YOUNG ELZ “OMG”
Young Elz just dropped his visual for his latest record, “Oh My God” featuring Katie Got Bandz. Take a look into Elz’s life as he hits the streets of Chicago. The Chicago-based MC is currently prepping his upcoming project, but decided to drop the track for your Summer listening pleasure. You can catch Young Elz on a stage near you this Summer in Chicago, including on September 2nd alongside Sasha Go Hard at Jerry’s Wicker Park.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVSvghL2SCI
WILLIS EARL BEAL NEW SINGLE
Willis Earl Beal was born on the South Side of Chicago. He would never consider it home. An odd kid, he spent a lot of his youth talking with his grandmother, who would entertain his endless questions about the universe and encourage his love of drawing. He developed an obsession with Batman that would last well into his teenage years, when he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a form of vigilante training.
Willis Earl Beal died on an army base in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After a rocky TK weeks of boot camp plagued with physical and mental abuse, health complications (which would later require surgery and the removal of large portions of his intestine) forced his discharge. He moved back home. “When that all broke down,” Beal says. “I lost a piece of myself.”
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/premiere-willis-earl-beal-survive-stream
YULIANNA “SPECIAL” VIDEO
Living the high life in a beautiful sprawling mansion, she wanders through the vacant space weaving between emotional highs and lows. From distraught heartbreak and chaotic anger to hopeful positivity, she tosses out her ex-lovers belongings, and without giving it a second thought, begins to celebrate that feeling of letting go. From the lonely bedroom to a sprawling garden of roses, she literally steps out of the darkness into the sunlight, finding freedom in her own independence. Through it all, she remains glamorous and vivacious, grooving to the beat of the music with effortless ease while soaking in the positivity of her new outlook.
VALDUR NEW VIDEO
Sierra Mountains-dwelling blackened death miscreants, VALDUR, in conjunction with the plague-spreaders at Cvlt Nation, today offer up the visual companion to “Blessings Of The Goat.” The latest war hymn comes by way of the band’s Pathetic Scum opus, unleashed via Bloody Mountain Records late last month.
http://www.cvltnation.com/cvlt-nation-premiere-valdur-blessings-of-the-goat/
JERROD NIEMANN BREAKS COUNTRY THUNDER ATTENDANCE RECORD
Fans are clearly clamoring for more from Jerrod Niemann, as he helped draw a record crowd at Country Thunder Festival in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin the same week he set a personal milestone at country radio.
The Kansas native joined with other country stars to spur an attendance record at Country Thunder when 34,182 fans attended Thursday, the first day of the festival. Niemann is on the road the rest of the summer playing select festival and solo dates.
http://www.jerrodniemannofficial.com/
WAVE RACER STREAM THE TITLE TRACK “FLASH DRIVE”
Australia native Tom Purcell aka Wave Racer announces his debut Flash Drive EP out October 16th via Future Classic.
He also shares the lead track aptly titled “Flash Drive” feat. B▲BY, a summer anthem showcasing Purcell’s signature feel-good melodies and glossy sound that has earned him a devout following thus far in his career. In addition, he announces his first major headlining “FLASH DRIVE USA” tour that kicks off in New York on September 4th. For ticket info, visit: www.waveracermusic.com.
https://soundcloud.com/wave-racer/wave-racer-flash-drive-feat-bby-1
BOY GEORGE COLLABORATES WITH VANILLA ACE
The latest from Ukranian label Dear Deer Records is an unforeseen and imaginative collaboration between the former Culture Club lead singer, Boy George and Vanilla Ace, ‘Just Another Guy’. With help from Katerina Themis on vocals the production duo have created an infectious track set to have an impact this summer.
Having previously collaborated with Boy George on ‘Retrophobia’ Katerina’s soft vocals float along the deep basslines and help create a soulful sound alongside the melodic piano and chord strings. By coming together Ace and George have showcased their versatility and skill in making something unlike their usual production but still set to appeal to their respective fans.
JOHNNY RICHTER “KILL IT”
Johnny Richter is back with a brand new single entitled “Kill It” produced by UnderRated from Potluck and mixed/mastered by Rob The Viking from Swollen Members. The track is the debut single is available now on all digital platforms including iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify. “Kill It”. The track is taken from Johnny Richter’s upcoming new album “Still Laughing” due out later this year on Suburban Noize Records.
https://soundcloud.com/johnnyrichter/johnny-richter-kill-it
CLUTCH NEW ALBUM “PSYCHIC WARFARE” AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW
The new album from influential heavy rock band Clutch entitled “Psychic Warfare” is now available for pre-order, along with exclusive bundle packages through the band’s official website at this location:
http://www.pro-rock.com/presale
FAIRGROUND SAINTS’ “ALL FOR YOU”
The Boot premieres “All For You,” a new track from Los Angeles-based trio Fairground Saints. “With this new tune, the trio…delivers a song that’s catchy and dreamy, with a dash of classic country thrown into the mix,” says The Boot, “each singer’s vocals are distinct, but the three separate entities somehow combine into a full-bodied sound that’s quite addictive, and “All for You’ is intentionally strong in its memorable melody.” Fairground Saints’ self-titled debut is out August 21 on Verve.
http://theboot.com/fairground-saints-all-for-you/
KYGO “NOTHING LEFT”
Featuring singer/songwriter Will Heard on vocals, ‘Nothing Left’, was debuted to great fanfare at Emporium Arcade Bar after Kygo and Uber teamed up to create a one-off surprise for the city of Chicago.
Following the world premiere live on stage, ‘Nothing Left’ is now available for adoring fans to stream and buy now via Ultra/RCA Records.
http://smarturl.it/NothingLeftSpotify
LAURYN HILL ON FALLON
Watch Ms. Lauryn Hill perform Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good” on The Tonight Show. The track comes off the recent Nina Revisited: A Tribute To Nina Simone album available now via RCA.
http://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/video/ms-lauryn-hill-feeling-good/2887113
NEW EP BY HALF JAPANESE
One of the most influential bands in rock history, Half Japanese was founded by brothers Jad & David Fair in the mid-1970s and is credited with pioneering the DIY and lo-fi movements. They were known for dismissing conventional music basics like melody, song structure, and chords, and influenced everyone from Sonic Youth and Neutral Milk Hotel to Daniel Johnston and Kurt Cobain (who asked the band to open some of the dates on Nirvana’s In Utero tour).
http://www.stereogum.com/1820266/stream-half-japaneses-surprise-six-sided-bingo-ringo-ep/mp3s/
NEW DISTURBED SONG
Disturbed has released the official lyric video for new track “Fire It Up” off upcoming album Immortalized out August 21!
http://smarturl.it/disturbedfireitup
CARBON LEAF NEW ALBUM
Richmond-based band Carbon Leaf has released its latest project, Love Love Hope Repeat Reneaux (LLHRR). LLHRR is a full re-recording and re-imagining of the band’s 2006 release, Love Loss Hope Repeat. The album is now available for download and streaming at all digital retailers. A CD of LLHRR will be available for purchase through www.carbonleaf.com beginning 8/3/15.
BAIO DROPS HIS NEW SONG “ENDLESS RHYTHM”
Baio explains the inspiration behind the track, “During an unseasonably warm weekend in March 2014 I fell in love with a painting in London’s Tate Modern. I spent about ten minutes getting lost in it before realizing its title, Endless Rhythm, was musical. The painting got me thinking about making a song — the highs & lows, frustrations & breakthroughs that have always accompanied the process of making music for me”.
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/07/30/vampire-weekend-chris-baio-endless-rhythm
NEW ALBUM FROM SINGER-SONGWRITER VIVIAN GREEN VIA PANDORA
Pandora Premieres is running an early and exclusive premiere of singer-songwriter Vivian Green’snew studioalbum, Vivid starting today through August 6th, before it is released on August 7, via Make Noise/Caroline.
Says Vivian, “I can think of no better place to premiere my album than Pandora. It’s a place where I discover new music and am looking forward to my fans discovering Vivid.”
http://www.pandora.com/station/play/1411412518987239135/31998609854175
BAEZA “THE MAN”
The Man is reflective of a young man stepping out of adolescence into manhood. Crediting his father for his business acumen and positive outlook on life, Baeza embraces personal growth, stating, “At the end of the day, it’s not about the money or the fame – it’s about genuine happiness for me.”
Read the HotNewHipHop premiere:
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/baeza-the-man-new-mixtape.115952.html
CONVEYER RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HAVEN”
“We chose ‘Haven’ as the first single because we love the song and felt very strongly about the message that this song has, and we couldn’t be happier with the way that the video came out,” states guitarist Ty Brooks.
On the background of ‘Haven’, guitarist Nick Matako says, “We are broken people, with broken hearts and faulted bodies. Through God, we are able to overcome negativity in a productive mindset. It’s a declaration of those shortcomings and setting a personal standard of happiness.”
PRAYERS PREMIERE NEW VIDEO “WEST END GIRLS”
No actors, stage sets, costumes or color was used in the making of Prayers latest video for their melancholia yet intense take on “West End Girls” in which lead singer Leafar pays homage to Pet Shop Boys, who shaped the soundtrack to his youth. The energy from Leafar Seyer’s (his birth name spelled backwards) untamed lyrical flow comes at you like a ravenous pitbull, while producer Dave Parley’s industrial tinged synths manifests their admiration for early Ministry and Depeche Mode.
http://noisey.vice.com/blog/behind-the-lens-prayers-interview
GEMAYEL “LUST FOR PAIN”
Singer/Songwriter Gemayel has launched her Latest CD with the ground breaking Lebanese Gypsy Rock sound and style that Gemayel is known for. The anticipated CD is packed with instrumental cords and strong vocals that will transport you to an eclectic yet euphoric state of mind.
GRIME ALBUM PREVIEW
Newly founded Argento Records has confirmed the label’s first title, with the impending release Circle Of Molesters, the second LP from Trieste, Italy’s corrosive sludge quartet, GRIME.
TERROR “MIND AT WAR”
TERROR have teamed up with WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins to kick-out the music video for “Mind At War,” giving another peek into their new album, The 25th Hour.
Frontman Scott Vogel says of the track, “When Nick (Jett, drummer) first showed me this song, I immediately thought it had a DRI Four Of A Kind crossover feel to it which I love and is pretty fresh for TERROR. Lyrically, everyone can relate to this. All our minds are at war within ourselves and this fucked up world. We needed a visual that bought to life the dark side of our thoughts and the Tom Soares legendary production really shows on this track.”
Oh…and I'm premiering @terrorhardcore's new video for Mind at War today. So that's pretty rad too. Check it ?? https://t.co/BZetiWPcJi
— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) July 31, 2015
TWO NEW SINGLES BY AC SLATER
LA local and Night Bass movement founder AC Slater will be releasing his Take The Night EP on August 7th via Skrillex’s OWSLA. The first two songs, “One Step” feat. Micah Freeman and “Everyday” are prime examples of AC’s mastery of house and bassline, stream both below and share.
“One Step” feat. Micah Freeman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j71YHd-sgvk
“Everyday”:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvH-q6JA0jI
JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS ANNOUNCE THE OCTOBER 7TH RELEASE OF ‘SQUELCH’
Country torchbearers Jason Boland & The Stragglers have announced the October 7th release of Squelch, their eighth studio album, on Proud Souls/Thirty Tigers. Squelch features the brand of true, no-frills country music Jason Boland has built a sterling reputation on as one of the genre’s genuine ambassadors. As an honest, intelligent, thought-provoking lyricist, Jason Boland has always pushed the boundaries of what country music could, and should be, while maintaining a high level of artistic integrity. At a time when the need for depth in country music is finally being acknowledged, and accepted, with the rise of a handful of quality newer artists, we should look to Jason Boland as an artist who has been an unwavering beacon of authenticity for over a decade.
SPIN PREMIERES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “ADDITION”
Mixed by Dave Fridmann (The Flaming Lips, MGMT, Cut Copy, Thursday), produced by Stuart Richardson and Alex Newport (Bloc Party, Frank Turner, The Mars Volta), this is the sound of a band not only liberated from their pasts, but perhaps liberated by them. Slates finally clean, No Devotion have refined those early flirtations with nostalgic pop-noir to find themselves at the intersection of post-punk heart and contemporary tricknology. It’s an album as aggressively rhythmic as the singles are unrepentantly melodic – a development powered by the band’s recently departed drummer Luke Johnson and founding Bloc Party drummer Matt Tong, who split the drum duties on this record.
http://www.spin.com/2015/08/no-devotion-video-addition-permanence-stream/
DARLENE LOVE ALBUM ‘INTRODUCING DARLENE LOVE’ AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY + NEW SINGLE
The first new album in decades from legendary vocalist Darlene Love, Introducing Darlene Love, is available for pre-order today at iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon. Produced and arranged by artist/producer/E Street Band great Stevie Van Zandt, the album is comprised of all new recordings and features never-before-heard and classic songs from a superstar cast of songwriters eager to showcase one of the most seminal voices in music history. Fans who pre-order the album will receive the Elvis Costello-penned first single “Forbidden Nights” as an instant grat track.
http://darleneloveworld.com/newalbum/
LIL DICKY PREMIERES VIDEO FOR “PROFESSIONAL RAPPER”
Hip Hip sensation Lil Dicky has scored the #1 ALBUM ON ITUNES with the release of his debut LP, ‘Professional Rapper’ today. The Philly native has also premiered his video for the album’s title track, which features legendary Snoop Dogg, on Billboard.com. The animated vignette tells the story of advertising executive/comedian, David Burd’s (aka, Lil Dicky’s) journey into discovering who he really is at heart – a “professional rapper.” Lil Dicky explains to Billboard.com, “Coming out of corporate America, every move I made involved a job interview. So if my next job is being a rapper, I thought it would be super cool to start the album out with a job interview. And who better to be interviewing me for the position than the legendary Snoop Dogg.”
