Meernaa – Better Part, Thinking of You

On their first full-length release, Heart Hunger, Oakland-based Meernaa–Carly Bond (vocals, guitar), Rob Shelton (keys), Doug Stuart (bass), and Andrew Maguire (drums, percussion)–plumbs the depths of indigo waters. Celestial and soulful, Meernaa’s songs manage to remain grounded in the natural world. Native Cat Recordings will release their highly-anticipated album on 6/14/2019. These songs are reckonings; they are revelations of secrets; they are …

Mal Élevé – Jamais Fatigué

If you watch only one French-German ska music video filmed in West Africa with dancing amputees this year, let it be this one. In English, the title means “never tired…” „Jamais Fatigué“ is not only the new single by French-German singer Mal Élevé, „Jamais Fatigué“ – „never tired“ – is a battle cry. With the second song from his …

Zikai – Beach Day

Swedish singer songwriter, Zikai has released video for recent single ‘Beach Day’. Complimenting the track, the Chris Isaac ‘Wicked Games’ inspired video see’s Zikai taking a day on the beach, frolicking in the sun, sea and sand with her love (Hugo Jimenez). Directed by John Nordling (nominated European Film Awards, won Kristallen – Swedish TV Awards), the video was shot …

Philip Bailey – Billy Jack

“Can’t be no fun, to be shot with a hand gun…” Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire fires up a jazzy (it’s on Verve) version of a Curtis Mayfield song. This is a great one. Listen up. Philip Bailey, the legendary falsetto voice, Grammy Award winner and co-founder of Earth, Wind & Fire announces …

The Claim – Journey

Just a few months after the reissue of their seminal ‘Boomy Tella’ LP, Britain’s THE CLAIM are back with their first original material since 1992. This reunion has them active as ever, writing and recording new material, filming their Brexit-inspired ‘Journey’ video, and gigging. Finally tomorrow brings the release of their long-awaited album ‘The New Industrial Ballads’. The Spill Magazine writes, “It …

Soften – Neon Demon

So tasty. So subtle. This is a beautiful song and video. Give it a watch. “Always looking to broaden his horizons, Soften this time worked with foreign talents and shot his new video in the USA.” http://instagram.com/soften.ch http://facebook.com/softenofficial http://www.soften.ch

Chris Orrick – Out to Sea

Out To Sea by Chris Orrick Detroit political Hip-Hop artist Chris Orrick has officially released Out To Sea. The album includes tracks like “Funny Things,” an ode to the feeling of doubt one experiences while watching our country go into a seemingly downward spiral, as well as something seemingly more light-hearted like “Liquor Store Hustle.” …

Abrina – “Toda Tuya” feat. Frankie J

After the release of her captivating new single, “Toda Tuya” feat. Frankie J, Abrinahas dropped a stunning visual to capture the essence of the track. Shot in Malibu,Abrina is taken on a journey through an eerie forest unsure as to where the path will take her. After walking through a mysterious door, Abrina is led into an enchanting dimension …

Alyssa Trahan – Petty

Great new tune from Alyssa Trahan, “Petty,” as in “you ain’t Tom, so don’t be Petty…” Alyssa Trahan’s newest release “Petty” is an upbeat and wickedly catchy modern country tune. It pays homage to legendary artist, Tom Petty, both lyrically and sonically, drawing influence from his song titles and signature instrumentation. The song was written …

hundredmillionthousand – 1

If you have a second, please listen to this short and quite excellent piece of art music that was sent to our lowly East Portland Blog. Also, please read the composer’s email to me. I love his confidence.   hi East Portland Blog, “1” will be on the playlist for humankind leaving planet Earth. my …

Yonatan Gat To Tour West Coast With New 7-Piece Band | Including Native American Group The Eastern Medicine Singers and Swans’ Christopher Pravdica

A Yonatan Gat live show is or should be a bucket list item for every true, undefeated, honest, unsatiated, seeking, lurking, living and loving music fan out there (FULL STOP). He’s touring the west coast of America and BROOKLYN soon and the shows are listed below. You know who you are. You know you need …

5 Seconds Of Summer – Easier

 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) explore rich sonic textures and rhythms – and reach exhilarating vocal heights – on their new single, “Easier.” The track, which marks the band’s first release since signing to Interscope Records, was produced by Andrew Watt, Louis Bell and Charlie Puth. Grant Singer (The Weeknd, Lorde) directed the mind-bending official video. Listen to “Easier”HERE. View the video HERE. Says lead …

JNY HZD – Flying

This is incendiary instrumental guitar BIG rock from Chester, U.K. for which the title says it all. Great stuff, give it a listen. There’s an anthemic feel good vibe here which is all too rare at the moment, absolutely no pretence, think Big Country mixed with The Darkness and TURN IT UP! https://jny-hzd.com https://www.facebook.com/johnnyhzd/ https://twitter.com/johnny_hzd …

Rema – Dumebi

Telling the tale of teenage love and the heartache often attached to it, the visual sees Rema trying to express his love for Dumebi, even though she is in a relationship with his friend. Directed by Ademola Falomo, a videographer who’s previously worked on campaigns for Nike and Puma as well as with fellow Nigerian …

Shenseea – Blessed

Los Angeles, CA — May 22nd, 2019 — It’s a big day for dancehall with the news of ‘Jamaican Dancehall Princess,’ and rising artist, Shenseea signing to Rich Immigrants/Interscope Records, a joint venture headed by acclaimed Jamaican producer Rvssian. The twenty-two year old celebrated the signing by releasing her debut label single titled “Blessed” which also premiered as Zane Lowe’s “World …