Author: Elicit Magazine

Jordan Mackampa will wrap the final leg of his North American tour with Amber Run this weekend in Los Angeles and has just shared the video to his latest single, “Parachutes.” The track was produced by Dani Castelar (Paolo Nutini) and is yet another stunning exploration of British/Congolese singer’s soul and pop-fueled songwriting, with expansive highs and tender lows. It’s the latest single from his upcoming debut album Foreigner, available March 13th, 2020 via AWAL, and the new video is directed by Mackampa’s long time collaborator, Tom Ewbank. “I wanted this video to capture the mental, and sometimes physical battles we go through in relationships, whether they are platonic or romantic with…

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Rising alt-pop trio TWIN XL today shares the music video for their infectious new single “Messy” available on all digital streaming platforms now via Position Records/The Orchard. CLICK HERE to watch the Jade Ehlers (MAX, 5 Seconds of Summer, Fall Out Boy)-directed video, which exclusively premiered on Billboard. “Messy” is self-produced and written by the band alongside Little Hurt (Colin Dieden formerly of The Mowgli’s) and impacts alternative radio today. TWIN XL is currently supporting The Maine on their ‘The Mirror’ Tour hitting major markets nationwide including recent upcoming shows in Chicago, Denver, Seattle, and Portland. CLICK HERE for tickets.  TWIN XL had a breakout year with the release of their critically-acclaimed debut EP How To Talk To Strangers which includes their catchy lead…

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Florida-based alternative pop band Crownz have released a music video for their new single “Away,” out on all digital platforms NOW. The playful and energetic anthem is a unique fusion of synth-y pop and pulsating rock instrumentation. Their debut single “Our Way,” released in late summer, quickly racked up 70,000+ streams on Spotify, putting them on the radar of many. Although a relatively new band in the game, Crownz’s identity is clear-cut, youthful, and a whole lot of fun. Everyone wants to stay young. Crownz is no exception. Comprised of 5 ambitious twenty-somethings—Karly, Bryce, Jake, Christian & DJ Crownz – this vibrant…

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21-year-old Maxime Trippenbach, a.k.a. maxime., makes lush, colourful indie-pop from his home in Ottawa, Canada. Today he releases new single ‘the apathy song’ – lifted from upcoming debut album ‘whatevernowiscalled’ out December 6th via AWAL. Quirky and distinctive, maxime. is an artist who sees progression and experimentation as his natural right of passage. Bringing together stylistic elements from a variety of spaces – on new single ‘the apathy song’ crisp, electronic instrumentals are partnered with sparse synth arrangements and chugging guitars – with Trippenbach’s hushed, raw vocal neatly amidst the instrumental breaks. ‘the apathy song’ Feeling inspired to make a change, he began to write…

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Pat Lok has long been known for his signature blend of R&B, soul, disco and house. Since captivating listeners with his highly-acclaimed debut album in 2017, Pat has become a frequent flyer on various Spotify New Music Fridays as well as their expansive directory of editorial playlists – boasting more than 20 million plays alone on the platform. Undoubtedly earning his stripes on the touring circuit, Pat Lok has toured all over the globe with the likes of HONNE, Galantis, The Magician, and more. Earlier this year he embarked on a US co-headlining tour with Party Pupils – and is …

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