Feature stories and artist interviews
When it comes to the holiday season, shopping for Christmas gifts is on the to-do list. Finding the right gift for everyone on your list can be quite a challenge. If you have some musicians on your list, here are some of our top tips for finding the right gift to bring them joy this…
Being a musician is about so much more than having technical proficiency. If you want to truly succeed, you’ll need to unite your body and soul in a way that really allows you to express yourself. Below are just a few ways that spiritual clarity can make you a better musician. Clearing Your Mind A…
UNINTERRUPTED and SiriusXM Launch Exclusive Athlete Playlists on Pandora to Bring Fans Closer to Their Favorite Players Through Music SiriusXM and UNINTERRUPTED are teaming up to connect music and sports in an exclusive and innovative new way, bringing fans closer to the athletes they love through athlete-curated playlists available exclusively for Pandora listeners. Playlists from…
When the Christmas period kicks in we are used to hearing the same old classics on the radio. How easy is it for new music to break through the familiar holiday songs? Nickie Conley who is based in Nashville is on the road to finding out with her new uplifting Christmas single “100 Christmas Kisses”.…
SIENNA WILD ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE ‘YOU WOULDN’T KNOW’ Indie rockers on the rise, Melbourne’s Sienna Wild have today announced their exhilarating, gritty new single You Wouldn’t Know, a track that places the listener in a strange and unsettling situation between two lovers, out today, December 2. The group have also released a killer lyric video…
Leeds based artist Hannah Trigwell today shares the video for new single ‘Like U Used To’. A dark and brooding electro-pop cut, looking back through rose-tinted glasses at turbulent times in a relationship. Hannah takes inspiration from current pop artist such as Tegan & Sara and CHVRCHES, as well as RnB and Garage to create…
SEBASTIAN YATRA TEAMS UP WITH CAMILO & EMILIA ON “BOOMSHAKALAKA” Titans in both the dance music and Latin music worlds have joined forces to close out the year with a hot, party-starting new record…and the result is absolute dynamite. Bringing the rhythm are DJ Mag Top #1 DJs in the world and acclaimed producers Dimitri…
Gabe Lee is known for songwriting that subtly details the intricacies of situations, with slow-moving tempos that often find him inhabiting voices of characters wrestling with internal and external struggles. His latest single, “Christmas Day” is no exception. The song, out today, finds Lee telling a tale of a man on the run — juxtaposing…
If you want popularity, fame, and money, Youtube is the right channel to opt for, especially if you are creative. Look around, and you’ll see that almost everyone is trying to make viral Youtube videos to gain likes and views and then monetize their channels. But this isn’t something that will show results until you…
Academic incubators and accelerators are currently on the rise. The main reason why they have become so popular at educational institutions is that it is a great opportunity to gather like-minded people in one place who are willing to develop one strong idea. The University of California is no exception. There are a few campus…
Dubbed as Neo Classical Afro Jazz, Mustafa Khaliq Ahmed and his latest album titled ‘Son Of The Drum Song’ give the listener a refreshing mix of styles. Mustafa is the master of percussion handling: bongos, chimes, claves, congas, cowbells, cymbals, djembe, drums, flexitone, gongs, granite blocks, jingle bells, rain stick, shakers, tambourines, triangles, vibraslap, vibratone…
Having picked up fans in the likes of Wonderland Magazine, NME, The Line Of Best Fit and more, Norwegian newcomer HALIE follows up recent single Good Kids with another nod towards her obvious pop potential in ethereal new offering, Circling. Marrying the pop sensibility of Charli XCX and defiance of early Lorde, HALIE cements herself…
New Music This Week – Prince, Beat Happening, Juanes, and More New Releases for November 29, 2019 – Here are the AllMusic editors’ picks for the most noteworthy releases this week. Looking for more? Visit our New Releases page. Kungs drops confident new single ‘Paris’ French DJ and producer Kungs has unveiled new single ‘Paris’,…
It’s been a while since ‘Killing in the Name’ topped the charts for Christmas number one, how about we bring it back in 2019…? But with a twist. Furnace and the Fundamentals are Australia’s premier party band and are here to spread holiday cheer with their hilarious and inspired take on the unlikely Christmas classic.…
In a deluge of chic tones defined by a well-sculpted EQ, “Found,” the new single from Melissa B., slinks into view with a heavy-handed groove that will only grow stronger in the next few minutes of play. The instrumental introduction to the verses only lasts for about twelve seconds, but the fire that it starts…
Laptops yield more power than smartphones, and they have more portability as compared to regular desktop personal computers, so in that case, it needs a stronger battery. You should keep in mind that high capacity batteries are sometimes not right for you. The high capacity batteries have higher weight than the regular batteries. For example,…
Get ready for singer/songwriter Ernie Hendrickson and his high-spirited album titled ‘Roll On’. Ernie mixes in some good ol’ fashion southern rock with Folk and Americana roots on the new release. Ernie covers the entire spectrum of human emotion on ‘Roll On’ tapping into the good times, bad times and everything else in between. This…
International Orange stands by the motto: “Guitar driven musical sunshine dancing to a global beat”. This band certainly has an international flavor due to the exotic rhythms that can be linked to countries such as: Brazil, Africa and India. With elements of jazz & funk heavily in place, I.O. is barking up the right tree…
We kick off December with an awesome Q&A from – Chris McCarthy and Clotilde Duo. With this duet, French vocalist, flutist and filmmaker Clotilde and acclaimed American keyboardist Chris McCarthy deepen their New-York born collaboration. Catch them live in NYC in 2 days – On December 3 at 8pm, Abby London Crawford presents Clotilde and…
Watch the One-Take Video for Dub FX’s Fire Every Day Pioneering Australian artist Dub FX has unveiled a new live video for his recently released first single Fire Every Day, filmed in a single take on a Brixton rooftop by BD Films and featuring artists Woodnote, Gaudi and Andy Talkbox Mac. Renowned for pioneering heavy…
“It’s a story of love and loss, with a hard-hitting production that will make you think Edith has been in the game longer than she has” – Euphoria Magazine “A moody, heartbreak-flick with all the hallmarks of the next big pop name” – Celebmix “A slick pop package, Edith retains her personality, and this gives…
CLEAR Releases ‘Always’ Single Always is the new expansive single by CLEAR, a soaring romantic ballad with sweeping synths and an emotional depth portraying a sudden yet certain steadfastness in love. The track celebrates the journey of coming to terms with finding and forming a deep romantic connection strong enough to become endgame for two…
Jupiter in Velvet, since first emerging in 2012, has never lain fallow for long. He has produced over a half-dozen releases in that period and the same kaleidoscopic passion distinguishing his prior collections spearheads his latest, an EP entitled Anthems 2 Love. Though briefer than his recent outings, Anthems 2 Love soars and sings with the…
When you think of Blues legends, names such as: B.B. King, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Albert King, Buddy Guy and Elmore James come to mind. Dudley Harris is keeping this treasured music alive with his new release titled ‘All The Money’s Gone’. The much anticipated album is nothing but old-time…
The music industry is highly competitive, which is the reason why it’s so hard to break through. Some of the biggest artists are competing for people’s attention. The point is that if you don’t do something extraordinary, you risk getting left behind. Maybe you’ve got a music band. You and the other members practice every…
In July 2019, the R&B singer July put out his song “Catalina”. It is a song that is sure to please the listening tastes of R&B fans, and generally anyone who enjoys songs about having a good time. What immediately sticks out is the beat, an electronic sequence that is showcased by itself at the…
Thanks to the internet, musicians are able to get their music out to the world instantly. With platforms like Soundcloud, Spotify, Youtube, Tidal and more, it’s easier than ever for these performers to connect with fans and clients. While songwriters can take advantage of some of these platforms, many have to be a bit more…
Dralms: “Gracious Host” Dralms—the solo project of Christopher Smith—is getting ready to release a new album, Love Writes Itself. Co-produced and recorded in Vancouver with sound designer Mirko Vogel (Cut Copy), the album pushes Dralms from the electronically-textured backbone of 2015 debut Shook towards an immersive orchestral swirl of strings and woodwinds. RAPHAEL WEINROTH-BROWNE: Canadian…
Time for Love, the latest record from bluegrass singer Donna Ulisse, kicks off with an upbeat swing in the opening bars of “When I Go All Bluegrass on You,” and through the next few minutes of unquestionably contagious grooving, it’s hard to focus on anything other than the relationship between the verse and the adjacent…
The drums slowly click into place and usher in a harmonious piano part as “Never Gonna Let You Go” starts to play. One of the cornerstone compositions of the new album from Rob Alexander, Being Myself, “Never Gonna Let You Go” wastes no time in casting a spell as big as the instrumental melody it greets…
LAKE JONS, hailing from Helsinki and born from the woods by the darkest waters as their namesake reflects, is comprised of Jooel Jons and Mikko Pennanen, who walk a fine line between producer-tandem and full-on band. Since their formation in 2014, the Finnish duo has come through with delicate folktronica-tinged dream-pop. Following from their self-titled…
New French-Cameroonian Rapper MIKANO Reflects On Gender And Identity In New Single ‘Silhouette’ ‘Silhouette’ celebrates the female beauty in all its diversity, is a reflection on gender and identity and is the first instalment from his forthcoming mixtape, ‘Melting Balloons’, planned for release in Spring 2020. Mixing a pop-driven afrobeat melody with trap-tinged beats, the…
The 30th of November is Computer Security Day. It started in 1988 when computers started to appear as a commonplace. Back then, the internet was still in its early stages. But nowadays we are almost constantly online, and computer security became more indispensable than before. To be in control of your online security, follow these tips…
Canadian heavy metal/thrash legends ANNIHILATOR are pleased to unveil the official video for “Psycho Ward.” The thought-provoking track centered on domestic violence, comes by way of the band’s seventeenth studio album, Ballistic, Sadistic, set for release January 24th, 2020 via Silver Lining Music. “Psycho Ward” is yet another example of the band’s return to their…
NIPSEY HUSSLE’S THE MARATHON CLOTHING UNVEILS NEW YORK CITY POP-UP SHOP The remarkable legacy of Nipsey Hussle continues as the late Atlantic Records/All Money In recording artist’s Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, The Marathon Clothing, makes its way to the East Coast for a three-day pop-up shop at Live Nation’s Shop Nation location in New York…
Following the recent release of his brooding, groove-driven single “Stranger Than Fiction” and a sold-out show at legendary London club Fabric, south London jazz drummer, producer and composer Moses Boyd today announces his forthcoming debut solo album ‘Dark Matter’, out 14th February via his own label Exodus Records. The album announcement comes alongside a brand…
The Raven Age // New Video “The Face that Launched a Thousand Ships” It is a beautiful song that showcases the band’s softer side – highlighting the vocal quality of Matt James along with the incredibly delicate guitar work of George Harris (son of Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris). The Raven Age has toured with…
Stockholm-based musician, designer and multi-disciplinary artist Zak Arogundade’s long-awaited debut album as Ecco2K is out now on YEAR0001. E is executive produced by Gud and features additional collaborations with Whitearmor, Yves Tumor and Mechatok. The album was recorded over a two year period in Stockhom, Berlin, Los Angeles, London, Bangkok and Falun. Of the album,…
There’s a giant tidal wave incoming; the world is in chaos but there is assurance in the cool and defiant vocals of Natalie Bouloudis in Outlaster, the first single to be released in two years by the London-based and Sussex-bred singer-songwriter. Outlaster is a song for our time, inspired by Bouloudis’ life-long fascination of the…
Mustard Is “Ballin’” Straight To The Top Of The Charts 10 Summers/Interscope Records is pleased to announce that label CEO and GRAMMY Award-winning artist/producer Mustard has catapulted back to the top of the charts with “Ballin’,” featuring soulful, hip-hop crooner, Roddy Ricch. The infectious, bounce-heavy single is now #1 at Urban Radio and has officially…
