San Juan, Puerto Rico | June 26, 2025 – Urban music icon MC Ceja surprises fans with his latest single, “Melo-D”, a refreshing and unexpected release that showcases a new artistic side: romantic reggaeton. With a melodic, nostalgic, and modern sound, the track marks a notable shift in his musical direction, highlighting his versatility after more than …
Directed by Laurence Harlan Jacobs, the feel-good visual stars Conor Sherry (Happy Gilmore 2, Snack Shack) and Abby Ryder Fortson (Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, The Pitt) with a cameo by Norman Greenbaum himself Few riffs can spark instant joy like the opening fuzz-box blast of Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit in the Sky.” First released in 1969, the four-minute-long …
June 25, 2025 – Hot on the heels of a standout performance at this year’s City Splash Festival, Nigerian rap trailblazer ODUMODUBLVCK returns with the official video for his latest single, “Pity This Boy” featuring Victony. Listen to the single HERE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “PITY THIS BOY” HERE Directed by The Alien, the visual lands alongside a growing wave of momentum for ODUMODUBLVCK, …
June 26, 2025 – Today, Kolton Moore & The Clever Few have announced their sixth studio album A Place That I Call Home, due out September 26. Produced by GRAMMY-winner Matt Ross-Spang (Jason Isbell, Margo Price), the new album finds the band navigating adulthood while taking stock of hard-earned life lessons along the way. With the announcement, the five-piece Texas outfit shares …
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Rising singer-songwriter Grace Humphries delivers another powerful performance on her newest single, “I Couldn’t”. If you have ever had a bad date, this one’s for you. “I Couldn’t” is about trusting yourself when you sense that someone’s intentions are not good. During the date, all you want to do is get up and leave! Discussing the story …
Today, Tei Shi unveils her vibrant new single “222,” a bilingual summer anthem featuring fellow Colombian artist Loyal Lobos. The track serves as the latest offering from her forthcoming album Make believe I make believe, out this August 29th via Tei Shi LLC / The Orchard. Following the introspective “Best Be Leaving” and the defiant “Drop Dead”, “222” marks a …
Collaborative EP Cadillac Problems Coming This Summer Former NFL Pro Bowler turned recording artist Darren Waller teams up with rising producer and vocalist JRod for their latest single, “Choose Myself,” a smooth and introspective anthem that blends R&B and hip-hop with a message rooted in self-worth, healing and personal growth. “Choose Myself” is available on streaming platforms HERE. …
(This photo of Jonathan Richman was taken by Holly Homan on at the Crocodile Cafe, June 13, 2018.) On the Sunday afternoon of June 22, 2025, I ventured out to Seattle’s Tractor Tavern to see the legendary Jonathan Richman. The last time I saw him was in 2018 so this was a long overdue treat. …
Ironically, I first ran across Diane Birch during an episode of Live From Daryl’s House. You know him, right? Hall & Oates? Yeah, him!! I cannot get enough of the magic that Daryl Hall and his cadre of extraordinary musicians create with every episode of his gift of music to us. I mean really! He …
Photo via Wikimedia Commons I sometimes browse my music collection in an effort to see if I’m giving equal time to each and every artist/band. Obviously, as most avid music lovers tend to do, you tend to wonder if you’re in a rut or not. Most of the time I self-check and realize I’ve been …
According to Sodeh Recordings SODEH Records – YouTube promotional materials from Canada, Sever-The-Bond: Shatters Metalcore Boundaries with a Mind-Bending Story of Betrayal and Choice, SeverTheBond dives deeper into their gripping saga with “Hand In All Of This,” a powerful metalcore track that picks up the story several chapters after their earlier song “Red Flags.” The narrative follows …
Los Angeles-based artist and producer Frankie Beanie is proud to unveil his new project, supermodel*, a vibrant and genre-defying musical persona that marks the culmination of a lifelong journey through punk, UK indie, hip-hop, and dance culture. Listen to his brand new single ‘i used to live in England’ here: Supermodel* is the brainchild of Frankie …
PHOTO BY TODD WEAVER LOS ANGELES COLLECTIVE’S DEBUT ALBUM, OPENNESS TRIO, IS OUT JULY 11 ON BLUE NOTE June 20, 2025: On July 11, Blue Note Records will release Openness Trio, the debut album by a Los Angeles based collective comprised of guitarist and producer Nate Mercereau, saxophonist Josh Johnson, and percussionist Carlos Niño. Free-thinking creators who bring a depth …
Sam Fender & Olivia Dean, St. James’ Park, Newcastle, June 2025Credit: India Fleming LISTEN HERE – WATCH VIDEO HERE (June 20, 2025) Sam Fender is pleased to share a new recording of “Rein Me In” featuring BRIT Award and Mercury Prize nominated British artist Olivia Dean. Watch the “Rein Me In” video featuring footage from Sam’s recent sell-out stadium run in London and Newcastle, shot by …
After three well-received singles, 28-year-old Danish singer-songwriter Emma Lindquist is now ready to release the first glimpse of her forthcoming debut album ‘Hello tiger, be my friend’ – a record about facing the unknown and finding the courage to follow your heart. The lead single ‘If I met somebody new’ captures the feeling of a …
Emerging from Copenhagen’s vibrant alt-pop scene, Danish sister duo Simako release their debut EP ‘Closer / Further’ today on June 20th. With their debut EP, the duo channels a sound shaped by layered vocal harmonies, experimental pop, and organic R&B—music that explores the spaces between people: how we come together, and how we drift apart. Following the single ‘Who …
A blank calendar and a head full of ideas became the starting point for Kenneth Nefling when Covid shut the world down — leading to his most personal and uncompromising work to date. ‘Heartaches & Lows’ is the result of a curious and persistent deep dive into the creative process – and a testament to …
Photo Credit: Rachel Brennecke 2x GRAMMY Nominated New Orleans Funk Collective Cha Wa Announces New Album Rise Up Out August 29thFirst Single Out Now:“Here We Come” June 20, 2025: Today, two-time GRAMMY nominated New Orleans-based, Afro-Indigenous funk collective Cha Wa announced the release of their new album Rise Up, out on August 29, the 20th …
Photo Credit: Bishop Elegino (@bish.op) Avant-pop provocateur Sophie Powers returns June 20th with her new single, “head empty no thoughts.” Building on the moody allure of her recent release “move with me” and her hypnotic collab with RJ Pasin, “XO,” this latest track plunges into the raw, chaotic energy of her new era—one that swaps bubblegum aesthetics for brutal honesty and unfiltered …
In “Right There on My Right,” Red Clark tells the story of a man left behind, only to find a new flame that doesn’t quite ease the ache of a lost love. The “pretty distraction” sitting beside him is a welcome comfort, but the ghosts of a past relationship still linger. It’s a rugged, emotional …
“Mirame Feliz”, collab with Belinda reaches #1 on Mexico Radio Miami, FL (June 19, 2025) – Known for his tumbados románticos, breakout star Xavi releases his newest single “El Malo,” his first solo release of the year following a streak of successful collaborations. The song is a powerful reflection on the emotional fallout of a failed relationship and being cast as the …
‘Can You Hear Me?’ the second single from Amy MacDonald’s new album ‘Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?‘ is out now and it sounds undeniably Scottish. Amy describes it as, “A disco-tastic banger inspired by an amazing gig I played in Glasgow at TRNSMT festival where the crowd were electric, this one is for you …
Molly Tuttle’s album ‘“’So Long Little Miss Sunshine’”’ is out August 15th Presave / pre-order here: https://mollytuttle.lnk.to/sllms Listen to “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark” here: https://mollytuttle.lnk.to/tglam Molly’s on tour! Get your tickets to The Highway Knows Tour here: https://www.mollytuttlemusic.com/tour
Photo Credit: Evelyn Freja 9x GRAMMY® Award-Winning Bassist/Composer Christian McBride Announces New Big Band Album Without Further Ado, Vol. 1 Out August 29 on Mack Avenue Records Featuring Special Guests: Sting & Andy Summers, Samara Joy, Dianne Reeves, José James, Cécile McLorlin Salvant, Jeffrey Osborne & Antoinette Henry First Single Out Now:“Murder By Numbers (Ft. …
Caspian Coberly is Seattle’s next big thing. A thinker/songwriter and guitar master, he has, of late, been releasing singles from his coming–and most eagerly anticipated– album, Starlight. The talented Mr. Coberly recorded that marvelous full-length between Seattle and Los Angeles and now he’s releasing a video for his lush, fab four cognizant, single “Wonder.” When you listen …
1. I rarely remember my dreams, but the music of Brian Wilson figured in one of the few I retained.By the mid-1980s my Beach Boys fandom had reached a peak. I had embraced early deep tracks like “The Lonely Sea” and “Kiss Me, Baby.” I fully bought into the strange glories of 1977’s Love You (which, as the great …
Glasgow-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Maya’s Radio Orchestra returns with her emotionally intimate and rhythmically immediate, genre-blurring new single ‘Garden Variety’. A harpist, fiddler, vocalist, and string arranger, Maya combines classical instrumentation with modern pop textures to striking effect. In ‘Garden Variety’, disco-inspired strings, layered harp, and urgent percussion underpin lyrics that examine the often-blurry line between compassion and …
LISTEN TO ‘I WILL LOVE YOU TILL I DIE’ HERE Written during a time of profound personal transformation, ‘I will love you till I die’ channels the tension between grief and joy into a beautiful, grandiose pop song – introducing a new alternative Nordic talent. “I had just lost one of the most important people …
Photo credit: Visuddhi Ung @visualisation_ ANTICIPATED ALBUM, MADE IN PARIS, ARRIVING 6/27 STREAM “POP” WATCH/SHARE “POP”PRE-ORDER MADE IN PARIS June 13, 2024 – Los Angeles, CA – Grammy-winning producer-rapper Pi’erre Bourne continues the rollout for his upcoming album Made In Paris with the release of “POP,” out now via Interscope Records. Wasting no time the track arrives as the official follow-up …
Beta Trip, the new project from Toronto multi-instrumentalist Steve Lewin, announces his debut full-length album Superette, out September 26 on Having Fun, the rock imprint of We Are Busy Bodies. The first advance single, “Juliet,” lands June 13 and offers a high-energy introduction to Lewin’s matured sonic vision. Melodic, emotionally resonant, and firmly rooted in …