Feature stories and artist interviews
G SHARP – Real name Chukwuebuka Goodness Michael a Reggae, Pop and Dancehall artiste from Umuozu – Ama Obollo, Isi-ala Mbano in Imo state. G Sharp started singing and playing instruments at the age of 11 when he used bamboo sticks to make danceable sounds for his peers and songs from his aunt’s hymn. G…
Multi-platinum Def Jam Recordings artist Iggy Azalea returns to the spotlight this week with the release of her brand new single “Mo Bounce,” dropping March 23 to radio and all digital service providers. “Mo Bounce,” produced by Stereotypes and Far East Movement, is the new single from DIGITAL DISTORTION, Iggy’s highly-anticipated new album, the follow-up…
Mark The Hammer and PC Patton are a duo fervent about crafting the greatest possible music and video accompaniment to share their affirmative message through their group, TeamBSRMusic. This poignant new track, “Never Stay Down” contains the same vow of strength, spirituality and positivity that they aim to spread every day. A simple, synth-filled loop…
James Blake has released a stunning video for ‘My Willing Heart’, a highlight from 2016’s acclaimed third album The Colour In Anything. He has also confirmed a run of live dates across the summer, including those in support of Radiohead. Starring a heavily-pregnant Natalie Portman, ‘My Willing Heart’ was directed by Anna Rose Holmer and…
The Last Band from Gothenburg plays aggressive hard rock/metal. They formed in 2011 and already in 2012 they competed against hundreds of bands in Jägermeisters contest “Released, Live & Unsigned” and won the title “Swedens best unsigned live act”. During 2016, The Last Band signed with Gain/Sony music and released their 2nd album “The Fall”…
Brooklyn’s World War IX carries the banner of vintage American punk music in the vein of Black Flag, Circle Jerks, and Murphy’s Law, doing so with their tongues firmly planted in cheek. Their songs are hook riddled cautionary tales that get your fists pounding and your heart pumping. On the heels of the release of…
Los Angeles artist Hydrah (Katie Kramarczuk), is in a category all her own. Her latest musical offering, “Ominous” showcases her mastery of two powerful genres: electronica and classical. The piece explores the underlying emotional juxtaposition between heavy electronic elements against soft piano and strings, that Hydrah describes as “a dichotomic tug of war between two…
American electro-rockers BRKLYN emphatically return to Enhanced alongside the ever-impressive vocals of Mariah McManus in their second collective outing on the label with ‘Heart of the City’. Returning with a mesmerizing dose of their exceptionally unique sound after the extraordinary success of previous releases ‘Can’t Get Enough’ & ‘Steal Your Heart’ BRKLYN’s beloved, melodic-touched &…
Building on months of widespread excitement and anticipation, four-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rap icon and Maybach Music Group mastermind Rick Ross unleashes his ninth full-length album and first for Epic Records, Rather You Than Me [MMG/Epic Records] today. Get it HERE. As soon as the 14-track offering became available at midnight, the record seized #1…
On June 16, 2017, Cooking Vinyl presents OTHER, the brand new album by pop legend and relentless explorer ALISON MOYET. “For me, making a record at this age, lyrically, is a different proposition. Observation in most cases replaces emotion. The invisibility of middle/aged woman rather thrills me and instead I watch”, explains Moyet. “Subject matter…
John Hickman believes that with the right inspiration and skill set the pursuit of musical dreams can be done at any time in life. This is clear from the melodic, piano-driven soft rock hit that is his newest tune, “Hello Hello.” Listeners will be transported to the musical days of 1960’s and 1970’s soft rock…
Laura Welsh today reveals a stunning video to accompany single Red. Babysweet has directed this one take live performance. The original cut featured on her latest EP See Red which was released at the end of 2016, through her own imprint TwentyTwoSeven Recordings / Republic of Music. The four-track EP includes lead single Red alongside…
Hailing from Jamaica Queens, NY, Papa Pretty, (AKA Papa Doc), defines authentic Hip Hop entertainment. Raised in a New York City borough that is home to many Hip Hop greats such as Nas, 50 Cent, LL Cool J, and Nicki Minaj, Papa Pretty was destined to take his place amongst the great line of MC’s…
Today, Lostboycrow releases a romantic visualizer inspired by iconic scenes from various Romeo and Juliet films for his latest track, “Verona”. Verona was the town that Romeo and Juliet were from, and this visual tells Lostboycrow’s story through their eyes. The track was featured on Spotify’s sought after New Music Friday playlist and is available…
Adam Mishan epitomizes the hard work and determination it takes to become an icon in the ever-changing, demanding world of independent music. We are excited to bring you this musician who is currently slowly but surely taking the music world by storm with his luminous, authentic disposition that translates into a repertoire of music that…
Tripp Denom has released his brand new music video for “Bright Lights Fast Living”, the first single from his forthcoming E.P. “The Funktional Addict”. http://www.trippdenom.com The song is produced by PDUB The Producer and it features San Francisco native K-Buck. It has quickly became a fan favorite. “Bright Lights Fast Living” was directed by Teddy…
Hot on the heels of her SOLD OUT U.S. headlining tour, rising alt-pop/hip-hop artist K.Flay has released her brand new single, “High Enough” today. Lifted from her highly anticipated sophomore album “Every Where Is Some Where,” due out on April 7th 2017 via Night Street / Interscope Records. “High Enough” is available now on all…
US blues-grunge trio SLOTHRUST have announced the European release of their third album ‘Everyone Else’ out on 28th April via Dangerbird Records. The album announcement is accompanied by the release of the video for teaser track ‘Sleepeater’ – watch here. Slothrust, Leah Wellbaum (lead vocals/guitar), Kyle Bann (bass), and Will Gorin (drums), formed whilst all…
There has been an eight-year gap between the group’s encouraging 2009 successful debut “Screaming Our Sins”, which has been played over 11.000.000 times on spotify, and their long-awaited upcoming sophomore album “Whish I Was Stormborne”. First single “Welcome To The Edge” was released January th 20th and is now visualized in a video. “Lyrically ‘Welcome…
Ivan Neville is the son of soul superstar Aaron Neville and the nephew of Art Neville of the Meters, considered by many critics and fans to be the greatest funk band of all. For many years, Ivan Neville played alongside his uncle Art in the Neville Brothers – and contributed to albums by Keith Richards…
Singapore’s Linying will be making her U.S. live debut with a special set in New York City for Standard Sounds tomorrow (March 10; rsvp here) before she heads to Austin for her first ever SXSW. All showcases are listed below. She has also just released an official video for stand-out track “Sticky Leaves” from her…
Travelling singer and songwriter Robert Jackson and versatile classical cellist Isaac Collier combine with stunning effect to create their own unique blend of Brit Folk/Americana for the debut EP from A Different Thread, ‘Home From Home’, released 15th April 2017. Jackson’s distinctively soulful voice, vibrato harmonica and driving acoustic guitar combines with Collier’s enchanting and…
It is now becoming evident that My Silent Bravery is chock-full of authentic hits. Matt Wade’s new single “Face To Face” from the acoustic version of his latest album, Breakthrough, is no exception. Last July we brought you Bay Stater Matt Wade’s melodically contagious, ‘Drunk Off the Sun.” Reminiscent of Jason Mraz and Train, it…
Having just completed their UK tour, Leeds rockers Where Fires Are have revealed the video for their new single ‘I’ve Got The Time’, taken from the One Four Six One EP, out now. Suited in their signature coloured body-paint, the adrenaline-fuelled five-piece have delivered an electrifying video showcasing the volatile energy and passion they convey…
This generation of teenagers is the first to live their lives on display via social media. While some shy away, others are keen to utilize this spotlight to share their story. One artist in particular is EMELINE, a singer-songwriter, actress, multi-instrumentalist, model, activist, and entrepreneur from Providence, Rhode Island. On top of her genuine personality,…
Nettwerk Records is thrilled to announce Icelandic electronic pop band Vök to its growing and diverse roster. The band will release their highly anticipated debut studio album Figure on April 28 via Nettwerk Records. Recorded with producer and Jack Garrett collaborator Brett Cox, the album follows two critically acclaimed EPs Tension (2013) and Circles (2015).…
“Satisfied is our song about relationships and our expectations of others,” front man Ernesto Estrada explains. “This song turned into being our show opener because it grabs people right away and has a great tempo. At the end of the day with relationships you are either satisfied or you’re not.” http://primeministersband.com/ Hailing from our southern…
In the fast-paced world of rap music, some artists are lucky enough to have opportunities fall into their lap and blow up instantly. Then you have the ones who have to toil behind-the-scenes before they finally get their chance to shine. K Camp, the man behind the hit singles “Money Baby” and “Cut Her Off”…
Above swirling guitars and dreamy synths, Little Rêd sings her anthem for love-worn relationships. Hell is her debut single, produced by Ed Tullett (solo artist, producer and collaborator with Novo Amor), it’s a song about the battle between fear and love exploring themes of heartbreak, anxiety and bravery. Little Rêd’s hook-laden soundscape wouldn’t be out…
Taken from the Melbourne artist/producer Woodes acclaimed debut self-titled EP, her newest single ‘Bonfire’ combined her love of percussion with a quirky enthralling melody – today she released the accompanying live video, just as magical as the track with an enthralling live performance from Woodes. The video shot at The Line, in Melbourne shows off…
While growing up in her native of Iran and in a multi-cultural family, Maryama (Maryam Mirbagheri) studied guitar with rock stars such as Ardavan Anzabipour and Homayoun Majdzadeh and soon continued her journey as a young girl in North California. This unique blend of cultures has allowed her to craft a unique sound that brilliantly…
GANGLY signal the arrival of the next great Icelandic band to make a global impact, now set to release their new single ‘Whole Again’. Having been anointed by the Nordic island’s musical Goddess, Björk, who has said she is ‘obsessed’ with singer Jófríður, ‘Whole Again’ draws you deeper into GANGLY’s delicate, frosted slow jams. GANGLY…
Dublin-based songwriter Paddy Hanna returns today with ‘Bad Boys’, a baroque cut of shimmering, intelligent pop. Following 2015’s double-whammy of ‘Austria’ and ‘Underprotected’, new single ‘Bad Boys’ finds Paddy on his most effortlessly charming form to date, the tale of those titular bad boys sitting atop a swirling, orchestral backing. “We all have one of…
Mike Kinsella is not your average singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist. The beloved Chicago-native has been soothing ears and mending the hearts of his dedicated fanbase for over an astonishingly prolific two decades. Moreover, he’s also credited with playing a major role in carving out a new sound that emerged in the late nineties and early naughts that captivated…
Columbia Records singer/songwriter LÉON has released her sophomore EP, ‘For You,’ today. The 4-song EP features the brand new title track “For You,” along with the previously released irresistible gems “Sleep Deprived,” “Liar” and “Think About You.” The stunning compilation is a first look into what’s to come from LÉON’s debut album due to release…
The myth of the phoenix is timeless and universal, a paean to rebirth and renewal that has resonated for centuries. The phoenix, rising from the ashes, brimming with new, vital life, symbolizes the ability to break free of bonds and summon the strength not only to survive but to triumph, to persevere—repeatedly and determinedly, without…
A Thousand Horses are back in the saddle for 2017 with the release of their brand new single ‘Preachin’ to the Choir’. The track is the first to be taken from their forthcoming second album, due for release on BMLG Records later this year. ‘Preachin’ To The Choir’ premiered yesterday on Rolling Stone Country. Speaking…
London four-piece Zola Blood return with Good Love, the new single from their upcoming debut album, Infinite Games. Having made a name for themselves through their brand of brooding electronica – the band’s last single ‘Islands’ gained huge support from the likes of Huw Stephens and solid backing from Spotify. ‘Good Love’ builds and crystallises…
With their review for his new album, WORRY. (SideOneDummy Records), Pitchfork used the byline “In certain circles, Jeff Rosenstock is one of the most important figures in modern punk, and with WORRY., he has made his magnum opus.” Lofty praise? Indeed. But for someone with a resume like his, it quickly becomes apparent that his…
Synthwave messiah Illuminatè Steele, delivers latest video entry to the masses in her bittersweet tribute to Minneapolis purple royalty, Prince. Illuminatè Steele releases her new video “Desire By Design (The God Complex)”, showcasing her many talents as a longtime electronic producer, writer, video director and artist possessing a unique style and sound all her own.…
