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The Blinders release new single ‘Forty Days And Forty Nights’
The Blinders have shared their new single, ‘Forty Days And Forty Nights’, the latest track to be taken from their upcoming album Fantasies Of A Stay At Home Psychopath, out on May 8th via Modern Sky UK.
Rose Cousins’ “The Lullaby (My Oldest Love)” video just released ~ album Bravado out now
The video premiered with Atwood Magazine, who praise how Cousins “investigates the heart-aching exploration that comes to the forefront of your mind when you’re truly alone with poignancy and grace.” The song is featured on Cousins’ new album, Bravado, out now from Outside Music; download or stream Bravado on all major platforms.
25th Annual Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally
Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally (ROTMR) is proud to unveil the full music lineup for the 25th annual event celebrating live music, custom rides, and motorcycle lifestyle. The rally, which will take place at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, is set to return Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, June 14. Individual day passes and full festival passes are available now at www.RotRallyStore.com.
Recently acquired and now produced by Derwood Productions, Republic of Texas Motorcycle Rally looks to offer all two-wheeled enthusiasts—builders, artists, racers, bikers, newbies, gear-heads, and fans alike – four days filled to the brim with eclectic motorcycle showcases, limited edition hot rods, classic cars, and mechanical oddities, as well as multi-genre music performances from historical headliners and local Austin legends, delectable food and drink offerings, exciting on-site activities, and so much more. The weekend event continues to be independently owned and produced by the new Austin-based ownership team.
Idiosyncratic pop persona Alec Baker explores uncertainty on mournful single - ‘Something About You’
Producer and instrumentalist Viktor Jansåker alias Alec Baker, unveils his latest track ‘Something About You’.
Written, and recorded in Malmö, Stockholm, and Gothenburg, Baker takes a mellow approach to his pop aesthetic in this new dreamy record. Combined with sweet-sounding vocals, and ambient synths, ‘Something About You’ tells the story of lovers who are drifting apart but are still holding on to hope.
The Wants (ft. members of BODEGA) share new track “Container”
With The Wants’ debut album Container set for release in just a few weeks time, the band are today sharing the album title track. Where previous single “Fear My Society” cut a foreboding shape, and recent single “The Motor” stood out for its revved-up, uneasy guitar and bass riffs, “Container” is the band at their most complete. Guitarist and vocalist Madison Velding-VanDam’s dead-pan delivery chimes perfectly with his skewed guitar and electronic underbelly. He explains:
UK R&B Rising Star Shamim ‘Option & Priority’ music video
Produced by Amandeep Dhaliwal (A2, Sam Wise), ‘Option & Priority’ is an innovative contemporary R&B offering, led by Shamim’s captivating vocal performance and powerful message of self-worth – the visuals showcase Shamim, flourishing in the sense of power and control that the song alludes to. With its London backdrop, the video is led by woman power vibes.
GARTH BROOKS TO RECEIVE COVETED ICON AWARD AT THE “2020 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”
dick clark productions and NBC announced today that Garth Brooks will receive the coveted ICON Award at the “2020 Billboard Music Awards.” The 19-time Billboard Music Award winner, who joins only eight other artists to ever receive the honor, will also take the stage for a highly anticipated performance.
A true legend, Brooks is the first and only artist in history to achieve eight diamond-certified albums at over 10 million album sales each. He remains the #1-selling solo artist in U.S. history, certified by the RIAA with more than 156 million album sales.
Garth Brooks To Receive The ICON Award At The 2020 Billboard Music Awards
New Pagans release haunting music video for ‘Admire’
One of the most exciting bands to come out of Ireland in recent times, New Pagans have shared the video for their latest single ‘Admire’. It premiered with Clash Magazine who called the band “electrifying”, drawing comparisons to “those lo-fi early Wolf Alice jams or even elements of PIXIES.”
New Taylor Castro Single Out February 24, 2020 – “Girl, Afraid”
Taylor Castro has announced the release of the next single entitled “Girl, Afraid” (PMA Records) from the record of the same name. While Taylor’s well-received debut, Pure (2018), was a peppier and lighter celebration, Girl, Afraid is admittedly darker fare. “On my first album, I was trying to stuff my OCD down and not write about it. I want Girl, Afraid to address this; OCD presents a feeling of being constantly fearful and paranoid, and I want people to know they’re not alone.”
D&B DUO THE PROTOTYPES SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘SHADOWS’
The first offering from the group upcoming new album, ‘Shadows’ is in their own words; “a throwback to the Hardcore scene from the late 90s. With a piano line influenced by pivotal names through the history of the UK’s rave scene such as Vibes & Wishdokta, DJ Dougal, Slipmatt, and Nookie, to which we added a straight-up banger of a bassline”.
Joseph Ashworth debuts on Disco Halal with new EP ‘Breathe’
A five-track release, ‘Breathe’ opens with three versions of the title track. Showcasing his emotive, atmospheric brand of electronica, the first version of the track features the delicate vocals of Vanity Fairy, the second is an instrumental, while the third is a psychedelic remix from Dutch duo Tunnelvisions. Next up, ‘Alternator’ is the most club-ready of the five tracks, masterfully crafted around an infectious acid bassline, before the EP closes out with the progressive vibes of ‘Expectation’.
New Release Born Before 00’s feat. Lyna ‘BOOTY’
“The song is a homage to self-empowerment and inner growth. Lift your head up high and be proud over both the bigger and smaller achievements in life! Don’t forget to have fun along the way” – Born Before 00’s
Born Before 00’s is a happy go lucky homage to the era before the 2000’s. We want to take you back to the time when kids roamed the streets with headphones, listening to the latest music on portable CD players. Adding a retro vibe that transfers your favorite sounds between services to keep your 2020 meticulously created music library on fire.
KOJ SHARE NEW SINGLE “THUNDER” AND REVEAL DETAILS FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM “HOME”
German indie three-piece KOJ share their new single “Thunder” along with a music video. It’s the third single from the bands Long Branch Records label debut album “HOME” coming April 24th, 2020. “Thunder” talks about those sudden changes in life that you didn’t anticipate. It’s the feeling of being completely fine one minute and next thing you know, you feel like your whole world is collapsing. Those moments that feel like a storm that is rolling in so quickly that you didn’t even have the time to prepare yourself for what’s to come. Almost mockingly and in stark contrast to the theme of the song, the music feels very light and up-tempo and more like a dance track. “Thunder” thrives on the interplay of these two opposing forces.
JAWNY RELEASES LATEST SINGLE “ANYTHING YOU WANT”
Delivering a genuinely fresh sound and style with his catchy hooks and sincerity, the 23-year old artist has released “Anything You Want” – the first song since announcing his signing to Interscope. “Anything You Want” is a dynamic fusion of JAWNY’s signature falsetto voice and funky guitar beats- ultimately creating an undeniably catchy love-pop song that you won’t want to turn off.
Icarus Kick Off Decade With Fluttering New Single ‘Fade Away’
Bristol duo Icarus mark their first release of 2020 with new single ‘Fade Away’, out now via FFRR / Parlophone.
A weightless, fluttering electronic track that masterfully combines elements of trance, electronica and house music, ‘Fade Away’ finds the sweet spot between contemplative home listening and visceral club track. It follows on from the melodic ‘Meet Me There’, featuring the emotionally-charged vocals of London singer-songwriter Nathan Ball, with both tracks set to feature on UNFOLD, Icarus’ hotly anticipated new conceptual project.
Chiiild Reveals Storming Debut EP “Synthetic Soul”
Chiiild, Montreal’s genre-bending collective, release their long awaited debut EP, Synthetic Soul, today on tastemaker label Avant Garden (THEY., Emotional Oranges, Slenderbodies). After rolling out a series of singles, including the recent “Hands off Me,” as well as “Darling,” “Back to Life,” and “Count Me Out,” the group is excited to finally share the full EP. Featured in their taste-making “New Noise” column, Wonderland wrote about their hybrid form of music, saying that, “sonically, the slow unfurling tendrils of R&B, psychedelia and soul are perceptible in their heady pop.”
Dancing On Tables are a five-piece pop-rock band from Dunfermline, Scotland, who formed as bored school friends that happened to play the right instruments.
It has been a whirlwind journey for Robbie, Callum, Gregor, Hamish and Reece, which has seen them grow from playing friend’s parties and school halls, to supporting Catfish and the Bottlemen as part of their UK arena tour.
Slayer Tribute released today
“For a long time Slayer are not just metal legends but a household name. Metalheads idolize them, musicians call Slayer “teachers”, orienting towards this band. Hell, even people that far away from this music have heard about this band. Long story short, it’s impossible to overestimate Slayer’s contribution to the music.
In 2018 the band declared about ending their career and after long world farewell tour Slayer honourably left the stage.
With Tribute to Slayer release Antichrist Metalzine pays homage to the band: 26 bands from all over the world, from Australia to Bosnia and Herzegovina will salute to the masters, playing their songs.”
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NOEL GALLAGHER RELEASES “COME ON OUTSIDE”
Noel says of “Come On Outside”: “So I’m rummaging down the back of the couch and found this f*cker!! Maybe the last great Oasis tune? Maybe not.”
YUKSEK UNVEILS NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘NOSSO RITMO’
The result of three years of experimentation and collaboration for no other purpose than shared pleasure, NOSSO RITMO marks a turning point in the story of Yuksek, that of independence and letting go. Detailing how the album came together, Yuksek explains “after the release of my last record I thought I would never do an album again, but I re-discovered the pleasure of making dance music, to share the studio with super talented and lovely artists like Bertrand Burgalat, Fatnotronic, Polo & Pan, to make a track and simply release it on my own label as soon as we are happy with it. And after more sessions with Breakbot, Zombie Zombie and all the amazing guests I have on the record, this album popped up by itself. I only wanted to make tracks with friends and I finally got an album, more easily than anything I did before. No headache, no plan, only music.”
Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn release highly anticipated album ‘Breathing Exercises’
With the duo describing it as “the most honest” they have ever been musically, the 15-track LP is characterised by the combination of sparse, organic instrumentation – delicate piano keys (‘Breathing Exercises’), restrained acoustic guitars (‘Tortoise’) and choir-like vocals (‘Adult Workers’) – with Frankie’s sharp, relatable musings.
Rebecca & Fiona mark first release of 2020 with new single ‘Heart Skips A Beat’
Rebecca & Fiona have unveiled their new single ‘Heart Skips A Beat’, out 28th February via the Swedish DJ and producer duo’s own Big Romantic Music imprint.
Featuring the pair’s own delicate vocals, ‘Heart Skips A Beat’ is a moody breakbeat track that pairs ominous synth pads with a hard-hitting instrumental drop.
KILL ALL THE GENTLEMEN Announce Upcoming Gigs In The UK
Kill All The Gentlemen UK Dates:
07.03 | Yeovil | The Railway
18.03 | Hull | O’Ryleys
19.03 | Nottingham | The Old Salutation Inn
20.03 | Leeds | Santiago’s
21.03 | Glasgow | Audio
22.03 | Newcastle | Trillian’s
28.03 | Tiverton | The White Horse
18.04 | Exeter | Holiofest
24.05 | Exeter | Cavern
20.06 | Treforest (Wales) | Green Rooms
LISTEN – Callum Beattie Swiftly Returns With New Track ‘Play’, Out Now
Written by Callum and produced by David Jürgens at Funk Haus studio, Berlin – ‘Play’ is an irresistible dance-rock anthem, which Beattie likens it to Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic at their best. The opening melodies effortlessly shines through and Callum’s expressive vocal leads the jubilant, catchy chorus. ‘Play’ was inspired by the German capital’s legendary club culture as well as by the theme of unrequited love. Specifically, about a time when Callum made a romantic, spontaneous gesture for a woman he was very attracted to; yet he found out that she had moved on.
D&B DUO THE PROTOTYPES SHARE NEW SINGLE ‘SHADOWS’
The first offering from the group upcoming new album, ‘Shadows’ is in their own words; “a throwback to the Hardcore scene from the late 90s. With a piano line influenced by pivotal names through the history of the UK’s rave scene such as Vibes & Wishdokta, DJ Dougal, Slipmatt, and Nookie, to which we added a straight-up banger of a bassline”.
Nahko And Medicine For The People announces new album ‘Take Your Power Back’
Nahko And Medicine For The People have released their self-reflective new single ‘Twisted’, the newest song from their forthcoming album Take Your Power Back, out 15th May on Medicine Tribe Records/SideOneDummy Records.
Billboard called the song a “self-love anthem”, saying “‘Twisted’ unwraps frontman Nahko’s constant yearning to find love in others before coming to the conclusion that love starts with himself.”
Boston Bun kicks off new decade with feelgood single ‘Forty Deuce’
Boston Bun wraps up a 2-year stretch of back to back dance floor smashers and marks his first release of the new decade with ‘Forty Deuce’, out now via Island Records.
Drawing on the classic ‘French Touch’ sound, ‘Forty Deuce’ is a light, airy disco-house track that’s destined to fill countless dancefloors this summer. Building up in clubs in the past month, the track is off to a flying start with support landing from Jamie Jones, The Black Madonna, TEED, Laurent Garnier, Purple Disco Machine, SG Lewis, Gorgon City, Groove Armada and Horse Meat Disco to name a few.
New Single+Video: LIKE ELEPHANTS – ‘COASTAL DRIVE’
It was a cold summer morning at the coast that inspired the band LIKE ELEPHANTS to write their new song COASTAL DRIVE. The calm sea, the early morning mist, the cold air and the loneliness of the beach are reflected in the sound of the song. In contrast, there is a positive mood that guarantees confidence in a special time. The song was produced by Like Elephants and Christofer Frank. Released on the Vienna record label Las Vegas Records.
Bay Faction (Japanese Breakfast, Beach Bunny, FADER-tipped) | Share New Single
Born out of an online message board looking for bandmates, Bay Faction emerged in the Boston DIY scene in 2015 performing at house shows and small venues in the neighborhood of Allston. Comprised of James McDermott, Kris Roman, and drummer Alex Agresti (who replaced original drummer Connor Godfrey) the band released two EPs, an album entitled Florida Guilt, embarked on a series of tours that helped them develop a cult-like following around the US playing with artists such as Japanese Breakfast, Long Beard and Mister Goblin.
Alt Bloom Releases New Single “Damn Baby”
LA-based Alt-R&B artist Alt Bloom released his new track “Damn Baby” today via Big MTN Records. The track encapsulates singer/songwriter Ethan Thompson’s nostalgia for LA weather and summer romance, much like his first single of 2020, “West Coast.”
The idea “Damn Baby” came about during a a flight for Alt Bloom. “It was written top to bottom on a plane – I still have a voice memo of me whispering the lyrics into my phone, trying not to tick off my fellow passengers. Hence the line “I’m writing songs ’bout you on the back of a plane. It ended up being one of my favorite tracks to play live.”
Jessie Ware Releases New Single “Spotlight” Today
“Spotlight” sees Jessie return to where she belongs and entirely on her own terms, pulling back the curtain and unveiling what she has been so passionately creating over the last two years. What’s Your Pleasure? is a thank you to those long-term fans for sticking by her.
Listen to indie-folk duo Sea Off’s delicate new single “For Familiarity’s Sake”
Indie-folk duo Sea Offs share their latest single release “For Familiarity’s Sake” from the forthcoming EP ‘En Root’ out March 27th, 2020 via Independent Release. The two have quite an unlikely connection. Rashmit comes from Mumbai and Olivia from Pittsburgh. The two met in college over a love of atmospheric folk and a shared socio-political belief system. Since joining forces, they’ve opened for acts like Girlpool, The Shacks, and Pinegrove.
VANESSA SKANTZE: Luminary Butoh Artist To Release Writhing Treasure Feast April 10th
Writhing Treasure Feast is a soundtrack for the solo dance exploration by activist and luminary Butoh dancer VANESSA SKANTZE. Here Skantze explores the sounds of the fierce beauty, pain, resourcefulness, and resurrection of the land, the people, the creatures, and elements of the original Americas, dancing with the gods of Mexico, North America, and Haiti primarily. Writhing Treasure Feastdraws from the artist’s travels to Mexico and Haiti, her experience and initiation into a Vodou Sosyete (community) in New Orleans, and her residency in Seattle, the traditional land of the Duwamish People.
New Music This Week – Caribou, Lil Baby, Soccer Mommy, and More
New Releases for February 28, 2020 – Here are the AllMusic editors’ picks for the most noteworthy releases this week. Looking for more? Visit our New Releases page.
Cierra Ramirez Releases Debut LP Over Your Head
On the heels of her title-track single/video release “Over Your Head”, Tribeca Music/EMPIRE recording artist Cierra Ramirez today releases her highly anticipated debut LP, Over Your Head by the same name.
The ten-track LP was Executive Produced by The Aristocrats and includes songs by multi-platinum guest producer Harmony Samuels (“Matters” and “Twisted”) and renowned Latin music producer DJ Buddha (“Charlie” featuring Latin hip-hop artist Bulova).
