JAWS Reveal New Single 'Sweat'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The first body of work by the band since 2019’s ’The Ceiling’, the new EP will also be the first to be produced entirely by Schofield. Written at 123 Studios in Peckham, the new recordings also feature input from Brett Shaw (Foals, Florence and the Machine) who provided his additional production nous to the project.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The first body of work by the band since 2019’s ’The Ceiling’, the new EP will also be the first to be produced entirely by Schofield. Written at 123 Studios in Peckham, the new recordings also feature input from Brett Shaw (Foals, Florence and the Machine) who provided his additional production nous to the project.
Qwynn Releases New Single 'This Moment'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
“This Moment” was recorded in Nashville and co-written by Qwynn, producer/songwriter Matt Wilder (Dreamworks, Warner Brothers) and songwriter Brian Maher, who co-penned Justin Moore’s #1 songs “Small Town USA” and “Til My Last Day” and also landed cuts by artists such as Taylor Swift, Lonestar and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
“This Moment” was recorded in Nashville and co-written by Qwynn, producer/songwriter Matt Wilder (Dreamworks, Warner Brothers) and songwriter Brian Maher, who co-penned Justin Moore’s #1 songs “Small Town USA” and “Til My Last Day” and also landed cuts by artists such as Taylor Swift, Lonestar and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
Tessa Violet and Frances Forever Team Up on 'Play With Fire'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
She has collaborated with fellow tastemakers in the pop genre like Cavetown, Lovelytheband, MisterWives, Chloe Moriondo, and Will Joseph Cook. In May, Tessa wrapped a 24-date tour supporting half•alive, and she is featured on the band's live recording of 'Never Been Better,' shared earlier this month.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
She has collaborated with fellow tastemakers in the pop genre like Cavetown, Lovelytheband, MisterWives, Chloe Moriondo, and Will Joseph Cook. In May, Tessa wrapped a 24-date tour supporting half•alive, and she is featured on the band's live recording of 'Never Been Better,' shared earlier this month.
Paradime Drops Apollo Brown-Produced Single 'Wolf Greys' Featuring Marv Won and Ty Farris
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Paradime connects with fellow Detroit natives Apollo Brown, Marv Won, and Ty Farris for his grimy new single “Wolf Greys.” With an all-star cast of Detroit artists, “Wolf Greys” is a hard-hitting track that sees Paradime, Marv Won, and Ty Farris go showcase their skilled rapping ability over Apollo Brown’s expert production.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Paradime connects with fellow Detroit natives Apollo Brown, Marv Won, and Ty Farris for his grimy new single “Wolf Greys.” With an all-star cast of Detroit artists, “Wolf Greys” is a hard-hitting track that sees Paradime, Marv Won, and Ty Farris go showcase their skilled rapping ability over Apollo Brown’s expert production.
Sextile Shares Dreamy New Single 'Crash'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The song is fittingly clubby, driven by a shuffling downtempo groove that supports warm synth pads and wiry leads. Where the band’s previous single, “New York,” was energetic and flashy, “Crash” is more reflective and nuanced. It highlights the stylistic range that underlines Sextile’s new album Push. Listen to the single now!
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The song is fittingly clubby, driven by a shuffling downtempo groove that supports warm synth pads and wiry leads. Where the band’s previous single, “New York,” was energetic and flashy, “Crash” is more reflective and nuanced. It highlights the stylistic range that underlines Sextile’s new album Push. Listen to the single now!
Frankie and the Witch Fingers Share Seven-Minute Single 'Empire'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Los Angeles psych-punk quartet Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared new track “Empire” alongside an official video. The final preview from the upcoming record, “Empire” kicks off the album with seven minutes of pure energy and apocalyptically intense lyrics. The accompanying video perfectly captures the track’s riff-laden psychedelic mayhem.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Los Angeles psych-punk quartet Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared new track “Empire” alongside an official video. The final preview from the upcoming record, “Empire” kicks off the album with seven minutes of pure energy and apocalyptically intense lyrics. The accompanying video perfectly captures the track’s riff-laden psychedelic mayhem.
Bakar Shares New Single 'Right Here, For Now'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Bakar reveals a captivating new single “Right Here, For Now.” Opening with an addictive kick snare that meanders throughout the track, “Right Here, For Now” explores the themes of young love and self-discovery, displaying Bakar's musical prowess and his ability to infuse introspection into a lively song. Plus, check out tour dates!
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Bakar reveals a captivating new single “Right Here, For Now.” Opening with an addictive kick snare that meanders throughout the track, “Right Here, For Now” explores the themes of young love and self-discovery, displaying Bakar's musical prowess and his ability to infuse introspection into a lively song. Plus, check out tour dates!
POISON RUIN Announce US Tour Following 'Harvest' Album
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Poison Ruin have toured continuously, including various US dates and a sold out European / UK debut tour earlier this year. Now they set another Fall US run around their performance at Gonerfest in September. Highlights also include NYC's Union Pool at the top of next month, Nashville, DC, NOLA and others.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Poison Ruin have toured continuously, including various US dates and a sold out European / UK debut tour earlier this year. Now they set another Fall US run around their performance at Gonerfest in September. Highlights also include NYC's Union Pool at the top of next month, Nashville, DC, NOLA and others.
Gabby & The Gondolas Release Debut Album 'Pollyanna'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Gabby & The Gondolas is the brainchild of Kyle Neveau, an indie rock songwriter from San Clemente, California. Neveau’s sound certainly reflects the beaches that San Clemente is famous for, but one could argue that Pollyanna, the debut LP for the project, covers a wide range of genres, from grunge to surf rock to Americana.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Gabby & The Gondolas is the brainchild of Kyle Neveau, an indie rock songwriter from San Clemente, California. Neveau’s sound certainly reflects the beaches that San Clemente is famous for, but one could argue that Pollyanna, the debut LP for the project, covers a wide range of genres, from grunge to surf rock to Americana.
Atarashii Gakko! Announce First Ever Full North American Headlining Tour
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The outlandish quartet — comprised of kawaii-but- fierce MIZYU, wildcard SUZUKA, graceful KANON and funky RIN — break genre walls to create music mixing elements of pop, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more, delivered with punk energy and featuring frantic dance moves, choreographed by the four members themselves.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The outlandish quartet — comprised of kawaii-but- fierce MIZYU, wildcard SUZUKA, graceful KANON and funky RIN — break genre walls to create music mixing elements of pop, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more, delivered with punk energy and featuring frantic dance moves, choreographed by the four members themselves.
Yung Bae Announces Fall North American Tour
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
On the heels of releasing the fittingly titled “Awesome Ways” with Nile Rodgers, dance-pop maestro Yung Bae announces a fall 2023 North American tour in support of his forthcoming album, Groove Continental: Side B. Winding across the continent from Washington, DC, to Vancouver, BC, the tour will include a stop in Brooklyn, NY.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
On the heels of releasing the fittingly titled “Awesome Ways” with Nile Rodgers, dance-pop maestro Yung Bae announces a fall 2023 North American tour in support of his forthcoming album, Groove Continental: Side B. Winding across the continent from Washington, DC, to Vancouver, BC, the tour will include a stop in Brooklyn, NY.
Micah McLaurin Releases New Single 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
“Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” is the first of Micah’s upcoming all-star collaborations with GRAMMY-nominated arranger Chris Walden (Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder), GRAMMY-winning composer David Campbell (Carole King, Adele, James Taylor) and multi-platinum arranger Robin Smith.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
“Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” is the first of Micah’s upcoming all-star collaborations with GRAMMY-nominated arranger Chris Walden (Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder), GRAMMY-winning composer David Campbell (Carole King, Adele, James Taylor) and multi-platinum arranger Robin Smith.
S. Carey & John Raymond Release New Single 'Transient'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter John Raymond and Bon Iver sideman S. Carey released their video for “Transient,” the newest single from Raymond and Carey’s upcoming collaborative album Shadowlands. The album was produced by Sun Chung, and will be released on the Libellule Editions imprint of Chung’s Red Hook Records.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter John Raymond and Bon Iver sideman S. Carey released their video for “Transient,” the newest single from Raymond and Carey’s upcoming collaborative album Shadowlands. The album was produced by Sun Chung, and will be released on the Libellule Editions imprint of Chung’s Red Hook Records.
GENESIS OWUSU Shares 'Stay Blessed' From New Album 'STRUGGLER'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Owusu also shares the album’s third single, “Stay Blessed,” and the Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore-directed video featuring Owusu and his Roaches – fans from across Australia that showed up to the video shoot in Melbourne ready to shave their heads and dawn the album’s iconic red stripe on their heads. Watch the video now!
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Owusu also shares the album’s third single, “Stay Blessed,” and the Claudia Sangiorgi Dalimore-directed video featuring Owusu and his Roaches – fans from across Australia that showed up to the video shoot in Melbourne ready to shave their heads and dawn the album’s iconic red stripe on their heads. Watch the video now!
poptropicaslutz! Share New Single 'Upside Down' Featuring PmBata
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Seamlessly pairing pulsating electronic synths with classic pop-punk guitar riffs, the track boasts a featured verse from new age hip-hop artist PmBata and production from Courtney Ballard (5SOS, Jessie J) and Kodeblooded (Sueco, Connor Kaufman). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Seamlessly pairing pulsating electronic synths with classic pop-punk guitar riffs, the track boasts a featured verse from new age hip-hop artist PmBata and production from Courtney Ballard (5SOS, Jessie J) and Kodeblooded (Sueco, Connor Kaufman). Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!
Michael C. Hall's Band Princess Goes Releases Single 'BLUR' From Sophomore Album 'Come Of Age'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Princess Goes, the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Cabaret, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) have released a new single!
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Princess Goes, the buzzy band led by the charismatic showmanship and signature voice of vocalist, lyricist, musician and actor Michael C. Hall (Hedwig & the Angry Inch, Cabaret, Lazarus) alongside keyboardist Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper) and drummer Peter Yanowitz (The Wallflowers, Morningwood) have released a new single!
Heavy MakeUp Releases New Song 'NICE TRY'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Written and produced by the trio, Heavy MakeUp features 11 tracks including lead single, “ALL THE TIME,” which debuted earlier this summer. Filled with sonic exploration, the record captures the artists’ improvisational spirit and shared curiosities through voice, synths, drum machines and brass.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Written and produced by the trio, Heavy MakeUp features 11 tracks including lead single, “ALL THE TIME,” which debuted earlier this summer. Filled with sonic exploration, the record captures the artists’ improvisational spirit and shared curiosities through voice, synths, drum machines and brass.
Video: Loon Town Take A Trip To Another Realm With Their New Video 'Silver Flowers'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Take a zany trip to another realm with dream pop/ synth-rock band outfit Loon Town’s refreshing new music video, “Silver Flowers.' This fast-tempo song, a single off their recent album “Slow Space”, confounds reality with sparkly visuals reminiscent of Kate Bush and other eye-candy of the 80s, saccharin drip with darkness creeping in at the edges.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Take a zany trip to another realm with dream pop/ synth-rock band outfit Loon Town’s refreshing new music video, “Silver Flowers.' This fast-tempo song, a single off their recent album “Slow Space”, confounds reality with sparkly visuals reminiscent of Kate Bush and other eye-candy of the 80s, saccharin drip with darkness creeping in at the edges.
A Certain Ratio Share Emperor Machine Remix Of 'Constant Curve'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The EP follows their latest album 1982 (released in spring of this year), and includes three newly commissioned remixes of tracks from the album: Emperor Machine’s reworking, a Werkha mix of “SAMO” and Manchester producer Jade Parker’s remix of “Waiting on a Train” (feat. Ellen Beth Abdi & Chunky).
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The EP follows their latest album 1982 (released in spring of this year), and includes three newly commissioned remixes of tracks from the album: Emperor Machine’s reworking, a Werkha mix of “SAMO” and Manchester producer Jade Parker’s remix of “Waiting on a Train” (feat. Ellen Beth Abdi & Chunky).
Penelope Releases New Single From Bruce Willis' Final Film ASSASSIN
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
This new single follows Penelope’s 2022 hit single “Honest” as well her collaboration with rapper Mr. HUBB on single “Legacy” that has seen a great response from fans and press alike. This single follows the success of Penelope’s 2021 EP Stages Of Grief which set the stage of what to expect from this talented singer-songwriter.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
This new single follows Penelope’s 2022 hit single “Honest” as well her collaboration with rapper Mr. HUBB on single “Legacy” that has seen a great response from fans and press alike. This single follows the success of Penelope’s 2021 EP Stages Of Grief which set the stage of what to expect from this talented singer-songwriter.
Dylan Sinclair Drops 'Fly Girl' Alt-R&B Single
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
R&B singer-songwriter Dylan Sinclair is making waves again with his latest track, 'Fly Girl,' marking his first release of 2023. As anticipation builds for his upcoming sold out London headline debut and All Points East Festival performance later this month, the Toronto native's alt-R&B single is available to stream now on all digital platforms.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
R&B singer-songwriter Dylan Sinclair is making waves again with his latest track, 'Fly Girl,' marking his first release of 2023. As anticipation builds for his upcoming sold out London headline debut and All Points East Festival performance later this month, the Toronto native's alt-R&B single is available to stream now on all digital platforms.
Daisy the Great Share 'Tough Kid' From Forthcoming EP
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The band’s sophomore album, ALL YOU NEED IS TIME, has surpassed 260 million global streams, and their five-week US tour was a smashing success, nearly selling out entirely. To continue the touring success and build up to the new EP, the band will embark on a European Tour later this month with Liza Anne in Ljubljana.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
The band’s sophomore album, ALL YOU NEED IS TIME, has surpassed 260 million global streams, and their five-week US tour was a smashing success, nearly selling out entirely. To continue the touring success and build up to the new EP, the band will embark on a European Tour later this month with Liza Anne in Ljubljana.
DINERS Share New Single 'Working On My Dreams'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
DOMINO, the new album from Blue Broderick aka Diners, was recorded with a very specific direction from friend and album producer, Mo Troper: channel Diners’ vintage 70s pop sound into a ripping rock n roll record. The final result of those recording sessions can be heard this Friday, when the album is released via Bar/None Records.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
DOMINO, the new album from Blue Broderick aka Diners, was recorded with a very specific direction from friend and album producer, Mo Troper: channel Diners’ vintage 70s pop sound into a ripping rock n roll record. The final result of those recording sessions can be heard this Friday, when the album is released via Bar/None Records.
COLD WAR KIDS Announce 10th Studio Album 'Cold War Kids' & Share New Track
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
With its funky groove and huge chorus, “Run Away With Me” sets the tone for the LP as a whole - 12 high-minded, stylistically diverse songs referencing everything from Curtis Mayfield to the Pretenders and Elton John to Happy Mondays and Gang Of Four.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
With its funky groove and huge chorus, “Run Away With Me” sets the tone for the LP as a whole - 12 high-minded, stylistically diverse songs referencing everything from Curtis Mayfield to the Pretenders and Elton John to Happy Mondays and Gang Of Four.
Dove Armitage Shares Lead Single 'Brittle' From New EP 'Concernles'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Dove Armitage, the alias of the Los Angeles-based songwriter Quincy Larson, has dropped a single. She announces her new EP, Concernless, out November 3rd via KRO Records. Being a multi-disciplinary artist, Dove has played bass in Yungblud, and in Death Valley Girls and she also played synth on “Perfectly Not Close To Me” by WILLOW feat. Yves Tumor.
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023
Dove Armitage, the alias of the Los Angeles-based songwriter Quincy Larson, has dropped a single. She announces her new EP, Concernless, out November 3rd via KRO Records. Being a multi-disciplinary artist, Dove has played bass in Yungblud, and in Death Valley Girls and she also played synth on “Perfectly Not Close To Me” by WILLOW feat. Yves Tumor.
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