Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy®-winning singer and songwriter OZZY OSBOURNE will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his 1981 DIARY OF A MADMAN with an updated digital release that includes a new track: a live version of his Mainstream Rock Top Five hit “Flying High Again.” At the same time comes news of an exciting collaboration with Dogtown.
The OZZY X DOGTOWN collection comes as an homage to OZZY’s music being the soundtrack to skateboarding for more than 40 years. The collaboration features skateboard decks and clothing with art by Sean Cliver on 200 limited-edition custom paint “Midnight Fade” skateboard decks with a silver metal flake dusting designed by Jim “Red Dog” Muir, manufactured by Paul Schmitt at PS Stix, and hand silk screened by Chicken at Screaming Squeegees on the iconic 80’s Dogtown Stonefish shape. In addition, look for a limited run of T-shirts and pullover hoodies with the OZZY X DOGTOWN graphic to also be released.
The DIARY OF A MADMAN special digital re-issue will be available November 5 via all digital platforms. The album is OZZY’s second studio release and the last album to feature 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Famer guitarist Randy Rhoads. The multi-platinum release (with five million albums sold worldwide) included the #2 Mainstream Rock track, “Flying High Again.”
With her distinct voice and addictive hooks, pop songstress Indigo is serving up ear-candy for the fierce hearted. Growing up with the voices of The Spice Girls, Britney Spears, Madonna and Christina Aguilera, Indigo used those early powerful female influences to anchor her craft. Melding the DNA of pop with her love of hip hop and R&B, Indigo finds balance between cheeky lines, heavy dance beats and rhythmic delivery – the ultimate hybrid of sweet and sassy.
Toronto born and bred, the Métis singer is coming off of some early career successes, which includes winning the iN Bullseye 2018 grand prize awarded by Slaight Music and imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival. This grand prize allowed Indigo to work with JUNO winning producer, Lantz, to create a collection of songs including “The Light” (2019) and her most recent single, “Lost In You” (2021).
Indigo’s latest offering “Always About Me” is an unapologetic reclamation of power and a new chapter for the songwriter. Produced by Lantz and David Ariza, this single is the first release off of her saucy forthcoming debut EP and sets the tone for what’s in store. In a feature with SOCAN Words and Music Magazine in 2020, they proclaimed, “Indigo’s burgeoning career is bound to go through some transformation, and we can’t wait to see what role she takes on next.”
Frank Mighty grew up on the west coast, among the majestic mountains, towering trees and wandering wildlife. That’s where he made his music and felt most at peace. But eventually, he felt the pull of the big city, a place where limitless opportunities awaited him. Franky packed up his guitar and moved far away from home, into a small downtown apartment, surrounded by dull grey buildings. This environment took a toll on Franky, who wanted to inject everyday life with a splash of colour. Then, one night, alone in his apartment, while fooling around on his computer, Franky got sucked into The Hotline, an infinite internet portal of face-melting psychedelic sounds and unimaginable visual splendour. Amid that kaleidoscopic landscape, he created his latest album, Whispersongs, a collection of hypnotic indie pop tracks that invite listeners to escape reality and join Franky in The Hotline. The album hits streaming services in 2021. Are you coming?
With releases from P Money & Silencer ft Chip, Dizzee, D Double, plus the HUGE UK wide link up from Buggsy, Jamz, Mayhem NODB & Blay Vision dropping in the last couple of weeks, 2 of the scenes pioneers, Scorcher and D Double led the charge as they came pounding through with their certified banger ‘Jurgen’. Gracing the pages of Equate Magazine to discuss music and flex his modelling skills (he is signed to Select Models), the latest single from the rapper, actor and model has also rallied up the world of world class football thanks to the lyrical theme that is centred around the UK’s beautiful sport. With names such as Alexander Arnold jumping in the comment section on Scorcher’s Out Now post, ‘Jurgen’ is flying high in the iTunes chart and being played at every turn on the airwaves. Teamed with an exclusive GRM Premiered music video that now has over 160,000 views, Scorcher is lining himself up to score a major win with Jurgen! He has also received support by DJ Target and Sian Anderson on BBC 1Xtra, Complex, Rap UK Spotify Playlist and Solid Gold Spotify Playlist.
Rising artist Chadster delivers a haunting new visual for his single “Sin”, just in time for halloween, with collaborator and childhood friend 6LACK. The record comes off of his recently released 2021 album Good Afternoon, which approaches nearly one million streams.
As old high school pals, Chadster and 6LACK had always wanted to collaborate on something together and “Sin” was finally the right moment. The laid-back production is a perfect canvas for the duo’s smooth performances and Chadster explains that the writing process came quickly and naturally to the pair once the beat was locked in.
“It’s about a love that has taken its course and is too late to fix but you still keep it going even though it’s toxic. You love it but hate it at the same time.” – Chadster
NY-born, Georgia-raised Chadster is a Jamaican artist shooting for the moon. Coming from a musical background, it wasn’t until 2017 that the rapper began chasing his vision to become the next artist-to-watch. His diverse background lends itself to his unique sound, merging east coast rap patterns with a little southern charm and second-nature melodies inspired by his rich Jamaican heritage.
Always aiming to make “music of the future,” Chadster’s sound is fresh, innovative, and out of this world. His alter ego is even the self-proclaimed “president of the universe.” Chadster is quickly rising and has sights set on world domination. Stay tuned-in on this promising young artist.
Rising West Coast artist Ease The Don delivers a flashy music video for his latest single “JOOG.” The eye-catching visual for the boastful record follows the California rapper/singer through his day-to-day life with an impressive vigor.
“Earlier this year, I was in an unfortunate situation where I needed money fast to provide for my family. Many people complain about not having enough money, but complaining won’t land you a check. So I took that aggressive energy and carried it over to the studio where I recorded this record. “You ain’t even got a kid are you kidding? How the f*** you be broke, boy you tripping.” – Ease The Don
Representing a hustler’s mentality, “JOOG” will serve as motivation for anyone who is attempting to overcome an obstacle or a tough situation.
Ease The Don is an artist and songwriter from Inglewood, California. His story and message go far beyond his catchy west coast influenced melodies, often writing songs about his community, love and relationships, being a father, and his plan to make opportunities for his team. Ease is well connected in the local music scene and has recently gained the support of local curators such as DJ Hed from REAL 92.3, Home Grown Radio. After hearing the music to come, DJ Hed stated “I was ready to come over and say the music was trash, but I can’t deny these records… [Ease The Don] is about to be a big part of the West Coast conversation.” His debut release “Dancin’ In The Rain” has already racked up 100k streams across DSPs without any major push. The rising LA artist has spent much of last year refining his craft during the pandemic and is now finally ready to let the music speak for itself.
Reaching out because they’ve just released a new single called “Fixated” is quietype. It’s a moody R&B/pop track with an indelible groove, and a hook that’s destined to be stuck in your head for days. The track is mixed by Jack Emblem, whose credits include Daniel Caesar and Diddy. Thanks, quietype
Northern Philadelphia-born artist, actor TJ Atoms releases his highly anticipated debut single “Potato Chips” today. Cementing a concrete statement for his flourishing artistry with today’s music offering, the release arrives at the height of his critically acclaimed role as Russell Tyrone Jones, better known by his stage name Ol’ Dirty Bastard, in the Hulu drama series Wu-Tang: An American Saga. “Potato Chips” is a potent, base-knocking anthem made to center-stage the depths and dynamism of the wondrous one-to-watch. Self-penned by Atoms, the track is presented with electrifying 808s to complete the worldly production arranged by Doctor Freon. Through his music, Atoms is determined to display another facet of his range that invites everyone to his world and story. “Music has always been a passion of mine since 16. It’s another way for me to story-tell and express where I’m from and, best of all, where I’m going. I’m giving a taste with Potato Chips and coming with more heat soon. It’s just the beginning,” he shares.
Gabi DeMartino unveils her new single and music video “Immaculate” where she confronts her personal challenges dealing with cancel culture and the toxicity of the internet. After dealing with a particularly nasty round of harassment and stalking by internet haters last year, Gabi found the words of this new record pouring out from her heart in an effort to heal.
In the theatrical music video, Gabi is haunted by ghosts of her past mistakes and ultimately joins her enemies to let their hate make her stronger. The single is the second release leading into her forthcoming orchestral-pop album that tackles the good, the bad, the ugly and, most importantly, growth that comes with being “cancelled.” Through her own personal struggles, Gabi is now a strong advocate for raising awareness on mental health issues.
“Although I am proud to live in an age where people are held to great levels of accountability, the need for influential humans to conform to perfectionism held by mass amounts of other humans, who aren’t even perfect themselves, has been destroying peace within our culture and is resulting in a major mental health crisis.” – Gabi DeMartino
Working with songwriters like LIGHTS, Nia Frampton, and HALIENE, they’ve become champions of vocal-driven pop dance hits. “Saving Lives” is the first emotive cut from their forthcoming EP, due out next year.
On the live side, ARMNHMR have had one hell of a year. After three sets at EDC Las Vegas, two sold-out shows at City National Grove of Anaheim and Hollywood Palladium, and upcoming performances at Escape and Audiotistic, the duo will announce a massive 2022 North American headline tour on Nov. 10, hitting venues like Webster Hall, Fillmore, and 9:30 Club.
Over the years, they’ve released on Dim Mak and Ultra, earning support from greats like Steve Aoki, Illenium, and Alison Wonderland. Now reaching career-defining heights, they’ll lean into their instrumental ‘Infinite Skies‘ experience and bring fans a brand new chapter of ARMNHMR in the biggest rooms they’ve ever played.
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