Atlanta-based pop / rock band, Glimmers, share their brand new single, “Scared To Lose,” out now via Common Ground Collective. With this single, the band kicks off a brand new era of music. “Scared To Lose” mixes the band’s love of melodic piano and hopelessly romantic lyrics. Alongside the track, the band also shares the first of a collection of cinematic music videos that follow the journey of finding yourself as you go through the ups and downs of a relationship. Listen to “Scared To Lose” now HERE and watch the video HERE. About the song, lead singer, Maggie Schneider says:- “It’s about being in a situationship - the kind of relationship without a label. While the feelings are reciprocated, the idea of expressing the words out loud is terrifying. I have had my own experiences of being afraid to fall in love, while also being scared to miss out on something special. It is a catch 22.” Over Memorial Day weekend, Glimmers made their debut at So What?! Music Festival in Dallas, TX, playing to a packed crowd at the Idobi Radio Stage. In early 2020, five friends who’d been playing music together since the summer of 2019 decided to put a fresh stamp on their collective, Glimmers. Meeting separately but all through mutual friends, the five members of glimmers formed as the backing band of Atlanta artist Maggie Schneider – but what started as a backing band quickly became a family. The band introduced itself to the world through two complementary EPs, "Cluttered Heart" and "Worlds Apart". Releasing standout singles like “For Me It’s You” and “Not Good At Goodbyes”, both projects encapsulate the feeling of being the main character in a coming-of-age movie. The songs garnered positive attention from outlets like Alternative Press, Emo Nite, and Hot Topic. Now, Glimmers is ready to share the newest iteration of their sound. The pop / rock group’s new music is influenced by the song writing of Mayday Parade, Julia Michaels, and The Band Camino. Get ready for a new and honest chapter about the games we play in our relationships. Glimmers is about connection—whether it be the friendship of the bandmates or the intimate connection felt between the band and their fans at a live show. Stay tuned for more news and music from Glimmers coming soon!
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NJ punk band Pollyanna is facing down their anxieties in new single and music video “Relationship Anxiety,” out now here: https://orcd.co/pollyannarelationshipanxiety. The aggressive new track follows previous singles “SLUT,” “Mars,” and “Pathetic.” All three can be found on Pollyanna’s forthcoming album Slime, set to be released on June 17th via I Surrender Records. On the new single, vocalist Jill Beckett (she/they) shares: “’Relationship Anxiety’ is definitely a telling title for what it’s about, but this song actually goes in depth for so much more. For most of my life, I constantly felt anxious at the thought of going into a relationship means you have to make sacrifices to have it work and you can’t ever think about anyone romantically or physically ever again. And that was a constant fear of mine. Not only that but we put so much expectations on ourselves, of when we should be single and when we shouldn’t. For awhile, I had so much fear of going into a relationship because I thought my lifestyle would have to change and I thought that this period of time I should remain single which is in my opinion a false narrative to have. This song is basically about coming to terms with being polyamorous and being able to feel love for multiple people while also having an anxiety that because of that, I would never be in a happy relationship with someone.” Fans can expect more music soon, and look forward to seeing new songs live later this year as Pollyanna hits the road with Forever Came Calling.
Pollyanna is a four piece band from New Jersey composed of lead vocalist and guitarist Jill Beckett, percussionist Daniel McCool, bassist Brandon Bolton, and guitarist Jack Rose. With sounds of power-pop, loud rock, bubble grunge, and punk influences, their name is directly derived from the dictionary definition, “to be unreasonably or illogically optimistic” - perfectly describing front-person Jill Beckett’s ‘stuck in 2017’ incredibly optimistic attitude. After meeting in the first grade, Dan and Jill started the band at just 13 years old, eager to create and play music that would reach audiences beyond the confines of Jill’s open garage doors. Brandon made them a trio in early 2019, bringing 90’s femme punk influence to the group. At the start of 2021, Jack completed the bands’ line up, adding his elemental stabbing guitars and love for shoegaze and metal into the mix. After completing almost 5 tours around the east coast and the Midwest, Pollyanna has won over a following in the New Jersey music scene along with cities in the tri-state and beyond. They plan on leaving a unique mark in the music industry. For more Information, please visit:
American punks Timeshares sign with Wiretap Records; new single + video "Siren Sound" out now6/6/2022 Philadelphia punks Timeshares have signed with Wiretap Records. The band release its three-song In The Ground EP last year, and have just debuted a new single + video "Siren Sound," which BrooklynVegan describes as, "a fine example of this band's ability to churn out warm, grizzled heartland punk." Watch for a full-length to be released later this year on Wiretap Records / Bearded Punk Records. Stream "Siren Sound" on DSPs: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/timeshares1/siren-sound
Bassist (and songwriter) Mike Natoli says:- "I had just moved back to my hometown and got reluctantly dragged to my 10-year high school reunion. While I wasn’t necessarily questioning myself, it still managed to stir up some weird thoughts and feelings about what I was doing with my life. I wanted to write about the subject from the reverse perspective of “A Plea From A Cat Named Virtute” by The Weakerthans and make it a proposition to my golden retriever Buddy. This wild idea that we could trade lives and he could go out on my adventures while I got to blend in with the scenery and not talk to anyone was something that seemed mutually beneficial." Mt. Joy have released their new single "Bathroom Light", check it out below along with Matt's comments about the new track. The band's new album "Orange Blood" is out 17th June. "We all have a perfect expectation of how life should be. My girlfriend and I met on Instagram, and whenever I would explain that to people it made me feel like we did it wrong. Like it didn’t fit ‘the narrative.’ As we were recording, there was an untimely death of a family member in our crew. It was horribly sad and gave me that sinking reminder of how fragile everything we build is. ‘Bathroom Light’ is about chasing love however it comes into your life and working to make those around you feel comfortable in their skin. We all have crazy stories, and for the most part there is just no time to be ashamed of them." – Matt Quinn
Mt. Joy's 5 month, 37 city North American headline tour is to kick off 16th June. Go to http://www.mtjoyband.com/tour for more info on tickets. The Philadelphia quintet—Matt Quinn [vocals, guitar], Sam Cooper [guitar], Sotiris Eliopoulos [drums], Jackie Miclau [keys, piano], and Michael Byrnes [bass]— take their name from the quiet rural town in southwest Pennsylvania, about four hours from their Philadelphia base. Forming in 2016, they made their mark two years later when their self-titled Mt. Joy debut album spun off "Silver Lining," an uplifting power ballad that went to #1 at AAA radio (Billboard Adult Alternative Airplay) and has eclipsed over 120 million Spotify streams to date. Their second album, Rearrange Us (2018) drew widespread critical raves. Over the past four years Mt. Joy has amassed over half a billion streams and have earned acclaim from NPR, Billboard, Rolling Stone, The Line of Best Fit, and more. The band has performed at a variety of festivals such as Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and has toured with The Lumineers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, The Revivalists, and The Head and The Heart. Additionally, the band has performed on Stephen Colbert, CBS Morning, Samantha Bee, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and Conan. Kicking off their forthcoming album Orange Blood, Mt. Joy has released a string of singles including “Lemon Tree” which was hailed as “a next-level song” by NPR and is currently Top 20 at AAA radio, followed by the colorful album title track, “Orange Blood," "Evergreen," and now, "Bathroom Light." INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER Enigmatic Italian singer Elena Alice Fossi has released the first single, 'Devious', which is taken from the forthcoming new full-length of her dark electro project SPECTRA*Paris. Her fifth album under that moniker is entitled "Modernism" and has been slated for release on August 26.
SPECTRA*Paris comment: "What's the moral conduct to follow?", singer, composer, and lyricist Elena Alice Fossi asks. "This song certainly won't teach us any morals! With a decidedly noir matrix and via its gloomy lyrics, it lets itself be crossed by a glamorous imprint where the blood goes to be combined with the enchanting reflection of a bewitching shadow. God's body has indeed been invaded by his servants."
Charismatic, enigmatic, and absolutely outstanding, singer Elena Alice Fossi, who is best known for her work with Italian electro-trailblazers Kirlian Camera, presents "Modernism", the fifth album of her eclectic project SPECTRA*Paris. "Modernism" is transfiguring electronic music through the prism of Elena’s voice and several collaborations with other musicians into a beautiful kaleidoscope of stylistic colours ranging from EBM, future pop, dark electronic, art pop, and various influences more. Among the artists that gladly followed Elena's call are KIRLIAN CAMERA mastermind ANGELO BERGAMINI, PROJECT PITCHFORK, SEASURFER, legendary producer JOHN FRYER, who worked with DEPECHE MODE and NINE INCH NAILS alongside many others, JOHN ROX & OXYDION, African singer-songwriter FAKEBA, and guitarist and producer MICHAEL CIRAVOLO (BEAUTY IN CHAOS, HUMAN DRAMA). "Modernism" in a way is a musical child that was born out of the isolation that was imposed on Northern Italy during the pandemic. To cage a tigress like Elena and to separate her from the beloved stages and music performances probably had to result into something consequential and massive. With "Modernism" the singer and composer turned something horrible into something wonderful in a process that was liberating and empowering at the same time. Elena trapped into the SPECTRA*Paris songs all the notes that absorb her fears, her astonishment, and her sense of confusion into what she calls "a weird concoction of melancholy and rhythm". The episodic character of "Modernism" that may also be viewed as musical glimpses into a personal diary penned by Elena during her isolation is complemented and underlined by the beautiful artwork that accompanies the album. The photographer's lens becomes a keyhole through which the observer might peek into most intimate moments of the artist's life. SPECTRA*Paris was conceived as an electronic rock oriented project in the wake Elena's previous project SIDERARTICA. In 2007 she self-released the ultra-rare promo 3" CD-R limited to 25 copies "Spectra Murder Show" and immediately got picked-up by a label, which led to the acclaimed first album "Dead Models Society (Young Ladies Homicide Club)" hitting the streets in the same year. The debut reached the charts in many countries and went up to gold. Elena followed-up with two successful albums in 2010, "License to Kill" and "Christmas Ghouls". Tracks from these recordings as well as the latest album "Retromachine Betty" (2017) have been used in tv and catwalk soundtracks. With "Modernism", SPECTRA*Paris chronicle Elena Alice Fossi's musical prison-break into the freedom that only true art can grant. Aided by her accomplice and long-time friend Angelo Bergamini, who co-produced and supervised every sound in this chapter, the composer and singer has delivered a fascinating personal statement via a wide range of electronic music. Line-up
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Hailing from the outskirts of Copenhagen, rock-trio The Doves deliver hard hitting drum grooves and dirty guitar riffs, combined with sexy vocals and catchy hooks. After releasing 'Stay in my Place' in March, the trio now follow up with the brand new single ‘Nobody's Beautiful On The Inside'.
“This song mostly looks back at the past 2 years – and is about some of the dark thoughts that naturally come up in one’s mind when the world gets thrown into chaos. Which is also the reason that this song was quite hard to write”, vocalist Josh Grant explains. The Doves consists of the three members; Josh Grant, Neil Fitzpatrick and Patrick Bøgelund, who have shared the stage for over 10 years while accumulating a ton of experience from the rock- and metal scene. With the simple outset of exploring what three people can create together musically, the trio draws inspiration from a range of different styles - from the raw and offhand riffings of Royal Blood and Canadian Reignwolf, to the more polished and grand compositions of Muse and Nothing But Thieves. With high ambitions, The Doves are getting ready to make their mark on the alternative rock scene with the coming catchy and compelling singles. The new single 'Nobody's Beautiful on the Inside’ is already available on all streaming services through Prime Collective. Psychedelic rock band Stoned Jesus is now releasing their first track "Porcelain" via Season of Mist. This new track is accompanied by a music video Stoned Jesus created themselves and can be viewed via the official Season of Mist channel HERE. The link can be freely spread throughout your channels. "Porcelain" can be pre-saved HERE. Lead vocalist and guitarist Igor comments: "Porcelain" was one of the last songs I brought to my bandmates for the upcoming album, and they loved it instantly! In fact, we all loved this track so much we decided we'd play it live even before the album's out, so now it makes all the sense releasing it as a single. People told me it sounds like 2000s Porcupine Tree covering 2010s Swans but to me it's just another amazing chapter in the Stoned Jesus songbook. Hope you'll enjoy it too!" The song is taken from the band’s new upcoming album which will be released via Season of Mist. Stay tuned for the release date! Formed by Igor Sydorenko in Kyiv in 2009, Stoned Jesus quickly progressed beyond their tongue-in-cheek moniker. The Ukrainian trio's second full length "Seven Thunders Road" converged doom, prog and grunge in their own recognizable way and the album's centrepiece, 13-min long "I'm the Mountain", boasts 15 million plays on YouTube. Stoned Jesus's next LP "The Harvest" sounded like a blend of Mastodon, Porcupine Tree and Soundgarden, and their charismatic live shows and relentless touring schedule helped to double and then triple their fanbase in mere months. While being integral to the European psychedelic rock scene Stoned Jesus helped popularize, creatively Stoned Jesus never stopped pushing the envelope, taking influences for their newer material from such diverse acts like Swans, The Cure, King Crimson and Deftones. Line-up:
Groundbreaking global trailblazer M.I.A returns with a brand-new track titled ‘The One.’ Produced by Rex Kudo & T-Minus, ‘The One’ signifies a compelling new era for the multi-talented artist and activist, who remains one of the most captivating and innovative creators of a generation. The track comes with confirmation that a new album titled ‘Mata’ is on the way.
Undoubtedly, one of the most important and potent multi-medium artists of this millennium, M.I.A's career spans 5 studio albums, international performances, multiple sold-out world tours, GRAMMY® and Academy Award recognition, while continuously pushing the boundaries of digital and ideological possibilities. M.I.A has never lost touch with her indelible punk spirit that inspired her glitching directorial debut; Elastica’s Mad Dog music video, to her self-directed tour visuals, graphics and NFT’s that continue to bend minds to this day. She has consistently paved the way in the music and digital art space and helped create a community of outcasts during the defining years of the internet, a spectrum of influence that is unrivalled by a recording artist. M.I.A will be performing live across select cities and festivals around the world this summer, as she gears up to release ‘MATA’ via Island Records. More details to be revealed soon. M.I.A 2022 TOUR DATES
‘The One’ is out everywhere now. WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | YOUTUBE Welsh soul artist Nia Wyn announces ‘Magical Thinking’ EP; listen to new single 'Checkmate' now22/5/2022 Up and coming Welsh soul artist Nia Wyn has released her new single ‘Checkmate’. It is the third track to be revealed from her upcoming third EP ‘Magical Thinking’, set for release on 23rd June via Unity group. The release arrives during Glastonbury Festival, where Nia is performing as one of the shortlisted artists for the Emerging Talent competition. ‘Magical Thinking’ was written during the pandemic and finds Nia tackling issues of identity, belonging and issues around mental health, as she elaborates "This EP is a body of work that was largely written during the pandemic, and touches on the strong universal emotions everyone feels at some point - betrayal, lust, guilt, anxiety and a desire to feel like you belong somewhere. It follows up with similar themes of my last EP around identity and mental health.” The EP is the first body of work to be released by Nia since 2021’s ‘Take A Seat’ EP and is a 6 six track collection that proves 2022 is Nia’s year. Growing up in North Wales, Nia was exposed to a wide range of music from northern soul, the jazz-blues of Billie Holiday to hip hop icons Nas and Lauryn Hill. To date, Nia has attracted support from the likes of Spotify, Deezer, DIY, Wonderland, Clash, EARMILK, BBC Radio 1, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing and Radio Wales. In October 2020, Nia's track ‘Who Asked You’ was included in the FIFA 21 Soundtrack. In July 2021, Nia was awarded with a PPL Momentum Music Fund grant by PRS Foundation and joined Paul Weller on his sold out 2021 UK tour as well as headlining her own London show at Bermondsey Social Club in the winter of 2021. The track list for the ‘Magical Thinking’ EP is:
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Keep up to date here: INSTAGRAM // YOUTUBE // TWITTER // SPOTIFY New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Julie Odell announces her signing to the venerable Frenchkiss Records (Diet Cig / Eleanor Friedberger), and shares her first single for the label. 'Caterpillar' serves as a great example of her unique attention to detail, the way her songs beautifully morph, with varying tempos, vocal deliveries, and noise levels, and keyboard flourishes and guitar strums that twinkle so artfully and subtly that they feel like brushstrokes. Odell has only released one single prior to being discovered by Frenchkiss. On 'Caterpillar', Odell says:- "Caterpillar is about the transformative courage it takes to step into the unknown. It’s about life’s inevitable change and the change that we choose. It’s all a free fall of hoping and trusting that there will be something to grab onto before you land on your face. Navigating the emotional path of worry, doubt, fear, excitement, discovery, joy, peace and all the adrenaline in between" Of the new signing, Syd Butler of the label explains:- “Julie is a rare find in the music world. Her unique voice, inspirational approach to writing and creative vision transport you to an intimate world ripe with what is possible.”
Her music is folky, dreamy, and soulful, marked by her powerful, peculiar vocals, detailed textures, and an instinct for immediate songcraft. Her songs are complex and multifaceted, in part because they don’t follow expected trajectories or settle into long stretches of even-keeled languor. “Internally I always feel either really chaotic or really calm,” Odell says. “So, it's a lot of really loud, fast-paced stuff, and then it'll shrink down to really quiet delicate things. I'm obsessed with dynamics.” Odell wanted to be a meteorologist when she was a kid, chasing tornadoes in a van with all her friends. Although she chose a life as an artist instead, she reckons she’s chasing musical tornadoes, since her songs are wispy, unpredictable beasts. Odell’s mother is a painter, and her father is a potter, and she spent much of her childhood in the back of a van, trekking to art festivals and craft fairs for months at a time with her parents, which was how they made a living. She was surrounded by artists and their art for her whole life, so it was only a matter of time before she started making her own art. After she began writing songs on the family upright piano and performing at open mic nights, she played “dainty piano waltzes” as an opening act for hardcore shows in South Louisiana. Then she formed a psychedelic folk-rock band called Giant Cloud, who toured frequently and released an album on Park The Van, before writing and performing music under her own name. Listening to her music feels like you’re sitting in Odell’s family van, absorbing delightful new landscapes through the window every few minutes, and you’ll never want the gorgeous fever dream to end. Julie Odell will release her debut album via FrenchKiss, with more news to follow on that shortly. |
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