Cherry Cherry Boom Boom & EARMILK Premiere New Skylar Stecker Remix, “How Did We?
Cherry Cherry Boom Boom (Cherrytree Records’ Martin Kierszenbaum) has teamed up with Earmilk for the official remix of pop sensation and Cherrytree recording artist Skylar Stecker’s new single, “How Did We? (Cherry Cherry Boom Boom’s Shermer High Remix).” The original track is the end title song for the Warner Brothers’ movie, “Everything, Everything” starring Amandla Stenberg (Hunger Games, Beyonce’s “Lemonade”), in theaters now.
Video: Precious Way – “Watch Me Go”
With over 74,000 followers on Instagram awaiting her every move, Precious Way developed a reputation in rap circles for her freestyling ability. Teaming up with “A Milli” beatsmith Bangladesh and Tra Beats, Precious Way wanders into a video game-themed fantasyland in “Watch Me Go,” her latest video single. Spitting doubletime rhymes over an 8-bit beat, Precious chops it up with her friends in this bonkers new clip, featuring a surprising cameo appearance from the world’s most famous video game character, Mario, who runs from the cops and visits a strip club. Combining the innocent shenanigans of the Mushroom Kingdom with the violent realism of the Grand Theft Auto series, Precious Way shines through the digital distractions with her magnetic charisma and impressive skills behind the mic: “Watch me go, watch me go, watch me go/Pipin’ it up like I’m Mario/Watch me go run up a check/I call it just workin’ my cardio.” Premiered by Mass Appeal, “Watch Me Go” is a unique, candy-colored visual and an excellent introduction to an exciting new artist.
PREMIERE: Precious Way Goes Super Mario On Her “Watch Me Go” Video
HNRY FLWR Drops New Single, “Little Brother”
HNRY FLWR is the creator of The Message. In 2014 HNRY FLWR began mixing different length sound waves using ancient synthesizers and a team of musical experts to create a type of music that is 100% earnest. Before this Method of sound control, music was an insincere endeavor solely energized by a pure form of propulsion known as Narcissism.
The Current (Minneapolis) Debuts New Joseph Arthur Track: “Downtown”
Anyone who has followed the career of Joseph Arthur since he was personally discovered by Peter Gabriel back in 1997, knows Arthur has never been an artist to look back.
Over the course of his career to date, he’s released fourteen albums under his own name, eleven official EP’s and has been involved with several high profile side projects including Fistful Of Mercy (with Ben Harper & Dhani Harrison).
However, when it was brought to Arthur’s attention that 2017 marked the 15th Anniversary of one of his most beloved albums, Redemption’s Son, he decided he wanted to do something to honor the occasion.
Spaceface (feat. Jake of The Flaming Lips) Release Video
Spaceface’s music video for their single “Spread Your Head” which premiered last Friday via Paste Magazine is a hallucinatory, head-first dive into the pysch-rock band’s Merry Prankster-esque adventures. It offers a visually fantastical, mind-bending glimpse of the band’s live performance, while featuring a mysteriously bizarre character called Glowworm, dancing throughout. Led by frontman Jake Ingalls (guitarist/keyboardist of The Flaming Lips), Spaceface’s “Spread Your Head” comes off the band’s recent album Sun Kids and is the perfect catalyst for their upcoming tour.
Tank and The Bangas’ video for their song “Quick”
Acclaimed band Tank and The Bangas’ video for their song “Quick” premieres at OkayPlayer as a part of their “First Look Friday” series, who calls the band, “true innovators of creativity.”
Mammút Debut Video For “Breathe Into Me” On Nylon
Icelandic bands often resemble a force of nature, and Mammút are no exception. Today the band are thrilled to share their spectacular video for track “Breathe Into Me”, that is taken from their forthcoming album Kinder Versions, due for release on July 14th through Bella Union.
Dion Lunadon (Of A Place To Bury Strangers) Shares “Howl”
Dion Lunadon’s debut solo album was recorded over a three-month period in Brooklyn, NY. The album features Robi Gonzalez (APTBS) on drums and Blaze Bateh from Bambara on select tracks including “Fire”, and also features mixing by Chris Woodhouse (Mayyors, Ty Segall, The Intelligence, Thee Oh Sees) on select tracks including “Com/Broke”.
New video from Kingdom- “Breathless” f. Shacar
Kingdom’s 2017 debut album, Tears In The Club (Fade To Mind), was called “an early candidate for best R&B album of 2017” and praised by the New York Times, Pitchfork, NPR, The FADER and more. Just off a sold out tour with Cashmere Cat, today he shares the new video for “Breathless” featuring Shacar.
American rap artist Tariq Trotter, better known as Black Thought, announces one off sneaker collaboration with Independent Sneaker Brand, Clear Weather and Jason Markk. The sneaker will be released on June 1, 2017 in celebration of the Roots Picnic 10th Anniversary taking place on June 3, 2017 at Festival Pier in Philadelphia.
Soaring Track from The Dream Eaters
Off the new album ‘We Are A Curse’, “Neanderthals” is a beautiful piece of songwriting and production from The Dream Eaters, the project of Jake Zavracky and Elizabeth LeBaron (formerly known as ‘Jake and Elizabeth’). Both share vocal duties on this track, in addition to the anthemic choir effect to the chorus, which lends a nice element to the already-soaring hook. With polished production emphasizing the eclectic nature of quality chamber-pop, from the twinkling choir around 02:40 to the infectious percussive stuttering effect in the first verses, “Neanderthals” is an impressive project from a quickly rising duo with heaps of potential.
KWAYE shares stunning video for “Little Ones”
Directed once again by “Cool Kids” collaborator Billy Boyd Cape, the stunningly choreographed visual for “Little Ones” – premiering today via Noisey – narrates a becoming-of-self story in which KWAYE encounters various characters who represent different parts of his past that have felt previously constrained or repressed. From beginning to end, we see the transformation and rebirth of KWAYE as someone who is breaking loose from the boundaries of containment to someone in control and finally empowered with self-worth.
QUIX Releases Debut EP “Heaps Cool”
Revolutionary New Zealander QUIX delivers six massive tracks on his Dim Mak debut EP Heaps Cool, exclusively premiered on Billboard. QUIX’s signature wonky trap is taken to new heights in “Four Letter Lie” and “Lucy’s Place,” while “Riot Call (feat. Nevve)” pushes the boundaries of pop. On “Alpaca” QUIX layers the spitfire rhymes of grime MC XO Man over a fierce beat, then brings a bass heavy house feel to “Deep Home.” To round out the EP, QUIX uses a robotic male / female vocal duet to full effect on “Sweet Thing.”
Kingdom video for ‘Breathless’ ft. Shacar
Kingdom’s 2017 debut album, ‘Tears In The Club’ (Fade To Mind), was called “an early candidate for best R&B album of 2017” and praised by the New York Times, Pitchfork, NPR, The FADER and more.
VIBE video premiere: DUMBFOUNDEAD releases ‘History Of Violence”
Los Angeles emcee Dumbfoundead partners with VIBE to premiere a thought-provoking video for “History Of Violence.” The lyric video is more than just words, it’s visually striking with flashes of the destruction, police brutality, terrorism, soldiers, prisoners, street fighting…the history of violence.
Ozzy Osbourne featuring Zakk Wylde, Prophets of Rage, Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie and Incubus top the bill for the fourth annual Louder Than Life destination festival, Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1 at Champions Park in Louisville, KY.
Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne — recently reunited with guitarist Zakk Wylde for the first time in over a decade – leads a Saturday bill that includes Five Finger Death Punch, Rob Zombie, Mastodon, and many more. Prophets of Rage — bringing together the sonic firepower of Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy and Cypress Hill, with members Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real, and DJ Lord – closes Louder Than Life on Sunday, joined by Incubus, Rise Against, Stone Sour and more.
DIA FRAMPTON Shares “Dead Man” Video
Out today, Dia Frampton partners with Yahoo! Music to premiere the official music video for “Dead Man” from her latest album Bruises (out now via Nettwerk Records). Directed by award-winning, Korean American filmmaker Andrew Ahn, the video is the first installment in a two-part connected series.
INHEAVEN Announce Self-Titled Debut Album
Fresh from a set at The Great Escape that inspired The Guardian to state, “Inheaven leave Brighton’s new music shindig shaking”, INHEAVEN’s growing cult of devotees looks set to expand exponentially when they release their self-titled debut album on September 1st. To coincide with the announcement, the band have also shared a new video for their recent track ‘Vultures’ which compiles footage from their adrenaline-fuelled live experience.
HARLEM RAPPER & PRODUCER CRYSTAL CAINES RELEASES NEW SINGLE
Crystal Caines releases her new single “Bossanova” off her upcoming EP Vertigo.
Fall Of Man Release Official Video for “Lullaby”
LA Based, Melodic Metal band Fall Of Man has released the Official Music video for “Lullaby.” Filmed and directed by Evan Cantrell and Greg McKarus at New Kingdom Productions, “Lullaby” is off of their 2016 EP Hallways and Doors.
Codes Releases New EP, ‘Open Up The Floor’
After the incredible success of Codes’ ‘BUMPS’ EP in 2016, the Psycho Disco! heavyweight returns with another double feature- a new EP titled ‘Open Up The Party’ The EP’s title track maintains a classic House edge, all while still retaining a sound that is fresh and present in 2017. “Murder Dem” flirts between having a hard edge and playful soul. In addition, the producer again pays homage to his New York City stomping ground by cutting tracks that pull influence from the legendary underground House and Hip-Hop scenes, and his background in turntablism.
Third Annual “Ride For Ronnie” Motorcycle Rally and Concert Raises $40,000
Despite the continuous threat of rain, the third annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Rally and Concert, held on Sunday, May 7, 2017, attracted motorcycle enthusiasts and rock music fans alike and raised $40,000 for the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. Dio Cancer Fund co-founder and president Wendy Dio led the procession of some 200 motorcycle riders for the morning RIDE from Harley-Davidson of Glendale to Los Encinos Park in Encino. She was joined by Sons of Anarchy actors Emilio Rivera (and also star of the forthcoming Mayans MC series), Sean McNabb (who also performed with Lynch Mob at the concert) and Star Fields, as well as actors Al Coronel (The Last Ship) and Chris Bruno (The Dead Zone) and musicians Lita Ford, former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, who claimed to be on the oldest bike in the RIDE and Xavier Muriel (Buckcherry), plus Dio Cancer Fund Medical Director Dr. Sandy Kapoor and KLOS Radio “Horns Up” show personality Stew Herrera.
Sun Seeker announces new Third Man EP
Sun Seeker is proud to announce their Biddeford EP, which will see a release on July 14, 2017 on Third Man Records. In anticipation of the release, the group has shared the EP’s first single “Won’t Keep Me Up At Night.” The track premiered via Consequence of Sound, who called it “a contemplative slice of nostalgia… “Won’t Keep Me Up At Night” features introspective lyrics with a melancholy feel, but there’s still a relaxed optimism in their sun-kissed, timeless sound.”
BOOHER Premiering Video For “As Soon As I Know”
On June 23, BOOHER will release a deluxe edition of their debut, Funny Tears, via Old Flame Records. The deluxe edition, which includes two unreleased songs, comes at a critical time in Booher’s life – having recently been released from a weeklong sojourn in the hospital being treated for walking pneumonia and undiagnosed asthma. The mere fact that Booher’s been performing over a dozen shows a month with his and other acts speaks volumes to his dedication to the craft of rock and roll.
AFROPUNK ATLANTA ANNOUNCES LINEUP
AFROPUNK has announced its 2nd edition of AFROPUNK Presents the Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta for October 14th and 15th. Taking place in Atlanta’s 787 Windsor, it’s as much a festival as a blank space to be communally created where a variety of like-minded people come together to put forth process and exchange innovative ideas, forming a new type of immersive gathering. Performers will include Solange, Willow Smith, Danny Brown, Flatbush Zombies, Young Fathers, Algiers, Moses Sumney, Sam Dew, Jamila Woods and many more (full lineup below).
A weekend-long, retreat of music, art, salons, film, and lectures, AFROPUNK Presents The Carnival of Consciousness Atlanta 2nd edition will be a festival of contemporary black expression and youthful black consciousness. Towards that end, the work presented here – live music and sound performances, art installations, and the like – will feature collaborations across genres and disciplines, and no physical boundaries, in the style of old salons.
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark Share “Isotype” Video On NPR
Written, recorded, produced and mixed by OMD – Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys – ‘Isotype’ is taken from the duo’s brilliant new album ‘The Punishment Of Luxury’; a daring collection of stylish synth pop and masterful song writing that will rank alongside their very best.
Boasting an infectious synth line and soaring melody ‘Isotype’ sees the band address the issues of communication and technology within the 21st century. Speaking of the track Andy said ‘”It’s about the modern world where our communication value systems are so reduced that you wonder if we’re actually getting any clear point across’.
A rising young artist who defies easy categorization, ABIR has complete mastery of her formidable vocal instrument. Dancing atop broad swaths of saw synths, trap-like hi-hats, and house piano, ABIR welcomes you to her “Playground” on her latest single. With an impassioned vocal performance, ABIR describes the unique frisson that she feels when she creates and performs, building through several musical elements until culminating with an irresistible trumpet solo. Premiered by Ebro on Apple’s Beats 1 and debuted online by PAPER Mag, “Playground” is an exuberant ode to enjoying the present and an excellent jam for top-down driving this summer.
Kitty, Daisy & Lewis Share New Track “Down On My Knees”
Today London-based siblings Kitty, Daisy & Lewis are pleased to unveil details of their forthcoming album Superscope that’s due for release on September 29th through Sunday Best. Alongside this announcement, they have shared the first cut from the album, titled “Down On My Knees”.
Trü unveils new single “Take A Peek”
The song premiered on Gold Flake Paint who said it, “takes the monotony of many garage bands and injects something new…blending melancholic shoegaze with the rhythmic guitar work.”
HANSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I WAS BORN”
On the eve of their Middle Of Everywhere 25th Anniversary World Tour, pop rock trio HANSON have released their new single “I Was Born” through all major digital outlets. In conjunction with the single release today, NPR premiered the new video for the uplifting track.
Zedd #1 at U.S. Top 40 Radio
This week, multi-platinum, GRAMMY award-winning artist/DJ/producer Zedd claims the #1 spot at Top 40 radio in the U.S. with his latest single, “Stay” with Alessia Cara (Interscope Records). A career milestone for Zedd, “Stay” is the GRAMMY award winner’s first pop radio chart topper which has also been holding strong in the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks at #9.
Digitally, the song has garnered over 557 million streams to date on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Pandora and SoundCloud. The track marks a slight departure in style for both Zedd and Alessia that Entertainment Weekly called a “bright and buoyant banger” and Billboard declared as “super infectious and immediately likeable.”
Hollow Everdaze shares new track and video “Cartoons”
Hollow Everdaze have thrust back into gear for 2017 with new single “Catastrophe”, an infectious slice of psychedelic-pop carved from their forthcoming album Cartoons. Drenched in reverbed lushness, Hollow Everdaze have been reimagining psychedelic pop since they began in 2007 by lead vocalist, Dan Baulch and bassist, Jackson Kay in their small town hometown of Bacchus Marsh in Western Victoria.
BRYSON TILLER Announces SET IT OFF TOUR
On the heels of the surprise release of his highly-anticipated sophomore album True to Self, BRYSON TILLER today announces his SET IT OFF TOUR, which will kick off this August in Atlanta and make over 25 stops before concluding for a hometown finale at Louisville’s KFC Yum! Center. The news follows a massive Memorial Day Weekend for the singer-songwriter, who surprised fans Thursday at midnight by making his long-awaited T R A P S O U L follow-up True to Self available for digital streaming an entire month ahead of its planned release date of June 23rd. The new dates, which feature special guest openers H.E.R. and Metro Boomin, mark Bryson’s second headlining tour and the first since his hugely successful T R A P S O U L Tour, which sold out 47 dates in both the US and Europe, including two back-to-back shows at Radio City Music Hall.
Konshens Earns Over 1.5 Mil Views on “Turn Me On” Video in Less Than a Week
Fresh off his recent signing with EMPIRE and new collab with Chris Brown, Konshens drops more heat for the upcoming summer season.
Watch his latest visual (directed by Jay Will) for his new single “Turn Me On,” available now on all digital platforms. Since the video’s launch last Wednesday, the views have climbed to over 1.5M, a testament to the artist’s devoted fanbase and consistent track record of popular music.
Video: Starlito – “Err Time”
Whether he’s rapping alone or teaming up with his Step Brother Don Trip, Nashville’s Starlito brings lyrical fire with his laconic, laid-back delivery. Swapping street stories with MobSquad Nard for four minutes of hookless bars, Starlito celebrates his consistent excellence on “Err Time.” A standout cut from Starlito’s Manifest Destiny, released this past February, “Err Time” finally gets the visual treatment, with Lito repping his hometown Stanley Cup contenders, the Nashville Predators. “Err Time” is filmed mostly in beautiful black-and-white, with colorful interstitial in which Lito tosses dice and Nard shines like the night sky. Manifest Destiny was the direct predecessor to Starlito’s two most recent collaborations with Don Trip: the Karate in the Garage EP and the acclaimed full-length Step Brothers Three. The video follows an eventful Memorial Day weekend in the news for Starlito, who had a brief war of words about appropriation and the Sauce Twinz, among other things, with Post Malone.
Monk Parker announces his sophomore LP ‘Crown of Sparrows’
The lush, melancholy world of Monk Parker is located diffusely, in the dark, hidden places of America. Empty midday honky-tonks, fogbound north-woods diners, and the shadowy, aging cinemas, libraries & museums wherein Saul Leiter, David Lynch, Bruno Schulz, Anselm Kiefer, Dennis Johnson & Wong Kar Wei yet reside… these are his natural home. Musically, his antecedents comprise a half-forgotten, mournful legion; having studied musicology at Columbia (as well as history at NYU and poetry at Bennington), his touchstones range across centuries and continents (collected beautifully here, on his Lost World Radio).
Abram Shook shares sunny, upbeat “Device” with Glide Magazine
Austin-based musician Abram Shook is a remarkable wellspring of ideas when it comes to songwriting, which he demonstrated on the recent sun-kissed single “The Hours.” It represented a willingness and a vulnerability not seen on his previous albums, setting the table for the journeys into the deeper, personal corners of his life throughout the ten tracks of Love at Low Speed. While the initial two tracks spotlighted the more serious themes of the album, today’s release of “Device” shows a catchier, more upbeat side of Shook’s songwriting. Today he announces a handful of spring/summer tour dates starting in June as well.
Head North Share Video “Pulse”
Buffalo, NY-based, cosmic rock band Head North announce their debut LP, The Last Living Man Alive Ever In The History Of The World, due out on June 2nd. The album was produced and mixed by Brett Romnes (I Am the Avalanche) and mastered by Jesse Cannon (Animal Collective, Man Overboard) at Barbershop Studios in Lake Hopatcong, NJ.
Mike Will Made-It “Perfect Pint” Video Out Now
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