August 28th Weekly Roundup Feature

Happy August 28th! We’re back with our weekly roundup where we share the latest in music news and releases. 

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Nicky Roland- Funk Box
 
Get up and get down, it’s time to unleash the funk! Rising star of Chicago House Nicky Roland is back with another blazing funky summer banger, Funk Box. Funk Box gets its name from the seminal drum machine that became the defining sound of Sly Stone’s groundbreaking album, There’s a Riot Goin On. Funk Box fuses tongue-in-cheek vocals with a John Taylor (esque) bassline with influences ranging from Midnight star to Bootsy Collins and even a touch of Daft Punk.
 
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Weekly Roundup Feature

Alexis Castrogiovanni- Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains

Canada’s Alexis Castrogiovanni is sharing the incredibly cinematic video for “Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains” as well as announcing her debut EP of the same name. Check out the stunning video directed by Millefiore Clarkes premiering on Week In Pop today. Regarding the single, WIP stated that “Alexis paints poems of the heart, spirit and mind with the mediums lent by the systems of the universe where orchestrations of exquisite grandeur are interwoven from the fabrics of elements that arrange and rearrange themselves according to the artist’s own passionate design.” Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains will be self-released on September 21st

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Alice Merton- The Orangery

Amazon Music releases the Amazon Original EP The Orangery Session by German-Canadian singer Alice Merton. For the recording of the EP, the singer teamed up with Dublin based film production company Tiny Ark and recorded the songs live in a gorgeous orangery in Ireland.

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Art With Me Announce 2022 Dates and Initial Line Up

The Art With Me Festival is returning to Miami and bringing jaw-dropping installation art pieces, top-tier international musicians and performers, and a comprehensive wellness program designed to feed your soul.

Tickets:
Two-Day General Admission at $80 + tax
Two-Day Premium at $215 + tax; TICKETS HERE
 

Atta Boy- Spring Seventeen

LA indie-pop quartet Atta Boy share nostalgia-tinged single “Spring Seventeen,” out everywhere now, alongside a dreamy music video. Another peek into what’s to come from the band, the gentle track feels like getting lost in a daydream as memories begin to fade into the wind of a new day.

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Beach Bums- Overcast

Los Angeles punks Beach Bums have finally shared their brand new album, Overcast, out now via Lolipop Records, alongside the record’s focus track, “Overcast.”

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Bitch Tour

Legendary queer icon Bitch is excited to announce fall tour dates supporting her acclaimed, poppy and poetic album Bitchcraft out now on Kill Rock Stars.

Blake Rose- Magazine

Blake Rose returns with a brand-new single, ‘Magazine,’ out today via AWAL Recordings. The song debuted earlier today on Triple J in his native Australia. Drenched in nostalgia, and beach-boys-esque harmonies, the up-tempo track tackles the serious subject of addiction.

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BRUX- BADBOI EP

Following her stand out singles “BADBOI” and “FOLLY OF THE BEAST” – BRUX is pleased to share her BADBOI EP in full; including a new single and two remixes. The self released techno club EP has been a cathartic project for BRUX, as she continues to carve a space for herself in the scene. 

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Burns- Burning In My Arms

Grammy-winning producer BURNS returns after the extraordinary success of last year’s euphorically charged modern classic “Talamanca”, with brand new single “Burning In My Arms”.

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Cloudchord- Cryin’ Heart feat. ProbCause and Braxton Cook

Cloudchord, known as the genre bender and specialist augmenting musical possibility with remarkable technical skills on the guitar returns with his new single, “Cryin’ Heart” featuring ProbCause (a frequent collaborator with GriZ) and beloved jazz artist, Braxton Cook who’s toured with Tom Mische in the past. “Cryin’ Heart” is a lush blend of Cloudchord’s signature guitar licks, combined with the beautiful wordsmithing of ProbCause, wrapped with Braxton’s atmospheric saxophone trills.  

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Cole Anyway- Days Off/ On Hold

Cole Anyway is the stage name Los Angeles resident Cole Emoff employs for his cinematic, convention-defying pop. As Cole Anyway, he creates an enveloping trance, drawing equally on lush old lounge records and the smooth, soft sounds of the 1970s, then breaking his chill with appealingly disorienting effects. Cole Anyway takes unexpected turns in arrangements and execution, a gift showcased on the new double A-side single “Days Off“/”On Hold” — a pair of songs equally beguiling in their melodies and vibe. Today, Emoff shares the second A-side, “On Hold.”

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Cooper Kenward- Make Me Blue

Indie-folk singer-songwriter Cooper Kenward announces his forthcoming self-titled debut LP, due August 22 via Dogwood Dog Records. To celebrate and kick off the album cycle, he also shares a brand new single entitled “Make Me Blue,” which comes with an accompanying music video. On this track, Kenward (guitar/vox) collaborated with Andrew Maguire (drums), Jason Abraham Roberts (additional guitar), and Robert Shelton (Moog bass).

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deadmau5- XYZ (NERO Remix)

“XYZ”–the latest single from world-renowned electronic musician deadmau5—has received a remix treatment from NERO.  It is released today, August 23 on mau5trap.  For their rendition, the U.K. trio trim down deadmau5’ fast tracking synths and driving beats instrumental to a five-minute edit incorporating sweeping and ethereal elements.

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Dion Timmer- Never Let Go feat. Haley Maze

“Never Let Go” from Dion Timmer featuring Haley Maze is out now! This track is a melodic hit that also packs a punch. Haley Maze’s vocals combined with Dion Timmer’s production is a winning combination—prepare to have this one on repeat!

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Dr. Ozi- Bison Stomp

This is the first release on Ozi’s new label, Hard Tooth Records. Bison Stomp is a part of a 4-track EP coming very soon. Alongside this single, Dr. Ozi has his tour in the US.

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Einmix Mixed By Darin Epsilon

Einmusika Recordings invites internationally acclaimed DJ, producer, radio host, and label owner Darin Epsilon for the 7th installment of their EINMIX DJ mix compilation series. The 25-track compilation follows Marc DePulse’s 2021 contribution and places Epsilon amongst established producers Einmusik, Lexer, Jonas Saalbach, Carlo Whale, and Marius Drescher, who have all contributed to previous editions of the growing series. EINMIX by Darin Epsilon is due for release on August 26th via Einmusika Recordings across all streaming platforms.

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Felix Jaehn- Winds May Change

Global dance music megastar Felix Jaehn is on a hot streak this year, having continuously pumped out sizzling singles to get people moving. On the heels of his recent collaboration with pop singer & songwriter Zoe Wees, “Do It Better,” Jaehn elevates his musical style once again with his latest creation, “Winds May Change.” Stripping back to simple, club-primed production, the new single presents an infectious slice of dancefloor heaven. The catchy electronic angle is available to stream now across all platforms via Universal Music/Tomorrowland Music.

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FènixDion- Morals Might Bite

On October 21, Twin Cities-based band FènixDion will release their anticipated debut album Sugar (pre-order). Today the band is sharing “Morals Might Bite,” their latest single and it’s accompanying video. The video, which was directed by and stars the band’s frontman Keston Wright and edited by drummer Sam Bramble, premiered today at Top Shelf Music Magazine and will be available on all streaming platforms this Friday or any playlist shares.

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Future Teens- Team Sports

Boston-based emo-pop-rock quartet Future Teens share “Team Sports” featuring Dan Campbell (The Wonder Years), the latest track out everywhere now from the forthcoming third studio album Self Help available for pre-order now, and out September 23 via Triple Crown Records. With support from Camp Trash and Rat Tally, Future Teens will embark on a fall U.S. tour through much of the Midwest and East Coast beginning on October 13 in Brooklyn, NY, and a hometown stop in Boston on October 16. Tickets are on sale now via linktr.ee/futureteensusa.

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GRiZ & LSDREAM- Funkonaut

Multi-instrumentalist and producer GRiZ has teamed up with LSDREAM for their new collaboration “Funkonaut”. 

First teased last December at GRiZ’s inaugural ‘Space Camp’, “Funkonaut” is one of the most anticipated collaborations of the year. A beautiful blend of GRiZ’s iconic funk-inspired sound and LSDREAM’s unique brand of space bass, “Funkonaut” lives up to the hype surrounding its release. The track comes ahead of GRiZ’s Triple Rainbow event at Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, WI, where both he and LSDREAM will be performing on September 16th-17th.

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HAILENE- Heavenly

Acclaimed songstress HALIENE is excited to finally share with the world her debut studio album, Heavenly. With A-list features and collaborations with dance music giants such as Armin Van Buuren, Excision, Seven Lions, and Gareth Emery to – most recently – ILLENIUM (on his GRAMMY-nominated, Billboard winning ‘Falling Embers’ album), she’s one of electronic music’s most entrusted singer-songwriters, now breaking ground as a solo artist herself. 

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Hot Buttered Rum- No Reason Why

Like a long, dark piece of music, the pandemic started small, then got big, and loud, and painfully dissonant. Hot Buttered Rum did their best to cope with its indignities, as most did, and much of that coping was done through the business of making lots and lots of noise. The songs that emerged from all this noise-making are a little louder than any the band has released to date in what became the latest album, Shine All Night. Hot Buttered Rum hopes to help provide some cheer in the times ahead, whether those times are brighter, darker or, as so often, somewhere in between.

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ISOxo- Angels Landing

ISOxo is debuting on NIGHTMODE with his new collab “Angels Landing” alongside FrostTop. 

San Diego-based producer ISOxo teams up with San Diego-based artist FrostTop on their new collab for NIGHTMODE. “Angels Landing” is an enthralling wave single built around a haunting vocal hook, moody atmospherics, a thunderous trap drop that builds into a climactic second run to finish things off with a bang. Both artists are coming off two sets each at HARD Summer Music Festival, which includes a Corona stage takeover from ISOxo’s Nightrealm, fresh off a sold-out tour in conjunction with his recent 5-track EP. 
 
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Izzy Spears- FIST

Izzy Spears announces his forthcoming debut EP entitled Monstar, due November 11 via KRO Records. To celebrate the announcement, he has shared the EP’s first single, “FIST,” alongside an accompanying video. Speaking on the new single, Izzy writes that it is “sealed with a kiss.”

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Janee & Emily Roberts – Bye Bye

Meeting during a writing camp in Amsterdam, Janee and Emily Roberts decided to combine their styles on ‘Bye Bye’. Inspired by Janee’s personality and him never really knowing what he wants, the poppy track breathes pure summer vibes. Fun fact: his name is also based on his personality as Janee means yes and no in Dutch.

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Jason Moules- The Art of Pulling Port Video

Earlier this summer, Jason Moules shared a brand new single entitled “The Art of Pulling Pork,” the first track off his forthcoming debut solo album. Today, he shares the track’s accompanying music video.

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Jean Dawson- THREE HEADS

Undoubtedly one of today’s most groundbreaking artists, Jean Dawson announces his highly anticipated new album titled CHAOS NOW*, which is slated for release on October 7. In celebration, Jean shares his audacious new single ‘THREE HEADS*’ accompanied by an explosive music video.

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Jean-Michel Jarre- BRUTALISM

Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre reveals today (August 26) his brand new single “BRUTALISM.” It is the first track to be taken from his 22nd studio album OXYMORE. One of his most ambitious projects to date, it will be released on October 21, 2022 via Sony Music.

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Jei-Rynn- sleeping (all day)

On October 21, Los Angeles-based alternative pop artist Jei-Rynn will release his debut EP, overreacting (pre-order). Today Jei-Rynn is pleased to share “sleeping (all day)” the first single to be lifted from the upcoming release. The song premiered today at Top Shelf Music Magazine and will be on all streaming platforms on Friday for any playlist shares.

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JODA- JODA

Anjunabeats is pleased to release the self-titled debut album from JODA, aka Jono Grant and Darren Tate.
 
JODA are a fresh musical pairing with shared DNA. Both together and apart, Jono Grant and Darren Tate have been there, done that, and bought the vintage synth gear to celebrate.
 
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Joshua Lewis- Heartbreaker

Boise, ID singer-songwriter Joshua Lewis announces his upcoming LP, Friction, due November 11 via Earth Libraries. To kick off the new album cycle, he has shared the record’s first single, “Heartbreaker.”

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Julia Wolf- Virginity

New York indie-pop darling Julia Wolf has released her deeply vulnerable new track “Virginity” (BMG). While “Virginity” marks Julia’s third song of the year, it is also the first track she has co-produced. It was written when she was 19 and put aside until now. Steeped in relatability and sincerity, “Virginity” aims to offer hope and strength to other young women who have also harbored anger and sadness after their own “first time” experiences.

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Katrina Ford- I’m Found

Storied singer-songwriter Katrina Ford (of Celebration and Mt. Royal) shares a brand new live video (featuring her longtime partner Sean Antanaitis) for “I’m Found,” the final single off her recently released debut solo EP, released June 24 via Violin Films.

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KH- Looking At Your Pager (Clipz Remix)

Acclaimed electronic producer Four Tet releases the first official remix for his latest KH single ‘Looking At Your Pager’ by Clipz via Ministry Of Sound. 

In May, Four Tet returned to his KH moniker to release ‘Looking At Your Pager’, his first KH release since 2019’s ‘Only Human’. Sampling 3LW’s 2000 hit ‘No More (Baby I’ma Do Right)’, ‘Looking At Your Pager’ received praise from NPR, Pitchfork, Billboard, The Fader, and more for the unique duality of its modern club-oriented production and throwback R&B sample. 

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Kramer- Burial At Sea

Iconic musician and producer Kramer shares “Burial at Sea,” the final single off his brand new LP, Music for Films Edited by Moths, out today via Shimmy-Disc/Joyful Noise Recordings

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Larkin Poe- Georgia Off My Hand

Larkin Poe – the GRAMMY® Award-nominated duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – have shared “Georgia Off My Mind,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. A heavy-hearted yet swinging lament for what we leave behind in chasing our dreams, the track is joined by an official music video/visualizer streaming now at YouTube. “Georgia Off My Mind” marks the latest single from Larkin Poe’s upcoming sixth studio album, Blood Harmony, arriving via their own Tricki-Woo Records on Friday, November 11. Pre-orders are available now, including limited edition magenta colored vinyl, CD, cassette, and more.

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LCAW- Ghosts In Town

Having teased us with several infectious offerings including ‘Waves’ and ‘Ghost’, German music producer, DJ and multi-instrumentalist LCAW finally shares his highly-anticipated 5-track sophomore EP ‘Ghost In Town’. The latest to come from the multi-faceted talent directly follows his May-released acoustic version of ‘Painted Sky’, as well as his April-released club hit ‘Hard To Love’. The ‘Ghost In Town’ EP is due for release across all streaming platforms on August 26th. 

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Mad Anthony- Rina

Cincinnati, OH-based rock band Mad Anthony — the musical project of John K. SchwabLarry Doston, and Carl “Mad Anthony” Richards — made a name for themselves in their local scene in the 70s, and in 1975, the group sat down and recorded a handful of tracks which proceeded to sit untouched for over forty years. Eventually, the recording did reach the ears of an important listener: Schwab’s son, Benjamin Schwab, now a musician himself with the bands Drugdealer and Sylvie, the latter of which takes direct influence from his father’s band. And after seven or so years of Ben’s convincing, the elder Schwab and his bandmates decided it was time to return to the project, thus, introducing the release of those previously unearthed ‘75 demos as The Lost Tapes (due Spring 2023, via Earth Libraries).

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Madison Cunningham- Life According to Raechel Video

Two time Grammy nominee Madison Cunningham today unveils a live performance video for her recently released new song “Life According to Raechel“.

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Mahne Fame- bk slep

Mahne Frame (pron. mah-nay frame), the Dharug and Gundungurra Country / Blue Mountains raised, Tokyo-based, avant-pop electronica producer, returns with ‘bk slep‘ via his own imprint 21 N FUN.

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Martin Roth & Tom Ashbrook- Sine Waves

Electronic music heavyweight Martin Roth will release his second full-length, piano-led album ‘Mono No Aware’ on Reflections this fall, the new sister label of Anjunadeep. Roth is well-known for his ability to glide between genres while maintaining a distinct, instantly-identifiable style, and his new release is no exception. With this 13-track album, Roth moves away from the club space and into his classical pianist background to explore themes of impermanence, fatherhood, and simplicity.
 
The second single, ‘Sine Waves’, is a collaboration with British neo-classical pianist and producer Tom Ashbrook, made from a simple waveform or sine wave from a synthesizer’s percussion and organ pad.
 
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Marvel Years- Voyage Ahead Pt. I

When the early days of the pandemic deprived Marvel Years of his refuge of live performance, the creative polymath decided to use lockdown to reinvigorate his love for studio songwriting and refine the Marvel Years sound. The result of this reflection was the concept for Voyage Ahead, a sprawling, thematic listening journey that takes fans into Marvel Years‘ exciting new sonic ventures.

That journey now begins with Voyage Ahead Pt.1, the first part of a two-part EP series and a collection of songs that emulates the jubilation of live performance in electronic music. On Voyage Ahead Pt. 1Marvel Years goes beyond just live guitar recordings by playing each instrumental element himself in places where he would have used samples. This process results in a studio EP that recreates the Marvel Years live sound from a time when he couldn’t actually perform, thus bringing out the artist’s most innovative work yet and showcasing the immense possibilities of what Marvel Years can be. 

The multi-instrumentalist continues showcasing his live performance prowess on his national Fall Tour, tickets on sale now

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Matroda- Hazy

Matroda makes his seventh appearance on Insomniac Records with new single “Hazy.” 
 
Croatian house dynamo Matroda returns to Insomniac Records with another surefire single. “Hazy” is another moody banger added to his repertoire, which finds him building around a thumping rhythm, brooding vocal refrain, oscillating organ chords, and murky synth melodies. The track feels like a continuation of his smash hit “Forget It,” the progressive-fueled breakup track he released back in 2020. In the time since then, he’s also returned to the imprint with his single “Lifting,” two double-sided offerings, and his recent collab “PWR” alongside Bleu Clair. 
 
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Miles Hewitt- Heartfall

Miles Hewitt is sharing his ambitious and eerie debut LP, Heartfall. The record release show is on Aug 31 in Brooklyn at Union Pool (Get Tix here). The record features contributions from members of Devendra Banhart, Kevin Morby, and Aldous Harding’s bands. Click here to stream/purchase the record. In case you’ve missed them, check out all of the previous singles “Heartfall,” “Moongreening,” and “The Ark.”

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Miya Folick- Bad Thing

Much-lauded vocalist, songwriter and producer Miya Folick shares a new track today, “Bad Thing,” co-written by Folick, Mitski and Andrew Wells and co-produced by Gabe Wax and Wells—listen here and watch the Ruby Caster-directed video here. The new song is taken from her forthcoming EP, 2007, slated for release September 9 via Nettwerk—pre-order/pre-save it here.

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Mother Sun- Orange Colossus

Canadian psych quartet Mother Sun recently announced a brand new LP entitled Train of Thought, due October 28 via Earth Libraries, as well as the band’s own small label, Kamloops BC-based Divine Bovine Records. Now, they have shared “Orange Colossus,” the second single off the record, in addition to the track’s accompanying music video.

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Must Die!- FERAL FANTASY TOUR

Hot on the heels of his devastating new single, ‘GRAVEBLOOM,’ electronic music producer/DJ MUST DIE! Is ready to hit the road on his upcoming ‘FERAL FANTASY Tour’ 
 
MUST DIE! has a sound that’s hard to contain in any one genre – his live sets feature songs   bordering on 160 BPM with a whole lotta techno, bass, hardstyle, and other strange and wonderful sounds invading the space. This is a live exploration of the outer realms of the electronic music world. 
 
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Ninajirachi- Petroleum / Hidden Land

Following on from her pop-inflected single ‘Start Small’, Eora/Sydney producer, songwriter and DJ Ninajirachi today shares a new two-track release ‘Petroleum / Hidden Land’.

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Nina Nesbitt- Colours Of You

Having recently exceeded a career landmark of a billion streams Scottish singer, songwriter and producer Nina Nesbitt gets a huge month underway as she today shares her new single ‘Colours Of You’ along with its official video. The song emerges as she prepares to play two of the largest shows of her career with two nights as special guest to Coldplay. And then comes the biggest moment of all as she releases her long-awaited and eagerly anticipated new studio album Älskar on September 2 via Cooking Vinyl.

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Noah Cyrus- Every Beginning Ends

Noah Cyrus continues to tease her forthcoming debut album, The Hardest Partwith a duet alongside Death Cab For Cutie’s Benjamin Gibbard titled ‘Every Beginning Ends,’ a spectacularly subtle and heart wrenching country ballad detailing the demise of a tired romance. Recorded in Seattle at Benjamin’s studio, their call-and-response details of a dwindling love further cements Cyrus as one of the best songwriters of her generation. Described as “one of the most pulverizing moments on the album by Rolling Stone Magazine, Noah explains on this collaboration: “That was such a surreal experience. I’ve always been such a huge fan, so it was pretty daunting to get in the room with him, but once we got to work it all came very naturally.” She continues, “we talked about past relationships, failed relationships, our parents’ relationships, and relationships that have lasted forever. He told me his dad has a saying: ‘you have to wake up and choose to love someone every day,’ and it sparked this conversational song about the twilight of a relationship and the reluctance to admit that something has run its course. I relate to that in many ways, not only with me, but also just with my parents’ relationship. Writing about that gave me more understanding.” 

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Oliver Sim- GMT (Jamie xx Remix)

Oliver Sim and Jamie xx—producer of Sim’s highly anticipated debut solo album Hideous Bastard—continue their longstanding creative partnership with the release of a rare Jamie xx remix. Jamie has only ever released a handful of official remixes (for the likes of Radiohead, Adele, Four Tet and Florence + the Machine) and, on his first remix in over five years, he stretches the Brian Wilson-sampling original into a near ten-minute dancefloor epic. Featuring additional production from Floating Points, it’s been a highlight of Jamie’s recent shows around the world.

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One South Lark- Pop Star

Our upcoming EP “‘Till September” captures the fleeting nostalgia of a summer gone too soon. Our inspiration on this project ranged from the new wave music of The Cure to the pop-poetry of Taylor Swift, creating a unique retro-yet-modern sound. We wrote it while in our junior year of college, but all at separate universities. Songwriting sessions full of lyrical brainstorming were held over Zoom and voice memos containing jangly guitar riffs and Beach Boys-inspired harmonies were iMessaged back and forth. In our few breaks from school, we hustled to Bogalusa, Louisiana, and recorded the five tracks at Studio In The Country. We spent hours in the secluded swamp studio with our sound engineer Ben Mumphrey perfecting the indie pop sound we were going for. With only three members, we created and produced every sound heard on the record, often playing more than one instrument each. The result is a project we’re proud to say is our best work yet, from the atmospheric power of the overdriven guitar in “Malibu” to the danceable Motown beat of “Wasting My Time.”

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Paige and Nihil Young- River feat. Lauren L’ainmant

Following their epic Spitfire release with New Zealand outfit Beacon Bloom, Paige and Nihil Young return to Purified Records with River alongside frequent collaborator Lauren L’aimant.

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Palm Ghosts- Cross Your Heart

On October 28 Nashville-based band Palm Ghosts will release their anticipated new full-length album Post Preservation (pre-order). The album follows up the band’s acclaimed album The Lost Frequency which was released last year. Today the band is sharing “Cross Your Heart” the first single to be released from Post Preservation. The song and it’s accompanying video debuted today at WhiteLight//WhiteHeat. 

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Paper Pools- Portraits

“This song was inspired by a psychedelic experience I had during the COVID lockdown. The title, “Portraits,” alludes to a friend of mine. She’s a wonderful painter, and we did mushrooms together. It was one of the more visionary experiences I’ve had. It wasn’t like anything I encountered during my childhood. So much organized religion, and especially Jehovah’s Witnesses, is formal and structured. What my friend and I experienced was more like a journey. There was a moment when I thought the two of us were twins in a womb. It felt like we had traveled from birth to death. Then there were other times when I was basically looking down upon myself. It was intense. I know I didn’t actually experience these things, yet they felt very real and turned out to be deeply meaningful.” -Allen Orr

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Pauline Herr, TWERL, Addicted- Distance

Following the pair’s featured single Addicted, Pauline Herr and TWERL reunite to continue their love-bound story with a brand new EP titled Distance. This collection of three tracks unfolds to explore the relatable highs and lows of the couple’s long-distance relationship.

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Paul van Dyk, Chris Bekker, and Jan Dzialek- Rhapsody

With a dazzling array of releases already this Summer including ‘Artefact’ and ‘Two Rivers’ that have continued to captivate audiences new and old, Paul van Dyk, as one of the most heralded names in dance music, continues with his next production ‘Rhapsody’ and he’s bringing Chris Bekker and Jan Dzialek along for the ride!

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Peter Matthew Bauer- 21st Century Station

21st Century Station” is the final single from Peter Matthew Bauer’s forthcoming record Flowers before it’s out September 23rd.

“21st Century Station” was conceived as an early 60s ska hit, playing through a radio tower as panic takes the streets in our present day. It sounds just like that — with broken pianos and guitars, congas, bombastic drums, a bunch of otherworldly backup singers, and a reverberating lead vocal by Peter, leading the way through a wild and joyous 3 and a half minutes. The track was produced and mixed by Peter Matthew Bauer & Matt Barrick.

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Phoebe Go- Hey

Phoebe Go, the solo project of Phoebe Lou (Snakadaktal, Two People), today shares her latest offering from her debut EP Player (out Oct 28), by the way of her new single ‘Hey’.

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Pig&Dan- Make You Go Higher (David Morales Remix)

Iconic producer and electronic music legend David Morales remixes the final track from Pig&Dan’s huge Destination Unknown II album, which was released earlier this year to critical acclaim.

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Prudence- Negatives

Prudence, the recording project of composer and session bass player Tom Crandles, will release Negatives (pre-order). 
In anticipation of Friday’s release, Prudence is sharing “It’s Useless” the final pre-release single to lifted from Negatives. The song debuted today at Backseat Mafia and is also available at BandcampThe song follows the release of singles “I Give Up” and “Waste Some Time.”
 
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QUIX- Take My Breath Away feat. Linney

QUIX has been making his mark on Dim Mak this year with explosive releases including “Enter With Caution,” “Pompeii” (with Cyclops), and now, “Take My Breath Away” featuring Linney. 

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RAYE- Black Mascara

South London-based RAYE today returns with a pulsating and emotional new single ‘Black Mascara‘.

Written by RAYE and produced by Punctual (Will Lansley and John Morgan), ‘Black Mascara‘ sees trauma unpacked steadily over a hypnotic dance beat anchored by real pain. RAYE explains, “This song is about another story that has contributed to my ‘blues’. I used the juxtaposition of an upbeat dance track to tell this awful story of being misled by someone I really loved and trusted. While it was a dark low moment, it was also cathartic for me.”

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Sam Feldt, David Solomun- Future In Your Hands feat. Aloe Blacc

DJ/Producers Sam Feldt and David Solomon team up for an uplifting, end-of-summer single, “Future In Your Hands feat. Aloe Blacc.” The track features a stunning vocal performance by Grammy-nominated singer Aloe Blacc, well known for his globally charting singles “Wake Me Up” and “The Man.” Solomon has rapidly built a reputation for delivering quality dance music, and this collaboration between him and the multi-platinum Feldt is the perfect way to cap off a celebration-filled summer.

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Shingo Nakamura- Falling Off

Japan’s leading melodic house producer, Shingo Nakamura, made his anticipated return to Monstercat today with the new atmospheric offering, “Falling Off.” Inspired to create a song that would combat mental distress and depression, he looked to the genre’s uplifting sounds of the 2000s, citing foundational classics that take shape in his piano chords and bright melodies.

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Slander- Before Dawn

SLANDER released their latest single “Before Dawn.” The duo venture into the realm of techno on “Before Dawn,” marking a distinct departure from their typical melodic sound. It will be the fourth single on SLANDER’s upcoming debut album Thrive arriving September 22 in partnership with SoundCloud.

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Slushii- Smoke

“A Slushii Summer” continues with this week’s single, “Smoke.” A divine mixture of indie pop vocals, and Slushii’s danceable productions – “Smoke” is the type of song you want to play in the car with the windows down, on your way to the beach. A tale of an inconsistent lover, “Smoke” paints a picture of a girl who is sometimes here, sometimes smoke. 

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Skip Marley- Jane

Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated songwriter and musician Skip Marley returns with a brand new single titled ‘Jane’ featuring Nigerian-based Afropop sensation Ayra Starr. 
 
An irresistible end-of-summer jam, ‘Jane’ was produced by Rykeyz (who also produced Skip’s #1 single ‘Slow Down’ with H.E.R., as well as hit songs by Jessie Reyez, Ari Lennox, Demi Lovato, and Rick Ross, among others). Recorded in Miami, the single comes with an official music video directed by Mid Jordan, featuring both Marley and Starr. 

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The Happy Fits- Under the Shade of Green

Lively alt/indie-pop trio The Happy Fits have arrived today with their highly anticipated third studio album, Under the Shade of Green, out everywhere now. In support of the new album, the band will hit the road this fall and winter across the EU and UK, with U.S. dates soon after with support from Daisy The Great and Phoneboy. Get tickets before they’re gone here.

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The Terrys- Situation 99

The Terrys are elated to announce the arrival of their debut album True Colour, out this October 7 via Domestic La La, alongside a string of national tour dates to mark its release. To celebrate the news, the band have shared their latest single, ‘Situation 99‘.

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Thunderbirds NFT Launch
 
Join us at London’s most high tech venue, the Samsung KX, for the official launch of The Thunderbirds: International Rescue Club a premium, utility-focused Non-Fungible Token (NFT) community experience that represents an exciting re-imagining of the classic property’s unique style and vision for the 21st century.
 
 
Vintage Culture and Goodboys- This Feeling (Yotto Remix)
 
Yotto is releasing his remix of Vintage Culture and Goodboy’s “This Feeling” on our Insomniac imprint. 
 
Finland-based producer Yotto steps in with a remix of the certified festival anthem “This Feeling” by Vintage Culture and Goodboys from Insomniac Records. On his take, he pushes his melodic sensibilities into overdrive, enveloping the ear-grabbing hook with a propelling groove that glides along moody arpeggiations, hushed vocal hums, epic pad swells, and frothy basslines. 
 
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We Are Deadbeats Volume 5

Toronto-based label Deadbeats offers a snapshot of electronic music today, We Are Deadbeats Volume 5. The project is the label’s latest annual compilation in a series that has regularly showcased modern tastes and talents – a sign of the times in Bass music as its being experienced and experimented with in the community.

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Wesley- Glows in the Dark

Louisville, KY singer-songwriter Wesley (the alias of Jacob Weaver) announces a brand new LP entitled Glows in the Dark (due November 11 via Earth Libraries). To kick off the album cycle, he has shared the record’s first track, its title track, “Glows in the Dark,” alongside an accompanying music video.

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Whipped Cream- Angels

Canadian producer, DJ, and singer-songwriter WHIPPED CREAM today unveiled her new poignant single, “Angels” on Monstercat. Arriving as the first track to feature her own vocals, the hip-hop influenced drums and trap hi-hats showcase her multi-genre approach, while her ethereal chords bring the tragically beautiful lyrics to life. The accompanying DIY music video sees her enveloped by the elements on her native Vancouver Island, furthering her personal connection to the song. Written about a divine being sent to Earth to love and protect unconditionally, only she felt she could tell the story through song, signaling the beginning of more WHIPPED CREAM vocals to come.

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xndr.- no mia

Multi-genred electronic dance music artist “xndr.”, releases his latest powerhouse of a single “No Mía” on House of Sin Records. 

The tracks’ foundation is focused around latin tech house with subtle hints of JOYRYDE bass house, and gritty UK house influences. Throughout the drop you’ll notice a constant flow of call and responses between the percussive and bass elements, which truly drives the underlying groove.

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Zeca Veloso- Todo Homem (Antdot and Maz Remix)

Featuring one-of-a-kind vocals by Zeca Veloso, son of Caetano Veloso, one of the leading Brazilian artists, winner of many Grammy Awards, and “the 4th greatest artist of Brazilian music of all time” by Rolling Stone magazine, “Todo Homem” was reimagined by DJs and music producers, Antdot and Maz.

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