Diawara notes that “‘Bonya’ means respect. This is the most important value that we need to cultivate. I feel like a universal Mother, so I do not worry only for myself, I also worry for our children. They are the adults of the future. The message of the video is that with respect we can solve most of our differences and give back the same.”
Van Goat – New Al bum ‘Follow Me Under’ LP
Follow Me Under, the five-piece’s debut full-length LP, pits thick bass lines against rhythmic trombone; pointed lyrics against verdant harmonies: bursts of liveliness in the first half against bursts of contemplation in the second. Side A, so to speak, is the dancing side, and Side B is the meditative side, but the entire LP creates a shindig all its own, plucking together influences both local and global and mashing them together in a cohesive and sophisticated exertion.
PR: Tommy Swisher (SWISH) Premieres New Single “Honey” With Sticky Visuals
The forward-thinking, genre-bending artist Tommy Swisher (SWISH) returns with “Honey,” a sultry single with an unorthodox visual. Tommy Swisher continues to expand his career as one of the most refreshing and distinctive new voices in contemporary rap. His single “Honey” shows that he hasn’t missed a beat and will continue to deliver with each release.
Thomas Newson and Sam Void Team Up for Danceable, Garage-Inspired House Track “Like That” on Protocol
Thomas Newson and Sam Void are back on Protocol with their dancefloor-friendly, dynamic house track “Like That.” Void teamed up with fellow Dutchman Thomas Newson for a record that breaks the traditional house mold with metallic percussion and UK garage-inspired synths, bringing the heat with a bouncy bassline that makes your body move. The Protocol veteran is still riding the wave from his recent release “Pressure” with Maximals, but this proves he doesn’t plan on resting anytime soon. The different sounds of “Pressure” – a vocal, progressive house gem – and “Like That” define both, Sam and Protocol as leaders at the forefront of the musical diversification going on in modern electronic music. Both Void and Newson will be part of the “Nicky Romero Presents: Protocol x ADE ’18” during the label’s annual showcase at ADE this year, so make sure to witness the magic of their live performances if you’re planning to attend. “Like That” is Thomas Newson’s 3rd release on the label (after 2014’s “Blizzard” and 2015’s “Black”)
BLACKTOP MOJO Announce PledgeMusic Campaign to Fund Upcoming Album
Texas based hard rock band BLACKTOP MOJO has announced PledgeMusic campaign to help fund their upcoming third full length album.
“We’ve been writing and cutting demos in preparation for the third record , and we’re really excited about the direction of the new material. We’re also thrilled to have so much support from our family of Fans and friends” – Blacktop Mojo
US Hard ‘n’ Heavy Metal Group REAR NAKED CHOKE Release Single ‘Suicide Betsy’
Rear Naked Choke have released the single Suicide Betsy, a track from their forthcoming self-titled album to be released worldwide via Sliptrick Records on October 2nd. The track tells you all you need to know about the band, great riffs, dynamic feel and a cooler than thou fuck you attitude.
Spotify to Allow Independent Artists To Upload Their Own Music
Spotify has today launched a new feature which will enable independent artists to upload tracks to the service directly – without any requirement for a third-party aggregator or record label.
The feature currently remains in invite-only beta mode – with a few hundred US artists being ushered in – but Spotify says that, in the future, it will “bring upload to even more artists, labels, and teams”.
Tsabz – ‘Find Yourz’
“Find Yourz” by Tsabz follows a very simple structure that is refreshingly straight-forward and intuitive. More importantly, it really highlights Tsabz amazing vocal style, showcasing the artist’s willingness to experiment with new ideas and creative solutions. This song was written right after a break up. Tsabz describes, “As I was in the studio I was having writer’s block, so I just got on the mic and freestyled all my exact thoughts. I didn’t try to be poetic or rhyme I just sung how I felt.” She says the song is more of a feeling than it is a song. The song is called “Find Yourz” because this was her first time really letting loose and recording in a studio, it was her just finding her own voice not just out loud, but internally through singing on the mic.
