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JACK WAKEMAN & THE DREAMSTRIDERS – Release Astral Dream Pop Of New Single: “Cosmic Fear”
“I’ve done it again, I’ve made too much rice again” confesses Jack Wakeman, an opening gambit that likely stands as one of 2021’s more esoteric lyrical quips.
Leading the way into a song that weaves mercurially between wry observations troubled with the banality of a life trapped indoors and the surrealist visions of daydream escape, “Cosmic Fear” is a track quite unlike anything you’ll hear this year.
GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE “LOVERS’ TRAIN”
Girish says, “We are a hard rock/melodic rock/heavy metal band. We like making the kind of music that we grew up listening to, which revolves around the ’80s. However, we do like including a song or two that may have a very different vibe. Could be in the form of a progressive song or maybe a riff that has a bit of “India” in it. All in all, we think of it as a roller coaster ride with the meanest in-your-face songs to beautiful ballads. We feel no matter how dedicated we are to the art, we still should not stop ourselves from exploring more, but without losing the essence of what we truly love.”
APRE share captivating new cut ‘Waste My Time’ | out November 1st
Experimental duo APRE share captivating new offering ‘Waste My Time’, out November 1st, marking the third reveal from their nine-track mixtape ‘A001’, set for release February 1st 2022.
Discussing their upcoming effort, the two-piece explained: “‘Waste My Time’ is about big egos and how they take over and control you and you don’t realise it until it’s too late, leaving you taken advantage of, making it even harder to remove yourself from the relationship because you are trapped by their ego, almost forcing their morals and beliefs to become your own.”
INTRODUCING… MARIA WILMAN
Maria Wilman is a musical force to be reckoned with.
Her journey to becoming the artist she is today is not a typical one and saw her begin studying the world of ballet, drama and performance, eventually moving into one of clinical psychology and a life supporting people through the NHS.
Artist: Davishmar – Track: Space N Time
Space and Time produced and written by Davishmar and Jay Jetson, features a spaces piano ballad, a astrological saxophone solo, and is tied together with Jay Jetson’s bars, and is a message to one to take time and bring yourself together even in times of complete chaos, because if one doesn’t take a moment away (space and tyme) to bring themselves together, one will surely lose themselves and sanity. {Illustrated heavily at the end of the song, singing “I need Space and Time, away from bills etc.”)
The Shape – Release Official Music Video For “Sifting Through Ash”
“Sifting Through Ash” was released on The Age of Doom and Fear on October 29th. The Age of Doom and Fear is The Shape’s fifth studio album. The project and its accompanying singles – “Doctor Plague”, “The Parasomniac”, “Invisible Wolves”, “Cities of Ghosts”, and “Party for the End of the World”, are an emphatic musical analysis and statement of life as it is currently and the paths of horror and hope that may follow our choices. The Shape looks forward to mesmerizing live audiences again in 2021 with a brand new selection of sound and vision.
Faun Flora Releases Single “See You At The Funeral”
Written in July 2020 and recorded in June 2021, “See You At The Funeral” details the relationship between the listener and a loved one who they value dearly. The lyrics focus on death as a theme but with the bridge reinstating any love and relationship you experience exists beyond any life and dimension. The song shows more of an intimate side of my production, differing from the pop-based sound from the first EP “In a Daze, by My Lonesome”.
TIM MCGRAW “CHRISTMAS ALL OVER THE WORLD”
Now available for the first time on streaming, McGraw has gifted fans with a 2021 version of his song “Christmas All Over The World” fit with a feel-good message guaranteed to put listeners all over the world in the holiday spirit.
The song is paired with McGraw’s 2020 holiday hit, “It Wasn’t His Child,” which he performed during ABC’s CMA Country Christmas Special last year.
IAN ABEL BAND Releases Official Lyric Video for New Single, “Cerberus”!
“This song holds a special place in my heart,” says Ian. “While tracking guitars at Splendor 2 in Los Angeles, one of the legendary producers there lent us a vintage Gibson SG to use for the leads and rhythm. I could tell when I played it that there was magic in the feel of it and the sound it was producing.
Check Out A CRIME CALLED Official Music Video for “On These Days”
DARK MARK vs SKELETON JOE (feat Mark Lanegan and Joe Cardamone) Premiere “Living Dead” Video With Rolling Stone
After the release of their self-titled debut album earlier this October, DARK MARK vs. SKELETON JOE featuring Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees and Joe Cardamone of The Icarus Line have now premiered their brand new video for “Living Dead” via Rolling Stone. The gritty visual showcases black and white closeup shots of Lanegan, Cardamone, and Duff McKagan (who plays bass in the track) singing along to the track, intercut with a mysterious masked figure and distortion effects that transition from person to person. The eerie video is a perfect fit for the disquieting and pulsating opening track from their recently released self-titled album.
Dark Mark vs. Skeleton Joe Drop Halloween Treat With ‘Living Dead’ Video
Check Out VOLTAGEHAWK Official Music Video for “Recrimination”
East Nashville, TN based Hard Rock band VOLTAGEHAWK has paired the eclectic imagery of modern skate culture with the newest chapter in their sci-fi epic to create a high energy music video for their newest single, “Recrimination.” Directed by Jarrad James and premiered on Ghost Cult Magazine, “Recrimination” features Scotty Fitzz and is off of the band’s upcoming LP, Electric Thunder, recorded with Geoff Piller and mastering by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering (BLACK KEYS, GHOST, ARCTIC MONKEYS, Dr John). Electric Thunder is scheduled to release January 21, 2022 with TLG / INgrooves.
THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS showcase their renowned witty wordplay on bouncy new single
They Might Be Giants’ new music and art book project BOOK will be released November 12, 2021. The band just made an appearance on PBS NewsHour Weekend where they discussed the epic new project as well as their nearly 40-year career. BOOK singles have received acclaim spanning Rolling Stone, Stereogum, NPR “New Music Friday”, Consequence, BrooklynVegan, PASTE and much more. Now, the band have shared new single “Part of You Wants to Believe Me”, a bouncy pop track that showcases the band’s renowned witty wordplay.
Spiritual Pop Artist Daisy Draper Drops New Single “Let Go”
“Let Go,” is about shadow and inner child work. Shadow work is the act of alchemizing wounds and integrating denied aspects of self to become whole. This type of deep, inner work allows us to show up as our most authentic selves to align with The Divine Path.”
Max B Drops “I Wonder” Off ‘Negro Spirituals’ LP
Negro Spirituals features productions from frequent collaborators Paul Couture, Masar, DJ Elyes, VIP Beats, Robbie Anthem, Angelo Bombay, and guest spots from French Montana, Raheem DeVaughn, and Giggs.
On the inspiration behind his new album, Max B shares, “When I made this album it was at a time when I had no plans of doing music. So I had to really dig deep for the content. My inspiration came from my incarceration. When the slaves would work on the plantation’s they would come up with these harmonies, these melodies and gospel and they would sing through their oppression.”
Beacon, NY’s Annalyse & Ryan Share Video John Prine Tribute “Singing with Angels”
Cypress Hill Drop Brand New Single “Open Ya Mind”
Hip-Hop pioneers Cypress Hill have already had a busy 2021, but they couldn’t let the year end without giving their fans a bit more. The multi-platinum group released a brand, new single – “Open Ya Mind” – which is the second song off their upcoming 10th studio album to be released in early 2022 via MNRK! The Black Milk produced track is available on all streaming platforms TODAY and details the corporate ramifications and government ambiguity of legalizing cannabis in the States.
Opera Diabolicus Premieres Music Video for New Song, “Bring Out Your Dead”
OPERA DIABOLICUS comments, “Dark times demand dark songs (and dark music videos). By these words, we hereby proudly present our new visual offering to the world ‘Bring out Your Dead.’ Even though the song was written way before the pandemic swept over us it felt very prophetic when it was recorded back in spring 2020 considering the lyric theme of the song. On the lighter side, if you like heavy riffing, stellar vocals, fierce violins and Hammond organ solos, this is the song for you. ”