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Jonah Tolchin’s ‘Fires For The Cold’ Out Via Yep Roc Records; Fall Tour Starts September 27
Featuring nine original compositions and a cover of Little Feat’s “Roll Um Easy,” Fires For The Cold is a reflection of the conflicts that engulfed Tolchin over the last few years. “Every record I make is like a record in time,” Tolchin explains. “I found that for myself, and for this record, it has been important to delve into the depths of my emotions and confront them head on. The album became a healing process.”
Recorded at Carriage House Studios, the album features many notable guests, including Jackson Browne and Rickie Lee Jones, who provide backing vocals on “Roll Um Easy.” Sara Watkins lends backing vocals and plays violin on “Supermarket Rage” and “Honeysuckle.” The set also features A-list players, including Jay Bellerose (drums), Little Feat guitarist Fred Tackett, Greg Liesz (steel guitar), and Ben Peller (guitar).
DREAM DALI ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO LITTLE LIGHTS
The video for Little Lights is a true ode to their surrealist namesake Salvador Dali, with its use of found Dadaist clips to reflect the eerie, supernatural vibe of the song. The flashing lights and spooky, strange, out-of-context footage work seamlessly with the music and complement the mood perfectly.
Desecrated Grounds: Release Video Systema Perimetr
Finnish Extreme Metallers Desecrated Grounds have just released their first music video for the track Systema Perimetr. The song is the first single from their upcoming second full-length album. Systema Perimetr is a song about the threat of nuclear holocaust and the fallibility of the human race; by making artificial intelligence a master of life and death. If the world weaponizes AI, this can be a future scenario.
Swedish artist/producer Kleerup releases new single – ‘Lovers Table’
On September 18th, celebrated Swedish producer/artist Kleerup will release his anticipated new single ‘Lovers Table’ featuring UK dance-pop act AlunaGeorge through Norwegian label U OK? (boy pablo, Gundelach). ‘Lovers Table’ is the first single to be released from Kleerup’s new album due for release at the end of 2019.
ICYMI: Automatic share title track from debut album “Signal” out September 27th on Stones Throw Records
Today, LA post-punk trio Automatic shares a new song. “Signal,” the title-track from their upcoming debut album, captures the feeling of being trapped in the drudgery of a mundane life. “The song is about trusting ourselves and listening to the signs that will uncover our true purpose.” The band says. “Sometimes it’s hard to see signals, and if you do, it can be even harder to choose whether or not to listen.”
BETHLEHEM CASUALS – Psych-Jazz Oddballs Announce ‘Change’ + Autumn UK Dates
Hailing from Manchester, Bethlehem Casuals are a veritable bag of psych-jazz rock oddballs.
Proof that seven heads are always better than one, the group have been magnetising audiences across the North of England and beyond with their infectiously idiosyncratic compositions, strung-out live shows and, of course, their notably laid-back nature. It’s in the name.
Guy Sebastian announces exclusive London headline show
Australia’s most successful male pop singer, songwriter and producer Guy Sebastian has announced his eagerly awaited return to the UK, where he will perform an exclusive headline show at HEAVEN on Thursday 5th December 2019.
Zeb Samuels ‘Lost In My Dreams’ (Deep Heads)
‘Lost in my Dreams’ is the first single release taken from the highly anticipated debut album ‘Hope & Light’ from Deep Heads label boss, Zeb Samuels.
The track is drenched in delicate pads and low end that give the recording an abundance of warmth.
Here for ‘Lost in My Dreams’, we hear Zeb switch from spoken word on the verses and then to singing the choruses.
Slacker-shoegazers BDRMM sign to Sonic Cathedral and release new single ‘Shame’
bdrmm combine a flair for weaving together dreamy sonic textures and introverted small-town sketches, channelling hazy adolescent disconnection into a washy synthesis of Beach House, jangly slackers DIIV and otherworldly shoegazers Slowdive. They’ve found a kindred spirit in cult shoegaze label Sonic Cathedral (Spectres, Lorelle Meets The Obsolete, Echo Ladies), to whom the Hull based quintet have signed.
Now & Then” is a yearning, lush track from Willis
Made up of five Alabama locals, WILLIS effortlessly blends surf and indie rock influences with soulful melodies, catchy hooks, and improvisational solos to deliver unique works of art to the world.
WILLIS is comprised of Murphy Billings (26) Bass & Vocals, Glenn O’Steen (24) Drums, Will O’Steen (20) Synth, Edward Armstead (26) Guitar, and Trey Murphy (24) Guitar.
CELINE DION RETURNS WITH THREE DYNAMIC NEW SONGS FROM HER FORTHCOMING ALBUM
Global superstar Celine Dion has released three new tracks from her highly anticipated album, Courage, today via Sony Music Entertainment Canada/Columbia Records. “Imperfections,” “Lying Down” and “Courage” are new tracks from the eclectic album, each representing an exciting new creative direction for Celine. A mix of beautiful ballads and edgy up-tempo tracks, Courage is her first English album in 6 years and will be available everywhere November 15th. Courage is available for preorder now HERE.
Ride With Me was written after mental health took away one of Pecky’s good friends in 2017. Amongst other-worldy waves of electronica and tender guitar lines contains a powerful message. Pecky’s pensive resolve is about holding on to life even when things are looking down and that there will always be people there to pick you up when you’re feeling low. As a writer in isolation the song also sends positive vibes along its ascending melody of love and support to friends and family and all those close to you.
Liam Maye (Pop – USA/Switzerland) – Debut single ‘Take It All’ out now!
Born and raised in Chicago and now based in Bern, Switzerland, twenty-one year old Liam Maye started off writing songs on his guitar at the age of 15. Over the past few years he has been honing his sound and production skills, finding ways to package his extraordinary ideas.
Growing up between cultures and countries has certainly helped this prolific artist finding his very own niche in today’s pop music scene. Inspired by The Weekend’s productions, Michael Jackson’s performance and the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ energy, the young man’s music bridges the gap between all different kinds of genres and finds its common ground in his unique voice.
Rod Stewart To Release New Orchestral Album With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra On November 22
Sir Rod Stewart (knighted in 2016) celebrates 50 years as a solo artist this year. The legendary singer-songwriter is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with more than 250 million records sold worldwide during a stellar career that includes nine #1 albums and 26 Top 10 singles in the U.K. Plus, 17 Top 10 albums and 16 Top 10 singles in the US. Rhino will honor the legendary singer-songwriter with a new album that lets fans hear Stewart’s biggest hits in a newly imagined way.
Rod Stewart with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Out November 22
Djunah share new single “Nurse and Nun”
Recorded by Kurt Ballou from Converge and mastered by the legendary Bob Weston, Ex Voto is a full-force barrage of emotional expressions of deep pain, intense sexuality, and personal and political power. Diane’s voice frequently shifts from throat-wrenched whispers to explosive ranting, the melodic line often warping under the weight of her words (exemplified on the album’s first single “Animal Kingdom”).
EGGS OF GOMORRH: Swiss black/death horde to kick off West Coast Tour this October
EGGS OF GOMORRH will kick off their Outpregnated Mass Excision West Coast Tour next month. Having Seattle based black/death entity Putrid Temple as the main supporting act, the Swiss terror invoking cult will bring their dreadful sonic assault to four different places in California.
Outpregnated Mass Excision West Coast Tour 2019 w/ PUTRID TEMPLE:
10.15 @ 5 Star Bar – Los Angeles, CA
10.16 @ Till Two Club – San Diego, CA
10.17 @ The Caravan – San Jose, CA
10.18 @ Never Surrender Pre-fest – Oakland, CA (without Putrid Temple)
Soulful British songwriter Mike Dignam to release new song and video ‘Under The Influence’ [18th September]
“Under The Influence” was entirely self-produced so I’m unbelievably proud of it. It’s the first record I’ve ever produced and I’ve since gone on to produce my entire album, which will be out early 2020.
Having been away for nearly 3 years now, it feels more important to me than anything I’ve put out so far, and definitely my best works to date. The song is about the idea of heartbreak having control over you, like alcohol or substance abuse, a drug and asking to be excused for out of character actions because this feeling has completely taken over.”
Sean Kingston & Ananya ‘Drop Day Goes By’
Rising pop sensation Ananya Birla and multi-platinum Jamaican/American hitmaker Sean Kingston and have released their highly anticipated single “Day Goes By”, out now via Universal Music/Island Records.
Alice Boman Announces Debut LP Produced By Patrik Berger (Charli XCX, Robyn, Carly Rae Jepsen) ‘Dream On’ Out Jan. 17th Via PIAS, Shares “Wish We Had More Time” Via Gorilla vs. Bear
