Germany-based artist Jan Metternich has shared a new single called “Nobody Else”, featuring Killval. Following up a series of engaging, well-received singles such as “gone”, and “buried alive”, which received over 1.5 million streams on Spotify, “Nobody Else” finds Metternich delivering another infectious, catchy offering that displays his focus and penchant for memorable melodies.
“Nobody Else” contains powerful, swelling guitars drifting in a dream-like fashion atop energizing, clean percussion. Beneath, rich, driving 808s create an exhilarating rhythm and set a strong foundation for Metternich and Killval’s addictive melodies and gleaming melodies. Culminating in a cathartic, sleek hook, “Nobody Else” is a track that provides ear-worm sonics, and heavy replay value.
The latest from Germany’s Jan Metternich, “Nobody Else” finds him connecting with Killval for a colorful, catchy new banger.
Leonardo Prakash’s debut single as a singer-songwriter, “Keep the Faith”, draws from his influences in West African, Turkish, and Latin folk music as well as roots in American rock to create an earthy and captivating sound. Known internationally for his unique skills on the sitar and guitar, Leonardo Prakash emerges as a singer and songwriter who has built an eclectic musical home for his first song project. You will find yourself pulled into the mysterious pathways of this song, exploring worlds of music that are familiar and yet enticingly otherworldly.
“This song talks about feeling, hearing, coming back to this world of sensation, and for me this happens when looking at nature, at the stars, when I look at this greatness I know the Cosmos is inside us.” says Prakash.
An eclectic, sharply-crafted offering from Prakash that showcases his versatility as an artist, “Keep the Faith” is an evocative and expansive release that has us excited for what may be coming next from him.
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Louisiana artist TCM Pain has shared new release called “Don’t Know Her.” Containing driving, powerful synths and crisp, head-banging percussion, the beat is full of liveliness and makes for an infectious listen. Furthermore, Pain delivers memorable, catchy vocals that suit the stylish production.
This energized record sees him enjoying the freeing city-life. Containing a refreshing vibe, TCM Pain gives bars with a calm demeanor in this video that says one simple message: don’t settle. He displays his current inner peace as he is now living for himself and not solely for the validation of others.
TCM Pain was born and raised in the New Orleans, Louisiana area and found a love for music as early as 8 years old. While in college, he began taking music seriously and recording frequently. His break-out single, “Switch Sides” (ft. KillBunk) was released in 2021 and he went on to gain notoriety. Be sure to keep a lookout on TCM Pain as he will be rolling out more projects before the year is out!
North Florida alternative hip-hop act JASMINEGOLD have returned with their new debut album, titled Serpent. Showcasing their eclectic sound that engagingly blends old-school influences with refreshing, progressive stylings, Serpent finds the group reaching new heights creatively. At only 19 years of age, David Nights and KJ deliver a poignant 13-track offering that showcases versatile songwriting that dabbles in a variety of lush, evocative soundscapes.
Opener “Modern Love Story” sets the tone and introduces their sound- smooth, layered production and flexible, dynamic rhymes that are difficult to pin down or place in a box. Album single “Broadcast” makes for an infectious and refreshing cut, with glitchy, colorful production that immediately draws the listener into the song’s stylish, immersive soundscape. Moreover, the song contains deft flows that tantalize the listener with their unpredictable, exciting rhyme patterns.
Tracks like “Contraband” and “Escapism” find the duo delivering boundary-pushing offerings that sound like little else out right now. Kaleidoscopic, psychedelic tracks that feel intriguingly surreal throughout, these songs further showcase JASMINEGOLD’s versatility. “Joyride” slows down the pace with a smoky, laid-back instrumental and relaxed verses that make it a perfect anthem for cruising in the summer. Title track “Serpent” is catchy and vital, with addictive vocals that engagingly add a melodic touch to the group’s focused flows. The album closes out strongly with “A Happy Endin”, which brings in glowing keys and grand guitars, tying them together with rich bass and bouncy, crunchy percussion to make for a nostalgic and vivid soundscape.
Speaking on Serpent, JASMINEGOLD say, “This album sounds like JASMINEGOLD. We don’t like being complacent, and this is the groundwork for that. We want to sound like nothing you’ve heard before and innovate.”
It appears they have succeeded in this with Serpent, an album that is both expansive and catchy, finding the group on a creative high as they weave together vivid, engaging tracks.
Throughout the last few years, New York City has started to take the reins when it comes to being at the forefront of drill. Splashing onto the scene nationally through the sheer will of Pop Smoke, the city started to produce more potential hitmakers, leading to a national interest in the sub-genre. Hailing from the Bronx, rising indie rapper Word Life is one of those rappers, and he looks to prove it with his lavish new video for, “Smoke.”
Set to the tone of towering drum kicks, infectious synths and a steady rhythm, “Smoke,” finds Word Life showcasing some of the qualities that have made him one to watch. Effortlessly gliding over the up-tempo production, he highlights his knack for melodic progression, as well as an ability to produce engaging one-liners. Combined with the video, the Gambino-shot visual also does a brilliant job of highlighting the charisma of Word Life, as we follow him through a shopping spree in the Bronx. Meshing together his abilities as a rapper with his potential for on-screen opportunities, it’s no wonder that he’s started to become one of the more interesting independent rappers to keep up with.
Brooklyn artist FlyBoi Rell has teamed up with Woodah Three Times for a fresh new release, titled “Luck”, produced by NtheLab Productions. Following up previous releases like “No Safety” and “Word of Mouth”, “Luck” continues his streak of lyrically-focused, engaging singles. Containing a raw, triumphant sound that motivates and inspires, “Luck”‘s powerful horns and booming rhythm section draw the listener in immediately. Atop the smoky instrumentation, FlyBoi Rell delivers charismatic, commanding flows as he weaves together seamless rhyme schemes. Woodah Three Times comes through with a memorable bridge that captivates with sharp lyricism.
With lyrics such as “down on my luck down on my bucks.”; “ We leveled up “, and others, the audience gets a close look into his story and personal conviction as an artist.
The latest from Brooklyn’s FlyBoi Rell, “Luck” is a triumphant, infectious offering that finds him sharing a natural chemistry with Woodah Three Times.
Is the beach too far from you? Do you want to tropical vacation without traveling at all? All you need is to listen to this song!
Diz and Frank Sativa come together for “SOULFOOD” to remind us all that summer isn’t quite over yet. The instrumental feels like a 70s hula beat, the kind of music that plays at tropical resorts to remind you that, you are indeed at a tropical resort. It makes me feel like I’m sitting on the beach out by the ocean with a drink in my hand. The sound is peak summer.
There’s almost a youthful flair to the track; it’s not stingy adults on vacation, but it’s a group of friends hanging out on the beach. It’s as if Diz is freestyling over the music playing from the resort. Then, when Frank Sativa comes in, it’s as if he sees a cute girl lounging on the beach and goes to flirt with her. He’s nervous and doesn’t really know how to approach her, but he knows that his boys have his back. It takes me back to fooling around with my friends back in high school without a care in the world. This song, to put it very simply, is good vibes. Though it’s the end of July, and summer is coming to a close, there’s still plenty to enjoy.
PLAY DEAD (not to be confused with the 80ʼs goth band) is a rowdy three-piece punk band from South London. These noisemakers are fresh to the scene, having released only a handful of singles and an EP since 2020. Despite this, itʼs clear they have immense raw talent, carving out such a powerful, energetic sound right out of the gate. Their latest single “Barbershop” can attest to this with its lively bassline, classic punk guitar tone, and attitude-packed vocals it’s the type of song that makes you want to get smashed with your mates and jump around. It also carries on a common theme in the band’s discography of just being young and having a good time- a refreshing take in a world of music that is always trying to prove a point. The next wave of punk has arrived, and its name is PLAY DEAD.
Massachusetts artist The China Blue has returned with a new single titled “don’t feel the same.” Following up his well-received songs “out of my mind” and “tonightfeelsdifferent”, this release finds him delivering a refreshing synth-pop track that feels forward-thinking in its songwriting and production.
Containing swelling, colorful synths drifting atop bouncy, infectious production and lively bass, the instrumentation on “don’t feel the same” is vivid and addictive. The China Blue’s vocal performance blends smoothly with the production, matching its vital energy as he delivers a series of sharply-crafted melodies, before exploding into a cathartic chorus. Showcasing his characteristic ability to blend genres and influences in his songwriting, “don’t feel the same” marks another progressive, focused offering from the MA artist.
The latest from The China Blue, “don’t feel the same” has us excited for what may be coming next from him.
DMV artist KADOLEAF has shared a new full-length project titled Popmonstre (Night Deluxe), which finds him blurring the lines between genres in an intriguing fashion, making it difficult to place him in a box. Featuring appearances from Honeybee, Tommy Richman, Bert Knox, and more, the album contains infectious, warm sonics and refreshing songwriting that feels engagingly progressive.
Opener “Dyson” sets the tone for the album with balmy, upbeat production that creates an energizing foundation for KADOLEAF’s addictive melodies. Title track “Popmonster”, featuring Honeybee, makes for a stylish and highly re-playable listen, infusing pop with dance music and alternative R&B for a vibrant offering that is difficult to pin down. “Berlin” slows down the pace for a wistful cut that showcases his versatility as a songwriting, with punchy, airy percussion and nostalgic guitars underscoring his atmospheric vocals. A highlight appears in “Number9remix”, featuring Tommy Richman and Bert Knox, which finds the vocalists sharing organic chemistry as they effortlessly go back and forth atop grooving, summery production. Popmonstre (Night Deluxe) closes with the nocturnal “Overdone”, which conjures the mood of a sunset after a long day, making for a dynamic and potent ending.
The latest from DMV artist KADOLEAF, Popmonstre (Night Deluxe) makes for a genre-bending, refreshing offering that keeps the listener on their toes throughout with versatile, energizing sounds.
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