Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

NEW VIDEO BY THE LONELY FOREST “WARM/HAPPY”

The Lonely Forest’s new video for “Warm/Happy”, a song on their upcoming new album Adding Up The Wasted Hours(to be released October 8). Check out the video below: “Warm/Happy” Music Video http://youtu.be/8oqDCdjgnus   Pre-sale for new album Adding Up The Wasted Hours began yesterday. Adding Up the Wasted Hours was recorded by Death Cab For…

SIVION NEW VIDEO “WATCH OUT”

Sivion has a new project, Group Therapy, dropping in October.  He is  releasing some videos previewing a few tracks where Sivion also shares a little about each one. “Watch Out” features production by Picnictyme (Erykah Badu’s drummer) with guest verses from Shames Worthy and Zane One. Sivion “Watch Out” (video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HO0x4_lmFuo Pre-order “Group Therapy” on…

CJD: SPREADING THE “LOVE AND HAPPINESS”

Combine a little pop, a little hiphop and a big dose of positivity and call it CjD. That is Collin James Daniel. And you can catch his tracks on his YouTube channel, the preferred method of younger artists these days. Hey, look what happened with Mac Miller and Justin Beiber? So I decided to check…

MATISYAHU’S FESTIVAL OF LIGHT HANUKKAH CELEBRATION RETURNS + AUDIO

Grammy-nominated artist Matisyahu returns with his Festival of Light tour November 30-December 9. An annual Hannukah event now in its seventh year, Matisyahu’s Festival of Light is a unique collection of tour dates celebrating the Jewish holiday during the winter months. Matisyahu’s Festival of Light performances will feature sets that include material spanning his entire…

CITI LIGHTZ NEW VIDEO “HOLD ME DOWN”

G-Beanz, of Detroit MI, was born August 29, 1984. The creator of Evolve Recordz. In G-Beanz music, you’ll feel the excitement, witness the struggle and bond with the determination of his endeavors. Beanz has a talent for doing something that he really loves, music. He is fully capable of not only writing lyrics, but producing…

ROISON O RELEASES NEW VIDEO + SIGNS WITH JSM IN GERMANY

The video is directed and edited by Simon Eustace, and features Aaron Heffernan (Love/Hate), Mirjana Rendulic, Geraldine McAlinden & Colin Condon. Special thanks to Dogpatch Labs Dublin. Talking about Hold On, Róisín O explains: “Sometimes our minds take us to dark places and it gets hard to escape. A very close friend of mine was…

CAM CAM GOT A HIT WITH “ERRYDAY ROCKIN”

Cameron James Gipson aka CAMCAM Born on July 8, 1995, emerged on the scene in 2007. Displaying his talent at the age of 12, He performed his first show for, the SOURCE Magazine Unsigned Hype Tour and took 2nd place in Northern California. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGoRoRoxXzY After opening up for various artists such as Tyga, Lupe Fiasco,…

SEPTEMBER 2013: MKM NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE

Hey folks and welcome back to another edition of NOTES FROM THE SOUND TABLE!! It’s been really busy lately – as you can see in the picture, I got a special gift from my friends at the Georgia Music Industry Association, www.gmia.org, plus we just had a FANTABULOUS MUSICOLOGY 2101 book signing/birthday/Anything But Monday/Mirosa Beer…

TODD CLOUSER VIDEO + AUDIO VIA ‘MAN WITH NO COUNTRY’

Building upon a series of acclaimed recordings, guitarist/vocalist/composer Todd Clouser now stands poised to release Man With No Country, available today via Amulet Records. The Minneapolis native, who now resides in Mexico City, has previously established himself as a dynamic and resourceful instrumentalist in open-ended, jazz-rock contexts. Man With No Country should startle and impress…

PRAVADA POST NEW SINGLE “SOMEONE ELSE”

Indianapolis born Pravada is ready to spring back into action with their new release, Dirty Looks, due out later this Fall. Sharing with the masses their latest single, “Someone Else,” from the highly anticipated record, the group creates a tasty treat for your ears. No strangers to creating music, the trio of Jesse Lee (vocals,…

RENEE RUTH SINGLE “MIDNIGHT”

Renee Ruth is a man and a band. Backed by Teddy Oliver (guitar),Enrique Mancia (bass), and Chris DeRosa   (drums), Montclair, New Jersey-born guitar virtuoso and vocalist Renee Ruth takes on rock ‘n roll with worldly experience on the brand new single “Midnight.” Listen/download Renee Ruth’s debut single “Midnight”: https://soundcloud.com/puregrainaudio/renee-ruth-midnight With a sound that swings…

G&D VIDEO FOR “TIMELINE”

  Wife and husband duo G&D take a dark turn in the new video for “Timeline”, the new single taken from their latest full length LP, The Lighthouse. G&D is formed by Las Vegas-based Georgia Anne Muldrow & Dudley Perkins a.k.a. Declaime. Not just singer, songwriter and rapper but producers and owners of independent label…

TORCH OF MMG DROPS “LORD KNOWS”

Torch delivers the new video “Lord Knows”, directed by J.R. Saint, from his new mixtape, No A/C Vol 2. Kevin Christopher Belnavis, better known by his stage name Torch, is an American rapper signed to the Maybach Music Group record label. He grew up in the Castle Hill area of the Bronx, before moving to…

DJANGO VORIS VIDEO “GHOST BOAT”

Following his debut album and his notable collaborations with electronic improvisation group Fates, composer Django Voris releases this, his second full-length, Constantopolis, on 100m Records. Born and raised in the deserts of Arizona, Voris found himself adept at learning new instruments from a young age. After acquiring skills in a handful of wind and brass…

CASS DILLON RELEASES VIDEO “I LOVE YOU”

Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Cass Dillon announced today that his new single “I Love You” is available right now (with video accompaniment) through his website at http://www.cass-dillon.com. The single, which was inspired by the passing of his long time managers father, has the charm of raw Americana folk, a warm intimate indie production presence, and the melodic…

MALEA PREMIERES “RUNNING IN THE DESERT” ANIMATED VIDEO

Singer/songwriter Malea announces the premiere of “Running in the Desert,” the official video for the new single from her forthcoming album, Prism. “Running in the Desert” Official Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulCB9nWYAd8 “Running in the Desert” explores the journey of a horse trying to reach a safe haven by escaping dangerous elements from an apocalyptic disaster. The video…

LOVEWHIP NEW VIDEO “LET GO!”

Lovewhip releases their brand new music video “Let Go!” It’s a spandex-bedazzled booty-shakin’ dance video featuring seizure-inducing background animation! The go-go-bell fueled electro-groove banger is an anthem that does just what it says, helping us all “Let Go” — a much needed respite from today’s world, especially on a day like today (9/11)! Featuring Empress…

ST. LUCIA REVEALS NEW TRACK “TOO CLOSE”

Brooklyn-based synth-pop outfit St. Lucia has unveiled a brand new song from their forthcoming full-length debut, When The Night. Listen to “Too Close” here: https://soundcloud.com/st-lucia/too-close. The song’s intense electronics highlight the more experimental/dance tendencies of the band, previously revealed in songs like 2012’s “September.” When The Night is available October 8 via Neon Gold/Columbia. This…

OUTASIGHT VIDEO FOR “TAPEDECK BLUES”

NY-based singer/rapper/lyricist Outasight aka Richard Andrew is back again with a new video for Stay Gold song “Tapedeck Blues.” He released the official music video for the track today which features a young OU demonstrating the art of maccing and mix-taping. “Tapedeck Blues” Official Video on YouTube http://youtu.be/lbbNqhHJ2eU Stay Gold EP on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/iamoutasight/sets/outasight-stay-gold http://iamoutasight.com

GRACE & TONY AUDIO & VIDEO “NOVEMBER”

“This album is the next chapter for us, it’s a new set of stories we need to tell,” said Tony. “This music is more mature and shows our natural progression as songwriters. We battle tested the songs and chose the ones that would represent our growth as a duo.”   A lover of English literature…

LUSCIOUS JACKSON RETURN WITH “SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT”

Jill Cunniff, Gabrielle Glaser and Kate Schellenbach, collectively known as Luscious Jackson, will return on November 5 with Magic Hour. Produced by Jill and Gabby (with an assist from old friend Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz on the track “So Rock On”) and released on the band’s own City Song imprint, Magic Hour is Luscious Jackson’s…

NEON HITCH COVER MILEY CYRUS “WE CAN’T STOP”

Singer/songwriter Neon Hitch recently took a break from writing and recording to cut a special gypsy-pop rendition of the Miley Cyrus smash “We Can’t Stop.” Over a ska-infused beat courtesy of production duo Kinetics & One Love (B.o.B.’s “Airplanes”), Neon puts her own personal spin on the song’s lyrics and also teases new music to…

UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “PRESSURE”

UK artist and producer Until The Ribbon Breaks today released his debut EP ‘A Taste Of Silver’ (Republic Records) and also revealed his new official video for the lead single taken from the EP titled ‘Pressure’. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgx6wVedzYM Fans Stateside will now have the opportunity to catch Until The Ribbon Breaks’ full live band this fall,…

LEFT LANE CRUISER NEW FREE SINGLE “JUICE TO GET LOOSE”

Left Lane Cruiser’s Freddy J IV and Brenn Beck are back with an album of voodoo hillbilly punk-blues. Recorded in Fort Wayne, IN and mixed in Detroit by renown producer/engineer Jim Diamond, Rock Them Back To Hell! sees the duo expanding their sonic palette by adding bass, harmonica, organ and “trash percussion” (that would be…

JAMES BAY PLAYS “MOVE TOGETHER” LIVE

Bringing his own twist to the music of his heroes Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne and James Taylor, James Bay is a young singer-songwriter hailing from the small town of Hitchin in the UK, who has already gained a great reputation thanks to stints at London’s Blue Flowers club, supporting Laura Mvula, and the…

US3 POST NEW SINGLE “I’M GOIN'”

Us3 leapt out of the gate in 1993 with a confident, passionate and edgy vision that combined conscious hip-hop with performances by live jazz musicians, cemented together with a wealth of samples from Blue Note Records, its label at the time. The result was the group’s landmark debut album Hand on the Torch and its…

G.R.L.’S DEBUT VIDEO FOR BRAND NEW SINGLE “VACATION”

The time is right for the next great girl group. From the Supremes to the Spice Girls to TLC to Destiny’s Child, music history has proven that the charts will welcome the arrival of talented, confident, and vibrant women time and again.   With their fun-loving, irreverent debut single “Vacation,” G.R.L. announce themselves as a…

THE KICKDRUMS NEW ALBUM + VIDEO “THINKING OUT LOUD”

Brooklyn band The KickDrums are set to release their new album Thinking Out Loud, October 8th via Hopeless Records.   Pre-Order for the album is available now here: http://thekickdrums.com/. http://youtu.be/2Fwj1PdMSgo The KickDrums are led by singer, songwriter and producer Alex Fitts. Fitts began his career in Cleveland, Ohio producing hip hop tracks for local artist…

MIKE WILL MADE IT POSTS “23”

The song, “23,” features Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J, and Mike WiLL has been teasing the song for a few weeks now – releasing a snippet online; popping up on SHADE45’s Sway In The Morning to play part of Miley Cyrus’ verse; unveiling the official artwork last week. He also shot a video…

GROUPLOVE NEW VIDEO “BORDERLINES AND ALIENS”

Grouplove reveal a second track, “Borderlines and Aliens,” from their highly anticipated new album “Spreading Rumours,” out September 17th. The video was created by NYC-based animation studio Ace & Son, and based on original artwork by the Grouplove’s own Hannah Hooper. Spreading Rumours comes on the heels of Grouplove’s infectious lead single, “Ways To Go,”…

KRIS ANGELIS POSTS “RHYME NOR REASON”

Kris Angelis is full of sweetness on her charming new single, “Rhyme Nor Reason.” The adorably dynamic track brings the bouncy, floating-on-air feeling of falling in love to life in the hand-clap instrumentation and dynamic piano melodies, fluttering around like butterflies in your stomach. Angelis finds humor in the desperate need we all have to…

NEW VIDEO BY MAXINE ASHLEY

Maxine Ashley premiered the video for her R&B reimagining of Portishead’s classic “Glory Box” on Noisey UK. Watch the   video here. A seductive elegance comes off Maxine as she begins her soul-stirring rendition of the song in a grand foyer, the black and white film underscoring the splendor and a knowing look in Maxine’s…

HIRIE VIDEO FOR “SENSI BOY”

The young, talented and ambitious singer-songwriter HIRIE stirs up island-inspired roots, reggae and pop on her self-titled debut album (Roots Musician Records/VPAL). HIRIE is available this week and has already peaked at #4 on the iTunes Reggae chart. In support of her new release, HIRIE will hit the road across the U.S. from October 11…

MASON ROBERTS NEW VIDEO “SINK OR SWIM”

Much to the anticipation of music aficionados worldwide, the wait is over for acclaimed singer-songwriter Mason Roberts new single “Sink or Swim” from his forthcoming full-length album ‘Under The Spell’. Produced and recorded by Macon music legend Joey Stuckey, the new single is currently being played in over 25 countries! Along with the release of…

SUZUKI/METHOD SINGLE FOR “SHERBET”

Recently signed to A1(M) Records, Suzuki/Method are Brothers and founders Adam and Glen Leishman, Michael Mathews, David Boyd and Ben Hounslow who came together during the Salford riots to create their debut EP ‘NATIVE’. Produced by David Tolan (Delphic, New Order, Primal Scream) and Jim Spencer (The Doves, The Vaccines, 808 State) the EP is…

POOR REMY RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “GHOST”

Poor Remy, an indie folk band from Gambier, Ohio now based in New York, is made up of Adrian Galvin (banjo, vocals), Andrew D’Amico (guitar, harmonica, vocals) and Kenneth Polyak (guitar, violin, vocals).   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itJ37gHMi_k Known for their lively and energetic concerts, when the trio sings together their voices are bound in a singular expression…

GEDEON LUKE FINDS REFUGE FROM FAITH AND MUSIC

Raised in the infamous projects of Memphis TN, Gedeon Luke found refuge in two things: music and faith. He has since combined the two. Having teamed up with producer Marc Swersky, Luke (still just 24 yrs. old) has released the EP Perfect Ain’t Perfect. Skope recently tracked down Luke to ask a few questions… What’s…