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YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN DROPS NEW ALBUM DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME
Today GRAMMY® Award-nominated Louisiana rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again drops his mega-anticipated new album, Don’t Try This At Home via Never Broke Again / Motown Records. YoungBoy Never Broke Again is now one song away from earning 100 charting hits on the Hot 100. He will become the youngest artist to ever reach this milestone.
RAYE Recruits Coi Leray for “Flip A Switch.” Remix
Co-produced by RAYE alongside Mike Sabath (Lizzo, Little Mix, Selena Gomez) and Di Genius (Beyonce, Drake, Burna Boy), the rousing remix finds the powerhouses combining forces for a dynamic must-hear collaboration. The two superstars continue to dominate 2023 thanks to the success of their respective hit singles including RAYE’s inescapable RIAA Platinum, Top 10 radio smash “Escapism.”, and Leray’s Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 “Players,” which also reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs Chart.
OMAR S RELEASES “I LOVE YOUR GIRLFRIEND (LONG MIX)” FEAT. JOHN FM
Although Omar S began growing his cult following around 2003 with the release of his first record on FXHE Omar S 002, the Detroit native truly expanded when he emerged from his infamously reclusive nature in 2009—a milestone year for Omar S in which he provided Fabric 45, the highest-selling club mix CD and the 45th installation of the self-titled mix series for the renowned London-based club Fabric. The celebrated mix effectively put him on the map as one of the most exciting acts in the underground techno scene.
KIM PETRAS Releases New Single “Alone ft. Nicki Minaj”
“Alone” is a steamy club banger about letting your impulses take control. Featuring diamond-selling hip-hop icon Nicki Minaj, one of Kim’s biggest inspirations as a songwriter and artist, the single samples Alice Deejay’s eurodance megahit “Better Off Alone,” a nod to the dance hits that Kim lost herself in during childhood to forget her problems. Kim Petras and Nicki Minaj are featured on New Music Daily on Apple Music.
FOREST CLAUDETTE RELEASES UNAPOLOGETIC NEW SINGLE “MOTOR IN THE SAND”
ED SHEERAN RELEASES NEW TRACK “BOAT” ALONGSIDE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
Written by the English seaside amidst the extreme elements of winter, “Boat” serves as a metaphor for depression; a track that combats the struggles of feeling very low and not knowing how to break the cycle. The official video, directed by Mia Barnes, further cements the message, as Ed is submerged in the sea with waves engulfing him.
Enter Shikari have a way with opening statements and as their new album begins with the words “Be embraced, billions” (‘A Kiss for the Whole World x’), we immediately learn plenty about the band’s ambition for this album to touch people. Its trio of whirlwind single releases to date have reignited dormant sparks (‘(pls) set me on fire’), confronted how we measure self-worth (‘It Hurts’) and eyed the trappings of cyclical mistakes (‘Bloodshot’). Journeying through the new album, we are met with calls to revel in the power of spontaneity, (‘Leap Into The Lightning’), encouraged to explore (‘Jailbreak’), and – most poignantly – asked to consider the changing nature of identity (‘giant pacific octopus’).
James and the Cold Gun share new single “Something To Say” | Debut S/T album out 21st July via Loosegroove Records
Dubbed “South Wales’ loudest group”, Cardiff’s James and the Cold Gun have returned with an incendiary new track titled “Something To Say.” The new single follows the recent announcement of their highly anticipated debut self-titled album, which is due for release on 21st July via Seattle-based label Loosegroove Records, owned by Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam) & Regan Hagar (Malfunkshun, Brad, Satchel).
CHRIS LAKE AND ALUNA COLLABORATE ON NEW SINGLE, “BEGGIN’
GRAMMY®-nominated, chart-topping artist Chris Lake and acclaimed singer-songwriter Aluna team up on the irresistible new single “Beggin,’” released today via Black Book Records/Astralwerks. With her playful yet seductive vocals, Aluna promises, “I’ll get you beggin beggin” and Lake’s breezy production matches her mischievous tone, punctuating a steady beat with bright aural surprises.
Mew side-project TACHYS further develop their eerie soundscapes with new single ‘Boy’!
The song tells the story of a young man who is hiding away in a dark tunnel, because he is too beautiful for the world to behold. Kept in the grips of his own narcissism, his ego and desire are at odds with his sense of morality and feelings of guilt.
ALMA’S NEW ALBUM ‘TIME MACHINE’ IS OUT NOW
ALMA today unveils her eagerly anticipated second album ‘Time Machine’. Earning widespread critical acclaim for her blend of energising alt-pop and searingly honest confessional lyrics, the album campaign saw the flame-haired Finnish artist connect with a huge audience when ‘Summer Really Hurt Us’ was A-listed at Radio 2 before ‘Tell Mama’ received Radio 1airplay from Clara Amfo. ALMA has also continued to earn a range of famous and influential fans, who now include Elton John, Miley Cyrus, Charli XCX, Robyn, Tove Lo and Max Martin.
KANDA Embraces His Asian Influences In Hip-Hop Track ‘He Will Reign’
Hailing from the Coventry (West Midlands), is Kanda, an artist whose authentic sound goes against what we’re used to hearing in British Hip-Hop. Creating a wave of his own that adds a twist of Asian influence to the British sounds he has grown up alongside, the newcomer has returned with the release of his latest single, ‘He Will Reign’.
The final headliner for the 10th anniversary of London’s festival American Express presents BST Hyde Park has to be incredibly special, and so we are delighted to announce a one of a kind performer and, as Rolling Stone UK notes, the “greatest American songwriter of the 21st century”, Lana Del Rey. Her huge headline show takes place on Sunday 9 July, with special guests to be announced. American Express® Cardmembers can take advantage of the first presale from 10am, Friday 21 April until 9am, Thursday 27 April. Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 27 April.
ROB GRANT RELEASES NEW SINGLE THE MERMAID’S LULLABY
opulent soundscape creator Rob Grant releases his new single, ‘The Mermaid’s Lullaby’, out via Decca Records. It is the third single to be taken from his upcoming debut album, Lost At Sea, following the release of ‘Setting Sail On A Distant Horizon’ and ‘Poetry Of Wind And Waves’. Lost At Sea is out on Friday 9th June.
BIRDY RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO ‘HEARTBREAKER’
Ireland’s Breandán Fitzpatrick releases striking debut solo single ‘Sweet Return’
Breandan is one half the acclaimed band Omonoko who are mostly know for electronic dance music, however over the last 10 years Breandán has also been working steadily in the background of the band on his own acoustic singer-songwriter tracks, which are about to take the forefront of his musical ambitions!
HABITAT CANADA RETURNS WITH SINGLE ‘FASCINATION’
Habitat Canada’s 80s-inspired new single ‘Fascination’ featuring LA funk duo Druzy is out now via DRRT Records. The record will be featured on their upcoming EP ‘Lunar Spectrum’, scheduled to release in June 2023.
Massachusetts Duo Handsome Ghost Shares “Like You Lost Your Mind” + Announces Self-Titled LP via Nettwerk
Alice Auer releases new single and EP title track “Baby, Cry”
With a penchant for candid, honest storytelling and a pristine jazz-influenced vocal capable of thawing the most glacial of hearts, Alice Auer is a rare, glowing beacon of talent. Firmly establishing herself as an artist, songwriter and live performer to watch with recent live appearances alongside Nia Archives and ELIZA, she is the undeniable heart, soul, and voice of a burgeoning London scene that includes contemporaries and friends James Smith, Conor Albert, Matilda Mann and Maya Delilah
TORONTO’S BIANCA JAMES UNVEILS DEBUT SINGLE ‘MONACO’ (FFO: DUFFY)
Evoking the feeling of cruising along a sun-drenched, coastal Mediterranean highway in a sporty vintage car, Bianca James steps onto the scene with ‘Monaco’, making a bold impression with a slice of sublime retro pop. Lifted from her self-titled debut album out summer 2023, the vividly detailed, R&B-fuelled ditty dives into Bianca’s adventurous spirit ignited by her own travels, and of course, music.
Danish artist Brynjolfur shares blissful, shimmery house cut ‘Paisaje Sintetico’ + VHS rave video
Danish label Prom Night Records signals a blissful return to summer dancefloors with Faroese-born, Copenhagen-based Brynjolfur, sharing shimmery new single ‘Paisaje Sintetico’ – the first track from his forthcoming EP Sintetico. Featuring two originals and two remixes from Prins Thomas and Chinaski that draw on South European sounds from the late 80s and early 90s – from italo to dream house to the beginnings of progressive and trance – the sunkissed four-tracker is due for release on 12th May.
