More Adkins + More TV with “Something’s Going On”
With Trace Adkins’ March 31 release of Something’s Going On (his first for BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records), the 3x GRAMMY-nominated 6’6″ vocalist finds himself debuting Top 3 on the Nielsen Soundscan Current Country Albums Chart. With his current single “Watered Down,” which showcases Adkins’ more “enlightened” side, Rolling Stone goes on to note he’s “going for longevity” with this release. Fans can view the official music video HERE, featuring Adkins enjoying a simpler life and slower pace on a Nashville farm, where he does much of the heavy lifting himself, skills he showcases tonight when he stops by Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff Live. Fans can catch the country music icon and the acclaimed comedian building an outdoor patio, competing for tool knowledge and answering fan questions via social media on Monday, April 10 on Spike at 11p.m. ET / 10 p.m. CT.
The Legendary El Haragán y Cia. Returns to U.S.
Luis Alvarez “El Haragán”, one of the most popular and influential musicians and singers in Mexican rock history, announced the return of El Haragán y Compañía to the US to present his “Revolution 27” tour kicking off on Thursday, April 13 in San Diego, California and concluding in New York on April 27.
It’s already been 27 years of artistic history for Luis “El Haragán”: singer, composer, founder and leader of the rock band El Haragán y Compañía, one of the groups with enormous convocation in their live performances, history and influence despite their lack of support by the mass media. Contrary to the group’s name, El Haragán is a band that keeps busy throughout the year with tours in Latin America, various countries in Europe and the United State, as well as composing new material in their studio for upcoming recordings.
THRILLERS new Electro Pop single “HEAT”
“Heat” is the sleek lead single off THRILLERS forthcoming album “Break Free” (Lights & Music Collective, April 28).
“We entered the studio with Back Talk not knowing what to expect, except something great. Once the writing began, we became inspired to write our modern take on a classic disco-rock song. The lyrical content was designed to pay homage to the classic disco songs of the past. The song is about the “heat” and passion you feel when you lock in with someone on the dance floor. The feeling may only last for one song, but it’s something you will never forget.” – THRILLERS
CARLOS VIVES nominated for first Billboard Music Award
As announced by Billboard.com, Carlos Vives’ international smash “La Bicicleta” (feat. Shakira) has garnered the Colombian superstar his first-ever Billboard Music Award nomination for “Top Latin Song”. The song received “Record of the Year” and “Song of the Year” at the 2016 Latin Grammy Awards, and has over 853 million views on YouTube and over 200 million streams on Spotify.
Vives kicks off his US tour this Saturday, April 15 at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, followed by a stop at the Rosemont Theatre in Chicago on Sunday, April 16 (see full list of tour dates below). Vives recently released “Al Filo de tu Amor”, the second single from his highly anticipated forthcoming album “Vives”, which is slated for a fall release.
Kate Crash Shares “Blacked Out The World” Video On All Things Go
All Things Go has shared Kate Crash’s newest single/video “Blacked Out The World”. It follows her previous track/video “How We Play The Game” which premiered on Impose. Both tracks will be featured on “To You Never Again’, which is out 6/16.
Kate Crash is a Los Angeles-based songwriter, producer, filmmaker, entertainer, writer and multimedia artist. In her teen years she made weird art, wrote poetry books, and played in punk and industrial bands. After graduating from Cal Arts, she moved to Tokyo where she performed her music in surreal street shows and made avant garde films.
New WebsterX vid
First generation Ethiopian artist / rapper WebsterX dropped his debut project Daymares in March and here’s a video from it. Directed by Damien Blue & Cody LaPlant, “Blue Streak” (prod. Four Giants) shows Web rapping on top of swerving auto-mobiles. Check the video and full project below.
http://www.papermag.com/premiere-watch-websterx-risk-life-and-limb-in-new-video-for-blue-strea-2354139377.html
Collie Buddz New Single ‘Good Life’ Lyric Video Out Now!
Collie Buddz is proud to announce the release of his new album, Good Life, to be released on May 19, 2017 on his own Harper Digital label. The lead single of the same name is premiering over at Mass Appeal, and is produced by hitmaker Supa Dups. The highly anticpated release is his first album since 2007, when his self-titled album made him a household name.
No Small Children Releases New Single “RADIO”
Fans will have the opportunity to see No Small Children’s Lisa Pimentel (guitar and vocals), Joanie Pimentel (bass and vocals), and Nicola Berlinsky (drums) on tour performing live with their powerful music including their new song “RADIO.”
Souvenir Driver Share “Sunsets” Video Via Atwood Magazine
Today, Portland-based shoegaze / bliss pop band, Souvenir Driver, debut new video “Sunsets.” Atwood Magazine has premiered the video, describing it as “full of warmth and bliss.” The video was directed and written by Jake Lyon, whose gaffing credits include “I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore” (Netflix) and stars Paul Cowsill (of The Cowsills). The song is from Souvenir Driver’s new LP, which is due out April 14th via High School Records. You can pre-order the new album here on Bandcamp.
Turncoat New Music Video “American Dream”
Last week, hardcore band, Turncoat released their new “American Dream” music video, along with announcing their upcoming tour with Bungler.
ALPHAMAMA – Releases Brand New Clip – ‘Stranger In Asia’
Australian Hip Hop artist ALPHAMAMA has today dropped the brand new clip for her latest single ‘Stranger In Asia’! After the recent Women’s March events all around the world, ‘Stranger In Asia’ is a story of a cosmic creatress and an ode to the uprising of the divine feminine.
“Ceekay Jones has channeled his wild raucous side into a more wholesome display of raw singer songwriting projections, which own a distinctive edge as well as being heart-fully soulful. His unique creative tapestry leads him to be a true gleaming gem of an artist who has achieved an incredible amount over the years, ranging from international touring during his hardcore days with NY Hardcore band Skarhead to hitting the stage at the biggest music award show in Australia (The Aria Awards) with Bliss N Eso to perform their hit single My Life. His distinctive style and manner has already carried him far”
Words by Chloe Rose Eaton for NoiseCannon.com
SKALLBANK: NEW VIDEO RELEASED
Swedish rock n’ rollers Skallbank have published a new video for the track “Grav Efter Grav”, which is taken off from the band’s latest release “Skallbank: The Singles”, released on January 2nd via Big Balls Productions.
Skallbank are promoting a total of 5 singles that have been released since their formation in 2014 until now. Presenting an unique blend of classic rock with scream vocals, these ambassadors of the legendary Orange Amplifiers were featured on Metal Sucks’ “Unsigned And Unholy” column, where the band was praised for their riffs and tune.
PIPSY RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE & UNVEILS VIDEO FOR ‘WHY CAN’T I GET WHAT I WANT, FOR ONCE?’
PIPSY announces their highly anticipated debut single and video ‘Why Can’t I Get What I Want, For Once?’ is released today via Melbourne (AUS) label Warhammer Kid.
Originally from Dunedin (NZ), PIPSY is the latest project by Melbourne based artist and producer Paul Pouwels. Named after the local nickname for the Dunedin New Zealand native, PIPSY follows up Paul’s work with critically acclaimed jangle-pop bands Males and blues-luchadors Julian Temple Band. Pouwels steps out from behind the drum kit as a frontman for the new band – offering up visceral, upbeat punk songs, with a soft and gooey pop-caramel core, written during his years as a sideman for other bands in the Dunedin music scene.
2017’s Best Places to Celebrate Easter + Easter Facts & Stats Infographic
With Easter Sunday around the corner and roughly 80 percent of all Americans expected to observe the holiday in some way, the personal-finance website WalletHub took a close look at 2017’s Best Places to Celebrate Easter to go along with its Easter Facts & Stats infographic.
To find out which cities promise the most egg-citing time on April 16, WalletHub’s number crunchers compared the 100 largest cities across 11 key metrics, ranging from Easter egg-hunt events per capita to Easter weather forecast.
Refugee Turned Pop Star
Prominent Iraqi Kurdish humanitarian and pop star, Dashni Morad, responds to President Trump’s travel ban on refugees and migrants in the most beautiful way.
She releases her debut UK single, the uplifting and inspirational ‘Love Wins’, on February 24th. An impassioned plea for support for refugees and migrants around the world, ‘Love Wins’ sends out a message that love can overcome hate, and unity can overcome division, at a time when the world really needs to hear it.
Discogs’ Top 25 Best Selling Hip Hop Records of 2016
Before that Kendrick record drops later this week, we’ve put together our Top 25 Best Selling Hip Hop Records of 2016!
It’s a great one with a lot of fantastic vinyl! Our tagging system is wholly submitted and edited by the Discogs community… so this is pulled with the word “hip hop” as a genre tag. You’ll be surprised who’s sitting at #1 for sure!
Camp Howard shares groovy title track “Juice” from their EP
Camp Howard emerged out of the high energy DIY scene in Richmond, VA. After playing shows nearly every night for months, they released their debut self-titled album- a product of their early acoustic bedroom songwriting projects, their first laid-back indie rock efforts as an established four-piece, and their heavier more aggressive punk influenced experiments. Since their debut release in 2016, the band has continued to write new material and tour with an emphasis on tight musicianship and honest self expression.
Camp Howard announce the Juice EP, share the title track — listen
NYC Hip Hop duo KILLIN H8 (Hila The Killa & Sir KN8) release “BODY HAIR”
NYC hip-hop duo Hila The Killa & Sir KN8 on their new joint project Killin H8. The debut single”Body Hair” promotes body positivity and not being afraid to be yourself. The video will be officially premiering at the Berlin Music Video Awards in May 2017 where it is up for 2 awards.
Canadian Music Week starts next week, so I thought you would be interested in the guitar gadget everyone will be talking about at the festival.
Inventor Chris Prendergast will showcase his innovative JamStack at the Startup Launch Pad. JamStack is the world’s first attachable amplifier that works with a smartphone to layer effects, record and share. Attaches in seconds with no modifications. Plus, the 10-watt speaker can be paired with Bluetooth to provide the best tone and volume for apartment living!
The String Cheese Incident’s BELIEVE Streaming in Full at AllMusic
The String Cheese Incident will release Believe this Friday on SCI Fidelity and AllMusic has the exclusive first listen, along with an extensive Q&A with bassist Keith Mosley. Believe is the first album to come out of the band’s recently-opened Sound Lab Studio and was produced by Talking Heads keyboardist Jerry Harrison. You can pre-order Believe at PledgeMusic and iTunes and hear the album in full below.
Indigo Girls announce first UK tour
Twenty years after they began releasing records as the Indigo Girls, Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have politely declined the opportunity to slow down with age. With a legacy of releases and countless U.S. and international tours behind them, the Indigo Girls have forged their own way in the music business. Selling over 14 million records, they are still going strong. Amy & Emily are the only duo with top 40 titles on the Billboard 200 in the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s and ’10s. They are now proud to announce they will be touring the UK this July including dates in Manchester, Bristol, and London as well as a main stage slot at the prestigious Cambridge Folk Festival on the 28th of July.
LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM AND CHRISTINE McVIE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
Longtime members of Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have joined together to record their first-ever album as a duo. Simply titled LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE McVIE, the 10-song album will be released by Atlantic Records this summer, followed by a run of special U.S. concerts. The first single “In My World” will be available this Friday, April 14, on all digital and streaming services.
The album will be available June 9 on CD, LP, and all digital and streaming services. The U.S. tour will begin on June 21st.
The collaboration began three years ago, when McVie rejoined Fleetwood Mac for the group’s “On With The Show” tour. The pair went in to record new material prior to rehearsals for the tour and their natural creative chemistry was reignited. According to Buckingham, “We were exploring a creative process, and the identity of the project took on a life organically. The body of work felt like it was meant to be a duet album. We acknowledged that to each other on many occasions, and said to ourselves, ‘what took us so long?!!’”
Hot Curl Premieres Single, “Silver” via IMPOSE
Hot Curl is an indie surf / psychedelic / garage rock band based out of Brooklyn, NY. It was formed at the start of 2015 and consisted of members from various projects that singer / guitarist Prescott Horn had been a part of. They have one release to date; their 2016, four-song EP titled ‘Beached’. This EP combines elements of low-fi indie rock and surf rock akin to bands on the Captured Tracks label such as DIIV, Beach Fossils and Wild Nothing. After playing a multitude of shows around Brooklyn and Manhattan they went back into the studio at Converse Rubber Tracks to record a follow up EP to ‘Beached’. This new EP finds them exploring more psychedelic and garage rock realms than it’s dream-pop oriented predecessor.
WIND ROSE: “THE WOLVES’ CALL” LYRIC VIDEO RELEASED
The folk/power metal band WIND ROSE just released a lyric video for the track “The Wolves’ Call” from their new album “Stonehymn”. The album will be released on May 26th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings.
Benny Cassette Premieres New Single And Lyric Video For “Sunrise Sunset” Today
World-renowned as an influential and in-demand GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer with credits as diverse as Kanye West, The Band Perry, John Legend, Miguel, and The All American Rejects, Benny Cassette continues to simultaneously evolve as an artist in his own right. Today, Cassette announces his debut single “Sunrise Sunset” from his anxiously awaited full-length debut album Broken Hearts And Dollar Signs, due out later this year.
Stonefield Shares “Changes” via The FADER
Australian band Stonefield, who just wrapped up a US tour with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, will release its new LP As Above So Below this Friday, April 14th via Rebel Union Recordings/Mushroom. For a taste of the album, you can stream lead single “Changes” — which The FADER calls “earthy, assertive and confrontational.”
KELLY ROWLAND Releases Debut Book “WHOA, BABY!” TODAY
Today, multi-talented recording artist, actress, and executive producer Kelly Rowland officially adds “author” to her long list of accomplishments with the release of her debut book, Whoa, Baby!: A Guide for New Moms Who Feel Overwhelmed and Freaked Out (And Wonder What the #*@& Just Happened). The book is co-authored by her personal OB-GYN Dr. Tristan Emily Bickman and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. “Whoa, Baby!” is available via all good bookstores and online stores including Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Powells.com, and others. To celebrate the release, Kelly will be at Barnes & Nobles (97 Warren St, Tribeca) tonight at 6:00PM ET, for an author discussion and book signing.
“Dr. Bickman and I wanted to create an answer to what to expect after childbirth. No one told me what to expect physically, emotionally, or mentally,” Kelly explains. “The purpose of Whoa, Baby! is to comfort the mother and give her knowledge of what’s going on with her. We cover everything!”
Saint Etienne Premiere “Magpie Eyes” on Stereogum
Saint Etienne have announced details of Magpie Eyes, the first single to be taken from their forthcoming album, Home Counties, released on Heavenly Recordings on Friday 2nd June.
Talking about the track, Pete Wiggs of Saint Etienne said:
The title was inspired by a book about Creation records ‘my Magpie Eyes are hungry for the prize’ which in turn was taken from ‘Up The Hill Down The Slope’ by The Loft. I often find myself being so deep in thought that I’m not really listening to what my children are saying to me and I extrapolated guilty feelings over that into the story of someone who for a combination of personal ambition and commuter journey time ends up missing out on his kids growing up and not really knowing them or the ‘Herberts’ they might be hanging out with.”
The third track to be released from FLOOR SIXX — a brand new music platform— comes courtesy of South London MC, Drifter and producer-on-the-rise, Mistakay.
Swiss Stoner/Punk/Rock heroes Papertank shared their “Virus”
Swiss/French stoner/punk/rock power-trio Papertank just inked a deal with the famous local label company Division Records (Closet Disco Queen, Impure Wilhelmina, Jonbar Hinge, Rorcal, Shovel, Unfold…) in order to release its debut full-length album coming out on May 2017 for physical & Digital.
Somewhere between garage vibes; punk, stoner and “minimalist-rock”, the band already shared a first audio/video recording a few months ago with the song “Virus” still available on YouTube before ton launch more tunes to come very soon…
RITUAL Release Live Music Video Series Filmed in Hamilton, ON
RITUAL filmed 4 new music videos live off the floor at Baltimore House in Hamilton, Ontario Canada recently and we launched the series at the Bullet Tooth YouTube channel. Check out the songs “Ripe”, “White Blooded”, “Freak” (Silverchair Cover), and “Pisces” created by Southern Souls and directed by Mitch Fillion.
Brendon Urie to Make Broadway Debut in Kinky Boots This Summer
Producers Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig announced today that Grammy Award-nominated Panic! At the Disco front man Brendon Urie will make his Broadway debut as ‘Charlie Price’ in Kinky Boots, beginning Friday, May 26 through August 6, 2017 at The Hirschfeld Theatre. Urie succeeds Killian Donnellyin the hit musical, which just celebrated its 4-year anniversary on Broadway. He joins a cast that includes J. Harrison Ghee as ‘Lola,’ and Taylor Louderman as ‘Lauren.’
“I’m thrilled to be making my Broadway debut with this fantastic company,” Urie said. “I’m a huge fan of Kinky Boots and musical theatre, and am honored to be joining the cast.”
CAT releases powerful new single ‘Weapon of War’
CAT (aka Catherine Pierce of The Pierces) releases beautiful new single ‘Weapon of War’ on April 7th. An incredibly powerful track, about Cat’s personal experiences in a previous abusive relationship, delivered in her stunning, inimitable style and produced by Jason Lader (Frank Ocean, James Blake, Andre 3000) and Leggy Langdon (Banks, Mr. Little Jeans, Alex Vargas).
Speaking about the new single Cat explains “Weapon of War is about leaving an abusive relationship and learning to trust someone new after going through that trauma. There’s a certain shame that comes on after abuse. People wonder if it’s their fault or if they are worthy of love. It’s about the beauty that can happen in the healing of the pain.”
NEEDLE POINTS Announce Yin Yang Eyes Spring Tour!
After returning from the successes of their previous tour with mewithoutyou, downtime is the last thing on the minds of psych-boogie outfit, Needle Points as they announce their upcoming Digital Tour Bus sponsored excursion in support of their LP titled Feel Young. For this latest effort the group employed the refined ears and groovy expertise of Dr. Dog guitarist and vocalist Scott McMicken, who’s tasteful touch and influence shines through on every track. McMicken, who undoubtedly knows a thing or two about what it means to be ‘vibey’ candidly referred to the Philly five piece as the “vibey-est band ever”, a compliment that is not to be taken lightly. The alluring psychedelic album art for Feel Young is the perfect visual representation of the bands bright and blissful sonic offerings as well as the group’s overall hippy-chic aesthetic. Adorned in leopard print, dangling amulets, and tassels for-days, Needle Points are prepared to hit the open road and cast their spell upon all those who share the belief that rock and roll is alive and well, and that music is a dish best served with cold beer, wide smiles and rad f%$&ing haircuts.
Centerpiece stream single “Graffiti”
New Noise Magazine is premiering the first single from Omaha, Nebraska’s Centerpiece. “Graffiti” is taken from the upcoming self titled EP (May 5th).
KIDZ BOP Kids to Rock LEGOLAND Florida Resort April 28-30
KIDZ BOP fans, get ready for the best news ever! The No. 1 music brand for kids will deliver three days of high-energy fun during KIDZ BOP Weekend April 28-30 at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, an inaugural event exclusive to the multi-day vacation destination #BuiltForKids.
The KIDZ BOP Kids will kick off their 2017 Best Time Ever tour with two live concerts daily at the newly-renamed KIDZ BOP Stadium, an outdoor venue within the LEGOLAND theme park on the shore of Lake Eloise. The family-friendly shows will include songs from their latest album, “KIDZ BOP 34,” and other favorite pop hits that will get kids and parents dancing along. Meet-and-greet opportunities* with The KIDZ BOP Kids – Ahnya, Cooper, Freddy, Isaiah, Julianna and Sierra – will follow each concert.
All activities during KIDZ BOP Weekend, including the concerts and meet-and-greets*, are included with all forms of park admission. No extra ticket required!
Outlaw Music Festival Tour
Willie Nelson and Blackbird Presents are thrilled to announce the initial lineup for the 2017 summer “Outlaw Music Festival Tour.” This once-in-a-lifetime lineup includes Willie Nelson & Family, Bob Dylan and His Band, The Avett Brothers, Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Margo Price, Hayes Carll, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, and more to be announced in the coming weeks. (Artists performing in various cities, please refer to the specific market lineups listed below for more information.)
The first leg of these unprecedented concert events will play in six cities, beginning in New Orleans, LA, on July 1, 2017 and ending on July 16, 2017 in Syracuse, NY. Artists performing on each date are listed below. In addition, each date will feature a range of festival attractions including local cuisine, craft beers, and crafts by local artisans to provide music fans in each city with an unforgettable concert experience.
HIGHER POWER: Revolver Magazine Premieres “Hole”
Revolver Magazine is now exclusively streaming “Hole,” the new single from Leeds, UK-based HIGHER POWER, and the band’s impending debut LP, Soul Structure. The album is set for release on May 19th via Flatspot Records with Venn Records handling the UK pressing.
New Music Video From Jermaine Hardsoul ft. Tracey Lee
If you translate the Jermaine Hardsoul sound into a musical equation it would be: traditional soulful melodies + instrumentation + muscular hip-hop beats + writing = sonic activism. Many artists, including Musiq (SoulChild), Carl Thomas, Eric Roberson and Jagged Edge, have worked with Hardsoul to create original compositions that push the boundaries of traditional R&B and progressive urban music.
Shiny Wet Machine “Euphoria”
Euphoria” is a track about the insuppressible pull towards hedonism and how the desire to pursue this visceral, carnal urge is, in reality, unquenchable and increasingly consuming. In short, the further down the rabbit hole you get, the more you need to push forward; always harder, always deeper, always faster. Sonically the track captures that feeling perfectly. As Pop Matters points out in the premiere, the track’s “short, fierce bursts of energy” are “undeniably appealing”.
Two Islands – ‘Heaven’
Amongst featuring on blogs in America, gaining support from playlists internationally, and having radio play in Peru, Two Islands’ debut track is now sitting in Amazing Radio’s top 40.
El Michels Affair’s RETURN TO THE 37th CHAMBER streaming in full
Return To The 37th Chamber from El Michels Affair is out this Friday, April 14 on Big Crown Records and the album is the highly anticipated follow up to 2009’s underground cult classic Enter the 37th Chamber. Producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels (The Arcs, Menahan Street Band, Lee Fields, The Shacks) recorded the album completely analog, sometimes hitting six generations of tape before it was ready for mixing, giving the Return to The 37th Chamber it’s own hazy sound. Adding to the unique fidelity, the record is laced with psychedelic flourishes, “John Carpenter” synths, heavy metal guitars, triumphant horns, and traditional Chinese instruments that make up for the lack of the Wu’s superlative vocals.
Watch Rubblebucket’s sci-fi “If U C My Enemies”
Rubblebucket, the wild, Brooklyn, NY-based indie-sweat-pop band, released a new collection of songs earlier this year. Entitled If U C My Enemies, the four song EP kicks off with the high-spirited “Donna,” chock full of booming brass and a dance-worthy beat. Title track single “If U C My Enemies” dons an insatiable off-kilter tempo that begs repeat listens and the electronic “Not Cut Out For This” keeps the party going.
GORILLAZ: LAUNCH MIXED REALITY APP
In the run up to the release of their highly anticipated new album Humanz, this week also sees Gorillaz launch a mixed reality app, allowing fans a glimpse inside the weird and wonderful universe of The World’s Most Successful Virtual Band for the very first time.
Pushing the boundaries of technology, the Gorillaz App will allow fans to immerse themselves in the world of Gorillaz and join Murdoc, 2D, Russel and Noodle at home in the Gorillaz House.
The Black Angels share new track “Half Believing”
The Black Angels have shared new track Half Believing, the scorched-earth centerpiece off their upcoming LP Death Song, out April 21st on Partisan Records.
HotKid single ‘Caught In The Light’
The band’s thoughts on the song:
“Caught In The Light” is about that feeling of escape you get from watching your favourite old movie, or when your upfront at a concert. It’s about that longing to be taken outside of yourself, out of the everyday. It also recognizes how we all exist in-between those moments of escape.
Peaking Lights announce new LP ‘The Fifth State Of Consciousness’
Peaking Lights’ fifth studio album, “The Fifth State Of Consciousness”, is a 12-track, double LP produced in the band’s Dreamfuzz studio over the course of the last two years.
Following 2014’s Cosmic Logic LP on Weird World, it marks both a departure from the new and a return to the old, with a whole new twist on the psychedelic dub-pop they’ve become revered for, a listening experience of otherworldly sounds. Through all its peaks and valleys, the larger arc of themes within “The Fifth State Of Consciousness” surround dreams, strength, a loss of innocence, and seeking an enlightened state of being after overcoming life’s trials and tribulations.
BASEMENT PREMIERE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “PROMISE EVERYTHING”
Fueled By Ramen group Basement have premiered their official music video for “Promise Everything.” The video debuted today via CLRVYNT, who also sat down with the band for an in-depth interview to discuss old tunes, their new label and working on new music.
JESSIE REYEZ ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP
Toronto-based singer and songwriter Jessie Reyez has announced her debut EP, Kiddo, will arrive to much anticipation on April 21. Reyez first broke out in late summer 2016 with “Figures”, a gorgeous stripped-back hymn featuring Reyez floating melodically above an acoustic guitar, and an emotional video that premiered on The FADER. The track quickly exploded online and thrust Reyez into the spotlight as a much buzzed about artist to watch. In early 2017, she released her second track “Shutter Island”, with a fear-inducing video that premiered on Pigeons & Planes. Combined, both singles have surpassed 15M streams worldwide, both as independent releases. They’ve also earned Reyez fans like Zane Lowe and Elton John, both of whom have supported Reyez on Beats 1 Radio. Reyez’s forthcoming EP, Kiddo promises to delve deeper into her personal experiences while remaining unrestrained by conventional boundaries of a single genre or sound.
Velvo & Zayy Drop “Sober” ft. Nico Blue on New Noise
In a terrific New Noise debut, surging producers Velvo and Zayy bring the feels with the dark, future soul ballad “Sober (feat. Nico Blue).”
TIGERS JAW DEBUT NEW TRACK “JUNE”
TIGERS JAW has debuted a new track titled, “June,” from their anticipated new LP spin, which will be released May 19th on Black Cement Records (album art / track listing attached). “June” is streaming now via NYLON who state, “With comforting, nostalgic pop punk elements driving the song forward, Collins sings of her real-life BFF June, someone Collins considers ‘to be more like my sister than a best friend.'”
Denai Moore – “Trickle” Official Video
You might remember Jamaica-born, Stratford-raised Denai Moore from that time she lent her beautiful harmonies to SBTRKT’s “The Light” back in 2014. Or maybe you recall when, the following year, she put out her debut album, Elsewhere, a deeply emotional record that critics loved, declaring it “soaked in sadness.” Fast forward to today, and we’re thrilled to share the first video from Denai’s second album! The record, produced by Steph Marziano, is due in the coming months via Because — the label she shares with the likes of Christine & the Queens.
Sleep Party People Shares “The Missing Steps” Video On Cool Hunting
Sleep Party People are sharing the video for new single ‘The Missing Steps’, the first track to emerge from new album Lingering, due out June 2 2017 through Joyful Noise Recordings. Written, recorded, produced and performed entirely by Danish multi-instrumentalist Brian Batz, Lingering – featuring collaborations with The Antlers’ Peter Silberman & Air vocalist Beth Hirsch – is Sleep Party People’s fourth studio album, and the first release since 2014’s Floating. Watch the new video for ‘The Missing Steps’ here.
New KAMI vid + debut project coming 4/28
Check out the video for “Scene Girl” (prod by Knox Fortune) off Chicago artist KAMI’s debut project Just Like The Movies due out April 28th. The video, directed by Andre Muir and taken in just 3 shots, follows in the tradition of his first video “Home Movies” with movie like aesthetics and premise.
Drew McDowall (ex-Coil, Psychic TV) announces ‘Unnatural Channel’ LP for Dais
After the long overdue release of Drew McDowall’s debut solo album Collapse in 2015, the experimental music underground saw McDowall as an arrival of an artist that was always here, hiding in plain sight. He was quietly in the background, pulling the levers on some of the most influential recordings in electronic music and with shifting his focus from the role as band member of such legendary acts as Coil & Psychic TV along with his recent collaborative efforts alongside Tres Warren (of Psychic Ills) in Compound Eye, McDowall came to finally identity as a singular artist and figurehead to a movement that has vitally required his presence.
The Great Enough Share Hard-Hitting Single “Can You Relate?”
Today, The Great Enough share their anthemic, hard-hitting debut single, “Can You Relate?” Check out their premiere on Pure Volume! “Can You Relate?” explores the world through the lens of shared experiences, reminding us that we are all far more alike than we are different. The ringing refrain of “Pray for better days” is a reminder that there is nothing more audacious or more rock and roll than hope.
Sixo shares nostalgic, Terminator-inspired “John Connor” video
For years Scotty Trimble, the former professional motocross racer and indie rap producer better known as Sixo, has questioned the validity of free will and believed that every outcome has a likelihood of occurring or not occurring. Can our actions truly be considered under our control when existing within a limited amount of variables? Are perceptions of free will merely illusion? With those lingering concepts and a head full of ’60s and ’70s psychedelic rock, Sixo entered his home studio and began crafting ‘The Odds of Free Will’, his third full-length record.
Hot Curl Premieres Single, “Silver” via IMPOSE
Hot Curl is an indie surf / psychedelic / garage rock band based out of Brooklyn, NY. It was formed at the start of 2015 and consisted of members from various projects that singer / guitarist Prescott Horn had been a part of. They have one release to date; their 2016, four-song EP titled ‘Beached’. This EP combines elements of low-fi indie rock and surf rock akin to bands on the Captured Tracks label such as DIIV, Beach Fossils and Wild Nothing. After playing a multitude of shows around Brooklyn and Manhattan they went back into the studio at Converse Rubber Tracks to record a follow up EP to ‘Beached’. This new EP finds them exploring more psychedelic and garage rock realms than it’s dream-pop oriented predecessor.
Jamie Jones Presents Paradise in the Park
Jamie Jones has announced he will be bringing his iconic Paradise event to Los Angeles for the first time. Paradise in the Park, will take place on Saturday May 13, 2017 at Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles, a beautiful outdoor space that has never been used for this kind of event in its history.
As Paradise heads into its 6th summer at the legendary Ibiza club DC-10, the vibrant and musically forward thinking party has grown immensely, spreading its eclectic influence all over the world to become one of they biggest brands in underground dance.
Sloan Peterson Shares Video For Debut Single “105”
Sloan Peterson – the new project from Sydney, Australia-based songwriter Joe Jackson – has released the music video for her debut single, “105.” The video, made in collaboration with The Strand Arcade, is the first video to be shot in the historic Sydney building since David Bowie’s music video for “Let’s Dance.” Watch the Pete Moore-directed clip, which features Jackson as well as a cast of alumni dancers from the Australian Ballet School and Sydney Dance Company, now here:
Mes Alfie premieres heartfelt video on PureVolume
Recently, Rome-based melancholic singer songwriter, Mes Alfie, premiered his new single on PureVolume who noted, “‘Must See New York’ is a heartfelt tribute to the city from the perspective of a tourist post-9/11.”
Mes Alfie rose the heights of success within the Italian music scene but had to strip everything back to basics to broaden his reach.
Memoryy Single “Damn Fine Predicament”
The album is ‘SKELETONS’ from Memoryy, the electro-pop project of Shaun Hettinger. He’s fresh off a great 2016, writing the new Netflix ‘Chelsea Handler’ theme song (which is returning for season two next month) and making a big name as a remixer — his official turns for Body Language, Bridgit Mendler, and Paperwhite, as well as two original tracks, all contributed to 12 chart-scaling hits on Hype Machine in 2016.
Sarantos “First 5 Seconds” Video
“For this music video I thought the story should center on love as seen through the eager eyes of a child, the hopeful eyes of a teenager and the mature eyes of an older adult. But think about it. Does love really change as we age or is that just an urban myth? Isn’t love always love? After all, love knows no real boundary. Doesn’t it just depend on our personality as opposed to being a preset based on age?
To be human is to have felt love in some way and at some point in life. Love can take many forms. Love doesn’t care about age, gender or race. Depending on age though, love might be fueled by raging hormones or offer peaceful introspection and acceptance. Maybe it does but maybe it doesn’t! Love is different for everyone but ultimately it’s still love.” Sarantos
Souvenir Driver Stream New Album Via Consequence Of Sound
Portland-based shoegaze band Souvenir Driver are now streaming their new self-titled LP via Consequence of Sound. “This isn’t the head-down sullenness shoegaze usually elicits,” CoS says of the album, “each track has a tangible streak of warmth shining on through the haze.” Souvenir Driver’s new LP is out April 14th via High School Records.
Portland’s Souvenir Driver share their new self-titled album: Stream
ew Music Video Release: BARS & NOBLE featuring 6 mc’s
Los Angeles hip hop group releases their brand new video for the “Bars & Noble” the video and song feature TrekLife, Roc C, Blame One and LMNO of The Visionaries.
The song is included on Zoolay’s latest “Undeniable” album as a bonus track. The song was produced by Dibia$e, who produced a majority of the album, and the video was directed by Brian Lynch
A R I Z O N A UNVEIL NEW SINGLE “ELECTRIC TOUCH” WITH EMOTIONAL TRUE-LIFE MUSIC VIDEO
Atlantic Records and Artist Publishing Group (APG) have officially announced the eagerly awaited debut album from A R I Z O N A. “GALLERY” will arrive at last on Friday, May 19th. “GALLERY” is available for pre-order beginning today at all DSPs, with all orders accompanied by an instant grat download of the just unveiled new single, “Electric Touch.”
Stages & Stereos are Back with a New Single, “Julia Gulia”
Over the last decade Stages & Stereos has evolved in progressive, yet predictable fashion. Since emerging in 2007 the band has produced melodic driving mid tempo pop/rock music while developing an honest, loyal, and genuine fan base. The band released their debut EP Anchorless in 2012 which toped the iTunes Alternative Chart at #45 and successfully embarked on their first headlining tour. Continuing in 2013, the band launch an infectious EP entitled Small Town Favorites, produced by Zack Odom and Kenneth Mount which debuted in the top 100 iTunes charts and landed a spot on The Glamour Kills tour alongside Mayday Parade, Cartel, and Man Overboard. Continuing to push the EP, the band was awarded a top contender by Alternative Press in their 100 Bands You Need to Know in 2014 issue and continued to tour with acts such as Set It Off, Our Last Night, Heartest, Go Radio, and Vanna before separating for some time.
Sometimes the only way to get ahead is to stop following the leader, and start running your own race. Coast Modern flies out of the pack with a refreshingly uninhibited sound for disenchanted dreamers everywhere. Building on an admiration for the spirit of misfit alternative bands and the fearless ethos of modern hip hop, the duo creates alternative pop with a wink that aims to push the genre into the future.
