MIGUEL ANNOUNCES THE WAR & LEISURE TOUR
With less than three days until the release of his highly anticipated fourth studio album, Grammy Award-winning singer / songwriter Miguel has announced a North American tour in support of his upcoming album, War & Leisure. The 35 date THE WAR & LEISURE TOUR kicks off February 22nd in Portland, Oregon, hitting major markets in the US and Canada throughout the Spring and concluding on April 12th in Berkeley, CA. TDE’s SiR & NONCHALANT SAVANT will join Miguel on the road as opening acts for all North American dates. Tickets go on sale December 4th starting at 10AM local in select markets. VIP packages are available and can be ordered at officialmiguel.com and through Adventures in Wonderland. Every online pair of tickets purchased includes one physical or digital copy of War & Leisure.
Jeffrey Jordan – ‘Dancing All Night’ Single
Jeffrey Jordan is a 24 year old singer, songwriter, guitarist, and dancer from Geelong/Melbourne in Victoria. Jeff creates his own unique genre by twisting styles, fusing RnB with a spacious alternative and soulful pop-indie rock sound, while his voice of stillness leads and guides your way through the heavy storm.
Platinum-selling band The Rubens release ‘Million Man’ video
Award-winning Australian indie-rock quintet The Rubens are back with the new groove-laden single ‘Million Man’ and have released the accompanying video, which premiered with Billboard last night.
Brighton’s Thyla Showcase Endless Potential In Euphoric New Cut ‘Tell Each Other Lies’
You’d be hard pressed to find a city that possesses quite as much exciting emerging talent as Brighton right now, and dream pop outfit Thyla’s new single Tell Each Other Lies suggests it’s time to add another to the growing list.
Typhoon Release New Video “Rorschach”
The indie-rock band Typhoon have released a new music video for the single “Rorschach” from their forthcoming album Offerings, which will be released January 12th via Roll Call Records. The video, directed by Matthew Thomas Ross, is a frenzied visualization of human contemplation and recollection. It depicts a man sorting through his memories, with each one sparking a new emotional reaction. The video is peppered with other individuals in the same predicament, separated and held captive by screens.
Hogan’s Goat Release Official Video for “Annie Off The Rails”
Nashville based rock band Hogan’s Goat has released the Official Music Video for their single “Annie Off The Rails”. Originally premiered on Huffington Post, “Annie Off The Rails” is off of Hogan’s Goat’s self titled, debut album.
Typhoon share stirring new video for “Rorschach”
The indie-rock band Typhoon have released a new music video for the single “Rorschach” from their forthcoming album Offerings, which will be released January 12th via Roll Call Records. The video, directed by Matthew Thomas Ross, is a frenzied visualization of human contemplation and recollection. It depicts a man sorting through his memories, with each one sparking a new emotional reaction. The video is peppered with other individuals in the same predicament, separated and held captive by screens.
RUN THE JEWELS EARN GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR “BEST RAP SONG”
The news arrives just ahead of the final five shows of 2017’s gargantuan 120+date “Run The World” tour, in which brought the duo brought their incendiary 2017 album Run The Jewels 3 (which topped Billboard’s Rap, R&B/Hip Hop, Independent & Vinyl charts on its release in January)to life in front of audiences across the US, Canada, the UK, Europe and beyond, including cataclysmic performances at veritably every major international music festival (including Primavera, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Field Day, Made In America Hopscotch, and so many, many more).
Camp Cope Announce New Album ‘How To Socialise & Make Friends’
Melbourne, Australia’s Camp Cope will release their highly anticipated sophomore album How To Socialise & Make Friends on March 2, 2018 via Run For Cover. The album features “searing” (Pitchfork) first single “The Opener,” a raw portrayal of their experience as women in music that debuted earlier this month and garnered praise from outlets including Pitchfork, Stereogum (‘5 Best Songs of the Week’), Alternative Press, Under The Radar, SPIN, and Brooklyn Vegan, among others.
The Tates release new single ‘Water’ this Friday
Niterooms are wrapped up in computers and introspection. Their musical landscapes blur the lines between electronica, grime, r’n’b, hip hop, ambient and alternative music, imbuing their personal songwriting with a boundary-pushing, intriguing sound that shifts contemporary music into different places.
The four tracks on Niterooms self-titled debut EP are an unmissable depiction of a swiftly emerging outfit already gathering strong praise, “…they’re genuinely trying to do something different without it being a challenge … it exists somehow, somewhere between grime, dream pop and ambient electronic music…” Adam Walton, BBC Radio Wales.
LOGIC AND RAG’N’BONE MAN TEAM UP ON “BROKEN PEOPLE”
Atlantic Records has unveiled another exclusive track from BRIGHT: THE ALBUM, the official companion to the upcoming Netflix blockbuster film Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton. Fresh off his multiple GRAMMY nominations, Logic has teamed up with Rag’n’Bone Man for “Broken People,” the newest track off of BRIGHT: THE ALBUM, available now via all DSPs. An accompanying visual content piece created by the animators of Bright’s opening title sequence is also available today and can be viewed HERE. BRIGHT: THE ALBUM arrives at all music retailers and streaming services on Friday, December 15th; Bright premieres Friday, December 22nd on Netflix.
WIBG (fka Wooden Indian Burial Ground) share trippy, colorful “Turned On & Terrified” video
Today, the band has shared their quirky, trippy video for “Turned On & Terrified”with an interview at Ravelin Magazine who say, “Portland’s WIBG stirs almost every influential Pacific northwest band into their heady stew, part psychedelic guitar workout, part tongue-in-cheek surf-a-billy, part apocalyptic cheerleader chant. On their new release Winnie & the Nihilist, they’ve put together a nine-song ode to sunshine, Dead Moon, nihilists, and more than a few women (some on bikes).”
The Rubens’ “Million Man” video premieres on Billboard
Acclaimed Australian band The Rubens’ video for their track, “Million Man,” premieres on Billboard, who calls the song, “lighthearted.” “Million Man” marks the first single off the band’s highly anticipated third album due for release in early 2018 and follows the platinum-certified, global hit single “Hoops.”
THE BREVET Announce Tour with Magic Giant
Recently releasing their second full-length American Novel – a compilation of three previously-released EPs, The Brevet has garnered boatloads of praise from Los Angeles Times, Paste, American Songwriter, Substream and OC Weekly, among many others. In addition, the band has landed high-profile placements throughout film and television, including “The Good Lie,” “Ashby,” “90210,” “Growing Up Fisher,” “American Idol,” “The MLB Network,” and more.
Leyya release surreal video for “Drumsolo”
Austrian rising talent LEYYA, recently released their new single “Drumsolo” via NOISEY, to be taken from their upcoming album Sauna (out 1/26/18).
An offbeat, indie gem that experiments with different layers of sound, combining textures of indie rock, electronica, jazz and rnb, the duo arrive today with the surreal visuals via Pigeons and Planes. The song, while playful and colorful, harks at an understated emotional glamour, with captivating instrumentals that are the perfect vehicle for the wistful vocals.
NewNowNext premieres “Shameful Feeling” by Carry Illinois
After their bandmate’s suicide, Carry Illinois went on to craft songs about survival and acceptance. “‘Shameful Feeling’ is “about the journey of coming out of hiding, rising above painful adolescent memories, and learning to shut out fears and self-doubt (all within a queer context). The video depicts the journey of a strong but struggling heart seeking to relieve other hearts of the weight of daily mental and physical battles.”
SAM SMITH PREMIERES THE VIDEO FOR “ONE LAST SONG” TODAY
Sam Smith premieres the video for his new track “One Last Song” today on Vevo. The video was directed by Joe Connor and filmed at the Palladium in London. Smith’s sophomore album, The Thrill Of It All debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and was awarded four stars by Rolling Stone who hailed Smith as “one of the mightiest, most expressive singers of his generation.”
SONNY RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE ‘YESTERDAY’S GONE’
Following the release of his critically praised debut EP ‘Hopeless Romance’, Sonny releases spellbinding new track ‘Yesterday’s Gone’, available now via Never Fade Records.
‘Yesterday’s Gone’ showcases Sonny’s smooth soulful vocal on the most heartfelt balled he’s recorded and released to date. The song talks about a broken relationship that after many times of trying, sadly cannot be fixed and realising that it’s time to move on. A compelling production of guitar, percussion and strings, you’re reminded of how transfixed you become when you hear Sonny’s powerful vocal, which leaves you wanting to hear more.
Hear Kat Capone’s Swing-Inspired New Single “Pop”
NYC native and pop singer-songwriter Kat Capone has released her new single “Pop.” The jazzy, swing-inspired track is a sparkling pop gem encased in elements of 50’s doo wop. Inspired in equal parts by Fergie’s “London Bridge,” and the wholesome nursery rhyme elements of “Pop Goes the Weasel,” “Pop” employs clever lyrics that are both sensuous yet seemingly innocent.
Kat Capone holds nothing back. The New York native pop singer/songwriter shows the same dynamic and candid personality whether on the stage or the screen. Drawing from her musical influences Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliot & Pink, her music is a combination of honest and direct songwriting mixed with fun, impactful pop music enjoyed by the masses.
OMAR WILSON RELEASES HIS THE MUSIC VIDEO TO THE CLASSIC, “IT’S A MAN’S WORLD”
BSE Recordings R&B Crooner OMAR WILSON releases the music video of his new single, the classic, “It’s A Man’s World”, originally performed by the one and only James Brown. Omar’s remake of the classic song holds the #1 slot on the R&B Single Releases on AMAZON.COM for (2) consecutive weeks.
In 2018, it will have been 60 years since legendary guitarist Link Wray released his influential instrumental song “Rumble,” and changed the face and sound of rock and roll forever. Today, Dan Auerbach’s label, Easy Eye Sound is proud to announce that it will release “Son of Rumble,” Link’s intended, but never released follow-up to the song that introduced the world to power chords and intentional distortion. Said Auerbach about Wray’s importance: “I saw him play in Cleveland at the Grog shop and he blew my mind. To get the chance to put out unreleased songs on Easy Eye is amazing and a dream I never thought was possible. It’s time we give Link Wray a statue on the top of the rock and roll of fame.” “Son of Rumble” is a never released track from the Link Wray archives, and you can listen to it here.
Brett Eldredge Announces Headlining Tour Kicking Off April 2018
Platinum-selling recording artist and critically praised live performer Brett Eldredge will go nationwide for his first ever headlining tour in 2018. The Long Way Tour will kick off on April 5 in Idaho with tickets going on sale beginning December 8. This morning Eldredge announced 10 cross-country dates, including a stop at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom, with special guest and label mate Devin Dawson as well as up-and-coming country artist Jillian Jaqueline in tow.
Before hitting the road for his headlining dates, Eldredge will join Blake Shelton for the Country Music Freaks Tour beginning in February alongside Carly Pearce and Trace Adkins.
Blu & Exile Confront Materialistic Dreams on “Sold The Soul”
Revered by underground heads all over the Hip-Hop globe, L.A. rapper-producer duo Blu and Exile specialize in head-nodding music with a message. Returning with another soul-speckled original, Blu and Exile share the lovingly animated “Sold The Soul” video. A charmingly dusty, piano-led boom-bap track, “Sold The Soul” concerns the conflict between commercial appeal and artistic vision. Creatively dramatizing the central battle between Blu and his soul with gothic animation, the “Sold The Soul” video is a cosmic delight, grounded by Blu’s lyrics, which appear onscreen throughout the video. Directed and animated by Justin Herman and premiered by HipHopDX, “Sold The Soul” is the latest release from In The Beginning: Before The Heavens, a new collection of unearthed gems from the sessions of the duo’s cult-classic Below The Heavens album.
Emerging Electro Pop Artist Elle Exxe Fights Back Against Stereotypes In New Video “Catapult”
Emerging from the underground, Scottish electro pop star Elle Exxe releases her self-directed video for her latest single ‘Catapult’. The video, which premiered yesterday at an intimate but epic performance at MAC’s flagship store in London, uses clever makeup and fashion to explore how people can view each other in two dimensions and prescribes a solution for the problem.
“My ‘Catapult’ music video is a visual representation highlighting the way we look at each other as 2-dimensional,” Elle says. “Too often people define and judge one another based on basic outlines – what clothes someone wears, who they’re friends with, what colour their skin is etc. Those judgements become beliefs – creating the same kind of instinct that tells you when something is flat or has depth. I wanted to mess with people’s minds in video format by creating a 2D illusion with high-contrast black and white makeup and clothing.”
Pop punk band Bleacher Days share new EP early via New Noise Magazine
Boston-based pop punk band Bleacher Days will be releasing their new EP I Only Saw True Purpose on December 1st, but the band has teamed up with New Noise Magazine to share an exclusive stream early. The six tracks produced by Chris Piquette (Trophy Wives, Lions Lions) are angst-charged, introspective songs that are poppy, but still pack enough punch to keep the mosh pits moving.
Future States share innovative, interactive “You’ve Got It All Wrong”
Today the band share their interactive, innovative video “You’ve Got It All Wrong” with PopMatters. You can watch via YouTube.The video was created by multi-media technologist, Aaron Krajeski (Besnard Lakes). The idea for the video came from wanting to create a project where the band could work with Krajeski, who the band had previously collaborated with on visuals at past shows. For these Krajeski programmed projections that would track and respond to band member’s movements on stage using an Xbox Kinect sensor. The band also announced today that they will embark on an East Coast tour run, hitting Montreal, Boston, New Haven and more. Full details are below.
THE PRINCE ESTATE LAUNCHES HIT N RUN ONLINE POP-UP STORE
Synonymous with Prince’s famous “Hit N Run” releases which dropped without warning or promotion, The Prince Estate has launched a “Hit N Run” online pop-up store (www.PrinceHitNRun.com). This is the first offering of official and authorized merchandise from The Prince Estate. The collection includes classic pieces highlighting Prince’s iconic looks from his debut to the Purple Rain era and more. The capsule includes two graphic pieces from UK artist Martin Homent – the first inspired from Purple Rain and the second a silhouette of Prince’s profile cast on the moon – Prince featured the latter graphic as a stage backdrop during his final Piano & A Microphone performances in early 2016. Notably, Martin’s artwork was also featured on the cover of Prince’s final two albums, HITnRun Phase One and HITnRUN Phase Two. For the first time ever, fans outside of the US and Canada will be able to purchase directly from the site.
Shanghai Restoration Project Share New LP On Magnetic
Magnetic has shared Shanghai Restoration Project’s new LP ‘R.U.R.’. The band’s singles “Spooky Party” and “Alpha Go” premiered on Huffington Post and The 405 respectively. “Alpha Go” was also just shared on Spotify’s Fresh Finds playlist, which has close to 600K followers. When talking about the new album the duo says, “Inspired by a combination of current events and technological breakthroughs, R.U.R. imagines a future in which humans have been replaced by artificial intelligence. To capture this dissonance between the natural and artificial, our production choices include detuned analog instruments paired with human vocals, polyrhythms comprised of body percussion and plant pots, and samples ranging from rainforest insects to outer space sounds. Hopefully these choices make our album resonate better with listeners.”
Metal Group, Ovtlier, Drop NEW Track, “Break”
According to the band, “‘Break’ is a powerful asset to the EP. Cowritten by producer Evan McKeever and Jungle Studios, we felt the EP needed it’s ‘radio song’. It speaks strongly about self empowerment, rising up, putting your foot down and no longer taking someones shit, for a lack of better words. I prefer the listener to take away what they want out of our music. Personally, it’s about no longer falling victim to my own demons and any self doubt.”
Lucida new track “Real”
Stefanie and Jiah met in a previous band after they both arrived in Philadelphia at the same time, and they couldn’t have come from more different backgrounds. Stefanie’s background in classical piano especially impressionistic and virtuosic pieces ranging from Debussy to Lizst and her perfect pitch led her to studying classical piano at the New School while living in Brooklyn, NY. Stefanie exerts a quiet intensity and focus very few musicians ever achieve. Her ability to sculpt out unique sounds using vintage analog and modern digital synths provides a sonic foundation to Lucida that forms the heart of their sound.
Jazz Fresh, “Streets Are Talking”
South Philadelphia emcee Jazz Fresh presents the “Streets Are Talking” music video, featuring King Magnetic. The track was produced By Spply n Dmand Productions and the video was filmed and edited by Randy Boehm. The track is from Don Of The D League, his forthcoming album on Marsten House set to feature Army Of The Pharaohs members King Magnetic & V-Zilla, Doodlebug of Digable Planets, Big Lou of The Streetsweepers and Adlib of Battleaxe Warriors.
MORBID ANGEL: Revolver Premieres New Track From Legendary Death Metal Unit
Issues bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker of the track, “This is one of the songs that was written in the rehearsal space; something that we hadn’t done in many years. We wanted to get a live, intense feeling on some of the songs and this is definitely a great example of what we set out to achieve. The title of the song and lyrics are a bit self-explanatory. To live one’s life without masters, would be the dream of many souls.”
Walker Hayes’ “You Broke Up With Me” Certified RIAA Gold
Monument Records recording artist Walker Hayes’ “irresistibly quirky” (PEOPLE) lead single “You Broke Up With Me” off his forthcoming album boom. (12/8) has accumulated more than 500,000 combined units of streams and sales, solidifying its RIAA Gold Certification.
Corniglia – “But It Wasn’t That Long Ago”
Corniglia is an ethereal, psychedelic duo project from Perth, Australia, comprising Chloe and Matt. Matt, the primary songwriter, works as a physio, where he is privy to the sort of deep self-reflection that people seldom share openly and honestly. He listens to confidences regarding the most fundamental aspects of health, life and the passage of time. In these profound circumstances, to his surprise, some are at peace, but many more are not — the time has gone too quickly, they are not ready, it was not enough and they want more. Matt listens and gives them care.
The Cuckoos Release Video for “A Little Bit Funky”
“A Little Bit Funky” will be featured on a deluxe edition of The Cuckoos’ self titled EP slated for release on 11/24. The original EP released back In April, and of it Relix said, “[It] builds on the band’s captivating blend of genres, evoking the 1960s through a contemporary lens.”
Full Throttle Baby premiered new music video “Snap It”
A few weeks after the official release of their debut full-length album ‘Rock’N’Brawl’, French Hardrock’n’roll/Groovy/Punk rebels Full Throttle Baby (with two members of BUKOWSKI) just premiered a brand new official music video for the song “Snap It” available right now on YouTube.
JINCO Drops Last Little Treat with the Single ‘Breathe’ on December 6th
Just coming off from a back-back tour throughout Australia, New Zealand and India, we’re super excited to be releasing tracks as way of saying thank you to all the support and love gotten this past year, working with amazing artists throughout, and to get fans just as excited as we are for OMFG! NYE Music Festival in San Diego, as the line-up will include heavyweights such as Tiesto and Dillon Francis.
