Feature stories and artist interviews
The much anticipated debut album release from LA-based DREAMERS, titled “This Album Does Not Exist” is out today from Fairfax Recordings/Hollywood Records. Led by singles, “Sweet Disaster” and “DRUGS”, DREAMERS pits the party and the paranoia of escapism in effortlessly tight, three-minute tunes. Though the songs and delivery are spot on and seamless- one wouldn’t…
So here we are and the holiday season is upon us. I will admit it that I enjoy holiday music and will play it through December 25th. I am so excited to have the beautiful and talented Robyn Cage on today. But before we get to her, lets check on some music news. First up,…
Critically lauded alt-rock band Mother Mother have announced their return with the release of “Love Stuck,” the first single from their upcoming new studio album No Culture to be released on February 10 via Def Jam Recordings. The band is now premiering the lyric video online. Co-produced by Brian Howes, Ryan Guldemond and Jason “JVP”…
Critically acclaimed, Grammy®-nominated multi-platinum artist Tove Lo, who has surpassed Spotify’s 1 billion-stream plateau, releases a new video today for “True Disaster”. “True Disaster” is the second single off of her brand new album LADY WOOD (released October 28th via Island Records), which scored a Top 10 albums chart debut. “True Disaster” is one of…
Sunderland (UK) based indie/electro/alt rock outfit ‘RAYNE’ drop news that their latest single ‘Subject A’ is available to stream for free. Taken from their highly anticipated ‘Complex By Design’ album, the track showcases the trio’s distinctive love for epic song arrangements, anthemic hook-lines, synth grooves and guitar driven rock creations. With well over one year…
Tkay Maidza today unleashes the official video for tropical dancefloor anthem “Simulation”; the second official single to be released from her debut album TKAY, which is out now via Downtown / Interscope Records. The playful video, which premiered via Fader was filmed in Los Angeles during Tkay’s most recent US tour and directed by duo…
Sister act Bloom Twins, have unveiled their new single ‘Set Us Free’. The track is another perfect example of their ‘dark pop’, offering up haunting dual vocals set against pulsating electro beats. Talking of the new single, the girls say; “This track we co-wrote with the amazing and talented Fiona Bevan and Max McElligott. It…
Taking a break from his ambitious video trilogy project, Nicky Romero has unleashed the brand new “Take Me” video, featuring Colten Avery. With over a million views in its first week, this adventurous clip is one of beautiful cinematography and mesmerizing visuals. The first two chapters of the trilogy, “Lighthouse” and “Future Funk,” followed the…
Formed in 2006 and combining elements of classical, jazz and electronic with the urgency of math-rock, hardcore and heavy metal, Japanese instrumental trio mouse on the keys defy categorization. Based in Tokyo, the group consists of two former members of influential Japanese underground band, Nine Days Wonder: Akira Kawasaki and Atsushi Kiyota, as well as…
“‘Abiertos’ is inspired by those restless nights when your head is spinning a thousand miles per hour. You stop and think about the love that surrounds you, about your fears and triumphs, and what is left to go and explore,” adds Londoño. Final is a fusion of musical influences; an alternative-experimental pop production with brushstrokes…
Philadelphia born Pop/R&B artist Ashley Leone has released her newest single, “Talk.” The standalone single is a follow-up to her debut EP, SugarCoated, released last May and was produced by Kevin Rooney. “‘Talk is about the ones who are literally, all talk, with no substance to their words,” says Leone. “I wrote the song after…
Like many stellar artists before him, Alex Di Leo had to let go of everything he had known and created in order to find his true voice. His journey began as a part of the reputable South Florida rock band Wyld Fly. It was an enlightening and rewarding journey, but the time had arrived for…
Milana May is an unconventional singer-songwriter/producer from Siberia, Russia. Described as “The Siberian Icebreaker” she broke through all resistance, limitations and old programming and gave birth to her own current innovative sound that blends different kinds of dance music music with a shamanic, mystical, raw, lore vibe. Likewise, her lyrics are multilayered, melding the lifestyle…
Bluesy-pop singer-songwriter, Brielle Von Hugel, who signed a recording contract with F.R.E.E.D.O.M. Records in July, has co-written a new breathtaking ballad entitled, “Naked.” The single will be released on November 22nd with an accompanying music video. Brielle brings a refreshing emotional depth to the pop scene with her sophisticated voice and natural storytelling. In her…
Perth, Australia is often referred to as the most remote city in the world. So what’s a band from Perth to do if they want to be heard? If you’re Roses for Ghosts, you play a little bit louder, rock a little harder, and rap a little bit more furiously than anything anyone in the…
Life’s best surprises often come from unlikely places. Twista knows this better than most. The pioneering platinum rapper put Chicago on the rap map and made the double-time rap style a rap staple. Despite selling millions of albums and popularizing a delivery incorporated by everyone from Jay-Z to Eminem, the Windy City rapper remains largely…
Night Talk whips up a deep and dusty mood with his latest EP on Definition:Music. Enter the Hours EP; A 3 track adventure through some of the darkest corners of the night. ‘Drowning’ starts us off chugging along with the tensions slowly rising as the synths play their game among the shadows. Soon enough, Night…
Sweden’s brilliant chart-topping duo Icona Pop reveal a cinematic new music video today, November 21st, for their single “Brightside” (out now via Record Company TEN/Big Beat Records) following a dance-party nightcap in an empty Los Angeles restaurant in Chinatown, featuring impressive choreography and some of the chicest vintage and designer looks self-styled by the fashionistas…
Gutxi Bibang is an unlikely candidate to carry the rock n’ roll torch, a second-generation African from the Basque county of Spain. He begins that journey today sharing the single “System of a Gun” via French indie label Oskar Recordings. His family emigrated to the tiny coast town of Algorta outside of Bilbao, but native…
Melbourne’s M Dominik is a fascinating artist that we are very eager to share with everyone. We found that the description on her web presence sums up not just her music, but her entire aesthetic with perfection. It reads: “After sunset, in the dark with a cup of tea and a glass of wine is…
Noemi Smorra has just released the video of her single This Song. The clip has been entirely recorded in Berlin by the multi-awarded Italian filmmaker and fashion photographer Livia Alcalde, with the participation of Raphael Vom Berg and Frederica Taby Lee. It deals, elegantly and soberly in black and white, with the difficult theme of…
Today, THE VERONICAS have released the video companion to the single “ON YOUR SIDE”, a short film written and directed by television and film star RUBY ROSE (Orange Is The New Black, xXx: Return of Xander Cage). The follow-up to their ARIA #1 and 2x Platinum in Australia hit single “In My Blood”, “On Your…
Rory Graham, AKA Rag’n’Bone Man’s new single Human, is out now on Columbia Records / Best Laid Plans. This new offering explores the powerhouse singer’s own expression of mortal vulnerability, set to a stark chain-gang rhythm whilst encapsulating Graham’s peculiar contradictions: his strength and gentleness. In person, Rory is the exact definition of a gentle…
In her debut solo album, Psycho Tyko, Alison Clancy leads us into a distinct world all her own: a tripped out, lucid dream, alt-pop adventure. It’s grunge, it’s psychedelic disco, it’s a sonic fantasy where reality bends to the will of it’s sweet voiced master. Alison Clancy is an artist easy to love, and hard…
As an experienced songwriter/ musician, John Vincent Curry has seen all sides of the music business, including the climb of his rock band goneblind with major label deals to being a recording/touring musician for ex-Creed frontman Scott Stapp. Currently, JVC plays up to 250 shows a year as a solo artist/songwriter with his rock band…
So here we are on a Thursday morning. One week from today folks in the US will be getting ready for turkey, family, and football. I am so excited to have Stanley Durbin on today not only for his music but his honest candor. But before we get to Stanley lets see about some music…
Just as in life, in hip-hop everything comes full-circle and while a lot has changed since Termanology released his debut; he’s back with More Politics. Similar to his debut, More Politics again brings together the elite of the elite beatsmiths, as Just Blaze, Q-Tip, Buckwild, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Dame Grease, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and his brother from…
San Mei aka Emily Hamilton returns, following her previous cut ‘Revel’ which gained triple j airplay and a critically acclaimed remix from Zaped. Her heady new alt-rock single ‘Rewind’, which had its first play on triple j last week, is set for release Friday week. San Mei’s effortlessly potent vocals glide fluently over crunchy guitars…
Following what has been an impressive month for a bonafide artist to watch, with being dubbed as one of the ‘Hottest New Artists’ By MixMag and DJ Mag in their September issues, LA/NY-based Bobby Nourmand self-released his amazing tune ‘D E E P in NY’ just last month. The track immediately ascended to #6 on…
What sort of feelings might the first settler on Mars experience? Would she be dizzy with the joy of discovery, or buoyed by pride in her accomplishment. Or would she be fearful? Would she be overcome by homesickness and regret? The main character in The NaveBlues’ new video for “Thank You” — a female pioneer…
“I love, I do not fear. Today I want to sing out more than ever. It’s always been time for revolutionary thought and action inside of awakening. Let’s turn it up, let’s burn it down, let’s start anew.” – Natasha Kmeto Natasha Kmeto is an electronic producer/vocalist dedicated to the art of emotional engagement. Writing,…
London born songstress, Ella Mai, is set to release her new EP, CHANGE, on Friday, November 18th and is now available for pre order. Executive produced in its entirety by West Coast hip-hop phenom, DJ Mustard, the project is a heartfelt throwback to ’90s R&B. “I’m a big fan of music from that era,” admits…
There’s been a lot of talk of building walls lately. Not just the physical kind, but in the metaphorical sense as well. In some ways, everyone resides behind some type of wall. In the brand new video for “Tear Down the Walls”, Todd Curry and Focus deliver a crushing blow to the barriers that divide,…
Johnny Popcorn is a five member rock band with vocals from Hezekiah and Jani Coral. Johnny Popcorn’s new album “Totem Pole” is now available on Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and Band Camp. The group combines funk rock beats and raspy vocals with fun artwork to create a unique presentation. Johnny Popcorn is a five member rock…
Over the past half-decade, thanks to the popularity of artists such as Drake and PartyNextDoor, Toronto Hip-Hop developed a reputation for a woozy, sensitive mixture of Rap and RnB, but the sounds of the city stretch far beyond that generalization. Coming out of the 6 with a fierce flow and beats hard enough to make…
Today, British band SSHH — comprised of guitarist Zak Starkey (Oasis, The Who) and front-woman and vocalist Sshh Liguz — has released their powerful debut album titled “ISSUES.” https://www.teencanceramerica.org/ Available now on all digital platforms, “ISSUES” is a stellar collection of cover songs that have helped shape the rock and roll musical landscape and pays…
Australian singer-songwriter Emma Anglesey has today announced her captivating new single Mary-Anne, out November 11. Of the new track Anglesey says, “Mary-Anne is about how you don’t always know where the road is leading and stuff happens that’s totally out of your control but you just keep going”. To accompany the track, Anglesey, in collaboration…
With his previous video for “Gentleman,” Will Jay set out to show that chivalry isn’t dead and that being a gentleman is still en vogue. The song endeared him to viewers far and wide and the lighthearted video was the perfect personification of this brilliantly talented artist. http://www.willjaymusic.com/ For those of you itching for more,…
Famed Jersey Shore blues guitarist Matt O’Ree and his self-named band to celebrate release of new album ‘Brotherhood’ featuring Bruce Springsteen and David Bryan of Bon Jovi with a record release party at the Stone Pony, Wednesday, November 23 Therewolf Records is proud to present the eagerly anticipated new album by The Matt O’Ree Band,…
Shot amidst desert dunes, abandoned concrete ruins and the sea’s raging splendor, the official music video for SOLANO & Landis’s recent collaboration “Trouble” invites fans to enter a foreign world filled with magic and mystery. The story follows two heroines as they explore a post-apocalyptic setting that plays on nature’s stark beauty, all the while…
