Sam Sparro recently shared the lush, gorgeous and soulful “Outside the Blue” featuring Prince-approved powerhouse twin sister duo We Are KING (formerly KING)–the first taste of an upcoming album due in early 2020. Today, the Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer has released a new maxi single for the track noting, “My new project is a tribute to the era of maxi singles, cassingles and 12” records. I wanted that to be reflected in the releases so I’ve included an (almost) a cappella version of the song and the instrumental version. As a record collector I always love finding vinyl that has…
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NJ-based singer-songwriter Kenny Curcio has announced his new single “Hometown Heart” slated for release on November 1st. Written and produced by Curcio at 0x1 Studios in Cherry Hill, NJ, “Hometown Heart” is an uplifting blend of Americana and rock, which has become his signature sound. Lyrically, Curcio wrote an anthem to express his appreciation for where he started and celebrate how the past has shaped him. Reflecting on what inspired him to write “Hometown Heart”, Kenny Curcio says, “I wanted to tell the story of where things started for me, which others can apply to their own life experiences. It’s all about remembering and appreciating the good…
Today, Austin, TX’s Hovvdy have released “Mr. Lee,” the latest single from their upcoming new album, Heavy Lifter. Of the song, Hovddy’s Charlie Martin says “I imagined Mr. Lee on the Mississippi gulf coast where my dad and grandparents live. It’s a beautiful and sad place. The song is about how significant very small things can be. Sometimes it takes courage to be kind to yourself. It’s really amazing when little events coalesce and all the sudden you feel better, awake, a vibrant piece of the bigger picture.” Heavy Lifter is available for pre-order now and out 10/18 via Double Double Whammy. For pre-order in the EU/UK…
Formed in late 2017, Brighton-based alt-rock trio Lazybones have today released their latest explosive track ‘Trash Talk’ to SaySomething Records. ‘Trash Talk’, recorded by Ben Hampson of Agricultural Audio (Noel Gallagher, Bloc Party), is about “That moment when you know you’re about to say something you’ll regret, when you’re right on the edge and you just can’t stop it,” vocalist Candi Underwood explains. Inspired by the likes of Black Sabbath, Sex Pistols and Chas & Dave, using a fuzzy bass guitar, an amplified organ and drums, Lazybones create a trashy, unapologetic, to-the-point British sound. Their debut EP ‘Bang! Bang!’, containing…
Ani Cordero recently released El Machete via indie collective label Panapén Records; a full-length album of deep emotional range, with songs about feminism, colonialism, anger, love, loss, and healing. El Machete has been lauded by NPR Music, Billboard, WNYC ‘Soundcheck’ and Bandcamp, who named it one of the ‘Best Albums of the Summer’ saying, “Cordero pairs potent ideas with music that is boisterous and euphoric… she has made an album that pairs defiance with jubilance—a hands-up dance party at the end of the world.” Today, Ani shares the video for “Yo No Vine A Jugar”, saying that: One day I was surprised to find myself in a rage. I’m not quick to…