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Draemora Are Now Streaming First Full Length, Melodic And Catchy “Death Rectangle”
Draemora, from Seattle, USA has already been catching ears with their debut EP “Awakening” released in 2020 and are following it up this year with a full-length “Death Rectangle”. Another offering that was written and recorded when the world was upside down, Draemora made use of their time to focus on going in a different direction.
Wacotron is the “Perfect Example” of a Lyrical Trapper in the New Video From Smokin Texas
Spinning yarns and speaking street wisdom, Texas rapper Wacotron has impeccable pen game. Styling atop a beat from Southside, Wacotron shares the new video for “Perfect Example.” Weaving between Southside’s dancing cellos and thunderous 808s, Wacotron tells stories from his past, before swearing that he’ll never go back to his days of sleeping on the floor. In the video, directed by Wacotron’s favorite directors We The Shooters, the rapper lays low in a motel with a crew, taking care of business before his location turns into a crime scene. “Perfect Example” is a highlight track from Smokin Texas, Wacotron’s debut project, which released in April.
Powfu Launches Official Video for New Single “mario kart” with Travis Barker
Hot on the heels of his latest EP release and winning Best New Alt/Rock Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, lo-fi hit-maker Powfu has launched the official video for “mario kart” featuring Travis Barker.
postcards from new zealand Premiere New Video ‘tortuous unwindings’ via Ghost Cult Magazine
Unsympathetic genre breaking is postcards from new zealand’s (all lowercase please) speciality. The faceless outfit thrive on distorting expectations and delivering the unpredictable through dynamic soundscapes and progressive use of instrumentation.
Their new single ‘tortuous unwindings’ releases on Friday 18th June ahead of the new album ‘city islands’, landing on the 2nd July 2021.
Track + Video Out Today, from LearningToDive
The video has been created with footage of the artist’s trip to Norway, where he recorded and produced most of the Norwegian Pop album at Ocean Sound Recording Studios.
Arms & Armour (HIRAM-MAXIM) releases Martin Bisi (Unsane, Sonic Youth) produced EP on June 21
“Open your mind and allow the slow-moving glory of Arms & Armour to take over your reality! Their new EP Into this Wide Unknown is a Swampy Trip Hop journey into a universe where the rainclouds will shower you with sunshine! Lauren Voss’s vocals are enchanting while the music is the perfect backdrop for her voice. I would love to get high, look out my window on a rainy day, and listen to this record. In its own special way, Arms & Armour is heavy while still being uplifting. They create sad music for happy days and if you dig otherworldly sounds this is for you. Oh yeah, “Apostasy” is my jam because it has this really rad dub vibe to it with a No Wave underbelly.”
Experience the Dark Trip Hop/No Wave of ARMS & ARMOUR ‘Into this Wide Unknown’ ep
Trick Gum (mem. Justin Raisen + Jordan Benik/LA Band Sweaters) Shares “Hurts To Be A Head” Video
Today, Trick Gum shares “Hurts To Be A Head”, out now on all DSPs. Brooklyn Vegan premiered the track alongside the music video, praising it as “a contemplative ballad.” Trick Gum is the brand new project of legendary producer Justin Raisen (Charli XCX, Angel Olsen, Yves Tymor, Kim Gordon) & his long time soulmate collaborator and cousin Jordan Benik (of cult LA band Sweaters).
Acclaimed Multi-Instrumentalist and Songwriter Kalen Chase (VIMIC, KORN) Announces New Song of Hope via Pancakes and Whiskey
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Kalen Chase, who might be familiar through his work with Vimic and Korn, announces his new single/video and solo effort, “Happy” (featuring Brian Viglione of NIN, Violent Femmes, The Dresden Dolls on drums.) Though it’s a departure from his metal roots, the track serves as a crossover to his singer/songwriter project and will cater to both dedicated fans and new fans of the novel sound.
KAMERON MARLOWE USHERS IN SUMMER ROMANCE IN NEW “TEQUILA TALKIN’” MUSIC VIDEO
Directed by Ryan Smith, the video was filmed in the Florida Keys and features Marlowe wooing a summer romance. “Tequila Talkin’” has been celebrated as “a perfect roll-your-windows-down romantic summer anthem” (Sounds Like Nashville) that showcases Marlowe’s “already distinguishable voice” (People) and “simmers like a steamy summer afternoon,” (MusicRow).
SYDNEY’S ‘HOTEL’ PROVES HE IS AN ACT TO WATCH
Today we share a new single from Sydney songwriter Andrew Tudehope, who releases music under the project monniker ‘Hotel’
Meraki is a dance song with all the tastiest dance sensibilities that keep hips swinging and feet sliding.
NIPSEY HUSSLE TO RECEIVE POSTHUMOUS STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
2x GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-hyphenate Nipsey Hussle will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hussle is among a list of 38 honorees included in the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2022 announced today. Others included in the recording category include the Black Eyed Peas, George E. Clinton Jr., Ashanti Douglas, DJ Khaled, Avril Lavigne, Los Huracanes Del Norte and Martha Reeves.
Artist: Blind Liars – Track: Someday
Blind Liars’ take on Someday as an empty gymnasium pre-show soundcheck of The Strokes’ classic song from their seminal debut record Is This It. Awash with echos and imagery of a romanticized high school dance that never really was, but still glitters in our collective consciousness.
WESTSIDEJHITT RELEASES NEW SINGLE “DID YOU KNOW”
Today, Palm Beach, Florida rapper WestsideJhitt drops his latest single “Did You Know,” out now via 10K Projects. The new single follows up his recent collaboration with labelmate Quin NFN on “Whateva It Takez.” The music video for the track was premiered on WorldStarHipHop earlier this month.
PLATINUM SELLING LO-FI PRODUCER KINA RELEASES NEW TRACK “U NOT THERE”
In speaking about “U Not There,” Kina says: “This track means a lot to me because I made it during a period when I wasn’t feeling inspired and it helped me snap out of it. ‘U Not There’ is extremely moody with a few elements to keep the production simple yet touching. I worked with Neenyo who added some great guitar riffs which were exactly what the track needed to take it to the next level. The vocals from Mark Johns perfectly balance out the beat helping you chill out and feel the vibes of the track.”
rising grunge-pop artist 44phantom releases cautionary track “don’t fall”
crafting his unique signature style that has resonated with listeners since his 2019 breakout sleeper hit “break your heart,” 44phantom treats his music like a mood ring, showing off exactly how he feels at any moment. with an ep under his belt and the release of several fan favorite tracks such as “poison,” and “all figured out,” 44phantom has garnered over 300k monthly listeners on spotify.
