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The Lumineers share video for “BIG SHOT,” fourth studio album ‘BRIGHTSIDE’ arrives on 1/14/22
“We are all big shots in our own story,” says The Lumineers singer-guitarist and co-founder Wesley Schultz, “and, now, we’ve all been humbled over the last 18 months. The video was inspired by the 90s, and the storytelling music videos we grew up watching on MTV.”
THE WANTED RELEASE NEW SINGLE/VIDEO “RULE THE WORLD” OUT TODAY
The Wanted have released their first new single in seven years ‘Rule The World’. The highly anticipated single has the sound of a classic The Wanted hit, brought bang up to date for 2021. Written by Max from the band with Ari Leff and Michael Pollock, the song is an exhilarating and euphoric track busting with dance floor energy.
THE SWAGGERLIES Release New Song
Seattle band THE SWAGGERLIES have unleashed their track “Drunk In London”. The song is from their upcoming release The Last of The One and Onlys on December 3 2021
The band comments:
“Drunk in London is a song based on a story I was told by a friend. I think the lyrics kinda speak for themselves on this one. Our bassist, Jeromy and I first recorded a demo of this way back in 2004 while we were in another band but that version never saw the light of day. We thought it would be a perfect song for this new album.”
JAGMAC Releases New Single “We Found Love”
“Our new single ‘We Found Love’ was written and produced in the heart of South Florida,” shares JAGMAC. “We were inspired by beautiful tropical weather, people, and the culture of Miami. ‘We Found Love’ is a love story that everyone can relate to!”
Henry Chadwick Reveals Indie-Pop Single “Mind’s Eye”; Shares Album + Tour News
From charting on the Hype Machine and Indie Shuffle charts, to Guest at Home being deemed a must-have record for your Summer via Rolling Stone Magazine and Time Magazine, he has also been garnering love from the likes of Paste, Grimy Goods, Huffington Post, Impose, Fader, Sofar Sounds, and countless others that have fallen in love with his dreamy music.
NOLA’s Alberta & the Dead Eyes Share Single “See Saw”
Dave Boone’s work as Alberta has spanned many years and artistic iterations. When he first gathered the Dead Eyes crew, which consisted of Erik Washington on drums and Bhuti Bhuti on bass at the time, the trio cut their teeth on the road and then recorded an entire project during the pandemic, mostly collaborating virtually between Detroit and New Orleans.
RODDY RACKZZ RELEASES “ADMIT IT” OFFICIAL VIDEO FROM LATEST PROJECT REALEST RICHEST YOUNGIN VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS
MAXO KREAM ALBUM 10/18 & “GREENER KNOTS” VIDEO TODAY
Houston rapper and entrepreneur Maxo Kream has revealed the date to his forthcoming album Weight of the World available October 18 via Big Persona/88 Classic/RCA Records. Today he shares a new single “Greener Knots” and a cinematic video directed by Spike Jordan that tells the tale of what young men can face when coming up in certain neighborhoods.
Foxes releases new single “Dance Magic” || Out Today on PIAS Recordings
Today, Foxes releases the energetic new bop “Dance Magic”– the second single to be taken from her recently announced third studio album, The Kick, due for release on February 11 2022 via [PIAS] Recordings.
LUTHARO Stream New Album Hiraeth at Decibel Magazine
LUTHARO are now streaming their highly anticipated upcoming album, Hiraeth at Decibel Magazine. The album releases on Friday 15th October.
Fire By Night Release New Single “Obsessions”
Obsessions was written about anxiety and depression, and how the typical conversation goes with a friend or family member that does not understand it for themselves. As it says at the end of the first verse: “My darling, if I must remind you that future may only fix the mess” draw from the narrative when someone tells you that “it’s gets better”. The lyrics of the chorus, “just watch it burn down my life” dwell on the emotions that arise from the realization that mental illness is a lifelong battle, and I didn’t know how to handle it.
ALISSIC UNVEILS NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “PIANO”
“Piano” is the dark sound of a scorned lover turning tables on their ex. The video that accompanies the new single is an epic fantasy themed tale, formed around a dream world where humans have frog heads. The idea was conceived by Alissic, who also co-directed along with husband Oli Sykes (frontman from Bring Me The Horizon).
Electro Pop Outfit Safety Town Shares “Fade Away” Single + Video via XS Noize
Today, Safety Town shares “Fade Away,” the third single off his upcoming LP, Fake It (due 11/12 via Earth Libraries). XS Noize hosted the premiere for the track and its accompanying music video.
VIDEO PREMIERE: Electro Pop outfit SAFETY TOWN shares ‘Fade Away’
Lost Horizons release new track “Florida” || Out Today on Bella Union / PIAS
Today, Lost Horizons share a video for their dreamy new standalone single “Florida,” featuring the vocals of KookieLou aka Lily Wolter from Penelope Isles.
JORDAN HAWKINS SHARES “RISKY” MUSIC VIDEO
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Jordan Hawkins, shares an intimate new video for his latest single, “Risky” which got a lot of DSP love at Top 20 in Apple Music ‘New in R&B’, top 15 in PAndora ‘New R&B Now’, and Top 20 in Tidal ‘Slow Jams’. With this new video, Hawkins bathes us in the sweet sounds of this song, preparing us for his upcoming EP, Heart Won’t Stop, out October 27. The video coats itself with sensuality and gives us insight into the silky sound he’s created over the past 3 years. In the visual, Hawkins is accompanied by a lover who embraces him as the lyrics, “grace me, swimming in your presence,” cascade throughout the clip.
THANGORODRIM: New Noise Magazine Premieres “Thirst For The Bleeding Womb” Lyric Video
THANGORODRIM delivers fire and fury with their unique blend of soulful, Satanic hymns, matched with an intoxicating, chaotic groove. The band aims to spread their Anti-Kosmic Chaos far and wide, channeling mysticism with a psychedelic edge. Drawing on influences such as legends Roky Ericson of The 13th Floor Elevators and Jon Nodtveidt of Dissection, this commanding collective demonstrates a sound, direction, and devotion unlike no other.
Video Premiere: Thangorodrim – ‘Thirst For The Bleeding Womb’
outfit dish up enticing pop gem ‘sunny’
Soul-driven pop trio outfit unveil their grippingly honest debut, ‘sunny’. The single wraps Tim Tan’s infectious pop melodies around warm grooves and lush chords while narrating battles of internal headspace so vividly you’d mistake them for your own.
For fans of Ruel, HONNE and Budjerah, ‘sunny’ was entirely written & produced by outfit. The single gives an exciting taste of what’s still to come from this breath-of-fresh air group, landing with an evocative punch.
KASH DOLL RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SINGLE & HAPPY” FEAT. WALE & ERIC BELLINGER
FUNERAL CHANT: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Oneiric Perversion” From Oakland Black/Death Outfit
Decibel Magazine is currently streaming “Oneiric Perversion” from Oakland, California-based black/death outfit FUNERAL CHANT. The track comes by way of the band’s vile Dawn Of Annihilation debut full-length set for release via Carbonized Records.
