Feature stories and artist interviews
We were swept away with Mista Roe’s slow jam “Bees and Birds,” and now “The R&B king of Shreveport, Louisiana” has returned with an all new ballad sure to swell the hearts of many. Since his last release, Mista Roe has made it to the #55 spot in the R&B Top 100 on iTunes with…
Future wave songstress/producer NOVAA and producer/songwriter LO release third single “Go There” – off upcoming collaborative album “LIGHTS”. “Go There” is about empty promises and letting go of someone that doesn’t really want you. It’s the moment you realize that you’re put on hold and that it’s not a romance but a game. The bubble…
A dedicated guitarist with a love for Reggae, Dub, and Soul music, we present you with Van Gordon Martin. This spirited musician from Illinois started his music career at the young age of seven, and grew his love for the art in the rich Chicago roots. His very first job was polishing and stringing guitars…
Across The Board (ATB) is an award-winning Canadian pop rock/Americana band of multi-instrumentalist musicians with over 160 Youtube videos, debut album and an upcoming EP, who seamlessly combine creative talents to push their pop-rock sounds to the edge of the rock ‘n roll envelope with harmonious power vocals and catchy electric guitar riffs. Forged from…
Firing on all cylinders as they blast back into public consciousness, Starsailor have revealed another track from their upcoming album All This Life, which is set for release on September 1st via Cooking Vinyl. One of the most upbeat tracks from the album, both lyrically and musically, ‘Take A Little Time’ bounces with a pulsing…
FACEBOOK LIVE Q&A WITH TOVE LO STARTS SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 – 11AM PT / 2PM ET / 8PM CET https://www.facebook.com/tovelo Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling Swedish artist Tove Lo closes out her Lady Wood Phase 1 era in cinematic fashion with the release of “Fire Fade”—the epic follow up to her critically acclaimed and controversial short film,…
Critically acclaimed singer and songwriter Sam Dew releases new track “Runner” today. “Runner” is available at all digital retail providers. Born on the South Side of Chicago and coming of age in Atlanta, Dew, who is currently in the studio working on his much anticipated debut album, is best known for his 2015 EP “Damn…
London quartet Colouring release a new single — “If I Ever Lose Your Love” — today via all digital service providers. The track is the fourth to be released from the band’s new EP, Heathen, which is also released today by Interscope Records. A haunting piano ballad, “If I Ever Lose Your Love” follows Colouring’s…
Nashville-based americana singer-songwriter Sam Rochford is best known for her laid-back and introspective hit, “So Easy.” The song catapulted the 25-year-old Connecticut native onto the national charts, reaching the IndieWorld Country Record Report Top 40 and the Independent Music Network’s Top 15. The former WSM radio on-air personality is still riding high with her debut…
Birmingham, “The Magic City,” Alabama is the indie rock city that just keeps on giving, this time in the form of the exceptional new act MRYGLD (pronounced ‘marigold’). This band is as fresh as they come, formed recently in 2017 by Brandon Snipes and the musical “dynamic duo” of Shane and Alyssa Jewell. After recruiting…
Aussie sibling duo Angus & Julia Stone have unveiled a new song and beautiful new video to accompany it. “Chateau” is the second single from the pair’s upcoming album Snow, out September 15. The video premiered yesterday via Billboard. Directed by Jessie Hill and set in the magical surrounds of Mexico City, the video for…
Matt LeGrand was born in France, but moved to Chicago with his family at the age of seven. The Windy City lent him musical inspiration, and he soon found himself learning to play guitar and drums. Not long after, he started writing songs, and experimenting with different bands and duos in college that inspired him…
Nicc Angeles’ music is a language of its own doing, having been comprised of elements that were upon by true and unapologetic feelings vi communication, everything just fell into its proper place. That being said, Nicc goes into detail about his summer single called “Over This” as well as his debut EP release “Taking Off”.…
American country-rock artist, Marc Daniels is set to release his second single and music video entitled, “Summer Song” from his recent record, Summer Song.This scorching summer anthem will be available on August 24th. https://www.marcdanielscountry.com/ In his new single, Daniels recounts the rich flashbacks of summer nights that start with road trips and bonfires. He embraces…
Tuneful and tenacious, Arizona’s top up and coming band is back! Anyone who knows Jane N’ The Jungle knows they are a powerhouse of diverse musical aesthetics, from singer Jordan White’s musical theater background to guitarist Brian Dellis’s years as a punk rocker. An intriguing mashup of disparate influences, this musical tsunami creates a sonic…
Americana singer-songwriter Shelly Waters is set to release her new, self-titled album on July 28, 2017. Evidence of Waters’ jambalaya-like recipe of sonic spices – and then some – are found within each of the dozen tasty tracks on Shelly Waters, which was recorded in Nashville with renowned producer and multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaler. “I feel…
TUSKS – aka UK multiinstrumentalist, songwriter, producer and chantreuse Emily Underhill – recently announced debut album Dissolve, due for release on October 13th via One Little Indian, and shared its title track. She returns today with the video for this single. When asked about the video, Underhill says: As soon as I wrote Dissolve, I…
After announcing and dropping the artwork earlier this week for his upcoming project #Selfish, out this fall, Problem has released the first single and new house party anthem “Get On It.” Inspired by Uncle Luke and 2 Live Crew, Problem is bringing the party back to the dance floor with his new single which he…
This folksy, swing-ragtime band from Chapel Hill is making waves for its high energy performances and groovy dance tunes.” Ellis Dyson & the Shambles are bringing the ruckus! This ragtime sextet is complete with four strings, two horns, and soulful, yet lively, vocals. Taking influences ranging from Piedmont murder ballads to old time jazz, this…
He pursues an uninterested beach-goer. He spots a tan brunette beauty on the beach and advances, but she ignores him. Elia is persistent though, as he follows her he gets a little closer every time, up until he follows her into her hotel, where she breaks the fourth wall in a cute dance session. The…
Amaurotic: there’s an unusual word. It describes a sudden and unexplained occlusion of sight – an interruption of the usual transmissions of daily life. It’s a scientific term, but also one that carries with it ominous, mystical, otherworldy overtones. Amaurotic is also the name of Natalie Paige Bentley’s latest EP project, and those who know…
After lighting up stages across North America and around the world this summer on a sold out tour and teasing eager fans about upcoming music releases, THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS released a new song today for the first time in four years. Available globally at 8am EDT on all digital retail and streaming sites, “Walk…
The west coast legend, Snoop Dogg is back. While he is gearing up to drop off a brand new opus soon, today he returns with the visuals for his single called “Trash Bags.” The track finds Snoop linking up with K Camp this time around providing yet another single from his album, Neva Left. Together,…
When they were only 15, classmates and former JV basketball teammates Tahmique Cameron and Gabe Fox-Peck began performing at talent shows and recording songs in Fox-Peck’s bedroom. The name Young Bull came as a reference to their hometown Durham, N.C.’s nickname as the Bull City, and anchored by Cameron’s tender vocals and Fox-Peck’s intricate keyboard…
Today marks the premiere of the video for “11:11,” the title track to the new Prism Tats EP. A psych/post-punk project helmed by South African transplant Garett van der Spek, Prism Tats released 11:11 last month on Anti- Records. Directed by photographer Dan Monick, “11:11” follows van der Spek through the desolate landscape of urban…
Orlando Stricklen is ready to bring back some good old country music to the modern day! So let thee ears and eyes forsee it! Orlando went on a hiatus due to his son being born, hence spending some time with the family, then he would be re-introduced to the music buzz once more, releasing some…
Conceived as a sister song to Glue Moon lead single ‘Sylvie’, ‘Push The Boat Out’ is inspired partly by scenes from Marilynne Robinson’s seminal novel ‘Housekeeping’. Full of lush idyllic and affecting lyrical imagery, it’s a dream-like nocturne set by a lake under a big pale green moon. The interplay of water and light is…
Some singers carry experience in their voices: they approach the microphone with the authority bestowed by the passage of time. Ben Lorentzen is still a relatively young man. But his personal story is no simple one, and he’s brought those complexities to bear on his ambitious and emotionally candid music. Born in the frigid northern…
Anna of the North today unveil new single ‘Money’, another infectious alt-pop gem from the ever-more endearing Norwegian-Kiwi duo who stand on the precipice of blowing up. Following previous singles ‘Lovers’ and ‘Someone’, the third glimpse of their highly-anticipated debut album pairs a sun-drenched synth-driven backing with Anna’s impassioned take-down of people driven by the…
Intimate and cool, Pat Scarlett is a singer/songwriter that has traded a low-key, acoustic approach for maxed out distortion & new wave synths. At first glance, he seems mysterious, hidden behind a pair of sunglasses and a signature beanie. But when you take a listen to his lyrics, it’s clear that Pat is a closet-romantic…
Atlanta emcee Dillon Maurer has teamed up with producer Diamond D for “Feast”, the lead single from Black Tie Affair, their forthcoming collaboration EP. Residing in Atlanta, Dillon recently released the Food Chain full-length with producer Paten Locke, which featured Dres of Black Sheep, Homeboy Sandman, Count Bass-D, J-Live and Supa Dave West. A bona…
“Doin’ It Again” is the new single from “Honeymoon Disease”. The track is taken from the upcoming album “Part Human, Mostly Beast” set to be released the 27th of September by The Sign Records. The band is well acclaimed for their intense and high energetic stage performances and have been one of the raising stars…
Paige Keiner is one busy little bee, making all the buzz she can within the vast majorly of her ways of life. That said, this up-and-comers of sorts, has got a lot going for herself, ranging from a handful of singles, playing shows, taking part of being in a band aside from her own works,…
When it comes to creating authentic and sensual alternative pop music, Adaline does it best. Her hook-infused compositions and moody romantic lyrics will draw you right into her dark melodramatic world. Coming from the booming film city of Toronto, Canada, this alt-pop artist is a master of weaving cinematic elements into her art. The video…
London-based singer, songwriter and producer SAKIMA has dropped his latest single “Ur Bdy”. His unfiltered, mature brand of pop-R&B approaches the familiar topics of love but from an LGBTQ+ perspective, refusing to shy away from explicit sex and homosexuality and aiming to help change the LGBTQ+ narrative in pop. The track comes just after his…
Steve Martin debuted his new music video for “Caroline” today starring Saturday Night Live’s Bill Hader and Cecily Strong. The song is the lead single off “The Long-Awaited Album,” Martin’s newest collaboration with the Grammy-winning North Carolina -based band the Steep Canyon Rangers, due out September 22nd on Rounder Records. In the music video, Bill…
Back in 2015, we brought you “Black Lives Matter”, a politically charged clip from Newark, New Jersey’s own Jamal Gray, a.k.a. Jace The Great. Newark experienced notable race riots in the 1960s, but political upheaval is not the only thing that defines the city. It is also a city with a thriving community of creative…
Three weeks after its release “Hojas Amarillas” song by Stephania Sanquiz and Noemi Smorra enters Mexican chart where it is currently among the 100 most downloaded pop songs on iTunes. The pop-rock ballad that is becoming popular in Latin America and is currently in rotation on radio stations in Mexico, Argentina and Venezuela has been…
Today, pop’s most promising and exciting new artist Billie Eilish released her highly anticipated and acclaimed debut EP “dont smile at me” (Darkroom/Interscope Records). The collection of songs were produced by her 19-year-old brother Finneas O’Connell and arrive hot on the heels of her first ever North American headlining tour, which starts in October and…
Nalani & Sarina, strong female artists and identical twins, are making their mark in the music world. They’ve been spreading their high-energy synchronous sound of “rock ‘n soul” across the Northeast for several years now. They have been playing, singing, and writing together since they were kids, and their smart, dynamic live show has made…
