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AGAINST THE CURRENT UNVEIL NEW EP fever
Elaborating on the EP, Costanza commented, “In some ways, this is a debut. We have so many inspirations from the past, but we merged those with what currently inspires us to create something new. We finally figured it out. You can burn down the past version of yourself and become who you think you are now. This is undeniably Against The Current.”
RESTLESS ROAD RELEASES “HOMETOWN TONIGHT” TRACK AND VIDEO
“We were really excited to be able to get to release some more new music for the fans before we hit the road in a few weeks,” said Nichols. “The reaction to our single and video for ‘Bar Friends’ has been amazing, and we wanted to put out ‘Hometown Tonight’ as a follow up so people can sing along.”
Jessie Reyez & grandson Release Video For “Rain From The Suicide Squad”
The enchanting video emulates the underground, grunge personas of Warner Bros. Pictures’ The Suicide Squad. Electric neon lighting highlights the fierce and sultry Reyez and grandson as they fight their way out of getting captured like true supervillains.
NAO RELEASES “MESSY LOVE” VIDEO
Benedict calls for unity in new single ‘Wake Up’
Haunting, passionate, and evocative of the alluring Massive Attack, legendary David Bowie and inimitable Prince, Wake Up is pervasive and truly moving. Produced by Dean Tuza (Stella Donnelly, The Rubens, Mossy) and mixed by legendary NYC-based producer Lee Groves (Madonna, Depeche Mode), soft synth pads create a perfect bed for Benedict’s poignant and nuanced vocal style, while colourful strings swell and propel the track forward, lingering and persuading the listener to pay attention. When confiding in close friend and singer songwriter Chrissie Derales over a zoom call, Wake Up was born in just ten minutes.
KAYZO & WHALES release new single “REPLAY feat. Shiah Maisel”
The genre-bending song melds together pop-punk hooks and emotional lyrics with upbeat electronics, and serves as a follow-up to recent KAYZO collaborations such as “Domination” with Papa Roach, “Never Let You Down” with Telle Smith, “Lifeline” with Point North and Black Tiger Sex Machine and “Poison” with Paris Shadows. KAYZO elaborates: “I’ve always been a supporter of developing artists, as that is how I got my break. So when Whales sent me over a few ideas, ‘REPLAY’ was the one I gravitated to immediately. It has this melody that formed into this rocktronic pop punk song perfect for summer. Shiah absolutely killed this vocal too. So excited to release this right as things are opening up and get back to playing live for fans!”
Pretty Awkward Share “Hangout” Video Via Flaunt
The world keeps getting weirder. Our devices connect and disconnect us more than ever. Our emotions turn into ones and zeroes on-screen. Our lives remain chronicled by cameras everywhere. We take one step forward and one step backward as a society daily in terms of technological, social, and interpersonal advancement. All of that in mind, Pretty Awkward doesn’t just serve as the moniker for the Seattle, WA alternative quartet formed by Austin Held [lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano], Nicholas Wiggins [bass, piano, backing vocals], Jake Jones [lead guitar, backing vocals], and Damien Ward [drums]; it could also be a two-word global “State of the Union” address.
Today, Beach Wave Sound / RCA Records artist Destiny Rogers releases a live performance video of her brand new “West Like” feat. Kalan.FrFr. in partnership with Levi’s and directed by Derek Pike.
GUHTS: stream cold and anxious new single “Handless Maiden”
NYC-based fearless post-metallers GUHTS (with members of Witchkiss, Bask) present the devastating second single taken from their self-released debut EP ‘blood feather’, coming out on August 6th on CD and digital. Get intense and arise with “Handless Maiden” exclusively on Everything Is Noise!
Jim Jones releases video for “Hip Hop” ft. Dyce Payso & Shoota
The video was directed by $hula the Don, Jim Jones and Will C, and captures the feeling of a laid-back, hot summer day uptown. The video also features fellow Byrdgang 2.0 members Keen Streetz, Yellow Tapee, Glit Jeezus and Fat Flee, along with Dave East and Juelz Santana.
half•alive RELEASE NEW SINGLE “Summerland”
ICONIC INSTRUMENTAL ARTIST DIANE ARKENSTONE SHARES MEDITATIVE & UPLIFTING NEW SINGLE “HOLD ON TO HOPE”
Says Arkenstone of the track, “A little bit of hope can carry us through a dark time. I wrote this song to help shine a light in my life, and to shine a light for others. This song speaks, what is felt in the heart.” She continues, “Music and nature have each been powerful healing forces for me. I wrote music to soothe myself mentally and physically. The vibration and energy of music helps balance me in body, mind and spirit.”
Jay Nash shares new song ‘Shine’ – Night Songs EP due out Aug 20
Today, veteran singer/songwriter and storyteller Jay Nash has released “Shine,” a deeply personal song that began over ten years ago around the birth of his daughter. “Shine” premiered exclusively via The Bluegrass Situation earlier this week.
“Shine” follows the release of “Strange Illusion” earlier this year. “Strange Illusion” is a song Nash penned for his kids in an effort to provide a semblance of comfort, in turbulent and uncertain times.
TikTok Influencer Sam Walwyn drops new bop
Taken from his forthcoming new EP, which is set to arrive in October, ‘Littered Sense Of You’ looks to continue that fresh and vibrant direction he has already established for himself. Coupling his smooth and passionate voice with a sweet and sweeping pop-rock production gives his latest release a truly euphoric and memorable texture throughout, as well as showing us the heartfelt and emotional root of his songwriting.
Lil Xxel Releases New Single + Video “What U Want” ft. Tyga & Coi Leray
With a penchant for creating infectious summer anthems, Lil Xxel’s “What U Want” is a vibrant, high-energy collaboration. On the track, Xxel leans into his melodic hip-hop influences with the help of rap icon Tyga and breakout artist Coi Leray. Embracing the song’s flashy lyrics and feel-good vibes, the undeniably FOMO-inducing music video features the legendary trio living lavishly, complete with non-stop partying during a perfect summer day.
Hard Rock Band – Fire Follows Release “Father O’ Father”
FIRE FOLLOWS – Denver, CO – “Father O’ Father” is the latest single from Fire Follows and showcases a completely different side of the band. A stripped-down “piano version”, it lends itself to Chris and Tim’s vocal intricacies that have refined over many years of working together. The track also features a beautiful string composition that helps bring a tremendously compelling dynamic range to an otherwise unplugged version. The track can be thought of as a prayer of desperation… a sort of cry-out in a moment of utter desperation. The band hopes that the lyrical message deeply resonates with their current fanbase and that the song as a whole brings in an entirely new audience. – Chris Watt Fire Follows
Acid Tongue Share “Take Me To Your Leader” (feat Death Valley Girls) Video
Led by singer/songwriter Guy Keltner, & drummer/visual-artist Ian Cunningham, Acid Tongue has been touring the world and espousing a timeless rock & roll sound with a DIY mentality since 2015. The touring band features a rotating roster of musicians from around the globe; with members based in Seattle, Paris, New York, London, Mexico City, Los Angeles, & Austin—lending fresh ears to the setlist for an ever-evolving live experience. Employing nostalgic riffs lifted straight from a forgotten jukebox and razor-sharp lyrics delivered in a childish croon, Keltner has built a large catalogue of material in a short period of time.
Track Out Today from Charlie Blasberg
Charlie Blasberg is pianist, film composer, and songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. The first few years of his music career were spent composing music for films in New York’s indie film scene, but Blasberg has recently come out from behind the curtain with his debut EP ‘Are We There Yet?’ (2020) and his upcoming sophomore EP,’ Detour Ahead’ (2021).
CONFUSED RELEASE “OUR FLAG” VIDEO
Crossover thrashers CONFUSED have released a video for “Our Flag”. The song is set to be released on their upcoming album “Riot” which will be released on August 27th 2021.
The Essex-based producer has made a name for himself as a boundless electronic artist who doesn’t get caught up with genre conventions. Following up on his recent Infinite Structures EP for NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s Gud Vibrations camp, the experimental bass producer is ready to share his most honest creation to date. “Ego Insaniac” is a dark and melancholic masterpiece laced with his signature industrial-driven influences and fuzzy distortion. It came into existence after a period of deep introspection forced upon the world during the pandemic, and it’s a riveting electronica creation that should speak to bass heads and chin-stroking electronic music enthusiasts alike.
Artist: Shadient
Title: Ego Insaniac
Label: Gud Vibrations
Genre: Electronica
Release Date: July 23
Artist: Ashleigh Brae – Album: Longhaul
An engaging country rock track that is mildly upbeat with warm vocals and cool guitar sounds throughout. The lyrics and vocals take the listener on a audial journey that ends with a smooth landing. Engaging/Heartening/Inspiring.
POP SUPERSTAR GIGI VEGA SET TO RELEASE HER SUMMER ANTHEM “DOWN CRAZY”
POP Billboard artist, songwriter, and professional dancer, Gigi Vega, releases “Down Crazy”, roaring summer single. “Drop your top” and go on this ride with her to the “Down Crazy” party, coming out on video soon.
Gigi’s 2021 releases, include “Watchu Tryna Do” and “4 the Birds”, the former will be featured in an upcoming holiday feature film. Her Christmas song, “Mistletoe Kiss” appeared on the Soundtrack for a Netflix Movie “The App that Stole Christmas” and hit 10 million Tik Tok views.
Kesem premiere their music video for ‘When The Stars Cave In’
Psychedelic and punk rock infused Kesem have unveiled the new music video for ‘When The Stars Cave In’ premiering exclusively via Doomed and Stoned. The single is the second taken from their upcoming album ‘Post-Terra’ releasing on the 24th September 2021.
“JayTheKidd – REVENGE”
This mainstream hip-hop single has been thoughtfully crafted and written by JayTheKidd and talks about the struggles of being a 16-year-old kid trying to make it and make it right in the music industry. The single, produced by Jai Lalli from New Jersey, USA and mixed and mastered by Eric Morgenstern (Lil Durk, Smoove’L, Pasto Flocco) of New York, NY.