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Ron Pope’s “My Wildest Dreams” video premieres via The Tennessean

“After my daughter was born, I was incapable of writing,” Pope explains, “Having a new child was so all-consuming that I couldn’t focus on anything else. Finally, I decided to write a song explaining what I was feeling in those first few months with this beautiful new being in my home.”

EXPERIMENTALIST JARBOE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM, “ILLUSORY,” ON APRIL 17TH

Jarboe needs no introduction. As a torchbearer for avant-garde music, she is no stranger to Consouling Sounds as well. After the fantastic split 10″ release with Father Murphy, the label is truly honored to be collaborating with Jarboe on her new album Illusory that will be released on April 17th.

Illusory truly is an engaging album, where the textures of the music interact with Jarboe’s almost haunting vocals in a remarkable way. Her constant forward thinking approach makes it feel like traveling through uncharted territory, where her siren-like voice leads the way. Or perhaps, as the dark and brooding nature of the album captivates you, will lead you astray.

Zachery Allan Starkey Announces New LP

Zachery Allan Starkey has released the first single, “No Security” off of his upcoming album, FEAR CITY. The single premiered with The Brvtalist. Composed, performed, and produced by Starkey using analogue synthesizers, drum machines, and guitars, “No Security” is a dark, propulsive, mesmerizing industrial techno track that fills the room with a vibrant, mystifying energy.

GRISELDA RELEASE HYPE WILLIAMS DIRECTED VIDEO FOR DR BIRD’S

Obsidian debuted first video-single “Static Waves”

On the verge of a new decade in metal music, French Progressive Metalcore Unit Obsidian embraces many influences, from post-hardcore to ambient, djent or progressive scenes and merges them into one defined style. Their music is organic, moving constantly between spacious contemplation to forefront rhythmics.

King Khan & The Sadies announce split 7″ single

King Khan and The Sadies are proud to announce a split 7″ single, to be released digitally and on limited-edition brown vinyl on January 24 via Khannibalism / Ernest Jenning Record Co. / Sadisks. King Khan is joined by Mary Simich and Natalia Avelon on the A-side, “Old Gunga Din,” while The Sadies alone are featured on “The Most Despicable Man Alive.”

Lil Randy Motivates Us In, “Mama I Made It” (Official Music Video)

LA-based indie pop/r&b Rituals of Mine share analog electronic “HEAVYWEIGHT” remix

“Note the name Terra Lopez now as there’s the feeling that the Californian singer/songwriter has the talent to, eventually, make an impression on the mainstream” – BBC

Rituals Of Mine has released their analog electronic “HEAVYWEIGHT” remix by electronic producer Alec Ness (Dizzy Fae). You can listen here. The track is the third remix of a monthly series of remixes for their ‘SLEEPER HOLD’ EP.

Amyl and The Sniffers Announce Spring Tour, Including Coachella

2020 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
4/10: Coachella – Indio, CA
4/11: Rickshaw Stop – San Francisco, CA
4/12: Aladdin Theater – Portland, OR
4/13: Richshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
4/14: Neumos – Seattle, WA
4/17: Coachella – Indio, CA
4/19: Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
4/20: Ottobar – Baltimore, MD
4/21: Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
4/23: Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY
4/25: Great Scott – Allston, MA
4/26: Foufounes Electriques – Montreal, QC
4/28: Opera House- Toronto, ON
4/29: Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
4/30: Deluxx Fluxx – Detroit, MI
5/01: Lincoln Hall – Chicago, IL
5/02: Turf Club – St. Paul, MN
5/04: Barracuda – Austin, TX
5/05: Barracuda – Austin, TX

TOXIC HOLOCAUST To Play Special Show In Brooklyn With Japanese Thrash Metal Legends Sacrifice This Friday

Crossover thrash unit TOXIC HOLOCAUST will play a special show in Brooklyn, New York Friday January 10th with Japanese thrash metal icons Sacrifice. Set to take place at Market Hotel, the performance serves as Sacrifice’s first ever show on US soil. Additional support will be provided by Philadelphia blackened punk metallers Devil Master and Boston occult hardcore punk unit Sadist.

TOXIC HOLOCAUST:
1/10/2020 Market Hotel – Brooklyn, NY w/ Sacrifice, Devil Master, Sadist
w/ Soulfly, X-Method, Madzilla, Skinflint, Systemhouse 33

KENDRA SCOTT PARTNERS WITH COLUMBIA RECORDS TO EMPOWER FEMALE ARTISTS WITH THE LAUNCH OF SPOTIFY’S “RADIANT”

KENDRA SCOTT has partnered with Columbia Records to launch the “Radiant” playlist, which is dedicated to spotlighting the best rising stars in female pop music. In support of the partnership, Kendra Scott invites customers to follow the “Radiant” playlist on Spotify or Apple Music to receive 15% off their purchase in any one of the 100+ Kendra Scott stores nationwide. The partnership and promotion will conclude on February 6th, 2020.

GROUPLOVE RETURN WITH “DELETER”

Fueled by pounding keys, squalling guitar lines, and lightning-fast drumming, “Deleter” marks an unapologetically relentless new song from Grouplove. Recorded at El Paso, TX’s famed Sonic Ranch with producer Dave Sitek (TV On The Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Weezer), the track heralds the Los Angeles-based band’s highly-anticipated new album, due later this year. On the personal, political and powerful track, the voice of Christian Zucconi questions everything around him: faith systems, his sense of belonging, communities, his own psyche.