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Sylo holds onto heaven before it dissolves on “Drop A Pin”
Today, Korean-Canadian alternative R&B virtuoso Sylo releases his next single “Drop A Pin.” Vocal-forward and driven by a gently plucked guitar, Sylo laments over the fleeting nature of perfect moments. Along with today’s release, he also announces the January 11 arrival of his highly anticipated EP blanket. Using this year to create at his own pace, Sylo is grateful for his fans’ patience as he perfected a deeply meaningful body of work that he is now ready to share.
Richmond Rapper McKinley Dixon Returns with “Sun, I Rise” Ft. Angélica Garcia
“Sun, I Rise” is a virtuosic display of lyricism that journeys into Dixon’s psyche. The track pairs live drums with sparkling keys, as Dixon’s storytelling is joined by the melodies of fellow Richmond-based vocalist Angélica Garcia. He bounds between rapping and spoken word cadence, as he details the Black experience.
INTRODUCING: Kali Horse (Toronto Psych)
“We wrote this song with a simple in-the-box beat, pressed play on Sam’s looper. Des decided to freestyle vocal to remove her from her overthinking and allowed the channel to be open. Sometimes on three, sometimes on four, but for whatever reason, there was conviction behind the vocal entries. No guitar was decided early on, straying from original form.”
Bringing one of music’s most immersive experiential activations to the United States for the first time after acclaimed extended runs in London and Toronto, the official Bob Marley One Love Experience will open in Los Angeles on January 27th, 2023 at Ovation Hollywood (formerly Hollywood & Highland) through April 23rd. Produced by the Marley Family & Terrapin Station Entertainment, fans may join the waitlist for tickets at bobmarleyexp.com. Tickets are available exclusively via Fever on December 7th at 10am PST at bobmarleyexp.com.
Said Cedella Marley CEO of Bob Marley Group, “We are so thrilled to have the exhibit opening in Los Angeles just in time for Daddy’s birthday. After being in London and Toronto, it’s going to be amazing bringing the experience here to the US for the first time and just steps from Daddy’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”
Indie Pop Duo Portland Share New Single / Album Out March 17
Belgian duo, Portland today release the new single, “Stardust” which marks another taste of their forthcoming album Departures – out via [PIAS] Recordings on March 17, 2022. “Stardust”, written and composed by Sarah Pepels, is a true wonder of a song. Sarah’s magnificent voice tiptoeing gently through winds and melancholic organ sounds, slowly growing and gaining confidence while getting to the breathtaking chorus. It’s a song about lost love, lives turned upside down and putting the pieces of a broken heart back together.
Joe Luke Bailey Shares Video For Ian Curnow (Talk Talk, East 17) Produced Charity Xmas Single ‘It’s Christmas’
East Anglian singer-songwriter Joe Luke Bailey shares his infectiously joyous festive charity single ‘It’s Christmas’.
An award-winning wedding and events singer-guitarist, but also a passionate songwriter and creator with a history of gigging across the UK, Joe Luke Bailey has had a rich musical career. The solo artist is now turning his gaze to spreading joy with an EP of original Christmas songs ‘This Time Of Year’ released not only to celebrate his favourite time of year but also raising awareness and funds for Give A Gift.
INTRODUCING: Asher Ossn & his stand-out debut single ‘Bound’
Rising Country Artist Jordana Bryant Shines in Brand New Music Video for “First Christmas In Love”
Country artist Jordana Bryant has always loved the holidays, so it is only fitting that this year she is sharing her own Christmas song, “First Christmas In Love,” in which she blends classic holiday music style with modern elements. Penned entirely by Jordana, “First Christmas In Love” captures the added magic of sharing Christmas with someone you love for the first time. Bryant illustrates the excitement of being in love during Christmas in the brand new music video for her original holiday single. Premiered exclusively on YouTube on Tuesday, November 29, the festive, snow-filled visual finds Jordana with her special someone enjoying all the holidays have to offer. It will surely put you in the holiday spirit.
aldrch & aldn Collab On New Single “biteback” Out Now!
“biteback” bursts into a potent intro with swelling dark synths, punched by a dynamic chorus that gives way to a satisfying bassline and pounding alt-rock drums. Charged with lyrics that call out the complicated interactions between infatuation and internet culture, “’biteback’ is a song that explores the relationship that our generation has with love,” aldrch reflects, “…the struggle of finding and keeping it in a digital world.”
LEO MAIA Releases “Sonhos” Video
Progressive rocker LEO MAIA has released a video for his stunning track “Sonhos” which is also available to stream on all digital platforms.
Leo comments “I’m super happy to release this music video! It’s my first time releasing a video and I’ve tried to capture the independent artist angle on this by capturing how the song was actually recorded — Prog Rock straight from the bedroom! It’s good to relate a face and performance to the music and I can’t wait to find out how people receive it.
Circa Waves Release New Single “Carry You Home” // Announce US Album Launch Shows
Asian Popstar Stereo Dive Foundation Releases New Single “Sparkles”
Written as a soundtrack for the movie Scarlet Bond, “Sparkles” is a tranquil pop ballad about how what we leave behind is more important than what we receive in life. With over 217K monthly listeners on Spotify, SDF is quickly growing his US-based audience and is currently touring the States in support of his latest album Stereo Dive 02.
ANELLA HERIM RELEASES NEW SINGLE “IN A MOOD” VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS
Singer/Songwriter Anella Herim was raised in Trinity, N.C, on Nov. 22, 2001. His father worked in the church as the worship leader and with his encouragement at the age of 4, Anella started to play the drums. As Anella entered his freshman year of high school, he joined the chorus and at the same time discovered the app GarageBand. Anella began recording his own music at home using just his iPhone and headphones. Working a typical job was unfulfilling to the young artist, so he started turning his talent into income by playing at local bars and restaurants.
Prog-Djent Act Ultima Share Video For New Single “Kids”
Laci Kaye Booth Looks “Damn Good In A Dive Bar”
Laci Kaye Booth recently started teasing new music on socials and it garnered overwhelming support from fans with thousands of pre-saves and hundreds of user generated content videos featuring her latest song, “Damn Good In A Dive Bar,” available now. The tune, written by Booth, Melissa Peirce, and Ben West (produced by Ben West) is a birth of sorts of Booth’s artistic vision which aims to pave the way for the next generation of introspective cowgirls. As if Lana Del Rey and Patsy Cline had a musical baby, this track is sultry with a western flare – set inside Booth’s favorite dive bar. Booth showcases her artistry in a never before seen way with this track.
LISTEN: DANNY KUTTNER BLENDS SOUL AND LEFTFIELD ELECTRONIC IN DEBUT SINGLE ‘COME PLAY WITH ME’
Danny’s soulful first effort is heavily influenced by ECM’s contemporary jazz, Balearic sounds and 90s neo-soul, with a hybrid sound-design edge, blending laid-back organic tones with left-field electronic production. Self-produced and recorded with the help of a close-knit team of well-known Israeli contemporary music artists including drummer Roy Reemy and multi-instrumentalist Yuli Shafriri, ‘Come Play With Me’, is a striking introduction and a glimpse into her upcoming EP.
The Long and Short Of It Debut Music Video
The Long and Short Of It, a Melbourne duo that blends contemporary and traditional country music, releases a new music video for their single “That’s Why I’m Here.” Among the members of the duo are David Baird and Patsy Toop OAM who have a long history of collaborating on modern and traditional country music sounds and styles. In keeping with their commitment to creating songs that are indulged in rich storytelling, the “That’s Why I’m Here” music video is from the perspective of a father raising his son and the powerful relationship they carry throughout life.
Ben Gregory (Blaenavon) Shares Debut Single via Transgressive Records
Today, Ben Gregory releases his ambitious first single “deathbed hangover”, a standalone track born out of a period of profound personal upheaval. In 2019 Blaenavon, the much-beloved band with whom he released two widely acclaimed albums, was dissolving and Gregory was receiving treatment in psychiatric hospitals. It was during his recovery that he started to create new music. With the help of producer and old friend Blaine Harrison of Mystery Jets and engineer Matt Twaites, “deathbed hangover” signals to an exciting new sonic space for Gregory, the track is an epic clocking in at just over 7 minutes – a frenetic and intense collision of electronics over which Gregory’s vocals are distorted to the brink of intelligibility. This single comes alongside exciting news, as announced on Ben’s socials, that he is working on a collection of new music.
Jill Barber Speaks Truth To Social Media Facades In New Single “Beautiful Life”
The whole of Juno-nominated songwriter Jill Barber’s new album—Homemaker, out February 10th via Outside Music—focuses on a delicate balance between living out her role as “Canada’s Sweetheart” in the public eye and the complexities of motherhood and marriage at home. And while the struggles and successes encapsulated in Homemaker speak universally, the album’s most wide-reaching message comes in the form of Barber’s latest single, “Beautiful Life.”
DEWEY shares intoxicating new single ‘Trees & Telephone Lines’
Today DEWEY returns with her illuminating new single ‘Trees and Telephone Lines’. Alongside the release, she shares a stunning new video.
MYNK Share “Boundaries” Single + Video via EARMILK
MYNK are a London-based band who formed under the shackles of isolation. They quickly discovered their sound through the creation of remote demos before teaming up with frontman and producer Faris Badwan (The Horrors, Cat’s Eyes) and Max Heyes (Primal Scream, Massive Attack) to record their debut single “Boundaries,” out now via all DSPs. As shown via their first track, the band draw influence from a wide range of both audio and visual art, from minimalist pop to David Lynch, resulting in a visceral combination of pop-noir melancholia.
Zulu announce debut album A New Tomorrow, out March 3rd on Flatspot Records
Known for their blend of hardcore and powerviolence, Zulu is pushing the boundaries of those sounds into new territory on their forthcoming album, A New Tomorrow, set for release March 3rd, 2023 on Flatspot Records. Today, the Los Angeles-based band shares first single “Fakin’ Tha Funk (You Get Did),” a minute long song bursting at the seams with a heavy dose of reality and the riffs to match it. The video was filmed and directed by vocalist Anaiah Lei and guitarist Dez Yusef, giving a monochromatic look into the band.
get over hump day and into the holiday spirit with this single
grentperez explains: “A song to keep you warm in the winter and cold in the summer… (depending on where you live). I really wanted to capture the anticipation of Christmas Day and the romantic aspects that surround the celebration of it, in a very classy, timeless style of song. Christmas has always been a big part of my life especially growing up as a Filipino, listening to songs like ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ having the whole family gather and I thought that Id really like to make myself a part of that Christmas song roster.”
SWAVAY PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR “GRAMMYS,” TODAY
