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Michael Love Michael – Debut Album “XO” Out Now
“The album is named XO for several reasons,” Michael says. “It is about a tender kind of love for myself that is ever evolving. It is also about contrast. As a Black person, I am sometimes told I have no culture, no history, no self-awareness, no humanity. I am hard and soft, rough around the edges and smooth as a polished diamond. I contain multitudes, and so too, does this music. I can’t be boxed in because I am so many things, and thank God that is true. I want people hearing this record to discover and embrace the multiple dimensions they too possess.”
13-Year-Old Prodigy YNW BSlime is a Hopeless Romantic on “Luv U”
At just 13 years of age, YNW BSlime already has tens of millions of streams and a hit mixtape under his belt. The Florida native romances his crush on “Luv U,” his new puppy love anthem. Produced by Hitmaka, who layers thumping 808s under a mournful guitar melody, “Luv U” is a showcase for BSlime’s prodigious vocal talent, as the young singer works his upper register to relay his pained longing: “It’s the little things/That you do/That make me wanna/Make me wanna tell you that I love you.” In the video, BSlime pursues the object of his affections with flowers, teddy bears, and romantic gestures, breaking through her initial disinterest with his impish charm. “Luv U” is BSlime’s third single of 2020, following the fun-loving “Freestyle LOL” (2.3 million YouTube views), and his Lil Yachty collaboration “Just Want You” (Remix).
Ellie Goulding releases video for “Love I’m Given”
Speaking about the track and video, Ellie explains “‘Love I’m Given’ is about accepting and being at peace with all the mistakes in your life and realising you get the same love back you give out. The video represents the fight between calm and chaos. The Boxing ring is weirdly the place I feel the most pure and in control and the moments gold dress represent getting to a place of ultimate power when you know you are in the most powerful place you can be when you have that kind of revaluation about love and forgiveness.”
NEW MUSIC: English Songstress Ellie Goulding releases video single “LOVE I’M GIVEN”
Michael Brun, Kah Lo ‘Melanin’
Michael Brun has made it his mission to share the culture and music of his home country, Haiti, to the world. This past weekend, Michael along with some special guests whom he’s collaborated with throughout his career debuted an industry-first geo-fenced digital live tour, where he brought his BAYO showcase exclusively to ticket holders within 100 miles of Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami. During the performance, he brought out friend and frequent collaborator Nigerian singer songwriter and sensation Kah Lo to perform their latest collaborative single Melanin, releasing August 19th via AWAL.
The Midnight Preachers Release Single + Video for “Pusher Woman”
Irish rock band The Midnight Preachers released their new single titled “Pusher Woman” to all digital outlets via The Label Group/INgrooves. The band also released the official music video for the single that was drawn by the band’s very own Emer McLaughlin on her iPad.
Duke Dumont Reveals the ‘Nightcrawler’ Official Video
Produced by Obra House (Lil Nas – Panini, Cardi B – Press, Megan Thee Stallion – Realer) the retro stylistic video depicts two women on a mission driving through the streets of LA. The video marks the final instalment from the critically acclaimed Duality album out earlier this year. It precedes Duke’s latest offering, a remix from disco legend Cerrone set for release this Friday 21st August. Acting as the latest installment to the recently announced Duality Remixed album, the Cerrone remix will feature alongside recent reworks from Purple Disco Machine, Ilyus & Barrientos, Tensnake and Franky Wah, with a host of big names still to come.
Ginger Root debuts new single + video “Le Chateau” from forthcoming album ‘Rikki’
Ginger Root on “Le Chateau”: “I had a mild obsession with ’60s French music at the time I wrote “Le Chateau”. I wanted to try and write a song about a theoretical place you could go to help you escape from your problems, presented in a way that hopefully shares how I felt listening to France Gall, Jaqueline Taieb, and Serge Gainsbourg for the first time.”
NEWS: Chris Hillman’s memoir, ‘Time Between: My Life as a Byrd, Burrito and Beyond,’ coming from BMG Books on Nov. 17th.
Chris Hillman is arguably the primary architect of what’s come to be known as country rock. After playing the Southern California folk and bluegrass circuit, he joined Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clark and Michael Clarke as an original member of The Byrds. He went on to partner with Gram Parsons to launch The Flying Burrito Brothers, recording a handful of albums that have become touchstones of the Americana genre.
Chris Hillman on the Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons and the End of the Sixties
CROWN OF GLORY release new single “Something” feat. Seraina Telli
The seconds single from the upcoming CROWN OF GLORY album AD INFINITUM is called “Something” and features an amazing guest-performance by DEAD VENUS singer Seraina Telli, who also shows her extraordinary charisma and visual presence in the music video for this new song.
Family of Things – NEW TUNE “REAL STRONG WOMAN”
Today we are excited to share a collaboration between ourselves and Zerbin, entitled “Real Strong Woman.” This track marks a new direction in tone, style, instrumentation, and lyrical content, which allowed us to step out of our comfort zone and tap into a fresh energy and sound.
Family Of Things Share New Single With Zerbin Titled “Real Strong Woman”
Terouz Releases New Single “Burn”
New single, “Burn,” came from a place of despair and the lyric some things are foul, but no one deserves to burn. Upon hearing it, Terouz’s then-girlfriend reminded him that people want passion – they want to be reminded of love, and they want to dance.
MR. BISON: new album ‘Seaward’ announced on Subsound Records!
Leghorn/Pisa-based trio captivate by creating a unique and wild musical journey packed with psychedelia and virtuoso fuzz deliriums. MR. BISON’s two guitars together build a massive wall of sound through which listeners will likely never notice the absence of the bass guitar. Their new album ‘Seaward’ is arguably the most blazing, powerful and eclectic album to date. The LP was recorded by Matteo Barsacchi and mixed/mastered at the Audio Design Recordings by producer Jordan Andreen (Earthless, Sacri Monti).
Watch the video for Death Valley Girls’ new single, “Hold My Hand”
“Relationships are really tricky and can be super messy and complicated! I used to keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. I realized it’s cause I thought relationships were an agreement you made with another person. And that meant giving away my power to the other person and letting them navigate our way along our path. Then I realized things either happen to you or for you! Any relationship you have is an opportunity to make an agreement with yourself! It’s a chance to learn to be more compassionate and to grow stronger and more powerfully into the person you want to be and are meant to be! Hopefully, the other person will help along the way and grow with you! If not, peace and next, please.”
– Bonnie Bloomgarden of Death Valley Girls
JOHNNY & THE MONGRELS ISSUE BREATHTAKING “CREOLE SKIES” VIDEO
From city streets to backwoods bayou, in splashes of celestial splendor and lightning illuminating the night, through silhouettes juxtaposed against sunsets and skylines, Johnny & The Mongrels perfectly complement the title track from their latest album, CREOLE SKIES, as Scenes Media debuts the video today on “The Green Room.”
“Though we’re based in Colorado, Louisiana is deep in our souls, not just musically but in every way,” says bandleader/lead singer/songwriter Johnny Ryan. “Our video producer/director Jim Mimna completely gets that. His vision for ‘Creole Skies” reflects what’s in our hearts as much as our music does. I couldn’t be happier with his work.”
NOLA indie-rockers Lawn share video for “Summertime” single
New Orleans indie-rockers Lawn recently announced their sophomore LP, Johnny, due out September 4, 2020 via a collaboration between Community Records (Hikes, Slingshot Dakota) & Muscle Beach Records (Kate Teague, Molly Drag) and available for pre-order on vinyl HERE. The trio is led by bandmates Mac Folger and Rui DeMagalhaes, who released their raw and scrappy debut, Blood on the Tracks, on Minneapolis label Forged Artifacts back in 2018. Recorded over three months with friend and local mainstay Matthew Seferian (Pope, Matt Surfin’ & Friends), Johnny is a massive step forward for the band: intense but effortless, jumping to and from ragged post-punk and gleeful ‘90s indie-rock hooks.
Profligate – “A Stranger” Premieres on Treble
“A Stranger” is the third single from Profligate’s Too Numb to Know, and it’s streaming everywhere today. While the preceding singles from TNTK have showcased Noah Anthony’s newfound interest in writing fully formed pop songs, “A Stranger” harkens back to Profligate’s heavily rhythmic, electronic work. “A Stranger” is the closing track from Too Numb to Know and features vocals from Kat Duma (Kaade).
Dave Fenley Reimagines “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)”
As relevant now as it was in 1986, The Judds’ “Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)” is well-covered, but with few versions holding the same emotion as Dave Fenley’s rendition. Out now, Sounds Like Nashville premiered the video, saying “the nostalgic ode made us consider what truly matters and who we are as a people, and that theme is certainly just as poignant today,” noting the “back-to-basics presentation of Fenley’s powerful, double-barreled vocal and acoustic guitar.”
Dave Fenley Looks Back in ‘Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days)’
Contemporary jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic plays it forward on suped up new album
Serving as the artistic director for nearly a dozen music festivals and concert series throughout Michigan ordinarily keeps contemporary jazz flutist Alexander Zonjic super busy from March through September in addition to maintaining his own active performance schedule. But with most of the events shelved this year due to coronavirus concerns, Zonjic was able to find time to finish his first album in more than ten years. “Playing It Forward,” his 13th album, will be released October 9 on his company’s Hi-Falutin Music label. GRAMMY-winning keyboardist Jeff Lorber produced the set with the exception of the first single, “Motor City Sway,” a throwback R&B groove inspired by Zonjic’s adopted home of Detroit, which was written and produced by Pieces of a Dream’s keyboardist James Lloyd. The single has been one of the most added songs on Billboard BDS chart two weeks in a row.
France’s new anonymous producer, Godford, releases experimental new single “Saw You”
Today, France’s newest tastemaker, Godford, is dropping “Saw You” from his forthcoming debut LP, Non Binary Place, which releases September 18th on Pack Records. “Saw You” is an eccentric masterpiece which is equal parts rave nostalgia and a showcase of Godford’s raw, inventive sound
Newly reunited Foxy Shazam take the road less traveled in “Dreamer”
From the opening piano chords and reverb-rich vocals, the listener can close their eyes and find the reprieve of their favorite natural hideaway. Despite its portrayal of peace in the midst of chaos, “Dreamer” still manages to rock out in an undoubtedly ‘Foxy’ way that is sure to make it a highlight of the band’s famously epic live show for years to come.
Foxy Shazam Share the Origins of Their Comeback Music Video “Dreamer”: Watch
BINO RIDEAUX RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “BRAND NEW”
Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Bino Rideaux remembers a time when his dream seemed impossible. “I wanted to prove everybody wrong, when nobody believed.” At 27, the Los Angeles rapper is a case study in the hustle, grinding on his own and acquiring cosigns from some of the biggest names on his coast.
Brooklyn indie rock artist Joshua Ackley (ex-Teen Vice, The Dead Betties) shares debut ‘Dark Arts’ LP
Joshua Ackley is a solo musician based in Brooklyn, NY. Born in South Carolina, and raised on a farm in rural New Mexico, he moved to NYC at the age of 19 to pursue music and escape homophobia. He’s been on the music scene ever since – as the bassist and frontman of NYC art-punk band The Dead Betties & co-leader of rock band, Teen Vice, with the legendary Tammy Hart. In addition to being passionate about music, Ackley has been an advocate for woman and minorities in his professional life. While serving as Vice President of Communications for Girl Scouts of the USA for 10 years, he became the center of attacks from conservative journalists including Breitbart.com, Bill O’Reilly, & The Daily Mail who alleged he was contributing to the leftist and homosexual indoctrination of children (the “gay agenda”). Despite the controversy, Ackley stayed at Girl Scouts until 2019.
For Skope: Marcus Santoro & FaderX fuse house and trance on “Out Of My Head” (out now on Protocol Rec.)
Powerhouses Marcus Santoro and Faderx teamed up for their new vocal progressive track “Out Of My Head,” out on Protocol Recordings. It has all the workings of an addictive, euphoric single, delivering distinctly trance-influenced melodies, undulating basslines, and emotive vocals. This is the type of release that personifies Santoro and Faderx’s unique styles of fusing progressive house, big room, and trance into a unique formula of dance music. “Out Of My Head” marks the Italian trio Faderx’s 9th Protocol release and their first of 2020 after previously releasing on Future House Music, Doorn Records, Spinnin’ Records, and Found Frequencies. On the flip side, Marcus returns to Nicky Romero’s label after his earlier single “Faces” from March this year.
Rising Americana Artist TOM SLESS Premieres “Astronaut” Music Video
“Tom Sless knew he had to break free from the conventional life if he was going to soar high with his original music and leave a lasting artistic impression. And what better metaphor than imagining he was an astronaut, as he does on his latest single ‘Astronaut,’ a highly biographical pop treat.” – American Songwriter
LAMPS SHARE TRACK FROM NEW ALBUM
These days, good news is hard to come by, but here’s some: Lamps, LA’s notoriously unprolific noise-merchant trio, are ready to release their spectacular fourth album called People With Faces on In The Red Records and share the first track today.
Recorded and mixed by Ty Segall at Val’s, Lamps’ first recorded output since 2012’s landmark LP Under The Water, Under The Ground finds them breaking adventurous new terrain. I’d say they’ve matured, but I’d only say it behind their backs.
London Grammar Return With New Single “Baby It’s You” Out Now
Critically acclaimed British trio London Grammar return today with their incredible new single “Baby It’s You,” out now on Columbia Records. Featured as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record today on BBC Radio 1, “Baby It’s You” arrives as the first piece of music the band have released since their 2017 UK #1 selling album ‘Truth Is A Beautiful Thing.’ The new single marks a certain new beginning for the British trio, as dynamics are transformed and power within is reclaimed gloriously.
Liam Bailey announces new album Ekundayo with new single White Light
Big Crown Records is proud to present Ekundayo, Liam Bailey’s debut record on the label. This album is a long time in the making, and after listening, clearly worth the wait. It didn’t take a long time to record, but it did take years for all the stars to line up.
Bailey, born and raised in Nottingham, England, the son of an English mother and Jamaican father got his early influences from his mom’s record collection. Bob Marley and Dillinger, Stevie Wonder and The Supremes, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix would eventually shape the singer/songwriter we know today.
UK RAPPER AITCH RELEASES VIDEO FOR KENNY BEATS-PRODUCED TRACK “SAFE TO SAY”
Manchester, England rapper Aitch has released a music video for “Safe to Say,” a cut from his Polaris EP, released on May 29 via 10K Projects/ NQ Records. The video follows the massive success of the single “Rain” ft. AJ Tracey and Tay Keith, which is now certified Gold in the UK with over 63 million Spotify streams. Directed by KC Locke (Ed Sheeran, Stormzy), the “Safe To Say” video shows the young star reaping the benefits of his quick rise to fame in the UK rap scene.
OUT NOW: KnightressM1 ‘Lock & Key’ single
San Francisco Bay Area outfit KnightressM1 presents their single ‘Lock & Key’, along with a stunning cinematic video. This is the second taster of the band’s debut album ‘Dreams and Devastation’, following up the first single ‘Polarity Integrate’.
KnightressM1 is a rock / metal power trio based in Oakland and the brainchild of violinist, vocalist, pianist and composer Emily Palen. Formed in 2011 with support from drummer Rob Ahlers (50FOOTWAVE, KrIstin Hersh), KnightressM1 was joined by bassist Uriah Duffy (Whitesnake) for the studio album. Recorded at Foo Fighters’ acclaimed Studio 606 near L.A., this album was co-produced by Palen and esteemed producer John “Lou” Lousteau (Foo Fighters, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett). This 12-song collection is an ambitious concept album that explores both the emotional depths of personal transformation and the journey of cosmic awakening.
Emi Jeen Shares Dreamy New Single
Emi Jeen’s songs tell a tale – at once hopeful and nostalgic; wistful and urgent; raw and graceful. The Montreal singer/songwriter recently shared the second single from her upcoming EP which is due later this year. “West Of The Blue” showcases Emi’s raw and emotional vocals over an evocative, catchy pop track.
Video: Hugh Klein presents DIY film visuals for debut single “Quand C’est Mou”
Melbourne artist Hugh Klein eases into the world on a cloud of delicate piano chords with visuals for debut single “Quand C’est Mou”. Directly translated to “When It’s Soft”, the track is a delicate, piano-led offering on the borderline of jazz and classical – offering a wonderful simplicity of melody and mood.
Quand C’est Mou theme intends to shine light and sink into the moments of awakening, rebirth & the ignition of genuine intimacy.
New Release from Hark “Ganga Flute” On Snakes x Ladders
Who let the snake charmer into the club? There’s something so wrong – and so right – about Hark’s latest effort Ganga Flute, out 19th August on Snakes x Ladders. The Surrey, BC-based producer is well known for his work in the mainstream Punjabi music market. But his dirty secret is that he loves tripped out Bollywood-gone-bad bangers. Frankly, this is the version of Bollywood that we’d like to visit – chopped vocal samples, a sneaky flute line, and big hard beats. Bring it.
New Music From contradash “petal pickin'” Out Now On Interscope Records
22-year-old LA-based singer-songwriter-rapper contradash delivers another earworm with chilled-out pop gem “petal pickin'” – complete with a colorful video to accompany the track.
On camera, contradash never fails to excite fans with his eye-catching aesthetics and energetic performances. True to form, the “petal pickin'” video shows off the young talent’s unique ability to command attention with a dynamic pool-side performance, coupled with rich textures and settings that transition seamlessly – mirroring contradash’s unique ability to flip between a bouncy pop chorus and serious flow.
Chef Sean Returns With New Music Video For “Feelings”
AQUILO SHARE THE IMAGINATIVE NEW VIDEO FOR ‘MOVING ON’ FEATURING NATHAN WELSH
Aquilo have made a strong return with their current EP ‘Sober’. The four-song set is their first release in two years and has already exceeded 7 million streams.
The duo now complete the EP’s journey by sharing an imaginative new video for its closing track ‘Moving On’. A growing fan favourite, Atwood described the hazy, Tame Impala-flavoured track as, “Light, upbeat, groovy, and full of space to breathe, this is the song you’ll be blasting all summer long.”
GRETA drops new sci-fi single “Again” | OUT TODAY
Copenhagen-based German musician Greta Louise Schenk – aka the brilliant GRETA – will release her debut album Ardent Spring Part on 4 September 2020. Produced by Norwegian musician Farao, it’s a terrific, hazy, psychedelic pop record capturing the bloom and re-colouring of the world as it transitions from winter to spring. Ahead of that, she’s unveiled the brand new single “Again” – and it’s out today.
Israeli musician and award-winning animator Izakman releases the psychedelic prog influenced single ‘Cyber Love’
Israeli solo artist Izakman (aka Itamar Isaak) releases his first UK single ‘Cyber Love’ out now via SuArt. The award-winning animator has already attracted the attention of his local music industry with his charismatic stage presence and enigmatic style.
MICKO & THE MELLOTRONICS – unleash ‘The Fear’ – Listen
In case the ongoing frightfest that is 2020 hasn’t given you the chills just yet, the latest release from MICKO & THE MELLOTRONICS is here to put ‘The Fear’ in you… A swirling carnival ride of luminous visions, ghoulish brass sections and a foreboding eeriness; this is a song to heighten the senses.
Korean American artist Hunjiya returns with ‘deadinthewater’
indigoworld is the new project from artist Hunjiya, teaming up with producer Justin Trout to create a fresh blend of electronic pop. They announce their debut EP ‘Fold’ and release new single ‘deadinthewater’ on 20th August.
The duo formed when attending The Frost School of Music in Miami, after Alice Kim (Hunjiya) reached out to Trout online. Although attending the same school, the duo spent most of the process sending demos back and forth remotely from their own homes, completing the project after two years of online collaboration.
Klô Pelgag’s brand new album Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs is now available via Secret City Records. Released earlier this summer, the new offering from the award-winning singer-songwriter has been met with overwhelming international acclaim and hailed as her most dynamic record yet.
International Recording Artist Jahmiel Release Anthem For All the Loyal Women Avoiding Entanglements
.In the relationship landscape where entanglements and being the “side-chick” are at times glorified, international recording artist Jahmiel has crafted an earnest anthem to honor and highlight steadfast women with “All The Girls”.
“All di girls weh/Naa sell out yuh man me number one/Dah love yah strong yeh dah love yah strong/Mi number one Caa she loyal ah she love me/Ah mi love her, mi baby/All di girls Weh naa sell out yuh man mi number one,” sings Jahmiel to all devoted and trustworthy ladies.
THE PILGRIM: watch new video “Sitting Down The Porch” now
Country folk duo THE PILGRIM (formed by Gabriele Fiori and Filippo Ragazzoni of Black Rainbows) share the dreamy video for “Sitting Down A Porch”, the new single taken from their sophomore full-length “…From The Earth To The Sky And Back” on Heavy Psych Sounds.
THE PILGRIM is the brainchild of Gabriele Fiori (also frontman of Black Rainbows and Killer Boogie, and founder of Heavy Psych Sounds Records). This semi-acoustic, psychedelic folk project started to nebulously take shape as a solo project a few years back, as something different than the hard-driving psychedelia and garage heavy rock for which Fiori has been so revered. Quickly joined by Black Rainbows drummer Filippo Ragazzoni, they issued their debut album “Walking into the Forest” in the spring of 2019, meeting an unexpected success among the press and fans by quickly selling out all records.
JUSTIN TRAWICK AND THE COMMON GOOD PREMIERE “BACK OF THE LINE” ON PARADE MAGAZINE
DC-area Americana singer/songwriter and band leader of The Common Good, Justin Trawick releases,“Back of the Line” his new single and “…an acoustic dream” on Parade Magazine. “The instrumental introduction draws us in with a soft and floating guitar breeze. Raw and emotional, the song reflects a stark reality.”
TEROUZ – “Burn” is OUT NOW
Heavily influenced by my girlfriend at the time, she blasted me for it, demanding I write about love instead, explaining that people want passion instead. And so I began to envision a couple holding each other in an incinerating flame, changing that initial lyric to some tame the fire, but some fires deserve to burn.
Attic Salt “Mud” Video Premiere
It’s time for everyone to get a proper introduction to Attic Salt. Hailing from Springfield, IL, the band are a bit of pop-punk, a bit of power-pop, and a pinch of alt-rock. The recipe works in the best way and one might think that they have been doing this for decades. However, Attic Salt have only been kicking around since 2017, but have made quite the splash since their formation. “Mud” is the lead single from their sophomore release, Get Wise. Acoustic guitars fade into a full blown power-pop anthem about bad habits and disillusion. The band took it upon themselves to make their own music video and it’s pretty damn tight! Head on over to Brooklyn Vegan to stream “Mud” and maybe throw yourself a personal pool party. Get Wise will release on Jump Start Records (MXPX, A Wilhelm Scream, Plow United) on September 25th, 2020.
Dyamond Doll – ‘Money Make Me Wet’
Dyamond Doll’s latest single “Money Make Me Wet” from her debut EP project “Dyamond in the Rough” finds the curvy vixen giving us the raw truth as she tells us all about her biggest turn on: money. And by the way she’s stacking it, it look’s like Dyamond Doll is in for a really good time!
ABBY SAGE REVEALS GORGEOUS NEW SINGLE “HONEY”
Rising newcomer Abby Sage today reveals her stunning single, Honey. A gorgeously poised offering earmarking Sage as an artist to keep a keen eye on, Abby Sage has already picked up early support from the likes of Notion, Wonderland,COLORS, IDOLATOR,American Songwriter and more, serving notice that Abby Sage is set for a big few months.
Steve Lukather W/Ringo Starr & Joseph Williams Releases “Run To Me”
Steve Lukather and Mascot Records have announced the release of a newly recorded composition titled “Run To Me,” and an accompanying video. The song is heavily influenced by the artist’s fond connection to music from the late 60’s. The track was co-written by David Paich, Joseph Williams and Lukather. Performances include Lukather on guitar, Joseph Williams on keyboards and background vocals, John Pierce from Huey Lewis & The News on bass, alongside Luke’s band-mate and close friend Ringo Starr making a special appearance in both the video and on the record itself.
HINAYANA Releases Second Single, “In Sacred Delusion”, Featuring Toni Toivonen of Hanging Garden
Austin, Texas-based melodic death-doom metal unit HINAYANA recently announced the upcoming release of their crushing Death Of The Cosmic EP – set for release on August 28, 2020 via Napalm Records.
Today, HINAYANA are shadowing the reveal of the music video for their charging, melancholy first single “Cold Conception” (featuring trailblazing late Tengger Cavalry frontman and multi-instrumentalist Nature Ganganbaigal on Morin Khuur), with another new track – the massive, warning “In Sacred Delusion”, featuring Toni Toivonen of Hanging Garden.
ARKELLS RELEASE NEW PROJECT ‘CAMPFIRE CHORDS’
As the music landscape continues to evolve in 2020, Arkells took a pause from working on their upcoming studio album and went back to their roots, reinterpreting past material and rediscovering the singer-songwriter spirit that has long informed their trademark sing-a-longs. “Quitting You,” the only new song on the album, was inspired by the togetherness of this special project and is about finding comfort in the people closest to you. Campfire Chords marks the band’s first full-length presentation of this side of their music.
Devin Kirtz Premieres New Single “Best Friends” Today with E! Online
“I wrote my newest single “BEST FRIENDS” in Mexico, where my wife was born and raised, and it’s a love song that is not about her at all! Sorry! For the first time ever, I wrote a love song to myself. I feel like the world needs a self-love song now more than ever. So turn it up loud, give yourself a hug, and let this song be the one good thing about 2020. Love y’all,” states Kirtz about the new release.
KRIS YUTE DROPS BRAND NEW SONG “BANDO”
Says Kris, “Bando was inspired by the energy I felt on my last trip to the UK meeting with family right before the music started to gain traction. On this track I project my own struggle and my family struggles for prosperity. Made me realize that a big part of celebrating the highs of the present is reflecting on the lows of the past.”
