Feature stories and artist interviews
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…
Rita Ora is set to open the 2017 Teen Choice Awards with an electrifying performance alongside rising California rapper KYLE who will perform his single, “iSpy” and Lil Yachty, who will then perform his new single “Forever Young.” Rita Ora will close the performance with her hit single “Your Song.” ‘Your Song,’ Rita’s collaboration with…
Up-and-coming Sydney DJ and producer Jesse Porsches releases the official video for his debut solo single, “The Weekend.” The glimmering dance pop jam enlists Sydney singer-songwriter Xavier Dunn on vocal duties (who himself had a breakout year in 2016 topping Spotify’s USA Viral Chart). Collaboration has been key to the creative process and success for…
Since she was a child, Ellen Kempner has been playing guitar and writing songs as a way to process her life and experiences. College in New York City didn’t work out, and so she moved to Boston and eventually, started making music as Palehound. Kempner is now joined by Jesse Weiss on drums and Larz…
Gabrielle Aplin has today released her brand new single ‘Waking Up Slow’, the first song to be taken from her forthcoming EP Avalon. The single, produced by Lostboy, finds Aplin in jubilant mood, with her stunning voice bolstered by dreamy guitars and synths, and soaring on the vibrant, feel-good pop chorus. Regarding the single Aplin…
Dye Hard is back with her second visual to her new single “Change Up”. She’s moved on to a new love interest, starring Shawn Foxx (of Exit21), and feels her new guy has all the right qualities that she hopes for in a boyfriend. Dye and her love interest are seen out on the town…
Ellen Thweatt an up and coming musician for some time now, decided that music would be her pursuer of choice. Over the course of time her studies and love for music continued to flower as she was, exposing her music through the expression of raw emotions to the listeners in tow. She hopes that her…
Phelo The Great has had quite a road to walk upon, when it comes to his life. His was born, relocating later on where he grew up. He would go on to join the U.S. Air Force, discovering his real talent for music, where he would take music into the hobby field, later experiencing some…
Humbling and hard hitting are only a few ways to describe Louisiana-born lyricist Ivan Keith. His story is one for the books, and one that inspires some incredible music with the potential to deeply expand the role of social change in the world of hip hop. With sharp meaningful lyrics delivered in a current of…
The Bronx’s own Don Q just dropped a new track and video for ‘Chasing These Bands’ featuring Philadelphia crooner PNB Rock and veteran spitter Fabolous. This is the first single off Don’s forthcoming revamped mixtape Corner Stories Reloaded set to drop this Friday 8/11 via High Bridge The Label / Atlantic. Directed by Gerard Victor,…
Fresh off performing all summer on the Vans Warped Tour, Too Close To Touch share a new video for “The Art of Eye Contact”. Front man Keaton Pierce explains: “The Art Of Eye Contact” is a song that’s holds a lot of meaning to us and is about the wide range of emotions you can…
Here comes young indie singer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Meresha. We’ve previously worked with this eclectic digital pop artist for the “New Revolution” and “My Love Has Come” music videos, either of which could rival the sounds of any major pop star today. She takes influence from the likes of Robert Plant, Joss Stone, Freddie Mercury,…
Fresh off the heels of the critically acclaimed “War of Hearts” album, Russell is set to release his 4th studio project entitled “TIN MAN” in the Fall of 2017. A collection of tunes that run the gamut of emotions of a man in search of his heart, “Tin Man” is sure to put words to…
“Whoever said rock and roll was dead must have just given up”. With a name taken from a Ryan Adams song, it’s no surprise that Cold Roses fully embrace a rock-meets-country-meets-blues vibe, for a take on Americana that’s incredibly unique and speaks directly to the current musical zeitgeist. Lead vocalist and guitarist Rob Clancy spent…
So here we are a fresh month of August 2017, it is so good to be here. I am so excited to get to kick it with the musical duo, Matrixx of Domination. They have a HUGE summer show coming up next week and if you are going to be in Atlanta, GA you should…
NEW CITY has entered the Canadian chart at number 22 on the Top 40 chart, with new single ‘Dirty Secrets’ jumping 7 spots in just two weeks. Today, the band (Adrian Mitchell/vocals, Jed Webster/guitar and Nathan Brown/drums), release the video for the track. The video, directed by Sean McLeod, was filmed in a motel room…
Joshua Beale professionally known by the stage name, Clip MonStar hails from Buford, GA. The recording artist and show host comes equipped with creative punch lines, an aggressive flow, and a well-crafted style that has quickly sent shock waves across northeast Georgia. He and his brother begin distributing worldwide releases from four of their label’s…
Today, San Francisco producer Giraffage announces his debut album, Too Real, slated for release October 20 via Counter Records. In celebration, he shares his dazzling new track from the project, “Slowly” featuring New York-based producer Matosic. Created over the span of two years and recorded entirely in his bedroom in San Francisco, the album chronicles…
Land Of Talk today shared a new music video for single “This Time” from the band’s acclaimed album Life After Youth, out now on Saddle Creek. The video for “This Time” — a song that Powell penned as her father was recovering from a stroke in a hospital and ultimately served as the spark for…
A story of resilience and a dream resulted in the epic anthem “Solid Ground” by singer/songwriter Rebecca Correia. The song, produced by Grammy-winning artist Keb’ Mo,’ and the stunning music video are scheduled for release in August. This is an incredible collaboration of music, lyric and dance inspired by a Boston marathon survivor Adrianne Haslat…
The Mallett Brothers Band’s latest single, “Long Black Braid,” is the first track released by the band since the early-2017 concept album “The Falling of the Pine,” which reimagined a group of 19th century Maine folk songs. “Long Black Braid” marks a return to the sound of the band’s first four albums – a hard-driving…
The remix comes on the heels of The Weeknd being nominated for five 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, four of which directly celebrate his work on REMINDER – VIDEO OF THE YEAR, BEST DIRECTION, BEST ART DIRECTION, and BEST EDITING. In addition, he was nominated for ARTIST OF THE YEAR. The original version of REMINDER…
Brazilian-born singer DeCarlo has been in the game for several years. He’s spent over half a decade collaborating with major artists for songwriting, and has partnered with Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Skrillex, Jason Derulo, Enrique Iglesias, and many more; now, it’s his turn to break out as a performer on his own. DeCarlo released his track…
The East Coast’s next big thing, Billboard chart ingénue Angelica Joni is rising to the very front of the house pop scene. This New York native specializing in EDM, pop, and dance music is no stranger to the stage, having been performing for live audiences since she was only 8 years old. Now this electrifying…
NatStar is “music in the flesh.” An artist, producer, songwriter, and performer packaged into one man, Chris Stowe; who goes by his artist name “NatStar,” is a musical force to be reckoned with. Describing his sound as a mix of Hip Hop, R&B, Jazz, Soul and Gospel, he’s a triple threat as he sings, raps…
New Zealand singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore returns with the release of new single, “Beatnik Trip.” Written by Gin Wigmore, Steve Rusch and Mr. Hudson, “Beatnik Trip” highlights her soulful vocals against a lively foot-stomping percussion section to create a rousing and energetic summer single. The new song, in addition to being featured on her forthcoming album…
Los Angeles buzz-band Smoke Season has released the new music video for their latest single, “Good Days.” The pulsating alt-pop anthem combines an earworm chorus with bouncy synths and is accompanied by a nostalgic, sun-kissed new video, available on the band’s VEVO channel. The video, shot entirely on 8mm film, delivers a heavy dose of…
From Birmingham, Alabama comes hip-hop duo Shaheed and DJ Supreme. An in-your-face duo that’s performed with the likes of Akil (the MC of Jurassic 5), they’ve strayed from the typical dirty south style to the old-school boom-bap style of hip-hop. They began their collaboration in 2007, releasing two critically-acclaimed albums- Heath, Wealth, & Knowledge of…
Multi-talented singer, song writer and instrumentalist Lucas Rabel, has spent his life traveling across the lands, playing music, crafting and honing in on his sound of choice. His most recent efforts being his debut full-length album “Western Amber Skies”, really showing off a passion of creativity and talent. His source of which crosses many genres,…
Aradia is a Los Angeles based electropop artist with a sound that blends Pop, New Wave, and EDM. Her music has been likened to Lily Allen, Santigold & Grimes – sharing the fun, observational style of other female artists in her category. Known for her electrifying live performances, Aradia gets even the stiffest crowds moving.…
Today, singer-songwriter, TOMI releases new track “Alien,” along with an accompanying moving visual. “Alien” comes from an all-women creative team: the song was written by TOMI and produced by TOMI and Alex Hope, and the moving visual was directed by Clare Gillen. “Alien,” along with previously released tracks “Hideaway” and “Carry You,” will be featured…
In support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Grammy-Award winning rap artist Lecrae unveils the official video for his inspiring single “I’ll Find You” featuring Tori Kelly. Filmed at the Glendale Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles, the powerful video was directed by Guerilla Hollywood’s Michael Mihail. https://www.stjude.org/ Patients from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital…
Shawn “B-Down” Champan and Clinton “360” Smith met in 1995 while working on separate projects in the same studio, and their shared passion for music wove a tight bond between them. B-Down started a rap group at only 16 years old, and kept hustling for years before taking a break from the mic, only to…
