Starley - "Love is Love"
Australian pop/dance artist, Starley, has released her new beautiful, and deeply personal single ‘Love is Love’.
After the international success of her debut single, ‘Call on Me’, Starley spent the last year in the studio working on her forthcoming untitled album slated for a summer 2018 release. ‘Love is Love’ is the follow up to her global smash hit ‘Call on Me’ which went 4 x Platinum in Australia, 1xPlatinum in the US (and so on) with more than 1 billion streams globally. There are few artists in the world who can claim to have accomplished as much, in such a short period of time, as Sydney phenomenon Starley.
Starley: “‘Love is Love’ is a very personal song for me. I had written a first draft for it that had a lot less detail. After sharing it with a few friends, it seemed it wasn’t hitting home all the way, and I realized it was because I was leaving out the parts of the story I felt uncomfortable sharing. I decided to re-write it and dig deeper. That felt scary and liberating at the same time. From that process ‘Love is Love’ was born. I’m nervous and excited to share it with the world!”
Starley’s captivating music is written with a combination of integrity and deeply personal lyrics that clearly resonates with her fans, adding to her chart success so far. “The cover for ‘Love is Love’ is not to be about me. Although, this song is my personal story, it’s a song for everyone, so I felt like a heart was the perfect way to go. The plot twist is that the colors I chose are the very colors of the bisexual flag. I feel like there should be a flag that represents love in all forms - interracial, interfaith, gay, straight, bisexual, trans, and so on. Until that exists, I’ve chosen to use the colors of the bisexual flag because they relate to my personal journey.” comments Starley on the inspiration behind her single artwork.
SHENZI - "Heavy"
An up-and-coming band from Miami, formed at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, where each of the members studied jazz and contemporary music.
EyeLoveBrandon - "These Quiet Nights" (feat. Sipprell)
3 months after departing Neo-Tokyo, brandon* journeys to the ruined kingdom of Laputa. With only a book given by his teacher to guide him across the once lush, utopian realm, brandon* meets a robot, a winged traveler and other fascinating creatures. Here begins his journey toward discovering the universe that lay inside of him.
Myke Bogan - "Pickathon" ft. Khary
Today Myke Bogan dropped "Pickathon," the second single from his upcoming album Joe Fontana. The track features Rhode Island native Khary and production by the team that produced the whole album, 2thirty5.
The track is named after the iconic Oregon music festival, Pickathon. Myke performed at the fest in the summer of 2016 and took shrooms with longtime friend and video director Timslew - their first time tripping together.
Joe Fontana is slated for a June drop with a tour announcement soon after, so prepare for a summer full of Myke Bogan.
Blix ft. REXEX - "Anyway"
When others try to keep you down, even those you thought you could trust the most, you prove them wrong. Featuring the hardcore rap of REXEX
It's all about the bag and for Traphouse Coach he's focused on nothing but the bag. His new single "Baag" is now out on all streaming platforms. The record is produced by InfoTheProducer. Make sure you catch this motivational trap anthem before you get your day started. Trap has a voice tone like no other and his delivery is like no other. Check out the record below.
Real Gangsta take care of they kids. Just not that protect them and provide for the family. T-Hood drops "Game From My Pops" on Fathers Day. Atlanta is getting more hipped to his Mafia movement with each release. Listen how T-Hood caught the game from his pops below.
Alabama is full of talent. PaperMann is making sure he is planning something major. It's only the start for his career. His style is southern. Gives you that 38 baby vibe. Kevin Gates type of personality. He only stands for the real. PaperMann is about his paper. He just beat a case and the sky is the limit for this guy. Check out his new record "For This" below
Desperado Orchestra Releases Groovy New Track “Outer Space”
Desperado Orchestra releases groovy funk-infused new track “Outer Space” and we can’t help but get hooked on its eclectically soulful sound. Mixing a myriad of genres, you hear everything from funk to electro to blues, allowing every listener to interpret and hear the track in their own individual way.
J Lawson, AKA Desperado Orchestra is a multi-instrumentalist whose life journey has consisted of (among other things) homelessness and a military term in Iraq, both of which pushed him even closer to his music since the more engulfed in his art he became, the more he was able to release and heal from the traumas of his past.
With “Outer Space” we are given a sound that celebrates J’s path through his struggles and his successes. This track is made to get the world grooving and with the impeccable mix of electronic string orchestrations , harmonic developments , and engaging melodies you cannot help but do just that. Have a listen below and stay tuned for the next pieces of Desperado Orchestra’s journey to be released.
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Plage 84 - "No Where" feat. Khadijah Lopez
Rising leftfield electronic producer Plage 84 (Beach 84) is pleased to announce details of a brand new EP 'Was It Real via cult French label Roche Musique this summer and will pre-empt it's release with a stunning new track 'Nowhere'.
In order to depict his musical and personal journey, Plage 84 collaborated with the African artist Dodji Efoui. A painter, musician and singer he met during his trip, who creates all his artwork with materials he finds in the streets.
He details the EP: "I see these 5 songs as short stories. The artists featured come from all over the world. It was important for me to work with different colors and sounds. It took some time to finish this project but thanks to my amazing collaboration with African artist, Dodji Efoui, it finally came to fruition."
Two years after his first EP 'Not Too Fast' released on Roche Musique, Plage 84 now returns with a second project. The young artist goes deeper into his influences, a 5 track EP with a jazz background, on top of which hip hop melts with soul and a tiny bit of rock. A very refreshing and different music inspired by his multiple journeys abroad. Two years in teh making, a period during which he discovered many new influences (African, Arabic, Asian). A transitional period where a lot of questions arose - 'Was It Real'?
The EP opens with 'Drowning Sand' a first invitation to the journey, a subtle sound taken from his trip in Africa, where the artist has produced most of his work, and we’re on for the ride. 'Nowhere' features Canadian artist Khadijah Lopez, who paints a perfect picture of his universe. A soulful presence on top of a very Jazzy tune. Plage 84 reinvents the codes of a timeless music, 'Nowhere' doesn’t belong anywhere in time, between past, present, future.
The third track 'Open the window' is a languid piece of work. A marked rhythm with a few voice cuts and the singer Tuzeint lay his soft voice on top with finesse. This third tracks opens a window on a morning sunshine, a beautifully dynamic soul. As a producer Plage 84 insists on his eclectic universe and 'Anyway I’m fine' is a testament to that ethos, a rush of post-rock electrifying the EP.
The final track 'Rainbow Hair' finishes the journey, featuring Bristish artist Femi Jaye, bringing a unique touch of hip hop on a futurist production.
'Was It Real' is released 15 June 2018 via Roche Musique
“Too Blessed” Artist Miranda Writes and the Truth Behind her Success
NYC born hip-hop artist Miranda Writes has released her compelling new single “Too Blessed”. The dangerously catchy beats will leave you addicted to this track because of her unforgiving attitude and the powerful strength she portrays in her voice and her lyrics. This song gives us the narrative of her growing journey as an artist. It explains the reality of social climbers in the music industry; the way they cling to her as she rises and moves forward, but then let go whenever she falls. Her positive, optimistic attitude and her undeniable talent enables her to push aside the negative elements, to successfully pursue and achieve her goals daily. Miranda Writes simply is “too blessed to be super stressed”.
Keep up with Miranda on Instagram.
Listen to this intoxicating track now:
#LAOnLockExclusive: TeeFLii & Jermaine Dupri - "Next Level" [Album]
TeeFLii returns with a brand new 20 track collaborative album with Jermaine Dupri entitled "Next Level". Along with features from Morgan Westbrook, Mozzy, Eric Bellinger, Jeremih, SBA1 & more!
Since the start of 2018 Flii has been teasing instagram with the artwork & no specific release date attached; But today we got the call to premiere it! Tune in below & comment what you think!
Luca Chesney steals the spotlight with new single
Creativity and originality are the two main components that make a musician’s career. Luca Chesney, a singer and songwriter based out of New York, completely dominates in both these things, everything Luca does carries with it an original artistic flare. Her new single “Revolver” is a perfect blend of electro-pop and RnB with soulful lyrics which talk about the death re-birth cycle, leaving you lost for words and wanting to hear more.
Her new EP “Mother Electric” is going to make huge waves within the industry, you do not want to miss her journey because she is rising to the top with her diversity in sound and in style. The album is a masterpiece, full of honest accounts of love and truths that is a welcomed addition to the pop scene.
Keep up with Luca’s story on Instagram.
Featured Video: CMG Bosses - Blessed (Official Music Video)
CMG Bosses and CMG; acronym Catch My Game. The rap/label duo of AW (song Producer/Artist) and Sleep (Artist) release their new music video for their hard hitting unapologetic self-empowering single "Blessed".
With both group members having history working within production for various music industry professionals and performing while releasing their own label projects as well the team now based in Maryland (DMV), and hailing from the dirty south and east coast respectively, bring forth a unique sound by channeling the great 90’s of hip-hop while blending with trap sounds of today and bold lyrics to introduce their perspective to the market. Add 'Blessed' to your Spotify playlist!
Stream The Official Music Video Below!
Motaki - "See Through" (ft. Melissa Ramsay)
Melbourne Based Electronic Producer who just released his first Album!! The Album consists of many different styles of songs. Check it out below!
Sangarang - Next To You (feat. K&J)
As a 24 year old producer from Dallas, TX, Sangarang begins by entering remix competitions hosted by Wavo.
In July 2017, Sangarang releases his first single, "Young Enough" featuring a former colleague Benjamin Picache.
Following up with a few more releases under his belt, Sangarang relocates to Los Angeles to dive deeper into the music industry in February 2018. Enrolled in Icon Collective, he plans on releasing his four track EP in the summer of 2018.
