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Patti LaBelle & Full Force Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin’ (EP) Out Now via Geffen/UMe
“Ain’t Nuthin’ But A Feelin'” was produced and written by Full Force, with background vocals and instrumentals performed by Full Force and Cheryl Pepsii Riley. This high octane single comes equipped with LaBelle’s legendary soaring vocals and has various new mixes, such as the super fresh “Cleaning House Mix” and the “The Ozone Layer Mix,” both of which are spearheaded by DJ Geenius (AKA Baby Gerry of Full Force), as well as the “M & M Mix” created by Remixer/Producer/DJ John Morales. Each remix was created using the song’s original analog tapes along with Full Force’s celebrated production. Showcasing its timelessness, the song is a rebirth for dance music enthusiasts for decades to come.
BUJU BANTON RELEASES REMIX BUNDLE “BLESSED MORE BLESSED” TO FAN FAVORITE SINGLE “BLESSED”
Grammy winner, multiple Billboard Hot 100 chart topping artist and international reggae icon, Buju Banton, today releases a remix bundle for his explosive single “Blessed” off his long-awaited album, “Upside Down 2020,” his first full-length studio album in a decade. The album was released this summer on June 26. The Dave Kelly produced “Blessed” gets a four-track remix bundle that features the likes of Fabolous and Jadakiss, Farruko and Patoranking. “Blessed More Blessed,” the remix bundle is available to stream.
“Blessed” is a powerful, urgent and passionate song, which has resonated in the hearts and minds of many as a reminder of hope. “We must find the light, even in these dark times” says Buju Banton.
NEVAEH JOLIE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “OTB” VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS
Nevaeh Jolie is preparing to release her first major-label EP, Game On, this fall through a joint venture between Artistry Records and Def Jam. Nevaeh was discovered by Executive Producer, Max Gousse and signed a week later. Influenced by Frank Ocean’s visionary R&B, Gwen Stefani’s rock-star edginess, and Aaliyah’s originality, Nevaeh’s dynamic fusion of alt-R&B/hip-hop consistently paints a lavish picture about love and all its exciting, anxiety-inducing thrills.
SAINT BODHI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GOLD REVOLVER” VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS
Off the heels of her critically acclaimed single “Flowerchild,” Saint Bodhi returns with “Gold Revolver” a spooky, psychedelic anthem for anyone who’s ever been cheated on. Bodhi’s genre-blending talents and ominous yet uplifting style are ready to take the main stage. Be on the lookout for Saint Bodhi’s debut project later this fall.
SHERYL CROW ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL CONCERT PERFORMANCES
Nine-time Grammy award winner Sheryl Crow has today announced a pair of virtual concert performances, entitled “Songs From The Big Green Barn”, which will be broadcast live on September 18th and 19th, 2020 at livestream.sherylcrow.com The two shows, which will take place at Crow’s “Big Green Barn”, are markedly different in format: September 18th’s “Outside” performance, airing at 9PM ET, will be a fully electric, rousing outdoor show featuring members of Crow’s touring band. The “Inside” show, broadcast on Saturday September 19th at 1PM ET, will be a stripped down, intimate acoustic set also featuring accompaniment from members of Crow’s touring band. The song selection will vary across both shows and include classic hits, fan favorites, and deep tracks. Crow has also solicited fans to submit song requests on her social media accounts, which will influence the set lists.
Balsam Range’s “Grit and Grace” meets hard times with perseverance
“‘Grit and Grace’ is the kind of song that every single person who walks this earth can or will likely relate to at some point during their journey,” says Buddy Melton. “But with determination, courage, faith, and finding the inner grit to overcome struggles, we live to tell another story. One that has a happy ending for us. My desire is that this song provides encouragement and strength to anyone who may be suffering. That they may find peace in knowing they are not alone.”
Shlohmo unveils new EP “Heaven Inc.”
Born Henry Laufer, Shlohmo is a producer and artist from Los Angeles and founder of LA-based record label and artist collective, Wedidit Records. Renowned for his experimental productions that fuse far-ranging elements of shoegaze, R&B, doom metal, dusty screw, tapes, and IDM, Shlohmo has released 3 studio albums to critical acclaim: Bad Vibes (2011), Dark Red (2015), and The End (2019). His decade-plus long career has also seen him share several popular EP’s, collaborative projects, remixes, and credits for artists including Corbin, Yung Lean, Jeremih, Post Malone, Joji, Banks, and more.
Rucci Announces ‘Midget’ Project, Shares New “Okay Doee” Single With ALLBLACK
Telling his life story over energetic L.A. instrumentals, Rucci won’t stop ’til he reaches the top. Opening up a new chapter in his career, the Inglewood native announces Midget, his upcoming album. Titled after a nickname given to him during his youth, Midget tells a quintessential underdog story, as Rucci works to make his own name and prove worthy of his family legacy. Earlier this week, Rucci and his mom appeared on the L.A. Leakers radio show and formally announced the album.
THE ROLLING STONES – ‘GOATS HEAD SOUP’ 2020 OUT NOW
Another prized jewel in the Rolling Stones’ unmatched catalog, 1973 classic Goats Head Soup, restored to its full glory and more, is released in multi-format and deluxe editions today, September 4. The album is available now in multiple configurations, including four-disc CD and vinyl box set editions with a treasure trove of unreleased studio and live material, as well as across all streaming and download services.
Skope Mag + Zooni ‘Cascara’
A powerful yet fragile mix of poetic lyrics and transcendent textures … Brighton art-pop makers Zooni today release their latest single ‘Cascara’. Produced with Mercury and Brit award winning producer Charlie Andrew (Alt J, London Grammar, Marika Hackman), and released via Square Leg Records, it is taken from their forthcoming ‘Familiar Ground’ EP is (out October 2nd).
Talking about the song, singer Peter Martin explains that “Cascara is a bit of a downer to be honest. Its about feeling overworked and powerless to change anything. Living alone I realised I would come up with all sorts of wacky theories for happiness that bore no relation to reality and the song kind of makes fun of that.’
Wankelmut & Jack Wins link up on new single ‘Drama’
Multi-platinum DJ and producer Wankelmut continues his prolific start to 2020 with new single ‘Drama’, a collaboration with Dutch artist Jack Wins, out now.
Announcing itself with sensual vocals and orchestral horns, ‘Drama’ channels the kind of emotion-tinged crossover dance vibe that Wankelmuthas made his own over the past few years. It marks the German artist’s fifth single release of the new decade, following on from ‘Can’t Force Love’, ‘OnlyYou’featuring Paper Idol, ‘Give& Take’ featuring SVEA and ‘Ayahuasca’.
FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE Release ‘LOVE ENFORCER’ Single, Music Video
Greek Power-Prog Metal band, FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE, have released a new single and music video for the song ‘LOVE ENFORCER’. The track is taken from the new album ‘Atlantis’, which will be released on 9th October 2020 in physical and digital format via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records under exclusive licence from Metal Mad Music.
YOUNG T & BUGSEY RETURN WITH HUGE FRENCH ‘DON’T RUSH’ REMIX FT. DADJU
Today, Nottingham’s superstars, and 2020 BET Award nominees, Young T & Bugsey are back with another huge remix to their global hit, ‘Don’t Rush’ – this time in the form of a mega French remix featuring none other than Dadju. Listen Here. After the release of their massive Latin remix which featured the popular singer/songwriter Rauw Alejandro, the huge remix with U.S rapper DaBaby and the most recent remix with legend Busta Rhymes – Young T & Bugsey have gifted fans with an astonishing link up, which will no doubt make fans go wild. On this remix, the French singer comes through and shows just why he is one of the hottest artists in Europe, with his unique and smooth voice – to compliment this amazing track.
Border. – “We Don’t Exist” (Bologna, radical electro-punk). OUT NOW
Released September 01st, “We Don’t Exist”, the debut EP for Border. is now available on SPOTIFY and more digital platforms.
Back in June the duo, hailing from the creative hub of Bologna, ’caused already quite a storm with their first single “Double Rainbow”, getting airplay and coverage all
over the globe, from The States to France, from Uk to New Zealand.
The track is a radical manifesto, in support of civil rights, a battle fought with heavy synths and techno beats. The video, juxtaposing images of Trump, The Pope, Pride Parades and tribal dances, has been defined by Ice No Fruits blog “a technicolour maelstrom”.
JULIA STONE REVEALS ‘UNREAL’ PROD BY ST. VINCENT + VIDEO
Julia Stone has released a new single “Unreal”, her second offering for 2020 and follow up to her striking return in “Break”‘. Beginning its journey as a synth-gilded tale of friendship, the sample-heavy, richly layered track also speaks to the experience of feeling disconnected and unseen within a relationship. “Unreal” and “Break” will feature on a greater body of work to come produced by Annie Clark (St Vincent), Thomas Bartlett and Stone herself.
Tennessee Jed Fisher releases timely new single, “The World That Cried Wolf,’ feat. All-star bluegrass band
Tennessee Jed Fisher is pleased to announce the release of his new single, “The World That Cried Wolf,” featuring Scott Vestal, Rob Ickes, Trey Hensley, Deanie Richardson, Josh Shilling, and stepson, Jacob Burleson.
CHACAL Y TEMPO SE UNEN PARA DARLE VIDA A “ME QUIERO PERDER”
Chacal y Tempo, dos grandes exponentes del género urbano, presentan su sencillo en conjunto “Me Quiero Perder”, un tema fresco, contagioso y perfecto para disfrutar de los últimos días del “candente” verano.
En un derroche de sensualidad, lujos y exuberantes paisajes con la ciudad de Miami, Florida como protagonista, Chacal y Tempo se despliegan como expertos en una producción audiovisual de alto nivel, que se enfoca en la belleza y erotismo de la mujer latina.
OUT TODAY | Tiece drops new track “Vampires”
In 2019, Black V Neck made their grand entrance on DIRTYBIRD with the lauded ‘Mouth Music.’ They make their return to the label today with a fresh and funky new two-tracker, this time dubbed ‘Bounce Music.’
One might expect the EP to incite bouncing per the title Black V Neck have bestowed upon it, and indeed it delivers. A springy bassline on its title track paired with a distorted “bounce” vocal mimics the feeling implied, and fits in well with DIRTYBIRD’s quirkier side. “What She Wants” is equally buoyant, and like its predecessor, uses vocals as a main pillar of its construction. This time, however, the duo lean deeper into their eccentricity with various bites of synth and other sound effects.
Adam Hender releases brand new single ‘Sick’
‘Sick’ is an emotional ballad where piano adds to the heartfelt lyrics mourning the demise of a broken relationship, however rather than criticising a toxic relationship, Adam turns introspective. “I’m so sick / Sick for your loving… Look what you’ve done to me / You’re so sick,” he sings on the chorus.
JOY DENALANE RELEASES NEW SOUL ALBUM “LET YOURSELF BE LOVED”
With LET YOURSELF BE LOVED Joy is making her definitive soul statement. The Motown album is in equal parts self-assertion, genealogy and homage to the great classics of the genre. A musical masterpiece where Denalane confidently brings together all the strands of her previous work. Nevertheless, she is not interested in vintage simulations of old soul recordings. She is driven by showing her musical identity. The album includes her singles “I Believe (Feat. BJ The Chicago Kid)” “I Gotta Know” and “Top Of My Love.” Recently Joy performed her track “Be Here In The Morning (Feat. CS Armstrong)” on COLORS.
Kelsy Karter Releases New Single, Announces Debut Album
LA by-way-of New Zealand artist Kelsy Karter is excited to release her fiercely anthemic new single and music video for “Love Me Or Hate Me,” out everywhere today via BMG. Co-written with The Struts’ Adam Slack and her longtime collaborator Michael Morgan, the track matches its fuzzed-out riffs and frenetic rhythms with a message especially close to Karter’s heart. “I wrote ‘Love Me or Hate Me’ at a time when I was feeling like I wasn’t good enough, and the thing that pulled me through was my fans,” says Karter. “They made me believe in myself again, and so I wanted to write them a song to make them feel the way they made me feel: like I’m a bad-ass, and I can do anything.”
Kelsy Karter Announces Debut Album, Premieres “Love Me or Hate Me” (Official Music Video)
BIG SEAN DROPS EAGERLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM, DETROIT 2
Prior to DETROIT 2, all four of his albums – which also include Finally Famous, his RIAA platinum debut of 2011, and Hall Of Fame (2013) – debuted at #1 on the Rap chart. I Decided. (2017) Sean’s second consecutive album to debut at #1 across-the-board on the pop, R&B/hip-hop, and Rap charts, following landmark RIAA platinum Dark Sky Paradise(2015). Twenty88, his 2016 collab with fellow G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam star Jhené Aiko, also debuted at #1 on the Rap and R&B/hip-hop charts.
Parlophone Records is proud to announce release details for METROBOLIST (aka THE MAN WHO SOLD THE WORLD) 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION to be released on November 6, 2020.
This November sees the 50th Anniversary of the release of David Bowie’s The Man Who Sold The World in North America. The rest of the world would have to wait until April 1971 to witness Bowie’s landmark entry into the 1970s, marking the beginning of a collaboration with guitarist Mick Ronson that would last through classic works including Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane—as well as the first in a 10-year series of indispensable albums stretching through 1980’s Scary Monsters…
Originally titled Metrobolist, the album’s name was changed at the last minute to The Man Who Sold The World. The original stereo master tapes were in fact labelled Metrobolist, with the title ultimately crossed out. The 2020 re-release of the album under its Metrobolist moniker has been remixed by original producer Tony Visconti, with the exception of the track “After All” which Visconti considered perfect as is and is featured in its 2015 remaster incarnation.
American musician, songwriter, music producer, and multi-instrumentalist Kurt Baker has announced details for his upcoming solo album ‘After Party’ set for release on October 23 via Wicked Cool Records.
The Rock/Power-Pop wizard is giving fans a preview of the album with the release of the first single “Over You” which is now streaming on all digital platforms.
‘After Party’ marks a return to primo Power Pop form under Kurt’s own name, backed by his bangin’ five-piece American band for the first time in five years. The twelve-song sonic boom of hooks and melodies hits on the heels of two acclaimed albums with Kurt Baker Combo, his four-piece group based in Madrid, Spain, where the native of Portland, Maine has resided for some years now.
MELODY GARDOT & STING RELEASE A “LITTLE SOMETHING” WITH BRAND NEW DUET
World-renowned singer-songwriter Melody Gardot announces her long-awaited new album along with the release of a highly anticipated single which sees her join forces with 17-time Grammy Award winning music icon Sting. The duet “Little Something,” released today on Decca Records, brings together Gardot and Sting’s distinctive vocals on this up-tempo, Latin inflected pop track. Mixed by 4x Grammy-Award winner, Robert Orton (Lady Gaga, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lana Del Rey) the song was created by Melody Gardot, Sting, his long-time guitarist Dominic Miller and French producer Jen Jis.
Mimi Barks Releases New Song “Back Off”
“I was about to end it all, then TEVAL came with that beat, the antidote. This song, to me, means life. This song, to me, means my comeback. SONIC pt. 2, straight in your face,” states MIMI BARKS
“Diversity in Extremes” – Century Media Records has always stayed true to their original motto offering a diverse range of extreme music. In 2020 this means another facet by throwing the London based Trap Metal artist MIMI BARKS into the mix.
L’UOMO NERO: new EP ‘Andiamo Nel Deserto’ available to preorder!
Albuquerque blues rockers L’uomo Nero (The Boogeyman) recently announced the release of their EP trilogy, which first chapter ‘Andiamo Nel Deserto’ will be issued on November 6 and available to preorder today on Desert Records! First single “Nel Deserto” is also available on all digital streaming platforms, check it out below.
‘Andiamo Nel Deserto’, the upcoming EP from desert blues rockers L’uomo Nero (The Boogeyman) will mark the launch of a series of EP based on a Lovecraft-inspired murder investigation inspired by true events. Paranormal phenomenons and a fantastic scenery sprinkle these three EPS, while each artwork will reveal missing clues of the story.
FINNTROLL Releases New Track & Video For “Mask” Via Decibel Magazine
Says the band of the song: “The worms of timeless cold have awoken. Mouths as dry as the forest bathed in false light for too long, hungering for blood. Shedding the moss off their pale skin they begin to gather outside their cave, ignoring the sun burning their scaly eyes. They stretch their limbs one last time, knowing that tonight they will feast either in the halls of Rivfader, or on the corpses of the human usurpers. Let the litanies of evil, hatred and murder begin!”
HAMILTON LEITHAUSER RELEASES ALBUM LIVE! AT CAFE CARLYLE
Hamilton Leithauser releases album Live! at Cafe Carlyle out now on Glassnote Records. An exclusive 3D version of the album is available only on Amazon Music HD as well as a specialized Hamilton Leithauser Amazon Merch Store with an exclusive Hamilton designed Live at Cafe Carlyle T-Shirt. In celebration of the album, Hamilton will live-stream a performance from Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock, NY on September 12th at 8pm ET / 5pm PT. Tickets are on sale now.
