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VALERAS Share Video For “Let Me Go” || Debut EP ‘Tell Me Now’ Out Today On The Liquid Label
morgen Announces Debut EP, Shares “Sweet 16”
Featuring morgen’s quirky adlibs, bouncy bedroom pop production and lush layers of guitar and synth, “Sweet 16” magnifies the heartbreaking disappointment of a landmark birthday, made worse by pandemic isolation. Written by morgen, Matthew Kahane and Emery Taylor the day before her 16th birthday, which was at the beginning of quarantine, morgen was feeling as though she was missing out on “the teenage experience” and was longing for a sense of normalcy.
ZULA & glue70 Share New Single ‘Let’s Go Out’
Berlin-based independent label Havêa Records presents the new collaborative EP from UK-based ZULA (also known as Freak Slug) and glue70. Forged in the small hours following big nights, the quiet time of cocooned downtime and amongst the lived hours soaking up inspiration from their home city of Manchester, it is a project born of experimental experiences. ZULA’s sugar-sweet vocals whisper 5am epiphanies over glue70’s molten beats.
KESHI RELEASES “SOMEBODY,” THE FIRST SINGLE FROM HIS UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM
keshi —the Houston alternative newcomer who already has one billion plus streams under his belt and is the rising star to watch— releases “SOMEBODY,” the first single and music video from his upcoming, debut studio album. Out today via Island Records, “SOMEBODY” is an accumulation of what makes keshi a special, generational artist. The perfect equilibrium between lo-fi and pop, with a touch of 832, the track is powered by layers of keshi harmonies, but is also a new venture into edgier territories. “With ‘SOMEBODY’ and the upcoming album as a whole, I felt like it was time to shift the tone to something more well rounded,” keshi said. “It all exudes a newfound confidence that I think fans will be refreshed to hear and see in all the new videos.”
Warm, Euphoric Indie Pop Album // Johnny Ashby
Johnny Ashby is a British singer/songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. Ashby found a love for music through his Dad’s mixtapes. As a teen, he played guitar in various bands and after leaving college, stepped into the session world. Deciding to move to California with nothing but a suitcase full of clothes, a guitar he built himself and dreams of playing the legendary Troubadour, the songwriter dove in headfirst and has not looked back since.
“Christmas Town” was co-written by Grammy-award winning songwriter Jeff Silbar, who may be best known for writing Bette Midler’s classic “Wind Beneath My Wings,” along with Maggie McClure and Shane Henry. It was recorded at Cardinal Song in OKC and Windjammer Studios in Norman, OK. The cover art was designed by famed Disney animator James Lopez.
JAYDAYOUNGAN RAISES A “RED FLAG” IN LATEST SINGLE
Bogalusa, Louisiana gave rise to JayDaYoungan. In just four years, the rapper and singer has gone from anonymity in his hometown to Triple Platinum success, 2.8 billion-plus global streams, acclaim by The FADER and more.
Wordsmith – Fury [Video]
“Fury” produced by Turreekk is part 3 of an in-album trilogy. The fuse has been lit and Wordsmith has gone full super saiyan on his haters. Thumping production and honest lyrics set the tone for the follow-up to Fuse. Never judge a book by its cover and never test the heart of a real man, you never know what they might unleash. “Bittersweet” [available now] studio album featuring Steevy Jay, DJ Remedy, Kory Caudill and others.
UNVEIL THE STRENGTH released their brand new single “KILL (All The Memories)” to all major platforms today along with a video based on the bands love of video games.
Unveil The Strength will also be releasing “KILL” coffee which will be their second batch following the release of “Vengeance” morning blend.
Jennie Harluk Muses On Heartbreak In New Pulsating Single “The Fool” – OUT TODAY
Hailing from Calgary, rising singer/songwriter Jennie Harluk reveals her new single “The Fool” today where she muses on the pains and lessons that follow a breakup. Contrary to the heavy-hearted theme, the track sounds cheerily buoyant inviting its listeners into a dance of contradictions.
Singer/songwriter Jesse Lynn Madera releases her new song, “¡Hola Papi!,” featuring her husband, actor Hemky Madera (Queen of the South, Weeds), delivering a monologue in Spanish on the bridge. The track, written by Jesse, Hemky, and Andrew Bush, offers a playful, tongue-in-cheek tale about fanatical love. “¡Hola Papi!” was produced by Andrew Bush (Bob Dylan, Mike Seeger) and mixed by Grammy award-winning engineer Ryan Hewitt (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Sheryl Crow, The Avett Brothers). The song opens with multi-instrumentalist Arlan Schierbaum on accordion and features Phil Bloch on drums and Mitch Manker on the horn. “¡Hola Papi!” is available today on streaming platforms.
Sarah Darling Releases New Music “Waves” and Announces New Collection Coming Soon
“Waves” contemplates those moments of reflection in our lives of what might have been. We go down certain roads but can’t help feeling moments of nostalgia for what if. Darling describes love that way. She says, “We can be happy and feel we’ve moved on, but still think of the people and situations that impacted our life. It encompasses that “it comes in waves” feeling we get as humans. We have to ride them out.”
Graciela Releases New Single – “Best Days” – AVAILABLE NOW
Deriving inspiration from her siblings who suffer with disabilities, the single delves into the teenage artist’s compassion and care for loved ones cherished. The soundscape of the track echoes with angelic vocals to paint imagery of blue skies that open to new possibilities and a hand holding, walk-along journey toward a better tomorrow.
Phoenix rockers Ultraviolet Communication share single “Palinopsia”
Today, Phoenix, AZ rockers Ultraviolet Communication, release an ambitious new single, “Palinopsia” via an early premiere on Psychedelic Baby Magazine. As a follow up to the pop-rock lead single “Moon Man,” and ahead of upcoming sophomore album “Paper Tiger,” the trio showcases their proficiency for well balanced and thought out instrumentals, infectious pop melodies and just the right amount of 60’s acid-inspired rock elements.
‘Palinopsia’ by Ultraviolet Communication | “Psychedelic nostalgia in their latest single”
Rapper Kaz Oliver Unveils Uplifting New Single “So G u c c i”
Rising US rapper Kaz Oliver has returned with his new single, “So G u c c i”, alongside producer Tha Audio Unit. The two musicians, who both hail from Columbus, Ohio, are in the middle of an impressive run together that includes last year’s joint album, Aerial Vision, and their previous single, “Photo Finish”, which has already rocketed to 150,000+ Spotify streams since its release in August. Writing and producing their own music and releasing independently, the pair look set to continue their exciting rise in the hip-hop scene with “So G u c c i”, which arrives with accompanying visuals directed by Art Life Six and is taken from their new album, B.O.T.R. (Business On Tha Regular).
CIRCA SURVIVE RELEASE ‘A DREAM ABOUT LOVE’ EP TODAY
Produced by Will Yip (Turnstile, Quicksand, Turnover), the single and EP are a sonic departure for the group as they continue to push their own boundaries. Earlier this month, the band shared the EP’s emotive first single, “Imposter Syndrome.” BrooklynVegan wrote, “[‘Imposter Syndrome’] starts out in more atmospheric, ethereal territory than we usually hear from this band, before turning into a crashing rock song that sounds like trademark Circa Survive,” calling it “a great mix of the old and the new.”
New Single “Been Around” by Royal Castles
Harkening to a tasty 90s sludge-rock sound, latest single “Been Around” explores the intersection of nostalgia and disappointment while it drives and delivers. Life can be altogether exciting and completely suck at the exact same moment. It’s important to keep that perspective and enjoy what is good, while refusing to ignore what is wrong.
REI AMI Slays in Self-Titled “REI AMI” Video
Directed by longtime collaborator and Creative Director Samantha Long in her directorial debut, the video showcases a fierce and ferocious REI in her typical bad bitch “take no prisoners” persona. The video co-stars AMI’s real life boyfriend and singer-songwriter Christian Blue as her victim.
RISING R&B SINGER & SONGWRITER THUY RELEASES VISUALS TO HER NEWEST SINGLE “IN MY HEAD”
Thuy’s soothing vocals and authentic lyricism and honesty stand out on “in my head” as she sings over a melodic and moody, guitar-driven beat. If you’re feeling crazy, “in my head” is the song to help you feel sane.
JAMES ARTHUR SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “SOS”
James Arthur shares his new song “SOS” today with a powerful and dramatic video that he co-directed with KC LOCKE.
James says: “SOS is out now! This is one of my favourite tracks from the album, giving you a taste of what’s to come on It’ll All Make Sense In The End. Two weeks to go x”
Rony Seikaly Drops New Track “Envidia feat. Sasha”
Envidia is a warm uplifting cut that oozes positivity and optimism. Soothing pads envelop the groovy low end as an enchanting riff plays out repeatedly, Sasha’s Latin vocals drifting effortlessly over the top. Envidia sets the tone for the LP: late-night slow-bubbling house vibes, taking the listener out of their surroundings, away from the humdrum of everyday life, and transports them to a realm of pleasure and abandonment.
FELLY SIGNS WITH 300 ENTERTAINMENT AND DROPS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM YOUNG FEL 2
Young Fel 2 consists of fourteen masterfully-crafted songs that showcase a culmination of Felly’s signature creative rap flow, supreme lyricism, diverse and unforgettable production, and beaming energy, while also clearly displaying evolved songwriting and growth as an artist. The project and its production have influences from a variety of genres and evoke a spectrum of feelings, beginning with the laidback and vibey focus track, “Fresh Water.” Other standout songs of the project include the upbeat and infectious hip-hop track “Fire Out Back,” the slower-paced and folk-influenced “Open Door,” and the deeply personal final song “Black Van.”
OUT TODAY: The Detours set to share new video single for “Tell Me”
Preparing to take their sound in an exciting new direction for the return of live music, “Tell Me” is their most ambitious project yet. A reminder to push forward and keep your head up, the latest single is about battling with doubt and working towards self-discovery.
Every Time I Die Unleash ‘Radical’ + Share Video for “Thing With Feathers”
Radical, the highly anticipated ninth studio album from hardcore heroes Every Time I Die is out now via Epitaph Records.
OUT TODAY! Matthew Pinder’s Final Teaser “Stars” Before Dreamy Bahamian Folk E.P.
As the final single leading up to his highly anticipated E.P. release, “Stars” is a triumphant follow up to previous teasers “Cascade” and “Used To Say.” This single tells the story of embracing yourself for who you are; invigorating, joyful instrumentation leads this track through an emotional swell, to a triumphant ending. For Matthew, the origins of this song are rooted in the discomfort of feeling stuck at a certain point in his life. Caressed by the colorful harmony of layered acoustic guitar coupled with a subtle, yet energizing beat, “Stars” enthralls listeners through the ebbs and flows of an tenderly introspective journey of self-growth.
L.A. GUNS PREMIERE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘GET ALONG’
Written and recorded during late 2020 and early 2021, “Checkered Past” sees Tracii Guns, Phil Lewis, and company continuing with the darker lyrical tone of the preceding studio albums, “The Devil You Know” and “The Missing Peace”, while incorporating their classic rock influences into the mix. Heavier songs are mixed with bluesier, boogie inducing tracks and dark, introspective ballads, often harkening back to the first three albums the band made, but also pushing the band forward. When fans absorb the album as a whole, they’ll see that the tracklisting is divided up into ‘sets’ or ‘suites’, where a sonic style is explored across multiple songs before moving on to the next, making for a remarkable listening experience.
