Feature stories and artist interviews
Nashville-based country/Americana singer-songwriter Michelle LeBlanc is set to release her debut EP, A Man Like You, on March 2, 2018. Produced by Nick Buda and recorded at The Loft Studio in East Nashville, the record is a true reflection of LeBlanc’s own fiery heart and gypsy soul, where she wrestles with love and vulnerability and…
It comes as no surprise as more and more Asian artists are bridging the gap between the Orient and the States. Vivi Hu is one of those emerging artists who have been working hard to plant her own creative flag here in America. At first Vivi never thought she would consider singing as a career…
When you blend the rich, soulful vocal tones with the vibrant, percussive timbre of a guitar, you get Karrie Hayward – a pop infused, indie-edge, kaleidoscope of melodic colours. Going To The Grave is a facetious, tongue-in-cheek song written about the emotional recovery that occurs at the ending of a relationship. The track unravels through…
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 “The Bird/Ghost Collector,” “Sexy Kiss,” and “Thank…
Lauren O’Connell has recorded songs in sparse rooms across the American coasts – it’s all she has ever known. Capturing musings from her frigid Upstate NY hometown to a quiet, rural home of musicians in the grassy outskirts of Sonoma, to a bustling corner San Francisco apartment with the Golden Gate tenuously discernible in the…
Dorothy has released “Who Do You Love” as an instant-grat track from their forthcoming sophomore full-length release 28 Days in the Valley, out worldwide on March 16th. The song follows the lead single “Flawless” which is currently in rotation across the country, including early spins from the world-famous Los Angeles favorite KROQ, KLOS and SiriusXM’s…
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…
Musical renaissance man of the Latin world, Alex Cuba, has played an assortment of rock, folk, and soul throughout his star-studded career. His past singles such as “Sarah” and Lágrimas del Que Llora feat. Josemi Carmona” have shimmered in the skies of music, and he’s returned bearing yet another beautiful piece, “Piedad de Mi” the…
Nele Needs A Holiday releases the first single, We’ll See from her album, Love Yeah, a track which perfectly demonstrates her achingly emotive vocals and utterly immersive song-writing talent. Nele (pronounced “Nail-a”) writes songs about the tragedies of everyday life – capsules of time where it feels like the world is collapsing around you but…
Blue Nation come confidently striding out on to the streets to deliver you their brand new grooving slice of gritty sing-a-long, fist in the air, authentic rock. ‘Rich Girl’ the new single from midlands very own Blue Nation is released 23rd March. The single is taken from the brand new forthcoming album due for release…
NE-YO returns with the title track off his debut album ‘Good Man’. Written by NE-YO, D’Angelo, Raphael Saadiq, Darhyl Camper, Jr and produced by Camper (Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige). The track samples D’Angelo’s ‘How Does It Feel’. “This album focuses on the journey of what it is to be a good man:…
“Chicken Spot” feat. J. Dollaz is the newest and hottest single from Toomuchsauce, off her newest mixtape, “No Mistakes” available on Mymixtapez, Datpiff and SoundCloud. Albina Osmani (born August 6, 1992), known professionally as Toomuchsauce an Albanian rapper born and raised in Skopje, Macedonia who moved to New York City at the age of 20.…
Legendary DJ and Grammy-nominated producer A-Trak and Fool’s Gold upstart Falcons debut “Ride For Me,” a new collaboration with Young Thug and Atlanta vocalist 24hrs, today—listen here. A-Trak has a long-established reputation for spotting talent early. His first studio sessions with Young Thug date back to 2013, when a pre-Rich Gang Thug had only a…
Breakout vocalist and songwriter Ella Vos debuts the video for her track, “Mother (Don’t Cry),” off of her critically acclaimed debut album, Words I Never Said, today. The video is directed and choreographed by LA-based artist, Ania Catherine, and features sets created by installation artist, Dejha Ti. The video, set in surrealist scenes, follows Vos…
Peter Kernel is a Swiss Canadian post punk band formed in 2006 by graphic designer Aris Bassetti (Swiss) and filmmaker Barbara Lehnhoff (Canadian). The two met in visual communications school in Switzerland and quickly launched the band and their own label On The Camper Records. Now the duo is preparing to release their third album…
Some tales are too good to end in tragedy. Consider the case of The Mayan Factor, one of Baltimore’s most respected independent bands, and one with an international audience for its bold and idiosyncratic sound. When beloved lead singer Ray Schuler – known as Ray Ray to the wildly inventive rock group’s devoted fans –…
Hailing from Estonia, Holy Motors is a five-piece twang and reverb band featuring three guitarists. They are cowboys at heart who come off as shoegazers by their presence and dreamcatchers in their music. Their equal parts somnambulant and sultry Sleeprydr 7” from earlier in 2017 was aptly described as “psychedelic rock that hits like a…
We are here on the first Tuesday of February 2018 and we are here with a ferocious emcee, A’France. We got hip to this young musician with his singles ‘Curious George’ and ‘Struggle.’ He offers exactly what we love about hip hop with unique vocals, strong beats, and real life content. Join us as we…
Filmed in Kingston, Jamaica, the new video was directed by Gil Green (Nicki Minaj, Drake, John Legend) and celebrates the duo’s mutual love of Jamaica – its music, the spirit of its people and the vibrancy of its culture. Following their broadcast debut performance of “Don’t Make Me Wait” on the Grammys live from New…
Fueled By Ramen recording group Paramore has unveiled their video for “Rose-Colored Boy,” the latest single from their fifth album, “AFTER LAUGHTER.” The delightfully tongue-in-cheek clip – directed by Warren Fu (The Weeknd, Haim) – is streaming now, watch here. Meanwhile, Paramore will kick off ‘Tour Four’ this week, making their highly anticipated return to…
The Dice are a four-piece rock/power pop group from Ferrara, Italy. Making word-wide waves in the sea of music can be challenging when you’re stuck in a small town… Especially if you’re rocking electric guitars in a music scene made up of traditional Italian pop artists. With their blend of rock, pop, and surf, the…
Have you ever met someone that made you feel kinda strange? J-Hen’s single, “Gypsy Girl”, tells the story of a mysterious girl he met when his car broke down. Only to wake up and realize it was all a dream. J-Hen is an R&B/Pop Billboard recording artist from the Dallas metroplex area. J-Hen’s passion for…
Today, Canadian indie-rock royalty, Sloan are excited to kick-off their mighty return with their new song, “The Day Will Be Mine.” The track is released as part of the band’s announcement of their 12th studio album appropriately titled Sloan 12, which is set to release April 6 via Murderecords/Yep Roc Records. Sloan are one of…
To say Voss’ growth as an artist in the past few years has been impressive would be an understatement. In a relatively short time, he has evolved from a champion battle rapper to a dynamic, versatile songwriter/artist. The BET 106 & Park Freestyle Friday Hall of Famer has long since separated himself from the battle…
Few artists know how to pick up an acoustic guitar and write a tune like Brian Mackey. The man knows how to tell a story. But what happens when he puts down the guitar and exposes himself in a more delicate, nuanced arrangement? The result is the lush, ambient, captivating new single “Underwater.” A gentle…
Like any other art form, being a magician or an illusionist can be performed by anyone but it takes someone with real flair and imagination to captivate audiences on-stage. You would be forgiven for thinking that magic and illusion shows are a little old hat now but there is an increasing demographic of performers that…
Singer–songwriter Billy Raffoul releases “You Be Love (Acoustic Version)” today, February 2nd, on Interscope Records. Raffoul was featured on the original version of Avicii’s “You Be Love” from the Avīci EP which was released this past summer. Raffoul makes the track his own with his signature guitar sound and authentic vocal performance in this acoustic…
Multi-platinum selling rock band X Ambassadors release new song “Don’t Stay” today, February 2, via all digital retailers -http://smarturl.it/DontStay. Written and produced by X Ambassadors, Ryan Tedder and Zach Skelton and produced by Tedder and Skelton, “Don’t Say” follows the release of “JOYFUL” and the announcement of the JOYFUL spring headline tour. The release of…
Anyone in the know will tell you: When it comes to espousing a profoundly vibrant independent music scene, New Jersey has got it going on. Not only has it been the birthplace of countless world-renowned artists, but the underground scene is always moving, ebbing and flowing in clubs, bars and basements. And in these small,…
Like a passionate anomaly, Ghostly Beard creates sensitive lyrics while maintaining a wish to help other Indie artist in their creative endeavors. The brainchild of Patrick Talbot, Ghostly Beard remains an artist garbed in mystique and mystery, unknown by sight to the world in hopes that knowing his music without prejudice of identity will prove…
Being introduced to singer/songwriter/musician and recording artist Sharon Lia was a treat in itself, speaking to her became even more special but hearing her music suddenly harmonized into the titanic icing on the cake! Hailing from New Jersey, Sharon played Keys and began to write songs at age 14. It was then that her mom…
MeYA is an electric-pop girl duo comprising of Mena Lovin and Yasmine Staub. The two international models and singer/song-writers met on a film set in L.A. Originally from Melbourne and Perth Australia (respectively), Mena and Yasmine came together in the summer of 2015 for their mutual love of eclectic, colorful pop. BODY PARTS is the…
Brothers Osborne have announced the details of their second studio album, the follow-up to their Pawn Shop debut, now certified gold in the US. Titled Port Saint Joe and featuring 10 new tracks including lead single ‘Shoot Me Straight’, this release from the Nashville-based duo was recorded away from the sometimes sterile environs of the…
Everyone expects something of Yung Beef. Something intense and pure, that stirs our grit and connects with our deepest self. The Spanish scene needed him to make money, but his fans been needing him, always, for a higher cause. Yung Beef set the foundation for a new urban scene in Spain with his band Kefta…
Airy Jeanine is the wildly prolific, sizzling hot sensation that pop music has been waiting for. Over the years, we’ve watched this artist grow from the youthful empowerment of “Mamma’s Girl” to the sentimental maturity of “Do You”. She’s now at the helm of her most masterful creation of pop gold with a brilliantly reimagined…
Today, we’re announcing Pussy Riot’s first live music performance art tour through America. The feminist art collective protest against the re-election of Putin as the President of Russia earned them a long, fake trial that led to a 2 year prison sentence for “hooliganism”. Pussy Riot’s performance will include Nadya Tolokonnikova among others, Pussy Riot’s…
The singer/songwriter and author releases new single produced by Rueben Wood. The single contributes to a soundtrack feel with its concept written theme. “Get Out Of My Dreams” will be the first single release written by the artist in 2018 since writing two self-help books, “A Swan Among Ducks” and “Saying Yes to (No): Learning…
Following the announcement of her upcoming North American tours this spring with both Jake Bugg and Clean Bandit, Nina Nesbitt unveiled the official video for her incredible, self-penned and produced pop gem “Somebody Special” today. Written in Nashville “Somebody Special” premiered earlier this month as a World First on Zane Lowe’s Beats1 radio show, and…
Following on from the critically-acclaimed singles ‘Ropes’ and ‘So Good’, Pop artist and actor Titus unveils the visuals for his intoxicating new single ‘Suicide’. Directed by 17 year-old filmmaker Jake Williams, the electrifying music video portrays the agonizing addiction that we as humans have with love and affection. Written with songwriter and artist Aaron Kellim,…
Mike Skinner has dropped another new track today, ‘If You Ever Need To Talk I’m Here’, following the release of ‘Burn Bridges’ and ‘Sometimes I Hate My Friends More Than My Enemies’ at the end of last year. The new music precedes the forthcoming sold-out tour “The Darker The Shadow The Brighter The Light”, which…
