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Jason Mraz Releases New Album 'Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride' Photo Jason Mraz Releases New Album 'Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride'
by Michael Major - June 23, 2023

Mraz premiered a video for “Feel Good Too.” Directed by Djay Brawner (All Time Low, Lupe Fiasco, Taking Back Sunday, and Melanie Martinez), “Feel Good Too” catches Mraz freewheeling in a roller skating dream at Los Angeles’ Moonlight Rollerway and features pro skaters Darion Reyes (choreographer) an...

BEAM Covers Busta Rhymes Classic 'Gimme Some More' Photo BEAM Covers Busta Rhymes Classic 'Gimme Some More'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2023

The celebration around 50 years of hip-hop continues on Apple Music with this year’s Juneteenth 2023: Freedom Songs playlist, featuring exclusive covers of beloved classic rap songs by rising stars 2Rare, Baby Tate, BEAM, Big Yavo, Blxst, Lola Brooke, redveil, Symba, and more. Previous collections i...

DYVE Drops 'Cute' as Part of Upcoming Compilation Series Photo DYVE Drops 'Cute' as Part of Upcoming Compilation Series
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023

The song's infectious beat, coupled with the artist's signature crafty flows and clever lyrics, make for a refreshing and addictive listening experience. Once again, DYVE demonstrates his hankering aspiration to respect the nuances of the genre while infusing it with his own unique style and energy....

DIJAHSB Announces 'Living Single'-Inspired EP Photo DIJAHSB Announces 'Living Single'-Inspired EP
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022

DijahSB moves closer to their dream of living happily and being a voice for the LGBTQ+ community. The Toronto-based hip hop artist – known for giving the world a glimpse into the mind of a Black non-binary artist rapping their way through hope, heartbreak and breakthroughs – announces the next step ...

Joyce Wrice Announces New 'Motive' EP Featuring KAYTRANADA Photo Joyce Wrice Announces New 'Motive' EP Featuring KAYTRANADA
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022

The highly anticipated announcement arrives with the release of her official video for Motive lead single “Iced Tea” produced by frequent collaborator KAYTRANADA. The Kill Bill and Anime-inspired visual, directed by Xavier Tera, pays homage to Wrice’s Japanese heritage and showcases her innate danci...

Alanis Morissette, My Morning Jacket & Giovannie and the Hired Guns Line Up Cassette- Photo Alanis Morissette, My Morning Jacket & Giovannie and the Hired Guns Line Up Cassette-Only Releases for RSD Black Friday
by Michael Major - September 14, 2022

Alanis Morissette’ Such Pretty Forks in the Road and Giovannie and the Hired Guns’ Bad Habits will make their debut on cassette, along with My Morning Jacket’s much beloved Holiday offering, My Morning Jacket Does Xmas Fiasco Style. The releases will be available at participating indie record stores...

AIR APPARENT Shares New Single 'Leave Me' From Upcoming Album Photo AIR APPARENT Shares New Single 'Leave Me' From Upcoming Album
by Michael Major - August 03, 2022

Rising San Francisco-based DJ and producer, AIR APPARENT, shares his new single 'Leave Me' out everywhere now. The newest single arrives ahead of the release of the producer's debut LP Chromatic. The 12 track project features appearances from vocalists like Constance, Kcdeeya, GESS, Ellie Jones, and...

Butcher, Baglio & Estes Announce Debut LP 'Gypsy Caravan' Photo Butcher, Baglio & Estes Announce Debut LP 'Gypsy Caravan'
by Michael Major - July 25, 2022

Soul-infused guitarist, songwriter, producer, Jon Butcher (Axis, Barefoot Servants) energetic rock guitarist and songwriter Sal Baglio (The Amplifier Heads, Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes, The Stompers), and legendary singer-songwriter, Allen Estes have joined forces to form a rock, soul, acoustic...

Cliff Beach Announces 'Son Of A Beach' EP Featuring Mestizo Beat & Constellation Quar Photo Cliff Beach Announces 'Son Of A Beach' EP Featuring Mestizo Beat & Constellation Quartet
by Michael Major - May 25, 2022

His most recent studio LP, The Gospel According to Cliff Beach, is immediately arresting, both joyful and bittersweet. The record pays tribute to his roots in Gospel music and has brought to him his nomination for an Independent Music Award for “Best Funk / Fusion /Jam” catego5/25 ry and a Global Mu...

Hip-Hop Band OXYMORRONS Release New Single 'Think Big' Photo Hip-Hop Band OXYMORRONS Release New Single 'Think Big'
by Marissa Tomeo - March 05, 2022

Oxymorrons gained serious momentum in 2021 with their innovative 'Mohawks & Durags' EP and back-to-back tours with Anti-Flag and Neck Deep. The genre-agnostic band are keeping the party going with the release of a mighty tune bound to please fans eardrums. Produced by Zach Jones (Crown the Empire, F...

RSD Black Friday to Release Cassette-Only Reissues from The Avett Brothers, Jamie Lid Photo RSD Black Friday to Release Cassette-Only Reissues from The Avett Brothers, Jamie Lidell and JD McPherson
by Michael Major - November 23, 2021

As all analog music formats (vinyl, cassette, reel-to-reel, etc.) continue to rise in popularity, artists including Eminem, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, and Lana Del Rey have all released recent albums on cassette. The Avett Brothers’ Emotionalism, Jamie Lidell’s Muddlin’ Gear and JD McPherson’s most recent...

VIDEO: Kavinsky Shares 'Renegade' Music Video Photo VIDEO: Kavinsky Shares 'Renegade' Music Video
by Michael Major - November 19, 2021

Kavinsky returns with “Renegade” – his first new music since 2013. The track, which features vocals from Cautious Clay, features a music video that unfurls like a condensed feature film. After three criminals send him flying through the windows of a skyscraper, Kavinsky emerges with superpowers and ...

New Headliners Announced For Riot Fest 2021 Photo New Headliners Announced For Riot Fest 2021
by TV News Desk - August 19, 2021

Anyone who purchased a three-day or single-day Sunday ticket will now gain access to the festival’s Preview Party on Thursday, September 16, free of charge....

Hip Hop Artist Benny Duhay Gets Lyrical In 'WWBD' Photo Hip Hop Artist Benny Duhay Gets Lyrical In 'WWBD'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 04, 2021

First generation American Hip Hop artist Benny Duhay kicks the summer off right with his lyrical new hit 'WWBD' aka 'What Would Benny Do?'. Inspired by how he envisioned his first tour after COVID, 'WWBD' speaks a LIVE show into existence after a long period of isolation during quarantine. ...

Riot Fest Adds Dropkick Murphys, Rancid, Machine Gun Kelly & More Photo Riot Fest Adds Dropkick Murphys, Rancid, Machine Gun Kelly & More
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021

As announced earlier this week, The Original Misfits will headline the Saturday of Riot Fest 2022, performing their landmark first album Walk Among Us in full for its 40th anniversary. They’ll be joined by the long-awaited return of My Chemical Romance (who will take the stage Friday night) Septembe...

Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis Joins Newark Symphony Hall's Board of Directors Photo Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis Joins Newark Symphony Hall's Board of Directors
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2020

Newark Symphony Hall, one of New Jersey’s largest arts and entertainment venues, today announced that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has appointed Grammy-winning record producer, Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, to the venue’s Board of Directors....

Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings Release 'Live at the Cafe Carpe' Photo Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings Release 'Live at the Cafe Carpe'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020

Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, raconteur and almost-poet since before he can remember....

'Peter Mulvey with SistaStrings: Live at the Cafe Carpe' to Be Released October 9 Photo 'Peter Mulvey with SistaStrings: Live at the Cafe Carpe' to Be Released October 9
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 10, 2020

Peter Mulvey has been a songwriter, road-dog, raconteur and almost-poet since before he can remember....

Clemm Rishad and STREETRUNNER Share TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN EP Photo Clemm Rishad and STREETRUNNER Share TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN EP
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 10, 2020

Today, two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominated songwriter and rapper Clemm Rishad recruits Grammy winning producer STREETRUNNER [Lil Wayne, Eminem] for his open letter to the music world. Starting as a songwriter under J.R. Rotem's Beluga Heights (Rihanna, Jason Derulo) Clemm is well versed to the power of...

Lupe Fiasco Releases 'Hey Lupe' Video Photo Lupe Fiasco Releases 'Hey Lupe' Video
by Abigail Charpentier - November 01, 2019

Today, 1st & 15th Entertainment released “Hey Lupe” by Lupe Fiasco — it's the third single in the label's “Chill's Spotlight” playlist. Curated by 1st & 15th co-founder Charles “Chill” Patton, “Chill's Spotlight” is a playlist of some of the label's previously unreleased tracks that are finally bein...

Blue Note Hawaii Announces October Lineup Photo Blue Note Hawaii Announces October Lineup
by Abigail Charpentier - September 30, 2019

October's Blue Note Hawaii lineup has a little something for everyone including two comic powerhouses with Todd Barry and Donnell Rawlings continuing the Blue Note Hawaii Comedy Series. Eighties pop sensation Tiffany gets things rolling and Jane Monheit, one of today's best jazz vocalists makes her ...

VIDEO: Netflix Drops Trailer for Hip Hop Competition Series Feat. Cardi B, Chance and Photo VIDEO: Netflix Drops Trailer for Hip Hop Competition Series Feat. Cardi B, Chance and T.I.
by Abigail Charpentier - September 25, 2019

Global superstars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Tip a?oeT.I.a?? Harris search for the next hip hop sensation in Rhythm + Flow, Netflix's first music competition show. The series brings together industry legends across a multi-city search in hip hop epicenters Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chi...

Lupe Fiasco Premieres New Single and Docu-series BEAT N PATH Globally Photo Lupe Fiasco Premieres New Single and Docu-series BEAT N PATH Globally
by Tori Hartshorn - July 01, 2019

Hong Kong based production outfit Studio SV is excited to announce that their docu-series, BEAT N' PATH, which follows Lupe Fiasco, a Grammy award winning rapper from Chicago, as he embarks on a cross-cultural journey across China to live out his other passion - martial arts, launched today, July 1,...

Lupe Fiasco Releases RUN GAME Video Photo Lupe Fiasco Releases RUN GAME Video
by Tori Hartshorn - June 21, 2019

Today, 1st & 15th Entertainment announced “Chill's Spotlight” and released the project's lead single “Run Game” by Lupe Fiasco. Curated by 1st & 15th co-founder Charles “Chill” Patton, “Chill's Spotlight” is a playlist of some of the label's previously unreleased tracks that are finally being releas...

Cliff Beach Releases New Video for 'Save My Soul' Photo Cliff Beach Releases New Video for 'Save My Soul'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 06, 2019

Cliff Beach is very pleased to announce that his latest single video, “Save My Soul”, from his The Gospel According to Cliff Beach”has premiered at Buzzbands.la....












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