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GUCCI MANE DROPS “LIFERS (FEAT. KEY GLOCK, FOOGIANO & OLA RUNT)” MUSIC VIDEO
GUCCI MANE PRESENTS: SO ICY SUMMER celebrates Gucci Mane’s The New 1017 record label and his first signees: Foogiano, Pooh Shiesty, Big Scarr, and So Icy Girlz (K Shiday & Enchanting). The seasoned A&R who’s often credited with helping establish now hugely successful artists is taking his eye for the next big thing to his own label. Rising ATL-based artist Foogiano became the first artist signed to Gucci Mane’s The New 1017, and his signing was soon followed by even more fresh talent hand chosen by Atlanta rap icon Gucci Mane.
J. ALVAREZ BUSCA SU “LOCATION” PARA VOLVER A VERLA
De la serie “El Jonson”, el cantante urbano J. Álvarez lanza hoy, como todos los viernes un tema. La canción “Location” producida por Eliot El Mago de Oz, es la canción #14 de esta serie, que tendrá un total de 24 temas. “Side A” de “El Jonson” ya esta disponible con los 12 primeros temas que se lanzaron y incluye “Vamos a Prender”, “Monotonía”, “Clavada”, “Chikita”, “Abusa”, “Se Suponía”, “La Cura”, “Soy Malo”, “Me Da Lo Mismo Remix”, “Mátame”, “Muchacha Remix”, X “Deja”.
“Location” es el segundo tema de “Side B” y este tema romántico habla de atravesar una aventura con alguien pero que no se entere nadie, el esta buscando su “Location” para volver a verla. “El Dueño del Sistema” no tiene limites cuando se trata de imaginación y originalidad, su marca es solida y el apoyo de sus seguidores “Los Alvaristas” es genuino y impresionante.
VALENTINA CY MAKES MAJOR LABEL DEBUT WITH “BAD” HER FIRST TRACK & MUSIC VIDEO ON ISLAND RECORDS
Valentina Cy, the Los Angeles-bred singer-songwriter whose soulful pop sensibility won the hearts of tastemakers when it surfaced on her Unmanageable debut EP and breakout track “Powerful” last year, now makes her major label track + video debut with “Bad,” available at all platforms today via Island Records. “Bad,” a folksy pop track written by Valentina and [Mike Posner collaborator] blackbear, was produced by blackbear and Aaron Harmon. “Bad” will be followed by a new track + video from Valentina every month from now through the summer and fall.
The Next Great American Novelist share new single + video “Gravity’s Rainbow” from forthcoming album ‘Careless Moon’
Brooklyn-based indie rock band, The Next Great American Novelist (aka NGAN), share their new single, “Gravity’s Rainbow,” from their forthcoming, sophomore record, Careless Moon. Today, they also announce their forthcoming album’s release date for October 2, 2020. The Deli NYC calls their music “nerd rock-inflected” and compares NGAN to both Queen and Weezer. BTR Today says the band “blends dreamy, melodic indie rock with hints of sun-kissed pop in a way that feels somewhat more West Coast than Brooklyn in a super refreshing way.”
UK electro MADDOX JONES shares vibrant debut EP ‘Headspace’
The five-track EP follows up on a string of singles – the recently released afterparty anthem “My House” and the kaleidoscopic “Headspace,” the EP’s title track and Maddox Jones’ first release as a solo artist – which received praise from likes of American Songwriter, SPIN, Complete Music Update and It’s All Indie, among others.
SO ICY GIRLZ DROP SUGARY MUSIC VIDEO FOR “LEFT ON READ”
So Icy Girlz (K Shiday and Enchanting) are treating fans with a sweet music video for “Left On Read.” The independent girl anthem appeared on Gucci Mane’s highly-anticipated compilation mixtape, GUCCI MANE PRESENTS: SO ICY SUMMER.
Watch: Jovi Skyler channels 90’s heroes for anthemic grunge
We Went to the Zoo comes off the back of Jovi Skyler debut self-titled EP released in mid April of this year; a distorted jaunt of twisted post-grunge structures and incisive takes on the surrounding world. The EP’s lead single Gia made the Triple J Unearthed’s punk charts and ultimately charted at no.2 on the 19th of April 2020. Gia also received support throughout Australia’s Community Radio Network and on some international radio stations in Japan, Germany, Canada, the UK and USA.
JON Z LE PIDE PERDON A SU PUBLICO POR LA ESPERA DE SU PRODUCCION DISCOGRAFICA CON ESTE EP “PERDONEN LA ESPERA”
El cantante de Trap y Latin Drill lanza hoy junto a Chosen Few Emerald Entertainment, su EP titulado “Perdonen La Espera”, album que contiene 13 canciones y featurings con los artistas Bryant Myers, Jory, Ñengo Flow, Noriel, Juhn El All Star, Myke Towers, Russ Millions, entre otros. El primer sencillo que el cantante lanzo de este EP fue “Natti, Karol, Becky”, tema y video musical con Kevvo que estuvo trending los días de lanzamiento y ya cuenta con mas de 6 millones de visitas en YouTube.
NEW: Neon Trees Drop New Single ‘Mess Me Up’ Ahead of July 24 Album Release
“‘Mess Me Up’ is the gut punch of our new album,” provides Neon Trees’ lead, Tyler Glenn on the single. “It’s a plea to not let the pain of a break-up linger, set to the tune of a slow dance.” No stranger to introspection and deep reflection, Glenn goes on, “All the questioning, the long days and nights spent wondering. I’m begging to not let it go on longer than it needs to. What I love tonally is it sounds like that one last dance on prom night before we end it all. If you’re gonna mess me up, get me addicted, ruin a few good years of my life–Act like you know me and don’t do it slow.”
Toronto’s Soft Set team up with Ride’s Mark Gardener on ‘Never Die’
Toronto-based dreampop melodic indie rock duo Soft Set present their debut single ‘Never Die’, mixed in Oxford, UK by Ride frontman and celebrated producer Mark Gardener in his recently-launched world-class OX4 Sound Studio.
The accompanying video was created and edited by Heidi Athay. This is the lead track from their forthcoming debut EP ‘Love and Dancing’.
Soft Set is a songwriting and music collaboration between James Gray and Nathan Athay, two life-long friends who became musical collaborators years after growing up together in Barrie and then Toronto, Ontario.
Hear Oceanator’s new single “I Would Find You”
The track premiered yesterday via Under the Radar, where Okusami says about the track: “It’s a synth-y, vibey rock song. It’s about taking care of the people you love in dangerous or hard times. It’s a platonic love song to a friend at the end of the world.”
Naps The Great – Track: Chasing Ghosts
Chasing Ghosts is the first release from the project called Naps The Great by songwriter Matthew Van Gasbeck. The lyrics pertain to pursuing a dream. Fighting with the idea that following your self anointed purpose may be holding you back from unexpected joys. The music is acoustic guitar and electric piano driven with an orchestral surprise.
Afel Bocoum premieres new track “Dakamana,”
The track is from Bocoum’s upcoming album Lindé, executive produced by Blur + Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn and World Circuit Records’ Nick Gold and featuring performances by Tony Allen and Joan as Police Woman, among others. The record is out on Sept 4 via World Circuit, add’l info is here: http://sacksco.com/pr/afel_bocoum.html
Los Angeles Punk Outfit Model Child Announces Debut Album ‘Dropout’ Releasing September 25
Model Child has announced the September 25th release of Dropout, the infectious ripper of a debut album from LA-based musician and songwriter Danny Parker. Known for writing songs for artists including Britney Spears and Jessie Ware, as well as working with acclaimed indie acts including Surfbort, Claud, Hatchie and Dave Sitek, Model Child is Parker’s guitar-driven indie rock project steeped in the alternative and grunge sound of ’90s counterculture with a slant. Dropout opens with the addictive and frenetic first track “Strawberry Bowl,” released today. Buzz Bands LA featured it this morning, calling it “a rapturously sticky guitar jam whose chorus delivers on its titular sweetness.”
DEMPSEY HOPE – NEW SONG “TIME FLIES” OUT NOW
Seattle-based emerging artist Dempsey Hope just released his new track “Time Flies” to mass excitement. The track, which took on a life of its own when Dempsey engaged his core fan base on TikTok to insert their own story into the lyrics, garnered over half a million US audio streams in its first week. Dempsey, who has been called “an unbelievable talent” by Lyrical Lemonade, just inked a deal with RCA Records and will be rolling out a slew of new music over the coming months.
Singer-Songwriter Marshall Lewis Returns with ‘Sway’
Marshall Lewis is a Pittsburgh born singer songwriter. Marshall’s music career began at just six years old, when he found his Dad’s guitar collecting dust in the attic. From that moment on has spent his life playing, writing, and performing. From being the young boy who would accompany his dad to “gigs” at dive-bars, to leading worship bands as a teenager, and being a frontman for several cliché high school bands, Lewis’ way to navigate life has always been through music.
GEIST & THE SACRED ENSEMBLE: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Closed Eye” Video From Pacific Northwest Doom Folk Collective
Doom folk collective GEIST & THE SACRED ENSEMBLE today releases their video for “Closed Eye.” Now playing at Decibel Magazine, the entrancing track comes by way of the band’s Waning Hymns full-length, set for release on July 31st via Scry Recordings.
“ROAD TO FAST 9” CONTINUES WITH “HOW 2 RIDE” BY KINGMOSTWANTED
Coming soon, “ROAD TO FAST 9” will carry on the FAST & FURIOUS saga’s long history of equally explosive musical releases with a collection of all-new tracks inspired by the hugely popular film series. The mixtape was first revealed last month with the premiere of YoungBoy Never Broke Again Feat. Lil Baby’s “One Shot,” along with the latest singles, “Convertible Burt” by Tory Lanez & Kevin Gates and “Red & Yellow” by Lil Skies.
WILLIAM SHATNER Joins CANNED HEAT On New Version Of “LET’S WORK TOGETHER!”
In 1969, songwriter and recording artist Wilbert Harrison released “Let’s Work Together” amidst unprecedented social strife and racial tensions in America. The song was a clarion call to “every boy, girl, woman and man” to join the burgeoning social movements that promoted peace, justice and equality and a declaration that “Together we will stand, divided we’ll fall.” The following year, Southern California hippie blues band Canned Heat released their own version of the song, which became a major hit and amplified Harrison’s call to action and unity. Now, that same band has teamed up with famed actor and musical interpretationist William Shatner for a much-needed revival of the spirit of unity found in this song.
YUNGBLUD Premieres New Song “Strawberry Lipstick,” Video Co-Stars Jesse Jo Stark
Directed by Christian Breslauer (Roddy Ricch, Tory Lanez, Marshmello) the “Strawberry Lipstick” video stars YUNGBLUD, his band, and L.A.-based singer/songwriter Jesse Jo Stark. With a whirlwind intensity true to YUNGBLUD’s chaotic charisma, the visual places him in a series of outlandish scenarios: mixing it up in a boxing ring, dancing in a custom Union Jack dress, lounging in a bathtub full of strawberries alongside Stark. A perfect foil to YUNGBLUD, Stark is a captivating presence.
So Cal Pop-Punk/Ska/Rockers Victory Kid Debuting New Single and Music Video “Stepping Out”
The video was directed by Adam Fynke, and stars America’s Next Top Model winner Jourdan Miller, Charley Rossman (Superbad, CSI) and Claire Montgomery.
jxdn RELEASES NEW TRACK “SO WHAT!”
Today, breakout artist jxdn debuts his much buzzed about track “So What!” – available everywhere now. With jxdn’s distinct vocals layered atop Travis Barker’s unmistakable drums, “So What!” offers a modern take on the pop punk sounds of the early 2000s.
Will Powers – “RIVERS”
My family owns a cottage on the French River, and in recent years I’ve become more aware of its history as an important trading route in early colonial times. I’ve often thought about the significance of us occupying that land, which is now a pristine provincial park.
Living in the twenty-first century amidst a pervasive ignorance of colonial history has pushed me to learn about the general circumstances that enabled us to be there today, and obliges me to convey a message of respect to that place.
AUDIOMACK EXPANDS ITS INFLUENCE GLOBALLY WITH ANNOUNCEMENT OF NIGERIA OFFICE OPENING
Fulfilling a truly global vision, preeminent artist-first music streaming platform Audiomack plants its flag in Africa with the opening of a new office in Nigeria. Billboard exclusively broke the big news today.
OUT TODAY: Eclectic EP from Austin-Based Alt- Rockers The Dragon Berries via The Big Takeover
Creating an eclectic soundscape, the group’s influences range from 60’s, 70’s, and 90’s rock to modern hip-hop, including inspirations like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Jimi Hendrix, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.
Billboard-featured Alt-Rock Artist/Brain Tumor Survivor, Darro’ Announces Emotionally-Charged Video via Ghost Cult Magazine
To say Darro Chea, aka alt/rock songwriter/guitarist, Darro, has faced an uphill battle would be an understatement. Three days after returning to the US from grad school abroad, the Asian-American musician and producer was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The rehabilitation process sent him back to square one, having to learn to speak, chew, and sing all over again. Telling his story through music, Darro was featured on Billboard for his video, “You’re Not Insane” and continues to share more music based on his experiences, including in his new video/song “Paralyzed,” out today!
Ekat Bork – ‘DRIVING MY MUSTANG’
A touch of positivity in this difficult period.
New Release from Stan Simon “Songs From Strange Places” On Slammin Media
Stan Simon began writing songs at an early age in Toronto, Ontario crafting poignant melodies on a broken classical guitar from his father. Largely influenced by vintage folk and country records, Simon delivers earnest lyrics, sung with a vocal prowess, sharp harmonica and a rustic acoustic sound that resonates through your body. His upcoming third album, “Songs from Strange Places” contains classic storytelling and visceral songwriting reminiscent of the great poets and balladeers before him.
Kenny Roby Shares “Old Love” Video | New Album ‘The Reservoir’ Out August 7
“This was the first song I wrote at the beginning of the break up of my marriage. It was just a few days after the lightning bolts hit in the those initial conversations. I have no idea where it came from,” explains Roby. “I picked up the guitar and started strumming and singing the pre-chorus and chorus one morning. Then it just churned in my head after that for a few days and I wrote the two verses. Three months later it was the first song Neal Casal heard of this batch of new songs that would become ‘The Reservoir’ album.”
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