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DDG continues to ignite his summer anthem “I’m Geekin” with the release of a new official remix featuring two of the game’s hottest stars, NLE Choppa and BIA. Stream “I’m Geekin” ft. NLE Choppa & BIA at all DSPs HERE via Epic Records. Along with the latest and final in a series of “I’m Geekin” remixes, DDG announces his project, Maybe It’s Me….

Afro-fusion star Omah Lay releases the expanded deluxe edition of his album Boy Alone. The stacked release boasts six new tracks, including the meditative “reason” and the Ozuna-assisted remix of viral hit 'soso.' But that’s just the start of the deluxe album’s varied sounds and surprises.

The news arrives alongside the third single, “Still”, a tender and emotional offering equipped with an intimate video directed by City James (Big Sean, Lucky Daye, Smino, Ant Clemons, etc). IDMAN’s vocals, both lush and heart-wrenching, complement the captivating visual as a series of intimate shots of IDMAN bring their storytelling to life.

On the track, a nostalgic R&B loop underlines Kash’s hard-hitting and emotionally-charged bars. Between thumping 808s, sizzling hi-hats, and lively snaps, she unleashes three incendiary verses punctuated by her nimble flow and quotable punchlines. Alternating between deft rapping and dynamic singing, she ponders the ups and downs.

The effervescent track flourishes with dreamy synths as Jayden lets his real vocals shine as he sets boundaries while navigating through heartbreak. Produced by The Ready Set's Jordan Witzigreuter (Lindsey Stirling, AWOLNATION, UPSAHL, The Mowgli's), “Don’t Call Back” is the first single off Tiko's yet-to-be-announced third studio album.

The Southern Indiana-born, Nashville-based artist Stephen Wilson Jr. released new single “Father's Son,” a stirring tribute to his late father soundtracked by delicate strings and sweeping slide guitar. The song is his first new release following his critically-acclaimed debut EP bon aqua, released earlier this year on Big Loud Records. 

Now, they grace the 32-minute Hypnotist, giving the songs a vinyl release for the very first time. The tracklisting notably boasts the immersive 24-minute sonic head-trip “Psychedelic Hypnotist Daydream (Demo),” which unfurls as one of the group’s most epic gems to date.

OWENN has worked with A-list artists such as Beyonce, Rhianna, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. OWENN became a staple of Taylor Swifts’ show on her 1989 Tour and Reputation Tour, and starred alongside her in her music video for “Lover'' as well as Normani in her video for “Motivation.” Check out tour dates with Taylor Swift!

Ava Della Pietra is back with her latest release, 'worst of times,” available now on all digital platforms. Collaborating once again with producers Steven Martinez, Will Hicks (Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé), and Jon Levine (Alessia Cara, Dua Lipa), “worst of times” follows the success of Ava’s previous singles.

They have also dropped Greatest Hits, which is available on CD and digital formats now, with the vinyl edition (Finger Eleven’s first-ever vinyl release) to follow on August 25. The 12-track collection includes the new single “Together Right,” alongside the multi-platinum hit “Paralyzer” and Juno-nominated “One Thing.”

A return to the iconic horror franchise, “Evil Dead Rise,” written and directed by Lee Cronin (“The Hole in the Ground”). It stars Lily Sullivan (“I Met a Girl,” “Barkskins”), Alyssa Sutherland (“New Gold Mountain,” “Vikings”), Morgan Davies (“The End,” “Storm Boy”), Gabrielle Echols (“Reminiscence”) and introducing Nell Fisher (“Northspur”).

The 12-song rock journey, already being hailed as “perfection” and “captivating,” includes the previously released singles “Dreaming Out Loud” featuring Ivan Neville and Ruthie Foster, “Same As It Ever Was” and “Made My Peace” as well as additional guest appearances from Billy F Gibbons, Billy Bob Thornton, and Celisse. 

Reneé Rapp has dropped new headline tour dates ahead of her upcoming debut album, 'Snow Angel.' Rapp will be taking the 'Snow Hard Feelings Tour' to New York City, Boston, Seattle, Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Boston, and more. Rapp's new album was recorded while she filmed the upcoming Mean Girls movie musical.

Don't Get Too Cozy is an 18-track collection masterfully produced by industry giants such as Troy Taylor (Boyz 2 Men, Trey Songz, Babyface), Louie Lastic (Goldlink, Kehlani, AmbréL), and GRAMMY Award winner Eric Hudson (John Legend, Nas, Kanye West). The record's theme, an earnest pursuit for love and enlightenment.

Jordan cites diverse influences among The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Jaden Smith, XXXTENTACION, Joy Divison and Bring Me The Horizon. His unique take on music from rap through to emo has also seen him supporting pop/punk artist KennyHoopla on tour and he was also selected by TikTok as one of their #AltMusic artists last year.  

The release follows EYK’s 12-track EP released in 2021, which included tracks such as ‘Higher’, ‘Radio’ and ‘Just For The Times’ featuring Joy Anonymous. The multi-faceted sibling duo have had a rapid rise to success in a short space of time amassing over 150 million worldwide streams.

“Tell Her” is a slice of simmering R&B in which Bruno reflects on a relationship gone awry. The raw and retrospective track sees Bruno attempt to turn back time as he ruminates on all the sentiments he wished he could have expressed before it was too late. The cinematic music video is complete with a Wes Anderson-esque intro and its own title card.

John Mellencamp—Orpheus Descending—is out now on Republic Records. Orpheus Descending was produced by Mellencamp and recorded at his own Belmont Mall Studio. One of his most personal records to date, standout tracks “Hey God” and “The Eyes of Portland” focus on social issues Mellencamp continues to passionately advocate for.  

2023 is in full force for Coi due to her chart-topping success of her smash hit “Players”, bountiful new music releases, and major festival performances such as Rolling Loud California, Austin City Limits, Summer Jam and more. Coi is also joining the lineups at Jay-Z’s Made In America and Kid Cudi’s Moon Man’s Landing.

After a four-year hiatus, Hozier released his EP “Eat Your Young” on St. Patrick’s Day (coincidentally his birthday). The release included all new material and featured three songs – the title track, “All Things End,” and “Through Me (The Flood).” The EP is out now and available digitally.