January 29th Weekly Roundup Feature
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1300- Steve Jobs feat. Kwame
Following their global feature in the NME 100 for 2023, thriving Korean-Australian rap phenomenon 1300 enter the new year with their latest release, ‘Steve Jobs ft. Kwame’.
All Day I Dream Winter Sampler V
Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream imprint has released Winter Sampler V, their annual VA featuring 12 selections from the likes of Double Touch, Limara & Dimitri Nakov, Fulltone, Arina Mur & Fluida, and more. It is available digitally, and as a vinyl set.
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Amidy- Love You Enough
Annabel Lee- Los Angeles
Los Angeles-based alt-rocker Annabel Lee announces her debut album Mother’s Hammer due out March 8, and available for pre-order now. A limited run on vinyl will be available exclusively at the official album release show on March 25 at LA’s Moroccan Lounge with tickets on sale now here. Alongside the announcement, Lee shares the powerful final single of the project, “Los Angeles” out everywhere now. The most delicate and heart-wrenching song on the forthcoming LP, “Los Angeles” is the comfort to which every hopeless creative can empathetically cry along. With a pulsating soundscape like an unstable heartbeat, the track lifts and falls as a trepid exhale.
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Baaba Maal- Agreement
Baaba Maal’s [BA-ba Marl] daring and dazzling new album, Being, will be released on March 31st, 2023.
This week sees the release of his beautiful new song “Agreement,” the fourth track on Being. The hypnotic, looping track emerges from a riff played by Barou Sall, a Hoddu master and long time Baaba Maal collaborator. This traditional Senegalese instrument which prefigures the banjo accompanies Baaba’s pure, searching vocal, backed by Mamadou Sarr’s delicate percussion. Production from Johan Hugo treads a magical line between ancient and modern, following Baaba’s ongoing musical quest to discover where the past meets the future and old becomes new. As ever, the song is about making musical, cultural and emotional connections. The track premiered yesterday on NPR’s All Songs Considered.
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Beatport News
Beatport, the global leader in music for DJs, producers, and their fans, today announced the Beatport Next Class of 2023. Beatport has a proud history of helping grow the careers of up-and-coming dance music artists. First launched in 2021, Beatport’s accelerator program for emerging artists, Beatport Next, has given numerous acts a significant career boost, providing them with the promotional tools they need to amplify their sound and introduce them to audiences worldwide.
More information on Beatport Next can be found here.
The Beatport Next playlist can be streamed here.
Buzz Junior- Circulate
Buzz Junior returns to Gravitas Recordings on January 27th with a heavy EP we can’t wait to share with the world. Recently being featured on Insomniac Radio and winning the Nocturnal Wonderland DJ / Producer Competition, we are very excited to share his latest work. Circulate EP features Gallium, Aych and Snxxz3 collaborations ready for the big festival sound systems, bridging the gap between modern festival bass music and bouncy trap.
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Caroline Polachek- Welcome To My Island (Charli XCX and George Daniel, PVA Remixes)
Caroline Polachek continues to tease the arrival of her impending avant-pop masterpiece, Desire, I Want To Turn Into You LP out February 14, with two new remixes for her latest single ‘Welcome To My Island‘, including a collaboration from music royalty Charli XCX and the 1975’s George Daniel and a second from the genre-bending, UK dance trio PVA.
LISTEN TO THE REMIXES HERE + PRE-SAVE / PRE-ORDER DIWTTIY HERE.
City Splash
One-day Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeats celebration City Splash adds a next wave to its line-up with some more mouthwatering additions for Brockwell Park on Monday May 29th 2023. These latest acts include Max Romeo on his last ever UK Tour, plus the fast-rising one to watch that is Uncle Waffles, Donae’o, Lutan Fyah, Jah Youth, Juls and Twinkle Brothers. These come on top of the likes of Chronixx, Koffee, Shenseea, Skillibeng, Gyakie, Stylo G, Jah9 and Ayra Starr who along with tens more will play across seven special stages.
For tickets, head to city-splash.com.
C M Talkington- Two Steps feat. Renée Zellweger
Now, marks the announcement of C M Talkington‘s latest work, an LP entitled Texas Radio, due March 17, 2023 via Birs Recordings. To kick off the record cycle, he has shared the record’s first single, “Two Steps,” featuring vocals from Renée Zellweger.
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Daydream Review- Have You Found What You’re Looking For?
Chicago-based psych-pop multi-instrumentalist Elijah Montez, the frontman and sole songwriter of Daydream Review announces his kaleidoscopic debut LP Leisure due out April 7 and available to pre-order now via Side Hustle Records. Alongside the announcement comes the release of the project’s first single, “Have You Found What You’re Looking For?” out everywhere now. The track premiered exclusively via FLOOD Magazine who wrote, “Daydream Review have specialized, so far, in crafting mellow, mirage-like songs,” adding, “For a song that loosely revolves around capitalism-induced dread, the final cut is pretty groovy,” specifically about the latest release.
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Dimensions
Memories from a historic 10th anniversary are still etched into the minds of all who attended, but today Dimensions looks forward to summer 2023. Croatia’s most forward thinking festival is back at new and already much loved home The Garden Resort in Tisno from August 31st – September 4th with another untouchable mix of cult stars, pioneering legends and new school talents as well as the famous boat and label parties, live sets, back-to-back exclusives, debuts and much more.
For full information and tickets, head to www.dimensionsfestival.com.
Dirtybird
Dirtybird Records shares a collection of remix highlights from their catalog with ‘Dirtybird Scrambled’, out now.
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DJ Hardwell & Maddix- Take Me Away Again
Legendary DJ Hardwell teams up with Dutch phenomenon Maddix to spread retro video game magic on a rework of classic 4 Strings Eurodance track ‘Take Me Away Again’ via Spinnin’ Records.
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DNMO- Together
Breakout British producer DNMO today joined the Monstercat roster, bringing his retro drum & bass single “Together” to the label. Exploring analogue stylings with his Prophet and Juno synths, the nostalgia runs high as he leans into vintage keys and otherworldly atmospheric melodies. The last few years have seen DNMO take his skills from the decks to the kitchen, digging deeper into his passion for cooking between tour stops and releases. Determined to bridge both worlds in this next chapter, he’ll embark on a mission to create unique audio-culinary experiences for music fans and food lovers alike.
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Eliminate & PEEKABOO- Quickness
Eliminate and PEEKABOO team up on new single “Quickness” for Bassrush Records.
Fedde Le Grand- I Used To Think
After a defining career that spans decades. World renowned international DJ and producer Fedde Le Grand has launched his first ever run of merchandise. Considered one of the most influential figures in the fast evolving genre of house music, Fedde has dropped a strictly limited edition run of wearables. In tandem with this news that is sure to please fans, Fedde Le Grand and Melo.Kids join forces once again for a striking new offering, ‘I Used To Think’. Fedde Le Grand and Melo.Kids tapped singer and songwriter Mila Falls for vocal duty for the stunning record, best-known for her collaborative hit ‘Put It On Me’ with NOTION and Holy Goof. Blending each artist’s signature sonic elements and beloved sound design, the house-doused tune alongside Fall’s catchy vocals cascades into a captivating production. Finding a home on Sony Music’s dance music derivative, ‘I Used To Think’ is due for release January 20 via NITRON music, with Fedde’s own merchandise line launching shortly after on January 23.
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Genish – Like A Dream
2023 carries on the vibrant energy of 2022 for TAU, as they unleash the first release of the year with Like A Dream by Israeli artist Genish. Hailing from Tel Aviv, Genish embodies that funky Middle Eastern spirit, combining a global outlook with local influences to create a spellbinding sound. His music has been signed to labels such as Multi Culti and Blue Shadow among others and his exemplary skills are showcased on this two-track release, full of freshness.
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G. Finesse- No Games
Hip-hop artist G. Finesse is one of the hardest working rappers in the game. Coming out of the eastside of Columbus, Ohio, G. Finesse earned local legend status in his city through electrifying performances, meticulous flows, and cutting lyricism.
Now, G. Finesse is continuing his tear as he revs up towards his debut album, East Side Pain: a hard-hitting, potent exploration of the rapper’s life story and gained wisdom. Listeners got their first tastes of East Side Pain with singles “Keep The Fame (feat. Kim Dawson)” and “We Gon’ Make It” – two tracks with immaculate, layered production, masterful, cutting wordplay, and live instrumentation from the likes of Pretty Lights Live Band and Break Science keyboardist Borahm Lee, Tauk drummer Isaac Teel, SunSquabi-bassist Josh Fairman, and more.
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Ghost Love- Mourners Disco
“Mourners Disco” is the lead single from Ghost Love’s first self-produced upcoming album Mourners Disco. Vocalist David Rancourt says: “The song deals with the pain of loss and grief after my mother passed away but also the desire to transcend the pain and to keep dancing and celebrating her life through it. She supported me when I came out as queer and showed me to navigate difficult times in my life so really the song is a tribute to her strength and guidance. It also speaks to the desire to sometimes hold on to the pain or grief as it is the only feeling that sometimes reminds us of the person that we have lost.”
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HEVI LEVI- Mad World
Riding high off the back of one of his most prolific years to date, internationally celebrated DJ, producer and Joy Records label boss HEVI LEVI now looks to inaugurate 2023 with a worthy charitable musical initiative, as he unveils his latest multi-faceted project, Mad World.
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Hunter Daily- Before It Falls Apart Live
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Hunter Daily shares a live video performance of her single “Before It Falls Apart,” the newest and final out of three videos in a series entitled the Canyon Sessions. Earlier this month, she shared a live video performance of her debut single, “Die In LA,” and last week, a performance of “Skeleton Key.”
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Jan Blomqvist- Carry On (Adana Twins Remix)
Having returned from one of their most successful tours of India to date, Hamburg-based production duo Adana Twins now unveil their first piece of studio output of the New Year, as they deliver an official remix for Jan Blomqvist’s much-loved 2022 vocal single, Carry On – out now via Armada Music.
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Jickow- Nòstra Dòna De La Gàrdia
Jickow is back on the release radar, ringing in the new year with yet another mesmeric new offering; the two-track ‘Nòstra Dòna De La Gàrdia’ EP. Returning after a highly fruitful 2022 packed with a slew of original productions, which included debut opuses for Family Piknik and BluFin Records, Jickow now readies himself for his Olympe imprint’s first record of the year, featuring a stunning remix courtesy of the legendary Nick Muir. Hitting the ground running in 2023, the ‘Nòstra Dòna De La Gàrdia’ EP is out now across all streaming platforms.
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Joe Henry- All The Eyes Can See
Three-time Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Joe Henry has just released his latest work All The Eye Can See. Henry, who also took upon the role as producer, recorded his most personal album to-date in the comfort of his home. A video of the artist performing the song “Karen Dalton” at his home studio gives an insight of this process.
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John Henry- Wanna Dance
Following a huge 2022 Max Styler delivers the first release of the year for John Summit’s Off The Grid imprint with his two-track EP ‘Wanna Dance’. Kicking off with the title track, a chugging bassline, hazy synths, and a hypnotic vocal loop work together for a polished dancefloor cut teased by Max at his shows across the States. Taking things tougher and a little darker, ‘Rock The House’ made in collaboration with FRANCO BA, with its ferocious bass, hyped-up hooks, and restless energy captures the energy of a club in full flow. The follow-up to Max’s huge label debut ‘Resist’, these two rave-ready cuts hint at the exciting things to come for Off The Grid in 2023.
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Junior Sanchez- Hit It
Prolific US producer Junior Sanchez returns to Defected with ‘Hit It’, featuring LA-based artist and recent Moodymann collaborator NEZ. With Sanchez’s music heavily influenced by the underground house scene of NYC that brings together marginalized communities, synthesizing Latin rhythms with heavy four-on-the-floor beats, ‘Hit It’ is a perfect demonstration of this sonic aesthetic. At its peak this dancefloor cut becomes busy in the best possible way, bursting with energy thanks to Sanchez’s dense production and NEZ’s dynamic vocals.
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Juuku- Moonlight (feat. Gianni Taylor)
Hotly tipped as one of the most promising names on the electronic music scene, DJ/Producer/Multimedia Artist Juuku kicks off 2023 by announcing he’s signed to Dim Mak Records. This new partnership will yield the incredible ‘Lavender Dreams and Scarlett Nightmares’ EP which is set for release this spring. The first sample of what’s to come arrives via the EP’s first single, “Moonlight (feat. Gianni Taylor),” available on January 27. Fans will have the opportunity to experience Juuku’s much-talked-about live set (in addition to curating the music, the artist creates all visuals) when he joins Steve Aoki for select dates on the Dim Mak honcho’s HiROQUEST: Genesis Tour this winter. No doubt Juuku’s performances will be packed with music from the EP and you don’t want to miss it!
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Kimbra- A Reckoning
Two-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Kimbra releases her latest album, A Reckoning out now via Inertia / [PIAS]. Accompanying the release is the music video for ‘foolish thinking‘.
San Diego native Knock2 is swinging back over to his second home on the NIGHTMODE imprint with his new 6-track ‘ROOM202′ EP, which draws inspiration from grunge warehouse rave, 2010’s electro and early electronic pop music. “Rock Ur World” is the closing track from the package, teaming up with emerging vocalist Fussy on a melodic-leaning house number that pairs a lush falsetto topline with glimmering synth leads, elastic basslines,four-on-the-floor drums, squelchy melodies, and feel-good energy to send the EP off on a high note. His previous singles “gettin hott” and “Make U SWEAT!” will be bundled onto the package.
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Levi Evans- You I Think Of
Multi-talented 23-year-old Irish/American alternative artist Levi Evans is excited to present his latest single titled “You I Think Of.” Produced by and featuring a guest appearance by the Dublin-based artist CHAMELEON, “You I Think Of” is an offering of sentimental and yearning indie that details the process of drifting apart from someone you love. The single is the latest addition in a string of impressive releases showcasing various genres, most notably “Lay Low,” which gained the young songwriter his most editorial playlisting to date, spins on SiriusXM’s Alt Nation, and a mention with Billboard as an Artist to Watch.
Watch the music video for “You I Think Of” on YouTube HERE and stream the track on Spotify HERE.
Malarkey & GotLucky – Supafly
Malarkey & GotLucky linked up after Malarkey was dropping GotLucky’s ‘Can You Feel It’ across the globe on tour. Sending some ideas back and forth it wasn’t long until ‘Supafly’ was born. The track captures real soul and old school vibes while both artists’ signature sounds still shine through.
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Manic Focus- You Do You
Denver-based producer Manic Focus has many tricks up his sleeve. As a trained magician and seasoned electronic music veteran, the artist has learned how to execute seemingly impossible acts, translating his sleight-of-hand wizardry into vibrant, genre-defying soundscapes.
Listeners can get their first taste of Never Not Blue with the album’s lead single, “You Do You,” an epic bass-infused cut that introduces this new Manic Focus era in explosive fashion. Melding blues melodies with hip-hop beats and dubstep wubs, “You Do You” showcases Manic Focus’ endlessly versatile skillset.
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Maita- Honey, Have I Lost It All? (Acoustic Version)
Acclaimed Portland-based songwriter Maita and Kill Rock Stars excited to announce the Friday, February 17 release of Loneliness, an acoustic version of the 2022 album, I Just Want To Be Wild For You (pre-order/pre-save HERE). Today Maita released “Honey, Have I Lost It All?” (acoustic version) the first single to be lifted from the upcoming album.
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Maraschino- Angelface
In the mid-80s, Maraschino might be the spunky Susan, desperately seeking love in a loveless town or the carefree Nikki Finn (from Who’s That Girl?), accused of murdering her boyfriend but somehow finding a rollicking adventure out of it. Actually, Madonna is a good place to start with Maraschino, the brainchild of Piper Durabo, the bloodied but unbowed LA cult figure—think Eve Babitz with a synthesizer—whose music weaves the strange tales of an unfiltered outsider popstar arch-hero in the midst of societal collapse.
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Martin Garrix ADE
With 2022 just behind him, Martin Garrix is already fully gearing up for 2023, and today he officially announces the return of his spectacular Amsterdam Dance Event shows on October 20th and 21st, 2023 in the RAI Amsterdam.
Tickets HERE
Mau P- Gimme That Bounce
Dutch underground export Mau P became a household name across international dance floors last summer with his debut single “Drugs From Amsterdam,” amassing millions of streams and subsequently receiving a techno rework from Reinier Zonneveld. The record was named one of Billboard Dance’s Top 50 Dance Tracks of 2022, charted in the Top 10 in 25 countries, and went on to become Beatport’s 7th highest-selling track of 2022.
Now, the hotly-tipped DJ/producer/singer-songwriter makes his Insomniac Records debut with his long-awaited sophomore single “Gimme That Bounce.” Filled to the brim with vivid sonic details, “Gimme That Bounce” imbues its immersive soundscape with deep, trunk-rattling bass, playful textures, and heatracing tech-house grooves.
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Modapit- Dancing
Anonymity has long been an intriguing element of electronic music culture, but few artists have pushed the boundaries quite like newly-minted producer Modapit – an enigmatic artist emerging from the shadows of underground dance music. Shrouded in their signature fishnet veil, Modapit’s secrecy allows listeners to look beyond the artist and directly at what the artist wants to present: the juxtaposition between a gothic, edgy streetwear look and euphoric, swirling pop-electronic sounds. By removing the ‘ego’ of the artist, fans fully immerse themselves into Modapit’s disparate, fashion-forward multiverse.
Modapit is giving listeners their first taste of the album with lead single, “Dancing,” a jubilant yet brooding track that translates the emotion of The Weeknd’s latest album, Dawn FM, into a dance-fueled rave experience. Blending pop euphoria with driving deep house grooves and techno synths, “Dancing” delivers Modapit’s characteristic pop-electronic catharsis.
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Modern Tales- Monster
Swedish brothers Jonas Rathsman and Franz Novotny released their first single, ‘Monster,’ under the name of Modern Tales. The duo captivated crowds with stunning live shows while supporting RÜFÜS DU SOL on tour, eventually leading to Modern Tales signing to the legendary Australian group’s label Rose Avenue.
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Nadu- What Kind Of Man
On March 3, Los Angeles-based Bangladeshi-
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Natalie Shay- The Edge
North London indie-pop singer-songwriter Natalie Shay returns with a new single entitled “The Edge,” out today via all DSPs. The track is about the painful breakdown and complete blow up of Shay’s friendship with her best friend. The songwriter confides, “This is one of my favourite songs I’ve ever released, and as the feelings are still very raw, I’m hoping to find closure in this.”
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OddKidOut- NUCLEAR
Paul van Dyk- VENTURE X
Coinciding with this February’s launch of his new VENTURE X live event concept, music icon Paul van Dyk is pleased to present a new single of the same name. Available now, January 27, on VANDIT Alternative, “VENTURE X” sees van Dyk team up with some of his favorite producers at the moment, Beatport Progressive House chart-topping Weekend Heroes and singer/songwriter Christian Schottstaedt.
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P.O.S & anamē feat. Kyan- Lonely River
Putting his faith in the natural world around him, Deeper Tales, sees Above & Beyond’s Paavo Siljamäki reconnect with the dance floor, and himself, for his debut solo album under his P.O.S alias.
Razor Braid- Nashville, Again
Razor Braids kicked off 2023 by sharing an ode to one of their favorite cities, “Nashville, Again,” as well as a cover of Weezer’s “Buddy Holly.” Now the band is sharing the official video for “Nashville, Again” ahead of its winter / spring tour which will conclude with a homecoming show at TV Eye on March 31.
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Reckless Son- Reckless Son
Rich Bryan- Sundance Freestyle
Coming off the heels of the Sundance premiere of his first-ever feature film, the Justin Chon-directed Jamojaya, Indonesian rapper, singer, and producer Rich Brian releases a new single ‘Sundance Freestyle‘ via 88rising with an accompanying music video.
LISTEN HERE + WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE.
Ryan Farish- Skylight
Shingo Nakamura- Come Closer
Monstercat Silk veteran Shingo Nakamura returned to the label today with his nostalgic melodic house single, “Come Closer.” Reminiscent of his classic instrumental tracks, the new record combines those signature stylings with stunning piano melodies that his core fans have long asked for. The dreamy arpeggios echo with his profound atmospheric elements that have cemented him as Japan’s leading melodic house producer. The single marks an exciting new beginning for Shingo as a full-time musician, leaving his day job behind to fuel his passion.
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Simon Doty- Soulflow (feat. Ursula Rucker)
Canadian DJ and producer Simon Doty announces his debut album ‘Universal Language’. The ten-track LP will be released on Anjunadeep on the 28th of April 2023, with the first single ‘Soulflow’ (feat. Ursula Rucker) out today.
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Skip Marley Live
Two-time GRAMMY® Award nominated Skip Marley is confirmed to appear on CBS’ The Late Late Show With James Corden tonight. Tune in at 12:35 am / 11:35 pm central. His special late-night appearance comes ahead of a very special live performance set to take place at the Bob Marley One Love Experience grand opening night in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 26 at the Ovation in Hollywood. The Bob Marley One Love Experience, lasting 12 weeks, will be a multi-sensory experience showcasing never-before-seen Marley photographs and memorabilia, while immersing visitors in a journey through his life, passions, influences, and enduring legacy.
For more details go to: https://bobmarleyexp.com/
Spirit Award- Pushing Forward
On May 19, Spirit Award will release The Fear via Share It Music (pre-order). Today Spirit Award is pleased to share their new single “Pushing Forward” and it’s accompanying video which was directed by Eric Luck and the band’s Daniel Lyon. “Pushing Forward” debuted today at the Week In Pop and will be on all streaming platforms on Thursday for any playlist shares. In furtherance of Share It Music’s nonprofit mission, Spirit Award has chosen to direct an upfront donation and an ongoing portion of proceeds to MusiCares for The Fear album release.
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Strawberry Fuzz- Strongs Dr.
This past fall, Strawberry Fuzz presented Wasting My Time, a 3-song teaser produced by guitarist Alex Arias and the band themselves. Building on the reaction to 2021’s collection of raw demos, Fuzztapes Vol.1, the teaser found the band documenting their experience in the dirty underside of LA life, from sniping at the scene kids on the eastside of LA to calling out the elites of the Westside beach cities – as well as critiquing surf conditions. Consequence of Sound wrote about the title track, calling it “the work of a band completely in their element.”
Now, Strawberry Fuzz returns with the follow-up to that teaser, a full-length LP entitled Strongs Dr., out now via CandyShop Recordings. Featuring the three songs on that initial teaser, previously released singles (“No Lighter,” “Talk,” and “Sugar“), and more new tracks, Strongs Dr. is a continuation of the Cali surf-punk exhibited on their past releases, but with even more bite. Last night, the band additionally kicked off the album with sold out show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles.
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Month One Line Ups
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January 28th – In-house Release w/ Davide Squillace, Leon, William Djoko, Hypoxia and Kira (https://ra.co/events/1617293)
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Feb 4th – Eastern Electrics – line up TBA (https://ra.co/events/1628829)
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Feb 5th – Dankie Sounds (TBC)
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Feb 10th – Mamacita (https://ra.co/events/1631592)
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Feb 11th Space Ibiza w/ Todd Edwards, Heidi and James Zabiela (https://ra.co/events/1616341)
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Feb 18th Amnesia present Pyramid w/ Alan Fitzpatrick and Marco Faraone (https://ra.co/events/1630959)
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Feb 25th – Sankeys w/ Anime Edge and Dance, Del 30 and Mant https://ra.co/events/1620502
sumthin sumthin- Take Me Home
Alison Wonderland’s newly-minted imprint FMU Records continues the rapid expansion of its catalog with “Take Me Home,” the latest single from one of California’s most exciting players in bass: sumthin sumthin. “Take Me Home” marks the 3rd offering from the bubbling label since launching in December 2022, arriving on the heels of stunning tracks from Jon Casey x Dabow and Whyte Fang. Showcasing sumthin sumthin’s innate ability to blend bass, trap, and drum’n’bass elements into a certified anthem, “Take Me Home” is due for release on January 27th via FMU Records.
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Surf Mesa- City of Love
“My heart has taken its time to sit with this song for a while now. I first heard the vocal from Selah Sol in October of 2021 and I spent that same night in the studio, drawing my imagination to audio. Countless versions and revisions have been made until this one and I could not be more ready to share it with the world!! This song resonates with my life and sonic sound to a T and I hope it resonates with listeners, too.”
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Tearing Up- Heavy
Following the release of his debut EP Billy Is Dead (out now via all DSPs) earlier this fall, Tearing Up (the brand new project of musician Graham Caldwell) returns with the long-awaited release of his debut LP, Heavy.
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The Get Right Band- Hell Yes Refresh
Asheville, NC-based psych rock trio The Get Right Band announce their cinematic, timely LP iTopia, due out April 7 and available for pre-order now. Alongside the announcement, the band share the first taste of the project with track & video, “Hell Yes Refresh,” out everywhere now. Plus, The Get Right Band will hit the road to play the new music and longtime fan favorites live on tour this spring throughout the East Coast. Tickets to select shows are available now, with a full list of dates to be announced soon via thegetrightband.com/tour.
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The Natural Lines- A Scene That Will Never Die
On March 24, The Natural Lines will release their self-titled debut album via Bella Union (pre-order). Last month the band shared a video for lead single “Monotony” and today they are sharing the beautiful and captivating video for new single “A Scene That Will Never Die,” which was animated and directed by JOY + NOELLE. The video debuted at Under The Radar and the song is available now on all streaming platforms for any playlist shares.
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The Neverland Express + Caleb Johnson- Paradise Found: Bat Out Of Hell Reignited
Paul Crook — Meat Loaf‘s longtime producer, music director, and guitarist — recently announced the brand new release, Paradise Found: Bat Out of Hell Reignited, a new LP helmed by Meat Loaf’s official band, The Neverland Express — featuring alumni Justin Avery, (keyboard, vocals), Tom Brislin (orchestration), Steve Buslowe (bass), Paul Crook (guitar), Randy Flowers (guitar), David Luther (saxophone), Lyssa Lynne (“Stop Right There!”), John Miceli (drums) — plus American Idol Season 13 winner Caleb Johnson providing lead vocals. Today, the album is finally out through Deko Entertainment and Crook’s label, Crooked Media, LLC.
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Tom Odell- Butterflies
British award-winning songwriter, Tom Odell returns today with ‘Butterflies’, a tender, endearing track featuring Norwegian singer-songwriter AURORA. The track is a sonic continuation of Best Day Of My Life, Tom’s latest album which is out now. ‘Butterflies’ is a dedication to pure love and the tender lyrical declaration is complimented by the elegant blend of their voices, highlighting their natural synergy.
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Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers- The Fillmore House Band, 1997
The Petty Estate unveils Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers—The Fillmore House Band—1997 (Short Film Part 2) around the 26th anniversary of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers’ legendary residency at the Fillmore.
Watch/share HERE.
triton.- Sundown in Oaktown
triton., the musical project of San Diego-based artist Scott Murphy, is pleased to release his latest album, Sundown in Oaktown (order). Sundown in Oaktown is an exciting introduction to a raw talent, who makes genre-bending, prismatic music, in service of human connection and the quest for identity.
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TV Noise – Can You Feel It
After already gaining support from some of the biggest names in the scene including Zedd, Alesso and label boss Martin Garrix, TV Noise’s ‘Can You Feel It’ is finally released officially. Serving as the perfect follow up of ‘The Afterparty’ and ‘Turn It Up’, the track serves that classic high energy TV Noise sound with a groovy bass underneath.
TV Noise: ‘’I wanted to create a high energy, peak song for my sets. I came across this vocal that perfectly fitted that energy, and the track was there in about an hour or two.’’
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ULTRA Abu Dhabi
ULTRA Worldwide has announced the first wave of headliners set to play the inaugural edition of ULTRA Abu Dhabi, taking place Saturday, March 4 – Sunday, March 5 , 2023 at Etihad Park.
Tickets HERE
Valentino Khan x Deorro- ¡MAS CRAZY!
Two maestros of the dance music industry are coming together to mainline an adrenaline rush across music lovers, “¡MAS CRAZY!” by Valentino Khan and Deorro will be released on all leading music platforms on January 27th, 2022.
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Venessa Michaels- L’amour
LA-based producer Venessa Michaels has made a name for herself through her self-coined ‘2090’ genre: a retro-futuristic sound blending various forms of club music with Y2K-inspired hip-hop and pop. Now, the queer producer/DJ is ready to expand her sphere further and show the world everything she’s capable of.
Now, Venessa Michaels releases “L’amour,” a brooding nightclub banger that juxtaposes moody atmospheres with incendiary beats, underground energy with main stage raucousness.
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WHIPPED CREAM- The Dark
Kicking off the year with her most ambitious project to date, producer and singer-songwriter WHIPPED CREAM has teamed up with rapper and songwriter Jasiah and producer Crimson Child for their genre-bending masterpiece, “The Dark” on Monstercat. Unraveling a story about toxic love and loss, the single puts Jasiah’s operatic talents on full display, heightening the drama in the haunting keys and textured synthwork. “The Dark” ushers in the announcement of WHIPPED CREAM’s forthcoming EP, ‘Someone You Can Count On,’ due out March 8th. Accumulating over 6 million streams across featured tracks like “CRY,” and “Angels,” the package sees WHIPPED CREAM step out of her comfort zone and into her higher power to unleash a boundless and raw representation of her artistry.
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Wxmell- Keep On Dancing
Los Angeles-based electronic music producer Wxmell knows no creative bounds. After getting his start as a teenage DJ playing local LA venues such as Sound Nightclub and Los Globos, Wxmell has morphed into an endlessly versatile producer dabbling in various dance music styles. Having made everything from house, to drum n’ bass, to hyperpop, Wxmell has spent years harnessing his eclectic skillset and collaborating with Internet music artists such as Fraxiom, SEBii, Belis, and BBY GOYARD – a list that proves Wxmell’s ability to work with anyone in any context.
Next is “Keep On Dancing,” which features Polo Perks in a rare performance. Kicking off with sounds of city life and a euphoric EDM vocal sample, Polo Perks’ characteristic, burly vocals enter the mix out of the track’s building haze. He commands the stage with a buttery delivery, flowing smoothly over the progressive house instrumental. The track then drops into booming, trunk-rattling 808s, incorporating futuristic synth arpeggios over trap drums for a cathartic conclusion.
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Zack Rosen Bicycle
Zachary Golub Rosen suffered with schizophrenia and the effects of medications meant to treat the illness during the last years of his life. He died by suicide May 18, 2019, at the age of 30. Zack grew up in upper Manhattan and attended Fieldston High School and Wesleyan University, where he earned a BA in philosophy in 2011. He was an exceptional acoustic and electric bass player and is credited on more than a dozen albums.
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Zoon- A Language Disappears
Zoon (Zoongide’ewin), the musical project fronted by songwriter Daniel Monkman, announces their triumphant return with a forthcoming sophomore LP entitled Bekka Ma’iingan, due April 28 via Paper Bag Records.
To introduce the record, today, Monkman has shared its first single, “A Language Disappears.” The track additionally features Andrew McLeod (Sunnsetter), Zoon’s drummer, on supporting vocals.
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