DJ/Producer/Artist Dillon Francis has unveiled the official video for “Bun Up The Dance” with Skrillex today on VEVO – check it out HERE. Dillon and Skrillex collaborated closely with director David M Helman on the concept for the clip. Combining hyper stylized choreography and an eccentric, surreal look, we follow a group of dancers who…
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE RELEASES POWERFUL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “VENOM” UK metal band Bullet For My Valentine today releases the video for their new single “Venom,” the title track from their critically acclaimed #1 album. Directed by Stuart Birchall and produced by Jamie Whymark for Kode Media, the video is the conceptual follow up…
“I Can’t Let Go” is a downright incredible piece of 70s British punk, nicely situated amongst the best of the Clash’s many hits. The Chords UK is aptly named for they are well-versed in tradition and expand upon it. Riffs are aplenty spread out. Everything fits in from the tight rhythms to the little touches.…
Trinadora’s “Sounds” is a rollicking good time. Lyrically the songs celebrate the beauty of the world from the grandeur of majestic awe-inspiring nature to the sweetness of love. Stylistically Trinadora takes on a homespun approach offering up the best that Americana has to offer. A fully acoustic approach works wonders giving the songs a sense…
WAVE RACER RELEASES DEBUT EP STREAM Sydney native Wave Racer has unveiled his anticipated Flash Drive EP via Future Classic featuring special guests Lido, Cosmo’s Midnight, and B▲by. The EP is now available to stream in full via SoundCloud. A neat package of 4 tracks, Flash Drive boasts the distinct sound Wave Racer has been…
Experimental folk three-piece Wovoka Gentle have announced the upcoming release of their latest record, Wovoka Gentle EP [Blue]. Following on from the success of their impressive debut self-titled EP in the summer, Blue continues to exhibit Wovoka Gentle’s fusing of 60s-inspired psychedelic landscapes, sampling, analogue synthesis and sound manipulation with traditional songwriting discipline. At the…
Rebecca James is a pop, urban, singer-songwriter who blends vocal harmonies with a modern urban sound. Throw in a twist of classical training and a taste of youthful exuberance and you have an exciting and dynamic pop star. Backed by the likes of BBC 1Xtra on previous releases, and the original version of On My…
In 2013, 8 year old Yara was sent from Gaza to Sweden by her parents to escape the trauma of war. She came to live with her uncle and his wife in Karlskrona. After many alerts from the society about bruises, Yara not wearing enough clothes in winter time and beeing left alone in their…
Full of elastic sunny grooves and hopeful lyricism, Kung Fu Jesus’s “Celestial Gold” is an album of unbridled joy. The sound is an interesting hybrid of the old and the new without indulging in nostalgia. Instead Kung Fu Jesus’s approach is truly unique. By pairing the cheery melodies and endless grooves with his strong voice,…
It is truly not all that often that I hear rap that pulls me in close to listen like this latest EP from Jus has. Obsession plays at an authoritative level and demonstrates a real mastery of the hip-hop/rap genres – this is completely REAL as all-hell and I’m absolutely loving how HUGE these songs…
While the band comes from power/pop & alternative rock roots, they incorporate several different genre’s of popular music into their album. Eighth Day Nation is solidly based in the concept of every song is a single, that will just kick your ass. The music video for “What I Keep” is an artistic triumph, thanks to…
Seas of Mirth are a nautical themed, nine-strong crew of rugged reprobates that have been plundering these shores for the last few years now. They have been known for their enticing theatrical live shows and downright ridiculous subject matters in songs. The lead track ‘Esmerelda’ is a galloping Spaghetti-Western-esque love anthem bound with the energy…
Taunton, Massachusetts native Sarah Borges has been one of the indie music scene’s best kept secrets for a number of years. A lifetime working in musical settings of various sorts helped her blossom and her vocal and songwriting talents later long deserved mainstream exposure both as a creative force in her former band The Broken…
“You (Just) Don’t Have It” possesses a sense of fun. With an infectious beat propelling the song forward, Sarantos displays great lyricism. The wit is undeniable as Sarantos sings from the point of view of the observer, of the one who is not impressed with pageantry. Here the lyrics focus on the idea that the…
We last heard from Lily Elise a few months ago, when the fiery pop star was gearing up for the release of “Taken,” the spellbinding single from her EP of the same name. “Taken” officially premiered on Billboard in March, solidifying Elise’s place as a formidable talent in the arguably muddled world of pop music.…
MUSIC GATEWAY DROPS SOUNDCLOUD As you know, many of our members belong to organisations such as PRS for Music, BPI, AIM, MPA and more. As well as this our company is partner to most of these major organisations and our opportunity budgets adhere to the minimum session and performance rates, as outlined and set by…
Sydney Wayser the captivating LA-based artist behind CLARA-NOVA announces that she will release her debut EP ‘The Bronze Age’ on October 30 through The Cherry Party . Each tune is embedded with ethereal elements, able to effortlessly inspire any auditory audience. Details Magazine gushes, “Wayser’s new approach as CLARA-NOVA oozes out of the speakers and…
Multi-talented country hitmaker, Phil Vassar, wanted to capture the essence of his loyal fans in his new music video, “She’s On Her Way,” and after hundreds of submissions, he did just that in an acoustic version released on Vassar’s Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Directed by Rob Chianelli, the video showcases Vassar belting out “She’s On…
Lozk’s “Meaningless Words” positively teem with life. Reminiscent of Future Sound of London’s “Lifeforms” Lozk is able to create active electronic and organic sonic structures. By not overly relying on any one sound Lozk creates a psychedelic experience as the songs expand into the infinite. Mysterious at times and always surprising these are songs that…
We’re willing to bet that unless you came of age in the 1970’s than you’ve never seen a band quite like VO5. Pulling their influence from a bevy of 70’s music, especially disco, VO5 channels artists like The Bee Gees, Abba, Sly & The Family Stone, and others all in the pursuit of making their…
Growing old with rock and roll has its surprises. It’s easy to forget why you care or lose hope after years of pilfering through the enormous slush pile spawned by the Internet age. The same clichés keep smacking your ears, the same formulas are continuously milked for diminishing returns, and few ever seem the wiser.…
Having both been featured previously on DJ Shadow’s Liquid Amber label, it was only natural for friends and frequent collaborators G Jones and Bleep Bloop to team up for their debut EP with the imprint. In anticipation of the ‘Mind’ EP (due November 3), the first single “Real” is now available for streaming. On this…
ROBERT TRUJILLO, MIKE WATT AND STEVE BAILEY JOIN BASS PLAYER LIVE! 2015 The artist list keeps growing for Bass Player LIVE! in Los Angeles on November 7 & 8, with newly added performers, presenters and clinicians including Robert Trujullo, Mike Watt, Steve Bailey, Rex Brown, Mike Inez and more. Metallica bassist and Jaco film producer…
Ernest Jenning Record Co. is excited to unveil Under The Covers With The Everymen, a collection of covers that have become staples of New Jersey party-rock torchbearers The Everymen’s live set, in honor of Cassette Store Day 2015. To ring in the announcement, the group has shared their cover of INXS’ “Don’t Change.” The group…
How does one introduce a Swedish artist and producer who due to her transcending music and artistic vision has rapidly become one of the most talked about new acts across the entire Stockholm music scene? Perhaps we can begin by repeating what everyone is saying already… This multi-talented artist called Birgit Bidder is already sounding…
Happy hump day to all music loving people of earth, so nice to see you again. I know this is a music website but I must say I am rooting for the Chicago Cubs to go all the way and make history. Now lets get back to the music, Perri’s Leathers Limited are delighted to…
Ok ok Rimi Basu…I see how you wanna play this out now that I’ve heard the whole EP, The Unveiling; you think you can just up and go right ahead and redefine an entire genre of music with this clever combination of East meets West do you? Actually…after listening…that kind of makes a TON of…
Summer’s gone, but don’t tell that to Freddy’s Dilemma. The “Only On A Saturday Night” video is chock full of beautiful women moving to the infectious beats that Freddy is laying down. Freddy’s surrounded by beautiful women and lovin it. BTW, Freddy’s a puppet, you heard right, a puppet, but he doesn’t realize it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvC7TYDmsJk…
Happiness can seem like an endless journey fraught with many, often contradicting theories. There’s what you should and shouldn’t do; training states of mind; economic considerations; health; family; meaning; philosophy; spirituality – the list goes on. But what actually works? “As a newborn, they found me on a frigid winter’s day inside a brown paper…
IL VUOTO NEW LYRIC VIDEO If sorrow could have a sound that would be Il Vuoto’s noise. Influenced by the coldness of Shape of Despair, the melancholy of Monumentum and Nortt’s lo-fi malevolent aura, Il Vuoto crafts its own cocktail of “noisy” Funeral Doom Metal. However, Il Vuoto has an even noisier side, as shown…
Montreal’s Blood And Glass have premiered a video for the non-album track, “In Memory Of A Tree”, to celebrate their Los Angeles live debut tomorrow night at the Teragram Ballroom, the final night of a three-week tour supporting Patrick Watson across the Midwest and West Coast – share via YouTube. Blood And Glass released their…
Max Frost has released the official video for his new single “Withdrawal” from his newly released EP Intoxication. “Withdrawal” hit No. 1 on Hype Machine upon its release. Max Frost was named by Rolling Stone and NPR as one of their “10 Artists You Need To Know.” His new EP Intoxication follows his breakthrough single…
Gyptian, who hit international stardom with his RIAA certified Gold hit “Hold You” (produced by Ricky Blaze and later remixed by Nicki Minaj) in 2010, is back with a single just as contagious. The Jamaican reggae singer’s song “All On Me” (June 9, VP) continues to climb U.S. radio charts on Top 40, Urban and…
Natalie Jean’s “Lecons D’Amour” is a force of nature. With her commanding voice front and center, everything else is merely in service of her impressive lyrical talent. The rhythms are powerful, helping to give the entire proceedings a sense of power. By letting these piece vary in terms of style from the absolutely infectious dance…
Everyone knows that music education benefits every child who is lucky enough to have access to lessons and instruments. It helps children improve their math and critical thinking skills, and it expands their overall horizons. However, music classes are among the first to be cut when school budgets get tight. Here are some ways that…
Originally formed in 2011 by Ex Mistress and current Fukpig member, Paul Kenney, with Francis Anthony as vocalist, Kroh released just one album plus a split with Fukpig and a split with Ice Dragon before calling it a day in 2012. In late 2014 Paul Kenney teamed up with Ex Mistress and current Burden of…
BeX brings the funk on “Good For Nothin”. With passionate vocals paired with a hot rhythm everything simply works. Absolutely lush the song breezes by with true swagger. From the taut guitars to the tight rhythm BeX emphasizes the freedom of no longer having to deal with such disappointing people. Throughout the piece she takes…
THE MUSCADETTES PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “STRAY CATS” Montreal twin-sister duo, The Muscadettes, have premiered a second single, “Stray Cats”, off their upcoming second EP of 2015, Side B, via BrooklynVegan in advance of their arrival in New York City for a special performance Monday, October 12 at The Standard Hotel East Village, followed by three…
‘Fever’ the debut offering from Nigel Thomas is a cinematic, genre filled nod to psycho killers, sex and prostitution – exploring the intricate workings of a truly disturbed mind. Nigel Thomas has already achieved fame fronting the cult indie pop band ‘The Foxes.’ With this stellar group, Nigel supported the likes of The Troggs, Eddie…
In everybody’s life, there is a moment when the person thinks that all the favorite songs have already been listened to and all new compositions are so typical and boring. Everyone at least once or twice felt the musical depression, when one doesn’t know, what he wants to listen. Has it ever been happened to…
