NOTD Deliver New Single ‘Been There Done That’ Featuring Tove Styrke
Having amassed nearly 200 million global streams on their previous track ‘I Wanna Know’, Swedish duo NOTD continue their meteoric rise through the music landscape. Delivering new track ‘Been There Done That’ featuring Tove Styrke, released today, August 24th on Island Records, the production follows the success of ‘I Wanna Know’, with the duo now certified Platinum in Sweden, Canada, Australia, and Norway.
LIL YACHTY ANNOUNCES THE DISRESPECT TOUR
Lil Yachty has been busy all 2018, releasing his mixtape Lil Boat 2 March 9 on the anniversary of his debut, Lil Boat. Recently Lil Yachty released the banger “Who Want The Smoke” featuring Cardi B and Offset, produced by Tay Keith, which has hit over 23 million streams. Yesterday he dropped an amazingly surreal Chef Boyardee jingle “Start The Par-dee” with Donny Osmond. Currently Lil Yachty hit a milestone of nearing 3 billion streams.
Alec Chambers Releases New Single, ‘Closure,’ Out Today
It is only a matter of time before Alec Chambers becomes a pop standard. Emerging from the world of bedroom cover songs, the small-town Connecticut singer, songwriter and social media sensation Alec Chambers has been making waves in the pop music scene. Notable for playing every instrument and providing vocals on each song he records, Chambers blurs the boundary between pop and rnb while throwing in glances of house influences.
LOGIC RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THE RETURN”
Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated artist Logic – among the top streaming artists in the world with billions of streams to date – burst onto the music scene through a series of mixtapes that led to a significant, rabid underground fan base. His tapes – Young, Broke, and Infamous; Young Sinatra; Young Sinatra: Undeniable; Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever, – garnered millions of downloads and streams, jumpstarting a worldwide tour all before signing a record deal with Def Jam Recordings in 2014.
Kingsbury Shares “Blurry Now” Track Via BlackBook | New Single Out Now
BlackBook has shared Kingsbury’s latest single “Blurry Now”. When talking about the track Kingsbury says, “Blurry Now is a rumination on a toxic relationship I had. I gave up my power in so many situations and let it effect me for a year. I wasn’t strong enough to realize what was happening. I didn’t trust myself and how I felt about the situation for so long. I would continually question my feelings and make myself feel crazy. “But you could be so nice. I gave you what you wanted” + “all I know is how I feel but I can be so deceiving.” I feel like the last two songs I’ve released have been all about moving on but this song is the antitheses to those. I wrote this song directly after I wrote my last single All Gone. I was in a really weird up and down period of my life and these two singles represent that.”
BLACKBOOK PREMIERE: Lavish New Kingsbury Single ‘Blurry Now’
DeVotchKa release “dynamically eclectic” new album + share video
The multi-genre ensemble DeVotchKa return today with the release of their new full-length album This Night Falls Forever, available now on Concord Records. As part of the release, the band has shared a video for the nostalgic first single “Straight Shot”. Watch the video here. The album also includes the “high-octane” (Gary Graff, Billboard) track “Angels” as well as “Empty Vessels” which premiered earlier this week on Consequence of Sound, who described the song as “sturdy even as it tumbles through endless spirals of orchestration like a dream through the early breaking daylight.”
YOUR SMITH DEBUT EP BAD HABIT OUT TODAY ON NEON GOLD RECORDS
Your Smith previously revealed “The Spot” and EP title track “Bad Habit” via Billboard, and announced her first official tour dates with support from BAUM and a string of dates supporting Rhye. She will make her NYC debut at Neon Gold’s 10th Anniversary celebration, taking the stage alongside Marina & The Diamonds, The Knocks, Matt Maeson, LPX and more.
Published by Pulse Recordings (DRAM, Miike Snow, Gallant), The Bad Habit EP features collaborations with Tommy English (BØRNS), Stint (Gallant, Aluna George), Nicky Davey (Internet, Syd) and more.
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Shares New Track “The Trap”
Jonathan Scales has shared a new track, “The Trap,” from his forthcoming album PILLAR. Featuring the talents of Bassists Victor Wooten and MonoNeon along with percussionists Weedie Braimah and trumpeter Christian Scott atunde Adjuah. the track is a dynamic collaboration of some of the top players today, united behind Scales’ vibrant steel pan performance and compositional technique. “Jonathan Scales is a perfect example of how to make it happen,” writes Victor Wooten of his collaboration with Scales. “He’s a great musician, a wonderful person, and is always fun to make music with. It is a pleasure to be on his record along side of the amazing Mononeon.” The track is currently streaming via Bass Player Magazine. PILLAR will be released on Sept. 14th on Ropeadope.
GNUČČI, Releases New Music Video “ECHO.” Out Now
The exuberant Yugoslavian/Swedish DIY artist and performer Ana Rab, better known by her stage name GNUČČI, is proudly establishing a self-made worldwide presence. For over the past year GNUČČI, has performed in numerous countries including the Marvin Festival in Mexico and Tallin Music Week in Estonia. Eager to showcase her originality and exceptional artistry, Rab is continuing to make upcoming appearances and performances in Germany, Austria, Sweden, and more. Ana’a diverse and extraordinary unique style can be described as pop for a new decade; rich with textures and beguiling sounds created with synth, vocal instrumentation, and bombastic bass, which has awarded the artist with features in Fader, Billboard, Fact, Status Magazine, Clash, Wonderland and many more.
FRIENDSHIP: Japanese Group Announces European Tour Dates
Mysterious Japanese group FRIENDSHIP, known for their incredibly loud live shows, announces a full European tour this September in support of their most recent release Hatred, a collaboration between Southern Lord and Daymare Recordings.
L.I.Y.A. shares official video for “California”
L.I.Y.A., the new project from 18 year old musical prodigy Kaya Stewart and revered singer / writer / producer Jamie Lidell, today dropped the official video for their first single, “California”. Originally premiering on The FADER, who called the track “an airy song about the left-coast with Kaya’s powerful voice and a lot of wobbles courtesy of Jamie”, the song encapsulates the darker side of a couple of stoner youths falling out of love and fantasizing about California as if that would solve their problems. The video, shot by 19 year old Amory Flint Wood, is a sunny juxtaposition of the darker lyrics and the dreamy pay off chorus. Speaking with Billboard, Kaya added that the song and video are an homage to her home state, playing off “the fantasy people have about this dream place,” and a past relationship that had a former love interest “move to California to figure out what he was going to do with his life.”
Tobias The Owl releases new album A Safe Harbor For Wayward Echoes
Tobias The Owl releases his new album, A Safe Harbor for Wayward Echoes, today on Megaforce Records. The album features special guests Ben Harper, Laura Veirs and Inara George, and was produced, engineered and mixed by Grammy Award winning Sheldon Gomberg (Warren Zevon, Rickie Lee Jones, Ryan Adams).
GAVIN HALEY RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘WEST COAST’
Informed by his clear-eyed musings on human interaction, Gavin Haley weaves personal experiences into timeless narratives that feel universally relatable. A former professional cyclist turned musician, Haley’s genre-bending approach to pop pairs a plethora of contemporary influences with introspective lyrics, underpinned by an enduring sense of hope.
Kaleido release new single & video “My Enemy”, hit the road on Summer Soul Collection Tour
The trials and tribulations of being Rock N’ Roll survivors in an ever-changing Music business has made Stalwart Detroit Rockers Kaleido stronger and tougher, and that is reflected in their muscular new single “My Enemy”, which was produced by Johnny K (3 Doors Down, Disturbed, Pop Evil, Megadeth, Adelitas Way). They are on the road as part of the Summer Soul Collection Tour with September Mourning to support the release, which is now available on all streaming and sales sites.
Kaleido have been pounding away as an independent Rock band for the last 6 years, releasing 2 EPs and an album independently, while touring constantly. They’ve opened for notable bands like Seether, Halestorm, Rob Zombie and Evanescence; and they kicked off 2018 with two performances on the Shiprocked cruise. Recently they played a handful of dates on the final Vans Warped tour.
Sonny Elliot Share Lead Single & Title Track “Broken Glasses” Via Atwood Magazine
UK-based duo, Sonny Elliot, share their new single, “Broken Glasses,” the title track and lead single off their second EP, the follow-up to their debut EP, Under Covers, released last May. Atwood Magazine premiered the track, with praise, stating, “Out now, “Broken Glasses” is an uplifting tale of sorrow and hope – a bittersweet, delicate offer to extinguish darkness with warmth, light, and love – if only for a little while.” Broken Glasses EP is due out October 12th.
Bay Swag and Rich The Kid Stack It Up on New Track “Tetris”
For his new single “Tetris,” BAY SWAG has enlisted RICH THE KID and the video game equivalent of the gorgeous Parental Advisory sticker: the ESRB’s M for Mature rating logo.
In a statement to Complex, Bay Swag recalled laying down the track at Platinum Studio in New York City. “I made ‘Tetris’ while I was at Platinum Studio in NY and after I recorded it I FaceTimed Rich the Kid and he asked for me to send it and then he said, ‘Watch, on your way to school you’re going to be listening to that fire,'” Bay said. ‘He was right, the next day I was.”
KODALINE RELEASES NEW TRACK & MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HEAD HELD HIGH” TODAY
“Head Held High” is a mandolin-driven slice of summer pop with a powerful message guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and is one of the standout tracks on the new album that sees the band stepping in a bold new direction.
Seattle, WA’s Subways On The Sun Premiering New Track; Sophomore Album “Capsize” out September 21
Seattle, WA indie rockers Subways on the Sun will release their sophomore album ‘Capsize’ on September 21st via Spartan Records.
Frontman Erick Newbill says, “We wanted an album opener that was intentionally dramatic, and going to great lengths for love and the longing to feel connected was the right theme to get us there. People, places, and things throughout our lives have such deep meaning, and this song is in many ways a reflection of that.”
A new track off the album titled “Just to Be With You” is premiering today on PopMatters.
The Beach Boys’ Mike Love and Hanson Debut “It’s OK”
Rolling Stone called the track “buoyant,” saying it “captures the sun-kissed vibes of the original while adding some playful pep to the punchy new arrangement.”
The fun, rollicking tune was originally written by Mike Love and Brian Wilson and featured on the Beach Boys 1976 Gold album, 15 Big Ones.
Hear Mike Love, Hanson’s Buoyant New Rendition of Beach Boys’ ‘It’s OK’
Music Video: Surreal’s “Do Better” is a call to elevate & do better
Do Better the new single/video by Surreal is a cosmic call for ascension and elevation. In a world rife with unconscious consumerism he’s radiating the need for awareness through frequency and intention. With media becoming more and more homogenized this song is a reverse hypnosis to break the mold and get the listener into the universal flow of understanding and love.
“Words sometimes fail” says the multidimensional artist. He made the track, wrote the verses and even created the visual that will drop in a few weeks so only having a handful of words over the music was very intentional. “The audience is way smarter than we give them credit for, especially the younger generation. Your vibrations speak louder than your words.” Calling us to Do Better, and find a better way doesn’t need specificity because we all know what we need to do.
It’s a vibe.
Negus Reign Releases Powerful Socially Conscious Song “Freedom Cry”
2018 has been a wonderful year of love, pain, growth and pride. From the success of the long awaited instant classic, Black Panther, which enlightened Kings and Queens across the map to the unjust political issues that thrived to bring a divide between cultures. The hunger to live as our once royal ancestors did, in unison, is at its strongest since the civil rights movement and everyone from athletes to musicians are raising awareness.
Always Never, Toronto’s Indie R&B Phenom, Drops Self-Titled Debut Album
Crafting emotionally complex relationship stories with the delicate melodies of R&B and the sonic heft of trap, Toronto duo Always Never makes music for the post-midnight hours. Culminating a rapid rise that saw the duo rack up tens of millions of streams on all platforms, Always Never shares Always Never, their debut album, premiered by Complex. Collecting 14 story-driven and deeply textured cloud R&B jams, Always Never stands within and apart from the busy Toronto urban music scene, setting itself apart from the crowd with delicate and nuanced vocal performances from singer Patrick Kirschner over bass-heavy, yet somehow light-as-a-feather productions from Dean Guilbault, influenced in equal measure by PartyNextDoor, 6lack, and Metallica. The follow-up to 2017’s Call Me Over EP, the new album boasts previously released tracks such as the viral hit “Wylin’,” which has over 5 million combined streams, and the recent “Dangerous,” which has over 200k combined plays since its release in July, as well as popular singles “Millions,” “No Good,” and “Morgan Freeman.”
Pop Artist Kady Rain Drops NEW Anthem for Rebellion via Pancakes Whiskey
“Full of funky xylophone-esque percussion, spacy synths and an airy, yet strong singing voice; “Bad Kids,” is a fun and clear message of rebellion that you can sink your teeth into and then dance like a maniac. Despite the long, hot season winding down, it’s the perfect summer jam that will travel far into fall and beyond due to the quality of the actual music and unruly spirit.” (Pancakes and Whiskey)
BAILE FUNK PIONEERS OS CRETINOS ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER HOT DANCE HIT
Following the viral success of global hits like “Qual Bumbum Mais Bate,” which has amassed more than 130 million views, and “Estremece Quando Ela Desce,” which garnered 63 million views so far, baile funk legends Os Cretinos has become a household name within the Brazilian Baile Funk scene.
With roots in dance, the collective has carved out a reputation for their unique blend of baile funk which emphasizes strong, driving beats and fresh, uplifting lyrics. The result is a slew of instant hits designed to light up the dance floor.
Imagine Dragons Share Music Video for “Natural” Today
Imagine Dragons’ third studio album, Evolve, has been certified double-platinum within a year of its June 2017 release. Evolve has spent 60 weeks on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums chart, where it currently sits at No. 18. The album is also 10th in the world on Spotify with over 38 million monthly listeners.
Progressive Metal Group ETHERIUS Reveals Stunning New Music Video for “March and Defy”
New Jersey-based progressive metal quartet ETHERIUS are thrilled to release their remarkable new instrumental progressive metal EP, entitled Thread of Life, today. The impressive new five track offering is available to order now via Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play. You can also stream it now via Spotify.
UG Premiere: 'March and Defy' By Etherius
New Jersey four-piece progressive #metal band Etherius have released their EP, titled "Thread of Life." It is now available for order through iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play, and you can also stream it via Spotify at this location. More info available in the link below:https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/progressive_metallers_etherius_released_new_ep_thread_of_life_today_video_for_march_and_defy_launched.html
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Grandmilly & Shozae drop ‘Adventureland’ today
Grandmilly, a Long Island based rapper formerly of RVIDXR KLVN (aka Raider Klan), has been putting out quality projects since 2012– most notably an EP with Bones and a 2015 LP with SageInfinite. Shozae, a producer who is part of Long Island’s Midnite Society, has been a close collaborator of Grandmilly for years.
The new album’s title, ‘Adventureland’ is a nod to a beloved Long Island amusement park as well as the various hip-hop vibes found throughout the LP. Says Shozae, “Every song takes you on a different ride and we take a lot a pride in coming from Long Island. We decided to roll with those two ideas, so it’s us taking you on an adventure through the land we are from.”
LOVA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “IMPRESS MYSELF” TODAY!
Unafraid to sing about important issues, but with a lightness of touch that never comes across as preachy, LOVA’s rapidly carving out a niche for herself as Sweden’s best pop export. Inspired by the musical greats from the 60s and 70s, as well as the melodic magicians of the present day, her brand of emotional pop music feels classic. It’s not about chasing trends, or chucking in today’s go-to sonic signifier for the sake of it, this is minimalistic, organic pop that feels truly universal.
BRING ME THE HORIZON DROPS NEW VIDEO FOR “МANТRA”
“Mantra” is the first single from the band’s forthcoming album amo, available via Columbia Records on January 11, 2019.
The band’s 16-city ‘First Love’ Tour will kick off January 23rd . Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, August 31st at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
Arthur Nasson Shares “Books About It Pt. 2” Via PunkNews
Prolific alternative rock artist Arthur Nasson shares “Books About It Pt. 2” off his forthcoming LP Whack Mythology, due out next Friday, August 31st.
New Noise Magazine premiered the video for “All I Seem To Hear” writing, “The song plays out like one big hook, weaving decadent melodies through the steady drum hits. The music video is shot with a psychedelic eye, really giving the tune a serene visual aesthetic.
Nicky Romero & Stadiumx Release Their Country-Inspired Collaboration “Rise” on Protocol Recordings
Nearly three years after their hit collaboration “Harmony,” Nicky Romero and Stadiumx have once again joined forces for their release “Rise,” featuring singer/songwriter Matluck. On “Rise,” the Protocol label boss and Hungarian duo fuse the organic instrumentals of country music with the upbeat, dynamic rhythms of progressive house, all complemented by Matluck’s heartfelt and soulful vocals. Whether belting out this track over the radio or during a live set, “Rise” is guaranteed to bring a smile to your lips. The new track rounds out a busy summer for Nicky Romero, who released his dance/pop collaboration “Me On You” with Taio Cruz as well as the Tomorrowland-themed club anthem “Here We Go” with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike only last month. “Rise” is out on Romero’s imprint Protocol Recordings, the premiere destination for cutting-edge electronic music.
Inspired & the Sleep – ‘Right Place, Right Time’
“Right Place, Right Time is our anthem for forgiveness and heartbreak. It recollects a period in my life where I was deeply in love with an individual that, simply put, didn’t feel the same way about me. I spent so much time, energy, and thoughts into resenting this girl and whoever she wound up with. This song is about the introspective dialog of predicting/hoping for the perfect time and place to communicate my apologies and best wishes. Letting go is ultimately the only answer in order to move on.” – Inspired
Finding New Music in the Algorithm Age
Personalized recommendations, sponsored playlists, and the dominance of streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have changed the experience of music discovery for all of us. Whereas magazines, zines, radio, and something called MTV once offered diverse avenues of exploration for music fans, followed by the heyday of music blogs and music piracy websites like Napster, the algorithm now looms over everyone. There is considerable reason to worry about what that means for up-and-coming artists without major label connections, as well as the landscape of popular music as a whole.
TEN YEARS TODAY RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM
It seems like the stage is the only right place for the three youngsters that call themselves Ten Years Today. On September 21st they are releasing their debut album on which they talk about their daily struggles with life. We all have ‘shit’ going on in life, and these guys have found a way to cope with that shit: music. As a result they give all they have on stage in the form of loads and loads of energy and super catchy powerpopsongs. The boys are inspired by early Arctic Monkeys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers and have been touring with the lads of Otherkin. It’s time for them to cross oceans because their music is boundless!
