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Nonpoint Release New Single 'Underdog;' Will Tour with Black Stone Cherry This Summer
by Josh Sharpe - May 21, 2024 Continuing with the success of their new independent label, 361 Degrees Records, Nonpoint proudly unveils their latest single, 'Underdog,' along with its official music video. The song embodies the spirit of perseverance, urging listeners to embrace their underdog status and defy expectations. 'Bein...
Seattle's Painted Shield Share New Song Ahead of 'Painted Shield 3' Album
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2024 Earlier this year, Seattle, WA-based Painted Shield announced details of their forthcoming LP, Painted Shield 3, due for release July 26, 2024 via Loosegroove Records. Last week, the band shared “Lover Divine,” following on the heels of the album’s lead single, “Transector.” The band recently headli...
IDLES Release New Album 'TANGK'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024 The UK five-piece have warmed up their fans with the release of previous singles “Dancer,” (with backing vocals by James Murphy and Nancy Whang), “Gift Horse” and just this week dropped the music video for “Grace.” The video is effectively a recreation of Coldplay's iconic “Yellow” video. Check out ...
Glasgow-Based Spyres To Make U.S. Debut This Spring
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024 Over the past few years the band has been making a name for themselves on stage. Supporting credentials include The Jesus And Mary Chain, Nothing But Thieves, The Music, Lauren Hibbard (UK Tour), The Snuts, and SoftCult (UK Tour). In 2021 Spyres made serious ground in the live space in their own rig...
Video: IDLES Share 'Grace' Video Inspired By Coldplay's 'Yellow'
by Michael Major - February 14, 2024 IDLES have shared the official music video for “Grace'' ahead of their fifth studio album TANGK. The concept for the video came to IDLES frontman Joe Talbot in a dream. It's effectively a recreation of Coldplay's iconic “Yellow” video, but with deepfake AI tech used to give the impression that Chris...
Gareth Donkin Shares Festive Holiday Original 'This Winter'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2023 London-based singer-songwriter and producer Gareth Donkin has unwrapped “This Winter,” a jubilant holiday original inspired by the cozy spirit of the season. Arriving with a playful music video, the new single showcases Donkin's distinct sense of melody and his honeyed falsetto, nodding to classics ...
Video: ROYEL OTIS Share Live Video for 'Sofa King' & Announce 2024 US Tour
by Michael Major - November 13, 2023 The highly anticipated tour will be the first time the band have touched down on US soil where they will be playing highlights from their previous EP’s including favorites “Oysters In My Pocket,” “Fried Rice,” “Adored” and more. Watch the new video now!...
Haiku Hands Unleash 'Cool For You' Produced by Motez (Flume, Tkay Maidza)
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 Australian alt-dance trio Haiku Hands (Claire Nakazawa, Beatrice Lewis, and Mie Nakazawa) release 'Cool For You,' produced by Motez (Flume, Disclosure, Sam Smith, Tkay Maidza) via Spinning Top Records. Now that they're back on home soil, they've announced Australian 2023 tour dates, including headli...
Canadian Idol Finalist, Oliver Pigott Takes A Soulful Journey In New Song, Debut U.S. Single
by A.A. Cristi - October 25, 2023 Canadian Folk & Soul artist Oliver Pigott takes listeners on a soulful journey with his Americana-inspired debut U.S. single, 'Eyes My Daddy Gave Me.' This heartfelt song reflects on the transformative power of fatherhood and pays tribute to Pigott's own musical spirit....
Maria BC Shares New Single 'Still'
by Michael Major - September 27, 2023 On Maria BC’s dual August singles, “Amber” and “Watcher,' the Bay Area singer-songwriter pushed their ambient-folk formula into pastoral new terrain. Their new track out now, “Still,” builds on this, carried by reverberant guitar and a wistful piano motif that BC composed as a teenager. Plus, check ...
Seth Glier Releases New Single 'Finally Home'
by Michael Major - September 19, 2023 Seth Glier, the GRAMMY-nominated and five-time Independent Music Award winning singer-songwriter who also serves as a Cultural Diplomat for the US State Department has released “Finally Home” ft. Crys Matthews, a celebration of regenerative farming with driving doo-wop vocal harmony. ...
Haiku Hands Announce New Album With 'Feels So Good'
by Michael Major - August 30, 2023 The trio return with a thumping pop anthem, “Feel So Good,” a Gorillaz + Fatboy Slim-inspired cut of euphoric indie sleaze with a propulsive break beat that will make you want to dance, as well as boasting an all-star production team consisting of Dan Farber (Lizzo, Tkay Maidza, G-Flip) and Josh Fou...
Sally Anne Morgan Shares New Single 'Awake'
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023 Sally Anne Morgan shares the rippling single 'Awake', taken from her upcoming album Carrying. 'Awake' finds Morgan steering her rhythm section atop a stuttering tremolo guitar and drummer Nathan Bowles' syncopated groove as she appeals to the urgency of climate change and resists the complacency tha...
Composer Eric Nathan to Release New Album, SOME FAVORED NOOK, Libretto by Mark Campbell
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 26, 2023 Composer Eric Nathan releases Some Favored Nook, a new album featuring a song cycle that sets the writings of Emily Dickinson to music. The album, with a libretto by Mark Campbell, explores themes of love, war, and women's rights....
Hayden Pedigo Shares New Single Ahead of Album Release & NYC Shows This Week
by Michael Major - June 27, 2023 Pedigo has already shared two songs – the album’s lead single “Elsewhere” in addition to the title track – to acclaim from Pitchfork, NPR Music, The Fader, and many more. Ahead of the album’s release later this week, Pedigo is previewing The Happiest Times with one final clip, “Signal of Hope.” ...
FLEECE Return To Kick Off Your Summer With New Single 'Do You Wanna Party'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023 Back in studio working on a new LP, Canadian indie quartet FLEECE have released their second single of 2023, “Do You Wanna Party” Celebrating Pride and kicking off the summer, with a demand to let loose, FLEECE once again wraps you up in a loving, feel-good energy, inviting you to just let go and “k...
Pigeon Wigs Drops New Single 'Radiation Blues'
by Michael Major - June 22, 2023 Produced and mixed by Tom Rees of fellow Cardiff band Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, the new album features the two singles alongside new tracks including dizzying psych-rock romp “Come Of Age”, breezy ballad “You Play Me” (produced by Andrew Bishop) and climactic closer “Epilogue 6” (produced by Harry Fr...
Video: Fences Unveils Video For Latest Single 'No One' Off Upcoming LP 'Bright Soil'
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023 Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Christopher Mansfield, who records under the Fences moniker, has unveiled the music video for 'No One' the latest single off his upcoming album 'Bright Soil' due out this fall on Enci Records. The track evokes a sense of movement and urgency as Manfie...
Hayden Pedigo Shares New Single & Announces Summer Tour
by Michael Major - May 31, 2023 Pedigo released lead single “Elsewhere” to early critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork, NPR Music and more, and he shares another new single and video for the album’s spacious title track. Building upon one of the characters featured in the short “Elsewhere” film, “The Happiest Times I Ever I...
Gareth Donkin Shares Synth-Infused New Single 'Whenever'
by Michael Major - April 27, 2023 Gareth Donkin has shared his new single “Whenever” via drink sum wtr, a new label formed by A&R Nigil Mack, in partnership with Secretly Group, as a part of the newly minted All Flowers Group. Arriving with a dreamy music video, the buoyant song mines the era of ‘70s yacht soul for inspiration and f...
Haru Nemuri & Jaguar Jonze Share 'Angry Angry'
by Michael Major - April 17, 2023 HARU NEMURI has teamed up with Taiwanese-Australian multi-disciplinary artist JAGUAR JONZE for a new single - “ANGRY ANGRY” including two new songs “ANGRY ANGRY” and don’t call me queen” out now. The song was performed live for the first time at this year’s SXSW Music Festival at the Dr. Marten’s sh...
HAYDEN PEDIGO Announces New Album & Shares First Single 'Elsewhere'
by Michael Major - April 13, 2023 Hayden Pedigo announces his sprawling and cinematic new album. Pedigo recently announced a Summer U.S. tour with Jenny Lewis, and now he shares The Happiest Times’ lead single “Elsewhere.” Featuring looping guitar trills and lapping pedal steel, “Elsewhere” is the stunning centerpiece of the album....
VIDEO: Mandi Mapes Releases 'Daffodil Floors' Visual
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023 Indie singer-songwriter Mandi Mapes has released the video for her single “Daffodil Floors.” Upon its release, “Daffodil Floors” climbed on to Apple Music’s “Inspired Chill” playlist and Spotify’s “New Music Friday Christian” playlist. Watch the new music video now!...
THE SISTERS OF MERCY Announce U.S. Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023 Formed in Leeds, 1980, TSOM, while named after a Leonard Cohen song, took inspiration from such luminaries as Bowie, Slade and The Velvet Underground. But their closest sonic bedfellows are The Stooges, Motörhead and Suicide, the influence of which imbued the band with a distinct sound of their own ...
VIDEO: Schak Stars as the Pied Piper of Rave for His Viral 'Moving All Around (Jumpin')' Video
by Michael Major - January 06, 2023 The video (directed by Jack Willoughby and produced by Michael Newton at Greatcoat Films) encapsulates community, with people from all backgrounds coming together to follow the party-on-wheels through the streets as they leave their responsibilities behind and hedonistic freedom takes over.... |