Feature stories and artist interviews
One of the UK’s most creatively restless and loved artists, James, have announced today that they will be releasing their fourteenth studio album “Girl At The End Of The World” in North America on March 18th. Already, two stellar singles have been revealed from this highly anticipated full-length; “To My Surprise” dropped last month (watch…
Hello to all in this world & beyond who love music & live it everyday like I do. So lots going on in music today plus we got Tyler Colt here so lets get to it. We are truly going global in all industries, Sony Music Entertainment have signed accomplished musician Davido to a groundbreaking…
Massive Attack have today premiered the brand new video for “Voodoo In My Blood”. Directed by Ringan Ledwidge, the video is available to watch right now here: http://po.st/VIMBvideo “Am I involved?… Someone said the girl in the video looks like me. I have been to the Joe Strummer subway. I did have a strange encounter…
With the hotly anticipated “No Faith / No Future / No Problem” American Tour kicking off in just one week, peerless rock band Titus Andronicus [ hereafter +@ ] and luminous singer-songwriter Craig Finn are ready to take their friendship to the next level. It is in that spirit of love and sharing that they…
Rising soul chanteuse Antonique Smith is back with an emotional new song called “All We Really Have Is Now,” This song resonates with anyone in the throes of love and obsessing over what may come. The power ballad, penned by Emeli Sande and Toby Gad (“All Of Me”, “If I Were A Boy”), features the…
Atlanta’s 16-year-old Miss Mulatto has won the heart, mind and full attention of entrepreneur and Hip Hop Mogul, Jermaine Dupri. Crowned Season 1 winner after surviving an 8 episode Hip Hop boot camp-esque journey on Lifetime’s The Rap Game, Miss Mulatto’s exuberant talent and lyrical flow has beat the competition to earn a recording contract…
Tel-Aviv-based synthpop trio, Bill & Murray, announce the release of the video for their single, “Bored.” The track is from the group’s debut album, A New Kind of High, which dropped in September of 2015. The new single was exclusively premiered on PureVolume, who says, “The newcomers’ sharp, gritty sound has earned them praise in…
Detroit rockers Wilson take no prisoners in their newest music video “Give ‘Em Hell”. Watch the video premiering exclusively on VEVO here. The song is off the band’s sophomore release Right To Rise (produced by Johnny Andrews), out now via Razor & Tie. The album is available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. When describing…
The Muse Box today announced the release of “Highs/Lows,” the moody and hook-filled reflection on life before sobriety from Toronto rapper and street veteran Friday AKA Ricky Dred. After almost a year of silence spent working on his therapeutic blog, The Sober Emcee, Friday recently came out of a self-imposed musical retirement. “Highs/Lows” is the…
Today solo artist and producer HANA premiered the official video for her single “Clay.” The intimate and vulnerable video was directed by the talented Lorraine Nicholson. Watch it here. HANA also revealed she will be releasing her self-titled debut EP worldwide on March 25th. The collection of songs will feature previously unheard tracks from the…
FKA twigs has premiered a brand new single, ‘Good To Love,’ today. The song was originally aired live during FKA twigs’ Soundtrack 7 residency at the Manchester International Festival and is produced by FKA twigs alongside Rick Nowels. ‘Good To Love’ is available to hear right now via a self-directed video HERE, and will be…
On Friday March 11th reggae sensation Mighty Mystic will release his highly anticipated third album titled “The Art of Balance”. This project will be released through California based Roots Musician Records which is the brainchild of E.N Young (member of Tribal Seeds). This will mark the first time these two reggae entities will be working…
While busy working on her new EP set for release this Spring, Seattle’s rising pop singer/songwriter Amanda Markley has been turning heads by dropping a slew of raw, stripped down covers that highlight the strongest female pop artists. Recently, Amanda released a chilling rendition of Joy Williams’ “What A Good Woman Does” (ft. producer Chase…
“We Are The Wild” has got off to a great start out there with Spotify Germany, Scandinavia and Australia/New Zealand featuring the track on their New Music Fridays best new release playlists. This follows the first single off Maya’s upcoming EP being selected on Spotify USA list last year. ““We Are The Wild” is all…
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. Having worked with household Swedish names like the Grammy Award winners The Hellacopters and Bob Hund, as well as having collaborated with Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon and Pussy Galore’s Julia Crafitz…
The Dahmers are heading for Europe and doing a european release of their video Stalker. The song Stalker is taken from the bands debut album Demon released by Lövely Records during the autumn 2015. Take the primitive energy of punk and mix it with Thin Lizzy guitars that strike like lightning. Add melodies that will…
After taking us to “King City,” OVO Sound’s Majid Jordan have released the Ben Strebel-directed visual for “Learn From Each Other.” To support their self-titled debut, the Toronto duo will hit the road in their first headlining tour next month. Tickets for the 10-city tour will be available for purchase this Friday, February 19th at…
Indie-rap mainstay Aesop Rock has announced a new album, The Impossible Kid, is dropping April 29 on Rhymesayers Entertainment, marking his first solo venture since 2012’s Skelethon. On the new album Aesop continues finding new ways to improve on the skills that have made him one of the kings of indie hip-hop. His new creative…
This March will see Stonefield, Australian psych-rock sisters make their way across the States for the very first time. Fresh off an Australian tour with Fleetwood Mac, Stonefield will be kicking things off in downtown LA, playing a string of dates around Austin’s SXSW, including Treefort Music Festival alongside Charles Bradley and Thee Oh Sees…
Today, Raye (aka Rachel Keen) is sharing a rework/cover of Kendrick Lamar’s track ‘Sing About Me, I’m Dying Of Thirst’ (from good kid, m.A.A.d city), along with the news that she will play as main support on the upcoming Raleigh Ritchie UK tour, dates of which can be found below. The accompanying video for the…
Monique Angele is a Canadian singer-songwriter currently based in Australia. This classically trained solo pianist and vocalist has one release to date; a six-track self-titled debut EP that came out in January of 2014. However, by the end of this month, Angele plans to release her second EP titled “Answers”, which will be available February…
Today, Zachary Murdock, the multi-talented, soul inspired singer, songwriter and rapper releases the official music video for emotional single, “I’ve Looked Everywhere,” off his recently dropped EP For The Mad Ones. The visually stimulating video proves Zachary’s capabilities as a true artist who has a profound message. “I’ve Looked Everywhere,” directed by award winning film…
Audacity’s new album, Hyper Vessels, is outApril 1st on Suicide Squeeze Records and to celebrate, they’re hitting the open road! Catch them on tour all over America this spring and don’t miss their newest single! “Umbrellas” debuted yesterday on Stereogum following on the heels of the album’s lead single, “Dirty Boy,” saying that the song…
For Clea (pronounced Clay), a 20 year old Brisbane songstress, 2015 has been an extraordinary inaugural year. Her first released single Polyester elicited praise from music blogs across the globe for its surprising lyrical complexity and tremulous vocals, rightfully nabbing a spot in the top 10 triple j Unearthed Quiet Achievers list, and ranking number…
Critically acclaimed alt pop band WALK THE MOON release the music video for their new single, “Work This Body”. Co-directed by Isaac Rentz and WALK THE MOON, the video focuses on a young boy conquering bullies at school while the band appears throughout dressed as superheroes. The song’s message focuses on self-empowerment and the ability…
Indie Rock, Dark Wave band Astari Nite released a video for their single “Always Like Yesterday” off their upcoming album Until the End of the Moon. The video, directed by Photohause productions, is a short film that features the band traveling and performing live. “It is a montage of us playing in Germany combined with…
Hozier released a powerful video for “Cherry Wine” on Valentine’s Day as part of a campaign against domestic violence. The video stars Moe Dunford and two-time Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan. All proceeds from the “Cherry Wine” iTunes single will be donated to domestic abuse charities around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdSCCwtNEjA
The title of La Sera’s fourth album says a lot by saying so precious little: Music For Listening to Music To. So, in other words, “music.” After the punky heft and wildness of 2014’s Hour of the Dawn, an LP that thrashed against expectation, Katy Goodman returns with a set of songs that double down…
Two-time Grammy Award winner T-Pain has debuted his new single entitled “Officially Yours.” Following fan requests that he release it after his one-time only debut performance of “Officially Yours” at his November 2015 NPR Upfront concert, T-Pain is now giving the masses what they want…just in time for Valentine’s Day. The Fader praised his live…
Valentine’s Day is a well known holiday that is celebrated once a year. It’s commonly referred to as a day of love. I encourage everyone to take a brief moment each day to tell those in their lives that they love them. “I love you” is a phrase that is not said enough. When the…
A good many rappers’ label advances can be being seen driven around their city or swinging from their neck and those of their posse but RCA’s New Orleans representer Dee-1 had something more long term in mind upon receiving his. The hysterical visual he created with Colin Pierce to break it down to you fits…
New York-based indie pop singer-songwriter, Heather LaRose, announces the feature of her track, “New Moon,” on popular Youtube Channel, Teen Wolf Music. LaRose says, “Inspired by MTV’s Teen Wolf, [New Moon] is about being an underdog in whatever conflict you’re going through and knowing you’re going to succeed even though there is no tangible evidence,…
The biggest girl group in the world, Little Mix, have released the video for their new single “Secret Love Song”’ featuring Jason Derulo – check it out HERE. Written by Jez Ashurst, Emma Rohan, Rachel Furner and Jason Derulo and produced by Jayson DeZuzio, “Secret Love Song” is a devastatingly beautiful urban ballad about hidden…
Attic Abasement started in Rochester, NY in 2006 by Mike Rheinheimer. A low-rent, self-recorded, self-release recording project for a number of years which eventually evolved into a full band whose line-up has been relatively fluid – to date no less than 14 members over the years. The current line-up includes Keith Parkins (bass), Joe Parker…
Say hello to Alex The Flipper, an Austrian electronic producer with a sound just as distinct as his name. Having started off as a bedroom producer, working with his brother making hip hop cuts, Alex got started at the early age of 17. After making two records with his brother, Alex decided to change his…
Brooke Forman is an American singer and songwriter from New York City who creates an explosive Electro-Pop sound that will certainly be a treat for your ears. Recently releasing her new video for “Lioness,” Forman takes us on a journey throughout the night, all while providing her sultry, energetic and captivating vocals throughout. The rising…
New York based synth pop band Late Nite Cable released a video for their single “All Nite Girl.” The track, included in the band’s debut EP, brings back the well-loved electronic pop sound of the 1980’s and combines it with catchy melodies and modern dance beats. The video, directed by Mitchell Hooper, tells the story…
Los Angeles’ Ediblehead, a dynamic, dance driven new alt-pop duo who rose from the ashes of popular electronic rockers West Indian Girl bring their bright debut single and video “Hearts on Fire” on February 12, 2016. The single comes at a perfect time, when the world truly needs some fun! Ediblehead is the creation of…
Lukas Graham, on the verge of becoming this year’s breakout act, will embark on their first ever North American tour this spring. Kicking off March 28 in Los Angeles, the tour is in support of their highly-anticipated self-titled U.S. debut, out March 25 via Warner Bros. Records. Now available for preorder, the album features “7…
The progressive metal band SUNBURST just released a music video for the track “Out Of The World” online. Their highly anticipated debut album “Fragments of Creation” will be released on February 26th in Europe and North America through Inner Wound Recordings. The sound of Sunburst can be described as Dream Theater meets Nevermore and Conception…
