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Set to become one of Manhattan’s premier nightlife and events venues, Nebula, has announced details of its Halloween opening weekend. The three day opening of Nebula will be Manhattan’s biggest in years, unveiling a world class nightclub in the heart of the city, a milestone in Manhattan’s and New York nightlife’s recovery post-Pandemic.
Royal Metal Powerhouse HAMMER KING Releases New Music Video for “Ashes To Ashes”
This summer, royal metal powerhouse HAMMER KING dropped a hammer strike with its Napalm Records debut, Hammer King. Now, the German keepers of the hammer surprise their fans with a fiery music video for “Ashes To Ashes”. On “Ashes To Ashes”, the kings from Kaiserslautern, Germany set everything ablaze with an epic battle hymn, leading the journey of their latest chapter Hammer King to its glorious finale.
BANJI reveal zany music video for latest single ‘Chills’
Utrecht quartet Banji reveal the music video for new single ‘Chills’, directed by Pasqual Amade – out now via [PIAS] Recordings.
Filled with pastel coloured, soft-toned shots, and surreal imagery, with an editing style akin to Wes Anderson, the video matches the breezy, light-hearted nature of the song, and further crafts the Dutch four-pieces artistic world.
Humble the Great’s nostalgic R&B gem “IRIDESCENT”
Paired with an atmospheric visual, ‘IRIDESCENT’ layers mellifluous guitar licks over pulsating, Neo-soul dripped textures, an elegant offering decorated by left field vocoder flourishes and heartfelt lyricism – as Humble pledges to put his pride aside to prioritise a loved one’s happiness.
OBN Jay – “I’m Him”
OBN Jay’s new song “I’m Him” is the coming of age for OBN Jay, embracing the grind and hustle mentality it takes climbing to the top and now standing as the man he envisioned himself to be. Fans in the past have heard the rugged melodic sounds talking about his past. He is letting everyone know he has been that guy coming out of the trenches. Now he is young and rich living life and hungry for more.
Bedouine Releases “The Solitude” From ‘Waysides’ Out Friday
Azniv Korkejian, the Los Angeles-based artist who records as Bedouine, has released a new video for “The Solitude,” the opening track from her third album Waysides. The song’s impetus came when Azniv picked up on a line from Joni Mitchell’s “My Old Man” and ruminated on how well Mitchell conveyed a mood. Today’s song release comes with an elegantly captivating new video, directed by Azniv and Dre Babinski.
THE WAIT IS OVER: CL’S EXPLOSIVE DEBUT SOLO STUDIO ALBUM, ALPHA, ARRIVES EVERYWHERE TODAY
“ALPHA” signals a historic new beginning for CL as an artist. A tenured denizen of the K-Pop and hip-hop genres, the Baddest Female’s new album is a reintroduction to her evolution, and a reminder of her dominance. With a track-list that exudes power and independence, the “queen of K-pop” offers a masterclass in masterclass effortless Korean/American rap fusion.
CHERYM Aim To Normalise Discourse Surrounding Abusive Relationships On New Single ‘Gone Girl’ Out Now
FAZER German jazz and post-rock infused quintet to release ‘Plex’ Jan 14, 2022 on City Slang // Shares new single “Cuentro” with video
Today German musical polymaths Fazer release the new single ” Cuentro ” accompanied by a video , alongside news of their forthcoming album, Plex , which is being released on January 14, 2022 via City Slang . Built around an infectious drum groove, a deceptively simple trumpet melody loops and develops gradually over the six minutes of ” Cuentro ” within which Fazer explores an organic, natural progression.
ULTRA Q SHARE NEW SINGLE “IT’S PERMANENT”
Fronted by Jakob Armstrong, and features brothers Enzo and Chris Malaspina, as well as Kevin Judd, new single ‘It’s Permanent’ is a gloomy dose of indie backed with infectious bass and Armstrong’s drawn out vocals.
Swallow The Sun Releases New Single And Music Video For “Enemy”
Finnish death doom pioneers SWALLOW THE SUN release their newest single “Enemy”, taken off their upcoming album Moonflowers, which will be released worldwide on November 19thvia Century Media Records. Compared to the dark and mournful “Woven Into Sorrow”, their latest single release, “Enemy”, presents the heavier and more dramatic side of the album without seeming less sad and gloomy.
STRIKER Is Not Dead! They Just Have A “Deathwish” And It’s A New Single!
With rumours running rampant of the band calling it quits after they posted an image that was titled “RIP Striker 2007-2021” on their social media earlier this week. The award-winning shredders are excited to reveal that it was all just an ambiguous post that got fans speculating on the band’s future and was made to prepare them for the new music.
“We are finally ready to share our new single Deathwish. Inspired by 1980s AOR with a modern twist, Deathwish is a heavy metal banger we can’t wait to play live someday soon!” adds vocalist Dan Cleary.
Mrs.Henry Releases Keep On Rising – Act I: The Sex Sells, Love Drugs, Rock N Roll Society
The much anticipated first act explores the beginning of the journey of the rock opera’s hero and main character, Mrs. Henry, in a futuristic tale where the lines of what is taboo and standard are blurred. Each song acts as a chapter in Mrs. Henry’s book. Guitarist Daniel Cervantes paints the picture of the rock opera’s setting as “an ultra-sexualized reality where drugs are available on every corner and rock and roll is a normalized way of life. There is no taboo, all is equal, nothing is sacred and everything we’ve ever known is subject to change with the wind.”
rosi release new single ‘Off the Tracks’
The track has been released to early support from Under The Radar Magazine who have said, “Opening on hypnotic guitar lines and ethereal vocals from Mathews, the song steadily builds into a warm trance, awash in sweet swelling melodies and dreamy vibes. The resulting track calls back melodically to the band’s UK trip hop touchstones, like Massive Attack and Portishead, yet also builds in a driving pulse with contemporary production touches to offer a fresh sheen. The track feels like a slowly dawning 3 AM comedown, a feeling reflected in the longing escapist lyrics.”
Self-Titled Debut Album From Dooms Children Out Today
Dooms Children, the self-titled debut project from revered post-hardcore guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Wade MacNeil (Alexisonfire, Gallows) comes out today on Dine Alone Records. Known by fans as the lead guitarist/co-founder of the pioneering post-hardcore band Alexisonfire and lead singer of the UK hardcore punk outfit Gallows, MacNeil sets a new course with his music and message on Dooms Children with a deeply personal and revealing work.
Zachary Tillman of Pearly Gate Music announces new LP ‘Mainly Gestalt Pornography’ – arriving Dec. 3rd on Barsuk Records!
Zachary Tillman has been seeking something all his life. What he’s looking for, and what he has found, is Mainly Gestalt Pornography.
After releasing his critically acclaimed first solo record under the moniker Pearly Gate Music in 2010 on Barsuk Records, Tillman assembled some Seattle friends to take it out on the road. The de facto band experimented with a new plugged-in sound, a total departure from his typical set of bedroom indie folk numbers.
Rising Cork indie rockers, Rowan, share “Youth and Youthhood” single, out now via Beverly Martel
Rising Cork trio Rowan are sharing their new single “Youth And Youthhood.” The new cut follows on from the band’s recently released EP Everybody Talks, which shot the band on to the scene in their native Ireland and beyond.
‘Youth and Youthhood’ is a wistful ode to “the trials and tribulations of navigating life as a teenager,” explain the band, adding, “The song reminisces on the fickle nature of young relationships and the baptism of fire that is your first house party. The transition into adulthood can be a scary unknown territory, contrasted by the complex golden days of yore.”
Simone Felice unveils ‘All The Bright Coins,’ a new solo album. “Puppet (feat. Four Tet)” out today
Acclaimed singer-songwriter-producer Simone Felice has announced the release of his eagerly awaited new album. All The Bright Coins – which marks Felice’s first release through a newly signed deal with Chrysalis Records – arrives Friday, January 28, 2022; pre-orders are available now.
Felice’s first studio album in many years, All The Bright Coins is preceded by the resonant new single, “Puppet featuring Four Tet” available now on all DSPs.
