vincent, “show me” ft. aviella

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”

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”

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.

parker moore, “how long”

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.

dommengang, “past lives”

dommengang, “past lives”

Alternative-indie rock band Dommengang just released their latest single “Past Lives.”  Recorded at Stumptown Coffee, “Past Lives” is an angsty anthem that we can’t stop listening to.  The funky track samples a classic rock feel with whiny vocals.  “Past Lives” talks on the relationship with a former lover.  The relationship clearly isn’t over on Dommengang’s side.  “Baby I can’t call you baby anymore,” cries out the regretful track.  My favorite line is “I don’t belong to anyone,” describing the epitome of what it means for something to be over and even more so- to be able to acknowledge that.  “Past Lives” is full of guitar, drums, and post-love blues. It’s definitely worth the listen.

Keep up with Dommengang here.

carry illinois, “runaway”

carry illinois, “runaway”

LGBTQA rockers Carry Illinois announce their new EP Work In Progress which will release May 25th.  The band will hit the ground running with  show release on May 25th in Austin,  TX.  In the meantime, the indie-pop rockers have released their latest single off of Work In Progress “Runaway.”  “Runaway” dives into the synth-pop world of alternative indie with its electronic sounds.  The lyrics tell of an uphill battle between anxiety, body image, and internal struggles.  “When did you first begin to hate your body and your heart?  I was six or I was seven…wasn’t I too young to feel that way?” proclaims the track.  Diving into the chorus, Carry Illinois talks about the one thing that is familiar to them: “I know, I know how to runaway– I know, I know it’s not good to runaway.”

“Runaway” shows off a raw and open emotional narrative with no shame.  Inspiration for many of Carry Illinois’ songs comes from the loss of a close bandmate, John Winsor.  Frontwoman Lizzy Lehman explains this saying, “After John committed suicide in March of 2016, I decided that I no longer needed to shy away from the real struggles that I face. I decided that writing about it, singing about it, and performing with utmost strength and courage is what I need to do.”  The cathartic writing that Lizzy touches on is present on “Runaway” and the latest Work In Progress.  

Work In Progress is out May 25th. Keep up with Carry Illinois here.

coralcrown, “she is a saint”

coralcrown, “she is a saint”

Luis Gotor – who goes by Coralcrown – has dropped his debut EP Birth for everyone to hear. The EP consists of four songs that elaborate on Coralcrown’s sound for the world. One of the songs from the EP is titled “She is a Saint”, which has recently received a visual adaptation.

“She is a Saint” is a passionate song that is a great opening to Coralcrown’s EP. “She is a Saint” is a love story that leaves the listener longing for love, or feeling the love that the singer feels. The song is an upbeat track that takes music to a whole new level.

Coralcrown’s debut EP Birth is available now.

tokyo police club, “new blues”

tokyo police club, “new blues”

Tokyo Police Club – the incredible group comprised of Dave Monks, Josh Hooks, Graham Wright and Greg Alsop – released their latest single “New Blues” recently, igniting the passion in their fans hearts once again, as they have been proven to do repeatedly. The single consists of the sound of drums and guitar ringing out in the background. The song has a bit of a slow rock sound to it, and has a markedly different sound from Tokyo Police Club’s previous two albums. “New Blues” shows that the group is trying something more diverse within their music. The group has also announced a three week U.S. tour and – trust us – you do NOT want to miss this.

 

TOUR DATES
04/16 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
04/17 – Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre
04/18 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
04/20 – Columbus, OH @ Express Live!
04/21 – Milwaukee, WI @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
04/22 – Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
04/23 – S. Burlington, VT @ Higher Ground
04/24 – Portland, ME @ State Theatre
04/26 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
04/27 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music
04/28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Street
04/29 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Street
05/02 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
05/03 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
05/04 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Keep up with Tokyo Police Club here.

century thief, “406”

century thief, “406”

Toronto-based six-piece Century Thief has just dropped a brand new single, “406,” off their upcoming EP Deaf Beneath the Waves, out May 4. Deaf Beneath the Waves will be the second record from Century Thief, following their 2015 debut record, Reviere. The six-piece experimental indie band is made of bassist Dante Matas, vocalist/guitarist Omar Shabbar, Kathryn Kearns on keys, wind, and vocals, Adam Reid handling brass, Michael Legere on guitar and vocals, and drummer Colin McNally.

Their new single, “406” encompasses frenzied emotion through varied instrumentation paired with clear but complex lyricism and vocals. The track is not only impressive in and of itself, but also because Century Thief self-produced it (and all their new material), working on their new songs since spring of 2016. With the ability to appeal to a variety of tastes, “406” covers many musical aspects within the the space of a song.

Says the group of their new single: “406,”  is about trying to close the growing distance between two people in a failed relationship. It explores ideas of false hope and the harsh realities of a newfound loneliness, pulling at loose threads through selective memory.”


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