NEW VIDEO! Kobra & The Lotus “Velvet Roses”
“High impact, pure rock adrenaline!! This vid is a fabulous trip. Free falling through the sky, whipping tight turns on a planet where everything that makes sense to you doesn’t apply and the impossible doesn’t exist. Join this tenacious driver and her motley crew as they take guitar solos literally to “new heights” and drive you through the hard rock, adventure of your life!!! ”
Deep Cuts announces new EP, shares “What Are We Celebrating” via Stereogum
After the release of the intimate surprise dance track “Take Me Back,” as seen on Stereogum & Pitchfork, it marked a creative shift for Deep Cuts into dance-oriented sophistipop. The group paints smooth jazz and dark textural soundscapes over house and salsa inspired rhythms, while Houston native Chase Harris sings tales of romance, tragedy and navigating millennial darkness. On “What Are We Celebrating” they shill a party anti-anthem about the gradual dissolve of a 20 something’s social life. Prominent vocals dissolve into Pat Metheny style guitar and psychedelia.
The WiMN Announces Scholarship Opportunity
The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) is offering one lucky female artist the opportunity of a lifetime: a scholarship to attend Neverland Retreats in Costa Rica, November 12 – 17, 2018.
Neverland Retreats couple up-and-coming talent with hit-making producers, A&R’s, vocal coaches, songwriters, music teachers and other industry professionals for a week-long mentorship program in the surf village of Nosara, Costa Rica.
The WiMN has teamed up with Neverland Retreats and is sponsoring a complete scholarship that includes the Neverland “Shared Room & Adventure package,” airfare/transfers and food.
Producer/Director MALAKAI and Producer/Artist FINGAZZ Launch New Label: Elite Frequency Group (EFG)
Multitalented producer, director, actor and musician Daniel “Malakai” Cabrera and Producer/Artist John “Fingazz” Stary have announced the formation of Elite Frequency Group (EFG) https://www.efgmusic.com, a boutique music label focused on developing emerging talent, collaborations with well-known talent, and attracting those who are inspired by fusion. They seek to stand out by rising above.
Malakai explains, “EFG is a project based music company, creating great music and curating collaboration between artists, labels, and brands. Along with the music, we produce superb visuals, and put on experiential events. We provide custom scoring and licensing for all content.” Besides Malakai and Fingazz themselves, artists currently signed to the label include: Allen Paris; 9Theory; Colt.22; Scarub; OpenOptics; Lexis Janay; and D.Rae.
AURELIA unveils her love affair with destiny in new single ‘AMERICA’
Having amassed a trove of accolades, including Grammy nominations and U.S. Top 10 Billboard releases from her songwriting for other artists, it’s no mystery that her own work is quickly becoming required listening for ‘audiophiles’ and ‘feeling junkies’ alike.
The intersection of Fiona Apple boss lady musicianship and Enya’s celestial plane of sonic magnificence are the closest coordinates for referencing this solo offering from Aurelia. With a sound that is equal parts perennial nostalgia/cosmic effervescence, ‘America’ leaves the listener feeling as though their past and future selves are experiencing the track at the same time.
Russian Baths share arresting new video for “Poolhouse” via Culture Collide
Russian Baths adds, “Poolhouse’ is about an existential crisis. It’s about feeling so overwhelmed that you can’t see the way out. It’s about moments of calm and hope being submerged in waves of pressure. It’s about losing your breath because of fear.”
Mellow Moonstruck Musings from Red-Blooded Rockers Russian Baths
Maine folk/pop duo Oshima Brother single “Online” “dances between influences”
“‘Online’ comes into play with sauntering swagger, the Oshima Brothers taking more blues-centric melodies into their fold… Musically, the song dances somewhere between influences ranging from John Mayer to This Wild Life, with alternative folk production melding with more of a contemporary rhythmic strut.” – Popmatters
DEJ LOAF SHARES MINI DOC: “STORIES OF LIBERATED PEOPLE”
Columbia Records recording artist, DeJ Loaf has released a mini documentary entitled “Stories of Liberated People.” The 4-minute visual captures individuals from all walks of life including co-writer, Teddy Geiger and Lauren Williams expressing how they feel liberated. Watch here.
The Detroit rapper premiered the mini doc at Sony Square NYC; the video was seen for the first time on Sony’s Crystal LED Display System – the largest screen available for public viewing in the U.S.
