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Metallic Hardcore Collective MATRIARCHS Issues Animated Video for Updated Version “Deadman”
“‘Deadman’ is a song about the struggles of the working class and the tools the 1% use to influence our decision making and priorities and liberating ourselves from that,” Levi says. “I think the themes are even more relevant today, given our dependence and blind trust in technology, which we are dependent on for our everyday activities and our primary source of information. As a society, we are as divided now as ever before, even with technology and social media being marketed as tools that bring us closer together. This song is about rebelling against all masters, gurus and self-proclaimed distributors of truth to learning to trust our own intuition and judgement. It’s also an extremely fun and heavy song and we wanted to do something different and special with the visuals.”
7evin7ins shares “Let Go” (ft. 916frosty)
A chance trip to the studio would provide a serendipitous start to 7evin7ins’ career as a musician. The New Jersey native who used to practice his flows during freestyle sessions with his friends has maintained an unceasing momentum since the fateful day that he first entered a studio. 7evin7ins demonstrates dexterity in his ability to combine a ‘punk rock’ style into a modern hip-hop production. In a credit to 7evin7ins’ capability, numerous singles swiftly landed on multiple Soundcloud esteemed editorial playlists.
NIGHTSHADOW Streaming New Single “Ripper” Off Upcoming Album “Strike Them Dead” Out May 7th
Nightshadow returns in 2021 to offer up a slab of infectious strong-hearted power-punching metal from their forthcoming full-length “Strike Them Dead” to follow their 2017 self-titled debut EP. The album is due out May 7th and in lead up to its release, the band is sharing their first single “Ripper”. The track is a story from the point of view of the malice mind of Jack The Ripper. It features a full-on shred fest of pure power metal with some neoclassical guitar influence.
ODD CIRCUS: BrooklynVegan Premieres Mantha From Improvisational Avant-Rock Trio
Operating out of Orlando, Florida and Washington, DC, the fittingly monikered ODD CIRCUS explores the suspension of space and time through sound. Forged in improvisation, the band’s music navigates a boundary-less sonic landscape that embraces the unknown and welcomes the bizarre. The result is an experimental style of psychedelic art-rock that weaves its way into garage, fusion, krautrock, no wave, post-rock, noise, hard psych, and sci-fi prog.
GIRLZLUHDEV DROPS BUBBLING NEW SINGLE “DAY 1 STARTER (FEAT. REMBLE)”
“Day 1 Starter (feat. Remble)” is an athletic track: Remble grapples with the beat like a wrestler, Dev floats over it like a boxer on his toes. And when they trade bars, it’s an all-out brawl. “He talkin’ too loud, I let my 40 bark him,” Dev sneers. Remble fires back, “You wanna fade, my chopper Ronda Rousey.” Dev uses bobs and weaves through his trademark basketball references, lending the track that fun, head-spinning energy that informs all of his most infectious songs. In the video, directed by Nick Medina, Dev and Remble hang on a quiet block, demonstrating their cool chemistry and quiet confidence as they play dice and flex.
Lambo Lamb | “Gucci” | Music Service
Collect Da Profit presents Lambo Lamb “Gucci.” Rising to take the top spot feels excellent. Sometimes you have to team up with a legendary producer like Lex Luger and drop off something; to drive the streets and clubs crazy. Not skipping a beat Lambo Lamb keeps up his track record with this banger and promises to deliver more hits very soon.
WA’s Pretty Uglys release ‘Emergency Room’ single, announce EP ‘Party Friends’ and May tour.
“Emergency Room is one of the heavier tracks off the EP also being the opening track to kick things off with a punch. Written about a night out which ended with Jax landing in hospital needing stitches in his face, then heading to Perth the next day to play a sold out show with Ruby Fields, it was our biggest show to date at the time.” Pretty Uglys
LAKE! RELEASES – NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “BETTER OFF ALONE”
March 31, 2021 – Genre-bending artist LAKE! releases his new single and music video, “Better Off Alone.” Hailing from Los Angeles, California, the 18-year-old showcases his talent with a new melodic driven trap sound. The single was created by expressing his feelings as he freestyles all of his music. “Better Off Alone” is the second single released by the new artist, following his previous release “Dead Roses” which gained support from Travis Mills on Apple Music, Lyrical Lemonade, Major Stage, and many more.
NEW AUDIO ALERT! SEVENTH CRYSTAL “WHEN WE WERE YOUNG”
Frontiers Music Srl is thrilled to be releasing Seventh Crystal’s debut album, “Delirium” on May 14, 2021. Please enjoy the Swedes newest single, ‘When We Were Young’, which was released today. If you are a fan of melodic rock/hard rock, then this band is an absolute MUST HEAR!
Berlin-based genre-defying LOSERS release mesmerizing “Lost in Translation” lyric video
“I had the idea to mirror the screen down the center to portray the polarization that the song talks about,” says multi-instrumentalist Tom Bellamy of Berlin-based genre-defying band LOSERS about their lyric video for “Lost In Translation.” As the new single is about isolation and division, Bellamy wanted to bring that out with the visuals. He adds, “I wanted it to feel confusing and without belonging, but as the video progresses to bring a sense of hope and ultimately transformation.” The lyric video was produced by Euan McGrath (UNKLE, Stanley Kubrick exhibition).
R&B COOL KIDS ELHAE & MASEGO ARE THE ULTIMATE GENTLEMEN IN NEW VISUAL “MY CITY”
Known for his melodic sound and hypnotizing harmonies, Georgia-raised singer/songwriter Elhae channels his love for women, cars, and the always present pursuit of prosperity on his latest single “My City” featuring Masego. Praised by Pop Dust as “a smooth slice of contemporary soul that is drenched in summertime yearning,” the C Gutta produced record showcases both Elhae & Masego in rare form as they take turns showcasing their signature sounds, reminding listeners and critics alike that not only are they hometown heroes but that they’re also next in line to rule the R&B throne.
Manchester’s CAULBEARERS radiate love on ‘Burst Through The Borders’
Manchester-based Caulbearers present their new single ‘Burst Through The Borders’, influenced by modern, urban existence and celebrating the sacred in the everyday and the supposedly mundane. The fantastic single cover artwork was created by James Roper.
Caulbearers are a Manchester-based collective of musicians, formed in 2007 and led by Damien Mahoney, with contributors hailing from around the UK and Europe. A DIY ethic has coursed through the band’s work, including releases, design, production and much of the recording process. This hybrid ensemble is known for blending diverse musical styles and fusing them together on stage, weaving nu jazz and folk with elements of hip-hop, funk, dub, soul and afrobeat.
Young Dolph & Key Glock’s Dum & Dummer 2 is a Commercial and Critical Success
Young Dolph & Key Glock are making a massive splash with the release of their new album Dum & Dummer 2. The new collaborative album was the fifth-biggest streaming debut on Spotify this past weekend, and is on pace for a Top 10 debut on the Billboard 200.
Plastic Face release new single and video ‘Back2Tokyo’
Experimental Sydney-based duo Plastic Face (Pete Stals and Will Coleman) have today announced their dark, mysterious new single BACK2TOKYO, an exploration of how it feels to fall backwards into old habits, being an inner critic and finally getting yourself back onto the path to ecstasy. The enigmatic duo have also released a spooky and intriguing Lynchian video to accompany the track, written and directed by Sean Donovan.
THE ABSENCE Unveil Video for ‘Choirs of Sickness’; New Album ‘Coffinized’ Due June 25
Says vocalist Jamie Stewart, “Haven’t we all been Coffinized since last year? Cooped-up, masked, distanced, trapped within a formless bubble, longing for a collective exhale. We lost loved ones; we lost time, work, sanity… in a way, we lost ourselves. In regard to most bands’ craft, we lost an integral portion of the thing that charges our collective batteries: SHOWS. We lost our abilities to release and to connect with all of our friends and family. We miss the spark; we miss the conversations; and most of all, we miss each and every one of you.
SEEYOUSOON REVEAL RAZOR SHARP NEW SINGLE MATTE BLACK
Having established themselves as one of the best regarded new collectives around, Floridian 9-piece seeyousoon keep the heat up with “Matte Black”, a track which crackles with creative intent from the outset. Featuring razor sharp production decorated with the eclectic flows thats have seen seeyousoon pick up wide scale press support, the track serves as another stellar entry into their impressive back catalogue. Speaking on the release, they state:
“Matte Black is about making an entrance. We wanted to make a track that spoke for itself and needed no introduction. We think a lot of our music walks this line but we felt really excited about this song the night we made it. It came together as easily as all of our other favorites and we’re really excited for you to hear it, as well as what comes after it.” – seeyousoon
Award-Winning Canadian Soul Singer Melanie Durrant Releases Her New R&B Single “Listen”
Produced by Statik Selektah (worked alongside Nas and Wiz Khalifa), “Listen” is embodied with emotion and perfectly encompasses a 90’s hip-hop and R&B sound. Since 2013, Durrant has received three JUNO Award nominations. In 2013, “Made For Love” was nominated for Reggae Single of the Year, in 2014 her second single “Gone” was nominated for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year, and in 2015 Durrant picked up another nod in the R&B/Soul category with her single “Four Seasons.” She was also nominated for Soul/R&B Artist or Group of the Year at the 2015 SiriusXM Indie Awards.
SCENES makes debut with video clip for their single ‘Henhouse’ ft. Ainslie Wills plus announces debut EP
Brisbane songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Scenes made his debut last month with his dynamic new single ‘Henhouse’ featuring Ainslie Wills. Today he shares his moody video clip alongside the announcement of his debut EP releasing later this year.
Scenes is the solo project of Graham Ritchie from indie rock band Holy Holy; making soaring, beat-driven electronic rock. Self-produced and recorded, Scenes’ debut single flourishes with drum loops and reverberant analogue synths that swell around the distinct vocals of Melbourne artist Ainslie Wills. The track also features Ryan Strathie on drums (Holy Holy, Andy Bull, Olympia) and was mixed by Jake Miller (Bjork, Aurora).
LILHUDDY RELEASES ACOUSTIC VERSION OF “THE EULOGY OF YOU AND ME” ALONG WITH VIDEO
Today, singer, songwriter and new Immersive/Geffen signing LILHUDDY (aka Chase Hudson) releases the acoustic version of his current single “The Eulogy Of You and Me”. The stripped-down track is a softer take on the power punk anthem, beautifully showcasing Chase’s raw vocals accompanied by melodic piano and guitar. The video for “The Eulogy Of You and Me” (Acoustic) was filmed at the legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and the song is available now at all digital retail providers via Immersive/Geffen Records.
Victoria Hoffman releases feel-good Indie Folk track
Now based in Nottingham, via the unlikely route of Nigeria and Greece, Victoria Hoffman’s new single, Hopeless Love, is released on 5th April and captures her indie-folk style and confessional lyrics. Having only started writing songs in 2018, Hopeless Love is her third single and comes ahead of a proposed debut album release in the Summer.
SWEDEN’S CROWNE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ALBUM “KINGS IN THE NORTH” OUT JUNE 18, 2021
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the release of the debut album, “Kings In The North” from Crowne, a new Swedish melodic hard rock supergroup on June 18, 2021. The band is comprised of vocalist Alexander Strandell (Art Nation), guitarist/keyboardist/producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T.), bassist John Levén (Europe) and drummer Christian Lundqvist (The Poodles). The band’s debut album, “King In The North” is due out June 18, 2021. Their second single and first music video, ‘Sharoline’ is out today.
The Bruce Lee Band (ft. Jeff Rosenstock) Highlight Anti-Asian Hate Crime With New Single
Californian ska pioneers The Bruce Lee Band have released the video for ‘Division In The Heartland’, the lead single and title track from their forthcoming new EP of the same name, released 28th May 2021 via Asian Man Records.
Over the years, The Bruce Lee Band has included members of Less Than Jake and Rx Bandits, fronted by Asian Man Records founder Mike Park (Skankin’ Pickle, Bruce Lee Band) on vocals/saxophone. The current incarnation also features Jeff Rosenstock on bass/keys/saxophone, Dan Potthast (MU330) on guitar, and Kevin Higuchi (Jeff Rosenstock) on drums.
Dan Croll releases ‘Grand Plan (Live)’ album today through Communion Records
Although arriving as a digital only release, it has been split into two parts, much like a double album release, with ‘Disc 1’ being the audio from the Spacebomb live stream (Live at Spacebomb) and ‘Disc 2’ the audio from the Wild Honey Pie live music video series, which accompanied the original release.
SEAFOAM GREEN drops new single produced by Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Tyler Greenwell
This hard-hitting, good-times rock’n’roll song is an arresting statement on where the band are going, ahead of their eagerly anticipated album, due for release later this year.
Seafoam Green’s upcoming long player – ‘Martin’s Garden’ – is the band’s second studio record. Their debut was a collaboration with Rich Robinson, of the Black Crowes. Once again, Seafoam Green are collaborating with the artists residing in their own record collections – inspirations steeped in the culture of the Southern States.
Austin’s Lady Dan (ffo: Mattiel, Julia Jacklin, Katy Kirby) | Shares new single – album out April 23
As a full piece, I Am the Prophet dives into some deeply personal content for Dozier, in a sense tackling lots of the pressure and symbols of authority that she has come up against in her life. Initially hailing from Dothan, Alabama, Tyler grew up in a strictly religious environment, moving to Birmingham, Alabama in her teens to attend a ministry school which was when she began to question the role of the Church in her life. It was an amalgamation of the Church and a controlling relationship that birthed the crux of I Am the Prophet – a celebration of sorts about ridding the patriarchal restraints that refused her growth, as well as being a frustrated kick at those who’ve always said she couldn’t in life. Each track poses a new narrative, arriving as multilayered existential quandaries of empowerment and restriction, of life and death, or of faith and its absence.
