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Burning Pools – “Woman”
The band is led by former Smashing Pumpkins bassist Ginger Pooley and the three members share a long list of studio and touring credits and collectively have worked with rock legends like Tom Morello, Siouxsie Sioux, Gwen Stefani, Morrissey, Liz Phair, Tegan and Sara, and bands like Jane’s Addiction and Weezer.
WizTheMc Releases Music Video for “All My Friends Are Stoned”
Today, singer and rapper WizTheMc drops the music video for his song “All My Friends Are Stoned,” out now via 10K Projects/Homemade Projects. The easy-going anthem was recently released as part of his EP What About Now, a collection of 7 songs, written by WizTheMc. Described by VMAN Magazine as “your new musical obsession,” WizTheMc notes that “All My Friends Are Stoned” and its music video – directed by Justin Singer from Director X’s production house, Fela – act as a nod to his “stoner high school years,” hanging out with friends, smoking joints and playing video games. Next week, WizTheMc will follow up the music video with a series of live performance videos to close out the year, showcasing songs from What About Now, including “All My Friends Are Stoned.”
Donny Hathaway This Christmas Celebrates 50th Anniversary With New Animated Video
When Grammy®-winning singer-songwriter Donny Hathaway recorded “This Christmas” in 1970, he hoped the song would be embraced as the first black Christmas carol, one authored and performed by African Americans. It took a few years, but the song eventually achieved a level of success that greatly exceeded Hathaway’s dreams. 50 years later, “This Christmas” is recognized as a holiday standard, one that’s been recorded by a diverse group of artists including Destiny’s Child, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Lady A, and more recently Pentatonix, Pink Sweat$, and Jess Glynne, just to name a few.
YOUNG GUN SILVER FOX DROP NEW MUSIC VIDEO “WHO NEEDS WORDS”!
Canyons are places of mystery and beauty. The interesting thing is, while they are one of the great wonders in the history of planet earth and attract scientists of all kinds of disciplines, they have also been a popular retreat for artists and musicians. You will have heard of Topanga Canyon, Rickie Lee Jones and Chicago recorded here. Laurel Canyon is even more well known, a mythical place where Crosby, Stills & Nash developed their unique vocal sound while hanging around Mama Cass’ place. Or was it in Joni Mitchell’s house on Lookout Mountain? Ok, you get the picture. There is something unexplainable, almost magical going on in canyons.
Charlee Remitz Releases “Heaven’s a Scary Place” – New Album Out 12/18
The fearless new song highlights Charlee’s incredible strength as a talented songwriter, and her thought-provoking lyrics shine over moody 80s synths. Says Charlee, “On every album, I have one song that takes no hostages. This is that one song. It orbits around this lyric: ‘I bet if Jesus walked into heaven, he’d think he was lost.’ At least, this is true of the heaven that’s exclusive to cis-gendered white people who can pay for their sins. I want to describe the anger I feel towards the Catholic Church, in particular, eloquently, but all I can think to do is start screaming at the top of my lungs. This divine protection of rapists, condemnation of sex workers and willful ignorance towards men paying for sex, it’s so backwards and disgusting, and it makes faith sound like a dirty word.”
New Music From YXNG K.A “REAPER SZN” Out Now On Double O Records/Interscope Records
Today, breakout North Philadelphia rapper YXNG K.A. releases his highly anticipated EP, REAPER SZN via Double O Records / Interscope Records. Fueled by deeply personal storytelling and his powerful take on East Coast rap, REAPER SZN spotlights the unstoppable talent that YXNG K.A. continues to build on in his recent series of triumphant releases.
DAVID GUETTA & MORTEN REWORK THE FLEETWOOD MAC CLASSIC “DREAMS” FEAT. LANIE GARDNER
After eight monstrous Future Rave collaborations racking up over 140 million streams, David Guetta and MORTEN are back with a rework of Fleetwood Mac’s all-time classic “Dreams,” featuring rising star Lanie Gardner. They bring the 1970’s standard onto the modern dance floor, drenched with emotion. Guetta discovered Lanie’s cover of “Dreams” on YouTube which has over 7 million views and counting. He immediately fell in love with Lanie’s rendition and invited her to feature on the Future Rave remix. She delivered a powerful performance that is paired perfectly with David and Morten’s razor-sharp production.
San Francisco-Based Alternative Veteran San Francisco Songwriter Floyd Gets in Holiday Spirit Early with Christmas Cover Video
Floyd states, “”To me, this song captures the essence of Christmas; that longing for love and the magic of a season where anything is possible, no surprise is too great, or a gift too big. It makes you want to believe and hope for something grand, because at Christmastime, it just might happen.”
NYC’s Dear Hughes Delivers Ode to Filmmaker John Hughes on New Single “Diamond Heart”
Referencing revered American filmmaker John Hughes, Harlem, NY music trio Dear Hughes channels the playful sensitivity of the coming-of-age movie director’s celebrated movies, and much of the music associated with them. Merging the spirit of classic 80’s synth pop with the current landscape of EDM/pop music, Dear Hughes infuses a level of sweetness and heartbreak most often associated with singer/songwriters into a world of upbeat pop/dance music.
Micah Shalom Releases New Video “Baltimore Ska”
Micah Shalom is proud to announce his latest single “Baltimore Ska,” which will be released on December 4th. The established artist is one of the leading Reggae outfits in Texas, bringing both conscious roots and danceability to the mix. On the upcoming song, Micah Shalom brings a vibrant big band vibe into a traditional ska format with focus on the 4 piece horn section and a steady groove. Melodies are led by the horns and supported by organ, piano, guitar, bass, drums, and percussion. The song is accompanied by a visually stunning animated video set to premiere on Reggaeville in December.
Ireland’s OUTSIDER returns with impassioned and stunning “Samhain Soon” EP
Irish multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Seán Ó Corcoráin, better known as Outsider returns with the 3-song EP Samhain Soon released on December 4, 2020 via OK!Good Records / Neon Animals. Known for weaving esoteric imagery into anthemic post-punk, the release follows up his debut album Karma of Youth which was named one of the ‘Best Albums of 2020’ by American Songwriter.
LISTEN NOW: Charming pop rock debut single and visual “On Read” from South Carolina three-piece Practically Paradise
From the Nashville-esque rhythmic influences of The Band Camino comes South Carolina’s newest budding pop rock band Practically Paradise. Their brand new debut single and visual “On Read”, out December 4th, provides a critical first-person look at the way modern dating has changed as social media continues expanding into all aspects of life. Albeit an infuriating topic for anyone who’s experienced the communication failure known as “ghosting”, Practically Paradise uses clean production, neon colors, and cheerful synth to create a playful video.
WINONA AVENUE KICKSOFFTHE WINTERWITHNEW SINGLE“DECEMBER NIGHT”
Winona Avenue’slatest pop rock single “December Night” is about feeling lost and distant, until a life-changing experience occurs in which you find somebody that cares about you and what you are going through. You finally find a place in your life that you can call home.“We wantthe song to be a reminder that you are never alone and that there is always hope,no matter what you have been through and no matter what you will go through,” says Daniel Deputy, vocalist for Winona Avenue. “We hope this song will encourage you to love othersunconditionally, to always be available for others, and to reach out and support those who may be in need.”
DEADHEAD DAISIES – “PIGS” [Official Video]
Official video for the new single “PIGS” from Deadhead Daisies coming Dec 5, 2020. The song is the second single off the upcoming new project from Toronto-based songwriter and producer Jordan Kahn. The video was shot and directed by Deadhead Daisies in Toronto.
PIGS was written as a reflection of the outcry & collective movements against racism and police brutality stemming from the George Floyd protests & civil unrest that marked 2020.
Los Angeles based queer artist Lani Renaldo – “Woman”
Lani Renaldo has seen success performing with the likes of Alessia Cara at the AMA’s and opening for Halsey at The Shrine. Her collaboration on “Malibuu” with Matt Dimona topped Spotify’s Global 50 chart and currently has over six million streams. She has garnered acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Earmilk, The Line of Best Fit, LADYGUNN, American Songwriter and Wonderland Magazine, to name a few.
Janani Shankar Releases New Single ‘The World is on Fire’
Janani Shankar is a singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. She was trained in Indian Classical vocals and violin from a very young age and picked up guitar, bass and a little bit of keys later on. She started gigging in New York at the age of sixteen and went on to play in London, Los Angeles and other cities from there. Her style combines the nineties with her folk, jazz and indie influences.
Kevin Gates & Dermot Kennedy “Power” New Single! Dj Approved!
Lil Freaky – “27 Birdz” – feat. Future & Herion Young
Artist: Nayana – EP: Pretty Good to Be Here
Nayana is currently based in Ottawa, ON, Canada; where she recently signed a recording deal with Canadian Indie label, Young, Wild & Free Records. Teaming up with her mentor: Producer( Beyond The Fall, ELLE G, Nosebleed Sun)/ Writer/Artist ( Beyond The Fall, Jet Black Stare), Jason Wilkinson, the two embarked on a journey through the ups and downs of 2020. They were able to build Nayana’s dynamic debut single, an enlightening, feel good song called “Pretty Good to Be Here”.
One of the most prominent emerging musical artists, Joffrey Lorquet, is quickly set to make a name for himself in the music industry. The talented producer presents his newest anthem, “Part of Me,” featuring Chandler Blasé. The deep/progressive house fusion delivers a groovy production with feel-good instrumentation, atmospheric vocals, and a powerful bassline driven by an infectious piano progression. The angelic vocal adorns the instrumental that shines and sparkles at every turn. This is precisely the kind of record that proves there is no doubt Joffrey Lorquet is an artist to keep an eye on. “Part of Me” will capture anyone from the first note and will leave people wanting more. Chandler Blasé’s message-heavy lyricism will take listeners on a musical journey that highlights an empowering tale. “Part of Me” is a must-listen-to single as he is set to release more captivating music for years to come. The single is available on all digital platforms.
Busta Rhymes & Ol’ Dirty Bastard ” Slow Flow ” New Single!
The original Extinction Level Event: The Final World Front album, released in 1998, is possibly the most revered Busta Rhymes album in a catalog that includes many greats. E.L.E. 1 made good on the increasingly bombastic delivery and cutting-edge aesthetic Bus delivered with When Disaster Strikes, pushing the MC’s star further into the pop stratosphere while supplying canonical entries like “Gimme Some More” and “What’s It Gonna Be?!” To deliver its sequel, then—some 22 years later and also after a near decade-long album hiatus—would mean that Busta holds this latest work in the very highest esteem, believing that over the course of a now three-decade-long career, his music-making ability hasn’t wavered a bit. Luckily for us, nobody knows Busta better than he does.
HORCRUX REVEALS VIDEO FOR PEREMPTORY NEW SINGLE “HEAVY HEARTED”!
Metalcore formation Horcrux premieres the brand new representation of the group’s notable musicianship and composing potential for creating quality heavy music – “Heavy Hearted”! Following the established tendency of the band to continuously perfect its characteristic approach to developing and presenting complex music ideas and concepts as crafted, polished and cohesive dynamic products, this single impresses with its prolific balance between the aggressiveness and the technicality that the different aspects of the composition achieve with ease and natural intuition. With its remarkable construction and its subsequent execution, “Heavy Hearted” is yet another clear and undeniable example that proves Horcrux’s significant capacity and talent to create peremptory and comprehensible music that, however, escapes the traps of the conventional genres’ limitations.
Artist: Sunlight Prism – EP: After The FIre
Immediately, they rediscovered the friendship and rhythm that had laid the groundwork for Paragon and Mythology so many years prior. A one-off jam session became a weekly event, and the two friends capitalized on the latest technology: recording high-quality productions in home studios, creating their own music videos, and crafting a unique sound from their own whim and strong musicality.
Adam Krum Shows Quarantine Life with Family-Inspired Music Video “Invincible”
“I think what I sing about and the videos I do can relate to my listeners and people going through raising kids, the up and downs and how much your life has changed and what everything means to you.” explains Adam.
With accolades such as accumulating over one million views on his first music video, 300 thousand views on his music video for his single “Go Time,” selling out a show at The Hard Rock Café in Seattle, opening for the Seattle Seahawks, and headlining the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, Krum is paving the way to an excellent and successful country music career.
DANIEL DONSKOY SHARES THE NEW SINGLE ‘ROBBED ME’ – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
2020 continues to be a year of new beginnings for Daniel Donskoy. The cosmopolitan actor and musician with roots in Moscow, Berlin, Tel Aviv and London shows no signs of stopping after the release of his single “24”. The video was viewed more than 60k times in the first 4 days after the release, and today he shares his soulful new single “Robbed Me”.
SOUVLAKI, watch the new video for the single “Isolation”
Souvlaki releases a new video for his new single “Isolation”.
After announcing the release of his second EP titled “Continued Survival”, the Italian-born electronica musician and producer unveils another piece of this new work, which was anticipated by the single “7LUNGS” (featuring Slim Gong) at the beginning of November.
“Isolation” features Deborah Grandi on vocals and is presented with a stop motion video directed by Souvlaki himself, along with Carlo Rodella and Nicola Nolli.
The Kut makes a bid for the Christmas Charts, ‘Waiting for Christmas’ Video
UK rock band The Kut have announced a Christmas Single, ‘Waiting for Christmas’ to be released on Friday December 18th, via Criminal Records – with 100% of profit from sales and streams being donated to the Red Cross – supporting those affected by poverty as a result of the pandemic. The YouTube video for the song can be viewed here:
2020’s Most Sinful Cities in America – WalletHub Study
The holidays are here, and one thing they’re known for is encouraging indulgence, such as overeating and overspending. This can lead to unfortunate economic consequences, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when money is already tight for many people.
In light of this dark pattern perpetuated every holiday season, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the 2020’s Most Sinful Cities in America, as well as accompanying videos. To determine the most wicked places in America, WalletHub compared more than 180 U.S. cities based on seven sinful behaviors: anger and hatred, jealousy, excesses and vices, greed, lust, vanity and laziness.
International Music Video Producer Teams With Country Artist Rusty Gear
Rusty Gear is an American singer-songwriter who leads a collaboration of great musicians to create and record original country, blues and southern rock music. Rusty Gear original songs have been streamed over 600,000 times on Spotify, with Jake Brakes, Wondering Why, Call Me One for the Road, The Writer and Won’t Forget widely playlisted. Now Rusty takes his new audio release “It’s Still You” and teams with the production crew at Relaxing Blues to share the moving song in visual format.
Wolfie unveils hotly anticipated new EP ‘All Souls’
A deeply personal release, All Souls sees Wolfie explore everything from insomnia, to heartbreak, to her Roma heritage across its six tracks. Things open with the spiritual R&B vibes of November single ‘Supernatural’, a track that allows the Kent-born artist’s delicate vocals to take centre stage. A nod to her fascination with the occult, it was released on All Souls Day, a day in ancient years that was used for prayer and remembrance for all the souls that haven’t ascended to heaven.
Final Coil Frontman Phil Stiles Announces Brand New Lyric Video
A prescient track, Bury Your Head is the second single to be released from Final Coil frontman Phil Stiles’ solo EP, The Anchorite. Detailing the way in which the deliberate polarisation of society by national governments has been aided by the desire of an exhausted public to simply ignore the turmoil, the lyrical content reflects the ongoing crisis of Western democracy.
VIDEO PREMIERE: PHIL STILES – Bury Your Head
TANKUS THE HENGE – “Luna Park!” out now || Watch video for title-track
Directed by Jay Enticknap, the video harks back to the band’s funfair roots and finds them performing amidst the electrified chaos of the dodgems in full flight. Delivering a carnival of sounds with high octane pace and luminous vision, the title-track is a fitting introduction to Tankus the Henge’s third studio album.
