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Wait For It takes a look at navigating intimacy differences in a relationship. I wrote it after reflecting on what I’ve seen in the media regarding sex. Growing up, there was an idea perpetuated in almost every TV show or movie I watched; the idea that sex is a conquest and, even more than that,…
The Cadillac Three have released the latest track, ‘Slow Rollin” from their upcoming album, Country Fuzz, which is out Feb 7th via Big Machine Records. When it comes to straddling the line between rowdy country music and rebellious hard rock, no one does it better than The Cadillac Three and ‘Slow Rollin” is exactly that;…
Blossoms Release Official Music Video For ‘The Keeper’ Blossoms return today with the self-directed video for their latest single, “The Keeper,” which debuted last week as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record in The World on BBC Radio 1. The video, which serves as a love letter with New York City as the backdrop, was shot on…
Three of Motown’s biggest Christmas classics – The Jackson 5’s “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” The Supremes’ “My Favorite Things” and The Temptations’ “Silent Night” have been brought to life with a series of official animated videos illustrating the magic of the holiday season. The videos are the latest from UMe, Universal Music Group’s…
New > Trax Couture release new single from Umlilo > Listen to ‘Qakhuva’ here Rushmore’s pioneering club label Trax Couture have recruited multi-faceted South African visual artist Umlilo for new single, ‘Qakhuva’, which is available at all DSPs now. ‘Qhakuva’ sees Umlilo collaborate with producer Jumping Back Slash to fire out sharp, metronomic rap verses,…
If you have been involved in a truck accident, you must know that there are many differences involved when compared to a usual car accident. There are many reasons for this, and whilst the general basics of what to do afterwards are the same, there are many differences in how the case is fought. Primarily,…
Leyla Blue’s aesthetically pleasing visual for “Silence” brings us through the evolution of a relationship: from beginning to bitter end. The retro video shifts mediums, between film and hi-res digital camera shots, depicting Leyla’s only moments of clarity to be when she is fully alone. “I’m a badass b*tch and I don’t really need you,”…
Skope Magazine x Nominee, New Song & Label “Hypertension” is an ode to the band’s hometown of Austin, and the community that has been so supportive as the band has found their way. The band shares: “Austin has had our backs since the beginning, and in our travels throughout the last six years, we’ve noticed…
A real boss never raises his voice, and Hoodrich Pablo Juan is no exception, delivering his outlandish flexes like they’re nothing special. Running through his riches in his entrancing flow, Pablo shares “Water Boi,” his latest video. Dripping all over a lurching, minimalist beat from Maaly Raw, Pablo methodically runs down all the qualities that…
INGRID MICHAELSON AND JASON MRAZ RELEASE ‘CHRISTMAS VALENTINE- WATCH THE VIDEO HERE “Jason and I toured together years ago and I got to know his kind spirit. He really embodies what the season is all about,” shared Michaelson. “We were both on the road and had to record our parts separately but when we finally…
“Please don’t leave me,” croons a passionate Mattia Pironti, his heart on his sleeve and his vocal as virtuosic as it’s ever been in the new single “Don’t Stand a Chance,” and though his voice is but one element in this suave song, it’s undeniably the most fetching. In “Don’t Stand a Chance,” Pironti doesn’t…
SERENITY BROKEN – “Faint slit” The recent release of Serenity Broken is the album “Re/Define”. Is the second full-length album and the fourth total release of the band in a 9 nine years life in the underground scene of Greece. Robbie Robertson Has Some Fun With Holiday Song Tradition On New Digital Single “Happy Holidays”…
Changes are most of the times difficult to digest, especially when it comes to technology. This is what happened when casinos turned into online platforms, lots of people started thinking they would never play slots online. Today we can easily say that that was a wrong consideration. Online casinos gathered the biggest community of gamers…
Continuing a breakthrough 2019 highlighted by packed shows, millions of streams, and unanimous praise, critically acclaimed alternative pop darling UPSAHL unveils a new video for “Smile For The Camera” today via Arista Records. UPSAHL delivers an energetic visual that parallels the independent, unapologetic message she proclaims in her anthem-worthy track, “Smile For The Camera”. Opening…
BIRTHH SHARES VIDEO TO NEW SINGLE YELLO / CONCRETE – WATCH HERE Rising star Birthh recently built on her cult following in her homeland when she recently shared her new track ‘Supermarkets’. Now she shares the video to new single ‘Yello / Concrete’ ahead of her debut London show at the Servant Jazz Quarters on…
You may have seen Eric Schenkman on stages before thousands of fans worldwide with the Spin Doctors. He is one of the band’s not-so-secret weapons — a vital songwriter and a virtuoso guitarist who crafted the ’90s band and co-wrote all five of their Top 100 hits. He also worked with Chico Hamilton, Carly Simon,…
In a rock band, the bass player steers, and the drummer handles the brakes and the accelerator. Everybody else is just backseat driving. And if you don’t believe that, well, UTILITY is here to change your mind. This Portland duo dispenses with everything extraneous to the rhythm section and still manages to rock as hard…
KEIR RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE, “SHIVER,” OUT TODAY VIA ISLAND RECORDS KEIR is not afraid to play with fire in his debut single “Shiver,” a seductive groove that shudders with red-hot, angst-ridden sensuality. With a burning heart, a searing voice and explosive choruses, he puts his bright mind and dark soul on display. SIMPLE MINDS 40:…
Los Angeles singer-songwriter Monica Ortiz released a warm holiday EP on Nov. 11th that features her rendition of the classic tunes “Let it Snow” and “Winter Wonderland” followed by an original track titled “My Holiday Bling.” This catchy new single highlights her delicate and ethereal vocals fused with a festive jazz-tinged melody. Commenting on the…
Thousands of people want to ride a motorcycle for daily transportation or for pleasure. You might have admired bikers from afar, but never got into it. Now that you have the money and the time, you want to get started. Here are some of the practical things that you should know about beginning to motorcycle.…
Alexandria Maillot: “Someone to Keep You Warm” Alexandria Maillot alternates between a solo project and a band. Overall, it is a fleeting music experience that changes with the seasons, constantly yearning for connection and seeking out those who see music as therapy. Alexandria released Benevolence, her new album, today along with the newest fous track…
Taking over the trap game with a mischievous grin, Smokepurpp commands the respect of some of the genre’s biggest names. Coming through with a hypnotically raunchy new slapper, Purpp shares “Dirty Dirty,” his new single, produced by Apex Martin. Recruiting Lil Skies for a verse and to tag-team an X-rated chorus, Purpp turns the track…
Slaves — featuring drummer Zack Baker, guitarists Wes Richmond and Felipe Sanchez, bassist Colin Vieira, and new vocalist Matt McAndrew — have just released the brand new video for “Prayers.” “‘Prayers’ seemed like the best single to lead with from the upcoming LP,” says McAndrew. “It’s flashy, upbeat, and comes in swinging. There are so…
SASAMI Shares Holiday Three-Track Single ‘lil drmr bb’ In the spirit of the holidays, Los Angeles songwriter and multi-instrumentalist SASAMI is sharing a 3-track single titled lil drmr bb today. Available digitally, it comprises an industrial, synth-heavy take on “Little Drummer Boy”, a French-horn-accompanied cover of “Silent Night”, as well as an original song, “It’s…
BWH Music Group has gathered together a wide array of artists to create an album, titled “On Peace Street, Volume One”. The 19-song album brings together artists across many genres of music, each being showcased in a song. Here is the track listing: I Wish I Was Wrong by The Reverent Love Is Everywhere by…
Carson Lueders, eighteen-year-old singer, songwriter, guitarist from Spokane, Washington, began his love for music after being guitar lessons his parents on his 5th birthday. He launched his self-titled YouTube channel at the age of 7, posting popular acoustic covers leading to an extensive international fan base, preteen performance on The View and an appearance on…
Manchester Pop Sensation, Joel Rothwell, Unleashes Infectious New Single Bury-born, now Manchester based Joel Rothwell’s down-to-earth nature and clean-cut image has stemmed from the family around him nurturing his long-harnessed dream to become a chart-topping success. Having appeared on Sky News, Talk Sport, played Live on Talk Radio as well as multiple appearances on BBC…
“In a doorframe of this lived-in home there is a pen hanging from a string, there lies the tale of a husband and a wife steady growing up their family,” singer-songwriter Josh Kelley sings on “Busy Making Memories,” a deeply personal track that solidifies his spot as a contented family man. The single and video…
The video for “I’m Straight” opens with powerful words from the Book of Isaiah. Rappers Calvin Cofield and Kimberly Rice-Cofield direct our attention to Chapter 53 and verse 5 – a complex teaching that harmonizes God’s sacrifice, man’s culpability, and the healing power of the Word. The Book of Isaiah was recorded centuries before Jesus…
What if you woke up one morning, checked that lottery draw you entered on Eurolotto before you went to bed, and found that you are the winner of the mega-million jackpot? Well, there’s no doubt you’d be elated. Winning is a lottery is something most of us would trade the world for, but only a…
2019 is a big year for movies, especially when it comes to well-established brands and names. Jordan Peele came out with his second horror film, Marvel’s Avengers is coming to an end, and Disney is churning out quite a few live-action remakes. With many movie theaters offering updated seating options now – heated and reclining!…
Koven have been heralded as one of the most unique outfits to come through in recent times and their amalgamation of cinematic, emotive drum & bass / dubstep & bass music has caught the attention of worldwide tastemakers. Katie’s electricity in the live show sees her striking high notes and crowd-surfing whilst managing to mix…
Chris Jobe Airs Millennial Issues with Debut EP Following his television debut on NBC’s Songland, LA-based songwriter and producer Chris Jobe released his inaugural EP, If You Knew How Loved You Are, on Friday. True to form, the new record covers heavy topics that are made easily palatable by Jobe’s unique brand of R+B-infused pop…
Nashville based soul rock band KB & THE IDYLLWILDE has released the official music video for their new single, “Madman.” Directed by front-woman Katie Burke, “Madman” is off of band’s upcoming album, I Just Wanna Love You, I Just Wanna Let You, due to release February 14, 2020. “That pervasive waiting for the other shoe…
Scottish artist Nina Nesbitt releases the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed US debut album, The Sun Will Come Up, The Seasons Will Change, which has gone on to amass more than HALF-A-BILLION combined global streams and continues to garner more than 25 million streams per month. The very special 29-song deluxe edition, titled The…
I had the pleasure to work with the super-talented and highly optimistic Radio Drive once again and couldn’t be happier! Radio Drive’s music oozes with positive messages and pleasant melodies that will lift up your spirits for days to come. The new album, ‘In The Light’, is no exception to this rule as the record…
Reminder: new UK rap from Natty Wylah – ‘WHOAMI’ The track is buoyed by production that rattles speakers, clicking hi-hats echoing through the track with Wylah pointedly declaring “f*ck off with your labels” right from the off. ‘WHOAMI’ flicks between firing off his own clapbacks to those who question him, and the doubt this causes…
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. In this case, Jae Mansa and Young Marco are giving it to you for real, no hands held, no punches pulled. You wanna live large? You’d better start grinding hard. These two cousins out of North Carolina rock the braggadocio, but they don’t have to convince anyone of…
An Pham is an Australian artist and singer. After discovering her passion for music, she explored every avenue in hope of finding the tools she needed to express her inner self and thoughts, the result is the confidence-boosting pop blast of This Is Me. This Is Me is about being true to one’s self, a…
Foals Debuts New Animated Video For “Like Lightning” Today, Foals share a new animated video for their song “Like Lightning,” off their recent album Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2. The video was written and directed by the French animator Virginie Kypriotis and was premiered by Music Declares Emergency, an organization which…
