Month: January 2024

Elias Bendix adresses burnout on new single, “Did My Light Go Out?”

Studies show that musicians are up to three times more likely to experience mental health issues than other professional groups. Things like stress, anxiety, anxiety, depression and low self-confidence, as well as frustration over lack of recognition are challenges that many musicians struggle with. Danish musician Elias Bendix knows first-hand the burnout that often accompanies …

Singer-songwriter Kyle Kimbrell shares new single “Shape I’m In”

Kyle Kimbrell (photo courtesy of Cornelius Chapel) From Birmingham, Alabama, Kyle Kimbrell has been offering high-end Americana music since the release of his 2014 EP, Nobody’s Fool. One of the nicest guys in Birmingham, Kyle is one of the smoothest deliverers of fine lyric this side of the Jackson Brown line.  An accomplished songwriter, Kimbrell’s sound has been …

Ghost Funk Orchestra drops new “To The Moon!” single today from their new concept LP

Ghost Funk Orchestra set to release their new studio album “A Trip To The Moon” on February 23rd via Colemine/Karma Chief Records February 2024 sees Ghost Funk Orchestra blast off into new territory on their fifth album, A Trip To The Moon. In just over a minute, Opening, the aptly titled first track, encapsulates a sense of what’s to come for …

Finnish punkroll band UGLY PUNCH return with Cool Sunglasses single – Debut EP out in February!

Finnish punkroll band UGLY PUNCH released their second single and music video Cool Sunglasses. The track is taken from their self-titled debut EP due to be released on February 22nd by Secret Entertainment.  Ugly Punch has these things to say about the song:” Cool Sunglasses is a more upbeat track than the previous single, which moves forward with …

ELMIENE SHARES LIVE PERFORMANCE EP

LIVE AT RAK STUDIOS EP OUT TODAY VIA POLYDOR/DEF JAM RECORDINGS LISTEN HERE (January 10, 2023) – UK-based artist Elmiene rings in the new year with the release of his live performance EP, Live at RAK Studios, via Polydor/Def Jam Recordings. The body of work provides a stripped-down and intimate perspective to his critically acclaimed EP Marking My Time. Alongside the EP, the …

BAM MARLEY SHARES NEW SINGLE “ECLIPSE”

PHOTO CREDIT: RUSSELL HAMILTON Multi-talented artist and producer Bam Marley returns with his latest single, “Eclipse.” Building on last year’s success of “Bussin,” Marley kicks off the new year by solidifying his presence in the spotlight, crafting a sound that is uniquely his. With soulful rhythms, captivating melodies, and innovative musical elements, “Eclipse” metaphorically explores the dynamic …

MEAN JEANS SHARE NEW SINGLE FOR “SOMETHING’S GOING ON,”OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM, BLASTED. 

(January 10, 2024 – San Francisco) Mean Jeans, kicks off FAT 2024 by blurring reality’s lines with their latest single, “Something’s Going On.” Available on all streaming platforms today, this track is your one-way ticket to a mutant party, courtesy of a nuclear power plant spill and some seriously contaminated pot plants. Vocalist and guitarist Billy Jeans shares, …

ICONIC HOUSE MUSIC VOCALIST KATHY BROWN DIAGNOSED WITH STAGE 4 CANCER – GOFUNDME APPEAL AND FUNDRAISING SINGLE

https://www.gofundme.com/f/kathy-browns-battle-with-cancer Late last year, the internationally celebrated house music vocalist and chart-topping diva Kathy Brown was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, which has now spread to her brain. The news came as a total shock to her fans, friends and family as resulted in an emergency operation. Kathy is currently undergoing a course of …

Bay Area Heavy Hitter Alex Jordan Begs For Mercy On Steve Berlin-Produced “Saving Grace”

New LP Queen Kerosene Out March 8  Photographer Credit: Lauren Bettino January 10, 2024 – Musical Swiss army knife Alex Jordan makes a lively plea for forgiveness on new single “Saving Grace,” out today. With a robust horn section and wailing vocals, the track arrives with a spirited music video that tells the story of a man desperately trying to win back his girlfriend …

Victor Ray – “Comfortable”

Rising star, Victor Ray unveils his new single, “Comfortable” today via Capitol Records. Listen HERE. This track marks the first release since his i felt. EP which dropped in September 2023. With his velvety, powerful vocals paired with a soulful, captivating groove, “Comfortable” speaks to the bitter truth that people may find themselves in situations that they knowingly should walk away from but have grown …

Crash & The Crapenters Unleash Explosive And Unfiltered Third Album ‘Of A Love Renewed’

Sydney’s punk-rock powerhouse, Crash & The Crapenters, have unleashed their raw and potent third studio album, ‘Of A Love Renewed’ (Tuesday, January 9). Since their formation in 2016, this genre-blending band have been fusing elements of anthemic hard rock, punk rock, reggae, and ska into a sound that is undeniably pure and uniquely their own. For their fierce …

BUZZING ALT BAND YONAKA UNLEASH NEW SINGLE “PREDATOR” IN TRAILER FOR VIDEO GAME ‘VALORANT’

LISTEN HERE & WATCH LYRIC VIDEO HERE FEATURED IN NEW VALORANT TRAILER HERE NEW YORK, NY (January 8, 2024) – Kickstarting another era, UK alternative disruptors YONAKA, comprised of Theresa Jarvis [vocals], Alex Crosby [bass], and George Werbrouck-Edwards [guitar], return with a chaotically catchy new single entitled “PREDATOR” via LAVA/Republic Records. “PREDATOR” soundtracks a new cinematic video for the video game VALORANT, developed by Riot Games The video is available on VALORANT’s official YouTube channel HERE. …

A Bold and Magnetizing New Voice in Hip Hop, Alias the Ghost, Stuns Audiences with Eclectic Style

Izaway Entertainment unveils Grand Rapids’ finest, budding talent- Alias the Ghost- an artist whose passionate craft knows no bounds Grand Rapids, Michigan —January 1st, 2023 – A platform that continues to uplift and elevate up-and-coming artists and creatives, Izaway Entertainment has already made its mark with numerous projects available on all platforms, each resonating with authenticity and relatability. …

NRBQ Founder Terry Adams’ Debut Solo Album Terrible To Be Reissued with 4 Bonus Tracks on January 26 via Omnivore Recordings

Available on CD, Digital, and for the first time, on 2-LP Musicians include Roswell Rudd (Archie Shepp, Carla Bley), Marshall Allen, Tyrone Hill, and Dave Gordon (Sun Ra Arkestra), and Johnny & Joey Spampinato and Tom Ardolino (NRBQ) “Terry is well known because he has true talent, not because he’s aggressive. He cares about music. …

Petaluma Records Releases Abdallah Oumbadougou’s “Iwouksane” from Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – VOL. 1

Credit: Joyce Rebillard January 8, 2024: Today, Petaluma Records released Abdallah Oumbadougou’s “Iwouksane,” the second song to be pulled from Amghar: The Godfather of Tuareg Music – VOL. 1, a compilation from the late Abdallah Oumbadougou, the Saharan-born Tuareg guitarist and originating architect of the Desert Blues genre. The double vinyl LP features 14 tracks remastered by 5-time GRAMMY-winning engineer Michael Graves, and includes …

Mountain Stage Announces New Compilation Album Live On Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers To Release On April 19th via Oh Boy Records

Hear The First Single “Space Oddity” By Wilco Released Today In Honor of David Bowie’s Birthday January 8, 2024 – NPR Music and West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s live performance radio show Mountain Stage announced today a new compilation album called Live On Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers will release on April 19th through Oh Boy Records. The album will feature a collection of live performances …

“WORLD BURN” PERFORMED BY RENEÉ RAPP OUT NOW

FEATURED ON MEAN GIRLS MOVIE SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE JANUARY 12TH January 8, 2023 – The latest single from official soundtrack to Paramount’s upcoming MEAN GIRLS movie, “World Burn” sung by Reneé Rapp and The Cast of Mean Girls is out now. Rapp’s powerful performance of the song was first seen during her breakout role playing Regina George in Mean Girls on Broadway. Rapp’s rendition quickly caught the attention of fans not …