Feature stories and artist interviews
If there is one thing that many celebrity chefs have in common other than the fame and fortune that they enjoy, it is the fact that the majority of them will have worked many long hours while building their career. A culinary career can be very rewarding as well as a lot of hard work.…
Living alone means living with freedom. But with that freedom comes some new and unexpected responsibilities and lifestyle choices. Maybe you’ve just moved into your own place, or perhaps you’ve been living alone for a while and you still don’t know how to get your single-living life on track. No worries! Whether you live in…
Someone said that clothes should be a frame for the face. I take it to mean that your clothes should reflect the kind of person you are. Now, I have nothing against trends; they are a display of designers’ creativity and there are a lot of great trends that have come out over the years.…
Los Angeles rapper Pure ETC presents the Sydney Allyn-directed music video for “Clean”, the new single from his forthcoming EP Water and Sound. Pure has opened for Busta Rhymes and Rick Ross, and recently signed a distribution deal with InGrooves Fontana/Universal. He describes his style as “vintage Hip Hop with a twist of lime. The…
Beat-driven, melodic, and ambient, Jasia brings you brand new single “Safety”. Born in Jamaica, raised in the US, and living in Australia since the age of 18, Jasia (Josiah Willows) is a classically trained vocalist, violinist and guitarist. Playing in bands from a young age, Jasia discovered a love for synthesised instrumentation and from there…
In 2011, from the ashes of previous musical rabbles, Natalie Bang Bang emerged, an exotic punk princess who can twist Spector into the nineties. A reflection of Chahal’s past and present: her love of pretty much all sixties girl groups, electro pop and west coast grunge, Natalie set about producing and writing tracks and making…
Chimes is a slackadelic punk bands that brides the gap between Bloomfield, NJ and Brooklyn, NY. Since their humble beginnings in a NJ basement, Jesse Benicaso (guitar/vox), Linda Chen (guitar/vox), Winston Scarlett (bass) & Sarah Peterson (drums) have evolved from their dream pop roots to harness a more raw punk sound that captures the slack…
Los Angeles shoegazers The Bulls are sharing their debut single “Come Unwound” via SoundCloud this morning. The Bulls came to be when multi-instrumentalist Anna Bulbrook of The Airborne Toxic Event and guitarist Marc Sallis of The Duke Spirit continued crossing paths geographically in New York, Paris and London, then musically in their love for 80’s…
New Zealand native Brooke Fraser’s fourth album, Brutal Romantic, is set to be released November 18 via Vagrant Records. Produced by David Kosten (Bat For Lashes, Everything Everything), Brutal Romantic saw Fraser take a nomadic journey to record in London via songwriting sojourns in Stockholm, Los Angeles, New York and on the Island of Gotland…
Japanese solo artist Olde Worlde (http://oldeworldemap.com) has just released the first lyric video for his debut North American release The Blue Musk-Oxen for the song “Thinking About You.” The Blue-Music Oxen, Olde Worlde was produced by Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, Pete Yorn, Ben Lee, Sunny Day Real Estate, Tortoise, Liz Phair) who recorded and mixed…
Melbourne synth, pop, soul artist Julian Simonsz has announced the release of his new single, I Do It For You (out October 10) and debut self-titled EP set for release on November 21, alongside a launch show at the Northcote Social Club on November 23. Described by Daily Mail as “Australia’s answer to Justin Timberlake,”…
Don’t be fooled by the name. With their undeniably infectious sound, Little Daylight is quickly becoming a big, bright spot on today’s musical landscape. Formed in the spring of 2012 by Nikki Taylor, Matt Lewkowicz and Eric Zeiler, Little Daylight has released the “friends edit” of “My Life,” a high-energy track from their latest album,…
PRMD/Island Records global superstar DJ/producer and RIAA quadruple-platinum selling artist Avicii, aka Tim Bergling, will release “The Days” on October 3rd, the first single from his upcoming album set for 2015. “The Days” is a testament to Avicii’s consistently evolving musical ethos, which led to him being ranked #1 Most Shazamed Artist In the World…
Known as the Airbnb of the instrument/gear rental world, Sparkplug’s mission is to connect musicians in a secure online community marketplace to efficiently and affordably share their creative tools. Musicians can rent out their instruments, gear and space or rent from others. “There’s a million different reasons why someone might need to borrow/rent some gear…
Romanticism is a pure and serene feeling, which can change the entire flow of an individual’s life. It is a feeling to be shared with your near and dear ones, and in this regard, true words were whispered through eyes and not spoken directly. However, if you are losing out love and want to enjoy…
“Click baiting” is a way to get someone’s attention online. Many advertisers use it, but so do scammers. They engage with potential identity theft victims by offering something that is too intriguing to ignore: messages claiming new videos, “shocking” information or scandalous news on celebrities, newsmakers and other famous people. Many consumers are unaware of…
The official music video for The New Pornographers’ new single, “Dancehall Domine” premiered today at VEVO and can now be viewed/embedded here. Of the video, made by Leblanc + Cudmore, Scott Cudmore states, “Sometimes I like watching the b-roll or behind the scenes or outtakes on DVDs and blu-rays…‘Dancehall Domine’ is meant to feel like…
The wait is over as Duina del Mar’s music video for “Como Lo Bailas Tu” (How You Dance It) is available starting today on her official VEVO/YouTube channel and also available on iTunes. Duina del Mar spearheaded the project directing and editing the audiovisual material that premieres today on all TV channels. Shot between the…
NYC-based soul-pop artist Justin Stein releases new music video, “Loving on the Weekday”, off his forthcoming EP set to release, this Fall. The “Loving on the Weekday” video premiered on GroundSounds and is a fun uptempo pop tune about relaxing and letting go during the work week, written for just that purpose. Pop soul artist…
Mastermind producer and singer, Mystery Skulls AKA Luis Dubuc, will release his debut album Forever on October 27th via Warner Bros. Records. Hailing from Dallas by way of South America, Mystery Skulls creates insatiable pop anthems, which blend hints of 70s and 80s pop and dance music with futuristic elements. The talented and heavily tattooed…
Good morning to all, I hope you are all doing well today. Before we begin I want to give a congratulations to Ingrid Michaelson on her smash hit, “Girls Chase Boys” which you can play here – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GBT37_yyzY. It is so awesome to see musicians like Ingrid who put in hard work, passion, and immense…
RED Distribution launches Ten Bands One Cause, a new retail initiative in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Ten bands have joined forces to reissue ten titles today, September 30 on pink vinyl for the cause which is sponsoring Gilda’s Club NYC. Limited edition copies of pink vinyl from Against Me!, Courtney…
ILYA’s lush soundscapes, haunting vocals, and beautifully brooding beats have garnered praise from SOUNDDIEGO (“One of San Diego’s premier post-rock bands, “), Citybeat (“In its best moments approximating the house band at a haunted manor”) and the A.V. Club (“The proof is in the album’s melancholy pace, introspective darkness, and rich, orchestral atmosphere—not to mention…
MIGHTY MYSTIC is considered as one of the new leaders in the thriving U.S Reggae scene, his brand of “HARD ROOTS” reggae has proven to be a magnet for music lovers in search of that next level sound that has been missing in the reggae genre. MIGHTY MYSTIC’S latest single titled “Happy” is already creating…
Today multiplatinum GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Lorde unveiled her new single “Yellow Flicker Beat”, the lead song from the soundtrack to The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. The single is available now on iTunes and Spotify and will be on all digital retailers tomorrow. The highly anticipated single offers an intriguing glimpse into what…
Six-headed death machine AVERSIONS CROWN will unleash their Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut this November! Tyrant will be released on November 14 (Australia/Europe), November 17 (U.K.), and November 24 (North America) in digital and physical formats. Pre-order your copy from this location. Tyrant, the follow-up to the band’s 2011 debut Servitude, was created in the oppressive…
Around the world, there are still vast areas of wilderness for backpackers and campers to explore and enjoy. Getting up close and personal with nature can be an exciting and relaxing adventure with a little pre-planning and homework. Where to Go Choosing an area to backpack into will largely depend on your degree of experience…
Natalie McCool, one of the most well respected singer-songwriters to emerge recently, has announced the upcoming release of her second single this year. ‘Dig It Out’ will surely build upon the plaudits and momentum that previous single ‘Wind Blows Harder’ cultivated, which garnered praise from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, Clash, NME,…
Quickly scrawled on the back of a receipt during a summer break with her family, ‘Wah Ha’ began as a rebellion against the pressure to always feel ‘OK’. “When I play Wah Ha to people, I notice a certain kind of lightness fills the room. The lyric takes some weight off my shoulders. Even with…
As Top 40 stations around the country start adding their infectious debut single “Another Heartbreak” to their playlists, Hobart Ocean (www.hobartocean.com) is staying connected with their burgeoning fan base with the release of dynamic, multi-faceted new iPhone and Google Play Apps. The highly functional, sleekly designed free apps feature the latest news, audio music tracks…
San Diego continues to put itself forward as a premier destination for annual music conferences. Produced by the San Diego Music Foundation since 2008, the San Diego Music Thing offers a two- day music and media festival for industry insiders and music aficionados alike. An Inside Look at the Music Industry The conference, attended by…
Organizations invest in Salesforce release to improve efficiency and performance. They always need to do this using the least resources. As a salesforce developer, you should realize the importance of offering salesforce solutions to clients that are simple to use and allow them to access data online as well as offline. As an organization, you…
The magical Neon Hitch is an eclectic British-born pop singer-songwriter who beams playfulness, femininity, and mystique. Her true life story is more vivid than most people’s fantasies — as a child growing up on a bus in the English countryside she traveled as a trapeze artist and circus performer before turning her love of poetry…
Portland five-piece, Defeat The Low, is pleased to release their debut video for their song, “Aurora Ave.” The song comes from the the band’s forthcoming debut album, A Nervous Smile, out this November 18th via Rise Records. The band will also hit the road this November 14th, on the Rise Records Tour with Dance Gavin…
Whether you’re planning a party or a corporate event, hitting on the ideas that will make it not only memorable but also enjoyable for your guests or attendees can be a headache. Getting the venue, the decor and especially the menu right will be high on your list of considerations, and can take months of…
As part of a new pilot program, the U.S. Army has partnered with Music for All (MFA)/Bands of America to educate young musicians, band directors, educators, parents and others about the unique opportunities to serve in the Army. Through the partnership, the Army will support nine championship events across the country this marching band season,…
Montreal alt, folk-pop quintet, The Franklin Electric re-released their powerful debut album This Is How I Let You Down on May 6, 2014 via Montreal-based indie label, Indica Records (Half Moon Run, Phantogram). Over the course of the summer, The Franklin Electric played some of the most impressive festivals in the Eastern part of Canada…
“Happiness” featuring MNEK follows the success of Malinchak’s recent singles “Stranger,” “If U Got It” and the UK No.2 hit “So Good To Me,” the latter topping 25 million views on YouTube, dominating the dance floor and radio, and moving Adele to describe it as “beautiful.” Immediacy is synonymous with Malinchak, who likes to share…
1Way TKT (J. Glaze and DJ U-Kno) are a group of musicians, producers, and DJ’s based out of New York City. They have performed with artists in all genres of music including LMFAO, Nas, Kid Cudi, Talib Kweli and others, as well as produced records for major Billboard artists like Outasight, Young Money, Wu-Tang Clan,…
Koo Koo is the first offering from GABI (neé Gabrielle Herbst) on Software. Gabrielle’s formal training began at an early age, studying Balinese dance and gamelan in Indonesia while learning both the clarinet and piano. Herbst continued her training at Bard College where she studied voice and composition under the tutelage of Joan Tower, Zeena…
