Feature stories and artist interviews
“The Critic” a brand new song from the Brazilian Girls’ forthcoming album is premiering today at KCRW as “Best New Music.” The band is in the studio now completing the new album, expected later this year. More details to come. In addition, Brazilian Girls have confirmed select tour dates throughout January and February, including a…
“Fool,” the second track from Juno and Polaris Prize-nominated artist Basia Bulat’s forthcoming Good Advice, premieres today, stream it here below. In addition to her previously announced North American headline tour, Bulat will play the 26th annual Tibet House benefit at Carnegie Hall on February 22. The dates come in the midst of a run…
Following the official video release of ‘Into The Night’, NERO have unveiled a seven-track remix package to compliment the single, taken from new album ‘Between II Worlds’. Featuring new mixes from Friend Within, Leon Reverse, Amtrac, Dawn Wall & MANT, as well as an exclusive NERO ‘88 remix, ‘Into The Night’ is transformed, with each…
Vanbot’s second album Perfect Storm came out May 2015 and attracted a lot of press from The Times, The Line of Best Fit, Stereogum and Interview Magazine among others. Perfect Storm is described as shadowy and dangerous and sees Vanbot embark on a darker and more evocative spectrum than previous outings. The album is produced…
Rock Solid Talent Entertainment, LTD, in association with Star 1 Group, is happy to announce the worldwide release of Canadian teen rock singer/songwriter Sophia Radisch’s second album, Beautiful Sin. The new album was produced by former Megadeth member, Glen Drover, who is also Guest Guitarist on the album. Beautiful Sin, co-produced by Sophia Radisch, also…
You have heard Parallels Vol. I, and now we get to introduce you to the second album installment of this project (you know, sort of a twins separated at birth story kind of thing). Sparse and stripped-down, close and clear–here is the second round of alternate and reinvented versions of songs you know from our…
“To me, it’s really about the whole body of work, and the idea of an album as a complete listening experience that tells a story,” Miss Velvet concludes. “Creating this character, Miss Velvet, has allowed me to rediscover parts of myself that I had forgotten about or shut away. She keeps evolving and keeps getting…
Beginning January 14, Guster will hit the road with support from David Wax Museum, Rhett Miller (of Old 97’s) and Vetiver for select dates. This month, the band will record two live TV performances – NPR’s Mountain Stage With Larry Groce, a two-hour program recorded in front of a live audience in Charleston, WV and…
Less than two weeks out from the release of their ‘Midnite Mass’ EP (January 15th via DIM MAK), Keys N Krates debut their new single “Nothing But Space (ft. Aqui)” via Beats 1 with Zane Lowe introducing the track earlier this morning as his ‘World First Record’. A full North American tour commences on the…
Secret Friend is a project that has literally traveled the globe in order to find its voice. The brainchild of Secret Friend is Steven Fox, who was a working musician in Seattle and London in the 80’s, only to put his career on hold and move to South East Asia where he became a wildly…
Aaron London is a 22-year-old Hip Hop/R&B artist and producer from East London. His style has been described as a chilled and mellow nostalgic vibe, bringing influences from female rapper Lauren Hill & singer Eyrkah Badu. Aaron’s music has already gained radio support from the likes of Julie Adenuga on Beats 1 and Mike Delinquent…
Brooklyn-based slop folk outfit Paul Meadow is pleased to share the video for “I Love This Town,” the latest single from their upcoming Cheap & Easy EP, a five-song collection of jingles for any revolution inspired by Sunset Park, delivery services, long winters, and perpetual war. Available now, the limited edition 10″ vinyl celebrates “the…
A country much celebrated for its innovation, Japan has frequently been at the forefront of modern entertainment, a humming cultural hotbed where art and technology seem to collide in truly compelling ways. And, in this regard, the members of SEKAI NO OWARI might just be Japan’s finest representatives. As one of the hottest and most…
Ecstasy and sorrow, post-punk and pop, east and west – all those times when you’re caught in the middle, there’s Mainland. They are the soundtrack to moments of freedom and darkness. Led by enigmatic frontman, Jordan Topf (Vocals, Guitar) and comprised of Corey Mullee (Guitar, Synth), Alex Pitta (Bass) and Joey Sulkowski (Drums), the four-piece…
On January 5th, 2016, Grammy nominated songwriter and singer Tracy Randall, as he battles stage 4 cancer, will release, “Be Free,” the first single off of his third studio album, “No Judgment,” to impact radio. But, the Lavish Records recording artist Tracy Randall isn’t supposed to be here. In 2006, he was diagnosed with acute…
GAREK is a New York based singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Wisconsin, he made the transition to New York in 2010. Fusing Industrial Rock (a la Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson and Garbage) with haunting melodies and explosive choruses, GAREK creates a distinct sonic landscape. This Electro-Industrial hybrid, coupled with his artfully degenerate style, make…
The ladies of Doll Skin have been winning praise from critics, fans and fellow musicians in the months following the fall release of their debut EP In Your Face. Doll Skin kicked 2016 off by premiering the lyric video for their new single “Wring Me Out” on Vevo. This lyric video perfectly captures the energy…
Just recently, Virginia’s Paris Jones teamed up with Amsterdam-based producer, LA-NO, to bring the listening audience a masterful track in Promise. The duo expertly blends Paris Jones soulful crooning and trap production to bring about a new listening experience that is sure to draw audiences in and keep them enraptured for the 4:37 runtime duration.
Today Little Wings shares the video for “Fat Chance” from his last album, EXPLAINS. It was directed by Patrick Brice who is best known for directing The Overnight and Creep. Be sure to watch all the way to the end to see the video take a strange turn towards the Marvel Universe. “Kyle Field, professionally…
“Last Year” is a Baegod’s first release since her Vampire themed “Bedroomtrap’n Vol 1: Vampin” project in the fall. The song is a reflection upon her feelings about her journey this year in music. The songstress boast that she deserves her credit for her hard work and accomplishments, and she is never at a loss…
BOBAFLEX released their 7th studio album Anything That Moves July 17. Anything That Moves is the follow-up to 2013’s Charlatan’s Web that featured the radio singles “Bad Man”, “I’m Glad You’re Dead” and “Never Coming Back”. Anything That Moves is the first album with Dave Tipple (guitars) and Jymmy Tolland (bass) who join original members,…
Pile of Priests is a traditional death metal from Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2009, they quickly rose to local prominence with their demo release “Burn”. Soon after, Pile of Priests was playing out of state, performing all over the west coast. Two years following the release of their demo, the EP Unholy Death was released…
Remember Logan Lynn, the one who was signed to Caroline/EMI via The Dandy Warhols owned-and-operated Beat The World label from 2007 to 2010, when he announced that he would be going on hiatus to pursue activism work full time. In 2013 Lynn returned with a new record, a U.S. tour, a handful of videos, a…
New York City, based pop/rock singer songwriter, Peter Kelly, releases a new LP titled, Don’t Let Me Be Alone, featuring the singles “Like We Do” “Fear of Landing” and “Tailwind (It’s A Beautiful Day).” The album premiered on Songwriting Magazine, October 30th. A trained guitarist from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Kelly graduated…
Oh man I am a bit nostalgic today as we leave 2015 and enter 2016. I must say that 2015 was full of great artists/bands and music and my resolution is to keep it going into 2016. Anyone in the industry knows that from Christmas to New Years it is R&R time to charge the…
Svartanatt is today the 29th of december releasing their second single Dead Mans Alley. The band did their debut earlier this autumn with the song and video Demon who got praised by press and got radio time in both Sweden and Germany. The 28th of december the band finished the recording of their debut album…
Queen of Kings is a story of teenage love, passion, and music that sparked a fire to pursue a big dream that would take the duo from the humble beginnings of Waco, Texas to the bright lights of Hollywood, California. The contagious spirit the duo embodies and the fearless vision they pursue is captivating a…
The first single off of Sugar Teeth is a scorching, frenzied burst of surf-rock called Tender. With breathless, R&B inflected vocals, Marika sings about a passionate but troubled relationship, while the band reaches a fever pitch of driving guitars and irresistible rhythms. This is one to dance the heartbreak away to. Tangerine is a Seattle-based…
Promising new artist Dreezy has released her much anticipated new EP From Now On. Drawing inspiration from her life growing up on Chicago’s south side, the talented lyricist is a rising star having already collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry including DeJ Loaf who is featured on her song “Serena”.…
Inner Wound Recordings are proud to announce the signing of the progressive metal band Sunburst to the label. Their highly anticipated debut album “Fragments of Creation” will be released on February 26th 2016 in Europe and North America. The music video for the song “Dementia” from the album was just released and is available for…
Los Angeles-based teen pop singer, Jade White, releases her cover to Jack White’s hit “Love is Blindness.” This cover was exclusively premiered on PopWrapped who says “never before has one been done in the style and with the audible beauty that rising pop sensation Jade White showcases via her rendition of “Love Is Blindness”.” While…
Dark Pop singer/songwriter NLX, known as Natasha to her fans and friends, is in possession of a voice that demands to be heard. She’s been called “Trent Reznor with tits” and is a kindred spirit of Beck, Sia, Regina Spector, and Florence + the Machine’s Florence Welch. NLX is gearing up for the November 13…
Grammy winning songwriter and R&B artist Eric Bellinger has a special Christmas gift for his fans: a 3-song holiday EP titled Dabbin On Christmasaccompanied with a brand new music video for the club banging title track. The Compton crooner recruited producers League of Starz, AC, SoufWest and featured a guest verse from labelmate and YFS…
Mothxr is back to perk up your holiday season with another 80s infused tune, and ‘Stranger’ is exactly what your playlist needs right now. The entrancing electro-track off their forthcoming debut album Centerfold available everywhere February 26th, 2016, is instant grat when ordered, so swoop it up now and let the 80s vibes wash over…
Closing out what’s been a great return to form for the Houston legend this year, Trae Tha Truth shares a video for the Problem and Lil Boss-assisted Tha Truth Pt. 1 single “Yeah Hoe.” A song produced by Dnyc3 and Trent, guided by a G-Funk synth that bleeds Cali rap nostalgia, the Phillyflyboy-directed video finds…
A few weeks after the release of its debut EP called ‘The broken spoon’ through #14 Records, French folk/blues/country quartet Backyard Folk Club (with members from the band Grand March…) just unveiled an official music video, illustrating the title track of the EP, and available on YouTube. “We write songs like we craft objects, patiently,…
Lorrie Morgan dominated the 90s with top-charting hits like “What Part Of No,” “Except For Monday,” “Five Minutes,” and “Watch Me,” and celebrates a career spanning four decades with over 8 million albums sold. A multiple Female Vocalist Of The Year Award-Winner, she is the first female country star in history to have ever garnered…
Today, legendary British band The London Suede confirmed a North American release date for their seventh studio album titled “Night Thoughts.” This highly anticipated full-length will be available digitally and in-stores nationwide CD+DVD from January 29th, 2016 via Rhino Records/Warner Brothers. The album will also be accompanied by a feature film directed by acclaimed photographer…
Rising Bay Area band HEARTWATCH is excited to announce the February 26th release of their self-titled debut mini-album. This will be the band’s second release and first official release as HEARTWATCH. The album was recorded over two weeks in Portland, OR this past spring at Jackpot! Studios with producer/engineer Damien Lewis, who has contributed his…
Knox Hamilton announced they will be packing their bags and joining fellow alternative label mates Grizfolk on tour in the coming new year. The tour kicks off in Philadelphia on February 12th then winds through the US ending the 26th at the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles. If you’re unfamiliar with Knox Hamilton, the Little…
