Feature stories and artist interviews
Russian Pagen/Folk Metal band Kaira have released a new documentary of their exploits during 2016. It features great footage of the group onstage and some fun backstage clips from the making of recent official videos. Although the interviews are in Russian, the majority of the hour long piece concentrates on the visual side of things…
Not many independent artists today possess the innate ability to showcase an electrifying persona, with as sexy and sophisticated of an edge as electro/dark-pop singer-songwriter KOLE. On her new single, “Bloody Mary,” releasing Halloween 2016, she embraces electro influenced sounds, matched with dark undertones and lush melodies, showcasing her ability to write expressive lyrics and…
After breaking through in the latter half of 2015 with his debut EP ‘Playground’ and being picked as a “Spotlight Artist” for Spotify, Coucheron has been keeping himself very busy. Having already produced tracks and featured on collaborations with Mayer Hawthorne, Charlie Puth and Nick Jonas, he also recently added his own remix for one…
Zeroes are two multi-instrumentalists with one sound, two solo artists with one vision, two souls with one purpose: to open hearts through the sound they make. Separated by a handful of states and a lifetime of musical experiences, Tony Bernardo and Daniel Scott converged to form Zeroes. The level of trust they had for each…
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, indie rock songstress NAOISE ROO has been cultivating plaudits and applause for her moody and powerful debut album LILITH (Little L Records) which The Herald describes as “atmospheric grunge cabaret” and The Mirror hails as “something quite special, barging through tales of heartbreak and sex with unflinching honesty, and backed by…
R&B Princess Dye Hard has been honing her craft as a singer and songwriter and is ready to share her gift with the world as she releases her debut single “Don’t Know Us”. The 20 year old Michigan native may be new to the masses but has been hard at work in the studio for…
Hip Hop Artist Antonio Breez has a lot to be thankful for in part to the success of his debut album The Convocation of Antonio Breez in early 2016. Record sales and radio play has a lot to do with the publics reaction, so as a thank you to his fans for their support Breez…
Being No One, Going Nowhere, the title of STRFKR’s fourth album may seam bleak at first. But hold it in your head a minute, feel its weight, and you may recognize the phrase for what it is: a goal. In the era of the personal brand—amid the FOMO Age—it’s increasingly hard to shed a stifling…
So here we are again and it feel so good. The holiday music is on thanks to my friends @ Tunein – http://tunein.com/radio/Holiday-Standards-s257618/. My musical guest today is also in the Christmas spirit and I am so excited to have him on here. But before we get to Terry Collins, how about some music news.…
elbow makes a welcomed return with their seventh studio album, set for worldwide release on 3rd February 2017. Today, the band released the first track “Magnificent (She Says)”, taken from their highly anticipated forthcoming album “Little Fictions.” Guitarist Mark Potter believes that “Magnificent (She Says)” is “the song people have been waiting for us to…
One listen to their self-titled EP and it’s immediately apparent that Raftree is determined to position themselves as New Jersey’s premier alternative-rock metal band. The fierce quartet, fronted by Kenneth Raftree, is keenly aware that the hard rock world is littered with bands that sacrifice strong songwriting in favor of volume and distortion. http://www.raftreeband.com/ Perhaps…
Candlewax Records production/lyricist duo SO {Standing Ovation} have released a new single from their EP, “COLISEUM.” SO – COLISEUM The latest of several progressive productions which make up their uniquely styled music concept “SPEED,” is an original indie hip hop record. The single is also available at – www.soundcloud.com/100so.
Dominican-born, now Brooklyn-based, young rapper Mozart Rick has his eye on domination in 2017. After catching some early buzz due to collaborations with artists like Juelz Santana, Uno The Activist, and Castro Guapo, Mozart inked a label deal with SixtyFive Entertainment / Asylum (Warner Music Group) and has today dropped the official video for his…
The 18 year-old Minneapolis-bred singer/songwriter self-released her first few songs this summer, including her heartfelt, piano-laced breakout track “Inner Demons”, which quickly caught the attention of Julia’s hometown pop radio station, KDWB 101.3 FM. The reaction to the track was instantaneous throughout Minneapolis, lighting up iTunes and Shazam with each radio spin. Julia had just…
Soles Of Passion is a progressive country/rock band with a mission. The duo, composed of Myla Snow and Steven Wolfe, create country music about America and put it into context with the current socioeconomic climate of the country. We’ve already shared several of their songs like “Tax Slave” and “Got Me Surrounded” that are full…
Amongst the millions of souls wandering the streets of New York City, Anana Kaye and Irakli Gabriel somehow managed to find one another to create a mesmerizing duo that not only creates stunning music, but also visual art for fellow musicians and artists. Their influences are wildly diverse (Anana originally comes from the Republic of…
It was while shirking her duties as an arts and culture guide copywriter that Natalie Bouloudis found the seed that would sprout into her debut single. Initially derived from a story she wrote on the job (she wrote various poetry and prose compositions to pass the time), ‘Burning Pier’ is set in a fictionalised amalgamation…
Max Pope is today releasing his highly anticipated next single – ‘Operator’. Following on from ‘Rollercoaster’ released earlier in the year, ‘Operator” is everything that you have come to expect from Max Pope. A track that fizzes and crackles along only matched by Max’s superb musicianship and vocal, allied to lyrics that as always show…
Hailing from small towns and diverse backgrounds, Bad Reed channels a multitude of popular influences into unique snapshots of passion. The Paris, Ontario pseudo-rockers like to say that they are “small-town art-pop going big places…” We couldn’t agree more. In their new single, “Stained Glass,” the band delivers a song that is wholly engaging and…
Pop/R&B singer, Ilana Armida is gearing up to unleash her debut EP Iridescent Flower Child due out January 13, 2016. Always wanting to entertain and perform, Armida gravitated to music and theater at an early age and took her talents with her to college where she enrolled in Florida Atlantic University’s Commercial Music Business program.…
‘Breathe’ is the new single by Temple Invisible. In a year since setting out Temple Invisible (Irina Bucescu, Costas Ivanov) have gained real momentum and marked themselves out as one of the Romanian’s most promising exports. Previous singles ‘Disappearance’, ‘Everything From Above’ or ‘Anima’ have already been supported by Mark Ryan, Charlie Ashcroft & Shell…
Joshua Hatkins began penning rhymes at 16 and hasn’t stopped since. This story might sound somewhat unremarkable, but while most artists strive to emulate their idols, the rising Portland, OR rapper has worked hard to carve out a lane all his own. With an impressive and completely unique sound that lands somewhere between the realms…
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…
