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MOUNTAIN TAMER sign to HPS Records + new single unveiled!
Californian heavy psych mavericks MOUNTAIN TAMER have recently announced their signing with cult and fuzz rock label Heavy Psych Sounds, who will release the band’s third album Psychosis Ritual on September 25th. Preorder start now, with a first single available for streaming!
OVTLIER Premieres Official Music Video for “Buried Me Alive” on Revolver.com
“Buried Me Alive” is a personal favorite and great representation of Ovtlier. I chose to re-record Buried in 2019 (release in 2020) because I knew there was a lot of life left and it deserved to be heard. It was written by myself and Evan McKeever and produced by Justin “JD” de Blieck of Ice Nine Kills. It was a great experience to revisit a song from years ago only to see how much you grow as a musician and vocalist. It’s a test to oneself. Lyrically, the song is about my love for music but hate for the industry. It can almost take the love out of the art if you let it, chew you up and spit you out. Like life, we must roll with the punches and continue on” says Arena.
K Camp Releases Video For “Friendly Ft. Yung Bleu” Today
Multitalented Atlanta based hitmaker, K Camp released his final installment of his critically acclaimed album, K.I.S.S. 5 this past April. The 15-track project, which features star studded collaborations including Ari Lennox, 6lack, Jacques, among others, went on to land a spot on the Billboard 200 chart as well as receive attention from XXL, Complex, and ABC News. Today Camp shares the video for his track “Friendly ft. Yung Bleu,” which XXL recently dubbed as one of their “best new songs of the week.” Directed by Nfluence and Creedlife, in the steamy clip the southern natives rap on a tranquil and melodic beat contrasting the mood of their luminous surroundings.
N.B.S. & Snowgoons – Trapped In America 2 [Video Submission]
Still bothered by the racism, police brutality and injustice. N.B.S. x Snowgoons combine, to bring you their new single “Trapped In America 2” a follow up to their 2015 release “Trapped In America”! This has been an ongoing cycle that was once spoken about by the likes of Poor Righteousness Teachers, Public Enemy and KRS, to name a few. In 2020, with the increase of unsolved cases, COVID-19 restrictions on normalities, N.B.S. brings you an on time song that pays homage to some of the victims murdered by police and sheds light on how America truly feels about African-Americans. With an opening statement that says “America, showed us they don’t really love us, America, showed us how to hate our brothers”!
ZAEHD & CEO RELEASE NEW TRACK AND VIDEO “SPECIAL DELIVERY”
Today, the Youtube/TikTok rising rap duo ZaeHD & CEO release “SPECIAL DELIVERY,” the first track off their forthcoming EP GLOBAL WARNING, out July 1st via RCA Records. The EP pre-order is available now. The video was directed by Jason Linder and shot in Atlanta.
DEEPER GRAVES: BrooklynVegan Premieres “Leave This World” Video
Far removed from the metal output he is known for releasing over the past two decades or more, with DEEPER GRAVES, Wilson creates lush soundscapes and slow-paced rock movements that venture further into the realms of his post-punk, shoegaze, and alternative influences, with elements tracing to foundational acts like Bauhaus and Joy Division.
Radio Chart Toppers The Unlikely Candidates Release New Single “High Low”
“‘High Low’ is about isolation, loneliness and longing for human connection. We’re all still here for one another even when we can’t be together,” states Unlikely Candidates frontman Kyle Morris.
CHIEF STATE’s ‘Tough Love’ Now Available on Vinyl via Mutant League Records
Mutant League Records has announced a limited 12″ vinyl release of ‘Tough Love’ the latest effort from Vancouver pop-punk band Chief State.
17-Year-Old Dominican Rapper Justin Rarri Releases His Long-Awaited Banger “2 Seater” Today
Earlier this year young rising artist, Justin Rarri began to tease new music by sharing snippets with his fans on Instagram. After sharing “2 Seater” they instantly demanded the full version. Today marks the day he releases the track in its entirety – a summer banger which features a sample of the legendary bachata artist, Luis Vargas’ song “Loco de Amor.” Along with the straight-talking song the Bronx native unveils a complementary video directed by Sam Brave. The visual, shot in Miami offers an inside look into the up-and-comers world, flaunting his braggadocious energy by taking charge of a spellbinding situation.
SUPREME UNBEING RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO ‘YOU’LL NEVER MAKE IT’ TODAY VIA EMP LABEL GROUP
SUPREME UNBEING is a mysterious rock/metal band led by vocalist/prophet Zac Red who acts as the physical form of our collective consciousness, the ambient quantum entanglement of our most personal thoughts. After observing the world for some 30 years, he has assembled his fellow prophets D. Vine, Unknown and Al Mytee to shed some light over our present existence through the medium of heavy riffs, astounding solos, and philosophically intriguing lyrics.
21-year-old pop singer BATHSHEBA shares incredible “Hit ‘N’ Run” video with Northern Transmissions
The song about unrequited love takes the listener on a journey of emotions: from vulnerability in the verses, to frustration in the pre-choruses and full-on girl power in the choruses. The variations in BATHSHEBA’s vocals are supported by a bass-driven production with a steady drum-beat, the coolness of which leads the listener to make associations to tracks such as Tove Lo’s ‘Cool Girl’. Although the lyrics of the song display all of BATHSHEBA’s self-doubt, the powerful top lines leaves the listener with a feeling, that BATHSHEBA will get through her heartbreak and come out on the other side stronger than ever – and help any girl in the same situation through her struggles as well.
Astari Nite Release Their New Music Video “Leave the Winter on the Ground”
From their new album Here Lies, which was released in May, Astari Nite releases the music video for their song Leave the Winter on the Ground. The music video pays tribute to those who inspired or supported them along their journey. Vocalist Mychael explains what inspired the song itself..
Nightly Releases Official Video for “you should probably just hang up”
Nashville-based band Nightly released the official video for their quarantine-written single, “you should probably just hang up,” out everywhere now. The video, shot and directed by longtime creative collaborator Zach Pigg, premiered yesterday on Atwood Magazine.
Premiere: Nightly Find Escapist Fun in Video for ‘you should probably just hang up’
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Profligate – “Hang Up” Video & ‘Too Numb to Know’ LP Announce
Too Numb to Know showcases Profligate continuing to shirk the heavy electronics of his early years for razor sharp pop. On 2018’s Somewhere Else, Noah Anthony delivered dark pop gems while adding live instrumentations, reinvigorating his songwriting and sonic palette. This new song-driven approach gained praise from Resident Advisor, Pitchfork, Bandcamp Daily and The Wire, exposing Profligate to new listeners.
LIL LOADED ENLISTS MEMPHIS RAPPER NLE CHOPPA FOR THE OFFICIAL REMIX TO “6LOCC 6A6Y”
Lil Loaded returns with a remix and video to his breakout track, “6locc 6a6y,” ft. buzzing Memphis rapper NLE Choppa. The song itself served as the title track for Lil Loaded’s debut mixtape 6locc 6a6y and tallied over 20 million Spotify streams as the project garnered upwards of 43 million total streams to date. The video, which premiered today on YouTube, was directed by frequent NLE collaborator waterwippeneven.
The Range & Tourist Team Up For Single “Last”
The Range & Tourist are teaming up for “Last”, a bittersweet electronic track built around a chopped up, processed vocal line. ”Last” shows off both artist’s ability to blend warm sounds with pulsing electronics and sampled live instruments to create deeply textural, subtly euphoric music.
VOIDCEREMONY: Entropic Reflections Continuum: Dimensional Unravel LP By California Death Outfit Now Streaming
Ramona, California-based death metal sect VOIDCEREMONY presents their debut LP, Entropic Reflections Continuum: Dimensional Unravel. The band, featuring members of Ascended Dead and others, is joined by Damon Good (Mournful Congregation, Stargazer) on fretless bass on their first album.
L’Orange & Solemn Brigham Announce “Marlowe 2” (Plus Free Single)
Solemn Brigham works tracks like Mike Tyson works sparring partners – relentlessly. Luckily, L’Orange puts more moves in his beats than a Kevin Rooney training session. The combination is something so fresh it leaves you leaning, bewildered like you caught a leaping left hook. North Carolina producer L’Orange has gone beyond the comparisons and cleared his own lane on production that is at once recognizable and entirely different each time out.
OLIVIA O’BRIEN AND 24KGOLDN RELEASE BRAND NEW “JOSSLYN (REMIX VIDEO)”
Singer/songwriter Olivia O’Brien keeps her unstoppable roll going with new music video for “Josslyn (Remix)” featuring rapper 24kGoldn. This is the first collaboration between two of the most promising rising artists which is poised to be an instant hit. As she always does, Olivia brings her glittering pop prowess to the track and shows just why she’s considered one of the finest songwriters around. With her reputation for crafting emotional pop bangers, she solicits the help of singer and rapper 24kGoldn to paint a poignant portrait of someone who knows they’ve done wrong. 24kGoldn’s energetic verse drifts naturally into a wistful register that is guaranteed to pull on the iciest of heartstrings, but the unfaithful lover’s plea is nonetheless shrugged off by O’Brien’s empowering chorus.
Smokepurpp Throws Down At His House in “Chopstix” Video
Florida rapper Smokepurpp specializes in quick-hitting, bass-heavy party anthems. Coming through with a visual from his recent project Florida Jit, Purpp shares “Chopstix.” Produced by CBMIX (Lil Pump, Juice WRLD, Kanye West), “Chopstix” is a proudly uncouth slapper, as Purpp works a triplet cadence to brag about his life as a successful young rapper: “I’ll show you a thing, yeah, that we Benihana’s the way we keep chopsticks.” In the video, Purpp gathers Lil Mosey and several others in his L.A. mansion for a rager, as he dances on table tops and swishes some jump shots. Directed by DreVegas, “Chopsticks” follows last week’s eye-popping animated video for “Tide Pen” ft. Jack Harlow.
THE RANGE RELEASES “LAST” ON MONDAY RECORDS
“”Last” to me, is a reflection on grief. I started this track with James a few years ago, and while writing it we noticed that we were hearing the lyric differently, I was hearing “you know you’re lost” whereas James was hearing “you know you last”. The duality of that truth resonated with me, as both meanings are applicable when someone leaves us. It has struck a more personal chord recently, as recently one of my dearest friends passed away very suddenly.” – Tourist
MainVest Statement on Great Scott from CEO, Nick Mathews
Today we were forwarded a letter from the legal counsel representing Oak Hill Properties LLC, the landlord of 1222 Commonwealth Avenue where Great Scott has been a Boston institution for over 40 years, saying that they have entered into an LOI with another tenant. MainVest requested an audience with Oak Hill through their legal counsel, which was denied.
From the beginning of the campaign, it was communicated that all applications for the space at 1222 Commonwealth Avenue would be considered. Our understanding is that Carl Lavin submitted an application in the first week of June, which was never acknowledged, discussed, or followed up on until the rejection letter was sent today. With nearly $200,000 raised from 500+ local investors voting with their wallets for the future of Great Scott and two months remaining on the campaign, we believe that the commercial viability of Great Scott assuming the lease aligns with the outpouring of market validation from the community.
Prepare to be “Paralyzed” by Billboard-featured Alt-Rock Artist/Brain Tumor Survivor, Darro’s Emotionally-Charged New Single
It’s not unusual for young artists to overcome hardship. In many cases, it’s character-building. But few will ever face obstacles quite as daunting as those that confronted Darro. While studying music in Spain, the pop-punk singer-songwriter was diagnosed with a serious brain tumor. After surgery, treatment, and an arduous recovery, he’s made it out the other side, and he’s singing and playing as exuberantly as he ever has. But an experience like that leaves indelible marks on a person’s psyche. Some artists might run from that, or try to obscure it; Darro, forthright as he is, is determined to use his platform to inspire others to stand up to the challenges that confront them.
Prepare to be “Paralyzed” by Darro’s Emotionally-Charged New Single [Premiere]
Looms unveil new single “My Stupid Life” via American Songwriter
After a summer tour in 2017 with Looms, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sharif Mekawy came home to the end of a relationship. This heartbreak led to a month wherein he confined himself to a month of writing music on his roof.
Now, that time has gone on to inform Looms’ third full-length, The Way Up, out now via Good Eye Records. Joined by Harry Morris Jr. (guitar), Andy Murray (bass) and Harry Louis Cozza (drums), the ten-song album grapples with the life-consuming churn of lost love, “what ifs?” and rose-colored memories that warp over time.
Defecto Returns This Fall With Their Third Album “Duality”
Just a year after the release of their debut, Defecto were offered supporting slots for both Metallica and Rammstein. Defecto played numerous sold out shows, both domestic as well as around Europe. In addition, they also played some of Europe’s biggest rock festivals. This gave the band a reputation of being a solid live act. The millions of streams that Defecto has reached in their career so far also show that there is something deeper and more meaningful in their music that the fans love about Defecto.
TAYO SOUND RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE ‘COLD FEET’
The track, a perfect slice of woozy pop, was produced by Courage (Ray BLK, Lava La Rue) and has visuals brought together by Bedroom (1975, Beabadoobee). The debut track delves into Tayo’s earliest romantic relationship and the finishing line he knew it had to have, even before it got there;
New Music: Eli Gosling shares ‘Criminal Love’ rel 25.6.2020
‘Criminal Love’ (rel 25.6.2020 via Goldun Egg Records) is the second single from Eli Gosling, taken from his debut EP ‘Blue Romance’ rel September 2020. The Surrey based artist draws inspiration from his immediate surroundings, relationships, skate parks, movies and urban art.
Jamie Mathias shares video for new single ‘Better Man’
Jamie Mathias has released the video for his brand new single ‘Better Man’. The new song from the Brighton-based singer/songwriter is a deeply honest pop track inspired by a troubled childhood upbringing.
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