Elke – the beautiful moniker for musician Kayla Graninger – has been quite buys preparing for the release of her brand new EP Bad Metaphors. Elke was raised in different cities around the United States, discovering art in different places, until she dropped out of boarding school and moved to New York.
The EP consists of three songs that are inspired by past relationships and the hurt from the breakups that come with that. Each song on the EP sounds different from the other, resplendent in nature. The EP’s lead single “Without The I” is about someone saying “love you” without the “I” in front of it. The song gives the listener enough confidence to walk away from the person they love that does not love them the same.
Each of the songs set Elke apart as an artist, with “Two Lives” being a rock song and “Black and Blue” giving the EP a dark ending. The entire album explores what it is like to start over and the loss of relationships.
Elke’s debut EP “Bad Metaphors” is available now. Keep up with her here.
Rock group Rad Horror is on the brink of success with the recent release of their four track EP Anti-Teenage Sensation Part 1. The collection of quirkily beautiful pop/rock tracks takes you back to that casual, laid back, feeling that we all crave from the 90s. The first track is called “Dark Times”, and is a song that takes you on a journey addressing people who act fake while making you feel like an outcast. Endearing as all hell, it paves the way perfectly for second track “Teenage Love”, which looks at the thin line between love and lust.
The album comes around full circle, touching on a variety of topics with “Stay Out” – which talks about all-too-relatable mind games – and “Only When You’re Lonely”, which seems to bring each topic element of the album together. Anti-Teenage Sensation Part 1 is a future classic at its finest, preparing us all for the ups and downs of summertime love.
Virginia-based pop/punk rock artist Corey Pavlosky is ready to claim his time to shine with his debut EP Atlas. The release features six songs that help set the tone of Corey’s artistry. One of the songs on the album is titled “Weathered”, which is a song that is totally put together, with haunting harmonies led by Pavlosky’s voice. The beat of the track, by the way, that is unforgettable. The song is liable to keep the listener interested and holds its own as the last song on the album.
“Better Days”, a personal favorite on the album, shows that even though something bad is going on in your life, better days are soon to come. Each song is completely different from the next, but the differences are what make it even more thrilling. Atlas has the power to pull at your heartstrings as a listener. The album takes you on a journey that you simply do not want to end.
Producer and musician Ukiyo is gearing himself up for a lot of success with his new single “Go”. “Go” features the vocals of Chymes giving the song a blissful tone. Ukiyo adds a blissful vibe to the video that was released for the single.
The video is creative with a kaleidoscopic bringing Ukiyo’s song to life. The video for the song explores adventure and relationships within your life through people, both within yourself and through the people you love.
“Go” is a great song that displays pure creativity. Keep up with Ukiyo here.
Emma Hern is ready to take a dive into the music industry with her unique blend of pop and soul music. Her new video for “Love is Killing Me” is a pink pop bubblegum video that playfully complements Hern’s lyrics. The video is a take on a wildly feminine vibe. The video is fun and lighthearted, giving the viewer a carefree feeling. And we’re all about that carefree feeling.
Ruel is a young Australian artist on the rise, and he is back with anew track titled “Dazed & Confused”. The track is a soulful song that makes you want to get up and move. The song is powerful, and really leaves a mark on its listener. “Dazed & Confused” is from Ruel’s forthcoming EP Ready, which is set to be released June 1st via RCA Records. The track is the first song to be released from the EP, giving a glimpse of what Ruel has in store for his fans. It is clear that he has found his sound in music, and he is definitely an artist on the rise that you need to be on the lookout for this year.
Musician Adam French is back after the release of his recent EP Weightless. The musician is back with a new single “You From The Rest”, which is a step toward French’s musical growth as an artist. The song is a creative track that is not only creative but mature at the same time. The track is a step up in a musical sense.
“You From The Rest” is a song about the benefits of removing someone toxic from your life. The song shows an appreciation of the people in your life that bring positivity to your life and fulfillment. The song is deep in an emotional sense and truly defines Adam French music.
Meric Long – the frontman for The Dodos – is releasing Barton’s Den which is a new solo album as his musical project FAN. “What a Mistake” – off of the upcoming release – is a song about trying to communicate with someone that is no longer here, and now has an accompanying video for the world to see. The video features Long singing the song on television and laptop screens in public places, other shots display him walking down the street and being followed by a man whose face is pixilated. Then it shows that the person that is gone is communicating with the living through an object that was once theirs. It is thought-inducing and moving, and a necessity for your music catalog.
17 year old Hana Vu is confident with her new single “Cool”, which features Satchy. The song is from her debut EP How Many Times Have You Driven By. Vu produced the music for her album herself as well as wrote the music. “Cool” seems to be a direct reflection of Vu. The track starts off slow and begins with a calming vibe that creates a perfect sound for the listener to get into. In addition, Vu created an animated video to go along with the track. The song’s name describes exactly how the song is “Cool”.
Hana Vu’s debut EP How Many Times Have You Driven By will be released via Luminelle Recordings June 29th. It is available for preorder now.
