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Grammy-nominated Producer/Songwriter JT Daly’s MAD WAVE release Official Video for “Mad Wave”
Ones To Watch premiered the video and said, “The unease of Daly’s lyrics strobe perfectly in the visuals for ‘Mad Wave’… The result is a sense of stunning unease: beauty and ugliness displayed in harmony.”
Acclaimed Quartet Darlingside Launch ‘Distantly Social Sessions’ With New Single “A Light On In The Dark”
After completing the recording of their new release Fish Pond Fish virtually during Covid-19, celebrated indie-folk group Darlingside reconnects again onscreen for the “A Light On In The Dark” video. The band launches their “Distantly Social Sessions” to showcase the new Fish Pond Fish songs as a regular series while unable to share the music on tour. The lush harmonies and exquisite melodies which distinguish Darlingside make it difficult to believe the group is not together in one room.
RICHMOND, VA RAPPER TRAPTIZE KY ADDRESSES SOCIAL INJUSTICE IN LATEST SINGLE “STREETS VS. AMERIKA”
The new release arrives in light of the recent Black Lives Matter protests and social uprisings across the world, with Ky himself being active in the protests around his hometown of Richmond, VA. “Streets vs. Amerika” is an example of the ways in which Traptize Ky has utilized his platform and talents to make a statement surrounding all of the injustices faced by black people and people of color worldwide.
Kabaka Pyramid’s “Nice Up The Dance” Video Launches Today
This past Friday, VP Records unleashed Kabaka Pyramid’s update of Michigan & Smiley’s 1979 “Real Rock” anthem, “Nice Up The Dance.” Incorporating original lyrics and bringing the song into a contemporary context, the song is supported by a visually rich and celebratory video shot in Jamaica and produced by Davida-Mae Chambers and directed by 300K, which launched today on Kabaka Pyramid’s YouTube channel.
Teejayx6 recruits NLE Choppa and brings the energy in new “Punchin” visuals
Teejayx6 and NLE Choppa made for a compelling duo on their most recent collab “Punchin,” and now they’ve given the track a video that matches its energy.
The Ben Marc-directed video follows the two rappers as they’re training in a gym, hopping in an out of rings and getting into fights. It’s as fast-paced and erratic as Teejayx6’s rapid-fire hook, with plenty of dancing and punches thrown.
TY DOLLA $IGN ANNOUNCES NEW SONG “EXPENSIVE” FEAT. NICKI MINAJ
New song from GRAMMY-nominated hitmaker follows forthcoming album’s blockbuster first single “Ego Death” featuring Kanye West, FKA twigs and Skrillex.
Inception Of Eternity – ‘Into Darkness’ – (Gothic Rock / Symphonic Metal)
With Inception Of Eternity, the German label darkSIGN-Records brings another promising project to the start.
Head of the project is again Thorsten Eligehausen, who has already founded, produced and successfully established projects like Cradle of Haze, Eli van Pike or Schandpfahl in the scene. With Inception Of Eternity influences from Scandinavian Symphonic Metal and German medieval rock are combined to an interesting Gothic Rock mixture.
CELESTE Shares New Song and Video for “Little Runaway”
Speaking about the new track, Celeste reveals, “‘Little Runaway’ is a song about losing your faith, even if just momentarily, and seeking answers from spirits and ghosts as nothing seems to make sense on this planet. My favourite line in the song is ‘good news I could use some.’ I believe everyone has a guardian angel, a protector, and this is me talking to mine.”
Matt Koelsch, featuring Christie Huff – “Turn Around”
Entitled “Turn Around” the track narrates the romantic tension between two people that connect with each other in a public space and the suspense and fantasy that builds in each of their minds after that initial moment.
Reminiscent of Jack Johnson meets Paul Simon, “Turn Around” emits a cinematic and timeless quality.
Lil Gotit Keeps It Lit In “Crazy Thoughts” Video
Fire and ice: Lil Gotit continues to push trap music forward with his new “Crazy Thoughts” video. Keeping it lit on a dim set, Atlanta’s very own enjoys an intimate evening fireside with a female friend. It’s not all warm and cozy though, with Gotit’s iced out chest and wrist matching his cold rhymes: “You say you a gangster, my name be the culture, therefore you in danger.”
Des Cox releases animated music video for “In My Day”
The main vocal on Des Cox’s new record ‘In My Day’ is the same as was performed and recorded live on the cruise ship the QE2, so recording was pretty basic with none of the modern day technical marvels. Although it is that same live vocal without any gimmicks, the recording places emphasis on the song and its humor, a combination that Des really hopes will now be heard all over the world. His ultimate dream is to see the world to become a nicer, better and more enjoyable place. And so with any luck this song will go globally and make his dream of replacing all the doom and gloom with fun and laughter and those all-important smiles to people all over the world, regardless of race, religion background or whatever, for he really wants us all to be, well… happy!
JUCEE FROOT RELEASES ANTHEMIC NEW SONG “CHAMPION”
The anthemic song about her rise to success follows her major label debut BLACK SHEEP mixtape, which includes the hard-hitting “Sidewalk,” “Girls Kissing Girls (Feat. Juicy J),” and more tracks that showcase the Memphis rapper’s unmatched flow.
Why Memphis Rapper Jucee Froot Is Popping Up Everywhere You Look
Scribz Riley Unleashes “Mandy” + Video
Despite having only released two singles so far, Scribz has cemented himself as a name to watch. With his acclaimed debut single East Side, which has received 1.5 million streams, 26-year-old Scribz introduced himself to the world as an artist alongside a producer.
Night Shop Announces New EP “The Fountain”
Night Shop, the solo songwriting project of the prolific Los Angeles drummer Justin Sullivan (Flat Worms, Kevin Morby, The Babies) will release a new EP called The Fountain on September 25 on Salinas Records. The Fountain, the follow-up to Night Shop’s 2018 debut LP In The Break, is a collection of six songs that finds Sullivan reflecting on the bonds of love and friendship sustained over decades as a touring musician – “What does a punk song about friendships look like 20 years later?” he wonders.
Echo 2 Locate Release Their Single “Oxy” plus Their Album: ‘Misery & Fools Among the Best of Us’
ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND ECHO 2 LOCATE have recently released their full-length album Misery & Fools Among the Best of Us – available now on all stream/download platforms. Four of the single/videos from this album connect a story that is a solid work of rock told in a very relatable story. These four single/videos that were released along the way threads themselves and completes a woven story through Echo 2 Locate’s signature style. “CLEAR”, “64”, “Anathema”, and “OXY” are the four songs that complete the circle; each telling a section and bringing the accumulative message together through Echo 2 Locates music.
10K PROJECTS ARTIST TURBO RELEASES VIDEO FOR “BO EXOTIC”
Calgary-born artist Turbo releases the music video for his third single “Bo Exotic” today via 10K Projects/ Homemade Projects/ Internet Money Records. The single, which was released on July 31, earned Turbo a place on Spotify’s New Music Friday (Canada) and the Fresh Finds: Country playlists. “Bo Exotic” arrives on the heels of Turbo’s past two singles “Racing After Me” and “Heart Stop,” and the music video (directed by Social Circle Club and Niall Vos) shows Turbo at a lakeside resort – boating, golfing, and partying to christen the end of the summer. With his trademark outlaw country style, Turbo proves, once again, that his music is the ultimate soundtrack to a hot summer day.
New music video from The Pinkerton Raid pays tribute to activists and anti-racist defenders
“Jefferson Davis Highway” is a song to honor Southern activists like “Superwoman” Bree Newsome, the anti-racist defenders of Charlottesville, Va., and the people of Durham, NC, who kindled a movement, helping to take down a Confederate monument in an act of civil disobedience in the band’s hometown back in 2017.
Oceans Of Slumber Release Fourth Single and Video for “To The Sea (A Tolling Of The Bells)”
“This is a song about love and catastrophic loss. Living with that loss and continuing on because of community and purpose, a purpose to fulfill that loss which you suffered in other people. To enrich your surroundings. Losing someone so close that it shakes the very foundation of your existence. Loving someone despite that consequence,” states OCEANS OF SLUMBER.
Glamglare’s Song Pick of the Day: Lolabye by Mima Good
Mima Good sings about times she has laughed to cover up pain. Lolabye begins with Garland yelling, “I’ve laughed at myself when I should have cried”, as a chorus of voices sings “hehehe, oh”. A playful keyboard carries the melody through heavy bass and drums. Good sings about different troupes of femininity she feels subjected to: a kept woman, a doll, a hysterical female, and finally reflects on the experience of being a female bartender. She riffs over singsongy laughter as a synth explodes into a dreamy outro. Mima fingerpicks a guitar and sings a lullaby with sleepy lyrics on love and childhood. We feel like we’re floating on a cloud, ascending above our stressful society and over the rainbow.
New release LDN art punks Dribble share debut single “Taking Off”
Dribble was formed in early 2020 by Luke Morgan and Thomas Hadley who met upon founding their other band, Afterbloom, 4 years ago. Luke loves recording and Tom loves playing, so the two naturally began collaborating on side projects, quickly realizing they had stumbled into something special.
HOTBOII AND LIL BABY JOIN FORCES FOR NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “DON’T NEED TIME (REMIX)”
A potent update of a standout track from Hotboii’s Kut da Fan On, “Don’t Need Time (Remix)” spotlights the 19-year-old artist’s deeply expressive delivery, incredible melodic skills, and uncompromising storytelling. With its steady beat and somber piano tones, the song’s heavy-hearted mood is amplified by a poignant guest verse from Lil Baby. The Grammy Award-nominated, platinum-selling rapper also co-stars alongside Hotboii in the video for “Don’t Need Time (Remix)” — a tremendously moving visual that finds Hotboii sitting graveside as he speaks the raw truth on pain and loss.
The Ghost of Paul Revere Announce ‘Almost Ghostland’ Virtual Festival – Labor Day Weekend
Holler folk trio The Ghost of Paul Revere are excited to announce a special 2020 Virtual-Edition of their Ghostland Festival this Labor Day Weekend. Dubbed, Almost Ghostland, each night will be completely unique and will find the band playing their new album in its entirety, taking requests, performing rarities and bringing out some special guests. Please see below for more details. Tickets are on sale nowwith the virtual festival streaming live each night via Nugs.net.
ISOTOPE: Bay Area Hardcore Punk Faction
The punishing, nineteen track offering features the band’s 2019 eponymous full-length LP, 2017’s Wake Up Screaming EP, 2015’s Midnight Soldier seven-inch, and 2014 debut demo Final Wind Of Mercy, all mastered for cassette by Kenko Communichaos Media in Gnesta, Sweden. Limited to 100 copies and set for release on September 4th, the black cassette shell comes accompanied by a four-panel, double-sided j-card, and download card.
Madison Olds Reveals “3’s A Crowd”
Kamloops, BC singer/songwriter Madison Olds is on her way to becoming Canada’s next big breakthrough recording artist. Her recent release, “Best Part of Me,” took flight on streaming platforms, garnering healthy support from industry curators and music gatekeepers alike.
Madison Olds drops new song, “3’s a Crowd”
Low Float Shares Epic Single “Here Before”
After realizing he wasn’t cut out for music school, Gabe O’Brien-Szczesniak dropped out and created his first album. He’s now releasing his debut under the moniker Low Float starting with the single “Here Before”.
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