As with all of David Åhlén’s work, this is beautiful beyond words. Just listen. Then pray for wisdom. https://www.facebook.com/davidahlenofficial https://davidahlen.se/ https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidAhlen
International award winner Paul Payne837 drops a sequel to “Chijako step” following its release 2 weeks ago. This new song is a female version of “Chinjako step” Pt.2 which was created with hope and Inspiration in mind. The spirit of the song is meant to give women a platform to empower their fellow women. This would mark the very first time that the lead …
Photo Credit: Morgan Wiley “Stages” is about my journey in the music business as a young black woman, but it’s relevant to indie artists in general, and everyone who’s hustling to reach their goals. I’ve had many experiences of not being taken seriously, of people making me feel like I’m not good enough, and of …
Gyða Valtýsdóttir (aka Gyda) has announced Ox, her much anticipated fourth album, the second consisting of her own compositions, out December 3rd. The first visual to accompany this album is for the track “Cute Kittens Lick Cream.” Gyda explains: It has always felt intriguing & in a way, a goal worth striving for, to be able to write such …
Los Angeles-based, all-female punk band The Linda Lindas have released the riff-laden power punk single “Nino.” The track, written for vocalist and guitarist Bela’s cat, is taken from the band’s forthcoming 2022 studio release. On the band’s 2020 self-titled EP, Bela wrote a song about her siamese cat “Monica.” However, her cat Nino wouldn’t leave her alone …
Leyla McCalla finds inspiration from her past and present. Whether it is her Haitian heritage or her adopted home of New Orleans, she — a bilingual multi-instrumentalist and alumna of Grammy award-winning African-American string band, the Carolina Chocolate Drops — has risen to produce a distinctive sound that reflects the union of her roots and experience. Today McCalla …
This album is loaded with fun surprises, full of catchy hooks and packed with great singing. Please give it a listen. Mozart Gabriel is a Native American folk, indie, and alternative rock artist based out of Nashville, TN, Barcelona, Spain, and the Taos Pueblo village in New Mexico. Mozart Gabriel arose from the waters of …
Grammy- and American Music Award-winning artist Kali Uchis was nominated for Best Música Urbana Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for her critically acclaimed Spanish-language album Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios) ∞. The album features hit track “telepatía,” which recently won Uchis Favorite Latin Song at the 2021 American Music Awards and surpassed 1.8 billion global streams after hitting #1 on Billboard’s Latin Airplay and Latin Pop Airplay charts and topping Latin Digital Song …
With her playful June 2021 single, “I Dented Your Truck,” Stephanie Lee aka Lady Redneck established herself as one of country music’s freshest new voices. Her Betty Boop-meets-“Santa Baby” delivery drove the single to the top of the international iTunes country charts, and led the song to more than 25K Spotify streams. Now, the Dallas, …
Hannah Scott says of this lovely video: “Thanks to all our generous Kickstarter supporters, we were able to head to Suffolk in August and film this video with the very talented Mann Bros. Media. The church is St Mary’s, Bramford, the church I grew up singing in the choir in. You can even see the house …
Today, Philly post-punk quartet Full Bush share “Wild Heart,” the second single off their sophomore EP, Movie Night, due December 3 via Brutal Panda Records. Of the track, Kate said: “Learning to embrace what sets you apart and how you can embody those parts of yourself that perhaps you were told weren’t socially acceptable for one reason or another is what …
It was another great week at the Sandra Entermann Sabbath Singalong, with my favorite crew, the Country and Western unit. And yes, they do (fan favorite tune) “Sandals.” These weekly jam sessions have become a global phenomenon with tens of thousands of listeners spread over 162 (and probably more by now) countries. Entermann herself lives …
After teaming up with GRAMMY®-nominated R&B maestro 6LACK on her new single, “That’s How It Goes,” breakout star Zoe Wees delivers a scorching live solo take on the track. Her powerful vocals shine, accompanied solely by electric guitar, on the reimagined version, which was released today by Capitol Records. Download / stream “That’s How It Goes (Guitar Version)” and watch the evocative live …
After amassing millions of streams, a series of A-list collaborations, and earning widespread acclaim from The FADER, Rolling Stone, and more, Jamaican-born singer and songwriter Jada Kingdom unveils a brand new single and music video entitled “Jungle” today. It notably marks the first release under her newly minted deal with Money Well Spent/Republic Records. The track strikes a sweet spot …
This is the first year that East Portland Blog has received Grammy “For Your Consideration” emails. If we were to vote, we would certainly vote for Lillias White and her joyous album which has received so many nominations: Record of the YearYou’ve Made Me so Very Happy Album of the Year Get Yourself Some Happy! Best …
A clear and mesmerising voice. Powerful lyrics with nostalgic touches. Deep melodies softened by Cape Verde influences. This is what makes Marie Minet’s fusion of genres as sublime as it is innovative. In her raw, but poetic way, she tells life stories that echo her generation. Marie Minet’s first album Clair Obscur is produced by Jon Luz, …
It feels fantastic to have Bandicoot back with a brand new single, ‘Life Death and Other Things’ after a summer of re-establishing themselves as one of Wales’s most exciting live bands. Taking its influence from Randy Newman, Bowie’s ‘Station to Station’ and Scott Walker, ‘Life Death and Other Things’ is yet another bold move from …
Since you asked, here’s what the Flake music was based on. My technique was born of people always breaking the strings on the guitars that were lying around. I always struggled to play and sing standard 6-string at the same time -which kept me from fronting my own band, or performing “live”. My good friend …
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‘Lights’ the first single to be taken from the ‘Bee Skin Rug’ album is a terrific uplifting burst of energy that works as a fantastic preview of what we can expect from their new works. Harmony flooded and certainly becoming a real automatic-earworm, ‘Lights’ really excels and shows off ‘Lost Tuesday Society’s new material to …
Q: How do you spell greatness? A: With three Y‘s, Hayley Lynn… Portland-based actress turned musician Hayley Lynn is releasing a 90’s throwback, indiepop masterpiece, Tail Lights, as part of a forthcoming 2022 EP. Lynn has been steadily putting out music since 2016 with songs placed on ABC, the 700 Club, Big Ten Network as well as on several …
[Ed. Note: This thrilling clip of Mitzi Gaynor and four gorgeous men is from the dress rehearsal of the February 16, 1964 episode of the Ed Sullivan show. Famed British rockers, the Beatles, also appeared on Sullivan’s show that night, their second of three consecutive weekly appearances.] It’s quite a rousing jangling version of what …
“This song (“We Are Not Soldiers”) speaks about what it means to be a woman in today’s world. In particular grappling with being a black woman and society’s expectation on us to be strong all the time. This perception of perpetual strength can be damaging and is part of why you’ll find black women on …
I AM KAWEHI is a new breed of musician, a pop/electronic loop artist that Elle Magazine called “The Genius One-Woman Band” who uses technology to carry the weight of a full band on her own. After a long absence from tour due to the pandemic, I AM KAWEHI returns to the stage this fall. Earlier …
Bay Area native Elise Go has released a duet with her fellow Berklee alum and former classmate, Filipino musician Pipo Fernandez. Written and produced by the duo, ‘To Say Goodbye’ invokes feelings of yearning and sadness over a love that is dwindling. With the song’s rich acoustic production and sharp vocal performance, the pair effortlessly …
Jason Matu is a writer of songs and other words living in Brooklyn, NY. His music is both timeless and contemporary, he creates simple, immediate songs with a literary bent and expansive soundscapes. Jason is also a human that has lived many lives. After taking the worst advice anyone has ever given him — “don’t …
Pretty Weird Blonde’s music is deeply influenced by her personal encounter with aliens. She is a multi-dimensional entertainer on a mission to inspire audiences beyond the 3D matrix. She has more than 16K active Instagram followers. Born in Boulder, Colorado, PWB grew up moving with her hippie family throughout Colorado, Hawaii and Maine. She graduated …
By Claude Iosso If there had been a roof at Marymoor Park the other night, Modest Mouse would have blown it off. With controlled fervor, the alt-rock combo delivered choice anthems from their vast repertoire, including the singles from this year’s The Golden Casket. Thousands of joyous fans, who spanned multiple generations, danced and sang …
“…they call us heroes on the killing floor…” Haunting tune. https://www.facebook.com/heyheydellamae According to their Wikipedia entry, “Their name, “Della Mae” comes from the song, “Big Spike Hammer.”