The most impactful music reflects a wide-screen view of the world back at us, helping distill the universal into something far more relatable. Since forming in 2004, the Black Angels have become standard-bearers for modern psych-rock that does exactly that, which is one of many reasons why the group’s new album feels so aptly named. Today, Austin’s …
Cat and The Queen a.k.a. CATQ is Cat Montgomery, Toronto-based musician and multidisciplinary artist. The keyboard – a.k.a. The Queen – is Cat’s first friend and has been her primary artistic outlet. “Leave Here Tonight” is song that witnesses a journey from grief and darkness to release and freedom. It starts in a dark, dark …
Dubbed the “Secret Superstar of Karachi” (BBC), Eva B, Pakistan’s first-ever female rapper, debuts her new single “Rozi” on Episode 1 of Ms. Marvel, streaming exclusively on Disney+ starting June 8. The track is co-written and produced by musician, producer, and composer Gingger Shankar and is the first release on her new label Naughty Horses Records. Ms. …
Check out this video for AC Sapphire’s “Bonsai” which was made back in her very psychedelic time in Joshua Tree, which inspired her to go to film school in the Pacific Northwest.
Rising Houston rapper Lebra Jolie celebrates signing to Interscope Records by unleashing her major label debut, “Spring, Summer.” Listen HERE. The defiant party anthem doubles as a statement of intent as the newcomer lays down her approach to life, love, and the industry. “Spring, Summer” is bolstered by a suitably balmy video. Watch it HERE. The rap phenom has been percolating locally …
Today, Stockholm-based singer, songwriter and producer LonelyTwin (Madelene Eliasson) shares the wistful single + video “Thinking Of A Place.” It’s just the latest offering from her highly anticipated debut album This End Had No Beginning, out July 7 via Ultra Music (Calvin Harris, Deadmau5, Kaskade, Sofi Tukker). With yearning lyrics on California, sundresses, and goodbyes, the song recalls a nostalgia many know about a love lost. Eliasson says, “This is …
Today, multi-Platinum, genre-bending artist Halsey released their new single, “So Good” – an honest look at the sometimes circuitous path love takes. The song was produced by Tobias Karlsson and Max Martin. Listen to “So Good” HERE. The official video for “So Good,” which was directed by Alev Aydin, Halsey’s partner, will premiere tomorrow, June 10. Following a sold-out show in Toronto, Halsey will headline Governors Ball …
For Uppsala-based songwriter Emily Tåhlin, nature is the one true piece of art. It is built from a condition of chaos and composed of ever-changing forces just like life itself. When truly thinking about it – to exist in this world is a deeply mystical experience, an insight that can sometimes cause a feeling of …
Ahead of the release of her new EP Divine Surrendering out this Friday (6/10), today, acclaimed musician Doe Paoro shares the final offering from the project with its leadoff track “All My Life is a Ceremony.” Soft, fingerpicked acoustic guitar and harmonium chords build to a waltzing sweetness, as Paoro explores the practice of ceremony in her daily life. A healing ceremony in …
I have loved this hymn for a long time, and this is a marvelous version.
Julius Rodriguez – multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and ‘rising jazz phenom’ (NPR) – releases a new single “Where Grace Abounds” accompanied by a stunning music video. The song is a gospel-infused, vibing meditation about self-acceptance and gratitude, and the music video stars Julius and dancer Joyce Edwards in a minimalist and moving metaphor exploring those themes. …
My pre-order copy of WJBP came yesterday. Listening to it at work now. Can’t say I have a favorite song; I prefer the total vibe that seems to channel Prince. He was born today in 1958. Gawd I miss him. Please continue his message of peace+love, Xavier Dphrepaulezz! CU in Chicago! https://www.facebook.com/fantasticnegrito NEW MUSIC: @MusicNegrito …
“This is one of my all-time favorite Christian hymns and I had wanted to record it for a long time. I love how it expresses gratitude to God, the greatest of all, and sings to His praise. I wanted to do this with just my piano… and make it more intimate. I feel these words …
“I feel like music-wise, Florida is one of the most non-slept on, slept on areas in the U.S. I say non-slept on, slept on, because everybody knows a lot of Florida music, but they may not realize that it’s Florida music that they’re listening to, or may know but I don’t feel like it’s acknowledged …
Today, Caroline Romano returns with her 3-track ‘Hollister’ EP, a re-release of her single “Hollister,” from her debut album, Oddities and Prodigies, alongside two new renditions of the track. With the ‘Hollister’ EP, Caroline is able to showcase the versatility of the single. “Hollister – Nightcore Version” amps up the pop-punk energy of the track, while the slowed down …
Casey Møøn is a genre-defying multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and half of the production duo Zookids. Having handled production for Young Thug, Gunna, and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, written for independent artists in the indie-pop world, and played in a slough of rock bands over the years, his style has absorbed an eclectic array of influences. …
A tip from the great Mark Erickson brought this 1969 classic back. Wikipedia describes this band’s early work thusly, “Wasa Wasa retained a heavily blues influenced sound that was hard-driven and propelled by Edgar Broughton’s gritty vocal style, which was similar to that of Captain Beefheart and Howlin’ Wolf.” http://www.edgarbroughton.com/ Complete List Of Edgar Broughton Band Albums And Discography …
Leandro Da Silva puts Universal Music on fire with PRAY, his latest single feat. Reigns! Lead by her fierce vocal and a fat groove that creates a superb atmosphere, this record will instantly put a smile on your face!
Nao, a soul singer born in Japan and who honed her skills in New York, has released an acoustic version of her recently released single, ‘Tokyo 2020’, her first release since the COVID pandemic began. With her vocals featuring prominently and accompanied by the echoes of the Wurlitzer, the song fully expresses the soulful spirit …
After wooing the R&B world with his emphatic debut effort Platinum Fire, Arin Ray looks to shake the genre again with his sophomore album Hello Poison. The 15-track celebration thrives in its decadence: live instrumentation, woozy wordplay, and buttery vocals from Arin. The album features both of the breakout talent’s acclaimed recent singles, the D-Smoke collaboration “The …
African Shockwave Volume One consists of a dynamic mix of South African music ranging from Funk, Ragga and Hip Hop. Artists such as the Godessa’s one third EJ von Lyrik, SAMA winner Claire Phillips and multi talented Teba Shumba are just a few names featured. Azuhl is a DJ, producer, and artist of rap, hip …
This will be a great show. Just listen to the live KEXP session below and you’ll hear how fantastic Warren Dunes are, and also follow these links for Mr. Vales Math Class and Luke Messimer, who are two excellent Portland acts. The Fixin’ To is up in the St. John’s neighborhood of Pdx. Here’s a …
Independent recording artist Brittany Bexton recently released the official music video for her single “Believe Again.” Co-written with Erica Sunshine Lee, the emotional ballad is Brittany’s autobiographical journey through her many obstacles. With heartfelt lyrics like how can you trust when your life is shattered, how can you stand when you’re on your knees, “Believe Again” delivers …
At the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Sarah Mae Chilton went out to Tucson, Arizona where her dad had recently moved. She stayed in The Grand Canyon State for six months, recording music that was inspired by the Wild Wild West. “The Tucson record was truly a miracle album,” Sarah Mae explains. “When Covid first hit, …
Spirit Mother is an American, heavy, psychoactive, rock formation. The Obelisk describes their sound as “languid grunge blasted into outer space in the desert night.” Originally from Long Beach, CA, the band now jams, writes songs, and zealously guards their privacy on an isolated ranch house in the high-desert militia country of Eastern Oregon. Spirit …
David Poe’s exuberant new single “Post” is out now on ECR Music Group. “Post” is a light-hearted, 1960s-tinged breakup song for the modern era––one in which your ex is falling in love again and celebrating it in posts on social media. “I’m happy for you,” Poe sings to his ex about her new love interest, “but I wish …
Photo Credit: Dana Halferty Portland’s Jessica Boudreaux — known as the creative force behind indie-punk band Summer Cannibals (Tiny Engines, Kill Rock Stars) — will release her brand new I Think My Heart Loves to Break EP on June 24. A stronghold of the indie music community, Jessica is a music & film producer, built her own Pet Club recording studio and record …
Sacramento-based song-creator/educator/teddybearophile, Caregiver is touring through Oregon/Washington this month in an effort to open our minds to her limitless potential. Her debut album Bathing in Yesterday’s Fires is out on June 17 and you should start streaming it immediately upon the arrival of that auspicious date. Here she be: June 20 Chehalis, WA – McFlier’sJune 21 …