“My influences are John Mayer, The Ramones, and Elvis,” says the fun-loving, talented, and sexy Pauly Chance. He says he loves East Portland Blog. (But does he really? How honest are artists when they say they love the blog?) He is currently trying very hard to grow his fan base and up the numbers on …
Because of Covid 19, it is not possible for Boo Boo Davis and the ElectroBluesSociety to be in the same country at the moment. To work around that, the Dutch masters started to exchange ideas and demo tapes with Boo Boo in East St Louis. That way they were able to create new music together despite …
Anna Akana shares her long-awaited EP No Longer Yours, out now on all DSPs. Flood premiered the EP, praising it as a “lush, upbeat instrumentation” and reflecting on how she “hones in on a failed relationship and [comes] out of that experience in one piece.” In addition to the EP, Akana has also shared the official music video for “I …
Our greatest artistic conduits transmit signals through sound and words, emitting iridescent beams of light to help guide the collective drift into the unknown. On his latest opus, “2121”, Michigan composer and multi-instrumentalist, The Lasso, creates a thermonuclear rocket ship glide of astral funk: a floating house party that exists at that eternal crossroads, suspended …
Left Field Messiah sees Steve Bays (Hot Hot Heat), Jeremy Ruzumna (Fitz & The Tantrums), and Erik Janson (formerly Wildling) coming together to create energizing, genre-crushing music. “Young Libertine” came from a guitar line Erik (Janson) was noodling that Jeremy flipped as he started playing along on the mellotron, adding some crazy chords as he …
Jamel Rocwell returns with Fugee’s Producer and affiliate John Forte. This song originally was meant to be a posse cut with Sean Price and Kenyattah Black but the song was never properly finished. A version of it was released only with Kenyattah and Forte’s verse. Now we are releasing this exclusive version from the vaults …
With “Se Va,” Zhamira debuts her sensual and urban sides, without neglecting her powerful vocal range. Produced and written by Maya together with Vicente Saavedra and Zhamira Zambrano, the song becomes a strong voice for female empowerment not only in the music industry but in society. Using pop and reggaeton sounds, “Se va” stands out with …
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UPDATE: DMX, Rapper and Actor Dead at 50 Here’s UPROXX breaking the story: DMX Says U2’s Bono Features On His New Album And Explains How The Unexpected Collab Happened. DMX described the collaboration in this way, “Sh*t’s crazy. It got a Miami feel to it. I feel like I want to shoot the video here!” …
Belgo-Congolese Singer-Songwriter Syssi Mananga’s new album “Mopepe Mama” will be released in April 2021. Until then, she’ll drop a single every month. The first release is a contemporary afro-folk ballad called “Mopepe”. Mopepe means “the wind” in Lingala and celebrates women whose spirit is as free and untamable as the wind. The music video above was shot …
Reclaiming for a new generation the poetry of Dylan, the stark beauty and unhinged Rock and Roll of mid-70s John Cale, and Badfinger’s melancholic timeless songcraft, this is Bandicoot. Their sound flows like post-industrial blues through Swansea’s rain-soaked concrete streets. Named for a small but charming Australian mammal, Bandicoot have earned a ferocious reputation, thanks …
Perfect for Valentine’s Day, Ulf Nilsson release his new single You’re The One which was written to his beloved wife and fellow musician Linda Varg. “This is the complete and ultimate declaration of love. I wrote it the way I felt it, head over heals in love, leaving nothing unsaid. If you’re lucky enough to love someone and to have …
Forming a unique bond with music from an early age, burgeoning producer Zight is ready to leave his mark on the dance music world. Experiencing difficult and testing times growing up, Zight was diagnosed with Synesthesia. Uniting his emotions with music, he discovered the melodies arising in his head could be the start of something …
I haven’t been going out much at night this winter. Look what I’ve been missing right outside my door Hope you are well! We are in an attic freeze with snow and more snow. – J. in Lincoln, Nebraska And here’s a similar light discovered in East Portland on 2/11/2021, the first night of the …
The Tequila Shot Every college student and football tailgater knows that chant. You lick the skin on the back of your hand between the thumb and pointer finger and shake salt on, then grab a lime wedge with the same hand. With your free hand, you grab a shot of tequila and in time with …
Boy’sClub gets into your face and under your skin like a festering zit that begs for your attention. The mounting pressure of their sound and story erupt across the complexion of their fun-escent punky breakout, and it is as intriguing as a mirror. Dopey & Cobainesque, they turn snarling and burst the bubble of your …
(February 5, 2021 — Santa Monica, CA) Fresh off a GOLDEN GLOBE® nomination and the release of her debut album, Not Your Muse, Celeste returns with a fresh, enchanting take on the timeless lullaby “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” She teamed up with Inspiration4, the world’s first all-civilian mission to space, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to record the …
The Legends are back with a fuzzy, jangly and, yes, even powerful new single called “What’s Going On?”. Featuring critically acclaimed 27 year old folk singer Vilma Flood on vocals. Swedish mastermind Johan Angergård (Club 8, Acid House Kings, Djustin, Pallers) has released seven albums under his The Legends moniker and is working on a number of new …
“This song was incredibly therapeutic for me – coming from a place of fear and mistrust and finally saying it out loud. Gabe has been in a relationship for a long time and, by comparison, being thrown into something completely new and terrifying, it’s the first time the two of us have had really contrasting experiences …
On March 5th the three piece band PALESKIN, with a love for Trap and Alternative Rock, are about to release thier album Joy is Temporary, Pain is Constant. With influences from dark and heavy music combined with emotional lyrics, trap beats and ambient soundscapes PALESKIN have developed a new, modern sound. “Joy Is Temporary, Pain Is Constant is about all …
“I usually have visuals that come straight to my head when I think about a song, but for some reason this song didn’t bring visuals to my brain… And then we were waiting for our Starbucks, and we were like, ‘What if it was at the mall?’”– Billie Eilish Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Billie Eilish …
On Saturday, I heard an interview on my favorite radio show, This Is Hell, hosted by Chuck Mertz on WNUR (89.3 FM in Chicago), with Flint Taylor and Jeffrey Haas. These two guys founded the People’s Law Center. Go to episode 1288 to listen to the interview. https://www.thisishell.com/Haas wrote a book about the Fred Hampton murder. The …
JOE WONG will release the deluxe version of his debut album Nite Creatures on Friday, February 5th via Decca Records. Produced by Mary Timony (Ex Hex, Helium) and featuring performances from Timony, Mary Lattimore, Jon Natchez (War on Drugs), Craig Wedren (Shudder to Think), Anna Waronker (that dog.), Steven Drozd (Flaming Lips) and more. The Deluxe version of Nite Creatures will feature instrumental versions of …
Singer-songwriter Joe Pug has announced a new album, The Diving Sun, which brings together lost gems from his various studio sessions with producers Duane Lundy (Jim James, Ben Sollee) and Kenneth Pattengale (The Milk Carton Kids, Joy Williams) along with new songs recorded in quarantine. What began as a process of collecting archived session files for a B-sides album morphed into an …
All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free and the legendary Don McLean are bringing their special rendition of “American Pie” to life with the brand-new video for their collaboration on the time-tested anthem – out now. The clip visually enhances the making of this all-vocal rendition of “American Pie” – spotlighting each Home Free member and their individual parts as they come together …
The Daiquiri As America rocketed toward the end of the 1800s, new cocktails were being produced at a dizzying pace. Bartenders were looking to all types of new ingredients to add to old standbys, and to create new and unique drinks. Gins, vermouths, and champagnes were all trending dry, while liqueurs were being used to replace sugar. …
Overpowering roots rockers Heavy Feather are back with new music. Their upcoming sophomore album Mountain of Sugar is to be released by The Sign Records in spring 2021. The third single leading up to the album is entitled “Love Will Come Easy” and is out now on all streaming platforms. When Heavy Feather’s first album Débris …
I planned to visit a cemetery this morning on the north side of Chicago, situated less than six miles from my house. On Thursday I called the office to obtain lot information. However, as I drove amidst the works of art, aka grave markers, I realized my incomplete coordinate was no reason to search endlessly. …
After amassing hundreds of millions of streams and views and receiving widespread acclaim, buzzing artist Lyn Lapid reveals a brand new single “Itsy Bitsy” today. “Itsy Bitsy” is the follow up to her debut single “Producer Man,” which emerged as “the most-viewed unreleased demo on a TikTok video in 2020.” Last year, the 17-year-old singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist …