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NAÏKA UNVEILS “HEAD IN THE CLOUDS FT. TEAMARRR (REMIX)”
Originally found on Naïka’s acclaimed debut EP, LOST IN PARADÏSE, PT. 1, “Head in the Clouds Ft. TeaMarrr (Remix)” sees the Miami-born, Los Angeles-based songstress teaming with her fellow Haitian American artist for a truly extraordinary, intensely intimate new track.
Janelle Monáe’s “Turntables”
Janelle Monáe calls out injustice on the new single “Turntables.” This is her first piece of original music since releasing her Grammy-nominated 2018 album Dirty Computer.
For “Turntables,” Monáe worked with some of her most trusted collaborators: Nate “Rocket” Wonder, Roman GianArthur and George A. Peters II. “The table ’bout to turn,” she repeats as the song opens. As the track progresses, she calls America “a lie,” adding that “the whole world ’bout to testify” against it.
OUT TODAY: Haunting and Dark EP from LA-Based Grunge Rockers The Waking Point, Premiered via V13.net
Originally from Chicago, Belica broadened her musical abilities studying music production and vocal performance at Hollywood’s Musicians Institute. It was there where she began to develop her unique theatrical live performances, taking inspiration from Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, Black Sabbath, Korn, and Alice Cooper. Belica’s first learning experiences with music consisted of teaching herself to play Nirvana covers on guitar while studying for her PhD in Australia in 2017. When she moved to Los Angeles to begin her education at the Musicians Institute, she began to embrace a DIY method when it came to writing, recording, and producing, learning her way through each aspect of the process. Belica’s artist name The Waking Point was influenced by the general public’s resistance towards the threat of climate change and its effects on the planet.
The Waking Point Release the Moody New EP ‘Rose Colored Violence’ [Premiere]
‘Bleeding Love’ by KALUMA & Albin Loán
The Universal Hip Hop Museum and the United Nations Join Forces for Official Peace Day Observance
On September 17, the Universal Hip Hop Museum (UHHM) will join the United Nations in their official Peace Day observance which includes a Bell Ringing ceremony and will be broadcasted via live stream globally on United Nations Television.
The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations. This year’s International Day of Peace theme is “Shaping Peace Together.” Traditionally, the United Nations kicks off their campaign with “100 Days of Peace” which includes events all over the world and culminates on September 21, the International Day of Peace.
Michael Franti & Spearhead’s “I Got You” Hits No. 1
“‘I Got You’ is all about how we support each other and learn to ‘love deeper and fly higher’ through all of life’s highs and lows, like the times we are living in right now,” shares Franti. “So, thank you everyone who has requested the song and all the stations who gave it a chance! And thanks for all of the uplifting music you play by all the artists out there. The world needs inspiring music more than ever!”
New Music This Week – The Flaming Lips, Marilyn Manson, Everything Everything, and Even More
New Releases for September 11, 2020 – Here are the AllMusic editors’ picks for the most noteworthy releases this week. Looking for more? Visit our New Releases page.
Pls Pls Me release “Too Late,” new EP out October 9th
Brooklyn-based queer indie pop duo Pls Pls Me announced the release of their upcoming EP in October with the title track, “Too Late,” earlier today.
“A slow melodic burn through a marvelous hook that melts the current isolation and hits you in all of the right places,” Jammerzine’s Ryan Martin writes in their premiere and in-depth interview with the band.
PLS PLS ME came together on a grey New Year’s Day in 2016 while launching QUEER MF, a local showcase and party for queer music. Singer/multi-instrumentalists Jimi Fish and Jessie Torrisi bonded over writing songs about sex, longing, and surviving the age of Trump.
Jammerzine Exclusive: An Interview with Pls Pls Me + ‘Too Late’ Single
THORNATO DROPS NEW SINGLE “OUT HERE”
The first single from Thornato’s forthcoming album Escape Plan, “Out Here” is a Dembow mashup infused with Brazilian choro melodies and percussion. Thornato teamed up with Brooklyn based Accordion player Joshua Camp who plays with Chicha Libre and One Ring Zero.
For Skope: Charles B returns to Protocol with new vocal house single “You’re Not Mine” with Kamil Ghaouti (out now)
Charles B & Kamil Ghaouti’s newest release – “You’re Not Mine” ft. LauraBrown, a progressive vocal house tune that just dropped on Nicky Romero’s Protocol. “You’re Not Mine” is one of the most emotional songs that both artists have written so far. Would you be interested in supporting it on Skope Magazine? I hope you are going to like his-and-hers-style vocals that add more emotive elements to the track.
FREDO BANG CONNECTS WITH KEVIN GATES IN NEW SINGLE “NO SECURITY” FROM UPCOMING MIXTAPE ‘IN THE NAME OF GEE’
With his deep, barking drawl and a natural affinity for melody, Fredo Bang (Fredrick Givens) is the next rhymer to rise out the Bayou. The highs and lows of his life encompass turning down a scholarship at Texas Southern U. in order to study closer to home, and a stiff jail sentence for aggravated battery that was commuted in 2018. At age 23, the Baton Rouge native’s rhymes have now won the South. He has collaborated with everyone from YNW Melly to Moneybagg Yo to Kevin Gates. 2018’s 2 Face Bang mixtape put Fredo on the map with the breakout single “Oouuhh” and a streak of hits including “Shootas on the Roof” and “Father” (over 22 million YouTube views).
Circa Waves Share “Lemonade” Feat. Alfie Templeman
Boasting an effervescent yet anthemic soundscape of lush guitar melodies and a driving rhythm section, ‘Lemonade’ follows two themes – optimism and escapism, both of which exude from the sing-along songwriting of frontman Kieran Shuddall and Templeman.
VATICAN SHADOW: Justin Broadrick-Mastered Persian Pillars Of The Gasoline Era LP Streaming In Its Entirety
Next week, 20 Buck Spin will release Persian Pillars Of The Gasoline Era, the new LP from Dominick Fernow-created project, VATICAN SHADOW. The label has posted the entire album for streaming a week ahead of the album’s official street date.
For a decade now, VATICAN SHADOW, one of the many guises of Dominick Fernow has blurred the lines of rhythmic industrial, ambient, and soundscapes to weave throbbing frontline communiques of war, terror, media manipulation, and anxiety disorder. One of the most prolific underground artists of the 21st century, living his art down to minute detail, Fernow’s penchant for seamlessly spanning underground subcultures finds VATICAN SHADOW now aligned with 20 Buck Spin for the first time.
Le Couleur Share Concorde LP Via Lisbon Lux Records
Montreal-based alternative pop trio Le Couleur have released their album, Concorde, out now via Lisbon Lux Records. On the album, Le Couleur create a rich, dreamy, and intoxicating soundscape, infused with elements of nu-disco and synth pop. Radiant and otherworldy melodies are uplifted by Laurence Giroux-Do’s ethereal vocals and warm synth tones.
Budukusu “Pray” New Single! Featuring Rasta Steve
Michael Fairman Releases “Other Side” Music Video
Michael Fairman imagines a post-Trump world in the music video for his new single, “Other Side.” The video depicts some of the biggest social issues of 2020 including the Covid-19 pandemic, the call to stomp out systemic racism, domestic violence, LGBTQ equality, and the rights of the disabled. It shows a homeless man laying on the street with the simple yet heartbreaking message, “I used to be you”; Black Lives Matter protesters marching; the rainbow flag waving; and an injured soldier being carried to safety by servicemen. “In 2020, we’re fighting multiple wars that we can not lose,” Michael says.
JOHN DIVA & THE ROCKETS OF LOVE Release New Single and Video!
Great events are once again foreshadowed: nearly 18 months after the release of their debut album, Mama Said Rock Is Dead, which saw John Diva & The Rockets Of Love go straight to the top 25 of the German album charts in spring 2019, the band are returning with their latest single: ‘Bling Bling Marilyn’ will arrive at the physical and digital stores on 11 September 2020 on Steamhammer/SPV, heralding the upcoming album American Amadeus, scheduled for a January 2021 release. ‘Bling Bling Marilyn’ was written by frontman John Diva and Hannes Braun (Kissin` Dynamite), who also features as guest vocalist. “We’re super happy about the collaboration,” the band members enthuse, “especially since the fans are bound to recognise his voice.” Naturally, ‘Bling Bling Marilyn’ will also be supported by a spectacular video clip which features the five musicians John Diva (vocals), Snake Rocket and J.J. Love (both on guitar), Remmie Martin (bass) and Lee Stingray Jr. (drums) the way they are: sexy, laid-back, wearing cool outfits, long hair, and striking self-confident poses.
COLEMINE RECORDS DROPS NEW ‘BRIGHTER DAYS AHEAD’ SINGLE FROM RUDY DE ANDA TODAY!
Conceived in the 1980s in Mexico and brought to California through the border inside of his 6-month-pregnant mother, Rudy de Anda is releasing his debut solo record, a love letter to the long historical lineage of rock ’n’ roll music as interpreted through his multicultural lens. “I write my own story, I don’t want to be defined by any scene” De Anda proclaims of his personal journey, and his ability to adapt and flit between cities and cultures is part of why L.A. Record has called his sound “deliberately difficult to classify, familiar but novel at the same time.”
Oklahoma-based ANTI-MORTEM Returns to Action with New Single, “STFU,” Available Today
For the Romo brothers, vocalist Rado and guitarist Nevada, the time is now, and the duo is here to prove it with today’s arrival of ANTI-MORTEM’s second single, “STFU,” following a short hiatus.
“STFU” follows on the heels of ANTI-MORTEM’s first single,” Old Washita,” but takes a much heavier approach than the gritty, groove metal heard on the previous track.
“‘STFU’ is an all-out, hard-hitting push forward with no BS riffs and straight to the point vocals,” says Rado Romo. “Our anger and frustration are driven by current events and the vibes of today’s political climate. We waste no time slamming the hammer down with this heavy hitter.”
Oklahoma-based ANTI-MORTEM Returns to Action with New Single, “STFU,” Available Today
Nation Beat Drops New Video “Forró de Dois Amigos”
The chase has been on for a longtime for drummer/percussionist extraordinaire Scott Kettner. With his collective Nation Beat, he has long explored the folkloric musical traditions of Brazil and Louisiana. That exploration of the shared history and culture of these two incredibly rich musical areas has led to a hybridity, one mixed with his jazz influence, inspiring Kettner and his crew to compose and perform new music that brings all of these influences together.
LISTEN: Dance System Delivers Funky Dub Remix to Glaswegian Artist Wuh Oh’s “Softstyle”
Dance System delivers a unique take on ‘Softstyle’, injecting his signature blend of high energy techno, house and garage with a floor filling breakdown. Better known as L-Vis 1990, DJ, producer and label head Dance System has been at the forefront of dance music for over a decade. He is a founding member of the era- defining Night Slugs Collective. Reserving his Dance System alias for more four-to-the-floor focused productions, he has previously released tracks on the likes of Clone, Monkeytown Records and Eat’s Everything’s Edible imprint.
NECROT: Mortal Full-Length Crushes Billboard Charts
NECROT’s latest full-length, Mortal, released on August 28th via Tankcrimes, pillaged Billboard charts upon its first week of release. The album earned the #2 spot on the Top New Artist chart, #30 on the Top Current Albums chart, #4 on the Current Hard Music, and #10 on the Heatseeker Albums chart among so many others. See a full listing of the band’s chart entries below.
LISTEN: New EP From Julie Began, Norway’s Leading Female Dance-Pop Artist
Julie Bergan’s ‘Hard Feelings’ project sees the Norwegian pop sensation make a global impression. Its tracks have already accumulated over 35 million streams as Julie is now approaching 5 million monthly listeners at Spotify. Meanwhile, her profile has been boosted by fresh support at tastemaker media. Today Julie continues her upward trajectory with the release of her EP, Hard Feelings: Ventricle II’ featuring the standout single ‘One Touch’.
Amigo The Devil releases video for Stronger Than Dead
Dark folk anomaly Amigo the Devil has released a new video for “Stronger Than Dead” online. The song and video have an underlying emotional heaviness to it which is a trademark of Amigo The Devil’s sound. “Stronger Than Dead” is the second single off of Amigo The Devil’s new “living” album project simply titled “Covers, Demos, Live Versions, B-Sides”, which will compile unofficial tracks and vulnerable rarities into one continuously growing collection. The new project also marks the first official release through his new label Liars Club Records, a partnership between Amigo The Devil and indie powerhouse Regime Music Group.
Singer/Songwriter Pete Muller Premieres Video for the Hopeful “God and Democracy”
“There are relatively calm periods in American history, and somewhat turbulent ones,” Muller explains, “let’s face it – we’re in a turbulent one, with a pandemic and a large amount of divisiveness and mistrust throughout the country.” “Our foundations are showing cracks. People are feeling despair,” he continues. “‘God and Democracy’ is about how hopeless that might feel, but it is at its heart an optimistic song. I believe in this country, and we will find our way, as we have in the past.”
Pete Muller Discusses, Premieres His Latest Track “God and Democracy”
Accompanied by a live band, the rhymes and hooks hover over acoustic guitar and airy keys. The words take center stage as G Herbo and Chance the Rapper deliver each line with intent. A photo of late collaborator Juice WRLD watches over them aglow in candlelight. This unplugged rendition of “PTSD” exerts its own power as it amplifies the track’s key statement on the importance of mental health and self-care beyond self-preservation.
As announced : after spending the last weeks to share various audio and video excerpts from the effort, Swiss indie/krautrock/stoner duo Closet Disco Queen (with two members of COILGUNS) just officially released its live compilation album called ‘Drink The Minibar – Live Recordings’ on limited LP & Digital through their own imprint Hummus Records.
Long Beach Artist Saviii 3rd Drops New Single and Visual “Untiiitled”
SAVIII 3RD has distinguished himself as one of the most magnetic young stars in hip hop coming out of Long Beach California.
Last week he released cover art on his instagram teasing to fans that something was on the way. Today, he released a new track, “Untiiitled” along with a compelling video that captures moments of Saviii in the rain within the confines of an empty warehouse.
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