Warner Bros. Records artist Jake Miller releases a new EP, entitled Rumors, today via all digital retailers. A video for the single “Rumors,” directed Edgar Esteves, premieres today. “I wanted this EP to have songs for everyone,” Miller says of Rumors. “I wanted to make people dance, make people want to drive down the highway…
TIME SPENT “SKIN & KNEES” Frontman Joe Cattivera says, “Sometimes the best songs are the ones that sound like they’re about someone else, when they’re really about yourself. Historically most of our songs have been about someone else or something else—but the perspective on this album is a lot more from the outside looking in,…
Following Syron’s glorious comeback with new single “All I Need”, the pop starlet continues her string of smashes with “Talking Crazy”. “All I Need” was the first piece of new material we’d heard from Syron in a while and instantly assured fans that South East London’s favorite dance-pop chanteuse was back and sounding fresher than…
On July 7, Colorado-based singer-songwriter, Landon Williams, is dropping his newest single, ‘Tonight.’ The moody pop track was co-written with PJ Bianco, known for his work with the likes of Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, and so on. ‘Tonight’ culminates all of Williams’ eclectic influences, manifesting itself into a track that Williams describes as a meet-up…
The real talents in music are obsessives. Some are men and women who have served a long apprenticeship beginning in their pre-teen years that helps them mature into fully formed performers and artists. Others are prodigies who erupt in the public consciousness and define generations with their sound, talents, and perspective. No matter the type,…
My Love is Strong is a sunny rush of sound. “The Furious Seasons” conjure up images of the crystal clean sound of the Fleet Foxes, with polished pitch-perfect vocals and optimistic lyrics. Best taken in as a whole this is an album that deserves to be played alongside friends as the warm spirit that it…
An important part of conducting a successful online business is the ability to make payments and receive payments through credit cards. However, the very fact that you’ll be using your credit card details in various online sites could be exposing you to the danger of identity theft. Speak with identity theft attorneys to learn about the hazards…
Interactive video games in 2015 have begun to feature technology that reaches new heights and evolves the industry as a whole. Internet gaming allows gamers to meet other players from all over the world, whereas games of the past used to be a more solitary hobby. The latest advances in interactive video games have shaped…
FADER PREMIERES SPILLAGE VILLAGE’S “TEN TEN” Fader premiers Spillage Village’s “Ten Ten” off their July 6th release project, Bears Like this Too; a compiletion EP, featuring the collective effort from EarthGang, J.I.D, 6lack, Marian Mereba, Jordon Bryant and Hollywood JB with help from OG Maco. This is the sequel to their critically acclaimed, Bears Like…
“Repeat” is a deeply personal and raw probe into a young woman’s emotional and spiritual exploration. She searches to understand the complexities of her emotions, fears, beauty, authenticity and grief. She offers the viewer a subtle glimpse of her delicate and discreet dance with existence. Dedicated to the Director’s sister, Stephanie Erin Brown (1982-2015). “It’s…
Sira Mayo’s “Trapped on Dance” blasts forth with great energy. Like all good dance albums, this one needs the volume. Everything about it displays grandeur: from the powerful vocals to the absolutely massive beats that define each song. A true love of old-school house music takes hold over the album. However, this love of the…
Recently it has come to a point that many in the music world have already claimed that Hip Hop is on its last breathe. Yet others in the urban market are staking their own claim that it is merely evolving with the times. Based on the EDM movement Hip Hop has taken a back seat.…
The old wives’ tale is that playing Beethoven while pregnant somehow adds to the intelligence of the baby. Because the story has such legs, it is only right to investigate—where do these assertions come from? Although there is definitely no proven, direct link between music in the womb and the intelligence of the child, is…
PAMELA ANDERSON ASKS PUTIN TO STOP WHALE MEAT SMUGGLERS World-renowned actress Pamela Anderson has sent a personal request to Russian President Vladimir Putin to ask that Russia take measures to prevent the passage of the St. Kitt’s-registered cargo vessel WINTER BAY through the Northeast Passage to Japan. The WINTER BAY is carrying more than 1,700…
The acrobatic gang of musical misfits from Long Island, also known as Patent Pending, have today unveiled a brand new video for their new single ‘Brighter’. Check out the video here or click on the image above to watch it! “The ‘Brighter’ music video was made by us with help from our amazing team here…
Whenever I see bands that are named after their lead singer I get nervous. It is too often seen that narcissistic singers who get off on their pretty face throw the rest of their band to the wayside. Was I ever glad when I was listening to Elliot Schneider’s album and checked his band’s biography.…
Who doesn’t like good thought provoking Ambient laced music? I’d bet not all the hands go up in the air right away. I mean, while Ambient might not be your first choice, most people can’t deny getting into many top shelf synthetic music and admit to really enjoying finely crafted music within the genre after…
Voice In The Attic’s “Over” speaks with wisdom. The chamber pop arrangements are pitch perfect, neatly weaving together elements of classical and folk. Forgoing any sort of electronic effects, Voice In The Attic has a timeless sound. By far the heart of the song is the powerful poetic vocals. Lyrically the piece feels rather mysterious,…
If you read into the backstory on lead-singer for The Unravelling – Steve Moore…it’s pretty inspiring stuff. Next-door neighbours to our province in B.C. – in Calgary, Alberta Steve had been battling cancer diagnosed officially in 2011 up until recently kicking its ass into remission and eventual recovery. And now he’s back to grip the…
America’s Got Talent Season Five winner Michael Grimm’s new release entitled Grimm is a twelve-song collection with strong musicianship and top-notch production values that empathizes his voice without obscuring the superb backing on each song. The Colorado native has an ever-growing reputation as an energetic and charismatic performer on both recordings and the stage. Grimm…
Charleston, SC’s Heyrocco released their debut LP, Teenage Movie Soundtrack, last month on Old Flame Records. The album is currently available on iTunes & Bandcamp, and tomorrow through Monday (7/3-7/6) will be on a special Fourth of July sale, available for only $4. The band has also shared a new video for album opener “Loser…
RiFF RAFF & TRAVIS BARKER TEAM UP FOR NEW TRACK “SPAZZ OUT” RiFF RAFF and Travis Barker join forces for “Spazz Out” as an exclusive collaboration between the two powerhouses for Warped Tour. RiFF RAFF is also announcing additional “Spazz Out” tour dates that are hitting cities separate from Warped Tour. The track is an…
Optimus Rex’s “Embers” embodies the best of indie rock. Quite flexible their songs have an autumnal quality to them. Woven together the songs work best as a whole. Attention to detail means that Optimus Rex is able to move from folk to alternative rock to pop, all the while ensuring that the album’s tone is…
Hello there good people on the days before we here in the USA break for July 4th. We have much to be thankful for here in the USA but most of all is the musical contributions we make here & beyond. I plan on playing some great American music while grilling alongside cold beer &…
Joey Flip & Aurora’s “Release” is a silky smooth sound, one that effortlessly taps into the heart of the blues. Full of anguish the pieces nicely work off of each other, with the album overall coming together to create a truly fascinating narrative. Loss, longing, wistfulness, these work alongside the dreamy overall atmosphere that is…
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After having bought the apartment of your dreams in Mumbai, it is quite likely that you would be a little stretched for a handsome budget to do it up. To avoid a potentially explosive situation with the rest of the members of your family who could be harboring their own ideas of creating a splash…
Mumford & Sons have released a new video for their song “The Wolf.” The video charts the band over 48 hours at the 2015 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, as the band donned costumes and surreptitiously enjoyed the Bonnaroo experience amongst the masses of attendees. The video also features energetic footage of the band’s Saturday…
Netherlands-born electronic artist Philty has teamed with San Francisco Indie label Treehouse Tribe Records to release his latest, ebullient track, “Abjure”. Featuring pounding basslines and driving synths, Philty’s newest single is sure to cement his unique, high energy sound in the minds of dance music lovers everywhere. This is the TTR debut for PHILTY, and…
NEW ALBUM BY ANDREA ZONN Most fans of Americana and country know violinist and vocalist Andrea Zonn from her 12-year run as a featured member of James Taylor’s band, and as a recording and touring musician with Lyle Lovett, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, and Vince Gill. Now, fans can experience the full breadth…
This fall, Warner Brothers Records will release Inanimate Objects, the new album from Atlas Genius. “Molecules,” the euphoric first single, was released today and is available. The Australian band, which features brothers Keith and Michael Jeffery, will be previewing material from Inanimate Objects while touring the U.S. this summer. Atlas Genius will perform with The…
“Under Neon Lights”- a song from The Chemical Brothers’ new album, Born In The Echoes – is out today and available HERE. The hallucinogenic track, which features guest vocals from Annie Clark (St. Vincent), debuted yesterday on Lauren Laverne’s BBC 6 Music show. The visualizer for “Under Neon Lights,” which can be seen HERE, premiered…
Shannen took her first serious musical steps at thirteen years old when she wrote her first song and hasn’t looked back since. She began her love affair with music singing along to karaoke video games with her brother to imitating any Mariah Carey song with her mother. In addition she took on every school talent…
SOPHIA SHY is a spectacular female DJ/producer and Singer /Songwriter, to hit the Canadian scene! If you’ve ever heard her live, you’ll know she is an original DJ that takes the most forbidden and unconventional to make it work while shinning on stage. A definite crowd favorite that wins over and over again. Sophia Shy…
Rap can be such an incredible genre of music. I’d never be the guy to say it’s all I listen to every day, but it’s certainly been a part of my life since about the age of seven years old. Combine an intense early love of hip-hop with a whole shitload of summer-school for creative…
“Deliverer” is a confident album full of hope. Hizreturn do a great job in including many different approaches from folk-tinged rock to indie rock and everywhere in between. Throughout it all they use their lyrical work to tie the pieces together. The songs are celebrations looking for the light of the world and living in…
KIll J aka Julie Aagaard has set the bar high with her eclectic take on Scandinavian pop. With tracks like ‘You Have Another Lover’ (here) ‘Phoenix’ (here) or ‘Bullet’ (here) racking up 500,000 plays on Soundcloud last year she is quickly becoming an artist to look out for. With ‘Cold Stone’ she shows complete control…
TEKH TOGO “MORE CRYSTALS” Grand Rapid, Michigan rapper/producer/visual artist Tekh Togo presents “More Crystals”, the new single produced by Chicago’s Jon Content. Togo is preparing for the release of BlackWater, his forthcoming album featuring Mick Jenkins, Nitty Scott MC, Joose of AGO, and Dougy Lo Hot as well as production from Mistro, Nixon and Seventh…
After a successful first radio single ‘Tell Me What To Do’, it’s time for that master song-writer Gary Hughes to show us what he can do with a ballad. ‘This Love’ is the second single to be lifted from Ten’s new album ‘Isla De Muerta’, with this gorgeous lyric video created by the director of…
Doug Cash’s “The Acoustic Rock Onslaught” is aptly named for Doug Cash manages to create a full-bodied frenzied physical sound. Whether he opts for the fast-paced blitz almost punk-like performance of “Midnight Baby 2” or the slow, low-slung funk of “Love Thicka Than Blood”, he shows an impressive range. Lyrically the songs have a sense…
