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New Music: ART BERGMANN releases “La Mort de L’Ancien Regime,” latest single from Late Stage Empire Dementia out May 21
In typical Art Bergmann fashion, “La Mort de L’Ancien Regime”‘s breezy melodicism blends seamlessly with lyrics demanding action against unfettered corporate power, this time using the French Revolution as a touchstone. When asked to expand on its message, Bergmann pulls no punches in saying, “This song is the joyous anthem the kids will be singin’ down the years after the great banksters are finally dead and gone. I would have said ‘pigs who reign over us,’ but that is an insult to our animal friends who are smarter than our sacred dawgs.”
BIG SCENIC NOWHERE: new track “LeDü” streaming on Brooklyn Vegan!
Heavy rock collective BIG SCENIC NOWHERE teamed up with Brooklyn Vegan website to reveal their brand new single “LeDü” today. The supergroup formed by Bob Balch (Fu Manchu), Tony Reed (Mos Generator), Gary Arce and Bill Stinson (Yawning Man) will release their sophomore album ‘The Long Morrow’ in the fall of 2021.
BROOKLYN SONGCRAFTER ANNIE KEATING’S NEW SINGLE “KINDRED SPIRIT” OUT TODAY + NEW LP “BRISTOL COUNTY TIDES” SET FOR RELEASE JUNE 4TH
Brooklyn-based artist Annie Keating has unveiled her brand new single “Kindred Spirit” from her forthcoming album Bristol County Tides, set for release on June 4th. “This is a heavy hitting, genuine love song, the sultry husky kind that gives you renewed hope after you’ve resolved there’s none,” says Americana Highways. “Annie Keating has gritty husky vocals that lend instant credibility to anything she sings. Her songwriting is deep and heavy hitting, and the production and arrangement is bright, without anyone stepping on anyone else’s toes.”
Talia Londoner Performs “Get It Out” Live, Gears Up For Debut EP
Talia Londoner isn’t slowing down. Having already earned praise for her debut single “Get It Out” by outlets like Dope Cause We Said, Buzz Music, and Raised by Cassettes – who called the song a “timeless hit” – the LA born, Tel Aviv based pop artist is treating fans to a live performance of the song, which will be featured on her debut EP later this year. Combining the vibrant feminist visuals of early Madonna and the classic emotional style of Katy Perry, Robyn, and Kylie Minogue, the official video for “Get It Out” offered fans the first taste of Londoner’s euphoric musical sound, destined to place her among the next generation of pop stars. “‘Get It Out’ is a love letter to myself and to you,” said Londoner. “It’s an uplifting, 80-inspired self-love anthem about letting go and feeling your way to freedom.”
THE MARÍAS UNVEIL “HUSH” FIRST SINGLE OFF UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM CINEMA
Cinema – which features tracks in English and Spanish – draws inspiration from the classic films and directors that María and Josh grew up watching, including Pedro Almodóvar and Wes Anderson. The title also pays homage to how the band first began creating music in the first place.
Haviah Mighty moves “Way Too Fast” on new single ft Jalen Santoy
Polaris Music Prize-winning Toronto artist, rapper and producer, Haviah Mighty, revs things up in “Way Too Fast,” featuring North Carolina rapper, Jalen Santoy, a song about believing in yourself and having the courage to never let go of big dreams.
HARPER FINN RELEASES HIS NEW SINGLE ‘SHE SAID’
‘She Said’ is a pop-song paradox, sounds a gently cautionary note whilst releasing us into the freedom of an elegant melody and Harper’s beguiling voice. On the one hand we are warned, on the other utterly seduced. The tension between these two opposites seems a perfect encapsulation of a world in stasis.
Cadence Weapon’s ‘Parallel World’ LP out today, Manga Saint Hilare guests on new cut “On Me”
Today, Cadence Weapon, the moniker of Edmonton-born, Toronto-based rapper, producer, writer and poet, Rollie Pemberton, launches his highly anticipated project, Parallel World, via eOne Music. The album continues Cadence’s mission to spark change and conversation through sonic messaging and seeks to unearth the alternate reality that lies beneath the surface of our society, functioning as a mirror that exposes the distortions and inequalities that are typically ignored. The album arrives with a visual for “On Me”, featuring UK Grime MC, Manga Saint Hilare, produced by Australia’s Strict Face.
ALANA MARIA TAPS MIDAS THE JAGABAN FOR NEW SINGLE & VIDEO
Atlantic Recording artist Alana Maria releases her latest single “Chargie” featuring the UK’s burgeoning afro pop artist, Midas the Jagaban. Produced by Mike Brainchild (Kojo Funds, Rebecca Garton) and premiered by FLAUNT, “Chargie” is a feel-good song focusing on the love of being in a relationship and never wanting that feeling of happiness to end. The track showcases Alana’s unmistakable sweet-toned vocals entwined with the infectious beat. Directed by Meeks & Frost (Pa Salieu, Shaybo), “Chargie” is accompanied by a fun-loving official video celebrating friends, love and life.
BRYNN ELLIOTT WRITES TO HER YOUNGER SELF WITH NEW SONG “LETTER TO A GIRL”
“The lyrics are all the things I wish I had told myself when I was younger in those moments of scrutinizing myself in the mirror, going through heartache and generally just trying to make sense of this crazy world. One of the main themes of the song is beauty and how the true essence of beauty is often not found in the places where our culture tells us that beauty is found. Rather, the very essence of beauty is found in simply being human. Beautiful is created in your mind.” -Brynn Elliott
Tokyo-based creative collective millennium parade continue their ascension with the release of their imaginative music video “Trepanation”. The song, off the group’s recently-released debut album, THE MILLENNIUM PARADE, is an electronic-pop vibe featuring Japanese vocalist Friday Night Plans.
Parson James and JoJo Join For ‘Dirty Laundry’
Multi-platinum selling singer and songwriter Parson James returns today with “Dirty Laundry,” a special collaboration with GRAMMY-winning artist, JoJo, out now via 12Tone Music. The duet marks the first offering of new music from Parson James in 2021.
DISCRETE TEAMS WITH KIESZA, OUSE, AND DYLAN FUENTES FOR GLOBAL POP SMASH “DROWN IN ME”
Discrete has spent the last few years developing a euphoric take on pop informed by the ecstatic sounds of dancefloors across the globe. “Drown in Me” is testament to his hard work, effortlessly folding three vibrant, diverse artists into one blissful smash. They sing about the fragility of romance, telling their tumultuous stories lit by Discrete’s neon production. Even as Kiesza sings about the struggles of falling “in and out of love,” the beat remains insistent and the synthesizers continue to shimmer, a reminder that when life gets messy, you can always dance through your struggles, especially if you’re surrounded by friends.
New Music From Mereba “Rider” Out Now On Interscope Records
Today marks the return of rising polymath Mereba (Interscope Records) and her enchanting new record, “Rider.” In hopes of securing “a real one,” Mereba, amid chaos and turmoil, boldly steps outside her comfort zone to seize the apple of her eye. In return, the singer aims to become the ultimate partner for her beau.
JAMIE MILLER GETS PERSONAL ON NEW SINGLE “HERE’S YOUR PERFECT”
Singer-songwriter Jamie Miller gets personal on his new single “Here’s Your Perfect” – available now via Atlantic Records and Geaux Uptown Records alongside an Andrew Sandler-directed (Machine Gun Kelly, Yungblud) video. Co-penned by Miller with Gian Stone (Nick Jonas, Justin Bieber), Bendik Møller & Salem Ilese (“Mad at Disney”), the resilient ballad took off to the tune of 2.5 million views after being previewed via TikTok.
FLORIDA’S LBS KEE’VIN SHARES “THAT’S LIFE” FT. OMB PEEZY
A master at easygoing infectious bangers, LBS Kee’vin is the next to blow out of Florida. Continuing to bring his versatility and natural charisma to the Southern trap sound, Kee’vin shares “That’s Life”, his latest single. The song produced by DMO Beats features an appearance from on-fire Mobile, AL rapper OMB Peezy, who brings a hard-hitting Southern drawl providing a great contrast to Kee’vin’s laid-back yet insistent flow.
SINGER-SONGWRITER BRYNN CARTELLI UNVEILS “IF I COULD”
18-year-old Singer Songwriter Brynn Cartelli has unveiled her new song “If I Could,” available at all DSPS and streaming services now. Co-written by Brynn and Ben Abraham (Demi Lovato, Sara Bareilles, and Kesha), Brynn sends a message to a friend in a one-sided relationship, “If I could do it for you, then I would say, ‘Goodbye’.” Earlier this week Cartelli announced her debut EP Based On A True Story – out May 28th. Fans can pre-order and pre-save the EP here.
THE DEEP DARK WOODS SHARE “HOW COULD I EVER BE SINGLE AGAIN?”
The Deep Dark Woods share a second song from forthcoming album, Changing Faces, out May 14. An album standout, “How Could I Ever Be Single Again?” haunts with a gently lilting lament. Inspired by Irish waltzes and featuring contributions from Kacy & Clayton, the song is a still-watered pool of reflection, a question that comes with its own answer.
East Forest shares new single “Can’t Fall Out Of Love”
EAST FOREST has shared “Can’t Fall Out of Love,” another new song from his forthcoming album Possible (out July 23). The song weaves uplifting piano melodies around a subtle electronic backing, yielding a calming, healing effect that feels particularly useful during this challenging time. Like the previously released title track, “Can’t Fall Out Of Love” is built around the soft, warm tone of a weathered 102-year old Baldwin piano he found in a local music shop and rehabilitated. Taken as a pair, the songs tap into hopefulness of possibilities and a shared purpose to open up a musical space for healing.
‘Without a Sound’
“Without a Sound” was inspired by the chance you take when committing to a relationship. Out of all the possible outcomes you allow yourself to be vulnerable and supported, but the weight of potentially losing them can be heavy. As I wrote the lyrics and melody, I continued to draw these parallels throughout the verses while the chorus found a middle ground of trust; I heard you say without a sound, I felt lost but now I’m found, don’t let me down.
PLIZZKEN RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “DEAR ALL HAPPY PEOPLE”
PLIZZKEN has released its debut single “Dear All Happy People” from its upcoming album …And Their Paradise Is Full Of Snakes.
This track is also available as a picture flexi which fans can get when they place an order through Pirates Press Records’ webstore or can be found at select record stores worldwide.
SUZI QUATRO Releases New Single & Music Video for “Do Ya Dance”
“My son Richard presented me with this track. It was an unusual one, a bit of a James Brown vibe, who I always loved. I worked on it till I found the exact right melody, which was not obvious, and the right words to sing that I could relate to. I always have to tell a story, and it all came together very nicely. The lyrics are a little naughty, which at my age, I am certainly allowed to be. We made this video in my garage complete with dancing, confetti, and mask-wearing muso’s and dancers. I must say it was a little strange looking into all those Suzi’s faces…very surreal. The track and video can be summed up with one word…FUN!”
Diplo, Edlerbrook & Andhim share new song “One By One” via Higher Ground
The song was previously teased during a handful of small club shows and livestreams as well as last week with the debut of TikTok’s new Delayed Beats effect, available now.
Jace Allen Merges Music & Philanthropy With Gen3 on Americana Track, “The Devil Won That Night”, To Support Defy Colorado
“How do you choose to do what’s right?” This quote from the chorus of his new song, “The Devil Won That Night”, is also part of his ethos. Determined to lead by example, Jace has partnered with Defy Colorado to donate proceeds from his latest single to support individuals re-entering communities after serving time in prison. All Bandcamp proceeds are directly donated to Defy and for every 100 individual purchases of the song, Jace will donate $1,000 personally, up to 500 downloads. He will also do the same for every 10,000 cumulative streams, up to 50,000.
COIN Drops ‘Red-Orange’ EP Culminating The Mood Based Trilogy ‘Rainbow Mixtape’
The Rainbow Mixtape trilogy conceptualizes the mood represented by the colors in the title. Indigo-Violet, the first installment released at the end of last year, is a four-song collection of dynamic alternative rock-pop tracks showcasing the band’s versatility. This was followed by Green-Blue, an additional four-song collection rooted in a 70s, smooth rock palette combining the earthy sounds of the past and future, that debuted on the Top 10 US Album Debut Spotify Chart at #10. The last installment, aptly titled Red-Orange, has tied together the entire project into one LP.
Kelli Faith (NJ) Releases New Single “Can’t Get Enough”
About the song, Kelli says that “I feel like, “Can’t Get Enough,” is a song that is on a whole new level for me. Not only did I share more of my personality in this song than ever before, but also it sounds completely different from anything off my debut album, 21. When I say different, I mean… It’s sexy, it’s fun. The music video is a great example of that. I feel confident that I have finally found MY sound, a sound that I’m proud of, and “Can’t Get Enough” is just the beginning.”
GRAMMY-Award winning Afrofusion superstar BURNA BOY unveils new single “Kilometre” with music video
Nigeria’s music export and Afrofusion pioneer Burna Boy premieres his first solo single following his GRAMMY® Award-winning 2020 album, TWICE AS TALL, today. “Kilometre” (written and performed by Burna Boy and produced by Chopstix) is available now with an accompanying high energy music video that features Burna Boy.
KYLEYOUMADETHAT RELEASES NEW SINGLE “MAKE YOU HAPPY” FEAT. YBN NAHMIR, JOSEPH BLACK AND YB REDENCION
Dropping heat at a prolific pace, rising Toronto artist and producer KyleYouMadeThat teams up with multiplatinum rapper YBN Nahmir, Joseph Black and YB Redencion for an intimate and introspective new track “Make You Happy” today.
Maggie Rose refuses to back down to society’s expectations in powerful new song, “Saint”
Nashville-based rock and soul singer-songwriter Maggie Rose releases the gospel-power of new song “Saint” from her forthcoming album, Have A Seat. “Saint” unfolds slowly as a delicate refusal to succumb to the expectations of others and ends in a giant choir-swaying groove as Rose belts “I’m not a saint” to the waves and swells of a fading Hammond B-3 and string section.
guccihighwaters joins Josh A for new single “Anxious” out today
Rising singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Josh A arrives today with a new single featuring vocalist and producer guccihighwaters. “Anxious” was produced with Southern Beats and is available now at all DSPs.
“This song discusses the constant uphill battle with depression and the unhealthy coping mechanisms I was using at the height of my addiction,” says Josh. “guccihighwaters and I had been talking about doing a song for a while and when he heard this track and its concept, we immediately knew this was the one. It was great to see our two sounds come together to create something that both sounds good and could help people dealing with similar issues in their life.”
Thrash metal legends FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have revealed a new lyric video for “Blood In The Water,” the second single and title track from the band’s fourteenth studio, out June 4 via AFM Records.
“We had almost finished the entire record when this one popped up,” says drummer Ken K Mary. “We knew from the sheer intensity of the piece we were going to have to add it to the album, even though we had tons of great songs already. It ended up becoming the title track. It’s one of the most aggressive FLOTSAM songs ever and the video is just an extension of the song.”
Bayleigh Cheek Shares New Single “Release Me”
“Release Me” is a song about what it means to realize you’ve believed a lie, or false identity of yourself, and the process of becoming free from it and knowing the truth.
Newly signed to Red Zeppelin Records, she will release her new debut album in 2022, and re-release 2020 EP Immortals which brought her DOMA nominations for Best New Artist and Best EP.
Olivia Morreale Shares New Single “Another Moon,” from ‘Space Dreams’ EP
A slow-burning, R&B-inflicted number, “Another Moon” is all about escapism in both the physical and emotional sense. “I wanted to portray the joy and fun that comes with imagining how things might look and feel in a completely different dream world,” Olivia writes about her approach to the single. “It’s an ode to escapism and a celebration of imagination.” As with all of the songs off her soon-to-be-released EP, ‘Space Dreams,’ Olivia worked with her friend and co-collaborator Eli Kosoff (producer & songwriter) to help bring her musical vision to life. This time, Eli also lends his vocals to the track, creating a beautiful, layered harmony with Olivia’s effortless, breathy cadence.
Sarah Barrios & Eric Nam Team Up for New Single “Have We Met Before?”
“I really wanted to capture the idea of two people being so meant for each other that in every lifetime, in every universe or alternate reality, they seem to always find one another and fall in love. There’s just something really beautiful about a love like that.” – Sarah Barrios
