This video will put a smile on your face. This is a cover of the Stadler Bros. “Flowers on the Wall.” Please note that this vid has 858,000 views, a testament to it’s instant likability. This old country tune was brought back into popular culture by the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino’s fascinating 1994 film, “Pulp …
London-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Maya Delilah has released “Look At The State Of Me Now,” the lead single from her forthcoming debut album due out next year via Blue Note/Capitol. The poignant new song is a collaboration with Aquilo’s Ben Fletcher and Tom Higham who co-wrote, produced, and recorded the song in their London studio with Maya on guitar and vocals, …
Today, rising singer/songwriter Mina Okabe returns with her euphoric new single “Strong.” Out now via Capitol Records, “Strong” spotlights the Danish-Japanese star’s talent for dreaming up perfectly breezy pop songs with true emotional depth. Stream “Strong” via Capitol Records HERE. The second song released from her forthcoming album, “Strong” finds Okabe joining forces with multi-platinum hitmaker Leroy Clampitt — a two-time GRAMMY® nominated producer/songwriter who’s worked with superstars like Dua …
Today, legendary MC Talib Kweli and fellow Black Star veteran J. Rawls have shared a new single “Native Sons.” The new track comes ahead of a new collaborative album from the two Hip Hop greats, The Confidence Of Knowing, out September 13 via Javotti Media and Fat Beats Distribution. Like many of their peers, Talib Kweli and J. Rawls have been heavily influenced by the Native Tongues crew …
Today, GRAMMY-Award Winning powerhouse singer/songwriter and multi-hyphenate actress Coco Jones releases her highly anticipated second single “Sweep It Up” via High Standardz/Def Jam Recordings – listen HERE. Watch visualizer HERE. The ear-popping, anthemic track comes on the heels of Jones’s first single “Here We Go (Uh Oh),” which was released this past May. Listen to “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” HERE and watch …
Today, Globally renowned French DJ and multi-platinum producer DJ Snake releases new single “Complicated” featuring GRAMMY-Award nominated R&B sensation Fridayy. Listen HERE via Interscope Records. “Tell me what you want,” Fridayy croons soulfully as the after-hours track ramps up. “Please don’t make it complicated, why do you gotta complicate it?” The tempo rises as the song approaches its hypnotic chorus: “Don’t know why you’re driving me crazy, …
Rising music star Venesti proudly announces the release of his latest single, “Decirte Adiós.” This new track, a significant milestone in his artistic journey, is presented under the AP Global Music label. “Decirte Adiós” is a musical creation crafted by Venesti in collaboration with Osman Music and Omar Stiven Osorio (Seven), with production by Milo …
After stringing together formidable features this year, platinum Alabama rapper Rylo Rodriguez (Glass Window Entertainment/Motown Records) returns with his new video “85 Cutlass.” Directed by Jordan White, Rylo doesn’t run away from his problems, addressing fair-weather friends, his responsibilities to his city, and more as he ventures from the studio to his house. “I done …
Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet is an NYC-based pop-rock/pop-punk collective. Composed of singer and songwriter Brea Fournier, guitarist Ben Shanblatt, drummer Sophia Bondi, and bassist Noah Rosner, their sound has been described as “Paramore, but in the ’80s” and “Joan Jett attitude meets Joni Mitchell lyricism.” In February of 2024, the band released their …
August 16, 2024 – Today, Academy Award and 13-time GRAMMY-winner Lady Gaga and 15-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars teamed up to release their new single “Die With a Smile” – listen here and watch the official music video co-directed by Bruno Mars here. “Die With a Smile” marks the first collaboration for the duo, bringing together their innate musicality …
I once went on a date with Charles R. Cross – often known as “Charley.” It was the first time we’d formally met – though he’d said hello to me in passing, maybe once. I was a regular contributor to The Rocket, coming by once a week or two to pitch assignments or drop some …
[Seattle, WA] August 12th, 2024 Pearl Jam has released a new live music video for their current single “Wreckage”, filmed at their May 16th Las Vegas show. The single, along with the first release and title track “Dark Matter” went #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, marking the first time Pearl Jam has accomplished consecutive #1’s on the …
On Nick Gamer’s website it says that his music is “where the influence of Lucinda Williams and The Byrds’ ‘Sweetheart of the Rodeo’ manifests in poetic lyrics that offer emotional complexity as varied as the region’s [the Pacific Northwest] rugged beauty and as potent as nostalgia that forces a head-on reckoning with the past,” and …
Love Spells is the debut album from Death Doula, a dusky Art-Rock band from Portland, Oregon. The new album was recorded at Jackpot Studios by Adam Lee (Built to Spill, Sleater-Kinney) and mixed by Bob Cheek, (Deftones, Band of Horses). It’s being released as a digital download and via streaming platforms by Death Doula Records on …
LOS ANGELES, CA – August 9, 2024 – Today, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, two-time Grammy® Award-winning Hip-Hop icon, Kennedy Center Honoree, actor, author, NAACP Image Award winner, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder and CEO of Rock The Bells, LL COOL J released his sexy new single, “Proclivities” featuring chart-topping rapper Saweetie. This electrifying track combines LL COOL …
NEW YORK, NY (August 9, 2024) – Making a bold return, multi-platinum sensation Lil Tecca serves up his brand new single and music video “TASTE” out now via Galactic Records/Republic Records. Listen to “TASTE” HERE. Watch the music video HERE. Most importantly, it heralds the arrival of his anxiously awaited fourth full-length album, PLAN A, which follows 2023’s TEC, which marked his fourth consecutive Top …
August 9, 2024 – Today, Queens native, emerging rapper and singer, Lexa Gates releases “Provider” a heartfelt and relatable track that captures the relentless effort of working tirelessly to support one’s family. Her signature confident cadences weave seamlessly over evocative production, while self-assured lyricism and style sheds light on the often-overlooked struggle of an artist providing through their …
Aug. 9, 2024 – Today, Nashville-based band Brother Elsey has shared their new single “Blameless Blue” via River House Artists. Produced by Drew Long (KALEO, Judah & The Lion), the soaring new song grapples with today’s fickle dating culture and arrives with a behind-the-scenes music video that showcases Brother Elsey’s electric on-stage performances. Watch the Official “Blameless Blue” Video via YouTube Stream “Blameless Blue” “‘Blameless …
SNOW PATROL today (August 8th) release new single “All” via Republic Records. It is the third song to be shared from the Northern Irish band’s forthcoming new album The Forest Is The Path, which is set for release on September 13th and marks their eagerly awaited return after six years, following 2018’s Wildness. Speaking about the new single, Gary Lightbody says, “All was written …
Photo credit: Sean Loaney Dean Lewis has given us another taste of his hotly anticipated third studio album, The Epilogue, out Friday October 18th, with Dean teaming up with US singer-songwriter Sasha Alex Sloan for the release of a heart-warming love song, “Rest.” Out today, “Rest” is the new single from The Epilogue which is available to pre-order/pre-save now from here. The album release will be supported …
Culture Wars: Caleb Contreras, Dillon Randolph, David Grayson, Josh Stirm, Alex DuganPhoto Credit: Moyo Olyelola Thursday, August 8 – Today, Austin based alt-rock band Culture Wars release new single “Slowly” off of their upcoming debut album. Made up of lead singer Alex Dugan, Caleb Contreras, Dillon Randolph, David Grayson and Josh Stirm, Culture Wars have already begun stirring …
Photo credit: Aidan Cullen Today, Katy Perry unveiled her new single, “LIFETIMES,” a shimmering, high-octane reflection on the infinity of love. The song is from her new album, 143, which will be released on September 20 via Capitol Records. Listen to “LIFETIMES,” HERE. Complementing the summertime vibe of the song, the official video directed by Stillz (Bad Bunny, Rosalía) was shot in …
One of music’s most exciting new artists, beabadoobee has been on a stratospheric rise with her flawless output of confessional bedroom pop songs and a dedicated Gen-Z fanbase. Her critically acclaimed 2020 debut album Fake It Flowers established her as a one of music’s most buzzed-about talents, earned her a late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! performing standout hit “Care,” and …
In a whirlwind of sonic serendipity, Portland psychedelic gaze-wave outfit Sun Atoms present their new 2-track single ‘Take This Love’ with B-side ‘And The Lion Saw The UFO’, released via Little Cloud Records digitally and on 7-inch vinyl. These songs offer a sonic odyssey to a realm of pure musical enchantment. The fun continues in the clever sci-fi video, created by Bradley Tuazon at Oregon’s world-famous Airplane Home. Sun …
“Hugo Largo remains one of the freshest and most contemporary groups of our time. These songs are sweet lullabies for a troubled world.” – Michael Stipe August 7, 2024 – Today, “great lost band of post-punk” (Louder Than War) Hugo Largo are releasing remastered versions of “Martha” and “Turtle Song” from their 1989 LP Mettle for the first time ever on streaming. Mettle was originally released …
Photo credit: Hwa-JeenNa Today, Grand Rapids, Michigan based indie rock band The Crane Wives share hypnotizing, healing track and lyric video “Scars” out everywhere now. The self-produced, rousing fifth studio album Beyond Beyond Beyond is due out September 6 and available for pre-order now.The band is currently on tour in the Western U.S. and will celebrate the new album on release day with a show …
Today, South African-born, NYC/Dublin-based folk-rock musician Tuelo shares promising, soothing track & official video “Bitter Weeping” out everywhere now. The sweet acoustic guitar-led tune reads like a diary entry made public–with self-encouragement, insecurities and candid thoughts and feelings on full display. The artist’s defiant second studio album Regarding My Heart is due out September 27 and available for pre-order now. With her most refined, self-assured sound …
(Photo Credit: Carlos Maidana) New York, NY (August 6, 2024) – Twanguero is Spanish-born, Los Angeles-based exploratory guitarist Diego Garcia and his band. The outfit will release their escapist and subtly nostalgic seventh album, Panamerica on September 27 via Cosmica Artists. Today Twanguero released his version of the Rubén Fuentes’ classic “La Bikina” — more inspired by …
YESSIE, a Guatemalan newcomer, is ready to establish herself as one of the emerging figures in today’s urban-pop music scene. With songs inspired by everyday life, joys, and hardships, she is capturing the attention of many at an international level. Having broken into the music industry with hits like “Ruleta,” in collaboration with salsa singer Jonathan Moly, “Donde Sea,” and “Perreo …
Aug. 2, 2024 – Today, Los Angeles-based vocalist, composer and songwriter Michael Mayo has announced his second studio album Fly, due out October 4 via Mack Avenue Records / Artistry Music. On Fly, Mayo creates from the heart without filter or pretense, allowing his voice to transmit raw emotion above an ever-evolving backdrop of jazz, neo-soul and R&B. Along with the announcement, he …