She was a legend before her 30th birthday, revolutionizing and modernizing an art. She was America’s ballet ambassador, for decades… and generations before the haunting “Killers Of The Flower Moon” re-introduced the Osage people to the public consciousness, Maria Tallchief was the Osage’s de facto ambassador to the world. In life and in death, Tallchief …
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Thinking of taking up a new sport, but not sure what sport is right for you? Cycling could be the answer! Doubling up as a form of transport and exercise, cycling can have many exciting benefits. This post takes a look at some of the great reasons to take up cycling as …
Ethereal UK aka Miss Waritsara ‘Yui’ Karlberg is a Swedish-born, Thai, award-winning, singer-songwriter influenced by Anohni & The Johnsons, Portishead, Florence & The Machine and Lana Del Rey to name a few. “Forbidden Pearls” is a lovely song that explores the challenges of mainstream acceptance while celebrating artistic nonconformity.
It’s Saturday night November 9 and I trekked to Everett, WA to a friendly but cozy club called the Black lab Gallery. The Skablins were headlining. It’s been about five years since I last saw them. They came on stage and immediately caught fire. Sax player Heather Beck admitted she was down over the results …
Sundanese, Indonesian alternative indie quartet The Panturas are pleased to announce a brand new EP with the arrival of ‘Galura Tropikalia’ (21st of November) and is accompanied by a visually stunning music video for ‘Jimat’ featuring Doel Sumbang. The band are poised to hit the road for an exclusive Southeast Asian tour in 2025, more details to …
Chicago’s rapidly rising rapper STAR BANDZ is back with her latest single and video, “How The Game Go,” out now on Priority Records / Capitol Records. Known for her fearless style and unfiltered approach, STAR BANDZ brings the raw energy of Chicago’s streets into focus with this release. Directed by A CG Film, the video amps up …
Picking up buzz across the globe, rising 20-year-old Japanese-American singer and songwriter starfall shares a brand new single entitled “talk to me” out now via Soka Records/Mercury Records. Listen HERE / Watch HERE The track illuminates the dynamics of his innovative and inimitable signature style; however, it is sonically quite the departure from his usual, with a more pop-focused and upbeat sound. Energetic …
British country-pop sensation Twinnie unveils her highly anticipated new album, ‘Something We Used to Say,’ a powerful collection marking the end of her “Sad Girl Era” and a bold leap into a vibrant new chapter. This personal album explores heartbreak, resilience, and rediscovery, with relatable storytelling and irresistible hooks that invite listeners into her world. The album has …
No one should be surprised by the results of our recent national election. Since WWII, former vice presidents usually lose presidential elections, or lose more often than they win, particularly when they run right after serving as vice president. The elder George Bush is the only former vice president to win his first presidential election …
Pexels. CCO Licensed. Holiday season is fast approaching and many of us will be thinking of gifts for our friends and family. If you’ve got a loved one who is a baseball fan, a baseball-related gift could prove to be a hit. However, it’s possible that they may already have received their fair share of …
Behold the brash, wild, and sexy new video for Deano’s amazing “Harley Motor Bike” adventure. The tune and the visuals are tight, shiny, and 100% American made. That’s Parker Van Acker on his Harley Road King in the photo.
New ‘George Jones: The Lost Nashville Sessions’ Album Set for Release Friday, November 15th As anticipation builds for the release of the new record, George Jones: The Lost Nashville Sessions, Cowboys & Indians has proudly premiered the second single, “Tender Years.” Set to release Friday, November 15th, the album features tracks originally recorded by Jones in the 1970s for radio …
photo credit: Josef Jasso There is no voice as distinctive in alt-dance-rock than Kate Pierson’s. Just ask Iggy Pop, Jack White, and R.E.M., all of whom enlisted her vocal contributions for such memorable tracks as “Candy,” “Venus,” and “Shiny Happy People,” respectively. Best-known as a founding member of the singular, trailblazing B-52s, Pierson is beloved …
SAM MORTON photographed by Anton Corbjin SAM MORTON, the musical duo comprised of singer, songwriter and acclaimed actor and director Samantha Morton and music producer and co-songwriter Richard Russell, reveal their first new music since the release of their acclaimed debut album Daffodils & Dirt earlier this year. Released today via XL Recordings, new single “Never Understand” sees the pair putting …
RIP Quincy Jones, whose musical accomplishments across a range of genres and endeavors may be wider and deeper than any other figure of the past century. In the realm of jazz . . . His abilities as a trumpet player put him on the road with the Lionel Hampton big band at the age of …
On her first full-length album, things i forgot to tell you, singer-songwriter Carla Aakre dives into the corners of her mind leading listeners through scenes of longing, doubt and delight. Observing things in the most delicate way, Aakre delivers captivating storytelling consisting of memories, desires and self-reflection. She uses her imagination as a versatile tool, …
(Nashville, Tennessee – November 4, 2024) – Rising country artist Kelli Belles (Belles) releases her new music video for her single “What in the Truck.” The powerful anthem, rooted in personal experience, showcases the strength and authenticity behind Belles’ artistry. Watch the captivating video here and stream “What in the Truck” here now. The official music video for “What in the Truck” transforms a true …
Photo credit: Aaron Cansler Ten Modern American Work Songs LP out now on Don Giovanni Records / Anyway RecordsTen Modern American Work Songs album purchase link Singles: “Rudy” “Quasi-Nichomachean Ethics (Drunk Uncle Advice)”“Courtesan” “Lust For Life” “Your Local Neighborhood Bar” “Kalahari” Korean-American artist Andrew Choi has released his fifth album as St. Lenox, Ten Modern American Work Songs to acclaim spanning NPR “New …
Photo Credit: Kanya Iwana LISTEN TO IT HERE (November 3, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA) – As a birthday surprise for her fans, Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter Ella Mai drops her new EP, 3, available on all streaming platforms. Following her critically acclaimed 2022 album, Heart On My Sleeve, the three-track project introduces a fresh chapter for Mai, …
“There is no textbook for the cutting edge of discovery & knowledge. We are becoming it with every purposeful breath. The fruit of our humbly attained wisdom, the poetry of our greatest song, is ripening yet on the tree of human reaching.” -My Ching-Paul Lawrence Johnson
My favorite band of the 90s was an amazing Seattle outfit called Flake. Here’s how I described their music in a bio at the time: “If Grunge was the sound of America eating it’s young, then Seattle’s post-grunge trio, Flake, is a fitting digestif: thick and heady, charcoal mellowed and ready for consumption by an …
Miami, FL (October 30, 2024) — DAAZ is back with his latest release, “Mijo… y la novia?”, featuring Mexican rap phenomenon, MC Davo. The new single tackles the question everyone seems to ask: What’s the deal with the ex’s new partner? With a blend of humor and relatability, the track lightly pokes fun at the ex’s new relationship, delivering …
October 30, 2024 – Today, rising from Florida’s underground scene, Juvenile Baby is bringing an unfiltered edge with his new single, “I Need Answers” via Geffen Records. Known for his intense lyricism and relentless drive, Juvenile Baby’s latest track pulls listeners into his unapologetic world, blending ambition and honesty in a way that positions him as one …
WATCH HERE LISTEN HERE The Weeknd debuts his highly anticipated song and music video for “São Paulo” featuring Brazilian superstar Anitta. Watch it HERE. Directed by the visionary FREEKA, the video takes a dark, jarring turn as Anitta, who is pregnant in the storyline, reveals an ever-emerging face within her belly. This bizarre and haunting imagery amplifies another bold …
A special Gogol Bordello film screening & show is coming to Aladdin Theatre in Portland, OR on November 12. In addition to the movie, Gogol Bordello’s Eugene Hütz and Sergey Ryabtsev will be hosting a Q&A session and spirited live performance following the film screening of Scream of My Blood – a fascinating intimate portrait …
DIRECTED BY SOPHIE MULLER, VIDEO CELEBRATES AND PAYS HOMAGE TO THE ICONIC “MURDER ON THE DANCE FLOOR” VIDEO Sophie Ellis-Bextor shares the entertaining and dazzling video for her new single, the glorious and magical disco-pop anthem “Freedom of the Night,” which celebrates one of the most iconic videos of the noughties “Murder on the Dancefloor”—watch the …
Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of GRAMMY nominated genre blending artist Halsey’s Official Live Performance of “Panic Attack,” off her new album, The Great Impersonator. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Vevo …
In terms of non-photographic art, I love the commercial genre much more than anything else. There’s something about the almost-completely-lost profession of creating art on demand; producing amazing art on a deadline… often uncredited, and often, for astoundingly low pay (but nonetheless a living wage at the time, if one was prolific). I thought today, …
“Older, wiser and none the worse for wear – former Lotus Eaters frontman Peter Coyle once again comes up for air with a doubloon clenched in his teeth. As with recent singles by peers Tears For Fears, The Cure and Haircut 100, the new offering “Why Are You Hustling?” is immediate and fresh and relevant …
Genia, the 23 year-old singer/songwriter shares an electrifying new single entitled “Damage” available on all platforms today via Def Jam Recordings. Listen HERE. She initially teased the track with viral snippets on social media which generated over a million views on Tik Tok and counting. Fans immediately embraced Genia’s lyrics and vibe from the jump. The song revolves around a thick …