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The Steve Martin Annual Banjo Prize Names Two Winners for 2024
by Josh Sharpe - December 17, 2024 Steve Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize have announced two winners for this year’s prize. Building on the Board’s mission to recognize excellence across the spectrum of banjo styles, this year’s recipients represent excellence in both clawhammer and 5-string bluegrass banjo styles...
1999 Write the Future Release New Single 'Silence Stares Me Down' Ft. Rich Brian & Cuco
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 “silence STArEs me down” sees Indonesian powerhouse Rich Brian team up with Latin indie pop multi-instrumentalist & producer Cuco, an unexpected but brilliant pairing. The result is a uniquely mesmerizing track, with its airy rhythm and mellow instrumental seamlessly complementing both Cuco's laid-b...
Ginga Soul Revives Classic R&B With A Modern Twist In 'Give It Up'
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024 Ginga Soul is setting the tone for 2024 with her emotionally resonant R&B single “Give it Up.” This track delves into the intricate web of past relationships and their profound impact on her love life. Ginga Soul opens up about a pattern of being overly generous in her relationships, leading to her ...
Billy Danze (M.O.P) & Lady Lee Release 'Blessings & Prayers'
by Michael Major - November 17, 2023 Along with the new single and visual, Billy announced a new solo album, The Answer, which will be released in the first quarter of 2024. The Answer will include guest appearances from his M.O.P. brethren Lil Fame, Ghostface Killah, Jadakiss, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Faith Evans, Evidence, Styles P, ...
Taiwanese Emo Rock Artist Marz23 Postpones Debut North American Live Dates
by Michael Major - August 28, 2023 Due to unforeseen circumstances, Taiwanese emo-rock/rap phenom Marz23 has had to reschedule his debut North American tour to 2024. New dates will be announced shortly. In the meantime, Marz23 has shared an animated lyric video for his song “God,” taken from his acclaimed sophomore solo album, Not So...
GRAMMY-Winning Harry Styles Collaborator Mitch Rowland Shares New Single Off Forthcoming Debut
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023 Following the release of the album’s first single and title track, Rowland shares the stunning Come June opener “Bluebells.” A subtly cinematic track with a modern spin on Laurel Canyon-tinged, introspective folk, “Bluebells” has a special meaning for Rowland. The single is fresh off of touring with...
GRAMMY Award-Winning Songwriter Mitch Rowland Announces Debut Album & Shares First Single
by Michael Major - July 20, 2023 With the news comes the title-track, a stunning example of the beautiful, introspective folk music that showcases the GRAMMY-Award winning Rowland’s musical abilities. Mitch recently performed overseas, opening for Harry Styles in Ireland and London, and Ben Harper in Paris. Digital as well as CD an...
Alt-Pop Artist Jxckson Explores 'THE DEEP END' In New Experimental EP
by Michael Major - April 25, 2023 Austin-based alternative pop artist Jxckson is uncovering new sonic ground in his upcoming EP release, 'THE DEEP END'. Produced by indie hit-maker Boy Sim (Bentley Robles, ZEE MACHINE, Slayyyter, moistbreezy and Party Nails), the new EP features smash singles ‘DROWNING', ‘SIREN', and 'RADIO SILENCE'...
Deusexmaschine Is Back Again With His Second Release of the Year in 'Better'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2023 DeusExMaschine shows his experience on this brand-new catchy vocal disco house anthem by blending elements of tech house, disco, and even synth-laden big room. This is the latest issue in a series of single releases on Serial Records, with the first release in 2022, ‘Better’ is arguably the best of ...
Meron T Releases New Single 'State of Mind'
by Michael Major - February 01, 2023 In 2020 she saw success with her collaborative single ‘Standing There’ - off the debut album from ‘The Silhouettes Project’ - bringing in a new audience and seeing Meron reach her first Million streams. Following on from the success of her 2018 single ‘Hunny’, and more recently ‘Can We’ and ‘Escape...
That Kid Releases Soulja Boy Adaptation 'Crank That'
by Michael Major - January 30, 2023 That Kid has leveraged his infectious charisma and elite songwriting ability into millions of streams; collaborations with Slayyyter, underscores, Ayesha Erotica, umru, Chase Icon, Terror Jr, and Bayli; and headlining performances at Brooklyn’s vaunted Elsewhere venue and the infamous Boiler Room x ...
VIDEO: The Long and Short Of It Debut New Music Video
by Michael Major - December 12, 2022 The album was produced by Emmy Award-winning Music Producer, Kenny Royster, who is notable for producing Luke Combs’ number one hit, “Hurricane,” and working with Michael Ray and Trace Adkins. The duo’s unique way of blending the past and present into a concise, timeless piece of music is what sets ...
The Steve Martin Banjo Prize Board Announces 2022 Winners
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 Steve Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize have announced two winners for this year’s prize. Building on the Board’s mission to recognize excellence across the spectrum of banjo styles, this year’s recipients represent excellence in both 5-string bluegrass and 4-string Irish banjo tr...
Scotland's Dancing On Tables Releasing Debut Full-Length 'Colour In The Grey' This Friday
by Michael Major - October 10, 2022 Named as one of Variety Magazine's ''10 Brits To Watch,'' the band's profile continues to rise with stints on Catfish and The Bottlemen's arena tour in 2021, numerous festival appearances, placements in ad campaigns for Schuh x Adidas and Scottish Water, and inclusion on major playlists....
Scottish Alt-Pop-Rock Band Dancing On Tables Release 'So What' Off Their Upcoming Debut Full-Length 'Colour In The Grey'
by Michael Major - September 26, 2022 Named as one of Variety Magazine's ''10 Brits To Watch,'' the band's profile continues to rise with stints on Catfish and The Bottlemen's arena tour in 2021, festival appearances, placements in ad campaigns for Schuh x Adidas and Scottish Water, and inclusion on major playlists, such as New Music Fr...
Big Joanie Unleash 'Confident Man' Single
by Michael Major - September 20, 2022 Recorded at Hermitage Works Studios in North London, Back Home was produced and mixed by Margo Broom (Goat Girl, Fat White Family) and features violin courtesy of Charlotte Valentine (No Home). The album title references a search for a place to call home, whether real or metaphysical. The video was ...
Oumou Sangaré Sets North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - August 23, 2022 Malian diva Oumou Sangaré is set for a run of upcoming shows in select North American cities in support of her critically acclaimed new album Timbuktu. The dates will take her to both coasts, hitting Vancouver, Berkeley, Princeton and New York City. Check out the complete list of new tour dates now!...
Photo: Harry Styles Covers First-Ever Global Rolling Stone
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022 In this exclusive cover story, Styles goes deep about his huge year, including the latest Harry’s House album, his two upcoming films—My Policeman and Don’t Worry Darling (the latter directed by his girlfriend, Olivia Wilde), as well as his upcoming roles in Marvel’s Eternals franchise. Check out th...
Dancing On Tables Unveil 'How Do I Get Back To Her?'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022 Named as one of Variety Magazine's ''10 Brits To Watch,'' Scottish alternative pop-rockers Dancing On Tables are gearing up for the release of their debut album 'Colour In The Grey' on Enci Records (Fences, Kulick, The Joy Formidable). The first single off the album “How Do I Get Back To Her?” is ou...
Nate Gold Releases Energetic Debut Single 'Isabel'
by Michael Major - July 14, 2022 With their roaring synergy and a lifelong history of friendship, the collaboration was inevitable and came as second nature. After the song was recorded in Nate’s home studio in Manhattan New York, they fine-tuned the track through numerous virtual sessions to arrive at the final product. Listen to ...
Wet Leg Reveal Soulwax Remix of 'Too Late Now'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2022 Wet Leg are pleased to reveal a new remix of “Too Late Now” by the legendary Soulwax. The blistering remix follows on from the duo’s debut album Wet Leg. On its release in April, the record went in at Number 1, outselling all the other Top 5 put together and becoming the fastest selling debut since ...
Azeem Haq Debuts 'My City' Feat. The Game, Lazarus, Fredro Starr & JRDN
by Michael Major - June 27, 2022 Originally an ode to Toronto, Azeem Haq’s newest single, “My City” ultimately spotlights a wider sprawl with features from first-rate hip hop heavyweights The Game, Lazarus, Fredro Starr, and JRDN. Azeem Haq is anaudio producer and songwriter, championed by Toronto for the anthems he created for Tor...
NEMS, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes & Styles P Release 'Bing Bong (Remix)'
by Michael Major - March 17, 2022 With his new project, Bing Kong, coming tomorrow, NEMS discusses how the “Bing Bong” single and its remix has changed his life and given him an appreciation for all the years of grinding. Bing Kong also features two more remixes, an underground Remix featuring Vado and Shoota93 and an “H-Town” (Remi...
Avril Lavigne, Charlotte Cardin & More to Perform at The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast
by Michael Major - March 01, 2022 The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and CBC today announced the first round of confirmed artists set to perform at The 2022 JUNO Awards Broadcast, which will be hosted by star of Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings, Simu Liu. Lavigne, Charlotte Cardin, and Mustafa will ...
Singer Songwriter Sarantos Embraces Greek Heritage On Latest Single Release
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 04, 2022 Now, Sarantos is following up his #1 singles with an ode to his Greek heritage. 'A Spoonful of Greece' is his latest single and video.... |