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Riches Premiere New Single “Eyes Open But Not Looking” via Gorilla vs. Bear
“Eyes Open But Not Looking” is about the longing for the creative spirit and the lengths to which we are willing to go to conjure it. This process requires being open to every channel internally, meditating on intention, capturing something that cannot be seen – the eyes must be open but not looking.
ZHU UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO, “RISKY BUSINESS”
Filmed in Los Angeles, the official video appears to be a piece of jumpy surveillance footage from an experiment known as Project 20201. The camera captures the provocative activities of a series of unknown subjects who frequent a bedroom. After a fade to black and a flip to black and white film, the surveillance continues. The subjects are gone and a team of fixers, clad in hazmat suits, descend on the location to remove any evidence of what transpired. Watch for ZHU’s appearance in the final frames, his role as mysterious as Project 20201 itself. ZHU directed the official video alongside Joey Vitalari. Kristin Schaefer produced. View “Risky Business” HERE.
L.A. Duo Mines Falls Premiere “From Behind Glass” via MXDWN
Quote fom Carson Lund: In some ways this song epitomizes the sound we were gravitating towards with this album: angular, unsettling, and neither organic nor fully electronic. A wonderful musician from Chicago, Matchess, who also performed in a feature film I shot in the summer of 2019, plays the beautiful strings, which provide a counterpoint to Erik’s sharper analog synth sounds. Like several other songs on this album, the lyrics paint a portrait of a deteriorating relationship that’s a few parts autobiographical and several parts fiction.
mxdwn PREMIERE: Mines Falls Channels Classic Downtempo Influences on New Song “From Behind Glass”
Elizabeth Cook’s new album “Aftermath” out today
Produced by Butch Walker (Green Day, Weezer, Taylor Swift), Aftermath is an album about survival and resilience. The twelve songs—all written by Cook—address life’s most fundamental and difficult subjects including heartbreak, addiction, death and resurrection. Created following a period of significant loss and pain, the album chronicles Cook’s journey through a personal hell and how she made her way back.
Elizabeth Cook Is as Country as Cornbread. On Her New Album, She Becomes a Rock Star
Josie Proto – “I Bet You Fall Apart”
Dedicated to individuals who have had the misfortune of going through an embarrassing shock breakup, the bubbly track hears Josie deliberately create a sonically awkward atmosphere to reflect the peculiar story of getting the ‘ick’ which Josie quirkily tells.
YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN IS ON TOP IN LATEST ALBUM RELEASE
Multi-platinum rap superstar YoungBoy Never Broke Again has officially released his eagerly awaited new album, TOP which arrives today via Never Broke Again, LLC/Atlantic Records at all DSPs and streaming services.
TOMORROW’S RAIN RELEASES EPIC METAL ALBUM, “HOLLOW,” TODAY!
After months of anticipation, Tel Aviv metal band TOMORROW’S RAIN has released their epic, debut album, “Hollow,” today with AOP Records. Featuring an all star list of guest musicians from Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Rotting Christ, Moonspell, Septicflesh, Draconian and more, “Hollow” is a breathtaking journey into the depths of doom and darkness.
Sony Canada’s TEDY Releases Debut EP “Boy’s Don’t Cry”
Today, TEDY releases his debut EP with Sony Music Entertainment Canada, Boys Don’t Cry. It is a collection of songs, created by the Montreal singer-songwriter, out of a therapeutic need to fill a void in his life and relate to his peers through music. The six-track EP tackles themes of trauma, his LGBTQ+ struggles, and masculinity. The songs selected for this compilation are reflective, dark, soulful rhythmic pop and anchored by Tedy’s unique vocals. The EP features tracks “Boys Don’t Cry,” “Fireworks,” “Hopeless,” “Stuck,” “Twisted,” and “War.”
RISING STAR AYANIS TAPS RAPPER JACK HARLOW FOR THE OFFICIAL REMIX TO HER STANDOUT SINGLE “LIL BOI (BIG TALK)”
Island Prolific/Atlantic Records recording artist Ayanis is back to announce a fiery remix to her earlier standout “Lil Boi (Big Talk) [Feat. Queen Naija],” this time featuring the rising rap phenomenon and recently-crowned XXL Freshman based out of Louisville, KY, Jack Harlow. Listen to the hot track now via all digital retailers and streaming platforms.
SEEB RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘COLOURBLIND’ FEATURING ST. LUNDI – OUT NOW!
Norwegian powerhouse production outfit Seeb – Simen Eriksrud and Espen Berg – have released new tropical-house inspired single ‘Colourblind’, featuring rising singer-songwriter St.Ludi.
‘Colourblind’ serves up a songscape of upbeat, summer-tinged pop sensibilities, which, in true Seeb fashion, is quite the contrast to the melancholic theme that sees St Lundi – who recently featured on Kygo’s single ‘To Die For’ – touch upon, when delving into the heartache felt when a relationship falls apart.
TRAPTIZE KY RELEASES ENERGETIC VIDEO FOR FAN-FAVORITE TRACK “WHITE TEE”
“White Tee,” which arrives after the unveiling of his touching single “Streets vs. Amerika,” is the second of the rapper’s releases since his mixtape, Back I Go. The 14-track project, which has amassed over 1.1 million streams since its release, is at turns shockingly sophisticated and full of heart. In addition, the anthem “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.
OUT TODAY: Haunting and Dark EP from LA-Based Grunge Rockers The Waking Point, Premiered via V13.net
With some words on the new EP, Belica said, “The combination of a heavy rock sound with moody vocal arrangements is the overlying theme on the EP. The psychedelic aspect contains an evocative weirdness authentic to my personality and musical spirit, and channels my biggest inspiration, as I am a self-professed infatuate of Kurt Cobain.”
The Waking Point Release the Moody New EP ‘Rose Colored Violence’ [Premiere]
TEAR DROP RELEASES BLISTERING NEW SINGLE “FOREVER SCARRED”
Texas hardcore band TEAR DROP has released a blistering new single titled “Forever Scarred” from their forthcoming EP, “Did You Wanna Love Me To Death,” which debuts on September 25th from Static Era Records. Premiered first at MetalInjection.net, the song is now available for streaming on all services below.
TEAR DROP Provides The Brutal Body Bang With "Forever Scarred"
Wreck – Defy Release “Freedomless Speech” Video
The crushing new album from Canada’s thrash metal machine Wreck-Defy, featuring guitarist Matt Hanchuck alongside former Annihilator singer Aaron Randall, former Testament bass player Greg Christian and former Malevolent Creation drummer Alex Marquez. Watch the video for their first single “Freedomless Speech” now on the SubLevel Records YouTube Channel and pre-order the album in digital format at the SubLevel Bandcamp site or anywhere digital music is sold.
Torii Wolf (Feat. on Billboard, Okay Player, Stereogum) Announces Poignant New Video via BuzzbandsLA
“As the pandemic has shown, solitude can be a double-edged sword. It can be a minefield of phobias, doubts and toxic habits, all waiting to go off. Or it can be the source of self-discovery, a place of revelatory, even exhilarating, inspiration.Torii Wolf’s poignant new video for the song “Hideaway” speaks to both — the black-and-white drudgery of daily routine versus the vibrant color of connecting with something larger than oneself.” (BuzzbandsLA)
MkX – New Single “Fall”
“Fall,” which pays homage to producer Max Martin and resurrects the pop of the early 2000s (hence the HitClips single art!) to inspire people to be unapologetically themselves.
TWRP RELEASE “NEED EACH OTHER” – THE SECOND SINGLE FROM OVER THEIR NEW ALBUM OVER THE TOP
Canada’s TWRP have released their groovy new single “Need Each Other” featuring the Oakland-based electro-funk trio, Planet Booty. The song is a laid back dreamy piano-focused funk track that emphasizes the importance of togetherness during trying times. Splicing together influences from R&B greats like D’Angelo and George Benson, TWRP weaves odd time signatures with intensely swung grooves while declaring that when the pressures and challenges of life become overwhelming, it’s necessary to depend on the love and support of one another to make it through.
Brytiago anuncia el lanzamiento del videoclip oficial de “TikTok”
El joven ídolo del género urbano Brytiago, celebra el lanzamiento del video musical oficial de su tema “TikTok”, el cual pertenece a la más reciente producción discográfica del artista que lleva por nombre “Orgánico”.
El éxito profesional de Brytiago crece de manera inconmensurable con el paso de los días, desde el lanzamiento de su nuevo álbum de estudio “Orgánico”, sus fanáticos no han parado de escuchar nuevos temas tales como “Olvidando” junto a Darell y “Borracho” en colaboración con Wisin. Así mismo, el artista se ha dedicado a “soltar” poco a poco los “explosivos” videos musicales que tenia guardados “bajo la manga” para cada uno de sus temas, y hoy es el turno de “TikTok”.
DELILAH MONTAGU RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE LOUD TODAY!
Loud was written in Los Angeles alongside Delilah’s new confidant and acclaimed producer Robin Hannibal (Rhye, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson .Paak) just as the global pandemic we now all find ourselves a part of, was about to hit. It was here and in this moment where Delilah learned how to express herself, shifting from constant uncertainty and loss of self, to truly owning her story for the first time.
TALLAH BREAK OUT THE TURNTABLES WITH ELECTRIFYING VIDEO FOR L.E.D IN LEAD UP TO MATRIPHAGY RELEASE
Things are heating up in the Tallah camp as we edge closer to the release of their highly anticipated full length album ‘Matriphagy’, out on October 2nd 2020 via Earache Records.
It’s been a wild ride for Tallah thus far, with the band revealing both music videos and concept videos to really immerse onlookers into connecting with the story.
Marigolds+Monsters Releasing ‘Glow’ Full-Length on October 16
Matthew James Malpass is an American musician, producer, engineer, mixer, and singer/songwriter from Augusta, Georgia. He’s also the mastermind behind his new solo project Marigolds+Monsters.
On October 16, Marigolds+Monsters will release its debut album ‘Glow’ and he’s giving listeners a preview with the new single “Falling Out Of Rhythm” (featuring Travis Barker and Tilian), now streaming everywhere.
Carla Bruni – Self-Titled Album – Out October 9
This new collection of French songs (plus one in English, one in Italian and two covers – one of which is in Spanish) will be Carla Bruni’s first set of original music to be released in seven years. The album finds the artist wholeheartedly embracing her true self. Always sensitive, with emotions on the surface at times, the music on this album bears witness to a unique temperament and avoids ostentation. Listeners can sense a desire for a calm simplicity and serenity.
Songwriter/Producer Eric Dash Finds the Perfect Escape Route on “I Just Need to Get Away” with New Video Premiered via American Songwriter
Dash wrote, performed, produced and engineered “I Just Need To Get Away” with one goal in mind — to create a rock record that fits in the musical landscape of 2020. Mixed by Adam Hawkins (Twenty One Pilots, K.Flay, Alanis Morissette) and mastered by Chris Gehringer (Halsey, Dua Lipa, Lana Del Rey), the song is grounded in Dash’s love for 90s bands like Everclear, Fountains of Wayne, Weezer, Nirvana and Jimmy Eat World. “I don’t know how to follow trends. That’s not inspiring to me whatsoever. But to do something different and still be accepted…that’s what I want. To be accepted as I am”.
Eric Dash Finds the Perfect Escape Route on “I Just Need to Get Away”
21-year-old pop singer BATHSHEBA shares “Lost Your Mind”
The 21-year-old pop singer and songwriter BATHSHEBA (real name Bathsheba Paul-ine Joy Oghomi-Hansen) is an intriguing combination of attitude and vulnerability. She is not afraid of powerful pop-top lines, but her lyrics, which are always personal, often have a darker twist with themes such as neglect and self-doubt. BATHSHEBA has wow’ed the music industry with her combination of attitude and vulnerability ever since she dropped her debut single ‘Blind’ in the beginning of 2020. ‘Lost Your Mind’ continues the stream of danceable pop songs with an electronic edge.
2 CHAINZ & LIL WAYNE CELEBRATE THE HBCU MARCHING BAND IN NEW “MONEY MAKER” VIDEO
2 Chainz, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award®-winning MC returns with “Money Maker” feat. Lil Wayne, the first new single from his forthcoming sixth studio album via Def Jam Recordings. The song samples Louisiana’s HBCU Southern University world-renowned marching band, Human Jukebox, which are also featured in the artwork.
SHY GLIZZY RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FOREVER TRE 7” FEATURING NO SAVAGE TODAY
Powered by skittering production and an airy beat, Shy Glizzy’s woozy wordplay instantly captivates before a fiery refrain. Simultaneously, the track spotlights the talents of the latest Glizzy Gang Records signee No Savage, who pops off with a show-stopping guest appearance of his own. Together, they deliver an immediately irresistible banger.
LIL BABY ONLY ARTIST TO GO 2X PLATINUM IN 2020. DROPS VIDEO FOR “FORGET THAT”
Lil Baby declared 2020 as his year, and he continues prove not just that, but that he owns 2020 as he goes from strength-to-strength. This week the Grammy-nominated rapper is the first and only artist of 2020 to go RIAA-certified double-platinum in the U.S. with his release of “My Turn” (Quality Control Music / Wolfpack Global / Motown Records). “My Turn” is both 2020’s highest selling & highest streaming album in the U.S.
Lil Baby Becomes First Artist in 2020 to Go 2X Platinum With ‘My Turn’
Oscar Lang Releases Hand Over Your Head EP & Single
Hand Over Your Head stays the course of Oscar’s shift from lo-fi, anti-folk bedroom-pop, towards a more warped and shimmering slacker-rock sound, fueled by wobbly synths and jangly guitars. Almost mirroring Lang’s eccentric but charismatic personality, his music practically contradicts itself, balancing experimental mischief with a delicate and deliberate focus on the euphoric aspects of normal, everyday life. Lang isn’t writing about wanderlust. He’s creating three and half minute short stories that bend old ideas into new shapes through the lens of breezy, psychedelic rock.
