Feature stories and artist interviews
If you are serious about your music, then protecting it should be your first priority. Professional creators, artists, musicians, and writers often hire experts and patent, copyright, or trademark items to keep others from using the property without paying for it. We talk about a few things you want to do if you plan to…
Gerald Toto | new video French-Antillean Gérald Toto has released a new video for ‘Away Alive’ the latest BBC 6Music and Worldwide FM-supported single lifted from his new album ‘Sway’, out now via Nø Førmat) and written, performed and produced single-handedly by Gérald. Watch here. One of ‘Sway’’s most languid, transportive moments (with lyrics written…
The artsy visual, directed by Embryo, finds the red-haired beauty flaunting her avant-garde style against colorful backdrops and getting up close with her shirtless male co-stars. “Having a visual that matches the creative vibrancy of your music is all an artist could ask for,” says iyla, who counts Michael Jackson, Adele, and Imogen Heap among…
URL: https://billabernathy.com/ Like a whistling wind cutting through long tall grass on a hot summer day, the gilded harmony that powers “Can’t Go Back” is soft and delicate on the surface but intimidatingly strong if observed from the right vantage point. The shrewd country-rock song acts as the leadoff track in Bill Abernathy’s new album Crossing…
The theatrical components of Davie Simmons’ “Angel Music Lover” are apparent from the first. It isn’t any surprise considering the song is included as one of the centerpieces for his musical screenplay Finding David, but it is wonderful to encounter a songwriting sensibility so keen, in concert with collaborators Andy Camp and Esa Lehti, to provoke our…
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jademassentoff/ “Depression” by Jade Massentoff, aka Jade, the new single produced by Stephen Wrench and promoted by Musik And Film to worldwide radio, is a downright masterstroke of music which defies the static norm structures of Adult Contemporary songwriting standards. Jade is also a dancer, so her soulful R&B vocal approach goes above and…
A lush, shimmering sonic introduction leads us into the airy opening bars of Norm Adams and Julia Robertson’s “My Kinda Christmas,” when suddenly, out of nowhere, a furious drum kit comes alive and nudges us into a sultry vocal that is as fresh as a newly fallen snow. Robertson lays an opulent melody on us…
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/album/7JKXmUmyvfQg3OVj8QmOKA A beating kick drum pushes and shoves its way out of dim silence, resisting any attempts to smother its bold march as it grows larger than the scope of stereo audio can even capture. Voices rise from the ethers and seep through the echo of the percussion. Suddenly we collapse with the rhythm…
Watsky Shares New Song “Mean Ass Drunk” | New LP Coming in 2019 The track is the third new song released by Watsky this year and comes on the heels of his Welcome To The Family Tour, which wrapped up earlier this month on the West Coast. In addition to to “Mean Ass Drunk,” he…
Baby Fuzz Drops New Video Baby FuzZ is the alias of Brandon Lowry, who is a songwriter, record producer and recording artist. This video is a pop/alt/glam-rock masterpiece and follows previous video, “Disneyland,” which received major nods from Flaunt Magazine, Pop Justice, Hilly Dilly and more. In a macabre yet fun punk influenced anthem, “Burial,”…
Moon Panda, the moniker under which Californian songwriter Maddy Myers and Danish guitarist Gustav Moltke collaborate – have announced a brand new single ‘Gun’ to follow their critically acclaimed debut track ‘Rabbit’ released earlier in the year. ‘Gun’ has been described by KALTBLUT as “deliciously woozy” and will be released tomorrow (Nov 16th) on boutique…
Within Chris Jamison’s thematic repertoire, new single Faith. Hope. Love. is something of an anomaly. Marking a breakdown in Jamison’s humbly playful exterior, it shows the young singer-songwriter – the third place runner-up on season 7 of The Voice – getting serious, expressing fear and grief through the lens of shared trauma. “It’s one thing…
At age 16, Justin Roberts has turned himself into a social media mogul. As a businessman at a young age, he has worked his way up to the top of the viral streaming charts as well as being at the forefront of one of the biggest YouTube channels of today: Team 10. Collaborating with Jake…
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Sydney Ranee’ has always had a passion for music. Influenced heavily by artists such as Chaka Khan, Jamiroquai, Amy Winehouse and Prince. Sydney studied music at performing arts schools in Los Angeles and Seattle. She received her Bachelors Degree in Music from Cornish College of the Arts.Sydney is…
1990s underground metal legends The Clay People make a colossus return with a new album – out this week! Highly-acclaimed alt-metal/heavy rock band The Clay People, who have taken many forms over the years experimenting with many styles and sounds, are back with the much-anticipated release of their new album Demon Hero and Other Extraordinary…
Robert DeLong Unveils Video for Ricky Reed Prod. Single + Announces 2019 Tour Robert’s impressive live show has grown with the addition of two new band members and well as adding a laser harp to his live repertoire. Blended Magazine said of the raucous NYC show at Bowery Ballroom, “DeLong proved to deliver a performance…
First thing that comes to mind when I see Zebulon Krol is that this artist has a very interstellar name & presence right off the bat. Well, beam me up Krol because your music has a sort of gravitational pull after listening to “Hate To Say”. I have to say that Zebulon is shooting for…
Getting creative inspiration as a musician can sometimes be tough. If you’re a devoted musician who is stuck in a creative rut, however, there are various strategies that can get you out of it right away. Don’t be afraid to do anything you can to get your mind moving in the right direction. Creativity is…
As her current single “Hurts Like Hell” continues to be added to radio stations across the country, independent pop singer-songwriter Madison Beer has unveiled the accompanying music video featuring Offset today. Working alongside director Mike Harris, Beer executive produced and co-wrote the creative for the video, which was shot in Simi Valley. The video makes…
SECOND SINGLE FROM ‘CREED II’ SOUNDTRACK “MANTRA” BY KENDRICK LAMAR & PHARRELL WILLIAMS Mike WiLL Made-It has shared the second single from his original motion picture soundtrack for Creed II — “Mantra” by multi-Grammy Award-winning artists Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams. Creed II, the latest installment in the legendary Rocky saga and starring Michael B.…
Happy Wednesday to all, it is so good to see you all here. Today we have a first as we get to chat with Boo Radley on their honeymoon. This musical matrimony is really inspiring as Boo Radley talks to us about their new album ‘More Than Meets The Eye’ and video to help victims…
Ra Ra Riot’s Wes Miles Stops by Billboard to Perform | Listen to New Song “This Time Of Year” Now! The track, which was produced by duo Kieran Menzies and Dean Reid (Lana Del Rey, Kesha, Dua Lipa) and mixed by Dave Emery (The Killers, HAIM, Liam Gallagher), is the band’s first since 2016’s LP…
Roddrix is a Native New York Brooklyn Boy born and raised. Been singing and playing the piano since the age of 5 Roddrix is no stranger to music and sound must gel together to make harmony. Roddrix grew up listening to many genres of music but his biggest influence came from the ones that fed…
A well produced song and crispy clear country vocals, Ohio-based singer songwriter Richard Lynch’s latest song Pray on the Radio is commercially ready to go mainstream and appeal to a wider audience of all ages. He doesn’t shy away from talking about God and his relationship with Him through his music. The lyrics are precise…
Like a bat out of hell, Adrian Conner has rocked and rolled throughout her entire existence. Refusing to hold anything back, she allows her voice to take her to places the world has only heard about through word of mouth. She bares her soul with her raw, edgy unstoppable confidence that can be felt through…
The video for Blue Stone’s latest single, “Chasing Helium,” may look like a dream sequence, but this right here is a much-needed wake-up call. When everything feels so push-pull, the blissed-out images of “Chasing Helium” are a reminder that sometimes it’s ok to take a moment and sit out the struggle. Blue Stone is the…
With so many young up-and-coming singer/songwriters in the Pop/Alternative world nowadays, it takes real genuine talent to stand out amongst the crowd and have the music world take notice. But that was just the case for Angelo David, who at only 16 has been writing and producing dynamic new tracks that brought him to performing…
JOJI releases visuals and takes fans on a “TEST DRIVE” of what’s to come his anticipated debut album BALLADS 1, out now. Joji, the multi-talented visionary with a cult following from every corner of the internet, is back once again this time with “TEST DRIVE” the latest since last month’s “SLOW DANCING IN THE DARK”,…
ANGEL DU$T SIGN TO ROADRUNNER RECORDS Baltimore, Maryland’s Angel Du$t have announced their signing to Roadrunner Records and shared two new singles – “Big Ass Love” and “Take Away The Pain” – which are streaming now via The FADER. The surprise singles mark the first new music from Angel Du$t since the release of their…
Wayne Olivieri taps into a bluesy soulful sound with “Music Man”. By opting for a physicality of the sound via the bombastic beat and the way the song evolves gives it a unique edge. Easily the center comes from Wayne Olivieri’s fiery delivery. A great gentleness permeates the whole of ash.OK’s fragile “Holding Sand”. Incorporating…
Hong Kong-born triple threat Jackson Wang is a singer, rapper, and dancer based in South Korea. Jackson Wang is a hugely influential member of the popular K-Pop group GOT7 and the first Chinese artist to win the Next Big Thing Award at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards. Jackson who commands a massive and devoted fan…
Right Here With You by Madelyn Victoria is a for all the ages, gorgeously written and simplistically styled upbeat country tune. With a guitar reminding me of the paradise vibes of Alan Jackson’s and Jimmy Buffett’s It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere with soothing vocals like Amy Winehouse singing with a country twang, the song’s entire composition…
If Phil Collins ever made the jump into a mash of country, blues, and Americana vibes, he would sound just like James Lee Baker and his song Cowtown Blues. His vocals are strong, clear, and persistent. The lyrics keep up the playful mood of the melody. The harmonica is like Baker’s own back-up singer: You…
Mumford & Sons confirm exclusive album screenings in partnership with National Geographic Mumford & Sons will host listening events at movie theatres across North America this Thursday, November 15, allowing a select group of fans exclusive access to their fourth studio album, Delta, on the eve of its release. These screenings—held in Atlanta, Chicago, New…
How do you follow up a video as big as the world? With one that directs the viewer’s gaze to moments of great emotional intimacy. That’s exactly how Tiny Fighter did it. After capturing the attention of thousands with their expansive clip for “New Century” – one that made creative use of a three-hundred-and-sixty-degree camera…
The weather has turned, the leaves are falling, there’s chill in the breeze – here in the Northeast, the warm months are, regrettably behind us. But there’s a place not too far away where it’s always summer: the Yucatan Peninsula. That’s where Nashville pop singer-songwriter C. SHIROCK has taken us in his debut video for…
There is total magic in the ocean…Blissful peace, moody movement, and waves of fun…Some of the best oceanfront properties lie alone Atlantic City, New Jersey, one of the wonders of the great United States of America. Walking up the boardwalk in Atlantic City, the lights, the hustle and bustle, and the sound of laughter fill…
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/skyfactor/ Through harmonic smoke rings and tender percussive clapping arises “A Thousand Sounds,” the title track and first song on Skyfactor’s latest album which serves as a foray into their blistering mixture of bucolic acoustic swing and rock viciousness. A dialogue from within the mind of our lead vocalist sends chills through our body…
Some years back money went from green to blue. So Greg Wilkens, singer/songwriter from south central NJ thought ‘Blew Money’ was a great name for a project where he was the main composer, and had guest appearances from friends peppered throughout. Well that’s what we have here and the seasoning is just right. https://www.hivoltagemusic.com/blew-money The…
Katiejane Garside has come to shore. After disappearing for four years sailing around the world on her boat ‘Iona’, she returns with a brand new album ‘Stone Dress’, out now via One Little Indian. Written with collaborator and producer Chris Whittingham while out at sea, the new album is full of anger, beauty and intensity,…
