Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

DYLAN KELLY “ALL MY FRIENDS”

Los Angeles alternative pop maverick DYLAN KELLY unveils the lyric video for his debut single “All My Friends” today on VEVO. You can watch it HERE! The song is available everywhere today! “I wrote this song about those times when you just can’t get your friends to leave the house.”-Dylan Kelly Written and produced by…

KODAK TO GRAPH “IAMANTHEM” OFFICIAL VIDEO

Los Angeles-based Iranian-American producer Kodak To Graph (born Mikey Maleki) has released his debut ISA LP, available now as a free download. The album’s experimental soundscapes incorporate found audio of natural sounds like crowds, birds, flowing water blended with his signature off-kilter hip-hop-infused electronic, inspired heavily by the psychedelic pop and Persian folk music that…

BEWARE OF TICKET SCAMS DURING MARCH MADNESS

March Madness is upon us as the NCAA basketball tournament starts this week. BBB is advising fans to exercise caution when buying tickets over the next several weeks. Each year, how far a team goes in the NCAA tournament is often unpredictable, but one thing fans can control is the security of their ticket purchases.…

SONNA RELE SELECTED TO PERFORM THEME SONG “STRONG” FROM DISNEY’S MOTION PICTURE CINDERELLA

London born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sonna Rele was chosen by Oscar nominated director Kenneth Branagh to perform the end-credit, original, theme song “Strong” in Disney’s highly-anticipated motion picture Cinderella. The song is part of Walt Disney Record’s Cinderella soundtrack, which is available at all retailers today. The Compound/Motown recording artist was brought to the famed…

5 CREATIVE WAYS TO STOP A FRIEND FROM DRIVING DRUNK

When you’re at a party that serves alcohol, you might be tempted to have a drink before driving home, or you might have a friend who wants to drink and drive. This is a dangerous situation for the person who wants to drive as there could be an accident involving one or multiple people. There…

BACHACO “KEEP YOUR HEAD UP” SINGLE

Miami-based reggae rock / Latin roots group Bachaco, known nationally and internationally for its bilingual party-with-a-conscience sound, has issued a third single from their upcoming new full-length. “Keep Your Head Up,” written in 2012 while the band was on tour and at a bit of a crossroads, is a positive, uplifting Caribbean anthem featuring tight…

KATERI “SKIN” VIDEO

This 22 year old soul is searching for the meaning of life through art. A self- proclaimed nomad, described as ‘a hippie with a little bit of grunge,’ Kateri is passionate about seeing the world from all perspectives. From working as a corporate makeup artist in greater NYC to hostel-hopping around Europe, Kateri channeled her…

KONSHENS RELEASE TWO VIDEOS IN ONE DAY

Dancehall superstar Konshens is definitely staying busy these days, churning out singles and keeping his fans fulfilled with content seems to be a mission of his. Since late 2014 Konshens has steadily released a plethora of singles and attacked some of the most popular rhythms coming out of Jamaica as well as his own label…

BO-PEEP: NO SHEEP LOST

Tokyo-based band Bo-Peep stand to boggle your mind as much as intrigue it as front members are often leaping wildly across the stage, dressed in bright short yukata (traditional Japanese summer party dress), with hard grunge sensibilities and catchy melodies. Having infused new energy into the Fukuoka and Tokyo underground post-punk scene with their second…

STOLI GETS THE LOW DOWN FROM DAVID CODR ON MUSICPAGE.COM

Hello out there to all music lovers worldwide. Took a week or two off but we are back at it and well rested. We should be in Austin, TX but we are still here in cold New England. Anyways lets get to some music news today. Looks like music streaming is onoly getting stronger. Triton…

Blue Tofu

Ambient pop band Blue Tofu’s newest album “Our Room” is a collection of smooth songs that bring a new age sound and feel to the record. I love the idea behind this record but I feel the band missed the mark in some ways. While Blue Tofu is able to create a warm and rich…

OLIVVER THE KID RELEASES NEW SINGLE “I WANT IT”

Dubbed “the LA King of Revival” by Mostly Junk Food, Bryan Sammis, otherwise known as Olivver the Kid, is quickly living up to the nickname after deciding to leave his band The Neighbourhood and venture out on his own. “With an ear for infectious hooks and nostalgia,” The Kid is brimming with excitement about the…

THE COLOURIST RELEASE “WHILE I’M AWAY”

The Colourist are thrilled to announce their upcoming Will You Wait For Me EP, which will be self-released by the band this May, and introduce its first single entitled “When I’m Away.” The track will be available on iTunes and digital outlets everywhere beginning March 10, and is available to stream starting today on the…

MARTIN GARRIX RELEASES BRAND NEW SINGLE “DON’T LOOK DOWN” FEATURING USHER

Martin Garrix, electronic dance music’s youngest and fastest rising superstar releases his new single “Don’t Look Down” featuring Usher today everywhere on Spinnin’ Records/RCA Records. CLICK HERE to watch the lyric video for “Don’t Look Down” featuring Usher. Martin Garrix and Usher have been teasing their collaboration on “Don’t Look Down” on Instagram and Twitter…

THE PRESTIGE NEW SINGLE

Imminence Records is proud to announce the signing of France’s The Prestige for the release of their brand new full length entitled Amer. The French term “amer” translates to “bitter” in English and perfectly explains the band’s follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2012 album entitled Black Mouths. Amer will be released worldwide digitally by the…

THUNDER & CO. ‘APPLES’ VIDEO

Thunder & Co. is a band from Lisbon, Portugal, driven by emotional dance music. The Thunder Factory is managed by Rodrigo Gomes and Sebastião Teixeira who craft the songs with collaboration of excellent musicians from all areas. From analogic synth obsessed dance producers to the world music drummer Ivo Costa (Batida / Sara Tavares). They…

MUST BE THE HOLY GHOST VIDEO “IMMORAL SUPPORT”

The soulful, electronic artist Must Be The Holy Ghost has released a very visually stimulating music video for his song “Immoral Support”. The track is off the debut record Get Off, released last year via Cardigan Records. Layered electronic rhythms fused with powerful vocals and thick guitars make up the elements of this anthemic track.…

ENTER THE PARADOX VIDEO “SWEET INTENTIONS”

Los Angeles-based pop-punk, progressive rock band Enter The Paradox release their upbeat single that will surely excite any fans of Blink-182, Fall Out Boy and Muse. Enter The Paradox aim to showcase their high-energy and passionate storytelling through their debut album Love, Loyalty and Mayhem: Part 1 due out April 21, 2015. “Sweet Intentions” is…

SETTING REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR SEO CAMPAIGNS

As a business owner, positive results are all you care about. If you aren’t getting them fast enough then it’s not good enough. You want as many calls and leads coming through as you can possibly manager. The sooner you get these results, the sooner you can meet your long-term goals, and the sooner your…

SAM HUNT RELEASES PROVOCATIVE NEW VIDEO FOR “TAKE YOUR TIME”

Today, country music standout Sam Hunt releases the music video for his latest single, “Take Your Time.” “Take Your Time” is quickly making its way up country radio’s Top 10 and just surpassed 500,000 in track sales, making it Hunt’s second consecutive RIAA-certified Gold single as an artist following the now Platinum-selling No. 1 smash,…

MARYANN NEW SINGLE FEAT WAKA FLOCKA & A WAX

Maryann a.k.a. The Baegod had busy start to the year with her Good Vibe Co. featured DrewsthatDude and Fortune remix of “Landing”, and the EDM.com premiere of “Walls” with Tev Woods. She released “Na Na Thas A No No” the first single from her upcoming “Bedroomtrap’n” EP. For her second release from her new project,…

DOPE STARS INC “MANY THANKS”

Rome, Italy-Cyberpunk artists Dope Stars Inc release new lyric video for the song “Many Thanks” Dope Stars Inc have released a new lyric video for the song “Many Thanks” off of their new albumTeraPunk Many Thanks speaks to something that everyone has dealt with one time or another. Someone saying things behind your back and…

4 MUSIC DEGREES TO MAKE YOUR PASSION INTO A CAREER

Music is more than a hobby—for many it is a passion. They live, breathe, and feel music throughout their everyday existence. When it comes time to choose a college major, it seems only natural to pursue a degree in music. However, choosing to study music can be scary for both the student and their loved…

PLANNING THE PERFECT WEDDING PLAYLIST

Planning your perfect wedding playlist could be easy or it could be difficult. This post will hopefully be able to help make it at least a little bit easier. The difficulties come from making sure that both the bride and the groom will hear some music that they like. A wedding playlist can cross musical…

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A MISTREATED OR ABANDONED DOG

Taking care of a neglected or mistreated dog can be a noble service. Just because a dog doesn’t have a good owner or has been abandoned by its owner doesn’t mean that a dog can’t find a new home that will have a new loving owner. There are two obvious choices for you if you…

LARA SNOW “I LIKE SNOW”

Tel Aviv based artist Lara Snow announces the release of her new single “I Like Snow”, the debut single from off her upcoming collaboration EP ‘We Are Animals’ with producer $Afra and drummer Jonatan Harpak (ex-Useless ID). Following the breakup of her rock band Lara found herself in need of a fresh start. A close…

WHAT TYPE OF EDUCATION IS NEEDED FOR A MUSIC CAREER?

As the arts have seen a resurgence of support in the 21st century, many individuals are considering a job in one of these fulfilling fields. Those who want to work in music must consider their specific industry and goals, but some common elements do exist. Specific Field When you’re starting to explore the path you’ll…

ACTION BRONSON “ACTIN CRAZY” VIDEO

Bronsolino is known for his work ethic. With countless guest features, music videos, mixtapes, drugs to smoke and now his major label debut Mr. Wonderful he’s one of the hardest working rappers out there. That ethic is prominently displayed in this new Sydrome directed video for “Actin Crazy” prod. by Noah “40” Shebib where he…

MADI DIAZ “MESS”

Madi Diaz spent the second half of 2014 on the road in support of her latest album Phantom, both headling and opening for such artists as Echosmith, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., X Ambassadors and Fitz and the Tantrums, and creating scores of new fans along the way. She ended the year with a headline show…

SARANTOS ADDRESSES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WITH NEW SINGLE

New rock song “We Accept The Love We Think We Deserve” is an emotional piece about domestic violence. Now that the Super Bowl is over, the NFL will have a chance to reflect on quite a year. Domestic violence was frequently at the forefront of the 2014-5 season and unfortunately for all the wrong reasons.…

YOUTH DROPS NEW SINGLE “JUST FOR YOU”

YOUTH, 25 year old Krissy, was born and raised in North London. At 16 she won a full scholarship to Italia Conti. A year later Ben Elton picked Krissy to play the leading lady in Tonight’s The Night. At 17 she toured the country, and importantly Ben Elton introduced her to William Orbit. Now friends,…

6 THINGS YOU MAY HAVE HEARD ABOUT DEBT SETTLEMENT THAT ARE FALSE

There are many websites and television adverts promoting debt settlement. Most of these adverts are targeted at credit card debt. The prospect of settling your debts is alluring, but you have to go into the process with the right information. As information on debt settlement gains popularity and more people start talking about it, a…

TAYLOR BERRETT’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘GREAT FALLS’ STREAM

Extraordinary singer and songwriter Taylor Berrett has released his debut album Great Falls today, through Warner Bros. Records. Taylor has won early acclaim from the likes of People, TeenVogue, Seventeen, and ARTISTdirect, who describe Great Falls as “a vibrant, visual, and vivacious record. From the rustic acoustic guitar to the bright piano, it immediately comes…

BEAUTIFUL TUESDAY SINGLE “THE CROWN”

Powerful, intimate and resonating, Cape Cod’s pop-punk duo Beautiful Tuesday are taking their music to the next level with the release of their new single “The Crown.” Displaying a shift in their sound and writing alike, the song represents a transition from their acoustic duo roots to a full-band sound. Beautiful Tuesday stays true to…

SHORT SKIRTS “ALL SLICED UP” AUDIO & VIDEO

The song “All sliced up” is the first single from the upcoming album and is based on real events, where a fateful night on a motorcycle club ended with a brief but painful hospital stay for an anonymous friend. It’s about being young and without worries, and about how the year’s best party may end…

JASON DERULO RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE

Coming off a record breaking album cycle with over 16 million single sales worldwide and as the most played male artist on the radio in 2014, international pop singer Jason Derulo is back with a new single, “Want To Want Me” which he announced via the TODAY show. The first-single from his upcoming album was…

LUPE FUENTES “LET IT FEEL ALRIGHT”

House Music Producer and DJ Lupe Fuentes has announced the launch of her highly anticipated boutique label In The Loop with the inaugural release of her single “Let It Feel Alright”, now available for preorder on iTunes and junodownload! “I am very proud to present my new label In The Loop, a sound straight from…

CLARK ANNOUNCES NEW EP + “SILVER SUN”

Flame Rave continues the explorations laid out on Clark’s critically acclaimed self-titled album released November 2014. A hugely kaleidoscopic listening experience filled with warmth and subtle, unpredictable shifts in mood, Clark saw the Warp producer attain a zenith in his output, chiseling his vision of techno into a boldly experimental yet memorable and melodic creation.…

EARLYRISE RELEASING NEW ALBUM + “SAFER IN HERE”

EarlyRise exceed at crafting multi-layered rock anthems injected with dynamic, melodic hooks. It’s a sound that’s taken to new heights with the group’s sophomore effort, Colors, to be released on March 20th. The L.A.-based group recently unleashed a video for the album’s first single, “Safer In Here” juxtaposing acclaimed Japanese director Takuya Okada’s haunting animation…