Dermot Kennedy & Mike Dean Team Up for “Moments Passed” Remix
Fast-rising Irish artist Dermot Kennedy will release a remix of his single “Moments Passed”, which has received a special treatment from producer Mike Dean (Kanye West, Jay Z, Travis Scott, Desiigner). Dean maintains Dermot’s hauntingly beautiful melodies on the remix and adds his signature production work, bringing to the forefront Dermot’s love for blending hip hop nodes and acoustic music. Dean was left suitably impressed after collaborating with Dermot:
“Always love finding up and coming artists to work with—especially when their sound is a bit different of a lane from what I’m currently working on. Dermot’s lyric delivery really pops on the original, and in a way with the remix, we created a new version of the song where his vocal really has room to breathe.” — Mike Dean
Madilyn Bailey Releases New Song “Tetris” Today
On the new track, Madilyn says, “Tetris is a song I wrote about how two completely different people with completely different backgrounds, quirks, passions AKA “shapes” can come together to make one beautiful picture. I think at times we all need to be reminded that in a relationship it’s not about being perfect but about how we can complement each other, imperfections and all.”
ONR. RELEASES NEW SINGLE “AMERICAN GODS”
The clip intercuts footage of timeless American icons and political movements from decades past, working all the way up to pop culture references of today. The biting and brilliant lyrics offer a stark clash to the visuals, transmitting a powerful statement in the process. It’s the perfect cinematic supplement to the track’s eighties-style synths, propulsive beats, and guitar echo. As provocative as it is potent, it only hints at the vast depth of ONR.
Fischerspooner’s new LP ‘Sir’ out now + share new video
Iconic art-pop group Fischerspooner release their first album in nearly a decade, Sir, today via Ultra Records. Entirely produced by Michael Stipe, the album presents a resistant narrative with an overtly queer and celebratory body of work in response to the current atmosphere in America. The collection of erotically-charged, yet profound songs was crafted by Spooner and Stipe at Michael’s home in Athens, GA, alongside Michael’s close collaborator Andy LeMaster. It also features additional production by BOOTS (Beyonce, Run The Jewels, FKA Twigs) and mixing by both Stuart White (Beyonce’s Lemonade) and Andy LeMaster. In addition, it features contributions by Spooner’s longtime collaborator Le Chev, as well as Thomas Haskett.
Mainland debut inspirational new track, “Hometown”
“The song’s roaring beat is as inspiring as Topf’s personal inspiration for it, and in putting out the song” – Billboard
Frøkedal teases album 2 with new single ‘Believe’
Eloquently manoeuvring her way around chugging guitars and swirling strings, Anne Lise Frøkedal appears to be highlighting the importance of believing blindly in oneself, almost a pep-talk: “And you’re all trying to take care of me / Is it kindness? Is it tyranny? / All my dreams are still alive / I’ve got my mind set right this time / baby believe”. Far from the acoustic sensibilities of previous singles, ‘Believe’ signals an arguably more “mature” sound for Frøkedal–combining full band with folk-leaning string sections. A more confident approach – perfectly reflected in her captivating lyrics.
Charley Crockett’s new album “Lonesome As A Shadow” out April 20
Charley Crockett’s anticipated new full-length album, Lonesome As A Shadow, will be released April 20 and is now available for pre-order. In advance of the release, the album’s first single, “I Wanna Cry,” recently premiered at Rolling Stone who describes it as, “…a more soulful side of the traditional roots-based sound that Crockett first honed as a street performer in New Orleans.”
YFN Lucci Releases New EP, Freda’s Son, on his Birthday!
Celebrating his 27th birthday in style, platinum-certified and critically acclaimed Atlanta rapper and singer YFN Lucci gave the hip-hop community a gift that keeps giving with his brand new EP, Freda’s Son. It’s available at all digital retailers today via Think It’s A Game Records/Warner Bros. Records.
Black Milk Exposes the Truth in the Incendiary “True Lies”
Blending rock, funk, soul, jazz, and hip-hop into a futuristic cocktail, Detroit’s Black Milk earned the respect of the music industry with his intense sonics and thoughtful lyrics. On his latest single, “True Lies,” Black Milk calls out various forms of institutionalization common in American society. Black specifically challenges organized religion and the education system for instilling false wisdom and false hope: “Teacher, teacher why you keep feeding me false/Information, taught is this a way to keep me lost/Said you’re here to make us brighter, but you keep me in the dark.” The track is comprised entirely of live instrumentation – scratching guitars, droning flutes, and an impossibly funky bassline. “True Lies” is the latest single from FEVER, Black Milk’s sixth solo album, releasing via Mass Appeal Records and Computer Ugly on February 23rd.
3LAU’S NEW ALBUM ULTRAVIOLET RELEASED TODAY
3LAU is a dedicated advocate for a number of impactful non-profits. He has built his career on the goal of helping others, not fame. He launched Blume Records in 2016, his independent label, which has a ground-breaking model that harnesses the power of streaming money for charitable causes. In conjunction with the release of Ultraviolet, 3LAU is aligning with FCancer, a nonprofit he holds dear to his heart, and all money raised through the streaming of his album will be donated to the cause.
Blackberry Smoke’s “Best Seat In The House” premieres
Of the song, lead singer Charlie Starr comments, “That song is sort of a sarcastic complaint…we all want what we ain’t got. It’s not enough to get in, people want front row…”
new indierock record by Ghost of You – Black Yoga
On their new album, Black Yoga, Ghost of You present psychedelic art-rock sound infused with electronic sounds, dance rhythms and expressive vocals. Ghost of You don’t give up on their rock approach, which they set up in their debut, Glacier and the City. But this time, they work more with electronics. The album was produced by Ondřej Ježek who transformed the amazing material into an album, and which reflects the current world production.
QUINN XCII’S THE STORY OF US (DELUXE) ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW
Columbia Records’ singer/songwriter Quinn XCII releases the deluxe edition of his debut album The Story of Us today. The deluxe album features four brand new songs, including previously released track, “Iron & Steel” – see below for full track listing. The island-breezy, reggae-influenced song, “Iron & Steel” reached top 15 on the Spotify US Viral Chart and top 20 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart upon its release earlier this month.
RCA RECORDS TEAMS UP WITH LIONSGATE TO RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACK FOR UNCLE DREW
RCA Records teams up with global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to release the soundtrack for the highly anticipated feature film UNCLE DREW, which will be released on Lionsgate’s Summit Entertainment label on June 29, 2018. Some of the greatest rappers in the game today, A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane and 21 Savage join forces to release “Cocky” featuring London On Da Track.
New EP “Winters In Brooklyn” from breakout rap artist Felly
The video was shot in Brooklyn by Adam Ardekani in collaboration with Dalton Price. Felly notes, “‘BLANCO’ represents the epitome of what winters are like in Brooklyn: dark and eerie with a wild life to it. This is the first track off the EP and carries the energy of what the album is like.”
His Dream of Lions Release Exhilarating Pseudo Star EP
Rock/alternative group His Dream of Lions wrapped up 2017 with the announcement of their new EP Pseudo Star (out today) and a music video for lead single “Love Me Like I’m Sick,” paying homage to glam rock bands like Queen. Engineered, mixed, and mastered by Ben Green at Ivakota Studios, Pseudo Star showcases the band’s unique sound through five-infectiously catch tracks. Following the release of their latest single “Swingin” earlier this month, His Dream of Lions teamed up with PopDust earlier this week to release their third track off the EP, “Magic.” On the track, which is an ode to classic Disney music, lead singer Seth Coggeshall shares, “To me there’s an emotional clarity that Disney music has, and a very specific sense of longing that plays right along with the subject matter of this song (Wanting to be something more, to surpass expectation…).
Afro B unveils melodic new production ‘Drogba’
London artist Afro B, a key figure of the Afrobeat sound that continues to surge in global popularity, has unveiled his latest single ‘Drogba’, a melodic and upbeat production that shares its name with one of Africa’s most important sporting figureheads; former Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba.
New Single From Joel Taylor “Give Myself Away” Releases Today
“An anthemic ‘stick in your head’ track that shows why Taylor is bonafide hitmaker to be. Like that of Vance Joy, Passenger and other artists with pop/singer-songwriter credibility, Taylor stands apart with his effortless blue eyed soul that enchantingly pays tribute to American soul music.” – Glide Magazine
KITTEN Releases Their New Single “I Did It!” Today
Brit-pop-inspired rock band KITTEN releases their highly-anticipated new hit single “I Did It!” today via RED MUSIC off of their upcoming new album. The addicting, infectious and triumphant track sung by lead singer Chloe Chaidez premiered yesterday on Stereogum, with the outlet stating that the song is a “glistening and infectious slice of retro-pop” with “a new urgency underpinning it all.”
Born Ruffians’ “Uncle, Duke & The Chief” out today on Yep Roc
Uncle, Duke & The Chief, the fifth studio album from critically acclaimed Toronto band Born Ruffians, is out now via Yep Roc Records. The album is available for purchase/streaming .
The Second After Release New Single, “Before I Lose”
Today, the North Carolina pop punk band, The Second After, has released a brand new single, “Before I Lose” along with a stream video. The track is the second single released off the band’s upcoming debut EP, Treadmills At The Finish Line, which is expected to release April 6th through Revival Recordings.
