Ruler - "Complicated Mind"

When we spoke to Ruler ‘s Matt Batey earlier this year , he detailed how he approaches music “looking for a feeling of being lifted up by the experience.” With his soaring hooks and insanely catchy riffs, he has a remarkable track record for hitting that mark. It’s no wonder that he’s become such a sought-after musician in the Seattle scene, using his instrumental wizardry and dynamic vocals to support acts like Cataldo and Rocky Votolato. Ruler has existed all along while he’s supported these artists, but for the most part, you’ve needed to attend one of his totally life-affirming live shows to hear Batey’s hooks in action. With Ruler’s latest single, “Complicated Mind,” we can now pour over just how expertly crafted Batey’s songwriting really is.

Over a chugging, muted riff, Batey opens the song with a litany of questions, “What are you running from? Is it real or is it dumb?” The push and pull between the pounding drums and the steady bass line heighten the tension, putting the pressure on like an indie rock interrogation. Suddenly there’s a brief pause, then we’re flying again as Batey wails a chorus condemning “you and your complicated mind.” Musically, it fits Batey’s mission of trying to feel lifted, even when the lyrics feel damning. They aren’t mutually exclusive ideas. The feverous pressure he’s exuding throughout the song feels like motivation – a coach grabbing you by the shoulders telling you to get back out there and to prove yourself wrong. It’s two-and-a-half minutes of guitar rock perfection, repeatedly bottling up and exploding.

Ruler currently does not have any upcoming dates, but you can follow the band on Facebook and Twitter to stay in the loop on future happenings. In the meantime, bliss out to “Complicated Mind” below.

Philip James - "Learn to Love"

Demi Grace - "The Dream"

The Dream is the first single from Demi Grace's upcoming project set to release in 2018.

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Tota - "Idiocy"

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HotBoy Slick - "Drug Musik" (feat. Shy Glizzy)

Baltimore's own HotBoy Slick and Shy Glizzy connect for the dope new single "Drug Musik". Currently riding the success of the platinum hit "Crew" with GoldLink, Shy Glizzy goes up I-95 to link with one of the hottest young rappers in the DMV, Hotboy Slick. With a warm texture, dark pads, and filled with 80's-type synths, "Drug Musik" bears the slick wordplay of two of the area's hottest talents.

Isabelle Brown - "Pot of Gold" (ft. Injury Reserve)

Isabelle Brown premieres 'Pot Of Gold' (ft. Injury Reserve)
Debut track available now

"Channelling Winehouse, nostalgic and fresh at the same time...this British teenager's soulful voice will blow you away" The Fader

'Pot of Gold' is the stunningly assured debut track from Isabelle Brown, which features Injury Reserve and is available today.

Isabelle Brown is an old soul trapped in the body of a fearless fourteen year-old; as inspired by the rich emotions of Nina Simone or the force-of-nature energy of Tina Turner as that blend of old-school R&B, jazz and hip-hop influences found in A Tribe Called Quest. Isabelle's curious, contemporary twist on these classic sounds gets its first glimpse today on 'Pot Of Gold', a track effectively about fulfilling your potential and doing everything you can to the best of your ability. Premiering on The Fader, the refreshing, immediately-infectious results suggest a songwriter and vocalist of incredible promise, so much so that an ambitious email intro via a friend to Injury Reserve led to the quickly-rising Arizona rap trio jumping on the track too.

Isabelle Brown's story thus far is not that of your typical, potentially-precocious teen star-in-waiting: hard graft, grit and vulnerability, those core values of true Soul music, underpin even her most powerhouse vocals. Born and raised in Brighton, she wrote her first love song at the age of seven ("which when you think back," she says now, "is an absolute laugh, as I'd never even kissed a boy but thought I was the number one romance guru"). Brought up between two creative, unconventional households - her parents separated around the same time - Brown's irrepressible voice slowly began to draw on experiences of her own. She has spent the last couple of years singing, writing, performing or recording every weekend or school-holiday, with a close-knit circle of friends, collaborators and family protecting her (largely from her own furious ambition to "get on with it") every step of the way. A debut project, assimilating these early recordings, is expected early next year.

Balancing youthful, restless innocence with innate musical maturity, 'Pot Of Gold' suggests Isabelle Brown is quite simply born to do it.

Why These Coyotes - "Dance Around the Fire"

SMLES - "Nervous"

SMLES is an Indie Pop / Alternative artist based in Nashville, Tennessee. Blending hard-hitting grooves and an eccentric sound, SMLES' music bursts with personality and vibrance.

'Nervous' is the second single off of EP 'VISIONS VOLUME I" that will be released October 27th to all available music outlets and digital distributors. With undeniable hooks and a sense of reckless abandonment, this song will make you transport you to a late night party at the touch of your screen or click of your mouse. This single is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal now!

MOONZz - "Howlin'"

MOONZz, née Molly Williams is an American artist, singer, songwriter, pianist and producer. Since releasing her much acclaimed debut EP, Trust Cycles in Fall 2016, MOONZz has garnered well over 20 million spotify streams. Her first single, "Satisfy" has been featured on multiple Victoria's Secret ad campaigns since its release. 2017’s hit "Navigator", has over 5 million online streams and continues to keep soaring!. Currently pushing the October release of her latest single “Howlin'”, keep all eyes and ears on her - 2018 is the year of MOONZz.

Geneva White - "Not The Same" (Feat. Reggie Coby)

Debut EP Surface Out October 13

Surface EP Art

“Soulful songbirds, LA-based Geneva White is generating huge buzz with her dreamy, retro-R&B anthems” – Idolator

“’So Good To You,’ is a beautifully dreamy track that has me convinced this is what a Joss Stone and Lorde crossover would sound like” – The Huffington Post

“Geneva White explores that less-than-glamorous facet of romance in a lyrically raw and sonically dazzling manner in her latest single, ‘Surface.’” – Ones To Watch

“The lyrics [on ‘Dreamcatcher’] are dreamy and smooth, and the beat serves up a perfect contrast: it’s snappy, speedy, and vibey by comparison” - MiLK

"Dreamcatcher” & “So Good To You” featured on Spotify's Fresh Finds: Hiptronix & Six Strings Playlist. Playlists dedicated to "surfacing the latest songs from undiscovered artists that are capturing the world’s interest before the music becomes popular.”

"So Good To You" and "Dreamcatcher" featured on Apple Music’s Breaking Pop Playlist in 21 countries centered around “songs that are about to make a huge impact.”

Singer/songwriter Geneva White unveils her soulful debut EP Surface tomorrow, Friday, October 13th. Geneva’s expressive, bold vocals and sultry musical style already has many hooked. Not only has she garnered early praise from tastemakers such as V Mag, Buzzbands LA, and Live Nation’s own Ones To Watch, but she’s also been gaining momentum with the support from the editorial playlist curators at Spotify + Apple Music.

To celebrate the release of her EP, Geneva performed her first headline show at the Moroccan in Los Angeles on Sunday, October 22.

Geneva White is no stranger to the music industry. A native of Key Largo, FL, she attended the University of Miami Frost School of Music and quickly developed her career upon graduation as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. She leant her vocals to Kan Wakan (Verve Records) for some time, opening for Royal Blood and Arctic Monkeys. Upon leaving the band, she fell into the songwriting scene, finding herself in sessions with the likes of Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman (Chance The Rapper, J. Cole), Chris Hartz(Childish Gambino, Passion Pit), and the UK’s legendary drum and bass artist Shy Fx to name a few. While perfecting her writing chops, many in the industry told her that she should accept her career as a songwriter, but she refused to settle. She left LA for London and immersed herself in the jazz scene, ultimately rediscovering her love of creating music.

Within a week of returning to LA to focus on her own original music, Geneva’s artist vision started to come to fruition. She was selected to perform back up for Lorde at this year’s Coachella, forcing her to double down on her efforts; diving head first into rehearsals and spending every other wakeful moment in the studio crafting her debut release. Simultaneously across the pond, Armada’s Low Steppa chose his next single to be their co-written house anthem “ Can’t Lie ;” featuring the compelling vocals of Geneva White. With over 4.5 million streams on Spotify alone, features in numerous Apple Music curated playlists, and the ongoing support from BBC Radio 1, the single “Can’t Lie” is set to see continued success.

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Olivia Noelle - "Made of Gold"

“Made of Gold,” produced by Lauv (Demi Lavato, Charli XCX, DJ Snake), is about recognizing your self-worth in a relationship with unapologetic lyrics “If I ain’t part of your plan, tonight it’s you and your hand.”

“I wrote ‘Made of Gold’ as a reminder to myself of my value and worth,” says Olivia. “It’s so interesting to me the lengths we go as human beings to be validated by others when the realty is it all stems from the inside out... I hope this song can help us all remember what we’re made of, whether it be gold, power, strength, confidence, beauty or whatever is true for you.”

“I wrote ‘Made of Gold’ as a reminder to myself of my value and worth,” says Olivia. “It’s so interesting to me the lengths we go as human beings to be validated by others when the realty is it all stems from the inside out... I hope this song can help us all remember what we’re made of, whether it be gold, power, strength, confidence, beauty or whatever is true for you.”

NGHTMRE - "The Killer" feat. Bret James & RNSOM

Artists: NGHTMRE
Title: The Killer feat. Bret James & RNSOM
Label: Mad Decent
Release date: 20 October 2017

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With Halloween quickly approaching, it is certainly the season for all things spooky in the music world and beyond. While NGHTMRE generally holds down an ominous aesthetic with his melodic-driven bass music, his newest release "The Killer" features his longtime friends and past roommates, Bret James & RNSOM, who take this track to the next level. The 3 artists co-produced the track together before Bret James blessed the instrumental with his menacing lyrics and haunting vocals, pleading "I’m not the killer," in such an anguished fashion that we’re almost convinced. "The Killer" quickly gears up with sinister basslines and goosebump-inducing, mechanical synths reminiscent of chainsaws. Like its namesake, this is one track that simply seems made for the apex of a horror movie. Given that NGHTMRE is in the midst of his "NGHTMRE Before Xmas" tour and will be making appearances at spooky fests this month - Voodoo, Escape, and Something Wicked, "The Killer" is bound to be in frequent circulation. 

The Los Angeles based producer has had a busy 2017 thus far, complementing several successful track releases with outstanding live performances. He recently released "On the Run" featuring PASSEPORT, teamed up with Ghastly for "End of the Night," put his own spin on Fat Joe's classic hit "Lean Back" as well remixed DJ Snake's recent "Here Comes the Night." NGHTMRE's packed tour schedule included Lollapalooza, Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, and his own Gud Vibrations Festival in SoCalwith SLANDER. In addition to dozens of US dates the "NGHTMRE Before Xmas" tour takes him to Bangkok, Tokyo, Las Vegas, Amsterdam and more this fall and winter, so check out the closest city to you and snag tickets while you can here . 

NGHTMRE Before Xmas Tour Upcoming Dates :

10/21 - Trap Nation x ADE - Amsterdam, Netherlands
10/27 - Voodoo Music + Arts Experience - New Orleans, LA
10/28 - Escape - San Bernardino, CA
10/29 - Something Wicked - Houston, TX
11/07 - Omnia - Las Vegas, NV
11/10 - Hakkasan - Las Vegas, NV
11/11 - EDC Orlando - Orlando, FL
11/17 - Hakkasan - Las Vegas, NV
11/18 - Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL
11/22 - Royal Oak Music Theatre - Detroit, MI
11/24 - Skyway Theatre - Minneapolis, MN
11/25 - Hakkasan - Las Vegas, NV
12/01 - The Wilma - Missoula, MT
12/02 - Hakkasan - Las Vegas, NV
12/16 - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - San Francisco, CA
12/21 - Rams Head Live - Baltimore, MD
12/22 - House Of Blues - Boston, MA
12/23 - Terminal 5 - New York City, NY
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TyC Feat. Joselyn Rivera - "Look What You Made Me Do"

For this new release, an R&B rendition to Taylor Swift's “Look What You Made Me Do,” is the culmination of TyC’s diverse experience in the music industry. A multi-instrumentalist at heart, he combines his unique pop sensibilities with a fresh electro-soul aesthetic. Ty recorded the track in LA, after moving from NYC, and features soulful expressive vocals from“The Voice’s,” Joselyn Rivera. The duo had a blast covering the top-40 pop-hit and is thrilled to release the single today!

Young X - "Jersey Chasers" (feat. Rockie Fresh & Bill Spliff)

Young X collaborates with Rick Ross protege and Maybach Music artist Rockie fresh, along with Bill Spliff on his new single "Jersey Chasers". The single is in-house produced by Lskii & Young X, who along with Bill Spliff are apart of the MidSouth Muzik umbrella

Rugby Wild - "Chickenshack"

Rising fast on the West Coast hip-hop scene, 24-year-old Rugby Wild is the kind of artist who was born into his chosen profession: focused, innovative, and driven, he’s launched himself into the national spotlight with infectious tracks that mix fast-moving wordplay with world-class audio and video production. A young rapper who came of age on the avenues of Newark and New York City, Rugby pulls from his own streetwise stories to create high-energy songs with powerful rhymes.

It’s always come naturally to Rugby, and his newest track, “Chickenshack,” off of his forthcoming LP, Millennials, is a perfect example of how everything musical falls into place for the young artist. “Chickenshack” melds the smooth, sophisticated stylings of New York City living with the irreverent swagger of confident youth. The song tracks Rugby’s visits to the City, where culture, art, and an atmosphere of inclusion reign, back home to his neighborhood in New Jersey, where hustle and grit define a different side of life. The finished track, completed after Rugby’s move to Los Angeles, became even more impactful in post-production, when a cross-country move and a plunge into the city’s music scene fostered introspection and continued to develop the song’s unique energy, which unfolds over lilting, soulful production. “Chickenshack” projects the voices of Rugby’s East Coast friends out into the world, providing a space for their narrative to unfold.

“I bring originality,” says Rugby about the track and his new album. “So many artists are trying to make money off of what’s already proven to sell, but you can be original and still get noticed. In this day and age it’s ridiculous to think you have to do what everybody else does. I think my job right now is to be a collage, to show the industry that we don’t all have to do the same thing.”

RSXGLD (Ro Spit & 14KT) - "True" (feat. Royce Da 5'9", JMSN & DJ Assault)

Ro Spit & 14KT - "True (feat. Royce Da 5'9", JMSN & DJ Assault)"

Before their much anticipated debut album arrives this Friday, RSXGLD (Ro Spit & 14KT) connect with fellow acclaimed Michigan natives Royce Da 5’9” and JMSN for a soulful new single, “True.”

There’s a deep and potent weight to the track, which stems from RSXGLD’s self-titled album, and it permeates through each element. JMSN, who appeared on lead single “I Believe,” sings his heart out on the chorus that pushes us all to leave the past behind us. And on their verses, Ro and Royce detail their respective come-ups and all they’ve been through to get to where they are today. As Nickel-Nine raps at the end of his bars, “A n***a had negatives but my positive just gon’ have to outweigh it/ N***a, I’m just happy I made it.”

“True” hits especially hard because of its musical elements, too, which are brought through the immaculate work of 14KT and guest DJ Assault. You may know Assault for being one of the forebearers of the electro-dance sub-genre of Ghettotech, and he brings that sound straight to the beat on here for track’s second half.

“True” represents a musical journey of so much that Michigan has to offer the world, and it’s one hell of a way to get ready for RSXGLD’s impending release.

Check out the track, and head over to the retailer of your choice to pre-order RSXGLD, which drops this Friday, Nov 03. In addition to Royce, JMSN and DJ Assault, the 12 track LP also boasts features from Denaun Porter, Elzhi, Ronnie McNeir and more, and will be available in all formats (CD, vinyl, and stream/download), via Fat Beats Records.

Useful Links:

• Album Pre-Order (Smart URL): http://smarturl.it/RSXGLD

• Album Press Release: http://bit.ly/RSXGLDPressRelease

• Video “I Believe”: https://youtu.be/QEsD4LGK9Mg

Tracklist: 
01. 42175
02. Err’body Know That
03. ICU
04. Chainsaw
05. I Believe (feat. JMSN)
06. Converse (feat. Jerreau)
07. Over Your Shoulder [Angel & Devil] (feat. Elzhi)
08. Brilliant Cut
09. What’s Happenin’ Brutha (feat. Ronnie McNeir)
10. Give It All (feat. Denaun Porter)
11. True (feat. Royce da 5’9”, JMSN & DJ Assault)
12. Thought Bubble

Twitter: 
• RSXGLD: http://twitter.com/rsxgld
• Ro Spit: http://twitter.com/Ro_Spit
• 14KT: http://twitter.com/14KT

• Royce da 5’9”: https://twitter.com/Royceda59

• JMSN: https://twitter.com/iamjmsn

• DJ Assault: https://twitter.com/DJAssault

Instagram: 
• RSXGLD: http://www.instagram.com/rsxgld
• Ro Spit: http://www.instagram.com/ro_spit
• 14KT: http://www.instagram.com/14kt

Che Ecru - "Good"

Latest single by up-and-coming R&B artist Che Ecru, “Good” is self-produced and samples Brooklyn-based cellist Gabriel Royals.

Splash Gordan - "No Way"

Brooklyn rapper and entrepreneur Splash Gordan dives into the deep end on “No Way”

And there’s no way you’ll be sleeping on him much longer

Meet Splash Gordan, the 26 year old MC and owner of Think Mink Beauty Bar in Brooklyn. Though he may not have much music out at the moment, the two songs he’s released say more than enough about his talent, uniqueness and diversity than most rappers in the game right now. This single, “No Way” acts as a follow up to “ P.A.F ” which featured fellow Brooklyn artists Zeus Blanco and Jay Critch. While both tracks are insanely catchy, “No Way” gets much more personal and in depth, with lines like “when I see a nigga’s mama cry/cause his loved one’s traumatized/and he caught up in a homicide”.

Splash’s debut project, Destined 4 Darkness is set to drop within the next few months, but until then you can enjoy “No Way” and P.A.F”.

Ruwanga & Vendela - "Right There"

Right There is an island inspired, sexy duet that will surely make you feel some type of way.

Right There is perfect for anyone who would like to feel the cupid-butterflies in their stomach, whether your a newbie to love or a longtime lover.

Ruwanga & Vendela's new single, Right There, is the end-title song for the Netflix Original Movie "#RealityHigh", which was released on September 8th, 2017 and the movie was trending on Netflix for the first two weeks of it's release. This song has already been Shazamed over 10,000 times.

Right There was written and performed by Ruwanga & Vendela. The chemistry that these two have are influenced by Ruwanga's Sri Lankan island rhythms with Swedish-born Vendela's sweet melodies.

This track is produced by Ruwanga. Ruwanga Samath is an established composer, songwriter and a producer, who has done music for over 30 movies, which includes Fast Five and Ted.