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RED CAIN Release New Official Video/Short Film ‘Juliet’
Canadian progressive metal Red Cain have released their latest official video from their latest album Kindred: Act I. Juliet is effectively a short film created by Rik Zak & Jun Ren. It’s already won various awards including 2 independent short awards and an honorable mention on the Global Shorts winner 2020.
Coops announces his forthcoming album Crimes Against Creation with new single ‘Laws Of Nature’
North London lyricist Coops drops his new single ‘Laws Of Nature’ ahead of his forthcoming album, ‘Crimes Against Creation’ coming via High Focus Records on 9th July. Seeing himself as a social commentator, Coops continuously draws inspiration from everything around him and is feeling more inspired than ever. Having signed to the label in 2018 he has already released 2 poignant albums and continues to create at rapid speed.
ZASKA’s “My Whole Heart” Is The Hug We All Need
Max Zaska’s newest collaboration is his biggest yet and the video for “My Whole Heart (feat. Tolü Makay, God Knows & The Isolation Choir)” is like a warm hug.
“The message of the song is that life is fragile so we have to live for today, embrace our true self, and always cherish the community around us (even when we can’t physically see them),” Zaska explains.
TS GRAYE RELEASES NEW TRACK AND ANIMATED VIDEO‘WRONG ONE’
Influenced by the cathartic yet upbeat music of the likes of SZA and 6LACK, ‘Wrong One’ juxtaposes Graye’s signature smoky vocals with bass-laden production by Bhav. The hyperreal video co-designed by the artist herself depicts Graye reclaiming her power after getting her heart broken. Subtleties in the imagery such as astrological symbols and a Kill Bill inspired catsuit allude to Graye’s self-confessed “bad bitch” mentality, resulting in a video that is both cosmic and empowering.
LARRY PINK THE HUMAN release new single ‘MIGHT DELETE LATER’
The track premiered on the Radio 1 Indie Show with Jack Saunders last night who said, “LARRY PINK THE HUMAN has struck something really special with this sound, I mean the melodies are those kind of catchy britpop choruses that made that genre so big in the 90s, but the production just time-travels it through to 2020 to put it out there in its own league, I really feel close to this because of how it channels everything that I love about classic guitar music, but also pushes the boundaries at exactly the same time.”
New > Gimbrère announces EP on Denis Sulta’s label > ‘Breakbeat Passage’ EP
Next up on Denis Sulta’s expertly selected vinyl label is a 3 track EP from 24 year-old Amsterdam DJ and producer Gimbrère.
Gimbrère’s love of dance music was sparked when he met 90s Dutch DJ legend Dimitri and caught his set at long-running Amsterdam techno festival Awakening at their 15th anniversary party in 2012. He shifted his focus from solely DJing to production of electronic (house)music from that point.
Fantastic Negrito releases powerful new video ‘How Long?’
The track confronts those behind school shootings, police brutality and other acts of senseless violence. Negrito holds a mirror up to society at large and asks “why have people become disconnected from humanity, and how has our current culture become a fertile environment for this behavior?”
ANTHONY HAMILTON RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “BACK TOGETHER” FEATURING RICK JAMES
With over 50 million albums globally and proclaimed a “national treasure” by the Los Angeles Times, GRAMMY® Award-winning multiplatinum singer, songwriter, producer, actor, author, and R&B icon Anthony Hamilton, releases the official music video for “Back Together” [feat. Rick James].
EADES release ‘Forget What You Want’
Juxtaposing dark, anxiety-ridden themes against the sounds of an indie summer classic, Leeds New Wave 5-piece Eades reveal snappy new single ‘Forget What You Want’, and announce debut EP ‘Microcosmic Things’ – out July 10th via their own Bam Bam Records.
Egomunk releases haunting ‘Radio Hum’ video
Egomunk has released the video for his new song ‘Radio Hum’. The video finalises a trilogy of visuals to accompany the recently released Only One EP.
‘Radio Hum’ is a dark unnerving track which builds through a blend of pulsating beats and interchangeably brooding, dissonant and infectiously melodic guitar lines, set against half-spoken, hauntingly hollow and distorted vocals which address the battle of inner demons.
Country Musician Justin McCormick Pens Heartfelt Ballad with Video, “Can’t Take That,” Dedicated to Class of 2020
Country music recording artist Justin McCormick is one of many high school seniors whose final semester came to an unexpected end as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the class of 2020 country artist from South Bend released a heartfelt tribute song and video called “Can’t Take That,” not only for his fellow classmates, but for all seniors everywhere facing similar circumstances.
Mikoh – my new song, “Do You Hear Me Now?”
“At first, my new song, “Do You Hear Me Now?” was inspired by someone being far away, gone for a while. It sparked an interest in writing a song about reaching out.
I quickly turned this track into an introspective song about not acting like yourself, and not in a good way. “Do You Hear Me Now?” is about putting yourself in situations where you don’t belong, and acting like someone you don’t recognize. Listen now on your preferred streaming platform.”
GBV Share “My Valuable Hunting Knife” Video Via Funny Or Die
Today, Guided By Voices have shared the video for “My Valuable Hunting Knife” exclusively with Funny or Die. With this video, comes the announcement of the 25th anniversary vinyl edition of Alien Lanes out later this summer. The videos was directed & edited by Mike Postalakis and features comedians, Justin Abarca, Nate Corddry, Rob Corddry, John Forest, Rich Fulcher, Brian Huskey, Seth Morris, and Jessica Renee Russell.
Watch Deerhoof’s Fan-Made Video For “The Loved One”
Deerhoof today released a video for “The Loved One” celebrating this week’s release of their new album Future Teenage Cave Artists (Joyful Noise Recordings), which just debuted as the #1 Most Added album at NACC (North American College and Community Radio Chart) and has already earned early rave reviews from Loud & Quiet (9/10), Exclaim! (9/10), Uncut (4/5), Mojo (4/5), and more.
Brandi Carlile virtual concert confirmed for Monday
Brandi Carlile will perform her GRAMMY Award-winning breakthrough album By The Way, I Forgive You in its entirety this coming Monday, June 1 at 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT via Veeps.com. Held on her birthday, the virtual concert is Carlile’s first full public performance held during quarantine with all proceeds benefiting her band and crew.
XIBALBA: Años En Infierno LP Streaming At Cvlt Nation
Pomona, California-based metallic hardcore powerhouse XIBALBA this week unleashes their anxiously anticipated fourth LP, Años En Infierno, through Southern Lord. On the eve of its release, the entire album is now streaming exclusively at Cvlt Nation, and this evening, the band will launch a massive livestream assault in support of the record.
Hear the Fiery Rage of XIBALBA ‘Años En Infierno’ Full Album Stream
TUNE IN: New Years Day To Premiere “Skeletons” Music Video
New Years Day announces the premiere of their music video for “Skeletons” via YouTube Live today, May 28th at 3PM PDT. Ash Costello (frontwoman) and Nikki Misery (guitar) will join the livestream early at 2:30PM PDT for a Q&A with fans in advance of the premiere.
Tayla Parx returns with latest single “Dance Alone” + New album Coping Mechanisms due later this year
“‘Dance Alone’ is about that deep desire to connect with someone in order to cope. We all have that special someone who makes us feel things where we literally ache for them or feel for them. It’s about human connection, which we all desperately need right now, and how we realize we are not alone,” says Parx.
“Pure” follows their latest single (and the 7″ A-side) “Dissolve” that came out in late April to critical acclaim across the board, with post-punk.com going so far as to say, “Our cup overfloweth, as one of the best of the best of the new generative of post-punk bands, North Carolina’s Secret Shame, are back with their brand new single “Dissolve.” Previously, Secret Shame earned our Editor in Chief’s number one spot for the best album of 2019. This is a band with an impressive dynamic range who will not be pigeonholed, leaping from positive-punk to proto-shoegaze alternative rock circa The Cure and Jesus and Mary Chain 1985. And it works!”
Los Angeles-based Venezuelan-American Singer-Songwriter Kat Meoz Returns with Gritty New Single “Back For More” out June 3rd on CloudKid
Los Angeles-based Venezuelan-American singer-songwriter, composer, producer Kat Meoz returns with her gritty new single titled “Back For More” on June 3rd via CloudKid. In-your-face stadium-sized noise, mixed with an irresistible touch of gritty pop is exactly what you can expect from the majestic self-titled rockstar, Kat Meoz.
New video: Swedish dreampop artist Rebecka Reinhard shares video for new single ‘Whale’
After releasing her stunning new single Whale on May 12th via Crowds and Power, Swedish dream pop artist Rebecka Reinhard has now returned to share the official video for her impactful new offering.
CLINTON KANE SHARES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else”
Filmed while Kane is self-isolating in Amsterdam, the visual follows Clinton as he is left alone to reflect on the end of a relationship.
Clinton began 2020 with a bang by teaming up with Martin Garrix on the DJ/producer’s smash “Drown.” “i don’t want to watch the world end with someone else” follows the release of “Fix It To Break It,” another signature emotive ballad from the 20-year-old. Stay tuned for more from Clinton coming soon!
Melody Unveils New Single from Upcoming “Teacher’s Pet” EP for Lauren Records
Melody Caudill is a 16 year old singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Coming from a musical family, and learning how to play piano at the ripe age of four, she’s been immersed in the creative world of songwriting since before she was in kindergarten. After picking up the ukulele at 13, learning guitar became the natural next step. With inspirations from artists like Priscilla Ahn, Phoebe Bridgers, and Elliott Smith, Caudill writes with a certain sense of vulnerability and confidence.
PJ HARVEY: ‘DRY’ and ‘DRY – Demos’
UMe/Island and Beggars today announce a comprehensive reissue campaign which will see PJ Harvey’s entire back catalog – plus her two albums in collaboration with John Parish – released on vinyl over the next 12 months. For the first time, each of PJ Harvey’s album demos will be available as a stand-alone album on digital and vinyl.
This catalog project will celebrate every aspect of Harvey’s recording career and afford a comprehensive and exciting look at the evolution of one of the most singular and extraordinary artists of modern times.
TAYLA PARX DOESN’T WANT TO “DANCE ALONE”
“Dance Alone is about that deep desire to connect with someone in order to cope,” notes Parx. “We all have that special someone who makes us feel things where we literally ache for them or feel for them. It’s about human connection, which we all desperately need right now, and how we realize we are not alone.”
Watch the lockdown inspired video for Codeko’s new single
Codeko delivers arguably the most affecting record of his career to date: a powerful, emotional anthem written at a testing time for the young artist, now accompanied by a video that will resonate with anyone who’s experienced the tedium of lockdown.
Trapt PREMIERES “Make It Out Alive” Video
American rock band, TRAPT, has released their patriotic lyric video for single “Make It Out Alive”. The band announced that they will release their new record titled SHADOW WORK on July 3rd via The Label Group/INgrooves. The first 3 singles “Make It Out Alive,” “Tell Me How You Really Feel,” and “Far Enough Away” will be instant gratification tracks along with a Jewel cover “Save Your Soul” which is only available when you pre-order the digital album.
SUNNY OZELL Releases “Not Afraid,” Latest Single From Her ‘Overnight Lows’ Album
The aptly titled new track–marked by its defiant sentiment in the unprecedented situation the world presently finds itself in–espouses a powerful message amidst isolation, fear and the different types of thoughts that creep up and plague us all with worry when we can’t sleep. SUNNY’s strong personality permeates stand-out production, resolute groove and message of boldness. “Not Afraid” follows the album’s last single “All That I Am,” which debuted earlier this year at AMERICAN SONGWRITER; the video for that track has already garnered more than half a million views.
TED WHEN (former Mansions On The Moon frontman) RELEASES NEW TRACK, “EYES CLOSED”
Ted When says, “‘Eyes Closed’ is about unrequited love. That feeling of regret in never telling a person how you really feel and thinking about how things could’ve been different.”
