Feature stories and artist interviews
Meet Madsonik, an extraordinarily ambitious DJ/Musician/producer who’s making his musical transition from the big screen to the stages. While he’s super young, he’s been in the game for years – his epic, award-winning scores have appeared in soundtracks and trailers for numerous box-office blockbusters like Avengers: Age of Ultron, Furious 7, Iron Man 3 and…
Legendary Southern California Industrial Metal group Society 1 has signed a deal with DSN Music to release their upcoming album Rise From The Dead, scheduled to release this March. Society 1, which was founded in 1996 by the infamous Lord Zane on lead vocals, also features veteran guitarist Maxxxwell Carlisle, bassist Dirt Von Karloff, and…
Nik Salazar has dreamed since his youth of being an international singer. He was born in New York and raised in Colombia, where he has risen to stardom of the highest caliber. His unique mix of musical talent and natural onscreen ability has made him a crossover star of both radio and tv. He first…
So here we are February 2nd. I know that we are a music based company, but I am very excited for Sunday as the Patriots play the Falcons. Go Pats is all I will say. We have got an amazing duo today by the name Belle of the Fall. Tracy Walton & Julia Autumn Ford…
The End Records is pleased to announce the signing of King Washington for the release of their upcoming third studio album. Drawing from diverse influences such as Grizzly Bear, The Crash Kings, The Talking Heads, The Beatles and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Los Angeles’ own King Washington are in the midst of creating the New…
Visual and sound artist Astrid Gnosis explores social and emotional collapse through her work — a heady mix of abstract textures, fractured beats, cinematic atmospherics, twisted melodies and off-the-wall vocals. Now living and working in London, Astrid began writing music when she was just 13 years old. She’s crafted sonic installations for exhibitions and art…
James Chatburn has dropped his first single of 2017, after an invitation by LA tastemaker label Soulection to be part of their 6th birthday “Promise Once More” compilation, alongside heavyweights such as IAMNOBODI and ESTA. “Omens” showcases James’ incredible development as an artist. Sparse production built on handcrafted samples, synthesizers, drum machines, guitars and lush…
Tasha Michelle grew up surrounded by all genres of music. The sounds of Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Richard Smallwood as well as, many other artists filled her childhood home. Brought up in the Methodist church she watched as her mother, aunt, and great grandmother all sang in gospel quartets. It was then Tasha learned music…
PEP is a supremely fitting name for an act who describes its music as “Nu-Wop Dreamsauce.” Their irresistible new single “Get Physical” embodies vintage malt-shop pop with an updated rhythmic twist. Both parody and homage, the track’s punchy bass line, sugary sweet vocals, and ironic lyrics deliver on those melodic hooks that are essential to…
Inspired by the 90’s grunge subculture, Los Angeles based Love Ghost successfully pays tribute to the most influential genre of alternative rock, while creating a unique and modern sound. Having grown up together, the five-piece are able to poignantly express both the hardships and joys of suburban teenage culture within their music. The band was…
‘Egyptian Darkness’ is the new single from the Scandi female artist with vision called Louise Lemón. Although the music itself doesn’t resemble anything Egyptian at all, there is an message to the name. It does however sound dark, mysterious and mystical. In the style of Lana Del Rey, The Kills and PJ Harvey’s open and…
With the release of the Godspeed & Guns album, NYC’s Christina Rubino brings a new feel to a classic genre. The album, produced by Jerry Farley with a host of amazing projects under his belt, is lush with addictive progressions, soulful vocals, and an alternative edge. The record boasts the aesthetic of indie rock anthems.…
After releasing “Do You Still Love Me?” out into the world, Ryan Adams has shared the video for the first single off his highly anticipated 15th studio album, Prisoner—out February 17th on Pax-Am/Blue Note. Directed and produced by Noah Abrams, and edited by Brook Linder, “Do You Still Love Me?” gives viewers intimate behind-the-scenes glimpses…
Anti- is thrilled to announce the signing of Jade Jackson. A highly prolific and supremely talented young singer-songwriter, Jackson creates a sound that is simultaneously new and old, merging a youthful spiritedness with a weary storyteller’s perspective usually reserved for veteran artists. Stylistically the sound is unapologetically country rock. It merges the heartbreak and resilience…
He’s never been shy about the past demons he has had to conquer in his life. His battles with severe depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress syndrome and bi-polar disorder robbed him of many of his most creative years, but rather than looking at life in the rearview he bundled it all up and forged ahead with…
Multi-talented singer, performer, and model AnnMarie Fox has announced the upcoming release of her new single, “Land Ain’t Loving Me.” http://www.redfoxsings.com/ The song consists of passionate vocals layering over a laid back, Country beat with the lyrical theme highlighting messages of peace and love. Grab it on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1192735454?ls=1&app=itunes
“Run Up,” the new single from international superstars Major Lazer—the group comprised of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire, premieres today—listen here. The track, inspired as ever by the group’s Caribbean roots, features PARTYNEXTDOOR and Nicki Minaj. “It’s always important for us to work with people who are on the same wave,” says Diplo. “Nicki and…
If there is one thing that Soles Of Passion is laser focused on, it is their commitment to championing the cause of financial fairness and balance for citizens of the USA. Their unrelenting ability to hold big banks and financial institutions accountable for their past and current transgressions is important because even though 2008 seems…
‘Easy’, the highly anticipated new album from rising Nashville-via-Mississippi band The Weeks, is set for release April 7th on Lightning Rod Records. The new video for “Talk Like That,” the album’s first track, debuts today featuring live footage shot entirely by the band’s own drummer, Cain Barnes. The Weeks recorded ‘Easy’ over the course of…
“Back in July when Durand Jones & The Indications debut album was released, we had no idea what the world would think,” explains Terry Cole from Colemine Records. “After all, the record, albeit finely crafted, was conceived in a dingy Indiana basement on a shoestring budget of 452 dollars and 11 cents (we kept receipts).…
Since her first single “Addiction,” and the subsequent “Forgive You,” Chandani has proved herself to be an artist with a big heart, a bigger voice, and an ability to process life lessons with a maturity and poise that is remarkable for someone her age. The Los Angeles based songstress is back once again with “Baby…
‘Don’t trip chill vibe’ is the highly-anticipated second release from the rapidly rising artist, Thidaniel. Written by himself, the serene R&B cut highlights Thidaniel’s classically smooth vocals and production talent, and was executive produced with frequent collaborator and iconic producer, Tricky Stewart (The Dream, Rihanna, Beyonce), Of the track/video, Thidaniel says “Earlier this year I…
It is singer/songwriter Asha that you ought to have your eyes and ears alert for. Nearing the release of her debut single ‘Drowning’, Asha anticipates the opportunity that will inevitably open up before her in the Australian music scene. With acoustic drive, lyric depth and imposing soundscapes, singer/songwriter Asha is making a name for herself…
The highly anticipated return of the Dead Rabbitts is finally here. The band released their Tragic Hero Records debut full length, “Shapeshifter” back in 2014 and is excited to premiere the first track, “Dead Again” off their upcoming album ‘This Emptiness’. “Dead Again” is about using substances as coping mechanisms, as evidenced in the song…
The Northeastern region of Italy is home to some of the most striking landscapes on earth. With the jagged Dolomite Mountains rising high into the sky, the lines between nature and man are blurred. From the heart of the region is Inner Call, an eclectic rock quartet whose connection to one another a similar one…
Better known as one half of the Los Angeles-based indie-pop sister-duo, The Pierces, Cat Pierce—known simply as “Cat”—makes her return to the spotlight in 2017, this time as a solo artist. She brings with her, a collection of fresh, expansive and emotionally eclectic songs, starting with the release of hypnotic debut single, “You Belong To…
Christina Rubino’s last video for “Godspeed and Guns” taught us several things. First, she’s an exceptionally talented artist with an uncanny knack for songwriting. Second, she’s not afraid to broach and humanize complex subjects in her lyrics. Finally, she executes her vision with stunning efficiency. In her new video “Down To The Sea,” she brings…
Declan McKenna has unveiled the video for his new song, “The Kids Don’t Wanna Come Home.” The video was directed by Bunny Kinney and filmed in Barnet, North London. It features a range of teenagers who are all engaged, motivated and active in trying to make a difference for their collective futures. While the teenagers…
Starling releases new single ‘No Rest For The Wicked’ on January 20th through Distiller Records. Taken from her forthcoming EP ‘The Body’ which will be released in Spring 2017. Starling is an art-obsessed left-field pop practitioner from London whose multi-layered, personality-lead songs draw the listener into a heady world that aims to mix the fantastical…
In the past 12 months, we’ve been excited to bring you three videos from NJ native Carolyn Marie. “Surrender,” “Our Favorite Song,” and “The Moment” each showed a different side to this diverse songstress. Today, we would like to share with you the brand video for “Shelter Me.” While we’ve been huge fans of everything…
Since releasing her chart-topping debut EP, Urban Flora, Alina Baraz has been charming fans across the world with her live show and quietly working away on her debut full length album for Mom + Pop. Building on Alina’s viral success from YouTube and collaboration with Danish artist Galiamatias, Urban Flora has grown exponentially since release,…
Whitehorse, a go-for-broke duo with a wild imagination and deadly riffs, serves up an anthem for those who get fooled – but only for a time – by the smooth talkers, the social climbers, the neon lighters, the brake squealers, the black and red detailers, the Diesel wearers, the face suckers, and all those boys…
Swedish duo Johnossi release their brand new single today (20th January), entitled ‘Hands’. A soaring indie-rock anthem, with chiming guitars and singalong chorus, its radio-friendly nature belies the song’s subject matter, where singer/guitarist John Engelbert addresses police brutality from both the victim and the perpetrator’s perspective. Johnossi have also announced a second London headline show…
New York based singer-songwriter Amy Jay releases the official lyric video for “Only One” – the debut single from her Supposed To Be EP – on Friday, January 20th. Amy Jay released her debut EP Supposed To Be last year via AWAL and has since amassed close to 200,000 streams on Spotify with a peak…
It was one year ago that we introduced programmers and viewers to a Queens-based emcee named Germain. A rock steady demeanor and laser focus on his craft made him a formidable entry into the hip-hop world. His debut video for “Up All Night” was a no-frills metaphor for the endless hours he has dedicated to…
Elusive, electro-pop artist SIVIK is riding high after releasing his latest hit single, “All Day All Night,” which Pop Dust appropriately called “the perfect track to bump literally all day and all night.” Now, SIVIK is releasing the video for “All Day All Night,” which premiers exclusively via Taste and Tone. “Conceptually I wanted the…
Metal. Hard Rock. Power Metal. Progressive. Categorize them any way you want, DareDevil Squadron rocks with a vengeance and won’t quit until they’ve shown the world what a five-man band can do. Armed with some of the finest songs written in this or any genre, the Squadron combines virtuosity with finesse in order to create…
Beau + Luci have recently shared their new single “Deeper Well,” the first single from their upcoming EP, Fire Dancer, due out March 3, 201. A cover of the Emmylou Harris classic, the track tells the story of the struggling and striving human existence. Their vocals and instrumentation are reminiscent of artists like Johnny Cash…
Golden Brown is stoked to introduce our first single from Portland, Oregon-based PWRHAUS. Reveal a mysterious soulful voice swimming over swirling synths with a driving backbeat in the track ‘Heartbeat.’ The self-titled Golden Brown debut from PWRHAUS is out Feb. 3, 2017. PWRHAUS is the life-long project of Anthony Schatz, a self-proclaimed hermit who has…
Christina Rubino has released a new single and video, “Down to the Sea” off her latest album “Godspeed and Guns.” http://www.christinarubino.com/ The track list is quite eclectic and ranges from indie folk tunes to dreamlike piano ballads, all with a story to tell.
