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So we are back and feeling real good today on a Thursday morning. I must admit even though this is a music site I am excited for NFL football and the chill fall weather coming in. So we have an awesome band today, FIVES, but before we get to chat with them lets see about…
To thrive as a rap artist, one must have an unmatched combination of intelligence, talent and dedication – and only a few emerge from the crowd. So, it’s no surprise that Millyz, a rapidly rising star from Boston, has been making some serious moves in the rap game, proving himself as an unstoppable force. Millyz…
Round Hill Records darlings and newest signing Royal Teeth are heading out on the road this fall with a short headlining run before hopping onto California alt-rock band Rooney’s tour to support their fall dates. The band will headline three shows in September, including a play at the new Mondo festival in New York before…
Katie Buxton is an indie folk singer/songwriter originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and based out of Nashville, Tennessee. At age twelve, Katie picked up the guitar and wrote her first song, and since then has had experience with bands and songwriting in multiple genres. In 2012, she was chosen as a finalist in the Sing for…
Emerging with popularity, solo artist Sonny Hunter is a Lead Singer, Lyricist/ Songwriter, Rhythm Guitarist from Houston Texas/USA. Being influenced by artists such as The Commodores, Yes, VanHalen, Trapeze, Sly & The Family Stone, Jeff Beck and David Bowie, with the latest production from Sonny Hunter it is obvious the quality of musicianship he has…
Music has been in Ksenia’s soul since birth, first learning classical piano at age six, and eventually going on to appear as a finalist on the national Russian television show, “Sing If You Can.” Shortly after coming to America she had a chance meeting with music producer Mario Marchetti, who eventually inspired her to begin…
The Pineapple Thief has launched a clip of frontman Bruce Soord performing an acoustic version of “Tear You Up,” taken from the band’s recently released new album on Kscope, Your Wilderness. Soord states, “People always ask me how I write songs and I always say the same thing – with my acoustic guitar. I thought…
Pop rock trio Eyes Eat Suns have released their new music video for the single ‘Priceless Faces’ which comes off their recently released sophomore EP Alive. Produced by James Paul Wisner who has worked with bands like Paramore, Underoath, and more, has the group pointed in the right direction with this new pop hit. Vocalist,…
After the unmeasured success of her 2015 debut EP When The World Ends, AYLA returns today with a new offering in ‘Like the Other Kids’ and a subsequent launch tour. Premiered last night on triple j’s Goodnights, the song’s chugging, layered production is anchored by a pounding drum motif that takes it from stunning to…
Originally from Jerusalem, Lior Ben-Hur has spent years traveling the world playing and learning music. His band’s new music video, “Roads of Creation,” tells the journey and story of the traveler who chooses to be on the move in order to learn about the world and humanity first hand. “Roads of Creation” from the upcoming…
“Beautiful Life” emits the purest pleasure, Kristin Bigness’s vocals fully capturing the spectrum of happiness depicted in the lyrics. “Let go,” she sings, “We have a beautiful life.” Surrounded by a full band comprised of her husband and long-time friends, Kristin and the rest of The Bigness pay perfect tribute to the 70’s greats who…
Today, London quartet Boxed In share the new video for single “Forget” from their upcoming album Melt (September 23rd). “Forget” is the follow up single to “Jist,” which upon its release was immediately added to the UK’s prestigious BBC Radio 6 Music Playlist and received regular plays across Radio 1. The new video is the…
Ward Thomas, the UK-based twin sister duo – comprised of Lizzy and Catherine Ward Thomas – are set to release their sophomore album Cartwheels on September 2nd via a joint venture between WTW Music and Sony Music UK. The sisters just released their new music video for “Guilty Flowers”off the upcoming album. “Guilty Flowers” is…
Certified gold artists, DJ Luke Nasty, presents Caribbean Pop princess Barbee, to star in his latest hit single “OTW.” The voice on the phone in the record is Barbee’s voice and Luke wanted her sexy assertiveness in this video where she is asking DJ Luke Nasty “where are you?” This comedic video has many hilarious…
This Friday, Big Scary will release their third studio album Animal. The band is previewing the record throughout the week in a digital listening party running via their Facebook page and bigscary.net. Animal has four stages of the animal, which are rolling out this week with accompanying visuals by John Syme. Currently ‘Hunting’ and ‘Lurking’…
Only a few months after the release of her Machine EP, London based, Swedish-Iranian singer Ayelle is back with another stellar single. ‘Reclaim’ is a bass-driven, pulsating, confrontational r&b piece, produced by frequent collaborator David Marc Dos Santos (1/2 electronic duo ‘Molo’), who also produced Ayelle’s February release ‘Waiting’ earlier this year. Possessing a bittersweet…
Australian artist/producer Woodes has released the striking new video to her acclaimed hit single “The Thaw.” Shot on location in Lake Moutain in collaboration with Josh Harris (Welcome The Machines), the clip showcases the unique wintery Australian mountains juxtaposing the trees with ice and snow. Woodes explains her inspiration, “I wanted to shoot on location…
Olivia brings the thirst for adventure to life in the beautiful new video for her single, “Skyline.” The rising star infuses a timeless energy and uplifting spirit into the cinematic take on a track all about discovery. It’s a visual look at the power of dreams and determination, as she leaves behind everything she’s ever…
Interscope Records artist Sam Spiegel releases his debut single — “Mutant Brain” — today via all digital retailers. Listen HERE. The musician, DJ, producer, and composer collaborated on the track, a frenetic and futuristic take on bass-heavy electronic music, with Houston-based producer Ape Drums. “Mutant Brain” features guest vocals by Jamaican dancehall artist Assassin, who…
Tom Charchuk has lived in and around Alberta Canada most of his life and is an accomplished singer/songwriter both has performed successfully as a rock artist and country artist. He is influenced by some of the greatest past and modern day singer/songwriters. His sounds are a blend of high energy interpretations with a touch of…
Composed around an eerie, looped ice cream-van siren and a big dumb bass riff, ‘The Blue’ is sonically fitting for a track concerning the symbiotic relationship of the gleeful and the gloomy. “It’s a good idea to feel sad sometimes,” says Cocoa frontman Greg, “but the things you can do to avoid feeling down can…
Cassius have released their anticipated new album Ibifornia, out today via Interscope / Polydor Records. The LP marks the iconic French duo’s first studio album in ten years and brings together a star-studded team of collaborators including Pharrell Williams, Mike D of Beastie Boys, Chan Marshall of Cat Power, Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic, and John…
Today, fiddle player Jeremy Garrett of the Grammy-nominated Infamous Stringdusters announces a new solo album, The RV Sessions 2, scheduled for release on September 27th, 2016. The follow-up to his second solo release, The RV Sessions, The RV Sessions 2 was recorded and (mostly) written during Jeremy’s time on the road – not with The…
The Divine Comedy release the second single from their acclaimed forthcoming album Foreverland, the brilliant How Can You Leave Me On My Own is out today with an impact date of October 7th. Foreverland is the eleventh studio album from The Divine Comedy, and is already receiving rave reviews, with Mojo commenting “Funny, learned and…
Bea Miller has released the music video for “yes girl,” the first track from her upcoming sophomore album due out early 2017. The video, which premiered on Vevo August 25th, was directed by Aya Tanimura (Katy Perry) and shot in Los Angeles. Watch it HERE. ‘”yes girl” is about having a relationship with anybody who…
Berlin based four-piece Lion Sphere are one of the most exciting bands to come out of Germany this year. The release of debut single ‘Sisters’, and accompanying visuals, set the boys on a trajectory of nationwide shows and increased demand. The band blend thumping electronic fragments with heavy hip-hop grooves, spacious guitar licks and raw,…
London-based electronic 3-piece band Jaded releases today the video for their single “4000Hz.” The video, which Clash calls “wild patchwork visuals,” was directed by Full Fat Films. “4000Hz” is garnering major attention internationally, receiving 23,000 UK daily streams and 800,000 streams in total over an 8 week period. Additionally, the track is #8 on Spotify’s…
Angie Keilhauer’s story starts all the way in San Salvador, El Salvador, where she was born. Having moved to Marietta, GA with her family when she was 11 years old due to national unrest, she now calls the United States home. She started playing anywhere and everywhere that would let her after being gifted her…
With an incredibly strong social and moral conscience, We Are The Catalyst as described recently by top UK promoter Matt Seddon “have set the benchmark for modern metal bands”. The video for “Home” shows the real affect on real people of society today. The latest single “Home” starts with short clips of people from all…
After his successful collaboration “This Is Love” with Tritonal and Shanahan hitting the top 100 overall on Beatport earlier this year, Toronto based DJ/Producer Chris Ramos returns to the spotlight with his newest release “4U.” The release is chock full of high energy while packed with rhythmic, pulsating beats and smooth slow jams, making it…
As TAKING BACK SUNDAY gear up for their upcoming US tour through intimate clubs this September and October, the alt-rock quintet are unleashing “You Can’t Look Back”, the second single and video from their seventh album TIDAL WAVE (Hopeless Records; release date: September 16, 2016). A contrast to performance footage of their previous video “Tidal…
Hello there music enthusiasts all over the world, it is amazing to be back with you this week. I am so excited for you all to hear from the beautiful and so talented Jamie Suttle but before that lets check some music news. To kick off, collective management rights organisation GEMA wins its case with…
Jadu Heart are a production and songwriting duo based in the UK and signed to Mura Masa’s Anchor Point Records. Today sees them release ‘Late Night’, the lead single from their second EP ‘Ezra’s Garden’. Jadu Heart formed when Dina moved to the same village as Faro in her early teens. They collaborated on numerous…
Ahead of the release of their third album ‘Death Defying Tricks’, Varvara have released a new video for their latest single ‘Warning Sign’. The forthcoming album ‘Death Defying Tricks’ was mixed by one of Sweden’s best known sons of sonic debauchery and excitement, Pelle Gunnerfeldt (The Hives, Refused, Fireside). Pelle’s mixes for the album bring…
Indie pop singer-songwriter Giselle, who has opened for Jordin Sparks and wrote and sang several songs on Season 5 of the Emmy award winning FX comedy “Louie,” has released her brand new music for “My Heart Goes…,” the new single off her debut EP “Change Me.” To view the video, go to her YouTube channel.…
With her brand-new, four-song EP, Mackenzi is positioned to be your “New Crush”, the first single/video from the collection, a spirited ode to first love. Co-written by Hot Chelle Rae’s Nash Overstreet and RCA recording artist Kiana Brown, star of MTV’s Scream, “New Crush” was produced in L.A. by Craig King [Kanye West, Ludacris], and…
Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, shares his new single “Anywhere” along with the accompanying music video, which follows the troubadour around the world (literally) as he delights fans in the streets and crowds in arenas. The playful, upbeat track is off of his upcoming album, Young As The Morning Old As The Sea, out September 23rd.…
Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced she will release her new album Familia on September 2, 2016 which will be preceded by new single Come With Us via her own label EBGB’s and Red/Essential. Familia will be Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s sixth studio album and follows her #4 charting and silver certified album Wanderlust, which marked a critically acclaimed…
Los Angeles artist Elle Belle, the creation of Christopher Pappas is excited to release the latest single “Knock on the Light,” off of his forth coming 23 song opus WAKO GUMBO. “Knock on the Light” is available today worldwide. The song features guest vocals from Misty Boyce (keys for BØRNS), and was mixed by Mike…
Multi-tooled audio and visual artist Jackie Tech releases her brand new original record “You Can Have It All” on Ultra Music. From songwriting and singing to fashion and visual creative directing, the Swedish newcomer fearlessly expresses herself through all of the artistic mediums that she’s become versed in. Jackie Tech’s newest is anthemic from the…
