Born as a son of a Baptist, TOLLIVER
As the son of a Baptist pastor and gospel singing music, LA-based frontman TOLLIVER certainly takes a lot of influence from his religious background when composing his music. Filled with a grand and broad sense of atmosphere, the alt-RnB artist almost looks to contradict his own strict childhood as he releases his debut EP ‘RITES’, a collection that pays homage to late-night parties and anonymous sex.
T.I. & YOUNG THUG TEAM FOR “THE WEEKEND” VIDEO
This morning (10/16), Tip “T.I.” Harris partnered with Billboard for the premiere of the official video for “The Weekend ft. Young Thug,” the latest single off his tenth studio album, Dime Trap (10/5). “The Weekend” was produced by Swizz Beatz and the video was directed by Kid Art.
Georgi Kay breaks out, new video at EARMILK
Georgi Kay is a bit of a legend. She’s performed on a Grammy nominated single, been nominated and won a number of songwriting awards, and is scheduled to head out on tour with Peter, Bjorn & John. The first single for her new record, Where I Go To Disappear, premiered at Billboard, and we’ve got the video for her second single premiering at EARMILK. “Toxins” is a smoldering pop song, with a pulsing rhythm section, and glistening synths that recall Oneohtrix Point Never, backdropping Kay’s iconic vocal.
Ian William Craig shares new single, ‘Thresholder’ LP out Nov 2 on 130701
Eighteen months on from his last new release and in advance of next year’s brand new full-length, Vancouver-based singer / composer Ian William Craig returns with a between-albums release that collects together eleven previously unreleased tracks. Entitled Thresholder, the record sees Craig return towards the smudged and scoured beauty of his 2016 opus, ‘Centres’, a record which was universally acclaimed, making many end-of-year lists – including the likes of Rolling Stone, Uncut, The Wire, The Quietus, The 405 and Drowned In Sound. Thresholder is released on vinyl and digital formats, with the former packaged in gorgeous inner / outer sleeve artwork from Ian.
TWENTY ØNE PILØTS MAKE STUNNING GLOBAL IMPACT WITH ACCLAIMED NEW ALBUM “TRENCH”
Twenty One Pilots have made a stunning global impact with the release of their acclaimed new LP, TRENCH. The collection, which earned the GRAMMY® Award winning duo of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun their biggest sales week ever in the U.S., sold 175,000 units in its first week. An extraordinary achievement for the Columbus, OH band who moved 135,000 copies of TRENCH in pure album sales without the aid of a ticket / album bundle for their highly anticipated worldwide headline “Bandito Tour.”
JIBE FRONTMAN INVOLVED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Jibe, The Dallas Texas alt-rock band has been forced to cancel their upcoming tour dates with Candlebox due to a serious motorcycle accident involving the band’s frontman Joe Grah. Grah was struck head-on by a car, breaking his collarbone, left thumb, right hand, broken ribs and foot as well as suffering internal bleeding. Grah will be in multiple surgery’s next week and has weeks of recovery ahead of him making it impossible to do the four scheduled shows with Candlebox.
NATHAN OWEN RELEASE’S VIDEO FOR “THE THINGS WE LEFT BELOW”
Think of someone or somewhere that brings you a feeling of ease, and excitement, and escape from whatever life is for you right now. Whether it’s the dog you had as a child, the secluded place you and your friends could go to be away from adults, the garage where you started your first band, your best friend on a desert camping trip…whatever takes you to that place where nothing else seems to exist or matter, that’s what I wanted to capture with “The Things We Left Below”. It could be a love song, or an ode to a special friendship. I started writing it on my ukulele sitting next to Echo Park Lake with my dog on a breezy day, which I suppose set the tone of the lyrics.
LA indie-pop newcomers NOBODY BUT YOU release “echo park bar”
Los Angeles’ nobody but you just released their debut single “Echo Park Bar” on all major streaming platforms. Nobody But You is set to release their first single in October of 2018 with a debut EP in early 2019.
Rising Metal Outfit HALLOW POINT Reveal Eerie “A Quiet Place” Inspired Music Video
St. Louis-based modern metal group HALLOW POINT recently kicked off the first leg of their current U.S. tour, hitting several major cities before coming to an end in Louisville, KY on October 27. The second leg of the tour kicks off in Chicago, IL on November 30, and will visit more cities before ending on December 8 in Kirksville, MO. See below for the full tour routing!
Loop Pedal/Pop Artist Sydney Wright Survives Hit and Run, Releases NEW Single via PopMatters
Between her latest releases, Wright endured a harrowing experience on June 30, 2018: a hit and run accident in downtown Austin. Surviving several severe injuries and surgeries. including four rods in her right leg, screws in her ankle, a wrist splint, a compound ankle fracture, broken tibia, multiple wrist and lumbar fractures, Wright is still pressing on and releasing music throughout the Fall.
Lil Durk Announces STTS 3 Release Date, Shares “Rockstar” ft. Lil Skies
Starting his career as a promising rapper in Chicago’s “Class of 2012” wave of drill rappers, Lil Durk established a massive and eager fanbase with his soaring melodies and raw honesty. Continuing an acclaimed and popular series of projects he started as a 21-year-old in 2013, Lil Durk officially announces Signed To The Streets 3, his upcoming project. Featuring a star-studded guest list of newcomers and established icons alike, Signed To The Streets 3 is a coronation for Lil Durk, affirming his position as a major rap star and confirming his influence on a new generation of melodic street rappers. The upcoming album features popular previously-released singles like the Future-featuring “Spin The Block,” which has over 11.5 million views on YouTube, the recently released “Downfall,” with guest spots from Young Dolph and Lil Baby, and the slow-burning hit “Home Body,” featuring Gunna and TK Kravitz, which has over 5.4 million plays on Spotify and is currently burning up rap radio. Signed to the Streets 3 releases on November 9th via Alamo/Interscope.
ELLE KING RELEASES ALBUM “SHAKE THE SPIRIT” OUT TODAY ON RCA RECORDS
Three-time Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling recording artist Elle King today releases her much-anticipated, critically-heralded second studio album SHAKE THE SPIRIT via RCA Records.
QUAVO PENS TRACK FOR ESPN AND LEBRON: QUALITY CONTROL PARTNERS WITH ESPN MUSIC
ESPN Music will be collaborating with Quality Control Music artists throughout the season to celebrate marquee match ups. This Saturday LeBron James takes the court for his first regular season home game against the Houston Rockets, and LeBron fan and friend Quavo recorded an original track to celebrate the debut, which will air on ESPN Saturday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 PT/10:30 ET on ESPN. This collaboration with Quavo represents the first of the series of the Quality Control Music partnership with ESPN, and will continue to feature different Quality Control artists contributing verses throughout the season, all produced by DJ Durel.
Electro-Pop Powerhouse, CAR ASTOR Premieres Video For “Girlfriend”
Electro-pop powerhouse CAR ASTOR (formerly known as SEE) has premiered a new video for her song “Girlfriend” via Substream Magazine this week. The futuristic and tense video features stark and haunting cinematography, dazzling choreography, and impressive 3D/CGI special effect work. The visual perfectly represents the insatiably catchy song, accenting the electronic and angry vibes the tracks exudes.
PREMIERE: Car Astor is taunted by dancing lights in “Girlfriend” video
