September 25th Weekly Roundup Feature
Aevion – The Serpent
Aevion wanted to create a club record filled with melodic techno elements and retro synths and the outcome is ‘The Serpent’.
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Alewya- Let Go
After releasing her highly praised bold debut EP, Panther in Mode, Alewya returns with the latest dazzling weapon in her arsenal: the new single and video for “Let Go.” Brimming with ancestral drums and raspy melodies, “Let Go” marks a new phase for her, one that through a time of mental agony and confusion revealed a newfound personal freedom and confidence.
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Alexis Castrogiovanni- Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like A Range Of Mountains
Alexis Castrogiovanni’s pared-down, emotional musical landscapes employ genres from classical and folk to trip-hop and punk. Trained as a cellist, a lifetime of conservatory training emboldened her to interweave the expected with the unexpected, the structural with the improvisatory, inhabiting the limbo between singer-songwriter and classical musician. In her music, you can hear echoes of Arcade Fire saxophonist Colin Stetson, with her voice and writing sitting in comfortable companionship with singer-songwriters like Regina Spektor, Tori Amos, and Mitski—other classically trained musicians who dare to subvert genre. Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains is an EP reflecting on the four years of musical exploration that followed the end of Alexis’ formal classical training. In this time, Alexis taught herself songwriting, nurturing a long-held love of poetry that had few outlets in her cello studies. Her lyrics are part poetry, part self-philosophy, as she gives a window into her searches for meaning, and slowly learning to love. As her debut EP, Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains features some of the industry’s premier audio talents: Polaris Prize winner Jon Kaspy (Jeremy Dutcher) as recording engineer, with mixing by Grammy winner Mark Lawson (Arcade Fire), and Mastering by Harris Newman (Wolf Parade, A Silver Mt. Zion). The music video for the title track, Someday My Thoughts Will Be Like a Range of Mountains, was directed by Millefiore Clarkes (National Film Board of Canada).
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Arkells- Blink Twice
Arkells release their brand new studio record, Blink Twice, via Virgin Records. As the band stayed busy making music during the last two years, they always knew they would come out of the pandemic with two distinct records – Blink Once (50M+ streams) and its companion, Blink Twice, which showcases a new collection of songs and collaborations. Blink Twice’s current single “Past Life (ft. Cold War Kids)” sits atop the alternative radio charts in Canada this week.
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ATLiens- Obsidian Vortex
ATLiens release their latest single “Obsidian Vortex” on Bassrush Records.
Badflite is finally back with a brand new track: Mesmerised. After taking a break during the pandemic to rethink the project, he now has lots of new music lined up to be released the coming months. Also leaving his mask behind, he’s ready to take the project into a new direction and also present his own personality. Mesmerised is the first track to set the tone for that.
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Turning Blind ft. Jacob Drescher – the brand new single from German producer, multi-instrumentalist and live act, BONDI, is out now via his newly launched imprint JUNA POLY.
The first official single to be lifted from his forthcoming debut album, Space Logic, BONDI’s opening single Turning Blind – recorded in collaboration with Amsterdam-based songwriter Jacob Drescher – tells a tale of emancipation and soul-healing let-go, wistful and forward moving all at once. A slow burning folk ballad laced with hints of introspective deep house, Turning Blind reels out like a dreamy sequence off a motel-to-motel hopping road trip, in quest for sense in a world that seems to sink deeper and deeper into virtual quicksand.
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Buick Audra- Conversations with My Other Voice
Nashville-based singer-songwriter and Grammy-award-winner Buick Audra is excited for the release of her new album Conversations with My Other Voice and corresponding essay collection out today (order). Over the album’s 10 introspective tracks Buick Audra asks the questions, “Have you ever wondered what you would say to a younger version of yourself? Which stories you might update if given the chance?”
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Catholic School- Needle in the Storm
After undergoing many musical shapes and forms over the decades, West Tennessee multi-instrumentalist John Christie started making solo material in 2019. These songs caught the ear of other better known artists, one of which urged him to come up with a new name for his project. Christie Chose Catholic School as a new moniker and took to the studio in 2020, reaching deep into his past as a recovering drug addict, he constructed a debut EP built on the memory of lost loved ones, incarceration and undying friendship. With the help of local Memphis artist Ben Ricketts the album was completed over a year later and was released on Cercle Social Records, a label run by 2020 artists Soft Kill. The current lineup of Catholic School includes John Christie, Corbin Limebarrier (drums), Jerry Leek (bass), Andrew McDougal (synths) and Kip Uhlhorn (guitar). The new single is out on the band’s own label, Maudlin Jerk.
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Christian Leave- Why Not?
Christian Akridge, best known as Christian Leave, is the definition of a multi-threat — musically talented with an acclaimed bedroom pop career in tow, and skilled with the gift of comedic timing, Christian is a force to be reckoned with, and a force that audiences can’t help but flock toward.
Now, Christian has a new release on the horizon, and today, he shares a new single entitled “Why Not?,” alongside an accompanying a music video.
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Clemente- Akelarre
Akelarre – the stunning new debut album from Valencia-based multi-instrumentalist, DJ & producer Clemente – is out now via Pieces of Life.
One of the most exciting talents to emerge onto the European electronic music circuit over the past few years, Clemente is a Spanish artist whose been making serious waves in the melodic house scene, with releases on notable record labels such as Super Flu’s Monaberry, Madorasindahouse and Fayer.
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Darlyn Vlys- Return From Delta EP
French producer Darlyn Vlys returns to TAU with his latest outing, Return From Delta EP – a collection of four tracks that further cement his reputation for classy synthwave-inspired dance floor artillery.
Darlyn is based in Valencia, where he is always deeply immersed in his audio lab, concocting new and unique ways to express his creativity. In 2021 he dropped the Doble Impacto EP, and now he’s back to bring us more synthesised freshness as only he can do.
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Location: Prestwold Hall Estate, Loughborough
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Dion Timmer- Protocol
A new single from Dion Timmer is out now! “Protocol” transports you to another etheral world before delivering a devastating dubstep drop. It’s a full-throttle track that demands listeners to headbang—that’s the protocol!
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DNMO- Speed of Light
Deadbeats artist, DNMO (pronounced ‘den-mo’) aka Aiden Morgan hailing from the United Kingdom exploded onto the scene in 2016 with his hit remix of ‘Wonder’ by MOONZz which encapsulated fans with his signature grungy post-punk era sound, all the while being 16-years-old.
He’s following up a Summer with marquee performances at Red Rocks and the Brooklyn Mirage with his latest EP, Speed of Light, out on Deadbeats September 23rd.
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easy life Tour
easy life announced their 2023 North American headlining tour, starting in Mexico City on April 20, the British five-piece will be making stops across country and will conclude in New York City on May 9.
For more information and tickets, go to: https://www.easylifemusic.
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
04/20 – Foro Frontera – Mexico City, MX
04/21 – El Rey Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
04/22 – Rickshaw Stop – San Francisco, CA
04/24 – Gothic Theatre – Denver, CO
04/26 – Meow Wolf – Santa Fe, NM
04/28 – House Of Blues – Cambridge Room – Dallas, TX
04/29 – House Of Blues – Bronze Peacock – Houston, TX
05/01 – Aisle 5 – Atlanta, GA
05/02 – Exit/In – Nashville, TN
05/04 – SPACE – Chicago, IL
05/05 – Great Hall – Toronto, ON
05/09 – Elsewhere – Brooklyn, NY
Egzod- The Way Out feat. Bertie Scott
Continuously dominating the dance music scene with power hits and fresh collaborations, Egzod once again astonishes fans with the new track, “The Way Out” featuring skillful vocalist, Bertie Scott, via Spinnin’ Records.
Building great momentum with 4 exciting tracks just this year, Egzod is a genre and instrument blending artist and technician impacting the dance music scene since his debut in 2017. With steady growth in career with hit tracks like “Royalty”, and “Lone Wolf”, the French producer has been ranked as one of the the better melodic bass producers in dance music right now.
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Eli Escobar- Once I Was Young
Eli Escobar releases, ‘Once I Was Young’ EP on his label Night People NYC.
The release arrives as a mix of 11 deeper club tracks and ambient works – a much more left field side to his productions.
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FOURA- Promise
Naarm/Melbourne-based FOURA today brings us ‘Promise (feat. NIK NAVY)’, the latest instalment from her forthcoming debut mixtape Taste out Friday 14 October on NLV Records.
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Francis Mercier, Like Mike, & Darla Jade
Acclaimed Haitian DJ/producer Francis Mercier joins forces with legendary Belgian producer Like Mike and UK songstress Darla Jade on ‘Speed of Light’, an incendiary track poised to light up dancefloors and airwaves everywhere this fall.
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Future Teens- Self Help
Boston-based emo-pop-rock quartet Future Teens share highly anticipated third studio album
Self Help out everywhere now via Triple Crown Records. Alongside the album, the band shares new single & video “Good Reason” out now. Hear the new music and more live this fall with support from Camp Trash and Rat Tally, with tickets on sale now here.
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Ghost Light- The Healing
Ghost Light, the alt/indie experimental rock outfit shares “The Healing” the title track from their forthcoming sophomore album The Healing, due out Oct 7 via Royal Potato Family.
For their new record, the band succumbed to a chaotic and constant state of change and that is where their story in The Healing begins.
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GRiZ- Chasing The Golden Hour 4
Multi-instrumentalist and producer GRiZ has released his highly anticipated Chasing The Golden Hour 4 LP.
A collection of vibrant major key synth-work and playful brass melodies, Chasing The Golden Hour 4 continues to showcase GRiZ’s lighter, more melodic side across nine dynamic tracks. Harnessing his funk roots and minimalist sentiment, each track ebbs and flows with an undeniable finesse. It’s through this series that GRiZ truly emphasizes the blues and jazz references that flutter throughout his catalog.
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Hannah Wants feat. Clementine Douglas- Cure My Desire
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Jason Bajada- Crushed Grapes
Following the release of its first two singles “Snake” and “Walt Disney,” the highly anticipated album Crushed Grapes by Montreal Singer-Songwriter Jason Bajada is out today via Audiogram (order).
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Jei-Rynn- overreacting
Los Angeles-based alternative pop artist Jei-Rynn will release his debut EP, overreacting on October 21 (pre-order). Today Jei-Rynn is pleased to share his latest single “oxytoxin.”
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JELEEL!- DELIVER!
Continuing to prove his potential and cement his superstar status, budding rapper JELEEL! returns with a new single “DELIVER!” Get it HERE via 10K Projects. Alongside the track, the Los Angeles-native also drops the bigger than life visual, directed by Whipalo [NAV, Saweetie, Offset]. Watch it HERE at 11am PST/2pm EST.
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Jon Gurd- Phoenixes (Remixes)
9/23 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
10/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
11/4 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks
11/5 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks
11/20 – Austin, TX – ACL Live
11/25 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Singer-songwriter Niina Soleil (Nina Shallman) shares a brand new single and accompanying music video, “Flowers On Fire.”
“‘Flowers on Fire’ was basically done in a few hours, after several shots of mezcal and a flurry of musical ideas ping-pong,” said Shallman. “My co-writers for this song, Jeremy Ruzumna and Erik Janson, are both out of their minds in the best way possible. Musical geniuses and huge goofballs. We had a blast. Lyrically, ‘Flowers on Fire’ is about passion and tension, suspense and release. It’s also sort of a challenge, a ‘your move,’ kind of song. Like, the ball’s in your court— so what’re you going to do about it?
Oberst & Buchner- Marble Arch
Marble Arch – the breathtaking new album from Vienna and Berlin-based production outfit Oberst & Buchner is out now via Heimlich Musik.
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‘Hawkins Square,’ pays homage to Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers’ Netflix smash. Produced in tandem with Paul’s longtime friend, studio mate, and VANDIT Records artist, Alex M.O.R.P.H., ‘Hawkins Square’ is driving and dark; a bath of progressive house and squelching 303s that’s a nod to the show’s mysterious storyline.
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Peel Dream Magazine- Pad
With his third album as Peel Dream Magazine, Joseph Stevens beckons you toward a fabulist, zig-zag world entirely of his own design. On Pad (out Oct. 7 on Slumberland / Tough Love), he eschews the fuzzy glories of his indie pop past – vibraphone trembles while chamber strings take center stage. The curtains lift to reveal banjo. Chimes. Farfisa. And as he lets out a moan atop the album’s title track, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary performance. A conceptual work about losing oneself when all they have is themself, Pad gestures towards an exciting new future for Stevens’ pop moniker by reimagining its own very existence.
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Peter Matthew Bauer- Flowers
Peter Matthew Bauer releases his brand new third album, Flowers (out now via Fortune Tellers), along with the focus track and thematic centerpiece, “Chiyoda, Arkansas, Manila.” The final single is described as an abstract portrait of anti-cult researchers Bauer met online, drawing on one in particular’s experience and reactions in the abstract. Set against a wall of arp synthesizers, electric guitars, and Matt Barrick smashing the drums, the song ends with a sound that’s something like a good U2 song being drowned underwater.
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Plastic Harpoons- East of State
Santa Barbara indie-rock outfit Plastic Harpoons share “East of State,” the latest single off their forthcoming LP, Modern World, out November 30 via Lolipop Records.
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POHGOH- Hammer
On November 4 Tampa, FL’s beloved, emo veterans POHGOH will release their anticipated, third album titled du und ich – German for “you and I” via Spartan Records (pre-order). Today the band is pleased to share “Hammer” the latest single to be lifted from the upcoming release. The song debuted today at No Echo and will on all streaming platforms this Friday for any playlist shares.
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Puppy Angst- In Sensitivity
““In Sensitivity” is a super upbeat song about working towards happiness despite struggling with mental health. The song is filled with dreamy, nostalgic guitar tones that get swallowed up by fuzz, wacky vocal processing, a melodic bassline, simultaneous guitar and synth solos… the hook and instrumentation are really fun, despite the lyrics maybe not being the happiest. In sensitivity, there is strength!” -Alyssa Milman
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Ronboy- Forget It
LA-based rising alternative artist Ronboy, the musical moniker of Julia Laws, shares her latest ethereal single “Forget It” out everywhere now. The forthcoming poignant and atmospheric debut studio album Pity To Love is due out September 30 and available to pre-order now. Celebrate the album release with Ronboy in LA at Gold Diggers on September 30 with tickets and information available here, featuring music, merch and more.
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Saleka- Echo
Following a showstopping tour alongside Giveon and a recent performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show, R&B songstress Saleka returns with her soulful, haunting new song, “Echo” which was inspired by Greek goddesses – Echo (of course) and Syrinx (who says you don’t learn things through music?). “Echo” marks the latest installment into Saleka’s brimming discography succeeding recent tracks “Red Eyes,” “Seance,” and a string of praised songs which were featured on Apple TV+ series Servant.
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SeatlabNFT presents Seatlab Sounds University tour featuring Clean Bandit
SeatlabNFT, an event ticketing platform that aims to completely redefine the events industry, has announced its latest venture to showcase the capabilities of NFT ticketing to fans.
Seatlab Sounds will see the NFT ticketing provider host seven different events across the UK, just as the new academic year kicks off, with headliners Clean Bandit, Hardy Caprio, R3WIRE, LF System, Shane Codd and Karen Harding touring UK campuses for a huge freshers event series.
For more information about dates, acts and how to download the app, click here.
Secret Machines- Secret Machines
Secret Machines share the full-length, fully revamped digital reissue of their highly acclaimed self-titled record, remastered by Simon Scott (Slowdive) and
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SG Lewis Tour
Ahead of his 2022 North American headlining tour this October, London-based singer-songwriter, producer and DJ, SG Lewis, today announces his forthcoming second studio album AudioLust & HigherLove, due for release on January 27, 2023 via Astralwerks. To celebrate the announcement, SG Lewis has shared a new double single including the album’s euphoric opening track, ‘Infatuation’ and LP highlight ‘Vibe Like This’, featuring GRAMMY®-nominated powerhouse Ty Dolla $ign and LA rising star Lucky Daye.
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
09/16 – Life Is Beautiful Festival – Las Vegas, NV^^
09/25 – Portola Festival – San Francisco, CA^^
10/06 – Big Night Live – Boston, MA
10/07 – Brooklyn Mirage – Brooklyn, NY
10/08 – Howard Theatre – Washington, DC
10/10 – Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
10/11 – Westcott Theater – Syracuse, NY
10/13 – KEMBA Live! – Columbus, OH
10/14 – Radius – Chicago, IL
10/15 – Majestic Theatre – Detroit, MI
10/18 – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA
10/20 – House of Blues –Houston, TX
10/21 – Emo’s – Austin, TX
10/22 – The Echo – Dallas, TX
10/27 – The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT
10/28 – Belly Up – Aspen, CO
11/01 – Sun Bar – Tempe, AZ
11/04 – The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
11/07 – The Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, CA
11/10 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
11/11 – Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
11/12 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
**DJ Set
^^Festival Set
Skysia- Fragments feat. illoh
Gathering inspiration from nature, Denver-based producer Skysia fuses organic sounds with deep bass to create tasteful sonic journeys. For his latest release, the producer teams up with illoh on new single, “Fragments,” streaming on all platforms September 23rd.
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Slander- Thrive
The critically acclaimed gold-certified Los Angeles duo that is SLANDER (Derek Andersen and Scott Land) present electronic music in widescreen set against a soundtrack of forward-thinking melodic bass, pulsating techno, airy alternative, and off-kilter pop for their debut album THRIVE out now.
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Slushii – A Slushii Summer LP
A Slushii Summer features 13 singles the artist released over 13 weeks of summer 2022 in addition to two more singles, “I Don’t Miss You” & the focus track of the album “Summer Lasts Forever (feat. Jesse Love).” This 15-track album showcases Slushii’s growth as an artist as he explores and masterfully crafts songs ranging from Future Bass, Trap, Drum & Bass, Future House and Alternative Pop. The album features collaborations with Hook N Sling, Dr. Ozi, Teddy Killerz, Softest Hard, Pauline Herr, Aviella, Mackenzie Sol Bok Nero & more. It’s a testament to Slushii’s ability to relentlessly create music with no bounds.
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Soundful Breaks Cost and Accessibility Barrier to Producing Studio Quality Music with new Tiered Subscription Service for Artists, Content Creators, and Businesses
Soundful, the human-aided AI music creation platform for artists, content creators, and businesses, today unveiled its tiered subscription model for users. The subscription model includes three levels: Standard, Premium, and Enterprise. Each is tailored to the needs of artists, creators, and businesses of all kinds, further positioning the company as one of the most affordable, technologically advanced, and revolutionary applications to create and download unlimited, studio-quality tracks at the click of a button.
Learn more at https://soundful.com.
Sports Team- Gulp!
Taleen Kali- Only Lovers Left Alive
Taleen Kali debuts the music video for “Only Lovers Left Alive,” from her debut full-length album out March 3, 2023 on Dum Dum Records. Produced by Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins and Josiah Mazzaschi (Bizou, Light FM), the album is loaded with sheets of fuzz and swirling guitars, with vocals that amass the range of femme punk to shoegaze siren. If you look closely, Schroeder also appears in this video!
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That Kid- Superstar
Singer-songwriter That Kid has been at the forefront of the hyperpop scene since making his official debut in 2018.
The irreverent Twitter charisma and indelible melodic songwriting of the Denver-based artist have led to collaborations with names such as Slayyyter, Ayesha Erotica, umru, and underscores, amassed him millions of streams, and endeared him to fans transfixed by his vibrant, Y2K bubblegum pop sound.
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The Natural Lines- It’s A Trap
The Natural Lines, the artist previously recorded as Matt Pond PA, are excited to share their latest single and video “It’s A Trap.” The song follows the band’s single “The Problem Is Me” and is the latest track to be lifted from the band’s debut First Five EP out October 14 via Bella Union (pre-order).
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The Furniture Tour
Baltimore experimental duo The Furniture (signed to Greg Gonzalez’s Spanish Prayers label) is opening for Cigarettes After Sex on select dates of their upcoming North American tour, hosted in celebration of the 5-year anniversary of their pivotal self-titled album.
Tickets for all dates are available HERE.
THE FURNITURE LIVE
All Dates with Cigarettes After Sex
Sept 27 – Washington DC – 9:30 Club
Sept 28 – Washington DC – 9:30 Club
Sept 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Oct 1 – New York, NY – Summer Stage Central Park
Oct 2 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Oct 4 – Montreal, QC – MTELUS
Oct 5 – Toronto, ON – History
Trap Nation- The Blueprint
Venture 5- First Connection
Venture 5 delivers his debut EP, First Connection — including 4 emotion-packed tracks that take listeners on a cruise through classic dubstep and innovative, adventurous sound design.
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verydeadly- World Without End
One of the most unique and mysterious artists on the scene today, verydeadly is the stage name of Atalaya Murphy, an African American transfemme singer-songwriter from the Central Coast of California. As the child of a Christian preacher, Atalaya became fascinated with religion, exploring Eastern and Western theologies that have largely influenced her music in both sound and message. A multi-instrumentalist and producer inspired by the likes of Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood and 4AD’s Big Thief, verydeadly was discovered by veteran A&R exec Caleb Morairty, known for signing alt-pop superstars Glass Animals (currently the #69th most streamed artist in the world) to Capitol/Harvest Records, and once managing the acclaimed How To Dress Well.
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Wesley- Twins in the Wind
Louisville, KY singer-songwriter Wesley (the alias of Jacob Weaver) recently announced a brand new LP entitled Glows in the Dark (due November 11 via Earth Libraries).
Today, Weaver shares its second single, “Twins in the Wind,” alongside an accompanying video. He wrote the song as a way of exploring the dual identities of childhood and adulthood, the wobbly synth flooding into the immaculately arranged acoustic tune like the misty demarcation between the two halves of life. “Over hills and out to the sea/ Would you walk there with me?/ Don’t you know that we’ll forever be/ Just twins in the wind?” Weaver wonders to himself, as Nick Roeder’s drums push the musical river apace.
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Will Sparks- Annihilate
The highly anticipated mainroom stomper arrives on HARDWELL’s Revealed Recordings ahead of his upcoming North American tour. Further entrenching himself at the forefront of the riveting ‘big room techno’ movement in dance, this new single provides ample ammunition to persuade listeners to hit the dancefloor.
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Zachary Allan Starkey- No Texting On The Dance Floor
New York City based Composer/Producer Zachery
“No Texting on the Dance Floor” is the second of three non album singles preceding the release of an expanded physical edition of Starkey’s critically acclaimed album FEAR CITY. Composed and produced by Starkey, and featuring collaborations with Bernard Sumner (New Order / Joy Division), FEAR CITY is Starkey’s long running audio/visual project documenting life in New York City over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. Starkey’s previous FEAR CITY singles and videos, including “Force (ft. Bernard Sumner)”, “Fear City (ft. Bernard Sumner)”, “Solitaire”, “XXX”,
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Zoon- A Sterling Murmuration
Zoon (Zoongide’ewin), the musical project fronted by songwriter Daniel Monkman, shares a brand new surprise 4-track EP entitled A Sterling Murmuration (out today via Paper Bag Records). In addition to the surprise release, he has also shared the EP’s focus track, “Play Ground.”
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