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DEAR DEAR Reveals Debut Album 'death of a fairytale'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023 The fearless confessional wrapped in a retro soundscape is Dear Dear’s signature, revealing intimate reflections in a playful way. death of a fairytale is a continuation of the 2021 EP Dear Dear: Volume 1 and Cohl’s collaborative work with Barry Goldberg (Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Ray Charles, Gladys ...
Dear Dear Announces New Album & Shares New Track 'A Woman's Fault'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023 Paying homage to ‘60s girl group legends such as The Ronettes, The Shirelles, Darlene Love, and The Crystals, death of a fairytale is a continuation of her EP Dear Dear: Volume 1 and collaborative work with Barry Goldberg (Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart, Ray Charles, Gladys Knight). Plus, check out upcoming...
Photos: See Inside the Taylor Swift Exhibit at the Museum of Arts and Design in New York City
by Michael Major - May 25, 2023 Taylor Swift: Storyteller includes ensembles from the music video for “Shake It Off” (2014); the red wedding dress and bellhop uniform from “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault),” which featured Miles Teller and was directed by Blake Lively (2021); and the sparkling ensemble ...
Talia Mar Releases 'Self-Portrait'
by Michael Major - March 31, 2023 The video, directed by Kassandra Powell, sees Talia reflect on herself through a series of mirrors, glass, crystals and TV screens – acting as a metaphor for when a toxic relationship can make you not recognise who you’ve become and remembering you need to put yourself first and not lose sight of th...
John Vanderslice Shares New Single 'CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)'
by Michael Major - March 21, 2023 Where lead single “Crystals 26” included familiar elements of classic Vanderslice, “CRYSTALS 15 (DIE!)” is a bit-crushed transmission intermingled with haunting samples that feels like the logical conclusion of his largely instrumental David Berman tribute from 2021 and more recent foray into crumbl...
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer, Shahzad Ismaily Debut 'Love In Exile'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023 Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu...
Arooj Aftab, Vijay Iyer & Shahzad Ismaily to Release 'Love In Exile' Debut LP
by Michael Major - February 23, 2023 Love In Exile asks you to step inside its sense of time, to stretch out alongside these delightful and unhurriedly unfolding songs. Profound impact is achieved with minimal instrumentation: Vijay Iyer on pianos and electronics, Shahzad Ismaily on bass and Moog synth, and Arooj Aftab’s exquisite Urdu...
John Vanderslice Announces New Album & Shares Lead Single 'Crystals 26'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 John Vanderslice has announced his new album CRYSTALS 3.0, and shared it’s lead single “Crystals 26.” The culmination of a span of ecstatic experimentation with harsh noise and hard drugs, curious samples and cascading sequencers—it is both a new pinnacle for Vanderslice and the manifestation of a r...
Darlene Love to Release 'Live 1982' on CD & DVD
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023 Captured on stage at Hop Singh’s club in southern California, this eleven-song set includes her signature hits recorded for Phil Spector — “He’s a Rebel,” “Da Doo Ron Ron,” “(Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry” — alongside previously unreleased covers of Bruce Springsteen’s “Hungry Heart” and the ...
GRAMMY Museum to Open Shakira Exhibit in March
by Michael Major - January 26, 2023 Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning and Latin GRAMMY Award-winning Shakira has firmly established herself as a singer, songwriter, producer, dancer, visual artist, philanthropist, and global icon. To showcase Shakira’s enduring creative legacy, the GRAMMY Museum proudly presents Shakira, Shakira: The GRAMMY ...
Psych/Synth/Noise Rock Outfit Chum to Release Debut Single on Crackedankles
by Michael Major - January 04, 2023 Tracked by increasingly renowned studio engineer Wayne Adams (Petbrick / Wasted Death etc.) at his own Bear Bites Horse Studio in Haggerston, Beefcake Doctrine offers a driving slab of pumping noise rock. Synth heavy, groove laden, pulsating and nasty, the single keeps spilling over the edges of ...
Madame Gandhi Releases 'Vibrations' Short-Form LP
by Michael Major - December 23, 2022 'Heart Wide Open,' produced by MNDR (Tokimonsta, Carly Rae Jepsen) and Ebonie Smith (Santigold, Janelle Monáe) is a joyous explosion of jazzy, brassy rhythms that happen to double as an homage to Fela Kuti's legacy of life-affirming anthems. Finally, the closer 'Set Me Free' transports you with hope...
Limoblaze Releases AfroGospel Christmas Song 'Silent Night'
by Michael Major - December 05, 2022 First up was 'Silent Night (Hush),' featuring Crystal Nicole & Q Parker (112), followed by 'Silent Night (Afrobeats),' performed by AfroGospel rising star, Limoblaze, Rehmahz, and Emandiong, with additional vocals by Jordan Dollar. 'Silent Night (Afrobeats)' was produced by Happi, Dunnie, Tumeh 'DJ ...
Madame Gandhi Announces 'Vibrations' Short-Form Album
by Michael Major - September 29, 2022 rtist and activist Madame Gandhi (Kiran Gandhi) announced Vibrations, a short-form album set for release later this year via Sony Music. It’s the final project in a three-part series — following Voices (2016) and Visions (2019) — that looks at personal liberation, activism, being in service, and evo...
Madame Gandhi Shares New Single 'Crystals & Congas'
by Michael Major - August 26, 2022 Recorded in Los Angeles, Memphis, and London, and co-produced by Madame Gandhi with GRAMMY Award winning writer/producer MNDR (Tokimonsta, Carly Rae Jepsen, Flume, Mark Ronson) and Ebonie Smith (Hamilton, Santigold, Janelle Monáe) “Crystals & Congas' was written by Gandhi....
Murder By Death's New Album SPELL/BOUND Out Today
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 29, 2022 Murder by Death released their latest album Spell/Bound. The album was produced in California by Kevin Ratterman and features singles “Never Be” and “Everything Must Rest.”...
Murder By Death Share First Single Off of Forthcoming Album, "Never Be"
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022 Murder By Death have shared the first single off of their upcoming album. 'Never Be' is out today ahead of their album, 'Spell/Bound,' which will be out on July 29th. Last month Murder by Death announced the Kickstarter campaign for their forthcoming album Spell/Bound which is being released on July...
Murder By Death Shares First Taste of Upcoming Album with 'Never Be'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 13, 2022 Last month Murder by Death announced the Kickstarter campaign for their forthcoming album Spell/Bound which is being released on July 29. Today they share the first single off the LP, “Never Be” and the band notes, “'Never Be' is a cinematic tell-off song that simmers with a dark and lush energy. Ce... |