ERYN ALLEN KANE RELEASES SOULFUL NEW SINGLE, FEEL THE NEED!
Today, critically acclaimed Detroit-raised and LA-based R&B singer and songwriter Eryn Allen Kane shares a new soulful single entitled “Feel The Need.”
Check out Nao Yoshioka’s The Truth
Today, Japanese soul-singer Nao Yoshioka is thrilled to release The Truth, her third album available now via Yamaha Music / Sweet Soul Records. The album is a labor of love blending elements of soul, jazz, R&B and funk wrapped in her sweetly nostalgic aura and calming tone. The 11 track neo-soul project is a collaborative effort with Emmy winning and Grammy nominated producer Khari Mateen (The Roots, Jill Scott), Grammy nominated songstress Carolyn Malachi, Swizz Beatz protégé Tyrone “MusicMan Ty” Johnson (Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg) and in-house producer Hiroyuki Matsuda.
THE CHAINSMOKERS & NGHTMRE RELEASE NEW VISUAL FOR “SAVE YOURSELF”
Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers and dance music tastemaker NGHTMRE have released a brand new visual for their recent collaboration “Save Yourself” – watch the video. Directed and produced by That One Blond Kid, the video follows Drew on a terrifying chase through the Hollywood Hills.
JESSE MCCARTNEY RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘WASTED’
“It’s nice to be able to talk about things that the fans are also going through,” he says. “I think they feel connected to me because we did basically grow up together. When I was 16, they were in high school with braces on just like me, and now here we are; they’re playing my song at their wedding.”
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Releases new album “PILLAR”
Jonathan Scales Fourchestra has released their new album, PILLAR. Rooted in themes of loss, dedication and perserverence, and featuring the talents of some of the most notable instrumentalists today united behind Scales’ vibrant performance chops and compositional technique, PILLAR represents is both a personal and musical breakthrough for the virtuosic steel pannist. PILLAR is the sixth album from Jonathan Scales, available now via Ropeadope and available for purchase HERE.
“Dangerous” NJ Riser Kazzie Tells His Story in a Charismatic Video
A chameleonic flow artist with an uncommon sense of pop melody, New Jersey artist Kazzie is one to watch on the East Coast. Rocking an appealing auto-tune over dramatic piano chords, Kazzie shares “Dangerous,” his statement of purpose. Recalling his come-up and his youth on the streets, Kazzie warns rival emcees that he’s not to be messed with: “You know I ain’t changed/I come from the street, so you know I speak that language/Riding with that pistol, if you try me Imma bang it/I come from the gutter so I’m riding with the gangstas.” Premiered by HipHopSince1987, “Dangerous” is the latest in a standout line of videos from Kazzie & The Wavy Bunch, following the CupcaKKe-featuring “Ass & Titties” and the Music on The Dot-premiered “Going Nowhere,” which featured an appearance from Dreezy.
TLE Release New Single, “Date Night”; Announce Revival 52 Takeover
Raleigh-based band and dad-punk professionals, TLE, have released a brand new single, “Date Night.” The track is the fourth single the band has released off their forthcoming album. The short, punchy song talks about the struggles of getting any type of alone time when you are parents to tiny humans. Fans can get a glimpse into the dad world in the accompanying music video which can be seen on the Revival Recordings YouTube channel.
Fiona Grey New Ep ‘Classic’
Emerging vocal sensation Fiona Grey has been writing and performing music with Los Angeles as her backdrop. Originally from Chicago, Grey utilizes the earnest nature of her raw vocal quality and defines her sound as “dirty pop,” teased by shades of sultry, soulful melodies.
FIRST AID KIT’S ‘TENDER OFFERINGS’ EP OUT NOW
First Aid Kit is currently in the US for The Rebel Heart Tour. The 21-date trek kicked off last week and includes a headline show at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday, September 26. Australian singer / songwriter Julia Jacklin will support all of the shows, with M. Ward joining as a special guest in LA and San Francisco, CA. For tickets and more information, visit firstaidkitband.com.
“BIG,” LEMAITRE’S NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO, ARE OUT TODAY ON ASTRALWERKS
“Big” is the latest in the Norwegian-born, Los Angeles-based electronic duo’s collaborations with other expatriates now based in L.A. It came out of an informal, week-long writing camp/jam session that Lemaitre hosted at their Silver Lake home.
DEVON GILFILLIAN’S NEW SINGLE, “HIGH” IS OUT TODAY
“‘High’ was inspired by the spirit of letting go of the weight of the world and letting your worries float away,” explains Devon Gilfillian. “On one hand, the song is a rebellious love story between two people, or it could be the relationship between someone and their sweet, sweet ganja. I wanted to leave it open for interpretation.”
Felly Inks Deal with Sony Music’s Same Plate Entertainment & Announces His New Album “Surf Trap”
Connecticut rapper Felly announces his signing with Sony Music Entertainment’s joint venture, Same Plate Entertainment, today, with Billboard exclusively making the announcement. Felly is known for his break-out critically acclaimed project Wild Strawberries (summer 2017), which received coverage from XXL, HotNewHipHop, HYPEBEAST, Earmilk and more and has nearly 12 million worldwide streams.
IDER Releases New Video
Megan Markwick and Lily Somerville – AKA IDER – released a new video today for their hit song, “You’ve Got Your Whole Life Ahead Of You Baby”, via Glassnote Records. The video was directed by Homer and Farley and can be seen. The song about the irony of “wishing you could act in the moment through hindsight, living life the way you think your future self would want you to”, already has more than 2,000,000 streams alone since its release in late July.
independently popular./Atlantic recording artist Lovele$$ has unveiled his latest single, “Chirp.” The track is available today at all DSPs and streaming services; a series of additional new track releases are slated to arrive this fall.
After achieving viral success with their hit “Novinha Você É Uma Flor,” which garnered more than 16 million streams on Spotify and more than 42 million views on Youtube, Brazilian artists MC Thin and Alexandre have teamed up with DJ Dael to produce another fierce dance floor favorite. Titled “O Que Vale E As Notas,” the track is a tribal tour-de-force that hits audiences immediately with its hypnotizing rhythms, keeping all the focus on the beat and the accompanying lyrics. An irresistible Baile Funk track that seduces listeners at its first note.
NYC Duo paris_monster Debut New Song “Moles” Off Upcoming Album ‘Lamplight’
In fall of 2017 paris_monster began recording their first full-length LP, set to be released in early 2019. The album solidifies their dirty, glitchy, lyric-centered, groove-based sound. It will be a milepost in their search for a focused and flexible musical approach. Elements of funk and soul join with lyrical themes of bygone eras in rural settings, characters lost, and mortality confronted. Love achieved, and denied. Americana. These themes stand in stark contrast to pounding grooves and electronic mayhem, creating depth and dimensions that could have been otherwise achieved only by dropping a modular synth in the corn fields of central New York or the woods of Connecticut.
Feel Good Smalls Releases Poison Remix
Partnering up with UK based record label Bonfire, Feel Good Smalls transforms Rachel Collier’s newest song Poison into a dance floor hit. By combining her deep basslines with Rachel’s driving vocals, Poison will be sure to leave you wanting more.
