Internationally acclaimed dance music powerhouse Galantis joins forces with prominent music and event producer Ty Sunderland to unveil Pride Pack, a collection of two remixes from Galantis’ new album Rx. Pride Pack includes Ty Sunderland’s remixes of “Lighter” by Galantis with David Guetta and 5 Seconds of Summer, and “One Cry” by Galantis with Rosa Linn.
The vibrant remixes capture the essence of Pride with their infectious beats and uplifting melodies. “Lighter – Ty Sunderland RemixLINK” and “One Cry – Ty Sunderland RemixLINK” offer fresh interpretations of Galantis’ newest songs, promising a dynamic fusion of pop sensibilities and dance-floor energy.
Ty Sunderland is set to debut these remixes live tomorrow at Planet Pride, the annual 12-hour, three-stage festival hosted by Ty Sunderland and Jake Resnicow in Brooklyn, New York. Taking place at Brooklyn Mirage, the performance is expected to be a highlight of the sold-out event.
ABOUT TY SUNDERLAND:
One of dance music’s most important personalities, the DJ and producer Ty Sunderland has skyrocketed into the upper echelons of dance culture with a fervent following, trademark sound and a stunning rise from underground party promoter and DJ to a bona fide global force bubbling into the mainstream. Anointed by Dua Lipa as a “Titan of Queer nightlife” with BuzzFeed calling him “New York City’s Biggest Queer DJ,” Sunderland’s foundational vision single-handedly coalesced the Big Apple queer scene with his iconic Heaven on Earth affairs, an underground late-night bash at the restaurant China Chalet which GQ called a “party epicenter.” Laying the foundation for a community-building universe, Ty’s nightlife footprint has exploded into a series of viral themed boat-bashes, as well as the popular parties Ty Tea, Love Prism, Devil’s Playground, the latter having counted Ava Max and Natasha Bedingfield as special guests. In addition to his gargantuan annual Planet Pride, Sunderland has made memorable appearances nationwide, from opening for Jessie Ware on her That! Feels Good! Tour to a memorable set at Coachella, along the way appearing with fellow tastemakers Galantis, Kim Petras and Rebecca Black.
In tandem, Sunderland has produced a series of inescapable official remixes for a bevy of superstars, from his spin on Kelly Clarkson’s emotional “mine” from her acclaimed album Chemistry to Faouzia’s earth-shaking “La La La” and VINCINT’s energetic love anthem “Higher.” It’s a hot streak that continues in 2024 with the release of his collaboration with Galantis in the form of a Pride Pack via Atlantic Records in which he puts his touch on two tracks for the superstar dance duo: “Lighter” (featuring David Guetta and 5 Seconds of Summer) and “One Cry” (with Rosa Linn). It’s no wonder why everyone from The New York Times to PAPER has showered Sunderland with praise as he continues his relentless march upwards and further bridges the gap between a community he helped create and the culture he vibrantly fosters.
International singer, model, actor, and multi-lingual artist Anna Aya is poised to become the first global princess of J-Pop with the highly anticipated release of her second bilingual single, “Hit Me With Your Love,” available now. In addition, The GRAMMYs featured an exclusive performance of the song, produced and directed by Golden Globe winning and Academy & BAFTA nominated Shannon McIntosh, earlier this month. “Anna is redefining what it means to be a multilingual artist in today’s global music scene,” praised Flaunt Magazine, highlighting her innovative approach to blending languages and cultures in her music.
Madeline Hawthorne has shared “Night Ride,” the third song to be shared off her forthcoming album Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives. “Night Ride” instantly intoxicates as she urges, “Roll me up like a joint and smoke me.” She remembers, “It’s about the time I had with my husband during the pandemic. It’s rare we get that much time together without a million things to do. It was a silver lining to an incredibly challenging period.”
“Night Ride” follows the releases of “Where Did I Go Wrong,” “Neon Wasteland” and “Chasing The Moon.”
Hawthorne’s new album Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives is due out everywhere on June 14 and was produced by the famed Ryan Hadlock (Zach Bryan, The Lumineers, Vance Joy) and recorded at Bear Creek Studios near Seattle, WA. Pre-orders for the album, and merch exclusives are available HERE.
This summer, Madeline will tour the Northwest and Rocky Mountains, making stops at venues and iconic festivals like Live Oak, High Sierra, Under The Big Sky and more. She also recently landed a supporting slot for Paul Cauthen on July 19.
Obsessed with music since her childhood on the East Coast, Madeline planted roots in Bozeman, MT during college and never turned back. She honed her talents through countless backup and band gigs before going solo amid the Global Pandemic. Balancing Americana, roots, folk, and rock, she introduced herself on the 2021 LP, Boots, co-produced by Brad Parsons and Tyler Thompson in Pittsburgh. In between, she shared the stage with everyone from Jason Isbell, Lukas Nelson, Josh Turner, and Kip Moore to Sierra Hull, John Craigie, and Nathaniel Rateliff. Plus, she wowed audiences at festivals such as Treefort Music Festival (ID), Americanafest (TN), WinterWonderGrass (CO), Pak City Song Summit (UT), Roseberry Music Festival, (ID), and more. Earning acclaim for tracks like 2023’s “Neon Wasteland,” Relix applauded her “powerful and unbridled singles.” Beyond features from Nashville.com, Melodic.net, and more, No Depression also raved, “She’s been crushing rootsy tunes.”
ON TOUR
June 15 @ Live Oak Music Festival | San Luis Obispo, CA
June 27 @ Rail on the River | Berthoud, CO
June 28-29 @ Yarmony Music Festival | Bond, CO
July 4 @ High Sierra Music Festival | Quincy, CA
July 7 @ Waterfront Blues Festival | Portland, OR
July 9 @ Tuesdays on the Creek @ Indian Creek Plaza | Cladwell, ID
July 11 @ UTBS Official Pre Party @ The Great Northern Bar & Grill | Whitefish, MT
July 12 @ Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre | Moscow, ID
July 14 @ Under The Big Sky Fest | Whitefish, MT
July 19 @ The Old Saloon | Emigrant, MT
Aug 10 @ People Fest | Yuba, WI
Aug 16 @ Moab Free concert Series @ Swanny City Park | Moab, UT
Sept 20-22 @ Cascade Equinox Festival | Redmond, OR
Award winning power-duo Campbell & Johnston are a soulful blend of vintage blues-rock, roots & folk with a modern twist. Trading off lead vocals, harmonies and guitar solos, the two are a musical yin & yang, captivating audiences with raw emotion and heartfelt authenticity. Whether experiencing their performance as an acoustic duo, or with their full electric band, the chemistry is palpable and the musicianship is top notch.
Their debut album earned them the 22’ ECMA for “Best Blues Album” and a Maple Blues nomination. Campbell also received the “Rooted To The Island Award” from Music PEI in 2023. You may have heard their music from popular Canadian tv shows like ”Hudson & Rex” and “Sullivan’s Crossing” or saw them open for some big names like Steve Earl, Burton Cummings and Bob Seger.
Their new album “Paisley Hearts”, released in the Spring of 24’, is already hitting the airwaves throughout Canada, the U.K. and U.S. via radio platforms such as CBC. They have a jam-packed year of touring ahead, bringing the new music to some renowned stages like Ottawa Bluesfest, Stanfest, Harvest Jazz & Blues and opening for Tom Cochrane at the NS Stampede.
Matte Blvck, the Industrial/Darkwave band, has recently unveiled their latest single, ‘Pupula Duplex.’ This track not only embodies the hard-hitting club-industrial sound that defines the Matte Blvck style, but it also introduces a fresh, boundary-pushing element to the world of dark electronic music. Drawing inspiration from the 90s’ big beat’ era acts like The Chemical Brothers, Aphex Twin, and The Prodigy, ‘Pupula Duplex’ combines these influences with a modern, aggressive production, elevating the overall listening experience. The band is beyond excited to share this innovative addition to their musical repertoire with the world.
Their upcoming album, Vows, to be released this summer, is set to explore new territories while keeping the signature industrial/darkwave tone that Matte Blvck is known for. The album features slow valleys of sunlight with airy guitars, chorus-drenched basslines, and pop hooks, but it also may be the band’s heaviest work to date. The album’s theme and title, Vows, is an ode to themselves and each other to aid their inner turmoil and always to put the body of work first while keeping their friendship of 27 years intact. The world might be falling apart, but Matte Blvck has been able to create art through complexity and reconciliation with utmost confidence.
Matte Blvck collaborated with an incredibly talented 3-piece production team alongside Aaron Short and Matt Mcjunkins on various occasions throughout the album. Aaron Short, a Grammy-nominated Producer/Mixer for multiple acts such as The Naked and Famous, Madison Beer, Boy Boy, and So Below, utilized his exceptional mixing skills to create space and moments of bliss through the harsh mechanical-tinged beats and synths. Matt Mcjunkins, renowned for his work with A Perfect Circle, Poppy, and Puscifer, led a recording session for the band, which allowed them to revisit their love for live instruments. The four of them meticulously experimented with different guitars, basses, amps, and pedals in an analog environment, ultimately finding the perfect sound with sheer confidence. Their collaboration is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and expertise. The result is an album that boasts exceptional sound quality, which reflects their unwavering commitment to perfection.
Despite having no label, management, or representation, Matte Blvck has grown its audience and sold out its shows quickly. This feat is not easily accomplished, even with the proper behind-the-scenes support. However, Matte Blvck has achieved this with utmost confidence and determination. The band mentioned they would like to work with a large label to propel them to heights. They are confident that they are rising to form a legacy, and it’s only a matter of time before they achieve it in an evolving music industry.
R&B Pop Singer-Songwriter, Nikitaa, has released their latest single, “Delirious Summer,” today. Co-written and co-produced by Nikitaa; “Delirious Summer” is a harmonious fusion of mid-tempo contemporary R&B and psychedelic pop, seamlessly weaving together elements of sound and self-reflection. Born from a moment when life appeared intoxicatingly perfect yet riddled with suspicion, the song encapsulates the paradox of experiencing ecstatic happiness while cautiously questioning its authenticity. Drawing inspiration from the whirlwind of emotions that accompany unexpected success, Nikitaa found themself captivated by the phrase “I can’t tell if I’m unhinged or just better,” which became the cornerstone of their latest musical endeavor. Through its stream-of-consciousness lyrics, “Delirious Summer” offers a poignant glimpse into Nikitaa’s innermost thoughts, delving into the delicate balance between healing and delusion that many young adults grapple with.
With his feet firmly planted in the tropical Floridian sands, the indie-surf-rock artist, Modern Love Child (MLC for short), releases his first single of 2024, “Doing It All,” on May 31, 2024.
Since relocating to Miami, FL, MLC has unexpectedly carved out a name for himself as not just a unique indie songwriter and artist, but also a prominent TikTok creator. As he settled into his new home and began writing songs for his forthcoming sophomore album, he started to use TikTok as a video journal, documenting his experience in Miami, his new love for Latin culture, dance lessons, Spanish classes, and love life.
“I go on a morning walk every day around downtown Miami. While I’m having my coffee, I talk about what’s on my mind, and funny, random thoughts that pop into my head,” says MLC, who was pleasantly shocked when some of his videos began to amass millions of views. Watch Modern Love Child’s “Top 5 Things I’ve Learned Since Moving to Miami” HERE.
Grand Rapids, Michigan based indie rock band The Crane Wives announce their self-produced, rousing fifth studio album Beyond Beyond Beyond due out September 6 and available for pre-order now. Alongside the announcement, the band shares the first taste with anthemic, empowering track and lyric video “Arcturus Beaming” out now. Plus, The Crane Wives will embark on a summer tour across North America kicking off tomorrow in Milwaukee, WI. See a full list of dates below and get tickets now here. Their first project since 2016, Beyond Beyond Beyond sees the band evolve into a guitar-driven, self-assured group who is unafraid to experiment and explore new territory.
Beyond Beyond Beyond, the fifth studio record by The Crane Wives, explores the mixture of fear, joy, and deep vulnerability that occurs when a person is on the cusp of changing the course of their life. The eleven track album is a circular journey that asks heavy questions of the listener: Am I strong enough to change? Am I brave enough to take the risk? Do I deserve the chance to be happy? It offers the listener momentum to move forward, a guide through dark spaces with shimmery other-worldly melodies and an encouraging push to venture forth into the unknown.
Beyond Beyond Beyond is an electric departure from the Crane Wives’ previous releases, prominently highlighting the lead guitar work of songwriters and singers Kate Pillsbury and Emilee Petersmark. Drummer Dan Rickabus contributes darker, stormy and dynamic rhythms to this record, while bassist Ben Zito creates narrative movement in the songs with his rooting, counter-melodic approach. The album is self-produced by the four-piece collaboration, and engineered & mixed by Zito at his studio, Centennial Sound. The band invited guest violinist Samantha Cooper and guest cellist Jordan Hamilton to help portray a distinct emotional voice. The album was mastered by Heba Kadry. The band’s longtime collaborator, visual artist Rebecca Green returned to create her fifth piece of album artwork for the project.
Rickabus shares that the band collaborated like never before throughout the album creation process. “We tried to challenge ourselves to shake loose from our old patterns and explore what is possible between the four of us. Those brave experiments mean even more to me when I think about the lyrical content of the album. The album begins with inner-conflict, and moves through a very human process of growth toward a bold belief in possibility, and an attempt to create change. So, that sense of creative experimentation really resonates.”
stay moist is a bold, edgy, colorful indie pop record filled with maximalist pop production, vulnerability, show-stopping vocals and some serious earworms. Spanning its sonic and emotional range, the EP features a range of collaborators, including Oscar nominated Ian Chang from Son Lux and pop feminist force, Bitch.
beccs had coined the term stay moist during the pandemic when she would find herself crying. To bring levity and a sense of connection to these episodes, she would take a snotty selfie and post it to her Instagram grid with the caption “stay moist”. What started as a coping mechanism in isolation soon turned into a motto of resilience, motivation, growth, and most importantly – whimsy.
Each song on this EP reflects and confronts difficult, shameful, even ugly parts of oneself. By allowing pain and trauma to move through like water instead of getting lodged inside, we can all ‘stay moist’ as a way to remain honest, authentic and glistening through our healing. Tracks like “Good Comin’” and “Rage In My Veins” show the craft of a songwriter in her prime, taking struggles that often connote shame and bringing universality to them with hooks that leave listeners humming long after the song’s end.
beccs shares, “To ‘stay moist’ is essentially my roadmap towards emotional regulation as an adult in a dysregulated world. It is the sensation of having room to move and carry water – an antidote to the hardening that has plagued so many. It can be fun and playful, dark and brutal, or sweet and salty. To “stay moist” deconstructs healing and allows it to be messy. It turns healing, rather than an event, into a lifestyle.”
stay moist Track List:
- Good Comin’
- I Don’t Do Fun
- Jealous Bitch ft Bitch
- f 0 0 d
- Rage In My Veins
Incisive. Vibrant. Dramatic. Anne Stott is a singer/songwriter of cinematic alt rock, an actor and a political rabble rouser. Her “bad girl to the good girls and good girl to the bad girls” energy infuses her music and live performances with an edgy compassion while her elastic style embraces eighties pop and nineties grunge infused with modern moody atmosphere. Her second album LOVE NEVER DIES peaked at #19 on the Relix Magazine radio chart and SHE Magazine called her “a bewitching cross between Joni Mitchell and… Chrissie Hynde.”
As an actor she has appeared in plays at many Cape Cod theaters and independent films and was a presenter at the first annual TEDx Provincetown. Stott’s third album, Watershed Synapse Experience, produced by Barb Morrison (Rufus Wainwright, LP, Deborah Harry) drops in September 2024.
“ Lost In My Ways, is a collection of my life experiences and how these experiences have molded me into the person that I am today. These songs are the soundtrack to my life and now I hope that they can become the soundtrack to yours as well. My debut album tells stories of regret, adventure, redemption, sadness, love, heartbreak, and self-discovery,” Elwood reveals. Lost In My Ways was produced, mixed, and mastered by Andrew Middleton.
JB Elwood is a guitarist and songwriter originally hailing from the Midwest and now settled in Austin, Texas. He takes much of his inspiration from his family and his Appalachian roots, combining elements of rock, pop, alternative, and country music. He has been praised for his enticing and empowering melodies by notable outlets including antiMusic, Music Connection, and V13.
Fresh off setting a world record (50 shows in 50 states in 49 days), and a pair of wildly successful national and international tours with The Allman Betts Family Revival and 2024’s Allman Betts Band tour, Devon Allman, is thrilled to announce Miami Moon, his first solo LP in 8 years dropping August 16 via his own, Create Records.
The first single from the new album “White Horse” and official music video will premiere exclusively via Relix this Thursday, June 6 before going wide on Friday, June 7.
This Fall, Grammy-winning live electronic act NERO will make their grand return to stages across the U.S. for their headline Into The Unknown Tour supporting their highly-anticipated third studio album, due out August 16.
Bringing their avant-garde musicality and transportive experience to iconic venues like New York’s Webster Hall and Los Angeles’ The Novo, the 16-date tour will feature a brand new hybrid live set performed by band members Daniel Stephens and Joe Ray. Frontwoman Alana Watson, who recently welcomed her third child with Stephens, will take a step back from this tour, but her presence is in no way diminished; Watson’s unmistakable aura is embedded throughout Into The Unknown.
In the near-decade since their last tour, Stephens and Ray have performed select DJ sets as NERO, with the band returning in 2022 to support deadmau5 at Red Rocks. The show marked their first full live performance as a trio since the Between II Worlds Tour in 2015, which saw the band headline Coachella’s Outdoor Stage.
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IZ returns with a monumental, catchy, party single for the Summer ‘Outside’. Produced by Cassell Beats & K Beats released on RCA Records on 24th May.
Following on from single ‘Big Dreams’ at the top of the year which is sitting on over a huge 2 ½ million streams on Spotify alone, IZ has set the pace for his future music.
A party rap track set to hit the clubs & festivals for the Summer, IZ brings the heat with his new scorching sizzler of a track. With a banger of a hook, IZ proves with ‘Outside’ he can bring the more light-hearted tracks whilst keeping his hard bars flowing.
“Outside is about enjoying yourself and in indulging in all the fun and crazy activities that make up a summer holiday. The track is based around the fact that a single lady will have more fun in summer and can do whatever makes her happy and think about herself and herself alone.”
Showcasing what’s to come from his outstanding debut mixtape which is being released at the beginning of July. It will include 10 tracks showcasing IZ’s signature style and flow coupled with old skool hip hop beats.
renowned, award-winning electronic music artist Ben Böhmer announces his first new studio album in three years, Bloom. The news comes alongside a brand new single, “Best Life,” featuring JONAH, and an announcement of an 8-stop run of live shows through the UK and Europe this fall. Bloom is set for release on September 27 via Ninja Tune.
Coming off a record-breaking world tour in support of his previous album, during which he sold out all dates months in advance, Ben Böhmer made a point to take time to himself and return to the space that compels him the most: his studio. It’s there that he’s able to truly channel his passion for spontaneous creativity and relentlessly focus on honing a craft that allows him to express deep, complex feelings. He tackled grief on his breakthrough debut album, Breathing, and separation on its follow-up, 2021’s Begin Again.
GRAMMY-nominated, Platinum-certified singer-songwriter, Cassadee Pope has released her newest single, “I Died (ft Dashia Mcbride)” off of her forthcoming album, Hereditary. The album marks The Voice winner’s first full length following her shift from country back to her pop punk roots.” Pre-save Hereditary out July 12 here,
With “I Died,” Cassadee masterfully captures the raw emotions of love, loss and longing following a one sided breakup. The pop punk / rap bop delves into the feelings of abandonment and despair while channeling the raw strength it takes to move forward from heartache. This cathartic release serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone in our pain and can find solace in the shared experience of healing.
On August 29, at the prestigious Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, Jamaican-born sensation Jada Kingdom will be vying for two coveted titles at the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards. Her nominations for ‘Artist of the Year’ in the female Dancehall category and ‘Collaboration of the Year (Dancehall)’ for ‘Turn Me On‘ with The 9ine are a testament to her talent and the impact she has made in the music industry. Highlighted for her achievements in 2023 via her two nominations, the trailblazing artist has released three singles for 2024, “What’s Up (Big Buddy), “Top Tier,” and “Gen Z Jezebel” all of which are a testament to her knack for creating global hits with an irresistible flare. Receiving praise from GRM Daily, VIBE, Hot New Hip Hop, Wonderland Magazine, TRENCH, HOLA! and more for the mentioned tracks out now — Jada Kingdom continues to make her presence known as an international artist poised for global success. Revolt recently highlighted Jada as one of ‘Fifteen Dancehall Artists You Need to Know,’ furthermore stating that her “more recent drops “What’s Up (Big Buddy),” “Top Tier,” and “Gen Z Jezebel” prove she isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.” NYLON recently shared that, “Jamaica’s biggest star of the moment is Jada Kingdom,” as Essence recently introduced Jada, one of the new trailblazers taking over Caribbean music.
Voting for the 2024 Caribbean Music Awards is underway now through the official Caribbean Music Awards website at caribmusicawards.com and will conclude on Thursday, June 30th, 2024.WATCH THE “TURN ME ON” MUSIC VIDEO BY JADA KINGDOM AND THE 9NINE
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Leetham is a LGBTQ+ progressive pop artist based in Salt Lake City. Leetham’s music celebrates the queer community and looks to make sure everyone is included in the community. Featured in Twisted Male Magazine, City Weekly, Race Chaser’s Podcast, and Ones To Watch’s official Spotify playlist, Leetham is taking the scene by storm.
Leetham has played major festivals in Utah and Arizona including Utah Pride Festival (2022). Utah Beer Festival (2022) and Mesa Music Festival (2024). They have also played shows alongside the likes of Cera Gibson, The WLDLFE, PHANGS, The Unlikely Candidates, CupcakKe and Blindlove. Ready to conquer their dreams, Leetham brings a stadium sized performance to every show.
Real Boston Richey, following a breakout year in 2023, returns with a haunting new single, “Help Me,” produced by Mac Fly (King Von, Sexyy Red). The rapper, known for his vulnerability on wax, seamlessly bares his soul on this latest release, available now.
Over somber production, Richey candidly shares his struggles with convoluted emotions, from being manipulated by women to reflecting on his humble beginnings in a mobile home. Despite the downtrodden atmosphere, Richey’s captivating flow and pockets of energy invigorate the record, culminating in a subtle yet triumphant conclusion.
This level of vulnerability is unfamiliar to some rappers, but it’s second nature to Boston Richey. As he told Revolt last year, “I’ve learned to channel my feelings into songs without shame, using music as a form of venting.”
London-based pop star in the making, Dalia, returns with her latest single ‘Late Night Dive’. This song is about that guilt and regret that comes with realising you’ve hurt someone who cared deeply for you. This poignant message is carried by Dalia’s signature pop sensibility and a bright, bold energy that comes right in time for summer. ‘Late Night Dive’ is out now on your streaming service of choice, via APOLLO Distribution.
UK pioneer Ocean Wisdom joins forces with Wu-Tang Clan member and GRAMMY-winner Method Man across his latest offering “Step” – released via his own label Beyond Measure Records, distributed by Believe.
Sharp and dexterous from the offset, Ocean Wisdom continues to flex his rare lyrical focus across “Step”, commanding the potent backdrop as sinister piano licks and heavy-set 808s transport us into pure grime nostalgia. The North Londoner acutely intertwines quick-witted bars and blazing authenticity while battling adversities on the roads – a self-assured pursuit for progression that’s quickly backed by Method Man’s effortless cadence shining with authority and menace. A clear marker of his reputation
in the scene right now, the rare co-sign from one of the most influential rappers in history underlines the impact Ocean Wisdom is collecting in his dominant return to the ether this year.
Growing up on Cape Breton Island on Nova Scotia, sunsetto (aka Kyle Mischiek) split his time between music and skateboarding, and cultivated a community through both. After trying (and quitting) guitar and piano lessons, he started to rap and make beats in high school. Honing his pen, he attended several songwriting camps hosted by GRAMMY® and JUNO Award-winning songwriter Gordie Sampson (Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban).
During 2020, he shared a snippet of his single “don’t leave” on Instagram and organically amassed hundreds of thousands of streams. He followed up the initial viral buzz with more singles like “good connection” and “downtown.”
While his sound is full-on forward-thinking pop—pulling from an all-over-the-map list of genres such as dance, rap, R&B and modern country—his lyrical themes dip and twist from the joyful to the profound.
Few musical artists have the ability to capture today’s zeitgeist the way sunsetto does. The first of many new singles in the upcoming year, “PLANS” is a testament to how much he has his finger on the pulse and the heart of a new generation of pop fans. More than a bittersweet fire starter of a hit—it also lays the foundation of sunsetto’s emotionally-charged next chapter in music. Stay tuned for more from sunsetto this year.
Her Leather Jacket is a Nashville-based rock duo consisting of lead singer Manny Blu and drummer Wes Snyder. The band pulls from different genres, seamlessly blending elements of punk, alternative, and rock. Taking inspiration from bands like Blink-182, All American Rejects, and All Time Low, Her Leather Jacket creates a unique yet nostalgic pop-punk sound. The band has been praised by notable publications, including New Noise Magazine, antiMusic, Divine Magazine, and Tinnitist. Their new album, The House That Chaos Built, is due out July 19th.
In a monumental moment for music lovers and Luther Vandross fans worldwide, the legendary artist’s second album, This Close To You, is set to return to stores on June 7th, marking nearly 50 years since its original release in 1977. This significant re-release comes during Black Music Month, underscoring the cultural impact and legacy of Vandross’s remarkable career.
Recorded with his singing group Luther, This Close To You has been commercially unavailable for decades, making this re-release a highly anticipated event. The album showcases Vandross’s unparalleled vocal talent and soulful artistry featuring timeless tracks like “Don’t Wanna Be A Fool” (later reworked and updated for Luther’s 1991 platinum album The Power Of Love), that have influenced generations of musicians and captivated audiences globally.THIS CLOSE TO YOU – TRACK LISTING
1. This Is For Real
2. A Lover’s Change
3. Don’t Take The Time
4. Jealousy Is In Me
5. I’m Not Satisfied
6. This Close To You
7. Don’t Wanna Be A Fool
8. Come Back To Love
9. Follow My Love
Bonus Tracks – CD/Digital Only
10. Can’t Get Enough Good Loving
11. Come Back To Love (Instrumental)
12. Don’t Wanna Be A Fool (Instrumental)
BIA, the international multi-platinum artist, taps GRAMMY-nominee J.I.D. for her new single and music video, “Lights Out.” The single is also featured on the upcoming official soundtrack for the blockbuster fourth installment of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s legendary ‘Bad Boys’ film series, Bad Boys 4: Ride or Die.
The “Lights Out” music video directed by Chandler Lass, which deftly interpolates supernatural imagery with dizzying scenes of grandeur, features both artists and is available now.
MONTE was formed by singer and lead guitarist, Caitlin Montclare in 2017, later adding drummer and audio engineer, Ismael Baiz, and bassist Meghan Rose to the official line- up. Since becoming MONTE, the band has released several singles, two EPs and performed more than 50 shows throughout the United States, including renowned New York venues such as “The Knitting Factory” and “The Bowery Electric”.
MONTE is influenced by a lot of bands from the late 80’s and early 90’s such as punk bands The Lunachicks, NOFX, Bad Religion, The Offspring and metal bands like Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Plasmatics. Montclare takes an old school sound and puts her own spin on it with the band adding interesting chord changes, riffs, and song structure. Drummer, Ismael Baiz likes to call this “The MONTE pocket”
The band’s first full-length album is due out and is mixed by
Jeremy Kinney (Fletcher). Their first single, “Dysfunctional Mess”, is a hard-hitting punk rock track filled with explosive guitars, driving bass, and confident melodies
that calls listeners to take themselves back after a toxic relationship. “Control” is an upbeat and satirical song about being in a controlling relationship and already feels like a nostalgia trip, paying homage to the Ska Punk bands of the 90’s.
Virtual Perfection Cowboy – the project of New York-based musician, producer and multimedia artist Dash Lunde – reveals his ethereal new EP, ‘Energy Mirror: The Prelude,’ out on all streaming platforms today.
‘Energy Mirror: The Prelude’ is the first chapter of Virtual Perfection Cowboy’s genre-defying concept album, Energy Mirror, due out later this year. The instrumental 6-track EP introduces listeners to VPC’s diverse, experimental and textured soundscapes. It’s an eclectic project that blends ambient electronica, dream pop, psychedelic rock, neoclassical composition, and dance music.
“‘Energy Mirror: The Prelude’ is the first tease of the ‘Energy Mirror’ album which tells the story of a godlike being — The Dancer — who must incarnate in a human body to win a dance competition to save the universe,” Dash explains. “This first EP is meant to set the stage for the diversity of instrumentals that will be heard throughout the album, which draws on the history of dance music – disco, house, techno, drum & bass, etc. – and combines it with VPC’s trademark sounds.”
Multifaceted and endlessly aspirational, Dash Lunde is a unique artistic force. Born and raised in New York City, he grew up surrounded by the arts and started playing bass and guitar at a young age. Prior to launching Virtual Perfection Cowboy, Dash led a psychedelic punk band called Chromatic Springs and played guitar in Rachel Ana Dobken’s band before joining Littlefoot as a guitarist and songwriter. During his three years with Littlefoot, he co-wrote a number of songs, toured across the country, and performed at SXSW. In addition to his various projects, Dash is also a skilled film composer and sound designer, most recently scoring the short film Breakdown.
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