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“I’m excited to be releasing new music,” stated Hartt who wrote and produced the new song. “When I wrote, ‘Who I Am,’ I just really wanted to tap into what was important in my life and try to tell my story.”
KAVINSKY MAKES HIS ASTRALWERKS DEBUT WITH NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO, “RENEGADE”
Alexandre Courtès (Daft Punk, U2, Jamiroquai), who directed the video, explains, “I wanted to include Kavinsky in a real movie where he is the hero. With all the love and references he and I share, we pay homage to the film craft we cherish. Kavinsky is back with a bang !…. wait, no actually it’s three bangs.”
TALK RELEASES DEBUT EP “TALK TO ME”
“Ever since I can remember I wanted to be a rockstar. I wanted to be on a stage in front of thousands of people. Years ago I dreamed of one day making music that people loved and I feel that this EP is the first step in a staircase to make my dreams come true. TALK To Me is a sum of the feelings and thoughts that make me who I am. Each square in the artwork and each song represents a different part of my journey and personality. Sonically it ranges from emotional piano ballads to rock anthems that make you wanna kiss a pretty girl and punch a hole through drywall at the same time. That’s who I am. Full of love and passion and heart.” — TALK
Alt Rock Band AEIR Release Official Lyric Video for Single “SMOKE ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM”
Columbus, Ohio, Alt Rock band, AEIR, have signed on to Stephen Perkins’ (Janes Addiction) label Perkins Palace Records. The band released their official lyric video for single “SMOKE ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM” today!
“I spent 18 months looking for the right band. The first time I heard the band I wanted to know their story and let the world hear their story and their music. I am excited to tell the world about the band” says Stephen Perkins.
Boston’s Folk-Americana trio The Old North release official music video for “Southbound” off EP Ghost
Building off the “lonesome stranger” aura of their last single “Drifter,” Boston’s smokey Americana/ traditional folk-bluegrass trio, The Old North, is ready to release their Ghost EP.
The four-song EP picks up where “Drifter” left off, containing catchy tunes about love, heartbreak, and the metaphorical dance of life, using the backbone of historical fiction as a catalyst for inspiration.
The String Cheese Incident share new song “Hi Ho No Show” – plus Thanksgiving run additions
Kyle Hollingsworth spoke about the track saying: “We are super excited to be releasing a new track from the Lab. This one has been in the live rotation for a little bit now, but it’s always fun to dig a bit deeper with a studio release. Influenced by Afro Celt Sound System, this song has tinges of Celtic and Americana roots. I love the flow of this one, it has nice sonic landscapes plus a great groove!!”
Yukon Rockers Speed Control Release “Danger Pay”
The band’s new single, “Danger Pay,” is a hard hitting throwback to 80s thrash metal with a polished edge which harkens back to the sounds of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden.
“Danger Pay” tells the story of brothers heading off to war, but is also an allegory for the relationships that siblings go through. When it comes down to it, you fall back to those you consider to be your family.
MULTI-HYPHENATE SINGER & SONGWRITER MUNI LONG RETURNS WITH HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EP “PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION”
Multi-hyphenate Singer, songwriter and sonic anomaly MUNI LONG returns today with the highly anticipated release of her EP “Public Displays of Affection” – a beautiful and introspective collection of records touching on heartbreak, love, empowerment and self-confidence. Muni is also treating fans to her new music video for the track “Time Machine”.
BC Indie Rockers Leather Apron Revival Release New Single 8 YEARS FREE
‘8 Years Free’ is the 2nd single from Leather Apron Revival’s new album Light & Shadow, which is set for release on January 28th. The band came up with the idea for the muscular riff-driven track in the unlikeliest of places—on top of a mountain.
Yot Club Shares “Hole” Single via Wonderland
On the track, Ryan said: “At the beginning of the pandemic I couldn’t help but notice a lot of songs about the strange, unpredictable times we’re living in. The pandemic is something that everyone on earth is experiencing, so to me it almost seems like a cheat code to relatability in songwriting. ‘Hole’ isn’t really a song about ‘wishing things would go back to normal;’ it’s about how the current times have forced people to disassociate from reality just so they can feel a sense of normalcy (or at least that’s how I do it).”
ELIZA GILKYSON shares a lyric video for her version of “Wanderin'” out today
Renowned folk songwriter/activist Eliza Gilkyson has released a new song this week from her new album, Songs From the River Wind, a collection of songs she recorded as a love letter to the Old West. The album follows her critically acclaimed political masterpiece, 2020, which topped the folk radio charts and won the two-time Grammy nominee the “Best Song of the Year” award from Folk Alliance International. Songs From the River Wind is composed of snapshots of the people and places, lives and loves lost and found over her years of wandering the West as a musical minstrel, searching for her heart’s home.
half•alive RELEASE NEW SINGLE “HOT TEA” ALONG WITH THE MUSIC VIDEO
About “Hot Tea,” Josh Taylor from half•alive says, “”Hot Tea” is a deep longing to be touched by life. A desperate desire to love someone with sacred, caring hands & be loved in return by people & God & her creation. We shot this video on tour, representing that desperate longing with plastic- a material that is nearly invisible, yet air tight. That was the feeling for me at least. Plastic is a thin filament that prevents pure exposure to the raw ingredients of life. An artificial, translucent barrier to the heart that i will claw at until there is nothing left.”
Bliss My Heart and Wildstreet Vocalist Eric Jayk Release New Single “Drive Fast” + Official Music Video
Following the success of “Reason To Dust,” (45k streams on Spotify) Bliss My Heart and Wildstreet vocalist Eric Jayk have released a new single, “Drive Fast” along with the official music video.
Influenced by Bauhaus and Sister Of Mercy, Bliss My Heart sent Eric Jayk an 8 year old demo of “Drive Fast” in July immediately following the release of “Reason To Dust”. She was hoping the two could continue their collaboration in a rock, very loud way. Jayk added the main hook vocal/lyrics, Depeche Mode inspired rhythm guitars and the end solo. Working with producer Daniel Lima ( Brazil ) for the first time and mastered by Michael Fossenkemper, “Drive Fast” was completed in September. The music video was filmed by Philippe Jacob outside Paris in October 2021, shortly after Wildstreet’s tour in Europe. The cover artwork was created by Adam Carini.
Jake James Releases New Single + Video “Count It Slow” Today
The Earnings Season’s first offering, “High Grade,” (198k views) released at the top of November, finds Jake channeling rock influences and describing the pitfalls of chasing stardom. Fresh off the release of Jake’s debut EP, Letter Of Intent, the new melodic single is a change of pace from his signature New York boom-bap leaning sound, highlighting his versatility and range as an artist. Wall Street finance guy by day, rapper by night, Jake James continues to log long hours analyzing currencies and foreign markets to fund and pursue his musical aspirations.
Lil Yee Sends a SF Farewell to the Dearly Departed in New “Dead & Gone” Video
Throughout his career, family has always been a main inspiration for Bay Area rapper Lil Yee; one felt deeply in his music. Therefore, it’s unsurprising to find that his father, Big Yee, was a musician as well, performing personalized dedication songs at funerals in communities throughout the Bay with his sibling band, G-Affair. Carrying on that legacy, Lil Yee enlists his fellow San Francisco Native, Lil Bean, for “Dead & Gone,” the latest video from his upcoming album, Unbreakable, due to arrive December 3rd via G-Affair/EMPIRE. The track is dedicated to Yee’s late uncle, role model, and biggest supporter, ChiAli, who he credits with getting him off the streets and into the studio. Now, looking within to recognize his own strength and fulfill a promise to his late uncle, Yee looks to turn his pain into perseverance.
Venus In Arms releases new single + video for “Forever”
California musician Olivia Barchard has launched her new solo project Venus In Arms and released her debut single for “Forever”. The track is paired with a new music video which is available now on Youtube and premiered this week via website It’s Psychedelic Baby. Barchard’s other notable groups from the Bay Area include Breakdown Valentine and Moon Museum, which both have been covered heavily by the media and earned respectable followings. The 80’s dream pop and shoegaze inspired “Forever” can be heard today on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
LISTEN: Dom Dolla and Mansionair Collide on Atmospheric Single ‘Strangers’
Having built a dedicated global fanbase with his unique blend of house music, today, Dom Dolla teams up with the equally adored and celebrated indie-electronic trio, Mansionair. The two worlds of these renowned Australian artists collide for a cinematic and kaleidoscopic journey titled ‘Strangers’, out now on Sweat It Out. With a driving beat, and Dom’s signature driving basslines, the record is amplified by the angelic vocals of Mansionair frontman Jack Froggatt – the delicate delivery conveying a sense of longing that is both raw and compelling from the outset.
Clinton Kane performs “I GUESS I’M IN LOVE” for Vevo’s 2022 “DSCVR Artists to Watch”
Vevo, the world’s leading music video network released the complete list for its highly-anticipated Vevo DSCVR “Artists to Watch” 2022 campaign. Beginning November 1, Vevo’s DSCVR ATW will showcase engaging, high-quality live performance video content from the class of 2022, with two unique performances from each artist, shot exclusively for Vevo.
Venus In Arms releases new single + video for “Forever”
California musician Olivia Barchard has launched her new solo project Venus In Arms and released her debut single for “Forever”. The track is paired with a new music video which is available now on Youtube and premiered this week via website It’s Psychedelic Baby. Barchard’s other notable groups from the Bay Area include Breakdown Valentine and Moon Museum, which both have been covered heavily by the media and earned respectable followings. The 80’s dream pop and shoegaze inspired “Forever” can be heard today on Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.
