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The boundless project from France known as The Caracal Project has been pushing the envelope as he explores various BPMs with a maddening pace. He’s now joining forces with an equally ground-breaking artist from Sydney, Leotrix, as they school the bass space with a forward-thinking glitched-out single landing on NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s label.
Brooklyn-based, Post-Rock/Shoegaze/Post-Metal Trio, SleapingDreaming Get Surreal on New Video/Single Premiered via V13.net
The band started as an informal side-project focused on experimentation with sound and texture. It initially constituted several members without specific instrument assignments or musical goals. Over time roles within the band became more defined as a two piece focused on a layered live experience with active integration of pre-recorded loops and electronic noise elements. In mid 2017 the band opted to bring on a third member to focus specifically on the low-end. From that point the band took on a more traditional feel, structuring music in the format of post-rock and post metal, with heavy influence from shoegaze. The band’s music is mostly instrumental and tends to be slow moving, defined by hypnotic evolutions, layering and density.
SleapingDreaming Get Surreal on Their New Single “Ring of Fireflies” [Premiere]
Rising Star EST Gee Unveils Brand New Video For “Young Shiners” Today
The new video – directed by Diesel Film – comes on the heels of the release of Gee’s recently-released project, I Still Don’t Feel Nun, that includes collaborations with CMG CEO, Yo Gotti as well as MoneyBagg Yo, Jack Harlow, Kevin Gates and 42 Dugg, among others. Earlier this month CMG Records announced EST GEE as the latest addition to their roster (42 Dugg, Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, etc.).
Folks Like Them Announce New Single and Lyric Video “When I Pass”
Songwriting and storytelling duo, Folks Like Them, have announced the release of their new single and lyric video “When I Pass.” The country single depicts the harsh realities and struggles of life as things to be appreciated and honored. With the one year anniversary of the global pandemic approaching, gratitude for all that life is and has to offer is essential.
HIT MAKING DUO PJ HARDING & NOAH CYRUS TEAM UP ON NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “DEAR AUGUST” — DEBUT EP “PEOPLE DON’T CHANGE” COMING SOON
Collaborating quietly for the past year, PJ Harding & Noah Cyrus surprise listeners everywhere with the release of their first single and music video as a duo titled “Dear August” today.
“Dear August” is out now via RECORDS/RCA Records.
Soulful Folk/Americana Singer/Songwriter, Actor, Stuntman Russell Jamie Johnson, Premieres New Single via American Songwriter
“This relationship was putting Johnson in the cycle of a mental addict. Because of that, throughout the song, he compares the girl to the habit of smoking. In either situation, the girl or the cigarette might feel good to have around in the moment, but in the long run, it can mentally and physically ruin your life.” (American Songwriter)
Russell Jamie Johnson Takes a Stand in Heartfelt Single, ‘Put Me Out’
Mohegan Sun Celebrates The Year of the Ox
A traditional Lion Dance took place today outside of Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower in celebration of the 2021 Lunar New Year
Mohegan Sun celebrates the Lunar New Year every year with a traditional Lion Dance, which has long represented the exorcising of evil spirits and the summoning of luck and fortune. This year, the ceremony took place outdoors at Sky Tower valet, and playing key roles in the celebration were both Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) and Mohegan Sun executives. Calvin Chin’s Martial Arts Academy performed the incredible Lion Dance, which culminated with a firecracker display.
Lushlife Shares “Depaysement” Via FLOOD
“Across the 9:09 minutes of Depaysement, you can hear the song slowly transform from a quietly meditative loop to a headnodic jam with a hard-as-nails verse from Dälek to a full-on outre jazz freakout, like you suddenly find yourself in a different place altogether — and that’s very much on purpose,” says Raj Haldar, the man behind Lushlife. “Depaysement is a French word that captures the totality of feeling that hits you when you’re in a strange, new place for the first time. When we started working on this song, eighteen months ago, I was just thinking about that vibe in connection to being on the road playing music. Given the current moment, and since we’ve been stuck at home for almost a year now, I’m longing for that synapse-tingling feeling of traveling to new places more than ever.”
SMINO & G HERBO FEATURED ON JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH: THE INSPIRED ALBUM
Joining an A-list tracklisting highlighted by JAY-Z, Nipsey Hussle, Lil Durk, Black Thought, and more, G Herbo unveils two new songs. His distinct flow takes hold on the militant and magnetic “All Black,” while he joins forces with super producer Hit-Boy and Bump J for “Revolutionary.” Meanwhile, Smino teams up with rapper and producer “Saba” for the explosive “Plead The .45th” boosted with bass-filled beats, witty bars, and politically charged proclamations.
“When Mike Brown died in St. Louis, it kind of woke me up to a different side of my writing. When Saba and I finished the song, it turned out a pretty fire. Definitely felt inspired to literally plead my 45th,” Smino explained. Saba went on to say, “We wanted it to feel real. We finished our verses after seeing the movie, and seeing the movie brought our verses together in a real way.”
Artist: SUNNY DEXX – Track: Quite Like You
SUNNY DEXX is an up and coming Rap/Hip-Hop Artist from Brooklyn, N.Y. who started gaining traction after releasing his first Ep Album titled “DEXX’s WORLD Vol.1” (2019). As an emerging independent musician, SUNNY DEXX’s debut EP is decidedly mature — both sonically and lyrically — as he uses imagery to elaborate on the raw and gritty nature of inner city life, as well as more personal narratives about life, love, community and missed expectations. His music style incorporates various elements from his diverse background and the end result is a mirror-reflection of his authenticity and unique flow.
joan & Beka Release Stunning New Version of “brokenhearted (together)”
About the collaboration, joan say: “we met beka while touring with honne in asia last year and became buds immediately. we were working on “cloudy” at the time and always thought it would be cool to have a feature on brokenhearted, but it would need to be the perfect match since it would be our first feature on a song. she started her own project and we are just her biggest fans so it was an absolute dream to have her take one of our favorite songs we’ve made to a whole new level ♥️”
Force Field PR artists & staff curate the annual Anti V-Day Spotify Mix, Vol. VII
Let’s face it, Valentine’s Day is the WORST holiday of the year! We launched this playlist series back in 2015 as a way of getting through that awful day, February the 14th — and this year it seems it might be especially needed. We are pleased to bring you Vol. VII which is, in a word, devastating. Get your kleenex ready. Thanks to all of our artists who took the time to contribute their favorite break-up songs / songs about heartache:
OUT TODAY: ‘Barren King’ by MANNTRA (metal-follk)
Mysterious. Powerful. Magical. On March 26th, the cracking new album ‘Monster Mind Consuming’ by sensational and mystical folk-rock outfit Manntra will finally be released. Ahead of this, the band previews this epic emotion-filled efolk-metal masterpiece with the single ‘Barren King’. Epic, powerful and full of pain, this song offers a potent taster of the forthcoming album.
From the first second, you feel the pain of the Barren King, forever cursed to sail the cold, dark sea. He seeks (in vain) a cure for his torments. He is the king of outsiders, having nothing but his heart and his faith. He refuses to give up, continuing to forge forward, full of hope in finally experiencing salvation. With epic choirs, this song captivates with its beguiling folk-rock sounds, pulling you under its spell without any chance of escaping.
Award-Winning World Music Singer Syssi Mananga Drops ‘Mopepe’ – A Welcome African Breeze In These Times Of Lockdown
Belgo-Congolese Singer-Songwriter Syssi Mananga’s new album “Mopepe Mama” will be released in April 2021.
Until then, she’ll drop a single every month. The first release is a contemporaneous afro-folk ballad called “Mopepe”. Mopepe means “the wind” in Lingala and celebrates women whose spirit is as free and untamable as the wind. The music video was shot in Kenya and can be viewed at:
New Noise Video Premiere: Basic Elements: ‘SCREAM 4 LOVE’
Basic Elements are releasing their third single, “Scream 4 Love,” on Valentine’s Day weekend. Don’t let the Hallmark holiday fool you; “Scream 4 Love” is a bona fide love letter to love itself. Bouncing between the mischievous and the mythical, “Scream 4 Love” pushes empathy and understanding and suggests one doesn’t have to be “in” love to express love—try finding that in a greeting card.
Artist: Dora Papadaki – Track: Never Be the Same
Vocalist and Songwriter based in UK. BA in Pop Music and MMus in Pop Music Performance From Cambridge university and London Institute of Contemporary Music accordingly. Currently working as a Music teacher and Vocal coach.
Artist: Icey$ – Track: Idk
“With roots in Chicago, but a desire to highlight Las Vegas, the city that molded him, Trey Carney’s passion for choosing ingenious sounds that emphasize the complexity of his style is what has gained him global attention.
Dizzy Ninja has set his sight on securing his validity in front of the world
Every artist has got an identity. No identity means no presence, and no presence means no validity in the industry. Dizzy Ninja has stamped his identity and shown his presence with his music energy and vibes. Texas hip-hop sensation, Dizzy Ninja (W. Scott Thomas) has infused that identity to cook and shake up the rap industry, and the world of music altogether. With countless day and night without sleep, Dizzy Ninja has set his sight on securing his validity in front of the world.
The Sherman-Denison born Texas hip-hop star has been defining and perfecting his craft from childhood. That tender age passion has resulted to Dizzy Ninja releasing great masterpiece since his childhood.
Crashing Wayward Release Their Debut Single “Breathe” Written in Response to the Social Unrest
Guitarist and songwriter David Harris talking about the new video, “For our video “Breathe” we worked with Mason Wright. He really captured the energy of what we do live & was right in the action with his camera. The visuals of the light & dark really capture the vibe of the song.”
“Of all the videos I have done throughout my music career, I have to say “Breathe” was definitely the most exciting and fun. This was my 4th time working with director Mason Wright who really captured what we were going for. I couldn’t be more grateful for David, Pete, Shon and Carl. Our producer Mike Gillies (Metmixer) crushed it on this song as well! It’s a winning combination!” Stacey David Blades.
Out Now – Niceness – ‘Realize’
The Colorado band Niceness presents their second album, Realize, available now. Three years since their debut album Sunshine, the group has returned to the studio to record their all-new work, on all analog equipment. The album comes following their single, “What A Day” along with “Better Than You Know,” which reached #8 on the iTunes charts.
Vocalist and frontwoman Koral Delatierra explains, “This album is dedicated to all our brothers and sisters, past, present, and future, who show us that a just and sustainable world is possible. May we continue to strive to leave our children a more peaceful, healthy, and prosperous world. We chose the album title because we understand that to realize is to understand clearly. There is so much at stake in the world that needs our profound realization”.
Reconvalescent – “The Progress of Nothing” (INDUSTRIAL / ELECTRONIC ROCK) – Machine Man Records
Reconvalescent is an electronic rock / industrial metal / experimental project lead by the “Vessel”.
“My identity is not important. What is important is my message. I am a vessel of information from a faraway galaxy similar to one you call Milky Way.
My purpose is to teach humanity about inhabitants of this galaxy and to prevent or prepare it for the same problems that it can face.
My audio files have access to the information about their historical, societal and technological achievements. My only hope is that you can learn from them and be a positive impact on this part of the universe and yourselves.
My audio transmissions have been categorized as Electronic Rock / Industrial Metal.”
State Of Mind “Self Titled E.P.” – (Heavy Metal)
In 1994, four friends got together and decided they wanted to entertain the world. They decided to name their band ‘State Of Mind’ ( SOM ) because that is what music is to them, a “State of Mind” . Their influences are old school metal gods such as, Ronnie James Dio , Judas Priest , Black Sabbath , Queensryche , Iron Maiden , Pantera , Led Zeppelin etc.
The music is hard hitting and described as New Classic Metal. With the flavor of their influences guiding their way. The lyrics are written to describe ones State of Mind in any given situation, and to give those feelings an outlet other than addiction or suicide. They have lost two band members to addiction that resulted in death. RIP Scott and Brett.
WEEKEND RECOVERY New Album ‘False Company’ Out Now
UK rock band, WEEKEND RECOVERY, have released their new album ‘False Company’ via Criminal Records. WEEKEND RECOVERY joined The Kut, The Exits and Argonaut on the roster, and become the first label release of 2021.
LIL YACHTY + VINCE STAPLES “IN MY STUSSY’S” VIDEO — ENOUGH SAID
Lil Yachty has continued his impressive 2020 run in 2021 with a versatile playbook, now including the release of his “In My Stussy’s” video featuring Vince Staples.
The song is from Yachty’s deluxe album Lil Boat 3.5 via Quality Control Music/Motown Records. The deluxe version of Lil Boat 3 features 7 new tracks with heavyweight features from Future, Drake, Playboi Carti, A$AP Rocky, Tyler the Creator, Lil Baby, Oliver Tree, and, of course, Vince Staples.
Artist: Mayday Carta – Track: Faded
Hailing from Los Angeles, Mayday Carta is a creative new artist whose songs are simultaneously evocative and fierce. Brimming with heartache and angst, his songs are made to keep listeners on their feet while also creating an emotional space that’s relatable to everyone. By sharing his personal experiences through his music and presenting them in a natural and easy to digest way, his songs are crafted for personal listening and parties alike.
BA 522 – BLu ACiD feat John Blake EP
BLu ACiD: two Dutch musicians/producers who joined forces in this production unit. Both of them have more then 25 years of live stage experience and they combine that with 2021 recording and production techniques.Together they are preserving the power and originality of American roots music but at the same time not excluding influences from any other musical styles nor any technology that is available today. This EP is the result of a recording session that they did in 2016 with John Blake; a mysterious singer hailing from the Deep East of Holland.
Hailing from YG ENTERTAINMENT, the management stable behind global megahit artists BIGBANG and BLACKPINK, TREASURE are Korea’s hottest boyband right now. In 2020 they dominated the rookie category at numerous awards ceremonies, including the 2020 Mnet Asian Music Awards. Now they are blowing up in Japan, with the February 14 release of the full version of ‘BEAUTIFUL’, their first original Japanese-language track. This will be followed by a full major-label debut Japanese album on March 31, titled ‘THE FIRST STEP: TREASURE EFFECT’.
Beni-Hana “Earthworm Ben” – [Free Download & Stream]
Carolina Hip Hop artist & producer Beni-Hana has been building up his name for years now from his critically acclaimed “Appalachian Hills” to his featured music videos with JellyRoll, Snowgoons and even Slaine. In the last few years he has stayed busy performing over 200+ shows with artists such as the Yelawolf, Rittz, Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid and Doobie. Most recently, Beni has released the highly anticipated “Earthworm Ben” the sequel to his fan favorite album “Nemesis” through his new partnership with Snowgoons and their label Goon Musick.
