Feature stories and artist interviews
On May 25th, Snow Patrol will return with Wildness, their first album in seven years, which finds the band searching for clarity, connection, and meaning, while staying true to the melodic songwriting prowess that brought them to prominence. Wildness taps into something raw and primitive, and lead-singer and songwriter Gary Lightbody says of the album:…
Bonander’s new track is an anthem to empowerment and release from gender coded expectations and obligations. Her second single on Sweden’s Icons Creating Evil Art, this song is for all the female and non-binary people who feel constrained by our current society. With a vocal style reminiscent of Björk and Kate Bush, ‘Quit Everything and…
Part Colombian, part Chinese, and part Sicilian, the multi-cultural maestro known as Tony Valor is here to reach the globe in its entirety with his internationally fused beats, youthful charm, and undeniable accessibility. His new single, “D’Nah Nah (Shaky Bum Bum)” Ft. Zuka flaunts an irresistible rhythm that exhibits a “je ne sais quoi” that’s…
Following the release of their Uh Oh! EP and the conclusion of their second headlining tour last year, Canadian brother sister duo Tennyson share a new visual for “Cry Bird”. The Dario Pena directed visual uses clever CGI to illustrate the playful world they’ve created. It’s the second visual inspired by the song following an…
The award-winning feature documentary, “Mind Over Matter,” with a New York premiere at the 10th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival, March 10-14 during National Disability Awareness Month, tells the unbelievable story of Brandon Mendenhall who was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition that affects movement, coordination and balance. It’s an incurable disorder, and one that…
Theresa Wayman, guitarist and vocalist of critically acclaimed rock quartet Warpaint, unveils her solo project TT with new song “Love Leaks” today. Listen to the track, produced by Wayman and her brother Ivan Wayman. LoveLaws, the debut album from TT, is set for release May 18 on Wayman’s own label LoveLeaks—pre-order it. Wayman has long…
The New Division is the alias of Los Angeles based electronic musician/producer John Glenn Kunkel. Being one of the most important acts in the new wave electro synth genre, The New Division has released three critically acclaimed albums and four EPs, as well as numerous remixes and productions. Kunkel has found success being featured in…
Meet Beatrice Deer, a songwriter who creates silvery, gossamer indie pop songs in three languages, English, French and Inuktitut (an Inuit language of northern Canada). Deer, a mother, television director, clothing-maker, mental health advocate and songwriter, is originally from one of Quebec’s most northernmost towns, a population in the mere hundreds. Now based in Montreal,…
Lady Capri and Overdose have joined hands to create a whole new different form of the musical genre which promises to break all barriers of how music is composed and what audience is going to experience. The partnership which started in 2010 is going strong and delivering a series of hits. ESP Evolution proclaims to…
Ori Dagan is a world-class jazz singer-songwriter who wields mass critical acclaim for his work. His arrangements span from reimagined infectious pop classics to jazz originals that push the boundaries of sound, while still paying homage to the founders of the genre. His newest single, “Sting of the Cactus” is a scat-filled confessional about the…
On the track, eerie guitar tones do great to establish a captivating soundscape in the first minute, with a smooth and precise vocal delivery reminding of Aesop. The “two shots down” bridge journeys cohesively into a hook-y chorus. A brass-laden bridge emerges thereafter, adding some effectivelate-night vibes. Overall, this is a captivating effort that’s structurally…
First Aid Kit Says: “You are the Problem Here” is a song that was written out of pure frustration and anger. We, as women, felt really sick of being afraid all the time. We wanted to ask the perpetrators of rape crimes why they commit such horrendous acts. Instead of putting the blame and shame…
Today, Birds of Chicago announce May 4th as the release date for their upcoming album Love in Wartime on Signature Sounds, and share the first track “Roll Away”. Led by JT Nero and Allison Russell, Birds of Chicago are known for their seamless combination of rock n roll meets “near perfect Americana” (No Depression). Nero…
Christopher Ian Brooker, better known as Where Are We is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter from Atlanta, GA. A Do-It-Yourself flag-holder, he has been producing and releasing music on his own for over a decade. His diverse skill set and accessible songwriting roots have led him down an unconventional path, but one that makes Where…
Today, CIFIKA, Seoul’s underground electronic pop sensation, premieres “PIETA” the US lead single from her “PRISM” EP (March 8 via TCK) and launches the biggest US tour by any Korean artist, featuring more than 20 cities, including SXSW, Chicago, NY, LA, Nashville, and Boston. “PIETA“ follows the buzzworthy release of MOMOM her single and video…
Today, London-based rock band Wolf Alice release the music video for their track “Sadboy.” In the video, lead singer Ellie Rowsell delivers a strong performance in which we follow the journey of her character on what initially appears to be a night out with the band. As the evening progresses, cracks in her façade start…
We are so excited to kick off the week with an interview with Joe The Bluesman. This musician is blues songwriter based out of Las Vegas when he is not on the road in his RV. A bit older and a lot tamer, the wild-man of SoCal is now available for songwriting and performing, doing…
San Francisco Bay – Launching a very inspirational awards show in the San Francisco Bay area. The 2018 GRM AWARDS is a ceremony of passionate artists of all backgrounds engaged fans patron s and family founded in the San Francisco bay area by Devon Black. GRM Presents is known for their; ambition, artists and creative…
Indie singer-songwriter Merritt Gibson is set to release her debut album, Eyes On Us, on March 30, 2018. Recorded in July 2016 with Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Mitch Dane at his Sputnik Sound studio in Nashville, the forthcoming album is full of songs that truly mean something, be it advice to other young women, reflections on…
The multi-instrumentalist Scandinavian mastermind behind sugar-sweet hits like “Reckless” and “Spell On You” is back. “On The Radio” chimes in with an impressively percussive, yet melodic guitar progression before being stormed by a low-end thump when the thick electronic bass kicks in. The verse hangs off a cliff with the line, “You have moved on…
Eye’z gave a press conference at Winters tavern in Pacifica, California which was put together by Rob Adam Jackson & GRM presents. Eye’z thanked the venue and all of her supporters including the Chief Charles Williams to whom which she has Co-Hosted Thoughts of a common man radio. She has recently Signed to Bentley Records…
Fresh off the heels of her breakout original single, “Tetris,” pop singer/songwriter Madilyn Bailey released the official video for the track today via BackTrack Music/RED MUSIC. “Tetris is a song I wrote about how two completely different people with completely different back grounds, quirks, passions AKA “shapes” can come together to make one beautiful picture.…
In a politically divided time it’s hard to imagine a band comprised of members from across Europe and the Levant as not being inherently progressive. The Turbans, whose self-titled debut album will be released on March 23 (Six Degrees Records), features musicians with roots in Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Iran, Greece, Spain, and England. Yet transmitting…
The NaveBlues have quickly been established as the kind of outside-the-box talent that we cherish here at HIP Video Promo. Fronted by Nave Pundik, the group flourishes in their mission to bring their blues rock chops from their Norwegian homes to a global audience. Their previous efforts for “Ghost Collector,” “Sexy Kiss,” and “Thank You”…
On My Way – the debut full-length album by Olivia Kellman, featuring the video/single “Come Back Down” is a fantastic release with veteran producer Jim Tullio at the helm, who has worked behind the boards magic for everyone from Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples to Los Lonely Boys, The Blind Boys of Alabama and Richie…
The single is an anthem dedicated to feeling stuck in a rut and disheartened by living in the shadows and realizing how nothing is going to change unless one takes a chance. Inspired by central figure, Jeffrey “Danger” Krantz’s real-life experience of playing in cover bands and side gigs on Broadway in Nashville and realizing…
MNEK’s new single, “Tongue,” is now available for download and streaming HERE. Sounding like Bobby Brown’s creative peak reinterpreted through the technicolor glow and wit of RuPaul’s “Drag Race,” “Tongue” is the mark of MNEK planting his own flag firmly in the sand as an important artist to watch. The track received its world premiere…
One of the most promising voices in electro-pop, Galway-based newcomer Cat Turner brings us her haunting new track ‘Waster’. Since debuting last year, the electro-synth artist has steadily gained fans with her seductive beats and distinctive, raw vocals. She is crafting her own niche of ‘Goth pop’, which has signaled the young producer-singer as one…
REMZ is a groundbreaking Peruvian indie-pop artist on a mission. After two years of hard work, his new single “Where You Belong” has landed him a contract with major international telecommunications conglomerate Movistar as their principal song for one year. Previous artists of the same accomplishment include Neon Trees and The Killer, but officially REMZ…
As a vocalist and songwriter for major and independent labels and producers, I find myself whipping up a growing collection of unique toplines, lyrics and hooks. But though they say ten thousand hours of practice makes perfect, there comes a time in every songwriter’s life where they’re hit with any combination of writer’s block, stagnation…
‘El Aye’ featuring Emmitt James and starring Melissa Vento. Directed by Sebastian Ruiz (‘Goodnight,’ ‘Escalator Music’), was shot in Downtown LA, in and out of the Subway. It tells the story of chance encounters, and admiration from varying distances. This is Skipp’s first black and white effort, to a track which he produced (along with…
Rising star Annalise Azadian is making waves in the alternative-pop scene. As a self-taught guitarist and songwriter since the age of 11, the New York City based musician is making her mark on the music industry with honest songwriting and emotion driven vocal performances. Annalise shapes her unique sound by blending pop, soul, and hip…
Nashville-based Pop recording artist, Juliana Hale, has released her new single, the sonically adventurous “Overrated,” available now at all digital retailers and streaming outlets. The song is the first single from her upcoming EP, Small Talk, available Spring 2018, and the follow-up to her single “Home.” Produced by Grammy Award-winner, Skidd Mills as well as…
First gaining recognition as a solo artist within the New York City independent hip-hop music scene, she’s had the honor of sharing stages with heavyweights Talib Kweli and Action Bronson. She brings a fresh and seamless synergy between 90s-style r&b, dark pop, lyrically driven hip hop and her roots in blues and soul music. Touring…
Today, Australian metal band Parkway Drive share their new single “Wishing Wells” and its accompanying video. The track is Parkway Drive’s first new offering since their massively successful and critically praised 2015 album Ire. Opening with ominous vocals and haunting acoustic guitar, “Wishing Wells” soon erupts into a furious and full-throttle metal assault. Captured in…
Liverpool band pink kink today share the video for debut single ‘bubblebutt’ which celebrates everyday ‘feminist superheros’. Creatively lead by the group alongside director Katia Ganfield, it acts as the first proper online visual representation of the four piece. The group also announce Spring and Summer dates which include 3 nights supporting Sleeper, a full…
One week after the release of their new EP “Desire”, Alternative pop duo Æves have released the music video for their single “Wild Hearts.” The colorful visual, directed by Arielle Kruger, is a stunning alt pop display, reminiscent of a kaleidoscope. “Wild Hearts” showcases the duo in a performance setting, highlighting a rather psychedelic experience…
The Royal Family of Reggae: that’s what they’re called, and it’s no idle boast. The members of Morgan Heritage were born into one of reggae’s most heralded clans — they’re children of the great Denroy Morgan, a pioneer of the style, and a musician who helped define the parameters of reggae for audiences on both…
Louisiana rapper Will Wes cleverly and fittingly cultivated his own brand moniker of hip-hop known as Trap/Pop. While he wears ear gauges and has visible tattoos scribbled across his face and neck, it’s his extreme musical dexterity to switch between tones and genres with seamless precision that makes him a star stand out. This phenom…
