Bass producers Wolfbiter and James Dece teamed up for a new single out today. As you can imagine, it’s a fiery blast of industrial zaps. The two artists build momentum that shakes the room and then – right when you think things can’t get any hotter – they switch it up with a gnarly drop. It’s one of the most
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Americana-folk rockers Lady Cannon have a new single out today. Accompanied by ethereal guitar work, a provocative bass line and heavenly backing vocals, Martha Cannon sings about observing a woman who’s obviously unhappy in a relationship and she contemplates interfering. It’s a bit stripped-down compared to Lady Cannon’s previous work, but that’s a good thing; it definitely works as a
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Alternative rockers The Nile Club dropped a new single this week. It seems to be about a guy who’s down in the dumps, and he just keeps digging himself deeper and deeper. Eventually the jam builds into a cry for comfort, wishing that things would just be better. It’s catchy and carries a keen guitar melody with a soaring solo
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New wave rockers Xposed 4heads have their new album out today. It’s a planetary party with plenty of funky grooves and sci-fi energy. The 4heads bring friendly, welcoming fun to the forefront with synth solos, group vocals, and danceable delight. Even in the midst of the apocalypse, the band is here to entertain. Star Girls make an appearance on the
Read moreArtist Ralph Mckinley Williams has dropped his latest track, Bad Mental Health, to raise awareness of the tragic darkness that the mind can put people through – including himself. After experiencing a disturbance of mental illness in 2012, Williams was inspired to share his music in the most relatable way possible with a raw topic that affects staggering numbers of
Read moreRapper, singer, and songwriter JGray has built up a music career from a range of experiences, from growing up with inspirations in Albuquerque to discovering his talents as both a strong writer and vocalist later on. This artist’s brand is rooted in expression, versatility, and the ability to allow fans to easily connect with his music, providing an exemplary model
Read moreTribal East has successfully managed to earn itself a loyal fanbase after creating an international buzz both with in-person shows and online music videos. After the Tribal East members’ shared hometown, Hargeisa in Somalia, and shared passion for music brought them together, this rap collective has never looked back since. They produce unique vibes with a combination of catchy melodic
Read moreArtist Tom has been honing his skills in both songwriting and singing for several years to perfect the positive messages he is eager to spread through the melodies of music. As a naturally-born performer, Tom feels at home on stage, loving his storytelling role of sharing his messages with a rapidly growing fanbase. His new drop, Precious Heart, details the
Read moreConnor Kelly has been under the artist name KELLy for some time now, creating a shift as his music continues to shape and develop into sounds that encapsulate his fanbase. His newly dropped track, About Time, explores the feeling of love in a romantic nature, being universal and relatable to people all over the globe. Whilst fans can connect with
Read moreEntering the performing scene aged 16, Madi Simmons, voted top indie male reggae artist of 2018, started out tackling the drums, songwriting and singing. Continuing to push the boundaries of his reggae sound with Black Uhuru vibes, Simmons’ strong vocal delivery has helped the release of My Wish for Humanity flourish. It isn’t often you hear an artist that delivers
Read moreDown to the River is a new single from Zechariah Lloyd Tillotson, earning a spot on his unreleased EP as an origin song. Connecting with fans with its raw meaning, this artist provokes reflection by focusing on the upbringing struggles that people deal with. Describing the break away from the family nest, Tillotson manages to encapsulate a push and pull
Read moreJahm is back to share his high energy house music, heavily inspired by a range of genres including hip-hop, rap, dubstep, classic house, and disco. Creating a unique sound for the foundation of his music, Jahm likes to involve punchy drums and rolling house-style bass lines into his tracks, continuously experimenting with new sounds. Influenced by artists he would love
Read moreMersi has just dropped his third single, State of Mind, differing from the first two with its use of lo-fi sounds and the addition of male rapping. It preaches the message of insecurities that we can fall into at one time or another, with thoughts and feelings changing constantly. The song creates a longing for certainty and balance within these
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“Happy in Your World”, the latest release from Sluka, is one of those tunes that starts just like it begins.
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Hip hop artist Faded Francis has a new EP out. There’s themes of aimlessness, intoxication, navigating relationships, and just trying to mind your business. The production is jazzy, watery, and airy all at once; Francis brings the hooks with a reserved, honest demeanor. It’s a tape about merely existing with chaos occurring all around you, and doing what you need
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Electronic-dream pop artist Seanie teamed up with Andres Crovetti for their debut single. Textural and hazy, the song features gentle vocals that sing about moonlight in your eyes and feeling a cosmic connection with another. It’s a creatively wavy beginning for Seanie, and we look forward to what they’ll do next.
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EDM producer Synymata teamed up with vocalist Neverwaves for a new track. This one’s a dubstep jam featuring soaring vocals about wishing to disappear in order to hide from pain. Emotions are tumbling down, making you feel like you’re descending into an abyss. It’s a rather emotional effort from the two artists, but it makes for a cathartic headbanger. Check
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Industrial bass duo Nightfall Heroes recently dropped another single. This one finds the heroes going up against a bipedal radioactive behemoth out in the urban. The song is a progressive synthwave beater that perfectly complements the alternation between battle and retreat. It’s going to take immense strategy and teamwork, but the Nightfall Heroes know what they’re doing.
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Slacker rocker band North Warren’s got a video out to “Life’s A Beach” from their wonderful new EP “Glue.” Filmed by Bailey Fiste, the scenes feature frontman Luke Esperes seated in a chair in various places, holding a dog in his lap as he sings about routine malaise. It’s a song that feels especially relevant as many folks struggle to
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Tropidelic progressive dance producer Plaid Hawaii dropped another summer single, and this time he collaborated with vocalist SPOILS, who sings about having lived a lonely life all the time only to stumble upon someone that changed everything. He’s ready to put the sadness behind him and live a life full of joy and adventure. Plaid Hawaii lays down the brightly-shining
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Dark blues-folk project Old Wolves has a new single out. It’s a song about everyone’s spirits getting buried at the end of the day by the titular tools; the sentient vehicles we call our bodies ultimately return to the dirt that birthed us. Joe Zumpano kicks the tempo up with some bluegrass sensibilities here. Face your fate with Old Wolves’
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The best way to describe Noah Lema and Anderton’s new single is “nostalgic pop in a modern setting.” The title is ‘One For You .’ It takes cues from previous generations while still forging a new path forward. Noah puts his best foot forward with a production that can’t go wrong in the eyes of someone who like safe pop.
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Xavier greets the world with his latest release, ‘Marooned Again,’ while stranded and looking for a new space. This new one takes the bull by the horns, and its forward-thinking movement ensures that the audience’s attention is maintained throughout. This charismatic release with a futuristic sound helps Xavier stay at the forefront of the genre. It’s challenging to stay current
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Noise label/concert promoter FTAM hosted a massive noise showcase in the backyard of X-Ray Arcade Sunday afternoon. Sets from Death Tape Super Bass, Citizen 2-13, Chamber of Knives, J. Mollerskov, Steve Schlei, Lorna Dune, Frenia, TamperTamper, and Pleasure Thief all took place. We got to talk to each and every one of them – except Frenia, since we spotlighted them
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Solo punk project Gorilla Knifefight (Matt Glassel) has a music video out to their song “Mark My Skin.” It’s less than a minute long and makes its point loud and clear; the black-and-white video features Glassel receiving a stick and poke tattoo from good friend and bandmate Eliot Hess. The lyrics are displayed in Glassel’s distinct font as well (if
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