances by Latin superstars Lele Pons and LeJuan James alongside the multiplatinum certified pop powerhouse. Camila goes from watching the action play out in a movie theater to scorching a stage in Havana joined by a crooning Young Thug. Directed by Dave Meyers, it’s an event-sized production worthy of the track’s runaway success around the globe!
Grammars Debut New Single “War Of Words” On Northern Transmissions
“War of Words” is an effort to distill noisy, negative, chatter in to something sensical, simplified, essential and useful. At the time it was written and recorded, it seemed like walls laced with a new standard of bald faced disinformation were closing in around us. I remember just walking up to the mic without any plans and what you hear is the first thing that happened. There was something in the room at the time. The rustling and coughing in the air at the beginning is as much a part of the moment as anything else getting captured. Its a moment of humanity that was totally unplanned, yet vital in retrospect. Strangely we could have easily edited it like most songs would, but we never even discussed it. I guess subconsciously we all knew the air was charged like an instrument and needed to be there.
YouTube star Hannah Trigwell continues her rise with new single
After spilling the news that her highly anticipated debut is on its way, Hannah hit the road this week on a completely sold-out UK headline tour giving her adoring fans a taste of what’s to come. The tour concludes on Oct 22nd in her hometown of Leeds.
She is one of the most successful independent artists online having become a huge hit worldwide through her YouTube channel, which has over 500,000 subscribers and millions of views across her videos. She’s in her early 20’s and has already toured around the world, had a string of top ten international singles, including Number Ones in Laos and Vietnam and was crowned the ‘Best Unsigned Artist’ award in the Online Music Awards.
Cuebrick teams up with The Future Is Mine for vocal anthem ‘United’
German mainstay Cuebrick’s fruitful association with Enhanced continues with a fresh slice of the ‘Iceland (Viking Clap)’, ‘Smoke & Fire’ & ‘Safe’ producer’s distinct sound in ‘United’.
Joining forces with 2-piece band The Future Is Mine, who collectively have been responsible for numerous number one singles, ‘United’ combines The Future Is Mine’s songwriting prestige with Cuebrick’s established Dance sound in a sublime piece of vocal-led euphoria.
Swindy Release Official Music Video for “Reflection”
Tucson, AZ based Electronic Pop Rock band Swindy has released the Official Music Video for the single “Reflection,” off of their debut, self titled EP. Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Reflection” was directed by Isabel Uzcategui at Originate Design Productions.
Tom Hang ‘To Be Held In A Non Position’ LP
Having spent seven years in his adopted home of London steadily crafting a hazy, ambiguous identity that fuses ambient onto drone and techno, Tom Hang (aka Lobster Theremin boss Jimmy Asquith) finally steps up the the plate with ‘To Be Held In A Non Position’ – a collection of one-takes that explores extended themes of isolation, loneliness, personal loss, disconnection and reconnection with reality and (self)-identity.
Kid Rock Announces ‘Greatest Show On Earth Tour 2018’
Kid Rock announced today that he will be releasing his new album Sweet Southern Sugar on November 3 and will also hit the road on his “Greatest Show On Earth Tour 2018,” produced by Live Nation.
The tour kicks off on January 19 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee and will continue with 21 shows from coast to coast. Fans of the rocker can expect the same high-energy experience, but with brand new tracks from his latest album.
Sweet Southern Sugar is Kid Rock’s first album recorded in Nashville and features his spontaneous summer releases “Greatest Show On Earth” and “Po-Dunk,” as well as recent single “Tennessee Mountain Top.” The album ranges from country to classic rock, with a little rap sprinkled in between and highlights Kid Rock’s armory of talent, which transcends a single genre.
Domenic Cappello ‘The Intruder’ EP
Sub Club resident of more than 20 years, Domenic Capello, is to release new three-track EP ‘The Intruder’ — the first under his own name — via the Glaswegian club’s in-house imprint Nautilus Rising (also home to Lord of The Isles, Alex Smoke and more) this coming December. Inspired by a lifetime spent in dance music, the EP alternates between deep and introspective house & techno and nostalgic chords and rhythms.
The Struts’ debut video for “One Night Only”
Acclaimed UK band The Struts’ video for “One Night Only” debuts today. Directed by Ryan Hunter Phillips the video captures the band’s high energy, colorful and captivating live performance. Hunter Phillips has worked with Lady Gaga and more.
MEAT BEAT MANIFESTO Sets Release of “Impossible Star” for January 19th
Often using politics and cultural events as a starting point, MBM mastermind Jack Dangers connects the current climate to the creative direction of Impossible Star. “I suppose it would be similar to an MC Escher optical illusion which spirals around and around and never seems to end, which can be used as a metaphor of many current events and other pertinent things right now,” he says.
METALITE: “PURPOSE OF LIFE” STREAMING ONLINE
The Swedish melodic metal band METALITE will release their debut album “Heroes In Time” on October 27th via Inner Wound Recordings. “Purpose of Life”, the third single from the album can now be streamed below.
ICYMI: Barenaked Ladies announce new album “Fake Nudes”
With over 14 million albums sold, multiple JUNO Awards and Grammy nominations, world renowned rockers Barenaked Ladies are excited to announce the release of their fifteenth studio album, FAKE NUDES, on November 17, 2017 via UMC. The new album features fourteen freshly minted tracks including catchy lead single “Lookin’ Up” written by BNL frontman Ed Robertson, Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra) and Sam Hollander (who has co-written with Weezer, Fitz & The Tantrums and Train). Beginning Friday September 8, 2017 Fake Nudes will be available to pre-order on CD or digitally.
States Ed Robertson, “I’m incredibly proud of this collection of songs. This is a record where all band members shine. It’s incredible to feel so excited about something 29 years into our career. I’m excited to get out and play these songs live.”
Terra Bella Drops New Single “Before You”
The husband-and-wife country duo, Terra Bella, consisting of Joe and Martina Costa, have released their new single “Before You,” the lead track from their forthcoming album (title unannounced) to release in early 2018. “Before You” is available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify, and other major digital retailers.
The California natives shared the creative process behind the single over the weekend via social media and will embark on the western circuit of The Before You Tour on November 10th in Eufaula, Oklahoma.
Spencer Robinson and the Wolf Spiders (ex-Lords of Altamont) New Single
Spencer Robinson spent years playing in the legendary Los Angeles garage band The Lords of Altamont, playing with incredible bands like The Who, X, and The Cramps, just to name a few. Their explosive live shows left audiences in ruins.
His new band, The Wolf Spiders, includes founding member of The Lords of Altamont Johnny DeVilla, Tom Hernandez from The Superbees, and Piper Ingram from The Honeymoon Screams and Kissy Suzuki. This is something a little darker, a little grittier; music for drinking, crying, driving, and dying.
“Standing at the End of the World” is available now. Look for a new EP this Fall on Rusty Knuckles Records.
New Candys Share Video For “Tempera”
Today, Venice, Italy-based alternative rock band New Candys share the video for “Tempera,” the fifth track on their recently released LP Bleeding Magenta. Substream Magazine premiered the video stating, “The video pairs well with the tumultuous and lethargic nature of the song. The video jumps between whites and reds, using primary colors to keep the attention of viewers.”
PREMIERE: New Candys will leave you seeing red with the music video for “Tempera”
JULIA MICHAELS & JIMMY FALLON TALK ABOUT HER “ISSUES”
JULIA MICHAELS quickly cemented herself as the biggest global breakthrough artist of 2017 with the release of her multiplatinum-selling debut single, “Issues.” Certified double platinum by the RIAA, with worldwide consumption approaching 7 million, “Issues” is the best-selling song by a new artist released in 2017, according to Nielsen Music. It is also the highest on-demand audio streaming song by a debut artist this year, currently approaching 1 Billion streams worldwide. As a songwriter, she has co-written seventeen titles that have charted on the Billboard Hot 100, eleven of which have hit the Top 40, including “Issues.”
MR. CARMACK REMIXES CHROMEO’S “FANCY FOOTWORK”
Last week, Montreal’s godfathers of modern funk Chromeo released a limited edition double vinyl of their seminal album, 2007’s Fancy Footwork (VICE / Big Beat / Atlantic Records). It sold out within minutes and is currently on its fourth re-stock.. This week, Dave and Pee share a brand new remix of the title track by future beatsmith Mr. Carmack.
Chromeo’s career was jumpstarted by the late 2000s blog remix culture, so it’s only right that they also celebrate 10 years of Footwork by giving away all of the album’s acappellas for fans to make remixes of their own.
Renart’s debut album ‘Fragments Séquencés’ out on Cracki Records
Frédéric Destres is a young professor in the department of Occult Sciences of La Sorbonne in Paris and under the alias Renart he produces bodies of work inspired by a series of eerie tales. His world is divided between medieval tales and futuristic machinery and on his debut album ‘Fragments Séquencé’ he invites us to dive into a synthetic journey interwoven with folklore.
Electronic alt-rockers 9ELECTRIC recently wrapped up their North American “Life is Beautiful” headline tour supporting their latest single, “Beautiful”, at radio. Today, the band is following up with a brand new music video for the track, which focuses on breast cancer and suicide prevention/awareness. Completely self-directed, produced and filmed by 9ELECTRIC, the “Beautiful” video is a tribute to all those suffering with a terminal diagnosis and/or depression, urging them to stay strong and keep fighting. The video stars a close friend of the band, Miki Black, who was fighting breast cancer during the filming of the video but has since become a survivor.
In conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Alternative Press is premiering the music video alongside exclusive statements from 9ELECTRIC vocalist Ron Underwood and Miki Black discussing the making of the video and the heartfelt, moving process of filming a video that hit so close to home for both of them. Watch the powerful new video and read full statements here:
Silent Theory Release Official Music Video for “Watch Me Burn”
Idaho Rock Band Silent Theory has released the Official Music Video for the single “Watch Me Burn,” the second single off of their 2016, full length release, Delusions. Originally revealed on Loudwire’s Wire-to-Wire, “Watch Me Burn” was directed by Jon Kuritz in Moscow, ID, utilizing 5 projectors and all white costuming to screen footage of mostly news channels.
Given the state of the world right now, with the natural disasters and political turmoil, we opted for a video that mirrored the current state, though we’d never consider ourselves a political band. While we want people to interpret our song and video for themselves, it was written and directed with the premise in mind that we are all in this together, and that music can be what binds us all together. – Silent Theory
SPOOK THE HORSES: Decibel Premieres “Crude Shrines” From New Zealand-Based
People Used To Live Here is the haunting new full-length from New Zealand-based SPOOK THE HORSES. In advance of its November 10th release via Pelagic Records, today Decibel is hosting the official US premiere of “Crude Shrines” noting of the latest hymn, “rumbling bass is met by sad guitar melodies and restrained percussion paired with a mysterious video. The atmosphere is ultimately similar to that of SPOOK THE HORSES’ previous releases, despite its quieter nature.”
Hear the first single “Daisy Chain” from Blush
“manages to capture the intimacy of a bedroom recording; Maura’s vocals are almost like quiet whispers, so as not to wake the others in the house. Still, there’s plenty of little artful flourishes, like the sharp guitar plucks that permeate through the track’s natural melody or the buzz in the quiet distance.” – Austin Town Hall
Snoop Dogg Recruits Chris Brown and OT Genasis for the Rowdy “3’s Company”
One of the most recognizable and respected voices in the history of Hip-Hop, nobody can craft a party anthem like Snoop Dogg. Spinning a tongue-twisting yarn about a raucous night out, Snoop Dogg shares “3’s Company,” a club-ready, very West Coast banger. Recruiting fellow Long Beach repper OT Genasis for an energetic verse and Chris Brown for an infectious hook, Snoop presides over the track with a supernatural cool, remaining laid-back over the hyperactive production. Premiered by Complex, “3’s Company” is the latest single from Make America Crip Again (MACA), Snoop’s upcoming project. Featuring appearances from Chris Brown, OT Genasis, Ha Ha Davis, Designer Flow, October London, and Shon Lawon, with production from Ben Billions, Dâm-Funk, Los and others, Make America Crip Again releases on October 27th.
WARBLY JETS SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW
Los Angeles quartet Warbly Jets returned home to Los Angeles after five-weeks performing around the UK and Europe to celebrate their self-titled, debut albums release this past Friday at the Moroccan Lounge, tearing their way through the record’s 11-tracks to a packed house, heralded by LA Record. The UK and European dates included a London residency, a Paris performance at David Lynch’s Club Silencio, an event during Milan Fashion Week, along with dates supporting Rival Sons and The Amazons.
Gypsy Jazz Duo Doralice Shares New Single “Radio Habana”
Today, October 24th, 2017, Bay area gypsy jazz duo, Doralice, has just premiered their single “Radio Habana” via For Folk’s Sake! This track takes influence from a Cuban atmosphere, with sparkling melodies from the acoustic guitar and floating lines from the violin.
Performing cinematic chamber pieces inspired by film scores and modern acoustic music, Doralice, incorporates elements of both Americana, gypsy, Spanish & tango music.
YUNG BLEU RELEASES VIDEO FOR “MISS IT” VIA MASS APPEAL
Yung Bleu releases his official video for “Miss It” today. The Denzel Whitaker directed video premiered on Mass Appeal- watch HERE is the latest viral single off his Bleu Da Ruler mixtape.
The video was shot in Yung Bleu’s hometown city of Mobile, Alabama and tells the story of a tiresome relationship with a twist at the end. “The concept of the video,” says Yung Bleu was really just showing how a person can get fed up with someone… true events inspired the song. It was definitely what I was going through at the time and personal to me.”
Video: Young Dolph – “Point Across”
Covered and ice and dripping with charisma, Young Dolph is one of the game’s fastest rising emcees. Flexing in a mansion with four of his prettiest friends, Dolph lives a boss life in “Point Across,” his latest video. Produced by Zaytoven, who departs from his keys-driven aesthetic to bring an acoustic guitar inflected banger, “Point Across” finds Dolph reveling in his rise, spending money just to prove that he’s got more than you: “I spent a mil on ice just to get my point across.” Premiered by The FADER, who recently spotlighted Young Dolph in a revealing profile, “Point Across” is the latest video from Thinking Out Loud, Dolph’s new album released last week, following the poignant “Believe Me,” which featured emotional footage of Dolph reuniting with his family after emerging from the hospital after recovering from gunshot wounds. Featuring appearances from 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Ty Dolla $ign, and D.R.A.M., and production from Mike WiLL Made It, Zaytoven, Cassius Jay, Drumma Boy, Da Honorable C-N.O.T.E., and others, Thinking Out Loud is available to stream and purchase at the DSP of your choice.
Damian Marley’s Stony Hill Launches Line of CBD Products
Stony Hill Corp. (OTCQB: STNY), a diversified company focused on the cannabis industry, founded by Damian Marley, announced it will expand its product line and launch a hemp-derived CBD product line under the Stony Hill CBD brand on Tuesday, October 24th. The products will be sold on Stony Hill’s new website and in select locations in the U.S.
As the health and wellness market continues to more broadly accept the therapeutic properties and applications of hemp and cannabis, Stony Hill is working closely with doctors, scientists, industry advocates and the general public to ensure each group is receiving accurate, reliable and helpful information regarding the benefits of cannabis and our branded line of products.
Mozzy “Take It Up With God” ft Celly Ru
Sacramento CA rapper MOZZY has released a new visual today for “Take It Up With God” ft Celly Ru produced by JuneOnnaBeat off his latest full length album “1 up Top Ahk” available now on iTunes and Amazon via EMPIRE distribution.
Hi I’m Ghost Release New Noise Debut “1NGHT”
Budding Los Angeles duo Hi I’m Ghost deliver a bass-heavy electro soundscape that invites listeners to the darker side of house music on their impressive New Noise debut, “1NGHT.”
Over the past year, Hi I’m Ghost has permeated the dance music scene, with industry heavyweights such as Krewella, R3HAB, Datsik, MAKJ and Dirtyphonics championing their music. This summer alone, the rising producers released singles “Killem With The Sound,” “Call for Help” (a collaboration with Code:Pandorum), and “Wyld” with Dancing Astronaut proclaiming that “the duo clearly is gaining momentum among bass music’s most promising up-and-coming producers.” Fresh off the release of their sophomore EP Slumber Party, Hi I’m Ghost arrives at Dim Mak with “1NGHT,” continuing their breakout year with another hit single.
TWELVE NOON team up with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Alt-rock hometown heroes Twelve Noon are back with a new music video for their latest single, Hope In Tragedy. This time, the band has teamed up with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to raise awareness of treatment options for veterans suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The emotional music video was directed by David Walker, and sheds a light upon the enormous sacrifice that many veterans make while serving in the military.
True Studd Shares Video For “Ready or Not”
As her name implies, True Studd’s goal is to stay authentic, even in the face of the unfairness sometimes surrounding gays. Her passion shines throughout her debut EP The Rise of the Gays. “I want my music to reveal that what you like and who you are doesn’t matter as long as you’re true. Every song has a message that anybody can connect with – at the end of the day remember we are all humans on one planet. My music is here to show the world we can do just as good or even more, and that my sexuality wasn’t chose but it’s just who I am.”
The U.S. Americans Stream Debut LP ‘Greatest Hits’ Via Impose
Produced by Scott Von Ensign and executive produced by Daniel Deychak, Emerson Williams, Roy Abraham and Jeff Weiss, Greatest Hits, is a collection of the best of progressive, psychedelic punk from the sons of liberty, The U.S. Americans.
NEW: Griffin Robillard’s “Cracks in the Ceiling”
Boston’s Griffin Robillard fashions folk-tinged indie rock that bursts with vitality while simultaneously wrestling with life’s uncertainties. Cracks in the Ceiling, the twenty-two year-old’s full-length debut, pays homage to the Americana tradition while drawing from an expansive sonic and vocal palette. From Bryan Ferry’s nervy croon to Wilco’s early raw energy, Robillard casts a wide net to reinterpret what it means to make guitar music in ’17.
HANGMAN: Decibel Debuts “Abandoned” Featuring Brian Zoid From Neglect
Running with the mew track, the magazine has posted commentary from the band on connecting with Brian Zoid – vocalist of legendary Long Island hardcore brutes Neglect, who supplies guest vocals to the track – as well as from Zoid himself. Decibel issues in part, “Long Island hardcore bruisers HANGMAN are one of the many exciting, newer hardcore bands to be watching right now. With their latest EP, A Vile Decree, HANGMAN have made it clear that they can deliver on the same level as their labelmates Mizery and Backtrack.”
Track Premiere: Hangman – ‘Abandoned’ (Feat. Brian Zoid of Neglect)
Skipp Whitman, “Goodnight”
Massachusetts-bred, LA-based emcee/producer Skipp Whitman presents the music video for “Goodnight”. Produced, composed, and recorded by Skipp, “Goodnight” will appear on his forthcoming full-length Unfinished Songs Vol 1 (SWUFSV#1), a collection of original freestyles and unfinished or incomplete songs and/or ideas produced entirely by Skipp. The “Goodnight” music video was directed by Sebastian Ruiz and produced by Pipo Wagner of Corwag Entertainment.
PANDORA WEEKLY: NEW MUSIC / CHARTS
New releases included: Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla $ign, Weezer, Lindsey Stirling, MGMT, Kelly Clarkson, Chris Young, Nick Jonas, Niall Horan, Kygo, Maroon 5, Bad Bunny, Nicky Jam, Snoop Dogg, 112, Boyz II Men, Maggie Rose (performing at Sound’s Like Country w/ Blake Shelton), Liam Payne, Jason Aldean
With the release of Liam Payne’s “Bedroom Floor,” station adds increased over 800%. Want exclusive inside intel on the meaning of the track and Liam’s….ahem… true feelings about all things bedroom-related? We played a game of #ThumbsupThumbsDown with the artist to get the real scoop. Check it out HERE.
New Music on Pandora: Liam Payne
It bows at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart, moving over 20,000 units first-week. Upon release, it immediately clinched #1 on iTunes Top Country Albums Chart, and it’s held a spot in in the Top 10 ever since. This marks her first #1 debut on the Billboard Chart.
Levi Hummon Debuts New Single “Stupid”
Breakout artist/songwriter Levi Hummon transcends convention forging an impressive musical path that is gaining critical attention as he garners accolades and fans around the globe.
Camerata Mediolanense Debuts “Pace Non Trovo“ Music Video
Camerata Mediolanense is an ensemble of Italian musicians who gained recognition in the Neofolk/Neoclassical scenes by blending darkwave and post-punk with the musical spirit of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The group was born in Milan in 1994, founded by harpsichordist / musicologist Elena Previdi. Camerata Mediolanense will release its new album, Le Vergini Folli (“The Foolish Virgins”), on October 27 via Prophecy Productions (Alcest, Amber Asylum).
Manchester Rapper SAMZY Takes A Look At Life
Samzy is an established rapper and musician from South Manchester, who has made a conscious decision to move away from his traditional ‘hard hitting’ style to bring us this positive tune in the wake of the Manchester terror attack. ‘Living for Today’ is aimed at promoting unity in our beautiful and diverse country, which is emulated Manchester; a beautiful city and an example of how in times of adversity that people from all colours, creeds and religions can come together and work together, to face all the challenges that stand in their path. A truly inspirational track which encourages us all to make a better life for ourselves. The video also incorporates the Manchester Bee; signifying strength in numbers. What a message! WOW! No wonder this was picked up by GRM Daily straight away!
Panteon Shares “White Jaguar” Video Via The 405
Brooklyn-based indie-folk singer songwriter, Panteon announces the January 19th release of her debut EP, Travel Log 1. Today, The 405 exclusively premiered lead single and music video, “White Jaguar,” noting its “dreamy” sound and the video’s “amazing visuals.” Curated, written, produced and performed by Yvonne Ambrée, the debut EP is inspired by travels across Europe and The Americas, each composition serving as an ode to the experience of a specific locale. True to its name, the 6 tracks are a charmed soundscape built for going down the road, through the sea, and into the sky.
Doo-Wop Documentary “Streetlight Harmonies” to Debut at DOC NYC November 14th!
Doo-Wop documentary Streetlight Harmonies will debut at the DOC NYC festival on Tuesday, November 14, with a second screening on Wednesday November 15th. Streetlight Harmonies shines a long overdue spotlight on the artists and celebrates the music that defined the musical generation of Doo-Wop. Utilizing all-new interviews along with HD restored archival footage the film will explore the history and social impact of this timeless era. Rolling Stone has an exclusive first look of the doc and fans can view the clip here.
New single from By An Ion
Californian By An Ion is a duo composed of Ray Aguilar and Alex Gonzales. Merging the worlds of ambient synth and contemporary music, creating a stunning sound that echoes their melody driven vocals. Dreamy and cinematic, the music speaks of personal and relative topics to the listener. Both members have a similar yet distinct sound to their vocals, which makes the music that more interesting.
Victor Rice Combines Samba and Rocksteady in Upcoming New Album “Smoke”
Latin GRAMMY Award-winning engineer, producer, and musician Victor Rice is gearing up to release his first solo album in almost 15 years. The subtly-complex elegance of Smoke provides a rich smoothness made available through tastemaker label Easy Star Records on November 3rd. Smoke takes Rice’s knowledge from experience across a realm of genres and cultures and rolls it all into a consistent line of thought, resulting in a fusion Rice identifies as “samba rocksteady,” or SRS. Victor stated his goal for the album “was about finding a way to fuse two different styles of music and dance from the 1960’s, Brazilian samba-rock and Jamaican rocksteady.”
Karl Blau Shares New Track “Beckon”
Ahead of the release of his new forthcoming album Out Her Space, which is due out November, 17th, 2017 through Bella Union, Karl Blau is please to share new track “Beckon”. Collaborating alongside a number of musicians from Matthew E. White’s Spacebomb label as his backing band, you can listen to the track HERE.
Homoground – A Queer Podcast Based Out Of Brooklyn
Homoground is a queer (identified & allied) podcast focusing on bands, events and organizations that often get overlooked by mainstream publications and platforms. Run by Lynn Casper, and based out of Brooklyn, the podcast’s first episode aired in January 2011 and has quickly become a favorite of the queer community.
PHALCONS debut single ‘Idle Ways’ out 15/11/17 on Libertino Records
With the first note you hear from Phalcons you realise that they could not have formed in any other part of the world apart from North Wales. They possess its rugged, yet magically mysterious mountains and rippling rivers in their very being and in every sound they create.
WEDGE sign to Heavy Psych Sounds
Heavy Psych Sounds Records is proud to announce the return of German vintage rock’n’rollers WEDGE! The Berlin-based trio decided to renew their deal with the Italian label for the release of their sophomore full-length, due out February 2018.
WEDGE is a 60s-sounding, psychedelic and heavy rockin’ Berlin trio founded by guitarist/singer Kiryk Drewinski (ex-Liquid Visions/The Magnificent Brotherhood), drummer Holger “The Holg” Grosser and bassist/organist Dave Götz, and named themselves after the first stone tool of human history. Their sound is accordingly archaic, extremely effective, made from “solid rock” and, when used correctly, it causes fire… especially on stage!
Video premiere: Black Altar “Tophet”
Black Altar has made a videoclip for the “Tophet” song from the forthcoming split with Beastcraft which will be released for XXI Anniversary of Black Altar. The scenes for the video were filmed in England, Sweden, Norway, Poland and USA.
Some special guests took part in the recording of Black Altar’s “Tophet” song: James Stewart from Vader, V. Priest from Acherontas, Acerbus from Ondskapt, Soroth Northgrove from Beastcraft and Nihil from Furia.
NEST HQ Explores Blockchain Technology & The Music Industry
In their latest documentary, NEST HQ explores the ever-growing world of blockchain, the underlying technology behind Bitcoin and Ethereum, and its potential uses in the arts and entertainment space. The documentary follows Grammy-winning musician RAC as he releases his latest studio album on the Ethereum network, then introduces Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin and Jesse Grushack of UJO Music, a blockchain music distribution start-up, as the three discuss the future and potential of blockchain tech in music.
This documentary was designed to make technical concepts about blockchain easy to understand and accessible for those just getting into the space without sacrificing the necessary technical terms and language. Watch below and get involved here.
AGUSA: Eponymous Third Album Streaming In Its Entirety
Swedish psychedelic prog rock explorers AGUSA will issue their self-titled third LP through Laser’s Edge this Friday.
The follow-up to 2015’s Agusa 2 (Två ) sees the AGUSA circleexpanding their kaleidoscopic output which conjures images of nature and the cosmos, their extensive passages again leading the listener into fantastic realms of a possibly supernatural or parallel existence. The record is completed with fantastic artwork by Danilo Stankovic and design by Peter Wallgren.
Jazz Mino releases Crush
After working hard behind the scenes toplining for established artists, Jazz Mino has bounced into the spotlight, bringing along her passion for positivity, and talking about the importance of self-care, equality and diversity.
Born in Manchester, raised in Somerset & now living in London; the half-Iranian pop sensation is no stranger to diverse outlooks on life. Grasping the perfect combination of being open-minded enough to listen to everybody’s voice, but strong-minded enough to know who she is and what she believes in, Jazz Mino is making a stand for a more open, honest, caring society. Equality, diversity, and the importance of self-care are Jazz Mino’s core values, and are represented in her colour changing, multi-single campaign.
Since the release of her first single in the campaign, the pink themed ‘The Love Of You’, Jazz Mino has picked up a keen following for her messages of positivity, the importance of making time for yourself, and listening to your mind and body.
Maitri Video + Album Release 11/3/2017
Brooklyn-based Maitri is releasing their much-anticipated album, After Glow on November 3rd. Riding on the coattails of the buzz of their singles, the album brings along with it a brand new music video for the song that defines their music: Reminder.
Underwater Boys release video for debut single ‘Everyone You Know’
Underwater Boys have announced themselves with their excellent debut single, seeing significant press pick up already – the hazy psych-pop rush of “Everyone You Know”. The forthcoming debut 7″ from the band also features an equally strong B-side in “Bye & Bye”, that debuted late last week with Wonderland, and will be released via the influential imprint Cannibal Hymns, who have also put out recent releases by Our Girl, Dream Wife, Theo Verney, EAT FAST and more. Now, they have released a ‘vibrant’ new video for “Everyone You Know”, which premiered at DIY and was described by them as “one you’ll want to continue diving into.”
Montreal’s Doldrums shares new music video for “Limerence”
Speaking about the video, Airick Asher Woodhead (Doldrums) said : “David Kleiser’s video for ‘Limerence’ is a home-made masterpiece, featuring thunderbirds-like toy figures he made of me on an alien planet, a barbarella-esque zero gravity sequence and this flower spaceship that I pilot through a portal which explodes out of my own chest (w tons-o blood). Kleiser has been playing drums with me this tour, and it’s been fun making things with him, feels pretty casual and was made for like zero money, just lots of care, from the new LP which we self-released and handmade the artwork for. ‘Limerence’ is a really crucial song on the album – writing it was me working through a conception of love that was healthy vs one that was unhealthy. It’s a beautiful word, too. It describes a situation where you are addicted to someone, mentally or physically, to the point where your body rewards you when you interact with them, and the situations that that can lead you into.”
Fats Domino, a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll, has died at age 89
Antoine “Fats” Domino, the lifelong New Orleanian who was a founding father of rock ‘n’ roll, died Tuesday at a local hospice. He was 89.
Jefferson Parish coroner Jerry Cvitanovich confirmed Domino’s death.
One of Domino’s children, Adonica, told an Advocate reporter on Wednesday morning that her father had not died. But she confirmed his passing to WWL-TV anchor Eric Paulsen, a friend of the family.
The Cuckoos Sign Distribution Deal with Republic of Music
The Cuckoos are four very young guys (the oldest is just 21), yet their music sounds like it’s straight from the 1960s. In fact, Classic Rock Magazine christened their psychedelic garage sound “spectacular,” declaring the band “hip young dudes who mine the late sixties acid rock scene for inspiration, but sound so authentic you’ll think you’re having a flashback.”
Shannon Lay shares “Asa” music video via LA Record
Mare will operate as an imprint of the Woodsist label, which also released Morby’s first two solo albums. Today Shannon shares the official music video for “Asa” directed by John Kirkbride. Shannon has also shared a ton of new tour dates, including shows with OCS (Thee Oh Sees), Ty Segall, Cherry Glazerr, Vagabon and more. She will be doing the Monday night residency in December at The Echo, playing Dec. 4 and 11 and curating a lineup on Dec. 18.
Our Last Night Release “Ivory Tower” Video
New Hampshire bases post-hardcore band Our Last Night was formed in 2004 by brothers Trevor (vocals) and Matt Wentworth (guitar, vocals) along with childhood friends Alex Woodrow (bass) and Tim Molloy (drums). Combining the melodic structures of emo with the guttural sounds of hardcore, Our Last Night sporadically toured the New England area for three years, releasing several EP’s and self-made demos along the way. These recordings found their way to Epitaph, where label owner Brett Gurewitz took interest in the band’s maturity and wide-ranging vocals.
Devon Braxton Shares Music Video for “Get A Grip On It”
‘Making Moves’ is the debut EP from New Jersey solo artist, Devon Braxton. Written, produced, mixed, and mastered entirely on his own, Devon Braxton’s EP was inspired by his own urge to take matters into his own hands rather than wait for something big to happen. His latest move? Today, October 25th, 2017, Devon Braxton premiered the music video for “Get A Grip On It” via Singersroom.
Derek Hough Releasing First Solo Music Single “HOLD ON” for Mental Health Awareness
Emmy Award winning Derek Hough is delving into the music world this November and releasing his first solo music single, a track titled “HOLD ON,” to help spread the word about the importance of mental health awareness.
Hough teams with the Movember Foundation, the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men’s health, to assist in their initiative to educate the public about the need to talk about mental health and suicide prevention, topic that hits close to home for him, and he’s using his song “Hold On” to do so.
The song, which Hough wrote as an ode to those who struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide, is produced by Jayson DeZuzio (Imagine Dragons, Christina Aguilera, Skylar Grey) and Joseph McQueen (Kehlani, David Guetta). The song debuts November 1 on digital platforms iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music and Tidal. The lyrics to the song speak about holding on and not letting go, about remaining hopeful in even the darkest of times.
Cabbage New Video
The new clip accompanies a re-recording of the fan favourite track (and live set closer), produced by James Skelly & Richard Turvey, and picking up plenty of plays across 6Music & Radio 1. The band made the new video – shot by longterm collaborator Dom Foster on a busy weekend in Manchester’s city centre – with local cult heroes (and Cabbage favourites), buskers The Piccadilly Rats.
