Hey hey, everyone! It’s September 11th and I don’t want to say my usual “Happy” because of the significance of the date in American history, but I will say that there are some great tracks on this week’s lineup! Check out our featured track most of all- it’s a banger! Keep it tuned to The Festival Voice!

Featured Track

PurpleSkye- Mint (Phillosopher Remix)

Comments come from Phillosopher!

• What made this production fun to work on?
  • Vocal recording was exciting for this track because I have never created a vocal emphasised song (with my own voice). This project had been a new adventure for me, and scary at times.
• What do the lyrics mean?
  • These lyrics are all about experiencing new life, trial, success, and failure. Mint in fresh, fresh is new, and new can be either scary, beautiful, or a little bit of both. The phrase young love is not necessarily about a person, but just a love for something new.
• What inspired this production?
  • Honestly, I was just having fun playing with serum, designing some sounds, and then I started playing some chords (the lead) and the energy just felt so right.
• What is your favorite part of the production?
  • My favorite part of the production is the counterpoint relationship between the Bass and Leads. There are some fun and intricate call and response moments that help keep the energy high.
• Was there a challenge with this track and if so, how did you approach it?
  • Yes one main challenge in this track was finding and then performing the right vocal tones and energy. The approach was simple, keep trying different takes until I nailed the right compotation of energy and feel. Usually this is about 30 – 45 takes per phrase. In the end, this was about 500 takes total to choose from! Not uncommon by any means.

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Weekly Roundup Feature

Agung Mango- GUAP POP

Naarm/Melbourne-based rapper and producer Agung Mango today unveils his latest single from his forthcoming EP MAN ON THE GO out October 14, with ‘GUAP POP’ featuring six-time ARIA Award winner Genesis Owusu. 

Stream HERE

TOUR DATES
Thu 8 Sep – Stranded Bar, BIGSOUND – Meanjin / Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD
Fri 30 Sept – Mary’s Underground – Eora / Sydney NSW (TIX)
Sat 1 Oct – UC Hub – Ngunnawal / Canberra ACT (TIX)
Sun 2 Oct – La, La, La’s – Dharawal / Wollongong NSW (TIX)
Fri 7 Oct – Black Bear Lodge – Meanjin / Fortitude Valley, Brisbane QLD (TIX)
Sat 8 Oct – The Republic – Nipaluna / Hobart TAS (TIX)
Fri 14 Oct – Unibar – Kaurna / Adelaide SA (TIX)
Sat 15 Oct – The Night Cat – Naarm / Melbourne VIC (TIX)

BEACON- Along The Lethe

Brooklyn duo Beacon share their long-awaited fourth full-length studio album Along The Lethe out now via the band’s imprint, Apparent Movement. The album is paired with the official video for “Harm” directed by Dalena Tran. 

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Bitch West Coast Tour

Hot on the heels of a successful summer tour with Indigo Girls, legendary queer icon Bitch is thrilled to announce West Coast tour dates as well as several October shows supporting Ani DiFranco. Bitch is playing shows to celebrate her beloved, poppy and poetic album Bitchcraft out now on Kill Rock Stars (order / stream). 

Tickets HERE

blackwinterwell- gnarlethorne

Canadian vocalist and hyperpop producer blackwinterwells invites EDM audiences into her fantasy world with her new creepy dance record “gnarlethorne”, out September 9th on bitbird. Known for her distinct experimental edge and fantasy themes, it’s no surprise we see blackwinterwells pushing against the generally happy and energizing bass music to share something a little more creepy, edgy, and rather uncomfortable.

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Boychik- Boychik Album

Composer, actor and vocalist Boychik, the musical moniker of Ben Levi Ross, shares their poignant self-titled debut album out everywhere now. Alongside the release comes a subversive, anthemic single, “Soft” where Boychik channels their quiet rage to capture the multi-dimensional power that lies within queerness. Celebrate the release with merch and much more available now at itsboychik.com.

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Bret Koontz & The Truancy Club- Strange New Love

Bret Koontz & Truancy Club (ft. members of Fran, Famous Laughs) announce their new LP, A Sparkle Road Cult, out November 18 via Earth Libraries. The sound at the center of A Sparkle Road Cult is Bret’s voice. It’s an idiosyncratic writer and composer’s voice that has shades of the outsider sounds of Robert Wyatt, Syd Barrett, and Arthur Russell. The accompanying arrangements bring to mind the songcraft of the Carpenters and Prefab Sprout-esque Sophisti-Pop shaken up/down by a touch of the large format boogie of Wings and raw Power Pop of Big Star.

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Buick Audra- Simply Said

Nashville-based singer-songwriter and Grammy-award-winner Buick Audra is pleased to share “Simply Said,” the fourth and final single from her forthcoming album, Conversations with My Other Voice out September 23 (pre-order the album & corresponding essay collection.).

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Claude VonStroke- Freaks & Beaks Remix Pack

Claude VonStroke releases the official remix pack for his 2020 Freaks & Beaks LP featuring remixes by VNSSA, Rodriguez Jr., Nikki Nair, Shiba San & Millad, Steve Darko, and Frankie, out now via Dirtybird Records. 

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Craig Wedren- Sabbath Sessions Summer 2022

Celebrating the final full moon of Summer 2022 – the Harvest Moon – Craig Wedren has released Sabbath Sessions Summer 2022. Featuring two extended tracks of live improvised vocal-looping performances, “Affixed To Memory” and “You On The Couch,” the new album follows his Spring installment of the album series (listen here) and his 2020 podcast (listen here). The Sabbath Sessions series is intended to help facilitate connection to self and imagination, born out of the introspection of his longtime mindfulness and wellness practices and uniting many different strands of his varied musical aptitudes. These musical meditations represent his first explorations of ambient choral music, where Wedren’s technique of sampling and looping his famously elastic voice results in a unique kind of sound bath. 

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Dana Buoy- Fear From Mind

Portland’s Dana Buoy and Everloving Records are excited to share “Fear From Mind” the latest single to be lifted from the his new LP, Experiments in Plant-Based Music: Vol. I out November 4 (pre-order). The song, and its accompanying video which was directed by Dana Buoy and filmed on the Oregon coast.

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FAMILY PIKNIK GETS READY FOR ITS BIGGEST CLOSING PARTY EVER WITH PAUL KALKBRENNER & AGENTS OF TIME HEADLINING

After an epic summer season, with events taking place 3 weeks in a row from July 31s to August 14th, Family Piknik has stepped up once again as the biggest underground French festival. Bringing up on stage headliners like Charlotte de Witte, Fisher, Richie Hawtin, Whomadewho, Maceo Plex, Danny Tenaglia, Nora en Pure, Kölsch, Joris Voorn and many other top international House & Techno artists, Family Piknik already welcomed more than 20000 party-people over the summer. 

Tickets HERE

Fedde Le Grand- Free

Fedde Le Grand returns to the release radar for his latest sonic offering, ‘Free’; his reimagining of the legendary Belinda Carlisle’s 1991 hit ‘Live Your Life Be Free’. Instilling it with newfound electronic elements and a dance-infused flair, ‘Free‘ is available now across all streaming platforms via Le Grande’s own Darklight Recordings. 

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Ging- Miracles

Ging, the solo project of the artist formerly known as Frank Dukes, confirms his debut album today. We’re Here, My Dear is set for release November 4 and a new song, “Miracles,” is out today.

Listen to the track here and watch the visualizer here.

Giolì & Assia- Fire, Hell And Holy Water

Electronic crossover production duo Giolì & Assia have released their third and highly anticipated studio album, Fire, Hell and Holy Water, out now on Ultra Records and available in spatial and 360 RA.

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Golden Features- Vigil

Acclaimed Australian electronic producer Golden Features (AKA Tom Stell) returns with his second single of the year ‘Vigil’, out now via Foreign Family Collective / Warner Music Australia.

Stream HERE

GRiZ- Your Light

Multi-instrumentalist and producer GRiZ has released his highly anticipated single “Your Light”, the first single off his upcoming album Chasing The Golden Hour 4. 

Continuing to show his lighter, more melodic side with the series, “Your Light” harnesses GRiZ’s funk roots and minimalist sentiment. A stark contrast to this year’s previous dubstep-leaning releases, “Your Light” flutters with airy guitar melodies, hazy vocal accents, and bright, bubbly synths before diving into a heady saxophone solo. “Your Light” marks the first release off the latest edition of GRiZ’s iconic Chasing The Golden Hour album series.

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Guided By Voices- Big Scho0l

The ever-prolific and always active Guided By Voices announce their third album release of 2022, Scalping The Guru (due October 28 via GBV Inc. and Rockathon Records).

Scalping The Guru is an archival GBV release envisioned and sequenced by Robert Pollard as a cohesive album, featuring select tracks from four Guided By Voices EPs released in 1993-1994 by Domino, City Slang, Siltbreeze, and Engine Records. These hard to find records are essential listening for fans of Vampire On Titus and Bee Thousand, which exhibit GBV classics including “My Impression Now,” “Matter Eater Lad,” and “Big School.” Many of these tracks have never been available to stream until now.

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Jackson Wang- MAGIC MAN

Singer, performer and producer Jackson Wang’s sophomore album MAGIC MAN is out today via TEAM WANG records / 88rising Records / Warner Records / RYCE MUSIC GROUP.

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Jean-Michel Jarre- BRUTALISM TAKE 2

Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre recently released his brand new single ‘BRUTALISM’, the first track to be taken from his upcoming 22nd studio album ‘OXYMORE’. ‘BRUTALISM’ is an unashamedly banging techno track that wouldn’t sound out of place at Berghain, the iconic Berlin club and the temple of the genre.

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Jordi Up Late- GOAX

LA-based electropop artist & producer Jordi Up Late is back with a brand new single entitled “HOAX.”

Speaking on her latest track, she wrote:

“I’ve never thought of myself as a particularly sweet or bubbly person. I get moody and I get annoyed and I need space. So when I found myself in a relationship with a happy go lucky type, the personality imbalance created a creeping disillusionment. The tension festered over time into my feeling he was either fake or emotionally one dimensional. Either way the relationship became a ‘hoax’ and disintegration was inevitable.”

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Justin Mylo feat. Jordan Shaw & Money For Nothing – Before The Dawn

Justin Mylo is back and ‘Before The Dawn’ sees him teaming up with Jordan Shaw and Money For Nothing. Creating music that can act as an escape, ‘Before The Dawn’ is a song about hope. When life can feel heavy it’s a reminder to try and look at the brighter days. Always wanting to be a part of a song that spreads a message of positivity, Jordan Shaw didn’t have to think twice about being a part of this track.

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Kali Uchis- NO HAY LEY Video

Grammy-winning artist Kali Uchis unveils the video for her new track, “NO HAY LEY,” directed by Torso Solutions, styled by Georgia Pendlebury and shot in Paris.

Watch here.

Karaboudjan- UPSIDE DOWN

Southern California-based indie psych-rock artist Karaboudjan shares his second single – “UPSIDE DOWN” – off his upcoming EP. His previous single “SCATTER” premiered with chorus.fm and with it he announced the EP, which is due out later this year. 

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Katrina Ford- Peace Out

Storied singer-songwriter Katrina Ford (of Celebration and Mt Royal) rounds out a pair of live videos for songs taken off her recently released debut solo EP, released June 24 via Violin Films, with a live performance of “Peace Out,” performed alongside her longtime partner-in-crime Sean Antanaitis. Earlier this month, the duo shared a live video for “I’m Found,” the final single off the EP.

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Madison Cunningham- Revealer

MAITA Tour

Portland-based songwriter MAITA and Kill Rock Stars are pleased to announce fall tour dates in support of I Just Want To Be Wild For You (stream / order). On her latest album as MAITA, Maria Maita-Keppeler digs into that crippling oxymoron of modernity, the constant bombardment of communication paired with utter disconnection. The album grasps passionately for a world that too often seems at a gauzy distance. 

Mat Zo & OLAN- Colours (Fred Falke Remix)

Miya Folick- 2007

2007, the new six-song EP from much-lauded vocalist, songwriter and producer Miya Folick, is out now via Nettwerk—listen here. Additionally, the video for the EP’s title track “2007” directed by Noah Kentis debuts today—watch it here.

MOONTRICKS- Currents

After releasing a series of singles and performing live all summer, including on several festival stages, Canadian electro-folk duo MOONTRICKS are excited to finally share their debut full-length album Currents, out today (9/9) on Westwood Recordings. Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Moontricks–Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman–draw inspiration from the ongoing cycles of the natural world. With Currents, the duo reveals an ever-evolving, cohesive blend of introspective writing, soulful, gritty blues, boot-stomping basslines, and intricate electronic arrangements.

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Moon Walker- The Stolen City

Brooklyn-based alt-rocker Moon Walker shares his latest provocative single “The Stolen City” where he examines the forgotten, hidden past of the modern American city, along with its accompanying visualizer. The sophomore album from Moon Walker, The Attack Of Mirrors, is due out October 21 and available for pre-order now, including a limited run on vinyl available for pre-order here. 

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Mura Masa- e-motions feat. Erika de Casier

Grammy-winning artist, producer and songwriter Mura Masa shares a new track, “e-motions” featuring Erika de Casier—listen here. The song is taken from demon time, Mura Masa’s forthcoming third album out September 16—digital and physical pre-orders on vinyl, CD and cassette are available here.

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Paper Pools- Turn On Your Lights

Paper Pools, essentially the solo project of LA’s Allen Orr, shares the official music video for “Turn On Your Lights,” the title track from his debut EP which was released on Aug. 26. The video was influenced by two men named James; one fictional and one real.

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Patrick Moxey Keynote Speaker

The City of Chicago is pleased to announce legendary electronic music executive Patrick Moxey as the keynote speaker at the upcoming Chicago House Music Festival & Conference. A free, open to the public event, the keynote will take place on Thursday, September 15 at 8:30 pm at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts at the University of Chicago (915 E. 60th St). For more information on the event, follow here. 

Paul Leary- How Much Longer

Paul Leary (Butthole Surfers) shares a video for “How Much Longer,” a track taken off the brand new reissue of his debut LP, The History of Dogs (originally shared in 1992), out now via Shimmy-Disc/Joyful Noise. The video was created by Mike Maryniuk.

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Pony Girl- Running In Circles

Ottawa-Hull-based indie-rock band Pony Girl share “Running in Circles,” the latest single off their forthcoming LP, Enny One Wil Love You, due October 14 via Paper Bag Records. The experimental noise-pop track also comes alongside a cinematic music video that plays similarly to a surrealistic horror film, playing out with a dash of murderous fantasy during a mundane, but torturous day on the job.

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Precious Pepala- My Eyes Only

Precious Pepala today shares the official video for her debut single ‘My Eyes Only’, a bold arrival and opening statement from a rising new voice in UK pop. At just seventeen, Precious’ lyrics manage to contain universal sentiments that speak to her generation – ‘My Eyes Only,’ which NYLON Magazine praised as “a stunning introduction to a promising talent,” hailing Precious for having “a voice beyond her years and ear for captivating melodies”;  is a soaring vocal showcase about vulnerability in private, and the video, directed by Alexandra Crichton-Brannan, reflects this sentiment, with Precious crying in her bedroom, wanting to hide her emotions from those closest to her.

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Preoccupations- Arrangements

Canada’s Preoccupations have released their fourth studio LP, Arrangements. The album begins with the pounding metallic slash of guitar strings of “Fix Bayonets!”. It’s harsh and desolate at first, but builds into a thrilling synth sprint. The track —from its call-to-arms title and tense first guitar phrases to its whirlwind evolution— sets the stage for what is to come: a Preoccupations record that weaves their guitar-heavy origins with their newer synth-based work. The result is Arrangements, a record that is at once the band’s most intense, engaging, and playful work yet.  

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Sam Fermin- Your Ghost

San Fermin shares “Your Ghost,” the final single and focus track off their brand new EP, Your Ghost, out today via songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone and vocalist Allen Tate‘s label, Better Company. The label, which Ludwig-Leone and Tate formed in 2020, has since seen releases from Wye Oak, Wild Pink, Sorcha Richardson, Pure Bathing Culture, Daisy the Great, and more.

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S.C.A.B.- Tuesday

Following the release of the band’s debut album, 2019’s Beauty & Balance, COVID-19 put the brakes on the Brooklyn-based band’s burgeoning career. Not content with sitting still, the band decided to travel down to Georgia to record their sophomore, self-titled LP (S.C.A.B.), which they engineered and produced themselves. (side note: Brandon, the letter “B” in S.C.A.B., does play on this record, but has since left the group to focus on solo work under the name Hayfitz.) Having distance from their beloved city during this unprecedented, tragic time helped them hone a sound that is even more distinctly New York.

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SECRET MACHINES LIVE

Secret Machines is heading out on a US tour with Metric, beginning with a date in Asheville on 9/24, and ending with a stop in Brooklyn on 10/27. This is the band’s first time touring together in over 12 years.

Tickets are on sale on now and can be purchased HERE.

* All Dates with Metric *

9/24 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
9/25 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
9/26 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
9/28 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues Dallas
9/29 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
9/30 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
10/2 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
10/3 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory North Park
10/5 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues Anaheim
10/6 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
10/7 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
10/8 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
10/10 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
10/11 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
10/12 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theatre
10/14 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
10/15 – Denver, CO – The Fillmore Detroit
10/17 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore Minneapolis
10/18 – Chicago, IL – The Chicago Theatre
10/19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
10/21 – Richmond, VA – The National
10/25 – Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
10/26 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
10/27 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel

Seth Hills – The Middle

Experimenting with a new sound, Seth Hills is bringing ‘The Middle’ today. The creation process started when Hills felt inspired to create a male vocal based track. After he made an instrumental, he sent it straight to Magnus, whose vocals can be heard on the track. ‘The Middle’ is a good hybrid between Hills’ old signature sounds blended into a new chapter of his music. Premiering the track officially during his Tomorrowland mainstage set, the uplifting sound had the crowd on their feet.

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Shoffy- …Onward

Having spent the past few years developing a passionate fan base and racking up millions of streams, today sees the release of …Onward, the new album from LA based artist, Shoffy. A body of work showcasing Shoffy’s dreamy combination of honeyed vocals and fluttering beats, the project serves as further evidence of Shoffy being one of the most well rounded independent artists around.

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Sora- Raven

Sora makes his return to RushDown with another boundary pushing, story telling single titled, “Raven.” Perfectly encapsulating the emotional yet intense energetic tones drifting into an elegant melodic message towards the end of the song, with Sora providing a hidden message to his fans if you listen closely.

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Spag Heddy- Smile Feat. Lalo

Dominating the bass circuit with his colossal drops and melodic undertones, Dutch producer Spag Heddy returned to Monstercat today, delivering the old-school-influenced single, “Smile (feat. Lalo).” Drawing inspiration from his early productions, Spag blends nostalgic wobbles and heavy growls with Lalo’s polished vocals, giving the record an uplifting feel. In comparison to his decimating stylings like his last label release, “Carbonara” with Pixel Terror, Spag goes back to basics with catchy lyrics that shine in his masterful production, serving up a different kind of anthem.

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SPAIN- I Lied

LA-based 90s slowcore pioneers SPAIN – led by musician Josh Haden, son of jazz bass legend Charlie Haden – is kickstarting their long-awaited return with the release of a brand new LP of recently unearthed tracks, re-mixed and re-imagined by storied producer/musician Kramer in 2021 at his Noise Miami Studio for his label, Shimmy-Disc. 

Stream HERE

Suki Waterhouse- Nostalgia

Multitalented British vocalist and songwriter Suki Waterhouse shares a new song today, “Nostalgia,” co-written and produced by John Mark Nelson.

Listen here and watch the lyric video here.

Time Warp Announces Lineup For Fifth US Edition

Time Warp has today announced the full lineup for its return to New York City for its fifth US edition, in partnership with the city’s premier underground events promoter Teksupport. The historic underground festival will take place across two days, November 18-19th, showcasing the biggest names in house and techno in one united room. 

Public On Sale Thursday Sept 9 @ 12pm EST HERE

The Garden- Horseshit on Route 66

Southern California band The Garden have released their new album, Horseshit on Route 66. The 11-tracks that make up their latest are some of twin brothers Wyatt & Fletcher Shears most fiery endeavors to date. Recorded in Downtown Los Angeles, the record pulls from the legacies of Southern California hardcore and UK punk, but continues to experiment with dissonant electronics and the drum & bass sound the duo is known for. Though plans to record in a ghost town and set up camp “somewhere haunted” were abandoned, that spirit is embodied in the record. “A good chunk of the songs were inspired by the “scary stories” we read as kids and our interest in the supernatural,” says Wyatt. The duo also cite children’s book illustrator Stephen Gammell as a major reference point, his drawings infused with the same underlying menace that their music evokes.

Listen to singles  “Chainsaw the Door”, “Freight Yard” & “Orange County Punk Rock Legend”, and the full album HERE.

The Messenger Birds- Tragic Comedy

Detroit-based experimental/noise rock band The Messenger Birds are excited to announce the Friday, November 18 release of Tragic Comedy, the duo’s forthcoming sophomore album (pre-order and pre-save HERE). Tragic Comedy picks up right where the band’s debut LP, Everything Has To Fall Apart Eventually, left off — a world in isolation, outlandish conspiracy theories on an infinite feedback loop, overwhelming amounts of death and grief and uncertainty, and storylines that sound so hyperbolic and satirical that the only logical conclusion would be that we are all just living in a simulation and none of this is real.

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The Paranoyds- Talk Talk Talk

Los Angeles-based DIY rock band The Paranoyds share their highly anticipated sophomore LP Talk Talk Talk out everywhere now via Third Man Records. Alongside the release of the album, the band shares new single & live video shot on VHS, “Freak Out” ahead of their lengthy fall tour across North America and the UK. Find a full list of dates below, and grab tickets via theparanoyds.com/#Tour.

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Tom Odell- Smiling All The Way Home

British award-winning songwriter Tom Odell has announced his fifth studio album, Best Day Of My Life, set to be released on October 28th via mtheory and is available to pre-order/save now HERE. Tom has also released his stunning and heartfelt new single ‘Smiling All The Way Back Home.’

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Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs- When The Lights Go

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs shares his new studio album When the Lights Go released via his new label Nice Age. Spanning 17-tracks, compiling the ups and downs of the last decade between both albums, his second LP finds Orlando Higginbottom in greater command of his elegant melodies, tensile voice and cementing his ability to bring indie-pop to the dancefloor and stereo.

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Trivecta feat. Rico & Miella – Open Road (Xavi Remix)

Xavi follows up his first official label release of the year with another banger of a remix for Trivecta’s debut album, “The Way Back Up.” Xavi is a name that most fans of Ophelia Records and Melodic Bass have come to know well over the past two years. Since being discovered by the label, he has released a full length album, a four track EP, and multiple official remixes for Seven Lions himself.

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Valeron- Aroma

A rare feat for a well-versed hand that has helped shape an island’s electronic music scene and now DJs from a pedestal, Valeron’s 2022 album Aroma frames Greece’s diverse musical history through a contemporary lens and acts as a testament to the current collaborative milieu of the island — a dance between Mediterranean and Middle Eastern instruments, all acoustic and recorded live, with the Mykonos native‘s hovering hand on mixers and synths.

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Vicetone- Always Running

Dutch producer duo Vicetone have returned to Monstercat today with another pop-driven record in their arsenal of hits. Following their summer scorcher, “Barcelona Nights,” they keep the fire burning with the new single, “Always Running.” Unlike their signature strings-forward sound, they’ve laid a catchy R&B-style topline over arp-like synths and a moody bassline. The track is a nod to their lifestyle both as busy musicians on the road and as fitness aficionados. 

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Will Joseph Cook- Gummy feat. Tessa Violet

Will Joseph Cook shares a collaboration with American viral pop sensation Tessa Violet on his single “Gummy,” taken from his third album Every Single Thing, released earlier this year via Bad Hotel / The Vertex. Will is currently on a 23-date tour of North America with Tessa, including a stop at New York’s Bowery Ballroom on Sept. 16—you can purchase tickets HERE.

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Zeds Dead- The Machines feat. BLANKE

They share their latest release “The Machines,” a highly-anticipated set ID and collaboration with Deadbeats mainstay, BLANKE. Zeds Dead recently played the track live with BLANKE at Red Rocks, and are looking to continue their hot 2022 with their heaviest banger of the year.

“The Machines” marks the 4th release from Zeds Dead this year, following up a collab with Blunts & Blondes (“Think of You”) as well as acclaimed singles “I Took A Ride” & “In My Head.” Previous singles have offered fans more in the direction of their new sub-label, Altered States, which navigates house, downtempo and dubstep adjacent genres (Read More at Billboard). On “The Machines,” fans find the duo returning to electro-driven dubstep.

Stream HERE