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Water From Your Eyes Share “When You’re Around”
Last month Water From Your Eyes, the New York duo composed of Nate Amos (he/him) and Rachel Brown (they/them), announced their latest LP Structure (out via Wharf Cat Records on August 27th), and shared the album’s first single “‘Quotations”. A hypnotic track that blends dance music elements with an almost sound collage-like construction, the track earned immediate attention and an overwhelmingly positive response, being selected as the best song of the week by Stereogum and landing on NPR’s All Songs Considered. Today, the band are back with a second single from their new EP, a track called “When You’re Around” that brings out a different side of the groups restlessly multi-faceted sound.
Synth-Pop Artist GEOGRAPHER Shares New Video
Today, synth-pop luminary Geographer shares the trippy official video for his newly released bouncy indie-pop earworm, “Hollow (Do You?).” Formed in San Francisco, Geographer is the moniker for now Los Angeles-based artist Mike Deni. Flood called the track, “vibrant synth-pop” and Under The Radar raved, “Deni’s synth soundscapes shift and pulsate, occasionally pulling back for a guitar solo, at other times bursting forth for the shimmering chorus.”
“This Massage LP better not sell out before I get paid, though admittedly, it should definitely be on everyone’s radar. The latest single has this wistful vibe, something akin to a movie scene where the passenger stares longingly out a window hoping/praying for a better day than today…or at least that’s how I’m hearing it,” says Nathan Langford of Austin Town Hall. “Plus, the jangles and the synths give the song this wash that sounds incredibly similar to Another Sunny Day’s ‘You Should All Be Murdered,’ and that is 100% reason alone to steam this song and tap your toes. I mean, how many great songs can this band write? We’re going to find out when Still Life drops.”
School of X Shares Music Video for “Feel Of It”
“Feel of It”, School of X’s light-hearted, summer-ready single, released on June 2, has just received an accompanying music video directed by Sif Lina via isaac production. Featuring School of X’s Rasmus Littauer being chased by a burning man running after him, the video adds an edge to the upbeat, danceable single.
Banks Returns With New Single and Official Music Video. “The Devil” Is Out Today
‘The Devil’ was written and co-produced by BANKS, who also creatively directed and co-directed, alongside Jenna Marsh, the official music video. Visually inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula, and the black comedy classic Death Becomes Her (both released in 1992), the award-winning artist elaborates on the concept, “this video represents the twisted, surreal, and playful world that I exist in as the devil. No demon can touch me as I am not tempted by their charm. Give me a rose and I’ll eat it. In this world, I hypnotize and stuff every demon in a box while I dance, fly, and play with my devil sisters. Someone write my new name down.”
Young Dolph Gathers PRE Associates For the High-Flying “Nothing To Me” Video
Young Dolph built Paper Route EMPIRE into one of hip-hop’s most vital indie labels, and he’s not done expanding. Teaming up with two of his newest signees, Dolph shares “Nothing To Me,” a luxurious video single. Produced by PRE maestro Bandplay, “Nothing To Me” is a sinister slapper, featuring a stunt-heavy hook from Dolph and contributions from Snupe Bandz, who contributes a drawly and witty verse, and Paper Route Woo, who flexes his trap muscles in the song’s anchor track. In the video, Dolph, Snupe, and Woo, fly high in a private jet, the three emcees counting bands and popping bottles as they celebrate Paper Route EMPIRE’s success. Following the recent “Hard Times” video from new PRE signee Chitana, the video for “Nothing To Me” further showcases the collection of burgeoning talent on PRE, a group of hungry young rappers looking to join Dolph and Key Glock on rap’s A-list.
Renee Phoenix (Fit For Rivals) Releases Official Music Video for Single “EZPZ”
Renee Phoenix released the official music video for her debut single “EZPZ” today! The single was written by Renee Phoenix, produced by Jordan Nicholas Mattacchione, Sam Ocheltree and Renee Phoenix.
To celebrate Father’s Day this year, Pandora is creating a special playlist featuring the most-played songs by some paternal musical icons and their talented offspring.
For artists like Bob Marley, Will Smith, and Frank Sinatra, music runs in the family. On Pandora’s new “In Their Father’s Footsteps” playlist, listeners can hear the most-played songs by these fathers and their musical children, like Miley Cyrus, Lukas Nelson, Julian Lennon and more.
WITCHES TOWN releases death metal influenced “Black Pestilence” debut album
Brazilian WITCHES TOWN was formed in 2018 by Bruno Baldessari, having as influences some of the metal legends like JUDAS PRIEST, RUNNING WILD and DEATH. For this journey of playing a death metal inspired heavy metal he recruited guitarist Vinicius Henrique, bassist Wellington Conte and drummer Rafael Rau.
Jenevieve Releases Whimsical New Single “Midnight Charm”
Just in time for summer, Jenevieve releases her new single “Midnight Charm”. An up-tempo love song that showcases Jenevieve’s versatility. “The new single and its accompanying visuals, speak to Jenevieve’s ability to switch it up. ‘Midnight Charm’ infuses the singer’s usual plucky bass groove with whimsy, resulting in a cheery but funky moment,” exclaims Refinery29.
Chase Bell x New Single “Follow”
With 167K on his single Party Like a Rockstar view on Spotify,10.3K Followers on Twitter, and 72K views on YouTube, Chase Bell is making headway in the Pop Rock world. Chase Bell started being immersed in music at a young age due to his mother’s career as a jazz singer performing in New York City. Therefore Jazz and Blues are the foundation of Chase’s musical influences and approach. After living in London and Rome, in which he performed and recorded his own music in the Pop Rock genre, he landed himself in Los Angeles where he still currently resides.
Scattered Storm (ft. members Pissing Razors) Get Aggressive w/ Relentless “Aeon Flux” Off “Debut EP
El Paso, TX’s Scattered Storm have a debut EP “Oblivion” coming out this summer, and in advance are releasing the second single “Aeon Flux”. Scattered Storm’s music can be described as both primal and futuristic, a juxtaposition that can only be pulled off by seasoned musicians.