LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE EARNS ITS SECOND WEBBY AWARD
Born on the Internet in 2007 as a “light bulb moment” for creator Daryl Hall, Live from Daryl’s House has earned its second Webby in the Music (Channels and Networks) category as the People’s Voice Winner out of more than 13,000 entries from 70 countries and more than 50 states. The award for the show will be presented at the 21st Annual Webby Awards, set to take place May 15, hosted by Joel McHale at the Cipriani Wall Street in New York City and streamed on YouTube. Winners will be restricted to five-word acceptance speeches. The Webby Awards is the leading international honor for excellence on the Internet, what Vanity Fair calls, “The Pulitzer Prize of the Internet.” This is the second Webby Award for Live from Daryl’s House, which took home similar People’s Voice honors at the 14th Annual Webby Awards in 2010.
Executive producers for the show include Hall along with Daryl Hall and John Oates manager Jonathan Wolfson of Wolfson Entertainment.
IIVII: Intergalactic Solo Project Spearheaded By Josh Graham
IIVII (pronounced ivy) is the enigmatic intergalactic solo project spearheaded by visual artist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Josh Graham. Focusing on sonically engulfing and moody soundscapes, layered with a science-fiction edge, IIVII transcends genre confines exploring elements of drone, classical, ambient, electronica, and vaporwave. As a founding member of Red Sparowes, Battle Of Mice, and A Storm Of Light, IIVII has allowed Graham to strip away the bombast and distorted guitars, and channel the intensity and dread through subtle orchestration and manipulation of dense sonic atmospheres.
CRYPT ROT: No Clean Singing Streaming Embryonic Devils By Death Cult
As Southern Lord prepares to release the Embryonic Devils debut LP by Ohio black/death metal sect CRYPT ROT this Friday, the entire album has been unleashed upon the public through an early stream at No Clean Singing.
Formed in 2016 by a crew of scene veterans including several current/former members of Homewrecker, CRYPT ROT enlisted Bill Korecky at the Mars Compound (Integrity, Ringworm, Homewrecker) for the recording of Embryonic Devils, the resulting anthems delivering a crushing a high-gain sound that will grab listeners with its ferocity.
LEYYA – New Single “Zoo”
After releasing their debut album “Spanish Disco”, LEYYA seem to ride on a wave of success. Touring through Europe, playing the big festival stages and their hit “Superego” coming out of radios, TVs or movies. Their following release “Butter” proves, that the Duo doesn’t rely on well-established methods, but reinvent their sound to create a new one.
First Hate Shares “The One” Video Via Stereogum
Today, Danish duo First Hate shares a video for new single “The One” via Stereogum, who describe the video as “simple but striking.” The track is from their forthcoming new LP A Prayer For The Unemployed, out May 12th on Copenhagen-based label Escho Records. “This is a song for all the lovers who weren’t supposed to be together after all,” the duo explain, “And for all the people waiting to find the right one. Patience is not only about being able to wait it’s also about how you behave while you wait, Life is not always about keeping your promises, it’s about following your heart.”
Sky Chefs Share “Poltergeist” Track via AXS
Sky Chefs have shared their new track “Poltergeist'” via AXS. The band’s Dale Nicholls explains the song is about “toxic relationships and self-destruction cycles. Framed in a spooky groove, with lots of fun percussion. This was the first tune we tracked for the record. Once we got a take, we drenched everything in reverb and went out for shawarma.” The track is from Sky Chefs’ forthcoming new album Ghosts & Goblins, out now.
Somewhere in L.A. there’s a cluttered garage studio lovingly dubbed the Whack Ark. Inside, surrounded by wobbly tape machines, Craigslist castoffs, and an old iMac named Gozer, Dale Nicholls writes and records as Sky Chefs.
SEVDALIZA’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘ISON’ OUT TODAY
One of the most innovative artists in recent years, Iranian-born Dutch artist Sevdaliza released her highly anticipated debut album ISON today via her own independent label, Twisted Elegance. Featuring over an hour’s worth of music, the stunning project is a culmination of deep spiritual awakenings and raw life experiences from the past 5 years. It was meticulously curated and entirely written by Sevdaliza and composed, produced, mixed and mastered by Mucky in collaboration with Sevdaliza. This remarkable project showcases her unparalleled ability to challenge social norms and push the artistic boundaries all while staying true to her intricate audiovisual art form and visceral sound.
Sufjan Stevens’ Asthmatic Kitty Records Signs Angelo De Augustine
Only 24 years old, De Augustine has been writing and recording music since he was 17. The Thousand Oaks, CA-born and based songwriter has self-released one album, 2014’s Spirals Of Silence, and one three-song EP, 2015’s How Past Begins, that have earned praise from outlets including The FADER, Stereogum (“…crystalline and otherworldly…matching warm guitar figures with chilling whispers”), Vogue (“The sonic equivalent of a cracked porcelain plate-broken, but beautiful in its ruin.”), My Old Kentucky Blog, and more.
Secret Shine premieres Video, “Dirty Game”
It’s always the people in between, the ones who straddle genres, that make the most exciting music. So even as Secret Shine—in their guitars, in their harmonies—echo the sound we call shoegaze, the drift we call dreampop. they bring a level of pop smarts to their music that few of their sonic contemporaries can touch.
Lady Wray Debuts “Underneath My Feet”
Lady Wray released her long-awaited comeback LP, Queen Alone at the end fo the last year on Big Crown Records and the Leon Michels and Tommy Brenneck produced album’s fresh spin on classic R&B and pop and soulful storytelling earned extensive critical acclaim. The accolades continue as Essence recently spoke to Nicole Wray about the album and premiered the new video for “Underneath My Feet”.
Destorm’s “Tsunami” will be this year’s global dancehall hit
As the summer creeps closer, hot days and nights call for sultry rhythms and irresistible beats. Such is the power of acclaimed influencer and producer Destorm and his latest single, “Tsunami.” Trending around the world with well over 10 million streams and counting, “Tsunami” is a sexy, moody dancehall-inspired weapon that’s just what you need to turn up in the club and lose yourself in the music. Get lost now with Destorm’s “Tsunami,” available on all digital platforms via Aftercluv.
Carry Illinois “Electric Charm”
There’s no way to know what’s next when you lose a loved one. The most important, but also most challenging, thing you can do is keep on living. For Austin by way of Illinois singer/songwriter Lizzy Lehman and her surviving band mates in lo-fi indie-pop quintet Carry Illinois, that also meant finding the will to write and record after original bassist John Winsor took his own life in March 2016. As Lizzy’s lyrics to future album closer “Goodnight” laid bare, she and everyone in Carry Illinois were grieving and left asking, “Why is it so hard to restart? Why is it so hard to put the parts back together?”
Old Sault ‘Sleeping with Danger’
Named as an ‘Artist to watch in 2016’ by triple j Unearthed, Old Sault, releases her first single for 2017 ‘Sleeping with Danger’ on Friday April 29, and also announces her much anticipated debut EP.
‘Sleeping with Danger’ portrays a dark and mysterious side to Old Sault. Combining an indie folk sound and heavy drum work with her hushed, understated vocals; emotive lyrics breathe real life in to the track.
Sketch Club – ‘Primal Calls and Graceless Falls’ EP + Video
With each member hailing from a different hometown, Sketch Club formed in Melbourne in 2009. Experimenting in the early stages, they quickly settled on a song writing method that works best for the indie rock outfit – 3 gentlemen playing music in a room together until something good happens.
JAW BONES Official Video Release ‘Ego Tripper’
Taken from the album Wrongs On A Right Turn | Sliptrick Records | 2017
Heavy Stoner rock band, Jaw Bones, drop their first video from the forthcoming album Wrongs On A Right Turn. Ego Tripper is a downright dirty, messed up groove which occasionally threatens to fall apart before gathering itself with some tasty harmonies and subtle chill out before kicking out in the powerful final segment. The video is fun, weird and fetishistic as we see the boss from hell finally get his nightmare comeuppance.
The Cheap Thrills have released a brand new video for ‘Tides’
Liverpool band, The Cheap Thrills, have now been written into folklore with their successive releases.
New single, ‘Tides’, from their EP, GLARE, that was released through Eighties Vinyl Records, follows the form they have become known for.
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Lille Mae To Release Debut Album “Forever & Then Some”
On her Third Man Records debut ‘Forever and Then Some’, Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lillie Mae weaves her extraordinary experience with myriad strains of Americana to create a breathtaking collection themed around romance and struggle, and solitude and adventure. The album receives its UK release on June 23rd.
Album highlights such as ‘Wash Me Clean’ and the plaintive ‘Over The Hill and Through The Woods’ stand out as snapshots of intimacies, encounters, and moments that matter, reverberating with earnest emotion and restless creative energy. Produced by Jack White III at Third Man Studio in Nashville, ‘Forever and Then Some’ affirms Lillie Mae as a remarkably gifted musical storyteller, a bright new star that’s been here all along.
Catherine McGrath releases new single & video ‘Just In Case’
Catherine McGrath is one of the hottest young talents of 2017 with her pop take on country capturing the hearts of fans across the UK and Ireland. As part of a wave of new releases from her forthcoming EP, she has just revealed a fun-filled mini video for brand new single ‘Just In Case’.
“Might not be the real thing, but it could be.. so you should probably kiss me, just in case”Made another one of these little videos! This is for my song 'Just In Case', I wrote this one in Nashville and it's one of my favourites ✨ You can listen to it here: wbr.ec/cm-justincase
Posted by Catherine McGrath on Wednesday, April 26, 2017
JEREMIH RETURNS: ‘I THINK OF YOU’ OFFICIAL VIDEO
Very excited to say that multi-platinum R&B superstar Jeremih is back with the brand new official video for huge summer R&B jam, ?I Think Of You?, featuring heavyweights Big Sean and Chris Brown.
The Daniel Cz-directed video sees all three go head-to-head on a hot summer’s day, trying to find love from the brownstone stoops of Brooklyn, New York. Viral Baton Rouge duo Nick and Dan also cameo, causing trouble for Jeremih mid-serenade.
Twin Wild release new single ‘Control’ April 26th
Twin Wild release their new single ?Control? on April 26th through Play It Again Sam. Produced by Adam Noble (Nothing But Thieves, Placebo, Deaf Havana), ?Control? is a rousing, anthemic indie rock track packed with gusto.
Oyster Kids Share “40 Nights” Video Via The 405
The 405 has shared the video for Oyster Kids recently released single “40 Nights”. The track originally debuted on All Things Go back in September and you can check it out here. When talking about the video the band states, “’40 Nights’ aims to explore the struggle with decay,” says the band. “We all try to control our life story, but illness and death brings us back down to earth. ’40 Nights’ would like to share both the beauty and tragedy of life’s impermanence.”
ANTONIO RAMSEY Releases His Anticipated New Single “ALL NIGHT LONG”
Antonio is preparing to hit the road on a promotional tour in support of the single and stops will include; New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Chicago, just to name a few. Antonio’s forthcoming debut EP will be released later this Fall.
Kidsmoke Stream Infectious New Single ‘And Mine Alone’
‘And Mine Alone’ is the new favourite summer tune you weren’t expecting. The latest indie-pop nugget from Wrexham’s Kidsmoke swirls with an upbeat sensibility, leading you through laid back verses into charging choruses and back out the other side feeling like you’ve had a pretty nice time.
The second track taken from their new EP out next month, the band’s sound sees them draw influences from all over the place – a bit of The Smiths here, some 60’s West Coast vibes there – not to mention their penchant for vocal harmonies which gives ‘And Mine Alone’ lush overtones in a track already bursting with colour.
MATTHEW AND ME stream brand new track ‘Every Day’
Out this Friday through Beatnik Records, the South Devon duo have been all over BBC Radio1, BBC 6Music, played Glastonbury Festival, Field Day, Blissfields, as well as helping to run and curate the Sea Change Festival. This new track ‘Every Day’ is a real gem and we’d love to hear what you think!
Amber Arcades Shares Video For “Can’t Say That We Tried”
Today, ahead of the forthcoming release of her Cannonball EP (Out 6/2 on Heavenly Recordings) , Dutch musician Amber Arcades is pleased to share the dreamy video for track “Can’t Say That We Tried” on Gold Flake Paint.
Meg Mac announces US tour new single, “Low Blows”
Fresh off the release of her keenly anticipated new single ‘Low Blows’ and announcement of her forthcoming debut album, Australian artist MEG MAC is pleased to announce that she will be returning to the United States this summer to tour.
Kicking off in New York City at iconic venue, Bowery Ballroom, the headlining tour will see the Melbourne based artist tour through major markets like Chicago, make an appearance at Firefly Festival and close out in Los Angeles.
Roger Street Friedman’s “Shoot The Moon” to be released on vinyl
Shoot The Moon, Roger Street Friedman’s album (which was originally released by The Playroom Records in CD and digital formats in January 2017), will see a vinyl format release on May 5, 2017. Shoot The Moon, co-produced by the artist and Felix McTeigue (co-writer of Florida Georgia Line’s #1 hit “Anything Goes” and Americana chart topper and Grammy-nominated “Wreck You” by Lori McKenna), is the result of a concerted woodshedding effort following Friedman’s debut album, 2014’s critically lauded The Waiting Sky. Shoot The Moon is currently at #8 on the Roots Music Report Americana Country Album Chart.
Friedman, now 54, lives in a small Long Island town and re-started his career in music in 2010 following the loss of his parents and the birth of his daughter. He told USA Today, “It’s never too late to make a change, to take your life in a direction that brings you joy and closer to realizing your dreams.” With Shoot The Moon, he’s making up for lost time in a very palpable way. “It was scary,” he says of his decision to make music his full-time pursuit, adding, “I had gotten to a point where, to be myself, I had to give music everything I had.”
South Carolina indie pop band Those Lavender Whales share cheery video for “I Love My Friends”
Today, the cheery new video for the band’s “I Love My Friends”, a song ‘littered with mixed up feelings of love, gratitude, fear, anxiety, and faithfulness’ according to Graves, premiered via PureVolume. My Bones Are Singing is out now on Graves’ label Fork & Spoon Records.
Kaleo Perform on The Late Late Show With James Corden
Icelandic rockers Kaleo visited the Late Late Show with James Corden last night to perform their single “No Good” off their critically acclaimed debut album A/B. Led by singer JJ Julius Son, Kaleo delivers a distinctive blend of bluesy alt rock with “otherworldly vocals.” (Rolling Stone). To watch Kaleo’s performance on the Late Late Show with James Corden click here.
Doldrums announces new album ‘E s c’
Today Montreal’s Doldrums announced its first new album in two years, E s c, set for release June 30th, 2017. Mixed by Matthew Otto (Majical Cloudz), E s c also features collaborations with Petra Glynt and Tobias Rochman of Peleda. The first single “Runner Up” from the album is out now on SoundCloud alongside a video directed by Damian Leb, of which Doldrums’ Airick Asher Woodhead explains, “We shot it in my apartment with one of my best friends. The idea was to show the skin out of context, as sort of alien. The way it turned out you don’t know whether it’s seductive or gross, I’m fascinated by stuff that walks that line.”
Bibio Announces New Release ‘Beyond Serious EP’ Out May 5
Musical polymath Bibio is releasing his second EP since last year’s album A Mineral Love. The EP showcases Bibio’s teenage influences and harks back to his inspirations from mid to late 90s French house. The EP touches upon these influences with summery upbeat rhythms and features the manipulated vocals of previous collaborator Olivier St. Louis.
NPR unveils the enchanting new single “Your Moon”
Rosie writes the kind of music that’ll stop you dead in your tracks, and she’s proven a deft hand at creating sublime tonal flourishes to compliment her vivid lyrics and enchanting voice, with this one being no exception. Her music tackles difficult themes that recount her personal struggles with anorexia, depression, sexual assault and more, which she pens with disarming honesty (you can read more about that here). She’s an important young songwriter that I think you would absolutely adore.
High-Fidelity Earplugs Becoming The Hearing Health Solution at Concerts
One of the hottest products trending on Amazon right now are high-fidelity earplugs. Earplug sales are booming, with ETY•Plugs® and ER20•XS® earplugs by Etymotic Research – products that protect with clarity rather than muffling the sound – leading the way. “People wearing high-fidelity earplugs at music events actually end up hearing loud music better than those who don’t,” says Rick Carlson, Etymotic’s Customer Service Supervisor.
At high levels, the human ear overloads and distorts, “smearing” the details in the music. By reducing sound into the range that the ear hears optimally, the ear can process it without distortion, and the listener hears the music more clearly. Many people dislike foam or other “industrial” style earplugs because they reduce high-pitch sounds more than low-pitch sounds, altering the fidelity of the music. ETY•Plugs® and ER20•XS® earplugs have a more balanced response, so sound quality remains essentially unchanged, just quieter.
Kenny George Band to Release New CD April 28th
The Kenny George Band define the very meaning of true road-tested warriors. They’ve earned their stripes the hard way, performing an average of 150 to 180 shows a year while bringing their music to newfound fans and followers one gig at a time.
With all that touring tucked safely beneath their belts, it’s little wonder that the band’s new album, Borrowed Trouble, offers a knowing look at life, longing and frayed relationships through the lens of real life encounters, particularly those experienced night after night from stages large and small. Produced, recorded and mixed by Shawn Guess, and due for release on 4/28/17 via the band’s own label, it contains songs infused with tattered circumstance and a trajectory borne by highways stretching mile after endless mile, far and wide, offering plenty of time in between to indulge in reflection and contemplation. The music is underscored by a drive and determination that makes it engaging and enlightening in equal measure — alternately melodic, measured, and even occasionally gritty. It’s a sound that resonates in ways both tender and tenacious, but always flush with honesty and conviction.
Simon On The Moon releases new single ‘What Am I To You?’
The one man boy band Simon On The Moon has released his new single ‘What Am I To You?’ Following the fruitful reception of his debut single ‘Hooked,’ earlier this year.
Blurring the lines between R&B, electronic pop and old-school funk, the Swedish breakthrough artist has focused his latest single on alluring vocals with a resonating past. Simon flaunts his production capabilities with a clean, fresh and modern approach. A haunting drone at the beginning of the track before breaking into a funk-fuelled chorus of drums, guitar and vocals demonstrates the singer-songwriter’s gifted talent.
Athena Hiotis and Nina Themelis Aim to Inspire with “Unbreakable: Our Story”
Athena Hiotis (RÊVE) has teamed up with Baltimore artist and childhood friend Nina Themelis to release their inspiring concept video, “Unbreakable:Our Story.” Originally premiered on Huffington Post, “Unbreakable:Our Story” features a diverse array of women’s empowering stories, from being proud to have gained weight to addiction victories to losing a spouse and fighting to change laws to protect others set to the Athena and Ian Kaine MacGregor written track, “Unbreakable.”
TILES Releases “The Disappearing Floor” Video
Detroit-based progressive rock quartet TILES has issued a new video for the track “The Disappearing Floor.” TILES’ first major conceptual video was crafted to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the release their magnum opus Pretending 2 Run — the two-disc concept album hailed worldwide as one of the top progressive rock releases of 2016, making many year-end “best of” lists – and sees release as the band is nominated for several local music awards.
The Japanese House Release New Song “Saw You In A Dream”
The Japanese House has returned with a stunning new single “Saw You In A Dream,” available today via Dirty Hit / Interscope Records. Earlier today the song premiered on Beats 1 World Record. Refined and beautifully layered, this is the first track to be taken from her forthcoming fourth EP out June 16, the follow up to 2016’s critically lauded Swim Against The Tide EP.
Kodie Shane Turns Up A House Party In The Video For “A Ok”
Ebullient rapper Kodie Shane has a ball at a packed out function in her new video for “A Ok.” Red cups accentuate the iridescent lighting in the party, while the Sailing Team’s self-aware MC subtly flexes with a wad of cash and enjoys the night with her friends. She’s lively but collected behind her black tinted shades as she flosses her long tresses and energizes the room.
Blaenavon “Lonely Side” video out now
Canvasback Music/Atlantic is excited to announce that Hampshire, England’s Blaenavon has announced their first North American tour dates, supporting Liverpool’s Circa Waves. The run begins June 3rd in Pittsburgh, PA and ends in Santa Ana, CA at The Observatory on June 19th.
New Noise Magazine Premiered Quin Galavis’ “Question”
New Noise Magazine is happy to be bringing forth “Question,” a single from the upcoming Quin Galavis release, Battery Line. The record will be released June 16th via Super Secret Records. “Question” has a thick chorus full of rich guitar chords, with Quin Galavis forging a memorable vocal performance. The lyrics twist around the thought of finding clarity and leaving a situation, “it’s time to walk away from here, things have never been so clear.” Quin Galavis utilizes a standard verse/chorus and repeat structure to the song, with the rhythm section keeping the song on a steady pace. As the track rides through the bridge and into the final chorus, there is a reflective tone to be found in the music, as if finding hope is not as far away as one might think.
Goapele Releases First Single, “Power”
Celebrated R&B soul singer, songwriter, producer, actress, activist, and designer Goapele is set to release her brand new independent Dreamseeker EP on May 19th, via EMPIRE / SKYBLAZE. Last week, she kicked off her Dreamseeker Tour, performing in Boston, New York, Washington D.C., and more. The full itinerary is included below.
Nef The Pharaoh – “Bling Blaow”
With his rubbery cadence, exuberant charisma, and extensive slang vocabulary, Nef The Pharaoh is a master at the art of flexing. Rapping circles around a fiery mob-style instrumental courtesy of The Two.Fifteens, Nef stunts on broke rappers on “Bling Blaow,” finding inventive new ways to demonstrate his superior shine: “Dipped in butta, all the hoes fed up/My neck is on ‘WOW!’/Your neck is on ‘shut up’/You the type a n*gga who afraid of the diamond tester/And I’m the type a n*gga who fucked your bitch out in a Tesla.” Premiered by The FADER, “Bling Blaow” boasts a ferocious guest appearance by Slimmy B of Bay Area collective SOB x RBE, the crew behind the viral hit “Anti,” whose perfectly complements Nef’s playful braggadocio with some menacing bars of his own: “Why yo bottom b*tch got a n*gga neck froze / diamonds changing colors like a gecko / Bling Blow make my chest froze / fake n*gga snake n*gga, fuck it let the tec blow.” “Bling Blaow” is from Nef’s upcoming The Chang Project, a 15-track effort releasing this Friday, April 28th.
Justin Symbol & The God Bombs Release Official Music Video
Electronic rock group Justin Symbol & The God Bombs has released the Official Music Video for the title single, “GODHEAD,” off of their upcoming second album due out Fall . An homage to 70s psychedelic/occult film makers such as Alejandro Jodorowsky and Kenneth Anger, “GODHEAD” was premiered on Metal Underground.
Niia / Kipp Stone remix for “Hurt You First”
Kipp Stone hopped on the remix for Niia’s “Hurt You First.” Produced by Robin Hannibal, the Cleveland MC steps in as the other voice in the relationship brining a little East Cleveland to Niia’s LA vibes. Check it below, Niia’s debut album, I, is due out next Friday May 5th.
Boston Ballet School Presents Next Generation Performance
Boston Ballet School presents its annual Next Generation performance. This year’s program includes the famous Peasant Pas de Deux in Giselle, a world premiere by Harvard Dance Director and choreographer Jill Johnson, Strut, George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht, Jaime Sierra’s Legión, and opens with Les Passages, which showcases all levels of the Pre-Professional Program in works created by BBS faculty members demonstrating the progression of training. The performance also features dancers from Boston Ballet II, Boston Ballet’s second company, and members of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. The one-night-only performance will take place on Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Boston Opera House.
“Next Generation showcases the future of the dance,” said Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen. “It is a wonderful opportunity for our community to support young talent. It provides a sneak peek at future Boston Ballet dancers.”
The Japanese House Releases New Song “Saw You In A Dream”
The Japanese House has returned with a stunning new single “Saw You In A Dream,” available today via Dirty Hit / Interscope Records. Earlier today the song premiered on Beats 1 World Record. Refined and beautifully layered, this is the first track to be taken from her forthcoming fourth EP out June 16, the follow up to 2016’s critically lauded Swim Against The Tide EP.
UBAHN FEST in Cincinnati Unveils 2017
AGAR and Nederlander Entertainment today announced details for the fourth annual Ubahn Fest set to take place this September 8 and 9 in downtown Cincinnati underground in the Riverfront Transit Center. Ubahn Fest will feature live performances over two days on two stages including performances by Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, Big Boi, Lacrae and many more that will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets, $99 for the early bird Two-Day Pass and $250 for the limited availability VIP Pass and are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 800-745-3000.
“UBAHN is so much more than a music festival that happens to be underground, “said Josh Heuser Founder AGAR and Ubahn. “It’s a true celebration of Music and artistic expression that plays out in a space as unique as the festival itself. In the tunnel, skateboarding demos, street art installations, music-inspired merchandise, light activations and two stages of carefully curated regional and national acts all combine in an amazing experience that reflects the diversity and passions of our audience. That’s what makes it so special and what keeps us coming back with new and different ways to please the crowd,” said Heuser.
LA Rock Band Halo Circus Releases New Music Video “Band Aid”
We’re pleased to present the official video for Halo Circus’ “Band Aid,” cowritten by Paul Williams and featured on the band’s upcoming EP, The East Lansing Sessions, out May 5.
Lead singer Allison Iraheta states, “This video was shot entirely in Taft, Calif., one of the 30 cities that brought us to their town last fall on our first-ever fully crowdfunded American tour. We wanted to capture our experience, both visually and emotionally. When we were driving through the country and staying in people’s homes, it was very clear to us that this is not a divided country. What we saw were good people dazed by hard times and towns struggling for the dignity of better days. We have no political agenda or affiliation. Our agenda is love.”
Psymon Spine “Yoana”
Psymon Spine is the kind of band that’s nearly impossible to pigeonhole… they draw influences from all over the spectrum, partnering fuzzy synths with distorted bass lines, lush vocal harmonies, and electronic beats juxtaposed against flowing string arrangements. Their constantly shifting sound is informed by the band’s varied musical backgrounds, which range from house music to punk, West African music, Tropicália, gamelan, and more. They’re reminiscent of experimental DFA artists like Black Dice, Guerrilla Toss and The Juan MacLean (who they’ve performed alongside).
Twin Wild Share New Track “Control”
Today Twin Wild are pleased to share brand new single “Control”, which is out now through Play It Again Sam. Produced by Adam Noble (Nothing But Thieves, Placebo, Deaf Havana), “Control” proves a rousing and anthemic showing from the British band.
Speaking about the track, the band elaborate: “’Control’ is different to what we have ever released before. The chorus started as a rhythmical melody we had been playing with for a while for fun and we didn’t even plan for it to become a song really until we wrote the lyrics. This song is that little smile you get when karma has its way.”
Watch The Afghan Whigs Official Video For “Oriole”
The Afghan Whigs’ official (NSFW) video for “Oriole”, a standout track from In Spades, has just debuted this afternoon via The Fader.
The provocative clip was helmed by erotic art director Amy Nicole Hood.
JESSIE REYEZ SHARES NEW VIDEO FOR “GATEKEEPER”
Today Jessie Reyez has shared the powerful new video for her new single, “Gatekeeper”. Based on her personal journey and brought to life through her raw and emotional lyrics, Reyez narrates through the dark corner of fame with a moving story about her early days trying to make it in the music industry. Taken from a short film that will follow the video’s release, the “Gatekeeper” video is an intimate first look through Reyez’s eyes, not only through music, but also through her storytelling and acting.
Hot Flash Heat Wave share anthemic “Raindrop”
Hot Flash Heat Wave is the brainchild of four best friends from Davis, California. During their high school years, they met and bonded through participation in a small, tight-knit community of musicians that put on a slew of DIY shows in parents’ garages and local venues, at the time each playing in a variety of different projects. After leaving Davis for various cities in California, the four eventually reunited in San Francisco to write and record under the same roof. Their debut LP Neapolitan, released in 2015, quickly launched them to the forefront of the Bay Area music scene with its candied hooks, fuzzy guitars and tunes reminiscent of The Smiths gone new wave.
DecadeZ ft Too Short “Innocent”
Having collaborated with artists such as E-40 and Too Short on their music video Slide Through (featuring Tyga), DecadeZ has garnered world-wide exposure with over 2-Million views on YouTube. Now, the rap artist has finally dropped a music video of his own with Bay Area rap legend Too Short. Rap fans should definitely look out for his latest single “Innocent” on iTunes and all other major digital retailers now.
SPLASHH RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “SEE THROUGH”
Splashh have released their music video their track “See Through,” off of their new album Waiting a Lifetime, which is out now via Cinematic Music Group.
Directed by Toto Vivian, the video is a realistic depiction of love in all of it’s complicated ups and downs.
