The Mdz shares his new video « Johnny Cage » feat Rudolph Francis

The Mdz feat Rudolph Francis

New video « Johnny Cage »

The MDz brings the Mortal Kombat universe to life in this thrilling profile on action movie star and martial artist Johnny Cage. Featuring the acclaimed Rudolph Francis, founder of the band Symbols and path carver for Jamaican reggae, Johnny Cage highlights a saga of danger, demolition, and intensity as Francis and the MDz make their way through an urban badland. Explosive fight sequences between MDz as Johnny Cage and established model Spicy Tiara as Kitana add to the action-packed embodiment of the Mortal Kombat lifestyle. Reaching from the heights of the Hollywood sign through the bends of Chinatown, this glamorous, thrill-seeking take on the character of Johnny Cage will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Independently, The MDz YouTube channel has gained a total of 9.5 million views. Over the years, The MDz has helped put out 15 albums/mixtapes & he’s collaborated with over 100 artists. Currently residing in Los Angeles CA, The MDz (short for Multi Dimensionz) is an American recording artist, producer, engineer who has taken 1st place in music competitions and gained attention from his live performances. The MDz has been an opening act for big names as he uses poetic lyrical delivery & hypnotic harmonious melodies that paints pictures capturing the imagination taking you on a multidimensional musical journey.

Powered by his motto « Through Music, I Live Forever », he released multiple albums/singles on all music platforms that touched the hearts of people all across the world. He continues to gain millions of views on videos and thousands of subscribers on his YouTube channel. Since The MDz is also a producer & engineer, he spends time on helping other artists get to the next level in their careers.

The MDz released his new album called

Multi Dimensionz

this summer.

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ANN KING shares his new single “It comes and goes”

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ANN KING

New single “It comes and goes”

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ANN KING offers listeners a truly unique blend of pop and R&B. Currently residing in the Netherlands, the incredibly talented singer-songwriter blends cinematic influencers with compelling creative narratives to produce music that showcases personal growth and an unapologetic appreciation for being true to who you are.

Having first appeared on the music scene in 2015 as ANEMARY, her personal evolution to ANN KING in 2018 welcomes a new attitude and a new name to match it. Having received an ADHD diagnosis, she found herself trying to heal from a burn-out, and found familiar comfort in music. Taking influence from the likes of Adele, Taylor Swift and Avril Lavigne, her true passion for raw honesty and authenticity shines bright. Off the back of several singles and two successful EP releases, ANN KING is back with her latest single “It comes and goes”.

Showing underlying themes of personal growth and tales of staying truthful to who you are, « It comes and goes » offers listeners echoing lyrical bliss, graceful guitar rhythms and mellow melodies. Opening lyrics, « It’s a tough act to pretend » inspired the origins of the euphonious track, giving listeners a magnificent insight into her diverse musical capability. She shares, “I really wanted the bridge to reflect the childlike wonder with which you look at the world as a kid. The hopefulness of your dreams becoming a reality and ending up with a happy ending. It references two of my favorite childhood movies, Mary Poppins & The Sound of Music, but also my favorite song as a kid, « Somewhere over the rainbow.”

Sharing the beauty of living with fans around the world, ANN KING has toured extensively with her band across London and Austria. Garnering the support of major radio stations

3FM

and

Radio 2

in The Netherlands, she has also played major music festivals like

Live I Life Festival, Bevrijdingsfestival

and

Fringe Festival.

As she compels fans with cinematic narratives and a truly unique sound, ANN KING is proving to be one to watch in the coming months.

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Lily Lane shares her new single « Bad »

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Lily Lane

New single « Bad »

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Lily Lane was undoubtedly born to entertain. Originally from Boston, the now Los Angeles based pop artist stems from a family of musicians, with her older brother being 1/2 of the multi-Grammy nominated duo, Sofi Tukker. Having spent most of her adult years living in New York, Lane studied at the renowned Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music at NYU and after graduating with honors she went on to sign with Wilhelmina Models, becoming a champion for body positivity, female & LGBTQ representation. Making a bright entrance to the music scene, her musical endeavors shine, proving there are truly no limits when it comes to both her musical capability and likening soundscape. She claims, “There was never a plan B, modeling was a means to an end…Popstardom was always the endgame for me, since I could make sound.”

Feeding introspection, metaphorical bliss and soulful vocal energy into her repertoire, she unveils her latest single “Bad.” Written with producer Taylor Sparks (Kelsea Ballerini, Azealia Banks), “Bad” is the perfect song to listen to if you’re feeling naughty, having a bad day or you wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Helping to reclaim your power, the track is about owning your villain moments, as Lane confides, “The day I wrote this song I was feeling frustrated over the leaked SCOTUS draft overturning Roe v Wade and I realized that sometimes even if you get the right guys in office, you campaign, you donate the world isn’t fair. I walked into this first session with Taylor, eyes puffy from crying- I looked a mess and literally said, ‘sorry I look like this, usually I’m a baddie but today I’m just bad’ and that became the tag for this song.”

With lyrical luster, bulging basslines and tantalizing vocals, she creates a cinematic symphony that soars to new heights. Lane explains, “I want to help women realize their lives don’t have to be Cinderella movies, they can literally be Maleficent and it can be just as beautiful and inspiring and dope. Sometimes the loves of our lives are our friends or our pets or ourselves.” Delivering a soul-infused pop anthem with an IDGAF attitude, Lane’s voice calls to mind the grit of Amy Winehouse, the range of Demi Lovato, and the soul of Alicia Keys.

The pop artist has performed to a sold-out audience at the House of Blues in Boston along with Big Time Rush, sung for the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, as well as having played at some of New York’s most prestigious venues including Irving Plaza and Gramercy Theater. Lane has had a lot of success in the sync space landing placements with the likes of

Pretty Little Liars,Netflix

and numerous makeup advertisements. Racking up streaming numbers in the millions and garnering rave reviews from the likes of

NYLON, Just Jared JR

and

Perez Hilton

, Lily Lane is set to absolutely skyrocket in success this year, with her forthcoming Sophomore EP due out early September 2022.

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Xades shares her new single « Locked in »

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Xades

New single « Locked in »

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Xades (pronounced shades) is the newest creation of the DJ and curator known mostly under MSJY. Whilst MSJY’s DJ sets are known for their heavy bass drip and bouncy rhythmic darkness, Xades is an ode to the sweet latina soul hidden underneath the tiny powerhouse bouncing behind the booth. Whilst it is certainly new to hear the voice behind the sound, MSJY has been spreading her music all over the world for more than 8 years.

By using it as a portal to connect to people and interact with her surroundings, she enjoys exploring its various soundscapes with a sharp mind, sensitive ear and dedicated heart. The Dekmantel affiliated selector as well as a former resident at Amsterdam‘s De School, Groningen’s OOST and Berlin‘s Griessmuehle is known for thought- and playful sets that dig into bass and breaks adding dashes of her passed influences of trip-hop and IDM. As Xades, Jenny explores her voice and songwriting, extending her tentacles into different genres, serving a vulnerable exploration that transitions smoothly from dub, downtempo electronica and contemporary R&B. Her multiplicitous musical and cultural roots (Brazilian mother, Argentinian father, Swiss passport) seep through all the versatile layers of her sound.

A garage groove with both organic instrumentation and spaced out synths meets post-pandemic lockdown poetry by Berlin-based singer-songwriter Xades. The playful energy of the track pays homage to her multi-genre background.

Thanks to Swiss techno and bass trio Atrice the Caribbean vibe of Xades’ “Locked In” is taken underwater. This deconstructed club remix hits heavy. Glitchy but crystal clear sound design plays with the claustrophobic theme of the original tune. Atrice are Lino Schilling and Pablo Chacon-Pino, two composers, sound designers and artists from Zurich. The pairing creates a truly sonic sensation, one that is set to soar in coming months!

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The 1975 nous offre un nouveau single « Happiness »

The 1975

Nouveau single « Happiness »

On ne présente plus les rockeurs anglais de The 1975. Formé à Manchester en 2002, le groupe est depuis lors l’un des groupes majeurs de sa génération, doté d’une esthétique propre, d’une fanbase fervente et d’une approche sonique caractéristique. Leur dernier album en date,

Notes on a Condition Form,

paru en 2020, est devenu leur quatrième album d’affilée à atteindre la première place des charts anglais et australiens. New Musical Express a nommé The 1975 ”Groupe de la décennie” la même année, tandis qu’il a été couronné ”Meilleur groupe” aux BRIT Awards de 2017 et 2019.

The 1975 sort

Happiness

– le deuxième single de leur très attendu nouvel album

Being Funny In A Foreign Language

sur Dirty Hit

,

à paraître le 14 octobre.

Happiness

fait suite au remarquable single de retour

Part Of The Band

,

qui a été salué par Pitchfork comme  » le genre de chanson pop grandiose et enjouée que seul ce groupe peut réaliser  » et par NME qui a loué  » l’intrépidité de The 1975 qui n’a pas peur de déchirer son propre livre de règles « .

Le groupe s’est montré plutôt laconique quant à

Happiness

en annonçant simplement la couleur à travers la voix du frontman, Matty Healy : ”C’est juste nous qui nous éclations dans une pièce avec nos micros allumés – pas une seule partie n’a de sens – rien de cela n’a d’importance. Nous étions si heureux”. Le clip dirigé par Samuel Bradley, tout comme celui de

Part Of The Band

,

adopte une atmosphère feutrée aux tons vintages. On ressent cette émotion de simplicité, de good vibes teintée d’une touche d’humour qui donne envie d’être heureux.

Le groupe réalisera son retour sur scène à l’occasion du plus gros festival rock japonais, le Summer Sonic 2022, où il sera une tête d’affiche, et qui aura lieu les 20 et 21 août.

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Sleepy Tom Drops Groovy Tune, ‘Time and Time Again’ (ft. Hotel Mira)

Disco Aficionado

Sleepy Tom

SHARES Single

‘

Time and Time Again(feat. Hotel Mira)’

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RELEASE DATE: 4 August 2022

LABEL: MNRK Music Group

Soon after the release of his refined and uplifting disco single

‘

Call My Name

’

, Vancouver-based electronic producer Sleepy Tom will be sharing his new single,

‘Time and Time Again’

, which premiered on Dancing Astronaut and features the band Hotel Mira, on the 4th of August via MNRK. The producer has shifted his sound to focus on more the jovial tone of disco soundscapes,

‘Call My Name’

was the start of this evolution and sets the tone for what is to come.

The prestigious producer previously collaborated with Diplo on the platinum-certified

‘

Be Right There

’

which reached

#2

on the UK Dance charts, Top 10 in the UK Charts and

#8

on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic charts. Sleepy Tom has also worked with other established artists including Anna Lunoe, Grandtheft and LIGHTS as well as providing official remixes for Zeds Dead, Martin Solveig, Porter Robinson and Dillon Francis amongst others.

Cam Tatham’s journey as Sleepy Tom has been one for the history books. The producer has worked with well-known labels such as Spinnin’ Records, Fool’s Gold and Mad Decent and his video for

‘

Seeing Double ft. Tonye

’

won the Best Post-Production Award from iHeartRadio. The producer finds inspiration in the music he also listens to, citing artists like The Avalanches, Jungle, The Weeknd and Breakbot to name a few. In turn,

‘Time and Time Again(feat. Hotel Mira)’

draws parallels to the works of Jungle, Purple Disco Machine and The Weeknd.

Featured alternative act Hotel Mira (formerly known as JPNGIRLS) are a Vancouver, Canada-based band. The group consists of Charlie Kerr (vocals and lyricist), Mike Noble (bassist), Clark Grieve (keyboardist), and Cole George (drummer).

We join Sleepy Tom on another disco-infused dance party with this latest banger, which keeps the mind relaxed and the feet tapping along to its liberating beats. Sleepy Tom is a skilled producer that makes time feel like an illusion with his lovable and retro-infused beat fusions.

‘Time and Time Again(feat. Hotel Mira)’

continues in the same fashion as its charming preceding track.

Sleepy Tom elaborates on the process of working on this latest single:

“Charlie and I met during our first writing session last fall. We seemed destined to work together at some point, since we shared a bizarre amount of social connections. I’m stoked to put this song out with him and Hotel Mira—it lives in this strange disco-punk world which feels nostalgic yet fresh.”

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Rancid Eddie should are their new single « Tiger Love »

Rancid Eddie

New single « Tiger Love »

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The story of Rancid Eddie’s formation is as gritty as it is pure – amidst a pile of crushed up beer cans and cigarette ashes, a band of five friends from Melbourne, Australia was born. Composed of

Jessy Kelly

and

Matt Sturrock

on lead vocals/guitar,

Ash Ravlic

on bass,

Andy Sturrock

on drums, and namesake

Eddie O’Brien

on keys, the group started as their high school lives ended, feeling that music was “the only thing” that’d keep them together.

Once Covid hit and playing live shows was no longer a possibility, like countless others, the band decided to get on

TikTok

. There’s something inherently incongruent about supposedly contrarian rock ‘n’ roll bands playing in the influencer’s sandbox, but somehow Rancid Eddie figured it out and developed a rabid following. They showed themselves in their natural habitat – on a couch on the lawn of their shared home, drinking beers at 10am and doing singalongs. Their videos started to amass millions of views – with people taking the live audio and creating tens of thousands of

user generated content

.

Most notably was their track « Dry » which when released, rocketed over 16 million streams across DSPs in the first six months. Finding themselves on 27 different countries’ top 100 charts globally, three being top 10 positions (New Zealand Alternative Apple Music, Australia Alternative Apple Music, Australia Daily Spotify), the band became the

#1 Fastest building artist in the world last October

.

Their latest single “Tiger Love” takes a slight departure from the band’s signature sound, showcasing a stripped down, laid-back ballad. Sturrock shares, « Ed and I wrote this during the first covid lockdown as a laid back acoustic ballad that came out of a bathroom sesh. Usually turning the acoustics into full band songs is a pain in the ass but once we all got around to the song at band prac I knew this had the potential to be mixed with the rancid herbs and spices. It didn’t take us long to pull together the perfect blend that gives this tune the kick in the guts you need for what the song is all about. I didn’t have any idea of what the song was about when I wrote it but now I look back at the lyrics and I guess you could say its about sex, drugs and being with someone whilst being in love with someone else. Kinda like a rebound situation just a tad more toxic. It’s a special song and we’re stoked that the studio version is coming out. »

Demonstrating their versatility, Rancid Eddie continue to deliver their unfiltered sound. With streaming numbers in the millions and sold-out shows across Australia, the band are proving to be an invincible force.

Take a look at their upcoming tour dates!

Friday 5th August – Carringbah Hotel, Carringbah

Saturday 6th August – Avalon RSL, Avalon Beach

Thursday 11th August – The Basement, Canberra

Friday 12th August – QueBar, Wagga Wagga

Friday 19th August – Port Beach Brewery, Fremantle

Saturday 20th August – Charles Hotel, Perth

Friday 2nd September – Fat Controller, Adelaide

Saturday 3rd September – Pepper Tree, Aldinga

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POESY shares her new single « Cynthia »

POESY

New single « Cynthia »

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Entitled « Cynthia », the fun dance-infused indie pop single « isinfluenced by the 80’s », proclaims POESY. She further confides, « I love that it’s not taking itself too seriously. And as a big classic horror fan, I’m so happy with the video and how it really has that old school cheesy haunted prom atmosphere. I hope it’s a tune everyone puts on and dances to with their friends while they fantasize about their crush. Cynthia very much shows my scorpio moon — if I’m into you, I’m

really

into you. Obsession can be intoxicating. » Featuring funk-fueled bass lines, colorful beats and disco inspired strings, POESY’s signature vocals are irresistibly warm and seductive.

POESY is the solo project of classically trained singer, songwriter and pianist, Sarah Botelho. She was discovered after she appeared on the first season of hit Canadian music competition show, THE LAUNCH. Her incredible breakout performance propelled POESY to new heights yet unseen, landing her a major label deal with Big Machine Records and an opportunity to collaborate with esteemed composer and producer Stephan Moccio (Celine Dione, Avril Lavigne) on her debut single ‘Soldier of Love’ . This release charted in the Billboard Top 40 and was followed by a four-track long EP entitled Glass Box Confessional. Her singles “Body Language” and “Strange Little Girl” debuted in the Top 20 at Rock Radio. Classically trained in both singing and piano from the tender age of 4, the musical world has become POESY’s playground, having had vast experience in musical theatre, numerous rock bands and even operatic singing. By pairing inspiration from her favourite novels with an air of vulnerability from her own experiences, POESY unleashes her signature siren sound, filled with big drums & bittersweet melodies. POESY has had the recent honour to write and record an original anthem for Canada Games 2022, which she will perform at the opening and closing ceremonies this summer. Her most recent project – her debut LP I Exist – was made in collaboration with UK producer Stephen Lipson (Annie Lennox, Billie Eilish) and explores themes of betrayal and the journey back to one’s truest self. Her live show is a choir girl gone rogue – with her whimsical outfits and charming storytelling, she commands your attention and pulls you headfirst into every song.

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Alice Pisano shares her new single « Boys Like You »

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Alice Pisano

New single « Boys Like You »

Introducing Italian-born, London-based, Alice Pisano, a contemporary pop artist who made a bright entrance to the scene back in 2018. Since then, she has garnered a fantastic name for herself, offering listeners an ecstatic realm of lyrical bliss and contagious musicality.

Now, Alice Pisano is back with a new single “Boys Like You”, the first single from her upcoming EP

Shattered But Still Cool.

Written and produced alongside Jez Ashurst (Little Mix, Maisie Peters, Tom Grennan), Pisano has released a single that truly encapsulates her burning desire for true pop-perfection. Complimentary themes of infatuated heartbreak and dating duels pair effortlessly with symbolic synths, dreamy pop beats and rebellious rhythms to create an extraordinary track.

In Pisano’s words, “Boys Like You is about my experience with dating apps. I finally got around to joining one and decided to put myself out there. Online dating can definitely be fun but also frustrating, and can really shake your self-confidence. The day we wrote the song, I remember feeling pretty disheartened about it. It can be tough to deal with failed dates and behaviours like ghosting, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you’re not good enough, or pretty or fun enough… talking to my friends though, it became pretty clear they were having the same experience.”

With shining global success, her debut single “Celebrated Life” garnered over four million Spotify streams alone. Following her successful debut, Pisano also had four singles enter the iTunes Pop charts, numerous radio plays on stations including the BBC and over three million views on Tiktok with her single “September”. Her single “Open Up” was even featured as the soundtrack to the summer trailer of the British hit TV series Hollyoaks. This year, Pisano played two shows at The Great Escape Festival and was one of the first 50 artists to be announced. Accumulating numerous Spotify editorial support, including 14 New Music Fridays, as well as critical acclaim from online tastemakers including

Clash, Earmilk, Wonderland

and

Atwood Magazine

, AlicePisano is proving to be a rising star in the contemporary pop scene.

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French House producer, Confluence drops ‘My Everything’

Rising Progressive House Producer

CONFLUENCE

SHARES

‘

My Everything’

single

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LABEL: CNFLNC

London-based progressive house producer CONFLUENCE has released his latest single,

‘My Everything’

on the 11th of July via CNFLNC. With a BA in music production and DJ skills from the Point Blank Music School in London, the producer has accumulated one hundred and twenty thousand streams across platforms and been featured on the noteworthy Youtube channels Wanderlust (350k subscribers – featuring artists such as Flume, The Chainsmokers, Two Feet, ODESZA and more) as well as LYCKA. Notably, CONFLUENCE performed alongside Alice et Moi at the launch of a collaboration between the french sports shoe brand Le Coq Sportif and the french fragrance house Guerlain. Growing comfortable in the fashion world, he performed a 3 hour set at the popular Cyberdog store in Camden Town, London.

A singular unforgettable moment sparked the French-born producer’s desire to pursue music: In 2012 he watched David Guetta and Nicky Romero perform what would become his all-time favourite song, ‘Metropolis’, live in Montpellier, France. He was certain he had glimpsed his future and, after receiving his first DJ controller for Christmas that same year, began exploring the realms of electronic music, where, ultimately, he found expression in House music. Expanding his abilities as an artist, he learned to produce the genre, taking inspiration from the likes of Jon Hopkins, WhoMadeWho, Moderat, M83, Adriatique, Max Cooper, and Lane 8. His own sound offers elements of Tinlicker, RÜFÜS DU SOL, CamelPhat, and Ben Böhmer.

Like a moth from a chrysalis,

‘My Everything’

is an ever-changing audio experience that twists and flutters, transforming effortlessly from one moment to the next. Distorted bass tones rise before settling into a soothing calm of emotively bowed strings. In perfect unison, each note plays its part, creating a symphony of synths, a clear exhibition of CONFLUENCE’s dynamic style.

CONFLUENCE tells us about the single:

“My Everything is a Progressive House and Melodic Techno track and a vibrant, positive and energetic track and I would describe it as my Summer Hit. I remember opening a random project that I started 2 years ago and decided to develop the idea and one week later, the track was completed. What inspired me when making My Everything is the vocal. At the beginning I wanted to use a vocal sample just to hear how it would sound if I was to work with a singer/songwriter and after finding the vocal line, I thought that this was actually perfect and from there I kept it and it became the official vocal of the track.”

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