Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

THE EVERYMEN SHARE COVER OF INXS’ “DON’T CHANGE”

Ernest Jenning Record Co. is excited to unveil Under The Covers With The Everymen, a collection of covers that have become staples of New Jersey party-rock torchbearers The Everymen’s live set, in honor of Cassette Store Day 2015. To ring in the announcement, the group has shared their cover of INXS’ “Don’t Change.” The group…

SWEDISH ACT BIRGIT BIDDER SINGLE “YOU DON’T WANNA KNOW”

How does one introduce a Swedish artist and producer who due to her transcending music and artistic vision has rapidly become one of the most talked about new acts across the entire Stockholm music scene? Perhaps we can begin by repeating what everyone is saying already… This multi-talented artist called Birgit Bidder is already sounding…

PREMIERE: FREDDY’S DILEMMA VIDEO “ONLY ON A SATURDAY NIGHT”

Summer’s gone, but don’t tell that to Freddy’s Dilemma. The “Only On A Saturday Night” video is chock full of beautiful women moving to the infectious beats that Freddy is laying down. Freddy’s surrounded by beautiful women and lovin it. BTW, Freddy’s a puppet, you heard right, a puppet, but he doesn’t realize it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvC7TYDmsJk…

HOW TO FIND WHOLENESS IN A FRACTURED WORLD

Happiness can seem like an endless journey fraught with many, often contradicting theories. There’s what you should and shouldn’t do; training states of mind; economic considerations; health; family; meaning; philosophy; spirituality – the list goes on. But what actually works? “As a newborn, they found me on a frigid winter’s day inside a brown paper…

BLOOD AND GLASS PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “IN MEMORY OF A TREE”

Montreal’s Blood And Glass have premiered a video for the non-album track, “In Memory Of A Tree”, to celebrate their Los Angeles live debut tomorrow night at the Teragram Ballroom, the final night of a three-week tour supporting Patrick Watson across the Midwest and West Coast – share via YouTube. Blood And Glass released their…

MAX FROST RELEASES “WITHDRAWAL” VIDEO

Max Frost has released the official video for his new single “Withdrawal” from his newly released EP Intoxication. “Withdrawal” hit No. 1 on Hype Machine upon its release. Max Frost was named by Rolling Stone and NPR as one of their “10 Artists You Need To Know.” His new EP Intoxication follows his breakthrough single…

LADY LESHURR JUMPS ON GYPTIAN’S “ALL ON ME” RMX

Gyptian, who hit international stardom with his RIAA certified Gold hit “Hold You” (produced by Ricky Blaze and later remixed by Nicki Minaj) in 2010, is back with a single just as contagious. The Jamaican reggae singer’s song “All On Me” (June 9, VP) continues to climb U.S. radio charts on Top 40, Urban and…

4 WAYS TO REINVIGORATE MUSIC EDUCATION IN AMERICA

Everyone knows that music education benefits every child who is lucky enough to have access to lessons and instruments. It helps children improve their math and critical thinking skills, and it expands their overall horizons. However, music classes are among the first to be cut when school budgets get tight. Here are some ways that…

KROH “LIVING WATER” SINGLE

Originally formed in 2011 by Ex Mistress and current Fukpig member, Paul Kenney, with Francis Anthony as vocalist, Kroh released just one album plus a split with Fukpig and a split with Ice Dragon before calling it a day in 2012. In late 2014 Paul Kenney teamed up with Ex Mistress and current Burden of…

GRAPHIC CONTENT VIDEO DISCRETION ADVISED – “FEVER”

‘Fever’ the debut offering from Nigel Thomas is a cinematic, genre filled nod to psycho killers, sex and prostitution – exploring the intricate workings of a truly disturbed mind. Nigel Thomas has already achieved fame fronting the cult indie pop band ‘The Foxes.’ With this stellar group, Nigel supported the likes of The Troggs, Eddie…

FIZICA NEW SONG “THE MEOLDY OF OUR WORLD”

In everybody’s life, there is a moment when the person thinks that all the favorite songs have already been listened to and all new compositions are so typical and boring. Everyone at least once or twice felt the musical depression, when one doesn’t know, what he wants to listen. Has it ever been happened to…

PREMIERE: BRISTOL TO MEMORY “IT’S OK”

Bristol To Memory, an Alternative Rock/Pop-Punk band, has been established in the LA/OC music scene since to 2005. The group formed of childhood friends hails from Santa Ana and is influenced by bands such as Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, and Say Anything. Their musical compositions and collaboration evokes a feeling of nostalgic excitement with…

BANNERS’ VIDEO FOR “SHINE A LIGHT” PREMIERES TODAY

Liverpool native BANNERS releases the video for his newest single “Shine A Light” today. Watch/share the video. “Shine A Light”, which can be heard in the official trailer for EA’s just-released blockbuster game FIFA 16 Ultimate Team Legends, is a sweeping, widescreen track driven by grand instrumentals and vocals of stunning range. The suspenseful accompanying…

KILL THE NOISE LP STREAM

Kill The Noise has released his highly-anticipated debut album OCCULT CLASSIC, out today via OWSLA. He is one of the marquee acts on the label and his unique versatility accross nearly every genre in dance music have earned him a reputation as one of the top producers in the game. The album spans bass house…

LILI N “4U”

Although this is the first single that American audiences are hearing from LILI N (née Lilian Caputo), Italian audiences are no stranger to her captivating voice. At the age of 5, LILI N began working as a voice-over artist in Italy, becoming the Italian voice of British and American actresses like Georgie Henley in Narnia,…

WHEN SOPHIE AUSTER HAS “BAD MANNERS” IT SOUNDS SO GOOD

Hello all on a hungover Friday morning, not sure how last night got so out of hand but the music just gets in me and watch out! So let’s get to the news as there is much going on. Music marketing and brand experience agency Momentum Worldwide, with leading sports and entertainment presenter AEG, has…

IS GOODFELLAS THE BEST MAFIA MOVIE EVER?

Do you love mafia movies? If you do, probably the best mafia movie ever in the history of films is called Goodfellas. Most people have heard of this movie. It’s got some of the leading stars in the film business in it, and you can watch it again and again without getting sick of it.…

PREMIERE: THE WARDEN “COUNTY LINE” SINGLE

“I’m gonna quit, smoking and a-drinkin’. I’m gonna quit, cocaine and carousing. You are it. Hell, you know there ain’t no doubtin’. Let’s devise ourselves a timeline, leave this county line behind,” sings The Warden on “County Line,” one of the twelve tracks on his debut solo album, set for release on October 9, 2015…

EMPIRE “NO DOUBT ABOUT IT” FEATURING JUSSIE SMOLLETT AND PITBULL

Fresh off the air from tonight’s episode of FOX’s smash hit show EMPIRE, Columbia Records presents the video premiere for the upbeat party song “No Doubt About It” featuring Jussie Smollett (Jamal Lyon) and award winning rapper Pitbull – check it out here. Pitbull himself wrote the song alongside Grammy® Award winner Ne-Yo. The video…

WILSN NEW SINGLE “UNMEET YOU”

Following her breakout single “Unmeet You”, WILSN returns with explosive energy on “Walking For Days”. This second single was created during a writing session with frequent collaborator Oscar Dawson of Holy Holy and was produced and mixed by Stephen Mowat (Ali Barter, Seth Sentry). “Walking For Days” retrospectively describes the beginning of the rupture of…

ME & HER DOCU

Swiss duo ME & her have been making waves within the techno realm for the past year, representing the rising talent of female producers/DJ’s in the industry. Viewing their music as a form of art and delving deeper into their love of underground techno with huge backup from the likes of Mendo and Andre Crom,…

PAUL WALL NEW VIDEO

Accompanying his recent slab god album, Houston rep Paul Wall is paying homage to his city’s slab culture with the Michael Artis-directed visual for “Swangin in the Rain.” “Last week marked the ten-year anniversary of the release of Paul Wall’s sophomore album, The Peoples Champ, and the guy has pretty much been hitting the same…

4 TIPS FOR CREATING A GREAT ATMOSPHERE FOR LIVE MUSIC

Even with all of the different ways you can listen to music nowadays, there’s still no substitute for the thrill of a good live performance. Live music gives listeners a direct experience where they can interact with the performers and other people in the audience. There are, however, certain requirements if you want to create…

NEW SINGLE BY DOLL SKIN

The music scene is desperate for a new collective of young ladies who know how to rock, and Doll Skin has arrived to fill that void. The Arizona-based quartet is ready to battle tyranny and oppression with adrenaline fueled rock anthems. Their mission begins with the release of their debut EP, In Your Face, on…

PERU THE BAND “I NEED YOU”

Great music can take you places. So, perhaps it’s appropriate that Peru the Band shares its name with one of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth. The soul-infused indie group has brilliantly combined elements of classic Motown, jazz and blues to create a pleasingly unforgettable sound. Peru the Band is set to release their highly…

TOP 5 BEST NON-APPLE MP3 PLAYERS

It seems like everywhere you look, there are Apple products. If you’ve ever been an iPod user, you’ve likely got a list of frustrations. The ubiquitous product isn’t the only one on the market anymore, and it definitely isn’t the best option available. There are many mp3 players that can improve your listening experience and…

DYLAN JENET “BAD ONE”

Sometimes rising young stars are born overnight, and become great through triumph and passion. These stars become feverishly passionate about reaching, and touching the hearts of many through their music and voice. For singer and songwriter Dylan Jenét who was discovered by Ray Chew (Showtime at the Apollo, American Idol, and Dancing With The Stars),…

DEC3 RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HEY ASHLEY”

The band is back with a timely single, inspired by one of the wildest news events in years: the hacking of notorious dating site, Ashley Madison. It’s late on a Friday afternoon. A married man sits in front of his computer. His wife is away for the weekend. He’s logged into the most notorious dating…

BROOKS STRAUSE “REALLY”

Watch and share Brooks Strause’s new video for “Really” directed by Jon Burns and featuring Pat Stolley of The Multiple Cat. Explaining the meaning behind the new track, Strause said: “‘Really’ is about how we build up our attraction sometimes. You might glorify one person from a distance to the point of it becoming part…

KID WAVE VIDEO

Following the release of their dreamy, reverb-soaked debut album Wonderlust this past June on Heavenly Recordings, Kid Wave have shared a music video for track ‘I’m Trying To Break your Heart.’ ‘I’m Trying To Break Your Heart’ is taken from Kid Wave’s recently debuted album Wonderlust that was recorded at Eve Studio in Stockport with…

MORTIIS “DOPPELGANGER” VIDEO

The video for “Doppelganger” is also Mortiis’ reaction to years of being artistically held back by record companies that shied away from the graphic content that visually sums up Mortiis’ music. “I always thought that was ridiculous,” he said. “We wanted to make videos that people would notice, that would cause a reaction, something they…

THE BARBARY COAST REVUE EXTENDS THIRD SEASON THROUGH NOVEMBER 12

The Barbary Coast Revue, a musical show local to San Francisco, has extended its third season through November 12. Every Thursday evening, tickets are available for the joyful romp through sing alongs, witty comedy, and terrifically original material. The show has been highly acclaimed since its 2013 debut, heralded as a hidden gem of the…

CHOIR OF YOUNG BELIEVERS “JEG SER DIG”

Choir Of Young Believers is set to release their new album Grasque on February 19 via Ghostly International. The album will be available on CD, digitally and as a double LP. The double LP will be available in a limited color vinyl version as well as black vinyl. Choir Of Young Believers also revealed their…

MARIANN ROSA “FRIKKIN FANTASTIC” SINGLE

Quirky Norwegian vocalist and DJ, Mariann Rosa, is back with her unique blend of outrageous style and sound on her new sci-fi pop single, ‘Frikkin’ Fantastic’, released via Popjoy records on 5th October. This is the follow up to the super unique ‘Banjo for My Bitches’ that received rave reviews and a whole army of…

THE VOICE ALUM TAY BECKHAM DROPS DEBUT SINGLE

Yesterday, The Voice alum Tay Beckham celebrated her 20th birthday with the release of her debut single “Excuses” – a sultry and soulful break-up anthem bringing a millennial singer/songwriter’s take on love and heartbreak. Think: Tori Kelly meets Alicia Keys. From season 4, The Voice fans will remember how Tay (only 17 years-old at the…

SEVENTEEN EVERGREEN NEW SINGLE

San Francisco based duo Seventeen Evergreen reflect the west coast spirit of five decades of Psychedelia and its many flavors on the spectrum between pop and experimentation. After flirtations with other locales over the last few years, the pair can’t stay away from the foggy but tumultuous city on the edge of the world they…

OAKLAND METAL ARTIST MAKES ELECTRO-RAP ON NEW LP ‘CUT’

After years of penning songs for the Oakland thrash metal group Survival, Nick Noro is paying homage to the east bay’s legacy of hip-hop with his self-released new album, Cut. Brandishing an eccentric lyrical style somewhere between Too $hort and Iceberg Slim–and a production style that’s strays from rap to 80s rock–the 10 track album…