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Maneka – “Dark Matters”

At the intersection of music and history, Devin Knight uses his current project Maneka to address questions about racism in America. His new LP ”Dark Matters”, out this week on Skeletal Lightning, was inspired by binge watching documentaries on dark matter in space. Knight draws a correlation between the history of race issues in America and the scientific concept. In his own words: With dark matter, it’s there but it’s not. Just like our history with race; a lot of people are aware of its existence, but you can’t touch it. You can’t smell it. But it’s among us. America has this really dark energy. How has it been this fucked up for this long and no one’s done anything about it? As a black man creating music in a genre where he isn’t widely represented, Knight continues to establish his brand and unique sound within the space. He continues: I wanted to introduce […]

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Featured Placement: “Astronaut” by Katie Toupin

We’re very happy to announce that “Astronaut” by Katie Toupin is being featured in a regional ad for Space Center Houston. Katie appears in the spot, which focuses on support for young women in STEM fields like science and technology. It’s a perfect fit for “Astronaut”, which is all about wanting to be an astronaut when you grow up. About Katie Toupin Katie Toupin’s solo career is on the rise after the massive success of her former band Houndmouth and has since released a live EP, a self-produced album, and multiple EP’s and singles, and her solo live shows do not disappoint, blending her entire discography into an energetic, full band experience. About the Space Center Houston The Space Center Houston is a science museum that serves as the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and is the home of Mission Control and astronaut training. The center […]

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Featured Placement: “Joyride” by Winona Forever

“Joyride” by the Montreal-based band Winona Forever will be featured in Ep 7 of the CBC series Run The Burbs, airing Wednesday, March 9th at 8:30 pm ET. Don’t miss it, ey? About Winona Forever This self-described Indie Jazz Yacht Rock quartet is as wonderfully quirky as their namesake- paying ironic tribute to Johnny Depp’s infamous tattoo, and their distinctive sound is extremely technical yet very smooth playing a bit ironic or comedic. About “Run The Burbs” on CBC The story follows the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian-Canadian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the suburbs. Created by comedian, writer and actor Andrew Phung, who also executive produces, writes, and stars in the series as stay-at-home dad, the Pham fam are joined in the burbs by a cast of friends, family, and neighbors played by an illustrious […]

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K. Sparks – “Live Ya Life”

Meet K. Sparks, a hidden gem from South Jamaica, Queens known for his authentic lyrical flow and dope beats. His new single “Live Ya Life” is aptly titled, hitting on a positive note about keeping on the right path despite life’s daily struggles. Producers Phlocalyst & Mr. Käfer give the track a dusty vintage soul vibe, with laid-back beats and jazz-infused electric piano. The slow sensual horns paired with Spark’s smooth cadence come together with the production to create a chill hop masterpiece. With more than 20 full-length studio album releases to his name and radio play on the legendary hip hop station Hot 97, K. Sparks has been a fixture of the NYC hip hop scene since he started putting out mixtapes back in 2005. He’s no stranger to the sync world either, landing placements on the hit Starz series Power and with brands like Monster Energy, Powerade, Calvin Klein, Marie Claire, Vans and Forever 21.

Featured Placement: “Crash and Learn” by Lucy Cloud

“Crash and Learn” by Lucy Cloud will be featured in episode 7 of the CBS series Good Sam, airing Wednesday, March 2nd at 10 pm ET. About Lucy Cloud With over a million streams on Spotify, this young singer-songwriter possesses a voice that’s mature beyond her years. The 19-year-old Nashville artist penned her first song at just 11, with her childhood soundtrack booming genre-crossing artists such as Corinne Bailey Rae, Adele, John Mayer, Amy Winehouse, and Whitney Houston. Nowadays, she’s “curious, healing, and growing”, boldly drawing musical inspiration from artists like Noah Cyrus, H.E.R., Ariana Grande, and Lauryn Hill, to create her own vibey indie-pop sound. About “Good Sam” on CBS Dr. Samantha Griffith (Sophia Bush) becomes the top heart surgeon at Lakeshore Sentinel Hospital after her boss and father, Dr. Rob Griffith (Jason Isaacs), falls into a coma. Her life becomes complicated when he awakens and wants to resume surgery, which means […]

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Beth Crowley – “I Didn’t Ask For This”

Based on the fantasy novel A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Mass, which follows two characters and their complicated relationship as they battle monsters and find love amongst deception, singer-songwriter Beth Crowley’s new single “I Didn’t Ask For This” is absolutely enchanting. The dark and melancholy tone of the track is simultaneously heartbreaking and triumphant, a signature style for Crowley: I’m sinking downIf you only knew how hard it isFor me to climb outI’m kicking and screamingBut no one can hear meSo what happens nowThe shadows are creeping inI didn’t ask forI didn’t ask for this The prodigious Nashville-based artist is known for her eclectic indie-pop songwriting, most of which is dark, ethereal and cinematic. With over 159k followers and 30 million views on her YouTube channel and 378k monthly listeners on Spotify, she’s solidified a loyal fanbase through her unique songwriting approach. Crowley’s music is primarily inspired by young adult serial fantasy novels like Dark Artifices, Divergent, The Lunar […]

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Featured Placement: “CEO” by Claire Guerreso

Claire Guerreso‘s brand new single “CEO” is featured in episode 10 of the CBS series The Equalizer, airing Sunday, February 27th at 8:30 pm ET. The song officially drops the same day on all DSP’s, so be sure to check it out! About Claire Guerreso This multitalented singer and songwriter has developed a steady fanbase driven by her impressive track record in sync and has built her successful career co-writing with the world’s best writers and producers, delivering dozens of placements across all forms of media. About “The Equalizer” on CBS Queen Latifah stars in the reboot of the 80’s series as Robyn McCall, an enigmatic former CIA operative woman with a mysterious background who uses her extensive skills to help those with nowhere else to turn, wealth and legacy. While coming across to most like an average single mom, to a trusted few she is “The Equalizer”- an anonymous guardian angel and defender of the […]

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TruRebel Migs – “Part 2”

The sequel to his debut EP Lust, Love and War – Detox & Quarantine | Part 1, bicoastal rapper TruRebel Migs returns with a the more laid back and melodic record Part 2. In contrast to Part 1 which dealt with the realities and struggles of living through the pandemic, Part 2 is more lyrically positive with a thematic focus on love. So it’s no coincidence that he’s dropping the record on Valentine’s Day. Mostly composed via stream of consciousness and freestyle, the songs “Fish In Agua,” “Surf & Turf” & “Wet Wet,” incorporate aquatic metaphors as a motif throughout the record. The production also incorporates the concept of binaural beats, using various frequencies to produce an effect on the brain. TruRebel Migs grew up in the Bronx raised by a single mom in the projects, but his love for music and relentless hustle helped guide him to a better life. Since the release of his debut single “Same” in 2017, he […]

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Orrin – “Project X”

Orrin, the collective conscious cyborg, presents “Project X”. The new track is the first installment in his four part cyborg hero tale. Orrin plays a rogue cyborg who has escaped the lab in hopes of saving the world as he constantly avoids capture by the people who created him. On the track “Project X,” the tech savvy rapper showcases his intense and clever lyrical skills combined with a bass-bumping alternative hip hop beat produced by SREDNA. In 2021, the NYU graduate took a year-long hiatus from music to reflect, travel, and develop new ideas. During his travels he spent several months in Berlin, where the city’s dynamic nightlife scene inspired “Project X.” Although the cyborg started out as a fictional character on social media and television, Orrin realized he wanted to enact real change through this persona. After acquiring several grants and building a blockchain platform, he’s now able to act on that […]

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Rochelle Bloom – “Game Time”

The first in a series of upcoming singles following the release of her 2021 debut album “Partly Cloudy”, Atlanta rapper Rochelle Bloom is back with a new hip hop anthem, “Game Time.” Written with a clear thematic focus on sports, the track is all about giving it your all and working together as a team to achieve that win. Featured artist Mug$ Amillion opens the song with the hook drenched in Southern swagger, backed by a hard-hitting beat and triumphant horns. Rochelle follows with the opening verse in her signature intense, yet subdued syncopated rap style. The Atlanta-based rapper’s unique story-telling lyricism paired with a dark, cinematic production style has established a booming sound that is uniquely her own. In 2021 her song “Dandylion” was featured on the hit series reboot of Charmed, which was her first introduction into the world of sync. There’s no doubt that Rochelle is lyrically gifted, highly motivated and hard-working. Never shy […]

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