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Wallace Morgan Releases Debut EP
After rediscovering a love for songwriting during quarantine, Nashville native/LA transplant Wallace Morgan set out to record and release her debut EP ‘Running with the Moondance Kids,’ available today on all platforms via Warner’s Level distribution.
ABBY JASMINE UNVEILS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SOS”
Cinematic Music Group / Geffen Records artist Abby Jasmine unveils the latest music video from her recently released acclaimed EP, ‘I Hate You 2’ today for track “SOS”. Directed by Whipalo, the cinematic visual follows Abby throughout an almost dream-like set up filled with bright colors and glimmering landscapes as she sings the hazy and harmonic track.
Sweet Neon Pop Power // “Dancing On My Heart”
Rising teen talent, Cmagic5, is a soulful Canadian singer/songwriter and musician from Toronto. At age 4, she began performing in musical theatre and from then on she fell in love with music, immersing every ounce of her body into her art. As an actress, model and classically trained vocalist, her bold, confident and vivacious style has made her a force to be reckoned with. Cmagic5 truly believes that music is magic and offers an enchanting medium to connect with the world through its universal language. Her passion for making others smile and feel good is the motivation behind her music. Her much-anticipated recent debut album explores themes of self-empowerment and love.
Hendrix Harris unveils his serious EP ‘Horus’
Half-French, half-English of Jamaican heritage, Horus emerges as a fiery nod to Hendrix’s expansive musical influences – entwining soulful R&B melodies with bass-driven trap instrumentals. Coming after the recent announcement of his feature on the official FIFA 2022 soundtrack, Horus provides a glimpse into Hendrix’s world with narratives of broken romances, seductive encounters and focus track ‘Brother’ exploring a jealousy fuelled betrayal.
DeBe unveils forthright new single ‘NICE GUY’
Exciting young British rapper DeBe has dropped his latest single ‘NICE GUY’, out 8th October.
Announcing itself with a hard, percussion-heavy beat that ideally complements DeBe’s quickfire flow, ‘NICE GUY’ sees the Northampton-born artist deliver gripping social commentary and musings on the pitfalls of his lifestyle.
bbno$ RELEASES NEW STUDIO ALBUM ‘eat ya veggies’
Today sees rising star bbno$ [baby-no-money] release his brand new studio album ‘eat ya veggies’, out now via the bbno$ label in partnership with mtheory.
Noizu x Disciples x MOYA – Catch My Love
‘Catch My Love’ highlights Noizu and Disciples’ ability to produce tracks ready for the club and radio alike, combining thunderous kick drums and classic rave elements, all topped by the stunning vocals of MOYA to create an infectious crossover single.
NEIKED x MAE MULLER x POLO G RELEASE VIDEO FOR SINGLE “BETTER DAYS”
Directed by Tom Dream (Gucci, Arlo Parks, Celeste) the video features all three artists living in a retro world with Mae Muller taking centre stage of the narrative. The video perfectly complements the dreamy, upbeat production of the new single that is full to the brim with hope and joy. NEIKED’s gleaming production, complete with horns and shimmering synths, is complimented with Mae’s seamless vocals and Polo G’s melodic verse.
New Release: HM Johnsen – ‘Alone’
HM Johnsen is an indie rock singer-songwriter from Norway who in recent years has embarked on an incredible personal musical journey: from blues, to rock, to his ‘epiphany’ of moving into experimental indie rock. Now we see the artist shift once again into a different style with the delicate upcoming single ‘Alone’. Being the first song HM Johnsen has written on piano, the emotive ballad shows a vulnerable side to the artist. The mood of the song is initially captured with wistful and powerful vocals underpinned by soft guitar and melodic piano chords. As ‘Alone’ comes to a close, HM Johnsen builds on the melancholic soundscapes by introducing warm vintage synths and haunting vocal melodies
Astræa releases brand new EP ‘Looking Up’
Speaking on the new EP, Astræa says, “The ‘Looking Up’ EP is a journey of moving through the dark and stepping into the light. It’s about embracing the future while being proud of how the scars of yesterday have shaped who we are and what path we are on today. This collection of songs was produced by me from my home studio over the various lockdowns of last year and I’m so excited for them to take flight.”
Electro Alt Pop Sleepwoka // New Single
Sleepwoka is back with his new electro-alt-pop tune “Nothing Left To Say”, the first in a string of singles set to be released in the lead up to his upcoming EP The Lockdown Ghosts. Touching on battling with mental health, the single is a slight departure from Sleepwoka’s previous synthesizer led songs with the electric guitar taking centre stage. However, his signature sound is still evident with the vocals playing the same role as the other instruments in the track.
NIGERIAN POP STAR OMAH LAY ENLISTS ESTEEMED PRODUCER AMÉMÉ FOR “UNDERSTAND” REMIX
Rising Nigerian pop singer Omah Lay is riding a tidal wave of momentum this year and seeing his profile rise with his brand of heartfelt music taking the Afrobeats genre by storm. While he is currently on his first U.S. tour (dates below), Omah unveils a new remix of his latest scorcher “Understand” by Brooklyn-based, West African producer AMÉMÉ. A powerful take on the original, the new version adds warmth and space coupled with a driving four on the floor drum pattern under entrancing vocal edits for the duration of the 3:44 rework. To date, the original has amassed over 21.5 million global streams.
