Feature stories and artist interviews
Singer-Songwriter Annie Fitzgerald’s Spellbound music video follows an encampment of traveling artists using vivid dream-like imagery to capture the song from her 2018 release, You & Me & the Sun. Drawing on magic, ritual and the elements, the enchanting representation celebrates finding freedom and connection in nature, and the flowering of spring. Annie Fitzgerald’s music…
YG UNLEASHES NEW VIDEO FOR “STOP SNITCHIN” FOLLOWING ITS BOACHELLA DEBUT LIFE share new video for ‘Moral Fibre’ Following the release of their new single ‘Moral Fibre’, which was recently b-listed on BBC 6 Music and earned plaudits from the likes of, BBC Radio 1, Radio X, NME Radio, DIY, Dork, Gigwise and more, Hull…
Gambling is deeply rooted in American culture. Americans have a century-long affair with gambling, particularly since most popular casino games (such as poker and slot machines) originated in the US. Other games like roulette and blackjack easily caught on with the US population. The glitz and glamour of casino life have also attracted denizens of…
It’s quite easy for members of today’s generation to get wrapped up in the social vortex that surrounds them. It seems that everyone is concerned with their social metrics; rather than a personal connection, relevancy and popularity are what they’re after. Who isn’t tired of their own generation and this way of life? New Jersey…
Sara Lew releases artful new single ‘Same Old People’ It’s called “Same Old People” and is a catchy indie rock song about repeatting patterns in relationships, with transverse guitar- and synth-melodies that cross each other under a prominent and narrative vocal. PA post-rock quartet Heron announce widescreen ‘Sun Release’ LP Heron is a four-piece musical…
Heathcote Hill’s “Save The Ones You Love” begins with a melancholy, piano-driven groove. Lyrically, the song starts by questioning the validity of dreams. Then on the chorus, it advises: “It’s a wicked world/Save the ones you love.” Both musically and lyrically, this is an overtly emotional recording. Sure, it’s unlikely this is some sort of…
Social media plays a significant role in the lives of post millennial teens and tweens. These socializing platforms introduce and connect them with people across the world; boost their self-confidence and enhance their learning. However, the social media also holds several dangers for younger children. The unsupervised and excessive use of social networking platforms may…
Philadelphia, PA indie punk band Mannequin Pussy have announced their new album Patience, due June 21 on Epitaph. This is the follow-up to their 2016 release Romantic and the band’s Epitaph debut. The third full-length from Mannequin Pussy, Patience is an album fascinated with the physical experience of the body, its songs tracking the movements…
Spring is here, and we need some music to accompany the change in season – something light, and sexy, radiant as an April morning, and as promising as the first warm nights. Just in time, something magnificent has blown in on the gentle breeze: I C U U C ME PT II, the latest project…
ENTERFIRE – single “A thousand voices” from album “Slave of time”. Enterfire is a London based band formed by Niki B, a Greek/British guitarist and vocalist born in 1996. The band has influences from the modern thrash metal world but also aims to mix in progressive and melodic sounds. From the very beginning the band…
Too Much Saturn go for a powerful poppy sound on the passionate “Blame Game”. With a positively timeless sound the track evolves in such a careful way. Effortlessly bringing together the singer-songwriter tradition alongside indie rock, firmly anchored by power pop. Lyrics explore the difficulties that come with a relationship and the pratfalls involved with…
Woodfish’s “Damn Thing” is one funky slice of music. The trio’s nucleus is comprised of brothers Steve Kalorin, who plays bass, and Dominic Kalorin, the act’s drummer. “Damn Thing” is, if nothing else, a jam. You may want to think of it has a Tower of Power track, albeit without the horns. Rock music is…
Jett Kwong Entitled ‘Away’ Born in Denver, Colorado artist Jett Kwong was introduced to singing at just five years old. Since then, she has gone on to perform and teach around the globe, lighting up venues from Shanghai to Berlin. Jett found her home in Los Angeles, California, where she now captivates audiences with her…
Obviously, it’s the actors who get the most attention in the world of movies and television, but a lot of work goes into the creation of all those household names. A talent manager plays an integral role in the film and television industry, and some Hollywood stars would have never been discovered without them. Well…
At a time when isolationism and ideological inward-looking, seem to be gripping the western world with greater effect every day, Kettle of Kites are a band unafraid to break the curve. With its constituent members hailing from Scotland, England, Belgium and Italy, Kettle of Kites gaze far beyond the borders of Earth and transfix upon…
Baltimore Maryland-bred Music Artist/Producer/Songwriter “Left Lane Skrilla” delivers a compelling style, lyrics, vocals and sound as he slowly but surely grabs the attention of others musically. A man of many titles who was introduced to music at a young age. Left Lane took to the creative rush that he received from creating melody and music…
Pioneering Iranian rapper Tohi continues his remarkable ascent to international fame with ‘Out the Box’ In order to protect himself from the authorities, he fled to Dubai where he honed his skills as a performer, writer and producer, his songs achieving huge success in the region, leading to ten number one hits. His success transferred…
In more than a decade of creating electronic music together, David Reed and Chad Cisneros of Tritonal have kept themselves impressively busy. Progressive house, electro house, trance future bass – they’ve made killer records in all of these genres and demonstrated their production versatility and songwriting mastery. They’ve topped the Beatport charts, crashed into the…
Official Video for “On My Way Home” – Premieres live on Tuesday, 4/22 @ 10pm If you would like to catch the premiere of the video live, you can click the link below at 10pm this Tuesday night or go to The Grave Jinglers’ Facebook page and the video will be first on the timeline.…
Life on the road used to be the calling card of vagabonds and traveling musicians. In many ways, this rings true to this day as many a successful musician is required to tour for the sake of promotion and improvement of their performance-craft. In order to stay physically and mentally formidable through this grueling process,…
EMERGING R&B SOULSTRESS ALEXIS ROBERTS EXCLUSIVELY PREMIERES “DEEPER” VISUALS ON RATED RNB Last Friday, Atlanta based r&b singer Alexis Roberts made her official introduction to the world as she released her debut single “Deeper,” the first single off her upcoming EP, due out later this Summer. Today she exclusively premiered the visuals on Ratedrnb.com. Quickly…
A luxurious sound wafts from the silky-smooth style of Emex’s “Hello” (ft. YCee). Truly lush, the piece draws from the softest impulses of R&B, electro, and pop. Completely immersive the whole track simply washes over the listener. Vocals opt for a gentle, tender approach serving as the heart and soul of the piece. From these…
Polynove Pole – release lyric video for “On The Edge Of The Abyss” Ukrainian melodic doom/death metal band Polynove Pole release new official lyric video for “On The Edge Of The Abyss”, song taken from self-titled mini-album. Michael Ray Readies “Her World or Mine” Following 3rd No. 1 Michael Ray may be on the highest…
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pronoun gains fresh perspective on new song, “sadie” | debut album out 5/24 One woman band pronoun (Alyse Vellturo) gains a new perspective and is ready to move forward on her new song, “sadie”. The song is the last one to be released before she drops her debut album i’ll show you stronger, on…
After some light musical experimentation, Raised On TV realized there was a potential future in the tunes they made for fun. The days of playing in the garage were no more: it was time to get serious. The trio consists of Ryan Weiss and brothers Keaton Rogers and Kacey Greenwood. They’ve already released an EP…
Sure, staying on top of your game means running the streets, night and day, rain or shine. Maribased1’s output has proven he’s no stranger to that life. But a true hustler knows that you gotta play as hard as you work, to keep your haters hating and sweating how you’re living. One look at his…
Carriers shares “Patience” via CoS | feat. Bryan (The National) + John (Afghan Whigs) The track premiered in an Origins piece with Consequence of Sound where the band’s Curt Kiser detailed, “Overall it’s about appreciating what we have and remaining present, while still being able to have an honest perspective of the past and our…
Music in general has no boundaries or walls to separate any kind of creativity, be it by an individual or a group. One specific style of music would be Christian music or rather the worship genre. Even though the general public is not so in tune with this type of music it has blown up…
Corinne Cook isn’t one to wallow. Oh, she’s spent her time coping with heartbreak – but these days, she’s not dwelling on past mistakes. Instead, she’s giving herself a week to get over her break-ups, and after that, she’s on to more important stuff. “One Box of Tissues” is all she’s allowing herself – because…
SKIP MARLEY RETURNS WITH NEW SONG “THAT’S NOT TRUE” FT. DAMIAN “JR. GONG” MARLEY Skip Marley, the Island Records reggae prodigy for a new generation, gets a head-start on 4/20 tomorrow, with the release of his new song “That’s Not True” featuring Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley (his uncle, and youngest son of Rasta icon Bob…
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“Don’t be fooled by the of-the-moment pop sound: The 24-year-old singer’s debut album is the showcase for a refreshingly original perspective….High Highs to Low Lows…is compelling in its movement between sultry, charismatic bops and moody, melancholy slow-burners….each song a vehicle for a different part-sensual, depressed, cocky, homesick, in love-of the same whole.” – PITCHFORK High…
Sada Baby & OMB Peezy Team Up For “One Me” OMB Peezy teamed up with breakout artist, Sada Baby for their collaborative banger, “One Me.” Peezy also announced his new mixtape, Preacher to the Streets coming April 26th, which is currently available for pre-save. SHERYL CROW AND JOHNNY CASH DUET OUT NOW Nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner…
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Following the success of PLS&TY’s new single “Motives”, which peaked at #1 position of iTunes US Electronic charts, the Miami based artist releases a brand new cinematic spectacle. The narrative follows a young, modern day Bonnie and Clyde on the run from the police in a road trip through the desert. The concept showcases the…
A huge amount of energy flows through the hard-edged Pop Hip-Hop style of Farrah Frostt’s “Not In The Mood”. The song is produced by Sam Sneed (formerly Death Row Records) who produced Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and others. The slick video is Directed by Rock Davis (DJ Khaled and P. Diddy), Itchy…
INJURY RESERVE ANNOUNCES DEBUT LP Injury Reserve is art scene shit stirrers and with the release of each new video we’re witnessing it in real time; just one of the many reasons influential A&R Kyambo “Hip Hop” Joshua signed them to their new label home. The new single and video for “Koruna & Lime” directed…
Formed in a basement in Kommetjie, a small surf town on the southern tip of Africa, Diamond Thug combine Sub-Saharan rhythms with indie pop dreamscapes, with a vitality and energy bursting from the seams of each track that becomes juxtaposed with melancholic themes. Lead singer Chantel Van T’s luscious vocals wash over layers of guitar,…
Citizens Announce New Album Fear, Out 5/3 Speaking to the message behind “Looking Up”, the band said, “A song for taking back the power of outlook. Who says we can’t choose optimism over pessimism? One by one a chorus is forming of smiling faces dancing in gold.” Joe Kaplow // “Time Spent In Between” LP…
