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Eyedress Releases New Single 'Mrs Valentine' Photo Eyedress Releases New Single 'Mrs Valentine'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024

Alt singer-songwriter Eyedress releases his latest single, “Mrs. Valentine,” out now via RCA Records.  The first release from Eyedress' upcoming mixtape, set for release this year, “Mrs. Valentine” is an ‘80s-influenced love song apt for the holiday, set to synth and percussion-driven new wave produ...

1999 Write the Future Releases Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:' Photo 1999 Write the Future Releases Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2024

Featuring genre-spanning collaborations from artists including Rich Brian, Warren Hue, Ghostface Killah, Busta Rhymes, Smino, Cuco, Amaarae, Offset, BADBADNOTGOOD, Westside Gunn, Dumbfoundead and more, the album boasts A-list features across 24 songs, pulling back the curtain on 1999 WRITE THE FUTUR...

1999 Write the Future Announces Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:' Photo 1999 Write the Future Announces Debut Album 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024

1999 WRITE THE FUTURE released their latest single “LONG in the tOOth” (feat. Pos of De La Soul & The Budos Band) by legendary hip hop group De La Soul & Indonesian rapper Warren Hue. The brassy, bass-heavy track weaves the inimitable swagger of De La Soul together....

88Rising's Head in the Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival Returns in May Photo 88Rising's Head in the Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival Returns in May
by Michael Major - February 05, 2024

88rising, the pioneering and internationally-renowned music and media company amplifying Asian talent and culture, and The Bowery Presents, the leading East Coast concert promoter, set the second-annual Head In The Clouds New York Music & Arts Festival....

1999 Write the Future Release 'Steakface' Ft. Phum Viphurit & Masiwei Photo 1999 Write the Future Release 'Steakface' Ft. Phum Viphurit & Masiwei
by Michael Major - February 02, 2024

Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, the groove-laden single fuses retro-influenced production with each artist's signature styles, juxtaposing Phum Viphurit's melodic vocals with Masiwei's slick lyricism. Blending English and Mandarin, “STeAKFACe” marks the latest in a streak of genre-blurring rel...

1999 Write the Future Release New Single 'Silence Stares Me Down' Ft. Rich Brian & Cu Photo 1999 Write the Future Release New Single 'Silence Stares Me Down' Ft. Rich Brian & Cuco
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

“silence STArEs me down” sees Indonesian powerhouse Rich Brian team up with Latin indie pop multi-instrumentalist & producer Cuco, an unexpected but brilliant pairing. The result is a uniquely mesmerizing track, with its airy rhythm and mellow instrumental seamlessly complementing both Cuco's laid-b...

Offset & Warren Hue Join Forces on New Single 'Slopes' From '1999 Write the Future' Photo Offset & Warren Hue Join Forces on New Single 'Slopes' From '1999 Write the Future'
by Michael Major - January 19, 2024

Out now via 88rising and RCA Records, “SLOPES” is another hip-hop-heavy gem from 1999 WRITE THE FUTURE's anticipated debut project, set for release this year. Pairing 88rising artist Warren Hue with Migos member and trap veteran Offset, “SLOPES'' is a confident and braggadocious track, with Hue and ...

1999 Write the Future Releases 'Light Rails' Ft. Rick Ross & Rich Brian From Forthcom Photo 1999 Write the Future Releases 'Light Rails' Ft. Rick Ross & Rich Brian From Forthcoming Project
by Michael Major - January 12, 2024

“LiGhT rAiLs” is a reunion for Rich Brian and Rick Ross, who previously collaborated on “Run It” alongside DJ Snake for the soundtrack of Marvel Studios' film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. On the new track, they continue to build rapport exchanging fun, hard-hitting bars set to an infec...

1999 Drops New Single 'rUN tHE FaDE' With Eyedress Photo 1999 Drops New Single 'rUN tHE FaDE' With Eyedress
by Michael Major - January 05, 2024

“rUN tHE FaDE” features Eyedress' lo-fi production and shoegaze influences. The accompanying music video, directed by Bee Eyes, features cameos from Eyedress, his wife Elvia and Tim Robinson (I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson). The single follows “MiNt cHoCoLaTe” featuring BADBADNOTGOOD, We...

Cayo Coco Releases New Single 'Haunt' Photo Cayo Coco Releases New Single 'Haunt'
by Michael Major - October 24, 2023

Fiery rock offerings 'Haunt' and 'Stay Awhile' from Los Angeles artist Cayo Coco. Praise from The Needle Drop's Anthony Fantano. Leading up to the November release of his second album, Cosmic Healing, his newest offering is a two song package produced by himself and Zach Fogarty (Jean Dawson, Eyedre...

Satchy Releases New EP 'Overflow' Photo Satchy Releases New EP 'Overflow'
by Michael Major - September 01, 2023

Satchy releases new EP Overflow on September 1st via EveryDejaVu Records. Fusing elements of modern Jazz, Experimental music, poetry, and Hip-Hop, Overflow is an introduction to a different style from Satchy. Each song acts as a contemplative voyage through an otherworldly terrain, where celestial t...

zzzahara Unveils 'Hey Familiar Face' From Forthcoming Album 'Tender' Photo zzzahara Unveils 'Hey Familiar Face' From Forthcoming Album 'Tender'
by Michael Major - August 31, 2023

zzzahara shares a new track, “Hey Familiar Face,” alongside a video. Big shout to Madeleine Daste who animated the music video. She really captured the zzz vibe of sleepiness, late night drives, and loneliness.” The new track follows previously shared album offerings “I’d Like You To Leave,” “Girls ...

Satchy Shares New Single 'Easy' & Announces Overflow EP Photo Satchy Shares New Single 'Easy' & Announces Overflow EP
by Michael Major - August 22, 2023

Satchel Brown a.k.a Satchy is a genre-bending musician, songwriter, and producer based in Pasadena, CA. He has worked with acts such as: Zulu, Eyedress, Hana Vu, Ade Hakim, Schwey, and Dende; and received critical acclaim from FLOOD Magazine, Brooklyn Vegan, Afropunk, Lyrical Lemonade, & more....

zzzahara Confirms New Album in 'Tender' in September Photo zzzahara Confirms New Album in 'Tender' in September
by Michael Major - July 20, 2023

Los Angeles-based queer guitarist and songwriter zzzahara confirms they’ll be releasing a new album, Tender. In celebration, they share a new song from the LP “Girls On SSRIs Don’t Cry” with accompanying music video. zzzahara will be performing select dates this fall, including their first ever Euro...

zzzahara Returns With New Single 'Kensington' Photo zzzahara Returns With New Single 'Kensington'
by Michael Major - June 29, 2023

Los Angeles-based queer guitarist and songwriter zzzahara returns with a new single, “Kensington.' Aside from the one-off single “idk how to luv” released in March, “Kensington” is zzzahara’s first new music since their debut album, Liminal Spaces, was released to critical acclaim via Lex Records in...

Sky Ferreria to Perform at Minty Boi's 5th Anniversary Event in NYC Photo Sky Ferreria to Perform at Minty Boi's 5th Anniversary Event in NYC
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023

MTAMB is the collaborative endeavor between MTA music festival (天漠音乐节) and Los Angeles-based Independent promoter Minty Boi Presents. It's a one-night only event at NYC's Knockdown Center, featuring headliner Sky Ferreira, plus Current Joys, Clams Casino, ABRA, and more!...

88RISING Announces Lineup for 5th Annual Head in the Clouds Los Angeles Music & Arts Photo 88RISING Announces Lineup for 5th Annual Head in the Clouds Los Angeles Music & Arts Festival
by Michael Major - May 22, 2023

The festival boasts its biggest lineup yet including headliners DPR Live, DPR Ian, Jackson Wang, NIKI, Rich Brian, Rina Sawayama, XG, YOASOBI and special guest ZEDD. This year’s festival also includes live performances from TOKiMONSTA, Keith Ape, Yerin Baek, ATARASHII GAKKO!, MILLI, Warren Hue, and ...

Sky Ferreira Announces West Coast Tour Dates Photo Sky Ferreira Announces West Coast Tour Dates
by Michael Major - May 03, 2023

The tour is part of LA promoter Minty Boi's 5th Anniversary celebration. Minty Boi is an independent promoter based in Los Angeles, spreading its footprint in markets such as Los Angeles, New York, and greater SoCal. Minty Boi has presented shows by everyone from 100 Gecs, Lightning Bolt, Soul Glo, ...

zzzahara Releases Debut Album 'Liminal Spaces' Photo zzzahara Releases Debut Album 'Liminal Spaces'
by Michael Major - October 21, 2022

“Liminal Spaces would have not been possible without the help of several people—my friend Collin helped produce some songs and engineer sessions, the absolute genius Stephen Kaye mixed the album and recorded the bass for ‘g(url)’ and Dave Cooley (J Dilla, Blood Orange, Yves Tumor, Tame Impala, Param...

zzzahara Shares New Track 'julia' Photo zzzahara Shares New Track 'julia'
by Michael Major - September 28, 2022

Los Angeles-based queer guitarist and songwriter zzzahara shares a new track, “julia,” alongside a video. The new track follows initial album offerings “bulletproof,” featuring Los Angeles-based musician and producer Mareux, “get out of la,” “lust,” “gurl” and “cupid’s out tonight.' Watch the new mu...

zzzahara Unveils 'cupid's out tonight' & 'g(url)' from Forthcoming Debut Album 'Limin Photo zzzahara Unveils 'cupid's out tonight' & 'g(url)' from Forthcoming Debut Album 'Liminal Spaces'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2022

zzzahara unveils “cupid’s out tonight” and “g(url)” from their forthcoming album, Liminal Spaces. They have a host of tour dates coming up this fall, including stops at Brooklyn’s Sultan Room and LA’s The Echo and Lodge Room, the latter of which is the Liminal Spaces album release show—complete list...

Eyedress Release New Album 'FULL TIME LOVER' Photo Eyedress Release New Album 'FULL TIME LOVER'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022

FULL TIME LOVER, the new album from Manila-born, Los Angeles-based rising star Eyedress, is out now via Lex Records. Also, the Vanna Youngstein (Euphoria, Carly Rae Jepsen)-directed video for the album’s title track, “FULL TIME LOVER,” debuts, which finds Eyedress proposing to his partner in real li...

zzzahara to Release Debut Album 'Liminal Spaces' Photo zzzahara to Release Debut Album 'Liminal Spaces'
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022

Liminal Spaces, the debut album from Los Angeles-based queer guitarist and songwriter zzzahara, has been announced along with a new song, “lust” alongside a video. The new track follows initial offerings “bulletproof,” featuring Los Angeles-based musician and producer Mareux, and “get out of la.” Wa...

Eyedress Shares 'In the Dog House' With Franky Villani & 'Dream Dealer' With Chad Hug Photo Eyedress Shares 'In the Dog House' With Franky Villani & 'Dream Dealer' With Chad Hugo
by Michael Major - August 04, 2022

Manila-born, Los Angeles-based rising star Eyedress shares two new songs. “IN THE DOG HOUSE” features pro-skateboarder Franky Villani, his first ever musical feature and appearance in a video. Dickies’ sponsored, Villani also skates for New Balance. Eyedress also releases “DREAM DEALER' with Chad Hu...

Eyedress Shares New Tracks 'A Good Life' & '2 Headed Goat' Photo Eyedress Shares New Tracks 'A Good Life' & '2 Headed Goat'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022

Manila-born, Los Angeles-based rising star Eyedress shares two new songs, “A GOOD LIFE,” powered by an infectious guitar hook that will appeal to fans of his global hit “Jealous” and lo-fi punk rap banger “2 HEADED GOAT” featuring Realyungphil and Lucien Clarke. Both tracks are taken from his forthc...












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