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Country & Southern Pop Singer-Songwriter Brei Carter Releases Cute & Catchy New Video For “Gave Him A Girl”
“Being your best self is being an original, and that’s so much better than being an imitation of someone else,” Carter said. “Girls, live in your skin and love who you are because with you everyone gets the best of both worlds!”
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Chase Rice’s Songwriting Roots on Full Display with New Single “If I Were Rock & Roll”
For multi-Platinum entertainer Chase Rice, the past decade-plus has been a rollercoaster ride of success in the music industry; from first making a name for himself as a songwriter on the record-setting, Diamond-certified smash hit “Cruise” to early success at radio in his own right as an artist and, more recently, earning multiple Platinum and Double-Platinum certifications while returning to the top of the charts. Despite these achievements (that by any conventional terms would be considered markings of a successful career), a year away from the stage became a period of reflection for Rice, who came to the realization that music which was working on paper was not working for him personally.
MA’s AL-J & Kane Major Bring Back 80s Nostalgia With New Lyric Video “Saturday” FT. Mega Ran
AL-J of Blak Madeen and Kane Major take it back to the days of Saturday morning cartoons with a new lyric video Saturday Featuring Mega Ran. Directed by Amina Mara, the visuals highlight classic 80’s nostalgia. “Were taking it back!! Classic arcade games and Kung-Fu at the matinee” says Kane. “Mega Ran was given the nod to feature and he definitely came correct!” says AL. The single will be featured on their upcoming album Blak To The Old School available 10/22. Check it out now on YouTube and your preferred digital streaming provider.
WØLFDARLING – New Single “Chemical Violence”
WØLFDARLING is an intricate and unique alternative rock band from Detroit MI., who have a new single, “Chemical Violence” dropping October 15 ,2021. The general elements and emotions that embody WØLFDARLING include: tragic and gloomy, organic and primal, as well as showing bravery in the face of hopelessness.
French metal/melo-death/thrash crossover trio Haundead unveiled new official music video “Ignorance Is a Weapon”
About 3 years after their first digital single “The Call”, French metal/melo-death/thrash crossover trio Haundead just unveiled a new official music video illustrating the single “Ignorance Is a Weapon” on YouTube
This brand new song will featured on their debut full-length album ‘Freedom Won’t Save Our Souls’ to be released on CD & Digital this fall with the help of the Domino Media Group (Colossus Of Destiny, Jian, Sound Of Memories…).
Noir Baroque Pop Dream // Toured with The Magnetic Fields and Donavon Frankenreiter
Featuring sweeping acoustic guitars, classical piano elements and breathtakingly beautiful layered vocals, the album is a heartfelt and vibrant mix of indie pop and folk laced confessions.
Gal Musette has toured with The Magnetic Fields, Donavon Frankenreiter, among others. She has received acclaim from the likes of NPR, Earmilk, Cool Hunting, Atwood Magazine, and Rolling Stone India among others.
Out Now: “Blacked Out” from indie pop/rock duo The Manic Boys And Girls Club
“Blacked Out” is the new single from their forthcoming debut EP produced by Gavin Brown (Glorious Sons, Billy Talent, Mother Mother) which recounts the two loners’ experience touring in a van, relationships and bad habits.
MERIDIAN CREW – “MAN IN MERIDIAN” (Bossman Birdie, JME, Big H, President T and Paper Pabs)
For the first time in well over a decade, grime pioneers Meridian Crew have reunited for new single “Man In Meridian” with original members Bossman Birdie, JME, Big H, President T and Paper Pabs. The new track was produced by Dre Minor and shines a light on an iconic grime moment from a pirate radio grime set in the early 2000s where the crew performed a freestyle titled “Man In Meridian”, which was the first freestyle they performed together after Bossman Birdie returned home. The new track was a culmination of turning that legendary moment into a song that could be remembered for years to come.
Enigmatic Uèle Lamore announces debut LP ‘LOOM’, French hip hop artist Gracy Hopkins guests on new track; Album out 1/21 via XXIM
Uèle Lamore has always explored music’s infinite possibilities. Been enraptured by the joy it can bring. Both elements have fueled the 27-year-old Franco-American artist’s curiosity and creativity as she’s deftly weaved a love of jazz, rock, indie, hip hop, trip hop, and classical music with conducting the London Contemporary Orchestra (LCO), experimenting with AI-generated sounds, and exploring modular, electronic, and synthetic elements.
Jeremy Dion Returns with Folk-Laced-Bluegrass Release “Golden Some Day”
Raised on a diet of Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, and John Denver, Jeremy was steeped in the soaring harmonies and technical guitar playing of the masters. Later gravitating towards rock & roll and bluegrass, Dion developed his unique “Mile High Americana” sound of contemporary folk and acoustic rock that is engaging, passionate, and honest. With a present voice, versatile guitar skills, and the insight of a therapist, Dion is emerging as a formidable songwriter.
Brooklyn-based, Indie Dance/Pop Band Zoos Tease Upcoming Album with New Single via V13.net
The name Zoos encapsulates the mental imagery the band wanted to project to listeners: a big party welcome to all shapes and sizes. By early 2020, the band had performed at several NYC venues including Knitting Factory, Goldsounds, and Footlight. At that time, the group decided to use the quarantine to write/record their Cover Girl and build their own recording studio in Brooklyn. More recently, Zoos has been playing increasingly high profile shows around the city, including opening for the Winklevoss Twins’ band Mars Junction.
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CMA Nominated Songwriter Americana- Folk Album
Maygen Lacey is an accomplished, Midwest CMA nominated singer/songwriter with millions of streams on Spotify from listeners around the world. Noah Neumann is a wicked talented guitar virtuoso with a taste for Delta Blues. The combination of the two is Maygen & The Birdwatcher, an indie-folk duo turned genre-bending Americana-Newgrass and Soul experience you need to hear!
Newest Single/Video from Icarus Phoenix
“Eddie King” comes via Icarus Phoenix’s new album, ‘No Tree Can Grow to Heaven Unless Its Roots Reach Down to Hell,’ now streaming everywhere. Drew recorded the album in Provo, Utah.
TRUMBITEN Release New Lyric Video “Break Out”
Swedish metal band TRUMBITEN have released a lyric video for their song “Break Out” via Metal-Rules. The song is from their recently released EP Out.
French folk/nu-classical one-man-project Farewell unveiled new official music video “U-Turn”
A couple of months after the official release of its new full-length record ‘Spinoza’, French folk/nu-classical one-man-band Farewell unveiled another music video illustrating the song “U-Turn” and available right now on YouTube.
Out today: HAERDSMAELTA (Swe) – All Alone In The Danger Zone @ Apocalyptic Post Punk
In 2021, the time has come for the world to take part in Haerdsmaelta’s first full-length album, All Alone In The Danger Zone. Recorded during scattered days in 2020 with producer Lawrence Mackrory. The album is a big step forward regarding both song structures and the overall feel of the groups patented negative positiveness. The band themselves describes the album being much closer to the idea of how they want to sound. Lyrically touching on both more personal issues like having a close relative disappearing into dementia to an overall bloated journey straight into the dark and rotten heart of humanity, containing a total of 12 songs all focused on how mankind has failed miserably when it comes to being reasonable.
LE JUNK – London newcomer shares choppy disco-groover ‘Sticky Side’
Hailed for his unique and addictive blend of alt-pop and glitzy electronica with a slinky, seductive air of disco-rock; Le Junk, tipped by the likes of John Kennedy on Radio X, as well as key press outlets including Wonderland, Earmilk and Electronic Sound teaks his cues from the heavy bass and beat driven styles of artists like Peaches, Death From Above 1979 and LCD Soundsystem.
Electro Pop from Viral Teen Artist AUSTN // New Single
Oregon-born, California-based AUSTN introduced the world to his powerful vocal range and deeply heartfelt songwriting in 2019. Quickly amassing a dedicated fanbase, the 19-year-old is known for his sophisticated sensibilities and alt-pop-leaning sound. Naming Julia Michaels among his main inspirations, AUSTN ultimately brings a far greater depth to his songwriting, exploring a whole world of emotions as he draws from his recent experience in life and love.
“DEAR JOHN” – Reveal Official Single || Global Concert for WAR CHILD this Saturday
A new single in the spirit of the concert for War Child UK, “Dear John” is a touching tribute to the legacy of John Lennon.
Written by the ‘Dear John Concert’ founder Sepp Osley and brother Sohl Osley, and performed by Sepp’s band Blurred Vision alongside Mollie Marriott and the legendary Peter Frampton, it’s an uplifting song of peace and hope, packed with a feast of references to Lennon’s immortal repertoire.
DBMK Share New Single/Video “Tough”
Over the past few years, DBMK have accumulated an incredibly tight-knit fanbase – dubbed the “KULT” – by touring across the country and selling out numerous shows in their home state of Florida. Despite the touring limitations of 2020, the now Nashville-based duo persevered and released a 6-track EP titled ‘Jump in the Dark.’ The EP performed impressive streaming numbers, reaching new fans and resonating with their longtime fanbase. With each new release, DBMK continue to push the boundaries of their eclectic but fresh alt-pop sound, crafting songs that explore the complex layers of the human experience — change, love, loss, joy, misery, triumph, disappointment — with compassion and curiosity.
Dexter Allen Produces New Blues Music Video “Keep Moving On”
Dexter Allen teams with son Devon and the two have produced a brand new companion video “Keep Moving On” that matches perfectly with Dexter’s audio release by the same name. Radio has been sharing Dexter’s album internationally for months now and the album has been red hot on the charts. Now the title track on the album “Keep Moving On” comes to life in high definition video. A well thought out screenplay that stays true to the lyrics and when the on screen action is coupled with the up tempo beat of “Keep Moving On” the result is way over the top. “Keep Moving On” is now streaming on You Tube through the link directly below. The album is available online and everywhere that fine music is sold. Most recently the album has been submitted for Grammy consideration.
WASUREMONO release dream-pop single ‘Hi!’
Wiltshire quartet Wasuremono release new single ‘Hi!’ today. With it they announce the release date for new album ‘Let’s Talk, Pt. 2’ – January 28th 2022. It’s the second half of an ambitious double record, initiated with the release of ‘Pt. 1’ earlier this year via The Wilderness Records, and acclaimed by The Observer, PASTE, The Line of Best Fit; as well being BBC 6 Music’s album of the day.
Pagan Metal Legends BORNHOLM Unveil New Single + Video “Spiritual Warfare” from New Album “Apotheosis”
With over 20 years of experience and five studio albums under their belts, Hungarian black/pagan metal outfit BORNHOLM are no longer strangers to the scene. Today, the band presents the second single, “Spiritual Warfare”, from their exciting Napalm Records debut and brand-new, fifth studio album, Apotheosis, out November 5, 2021.
