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Corinne Bailey Rae Releases New Album 'Black Rainbows'
by Michael Major - September 15, 2023 From the rock hewn churches of Ethiopia to the journeys of Black Pioneers westward, from Miss New York Transit 1957 to how the sunset appears from Harriet Jacobs’ loophole, Black Rainbows explores Black femininity, Spell Work, Inner Space/Outer Space, time collapse, ancestors and music as a vessel f...
D4VD Unveils 'The Lost Petals' EP
by Michael Major - September 08, 2023 Following the release of his debut EP, Petals To Thorns, a masterful nine-track project with breakthrough hits including grungy, guitar-driven breakup anthem RIAA Multi-Platinum “Romantic Homicide,” and RIAA Platinum “Here With Me,” d4vd complements the project with a follow-up EP The Lost Petals....
Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts New Single 'Peach Velvet Sky'
by Michael Major - August 15, 2023 Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae premieres her new single, “Peach Velvet Sky” with an accompanying video directed by Gregory Berg. The video features UK dancer /choreographer Mayowa Ogunnaike as well as Bailey Rae....
Kali Uchis Debuts 'Muñekita' With El Alfa and City Girls' Jt
by Michael Major - August 04, 2023 The trio united for “Muñekita” after longtime mutual admiration—Kali had exchanged numerous DMs with both artists before JT came over to her L.A. studio, heard the track and cut a verse. She then got a version over to El Alfa, the foremost artist in the Dominican genre, who enthusiastically added hi...
Video: Corinne Bailey Rae Debuts Video for 'New York Transit Queen'
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023 Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae unveils the music video for her new riot grrrl punk inspired single, “New York Transit Queen,” In celebration of the video debut, Corinne Bailey Rae will livestream at 11:40 AM ET to talk about the album and answer questions from fans....
Kali Uchis Confirms 'Red Moon In Venus Tour Pt. II'
by Michael Major - June 13, 2023 Kali Uchis confirms the Red Moon In Venus Tour Pt. II, an additional run of headline arena dates including stops at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in L.A., San Diego’s Viejas Arena, MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and more, with special guests Dominican rapper and songwriter Tokischa, Buscabulla (L.A...
Video: Kali Uchis Shares 'Moonlight' Video Before Returning to Coachella This Weekend
by Michael Major - April 20, 2023 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis unveils the Colin Tilley and Sarah McColgan-directed video for “Moonlight.” This past weekend, Uchis took the mainstage at Coachella as one of the festival’s top-billed performers, bringing out surprise guests Tyler, The Creator, Omar Apollo and Don Toliver. Watch th...
Jamie Jones & Channel Tres 'Got Time For Me'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2023 Fresh off the disco-soaked bliss of his previous single ‘Lose My Mind’, Jamie Jones follows up with a deep, mellow house groove centred around hushed and charismatic vocals from Channel Tres. The West Coast artist alternates between spoken word and soaring hooks, complimenting Jamie Jones’ soft pian...
Kali Uchis Celebrates Five Years of Debut Album 'Isolation' & Shares 'In The Lobby'
by Michael Major - April 06, 2023 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis celebrates five years since the release of her massively acclaimed debut album, Isolation, with a limited-edition blue jay vinyl available for purchase. Additionally, she shares a previously unreleased song from the Isolation era. Listen to the new single and check o...
Video: NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Returns With New Music Video 'SCOOP'
by Michael Major - April 03, 2023 Although NOLAN fka may appear as a newcomer, the artist formerly known as Nolan the Ninja has had a longstanding career. The Cali-born, Detroit-bred emcee/beatmaker has released numerous projects both independently via his SPORT CAST imprint and through acclaimed Hip-Hop label, Mello Music Group. Wa...
Anna of the North Shares Ethereal New Single 'Try My Best'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 Co-written by Anna, Victor Rådström (NEIKED) and Marcus White, “Swirl” gives listeners buoyant pop production as Anna sings about falling into old patterns and becoming comfortable with dissatisfaction. Featuring stop motion animation by Anna herself, the official music video for “Swirl” is streamin...
Recording Artist Amanda Brown Releases Music Video for 'Amazing'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 29, 2023 Puerto Rican/Jamaican Bronx native and former Voice contestant Amanda Brown is taking a major leap....no really, a literal leap off of a plane, in her exhilarating new music video 'Amazing'. ...
Kali Uchis Releases New Album 'Red Moon in Venus'
by Michael Major - March 03, 2023 Red Moon In Venus features collaborations with Summer Walker, Don Toliver and Omar Apollo as well as previously shared tracks, “Moonlight,” which V Magazine called “woozy and delectable,” and “I Wish You Roses,” which arrived alongside a video directed by Cho Gi-Seok and was praised by PAPER as “lux...
Kali Uchis Debuts 'Moonlight' From 'Red Moon in Venus' Album
by Michael Major - February 24, 2023 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis unveils a new track today, “Moonlight.' The song is taken from her forthcoming English language album, Red Moon In Venus. The new track follows previous Red Moon In Venus offering, “I Wish You Roses,” which arrived alongside a video directed by Cho Gi-Seok. Plus, che...
NOLAN fka (Nolan the Ninja) Unveils New Album 'don't get TOO excited'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 On top of being his debut album under his new moniker, “don’t get TOO excited” embodies NOLAN’s evolution as an artist. Known for his proficient lyrical ability and crate-digging production, NOLAN is excited to showcase his new musical approach and sound unlike anything he’s released before. Watch t...
San Cisco Return with Brand New Single 'Lost Without You'
by Michael Major - February 22, 2023 Recorded between Fremantle & LA, “Lost Without You” is a collaboration with producer James Ireland (Pond, Cuco) and the first taste of what’s to come from the ongoing collaboration for their forthcoming album. The track was also mixed by Grammy award winning engineer Neal H. Pogue (Steve Lacy, Tyler...
Anna of the North Announces 'Crazy Life' Deluxe Album
by Michael Major - February 17, 2023 To celebrate the announcement, Anna has shared her dreamy new single “Swirl” – the first of three new tracks to come from her Crazy Life Deluxe album. Co-written by Anna, Victor Rådström (NEIKED) and Marcus White, “Swirl” gives listeners buoyant production as Anna sings about falling into old patter...
Channel Tres Announces 'Real Cultural Sh*t' EP Release Date
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 Real Cultural Sh*t follows a series of crowd-moving singles from Channel Tres including “6am,” which pairs a big Motown melody with a kiss of French Touch, and the seriously funky, 70s-infused track “Just Can’t Get Enough,” that embodies the glam and decadence of the decade. Real Cultural Sh*t debut...
Detroit's NOLAN Fka Drops New Lo-Fi Single 'QT (let's Chill)'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 09, 2023 NOLAN fka has announced his new album 'don't get TOO excited.' On top of being his debut album under his new moniker, 'don't get TOO excited' embodies NOLAN's evolution as an artist. ...
Alt-indie Pop Artist RIZ LA VIE Announces Debut LP 'Haven'
by Michael Major - February 01, 2023 Collaborators on the forthcoming album include Vic Wainstein (Tyler the Creator, Mac Miller), Daniel Hartzog (Tom the Mailman, ericdoa), Lucy Blomkamp (6LACK, Mallrat) and Johan Lenox (BROCKHAMPTON, Metro Boomin, Shawn Mendes). It was mixed by KES (Ed Sheeran, Jacob Banks) and mastered by Mike Bozzi...
Kali Uchis to Release New Album 'Red Moon In Venus' in March
by Michael Major - January 23, 2023 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis’ new English language album, Red Moon In Venus, is slated for release in March. Simultaneously, Uchis confirms she will embark on a headline North American tour this spring produced by Live Nation, with stops at New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s Aragon Ball...
Kali Uchis Shares New Single 'I Wish You Roses'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2023 Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis debuts a new track, “I Wish You Roses.” Additionally, Uchis is among the top-billed performers at this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza in Chile, Argentina and Brazil and Estéreo Picnic in Colombia, with more live dates to be confirmed. Plus, check out upcoming live co...
VIDEO: Kali Uchis Unveils Live Performance Video For 'Melting'
by Michael Major - January 05, 2023 Grammy-winner Kali Uchis unveils a live performance video for her song “Melting.' Originally released on her highly lauded 2015 debut project, Por Vida, the track has been rediscovered in recent weeks and added to several top Spotify playlists, surpassing 115 million streams on Spotify and garnering...
Peter Paterno to Be Honored By the GRAMMYs
by Michael Major - December 20, 2022 The event will honor Peter T. Paterno, Partner at King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano, LLP, with the 2023 Entertainment Law Initiative Service Award, presented each year to an attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to advancing and supporting the music community through service. ...
$UICIDEBOY$ Announce 'Grey Day' UK and Europe Tour Dates in 2023
by Michael Major - December 13, 2022 The Live Nation tour will play two shows at London’s O2 Academy Brixton as well as shows in Manchester and Glasgow before continuing onto Europe, playing the Zenith in Paris and at Verti Music Hall in Berlin. G59 Records artists Germ, Shakewell, Chetta and US Grey Day Tour opener Ski Mask The Slump ... |