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Out Today // Thea – “Land of Nod” (Album)
Speaking about the records themes and influences, Thea said “Land of Nod is my debut mini album inspired by my childhood favourite movies and books. My thought behind the concept: when you’re a child typically your parent/guardian would read you a book before bed, leaving the child to fall asleep thinking/dreaming of goblins, fairies, dragons etc… translate this to adult hood- we have no bedtime story, we all go to bed thinking about real life problems, wishes and hopes. The project was carefully put together with a sound/lyric pallet I felt mimicked the concept perfectly. Inspired by the likes of ‘Marry Poppins’, ‘chitty chitty bang bang’ etc- I’m trying to recreate that feeling we all get when we see an old film on TV from our childhood, or hear an old song/smell/see someone we used to know etc. This is such a universal feeling that we all love so wanted to get that across in the music.”
Patricia Lalor releases new single ‘To Cope’
Patricia Lalor has released her brand new single ‘To Cope’, taken from the forthcoming EP This Is How We Connect, While You Stand So Tall out December 4th.
‘To Cope’ is a thoughtful track from Patricia and features a solemn trance of dark synths and delayed vocal harmonies. It is the latest song to be taken from the upcoming EP This Is How We Connect, While You Stand So Tall and follows the recent release of the brooding indie track ‘This Man Thought He Saved Me’.
The forthcoming EP also features further lo-fi alt-pop gems, including the mesmeric indie anthem ‘Same Place Again’ and the gorgeous down-tempo ‘Felt Something Finally’.
Listen: Yiigaa releases new EP ‘Inner Dawn’ featuring new video for single ‘Fool’
‘Inner Dawn’ is the new EP out now from genre-blending singer-songwriter Yiigaa. The EP release is accompanied by a brand new video for the single ‘Fool’, which is taken from the EP.
Cassian & Loco Dice remix Meduza & Dermot Kennedy hit ‘Paradise’
The fast rising Australian electronic producer Cassian and dance music icon Loco Dice are set to release their remixes of the undeniable Meduza and Dermot Kennedy chart smash ‘Paradise’, out now.
Led by atmospheric synths and driving drums, Cassian opens proceedings with a melodic take on ‘Paradise’. Loco Dice then drops a pumping house remix, underpinned by fluttering brass and energetic percussion, crafted with the dancefloor firmly in mind. The revered original has already racked up 27 million Spotify streams since its end-of-October release, also clocking in at #6 in the Apple Music UK charts.
LEGENDARY DJ ZINC RELEASES ECLECTIC FRIENDS & FAMILY LP
DJ Zinc brings all his recent collaborations together plus three unreleased tracks on new LP ‘Friends and Family’. Out on Friday 27th November on Bingo Records, the eight-track LP features the best UK talent around.
Collaborating with Andreya Triana, Kudu Blue, Maverick Sabre and AlIcai Harley, the LP features the latest alliance with bass producer Notion on ‘Lights Out’ plus three unreleased tracks featuring UK talent Charlotte Haining on opening track ‘Therapy’, Sweetie Irie featuring Kyd on ‘Felt So Good’, closing the LP with Lady Sanity’s hard-hitting bars on ‘Deep It’.
AKINA from J-pop girl group FAKY makes solo debut, produced by Fujii Kaze/iri cohort Yaffle
Born to Japanese and American parents, AKINA experienced diverse cultures during her childhood as her family moved between countries around the world. In 2015, she relocated to Japan to join the “girls’ union” group FAKY, who made their major-label debut when AKINA was just 15 years old. FAKY have since hit the Top 10 of Spotify’s Viral Chart in both Japan and the United States, performed in Brazil, Canada and Spain, and appeared at Japan’s Summer Sonic music festival two years in a row, cementing their success not only domestically but globally too.
The Game ft Lil Wayne – A.I. With The Braids
Today, Compton rapper The Game debuts a new single “A.I. With The Braids” featuring Lil Wayne. The Mike Zombie produced track is the first song from The Game following his critically-acclaimed album Born To Rap released in 2019. With its hard-hitting beat and confident verse, “A.I. With The Braids” uses The Game’s signature storytelling chops to pay tribute to legendary NBA all-star and friend Allen Iverson.
Amanda Holden has released a new Christmas single ‘Home For Christmas’
On her new Christmas single Amanda explains: “It’s been a difficult year for us all but one of the positives to come from 2020 has been the extra time we’ve been given to engage with friends, neighbours, and our families. ‘Home’ means love. This Christmas let’s all make that extra special effort to connect in whatever way we can with one another. Making someone feel they are not alone is one of the greatest gifts we can give in 2020.”
BRINSLEY SCHWARZ – releases: ‘Storm In The Hills’ single || New Album in 2021
Graham Parker & The Rumour guitarist Brinsley Schwarz, who also gave his name to the ’70’s pub rock band of the same name, returns in 2020 with a single and news of a forthcoming solo album entitled ‘Tangled’ to be released by Fretsore Records in the New Year.
Written by Brinsley five years ago, “Storm in the Hills” is laid back rock’n’roll with understated guitar solos and New Orleans piano from pianist James Hallawell. The song takes a wry, Newman-esque look at modern times, politics and climate change. Recorded at James Hallawell’s studio The Barn in West London, Brinsley sings and plays guitars, bass and hand drums.
Viral Flamenco Trio ‘Malcura’ Share New Album ‘Malcura II’
Malcura, the Melbourne-based flamenco sensations are to release their new album, Malcura II, on 27th November, a typically thrilling and eclectic journey through sound. Malcura have been performing their exhilarating brand of acoustic fusion since 2013, honing their craft as buskers in Melbourne’s Bourke Street Mall. Combining the technical ability and passion of Flamenco with Gypsy Jazz, Latin rhythms a Rock ‘n’ Roll mentality and the odd Heavy Metal riff, Malcura have captivated the Australian public with their distinctive sound and now look to introduce the rest of the world to their extraordinary musicianship and imaginative song-writing. Driven by the dynamic and evocative lead-guitar playing of Joshua Voce and backed by the powerful rhythm section of Simon Wood (Drums) and Steven Angell (Rhythm Guitar), with Colin Andrews joining on Bass, Malcura create music for the soul; it’s a feeling as much as it is a sound.
Q IS A ONE-MAN BAND IN THE NEW “ALONE” VISUAL
Showing his self-taught knack for musicianship, Q glides through various performance setups playing all the instruments present, simultaneously displaying his emotional state in the Loris Ruisser directed visual. Says Q of the song “it was something I wrote at a time where I actually felt alone. I remember later feeling really bad about that, because I wasn’t really, and I think I’d want people to listen to it and get that same feeling from it. That they aren’t really alone.” With “Alone,” Q is finding the peace in solitude.
Painted Shield Releases Self-Titled Debut Album, Shares New Video for “Knife Fight”
Today, Painted Shield have released their self-titled debut album via Loosegroove Records, and have also shared a new video for their song “Knife Fight.”
Painted Shield, who consists of Stone Gossard, Mason Jennings, Matt Chamberlain and Brittany Davis, is a testament to the power of artistic collaboration and creative synergy. “It’s not everyday you find yourself aligned with three incredibly talented and diverse artists like the members of Painted Shield,” writes Gossard. “Our dream is this record is only the beginning of a long rock and roll collaboration.”
Blay Vision shares his ‘Pain’ project in full featuring MOBO-nominated Manga Saint Hilare
Tottenham trailblazer Blay Vision today drops ‘Pain’, his most emotive and ambitious project to date. The hyper-talented MC and producer is a rare gem in the UK rap scene, one who can compete with the best in the lanes of rapping as well as production.
The five-tracked EP, out now via DMY Artists, sees a collaboration with the MOBO-nominated Manga Saint Hilare on ‘Pree’, where over bouncy, DJ Mustard-esque production Blay and Manga spar with layered melodies and hard-hitting bars. There’s also ‘Gomenasai’ (an informal Japanese saying for “sorry” in a nod to Blay’s fascination with Japanese culture), a stirring tear-jerker of a rap cut with chrome synths.
NADIA SHEIKH – Shares nostalgic love letter to live music: ‘Fire Away’
NADIA SHEIKH is a genre chameleon, an amalgamation of delicate vocals and ominous indie rock. The half British, half Spanish musician mixes strong indie rock tracks and timeless pop tunes with heartfelt acoustics; creating quirky melodies and catchy choruses that stick with you.
Today, she shares the intimate new single, ‘Fire Away’; a love letter to the power of live music, and a standout fan favourite across 19 European shows in support of Stereophonics earlier this year.
Kokiri, EMBERS and Dani Calvo remix fourteenbillion. and Anna Straker collab ‘All Falls Down’
Kokiri, EMBERS and Dani Calvo have all remixed ‘All Falls Down’, the collaborative single from Leeds production duo fourteenbillion. and vocalist Anna Straker, out now.
The remix package follows the release of the original that has seen multiple plays on BBC Radio 1’s Future Artists with Jack Saunders, along with Spotify playlist additions including NMF UK, The Dance List, Home Workout and New Dance Revolution. The duo have also remixed Raleigh Ritchie’s ‘Squares (fourteenbillion Remix)’ released on Alacran Records.
Bryan Lanning & Jen Lilley Release Special 2020 Edition of “Baby It’s Cold Outside”
YouTube star Bryan Lanning and Actress and singer-songwriter Jen Lilley release special 2020 rendition of the holiday hit Baby, It’s Cold Outside. You can stream the new release on all streaming platforms by clicking here.
Proceeds from music sales will go towards purchasing holiday gifts for 400 homeless children in Lilley’s hometown of Roanoke, VA.
“When Jen asked me to be a part of the song and I listened and read the updated lyrics, I was laughing so much my wife thought something was wrong with me! I knew I had to put my voice on it immediately. I hope it brings others a little hope and a lotta joy this holiday season.” explains Bryan.
CLINTON KANE RELEASES NEW SONG “remember the mornings”
The emotive pop ballad showcases Clinton’s heartfelt songwriting and passionate vocals as he reminisces on an unrequited love. “remember the mornings” will be featured on Kane’s forthcoming EP ‘what am I doing wrong?,’ which is set to release next year.
In speaking about the song, Clinton Kane says: “‘remember the mornings’ is inspired by a girl who broke my heart; surprise, surprise, what else is new! It talks about how badly I want this person in my life even though she’ll probably break me apart, and how badly I want to call her every single night after my busy day even though I know she’s probably with someone else.”
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of George Harrison’s classic solo album, All Things Must Pass, the George Harrison Estate is pleased to announce a new 2020 stereo mix of the LP’s title song as a prelude of what’s to come.
The new stereo mix of the seminal album’s title track was overseen by multi- GRAMMY® Award winner, Paul Hicks, known for his work with the Harrison Estate, The Beatles and this year’s chart-topping albums by The Rolling Stones (Goat’s Head Soup) and John Lennon (Gimme Some Truth).
FIVIO FOREIGN RETURNS WITH NEW AXL BEATS PRODUCED SONG “TRUST”
Fivio Foreign is back with long-time collaborator AXL Beats in new song “Trust”. Starring himself and with a cameo from late friend and fellow artist King Von, the music video directed by JLShotThat sets the tone of the song with Fivio Foreign’s close knit group of friends and associates.
Carpenter Brut releases brand new single ‘Fab Tool’
Effortlessly combining futuristic synth sounds with ritualistic undertones and a movie-like expansiveness, ‘Fab Tool’ displays Carpenter Brut at his anthemic, epic best. Thunderous drums and bellowing chants from American musician David Eugene Edwards echo with one another, building towards a colossal and electrifying conclusion.
The accompanying video heightens the track’s potency, detailing a journey through a dystopian wasteland full of strange creatures, forgotten landmarks and flashes of an unknown danger.
GIRLZLUHDEV DROPS “DADDY D (FEAT. KINGMOSTWANTED)” SINGLE TODAY
Over a skittering and saucy gunshot-laden beat from producer MCM Raymond, the slick spitter turns up with one head-turning and hypnotic bar after another punctuated by lines like, “I’m so sick of your love like Coronavirus.” Immediately, his elastic wordplay and punchy flows take center stage with viral potential. The single continues to buzz on TikTok including a whimsical post from Travis Barker’s daughter Alabama.
THEHXLIDAY RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THANK U”
“Kids these days feel the urge to take drugs to help cope with their emotions,” says TheHxliday “With “Thank U” it’s a message saying ‘You can take drugs. You can take anything you want but it’s only going to make things worse.’ You don’t need that to heal they’re better things to do.”
BLACK THOUGHT DEBUTS NEW SONG “AMERICAN HEARTBREAK” FEATURING LEDISI
Renowned legendary MC for GRAMMY® Award-winning platinum-certified hip-hop luminaries The Roots, Black Thought debuts latest song “American Heartbreak” featuring Ledisi, as heard in the closing credits of HBO’s Between The World and Me.
Chem-sex addictions and the dark under-belly of the queer Party Scene
Vaughan opens up on his addiction to chem-sex and the dark under-belly of the queer party scene in new single Youngest At The Party.
“It’s a song about the loss of innocence. It’s about finding myself in places that I wish I had never been. Realising that I was the youngest person there and wondering how I got to this point. How far away from the world did I need to be, to get myself there.”
T9INE BARES HIS SOUL IN THE NEW INTENSELY LYRICAL “GO HARDER” TRACK
Today, T9ine released his latest track “Go Harder” produced by Juan Prod & Jai Beats. A master of wordplay who perfectly modulates his delivery to suit his meaning, the Tampa native only speak the truth in “Go Harder” as he weaves his way through the track with his striking soulful signature style. Alongside the “Go Harder” release, the 19-year-old rapper announces the release of forthcoming mixtape Fast Life Livin due later this year.
Ewan Macintyre Band lands in Canada with his Americana-Celtic Soul single ‘Same Story’
Ewan Macintyre—frontman of the Ewan Macintyre band—interweaves a raw blend of early Americana, soul, and Celtic music. Think acoustic Van Morrison meets Jeff Buckley.
His latest single ‘Same Story (Cigarette Butts)’ is a tune inspired by the observations of addiction and homelessness as well as a relationship he developed with a colleague.
Ewan’s writing for his upcoming album, Dream On Sally, is heavily inspired by his band, featuring lush string arrangements that weave in and around his cleverly crafted vocal style.
New single Carthage by Dutch indie outfit ‘Classic Water’
Comparing the fall of an ancient city with human relationships, Classic Water’s Tom Gerritsen shows his background as a historian with his mystical metaphors. Accompanied by the first ever Classic Water music video, third single Carthage is a hauntingly beautiful hypnosis.
The drawings for the video were made by Zürich-based artist Leila Merkofer; the drawings were animated by Classic Water’s very own Lotte van Leengoed.
The Blue Stones Live on Display EP out today
Today, The Blue Stones delighted fans with the release of their Live On Display EP available in both digital and physical formats. The Paul Meany (Mutemath, Twenty One Pilots) produced EP features live and studio versions of the band’s singles “Let It Ride,” “Grim,” “Careless,” and “Shakin’ Off The Rust,” offering multiple listening experiences and showing a more complete view of each track. The live versions were recorded during the band’s performance at Ontario antique store, Smash Salvage. On the tracks, you can hear Tarek Jafar (vocals/guitar) and Justin Tessier (drums) play their hearts out, offering a stadium-sized sound coming out of a small room setting.
Snowgoons ft. El Da Sensei & Kaze “Survive The Mess”
The Snowgoons celebrate the 11th Anniversary for the “Trojan Horse” Album with a brand new Graffit Video feat. El Da Sensei and Kaze.
Once again the Goons are going back to their roots representing Hip Hop culture on all levels.
John Dwyer, Nick Murray, Brad Caulkins, Tom Dolas & Greg Coates Announce LP, Share “Greener Pools,” ‘Witch Egg’ Out On Rock Is Hell Jan 22, 2021
WITCH EGG BIO V1
Transmission incoming…
Alien sound waves have been bouncing off the side of our ship.
We’ve managed to capture some of them on plastic.
They appear suddenly out of the vacuum.
Projected by planets
Beamed through stars
Reflected off debris
Hanging in space like dust motes
Memories of planetary habitation.
Witch egg is a improvised set of songs by John Dwyer, Nick Murray, Brad Caulkins, Greg
Coates & Tom Dolas.
Another fried expedition out in the wilds.
Recorded and mixed at Stu-Stu-Studio by John Dwyer
This one is a burner designed optimally for your eco-pod sound system.
When you’ve left the world behind, you will need a soundtrack while you lay in dream stasis
This is it
JPD
The Highway Women Release Highly Acclaimed Self-Titled EP
The EP features their new highly acclaimed single The Highway and Stand Up and Fight which was the official song of the 2019-2020 Women Riders World Relay (International Female Motorsports Relay) along with Shake The Dust which gained half a million views on their social media platforms. Their newest single The Highway released on October 30, 2020 and was co-written by Kristen Kae, Dallas Duff & Bonnie Dymond (Warner Chappell Music) who also produced the track.
The Smashing Pumpkins Release New Album, ‘CYR’ Today
“CYR represents, at least symbolically, the makings of a dissociative life, which best as we can tell IS modern life: as presented through a variety of sources; past, present, and future.” Explains Corgan. “Where even our own story as a band is often represented as something more grotesque and glorious than we actually experienced it. Which, it should be noted, is fine. Because we’ve never fought the dream as a collective, or it’s prickly twin (hence the snazzy title of one of our earliest records). So in CYR you get 20 pieces of fractured ideology, neither here nor there but that’s sort of the point. To ape that which in the post-technology age is not so easily defined and pinned down, but can be shown in a lithe, restless melody”.
New album: Ane Brun – How Beauty Holds The Hand Of Sorrow
Though ANE BRUN has been kept busy the last few years by the release of multiple of songs and albums, those who follow her more closely will have noticed something unusual about the always productive, ever innovative artist’s work: she’s not released a collection of new original music since 2015’s acclaimed When I’m Free, which took her to the top of the charts both in her native Norway and her adopted homeland of Sweden.
Ethan Payne Honors Late Grandfather with New Single Release “Spin”
“Spin takes the listener into the life-bonding relationship of a grandson and a grandfather who never let time get the best of them,” Ethan explains. “I relate to this song so much as my grandfather was my father figure before he passed away nearly five years ago. He was the first person to ever teach me how to drive and I miss him every day,”
Kaspa And Minus Strengthen Their Bond With New LP “Detours” FT. Canibus
New England underground rappers Kaspa and Minus rebound after their latest video Through The Fire with their second collaborative LP Detours. This picks up right where their previous project Roads ends and is inspired by real life situations that the duo has endured through their longstanding friendship. “We’ve wanted to do an album since we were kids but it just never happened. We randomly started piecing some tracks together and Roads came out. Then we just rode that momentum right into Detours which is part two” says Kaspa. Overcoming setbacks plays a major theme in strengthening their bond. “Unfortunately life took a turn and I had to push music aside. But luckily Kaspa helped me back on my feet and after recording a couple of songs we realized we had something special” says Minus.
Toronto Post-Punk Project Peeling Release ‘Worshipper’ Album
Post-punk project Peeling have released their long-anticipated debut album, Worshipper. The record features the singles “Suck”, “Ego Death”, and “Dread” alongside seven unreleased cuts that similarly draw on the psych, punk and no wave influences that songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Anna Timoshenko describes as her “affinity for melodic noisy pop”.
Canada’s Feed After Midnite New Single “Out of Time” Reminiscent Of 80s Hard Rock
This is the first single from the fairly new, laid back band who are out to show rock fans around the world that they are “just some dudes having fun and playing tunes”. Embodying that mantra, Feed After Midnite maintains a high level of professionalism, which comes through in their musicianship.