Feature stories and artist interviews
Born Denieze Anderson outside Mandeville, Jamaica, Jane Macgizmo discovered her passion for music at the age of seven, when she began piano lessons at Sybil’s Music Studio. Piano led to flute, trumpet and percussion in her school’s orchestra. Her natural interest honed her musical and vocal skills, in addition to writing and production generating the…
Revered for a bold electro beat that is at once accessible and fresh, the gifted young songstress launched her first single Love Kills to rave reviews. Exceeding expectations, the rhythmic offering, partially recorded at prestigious Studio Glenwood in Los Angeles – home to treasured artists like Britneys Spears, Will.I.Am and David Guetta – was an…
The video was conceived and produced by the Italian creative duo Era Ora Ivana Gloria during a recent sojourn to Brooklyn. The Milan-based creatives set out to cinematically recreate an outlandish party they’d attended in one of NYC’s many houses of thrillingly ill repute. Culling a cast of non-actors from their community, like Wolkoff’s longtime…
London punk band BROCKER has released a music video for their new single “Gimme Gimme Rock N’ Roll”. The gritty track stays true to punk ethos and hits a sweet spot for anyone who fell in love with the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtrack. “This song is about how the music industry is destroying real…
The US symphonic metal band MIDNIGHT ETERNAL just released a lyric video for the track “First Time Thrill” from their upcoming self-titled debut album. The album will be released in Europe and North America on April 29th through Inner Wound Recordings and in Japan on April 27th through Avalon/Marquee. What characterizes the sound of Midnight…
“A Moment to Return” is a thoughtful, reflective representation of the joy and struggle of growing old. Set in the swells and pulls of the ocean, an old man evolves into his younger self as he takes a moment to return to the youthfulness and vitality of who he once was. The song’s dreamlike and…
“People spend their life avoiding feelings,” Australian folk artist Marcus Blacke remarks nonchalantly, addressing the darkness and shadowy strife attached to the textural songs on his Self-Titled debut full-length. “I’m not writing songs so people can dance. I want them to know it is okay to feel something. We’re built to be melancholy sometimes. Those…
Rich The Kid announces his new mixtape Trap Talk to be released on April 19th and drops brand new visuals to the anthemic “That Bag” which was featured on his previously released Flexin On Purpose mixtape. Directed by Gabriel Hart, the new video draws influence from the 90’s and 80’s aesthetic with fluorescent lit scenes…
Armed with a powerful voice, 17-year-old singer/songwriter Em Rossi displays a soul-based sound and story-telling ability extraordinary in one so young. “I’ve always lived my life internally, walking my own path and music has been my outlet to express who I am.” Raised in a Bay Area home filled with love, laughter, art, music and…
With summer lying in wait, Lisa Prank is coming out of hibernation and embracing the sun. Robin Edwards’ Seattle-based solo project has gained a dedicated following thanks to her expert marriage of a bubbly sound and all-too-relatable lyrics. Following 2014’s exceptional Crush on the World, Lisa Prank returns with a breezy but focused collection of…
Premiered today on BBC Radio1 is Mark Pritchard’s “Beautiful People”, the latest track from his upcoming album Under The Sun. Following the previously released “Sad Alron”, the hauntingly gorgeous song features a vocal collaboration from Thom Yorke, and demonstrates the producers ability for sonic storytelling. Pritchard says “The original instrumental to Beautiful People is a…
So here we are on a somber Wednesday as evil has struck again in Belgium. I feel like this is happening more often and that is scary. The only thing I know to do is jump head first into music. I am so excited to have a New England band, Taking Back Eden here today…
Victoriah Bech is more than just big hair and sky-high heels she is also a feminist at heart. Growing up with a single mom and navigating through a glitter filled and female dominated dance world, Victoriah Bech came up with the term lipstick feminism – being a feminist without compromising your physical appearance. Living as…
Ambient Instrumental Electronic Composer Nick Gunn has release the third gem in his delicate dark ambient series Under the Influence of Music, “Love”. Nicholas Gunn is considered one of the best selling and most recognized instrumentalists of recent times. Born and raised in the UK and a student of the Royal Academy of Music, Gunn…
Australian duo Lyon Apprentice have returned with their exhilarating new track, ‘Alice’ – a minimalist, dream-pop tribute to a longtime friend and the husband she lost. The single was recorded in the brothers’ new home studio in Manchester and mixed/produced by singer/guitarist Adam Lyons. ‘Alice’ sees Lyon Apprentice shuffling off their folk roots and embracing…
Denver psych project Flaural announce the release of ‘Nowhere Near’, the hypnotic new single pulled from their recently released EP Over Imaginary Cigarettes. The EP was just released on March 12th via Play + Record, coinciding with the start of their spring tour with dates at Treefort Music Fest. “‘Nowhere Near’ is the rousing epitome…
Here is the latest music video from LAZYBLACKMAN. LAZYBLACKMAN is an Alt Hip-Hop Duo that hails from Pittsburgh, PA. Comprising of Singer/Rapper Lazy JP and notorious wordsmith Barz Blackman, LAZYBLACKMAN draws inspiration from places unique to the current landscape of Hip-Hop. When not rapping LAZYBLACKMAN prefers to spend their time watching David Lynch movies, Anime,…
Satisfying an overwhelming fan demand built over three diligent years and speaking directly to millions, Niykee Heaton unveils her new 12-track mixtape, The Bedroom Tour Playlist [Capitol Records], available today at all digital retailers. Taking its title from her sold out 2015 debut live jaunt of the same name — “The Bedroom Tour” — the…
Gold Coast based artist San Mei is set to release her new single ‘Revel’ April 22nd. 2014 and 2015 saw San Mei (Emily Hamilton) garner both international and local praise with her debut singles ‘Wars’ and ‘Brighter’ from taste makers NME, Indie Shuffleand NYLON Magazine tipping her as an artist to watch. San Mei returns…
Indie-pop quintet from the Netherlands, Janne Schra, have burst onto the scene in the United States in huge fashion. The group took one of indie music’s most eclectic artists in Unknown Mortal Orchestra and have flipped the switch on the track From The Sun. Janne Schra breathes new life into the track by utilizing less…
A candid celebration of the turbulent journey from lust at first sight to full-blown addiction to love, ‘Lucy’ is a blast of voluptuous urban-jungle skank layered with powerhouse drumming, sub-bass sonics and ambient electric guitar. Mixing rock’n’roll grit and heavyweight dancehall rhythms, ‘Lucy’ is steered from its contemplative melodic verses to the pumping electro-groove of…
Ari B, Boston’s new breakout artist, is releasing a song and music video for her latest single, “Break The Ice,” available on iTunes March 15 & 16. The new single follows the iTunes release of the 17-year old pop singer’s first single, “Respect.” “Break The Ice” was written by Ari B and produced by Ric…
Roots of Creation today released a maxi-single/EP of their newest single, “Struggle,” ahead of their grandest project to date, Livin Free. The New Hampshire-based reggae/rock/dubtronica band is recognized as a Top 20 artist on the Relix/Jamband radio chart, a festival staple (Gathering of The Vibes, Wakarusa, Closer to the Sun), and an internationally touring powerhouse.…
Sturgill Simpson will kick off his 2016 tour this May including sold-out shows at Austin’s Moody Theater (two nights), Dallas’ The Bomb Factory, Lexington’s Lexington Opera House (two nights), Knoxville’s Tennessee Theater, Louisville’s Louisville Palace and Minneapolis’ First Avenue. Remaining dates are now on-sale. See below for complete details. The tour celebrates Simpson’s highly anticipated…
Good morning & Happy St Patty’s Day to all. What a great excuse for Guinness & Jameson on a Thursday night. Now before I get too buzzed lets get to some music news and then we travel to the D to rap with A$troe The Future. Jay Z has pulled three of his biggest albums…
Atlanta psychedelic mainstays Hello Ocho are proud to announce their sophomore album In Portuguese, which will see a release on April 1. To ring in the announcement, the band has shared “In Portuguese” from the album, which is available to stream or embed HERE. Preorders for In Portuguese are now available on the band’s new…
Continuing her meteoric rise as one of electronic music’s brightest stars, Jessica Audiffred has been garnering attention around her brand and accumulating a loyal fanbase throughout the past few years. The burgeoning starlet, currently buzzing off a riveting performance at EDC in her home country Mexico, is set to unleash her high-octane single, “GTFB,” upon…
“West Coast,” mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Moby), is a return to form for the Minneapolis-based band, and marries that Minneapolis sensibility with a tribal pop-rock sound that makes you want to dance. This radio-friendly track is infused with a worldliness, kicking off with an eastern-inspired synth. “West Coast” is the lead-off track for…
The Spiral is Frederikke Hoffmeier’ss third solo LP for Posh Isolation under her Puce Mary moniker, and follows where last year’s critically acclaimed Persona left off. Working more precisely than ever, The Spiral binds the listener in a tight web of sharp synthesizers, hammering percussion, obscured vocals, field recordings, and blistering noise. Puce Mary manages…
Brandon Stansell proves himself a standout singer-songwriter on his single, “Dear John.” The Tennessee native was born with Country music in his blood, but it’s the cross-genre influences that range from emotionally driven performers like Brandi Carlile to the soulful sounds of Sam Smith, that have given Stansell the rich outline to create a truly…
Founded by the singer Julia Mattila and guitar player Riku Mäkinen, SEELE originally started out as a two person project. During the summer 2015 they began recording their debut album “Jos Vain Kaiken Jättäisin” and in December the last recordings were finished. The album will feature ten songs, including the first single release “Enkelten Luona”.…
Indie Rock, Dark Wave band Astari Nite will release their second album titled Until the End of the Moon on May 13th via German Label Dance Macabre Records. The group also announced a U.S. East Coast Tour in support of the album that will take them to N.Y. Philadelphia, Virginia, Asheville, St. Petersburg, Orlando, among…
Shouting out his favorite strip clubs across the country, Young Dolph shares a video for the Mike WiLL Made-It-produced single “Let Me See It” “It’s Sunday night I’m down in Dallas pulling up at Onyx/ I’m known for spending a lot of money, smokin’ a lot of chronic,” Dolph raps, adding “Next stop Charlotte, yeah…
Watts burst onto the scene when ‘Back Down’, the namesake single from his debut album, premiered on triple j. He’s since played venues as gigantic as Etihad Stadium, festivals such as Beyond The Valley and St Kilda Festival (and, ironically enough, Let Go Festival) and was a part of MTV’s Brand New last year alongside…
Los Angeles based alternative rock band, LANY, unveil their new track “Where The Hell Are My Friends,” a groovy alt-pop anthem about the loneliness of a big city today, via Interscope Records. LANY has recently toured with Troye Sivan and is currently opening for Ellie Goulding on her UK arena tour. Next up the band…
MTS Management Group and Star 1 Entertainment Group are happy to announce San Antonio, Texas-based singer/songwriter, Madelyn Victoria has reached the Number One position on the New Music Weekly AM/FM Country chart, a national radio airplay chart. After 19 weeks on the chart, Madelyn’s debut single, “He Only Loves Me on the Dance Floor” (Star…
“Cherry Boobs”, the new video from hard rock/metal band ROCKSTAR FRAME, has been exclusively premiered on Revolver Magazine last Friday and can now be seen below. The clip was filmed in Milan Italy, at Rock ‘N’ Roll Club by Elena Mazzei (Diesel, Swarowsky). “Cherry Boobs” is the second single from ROCKSTAR FRAME’s debut album “Rock…
The MuseBox today announced the release of “Low,” the culturally diverse and musically captivating new single from buzzing Toronto rapper Leondro. An intriguing mix of African congos and Caribbean reggaeton, Leondro’s “Low” represents a brand new sound that features a unique blend of hip-hop and dance. The release of “Low” marks Leondro’s continued rise within…
The modern world we occupy is fraught with problems, and with the hypocritical duality of humankind. We acknowledge the environmental risks Earth faces, but very few of us do anything about it beyond that. Genre-bending Melbourne producer Eastward’s new video for ‘Golden Morning’ feat. Emily Lubitz does more than explore this logical disconnect: it serves…
20 year old folk/pop songstress Madeline Juno is a captivating storyteller. Rising to popularity after posting live videos on her YouTube channel, the German singer songwriter has gained a dedicated following for her honest, heart-on-her-sleeve songwriting. Her latest video for hit single “Stupid Girl” is a wonderful representation of what it is to be young…
