Sweden’s SINIESTRO publish teaser for forthcoming video “Arctic Blood”
With an EP and an LP in their arsenal, Swedish arctic black thrashing trio SINIESTRO have already marked their advent phenomenal in the extreme metal realm.
The diabolical troop is all set to excavate their sinistrous crypt further with the upcoming EP “Arcitc Blood”, to be unleashed this May 2018 through BLACK LION RECORDS.
Siniestro presents the first teaser of the forthcoming video “Arctic Blood”, the title track of the EP.
BLAC YOUNGSTA RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR VIRAL SMASH “BOOTY” TODAY
Directed by Motion Family [Future, Rae Sremmurd] and shot in Atlanta, the visual sees Blac Youngsta dominate each frame with undeniable star power and raw charisma befitting of the track’s insatiable, infectious, and irresistible energy. Surrounded by ladies and dropping racks like there’s no tomorrow, the clip lives up to its title’s promise. You’ve got to see it to believe it!
Calais “Say To Me”
After spending most of 2017 focused on writing new songs, Australian band, Calais, comes into 2018 ready with a batch of new music and ideas.
“Say To Me” is the first release of this new wave, a song the band has been playing live for the last two years to great audience reception.
WOOD CHIPS UNVEIL VIDEO FOR DEBUT SINGLE ‘HEARTBEAT’
Wood Chips is the name of the new project from Danish super producer and multi-instrumentalist Andreas Asingh, whose debut single ‘Heartbeat’ is out now.
Shanghai Restoration Project Share “Alpha Go” Video Via Neocha
Neocha has shared the music video for “Alpha Go,” the lead single from Shanghai Restoration Project’s recently released LP ‘R.U.R.’. Prior to the release of the new video, Magnetic debuted the new LP and the band’s singles “Spooky Party” and “Alpha Go” premiered on Huffington Post and The 405 respectively. “Alpha Go” was also 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by a combination of current events and technological breakthroughs, R.U.R. imagines a future in which humans have been replaced by artificial intelligence.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.”
HO99O9 AND 3TEETH ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINE TOUR
To celebrate the tour, Ho99o9/3TEETH have released a collaborative track “Lights Out” via their own imprints Toys Have Powers and OMF Records. Kindred spirits in live aesthetic, the track plays to 3TEETH’s Industrial sensibilities in line with Ministry and NIN and Ho99o9’s punk/hardcore/hip-hop to form an early preview of what things might be like live on the co-headline. There will also be a limited 7-inch vinyl release that contains an exclusive 2nd song “Time’s Up”. Pre-orders are available at the following link.
Skott Unveils Official Video For “Stay Off My Mind”
Today, the mysterious Scandinavian artist Skott shared the official video to her latest single “Stay Off My Mind,” the first single to be lifted from her EP of the same title. “Stay Off My Mind” is available everywhere digitally now via Sony Music Entertainment U.K./RCA Records.
Despite the uplifting feel of this track, “Stay Off My Mind” was written following the death of a close friend. “Ultimately it’s a song about missing someone so much that you’re living more in the past than in the present. It’s bittersweet because we can have such fond memories, but life goes on and sometimes having flashbacks can keep you from moving on.” Skott reveals.
Darkim Be AllahChrist, “Hypothesis”
New York emcee/producer Darkim Be AllahChrist presents “Hypothesis”, the self-produced single from his forthcoming album Chemical Burns, featuring Master Kbar, Supreme Just, Venge Milz, AllahWise, AllahReal, 36Zero, Fresh 3 Emcees and AllahRhamel from Fame Labs Music crew.
DEATHAWAITS Announce “French Psycho Tour” Dates
French Death/Thrash/Hardcore group, DeathAwaits, have announced the first of their 2018 “French Psycho Tour” Dates which will see them take the stage along with the bands Karma Zero, Gohrgone and Slaughterers. This will be preceded with their appearance at the Amarok Metal Festival in Nantes on March 9th. The band are currently on the hunt for a new drummer but the upcoming dates will have the seat filled by talented session player Tommy Bonnevialle and rest assured, the band will still seriously kick-ass. More dates are expected to be announced soon but for now, here’s what’s lined-up:
FORECASTLE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 DAILY LINEUPS
The Forecastle Festival, led by Chris Stapleton, Arcade Fire and Modest Mouse, will offer General Admission, Yacht Club and VIP single day tickets beginning Thursday, February 8 at 10 a.m. ET. The three-day music celebration, embarking on its 16th year at sea, will take place July 13-15, 2018 at the award-winning Waterfront Park, a sweeping green space on the banks of the Ohio River framed by the skyline of downtown Louisville, KY.
A limited number of single day General Admission tickets will be available starting at only $69.50 plus fees. Single day VIP tickets, as well as the newly-introduced Yacht Club ticket option, will also be available to single day buyers.
Kidsmoke Present Melodic Masterpiece ‘Sister Sadness’
Dreamy Welsh indie outfit Kidsmoke present their latest melodic number Sister Sadness, blending hazy soundscapes with crisp, jangly guitar tones and hushed vocals to perfection in their first release of 2018.
Taking a wistful journey through a somewhat dystopian scene, Sister Sadness draws feelings of melancholy and heartache, whilst holding on to a dreamy sense of optimism that resonates within the band’s trademark sound.
Kalada Bring a Brazilian Twist to UK Grime with “Bussa Move”
Kalada is the latest hip-hop act to emerge from the UK but brings with him a range of influences from dancehall to Brazilian beats, together combining to make an irresistible and infectious dance track with an edge that is Kalada’s trademark. To support the release, Kalada is offering a cash prize to the person with the best moves to the track, as well as a chance at fame themselves!
RELEASE: Announcing Boston Ballet’s 2018-19 Season
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces programming for the 2018–2019 season at the Boston Opera House. The season opens with Genius at Play, a celebration of Jerome Robbins’ and Leonard Bernstein’s 100th birthdays. Nissinen’s The Nutcracker returns to enchant audiences with its beloved characters and brilliant dancing. The spring season includes an array of classical favorites and highly anticipated premieres, starting with the first world premiere by world-renowned choreographer William Forsythe created on an American company since 1992. Returning favorites include George Balanchine’s Coppélia and Sir Frederick Ashton’s Cinderella. The Company’s 55th season runs September 6, 2018 through June 9, 2019.
Jane Church Premieres “Rocket To The Kremlin” via Atwood Magazine
Jane Church is an American band from Queens, NY formed in April 2017 as the solo recording project of singer-songwriter Jackson Church. Jane Church released their first single “Demolition USA” digitally in June and in late summer, recorded their debut LP “Calimocho Molotov!” in three days. Jackson aimed to make “Calimocho Molotov!” a record that functions as “the embalming fluid for a dead style of songwriting” and describes the album’s genres as “Beatlegum” and “Janitor Rock.”
THEORY OF A DEADMAN SHARE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “STRAIGHT JACKET”
Atlantic Records / 604 Records group Theory Of A Deadman has shared the official video for “Straight Jacket,” which is streaming now on the band’s YouTube channel. The track, featured on their chart-topping new album WAKE UP CALL, is currently Top 25 at Rock Radio and climbing. Theory is also set to kick off their spring headline tour February 16th in San Francisco, CA.
Parson James Unveils Official Video For “Only You.”
On the backstory behind the video’s concept he continues. “This song is so close to me, so it was important that visually it was represented in a way that felt exactly like the sentiment. I was in a toxic relationship that I felt bound by. There was most definitely love and passion but at a certain point it became completely co-dependent and the comfort was the most toxic part of it.” Parson explains. “I came to Dano and told him I wanted to act as sort of a ghost in this situation that was dwindling and that the ultimate sentiment should be one of finding the strength to leave something so familiar, in order to find yourself or that piece of you that has been stunted in growth.”
Iceland’s Secret Solstice 2018
Iceland’s Secret Solstice, the world’s most unique festival held during 96 hours of never-ending sunlight during the summer solstice, has announced their phase 1 lineup for their fifth edition with Stormzy, Steve Aoki, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Jet Black Joe, 6lack, Goldlink, J Hus, Charlotte de Witte, Skream, A-Trak, Masego, IAMDBB, Högni and 40+ additional international and local Icelandic artists. Taking place June 21-24, 2018 in the Nordic capital of Reykjavik, Secret Solstice will once again be a standout event of the summer festival season that combines a world-class lineup with all the amazing attractions and experiences that this beautiful bucket-list destination has to offer.
Ben de la Cour to release ‘The High Cost of Living Strange’ on April 6
Ben de la Cour makes his long-awaited return with the release of his fourth album, The High Cost of Living Strange. Set for release April 6, 2018, the record is comprised of eight new tracks of de la Cour’s self-proclaimed “Americanoir”; weaving complex, mysterious stories—sometimes beautiful, sometimes shocking—with a unique blend of instrumental backing and the occasional glimpse of gallows humor. Along with the album announcement, today also marks the release of the first single, “Guy Clark’s Fiddle,” premiering exclusively via American Songwriter.
SKOTT UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO TO LATEST NEW SINGLE “STAY OFF MY MIND”
Today, the mysterious Scandinavian artist Skott shared the official video to her latest single “Stay Off My Mind,” the first single to be lifted from her EP of the same title. “Stay Off My Mind” is available everywhere digitally now via Sony Music Entertainment U.K./RCA Records.
MGMT RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW ALBUM TRACK “ME & MICHAEL”
Today, MGMT released “Me & Michael” accompanied by a narrative based music video directed by Joey Frank and Randy Lee Maitland. The video tells the story of MGMT being moved to steal a song written by Filipino band Truefaith, a theft leading to a rise of unprecedented success followed by an accusation of plagiarism and a crashing fall. When the band puts their heads together and decide to ask for forgiveness, they contact Truefaith – who are actually an established rock band from the Philippines and who recorded a version and video called “Ako at si Michael” for this little MGMT stunt. If you look around for influences, you will find Russian versions too.
Julian Morgan Releases New Video for Latest Single “Company”
As he continues to venture full-speed into this New Year, Pop/R&B/Soul artist Julian Morgan recently dropped the BRAND NEW VIDEO for his latest single “Company”!
KILLEN (NYC) shares music video for “Invisible Guy”
Combining muscular riffs that flex with the strength of classic rock bands, KILLEN’s songs are sordid, smoke-shrouded tales populated with renegades, hustlers, and the destitute, brought to life by pulp lyricism and back-alley guitar licks. Paired with seedy parables of being broke, lonely and defeated, Killen (with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek) dares you not to grin. These are storylines we’ve all lived, shaded grey and blood red with pulpy glory.
Branko & PEDRO drop new collaborative single, ‘MPTS’
‘MPTS’, a shortened, Portuguese SMS term for ‘Meus Putos’ — which loosely translates to mean ‘my crew’ — is a new collaborative single between Branko and PEDRO, formerly known as KKing Kong.
What is Digital Radio Tracker?
Founded by Michael Matthews in 2011, It is the leading global internet radio monitoring service that tracks radio airplay of songs on 5000+ radio stations. DRT’s remarkable customized technology specializes in detecting thousands of digital radio streams while tracking an array of Terrestrial FM and College radio stations without any special encoding required.
Industry supporters include Shaggy, Nelly, Sean Kingston, Wyclef Jean. Busta Rhymes and many many more. It is truly the future of the music industry.
Russian Baths unveil new single “What’s Your Basement”
The track premiered on Decibel Magazine where the band shared, “There was a man in Amstetten who hid a family with his daughter in a basement for 24 years. He said he always knew it wasn’t right, but allowed it to become a normal occurrence. Rationalization is very problematic.”
TURNSTILE ANNOUNCE U.S. HEADLINE TOUR + NEW TRACK “I DON’T WANNA BE BLIND” STREAMING TODAY
Turnstile have announced details of their upcoming “Time & Space Tour” which is set to get underway this April (see attached itinerary). Presented by Noisey, The U.S. headline dates will see Turnstile joined by guests Touché Amoré, Culture Abuse, and Razor Bumps with additional guests to be announced in the coming weeks.
Maxo Kream Announces Nationwide Punken Tour Starting March 21
In January, Maxo Kream delivered his stunning debut independent album, Punken, which Pitchfork praised as “full of unsparing storytelling, pusher anthems, and a dynamic array of trap production over which Maxo delivers some of his most effective writing.” Today, the Houston emcee is announcing the nationwide Punken Tour, kicking off on March 21st in San Francisco with a total of 21 stops supported by Cuz Lightyear. Tickets will be available on Maxo Kream’s website starting Friday, February 9th.
Pop punk Greaser band The Sewer Rats release “Too Punk For You” music video
Fusing pop punk, 1950’s aesthetic, and American coastal living, German band The Sewer Rats have released a music video for their new single “Too Punk For You.” The video was directed by Michael Winkler at Iconographic and premiered with Punknews.org.
Toronto’s Tasha The Amazon Goes Worldwide on the Fiery “Intercontinental”
Blazing a trail with aggressive rap bangers, Toronto’s Tasha The Amazon redefines the sound of the Toronto Hip-Hop scene. Adopting a halting, triplet-based flow over an apocalyptic production from Tasha and her production partner Danthrax, together forming the production duo Bass & Bakery, Tasha crosses oceans in her new single “Intercontinental.” Premiered by NOISEY, “Intercontinental” finds the German-Jamaican artist spitting some of her best ever bars, snarling with menace as she asserts her dominance over the rap gam. “Intercontinental” is the third release in Tasha’s recent flurry of activity, following XXL-premiered “Ways” and the video fro “Die Every Day,” premiered by MILK. Those hungry for new Tasha The Amazon content should prepare for a blizzard in 2018.
Yahoo! Music Premieres Video for LIVVIA’s ‘Catch A Body (feat. Quavo)’
Rising pop artist LIVVIA has partnered with Yahoo! Music to premiere the official music video for her debut single “Catch A Body” featuring Quavo of Atlanta rap trio Migos, which premiered on Complex on Jan. 18. The video, directed by Jay Martin (Shawn Mendes, Sabrina Carpenter, Nas, Cold War Kids, and more), is an action packed mini feature with LIVVIA portraying a special agent who seeks to eliminate a threat. LIVVIA stars as the female action lead, performing all of her own stunts including fight scenes which incorporate combat training she went through in preparation for the video. LIVVIA tells Yahoo! Music, “Sometimes when I write a song I visualize what the ideal music video would be. In this case, I immediately envisioned a scene from an action movie — James Bond, John wick — because of the story within the lyrics.”
Deidre & The Dark shares vibrant new single “Come On” via YouTooCanWoo
The song premiered via Songwriting Magazine where Deidre Muro shared, “‘Come On’ is about running away together, fantasizing about a place where life could be better – even if it’s as far away as another universe.”
Epitaph Signs The Frights and Release New Song “Valentine’s Sux”
Epitaph Records is pleased to welcome surf-punk band The Frights to its roster. The San Diego-based band features Mikey Carnevale (vocals/guitar), Richard Dotson (bass), Marc Finn (drums) and Jordan Clark (guitar).
Today, The Frights share their new song “Valentine’s Sux.” With its sticky melody and bouncy rhythm, the sing-along-ready breakup anthem touches on everything from bummer dinners at Benihana to bad barber-shop-quartet-related life decisions.
