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Skope video submission: Pure Powers, “Take You There” f. Sneakk RBE
Northern California-born, Hawaii-bred vocalist Pure Powers presents the Evan Croker-directed music video for his new Chef Boyz-produced single “Take You There”, featuring Sneakk RBE. Powers has collaborated with Del the Funky Homosapien, Opio of Souls of Mischief, Ellay Khule, Cookbook of LA Symphony, Vocab Slick and many more underground West Coast emcees over his three full-lengths One Dream, My Album and A Pure EP.
GREEN LUNG premiere second single from forthcoming album, ‘Black Harvest’
GREEN LUNG have today premiered the second single to be taken from their forthcoming new album, Black Harvest. Reaper’s Scythe is premiering now via The Obelisk, and will be available on all streaming platforms from this Friday, July 30. Black Harvest will be released this autumn via Svart Records, and the first single, Leaders of the Blind, is streaming everywhere now. Black Harvest will be available on heavy weight vinyl, CD and digital formats, and is available to pre-order here ahead of its release on October 22.
UK INDIE-PUNK BAND, GLOO, RELEASE NEW SINGLE “SWIMMING IN YOUR SEA”
South-coast 3 piece indie-punks GLOO have announced new single ‘Swimming In Your Sea’ which is taken from the bands high anticipated new album ‘HOW NOT TO BE HAPPY’ out August 27th via Hassle Records.
New Video! frenchi armelle “Who I am”
Newly signed Thump Records artist, frenchi armelle, has released the first single from her debut album, Foreign Rollercoaster. The song, and frenchi, have gotten an incredible response to what has been dubbed Bedroom Pop, even drawing comparisons to recording legends like Adele and Amy Winehouse.
Chrystian Lehr Shares Addictive New Single “Twerk Song”
US R&B singer Chrystian Lehr has debuted his brand-new single, “Twerk Song”, and accompanying visuals directed by LadyOfWhatever. Having already built up a fanbase of 300,000 social media followers and accumulated millions of streams, this latest release from the independent artist looks set to be another hit to add to his growing collection on the heels of his highly praised mashup of Brandy’s “Borderline” and Jazmine Sullivan’s “Pick Up Your Feelings”. “Twerk Song” is taken from Chrystian’s forthcoming project Offline III, the latest instalment in his EP series, which has produced popular hits such as “Hoe Phase”, “I’ll Wait” and “Pardon Me”.
Caroline Romano Releases New Single “The Hypothetical”
Today, alt-pop artist Caroline Romano releases her new single, “The Hypothetical.” Opening with soaring, distorted guitars and energetic percussion, “The Hypothetical” swells into a head-banging, pop-punk number as Caroline’s angsty vocals growl tongue-in-cheek lines like, “Dress you up / You’re my Ken Doll / Because Barbie always makes the call.”
Dori Freeman Releases “The Storm” / New Album ‘Ten Thousand Roses’ Out Sep. 10
Blue Ridge Mountains-based singer-songwriter Dori Freeman has announced her return with a dazzling new LP, Ten Thousand Roses. The “grunge-country” opus, produced by her husband Nicholas Falk, is set to be released via her own boutique label, Blue Hens Music, on September 10. With her fourth studio album, Freeman has created a Southern masterpiece—a ten-song collection that engages with the tenants of Americana, but infuses them with inventive lyrical ideas and bold melodic experiments. Throughout the album, she challenges traditional Appalachian stereotypes, instead thoughtfully engaging with the prevalence of such ideas and how they can fit into a multifaceted modernity. Ten Thousand Roses is modern roots music in the truest sense of the genre.
G-EAZY RELEASES “AT WILL” FT. EST Gee
The track follows the release of his recent collaboration with Diane Warren & Carlos Santana on the track “She’s Fire,” which is featured on Warren’s upcoming debut album, The Cave Sessions Vol. 1. G can next be seen on the music festival circuit, including performances at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, TN as well as the Breakaway Music Festival in Concord, NC.
Sycco’s psych-infused pop dream out now via Future Classic
Powered by shimmering, hooky choruses and impressive psych-pop production – the now-signature Sycco style – the EP’s textures sound like what a lava lamp looks like: glowing, fluid, sometimes joyfully surprising in the direction it moves. Throughout the seven tracks, love is a constant but it’s not all heart-eyes and hopeful prospects. “A lot of the EP is about my angry feelings that I bottle up. I write about what I’m going through in my day to day and about love … and being scared of love.” This contrast between exultation and melancholia throughout the EP might just capture the core of Sycco: glimmering choruses that will refuse to leave your frontal lobe, and the secret, scared confessions scrawled between beats.
PROFILER DROP VIDEO FOR SPIRITUAL NEW SINGLE “REVERT”
Rising UK alt metallers Profiler have just dropped a new video for ‘Revert’, the band’s second single following their signing to SharpTone Records earlier this year.
In their own words “‘Revert’ is a clarion call to all those that long to unplug from the daily barrage of technology and consumerism, and reconnect with themselves and the Earth beneath them: “This modern way of life has got me wired, so ask yourself… Why?””
KAT & ALEX RELEASE NEW SONG “MOST NIGHTS”
Rising Country-Latin duo, Kat & Alex release their latest song, “Most Nights,” via Sony Music Nashville. With the duo’s incredible vocals at the forefront, the heartfelt, power ballad reflects on the feeling of finally finding that one person that changes your world. “Most Nights” was written by Garrett Nichols, Zach Beeken, Colton Pack, Lindsay Rimes (Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Chase Rice) and John Pierce (Zac Brown Band, Chris Young, Trace Adkins) and produced by Brad Hill (Maren Morris, Brothers Osborne).
EDGE OF PARADISE RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO ‘THE UNKNOWN’
Los Angeles based Edge Of Paradise have announced the upcoming release of their new studio album, “The Unknown” on September 17, 2021. Today, the band has released a new single and video from the album, the title track, ‘The Unknown’. Watch the video HERE:
KIANA LEDÉ RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “UR BEST FRIEND” WITH KEHLANI
Continuing to electrify the culture, platinum-selling Phoenix native and Los Angeles-based artist Kiana Ledé unveils the music video for her buzzing single “Ur Best Friend” with Kehlani via The Heavy Group/Republic Records today. GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum R&B femme fatale Kehlani even directed the red-hot video herself, which features an appearance by Vic Mensa. You have to see it to believe it…
Malaki – Dublin rapper with new smooth track + vibrant video – ‘Head Highs’ out now
‘Head Highs’ is the the follow-up to Malaki’s powerful offering ‘The Riddler’. The new track sees Malaki take a more mellow approach as he details the sensual moments that come from love and intimacy. His smooth delivery meanders between spoken word and rap over a hazy hip-hop beat provided by Cork producer Jar Jar jr, resulting in a sophisticated cut that oozes seduction.
New > TOKiMONSTA ft. Channel Tres ‘Naked’ > Out Today, listen here
Producer, artist, and labelhead TOKiMONSTA has returned with a new single “Naked” feat. Channel Tres, out now via TOKiMONSTA’s own Young Art Records. On “Naked,” TOKiMONSTA delivers textured, rich production where she artfully combines sounds and feelings from a range of genres creating an entrancing groove. With the dynamic adaptability TOKiMONSTA possesses, she continues to bring out the best in her collaborators. This time, the producer/DJ/labelhead has recruited Compton tastemaker Channel Tres. On the new offering, Channel Tres brings a unique aura, strutting atop TOKIMONSTA’s production with growling vocals and an unbothered attitude. The release is accompanied by a new video that hosts an amalgamation of collaged imagery placed over a kaleidoscopic backdrop, adding to the colorful, mind, and mood-altering single.
Out Now: Kid Bookie teams up with Billy Martin (Good Charlotte) on new single // announces debut album ‘Cheaper Than Therapy’ due Nov 24th
Today, July 30th, London based artist Kid Bookie announces his debut album ‘Cheaper Than Therapy’, due November 2021. This news comes with the release of his new single ‘In The Dark’, which features a dark and twisted video directed by Bookie himself.
Synthwave Extraordinaire Michael Oakley shares ‘Is There Anybody Out There’!
UK-born synthwave producer Michael Oakley has recently released his latest album Odyssey on the 14th of May via NewRetroWave Records. Featured on the album, listeners will find the exemplary song, ‘Is There Anybody Out There’ edited by Jon Campbell, as well as well-known featured artists Ollie Wride and Dana Jean Phoenix. Odyssey has already reached #8 in the Worldwide Album Charts on Bandcamp while peaking at #4 on the Electronic Album Chart, contributing to Michael Oakley’s impressive play count of just under 8 million across platforms. The producer has earned significant support from NewRetroWave with features on their Youtube channel as well as their official webzine. Michael Oakley’s music has appeared in numerous games, including Wave Break: High Tide and Retro Drive.
SINGER/SONGWRITER BRETT DENNEN RELEASES NEW ALBUM SEE THE WORLD
Today, acclaimed folk-pop singer/songwriter Brett Dennen releases his new album See the World available everywhere now via Mick Music. The album features 10 songs including new single “Paul Newman Daytona Rolex” and the title track, which is currently in the Top 10 at AAA and growing. It is Dennen’s fifth song to do so.
TOKIMONSTA & CHANNEL TRES UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “NAKED”
Producer, artist, and labelhead TOKiMONSTA has returned with a new single “Naked” feat. Channel Tres, out now via TOKiMONSTA’s own Young Art Records. On “Naked,” TOKiMONSTA delivers textured, rich production where she artfully combines sounds and feelings from a range of genres creating an entrancing groove. With the dynamic adaptability TOKiMONSTA possesses, she continues to bring out the best in her collaborators. This time, the producer/DJ/labelhead has recruited Compton tastemaker Channel Tres. On the new offering, Channel Tres brings a unique aura, strutting atop TOKIMONSTA’s production with growling vocals and an unbothered attitude. The release is accompanied by a new video that hosts an amalgamation of collaged imagery placed over a kaleidoscopic backdrop, adding to the colorful, mind, and mood-altering single. The single will be promoted via Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist and showcased on their billboard in Times Square.
Offset Jim Runs Plays with Kenny Beats in “Face Card” Video
Offset Jim is respected in Oakland and beyond for his deadpan demeanor that belies his slangy, flex-heavy lyrics. Connecting with versatile producer Kenny Beats for a low-key Bay Area banger, Jim shares “Face Card,” his new video single. Marked by Kenny’s ominous pianos, stuttering 808s, and subterranean bass, “Face Card” finds Jim bolstering his hustler credentials, spinning low-key yarns about smuggling illicit goods across state lines and using the proceeds to treat his girl to a nice dinner. Directed by StackingMemories, the video depicts Offset Jim and Kenny Beats in workman’s jumpsuits, as they pull up in a Brinks truck and count “all these goddamn hunnids.”
MARC E. BASSY SHARES NEW TRACK “TELL ME LIES”
Today, Bay Area bred, Los Angeles based pop/R&B hybrid, singer/songwriter Marc E. Bassy releases his latest track “Tell Me Lies” off of his highly anticipated album coming this fall. The track is available now to stream and purchase via Bassy’s own independent label NEW GOLD MEDAL.
Elias drops impassioned new single ‘Hold It Out’
A heart-on-sleeve ballad punctuated by glorious piano stabs, ‘Hold It Out’ sees Elias channel raw emotion into something poignant and sincere. The result of the Stockholm-born singer “striving after rawness”, the track represents a shift in sonic direction for Elias, who leaves behind the ‘big sound’ that has characterised his career to date in favour of one that’s indebted to classic soul. It was co-written with Caroline Ailin and regular collaborator GRADES, who have previously worked with the likes of NAO, Snakehips, H.E.R, Khalid, Dua Lipa, Tove Lo and Sigrid.
UK RAPPER POTTER PAYPER DROPS NEW TRACK “CATCH UP”
Detailing vivid accounts of street politics and experiences in his lyrics, Potter began his musical journey in 2013 when he released his debut mixtape ‘Training Day’. Soon after, he gained traction with a series of freestyles, which have accumulated over 25m+ views to date. Potter continued to show his versatility and consistency and in 2016 he unveiled ‘Training Day 2’, which was soon followed by features with the likes of Giggs, Stormzy and Young Adz. Following a short hiatus, Potter returned in 2020 with ‘Training Day 3’ -the final installment to his trilogy. The mixtape charted at #3 in the UK chart, his highest charting position and to date has accumulated over 68 million combined streams.
Out Now: Hayley Williams approved ELKE shares new single ‘I Can Help’ // announces debut album ‘No Pain For Us Here’ due Sep 24th
Part avant-garde art instalment, part beatnik pop-opera, ELKE (real name Kayla Graninger) breezily channels New York’s underground rock scene in the mid-sixties, with flavours of Nico, Lou Reed and Leonard Cohen. It’s also unabashedly modern and innovative in its execution, deftly produced by Kayla’s partner, fellow musician and collaborator, Zac Farro (Halfnoise/Paramore)
Martha Wainwright shares new track “Hole In My Heart”; new album ‘Love Will Be Reborn’ out 8/20
A song of hope, Martha explains how the song came to be, “‘Hole In My Heart’ flew out of me when I was sitting in a sunny room trying to contend with this incredible feeling of joy and gladness. After feeling scared and lonely and unsure of everything, someone came along and changed my life. ‘We all live alone… but do you want to live alone together?’. It’s about making a commitment to living as two, together, against the odds.”
Skirts’ debut album, Great Big Wild Oak, is out now on Double Double Whammy!
The debut full-length album from songwriter Alex Montenegro, better known by “Skirts,” is a convergence of Southwestern folk rock and contemporary percussion, adorned with Texas imagery and piercing guitar licks. Entitled Great Big Wild Oak, the record spans ten intimate tracks that paint sonic portraits of Montenegro’s memories through impressive arrangements and warmhearted vocals.
DANNY OCEAN DROPS NEW SINGLE + VIDEO “APARTAMENTO”
Venezuelan artist Danny Ocean just dropped a new song + video for “Apartamento”. The reggaetón inspired track is about a girl he sees from afar. Without knowing who she is, or ever talking to her he day dreams about dancing with her.” Mami es que te tengo medida, Desde hace rato yo te tengo medida, Sé que siempre bailas todos los días, Y me encantaría que algún día bailes las mías”. The release of “Apartamento” comes along with a video. Directed by Alpernia & Nehomar, the video stars Danny Ocean in an apartment, surrounded by colorfully dressed neighbors and scenes that highlight the girl who the song is dedicated to.
Carol Ades “Crying During Sex” out today
Globally successful singer-songwriter Carol Ades has announced today’s premiere of her powerfully intimate new single. “Crying During Sex” is available now at all DSPs and streaming services.
“Crying During Sex” marks the latest and most striking release thus far from Carol Ades (pronounced ahh-dis), formerly known best as acclaimed singer and songwriter Caroline Pennell. The provocative, deeply personal pop track heralds Ades’ much anticipated debut EP, arriving everywhere this fall, and will be joined by a Zachary Bailey directed visual later next week.
SONGWRITER CAROL ADES SAYS WHAT WE’RE ALL THINKING ON DEBUT SINGLE
