Feature stories and artist interviews
There’s an airy freedom to Many Voices Speak’s debut Away for All Time EP, conjuring a calm suiting the space in which it was created. Written and recorded in the small Swedish industrial town of Borlänge — where Matilda Mård relocated for two years to escape Stockholm’s busier pace — less distractions gave way to…
Australian songsmith Noah Earp has today announced his new single The Raw and the Cooked, a broad, sweeping stroke of alternative folk-rock, October 7. To accompany the single, Earp has released a self-made film clip that endears the viewer with its undeniable quirk. The Raw and the Cooked is the first taste of Earp’s debut…
This weekend, ENTER SHIKARI shocked fans with an unexpected “drop” of a totally brand new track and video called “Hoodwinker” which received its worldwide premiere, courtesy of Daniel P Carter on BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show, and then appeared on streaming and download services immediately after. Initial recording of the track was started at the…
With the exception of the occasional feature, former Murder Inc. and Cash Money starchild Lloyd has spent some time away from the game. While he may not have been visible to the public, the ATL crooner was working behind the scenes, learning to play the guitar and strengthening his family ties. This was all to…
On the inspiration for the track, songwriter Rooney stated, “Victor Bockris is a writer who was part of the 70’s downtown art/punk scene in New York. He and Warhol superstar Gerald Malanga wrote a book called ‘Uptight: the Velvet Underground Story’ that I came across at some point growing up in suburban Philadelphia, and read…
Coming straight out of the hot Hamilton music scene in Canada, Jonny Debt delivers the downright erotic new single, ‘Sexy Cowboy’ produced by two-time Grammy Award winner Steve Bigas, released Friday 28th October. Seeping with dirty Folk-Rock from the get go, “Sexy Cowboy” explodes with guitar tones so filthy, they should be kept on the…
“Psalm Readers” – Official music video, from undocument’s third and final album “The Quiet Crusade” released September 9th, 2016. www.undocumentmusic.com/ undocument is a electronic & hip-hop music producer from Long Beach, California, where he creates mellow and melodramatic songs in the vein of Bonobo, Flume, Brian Eno, Tycho, Flying Lotus and Boards of Canada, perfect…
Hello there amazing music loving people of planet earth. It is so good to be here today. So I must admit something, I finally tried Spotify last night on my Amazon Kindle Fire. All I will say is that from a music business standpoint I am horrified, but as a music consumer I am thrilled.…
NOVAA releases EP Stolen Peaches EP after dropping teaser singles ‘Skinny Dipping’, ‘Rose’, ‘Hands’ and ‘Sex’ over the past few months. Summer 2015 saw 19-year-old NOVAA gathering the ideas and songs that would make up her planned album Peaches. A whole world of new sounds and stories were created, with an avatar / character associated…
Vocalist Laura Brehm has made her mark on electronic music with a number of chart-topping releases. For her next project, Brehm is teaming up with Producer/DJ REZZ for “Melancholy,” out today via mau5trap Recordings. With releases that that hit the top of the Hype Machine popular chart and landed in iTunes Dance Charts and Spotify…
One of music’s most distinctive voices and songwriters, D∆WN, aka Dawn Richard, announces she will drop her highly anticipated new album REDEMPTION on November 18 via Local Action/Our Dawn Entertainment. Largely produced by MachineDrum and D∆WN, it’s her most powerful work to date as she expands on her boundless, future-focused electronic sound to create a…
Lisa Mitchell is pleased to announced details of a brand new track Warhol through Play It Again Sam. Her third album, Warriors, is her first via Play It Again Sam. It will be available digitally October 14thwith a physical release set for the new year, Singer-songwriter, Mitchell has just announced a series of live shows…
Singer, actress, and YouTube creator Lia Maria Johnson has signed to Capitol Records and releases her debut single for the label, “DNA,” today via all digital service providers. A deeply personal song about her father’s battle with alcoholism, Johnson co-wrote “DNA” with its producer Howard Benson, co-producer Lenny Skolnik, and Sidnie Tipton. “I was at…
Critically-acclaimed international megastar Bruno Mars has unveiled today his first piece of solo music in nearly four years. Written and produced by Shampoo Press & Curl, with additional production by The Stereotypes, the new single titled “24K Magic” (pronounced twenty-four karat magic) is now available for streaming and download at all DSPs. The multi-GRAMMY-winning Mars…
To have Ambition is to have a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. That’s what this artist is all about, and how he earned the name “Ambition”. Early in his career, his drive and determination landed him a deal with Blue Star Records/Atlantic Records as the lead…
Acclaimed Dirty Projectors’ guitarist/vocalist Amber Coffman unveils her new video today for “All To Myself.” The song is the first offering from her forthcoming Columbia Records debut solo album, City Of No Reply. The video, elegantly directed by Amber and shot by Jake Magee, thrums like a revelatory postcard from the soul, depicting Amber on…
Following his last two EP releases on Southern Fried Records, half-Austrian/half-Russian artist producer MOTSA (real name Valerio Dittrich) has announced his forthcoming fourth EP ‘Petricolour’, due out 4th November on his own label imprint. In tandem with the announcement, MOTSA is previewing his first taster of the EP; the melodic and beautifully textured ‘Colours’, featuring…
London-based production trio preZidents have collaborated with up and coming UK vocalist, Jolan on their new single Keep It On Time, forthcoming 30th September via BOS Artists. A feel good anthem to see out the summer, ‘Keep It On Time’ is a strong display of preZidents’ producing capabilities. Armed with a pumping house-style beat and…
Singer, songwriter, actress, model, Macy Medford was born and raised in Katy, Texas. She has been making music her whole life – officially starting in the industry at the age of 12. Now 19 years old and living in Nashville, TN, Macy is attending Belmont University’s highly selective Musical Theater program. Her debut on a…
Electric Soul Entertainer, Vina Mills, delivers a soul waking vocal performance in the visual depiction of “RUN”, an emotional story of triumph told through the eyes of slaves. In order for black lives to matter, black history has to matter a truth that needs to be accepted to understand the uproars of this generation and…
Electro-Pop artist ANOUSHEH has just launched her latest, buzz-worthy single, “Bones.” ANOUSHEH’s fresh style combines Pop sensibilities that offers a unique, and slightly nostalgic sound for your ears. The songstress has been garnering the praise of fans and critics alike who can’t get enough of her hypnotic vocals and captivating instrumentation. Anousheh is known for…
Okay here we are on October 5th and it is so good to be here with you all. Here in the US we are in the midst of a fierce election season and my guests today The TRUMPetts have no problem letting people know who they support. Before we get to that lets get to…
Having climbed the Hype Machine charts – picking up support from BBC Radio 1, The FADER, Stereogum, i-D and Pitchfork in the process – with “Slop” this summer, Forth Wanderers are hitting back today with the latest track to be taken from their upcoming Slop EP, the bittersweet “Know Better”. Forth Wanderers are five friends…
ESH – Sarai Givaty graced the small screen in “NCIS” and the big screen in “The Expendables 3.” But the Israeli model/actress also has another career path she’s starting to pursue: music. “We all fall at some point,” Esh told The Huffington Post about the track. “Luckily, most times we have people around who love…
Stillehavet is a newly formed band consisting of Marit Elisabeth Svendsbøe and Gaute Stedje. They live in Bergen, Norway. Both members were previously part of a band called Funin (Marit Elisabeth was a co-founder) that released the record ‘Unsound’ on Karisma Records in 2010. Songs from this record have been played on radio channels in…
So today we have the new video premiere from Jerad Finck “Criminal.” We were so excited to have Jerad premiere the video @skopemag that we also wanted to hear from him as well. This single/video is off his new EP ‘Criminal’. Enjoy the new video and be sure to catch up with Jerad as he…
Alt. rock heroes Letters to Cleo are releasing new music for the first time in seventeen years this fall. The line up features original members Kay Hanley (vocals), Michael Eisenstein (guitar), Stacy Jones (drums), and Greg McKenna (guitar). The five song EP, Back to Nebraska will be released October 14th on all major digital platforms.…
The Legends follow up the acclaimed singles, “Roses” and “Summer In The City (Living Is For Somebody Else)” with a duet with Ecuadorian born Maria Usbeck (ex. Selebrities) who debuted on Labrador/Cascine earlier this year. “The constant quest for affirmation is destroying us all. Love me love me love me please be attracted to me…
Nettwerk Music Group is happy to announce the signing of Singaporean artist Linying to its label roster. The indie-electronic songstress releases her debut EP, Paris 12, this Friday, September 30th. Linying first gained recognition from her collaborations with some of European house music’s biggest names, leading to a #1 on Hype Machine and over 10…
Los Angeles based pop songstress Simone releases her song “Daydreams,” today. The track premiered this morning on Popdose. “Daydreams” effortlessly melds pop vocals and imaginative and edgy production. It’s a one of a kind experience for lovers of pop and indie music alike. Simone wrote “Daydreams” in the spring of 2016, shortly after the release…
Romance & Rebellion dial-up heart pounding infatuation in the music video for their new single, “Vanity Fair.” The five piece band, consisting of David LaViola (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Aaron Medina (Lead Guitar, Harmony Vocals), Aleksandr Landsberger (Rhythm Guitar, Harmony Vocals), Kyle Jordan Mueller (Drums), and Brandon Davis (Bass, Harmony Vocals) are known for their high…
Peter Doherty will release his new album, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ via BMG/Clouds Hill on Friday, December 2, 2016. The album is available to preorder now with first single ‘I Don’t Love Anyone (But You’re Not Just Anyone)’ along with ‘The Whole World Is Our Playground’ available as instant grats. ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’ was produced, recorded & mixed…
So here we are today as we close out September and I am feeling pretty good about it. I am so excited to bring on my guest today from Chicago by the name Owen Stevenson. We have so much to cover but lets check on some music news first. First up, Technavio’s latest report on…
Long Beach California native and sultry R&B/Hip Hop artist Paloma Ford appears as the leading lady in PARTYNEXTDOOR’s official video for the dancehall-inspired track “Not Nice.” The steamy visual takes place in the middle of the dessert as Party sits under a cabana surrounded by beautiful woman and riding ATV’s up and down the shoreline.…
Enzo Bennet is staking his claim as one of mau5trap’s emerging stars through the release of his brand new single, “Naga,” out now. A shining jewel amongst the We Are Friends, Vol. 5 compilation from the Deadmau5′ lead imprint, “Naga” is a concept derived from the nightlife scene in London, exuding the color and vitality…
Alabama-born phenom Yelawolf (real name: Michael Wayne Atha) today releases new single “Daylight” from his forthcoming album ‘Trial By Fire’ on Slumerican/ Shady Records/ Interscope Records. The song was introduced this week during the Magnificent Seven trailer which aired during the premiere of FOX’s Lethal Weapon. Listen to “Daylight” HERE. “Sometimes a grown man wants…
Dancehall superstar Kranium is back with another late night jam for the ladies on “We Can.” The Tory Lanez assisted track is one of the many follow-ups to his hit single “Nobody Has To Know,” which is still commanding in the Top 50 Reggae iTunes Charts. “We Can” is already gaining a lot of attraction…
Jim James, frontman of Grammy®-nominated My Morning Jacket, has just released the first track, “Same Old Lie” from his solo project, Eternally Even, out November 4 via ATO/Capitol Records. Purposefully released in the midst of possibly one of the most politically controversial elections to date, James’ new music is a call to action. James says…
Following the release of new album Familia, Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced she will release new single Crystallise on October 28th, via EBGB’s/Red Essential. She has also announced a UK 2017 tour, tickets for which will go on sale this Friday at midday. Familia, which was released last week charting at #12, is Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s sixth…
Multitalented artist, Jessica Audiffred reaches extraordinary heights in her kinetic remix of marshmello’s “Alone.” The producer’s meteoric rise to stardom is no joke and the full range of her creativity shines as she integrates the original with her signature high-octane flair. Furthemore, the new remix sets an example of Jessica’s versatility as she takes a…
