Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

ARCHIVE “VIOLENTLY” VIDEO FROM NEW ALBUM

  Absent from this side of the Channel for far too long, London/Paris/Brighton-based collective ARCHIVE return with the epic and beautiful With Us Until You’re Dead. The album, produced by long-time collaborator Jerome Devoise, will be released on the band’s own Dangervisit Records via Cooperative Music on 27th August 2012.

KC JOCKEY RELEASES NEW HIT “GIRL YOU’RE FREE”

KC Jockey is a pop/r&b artist from Brooklyn, New York. Having been born in Jamaica and moving to New York at a young age must have done good things for his creative side, as his music seems to effortlessly unite the dance hall/traditional party music of Jamaica with the urban pop/club scene of the United…

COMING FROM BRAZIL IS GRANELL & “SE DECIDE” VIDEO

With a serious smooth and imperative vocal by Enio Torres, Granell has outstood in the alternative Brazilian market by blending an array of a good taste and harmony. A bass loaded with the Grooving, rock drums and a guitar full of harmony and precision will make Granell your next favorite band.

HYRO DA HERO NEW VIDEO “SLEEPING GIANTS”

Hyro Da Hero’s debut album, Birth, School, Work, Death, loads tons of rock ‘n’ roll attitude into explosive, engaging and enthralling rap music. The Houston-bred, Los Angeles-based MC has been praised by critics and peers alike, including Korn front-man Jonathan Davis who called the enigmatic debut 2011’s “Album of the Year” in Revolver. It was…

A DO NEW VIDEO FOR “NO”

Boston based band, A Do recently completed an exceptional music video for their single “No”! They released their self-titled album, produced by Rich Stratton of Red Tuxedo, in Spring 2011 and play Boston and New York venues like House of Blues Foundation Room, Church, Precinct and Arlene’s Grocery. They are currently working on their second…

T360 MUSIC’S “PUSHY MAMA” PUSHES PAST THE NORM

One of the main questions asked was just how did this all come about? The mastermind behind it all, known simply as the Coach talks about how the artist T360 searched him out to do an anniversary piece for his girlfriend and once completed the engineer suggested that they should connect for there was synergy,…

AUDIO: JAHRED (HED)pe INTERVIEW

The quest to uncover the truth has given California-based hardcore pioneers (Hed)p.e. new life. While the band has weathered the stormy waters of the music business for over a decade and enjoyed a slew of successful albums, it’s their quest for answers that has given them purpose. Now with the release of their eighth studio…

MIKE SCHEIDT OFFERS MP3 “IN YOUR LIGHT”

A native Oregonian, Scheidt did time in the ’80s hardcore scene in the mid-Willamette Valley (he’s lived all his forty-one years in the Eugene area). But with Ken Kesey’s Oregon Country Fair so close, and rainbow gatherings on a seasonal basis right next door, Scheidt was inevitably drawn to some roots beyond his punk and…

MICHAEL J EPSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY VIDEO “AMYLEE”

In a world where dolphins have conspired to take over the world, our only hope is a team of superhero librarians known as The Michael J Epstein Memorial Library. MJEML, with the help of the ultimate astronaut, a shark, will fight to stop the evil dolphins from destroying the great human civilization of Earth and…

JON HOPE POSTS TWO NEW VIDEOS FROM ‘WORK IN PROGRESS’

Rhode Island buzzmaker Jon Hope has come together with The DJBooth and Surefire Recording > Studios to bring listeners his latest album release, the Work in Progress LP. The project features 16 original records from the Booth favorite, including previously-released singles “Rhode Less Traveled” and “Cashews.”

TRUCKSTOP DARLIN’ DEBUT SINGLE “I SEE YOU”

Taking a page out of the Alt-Country songbook, TRUCKSTOP DARLIN’ show off influences of Wilco, Uncle Tupelo, and hint of Whiskeytown right from the start. The group is gearing up to release their latest album Hope and the Heart It Breaks on June 5th with eager ears awaiting.

PEARL FUTURE HOOKS UP WITH YUNG JOC

Cali native, multi-ethnic beauty and gifted musician, Pearl Future, has been building her unique name in the music industry since 2009. Now, she is prepping for her biggest year yet, which is packed with two albums and a highly anticipated nationwide tour. Pearl has paid her dues and with a dedicated fan-base she will soon…

THE INTERNATIONAL TALENT OF SULIO & “MIAMI FEELING”

Sulio (Louis Batey) is from England.   To simply say he is multi-talented would be a gross understatement.   Sulio not only composes all of his own music and lyrics but also plays all the instruments on his recordings and sings in a variety of languages. He is the whole package and completely himself.  …

SUPER WATER SYMPATHY SINGLE “CHEROKEE” FREE DOWNLOAD + WARPED DATES

Fresh off the release of their debut album, “Vesper Belle”, and a successful ongoing nationwide tour, Louisiana natives and “Water Pop” phenomenon Super Water Sympathy have lent their writing and production skills to B.O.B’s upcoming album with the track, “Chandelier”.   Super Water Sympathy’s music in their trademark self made genre “Water Pop”, described by…

SCOUTS NEW VIDEO “SKELETON”

With their debut single “Skeleton” hitting streets last week, LA-based pop/punk act Scouts has just unveiled the official video for the single. The video, directed by Thomas Trail, was shot in North Compton, CA and gives the first glimpse of Scouts, made up of Morgan Freed (vocals, guitar), Stephen Soss (guitars, keyboards), and Jerrod Bettis…

THE AMAZING WALLACE RONEY

Wallace Roney is having a career that many jazz musicians would envy. He is the protégé of Miles Davis, played with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, but has worked hard to create his own sound. He recently shared his thoughts with me on where jazz has been and where he thinks it could go.

DZ DEATHRAYS UNLEASH “DOLLAR CHILLS” VIDEO

Destruction, flares, florescent light bulb fights, chrome skull masks, boredom, and rebellion are some of the themes present in DZ Deathrays’ newest music video for “Dollar Chills”. Foo Fighters, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, F*ucked Up, and Dananananaykroyd are some of the bands DZ Deathrays has recently toured with.   Sold yet?

KEAIRA LASHAE CLUB HIT AND FEMALE EMPOWERMENT ANTHEM “SUPERHERO”

With a dash of electrifying vocals, a smidgen of gravity defying choreography and a whole lot of Superhero Swag, newcomer R&B/Pop superstar Keaira LaShae is the epitome of all-encompassing talent. Having a natural flair for music, fitness and dance, the advocate for female empowerment is gearing up to make a permanent indentation in the industry…

D. GOOKIN OFFERS MP3 “WAY TO GROW” AND PROMO VIDEO

New York-based producer, songwriter and percussionist D. Gookin (aka Mike Birnbaum) is on a mission. Think of it as retaliation against a recession both economic and emotional. While his peers delve ever deeper into sonic murk, Gookin flips life’s unsavory bits into maxed out, genuinely uplifting music.

AABARAKI NEW VIDEO “DANCESHEE”

In response to an overwhelming demand by fans, Aabaraki pushed the release date for their music video “Danceshee”, the debut single off their forthcoming album The Emancipation, from Tuesday, May 1st to Tuesday, April 24th. Aabaraki worked closely with music video director Brian Robinson of Hyer Ground to bring their video concept to life.

ASH KOLEY NEW VIDEO “MARY THE INVENTOR”

Canadian alt-pop duo Ash Koley–Ash Koley and Phil Deschambault–will release debut album Inventions in the U.S. and rest of the world on May 8, 2012. The album, which was previously only available in Canada, was produced by Deschambault and mixed by Grammy Award-winning mixer Tom Lord-Age. In anticipation of the release, the band has unveiled…

ELI NEW VIDEO “CAN’T BE LOVE”

Take the raw power of Lenny Kravitz and the sizzle of Marc Antony, throw in a groove that swings from reggae pop/rock and ska to bossa nova, and you’ve got the recipe for a truly international artist: Eli. His music is sincere and heartfelt and as an artist Eli bridges the international gap, bringing world…

MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS RELEASES ACOUSTIC VIDEO

  Check out the premiere of the acoustic video for ‘Starring Role’ below.   Marina And The Diamonds’ album, ‘Electra Heart” will be released in the US on July 17th on Elektra Records. Marina also recently announced her “Lonely Hearts Club” headline tour and will be joining Coldplay on dates in July & August.  

KEPSTAR: KEEPIN’ IT REAL

Born Christopher Gonzalez, 21 year old Kepstar, isn’t just another hip-hop artist from New York.   His poetic and lyrical melodies have deep and real feelings based on what is going on in the world today.   He has a refreshing, crisp sound and tells it like it really is.  

XAVIER RUDD TAKES FLIGHT WITH NEW ALBUM IN JUNE + VIDEO

Sometimes, the most unique and special sounds are the most organic. For singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist XAVIER RUDD, connecting land and heart isn’t a matter of conscious art but a humble understanding that everything before us will remain long after we are gone. Crossing cultural lines from the modern world to that of the Aborigines, Rudd continues his…

NAAMA KATES RELEASES HER DEBUT ALBUM + VIDEO

Naama Kates is a Los Angeles transplant whose move from New York left her feeling lost and lonely; feelings that inspired the songs that would become her debut album, “The Unexamined Life.” A tongue-in-cheek take on Socrates’ “an unexamined life is not worth living,” Naama spent a year reflecting on her life and the path…