March 24, 2023 –19-year-old Toronto-born R&B singer and songwriter Liyah Katana unveils a brand new single and music video entitled “STR8” via Nycesound/ARTium Records/Def Jam Recordings. Listen to “STR8” HERE and watch the music video HERE. “STR8” channels the sultry spirit of R&B with a fresh twist courtesy of Liyah’s show-stopping vocal range and singular sonic sensibility. On the track, her vocals practically …
Vancouver based multi instrumentalist / musician Noble Oak (Patrick Fiore) returns with a brand new release ‘Anywhere But Here’ released this March through Last Gang / MNRK. Following on from his recent acclaimed single ‘Tides Turn’ (with support from The Independent, Notion, Atwood, CBC Music and Exclaim!), Noble Oak continues his musical evolution on ‘Anywhere But Here’ …
Powerful vocals accompanied by heartfelt acoustic expressions are what make Vancouver’s Tissa Rahim’s newest single, “Done, Done, Done” such a gem. Tissa’s emotional dumping about a one-way relationship comes off as an authentic and empowering anthem as a slew of seasoned musicians paint the canvas for a soulful retelling. Featuring Berlin’s own Dominique Fricot, Tissa …
The 2nd album from Danish jazz singer Marie Mørck was released last Friday, 24 March, and the title track has already been added to a handful of Spotify playlists, including Spotify editorial playlists “Cozy Jazz” and “Relaxing Vocal Jazz”. The two first singles from the album have been in A-rotation on national Danish radio P8 …
One of the many high privileges that comes with maintaining East Portland Blog is the opportunity to present music from anywhere, but particularly from the other Portlands of the globe. Anywhere His Majesty’s navy sailed, a Portland or two was sure to be left behind, like a lost anchor or a social disease. There are …
March 24, 2023 – Today, experimental Mercury Prize nominated UK trio Gogo Penguin release their fourth single “Parasite,” a multi-part extended composition that exemplifies Gogo Penguin’s ultimate ethos of creating experimental sounding electronic music with just piano, drums and bass. The video is accompanied by a music video, filmed in London and Manchester, the band’s …
Photo Credit: 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL March 24, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) – Rising alt-rock artist LØREN has released his debut EP, “Put Up a Fight,” out now via 88rising and THEBLACKLABEL. The 5-song EP was written and produced by LØREN – listen HERE. Along with the EP, LØREN released a stunning video for EP track “Folks” – watch HERE. “Put Up a Fight” highlights LØREN’s unique strengths as a …
Photo by Cathrine Brix Danish-Japanese pop star Mina Okabe released her newest EP Spinning Around today via Capitol Records. Spinning Around tells the story of heartbreak, good times, and everything in between. “Talk To Me” serves as the lead single to the project where Mina finds her confidence with an irresistible bossa nova groove. “Talk to Me” is about the frustrating feeling that comes …
Filipino rock band, The Itchyworms have been delivering feel good, fun music since 1996. Recently celebrating their 25th anniversary, this multi-awarded, four-member group is proving that time isn’t slowing them down as they return with a new single, “Panic In My Mind,”available on all music streaming platforms; ahead of embarking on their first-ever U.S. tour. …
NEW YORK, NY (March 24, 2023) – Today, multiplatinum pop singer, songwriter and Academy® Award-nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld returns with a soaring and sunny new single entitled “SunKissing” today. Listen to “SunKissing”— HERE. Once again, Hailee releases an instant bop with “SunKissing.” From the irresistible and chantable chorus to the infectious refrain, this upbeat anthem has all the ingredients of a summer smash. It lands in …
Photo Credit: Marc Oller Arctic Lake explores the delicate balance between love and work on the tender, uplifting new single “Are You Okay?” released today via Astralwerks. Emma Foster’s expressive vocals and Paul Holliman’s bright, buoyant production combine to deliver a reassuring message about restoring personal connections that have gotten frayed by outside demands. The London-based duo collaborated on …
Photo Credit: Tommy Nowels Max Drazen’s first single of 2023 – “Five Three,” a glorious celebration of the uplifting power of love – is out today via Field Trip Recordings/Capitol Records. With a sense of wonder, Drazen sings, “All I need is you right now / When I’m too high you pull me down / And when I’m low you pick …
New Portland & DC based electronic music project Living Pictures is excited to announce their debut album Crossing the Bridge. Inspired by the work and approach of artists like Brian Eno, Nils Frahm, Kraftwerk, Aphex Twin, Johnny Jewel, Nick Cave & Warren Ellis, the album is a story that follows a person traversing the highs …
Two new live dates just announced APRIL 16TH – 7:30PM @ BAR LUBITSCH IN LA APRIL 19TH – 7PM @ PALI WINE CO IN SAN DIEGO Dallas McLaughlin is a writer, performer, comedian, and humorist from Southern California. Well, originally Ohio, but he only lived there till he was three years old so just forget it, …
Credit: Angela Kohler March 23, 2023 – London-based American singer-songwriter and actress Alison Sudol has followed up on the release of her autobiographical and intimate new album, Still Come The Night, with the moving visuals for her poignant single “Come On Baby.” The song and video powerfully capture the shared journey of grief Alison and …
Andrew North & The Rangers debut their eclectic new standout single “Infinity Spinning,” taken from their upcoming live album, Thanks for the Warning – Vol. 1, which releases on May 12. This is the first song from the ten-track LP which features highlights from the New Hampshire-based band’s live show in 2022. “Infinity Spinning” is a hypnotic …
Taking inspiration from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, and the pop princesses who soundtracked her childhood and teen years, Arden Alexa’s unique sound has been developed by infusing her own quirky and youthful indie style into the upbeat anthems she knows and loves. Born and raised in San Francisco, Arden spent the after school hours of her …
NEW YORK, NY (March 23, 2023) – History making London-based girl group FLO releases their first single and video of 2023 “Fly Girl” with the legendary Missy Elliott today. Listen to “Fly Girl”: HEREWatch “Fly Girl: HERE “‘Fly Girl’ is all about confidence, good vibes and feeling your best. It’s a lively, feel-good song that still incorporates clever lyrics and fire vocals, if …
Satellite Mode is an Electro-Rock duo based out of New York City led by founding members Jessica Carvo and Alex Marko. Known for their powerhouse vocals and vibrant soundscapes, Satellite Mode has won over critics and fans alike over the years and has risen to one of the must-watch acts in the New York music …
Sincere Indie Folk singer-songwriter Land Of Trees released his fourth handcrafted album Things I Don’t Know.. Yet on the 10th of March via Land Of Trees Music. The project was premiered by Under the Radar. On the LP, listeners will find previously released offerings ‘See The Fire Dancing’ and ‘There’s No Blaming Time’, among a …
NEW YORK, NY (March 23, 2023) – St. Louis’s hottest new voice Big Boss Vette unleashes a new single and music video entitled “Problem” available today via Beatstaz/Amigo Records/Republic Records. It just premiered on Apple Music’s New Music Daily! Listen to “Problem”—HERE. Watch the music video for “Problem”—HERE. As the track’s thick bass thuds and percussive stomp snaps, she tears through the soundscape with a fearless attitude and …
Photo Credit: Joe Hottinger The UK / Nashville duo Ida Mae have shared their new single “When Eden Was My Girl.” Recorded at Triple M Studio in Nashville, the track features the indelible lead guitar work of Marcus King who trades solo runs with Ida Mae guitarist / singer Chris Turpin alongside singer / keyboardist …
Songwriter Mary Lee Kortes just released a new video for her single “Green Sand,” which also features Joe Jackson on piano and backing vocals. This song is part of her recent release, Will Anybody Know That I Was Here: The Songs of Beulah Rowley Stream – Download The album was produced by the legendary Hal Willner (Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Allen Ginsberg) in …
No one knew what to make of the Jesus People. A loosely aligned youth movement growing out of California in the late ‘60s, it found waves of hippies, burnouts, stoners, and weirdos turning to Jesus Christ. But that didn’t mean they were going to tidy up. Jesus People wore their hair long and kept their …
Social historian and the coolest guy in the 21st Century, Pat Thomas, just tweeted: “60 years ago this week – the Beatles debut LP is unleashed into the world (at least in the U.K.); so fresh, visceral, original, vibrant – still exciting to hear it today – it topped the British album charts for 30 …
Today, Giant Rooks have released the highly anticipated music video from their breakout new single “Bedroom Exile.” Watch the official music video for “Bedroom Exile” HERE & Stream the track HERE. The video was show in Berlin in February and was filmed, directed and edited by videographer Ante Milio. “Bedroom Exile” is the latest track after last year’s release …
Artist/ Songwriter/ Producer/ music manager Dan Russell has worked with artists from U2 to The Call and is also the founder of “Soul Fest.” Now he has updated and re-released “Before the Guns” and “Feel the Echoes” for ‘these days’. This year’s Soul Fest, New England’s Christian Music Festival, will be the 25th annual and will …
The real-life father – son duo; both pastors and artists – AG Gatling and Ammunixon, have come together again as a follow up to “Pray for Me” with a brand-new single entitled “Don’t Need It.”
I didn’t fill out an NCAA March Madness bracket this year. Nor was I planning to watch any of the games. A mild illness changed my plans on the latter, when yesterday my brain was too impaired for anything but mindlessly watching most of three games as the first tournament weekend concluded. My first impression …
Photo Credit: Nick Spanos New York, NY (March 16, 2023) – Belinda Carlisle, today releases a brand new single, “Big Big Love,” which marks the pop icon’s first new English language studio recording since 1997 and the triumphant reunion with the incomparable songwriter Diane Warren. (In 2007, Carlisle released an EP of French songs called, Voila.) Produced by Mati Gavriel, …