Month: May 2023

Superstar Filipino Boy Band SB19 is Set to Rule Global P-Pop With New Single and North American Tour Dates

International music sensation, SB19, announce their new PAGTATAG! EP with the release of “GENTO” which is the first of 6 songs. The five-member group has amassed a massive following, with hit singles such as “What?” and “MAPA” receiving over 20 million streams collectively, and is set to rule the P-Pop music scene in 2023 with this …

ROOTS & REALITY SINGER SAMORY I DELIVERS A PRIDEFUL EXPRESSION OF BLACK IDENTITY ON HIS NEW SINGLE “CROWN”

One of the most unique modern roots voices in Jamaica Samory I returns today with “Crown,” his brand new song accompanied with a lyric video (directed by Yannick Reid with animation by Solasink and Leopold Matthews).On “Crown,” Samory I reinforces his Rastafarian philosophies and his militancy towards upholding his beliefs despite societal pressures against him. …

GRAMMY-Winning Steven Feifke Releases Rendition of “My Foolish Heart”

Song Features Martina DaSilva, Alexa Tarantino, and Tony Award Nominee Bryan Carter Full Album Catalyst out June 16th via La Reserve / Bandstand Presents Photo by Anna Yatskevich, 2023 May 18, 2023: Today, GRAMMY-winning bandleader, composer, arranger, and pianist Steven Feifke released his new rendition of “My Foolish Heart” with an accompanying live video. The …

Saving Abel gathers at the river for new video, “Baptize Me”

Penned by bandmates Jared Weeks and Jason Null, alongside co-writer Skidd Mills, “Baptize Me” is a musical pathway to lead singer and founder Week’s years-long recovery, redemption, and return to the band. While deeply personal for the group, it is an anthem that speaks to every listener—it offers hope and determination while proving that you should never give up–and …

41 (TATA X KYLE RICHH) RELEASES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CUZ WE DID”

NEW YORK, NY (May 16, 2023) — Today, rapidly rising hip-hop collective 41 (TaTa x Kyle Richh) unleash the energetic music video for their new single “Cuz We Did.” Watch HERE. It graces the group’s buzzing 2023 compilation, 41 Ways.  Listen HERE via RiteOrWrongKVH Entertainment/Republic Records. The accompanying video for “Cuz We Did” finds TaTa and Kyle Richh back in school. They lock into a rapid-fire lyrical back-and-forth punctuated by hard-hitting choruses and …

JOHN MELLENCAMP UNVEILS NEW SONG + LYRIC VIDEO “THE EYES OF PORTLAND”

Photo Credit: Myrna Suarez May 16, 2023—John Mellencamp is gearing up to release his much-anticipated album Orpheus Descending. Today, he shares another taste from the LP with new song “The Eyes Of Portland”—listen/share HERE and watch/share the official lyric video HERE. Orpheus Descending will now be released June 16 via Republic Records. Pre-order the album HERE.   “The Eyes Of Portland” follows “Hey God.” Listen/share HERE, …

A Warriors Epitaph, by Chuck Strom

The Golden State Warriors’ 2023 season ended last weekend with their conference semi-final series loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the final Game 6 result being a 20-point blowout.  Though the Warriors had been mostly favored in the series, the result shouldn’t have been a surprise to anyone who follows the NBA regularly.  The current …

R&B TEMPTRESS KIANA LEDÉ RELEASES NEW SINGLE “DEEPER”

The track’s silky guitar melody wraps around an understated beat. Meanwhile, her sensual delivery echoes by turning up the heat, culminating to a climactic chorus. It lands in the wake of her recent fan favorite single “Jealous” with Ella Mai. The track has already amassed millions of streams in addition to attracting widespread acclaim. UPROXX exclaimed, “Beloved for her beautiful yet …

GOYO BRILLO EN EL CONCIERTO DE ALICIA KEYS EN BOGOTA / GOYO SHINED AT ALICIA KEYS CONCERT IN BOGOTA

 “GRAN AMOR PARA LA INCREÍBLE @GOYO POR BRILLAR ESTA NOCHE EN BOGOTÁ…” @ALICIAKEYS CON ESTAS PALABRAS ALICIA KEYS APLAUDIÓ EL CONCIERTO DE APERTURA DE GOYO “LA PANTERA” ESTE JUEVES EN EL MOVISTAR ARENA DE BOGOTÁ  UN CONCIERTO LLENO DE FUERZA FEMENINAPOR ESO ELIGIÓ VESTIRSE DE LILA, EN UN DISEÑO DE JORGE DUQUE VELEZ  DESLUMBRÓ CON SU INTERPRETACIÓN Y …

JORJA SMITH UNVEILS NEW SINGLE “LITTLE THINGS”

Shot by Romany Francesca  Further to returning last month with her intrepid and bold offering, “Try Me”, today Jorja returns once again with her high-octane new single “Little Things”, available now globally via her independent label, FAMM. Produced by P2J and New Machine, “Little Things” is flirty and energetic, and with a video to match, it’s all about the spontaneity of being …

THE PRETENDERS ARE BACK WITH “LET THE SUN COME IN”

Photo Credit: Ki Price ENTHUSIASTIC NEW SINGLE HERALDS UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM, RELENTLESS EPIC TOUR SCHEDULE INCLUDES INTIMATE HEADLINE SHOWS,TOP-BILLED FESTIVAL APPEARANCES, AND EU/UK STADIUM RUN SUPPORTING GUNS N’ ROSES RELENTLESS ARRIVES VIA RHINO RECORDS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW Pretenders are back with today’s premiere of the optimistically charged new single, “Let The Sun Come In,” available now …

VICTORIA MONÉT SCORCHES WITH NEW FIERY SINGLE + MUSIC VIDEO “PARTY GIRLS” FEAT. BUJU BANTON 

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM JAGUAR II COMING SOON Photo Credit: Jack Bridgland Today, the multi-talented, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and producer Victoria Monét releases her new steamy female summer anthem “Party Girls” featuring renowned dancehall legend Buju Banton via Lovett Music/RCA Records. Throughout the D’Mile, Yonatan “SDTRK” Ayal, & Dready-produced track, Monét glides over soaring instrumentation, wavy basslines, and sharp percussions that set ablaze her …

The Chuck Wagon Gang’s upcoming album blends the old and the new

Arden, North Carolina (May 9, 2023) — Following the loving recreation of a vintage radio show that formed the core of 2021’s Radio Days, the Chuck Wagon Gang is returning with Come Go With Me, a glistening new collection for Mountain Home Music Company that finds the present-day version of the legendary gospel group serving up equal portions of old songs and …

Caroline Romano draws life from “Mississippi Air”

Nashville-based singer and songwriter Caroline Romano shares her new single, “Mississippi Air,” out on all streaming platforms today.  “Mississippi Air” follows the release of her recent single, “Guts,” which kicked open the door for the next chapter in Caroline Romano’s already very impressive career. Propelled by indie-rock guitar and her tender vocals, “Mississippi Air” is a nostalgic and heartfelt ballad …

Pussy Riot, Thunderpussy, Skating Polly and Zella Day cross-pollinate Belltown Bloom Music Festival at Seattle’s Crocodile, by Holly Homan

All Photos by Holly Homan. On the evening of May 5 I had the honor of finally seeing the infamous Pussy Riot. For those of you not in the know, Pussy Riot is fronted by Nadya Tolokonnikov who was imprisoned in 2012 for two years in Russia for openly criticizing the Putin regime. She is …

Country Newcomer Whitney Miller Releases New Single “Nobody”

Former professional athlete, Miss United States 2012, kickboxing commentator, and podcaster, Whitney Miller is a Texas-born country singer-songwriter living in Nashville, Tennessee. Whitney’s roots and deep love to write and perform original country music dates back to being a little girl in South Texas, growing up listening to acts like Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Bonnie …