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OUT NOW // D Power Diesle ft Jammer, Lil Narst & Pit – ‘Spitters’
D Power Diesle is single-handedly sparking a resurgence in grime. The pioneer has skilfully masterminded yet another legendary line up featuring top calibre MCs such as Jammer, Lil Narst, and Pit.
GREYBORN: new video “Bits & Pieces” available!
The story of GREYBORN begins in this small interval between light and darkness, somewhere in the cold and mineral city of Limoges. The hopes of a hedonistic generation get shattered as they come up against the programmed decline of our civilization. Greyborn is the messenger of this mass disenchantment, providing its corrosive yet hip-swaying soundtrack, and taking its cue from influences as varied as Red Fang, Queens of the Stone Age and Triggerfinger. Their decadent brand of heavy rock feeds in the world’s darkest corners and follows its own rules, and you won’t help but get struck by its lyricism, taking the form of a poetic political satire.
ASTRID – Release comeback track: “Through The Darkness of Your Life” + Official Video – Today!
A swirling cyclone of cloud-busting psychedelic pop, the Glasgow-formed, Isle of Lewis-based band tap into the far-out adventures of The Byrds or The Pretty Things in their mesmeric comeback cut.
Accompanying mystical musicality with lyrics dabbling with the occult, “Through The Darkness Of Your Life” finds frontman Charlie Clark reflecting on this mortal coil and the supernatural too.
JACK KANE REVEALS GORGEOUS NEW SINGLE ‘ COME TO TERMS’// LISTEN HERE
Making an impactful entrance into 20202 is Hertfordshire born newcomer Jack Kane, a 21 year old singer/songwriter who showcases his spellbinding vocals on heartfelt offering, Come To Terms. A beautifully sparse, lovelorn ode to the dying embers of a fading relationship, the track sees Kane shine over sparse instrumentation, allowing his skyreaching tones to take centre stage. Speaking on the track, he states:
Montreal’s Basia Bulat today shares “Fables (The Garden Version),” the breathtaking, deeply stirring second single arranged and orchestrated by Zou Zou Roubidoux and from her forthcoming album The Garden, out digitally February 25th and physically March 25th, via Secret City Records.
Japanese mannequin duo FEMM announce surprise new album, ‘Tokyo Ex Machina’!
Their most recent album ‘Tokyo Girls Anthem’ was released just last month, in December 2021, packed with a wide variety of rap tracks made in collaboration with globally active hip-hop producers such as Boys Noize and Star Boy. Now, FEMM have made the surprise announcement that their third album, ‘Tokyo Ex Machina’, has been released today, Friday, January 21.
‘Vinyl’ by HeyHolly
HeyHolly is the product of over a decade of friendship. Cruise was sent to the front office to show Bryce around for his first day of school in year 6 and the stars aligned.
“We have always connected and seen eye to eye with pretty much everything, music just so happens to be something we are both so passionate and in tune with.”
KUOLEMANLAAKSO Release New Single “Tulessakävelijä”
The Finnish death-doom spearhead Kuolemanlaakso, starring vocalist Mikko Kotamäki (Swallow the Sun), have released the second single from their upcoming album, ‘Kuusumu’. The new song, titled “Tulessakävelijä”, closes out the album on an epic note and is the first track to feature both Kotamäki and Aleksi Munter (Swallow the Sun, Insomnium) since 2015. Kuolemanlaakso guitarist-songwriter Laakso says:
Manx Dreams shares “Black Spark;” Announces LP
Manx Dreams is the solo project of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Benjamin L. Seymour. Back in September, the darkwave artist shared his first single under the moniker, the ethereal, industrial-tinged “Nights & Corridors.” Today, Seymour is back and thrilled to announce his debut album, Of Past Lives, and share a new single, “Black Spark.” Speaking on the origins of “Black Spark,” Ben recalls: “Lyrically, “Black Spark” is a non-conventional love story about two people meeting, and realizing that their relationship is doomed to fail from the start.” The album will be self-released on April 8, 2022.
AMELIA MOORE UNVEILS NEW SINGLE, “VINEGAR” LISTEN HERE
Fresh off the success of her debut single, “sweet and sour,” singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist Amelia Moore returns with “vinegar” – a kaleidoscopic mixture of atmospheric alt-pop, glitchy electronics and dizzying whistle tones. The 21-year-old Georgia native’s rich imagery evokes a harrowing post-break-up, personal Armageddon as she confronts the stinging realizations encountered on the journey to healing.
Cypress Hill announces new album, shares new track “Bye Bye” feat. Dizzy Wright
“In Cypress Hill tradition, we always try to make a dark song,” Cypress Hill’s B Real says about “Bye Bye.” “It’s what we’ve been known for, especially on our first three albums. This song is a statement. In a roundabout way, we spoke to the politics of today. Being lulled into this dreamworld by the government. Trying to blind us from the separation that they created, to put us to sleep while they do whatever they want.”
Yelawolf & Shooter Jennings Presents: SOMETIMES Y // Debut Single “Make Me A Believer” Out Now!
“When you’re a kid in school, they teach you all these rules about spelling,” Jennings explains, “but then they tell you about ‘sometimes y,’ which calls the entire system into question. Suddenly everything’s out the window and you can do whatever you want. That’s what it felt like making this record.”
Brooklyn’s Dropper shares new single/video “Ok Ok Ok” ahead of debut LP
Dropper is the brainchild of Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist Andrea Scanniello, a lifelong musician and veteran of the NYC indie rock scene. Having played in local favorites like High Waisted, Stuyedeyed, TVOD and Russian Baths, Dropper shows Scanniello stepping into the spotlight as a songwriter and vocalist. She is joined by longtime collaborators Jono Bernstein (also of High Waisted), Yukary Morishima and Larry Scanniello.
Slush Puppy Drops “NIGHTMARE!”
Gearing up for the release of his debut EP later this year, rising singer, songwriter, and producer Slush Puppy — who Ones to Watch ranked as an Artist to Watch this year — returns today with his first release of 2022, “NIGHTMARE!”, available to stream on all digital platforms via Disruptor Records.
Bedroom Pop Artist Danny Dwyer Shares “Asthma” From Debut EP ‘Losers’ Out April 22, 2022
Danny explains, “Asthma is just the closest most tragic relationship. ‘Call me crying from the bathroom, I can’t hear you from you’re asthma,’ ‘y’all are everything to each other and that almost makes it more tragic. you know you’re all each other have, it’s as exciting as it is scary. I just wanted to really dig into that, it’s such a bizarre situation. I think it’s a tragic song.”
Melisha releases Matrix-inspired video with new song today
Fly On My WaLL – is the first release in 2022 where Melisha explores new paths and influences in her music. With a Matrix-inspired music video, in light of the fact that the fourth Matrix film was recently released in cinemas, she realizes her philosophical ideas in a soundscape where she explores and tries to convey strong electronic female and feminist vibes.
