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 …
Heading over to Wonder Ballroom, I was stopped short by the enthusiastic line of fans waiting for doors. It seemed like everyone was talking about Sun Room and how excited they were to see them. Everytime the filler music would stop for a few seconds fans would begin screaming in anticipation of Sun Room, finally the filler …
Rikas’ new video “Up All Night” was filmed in a Walmart in Austin during their US debut at SXSW- it’s a fun one! The single was co-produced by Rado, “one of indie rock’s most in-demand producers” (Billboard). “Up All Night” captures the joy in losing sleep over a new love, with lovesick lyrics and staccato keyboard …
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 …
Hollywood is a dark electronic piece that had its first lines written at the start of 2022 after the artist, Mango In Euphoria, spent the night at a hotel with a producer from Los Angeles. L.A was a city she was always attracted to, in a weird way, but low-key felt dangerous to her soul.The most amazing, …
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. …
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, …
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 …
(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 …
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 …
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 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
If a band announces it’s disbanding, but that the frontman and keyboardist will form a new band of the same name, has it really broken up? The Cat Empire, a joyous dance band from Down Under, did just that in September 2021, with most of the members who’d played with the band since its formation …
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” …
This is beautiful new tuneage. It sounds and looks like she’s walking on clouds in a giant soap bubble. Trippy. I’ve never seen or heard suchlike before. LISTEN HERE
Societys Demon was born in Meriden, CT, Raised in Atlanta, GA, Societys Demon started writing music at age 7. He’s did a song with 6lack when he was 15 before 6lack blew up. societys Demon music is therapy for him. He hopes that’s he can help others like hisself. Societys Demon took a trip to …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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-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 …
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 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 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 …
(March 29, 2023 – Los Angeles, CA) – Interscope Records’ Jordan Ward takes viewers on a stroll down memory lane in the official music video for the alt-influenced “BUSSDOWN,” premiering today. In the music video, the R&B sensation cruises through his neighborhood and reflects on both simpler, carefree days and his dreams of future success. …
Credit: Juan Patino March 29, 2023: Today, the acclaimed New York-based singer, songwriter and pianist Jon Regen released a cover of the song “Satisfied Mind,” his first new music in three years, and the title track to his upcoming new album due out this summer that features luminaries like Ron Carter, Rob Thomas and Pino Pallandino.Last …
Sad you missed Too Much Joy‘s return to the stage last October? Or maybe you were there, and want to relive it? Well, how about a New Too Much Joy Concert Film! See here: https://links.propellersoundrecordings.com/TooMuchJoyWPWW Great news: now you can possess a lovely, professionally shot and mixed video of the band’s complete, 90 minute set at 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 …
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 …