Photo Credit: Karen Murphy Today, rock band Sleater-Kinney return with a new single and video entitled “Worry With You.” It marks their first new music since 2019. The accompanying visual, which was shot in Portland, OR was directed by Alberta Poon and stars Fabi Reyna and Megan Watson. Watch/Listen HERE. The song also heralds the arrival of the group’s tenth …
This project was a collaboration between Gina Powers (songwriter), Trever Nelson (producer) and Kyle Medenwald (film maker) along with Mitchell Rittenbach (bass) and Russell Pfaff (percussion), members of The GPB, who appear in the video. A special thanks to First Congregational United Church of Christ in Moorhead, MN, Cheryl Carlton Powers (Gina’s daughter who appears …
Cooked up in the Blue Note Lab, GPP/RMX presents last year’s band-defining masterpiece, GoGo Penguin, re-imagined through the filter of some of the world’s finest producers and remixers. Cornelius’s mix (above) is both intelligent and beautiful. The way he’s sliced up and repositioned the piano melodies and combined them with synth lines makes it familiar but also gives it a new …
“Behind Closed Doors” is a dark pop song about the unfortunate dark things that can go on behind closed doors. Domestic abuse is the most common crime in every jurisdiction in America (and probably the world) and has been on the rise during quarantine. This song’s subject matter is incredibly important and must be brought …
Today, songwriter Gracie Abrams shares her poignant new single “Mess It Up” and its accompanying video — a heart-melting portrait of shattered hopes and smashed layer cakes. Released via Interscope Records, “Mess It Up” is available now at all digital retailers; listen HERE and watch the video HERE. Directed by Matty Peacock (the filmmaker behind such iconic visuals as “Ice Cream” by BLACKPINK with …
Her name is Sweetjane X. She’s a sexy singer, trenchant songwriter, caring music pedagogue and woke AF entrepreneur who is transforming New Orleans. She grinds on alternative pop that pulls hard on a panoply of cool-mongering influences, directions and sounds. Her upcoming album, Life On Venus is a sublime genre-crashing felony that savages (in the best possible ways) …
Jim Steinman had “IT.” Writing a musical at 18? His German musical version of “Bat Out of Hell” starred Franziska Schuster. Bat Out of Hell (musical) | Jim Steinman Wiki | Fandom Ms. Schuster is the vocalist in a band called The Huggee Swing Band. It’s song, “Peel Me a Grape, has THREE Youtube (YT) views. …
Yellow Trash Can (YTC), made up of multi-instrumentalist Jason Navarrete and Sony songwriter Jitta On The Track, came to life in late 2019, when Jason and Jitta were hired for a gig to produce music and print merchandise for the original “Yellow Trash Can.” The company bearing the duo’s band name tried to run off …
Moon Vs Sun, GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and artist Chantal Kreviazuk and Our Lady Peace frontman, Raine Maida, have released their album I’m Going To Break Your Heart, along with the documentary film of the same name, which was shot when they recorded the album at the French island of Saint Pierre et Miquelon. After more …
Photo by Ebru Yildiz Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Paula Cole shares her new song “Black Mountain Blues.” Recorded by Bessie Smith and covered by Janis Joplin, Cole’s version of the song is the second single from her upcoming album American Quilt. “It’s strong like black coffee and it’s warrior-esque”, says Cole. American Quilt will be released on May 21st through …
(Jim Steinman, left, with Meat Loaf, right) How magical was Jim Steinman? Well, he wrote brutally honest songs about men lusting after women, gave them orchestral bombast and delivery by the mighty-lunged Meat Loaf, and they’ve been wedding reception standards ever since. Look up “Two out of Three Ain’t Bad” on YouTube, and people are still …
Five years ago today, Prince boarded the Mothership. Yesterday, he sprinkled some Purple Dust on Minnesota. (Chauvin verdict) Live music is returning to Chicago! Less than four miles from my house, https://northshorecenter.org/event/fareed-haque/ Fareed Haque has collaborated with Billy Cobham who is the favorite drummer of my son’s long-time (age 5-16ish) drum instructor. The warmup band, The …
Kanyakla is a group of people that loves Christian Music and seeks to share the love of Christ through singing. They are from Uthiru, Central Province, Kenya. https://www.facebook.com/Kanyakla-107666274385255/
OK Humans — the time has come to unleash Weezer’s long-awaited homage to metal upon the world: Van Weezer will be released on May 7 via Crush Music/Atlantic Records. A new song from the album, “I Need Some Of That,” has been released today. “I Need Some Of That” follows the release of last year’s “Hero” and “Beginning Of The End,” as well as 2019’s “End Of The Game,” all …
British glam rockers The Struts and acclaimed singer/songwriter paris jackson have joined forces for “Low Key in Love,” a fiery duet released last week via Interscope Records. Today, the soulful vocal exchange between jackson and Struts frontman Luke Spiller is highlighted in the track’s video directed by Bryson Roatch. Produced by Tommy English, “Low Key in Love” delivers everything you could ask for in …
NASHVILLE, Tenn – Country music standout, Patrick Gibson praises God and country with the release of his latest single titled, “The American Prayer.” This single stands firm to back the blue and show gratitude for the men and women that put their lives on the line daily for our safety. Gibson symbolizes the power of prayer and urges …
Country music singer/songwriter Ava Rowland turns up the heat just in time for summer with the release of “Run Like Hell.” Sounding off the season with this upbeat love ballad, “Run Like Hell” highlights Ava’s vocal ability while also telling a story that everyone can relate to. This single details an all too familiar feeling of …
Teen country sensation Bailey James has released “Over You” as her latest single. Arriving in the wake of “Swore I Was Over It” and “Bitter,” this uptempo rocker marks the prolific young songstress’ third single of 2021. With incredible guitar riffs accompanied by a rhythmic piano part, “Over You” is a true country rock hit. The …
Photo by Joshua Black Wilkins On May 14, The Black Keys release their tenth studio album, Delta Kream, via Nonesuch Records. The record celebrates the band’s roots, featuring eleven Mississippi hill country blues standards that they have loved since they were teenagers, before they were a band, including songs by R. L. Burnside and Junior Kimbrough, among others. Dan …
Weezer has released a new video for the song “Grapes Of Wrath,” one of the standout tracks on the band’s most recent and much-loved album, OK Human. The video, which sees the band listening to audiobooks — among other things — while avoiding a group video meeting, was co-directed by frequent Weezer collaborator Brendan Walter …
“Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer;Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold;Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world,The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS – “The Second Coming” On a cold night, Alice Merton abruptly notices something is wrong while standing in line, …
Award-winning and Internationally acclaimed Canadian female vocal group ViVA Trio are set to summon audiences out to sea with this, their stunning new single, “Siren Song.” The three-piece’s two sopranos Anna Bateman and Katya Tchoubar, along with mezzo-soprano Erin Fisher, discovered a rare silver lining in the interruption of their international touring schedule due to …
Credit: Eszter+David [At approx. 00:15 in the video below, an image appears of Liz on Yamhill Street in downtown Portland standing near some streetcar tracks.] Liz Phair is pleased to announce details of, Soberish, her highly-anticipated new album, and first collection of original material in eleven years. Produced by Phair’s longtime collaborator Brad Wood – …
MOON is a duo made up of Chelsea Dawn on vocals and drums, and Dan Silver on guitars and synths. Dawn was born in a farming and mining town called Price; Silver was the son of British immigrants who landed in Cincinnati. They’ve been making their thunderous music since the release of debut The Heart, with a sound …
SENSES are: Callan, Kavvy, Finny and Ronan. They return with Drifting, the second track to be taken off their debut album, Little Pictures Without Sound (due 16th July). They combine arena ready hooks with evocative soundscapes to create their compelling sound. Equally influenced by shoegaze romanticism, alternative experimentation, and indie ambition. SENSES received support very …
Marking a full circle moment 13 years in the making, Taylor Swift releases Fearless (Taylor’s Version) today. It is available HERE. She proudly presents the definitive album version of her 2008 classic. Fearless (Taylor’s Version) includes 27 re-recorded songs, six of which are previously unreleased tracks – “You All Over Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)” [feat. Maren Morris], “Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor’s Version) (From The …
Photo credit: Meeno Peluce Global superstar Gwen Stefani adds yet another iconic pop collaboration to her catalog with the release of “Slow Clap” featuring the multi-platinum rap star Saweetie. The empowering track, Stefani’s first single of 2021, is inspired by a mash up of sounds with Saweetie’s unabashed verses. “Slow Clap” featuring Saweetie is available now at all digital retailers via Interscope Records. The …
Brand-new Irish jam band, Tramyard, have just launched their debut single in tribute to the late John Prine titled, “People Puttin’ People Down.” The group, featuring some of Ireland’s top session musicians, got together in the summer of 2020 to lay down their version of the John Prine classic. Initially, the recording was a personal endeavor that was …
Ultracool dude and longtime friend of East Portland Blog, Jason Matu, is inviting listeners to kick back, relax and watch the gorgeous and magical pink sun of Bisbee, Arizona, even if it is just for three minutes. “Pink Sun of Bisbee,” the new single from Jason Matu is a hopeful rendering of the words that …
Texas make a very welcome return with their exhilarating new album Hi, flexing their rock soul muscle with 14 tracks that easily rank amongst the best of their stellar career. Scotland’s finest, Texas, are a band in their prime, fuelled by the swagger of their recent acclaimed collaboration with the Wu-Tang Clan. Along with news of the new album …