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The Poodles “IT`S NO GOOD” New single out today

The Poodles are back with “It’s no good”, the second single from the coming album “PRISMA”, in virtual and physical stores early 2018!

“We took on the challenge to do our version of an iconic song from a different genre”, says lead singer Jakob Samuel. “Depeche Mode is such an influential band and their darker 90s stuff is really cool!” he continues.

The choice to do a heavy rock version of “It’s no good” stems from the simple fact that everyone liked the song”, guitarist Henrik adds. “It is a dark, epic song about broken relationships, which is always and interesting theme to explore”.

Speak, Brother announce UK tour with TAMA IMPALA’s Barbagallo

Boasting a powerful indie-folk-rock sound with subtle hymnal and gospel tones, their story-based anthems have drawn comparisons to the likes of Of Monsters and Men, Kodaline and Fleet foxes.

Speak Brother have been hand picked to tour the UK with Tame Impala’s very own Barbagallo during February 2018 for 4 special shows in London, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle.

Jonas Blue Unveils Official Video for ‘We Could Go Back’

Without doubt Jonas Blue is the next breakthrough UK global superstar. This incredibly talented producer, DJ, songwriter, and talent spotter, releases the brand-new video for his smouldering new single ‘We Could Go Back’ today.

Shot on location in Tokyo and directed by Masashi Muto, the video follows Jonas’ dynamic relationship with a love interest, surrounded by stunning contemporary dancers.

MAROON 5 ANNOUNCE 2018 RED PILL BLUES TOUR

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum band Maroon 5 have announced the first details of their upcoming 2018 world tour produced by Live Nation, which is happening in conjunction with the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, Red Pill Blues. The first leg of the band’s Red Pill Blues world tour will kick off on May 30, 2018 at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, WA. Tickets for the multi-city tour are set to go on sale starting next Saturday, November 4th at 10:00am local time on Ticketmaster.com.

Poppy Ackroyd announces debut One Little Indian full length

Although a keen collaborator outside of her solo work – having created soundtracks for film, dance, physical theatre and radio – this is the first record for which Poppy has written for and employed other players, including Manu Delago (Bjork, Cinematic Orchestra, Anoushka Shankar) playing hang drum, Mike Lesirge (Bonobo, Andreya Triana) playing clarinets and flute, and Jo Quail on cello.

Starsailor announce deluxe album and new video

Starsailor have announced the release of the digital deluxe edition of their latest album All This Life, which will be available to download/stream here from tomorrow (October 27th) and includes acoustic versions of 4 songs from the album.

All This Life is Starsailor’s first album since 2009 and their highest chart placing for 12 years. The album has been greeted with rave reviews and is their fifth consecutive Top 30 studio album seeing the band re-energised and on outstanding form.

LEAONE releases new EP ‘Wild Horse Ride On’ on Fierce Panda

The smouldering talent that is Leaone continues his rise with a sublime new EP ‘Wild Horse Ride On’, released on the Fierce Panda label this October.

Leaone’s sweetly sobering and sombre tracks have already seen him compared to The National and described as the missing link between Leonard Cohen and Lana Del Ray. While, on his debut ‘Oh, My Sweetest Sin’, released this summer, Leaone found himself winning support from Huw Stephens on BBC Radio1 and the local BBC Introducing teams in Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as performing in support of Emmy The Great and Roddy Womble.

DAFINA “Told Ya” Video

DAFINA recently released the music video to her first single, “Told Ya” which quickly amassed closed to 1.5M views within the first week. The video, which premiered via V Magazine, can be seen here.

Ibibio Sound Machine cover “Color in Your Cheeks”

Season one of I Only Listen to the Mountain Goats—a conversation series featuring Welcome to Night Vale and Alice Isn’t Dead creator Joseph Fink and New York Times best-selling author John Darnielle, who is also the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the Mountain Goats—is underway, with episode three of the podcast premiering today! The latest episode features a beautiful rendition of “Color in Your Cheeks” by Merge artist Ibibio Sound Machine. Eno and Max from the band join Darnielle and Fink along with special guest Mac McCaughan of Superchunk to discuss immigration and refugees—the subject of “Color in Your Cheeks” and issues that are crucial to this moment in American history. As deeply political people, Darnielle and Fink also share their opinions on whether artists through their works have a responsibility to respond to politics and the events they bring about.

AU/RA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “OUTSIDERS” TODAY

“I’ve always kind of felt like an outsider,” she muses. “Not just because of growing up in the middle of nowhere, but also because I’ve always just been a bit introverted. I wanted to make a song for people who don’t feel like they fit in, and just say, ‘It’s okay to be a bit weird. Whoever you are, you shouldn’t feel less powerful just because you don’t fit in with the typical in crowd.'” says Au/Ra.

WILL HOGE ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES

Will Hoge is a creative gambler. He left the comfort of touring with his band because he hit a wall and needed to figure out his next move. The CMA- and Grammy-nominated artist took to the road for a year of solo shows with a guitar and keyboard and in so doing, reclaimed what inspired his soul. That journey resulted in his current release, Anchors (out August 11 via Thirty Tigers).

Hoge will tour the U.S. in November and December, traveling through Texas, Arizona, California, up through the Pacific Northwest and into the Midwest.

Lost Horizons’ Simon Raymonde Interviewed on NPR

Currently celebrating 20 years piloting his revered record label Bella Union, Simon Raymonde has scaled another personal peak, a new collaboration with drummer Richie Thomas. They’re called Lost Horizons, and their stunning debut album, Ojalá, is released 3rd November on Bella Union.

PALOMA FAITH RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GUILTY”

“I wrote this the week Brexit happened, from the perspective of someone who voted Leave and regretted it,” Paloma says. “I felt they were betrayed by the campaign and the lack of information. I wanted to show empathy for what that might feel like.”

KOHTI TUHOA: “Hajota Ja Hallitse” Streaming At Cvlt Nation

The lead track to the new Pelon Neljäs Valtakunta LP by Helsinki, Finland’s KOHTI TUHOA, “Hajota Ja Hallitse,” is now streaming at Cvlt Nation, as the album nears release through Southern Lord in November.

With the debut KOHTI TUHOA offers, “It’s one of the fastest songs on the album, and one of the last ones we finished writing before the studio. The machine gun drum roll is a perfect way to start the new album.”

D-Beat killing machine! Premier Streaming: KOHTI TUHOA “Hajota Ja Hallitse”

Dillon Francis salutes late night TV

Dillon Francis, the Platinum-selling artist, DJ, and producer, today shares a brand new music video for his current single “Hello There” (feat. Yung Pinch). Directed by Funny or Die’s comedic duo The Dads, the video stars Dillon Francis, who portrays over 10 roles in the video in a collective tip of the hat to the various late night talk shows. The video also features Southern California rapper and singer Yung Pinch who performs the song’s dreamy vocals throughout.

NPR Music First Listen Premieres Blitzen Trapper’s ‘Wild and Reckless’

On November 3, the Portland, OR-based Blitzen Trapper will release Wild & Reckless, a new album born of their staged musical of the same title and also a companion to their 2008 breakthrough album Furr. Today, NPR Music premiered the album in its entirety as a First Listen and called it “a sprawling, sumptuous testament to Weird America.”

Ana Gasteyer Joins Cast of A CHRISTMAS STORY LIVE!

Centered around nine-year-old “Ralphie Parker” (Andy Walken), a boy whose only dream is to get a Red Ryder Range Model Carbine Action BB Gun for Christmas, Gasteyer will play “Mrs. Schwartz,” the mother of one of “Ralphie’s” friends.

Gasteyer joins previously announced cast members Emmy Award nominee Maya Rudolph (“Saturday Night Live,” “Bridesmaids”), two-time Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick (“How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying,” “The Producers,” “Manchester by the Sea”), Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “30 Rock”) and Emmy Award nominee Chris Diamantopoulos (“Good Girls Revolt,” “Silicon Valley,” “Episodes”).

SERENA RYDER RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “UTOPIA”

Serena Ryder has released her newest video for “Utopia” off her EP “Electric Love.” Blackbook Magazine praised “Utopia” as “a genuine standout, an anxious, exhilarating slice of impassioned electro-pop.” “ELECTRIC LOVE” is Serena’s first new release since 2012’s blockbuster fifth studio album, “HARMONY.” That collection earned the Toronto-based singer/songwriter her greatest popular and critical success to date, including double platinum sales certification from Music Canada, the 2013 Juno Award for “Adult Alternative Album of the Year,” and an additional string of top Juno nods including “Album of the Year.” Her most recent full length album in Canada, also titled UTOPIA, debuted at #1 on both the Top Current Album and Digital Album SoundScan charts in Canada.

BLACKBOOK PREMIERE: Serena Ryder’s Stunning New Video for ‘Utopia’

CRU THE DYNAMIC SHARES VERSATILE, ENERGETIC ‘THE QUICK’ EP IN FULL

Drummer/producer Steve Bryant has made a career out of bringing live musicianship to electronic music performance. As the touring drummer for several notable acts including Benzos, Michna, Eliot Lipp, and Young & Sick, he’s provided a bridge between the unyielding precision of programmed beats & loops and the elasticity of live performance & improvisation. Although trained in jazz, Bryant has gravitated towards hip-hop and drum & bass in both his playing and production styles. While keeping busy touring, he has been putting out his own music under the name Cru the Dynamic. Today he shares his footwork & jazz inspired EP in full with Northern Transmissions. ‘The Quick’ EP is out 10/27/17 on Detroit label Young Heavy Souls (Eliot Lipp, Mux Mool, Blockhead).

Shana Falana shares video for her anthem to inclusivity, “Cool Kids”

Today, the shoegaze band, comprised of psych-pop veteran Shana Falana and drummer Mike Amari, have released the visuals for their meditative track, ‘Cool Kids’. Shot and directed by Bon Jane, the video is singer Falana’s ode to acceptance and feeling secure in your identity in light of the turbulent political climate.” – Bandsintown

TOM DOBSON Signs to Rhyme & Reason Records

“I can’t say I was searching for a song at all; ‘AMERICAN MAN’ was one of those songs that just came to me,” says contemporary country singer TOM DOBSON about his debut single. “Who knows, maybe it was just the right time in my life.” An upbeat, party-starting anthem built on Dobson’s natural swagger and Southern Rock boogie, “American Man” is a great introduction to a fresh new voice for the country scene. His rousing firebrand of fiery roots packed NYC’s Rockwood Music Hall this past Summer and he will be returning to the venue’s Stage 2 on Wednesday, November 15th at 7:00pm.

16 year old powerhouse CHLO

Chlo is a singer-songwriter, who started off performing in music theater at her local community center. This eventually led her into a recording studio late one night, discovering her love and passion for recording and songwriting. She writes all of her songs based on personal experiences, allowing her to connect and relate with her fanbase. Chlo is a strong and free spirited singer that deeply cares about connecting with her fans and sharing experiences with them.

Scott Gagner’s Driving New Single “How Low Can You Go?” Premiering on MXDWN

Scott Gagner’s driving new single “How Low Can You Go?” is premiering now over on MXDWN. The darkly humorous 2nd Single off his new album Pins & Needles is a glorious pop anthem. With a nod to Warren Zevon and David Byrne, Gagner has crafted a “…soulful yet robotic, piano and bass-driven song about a character falling apart.”

SAVAK STREAMS NEW ALBUM CUT-UPS

The band — which includes members of Obits, Holy Fuck, The Cops, The Make Up and more — just played several dates in support of Pinback, and they will be supporting Hot Snakes in Brooklyn and Boston next month.

Matt Finucane releases spooky EP ‘Threaten Me With Your Love’ this week!

Deliciously dysfunctional Brighton-based musician Matt Finucane returns with the first of two EPs. ‘Threaten Me With Your Love’ is released on Light Crude, on 25 October 2017. “To say recording this stuff nearly killed me would be over the top, but it certainly left me a bit indisposed,” says Matt.

“One stay in rehab later, I took the album pieced together for no money over a truly tortuous year… deleted three of the tracks that were such a wonderful ordeal to record… then split the eight remaining songs into two EPs. Albums are dead, and if you want to create something good you’ve got to be ruthless.

Check out Karabas Barabas Sneak Peak at ‘Sex with the Devil,’ out 12/21

Brooklyn Alternative Psychedelic Rock Trio Karabas Barabas has revealed 3 tracks–“That 70s Song,” “Fuckarana,” and “50/50”–along with the unexpectedly timely homage to the late John F. Dunsworth, “Lahey,” off of their upcoming, 2nd full length album, Sex with the Devil. Out 12/22, Sex with the Devil is available for digital and vinyl pre-order with immediate download of the first three tracks on Bandcamp NOW!

Jade Bird covers Johnny Cash’s “I’ve Been Everywhere”

Rising British artist Jade Bird recently covered Johnny Cash’s “I’ve Been Everywhere.” The live performance video is premiering today on Rolling Stone Country who hails, “she’s already a globally minded woman, filling Something American’s five songs with a mix of British soul, Delta blues and indie-country.”

JONAS BLUE DEBUTS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “WE COULD GO BACK”

Global breakthrough act, Jonas Blue, releases the official video for his smouldering new single “We Could Go Back.” Shot on location in Tokyo and directed by
Masashi Muto, the video follows Jonas’ dynamic relationship with a love interest, surrounded by stunning contemporary dancers.

Stereogum premieres new single from Goon “Ten Tables”

“Ten Tables” premiered this morning on Stereogum who described it as a “scrappy, psych-pop track…the twangy guitar, whooshing harmonies, and reference to childhood memories remind me somewhat of Alex G.”

Psych-Rock Outfit Elephant Fire Shares Music Video for “Natural Heart”

Today, psych-rock outfit Elephant Fire shares the new music video for “Natural Heart,” the title track of their recently released album Natural Heart. Premiered via New Noise, the video captures the spirit of the joyousness Elephant Fire frontman Adam Wall felt as he embarked on a consciousness-expanding road trip across the U.S.

Video Premiere: Elephant Fire – “Natural Heart”

Watch: breakout artist Onr.’s video for debut single “Jericho”

Onr. (aka Robert Shields) started making waves after leaking some demos via indie label Leftwing, then was swiftly signed to Capitol Records in the US. Debut single “Jericho” was released this summer, and has received support from LA stations KCRW and KCSN. Early reviews have lauded the ‘supreme confidence’ of ONR.’s sound, drawing comparisons to Echo & The Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, Arcade Fire and David Bowie.

BRANDON SEABROOK’S NEEDLE DRIVER Debut Streaming At Decibel Magazine

Decibel Magazine is now streaming the Needle Driver debut by BRANDON SEABROOK’S NEEDLE DRIVER – the newest project of avant-jazz guitarist Brandon Seabrook – which sees release tomorrow via Nefarious Industries.

Full Album Stream: Brandon Seabrook’s Needle Driver – “Needle Driver”

The Vinyl District premieres Trevor Hall’s “Free Fallin” cover

“Hall has always been a deeply nuanced and singular artist, able to blend roots music with exotic world elements, his subject matter predominantly influenced by Eastern mysticism which makes this rare cover the most Americana-tinged piece of material he’s approached in a decade.” – TVD

Hoeksema shares noir-inspired video for “Palais”

The video premiered on All Things Go where director Graham Hill shared, “Perhaps nearly all of us have had the experience of feeling alone and isolated in a sea of people. In this simple and dreamlike video, we experience that feeling through the eyes of two unnamed characters as they move unnoticed through the densely populated landscape of midtown Manhattan.”

Single: Cookie Money – “Plug Talk” ft. E-40

With an affectless drawl and slickly threatening lyricism, Cookie Money does not have to speak loud to command respect. Flexing his skills over a production from Andrew Smars, Cookie Money treats us to some “Plug Talk” in his latest single. After an engaging verse from Cookie about living large since he made it out the hood, Cookie invites E-40 to the track for an elastic, energetic, and bodacious verse. “E-40 and I knew each other, just from the history of the Bay. We recently started seeing each other at Warriors games,” Cookie Money explains. “I was skeptical at first to even ask for music from him, until one day he called and said, ‘send something.’ ‘Plug Talk’ was done in 20 minutes!”

New Fumes shares new track feat. Wayne Coyne

New Fumes is Daniel Huffman from Dallas, TX. A noise musician and visual artist, Huffman has lent his talents to a multitude of diverse bands. He was a member of the 90s space rock outfit Comet as well as the Bitches Brew-loving improv group Ghostcar, and was a touring guitarist for the Polyphonic Spree, and TOBACCO. He’s been part of the touring entourage for and a collaborator with the Flaming Lips, and performed with them when they broke the Guiness World Record for most shows played in a 24 hour period.

Deborah Cox’s “Let The World be Ours Tonight”

“The video is inspired by “optimism rising above adversity and negativity.” Bouwer stated, “I wanted to show Deborah going through a journey above earth because the earth is in such turmoil now with global warming and all the environmental issues. Let’s just take a moment and love the world we’re living in.” – Marc Bouwer, director and fashion designer

Mansionair debut new track, “Astronaut (Something About Your Love)”

Australian trio, Mansionair release their latest single “Astronaut (Something About Your Love)” – out today on Glassnote. Produced by the band, mixed by Eric J (Flume, Nick Murphy) and premiered today on Beats 1 Radio, “Astronaut” is a genre-splitting shot from the soul; as playful as it is a sincere exploration of loneliness and distant affections.

SIERRA BLANCA, DROPS NEW VIDEO VIA THE DELI NASHVILLE

“Paint the Road” also pinpoints a universal message: the human characteristic to continue to keep wanting and chasing even when they are in a place where they should be content.

Jethro Gaglione, aka Sierra Blanca, is a self-taught, multi-instrumentalist, who began playing music as part of the worship group for his parents’ missionary team in Mexico. They traveled all around the country living in old re-purposed school buses and putting up tents for “church” meetings. Stay tuned for more material leading up to the release of Honorable Mention and catch Sierra Blanca live on November 9 at The Cobra in Nashville to celebrate the album’s release.

NAVVI UPSIDE – “Porsche”

Laidback and in his zone, Navvi Upside drops “Porsche” as the first single from the forthcoming QUICKSAND. Club-ready production from J.Mixx meets Navvi’s hard-nosed Chicago flow. “Porsche” flexes the catchy side to his densely-layered rap abilities, a perfect second taste from the LP ahead. Streaming now on all platforms, along with music video “Easy,” released last week.

Nathan Sharp aka NateWantsToBattle, Releases Video For “Branded”

Nathan Sharp – YouTube sensation, singer, pianist, guitarist, songwriter, and voice actor best known as NateWantsToBattle – just unleashed his new music video for “Branded.” Due to high demand from fans after teasing new content on Twitter, Sharp went back to his roots and dropped the video on his YouTube channel two days in advance of its planned release. In only two hours, the video has received over 15,000 views and over 500 comments. Check out the official music video for “Branded” off NateWantsToBattle’s latest album Sandcastle Kingdoms now, here.

Rag’n’Bone Man ‘Grace (We All Try)’ New Single Impacts 1st December

Following a summer of triumphant festival sets including Glastonbury, Bestival and Isle Of Wight, the biggest UK breakout star of 2017 Rag’n’Bone Man (AKA Rory Graham) announces his new single ‘Grace (We All Try) impacting December 1st on Columbia.

Without doubt 2017 has been the year of Rag’n’Bone Man! His debut album ‘Human’ has been a huge hit worldwide selling an astonishing 2 millions copies, 780,000 of which in the UK alone, and been an ever present inside the Top Ten for 6 months! It contains the global hits ‘Human’, which has gone to Number 1 on iTunes in over 40 countries selling over 4.5 million copies in the process, and ‘Skin’, which has sold over 1.6 million globally and peaked at No.2 in the UK Airplay Chart.

HUDSON TAYLOR DEBUT ACOUSTIC VERSION OF NEW SINGLE ‘FEEL IT AGAIN’

Hudson Taylor, the Irish duo made up of brothers Harry and Alfie Hudson Taylor, released their debut album Singing for Strangers in 2015. The multi-talented siblings had honed their craft busking on the streets of their hometown of Dublin as well as cities all over Europe. The album, which was produced by Iain Archer, featured the hit songs ‘Chasing Rubies’, ‘Battles’ and ‘Weapons’.

Since the album release, the brothers have been busy touring their native Ireland, the U.K. and Europe while writing songs for their next album. The new recordings – the first of which ‘Feel It Again’ is available now and already been placed on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist – have been produced by Ryan Hadlock, best known for his work with The Lumineers and Vance Joy, and are being mixed by Ruadhri Cushnan (Mumford & Sons/Ed Sheeran).

Rina Sawayama’s ‘Rina’ Mini-Album Out Now

London-based pop futurist Rina Sawayama today shares her debut ‘mini-album’ RINA. The 8-track collection includes singles ‘Cyber Stockholm Syndrome’, ‘Alterlife’ and ‘Tunnel Vision’ featuring Shamir, and is available to buy and stream on all services.

NEW RELEASE – COTIS “LOST”

Hailing from the Canadian city Victoria (British Columbia), 18 years young, Callum Afcouliotis aka COTIS is a talented artist and songwriter who with his smooth, characteristic voice, unique flow and melodies, takes you from dark trap to light party music. Without compromising, COTIS follows his intuition both in life and art, which also reflects in his music.

“Think about what you want, what makes you happy in life. Listen to YOU instead of just following the road that is placed in front of you, even if it may seems to be the obvious choice”

Corey James reveals nostalgic music video for his latest single, ‘Back In Time’

British DJ and producer Corey James has delivered a nostalgic official music video for his latest single, ‘Back In Time’ featuring HENKO on SIZE Records.

Utilising a rumbling build-up with a huge progressive feel, the aptly named, ‘Back In Time’ transports listeners back to sounds of early prog-house which dominated festival main-stages in days of yesteryear. The official video focuses on Corey’s journey to this present moment, throughout a series of childhood flashbacks. Telling a tale of Corey’s lifelong story, viewers are transported back to his infant days, with present day footage showcasing his work in the studio with close friend and mentor, Steve Angello, with the Liverpool-based DJ and producer recently signing to SIZE Records.

Million Dollar Weekends x KATO

The remixers are Vanrip (CA), Bladtkramer (DK), Le Boeuf (DK) and Laika (DK) – all remixes are out worldwide today the 27th of October. You can listen to the remixes on streaming devices and on SoundCloud here:

Marvin Humes and A-Minor Release Their Heavily Supported Club Track ‘Girls On The Floor’

DJ and producer Marvin Humes has revealed himself as the mystery artist behind the heavily supported club track, ‘Girls on the Floor’ with A-Minor. The single is out now via LuvBug.

The track has been doing the rounds as a highly popular ID across the festival circuit this summer, and has already gained heavy support from the some of the biggest names in the industry, including Steve Lawler, Pirupa, Dino Lenny, Chocolate Puma, Vanilla Ace and Andi Durrant (Kiss Fresh)s.

Sonny Alven reveals new single ‘Cool With You’ featuring GOLDENS

Norwegian breakthrough artist Sonny Alven has teamed up with GOLDENS to create effortlessly smooth new single ‘Cool With You’, out now via Universal Music.

The down-tempo melodic hit follows Sonny’s previous 2017 successes, including Dragonette collaboration ‘Awake’ and his highly acclaimed Girls EP, which has so far received over 7 million Spotify plays. Having worked with a string of upcoming talent from around the world, Sonny’s latest serving focuses on the rich vocals of GOLDENS who laces the soft percussive release with sultry tones.

German duo Digitalism announce ‘JET’ as follow-up single to ‘Spektrum’

German producers and DJs Jens Moelle and Ismail Tufekci, AKA Digitalism, have unveiled their hotly anticipated new single ‘JET’, taken from their newly announced EP, ‘5KY11GHT’.

Fresh off the back of previous release ‘Spektrum’, the first track to be taken from the EP, the Hamburg duo showcase their signature electronica sound across the release, building layers of high-tempo synth-tones across brooding opening chords. With a mid-track drop into faded silence, the track slowly builds again, utilising instrumental sounds and deep horns, creating a soundtrack-like swell that dips deep deep into core of Digitalism .

Synthwave Cover of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” by Scandroid For Halloween

Scandroid has released a modern synthwave cover of Michael Jackson’s iconic hit, “Thriller,” released Friday the 13th, available on all major digital stores for stream/purchase.

“…while Jackson’s original doesn’t need any improving, the bombastic synths and punchy percussion make it feel like you’re driving through the set of Miami Vice at 200 miles per hour.” – Nerdist.com

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Release “Fort Knox”

From his third album as Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, the record’s first sequenced track, “Fort Knox” is revealed today. The track is available as an ‘instant grat’ on iTunes with pre-orders of the album, Who Built The Moon? which is set for release on Friday, November 24th 2017 on Sour Mash. “Fort Knox” is now available on all streaming services.

Introducing Sasha Sloan – Debut Single Out Today

Today, 22-year-old indie singer and songwriter Sasha Sloan has released her debut single “Ready Yet.” Sasha exudes emotion and vulnerability with hints of apprehension and hesitation as she confesses on the track, “it’s hard for me to be mad at you, I don’t want to be, it’s hard for me to be mad at you ’cause there’s part of me that loves you still, always will.” Written by Sasha and produced with King Henry (Beyonce, Diplo, The Weeknd), “Ready Yet” features a sparse alternative production that complements Sasha’s refreshingly raw vocals.

Lahayna ‘House of Cards’

Lahayna achieved UK chart history in 2007 when our debut single, ‘In the City’, reached #33 in the Official UK Singles Chart despite no radio airplay or industry support. Following this we locked ourselves away at The Way studio, Hackney, to record our hotly anticipated debut album. Fate however intervened and the album was effectively lost for a decade. But it’s now been resurrected, and will finally be released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of ‘In the City’s’ groundbreaking chart success.

Rews reveal new video ‘Your Tears’

Rews have just released the video for their new single ‘Your Tears’ ahead of their debut album Pyro, which is coming out next week on November 3rd via Marshall Records.

‘Your Tears’ was John Kennedy’s ‘Hot One’ on his X-Posure show on Radio X this week and next week, BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens will be featuring Rews on his show for ‘It’s Album Time’, playing a number of tracks from the upcoming album.

salute Releases ‘That Girl Feat. Gabrielle Aplin’ (Acoustic Version)

Emerging electronic pop artist/producer salute today releases a gorgeous acoustic version of his hit single ‘That Girl’. The hotly tipped artist revealed the catchy, synth heavy ‘That Girl’ back in September, featuring the amazing vocal talents of British singer/songwriter Gabrielle Aplin, and the track has since gone on to rack up over 400,000 streams on Spotify in only a matter weeks. The new acoustic version strips back the production to allow Gabrielle’s vocals to flow effortlessly over salute’s candid piano lines. You can listen to ‘That Girl’ acoustic version HERE.

Double Platinum hit duo JUNGE JUNGE share new single via Universal Music

‘I’m The One’ is the latest single and offering produced by German electronic duo Junge Junge, set for release on 27th October via Universal Music Sweden. Junge Junge’s current melodious hits ‘Run Run Run’, ‘Beautiful Girl’ and ‘I Don’t Love You (I’m Just Lonely)’ amassed over 80 million combined streams via Spotify. Their previous, entrancing single titled ‘Run Run Run’ met with critical acclaim from tastemaker publications such as YourEDM, receiving radio airplay across the globe, and gaining nearly 40 million Spotify plays alone, before going on to become part of the duo’s debut EP titled ‘Beautiful Girl’. In Sweden, Junge Junge’s single ‘Run Run Run’ earned Double Platinum while the title track ‘Beautiful Girl’ earned Gold awards and has been placed in the Top 30 for 20 weeks, and Top 40 for 30 weeks consecutively

Zooglobble Premieres Josh Lovelace’s Song “Sing A Song For Me (ft. Sharon & Bram)”

On November 17th, Josh Lovelace of the Grammy nominated rock band NEEDTOBREATHE will release his debut family album Young Folk. The collection of songs features guest appearances from Ben Rector, Ellie Holcomb, and Spirit Family Reunion.

Today, Zooglobble premiered Josh’s song “Sing a Song For Me,” which features Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison of the beloved Canadian music group Sharon, Lois, & Bram.

Tel-Aviv art-punks Document take down digital addiction on ‘Hustle’

A brooding, slinky affair, Hustle showcases a new side to scuzzy Tel Aviv quartet Document. Understated, but bristling with the same electric energy as previous single Habit, it’s a swampy call to arms for disaffected youth. Vocalist Nir Ben Jacob explains:

Chamomile and Whiskey Offer High-Energy Americana on ‘Sweet Afton’

Little did Koda Kerl and Marie Borgman know they would one day tour as a musical duo when they met as children in Nelson County, Va. Years later, when they say down to discuss forming a band, Borgman made chamomile tea and Kerl brought a fifth of Evan Williams. That mix — of earthy tea and a strong kick of bourbon — embodied the sound they were working toward. Chamomile and Whiskey, known for their high-energy mix of bluegrass melodies and traditional Irish rhythms, are releasing their second full-length record, Sweet Afton (Country Wide), today.

NOT OVER YET ‘Crazy Tide’ (feat. Zak Stevens, Chris Poland, Luca Princiotta) Video Posted

American/Italian hard rockers NOT OVER YET have released a music video for the song ‘Crazy Tide’ (feat. Zak Stevens, Chris Poland, Luca Princiotta), the track is taken from the band’s debut album ‘AXIOMS OF LIFE’, out today. NOT OVER YET is an international studio project that brings together world-renowned artists to create the ultimate hard rock album.

John Joseph Brill releases new single ‘All Eyes’ today through Kobalt

‘All Eyes’, produced by Andrew Davie of Bears Den, is the follow up to John Joseph Brill’s third critically acclaimed EP ‘I’m Not Alright’ which saw praise from to name a few; Zane Lowe @ Beats 1, Radio X, BBC Introducing, NME, The Line of Best Fit, CLASH, Wonderland Magazine, The Wild Honey Pie and All Things Go. ‘All Eyes’ really picks up the tempo from previous releases and shows Brill’s musical dexterity.

MAGIC WANDS SHARE “LOVELINE” TRACK VIA THE 405

Magic Wands share their new single “Loveline” via The 405, who says the track “transports the listener to another world altogether.” You can check it out here. The track is from their forthcoming album ‘ABRAKADABRA’ which is due out early spring 2018, stay tuned for more details coming soon. Magic Wands are kicking off their UK & EU tour next week.

BRIAN FALLON RETURNS WITH “FORGET ME NOT” ON ISLAND RECORDS

Brian Fallon has unveiled the first official single, “Forget Me Not,” from his much-anticipated new solo album, SLEEPWALKERS, due out February 9, 2018 via Island Records. The ’60s pop-inspired track was released today and is available now on all DSPs. Fans can pre-order a physical copy of SLEEPWALKERS beginning this afternoon only at the Official Brian Fallon Store, with all fan pre-orders receiving exclusive pre-sale access to Fallon’s upcoming 2018 North American tour.

The Unlikely Candidates Releases Their Highly-Anticipated New EP

Pop alternative rock band The Unlikely Candidates releases today their highly-anticipated new EP Danger To Myself via RED MUSIC featuring their new single “World In My Pocket.” The anthemic track has lead vocalist Kyle Morris singing over an upbeat electric soundscape with an addicting and catchy hook. The 5-track EP and single are now available across all digital service providers.

Lawrence Rothman x Kingdom remix

Lawrence Rothman shares Kingdom remix of single “Wolves Still Cry” off their recent LP The Book Of Law (Downtown/Interscope Records). Rothman’s excellent debut has been acclaimed by Pitchfork, The LA Times, Fader, Noisey, and Billboard.