Canadian artists MKSTN
Canadian musician MKSTN is a hidden gem in Toronto’s electronic music scene. In Venice Lovin’, he teams up with indie-rock and folk artist Inna Powell, disciplinary performer Tea Kittagucci, and Daniel Caesar background vocalist, vocal director, and coach Nevon to create the ultra smooth, infinitely soulful.
HAYLEY KIYOKO’S “EXPECTATIONS” ARRIVES TODAY
“‘EXPECTATIONS’ has a level of maturity that I’ve never had before. There’s a sense of grounded confidence within the lyrics, the melodies, and the production. It’s very unwavering. This is what it is. Take it or leave it. It’s not that I wasn’t confident before, but that energy really exudes through the music now. It represents everything in my life from health to girls to loss.” – Hayley Kiyoko
KAROL G AND SHAGGY UNITE FOR A POWERFUL DANCE ANTHEM
The uncontested female leader of Latin urban music, singer, songwriter and superstar Karol G transforms every track she touches into irresistible dancefloor gold. Now, the young music maven lends her voice and leaves her mark on a new single alongside icon Shaggy, and rising stars El Capitaan and Sekuence on the infectious anthem of the year. “Tu Pum Pum,” brings the heat just in time for the summer party season with a slow and sultry Reggaetón beat, steamy vocals by Karol G, Shaggy and Sekuence under a sensual flow that begs listeners to wine all night in the club. The single comes on the heels of Shaggy’s collaborative album with Sting and Karol G’s recent hit “Pineapple,” which made waves with its message of the positive feminine body image and empowerment.
SAINt JHN RELEASES DEBUT, “COLLECTION 1”
Brooklyn rapper and singer SAINt JHN has released his anticipated debut, Collection 1. The 13-track collection compiles his previous singles “Roses”, “Reflex”, “3 Below”, “Some Nights” and his latest hit “I Heard You Got Too Litt Last Night” which has earned over 3 million plays and organic national radio play. While growing up SAINt JHN split his time between Guyana and Brooklyn, drawing inspiration from both Caribbean music and hip-hop. This convergence of sounds led to a unique and hypnotic delivery and songwriting style that earned him writing credits for Usher, Joey Badass, Jidenna and more. After building his rep as a songwriter, a pivotal moment of realization led to him keeping his songs for himself and finally singing on his own tracks.
Marcel Alexander – “IV Songs in Winter” EP
Atlanta artist, Marcel Alexander releases his second EP, “IV Songs in Winter” produced by Philadelphia production duo, SlowKings. Marcel brings a new sound that captures you instantly with records like, “Got Nothing,” a song with a unique flow and catchy hook. Followed up by “What’s Your Vice,” a song with a vibe that puts you in a melodic trance. Track 3, “Nightfalls” is a song to ride to on those late nights. The final track, “EinnerGy” gives you just that, energy. In essence IV Songs In Winter is a good capsule of four songs to vibe to by Marcel Alexander.
CARDI B RELEASES BRAND NEW TRACK “BE CAREFUL”
Fresh off the heels of announcing her debut studio album, “Invasion of Privacy,” Cardi B surprises fans today with the release of a brand new record titled, “Be Careful.” Announced on Monday evening via Instagram, “Invasion of Privacy” arrives everywhere on Friday, April 6th. To celebrate the release of her debut album, Cardi B – 2x GRAMMY ® Award-nominated rap superstar – will be the musical guest on NBC’s Saturday Night Live with host Chadwick Boseman on April 7th. Cardi B is also set to make her Coachella debut this year, performing on Sunday, April 15th and 22nd.
RHYE Release “Song For You” (Jacques Greene Remix)
RHYE has shared an official remix of BLOOD track “Song For You” by Montreal based producer, Jacques Greene. “Song For You” (Jacques Greene Remix) is available to stream and download starting today in the links below.
Tink Releases New EP ‘Pain & Pleasure’ Today
Tink released her long-awaited new 6-track EP, Pain & Pleasure, today (via Machine Entertainment Group/Winter’s Diary/The Orchard) as a gift to her longtime fan base who have followed her journey – LISTEN HERE. The EP features production by Eiby On The Track, 15HunnitBoy, Deejay Wes, Mike & Keys, Rance Of 1500, MJ Nichols and Joose. Additional new music from Tink to come this year.
NE-YO explains, “I love a woman who knows how to move. I love a woman that has her own self, her own heart and mind. She’s comfortable with her body. And when her song comes on, she’s gonna get up and move. She’s gonna show you just how confident and comfortable she is. ‘Push Back’ is about these women.”
THE KUT Release MIND GAMES Music Video
UK female alternative rock band, THE KUT, have released a new music video for ‘Mind Games’, the track is taken from their long-awaited debut album ‘Valley of Thorns’, due out on May 4th, 2018 via Cargo Records UK. The album was produced byJames “Lerock” Loughrey ( Skindred / Def Leppard / White Zombie / My Vitriol).
Simon XO Delivers Inspiring Electro-Pop Anthem “There’s A Way Out”
“There’s A Way Out” is a masterpiece in both lyrical impact and sonic flavor. Simon XO inspires hope in listeners as he urges them to “scream it louder” in the open, belted choruses. This song is the long-awaited culmination of the type of message he has been striving to communicate. “So much of the pain in my life and the pain I’ve noticed in my friends’ and family’s lives are that we fail to let each other in. We lash out in anger when we should be doing the exact opposite,” said Simon. “We don’t feel alone because we are alone, we feel alone because we don’t look up and see the waves of people that care so much about us.”
“MY NAME IS MARS,” THE NEW SINGLE FROM CAPITAL CITIES, IS OUT TODAY
As March draws to a close, Capital Cities return with a single that takes the point of view of the Roman god the month was named for. Released today by Lazy Hooks/Capitol Records, “My Name Is Mars” blends an operatic chant with funky beats and a vocal appearance by Los Angeles-based rapper Sacha.
Artist, producer, and songwriter Reo Cragun releases his debut EP, Craig, today via Virgin Records and available at all digital partners. The 24-year-old Vancouver, Washington, native, who now lives in Los Angeles, wrote and co-produced all three tracks himself, including new single “In Too Deep.”
“To start things off, I feel the need to make it clear that ‘Craig’ is not my alter ego but an extension of who I am — a passionate and expressive person who believes it’s unhealthy to deny your emotions,” Cragun says. “I’m not afraid to feel, but I’ve learned to respect the balance and understand that light cannot exist without darkness. Therefore, Reo Cragun cannot be whole without Craig. This is me. Always has been, always will be. There’s a little Craig in everyone…”
Emancipator’s Loci Imprint Releases Multi-Instrumentalist Tristan de Liège New Ambient Single “Blossom”
Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist Tristan de Liège announces the release of his latest downtempo album, “Kosame,” due on Emancipator’s imprint, Loci records, April 13. Titled after the Japanese word for “light rain”, “Kosame ” is inspired by the feelings of nostalgia, peacefulness, and transience that accompany rain. The LP’s third single “Blossom” released today, features etheral atmospherics interwoven with sporadic breakbeats and Indonesian undertones.
Rainy Day Translations: An Interview With Downtempo Marvel Tristan de Liège
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie “Nonchalant” f. Alkaline out now
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is gearing up for another new project dropping this summer, teasing that today with the new track “Nonchalant” f. Alkaline. Listen below and catch Boogie in Mass Appeal’s new Netflix docu-series Rapture, out now.
NE-YO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “PUSH BACK” FT. STEFFLON DON AND BEBE REXHA
NE-YO explains, “I love a woman who knows how to move. I love a woman that has her own self, her own heart and mind. She’s comfortable with her body. And when her song comes on, she’s gonna get up and move. She’s gonna show you just how confident and comfortable she is. ‘Push Back’ is about these women.”
NEW CITY RELEASE SINGLE “GETTING CLOSER”
“Getting Closer” comes at a crucial time for NEW CITY in their evolution, reflecting on where they came from and looking towards where they are headed. A declaration of empowerment for the band and anyone else working towards their dreams. “It’s about breaking yourself down and putting everything on the table, but still feeling lost,” lead-singer Adrian Mitchell explains about the new song, “It reflects the ways we’ve found ourselves as a band and can talk about bigger topics. At first, we wrote about the things we wanted and desired, but now our writing is starting to reflect what our purpose actually is and what we’re looking for in the future.” The track was written and co-produced by the band themselves, alongside longtime collaborator, Fede Vindver, who produced “Dirty Secrets” and co-produced “Coachella.”
TORI KELLY RELEASES NEW TRACK “HELP US TO LOVE”
Tori Kelly said, “I grew up on gospel music, so the fact that a legend like Kirk Franklin would take me under his wing was just a dream come true. He genuinely cares for people and the warm environment he created really helped me to be able to pour my heart into this song.”
PHORA RELEASES NEW TRACK “HOLDING ON”
“Holding On” is the second release since PHORA hit the road with G-Eazy on the sold out The Beautiful & Damned Tour. “Holding On” presents PHORA’s unique flow as he explores memories of heartache from a past relationship. “Holding On” is the next entry in a series of releases that showcases PHORA’s wide-ranging musicianship, delivering an emotional counterpoint to the energy of “Boss Up.”
TINASHE Releases “Me So Bad” feat. Ty Dolla $ign & French Montana
In much anticipation of her upcoming sophomore album, TINASHE has today released a third single called “Me So Bad” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana. The collaborators came together just in time for the Spring season for an infectious track and hyper color music video – play the new single HERE.
Brasko Debuts Shimmering New Single with Variance Magazine
“Emerging Nashville-based singer Jordan Gable (aka Brasko) is bursting through a gloomy spring Thursday with his shimmering new single, “TMYLM,” Variance Magazine’s Jonathan Robles wrote yesterday. “At nearly four minutes long, the glossy new cut is brimming with Bowie-meets-LANY vibes… he is delving into more mature, personal territory, confronting sexuality and masculinity without holding back… definitely stay tuned for more.”
FLO RIDA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SWEET SENSATION”
Since releasing “Low” featuring T-Pain in 2007 – which spent 10 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard “Hot 100” – the Miami-based rapper has unleashed an undeniably amazing string of record-breaking, multi-platinum certified singles, including the worldwide #1 favorite, “Right Round (Feat. Ke$ha)” (6x platinum), “In The Ayer (Feat. will.i.am)” (2x platinum), “Club Can’t Handle Me (Feat. David Guetta),” (3x platinum), “Good Feeling” (4x platinum), “Wild Ones (Feat. Sia)” (4x platinum), “Whistle” (4x platinum), and “I Cry” (2x platinum), “G.D.F.R” (3x platinum), and “My House” (4x platinum)
LIL XAN RELEASES VIDEO FOR “THE MAN” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM TOTAL XANARCHY
Lil Xan, whose verifiable army of fans have dubbed themselves the Xanarchy Gang, will celebrate the release of TOTAL XANARCHY will several in-store appearances. Dates below; additional details and information to be announced soon on Xan’s socials.
The Nels Cline 4 Releases New Song “Swing Ghost ’59”
Guitarist Nels Cline debuts a new band with the April 13 release of Currents, Constellations (Blue Note) featuring The Nels Cline 4, an intrepid unit that builds upon Cline’s acclaimed collaboration with guitarist Julian Lage by adding the fierce and versatile rhythm section of bassist Scott Colley and drummer Tom Rainey.
LORD HURON’S NEW SONG “WHEN THE NIGHT IS OVER” DEBUTS TODAY & VIDE NOIR OUT APRIL 20
Of the track, singer/songwriter/producer Ben Schneider says, “We wanted this song to feel something like a Raymond Chandler story, a desperate search through a rain-soaked, neon-lit city. The groove section in the middle is one of my favorite passages on the album.” The track appears on the band’s highly anticipated record Vide Noir, out April 20 on Whispering Pines/Republic Records.
CHARLOTTE CARDIN COVERS “GO FLEX”
Acclaimed Montreal-based singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin covers new ground with her captivatingly smooth rendition of Post Malone’s “Go Flex.” Available today with an equally stunning acoustic performance video, the release arrives just ahead of Cardin’s forthcoming US headline tour which kicks off April 13 in Boston, MA and continues through May with a newly announced second night in Brooklyn, NY due to popular demand (full routing below). The shows immediately follow Cardin’s current international headline dates, including sold out shows in London, Paris, Toronto & more.
