You haven’t experienced anything like this. Florida-born, Los Angeles-based No Name Hotel is about to drop his debut EP, Tristan, on May 4. No Name Hotel (the musical pseudonym of Farahd Abdullah Wallizada) has been involved with music his whole life, but Tristan will be his first ‘official’ release. Featured on Tristan is No Name Hotel’s “Blood On Sky”, a brooding, searching track that lays down the thematic landscape of the EP. A unique track that is comprised of a two-way internal musical conversation, “Blood On Sky” brings to the surface many thoughts and feelings that we hide away: anxieties, insecurities, self-doubts.
No Name Hotel is releasing the music video for “Blood On Sky”, equally stunning and unique, and we’ve got the exclusive premiere. Spread across three screens, the video takes the viewer on not only an aural journey, but a visual one as well. Featuring both lyrics from the song and interpretative choreography/visuals, “Blood On Sky” is a treat for the senses, no matter how you take it in.
No Name Hotel is doing something completely new, authentic, and unprecedented. Eyes, ears, and heart – let your senses be engulfed by “Blood On Sky”.
When Sasha Velour battled her way to the crown in RuPaul’s Drag Race, it was there the night Meric Long, the singer behind FAN decided to create his new single “Velour” because he was inspired by Sasha Velour’s artistry when he saw her lip sync performance.
Meric Long recreated Sasha Velour’s win through the song “Velour”, which showcases the energetic feeling of what he felt when he saw Velour win. The video shows a person watching the television through different things such as binoculars, sunglasses, blinds, and many more. The video is very creative and the colorful scenes that capture the true essence of the video.
Brooklyn based Las Rosas just released their video for their single “Christa.” “Christa” opens to child-like imagery. It opens in a kids room, where they are lying on their bed wearing a “monster” suit (think “Where The Wild Things Are”). The video follows a pre-teen girl with short curly red hair who is keen to her vintage camera and has a smile for everyone she meets. The “monster” and “Christa” don’t cross paths until the end of the night when they end up in a club. One may argue that “Christa” displays no kids in this video. After all why would they be in a night club?
To me, “Christa” purposely cast kids for a specific purpose–to display the endless hope and search for young and middle age adults to find “innocent teenage love.” The garage band’s “Christa” is coming from their sophomore album Shadow By Your Side which will release on May 11th.
Clay Priskorn just release a video for his latest video “Orange Sky.” With a classic all-American feel, the video takes on a cross country road trip with two lovers. Shots of motel rooms, arcades, and cruising in a Rolls Royce, these two girls are hot and taking on the world with each other. Soon they have reached the “big city” as if this is their place to begin again. While the couple seems truly in love, it’s not all fun and games. The end of the video for “Orange Sky” leaves you with an unexpected and dark twist.
Decide for yourself whether or not “Orange Sky” is about two reckless lovers, or a tale of sabotage and revenge.
Back again after the successful release of their last single, Lume is back with the release of their second single, “Unending” from their next album Wrung Out. Not only is a perfect complement to their previous release, “Unending” is full of a new excitement, rhythm and beat that is a new angle fans have yet to see in their previous releases. Originally, when the band began their journey of writing and producing their new album, they were inspired by the weight that society tends to place on certain subjects. Highly affected by the death of three friends, taken too soon from this earth and who suffered from drug abuse and suicide, Lume was motivated to speak out and express these deep emotions with their music. Although the themes of their lyrics are of great societal concern, “Unending,” avoids being dismal and bleak. Instead, it takes the listener on a journey that is beautiful, but also leans far over the edge until you are forced to take a plunge into their crashing finale.
With two singles from their next album out on the market, band members of Lume are preparing for the release of their full length album that is scheduled to drop on April 20. Also, more exciting news from this budding band includes the announcement made recently of the their upcoming tour with REZN. With a new album scheduled for release and a tour just around the corner, Lume is finally getting the attention from the music community that they so crave and rightly deserve.
Febueder just released a video for their latest “Paramount Tether”. The video had a homemade feel to it but is nothing short of trippy. What starts as a series of street lights, soon turn into flashes of lights and candles. The camera starts cutting to random images which include but are not limited to, dead dogs/animals, blood soaked sheets, random strangers, and bodies of water.
Have you ever watched anything and after you were just like “What?” That’s how I feel about this video, incredibly intrigued in the best way. The song is trippy in itself too. It flows with drums, trumpets, and deep vocals. It has a similar feel to Alt-J’s sound, but this is more distinctive and less produced which makes for a raw sound.
Couple and indie duo Pharis & Jason Romero just releases their latest video for their song “Sweet Old Religion.” The video is a visual representation of not only the couple’s love for one another. The video opens with the couple sitting next to each other and facing each other. Jason has a banjo in head and Pharis is ready to sing. The video is set in black and white which makes for an intimate setting. Banjo in hand, Jason and Pharis shine on the vocals of “Sweet Old Religion.” “Sweet sweet sweet satisfaction- doing all I need, ” the couple ode to a love found. The video for “Sweet Old Religion,” was one of the cutest things I watched on a Saturday afternoon, and it would be for you too.
With all of the musical talent and skill that exceeds that of most of the rising generation, 21-year old artist Vina Love is taking the stage by storm. Her talent, however, is not limited strictly to vocal ability. Unlike most artists, Vina has her hand in every part of the creative process from songwriting to the production of her music videos. Her ear for solid vocals and eye for beautiful aesthetics is emphasized and proven with the release of her new single and music video, “Air,” which is expected to bring her popularity and success to a whole new realm. The remix, “Air” that is coming soon is a remix that features beats by Ted Smooth, DJ Kid Capri and also a special guest feature by a well-known rapper.
Alongside the new single release is the music video for “Air”, which captures the listener and embodies the soulful spirit of Vina Love. With the addition of neon lights that highlight Vina’s unique chic look, the video has a very professional feel that puts this budding artist up with some of the top performers around the globe. As traction for her music continues to build, Vina has also been working to market her name by opening for other performers such as Fat joe, Ja Rule and Jada Kiss. With all of this success, there is nothing holding Vina Love back from becoming the next new thing in the music industry.
Having come a long way from its humble beginnings, current Brooklynite Phil & The Osophers – a solo project spearheaded by multi-instrumentalist Philip Radiotes, often rounded out by drummer Kevin Estrada and bassist Gus Iversen – has found his stride over the past few years. His latest – a track titled “Third Wold American” – is no exception. Taking advantage of an upbeat soundscape to layer in new instruments from the beginning, the listener can find a stark contrast in the tempo of the track verses the lyrics, which are dripping with dissatisfaction. For good reason, too.
Says the band about the track:
“ThirdWorldAmerican” is a song that captures a decline in American culture, a decline now sharpened but born long before us. The feeling that we are foreign even at home, that a diversity of values are not welcomed, or even understood. That our hearts are orphaned, alienated by power and, because of this, beat out of tempo with the true rhythm of the world. And it is a song that puts hope solely in exactly these marginalized peoples to lead the way to change.
We’ve got the exclusive premiere of the official lyric video for “Third World American”, a video that plays with the contrast of black and white the way it plays with contrast of sound and meaning. Check it out below!
