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MULTI-FACETED ARTIST DAVID ARKENSTONE SHARES OPTIMISTIC MODERN CLASSICAL WORK “EMERGENCE” AVAILABLE NOW ON NEO PACIFICA RECORDINGS
David Arkenstone, a multi-faceted musician with four Grammy nominations and over 60 album releases— including 22 that have reached the Top 10 of the Billboard New Age Chart, is celebrating the release of a new single, “Emergence.” The modern classical track features Arkenstone on piano accompanied by Project: CSQ, a California-based string quartet, which features Luanne Homzy on violin, Hana Kim on violin, Jonah Sirota on viola and Evgeny Tonkha on cello. The track was orchestrated by Jeremy Borum (Alan Menken, Stewart Copeland). “Emergence,” taken from a forthcoming album Solitude, was released digitally on July 9.
The video features The Orchid Quartet performing to the track:
Blunt Bangs New Single “Silence is Golden” Out July 20th
The single is the first release from the new power-pop supergroup, which is the lovechild of Reggie Youngblood (whose singular voice led indie-rock group Black Kids), Christian “Smokey” DeRoeck (Woods, Deep State, Meneguar, Little Gold. Reggie’s unquestionable indie rock cred blends perfectly with the band’s pop-punk grit to create a ruckus that’ll make you want to mosh around like you’re at a dingy house show.
LEON BRIDGES ON COVER OF TEXAS MONTHLY WITH LONGFORM PROFILE BY CASEY GERALD
Over a course of a few weeks, between Los Angeles and Fort Worth, Casey spoke to Leon, as well as Terrace Martin, Ricky Reed and his childhood friends to paint the most definitive picture of the notoriously shy Grammy Award winner yet. Read here for Casey’s conversation with Leon about his struggle to overcome lifelong shyness, low self-esteem and depression, how he found Gold-Diggers studio and the music it shaped, how he healed during the pandemic and why Hank Hill is the ultimate Texan.
WELSH SINGER SONGWRITER JENNIFER JULIETTE SHARES ALLURING YET MELANCHOLIC NEW SONG “I’LL BE”
Berlin-based Welsh singer-songwriter Jennifer Juliette is celebrating the release of her new single, the alluringly melancholic “I’ll Be” (7/15). The classically trained musician who has honed her multi-faceted skills performing in prestigious venues around the world, has channeled her artistry into a series of poignant folk pop songs that will be released this summer in her debut EP Anchor. The follow up to her first single “Small Voice”—a highly personal song about her miscarriage— “I’ll Be” takes the point of view of a friend who lives for the nightlife to her detriment. Juliette ’arrangements are deceptively simple, yet provide a striking backdrop to her songs that dive deep into serious and emotional topics such as motherhood and mental health. “I’ll Be” was written by Juliette and produced by Arthur Pingrey (Sia, Norah Jones).
Kilter premiere their new video for ‘Mind-Body Problem’ via NextMosh.
‘Mind-Body Problem’ is taken from the NY-based metal jazz trio’s new EP ‘Sys’. The video was directed by Elodie Letaeron and Antoine Delecroix, produced by Laurent David and Marc Urselli, mastered by Fred Kevorkian and features dancers Fanny Coulm and Sylvie Cieren.
FOREVER AUTUMN RELEASES NEW SONG
Forever Autumn has just released “Amoung The Roots”, a new song which presents a beautifully idiosyncratic approach to blackened doom metal. The uncompromisingly dark track has just premiered at Sleeping Village Reviews and is taken from the band’s forthcoming EP, Hail the Forest Dark.
If we were only to focus on Harley Cortez’s forthcoming second chapter in his four-album “An Inventory of Memory” recording series, it would be like having a phone conversation with someone with spotty cell service that allows you to hear every fourth word. The Los Angeles-based musician turned painter, filmmaker and writer utilizes the full scope of his artistic gifts to communicate his messages and themes. Set to release “An Inventory of Memory: Vol. II” on August 13, Cortez’s examination of genetic memory has been the muse of his multidisciplinary art for several years, but this musical exploration delves deeply into loss and how to process it after the passing of his mother and nephew with the goal of turning loss into beauty.
Cali Roots Announces Welcome Back Concert August 28th At Monterey Fairgrounds
Cali Roots is excited to announce the welcome back to Monterey concert taking place August 28th. This is the first event from the organizers set to take place at the iconic venue Monterey County fair and Event center since California’s re-opening announcement. The concert is a celebration of both the festival and bringing live music back to the fairgrounds, the festival’s home since the inception of the event over 11 years ago. Nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Monterey, California with ocean views and sprawling lawn space, concert goers will enjoy a solid line up including stellar performances from Stephen Marley, J Boog, Josh Heinrichs, and Saritah.
Brilliant Coldness Release New Single “Phantasm”
Ukraine’s Techincal Death Metal masters Brilliant Coldness unveil third single ‘Phantasm’ from long-awaited third full-length album “The Ultimate Dream. Plan B: Disposal Of Humanity”!
“The Ultimate Dream. Plan B: Disposal Of Humanity” will be released on July 30th by Dead Center Productions.
Evan Wright (ffo Jacco Gardner, Cory Hanson, Kurt Vile) | Shares new single / Album August 25
This body of work comes entirely mixed, produced and recorded by the California-born, New Jersey-raised, now New York-based Evan, partially in his apartment before he had to decamp to his parents’ place in NJ due to Covid (which is where he ultimately completed it). It’s a lovely fusion of country-folk-tinged psychedelia which holds some comparisons with the likes of Andy Shauf and Cut Worms, but also with the slightly more psych-indie shades of Kurt Vile, Jacco Gardner and Cory Hanson.
Emilia Tarrant shares new music video for ‘Here You Are, Again’
Record of the Day, CULTR, The Honey Pop, Killing Moon, The Music Enthusiast and more all supported the audio version, which chronicles the 19-year-old musician’s emotional experience through the second lockdown (that one was tough for sure).
DIONNE BROMFIELD RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE ‘SILLY LOVE’ – OUT NOW
Dionne Bromfield has returned with her brand new single ‘Silly Love’ – a track featuring the 25-year-old’s smooth vocals paired with an addictive soulful beat. ‘Silly Love’ accompanies the release of Dionne’s acclaimed docuseries with MTV – ‘AMY WINEHOUSE & ME: DIONNE’S STORY’, a series focusing on the impacts of loss and grief.
German Alt-Rock Duo THE DEADNOTES Share Colourful Video For New Single ‘Easy Summer’
Less than 18 months after their second album Courage, Freiburg, Germany-based alt-rock duo THE DEADNOTES are delighted to mark their return with new single ‘Easy Summer’ out today through 22Lives Records.
KI-JUNG – ‘Crystal Light’ – 18.07.21
Ki-Jung is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. His work chronicles life’s ups and downs, its beauty and its hardships, and his body of songs are an eclectic repertoire spanning pop, rock, R&B/soul, ballads and jazz influences. Ultimately, Ki-Jung’s mission is to spread the gift of music to listeners around the world. Now Ki-Jung is to release the dark alternative-pop single ‘Crystal Light’. Working with his writing and recording partner and assembling a world-class crew of musicians, Ki-Jung has produced a haunting track with futuristic soundscapes. ‘Crystal Light’ perfectly encompasses the bittersweet sensations found in an intense love affair.
Berlin’s John Moods shares new single ‘Meet Me In My Dreams’
After many years of playing in the band Fenster (so far producing four LP’s and the film Emocean) Jonathan Jarzyna adopted the moniker John Moods, releasing his debut full-length The Essential John Moods in 2018. Now, having completed his first solo tours, he returns with So Sweet So Nice, an album released as two EPs: So Sweet is out now and So Nice will follow on August 6th. This diptych will ultimately culminate in one vinyl LP, to be released in physical format on August 6th.
ROSENBLUME- To Release Self-Titled Debut Album:’ + Lead Single: “Knight In Shining Armour”
And on 24th September 2021, the Liverpudlian troubadour will present his magnificent debut album: ‘Rosenblume’.
In anticipation of the release, Rosenblume is pleased to present the atmospheric video for its leading single “Knight In Shining Armour”.
Skope video submission: Zion I, Deuce Eclipse & DJ Vinroc, “Back To Life”
He says his new song “signals the emergence from pandemic life to some degree of ‘regular’ existence. As artists we thrive from interacting and being inspired by one another, so this is an important process in staying connected to who we are.”
Modern Metal Quartet DAGOBA Reveals New Single + Video for “The Hunt”
Modern metallers DAGOBA are back! After putting their stamp on the metal scene with their unique blend of metal and neckbreaking grooves, relentlessly touring and sharing the stage with legendary acts like Machine Head and In Flames, DAGOBA have signed with leading Austrian metal label Napalm Records to bring their career to the next level.
