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Minotaurs leader NATHAN LAWR shares “Passing Train” video
Nathan Lawr is one of the unsung heroes of the Canadian indie rock renaissance, having served as the drummer-of-choice for artists including Feist and FemBots, while also being a key collaborator in the 1990s Guelph, Ontario scene that spawned Constantines, Jim Guthrie, Royal City and Sea Snakes.
Canada’s Award Winning ViVA Trio Sweep Audiences Away with Cinematic, Theatrical “Lorien”
Spun straight from storybook shelves of fantasy and folklore, award-winning Canadian group ViVA Trio have released a new single ahead of their forthcoming concept album; “Lorien” is inspired by Lord of the Rings’ Galadriel, and is available now!
Mirabai Ceiba showcases Ireland’s Cliffs of Moher in new video for “Ma”
The serene beauty of Mirabai Ceiba’s upcoming album The Quiet Hour is a timely antidote for our turbulent times. Gently plucked strings and beckoning textures lead the listener on an inward journey of calm centeredness.
Angelika Baumbach’s voice wells up like an undulating stream, blossoming forth with sublime poetry. The deep, loving bond between Baumbach and her musical life partner—multi-instrumentalist/vocalist Markus Sieber (Aukai)—is palpable, as their instruments and voices intertwine on Mirabai Ceiba’s most intimate and meditative album to date.
Pan Arcadia Unleashes New Video + Single for “In Vain”
Florida Phenoms Taleban Dooda and Dee Watkins “Stay Dangerous” in a New Video
Florida’s street rap scene is having a major moment, and Taleban Dooda is one of the scene’s most exciting voices. Connecting with a fellow Floridian for a new video, Dooda shares “Stay Dangerous.” Mixing pleasant melodies and vicious lyrics, “Stay Dangerous” explores the crackling chemistry between Tampa’s Dooda and Macclenny’s Dee Watkins, as both rappers toe-tag a beat from Dee’s frequent collaborator Gasky with auto-tuned bars. In the video, Dooda and Dee Watkins prove their worth as shooters, playing a few rounds of Call of Duty before mounting up and heading to the paintball range.
FLYING NUN TO RELEASE SULFATE’S SOPHOMORE ALBUM ‘GODZONE’
Dark, heavy and cathartic; Sulfate paints a bleak picture of New Zealand with their wryly titled second album Godzone — out 10th September 2021 on Flying Nun Records.
With today’s album announcement, the band shares ‘Crossing’, the first release from the band’s latest incarnation featuring Peter Ruddell (Wax Chattels), Hariet Ellis (Na Noise, Dick Move), and David Harris (Princess Chelsea, Jonathan Bree).
JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW SHARES VIDEO FOR “PARADISE” — NEW ALBUM “GRAPEFRUIT SEASON” SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 17TH
Today, James Vincent McMorrow shares the video for new single “Paradise,” which is available now via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. “Paradise” is the latest taste of James’ much-anticipated new album Grapefruit Season – which also features teaser singles “Headlights,” “Gone,” “I Should Go (with Kenny Beats)” – and is now set for release on September 17th.
leo. Shares Dreamy New Release “drink my soul” EP
leo. is a singer and songwriter from Portugal. Classically trained from the age of five, the now 18-year-old has cultivated his talents to what they are today. In the summer of 2018, leo. recorded and produced his first single from his own bedroom in Portugal. After releasing 5 other singles and moving to the UK to study, the young artist is now poised to make waves in the scene with his eclectic sound and vulnerable style. Through his catchy melodies and honest lyrics, leo.’s music demonstrates a raw interpretation of life and its experiences.
88INFINITY, the new Japan-based sub-label of 88rising, releases single and music video ‘POSEABLE’ by RHYME SO
Today (July 7), RHYME SO, the dance music duo consisting of legendary producer/DJ Shinichi Osawa (MONDO GROSSO) and Australian poet/songwriter/DJ/model RHYME, have released a super-charged new single, ‘POSEABLE’. This sure-to-get-you-on-your-feet-dancing tune is out now on 88INFINITY, a Japan-based imprint of the acclaimed New York label 88rising that is home to global stars such as Niki, Rich Brian and Joji.
Bess Atwell releases new album preview track ‘Nobody’ today through Lucy Rose’s Real Kind Records
Having just unveiled her arresting single ‘All You Can Do’ in recent months, alongside the BBC 6Music playlisted ‘Co-op’ and ‘Time Comes In Roses’, emerging singer and songwriter Bess Atwell continues the support for her highly-anticipated new album ‘Already, Always’ with the beautifully sweet yet desolate cut ‘Nobody’.
Opting for a more humble and stripped-back aesthetic, ‘Nobody’ once again looks to highlight the rich and textured direction she brings to all of her songs. Using little more than an acoustic guitar and her own soaring voice, this new offering is a raw and intimate insight to her heartfelt persona that also captures the luxurious qualities she has been showcasing these last few months.
Fast-rising British R&B artist James Vickery releases his sultry SG Lewis-produced single ‘Finally’ today
Following the release of his highly-praised Maths Time Joy-produced single ‘ Somewhere, Out There’, Musiq Soulchild collaboration ‘Come To Me’, seductive offering ‘Hourglass’ and the vibrant ‘You Comfort Me’ ft EARTHGANG in recent months, which received plaudits from the likes of BILLBOARD, Wonderland, NOTION, Okay Player, CLASH, Earmilk, Under The Radar, and Hip Hop DX, the fast-rising male face to the UK’s R&B scene James Vickery now continues the support for his highly-anticipated debut album ‘Songs That Made Me Feel’ with the sultry new offering ‘Finally’.
Dead Nature shares video shot in Kuala Lumpur for new single “Rivers” | Debut album “Watch Me Break Apart” out July 23
Dead Nature, the solo project of former Spring King singer and prolific producer (The Big Moon, Calva Louise, Circa Waves, Dream Nails, Genghar, Police Car Collective) Tarek Musa, is sharing a video for new single – “Rivers”. Dead Nature was recently featured as the “Next Wave” artist on Jack Saunders’ BBC Radio 1 show, and “Rivers” is the latest in a string of new tracks to emerge in the run up to the release of his debut album Watch Me Break Apart, which is set for release on July 23.
Mild Minds drops new single with ‘NO SKIN’
Melbourne-born, LA-based producer Mild Minds has unveiled new single ‘NO SKIN’, a collaboration with acclaimed British electronic producer Frameworks out 7th July via Foreign Family Collective.
On the new single, Mild Minds explores the power of his personal connection to music. The new single embodies a spirit of forward motion. Fusing cinematic synths and simmering drum samples, it layers his striking falsetto over organic production. His voice echoes in dreamy congruence with the sonic backdrop.
Zulu star Muzi drops video for ‘Fool’s Love’
Continuing the story from previous album Afrovision’s ‘Microwave Love’, Muzi’s newest single, ‘Fool’s Love’ will drop worldwide on Wednesday, 7 July from WE.THE.BUNDU / IDOL. The third single from his highly anticipated upcoming album (to be announced shortly), Fool’s Love features frequent collaborator, BlackRose. Clout Killed The Kids are once again video directors with the talented Rashid Bhika as the D.O.P.
THE COSMIC DEAD: stream new track “Crater Creator” off upcoming split with Giöbia!
Heavy Psych Sounds announce a mind-bending collaboration with the release of THE COSMIC DEAD and GIÖBIA’s special split album. ‘The Intergalactic Connection: Exploring The Sideral Remote Hyperspace’ will be released on October 29th, and you can stream a radio edit of The Cosmic Dead’s epic vinyl side “Crater Creator” now!
This split album is a mind-melting ride through the universe, four tracks full of heavy psychedelic and space rock worship that will instantly bring you into a vortex with no way out. While Glasgow psychedelic rock revelers THE COSMIC DEAD deliver a near twenty-minute occultation crafted in the far reaches of hyperspace, Italian space prog legends GIÖBIA came up with three incredibly tasty space rock bangers.
ZIYAD AL-SAMMAN makes romantic entry with ‘Dark Horse’
Ziyad Al-Samman makes a theatrical debut with melancholic ballad ‘Dark Horse’ – out today via Handsome Dad Records, home to Jerkcurb, and the launchpad for the likes of The Big Moon, Babeheaven, Aldous RH and Spring King.
“Coochie Man” YN Jay Continues His Hot Streak With “72 Hours” Video
It’s YN Jay’s world, and we’re all living in it. Less than a week removed from the release of Coochie Chronicles, his latest collection of off-kilter and weird, yet wonderfully unique and catchy Michigan rap fare, Jay shares the video for “72 Hours.” The track features a low-key and somber, piano-led instrumental, which Jay attacks with a torrent of deeply funny bars in his trademark slick-talking flow: “You ain’t know I was an Airbender, b****, I make wind/I’ll punch a n**** in the store, make him break wind.” In the video, directed by NTRO4K Films, YN Jay posts up on his lonely with several stacks of cash, all while delivering his unique brand of rap music and plotting his next move.
NGeeYL and Lil Uzi Vert Release New Single + Video for “Off-White”
With the title being a reference to Virgil Abloh’s acclaimed streetwear brand “Off-White”, the two rappers flex their rockstar lifestyles, designer drip, and flashy jewelry as they rage to the raucous beat. The video is kaleidoscopic in nature as the two dictate the track with their melodic flows and eccentric styles. The duo originally joined forces in the most organic way, through social media, after NGeeYL gained the attention of Uzi with the release of his mixtape Hiatus leading Uzi to shoutout him out on Instagram calling NGee his “favorite rapper”. From there, the two rappers forged a friendship that would translate into Lil Uzi Vert executive producing NGeeYL’s album to be released later this year and birth this first single “Off-White”.
LANTLOS present third single ‘Lich’
With love comes pain: On ‘Lich’, the third single taken from their forthcoming full-length “Wildhund” (“Wild Dog”), LANTLOS reveal their claws by not shying away from multi-layered dissonance and noise elements. The album is scheduled to hit stores on July 30, 2021. The German alternative metal project headed by multi-instrumentalist Markus Siegenhort has previously revealed cover art, tracklist, and further details of the new full-length, which can all be viewed below.
DUDE TRIPS Reveal Video For Heartbreaking New Single ‘Gentle’ Out Now Venn Records
Rising Scottish emo band DUDE TRIPS are proud to reveal the official video for their heartbreaking new single ‘Gentle’ released on 2nd July 2021.
The band are also pleased to announce an appearance at Cardiff’s PWER Festival on 4th September and a run of September 2021 co-headline UK dates with Brighton dirty pop trio All Better (Side Mission Records)—see below for listings.
FUZZY SUN – Manchester risers unveil new video for anthemic single ‘Fake It’
GWAR to Release “Scumdogs Live” September 10th via Pit Records
Last year when everyone else was stuck at home, your Lords and Masters GWAR braved the pandemic to reunite with their lost Scumdog brethren for an evening of pure shock rock madness they dubbed “Scumdogs XXX Live.” The show, which was billed as a “once in a lifetime” pay per view event, was filmed in an empty crack house in Richmond, VA and featured the return of beloved GWAR characters Slymenstra Hymen, Sleazy P. Martini, Sexecutioner and Techno Destructo. Watch a live video for the first single from the album “Love Surgery” HERE.
Quarters of Change Release New Single “Asphalt”
“Asphalt” is the second single of the summer for the rising band, coming off the back off Quarters of Change’s recent single “Look Alive” released last month. The band released their Innocent EP earlier this year and more recently, the music video for their single “Dancin”. The band has more music coming soon, sure to make waves in the rock scene and beyond.The NYC-based five-piece band has a sound unlike any other and their music exceeds bounds and genres and bridges generations, leaving listeners speechless and evoking a sense of nostalgia for the classic alt rock sound we all know and love. Quarters of Change have a striking stage presence, as seen in their live performance series and they are eager to get on the road- they will be performing in NYC throughout July. Quarters of Change are evolving with every release and it’s only the beginning!
