February 12th Weekly Roundup Feature
It’s February 12th and we’re BACK with our weekly roundup feature. Check back in with The Festival Voice next week!
1300- <3
1300, the Australian-Korean alt-rap phenomenon dedicated to keeping listeners on their toes, today share the surprise release of their Valentine’s Day dedicated mixtape <3 [pron. “less than three”], hot off their tech-inspired summer UKG hit ‘Steve Jobs ft. Kwame‘.
aboywithabang- Club Chennai
aboywithabag is bringing the sounds and rhythms of Chennai’s taste in music to his fans in every corner of the world. Fusion with trendy electronic beats, the South Indian American producer is set to drop his latest single, “Club Chennai,” on February 10th, 2023, via DIM MAK.
Stream HERE
Adam Beyer- Legend
Adam Beyer kicks off 2023 with a huge future classic, “Legend.” The new single out now on Drumcode welcomes a busy year of productions for Beyer and has all the making of his biggest track since “Your Mind.”
Stream HERE
AlienPark- You Know
Leading the rising class of Venezuela’s top players in dubstep, AlienPark debuts his third single of the year with a relentless cut, “You Know.” The self-released single arrives on the heels of his January collaboration with FOCUSS, “Anarchy,” and Space Time EP, both of which landed on Bear Grillz’s coveted imprint, Rude Service. With his latest, AlienPark keeps the release wheel greased with a peak-time dubstep weapon not for the faint of heart. “You Know” is out now across all streaming platforms.
Stream HERE
ALO- Sparrow
California rock band ALO share track “Sparrow” out everywhere now ahead of the release of their ninth studio album, Silver Saturdays due out March 3, including a limited run of clear 180g vinyl, via Brushfire Records and available for pre-order now. All orders through this weekend will include an autographed four postcard set from the band. Get an exclusive look at the making of the forthcoming album as the band brings listeners behind the scenes here.
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Beats Awfuls- PAWS
Beat Awfuls is the artistic vision of Boston expat and musical factotum Dave Vicini.
Drawing from drugs, pop culture, and his personal experience all with a punk rock ethos, Dave dismantles his inspirations until the result is uniquely Beat Awfuls. Like his heroes in The Breeders, The Velvet Underground, and Violent Femmes, his songs range from driving, enigmatic rockers to dark, vulnerable laments. These songs are meant to linger, seductive like a pop hook, all while Vicini explores themes of disaffection, drug dependency and the realities of late-stage capitalism.
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Bottled Up- Pripiyalab
Washington, D.C.-based band Bottled Up is pleased to share their new single “Pripiyalab.” Hot off their acclaimmed sophomore full-length album, Grand Bizarre, Bottled Up’s first single of 2023 “Pripiyalab” is a velvety mantra about harnessing the power of paranoia. The band showcases their irreverence for genre, combining Japanese shamisen samples and jazzy pianos, with a driving yet evolving rhythm section reminiscent of the avant-pop of Stereolab or Broadcast. This new oddity, “Pripyalab,” ripples with pulsing synths and a haunting arrangement. The track tackles the threat of looming exploitation, and offers a choice for finding a life beside it.
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Caprices Festival
Caprices Festival’s landmark 20th anniversary edition is fast approaching and now unveils its final and full line up. Playing in the Swiss mountains of Crans-Montana across the two unmissable weekends of April 7-9th and April 14-16th will be new additions including a ground breaking Agoria presents One Life Two Bodies show, Claptone, Dubfire presents Evolv, Bedouin, Osunlade, Satori(live), TSHA, Peredel, Andhim, Anfisa Letyago, Tripmastaz, Yulia Niko and Djaax all join previous names such as Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee, ARTBAT, DJ Tennis, Jeff Mills, Zip, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Raresh, Sonja Moonear and many more.
Tickets will sell out so head to https://capricesfestival.com/ before it’s too late.
Champion Poundcake- DRAMACIDAL” (feat. Fatboi Sharif)
Champion Poundcake is an underground haunt of a producer, and veteran of the Brooklyn punk scene who is dropping his first project featuring Fatboi Sharif and Rhys Langston today on the N.I.T.A. label. The first release in an ongoing series, Split Single, Vol. 1 features explorations experimenting with different audible flours, sugars, yeasts and other audio culinary textiles.
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C M Talkington- Two Steps feat. Renée Zellweger
C M Talkington‘s latest work, an LP entitled Texas Radio, is due March 17, 2023 via Birs Recordings. As a follow-up to the record’s first single release — “Two Steps,” featuring vocals from Renée Zellweger — today, Talkington shares another brand new track entitled “Milk Of Kindness.”
Stream HERE
Craig Wedren- Trixie’s Fifty
Craig Wedren announces the latest installment of his Sabbath Sessions series of live, improvised vocal-looping performances. SABBATH SESSIONS F/W 2022-23 will be available digitally on February 23, 2023 and today, he shares a clip from the album’s lead track, “Trixie’s Fifty” –
DAIISTAR- Tracemaker
Austin band DAIISTAR are finally sharing their official debut single, “Tracemaker” after forming the band literally weeks before the pandemic started. The band will play its first shows outside of Texas starting this week in California (see dates below). Stream the new single HERE via new label N.I.T.A. Records.
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Damian Lazarus’ Get Lost Miami
A staple of the underground and champion of the avant garde, Damian Lazarus’ Get Lost Miami serves as a playground for those in pursuit of full sensory immersion. A 24 hour long journey in sound, Get Lost tests the limits of even the most hardcore party people and challenges the ever commercialized Music Week programming. This year Get Lost will return to Factory Town in Hialeah to host 90+ artists spread across seven stages, creating a mad circus experience in celebration of twenty years of Lazarus’ seminal Crosstown Rebels label.
Danielle Ponder Tour
Following a run of live shows supporting Marcus Mumford, rising artist Danielle Ponder confirms additional dates across the U.S., including select performances with Neal Francis and a show at New York’s Lincoln Center for Black HERstory Live, a two-day festival celebrating Black women in music—see below for full tour routing.
Destructo- Future Funk
For the past three decades, iconic producer and event impresario Destructo has consistently shaped the state of electronic music. The LA-based artist (né Gary Richards) founded influential dance music festival brand HARD, and currently heads up his own production company All My Friends which throws celebrated events including the sailing music festival Friendship.
Now, for his first EP since 2017’s Renegade, Destructo releases the Future Funk EP, a four track package that pays homage to 80s nightclub music. With a litany of dynamite collaborators, Destructo recontextualizes that era’s sound through a modern lens, crafting a nostalgic yet futuristic vibe that once again shows the producer pushing electronic music into new directions.
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Devon- ONCE UPON A LINE
Hailing from Gloucestershire, Devon is putting his corner of the world on the alt-pop map with today’s release of “ONCE UPON A LINE.” Writing and producing everything on his own out of sheer necessity, Devon’s music has become a self-reflection into the human effects of the isolation of his hometown. The first single off of his next project, “ONCE UPON A LINE” oscillates between mechanical, anxious humming and shimmering experimentation –
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Dubdogz- Oi Oi Oi
Brazil’s fastest-rising production duo Dubdogz continues their recent release streak with their latest crowd-pleasing anthem, “Oi Oi Oi.” Joining forces with two other major players in the Brazilian dance music scene, Maxximal and MC Hollywood, Dubdogz injects their trademark bouncy Brazilian Bass sound into a New Wave classic: “Psycho Killer.” An ode to Talking Heads’ transformative ‘77 record, “Oi Oi Oi” blends the old with the new to deliver the producers’ most anticipated single yet. “Oi Oi Oi” is out now via HUB Records.
Stream HERE
Duran Duran Tour
Duran Duran has announced a 26-date North American arena tour for 2023, with both Bastille and Nile Rodgers & CHIC joining them as special guests across the entire run. Produced by Live Nation, THE FUTURE PAST TOUR begins on May 28 in San Jose, CA and will make stops across Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Austin, New Orleans, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, and Tampa before concluding the first leg in Florida on June 18. The tour will pick up again on August 24 in Sacramento, CA, with dates in Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C, Detroit, and Toronto amongst many more. Dates in NYC and LA will be announced soon.
2023 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
05/27 – Bottlerock Festival – Napa Valley, CA*
05/28 – SAP Center – San Jose, CA
05/31 – Climate Pledge Arena – Seattle, WA
06/01 – Moda Center – Portland, OR
06/03 – Vivint Arena – Salt Lake City, UT
06/06 – Moody Center – Austin, TX
06/07 – Smoothie King Center – New Orleans, LA
06/09 – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Woodlands, TX
06/10 – American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
06/13 – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
06/15 – State Farm Arena – Atlanta, GA
06/17 – Amalie Arena – Tampa, FL
06/18 – FLA Live Arena – Sunrise, FL
08/24 – Golden 1 Center – Sacramento, CA
08/26 – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV
08/28 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
08/29 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
08/31 – Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul, MN
09/01 – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island – Chicago, IL
09/03 – CMAC – Canandaigua, NY
09/06 – TD Garden – Boston, MA
09/07 – Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
09/09 – PPG Paints Arena – Pittsburgh, PA
09/10 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
09/13 – Capital One Arena – Washington, DC
09/16 – Little Caesars Arena – Detroit, MI
09/19 – Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON
*Festival
Dust- The Gutter
dust, the blazing post-punk quintet based in Awabakal Land / Newcastle, today announce their label home with news of their signing to Kanine Records (Grizzly Bear, Chairlift), alongside their expansion to the Rad Music Management (Hockey Dad, Bad//Dreems), Select Music for ANZ (Baker Boy, Lime Cordiale, Ruby Fields) and X-Ray Touring for UK/Euro (Gorillaz, Phoebe Bridgers, The Chats) families respectively. With the announcement, the group have shared a live video of the recent release ‘The Gutter‘.
Dux N Bass- Relation
Eddie Zuko- Still
Buzzing Los Angeles-based Chicano singer, songwriter and producer celebrates love with his new single “Still” out now. Get it HERE.
Alongside the song, he also releases the colorful live-performance visualizer – watch it HERE.
Eleganto feat. Rhode – One Last Try
Spanish producer Eleganto and Dutch singer songwriter Rhode have teamed up on ‘One Last Try’. Heavy driven rhythms with synth melodies alongside a catchy, meaningful vocal make it a powerful festival track with plenty of raw emotion in it.
Eleganto: ‘’I made the main idea during one sleepless night, I felt so inspired and was so happy with the result. After this, I polished up the main idea and sent it to Rhode. I reached out to her after hearing her song called ‘I need a break’ and I was instantly certain that she was the one for the song. Rhode matched the melody and song intention perfectly, adding new ideas and uniqueness too. We knew STMPD RCRDS was the perfect home for this song, and were very pleased that the team there liked it too.’’
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Ella Vos- Salty
“Salty,” the new song from acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Ella Vos featuring Tei Shi is out now—listen/share here. The track is taken from her forthcoming album, SUPERGLUE, set for release on March 3; pre-save/pre-order here.
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Emalkay, The Others, Subscape- Berserker
The UK bass legends Emalkay, The Others and Subscape are back with Berserker – the second track off of their forthcoming EP. Nostalgia is making a massive comeback and Berserker has that classic old school dubstep sound reminiscent of the days of UKF YouTube and underground raves. Full EP out in March. The track follows January’s “Inside My Hide,” and reinvigorates the excitement and allure behind these figureheads in the global bass music scene.
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Five Fingers Of Funk- We Were Big In The Nineties
On May 5, Portland-based hip-hop band Five Fingers of Funk will release Portland Say It Again on Kill Rock Stars (pre-order). The album marks the band’s first release with the orginal members since 1998. The 10 song album documents the ironies of being a grown up in the young man’s game of hip hop. Listeners are treated to a return to the funk including the Fingers three-piece horn section and DJ Chillest Illest on the mic and turntables. Also featured are guest appearances from Cool Nutz, Jumbo (of the Lifesavas), Bosko, and Dres from Black Sheep.
The band is sharing the “We Were Big In The Nineties” the first single to be released from Portland Say It Again and its accompanying video.
Floorplan- We Give Thee Honor / Makes Me Wanna
Robert and Lyric Hood return as Floorplan to Classic Music Company with another double-track release of divine house. Opening with ‘We Give Thee Honor’, a high energy cut teased during their set at Nuits Sonores festival in Lyon which quickly caught the attention of Classic label boss Luke Solomon. As syncopated organ stabs are juxtaposed with a wild vocal loop and unpredictable gospel interjections, the record creates the unique energy of worship in full flow.
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Flume- Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan
Grammy-winning electronic music titan Flume unveils a surprise package of unheard music from the last decade today—listen to Things Don’t Always Go The Way You Plan here. The release marks ten years since Flume’s self-titled debut 2012’s Flume launched the now-iconic producer and his signature sound into the stratosphere, with billions of streams worldwide and Platinum sales in multiple countries.
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Francis Mercier- Kamili
Haitian producer/DJ Francis Mercier released ‘Kamili’ via Higher Ground, an ambitious dance track highlighting the talent and experiences of his African collaborators. ‘Kamili’ features production by Zimbabwe’s pioneering producer/DJ Nitefreak and Swahilian vocals by accomplished Kenyan percussionist, performer, and teacher, Idd Aziz.
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Franklin Jonas- Cocaine
Rising artist Franklin Jonas makes his debut today with first ever track “Cocaine”—listen here. The new single, written and produced with Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers, Weezer, Skizzy Mars), is out now on Pizzaslime Records (via Mad Decent) with an accompanying video directed by Henry Kornaros (Jay Z, Kevin Hart, Kaia Gerber)—watch here.
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Get Lost Miami
A staple of the underground and champion of the avant garde, Damian Lazarus’ Get Lost Miami serves as a playground for those in pursuit of full sensory immersion. A 24 hour long journey in sound, Get Lost tests the limits of even the most hardcore party people and challenges the ever commercialized Music Week programming. This year Get Lost will return to Factory Town in Hialeah to host 90+ artists spread across seven stages, creating a mad circus experience in celebration of twenty years of Lazarus’ seminal Crosstown Rebels label.
GG Magree- Be Careful What You Say
Following her Spotify Singles and most personal project to date, ‘Dichotomy,’ Australian breakout artist and producer GG Magree returns to Monstercat today with the passionate rock single, “Be Careful What You Say.” Working alongside musician and producer Grabbitz, the record showcases the rocktronic evolution of her sound, leading with heavy-hitting guitar riffs and mesmerizing vocals. Rife with angsty lyricism reflecting the journey of becoming a powerful force amidst a breakup, her vulnerability and authenticity are on full display as she reminds listeners to use pain as fuel to reach their highest potential – and setting the trappings of a compelling anti-Valentine’s anthem.
Stream HERE
Giolí & Assia- #DiesisLive
Globally-adored duo Giolí & Assia have unveiled their first #DiesisLive of the new year, filmed at the magnificent Segesta Temple in Sicily, Italy.
A location that has been on their radar for the best part of a year, the prolific pair were finally able to secure the stunning Segesta Temple and prove that good things come to those who wait. Just twenty minutes from their hometown, the archaeological park provides the perfect backdrop for another of the duo’s raw performances.
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Gl0bal- Judgement Day
UK-bred, British Columbia-based, genre-bending producer Gl0bal refuses to be put into a box, having made a name for himself in the bass scene with a sonically diverse catalog that consists of an assortment of trap, bass, and dubstep. Known for seamlessly blending electronic worlds, he has earned the support from industry heavy-weights such as DJ Snake, Tiësto, Hardwell, The Chainsmokers, and Major Lazer; releases through influential Flux Pavilion imprint Circus Records and Excision’s Subsidia Records; performance slots at festivals such as Lost Lands; and a nomination for Electronic and Artist Of The Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards.
Now, Gl0bal releases his debut album Judgement Day – an eight-track journey that expands the producer’s artistic scope even further and displays electronic music’s powerful storytelling potential. This LP is a comprehensive glimpse into Gl0bal’s artistry and craft, an extensive experience that showcases Gl0bal’s technical mastery and irresistible bass sensibilities. It also contains a narrative that chronicles themes of regret, accountability, and facing one’s past in order to move forward – a bevy of thought-provoking messages melded inside trunk-rattling bangers.
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Gold Fang- Mi Nuh Like
Trinidad-born, Eora-based artist Gold Fang has today announced the release of his debut mixtape, SMOOVE KILLA, out via NLV Records this March 24. With the news, the burgeoning vocalist has shared his latest visual cut for the single ‘Mi Nuh Like‘.
LISTEN + WATCH HERE + PRE-SAVE SMOOVE KILLA HERE.
Grant Summerland- Unnatural History EP
A return after three years of silence, Grant Summerland’s Unnatural History EP, the second release from the California musician, marks a reintroduction to the Grant Summerland project. Written and performed entirely by Grant and recorded in Portland with newcomer producer Joel Lane, the 5-track project pays homage to the past 30 years of indie rock and punk music. Influences range from artists such as Mitski, Phoebe Bridgers, and IDLES to artists such as Cymbals Eat Guitars, Weezer, and Prince Daddy & The Hyena. A combination of anthems and introspective ballads, the EP seeks to build and expand on key themes seen in Grant’s debut 2020 release Bigfoot Museum – namely growing up in the contemporary world and facing the passage of time head on. This EP comes as Grant, along with his Portland, OR based live band Grant & The Summerlands, aims to take the next step on their musical journey by expanding their live show repertoire with a DIY west coast scheduled for Spring 2023.
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HoneyLuv & Harry Romero- Inside My Mind
Female producer/DJ HoneyLuv and house heavyweight Harry Romero team up for ‘Inside My Mind’ out now via Bambossa Records.
Stream HERE
Human Potential- Hoosi, No!
Hoosi, No! is the fifth release by Human Potential, the solo designation of Andrew Becker – an award-winning filmmaker and former drummer for Dischord Records band, Medications and Brooklyn No Wave band, Screens.
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JORDI UP LATE- PUNX feat. Wyatt Thunder
Following the recent release of her latest single, “TO BE YOUR FRIEND,” 26-year-old LA-based electropop artist & producer JORDI UP LATE returns with another brand new single entitled “PUNX,” a collaboration with Wyatt Thunder.
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iyla- Appetite For Disaster
Rising star, iyla returns today with her brand-new EP, Appetite For Disaster, out now via 3T Entertainment/Astra Velum/EMPIRE. The 7-track EP features previously released tracks, ‘Sad Bitch Bad Bitch,’ ‘2LATE,’ ‘F.O.H.,’ ‘Lost Me” (feat. Benny The Butcher) and the anthemic focus single, ‘Impala’featuring Los Angeles-based rapper Symba. All tracks were written by iyla and produced by her longtime collaborator, Kadis.
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Jad Fair & Kramer- I Killed The Monster
Now marks the arrival of Shimmy-Disc‘s first-time vinyl release of I Killed The Monster, an 11-track compilation of songs written by the celebrated American music legend, Daniel Johnston, whose classic LPs 1990 and Artistic Vice were produced by Kramer — the former at his legendary Noise New York recording studio and the latter at Daniel’s home in West Virginia — and released on Shimmy-Disc in 1990 and 1991, respectively.
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John Summit- In Chicago (Danny Avila Remix)
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Julian Jordan – Losing My Head
Julian Jordan is back with his new track ‘Losing My Head’, and the Dutch DJ/producer has enlisted an Australian writing team to craft a fresh, commercial sound that appeals to a wider audience. After releasing club bangers like ‘The Bass’, ‘Vibe’, and his ‘Hyper House EP’ for the past 1,5 years, he is now ready to treat his fans with something different. With this crossover, Jordan fuses his hard-hitting electro house sounds with more tech house/bass house vibes for an entertaining blend of energy and accessibility. ‘Losing My Head’ is the perfect combination of Julian Jordan’s signature style and a more commercial, mainstream sound – highlighting his inexhaustible talent for crafting top-notch dance music. Get ready to lose yourself on the dancefloor with this one.
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KID MOXIE & NINA- Lust
While physically thousands of miles apart, the partnership between Greek pop artist KID MOXIE and German pop artist NINA came organically. Upon connecting, it was instantly clear the two were “synth sisters” destined to make music together. The result is a 5-track EP collection titled Lust set for release on March 24 via Italians Do It Better. The title track “Lust” is out today (2/10) alongside an edgy and seductive neo-noir music visual shot in Athens by director Paige Von Bank.
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Laura Jane Grace Tour
Emmy-nominated artist, author, activist and musician Laura Jane Grace is excited to announce her upcoming U.S. appearances for April/May 2023. Combining solo headline shows with performances supporting Frank Turner and The Interrupters on their upcoming North American co-headline tour, Grace’s run will begin on April 5 in Columbia, MO and visit markets such as Atlanta, GA on April 11, Orlando, FL on April 15, Charlotte, NC on April 22, Nashville, TN on April 28, Chicago, IL on April 30, New York, NY on May 12, and culminate in an appearance at The Stone Pony Summer Stage in Asbury Park, NJ on May 13.
April 5th — Columbia, MO — Blue Note *
April 6th — Kansas City, MO — Knuckleheads Saloon *
April 7th — Little Rock, AR — White Water Tavern *
April 8th — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall, 1884 Lounge *
April 11th — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade, Purgatory Stage *
April 12th — Tallahassee, FL — 926 Bar and Grill *
April 14th — Gainesville, FL — High Dive *
April 15th — Orlando, FL — The Social *
April 16th — St. Petersburg, FL — The Floridian *
April 18th — Fort Lauderdale, FL — Culture Room *
April 19th — Jacksonville, FL — Jack Rabbits *
April 21st — Winston Salem, NC — The Ramkat *
April 22nd — Charlotte, NC — Neighborhood Theatre *
April 23rd — Charleston, SC — Charleston Pour House *
April 25th — Asheville, NC — Salvage Station *
April 26th — Chattanooga, TN — Barrelhouse Ballroom *
April 28th — Nashville, TN — Third Man Records, Blue Room *
April 29th — Louisville, KY — Zanzabar *
April 30th — Chicago, IL — House of Blues (w/ The Interrupters)
May 7th — Boston, MA — MGM Music Hall at Fenway ^
May 9th — Harrisburg, PA — Club XL Live (w/ Frank Turner)
May 11th — Portland, ME — Aura *
May 12th — New York, NY — The Rooftop at Pier 17 ^
May 13th — Asbury Park, NJ — Stone Pony Summer Stage ^
* — headline show with support from Weakened Friends
^ — supporting Frank Turner, The Interrupters
LUM!X & Gabry Ponte- Forget You (feat. Alida)
Reuniting for their 4th collaboration, LUM!X and Gabry Ponte bring infectious energy to dance floor hit Forget You (feat. Alida) via Spinnin’ Records.
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Madison Cunningham Grammy Win
After premiering the instrumental version of the track in front of a frenzied crowd at the Tomorrowland mainstage last summer, Matisse & Sadko are now releasing the full version of ‘Aferglow’, completed with vocals from Michel Zitron. Wanting to add a bit of a melancholic and pensive mood to their discography before the start of the ‘22 summer, ‘Afterglow’ perfectly fits that description while not compromising on the dynamic nature of the track. Michel Zitron’s vocals proved to be the cherry on top.
Matisse & Sadko: ‘’We knew that Michel’s vocals would fit perfectly with the track. Michel’s vision of music is close to ours and we’re very happy to have him on board for this one.’’
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NEWSKI- Chemicals
On April 7, NEWSKI will release his latest full-length album Friend Rock (pre-order). The album follows Newski’s acclaimed album and bookIt’s Hard to be a Person: defeating anxiety, surviving the world, and having more fun.
Now, NEWSKI is sharing “Chemicals” the first single be released from Friend Rock.
Nitepunk- Too Hot To Touch
One More Time Ibiza
Are you ready to go back? Waaaay back? Well strap in for the ride because after the success of their retro-tastic one-off parties over previous years, One More Time Ibiza kicks off the Ibiza 2023 season with a huge eight-week run at Eden. Each Thursday from 11 May to 29 June, then from 31st of August to the 28th of September, the likes of Paul Oakenfold, Tall Paul, Seb Fontaine, Dave Pearce, Lange, and many other legends of the era will all lineup and tickets are on sale now.
Tickets: http://www.onemoretimeibiza.
Pabllo Vittar- Balinha de Coração’
Brazilian pop star, activist, and world-renowned drag queen Pabllo Vittar returns with a new single ‘Balinha de Coração’ featuring fellow Brazilian singer-songwriter and Grammy nominee, Anitta. The single is the focus track of Vittar’s fifth studio album, Noitada, out today via Sony Brazil/The Orchard.
Pat Benetar & Neil Giraldo Tour
Multi-platinum, chart-topping GRAMMY® Award winning duo Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo have announced more dates to their 2023 North American headlining tour. Starting on April 12 in Port Chester, NY, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will embark on 8 east coast dates before joining P!NK on select dates for her Summer Carnival Stadium Tour in July.
General on-sale for Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo’s April tour dates begins Friday, February 10 at 10am local. For more information and tickets, please visit www.benatargiraldo.com/tour.
03/09/23 – New York, NY – Love Rocks NYC Benefit – The Beacon Theatre
04/12/23 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre^
04/13/23 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount^
04/16/23 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey^
04/21/23 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center^
04/24/23 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall^
04/26/23 – St. Augustine, FL – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre^
04/27/23 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall^
04/29/23 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood^
07/31/23 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*
08/01/23 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park*
08/07/23 – Washington DC – Nationals Park*
08/10/23 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field*
08/12/23 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field*
08/14/23 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field*
10/05 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium*
^headlining
* with P!NK
Photo Ops- You Must Not Need A Friend At All
Photo Ops, the project of current LA resident Terry Price, announces his new album, Burns Bright, out on Paul Is Dead Records on Aug. 28. You can pre-order it HERE. He has also shared the first single / video, “You Must Not Need A Friend At All.” Price offers some background on the song:
“On the whole record, I was very interested in space, and the contrast being acoustic, natural sounds and instruments, and the analog synth. There is something very striking about how natural it can still seem – processing the loss of a relationship, from indoors, looking outside, allowing myself to feel the loss and the passing of anger into an honest grief and complaint of what is left.” -Terry Price / Photo Ops
Stream HERE
Phyphr- Reaction
Guitarist/producer Phyphr is one of Denver’s most hotly-tipped talents, making waves with his electro-soul stylings and funky, electronic songwriting. Dedicated to inspiring his listeners, the artist has a DIY, self-produced ethos that’s intrinsic to his artistic expression and messaging: for Phyphr, everyone should be empowered to find their passion and make positive change for themselves and the world.
Now, Phyphr releases “Reaction,” a hip-hop-infused electronic cut that stays true to the LP’s central message. In touch with the song’s repeated refrain –“every action causes a reaction” – the song elicits a perpetual call-and-response, both sonically and thematically. The track complements its lyrics with production elements that subside just to give way to new ones, asking the listener to think for themselves: “Will you cause a reaction?”
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RAYE- My 21st Century Blues
One of the UK’s most exciting musical talents, RAYE, has released her highly anticipated new album My 21st Century Blues, with the news just in of her placement as Feature Album on triple j.
Stream HERE
Relentless Beats
Relentless Beats, widely recognized as one of the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoters, has announced its February schedule of events. Wrapping up a huge 2022 with such events as PHXLIGHTS: Altered Orbit, Deadbeats Arizona, BTSM: Once Upon A Time In Cyberworld, Under Construction: Chris Lake b2b FisherFlume, Slander The Thrive Tour, $uicideboy$ – Grey Day Tour, Goldrush: Neon Dress, and Decadence Arizona: Ancient Future, Relentless Beats is increasing its presence in a major way..
SCHEDULE: 08-Feb: Suits & Sneakers featuring Rick Ross
Venue: W Scottsdale (Scottsdale)
Venue: Maya Day & Nightclub (Scottsdale)
RIZ LA VIE- Haven
Los Angeles-based alt-pop musician RIZ LA VIE shares his highly anticipated debut album Haven out everywhere now including a limited run on vinyl. Alongside the release, LA VIE shares the album’s title track with an accompanying video. Plus, RIZ LA VIE will hit the road across North America this spring on The World Could Be A Haven Tour beginning tonight in Phoenix, AZ with support from Johan Lenox and Ayleen Valentine. Tickets are on sale now, along with brand new merch.
Stream HERE
Shy martin- late night thoughts
Rising Swedish pop act shy martin (Sara Hjellström) unveils the May 19 release date of her debut album latenightthoughts and releases the project’s title track and its accompanying lyric video –
Skyler Gray- Love The Way You Lie
Grammy-nominated songwriter Skylar Grey is re-releasing a stripped-down solo version of the Diamond-Certified hit single she penned “Love The Way You Lie”.
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STAR SEED & Nytrix- It’s Just You
STAR SEED and Nytrix release their new single “It’s Just You” on Lost In Dreams Records.
Sultan & Shepard- Zima
The fourth and final single “Zima” from Sultan & Shepard’s upcoming album ‘Forever, Now’ features melancholic alt-pop electronica producer and performer Delhia de France best known for her 2022 track “Home”.
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Supreme Beings of Leisure- 22
This past summer, Supreme Beings of Leisure (SBL)—consisting of original members Geri Soriano, Ramin Sakurai and Rick Torres—reintroduced themselves after a 14-year hiatus with “Full Circle” followed by singles “Contender” and “Body.” Now the band who is synonymous with retro-future West Coast Chill vibe, a sound they helped create in the heyday of trip-hop and mid-tempo electronica at the turn of the century, are preparing for the release of their fourth studio album 22 on February 10, 2023.
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Taleen Kali- Crusher
“‘Crusher’ is our ultimate shoegaze love song. You ever crush so hard you’ve been brought to your knees? This song is about all those impossible feelings, taking inspiration from some of the greats: Chapterhouse, Lush, Ride, and Curve. This song has always been our band favorite and it features a guitar solo from Jeff Schroeder of Smashing Pumpkins so we’ve been saving the best for last…” -Taleen Kali
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The Garden Party Leeds
The Garden Party is Leeds longest running and most essential electronic music soiree. It is back for another legendary weekender across Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May at the newly launched Canvas Yard. Now featuring a brand new third stage, the likes of Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana all play. Get your tickets for this world class two day inner city escape now at https://www.gardenpartyleeds.com/ because they are guaranteed to sell out.
The Indiigo Child- Come Back To Me
San Francisco-based producer Daniel Knott – alias The Indiigo Child – is kicking off the year with a highly-danceable slice of feel-good house. His latest, “Come Back To Me,” introduces a new side to the blossoming talent, who saw success in 2022 with this indie-electronic cut with Lynett Nayade, “Say It’s Alright.” His latest offering explores feelings of lost love and failed relationships wrapped into a dancefloor-primed production. “Come Back To Me” is out now across all platforms.
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Tove Lo- Borderline
With her SOLD OUT 2023 North American DIRT FEMME TOUR currently underway, internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum selling, GRAMMY® nominated artist Tove Lo returns today with ‘Borderline,’ her first release since last year’s critically acclaimed, fifth-studio album DIRT FEMME.
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Unitea Rewards
Collaborating with acts from all corners of the dance floor, Unitea’s exclusive line of Augmented Reality rewards that galvanize users to express their fandom.
- Claude VonStroke: Fans of Claude VonStroke’s venerable imprint Dirtybird can gain access to a 3D animation of the label’s egg logo hatching into an adorable, impeccably dressed bird cartoon
- Said The Sky: The renowned Denver-based, emotive electronic musician unveils a special rotating cloud animation with the artist’s logo embedded onto the design
- Yung Bae: Users can sport future funk pioneer Yung Bae’s signature bucket hat
- Ravenscoon: Bass-maestro Ravenscoon unleashes an intricate 3D virtual emblem displaying the producer’s singular logo
- Kendoll: Collect an exclusive 3D mask displaying bass-house virtuoso Kendoll’s striking smiley-face logo
- Codes: Funky house producer Codes shares his hallmark look, with a collectible virtual flat-brimmed hat
- Bear Grillz: Future-bass maestro Bear Grillz offers up a striking, 3D bear mask
- Sunsquabi: Pick up a fiery bird emblem from the iconic jamtronica band’s recently-released Arise LP
- DJ Diesel: Put on DJ Diesel’s virtual, roaring gorilla head, a token that aligns with the DJ’s raucous sets
- Deorro: Superstar DJ/producer Deorro offers up an elegant rose that can be perched in your ear
warner case & Bhaskar- do my own thing
Breakout house producer warner case and Brazil’s leading electronic tastemaker Bhaskar signed to Monstercat today, joining forces for their anticipated first collaboration, “do my own thing.” With a mesmerizing blend of their distinct stylings, the moody pads, addictive groove, and sultry bassline have all the makings of a dancefloor heater set to draw crowds this festival season. While Bhaskar laid the track’s foundation, the lyricism reflects warner case’s journey to self-confidence, reminding listeners to embrace their unique individual path in a world of unhealthy comparison. Fans can look forward to hearing the new record live from Bhaskar at EDC Mexico this month, as well as warner case when he opens for Flight Facilities at 1015 Folsom in San Francisco.
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