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Oakland post-metal greats Kowloon Walled City have released a new track, “Oxygen Tent.” Since their formation the band has been in a continuous cycle of refinement, gradually peeling away layers of grit and distortion to form a singular vision of heavy music—yielding a pair of critically acclaimed LPs along the way in Container Ships and Grievances. The new song, their first in over six years, distills things even further as the band continues into a new era of their career. Listen to “Oxygen Tent” below and stay tuned for more news soon.
Ponte Pilas new single ‘Tinderbox’ a Fridays For Future collaboration song
On the 13th of August, Ponte Pilas released their new single ‘Tinderbox’. The fifth single of their upcoming EP ‘So It Goes’ is a song that was written after the band had been invited to Weimar to play for their Fridays For Future protests. With two vegan members, and actively involved in Extinction Rebellion and Music Declares Emergency, the band has been committed to environmental causes for some time. After seeing up close the work that the students in Weimar were doing was a much-needed reminder that change was possible and, indeed, in the hands of these young people, seemed inevitable.
MISTER STRANGE release Garage-Rock heater ‘Moving Along’
Manchester newcomers Mister Strange deliver more fuzzed out frequencies on audacious new track ‘Moving Along’ – out today as the latest offering from upcoming EP ‘I’, released September 10th via PNKSLM Recordings (ShitKid, YUNG, HOLY).
On “Promise,” the opening track from their sophomore album AH HA, Abby Huston takes on the voice of a brokenhearted tv-drama boy band character, very much in the same vein as Gilmore Girls’ Jesse. “Why don’t you love me, give me a reason why,” they sing solemnly, lamenting about unreturned love. Their tender words are surrounded by an eclectic mash of a hip-hop drumbeat, acoustic guitar strums, wandering piano bits, and jingle bells. Despite the jovial atmosphere, that touch of melodrama, which lingers in the corners of Huston’s songs, is a significant trademark for the Richmond-based musician. “If I’m writing a song, it’s gonna be a little moody,” Huston reveals, their words curling as they smile.
LORD OF THE LOST Present Elaborate Music Video for “Viva Vendetta
LORD OF THE LOST released their new album, JUDAS, on July 2 – subsequently securing the band’s highest ever charting position at #2 on the German album charts. Even after this success, the Hamburg based band isn’t taking a break – following up with their most elaborate music video ever.
Listen: Charlotte OC releases “Centre of the Universe”
Following closely on from her tour announcement, and on from singles “Bad Bitch”, “Forest” and “Bad News” – Charlotte OC can now reveal her next single. “Centre of the Universe” is out now via Embassy of Music.
Dolly Parton features on new Sam Williams track ‘Happy All The Time’
‘Happy All The Time’ was written a few years ago by Sam and Mary Gauthier; it was produced by Bobby Holland and Sean McConnell, and features country music icon, Dolly Parton. The wistful and moving track is a reflection of the struggles to fill the kind of void that no material wealth ever could.
JUSTINE BLAZER GETS IN “GOOD TROUBLE” WITH NEW SINGLE
With rebellious, yet fun lyrics like breaking all the rules like they’re going out of style, I don’t know what’s got into me, my heart is going wild, “Good Trouble” will leave listeners yearning for their own guilty pleasures. Justine produced and mixed this track herself and co-wrote the song with Liz Moriondo.
BANJI reveal video for retro-indie blast ‘TalkieWalkie’
After releasing the laid-back track ‘Dogbreath’ earlier this year Utrecht based quartet Banji return with an exhilarating new track ‘TalkieWalkie’, accompanied by a typically expressive and inventive music video – released today via [PIAS] Recordings.
Enigmatic animal-mask-clad folk-horror band Ghosts of Torrez resurface with ‘The Return’
Ghosts of Torrez first appeared on the scene in 2017, under the name of Bong Torrez, receiving some interest due to featuring on the horror animation short “The Place”, described by Horror News Net as “Simply Gorgeous”.
The late GIFT OF GAB releases posthumous single “Vice Grip”… album out Sept. 10th.
When iconic emcee Gift of Gab passed away on June 18, 2021, he left behind not only an impressive legacy of music as one-half of Blackalicious and his own solo material but also a wealth of unreleased music, which includes Finding Inspiration Somehow, an album originally scheduled for release this Summer but was moved to September 10, 2021 due to his untimely death. “Vice Grip,” the first single from this posthumous album via Nature Sounds Records, is out today, August 17, 2021.
January Jane Single “Versions of You” – Top 40 in the US
Though the recording process for the EP spanned different times and time zones, the band says that EP listeners can expect to hear a “late night party in New York City – champagne, Gray’s Papaya and all the fun, with none of the hangover.” “This EP is like a medley of all of our experiences in NYC and beyond,” says Mitchell. “We recorded some of the album in our ‘clubhouse’ in Midtown, Manhattan, some in Brooklyn, and some in LA. Next time around, we’ll try to record in all five boroughs… but every space has its own energy, so we really try to utilize that in a metaphysical way, of course.”
Los Angeles post-rock outfit GYPSUM release lustrous “Follow Me” off debut album
Los Angeles post-rock outfit Gypsum emerge with the announcement of their eponymous debut seven years in the making. Out today, “Follow Me,” is the first track to come off this self-titled album (release date: October 12, 2021 via Sonic Ritual). The track is a lustrous, percussion-driven indie rock tune that guitarist and vocalist Sapphire Jewell says was inspired by the people throughout history who have been forced to leave their home and seek refuge. “It’s not about any one movement but rather the constant stream of innocent people who’ve chosen between starting a new life elsewhere or risking their lives to stay. It’s sort of a privilege check and that security isn’t permanent.” Rounded out by guitarist and vocalist Anna Arboles and drummer Jessy Reed, Gypsum is a synergistic exercise in collectivist arrangement, dissolving artistic ego into cooperativity.
Feel Good Blues-Rock Aura // New Single
Arrows is the collaborative project of Bombay based artist David Britto. Formed in 2018, the project sees Britto inviting guest vocalists to feature on his music, with each song delivering something unique and fresh. When Britto is not composing or performing, he writes for Rolling Stone India and also runs a successful podcast series called ‘My First Record’.
DOLD VORDE ENS NAVN release details of debut album and video single
DOLD VORDE ENS NAVN are releasing the lyric video ‘Løgnenes abstinenser’ as the first single taken from their forthcoming debut album “Mørkere” (“Darker”), which has been slated to hit stores on November 12. The Norwegian black metal veterans are furthermore unveiling cover art, tracklist, and further details of the new full-length that can be viewed below.
Pip Blom Share New Single & Video “You Don’t Want This” || New Album ‘Welcome Break’ Due Out 10/8 On Heavenly Recordings
Talking about the video, director Sara Elzinga said: “When I first heard You Don’t Want This, I recognized the feeling of self-consciousness; knowing that people have a certain way of looking at you, that does not necessarily comply with the image you have of yourself. The concept of a Matryoshka doll then stuck in my head, having these multiple versions of yourself that are hidden at first. The set reminds us of a dollhouse, of someone who is so comfortable in their own scenery, they forget to look at the world outside of the room. Though rather than making a music video about anxiety, I wanted the video to be about self-acceptance. Smiling back at yourself, instead of constantly criticizing which is something people tend to do.”
Low shares captivating new video for “More”
HEY WHAT and its singles “Days Like These” and “Disappearing,” have been earning Low raves from the likes of Beats Per Minute, Brooklyn Vegan, CLASH, DIY, The Guardian, The Line of Best Fit, MOJO, NPR Music, PASTE, Uncut, SPIN, Stereogum, Under the Radar, and more.
aboywithabag Checks Into New Noise With Inferno Tech-House Jam “Summertime in New York”
Sai Aditya, reborn as aboywithabag on stage, drops major gas with his latest single, “Summertime in New York.” The groove-driven track features buoyant synths over a vibey bassline and vocal samples, while also flexing a masterfully distinctive tech-house sound. The Chicago producer is constantly refining his technique, making great strides in the music industry as he spins his fresh takes on cross-genre melodies.
VALENTINO KHAN SHARES BOLD DANCE-POP GEM “STOP TALKIN” (FEAT. ALMA)
“Stop Talkin” reaffirms Khan’s commitment to always pushing himself as a producer. Swirling together ecstatic house drums and syrupy synths with ALMA’s airy hook, the track blends dancefloor devotion with a love for gleeful pop. The resulting song can soundtrack a sweaty night at the club, but leave buoyant melodies bouncing through your head well into the next day.
New > Jerome Thomas > shares ‘No BS’ video > on Rhythm Section Intl.
Jerome’s music school was a home filled with non-stop records; whether that was bootleg CDs of Rare Groove from East London’s Sunday markets to late 90s R&B on The Box TV or family favourites; Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, Chico DeBarge, Jill Scott. He learnt his prodigious vocal craft of ad-libs and harmonies by listening to Brandy’s ’98 LP ‘Never Say Never’ on repeat.
MAYDAY PARADE RELEASE NEW SINGLE, “BAD AT LOVE”
Shot in California and directed by Katharine White, the accompanying visual shows a couple at a turning point in their relationship. Emotional vignettes of their journey are shown on television screens in an otherwise empty home, matching the mood of the song. The new single, which premiered on KROQ Sunday, August 15, is a stark contrast to the recently-released anthemic track “Kids of Summer,” which was written about the band’s carefree summers on the Van’s Warped Tour. Both songs are just a small taste of more music coming soon on the horizon.
Death Metal Quintet LIVLØS Reveals Crushing New Single + Video “And Then There Were None“
With a critically acclaimed debut album and explosive live shows at home and abroad, Danish death metal phenomenon LIVLØS have established themselves as an essential new name in the international metal scene. Their brand of Scandinavian melodic death metal, influenced by bands like AT THE GATES and CARCASS, paired with American-rooted death metal in the vein of DEATH and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, has already earned the five-piece appearances at Copenhell, Eurosonic and Spot Festival.
New Music Video from Geoff Westen’s RAOM Released TODAY
Has anything ever happened to you that was so profound you thought you had died and gone to heaven? The bold, hi-flying leading man in this movie, has been smacked hard by the beauty and grace of a gorgeous creature. “I’m lying here drugged on her perfume. My mind is a wilderness spinning around the room.” She overtakes his being as he begins asking over and over – “Am I Alive – or did I Die?”
[New Video] Snowgoons ft. Nems, Sean P! & DJ Skipmode “Word On The Street”
The term “legend” gets thrown around very quick nowadays, but when it comes to Sean Price we are talking about legendary status in the truest sense of the word.
The Snowgoons have been working with Sean P! for many years and through the touring they became good friends as well. After numerous collaborations the Snowgoons drop a brand new joint produced by their Danish member Sicknature.
