Italian Alternative/Synth-Rock Duo Soaware, Race Through the Desert in New Video
“The band channels the familiar churning magnetic pulse of Industrial, the melancholy soulfulness of Goth, and the rawness of Metal. At the same time, they have experimental, undefinable elements that are purely Soaware ” – (Ghost Cult Magazine)
“Italian alternative/synth-rock band Soaware amalgamates heavier ’90s grunge sonics with swirling ’80s-related synths scintillation on their music.” (Rebel Noise)
HELHORSE Release New Single and Video
Helhorse on “Avalanche:” “This song represents the changes that this band has gone through and it shows the development in our song writing. And though the initial idea for the lyrics was political, it ended up revolving around Mikkel’s own personal growth. Once again we’ve collaborated with the talented Andreas Benthien and he has created a video that is a great testament to the magic that happens at live shows. A great mix of what we do best combined with the sound of Helhorse in 2019.”
Jason Lytle debuts “Don’t Wanna Be There For All That Stuff” via Paste
Arthur King Presents Jason Lytle: NYLONANDJUNO is the next installment in the ongoing experimental album release series from Los Angeles-based music and art collective, Arthur King. The film was created by Mind Palace, writer/director Ryan Baxley, set designer Brandon Schwartzel, and photographer Alice Baxley. Their film for NYLONANDJUNO was inspired by Lytle’s descriptions of each individual song, recreated in handmade and hand painted miniatures. Materials used include clay, paper mache, sand, etc.
JEFF PLANKENHORN UNVEILS “COVERED/UNCOVERED” PROJECT + NEW TOUR DATES
Acclaimed Austin, Texas-based slide guitar virtuoso Jeff “Plank” Plankenhorn has announced his latest project Covered/Uncovered, a forthcoming collection of stripped-down reimagined singles paying tribute to those who have inspired him, and originals showcasing the extension of that inspiration. “Covered/Uncovered is a project that consists of immersing myself in songs of my youth, my contemporaries, and my influences while simultaneously finding the truth of my own creativity through new original songs without labels or boundaries dictated by genre,” he explains. Today, he released the first single, “The Bottom Line.” “‘The Bottom Line’ is a play on the idea of a corporate bottom line,” he says of the track. “It’s all anyone thinks about, but what is normally forgotten are the people; the folks who get hurt by greed and the ones that society shuts their eyes on.”
Stream/Share Wildlife’s new single “Euphoria”
Wildlife erupted onto the stage with Strike Hard, Young Diamond in 2010. The band carried their ethos of live inclusivity with an ever-increasing desire to tear down the barrier between artist and audience. They followed up in 2013 with On the Heart, a mixture of sweat, screams and tears from the studio. A concept record, On the Heart is a love letter to the heart itself; its ache, strength and longing. The hit single “Lightning Tent” was a nation wide radio success injecting Wildlife’s signature sound into everything from beer commercials to Hollywood films. They pushed forward with Age of Everything in 2016, jumping to the top of indie rock playlists the internet over, amassing over 10 million streams.
AUSTIN WEBER // “I Don’t Want To Miss You (Like I Do)” // MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW!
Whether you know him from his music, films, or brief stint as a color-commentator on the professional log-rolling circuit, you know that Austin Weber is the man of the hour. He has made waves in the YouTube community (53,000+ subscribers) with his yacht rock-infused, singer-songwriter indie pop rock, transcending genres both old and new.
Olmeca Announces New Album ‘Define’ Dropping August 23rd!
Olmeca is proud to announce his new album “DEFINE,” dropping August 23rd with OneRPM. The new album is a whirlwind of sounds and an introspective record that delves into the lines and borders that make up individuals and communities. Olmeca goes beyond race and politics, and creates an album that is unapologetically urban Latinx with a focus on the assets that exist within this community. Olmeca explains the title, “DEFINE is not only a cognate word but, it ultimately depicts through music and lyrics who we are. I’m not about to allow Trump era to depict who we are as a people. Instead, I created an album that does it for us.”
MORELAND THE SHOOTING Release Official Music Video for Poignant New Single, “Moreland”
Post Hardcore, Progressive Metal Band MORELAND THE SHOOTING has released the official music video for their single, “Moreland.” Directed by Mike Hale and filmed in Atlanta, GA, “Moreland” is an act of social activism featuring memorials built for victims of gun violence.
The band would like to extend special thanks and recognition to Somber Johnston for her participation in the project.
Tune// Kevin Courtois x Leah Kate – ‘ Visions’
Kevin Courtois has been around the music industry since his formative years, beginning to self produce at the age of 15. Working tirelessly to create his own unique slant on pop, Courtois has seen his tracks amass millions of streams across releases on labels such as UPRISE and Capitol Records. The now LA based producer is planning a prolific last few months of 2019, so be sure to keep an eye on Courtois as he releases more in the coming months
RAPSODY REVEALS COVER ART AND TRACKLIST FEATURING QUEEN LATIFAH, J.COLE, J.I.D, AND MORE FOR HER UPCOMING ALBUM “EVE”
Fresh off the release of her new single “IBTIHAJ,” Grammy-nominated and Jamla Records recording artist Rapsody today revealed the cover art with the tracklist for her upcoming third full-length album EVE, due Friday, August 23, 2019, via Roc Nation (in partnership with Def Jam Recordings). The tracklist is a who’s who in music, featuring guests that span from hip-hop legends like Queen Latifah, current rap stars like J. Cole and R&B crooners like PJ Morton. The line-up also sees collaborations with Elle Varner, Sir, J.I.D, K Roosevelt, Leikeli 47, Mereba and an interlude from spoken word artist Reyna Biddy. Fans were treated to an early sampling of the album’s star power with first single “IBTIHAJ,” which sees Rapsody teaming up with D’Angelo and GZA.
HELLYEAH Release New Track/Audio Video For “Perfect“
Hard rock purveyors HELLYEAH announce the release of “Perfect,” the fourth track from their forthcoming sixth studio album, Welcome Home, due Friday, September 27, via Eleven Seven Music.
Listen now: R + ‘Those Were The Days’ captures the heat of Balearic summers past
With it’s hypnotic and delicate vocals, ‘Those Were The Days’ surreptitiously sucks you in with it’s woozy, climbing pulsing beat. An evocative tune that captures the heat of Balearic summers past, the single follows the first taster from the album, Summer Dress, which is already lighting up this summer’s chilled out playlists in the Balearics and beyond.
RIVERS OF NIHIL To Join Fit For An Autopsy, Lorna Shore, And Dyscarnate For US Tour
Currently on the road with Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex, The Faceless, and more on Summer Slaughter Tour 2019, RIVERS OF NIHIL will return to the stages this fall, this time joining Fit For An Autopsy, Lorna Shore, and Dyscarnate. The US trek begins October 24th and runs through November 7th. See all confirmed dates below.
RIVERS OF NIHIL – Summer Slaughter Tour w/ Cattle Decapitation, Carnifex, The Faceless, Nekrogoblikon, Lorna Shore, Brand Of Sacrifice + Headbang For The Highway winners:
8/09/2019 Gas Monkey Live – Dallas, TX
8/10/2019 White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
8/11/2019 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
8/13/2019 Club Red – Mesa, AZ
8/14/2019 1720 – Los Angeles, CA
w/ Lorna Shore, Brand Of Sacrifice:
8/15/2019 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
8/17/2019 Jakes Sports Cafe – Lubbock, TX
8/18/2019 Vino’s – Little Rock, AR
8/19/2019 The Citadell – Indianapolis, IN
w/ Fit For An Autopsy, Lorna Shore, Dyscarnate:
10/24/2019 St. Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY
10/25/2019 Space Ballroom – Hamden, CT
10/26/2019 Voltage Lounge – Philadelphia, PA
10/27/2019 Café 611 – Frederick, MD
10/28/2019 Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC
10/29/2019 The End – Nashville, TN
10/30/2019 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
11/01/2019 Crowbar – Tampa, FL
11/02/2019 Soundbar – Orlando, FL
11/04/2019 Come And Take It Live! – Austin, TX
11/05/2019 Gas Monkey – Dallas, TX
11/06/2019 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
11/07/2019 Club Red – Mesa, AZ
CINDER Release New Album ‘The Machine’ – Out Now On Art Is War Records!
Ft. Myers based Hard Rock band CINDER are back with their new studio album, ‘The Machine’, which is out today (Aug. 9) on Art Is War Records. Known best for their 2001 studio album ‘Break Your Silence’ (produced by Scott Weiland and Jay Baumgardner), the band is back with their first major release in nearly a decade. CINDER’s current lineup features original members Roger Young (vocals) and Brian Colbert (drums) alongside long time bassist Steve Reich, former Nixons guitarist Scott Bush and new guitarist James Wilder.
Love You Later Ditches the Party in “Harder On Myself”
Nashville based dream-pop project Love You Later released the video for latest single “Harder on Myself” today via WickeddChildd.
Featuring singer/producer Lexi Aviles in between a party scene and hiding away at home, the video aims for a certain social sadness “to almost be romanticized,” according to Aviles.
