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Royal & the Serpent says “phuck u”
Royal & the Serpent released her last single “i can’t get high” in February, which she played in her set on YUNGBLUD’s ‘The Weird Time of Life’ global digital tour last year. “ICGH” follows “bad kids” ft Yoshi Flower and Royal’s October ‘get a grip’ EP, which features her viral hit “Overwhelmed.” “Overwhelmed” spent 22 weeks on Billboard’s Alternative Airplay chart and has 127 million streams and counting.
Lil Lotus announces ‘ERRØR BØY’ + shares “Romantic Disaster” ft. Chrissy Costanza (Against The Current)
Today, Lotus shares the infectious alternative duet “Romantic Disaster” featuring charismatic vocalist, Chrissy Costanza (Against The Current). “Me and Feldy [producer John Feldmann] were almost finished with the album and we had this one song that we felt was special but something was missing,” recalls Lotus. Per the suggestion of longtime collaborator Lil Aaron, they decided to have Costanza come to the studio. “We just work great together,” notes Lotus on their instant chemistry in the studio. “I didn’t realize the song could sound as wild as it does now until I heard Chrissy’s voice on it.”
RETROSPEKT Festival Announces Line Up
Today, Ideaison announces the lineup for RETROSPEKT a two-day multi-genre immersive micro music and art festival at the Moxy South Beach on July 10-11, 2021. The new kind of “micro” music festival (under 1K capacity/day) was born from the success of a virtual music festival in the heart of Covid. Now it’s going “hybrid” as the experience, and fans will be live-streamed on Twitch, with select acts paid per show on Cisco Adler & Donavon Frankenreiter’s Concert Live stream platform Nocap. A limited capacity will be afforded the opportunity of being in the stream and at the shows LIVE in Miami.
BEGGING FOR THE TIDE
I had trailed off into writing about a girl that I liked. I described her as a warm wave of ocean water and that took me back to visiting Hilton Head Island with my family as a kid. My dad would take my brothers and me to the beach in the evening when the waves would be really big and we would get decked trying to boogie board into them. The bigger the waves, the better.
The Narcotix shares new single, “Lilith” from forthcoming debut EP, Mommy Issues
“”Lilith” was created in a tantric temple in Oakland, CA. She was also Adam’s wife before Eve, made from the clay whence Adam came instead of his rib. But that’s another story. Birthing her was our very own form of ritual. Bumbling Becky found the catchy keyboard riff (or perhaps it found her), and Esther swung her voice in a swirly pattern to match the surrounding smoke. Thus the zygote known as “Lilith” was formed.”
Cuban Pete, Krumbsnatcha, Solomon Childs & Kinetik – Around The Globe
In a celebration of all things Hip-Hop… “Around The Globe” is worldwide collaboration from Midlands, UK rapper Cuban Pete, Boston lyricist Krumbsnatcha, Statan Island, Wu-Tang affiliate Solomon Childs and New England artist Kinetik from the upcoming DJ WIZ [DJ Coalition] produced album.
Artist: Edward Tonini – Track: For All Who Serve
Edward Tonini has ministered music in the United States and Canada for more than 20 years. His beautiful voice and contemporary worship music have been a channel of inspiration for thousands of people. His original songs present eternal texts from Sacred Scripture and liturgy, through a pleasing variety of musical styles that will refresh your spirit.
OSMANI GARCIA LE DEDICA “LA REINA MIA” AL AMOR DE SU VIDA
El cantante urbano Osmani Garcia ha cambiado su vida, el amor de su novia Laura lo ha salvado. Dicen que detrás de un gran hombre hay una gran mujer, y en este caso, eso no puede ser mas verídico. No es ningún secreto que hubo momentos que Osmani estaba perdido, confundido y vivió alguno de sus peores momentos. Hoy, Osmani es un hombre nuevo, feliz, enamorado y alejado de todo lo que le causaba dolor y tormento.
Stephanie Quayle Celebrates the Indomitable Spirit of the Western Woman with the Release of Concept Video
As a woman that grew up in Montana, Big Sky Music Group recording artist, Stephanie Quayle, is passionate about embracing her western roots and celebrating the western lifestyle that made her who she is today. Premiering exclusively with Taste of Country, the “Wild Frontier: Women of the West” concept video spotlights ten exceptional women with inspiring stories and talents, from rodeo queens, entrepreneurs, athletes, to crafts-women, who all continue to inspire future generations to be strong, confident and innovative pioneers in their space.
Curt Ramm (of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band) Announces Solo Album
Curt Ramm is excited to announce his newest album, Rogue Island, due out this July on Rocktorium Records. Born in the throes of 2020’s COVID-19 shutdowns, the new album is a beacon of positivity and uplifting vibes. This instrumental soundscape is set to be the perfect Summer soundtrack, and will be available everywhere you stream music on July 2nd.
BC Camplight Shares New Track “I’m Alright In The World” || Out Now On Bella Union
Additionally, BC Camplight has announced extensive live plans for Summer and Autumn of this year and early 2022. These include festival appearances at the likes of Green Man and Standon Calling as well as numerous headline shows including a Manchester Ritz performance in December and a London O2 Shepherds Bush Empire in April next year. Full dates are listed below.
J. Cole Sets New Record with Off-Season + Releases New Video
J. Cole released a brand new video for track “a p p l y i n g . p r e a s s u r e” earlier this morning. The video comes at the heels of Cole’s sixth studio album, The Off-Season, debuting at the #1 position on the Billboard Album 200 charts. Selling over 228,000 album units, all songs from the album entered in the Top 40 of the Hot 100 while four of the 12 tracks — “m y . l i f e,” “a m a r i,” “p r i d e . t h e . d e v i l,” and “9 5 . s o u t h” — charted in the Top 10 list simultaneously. J.Cole joins Juicewrld, Lil Wayne and Drake as the only artists in history to do so.
THE GRASSHOPPER LIES HEAVY: San Antonio Post Hardcore Trio To Release A Cult That Worships A God Of Death Full-Length July 16th Via Learning Curve Records
A Cult That Worships A God Of Death weaves post-hardcore, noise rock, and metal, mixed with a heroic dose of dark post-rock into a distinctly singular sonic tapestry. Boasting eight tracks, the record comes across like a two-headed beast, its first half, a scorching, riff-filled goliath that stomps and chugs with the fury of a cornered bull, while side-B bares the more prone side of the animal, with longer, more intricate, and introverted songwriting that allows its ideas to ruminate and evolve. Recorded during the 2020 lockdown, it’s a record that captures the chaos and tribulations of a year gone bad.
Toosii Unveils New Video, “Red Die”
After celebrating the release of his new mixtape, Thank You For Believing, and his latest career milestone – surpassing one billion combined global streams across all of his songs – Toosii is back with a new video, “Red Die.” Filled with friends, cash and cars, the clip’s joyful sense of comradery is balanced by Toosii’s memories of loved ones who have departed and the existential questions that haunt him – “Ask God ‘why me?’/Must be two sides to the story siamese.”
TRIPPIE REDD GRACES THE COVER OF INKED MAGAZINE
For the extensive piece, Trippie Redd shared his journey to global success, experimental approach, and his creative alchemy behind culture-defining anthems. Walking readers through the inspiration for his discography and his most recent Pegasus universe, he leaves off with what we already know, “I just do what I do and people follow. They don’t have to fuck with me to follow up the wave, but they’re going to see it and they’re going to follow.”
Scorpion Drenched Outlaw Pop
Raised in the desert of Arizona, DEVORA draws her inspiration from her roots, growing up around desert creatures in a western town, experiencing the sinister lawless side of desert life, and the characters she’s met along the way. In her modern goth-western vignettes she conjures images of ghost towns, dark rodeos, the haunted desert, abandoned motel rooms, skylines on fire, the open road and reckless tales of love and loss in a modern wild west.
“EMPOWERING” (-BTR TODAY) ANIMATED VIDEO FOR IMOGEN CLARK’S TITLE TRACK “BASTARDS” OUT NOW
“…empowering while also being true blue rock ‘n’ roll. In other words, it’s the perfect track to jam out to while also fighting against injustices. Clark turns into a real-life superhero fighting for animal rights, with her actual dog also animated right by her side…. powerful, but adding this visual accompaniment evokes plenty of extra emotion.” – BTR Today
Imogen Clark Saves the Animals in New Animated Video for “Bastards”
Americana/Rock Group The FBR Bring Awareness to Addiction in Captivating New Video Premiered via American Blues Scene
Bandmates Malarie McConaha, lead singer and guitarist, and Tim Hunter, songwriter, guitarist, and singer, met in Leipers Fork, a small town outside of Nashville, at a local open mic. What initially began as an acoustic project between the pair, eventually grew to include producer Matt Sepanic. The band’s name, abbreviated for “Famous Blue Raincoat”, is a nod to a song by legendary singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, one of the group’s main influences, who also had his roots in Leipers Fork at one point early in his career. The group views the small town as a “God thing”, a fated location where the band seamlessly came together.
Taleban Dooda & Yung Bleu Salute Their “More Than Average” Significant Others
Taleban Dooda’s nimble flow and honey-pure tenor have won him a large and growing fanbase in his native Tampa and beyond. Connecting with Yung Bleu for a romantic highlight from his debut album Fallen Angel, Dooda shares “More Than Average,” his new music video. The song gets its power from the interplay between Dooda’s verses and Bleu’s smooth hook, both emcees touting their street bonafides as they discuss how they spoil their significant others. In the video, Dooda and Bleu kick back in a Gothic southern mansion with two beautiful women and boxframe muscle cars.
Kelly McMichael shares new LP ‘Waves’ + “I Missed out on Everything” focus track
Her debut full-length album Waves (available now) displays a wide range of rock sounds and marks a transition from her electronic-based project ‘RENDERS’. It has taken years to find the right circumstances to bring these arrangements to life, and she finally found them by the ocean with the support of engineer, co-producer and drummer Jake Nicoll (The Burning Hell), and multi-instrumentalists Maria Peddle and Sarah Harris (Property) from St John’s.
BOBBY KELLER Reveals Video for Latest Instrumental Single, “Perpetual Dreams”
“With the whole pandemic going on and the lack of live music for some time now, I decided to take matters into my own hands and film the video at Red Rocks,” KELLER, who was born in Colorado, says. “It is one of the most iconic venues in the world and also located in my birth state, so it was kind of like coming home in a sense. Yes, it was freezing and my hands were completely numb!”
Skope Magazine x Dead Eyes – “Break In The Current”
“Break In The Current” has been a long time coming for the band and we’re so excited to finally be able to share it. Vocalist Zach Williams shares: “This song is about getting knocked down and refusing to stay down; knowing you have what it takes to get back up no matter how far, hard or often you fall.”
HOLY HIVE releases “COLOR IT EASY” on BIG CROWN RECORDS
Nearly a decade ago, Homer (a founding member of The Dap Kings) and Paul met in Minnesota through a family introduction. Shortly after, when Homer wasn’t playing drums for Lady Gaga or Adele or Bruno Mars, he’d produce Paul’s solo folk records. Along with original bassist and frequent collaborator Joe Harrison, these sessions proved to be Holy Hive’s foundation. And their debut album, 2020’s Float Back to You, expertly combined what each musician does best: Paul’s heady, reflective approach to folk with Homer’s universal classic soul sound.
Neighborhood Brats Share Early Listen Of Upcoming “Confines Of Life” LP
Neighborhood Brats is a California punk band formed in 2010 by vocalist Jenny Angelillo and guitarist George Rager. Originally based in San Francisco, Rager and Angelillo relocated frequently around and between northern and southern California during the band’s formative years.
In 2013, publicity, positive reviews and regional US touring attracted enough attention for the band to begin touring Europe, which would become a mainstay for the band’s road activity. By the end of 2019, the band had completed five European tours, and multiple headlining and direct support tours throughout the United States and Canada.
New Video: Platinum Songwriter Joelii Drops New Music Video for ‘Amantes’
For the “Amantes” video, Joelii was inspired by Banda love songs and infused it with a slowed down reggaeton beat. Joelii comments on the track, “When the memory, final yet vivid, is all that is left. The taste of their lips linger on yours while a part of you is still warm from their touch.” He continues, “maybe you can settle in this fantasy for a moment while you await their return. Maybe it’s already been too long.” Directed by Roger Will, the new video beautifully captures the sentiments of “Amantes” in a series of shorts as Joelii sits in moments of longing and readiness.
TERRELL HINES SHARES NEW SINGLE AND LYRIC VIDEO, “WHO DO YOU LOVE?”
Hines – who has already amassed more than five million streams without releasing an album or touring the U.S. – displays a polymathic musicality, honed in part during his studies on scholarship at Berklee College of Music. In 2019, he appeared on the title track to Beck’s Hyperspace album and saw a major boost after his music was used during an Apple Keynote.
Skope Magazine Submission: In-Sides – “Red Planet”
“Red Planet” was recorded in a funky studio built in the ’70s called Airship Laboratories in Richmond, CA, tucked in an industrial park adjacent to some abandoned buildings and right on the Bay waterfront.
