Treasure Fingers Releases New Remix Of Vanilla Ace & Cosella’s “Funk To The Brain”
To kick off the year, Atlanta based producer / DJ Treasure Fingers bounced back with a critically acclaimed official remix for one the world’s biggest stars- Moby. To follow his remix of Moby’s “Go!,” Treasure Fingers is now ready to unveil his next dance-off inciter in the form of another official remix, this time, for Vanilla Ace and Cosella’s “Funk To The Brain.”
WATCH MILKY CHANCE PERFORM THEIR SINGLE “COCOON” ON CONAN
Milky Chance give a taste of bitter sweetness with the title track of their upcoming album.
Milky Chance touch on nihilism and ambivalence on new track Blossom. “Blossom is about being tired and exhausted.” Clemens explains, “It’s about emerging from that nihilism and negativity to find meaning and emotion again.” It’s a beautiful concept, blossoming from one’s jaded outlook into a fresh perspective. Milky Chance have really summarized their impact on the musical landscape without even meaning to; they provide a cool, fresh take that will inspire others for years to come.
King of Asgard Premiere Updated Version of Mithotyn Classic “Upon Raging Waves”
Swedish blackened metal band KING OF ASGARD will release its first new music in three years on March 17. Titled Taudr, the EP sees the group return in force with a revamped lineup, newfound power, firm conviction and a few surprises. The five song EP is KING OF ASGARD’s first release for new label Trollmusic. In advance of the release, Metal Injection premieres the band’s updated version of the Mithotyn classic “Upon Raging Waves”, adding, “From the moment the record begins, you’re instantly hooked in a frenzy of hair whipping and shield swinging in the best way possible”.
KING OF ASGARD Bring The Mead Party To Your Speakers With “Upon Raging Waves”
Flow Simpson “Wicked”
The track, (much like the entire album) was sampled, written and recorded on spot from various Soul records to give it an authentic old school appeal. Flow Simpson’s verses and cadence throughout the track creates a vibe parallel to the styles of another Soul legend Isaac Hayes.
Erick Morillo Launches SiriusXM Radio Show
Following last year’s relaunch of his acclaimed Subliminal Records imprint, famed DJ/producer Erick Morillo unveils Subliminal Sessions, a weekly radio program hosted by Morillo himself, launching March 21. Airing Tuesdays at 8PM EST with rebroadcasts on Thursdays at 9AM EST and Saturdays at 6PM EST on SiriusXM’s Electric Area, Subliminal Sessions will serve as a weekly destination for the hottest new tracks and classic throwbacks in house and techno, in addition to featuring interviews with the industry’s most respected names.
Of the launch, Morillo says, “It’s an honor to now be part of the SiriusXM family and have my new show Subliminal Sessions be part of their weekly line up. You can plan on hearing the best in house, tech house, techno and deep house in what is, in my opinion, the perfect extension of the Subliminal brand. I could not be more excited.”
Hear Tara Jane O’Neil’s new song “Blow”
In The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, Gertrude Stein writes: “I may say that only three times in my life have I met a genius and each time a bell within me rang and I was not mistaken.” When I first met Tara Jane ONeil, about 25 years ago—and more particularly, the first time I saw her play—this bell rang. I was not mistaken.
FIMPRO Is The PLace To Meet If Music Is Your Passion And Your Career
FIMPRO 2017 (Feria Internacional de la Música Internacional) is the place to be if is music what you want to talk about. Being one of the most important music Conferences in Mexico and Latinomerica, FIMPRO brings together the main players in music industry to have a pro active dialogue regarding the new directions, problems, and challenges that music ecosystem is having, with the purpose to provide and generate new networks and important contacts from the industry. FIMPRO is intended to make things happen, and to create a meeting point that links talent and industry professionals, between Mexico and the world. Besides of course, to offer Live Performances of some of the best musical proposals of the region.
Charlotte – ‘La Vie La Nuit’
Charlotte is one of France’s brightest and most versatile talents in the business. She has achieved success in several different realms, from writing books to modeling. Though, one of her best attributes is her sensational ability to sing, which she showcased tremendously in her latest production.
Flagship Share Michael Polish-Directed Music Video for “Midnight”
North Carolina duo Flagship is happy to share their music video for recently released “Midnight.” The video for the War on Drugs-esque style song is directed by Michael Polish and starring Kate Bosworth. Of the album, the band says “The “Midnight” video is very special to us in that it shows a glimpse of time in our lives surrounded by some very creative and talented people. The video is set in San Francisco. Working with the video’s creative team was an incredible experience all around, and one we won’t forget anytime soon.” You can scope out the video here.
PopDust premiered the EP today, stating about the duo and EP, “The strength of New Portals lies in their unflinching willingness to sharpen their fangs on some of life’s most devastating and pivotal moments. From falling in love to crippling mental anguish to cheating, Stereo is alarmingly raw and pure, never sugar coating anything for the sake of convincing themselves and the listener that adulthood is all sunshine and roses.”
Leon Of Athens announces new single ‘Aeroplane’
Leon Of Athens has released his new song ‘Aeroplane’, the first single proper to be taken from his forthcoming album produced by David Kosten (Bat For Lashes, Everything Everything) due out later this year.
GLITCH FESTIVAL IS BACK WITH MASSIVE SECOND EDITION
After 2016’s ground-shakingly successful debut, Glitch Festival is back with it’s second edition that unites a heavy bill of house and techno dons to play in its Maltese Gianpula Fields home, with Ben Klock, Maceo Plex, Marcel Dettmann, Jon Hopkins, Mr. G, Blawan, DJ Seinfeld and more set to soundtrack the sun-soaked weekender. This summer, electronic lovers from across the world will gather at the gates of the mystical house and techno fortress for a sonic adventure on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Set across the 7th and 8th September, Glitch is the only way to round off the summer, and what better way to end things? Expect a paradise setting, expert selectors and an intimate, family feel. Plus, it’s the ideal excuse to visit Malta for anyone who hasn’t made the trip before. A limited number of first release tickets are on sale now from around 59euro available here, and with flights from just £120 from most European airports, there’s no excuse not to be a part of Glitch Festival 2017.
SPITEFUEL publish new video
German heavy rockers SpiteFuel have published a new video for the track “Purified”.
Taken off the band’s upcoming album “Second To None”, which will be released on April 7th via MDD Records, the footage from “Purified” video is from the recording sessions in the Troisdorf-based Gernhart Studio (Tankard, Destruction, SuidAkra), where the band recorded their new full-length with producer Martin Buchwalter. Cover artwork is from Travis Smith (Nevermore, Iced Earth, Opeth).
Watch The FADER’s Documentary About Jubilee
Today, The FADER shares a short documentary on DJ and Producer Jubilee.
New tracks from Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘The Wicked Die Young’
“Since I wanted my film to be both a horror film and a melodrama with camp, glitter, and vugarity, as well as a comedy and of course a little science fiction, all these various tracks made me able to step into a parallel world to tell the story.” – Nicolas Winding Refn
WOMPS Share “Darling” Track Via Stereogum
WOMPS have shared their new single “Darling” on Stereogum. The single was also featured on top Apple & Spotify playlists. WOMPS will be playing numerous shows at SXSW this week. Last year they released their debut LP Our Fertile Forever which was recorded by Steve Albini at his Electrical Audio studio in Chicago.
Current Swell “It Aint Right”
The band is prepping to release their first single “It Ain’t Right” from their upcoming album ‘When to Talk and When to Listen’ (out 5/12). Grammy-winning producer Jacquire King (Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, Norah Jones, Cold War Kids, Of Monsters and Men, James Bay) produced the album over four weeks in two vastly different locales: Nashville and Vancouver. The former is where King lives and does most of his studio work; the latter is a ferry ride away from where Current Swell makes its home. Both cities have music at their core, which gave King and Current Swell common ground on which to build their new relationship.
MAGNA LIBRA – “Ground” release
MAGNA LIBRA has posted an official lyric video for their debut single “Ground”, recently released via Gravel Entertainment. The song is a preview of future offerings to come from this promising new music project based in the New York City area.
Nickelback Get Diamond Certified
Global chart-topping rock band, Nickelback, have joined the exclusive Diamond club as they prepare for the release of their new album Feed The Machine and the massive North American Feed The Machine Tour – the RIAA have Diamond-certified their fifth studio album, All the Right Reasons, for surpassing 10 million sales and streams, announced today! The exciting news is not lost on guitarist Ryan Peake, “We’re very thankful to have an album that so many people have appreciated. We never imagined this would be possible and for that we are humbled and so grateful 10 million times over! We are honored to have reached this milestone with All the Right Reasons, none of which would be possible without all the amazing people that have supported us.”
Avenged Sevenfold Headline Shows
Weeks after announcing a stadium summer run with Metallica, AVENGED SEVENFOLD have revealed plans for a series of special headline shows that begin April 22ND in Las Vegas. The dates will intersperse with the Metallica tour and include support acts Volbeat and A Day To Remember (each at different shows). The dates kick off at Las Rageous, where A7X will top the bill on a lineup featuring acts such as Mastodon and Eagles of Death Metal.
Members of DEATHBAT NATION, the band’s new—and first official—fan club will get first crack at tickets via an exclusive 24-hour pre-sale window that begins tomorrow, March 14.
Revolver Feb/March 2017 Avenged Sevenfold
Curbside Drive to release ‘Outside Your Window’ EP
Starting off as a not so secret band within a band, three dudes assembled and bonded over their love of punk rock. Keeping the cliché alive, Jack, Danyon and Zac jammed to poorly recorded drum tracks on Youtube in a small study turned studio room, nicknamed “the toaster shack oven”. Never being able to start simultaneously with the internet, Youtube was easily replaced with the arrival of Jedd who completed Curbside Drive.
GMG Records presents “TONIGHT by Famouz”
FAMOUZ – Real name Nonso Christopher Ukachukwu a Afro pop, Pop, Dance Hall and Reggae artiste. He hails from in Orlu Local Government Imo State but was born and brought up in Gboko in Benue state, Nigeria. Despite the struggle in growing up, he found his solace in music, which drove him into drumming in a church ministry in Benue state at the age of 9 regardless of his parent’s disapproval. Famouz joined a more sophisticated choir in school at age 15 where he formed a crew called “X-Mail Boiz” which consisted of 3 artistes and they started visiting studios to learn how the process works even if they couldn’t afford the sessions. X-Mail Boiz disbanded in 2015 when they all graduated from secondary school. Famouz started his musical career in 2016 when he dropped his first single “Sarewa” and that pushed him to go for performances and build his talents and network in the industry. Famouz is a progressive artiste who is self-motivated and focused.
GINGER AND THE GHOST ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE
Avant-garde duo Ginger And The Ghost have today announced their impressive new single Glow, a progressive, futuristic pop anthem characterised by a spontaneous chorus, out March 24. An accompanying video for the track has also been released, featuring the pair adorned in exquisite body painting and enveloped in stunning, celestial special effects. To celebrate Glow, Ginger And The Ghost will be playing an exclusive run of shows kicking off at the Museum of New and Old Art (MONA) in Tasmania on the 18th of March, and wrapping up in Sydney at The Nest Creative Space on April 21.
The Rasmus Announce new single “Paradise” after a 5-year hiatus
After a five-year hiatus, Finnish rock band The Rasmus announce new single “Paradise”, to be released March 31st.
The impeccable single was recorded and mixed in Stockholm, and produced by Swedish team, The Family. One of Finland’s biggest music exports, The Rasmus have had a remarkable career to date, with the band’s big international breakthrough coming with their fifth album, when single “In The Shadows” became a worldwide hit.
MAYHEM: Black Metal Legends Prepare For European Takeover
Norwegian black metal icons MAYHEM are commemorating the release of their 1994 landmark De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas full-length with a worldwide live takeover performing the monumental record in its entirety. The band recently wrapped up their critically-lauded Purgatorium Americæ Septentrionalis MMXVII tour with support from Black Anvil and Inquisition and will return to the road for a near-month-long European jaunt.
Just getting in touch about Bob Evans, the ARIA winning alter ego of Jebediah frontman Kevin Mitchell, as he has announced an extensive national Australian tour, hitting up capital cities and regional towns across April, May and June, letting fans know he’ll be treating them to a complimentary six track EP, Zeroes To Heroes, of unreleased material for all tickets purchased from his website and online outlets.
Thought this might be a good one for you, as he’s been gracing the Australian music scene for more than two decades. Mitchell is a self-confessed romantic who has written some of the country’s most beloved songs. Under the alias of Bob Evans, he has released five albums, all of which showcase the versatility and skill of this talented songsmith. Gentle, acoustic melodies prevail, enveloping the classic folk storytelling and strong emotional pull that charactises Mitchells’ substantial body of work.
Hot on the heels of supporting Bastille on their worldwide tour and featuring on Wilkinson’s new single We Will Be, singer songwriter Matt Wills releases Emily and announces a headline show at London’s Omeara (on 25th May).
Emily was premiered on Radio 1 last night by Abbie McCarthy standing in for Huw Stephens (listen back here from 1 hour in), and follows the release of Matt’s Hurricane and Set YouFree EPs. Showcasing a new side Matt Wills’ signature style, Emily sees him layer sincere, heart-felt lyrics over a fusion of lush electronica and a subtle piano melody to create something original, touching and undeniably compelling.
This New Artist Has Generated Over $1M From Sync
The story you are about to read begins, like all good music business yarns should, on a ridiculously large yacht.
The vessel in question is owned by Warner Music Group kingpin and all-round financial baller Len Blavatnik.
On its deck two years ago, at a party in Cannes (naturally), British manager Dave Bianchi was introduced to mega-filmmaker Harvey Weinstein.
One of Bianchi’s star clients at Various Management, Charli XCX, had recently provided the standout sync track for 2014’s hit Hollywood teen drama, The Fault In Our Stars.
MICHELLE BRANCH DEBUTS “BEST YOU EVER”
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Michelle Branch has debuted her behind the scenes music video on Refinery29 for her latest single “Best You Ever” off of her upcoming album, due April 7th via Verve Records. The single is currently available for download at iTunes and to stream at Spotify and Apple Music. The album is available for pre-order at Amazon, iTunes, and pre-save at Spotify.
Slemish Sessions: Kyshona – ‘Lonely’
Kyshona combines her unique blend of Soul, Blues and Pop with the raw and Rootsy tones of Nashville, Tennessee in her new single ‘Same Blood’, out 5th May 2017, taken from the triumphant full-length album, ‘The Ride’.
‘Same Blood’ see’s Kyshona harness her natural ability for using music to tap into emotion. Such a gift draws the listener in on an impassioned journey throughout her rousing new single, a journey that continues from beginning to end of the album ‘The Ride’. With elements of Soul, R&B and Gospel, Kyshona shows off vocal styling’s reminiscent of Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Al Green. Blessed with production so organic, you can reach out and touch the imagery summoned throughout the unifying “Same Blood”.
Dustin Collins Releases “Cold Dead Hands”
ountry recording artist, Dustin Collins, is earning a name for himself with his current single, “Cold Dead Hands.” Debuting at #1 in its first week on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart, the track is an ode to the second amendment and takes a firm stand in support of an American’s right to bear arms.
“Cold Dead Hands” is the first single to hit radio from Collins’ newly released EP, delivering a real country sound that listeners today are craving.
Axwell ? Ingrosso Announce New Venue for NYC Shows: TERMINAL 5
In light of permitting issues, Axwell ? Ingrosso are announcing a venue switch for their first NYC performance in two years. The show will move from Depot 52 in Brooklyn to the legendary Terminal 5 in Manhattan’s iconic Hell’s Kitchen.
Tickets holders can rest-assured knowing that their ticket will be valid for Terminal 5 per the day that it was purchased. If unable to attend the new venue and in need of a refund, please contact Frontgate by Wednesday March 15 @ 5pm EST. Doors and curfew are now from 8PM – 2AM. Set times for previously announced support will be altered to reflect Terminal 5’s hours of operation. The legendary Swedes just released their new single ‘I Love You’ featuring Kid Ink and it’s shaping up to be yet another weapon in their long-standing arsenal of hits alongside fan favorites like “Thinking About You,” “Sun Is Shining,” and more.
Bobby Shoebotham Releases New Video for ‘Drown’
‘Drown’ is the first track Bobby Shoebotham recorded for his upcoming EP, and as such is probably the most stylistically close to his punk rock roots on the release. Apparently he recorded the drums in about an hour and the guitars in slightly less, and you can almost hear the grimy walls of the basement he recorded it in as a palpable presence in the track itself. Describing the inspiration for the track he says “I wrote this song at work in about half an hour during a fairly ethically sticky period of my life. It’s essentially about getting to a certain passage of time and realising you’re not really who you wanted to be when you were young, and actually almost definitely would have been disgusted if your younger self could see you now.”
Irish indie-rock act Susie Blue stands up for equality with new single ‘Be A Lady’
Inspiring Irish rock act Susie Blue have released the brand new single ‘Be A Lady’ ahead of their live shows in London this weekend.
With social equality and acceptance playing a key role in their music, creative mastermind and lead singer Susan Donaghy explains, “‘Be A Lady’ is a song that I wanted to write to tell myself and anyone who wants to listen that it’s okay to be “different” and stereotypes about gender aren’t a thing anymore in 2017″.
