Jasmine Crowe – ‘Breaking Things’

Hawaiian singer songwriter Jasmine Crowe is far more than just a pretty face. The winner two years consecutively of the UK Songwriting Contest, as well as being a multi-instrumentalist equally skilled on piano, acoustic guitar, and violin, Crowe has a powerful, radio ready voice, and a knack for intellgent pop storytelling, as well as a gift for putting hooks to work in her independent releases. Her song, ‘Breaking Things’ is her latest track.

ZanMan Trippin – ‘Bitcoin’

Born in Long Island New York, Mike Francis, aka ZanMan Trippin, now represents “da Nawfside” of Atlanta, GA, in Gwinnett County. ZanMan Trippin cites his inflences as including Future, Max B, Wiz Khalifa, as well as lots of R&B music from the 60s through 80s. ZanMan has released his first single for the year, ‘Bitcoin’, an ode to crypto-currency.

Karen Atkins – ‘High On Love (Can’t Get Too)’

In the video for her latest song, ‘High On Love (Can’t Get Too)’, Californian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Karen Atkins escapes earth and coasts through the universe in her cherry-red Tesla Roadster. Created a full six months before the SpaceX Rocket launch both video and rocket were released at the same time. Talk about cosmic coincidences!

Beaux Cheveux – ‘Rio Grande’

‘Rio Grande’ is the latest track from Beaux Cheveux’s debut album, ‘RO SHAM BO’, the follow up to ‘Deeper Feeling’, and ‘Free Love’. The track is funk-fuelled and very eclectic, and comes with a freaky pyschedelic video.

Higher Education – ‘Gift Called Life’

Higher Education are a fun-loving trio comprising brothers Petey and Danny Devaney on guitars, bass, and vocals, with Bradley Wilson on drums. The three has independently released three studio albums since 2010 – ‘Chasing Highs’, ‘Would You Like Fries With That’, and ‘The Ballad Of Alexander Henry’. Their feel-good single, ‘Gift Called Life’, is from their forthcoming fourth album, and serves as the perfect introduction to Higher Education’s fusion of classic reggae and psych rock.

Dwight & Nicole – ‘Hi-Lo’

Roots artists Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson are now based in Burlington, Vermont, but they had a lifetime of music apart before finding each other a few years back. Originally from New Jersey, Dwight had played in a variety of bands throughout the past decade, and found himself in New York and Boston; Nicole was originally from Brooklyn, New York, writing and performing for many years, before also gravitating to Boston. The pair met and the rest, as they say, is history. Dwight & Nicole joined forces and with the help of crowdfunding released two albums, in a fresh mix of blues, garage rock, and American soul. They’ve recently brought in drummer Ezra Oklan, who brings with him a stabilising element, and allows the music to flow at a steady pace.

Deen Anthony ‘Over You’ ft. Dylan Russell

Deen Anthony’s latest single, ‘Over You’, features vocalist Dylan Russell, and tells the story of when he broke up with his now ex girlfriend, and she moved from his apartment in New Jersey back to New York City. Every time he looked at the city skyline he was reminded of her face, and the time they spent together.

MAROON 5 Releases Video For New Single ‘Wait’

Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning multi-platinum band Maroon 5 debut the official music video for their new single ‘Wait’ (222 Records/Interscope) TODAY. Directed by David Meyers (Kendrick Lamar, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake) and starring actress Alexandra Daddario (The Layover, Baywatch, American Horror Story), the track is the second single from Maroon 5’s new hit studio album, ‘Red Pill Blues’.

Ari B  Announces Release Of Brand New Single ‘Just Get Me’

Ari B released her highly anticipated new single, ‘Just Get Me’, on Friday February 9, which had previously been announced to her many fans via her social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

LGBTQ Pop King Reigen Releases Heartfelt Cover of The Cranberries Classic, ‘Dream’

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and producer Reigen recently released a cover of Irish band The Cranberries’ classic song, ‘Dreams’.

THE WILD BUNCH – New Book Tells The Story Of Massive Attack, Trip Hop And The Influential ‘Bristol Scene’

Emerging from the Bristol Party scene of the late 1980s, Massive Attack have been hailed as one of the most original and influential groups…

Video Premiere – ‘Paranoia’ By Sarah Ragsdale

Regular readers will know Sarah quite well. The singer songwriter and musician based in New Jersey has been absolutely on fire with her “Ragstime” style of music, with releases in the past year such as ‘This Kiss’, ‘Ferris Wheel’ and ‘Next Time’ bringing her attention and critical acclaim. So we’re super proud to be premiering the official music video for Sarah’s latest song, ‘Paranoia’.