James Gardin releases a bluesy & soulful single “Shot With You”
Bluesy and soulful. Transparent and hopeful. James Gardin & Soulseize collaborate on a new single, “Shot With You.”
James shares, “Shot With You is about confronting how alcohol has been a coping mechanism for me and my family. I’ve finally decided to try new options to deal with what causes me stress.”
Aaron Carter Releases “Fool’s Gold ft. 3letterzNUK” Today
Multiplatinum pop superstar Aaron Carter released “Fool’s Gold ft. 3letterzNUK” today via Z Entertainment/Sony Music. “Fool’s Gold” is a standout track on Carter’s latest full-length, LøVë (Feb. 2018), co-produced by Carter and Michel Schultz (Rihanna, Jeremih, Kelly Clarkson). With tapping hi-hats and subtle house elements, 3letterzNUK opens the track with a darting verse, adding to Carter’s story of a self-destructive relationship. Stream “Fool’s Gold ft. 3letterzNUK” here.
OcnSide Releases Summery Indie-Pop Single “Taking Me Over”
Float into summertime with the lo-fi sounds of OcnSide’s debut single, “Taking Me Over.” An electrically vibing song about the intimately inescapable feelings of fresh love, the single calls to mind those heart-fluttering, stomach-sinking moments of a warm summer night. “Taking Me Over” is now available for download and streaming on digital music platforms worldwide.
Delicately diving into the dynamics of a summer romance, OcnSide concedes to the inevitably overwhelming emotions during those short-lived, yet intense intimacies. “The song is really just about love,” says Tony Aguiar. “That all-encompassing and powerful feeling that love gives. Once you find it, you never want to let go and you never want it to end. You just let it take you over.” A lovesick longing, “Taking Me Over” muses heartfelt, sincere imagery familiar to the wide-eyed days of youth and love; a wild, uninhibited emotion without the protection of guard walls or safety nets.
Chromeo unveils THEY. remix of “Must’ve Been”
Chromeo unveils a new remix of their DRAM-featuring single “Must’ve Been” from rising R&B stars THEY. today. Check it out here. Handpicked by Chromeo, THEY. is Dante Jones and Drew Love who prior to joining forces were writing songs for Kelly Clarkson and will.i.am and Chris Brown and Jeremih, respectively, and together, make nuanced R&B with a pop sensibility.
Speaking on the remix, Jones explains, “I’ve been a Chromeo fan since the Fancy Footwork days so when I had the chance to make a THEY. version of ‘Must’ve Been’ I knew I had to come with something special.”
FABOLOUS RELEASES VIDEO FOR “OOH YEA” FEATURING TY DOLLA $IGN – WATCH NOW!
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Feng $hui – “$iamese”
Feng $hui is a 22-year-old rap artist from Portland, Oregon. His first mixtape “BREED” is set to release August 26th, of 2018. The project brings forth melodic flows accompanied by a mixture of his own beats as well as other trusted producers in the game. There is never a dull moment when Feng $hui drops a track his ability to illustrate multiple flows and cadences proves his worthiness in the rap culture.
Detroit electronic/hip-hop producer Peace to Mateo shares hazy “Dream of Peace”
Peace to Mateo is Matt Black, a Detroit producer and founder of Young Heavy Souls Records. Black launched the label in the Spring of 2011 while still attending college in Kalamzoo, MI. After making a name for himself locally as a rapper, Black performed sets opening for Black Milk, Talib Kweli, Naughty By Nature and Del the Funky Homosapien.
Mr. Lif x Akrobatik x Paten Locke
The Perceptionists returned last year with their first new group album in years. The official release led to a tour and even an appearance on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert with a live band. But for 2018, they wanted to rough the edges up and revisit it. Enter Paten Locke. Paten had produced a pair of tracks on the original record that were fan favorites, so he seemed like a natural choice to recreate 7 of the albums best tracks plus the track Bait. The result is Low Resolution an 8 track long record that brings Resolution into a completely different light.
DONNA MISSAL’S DEBUT ALBUM, THIS TIME, SET FOR SEPTEMBER 7 RELEASE
THIS TIME, Donna Missal’s debut album, will be released on September 7 by Harvest Records. Produced by Tim Anderson (Solange, BANKS, Halsey), it spotlights the elegant collision of elements at play in Missal’s music: a poet’s command of tone, a soul singer’s boundless intensity, a bedroom musician’s willful embrace of intimacy and experimentation.
Scott Collins Project (Austin,TX) – “Roadmaps” EP
“Roadmaps” is the definitive example of how Collins shows no boundaries and opens his mind of endless storytelling and heartwarming knowledge. An emotive turn at ones true self whilst proving that his music has not only evolved but has also stayed true to its roots.
TENGGER CAVALRY Reveals Music Video for “Redefine”
Earlier this year, Global Music Award-winning nomadic folk metal group TENGGER CAVALRY turned heads with the release of their sixth album, Cian Bi, via Napalm Records. Now, the band is thrilled to announce their upcoming return to Carnegie Hall’s stunning Weill Recital Hall in New York City (154 W 57th St.) for a special performance on Thursday, September 20. The performance will begin at 8:00 PM and tickets start at $30. The performance will feature traditional nomadic musical techniques and instruments such as throat singing, Mongolian long song, and Morin Khuur.
Tengger Cavalry unveil “Redefine” music video, announce Carnegie Hall show
Alt pop band, Kid Bloom, Debut New Single via KROQ Locals Only
Composed of lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist Lennon Kloser along with Blake Morell on bass, Clayton Sewelson on drums, and Zach Tabori on guitar and vocals, Kid Bloom sets out to break songwriting molds and make pop rock relevant again. Their singles “I Kissed a Girl and She Kissed Me,” and “Parents House” have reached over 1 million plays each, and their hit single, “Electric U” can be heard in the feature film Independence Day Resurgence.
KODALINE SET TO RELEASE THIRD STUDIO ALBUM POLITICS OF LIVING ON SEPTEMBER 28TH
Ireland’s breakthrough, UK platinum-selling band, Kodaline announce they will release their third studio album, Politics Of Living on September 28th via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. The 12-track album features already released fan favorite tracks “Brother,” “Follow Your Fire” and “Worth It” and is available for pre-order now.
WATCH NOW: BOBBY SESSIONS RELEASES “POLITICS” MUSIC VIDEO
“Bobby Sessions has a lot to say and it’s often about the condition of Black America. With an elastic flow and impassioned lyrics, the 20-something Dallas native acts as a self-contained Black Lives Matter rally as he channels the anger and despair that accompany the cycle of systemic racism.” – XXL
DJ MUGGS RELEASES ‘DIA DEL ASESINATO’ ALBUM ON SOUL ASSASSINS RECORDS, SHARES NEW VIDEO
Legendary hip-hop producer and Cypress Hill founder DJ Muggs has released his highly anticipated album Dia Del Asesinato today via Soul Assassins Records with a new animated video for “Assassination Day (Trust No One)” feat. DOOM. The album includes collaborations with DOOM, Raekwon, Freddie Gibbs, Kool G Rap, Meyhem Lauren, Mach-Hommy, Hus Kingpin, and Eto. The album comes on the heels of Muggs’ hot streak of collab-projects with Meyhem Lauren including 2017’s Gems From The Equinox and this year’s Frozen Angels EP. Dia Del Asesinato is a conceptual album with an underlying theme of hip-hop combating corruption in society and government. Muggs has already dropped visuals for album highlights “Yacht Party” feat. Raekwon and “Death Wish” feat. DOOM, which showcase the LP’s overarching motifs. The dystopic new video for “Assassination Day (Trust Noone)” feat. DOOM continues the narrative depicting Kanye West as U.S. President.
The FADER premieres Half Stack’s West Coast country gem ‘Dually’
Combining outlaw country with sweet 60’s psych, Oakland’s Half Stack have really found their comfort zone on Quitting Time, their first LP due out later this year. We’ve teamed up with The FADER to bring you album opener, “Dually”. Produced by Jay Som’s Melina Duterte, the song is simultaneously lo-fi and lush, with slide guitar accents and an iconic drum intro.
