SOREN BRYCE Premieres New Video “Cellophane”
Brooklyn based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Soren Bryce, teamed up with Refinery 29 to premiere her brand-new video for “Cellophane.” The track, which draws parallels between love and addiction, layered with chilling synth lines and ominous vocals, is off her debut full-length, Discussions With Myself, which will be released early 2018.
Stream Experimental Sludge Group SORXE’s New Album, “Matter & Void”, Today
Phoenix, AZ-based experimental sludge/post metal band SORXE will release their new full-length crusher, Matter & Void, this Friday, November 24 via Prosthetic Records. Today, fans can stream the album an entire week early by visiting Decibel Magazine.
Lacy J. Dalton Releases “Carl The Christmas Dog”
“Carl The Christmas Dog,” is based on a true story, however much like the movies this is not an actual portrayal. Carl did eat the tree, presents and a bunch of other things, however, he did not eat the cat!!
“Carl is not much of a guard dog, but he sure is like my best friend,” says Lacy J. Dalton. In making the video, Dalton adds, “This is quite the departure from many of the previous music videos, but I wanted to just get some friends and keep it fun and simple. So all we did was gather some good friends, Carl (the dog), a phone and a camera. I sure hope it brings some joy to everyone this Christmas season.”
EDEN PREMIERES THE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “GOLD” – OUT NOW
Dublin-based vocalist-producer and multi-instrumentalist EDEN, otherwise known as Jonathon Ng, premieres the video for his new single “gold,” – out now. Directed by Zhang + Knight (Naughty Boy, Ghostpoet) the video was filmed in Suffolk, U.K. “For the video I really wanted to capture the magnitude in small moments,” says Ng. “Sometimes things from one perspective can seem insignificant or unremarkable, and it’s incredible how intense, exciting, difficult, or beautiful that same moment can be from another. The weird way things are always both momentous and insignificant at the same time; the world still turns regardless.”
WHY DON’T WE ANNOUNCE CHRISTMAS RELEASE
Atlantic recording group Why Don’t We – one of pop music’s biggest breakout stories of 2017 – have announced the release of “A WHY DON’T WE CHRISTMAS.” The LA-based quintet’ fifth EP features a mix of original holiday songs and Christmas classics, and arrives at all DSPs on November 22nd. The EP’s first track “Kiss You This Christmas” comes as an instant-grant track with all pre-orders available tonight.
Joan as Police Woman Shares “Warning Bell” Video
JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN returns with a new album, Damned Devotion, and it’s her best yet.
The first video to accompany the album is for Warning Bell (Track of the Day on Lauren Laverne’s 6Music show), a tender, bewitching song of regret Joan wrote about “being a romantic and the naiveté that goes along with it.”
Yung Outlandish – “Outlavish”
Yung Outlandish is a hip hop artist that was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. He dropped his first single in 2016, and since then has been on multiple projects with other artists and the group, MOBTOWN ONLY. He recently released his debut project, “OUTLAVISH” in October 2017. The entire project is produced by fellow Baltimore producer, Goodboy.
Entercom Announces “Count On Country” to Air on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28
Entercom Communications Corp. (NYSE: ETM) on the heels of their historic merger with CBS Radio, today announced a special philanthropic, commercial-free programming feature, “Count on Country,” that will be broadcast on Giving Tuesday, November 28 at 12 noon in local time zones. The syndicated one-hour on-air program will feature exclusive content from country music’s biggest stars, hosted by Big & Rich.
With a focus on stories from Las Vegas’ heroic first responders to messages of hope from the Mayor of Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman and many of the artists that performed at Route 91 Harvest Festival, Entercom’s #CountOnCountry program this #GivingTuesday aims to continue the healing process for listeners. Within the commercial-free programming block and digital exclusives, artists will encourage donations to the Las Vegas Victims’ Fund.
Nonsens’ “Wildfire” (ft. The Palliative) out on disco:wax
Nonsens makes a massive return to the scene with their new release “Wildfire,” which debuts a new sonic direction for the Danish producers on :labelmade: records and disco:wax. “Wildfire” opens with muted, silky basslines that hang subtly behind vocals from The Palliative; the track slowly builds heat up until the drop, when effervescent melodies and futuresque synths take the spotlight, complemented by the singer’s emotive high notes. Nonsens breaks new ground with this type of vocal bass-electronica, drawing upon their strengths as veritable producers of heavier music and creating a sound that is subtler and yet more sophisticated and poignant than anything they’ve ever done before. “Wildfire” has been a long time coming – Nonsens started the track as a demo nearly two years ago, but it took many revisits to perfect the sound.
Toto Bona Lokua New Track ‘Ma Mama’
Distinguished trio Toto Bona Lokua have announced release details for their new album, ‘Bondeko’, due out on January 19 2018 through French label Nø Førmat!. A collaboration between Gerald Toto, Richard Bona and Lokua Kanza, ‘Bondeko’ is the long-awaited follow up to their much-praised debut release, 2004’s ‘Totobonalokua’. The group are trailing the announcement with the first single to emerge from the album, the irresistibly swaying ‘Ma Mama’, which is streaming here.
Upon release ‘Totobonalokua’ was hailed as a landmark in crossing boundaries and traditions and blending languages ??and ancestral cultures. The record they made together became a word-of-mouth sensation, particularly in France, where it sold impressively, despite little promotion and no supporting tour dates.
Alien Knife Fight Revisit Bourbon Princess Roots with Visually Stunning DIY Video for “Clocks”
Indie Art duo Alien Knife Fight may be best known for their punk tinged blues styling, and front-woman Monique Ortiz for her mastery of the bass guitar in all forms, but the intensely creative Texas pair’s aesthetics transcend both medium and genres, as is showcased in their newest music video for “Clocks”. The video, filmed entirely on an iPhone with artistic direction and editing by the couple themselves, was actually created as a vehicle for an earlier track of Ortiz under her previous project, Bourbon Princess, off of debut album Stopline. The original 1999 recording, paired with striking visuals, caught the attention of elite taste making site mxdwn, who enthusiastically premiered the video.
KEXP Releases New Live Session With Wake Island
Seattle’s KEXP released a live session on Saturday featuring the Montreal based electronic duo, Wake Island. Filmed live at Breakglass Studio during the POP Montreal Music Festival, the session was said to reflect “the pure joy creating music brings them”. The band offers the first sneak peak at their upcoming album , with the performance of “We Said Yes”.
Year of the Kite “The Upper Reaches” – Out Now
The debut single by Year of the Kite is out today on all major digital platforms and direct from Diversion Records. Year of the Kite is the new UK based band comprised of former members of Navigator – a prominent band from the early Norwich slowcore scene that often toured with Mogwai and was embraced by John Peel. Their current body of work was written in their first eighteen months together and explores themes such as aging, lost friends, and contrite vampires. Their first single “The Upper Reaches” is a haunting track that was partially recorded in their ancient church rehearsal space. Although the compositions at the core are built around traditional instruments such as piano, strings, guitars and clarinet – the band also has a keen interest in leaving room for sonic exploration with the addition of noise and non-traditional sounds.
Tim Myers Celebrates “The Bright Side” Of The Holiday Season With New Single
Multitalented artist, songwriter, and producer Tim Myers releases festive single, “The Bright Side” to celebrate the holiday season. The song is part of a compilation from Palladium Records, entitled, “I Heart the Holidays” Volume 2: A Very Alternative Christmas. The track also will be featured in Google and Coca-Cola’s winter ad campaigns. “The Bright Side” is available for download and streaming on your favorite digital music platforms worldwide.
Metal/Prog Trio, Gus McArthur, Channel Transdimensional Being in NEW Video
Not the typical band, the group are more of a science fiction-meets-metal tale as Gus McArthur is not the band themselves, but a transdimensional being who transmits the music, style and imagery to the members of the band. The trio tell stories with each of their songs, delivering the messages of Gus McArthur through their EP’s/ chapters. Already featured on Gear Gods, New Noise Magazine, The Age of Metal, and more, Decibel Magazine describes them as Freddie-Mercury-meets-Faith-No-More-meets-renaissance-fair-meets-’80s-thrash-meets-lyrics-of-underground-hip-hop.” Catch them live on October 21 at the Garden Grove Amphitheater.
VHS Collection Shares “Sign” Track
VHS Collection share their latest single “Sign”, which has been featured on Spotify’s New Music Friday Playlist upon it’s release. The band is currently gearing up the release their debut LP, which is due for release in 2018. Stay tuned for more new music and info coming soon.
“I’m halfway out of New York / Half of me I left behind / If we’ve got something to save / Then now’s the time / Just give me a sign”
VHS Collection is a rock band from New York City that has gained a reputation for high energy live performances and a unique blend of rock, electronic, and disco influences.
Ben Miller Band Returns With ‘Choke Cherry Tree’ Jan 26
Miller says, “Early in the process of making this album, I thought that we either had to really nail our live approach in the recording studio, or we needed to forget about that and just work on capturing the songs in an inventive way that presents them in their best light. We decided on the latter approach, and we never looked back.” He adds, “I did more demos than usual, and really hashed out the songs at home, which gave me and Chris a really good starting point to work the songs. It was the opposite of just jumping in and playing and trying to capture it on the mics. Even though there was more collaboration with other people on this album, it’s probably the least compromised album I’ve ever made.”
BOILER ROOM PRESENTS FATIMA AL QADIRI “SPIRAL” OFFICIAL VIDEO
Yesterday, Fatima Al Qadiri premiered the official video for “Spiral” at MoMA PS1’s Sunday Sessions in collaboration with Boiler Room and today you can watch the video in full on Boiler Room TV – link below.
The lyrics of “Spiral” feat. Bobo Secret are taken from a now legendary scene in an Egyptian comedy film called Ayazon (2006), of a joyous eruption of several individuals belly dancing in a brothel. The lyrics translate as “I’m wearing a dancing outfit and in a house of ill-repute!” The scene quickly went viral in the Arab world and became an underground queer proclamation -one of defiance, body positivity and unbridled joy. In Sophia Al-Maria’s video for the song, Zadiel Samsaz and Eli El Sultan perform a belly dance-off of femme and masc in a sensual homage to the form.
Keak Da Sneak Does Donuts with Ike Dola in the Video for “Zippin”
With a tumbling flow and an unhinged demeanor, few emcees are more beloved or respected in the Bay Area than Keak Da Sneak. Bending corners in a series of muscle cars, Keak Da Sneak gets his daredevil on in “Zippin’,” his latest music video. Joined by his fellow raspy-voiced rapper Ike Dola, Keak does donuts in a vacant lot in the video, showing off his driving chops and his wildcard charisma. A highlight from Keak’s latest album Withdrawl, “Zippin'” finds Keak running roughshod over a nasty mob instrumental, providing a memorable hook with his halting flow. Premiered by Mass Appeal, who praised the clip as “3+ minutes of stunning paint jobs, beast motors, luxury rims, and burning rubber,” “Zippin'” is the third video from Withdrawl, following “For You,” a romantic clip with an appearance from Rayven Justice.
Ivy League indie rock trio Vern Matz share debut single “Trampolines”
Today, indie rock trio Vern Matz share the lead track off their forthcoming self titled debut LP, due out January 2018. The 405 is premiering “Trampolines” stating, “On their debut single, ‘Trampolines,’ the band melds acoustic folk sensibilities with experimental flair, resulting in one of the most moving singles of the year.”
Pandora’s Country Artists to Watch 2018
We listened to hundreds of artists to compile this list of the top 20 Country Artists to Watch for 2018 that highlights some of the most talented, hard working new stars on the scene. Whether you’re into Sam Hunt, Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, or Sturgill Simpson, we hope you’ll discover some new favorites. Check out their songs and exclusive artist audio messages on our handpicked mixtape, Country Artists to Watch 2018, right here on Pandora. – Rachel Whitney, Country Curator at Pandora
Pandora’s Country Artists to Watch 2018
OMB Peezy – “Doin’ Bad” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again
With an unstoppable flow and a preternatural sense of melody and songwriting, 20-year-old OMB Peezy is the new voice of regional rap. Posting up on his porch in cinematic black-and-white, OMB Peezy stunts in “Doin’ Bad,” his latest video. Produced by Cardo Got Wingz, “Doin’ Bad” is a melodic stomper, combining the G-funk synth of the West Coast with the organic stomp of Southern Rap, which OMB Peezy molds into a compelling narrative about loyalty and the fickleness of fame. Featuring a verse from YoungBoy Never Broke Again and a cameo appearance from E-40, the video depicts a day in the life in a dangerous neighborhood, filled with motorcycle riding, porch-drinking, and violent assault. With over 850,000 plays on Spotify, “Doin’ Bad,” which earned a nod on Zane Lowe’s Best Songs of the Week and Spotify’s coveted Most Necessary playlist is the lead single from OMB Peezy’s acclaimed debut EP Humble Beginnings.
Thrillchaser x PopMatters Watch “Hold On To The Night” Now
Alt-pop trio Thrillchaser (previously known as American Wolves) has teamed up with PopMatters to unveil their first official music video since their return under their new moniker. PopMatters raved about the song, classifying it as “a club-ready indie rock tune outfitted with polished musicianship and contemporary swagger.” The track is the second to be released off their forthcoming album A Lot Like Love which was produced by Taylor Larson (Asking Alexandria, Periphery, The Dangerous Summer).
INSECURE MEN ANNOUNCE NYC SHOW FEAT. SAUL ADAMCZEWSKI
Insecure Men is the band led by the fiercely talented songwriter and musician Saul Adamczewski (Fat White Family) and his schoolmate and stabilizing influence, Ben Romans-Hopcraft (Childhood). Having ‘formed’ in 2015 to channel the more ‘reflective’ side of Saul’s song writing (“what I do in Insecure Men couldn’t really be expressed via Fat White Family”) they announced their signing to Fat Possum Records with the release of Subaru Nights and a recently shared a second new song, Teenage Toy.
Wayfarerreleases debut EP “Garden State”
“Love Again” is a glitchy, electro-pop tinged track which employs the smooth, soulful vocals of Billboard charting singer-songwriter and producer Shoffy. The smoother-than-butter verse and chorus is then followed by a choppy rap by up-and-coming Australian rapper Charlie Threads, whose short but sweet list of accolades already boasts major Australian Festival appearances (such as Splendour In Grass), as well as supporting heavyweights such as Wu Tang Clan’s GZA.
NO1-NOAH Releases Visuals To “Stuck on Stupid”
Recording artist, NO1-NOAH is going through the motions when it comes to life and love. The 21 year old crooner recently signed his first Distribution deal with famed label, Sony Columbia and even though he’s learning and having the time of his life, he hasn’t exactly figured things out, when it comes to affairs of the heart. NO1 NOAH released the visuals to his single “Stuck on Stupid” which is off his upcoming EP Feeling in Color. In the song he details unrequited love, a love that is not returned, yet he cannot get away from the person and he refuses to listen to friends advice. We’ve all been there before.
