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Some musicians win awards. Then there are the very few who have awards named after them. Terry Robb – one of the most decorated and widely respected artists working in any genre –is one of those guys. The Vancouver-born, Portland-based bluesman took home the Muddy Award for Best Acoustic Guitar so many times that the…
[Charli] XCX-ellent four-piece Nasty Cherry release their fourth single ‘Music With Your Dad’ on Charli XCX’s Vroom Vroom Recordings off their debut EP arriving in November alongside some other cool things in the works… The track, written by the band and produced by Justin Raisen (Angel Olson, Sky Ferreira), who have already proven themselves to…
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Andrew Neil calls himself a “freak” on the title cut to his new album. However, he’s not nearly as freakish as this song’s lyric implies. Instead, he’s more of a normal guy, with typically normal life issues. In a few places, he sings about human vices. Both “Kentucky Whiskey” and “Drunk Tonight,” for example, address…
Vesperine is yet another quality product from the French metal scene. The band has progressive elements in their music, making them a true hybrid of prog, doom, and post-hardcore/metal, similar to Neurosis. (Everything Is Noise, 2019) A few months after the official release of their debut album ‘Espérer Sombrer’, French Post-Hardcore/Metal/Noise mongers Vesperine just unveiled…
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They say timing is everything and the timing couldn’t be more right for Radio Drive! Radio Drive’s sixth, full-length album was just released in August of 2019 and has been receiving rave reviews; one after another! The good news doesn’t end there for Radio Drive because the single “Sweet Thing”, featured on the album ‘She…
“Powerful women throughout history are massively sexualised, even objectified. Is it because history is written by men? Or were these Empresses using their female prowess to rule the world?” Calista Kazuko About ‘Empress’ Calista’s highly anticipated debut album ‘Empress’ considers the stories of women in history to form this fearless, cinematic tribute to womanhood, self-love…
Growing up in a town filled with constant hardships, broken families, and a sense of hopelessness will suck the drive out of you unless you’re From Ashes to New, from Lancaster, PA, a band with an endless burning desire to bring some color into their gray world. As the band’s lineup frequently shifts, vocalist and…
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2019 has been a banner year for experimentalists like the duo known as Streaking in Tongues, and you needn’t do much more than listen to their new record Oh My Darlin’ to understand why. In songs like “Our Love (Couldn’t Outrun a Train)” and “Wait Wait Wait Wait Wait for Me,” Streaking in Tongues reestablish themselves as…
This new EP by singer/songwriter Emme Lentino is dedicated to the summer months and she adds, “It’s a nostalgic musical journey and I wrote it so that folks traveling on the road this summer would enjoy driving to these tunes!” ‘Summer This, Summer That’ is one HOT EP that is simply on fire, so the…
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On the “Jungle Party” music video Magic Moments uses animal face filters to bring the song’s themes to life. Somewhere between the personification of the natural world and the digitization of our collective consciousness, Magic pirates the signal, disrupting the broadcast and injecting the question “Are we human or are we animals / I wanna…
Making a little extra spending cash means that you need to put forth some effort. Remodeling homes is one in which there’s a high degree of risk and a huge time investment, whereas refurbishing a car can be a cheaper, easier option. Here are some of the things that you’ll need to know when you’re…
Through the misty haze of acoustic guitars and synthetic melodies that seem almost divine in nature, we find AV Super Sunshine’s signature grooves at the onset of “Candyland (Dance Party Mix),” one of two versions of a track that has been catching fire this October with fans on both sides of the Atlantic. As most…
Dana Williams is back with the release of her new single “Hard” out today on Island Records. With this release of the new track, we see another level of Williams, showcasing more dynamic instrumentation. “Knee-deep in my own doubt, and I hope that I don’t drown,” Williams effortlessly depicts the relatable struggles of feeling like…
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Jennifer Hope offers a sweeping, cinematic scope on the intensely emotional “Runnin’ With The Devil”. With a sound that seems to virtually soar into the sky, she effortlessly ties together elements of classical, electronica, even a hint of metal into the mix. The approach recalls the similar sense of impending doom that Chelsea Wolfe utilizes…
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Rising pop star Elle Winter today releases “Thought of Me,” the latest off her highly anticipated forthcoming EP expected to arrive early next year via RED MUSIC. CLICK HERE to listen to the track available now across all digital streaming platforms. “Thought of Me” is co-written by Elle alongside the critically acclaimed songwriting and production…
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Nicky Mao aka Hiro Kone is sharing the title track off of her upcoming anticipated A Fossil Begins To Bray LP today. The harrowing track is an absolute standout from what might be Mao’s finest work yet. About A Fossil Begins To Bray: In her most personally narrative work to date, A Fossil Begins To…
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Grey Eyes is the latest single by synth-punk sweethearts Gone Sugar Die. The dark aesthetic of the track fits perfectly with it’s release on October 11th; immediately after the group’s celebratory performance for the iconic “Emo Nite” at The Echoplex in Los Angeles. Adding to the star-studded story of the band, the single was announced…
Embarking upon a spiritual journey, Rev Peter Unger’s soulful voice shines through on “Selah”. Quiet confidence runs through the entirety of the piece. Sung with a sense of love, his lyrics reflect upon the utmost principles of faith. By ensuring the song retains an intimate approach he makes sure to speak directly to the listener.…
Everybody loves a band with staying power- a band who toughs it out in the trenches year after year, beloved by those lucky enough to catch onto them. The Turnback, with three solid LPs of shimmering pop/rock goodness under their belt, are certainly that band. But the New York three-piece has an even rarer, more…
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A rising star in the ATL scene, Yung Mal has a malleable, hard-hitting flow that sounds best atop spare instrumentals. Giving an inside glimpse into his glamorous trap lifestyle, Mal shares “Toothpaste,” his latest music video. Produced by PyrexTurnMeUp, “Toothpaste” is a minimalist banger, defined by subsonic bass and crisp snares, providing a canvas for…
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Drawing on the deep well-spring of feminine energy, Dee Lunar’s latest single Shapeshifter is sonically and thematically indomitable. To quote the Cairns-based artist she hopes that this latest single becomes a “full on female empowerment anthem”. Inspired as part of her spiritual experimentation, a journey via a trance state connected her with animal guides. Taking…
The first time I saw this then unknown ensemble (with everybody doing great solos), was as Boz Scaggs backing band on the Silk Degrees tour. Now, their 40 Trips Around The Sun tour marks the bands 40th anniversary. The band has gone through many lineup changes over the years, but each member of this Toto…
Being an entertainer does not immune you from being affected by Cancer, and recording artist Jahmiel is not the exception. “I know a lot of people who have lost loved ones because of cancer. I lost my grandmother to cancer” Jahmiel. As the dedicated month of October brings awareness to the invasive disease, the international…
Violinist, singer, songwriter, and producer Sudan Archives has released a new single and video for “Glorious,” the second single from her debut full-length album Athena, out November 1st on Stones Throw. Following “Confessions,” the first single from Athena, “Glorious”, co-produced by Wilma Archer, builds on the album’s overarching theme of duality and features a verse…
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Industrial-tinged, true crime inspired electronic duo SKYND will play their first London headline show with an exclusive performance at Islington Electrowerkz on December 5th following amazing performances at Wacken, Download and Great Escape Festivals this summer and support dates with Rob Zombie. SKYND recently released their second EP ‘Chapter II’, further exploring the darkest and…
Former US Marine coming to from New Orleans, JayQ seamlessly combines hip-hop and pop to make music that embraces the joys and pains of life. His authentic, raw style, combined with his deep, sensual vocals, commands and focuses your attention; the enigma, however, that is JayQ, draws you in deep, implores you to explore and…
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“her most striking music, as evidenced by her new album’s smoky new title track.” – The 405 Bird Call, the musical project from Chiara Angelicola, has released a brand new single titled, “Soliloquy.” Angelicola adds, “In Soliloquy, I discovered that in order to deeply change my sense of self and belonging on this earth, I…
