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X Revolution Releases New Anthem 'Dictators Prayer'
by Josh Sharpe - November 21, 2024 Known for probing life's darker truths, X Revolution delves even deeper into the complexities of human nature in their new track Dictators Prayer, questioning the ease with which people can be led and controlled. Listen to it now. ...
Jackson Scott Warns That 'Everything Is Ephemeral' On Latest Album
by Josh Sharpe - August 28, 2024 Alternative singer/songwriter Jackson Scott released his third album, Everything Is Ephemeral, blending psychedelic rock and dream pop. The album captures life's fleeting moments with introspective lyrics and fresh soundscapes....
Cold Specks Shares First New Track In Seven Years 'How It Feels'
by Josh Sharpe - July 09, 2024 Canadian singer, songwriter and producer Cold Specks (aka Al Spx) has returned with new track , “How It Feels,” her first release in seven years. “How It Feels” is a raw and intimate reminder of Al Spx’ powerful voice, and finds the artist assuredly looking back on a difficult period in her life, wi...
Alice Russell Shares Club-Ready Remix of 'Gravity'
by Josh Sharpe - June 06, 2024 Much-loved British soulstress Alice Russell shares a club-ready remix of ‘Gravity’ by London-based studio production outfit Payfone. ‘Gravity (Payfone Remix)’ is a slow-house gem that combines Payfone’s signature Balearic flair with Alice’s pitched-down vocals. Alice Russell has also announced a sev...
Akira Galaxy Announces Tour With Winnetka Bowling League
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024 Singer-songwriter Akira Galaxy has announced her tour with Winnetka Bowling League. The tour comes after a successful run of shows for Akira in Austin at SXSW, and follows the release of her debut EP What's Inside You via Bright Antenna Records....
WheelUP Flips Alice Russell's New Single 'Rain'
by Michael Major - January 09, 2024 Written and produced alongside long-time collaborator TM Juke, “Rain” is the first offering of new music from the iconic singer in over a decade and is one of her most personal songs to date. “Rain” was been praised by the likes of Jamie Cullum (BBC Radio 2) and Lauren Laverne (BBC 6Music)....
MEO Kalorama Confirms Headliners Including Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, Sam Smith, The Kills, & More
by Michael Major - December 07, 2023 MEO Kalorama is proud to welcome Massive Attack, LCD Soundsystem, Sam Smith, Jungle, The Smile, The Kills, Ana Moura, The Postal Service + Death Cab For Cutie, Overmono, Yard Act, Ana Lua Caiano, English Teacher, Ezra Collective, Glockenwise, Nation of Language and Vagabon. ...
Newmoon Release New Song 'Eternal Fall' Off 'Temporary Light' Album
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023 Antwerp shoegazers Newmoon release new song and video 'Eternal Fall' off upcoming album 'Temporary Light.' Check out the latest from this Belgian band....
Alice Russell Marks Her Return With Self-Reflective Single 'Rain'
by Michael Major - November 30, 2023 Much-loved British soulstress Alice Russell returns with a new, self-reflective single, “Rain” (release date: Thurs 30th Nov). Written and produced alongside long-time collaborator TM Juke, “Rain” is the first offering of new music from the iconic singer in over a decade and is one of her most perso...
Xskarma Releases AI-Infused Trip Hop Track 'Unnatural Selection'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023 It plays with infectious drum beats and synths in a downtempo, electronica soundscape. The lyrics are sung by AI vocal engines in various different inflections and were written by ChatGPT. They describe the 'horribly wrong' consequences of a world led by super cognisant machines. It is a call to act...
Rising Gen-Z Icon Karin Ann Masters Euphoric Folk On New Track 'a stranger with my face'
by Michael Major - September 01, 2023 The accompanying video is part 1 of a short film by American director duo, TUSK (Camila Cabello, Alessia Cara, Tate McRae). Shot in Prague, Czech Republic, the visual follows a queer spy romance, set in 1950’s Hollywood. Starring Karin Ann alongside British-American athlete and actor Gus Kenworthy, ...
Video: Tiberius b Shares Video For 'Wasted'
by Michael Major - July 24, 2023 The visuals for the EP have been integral to the project, devised alongside the music to capture the intimate, complex, beautiful and vulgar elements of human nature. Working closely with director Aidan Zamiri (Caroline Polacheck, FKA Twigs and Pinkpantheress) and stylist Hamish Wirgman across all o...
TIBERIUS b Shares New Single 'Delicate People'
by Michael Major - May 24, 2023 Tiberius b shares another taste of their new EP DIN with the second single and visualizer for “Delicate People.” Directed by Aidan Zamiri. Previous single “Jetski” and an accompanying video was released last month giving fans a first look at the new artistic world Tiberius b is now inhabiting....
ANNA Releases Her Debut Ambient Electronic Album 'Intentions'
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023 Recorded at ANNA’s own Anaweh Studio, the album has sound healing techniques and ANNA on flute & synth channeling her emotions. Further collaborations with legendary ambient pioneer Laraaji also feature alongside remixes by London-based electronica and techno producer Max Cooper and Ivor Novello Awa...
TIBERIUS b Announces New EP & Shares New Single 'Jetski'
by Michael Major - April 26, 2023 Tiberius b is back for their new EP DIN via Mark Ronson’s label Zelig Music and is also sharing the first new music and video for lead single “Jetski.” The accompanying video for “Jetski” was directed by Aidan Zamiri, whose recent collaborations include Caroline Polacheck, FKA Twigs and Pinkpanthere...
Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023 In addition to her “Wonderland”—a song conceived of at the Alice in Wonderland statue in New York’s Central Park and co-written with Sprague— she ends the EP with her rendition of Jeff Lynne’s “Mr. Blue Sky,” from Electric Light Orchestra’s 1977 album Out of the Blue. (The music video for “Wonderlan...
South London Producer Leaps Presents Single 'Rewind' Ahead of EP 'Transcendent'
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023 Fresh from Goldsmiths popular music course, this multi-talented producer, DJ and artist cut his teeth as a drummer and songwriter working with artists like Rosie Lowe and co-founding electronic R&B outfit NULA, catching the eye of tastemaker audiences all over in the process....
Elita Share Debut LP 'Dysania'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023 The beautiful album artwork was shot by Nick Knight, a renowned British photographer who has worked with Björk, Lady Gaga, Massive Attack, Billie Eilish, and many other prominent artists. The focus track, album-opener “Serial Killer,” follows on the heels of previously released singles “Mentally Not...
Jazz Singer Allison Adams Tucker Releases '1999,' the Third EP in Her 'RETRO Trilogy'
by Michael Major - March 13, 2023 Instead of introducing one tune, the vibrant and lucent vocalist releases three full EPs (six songs each) from January to March in anticipation of the April 14 release of her fourth CD, RETRO Trilogy on Allegato Music. '1977,' the first of the three EPs, was released in January, the second EP '1988'...
Stream Plaid Shares New Remix of 'Dissolved' By Gone To Color Feat. Martina Topley-Bird
by Michael Major - November 29, 2022 They began creating their debut album in 2013 with recording sessions at John McEntire’s Soma Electronic Music Studios in Chicago accompanied by Brian Deck (Modest Mouse / Grandaddy), who eventually co-produced the debut. They also recorded at studios in Chicago, Nashville, and in Atlanta....
VANDERWOLF Continues Genre-Bending Journey With Single '3/5th in the Fire'
by Michael Major - October 31, 2022 As a follow-up to the LP, “12 Little Killers,” New York musician Max Vanderwolf will release the retro-futuristic single, “3/5ths in the Fire” 2022 via Proper. The song, which was recorded in Camberwell, London with producer Chris Wyles at the helm, has its origins in the raging rock excesses of Van...
John LaMacchia Joins Quicksand Lineup For Fall Tour
by Michael Major - September 30, 2022 John LaMacchia – notable for his work in Brooklyn hardcore/prog-metal group Candiria as well as his solo material under the name LaMacchia – will be teaming up with hardcore icons Quicksand on their upcoming tour. John will be playing guitar in Quicksand’s band lineup for 13 dates. Check out the iti...
LUCI Shares New Single 'Gnarly' From Debut EP 'Juvenilia'
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022 Across the EP LUCI’s incomparable vocal dexterity and incredibly self aware and reflective mindset are on display as she explores everything. Written over the course of 2 years, it was brought to life through collaborations with a number of artists and producers including Glass Animals’ Edmund Irwin...
On-U Sound Release 'Away With the Gun and Knife' by Horace Andy
by Michael Major - August 24, 2022 A striking dubwise re-work of 'Watch Over Them' from Horace Andy's critically adored Midnight Rocker album, this sound system ready re-rub spring reverbs the Ital Horns into space and rides the rhythm with a snare sound so punchy that it might just take your speakers with it. Listen to the new singl...
Murder By Death's New Album SPELL/BOUND Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2022 Murder by Death released their latest album Spell/Bound. The album was produced in California by Kevin Ratterman and features singles “Never Be” and “Everything Must Rest.”... |