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The CIA (Denée & Ty Segall, Emmett Kelly) Release 'Inhale Exhale' Single
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022 Their forthcoming album, Surgery Channel, is ripe with straightforward conviction. The trio made up of Denée & Ty Segall and Emmett Kelly have constructed a world where everything is piercing and pinpointed. Every word brings confrontation – The C.I.A. make you question what could be happening here…...
Joshua Bassett Releases New Ballad 'i'm sorry'
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022 “i’m sorry” is Bassett’s third surprise release this month after the nostalgic “would you love me now?” and upbeat “SHE SAID HE SAID SHE SAID.” Of course, these new tunes come less than a month after he dropped his highly anticipated EP Sad Songs in a Hotel Room. Listen to the new single now!...
The C.I.A. (Denée & Ty Segall, Emmett Kelly) Announce New Album
by Michael Major - October 20, 2022 Step into a sick rhythm. Surgery Channel is a constructed world where everything is piercing and pinpointed. Every word brings confrontation – The C.I.A. make you question what could be happening here…or what they’re after. Denée Segall (vocals, lyrics) is both haunting and seducing us at once with ...
FVNERAL Releases Debut EP 'WHEN I GET SOBER'
by Michael Major - October 19, 2022 Eora/Sydney-based indie-rock band FVNERAL have just released their long-awaited moving debut EP ‘WHEN I GET SOBER’ – co-produced by band member Tim Blunt, and Phan Sjarif (Middle Kids, Cry Club, Velvet Trip). FVNERAL found their full strength when Jay Wennington and Jess Hope became involved in the ...
Joshua Bassett Shares Surprise Single 'SHE SAID HE SAID SHE SAID'
by Michael Major - October 14, 2022 The unexpected release arrives a week after “would you love me now?” and less than a month after his critically acclaimed Sad Songs in a Hotel Room EP. When you consider his stunning performance of “Smoke Slow” on Today and two sold-out nights at New York’s iconic Bowery Ballroom and two sold-out ni...
Ecstatic International Debut Second Track 'Disruptor' Off Their Upcoming Self-Titled EP
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022 Ecstatic International was formed by G. L. Jaguar shortly after Priests played their final show on New Year’s Eve 2019. Laura Harris, drummer of Ex Hex, found herself in a similar situation. When the pandemic put everything on hold, the two longtime friends pushed forward putting the band together w...
Mary Bragg Releases Self-Titled New Album
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022 Among the many changes, last year Bragg decided to relocate to New York City to advance her career in music production. With experience producing her albums as well as others, including Grace Pettis, Jackson Emmer, and Natalie Price, at various studios in Nashville, she decided to make it official a...
Kay Nambiar Announces His Debut EP & Single 'Fountain Ave'
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022 Alongside the announcement, Kay has also released his new single “Fountain Ave,” a wistful track that accentuates his delicately airy vocals over a dreamy soundscape of soft drums and guitar-strumming. The track speaks to finding hope during the most vulnerable moments, a common theme explored throu...
Safiyah Hernandez Shares New Single 'Hummingbird'
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022 Safiyah has found songwriting as a form of catharsis in dealing with the overwhelming grief, loss, and confusion that is the current state of the world. Written the day Safiyah’s great-grandmother, Hamida Begum-Sardar, passed away, “Hummingbird” is an emotional reflection on family connection and he...
J-LINE Drops New Single 'If I Don't Have You'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 30, 2022 Electro-pop singer J-LINE has released his latest single 'If I Don't Have You' and it's bound to get you dancing through the end of the summer! With elements of 80's synth-pop and modern dance music, 'If I Don't Have You' is an upbeat yet haunting track about the difficulty of letting go of an ex....
VIDEO: Tove Lo Reveals Music Video for '2 Die 4' Ahead of Fifth Studio Album 'Dirt Femme'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022 Multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® Award nominated artist Tove Lo is back with the official music video for ‘2 Die 4’, the latest single off her highly anticipated fifth studio album DIRT FEMME, out via Pretty Swede Records/mtheory. Watch the Anna-Lisa Himma-directed music video for ‘2 Die 4’ now!...
Kay Nambiar Shares Debut Single 'Speaking In Tongues'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 Multifaceted singer/songwriter Kay Nambiar has released his debut single, “Speaking In Tongues.” The track is accompanied by a chilling and foreboding short film directed by Dutch filmmaker Sam de Jong (VICE Studio’s Goldie, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs) which follows the main character’s descent into ...
Meechy Darko (Flatbush Zombies) Shares New Single 'on GOD'
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 Freddie Gibbs and A-Trak join Meechy Darko on a new track. The hard driving song “On GOD” is found on his long awaited debut album, Gothic Luxury. The track was co-produced by Jay Versace and Dot Da Genius and finds Darko trading verses with the legendary rapper Gibbs while A-Trak adds a sweeping ci...
Safiyah Hernandez Releases 'Skateboard' Single
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022 Safiyah has found songwriting as a form of catharsis in dealing with the overwhelming grief, loss, and confusion that is the current state of the world. “Skateboard” gives a closer look at how Safiyah deals with the stressors of the present social and political climates; skateboarding, music, and fr...
Thoughtcrimes (feat. Dillinger Escape Plan's Billy Rymer) Release Debut Album
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022 Thoughtcrimes, the Long Island-born five-piece who Alternative Press placed at the top of their list of new hardcore bands, will release their highly-anticipated full-length album, Altered Pasts. Produced by Mike Watts, the 11-song collection is previewed with the release of “Keyhole Romance,” and i...
Meechy Darko (Flatbush Zombies) Shares New Single 'Get Lit or Die Tryin''
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022 Listen to “Get Lit or Die Tryin’,” featuring Meechy’s signature raspy vocals flowing alongside a serpentine beat. The song was co-produced by Dot Da Genius and theycallmeParker. Its accompanying video was directed by Meechy Darko and Ancillary Fund (Megan Thee Stallion, Machine Gun Kelly, Flatbush Z...
Jersey Club X Drill Pioneer Bandmanrill Drops New Single 'Lurkin'
by Michael Major - July 08, 2022 Bandmanrill releases the new single “Lurkin.” On the track, the 19-year-old continues his run as one of the most exciting artists to emerge from his home state of New Jersey in years. The tone of “Lurkin” is reflected in the thrilling video which finds Bandman cruising the streets and rapping with v...
Naomi Alligator Releases New Album 'Double Knot'
by Michael Major - July 01, 2022 The album finds James wrestling with monolithic themes such as loneliness and yearning with an uncommon earnestness, as showcased by the album’s singles “Seasick,” “Blue For You,” and “Don’t Get It,” which all were accompanied by self-directed videos featuring James’ signature original animations....
Safiyah Hernandez Releases Debut Single '9pm'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2022 he moody, intimate “9pm” asks how the world can move on so quickly from acts of violence and crisis, calling out the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and bringing attention to the plight of the Palestinians in Gaza through urgent, percussive swells and poignantly-rich harmonies....
Meechy Darko of Flatbush Zombies Announces Solo Debut
by Michael Major - June 16, 2022 Meechy Darko, one third of Brooklyn’s critically acclaimed hip hop group Flatbush Zombies, has announced today the release of his highly anticipated debut solo album. Executive produced by Dot Da Genius and mixed by Grammy Award-winning Neal Pogue, Gothic Luxury will be released via Loma Vista Recor...
SRSQ (Kennedy Ashlyn) Releases 'Used to Love' Single From 'Ever Crashing' Album
by Michael Major - June 07, 2022 SRSQ’s Kennedy Ashlyn masterfully synthesizes her private struggles and sorrows into stirring, redemptive anthems. Her multi-octave range and moodswing songcraft consists of tumult and triumph, darkest night breaking into brightest dawn, proving her a musician of elemental force....
Stay Inside Release Release New Single 'Hollow'
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022 ‘“Hollow” is told from a reverse perspective. The lyrics detail a visit to the bedside of our friend, who has done irreparable damage to themselves. It examines the feelings we go through when watching a loved one suffer,” explains the band on the song....
Lia Rye Releases New EP 'FEVER DREAM'
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022 Unveiling her debut EP Fever Dream, the release acts as a form of catharsis for 18 year-old London artist Lia Rye, seeing her move on from the fear and longing she initially had when wanting to pursue music. Beyond her sound, Rye wishes to break the genre stereotypes for black artists and represent ...
LAUNDER Announces Debut Full-Length 'Happening'
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Today he’s released two new singles both co-written with DIIV’s Zachary Cole and Colin Caulfield: “Unwound” the album’s opener and self-deemed as arena rock, is built on soaring, cheery hooks which contrast Cudlip’s darker lyrics about a character struggling with addiction. Listen to the new singles...
Hovvdy Share New Single 'Town'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2022 Texas duo Hovvdy release a video for their new single “Town.” The track, co-produced by the band and Andrew Sarlo (Big Thief, Bon Iver, Dijon), was written following their 2021 critically acclaimed breakthrough album True Love, out now via Grand Jury. Watch the music video for the track now! Plus, c... |