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Joji's 'Smithereens' Debuts at #1 on Billboard's Alternative Albums Chart
by Michael Major - November 16, 2022 Joji’s highly-awaited album SMITHEREENS (released via 88rising / Warner Records) has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Alternative Albums Chart and cinched the #5 spot on the Billboard 200, marking the lauded artist’s third Top 5 Billboard 200 debut. (His previous album Nectar and his first album BALLA... 
Dolly Ave Releases New Single 'Sit Still'
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022 This Is Our Time features tracks co-written with Tag Music (Kanye, Brandy, Nicki Minaj, Lorde), Yung Spielburg (MIYAVI, Yuna, Betty Who, Mikky Ekko, Kimbra), Dani Poppitt (Bebe Rexha, Zara Larrson), Kendall Morgan (Kendrick Lamar, Yuna) Lucas Marx (Katy Perry), Ainjel Emme (Charli XCX, Joji, Spoon) ... 
Joji Releases New Album 'Smithereens'
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022 In celebration of the release and coming off the heels of his immensely successful SMITHEREENS Tour that sold over 120,000 tickets, Joji announces two headlining arena dates at Madison Square Garden in New York and The Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the largest venues he’s played to date in the US next ... 
Fletcher Shares New Single 'Suckerpunch' & Announces Deluxe Album
by Michael Major - November 04, 2022 One of four new songs featured on the deluxe version of Girl Of My Dreams, “Suckerpunch” arrives as FLETCHER pushes forward with her sold-out Girl Of My Dreams Tour (a 25-date North American headlining run wrapping up on November 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles). FLETCHER will also appe... 
Dolly Ave Announces Debut Album & Shares Lead Single 'This Is Our Time'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022 Los Angeles based indie-pop artist Dolly Ave debuts her coming-of-age anthem “This Is Our Time.' The cathartic song produced by TAG Music (Kanye, Nicki Minaj, Lorde) is the lead single and title track from her upcoming full-length debut album releasing via Venice Music. Listen to the new single now!... 
Pei (Joji Malani, Broth Records) Shares 'Count To 10' Ahead of Debut Album 'Pei's Pageant'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2022 Pei’s Pageant features backing vocals from Hannah Joy (Middle Kids) arrangements from Macie Stewart (Whitney, Ohmme, SZA, Chance the Rapper), mix engineered by Antonia Gauci (Daine, Troye Sivan, Kesha) and mastered by Grammy-nominated Ryan Schwabe (Pussy Riot, Shamir, Oneohtrix Point Never).... 
Bowen Thi Releases New Single 'Favorite'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 09, 2022 Upcoming artist Bowen Thi returns with 'Favorite' after his debut single, 'Ain't My Fault,' under his new moniker. 'Favorite' is a song detailing temporary love and the feelings that follow it. ... 
Poppy Ajudha Shares 'NO!' Single Produced by Jungle
by Michael Major - August 09, 2022 Known for using her art and platform to initiate conversations and commentary on the defining issues of her generation, ‘NO!’ sees Poppy continue this intention. Defiant and propulsive, “NO!” rallies around the essential message of cherishing our autonomy and boundaries in a world which increasingly... 
Dhruv Shares New Single 'Blur'
by Michael Major - June 30, 2022 Rising artist and multi-instrumentalist Dhruv has released a new single, “Blur.” While he has become known for penning R&B-leaning tracks, with “Blur” his love of pop music shines through as an influence on the earworm of a track. He recorded the song in Los Angeles with producer/writer Dan Farber.... 
Dhruv Drops New Single 'Blur'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2022 Dhruv has released a new single, “Blur.” Dhruv is also happy to confirm his first North American tour as the support for Joji. Those dates kick off on October 5 in Minneapolis, MN and conclude in Atlanta, GA on October 20. Along the way the tour also hits Chicago, IL, Toronto, ON, and Boston, MA.... 
VIDEO: Sam Harding Shares New Video for His Cinematic Pop Single 'Cry'
by Michael Major - June 20, 2022 His new single ‘Cry’ encapsulates all of this and so much more. A song all about a toxic relationship and break up, Harding already possesses a presence with his vocal in this dark, cinematic pop track. He also shares the brilliantly executed video alongside, showing a whole other side to Sam and wh... 
Joji Releases New Single 'Glimpse of Us'
by Michael Major - June 10, 2022 Today, critically lauded artist Joji has released his first new music since his sophomore album, Nectar, came out in 2020. Directed by Dan Streit (Brockhampton, Charli XCX, Diplo), the docu-style edit offers a sharp contrast to the elegiac ballad. All captured by one enigmatic figure behind the came... 
Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022 The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!... 
Poppy Ajudha Announces Debut Album 'The Power of Us'
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022 “London’s Burning” and “Holiday from Reality” will appear on Poppy’s debut album The Power In Us. Her collaborators on the album include a feature Nubya Garcia and production credits from Wyn Bennett (Janelle Monae, Goldlink, Haim), Karma Kid (Dua Lipa, Arlo Parks, Shygirl), Wesley Singerman (Anders... 
Governors Ball Music Festival 2022 Lineup Announcement
by Michael Major - January 25, 2022 Governors Ball has announced the lineup of 60+ performing artists including headliners J. Cole, Halsey, and Kid Cudi, all with strong ties to NYC. They’re joined by performers including Playboi Carti, Roddy Ricch, Glass Animals, Migos, Jack Harlow, Kaytranada, Joji, Louis The Child, Clairo, Jazmine ... 
Muse Shares Brand New Song 'Won't Stand Down'
by Michael Major - January 13, 2022 Directed by award winning filmmaker Jared Hogan (girl in red, Joji) and shot in Kyiv, Ukraine, the new music video for 'Won't StandDown' features a fragile, mysterious figure that siphons the collective energy of a dark army in order to transmute into an augmented being. Watch the new music video no... 
Elephante Unveils New Album 'Heavy Glow'
by Michael Major - October 22, 2021 Critically acclaimed artist, producer, and songwriter Elephante unveils his hotly anticipated new album, Heavy Glow, with 88Rising, which marks his official debut for 88Rising [Joji, NIKI, Rich Brian]. Listen to the new album now!... 
Jim-E Stack Releases New 'Promotional Only' Surprise EP
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021 Jim-E Stack surprise announces a new EP, 'Promotional Only', available today as a Physical Release CD for free inside a pop up vending machine at Leisure Centre Store at 48 Hester Street in the Lower East Side of New York starting today and running through the rest of the week. Listen to two tracks ... 
Bowen Releases Highly Anticipated EP 'godspeed'
by A.A. Cristi - July 30, 2021 godspeed is a project that highlights the feeling of goodbye. Whether it's through a relationship with a partner, friend, or past self, goodbyes are inevitable. Instead of the spiteful feeling usually associated with goodbyes, godspeed takes a different approach: a willingness to self-improvement an... 
88rising Announces Dates and Venue for 2021's Head In The Clouds Los Angeles Festival
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 27, 2021 In conjunction with the festival announcement is the release of “California”, the next single from 88rising’s long-awaited Head In The Clouds lll collaborative album, via 88rising, distributed by 12Tone Music, LLC.... 
Vaines Announces New EP 'Electric Blue' out July 23
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021 Vaines moved to Los Angeles in early 2017 and crashed with a friend with $200 in studio equipment and got to work writing any and all styles of music and honing his craft.... 
88Rising's Warren Hue Releases 'Too Many Tears'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 20, 2021 Produced by Jacob Ray, the off-kilter percussion and haunting yet hard-hitting production perfectly compliments Warren’s heartfelt vocals with the accompanying music video directed by James Defina (Post Malone, Joji, Future, Rich Brian).... 
ALLDAY Shares New Single 'Stolen Cars'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 28, 2021 The new album charts the story of two lovers, a kind of disillusioned Bonnie and Clyde, hellbent on fleeing a dead-end town with stars in their eyes.... 
Sly Boy Shares Reflective Alt-Pop Tune 'Namesake'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 14, 2021 Torn between the light and darkness inside him, Sly Boy shares, “‘Namesake’ is me feeling like I’ve strayed so far from the values of my own faith that I no longer fall under the definition of a Christian.' ... 
88Rising's Latest Signee Warren Hue Emerges With New Single & Visual for 'omomo punk'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 30, 2021 On the release Hue says: “’omomo punk’ is inspired by experimental music with pop and early punk elements. It is energetic and happy, but the lyrics discuss sad themes of fame and relationships. The juxtaposition brings a unique feeling to listeners.” ... |
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