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ST. VINCENT: “THE MELTING OF THE SUN” SECOND TRACK FROM DADDY’S HOME OUT NOW
Released just ahead of St. Vincent’s return to Saturday Night Live this weekend, the brand new “The Melting Of The Sun” is available across streaming and digital platforms.
Gothic Metal Band Malacoda Streams “Crawling Chaos” EP In Full
Malacoda announces the April release for their next EP, Crawling Chaos, independently. The first single “Crawling Chaos” will hit all streaming services on February 5th. Crawling Chaos is the band’s first new release since 2018’s Restless Dreams and is a return to the band’s more cinematic and gothic roots as heard on Ritualis Aeterna (2016) as well as a deeper exploration of melodic vocal hooks as heard on their self-titled debut (2014). In the summer of 2019 the band formed a new live lineup and embarked on a small tour around Ontario, including a final show at Toronto’s legendary Rockpile venue before heading into the studio.
FXXXXY Returns With Lil Uzi Vert For “Yeah Kool”
The spirit of FXXXXY pushes forward with the release of his new record, “Yeah Kool,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. Before his death, FXXXXY received a rare opportunity. While working on Future and Uzi’s joint project Pluto X Baby Pluto in Miami, he and Uzi bonded after Future ran late to their studio session. The union between both rappers ultimately led to the organic collaboration of “Yeah Kool.”
INTERNET MONEY’S TURBO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “ZOMBIEZ” FT. LANDON CUBE
Today, crossover talent Turbo releases a new single “Zombiez,” featuring Landon Cube. Out now via 10K Projects/Internet Money Records, the new single is a laid back, acoustic guitar-driven track that showcases Turbo’s semi-country storytelling and Landon Cube’s gritty vocals. His first release of 2021, the single leads up to an eventual project, due later this year.
XXL FRESHMAN CONTENDER DRO KENJI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SUPERSTAR”
South Carolina artist Dro Kenji drops a follow up single to his February released EAT YOUR HEART OUT EP (over 3.5 million streams), titled “Superstar,” out now via Internet Money Records/ MiraTouch/ 10K Projects. Mixing influences of 90s grunge rock with melodic rap, “Superstar” is a short, catchy new offering from the rising talent. A current contender for the 10th spot for XXL’s Freshman class of 2021, Dro Kenji is a prolific new act who’s made a name for himself by releasing consistent, high quality projects back-to-back over the last year.
BUZZING ARTIST RENCE RELEASES “ENDLESS (SARCASTIC SOUNDS REMIX)”
Sharing real life snapshots in song, Rence magnifies his personal perspective through a genre-less palette, bordering pop, alternative, electro, indie and hip-hop all at once, yet never dipping into one for too long. He first introduced himself on the breakthrough independent project, Pink, featuring standout single “Baby Blue.” In 2019, after signing to Epic Records, he followed with the release of “Expensive” [feat. Noah Cyrus] and his major label debut EP FALL 2019.
RAP VIRTUOSO LIL TJAY IS CHANGING THE GAME AND IS ‘DESTINED 2 WIN’
Today, multi-platinum rapper Lil Tjay has released his highly anticipated sophomore album Destined 2 Win via Columbia Records. The South Bronx native solidifies himself as a creative force to be reckoned with, featuring a wide range of diverse collaborations from 6LACK, Polo G, Fivio Foreign, Moneybagg Yo, Offset, Saweetie, Toosi and Tyga on the 21-track album.
DOVE CAMERON UNVEILS UNAPOLOGETICALLY LIBERATED NEW DISCO POP SINGLE “LAZYBABY”
“LazyBaby” is the 25-year-old songstress’ empowering commentary on ushering herself into a healthier mindset and the universal experience of getting over a breakup. The pop singer is feeling herself through the upbeat track and accompanies her earworming, sultry vocals with a dreamy official video. The Jasper Soloff directed visual shows the queen confident and carefree on her chromatic throne with an array of glitter studded, lustrous inspired looks. “LazyBaby” made its broadcast premiere on MTV Live, MTVU and on the ViacomCBS Times Square billboard today.
New Music From FXXXXY “Yeah Kool feat. Lil Uzi Vert” Out Now On Rule #1/Interscope Records
The spirit of FXXXXY pushes forward with the release of his new record, “Yeah Kool,” featuring Lil Uzi Vert. Before his death, FXXXXY received a rare opportunity. While working on Future and Uzi’s joint project Pluto X Baby Pluto in Miami, he and Uzi bonded after Future ran late to their studio session. The union between both rappers ultimately led to the organic collaboration of “Yeah Kool.”
CAL Returns With Brand New Single “In the Water” ft. Quinn XCII
Co-written by CAL alongside Quinn XCII & Jorgen Odegard (whose recent credits include Justin Bieber’s “Holy” and Rosé from BLACKPINK’s “On The Ground”), “In the Water” is an effervescent representation built over an irresistible hook and cool beats of that indescribable, infatuating feeling – one that pulls you in, begs no explanation and compels you to just go with it; and one that CAL says was reflected in a case of life imitating art through the song’s creation process.
New Release // Famed Actor // Melodic R&B Hip Hop
Entitled “Out of My Brain”, Armani Jackson’s new single with accompanying visuals is a recollection of the artist’s inner struggle as he tries to get a past love out of his head. With a captivating hook, a melancholy and masterfully produced beat, and lyrics that capture the true essence of what it feels like to move on after a break-up, this teen is proving that he’s a triple threat and a breakout force in the music industry.
DUNDER colab with AMAANDA
Dream Drop release the third single “Unpure Thoughts”
“Unpure thoughts are thoughts we all have.Unpure thoughts is what it sounds like in your headwhen someone has hurt one of your loved ones. Unpure thoughts are murder fantasies. Unpurethoughts is being really disappointed in the ending of game of thrones even though it inspired amade-up tortue scenario in your head. Unpure thoughts is the incoherent insanity your mindgoes through sometimes. Unpure thoughts are for most people suppressed but we don’t need toact like they don’t exist.” //Dream Drop
LITANY TEAMS UP WITH OSCAR SCHELLER FOR THE NEW SINGLE ‘PLAYLIST’ – WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Everything is falling into place for Litany right now. Her previous single ‘Uh-huh’ was praised by NME, The Line of Best Fit and Mollie King, while its profile was boosted by a video that was directed by Joe Lycett and starred Katherine Ryan. The first Litany remix by Dua Lipa’s collaborator Initial Talk soon followed. It also prompted a rediscovery of Litany’s previous releases, elevating her breakthrough track ‘Bedroom’ over the 30 million streams landmark at Spotify.
RESIDUAL SELF New Single ‘Mistress Of Pain’
The new single is called Mistress Of Pain and here’s the official synopsis; “Mistress Of Pain is about what every soul of lust is after, and she knows it. Using her charms, she dominates those infatuated with her. She feeds off the pain of the flesh and pain of the mind. Now caught in her web, you’re into deep. The realization comes… you’re the demon’s prey. Let the guitar licks guide you, as you heed the warnings of Rex. Scream out her name, and we’ll curse her in shame.”
Dust And Ashes // A New Quiet Arrows Song
Dust and Ashes is about starting over and rebuilding. It is about piling up everything endured and letting it burn. The ashes become fuel to create something reimagined and meaningful. In the combustion of struggle one is purified and emptied out enough to start over and build from what has crumbled. The dust and ashes of despair can be sculpted into hope.
ITALIAN PUNKS HEARTS APART RETURNS WITH SECOND SINGLE “IT’S ALL THE SAME” AND ANNOUNCE DEBUT EP
Italian punks HEARTS APARTS announce the release of their debut EP “Number One To No One” on June 18th and drops another massive single today, the anthemic “It’s All The Same”.
It’s a short, poppy but pretty epic punk gem that makes you want to be on a basement show, pointing your finger to the ceiling, singing along to the anthemic chorus.
OUT TODAY – Unganisha’s new single “Leko” (FFO Ibibio Sound Machine, Konono No.1)
Being a pan-continent duo is hard enough, but add in a global pandemic and making music together might seem impossible, right? Well, Labdi Ommes and Bernt Isak Wærstad are consistently confounding that idea as the Kenyan-Norwegian collaboration Unganisha. Their brand new single, “Leko”, is out today.
Luminous Electro Pop from Viral Artist
LACUNA J is an independent and self-published artist/songwriter based in Manchester. Like her name, her music is alluring and evocative, referring to herself as genre-fluid, LACUNA J will not be defined to a certain box. Relating more to the stubborn daisies flowering through the cracks in the pavement than to English roses, this songstress is quite simply a force to be reckoned with.
Boris Brejcha links up with Ginger on new single ‘Spicy’ out today
Renowned German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha has joined forces with long-term collaborator Ginger on new single ‘Spicy’, out 2nd April via Ultra.
A melodic techno track that’s fizzing with refined dancefloor energy, ‘Spicy’ combines driving snares, delicate piano chords and Ginger’s fleeting vocals as it gracefully builds in intensity throughout. The track marks the first in a line of singles planned throughout the rest of 2021, culminating in the release of Boris Brejcha’s new album in November.
Mauri Dark And His Daughter Star In Timely New Music Video
Top 20 UK iTunes singer-songwriter Mauri Dark is quickly becoming known for his stark, cinematic, and striking music videos. His music video debut “Dreams Of a Middle Aged Man” has been selected for the International Music Video Awards, Europa Film Awards, Pune Short Film Festival, the Rome Music Video Awards and others. Now, Dark is joined by his young daughter for a walk through post-apocalyptic lands in “Love Will Prevail.”
TOMM¥ €A$H RELEASES BRAND NEW TRACK ‘ZUCCENBERG’
On the track Tommy said; “This song is made in rage and frustration by the energy that has been boiling. You can hear in it all the cancelled tours, shows and the waiting! Postponing! Things shaded by the dumb ass virus. All my friends whose clubs got closed, jobs taken away. It has all in it. It represents all that boxed in energy, but at the same time it welcomes the future. And shout to Diplo and $uicideboy$, guys were amazing to work with. Can’t wait!”
Piers Faccini, Ben Harper, Abdelkebir Merchane | animated music video
British-Italian artist Piers Faccini today releases a new animated video – directed by La Blogotheque/Fantômes’s Hugo & Rodolphe Jouxtel – for his state-of-the-nation single ‘All Aboard’. The track – featuring Ben Harper and Abdelkebir Merchane – is the latest to emerge from Faccini’s new album Shapes Of The Fall, which is out now through Nø Førmat! (Oumou Sangaré, Blick Bassy & Mélissa Laveaux) / Beating Drum. The release is Faccini’s seventh album in a career spanning over twenty years, with collaborations alongside the likes of Rokia Traoré, Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Segal.
CHIIILD AND MAHALIA CONNECT ON GORGEOUS NEW SINGLE “AWAKE”// LISTEN HERE
Psychedelic soul artist Chiiild (Yonatan ‘Yoni’ Aya) returns with his second single from his highly anticipated album Hope For Sale, “Awake” featuring the entrancing Jamaican-British singer Mahalia. Infused with sensual guitar and bass strings, the lustful track illustrates lovers longingly anticipating a reconnection after waiting what seems like forever. Yoni compares the feeling to “when the week’s finally over and you need to take the weight off.” Mahalia said on collaborating with Chiiild: “I love Chiiild and I couldn’t be prouder to be a part of this beautiful song. Hope you all love “Awake” as much as I do.”
LISTEN: Gorje Hewek Releases Debut LP on All Day I Dream
The time has come for Gorje Hewek to show the world his most ambitious piece of art. ‘Collages,’ his first ever album, lands today on All Day I Dream, weaving in and out of ethereal soundscapes and imprinted with worldly influences he’s picked up over his long years as a musicmaker.
Hazy Tropical Dipped Psych Pop
When you hear Julian Skiboat you stop and listen. Hailing from San Antonio, the 24-year-old, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter evokes emotions out of each and every lyric and guitar strum. What’s astonishing is that up until recently, he has made all of his music on his iPhone 5.
SCORES – Release Debut Single ‘Talk Flood’
Scores’ core members are veteran musicians: brothers Austin and Alexander Ward have performed in internationally touring alternative rock bands Hembree since 2016 and The Noise FM since 2005; CJ Calhoun is songwriter and vocalist in cult-favorite indie group Cowboy Indian Bear and releases solo music as Bonzo Madrid. The three musicians first crossed paths while living and performing in Lawrence, Kansas, USA — longtime mecca of indie music in the United States Midwest — becoming fast friends then roommates. The three had long talked about creating music together, but it wasn’t until a month-long backpacking trip through Europe that Scores came into existence and the band’s first songs began to take shape.
Lisa Nicole’s “Count On You” (Brand New Today)
Canadian country artist Lisa Nicole is pleased to release her newest single, “Count On You”, which is new on all digital platforms today and will go to Canadian country radio on April 19th.
Written and recorded prior to the pandemic, the song’s modern retro-pop country canvas is an inviting backdrop for an honest and heartfelt lyrical journey that is especially timely and meaningful in present times.
PAUL MAYSON AND GRAMMY-NOMINEE SAINT SINNER ‘BELIEVE’ WITH NEW SINGLE
Paul Mayson is back with a bang after a period of creative exploration. Teaming up with American Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Saint Sinner, the producer and DJ has brought new life to Cher’s “unstoppable” pop hit ‘Believe’ for his first release with Sony Music. The single is a modern interpretation of the sound and feeling of the early house music era, fusing drum machine samples and a timeless dancefloor groove with pop ingredients to create a contemporary dance track.
OUT OF LOVE Salute The Animal Kingdom With New Single ‘Dog Daze’
London punks Out Of Love are pleased to reveal the video for their new single ‘Dog Daze’ which is out now via all good digital service providers and premiered today via DSCVRD.
The track is the third single to be taken from their recently-announced forthcoming second EP Funny Feeling set for release on 16th April 2021 via Gallows’ label Venn Records.
THADEUS GONZALEZ: new video “The Death Of A Good Hustle” on MXDWN!
THADEUS GONZALEZ is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Oakland, California. While fronting local rock band Electric Sister nearly ten years ago, he caught international critical attention and was called “a frontman to watch with an arena-looking and sounding attitude”. After launching a solo career in 2014, his reputation for genre blending was solidified. With two full-lengths under his belt, Thadeus kicked off nearly two years of coast-to-coast and international touring, opening for KISS, Motley Crue, Slash, as well as Bon Jovi at the SAP Center in San Jose, CA.
IMMORTAL GUARDIAN Unveils ‘Psychosomatic’ Lyric Video
US progressive/power metal group IMMORTAL GUARDIAN has unveiled a video for “Psychosomatic”, the title track of their acclaimed new concept album that was inspired by and recorded during the coronavirus pandemic.
New > Ace Hashimoto > Announces Debut Album + Shares ‘GIRLS’ ft pH-1 > listen here
Ace Hashimoto is a contemporary R&B singer, songwriter, and producer whose smooth vocals, frequently applied to jazzy hip-hop inspired productions, resemble a distinctive cross between Pharrell Williams and Frank Ocean. On 2nd April Ace Hashimoto shares his new single and video ‘GIRLS’, featuring Korean American rapper pH-1, taken from his forthcoming debut album ‘Play.Make.Believe.’ released 21st May on NBN Records.
Perception – “Dirty Water”
The message of the song is simple: don’t follow the crowd, just be yourself.There are always going to be others trying to keep you down with them and tell you that you don’t have what it takes.
Varro Vivyds Reveals Gorgeous New Track “Alleyway”
The opening synths of Varro Vivyds’ new single “Adrenaline” will immediately throw you back half a century because of its New Wave nostalgia. Though reminiscent of that musical era, she incorporates more modern pop stylings; the combination of her voice over the vague EDM track sounds like Lady Gaga’s The Fame. An especially powerful point in the song comes during the pre-chorus, when the arrangement cuts to only Varro’s voice alongside a reverberating lead synth.
LearningToDive bring us striking new music video
LearningToDive bring us a brand new single and video for instrumental track ‘I Stand on an Ice Floe’. The anthemic single comes off of their full “Norwegian Pop” album which lands on April 2nd, 2021.
Taking its cue from the heady days of 80s New Wave and Art Pop, LearningToDive’s debut album, Norwegian Pop, is to be released on 2nd April and takes the innovation of the past and injects elements of Trip-Hop and Shoegaze to create a truly transcendental experience.
ROSIE DARLING REVEALS STUNNING DEBUT EP ‘COPING’// LISTEN HERE
“A lot of people have been asking me how long I’ve been working on this EP. The easy answer is a few years, but it feels like it’s been my whole life! Everything I’ve written or been a part of musically has led to this moment, and I truly feel like these songs represent me not only as an artist but as a person. These songs represent my experience with relationships, friendships, and all of the emotional highs & lows that come with them. I hope that anyone who listens to these songs can relate and find their narrative within them. Although my stories are important, I want to create space for listeners to reflect on their experiences and feel like they have somewhere to turn to as they navigate the highs & lows of their relationships!”
Mat Kearney Drops “Anywhere With You” Today – New Album Out 5/21!
I’m a sixth generation Oregonian. My family settled the West in covered wagons. There’s a pioneer spirit that was fun to try and put in the song. I’ve travelled a ton and been able to see a lot of places, and there’s a feeling you get when you’re in a beautiful location and you’re not with the person you love. It’s equal parts the desire to see and explore, but also do it with someone to make the experience even richer.
Ready for broadcast… Castle In The Sky from renowned classical composer Chloé Charody
Chloé Charody is an Australian composer and arts entrepreneur whose enchanting sound-world and unique productions have captivated audiences around the world for the last decade.
Chloé’s first circus opera The Carnival debuted on London’s West End in 2010, which then went on to play to sold out audiences across Europe, Australia and the UK for nearly 9 years. Circus Opera is a genre that Chloé has pioneered and in 2011 she opened The Berlin Circus Opera Lab to train up a generation of opera singers in aerial acrobatics to realise the full potential of this new genre.
Jake Manzi Releases Introspective New Single “Bad In You”
Today Massachusetts-based singer/songwriter Jake Manzi has released “Bad in You,” the second single from his debut album Whatever My Heart Allows (out May 7). The dreamy new song sees Jake examining his own shortcomings with sweet backing vocals provided by Madison Cunningham.
OCTOPUS MONTAGE CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF THE BAND’S DEBUT ALBUM WITH THE RAW NEW SINGLE “MOTHER TUCKER DUDE, THAT HURT LIKE A BUTTCHEEK ON A STICK”!
After the unapologetic “Voices”, the anthemic “Grow Up”, the candid “Right Here With Me”, the vicious “A Shortcut”, the dynamic “Dopamine” and the seething “Don’t Run Your Mouth” UK pop-punk/metalcore quartet Octopus Montage now unleashes the raw and straight-out “Mother Tucker Dude, That Hurt Like A Buttcheek On A Stick”, which also marks the release of the band’s debut full-lenght album – “How To Live & How To Lose” – now available everywhere!
Sarah Proctor Releases Acoustic Version of Current Single “The Breaks” Today
Today, UK singer-songwriter, Sarah Proctor, releases the acoustic version of her current single “The Breaks” along with the lyric video. “The Breaks” follows the release of her 2020 EP Show Your Love and is a song inspired by the emotional ups and downs all human beings experience throughout life. “The Breaks” (Acoustic) is available now at all digital retail providers via Foundation/Geffen Records.
Indie Duo Hey, King! Release Self-Titled Debut Album, Listen Now
Produced by 3x Grammy winner Ben Harper, the songs on Hey, King! are bursting with life, color, and charm. Take the bubbly “Get Up,” where London and Plecity shout, “Get up, come on, you’ve been sleeping all day / Let’s tear down these blackout shades.” On its surface, it’s a rousing call for seizing the day but according to the band, it’s more funny than that: “I had writer’s block for a little while and Taylor dared me to write a song from our dog’s perspective,” says London. On the chorus, the two joyously yell, “I can’t tag without chase / I can’t tug without war.” But even without knowing the playful backstory behind them, these songs are so inviting you’ll feel like you’re part of the inside joke too.
Nick Leng Shares “One More Time” via Clash
Today, South African indie-soul singer songwriter Nick Leng shares “One More Time,” alongside a song visualizer. Clash premiered the track, praising how “the single illustrates how far Nick Leng has taken his music – and how far he could yet travel.” Under The Radar featured the track as well, praising how the track is “drawing the listener in and holding them in rapt attention amidst the track’s heady atmosphere and eminently danceable beat.”
oddCouple and Jamila Woods release new single “Reflections”
The Chicago producer and musician oddCouple (Chance The Rapper, Joey Purp, Noname) announced his return to the spotlight with his first single over three years called “Reflections” that features longtime collaborator Jamila Woods. Out today, the single delves into accepting your past and appreciating how a winding path in life helps shape one’s current self. “Reflections” also came with the announcement of oddCouple’s new album of the same title, due out later this spring to follow his critically acclaimed 2017 debut, Liberation.
RAPPER TLE CINCO RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “STILL LIVE” PROD. BY SCOTT STORCH
Today, Alabama native TLE Cinco drops his newest single “Still Live”. Produced by legendary Grammy Nominated producer Scott Storch, “Still Live” finds Cinco returning to a more melodic flow to accompany the 808 laced symphonic beat. The track is Cinco’s first release since his last project Self Conscious which featured an NLE Choppa remix of the standout single “Check Dis” and collaborations with fellow Alabama rappers OMB Peezy, Rylo Rodriguez, and Stunna 4 Vegas.
TERRACE MARTIN RELEASES NEW SONG “CAN’T LET YOU GO” FEAT. NICK GRANT
“Can’t let you go is a song that came from the feeling of being in love with someone or something that kills you slowly. Some people are in love with the Internet, or control, or perception, and if you’re not careful those can kill you slowly as well.” – Terrace Martin
HOWLING GIANT: debut new single “Luring Alluring Rings”
Nashville, Tennessee’s HOWLING GIANT invite you to a seven minute cosmic journey of fire and fury with their breathtaking new single “Luring Alluring Rings”, streaming on The Sleeping Shaman. The band is set to release their fan-curated new EP ‘Alteration’ through Bandcamp on April 20th.
Premiere: Howling Giant ‘Luring Alluring Rings’ – New EP ‘Alteration’ Drops 4/20
DeeCRACKS RELEASES VIDEO FOR “LOST IN THE MIDDLE”
“DeeCRACKS has always been a band that favored personal lyrics over fictional ones. I think ‘Lost In The Middle’ is one of the most personal songs I’ve ever written. It describes the situation when you are torn between listening to your head or your heart. Well, sometimes the voice of reason has to be ignored,” says frontman Matt DeeCRACK.
