BADBADNOTGOOD (Leland Whitty, Chester Hansen and Al Sow) by Ivan Narez BADBADNOTGOOD return to share “Best Left Unsolved,” a bonus track from the Mid Spiral sessions that took place at Valentine Studios in Los Angeles during February 2024. This new, previously unreleased track accompanies the trio’s recent surprise release of the Mid Spiral suite: Chaos, Order and Growth, which features BADBADNOTGOOD members Al Sow, Chester Hansen and Leland …
July 25, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Emerging artist Leonelle returns with “For Me (Say My Name),” another testament to the Ohio native’s breathtaking swirl of pop, R&B, and inventive production. Playing like a broadcast from the sunken place, the new single adds to an intimate oeuvre that includes playful love songs (“F**kin’ Weird”) and personal anthems (“Human Condition”). …
British singer Jorja Smith has today returned with her gorgeous new single, “High”; a slick, house-tinged summer offering, produced by her long-term collaborators DAMEDAME*. Listen HERE. “High is a song I wrote about finding a friend within myself, even through the lows, you have to find the highs.” Jorja states the inspiration behind the single. “I’ve had …
With The Harlem Gospel Travelers‘ new album Rhapsody, the extraordinary vocalists Ifedayo, Dennis Bailey, and George Marage are able to fully explore the entire range of music that influenced them. The follow-up to their acclaimed 2021 release Look Up!, the record is a dive into a lesser-known but hugely important era in the evolution of gospel music. Starting in the mid-1960s, local …
July 25, 2024 – Today, Grammy-winning band The Mavericks release the lyric video for their country-soul-meets-R&B single “Look Around You” feat. Maggie Rose, a highlight from their new album Moon & Stars. Bandleader Raul Malo, who was called “the Roy Orbison of our time” on NPR’s Alt.Latino, recently spoke with NPR’s Weekend Edition about the new record and the origins of the band’s varied …
July 25, 2024 (Santa Monica, California) – Today, ascendant alt-rock/pop artist Towa Bird debuts the playful video for her latest single, “Deep Cut,” dubbed by The New York Times as “victoriously spiteful.” The visual goes a long way to capture the singer, songwriter, and guitarist’s one-of-one personality and talent, both of which are on full display in Towa’s just out debut …
July 25, 2024 – Interscope Records announces the release of ZOO TV – Live In Dublin 1993 EP, out Friday, August 30th. Pre-order it here. The EP features five tracks from one of U2’s two legendary open-air performances at the RDS Arena, Dublin in August 1993, the hometown stop on the European ‘Zooropa’ leg of their worldwide industry-defining …
WATCH HERE PRE-SAVE NEW LO-FI ALBUM DINNER AT MANCINI’S HERE (Los Angeles, CA) July 24, 2024 – The Henry Mancini family continues to celebrate what would have been the late legendary composer’s 100th birthday with the release of “Moon River/Audrey’s Letter.” Watch “Moon River/Audrey’s Letter” HERE The video, directed by Martin Guigui, includes footage from the iconic film Breakfast at Tiffany’s as well as behind-the-scenes …
Photo Credit: Anna Webber July 23, 2024: Today, GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Christian Sands announced Embracing Dawn, his new album out September 27 via Mack Avenue Records. Embracing Dawn trails 2023’s acclaimed Christmas Stories and 2020’s Be Water, of which The New York Times said “Equipped with a crisp but forceful touch, he seems always to be …
Portland, Oregon – 07/19/2024 – Miss Randall is a metal and rock artist with a penchant for pushing past genre boundaries, now taking flight with a powerful new cover of Corrosion of Conformity’s iconic track, “Albatross.” The song, originally released on C.O.C.’s landmark 1994 album “Deliverance,” has become a cornerstone of groove metal, and its riffs …
juracán is a Portland artist who has worked as an independent artist for multiple projects, including his own and as a bassist for musical theater at PCS & Portland Playhouse. He has released an EP, Niño, 2018 and an album Jarineo, 2020, where he navigated genres like ambient and wrote guitar-driven songs. His next EP, Pur’s …
Tacoma’s Jerry Miller, who made his mark in music history as one of rock’s greatest guitarists almost 60 years ago, is dead at 81. Miller was one of the guitarists in Moby Grape, a band with an incredibly vivid, unusual and brief career that began in the mid-late 1960s. A wiki read is advisable if …
Miami, Florida | July 19, 2023 | – Colombia’s newest musical sensation, Venesti, has released his latest single titled “Fanática del Reggaetón.” This song, which blends Afro-dancehall elements, was produced by Milo Beat and features lyrics and direct inspiration from Venesti himself. It is anticipated to become the summer’s hit anthem. “Fanática del Reggaetón” invites you …
July 19, 2024 – Continuing to buzz this summer, Auckland singer-songwriter Will Swinton serves up an upbeat and undeniable new single “Can’t Let Go” out now. This time around, he notably co-wrote and co-produced the track with Peter Fenn [Fred again, Miles Smith, etc.]. Listen HERE via 10K Projects/Capitol Records and watch the self-directed music video HERE. “I wrote ‘Can’t Let Go’ while traveling back and …
Photo Credit: Finn Waring Fresh off her hit “BOYS,” which SZA proclaimed “fire as hell,” flowerovlove returns with “Breaking News” – a shimmering anthem for lovestruck summer nights. Produced by Duck Blackwell (Louis Tomlinson, Icona Pop) and co-written with her close friend Ines Dunn (Maisie Peters, Astrid S), the euphoric track emerged as the singer-songwriter turned to music to express complicated feelings …
Photo Credit: 767Agency Today, Memphis-based, rising indie pop duo Isabella&Sebastian unleashed their new single + video, “Hopscotch.” Airy, saccharine vocals float over an infectious drum beat of whimsy pop wonder, weaving lyrics that detail a strained relationship marked by a desperate yearning for stability and a relentless pursuit of their partner, despite enduring continuous heartbreak. “‘Hopscotch’ describes an on-and-off partner …
Photo Credit: Sam Jones 10 years ago this week, “Weird Al” Yankovic released Mandatory Fun,the first comedy album in history to debut at #1 on the Billboard albums chart. Today, in celebration of that unprecedented feat, Yankovic released his new single and video “Polkamania!,” a medley of some of the biggest and most memorable songs of the last decade. In keeping with Yankovic’s long-standing …
Photo Credit: Rachel Deeb July 19, 2024 — Acclaimed singer, songwriter, producer and performer, Joy Oladokun, releases her new song “DRUGS” today on Amigo Records/Verve Forecast/Republic Records—listen/share HERE. “I wrote ‘DRUGS’ about feeling like my vices weren’t vice-ing hard enough” Oladokun shares of the modern-day anthem. She continues, “I think it became really easy for me to …
July 19, 2024 – Today, the Nashville-based singer/songwriter Abbey Cone releases new single “I Hate Springsteen,” a breakup bop with an electrifying guitar solo from John Osborne of Brothers Osborne. Featuring lyrics like “I love being alone, I hate Springsteen, Texas ain’t home, grass ain’t green,” Cone runs through a list of lies to convince herself that she’s over her ex – …
ArrDee ramps up the summer heat with his huge new single “Different,” out now via Republic Records. Sampling The Shapeshifters’ classic dance anthem “Lola’s Theme,” the infectious track is a statement of intent from one of the UK’s top names as he enters the biggest summer of his career to date. Unfazed by the responsibility of sampling such a …
July 18, 2024 (Miami, FL) – Leading the wave of electro-corridos, Mexican phenomenons LOS ESQUIVEL deliver an electrifying EDM-tinged música mexicana banger titled “ELECTROMORBO” – this time inviting Mexican reggaeton stars Dani Flow and Uzielito Mix. “Electromorbo” is now available on all digital platforms. On “Electromorbo,” the artists exchange fiery verses over woozy synths and hard-hitting percussion as they take a …
Los Angeles, CA (July 18, 2024) – Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist Bodine unveils her latest single and visualizer “X n la espalda X n el cuello” through Trambo Records. The slow, sensual beat was produced by XAY and Blvck95, with lyrics penned by Bodine, capturing a memory from someone in her past. The song delicately explores themes of longing and moving on, as Bodine reflects …
Credit: courtesy of the artist What About You? album pre-order “Saturdays,” available across platforms here Hailing from the Bay Area and helmed by singer/songwriter Grayson Converse, Spooky Mansion has announced their brand new studio album What About You? due out October 31. What About You? is an earnest, love-led record cast in the mores of …
Available across platforms here Credit: Nathan DuCongé The critically acclaimed, rebellious political-punk act Lesibu Grand (pronounced Le-SEE-boo), will release their debut album Triggered on August 16 via Kill Rock Stars. They previously released the politically-charged new wave anthem “Anarchy” and today have revealed new single “Emotional Disguise.” With a gleefully hooky melody underneath turbulent lyrics, …
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LISTEN HERE “ADDICTED 2 YOU” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW – WATCH HERE NEW YORK, NY (July 12, 2024) – Flexing a rare level of versatility and undeniable vibrancy, buzzing Chicago phenom KB Mike presents his anxiously awaited new Euphoria EP out now via Republic Records. Listen to Euphoria EP: HERE This time around KB Mike amplifies the scope of his talents on tape. He showcases the sky-high vocals audiences …
Rosalie James has experienced sensory sensitivities and difficulty managing emotions and social interaction since she was nine years old. She has been treated for severe depression and anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and substance use issues but it wasn’t until January 2023 that she was finally diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. For the first time, she feels …
Magnadur I have been asked to review two groups, Earth Ship and Magnadur. The former hails from Germany. A snippet of its press release described this sludge band “is a literal delight to listen to for fans of slow and heavy with a good sound system. A mighty recommendation for doom metal aficionados with an …
WATCH HERE July 12, 2024 – Today, emerging rapper and singer Lexa Gates releases her highly anticipated track, “I Just Can’t Be Alone,” a poignant exploration of the inner turmoil and contradictions faced in relationships. With soulful production by Billy Lemos (Omar Apollo Still Woozy), jazzy melodies, and Lexa’s signature rap style and smooth, silky vocals, the track offers a raw …
LISTEN HERE New York, NY – July 12, 2024– Today, legendary Grammy-nominated Producer/artist Stanley Brown releases anticipated single “Meant For Me” featuring Christopher Williams, Eric Bellinger and Jason Nelson. Following the massive success of his latest offering, the Grammy and NAACP Award nominated single “God Is Good” featuring Gospel legends Karen Clark Sheard, Hezekiah Walker and Kierra Sheard, Brown has returned with yet another massive …