Self-described “independent electro bedroom pop rapping rockstar” Blayne B. is making waves blending together pop and hip hop with a punk/emo sensibility. His new single “Carousel” is a quintessential young adult relationship song full of heartache and disappointment. Produced and co-written by Nashville producer Austin Bianco, this song cuts straight into the heart. Blayne B. makes music exploring his identity and intimacies with the world and the things inside of it. He makes songs for those who can’t express their feelings correctly. Growing up with anxiety he felt he could never express his emotions without being limited by his own brain, so making music allowed him to express his emotions and be vulnerable. His unique sound is inspired by influences like Daniel Johnston and Elton John as well as more contemporary artists like Post Malone and Tyler The Creator. Blayne’s music has been placed on ESPN and most recently the hit CW series “All American”, the first […]
What do you do when your world burns down, and you’re the reason? That’s the question posed in “The Reason” by singer-songwriter Norman Alexander. Inspired by his own battles with love, this record was written during a period of reflection following the end of a relationship. Dealing with themes of personal responsibility and accountability, he explores the difficulty of coping with his actions and the ability to move forward. Towards the end of the song, a gorgeous string arrangement lifts up Norman’s thunderous voice, building to heights of emotion we simply don’t hear enough in music these days. Raised in Queens, NY, the soulful singer-songwriter honed his craft over the years as a self-taught artist. His immaculate vocals are filled with devotion, passion and artistry that grabs your attention and pulls at your heart strings. Check out the music video for “The Reason”, which has received more than 1.3 million views to date:
Branching out from her recent electro-pop/dance releases, Keira Moran’s new single “Go For Gold” drives home the intensity of competition with its hooky guitar riffs and strong motivating vocals. This energy packed pop rock banger is the perfect “game day” song that rings of victory. It’s got female empowerment written all over it! You’re only winning if you bet on me When I taste my victory it’s sweet Yeah I’m going far while you’re at the startAnd that’s a guarantee Based in Los Angeles, Keira Moran has been honing her craft from a very young age. Currently she is writing with artists and producers around the world and this is her fourth independent single release of 2022. Keira recently landed sync placements in the new Amazon Prime series “The One that Got Away”, the independent feature ”Another Girl”, an upcoming film “Do Not Disturb”, and sings the theme song for the Netflix series “Action Pack”. This girl […]
Pool Kids have arrived, courtesy of our favorite Midwest indie rock label Skeletal Lightning! Their new self-titled album ‘Pool Kids’ is a powerful yet accessible fusion of emotional, technically-elevated math rock. The record spans from high energy and emotionally charged songs to softer mid-tempo moments. Blending layered synths and guitar riffs, producer Mike Vernon Davis brings out unique indie-pop textures that are a new frontier for the band. Lyrically, the album pulls from the universal notion of rebirth and rebuilding from past traumatic experiences. With the addition of two new writing members and everyone being spread out throughout the country, it grew increasingly difficult to complete this album. Aside from the distance the group experienced the ultimate nightmare when their studio flooded; ruining equipment, original music and most importantly their momentum. Despite the challenges they persevered, delivering nothing short of magic. Check out the video for their latest single off the album, “Arm’s Length”:
Israeli Alternative Rock superstar Ninet Tayeb turns up the emotion with her brilliant new single “Who Is Us”, the first release from her forthcoming album. Her first English language release since her 2020 single “Feel The Buzz”, the song showcases her soaring vocals and killer band featuring her husband Joseph E-Shine on guitar. The artistry of producer Mike Crossey (The 1975, Arctic Monkeys, Wolf Alice) captures Ninet’s untamed spirit as she belts out the moving chorus. The reflective lyrics paint a poetic image of the spiritual journey into life’s unknowns, questioning who we are now and will become in the future. “I want people to feel whatever they want to feel, I wanna be the channel to their deepest thoughts. I wanna make them feel alive.” – Ninet Tayeb Ninet Tayeb is more than a household name in her home country. Among the biggest entertainment figures in Israel, Ninet is an accomplished TV and film actress, award-winning bilingual recording artist, […]
DLG.’s new single “Crystallized” just dropped and we have it on permanent repeat! Blending his deadpan soulful vocals with production style a la Toro y Moi and KAYTRANADA, DLG. achieves an infectious groove that’s sure to get you boppin’ your head. Uncharacteristically upbeat and dancey, “Crystallized” is a bit of a departure from the laid back Alt R&B soundscapes that have defined his signature sound. Under the moniker DLG., David de la Garza is true one man operation as he writes, records and engineers his own music. A gifted designer, he also creates his own beautifully vivid cover art. His 2020 single “Inside of My Eyelids” has over 14 millions streams to date and his songs have been featured on various Spotify playlists: Chill Tracks, Alt R&B, Viral Hits Mexico, and Viral 50 playlists in 11 Latin American countries. He’s become a quick favorite with supervisors as well, with recent placements on the new reboots […]
Anna Yvette’s new instrumental “Crystal Call” takes you on a journey through her signature synthwave realm. The track’s etherial retro synths and ping-pong delayed drums will transport you right back to the 1980’s. Anna’s production chops on this track are stunning, giving listeners a sense of floating through a vapor cloud of lush synthesizers. The sidechained drums are drenched in delay and reverb, giving the track a pulsating rhythm that propels it upwards to dreamy heights. Hailing from Long Island, Anna Yvette is a successful artist, writer and producer, and one of the most sought after vocalists in EDM. With songs that have been featured in many popular video games like Rocket League, Forza Horizon 4 and Need For Speed, she’s enjoyed success as an independent artist and through prominent labels such as Big Beat, Atlantic Records, NCS, Monstercat, Armada, OWSLA, Revealed, Interscope and Universal. Anna maintains a steady 500k+ monthly listener audience on […]
The energy and rhythm driving “To Be Free”, the new single by Ontario’s very own The Indiana Drones, makes you feel like you’re in the middle of a high speed car chase scene. Inspired by the soundtrack to Tarrantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, songwriter Justin Zuccato wanted to create a song about about riding the line between having a good time and numbing yourself. He describes it as “1960s Batman TV show meets Quentin Tarantino meets Nirvana meets a computer.” We just think it’s rad. Justin Zuccato formed Indiana Drones as a solo project after having been a touring musician and producer for Canadian rocker Billy Raffoul for five years prior. Impeccably written and produced, this growing catalog of songs is sure to find it’s way onto the big screen. Or at the very least, a 50 inch one albums, West End Coast and AM Waves set the benchmark for 21st Century, 1970s-influenced rock music. Platts […]
“Exit Sign”, the brilliant new single from singer-songwriter Dan Berk is an emotive ballad about the frustration of being stuck in an empty, unfulfilling relationship. Featuring a stunning string arrangement, this emotional powerhouse has all the builds, peaks and payoffs one could ever want in a big montage song. It’ll give you all the feels. Dan Berk is a Pop Singer/Songwriter who has been fine-tuning his craft from a very young age. He first emerged as an acoustic cover artist with an extensive catalog that landed placements on a number of Spotify’s editorial playlists including Acoustic Covers and Acoustic Favorites. Having found his audience with over 600k monthly listeners on Spotify, Dan has taken what he’s learned from being a cover artist and grown into his own voice. “Exit Sign” is featured in Ep 9 of the new Amazon Prime dating series “The One That Got Away“, which is premiering today.
For those who geek out on the flawlessly executed smooth sounds of Steely Dan, Young Gun Silver Fox’s new single “West Side Jet” will not disappoint. The first single off their upcoming album “Ticket To Shangri La”, the song catches a vibe straight out of the mid 70’s and flexes the band’s razor sharp Yacht Rock chops. Complete with a whistling intro, punchy bassline, verbed up percussion, a slick acoustic guitar solo and literally all the major seven chords, the term nostalgia really doesn’t do this masterpiece justice. It totally takes you there. Young Gun Silver Fox is a duo comprised of Andy Platts and Shawn Lee. Their first two albums, West End Coast and AM Waves set the benchmark for 21st Century, 1970s-influenced rock music. Platts is the lead singer and lyricist/composer of Mamas Gun, the London-based five piece funk/soul collective whose four albums to date have received huge critical acclaim in the UK. Shawn Lee, best known for his […]