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CHASER Drop Lyric Video for New Single “Look Alive”
CHASER will donate 100% of the band’s proceeds from record sales to 4 organizations, one for each color variant. Here’s what Jesse had to say about the charity aspect of ‘Look Alive’:
“Our proceeds from the record will be donated to 4 carefully handpicked charitable organizations: Equal Justice Initiative, Educational First Steps, Crisis Aid International, and Surfrider Foundation. 2020 has been a year like no other. In the face of such unprecedented crises, one’s impact feels further minimized. However, if we have learned anything from these experiences, it is that we are all in this together and have a responsibility to do our part. At the minimum, manage what we can control.”
Apple Music today announced a series of virtual listening parties that lovingly harken back to the album listening parties of yore but now with almost unlimited, ways for artists to treat their biggest fans to something special before releasing new music to the world. Acting as an eventized extension of some of Apple Music’s most popular and influential playlists, these virtual listening parties could include everything from unreleased tracks, to special guests and surprise performances and will also give fans the opportunity to chat live with their favorite artists.
RAPHAEL FUTURA CONNECTS WITH NOMBE ON “HEARTBEAT”
Having picked up support from the likes of NME, Wonderland, CLASH, This Song Is Sick and more already this year, French Italian LA based polymath Raphael Futura today reveals stunning electronic pop offering Heartbeat, a collaboration with fellow LA based hyphenate NoMBe. Another stellar offering from his upcoming project Riviera, Heartbeat serves as further testament to why Raphael Futura has been turning heads of late.
Indie Artist & Producer HAYDEN CALNIN Shares New Track “Mountain Steeps”
Lush indie-folk singer-songwriter and producer Hayden Calnin shares his new single, “Mountain Steeps,” from his forthcoming EP, Soon Forever, out September 4th, 2020 via Nettwerk. American Songwriter, who premiered the track earlier this week, called it a “dreaming and evocative ballad.”
Land of Talk’s Acclaimed New Album ‘Indistinct Conversations’ Out Now (Saddle Creek)
All 11 songs on Indistinct Conversations were written by bandleader Elizabeth Powell, who also produced and arranged the tracks together with bandmates Mark “Bucky” Wheaton (drums/keys) and Christopher McCarron (bass). The album is a dreamier, more acoustic-driven work than prior Land of Talk releases; it was recorded in Wheaton’s home studio, and has the intimacy of a private document. The songs were created as a therapeutic space where Powell could retreat from the world.
17-YEAR-OLD CHATANOOGA RAPPER SLATT ZY DROPS SONG/VIDEO “DRAMA”
The Chattanooga, TN, rapper has only been recording for nine months and has already amassed over 10 million streams on his own. His self-released debut mixtape Zy Story charted on Apple Music.
Slatt Zy hails from a musical family (with 12 brothers and sisters) and prides himself as a rapper that can sing and freestyle with an incredible worth ethic. In less than a year Slatt Zy has released not only Zy Story but over 10 music videos. With early support from WORLDSTARHIPHOP, SAY CHEESE!, LYRICAL LEMONADE, and ELEVATOR MAGAZINE, he’s well on his way to rap stardom turning his life struggles into art.
Mickey Leigh’s Mutated Music Releases New Music Video For “Little Cristine”
“Mickey Leigh has been a fixture on the New York rock scene since the late 1970s, fronting the Rattlers and Stop, appearing regularly at CBGB, joining Lester Bangs in Birdland and his brother, Joey Ramone, in Sibling Rivalry. The guitarist, keyboard player and singer has become something of an elder statesmen. In addition to being an author (I Slept With Joey Ramone) and an all-around swell guy, he organizes the annual Joey Ramone Birthday Bash charity concert.”- Trouser Press
Blacc Zacc Proves Why He’s An “803 Legend” With His New Soulful Banger
Zacc is coming off his booming single “Let’s Get It,” which exhibited why his steely bars remain pandemic proof. Since the release of his 11-track debut album Carolina Narcos, Blacc Zacc has emerged from the trenches with his trap-laden raps. Featuring his rap compatriots DaBaby, Moneybagg Yo, Yo Gotti, Stunna 4 Vegas, fans have gravitated towards Zacc’s street appeal. The album also boasts production by Young Kio, OG Parker, Romano, and more.
EVERY OTHER YEAR Release New Single + Video for Single “GHOSTS”
High energy Rock/ Pop Punk band, Every Other Year, released a new single with an accompanying video for their latest single “Ghosts” today. The single was produced by Mikey Doling (Channel Zero, Snot, Soulfly) and Dave Fortman who has produced for bands such as Simple Plan, Evanescence, and Mudvayne.
“We wrote this song about sticking up for yourself. Not letting life or people get the better of you” says the band.
STOKLEY GETS “VIBRANT” WITH SNOOP DOGG IN NEW VIDEO
Today, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Stokley follows up his chart-topping single with returns with his newest video, “Vibrant,” featuring the one and only Snoop Dogg. The video premiered on BETher and BET Soul today starting at 6 a.m. ET. Directed by Josh Sikkema, the video serves up all the summer fun in the sun and is the perfect anthem for family get-togethers. The infectious hook-laden Vibrant has already exploded onto radio stations around the country with airplay in top radio markets, further affirming Stokely’s reputation and skills to produce chart-topping hits.
Tallbird Announce Debut Album ‘Lost Pet Poster Template’ Out 9/25
Indie pop duo Tallbird (mem UV Rays) announce their new album, Lost Pet Poster Template, due out September 25th and share the lead single, “Battery.” The Deli premiered the track, praising the band as “a consistent blend of idiosyncratic and sincere, marked by joyful subject matter expressed in a manner that’s warm and, occasionally, fluorescent.” Built around horn samples and lo-fi drum loops, “Battery” showcases Tallbird’s playful, upbeat style of music, mixing and matching samples to create a colorful collage of sounds.
LUMIERE FUSES MINIMAL PIANO, ORCHESTRAL FLOURISHES, STUTTERING DRUMS ON “ACROPHOBIA”
Phases is the second solo album of Lumiere, aka Greek musician Thanos Christodoulou. It is an invitation to an atmospheric trip of the heart and the mind towards dream-made images and memories of the future. Using the piano as the core instrument and combining post-classical elements with electronic structures, minimalism, and modern jazz, Lumiere’s aim was to create moving cinematic music that grips the listener and becomes the exciting soundtrack of modern daydreamers.
Video Premiere: Acrophobia by Lumiere
Gewyrdelic Folk Metal Band ISENMOR Reveals Lyric Video for “Battle Scarred”
“‘Battle Scarred’ is the song that almost wasn’t,” bassist/vocalist Mike Wilson says. “Written fairly early on in the album’s life cycle, it went through dozens of iterations before settling into its current form. Originally intended to be a ‘fast, simple ISENMOR song,’ over time it grew into something more. The frantic pace of the verses and the catharsis of the choruses compliment the lyrical concept of a traumatized, battle-worn warrior trying to come to grips with his shattered psyche. It’s one of my favorites, and I think it’s a great introductory statement for the album: fast, brutal, intricate, and epic.”
Whitest Boy Alive band members collaborate on ‘Quarantine at El Ganzo’ surprise album
Members of Whitest Boy Alive were planning a reunion for 2020. Folks at Brooklyn Vegan, Consequence of Sound, and other music connoisseurs were tuned in, waiting for the next steps from the indie favorites who’d previously been covered by the likes of Pitchfork and Stereogum, etc. over the last 20 years for various projects. Erlend, Daniel, Sebastian, and Marcin had been traveling from their respective homes for said festival performance and all ended up in Mexico, essentially stranded due to the COVID-19 enforced quarantine regulations.
New Music by Ink to Spill – “Where Went Jose?!”
The song explores the tensions centered around immigration in America. “Where Went Jose?!” isn’t shy about diving right into its grim nature as a young boy discovers his classmate and best friend Josè has been captured by ICE and shipped back to the country his parents left decades ago.
17-YEAR-OLD CHATANOOGA RAPPER SLATT ZY DROPS SONG/VIDEO “DRAMA”
The Chattanooga, TN, rapper has only been recording for nine months and has already amassed over 10 million streams on his own. His self-released debut mixtape Zy Story charted on Apple Music.
Slatt Zy hails from a musical family (with 12 brothers and sisters) and prides himself as a rapper that can sing and freestyle with an incredible worth ethic. In less than a year Slatt Zy has released not only Zy Story but over 10 music videos. With early support from WORLDSTARHIPHOP, SAY CHEESE!, LYRICAL LEMONADE, and ELEVATOR MAGAZINE, he’s well on his way to rap stardom turning his life struggles into art.
LIL DURK RELEASES VIDEO FOR “WATCH YO HOMIE”
Mahakala Music & Oxford American Present the No Tears Suite Studio Album
We’re excited to announce that the No Tears Suite studio album is now available for pre-order and will be released on September 25. Written by Little Rock musicians Christopher Parker and Kelley Hurt, the Suite was performed at Central High School National Historic Site in 2017 in commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of the Little Rock Central High School desegregation crisis and the school’s integration and features GRAMMY award-winning drummer Brian Blade, bassist Bill Huntington, trumpeter Marc Franklin, and saxophonists Bobby LaVell and Chad Fowler.
Check Out Gothic Rock Band BLACK ANGEL’s New Album, “Kiss Of Death”
English gothic rock band BLACK ANGEL present their brand new second studio album, Kiss of Death: Ten tracks of pure gothic rock with a little sprinkling of psychobilly and punk.
For fans of: SISTERS OF MERCY, BAUHAUS & THE CULT
Kiss of Death is an album that is all about love. Whether it be unrequited, a lost love or a love out of reach. “Animal,” the first single from the album fits into this theme by addressing the topic of passion.
ELM: Italian Noise Rock Unit Posts Brujeria Cover
“Brujeria is a band that we all love in ELM,” comments the band, “The real-life brutalities and injustices depicted, the language, the music itself (particularly from the first two albums)… it all holds a special place in our hearts, especially this song. We had great fun performing it live at our last gig and with some very special guests who also contributed to the recording of the song for Quarantine Tales From The Red Desert compilation on which we had the honor to be included alongside other great artists such as Live Skull, White Hills, Martin Bisi, Sunday Morning, Adriano Zanni, and Solaris. We’ll be back live as soon as we can. In the meantime, enjoy this raw live footage, join the cult, and Chinga La Migra, siempre!”
Monograms Share New Album ‘Only A Ceiling Can Stay Inside Forever’
Brooklyn-based Monograms share their new album, Only A Ceiling Can Stay Inside Forever, out now via PaperCup Music. Incorporating post-punk, industrial and dark-wave elements, Monograms’ genre-melding experimentation results in a lean, relentless, pulsating sound that can best be described as “nuke wave.” Only A Ceiling Can Stay Inside Forever is a gritty, hard-hitting release, crafted completely during quarantine.
Amir Beats releases visuals for “I Like The Ones”
Amir Beats is a Artist/Producer/composer/DJ/Drummer/Keyboardist, and videographer from Houston, Texas. With yet another new release, Amir Beats is back with brand new visuals for his latest track “I Like The Ones” –
Steven Malcom ft. Shaggy – “Fuego” (Remix)
Stephen Malcom has teamed up with “boombastic” hitmaker Shaggy on the new Remix for Malcolm’s popular track, “Fuego.” The 51 year old GRAMMY winner has always enjoyed working with new artists, as he explained in an interview with BANG Showbiz, “When I come across a talented new artist, my instinct is to get involved and do whatever I can to help them. That’s why I made ‘It Wasn’t Me’ with RikRok, recorded with Rayvon on ‘Angel’, produced ‘Banana’ for Conkarah and featured on Steven Malcolm’s ‘Fuego.'”
Artist: Mobali – Track: Mon Plan
This song is created with the party and summervibes inspiration with a touch of the french culture. Mon Plan means my plan on french and is the song everyone can relate- and listen to. Mon Plan has a fresh new beat that is mixed with the tones of Afrobeat, hiphop and dancehall. Mobali, the artis behind the lyrics created Mon Plan which is going to be the new hit single that you will find playing in the clubs.
NYC’s Concetta Abbate shares animated “Bit of Rain” video
Mirror Touch is the upcoming second album from Concetta Abbate, a NYC based violinist, singer and composer. The album is a song cycle, the outcome of creative collaboration between a musician/composer and women facing mental health challenges, including their struggles with self-care. The album is set for a September 25th release date.
