BRIAN LOPEZ SHARES NEW SINGLE + VISUALIZER FOR “ROAD TO AVALON” FEAT. KT TUNSTALL  + ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM TIDAL OUT JUNE 23

Alternative indie-rock artist Brian Lopez (Calexico, XIXA) shares his latest single “Road To Avalon,” with a special guest feature and longtime friend KT Tunstall. Tapping into the memory of shared exploration and experiences between the friends around Glastonbury Festival many moons ago, the waltz-leaning single narrates an escape into the unknown corners of your mind in the name of trust …

Mystic Marley Exudes Powerful “Energy”

Youthful, yet mature in thoughts and sound, daughter of Grammy award winning songwriter, singer and producer Stephen Marley and granddaughter of the late king of Reggae, Bob Marley, Mystic Marley is set to release her single titled “Energy“. Her sultry, distinctive tone in “Energy” is a signature sound, which allows Mystic Marley to connect with listeners on a …

POP ARTIST AND CURRENT MISS MUSIC CITY, CASSANDRA, RELEASES INSPIRATIONAL NEW SINGLE “LOVE YOU BACK”

Pop singer/songwriter and current Miss Music City, Cassandra (Pinataro), recently released her newest single called “Love You Back.” You can listen to the song HERE! With inspirational lyrics like you’re more than voices in your head, words that someone else has said, Cassandra’s positivity is shining a bright light on a dark subject that our country is currently experiencing. …

SLIMERONI RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “TRUST ISSUES”

Rising female rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, Slimeroni, has released a new single and music video titled “Trust Issues.”  The new release comes hot on the heels of the rapper’s electrifying performances at SXSW and the release of her last single “Rockstar“, which garnered high praise from Rolling Stone, HipHopDx, Lyrical Lemonade and more. “Trust Issues” continues the streak of Slimeroni’s relentless confidence, unique style, …

Rory McBride wants you to stay cool and “Stay Blue”

29-year-old singer/poet Rory McBride has just released the first track of his upcoming EP Sonic Lullaby. The track “Stay Blue” dropped on V13, who stated it is “All together, alluring and elegantly effortless, ‘Stay Blue’ offers a delicious divided moodiness, half melancholic and half expectant.” If you are a fan of Dylan’s “Don’t Look Back” or early Leonard …

Summer Walker Announces New Project ‘CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP’ At Dreamville Festival

 (April 2, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA) – During her stellar performance at 2023’s Dreamville Festival, the empress of modern-day R&B, Summer Walker (LVRN/Interscope Records), announced that her forthcoming effort CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE EP will drop May 19th. CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFEEP is the sequel to Summer’s 2019 release, CLEAR, which served as a four-track offering and a prelude …

The 1st album by indie Australian outfit, Dennish, “AFTER THE CLOUDS” takes you on a journey of self growth, acceptance, love and moving ahead

Welcome to East Portland Blog, Dennish! We’ve been waiting for you! There’s something about this light-hearted family band from Perth, Australia that encapsulates the outsider-pop FUN FACTOR we’ve been looking for! They describe themselves in this way, “Dennish ~ A family bonding and growing through music. Inspired to share, spread fun and laughter with the …

Ryuichi Sakamoto, legendary film composer, co-founder of Yellow Magic Orchestra, is dead at 71, by Steve Stav

He was a favorite “ice breaker,” or conversation starter, of mine during my career as a music journalist. Invoke this composer’s name, and I’d get a foot in the door. Thomas Dolby once told me the story that I’d long wanted to hear – how the two met, and ultimately collaborated. Peter Murphy recalled playing …

Jehovah Shalom Acapella’s new album, EL Shaddai, is almost as lovely as the angel songs to come

Jehovah Shalom Acapella are a powerful gospel sextet from Uganda who have been blessed to present their songs with pristine delicacy and the most colorful tonal palette seemingly possible on earth. Listen closely. It is a gift. “Freely you have received, freely give…” – Matthew 10:8 NIV https://www.facebook.com/Jehovahshalomaccapella

JERMAINE DUPRI & CURREN$Y RECRUIT T.I. FOR NEW SINGLE “NEVER FALL OFF” FROM ANTICIPATED EP ‘FOR MOTIVATIONAL USE ONLY’

Atlanta, GA (March 31, 2023) – With the release of their highly anticipated EP For Motivational Use Only right around the corner on April 4th, Grammy® Award-winning producer, songwriter, and rapper Jermaine Dupri and New Orleans-based rapper and founder of Jet Life Recordings Curren$y unveil a brand new single entitled “Never Fall Off” featuring award-winning rap mogul T.I., available today. Listen to “Never Fall Off” …

Surrealist blues poet and community organizer aja monet announces debut album, shares heavy “castaway” video

Surrealist blues poet and community organizer aja monet has announced her debut album when the poems do what they do is set for release June 9th via drink sum wtr, a new Secretly Canadian imprint. As previewed by the recently released piece “the devil you know,” and the newly shared “castaway,” the album’s thematic origins center around Black resistance, love, and the inexhaustible quest …

“Deseándote”: Nath and Ryan Castro present a new song that honors the original reggaetón from Medellín

Miami, Florida| March 30, 2023| Nath, one of the rising stars of La Industria Inc., is releasing “Deseándote” on March 30th, a highly anticipated single featuring paisa singer Ryan Castro that urban music fans in Medellín, Colombia, and around the world have been waiting for. “Deseándote” is now available on all digital platforms, along with its …

SID SRIRAM – RENOWNED BOLLYWOOD PLAYBACK STAR – SHARES NEW SINGLE “DO THE DANCE” VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS

PHOTO CREDIT: TONY KAKBADZE March 31, 2023 –Singer, songwriter, performer, and Bollywood playback star, Sid Sriram shares new single “Do The Dance” out now via Def Jam Recordings. Produced by Ryan Olson (Gayngs, Poliça) with support from Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), the song serves as a first taste of a forthcoming debut English-language album from Sriram coming soon. Listen to “Do The Dance” HERE. Sid Sriram …

ELEPHANTE, STEPHANIE POETRI, AND ZHANG YANQI TEAM UP FOR GROOVY NEW SINGLE “NO EXPLANATIONS”

Asian-American producer Elephante, Indonesian singer-songwriter Stephanie Poetri, and Chinese singer Zhang Yanqi have come together for a pop-disco influenced new single “No Explanations,” available now on all streaming platforms. Stephanie’s clear, sweet tones pair perfectly with Zhang Yanqi’s lower register that carries across the track with it a hint of huskiness. Both layer flawlessly on top of Elephante’s smooth and …

Vancouver’s Glass Forest Reflects Relational Honesty in New Single “Can’t Just Walk Away”

Vancouver-based Glass Forest is an indie-pop group composed of Nick Owen (vocals/keys), Stephen Clarke (bass/beats) and Abby Wale (vocals). They have gained a reputation for euphoric live shows that blend electronic dance elements with atmospheric soundscapes. Their debut EP is anticipated in May 2023. “Can’t Just Walk Away” was written about the emotional hardships following the fallout of a previous relationship; specifically, between band …

BLOODY CIVILIAN DROPS “I DON’T LIKE YOU,” BRAND NEW SINGLE AVAILABLE TODAY VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS/0207 DEF JAM UK

March 31, 2023 – Bloody Civilian, the Nigerian singer/producer/storyteller who hit a worldwide nerve with her fierce debut single + video, “How To Kill A Man,” strikes back with “I Don’t Like You,” her brand new single available today via Def Jam Recordings/0207 Def Jam UK.   An upbeat, fiercely energetic Afro/pop anthem, “I Don’t Like You” will be included on ANGER MANAGEMENT, Bloody Civilian’s upcoming EP, set for release …

The Salt Collective, ‘LIFE’ produced by the dB’s Chris Stamey with Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Matthew Sweet, Juliana Hatfield, Richard Lloyd and Mountain Goats

The Salt Collective releases the power pop supergroup’s beautiful mystery LIFE on May 5, 2023 An immensely collaborative new album has miraculously brought together an international “supergroup” joining SALT and their guests Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Matthew Sweet, Juliana Hatfield, Richard Lloyd (Television), Anton Barbeau, Susan Cowsill (Cowsills), Mitch Easter, Matt Douglas (Mountain Goats), Chris Stamey, Peter Holsapple, Gene …

Ulrika Berg Shares Debut Album

Ulrika Berg is an artist/singer/writer/producer based in west London, originally from Stockholm, Sweden. She arrived on the music scene last year with debut single “Stay Queen” and hasn’t looked back since. After a busy 2022 with several releases under her belt, the emerging star has now revealed her self-titled debut album. The album features new …

DAMOYEE shares fears on “phobia”, new ethereal folk-r&b song about facing your fears to embrace love

Photo credit: DAMOYEE March 29, 2023 – Today,  DAMOYEE [Duh-Moi-Yay] – singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and TikTok creator releases a devastatingly personal new folk-r&b track “phobia,” the fourth single  in the new era of DAMOYEE. Her unique r&b-pop sound has garnered critical acclaim from the likes of PAPER, Consequence, American Songwriter, FLOOD and more. Listen to “phobia” here  +  watch official lyric …

Alt-rock/indie duo The Manic Boys And Girls Club announce EP + share single “We’ll Be Fine”

Photo credit: Anthony Manieri Today, Toronto, ON-based duo The Manic Boys And Girls Club announce their self-titled EP due out July 13. Alongside the announcement, the band shares a brand new taste of the project with single and video “We’ll Be Fine” out everywhere now. The track explores the process of forgiving oneself for past mistakes and wasted time and offers a much-needed sense …