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Gabe Dixon Shares Soulful New Single “Lay It On Me” / New Album Out June 25

Today, Gabe Dixon shares “Lay It On Me,” the soulful title track off his new album releasing on June 25. Dixon recently spoke with The Boot about the inspiration for the track and shared the accompanying music video.

MAY-A’s disarming pop shines on “Swing Of Things”: “clean, serene and mean” (PAPER Mag)

Rising 19 yo Sydney pop star, MAY-A, today shares new single, “Swing Of Things,” the follow up to previous breakout singles, “Time I Love To Waste” and “Apricots” which together told her story of falling in love for the first time while embracing a newfound sexual identity. MAY-A’s true gift is her ability to write about universally felt emotions navigating relationships, everyday experiences and inject these vignettes with arena-size energy and crystal-clean pop vocals.

Just Wondering Share New Track “Bicycles”

Just Wondering have today shared their new single “Bicycles” alongside the announcement of their debut body of work; a 7-track EP Float Over presented as a continuous mixtape and punctuated with videos and voice messages of studio conversations, laughter and outtakes. Float Over, feels like a weekend in the studio, making music with Just Wondering. Listen and watch the accompanying video for “Bicycles” HERE.

Caveman Shares Alfred Hitchcock Inspired “Like Me” Video

Today, Caveman shares the video for “Like Me”, the latest single off their upcoming LP Smash, due out July 16th. Hollywood Life premiered the video, praising “with one part ‘Rear Window’ and one part ‘Halloween,’ long-running rockers Caveman deliver a nightmare of a video for their new dreamy, fuzzy song, ‘Like Me.'”

Indie Rock Band Caveman Channel Alfred Hitchcock For Horror-Themed ‘Like Me’ Video

Wilder. Premiere New Single “See Through”

Wilder. vocalist/guitarist Stephen Ramos shares, “‘See Through’ is about those people who put up a facade and act like they have it all together. Nick and I have both experienced people in our lives that have tried to have a say in how we live our lives. People who we confided in but have now shown their true colors. People who you thought fought for other humans but are really just in it for themselves. This song is a shout-out to let those people know we truly don’t give a shit about what they have to say anymore.”

Premiering SoCal Pop-Punk Rockers Wilder.’s Second Single “See Through”

‘MAN LIKE YOU’ OUT NOW

At the core of this song is a paradox that we think a lot of us experience at some point: we chase whatever will allow us to feel at peace with ourselves, but the only way to actually get there is to stop the chase.

SALEM ILESE RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “DINOSAURS (S4E7)”

A strong proponent of environmentalism and social justice, Salem hopes to spread awareness about important issues through her catchy pop songs. This mission included her breakout single “Mad At Disney” (174M Spotify streams, 15+ weeks on Today’s Top Hits) which unpacked Disney’s harmful stereotypes of women as well as her brand new EP, ‘(L)only Child,’ which is full of coming of age electro-pop anthems about self-acceptance and the social issues plaguing our world.

Wais P Celebrates Black Excellence With New Video “Tears For Gucci” FT Yogi (Cru)

Wais P emancipates with a new fly video Tears For Gucci FT. Yogi Of Cru. Directed by The Last American BBoy, the visuals depict a deeper meaning then they appear. “People think we are talking about fashion but what we are really talking about is black liberation and excellence” says Wais P. In addition it marks the return of rapper/producer Yogi who has been out the spotlight since his run with the group Cru. This song is featured on his SUNOVA LP produced entirely by Team Demo. Check it out now on on YouTube and your preferred digital streaming provider..

Dark Side of Light Channels Feminist Icon Georgia O’Keeffe, Stirring Controversy in New Video

Indie/alternative duo Dark Side Of Light, have released their eccentric and controversial music video for their psyche-pop opus, “Pull My Strings.” Following the release of their second, original single, “Moist”, the pair have created a beautiful and compelling visual work as they continue to challenge traditional songwriting and filmmaking norms. “Pull My Strings” is available to watch on YouTube and to stream/download on digital music platforms worldwide.

NEW VIDEO ALERT! SEVENTH CRYSTAL “BROKEN MIRROR”

“SEVENTH CRYSTAL is another example of this seemingly endless pool providing melodic bands from Sweden. “Delirium“ is fully packed with hook monsters, breathtaking instrumental parts and slightly progressive elements. The band itself considers themselves playing modern arena rock which fits really pretty well. Sounds similar to DEGREED. What a debut!” – AOR Heaven

GALANTIS, DAVID GUETTA & LITTLE MIX RELEASE “HEARTBREAK ANTHEM”

Internationally-acclaimed collaborative project Galantis, superstar DJ/producer David Guetta & global pop superstars Little Mix have joined forces for new single “Heartbreak Anthem” – available now via Big Beat Records. The explosive collaboration arrives alongside a striking music video directed by Samuel Douek, who most recently teamed up with Little Mix for their buzzworthy “Confetti” visual last month. Contrary to its title, “Heartbreak Anthem” proves a declaration of resilience – fusing the jaunty productions of the powerhouse producers with the impeccable harmonies of the world’s biggest girl band.

Cautious Clay Debuts Introspective “Wildfire” Video

“As an artist I often feel pulled in many directions and obligated to fulfill expectations of the many facets of myself and my music,” says Cautious. “It can feel like a struggle to be fully seen, and there’s an anxiety around reinventing oneself to stay true to oneself. This video attempts to capture that collection of feelings—on display to the world, trying to put on the right face.”

SINERGIA TOUR DE MYRIAM HERNANDEZ COMIENZA CON 11 FECHAS EN ESTADOS UNIDOS

Un espectáculo completamente renovado es el que está preparando Myriam Hernández para su encuentro con el público de toda América. A las fechas de Chile y Estados Unidos, se sumarán conciertos en Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panamá, Perú y República Dominicana, las que muy pronto se estarán dando a conocer.

En julio, en tanto, se espera que la cantante presente el primer adelanto de su disco “Sinergia”, tema que está producido por Jacobo Calderón. Con un equipo de más de 24 personas, entre músicos, coros, sonidistas, productores y técnicos, además de tecnología de punta e innovadoras atmósferas y escenografías, la cantante romántica más connotada del continente condensará su trayectoria en un show imperdible que incluirá sus nuevas canciones y todos sus grandes éxitos.

Elias Bendix Shares “Superheroes” Via MXDWN, ‘Puzz’ LP Out June 30th

Danish songwriter and guitarist Elias Bendix is overflowing with stories. A natural storyteller with a knack for drawing in audiences from far and wide with his captivating lyrics and catchy hooks, there is always a common thread of intrigue that ties his songs together: the desire to bring people together through music. And his latest venture, a pure pop single “Superheroes” does exactly that. Bursting with colorful guitar melodies and triumphant hooks, “Superheroes” is a song about surrendering to love, and celebrating the joy it brings.

mxdwn PREMIERE: Elias Bendix Shares Effortlessly Groovy New Song “Superheroes”

Folk-Pop artist Holly Lovelady ‘Oreanne’

Liverpool based Folk-Pop artist Holly Lovelady is due to release her new single ‘Oreanne’ on 16th June 2021. She has previously seen support across the BBC Network having received airplay and interviews on the likes of BBC Radio Merseyside, Cumbria and Lancashire as well as frequently selling out her live performances, the latest being at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall which sold out to an audience of 1,700 in just 7 days. Her recent Christmas cover ‘A Spaceman Came Travelling’ garnered the attention of the original songwriter Chris De Burgh and earned more than 60K streams on Spotify in a month.

M. Aubrey premieres alluring new single “Under The Table” on Jammerzine

M. Aubrey’s music offers a unique approach to the alternative rock by blending elements of dreamy indie and catchy pop with a 90s flair, and his latest single, “Under The Table”, is no exception. It’s as edgy as it is irreverent, all while maintaining a surprisingly unbothered air to it. Under The Table speaks to moments where one must face themselves when trying to grow and move in new directions.

First Listen: M. Aubrey – Under The Table

Oliver Malcolm Releases Debut EP + New Video “Runaway” World Premiere with Zane Lowe!

Rising artist and multi-disciplinarian Oliver Malcolm has released his much anticipated debut project, Are You Living in The Real World?, out now on all platforms via Darkroom/Interscope Records. An eight track effort that cuts through genre lines and mixes punk rock, funk, hip hop production and imaginative storytelling. The brilliant debut was written and produced largely by Oliver Malcolm between his two homes in Los Angeles and the U.K. In honor of the milestone, Oliver joined Zane Lowe earlier this morning for his show on Apple Music to share the single “Runaway” exclusively as the day’s World First premiere. Simultaneously, Oliver unveiled the official music video for the track directed by collaborator Kay Ibrahim —

LANA DEL REY RELEASES THREE NEW TRACKS “BLUE BANISTERS”, “TEXT BOOK” & “WILDFLOWER WILDFIRE”

Following the success of her 7th studio album “Chemtrails Over The Country Club,” Lana Del Rey releases three new buzz tracks in anticipation of her upcoming 8th studio album. The three tracks titled “Blue Banisters,” “Text Book” and “Wildflower Wildfire” are all written by Lana and recorded in Los Angeles.

RISING ALTERNATIVE STAR JESSIE MURPH UNVEILS EDGY VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE “LOOK WHO’S CRYIN’ NOW”

“Look Who’s Cryin’ Now” is raw and honest with Jessie’s stunning and unique vocals on full display. Derived from personal experience that Jessie’s shared directly with her extensive TikTok following of nearly 4M people, the track has accumulated over 2.5M streams to date and cracked the top 12 on the iTunes’ Alternative Songs Chart upon release. “Look Who’s Cryin’ Now” follows Jessie’s debut single “Upgrade,” which has garnered more than 5.5M streams since release earlier this year.

James Righton Shares “Release Party” Performance Video

Today James Righton shares a performance video for his new single “Release Party” which was released earlier this month on DEEWEE. The video was directed by Steve Mackey & Douglas Hart at London’s Denmark Studio. Righton said, “The video was a breeze. I turned up, danced for an hour in Cuban heels and then left. Steve and Doug are visual wizards”

Cautious Clay debuts “Wildfire” video, Deadpan Love out 6/25

“As an artist I often feel pulled in many directions and obligated to fulfill expectations of the many facets of myself and my music,” says Cautious. “It can feel like a struggle to be fully seen, and there’s an anxiety around reinventing oneself to stay true to oneself. This video attempts to capture that collection of feelings—on display to the world, trying to put on the right face.”

GWEN BUNN FEATURING FAITH EVANS “BETWEEN THE LINES” VIDEO PREMIERES AT BET

Grammy-nominated artist, songwriter, and producer Gwen Bunn ended 2020 on a high note with a string of singles showcasing her talented voice and highly valued skills as a hit maker. Bunn’s single, “Between The Lines,” featuring her idol Faith Evans and sampling “Soon As I Get Home,” continues to make an impact, recently entering the top 15 on the R&B radio chart and amassing over five million streams worldwide. Today, she is sharing the official video for the single, which premiered exclusively on BET via 4th & Broadway/Island Records. It was directed by Sam McKnight and reunites the two generational voices of contemporary R&B.

Time Square Unveiling of 2 million+ Viewed Girl Group SZNS to Celebrate New Single “Build A Boy”

New York, NY – (May 20th, 2021) – Los Angeles based pop-quartet SZNS give a fresh new take on the classic 90’s girl group music we all know and love with blending elements EDM, Latin-synth, and House inspired beats. A perfect example of this sound can be heard on SZNS single “Build A Boy” written by SZNS along with Stefan Litrownik (One Direction, Boyz II Men) and Jason Hahs, with production by K-Kov & Stefan Lit releasing May 27th. Each member Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn bring their own unique vocals and styles that blend together to create the vibrant SZNS sound. Their conversational lyricism stems from the four’s collaborative writing style- a late night kitchen heart-to-heart. Their relatable and empowering tracks call to not only girls and women, but anyone regardless of their gender, race or sexual origination that might be feeling pressured into submission to address and disrupt the status quo. Following the release of their single “Build A Boy” SZNS are getting ready to release a series of four EP’s each specifically crafted for each member/season, emanating power, vulnerability, wit, and reality ranging from bass dropping dance beats to sultry ballads!

SZNS announces ‘Build a Boy’