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DJ Premier joins The Four Owls on new single 100%, out now
Following the announcement of their third studio album ‘Nocturnal Instinct’, The Four Owls drop new single ‘100%’ featuring super-producer DJ Premier. Ahead of the album release on 17th April, The Owls continue to deliver the energy when their fans are needing it the most.
ARDRA Premiere Music Video for “To Walk With Fire” Exclusively via Metal Injection
On the eve of releasing their debut full-length album, Unto Leviathan, Bay Area-based deathcore outfit ARDRA have premiered a new music video for the song “To Walk With Fire” exclusively via Metal Injection. Talking about the new song, the band comments, “It (To Walk With Fire) is about the anger you live with when you’ve been betrayed, hurt, and let down. Although, you’ve allowed yourself to burn it from your memory. It will always be with you.”
Lord Buffalo: New LP, ‘Tohu Wa Bohu’, Streaming in Full
Austin, TX dark rock / post-Americana band Lord Buffalo will release its new LP, ‘Tohu Wa Bohu’, on March 27 via Blues Funeral Recordings. Recorded in Lockhart, TX with producer Danny Reisch (Chelsea Wolfe, Okkervil River) and mastered by Dave Shirk (Mastodon, Sun Ra), the album is the follow-up to the group’s 2017 self-titled full length, an opus hailed as “widescreen Panavision, as sweeping and pretty as it is harshly powerful” by The Big Takeover. Lord Buffalo tackles the fears of looming end times not with analysis and commentary but by an embrace of the feeling of oblivion in all its incomprehensible majesty.
Call The Wolf Releases Video for “Black Moon”
The video was directed by Ryan Glover and shot in Toronto over the course of three days. “‘Black Moon’ is one of our songs on the heavier side, and we all felt it would make for a cool first single,” elaborates the band’s frontman and guitarist, Preston Moore. “Ryan really managed to capture the feeling of the song, while complimenting the energy of the band’s performance.” “Black Moon” is drawn from the band’s self-titled debut album, released in November 2019.
LOONY DROPS GORGEOUS NEW SINGLE – “NO!”
Fresh from the reveal of recent single WHiTE LiE mere weeks ago, Toronto based fast riser LOONY continues to shine with the reveal of brand new single NO!, taken from upcoming EP JOYRiDE. An interstellar left-soul cut showcasing LOONY’s otherworldly vocal range, the track serves as further testament as to why LOONY has been gaining acclaim from the likes of FADER, Stereogum, BBC Radio 1, Complex and more. A past tour mate of Rhye and from the same camp as BADBADNOTGOOD, LOONY looks a cast-iron bet as one to watch this year. The track arrives at a time of great uncertainty as we face the Covid-19 pandemic together. We’re hopeful that music can offer some respite to what everyone is going through. Speaking on the release, LOONY states:
Major Lazer debuts “Lay Your Head On Me” featuring Marcus Mumford
Marcus Mumford is the frontman of the Grammy-award winning band Mumford & Sons. Stepping out as a featured artist for the first time with this track, Mumford also just released a new charity single—a solo cover of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” originally made famous Gerry and The Pacemakers in the 1960s. After striking up a friendship with Diplo, the two began experimenting in the studio together and an early demo of “Lay Your Head On Me” was born.
Bad Pony return with new dose of intoxicating rock in ‘Forever My Love’
With a mischievous glint filtering throughout, Bad Pony mark their return for 2020 with a new banger in ‘Forever, My Love’. Driven by groove, intoxicating vocals and catchy indie melodies, the band proves that they’re ready and raring to go as a new chapter of music awaits.
DAPHNE GUINNESS – NEW SINGLE: ‘DEVIANT DISCO’
Daphne Guinness today releases a new single, ‘Deviant Disco’, the latest track to emerge from her forthcoming third studio album, ‘Revelations’, due for release on May 22, 2020 via Agent Anonyme/Absolute. Daphne recorded the album at Les Studios Saint Germain, Paris – working once again with David Bowie producer Tony Visconti, also at the helm for Guinness’ previous two critically-acclaimed albums, ‘Optimist in Black’ and ‘Daphne & The Golden Chord’.
SOUTH AFRICAN SUPERSTAR NASTY C – THE MOST-STREAMED RAPPER IN AFRICA – SIGNS TO DEF JAM RECORDINGS
Nasty C, the #1 most-streamed South African artist on Apple Music for four years in a row, has signed an exclusive contract with Def Jam Recordings through a joint venture with Universal Music Africa. Nasty C makes his official U.S. debut with “There They Go,” his brand new single premiering Thursday, March 26th at 4:30 p.m. (ET) with Ebro on Apple Music Beats1.
Jack River Talks to The Creative Independent on Adapting to Difficult Times
Musician, organizer, and activist Holly Rankin—aka Jack River—on balancing her life as a musician with working on climate change, maintaining an identity outside of your creative work, and why we should never underestimate our power to learn new things and change the world around us.
Hillary Capps Premieres New Music Video, a Pre-Covid Love Letter to NYC
The timely video for the latest single “The Way Back Home”, off of my current EP Waxing Moon and forthcoming full-length, is a nostalgic display of (pre-covid) NYC. A love letter to New York and all the dreamers the city is home to. The video was shot in one day entirely on an iPhone 11 Pro.
VATTICA premiere “BELIEVE” on V13, EP out TOMORROW via Villis
“BELIEVE” is a powerful alt-rock anthem about feeling fearful of the direction society is going, but still having faith in humanity’s potential. Right away, you will feel overwhelming waves of inspiration brought on by a unified chorus, driving guitars, and hints of sparkling synth work. “If you need something to ‘Believe’ in, then believe in Vattica. The energetic alt-rock group is back with a new anthem that dives deep into feeling fearful of the future.” V13 writes about the new single. Take a listen for yourself and BELIEVE.
You Better “Believe” that Vattica’s New Single Rocks [Premiere]
SUNDAY releases new single “ON A WAVE”
Inspired by the introspect of human connection and vulnerability, ‘On a Wave’ is the first single released by Sunday from his upcoming EP expected to drop later this year. “‘On A Wave’ is a summer electronic song that floats through upbeat melodies and soft synths to paint a picture of positive connections and nostalgic thoughts of sun-kissed moments and optimistic fun”, explains Sunday.
Billy Raffoul Releases New Song ‘Swimming in the Deep End’ Today on Interscope Records
Singer/songwriter Billy Raffoul releases new song “Swimming In The Deep End” today on Interscope Records. Co-written by Billy Raffoul, and produced by Raffoul and Morten Pilegaard, “Swimming In The Deep End” is available now at all digital retailers.
Teitur drops new single Clara with self-made video
“Clara,” I had just written with (US singer/writer) Griffin House in his garage in Nashville, Tennessee. We were playing guitars and goofing around with songs for our band called Otis Redneck, when Griffin’s FOUR-YEAR-OLD daughter Clara was riding around on her bike dressed in a SWAT team suit. We skipped what we were working on and described her in a song instead.
Marlin’s Dreaming Share “Outwards Crying” Video Via Clash
“Outwards Crying is about my urge to leave my hometown (Dunedin, NZ) and change my surroundings. For the video we wanted a gritty and off kilter accompaniment to the song, and it turned out to be shooting farm animals and old buildings around Dunedin, which I can’t explain why but seems fitting. I feel like this is our most heavy song on the upcoming album, not in terms of instrumentation, but more how confronting it is emotionally.”
Rory Taillon – New Song – “Welcome”
“My new song – “Welcome” – has a solemn and epic mood, with layers of harmonies and guitar parts building up to a climax of desperation and strength. I was exhausted dealing with my relationship with darkness, just wishing he would leave me and not return.”
Toronto’s Tafari Anthony – Entitled “Centerfold”
Tafari (pronounced Ta-far-eye) Anthony is a Toronto based artist whose music blends R&B, pop, and soul. He is a creator who embodies the spirit of the modern musician. Not just a musician, but a creator. Known for his sleek vocal tones, sultry melodies and music which oozes with personality, Tafari leaves listeners in awe – somewhat apt considering his name means “He who inspires awe”.
Tally Spear releases new single ‘Can’t Find What I’m Looking For’
‘Can’t Find What I’m Looking For’ is an energised, dark bassy pop track laced with a flippant rock attitude produced with Max Marlow (Kodaline, Declan McKenna). Tally’s brooding yet highflying vocals address the pursuit of happiness and being content in one’s self.
New music: Kygo ft Zara Larsson + Tyga ‘ Like It Is’ (Columbia Records).
“Like It Is” follows the release of Kygo’s “Higher Love” with Whitney Houston. The song has been a massive global hit, accumulated 651 million audio and video streams combined and charted at No. 2 on the UK Chart.
New Release Mapei ‘Diamond’
A true-blue musical chameleon, Mapei brings palpable soul and sonic versatility to a world where genre matters less and less. The Stockholm native soaks up influences – from hip-hop to dance-pop and Swedish club to gospel – and the results feel organic, timeless and positively exuberant. It’s music of experience – well-traveled and alive.
Quin NFN Releases New EP QUINCHO, Out Now On 10K Projects
Austin, TX rapper Quin NFN today releases his new EP, QUINCHO, out now on 10K Projects. The EP features the single “All Blues,” which has accumulated over 100k Spotify streams since its release last week. QUINCHO is a full-on showcase of Quin’s impressive versatility; a project that delivers his fan cherished turn-up anthems, like the rambunctious single “Ok Cool,” as well as melodic catchy tracks like “All Blues.”
RAVENSCRY Release ‘Mabye’ Video
RAVENSCRY is a female-fronted, melodic-metal band from Italy who are currently launching back onto the global metal scene with their highly-anticipated, new album “100”. To this day, they have released three full-length albums, charted in the Spotify metal charts; and stacked up streams in the millions for a number of their smash singles. They have also worked with numerous famous producers, who have crafted the sound for icons like Alice Cooper, Steve Vai, Marilyn Manson, In Flames and Megadeth. Following the release of a highly ambitious concept album, “The Invisible” (2017), RAVENSCRY are back. More energy. More melody. Even smarter lyrics. The latest evolution of their sound is one that stays true to the core of their sound, whilst still being extra accessible for new listeners.
VR experience from Costin Chioreanu
When this year’s Inferno Festival was cancelled due to the current Corona virus crisis also cancelled was the much-anticipated guided Virtual Reality tour “Midnight Cemetery” that was going to be brought to you by Costin Chioreanu and Adrian Tabacaru. The exhibition would have encompassed the entire story of the album “Afterlife Romance” by Chioreanu and Sofia Sarri, and would have allowed fans to enter the world of Costin Chioreanu’s art, enabling them to walk amongst, and through, elements of his artwork, and to interact with them at some levels.
LUVK Expresses Her Soul In New R&B Single “Chopped” [[NOW LIVE!]]
“Chopped” is extremely bold with emotion as LUVK rages about accepting the fate that this is the end of a spiraling relationship. She sings desperately and is drowning in the realization that she’s allowed this to happen by staying in a space that didn’t value her worth.
MAJOR LAZER AND MARCUS MUMFORD “LAY YOUR HEAD ON ME”
Marcus Mumford is the frontman of the Grammy-award winning band Mumford & Sons. Stepping out as a featured artist for the first time with this track, Mumford also just released a new charity single—a solo cover of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” originally made famous Gerry and The Pacemakers in the 1960s. After striking up a friendship with Diplo, the two began experimenting in the studio together and an early demo of “Lay Your Head On Me” was born.
Electropop mastermind By Land confronts labels and conventional beliefs in new cut
Björn Lindberg is the creative talent behind the solo project By Land. Ahead of the release of his debut album ‘I Shall Name You Björn’, the Swedish producer and songwriter drops new cut ‘Anyone Could Be Us.’
Platinum-selling Norwegian producer CLMD kicks off 2020 with new single ‘Be Happy’
6x-platinum-selling producer CLMD has marked his first release of 2020 with new single ‘Be Happy’, out now.
The single follows his last single ‘DANCE’ that accumulated over 25 million streams since its release in October 2019 and has peaked Top 10 in Norway, Top 30 in Sweden and Top 100 in Denmark and Finland.
ICYMI: Deeper share new single ‘The Knife’
Deeper’s highly anticipated sophomore LP Auto-Pain is out today on Fire Talk Records. The follow up to the band’s critically-acclaimed eponymous 2018 LP, the album was one of Bandcamp’s best selling indie albums during last Friday’s sale despite being a week out from release, and praise for the album has been coming from all quarters, including in a major Stereogum profile last week where the record was tagged as being “bigger, more ambitious and more direct in just about every way” then the band’s “already excellent” debut.
OUT TODAY | Pieces of Juno releases final album – Euthymia
Juno Jensen is in a genre all of her own – Northern Noir. This dark and dramatic sound is particularly Nordic, and came together following a number of years working as a musician and producer making instrumental electronic music. The Pieces of Juno project continues to develop Jensen’s song writing talents (at the same time she’s also the co-founder and creative director of Oslo’s feminist collective KOSO) and led to four cinematic, gothic records of self-knowledge and journeys through the mind: Kalopsia, Tacenda and Metanoia.
Spanish labels unite to raise money for hospitals in fight against Covid-19
It’s clear that in facing a global crisis such as that through which we are currently living with the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 virus around the world, we must look at our own communities and forge bonds that can help us through such times.
That is exactly what a group of 20 independent Spanish labels (soon to be more!) have done. Forming under the banner of Music For Gloves, labels such as Action Weekend Records, Family Spree Recordings, You Are The Cosmos, Bickerton and more have joined forces with a simple yet vitally important aim: to raise money to help provide hospitals with the gloves needed to treat patients suffering the effects of Covid-19.
TALK SHOW release debut EP “These People”
Talk Show today release their much-anticipated debut EP “These People”, making good on the promise they showed with early singles Fast & Loud, and Ankle Deep. Lead singles from the EP, “Banshee” and “Stress”, have further caught the imagination, seeing the band dive headfirst into an intense, hopeful and frustrated examination of modern living. Through the push and drive of tracks “Atomica” and “Petrolhead”, the lovelorn “Banshee”, and undoubted future-earworm “Stress”, “These People” pulls at tightened threads, shines a light into dark corners, under rocks, and finds a world – and people – worth fighting for. Love, adoration and frustration may be words that come to define “These People.”
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