Photos by Hayley Mikell(That’s got to be Mount Hood. Even if you tell me it’s not, I won’t believe you…) Nashville-based alt-pop artist Caroline Romano returns with her latest single, “IDK These Days,” offering a raw and introspective preview of her upcoming EP, ‘How The Good Girls Die,’ set for release on February 21st. This new track follows a string …
Month: January 2025
Kat Greta returns with her latest single, ‘Summer Daze’ (out Friday, Jan 31). With its unique, modern-60s and joyful sound, the track captures the vibrancy of the Australian summer while showcasing Kat’s original and free-spirited style. For Kat, ‘Summer Daze’ is a deeply personal project that took years to perfect. “I feel like I’m sharing my most authentic self in this song,” she …
Directed by Jaxon WhittingtonDirector of Photography- Harley AstorgaEdited by Jaxon Whittington and William SiposColored by Harley AstorgaCamera Assistant – Jay MartinezProduction Assistant – Tanner DeutschStylist- Kelly Sachiko Page Momma is Etta Friedman, Allegra Weingarten, Aron Kobayashi Ritch, Preston Fulks Etta Friedman: Guitar, vocals, lyrics, additional instrumentationAllegra Weingarten: Guitar, vocals, lyrics, additional instrumentationAron Kobayashi Ritch: Produced, …
PHOTO CREDIT: SATORU TAKAMATSU LISTEN TO ‘LIL OBSESSION’ HERE WATCH VISUALIZER HERE A rising star in the new wave of world-class soul and R&B, Australian based artist and creative BOY SODA launches new era with single ‘Lil Obsession’ – out today via Warner Music Australia. Lyrically rich and sonically expansive, ‘Lil Obsession’ offers listeners a glimpse into BOY SODA’s new musical era. …
It’s a ‘Before the Flood’ evening for me. I haven’t listened to it in far too long. The conviction with which Bob sings is palpable. And it never hurts to have the world’s best back up singers. It has my favorite version of “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” Then Robbie and Garth between them reinvent “It …
Academy Award-Nominated Actress Amy IrvingAnnounces Sophomore Album Always Will BeOut April 25 10-Song Collection of Songs from Longtime Friend Willie Nelson’s Catalog Features Special Guests Steve Earle, Amy Helm, Lizzie No and Nelson Himself Bittersweet Title Track “Always Will Be” (feat. Amy Helm) Out Now Album Release Shows Announced at NYC’s City Winery & Woodstock’s Levon Helm Studios …
Close to Monday Reimagines Duran Duran’s Single ‘Come Undone’ with a Modern Majestic Synthwave Twist
Listen HERE January 27, 2025: While 2024 was marked by a string of new monthly singles and their first-ever U.S. mini-tour, rising European dark wave/synth-pop duo Close to Monday is kicking off the new year on a reflective note with their majestic rendition of Duran Duran’s iconic pop track, ‘Come Undone.’ This release honors the band’s roots while showcasing their ability to …
This is a lovely song! Please listen. Here’s what Rachel Lampa said about it on her Facebook page: “I think it’s so important to continue to remind ourselves and each other of the nature of God’s love. This love that sees each one of us as the person we were created to be- not the …
(Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada) — Solange Legal is an Indigenous, contemporary Christian music artist who, after a busy year in 2024, recording in Nashville and releasing singles, is now releasing her first EP which includes previously released favourites as well as a new song, which the EP is named after, “The Answer.” No question, this …
January 24, 2025 — Chicago’s emerging drill artist, STAR BANDZ, has unveiled the music video for “Can’t Tell Me Nothing,” a standout track from her debut project, Estrella, released late last year via Priority Records/Capitol Records. At just 16, STAR BANDZ has emerged as a one of a kind voice within rap, blending keen lyricism with an unfiltered …
FEATURES MINNIE RIPPERTON AND MAURICE WHITE PSYCHEDELIC SOUL STANDOUT SINGLE,“GLADYS,” PREMIERES TODAY– LISTEN OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO STREAMING NOW – WATCH 12-TRACK COMPENDIUM, THE NEST,COLLECTS VINTAGE STUDIO OUTTAKES,DEMOS, LIVE PERFORMANCES, AND SOUGHT-AFTER SINGLES EXTENSIVELY ILLUSTRATED BOOKLET FEATURES LINER NOTESFROM 5X GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED ARCHIVIST ALEC PALAO,NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS, AND MORE PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW High Moon Records is heralding the upcoming arrival of enigmatic …
Where do we find the ultimate beauty in this 1980 song from Van Morrison’s classic Common One album? That’s a hard question. Is it in the reassuring structure of the song, the composer’s mighty artifices? That’s a soft maybe. The soothing orchestration is wind-driven and friendly, reminding us of the most comforting moments in Britannia’s …
Photo Credit: Valeria Rios With this new collection of hard-hitting songs, Novulent brilliantly showcases his growth and evolution as an artist. Playing on the idea of evolution, this project represents Novulent’s further shift into the alt-rock sound as he begins a “new era.” ‘BEFORE EVOLUTION’ drops amid Novulent’s first headlining tour. Having already completed sold-out shows in Chicago and Los Angeles, the EVOLUTION …
Credit: Barbara FG Releases Rollicking New Single “Shake ‘Em Up” January 24, 2025 – Today, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Joe Ely has announced his new album Love and Freedom, out February 7 via Rack ‘Em Records / Thirty Tigers. With nearly 25 albums under his belt, the prolific Texas native returns with a timely collection of …
Photo credit: Łukasz Gołąbek “VALLEY OF DRY BONES” – LISTEN THEY DON’T KNOW EP ARRIVES MARCH 27, 2025 Hailing from Wrocław, Poland, Bagdad are excited to announce their debut EP, They Don’t Know, set for release on March 27, 2025 via Houston’s tastemaking Rite Field Records. To celebrate the announcement, they’re sharing their first-ever single, “Valley of Dry Bones.” This gritty, hypnotic track encapsulates …
Photo Credit: Mobley Here is the new Single + Video “No Exit” Upcoming Shows in Los Angeles on Jan. 28 & New York on Feb. 11 Today, Austin-based writer, performer, producer, filmmaker, and one-man tour de force Mobley announced his new album We Do Not Fear Ruins, set for release on April 23 via Last Gang Records. The genre-promiscuous, sonically expansive concept album continues the story of the …
Photo: Jonathan McLeod Shares Video For ‘Bisbee Bluebird’Watch / Listen Gabrielle Pietrangelo will be releasing her beautiful debut album entitled Back To The Heart, on March 7th, and today she shares the tender and catchy first track, Bisbee Bluebird. A whimsical love song that invokes longing, loss and hope, this unique music video features a shadow puppet story by multi-media artist LucaCotten, and was directed by Tavi Venzin. It’s filled with archetypal imagery of birds, a lonely …
Photo credit to Aaron Coberly Please rock seriously with “Shepherd’s delight”, the new single from Caspian Coberly’s forthcoming album, Starlight, set for release on April 11, 2025. Starlight is a collection of timeless songs, reminiscent of late-60s and early-70s masterpieces like T. Rex’s The Slider, John Lennon’s Imagine, and Derek & The Dominoes’ Layla. Caspian wrote, produced and played all instruments. Coberly is a Seattle native that …
Gwen revisits the music video that introduced Anaheim to the world, her spiritual connection with Pharrell and the joy of finally becoming a cheerleader “There’s no way I ever thought I would have an impact in the world, let alone have a song like ‘Hollaback Girl’ that encompasses so many different things at one time, culturally. It’s mind blowing to …
Photo Credit: Tayler Smith Share Single + Video “Celery” Today, Brooklyn-based indie-rock duo MAN LEE (Sam Reichman & Tim Lee) announce their debut album Hefty Wimpy, due out March 7. Alongside the announcement, the duo shared a new single and video, “Celery,” premiered via Under The Radar. A hazy, bass-driven groove sets the stage for a song about being at odds with the myths, ideals, and rules …
LISTEN HERE | WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE A new year yields a new outlook for Jamaican-born, Queens, NY-raised singer Kranium. His latest anthem and video is a conscious mantra to “Cut The Link” (Listen HERE) if something or someone is bringing you down. Jamaican dancehall star Masicka piles on with personal sentiments, as this powerhouse fusion with Kranium’s melodic flow continues their tradition of …
CC0 Licensed Image Courtesy of Pexels A hit song is one of the hardest things to achieve in music. However, there are countless examples of songs we love, from one-hit-wonders to tracks from legendary artists. From mastering songwriting to timing and cultural understanding, here are some parts to it. Understanding Industry Demand Industry legend Clive …
Credit: Paolo Brillo January 21, 2025 – Today, The Delines shared their new single “The Haunting Thoughts,” the next offering from their upcoming album Mr. Luck & Ms. Doom, out February 14 via El Cortez Records. Led by tender piano and sauntering instrumentation, the poignant song tells the story of a woman who’s reeling from an existential crisis, with Magnet Magazine praising its …
RIP Eric Garth Hudson CM (August 2, 1937 – January 21, 2025). He was the treasured multi-instrumentalist— most notably, organ, clavinet, accordion and saxophone— for Canada’s transcendent rock organization, The Band. His saxophone solo on the Last Waltz version of this song has been known to bring chills to music lovers everywhere, and when combined with bassist …
Pardons for crimes committed against the United States on a January afternoon? On a “day of love?“ C’mon. He merely deputized some folks that he forgot to pin badges on four years ago.
With each new fiery, emotionally impactful single on Woodward Avenue Records, the great Orianthi reveals something fresh in her ever-evolving artistry – and her latest infectious, blues-inflected gem “Some Kind of Feeling,” produced by the legendary Kevin Shirley (Journey, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin), is no exception. But before we get to the magical illumination she reveals …
When he’s promised to put people back on the plantation, you don’t go work in the master’s house. And you sure as fuck don’t play Sun City, man. YOU DON’T PLAY SUN CITY. You let Carrie Underwood play the minstrel on her knees for a racist/criminal/anti-American traitor and sex predator. Carrie, understandable that she’d like …
Saturday January 18th was a day people marched for justice all over the country. I attended the Seattle People’s March. I arrived at the rally at Cal Anderson Park in time to hear chants of, abortion is health care before governor elect Bob Ferguson spoke. Bob Ferguson was Washington’s attorney general prior to being elected …
SAVE: SQUANDERERS – If a Body Meet a BodySave LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: SQUANDERERS – “Theme for Viewers At Home”YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: SQUANDERERS – “Theme for Silent Cowboys” Stream | YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: SQUANDERERS – “Theme for Squanderers” Stream | YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: SQUANDERERS – “Theme for Contrails” YouTube SQUANDERERS are the glowingly new—2024 vintage—trio of guitarists Wendy Eisenberg and David Grubbs alongside multi-instrumentalist and legendary producer Kramer. Having begun SQUANDERERS as …
Trump Tower in Chicago, IL (by M.E.) When America elected Donald Trump in November 2016, I thought about suitable music to describe my weariness toward the candidate who lies, bloviates, and blathers on a daily basis. I selected “Maggot Brain” by Funkadelic. https://www.eastportlandblog.com/2017/01/31/funkadelic-maggot-brain-a-song-which-captures-the-trump-era-by-mark-erickson/ Now that he has been re-elected, I am compelled to make another …