Mother Mother Announce U.S. Headline Shows!
Alt-rock band Mother Mother have announced a string of headlining U.S. tour dates in support of their new album No Culture. The band will first hit the road with KONGOS in early May and wrap up on the west coast with a handful of headlining shows. Tickets for Mother Mother’s headline shows will go on sale this Friday, March 24 at 10AM PT, with the San Francisco date on sale at 12PM PT.
Toto Team Up With Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo For Co-Headline Summer Tour
Two multi-Grammy Award winning groups: TOTO and PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO will team up this summer for a run of shows in North America. Three co-headline appearances are being announced this morning: Los Angeles (The Greek – August 27th), New York (Beacon Theatre – September 14th) and Peachtree City (Frederick Brown Amphitheatre – September 10th). Many more dates will be announced shortly. Tickets for these first three shows will go on sale later this week.
“I’ve known Neil a long time and he’s a fantastic musician,” Toto’s Steve Lukather commented. “Pat’s voice is one of the all time greats and we’re super excited to join together with them to do some shows this summer.”
Djustin “Dancing” – brand new video!
VOYAGERS is a glittering, sensual exploration into an unchartered and fully-electrified universe. It is a tale of “Future Love”, where a newly-conscious, idealized romanticism is propelled by contagious dance beats, synth-driven melodies, and sweetly seductive vocals. The soundscape is sophisticated and visionary, yet the stories are intimate and relatable. “VOYAGERS” is a journey through a spectrum of emotional highs and lows: from the apex of adult infatuation and desire, to the darkest abyss of disconnection and existentialism. Every detail from beat, hook, and lyrical lexicon is unveiled deftly. Clearly, Rose and Johan wouldn’t surrender anything less.
“Hands Up For Africa”
The bredren Ras Teo is back with a new testament to his timeless roots rock style. The new song “Hands Up For Africa” featuring Sizzla Kalonji is the leading single from Ras Teo’s upcoming album, “Timeless”. As timeless as Ras Teo’s style, so is this hard hitting video shot on location with Sizzla in Judgement Yard, Augustown, Jamaica. Unlike many other videos that focus just on the singer, “Hands Up For Africa” also does a great job of representing the not often shown community that is Sizzla’s Judgement Yard.
MAYA releases new single ‘What After Now’
Compelling future-soul vocalist, MAYA has today announced her thought-provoking new single, What After Now (out March 24), an earnest pledge to live in each passing moment. Accompanying the track is an empowering, triumphant video that commands attention with its effortless cool, thanks to director Dayne Edward. To celebrate the chic release, MAYA will be performing a string of shows across Melbourne at Paris Cat on March 24, The Rising Sun on April 1 and The Toff In Town on April 25.
ALPHA LEO, “ANNOINTED”
Bay Area, California rapper Alpha Leo presents “Annointed”, his new single produced by Jean-Pierre Mouzon, the son of the jazz legend Alphonse Mouzon. Alpha Leo ran for president last year under his new government name of HipHop For President, and his policies included legalizing cannabis, reparations for African-Americans, legislation against police brutality, and college grants for high school students with at least a C average.
Singer/songwriter Harry Pane releases video for ‘Fletcher Bay’
London-based singer/songwriter Harry Pane has released the moving video for his new single ‘Fletcher Bay’, which is a heart-warming tribute to his late father who sadly passed away last year.
Inspired by their trip to the idyllic Fletcher Bay in Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand and Pane’s return there to scatter his father’s ashes last year, the video features Harry performing with his acoustic guitar, entwined with scenes of him on that vast coastline. Directed by Steve Earle, it captures the emotion and personal resonance that Harry seamlessly translates through his music.
Remada Premieres Video For Single “A Better Tomorrow”
Chicago based Hard Rock band Remada premiered the video for their latest single titled “A Better Tomorrow” off of their upcoming EP due out on April 29th today on Bravewords!
The video which was shot in Gary Indiana was filmed by Nick Frollo and was directed by Nick Frollo and vocalist Matt Daniels.
LISTEN: Internazionale – “Bells of Addiction”
The Pale and the Colorful is the first album of Internazionale presented on vinyl by Posh Isolation after a near flood of limited tape releases both through his own remarkable Janushoved label and through Posh Isolation.
The Pale and the Colorful is a logical summary of Internazionale’s work up to this point and is the prime example of the sensual synthetic meditations he has come to be known for.
The clear pop sensibility to his compositions are clouded with noises and ambiguous field recordings and it is somehow hard to really figure out if the music intends to lift us up or hold us down. What is certain is that no Internazionale release up to this point reaches the level of this new album.
NOVEMBERS DOOM Premiere 2nd Album Track
Novembers Doom has premiered “Zephyr,” the second track off their tenth full-length album entitled Hamartia, out April 14 via The End Records. Formed in 1989, this release marks the band’s 28th anniversary year, and is a sonic testament to their legacy as one of the earliest U.S. dark & doom metal bands still active today. The album is available now for pre-order on iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play. Exclusive bundles are also available for pre-order on Pledge Music. The bundles include signed CDs, LPs, and lyric sheets.
Kidä ‘Girls’
Previously a backing singer for artists such as Pharrell and Carly Simon, more recently a graduate of the Red Bull Music Academy Montreal, Kidä’s “Girls” oozes seduction while bringing to mind both Sade and Aaliyah. Her first two singles, which premiered via i-D and Noisey, have already laid a foundation for what is to come and “Girls” teases an upcoming EP that will be released later this year.
“HOGWAII” Gala kicks off 9th Annual Hogs for the Cause
Hogs for the Cause and the Link Restaurant Group are thrilled to present Hogwaii, the pre-Hogs gala dinner and silent auction, kicking off the 9th annual two-day fundraising event. The menu, inspired by a Hawaiian luau, will be curated by the Link Restaurant Group (Donald Link, Stephen Stryjewski, Ryan Prewitt, Rebecca Wilcomb, Billy Jones, Mitch Arens, and Maggie Scales), with guest chefs Chris Shepherd (Underbelly, Houston, Texas), Mike Gulotta (MoPho, New Orleans), and Marcus Jacobs (Marjie’s Grill, New Orleans, and formerly a sous chef at Herbsaint). The dinner is set to begin at 6:30PM on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at UNO Lakefront Arena, with tiki drinks courtesy of Cure, Cane & Table and Café Henri, as well as wines by Neat Wines. Dinner will be served at 7:30PM, with music, a silent auction, and some surprises throughout the evening. A limited number of tickets to the event are available for $200 each.
Ladygunn Premieres Party Nails’ “Blow Me Away”
Party Nails is the joyous infused pop outfit of L.A based Elana Belle Carroll. Her music is a vibrant mix of the 80s infused soundscapes under witty brooding lyrics on love, life and everything in between. She’s a crooner that bops and weaves through her songs in a way that makes you want to dance your whole life away. The “Blow Me Away” video directed by Davy Greenberg, is an intimate lo-fi performance that captures the spirit of Party Nails, a real emotionally-charged goddess that is not afraid to be blown away.
OTEP Calls for Equality with Empowering New Music Video for “Equal Rights Equal Lefts”
Groundbreaking art-rock performer, author and spoken word artist OTEP shook things up at SXSW this past weekend by dropping her latest artistic protest of mounting regressive political actions. OTEP took a further stand for equal rights with the world premiere of her empowering new music video for the heavy, rap-influenced track “Equal Rights Equal Lefts”.
Fans at Colours Couture’s SXSW fashion showcase presented by 3Thirteen Entertainment Group this weekend were treated to the video (directed by Aleks Rastovic) for the first time during OTEP’s headlining set. After the premiere, OTEP posted the video on her YouTube channel for the world to see. Watch it here (warning, portions of this video are NSFW).
Bonnaroo announces new stage
Now even more Bonnaroovians will be able to dance the night away as the festival’s legendary “Other Tent” has now been expanded to a fully immersive, open-air stage. The Other will run all night with a mind-blowingly diverse selection of dance, electronic, and hip-hop heavyweights, with announced performers including Marshmello, Big Gigantic, Yellow Claw, D.R.A.M., Matoma, Louis the Child, Borgore, NGHTMRE, Getter, Snails, Skepta, Illenium, Claude VonStroke, G Jones, OOKAY, Herobust, Ganja White Night, Rezz, Goldfish, San Holo, Haywyre, Vanic, Unlike Pluto, Barclay Crenshaw, Innanet James, Jason Huber, DJ Mel and Case Bloom.
Nate Hall – Lyric Video – ‘Winter Fingers’
Nate Hall of the band US Christmas and Uktena has taken a step out of his normal sounds with his solo album Center of the Earth. The release of his lyric video, Winter Fingers, is the first song to be available off the album to be released on April 21, 2017 by DG Records. One might describe Center of the Earth as an album of dark love songs.
Azar Swan deliver ominous remix of The Harrow’s “Secret Language”
Consisting of the duo of singer-songwriter Zohra Atash (also a past touring vocalist with A Storm of Light) and musician Joshua Strawn (of Blacklist, Vaura and Vain Warr, among others), Azar Swan formed in 2012 after they ended their prior project, Religious to Damn.
‘GROW HOUSE’ – 420 Film starring Snoop Dogg, DeRay Davis, Lil’ Duval and More!
Whoever said, “money doesn’t grow on trees” never met Darius, Pat and their friends. Fans of comedy and National Weed Day (4/20) have a new hilarious film to celebrate – Hollyweed Films presents Grow House starring DeRay Davis, Lil Duval, Martin Starr, Snoop Dogg, Faizon Love, Malcolm McDowell and Lin Shaye as well as a cameo by Charlamagne The God.
Grow House will be released in theaters April 20, 2017 and was written and directed by Mark “DJ Pooh” Jordan, a legendary record producer and mixing engineer turned screenwriter and director. DJ Pooh made his foray into film producing a sequence in 1991’s, Boyz n the Hood. He then went on in 1995 to help co-write the film, Friday with Ice Cube, in which he portrays the character “Red”. He also wrote and directed The Wash, a hip hop-styled comedy film which starred Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and DJ Pooh, with appearances by Eminem, Ludacris, Kurupt, Daz and Xzibit. The film was released on November 16, 2001.
Clint Wilson ‘Hungover’ – Single
Clint Wilson is a singer/songwriter from Melbourne Victoria. Bored with the thought of playing covers in pubs for the rest of his life, he decided at the start of 2016 to write songs about real life events happening to himself and his friends.
‘Hungover’ is the latest release from Clint Wilson, it compels the listener with a floaty, summer rock vibe. The track was recorded at Pony Studios in Hallam, produced by Damien Young and mastered by Joe Carra at Crystal Mastering.
Evenline release their new music video
Evenline released their new album called: “In Tenebris” on January 20th 2017. Today, their new music video for their “Silene Capensis” track is available on YouTube that you can see with the following link:
Billie Eilish Drops Official Video For “Bellyache”
Following the release of her critically acclaimed new single, “Bellyache” last month, which Noisey called “totally psycho and perfectly pop,” 15-year-old pop wunderkind, Billie Eilish is back with a new visual for her current single. In the Miles & AJ-directed clip, Eilish casually struts down a desolate road with her usual assertive swagger, pulling a red Radio Flyer and two trash bags. Decked out in her trademark yellow, the young artist exudes a cool confidence, in perfect contrast to the steamy scenic desert backdrop.
Rufus Wainwright to host fan experience in Cuba
Music & Arts Live is excited to announce that, for the first-time ever, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT will host “WAINWRIGHT LIBRE,” a fan experience in HAVANA, CUBA from September 21 – 25. Cuba, in an unprecedented move, will open its arms to Wainwright and his fans, providing the backdrop for a truly unique, undeniable, and unforgettable experience.
JACOB BANKS Releases “Chainsmoking”
Rising singer/songwriter Jacob Banks is pleased to announce the release of his brand new single, “Chainsmoking.” The fiery, hard-hitting anthem premiered last night exclusively via The FADER and is now available at all digital and streaming partners. “Chainsmoking” is taken from his upcoming EP, The Boy Who Cried Freedom, which is set for release later this Spring via Interscope Records. Along with the announcement, Banks has revealed the project’s full track list, which can be found below.
Dire Wolves share full stream of upcoming album ‘Excursions to Cloudland’
Today, SF psych band Dire Wolves shared a full track by track guide and a full stream of their upcoming release Excursions to Cloudland at Self-Titled Magazine. The outlet said of the record, “With so many underground musicians worrying about being too precise these days, it’s a blast to hear a band head right off the rails the way Dire Wolves do on their new album. Excursions to Cloudland is exactly that—a journey towards the sun that spreads its space-rock gospel across four sick jam sessions.” Excursions to Cloudland will be released 3/24/2017 via Beyond Beyond is Beyond.
Stream Dire Wolves’ New Album and Read the Stories Behind Its Psych-Rock Songs
Spanish Songstress Odina Streams ‘Why’d You Make Me Cry’
Spanish songstress Odina has announced the release of her brand new single Why’d You Make Me Cry, the follow-up to her breathtaking debut EP Broken released last year to widespread critical acclaim.
Having started out as an intimate bedroom project following her move from Barcelona to London, Odina turned heads with her debut release, drawing on themes of exile and broken relationships in her work with an element of vulnerability untouched by many of her peers.
Ayrton Reveals Four Fan Videos
On February 7th, Ayreon revealed a contest on Facebook directed towards “all creative Ayreonauts who like making music videos”. The mission was to create a clip for ‘The Source Will Flow,’ the third instant gratification track from THE SOURCE, the exciting new chapter in the Ayreon saga. Today, the four best creations are revealed.
The Ruby Shots Premiere single, “Feeling”
The Ruby Shots are a New York based indie rock band consisting of Dylan Eshbaugh, Mia Bergstrom, Dan Yaiullo, and James Yaiullo. They are influenced by the melodies of 60’s pop, the tones of 80’s alternative, and the energy of Americana. They strive for echoing melodies that shimmer with layers of darker tones and dynamic drum beats.
The Black Angels share new track “I’d Kill For Her”
The Black Angels have shared the second track from their upcoming album ‘Death Song’, out April 21st on Partisan Records. Called ‘I’d Kill For Her’, the new track just premiered via Dangerous Minds, who called the band “psychedelia’s premier standard bearers”. They also chatted with the band’s Alex Maas about the new project, read/listen here.
Québec City punk outfit MUTE has announced their new guitarist Matt Kapuszczak, providing the following statement via their official Facebook page:
“We want to officially welcome our new guitar player Matt to the team! Besides being an awesome guitar player and composer, Matt has been a great friend of the band for as long as we can remember. Some of you might even know him from his former band IVS. Stay tuned for more shows and tour announcements!”
The band’s album Remember Death is currently available now on CD/Vinyl/Digital through Bird Attack Records, along with merch bundles.
2017 SOG Crew Hawaii Hip Hop Tour is almost here. The tour will begin March 22nd through April 2nd visiting churches, schools, communities, prisons, homeless shelters, rehab centers and music festivals. S.O.G. Crew has made a name for themselves working consistently with the youth on the islands for many years.
Tour stops will take place at Hawaii Baptist Academy (HBA) private school located in Honolulu. Hawaii Baptist Academy is a Christian college-preparatory school that equips students spiritually, intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally, so that they bring honor to God. One of the big stops will take place at the Women’s Community Correctional Center in Kailua, HI. WCCC is the only women’s prison in Hawaii. It also serves the needs of pre-trial and sentenced female offenders. The facility houses female offenders who are of maximum, medium and minimum custody levels.
Susie Blue confront stereotypes surrounding gender & sexuality with new track ‘Be A Lady’
Lead singer and creative mastermind behind the band Susan Donaghy explains that the focus behind the song is “‘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″. She is very inspirational for the young audience and has a huge voice.
TIGERS JAW RETURN WITH NEW LP “spin”
TIGERS JAW has announced details of their new LP spin, which will be released May 19th on Black Cement Records (album art / track listing attached). The album’s first single, “Guardian,” is streaming now via NPR’s All Songs Considered blog who call TIGERS JAW, “…thoughtful songwriters mining the sorrows of pop, particularly the thematic and sonic tumult of Fleetwood Mac.”
NPR Premieres Skating Polly’s “Hail Mary” Video
Skating Polly, the stepsister duo of Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse, often calls its music “ugly pop.” It’s a fitting description for songs that veer between sweet and catchy and full-throated screams with distorted, chug-a-lug guitar. The band’s sound is deeply indebted to ’90s grunge and alt-rock, but never comes across as pure imitation, perhaps because the duo viewed that era from the outside; when Skating Polly released its first album in 2011, both Mayo and Bighorse were still teens.
Skaters Share “Criminal” Video Via CLASH
Today Skaters share the video for their second single “Criminal” on Clash. When discussing the video, guitarist Josh Hubbard states, “All good things come to an end…and some bad things. You always write a song when you come out of a relationship. Our new gf is way poorer than our ex. This video is another online relationship forged. The outcome…Sick Luton-based artist, Cameron West, kills the visual accompaniment for our new tune Criminal. God bless the internet and God bless America.” Prior to this single the band released the track/video for “In Your Head”. Their new album ‘Rock And Roll Bye Bye LP’ will be out this Friday, 3/24 on Yonks Records.
NAV Releases Trippy Visuals for “Myself”
Today, rapper and producer NAV releases his latest visual for his online viral hit “Myself.” The trippy clip was directed by Alex Lill and is taken from NAV’s self-titled debut, which was released last month via XO/Republic Records. Self-released last year as a single, the track was self-produced by NAV and is a fan-favorite track that quickly took a life of its own; with close to 30 million streams on Soundcloud thus far.
Fresh off the heels of his SXSW performance at The Roots & Friends Jam with Bud Light, CyHi The Prynce drops a new visual for his fiery freestyle “Legend,” off his highly anticipated debut album, No Dope On Sundays, due out this summer via Brooklyn Knights/Sony RAL. Directed by R. Malcolm Jones, the video for “Legend” premiered exclusively on Complex today; it shines a spotlight on CyHi’s hometown. “For ‘Legend,’ I wanted to give the fans a strong performance video to show people where I’m from, Decatur/Stone Mountain, GA” said the Grammy-nominated rapper/songwriter/producer.
LECRAE UNVEILS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR SINGLE “BLESSINGS” FT. TY DOLLA $IGN
Grammy-award winning artist, best-selling author, entrepreneur and social activist Lecrae unveiled the official music video for his uplifting single “Blessings” ft. Ty Dolla $ign today on VEVO. The visual also premieres all day on BET Soul, along with exclusive interview clips. Filmed in Los Angeles, CA, the video was directed by Calmatic (Kendrick Lamar, The Internet, Jhene Aiko) and shines the spotlight on the true blessings in life – friends and family.
GAYTHEIST announce new album
Good to Die stalwart GAYTHEIST is back with a brand new full length album, out June 16th. Let’s Jam Again Soon is 14 sizzling new tracks packed into 30 minutes and marks the band’s 4th release on Good to Die Records as well as the follow-up to 2015’s GAY*BITS, their split album with Portland, Oregon’s Rabbits (Relapse Records, Good to Die).
On Let’s Jam Again Soon you can count on the strong grooves, memorable hooks, undeniable humor, and the unexpected flourishes GAYTHEIST has come to be known for. Don’t just take our word for it though, take a listen to “Avenged Seven-Minute Abs” for yourself right HERE.
Declan J Donovan – ‘Fallen So Young’
With an undeniable voice that draws the listener in from the moment he opens his mouth, it’s instantly apparent that 19 year old Declan was born to make music.
In an age where music is often manipulated and edited to an indistinguishable point of no return, Declan J Donovan lays all his cards of the table with ‘Fallen So Young’.
Written originally as a best man’s speech for his Brother’s wedding, Declan’s debut offering is a heartfelt, raw expression of compassion and love. Penned from the point of view of his brother Michael – Declan explains: “‘Fallen So Young’ is about my brother Michael and his wife Hayleigh and how they’ve been together since they were 15. And still just as in love, 16 years later. It’s written as a love letter from Michael to Hayleigh.”
Only Girl New Single ‘Fortune’
South London?s Only Girl, aka singer/songwriter Ellen Murphy, today announces the release of brand new double-sided single release ?Fortune? and ‘Water’ via her own label, So Gold Music.
Combining her uniquely stirring, soulful vocals with an ethereal R&B backdrop and a celestial gospel-infused choir of harmonies, ?Fortune? and ‘Water’ were recorded at Abbey Road Studios and co-written & produced with emerging UK producer Lostboy.
Australian Rap Sensation Manu Crook$ Turns Up the Function, Defies “Assumptions”
Despite his barely perceptible accent and colorful slang, rising Aussie rapper Manu Crook$ elicits easy comparisons to Atlanta trap stars like Quavo or Young Thug. With a percussive flow, an intuitive ear for melody, and masterful use of Travis Scott/Kid Cudi-style vocal filters, Manu injects a distinctly Australian sensibility into a melting pot of dirty south sounds. Running roughshod over a chiming, aggressive trap instrumental, Manu shouts down his haters and gets hype on “Assumptions.” In the video, premiered today by High Snobiety, Manu kicks back with a video vixen and takes a tour of the lesser-known sights of New South Wales, including a bowling alley in Bellambi (1.5 hours south of Sydney). Originally premiered in December by Apple’s Beats 1 on Zane Lowe’s radio show, “Assumptions” is an addictive, hooky, and versatile slice of turn-up and a formidable introduction to new American fans.
Distant Mountains’ “Get Your Fair Share”
Scott Lord and Paul McCorkle are the main forces behind the San Francisco based band, Distant Mountains. They’ve been playing together in various projects and capacities in the Bay Area for 4 years.
Distant Mountains was a project started after the break up of their previous band to make the type of music they’ve always wanted to make; sonically adventurous and outside of easy to peg genres.
Faze Wave Premiere single, “Chemistry” via ATWOOD
Faze Wave is an alternative duo that has been playing around the Southeastern United States as an independent band for the past year. Singer/guitarist Matthew Flynn and drummer Zachary Stickler met through their love for music in the early years of high school and have not looked back since. Their sound has evolved dramatically since the release of their first EP “Okay Alright” back in 2015. Their recently released debut album MELT is a feel good and thought provoking body of music that is a glimpse of the vision Matthew and Zachary have for the future of Faze Wave.
Evening Darling shares new single “Another Long Drive”
The track premiered via PureVolume where the band’s Nick Lerangis shared, “I started this song years ago with my friend Marc Lacuesta, sitting on his porch in Nashville. Both of us were in uncertain relationship situations: he was just starting to date someone new, I had been with someone who had moved out of the country and I couldn’t stop thinking about her.
GLEE, YouTube Star Noah Guthrie Sets Release For Sophomore Album
Just seven years ago, Noah Guthrie was a high school junior, posting cover songs on YouTube from the bedroom of his South Carolina home. Now, the former GLEE star and social media phenom is about to release his sophomore album of original material, The Valley, June 23, 2017 on his own independent label through Sony RED and available digitally for pre-order (iTunes, Amazon, Google) on May 12, 2017. Two singles, “Love You Now” – which came out for Valentine’s Day on February 10th and “Pardon Me,” (released in June 2016) precede the full-length, follow-up to his August 2013 debut, Among the Wildest Things.
RYAL’s dynamic new electro-pop single “Record On”
RYAL is an alt-pop project based in New York City, comprised of singer/songwriter Jacque Ryal and the renowned NYC producer Aaron Nevezie (The Bunker), who have already drawn comparisons to artists like Portishead, Prince, and Florence & The Machine. Their sound combines the soulfulness of Solange with the dream pop of The xx, making for a project that’s a unique, emotional artistic vision with a glittering, inclusive world view. On their debut album Silver & Gold, RYAL has created an innovative sound that’s both classic and cutting edge, driven by the vintage electronic textures of modular synth bass lines locked to analog drum machines and keyboards.
RUN THE JEWELS UNVEIL “LEGEND HAS IT” VIDEO
Rap super-duo Run The Jewels have premiered “Legend Has It”, the first video (of many to come) from their universally lauded album Run The Jewels 3. Directed by esteemed talent and old compatriot Brian Beletic (who previously helmed El-P’s classic “Deep Space 9mm” video), the clip portrays the duo in a police lineup, which they suspect might just be a set up. The acid they just dropped isn’t helping, either.
Director Brian Beletic states: “The video for ‘Legend Has It’ plays with the theme of guilty until proven innocent. We live in a world where the stronger the truth the greater the opposition. In this story EL-P and Killer Mike are in a police lineup and the cards are stacked heavily against them. But why is that?” Run the Jewels offer that “this video is a worst nightmare scenario. High on acid and caught in the system. Pitted against icons of innocence in a police line up that doesn’t feel real. No bunnies were hurt in the making of this video.” The duo also capped last week with a ferocious performance of “Legend Has It” on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.
Run The Jewels: Legend Has It (Official Video)
VIDEO PREMIERE! Rap super-duo Run The Jewels premiere “Legend Has It”, the first video from their universally lauded album Run The Jewels 3. Directed by esteemed talent and old compatriot Brian Beletic (who previously helmed El-P’s classic “Deep Space 9mm” video), the clip portrays the duo in a police lineup, which they suspect might just be a set up. The acid they just dropped isn’t helping, either. Director Brian Beletic states: “The video for ‘Legend Has It’ plays with the theme of guilty until proven innocent. We live in a world where the stronger the truth the greater the opposition. In this story EL-P and Killer Mike are in a police lineup and the cards are stacked heavily against them. But why is that?” And for Run the Jewels, “this video is a worst nightmare scenario. High on acid and caught in the system. Pitted against icons of innocence in a police line up that doesn't feel real. No bunnies were hurt in the making of this video.”Look out for more videos to come from Run the Jewels…Credits:Director: Brian BeleticProducer: Terry Gallagher, Dennis BeierExecutive Producer: Drew SantarsieroProduction Company: SMUGGLERDP: Ryley BrownProduction Designer: David SkinnerCostume: Lindy McMichael, Matt GoldmanAssistant Director: George NessisEditor: Sam OstroveVFX – Autonomous, Andy BateExecutive Producer (RTJ): Amaechi UzoigweFor more Run the Jewels, please visit www.runthejewels.comPick up RTJ3: http://rtj3.io/getitFASpecial thanks to Smuggler Films and Adult Swim(c) Run the Jewels, Inc.
Posted by Run The Jewels on Wednesday, March 22, 2017
THE DREAM EATERS Drop First Single
Brooklyn’s dream-pop duo, The Dream Eaters, teamed up with The Revue yesterday for the release of their single “Dead On The Inside”. It’s an unforgettable melody, full of unabashed emotion and passion, with beautiful harmonies and hauntingly reflective lyrics.
FORESEEN Premieres “Fearmonger”
Finland’s vicious crossover quintet FORESEEN has issued a new single from the rapidly approaching release of their second LP, Grave Danger. Invisible Oranges is now streaming “Fearmonger,” noting of the riotous assault, “FORESEEN feels like the tip of a new thrash spear… Re-thrash mark 2 seems less intent on aesthetic replication and more fixated on wrapping strong, cold fingers around my neck and shaking until there’s nothing left in me.”
You’ll Never Get To Heaven share “White Light”
Today on Tiny Mix Tapes, Canadian ambient-pop duo You’ll Never Get To Heaven shared the fourth track “White Light” from their upcoming album. ‘Images’ their third full-length album is due this Friday, March 24th, 2017.
OWSLA announces HOWSLA curated by Chris Lake & Skrillex
OWSLA has announced their new house-focused compilation, HOWSLA, injecting their youthful sensibilities and punk-rock attitude into house music and showcasing a new breed of producers pushing the boundaries of the genre. Chris Lake and Skrillex have worked closely together to curate the compilation which pays homage to dance music’s most timeless and foundational genre. Chris leads the charge on the compilation with “I Want You”, the follow up to his previous #1 SiriusXM hit, “Operator (Ring Ring)”, which also makes an appearance on the compilation. “Operator” was named as Annie Mac’s ‘Hottest Record In The World’, the informal ‘Anthem of Holy Ship’ by HARD founder Destructo, and earned support from house mainstays Claude VonStroke, Armand Van Helden, Justin Martin, Busy P, Green Velvet and more. The entire HOWSLA compilation is out May 5th on OWSLA.
Brooklyn-based garage pop from Dolly Spartans
Last year, the band’s guitarist died suddenly from a drug overdose at age 22, which led frontman Michael Eliran to channel the loss of his best friend into their sophomore EP, Time Sides With No One, out March 31st on Blue and Lucky.
Their lead-off single documents the turmoil of a night out when social anxiety kicks in and everything becomes a struggle inside your head – it just premiered on CoS.
VOMIT REMNANTS: Metal Injection Premieres New Track From Japanese Death Metal Collective
Hyper Groove Brutality is the impending new full-length from long-running Japanese brutal death metal collective VOMIT REMNANTS. Set for release next month via Unique Leader, the band’s first studio output in twelve years was produced by Darren Cesca (Arsis, Vile, Goratory) of House Of Grind Studios and features guest appearances from vocalist Henrik Cranz of Soils Of Fate, guitarist Craig Peters of Deeds Of Flesh and Destroying The Devoid, and guitarist Paul Masvidal of Cynic/ex-Death.
In advance of its release, today Metal Injection, hailing the band’s “hardest hitting slams yet,” offers up the punishing sounds of “Hi Fi The Art Of Rapture” for public consumption.
VOMIT REMNANTS Return To The Slamming Death Metal World With “Hi fi the Art of Rapture”!
M.A.R.S. Festival Announces Day-By-Day Line-Up for Arts Week
Downtown Los Angeles’ inaugural M.A.R.S. FESTIVAL (Music & Arts ReSound) has announced its day-by-day line-up for M.A.R.S. Arts Week, offering eight-days of free events, titled Test Site Salons.
Set for Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 23 at Angel City Brewery and Art Share L.A., the 10-day festival will host M.A.R.S. Arts Week, in addition to their full musical line-up, featuring daily installations and activities curated by art critic Shana Nys Dambrot.
FELIX SNOW + WINTERTIME RELEASE VIDEO FOR “WINTER WORKOUT PLAN”
Producer/artist Felix Snow, best known for his work with Kiiara on “Gold” & with Terror Jr, teamed up with 19-year-old Florida based producer/rapper Wintertime earlier this year on a collaborative mixtape, No Winter Without Snow. “Winter Workout Plan,” a track from the mixtape has been paired with an animated video that embodies the internet born spirit of both Wintertime & Felix Snow and combines the breezy flow of Wintertime with Felix’s future-laced production.
