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Heaven Only Knows – The New Pop Rock Single From Grave Jones
Pop Rocker Grave Jones follows the explosive success of his latest single Smithereens with his most ambitious track yet – Heaven Only Knows. A journey through the 80s rock soundtrack that scored the musicians early life, and later pop influences, Heaven Only Knows grabs listeners and pulls them into a journey they will be hard pressed to forget. With a marriage of infectious melodies and raw, heavy production, Grave Jones is bringing real rock back to the pop charts.
ARTIST & PRODUCER TEEDEE RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘LOVE ME’
Sampling the timeless classic Brownstone ‘If You Love Me’, Teedee offers a refreshing club-ready take on the original. Combining deep house tones with 90s tinged production, the track has already organically garnered over 1 millions streams on SoundCloud and YouTube alone and is primed to become one of 2021/22’s biggest dance anthems.
Aidan Martin Returns With Heart Wrenching Ballad ‘Easy’
Fool me once? Shame on you. Fool me twice… well that’s where things can get complicated. Particularly when it comes to making the same mistake in the face of love. Returning with his second single following his major label debut with Warner Music Germany, Aidan Martin delivers a gripping, self-reflective ballad, tackling the subject of falling in love with the wrong person in “Easy”.
Shane Codd drops euphoric new single ‘It Ain’t Right’
Delving further into the sugar-sweet vocals and euphoric piano chords that have characterised his output to date, ‘It Ain’t Right’ is an exercise in feelgood dancefloor energy from a master of the sound. Always serving as a highlight of his live sets, ‘It Ain’t Right’ has become a clear favourite amongst fans; its release is an end of the year gift to them ahead of his final shows of 2021. It precedes Sheffield (26th Nov), Dublin (8th Dec) and Belfast (9th Dec), also supporting Jax Jones on his recent UK tour, as he continues his surge through the ranks.
YOU drop debut single ‘Find U (Ready Or Not)’
From the producers that brought you that record which blew up in Germany that goes “Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah”, or that other one that went “la la la la la la lullabyyyyyyyyyyyyyy”, The group now bring you one that goes “Dum de dum dum dum dum”. The duo are proving time and time again they’re good at it, and with names like Tiesto, Sigala, Armin Van Buren and Galantis liking their words enough to use them in some of their biggest hit songs.
New Release: GVosti – ‘I Got You’ | November 5th
GVosti (Gee-V-oh-stee) is an NYC based producer, engineer, songwriter and musician. She works in all steps of the creative process – engineering, producing, songwriting, performing and mixing. She loves to see a song through from start to finish and appreciates every technical and creative detail along the way. Her DIY attitude makes for authentic and personal sounds, which can be felt on her emotive new single ‘I Got You’.
SLAYYYTER TEAMS UP WITH BIG FREEDIA FOR DANCE ANTHEM “STUPID BOY”
“Stupid Boy” marks Slayyyter’s arrival onto the dance scene with an adrenaline-fueled, club-ready banger. Complete with distorted, camcorder-esque visuals, Slayyyter and Big Freedia dominate the ring in the new video, which radiates the over-the-top, camp energy of wrestling.
John Alone announces new EP with buttery new single ‘Show Up’
Nigerian-born and London-based artist John Alone is making a speedy return after the drop of his last single ‘Ego’. This time around, John releases buttery new track ‘Show Up’ alongside the announcement of his forthcoming EP ‘Scared Money Pt. 1’.
TOBY JOHNSON’S NEW EP ‘CHAOS’ IS OUT NOW – WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE TITLE TRACK AND NEW SINGLE
Toby Johnson’s latest singles ‘Plot Twist’ and ‘California’ have found the singer-songwriter evolve his sound, balancing an uplifting pop edge with melancholy lyricism. The continuing support of BBC Introducing and a New Noise profile from Wonderland have kept him in the spotlight, while a range of new streaming playlists have introduced a new wave of followers as he builds upon an early career total of 15 million streams.
Rising Star Iris Gold Releases Official Music Video For Second Single, “Lover of My Own” Out Now on Bay Street Records
The chill yet sexy, flirty, and free track was produced and co-written by Stewart and recorded at Bay Street Studios in the Caribbean. Describing the single, Gold says, “I’m a natural-born flirt, but I give it all to my audience now, tiger style. I razzle and dazzle then say bye-bye cause I got someone waiting back home, yeah, I got a Lover of My Own.” Gold continues, “This song is all about self-love. Giving energy to your surroundings is cool, but you gotta listen to your own needs in order to keep giving. Be your own lover sometimes…and love who you wanna love.”
India Ramey – “Cocktail For Christmas”
“Cocktail For Christmas” embraces and celebrates the chaos of the holidays with a vintage country sound.
If you’re a fan of India Ramey’s last album, Shallow Graves, which put T***p’s feet to the fire and turned a strong eye on the dumbing down of today’s society then you’ll surely be a fan of India’s new single, “Cocktail For Christmas,” which poses the question “why not just drink your way through the holidays?”
MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY STAR RUSSELL DICKERSON AND POP BREAKOUT JAKE SCOTT TEAM UP FOR SULTRY NEW SINGLE, “SHE LIKES IT”
Today, Triple Tigers Records’ multi-platinum recording artist Russell Dickerson and singer-songwriter Jake Scott released their brand new collaboration titled, “She Likes It”. Released everywhere alongside an accompanying lyric video, the boppy new track showcases the combined talents of the two powerhouse vocalists. Dickerson, who’s #1 single “Yours” went triple platinum this past summer, and Scott, who just released his first official project, “Goldenboy”, in June, penned and recorded the track together while in Nashville, TN.
SEVENTH CRYSTAL ANNOUNCE LIVE EP “LIVE AT NSL”
Swedish melodic rockers Seventh Crystal have released a special live EP, “Live At NSL” on all digital music platforms and released a video of the full performance on YouTube.
WATCH: Indie-Pop Duo JUNG Unveils ‘Somebody Like You’ Video [FFO: Maroon 5, The Maine and The Killers]
Indie-pop duo JUNG shared the video for their latest single, ‘Somebody Like You’, shot in Spain. The single is taken from their latest EP, She which was released on 29th October via Universal Music Sweden. ‘Somebody Like You’ has previously received support from CLASH Magazine and already earned hundreds of thousands of plays in the weeks following its release. The duo have also received support from Wonderland Magazine and Variance. Since their debut in 2018, JUNG has surpassed 100 million global streams, as they’ve gone on to release the double-platinum (SE) single, ‘Let Him Go (ft. Clara Mae)’ as well as the two platinum-certified (SE) singles ‘Wasteland’ and ‘Falling Free’.
Out Now: Divided Heaven “Burn Me”
Indie-rock troubadour Jeff Berman has been releasing music as Divided Heaven for over twelve years and is prepping the release of a new album. Oblivion is the fourth album from the project and his first with Pittsburgh indie A-F Records (Spanish Love Songs, Anti-Flag). Over the last year, Divided Heaven has kept busy by releasing various singles bridging the gap between multiple genres and Oblivion truly encapsulates the versatility in songwriting that Jeff Berman is capable of.
FRENCH MONTANA + FIVIO FOREIGN TEAM FOR “PANICKING,” THEY GOT AMNESIA ALBUM DUE 11/12
Punchy and percussive production underlines “Panicking” as French jumps into a hard-hitting cadence. Passing the momentum seamlessly, Fivio turns up with a knockout appearance of his own before the chantable hook, “I got ’em panicking.” The accompanying visual is once again directed by French Montana in collaboration with Edgar Esteves. In the clip, the dynamic duo parachute out of a cargo plane filled with palettes of cash only to crash through the roof of a luxurious spa occupied by dozens of models. French asks the most important question possible, “Y’all got some robes in here?”
THEHXLIDAY WANTS A DOSE OF YOUR LOVE
As “Doses” unfolds, TheHxliday once again proves he’s completely unafraid of putting his feelings on the line, slipping into a darker mood at the track’s confessional bridge (sample lyric: “Swear it’s the hurt that I love”).
AHI Embraces His Identity on Genre-Blurring New Album Prospect, Out Today
Today, Toronto AHI (pronounced EYE) has released his new studio album Prospect, an “uplifting, original, soulful” (NPR Music) collection of ten inspired songs that blur the lines between roots, folk, pop, and soul. Recorded in Nashville with GRAMMY Award-winning producer Paul Mabury, Prospect serves as a journey of self-discovery and liberation for AHI as he fearlessly grapples with pain, healing, faith, resilience, and identity.
Eugy & DANCEGOD LLYOD join forces on new single ‘BomBomBom’
Ghanaian-British artist Eugy has linked up with dancer and choreographer DANCEGOD LLYOD on new single ‘BomBomBom’, out today.
The track drops ahead of his debut headline show at Colours Hoxton this Sunday 7th November, with lots of special guests!
VIDEO: [ai] “The Subway Song”
Fans of the rock n roll classics or late 80’s/early 90’s rock will enjoy the Replacements and Pixies-esque guitars that begin this tasty pop kernel. With easy to remember and relatable lyrics, a fine vocal timbre and upbeat vibe, “The Subway Song” is sure to make this exciting artist conglomerate an underground secret no more.
Miami Newcomer Lil Tati Announces 11/19 Project and Drops “Up Late” ft. Mavado
Florida-born newcomer, Lil Tati blends flirty R&B with bass heavy beats while bearing his heart through his lyrics. Looking to make waves with his first big step into the limelight, Lil Tati announces NiNET33N, his 10-track debut album. The number 19 has a profound significance in Tati’s life, leading him to make it the title of his new project, a work that has been years in the making. Giving it even more meaning, 19 is also Tati’s age, and the age that his father was when Tati was born. Soon to be available for pre-save/pre-order, NiNET33N arrives on November 19 via CFMG Billionaires, the English-speaking arm of Carbon Fiber Music.
Japan’s pioneering MONDO GROSSO release ‘MONDO GROSSO OFFICAL BEST’
Since forming as a band in 1991 and later becoming a solo project for Shinichi Osawa, MONDO GROSSO has been a fixture of the music scene in not only Japan but around the world, effortlessly fusing genres such as acid jazz, R&B, Latin, 2-step, house and pop. A new hits collection, ‘MONDO GROSSO OFFICAL BEST’, was released on November 3, compiled by Osawa himself to showcase the trajectory of MONDO GROSSO’s unique sound.
Karen Myatt explores the feminine spirit with Femoir
Karen Myatt has her grandmother to thank for her love of music.
“I grew up in a musical home, and I have been singing for as long as I can remember,” shares the singer. “My grandmother, Madeline Joudrey – who is now 102 years old – played the piano daily and still plays entirely by ear. I was raised on the music of Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, and Rosemary Clooney to name but a few.”
While she remains inspired by her family matriarch, Myatt found other influences after leaving her hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Snøw Dissects Emotional Toxicity In New Lo-Fi Single “Blaming Me For Us” – Out Today
Salem-based artist Snøw returns with a new transfixing lo-fi single titled “Blaming Me For Us” today via Amuse. Produced by his frequent collaborator Skinny Atlas, the new track arrives with a smooth trance laced with silky guitar chords and trap elements that launches us into the lo-fi macrocasm. Sonically, “Blaming Me For Us” is built on simple yet lustrous textures accented by Snøw’s baritone vocals that bounce with slick intensity. The lyrics pierce skin deep as he exposes the fear and emotional scars that lie beneath a toxic relationship.
Lionder releases 2nd hip hop album “EGO”
Lionder, a young indie artist from Greece, released his 2nd independent electronic hip hop album in a special collaboration with Antibas, a young independent music producer from Greece as well, titled “EGO”. The album contains 8 tracks, 2 out of which are synthwave. The genre of the album is a mix of pop, rap, and electronic music.
German Chart-Toppers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE Release Charity Awareness Single “Good Life” with New Official Music Video!
For some time now, KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have fought against childhood cancer through the power of their music. Today, the band furthers this imperative campaign with the release of the album track and new charity awareness single “Good Life”, featuring high-caliber guests Charlotte Wessels, Alea der Bescheidene (Saltatio Mortis) and Guernica Mancini(Thundermother). With this meaningful power ballad, the German powerhouse showcases their softer side by delivering a song that could easily be heard on any mainstream rock radio station!
