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Milan based GIUNGLA shares new alt-pop single ‘Walk On The Ceiling’ via Factory Flaws
GIUNGLA is the project of Milan based artist Ema Drei. ‘Giungla’ means ‘jungle’ in Italian and it’s in this sort of tangled-happy-place, where Ema’s minimal pop songs come alive with in your face attitude.
New single, ‘Walk On The Ceiling’, was recorded in 2019 in London with esteemed producer Andrew Savours (My Bloody Valentine, The Kills, Black Country New Road). “Working with Andy in his studio was cool because throughout his career he has worked with some of the musicians who made me fall in love with my instrument (especially Nick Zinner from Yeah Yeah Yeahs)” explains Drei. “We tried to create a sound that was modern but timeless with a main focus on guitar”.
Swedish dream-pop trio ViVii share live video for spellbinding new single ‘Rendevouz’
With the recent release of their spellbinding single Rendevouz in October still resonating across numerous outlets lately, Swedish dream-pop outfit ViVii now return to unveil a magical live performance of their latest offering.
TEMPESST announce new single “Walk on the Water”
London via Australia folk/psych rockers Tempesst today announce their new single “Walk on the Water”, released alongside a stunning new video shot in the mountains of Snowdonia. “Walk on the Water” is lifted from the band’s recently released debut album Must Be A Dream, via their own label Pony Recordings.
New > Jam City > announces surprise 3rd LP “Pillowland” > watch teaser here
After a tumultuous 5-year absence, Jam City returns with his long awaited third full-length album, Pillowland.
Lounging spread-eagle between the plaintive, bit-crushed psychedelia of Dream A Garden, and the bass-heavy, slow motion productions of the beloved Earthly mixtapes, come 10 scorch’d, carnival-esque hallucinations of Pop-Rock Fantasy that make up his strongest, wrongest work to date.
‘Night Tree’ – Bear of Bombay
Active in the Italian underground scene since the 90s and after having played at major festivals, sharing the stage with the likes of Mark Gardener (Ride), Lorenzo Parisini now starts a new course characterized by ethereal electric guitars and synth carpets, rhythmic loops and minimal harmonies, giving birth to a very personal hybrid of psychedelia, electronica, shoegaze and new wave.
MemoCrasher – Release Music Video For “Sold Before Was Born”
Polish rock/metal band MEMOCRASHER have released music video for the single “Sold Before Was Born” from debut double album “Humanity&Revenant”!
Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams To Release “Plastic Bouquet” December 11th
Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams are set to release their debut collaboration Plastic Bouquet on December 11th, 2020 via New West Records. The 11-song set was produced by Kacy Lee Anderson & Marlon Williams and was recorded in Saskatoon, SK and Nashville, TN.
Kacy & Clayton and Marlon Williams Take Us to 1930s Saskatchewan in “Isn’t It” Video
Sleepwalkrs & MNEK unveil ‘More Than Words: The Story by Chris Fonseca’
The BTS video focuses on the performers themselves, with an interview from the choreographer Chris Fonseca (conducted using sign language with subtitles provided), exploring the process of filming the video, the importance of accessibility in music and the deaf dancing community, as well as his background in dancing and choreography. Chris, who has previously performed on BBC One show ‘The Greatest Dancer’, has been active in campaigning on understanding and awareness in the industry for deaf dancers: “This is the absolute opportunity to show that music is a universal language’, Chris comments.
Theodor Black releases his sophomore EP ‘GARÇON’
South East London born alternative artist Theodor Black releases sophomore EP ‘GARÇON’, a follow up from his 2018 project ‘Black Boy Blues’, alongside a visual for the titular track.
Hailed as the next creative force in the capital’s alternative scene, Theodor remains DIY up to the last detail, his production dipping between smoky, late-night beats to more upbeat guitar-led work, studded with poetic, introspective lyrics.
YEAR0001 debuts remix pack for Merely’s “I’m Your Lover”
YEAR0001 debuts a new remix pack for Merely’s “I’m Your Lover.” The two remixes, opposite in interpretation from Himera and Mythologen, underline and re-shape the layered, uplifting qualities within the original track.
Himera’s version is immediately stripped back, highlighting the romantic and endearing aspects of the original through melancholy piano melodies, slowly building towards a shattering crescendo open with emotion.
BANJI release glitchy indie-pop cut ‘Listen’ via [PIAS]
Netherlands 4-piece Banji release chaotic, hyperactive single ‘Listen’ today via [PIAS] Recordings.
Channelling the chameleonic indie stylings of Beck, The Dandy Warhols or Darwin Deez in matching spiky guitars with 8-bit bleeps and sardonic lyrics, ‘Listen’ is a punchy opening gambit from the group. Immediate in its technicolour appeal, and long lasting in its infectious impression, it’s a song that’ll be rattling around your ears for days after listening.
Bea Miller Shares Official Video For “hallelujah” From New EP ‘elated!’ Out Now
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Bea Miller has released the official video for “hallelujah” today from her new EP, ‘elated!’ out now. Directed by Gina Gizella Manning, the video is a raw and intimate accompaniment to the dark-pop track that finds Miller spilling out her opinions about the Trump administration and her personal life. As she sings “should I say hallelujah?” Maybe that’ll save me,” Miller battles her own anger about political tumult and trying to make the world a better place while ultimately resigning herself to the fact that maybe it doesn’t matter because widespread disaster feels imminent and unstoppable.
Boston Ballet presents BB@yourhome: Forsythe Elements
Boston Ballet opens BB@yourhome, its first virtual season, with Forsythe Elements, an in-depth look at choreographic genius William Forsythe’s past and present work. The one-hour long program will feature live-captured excerpts from Pas/Parts 2018 set to music by Thom Willems and Playlist (EP) from Boston Ballet’s studio 7. Forsythe Elements will also include excerpts from Boston Ballet’s past performances of Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, Artifact 2017, Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude, and The Second Detail, as well as a conversation led by Forsythe on dance, music, form, and function with Boston Ballet dancers, encouraging us all to think physically. Forsythe Elements will premiere at 7 pm on Thursday, November 19 and will be available until November 29. Subscribers will receive a streaming link prior to the premiere.
Austin trash-wave trailblazers Me Nd Adam have just released a new single “The More I Grow Up”
Trash-wave trailblazers, Me Nd Adam, is the depraved result of a relationship between a self-loathing egotist and a boisterous, red-headed emotional wreck. After meeting in New Orleans and hating each other, Adam & Vince parted ways. Unfortunately, there can be no despair without hope, no discord without union, no darkness without light. Thus, Adam & Vince came to realize they had no choice but to embrace their differences and craft the emotionally turbulent, alternative pop duo, Me Nd Adam. Now living the dream in a small apartment in Austin, they’re sharing their hope-tinged despair with the world.
UK singer-songwriter AJ Wander taps into heartbreak with debut single “Time Out”
Today, London-based pop singer-songwriter AJ Wander shared his debut single “Time Out” with an accompanying lyric video. Recorded with producer Brad Mair (Dean Lewis, Jamie Cullum, Kygo), “Time Out” was written in a week, after Wander broke up with his first love. The song is full of lush, piano-driven melodies as Wander belts out his emotions through lyrics that provide profoundness rarely seen from a young songwriter. Premiering on Culture Collide, the outlet referred to “Time Out” as “an honest and raw portrayal of a breakup, as AJ reflects on his own experiences with a depth of emotion that will leave the listener teary eyed and nostalgic of their own past love stories.”
PREMIERE: AJ Wander Releases Heartfelt Debut Single “Time Out” On November 5, 2020
GEARS is Here with Their Latest – “Bored”
Hard/Active Rock band Gears have released their cover of the Deftones single/video “Bored” along with The Label Group/INgrooves. From the opening riff, the drive of the guitar signifies a harder/active rock edge; as the vocals of Trip Six take hold the crux of the melody immediately fixes itself into a richer deeper tone of urgency. From there, drummer Jimmy Wooten and bassist Josh Routt round out this edgier rising surge – as “Bored” can be experienced in driving waves. Gears have taken an alternative metal sound from ‘95 and brought it to reflect an unconventional hard/active rock that resonates to the year 2020. “Bored” is Gears’ perfect song chosen to round out their music releases for this year. A track to seal those Deftones influences but brand it solidly to Gears.
London indie artist Matilda Mann shares new single “Japan”
Growing up as the only child in West London, 20-year-old Matilda Mann found herself soaking up her parent’s musical taste, which led her to writing her first song at age 11. She has been writing ever since, her debut EP ‘If That Makes Sense’, inspired by notes taken from conversations with friends, or those overheard during the tube rides and while working in a pub. Today Matilda Mann shares her new single “Japan”. You can listen here.
Sega Bodega and Låpsley share new single ‘Make U Stay’ alongside official video
Of the track, Sega Bodega says “we wanted to merge trance and garage whilst simultaneously feel like it was us, and it came together so naturally”.
While Lapsley adds “we wrote this track together in my Tottenham studio the first time we ever met, having contacted each other on Instagram. It came so quickly; he showed me the track and I was immediately hooked from the strings, and then within the hour the top line was recorded. I thought the bombastic strings needed some intense lyrics, so it’s all about jealousy”
GARMARNA Streams New Album ‘Förbundet’ in Full
GARMARNA comments: “We are extremely happy to finally present ‘Förbundet!’ Excited to bring the whole experience to the world. Proud to level up our game after so many years together. It’s now in your hands so use it well and let us know what you think!”
Chicago’s Toinne Releases New Music Video “Top Floor”
Chicago rapper Toinne released his new visual for “Top Floor” today. In the new visual, directed by Toinne himself, he gives us a taste of luxury and touches on his perspective from the top. On the visual, Chicago blog, What’s The Word, writes that Toinne “unapologetically showcases his lavish lifestyle… luxury whips, drip, and hotels.” “Top Floor” is the latest visual released from Toinne’s debut project, Stay Serene.
Ohio Rockers MOLLO RILLA Reveal New Video for “Night Fang” Single
Ohio-based rockers MOLLO RILLA have revealed a new video for the single “Night Fang” from the band’s sophomore album, Viva El Camino, due out December 4 via Seeing Red Records.
“The song is a fictitious story about a band of troublesome misfits hunting down a mischievous werewolf,” explains vocalist/guitarist Marco Ciofani. “Once tracked down, the group discovers the werewolf is not what they imagined at all, and a raucous party ensues! Although entirely mythical and fabricated, the story teaches the age old lesson, ‘never judge a book by its cover’ and respect, celebrate and appreciate others differences and accept those for who (or in this case ‘what’) they are.”
Heather Trost reflects on loss in new song; new album out this Friday, Nov 6
Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and composer Heather Trost has just released her new song, “Tracks to Nowhere.” The song, which Blackbook called “absolutely stunning,” is from her new album, PETRICHOR, due to arrive via Third Man Records this Friday, November 6. Pre-orders for digital, black vinyl and CD are still available. Limited edition “sand” colored vinyl will be available at select indie stores on release day.
BlackBook Premiere: New Heather Trost Single ‘Tracks to Nowhere’ is a Poignant Meditation on Loss
Sam Lapro Shares New Single “Take My Heart”
Sam Lapro is a Toronto-based singer-songwriter that knows how to string together the right words to draw the emotion out of her listeners. Her songwriting gives the listener an opportunity to know her on an intimate level as her songs represent experiences she has had throughout her life so far.
FOES: CVLT Nation Premieres “Turnaround King” Video
Writes FOES drummer Garrett Judkins, “This was the most fun we’ve had filming for a non-live performance music video. ‘Turnaround King’ was shot by Chandler Price of 12th St Media in our little hometown venue thanks to our friend and co-star Cody Kite. It was back in February (pre-COVID days) and still cold as fuck, but we managed to drag an entire living room set up and all our equipment out. It looked decent before we started smashing everything too. As for the track, ‘Turnaround King’ definitely has its forward-facing themes like media control, politics, and extremism. But for me it also is the story of many Americans being pulled this way or that way by different mediums using fear and disinformation to prevent them from making proper decisions.”
Attack Mode! Witness the new video from FOES “Turnaround King”
NYC Rockers Black Suit Youth Release New Environmental Anthem “The World Is Almost Over”
Formed in 2005, NYC’s Black Suit Youth is a relentless 4-piece outfit that blends elements of punk rock, classic rock, and indie rock. 2010 saw the release of the LP, “Meet Me in Death Valley”, from which Black Suit Youth scored opening gigs for Story of the Year, Alien Ant Farm, The Undead, and more. After a few DIY tours, the album was re-released on vinyl. In 2016, the band signed with 59 X Records and released 2017’s “False South” LP which saw the band take a new direction while maintaining their DIY punk rock ethos.
