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…
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JACKIE TECH “YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL”
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•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…
USAIN BOLT IN NEW ARCH BIRDS VIDEO
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•London production duo Arch Birds have revealed the video for their debut single ‘Be The Fastest’, featuring Usain Bolt – the fastest man on the planet. ‘Be The Fastest’ is an immediate adrenaline-fuelled pull on the senses, with a pulse-raising mix of steel drums and big rolling bass lines alongside the empowering vocals of Vanessa…
SOFIA HARDIG “LOW AND SLOW” SINGLE
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•The multi-instrumental Sofia Härdig is the latest example of another world class Scandinavian export that’s been dominating the music scene for a while now. Sofia has worked with household Swedish names like the Grammy Award winners The Hellacopters and Bob Hund. Additionally, she has worked with Yoshimi from Boredoms and Free Kitten. The list of…
ARI B “BY THE POOL” VIDEO
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•“By the Pool” was written by Ari B and produced by Ric Poulin at Bristol Studios in Boston, MA. The video, directed by Ray Kay (Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Britney Spears) and choreographed by Kenya Clay, captures the idea of surrounding yourself with the right people in your life. Shot on location in Malibu,…
BRICC BABY ‘PULL UP’ VIDEO
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•LA-born-and-bred and ATL-affiliated rapper BRICC BABY has released the video ‘PULL UP’, a track from his new mixtape ‘Nasty Dealer 2’ – a collection of individualist cuts written and produced by the man himself, with features from artists including Gucci Mane, Young Thug and Chris Brown, and production credits from DJ Mustard, Brodinski, Dun Deal…
PATTEN VIDEO “DIALLER”
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•Forward-thinking London-based duo patten have just dropped their music video for brand new Ψ track “Dialler”. Mirroring the audio, the prismatic hi-tech video is a multi-faceted hybrid of strong, stark imagery combining new technology, art and code into ultra-modern iconic visuals. Cast in a deep intense red, the band and everyday 3D objects fragment and…
GANA “HONEY I’M HOME”
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•Having cemented their place as one of the most exciting and diverse new acts to emerge on the London scene last year, GANA are set to release their first official single ‘Vitamin D / Honey I’m Home’ on August 19th through 25 Hour Convenience Store. GANA’s playful blend of alt-rock and exhilarating live performances have…
CHEYENNE TOZZI “OTHER BAE”
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•Cheyenne has appeared on a number of magazine covers, including Vogue, German Cosmo and French Madam Figaro Magazine, and in 2014 she won the GQ Australia Woman of the Year award. She is currently host of Australia’s Next Top Model, and is planning to release her own clothing line later this year. With a reputation…
ELIJAH NOLL DEBUT MIXTAPE
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•Chicago-by-way-of-Maine singer/multi-instrumentalist, Elijah Noll, has debuted the mixtape that will introduce him to the world. This diverse 11-song mixtape, entitled Delusional points to a tremendously talented artist capable of wrangling chillwave, R&B, indie rock and classic pop sensibilities into a sound as cohesive as it is eclectic. In addition to writing and singing on the…
TIDES “TAKE MY HAND” SINGLE
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•PWR BTTM “NEW HAMPSHIRE” SINGLE
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•Having recently announced the UK re-release of their essential debut album Ugly Cherries, queer punk duo PWR BTTM have unveiled brand new song “New Hampshire”, available to hear now and for stream/download tomorrow (Aug 17) via Father/Daughter Records (US) and Big Scary Monsters (UK). The shimmering track will be featured alongside the recently streamed “Projection”…
BANKS “GEMINI FEED” VIDEO OUT
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•See BANKs perform at the 2016 Guggenheim International on November 16, presented by Dior. They Gugenheim will be honoring several artists: Agnes Martin (in memoriam), Tauba Auerbach; Tacita Dean; Leslie Hewitt; Sarah Morris; Laurie Simmons; and Taryn Simon. “You could drown by drinking too much water. This video is about my thirst for balance.” BANKS…
BERNACCIA VIDEO “ANGEL”
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•Newcastle based alternative five piece BERNACCIA mix choral and tribal rhythms together with sweeping soundscapes and neo-psychedelic guitars. September 2016 sees the release of their next single “ANGEL”. The band have received constant backing from Nick Roberts at BBC Introducing including two live sessions and also Louder Than War. They have opened shows for YAK,…
BLEEKER NEW VIDEO “HIGHWAY”
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•After concluding a successful 24 date U.S. tour with Sublime With Rome and Five Seven Music label mates, Dirty Heads, Toronto rockers Bleeker are excited to unveil their new music video for “Highway”. The music video features a collection of behind-the-scenes and live footage from the band’s recent tour as well as day-to-day life for…
NEW SINGLE BY AT/ALL “FREQUENCY”
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•A new trio out of Melbourne, At/All, premiered their second single off their debut album last Friday on DIY Magazine: “On ‘Frequency’, they channel their finest sci-fi leanings into a synth-pop masterclass.” It comes off their upcoming album, Sun Dog, that’s out on August 26th and you can hear the single now via Soundcloud. At/All…
SABRINA PETRINI “I WILL. I CAN. I AM.”
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•Sabrina’s solo album “I Will. I Can. I Am.” was released June 4th 2016 and had it’s release party at a sold out Avalon, Hollywood. She had a strong collaboration with producer Gabe Lopez (James Brown, Belinda Carlisle, Universal), K.Chozen (Big Sean, Katy Perry), Ruifu Wang (Monkey Buisness Productions), James Krausse (Beyonce, Nick Jonas) and…
GIRAFFAGE RELEASES “BRING ME YOUR LOVE” FEAT. THEA ON FOOL’S GOLD
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•“Bring Me Your Love” is the first official solo release from Giraffage since his acclaimed No Reason EP. After spending almost two years on the road, it’s no wonder that “Bring Me Your Love” is an ode to IRL connection, at a time when we need it most. Giraffage’s pitch shifted melodies and signature drum…
NOW I SEE “DECISIONS” VIDEO
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•Metalcore newcomers Now I See has release their newest single and music video “Decisions”. The new single comes from the bands forthcoming full-length which will be released later this year and was produced by Joey Sturgis (Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men, I See Stars). Frontman Ian Schneider said, “People often say that If you…
TINASHE PREMIERES “SUPERLOVE” MUSIC VIDEO
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•Today, singer, songwriter, producer and entertainer, Tinashe, premieres the music video for her new single, “Superlove” via MTV/VEVO. It is directed by Hannah Lux Davis and choreographed by JaQuel Knight, who is best known for his work with Beyoncé and on previous Tinashe videos, such as “2 On” and “All Hands On Deck.” The video…
DANNY L HARLE DROPS “SUPER NATURAL” FEAT. CARLY RAE JEPSEN
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•Danny L Harle’s eagerly awaited collaboration “Super Natural” with multi-Platinum-selling Grammy nominated singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, is out now via PC Music / Ultra Music. “I wrote the melody for Super Natural before I had any lyrics in mind, and even at that stage I knew it was going to be an important…
TYLER GLENN “SHAMELESS” SINGLE
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•On October 21, Island Records will release ExcommunicatIon, Tyler Glenn’s solo debut. The album boldly details a journey that’s deeply personal yet universal and issues a stirring call to find and fearlessly embrace one’s place in the world. Glenn is the lead vocalist/keyboardist for Neon Trees. Known for such multi-platinum hits as “Animal” and “Everybody…
CADENCE KID VIDEO “HOLD ON ME”
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•HANNAH JANE LEWIS NEW SINGLE “HIDE AND GO SEEK”
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•Today, Hannah Jane Lewis is sharing new track Hide and Go Seek – the third and final track from her debut EP of the same name. Brought up in the cultural hot-bed of New York City, Hannah’s early exposure to the innovative and experimental creativity of the East Village, helped mould her into the artist…
L.E.J. RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SUMMER 2016”
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•L.E.J. [Elijay] just unveiled their brand new single “Summer 2016,” and it’s poised to be yet another viral smash from the classically-driven French pop trio. It’s available at all digital retailers now through Casablanca Records. As soon as the girls premiered the video, it immediately began racking up views, impressively garnering 2 million-plus plays in…
ARI ROAR DEBUT VIDEO
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•Golden Brown is psyched to announce the signing of Ari Roar and his upcoming EP “Patch Me Up,” to be released September 23. Ari Roar is the brainchild of Caleb Ian Campbell. Campbell recorded half of his EP entitled “Patch Me Up” in his Dallas garage apartment during a particularly hot Texas summer. Falling down…
OVERJOY “HOLIDAY” VIDEO
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•Indie-electronic trio Overjoy debuted their groovy, eclectic sound last year with the release of their inaugural EP, Breakfast. Now, the LA-based outfit of longtime friends is back with more experimental work, this time in the form of their latest single “Holiday.” The first single off of their sophomore offering Another EP which drops on Sept.…
THE PRETTY RECKLESS “TAKE ME DOWN”
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•After topping the rock charts in 2014 and 2015, The Pretty Reckless returns with their extraordinary third studio album Who You Selling For, due October 21st on Razor & Tie. The new album is the band’s anticipated follow up to Going To Hell, which spawned the biggest rock song of 2014 in “Heaven Knows” and…
FRANKIE RELEASES “NEW OBSESSION” (CHEAT CODES REMIX) TODAY
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•Today, much buzzed about pop singer-songwriter, FRANKIE, releases “New Obsession” (Cheat Codes Remix). The song serves as an additional track on her The Los Angeles-based electronic music trio consisting of Trevor Dahl, Kevin Ford, and Matthew Russel, have taken FRANKIE’s catchy hit and turned it into a dance music masterpiece packed with tropical beats and…
GREEN DAY WILL RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM + LYRIC VIDEO
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•Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and Grammy Award-winning rock band Green Day will release their 12th studio album, entitled Revolution Radio, on October 7th via Reprise Records. The album is available for pre-order today at http://www.greenday.com. Those who pre-order will receive an instant download of the first single, “Bang Bang,” which is now…
GPGDS NEW SINGLE “MAKE IT BETTER”
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•Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad (GPGDS) are on a mission to “Make It Better.” Every detail on ‘Make It Better’ (out Sep 16 through Rootfire Cooperative) reflects the working commitment to collaboration and art creation. “We want to convey the message that acting locally and thinking globally has real effects. Let’s focus on the problems…
HEATH NEW VIDEO “OLD TOWN”
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•Had you have met Peter Hewison growing up you wouldn’t have imagined he’d become a musician. And you certainly wouldn’t have guessed he’d go on to mastermind the alternative pop-rock band Heath. But sometimes life takes you down unexpected byways, and in those cases the best you can do is heed to the voice of…
DAN OWEN ‘MADE TO LOVE YOU’ NEW SINGLE
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•Shrewsbury singer/songwriter Dan Owen has announced his brand new single ‘Made To Love You’, released this Friday (August 12th). It’s a hauntingly beautiful, heart-on-sleeve break-up ballad from the husky-voiced 24-year old. Examining what keeps people together yet drives them apart, the song comes from Dan’s personal experience supporting a friend who was suffering in an…
BLACKPINK NEW SINGLES “WHISTLE” AND “BOOMBAYAH”
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•YG Entertainment debut their new all female pop group BLACKPINK and release their new project SQUARE ONE. The project debuted as #1 on the iTunes Top Albums Chart, #1 across all domestic music charts in Korea and continues to top iTunes charts in several countries. It marks the newest girl group since the label’s massively…
FRANCES RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR ‘SAY IT AGAIN’
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•Today Frances releases a brand new video for single ‘Say It Again’ which impacts on Capitol Records on Friday, August 19th. Co-written and produced with Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia, Beck), ‘Say It Again’ is an expressively penned track with a melodic simplicity and infectious chorus that encapsulates Frances’ innate skill of setting a visual story…
NEW SINGLE BY GRAFFITI ROYALE “RAISED”
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•Graffiti Royale delivers their second single “Raised” — a story of growing up in NYC told through the voice of Quez Dreamer; the band’s MC. Backed by sunny samples, soulful guitars, and explosive drums, the song is the perfect soundtrack for the end of summer. Leading up to the track’s release the band has been…
BRIELLE RELEASES THE FASHION-FOWARD MUSIC VIDEO FOR THE SMASH SINGLE “ROCK THE CATWALK”
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•Billboard chart-topping Pop/Dance songwriter and recording artist Brielle releases the fashion-forward music video for her smash sophomore single, “ROCK THE CATWALK”. “Rock The Catwalk” (also known as Rock The Cabash by Clash), just in time for fashion weeks across the globe. “This is the perfect song to walk the runway to and its really one…
STOLI STANDS BEHIND DUBBS AND HIS MUSICAL VISION
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•FRENSHIP’S “CAPSIZE” HITS 100 MILLION STREAMS AT SPOTIFY
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•Spotify, solidifying the single as one of the hottest viral hits of the summer. Today, the Los Angeles-based duo, which Billboard dubs “one of 2016’s buzziest new acts,” has unveiled details of their debut EP Truce, set to be released September 2 via Columbia Records. See below for tracklisting. “These songs, like our mothers’ cookies,…
KALAHYSTERI “MOUNTAIN” SINGLE
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•“Storms make trees take deeper roots” said Dolly Parton. Kalahysteri learned Dolly’s lesson: with their feet on the ground and their eyes looking ahead, Kalahysteri crafted 10 new songs, travelling into a parallel universe leading the listener to the core of popular music. Kalahysteri songs are naked and raw, thriving and intriguing, deep and dreamy.…