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After Gold & Platinum plaques, Ace Hood has a new goal in sight, “Glory” 1/28
He has award noms, he has top-10 hit albums, he has gold plaques, and he has a Platinum record that was the zeitgeist of 2013; Today, January 28th, Ace Hood is dropped his new single “Glory” from his upcoming MIND EP, which will be released Feb. 25th via Hood Nation/EMPIRE. Backed by a beat full of rapid snares and dancing keys it’s easy to see what the title implies, Ace Hood is gunning for glory, and as the track’s lyrics tell, Ace’s story is far from over. Having over 10 years of experience, lyrics like “I’ve been broken before, I’ve been down bad” hit a rare emotional chord, but nonetheless he’s learned that there’s still glory left for him to snatch up and it’s only a matter of time before he does.
Although, “Militant” clocks in at just under 2 mins, it showcases KILJ’s powerful vocals as he boldly swerves on love so as to not lose track of his life’s aspirations, because he’d rather accomplish his goals than engage in puppy love. Drawing inspiration from the late Juice WRLD, KILJ brings to life the youthful modern day entrepreneurial anthem all while effortlessly coasting on the beat and letting fans know that he’s relatable and that “they can do it too.”
Quarters of Change Release “Kiwi ” ft. Juice
With Kiwi (Ft. Juice), Quarters of Change breathe new life into the fan-favorite track that has amassed nearly 2m Spotify streams to date. The song’s stunning rework featuring Juice brings the band’s nostalgic rock sound to the next level. This anniversary pack EP comes ahead of Quarters of Change forthcoming project, coming this Spring.
Tanya Tagaq Releases Video for “Colonizer”
AWAY RELEASES NEW ‘self:antiself’ EP
LA-based beatmaker AWAY has just released his new self:antiself EP via Boom.Records, a four-track spin that includes his previously released collaborative singles “Ritual” with Echos and “Help Me” with Koda, as well as two new singles “Ghostbox” with frequent collaborator Crywolf and “Blue” with Charity Vance. Since emerging in 2016, AWAY has steadily built a fervent fanbase and captured the attention of tastemakers worldwide which has resulted in over 50M streams to date and press coverage from Billboard, Dancing Astronaut, and EDM.com. In addition to his own releases, he’s also released official remixes for RL Grime, ILLENIUM, Kiiara, and THEY.
ASHRR INTOXICATES WITH EUPHORIC INDIE DANCE ANTHEM “SUNSHINE LOW”
California indie dream weavers ASHRR are starting the new year with spellbinding reverie via a new single “Sunshine Low,” which made it’s debut this week on LA’s influential radio station KCRW 89.9FM. With its insatiable Summer vibes, doused in the gauzy washed out chill of what it might be like for a hyper-real fantasy to become reality, “Sunshine Low” evokes the mellow feeling of holding on to an almost-perfect moment with a significant other and never wanting to let go; “I wanna stay on the other side of grey / and swim under the stars in the sunlight.” Casting its rays through a cloudy filter it marks a celestial turning point for the band whilst paving the way for plenty more to come.
Vancouver punk trio Bratboy releases new video for “Dream Rope”
Bratboy’s Bella Bebe and Megan Magdalena started their band (formerly known as “BB”) in 2017 in Vancouver, BC. Since then, they have been busy hitting the road touring around North America and making strong connections up and down the West Coast- opening for the likes of Amyl and The Sniffers, Sheer Mag, La Luz, Meatbodies, Blackwater Holylight, The Shivas, and local Dead Soft, Woolworm and Dumb.
Peach Martine Delivers New Single “I Would Have Given You The Moon”
The track is a love letter to anyone who has ever been told they’re too much to handle. With heartbreakingly confessional lyrics like “she’s a candle flame and I’m a wildfire / she’s always just enough, I’ll always be too much,” the piano-driven ballad shot to viral success on TikTok last year, resonating with hundred and thousands of other young women who have found themselves in similar situations. “I had thousands of people telling me they’ve been through the same thing and it really struck how being called ‘too much, isn’t a bad thing in love,” says Peach.
Endearments Shares “Delicate” via v13, Watch Coldplay Inspired Music Video via Psychedelic Baby Magazine, New Music Out this March
Brooklyn synth-pop project Endearments shares a Coldplay inspired music video for “Delicate,” the fourth track off of the debut EP Father Of Wands. After the EP’s release last year, “Delicate,” a building, swirling catharsis of a song, quickly gained traction online, and now Kevin Marksson shares a stunning companion for the track. Inspired by Coldplay’s “Yellow” music video, the video for “Delicate” sees Marksson paying tribute to Coldplay’s, replicating it in the streets of Bushwick.
Endearments Take You for a Stroll with Their “Delicate” New Music Video [Premiere]
Sinéad Harnett Shares ‘Ready Is Always Too Late’ Deluxe Edition
Los Angeles-based UK R&B singer-songwriter Sinéad Harnett has released an expanded Deluxe Edition of her highly praised sophomore album, Ready Is Always Too Late, out now via The Orchard.
Breaking Scottish Artist Aaron Smith Reveals Brand-New Single & Video ‘Giving Up’, Out Now Via Platoon
The accompanying music video was filmed at the foot of the famous Shakespeare Cliff in Samphire Hoe, Kent. Director Henry Dean (Ashnikko, Joy Crookes, Mystery Jets) juxtaposes bittersweet moments of intimacy and loneliness to dramatize the effect as a young couple’s relationship slowly unravels.
Grey Code and Metalheadz Finally Reveal ‘Renewal’
Spencer Warren (known through his drum & bass alias Grey Code) is about to follow up his seminal EPs ‘Reprieve’ and ‘Helios’ on Metalheadz, as well as a critically acclaimed remix for Goldie’s ‘The Mirrored River’ and Beatport No.1 collaboration ‘Call In Me’ alongside Phase, with a brand-new album through the platform in 2022. With a huge package of new music ready to b
e revealed to a fan base which has slowly grown around Warren’s deep, soulful and intricately woven rhythms, he’s once again set an enviable standard. The album positions itself perfectly within the back catalogue of Metalheadz, one of the most historic within jungle and drum & bass, proving that Grey Code is now an imperative part of their roster.
Morgan Wade channels Bonnie & Clyde in ‘Run’ video
sautereau highlights the exciting possibilities life offers in “What If”
New York-based singer-songwriter sautereau has just released her newest single, “What If.” This optimistic track illustrates all the memorable moments that stick in our memory. From hitting it off with someone new to exploring your own city’s timeless treasures, “What If” sparks up that intriguing feeling of wanting more.
Hypnotic Track Out Today from Crawling Vines
“The lyrics and theme are darker. It’s introspective in nature, and I came up with a lot of the lyrics while going on walks by myself at forest preserves,” Jack says. “I wanted to make a song that ends chaotically — like the song is melting and all the elements at the end are swirling around your head.”
First Official Alivenique Single, “Rain”, Out Now
Lightning Studios is excited to announce Alivenique’s Rain, her first solo song of the year, foreshadowing what is to come with her Alivenique project, a pop music project infused with a more soulful cinematic journey – featuring modern pop art, bangers, intimate moments, and a lot of mise-en-scène and sonic storytelling that truly take us on an experiential journey.
Streetcore Powerhouse TOXPACK Releases Title Track “ZWANZIG. TAUSEND VOLT” + Lyric Video
Out Now – pop/rock band kind. shares new vibrant / vibey single “Fall” (RIYL: The Band Camino / lovelytheband)
On the track the band says – “Following our more rock driven first release, in our sophomore song we wanted to show listeners the pop inspired side of our songwriting. Everything about the track is supposed to get stuck in your head, combining the consistent and approachable base of the song with hard hitting, catchy overtones. With both the song and the music video, we wanted to show everyone that listens a more honest and colorful take on a type of songwriting that is easy to lack in personality.”
Christian Parker Debuts Stunning Folk Release “Every Passing Mile”
In equal measures of melodic color and rhythmic flair, Christian’s dazzling collection of songs have been warming the hearts of listeners over the past 3 and a half decades. By pivoting his lyricism around emotion, tension, and hope, Parker has carved out a sound that constantly keeps the listener craving more, with songs that elegantly weave through a tapestry of pensive acoustic and chiming electric guitars with unforgettable hooks. Acting as a musically minded watchman on the wall, Christian Parker centers the themes and stories of his productions around the events and stories of others, while also honing in his wordplay around the human condition. He speaks to the trials, tribulations and victories we encounter in everyday life, and to the complexities of relationships, whether in the form of loss or appreciation.
Greyhaven channel their rage with new single and video Foreign Anchor
“Foreign Anchor” highlights a shift into a new era for the band, channeling in a mix of anguished alt-rock and post-hardcore punctuated by moments of brutal heaviness. Caustic riffs permeate the track, building a sinister tension that helps the bands distinct melodic sensibilities shine. The accompanying video gives viewers a taste of the bands intense stage presence mixed with a palpable amount of visual chaos, hurling performance footage of the group across the screen juxtaposed against swirling narrative shots.
LUMBEROB Shares “BEGANTOCRY” Single + Music Video | ‘LANGUAGE LEARNER’ LP Out 2/18 Via Shimmy Disc/Joyful Noise
Today, LUMBEROB shares “BEGANTOCRY,” the second single off his forthcoming debut LP, LANGUAGE LEARNER, due February 18, 2022 via Shimmy-Disc/Joyful Noise Recordings.
Speaking on the track, Rob wrote: “Once again, we tease with a sultry slow-jam shimmer. ‘BEGANTOCRY’ is the second release from the LP Language Learner. This is the obvious truth: we need to learn to care for those smaller and sweeter than us. In the end, we return, and the ants will laugh as they devour us… as they should. Listen closely.”
LIL TECCA RELEASES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “FALLIN” TODAY
Eric Terino Entices with Epic New Single “Body Gets Stoned”
Tapping into the rich timeless history of romance and poetics, Eric Terino’s musical landscape paints a portrait of an American artist with a sweeping perspective on what it means to be human. The deeply personal becomes universal and heartbreak can be transformed to healing. Similar in fashion to Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold, his tales of suffering mend with beauty. Gilding the places we have been hurt as a means of moving forward. This potential for alchemy exists everywhere, and Terino’s serenaded solitude reminds us of the infinite beauty in it all.
Today, Caroline Kingsbury shares her dreamy new indie rock track “Strawberry Sheets,” produced by herself and Math Bishop, and out on Fortune Tellers. “The song is a beautiful sonic world I created to retreat to during these difficult times. I needed something repetitive and beautiful to get lost in,” says Caroline.
THE FREQUENCY CONSPIRACY Release New Video for Christopher Cross’ ‘Sailing’!
THE FREQUENCY CONSPIRACY, the new project by 24-7 Spyz, Seventrain, Shockhead drummer, Joel Maitoza – featuring members of Last in Line, Lynch Mob, Raven, Pat Travers Band, Tyketto and many others –
THE FREQUENCY CONSPIRACY, the new project from Southern California-based drummer Joel Maitoza (24-7 Spyz, Seventrain, Shockhead) has just released a new video for their latest single ‘Sailing’. The amped-up cover version of the Christopher Cross “yacht rock” classic from 1979 features Craig Soderberg on guitars/vocals, Joel Maitoza on drums and Jaimie Scott on bass. The single is taken from the nine song debut album “Quarantine Covers” which is available now on CD through Amazon, as well as all digital and streaming platforms.
