Izo FitzRoy’s, ‘God Gets a Little Busy Sometimes,’ explores life as a single woman in her 30s, railing against convention and having a more embodied connection with herself

‘God Gets a Little Busy Sometimes’ is the first new material to be taken from Izo FitzRoy’s forthcoming LP, which explores life as a single woman in her 30s, railing against convention and having a more embodied connection with herself. A powerful song with a strong message, ‘God Gets a Little Busy Sometimes’ is the first fruit of a musical …

MULTI PLATINUM CHART-TOPPING BAND AJR REVEAL NEW SINGLE “THE DJ IS CRYING FOR HELP”

The unparalleled multi-platinum chart-topping band AJR are sharing a new single entitled “The DJ Is Crying For Help” via the band’s AJR Productions label and Mercury/Republic Records. Listen to “The DJ Is Crying For Help”—HERE and watch the official music video HERE. In talking about the new song the band said: “The DJ is Crying For Help is about the worry of having peaked already. You …

AZANTI – 19-YEAR OLD NIGERIAN BOY WONDER – RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM HEART PARTS & NOSTALGIA VIA DEF JAM RECORDINGS

Azanti, the 19-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer ‘boy wonder’ born in Ondo State, Nigeria, was introduced to U.S. audiences over the summer with “GetTIN’ Hot,” his premiere U.S. major label single and video via Def Jam Recordings, today releases his hotly-anticipated new album, HEART PARTS & NOSTALGIA.  The album includes “Late 4 Dinner,” the new single and video premiering across all platforms today.   “Since I …

“Beautiful Temporary” is the name of Maddie Hogan’s deathless new video

Maddie Hogan releases her new single “Beautiful Temporary” and an accompanying music video filled with beachy vibes, delicate country pop production and lush green scenery. The breezy, hopeful tune washes over listeners like a warm ocean breeze and salty waves. Produced by Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo, “Beautiful Temporary” tells the true story of a dream Hogan …

DJ Karaba Releases ‘Délivrance’ EP

Today, Los Angeles-based DJ and producer DJ Karaba shared her brand new EP, Délivrance, a collection of five fiercely percussive and personal tracks that pack an empowering punch. Having started her career dancing with some of pop music’s heaviest hitters such as Drake, Camilla Cabello, and Selena Gomez, the release today showcases Karaba’s renewed artistic purpose as a music maker. “I’m very …

LOVE SICK RELEASE NEW MIXTAPE ‘LOVE’

After their previous singles “Sick of Love” and “I Take It All Back” were both named as BBC Introducing’s Track of the Week, Scottish alt-pop duo LOVE SICK build upon their growing acclaim with today’s release of the new mixtape LOVE. LOVE is released alongside a visual for its new focus track “FUCK YOU I LOVE YOU”. While the real-life couple – Julie Canning and Shaun Knox …

Hanakiv shares contemplative debut ‘No Words Left’

Estonian-born, London-based sound artist and pianist Hanakiv has just signed with prestigious Gondwana Records. Her debut single, ‘No Words Left’, is a contemplative and ethereal journey written in collaboration with Alabaster DePlume. Hanakiv brings together elements of Estonian classical, electronic and ambient music, composing from a place of introspection and reflection. On ‘No Words Left’, Alabaster dePlume provides …

Irene Cara Dead at 63, by Steve Stav

You’d have to be at least Generation X-age to fully appreciate the enormous impact that singer/songwriter/actress/producer Irene Cara had on pop culture in the 1980s. A gigantic meteor wouldn’t have made a deeper impact, really. The theme to Flashdance? Omnipresent for years; in the public consciousness for decades. But perhaps a bigger contribution, in the …

Lady Pulse – No Romance Without Finance

The multi-talented vocalist/choreographer/performance artist Lady Pulse caused quite a stir and garnered quite a bit of critical acclaim when she dropped her debut album, “Absolutely Ruthless,” less than a year ago. Discovered by the high-profile Florida-based production team of DIO + KLEIN, Lady Pulse appeared before the pandemic at an after-hours club in South Beach, …

Ulf Nilsson releases new single ‘Lost Each Other’

Triple platinum-, The Voice winning-, Swedish singer and songwriter Ulf “The Wolf” Nilsson delivers a soulful mix of rock and pop all dressed in modern-day clothing, sometimes adding a dash of heartland rock/blues and always with strong melodies and lyrics often rooted in his own life. Today Ulf Nilsson is releasing ’Lost Each Other’, and with this single he returns …

TEEN BLUSH releases new EP with skagboy

TEEN BLUSH is the solo artist and production project from Chicago-based musician Ken Foss. With a sound that traditionally glides through elements of dreampop, shoegaze, new wave and true alternative rock, Foss creates an experience that is both familiar and refreshing. He broadens his sonic palette through a collaboration with fellow Chicago-based artist/producer skagboy who …

Glam Punk Pioneers The Black Halos Return With LP, “How the Darkness Doubled”

Canada’s legendary punk ‘n’ rollers The Black Halos have just released their anticipated new LP How the Darkness Doubled (November 25th on Stomp Records). How the Darkness doubled is the unofficial follow-up album to The Black Halos’ acclaimed 2001 release, The Violent Years. Original songwriting team Billy Hopeless, Rich Jones (guitarist with Michael Monroe, Ginger …

Sam McGovern Gives You A Memory

Today, West Australian singer-songwriter Sam McGovern releases his new single ‘Memory’ on the back of his tour around Australia for the first time.  Honing his skills at West Australia’s prestigious WAAPA (West Australian Academy of Performing Arts), Sam began his musical career from humble beginnings. Upon graduating in 2020, the 22 year old began his career as an artist …

Alt. rock drenched in obscure, dark guitars — Sweden’s Omni of Halos release debut

Swedish alternative rock group Omni of Halos release their debut, self titled studio album on Lövely Records. A guitar-driven explosion of noisy pop music, ”Omni of Halos” contains the four tracks from the group’s 2022 EP ”Care Free” (previously only released digitally) plus six new tracks. This collection of skewed, bittersweet, and beautiful tracks was recorded and produced …

Baba Kuboye – “Kalakuta Girl”

Afrobeats artist, Baba Kuboye releases his 3rd studio album,  “From Ikoyi with Horns” via all streaming platforms on July 22nd. The Dallas based artist provides good vibes and a socially conscious voice through his music. Baba Kuboye’s earliest musical influence came from growing up at the renowned Jazz 38 club Lagos Nigeria, with his parents. …

Endorsed by the legendary Leland Sklar, Finnish fusion bassist Jukka Haavisto releases debut album

“This sounds great! Really harkens back to all those great 70’s fusion albums.”-Leland Sklar (Toto, Phil Collins, Crosby Still & Nash etc.) Electric bass player Jukka Haavisto’s first self-titled album ‘Reflections’ will be released on November 25th 2022. Recorded live at Latosound in Tampere (Finland), the album brings back thoughts to the best fusion jazz records of …

Berlin-based Moli Shares Her Take On Westlife’s ‘Fool Again’

Fresh off the heels of her timeless 1970s-inspired breakup song ‘Crying In The Swimming Pool’, Berlin-based solo artist Moli (born Molly Irvine) wraps up 2022 in style with a cover of ‘Fool Again’ off the 1999 multi-platinum selling debut album by none other than the quintessential boy band Westlife. A version performed live at the Denniz Pop Awards back in September, Moli puts her …

Seattle’s longtime power pop champion Jim Basnight reassures us “We’ll Always Be in Love” and we must “Leave the Past Behind”

Jim Basnight has just released a double-sided second single from his recent Early Years” digital album: “Leave the Past Behind” and “We’ll Always Be In Love.”   https://powerpopaholicproductions.bandcamp.com/album/early-years Both are hook-laced, three-minute boppers with grit, fun quirks and unusual song structure, which should stand out for listeners, stations, shows and podcasters who demand no less.  “Leave …

Rosita Stone – Luz Estelar

“Luz Estelar” is the powerful new single from award winning artist Rosita Stone. Considered a “masterpiece”, it is co-produced by Rosita and Grammy Award Winning Multi-Platinum Producer and Engineer, Sam Fisher (Daddy Yankee, Lady Gaga, Duran Duran). Mastered by Peter Moore in Canada (Rush, Roger Waters of Pink Floyd). She has opened concerts for superstar …

Ruthie Foster Releases New Album ‘Healing Time’ + Shares Official Video for “Don’t Want To Give Up On You”

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster has released her highly-anticipated ninth studio album Healing Time via Blue Corn Music. The multiple Blues Music Award winner has also shared the official video for “Don’t Want To Give Up On You,” an irresistible slice of vintage R&B and soul, available to watch here. On Healing Time, Foster offers a …

Sunny War To Release “Anarchist Gospel” February 3rd – Shares “Higher” 

Photograph by Joshua Black Wilkins  Sunny War will release Anarchist Gospel on February 3rd, 2023 via New West Records. The 14-song set was produced by Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes, Hurray for the Riff Raff) and features appearances by Jim James of My Morning Jacket, Allison Russell, David Rawlings, Jack Lawrence of the Raconteurs, Micah Nelson, John James …