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Evilcult: Release Official Video Drunk by Goat’s Blood
The first official video clip of the Speed/Black/Thrash Metal band Evilcult has just been released for the track Drunk by Goat’s Blood. Present at the debut At the Darkest Night, the song was chosen because it is exciting and demonstrates the various influences of Lucas “From Hell” (guitar/vocal) and Mateus “Blasphemer” (drums). The video was produced by Maicon Benato of Nitro Sound & Vision, with the support of Cosmic Music studio and Ferrovia Live bar.
JAMES BOURNE RELEASES HIS DEBUT SOLO TRACK ‘EVERYONE IS MY FRIEND’ – LISTEN HERE
James Bourne is one of the most successful songwriters of his generation. Starting with his arena-conquering success with Busted, James has scored five #1 smash hits, several Top 10 singles and achieved multi-Platinum album success with Busted, McFly and the Jonas Brothers. His flair for a killer hook and an immediately addictive melody has also resulted in him writing songs for artists as diverse as 5 Seconds of Summer, The Vamps, Backstreet Boys, Mel C and Pixie Lott.
Nico Morano pushes onward with second release on his Ontourage imprint
A few months after firing up his Ontourage label with debut release ‘Blackout’, Nico Morano is stepping up to drop another grade A record on his imprint. Featuring GinGin on vocals, ‘Believe’ underscores the global appeal of the Belgian house mainstay’s trademark sound whilst simultaneously paving the way for a special Early Morning remix from Nandu to follow soon after.
Co-written and produced by Kalpee and The Anmls (The Weeknd, Future, BANKS, Belly, D.R.A.M, French Montana, Meek Mill), the song exudes a Caribbean summer with Kalpee’s distinctive soulful vocal layered over the irresistibly up-beat production that fuses reggae and calypso into a contemporary R&B, pop sound. On the track, Kalpee says: “I linked up with The Anmls whilst in LA last year and we’ve been vibing ever since. We were in the studio working on a groove and while looking for inspiration on where to take the song, I said “gimme de ting” which to me means, pass me something and it just happened to fit, so we went with it. I wanted this song to be all about good vibes, whether you dance to it or chill to it, I just hope it makes people smile and feel good.”
Molly Hammar releases ‘Get To Know Me First’ feat. Julie Bergan and Awa – 14.08.20
Molly Hammar, the Swedish chart-topping RnB sensation hailing from Stockholm, will release her upbeat summer groove ‘Get To Know Me First’ on August 14th via Cosmos Music. The new single was co-written with Benjamin Ingrosso, Philip Holmgren & Mack (Zara Larsson), produced by Philip Holmgren and features fellow Nordic artists Julie Bergan and Awa on vocals.
Kasien releases debut EP, I Found Paradise In Hell, featuring new single ‘Cloud 9’
Following a pair of powerful opening statements with the anthemic ‘All I See’ and heated ‘Aimin”, the enigmatic Kasien today releases his electrifying debut EP, I Found Paradise In Hell. Alongside this summer’s two singles, the extended play also features ‘Cloud 9’, his biggest track to date, capping an exhilarating introduction to the Londoner’s world.
DEAD ROMANTIC drop debut single ALL TALK
Rock-pop trio DEAD ROMANTIC drop their debut single All Talk TODAY!
The single itself hosts crushing grooves, huge riffs and soaring vocals with hooks that will leave you humming it for days. Drawing on classic sounds infused with modern anthemic rock makes All Talk the perfect song for summer!
Marshall Jefferson, CeCe Rogers and Illyus & Barrientos link up on new single ‘Let’s Get Busy’
House music legends Marshall Jefferson and CeCe Rogers have joined forces with Glasgow duo Illyus & Barrientos on new single ‘Let’s Get Busy’, out 14th August.
Channelling the spirit of golden era Chicago house, ‘Let’s Get Busy’ is a hands-in-the-air house floorfiller, combining euphoric piano chords and pumping basslines with the soulful, gospel-inspired vocals of CeCe Rogers.
video: Wade B, “This Feeling”
Wade released his debut album Here Comes Trouble in 2010. “I wanted to make a song that remind people to not sit around and wait for someone’s approval or permission,” Wade explains. “If you see it and you want it, get up and go get it.”
SPOOK THE HORSES: MetalSucks Debuts “Inheritance” Video From New Zealand Post-Metal Collective As Empty Body Full-Length Nears Release Via Pelagic
Wellington, New Zealand-based post-metal collective SPOOK THE HORSES are pleased to undrape their new visual accompaniment to “Inheritance.” Viewable in 180° VR and now playing at MetalSucks, the track comes off the band’s forthcoming new full-length, Empty Body, set for release August 28th via Pelagic Records.
Exclusive Song + Video Premiere: “Inheritance” by Spook the Horses
Osees Share “If I Had My Way” Out Now On All DSPS
Osees have shared their latest single, “If I Had My Way” via EARMILK. The second single off of their upcoming LP, Protean Threat out September 18th. John Dwyer described the track as “looking at all the extraordinary death in the world now you have to wonder, have you lived your best life? It’s never too late to start.”
Lauren Sanderson Announces Release of New Single “Frustrated”
A rebel-with-a-cause, Lauren Sanderson has teamed up with Ones To Watch to share a first look at her brand new single “Frustrated.” Featuring the slick R&B vibes that have propelled Lauren to the top of playlists around the world, the new single also welcomes synth-pop and rock vibes reminiscent of artists like Miley Cyrus, LANY, Post Malone, The Neighbourhood and SZA, all of which have influenced the 24-year old Midwest Kid.
Konshens Promises “Nah Leave U!”
The most active consumers of Dancehall right now are women. It is reported that women spend more time on sites such as YouTube, Spotify, and Instagram watching the activities of artists they like. Another interest that women have is relationships!
Today’s young lady wants to know their relationship is secure. The one message they want to hear from the man they are in a relationship with is: “mih nah leff yuh.” Konshens brilliantly connects the visuals ladies like to see, with the message they like to hear in his new song “Nah Leave U” which appears on the Reggae Gold 2020 compilation.
Konshens Promises “Nah Leave U!” Official Music Video [Reggae Gold 2020 VP Records]
Grace Sanders Releases Electro-Psych-Pop Single ‘Green’ (Out August 14)
With a hazy blend of electro/ pop and psych, Perth’s self-produced singer-songwriter, Grace Sanders, is releasing her edgy and enthralling new single ‘Green’ (Out August 14).
Sanders’ solo project began in 2017 and she has since drip-fed three singles that have displayed her songwriting diversity, vocal prowess and ability to sell-out shows.
BURNA BOY OFFICIALLY RELEASES FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM, TWICE AS TALL
Nigerian music export, GRAMMY/BRITs-nominee, two-time recipient of BET’s Best International Act award and MTV Europe Music Award’s Best African act – has officially introduced his fifth studio album, TWICE AS TALL. Today also marks his grand return to late night television as a musical guest on tonight’s airing of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35PM EST on NBC. The 15-track album is now available now at all DSPs and streaming services.
BURNA BOY OFFICIALLY RELEASES FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM, TWICE AS TALL
SWEATER CURSE return with new single + video for ‘ALL THE SAME’
Brisbane trio, sweater curse are once again back with new playful track ‘All the Same’ and accompanying video as well as the announcement of their second EP push//pull dropping next month, Friday 25 September.
STONEFOX mesmerise in new EP ‘As You Fall In’
Melbourne’s electronic indie pop trio Stonefox have finally released their groundbreaking new EP, As You Fall In, the culmination of their 2020 release schedule and artistry to date.
SURFACES RELEASE LIVE VERSION OF CERTIFIED-PLATINUM HIT “SUNDAY BEST”
Following their performance of “Sunday Best” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Monday evening, the Texas-based duo, Surfaces, release a new live version of their breakout hit for fans. “Sunday Best (Live Version)” is out now via 10K Projects/Homemade Projects. This new version shows the duo spreading their feel-good message over a chorus of live piano and drums. “Sunday Best (Live Version)” arrives shortly after the original version was certified platnium by the RIAA in June. Having peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the smash hit was herald by Billboard as a “lead contender in the race for the song of the summer.”
Tommy Lee x Brooke Candy + Moon Bounce
Today Better Noise Music recording artist and iconic Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee releases the fourth single from his October 16th, 2020 release, ANDRO. “The year’s most galvanizing electro/hip hop record,” according to Alternative Press.
Entitled, “Demon Bitches” this newest single is a collaboration with artists Brooke Candy and Moon Bounce. With lyrics that are NSFW, Tommy and Brooke explore a combination of themes including the Devil in our everyday lives, sex, bad relationships, set to a beat that no doubt will be heard in clubs around the world. For sure, your own personal “club” as we are homebound during the endless Covid-19 quarantine.
New Release from LANY “you!” On Interscope Records
mama’s boy, the third album from Los Angeles-based trio LANY and an intentional return to the band’s Great Plain roots, is out October 2 on Interscope Records—pre-save it here. Today, LANY unveils a new track “you!” alongside a video—
Jacksonville Rapper Brokeasf Taps 42 Dugg for “How” – Out Now via GMG/Cinematic Music Group
RISING IRISH STAR FLYNN SHARES NEW SINGLE ‘B-SIDE’ – LISTEN HERE
After exceeding 40 million streams as featured vocalist on Lost Frequencies’ ‘Recognise’, Flynn’s recent solo track ‘One Of Us’ ignited his solo career. It hit fifteen New Music Friday playlists worldwide, fired up Ireland’s airplay charts and instigated a new wave of attention for the young musician.
[New] Mali-Koa – Show Me Love
Sharing her thoughts on the song, Mali-Koa reveals: “I’ve been listening to the Robin S version since before I can remember. I started collecting Ministry of Sound compilation CDs every Christmas back in Sydney and I used to tell people I wanted to be a house music singer back then. Who knew that 12 years on it’d still ring true to me and that the lyrics would pair so perfectly with the times we’re in. This song is a gentle reminder that in times of sorrow and doubt – love is the key.”
BEANS ON TOAST – ‘Save The Music’
As the country takes its first steps on the long road back to normality, BEANS ON TOAST returns with what will be the last in his series of lockdown releases: ‘Save The Music’ –
With the safe return of live events still posing one of the pandemic’s biggest headaches; Beans on Toast’s latest song chimes with the #WeMakeEvents protests this week and his message is clear: ‘We have to save the music’.
Black Foxxes Share New Album Details + Video For “Swim”
Black Foxxes singer/ songwriter Mark Holley says, “We’re so fucking excited about this record and have ultimately made it for no one else other than ourselves. We cut out the noise from the outside and we just made something that WE were proud of, so it’s fucking weird, it’s dynamic, and it’s different. We never want to make anything middle of the road and I feel like we’ve achieved that.”
GAVIN JAMES SHARES STUNNING ACOUSTIC VERSION OF HIS TRACK ‘BOXES’
Gavin James’ latest single ‘Boxes’ is extending the huge global following that the Irish musician has organically established. It quickly exceeded 10 million streams, but just as importantly its lyrics “We don’t fit into your boxes / We’re all different underneath” connected with people all over the world. It subsequently went viral, with over 20,000 videos at TikTok showing people expressing their individuality via #WeAreDifferent.
LEISURE announce SIDE A EP & share brand new single ‘Spark It Up’
Acclaimed New Zealand five-piece LEISURE have announced their upcoming ‘SIDE A’ EP, due out 30th October via Nettwerk. Today, the band also shares the second track off their new project, ‘Spark It Up’.
Jermaine Peterson delivers new Motown-inspired single ‘Missing You’
Written and co-produced by Jermaine himself, with South London’s Sey G collaborating on the production, ‘Missing You’ is a sombre ballad that draws inspiration from the golden era of Motown. The track sees Jermaine, alongside powerful spoken word artist Reece Williams, attempting to come to terms with heartbreak, with both men reflecting on the painful memories attached to a love that once was.
REGENT – Return With Riotous New Single ‘Dirty Little Sinner’
Swiftly following-on from the stately ‘Time To Loose The Blues’, the Southampton four-piece shake off the blues well-and-truly with some straight-up, unadulterated Rock’n’Roll.
Turning the amps up to 11, ‘Dirty Little Sinner’ matches the gritty southern stomp of US heavyweights like the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Black Keys, with the irrepressible hooks of UK earworm merchants like Oasis and The Fratellis.
LUCID DREAM Release New Official Video For ‘Wall Of Fire’
Italian progressive hard rock group Lucid Dream have released an official video taken from their 2020 album The Great Dance Of The Spirit. The band had this to say about their latest track; “Wall Of Fire represents the barrier of the rational mind. The Great Dance Of The Spirit’s long journey opens with an important challenge in order to reach infinity. Overcoming this obstacle allows us to look beyond the veil of illusion. Bon Voyage…”
PURPLE DISCO MACHINE RELEASES A ‘CLUB MIX’ OF HIT SINGLE ‘HYPNOTIZED’ WITH SOPHIE & THE GIANTS
Having been crowned as one of the most successful electronic artists this year, with remixes for Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Foals, Sir Elton John, and Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande in recent months, Purple Disco Machine now turns his attention back to his indie / nu disco hit ‘Hypnotized’ with Sophie & The Giants.
LUCID DREAM Release New Official Video For ‘Wall Of Fire’
Italian progressive hard rock group Lucid Dream have released an official video taken from their 2020 album The Great Dance Of The Spirit. The band had this to say about their latest track; “Wall Of Fire represents the barrier of the rational mind. The Great Dance Of The Spirit’s long journey opens with an important challenge in order to reach infinity. Overcoming this obstacle allows us to look beyond the veil of illusion. Bon Voyage…”
Hackney future-pop duo 0171 release new single and EP
Hackney, London based duo 0171 today (14/8/20) release their new single “Change Nothing”, the title track from new EP ‘Change Nothing’, also released today. Consisting of producers/singers Joe Bedell-Brill and Georgie Hoare, the duo are widely praised for their futuristic, experimental approach to electronic pop.
HARRY JAY-STEELE SHARES SOUL-INFLUENCED NEW SINGLE ‘PRECIOUS’
Recorded with Jordan Rakeis co-producer and drummer Jim Macrae, the song is influenced by artists around the L.A beat scene including, Flying Lotus, Taylor Mc Ferrin and Gonjasufi, as well as Blue Note African jazz guitarist Lionel Loueke, he plays some beautiful percussive guitar lines that he mirrors with his voice and I think this kind of influenced how I wrote the main melody line; you can hear the original riff of the melody I wrote in the second verse, its in unison with the voice thats how the song came about.
REGENT – Return With Riotous New Single ‘Dirty Little Sinner’
Swiftly following-on from the stately ‘Time To Loose The Blues’, the Southampton four-piece shake off the blues well-and-truly with some straight-up, unadulterated Rock’n’Roll.
Turning the amps up to 11, ‘Dirty Little Sinner’ matches the gritty southern stomp of US heavyweights like the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and The Black Keys, with the irrepressible hooks of UK earworm merchants like Oasis and The Fratellis.
Dream-punk band All Things Blue address gentrification in LA on potent new single “White Lady Dogs”
LA band All Things Blue are today (14/8/20) sharing the latest taste of their debut album Get Bit (set for release October 30th), in the shape of new single “White Lady Dogs”.
Traversing genres and sounds, All Things Blue is fronted by India Coombs (or simply, Blue) along with guitarist and collaborator Jon Joseph. One moment flirting with abrasive garage-punk, the next soaring psych-pop; the band’s debut album Get Bit eloquently weaves between the spirited psychedelia of Melody’s Echo Chamber, and the timeless proto-punk of Patti Smith, hinting at inspiration from the likes of Garbage and The Cardigans along the way.
POPPY RELEASES I DISAGREE (MORE)
Post-genre art and music visionary Poppy has just released an expanded edition of her boundlessly ambitious recent album I Disagree. Dubbed I Disagree (more), the deluxe version of the album adds four new songs and is out now via Sumerian Records. The album’s variegated nature embodies “alternative” in the truest sense of the word, bleeding the boundaries between pop, progressive, electronic, and metal, underpinned by unpredictable time signature shifts and indelible earworm vocal hooks.
FRENCH POP ARTIST CHRISTINE AND THE QUEENS RELEASES “LA VITA NUOVA” FT. CAROLINE POLACHEK EP
Today, the French artist Christine and the Queens releases alternative versions of her latest EP’s title track “La vita nuova” feat. Caroline Polachek.
Sydney-born producer and DJ, Logic1000, applies her signature sound of UK-centric dance rhythms, hyper-accurate digital synths and disembodied textures to the original. Logic1000, aka Samantha Poulter has previously remixed for the likes of Låpsley and Don Toliver. Her eponymous self-titled debut EP has already racked up over 1.2 million streams and received the nod of approval by dance scene behemoths Four Tet and Carl Craig.
Blackout Problems release ‘Murderer’ – the powerful new single & video
Critically acclaimed German band Blackout Problems have released their powerful new single ‘MURDERER’ along with a vivid and at times disturbing video. It’s a striking introduction to their new music, leading the way for a full album coming early next year via Sony Music/Music For Nations.
