VANCE JOY UNVEILS NATION OF TWO, OUT FEBRUARY 23RD
On the heels of his Rolling Stone Australia cover story, Vance Joy has revealed a release date of February 23 for his long-awaited second album, Nation of Two. The multi-platinum Australian singer/songwriter has also unveiled the album’s cover art (above) and tracklisting (attached), as well as a brand new song and video from the album, “We’re Going Home.”
WHY? Share “Easy (Baths Remix)” On Brooklyn Vegan
Brooklyn Vegan has shared Baths remix of WHY”s track “Easy”. Prior to this, Consequence Of Sound shared the remix of “Proactive Evolution” which is done by Nick Diamonds of Islands. Both tracks will be featured on the expanded edition of WHY”s 2017 album ‘Moh Lhean’. The band has also recently announced 2018 U.S. tour dates which are below.
NeoRomantics SINGLE RELEASE 1/12/18
NeoRomantics bring an eclectic mixture of different styles that meld together forming a cohesive sound. The indie rockers boast a sparkling dark rock sound with groove centric pop sensibilities, and melodramatic diva vocals. NeoRomantics join audiences on an emotional journey during their sets, with fiery love anthems and songs that make it awkward not to dance.
AXS premieres serene dream pop from East Forest
Yesterday, shamanistic electro pop maestro East Forest premiered his newest remix via AXS who noted the track “digs deep into the souls of listeners, as they turn on, tune out the world and get in touch with their inner person.”
It’s an intimate trip through his mind frame, post divorce and while the affirmative track may not answer the question posed, “what does it mean today to be a man?”, it certainly offers a balanced perspective – combating toxic masculinity with self reflective truisms and gorgeous piano glitched beats.
DAYA PERFORMS “NEW” ON THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY-winning pop star DAYA performed her latest single “New” yesterday on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Starting off on the piano, Daya wowed the crowd with her impressive vocals before picking up the beat and grabbing the microphone for a bouncy, euphoric finish. Watch the incredible performance here.
NOTTURNA Release Single & Official Video For ‘Sangue e Amore’
Italian romantic rock group, Notturna, return with their first new material of 2018. The sweeping sounds and lush textures of Sangue e Amore show the band at their very best and still at the height of their powers. The track is also accompanied by a new official video featuring lush locations and exotic imagery.
Introducing Emily Burns
22-year old Emily Burns writes modern, ambitious, frank pop songs about relationships, spite, love and revenge. Musically, she references scandi pop such as Sigrid, Tove Lo, Anna Of The North (but with very British vocal). Her new single ‘Bitch’ is out now on 37 Adventures (JONES, salute, Geowulf), and was produced with the artist/producer biLLLy.
5 Myths Of “Making It” In The Music Industry
With so much advice about finding success in the music industry, there are a number of romanticized myths floating around that have gained more traction than they deserve. Here we debunk five such misconceptions.
Paid Duez, “Barry Sanders”
His latest releases are “Jetty Reality” and “Wie Hiesst Du” which will be available on Spotify and iTunes in January 2018. “The inspiration came from Barry Sanders himself. Just felt like he came and did great things on the big stage and proved to be great at what he did. I always looked up to the great as they were like super heroes to me. The meaning was just perfect, and it was the best thing to do, because having a feel good song called Barry Sanders inspired me to be great too,” Paid says when asked about the inspiration behind the new single.
Tambourhinoceros: New Music Video
On February 2nd The New Spring releases the album Wholly Wholly via Tambourhinoceros (Palace Winter, Cancer, IRAH, etc.). Today a new song is out – and it is accompanied by a video made by the Danish artist Nanna Rosenfeldt-Olsen.
Lynn Moffatt newest music video of her recent single “Dark Room”
Written when Lynn was going through her own challenging life transitions, the song depicts the difficulties of overcoming such transitions in life, where sometimes we feel like being enveloped in a dark room of emotions or characters, even when we are surrounding by sunshine and light. That’s when we have no choice but to let the voices inside have a voice and take meaning to each own life’s challenges and direction.
Lynn Moffatt shares the following about “Dark Room”:
“Have you ever been alone in a room and gotten the feeling that maybe you weren’t alone at all? When everything is dark and silent, the voices inside get louder. ‘Dark Room’ is about that inner controversy and social pressures. Turn off the lights and turn up the song and let your imagination drift…find your own ‘Dark Room.’”
Bon Jovi Announces ‘This House Is Not For Sale Tour’ Spring 2018 Dates
Global rock icons and newly announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2018 inductees Bon Jovi have announced the spring leg of their This House Is Not for Sale Tour, presented by Live Nation. The run will kick off in Denver, CO on March 14 and conclude May 14 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Grammy-winning band will also celebrate their return to the road with the re-release of This House Is Not For Sale as a new version, containing two brand new songs, “When We Were US” and “Walls,” available via all download and streaming partners on February 23.
Bon Jovi To Hit the Road Ahead of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
MIRANDA LAMBERT AND LITTLE BIG TOWN TO CO-HEADLINE THE BANDWAGON TOUR FOR SUMMER 2018
Country music superstars and GRAMMY, CMA and ACM Award-winners Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town announce their co-headlining tour, The Bandwagon Tour, scheduled to hit the road summer 2018.
The joint tour kicks off July 12th in Charlotte, North Carolina and will take the country music troupe along the U.S. Atlantic seaboard, Southeast and Midwest regions.
Live Nation is the national tour promoter for The Bandwagon Tour. Tickets for select dates will become available as part of the Live Nation’s Country Megaticket going on sale Jan. 26.
Pizzagirl crafts captivating bedroom pop on debut single ‘Favourite Song’
The debut single from Pizzagirl, Favourite Song is a moodily infectious invitation into the Liverpool lo-fi pop artist’s polychromatic world. Not a girl, nor having any affiliations with Pizza, Pizzagirl’s music ranges from quirky, ironic, 80s informercial-esque pop to darker and more introspective, European influenced electronica.
Pizzagirl, or Liam Brown to give his citizen name, crafts light-hearted emotional vignettes equal parts American East-Coast sad-indie, and gloomy British wit, all delivered fresh from his Aintree bedroom.
Fireplay Designs Custom Laser Effect For Intel Keynote Speech At 2018 CES In Las Vegas
Fireplay, the full service multi-disciplinary creative and design studio, created and implemented a unique custom laser effect for the Intel keynote speech at the 2018 CES in Las Vegas, NV. Working with the event’s technical producers, John Halloran Associates, Fireplay assembled a team of technologists, programmers and laserists to create a proprietary laser effect to help Intel announce several technologies that are anticipated to have significant impact on our day to day lives through the use of data.
Fancey announces plans to release County Fair digital covers album on Jan 26
Exclaim! has premiered Fancey’s version of “Amarillo By Morning” (first performed by Terry Stafford and notably covered by George Straight).
“I’ve been singing and strumming most of these songs on acoustic guitar for awhile. I love old ’60s and ’70s country music with lots of pedal steel guitar, so I wanted to record an album of songs that for the most part were obscure, and I wanted to record them in a traditional country and western style. Luckily a good friend of mine, Paul Rigby (who has been playing with Neko Case for years), was around to play pedal steel and banjo on the songs.”
New Video: Robb Bank$ “ILYSM” featuring Famous Dex
Broward County rapper, Robb Bank$, delivers the long-awaited music video for “ILYSM” featuring Chicago rapper, Famous Dex, premiering exclusively on WorldStarHipHop. The single was recently released on the Cloverfield 2.0 EP [EMPIRE]. Directed by Embryo, the laid back visual follows the two rappers as they indulge in rap life necessities: weed, cash, and studio vibes.
Oklahoma City-based rock band KIRRA joins Nothing More on 2018 North American tour. The tour kicks off on February 3, starting in Little Rock, Arkansas, and finishes on March 3, ending on the West Coast in Sacramento, California.
KIRRA tours in support of their debut album, Run Away (2016), the remastered version of their single, “Downfall” (2017), and their latest single, “My Disease” (2017), all available via Pavement Entertainment. Run Away has a little of everything in it lyrically, but more specifically makes a commentary about the music industry. “We wanted to make a statement about overproduction in the music industry today. We wanted to prove you don’t need a bunch of tricks to write good songs,” says lead guitarist Daxton Page. “I feel Run Away was a direct reflection of where we were musically and personally at that moment in time.”
Grammy nominated musician John McCutcheon new track premiere at The Bluegrass Situation
Wisconsin-bred, Georgia-based musician John McCutcheon is folk music’s Renaissance man — master multi-instrumentalist, powerful singer-songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author. His recordings have garnered every imaginable honor including six Grammy nominations. He has produced over twenty albums of other artists, from traditional fiddlers to contemporary singer-songwriters to educational and documentary works. McCutcheon’s commitment to grassroots political organizations has put him on the front lines of many issues with relevance to communities and workers.
McCutcheon’s 39th album Ghost Light will be released February 9 on his label Appalsongs and The Bluegrass Situation is premiering the track “When My Fight For Life Is Over” here. The track closes the 13 song collection and is inspired from unfinished lyrics from one of his heroes Woody Guthrie. The lyric and melody are upbeat despite the song’s title. Featured on the tune are good friends Kathy Mattea and Stuart Duncan.
The Go! Team are “reinvigorated” on new album, stream it early via NPR Music ‘First Listen’
The Go! Team today premiered a full stream of their new album SEMICIRCLE via NPR Music’s ‘First Listen’ series ahead of its January 19th release on Memphis Industries. The record has been named one of 2018’s Most Anticipated Releases by Pitchfork, Stereogum, among others, and NPR Music says “the result, as you might expect, sounds both familiar and reinvigorated, with springily kaleidoscopic arrangements that effervesce with appropriately childlike energy.”
Chris Cornell’s Family Launches Social Campaign To Raise Awareness for Human Rights
Multi-Grammy® Award-winning, Golden Globe nominee Chris Cornell is featured in a new video released today in conjunction with his Grammy® nominated song “The Promise.” In the clip, Cornell’s children, Toni, Lily, and Christopher vow to continue to honor their late father’s pledge to raise awareness for human rights. A number of stars have come together to show their support and solidarity for the cause as well, including Elton John, Tom Hanks, Barbra Streisand, George Clooney, and many more.
Nightmares on Wax Shares New Video
To celebrate the highly anticipated release of Warp mainstay Nightmares on Wax’s new LP Shape The Future, his first studio album in half a decade, he is now sharing a video for the album’s title track. The visual cut is directed by RUFFMERCY, who has previously worked on visuals for Run The Jewels plus label mates Flying Lotus and Danny Brown. The stylized video features the directors signature animated sketches, following the protagonist as he attempts to escape a recurring cycle.
Tom Evanchuck receives life lessons in stripped down folk single “Strange”
Have you ever found yourself on the receiving of unsolicited advice from someone of an older generation? That’s the story behind Tom Evanchuck’s new single “Strange” from his upcoming EP Just Got Back. The harmonica-laden tune finds Evanchuck receiving pearls of wisdom that soon lead him to picturing his own future.
NEW EP ACCOMPANIES TEEN SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL IGNITION
You’ve heard of movie soundtracks, but what about a book soundtrack?
During hospitalization for injuries sustained in a fire, the anonymous author of the YA Sci-Fi series William Hawk turned to music. Unable to do much else, the soon-to-be-author latched onto one album in particular: Invader Volume 2 by award-winning New Zealand Hip Hop group Rapture Ruckus.
Fast-forward a few years and an unusual artistic relationship has blossomed between Rapture Ruckus frontman Brad Dring and the anonymous author, writing under the pen name William Hawk.
Brad has written a 5 song EP for the author’s forthcoming novel Ignition, the first book in the William Hawk YA science fiction / fantasy series. The EP works as a soundtrack for the novel and it’s characters, bringing to life the struggle of the protagonist William Hawk, a teen who has the responsibility (and fate) of the world on his shoulders.
AMIGO To Release Mitch Easter-recorded, And Friends, on Jan 26, 2018
The Charlotte-based trio, AMIGO, will release their 2nd full-length self-produced recording, And Friends, on CD and vinyl on their own Carlisle Beauregard Records on January 26, 2018.
Amigo comprises lead singer and songwriter Slade Baird on guitar and harmonica, Adam Phillips on percussion and vocals, and Thomas Alverson on bass guitar and vocals. Their unique, raucous blend of Americana, pop, and rock, with a hint of psychedelia, is downright infectious. Baird’s clever sense of wordplay in his lyrics adds an element of fun missing in much of today’s music.
TOWKIO ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM + RELEASES NEW SONG/VIDEO
Chicago artist Towkio has announced his debut album WWW. coming February 16th via American Recordings / Republic. The first rapper to be signed by Rick Rubin in over 20 years, the entirety of the project was recorded at the legendary producer’s Shangri La studio and was executive produced by Norwegian producer Lido with additional production from Knox Fortune, Peter Cottontale, Nico Segal, Carter Lang, Nate Fox and features from Vic Mensa, Teddy Jackson and more. The album proceeds his critically acclaimed mixtape .Wav Theory and EP Community Service 2 that propelled Towkio all over the world supporting artists such as Chance the Rapper, Aminé, Tory Lanez, Flosstradamus among others. Deeply vested in Chicago house, footwork and hip-hop the album explores Towkio’s Mexican and Japanese heritage while approaching larger concepts with themes that explore the interconnectivity of the surrounding planets and space.
Canadian Singer-Songwriter Cara Leigh Announces ‘Home’ EP
Today, award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Cara Leigh announced details for her sixth EP release, Home, which will be released on March 2, 2018 via Electric Bird Records. With past experience creating music in both the folk/indie and electronic worlds, Cara found Electric Bird to be the perfect Home for the release. Home is a five-track EP, produced by the UK’s Cornelius Julius, filled with soothing vocals and emotionally-driven lyrics that will leave you feeling cozy and warm on any given day. To celebrate the announcement, Cara released a live acoustic video of “Went Away,” the first single released from the album and one that pulls on the heartstrings.
Rayvon Owen releases glittering new track
Speaking to Billboard about the track, Owen explained – “I wrote the song with my buddy Nate Merchant, who I worked with on “Can’t Fight It.” That day, we were feeling good. There was a good energy in the room. Whenever I write, it’s a stamp in time that captures the emotion of what I’m feeling that day. We were talking about coming out to L.A. and being out in the industry and how stressful that can be. He was kind of diggin’ someone, I had just started dating my boyfriend and exploring being a gay man — I’ve never felt that emotion before, being with someone like that. I’m getting chills right now just thinking about it. It’s been a long time coming for me to feel that. I know there’s so many other people who don’t get to feel that, but I’m hoping that they do when they come to terms with who they are.
Alice Glass debuts “Forgiveness” video today
Alice Glass debuts a new video for “Forgiveness” today—watch it here. Taken from her self-titled solo EP, the video was directed by Lindsey Mann. Alice Glass, written by Glass with additional writing and production by Jupiter Keyes (formerly of HEALTH), is out now to great critical acclaim.
“Evolving from the confines of a solo project into an emotionally reaching five piece powerhouse, Juan de Fuca renders heavy dreams through the catacombs of their beautifully textured debut album Solve/Resolve. Shortly after singer/songwriter Jack Cherry released a 6 song solo EP cavern of in 2015, he was fervently encouraged by friends in the Athens, GA scene to make something bigger happen with his material. Bassist Jack Webster and drummer Howard Stewart pushed for the formation of a full band, and when guitarists Clark Brown and Declan Farisee signed on, the group began work in earnest developing a sound that drew as much on Shoegaze’s layers of blissful chaos as it did on the clenched-jaw melodicism of wiry early aughts post-punk and Lower East Side rock icons.
LARS (Bizarre of D12 & King Gordy) Drop New Music Video and Single “Lit”
Last American Rock Stars is as eclectic and wild as the duo behind it – featuring 13 all new tracks exploring genres all over the map – like the smooth throwback R&B-inspired jam “Cocaine in Miami”, the addictive reggae anthem “Ganja Man”, aggressive club bangers like “Lit”, and more.
After dropping a mixtape last fall that spawned their breakout track “L.A.R.S.”, the duo is following up with the premiere of “Lit”. The video is just that – depicting LARS living out true rock star visions and raging hard at an unruly metal show. It doesn’t take long before King Gordy gets into some serious trouble. Watch the video now, exclusively via XXL.
YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUM “UNTIL DEATH CALL MY NAME”
Never Broke Again recording artist (managed by Good Money Global) YoungBoy Never Broke Again has announced his debut album, “UNTIL DEATH CALL MY NAME.” The highly anticipated release is available for pre-order today. All pre-orders will receive two instant grats, “Solar Eclipse” and “Outside Today” – with the latter’s companion visual streaming now via YoungBoy’s official Youtube channel.
When asked about what this album means to him, Youngboy states “I just want to strive to be the best man I can be. I want to spend as much time with my children and family as I can. I want to keep working on all of this music every day. I just want to go as hard as I can until death calls my name.”
The Wood Brothers “Happiness Jones”
The Wood Brothers have released a new video for “Happiness Jones.” Premiered today via Rolling Stone Country, the song is the second single off their forthcoming studio album, ‘One Drop of Truth,’ due February 2 via Honey Jar/Thirty Tigers. The 10-track collection is their sixth studio recording to date and was self-produced by the longstanding trio featuring brothers Oliver and Chris Wood along with Jano Rix. “Happiness Jones,” available tomorrow (Fri. January 12) on Spotify and all other DSPs, follows the album’s striking first single, “River Takes The Town,” about which Paste Magazine wrote, “the suspense in the lyrics echoes the tension that’s been gripping the U.S. every day for a couple of years now.”
Paige – ‘Everywhere’ ft. Jojee OUT NOW on Armada!
From the uplifting chords to the ingenious percussion placement and Jojee’s velvet vocals, Paige’s next offering could very well be one of the most magical Armada Deep releases of recent times. Helping you make the most of any moment wherever you may be, ‘Everywhere’ is the reason why you have to replace your sound system’s repeat button about twelve times a year.
Urban-jazz bassist Darryl Williams shows he’s got staying power on new single
It took ten years for urban-jazz bass player Darryl Williams to write, record and release “Here to Stay,” his Billboard top 10 single and the title track to his second album. This week’s release of the follow-up single, “Do You Remember,” proves that he doesn’t plan to go away anytime soon. Plucking rubbery basslines on piccolo and electric basses on the slick jazz-funk energizer that he wrote and produced, Williams is joined on the dancefloor filler by chart-toppers Michael Lington (saxophone) and Adam Hawley (guitarist).
Skope Mag x Sam Fischer’s jazzy & soulful “Smoke”
Featuring a jazzy, soulful melody and a rhythmic beat, the track was produced by Jamie Hartman (Rag’n’Bone Man) and co-written with Lindy Robbins (Dua Lipa, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, Brittney Spears). Bolstered by the touches of Grammy-winning producer Warren “Oak” Felder (Alessia Cara, Kehlani, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj) as well as many other contributors, the Not A Hobby EP will give fans a first look at the talents of the Berklee trained musician who has worked with the likes of HOLYCHILD, DJ Mustard, Clean Bandit, Sabrina Claudio, and Jennifer Hudson.
Wetware announces debut LP “Automatic Drawing” for Dais Records
New York City has had a long history of dance music fused with confrontational performance. Whether it came from within the late 70’s No Wave canon projected through venues like the Mudd Club or the downtown avant-garde galleries such as The Kitchen, the feeling that influences and infects Brooklyn-based duo Wetware’s overall being as a cohesive and confrontational unit is as much enigmatic as it is familiar.
SANCTUARY Tribute Upcoming Shows as Farewell to Warrel Dane
SANCTUARY Tribute Upcoming Shows as Farewell to Warrel Dane; Announce Guest Vocalist Joseph Michael of (Witherfall)
Following the unfortunate loss of one of metal’s most revered vocalists, WARREL DANE (Sanctuary, Nevermore), prior to SANCTUARY’s upcoming dates supporting Iced Earth across North America, the band has announced the tour will go forth as planned. The shows will act as a farewell tour in tribute to the life and memory of DANE with guest vocals for SANCTUARY to be performed by Joseph Michael (Witherfall).
Keys N Krates Share New Single “Do What U Do” via Complex
Today, Toronto-based live electronic act Keys N Krates are back to share a new single. “Do What U Do” follows recently released Boxing Day giveaway “Flute Loop (feat. Ouici)” and is soulful cinematic offering from the trio, premiered via Complex. Through warm chords and harmonious vocal samples, the Canadians fuse a nostalgia-inducing future classic. “Do What U Do” is the third single from Keys N Krates’ forthcoming debut album, Cura, arriving in early 2018 via Dim Mak Records.
THE OBSESSED: The Obelisk Shares “Freedom” Acoustic Video
Doom rock icons THE OBSESSED are pleased to undrape their acoustic performance video of “Freedom” recorded live at the Gibson Guitar Recording Studio in New York City. The track is taken from the band’s self-titled, debut album, which was recently reissued via Relapse Records.
The Obsessed Premiere Acoustic Performance of “Freedom” Live at Gibson Guitar Studio
#NBAVote Victor Oladipo! The Pacers’ All-Star Hopeful Shares a New Music Video
With a singing voice as smooth as his jumpshot, Victor Oladipo is one of the NBA’s brightest young stars. After being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Indiana Pacers in the offseason in exchange from Paul George, fans wondered if Victor would be able to fill the departing superstar’s shoes. In his breakout 2017/18 season, Victor answered fans’ concerns with aplomb, posting career highs in every major statistical category and leading the Pacers into playoff position in the Eastern Conference. Victor currently ranks 11th in the NBA in scoring, with his 24.6 Points Per Game, and raised his field goal percentage and three-point shooting percentage by 500 points. With his tremendous year-over-year improvement, his impressive statistics, his recent turn as the inspiration for NBA Twitter’s latest meme, and his role as the unquestioned alpha dog of a surprising playoff contender, Victor Oladipo is an excellent choice to be your starting All-Star shooting guard for the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Vote for Victor at vote.nba.com now! All-Star voting on ends on January 15, so vote today, and make sure you spread the word with #NBAVote.
Video: OMB Peezy – “Talk My Shit” ft. Yhung T.O. of SOB x RBE
When OMB Peezy opens his mouth, a torrent of assonant syllables tumble out, dotting his preferred instrumentals like an abstract painting. On “Talk My Shit,” the 20-year-old rapper shares the spotlight with Yhung T.O. of SOB x RBE, whose rhythmic auto-tune meshes perfectly with Peezy’s whirlwind flow. In the HYPEBEAST-premiered video for “Talk My Shit,” Peezy and T.O. mob with a crew in a warehouse–a rowdy scene intercut with clips of Peezy in a wheelchair and a straitjacket, as well as an unrestrained Peezy rapping in front of a white background. “Talk My Shit” is the opening track from Humble Beginnings, OMB Peezy’s debut project released last fall.
GENOCIDE PACT: Revolver Magazine Premieres “Structural Dissolution”
Offers Revolver with the new track, “It’s been five years since GENOCIDE PACT first clambered forth from the swamp known as Washington, D.C., subjecting audiences in our nation’s capital – and in time, everywhere else – to some of the most gnarled death metal in recent memory… Judging from what we’ve heard of their upcoming sophomore album Order Of Torment, namely its crushing first single, ‘Conquered and Disposed,’ GENOCIDE PACT’s ascendancy is all but certain in 2018.”
Andrew Garcia Releases Powerful New Music Video, “Pray For Me”
Singer-songwriter Andrew Garcia has just released the brand new music video for track “Pray For Me.” The track, a heartfelt confession of inferiority and a plea for someone to pray for him, is paired with visuals of Garcia wandering through the remains of an abandoned, burned down church. “Pray For Me” is featured on his latest EP, Love Wounds, available now. Following his acclaimed 2015 debut EP Hell & Back, Love Wounds takes listeners through a journey of heartbreak and healing after a lost love. Featuring raw lyrics and powerful vocals, the EP pushes a new and more mature sound from Andrew and is his most emotional work to date. Love Wounds is available on all streaming platforms now and features hit tracks “Cry” and “Hurts Like Hell.”
Ben Miller Band’s “One More Time” Video Premieres At Guitar World
The Ben Miller Band is set to return with Choke Cherry Tree via New West Records on January 26th, 2018. The Joplin, Missouri-bred combo’s third album and second New West Records release introduces a retooled lineup with Miller and fellow founding member Scott Leeper joined by new additions Rachel Ammons and Smilin’ Bob Lewis. The pair’s multi-instrumental skills bring added authority to Miller’s rootsy new compositions while maintaining the high energy level that originally endeared the band to its fans. The 11-song Choke Cherry Tree was produced by Chris Funk of The Decemberists whose own multi-instrumental abilities helped expand the band’s sonic options.
Video: Rexx Life Raj – “Not My Friend”
Crafting indelible memories with a deep sense of lyrical introspection, Rexx Life Raj is one of the most promising rising artists on the West Coast. In “Not My Friend,” Raj takes a deep look at the trappings of fame, observing the changing behaviors of those he thought he knew well and bemoaning the loneliness at the top of the world. Crooning a mournful hook in-between doubletime rap verses, the song perfectly fits the mood of the instrumental created by Cisco Cortez, Mr. Carmack, Ian McKee, Wax Roof & Mikos Da Gawd, a cadre of the Bay Area’s most innovative minds. In the video, premiered by Nest HQ, Raj sits alone in a symmetrical, stylish apartment as various figures materialize, including dancing models and ordinary dudes, who dance atop the apartment’s u-shaped couch and shallow reflecting pool. “Not My Friend” is a highlight from Father Figure 2: Flourish, Rexx’s recent critically acclaimed album.
Austin-based Arkansas Dave To Release Self-Titled Debut April 20 On BIG indie Records
Austin-based blues singer/songwriter Arkansas Dave will release his self-titled debut April 20, on BIG indie Records. Featuring a wide range of blues-rock, the 13-track album features “a collection of songs that tell my story,” says Arkansas Dave. From blues to gospel to rock, the album showcases his many talents as a self-taught musician.
Recorded over eight days at Fame Studios with the Swampers, the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section –Will McFarlane, Clayton Ivey and Bob Wray, with horn arrangements by Charles Rose and Jim Horn—the album was produced by Jamie “Gypsy” Evans and Arkansas Dave. Vocals were completed at Arlyn Studios in Austin, TX.
Mobley Shares “Tell You” Track Via The 405
‘”Tell You’ is a soulful track that bristles with pop energy. The track builds almost continuously across its three-and-a-half minutes, layering more and more sounds atop one another in a compelling bricolage of styles. But it is ultimately Mobley’s expressive vocal performance that takes this track from good to great.” – The 405
Blitzen Trapper Release “Dance With Me” Official Video
Late last year, the Portland, OR-based Blitzen Trapper released 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, the band shared an official video for “Dance With Me,” before the band embarks on a run west coast tour dates followed by an extensive European tour. Find a full list of tour dates below and at the band’s website.
Blackened Death Metal Band KAOTEON to Release New Album “Damnatio Memoriae” in February
As a species, humanity has plunged itself into an abyss of displacement, greed, tension and paranoia. Out of the hellish darkness emerges Lebanese extreme death metal band KAOTEON with a savage blackened attack in the form of their new full-length album, Damnatio Memoriae. The album is due for release on February 23, 2018, and pre-orders are available now.
Check Out The Inoculated Canaries “Count Me Out” Official Music Video!
New York based rock band The Inoculated Canaries has released the Official Music Video for their single, “Count Me Out,” off of their upcoming Trying Times. Trying Times, their second EP, is set to release January 12th.
