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dodie shares her latest single and video for “Boys Like You”. The song is about the addictive power play within an unhealthy relationship. Speaking on the single dodie states, “I wrote ‘Boys Like You’ in two parts. The verses and chorus I wrote when I was enjoying exploring the game in the power play of…
Hard rock and crossover metal veterans, LIFE OF AGONY, are set to release their critically acclaimed new album, The Sound of Scars, on October 11, 2019 with Napalm Records. Following the hit singles, Scars, and the recently premiered Lay Down, the NYC-based icons have just unleashed a brutal as hell track before The Sound of…
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Radio Drive’s In The Light hearkens back, in many respects, to early work from The Cars. The songs are endearingly concise, much like The Cars’ debut album. At its best, as on “Moving On,” Radio Drive featuring Kevin Gullickson even sounds like vintage, mid-Sixties Beatles – especially this track’s earworm electric guitar riff. Where In…
LA based singer-songwriter Wes Reeve reveals her third single today in stunning offering ‘ Waited For Your Call’. Displaying Reeve’s dreamlike vocals over an otherworldly arrangement, the track serves as a gorgeous third offering from an artist who has quickly turned heads with her unique style. Speaking on the release, Wes Reeve states: Imagine a…
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Acclaimed NYC indie rockers Longwave are back from a 10-year hiatus with another new song “If We Ever Live Forever” out today on all digital music services. The title track can be found on the band’s upcoming fifth album If We Ever Live Forever, due October 25th on indie label Bodan Kuma Recordings. Pre-save the…
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Out of the darkness and into the light, the Toronto Tabla Ensemble begin their new single “Dream Symposium” in a haze of disharmonic percussion, a synchronized melody beckoning us into the mudslide of beats without warning us of what might lay on the other side of its thick wall of sound. The drums run head-first…
“I often gravitate towards the beauty and the break in Country music, probably why it’s always been my dream to experience the realness of life so openly. Writing ‘I Hope You’re Happy Now’ with Luke Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Randy Montana brought up sadness from the past but I truly hope there is happiness now.…
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Eddy Lee Ryder is an artist who demands attention. After her years as a singer-songwriter residing in New York City, she has some tales to tell, and some music worth hearing. Taking inspiration from her predecessors, including Stevie Nicks and Kate Bush, it’s easy to see how such a singer would stand out from the…
Carla Williams, the songstress that captured New Release Today’s “Indie Artist to Watch” in March 2019, released her latest single He’s Love today on Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon and Google Play. This brassy, AC/pop single finds Carla owning the feelings that she has for her partner in a feverish tune that showers listeners with her…
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Nova Miller takes listeners on a time travel with her bop “Do It To Myself” – listen here. The single, which is about one recognizing their own toxic behavior, showcases Nova’s retro pop sound. Although the message may be perceived as dark, Nova see’s her musical purpose as positive and is determined to be the…
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Today, Korean-American R&B artist Audrey releases the official music video for “Paper” via Arista Records. Arriving on the heels of her critically praised single, “Time” and its accompanying video directed by Grammy-nominated director, Emma Westenberg (“PYNK” by Janelle Monae), “Paper” was co-directed by Audrey herself and Idlehouse. Audrey says, “The video rooted from the idea…
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Indie pop powerhouse Dearly channels heartache in new single “Forget Your Love,” out TODAY. Previously known as Amanda Jones, Dearly dropped her debut single “Get With You Alone” (produced by Caleb Turman and Austin Bello) in May of 2018, racking up a cool 120,000+ Spotify streams, and gaining pop notoriety on her social media accounts.…
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An advocate for teen issues, Anna Cole’s music and natural likeability has seen her audience grow exponentially worldwide. Working with some of the top music producers in the industry on her latest tracks, including her single, No Regrets, with Austin Leeds (Avicii, Sasha), Anna has already released the single Runaway earlier in 2019, along with…
What you don’t know about TV show production could instantly change the way you watch your favorite shows. Every sitcom, drama, reality show and primetime competitive showdown brings together small armies of diversely talented, focused individuals behind the scenes to entertain millions of viewers each season. Even before the lights are lit and the cameras…
Norwegian artist SKAAR has shared her new single, ‘Five Times’, via Warner Music. An intoxicating blend of captivating production and infectious vocals, the track is a powerful critique of unequal attitudes towards women, and was produced by Swedish duo MadFun. Building through pulsating verses that set a passionately derisive tone through cutting lyricism, the track…
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The dark, cold, impenetrable forests of southern Norway consist of miles upon miles of howling, unforgiving isolation, surrounded by an endless, frozen, angry sea. The members of viseMènn have emerged from months locked inside their recording studio deep within their homeland with their latest melody-drenched pop-rock earworm, “Give It All Up.” viseMènn translates to –…
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“Reekoe” born Joshua Washington is age 15 yrs old. “Reekoe” started singing at age 6 yrs old and released a single entitled “God Is On My Side” at the age 10 yrs old. https://www.instagram.com/im.reekoe/ Reekoe writes his own lyrics, plays the piano and the Baritone French horn. He loves rapping, singing, dancing and hanging out…
A stunner of an opening strum officially welcomes us into Yours Truly, Me…’s first song, “Woe Is Me,” and singer/guitar-slinger Alex Lopez will use the next four and a half minutes that follow to show us how powerful a blues melody he can pump out when he gets into a sexy groove with the bass. This…
Remember your high school crush? Remember being wildly infatuated, head over heels in love, but not knowing the first thing to say? Unless you were a very uncommon teenager, you’ve had that experience. Chances are, no matter how far removed you are from high school, those emotions are still pretty fresh in your mind. And…
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Ian Bouras has been a fixture on the New York City music scene for almost two decades now and, despite medical problems, shows no signs of slowing down or allowing his creativity to be stifled in any respect. His latest release A Chipmunk’s Interpretation of Space is another instrumental release using guitar looping as the basis for…
Working remotely has its advantages, such as fewer diversions, no transport expenses, a quiet working atmosphere, among others. Although working from home is comfortable and time-saving, it has its challenges. There are situations when you find your children distracting, and you don’t have a spare office space to tuck yourself into. In such cases, changing…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence has unveiled new single “Navy Blue” – her second release via Atlantic/Gold Tooth Records. Written/produced alongside Andrew Watt, Ryan Tedder, Ali Tamposi and Charlie Puth, “Navy Blue” meshes a mounting bassline with Lawrence’s signature captivating vocals. The sonically simplistic and intimate track continues to set the tone for Lawrence’s forthcoming sophomore…
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Swedish singer Zikai has released her brand new single ‘Liquor Kisses’ through Warner Music. ‘Liquor Kisses’ is an empowering R&B pop anthem. It sees Zikai celebrate independence and positivity with her bold vocals and lyricism, which call to mind the likes of Rihanna, Mabel and Ariana Grande. Regarding the single Zikai says, “I show a…
The sounds of Canada’s best indie artists have been shaking up the States quite a bit lately, and after listening to the new single from Jeremy Rice, it isn’t difficult for me to understand why at all. Rice has been described by some as one of the premier melodic pop singers in his scene, and…
British indie-rock band Amber Run today release their third studio album, Philophobia. It’s a record that explores the core of human connection. It’s honest, it’s hard-hitting, and it’s uplifting. The band have just finished a series of European dates and are set for a huge UK & US tour which includes The Roundhouse in London…
Themed concerts encourage concert-goers to rally around a unifying theme for the night–whether it’s to save the earth or promoting awareness for LGBTQIA+ issues. Bands interested in going the extra mile in an upcoming show should consider choosing a theme that allows them to connect to their audience (and the world at large), in a…
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