Electronic-rock musician/producer Voicians has released his third, full-length album, Wasteland. Featuring 16 tracks, ranging from heavy drum & bass, metal, atmospheric sci-fi to electronic-rock, Wasteland showcases Voicians wide-ranging influences. Previously released independently, the album now receives an official release through the Detroit, USA based label FiXT. The album now includes an unreleased bonus track “The Only Friend” with a deluxe edition available on Spotify. In addition to releasing new material with FiXT, the independent record label owned/founded by entrepreneur artist/producer Celldweller, Voicians has also joined FiXT's boutique roster of management clients. Voicians has an exciting 2018 ahead with his inaugural DJ performance at Liquicity Antwerp in May and upcoming releases & collaborations on Liquicity Records, Hospital Records, Black Out Records, RAM Records, FiXT and more. Voicians is known for combining the worlds of electronic / drum & bass with rock/metal. His unique fusion has inspired collaborations and remixes with artists ranging from Celldweller, Muzzy, Maduk, The Qemists, Zardonic and more. Voicians has written/produced originals, collaborations and remixes released on the labels FiXT, Hospital Records, Liquicity Records, NoCopyrightSounds, Monstercat, Position Music and Universal. Purchase / Stream Wasteland: https://fanlink.to/wasteland https://facebook.com/voicians https://twitter.com/voicians
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The 11th edition of IMS Ibiza, in association with Pioneer DJ, brings together the most influential figures in the industry, including artists deadmau5, Seth Troxler, Nastia and Bedouin; the management teams behind Solomun, Armin Van Buuren and Black Coffee; agents from Coda and WME; speakers from the legendary events Burning Man, Sónar and BPM plus Scorpios Mykonos; A&R heads from XL Recordings and Toolroom; and leading visionaries on Blockchain, Drug Testing, Sexual Harassment and Mental Health. International Music Summit (IMS), the premier global platform for business, culture and education within the electronic music industry, returns to the global dance music capital in May 2018 for its annual three-day educational, inspirational and motivational thought-leadership forum. Aimed at industry leaders and artists from the international electronic music sector, it throws a spotlight onto the complex challenges and emerging opportunities that really matter in today’s ever evolving industry. Following the success of the 10th Anniversary event in 2017, IMS today announce 69 new speakers for its summit on May 23-25th 2018. The platform, previously described by media as “the TED of music conferences”, continues to be a catalyst for developing and launching initiatives that result in positive change within the electronic music industry. Electronic titan deadmau5 (Artist, USA) and multi-award-winning DJ and producer Black Coffee (Artist, South Africa) will join the summit, discussing their own unique and inspiring paths to success, their thoughts on the industry and sharing what it takes to build and sustain a successful global career. In The Studio…will bring deadmau5 live from his studio in Canada for what’s set to be a revealing session lifting the lid on his production secrets. Joining him at the summit during the week will be Chris Johnson (mau5trap, Label COO, USA), head of the label that sparked the careers of Skrillex, Feed Me, REZZ and deadmau5 plus Craig Dimech (AKA Music, Co-Owner/Head of A&R), who will bring further insights from behind the scenes. IMS Ibiza flies the South African flag with MEET TEAM BLACK COFFEE. From management to agent to Ibiza promoter, IMS Ibiza will present Black Coffee, Lionel Marciano (Black Coffee International Manager, USA) and Amaru Da Costa (Black Coffee, African Manager, South Africa) to discuss his meteoric rise to success, the many challenges he undoubtedly faced and their aspirations for the future. Yann Pissenem (Hï Ibiza/Ushuaïa Ibiza, Owner/Founder/CEO & Artistic Director, France), David Levy (Partner, WME, UK) and Matthew Ligotti (VaynerTalent, Videographer, USA) will complete the line up, adding insight into presenting Black Coffee’s recent successful debut season in Ibiza at the newly launched super club Hï Ibiza. In BLACK ROCK CITY X IBIZA: CULTURAL OPPOSITES OR KINDRED SPIRITS? Dominique Debucquoy-Dodley from Burning Man will lead a discussion exploring and dissecting misrepresentations of the two culture creators, examining their individual ethos and roles as places of freedom and self-expression. The discussion is intended to serve as a mirror held up to both communities to reflect, dispel misconceptions and find shared philosophies. He will be joined by leading underground DJ and Burning Man regular, Seth Troxler (Artist, USA). Michael Addicott (Pandora, Manager of Curation, USA) and Jonathan Barnes (Pandora, Head of Label Licensing, USA) will reveal the secrets behind getting music heard on the world’s powerful music discovery platform and give insight into its unique approach to curation on SEQUENCING THE GENOME: HOW TO GET YOUR MUSIC HEARD ON PANDORA. The electronic music industry in its current digital form experiences an array of challenges that blockchain technology may have the ability to solve. In recent months a number of start-ups are already targeting the music industry for disruption and with Spotify's recent acquisition of Mediachain, does this signal significant and permanent change or are we simply caught in a state of content creation and consumption? Widely regarded as the best authority on the topic, Benji Rogers (dotBlockchain Media, CEO & Co-Founder, USA) will deliver a Keynote Address on BLOCKCHAIN and later a BLOCKCHAIN 101 - essential viewing for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of this complex subject. On THE GREAT ANNUAL IBIZA DEBATE, Tamer Malki from Brooklyn-based production & DJ partnership Bedouin will be joined by Paco Osuna (Artist, Spain) and Daniel Schoeps (Solomun Manager, Under My Spell, Germany) who as manager has guided Solomun from a European breakthrough DJ to sell-out shows all over the world. Jessica Capaz (Pacha Group, Artistic Director, Spain), who is at the creative helm of one of the most iconic global clubbing and lifestyle brands Pacha, will also join and speak in public about the direction of the club after its recent refurbishment, Whilst industry focused, IMS Ibiza continues to be community led in feel; this year spearheading the thought leadership pillar with a KEYNOTE INTERVIEW is Bradley Gunn (Bradley Gunn Raver, UK) arguably Britain’s most influential and prolific raver who for the past few years has confronted his personal battle with Asperger’s Syndrome by embracing sober clubbing and directed his care-free passion for dancing into an inspirational and ambassadorial role for self-purpose. Sexual harassment will finally be addressed with a proactive discussion at IMS Ibiza, less talk more action; what can we do, how we can listen, how can we fight it? All questions that Carl Loben (DJ Mag, Editor-in-Chief, UK), Kate Hutchinson (The Guardian, Journalist, UK), Carly Wilford (SISTER Collective, DJ/Presenter & Creator, UK) and others will look to for real positive answers in SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN DJ CULTURE, presented by leading female platform SHESAID.SO EMERGING PARTY DESTINATIONS will see Darren James–Thomas (FMLY Agency, Director, UK) share his experience of establishing the talent programme at the newly launched Oasis Festival - Morocco alongside nightlife visionary Thomas Heyne who created the incredible Scorpios in Mykonos, Gustavo Pereira (NEOPOP/BPM Portugal, CEO/Director, Portugal) and Mark Newton (Broadwick Live, Director, UK) who has been responsible for leading international festivals Snowbombing and Hideout. One of the masterminds of today’s electronic music scene, Maykel Piron (Armada Music, Co-Founder/CEO, Netherlands), founder of one of the biggest independent dance music labels in the world, will bring his twenty-five years of industry experience to the DIGITAL DEBATE, joining Chris Manning (The Orchard, Senior Director/International Operations, UK) in discussing our ever-changing relationship with the online domain. ARTIST TAX 101 will provide essential information on wealth management and tax advice from Maximilien Jazani (Manswell Law Firm, Lawyer, France) responsible for French megastar David Guetta and Thomas St John (Thomas St John, Director, USA) who represents the worlds-highest paid DJ, Calvin Harris. YOUNG GUNS NETWORK PRESENT DISRUPTORS, NO RULES; Four young entrepreneurs successful in challenging traditional models analyse the ever-changing music business landscape and consider how adaptability and creativity are more crucial than ever to succeed. This exciting panel is comprised of 2017 IMS x Mixmag Visionaries competition winner Mich Mellard (Sync Sync, Founder, UK), Hannan Malik (NOWHERENEAR, Founder, UK), Lauren Pavan (GRM Daily, Chief Operating Officer, UK) and Inder Phull (KRPT, Founder, UK) and will be moderated by Cherie Hu (Billboard/Forbes, Tech Columnist, USA). Electronic music was built by people doing things on their own terms. From Phuture birthing acid on a TB-303 to London vocalists utilising YouTube to kickstart the UK's rap revolution, a do-it-yourself ethos has always pushed the movement into the future. In MIXMAG’S 5 UNDER 25 moderator Jaguar Bingham (Mixmag TV, Presenter, UK) will meet Caroline Simionesu-Marin (A&R Manager, XL Recordings, UK) and other young visionaries who are changing the shape of the electronic music scene. IMS Ibiza continues to highlight, examine and discuss some of the most important issues facing our industry today. During the GIVE IT AWAY OR MAKE IT PAY panel Mark Lawrence (AFEM: Association for Electronic Music, CEO, UK) will be joined by Danny Howard (BBC Radio 1 DJ, Nothing Else Matters, UK) Jenni Cochrane (AEI, Director of Culture & Partnerships, UK) and Simon Hills (Axtone, Label & Artist Manager, UK) to examine a new approach for making music accessible online, moving away from the traditional DJ-only focused way of release towards multi-platform streaming to guarantee equal and free access to online music. IMS Ibiza 2018 will bring together representatives from leading agencies, organisations and companies to set the global electronic music agenda and champion new content platforms. Inspiring a new generation is Mike Malak (Coda Agency, Agent, UK) who will present KID Talks (Knowledge, Identity, Discovery), featuring inspirational people in all kinds of careers (and all under the age of 30). Fiona Measham (Durham University Professor of Criminology/The Loop Director, UK) has for over two decades conducted research exploring changing trends in legal and illegal drugs; the night time economy and the socio-cultural context to consumption, making it her driving mission to help inform partygoers how to enjoy themselves safely. Because knowledge is our best weapon she will join IMS Ibiza to share her research and learnings in THE LOOP: IS DRUG TESTING THE SOLUTION? With each year come milestones and achievements celebrated by labels, artists and events alike, with 2018 being no exception. Firstly, 25 YEARS OF SÓNAR: SHAPING UNDERGROUND CULTURE, the world-renowned Barcelona festival will be represented by Enric Palau (Sónar Festival, Co-Director, Spain) and Georgia Taglietti (Sónar Festival, Head of Communications, Spain) who will examine its achievements and explain its extraordinary and innovative contribution to the genre. Joining the celebration with an equally impressive milestone is 25 YEARS OF POSITIVA RECORDS. The pioneering UK major label is known for breaking electronic tracks into the mainstream and the panel will have a special focus on THE CHANGING FACE OF A&R in the last 25 years. Leading this will be the labels leading A&R directors throughout this time - Jason Ellis, Nick Halkes and Dave Lambert. Hot on the heels with their own impressive anniversary is UK based Toolroom. Now a global brand in dance music it has diversified beyond a traditional record label model into successful arms in radio, events and artist management. Founding brothers Mark Knight (Artist, UK) and Stuart Knight (Toolroom, Managing Director, UK) will share the history of the label, it’s strong musical vision and tight artist roster in - 15 years of Toolroom. IMS Co-Founder, Pete Tong states: “Entering our 11th year, it’s vital for IMS Ibiza to assemble the best and brightest minds in the industry to debate the issues that affect us most and to discuss routes to progress and succeed. I’m really proud to announce our latest wave of speakers, who represent all sides of the electronic music industry, from accomplished leaders who bring a wealth of experience through to the new generation who bring fresh ideas and thinking to push our genre forwards. We look forward to welcoming all to IMS Ibiza in May.” IMS Ibiza 2018 New Speakers Announced:
Amaru Da Costa (Black Coffee, African Manger, South Africa) Andreea Magdalina (SheSaid.so, Founder, USA) Ashley Howard (PRS For Music, Dance Account Manager, UK) Bedouin (Tamer Malki) (Artist, USA) Benji Rogers (dotBlockchain Media, CEO & Co-Founder, USA) Black Coffee (Artist, South Africa) Blaise DeAngelo (Remedy State, Co-Founder, USA) Bradley Gunn (Bradley Gunn Raver, UK) Carl Loben (DJ Mag, Editor-in-Chief, UK) Carly Wilford (SISTER Collective, DJ/Presenter & Creator, UK) Caroline Simionesu-Marin (XL Recordings/New Gen, A&R Manager/Founder, UK) Cherie Hu (Billboard/Forbes, Tech Columnist, USA) Chris Johnson (mau5trap, Label COO, USA) Chris Manning (The Orchard, Senior Director/International Operations, UK) Craig Dimech (AKA Music, Co-Owner/Head of A&R, USA) Dan Tait (Pioneer DJ, Editor – DJsounds, UK) Daniel Schoeps (Solomun Manager, Under My Spell, Germany) Danny Howard (BBC Radio 1 DJ, Nothing Else Matters, UK) Darren James-Thomas (FMLY Agency, Director, UK) Dave Lambert (Positiva, Head of A&R: 1993-1998, UK) David Levy (WME, Partner, UK) deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) (Artist, USA) Dominique Debucquoy-Dodley (Burning Man Project, Communications Manager, USA) Doumi Busturia (Woomoon/Storytellers, Founder, Spain) Ed Karney (GRADE Management, Director, UK) Enric Palau (Sónar Festival, Co-Director, Spain) Fiona Measham (Durham University Professor of Criminology/The Loop Director, UK) Georgia Taglietti (Sónar Festival, Head of Communications, Spain) Grego O’Halloran (Hï Ibiza/Ushuaïa Ibiza, Operations Manager, Spain) Gustavo Pereira (NEOPOP/BPM Portugal, CEO/Director, Portugal) Hannan Malik (NOWHERENEAR, Founder, UK) Inder Phull (KRPT, Founder/CEO, UK) Jaguar Bingham (Mixmag TV, Presenter, UK) Jason Ellis (Positiva/Virgin Records, A&R Director: 2008-present, UK) Jason Swamy (NetEase Fever, Co-Founder/Chief Architect, China) Jay Gregory (Airpusher Collective, Co-Founder & Event Producer, USA) Jenni Cochrane (AEI Group, Director of Culture & Partnerships, UK) Jessica Capaz (Pacha Group, Artistic Director, Spain) John Acquaviva (Plus Eight Equity Partners, Managing Partner, USA) Jon Rundell (Artist, UK) Jonathan Barnes (Pandora, Head of Label Licensing, USA) Kate Hutchinson (The Guardian, Journalist, UK) Kelly Money (Little Empire Music, Vice President, UK) La Fleur (Artist, Sweden) Lauren Pavan (GRM Daily, Chief Operating Officer, UK) Lionel Marciano (Black Coffee, International Manager, USA) Mark Knight (Artist, UK) Mark Lawrence (AFEM: Association for Electronic Music, CEO, UK) Mark Newton (Broadwick Live, Director, UK) Matt Riley (AWAL, Senior Director, Creative, UK) Matthew Ligotti (VaynerTalent, Videographer, USA) Matthew Stuart (ATC Management, Artist Manager, UK) Maximilien Jazani (Manswell Law Firm, Lawyer, France) Maykel Piron (Armada Music, Co-Founder/CEO, Netherlands) Mich Mellard (Sync Sync, Founder, UK) Michael Addicott (Pandora, Manager of Curation, USA) Mike Malak (Coda Agency, Agent, UK) Nastia (Artist/DJ, Ukraine) Nick Halkes (Positiva/EMI Dance, Founder/Managing Director:1993-1999, UK) Paco Osuna (Artist, Spain) Pete Tong (BBC Radio 1, Broadcaster, UK) Rado Docheva (Demand Artists, Co-Owner, Italy-Bulgaria) Seth Troxler (Artist, USA) Shino Allen (Tsumi, Managing Director, UK) Simon Hills (Axtone, Label & Artist Manager, UK) Stuart Knight (Toolroom, Managing Director, UK) Thomas Heyne (Scorpios Mykonos, Founder, Greece) Thomas St John (Thomas St John, Director, Los Angeles) Yann Pissenem (HÏ Ibiza/Ushuaïa Ibiza, Owner/Founder/CEO & Artistic Director, France) From 3rd March, Stone Broken will be celebrating the release of their latest album ‘Ain't Always Easy’ with fans at HMV stores across the UK. Starting at HMV Birmingham Bullring on 3rd March, the band will be performing short acoustic sets and taking time to sign copies of their new album for fans in an intimate HMV setting. Access is granted on a first come first served basis with a purchase of the new album from HMV Sheffield High Street on the day of the event, up to store capacity. Embrace will appear at: hmv Birmingham Bullring – 3rd March, 5.30pm hmv Sheffield High Street – 4th March, 2.00pm hmv Chester – 6th March, 12.30pm hmv Bristol Broadmead – 7th March, 5.00pm For full ticketing details, head to www.hmv.com/hmvlive/stone-broken Please note that photography restrictions may apply and that the band only be signing copies of his new album. ‘Ain't Always Easy’ is released on 2nd March 2018 https://www.facebook.com/OfficialStoneBroken/ Mallory Knox have released their first single as a four-piece, following the news that vocalist Mikey Chapman had departed the band last week. ‘Black Holes’ sees bassist Sam Douglas step up to vocal duties. He says in relation to ‘Black Holes’: “I think it shows a completely different side to my voice. In taking on lead vocals, that was something I wanted to be able to show from the get go. It's a song we've played at rehearsal for a while and we're all really excited about integrating it into the set. Continuing to speak on the lyrics, Douglas says “It's all too easy in this day and age to post every single thought we have online, and at times too much can be said. Everybody seems to be so quick to have an opinion on something, which they often know nothing about, and I struggle to defend how much negativity is spouted online. We really wanted to make sure that emotion was captured in the recording and our producer Adrian Bushby really brought out the bare bones of the song in the best way. It’s a conscious effort to go back to basics. We really want the listener to be able to hear every part being played and I feel we've achieved that.” ‘Black Holes’ received its first airplay on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 Show last night and Mallory Knox are all set to take their revamped line-up on the road for a clutch of headline dates in April, as well as festival appearances at Selby Pop Punk Pile-Up and Camden Rocks. MALLORY KNOX UK TOUR: APRIL 16 Brighton The Haunt* 17 Cardiff The Globe* 18 Exeter Cavern* 20 Stoke Sugarmill* 22 Glasgow King Tut’s* 23 Manchester Rebellion* 24 Birmingham Mama Roux’s* 26 Nottingham Bodega* 28 Selby Pop Punk Pile-Up Festival+ MAY 05 Teddy Rocks Festival+ 06 Oxford O2 Academy 2* JUNE 02 Camden Rocks+ JULY 28 Fat Lip Festival+ MALLORY KNOX IS: Sam Douglas – Vocals / Bass // Joe Savins – Guitar // Dave Rawling – Drums // James Gillett – Guitar Official Site // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci announces debut album, "Ray Ray From Summer Hill" and reveals artwork24/2/2018 After months of anticipation, platinum-certified and critically-acclaimed Atlanta rapper and singer YFN Lucci announces March 9, 2018 as the release date of his anxiously awaited full-length debut, Ray Ray From Summer Hill [Think It’s A Game Records/Warner Bros. Records]. The announcement includes a reveal of Ray Ray From Summer Hill’s striking cover art, featuring YFN Lucci. YFN Lucci introduced the forthcoming record with the red-hot single “Boss Life” [feat. Offset]. Earlier this month, Lucci brought the house down at the BET Social Awards with a high-energy and hard-hitting performance of the song. Online, it’s quickly nearing the 5-million mark on Spotify and 4 million views on YouTube. Additionally, the album boasts the brand new banger “Street Kings” [feat. Meek Mill]. However, these two anthems offer just a glimpse of what to expect from his very first offering. It’s time to meet Ray Ray From Summer Hill. February has been a banner month for YFN Lucci. He celebrated his 27th birthday by throwing an Instagram-worthy circus-themed “Trap Du Soleil” party, which TMZ called, “circus meets hood.” He also dropped the new Freda’s Son EP fueled by the standout posse cut “Propane” [feat. YFN Trae Pound & YFN Kay]. Celebrating the release of the album, YFN Lucci heads down to SXSW to perform at the Pandora showcase on March 14. If you’re in Austin, don’t miss it. Singing and rapping with the same fiery force, YFN Lucci represents the next evolution of the Atlanta sound. Inking a deal with Think It’s A Game Records in 2014, he quietly developed into one of his city’s most powerful voices. Following the success of Wish Me Well, he unleashed Wish Me Well 2 in 2016. It yielded the platinum-certified smash “Key to the Streets” [feat. Migos & Trouble], which amassed over 43.2 million Spotify streams, turned up a high-profile remix with Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, and Quavo, and landed on XXL’s “50 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2016” and Vibe’s “The 60 Best songs of 2016” list. Forbes proclaimed YFN Lucci among “5 Breakout Hip-Hop Artists to Watch This Summer” and Billboard dubbed him one of the “Top 10 Hip-Hop & R&B Artists to Watch in 2017”—he’s lived up to those claims with his EP Long Live Nut, and now Ray Ray From Summer Hill, (Think It’s A Game Records/Warner Bros. Records). www.yfnlucci.com www.instagram.com/yfnlucci www.twitter.com/yfnlucci www.facebook.com/yfnlucci Alpha Omega Management is extremely glad to announce the signing of the Croatia's alternative rock metallers Nord! Nord - formed in October 2013 - is hailing from Rijeka, Croatia. The meaning of the name reflects the idea of being lost in the sonic wilderness, but also their hopeful and positive attitude towards music and life. The band's sound is a blend of dark textural ambience, massive guitar riffs and emotional lyrics with a very personal feeling. Nord's debut album, "Play Restart" (released April 21, 2017 via Geenger Records), is all about finding a clean, new start in life. Nord is for the fans of Faith No More, Soundgarden, Helmet, Tool, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, Deftones etc. Comments the band on signing: "We were all very excited about 2018 in general since we planned a lot of great things to come for our band - recording of our second album, many shows ahead all around Europe and making some new songs for 3rd album already.. But we didn't expect that things will get even better. The second day of 2018 started with (almost accidentally) getting in touch with Alex from Alpha Omega, and after a couple of great talks and after discussing all possibilities with band members we decided that this collaboration would be a great thing and a step forward for Nord! So far this decision has already proven to be a good one since we just got booked for a great tour in March (more information will be revealed very soon), and that is just the start we're sure. We are very positive about the Alpha Omega crew and hopefully we'll achieve some great things together and of course have much fun in the process. World, Alpha Omega is bringing us to YOU so get ready to rock out with NORD!! ?? ??" Alpha Omega Management adds: "We are very happy to welcome Nord to our family! These guys have the right attitude and desire to work hard to achieve their goals and conquer new territories! Soon we will announce their headliner tour, so check out this band and stay tuned, you will not regret it!" Watch the band's latest video for "Remake" from their debut album "Play Restart": https://youtu.be/KoAkLeCjIBI https://www.facebook.com/nordmusicofficial - http://music.nord.band/album/play-restart https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlphaOmegaManagement Diamante reveals Thelma & Louise-inspired video for 'Had Enough' which can be viewed below:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvXkYUxKVrE&feature=youtu.be Made in support of the #MeToo movement with an all female team, it pays tribute to the classic female friendship road trip film "I think especially in today’s social climate, it’s both important and powerful to be able to tell the world ‘I’ve had enough, I’m pissed off, and it’s time for change." - Diamante 'Had Enough' follows Diamante’s 'Coming In Hot' official video which has now been streamed more than 1 million times “Diamante has been making a big noise. With a series of feisty, well-received singles...the anthemic 'Had Enough' [is] a perfectly timed cover of a song originally released by English alt-rockers Lower Than Atlantis in 2016. - Team Rock (She Rocks Campaign, 2018) As her sultry and show-stopping video for 'Coming In Hot' crosses 1 Million YouTube streams, 21-year-old Diamante shows she’s more than meets the eye in the brand new video for her female empowerment video anthem 'Had Enough'. Shot on location in Palm Springs CA, Diamante enlisted an all-female team to create the ultimate gal-pal road trip video, which pays homage to the classic pissed-off-chick-flick Thelma and Louise. Taking the desert by storm alongside actress Mackenna Johnson, the video features a behind-the scenes cast including Director/Producer Sofia Lane, production crew Rose Lu and Alyssa Mordal, and camera work by Tania Espinosa Cueva. Each woman is up-and-coming in her respective field. “It’s critical to see more women at the top of fields traditionally dominated by men,” explains Diamante on her decision to hire women for this shoot. “But in order to do that, we need to give women a chance to get their foot in the door. It was very important to me to create opportunities for other women in the making of this video” Originally recorded by Lower Than Atlantis, Diamante decided to put her stamp on the song because the strong lyrical content struck a chord. “Something about its unapologetic honesty really captivated me. I think that level of honesty and bluntness of being able to tell the world: 'Hey! I'm pissed off!' is very powerful and something that music has been craving, especially in today's climate” 'Had Enough' is the fourth track released from her forthcoming debut record due out later this year on Better Noise Records, following 'Haunted', 'Sleepwalking' and the breakout track 'Coming In Hot'. Produced by Howard Benson [Chris Cornell, Kelly Clarkson, My Chemical Romance, Halestorm], the upcoming collection brings to light a signature sound the artist has been developing meticulously since age 13. With her edgy style, sultry vocals, pop sensibility, and unabashed swagger, the Mexican-Italian-American solo artist draws from myriad influences and calls to mind legends from a spectrum of rock icons including Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Debbie Harry, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, and Bowie. Read Diamante’s interview with Team Rock on the making of the 'Had Enough' video HERE. WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER Following the release of his latest LP Alive in New Light earlier this month, IAMX today proudly announces headline show in the UK at the Electric Ballroom, Camden on Saturday 03 March 2018. Legendary tattoo artist and entrepreneur Kat Von D will also take part in the unmissable show. IAMX, born Chris Corner, is best known for his critically acclaimed dark wave performances which explore the complexities of mutation through sound, visual art and make-up. As the founder of the 90s trip-hop band, Sneaker Pimps, IAMX is no stranger to the spotlight, all of his shows promise theatrical production at arena style quality. Fans can expect a cinematic celebration capturing the giddy phase of metamorphosis Corner currently finds himself in as he takes to the Electric Ballroom stage. Appearing on four Alive in New Light tracks and along for the transformative ride, is postmodern tattooist and makeup powerhouse, kindred spirit, and super fan, Kat Von D. Kat will join IAMX on stage to perform live music for the first time in her illustrious career. Corner’s soaring, plaintive lyrics, alongside Von D’s sultry tones will make this the hottest ticket in town. Reflecting on her relationship with Corner, Kat says: “We could easily swap closets and make-up drawers and no one would be able to tell the difference. We both create, not because we want to, but because we HAVE to.” IAMX can’t wait to get back on stage in the capital ensuring to audiences that “Alive in New Lights is about connecting”. Tickets and more information for the Electric Ballroom Brixton show are available at https://www.musicglue.com/iamx www.IAMXmusic.com www.facebook.com/IAMXofficial https://twitter.com/IAMX www.youtube.com/user/IAMX www.instagram.com/IAMX https://vk.com/IAMX London based singer/songwriter Alex Hepburn has released her stunning new single ‘I Believe’. The song, which showcases Alex’s smooth, soul-drenched vocals, also features a sample from Aretha Franklin’s ‘People Get Ready’. The song was written by Alex and Chris Ballard (Christina Aguilera, Leona Lewis) and is produced by Craigie Dodds and Pete Boxta. The duo have previously written and produced for Gorrilaz, Amy Winehouse, James Arthur, A$AP Rocky, Machine Gun Kelly and more. ‘I Believe’ is Alex’s first full release in the UK, however she is no stranger to success internationally having already achieved a Platinum album in France, and Gold in Switzerland with her debut record ‘Together Alone’. Alex says: “I put my heart and my soul into making my music as authentic and as true to me as possible. Unfortunately, I’ve lived through a lot of shit. I have a lot of baggage, but you have to find the positive in the situation you are in. My record and my words are always from the heart and I’m very, very proud of this record.” This raw emotion and soul is evident in ‘I Believe’, which Alex says is intended to be a feminist anthem. Taking influence from a number of strong women in music, including Etta James, Adele and Mary J Blige, it seemed fitting to honour Aretha Franklin by using her sample for backing vocals; “Aretha is one of the most beautiful and strong female inspirations. I feel so blessed to have her vocal running through my track”. Alex made her start, like many rising artists, online - where she amassed 500,000 plays for her early uploads. Despite these huge numbers Alex wasn’t sure if a career in music was for her. “I didn’t know I wanted to be a singer. It’s a big dream. I worked loads of shitty jobs; I was a receptionist and a maid, but my boyfriend kept saying ‘you’ve got 500,000 plays online, you should try and do something with this!” She was then offered £250 to play a gig in Paris, which she quickly accepted, and consequently wowed her audience, with Warner offering her a deal four days later. Soon after she was touring with the likes of Lianne La Havas, Alex Clare and Bruno Mars, Alex then went on to headline her own tour across Europe, discovering she had die-hard fans across the continent: “It was insane. It was like Eminem in The Real Slim Shady video – the first 2 rows had the same haircut as me!” But Alex wants to spread her success further with ‘I Believe’ and her upcoming second album, taking her soul-tinged pop across the globe. ‘I Believe’ is out now via Warner Music, with her debut album due to be released later this year. ‘I Believe’ is available here: https://AlexHepburn.lnk.to/ibelieveEx www.alex-hepburn.com https://twitter.com/alexhepburn https://www.instagram.com/iamalexhepburn/ https://www.facebook.com/ALEXHEPBURN.OFFICIAL/ Pvris has released the live acoustic video for their hit single, “Heaven,” which appears on their sophomore full-length studio album, All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell (August 2017, BMG/Rise). The record hit #5 on Billboard’s Rock Chart, #1 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists Chart, and has been praised in the press by the likes of Alternative Press, Kerrang!, Rock Sound, NME, and more. Watch the video HERE. After headlining shows worldwide, touring alongside Fall Out Boy, Muse, and Thirty Seconds to Mars, and performing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Pvris is back on the road on a new leg of North American headline dates. Pvris is also confirmed to play the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on Friday, April 13th and 20th, along with additional summer performances at Forecastle Festival (Louisville, KY), Sloss Festival (Birmingham, AL), and Panorama Festival (New York, NY). The three-piece also recently announced a headline show at The Roxy in Los Angeles on April 12th before returning to the UK for Slam Dunk Festival in May. Slam Dunk Festival Saturday 26th May - Leeds City Centre Sunday 27th May - Hatfield Park Monday 28th May - NEC Birmingham All We Know of Heaven, All We Need of Hell iTunes | Apple Music | Spotify | Google Play | Amazon | Web Store WEBSITE / FACEBOOK / TWITTER / INSTAGRAM / YOUTUBE http://riserecords.com |
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