Ella Ray is a singer-songwriter, producer, and designer currently based in Kiel, Germany. Here is “BLOOD” the first single from her upcoming album ASHES. This song was inspired by the death of George Floyd and others, the riots in America, Billie Holiday´s song “Strange Fruit,” the pandemic and Billie Eilish´s song “No time to die”. Ella Ray makes soul/pop music …
Month: February 2021
Heavy Feather have released “Sometimes I Feel,” the fourth and final single leading up to the Swedish roots rock band’s upcoming sophomore album Mountain of Sugar. “Sometimes I Feel” stands out from the rest of the album as guitarist Matte Gustafsson takes on the role as lead singer, delivering a psychedelic, organic tune that brings the true sound and feel of the late …
While most bartenders throughout history have labored their entire careers in obscurity, some have become famous for their skill behind the stick, some because they wrote significant books on drinks and mixology, some because they were alchemists with mixers and spirits, and some because they were incredible self-promoters – attaining an almost superstar status. But the skill that …
Motown Records’Black Forum label has reissued Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Why I Oppose The War In Vietnam. The landmark speech was recorded in April 1967 at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA. Originally released on vinyl in October 1970, Why I Oppose The War In Vietnam was the first album from the then-fledgling label. Throughout 1967, Dr. King took a …
When music is life, and life is a song, we never want it to end. JES keeps that song coming with a new chill mix of her standout Oliver Smith collaboration, “Don’t Let It End”. Stripping the track back to its rawest form, “Don’t Let It End” has the listener hanging on every note of an inspired live performance. A deep pulsing …
NEW YORK, NY (February 25, 2021) — After taking Tik Tok by storm and dropping a series of fan favorite independent singles, Australian singer and songwriter Peach PRC officially unleashes her debut single “Josh” today. Listen to “Josh” HERE via Republic Records. Peach PRC takes the things you only say on text to close friends (or exes) and turns them into pop that shimmers as much …
Grace Sanders, with her stunning electro-pop, has been making a huge impact over the last 6 months leading up to the highly-anticipated release of her debut EP ‘GUMS’, out February 26. Over that time Sanders has showcased a wide variety of sounds and styles, all of which are tied together seamlessly in this EP. Sliding through a unique blend of psych/ electro with layers …
Mexico City’s Renee Mooi is one of the country’s most gifted singers and tireless creators. As an independent artist she has released acclaimed records and collaborations, performed in festivals and clubs throughout the world and created Mooi Collective, a platform, alt-venue, and community of creatives across artistic mediums. Todd Clouser is an internationally celebrated creative …
There’s not enough salacious, beat-crazy, klezmer-swing on this site. Thus, I present to you AronChupa & Little Sis Nora and their new song, “Trombone.” You may have loved their “Woodchuck Song” from last summer. If so, more power to you. Daft Punk may be history, but Sweden’s AronChupa & Little Sis Nora are still going …
The Official Video for “Statues” by Amy Macdonald, taken from the new album The Human Demands. Listen now: https://amymacdonald.lnk.to/demandsID Amy Macdonald – Fire Amy Macdonald Brings Back 70s New York Memories in New Single, The Hudson Amy Macdonald – Born to Run, Dancing In The Dark Amy Macdonald – This is the Life (Luxemburg 2010) …
Intense, genre-hopping guitar band SENSES are: Callan, Ian, Kavvy and Ronan. They combine arena ready hooks with evocative soundscapes to create their compelling sound. Equally influenced by shoegaze romanticism, alternative experimentation, and indie ambition, they have been making music and gigging around the UK since they formed. SENSES first met while attending school in Coventry, …
Toronto-based Alternative artist Delyn Grey returns with a somber and timely message in new single/music video for “Ghost Town”, out now on digital platforms. Delyn’s voice has a sobering, mourning quality as she tackles dark themes with unflinching honesty. About the song: These are desperate times. We watch individuals, towns, cities, and countries so harshly impacted by the …
Fusing contemporary reggae with elements of soul, hip-hop and dancehall, breakthrough recording artist Lila Iké teams up with rising dancehall talent Skillibeng for a powerhouse remix of “Thy Will.” Both hailing from Jamaica, these two distinct vocalists continue to gain notoriety as the island’s new generation of promising stars. Today, they unleash the song’s brand new …
Got It by The Still Their eponymous debut was selected by Mojo Magazine as one of the Top 30 albums of 2017 in their end of year round-up, calling it “a beautifully recorded future classic. Instrumental music on the axis that connects Talk Talk and Miles Davis”. Got It is the follow-up. The 16-minute hypnotic …
“My influences are John Mayer, The Ramones, and Elvis,” says the fun-loving, talented, and sexy Pauly Chance. He says he loves East Portland Blog. (But does he really? How honest are artists when they say they love the blog?) He is currently trying very hard to grow his fan base and up the numbers on …
Because of Covid 19, it is not possible for Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety to be in the same country at the moment. To work around that, the Dutch masters started to exchange ideas and demo tapes with Boo Boo in East St Louis. That way they were able to create new music together despite …
Anna Akana shares her long-awaited EP No Longer Yours, out now on all DSPs. Flood premiered the EP, praising it as a “lush, upbeat instrumentation” and reflecting on how she “hones in on a failed relationship and [comes] out of that experience in one piece.” In addition to the EP, Akana has also shared the official music video for “I …
Our greatest artistic conduits transmit signals through sound and words, emitting iridescent beams of light to help guide the collective drift into the unknown. On his latest opus, “2121”, Michigan composer and multi-instrumentalist, The Lasso, creates a thermonuclear rocket ship glide of astral funk: a floating house party that exists at that eternal crossroads, suspended …
Left Field Messiah sees Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat), Jeremy Ruzumna (Fitz & The Tantrums), and Erik Janson (formerly Wildling) coming together to create energizing, genre-crushing music. “Young Libertine” came from a guitar line Erik (Janson) was noodling that Jeremy flipped as he started playing along on the mellotron, adding some crazy chords as he …
Jamel Rocwell returns with Fugee’s Producer and affiliate John Forte. This song originally was meant to be a posse cut with Sean Price and Kenyattah Black but the song was never properly finished. A version of it was released only with Kenyattah and Forte’s verse. Now we are releasing this exclusive version from the vaults …
With “Se Va,” Zhamira debuts her sensual and urban sides, without neglecting her powerful vocal range. Produced and written by Maya together with Vicente Saavedra and Zhamira Zambrano, the song becomes a strong voice for female empowerment not only in the music industry but in society. Using pop and reggaeton sounds, “Se va” stands out with …
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Architecture of the Cocktail: Swilling the Planters with Bumbo – Happy Presidents Day! by Bill Stott
In 1755, 23 year-old George Washington decided to run for the Virginia House of Burgesses. He chose to take a principled stand and buck the longstanding British election practice of offering free alcohol to voters on election day, in essence buying their vote. He believed there were too many taverns in town, and even complained to the Virginia Governor that …
UPDATE: DMX, Rapper and Actor Dead at 50 Here’s UPROXX breaking the story: DMX Says U2’s Bono Features On His New Album And Explains How The Unexpected Collab Happened. DMX described the collaboration in this way, “Sh*t’s crazy. It got a Miami feel to it. I feel like I want to shoot the video here!” …
Belgo-Congolese Singer-Songwriter Syssi Mananga’s new album “Mopepe Mama” will be released in April 2021. Until then, she’ll drop a single every month. The first release is a contemporary afro-folk ballad called “Mopepe”. Mopepe means “the wind” in Lingala and celebrates women whose spirit is as free and untamable as the wind. The music video above was shot …
Reclaiming for a new generation the poetry of Dylan, the stark beauty and unhinged Rock and Roll of mid-70s John Cale, and Badfinger’s melancholic timeless songcraft, this is Bandicoot. Their sound flows like post-industrial blues through Swansea’s rain-soaked concrete streets. Named for a small but charming Australian mammal, Bandicoot have earned a ferocious reputation, thanks …
In the impeachment homestretch, with apologies to AC/DC and one of the greatest rock and roll albums of all time… Hells Bells I’m a rolling ass clown, a pouring rainI’m comin’ on like a hurricaneFake news flashing across the scrollYou’re only young but you’re gonna troll I’ll give you black sedition up and down your …
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Ulf Nilsson release his new single You’re The One which was written to his beloved wife and fellow musician Linda Varg. “This is the complete and ultimate declaration of love. I wrote it the way I felt it, head over heals in love, leaving nothing unsaid. If you’re lucky enough to love someone and to have …
Forming a unique bond with music from an early age, burgeoning producer Zight is ready to leave his mark on the dance music world. Experiencing difficult and testing times growing up, Zight was diagnosed with Synesthesia. Uniting his emotions with music, he discovered the melodies arising in his head could be the start of something …