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CASPR RELEASES NEW SONG “COKE NOSE” ALONGSIDE POLARIZING MUSIC VIDEO
Over the past few years, New York artist Caspr (formerly known as PPG Casper) has been building a cult-like fanbase via Soundcloud drops, music videos and underground shows. It was only a matter of time before Travis Barker and Andrew Watt caught wind and helped shape Caspr’s vision and sound to what you hear now. A unique songwriter, artist and vocalist, Caspr draws inspiration from his experiences and environment which he formulates into intricate stories of heartache, love, loss, late nights, long days and the struggles of everyday life.
Mat Kearney Releases New LP ‘January Flower’ Today!
Multi-Platinum Singer, Songwriter, and Producer Mat Kearney has released his brand-new full-length album January Flower today, May 21st, via Tomorrow Music/Virgin Music! It’s available to stream or purchase via your preferred platform now. He’s also released the visualizer for album track “I Don’t Really Care” today which fans can check out –
OUT TODAY: Debut Album from Brussels-Based, Audio-Visual Project, 22 for Silicon Alone Premiering on V13
Creator and central songwriter/composer/producer/director, Alexis Pfrimmer, was looking for a name to encapsulate this project, and he stumbled upon those four words ’22 for Silicon Alone’ on NASA’s official website; it was only fitting for the spacey and ethereal aesthetic of the music. Pfrimmer has collaborated with a number of artists on the experimental project, such as producer Floriane Desperier, as well as a number of violinists, saxophonists, pianists, and artists. After studying at two audiovisual schools, Pfrimmer was inspired by his background of music, film, and scriptwriting, to craft Only Dark Matters, which incorporates an eclectic and other-worldly ambience that is sure to transport listeners to a cinema-like experience with a dreamy landscape and a palette of textures and ambiences.
22 for Silicon Alone Shares Spacey Soundscapes on New Album ‘Only Dark Matters’ [Premiere]
Tooth and Claw (Earth Crisis, Sect, Magnitude) release debut LP ‘Dream of Ascension’
Metallic hardcore group Tooth and Claw released their debut full-length Dream of Ascension today via Good Fight Music. The relatively new group of veteran musicians formed just last year to delve into new avenues of aggression, while mixing hardcore and death metal. Their debut effort achieves that mission in spades, exploring the duality of human existence through a harsh sonic onslaught that is full of surprises. While the band stays on the attack throughout the nine tracks that make up Dream of Ascension, they set themselves apart with a haunting atmosphere, adding an unexpected but welcome layer to the dynamics found on the album.
CRASHING WAYWARD RELEASE “DISCO KILLS”
Sonically there is something different here, whether it provokes or invokes an emotion, a beat, an attitude, “Disco Kills” delivers from beginning to end. The vocals arouse the groove calls and are all timely matched with the sex appeal of the band. Add their storytelling video and in its completion “Disco Kills” leads to some cool rock n roll. “Disco Kills” has been produced to create a message in a way that only true rock can. A solid vibe, and a direct correlating throb that grinds this single and delivers. A single written to make you want to turn it up loud and play it on repeat.
TWENTY ONE PILOTS RELEASE NEW ALBUM SCALED AND ICY
Scaled And Icy, is highlighted by album standouts “Saturday,” “Choker” and lead single “Shy Away,” which is currently #1 at Alternative Radio for a fourth consecutive week. Having ascended to #1 at the format in just three weeks, “Shy Away” places the duo in an elite group of acts with multiple songs to rise to #1 at the format in three weeks or less including: U2, R.E.M., The Cure, Linkin Park, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Foo Fighters.
Today, Jackson Browne released his new single “My Cleveland Heart,” available to stream/purchase worldwide. The single, co-written with his longtime guitarist Val McCallum, comes from Browne’s forthcoming album Downhill From Everywhere due out on July 23, through his label Inside Recordings. The album is also now available to preorder through Browne’s website.
Icewear Vezzo Stands Up For Detroit, Shares Rich Off Pints Mixtape
Known for his lyrical realism and top tier hustler bonafides, Icewear Vezzo embodies the spirit of Detroit hip-hop. Paying tribute to his hometown scene as he celebrates the success for which he worked so hard, Vezzo shares Rich Off Pints, a new mixtape. The new mixtape is a testament to Vezzo’s self-made status and entrepreneurial spirit, reflecting on the rapper’s climb from street-savvy striver to pillar of his community–he didn’t just hustle to make a quick buck, he hustled to materially improve the long-term prospects of his family and community. On the project, Vezzo shows his introspective side on songs like “Still With Me” (“Used to have sh*t to live for, now I have plenty reasons,” spits Vezzo on the track), but he’s more than happy to unleash his razor-sharp tough talk on bangers like “Jack Artist” and “Kitchen.”
South London’s MATT MALTESE Shares First New Track “Mystery”
23-year-old south London artist Matt Maltese has today shared his brand new single and video (by Aria Shahrokhshahi) “Mystery” on Nettwerk. “Mystery” is the very first taste of Matt Maltese’s third album – slated for release later this year – and was co-produced by Maltese and Margate producer Tom Carmichael with mixing by the Grammy award-winning Noah Georgeson.
NEZ shares new video “To The Money” (Midnight Cut)
Multi-faceted producer NEZ has just shared a video for a new version of his club-ready hit “To The Money (ft. Flo Milli & 8AE)” from his debut solo EP Midnight Music. “To The Money (Midnight Cut)” adds a new live vocal performance from NEZ to the mix, with Flo Milli delivering a dancefloor diva hook over the song’s four-on-the-floor beat. “The midnight cut visuals are a step further into my universe,” states NEZ. “I wanted to creatively show the live show experience in these isolated times.”
DeeCRACKS RELEASES VIDEO GAME-STYLE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DON’T THROW IT AWAY”
“DeeCRACKS have a soft spot for ballads and we always made sure one or two would make it on each record. This one is a classic tragic love song. It describes a relationship in which one’s feelings seem to fade away while the other’s remain strong. I guess we’ve all been there or get there at least once in our lifetime… Well… except for Jon Bon Jovi maybe.” says frontman Matt DeeCRACK.
LA Indie-Electronic Experimenter Daniel Felipe Martinez Returns With New Single ‘In The Middle’
LA native Daniel Felipe Martinez is back with his new single ‘In The Middle’. Experimenting with a mix of Electronic-Pop and Hip Hop production, Daniel creates and self produces his distinct brand of drifting, ultra-chilled, synth led Alt-Pop before mastering with John Webber (David Bowie, George Michael, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Divine Comedy, MF Doom) at AIR studios.
SOFÍA VALDÉS RELEASES VENTURA (EXTENDED) EP
Panamanian-native singer/songwriter Sofía Valdés today releases the deluxe edition of Ventura (Extended), an expanded version of her debut EP released earlier this year on Warner Records. Featuring the new song “Silhouette,” a Spanish version of “Amsterdam” and two dance-worthy remixes, the EP proves even further that Sofía’s rise is only just beginning. Australian producer Ta-ku’s reinterpretation of the standout single “Handful of Water, ” and The Kount’s remix of “Oceans Away, ” both deliver the essence of summer through synthy dance jams. And of course, Sofía’s soft and effortless vocals, poetic bi-lingual lyricism, and classic acoustic instrumentation cut directly to the heart. There is a sound, feeling, and memory to explore on every track of Sofía’s deluxe version of Ventura.
ARMNHMR and Maazel Embark on a Sonic Journey with “Everybody Feels (feat. Zack Gray)”
Across a breathtaking, cinematic soundscape, ARMNHMR and Maazel guide listeners through “Everybody Feels (feat. Zack Gray),” a sonic saga brimming with euphoric drops.
Serving up their infamous #HammerSound, ARMNHMR polishes the emotional track with a beautiful future bass foreground. With heartfelt vocals from Zack Gray, ARMNHMR and Maazel cross paths for the first time on “Everybody Feels.” Toeing the line between solemn and hopeful, the stirring ballad highlights both ARMNHMR and Maazel’s genre-bending styles.
Years & Years and Kylie Minogue Join For ‘Starstruck’ Remix
The princess and new prince of pop back together at last – Olly last joined Kylie on stage at the Royal Albert Hall to duet on the Australian pop artist’s 1990 hit, “Better The Devil You Know”, for Kylie’s 2016 Christmas shows– this new version of “Starstruck” (says Olly), “is quite literally a dream come true. Kylie is an icon who has inspired me since I first started making music, so this feels out this world. I asked if Kylie would be interested in doing something on the song and I’m so thankful she said yes!!! I’ve been on cloud nine ever since and she’s really brought so much to the song, her voice is divine and her presence is just magic. I really hope people enjoy this moment of cosmic fantasy, I’m over the moon and the stars and the planets that this has happened!”
Hella Love available today worldwide from Hardly Art
Today, May 21st marks the release of Hella Love, the label debut from Hardly Art artist Marinero. The album is about closing a chapter, with care and presence. It is a love letter to the Bay Area, where he grew up before relocating to Los Angeles. Hella Love was written, performed, and produced by Jess Sylvester with the help of Jason Kick (Mile High Club) at Vintage Synthesizer Museum in Oakland, CA, Lolipop Records in Los Angeles, CA, Jess’s bedroom in San Francisco, CA, and the homes of Bambi and Cole Browning, and Vicco Gonzalez in Portland, OR.
New Music :: Atlas Genius Returns With New Track “Elegant Strangers”
Today, critically-acclaimed alt band Atlas Genius release their new track “Elegant Strangers,” the group’s first official offering in over three years and also their first since signing to Better Noise Music. The track is a natural progression to Atlas Genius’ signature sound, which saw immediate success with their 2011 breakthrough hit “Trojans.” “Elegant Strangers” was a collaborative writing effort from the band’s singer Keith Jeffrey, acclaimed producer Ben H. Allen (Animal Collective, Washed Out, Bombay Bicycle Club) and The Bravery’s singer/songwriter Sam Endicott (The Bravery, Shakira).
sad alex Shares New Single “until”
Today, singer-songwriter sad alex releases her latest single, “until,” out now via Red Bull Records. Driven by an echo of piano chords and subtle, electro-pop-driven production, the rising artist’s latest release asks the essential question of “was I better off before you?” Examining all the facets of her past relationships, “until” finds sad alex reflecting on memories and moments from old lovers, wondering what her life might be like had they never crossed paths.
Sinéad Harnett Unveils New Album ‘Ready Is Always Too Late’
Featuring previously released collaborations with EARTHGANG and Masego and VanJess, as well as the more recent singles “Last Love” and “Hard 4 Me 2 Love You” and today’s focus track “Anymore” with Lucky Daye, Harnett’s highly anticipated second studio album Ready Is Always Too Late celebrates her journey to embodying the best version of herself. Empowering songs with messages around individualism and unity exist alongside vulnerable snapshots of Harnett’s less confident past self, painting a picture of evolving self-worth that requires time and care to cultivate, all the highs and lows included.
INTRODUCING NALIYA: BUZZING POP DISRUPTOR RELEASES HER DEBUT SINGLE “HANDSHAKES” TODAY
Hailing from Canada and based in Los Angeles, she takes the reins and personally writes and produces everything herself. Upon graduating early from Berklee College of Music, she moved to Los Angeles and grinded until she broke through into the industry. During an Instagram Live session, she caught the attention of multiplatinum producer J Kash [Maroon 5, Charlie Puth, Selena Gomez] who signed her on the spot. He placed her into sessions immediately, and she contributed to Jason Derulo’s “Lifestyle” [feat. Adam Levine] and Tate McRae’s “Rubberband.”
NEW MUSIC: MALIIBU MIITCH RELEASES NEW SINGLE WITH VIDEO FOR “I LIKE WHAT I LIKE”
New York rapper Maliibu Miitch is not afraid to speak her mind, and in her new single “I Like What I Like,” she lets it all hang out. Produced by Hellberg, Malli comes with her signature gritty New York sound and represents in the accompanying video directed by Off Jimmer. “I Like What I Like” is the first single off her highly anticipated EP and is just a taste of what fans can expect when it comes out this summer. Maliibu Miitch is not your quintessential rapper, and she can’t wait to share her forthcoming project. Fans will not be disappointed!!
Dawson Fuss Unveils Reflective Pop Track “Right Person Wrong Time”
Emerging pop artist Dawson Fuss has released his new single, “Right Person Wrong Time.” Picking up where his debut single left off, Fuss offers this personal and emotive track about a relationship gone wrong. This is the second single from Dawson’s forthcoming EP, Edge of Adolescence, set to drop later this year. “I think the song’s moody production paired with the heavy lyrics create a 3D vision of this post-breakup emotion,” he explains. “Right Person, Wrong Time” is now available to stream and download.
GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT Releases New Video “Barren Trees!”
More than three months after the release of the release of GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT’s critical acclaimed tenth studio album Ghost Tapes #10, the Irish four-piece presents a new official video for “Barren Trees”. The song is the most emotive and haunting song on the album and it’s also the only song that includes lyrics and vocals mixed as an instrument, so they blend in with the overall sound of the song. The additional guitar parts by Jimmy Scanlan complete the special sound design crafted on “Barren Trees”.
THE WANDERING HEARTS share “DREAMS” written by MARTY STUART and CONNIE SMITH
The Wandering Hearts had already enjoyed the phenomenal experience of recording their second album deep in the Catskills with producers Simone Felice and David Baron, but their adventure would be extended with another remarkable chapter. They met up with the legendary Marty Stuart (a five-time Grammy Award winner and a former member of Johnny Cash’s band) in Nashville, who offered them “Dreams,” a song he had written with his wife, the country star Connie Smith. They then headed to the iconic Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, where he joined the band, playing mandolin and guitar on the record. It was fortunate timing, as COVID-19 halted all international travel just a few days later.
RAVENNA GOLDEN STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT WITH NEW SINGLE ” R U JOKING”
Ravenna Golden’s story starts in the suburbs of St. Louis, soaking up the sun and diverse sounds of Blink 182, Green Day, MGMT, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne and Elliot Smith. After taking a poetry class in high school, she set verses to melodies and recorded a demo on a lark. Freshman year of college, she sent the songs to her old friend Dylan Brady who insisited Golden work on a full-length album. Fast forward to now and Ravenna is a founding member of the Hella and Cake Pop crews and a leader in crafting a unique sound and stealing center stage in the minds of kids and critics alike. Weaving fibers of pop-punk, indie rock and electronic mayhem into a vibrant fabric of original noise, she creates a blistering energy that explodes with life and sweat on stage.
STACEY shares retro-celestial debut LP ‘Saturn Return’ out now
LA-based indie pop singer, songwriter and Wurlitzer enthusiast, STACEY, is sharing her retro-celestial, debut album, Saturn Return, today. Cruising from 60s psychedelic day trips to glossy 70s daydreams, STACEY crystallizes the nostalgic longing of golden age pop records into lyrical refractions for the modern era. With previous singles “Strange (But I Like It),” “The Songwriter,” “One Woman,” “D.M.T” and “Far Away,” the energy of “That 70s show chic (LADYGUNN) and “Psychedelic pop with a modern twist (Wonderland Magazine) has been illuminated in full technicolour already and tmrw Magazine says, “If the goal was to enchant us all into anticipating the upcoming album, it has certainly worked.”
Vancouver Musician Larissa Tandy Releases New Single SIRENS >> Watch Video Now!
Australian expatriate singer-songwriter Larissa Tandy now calls Vancouver home and after moving to the city 6 years ago, she tuned in to the sounds of her new neighbourhood to write her new single ‘Sirens’, which is out today on all digital streaming platforms.
SONS OF RAPHAEL DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW
Sons of Raphael – the duo of brothers Loral and Ronnel Raphael – have today released their debut album Full-Throated Messianic Homage via Because Music (see: Christine and the Queens, Shygirl, Metronomy). It is an album seven years in the making, beginning its life in London before being mixed by the late audio legend Phillipe Zdar (Phoenix, Beastie Boys, Cat Power) at Motorbass in Paris – a transformative experience for both the brothers and the music itself. Full-Throated Messianic Homage is an album that teeters on the brink of mythology and madness, one that almost never came to fruition after the band bet the entire recording budget on a single game of basketball. The album is an endless futuristic wall of sound built on classical orchestral arrangements contrasted with fuzz machines and modular synthesizers. Beneath this inviting exterior is a debut which is a four-part hymn to life, death, sin, love and resurrection.
Flying Buffaloes Deliver Hopeful Message with Latest Single
Following a tumultuous 2020, East Nashville-based, alt-country/roots rockers FLYING BUFFALOES emerge to deliver a message of hope for brighter days ahead with their latest single, “A New Day is Gonna Dawn,” released today and available through most online retail music outlets. Co-written collectively by FLYING BUFFALOES and produced by Donnie Reis (Home Free, Lewis Brice, John McLaughlin, Emma Zander, Caroline Glaser, and more) at Twelve 3 South Recording, the track features the group’s trademark tight harmonies and soaring instrumental solos, and echoes the group’s sanguine approach to times of trouble–to fight through the darkness with positivity and light.
DARREN CRISS RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I CAN’T DANCE”
This is the second in a series of new songs which Darren described as “character-driven singles.” He announced the track on Instagram earlier this week, writing, “Half masc, half fem, half bad bitch, half brazen baller… This song is an ode to both those we love to hate and those we hate to love. What can I say, I live for dualities.”
ELLIOTT BROOD SHARE “RUNAWAY,” DEL SHANNON COVER.
Elliott BROOD follow the 2020 release of their sixth album, Keeper, with a fresh take on Del Shannon’s 1960s chart-topper “Runaway.” The reverb-heavy take comes complete with Elliott BROOD’s signature grizzle and a classic rock n’ roll coda. “Runaway” arrives ahead of upcoming tour dates that will reunite the cross-border band for the first time since February, 2020.
Declan J Donovan Releases New Single “Into The Fire”
With its captivating hook and huge chorus, “Into The Fire” is another leap forward for Donovan. Speaking about the song, he says: “‘Into The Fire’ is a song about fighting to get someone back in your life again and learning to love yourself in order to be there for that other person.”
Queeva Releases Country Love Song “Do Better”
The 17-year-old singer/songwriter/guitarist co-wrote the country love song with Brandon Darcy, Ben Trudeau and Payton Taylor, which declares, “How could we do better, you and me together, you’re the closest thing to perfect that I’ve ever found.”
Sinéad Harnett’s second album Ready Is Always Too Late out today
Featuring previously released collaborations with EARTHGANG and Masego and VanJess, as well as singles “Last Love,” “Hard 4 Me 2 Love You” and today’s focus track “Anymore” with Lucky Daye, Harnett’s highly anticipated second studio album Ready Is Always Too Late celebrates her journey to embodying the best version of herself. Empowering songs with messages around individualism and unity exist alongside vulnerable snapshots of Harnett’s less confident past self, painting a picture of evolving self-worth that requires time and care to cultivate, all the highs and lows included.
