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2020’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles – WalletHub Study
With approximately 45 percent of all U.S. adults being single and dating opportunities restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst Cities for Singles, as well as accompanying videos.
Some singles are closer to a happily ever after than they think, but it depends on where they live. To determine where singles have the highest chance of finding love, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities across 32 key indicators of dating-friendliness. The data set ranges from the share of the population that is single to the number of online dating opportunities to the average price for a two-person meal.
MF Tomlinson announces debut album Strange Time
MF Tomlinson, the project of London-based Australian singer-songwriter Michael Tomlinson, today announces the release of “Strange Time”, the title track from his debut album of the same name due for release in 2021.
Arriving alongside psychedelic visuals courtesy of visual artist Tomas Jefanovas, “Strange Time” is a stark, at times brutal reminder of the confusing and distressing situation the globe finds itself in, delivered with Tomlinson’s signature wry humour; “I’m trying to fathom the tragedy now and hereafter” he admits at the track’s moment-of-realisation midpoint.
Louis Patten pulls you into his world of passion and energy, taking you on a soul-searching journey. His goal in music is to express relative situations that people go through in life and to reassure his listeners that they are not alone in their experiences but also through dynamic, thought-evoking lyricism, energy and attitude Louis’ dual intention is to express the beauty in life that surrounds us – drawing influence from his wanders in the world and meeting and connecting with people from different walks of life.
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS Present New Holiday Single & Lyric Video, “Deck And Hull”
Swedish sea dogs YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS return with their unique spin on a classic Christmas chant! With “Deck And Hull”, the collective releases their second holiday single off of their upcoming EP, Drawn And Quartered, along with an animated lyric music video.
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are already well known for their singalong hymns and unmistakably folksy tunes, and now explore the less-traveled waters of yuletide tuneage! With a stiff sea breeze, a wink of the eye and a dose of bloody, dark humor, the pirates prepare for the freezing cold of winter with a few more aces up their sleeves – so stay tuned!
Listen to Monsieur Minimal’s new “Easteria” album – Out Now.
Following the great impression from his last three singles Release Me, Easteria and Tonight (feat. Rosey Blue) now Monsieur Minimal presents his whole new album with the figurative title “Easteria” (coming from the two words: East + Ηysteria).
The Sacred New Single Release “All Right” with TLG Entertainment/INgrooves
THE SACRED burn it down loud and proud with their single release “All Right”. The Sacred are a quad that have studied and honed in on the classic hard rock and metal sounds while bringing their own unique style to their guitar work and heavy drum sets. A motion that awaits the ear and is ready to embrace the concert scene for horns up fans everywhere!
GEORGE LYNCH’s New “Dream Punk” Project THE BANISHMENT Reveal Debut Single “Lost Horizon”
The highly anticipated new project from acclaimed guitarist GEORGE LYNCH (Dokken, Lynch Mob), THE BANISHMENT, has today premiered their debut single “Lost Horizon” pegged to the launch of an Indiegogo campaign to assist with the funding for the recording and manufacturing of their self-titled debut album scheduled for release in early 2021. Self-proclaimed as “dream punk,” THE BANISHMENT is a collaborative effort formed by LYNCH with programmer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist JOE HAZE.
Jocelyn Mackenzie Drops Instant Classic “Never Stop Believing in Santa Claus” w/ Stan Satlin & Uncle Monsterface
In collaboration with songwriter Stan Satlin, and Marty Allen and Dan Brennan of nerd-rock band Uncle Monsterface, Brooklyn’s Jocelyn Mackenzie has released the incredibly catchy stand-alone single “Never Stop Believing in Santa Claus” just in time for the holidays. Between Mackenzie’s smooth vocal harmonies, and the song’s loungey instrumentation, “Never Stop Believing in Santa Claus” feels like an instant-classic, manifesting the warmth of a fireplace on your face, and a cup of hot cocoa nestled between your hands.
GHITA SHARES THE NEW TRACK ‘NO STOPPING’ – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Unrestricted by sonic or geographic boundaries, Ghita’s vision has created a style of futuristic pop with an appeal that stretches across the continents. Tastemakers on both sides of the Atlantic have heralded her huge potential, with plaudits including Clash, High Snobiety, Idolator, Notion, PAPER and Wonderland. She’s being discovered by a growing fanbase, earning 3 million streams at Spotify plus 1.2 million views at YouTube in just a few early releases.
JOAN OF ARC RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “FEEDBACK 3/4″
Joan of Arc today released their new single/video “Feedback 3/4″ ahead of this Friday’s release of their final album, Tim Melina Theo Bobby (Joyful Noise Recordings). The kaleidoscopic, experimental track was written by Melina Ausikaitis. “‘Feedback 3/4′ is named for the sounds made by my fake guitar during the song’s most poignant moments,” she explains. “Last night I sat around the fire with my sister Simaya, who lives in Evanston, IL, just a few miles from the homes and schools where many classic John Hughes’ teenage comedies were filmed.
BASIA BULAT – Releases new video for “Love Is At The End Of The World”
Singer-songwriter Basia Bulat releases a new video for the song “Love is at the End of the World” directed by Nora Rosenthal. This is the closing track on her most recent critically acclaimed album Are You in Love?, released in the spring via Secret City Records and produced by Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
Over 130,000 YouTube views so far… His Sweet Baby Boy from Irish artist Ellie Redmond
Christmas has always been an extra special time for Ellie. When she was just six years old, Ellie performed on Ireland’s Irish speaking TV station TG4 as part of a Christmas special programme. She was chosen with a select group of singers to sing Christmas carols while the presenter, “The Druid Chef” prepared the Christmas dinner. This programme has been broadcasted every year for the last seventeen years and has become a must watch at Christmas time on Irish TV.
The Wood Brothers to Reissue ‘The Muse’ on 2-LP Vinyl
The Wood Brothers have announced a double-LP vinyl reissue of their modern classic, ‘The Muse,’ will be released on March 5, 2021 through the band’s own Honey Jar Records. Originally issued October 1, 2013 via Zac Brown’s Southern Ground label, the 11-track collection was produced by Nashville music legend Buddy Miller and contains many of The Wood Brothers most celebrated songs that remain staples of their live performances to this day, including “Wastin’ My Mind,” “Sing About It,” “Neon Tombstone,” “Keep Me Around” and “I Got Loaded.” An initial vinyl pressing of ‘The Muse’ sold out years ago and has been in high demand by The Wood Brothers’ fanbase ever since.
POPPY RELEASES NEW CHRISTMAS EP OUT NOW
Post-genre art and music visionary Poppy has released a new four song EP A Very Poppy Christmas, available now via Sumerian Records. The EP is yet another unexpected pivot for the artist, trading in the visceral genre-agnostic bombast of her recent full-length I Disagree for a set of intimate, melancholic indie-pop, imbibed with indelible heart-worn vocal melodies that perfectly evoke the yearning and sentiment of the season.
Healthy Junkies return with explosive visual for ‘Tricky Situation’
Healthy Junkies are everything that epitomizes the indie punk spirit – driven, authentic, and capable of causing a riot at any moment. Following the release of their new album ‘Forever on the Road pt.1’, the band are back with a new single from the record in the form of infectious full on garage rock onslaught ‘Tricky Situation’, as they prepare to release ‘Forever on the Road pt.2 on 11th Dec.
FINNEAS Releases Holiday Song, ‘Another Year’
Today, six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, songwriter and producer FINNEAS returns with a rousing new song, just in time for the holidays, titled “Another Year.”
Written, produced and performed by 23-year-old FINNEAS, he reveals, “I wrote this song last Christmas, with a year of uncertainty ahead of us, had I known, anything I know now about how 2020 would go, I don’t think I would have changed a word. I hope wherever this song finds you, it brings you some small dose of comfort. The horizon is bright I think.”
SiriusXM Joins Forces With The Bob Marley Family To Launch “Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio”
Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio will launch on December 3rd on SiriusXM channel 19 and will feature the cultural icon’s entire music catalog, both live and recorded, including rare recordings, some of which have never been made available to the public.
The channel, to be curated by the Marley family, will include a wide range of Caribbean music from its inception to present day. Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong Radio will also highlight the branches of his still-growing musical legacy including The Wailers, I-Threes, Tuff Gong International, the record label founded by Marley in the 70’s, and his children and grandchildren as they continue to make their own impact on reggae and popular music.
SCARDUST Release BREAK THE ICE Music Video
SCARDUST Further Explores New Album’s Concept In Music Video For ‘Break The Ice’. Israeli progressive/symphonic metal group’s sophomore LP ‘Strangers’ continues to win acclaim.
Following a wave of conceptually-driven music videos from their acclaimed new album “Strangers” – hailed by Sonic Perspectives as “progressive metal album-of-the-year material” – Israel’s SCARDUST have given fans a candid peek behind the scenes with their latest clip, “Break The Ice.” The video, which showcases stages of the album’s production and recording process from both before and after the global coronavirus outbreak.
V**GRA BOYS RELEASE NEW SONG + VIDEO
When we last checked in on the V**gra Boys (**= “ia” because spam FILTERS) we found Sebastian Murphy wreaking havoc on the town in a drunken stumble. And at the end of that “Ain’t Nice” video, the first song from their upcoming Welfare Jazz album out January 8th, he passed out awaking in the 18th century surrounded by servants in powdered wigs. Today the story continues with a new song and video for “Creatures”. Watch as Murphy explores his new surroundings of mansions, pools, synchronized swimming, and more within the magical realist-inspired scene in which he’s arrived.
ABOVE SNAKES Release Official Music Video for “Never Alone”
Active Rock / Metal Band ABOVE SNAKES has released the official music video for their latest single, “Never Alone,” which has already garnered over 50,000 streams on Spotify. Directed by Adrienne Beacco and Jake Jones at Excelleration Media, “Never Alone” explores themes of chaos and resolution with a visual backdrop of modern gothic horror.
Benjamin Lazar Davis Shares “What If I?” Video Via Under The Radar Mag
Eclectic Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, arranger, composer, and producer Benjamin Lazar Davis has made his name as a valued collaborator as well as a gifted solo artist. With a talent for indie rock, pop, and folk sounds, Davis has created trippy but engaging sounds with Cuddle Magic and Okkervil River, and he’s contributed to recordings by Kimbra, Lady Lamb, and Anna & Elizabeth. Davis is also passionate about African music, and has used his knowledge in all its forms to record projects in tandem with Joan as Police Woman and Bridget Kearney. “What If I” follows “If You Want It” as his first new music since 2018’s break-out debut solo album Nothing Matters.
