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Atria (ex-Morningbell) video/LP Announcement
After an exhausting decade of constant recording and performing, frontman Travis Atria turned to another lifelong dream: books. In 2016, he finished Traveling Soul, the first biography of iconic soul man Curtis Mayfield (co-written with Mayfield’s son Todd), long a major influence on Atria’s music. The book received praise from Rolling Stone and Pitchfork, among others. Atria then wrote Better Days Will Come Again, the story of jazz trumpeter Arthur Briggs, who was among the greatest musicians of the Jazz Age in Paris, and who spent four years in a Nazi prison camp during WWII, where he conducted a classical orchestra of prisoners.
RISING R&B SONGSTRESS AYANIS CALLS ON ATLANTA’S OWN MULATTO TO RELEASE BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DRIP”
R&B songstress Ayanis is on fire, joining forces with Atlanta’s own female-rap sensation Mulatto to deliver her first release of the year, the official music video for her 2020 EP YANI’s standout track “Drip.” The rhythmic track features Ayanis harmonizing over an uptempo beat, complemented by Mulatto’s unique flow. The official music video for “Drip,” directed by Azzie Scott, is a colorful and energetic showcase of raw talent. “Drip is such a triumphant record. It exudes rich and bad b*tch energy…I really tapped into my alter ego in this video. I don’t think anyone has seen me in this way before.”
Venus Furs – Watch My “New Inspiration” Video
“New Inspiration” is a late night, moody song about needing to accept that you can’t help someone who doesn’t want to be helped – watching someone go down dark or dangerous paths time and time again, trying to help them, but not being able to if they don’t want things to change themselves.
glaive shares new track “cloak n dagger” with rapper ericdoa
glaive is an artist based in the mountains of North Carolina who began making music at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, releasing his first song on Soundcloud in April. The steady stream of music that followed quickly earned him acclaim and, by the end of the year, spots on several coveted year-end lists. The Fader said his single “astrid” “burns like a sparkler” and named it one of the best song songs of 2020, while The New York Times’ Jon Caramanica included it among his top tracks of the year.
Alternative Rock Band The Nomadic Release Heartwarming New Single “Jeannie” to all digital outlets
“Jeannie was my grandmother, she was the youngest daughter in her family in Wagga Wagga, country Australia, growing up in the early 20th century! Australia was a very different country then, still growing and developing, and finding its feet as a nation. Conditions were not easy and everyone in the family had to contribute to the family. Jeannie was a very strong and stoic woman who served in the Medical Women’s Service in the Pacific during the Second World War. For 4 years she was apart from her fiancé Guy, who during that time was a POW. So she had no idea as to his whereabouts and how he was doing. I think a lot about their strength and example today, and how resilient and strong they were” says Rob Gaylard.
Alternative Rock Band The Nomadic Release Heartwarming New Single “Jeannie” to all digital outlets
Christian Aguilar debuts self-titled album, premiering on Aesthetic Magazine
Coasta Mesa singer-songwriter Christian Aguilar is set to debut his first album, Christian Aguilar tomorrow, and we’ve partnered with Aesthetic Magazine to give you a taste of the lush and supple project today.
Inspired by the likes of early blues, folk and country musicians along with the grandiose landscapes of Southern California, Aguilar breathes new life to nostalgic sounds, putting him up there with likes of prominent indie-folk acts including Cass McCombs, Kurt Vile, Christian Lee Hutson, and Okkervil River.
Exclusive Premiere: Stream Christian Aguilar’s Self-Titled Debut Album
Like Guitars in Your Face? Truth Or Dare is a Fist-Raising Hard Rock Release from Johnny O’Neil
Truth or Dare is the blazing new solo debut from guitarist Johnny O’Neil, co-founder and main- stay of the Minnesota legendary hard rock band Dare Force. It’s muscular, guitar-driven rock with a powerful foundation supplied by drummer Joachim Baecker, as well as a guest appearance by UFO’s original keyboardist Danny Peyronel. Both O’Neil and Baecker are no strangers to the Midwest music scene, and have finally joined forces to lay down a new set of refreshing rock & roll. Engineer and co-producer Brian Bart (a Midwest legend in his own right and co-founder of Dare Force along with O’Neil) has delivered a crisp, clean recording that fully captures O’Neil’s blistering guitar work. Truth or Dare features nine including the single Snake phonic rocker Temple, the tal World Run Amuck, and Beatles’ classic Revolution.
YUNGBLUD Shares Video for “acting like that” Featuring Machine Gun Kelly
Today YUNGBLUD shares the video for “acting like that” featuring Machine Gun Kelly. Directed by YUNGBLUD, Gavin Gottlich and Ross Anderson, the music video made its global broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and across MTV’s global network of channels, as well as on the Viacom CBS Times Square billboard. YUNGBLUD’s portion of the video was filmed in London and MGK and Travis Barker were shot in Los Angeles. The last time the trio performed together was for their platinum single, “I Think I’m OKAY.”
Drought King Music / Sony / The Orchard Presents: SB SurfsUp – “Mode” [New Video]
JUNODREAM SHARE THE NEW SINGLE ‘EDEN BURNS’ – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Over the course of three independently released EPs, junodream have earned airplay at Radio 1 and Radio X (John Kennedy, Felix White, Maz Tappuni) plus a BBC Introducing Hot List for their previous single ‘easy life’ alongside numerous tips from key new music champions. The quintet will add to their tally of 5 million streams as they kickstart what looks set to be the biggest year of their career so far by sharing the new single ‘Eden Burns’, which was premiered on BBC Radio 1 (Jack Saunders) earlier this week.
Gibson Launches Epic New Guitar App
Whether you are a beginner looking to learn how to play the guitar or an expert needing guitar inspiration, most guitarists must ‘connect their own dots’ across a wide array of tools, learning platforms, and connections to find their favorite songs and artists. Until now. Today, Gibson launches the epic new Gibson App with the perfect balance of innovation, information, and inspiration for guitarists at all levels. The Gibson App comes complete with a versatile guitar tuner, an innovative learning method, and an awesome selection of songs to jam along with to bring learning to another level. And it does not stop there… Gibson also connects the essentials together with the new Gibson App by adding the award-winning Gibson TV channel, the impressive Virtual Guitar Tech service, and a direct connection to Gibson.com.
Raf Rundell Shares New Track “More U Know”
Raf says of the track: “Dawson and I put our hands on the ground in Bushwick. NY. It was the beginning of March, 2019. The snow was melting. We were shown kindness by complete strangers. There’s no way of knowing which way this could go…”
MATT OX RELEASES VIDEO FOR “LEARNED”
#ATLTOP20 #Certified!!! PRESENTS: Road Runna Rio – “Spending Habits” feat. Bad Dreams & Boofinese
Melodic Hardcore Upstarts SETYØURSAILS Sign Worldwide Record Deal with Napalm Records
German melodic hardcore outfit SETYØURSAILS have signed an official contract with premier Austrian rock and metal label Napalm Records.
In November 2018, the four-piece released their smashing debut album, Enough, instantly garnering attention from genre-relevant press outlets like FUZE Magazine, MoreCore and many more. In 2019, the band went on to prove themselves via their energetic live performances on the main stages of popular Reload Festival and Traffic Jam Open Air, sharing the stage with bands like Walls Of Jericho, Jinjer and Hatebreed.
WORLD STAR HIP HOP PREMIERE’S LIL EAZZYY’S “BIG DOG”
“Onna Come Up Remix” featuring G Herbo covered Amazon Music’s popular Hype Music playlist and was featured on Fresh Hip-Hop. It also saw incredible support from Apple playlists, featured on New Music Daily, The Plug, #GYMFLOW, and New in Hip-Hop. It was also featured on the premiere Spotify playlist Rap Caviar, as well as Most Necessary, Get Turnt, Off the Strength, and CST. Pandora also highlighted “Onna Come Up Remix” featuring G Herbo on Trendsetters Hip-Hop, New Hip-Hop Now and New Music Now. Further, YouTube supported with placement on Clout Rising, The Block is Hot, On Everything, Straight Out the Studio, and The Chicago El.
Celeste Shares Video for “Love Is Back;” ‘Not Your Muse’ Out January 29
The video, set on the office floor of a reimagined stock-broker firm where women dominate, is an homage to female empowerment and love. It features Celeste and a cast list of cameos by her friends in fashion, music, acting and the creative arts, including Mel C, Jaime Winstone, Miss Jason, Princess Julia and many more.
Little Bird Explores Online Dating in 2021 with Single, “SWIPE”
The Charleston, South Carolina-based band is gearing up to release the first EP, ALPHA, of a three-part series on February 12th. “SWIPE” and the corresponding lyric video is the latest from the group released in anticipation of the ultimate culmination of the EP series, Proxima LP, due out later this year. The smooth, airy track is “reminiscent of Tom Misch and Crumb,” writes IMPOSE, and explores the guard one puts up when dating in the digital age, not wanting to be your authentic self too soon.
WATCH: Rivals ‘Sad Looks Pretty on Me’ Video – Album out 3/19/21 via Smartpunk Records!
Along with a stunning music video of the same title, dark pop powerhouse RIVALS (RVLS) announced details for their latest full-length album, Sad Looks Pretty on Me, which will be released on March 19, 2021 via Smartpunk Records. RVLS’ new album, Sad Looks Pretty on Me, exists in two worlds. The Los Angeles quartet — vocalist Kalie Wolfe, bassist Sebastian Clarke, guitarist Micket Woodle, and drummer Josh Alves — draw a wobbly line between blossoming pop-rock and wilting post-hardcore, often alternating between sides for earth-shattering effects. By wearing their inspirations proudly (and enlisting the help of contemporaries), RVLS clamor for the attention of both radio listeners and bedroom moshers. Eventually, their explosive live act—which has garnered the attention of audiences nationwide—will wear this new set of songs.
SINGER-SONGWRITER JANET SIMPSON SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FROM HER FORTHCOMING LP!
There are few things that are more healing than getting the hell out of town. Maybe it’s a solo trip. Maybe you bring a friend. Definitely a lot of music. Don’t say a thing to anybody. Just get in the car and go. Work it out on the road.
Curtis Waters Releases New Song, ‘Doodoodoo.’
Curtis Waters releases “Doodoodoo,” offering fans the first taste of new music in 2021. Speaking about the track which he wrote and produced, Curtis humorously quips “doodoodoo, it’s a song about taking a bath :).” The song is featured as a World First on Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show and is out now on all platforms.
DDG’S “MOONWALKING IN CALABASAS (REMIX)” FEATURING BLUEFACE NOW CERTIFIED GOLD!
Continuing a rapid ascent to superstardom in 2021, Pontiac, MI rising rapper, YouTube star, and social media phenomenon DDG picks up a gold certification for his smash single “Moonwalking In Calabasas (Remix)” [feat. BLUEFACE]. This marks his second gold plaque from the RIAA following “ARGUMENTS” in 2020.
CAVERN: Echoes And Dust Premieres “Grey” Video From Maryland Atmospheric Post-Rock Trio
Maryland atmospheric post-rock trio CAVERN today unveils their brand new video for “Grey.” Now playing at Echoes And Dust, the track comes by way of the band’s Powdered full-length. Recorded at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts with the legendary Kurt Ballou (Converge) and Zach Weeks and mastered by Magnus Lindberg (Cult Of Luna), the stunning offering was released independently last Summer.
New Music From glaive & ericdoa “cloak n dagger” Out Now On Interscope Records
American Darlings Reveal Highly Anticipated Album “Afterglow”
Celebrating American Darlings’ 10 year anniversary, AFTERGLOW, THE NEW ALBUM from American Darlings is out now via Digital & Cassette from Cacophone Record. Recorded in three studios with three drummers, including Brian Ossip and Daniel Vincent, over the past three years by Tommy Cormier at Greenpoint Recording Collective, Jeff Berner at Studio G Brooklyn and demo tapes at Stanhope Cellar Studio, this more evolved, psychedelic-infused collection is not quite a swansong and not quite a rebirth after a decade of American Darlings. Think of it as the aptly titled, “Afterglow.”
Young People’s Chorus of New York City Announces Release of Just Songs (Unplugged)
The album is part of YPC’s new commissioning program, Just Songs. The Just Songs program, which offers an incubation process, reflects YPC’s goal of continuing to provide choristers and alumni with resources and support as they establish their own successful careers. The songwriters will serve as role models for the organization’s young choristers while also developing a new breadth of social justice repertoire for the young singers. The artists featured on the album will now work with YPC’s choral members, grades 3-10, to perform Just Songs (Amplified), a set of new choral arrangements of the original songs, at concerts currently being planned for 2021 and on streaming platforms.
New Single From Tobyraps – Motivator + Hip-Hop Artist
In the video, Tobyraps points out that happiness is a work ethic – something we have to consistently work to maintain. This contributes to his upcoming album, Make Yourself Happy, releasing later this year.
Sir Charles Ent. | “Real Nigha Music” | Music Service
Dallas, Texas rapper and recording artist, Sir Charles Ent. offers street banger, “Real Nigha Music.” This player yet smooth release is inspired by all of the real niggas and stand up guys.
Django Django unveil new single/video ‘Free From Gravity’ + new album out February 12
As we get closer to the release of Django Django’s highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Glowing in the Dark’ (12 Feb), we release ‘Free From Gravity’, the third single in the album campaign.
Andrew Spacey Keeps Us On A Tight Rope
Andrew Spacey has come out of the gate, introducing himself to the world in an affirmative way with a well executed string of singles, visuals and a debut EP. For his most recent offering he linked up with in house producers Beat It At for a vibrant new jam “Tight Rope.” Andrew rips a catchy double time speed verse over a melodic piano, bells, and synthesizers instrumental. With both hailing from The Mound City, Spacey teams up with Torry Productions LLC to bring the fun energetic visual to life. Tight Rope available on all streaming platforms.
Real Numbers – Brighter Then (Slumberland) now out on 3/19
Following on from 2016’s Wordless Wonder LP and 2017’s “Frank Infatuation” single, Minneapolis’ Real Numbers are back with a brand new EP entitled Brighter Then. In the interim the combo has expanded to a 5-piece, adding Sophie Durbin on keyboards. Brighter Then was recorded over winter 2019/2020 and shows the band journeying deeper into late 80’s indie-pop than ever before.
The lyrics on the EP see Eli Hansen take a more personal and introspective tack revolving around relationships, shifting perspectives, and memories. The title track, which has been crafted slowly over the last few years around its circular lead, tackles the subject of evolving friendships – losses, gains and the acceptance of the present – and channels Sarah favorites The Wake and Brighter.
Kaash Paige Teenage Fever Available Now
A breath of fresh air is not only what your body needs but what the music industry needs. The music industry, especially the R&B needs that breath of fresh air, and Kaash Paige is trending in that direction of being that.
Regain hope and faith with Rev Peter Unger – ‘Selah’
