James Brandon Lewis, a critically-acclaimed saxophonist, composer and writer, announces his signing to ANTI- Records today. Brought to the label by Marc Ribot, Lewis is a talent of many layers. To excavate these layers, one needs to know of Lewis’ roots in the church – a preacher father, playing with the choir on Sundays – …
July 26, 2022 – Brooklyn singer/songwriter Nia Sultana releases the cinematic video for her new single “Cristal” featuring Che Ecru. Watch it HEREvia Interscope Records. Filmed with a grainy, vintage look and rich golden-hour colors, the visual reflects the track’s charming come-up story in delightful detail. “Cristal” is available now at all digital retainers. These imagistic details are captured more or less literally in the …
Jet-setting R&B songstress Sofia Evangelina has released her latest single ‘Get Outta My Head.’ Born in Vancouver, Canada, to Russian and French parents, the versatile vocalist and model embraced the world and now lives in Dubai. Her cultural development began when, at a young age, her mother brought her aboard the soul train to meet …
New York, NY (JULY 25th, 2022) – JYP Entertainment, Republic Records and Federal Films proudly announce a first-of-its-kind show and competition series entitled A2K. A2K will provide rising talent in the United States and Canada the chance to compete and become a part of the next global girl group. Beginning this incredible journey, in-person auditions will be held in five cities in the …
Hailing from the sub-zero tundra of Edmonton, Canada, margø developed an early love for rock as she grew enamoured with classic anthems by the likes of Joan Jett and Blondie, inspired by their ability to empower millions of fans across all demographics. margø puts a modern, dark spin on the style of her predecessors, and …
Photo Credit: Jac Chung Wan Today, Taiwanese R&B singer, actress, and creative artist 9m88 (pronounced “Jo-m-Baba”) shared the soulful single + video “Whatchu Gonna…?” from her newly announced sophomore album 9m88 Radio, out August 8 via her label Jazz Baby Co. and Waves Collective. Produced by Rainbow Chan (AUS), the track’s jazzed-out production smoothly slides under 9m88’s silky R&B vocals as she croons over a break up, letting go …
She & Him’s seventh studio album is a loving, LP-length tribute to one of the greatest living American songwriters and singers, Brian Wilson. Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson finds Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward diving deep into the legendary artist’s extensive songbook, offering fascinating and delectable new spins on time-honored classics and overlooked gems alike. These …
The origin story is almost too good to be true. A teenaged Quinn DeVeaux, raised on a healthy diet of his mom’s ’80s R&B favorites and dad’s classic rock leanings, left his hometown of Gary, Indiana, and was driving across the country when he really heard Muddy Waters for the first time. He recalls, “I couldn’t …
This genre-breaking album brings together Nwando’s left-field electronic experiments, cross-border musical influences, radical live art practices, and interests in Black Atlantic ritual cultures and speculative fiction. Nwando’s debut album The Swan follows on from the dizzyingly experimental heights of 2021 singles, ‘I Seduce’, and ‘The Swan‘, the latter of which was chosen by Gazelle Twin as her ‘favourite …
NEW YORK, NY (July 22, 2022) — Cementing herself as one of 2022’s breakthrough artists to watch, gold-certified Los Angeles singer and songwriter Em Beihold (pronounced bye-hold) releases her debut EP Egg in the Backseat via Moon Projects/Republic Records today! Get Egg in the Backseat HERE. About the EP Em commented, “I am so excited for Egg in the Backseat to be released into the world. I had the …
Photo Credit: Sarah Del Angel 22 July 2022 (Toronto, ON) – Today, breakout R&B artist and two-time JUNO Award winner Savannah Ré, announces her eagerly awaited sophomore EP No Weapons – a collection of unapologetically real, heartfelt songs that bounce. With a warm R&B groove wrapped in reflections of an all-consuming type of love, Savannah invites us into the realm …
Los Angeles legends Ozomatli recently released their latest album “Marching On,” their first in seven years. The project, produced by David Garza, features singer/songwriter Gaby Moreno on two of the album’s singles. “Mi Destino,” was previously released as a leading single, and title track “Marching On” was released with the album. All tracks are now available …
Legendary Dead Can Dance vocalist and highly acclaimed film composer Lisa Gerrard has joined forces with Los Angeles-based composer/ record producer Marcello De Francisci for the stunning new album ‘Exaudia’, presenting a vivid collection of epic and empowering compositions. They now offer the second taste of this album – the atmospheric ambient track ‘When The Light Of Morning Comes’, following up the gorgeous tapestry …
July 22, 2022 – (Los Angeles, CA) – Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated Queen Of DanceHall, Spice unveils a brand new single and music video entitled “Clap Clap.” Listen to “Clap Clap” HERE and watch the music video HERE. On the single, a vibrant and entrancing beat grabs hold as a Summer-filled melody shines through. Over this vibrant backdrop, Spice’s elevated powerhouse vocals echo, delivering a dancefloor-ready …
YK Osiris has always been ahead of the curve. The 22-year-old singer, who’s been at the leading edge of R&B since his debut three years ago, uses an unconventional vocal style to channel urgency, tenderness, and confidence in a way few artists could ever hope to. Even when he was a kid, the people around …
July 22, 2022 – Kidd Kenn, the 19-year old Chicago hip-hop sensation releases GROWN, his highly anticipated 4th EP, available today via 4TH & B’WAY | Def Jam Recordings. Along with the 7-song EP comes the video for “Do Dat At” featuring Erica Banks, also premiering across all platforms today. To further explain and describe the songwriting process, Kenn said “It’s a slang phrase we say in Chicago: ‘Where we Do Dat At?’ When the producer …
July 22, 2022 – Los Angeles, CA – Today, powerhouse vocalist Reneé Rapp returns with her new single “In the Kitchen.” The 22-year-old delivers a poignant piano ballad that highlights her knack for penning devastating lyrics and shows off her towering vocal range. Currently winning over viewers and critics alike with her starring role as “Leighton” in the HBO …
Miami, FL (July 29, 2022) – During possibly one the most important weeks of his career, in the midst of rehearsals and just one day away from starting his “Portales Tour” with a sold-out concert at Movistar Arena in Buenos Aires, Tiago PZK made a dynamic entrance at #2 on Spotify’s Global Chart with his maiden album “Portales.” “Portales” contains 15 songs …
BELAGANAS are more than just music; they are a movement, the likes of which haven’t been seen in years. Based on discography alone, they have far superseded their Beastie Boys comparisons, delivering musical offerings spanning a wider variety of genres than almost any other band before them. This is incredibly apparent on “Jaywalkin,” which features a mariachi song …
Muse photo by Nick Fancher Today, Muse share new song ‘Kill Or Be Killed’ ahead of the ‘Will Of The People’ album release on August 26th. Featuring granite-heavy riffs, industrial production flourishes and an expansive, off-kilter prog structure, the track is one of the band’s heaviest songs to date and is already a live favourite. The song’s visceral …
Ben Pirani and the Means of Production present two sides of the soul-pop coin, interpreted by Lizzie No. “Sweeter Than Strychnine” is the smoking gun in a ’60s thriller. “Stop Bothering Me,” which will be released as the b-side on the vinyl 45, is girl group sour candy. Psychedelic strings serve as the backdrop for these cinematic vocal performances. Click …
Credit: Lili Peper Midwestern artist Lissie is a multi-talented tour de force who will release her new Americana-tinged indie folk album Carving Canyons on September 16 via Lionboy Records. She previously shared first song “Flowers” and has unveiled her new single “Night Moves” today. Debuted by FLOOD Magazine, the haunting sun-soaked song channels Fleetwood Mac grandeur as it explores sensory memory and …
Photo Credit: Jayden Becker Today, esteemed musician Emily Elbert shared “For Free,” the latest offering from her upcoming album Woven Together, out August 19. A lust-for-life manifesto, the track is about seeking value beyond the material, and wealth beyond money, with sweet harmonies floating over sinuous, folk-funk rhythms. Elbert expands, “It’s about experiencing joy in simple, innate pleasures; but also …
(Credit: Copyright Derek Hudson) Following the announcement of his forthcoming new album, Midpoint, Tom Chaplin has released the second song from the record ‘Gravitational’. Midpoint comes out on September 2nd on BMG. An infectious indie-pop banger produced by Ethan Johns, ‘Gravitational’ sees Tom at his most upbeat. “There’s an ambiguity to the lyrics,” Tom admits. “The heavy chemicals now …
Photo Credit: Jade D’Amico Pointer Recordings is thrilled to release the new single from Jamaica Moana called ‘HERMIONE‘ featuring Temgazi. The Sydney-based artist, rapper, creative director & songwriter of Māori (Ngāpuhi/Tainui) and Samoan descent made her Pointer Recordings debut with fiery new single ‘CYA‘ earlier this year. Speaking on ‘HERMIONE’ Jamaica shares – “Firstly, Temgazi has been my boo for a decade! We’ve been close friends tied to the …
Dear East Portland Blog, I am writing in regards to the possibility of having my debut Australian Neo City Pop track ‘Embracement’ featured on your blog. The main impetus for me to contact your blog is location. I live in Portland, Victoria, Australia, and a lot of people (at least here) gets us Portlands mixed up…! …
July 20, 2022 – Today, The Afghan Whigs release “A Line Of Shots,” the band’s third single from their upcoming album How Do You Burn? set for release on September 9, 2022 via Royal Cream/BMG. Listen to “A Line Of Shots” here. After feeling the audience reaction to the song on their May 2022 U.S. tour, it was …
July 20, 2022 — Critically acclaimed queer icon FLETCHER shares her new single “Becky’s So Hot” — a thrillingly intimate portrait of lusting after her ex’s new girlfriend. The track is the latest single from her forthcoming debut album Girl Of My Dreams, due out via Capitol Records on September 16. Download/stream “Becky’s So Hot” HERE. Built on a feverish vocal performance from FLETCHER, “Becky’s So …