Feature stories and artist interviews
New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles- most people think of the big cities when asked where to find great music, but Birmingham, Alabama- known as “the Magic City” and home of independent record label Communicating Vessels- has built and maintained a thriving music scene. After his prior band The Grenadines broke up, it was no…
Pop artist and model Giorgio Hofmann is ready to take over the summer. His latest single and music video “Ready Now” debuted June 15th, just in time to be a contender for the song of the season. Site: https://twitter.com/GiorgioHofmann Following the success of his previous hits, “I Don’t Care” and “(Damn) We Good”, “Ready Now”…
Singer/Songwriter and Monument recording artist Walker Hayes is top 5 most added at Country radio today with his reactive, new single “You Broke Up With Me.” The song is “already making waves with fans” (The Boot) with over 60,000 tracks downloaded and streaming figures surpassing 10 million. His fresh style differentiates him from others as…
Irish singer and songwriter Colette Kavanagh continues to blow us away with her intimately personal lyrics and heartfelt music. Her new video for “Once in a Lifetime” may be her most emotive and true to the heart work yet. Colette’s soothing voice, influenced by singers such as Julie London and Karen Carpenter, is the perfecting…
Irresistible new teen sensation Madison McWilliams has released her self-titled debut ep today, Friday, June 23rd. The official release from the proud Austin native is now available on all digital platforms. Following the release of the ep Madison will also premiere a new video for her first single “Melodramatic” on Vevo/YouTube Monday June 26th 9AM…
Los Angeles Samoan rap star and originator of the West Coast Alliance Tour, Day Day King made his way to the frontline of the West Coast music scene with the 2016 summer release of “West Coast 4 Life” produced by Slick Million Dollar Beats and Marlo Da Martian of Billionaire Brand Boyz. The song is…
Rising rap sensation from North Georgia best known by his stage name, GA is gaining international momentum since he finalized his deal with independent record label, MonStar Productions. GA is a former Atlanta Institute of Music and Media student who has crafted a signature sound that can be heard in the April 2017 release of…
Fresh off their massive 40-city North American arena tour, music’s biggest hit-makers The Chainsmokers have premiered a new visual for their album track “Young.” The video, directed by Rory Kramer, features a montage of photos from Alex and Drew growing up over the years, mixed in with footage of their lives today. “Young” is one…
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is Kolade Olamide Ayodeji, a prolific songwriter, beat maker, producer, poet, and rapper. Having a business background- Ayodeji has a degree in Business Administration and Management- and a strong desire for independence has allowed him to be the captain of his own ship: he writes his lyrics, produces his songs,…
Today, the sultry gravel voiced New Zealand singer-songwriter Gin Wigmore returns with her defiant new single, “Hallow Fate,” a haunting piano and heavy drum-driven track that highlights the artist’s trademark soulful and gritty vocal. Written and Produced by Gin Wigmore and Steve Rusch, “Hallow Fate” is the first single taken from her forthcoming album. Launching…
South Florida is home to many great rappers, and Fort Lauderdale’s P. Chace is ready to be the next one making waves across the country. A songwriter, artist, and producer, he’s worked with Trina, Urban Mystic, Scott Storch, and many more, and even received a platinum plaque for his work on Trick Daddy’s “Thugs R…
Saba Lou was born in the year 2000 in Kassel, Germany. She moved to Berlin with her family in 2005. She began her recording career at the age of 6, putting out a 4 song 7-inch on Atlanta’s Slaughterhaus/Rob’s House Records. At the age of 8 she recorded “Good Habits (and Bad)” which was then…
Pragnya Wakhlu is a musician, composer and activist based out of New Delhi, India. A strong believer in using the power of music to promote positive change, Pragnya’s work is heavily inspired by the many important issues she’s passionate about. Her latest video release for “Burning Fire” is a perfect depiction of her remarkable talent…
Country music fans, hold onto your hats… Jessica Lynn is coming in hot on the international music scene in the United States, the UK and Europe! With already two nationally broadcast television specials and three US national tours under her belt, this sizzling new artist is set to launch her second release, a three-track EP…
San Mei’s ‘Until You Feel Good’ gets a new life today with the addition of a stunning video clip. The electric lady from the Gold Coast has also sweetened the deal with the announcement of her debut EP, Necessary out Friday July 14 and a local launch show. Rich with mysterious hues, the footage follows…
Will Jay told The Huffington Post that “I want to write the soundtrack for people’s lives, whether it’s a song that reminds them of a great time in their life or a song that simply gives them a good cry.” With a wealth of experience under his belt including his tenure in the boy band…
So we are back this week and it is so good to see you all. We have an amazing talented artist on today from Bills country by the name of Arthur Ward. We have much to get to with him but first some music news. First up, Merlin, the global digital rights agency for the…
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Marc Daniels injects a breath of fresh air in to the country-rock scene with his fun-loving lyrics, charmingly expressive vocals and driving guitar riffs. Daniels’ latest LP, The Starting Line, is an impressionable result of his appealing and infectious music style. To further support his recent album, Marc Daniels debuts his lead…
The up and coming death-gospel female artist Louise Lemón hails from Sweden and intertwines the dark, windy and cold Scandi ambiance into her music. Having recorded her debut EP ‘Purge’ in a haunted cabin with Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Thurston Moore), the setting is eerie and many light years away from the current pop landscape.…
Having just passed the milestone of 2 million streams, alt Rock / Metal outfit We Are The Catalyst are celebrating and saying a big thank you to their fans by way of a new video release for the track “One More Day” from the bands critically acclaimed album Elevation. http://www.wearethecatalystofficial.com/ “”One More Day” is without…
Many artists like to brand themselves as multi-faceted, seamlessly jumping from one skill set to another. The truth is, while many believe they are a “jack of all trades” the truth is most are simply a “master of none.” Once in awhile, though, an artist like Inma Mira comes to the screen and proves that…
Aprilann is a fearless and dynamic live performer who captivates audiences with her original songs. Her latest release, “Crown and the Girls” demonstrates her power in the recording studio. The original was produced by Artie Skye and the track is an anthem to heartbreak and letting go. The remix, produced by PGee with beats by…
HAIM release new song, ‘Little Of Your Love,’ from their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Something To Tell You” (July 7 on Columbia). The new song premiered today as Radio 1’s ‘Hottest Record’ and is available online via all digital service providers. HAIM performed ‘Little Of Your Love’ last month on Saturday Night Live and Paste…
Think of the Grunge era, and a few iconic elements come to mind: angry guitars, angst-ridden laments, well-worn flannel shirts. But strip away the rage and rebellion, and what you’re left with are classic songs with unique, timeless melodies and meaningful, poetic lyrics. Those are the elements that husband-and-wife duo High Dive Heart bring to…
The SLVR Tongues has the potential to be country music’s answer to the Chainsmokers with their new single “S-Class”. Members Hannah Huntley, James Lynch and Peter Erik bring genre-defying vocals, lyrics and production to this catchy track. No matter your taste in music, you will hear this and feel its energy. “S-Class” comes as the…
Singer Jaira (pronounced Jair-ruh) Burns discovered her voice the old fashioned way — in the shower. A precocious 9-year-old, who was always cranking up the radio and warbling along, she challenged her mother to an impromptu sing-off of the Pat Benatar classic, “Love Is A Battlefield.” The family home had one tiny bathroom so Jaira’s…
The stellar Melbourne artist Woodes today releases her new single ‘Run For It’, a track which takes no prisoners and makes no apologies. “The lyrics stem from accepting things being within the nature of certain people,” said Woodes. “If I see something that doesn’t sit well with me I call it out. There was potential…
Canadian singer/song writer Idril Jean, is an artist that takes into account, soft rock, pop country, pop and folk as her genre choices for her music creativity. Thus, she has gone on to write and record for her latest EP she calls “Let’s Get Crazy”. She then goes into great detail about how she got…
From the early age of three belting out classics like The Little Mermaid’s “Part of Your World” or Britney Spears’ “Stronger” on her parents’ coffee table to performing at Carnegie Hall and Disneyland with her middle school choir, Kaleigh lives, breathes, and sleeps music, acting, and writing. This Los Angeles-area native has a diverse taste…
In the dimly lit interior of a small nightclub, where the stale smell of a thousand extinguished cigarettes drowns out the smell of spilt beer and broken dreams, a band plays against a backdrop of cheap golden tinsel. Outside, palm trees line the night’s horizon. In the years to come, the streets will swell into…
New R&B songstress, Dye Hard has released her new single ‘Change Up’, the second single on her debut EP “DYMOND”. The follow up to her last single ‘Don’t Know Us’ is equally captivating and features playful but candid lyrics reminiscent to classic 90’s r&b artists such as Brandy, Monica and Aaliyah.”Don’t change up, don’t change…
“Our lyrics question the nature of your reality”, John Shannon of “cosmic rock and roll” trio theSHIFT boldly declares on the band’s website. Shannon (vocals/guitar) and his bandmates MJ Lambert (drums) and Ben Geis (bass) attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but the group now calls New York City home. While they make great…
Manchester-based four-piece Everything Everything return with a brand new single “Can’t Do”. It’s the first to be taken from their forthcoming new album “A Fever Dream” which has been produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Depeche Mode). The the official video — which also debuted today — was directed by Holly Blakey who the…
Slumberland Records and Grey Market are excited to announce Cage Tropical, the new album from Brooklyn-based artist, Frankie Rose, due August 11. Featuring sci-fi references and ’80s influences, the lead single “Trouble” is described by The Line of Best Fit as, “a driving first taste, with a rock-solid motorik underpinning Rose’s wiry synthwork and frayed…
Quebec City underground pop-rock heroes Mauves grace us with their sensually teasing new video for the track Eh Fille (Hey Girl), a slow grooving burner found on their most recent release Coco. Temptation, desire, morality and anxiety are all at play in the gorgeously shot and directed clip, a reminder that at our most vulnerable…
‘Beam Me Up’ is the follow-up to their triumphant return single ‘Ballad of Black & White’, which The Line of Best Fit described as “a summer anthem in the making. Rock and roll at its most addictive and sprawling, the track radiates with a nostalgia for sun-soaked fields and pints in paper cups. With this…
So here we are back at in on a Wednesday in June 2017. It is so good to be here with you today. We have an awesome band from Philly on today by the name The Undercoats. We have much to get to with them but first some music news. The Merlin Member Survey 2017…
From the West Side of Chicago to a world-wide stage, Twista has been killing the rap game for more than two and a half decades. Known as one of the pioneers of fast-paced “chopper” rap, he has nine albums under his belt and has earned an impressive social media footprint. Twista recently announced that his…
New York City is home to plenty of aspiring artists and musicians, but with his eclectic sounds and unique narratives, R&B artist Xavier White stands out from the crowd. He released his debut EP Cancer Vs. Gemini last June, and in addition to reaching more than half a million plays on Spotify, his songs have…
Last week, Larsen announced his forthcoming release of Resolute (out July 21 via Nettwerk Records), the follow up album to his debut release Vagabond. Check out the latest song from the album, “Chicago Song.” The song details a different kind of love for Larsen that happened in the city. The song is about a love…
