New video for Imelda May’s “Call Me” premieres at W Magazine
Produced by the legendary T Bone Burnett, the track marks a new direction for May who, in the time since her 2014 release Tribal, ended her marriage of eighteen years. “Call Me” is among the most autobiographical songs May has written, with Burnett noting, “I’ve never met anyone quite like Imelda May. She is full of life. When I first happened onto her music, she was a punky Irish Rockabilly singer with a great band. I was intrigued by her deep feeling for and understanding of that American art form, much of which, of course, had originated in Ireland. When I ran across her several years later, she had gone through a change of lives and was writing about it with a wild intensity and singing about it in the most open hearted way. I was inspired by her honesty and her generosity, and I continue to be intrigued.” Adds May, “It’s therapy, like keeping a diary that a lot of people read. Some of my favorite songs don’t say much, but they reveal everything.”
Denzel Curry – ‘Knotty Head’ Remix Video
Ahead of the re-release of latest album, ‘Imperial’ — complete with two brand new tracks — Carol City’s Denzel Curry has shared visuals for a new remix of album track, ‘Knotty Head’, featuring rising UK grime star, AJ Tracey, and Rick Ross.
Sleeptalk Sign Deal with Gold Standard Records
LA space-rock quintet Sleeptalk has inked a deal with Gold Standard Records, a label owned by Artery Recordings. The group celebrated the signing by premiering a music video for their new single “Indio California” via Atwood Magazine and announcing plans for a 2017 full-length. The video, which was directed and shot by Shadow Born Group, portrays the idea of not being afraid to express yourself and to always know there is light at the end of the tunnel. The lyrics, however, are inspired by an annual concert series that the band regularly attends.
Exclusive Premiere: Sleeptalk’s Smile-Inducing “Indio, California”
SUSTO’S “HARD DRUGS” PREMIERES ON CONSEQUENCE OF SOUND
Charleston-based SUSTO’s newest track “Hard Drugs,” from their highly anticipated album, & I’m Fine Today, premieres on Consequence of Sound, who call it, “Honest and reflective.”
Alt-country outfit SUSTO reflect on bonds and LSD on new song “Hard Drugs” — listen
TAYLOR GIRLZ RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR THEIR BREAKOUT TRACK “STEAL HER MAN”
The high-energy visual, shot in Atlanta, is directed and produced by Motion Family (Rae Sremmurd, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz). The Taylor Girlz bring the signature #stealhermanchallenge dance to life in their high school along with hundreds of other kids from dance troupes around the country, making for one crazy dance party.
Produced by Bolo “Da” Producer (Silentó, Jamie Foxx, 2Pistols) “Steal Her Man” ft. Trinity Taylor has been streamed on YouTube over 22 million times, 4.3 million times on SoundCloud and over 3 million on Spotify, which landed the track the #1 spot on the Billboard Bubbling Under R&B Chart for two weeks. The track also debuted on the Pandora Trendsetters chart at #11, where it was added on over 3,000 stations and received 675,000 plays in its first week. Another standout track from the Taylor Girlz, “Wedgie,” featured at the end of the video, has taken on a life of its own. Having been streamed 4.6 million times on YouTube, the buzz around the track created a new dance challenge that is taking over social media.a
The Last Artful, Dodgr Premieres “Caverns” W/ Mass Appeal
On Friday, breaking duo The Last Artful, Dodgr & Neill Von Tally premiere “Caverns”, the second track and first visual, from their highly anticipated forthcoming debut album Bone Music via Mass Appeal. The song feature’s Dodgr’s signature raw, soulful, unmistakable voice mixed with dark, spacious electronic production handled by Tally and is now available for purchase on iTunes and can be streamed via Spotify.
Bloom Twins Unveil new single and video for ‘Set Us Free’
The exciting plot, which takes the viewer through a series of breathtaking extreme sports scenarios, features Go-Pro headcam footage from skiing, bungee jumping, scuba-diving and zip-wiring to name a few, and was shot in several countires around the world including the USA, UK, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Poland, the Maldives and of course, Ukraine.
20-year-old identical twins, Sonia and Anna Kuprienko co-wrote this track with talented Fiona Bevan and Max McElligott, then handed it over to Greg Fitzgerald for some production magic. It was the first track they wrote after returning from Ukraine where they got stuck for half a year during the uprise. The track is not political at all, rather a call for freedom, but it was certainly influenced by everything that was happening in Ukraine and the fact that they couldn’t return to their new home – London.
RISING UK SINGER ANGEL SHARES “FVXK WITH YOU” REMIX EP
Signed in the US by Motown records VP, Ezekiel Lewis (also responsible for forming the group The Clutch who have gone on to write and produce hits for Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Neyo and more), alongside Island Records, Angel continues to reinforce his position as one of the UK’s hottest R&B talents. With Pop and Oak (known for their work with the likes of Chris Brown, Kehlani and Nicki Minaj), Grammy award winning producer Swiss Beatz, Neff U and Prince Charlez (who recently collaborated with Rihanna on ‘Anti’) on the list as just some of the credible names Angel has recently worked with, there is no doubt that Angel’s debut album is going to rock both sides of the shores, making 2017 and beyond his for the taking.
Outerloop Records Celebrates the Holiday Season with a Free 4-Song Giveaway
As a special holiday gift to fans, the crew at Outerloop Records, in partnership with Cooking Vinyl America, are giving away a 4-song sampler from their current roster. The 4-song download includes tracks from each of the bands, Lorna Shore’s “Denounce the Light,” Youth in Revolt’s “There for You,” Chasing Safety’s “Long for More,” and Megosh’s “Checkerboards and Cigarettes.”
Sing, Bird of Prey – Video Premiere via IMPOSE
Sing, Bird Of Prey is a six piece psych rock n’ roll band out of Bethlehem, PA. The main influences on the band are old psych + glam rock but they draw inspiration from contemporary bands with the same passion.
They’ve now teamed up with IMPOSE Magazine to premiere their new video “Painted Bones,” off of their debut EP Crystal Embryo released September 13th.
MAKJ And Andrew W.K. Releases New Music Video For “Party Till We Die”
California-based DJ and producer MAKJ closes out the year with his new music video for “Party Till We Die” featuring Andrew W.K. and Timmy Trumpet. The video directed by Matt Alonzo, who has previously worked with Tyler, The Creator, The Game, and more — shows grandparents sneaking out of a senior citizen’s home to crash a party where MAKJ is DJ’ing. Their night turns into a scene straight out of Project X with the grandparents making out with party-goers and doing keg stands, body shots, and more.
ANNIHILATOR Reveals “Sounds Good To Me” Acoustic Video
Legendary Canadian thrash/heavy metal masters ANNIHILATOR recently announced the upcoming release of Triple Threat – a three-disc collection of their music based in a trio of very different scenarios – out January 27, 2017 via UDR Music. Today, the band revealed an acoustic video for their classic “Sounds Good To Me”, the very first track to be released from disc one of the set, Un-Plugged: The Watersound Studios Sessions.
Dave Hause Announces U.S. Club Dates
Fresh off of announcing a brand-new album entitled Bury Me In Philly, DAVE HAUSE has announced that he will do a small run of U.S. club dates to coincide with the album’s February 3rd release. The tour will have Hause hitting a handful of major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and of course, Philadelphia.
Bury Me In Philly is the third full length album from Dave Hause, and was co-produced by Eric Bazilian, the guitar player and songwriter/vocalist for Philadelphia band The Hooters, who Hause calls, “a childhood local hero,” along with William Wittman, producer & engineer of albums by Mick Jagger, Cyndi Lauper, and countless others artists.
New Trailer for ROCK DOG starring Luke Wilson and Eddie Izzard
Dream big with Luke Wilson, Eddie Izzard, J.K. Simmons, Lewis Black, Kenan Thompson, and Mae Whitman in the new trailer for ROCK DOG! Follow Bodi (Wilson) as he chases his passion for music all the way to the front door of rock idol Angus Scattergood (Izzard) in the exciting new animated family comedy from the Academy Award® nominated writer-director of SURF’S UP and co-director of TOY STORY 2.
Erick Morillo Releases “The Edge” on Subliminal Records
Bringing his stellar 2016 run to a close, legendary producer Erick Morillo unveils his latest single “The Edge” out now via Subliminal Records. High-energy runs throughout the lively Vocal Mix, layering a mix of percussion loops and heavy-handed kicks that make it fit for the dancefloor. The release also comes paired with a more subdued Dub Mix, a modern cut that features deep synths and pulsing bass.
POST MALONE EMERGES AS TOP DEBUTING HIP HOP ARTIST OF 2016
Post Malone’s critically acclaimed full-length debut album, Stoney [Republic Records], triumphs as the Best Hip-Hop Album Debut of 2016. Bowing at #6 on the Billboard Top 200, the record moved over 58K copies first-week. The multiplatinum Dallas, TX artist closes out the year as one of its most significant success stories with sights set on an even bigger and bolder 2017.
RHODES vs Felix Jaehn “Your Soul (Holding On)” Out Now
German platinum-selling DJ & Producer Felix Jaehn and British singer/song writer RHODES are ready to present the stunning new single “Your Soul (Holding On),” out now via B1 Recordings | Sony Music. Felix Jaehn’s blissful reimagining of RHODES’ single “Your Soul” takes the soaring ballad and injects an up-tempo pulsating groove to his version. The track is laden with playful piano chords and throbbing club rhythms bound together by RHODES’ tender vocal.
DOOL (ex-The Devil’s Blood) to Release Debut Album
Holland’s most notorious rock musicians have gathered to form DOOL, a dark rock band featuring bassist Job van de Zande and drummer Micha Haring from celebrated cult rockers THE DEVIL’s BLOOD and the country’s most infamous rock singer, Ryanne van Dorst. Rounded out by guitarists Nick Polak (Gold) and Reinier Vermeulen (The New Media), DOOL radiates an undeniable raw energy and has created a distinct and dynamic sound right from the start. The band will release its debut album, Here Now, There Then, on February 17 via Prophecy Productions.
On the strength of its captivating debut single, “Oweynagat”, and a red hot live performance at Roadburn 2016, DOOL has quickly become a hotly-tipped buzz band in underground circles. Here Now, There Then was recorded with longtime THE DEVIL’s BLOOD producer Pieter Kloos and proves all advance praise to be more than justified. The album of supreme songwriting and remarkable musical diversity, Here Now, There Then blends classic hard rock, gothic pop and psychedelic metal in an ever-surprising manner. Carried by infinite, hypnotic guitar lines, DOOL takes the listener from “dark caves, inhabited by ancient ghosts” on “Oweynagat”, to “the deep abysses of a broken heart” on cuts like “Death of Love”. From the sensual and teasing (“Words on Paper”), to the imposing and ominous (the 10 minute epic “Vantablack”), DOOL hits every pressure point, striking with the deadly precision of a venomous asp.
Dougie Poole announces ‘Wideass Highway’ debut out February 17
Eclectic singer-songwriter Dougie Poole is set to release his new album called Wideass Highway on February 17th via New York’s JMC Aggregate (gobbinjr, Palm). Today he shares the video for “Glass House” via GoldFlakePaint who calls it a “quirky ballad blessed with an Arthur Russell-esque sheen.” The “Glass House” video is the second in a series directed by Rose Schlossberg, the first being “Don’t You Think I’m Funny Anymore?”
Uzbekistani Doom/Death Metal Project MONTFAUCON to Release New Album “Renaissance”
Like the main gallows and gibbet in Paris, France for which it’s named, two-man Uzbekistani doom/death metal project MONTFAUCON resonates with historic tales of violence and upheaval, exploring the implications and consequences of emotional turmoil, aggression and fear. Drawing from elements of death metal, black metal, progressive doom and symphonic metal, the band’s debut full-length, Renaissance is a majestic, eclectic and musically diverse portrait of darkness, desperation and barbarism that presents a new perspective on the ever-shifting landscape of extreme metal.
Renaissance will be released on February 17, 2017 and features mixing and mastering from death metal veteran Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath, Katatonia). A new track from the album, entitled “Prisoner”, can be heard now via the band’s Bandcamp page here.
The Glazzies Premiere ‘Spill’ Video at Impose Magazine
Today, Impose Magazine premieres The Glazzies video for ‘Spill’. The song is off their recently released LP Kill Me Kindly via Old Flame Records. The Long Island alt-rock duo has also been featured in Noisey, Stereogum, MTV, Brooklyn Vegan and Consequence of Sound among others.
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “TOO LATE”
Having toured across 4 continents, 24 countries and played nearly 200 shows in just under 3 years, The Paper Kites have played to packed-house crowds around the world. With over 200 million overall streams and nearly 2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, the band continues to amass new fans wherever they go. Their debut single “Bloom” has now reached over 110 million combined streams worldwide.
Highly Sedated Releases “Make Love” Out Now On SIZE
Following their recent release “Got Some Water?” on Steve Angello’s highly regarded label, five-piece Swedish electronica band Highly Sedated announce a new single “Make Love,” out now via Size Records.
With a deep, slow beat and sultry vocals that implore the listener to “make love to the bassline,” the track stands out as an unapologetically primal anthem dedicated to losing yourself to music. Having just formed last year and with over 100k listens on their first Size Records release “Existence,” Highly Sedated is poised to shake up the musical spectrum.
New Mini-Documentary from Director Damon Jamal airs on Revolt TV “Colin Kaepernick”
Colin Kaepernick is a exploration into the recent polarization behind the San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem for what the NFL star calls “social atrocities”, by co-directors Damon Jamal and Obatala Mawusi.
Jamal also looks back in his documentary to other trailblazing black athletes such as Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Curt Flood, who risked their lives and career to engage in social activism.
“This was an important piece for me because I personally feel like, as black men, we don’t have a lot of outspoken, successful role models who are willing to risk everything to make their point,” – Director Damon Jamal
Siya – “Watch What You Say” ft. Sage The Gemini
Blessed with a fierce charisma and bars as hard as anybody in New York, Siya has all the characteristics of a rising star. Brooding in a mansion with ten of her best friends, Siya flexes her queenpin status under probing neon lights in “Watch What You Say,” her latest visual. An eerie, minimalist, trap-boom bap hybrid produced by AK-1, “Watch What You Say” is an intimidating message to Siya’s haters. Premiered today by VIBE, “Watch What You Say” features a boisterous, tongue-twisting appearance from Sage The Gemini, who does his best Corey Hart impression in the mansion’s billiards room. The breakout star of Oxygen’s T.I.-produced The Sisterhood of Hip-Hop, a reality show starring five female rappers who navigate their way through the male-dominated music industry, Siya released SIYAvsSIYA, her debut album, last week.
Premiere: Siya & Sage The Gemini Live Lavish In New Video For “Watch What You Say”
Eric Bellinger – “Black Beatles” (Rae Sremmurd Cover)
It’s a small world and all your friends know Eric Bellinger, one of the most respected young R&B singer/songwriters in the music industry. Like clockwork, Eric Bellinger returns with another signature cover, or “E-Mix,” this time lending his pipes to Rae Sremmurd’s megahit “Black Beatles.” Posting up atop Lookout Mountain overlooking the city of Los Angeles and Laurel Canyon at sunset in the Cam Fairfax and Zach Burnett directed video, Eric provides his twist on Swae Lee’s infectious melody, adding impressive vocal runs and ad-libbing over SoufWest’s warmer interpretation of Mike Will Made It’s beat. Premiered today by The FADER, Eric’s take on “Black Beatles” demonstrates his superior skills as an arranger, turning the rap banger into a smooth trap-soul ballad. Last month, Eric put his stamp on another rap hit, converting Drake’s “Fake Love” into an acoustic slow jam.
Memphis Psych-Rockers Spaceface Release New Single “Cowboy Lightning”
Memphis mind-benders Spaceface have teamed up with the folks at Consequence Of Sound to premiere their beautifully psychedelic new single “Cowboy Lightning”. One can tell from the opening notes of the song that they are clearly about to be taken for a ride into uncharted territory. Clocking in at under 3 minutes “Cowboy Lighting” is a tightly controlled wash of melodic vocals, reverb drenched guitars, and a rhythmic urgency that is driven along by an insanely catchy bass line. The band which is fronted by Jake Ingalls (keyboardist/guitarist for The Flaming Lips) has sincere plans on further establishing their notch on the musical spectrum with the release of their debut album Sun Kids which is set to drop in early 2017. As the first official single, “Cowboy Lightning” puddles listeners with a heavy dose of spiraling psychedelia and provides a ‘tone-setting’ introduction to an album that is as mouth watering as it is transcendental.
Spaceface fire off psychedelic bursts of “Cowboy Lightning” on new single — listen
Earthists. Premiere New Single
Anticipation for new music has been building since Japanese naturecore band, Earthists., released their first single, “Winterfell” earlier this year. The band has been keeping busy finishing their debut album (out 2017) while playing shows with American metal bands that come through Japan.
“Resonating Light” is the first single off the album and the band is excited to premiere the track. Guitarist Yuta Tanaka explains, “this is the exclusive first single off the upcoming first full length album and features a guitar solo performed by Ichika, one of the most talented Japanese guitarists. The single shows overcoming new challenges, both technically and emotionally with the lyrics.”
David Luning “Gonna Forget About You”
David Luning was studying film scoring at the Berklee College of Music when he first heard the music of John Prine. As Luning recalls, “A couple of friends invited me over to share some songs at their apartment, and that was the first time I’d ever really listened to Americana music or folk or country or whatever you want to call it. They showed me John Prine, and it just resonated with me so much. I was like, ‘Oh my god, this is what I have to do with my life.’ I just figured it out in that moment.” He subsequently dropped out of school and took to the road as a troubadour, performing at open mics and eventually opening for Dave and Phil Alvin, Jackie Greene and other artists.
Magna Carta Cartel’s ”Goodmorning Restrained”
Originally released digitally in 2009 on Sounds Of Zilence, Magna Carta Cartel’s [MCC] debut album “Goodmorning Restrained” has become a classic amongst music lovers who have found their way to this album and band. The album is an 11 track experience of what the band refers to as “soundtracks for movies yet unmade” or “Radio-edited movie themes, for daily life and death”.
Magna Carta Cartel’s music has impressed people all across the world and from all walks of life, and the demand for physical copies of this album have been increasing over the years.
EZRATO ‘Noir (ft. Stella Rhymes)’
‘Noir’ is an upbeat jazz/house hybrid track from the young Australian producer EZRATO. Incorporating musical elements inspired from the neo-noir film genre, the song revolves around the dangers of having an addiction to a person one admires and the grave consequences that can occur when things don’t work out.
EZRATO (born Eric Christopher) begun his musical journey through taking up piano at age 4.
NEROARGENTO Visualizes ‘Soldiers Of Afterlife’ From His New Album
NeroArgento (of The Silverblack) continues his rock/electro/house crossover with another banging track from the new solo album One Against All recently released by Sliptrick Records. This ones a hardcore dance filler with scuzzy guitars eclipsed by a stomping beat and electro overtones. The video fully captures the song style with startling images, fast cuts and a beautiful black and white sheen!
HEAT announces new album next year!
H.E.A.T are proud to announce the recording of their yet untitled next album to be released in the year of 2017. Following the release of their previous critically acclaimed album, Tearing Down The Walls, the band have been touring all over the world gaining the reputation of one of the best live acts out there.
H.E.A.T have been focusing on writing new songs for more than a year and now they are ready to hit the studio once again. This time they will be recording the album in Thailand together with producer Tobias Lindell (Europe, Hardcore Superstar, Avatar etc) who also produced Address The Nation and Tearing Down The Walls.
F.Y.I., “TRUST ME”
F.Y.I. says he was inspired to write his new single “based on my observation of the culture and how it’s become so commercialized and watered down that people are starving to hear an emcee that they can trust to be raw and express themselves totally with NO false pretense fake sh*t.”
JESSE SHEPPARD UNVEILS “RUN AWAY” MUSIC VIDEO
Pop-Country singer-songwriter Jesse Sheppard has had a tremendous 2016, with the release of his debut EP, These Days, the announcement of his debut full-length in 2017, and his single, “Run Away.” Sheppard debuted “Run Away” exclusively with The Boot coining similarities to country music legends like Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw. Today, Sheppard is ecstatic to partner with Taste of Country to unleash the “Run Away” music video, a unique song about a girl asking a guy to take a risk/a leap of faith. She is asking him to move out of his comfort zone, his hometown, and move away with her. The song is sung in the male’s perspective when he realizes that the woman he loves, is his escape no matter where they are. Fans can purchase Jesse Sheppard’s “Run Away” single now on iTunes!
Paris & Simo release new single ‘Evermore’
Having had its world premiere on Pete Tong’s Radio 1 show, Paris & Simo release their new single ‘Evermore’. Featuring Gabrielle Current and FINNEAS the single is released through The Bearded Man imprint on Armada Music. ‘Evermore’ is a beautiful juxtaposition of up-tempo electronic-pop and melancholic vocals.
MARIAN HILL & LAUREN JAUREGUI’S “BACK TO ME”
Philadelphia based alternative electronic pop duo MARIAN HILL — Jeremy Lloyd [production/songwriting] and Samantha Gongol [vocals/songwriting] — recently teamed up with Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony on their new track “Back To Me” which instantly hit #1 on iTunes’ Electronic Top Songs Chart and reached Top 20 Overall upon release. Shortly after the buzzed about track, which premiered via FADER, soared to the top of Billboard’s Twitter Trending Chart and reached #1 on Spotify’s Global Viral 50 Chart.
