Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

LITTLE EARTHQUAKE COME ALIVE IN DYNAMIC NEW VIDEO

After releasing their debut EP Brightside in 2014, the Australian Central Coasts’ most unflappable indie duo Little Earthquake have spent the past year traveling the nation’s highways, introducing themselves to Australia’s regional towns and playing the country’s capital cities. Now with countless shows under their belt and months of meticulous refining, Little Earthquake are ready…

VITA CHAMBERS “KINGS OF LOVE” VIDEO

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Vita Chambers has just released her new video for “Kings of Love” Teaming up with director Jimmy Keegan, Vita Chambers tells a war torn love story that takes place from behind enemy lines. Not just a powerful song “Kings Of Love” is a great illustration of Vita Chambers’ acting…

WHERE CAN A DJ GO IF HE DOESN”T WANT TO GO?

Being a DJ isn’t always about playing in clubs or living a raucous nightlife. There is another, less understood, side of the art of DJing that can best be exemplified by this year’s Grammy winner, Aphex Twin. Having taken the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album, this reclusive musical genius didn’t even venture out of his…

HOW TO SURVIVE A WILD SNOW FILLED WINTER

Better Business Bureau (BBB) has launched a new website to help New Englanders for before, during and after winter storms. BBB’s new website provides information on storm preparation, how to avoid scams targeting homeowners, and lists of trustworthy businesses. “New England has been hit with record-breaking snow this winter. BBB has provided new resources to…

KATY TIZ RELEASES NEW SINGLE “WHISTLE (WHILE YOU WORK IT)”

UK singer/songwriter Katy Tiz is back with “Whistle (While You Work It)” the new single off of her upcoming Atlantic Records debut album. JustJared premiered the lyric video yesterday saying the song “is going to be your next big jam.” “Whistle (While You Work It)” follows the success of “The Big Bang,” Katy’s breakout single…

POLYPHASE NEW VIDEO “MAMIFEROS”

POLYPHASE has an American/British influence, therefore they sing mainly in English, although they do have a few songs in Spanish. Despite the language barrier of being in a Latin market and singing in English, POLYPHASE is one of the most important rock bands in the Rep. of Panama. POLYPHASE has had 4 of their music…

AVRIL LAVIGNE RETURNS

Check out the new video from Avril from her self-titled 5th studio album, “Give You What You Like” is the featured song for the new Lifetime film, ‘Babysitters Black Book’, premiering on Saturday, February 21. “Give You What You Like” is available at iTunes! http://bit.ly/1KCPCER

TROPICS DEBUT LP STREAM

UK songwriter Tropics (AKA Chris Ward) has revealed his sophomore album Rapture in its entirety, the full album is out February 17th on Innovative Leisure. His music draws inspiration from artists like James Blake, Little Dragon, Rhye and more, delivering moody, chilling vocals over equally-haunting instrumentation. https://soundcloud.com/innovativeleisure/sets/tropics-rapture-1

MYSTIC REVEALERS & CHRONIXX RALLY FOR SOCIAL CHANGE ON NEW SINGLE

Following the group’s latest collection Crucial Cuts (Jan 13, VP Records/Dub Rockers), the legendary reggae band Mystic Revealers releases the brand new track “Herb Must Legalize Now” (Feb 3, VP Records/Dub Rockers) featuring Jamaica’s rising star Chronixx. The song premiered on COMPLEX and is available this week on iTunes. The single, supporting legalization of the…

GLAY EXPO: ONE MUSIC LOVER’S EXPERIENCE

Background: GLAY is a rock band from the Hokkaido area, and formed in 1988. The members came together as a high school band, when founding Takuro, asked Teru to play drums. Growing in local popularity while still in high school, a move to Tokyo after graduation taught the the harsh truth that a popular small…

DANK NEW SINGLE “WHO’S GOT YA LOVE”

DANK’s new single, “Who’s Got Ya Love” displays a different side to this talented electronic producer. Known for his hard-hitting bass and driving beats, “Who’s Got Ya Love” sees DANK experiment with his sound and the results are extraordinary. Sultry saxophone and smooth vocals are prominent throughout the track. DANK continues to push himself with…

NEW VIDEO BY MIKE ELRINGTON

With his outstanding guitar playing, soulful, gut-wrenching vocals and innovative songwriting, thirty-year-old Mike Elrington is quickly showing promise as one of the most thrilling young performers in Australia today. Whether working with his three-piece electric band (The Advocates) or as an acoustic solo act, Mike’s original mix of driving Rock/Blues/Prog/Alternative/Pop and Acoustic Folk/Rock is delivered…

6 DENTAL TIP THAT GIVE YOU A BEAUTIFUL SMILE

A smile helps you to connect with others and the whiter your teeth are, the more encouraged to smile you will feel. Below are things that you should do to take care of your teeth and keep your smile beautiful: 1. Don’t eat foods that stain your teeth Beverages such as coffee and tea can…

MADONNA’S “LIVING FOR LOVE” MUSIC VIDEO AVAILABLE ON VEVO

Madonna released the music video for “Living For Love” today on Vevo, 24 hours after its groundbreaking premiere on the Snap Channel on Snapchat Discover. The Material Girl was the first superstar artist to premiere a video through the photo sharing app and the first to premiere one on the Snap Channel. The music video…

FIVE FOLK REVIVAL ARTISTS YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO

New York in the 1940’s was a time of many things we still remember today—panic and nationalism in the face of World War II, hesitant hopefulness as the economy climbed out from the Great Depression, and…folk music? That’s right, as it turns out the folk revival movement got its start in New York, as an…

A QUICK GUIDE ON CHOOSING THE BEST LENSES FOR YOUR SUNGLASSES

Focusing more on the frame than on what is inside it, that is. We are always looking on the outside and ignoring the inside… and it should not be that way; not for people and not for sunglasses. While the frame is important, the shape and color needs to match your hair and skin color…

MASTER SEX EXPERT NIKKI RANSOM-ALFRED RELEASES NEW BOOK

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time for all things sex and love. Certified master sex expert educator and sex and relationship coach, Nikki Ransom-Alfred, knows this all to too well and is releasing of her new book 30 Sex Positions and Tips For Getting Wild, Rough, and Kinky for lovers looking for adventure. An expressive…

ETERNAL DEATH “VIOLENCE”

Hailing all the way from Scandinavia Eternal death are the anti-pop stars that have forged their own version of Sweden’s electro pop that is full of grit, death and sparkling pop melodies. Consisting of, singer-songwriter Elin Berlin who critics have been calling ‘a hazy, 21 year old Dolly Parton’ and producer and songwriter Johan Angergard.…

THE MOWGLI’S RELEASE NEW SINGLE “I’M GOOD”

THE MOWGLI’S have released their new single “I’m Good” on iTunes and all digital retailers today – listen HERE! With its sunny, infectious melody and anthemic chorus, “I’m Good” uplifts and enchants. Now, fans who pre-order THE MOWGLI’S sophomore album Kids In Love will receive an immediate download of “I’m Good” and previously released “Though…

MICHAEL FEUERSTACK “THE DEVIL”

Singer and songwriter, gentleman and liar, gadfly and firefly and fall guy, indispensable, Michael Feuerstack is a man who lives and makes music in Montreal. Long one of the Canadian scene’s most revered songwriters, across almost 25 years, working under his own name and the past alias Snailhouse, Feuerstack has built an underground canon of…

WHAT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS NEEED TO KNOW ABOUT ON THE JOB INJURY

Construction workers work hard, and oftentimes on the job injury can come with the territory. Employers must be held accountable and protect their workers, but sometimes injuries can be vague and it can be hard to decide who is at fault. As a construction worker, you need to understand your rights, be sure to protect…

JIM CAMACHO “OPHELIA”

Miami based singer/songwriter Jim Camacho rerecorded a song from his critically acclaimed 2004 release Stalker Songs and released it today. “Ophelia” is now available as a free mp3 download on www.JimCamacho.com and can be streamed from the artist’s Soundcloud page. The video for the track, shot during the recording by Jordan Welch and edited by…

DIGITAL SIGNAGE FOR RESTAURANTS: HARDWARE VS SOFTWARE

It is an eternal battle to decide what is more important: digital signage hardware or the software and by extension content? Dangers of considering hardware sans software You will find that in majority of the places where digital signage has been or is awaiting installation, end-users are more interested in the hardware: selecting and installing…

SPOOK THE HORSES NEW ALBUM POSTED

Fans of hypnotic and multi-faceted atmospheric metal can experience the entire Rainmaker album from Wellington, New Zealand’s dynamic outfit, SPOOK THE HORSES, as they triumphantly and independently release their immersive second LP to the masses today. Engulfing over forty-six minutes, SPOOK THE HORSES’ undulating post-hardcore and atmospheric metal shifts effortlessly between lacerating and sublime elements…

TOTO DEBUT NEW SINGLE ‘ORPHAN’

Frontiers Music Srl has announced a March 20 release date for TOTO XIV in Europe, with The UK and Oceania on 3/23, and North America on March 24. The album will hit retail globally, with specific dates for territories in Asia, South America and others to follow. The first single from TOTO XIV “Orphan” is…

ANCHOR VIDEO “SURVIVE”

Anchor returns in april 2015 with their third album Distance & Devotion. The album holds 11 tracks built out of frustration, personal struggle, firm convictions and deeply rooted ethics. The band have forged a hard and heavy rock album in Distance & Devotion. Adding more melodys and better arrangment to their already energy filled songs…

ENVIRONMENTAL ENTERTAINMENT: THE JACKSON HOLE WILDLIFE FILM FESTIVAL

The Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival is one of the world’s great conservation gatherings and a showcase for amazing documentaries about wildlife, ecosystems, and the fight to save both. It’s held every other September at various locations around the valley, including the Jackson Lake Lodge, the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, and area theaters.…

STOLI GETS DOWN WITH PRIZM EDM WITH 3 CHAPS FROM LONDON

Hello there to all, today is a great day! I would like to congratulate the New England Patriots on an awesome Super Bowl win, you guys are an inspiration! Now what is going on in music today?! Rolling Stone and Google Play announced a collaboration to bring years of iconic stories to the digital world…

DEBORAH COX RELEASES NEW SINGLE “KINDA MISS YOU” WORLDWIDE

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Deborah Cox releases her new single “Kinda Miss You” today on iTunes. The single was produced by The Rascals and co–produced by Jessica Karpov, and is a powerful anthem that’s soulful, upbeat and makes you want to dance and shout the lyrics from, well, anywhere. The single will be featured on the…

VILLAGERS VIDEO “COURAGE”

Darling Arithmetic is the third album from Villagers, set for release on April 14th in the United States. The follow-up to Conor O’Brien’s debut, Becoming a Jackal, and its successor, Awayland – both hugely acclaimed and each nominated for Britain’s Mercury Prize – is a breathtakingly beautiful, intimate album entirely about love and relationships. Darling…

ELSTOW “EVIL DREAMS” SINGLE

Elstow started turning heads in 2012 when they played Sydney’s Peats Ridge Festival on the back of a few rough demos. Completely unknown in the Sydney scene, Jared Shaw and Chel Browne borrowed the name of the building they lived in and quickly expanded to five members. Their sound encompasses the psychedelic folk and pop…

TRESPASSERS LYRIC VIDEO “DEAD END”

Syracuse, NY’s Trespassers have unveiled a new lyric video for a new track (“Dead End”) off their forthcoming EP, titled ‘Rival Glass’, out February 24 via Spartan Records. The start of a new year comes with a new set of goals. Determination breeds new ambitions and the past is left securely in the rear view…

SARANTOS NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CLOSE YOUR EYES”

Sarantos is in full swing in 2015 with a sophomore album. This new age song has continued resonating strongly with Christian, church, spa, mediation and relaxation venues throughout the world. It’s sensory appeal leaves much to be desired. Close your eyes and feel Sarantos powerful vocal reverb literally vibrate one’s entire body as fans become…

F.Y.I. VIDEO “GATEKEEPER”

F.Y.I. releases his visual for Gatekeeper. The track is produced by Iz Avila of the Grammy Award winning superproducer duo, The Avila Brothers. This banger is featured on his latest project, “Yo! The Places You’ll Go” which features a guest verse from Ab-Soul. Gatekeeper definitely keeps you watching and breaks out of the formulaic run…

SOPHIE AND THE BOM BOM’S RELEASE ‘POWER’

Bright and bold, SOPHIE AND THE BOM BOM’S has arrived and releases ‘Power ‘on February 23. ‘Power’ is an upbeat pop anthem that delivers an incredible vocal and an empowering infectious sing-a-long hook. Sophie Stern says, ‘Power and money is a constant struggle in our lives and in the world as a whole. It’s a…