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Dave Okumu shares new single “Son of Emmerson”; new album out on Transgressive Records September 24
Dave Okumu, lead singer and guitarist in The Invisible and one of Britain’s most sought-after songwriters and producers has released a new single, “Son Of Emmerson”. This meditative, intricately detailed new offering is taken from Okumu’s forthcoming debut solo project, Knopperz, out September 24th via Transgressive Records.
Stetson University Celebrates the Holiday Season with Christmas Candlelight Concerts Press Release
The joy and magic of the holiday season comes alive during Stetson University School of Music’s four Christmas Candlelight concerts at First Baptist DeLand.
For more than 100 years, the School of Music’s jubilant choirs and musicians have been captivating audiences with its annual, breathtaking performance, which has evolved into an evening dedicated to inclusive, sacred music from various cultural and religious traditions celebrated during the holidays.
“Plastic Windows” is the second single from Brooklyn by way of Seattle indie pop outfit Work Wife, the solo project from multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Meredith Lampe. With Lampe’s saccharine vocals, infectious melodies, and relatable lyrics, “Plastic Windows” is a catchy lo-fi pop tune that delves into the personal and intense sensations that rise up during a panic attack. Witty, peppered with dark humor, and sometimes all too familiar, this release offers an exciting glimpse of what to expect from Work Wife’s coming singles.
Public Service Broadcasting Share New Single & Video “Lichtspiel III: Symphonie Diagonale” || New Album ‘Bright Magic’ Due Out 9/24 On Play It Again Sam
Public Service Broadcasting today share “Lichtspiel III: Symphonie Diagonale”, the penultimate track from their highly anticipated upcoming fourth album, Bright Magic, set for release on September 24th, 2021 via Play It Again Sam.
“Wild” – New Visual From Indie Darling David Maine
Stepping into his own sonic world full of ethereal synths and over-driven drums complemented with highly personal lyrics, “Wild” is about expressing yourself freely and openly. “I think I reached a point in my life where I’m more accepting of who I am. If I’m going through something difficult I’m not going to hide it. If I’m enjoying something I’m not going to hide it. If people think I’m weird that’s cool.”
The Ballroom Thieves Shares “I’m Around (feat. Ariel Posen)”; Listen Here
Out now, New England sweethearts The Ballroom Thieves – Calin “Callie” Peters (vocals, cello, bass), Martin Earley (vocals, guitar) – share “I’m Around (feat. Ariel Posen).” Featuring guitarist and singer-songwriter Ariel Posen, the track follows “Woman (feat. Lady Lamb),” as well as their pop-up performance at Newport Folk Fest.
About the song, the duo says: “You know that unmistakably warm and fuzzy feeling that wells up when you know you have someone to rely on? We tried to put that feeling in a song. And then our friend Ariel Posen wrapped a blanket of tone around it with his magical guitar arms. This is deeply felt in the lyrics, ‘Now I’m part memory, part distance, And you are here in all the ways I learned to miss you. And I insist you never change for anyone.'”
BROODS Return with “Piece Of My Mind” Single/Video and Announce New Album
“We wanted to do something really special, because we don’t know when people are going to be able to go to live shows next,” says Georgia, “So we wanted to create this world that people could come and visit from wherever they are.”
LISTEN: RÜFÜS Protégé Paraleven Drops ‘Break Me Down’ on Rose Avenue Ahead of Debut LP
As Apollo grows closer to its September 9 landing on Rose Avenue, today Paraleven offers a brand new glimpse of the work to come via “Break Me Down,” featuring Fractures.
The single keeps with the celestial tones set forth in Apollo. Arpeggiation and soft snare taps form a feathery bedrock that complement the airy vocals Fractures provides. Intensity magnifies as “Break Me Down” unfolds, raising hairs with soaring orchestral pads and a dynamic melody hewn by roaring synths. It’s the kind of composition that brings listeners inside of themselves, just as Paraleven intends to do with his forthcoming longform project.
Hannah Georgas Announce All That Emotions Acoustic EP / Shares “Changes”
Last September, Hannah Georgas released her Aaron Dessner-produced LP All That Emotion, on Dessner’s label Brassland and Toronto indie stalwart Arts & Crafts. Though long a favorite in her native Canada with a devoted international audience, the album was the most critically-acclaimed release of her career to date, earning a wave of positive attention from outlets like The Guardian, Pitchfork, NPR, The New York Times, FADER, Stereogum, New York Magazine, Consequence of Sound and Paste among many others.
THUNDERCLAP: New Noise Magazine Premieres “March Of The Wombats” From Florida Rock/Melodic Sludge Trio
Formed by Todd Rockhill, Ale Gasso, and Salmon Nason – veterans of the Florida punk/underground scene who have played with the likes of Discount, The Draft, Unitas, The Future Now, House On Fire, Black Cougar Shock Unit, and others – THUNDERCLAP melds elements of doom and punk into emotive and impassioned music that has the potential to cross genres and reach multiple audiences. In 2019, THUNDERCLAP released their Inebriocean debut LP through Financial Ruin to positive reactions from fans and media alike amidst solid runs of East Coast shows with Meatwound and more. Trying to maintain some of that positive traction when the 2020 lockdowns went into effect, the band went to work on new material.
Liverpool’s Alexander Hulme announces new EP on Silent Kid Records
After making a bold impression with a string of intoxicating cuts over the last few years, which have earned him praise from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6Music, Absolute Radio, and even numerous Artist Of The Week accolades from BBC Introducing, fast-rising singer and songwriter Alexander Hulme has now announced his plans for his new EP ‘Slow Down’, previewed by the stunning lead single ‘Lightning’.
VELVET INSANE Release Lyric Video for “Space Age DJ” – New Album ‘Rock N Roll Glitter Suit’ Out Now!
Velvet Insane are following up the success of their new album ‘Rock N’ Roll Glitter Suit’ with a lyric video for the track “Space Age DJ”. The band comments:
”This video is
tribute to all the music that We love and everything we are. It’s a magnificent piece of art made by our good friend Martin Sweet from Crashdiet.”
THUNDERMAKER (Swe) “The Road” @ Heavy Metal
Swedish project Thundermaker are ready to unleash the new album, The Road, worldwide via Sliptrick Records on September 14th. The album contains 10 tracks of the purest heavy metal with various songs featuring special guest vocalists such as Ronny Munroe (Metal Church), Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest/Iced Earth), Rille Larsson and L-G Petrov (Entombed).
Victoria Monét & Rickey Thompson Star in new “Coastin’” Video
Last month, Victoria Monét shared the ultimate summer bop “Coastin’”, produced by The Stereotypes, unanimously hailed by critics and fans. Today, arrives the official music video starring Victoria acting alongside her mother, grandfather, and viral Gen Z hero Rickey Thompson. The visual kicks off in Mama Monét’s Diner and shows Monet coastin’ through the streets on her way to the Sideshow Get Down dance party.
Moonchild Sanelly Releases “Undumpable” || Out Today via Transgressive Records / PIAS
Moonchild Sanelly shares her new addictive single “Undumpable, out today via Transgressive Records / [PIAS]. The track, produced by her label mate Débruit (KOKOKO!), follows the release of her highly acclaimed single “Yebo Teacher,” which garnered international praise for her refreshing and unapologetic take on female desire and sexuality.
Jarina De Marco shares new single “Vacío” feat Empress Of
Dynamic electro-pop artists Jarina De Marco and Empress Of team up on latest single “Vacío,” a declaration of empowerment that lives within the individual spirit out now on Cosmica Artists. The single was announced via Jarina’s social networks along with a collaboration reveal of Empress Of (Lorely Rodriguez).
MALISON stream new album ‘Death’s Embrace’ in full via Ghost Cult Magazine
San Diego thrash act MALISON will release their sophomore studio album Death’s Embrace this Friday, September 3rd on Metal Assault Records. Ahead of its arrival, MALISON is streaming the album in its entirety via Ghost Cult Magazine today.
FINNEAS SHARES NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO, “THE 90’S.” DEBUT ALBUM ‘OPTIMIST’ OUT OCTOBER 15.
Eight-time GRAMMY® Award-winning musician, songwriter and producer FINNEAS returns today with, ‘The 90s,’ another song taken from his forthcoming debut album, ‘Optimist,’ set for release on October 15 via Interscope Records.
OLIVER TREE AND LITTLE BIG “TURN IT UP”
“I moved to Russia 4 months ago to work with my favorite band “Little Big”. So far we’ve filmed 2 music videos as well as a documentary about the creative process and my journey integrating into Russia as a foreigner. Luckily my favorite Estonian rapper, Tommy Cash, was able to join us in making one of the greatest dance anthems of all time. ‘Turn It Up’ will be a global phenomenon. I’ve had the best time of my life here in Russia and have been treated like a Russian prince. At this time I have no plans to move back to America.” – OLIVER TREE
SHY, LOW: New Noise Magazine Premieres “The Beacon” Video From Richmond Heavy Instrumental Post-Rock Unit
Richmond, Virginia-based instrumental post-rock conjurors SHY, LOW have unveiled a video for “The Beacon.” Now playing at New Noise Magazine, the poignant track appears on the band’s Snake Behind The Sun full-length, set for release on October 8th via Pelagic Records.
ARCHSPIRE Premieres Title Track from New Album, ‘Bleed the Future’
ARCHSPIRE comments: “ALL ABOARD!!! The Archspire train keeps rolling today with a new single, ‘Bleed the Future!’ We’ve donned our conductor hats and overalls, and we’re speeding at 400BPM to give you a taste of our upcoming album! We hope you CHOO-CHOOSE! to pickup a pre-order package; fuel for this engine doesn’t pay for itself!”
BILBAO releases timely track “Parasols” || Out Today via PIAS
As our planet continues to heat up and climate catastrophe is imminent, BILBAO’s new single “Parasols” provides a much-needed cooling off. Instead of pointing fingers, BILBAO takes a self-deprecating look at society. Featuring urging indie guitars and hip-hop samples, BILBAO creates an international sound sitting somewhere between Two Door Cinema Club and Circa Waves.
This week, Local H unveiled their rendition of Fountains of Wayne’s “Hackensack,” premiered via Alt Press. This is the second single off their forthcoming cover LP, Local H’s Awesome Quarantine Mix-Tape #3, following a cover of Looking Glass’ “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl),” premiered via Brooklyn Vegan.
Hex A.D. (Nor) “Funeral Tango for Gods & Men” @ Prog Doom
It takes more than a global pandemic and a lockdown to stop a band like Hex A.D.! Instead of going into hibernation and disappearing, they were well into writing and recording new songs only a few weeks after the release of “Astro Tongue in the Electric Garden” last February. As singer and guitarist Rick Hagan says:
“It was easy to see how this whole thing would affect the music business, and we just went straight into this new project instead of hoping for a possible gig or two. Actually it was great to be able to focus all my attention on this new record and not have to worry about playing live while recording it.”
