We had the pleasure of interviewing Atmosphere over Zoom video! Minneapolis hip-hop pioneers Atmosphere have shared a new single off their forthcoming album So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously , out today via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The duo recently announced Summertime 2023, a North American tour with Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and The Movement, which comes on the heels of their European tour, The ConTour. Prior to the run of North American dates, Atmosphere will appear at...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Emily Whitehurst of Survival Guide and Tsunami Bomb over Zoom video! “Music is crucial to my survival!” said Emily Whitehurst. “Survival Guide is one woman trying to shape her own place in this world as a musician.” An electronic indie-pop artist with a background in punk, Emily is the solo force behind Survival Guide. Her danceable tunes evoke a sonic birthday cake: alternating layers of Depeche Mode, Metric, Peter Gabriel, and Grimes, with vibrant melodies a...
May 05, 2023•48 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing McKinley Dixon over Zoom video! Chicago-based rapper McKinley Dixon announced his new album, Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?, out on June 2nd. It marks his official full-length debut for City Slang Records. The 10-track Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? unspools as a powerful pastiche of sound and emotion. The title pays homage to Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison’s immortal trilogy of novels who McKinley has previously referred to as “the greatest rapper ever.” Rounding out the...
May 03, 2023•28 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Simon Doty over Zoom video! Canadian DJ and producer Simon Doty recently released his debut album ‘Universal Language’ on Anjunadeep. ‘Soulflow’ sees Simon collaborate with American spoken word artist Ursula Rucker, whose thought-provoking vocals can be heard on tracks with artists including Dusky, Marquis Hawkes, and Josh Wink. Combining Ursula’s vocals with stabbing chords and a driving bassline, Simon perfectly epitomizes the timeless house sound that has p...
May 03, 2023•34 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Ian Brennan Zoom video! GRAMMY Award-winning music producer and lauded field-recording trailblazer Ian Brennan (Tinariwen, Zomba Prison Project, Ustad Saami) continues his acclaimed recording career of over 50 releases with the first album ever made featuring the wisdom and voices of those over 100 years old. The Oldest Voice in the World (Azerbaijan) "Thank you for bringing me back to the sky" takes Brennan and his wife, Italian-Rwandan filmmaker and photogra...
May 02, 2023•51 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Tanner Usrey over Zoom video! Rising country troubadour Tanner Usrey is celebrating his signing to Atlantic Records with today’s release of his label debut single, “ Give It Some Time ,” available now at all DSPs and streaming services. The track arrives alongside the exclusive Billboard signing announcement, plus a companion music video for the debut single premieres today at YouTube HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoTdFtR1OiY Co-written by Usrey and pro...
Apr 28, 2023•21 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sophie Powers over Zoom video! Genre-blending singer-songwriter Sophie Powers has shared her eagerly awaited label debut single, “ Nosebleed ,” available now via Atlantic Records in partnership with TAG Music, the innovative new record label founded by trailblazing musician/entrepreneur Gabe Saporta (Cobra Starship, Midtown). Marked by its provocative lyricism and grungy twist on an inherently cookie-cutter genre, the track explores this generation's tendency ...
Apr 27, 2023•33 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing We Three over Zoom video! The group made up of siblings Manny, Joshua and Bethany appeared on America’s Got Talent. Since then, they have released three full-length albums and EPs and toured extensively. They also amassed over 200 M streams on Spotify and have exceeded 2.2 M followers on their social media. About We Three: Since releasing their debut album in 2018, Portland’s We Three has managed to rack up over 240+ M total song streams,1.3 M followers on Tik...
Apr 26, 2023•38 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Against The Current over Zoom video! New York pop-rock band Against The Current have shared an acoustic version of their recent single “blindfolded.” The new version of the song takes the energetic, fiery original track – the first independent release from the band in seven years– and trades it in for a more mellowed-out feel that allows frontwoman Chrissy Costanza’s captivating vocals to shine. On the new track, Chrissy shares, “Reimagining our music in diffe...
Apr 25, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing World Gone Cold over Zoom video! World Gone Cold, featuring members of P.O.D, Demon Hunter, Disciple, The Letter Black, and Attack Attack!, release their debut, self-titled EP via Rockfest Records. With all of their forces combined, the members of World Gone Cold unleash a gritty, high-octane collection of songs with fiery themes. In true supergroup fashion, the EP pulls from each member’s influences and boldly bends the expectations of the metal genre. “This ...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Malavika over Zoom video! International R&B singer-songwriter, Malavika, has released her empowering single, “Overdrive”. A full-package entertainer, Malavika draws on her globe-spanning influences to craft a mélange of r&b, hip-hop and pop from a unique perspective. "Overdrive" is truly a global collaboration, created across three continents - Berlin, Dubai, and LA; including an Indian vocal sample sung by Malavika herself. She says “"Overdrive” is a ...
Apr 25, 2023•30 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Fencer over Zoom video! The Los Angeles based rock trio, Fencer, has released their long awaited self-titled debut album, via Blood Blast Distribution. This marks the band's first self-produced release, composed of 10-tracks and what is considered to be their most authentic work yet. Speaking on the album release, vocalist Field Cate shares: "Very excited to finally have our first album out in the world. We’ve worked really hard on this and feel it’s the most ...
Apr 21, 2023•34 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Annabel Lee over Zoom video! Los Angeles-based alt-rocker Annabel Lee shares her debut album Mother's Hammer! Written mostly while in quarantine in 2020, Mother's Hammer gave Annabel Lee time to reflect on preceding years which were some of the hardest of her life. After a cross-country move to pursue music, Lee found herself in challenging situations, from struggling with addiction and running out of money to ending an eight year relationship that left her wi...
Apr 21, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Vandelux over Zoom video! Vandelux (Evan White) is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and vocalist from Vancouver, BC, now residing in San Francisco, CA. Evan brings a global perspective to his music, drawing his artist name from a peculiar composition of past city dwellings (Vancouver, Deland, Luxembourg) that helped shape his sound into what it is today. Balancing retro nostalgia with contemporary electronic production, Vandelux has a knack for crafting song...
Apr 20, 2023•40 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Project 86 over Zoom video! PROJECT 86 are back and in a big way. The band will release the double album OMNI in two parts. OMNI Part 1 is out now! OMNI Part 2 will arrive in the fall of this year. OMNI is an immersive Sci-fi/horror media experience, one part double album, one part film, one part novel. Though it is a work of fiction, it is rooted in current events, circa 2023. Sonically, it is a wholly unique merger of genres…death metal, gore, rock, electron...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Punk Rock Facotry over Zoom video! Irresistible pop-punk rascals PUNK ROCK FACTORY are celebrating the release of their new album by sharing a brand new single and video. Made world famous by pop icons ABBA when their now classic single shot to #1 in multiple countries in 1974, 'Mamma Mia' also became the title track of the smash-hit musical that launched in 1999. PRF's reimagined version of 'Mamma Mia' - is just one of 11 high-octane, certified bangers on the...
Apr 18, 2023•44 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sam Tinnesz over Zoom video! Nashville hitmaker Sam Tinnesz has recently released his pop rock project There Goes The Neighborhood. The single, “ Spaced Out ” featuring Nick Wheeler of the All-American Rejects is an anthem for all those who are tired of having an on-and-off again, complicated relationship status. Swirled with pop-punk guitar-driven melodies in signature Wheeler fashion, “Spaced Out” perfectly embodies the 2000s alternative foundation in Sam Ti...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Eloise over Zoom video! 23-year-old London-based singer-songwriter Eloise releases her debut album Drunk On A Flight via AWAL, available everywhere now! Branching out beyond the soft, jazz-tinged soul of her early work, Drunk On A Flight sees Eloise broadening her horizons and applying her pop nous to a much wider palette of sounds. It is a coming of age album about embracing the moment; a heartbreak record that empowers listeners to luxuriate in their feeling...
Apr 15, 2023•32 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Bury Tomorrow over Zoom video! It's never too late to be what you might have been. Sometimes you just need a push to take the plunge. Few people would be greater advocates for this truth than Bury Tomorrow. Faced 18 months ago, following a period of external and internal strife, with the very real reality that it might be time to pack up their successes and close the book on a storied career of 15 years, with their hands forced and backs to the wall Bury Tomor...
Apr 14, 2023•56 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt Corby over Zoom video! Matt Corby recently released his new album Everything’s Fine , via Communion. His first album in five years, Everything’s Fine vividly captures the personal and creative growth of Matt Corby who, like many, was tipped belly side up recently. Beyond the global touring pause, on the day he was meant to start recording his new album, Corby and his family were instead rescued by a neighbor. Their home had been engulfed by the flood wate...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Scarlet Parke over Zoom video! Singer, songwriter and self-made producer, Scarlet Parke, releases her latest single, “369,”. Performed exclusively for Grammy.com last year, “369” showcases a combination of Scarlet’s confident writing ability, strong production skills, and commanding vocals. Scarlet elaborates; “369 is a manifestation practice I like to do that includes writing down a mantra 3 times in the morning, 6 times in the afternoon, and 9 times at night...
Apr 12, 2023•39 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing SkyeChristy over Zoom video! Primed for a breakthrough, buzzing Los Angeles duo SkyeChristy share a new single entitled “Beach Zombies” today and announce their signing to Warner Records. “Beach Zombies” threads dusty acoustic guitar through a glitchy electronic haze punctuated by a sparse beat. Their hypnotic intonation practically hovers over the soundscape as airy harmonies entwine seamlessly. Fittingly, it culminates with a summery apocalyptic chant, “They...
Apr 10, 2023•40 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Flyana Boss over Zoom video! Best friends and dynamic hip-hop duo Flyana Boss, recently released their EP Boffum. The triumphant and colorful two-song project is packed with infectious beats and power-punching vocals that jab with brazen notes of attitude and unmatched confidence. What began as two best friends exchanging freestyles over Youtube beats, has effortlessly grown into a bold and audacious career that shines light on being a woman through witty bant...
Apr 09, 2023•26 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Mareux over Zoom video! Opening up his world even wider, critically acclaimed darkwave artist Mareux shares a new single entitled “Little Lies” today. Listen to “Little Lies” via Revolution/Warner Records. Mareux’s forthcoming album, Lovers From The Past, is out May 5. “Little Lies” layers neon keys above a head-nodding bass line and icy production. Surging through this sonic backdrop, Mareux’s deep intonation bellows and beckons with an entrancing and engagin...
Apr 07, 2023•37 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Not3s over Zoom video! Eschewing an academic career in favour of music, Hackney, East London born and bred rapper Not3s put all his time and effort into developing his career, rising from online obscurity to being signed by a major label in a relatively short time. Drawing inspiration not only from his underground grime scene, but also his Nigerian heritage, Nots helped push the sound of Afro-basement to a new level with the release of ‘Addison Lee’ in 2017. R...
Apr 07, 2023•32 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Lupe Fuentes over Zoom video! Creative Entrepreneur, House & Techno DJ & Producer, “In the Loop” Record Label Owner, Radio Show Host, Fitness & Wellness guru, Lupe Fuentes embodies the spirit of today's modern empowered woman and tomorrow’s thought leader. The Columbian-born, Los Angeles-based Fuentes is setting off the dancefloor with her newest single, “Vamo Pa La Brea”, featuring an enigmatic song structure that will leave you begging for the dr...
Apr 06, 2023•37 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing The Moss over Zoom video! The Moss has quickly earned a rapturous fanbase with their euphoric live show and the recent release of their Insomnia EP on S-Curve / Hollywood Records. Earning acclaim from Under The Radar , The Alternative , LADYGUNN , Earmilk , Atwood , Ones To Watch and much more, the band just wrapped up a nearly sold out western U.S. headline tour. Hailed for bringing their youthful exuberance and alternative-rock swagger to the studio and the ...
Apr 05, 2023•34 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Jay Allen Zoom video! Country singer Jay Allen has released his latest single, "No Prayer Like Mama's," through ONErpm. The new single is a touching tribute to the strength and devotion of a mother's love and is available now on streaming services worldwide. Inspired by Jay Allen's own journey, "No Prayer Like Mama's" is a tribute to the love and sacrifice of mothers. The song was born out of Allen's own experience of losing his mother to Alzheimer's disease a...
Apr 04, 2023•47 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Sam MacPherson Zoom video! Renowned LA by-way-of New Jersey singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson is excited to announce that his sophomore EP Powerlines will be released on Friday, April 14 via Elektra Records. In celebration of the forthcoming effort, MacPherson today released “Stretch,” a cathartic and introspective new single about finding love, that will appear on the record (full tracklist below). Taking flight on shimmering keys with a hypnotic hook, the son...
Apr 01, 2023•33 min
We had the pleasure of interviewing Kel-P Zoom video! Nigerian Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kel-P (Wizkid, Angelique Kidjo, Burna Boy, Dadju, Adekunle Gold) makes his debut as a vocalist in the romantic number “One More Night” via Virgin Records France and Jones Worldwide. The single is off his debut EP “Bully Season Vol. 1”. A powerful, mid-tempo tune with cathartic, raw intensity, “One More Night” captures the listener right away. Kel-P’s slick, charismatic fl...
Mar 31, 2023•21 min
