Month: June 2023

FRENCH SEXTET L’IMPÉRATRICE AND CALIFORNIA’S CUCO TEAM UP FOR PSYCHEDELIC DISCO TRACK “HEARTQUAKE”

L’IMPÉRATRICE, THE “FESTIVAL FAVORITE” LIVE BAND, WILL PERFORM AT LOLLAPALOOZA AND OUTSIDE LANDS THIS SUMMER (see live dates below) “Every Coachella has that moment. This year’s breakout belonged to France’s L’Impératice, whose precipice-of-the-’80s-influenced, earnest Eurodisco led to an enormous crush of people trying to get a dance in.” – Variety “7 Captivating Sets From Coachella: Parisian six-piece …

Indonesia’s Grrrl Gang share new single and music video “Rude Awakening;” Debut album Spunky! out September 22 via Kill Rock Stars

Photo credit: Tiny Studio  Indonesian trio Grrrl Gang recently announced the arrival of their full-length debut album, Spunky!, to be released on September 22 by Green Island Music in partnership with exclusive license in North, Central and South America on Kill Rock Stars (pre-order). The album will also be released on Trapped Animal Records in the United Kingdom and European Union, and Big Romantic Records in Japan …

French-Finnish ghost rock band The Nearlies release single “Polska Konitski” from upcoming studio album!

Promo picture by SIMSIM-ART.com French-Finnish Ghost Rock act The Nearlies is set to release their second studio album “Fresh Memories” later via Concorde Music Company. The first single “Polska Konitski” is out now and available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/nearlies-polska Drummer Derico Da Purificacao comments: “It is with great satisfaction that we invite everyone to come and …

S. Carey & John Raymond Announce Collaborative Album ‘Shadowlands’ out 9/15, Amazing First Single “Calling” Out Now

June 28, 2023: Today, GRAMMY-nominated trumpeter John Raymond and Bon Iver sideman S. Carey announced a September 15th release date for their collaborative album Shadowlands. The album announcement comes with the first single “Calling,” which BrooklynVegan described as “a layered, unfolding ballad with soothing, almost ambient vocals and synths and stirring flutters of trumpet and flugelhorn.” The album was produced by Sun Chung, …

CYDNEE WITH A C RELEASES PLAYFUL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “DON’T WE ALWAYS” – SPED-UP VERSION OF NEW EP CONFESSIONS OF A FAN GIRL OUT NOW

Today, Atlanta-raised, LA-based singer Cydnee With a C releases a brand new music video for “Don’t We Always”— a standout bubbly bass-infused love song from her most recent EP Confessions of a Fangirl. Watch the new music video HERE. Along with the new music video comes the release of a sped-up version of Confessions of a Fangirl out today. …

R.E.M.’s New Video for “Strange Currencies (Remix)” in Partnership with FX’s ‘The Bear’

R.E.M.’s music is featured prominently throughout Season 2 of the award-winning hit series, available now exclusively on Hulu Alt-rock pioneers R.E.M. and the team behind FX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series The Bear have partnered to release a full-length music video for “Strange Currencies (Remix)”: The visual combines footage from R.E.M.’s Road Movie (documenting their 1995 tour) plus exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage …

GORGON CITY ANNOUNCE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM SALVATION, RELEASING JULY 21: NEW COLLAB WITH DRAMA, “LOST & FOUND,” OUT TODAY

UK electronic duo Gorgon City have returned, announcing their upcoming album Salvation, which is set for release July 21 via Astralwerks. Pre-order/pre-save here. Alongside the album announce, a rousing new single “Lost & Found” featuring DRAMA, releases today. Offering an exciting glimpse of their upcoming LP, “Lost & Found” is a blissful house anthem centered around a driving synth bassline and sumptuous vocal melodies …

Portland’s Brandon De La Cruz Gets Michael Hurley’s Blessing On Upcoming Single ‘I Love You Babe’

Portland, Oregon – June 27th, 2023 – It’s no small feat to develop a relationship with one of your songwriting heroes. It’s another to obtain their blessing on a cover song of theirs you’ll be releasing. Such is the case with Portland/New Zealand indie folk singer-songwriter Brandon De La Cruz. De La Cruz’s upcoming single, “I Love You …

flowerovlove – Unveils Exuberant New Single, “Coffee Shop”

Acclaimed indie artist flowerovlove returns with “Coffee Shop,” a bright, infectious dream-pop single that spotlights her timeless, luminous vocals. Listen HERE. Her winsome personality shines in the vibrant official video for “Coffee Shop,” which finds her playing the captain of a cheer squad and a host of other characters. View HERE. Born Joyce Cisse, the 18-year-old artist from South London has independently released a …

GLOBAL ICON GWEN STEFANI RETURNS WITH SOARING NEW SINGLE “TRUE BABE”

Photo credit: Yu Tsai June 23, 2023 – Santa Monica, CA – Today, global superstar Gwen Stefani makes a triumphant return with the new single “True Babe.” Her first single since 2021’s “Slow Clap” featuring Saweetie, “True Babe” is an irresistible pop anthem with an alt twist. Produced by Swedish duo Jack & Coke and LA-based rocker KThrash, “True Babe” highlights Stefani’s trademark lilting vocals and knack for unfiltered lyrical honesty. …

CARLY RAE JEPSEN RETURNS WITH DISCO-INFUSED NEW SINGLE “SHY BOY”

Santa Monica, CA — June 23, 2023 — Today, GRAMMY®-nominated pop icon Carly Rae Jepsen returns with the infectious new single “Shy Boy.” A sparkling disco anthem with lashings of funk, the Canadian hitmaker brings her own special magic to Pride month. No doubt, “Shy Boy” will be a highlight of Jepsen’s live set when she embarks upon a run of summer …

Caroline Romano Announces ‘A Brief Epic’ EP & Shares New Single “This House”

Nashville-based singer and songwriter Caroline Romano reveals her new single, “This House,” off her upcoming EP, ‘A Brief Epic,’ out July 28th. With her new EP, ‘A Brief Epic, Caroline reintroduces herself with a more mature and intentional alt-leaning sound. The EP will include past singles “Mississippi Air” and “Guts,” as well as her new release, “This House.”  …

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR ANITTA BRINGS BRAZILIAN FUNK TO THE MASSES WITH NEW SINGLE “FUNK RAVE”

Kicking off a massive new chapter, record-breakinginternational superstar Anitta unveils a new single entitled “Funk Rave” today. It marks her first release under her newly minted deal with Republic Records in partnership with Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Listen to “Funk Rave” HERE. About the song Anitta commented, “All the music I’ve been making for the past year is music I’m so proud of. It’s both incredibly Brazilian and intentionally …

Lastlings give you Perfect World

Today, Japanese-Australian sibling electronic duo Lastlings release their anticipated sophomore album Perfect World, featuring singles ‘Get What You Want’, ‘Noise’, ‘Gravity’, ‘Holding Me Like Water’ and today’s focus single of the same name ‘Perfect World’,  out now via Liberation Records and Rose Avenue Records.   Perfect World serves as the second full-length offering from the duo comprised of singer/songwriter Amy …

Lil Lotus Shares Pop-Punk Anthem “When Life Gives You Lemons” Feat. Sophie Powers

Today, LA-based artist Lil Lotus collaborates with Toronto-based pop singer Sophie Powers for the new single and music video, “When Life Gives You Lemons”.  Produced by Matt Malpass (Blink 182, MGK) “When Life Give You Lemons” opens with a brightly strummed guitar as emotional vocals from Lotus tell his side of a dysfunctional romance.  Sophie’s verse is a spunky, tongue-in-cheek response …

Malick Koly Shares “Dolòr” in advance of Feel Bad Fest EP Featuring Vernon Reid and Ron Carter

Earlier this spring, NYC-based singer-songwriter, drummer, and producer Malick Koly announced his brand new EP, Feel Bad Fest, due August 18. Following the recent release of singles from the project — “Dolòr” and “Heaven For Now” (featuring Ron Carter and Vernon Reid) — today, Koly shares a brand new video for the former, “Dolòr.” As Koly wrote of the track and its accompanying video: “‘Dolòr’ …