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Mahawam straddles a line between technician and artist. A means to process both the trauma and joy at the intersection of Black queer identity, their work as a producer and vocalist serves as a study in the ways that intersection informs cultural and personal progress. Mahawam’s new EP ‘Is An Island’ serves multifaceted explorations of…
SQUEEZE announces “The Difford And Tilbrook Songbook 2019” USA tour Squeeze (www.squeezeofficial.com/) are announcing the American leg of “The Difford And Tilbrook Songbook 2019” tour that will see the UK legends play their extensive list of hits as well as rare, lesser-known gems from their back catalogue and solo careers. Squeeze Men’s Single Life Zakk…
Platinum Award-winning producer/engineer, Matt Warren has been in the industry for over 25 years. With multiple credits on his resume, Matt has worked in all genres of music including Dance, Rock, Pop, and R&B. Matt has recorded artists for numerous major labels including, RCA, Blue Note, Capitol Records & Bad Boy. “How Do I Love…
JOYOUS WOLF Release New Single “Place In Time” Southern California based Rock band JOYOUS WOLF has released the first two singles off of their upcoming EP, Place in Time, “Quiet Heart” and “Place In Time,” which is due out 4/19 via Roadrunner Records. Kim Viera Releases New Single “Here For Ya” Today The track is…
When last we saw Gianluca Gibbons and Hannah Eggen of HEЯITAGE, the pair of Bermudians was looking fresh on Santee Street in the heart of Los Angeles’s boisterous Fashion District. That was the setting of the gorgeous video for “Speak Life,” their cover version of the Damian Marley hit, and it suited the style-conscious musicians…
Fellow Robot release new single “So What” off forthcoming sophomore album “So What” is featured on The Robot’s Guide to Music Vol. 2 which drops on April 24th. THE CHAINSMOKERS RELEASE NEW TRACK “KILLS YOU SLOWLY” Grammy Award-winning artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their new track “Kills You Slowly” today via Disruptor Records /…
Rising from the silence like the first rays of a morning sunlight creeping over the horizon, a dangerously mischievous bass comes storming into the fold in the first few moments of Neko X James’ “Automatic,” which is available everywhere that independent music is sold and streamed this March 29th. In the distance, snapping fingers start…
“I do bad things for the sake of good times I don’t regret / Call me what you will, I’m in it for the thrill, I’m just selfish / I need redemption,” the sisters harmonize over a starry synth and electronic textures, producing a resounding strength from the two who are not afraid to let…
TOM & COLLINS GIVE NEW LIFE TO A CLASSIC IN THEIR NEW SINGLE “DON’T DREAM IT’S OVER” MORGXN RELEASES NEW SONG “HOLY WATER” Over the past two years, morgxn has been not so quietly releasing new music which culminated in a debut album, vital, (released May 2018 ) and a lush, acoustic EP vital :…
(Akin Busari) is a Nigerian born singer and songwriter. The talented artist pushes the boundaries of music by mixing R&B, Hip Hop, and Reggae with his African roots; Àkin is a one-of-a-kind musician whose diverse background has helped him perfect an original voice that parallels his unique sound. Raised in a family of sixteen children,…
Fragile Animals release second EP ‘Only Shallow//Only More’ Today, Sunshine Coast’s dream pop purveyors Fragile Animals are thrilled to release their new, second EP ‘Only Shallow//Only More’. The EP has already been preceded by two warmly embraced singles in ‘Landing’ and ‘Come Down’ and will follow with a tour to support. Makeshift Parachutes share new…
Incorporating clever combinations of pop and R&B instrumentation with undeniable vocal charm, Melbourne duo FRANCO return with confidence, dropping new single ‘MONEY OVER MATTER’ on us as the countdown to their highly anticipated debut self-titled EP officially gets started. The musical project from vocalist Natalie Slade and acclaimed producer and percussionist Plutonic Lab first introduced…
Experience the SWEET CANDY POWER of SHONEN KNIFE – “Dizzy” Premieres on FLOOD Magazine After decades of making music and touring the world, it’s common to see the tribulations of life weighing down on an artist and their songwriting. Yet, Shonen Knife, hurtling towards their fourth decade of international fame, are once again proving their…
After a successful launch at St Petersburg’s original listening room, Hideaway Café, Route 1 moves to the North East with an intimate show in Brooklyn. Route 1 is a concept designed with East Coast songwriters in mind, to help artists meet their career goals by providing them with events and a platform designed for sharing…
Acoustic guitar strings gallop out of our speakers in the wicked slow motion opening salvo that serves as our gateway into the magical sonic windstorm that is “Fire in the Sky,” the all-new single from the incomparable Ashley Delima. Their echo drifts into the ethers and seems to linger in the atmosphere long after Delima…
TALE OF US’ AFTERLIFE RETURNS TO HÏ IBIZA 2019 PLUS OPENING LINE UP World-renowned DJ and production duo Tale Of Us return to Hï Ibiza for the forthcoming 2019 season with their acclaimed series Afterlife. Ben Klock, Maceo Plex, Marcel Dettmann, Mind Against, Rødhåd, Stephan Bodzin and Vaal will join the duo to kick off…
This is DORO’s 20th album – and it’s arriving just in time for her 35th live stage anniversary! And yet it’s not just these two great anniversaries that make »Forever Warriors, Forever United« a truly extraordinary album. It’s also not just the fact that the metal queen is releasing her very first double album. No,…
SOWFLO’s New LP “New Shoes” Lands at #3 on Billboard Reggae Chart Naples, FL reggae/rock group SOWFLO are celebrating a stellar first week with their latest LP “New Shoes”, which landed at #3 on Billboard’s Reggae chart. for Skope: Gryffin and SLANDER team up on “All You Need To Know” [Darkroom/Geffen] Great prelude to to…
Estrella Morente and the Flamenco Legends continue to tour the world to growing audiences. Rosalia’s flamenco-pop hybrid won critical plaudits in 2018. Then there’s the Spanish-Canadian singer-songwriter Nancy Ruth, whose audacious fusion of jazz, Latin music, experimental rock, and flamenco has made her a force to be reckoned with. Flamenco is having a moment –…
Brit Daniels Releases Hypnotizing Moody Pop Anthem “Deja Vu” Rising Nashville pop darling Brit Daniels is diving deep into her feelings with her new single “Deja Vu,” out everywhere today. Packed with Summer-ready atmospheric beats, relatable lyricism, and hypnotic pop vocals, Brit Daniel’s new single is a song you’ll be eager to throw on repeat.…
What do you get when you take a classically trained actress and singer and add punk nuances and raw-sounding rock guitars? Kalliopi, that’s what. Initially starting as an actress, studying drama in Athens and London, playing lead parts in numerous theater productions, she worked her way up as a singer from piano restaurants to clubs…
When somebody says, ‘It’s cut and dried,” there’s a finality to such a statement. It’s not open for debate, and there’s no alternative solutions. The hand of cards has been played decisively and the game’s all over. There’s similar feeling of finality to folksinger Ren Daversa’s “Cut and Dried” single from her Saltwater album. Daversa…
For those artists whose music takes a hefty page from the book of legends that paved the way for their craft, toeing the fine line between imitation and homage can be as difficult as walking a tightrope wire high above city streets, but that just can’t be said of The Voice’s DR King. King’s new…
Spindly string grooves slip into focus as “You’re the Reason I Drink” ushers us into Steel Blossoms’ all-new, self-titled album. The poppy swing that drives the rhythm is soon merged with a country-colored melody from the backing band sitting behind Sara Zebley and Hayley Prosser, and we quickly find that trying to resist the urge…
A Familiar Story The dream is well and truly alive. The band is going from strength to strength and you’re just waiting for that big break. You’re desperate to be in the right place at the right time, in front of the right crowd with the right guy there, front and center. It’s a feeling…
Matt Nakoa is a talented singer/songwriter who has gone from rural living under the stars to big city dreams afar. Nakoa is a skillful player & vocalist who has such catchy style of music. A new album was just released titled ‘Casting Shadows’ and already receiving rave reviews! The breakout single, “Touch & Go”, will…
Despite the fact that the popularity of turntables began in the distant 80s and then they were very quickly replaced by CD players, the phenomenon of the second wave of vinyl trend has hit the modern music industry like a storm. Even youngsters claim that listening to even modern music on the turntable is much…
ALEXANDRA STRÉLISKI – Announces UK live dates + Shares ‘Le Nouveau Départ’ live session Today, Alexandra Stréliski—beloved by the Quebec public since the release of INSCAPE—maintains her stride by announcing new concert dates in Europe. Aside from the Coeur de Pirate dates she’s supporting in France and Switzerland, Stréliski just announced concerts in London and…
Nacida en Santiago, Republica Dominicana, Luchy DR (Diamante Real) lleva la música en sus venas, ya que viene de una familia talentosa y su amor por la música comenzó a muy temprana edad. Su Tía Belkys Concepción, fue la creadora original y pianista del grupo femenino de merengue “Las Chicas Del Can”. Luchy lanza el…
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Country Rocker Damhnait Doyle Shares New Single “Better Life” Available Mar 29 Toronto-based country rocker Damnhait Doyle (pronounced DAV-Net) takes a highly personal look at all of the elements of adoption—the adoption of her own daughter–with striking conviction and a trademark commanding vocal performance. The song will be released digitally on March 29 and her…
Sometimes we need a little rebellion or even just a wake-up call. Progressive metal/rock band Source can help with that. Formed in Boulder, CO in 2013, Source’s music is an expression of perception and emotion, human adventures, and “the beauty of all that is.” The trio consists of Ben Gleason, Justin Mirarck, and Riley Selleck,…
Brighton’s Luvia is back with new single ‘Hunted’. Marrying the raw attitude of Mazzy Star with the melancholic pop sensibilities of Billie Eilish, the newcomer has already been turning heads with appearances at The Great Escape, 2000trees & Liverpool Sound City. Luvia’s haunting cinematic pop provides the perfect sonic landscape for her emotive storytelling. Her…
FRVRKIKO is versatile rapper/ song writer that stands out in this day and age. Bringing thought provoking lyrics with a hook to keep you glued and wanting more. Born in Jacksonville, Florida he got his start by studying the game and approaching it with a DIY mentality. From booking his own shows and selling tickets…
Emeli Sandé Shares Official Video For “Sparrow” ANNOUNCING: William Brittelle’s “Spiritual America” New Amsterdam and Nonesuch Records release composer William Brittelle’s album Spiritual America on May 3, 2019. The album features acclaimed American rock duo Wye Oak, Grammy–winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus, and Grammy-nominated chamber orchestra Metropolis Ensemble, performing a genre-fluid electro-acoustic song cycle written by…
Perth is a big city with a long musical tradition, but it’s very far away from anywhere else: it’s separated from the cosmopolitan centers of Australia by a vast outback, and from Asia and Africa by thousands of miles of Indian Ocean. The word about the best bands in town can take a little while…
Matthew Garrod nails the perfect pop-rock track in ‘This Town’ EP out April 26th Matthew has managed to make an excellent and very polished indie, pop-rock EP called ‘Canyons’ and we can now share with you the lead track called ‘This Town’. When we sat down to go over the songs, I have to say…
RL: https://theintoits.com/ Classical guitar strings pepper an airy rhythm as we descend upon “High in Space,” the first track in Jas Frank & the Intoits’ new album, The Girl from Cherry Valley, and they offer us a glimpse into the beautiful chaos that the record will treat us to in the nine songs that follow.…
In 2016, those who did not know them yet would discover Hyphen Hyphen on the France Music Awards stage for an explosive performance of the single “Just Need Your Love”. The group had just won the Best New Live Act Award. A logical coronation for the young 25-year old French artists, who have become masters…
Right from the get-go in the new single “Emoji,” Alex Dutty is spinning us in a hundred different directions with a swirling bassline skewed with acrylic textures emanating from his vicious vocal. The lyric video for the song plays out like a fireworks display littered with the verses slipping from Dutty’s lips in real-time, and…
