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ED SHEERAN UNVEILS OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR ‘CROSS ME’ (FEAT. CHANCE THE RAPPER AND PNB ROCK) Directed by Ryan Staake and shot in a motion capture studio with a contemporary dancer, the official video features 3D animations of Ed Sheeran, Chance the Rapper and PnB Rock twisting in and out of multiple virtual realities. DETACH THE…
WhoHurtYou – New Project from All Time Low’s Jack Barakat and Kevin Fisher AKA Sweet Talker Jack and Kevin both found themselves in therapy after particularly bad breakups, and began to work on music together with no goal beyond self-expression. These sessions ended up becoming their own form of therapy for the pair, who quickly…
Lochness Monster Release New Single “Defiance” Taking a year to conceptualize, Donaldson adds, “The songs that were chosen for this EP allowed us to find ourselves as a band, as individual musicians, and the direction we want to take our music. Each of us wants our music to have lyrics that people can connect with…
Birmingham’s Jaco Shares New Single + Video “With a sound reminding us of the likes of Syd Barrett’s Pink Floyd, The Who, and even Jethro Tull, the psych folk/rock vibe of Birmingham Alabama artist Jaco’s song ‘Shoe’ takes us back to a time when things were a lot simpler, if in reality not too different…
Bad Books’ Acclaimed New LP ‘III’ Bad Books’ long-awaited, much anticipated new album III is out now digitally and has been earning the band — Andy Hull, Robert McDowell (both of Manchester Orchestra), and Kevin Devine — great press from outlets including The FADER, Garden & Gun, Paste, Exclaim! (8/10 stars), Brooklyn Vegan, and NPR…
Mac Powell and the Family Reunion Release Video for New Single “Back Again”; Debut Album out 7/26 Following the announcement last week of their forthcoming debut album, Mac Powell and the Family Reunion released today the video for their new single and title track “Back Again.” Capturing the group’s dynamic live show, the country rock…
MK Drops Intimate Video for Summer Hit “Body 2 Body” Directed by Tash Tung, who has previously worked with Meduza and Sega Bodega, the arresting, deeply personal video shows a male and female dancer moving skilfully and intimately in each other’s arms – acting as an ideal visual interpretation of the track’s sultry lyrics. The…
SABRINA CLAUDIO x WALE UNVEIL NEW COLLABORATION “ALL MY LOVE” Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Sabrina Claudio and Wale have released their new song “All My Love” – the collaboration is available now via Atlantic Records. Listen HERE. Light Organ – ‘Pekoe Cat – Jungle Cop’ “I have a very vague memory of toddler me playing some…
E-40 Prepares New Album, Recruits Quavo, Roddy Ricch, ScHoolboy Q and A$AP Ferg for “Chase The Money” Known for his immense vocabulary and even bigger bankroll, E-40 is one of the rap game’s most-highly venerated veterans. The Vallejo native, hip-hop legend, and world’s most famous Warriors fan officially announces Practice Makes Paper, his 29th studio…
ROB THOMAS STAYS ‘SMOOTH’ FOR THE SUMMER Debuting at #3 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart, Chip Tooth Smile has been met with an outpouring of critical acclaim since release last month. “Rob Thomas is an expert at his craft” raved Variety, while Forbes echoed “‘Chip Tooth Smile’ is vintage Thomas – smart songwriting,…
Dead Is The Cat – The Gulf Coast Indie Funk You Ordered Is Here Dead Is The Cat announce the August 30th release date of their full-length, For All We Know, and celebrate by sharing the single “Inter-Dimensional Disco Balls” an uncompromising statement of intent with regard to the upcoming album. Lord know what’s going…
For Skope: Robbie Mendez debuts on R3HAB’s CYB3RPVNK with “Happening” [out now] Dutch producer Robbie Mendez joins the ranks of R3HAB’s CYB3RPVNK imprint with his new track “Happening,” an electro-influenced, progressive house dancefloor stomper. Featuring bouncy, driving basslines and funky synths complementing a breathy vocal hook, “Happening” exemplifies Mendez’s energetic and dynamic signature sound. The…
Cathedral Bells returns with dreamy new single “Eighth Wonder of the World” via Clash Magazine The track premiered via Clash Magazine where Cathedral Bells’ Matt Messore shared, “‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’ is my first love song written for my girlfriend, and now fiancé. She has been there for me since the start of this…
A R I Z O N A GETS “NOSTALGIC” ON NEW SINGLE Today, alt/electronic trio A R I Z O N A have released a brand-new single called “Nostalgic.” The incredibly catchy, sentimental bop marks the second single from the band’s forthcoming sophomore effort, the follow-up to their hugely successful debut album, GALLERY. “Nostalgic” is…
Indie Pop Artist Defoe Releasing Debut LP ‘Too Soon To Cry’ on July 1 “Defoe is no cookie cutter artist. To the contrary, her music is both dark and playful, textured with cinematic sounds, earthy real instruments, and intricate layered vocals. Her lyrics tell stories that compliment the mood set by her interesting musical soundscapes.…
KALEN unveils new dark-pop single “Weak” via Impose Magazine The song premiered via Impose Magazine who said called it, “elegant dark-pop cloaked in mystery and deep pools of sound. ” Abc Dialect shares ‘Real Life’ EP via Casablanca Sunset Real Life is a simple and smooth listen from beginning to end. Each of the four…
Yianna’s Alt-R&B Sophomore Single “Heavy Waters” Is Out Now New York-based songstress Yianna is back today with the release of her second single, “Heavy Waters,” the follow up to her stunning late 2018 debut, “Ordinary Love.” Drawing influences from alt-rock, pop, R&B and soul, Yianna creates music that is completely unrestricted by traditional genre boundaries.…
Don’t miss Agua Viva’s new video for “Derrame” The song premiered recently on Remezcla calling it a “slightly demented ode to love, this song is like a carnival game gone clunky, leaving you half wondering whether Josi Arias will unceremoniously dump you off before the gauzy pop tune concludes.” Andy Grammer Announces North American Headlining…
Wallis Bird announces new album “Woman” + releases first single Wallis Bird has announced her new album Woman (AntiFragile) and shared the first single “As The River Flows” with the accompanying music video. Woman is due out on September 27. Ask Wallis Bird what changes she’s experienced since 2016’s Home, her last album, and she’ll…
SHOTGUN JIMMIE RELEASES TRANSISTOR SISTER 2 ON AUGUST 02 AT SAPPYFEST King of the summer anthem and champion of truth and love, Shotgun Jimmie returns with Transistor Sister 2. Available via You’ve Changed Records on Friday, August 02, Shotgun Jimmie celebrates the album’s official release with a main stage performance at SappyFest in Sackville, NB…
Introducing > LYAM > debut ‘Intermission’ video > TTY affiliate > watch here Intermission is the first single from enigmatic East London sound design artist and songwriter LYAM; also known as loveyouinthemorning. Skope feature request – alté rising star AYLØ unveils new single ‘PARIS’ Introducing exciting genre fluid artist and producer AYLØ. The fast-rising rapper,…
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YAWNING MAN: new album streaming in full! Says The Obelisk about the new album: “Here, they offer gracefully expansive arrangements of guitar, bass and drums, setting their sights on open spaces and conveying not just the soul of the desert or some idea of what they’re expected to be, but of how they’ve grown and…
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Pianist Gino Rosaria displays his depths on “Still Waters” Don’t be fooled by the quiet facade. Pianist Gino Rosaria has an uncommon depth that stems from being a native of culturally diverse Curaçao, possessing a master’s degree in classical music performance and having a love of jazz. Each element helps shape the music he composes,…
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