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Check Out BLACK MAGIC FLOWER POWER “Funky Town Sex Machine” Official Music Video
Arizona based boogie rock band BLACK MAGIC FLOWER POWER has set aside time from their intense touring schedule to release the official music video for their new single, “Funky Town Sex Machine,” originally premiered on taste maker pop culture site mxdwn.
mxdwn PREMIERE: Black Magic Flower Power Bring the Funk on New Song “Funky Town Sex Machine”
NEMESIS ALPHA Release New Single ‘System Override’
Here’s what the band had to say about the track System Override; “The song follows the overall concept of the album, being the transitional moment when we as humans realize that our creations and technology truly have surpassed us. The entire system which we have become accustomed to, including the luxuries like electricity, cell service and communication, are stripped and people are left wondering how to survive. It is the point on the album when society as we know it begins to shut down and the real chaos begins.”
Wallis Bird’s new song “Life is Long” – Out Now
“Soul Slamming” – Parade Magazine, USA
“Wallis Bird is back and in her power” – Today FM, Ireland
“Now in her second decade of professional music, Wallis Bird is as fired up as she’s ever been. With five albums under the belt and her highly-anticipated sixth one due out this month, she’s in a great place – and nowhere does this show more than in her music.” – Atwood Magazine
MIKA Debuts New Song “Sanremo” Today
In celebration of the forthcoming album, MIKA will make a long-awaited return to North America on his sold-out Tiny Love Tiny Tour with opening support from Kiesza on all U.S. and Canadian dates. The headline run kicks off with back-to-back shows at New York City’s Brooklyn Steel on September 12 and 13 with further dates in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Montreal.
Swiss alternative rockers Souvarof unveil new official music video for the single “COMA” // New S/T EP out now!
A few months after releasing their debut EP, Swiss alternative-rockers Souvarof are back with a brand new music video illustrating the single “COMA”, available right now on YouTube.
Matthew Chaim Shares New Single “Reason”
“Reason” is about the “healing effects of love,” explains Matthew Chaim. “While there is a very outgoing side to me, I often get into pretty introspective and solitary modes. I enjoy my alone time, but sometimes it leads to getting lost in my own head. When that happens and I start to head down some dark rabbit hole, it is often my little vices (like weed, TV, porn, Instagram) that I so easily turn to for relief. Vices do calm those voices and accompanying emotions down, but only for a short amount of time. What I’ve learnt, however, is that it is true connection and relating to others that can actually help us heal those spaces within us that we so often distract ourselves from. It is the love in our lives that gives us the strength to heal. Ergo, love heals. Amen.” Emotionally-piercing in all the right ways, “Reason” marks Matthew’s second single this Summer, following up on the powerful ode to loss, “Sunflowers.”
Apex Manor announces and releases Blueprints EP today, hits the road with Strand of Oaks
In 2019, Apex Manor returned to the fold with Heartbreak City, an album that Closed Captioned described as “more than a proper return to melodic indie rock—it’s a manual on how to lead the genre.”
Today, Apex Manor’s Ross Flournoy shares the early draft of that indie rock manual with us. Available on all digital platforms, Blueprints contains demos, alternate versions, and songs left on the Heartbreak City cutting room floor. Listen now, and catch Apex Manor on tour supporting Strand of Oaks!
Introducing Roman Lewis – new single “When I Was Yours” out today!
“When I Was Yours,” the new single from emerging British singer-songwriter Roman Lewis is out now via Bright Antenna. Of the song, Clash says “Finding joy in heartbreak, release in finality, ‘When I Was Yours’ is both touching and direct, neatly distilling Roman Lewis’ stellar abilities.” The song was recorded with acclaimed producer Catherine Marks (Foals, The Killers, Local Natives) at her Assault & Battery Studios in London.
Matthew Chaim Shares New Single “Reason”
“Reason” is about the “healing effects of love,” explains Matthew Chaim. “While there is a very outgoing side to me, I often get into pretty introspective and solitary modes. I enjoy my alone time, but sometimes it leads to getting lost in my own head. When that happens and I start to head down some dark rabbit hole, it is often my little vices (like weed, TV, porn, Instagram) that I so easily turn to for relief. Vices do calm those voices and accompanying emotions down, but only for a short amount of time. What I’ve learnt, however, is that it is true connection and relating to others that can actually help us heal those spaces within us that we so often distract ourselves from. It is the love in our lives that gives us the strength to heal. Ergo, love heals. Amen.” Emotionally-piercing in all the right ways, “Reason” marks Matthew’s second single this Summer, following up on the powerful ode to loss, “Sunflowers.”
Alternative folk-rock artist, Marinho, unveils new single, “Freckles,” and announces release date for debut LP
“Beauty in the purest state.” – NOISEY
“Marinho pens a beautifully poetic web of intimate upheaval… Graceful in her introspection and colorful in her candor… with stirring confidence and humble charm.” – Atwood Magazine
FLORA CASH RELEASE NEW SINGLE “MISSING HOME” ALONG WITH MUSIC VIDEO
Flora Cash says “We started writing “Missing Home” at some random hotel in Boston over a year ago. Away from our friends and family and all sense of the familiar, were at a low point and even though we were lucky enough to have each other, we still felt lonely. Writing this song helped. We really want “Missing Home” to speak to and encourage anyone who feels like they’re out on a limb struggling to pursue a dream. Hopefully it’s a reminder that even when it’s hard and even when it’s tempting to give it up, that it’s worth it and that we can make ‘home’ wherever we happen to be.”
Orla Gartland Releases New Single, “Did It To Myself”
“I wrote a song every day in May, and ‘Did It To Myself’ was song no. 1,” says Orla. “Up until now I’ve resisted writing honestly about love and relationships, but at this point I was in the throes of the first real heartbreak I’d ever felt and writing had become a crutch, something to help me wrap my head around it all.
Skantia Returns to Ram Records With ‘Lights’
Skantia’s output, as well as his exclusive signing to the Ram Records roster, has made him an imperative part of the current drum & bass scene, with recent single ‘Obsidian’ another exhibition of his low-rolling, dancefloor vibes. One of the youngest members of the Ram team, he’s continued on a wave of success and this is something which is set to continue with ‘Lights’. ‘Lights’ begins with a deceptive intro, before its sliced through with footwork-like snares. Skantia’s growling bass edits, which are a common factor of his production, are present throughout and it gives ‘Lights’ an added heaviness, alongside creepy atmospherics. Skantia makes a return off the back of his Eastern Electrics set in London, where ‘Lights’ did untold damage, offering a twisted sonic slammer to the Ram Records repertoire.
JOZZY RELEASES NEW SONG “FEEL SO GOOD”
Long known for her prolific writing career, Jozzy, who wrote Billy Ray Cyrus’s verse on Lil Nas X’s chart topping smash “Old Town Road” and Jacquees’s “You”, has also worked with and written for Pharrell, Chris Martin, 21 Savage, Summer Walker, Metroboomin, Ella Mai and Dua Lipa amongst many others. Taking a break from writing hits for others, Jozzy shared “Sucka Free” featuring Grammy Award winning icon Lil Wayne earlier this summer and has since followed up with “Feel So Good”.
STORMZY UNVEILS NEW SINGLE ‘SOUNDS OF THE SKENG’
Fresh off being awarded ‘Solo Act Of The Year’ at this year’s British GQ ‘Man Of The Year’ Awards – and currently holding the number #1 chart position in the UK for his ‘Take Me Back To London’ collaboration with Ed Sheeran – multi-award-winning musician, Stormzy, has today unveiled his highly-anticipated new single, ‘Sounds Of The Skeng’.
BEARDYMAN RELEASES VIDEO FOR “6AM (READY TO WRITE)” FEATURING JOE ROGAN
The visual is directed by the acclaimed Ian Pons Jewell who has previously worked with the likes of Nao, Vince Staples, Rejjie Snow, Nike and many more. Filmed in Kiev, Ukraine the controversial video follows the central character having a narcotic fueled day of excess. The video soon takes an unexpected twist when the character experiences a hallucinogenic trip that leaves your head spinning.
Rising Artist Alexander 23 Releases New Track “High School” Today
On the nostalgic track, the up-and-coming artist focuses on the mishaps and growing pains we experience flourishing into adulthood. He sings over soft, blissful keys, questioning, “how did we get here and how do we get back?” The lyric video showcases footage of Alexander throughout the years – a time capsule of clips doing what he does best, perform.
Steve Aoki and Backstreet Boys Team Up for New Single “Let It Be Me”
Today, two-time Grammy-nominated DJ and Producer Steve Aoki and one of the most successful groups in music history, the Backstreet Boys treat fans to an exciting collaboration, dropping their new single “Let It Be Me.” For the first-time-ever, the two powerhouses have come together for an emotional musical marriage sealed by breezy vocals and colorful production.
THE NEW REGIME RELEASE “HEART”
“People digest music differently and much quicker today than they ever have,” Rubin says, explaining why he chose to release in four parts instead of one full album all at once. “I felt like it would be doing the songs a disservice by releasing everything at once, especially since people seem to enjoy digesting music in small pieces. I’ve really tried to focus on writing songs that I find interesting. If something doesn’t have a deeper meaning or another layer that you didn’t know was there, then why would you keep listening to it? What makes it worth more than a handful of listens? This project in particular feels like a new beginning, even though it’s still me and I’m still writing, playing and singing everything. It feels very fresh and it seems like a completely different thing to me than anything I’ve done before.”
