Growing up in Osaka, Japan, Nao was a creative force even from a young age. Before discovering a passion for music, she inherited a passion for art from her parents, both of which were designers in her native Japan. Soon enough, her older sister introduced her to Soul and R’n’B via old Mariah Carey and …
Tuesday eating from your yard tip~stinging nettles are finally emerging to the relief of many who have heard Kay Young’s stories of Germans during the war saying they would have starved to death had it not been for the stinging nettles. As we are locked down because of the Covid~19 pandemic, it is reassuring to …
Kathy Moore says this about the inspiration for this song: I wrote this song for my friend, Shawn Smith, a year ago. In the twelve months since he’s passed, though, I believe this song is more and more relevant to my life, to all our lives. So, today, I’m pleased to release the song for …
On their debut single “Two Shoes,” Sydney four-piece Locked In Lummo introduce themselves with a bang. From its ethereal synth and guitar tones, to the seismic falsetto of singer Hayden Smith, Two Shoes pitches uplifting, catchy hooks against deeply introspective lyrics – swelling into a beautiful crescendo where every element soars together in perfect synchrony. …
LA-based Surrija (Sur-rye-ya) has an electro pop odyssey for you that is beyond dope. She grew up in Hong Kong where there was a constant collision of Cantonese, British and American influences. A classically trained pianist from the age of 5, she augmented her traditional musical education with a healthy dose of eclectic pop mixtapes …
Behold the killer new album from Kansas’proud Americana sextet The Roseline, who deliver die-hard country rock reminiscent of The Jayhawks, Gram Parsons, The Band & Conor Oberst. GOOD/GRIEF is their seventh long-player in an illustrious career that has included world-wide tours, multiple song syncs, and positive nods from preachers who should know better, roadies with …
Power pop is the cruelest genre, mixing memory and desire. It promises so much—sparkling hooks, winsome harmonies, echoes of the songs we loved first and love best—yet so rarely delivers. Turns out hooks are a dime a dozen, harmonies can be bought off the rack, and anyone can borrow that extra chord from a Beatles …
REM vocalist Michael Stipe still feels the music after all these years. Several times here his face clenches as arrows of truth and excellence pierce him. He’s old and appears a little stern on camera, but he can still live inside a song and emote when lyrics and melody connect. He’s still the voice of …
“Home Is Where You Are” radiates nostalgia and evokes a dreamy vintage sound that is reflective of some of Lauren’s favorite influences including Kacey Musgraves, Johnny Cash, and John Denver, while hints of Country, Folk, and Americana blend together seamlessly to create a unique and upbeat western vibe. Filmed in Brooklyn, NY and directed by …
“In the past, I have always invested so much of myself emotionally, mentally and physically, says Jade Hilton of her new song, “I Would,” a song which she says is about “finding the courage to walk away from a relationship that no longer fulfills you. I hope everyone can relate to it, in that heartbreak …
Today soul legend Mavis Staples has released the hopeful new song “All In It Together”. Produced by Jeff Tweedy and featuring Tweedy on backing vocals and guitar, listen to it HERE. “All In It Together” is available on all streaming services and Bandcamp. All proceeds from the song will be donated to My Block, My Hood, My City – a Chicago organization …
Slovakian power metal street fighters Signum Regis bring you a video where the band members perform Bach’s baroque masterpiece, “Ave Maria.” LINKS: https://www.signum-regis.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SignumRegis https://www.instagram.com/SignumRegis/ View this post on Instagram It was a blast last saturday in Randal club in Bratislava🇸🇰! Big thanks goes to everybody who was there, you were awesome! Hope to see …
A traveller at heart, Kayobe is currently based in Toronto, Canada however, he has previously lived near Victoria Park in East London, working out of a studio in Hackney and travelled to over 25 different countries (including Peru, Spain, Colombia, USA Panama and Nicaragua) while writing and collecting influences for his album. As he grew …
Released last fall and still incredibly beautiful. https://porticoquartet.com/ View this post on Instagram Thanks to Mary Anne Hobbs for including ‘Trajectory’ in her @bbc6music Recommends show. Listen back here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000glz3 A post shared by Portico Quartet (@porticoquartet) on Mar 30, 2020 at 5:49am PDT Tweets by porticoquartet
Until there’s a COVID-19 vaccine, Hania Rani will be the most important discovery anyone could make during this time of global stress. She’s a “mysterious, waiflike” Polish pianist who creates minimalist sonic landscapes which have become for me, the BBC reporter heard in the link below, and perhaps many others as well, relaxing and especially …
Boise, Idaho-based dream pop duo, Mdnite seek to evoke the sense of wonder and mystery through their ocean-deep blend of dark folk and ambient electronic hip-hop. While indie at heart, their music is not without the markings of the pop world, which are echoed throughout Kelsi’s infectious vocal lines and harmonies. It’s through this careful …
If there’s ever been an artist to showcase the global appeal of modern R&B and Soul, then it’s surely rising star Nao Yoshioka. Born in Japan, now living in the U.S, Nao has been perfecting her craft and working alongside legendary musicians in the scene to create an authentic & powerful new album ‘Undeniable’, due …
Behold the latest single from LA-based singer-songwriter Erinn Alissa whose intricate country pop has been giving deep feels to everyone who hears. “Over You” is bittersweet, revealing, soulful and smooth, falling somewhere between Shania Twain Nashville twang and Colbie Callait Cali cool. View this post on Instagram Well. On my first official day of isolation, …
With a fluidity that is seldom heard, Sky Keller transcends the boundaries of alternative and electro-pop. Capturing the deep, emotional connection, Keller inspires us all to be candid about our shared collective stories and emotions, on par with her honest lyricism in each track. Filled with chance encounters, chasing life-long dreams and passions, Keller’s background is nothing …
Behold award-winning San Francisco-based classical musician Kimberly Hou and her debut instrumental piano EP Opus One. “Opus One” finds Kimberly reflecting on the past while moving peacefully, hopefully into the unknown. This is a perfect EP for those who find themselves anxious and in need of calm during these times of self-isolation. “I wrote my …
YAEJI SHARES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던” THE TITLE TRACK FROM HER NEW MIXTAPE OUT APRIL 2 ON XL RECORDINGS WATCH THE VIDEO “WHAT WE DREW 우리가 그려왔던” Yaeji by Dawnqmentary (download) Today NYC-via-Seoul electronic producer, DJ, and vocalist Yaeji has shared a new music video for the title track of her upcoming mixtape WHAT WE DREW 우리가 …
The latest from baby chemist is their cover of Hank Williams’ “Long Gone Lonesome Blues,” an Americana acoustic duet in the style of The Civil Wars. You’re welcome! Also, please check out the band’s previous single, “Ride In.” View this post on Instagram 👁 our new song “Camera” 👁 … tysm @undiscoveredcountries for letting us …
FANTASTIC NEGRITO SHARES CROWD-SOURCED SOCIAL DISTANCING VIDEOS IN BRAND NEW SONG photo credit: Lyle Owerko “Have you lost your mind yet? I asked people around the world to send me footage of how they’re coping with coronavirus…this is what came back. A moment of light. We may be isolated behind closed doors, but we are …
(I imagine Burgess Meredith in the role) “YOU! Get off of the sidewalk! Retreat to your unit, er, home, immediately!” “But… the sky is so blue today, and the air smells so good. It is a good day for a walk.“ “Practice social distancing, now!” “But I am practicing social distancing… there’s no one around.” …
Reykjavík Iceland emotional post-rock collective VAR is debuting a new track titled “Run” off their upcoming album ‘The Never-Ending Year,’ out April 24 on Spartan Records. Stream “Run” on PopMatters: https://www.popmatters.com/var-iceland-run-premiere-2645584078.html. Guitarist Arnór Jónasson says, “Run” came together very quickly in the writing process. We had gone through it at rehearsals but weren’t sure if it fit on …
At the beginning of March when Holy Boy set her next release the world looked so different. She was gearing up for her showcases at SXSW, and within days it had been cancelled… Within another week, the world began to crumble.. Now as her track is live, it sounds deeply eerie in the current world climate. …
Fuelled by self-belief and a passion that itself is fuelled by talent and hard work, Perth’s Morgan Joanel is steadily building a creative empire that spans beyond her native art-form of music into visual and wearable art. An unbridled spirit, Morgan has been a creative force for the last decade Australia-wide and beyond, recently returning to her hometown …
This nifty video came out last fall, but I didn’t discover it until today and with a rebirth of interest in Bob Dylan as a result of “Murder Most Foul,” the time is perfect to remember the great historical moment when Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan got together for a few songs. Enjoy!
Take off your shoes, the bloody muck you’re mired in is Holy Ground… At last you’ve found the record that understands your pain, your pride, your honesty, your disenchantment, your inchoate feels and roiling fears. This is the soundtrack to your life and times and it is very, very good. You will want to keep …
“What Do You Want” the video above, has an insane amount of live energy and sex appeal and therefore must be seen by everyone. The band’s cheeky new single, “Sweatshop,” is is likewise included for your rock’n roll enjoyment below. Yur Mum, a London-based rock duo formed of Anelise Kunz (Vocals/Bass) and Fabio Couto (Drums/Vocals), …