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OUT NOW: Air Apparent’s Color Dreams EP
After months of teasing with rising hit singles like “Asking You” and “Tokyo,” San Francisco-based producer AIR APPARENT released his latest EP, Color Dreams, earlier today with a feature on Jammerzine’s Test Drive.
“A seven-track bombshell,” Jammerzine’s Ryan Martin wrote on the release. “Color Dreams [is] more of a score for your moment than a straight-up EP.”
MORTIMER DROPS MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LIGHTNING,”
Mortimer reflects, “Lightning is a song I wrote for my wife and I wanted the video to stay true to that. The video features my wife and our children towards the end. I wanted the vibe to feel as natural as possible, with the person I feel naturally comfortable with and around. That person who has been there for me all these years through thick and thin, ups and downs, frowns and laughter. This video is dedicated to her.”
Rapping math professor Chad Rico is prepping for quarterly semester exams with the release of the final four singles from his “12 Weeks of Summer” hip hop music project on Gold & Gems Records. The last assignments include “Still Wit It,” August 9; “Success with the Shade” on August 17; “Wonder,” on August 23 and “Sleep in the Phantom” on August 30. Rico’s “12 Weeks of Summer” has really added up, bringing the total of this musical equation to a blast summation!
Robin Williams’ son, Zak, participated in an online Q & A last Wednesday with the mental health chat community 18percent.
How he coped with his dad’s death
Well I was very traumatized after my Dad’s death and found that teaching financial literacy in prison helped me heal and cope with the trauma. After that I found that being vulnerable and open about my struggles seemed to actually help others. So I just kind of kept on doing it. I love it as I find it healing personally.
Movies with his dad he loves the most
Good Morning Vietnam, The Fisher King, Aladdin
Why he’s become a mental health advocate and how he honors his dad
I decided to become an advocate because I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression personally. Found myself self-medicating and generally unhappy so when it came to speaking about my and my family struggles personally it just sort of clicked. In terms of honoring him personally I have an eleven week old son so at this point it mainly involves being a present father.”
On dealing with crippling depression
I found that the first fix for me was to learn how to not self-medicate. I was masking the pain with alcohol often and that just made things worse. Eating well and getting outdoors around nature is also really helpful for me. If self-medication isn’t an issue then finding opportunities to connect with people is helpful. Also, exercise!
New music: Gabriella Cilmi releases new single ‘The Water’ today through Kin Records
Gabriella Cilmi releases her blues tinged new single ‘The Water’ on August 21st. ‘The Water’ is the second single from Gabriella’s forthcoming EP of the same title, which will be released on November 1st and showcases a more mature and authentic sound from the Australian artist.
A. SWAYZE & THE GHOSTS SHARE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE ‘CONNECT TO CONSUME’
In the words of A.Swayze & the Ghosts: “We have exchanged honesty, beauty, ugliness, boredom–reality–for an abstract museum inside a digitised screen, curated by big business but sustained by us. We have volunteered to pace the halls blindly, loudly. We are promised the pain of life will numb. We are given a rule for everything. We submit, we succeed. We do not feel; we do not need to anymore. We have accepted the prison and adorned the uniforms under the guise of convenience. We have connected and now we will consume.”
“Full of poise and melodrama. We’ll definitely be following 5K HD as the year progresses…” Clash Magazine
“‘Crazy Talk’ is a perfect piece of pop for those who enjoy being confronted by a left-field gaze.” The Line Of Best Fit
ICYMI: Automatic share new video for ‘Too Much Money’
Today, LA post-punk trio Automatic shares a new video. “Too Much Money,” directed by SAMSONITE, is a lo-fi journey around Los Angeles through the eyes of a Bowie-inspired photographer. The video is the second from their upcoming album Signal following “Calling It,” which was released on limited-edition vinyl via Stones Throw Records. The 7″ pressing also features a cover of Delta 5’s “Mind Your Own Business,” which is also now available on all streaming services.
Ed Tattersall reveals brand new video for ‘Clint Eastwood’
Singer songwriter Ed Tattersall has revealed a video for ‘Clint Eastwood’, a dramatic reinterpretation of the Gorillaz’ hit.
Reminder New Single + Video: Ro Bergman – Clouds
Euphorically optimistic, Horizon sees itself as an appeal, life in relation to destiny, to live courageously, and to break up. Within each beginning Ro Bergman presents on his début EP – theres also a sense of an ending drifting along in the background. But its his ability to recognize new horizons, as reflected in the lead single , suitably shot in a Jordanian desert that engages the listener to dream outside the lines, for something more.
New > Lindstrøm > Announces New Album > “On A Clear Day I Can See Forever” > Hear Single
Norwegian artist Lindstrøm will release his sixth solo album, On A Clear Day I Can See You Forever,on October 11th via Smalltown Supersound. Today, he shares the lead single, “Really Deep Snow.
WILDWOOD KIN SHARE VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE ‘BEAUTY IN YOUR BROKENNESS’
“Fleetwood Mac-like harmonies, hints of Fleet Foxes’ desolate, spectral acoustica, echoes of Ben Howard’s richly textured but ramshackle sparseness, a love of Mumfords-like propulsion and explosiveness.” – Sunday Times
“The visuals from the track are memorably unique, and a promising sign of a band who has arrived on the scene with a bang” – Wonderland.
Kris Kelly releases chamber pop album “Runaways” on 8/30 + music video directed by Jack Kubizne
“The album features songs I wrote while traveling South America for 5 years. When I returned home, I recorded the record with a dream team of musicians. “Runaways” features arrangements by John Philip Shenale (Tori Amos), Todd Sickafoose (“Hadestown”, Ani DiFranco) on bass, Brian Griffin (Lana Del Rey, The Lone Bellow, Brandi Carlile) on drums, Dave Levita (Alanis Morrisette) & Benji Lysaght (Father John Misty) on electric guitar, and Dave Palmer (Fiona Apple) on keyboards. It was mixed by Noah Georgeson (Andy Shauf, Joanna Newsom, Devendra Banhart).”
LOWCASTER share thunderous single + new album details on Ripple Music
Recently signed to California-based powerhouse Ripple Music, San Francisco heavy mongers LOWCASTER share all details about their sophomore album “Flames Arise”, due out October 25th. Check out a stunning first single exclusively on Metal Insider!
Behold, as LOWCASTER takes you on an intrepid ride through the heavy metal ages. Wild and flamboyant, ‘Flames Arise’ embraces an infinite love for old school heavy and crying guitars. Go deeper into the album, and you’ll get instantly hooked on its perfect blend of spine-shivering ballads and epic anthems. In between hulkean blows, ghostly guest vocals from BRUME’s Susie McMullan brilliantly add to the overall feeling of infinity and greatness of ‘Flames Arise’. The Bay Area foursome proves to be worthy of the greatest metal acts, crafting a picturesque brand of heavy that is thrilling, legendary and fiercely rock’n’roll all at once!
As well as charting our 20 years of indie band highs and lows it also features my recent suicide attempt and the film is aiming to raise awareness of mental health issues and in particular the high rates of suicide in Men under 50. We are also trying to get the film to a wider audience leading up to World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th 2019.
The Film has already been ranked at No.40 in IMDB’s list of most popular Rockumentaries. Some have described it as Spinal Tap meets One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest and it’s even made the FOX and ABC news networks in the United States.
Lil GotIt & Lil Keed Are Green Screen Godzillas in the “Pop My Sh*t” (Remix) Video
Wielding off-kilter vocals and superior beat-riding skills, Lil GotIt provides a glimpse into the future of Atlanta music. Recruiting his blood brother Lil Keed to spruce up one of his hits, GotIt shares “Pop My Sh*t” (Remix). With a bouncy and sinister piano-led beat courtesy of J.Gramm, “Pop My Sh*t” provides a carnival-like atmosphere for each rapper to show off their inimitable styles–GotIt with an endless font of tumbling flexes, and Keed with a mastery of melodic cadence. In the video, premiered by Complex, the two brothers grow to the size of skyscrapers, towering over the city they plan to dominate with their music.
That Dog Returns With First New Album In Two Decades: “Old LP” Due 10/4 via UMe
that dog. came of age in the 90’s, releasing three critically-acclaimed albums on DGC/Geffen Records between 1993-1997, and toured with artists such as Beck, Weezer, Jawbreaker, Blur, Foo Fighters, The Amps, Wallflowers, and Counting Crows, in addition to opening for Johnny Cash at Carnegie Hall. The idea to regroup for a new album was inspired by the energy of their 2011-2012 reunion shows, as the trio rediscovered the joy of playing together and observed the fervent reactions of their fans. The reunion shows were the spark they needed to start recording again, but from there, it was a slow and deliberate process. “By the end of 2012 we had four songs done,” recalls Waronker. “In 2013, we had a few more. We needed time to let it grow into what it would become. Sometimes it’s hard to get there. Which is kind of the theme of the album.”
AXS Adds Music Industry Veterans to Business Team
AXS, a global leader in event ticketing and ID based technologies, has announced two new additions to its sales team; Shaun Eidson has joined the company as Vice President of Sales for Music, and Stephanie Streeter joins as Senior Director of Sales for Music. These industry standouts bring more than two decades worth of combined experience in the music world across business development, sales, and strategic partnerships. The additions highlight an enhanced focus by AXS on its music segment and the growth of the overall business as the company continues to expand its innovative ticketing platform, driving incremental revenue and ticket sales for its clients. Eidson will develop and manage engagements with music venues, promoters, and artists to implement the AXS platform in markets around the world. With a background that spans e-commerce, artist relations, and business development coupled with previous experience at Eventbrite Music and StubHub, Eidson is uniquely positioned to fuel further growth in the AXS music verticals.
Sorrey previews new single, “Signs”…premieres a hazy video
Sorrey previews “Signs,” a brand new single from their long-awaited forthcoming full-length. Set against the backdrop of an enduring hazy pulse, shimmering guitars and staccato synths cradle lyrics about opening yourself up to recognizing seemingly ethereal suggestions.
Stefflon Don RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘HIT ME up’ TODAY
Birmingham-born and Jamaican-reared Stefflon Don is an award-winning, multi-lingual, and multi-talented rapper, singer and songwriter.
She’s recently added an NME and MOBO Award alongside BRIT’s Critics Choice. BET and Sound Poll nomination to her name; secured a top 10 platinum selling debut single; and has collaborations under her belt with the likes of Drake, Mariah Carey, Skepta, Raye, Giggs, and Mabel. Stefflon has now surpassed 1 billion streams; 1 million subscribers on YouTube; 640 million video views;
Watch the new video for Common Holly’s “Joshua Snakes”
The single comes off her upcoming album, When I say to you Black Lightning, that’s out October 18th on Barsuk Records and Solitaire Recordings in the US (Dalliance Recordings in UK/EU, Royal Mountain Records in Canada, and Remote Control Records in Australia). The video premiered recently on Stereogum saying that it “could be perceived as playful but with a darker substance.”
THE GREAT OLD ONES Reveal Music Video for New Song, ”Nyarlathotep”
The band comments: “We are proud to present you ‘Nyarlathotep,’ a song based on the Lovecraft’s text with the same name. What better than a dark and heavy track to bring us in front of the ‘messenger, heart, and soul’ of the Outer Gods, to sink into madness and the knowledge of occult secrets. Enjoy the encounter, be afraid for your sanity. He is the scourge, he is the wounds, he is the purge, who brings the final dooms.”
Announcing Punk Faction, a book honoring the 90’s punk and alternative scene
In the early 90’s, British Hardcore Press (or BHP as it was more commonly referred to as) was a zine that passionately championed the UK punk and alternative music scene. “Much of my knowledge of music and view of the world is still influenced by those words,” says Frank Turner, who provided the book’s foreword.
