White-hot Swiss feminist electro artist Jessiquoi does not fit into any pigeonholes. Her songs, rhythmic celebrations loaded with real world educational value, belong in the brightest discos of this world and, when played there, regularly invade the honest hearts of every joyous person dancing on the premises, leaving no hoofer unchanged, no life unimproved. This …
Photo by Craig Mitchelldyer / Portland Timbers Quoting former NFL coach Jim Mora from his famous postgame rant is kind of a cheap shot, but after the Portland Timbers fell 6-2 to archrival Seattle Sounders at home Sunday night, it’s apt. Despite an uneven season so far, the Timbers are still in line, somehow, for …
Photos by Danny Clinch Stony Plain Records announces an October 22 release date for Pinky’s Blues, the new album from award-winning blues guitarist/singer Sue Foley. Featuring several Sue Foley originals, as well as songs from some of her favorite blues and roots artists, Pinky’s Blues was recorded at Fire Station Studios in San Marcos, Texas. Joining Sue Foley …
Photo by Josh Klinghoffer NEW YORK, NY (August 16, 2021) — Gearing up for the highly anticipated film Flag Day, Seattle Surf & Republic Records have released “My Father’s Daughter” by Olivia Vedder from the upcoming Flag Day Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available August 20th. The song was written by Glen Hansard & Eddie Vedder. The official music video for the song features footage from the Cannes Film Festival selected film starring …
Lionel Messi’s departure from Barcelona, which somehow seemed shocking and inevitable at the same time, redrew the world soccer map. The club, at the sport’s pinnacle just six years ago, is in disarray, with serious financial problems and an underwhelming roster. When the greatest soccer player of all time signed with Paris Saint-Germain two days …
Photo Credit: Alice Baxley August 13, 2021 (Los Angeles, CA) – Today, alt-pop artist Carlie Hanson has let loose a new track and video titled “Off My Neck.” In typical Carlie fashion, the track is a catchy pop song, although “Off My Neck” bears a bit more edge as Carlie channels the frustration of a soured …
The latest from Saleka – M Night Shyamalan’s daughter – is a really special song and video that she wrote last year in early summer when the world was on fire with hate and it felt like we were free-falling. Saleka would say since she is a SE Asian woman seeking to bring positive change …
“Below is an earnest song of triumphant Americana that is both sad and resilient. Please listen well.” A quieter, character-study-driven Killers album, Pressure Machine lives squarely in Brandon Flowers’hometown of Nephi, Utah, a close-knit community of 5300 people with no traffic lights, a rubber plant, wheat fields, and the West Hills. Nephi is the place Flowers spent his …
“A virga is a meteorological phenomenon where streaks of rain hang from a cloud and evaporate before reaching the ground,” explains Yasmin Williams. “I wrote ‘Virga’ as a reflection and meditation on how the year 2020 went for me personally and how I was looking forward to the start of 2021. While a virga can …
Photo by Sam Cahill Fresh off his newly minted VMA nomination for “my ex’s best friend”, Machine Gun Kelly embarks on his new journey this week. After announcing his sixth album, born with horns, via a tattoo posted to his social media on Monday, Machine Gun Kelly tapped renowned director Cole Bennett to helm Bennett’s first-ever …
Photo by Imogene Strauss “Making this video with Isabella was one of the highlights of my life. That sounds dramatic but I mean it!,” says Rozzi. “She’s one of the greatest artists and athletes on earth and, to see her bring my song to life in the most supernatural yet deeply human way, moved me more than I …
Tuesday eating from your yard tip~We are nearing the joyous day of my birth, which in non-pandemic years would be celebrated with our annual Garlic Nosh Pot Luck Gathering. You might find it surprising that the most popular garlic creations tend to be the sweets. The most Garlic Nosh wins have gone to Sharon T. …
One of the rising stars of the Philly soul scene, the uniquely talented vocalist Tesa Williams has actually been making moves for quite some time. After years of lending her voice in a supporting role to artists such as Gerald Levert and Vesta Williams, Tesa has become a well-respected artist at the front of the …
(Memphis, TN) – The Memphis-based soul powerhouse Southern Avenue have just released their upbeat, colorful, and inspiring music video for their song “Move Into The Light.” The video premiered last week exclusively via CLASH, who called the song “Scorching” and a “raw soul stomper.” Tierinii Jackson spoke with CLASH about the song and accompanying video saying:”‘Move Into The Light’ is a …
Bela Koe-Krompecher‘s new non-fiction book titled Love, Death and Photosynthesis chronicles the lives of several friends in the midwest independent rock scene of the late 1980’s and 1990’s. Today he has released a curated playlist of songs from the book and that inspired the book alongside a Book Trailer video, both debuting alongside a New Noise Magazine feature. With acclaim from Hanif Abdurraqib, …
Genius shows up when we least expect it. This summer that rarest bluebird of G-happiness flew in while we all had our windows open in the wee small hours to allow cool air into our domiciles after record-breaking daytime heat. It was then that Rawb Middleton‘s new record, Puppies and Kittens, appeared on our gramophones …
Lore City is an American art rock duo formed in 2011 and currently based in Portland, Oregon. Band members include Laura Mariposa Williams (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Eric Angelo Bessel (percussion, keyboard, guitar). Participation Mystique, released July 23, is the fine, fierce, furious and fourth studio album from Lore City. The band’s experimental sound adroitly …
“’Fight Like a Girl’ is a Swagger Song inspired by my glass ceiling busting mom and it’s all about confidence and empowering women.” – Caley Rose
Photo by Shari Hoffman LACES (the moniker of Jessica Vaughn) has joined forces with Butch Walker on the new single, “Almost Happy.” The single is an homage to the 90s, and Vaughn also crafted a playlist of her influences, evoking nostalgia for that simpler time. “My life has been a series of extreme highs and lows, and the last time …
“Ride Away was written a couple of years ago, and really hits the sweet spot of Della Mae’s bluegrass chops. I knew it was a good one when we hit those harmonies for the first time! I never set out to write an ill-fated love song about a motorcycle (because Richard Thompson already did that) but …
Portland’s Reva DeVito delivers melodies that feel like a warm breeze on a cool evening. Today, she announced plans to bring those sounds across the country on a US tour with London’s Franc Moody. Accompanying the news is a buoyant new single “One Shot”, featuring nu-funk maestro Midas Hutch (Amsterdam-raised DJ, producer FS Green). Released via Ultra Music (Calvin Harris, Deadmau5, Kaskade, Sofi Tukker) she explains, “This …
“I Can Give You Nothing is one of the simpler songs on the album but was one of the hardest for us to compose. We always wanted to make a Reggae song, but for some reason it never sounded quite right, until now. It’s obvious that it’s directly inspired by Sublime, one of our favorite bands. …
Drinking to Victory Part III Closing Weekend It may be just what we need right now, and it may be a foolish endeavor to hold the games in the middle of a pandemic, but the Olympics have begun! Since fans are not allowed, it only makes sense to sit back and watch the events on TV …
Tuesday eating from your yard tip ~ herb infused water or tisane. Technically, tea is only made from the leaves of Camellia Sinensis and herb infused water is called a tisane. Many though use the term ”tea” more broadly with good reason ~ you think getting people to try an herb is tricky business, label …
These excellent gospel singers need no introduction. Just listen and enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/Jehovahshalomaccapella
The Kampala Based Duo KC Sammy X Chikago aka UnderCover RnB (UC_RnB) have just come through with a sensational studio single called, “Tolyekyusa.” Produced by Ricko Mchinjaj in Kampala, Uganda, the stars describe the tune as relating a theme of loving someone and promising to fight every hardship to keep it going by whatever means …
[Santa Monica, CA – August 2, 2021] – Canadian-Dutch-Korean singer-songwriter SOMI releases her brand-new single entitled “DUMB DUMB” today along with the music video. This is the K-Pop sensation’s first single since her 2020 Interscope Records debut “What You Waiting For,” a larger than life anthem for which the video surpassed 7.5 million views on YouTube in 24 hours. “DUMB DUMB” marks a …
Just Stef will tell you she’s “a very simple girl.” However, she’s being modest. She’s really a vocal dynamo who can belt in English and Spanish and posts hilarious viral sketches. In fact, the implications of her impact are a bit more complex than she gives herself credit for. She appeals to an audience of millions on social media, because—as …
Photo by Caity Krone Diving deep into the realities of self-image and summertime struggles, Maisyn’s single, “Pool Party ” is a vulnerable expression of oneself. “I gave myself permission to reach for the darkest places, and I wound up with a song about the subtle invasiveness and shame of body dysmorphia. Once I started actually …
Photo by Lizzie Steimer Producer, artist, and labelhead TOKiMONSTA has returned with a new single “Naked” feat. Channel Tres, out now via TOKiMONSTA’s own Young Art Records. On “Naked,” TOKiMONSTA delivers textured, rich production where she artfully combines sounds and feelings from a range of genres creating an entrancing groove. With the dynamic adaptability TOKiMONSTA possesses, she continues to …