no coast criminals @ vaudeville mews
No Coast Criminals brought street punk to Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines on March 28th. Wrapping up a Midwest tour, the band unleashed their Oi! styling on a lively crowd. Keep up with them here.
bossie, not pictured
Toronto-based musician Bossie is set to release her latest album Not Pictured on April 27th. Not Pictured covers a wide variety of topics including modern culture, consumerism, and social media, among others. Bossie sparked public attention when she released her first single “Meteror” in 2015. Now, with her debut album, we are reminded of that infectious and beautiful sound that we have been falling in love with over the last couple of years. The album places emphasis on the sound of bubblegum pop with Boosie’s amazing, robust vocals.
First tack “Mild At Heart” discusses the mild nature in a relationship. “Take your headphones off we need to talk” says Bossie. Pondering the relationship she says, “What if we need to grow up?/Maybe we’re just mild at heart.” “Mild At Heart” really digs into the frustrations of a relationship. Bossie sings on falling in and out of love, not moving forward, and not having that “zest” in a relationship. “Strawberry Moon” shows off the artist’s quirky side. With the funky beat and electronic sounds, “Strawberry Moon” shows off Bossie’s diverse style. “Don’t set fire to the strawberry moon,” proclaims Bossie. What does it mean? Luckily enough, she leaves that up for interpretation. On “There Will Be Time,” Bossie takes a stab about the timing in life. A track about there being a time and place for everything, Bossie is transparent on “There Will Be Time.” “Yeah there will be time…there will be time to decide,” we hear on “There Will Be Time.” Bossie recognizes that whether it be a relationship, career move, or personal, not everything in life needs an immediate decision.
We are enamored by Bossie’s new album, and KNOW you will be too! Not Pictured is out everywhere April 27th. Keep up with Bossie here.
matthew chaim, “crash”
After taking a year from music, Montreal’s Matthew Chaim is back doing what he does best: making music. The pop and R&B singer is better than ever with his new single “Crash”, which Chaim used as a direct outlet for the feelings he was going through in his personal life. Because of this, the truth of music as medicine for healing is brought to the forefront. “Crash” is guaranteed to change the way you feel about music.
Keep up with Matthew Chaim here.
krrum, “waves”
Leeds-based Krrum has just dropped “Waves”, the first single off his upcoming debut LP, Honeymoon. Krrum (the musical moniker of Alex Carrie) looks to display a well-rounded sound within his first record, after his several digital singles and vinyl releases. Having years of experience with drumming, trumpet, production, and more, Krrum has spent several years honing his craft. Krrum has now released “Waves” in anticipation for the entirety of Honeymoon, and we couldn’t be more excited. “Waves” gives the listener a first taste of what is to come in Krrum’s upcoming record. Filled with frenzied yet focused emotion, Krrum packs a punch with “Waves”. An irresistible beat moves the track along, highlighting by well-crafted lyricism. With a thoroughly modern and individual sound, Krrum provides the listener with a glimpse into the instability of anxiety while maintaining an approachability.
Says Krrum:
“Waves” is about noticing the cyclical nature of everything, being scared of repeating things and having no control over it, like your life is predetermined. It’s still a pop song when all’s said and done but the more fidgety, frantic arrangement is a nod to that paranoia.
Watch for Honeymoon, out June 15. Keep up with Krrum: Facebook / Twitter / Soundcloud / Spotify
vincent, “show me” ft. aviella
Producer Vincent is a musician that does not want to be tied down by boundaries. The producer uses his carefree approach to make music. This time, Vincent pairs up with singer Aviella to bring life to his new song “Show Me”, a dreamy pop song that pushes boundaries when it comes to music.
Aviella lends her voice to the track making the song stellar. The track is magical with just the right sound. The song is a song that gives off a boost of energy and displays what Vincent’s sound is truly about. “Show Me” is one of the debut tracks from Vincent’s debut album.
Keep up with Vincent here.
georgi kay, “lone wolf”
Aside from her overwhelming talents and skills on stage, British-Australian rising talent Georgi Kay has the ability to rise to the top of the charts with he vocal skill off stage as well. Most recently, Kay has brought her a-game and released an all new single that is hands down one of her most introspective and self-searching tracks to date. One of the most notable aspects of hew single, “Lone Wolf,” is that Kay isn’t afraid to be completely vanerable and honest with her listener. All through the track, this young artists speaks of past and present frustrations and failures that have, in essence brought her to where she is today.
When speaking of her latest success, Kay says, “Accepting the fact that no matter how many good people you have in your life, they will never truly know and understand you as deeply and as intimately as you know and understand yourself. What’s so funny and oddly comforting about this truth, this realization, is that we have all felt this way or are feeling it right now.”
Along with her ability to write and sing with emotion and feeling, this artist is also a fantastic performer as she mixes and creates loops right in stage before the eyes of her audience. Without a doubt. There is a special “je ne sais quoi” about Georgi Kay that the world is finally starting to recognize. Through the entirety of this track, there is immense precision and planned exactness to each rhythm and beat that allows fans to focus on the intense meaning behind each word.
Keep up with Georgi Kay here.
jimmy, “smile”
Ever-impressed by the incredible talent that is Jimmy, we are delighted to share his new haunting and dark single “Smile”, the follow up to his self-titled single “Jimmy.” “Smile” discusses the struggles of being told to smile when times are tough an not the easiest. It displays the power of connection, as listeners relate to the same feelings of powerlessness in a corporate world.
Jimmy explains his inspiration behind “the track by stating:
I didn’t write “Smile” because I’d found any answers and writing it hasn’t afforded me any catharsis. “Smile” is simply a reaction to the corporations who perpetuate addiction as a pillar of business, to all the trendy marketing campaigns of the tobacco, alcohol, and pharmaceutical industries with their side effects in fine print or sped-up voice-overs, and the innocent souls on the other side of a rigged transaction.
Keep up with Jimmy here.
monogem, “get you high”
Indie pop artist Monogem – the entrancing moniker that belongs to singer songwriter Jen Hirsh – recently released the music video for her gorgeous track “Get You High” (featured in our “Ultimate Stoner Playlist“), a luscious and fun visual to tantalize the senses. Smoke, jewel tones, and a bevy of flawless women pose in seductive and wonderful ways, as Monogem dazzles with her immaculate voice. The funny part is, we have always likened some of her delivery to Prince, and this video makes us feel like we’re on our way to a party at the ever-elusive artist’s house (RIP). So, relive that dream and be captivated by Monogem’s latest visual below.
Keep up with Monogem here.
parker moore, “how long”
Rising above the status quo that has gripped the rock genre for some years now is Parker Moore, who has recently separated himself from Bay-area based rock group Catholic Radio and has begun to spin a new story all for himself. In recent months, he released a wildly popular debut solo album, Alterations and Repais, but even more current is his new single, “How Long.” Not only has this been a huge breakthrough for Moore himself, but it is also a wonderfully composed track that is skillfully layered with captivating soundscapes and gripping, guitar driven melodies. Complimented by his crooner vocal talent, the melodic undertones of the instrumentals lead flawlessly into a lyrically dynamic chorus that is enchanting and spectacular.
“How Long” aligns itself with some of the most popular aspects of the rock genre and is pitted to be one of Moore’s most successful releases to date. Just like he exhibited in the release of his full length album, it is clear that this artist took extensive amounts of time in order to produce a track that would be easily relatable and beloved by fans throughout the country. With stunning displays of distinct musical talent and a strong understanding of composition, Parker Moore has a bring future as a new and rapidly rising solo artist.
Keep up with Parker Moore here.