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Out Now – Oracle Sister’s debut EP ‘Paris I’
Today (July 8th) Parisian trio Oracle Sisters release Paris I, their debut via NYC independent label 22TWENTY, as well as final single Honest Man
EMPEROR PENGUIN WANT TO TAKE YOU FOR A RIDE
Critically acclaimed power pop dynamos Emperor Penguin are back! The new EP Taken For a Ride is out now on Savage Frenzy Recordings!
The EP comprises four guitar-driven tracks dealing with everything from alien abduction to soft drink consumption in swinging London. It’s available to download and stream at EmperorPenguin.Bandcamp.com and from all the usual outlets. Lead track ‘Tuesday’s World’ features star guest Lisa Mychols ‘The Queen of Power Pop’ on vocals.
KACIMI feat. Biche | New single “Il venait d’avoir 20 ans”
KACIMI unveils ‘Il venait d’avoir 20 ans”, a new single taken from his album “Gyrophare’, featuring with Biche.
On a cool, slightly psychedelic jazz background, on the small stage of a poorly lit private club, KACIMI recounts his tangible dreams of a man facing his first adult steps. Under this black sun, nobody listens to him, only a mischievous sax, a sacred guitar and a tender vibraphone come mingle into the conversation, like bittersweet pleasures. Alexis Fugain, from the band Biche, sprinkles these reflects with almost biblical choirs.
MAJOR LAZER ‘LAY YOUR HEAD ON ME (FEAT. MARCUS MUMFORD)’ REMIX EP OUT NOW
Major Lazer today release the remix EP of their latest single “Lay Your Head On Me” featuring Marcus Mumford today—listen here. With its themes of mental health and support, the original track has resonated with fans worldwide. This remix EP includes the previously released Lost Frequencies Remix and Marcus Mumford’s acoustic version of the track, as well as a brand new Major Lazer VIP mix alongside new remixes of the track courtesy of French producer Myd, Grammy-winner Jacques Lu Cont and Singaporean DJ/producer Big Kid.
[Out Today] Mali-Koa (800K+ on socials) shares uplifting pop banger “Me Before You”
Brightening up 2020 so far with singles “Dancer” and “Some Things”, London-via-Sydney artist Mali-Koa delivers her latest beautiful effort “Me Before You” – the third from her highly anticipated forthcoming debut album.
Tally Spear releases brand new single ‘Oddball’
Tally Spear has released her new single ‘Oddball’, the latest track to be taken from her forthcoming EP Tally out August 14th.
‘Oddball’ is a bold pop track with a grandiose theatrical rock touch, which celebrates the unique and different with Tally’s commanding vocals.
New Music/Out Today – eli moon ‘killmeinmysleep’ 10.07.2020
Moon quotes on the track: “I wrote and produced ‘killmeinmysleep’ from the bedroom in my childhood home. The song is an introspective expression of the both the inner turmoil I face everyday with not wanting to deal with people and the self-sabotaging results of that behavior. With all that’s going on in the world today, I think it’s fair to say we have all found ourselves feeling claustrophobic and out of touch with reality and if this song can help ease the tension for just one individual, then I have done my job.”
NEW SINGLE // We Are Waves – “Selva” (post punk, retrosynth. MeatBeat Records)
SELVA was mostly written by Fabio Viax, We Are Waves’ head and founder, during his Covid’s days of solitude and separation. It’s a song that tries to look into the future, even when it looks and feels so dark, scary and totally uncertain.
NAIM RECORDS’ HARRY JAY-STEELE RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘WISH FOR ONE NIGHT’
Today 10th July, East London based songwriter, guitarist and producer Harry Jay-Steele returns with Wish For One Night –
JULS UNVEILS NEW SINGLE ‘BLESSED’ FEATURING MIRAA MAY & DONAE’O
’BLESSED’ is the brand new track by leading artist, producer & DJ Juls, live across all DSP’s today. The single arrives on the onset of post lockdown measures and enlists the help of Algerian-British singer/songwriter Miraa May and UK veteran rapper/singer Donae’O.
The Driver Era Escapes In New Single “Take Me Away”
Known for genre-bending preferences and a diverse style, brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch take us away on their new single with floaty, electro-pop synths alternated with laid-back beats, keys and electric guitar reminiscent of a West Coast summer. Languid vocals and long instrumental verses make this track perfect for uncertain times– an enticing escape into both the past and a future just beyond reach.
NEW MUSIC // Selmer – “Before You Marry A Person”
Nostalgia is a recurring theme in Oslo-based artist Selmer’s songwriting. For his latest single, “Before You Marry A Person”, he’s throwing himself all the way back to a time in his childhood where he thought every relationship he had would inevitably lead to marriage. An outdated, heternormative trope instilled in children thanks to an overzealous society.
RISING IRISH STAR CIAN DUCROT SHARES ‘STARTED IN COLLEGE’ MIXTAPE
Cian Ducrot’s recent tracks ‘anyone but her’, ‘fucked up all the time’ and ‘hurt so bad’ have made a compelling case for the young irish singer-songwriter being on the cusp of a big breakthrough. Between his skills as a classically-trained multi-instrumentalist, his gift for capturing emotionally engaging stories in his songs and almost 600,000 followers at TikTok, he’s firmly on the way up.
Swiss alternative/garage indie rockers Overgrass shared new music video “Feel Alive”
A couple of months after the official release of their their brand new album ‘Killing Time’, Swiss alternative-garage indie-rock trio Overgrass just unveiled a new official music video illustrating the song “My Life”, single extracted from the effort and available right now on YouTube.
Joey Phantom – “Summertime”
Phantom Music LLC presents Louisville KY. rapper and recording artist Joey Phantom “Summertime” This track is a whole mood. A laid back vibe with clever wordplay separates this rising star from the pack. “Summertime” can be streamed on ALL digital platforms.
LORD OF THE LOST Releases Single & Official Video for “Dying On The Moon” feat. Joy Frost
“Dying On The Moon” is a beautiful ballad, perfectly performed by Chris Harms and Joy Frost, who’s voices complement each other perfectly in a bittersweet duet. Underlined by the classical The Lord Of The Lost Ensemble, the German Dark Metal maestros deliver a soulful and slightly desperate track that goes straight into the listeners heartstrings – an ode to trusting one’s soul’s decision and believing in yourself. The freshly released song is accompanied by a music video, inspired by technical achievements of the 60s and the moon landing, kept in black and white.
Nightly Releases New Single “not like you”
Nashville-based band Nightly are back with their new single “not like you,” out everywhere now. Written and produced before quarantine, speaks of lost opportunities and fleeting chances, telling listeners that “When you love somebody…just say something”– easier said than done, but seemingly possible with this track on repeat.
DINNER PARTY DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW
Dinner Party, the incomparable new supergroup consisting of Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, Kamasi Washington and 9th Wonder, has released their much anticipated, self-titled debut album Dinner Party, out today on Terrace Martin’s Sounds of Crenshaw / EMPIRE. Coinciding with this news is the release of the group’s new animated music video for the album’s second single and intro track, “Sleepless Nights” featuring Chicago vocalist Phoelix.
DUA LIPA RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “HALLUCINATE”
Today, Dua Lipa has released the single “Hallucinate.” With its propulsive bassline and shimmering synths, “Hallucinate” transports listeners back to the 90’s. Produced by SG Lewis and Stuart Price, it’s the most club-ready track on the UK number one selling album Future Nostalgia. The album also includes the #1 global hit single “Don’t Start Now,” the UK smash single “Physical” and recent hit “Break My Heart.”
ALCATRAZZ RELEASE RELEASE HIGH OCTANE NEW SINGLE “DIRTY LIKE THE CITY” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM BORN INNOCENT
Frontman GRAHAM BONNET comments: “Steve Vai sent us about 60 songs, out of all of them ‘Dirty Like The City’ was the one that stood out right away for me and after a good listen, I just knew it had to be included in the Album”.
ABBIE OZARD channels dreamy escapism on ‘TV Kween’ | LAB Records
Quickly building acclaim with her penchant for wistful coming of age tales, Abbie Ozard nails the ennui, anxieties and liberation of early 20s social navigation in her beachy indie. ‘TV Kween’ follows in this vein – simultaneously airy and precise in its sound, the dream-pop tinged guitars provide a soft base on which Abbie’s understated vocals deliver a paean to escapism. As she elaborates:
Patricia Lalor releases new single ‘Self Aware’
Patricia Lalor has shared her new single, ‘Self Aware’, the latest track to be taken from her upcoming EP Do It Again, out on July 24th.
Opening to a euphoric blend of warped synths and shimmering guitars, the track builds through assured verses that showcase Patricia’s insightful and honest lyricism, and choruses which blend euphoric anthemicism with beautifully layered vocal harmonies.
ADELINE – Intérimes out today || New ‘Just Another Day’ Video
Today (10 July), ADELINE releases her brand new EP: Intérimes. 7 Songs of future facing, genre-transcending pop of the highest calibre, the EP arrives as the much anticipated follow-up to her 2018’s s/t debut album.
Halogen releases new single ‘The Reason’ featuring Kelli-Leigh
A funky fresh house jam, ‘The Reason’ combines steady kick drums with chunky, low-end bass and Kelli-Leigh’s silky vocals. It follows on from Halogen’s viral single ‘U Got That’, a TikTok sensation that amassed over 90K videos garnering millions of likes. It also clocked in over 850K Shazams, 37 Million streams on Spotify, charted on Apple Music’s dance chart in 36 countries and accumulated over 200 Million YouTube views on various videos featuring the song.
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard Release Debut Record ‘The Non-Stop EP’
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard have garnered their reputation thanks to a slew of sold-out shows, their own Late Night Sermon club night in Cardiff, Wales and support slots with the likes of Miles Kane and The Magic Gang. Rees has become a central figurehead in the Cardiff scene, producing other local bands who’ve gone on to receive widespread acclaim nationally, including Rosehip Teahouse and Panic Shack.
TIM MCGRAW ANNOUNCES FIRST SOLO ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS
GRAMMY® award winning superstar TIM MCGRAW has announced his highly anticipated 16th studio album HERE ON EARTH, available for pre-order now ahead of its August 21st release. The album, featuring his current hit single “I Called Mama” swiftly climbing the charts, serves as his first project since returning to Big Machine Records earlier this year.
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