LISTEN HERE | WATCH HERE Today, emerging Philadelphia rapper D Sturdy teamed up with New York’s Fivio Foreign for his first single of 2023, “Against The Word” out now via Stack or Starve Records/Def Jam Recordings. Arriving alongside the single is a cinematic visual that features D Sturdy taking Fivio Foreign to his hometown in Philly’s Abbotsford Projects. …
New York, NY (March 9, 2023) – Irish artist Talos today releases a brand new single, “Solarr” – a searing, sweeping electronic epic that showcases a fresh, muscular sound from the Irish artist, but one that is still undeniably Talos, thanks to that distinctive, magical vocal. Talos on Solarr: “This song was an outpouring. It was a song that felt necessary to …
25 years after the release of their multi-Grammy-nominated hit album, God Shuffled His Feet, Winnipeg’s Crash Test Dummies embarked on an anniversary tour whose overwhelming reception led them to return to the road in 2022, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the band’s debut LP, The Ghosts That Haunt Me. The stories which fans have told …
Poised for a breakout 2023, star on the rise Chappell Roan kicked off her first headlining tour across North America earlier this month and today shares the much anticipated new video for her single, “Casual” – watch HERE. The video for the early hit, which landed on ‘Best of 2022’ lists in Rolling Stone, Billboard, LA Times, Glamour and more, was directed by …
Rising superstars ArrDee and Cat Burns duet for the first time on moving new single ‘Home For My Heart’, out 9th March on Island Records. A poignant affair revealing ArrDee’s more tender side, ‘Home For My Heart’ tells the story of a relationship on the rocks, with the rapper exploring the struggles of balancing his newfound success with his personal life. Alongside his own gifted lyricism, ArrDee …
Photo by Hampus Hjellström Rising Swedish pop act shy martin has today revealed the brand-new animated video for her new single “late night thoughts.” The video was created as a collaboration between shy, her brother Hampus Hjellstrom and Italian animator Pietro (@supreme4stupid) – Watch. Speaking about the making of the new video, shy says, “Me and my brother Hampus created the initial …
J-Summa is a Jamaican singer, songwriter, guitarist and occasional bassist. He discovered his voice at the age of seven, and his passion for singing took off at the age of nine. By 19, he had picked up the guitar, which has quickly become a mainstay in his musical journey. He has since furthered his love of …
“We wanted to be free to express ourselves on our own. “Shoop” was empowering for women. Fans always tell us it’s their go-to karaoke song” – Salt Photo Credit: Vevo Iconic rap group Salt-N-Pepa take fans behind the scenes of the official music video for “Shoop,” in the latest installment of Vevo Footnotes, premiering today. The …
On his debut album, Yellow Peril, Nat Myers carries on the traditions of the blues while simultaneously shattering every stereotype that comes with them. A Korean-American poet raised on hardcore and hip-hop, Myers found his calling early in the hundred-year-old sounds of artists like Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charley Patton. Drawing from his heroes, he uses …
Photo Credit: Leeor Wild Nearly four years after the release of her stunning third solo album The Ballad of the Runaway Girl, Inuk singer-songwriter Elisapie has returned with “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass)” an Inuktitut rendition of Blondie‘s 1979 hit. Translated from English to Inuktitut by Elisapie, and produced by her long-time collaborator Joe Grass, “Uummati Attanarsimat (Heart of Glass)” was …
photo by Caitlin Justice Redd Portland-based hip-hop band Five Fingers of Funk is pleased to share their new single and video “My Mom’s Prius.” The song is the latest single to be released from the band’s forthcoming Portland Say It Again out May 5 on Kill Rock Stars (pre-order). The song debuted today at Ghettoblaster and will be on all streaming platforms on Wednesday for any playlist …
“Time takes its toll,” sings the 77-year-old Bruce Cockburn on the opening song, “On A Roll,” his 35th album, O Sun O Moon, out on May 12 via True North Records. “But in my soul / I’m on a roll.” Bruce Cockburn has enjoyed an illustrious career shaped by politics, spirituality, and musical diversity. His remarkable journey has …
Photo credit: Blair Brown Today, one of the most prominent names in dance music, John Summit, releases highly anticipated single “Where You Are” with UK artist Hayla, via Off The Grid / Darkroom Records.“Where You Are” is a soulful track that captures the feeling of longing and desire for a loved one. Hayla’s powerful vocals perfectly complement John’s dynamic sounds, creating …
“‘Leave It In The Hands of the Lord’ was born out of a conversation that [co-writer] Mark Bumgarner and I were having in his beautiful Blue Ridge mountain cabin,” Nicholson notes. “The sentiment is simple and powerful; Let Go and Let God.” Backed by guitarist Colby Laney, whose inspired introduction establishes the song’s catchy, classic groove; banjo man Wes Corbett (Sam Bush …
Weston Estate had a pretty good 2022. The emerging five piece dropped their debut EP Maggie Valley, which drew much deserved critical acclaim. Their singles “So Good” and “Drown” amassed tens of millions of streams. And they performed at two major music festivals – Wonderfront and Firefly. Pretty good. But 2023 is shaping up to be even …
Emerging singer-songwriter Zito shares her debut single “SLAY” via FAMA Collective. Co-produced by Zito, Peter Reilly, and Brian Lange, the single showcases Zito’s defiant vocal strength while offering listeners a glimpse into her world. “SLAY” serves as much more than an introduction to Zito; it’s the beginning of a new and deeply personal project – a testament to Zito’s transition …
Today, Peter One, a 67 year old country-folk musician originally from Cote d’Ivoire now living in Nashville as a US citizen, announces his major label debut solo album Come Back To Me, set for release May 5, on Verve Records. His debut single “Birds Go Die Out Of Sight (Don’t Go Home)” featuring Allison Russell and telling the complex …
Actress mother, Priscilla Pointer featured on the album cover smudging makeup on a 2 ½ year old Amy (Album art by Taylor Rushing) From Broadway stages to film, Academy Award-nominated actress Amy Irving (Yentl, Crossing Delancey) grew up backstage and on-set with her director father, Jules Irving, and actress mother, Priscilla Pointer (featured on the …
The first time Ezra Veda started creating music was during high school. In prep band it became clear she had a beautiful voice. Soon proposals came from the music industry to write songs and especially to sign with them. The then-teenager let it all happen resignedly. “I’d better finish my studies first and then I’ll …
Photos by Jess Johnson Weekend Recovery are back with a new single as they prepare to head on tour. ‘No Guts, All The Glory’ is the second single to release from forthcoming long-player ‘Esoteric’, bringing with it all the charm of its chart-topping demo, plus fresh new production. Mixing equal measures of in-yer-face vox, overdriven guitars …
Coming off a hot streak of producing pop, folk, rock and indie artists out of Portland, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter James Julian Villa shares his first major release on March 3rd, 2023. Borrowing from early 2000s rock bands such as Weezer, Wheatus and All American Rejects, “My Friends are Sober” puts a modern spin on a …
Photo Credit Matt “MIGGS” Miguel Bay area rapper/entrepreneur Larry June and the legendary Grammy-nominated producer The Alchemist have announced their greatly-anticipated joint album, The Great Escape, for March 31st via EMPIRE. News of the album arrives with the next single, “89 Earthquake,” and its fittingly San Francisco-centric video seen here. More album details coming soon.
Longtime East Portland Blog favorite, Luna Keller, is thrilled to announce that her new song, “The Philosopher“ will be released on the 9th of March. She celebrated by posting these photos of herself and her cat on socials. If you want to be among the first to hear it and help support the release you …
Today, rising rapper ARDN announces his signing to Capitol Records and marks the occasion by releasing his remarkable major label debut single “Plain Jane.” With its silky smooth flow and raw, autobiographical lyrics, the track encapsulates the appeal that has made the South African-born, Canada-bred artist one of the most respected and popular new artists. “Plain Jane” is the first taste of ARDN’s forthcoming EP, The Bronze …
The Crooked Smiles are a 3-piece pop-punk/emo band from Sheffield, UK. The trio have crafted their tone over 2 EP’s, before releasing their debut album in 2022. Combining the raw garage sounds of the late-90s pop-punk scene with a more melodic and polished sound of Mid-Western Emo, The Crooked Smiles put a unique spin on …
Spooky Boys played an EP release show at Lollipop Shoppe this past Wednesday. Charts got the night started with some classic rock tunes to get everyone up and on their feet. Salo Panto hit the stage next with some really vibey psych rock to get everyone ready for the main event of Spooky Boys. Spooky Boys came …
Photo Credit: Eric Jeffery Jordan II Eminently-rising rapper Pap Chanel releases her upbeat, bossed-up new single “Left Right,” get it HERE today via 4th & Broadway/1865/Def Jam Recordings. The high-energy, tantalizing latest music release from Atlanta’s own Pap Chanel creates a ferociously-pleasant tone and fresh dose of #PAPTIVITIES for the new year. Referencing today’s highly anticipated release Pap shares, “You gotta pay the …
Sparks has shared “The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte,” the first single and title track from their hugely anticipated 26th studio album, The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte, due Friday, May 26 via Island Records. An official music video – starring Academy Award-winner Cate Blanchett – premieres today on YouTube. In a feature in Variety posted earlier today, the Maels and …
One of the most dynamic and exciting new voices in Puerto Rico’s Latin trap scene, Young Miko premieres her new single “Lisa” and its accompanying video today — go HERE to stream/download the track, and check out the video HERE. “Lisa” showcases the 24-year-old singer/songwriter’sboundary-pushing artistry, razor-sharp lyrical skills, and wildly original yet expertly crafted sound.A former tattoo artist — and one of …
March 3, 2023 — (Hollywood, CA) — Today, fast-rising singer/songwriter EMELINE returns with her new single “Feelings” — a hard-hitting and hypnotically catchy anthem speaking out against destructive power imbalances. Her first new single for 2023, “Feelings” follows a successful breakthrough year that included surpassing 400 million combined global streams and headlining sold-out shows in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. …