November 24, 2023 — For their first single since the release of Pick Your Poison, their acclaimed 2023 full-length debut, the duo of Benson — that’s 2023’s IBMA Banjo Player of the Year Kristin Scott Benson and her mandolin master husband, Wayne — take a page from their own book by serving up a 21st century Christian rock song in bluegrass style. …
Month: November 2023
On November 24th, Kelsey Montanez unveiled her latest single, “Rolling Stone,” a scorching ballad showcasing a unique blend of rock and roll, blues, and R&B. In this enigmatic composition, Montanez skillfully weaves a mysterious coming-of-age narrative, vividly recounting the experience of leaving home at 17. With impeccable production and an explosive backing band, “Rolling Stone” …
The Sabbath singalong is a weekly Gospel singing event which takes place locally in Australia every Friday and globally via social media on YouTube and Facebook. It was bravely commenced by faithful Seventh-Day Adventist Sandra Entermann during Covid and has robustly continued and grown over 188 consecutive weeks (and is still going strong). Devoted fans …
This is a subversive collaboration, where classical with the 11-Year-Old Piano Prodigy Stelios Kerasidis, meets pop with one of the biggest Greek female pop stars Katerina Stikoudi, and the result is an impressive festive duet on the timeless song, “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas”, originally first performed by iconic Judy Garland and then by legendary music figure Frank …
Argonaut are a London indie band with a love for DIY fuzzy pop and wonky analogue synths. The latest single ‘The Vulnerables’ is the second official release from their open-ended album ‘Songs From The Black Hat’ – a rehearsal ritual that’s led them to creating an impressive stream of demos since the start of the …
‘Feels’ is the inevitable collab between two emerging talents of Denmark. In the style of Y2K-duets, the new single by EMI WIDE and Jaydev is a sexy fusion of pop and hip-hop about miscommunication in modern love. ‘Feels’ encapsulates the sound of an era when R&B, pop and rap were shamelessly intertwined. When the likes …
Half Moon Run – Photo Credit Jennifer McCord New York, NY (November 22, 2023) – Today, the members of Montreal-based alternative act Half Moon Run are thrilled to release an alternate version of the song “9beat” captured live at the Treehouse Studio. Pulsating with a rhythmic edge, the electrifying live rendition, featuring a string quartet and dynamic percussion, is …
Photo Credit: Leeor Wild After the release of her album Inuktitut in September, Elisapie unveils a lively folk cover of “Love Is a Stranger” (originally by British duo Eurythmics), complete with Joe Grass’s guitar arrangements, that still preserves the pop nature of the original. The Inuk singer also presents a new version of “Arnaq”, a signature song in her repertoire, …
Kid Koi, the genre-blending artist known for his diverse musical palette, has unveiled his latest single, “LA”, a poignant exploration into the bittersweet tapestry of emotions that define the city of dreams. Following the carefree vibes of his previous hit, “Ooh La La,” Kid Koi once again proves his versatility by delving into a more …
ALBUM FEATURES APPEARANCES FROM ALLIE KRAL, ANDY REINER, BOBBY BRITT (TOWN MOUNTAIN), DR. JOY ADAMS (BIG RICHARD) ERIK DEUTSCH (BLACK CROWES), AND DR. GREG GARRISON Today, Andy Thorn is thrilled to share his new Christmas album High Country Holiday. Andy has spent over a decade touring with the legendary jam band Leftover Salmon, but, thanks to a viral video, …
Following the release of singles “Thirty and Thriving” and “Waiting On That Text,” singer-songwriter Sam Hart untangles betrayal in her latest release “Friends Before,” which is available on all streaming platforms this Thursday, November 23. Produced by Mike Tompa (Silverstein 1.8M Monthly Listeners) and fitting among artists like Sara Bareilles, Reneé Rapp and Lizzy McAlpine, …
HOSTED BY HER NONPROFIT CAMP COURAGE AT HORIZONS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN IN BOSTON, MA NEW YORK, NY (November 22, 2023) – Following an incredible year, multi-platinum GRAMMY nominated recording artist Coi Leray is pouring into her community this Holiday season. She returned to her hometown Boston, MA to host a giveback event through her nonprofit Camp Courage with the students and …
Legendary Portland musician and composer Taj Church has a great show coming up on 11/26 at 7PM at Beer Brats & Beats (8826 SE Stark, Portland …the venue that is never too loud and never too quiet…) on a bill which includes Cyclop Toad, So Lately, Cloud Stokely and Lucia Luna. Taj has released new …
It’s no coincidence that Avram Brown named his new musical project The Wheel. In many ways, the singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has come back to where he started on The Wheel’s self-titled debut, an album that took two years to record, and 20 years to make. “There’s something about it that feels very full-circle …
Hello, If we’re connected on various social platforms, you probably already know: a song with a special story has been released. It was born on a night when sleep eluded me, from an image that materialized in my mind while I was listening to the music of Highland Sanctuary… I wrote some words in the …
Oh California is the third single from Sofia Talvik’s critically acclaimed album Center of the Universe. The song is a tribute to Sofia’s musician friend, Tim Fleming who passed away in 2020. The video was recorded in Oxnard, CA and Los Angeles, CA.
After the success of Leaves are Falling by Slovenian rockers XSKULL8 on the Billboard charts– TOP 20 Major Rock Chart and TOP 10 Secondary Rock Chart– they wrote another episode. With the release of their debut album From Sin To Sinners, which also includes the first version of the song, the idea of a sequel …
Photo Credit: Hendrik Schneider November 21, 2023 – This past summer, 19-year-old shoegaze artist Wisp emerged with “Your face,” a track that cut a blistering first impression with its dusky tensions, dynamic lift-offs, and the metallic sheen of its towering guitars. It quickly became one of the season’s breakthrough hits, amassing tens of millions of streams and attracting a cult …
East Portland Blog has just received by email a fantastic demo song from the promising artist B.Gossett. Give it a listen. Here’s what the email said: “I am writing to introduce “B.Gossett” with his new song for consideration on your esteemed music blog. As an avid reader of your blog and a fan of the …
Grammy-nominated Coco Jones – 25-year-old multi-hyphenate actor, singer/songwriter, and star on the Peacock hit Bel-Air, released her major-label debut EP What I Didn’t Tell You in November 2022, which included the hit single “ICU.” Coco has been in film and on TV since she was a tween, starting out as a recurring guest on Disney’s musical sketch comedy, So …
International rock-trio Dirty Power have today released ‘I Did My Time’, the first of a three-part arch, across the original songs on Dirty Power’s forthcoming EP ‘Gravitas’ to be released 2024. The track delivers a stripped back, roots driven and unplugged ‘industri-coustic’ approach, with an anime storyline video created for the release. Watch here: http://li.sten.to/DPididmytime As …
Wynonna by Jim Wright Legendary Country artist and performer Wynonna is sharing a new solo version of The Judds’ classic Christmas song “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” today; intimate and heartfelt. “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem”: https://wynonna.ffm.to/beautifulstar “ “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” is one of the first Christmas songs I ever remember singing with Mom,” Wynonna said. “We recorded it in 1987 …
SNOW ANGEL (DELUXE) ALBUM OUT NOW STREAM HERE November 21, 2023 – Today, critically acclaimed multi-hyphenateReneé Rapp unveils the official music video for “Tummy Hurts” remix ft. Coco Jones – one of the four new songs off recently released Snow Angel (Deluxe) album. This new iteration of “Tummy Hurts” takes Rapp’s original concept deeper with the addition of Jones’ soulful talent, driving home the …
WELCOME 2 COLLEGROVE OUT NOWLISTEN HERE 2 CHAINZ:Following his run as a founding member of Def Jam duo Playaz Circle from his native Atlanta, 2 Chainz’ name was on everyone’s lips in 2012, when he stole a verse on “Mercy,” fellow Def Jam artist Kanye West/G.O.O.D. Music’s RIAA triple-platinum #1 R&B/#1 Rap hit (from Cruel Summer). Chainz’ T.R.U REALigion mixtape (November 2011) was his …
The Angery American Nation Podcast Is Available Now! NEW YORK, N.Y. — Celebrated author Chris Weatherman, known by the pen name Angery American, has unveiled the twelfth installment in his compelling Survivalist Series™ titled Exploring Home. This eagerly awaited novel is now on the shelves. Exploring Home is currently accessible on major platforms such as Amazon, Kindle, Audible, and Podium featuring narration by Duke Fontaine. On release day, …
Starover Blue is a six-piece experimental dream pop group based here in Portland, enjoyed by fans of groups like Cocteau Twins, Big Thief, Beach House, The Joy Formidable, and Wye Oak. Drop whatever you’re doing and make plans to see them at Holocene (1001 SE Morrison), Nov. 26 with goodgrief and Tim Yee. Kendall Sallay, …
FEATURING REMIXES BY KWEKU SANDERSON, KOOLDRINK, POCKET, & JAMIE BROWN GRAMMY® nominated artist Masego reups, recharges, and revitalizes four tracks from his acclaimed self-titled album, Masego, with the brand new Masego Remixes, out now. Listen HERE. Within this collection, Kweku Sanderson delivers a nostalgic and hyper catchy Detroit House take on the single “What You Wanna Try,” while Kooldrink infuses his Remix of the latter with Amapiano spirit and swagger. Kooldrink is known …
Photo credit: Lumi Hartikainen Today, Finnish alternative pop artist Lxandra shares her immersive, cathartic EP Might Not Wanna Wake Up out everywhere now and the latest potent track and official lyric video “FU4EVER” out now. Accompanying the full project, the musician will share a self-directed short film due out November 30 that masterfully brings the music to life, inviting viewers into her gripping audiovisual world that explores …
Phil Wickham is known not only for countless songs that are sung in churches around the world, but for his inspiring Christmas music. Over the past few years, he’s released several full length Christmas projects including Christmas: Acoustic Sessions and Christmas. Last Christmas, Phil teamed up with Anne Wilson, and their song “Behold” hit #1 on the Mediabase Christian AC …
November 20, 2023 – Today, rising R&B star Lehla Samia unveiled a new music video for “You Want It” from CMG The Label’s “Gangsta Art 2” album and that you can watch HERE. The visual – which was directed by Whipalo – finds Lehla showcasing her dynamic vocals as she treks through Harlem. As the Delaware native travels around New York …