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Last single “Can’t Seem To Recall” from H.B. Nielsens new EP Out Now
With musical references rooted in Americana- and Indie Folk traditions Swedish folk and singer-songwriter H.B Nielsen take stand on his fellow swedes Daniel Norgren and The Tallest Man On Earth’s shoulders as he starts off the new year with the delivey of the last single, “Can’t Seem To Recall” from his upcoming EP “It’s Today Again”.
MULTI-TALENTED ARTIST/PRODUCER JOHN-ROBERT UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “USMO”
Musically, the track illuminates the idiosyncrasies of his inimitable style. Handclaps, airy guitar leads, and quivering cymbals comingle within an unpredictable soundscape as the vocals stretch into a fiery falsetto. On the hummable hook, he pleads, “If you’re having visions ‘bout the two of us, just don’t, you should move on.”
ZAYN RELEASES NEW ALBUM NOBODY IS LISTENING
The album contains the previously released singles “Vibez” and “Better,” both of which were embraced by fans and critics alike, with Wonderland proclaiming ZAYN was here to “save 2021” with the release of “Vibez” and Billboard calling “Better” a “straightforward R&B track, expressing love in spite of disagreement and designed to showcase one of the most skilled voices in modern pop.” The latter single has accrued over 105 million streams across all platforms, and upon release the video received a half a million views in the first 10 minutes.
New Music From DaBaby “Masterpiece” Out Now On South Coast Music Group/Interscope Records
JUICE WRLD AND YOUNG THUG STAR IN CINEMATIC VISUAL “BAD BOY”
Today, Grade A/Interscope Records release “Bad Boy” by Juice WRLD and Young Thug. The Pierre B’ourne produced track comes alongside a cinematic visual, directed by Cole Bennett and produced by Lyrical Lemonade, which marks the last official music video that Juice WRLD shot before he passed away in December 2019. The visually stunning video showcases the creative chemistry between Juice and Thug while amplifying Juice’s genre-defying sound that catapulted him into a universally beloved artist.
PABLO DYLAN RELEASES NEW EP ‘SOLITUDE’ AS A REFLECTION ON THE EARLY DAYS OF THE PANDEMIC
In speaking about the EP, Pablo says: “‘Solitude’ was written right after I got off tour and returned to a different world from the one I had left behind. It’s about remembrance of the way the world used to be and how the ghosts of the past imprint themselves upon us. I was inspired by the circumstance of the age and the removal of the normality of the social function from our lives. As always, I was inspired by the immortal blues men of times past.”
Hot Breath release new single “Who’s the One”
Hot Breath release “Who’s the One” today, January 15 – the second single from the Swedish band’s upcoming debut album entitled “Rubbery Lips”.
Swedish garage rock outfit Hot Breath are back. In November 2020, the band released the single and music video “Bad Feeling”. Being the first single from Hot Breath’s upcoming debut album, “Bad Feeling” was featured on Classic Rock Magazine/Louder’s pick for “tracks of the week”.
Classic Water starts 2021 with new single Tomorrow
Dutch indie band Classic Water return today with their fourth single Tomorrow. A song about desperate times and corresponding desperate measures, but as the lyrics say: “tomorrow this will all be gone.” A soothing thought at the start of this new year.
For fans of: The Notwist, The New Year, Amen Dunes
The music video is based on the artwork designed by visual artist Viktoryia Shydlouskaya-Dijk and animated by Classic Water’s keys player Lotte van Leengoed.
Nephila – “White Bones”
Nephila has joined forces with The Sign Records and will release their debut self-titled album in June, 2021. Combining psychedelic rock and heavy blues with theatrical expressions, the 7-headed rock orchestra brings out the best of 70’s experimental rock while adding their own touch of mysticism and visual storytelling. On Friday, January 15, Nephila launch the first single from the album, “White Bones”.
Nephila is a musical spider, with its sprawling legs represented by 70’s space rock and masked band members. Flashing guitar solos and psychedelic melodies quickly brings to mind pioneers such as the American Jefferson Airplane and Sweden’s Abramis Brama. With members hailing from retro rock-band Children of the Sün, melodies and rhythm crawl like a red pulsing thread through the songs of this Swedish band.
NANGA PARBAT New Single/Video For ‘Demon In The Snow’
“From the icy landscapes of the Siberian taiga an old, vengeful demon emerges from the forest, its quest – to destroy and eradicate every sign of poachers from its territory.”
The Italian progressive death metal band Nanga Parbat presents its first single from their debut album Downfall And Torment due for release on March 23rd via Sliptrick Records. This is their very first piece of music ever released. Demon In The Snow is a powerful song where the wild alternation of heavy death metal riffs, ethereal progressive bridges and fierce disruptive chorus march relentlessly across the icy land of an epic orchestra upon which the gelid wind of acoustic lead guitars blows.
Josephine Sillars drops new single “Enemy” today
Originally from the Highlands of Scotland but now based in Leeds, Josephine Sillars is a musician and song writer about to release some of her most potent work to date. Having previously released under The Manic Pixie Dreams moniker, she’s dropping the alter egos to get personal and political with the release of the Desperate Characters EP. The first track to be taken from the record is “Enemy”, out today.
NANGA PARBAT – New Single/Video For ‘Demon In The Snow’
“From the icy landscapes of the Siberian taiga an old, vengeful demon emerges from the forest, its quest – to destroy and eradicate every sign of poachers from its territory.”
The Italian progressive death metal band Nanga Parbat presents its first single from their debut album Downfall And Torment due for release on March 23rd via Sliptrick Records. This is their very first piece of music ever released. Demon In The Snow is a powerful song where the wild alternation of heavy death metal riffs, ethereal progressive bridges and fierce disruptive chorus march relentlessly across the icy land of an epic orchestra upon which the gelid wind of acoustic lead guitars blows.
CAROLESDAUGHTER DEBUTS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “VIOLENT” – WATCH HERE
18-year-old alt-pop artist carolesdaughter, aka Thea Taylor, releases a striking music video for her explosive single, “Violent” today. The gothic-styled video was shot in a Victorian house in Los Angeles and follows a stunning lyric video of the track that has already accumulated well over 500K views.
TJ ROBERTS Share Tender New Single ‘Somebody’s Someone’
Cardiff-based indie/Americana quartet TJ Roberts are pleased to share two new tracks taken from their second album, Love Loss & Other Useless Things, released 8th December 2020 via Rose Parade Recording Co.
SOUVLAKI releases new “Continued Survival” EP
This eclectic and multifaceted EP was preceded by two singles that immediately gave the measure of the great variety of influences in this new release: “7LUNGS” (which features the participation of Slim Gong on vocals and drum & bass and hip hop influences) and “Isolation” (released as an eye-catching stop-motion video) which lingers on more synth-wave and dark sounds, also thanks to the remarkable vocal performance of Deborah Grandi.
SISTER PSYCHOSIS – Release debut song & video on Creation 23: ‘Beside Myself’
Inspired by nights gigging and partying in underground London clubs, “Beside Myself” is a snapshot of halcyon times, laced with all the promise of their return in 2021.
Comprising songwriter & vocal powerhouse Amanda May and guitarist wunderkind Chops, the UK-Canadian duo transcend borders to make sparks fly on their first studio outing together. Formed through a series of chance encounters, theirs is a companionship as formidable as it is unlikely and alive with the irrepressible energy of the unpredictable. The wryly titled ‘Beside Myself’, will form the B-Side to an upcoming 7″ single which will see ‘Into Your Memory’ on the flipside.
New Single Alert – Be Under Arms “The Blood Oath”
Be Under Arms are an established force in Groove Metal combining elements of Metal Core and Melodic Death Metal. Hailing from Russia the band have released 4 highly successful albums and completed several major European tours supporting bands like the Butcher Babies, Caliban, Infected Rain, Jinjer and many more.
Be Under Arms main premise as a band is focused on social and military orientation in a post apocalyptic world . The combination of outstanding Male and Female vocals fronting the band gives a distinctive focus enabling the band to deliver a stellar performance.
The single – written, recorded and produced entirely by Matt in his own studio during lockdown shows a new approach to songwriting and a new musical direction. The song is about his own struggle with addiction and its emotions are intertwined with imagery from his favourite childrens book Harold and the Purple Crayon. While the artwork for the single – a departure from the standard headshot portraits used for his previous covers – is an abstract painting by Aurelie Freoua.
Black Coffee, Diplo and Elderbook link up on new single ‘Never Gonna Forget’
Black Coffee has linked up with fellow global superstars Diplo and Elderbrook on new single ‘Never Gonna Forget’, out January 15th.
An inspirational, emotion-tinged electro-acoustic jam with a signature Black Coffee groove, ‘Never Gonna Forget’ pairs delicate guitar strings with the soaring, pitch-perfect vocals of Grammy-nominee Elderbrook. It marks the sixth and final single release from Black Coffee’s highly anticipated forthcoming album, following collaborations with musical superstar Pharrell Williams, UK singer-songwriter Celeste, chart-topper Sabrina Claudio and R&B icon Usher. Titled Subconsciously, the 12-track LP is set for release on February 5th.
EYK – When The Sun Comes Up
Fresh off the back of their recent single ‘Charlie’, multifaceted sibling duo Everyone You Know (EYK) have dropped their first track of 2021 ‘When The Sun Comes Up’.
Fusing elements of early 90s indie-dance and hip hop into the production, ‘When The Sun Comes Up’ serves as an atmospheric and nostalgic anthem, topped by Rhys’ infectious vocals. In true lockdown spirit, the track is accompanied by a DIY self-directed official video which features EYK and their sister dancing around their kitchen.
Introducing Softcult and their debut single ‘Another Bish’
Today Canadian newcomers Softcult share their explosive debut single ‘Another Bish’ alongside its self-directed video. The track is a razor sharp slice of scuzz pop, existing as a modernised fusion of Bikini Kill and Smashing Pumpkins, two of their biggest influences.
Sotfcult is the project of Phoenix and Mercedes Arn Horn, Ontario-based twins who spent their formative years playing shows in their local town of Kitchener before branching out across the North American circuit, a experience of which, for two young women in an often male-dominated industry, informed much of their new project’s manifesto as well as sound.
Introducing > Senso > on Copenhagen’s Petrola80 & Opal Tapes > debut single ‘Fading’ out today > Watch Here
Senso, fronted by Danish singer Jens Konrad is a genre bending bastard of grand emotion and angst. Their debut EP is out this April, with four unique tracks that mixes influences from pop, rock, hip hop and the underground to create a unique synth sound. Think Tears for Fears meets arena rock meets sad boi stuff all expressed through complex musical arrangements.
Aystar ‘Scousematic 3’ tape feat Digga D, Ay Em and Giggs
Having spearheaded the Scouse rap scene for almost ten years, Aystar returns with a monumental mixtape with features from Digga D, Ay Em and Giggs.
Release Alert: Irish actor and musician JD Kelleher releases burst of positivity with ‘Give Me Light
Described by JD as “…a cool, chilled, gay love song with lovely appropriate pronouns and everything”, the new video (released 15 January 2021) delivers a cinematic and encapsulating choreography of dance, reflection and light, filmed on the idyllic beaches of Fanore, County Clare. ‘Give Me Light’ also rounds up JD’s debut EP ‘The Ugly Tree’, as the final track which can be streamed / downloaded on all platforms now.
