Feature stories and artist interviews
In her debut solo album, Psycho Tyko, Alison Clancy leads us into a distinct world all her own: a tripped out, lucid dream, alt-pop adventure. It’s grunge, it’s psychedelic disco, it’s a sonic fantasy where reality bends to the will of it’s sweet voiced master. Alison Clancy is an artist easy to love, and hard…
As an experienced songwriter/ musician, John Vincent Curry has seen all sides of the music business, including the climb of his rock band goneblind with major label deals to being a recording/touring musician for ex-Creed frontman Scott Stapp. Currently, JVC plays up to 250 shows a year as a solo artist/songwriter with his rock band…
So here we are on a Thursday morning. One week from today folks in the US will be getting ready for turkey, family, and football. I am so excited to have Stanley Durbin on today not only for his music but his honest candor. But before we get to Stanley lets see about some music…
Just as in life, in hip-hop everything comes full-circle and while a lot has changed since Termanology released his debut; he’s back with More Politics. Similar to his debut, More Politics again brings together the elite of the elite beatsmiths, as Just Blaze, Q-Tip, Buckwild, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Dame Grease, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and his brother from…
San Mei aka Emily Hamilton returns, following her previous cut ‘Revel’ which gained triple j airplay and a critically acclaimed remix from Zaped. Her heady new alt-rock single ‘Rewind’, which had its first play on triple j last week, is set for release Friday week. San Mei’s effortlessly potent vocals glide fluently over crunchy guitars…
Following what has been an impressive month for a bonafide artist to watch, with being dubbed as one of the ‘Hottest New Artists’ By MixMag and DJ Mag in their September issues, LA/NY-based Bobby Nourmand self-released his amazing tune ‘D E E P in NY’ just last month. The track immediately ascended to #6 on…
What sort of feelings might the first settler on Mars experience? Would she be dizzy with the joy of discovery, or buoyed by pride in her accomplishment. Or would she be fearful? Would she be overcome by homesickness and regret? The main character in The NaveBlues’ new video for “Thank You” — a female pioneer…
“I love, I do not fear. Today I want to sing out more than ever. It’s always been time for revolutionary thought and action inside of awakening. Let’s turn it up, let’s burn it down, let’s start anew.” – Natasha Kmeto Natasha Kmeto is an electronic producer/vocalist dedicated to the art of emotional engagement. Writing,…
London born songstress, Ella Mai, is set to release her new EP, CHANGE, on Friday, November 18th and is now available for pre order. Executive produced in its entirety by West Coast hip-hop phenom, DJ Mustard, the project is a heartfelt throwback to ’90s R&B. “I’m a big fan of music from that era,” admits…
There’s been a lot of talk of building walls lately. Not just the physical kind, but in the metaphorical sense as well. In some ways, everyone resides behind some type of wall. In the brand new video for “Tear Down the Walls”, Todd Curry and Focus deliver a crushing blow to the barriers that divide,…
Johnny Popcorn is a five member rock band with vocals from Hezekiah and Jani Coral. Johnny Popcorn’s new album “Totem Pole” is now available on Soundcloud, Amazon, iTunes, and Band Camp. The group combines funk rock beats and raspy vocals with fun artwork to create a unique presentation. Johnny Popcorn is a five member rock…
Over the past half-decade, thanks to the popularity of artists such as Drake and PartyNextDoor, Toronto Hip-Hop developed a reputation for a woozy, sensitive mixture of Rap and RnB, but the sounds of the city stretch far beyond that generalization. Coming out of the 6 with a fierce flow and beats hard enough to make…
Today, British band SSHH — comprised of guitarist Zak Starkey (Oasis, The Who) and front-woman and vocalist Sshh Liguz — has released their powerful debut album titled “ISSUES.” https://www.teencanceramerica.org/ Available now on all digital platforms, “ISSUES” is a stellar collection of cover songs that have helped shape the rock and roll musical landscape and pays…
Australian singer-songwriter Emma Anglesey has today announced her captivating new single Mary-Anne, out November 11. Of the new track Anglesey says, “Mary-Anne is about how you don’t always know where the road is leading and stuff happens that’s totally out of your control but you just keep going”. To accompany the track, Anglesey, in collaboration…
With his previous video for “Gentleman,” Will Jay set out to show that chivalry isn’t dead and that being a gentleman is still en vogue. The song endeared him to viewers far and wide and the lighthearted video was the perfect personification of this brilliantly talented artist. http://www.willjaymusic.com/ For those of you itching for more,…
Famed Jersey Shore blues guitarist Matt O’Ree and his self-named band to celebrate release of new album ‘Brotherhood’ featuring Bruce Springsteen and David Bryan of Bon Jovi with a record release party at the Stone Pony, Wednesday, November 23 Therewolf Records is proud to present the eagerly anticipated new album by The Matt O’Ree Band,…
Shot amidst desert dunes, abandoned concrete ruins and the sea’s raging splendor, the official music video for SOLANO & Landis’s recent collaboration “Trouble” invites fans to enter a foreign world filled with magic and mystery. The story follows two heroines as they explore a post-apocalyptic setting that plays on nature’s stark beauty, all the while…
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard has unveiled the video for its new single “Rattlesnake”. “Rattlesnake” is the first track available from Flying Microtonal Banana, the band’s first LP of 2017 to be released on February 24th. The Melbourne-based band plans to release five studio albums in 2017, an ambitious feat as each record will…
Bella Union is very pleased to introduce to you INDIAN QUEENS, who will release their debut single ‘Us Against The World’ on 18th November. Consisting of sisters Jennifer (guitar/vocals) and Katherine (bass) O’Neil, along with lifelong friend Mat on Drums, the trio, who were born and raised in Hackney Wick, have been making music together…
Rio Tazewell has been a social entrepreneur and organizer for political change for more than 10 years. At 29, he has helped launch multiple organizations confronting issues of the 21st century on the local, state and national level. Most recently, in his current role fighting an out-of-balance political system in Washington, he is incorporating a…
Noah Veil was found as a John Doe in November of 2007 on a beach in Atlantic Canada, water in his lungs, heart stopped, the victim of either an accident, foul play or attempted suicide. Searches of Canadian and international databases turned up no records matches on DNA or fingerprints, nor missing persons reported matching…
Bowie, Elton John, and the Jefferson Airplane all sang memorably about extraterrestrial journeys. Belle & Sebastian dreamed vividly of a rocketship ride, Janelle Monae rode the funk to other spheres, and Pink Floyd set the controls for the heart of the sun. Add George Pasles of indiepop group overlord to the list of songwriters fascinated…
The Swamp Stompers play funky rock and blues with heavy grooves. Emerging from the dirty backwaters of Lismore (NSW), the powerhouse trio has recently stomped their mark on prominent Australian festivals such as Caloundra Music Festival (QLD), Blues at Bridgetown (WA), and the Great Southern Blues Festival (NSW). Dual-lead vocals and catchy guitar riffs combine…
Janey Street is an American singer and songwriter born and raised in New York City. As an artist, she’s recorded several albums in her early career for Warner Brothers / Reprise, Capitol Records and also for Arista Records under the guidance of legendary music mogul Clive Davis. She’s spent many years on the road playing…
The Swedish melodic metal band ENBOUND just released a music video for the track “Give Me Light”. The new ENBOUND album “The Blackened Heart” will be released on November 18th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. “The Blackened Heart” contains a nice mix of heavy and up tempo songs, all with their…
Multi-platinum songwriting, production, and remix team Captain Cuts (Ben Berger, Ryan McMahon, and Ryan Rabin (drummer & producer, Grouplove) premiere lyric video for their debut Epic Records single “Love Like We Used To” feat. Nateur today! “Love Like We Used To” was released two weeks ago and debuted in the top 10 Spotify’s US Viral…
Japanese superstar HOTEI has just released the video for his new single ‘Walking Through The Night’, which features the iconic Iggy Pop on vocals. The video follows a man’s nocturnal journey through the seedy back streets of Tokyo, lured by the bright lights of temptation. Stunningly filmed and featuring shots of Iggy Pop and footage…
Just as every good city in America needs a great heavy metal band to cheer for, every great heavy metal band needs a legendary van. When Wilmington, North Carolina wants to rock, it turns to Valient Thorr, a ferocious, funny, thought-provoking combo that has been roaring away in the South and beyond since the beginning…
London-based singer-songwriter Gloria Adereti has revealed new single “Nobody’s Watching”, as well as a live rework of Henrik Schwarz and Omar’s “Feeling You”. Produced by Cy Humphreys, “Nobody’s Watching” is an infectious slice of soulful house that pays homage to the genre’s popular 90s era, with Gloria’s undeniable vocals taking centre stage. Speaking on the…
Snohomish, Washington’s very own blues/rock sensation Under The Puddle is working hard to make a big splash in the music industry in 2016. Their debut album “Moody Autumn” was released on March 31st and distributed by Distro KID. It is currently available on all major streaming networks and available for purchase on ITunes and the…
With a burgeoning fanbase, galvanized by a trio of EPs and his captivating online sessions, London-based songwriter Charlie Cunningham is set to release his debut album, Lines, on Dumont Dumont on January 27th. For the past two years, Cunningham’s career has been on a steady upward trajectory. He’s filled venues – at his headlining shows…
On November 6, 2016, Dave Cavalier & The Elemeno Pea released their debut single, “People United,” which reflects on the frustrations most Americans are experiencing as we approach the 2016 Presidential Election. A country divided along racial & economic lines, songwriter, Dave Cavalier, pens a very personal observation of a world in conflict around him.…
Speaking on the track, Ben says: One Sweet World is a beautiful piano-led melancholy song with a real positive message about sticking together something we can all learn from during these troubled times. London born Ben Cocks has been obsessively writing music since the age of eight when he was given a keyboard as…
JORDAN GRAY is an inspirational artist whose soulful, emotionally charged vocals have already won over the hearts of the nation. After stunning performances on BBC’s The Voice UK 2016 and extensive live touring, Jordan’s dedicated and loyal fan base is expanding into the mainstream. Her new single ‘Platinum’ combines a poignant lyric with floor-filling pop…
We always beam with a certain pride when we see our New Jersey brethren doing big things and making the Garden State proud! When we were first introduced to Newark’s Feerce, we immediately knew that he was the real deal. With a style that is reminiscent of a bygone hip-hop era, Feerce is not about…
Internationally acclaimed, chart topping (and Obama approved) artist Gin Wigmore has debuted her brand new stellar track titled “Dirty Mercy” today. Available on all digital platforms, the gritty new tune comes just in time for her highly anticipated “Let It Ride” tour which kicks off on November 19th in Mexico City. Gin and her band…
Hailing from Czech Republic, crust veterans and rock’n’rollers MALIGNANT TUMOUR have released their sixth full-length album, “The Metallist”. Mastered by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio, in Germany, this devastating new record features 11 unholy hymns of mayhem. The album is available through Unrest Records on the following formats: digipak CD, tape and vinyl (black,…
Multi-talented artist, Aanysa, in collaboration with coveted U.K. beat makers, Snakehips, release “Burn Break Crash”. The track is Aanysa’s first single with RCA Records and is available now at all digital retail providers. Seventeen-year-old singer, dancer, and songwriter, Aanysa, is gearing up to release brand new music for her first album with RCA Records. The…
It seems like everyone and their grandmother were in a band in high school. Most were short-lived, and most were terminally awful. Every once in awhile, however, comes a group of musicians who start young and gel instantly, vastly exceeding the expectation of a band of their age. Fast forward a few years and Atlanta’s…
Today, 23-year-old Bridgit Mendler, the multi-talented singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, released her stunning new single “Do You Miss Me At All.” Applauded by Noisey “for tipping its hat to 90s R&B” while Pigeons and Planes notes the Los Angeles’ based artists “vocal prowess is on full display throughout the song, showing itself in the…
