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GoGo Penguin Release New Single “Ocean in a Drop” from New EP out 10/4
Today, UK-based trio GoGo Penguin (pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob Turner) release the new single “Ocean in a Drop,” taken from their new EP Ocean in a Drop: Music for Film (out October 4th via Blue Note Records). The track follows the first single “Time Lapse City,” which was acclaimed by BrooklynVegan, Jazziz, and EARMILK, who praised the band’s “reputation of producing groovy, jazz-tinged music with an astounding level of creative vitality.”
JOHN THE BLIND RETURNS WITH “THE RUNNING”
“People aren’t always upfront about the way they feel,” says John The Blind. “Love and sex would be a lot easier if everyone was transparent. [‘The Running’] is about what I was going through. The woman I was dating knew the whole time that it was never going to work out and kept me in the dark.”
The Outfit Release New Single “Viking”
The Outfit, from Chicago, have been creating a buzz since coming on to the rock scene. Their first single “Soldier Boy,” released in 2018, secured the #34 spot on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart. The band isn’t re-inventing the wheel, and it never tries to; that’s its charm. The three words to describe the band are Original, Bold, Rock. The Outfit shows they have the chops of veteran musicians, yet the forward thinking attitude to make an impact with a fresh unique sound for today’s music scene.
SAMM HENSHAW RELEASES NEW SONG “ONLY ONE TO BLAME”
“Like some of the greats such as Amy Winehouse, Samm finds the perfect balance between his dark lyrics and uplifting instrumentals, luring you in with his rich, soulful vocals.”
-VOGUE
“Samm Henshaw has one of those voices that leaves an indelible mark.”
-THE FADER
“Warm like the sun…brings a show stopping level of emotion to the table.”
-i-D
“Samm Henshaw is the Pharrell-endorsed soul artist about to go global.”
-GQ
Swearingen & Kelli Release New Album Cold-Hearted Truth
Nashville-based duo Swearingen & Kelli are releasing their new album Cold-Hearted Truth. The pair’s most collaborative album to date, Cold-Hearted Truth merges the talents of two artists — both of whom enjoyed acclaimed solo careers before partnering up for Swearingen & Kelli’s 2013 debut — into a singular sound filled with close harmonies, swooning pedal steel, gospel piano, analog production, and storytelling both autobiographical and character-driven.
FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM “ALL THE FEELS”
Fitz and the Tantrums have also announced a 2020 headline tour, in support of their new album with Twin XL opening. The cross-country trek will kick off on February 7 and wrap on March 13. Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning Tuesday, September 24 at 8:00am local time, and general on-sale begins Friday, September 27th at 10:00am local time.
CASHMERE CAT’S PRINCESS CATGIRL OUT NOW ON MAD LOVE/INTERSCOPE RECORDS
“I’m a Norwegian boy, but I’m also a digital cat. PRINCESS CATGIRL is the album we made together!!” explains Cashmere Cat.
BLINK-182’S NEW ALBUM NINE OUT NOW
In support of the new album, blink-182 is confirmed for a special halftime performance of “I Really Wish I Hated You” during Monday Night Football on September 23. Fans can catch the performance on the Genesis Halftime Show during the Chicago Bears vs. the Washington Redskins game. Additionally, the band is set to headline the official TwitchCon party on September 28 at San Diego, CA’s Petco Park.
FINNEAS Releases ‘I Don’t Miss You At All.’
Today, 22-year-old songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist FINNEAS, returns with “I Don’t Miss You At All,” another moody and infectious cut taken from his highly anticipated debut EP, Blood Harmony, out on October 4.
MONSTA X RELEASE NEW SONG “LOVE U” & WILL.I.AM REMIX OF HIT SINGLE “WHO DO U LOVE?” TODAY
“LOVE U” highlights the inimitable vocal interplay between the group’s members as hypnotic harmonies bounce over buoyant production. Everything builds towards the cheeky, clever, and catchy chorus, “I really wanna love you, but I can’t say the word I want to, because they won’t play it on the radio, but I know you know.” Meanwhile, will.i.am adds a new dimension altogether to “WHO DO U LOVE?” Not only does he flip the beat, but he provides his own slick and swaggering verse. In addition to clocking a cumulative total of 22 million streams, the original has been rising the chart at Top 40 Radio heading towards Top 25. This achievement cemented Monsta X as “only the second K-Pop group ever to enter the Top 40 Airplay Chart.”
Samm Henshaw releases soulful new track ‘Only One To Blame’
Harnessing a transcendent vibe, ‘Only One To Blame’ sees Henshaw deliver four-and-a-half minutes of rousing soul music. An undeniably feelgood affair, the track’s lyrics confront mistakes made in the past, while remaining ultimately positive for the future. It follows on from last month’s ‘The World Is Mine’, a well-received single draped in classic soul sensibilities, displaying a musical maturity far beyond Henshaw’s years.
Australian Pop Punk band Nautical Mile announce debut with new video
The band have been hard at work on their debut record, The Only Way Is Through, which is due out on October 25th, 2019.
