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Video: Friedberg Release New Single and Music Video for 'My Best Friend' Photo Video: Friedberg Release New Single and Music Video for 'My Best Friend'
by Josh Sharpe - April 12, 2024

Friedberg has just released their stunning new single ‘My Best Friend’, co-written and produced by Dan Carey via Clouds Hill, as part of their debut album due for release later this year. The track comes alongside an enthralling music video. Watch it here! ...

Gorgon City's Fifth Studio Album 'Reverie' Set To Be Released This Summer Photo Gorgon City's Fifth Studio Album 'Reverie' Set To Be Released This Summer
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2024

After a world-conquering 2023, UK electronic duo Gorgon City will continue their next chapter by announcing their fifth studio album Reverie which is set for release on July 19 via their very own REALM Records & Astralwerks....

Video: Friedberg Release New Music Video For 'Hello' Photo Video: Friedberg Release New Music Video For 'Hello'
by Michael Major - March 14, 2024

Talia Beale is a director and artist who creates through the lens of a queer woman of colour navigating her twenties. Known for her quirky, vibrant and original style, she has directed videos for various talented artists including NiaArchives and Valencia Grace and most recently worked with Friedber...

Orbital Release Limited Edition Drop of 'Chime' Available Now; Seminal 1991 Debut 'Th Photo Orbital Release Limited Edition Drop of 'Chime' Available Now; Seminal 1991 Debut 'The Green Album' to Be Reissued on April 19th
by Michael Major - February 23, 2024

Orbital revisits their pre-Green Album EPs with a series of Limited Edition Drops, featuring fully remastered versions of their original 12” EP series. Check out the iconic 'Chime' vinyl release and exclusive T-Shirt designed by Julian House. Also, don't miss their new single 'Tonight In Belfast' an...

Zombi Release 'Bodies In The Flotsam' In New Preview Of 'Direct Inject' Photo Zombi Release 'Bodies In The Flotsam' In New Preview Of 'Direct Inject'
by Michael Major - February 20, 2024

Zombi teases 'Bodies in the Flotsam' in a sneak peek of Direct Inject. Direct Inject, which was self-produced by Moore and Paterra, also features guest percussionist Jeff Gretz (Zao/From Autumn To Ashes), and guitar player Phil Manley (Trans Am). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Hermanos Gutiérrez Announce May Tour & Biggest Headlining Shows To Date At NYC's BK S Photo Hermanos Gutiérrez Announce May Tour & Biggest Headlining Shows To Date At NYC's BK Steel + Nashville's Ryan
by Michael Major - January 23, 2024

Hermanos Gutiérrez — the sibling duo revered for their questing songs and telepathic guitar interplay — set ten new Spring tour dates marking their biggest headlining shows to date. Following already announced debut performances at Big Ears and Coachella, the brothers will embark on a May run....

In-Demand Duo Walker & Royce Release 'No Big Deal (Part 2)' EP Photo In-Demand Duo Walker & Royce Release 'No Big Deal (Part 2)' EP
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024

Walker & Royce release No Big Deal (Part 2) EP. A mind-boggling follow-up to Part 1, the next iteration of No Big Deal is a two-track stunner. Opening with an epic collaboration with longtime associate VNSSA before diving into an out-of-character drum & bass anthem, No Big Deal keeps the energy high...

Jordan Mackampa Shares Euphoric Self-Love Anthem 'Blaccjack the Mac' Photo Jordan Mackampa Shares Euphoric Self-Love Anthem 'Blaccjack the Mac'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024

Jordan Mackampa shares a euphoric self-love anthem called 'Blaccjack the Mac.' “BLACCJACK THE MAC,” the euphoric, funk-infused, disco, self-love anthem was created when Jordan was in a prime moment of life, with added extra sauce from the Grammy Award-winning creative duo The Orphanage (Kehlani, Liz...

Rising Star Imani Nichele Is Back With 'BLEAT' Produced By J.Robb Photo Rising Star Imani Nichele Is Back With 'BLEAT' Produced By J.Robb
by Michael Major - December 14, 2023

With 2023 coming to a close, Chicago-based artist Imani Nichele offers her new track “BLEAT” to wrap up the year. The new release is also packaged with previously-released songs; Apple Music 1-approved “PETA.” & lo-fi-inspired “sweatergawd”. Imani will be releasing a new project early next year alon...

Chicago's Rising Star Imani Nichele Releases 'sweatergawd.' Produced By Nolan The Nin Photo Chicago's Rising Star Imani Nichele Releases 'sweatergawd.' Produced By Nolan The Ninja
by Michael Major - November 27, 2023

Produced by familiar underground name Nolan The Ninja, the track is only just over a minute long. It feels more than complete in her delivery—clearly heavily hip-hop inspired—almost as if it's alluding to what musical greatness is inevitably following from the skilled Chicago-based writer in 2024....

VIDEO AGE Releases New Album 'AWAY FROM THE CASTLE' Photo VIDEO AGE Releases New Album 'AWAY FROM THE CASTLE'
by Blair Ingenthron - October 28, 2023

VIDEO AGE has released their new album 'Away From The Castle'. Check out the latest release from the band and catch them on their headline tour....

Joy (Anonymous) Release New Track 'Joy (In Me All the Time)' Photo Joy (Anonymous) Release New Track 'Joy (In Me All the Time)'
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023

“JOY (In Me All The Time)” is one of the brightest moments on the forthcoming Cult Classics, a rambunctious track that pairs a wobbling brass bassline with a giddy, lopsided house-beat that builds to a hypnotic climax. The song has been a staple of their 2023 live sets, including a standout moment e...

Video: Aluna Unveils Music Video for 'Running Blind' With Tchami & Kareen Lomax Photo Video: Aluna Unveils Music Video for 'Running Blind' With Tchami & Kareen Lomax
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

Following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album, MYCELiUM earlier this month via Mad Decent, Aluna is back with the official music video for the album’s focus track, ‘Running Blind’, a collaboration with French producer and DJ Tchami, with vocals from Aluna and Atlanta-born artist,...

Deafheaven Announce 'Sunbather 10th Anniversary Remix / Remaster' Photo Deafheaven Announce 'Sunbather 10th Anniversary Remix / Remaster'
by Michael Major - July 26, 2023

Remixed/remastered by original producer Jack Shirley and available in Spacial Audio, with updated packaging and a re-release of the original typeface courtesy of the album’s original designer Nick Steinhardt, and deluxe color vinyl treatment that includes a gatefold jacket with gloss varnish details...

Gorgon City Announce Salvation Tour Dates in North America & Europe Photo Gorgon City Announce Salvation Tour Dates in North America & Europe
by Michael Major - July 25, 2023

Gorgon City announces the Salvation Tour of North America and Europe. Pre-sale begins August 2 with general on-sale to follow on August 3. The news comes just days after the pair dropped their fourth album Salvation. The tour now gives fans the chance to experience the immersive project's hypnotic s...

Neil Frances Tap St. Panther For LGBTQIA Dance Floor Anthem 'Let's Break It Down' Photo Neil Frances Tap St. Panther For LGBTQIA Dance Floor Anthem 'Let's Break It Down'
by Michael Major - July 10, 2023

NEIL FRANCES (Jordan Feller and Marc Gilfry) tap up-and-coming LA hip hop artist St. Panther for their second single together, “Let’s Break It Down.” The new track trades the R&B vibes of “Head Straight” for a ’90s-inspired dance-pop anthem written for the LGBTQIA community, with St. Panther adding ...

Gorgon City Announce Highly Anticipated Album 'Salvation' Photo Gorgon City Announce Highly Anticipated Album 'Salvation'
by Michael Major - June 28, 2023

With sparse piano breakdowns and a steadily building groove, the track is an emotive and beautifully crafted slow-burner from the UK dance duo. Having previously worked together on “You’ve Done Enough,” Gorgon City and DRAMA are back and better than ever, proving themselves power collaborators....

Wolf Eyes Announce 'Dreams In Splattered Lines' LP Photo Wolf Eyes Announce 'Dreams In Splattered Lines' LP
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023

Wolf Eyes (the Michigan-based experimental sound and visual art collective currently led by Nate Young and John Olson) announced Dreams In Splattered Lines, their first widely-distributed non-compilation album in six years. It includes 'Engaged Withdrawal,” “My Whole Life,” & “Days Decay' from the u...

joan Share Highly Anticipated Debut Album Photo joan Share Highly Anticipated Debut Album
by Michael Major - April 19, 2023

joan have released their highly anticipated debut album superglue, which is over three years in the making. The full length album is shared with accompanying visuals for the title track. The album follows their beloved EPs portra, cloudy, hi and bye. superglue is an existential journey influenced by...

COBRA MAN Releases 'Thin Ice' and Announces 'New Paradise I' Photo COBRA MAN Releases 'Thin Ice' and Announces 'New Paradise I'
by Michael Major - April 19, 2023

In support, the duo begins their U.S. spring headlining tour on April 29 at The Fillmore in San Francisco and concludes on May 20 at The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, delivering music in the spirit of classic stadium anthems. COBRA MAN led by Andy Harry and Sarah Rayne, known for their eclectic blen...

joan Releases New Single 'loner' & US Tour Dates Photo joan Releases New Single 'loner' & US Tour Dates
by Michael Major - March 08, 2023

joan (Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford) have spent the past few years building their world, single by single, tour date by tour date; from their debut EP, 2019’s portra, to the much-loved cloudy & its sister EP partly cloudy, to 2021's hi & bye EPs. Their songs have been streamed over 120 ...

Wild Child Shares New Single 'Cheap Champagne' Photo Wild Child Shares New Single 'Cheap Champagne'
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023

A dreamy, full-bodied ballad, the song details the closing of a relationship and the bouts of second-guessing that quickly follows. The track’s wistful and uncertain opening easily climbs to an impressive crescendo, introducing a confident horn and expansive string segment as bandmember Kelsey Wilso...

CHRISTEENE Announced As Support On Fever Ray Tour Photo CHRISTEENE Announced As Support On Fever Ray Tour
by Michael Major - February 16, 2023

New York’s feral icon of the underground, CHRISTEENE, announces her role as direct support for a series of dates on Fever Ray’s upcoming US tour. Bringing her raw spirit of ferocious music, unabashed sexuality, and fiery intimate stank to one of the year’s most-anticipated tours, she’s touring behin...

Jadu Heart Share New Singles 'Freedom' & 'Blame' Photo Jadu Heart Share New Singles 'Freedom' & 'Blame'
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022

'Freedom' provides Jadu Heart’s most singalong chorus to date, a call to arms for those not willing to submit to a rigid life. An escapist anthem, it's no coincidence that it was written during lockdown when the band felt suffocated both physically & musically. The Jaxon Whittington directed music v...

She Wants Revenge Add More Dates to Fall Tour Photo She Wants Revenge Add More Dates to Fall Tour
by Michael Major - October 06, 2022

Currently recovering from a triumphant return to the stage in Europe and the UK, Los Angeles' SHE WANTS REVENGE are adding a handful of dates in the Southeast and Texas to their Fall North American Tour, including Houston (Nov. 26th at White Oak Music Hall), Durham, NC (Nov. 29th at Motorco Music Ha...











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