Berlin Based Artist Nadine Finsterbusch Releases Her Debut Solo Album "My Space"
Berlin based artist Nadine Finsterbusch has just unveiled her first solo album entitled “My Space”, produced by Ramin Bijan.
Berlin based artist Nadine Finsterbusch does not look back, and she is not interested in expectations for women her age.
With her newly released album "My Space", she wants to make room and take space. For an impetuous feeling of youth, uninhibited fandom and big feelings.
The 44-year-old artist concludes with experiences that have shaped her adulthood. Early menopause, breaches of trust or failed friendships. It is time for something new. With a certain mood for optimism that we probably experienced in our youth for the last time, she makes it clear that it´s about the here and now.
There is this kind of youthful despite in her voice of these 10 electropop songs on her first solo album “My Space”. And opens a door to what most grown ups have buried somewhere between shopping lists and work-life-balance: her revived teenage self, brave, unironically emotional and without any bitterness.
In her first single "You Make me Forget", Nadine makes it clear who is in control of her life: herself. "Don't tell me what to do now" she proclaims in the album opener. Framed by steady beats of an electronic snare and accompanied by a prancing electric guitar, Finsterbusch's voice makes its way through the increasingly dense thicket of synths - "No, I don't look back" - until at the end she lets herself be taken in by a booming and glowing soundscape. Sound backdrop.
She repeats "I've been around" like a calming mantra, as if she is now focusing her strength before launching fully into the album. Nadine's vehement and innocent-sounding vocals are not accidentally reminiscent of Björk. The singer was Nadine's earliest and most formative inspiration: "I secretly watched MTV when I was 13. When I saw Björk for the first time, I knew: that's what I wanted to do that," she says.
Most recently, Nadine had lived out her love of electronic avant-garde pop in the band project Phinsterbush. "Magnets", the project's first and last album, was released in 2017. Now it's time for Nadine to do her own thing. And it's poppier, more playful, more honest. "As a solo artist, I can express myself differently than in a band context," says Nadine. This is how her songs for the album emerged from her gut.
"What comes out, is right," thought Nadine during the creative process. The songs are snapshots, created impulsively. "I only understood the meaning of some of the songs in retrospect." Disappointments and hurt feelings have flowed into the songs, but also the dealing with the early onset of the menopause, the accompanying mood swings and the finality of childlessness. She found the right musical framework for this together with producer Ramin Bijan, with whom she has already realized several projects and who, among other things, worked with the band "Die Türen" or Robert Forster.
Nadine greatly appreciates working with Ramin Bijan because he gives her the space to trust and express herself. But perhaps the most important influence on Nadine's current creative work is K-Pop. "Without the band BTS, the album probably wouldn't exist," says Nadine. Discovered during seemingly endless corona lockdowns, the guys from BTS dug themselves deeper and deeper into Nadine's heart. The fact that she would feel so much fan love again in her early 40s surprised herself.
So much so that she lists all the BTS band members in the song "Make Some Time". "That was actually a spontaneous improvisation that we then left in the song," she says. So there it is again, the unspent joy of experimentation that characterizes Nadine’s "My Space". And speaking of "My Space": the association with THE musical social network of the noughties is unintentional but fits in well with the youthful just-do-it vibe. The album is intended to make it much clearer: This is my space, my feel-good place. And that Nadine would also like to create for others.
Nadine doesn't need advice from supposedly serious music experts. On the contrary: "Why so serious?" she asks in the song of the same name. "My Space" is an invitation to indulge in all feelings without irony. Just like we did as teenagers.
Slum Village Announces Tracklist, Cover Art, and May 3rd Release Date for New Album "F.U.N"
As Slum Village pushes through the second half of their second month-long Europe tour in the past year, T3 and Young RJ have unveiled the tracklist, cover art, and official May 3rd release date for their forthcoming album “F.U.N”.
As Slum Village pushes through the second half of their second month-long Europe tour in the past year, T3 and Young RJ unveiled the tracklist, cover art, and official May 3rd release date for their forthcoming album “F.U.N” in a recent Instagram post.
With guest features from Robert Glasper, Cordae, Eric Roberson, Larry June, Sango, and many others, “F.U.N” will serve as the first new Slum Village album since 2015's critically acclaimed “Yes!”.
TRACKLIST:
"Welcome" feat Brittney Carter
"All Live" feat Abstract Orchestra
"All Live Pt 2" feat. Sango, Phat Kat, Daru Jones
"To The Disco" feat Abstract Orchestra
"Request" ft. Earlly Mac, Abstract Orchestra
"Yeah Yeah" ft Karriem Riggins
"Just Like You" ft. Larry June, The Dramatics
"F.U.N"
"So Superb" ft Cordae, Earlly Mac
"Keep Dreaming" ft Karriem Riggins, Fat Ray
"Factor" ft. Eric Roberson, Elijah Fox
"Since 92" ft Robert Glasper
“F.U.N” will be available on all major digital streaming platforms via Ne'Astra Music / Virgin Music Group on Friday, May 3rd. Pre-order/save the album here.
Following their 28 date FUN Since 92 Tour, Slum Village will join SZA and Jack Harlow in Louisville, Kentucky for the Gazebo Festival next month. The duo will also join Rakim and Talib Kweli for Panic In La on May 15.
MORE ABOUT SLUM VILLAGE:
Born from the vibrant energy of Detroit's Conant Gardens, Slum Village is more than just a group-- it's a brotherhood bound by friendship and music. Founded in the early '90s by T3, Baatin, and the legendary J Dilla (a.k.a. Jay Dee), the group debuted as "Ssenepod" on 1996's Fantastic Vol. 1, before blossoming into the iconic name we know today. Their early recordings, crafted in the intimacy of Dilla's basement, pulsated with the raw energy of the Detroit underground. By 1998, their talent landed them a deal with local label Barak Records, thrusting them onto a path of critical acclaim. Backed by the underground imprint, Slum Village released their seminal 2000 album Fantastic Vol. 2.
While Vol. 2 was a significant breakthrough for the group, it wasn't until Barak and Capital Records teamed to issue Slum Village's Trinity (Past, Present and Future) in 2002 that the group saw mainstream success. With the Dwele-assisted hit "Tainted", the album remains the group's highest-charting album to date. Though J Dilla left the group to embark on a solo journey in 2000, his influence remained deeply ingrained in Slum's DNA through his protégé, and now Grammy-nominated producer, Young RJ, who served as co-producer and engineer for much of Slum Village's transitional work.
Slum continued to push boundaries, scoring their second commercial smash "Selfish" (featuring Kanye West and John Legend), from their 2004 album Detroit Deli, which peaked on Billboard's Hot 100 in 2004. After 2010's Villa Manifesto, Young RJ officially joined Slum Village as a rapper. RJ and founding member T3 reinforced Slum Village’s legacy as a duo with two critically-acclaimed albums, Evolution (2013) and Yes! (2015)-- the latter of which features posthumous Dilla production. Together, T3 and Young RJ have continued to carry the torch for 12 years, honoring their group's original vision while continuing to evolve its legacy with fresh new energy and infectious enthusiasm.
Toronto's Trash Pop Trio Mad Ones Unveil Their New LP “What it Takes”
Toronto's leading purveyors of Trash Pop and Garage Rock, Mad Ones, have just dropped their highly anticipated new vinyl LP "What it Takes" on Fortune Stellar Records.
Toronto's leading purveyors of Trash Pop and Garage Rock, Mad Ones, have just dropped their highly anticipated new vinyl LP "What it Takes" on Fortune Stellar Records. This marks Mad Ones' fifth studio album, through a joint effort between Fortune Stellar Records, The Orchard, and F.A.B. Distribution.
The album boasts 10 infectious, high-energy tracks, brimming with catchy hooks and straight-to-the-chorus melodies. Recorded with the band performing and singing live in the studio, often with no separation, "What it Takes" captures the raw essence of Mad Ones' electrifying performances. Listeners can expect a unique yet familiar blend of influences, likened to a fusion of Ramones meets Hendrix, CCR meets Nirvana, or The Replacements colliding with The Kinks.
Often drawing comparisons to The Replacements and a grittier Big Star, Mad Ones hails from the heart of Toronto's Rock 'n' Roll scene, delivering tight song structures infused with the untamed energy of their dynamic live shows. Exclaim! Magazine called the trio "Crunchy, garage-tinged rock'n'roll done right," noting their refreshing departure from the overly earnest indie rock scene. Mad Ones has garnered significant support from Canada's esteemed media outlets, including The Verge, Indie88, CBC3, Stingray, and Earshot campus charts. With their latest album, Mad Ones are poised to further captivate their expanding fanbase and connect with an even broader audience.
In reflecting on the journey of the band thus far, Andrew DeVillers, the singer, guitarist, and bandleader of Mad Ones, remarked, "We have experienced all the usual dumb stuff an underrated powerhouse of our stature should…slippery steel staircases that go all the way to the top… being told we should have listed “no cats” on our rider…et cetera, but we’ve had the chance to tour with some of our favourite artists, had a lot of fun making records, and feel pretty lucky we still get to do this at all”.
The band has enjoyed some unique tour moments, electrifying performances at a rave in Serbia, a roller derby in Alberta, the odd roof top and so many more. Andrew, who also co-manages Fortune Stellar Records with his wife, Shiloh Harrison of HotKid, has overseen the release and/or distribution of albums by acclaimed artists including By Divine Right, Ace of Wands, HotKid, Rusty, The Mark Inside, The Mercy Now, and others. Notably, much of the material for the new Mad Ones album was crafted in Toronto, within the confines of an alley space off Queen St. West, once home to the legendary Shadowy Men On A Shadowy Planet (known for their iconic Kids in the Hall theme). However, it's worth noting that two tracks, "Drone" and "Mess," emerged from a transformative weekend at The Tragically Hip's renowned Bathouse Studio near Kingston.
Listen to the incredible new album by Mad Ones right now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with the band on their social media.
Super American Announce Forthcoming Album "Gangster of Love", Dropping May 31st
Super American has announced their third full length album, Gangster of Love, to be released May 31 via Wax Bodega. They’ve also released the first single and music video for “Hopefully Pitchfork Doesn’t Hear This”.
Super American has announced their third full length album, “Gangster of Love”, to be released May 31 via Wax Bodega. They’ve also released the first single and music video for “Hopefully Pitchfork Doesn’t Hear This”, a tongue in cheek track that rides palm-muted guitar chunks into a soaring, anxiety-fueled chorus.
Produced by Sam Guaiana (Neck Deep, Bayside), “Gangster of Love” follows 2021’s SUP and 2018’s Tequila Sunrise and found the duo fleeing Buffalo for Los Angeles, where the push and pull between the two songwriters – the real magic at the heart of Super American – was allowed to flourish and grow in a brand-new environment.
Since forming in Western New York in 2016, Patrick Feeley and his musical partner Matt Cox have blurred the line between absurdism and existentialism, swirling ‘90s melodicism, new-millennium pop-punk energy, and heartfelt emo into a wry, smirking rock sound.
Super American feels like the equivalent of their hometown Buffalo Bills’ tailgate scene: gleefully rowdy and best enjoyed with a beer in hand (with the non-zero chance someone might end up leaping through a flaming table when all is said and done).
“SUP was basically a record filled with anxiety as a survival mechanism,” Feeley explains. “This time around, it was less of a victim mindset. Thematically, I feel like it’s more about yearnings and desires and what you want for yourself.”
“We wanted this album to feel like you were stepping into this little world, and working with Sam helped us accomplish that,” says Cox.
“Gangster of Love” will be released on May 31.Pre-save it here: https://go.mhe.fm/sup_gangsteroflove
Tracklisting:
MOMMA, I’M GONNA BE A STAR
Manager Haircut
Mental Karate
Okay. Eat Me Alive.
Hopefully Pitchfork Doesn’t Hear This
Drowning
Limerence II
IDWLG
TOXXXIC BLOODSTREAM
Who’s Gonna Get Me High?
Ugly Cryin’ With My Dog
Admirer
Altima Song
Between the release of SUP and the upcoming album, the band have endeared listeners on tours with the likes of Hot Mulligan, Taking Back Sunday, and Neck Deep and just finished a run with Free Throw and Carpool. They’re poised to go even wider now, bringing Super American’s brand of slacker rock to brand-new audiences.
“We’ve always approached the band from a very innocent, youthful place despite not actually forming as kids,” Cox says. “I think that’s been a little bit of how we’ve lasted so long, by not really being beholden to hindsight. It keeps us moving forward and able to find new listeners.”
Adds Feeley: “Whatever audience gets it and enjoys it, god fucking bless their souls because they must be sick.”
Oakland’s Fog Lamp Drop Haunting Synthpunk LP with Single/Video “You Prove Yourself Wrong”
Oakland, California’s premiere synth-punks Fog Lamp have released their sophomore LP “Anxious Stargazing” on The Bucket Records with their latest video-single “You Prove Yourself Wrong.”
Oakland, California’s premiere synth-punks Fog Lamp have released their sophomore LP “Anxious Stargazing” on The Bucket Records with their latest video-single “You Prove Yourself Wrong.” With their refusal to conform to traditional norms, exemplified by their choice to incorporate a drum machine instead of a drummer, Fog Lamp continues to push boundaries and challenge expectations.
Their music has garnered praise from both seasoned goth enthusiasts and newcomers alike. In 2022, Willow House Records introduced Fog Lamp to the world with their debut album, Conversation?, showcasing the band's penchant for discordant arrangements and introspective lyrics. Following this successful debut, The Bucket Records have unleashed their sophomore effort, Anxious Stargazing, further solidifying Fog Lamp's presence in the Bay Area punk scene. "We played some great shows in 2023," says vocalist Aaron. "I like to pick up things in DIY spaces and dance with them. We played at a vintage clothing store and danced with a woman’s boot covering my hand. We used it to twirl around the Valentine’s Day flowers that were hanging from the ceiling. We also opened for some great bands including Combo, Warp, and Sick Thoughts."
Fog Lamp's latest music video, "You Prove Yourself Wrong," is a haunting synthpunk creation that defies genre boundaries. Drawing inspiration from cyberpunk, darkwave, and goth influences, this visually-stunning production promises to captivate viewers with its surreal imagery and 80's VHS quality aesthetic. Directed by cinematographers Paul Abueg-Igaz and Niki Selken, the video transports audiences into a realm where reality and fantasy intertwine. Live footage of Fog Lamp's electrifying performance sets the stage, capturing the raw energy and intensity of their music. Against a backdrop of pulsating beats and ethereal melodies, scenes unfold featuring technicolor skeletons, their fluorescent hues casting an eerie glow in the darkness, blurring the lines between the organic and the synthetic.
"You Prove Yourself Wrong" invites viewers on a journey through the depths of imagination, challenging perceptions and defying expectations at every turn. Whether you're a die-hard fan of synthpunk or simply intrigued by the allure of the unknown, Fog Lamp's music video promises an unforgettable experience that transcends the ordinary.
Review: "Down Below World" by REPTIEL
Check out our exclusive, in depth review of “Down Below World” by San Francisco Psychedelic Prog Rock band REPTIEL right now!
San Francisco’s REPTIEL use a mind-melting blend of styles, textures, and timbres in their otherworldly “Down Below World” album. Sunburnt psychedelic rock with a neat twist of progressive rock dilates time, slowing it down and speeding it up at a moment’s notice. By keeping things so strange, they keep the listener guessing, refusing to clarify anything. This mysterious tenor defines the entire journey through the album. There’s a gleefulness they take in being so willfully obscure.
Acid alliteration is akin to that of Van Dyke Parks' levels of abstraction and poetic, given the sheer opaque number of references. The broken nursery rhyme cadence draws from early Pink Floyd, specifically Syd Barrett's era “Piper at the Gates of Dawn.”
Utterly disregarding the usual, REPTIEL morph their tones into something akin to Faust’s early 70s relentless experimentation. For all these touchstones, there’s a strong sense of community that helps to give the “Down Below World” album a well-deserved mysticism, as if things are just continuously residing on the edge of perception. Messing with listener expectations feels refreshing, as they refuse to play it safe.
Vocals bloom on the tone-setting “A Really Deep Groove (Aleph to Bet).” The sprawling “It’s an Alternate World” explores a whole universe, which feels like a series of suites connected through the narrative. “Deep(er) Below” has warped wonder from the strength of the guitar riffs to the celebratory keyboards that adorn the experience.
Wordless is the interlude of “Searching for Thos” and “Ja’roque” completely baffles with retro synthesizers and a chorus borrowed from the criminally underrated Cromagnon, whose general vibe continues with the following “Ja’vere’s Theme.” Glam rock with a sci-fi aesthetic runs through the swagger of “Obsidian City.” “Preserved in Amber” feels like a long-lost classic transmitted from another universe. A pure drone on “Turbulent Blobs” makes it one of the more straightforward pieces of the album.
Keyboards intersect on the slow-moving gait of “Introit”, while twisting and turning “Thos Unearthed” has a grandeur. Patterns intersect, giving “Post-synergistic, Atmospheric Explosion” a celebratory sensation that underpins the message. Like a hazy late-summer afternoon is the dazed “Chamber of Reflections.” A more minimal “VITRIOL” ends the album on an eerie note.
Done with a sense of whimsy and charm, REPTIEL delivers something genuinely divine in “Down Below World”.
San Francisco's REPTIEL Release Their Fifth Album "Down Below World"
“Down Below World” is San Francisco based rock band REPTIEL’s fifth album and third in their SciFi/Fantasy, Psychedelic Prog Rock series that began with 2015’s “Hobbitozz … A Land That Never Was”, and proceeded with 2018’s “The Planet of Progkp”.
San Francisco based REPTIEL was formed in 2009 by members of Bay Area underground indie rock bands The Cubby Creatures, Thee More Shallows and The Druggles.
The REPTIELians claim to practice “ritual musick” in order to summon their stories and sounds, and only rarely do they perform live due to the various members’ agoraphobia, superstitiousness and excessive stage fright.
The band has just released their fifth album “Down Below World” and third in their SciFi/Fantasy, Psychedelic Prog Rock series that began with 2015’s “Hobbitozz … A Land That Never Was”, and proceeded with 2018’s “The Planet of Progkp”. “Down Below World,” resumes the story of protagonist Sine and his transgalactic guide the Spirit Usher. This time they have found themselves *inside* the planet of Progkp as they confront Progkp’s deity, Thos, after a journey to the planet’s core.
Fans of Pink Floyd, Radiohead, and The Borschlatts will be blown away by this “Down Below World” album, so listen to it below, delve into the story of the album HERE, connect with REPTIEL on FB, and be on the lookout for our exclusive review and interview, both coming soon.
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BLACKOUT PROBLEMS Announce UK and European Headline Tour for Autumn 2024
Munich-based electronic rock band BLACKOUT PROBLEMS have announced a UK & European headline tour for autumn 2024 in support of their recently released new album “RIOT” out now via Sony Music. The tour will find them performing the album in full alongside fan favourites from across their back catalogue.
BLACKOUT PROBLEMS have announced a UK & European headline tour for autumn 2024 in support of their recently released new album “RIOT” out now via Sony Music. The tour will find the Munich-based electronic rock band performing the album in full alongside fan favourites from across their back catalogue.
The tour will start in October with 14 dates across Europe with support from Sperling and Lake Malice, before hitting the UK in November for eight dates. UK support announcements will follow soon.
Full dates are listed below and tickets go on sale at 9am GMT Friday 1st March via http://www.blackoutproblems.com/
HEADLINE RIOT TOUR 2024
Europe
02.10.2024 DE Frankfurt, Batschkapp
03.10.2024 DE Köln, Carlswerk Victoria
04.10.2024 FR Paris, Supersonic
05.10.2024 BE Aarschot, De Klinker
06.10.2024 NL Amsterdam, Paradiso
10.10.2024 HU Budapest, Dürer Kert
11.10.2024 AT Wien, Chelsea
13.10.2024 CH Winterthur, Gaswerk
18.10.2024 CZ Prag, Rock Cafe
19.10.2024 POL Krakau, Hype Park
20.10.2024 POL Warschau, HYDROZAGADKA
31.10.2024 DE Leipzig , Conne Island
01.11.2024 DE Berlin, Festsaal Kreuzberg
02.11.2024 DE Hamburg, Markthalle
UK
08.11.2024 UK Brighton, Manchester Street Art Club
09.11.2024 UK Birmingham, O2 Academy 2
10.11.2024 UK Glasgow, Cathouse
12.11.2024 UK Leeds, Key Club
13.11.2024 UK Manchester, Academy 3
14.11.2024 UK Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
15.11.2024 UK London, The Dome
16.11.2024 UK Bristol, Thekla
Europe
07.12.2024 DE München, Muffathalle
BLACKOUT PROBLEMS new album “RIOT” is a potent record bursting with socio-critical, political, apolitical, personal and soulful themes. RIOT finds the balance with searing riffs and emotive choruses, paired with pensive moments and melancholic electronics, alongside frontman Mario Radetzky's thought-provoking lyrics which rain down on the harsh world of reality.
The album is available now HERE
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HARD Summer Music Festival Announces Dates and New Venue for 2024 Edition
HARD Events has announced the dates and new venue for the 2024 edition of HARD Summer Music Festival. For the first time, HARD Summer will take place at Inglewood’s Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium, on August 3 and 4, 2024.
HARD Events has announced the dates and new venue for the 2024 edition of HARD Summer Music Festival. For the first time, HARD Summer will take place at Inglewood’s Hollywood Park, adjacent to SoFi Stadium, on August 3 and 4, 2024.
Since its debut edition in 2008, HARD Summer has remained as a staple of the Southern California festival scene, growing steadily while showcasing its signature multi-genre curatorial ethos and Y2K aesthetic. The festival is now the largest electronic music event in Los Angeles and a stronghold for the city’s diverse melting pot of musical styles and influences.
This year, HARD Summer is relocating to the expansive Hollywood Park, situated on the renowned grounds of SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater. Spanning 300 acres, this mixed-use development promises a fresh experience for attendees. With its spacious layout, Hollywood Park offers ample room for dancing and exploration, interactive features, and innovative activations, ensuring a fully immersive music festival experience.
“We are thrilled to partner with HARD Events to bring another festival featuring diverse programming to Inglewood,” said Adolfo Romero, VP, Programming and Booking for SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “This partnership not only amplifies Hollywood Park’s influence in the festival space but also solidifies our dedication to curating global entertainment that authentically mirrors our vibrant local community.”
The HARD stage will play host to the festival’s marquee mainstage acts, while you can find the scene’s most in-demand house and techno names at the Pink Stage. The HARDER Stage will continue to place a focus on acts spanning multiple genres, while the Green Stage leans heavily into bass and dubstep. The always evolving and forward-thinking Purple Stage will shine light on high-energy, club-minded DJ sets and larger than life live performances.
HARD Summer’s 2023 edition featured a return to Los Angeles with an array of electronic and hip-hop headliners including Kaskade, John Summit, Skrillex, Four Tet, Kid Cudi, 21 Savage, Dillon Francis, Ludacris, Black Coffee, Oliver Tree, DIESEL, and more in the festival’s milestone 15th year. Fans can expect the same level of world class talent to grace HARD’s stages for this year’s edition, with more details on the 2024 lineup to be announced in the coming weeks.
Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP festival passes will be available for purchase beginning February 16th at 10am PST. Fans will also have an opportunity at an early jump on passes via the SMS presale beginning February 16th at 9am PST. Visit HARD’s official website for more info and to sign up for presale. Additionally, in celebration of the festival’s relocation to the 310 area code, HARD is also offering a $3.10 deposit available only on February 16th.
Connect with HARD Summer: Website
SoCal Alt Rock Band The Disassociates Drop Their Debut Album “No Reason This Can't Be Fun”
The Disassociates are an electrifying alternative rock band emerging from Southern California who have just unveiled their debut album “No Reason This Can’t Be Fun”.
SoCal's The Disassociates have just released their debut album “No Reason This Can't Be Fun”.
Vocalist Brie Marie says, “No Reason This Can’t Be Fun is a fun, wild, and completely open & honest look into coping with life and all the struggles that come with it. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or rage, No Reason This Can’t Be Fun has a song for you.”
The Disassociates are an electrifying alternative rock band emerging from Southern California, fusing elements of alternative rock, power-punk, and catchy melodies with relatable, authentic, and at times hilarious lyrics. Debuting in 2023 with their singles "I Don't Wanna" and "30mg", this enigmatic band is comprised of longtime friends vocalist Brie Marie, guitarist Jordan Sutton, drummer Michael Bonanno, and bassist Justin Pittman, each bringing a unique musical perspective to the table.
Known for their thought-provoking lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, The Disassociates navigate the realms of introspection and rebellion through their music with influences ranging from from pop punk to classic rock to metal. The band creates a sonic tapestry that is both familiar and groundbreaking.
The Disassociates' debut album, “No Reason This Can't Be Fun”, showcases the band's ability to push boundaries both lyrically and musically. If the clever yet true-to-life lyrics don't grab you, the melodies will be stuck in your head for at least 3-5 business days.
Listen to the new album below, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with the band on their social media.
Rezz Announces Upcoming Album "CAN YOU SEE ME?" and Releases New Collaboration "DYSPHORIA" With HOLLY
Electronic visionary Rezz has announced her forthcoming album “CAN YOU SEE ME?” with a new collaborative single “DYSPHORIA” with HOLLY out now via HypnoVizion.
Electronic visionary Rezz has announced her forthcoming album CAN YOU SEE ME? with a new collaborative single ‘DYSPHORIA’ with HOLLY out now via HypnoVizion.
A foreboding introduction to CAN YOU SEE ME?, ‘DYSPHORIA’ echoes the eerie outliers and desolate tones that soundtrack Rezz’s self proclaimed “bass era”. Complex and enigmatic, ‘DYSPHORIA’ distends the usual curves of electronic music with its perilous basslines and cryptic drum patterns. As galvanizing slow builds give way to catastrophic drops, ‘DYSPHORIA’ brings listeners to the brink before catapulting back to reality.
“HOLLY sent me this idea for a collaboration and I immediately knew I wanted to work on this record. This is the perfect entry to this new bass music era for my project.” – Rezz
“This one means a lot. I’ve been looking up to Rezz since I came across her music in 2015. I have always respected the world she has built with her art and how true to herself she has been since day one. There’s a lot I learn from Rezz as a fan and now I am very grateful for the opportunity to create together. I hope this is our first of many records!” – HOLLY
Quickly following the release of ‘Black Ice’ with Subtronics, ‘DYSPHORIA’ marks the latest piece of Rezz’s forthcoming album CAN YOU SEE ME? due out March 14th. Shifting gears from 2023’s goth-themed IT’S NOT A PHASE EP, CAN YOU SEE ME? encapsulates Rezz’s ever-evolving sound and new bass era. Fans can get a live taste of CAN YOU SEE ME? at Rezz’s upcoming headline shows in Miami and Phoenix and festival performances at EDC Mexico, Beyond Wonderland, Project GLOW, and more.
Portuguese producer/DJ HOLLY is a magnetic force on the music scene. Having racked up accomplishments since 2017, HOLLY’s production discography includes collaborations with artists like CL, Danny Brown, 24hrs, Machinedrum, Zeds Dead, and Baauer, the latter of which earned him a Grammy nomination for his work on Planet Mad. In 2023, HOLLY unveiled the first two installments of his EP trilogy, collectively known as Minha Vida: Love, Hope, and Sadness and also released his collaborative 天の川 (River of Heaven) EP with Machinedrum on Vision Recordings. Featured as one of Dancing Astronaut’s ‘Artists to Watch in 2024’, ‘DYSPHORIA’ marks HOLLY’s debut release on HypnoVizion with more to come this year.
Stream Rezz and HOLLY’s new collaboration ‘DYSPHORIA’ available now on all platforms and pre-save Rezz’s upcoming album CAN YOU SEE ME? due out March 14th.
Rezz Upcoming Tour Dates
January 19 – Igloofest – Montréal, QB
February 10 – Brooklyn Hangar – Brooklyn, NY
February 24 – EDC Mexico – Mexico City, MX
March 9-10 – ILLfest – Austin, TX
March 22 – Beyond Wonderland – San Bernardino, CA
March 23 – MANA – Miami, FL
April 20 – Phoenix Raceway – Phoenix, AZ
April 27-28 – Project GLOW – Washington, DC
May 2-5 – Sol Fest – Ponce De Leon, FL
September 2-8 – Dancefestopia – Kansas City, KS
HOLLY Upcoming Tour Dates
January 19 – The Fonda Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
January 20 - Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
January 22 – Revolution Hall – Portland, OR
January 23 – Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC
January 24 – Neptune Theatre – Seattle, WA
January 26 – Sonia – Boston, MA
January 27 – Gothic Theatre – Englewood, CO
January 30 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
January 31 – Metro – Chicago, IL
February 1 – Majestic Theater – Detroit, MI
February 3 – The Concert Hall – Toronto, ON
February 6 – Royale – Boston, MA
February 7 – Webster Hall – New York, NY
February 8 – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA
February 10 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
February 11 – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC
Buy/Stream “DYSPHORIA”: https://hypnovizion.lnk.tt/DYSPHORIA
Pre-Save “CAN YOU SEE ME?”: https://hypnovizion.lnk.tt/CYSM
Autogramm Release Their New LP, "Music That Humans Can Play", and Accompanying "Born Losers" Clip
Autogramm, synth-driven power-poppers from Seattle, Chicago and Vancouver, have just released their latest LP “Music That Humans Can Play”. Their first album in over two years was released on vinyl and digital formats world-wide last November on Stomp Records (and Beluga Records EU). Accompanying this official release is the video for the track “Born Losers”.
Autogramm, synth-driven power-poppers from Seattle, Chicago and Vancouver, have just released their latest LP “Music That Humans Can Play”. Their first album in over two years was released on vinyl and digital formats world-wide last November on Stomp Records (and Beluga Records EU).
Accompanying this official release is the video for the track “Born Losers”. Keeping with Autogramm’s tongue in cheek brand of video making, “Born Losers” was shot and directed by Tyler McLeod on location at Sasquatch Mountain Resort in British Columbia. The video features a sasquatch, an epic backflip on skis, Kokanee beer and a banana on a shrimp platter. “Born Losers” is a song about being an outsider and finding your place in the world. The encouraging refrain of the song tells the listener, “We're all born losers until someone lets us win, we're all just outsiders until somebody lets us in.” The music video reinforces this narrative by portraying a story of acceptance among friends in a hilariously silly plot.
With their new album Music That Humans Can Play the band dedicated themselves to bringing in sounds from influences like The Fixx, David Bowie, Cheap Trick, The Boys, The Dickies, Jay Reatard, and Prince. The result is a decisively cohesive album that will fit in easily to the 80s section of your record collection, with songs so well-crafted they probably deserve to be on the soundtrack of Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Music That Humans Can Play explores a myriad of lyrical themes ranging from hilarious to tragic. Most notable are songs like “Love is for Fools” examining the topic of love during the time of Covid, “Born Losers” embracing failure, feeling left out and being okay with it, “WannaBe” encouraging loving one another in whatever physical forms we take, and “Why do we Dance?” promoting Autogramm’s MO: Dance like nobody's watching! CC Voltage described the background to the third track on the album, “The song Hey Allie materialized at the end of a long, depressing winter. I was digging through old demos trying to find something worth using for the new album, when my partner encouraged me to write something for our unborn daughter. This gave me the inspiration to make something new instead of rehashing old ideas. It was a tough year for our family in a number of ways, and writing this tune was me offering a ray of sunshine for when we find ourselves in those gloomy periods of our lives.”
The new album, “Music That Humans Can Play”, was written while Autogramm ultimately reconsidered their future as a band in the time of the global pandemic. Despite the many factors which lead to being separated between their respective cities, sharing ideas remotely became the fodder that would ultimately become “Music That Humans Can Play”. In fact, drummer The Silo was finishing writing songs for the album on his flight from Chicago the day before hitting the studio. Part of the spark that reignited the band's fire was asking their friend Lars Von Seattle to join the band.
The legendary guitarist of Sub Pop’s late 90s and early 00s teenage heartthrobs, The Catheters had this to say, “Joining Autogramm was kind of a no-brainer since I was a big fan of the music, as well as genuinely enjoying their gracious company over the years– a rare combination, indeed. Planning the recording remotely was a new, and at times, challenging process but I think the record is more interesting and unconventional (dare I say eclectic?!) as a result. When we finally convened in Vancouver, long hours were spent diligently rehearsing and recording, but we also made plenty of time for extracurricular and memorable hot summer hangs– which I think can be heard on the record. It’s a total honor and a new pleasure to be inducted into such a dynamic, fun-loving, and multi-talented band of plastique punques.”
Listen to “Music That Humans Can Play” below, stream it on your preferred music service, and connect with Autogramm on their social media.
Stream "BEATZ ON THE RUN", the Newly Released EP by Elovet
Los Angeles based artist Elovet has just delivered his brand new EP entitled “BEATZ ON THE RUN”, featuring six tracks, including the very dope single “LABRYNTH”.
Los Angeles based artist Elovet has just delivered his brand new EP entitled “BEATZ ON THE RUN”, featuring six tracks, including the very dope single “LABRYNTH”.
Elovet was on quite a run in the final quarter of 2023 releasing two EPs and a handful of visuals since mid October like “RUNN!”, and we expect this incredible music output trend to continue into 2024 and beyond.
Vibe out to “BEATZ ON THE RUN” EP right now, also listen to it on Apple Music and connect with Elovet on his social media!
Olivia Rodrigo Shares Live Performances from Her "GUTS" Album Exclusively for Vevo
Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s Official Live Performances of “all-american bitch” and “get him back!” off her GRAMMY® nominated sophomore album GUTS, out now.
Vevo, the world's leading music video network, announces the release of Olivia Rodrigo’s Official Live Performances of “all-american bitch” and “get him back!” off her GRAMMY® nominated sophomore album GUTS, out now. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Olivia Rodrigo previously worked with Vevo in 2021 for her Vevo LIFT performances of “deja vu” and “favorite crime.”
Official Live Performances are the flagship original content for Vevo, working with the biggest names in music - they are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Specifically tailored creatives meant to fit the vision of each individual artist chosen, these performances connect artists with their global audience of fans adding to their visual library.
Olivia Rodrigo worked closely with Vevo’s team to create a world that showcased the unrivaled intensity of grunge, punk and female energy. “all-american bitch” kicks off with Olivia in a sequined mini-dress, wandering around a dimly-lit hallway. The walls showcase decades of vintage show flyers plastered on top of one another, accented by chaotic scribbles of love and break up notes. Olivia ambles around the dark backstage before jumping into the spotlight on stage, giving an intense, rabble-rousing performance for the ages. “get him back” sees her backstage with the band, clad in sequined shorts, white tank and sneakers, jamming under muted overhead lighting.
JP Evangelista, SVP of Content, Programming and Marketing, Vevo, said “Olivia had a clear vision for this series, and it was a privilege to be her creative partner and help her execute exactly what she had in mind. She's an immense talent - between her knack for storytelling, powerful lyrics and dedication to deep fan connections, there's no doubt that this is such an important moment for Olivia.”
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About Vevo:
Vevo is the world's leading music video network, connecting an ever-growing global audience to high quality music video content for more than a decade. Founded by Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in 2009, Vevo offers fans worldwide a vast array of premium content to choose from, showcasing official music videos alongside a constantly developing lineup of live performances and innovative original programming. From top superstars to rising new talents, Vevo brings incomparable cross-promotional support to artists across the musical spectrum, at every stage of their careers.
Vevo has consistently evolved over the past decade to lead within today's ever-changing media landscape, embracing partnerships with a number of leading distribution platforms to deliver extraordinary content within ad-supported environments. With more than 25B views across television, desktop and mobile devices each month, Vevo brings music videos to the world – when, where, and how fans want them.
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Review: "Legends of the Underside" Album by Ultra_eko and DaRealMrLee
A post-modern hip-hop radio play, UK based Ultra_eko and DaRealMrLee craft an otherworldly stage with their newly unveiled “Legends of the Underside” album and accompanying award winning visuals. Check out our in-depth review of their project now.
A post-modern hip-hop radio play, UK based Ultra_eko and DaRealMrLee craft an otherworldly stage with their newly unveiled “Legends of the Underside” album and accompanying award winning visuals. So much gets incorporated into the mix that it becomes impossible to sort out. They have an intense amount of confidence for the sheer amount of narratives they bring into the fray, with Biblical references, addiction, lovely seaside beach towns, and surrealist elements brought in for good measure. Volume is a must, for this sound needs to wash over the listener to surrender to it.
The existential aspect of the lyricism by Ultra_eko and DaRealMrLee and some of the production choices recall the Weeknd’s uncanny ability for deep introspection. On the more mind-melting side of things, the sheer swath of different approaches alongside tying these constantly shifting genre-blends touches upon the utter complexity of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, as there’s a similar sense of playfulness in the monologues.
A kaleidoscopic approach makes Ultra_eko and DaRealMrLee the equivalent of the UK Outkast, as they take on many other approaches. Drill, honky-tonk, funk, and more get filtered within their strange vision. For all these reference points, they make sure they are all woven together.
“Intro” starts the album on a demented note, like a play gone awry. Setting the tone of the album “Ladies and Gentleman” has this sprawling, dreamy tenor with many different suites interacting, ambient and hip-hop together. Excellent pop vibes come through as “Pingu, Legends Edition” as the sheer number of references from musical tastes to the death of a family by a killer whale.
The violence adjacent to “Barroom Brawl Part 1” is unhinged with its approach. Relatively goofy comes the melted funk of “Camber Sands.” “Outsider Artist” has a darkness punctuated by the world’s bleakness. “Pingu’s Trip to the Beach” nicely brings the two main characters together for the first time. Spaciousness defines “Intermission.” A great guitar lick anchors “The Echoes, Clockwork,” as the song reflects the meaninglessness of modernity’s cycle.
Completely bleary with its exploration of its surroundings, “Bish Bosh, Do Ya” seems to move at a breakneck pace. Pure swagger with a nice tempo stride emerges in “Jehovah.” Layers blend with “Barroom Brawl Part 2” as the sparkling melodies give it warmth. “When I Were a Lad” has a gleefulness. Elegance pours from the sheer beauty of “Our Hero’s Journey.” Heavy synthesizer stabs give “Pingu the Creator” a beautiful, blissed-out approach. Tying it all together is the unique “Outro.”
The “Legends of the Underside” album and visual present a different take on the concept of self-discovery, with Ultra_eko and DaRealMrLee at the forefront of artistic innovation as we enter 2024.
Rising Manchester UK Rap Artist Meduulla Unveils Her Debut EP "Oblongata"
With retro-fitted samples and warm, jazzy undertones, Meduulla’s “Oblongata” EP offers a passionate overview into the ethereal mindset of the Zimbabwean heritage artist, laced with sharp lyricism that paints vivid expressions of love, ambition, development and belonging when seeking solace in your creative journey.
With retro-fitted samples and warm, jazzy undertones, Meduulla’s “Oblongata” EP offers a passionate overview into the ethereal mindset of the Zimbabwean heritage artist, laced with sharp lyricism that paints vivid expressions of love, ambition, development and belonging when seeking solace in your creative journey. Delivering genuinely authentic hip hop that feels as nostalgic as it does contemporary, Meduulla’s spellbinding debut EP will mark her as one of the UK rap’s next breakout stars in the making.
Setting a vibrant tone from the offset, “Road To Damascus” opens with emotive pianos bursting with melodic intimacy. Quickly shifting into the infectious cut “Money Manifesta”, UK cult rapper Lunar C joins the fold and delivers high-octane bars that depict a vigorous lifestyle flourishing the fruits of his success. Before the heavy-set backing breaks down into a choppy, sample-driven space - the perfect setting for Meduulla to flex her potent storytelling with typical finesse.
Further notables include “Limbo” and “Life’s Like A Box Of Chocolates”, where we see Meduulla at her most effortless. Smooth, glossy production from UK favourites The Mouse Outfit are on full display, as the electric collaboration elevates Meduulla’s conscious raps to blazing new heights. She explores the wonders of our existence with deep-rooted influence and visionary conviction as clear markers of a growing talent.
Continuing to develop her free-form musically shining with purpose and authenticity, Meduulla released her infamous record “Mish Muulla”, earning serious support from BBC 1XTRA and landed her an incendiary performance at Reading & Leeds Festival last year. With attention spreading across the UK, the 24-year-old talent unleashed her breakout single “Life’s Like A Box Of Chocolates” ft. The Mouse Outfit (200K streams independently), all building towards key support slots alongside veterans AZ and Souls Of Mischief. Now with critical acclaim across the likes of WONDERLAND, GRM DAILY and GUAP MAGAZINE, the young star announces herself as a significant new voice fast on the rise.
Listen to “Oblongata” below, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Meduulla on her social media.
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