Meet OGRE, a Portland-based, drum and bass, noise-rock duo who have been playing the local live show circuit for a solid year now. Their LARGE sound has been described by peers and innocent bystanders alike as being “a combination of raucous fun and high concept, with a tinge of zaniness.” “Here at OGRE LLC,” says …
November 1, 2022: Today, the GRAMMY-winning songwriter Dan Wilson released the official video for “Red Light,” which was co-written with Jenny Owen Youngs and Ethan Gruska. The song appears on Wilson’s recently released EP Dancing On The Moon, his first collection of solo material since his 2017 album Re-Covered and follows his band Semisonic’s first …
The harmonious trio of Elliot Cole, Fiona Gillespie and the Makaris ensemble present a fascinating audio-visual trip for the senses in ‘Tam Lin’, a Celtic-Baroque folktale rock opera, set on All Hallow’s Eve. Produced by Kevin Eikenburg and Four Ten Media, this period video was filmed at St. Mary’s on Grand in NYC. This 17th-century ballad and fairy tale from the Scottish Borders is newly told …
KYTLY’s latest single, “Begin Again,” is sparse indie-rock confessional from her forthcoming album, Detours And Exits, out October 13. Produced by Fountains of Wayne’s Brian Young (Jesus and Mary Chain, The Posies) and featuring a cast of musicians from Afghan Whigs, Jesus And Mary Chain, Brian Wilson’s band, Fountains of Wayne, if you’re going to start over, this …
Gutsy Riiver Brukes adds another hit to her expanding repertoire of hooky songs. Following on from the success of her debut album, ‘Reformed Soul’, comes the first of some fabulous, soul infused rock as she releases her latest single, ‘Blue Monday’. “No one is infallible, including those who do us wrong. We cannot force someone …
Bailey James’ new single, “Better Angels,” gives the audience a beautifully crafted, soft and melancholic melody as the young songstress discusses mistakes made and finally finds peace amidst grief. The song initially made a splash and landed James as a finalist in the prestigious 2022 John Lennon Songwriting Contest. As the song’s mournful electric guitars and James’ sultry …
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October 28, 2022 — (Hollywood, CA) — Today, fast-rising British phenomenon Mae Muller shares her brand-new single and video “I Just Came To Dance” — go HERE to listen, and watch the video HERE. A gorgeous piece of pop escapism, the dance-floor-ready track once again showcases the captivating vocals and larger-than-life personality Mae has previously brought to smash hits like “Better Days” — a collaboration with NEIKED and Polo G that …
October 28th, 2022 (Nashville, TN): Singer-songwriter Jenna DeVries releases new single “Drunk Girls” alongside country star Harper Grae. The single is now available on all digital streaming platforms, and the official music video is now available for viewing here. Having a passion for music at a young age, Jenna DeVries is a woman who has found her home within …
October 28, 2022 – Santa Monica, CA – Today, Seattle upstart Highway returns with the vibe-heavy new single “We Can Go,” which features production from Internet Money co-founder Nick Mira. Listen HERE via Victor Worldwide/Geffen Records. Arriving on the heels of the woozy, Kurt Cobain-inspired “No Guitar,” the rapper showcases his ability to conjure emotions through a combination of impressionistic lyrics and earworm melodies. “Been here before, …
Nigerian singer/producer Bloody Civilian releases her debut single HTKAM. Written and produced by Bloody herself, the track is available to stream/purchase below. LISTEN TO HOW TO KILL A MAN HERE Born and raised in Abuja before relocating to Lagos, Bloody is a storyteller before anything. Using her work to platform African art and history, she …
Often called “LA’s Greatest Songwriter” by East Portland Blog, Caley Rose continues her flight to stardom with a new song– a “spooky one,” she says– called “Honest Woman.” Follow Caley on Spotify • Apple Music • Youtube
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country Music Hall of Fame’s newest inductee and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Jerry Lee Lewis has passed away at age 87. Lewis, also known as “The Killer” a rock and country music pioneer died Friday, October 28, at his home near Memphis, Tennessee. A trailblazing pianist, Lewis helped popularize …
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA – On Sunday October 23rd, at the Pacific Palms Resort, Fixn’ Fidos’ 2nd annual day of fundraising featured the same winning elements: a golf tournament, a talent show and a late afternoon gala featuring a red carpet and music by Trevan. This year, the event was attended by an even more …
“Escape from the Underplay” is a deft, K-jazz masterwork. In the words of Suwon Yim, “I have always been told that I lack confidence and shy by nature. This led fear to voice my thoughts and feelings through music. This is the real me but I decided to be out of my comfort zone. Enjoy the …
Behold Portland angular rockers Forty Feet Tall, who released their rage- filled EP BOIL on September 23rd via Magnetic Moon. Prior to the release of the EP, the band revealed videos for their exploding lead single “BOIL,” and their crazed/chaotic track “On & On & On.” BOIL, harnesses the adrenaline and angst that being cooped …
Photo Credit: Fernando Aceves Antonio Sánchez will continue his tour in support of SHIFT (Bad Hombre Vol. II) on November 11th at Portland’s Jack London Revue. The dates will find him and his band Bad Hombre along both American coasts, highlighted by stops at Brooklyn’s Sultan Room, UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance in Los Angeles, CA, Yoshi’s in Oakland, CA, and two nights at Seattle, …
Suddenly it’s feast or famine time for Seattle concerts. Friday night was the Woggles and Sunday night it was the Horrorpops at El Corazon. The Horrorpops are a psychobilly trio originating from Denmark but now based in the US. The band consists of Patricia Day on lead vocals and standup bass, Kim Nekroman (who also …
After catching covid on a recent overseas trip and being too sick to leave my house, I really hoped I’d feel well enough by October 14 to head south to Slim’s Last Chance to see the Woggles with Girl Trouble opening. The gods were looking out for me because I was feeling much better and …
The Cordial Sins are known for their delectable meld of shoegaze, harmonious indie rock and a snarling hint of grunge, having shared their electrifying performance on stages with the likes of The Breeders, Foals, Wolf Alice and more. Today, The Cordial Sins drop thegritty, explosive single, “Dog Days,” the band’s first release since 2019. It was written on the edge …
NEW YORK, NY (OCTOBER 14, 2022) – Capping off a banner year with even more heat, St. Louis’s hottest new voice Big Boss Vette serves up a brand new single and video entitled “Pretty Girls Walk” today via Beatstaz/Amigo Records/Republic Records. Listen to “Pretty Girls Walk”—HERE. Watch the music video for “Pretty Girls Walk”—HERE. On the track, an off-kilter bass line thumps through quirky …
They hired actors as cops driving police vehicles, journalists, … arriving at the crime scene. Hence the title “Break the Wall”, as in “the fourth wall.” About Rodeo Flip: In his own words, “I received my schooling in music for over a decade by one of Belgium’s best session musicians. I’m trained in music theory, drums, …
BRIT award nominated pop-rap duo A1 X J1 release their brand new single ‘Don’t Lie’ featuring seventeen year-old rapper Nemzzz. Listen to ‘Don’t Lie’ here / watch the video here. Back with another one of their unique takes on reinventing celebrated anthems, A1 X J1 come correct with a fresh take on Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ in the new single ‘Don’t …
Jane’s Party are on a course from campus cover band to revered indie rock outfit with a still-growing pile of achievements and accolades propelling their rise. “It’s Been Years” is a song about reflecting on a past version of one’s-self, as if peering through a window in time and reliving moments from a previous life. …
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music singer-songwriter Whitney Miller is excited to release the new music video for her current single, “Diamond Country.” Miller, after being crowned Miss Texas and Miss United States, the former kickboxing commentator and MMA fighter knew there were many things she enjoyed in life and music was at the top of …
While the name STANY might not be familiar at first, the producer/DJ has been working behind the scenes closely with DJ Snake and others, contributing to worldwide hits like “Let Me Love You” (Justin Bieber) “Taki Taki” (Selena Gomez, Cardi B & Ozuna) and so many more. STANY is finally striking it on his own and …
PHOTO CREDIT: Furmaan Ahmed & Vasso Vu Lolo Zouaï is rounding out an incredible year with the release of her new album, PLAYGIRL, out now via Keep It On The Lolo / RCA Records. Lolo’s unique blend of y2k-esque RnB, hyper-pop and West Coast hip-hop creates the perfect backdrop for the PLAYGIRL lifestyle. On the new album Zouaï explains: “This whole album is about …
Portland creative sadeyes has had a busy year- after the release of his debut album and two EP’s to follow, the prolific artist still has more music on the horizon. Today, he shares a suave new single titled “dropout” that finds him venturing from lo-fi into cloud-rap with a menacing track featuring a loop of twinkly keys infused …
Photo Credit: Jibril Yassin Today, poolblood (she/they), the musical nom-de-plume of Toronto’s Maryam Said, announced their debut album mole, out January 13, 2023 via Next Door Records (The Weather Station, Ada Lea, Charlotte Cornfield, Patrick Holland, Hua Li 化力, etc.). To accompany the announcement, poolblood also shared the wistful, country pop single “shabby” alongside a self-shot video starring their close friends and creative collaborators Shamir and Drew Harmon — who played guitar and drums on the track …