Loud Forest shares their new single « I Don’t Want To Go Home »

Loud Forest

New single « I Don’t Want To Go Home »

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Entitled « I Don’t Want To Go Home », the single is an anthem for those of us who didn’t always feel like we belonged.

The song is a confrontation of two emotions; one can be heard in the verses – it’s anger, anger for feeling trapped, controlled and hurt. The other emotion is a sparkling exuberance that can be heard on the choruses. There is a release and excitement that comes in finding your youthful identity with friends and freedom.

The band Loud Forest is based in Los Angeles, CA where Bernard and Rachel Chadwick, a married couple, collaborate out of their experimental project space in Pasadena. Merging elements of alternative rock, Americana, and pop as well as post-punk into their moody, crafted indie rock, their earliest albums won a dedicated fan base and radio attention.

An album-oriented band, Loud Forest is doused in indie credibility from years of self-releases, homemade microphones and hosting rock shows in their studio. With influences ranging from Wilco to the Staples Singers, from Bob Dylan to Trey Sivan, from Spoon to Anderson .paak – the band distinguishes themselves with an acute attention to hooky melodies and intentional lyricism that plays with themes of love, fidelity and family. Drawing inspiration from their two daughters, Bernard and Rachel started the band to end all other bands they were in; a merging of creative forces and a project surrounded by their LA community.

Their 4th and forthcoming album, “Family Tree,” returns to their DIY approach; a beautiful lockdown creation of sparkly jams and alternative rock anthems that tell stories of their childhood through raw and angular expressions. Coming May, 2022.

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Electronic Producer dj poolboi Releases Single ‘where are you now (ft. Fog Lake)’

dj poolboi

SHARES Lo-fi single

‘where are you now (ft. Fog Lake)’

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SINGLE RELEASE DATE: 4th March

ALBUM RELEASE DATE: 18th March

LABEL: Unbelievably Spectacular

Rising electronic producer

dj poolboi

released his latest lo-fi single,

‘where are you now (feat. Fog Lake)’

on the 4th of March. The single is taken from his impressively diverse upcoming album,

stay just a little while longer

(digital and vinyl) which will be made public on the 18th of March via

Unbelievably Spectacular

. Born and based in Newfoundland, Canada,

Fog Lake

has been making a name for himself in the lo-fi scene, with support from

CBC Canada, VICE, Stereogum, Far Out Magazine, Fader, Popnable, Exclaim, Our Culture, God Is In The TV

and

Stereofox

to name a few as well as

Majestic Casual, Aurora Vibes, Anime Vibe, David Dean Burkhart

and

i’m a cyborg but that’s okay

.

Aaron Powell,

aka

Fog Lake

, has collected just under

24 million

plays across platforms with his melancholic sound and helped write and perform

‘where are you now’

.

Ahead of the album release,

dj poolboi

is seeking to raise

10 ETH

through a combination of

NFTs

and $

POOLBOI

tokens to fund this release in exchange for a wide variety of new content including exclusive NFTs for 12 of the tracks which will be 30 seconds from each song, giving a glimpse to the album, 1/1 physical polaroids from the 90’s photographed by

Roman Barrett

whose work is featured in the album’s cover artwork as well as two of the single’s artwork.

Fog Lake

tells us about the creation of the single:

“dj poolboi contacted me with an instrumental he wanted me to sing on and I really connected with the music and atmosphere of it all. I usually write in first person but I tried instead to write from the perspective of someone who was struggling with their idea of love and the evolution/disintegration of their feelings towards family, friends and loved ones, some lost to time and others about to be. I’m extremely happy with how it came together and was honoured to be a part of it.”

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LP Tracklisting

1. motions (Feat. FLOOR CRY)

2. i don’t really mind (Feat Su Lee)

3. if now u feel loved (Feat PHOAC)

4. la nuit n’en finit plus (Feat. Clio)

5. easy (Feat Flowdan)

6. take me far away

7. i don’t want to live with it (Feat. Midwife)

8. be somebody (Feat. Su Lee)

9. malo okoma (feat. Theresa Ng’ambi)

10. where are you now (feat Fog Lake)

11. felt like we were in heaven

12. stay just a little while longer

dj poolboi

himself is born and based in Austin, Texas. Since the artist’s debut LP in 2020 which he released through

Majestic Casual

, he has also released music via

Shall Not Fade

and created official remixes for

Moby, yeule

and

Alan Fitzpatrick’s

side project

3STRANGE

, racking up over

55 million

plays to date.

The producer has appeared on stage at

Goldenvoice’s Splash House Festival

and opened for

Ross From Friends, Baltra, Chaos in the CBD, DJ Seinfeld, George Fitzgerald

and

park hye gin

to name a few.

The producer

finds inspiration in all forms of music, including experimental, indie, classical, contemporary pop and even film scores. Having focussed predominantly on the realms of techno and house, this unique album bounces between genres but

‘where are you now (featuring Fog Lake)’

ultimately calls to mind the likes of

Cocteau Twins, Beach House

and

Slow Dive.

dj poolboi’s

latest single is comfortable in its melancholic caressing notes. A rainy day calls, with a cup of tea by your side as you ponder what was, what could have been and the immense present with

‘where are you now’

gently playing in the background.

Speaking of the collaboration,

dj poolboi

tells us:

“I fell in love with Fog Lake’s music the first time I heard it. At the time I had been writing more piano and acoustic instrumentals and reached out to Aaron to work together. I wanted a break from writing electronic focused music to maintain my creativity and sanity. The vocals and lyrics he wrote are equally haunting and beautiful; coupled with his guitar and wonderful vocal melodies. It was a pleasure working with him, and I couldn’t be happier with the result.

dj poolboi 2022 Tour Dates

11 March – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique

15 March – Paris, 1999

16 March – Berlin, Monarch

17 March – London, Colours

18 March – Dublin, Lost Lane

24 March – Copenhagen, Spillestedet Stengade

25 March – Prague, Palac Akropolis

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Joey Harkum shares his new single « Sick and Tired

Joey Harkum

New single « Sick and Tired »

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« Sick and Tired is a song about being engulfed in drug culture and coming to the realization that you no longer can/want to continue being a part of the lifestyle. Ultimately pursuing music led me to focus on something positive rather than falling victim to drug addiction like a lot of my close friends and family at the time. »

For his entire life JoeyHarkum has been strumming a guitar and after a decade of touring as the lead singer and songwriter of Baltimore-based band Pasadena, he released his debut solo album,

Love and Labor

, to critical acclaim in 2016. Known for his deep and poignant lyrics telling stories of joy, love, loss and sadness, Joey brings the human experience to life through his relentless tour schedule that culminated in the release of

Live at Buffalo Iron Works

in 2018. 2020 brought new challenges but Joey has responded with writing and recording new music and has released his brand new album “Storyboard” in March of 2021.

Catch him on tour now or online at

joeyharkummusic.com

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3/4/22 – Cleveland, OH * – Beachland Ballroom supporting Bumpin Uglies

3/5/22 – Youngstown, OH * – Westside Bowl w/ TBD

3/17/22 – Asbury Park, NJ * – The Saint w/ Mike Pinto

3/18/22 – Wayne, PA * – 118 North supporting Mike Pinto

3/19/22 – Baltimore, MD * – The 8×10 w/ Mike Pinto

3/20/22 – Winchester, VA * – Bright Box Theater w/ Mike Pinto

3/25/22 – Charleston, SC * +++ – The Pour House Deck

3/28/22 – 3/31/22 – Miami, FL ++ SALTY DOG CRUISE

4/2/22 – Virginia Beach, VA * +++ – Scandals Live

4/15/22 – Pittsburgh, PA * – Club Cafe

4/16/22 – Buffalo, NY * – Buffalo Iron Works supporting Pasadena

4/27/22 – Omaha, NE * – Reverb Lounge

4/28/22 – Kearney, NE * – The Other Side

4/29/22 – Denver, CO * – Larimer Lounge w/ Special Guests

4/30/22 – Pueblo, CO * – Brues Alehouse w/ Special Guests

Lorne shares his new single “Bow Out”

Lorne

New single “Bow Out”

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“Bow Out” is an exciting progression that combines poignant vocals, soft piano movements and electronic-pop layers.

Berkshire-born, London based singer-songwriter Lorne is a classically trained pianist, whose life has been shaped by music. Introduced to piano from just seven years old, his life has been trickled with creativity, enriching his mind and sculpting his future as a musician. After first listening to Peter Gabriel’s music in his teens, Lorne was taken by his sound and notes the musician as a great influence for his music. Also drawn to established songwriters such as Damien Rice, Coldplay and Elbow, his attraction to melodic pop and ambient rock is evident in his ideas.

Echoing the atmosphere and emotion of Lorne’s debut EP

Maze

released in 2017, “Bow Out” is an exciting progression that combines poignant vocals, soft piano movements and electronic-pop layers. Inspired by the end of a friendship, the track emits a cloudy haze, with the atmospheric soundscapes, rushing strings and building percussion adding power and weight to Lorne’s melancholic song structures. Lorne shares, “In the lyrics, I looked for ways to describe the need for space and a way out of a difficult situation”.

Keen to mimic the reflective mood of the track, Video Director Olly Cooper conceived the idea for the artwork, with the moody visuals on West Wittering Beach capturing the pensive sentiment of the track.

Performing his songs to a welcoming range of audiences, such as BBC Introducing, The Troubadour and Notting Hill Arts Club, featuring on Spotify editorial playlists, as well as garnering support from the likes of

Clash

and

Music Week

, his music has reached over three million streams across a range of music platforms, making him one to watch this year.

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Coffees & Cigarettes présente son nouvel album « RollerCoaster »

Coffees & Cigarettes

Nouvel album RollerCoaster

Sortie le 18/03/2021 chez Baco Music

Coffees & Cigarettes est de retour le 18 mars 2022 avec son troisième album RollerCoaster et son mélange explosif de chanson, de rock, et de hiphop.

Coffees & Cigarettes est composé de Renaud Druel aka MC Jesse (auteur, compositeur et interprète) accompagné d’Anna Swieton au violon ou Lyllou Chevalier à l’Alto ou encore Quentin Gendrot au Violoncelle.

Entre humour et nostalgie, le nouvel album de Coffees & Cigarettes nous offre un Hop’n’roll plus assumé que jamais, véritable cocktail original entre hip-hop et rock’n’roll à bien secouer avant de consommer !

En extrait de l’album, on peut découvrir le clip en animation du Syndrome de Peter Pan. Le clip a été réalisé par l’artiste numérique et motion designer Louis Paul Caron. Il rend hommage à la pop culture et à tous les héros des dessins animés, films, et mangas cultes, des années 90.

Coffee and Cigarettes revient aujourd’hui, toujours accompagné de cordes (violon, ou alto, ou violoncelle) qui donnent cette singularité et cette originalité au projet, avec RollerCoaster, un troisième album à la thématique très personnel et autobiographique.

L’album RollerCoaster est un disque résolument plus hip hop et chanson, une esthétique toujours inspirée du cinéma, un habile équilibre entre acoustique et électronique pour un résultat envoûtant.

Sur scène, c’est un subtil mélange de son et d’image, d’humain et de machine, un enchevêtrement théâtral savamment orchestré de musiques entêtantes et d’images virevoltantes, pour l’enchantement du public plongé dans l’univers foisonnant de Coffees & Cigarettes.

Le résultat ? Envoûtant et virevoltant au gré des nombreuses cordes cette fois omniprésentes dans l’album. Unique en son genre, Coffees & Cigarettes nous offre un album où s’entremêle l’humour, la nostalgie et le chagrin.

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Ezra Collective présente son nouveau clip « May The Funk Be With You »

Ezra Collective

Nouveau clip « May The Funk Be With You »

Ezra Collective

, un des groupes les plus excitants du Royaume-Uni est de retour avec un nouveau single,

May The Funk Be With You

.

Le nouveau space funk jam, est issu de la même série que les précédents singles

Dark Side Riddim

et

Samuel L.Riddim.

Femi Koleoso

dit sur la sortie de ce nouveau titre : « L’une des bénédictions dans la tempête de l’enfermement a été l’opportunité d’avoir des

sessions

de

jam

en studio. Pas de thème, pas de préparation, pas de plan – juste laisser le

funk

se produire de

manière organique

. La magie de l’improvisation et de la

spontanéité

fera toujours partie d’

Ezra Collective

et

May The Funk Be With You

résume parfaitement cela. » Ce single fait suite à la dernière sortie

More Than A Hustler

en décembre 2021 en featuring avec Novelist.

Ezra Collective

a également annoncé

deux petits concerts

à

Paris

le25 marset à

Londres

le 28 mars prochain, en plus de leur performance au

festival BBC 6 Music

le 02 avril. Ces dates sont les premières du groupe depuis leur performance en tête d’affiche du festival We Out Here l’été dernier. Le groupe est retourné en studio pour enregistrer sa musique la plus forte et la plus aboutie à ce jour. En tant que supergroupe de facto, les différents membres sont également occupés en dehors d’

Ezra Collective

: Le batteur et chef d’orchestre

Femi Koleoso

fait désormais partie intégrante du groupe

Gorillaz

; le bassiste

TJ Koleoso

a joué aux côtés de

Yazmin Lacey

; le claviériste

Joe Armon-Jones

a participé au nouvel album de

Mick Jenkin

, a tourné avec

Nubya Garcia

et est sur le point de sortir un EP en collaboration avec

Fatima

; le saxophoniste

James Mollison

s’est produit dans le groupe de

Nala Sinephro

; et le trompettiste

Ife Ogunjobi

a joué à guichets fermés avec

Burna Boy

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biosphere & xiv share new single BLASTOFF! ft koven wei

biosphere & xiv ft koven wei

New single « BLASTOFF! »

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Entitled « BLASTOFF! », the track is inspired by childhood memories of the iconic space opera,

Star Wars

, and is the focus single of

Calamity

, a 10 track album by biosphere and xiv. Featuring rising Toronto based artist koven wei, the song details a relationship of two lovers who are “galaxies between” each other, evoking emotions of excitement and longing as they journey through space.

xiv

21-year-old singer-songwriter, xiv (short for excuses in vanity) is a Toronto based, Asian-Canadian artist who is not afraid of experimentation. Caught between two worlds of the East and West, he aims to fuse elements of both musical styles to bring a unique and distinct sound to fans all across the world. From catchy Pop melodies that are prevalent in today’s K-Pop records to silky smooth sonics of Western R&B, xiv is determined to bridge this gap, all while inspiring the next generation of Asian artists.

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biosphere is an Asian-Canadian, 21-year-old composer and producer based in Toronto. He initially experimented with the lo-fi/hip hop sound but has recently ventured into R&B, soul, and orchestral styles. Classically trained in piano and a saxophone player from a young age, he gradually became inspired to compose music of his own. His music is strongly influenced by his classical roots and his many years playing in a jazz environment.

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BINNY shares his new single « After Hours »

BINNY

New single « After Hours »

BINNY is a bedroom pop artist born and bred in Maryland. Having sung before he could even talk, BINNY’s musicality runs deep in his veins. Growing up in a family of musicians, he learned piano from the early age of six, before self-teaching the guitar and eventually going on to songwriting and producing.

“After Hours” is the indulgent new track inspired by the challenges faced when trying to find the balance between work and relationships. Produced and written himself, with mixing by his brother, Brandon Lim and mastering by Jonas W. Karlsson (John Legend, Jhene Aiko, Tinashe, FLETCHER), the song offers a flicker of sensual euphoria, floating with themes of connection and romance, and capturing the essence of escape you feel when you’re with someone you care about. Sonically stimulating, the tune is dripping with silky vocals, dreamy synths and 808s; aligning with BINNY’s previous releases.

Admitting how both listening and writing music is equally therapeutic, BINNY hopes that by conveying his true emotions and thoughts may act as a form of medication for audiences. He also strives to represent Asian Americans in pop culture and mainstream music, something that he feels lacks recognition. He shares, “I hope to be a part of that change and be an inspiration for other Asian Americans who want to pursue music.”

BINNY is also a fashion enthusiast, using style to express himself. The singer shares, “It’s also important for me that my music is translated visually in what I’m wearing.” Aside from songwriting, BINNY also grew up doing theater in school and took part in numerous productions. In college, he was a part of an award-winning a cappella group that got to compete in the International Championships of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) on Broadway.

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German avant-Pop artist MARIA Die RUHE reveals new Single ‘Skin’

Avant-pop Artist

MARIA Die RUHE

SHARES

‘Skin’ single

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SINGLE RELEASE DATE: 24th February 2022

LABEL: Reduced To The Root

Rising avant-pop singer-songwriter

MARIA Die RUHE

has released her latest single,

‘Skin’

on the 24th of February via

Reduced To The Root

. The single follows the release of the artist’s recent single,

‘

Art Is The Only Real Translation Of Living For Me’

. The producer has performed on several different stages across Europe, including Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, and Turkey, each time bringing new energy to her set. Although the songstress has only been releasing music for a few years, she’s already collected just under

6.5 million

plays on

Spotify

alone, with the number rising by the day.

The singer is from Thuringia, Germany previously lived in both Berlin, San Francisco, as well as London and is now based in Leipzig, Germany once more. While creating her unique sound,

MARIA Die RUHE

loses herself in different sonic realms, never minding the genre and recognising the works of

Frank Wiedemann, Stimming, Dominik Eulberg, Elder Island, Sylvan Esso, James Blake, SOHN

and

The Knife

to name a few. Her own sound calls to mind the unusual sounds of

Röyksopp, Lykke Li

and

MØ

.

In her single

‘Skin’,

MARIA Die RUHE

describes the long and painful way from rejecting her own body to loving herself unconditionally. During her journey, she discovered some things within herself that she didn’t like. She faced them anyway and turned the pain into sound. The music is power, and it lends her strength, allowing her scars to turn into art. The progressive artist fights stereotypes, standing against being reduced down to her body and rejecting the idea of being seen as an Instagrammable, thoroughly designed product. Instead, she wants to be acknowledged as an individual.

Maria Die RUHE

provides further insight into the story behind the single:

“I disliked my body for the longest period of my life for different reasons. I was always ashamed of getting undressed first in school sports, later with lovers. A lot of women share this phenomenon. This is insane. Today, I know that I am perfect as I am and beautiful. Do you like this vehicle you were born into? Your body? Your body is a magical machine with incredible functions and huge abilities to learn, develop, change. It is always there for you. You are your body and your body becomes the thoughts you are giving to it. With ‘SKIN’, I am rounding up my life and travelling the transformation of making peace with my body and loving and nurturing it as it is. My body. The only one I have in this life.”

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Tovaritch présente son nouveau clip « OSLV »

Tovaritch

Nouveau clip « OSLV »

Le 18 février, Tovaritch présentait sa nouvelle mixtape « Mikhaïlov » avec un très beau score de 3147 équivalent ventes pour la première semaine d’exploitation en indépendant. Un projet sur lequel on retrouve des featuring internationaux avec notamment Samra (Allemagne), Alberto (Pologne), Enzo Dong (Italie) et Krasnoe Derevo (Russie).

Pour cette sortie, Tovaritch proposait le clip « Atmosphère » qui a déjà dépassé le million de vues en quelques jours.

Aujourd’hui, il présente le clip « OSLV », un banger survitaminé mis en images par Paul Maillot.

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