Nashville-based singer and songwriter Jeffrey James returns with his new single, “Day by Day,” out now via Preach Records.
Over the past few years, Jeffrey James has captivated the hearts of millions with his soulful and introspective sound and his rich, velvety vocals. For his new single, “Day by Day,” Jeffrey worked with John Davidson and Jacob Bryant, the lead singer and lead guitarist of the indie-rock band The Brummies. Merging Jeffrey’s soulful pop stylings with John and Jacob’s indie sensibilities, the trio created an irresistibly catchy, genre-blending anthem with “Day by Day.”
“The song is based on my own experience of growing and learning about life and love alongside my wife,” Jeffrey shares. “It hasn’t always been perfect or easy, but there is nothing better than knowing you have a partner who is by your side and ready to take on whatever comes next.”
Pairing catchy pop melodics and R&B influences with reflective lyricism, Jeffrey’s songs explore the complex emotional layers of human experience with compassion and curiosity. Since making his debut in 2016, he has amassed millions of streams across his repertoire, received praise from tastemakers like Billboard and 1883 Magazine, and had his music featured in numerous TV shows and films. In Spring 2022, Jeffrey’s collaboration with Grammy Award-winning DJ, Dave Audé, climbed to number 5 on the UK dance charts. Over the course of his singles, collaborations and EPs, Jeffrey has continued to explore his sound, emerging as an exciting force in the contemporary pop space.
Welsh Singer-songwriter – TOM JENKINS – is pleased to share the second part of his latest album ‘Meadow Part 2’. Released on 12th April 2024 via Xtra Mile Recordings, it is preceded by the lead single “Blame It”, which is available to hear now.
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After two full-band, full-production albums, late last year Tom Jenkins returned out of the blue with the surprise release ‘Meadow Part 1’. A record that found the Welsh artist stripping things right back to their roots to let his earnest, thoughtful songwriting shine; its swift follow-up ‘Meadow Part 2’ continues proceedings with a second suite of intimate acoustic tracks to stir the soul.
A passionate rock songwriter by night, Jenkins is also a proud sheep farmer by day, and his latest release traces the traditions of this ancient agricultural practice and its place in Welsh folklore and family. As Tom explains:
“Wales has a tradition of Shepherd poets and I wanted to capture that sentiment of being a Welsh shepherd myself… Whilst Meadow Pt.2 is an extremely personal and heavy piece of work in parts, it comes to a relief to myself and the listeners that it’s broken up by moments of uplifting songs like “Runaway Now”, “Blame It” and “Back Roads (Country)” to lift the spirits.”
London-based, electro-pop star in the making Tsatsamis shares his latest EP ‘Our Shame’, which comes complete with four brand new singles that collectively showcases his distinct, divine musicality. Tsatsamis offers a piece of himself to the listener with this new body of work, as the tracks are a product of entirely his own work, in regard to writing, production and recording. As a multi-faceted creative, Tsatsamis strives to make music based on his own personal experiences which are created as a result of his broad sense of artistry. This is undoubtedly achieved in his latest project. ‘Our Shame’ is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Take a listen to ‘Our Shame’ below:
Speaking on the inspiration behind the EP, Tsatsamis shares; “7 tracks made over the past year and a half; about lust, embracing sexuality, fallacy and the ever-present shadow of shame.”
So far in the EP campaign, Tsatsamis has shared singles ‘Faith’, ‘Let Go’ and ‘Everyone Wants A Piece Of You’ which was #10 on iD’s best songs of 2023. ‘Let Go’, was met with a promising response from his expanding audience and made its way onto Spotify’s official playlist, Glow and Obsessed Spotify editorials. Most recently, Tsatsamis released ‘Faith’ in March, which was featured on Spotify’s Dance Pop Playlist, and Ones To Watch #NowWatching editorial playlist.
With the great success of these former releases under his belt, there has been a buzz of anticipation surrounding the release of the full body of work, and it does not disappoint.
Alongside the pre-released singles, ‘Our Shame’ features four stunning new songs titled ‘Dive In’, ‘Background Noise’, ‘Yves Klein Blue’ and ‘Misunderstanding’. Together they build a cohesive sound that highlights Tsatsamis’ unique approach to electro-pop music and strengthens his brand as one to watch in this growing space
Wonderland – “Electronic, dance-laden soundscapes lay the foundation for Tsatsamis to weave a resolute tale of doubt and romance.”
Babystep Magazine – “His newest single takes the form of a lively, electronic fuelled fantasy, which is charged by the song’s dynamic, buoyant pop beat.”
Beth Brandy has unveiled her debut EP Double Standards, a vibrant collection of disco pop bangers and soulful ballads that showcase the artist’s undeniable talent and magnetic energy. With this release, Brandy invites listeners to let loose and dance, stating that she wanted to make a record of positive songs that could bring joy to people and lift them up. “The era of fun pop music needs to come back around, and infuse in some funk, disco, and dance into it, and give people something to be joyful about,” says Brandy. The EP is now available to stream and download worldwide.
Double Standards features six incredible tracks, including Brandy’s previously released singles, “Magic,” a heartfelt ode to the enchanting power of love, and “Irresponsible,” a candid confession embracing the thrill of recklessness, both of which have captivated fans with their catchy hooks and relatable narratives. These tracks serve as a prelude to the EP’s title track, “Double Standards,” which is a bold exploration of the complexities of relationships and societal expectations. Working alongside Grammy-nominated Sam Hook (Miley Cyrus, Trey Songz, Jennifer Lopez) for the EP, Brandy explains how it was truly a transformative experience, reflecting on how, with his help, her vision for the EP truly came to life. “I told Sam I wanted my music to sound like Ariana hopped on a Silk Sonic beat, and that’s exactly the type of music we made.” In addition, Double Standards features three tracks mixed by the esteemed 16x Grammy award-winning Jaycen Joshua (including “Single Ladies” by Beyoncé and “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber), ensuring a polished and dynamic sound that captivates listeners from start to finish. The EP is a fusion of uplifting disco-funk tunes and sultry pop ballads, reflecting Brandy’s eclectic musical influences and infectious energy. Double Standards is not just an EP; it’s a testament to Brandy’s artistry and evolution as an artist.
Canadian singer and songwriter Annabel Gutherz unveils her new single, “Shame,” out on all streaming platforms today. Following the success of her last single, “Eclipse,” this new track continues to introduce listeners to Annabel’s unique blend of classic rock influences and modern pop sounds. “Shame” was co-written with and produced by Mikal Blue (OneRepublic, Jason Mraz, Colbie Caillat) and Bret “Epic” Mazur (Crazy Town, Prince, The Black Eyed Peas).
“Shame” is an open-hearted single about acknowledging and overcoming relationship insecurities. Underscored by full-bodied instrumentation, Annabel wields her sharp lyricism and sonorous vocals to explore anxiety, comparison, and self-doubt. She elaborates, “‘Shame’ is about the ruminations that can arise about your partner’s former relationships and the invasive fears that often emerge as a result.”
Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Annabel Gutherz creates timeless music that speaks to the soul of what it means to be human. Characterized by her compelling storytelling, honeyed melodies, distinct vocals, and keen musical intuition, her songs take listeners on a heartfelt journey packed with raw honesty and emotional conviction.
Since the release of her 2021 album, Loose Ends, Annabel has continued to develop her sound by working with an array of esteemed collaborators, including Bleu McAuley (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Jonas Brothers) and Bonnie Hayes (Bonnie Raitt, Bette Midler, David Crosby). Fiercely committed to her craft, Annabel graduated with a baccalaureate and master’s degree from Berklee College of Music. With her undeniable talent and more music in the works for 2024, Annabel is certainly an artist worth keeping on your radar.
Following the release of last year’s Tales of a Taurus EP, Rebecca Lappa unleashes her first single of 2024, the dramatic new track ‘Deep Water’, out 5th April.
With a steady string of releases behind her, Edmonton, Alberta’s Rebecca Lappa tried something new for 2023’s Tale of a Taurus EP and dabbled with an indie-pop sound, something different from her previous folky output. Having found success with this direction, the acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter continues in the same thread with new single ‘Deep Water’ – this is Rebecca’s story of a toxic relationship, using her pop sensibilities to build to a climactic chorus. Sadly, the situation is one that’s all too familiar in society, yet the compelling vocalist uses her musical power to write a song that soars and within that, encourages others to find their voice as well.
Rebecca Lappa: ‘Deep Water is about my “Me Too” experience with an abusive partner. The water is a metaphor for the feeling of drowning that comes with abuse. This story is about finding the strength and courage to escape and leave.’
Born in San Francisco but raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Rebecca has been singing since childhood and plays multiple instruments. After watching Taylor Swift open for Brad Paisley, she decided “That’s like me. I want to do that.” Rebecca subsequently went on to be nominated five times for the Canadian Folk Music Awards, winning Young Performer of the Year in 2015. In 2019, Rebecca was nominated for three titles at the Edmonton Music Awards, taking home the win for Singer-Songwriter Recording of the Year. Among her previous releases are 2016’s Reckless Heart, 2017’s Spirit EP and 2019’s Unfiltered EP.
Last year saw Rebecca release her Tales of a Taurus EP, marking a stylistic change in direction for her music as she leaned into indie-pop territory in tracks such as the dreamy ‘Forecast’ and the warm sounds yet icy imagery of ‘Blue Lips’, gaining support from the likes of Atwood Magazine, Music-News, and Beats Per Minute. Upon its release, she made her debut UK appearances, which included her very first British show at The Strongroom in London and a set at The Great Escape, the latter earning praise from The Line of Best Fit for ‘packing punch after punch’.
indie rock icons GROUPLOVE announce that their latest album, I Want It All Right Now, will be expanded into a deluxe version on May 10. The deluxe album will feature six new tracks, including today’s live version of the album’s title track “All” from Madison Square Garden. With Jake Clemons from Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band lending his talents on the saxophone, the live rendition sheds any previous confines and swells into something altogether larger than life — Stream.
Speaking to FLOOD Magazine last year, the band’s Christian Zucconi said, “We knew immediately that [‘All’] was going to be the first song on the record and ultimately the title track. This song speaks to what we were trying to understand about ourselves while making this album. It’s our way of asking, ‘Why do we always want something more than what we have?’”
Multifaceted in her approach to artistry, Hannah Hooper has painted all of the band’s artwork. GROUPLOVE’s artwork has become almost as recognizable as their sound over the years, seeing the band work out the tensions of life through all mediums at their disposal.
CARLY PEARCE
“my place”
• Carly Pearce releases her eagerly awaited track “my place” from her fourth studio album, hummingbird, set for a June 14 release via Big Machine Records. Pearce also released the song’s accompanying video today, the latest in her “through the lens” series.
• One of Pearce’s personal favorites on the upcoming record, “my place” describes someone reckoning with the fact that their ex has moved on and is starting to build a new life without them. Instead of feigning indifference, Pearce acknowledges her insecurities and tries to keep putting one foot in front of the other.
• Fans can catch Pearce on the road as direct support for all dates of Tim McGraw’s Standing Room Only arena tour and on the Nissan Stadium Main Stage at CMA Fest on June 9 in Nashville.
AUSTIN SNELL
“Wildfire”
• Austin Snell releases “Wildfire,” produced by Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Koe Wetzel, Brantley Gilbert). Snell has a series of headlining shows coming up with Grant Gilbert as support, will soon be making his first festival appearances, and is set to join Jason Aldean’s Highway Desperado Tour.
• “I love this song because of how it makes you feel when you listen to it. It’s another one that mixes two genres together. Creating the content around this was a blast to record and film. Of course, we had to include fire.” – Austin Snell
• Fusing hard-rocking aggression with the confessions of a country troubadour, Austin Snell is an emerging talent bucking Nashville’s “10-year town” moniker. His singles have accumulated over 200 million global streams and landed elite playlisting across platforms. Snell scored a rare SiriusXM Highway Find accolade and was the second artist ever chosen for SiriusXM’s Artist Accelerator program.
MAISY KAY
“In Your Car”
• “‘In Your Car’ stemmed from me being a chronic passenger princess. It’s a collection of multiple memories from different times in a car of a new love. I thought there was something sweet about romanticizing something as monotonous as being in a car. It’s recognizing how beautiful and easy the relationship is, but also understanding that no relationship is that way all the time.” — Maisy Kay
• Part Lana Del Rey, part Taylor Swift – yet entirely Maisy – this hopeful, yet cautious single marks the pop songstress’s second new release of the year. This enchanting track – along with her romantic ballad “Sunlight” – is part of her just-announced Wonderlust: The Dawn EP set to release on Monday, May 13. The song delves into the nuances of new love, encapsulating the beauty and challenges of relationships in a mesmerizing melody.
Manchester alternative, post punk band, vincent’s last summer have shared their latest single ‘ATTENTION!’ This emerging band consists of James Highland-Partington & Tommy Melbourne and make music that is built on emphasizing not anger and energy but mood and expression. The project is available now on your streaming service of choice via APOLLO Distribution.
Take a listen to ‘ATTENTION!’ below:
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Sonically punchy and gritty, the ethos of VLS speaks to the issues that pertain to the world, and with today’s release they comment on the human need for attention and feeling lost in a wave of giving your all to someone and not receiving the same in return.
‘Attention!’ is the follow up track to VLS’s latest single ‘Motorway’, which came out in February.
Philadelphia-based producer Digital Ethos is back with his new single ‘FLIP THE TRACK’ out now via HypnoVizion.
Hot on the heels of ‘CUT ME OUT’ with Rezz, Digital Ethos has returned to the label with a new heavy-hitter. One of Digital Ethos’ most anticipated IDs, ‘FLIP THE TRACK’ is a monstrous hybrid of trap, bass, and breakbeat inspirations that unravels over the course of three mind-boggling minutes. Through a meticulous arrangement of industrial tones and gritty distortion, Digital Ethos’ sound continues to awe with its intangible divergence from the usual curves of bass music.
“My new song ‘FLIP THE TRACK’ is one of my more sought after dubplates from the last two years. Finally finding a home with none other than HypnoVizion, this song stylistically falls in line with my older works, resembling the classic eerie space bass that the Digital Ethos project got recognition for when I first started producing. I think those elements of this track are what resonate with me most.” – Digital Ethos
iNTeRNeT FReNDz have announced their debut EP iT’S a SeCReT due for release on June 26. Produced by Matt Squire (Underoath, Panic! At The Disco, Sum 41), the new EP welcomes iNTeRNeT FReNDz to the scene with a bang with four anthemic pop punk tracks – including previously-released single “Warning Signs” – featuring soaring vocals courtesy of Michael Swank and earworm guitar riffs from Rossy Burr.
Fans can pre-save iT’S a SeCReT now at https://bit.ly/IFLifetime
Alongside the announcement, iNTeRNeT FReNDz has shared their newest single “Forever”. The track is a nostalgic-sounding anthem that dives deep into the what-ifs of a past relationship, blending the raw energy of classic pop punk with heartfelt reflections on missed opportunities and lasting memories. “Forever” captures the bittersweet contemplation of how life might have unfolded if love had not slipped away.
California DIY duo The Palms release their opus to the state that raised them with their new album Wonderland. Their first full-length record since 2020, Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard have done a lot of creative healing and found their way back to their roots. Self-produced, Wonderland is the soundtrack for a top-down drive anywhere from Laurel Canyon to the Sunset Strip, an osmotic experience of surroundings and the band’s ever present motif of redemption based on their personal David vs Goliath journey — Stream.
“As a whole, ‘Wonderland’ is a portal into our own existence and our attempt at making sense of the wild world around us over the last three years,” shares the band. “If each song acts as a story filled with questions and lessons, ‘Phases,’ the final track on ‘Wonderland’, is a subtle resolution to the eleven songs preceding it and a reminder that this journey is but a series of chapters and episodes. As brutal and defeating as life can appear, ‘this too shall pass’ and it is up to us to find beauty and meaning in the lesson.”
Buried deep in Montreal’s lingering winters, a trio of musicians sat in a room together. Used to the crazy pace of working in the city’s hyperactive music industry, they might have been unconsciously looking to do something slower, calmer, and free from commercial constraints. Looking at the snow battering the wide windows by the train tracks, they spent the afternoon playing around with what was in the room: a slide whistle, a Juno, and some guitar pedals. The table was set for what would become Caméra. They eventually spent more time together, finding sounds, exploring bizarre ideas, but always seeking beauty. At some point, they invited some friends over to add colors. The album that came out of these sessions has a really strong cinematic mood. Traveling between a murmuration of birds at sunset, a daydream in the Japanese rainforest in 1986, or listening to a sexy saxophone melody played by a dude in a leopard speedo inside a midcentury cottage while drinking a white russian, Caméra somehow makes sense. The strength of the melodies proposed by the trio ties it all together. They carved this little musical universe with patience and care for countless hours over the past two years, it’s now ready to go out into the world.
Who did this?
Francois Jalbert is a guitarist, composer and producer based in Montreal. Often labeled as a “chameleon” musician, he likes to play (at least try to play) a lot of styles of music, such as folk, jazz, indie and progressive rock, funk, bluegrass and gypsy jazz, and a bit of electro. Francois is a busy bee on the musical scene, he has collaborated with a number of well known and unknown artists from Canada and the United States. He is currently leading the progressive folk band Little Misty.
Mélanie Bélair is a violinist, arranger and composer based in Montreal. She took part in many musicals projects and recordings since the middle of the 90s. She explored plenty of styles and colors with projects from Montreal and went on tour with several artists such as Patrick Watson and Charles Aznavour. For the last 3 years she’s been part of the instrumental project Flore Laurentienne.
Aurélien Tomasi is a composer, arranger and performer, specializing in wind instruments. Graduated from the EMRR Conservatory in Toulouse, he continued his studies at the University of Montreal and graduated in Interpretation-Jazz in 2015 and in digital music in 2022. Aurélien is active in numerous groups in Quebec ; His versatility and curiosity allow him to arrange for Zachary Richard, produce albums by El Balcón, compose for Gypsy Kumbia Orchestra and record for Les Grands Ballets Canadiens.
Vancouver fusion-pop artist Cinnamon Sandhu shares her new single ‘Materialistic Rani’ out now on all digital streaming platforms. The fun and empowering pop song is a cultural blend featuring a unique mix of English and Punjabi, a nod to Cinnamon’s identity as an Indo-Canadian. Listen to the track here.
Cinnamon wrote ‘Materialistic Rani’ with empowerment in mind. The track encourages listeners to embrace their desires and aspirations unapologetically through the spirit of modern feminism. The song’s message invites audiences to reconsider their views on materialism and recognize its positive aspects within the context of personal agency and empowerment.
“‘Materialistic Rani’ is a lively fusion of English and Punjabi, capturing the essence of a modern-day queen who revels in materialism,” says Cinnamon. “The song embodies the spirit of ‘Rani’—meaning ‘queen’ in both Hindi and Punjabi—celebrating a bold embrace of desires and dreams in a catchy, culturally rich anthem.”
An emerging South Asian artist from Vancouver, BC, Cinnamon calls her genre fusion-pop because it’s a mix of Western and Indian pop music. Her music career began nine years ago, when she began singing covers of Punjabi and English songs on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Since then, she’s gained 180K followers, 2M likes on TikTok, and 3.5M views on YouTube.
But despite this early success, according to Cinnamon, it wasn’t until years later that her career fully took off: “I consider 2021 the year my career officially launched as it’s when I released my first single and booked my first paid show at 5X Fest, a well-known South Asian Festival in BC. In 2022, I independently released four singles and one self-funded music video, with my music video reaching over 10K organic views on YouTube.”
Defying easy categorization, Little Misty stands out as a captivating fusion of progressive folk and indie rock. Hailing from the north end of the Appalachians in Montreal, Canada, the group is led by long-time friends Kathryn Samman and Francois Jalbert. Although firmly grounded around the many traditions of folk music, the legacy of their home city’s rich musical heritage is strongly infused in their songs. Their repertoire is hopping between genres, pulled by an insatiable curiosity of what music could be. From cinematic landscapes, whimsical interludes to whaling guitar solos, their exact genre is quite hard to put a finger on, but always at the service of the story that needs to be shared. Little Misty released two albums so far: Little Misty in 2020, and Nowhere Land in 2023.
Kyle Hollingsworth is thrilled to share a brand new song “Carnival” – out now via SCI Fidelity Records. “I wrote this one recently, based on a piano melody I was playing around with. The lyrics speak to the ‘carnival’ lifestyle many traveling musicians live. This is also definitely a nod to my life with The String Cheese Incident,” says Hollingsworth of the new track. “Carnival” will be part of a future solo album from Kyle Hollingsworth.
The Kyle Hollingsworth Band will play a special show in Denver on April 13th at Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom along with the band Neighbor. Hollingworth will round out April with shows in Girdwood, Alaska, at Alyeska Resort and Nectar Lounge in Seattle, WA.
All news and up-to-date information can be found at kylehollingsworth.com.
Kyle Hollingsworth Band on Tour
4/13 Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom – Denver, CO – with Neighbor
4/25-26 Alyeska Resort – Anchorage, AK
4/27 Nectar Lounge – Seattle, WA
alternative RnB artist Balli Ivory enters the scene with his blended RnB debut single ‘What Could’ve Been?’, which introduces him as a promising up-and-coming creative bringing a fresh, elevated sound to the UK. ‘What Could’ve Been?’ is available now on your streaming service of choice, via APOLLO Distribution.
Listen to ‘What Could’ve Been?’ below:
https://apollodistro.lnk.to/balliivory
Exploring the inspiration behind the track, Balli Ivory shares; “What Could’ve Been?” explores the theme of hypothetical love. Romanticising a premature end to a relationship, left to wonder what could have happened under different circumstances.”
Slow in tempo, with a smooth, melodic flow, ‘What Could’ve Been?’ is a blissful, dreamy offering that perfectly captures the essence of Balli Ivory’s genre-defying sound. Inspired by a plethora of styles, Balli takes inspiration from artists past and present in the RnB, soul and hip-hop worlds, whilst intricately incorporating his own personalised touch into each note.
Balli Ivory combines the soulful and melancholic vocal of Joji, with a unique and authentic production style centred around Alternative RnB. He plans to create a new world around every release, capturing his audience by providing a unique listening experience.
Primed to pop off, Louisiana-born rapper Onsight Deeda returns with a new single and music video entitled “Add Me Up” out now via Cash Money Records. It marks his first release of 2024 and paves the way for more to come. Get it HERE.
Deeda exudes confidence and charisma over an ominous string loop that tightens around a skittering beat. He struts over the beat, getting “In my zone again, in my mode again” while warning, “I’m a shark in these waters.” The song culminates with a head-nodding hook punctuated by the chant, “Just add me up.” The accompanying visual seamlessly brings this vibe to life as the clip clearly asserts his star power and style on screen. Watch HERE.
Last year, he reached new heights with “I’m Wit It.” On Spotify it soared as his most popular song to date, reeling in over 1.1 million streams in addition to over 208K YouTube views on the official music video. Additionally, “I’m Wit It” landed plugs from HipHipSince1987, 24Hip-Hop, and more.
It’s just the beginning though. He represents the start of another era of Louisiana hip-hop.
Get ready for a whole lot more from Onsight Deeda soon!
global event institution CircoLoco reveals the full programme for its twenty-fifth anniversary Ibiza season, taking place April 29 – October 14 at DC-10.
For twenty-five years, CircoLoco has melded scenes and sounds from across the globe with its flagship Ibiza season lineups. It’s a place where legends are born, the avantgarde takes centre stage, and the moment’s biggest stars are given the chance to experiment on one of the world’s most revered stages.
CircoLoco has been long intertwined with acts now regarded as the ultimate titans of the underground electronic landscape. The 25th season will pay homage to this legacy with marquee billings featuring Apollonia, Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Tania Vulcano, Peggy Gou, Rampa, Loco Dice, DJ Tennis, Sonja Moonear, Tale of Us, Anyma, ANOTR, Butch and Luciano.
The season’s lineup shifts left of centre with rare Ibiza showings from the likes of experimental electronic’s foremost flag bearers including Ben UFO, Daniel Avery, Joy Orbison, Aurora Halal, Bambounou, Bradley Zero, I. Jordan, Eliza Rose and VTSS positioned alongside formidable pioneers of the genre like Moodymann and Carl Craig, and crossover icons like Grimes and The XX’s Romy.
House music’s perennial evolution will be showcased by its new school icons like The Ghost, Sweely, Christian AB, Gene on Earth and Quest, as well as 4/4 heroes like Young Marco, Antal, Hunee and more.
Born to a French/Vietnamese mother and a German father, singer-songwriter Nathalie King’s music is noted for its cinematic electro pop and trip hop style, while her sound expresses deeply rooted themes like mental health and emotional life experiences.
The Toronto-based artist is known for her sultry smooth low voice reminiscent of the true artists of the vintage jazz era and an upper range that is soft and melodic.
King is currently working on her new EP PTSD with the plan to release in 2024. “I’ve been writing songs as a therapeutic means to overcome childhood trauma and depression throughout my life,” says King. “Working in the studio together in Toronto, PTSD has a more electronic and UK sound to it thanks to the contributions of Bristol born producer Joseph Snook.”
She has released one studio album, Odyssey (2013), followed by a series of singles, notably, “Break Away” in 2016, which landed a placement in a S’well water bottle commercial, and “Ghost Rider” of the same year, which was featured in an episode of ABC’s “The Fosters”. Recent synch placements include her song “Beautiful Soul” in Howard Hall’s underwater documentary Soul of the Ocean, distributed on European TV in January 2023 (including Servus TV in Austria). Awards include being a semi-finalist at the International Songwriting Competition 2016 and Semi-Finals at IndieWeek 2016. Outside of her own musical work, King also does voice work for Canadian commercials and NBC TV and writes /sings tracks for Universal Production Music UK for TV and film placements, which have appeared on shows like Love Island Germany.
Graduating with a B.A. (Hons) degree in film and animation, King produced and hand animated her own music video for ‘Suckr for Love’ (2019), which was officially screened at international film festivals including the Berlin Music Video Awards and the St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival in 2019 and won best music video at Experimental, Dance & Music Film Festival 2019 in Toronto, as well as being announced finalist in several other festivals.
Originally from Germany, King has appeared regularly as a jazz singer on the Toronto music scene as well as performing her original music at venues in Toronto and multiple cities in Germany, including at CMW, indieweek and Berlin Music Video Awards.
When philine writes a song, she invites everyone to spend a little time inside of her head.
Her tender voice, delicate tunes, and vivid lyrics grab your attention right away, but it’s her wild imagination that really hooks you and,ultimately, inspires. It’s as if she’s turning her feelings into real-life magic, letting her thoughts dance around in catchy melodies and shimmering chords.
After quietly buzzing out of The Netherlands, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist opens up her world on 2024’s side-effects of living in a fantasy EP [Nettwerk Music Group].
“During the writing process, I spent a lot of time inside of my brain,” she notes. “I have a huge imagination, and I’m a big overthinker. I tend to live in fantasy more than reality. I get so caught up with how I perceive things and my almost movie like version of life. The upside to it is that with a mind like that, I’ll always have stories to tell. But the thing with a story is, it’s not reality, it’s a story. And it keeps you from living in the actual reality. When that happens, or when reality hits in my face, I isolate myself and become very absent to the outside world. These songs are the moments when I’m captured inside of my thoughts.”
On the first single “green,” acoustic guitar washes over a soft beat as her breathy cadence instantly enchants. A wistful hook takes hold, and she exhales, “Darling, everything is green. Took me so long just to see.” She recalls, “I wrote it after my first psychedelic experience, it felt like everything split and came back together as one universal thing. My perspective switched for the better. ‘green’ is about the bright side of life, love, and coming home. You’re surrendering to the collectiveness.”In the end, philine sings what’s in her head and in her heart on every song. “I’ve learned that it’s part of life to be confused about life and experience ups and downs,” she leaves off. “I hope my music can connect people. We’re all dealing with things in our own ways. We shouldn’t focus on what separates us, but what connects us.”
Over the last year, philine has built momentum, kickstarting with her debut so sick of myself EP [2023], generating streams in the millions. Not to mention, she joined Melle for “Old Summers,” which reeled in over 524K Spotify streams. With the impending release of side-effects of living in a fantasy, 2024 is set to see philine reach new heights.
Boyce Avenue is an American band formed in Sarasota, Florida by brothers Alejandro Manzano, Daniel Manzano, and Fabian Manzano. They are the most viewed independent band in the world (Guinness Book of World Records). They have done many successful musical collaborations with actors, influencers, and artists like Sarah Hyland (Modern Family), Bea Miller (X-Factor), Fifth Harmony, and Connie Talbot (Britain’s Got Talent). Boyce has had massive success in touring, headlining shows in over 20 countries, and selling out legendary venues like Royal Albert Hall and Araneta Coliseum.
ALLMAN BROWN is back with the daydreaming duet of “Far Away”.
A starry eyed single from the London-based singer-songwriter, it will feature alongside 12 new tracks that will comprise his upcoming new album ‘Second Son’ – due for release on 28 June (via Nettwerk).
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A song close to his heart, “Far Away” is about the curious existence of a life spent on the road; at times strange, others scintillating, and sometimes solitary too. Finding a moment amid the chaos to reflect on the whirlwind romance of it all, this latest single also reflects on the loved ones you leave behind when you follow your dreams as a touring artist.
As Allman explains:
“This is my song about life on tour. The strange world of hotels, motels, soundchecks, new places, new faces, miles of driving and missing the ones you love the most.”
UK alternative rock band The Mysterines have released their propulsive new single “Sink Ya Teeth,” the second track to be taken from their highly-anticipated new album Afraid of Tomorrows, due for release on June 7 via Fiction Records. Underpinned by a heavy bass riff with a steady, danceable drumbeat and topped off with frontwoman Lia Metcalfe’s rapturous vocals, “Sink Ya Teeth” shows the band at the height of their powers — Stream.
Lia comments on the song, “‘Sink Ya Teeth’ is a testament to the brutality of real love. Written during a time where the boundaries of pain and passion were warped amidst the chaos of addiction and desire.”
Broken Gold today share the glistening power pop ripper “Fault”. The track is the final single to be released in advance of the band’s second studio full-length Wild Eyes.
On an album that is riven with reflection, “Fault” stands as a particularly striking testament to realization. From the opening salvo, “Feeling like the living dead, The dream had died inside my head” Broken Gold singer/guitarist Ian MacDougall navigates the equally cursed and blessed nature of being a touring musician. Years spent playing stages in places you’ve always dreamed of, all the while watching your home life disintegrate as relationships are strained and an exhausting never-ending search is undertaken for part time jobs to fill the downtime.
It’s a topic close to the heart of seasoned road dog MacDougal, who’s served lengthy stints with Band Of Horses and a legion of punk and crust bands, as well as over 20 years as a founding member of beloved Texan punks Riverboat Gamblers.
Notes MacDougal, “it’s sort of a cautionary tale in a way. Be careful what you wish for. This one’s about crumbling under pressure, constantly feeling like you’re getting tested and that you’re always at odds with everything but at the heart of everything you have to admit that you yourself are a root of the problems you’re having.”
AG Club’s duo of Jody Fontaine and Baby Boy unveil the official music video for their single “Barry.” The fast-paced new video was directed by in-house visual artist Manny Madrigal, while the song is taken from AG Club’s forthcoming new album BRODIE WORLD, set for release on April 26.
Watch “Barry” HERE and pre-order/pre-save BRODIE WORLD HERE.
The Linden Jay-produced energetic anthem “Barry” first appeared on WE’RE ALL BRODIES, the three-song EP the collective released in November as a pre-cursor to BRODIE WORLD. In the official music video, they unleash its daredevil-driven visual, replete with stunts, an injury-riddled car ride and the unpredictability fans have come to expect from an AG Club affair. Baby Boy and Jody Fontaine go from toasting brews on a rooftop to flinging themselves off of one. It’s as much fun as it sounds.
The video for “Barry” is the latest chapter of the leadup to BRODIE WORLD, which the duo announced to fans earlier this year and formally revealed last week, alongside the music video for album opener “eva.” which shares a visual through line—the car ride scene—with its successor.
BRODIE WORLD is the second album from Bay Area-bred, Los Angeles-based AG Club to release with Epic Records. The group has steadily built its audience with a multitude of releases since 2019, leading to appearances at global festivals such as Coachella by last year. AG Club has been crowned Los Angeles’s “next big music collective,” by Nylon, and the impending release of BRODIE WORLD represents the duo’s crowning achievement to this point in its career.
The ten-track offering showcases the best of AG Club’s serene, buoyant brand of lifestyle rap. It is set to feature names like Mike Dimes, Igwe Aka, and Mercury, plus production from Hippie Sabotage on one song.
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