We’re so excited to premiere the latest single from Washinton’s very own Strawberry Mountain titled “Oxford.” Strawberry Mountain’s wild ethos is best embodied by the very real people who compose of the band. A band of outsider musicians, artists and friends, the self-described DIY futurepop collective makes you nostalgic for a time that’s yet to occur. “The lyrics to Oxford were inspired by an experience I had in the city of Oxford. The opening notes of the song were inspired by ‘I ran’ by A Flock Of Seagulls. It was the first song we decided to add synth to (the outro…
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With his newly redefined sound that he called “pop that knocks,” Prince Fox bursts back onto the scene with his vibrant yet heartfelt new single, “Fake It,” available everywhere today. Billboard Dance got the first listen of “Fake It” and Prince Fox is taking over the Billboard DanceInstagram today. Describing the new single, Billboard wrote, “take an upbeat rhythm, cover it in candy-painted chords, then fill the inside with a sweet lick of nihilism. That’s a savory recipe Prince Fox hopes equals success, and it’s the basic composition of his single ‘Fake It.'” “Fake It” welcomes in a new era for Prince Fox as he makes the transition from, as he puts it, “trying to fit in,…
Following the release of his powerful ‘Refugee’ EP unveiled earlier this year, Brooklyn-based Israeli artist O Mer returns today with “Anthem,” the first of a new selection of politically and artistically charged songs. “Anthem” is a synthesis of explosive dramatic synths, grandiose chord progressions, brooding vocals, and a poignant lyrical message. O Mer creates a complex sonic atmosphere that is both haunting and enchanting. “I wrote this song in praise of individuality. About the feeling of being put inside a box. Politically and artistically,” O Mer writes of his new release. “Nuanced views are rarely encouraged these days. The world is messy and complex. To see no flaws…
(Reach Records; Atlanta, GA; September 21, 2018) – Rapper Andy Mineo returns with his latest project, II: The Sword, available today (September 21) for purchase and streaming across all DSPs via Reach Records. The Sword is the second of four EP’s, which taken together, will culminate into Mineo’s third LP. This week Mineo revealed plans to release The Sword and started teasing tracks for his fans by way of social media. On the 7-track EP, Mineo collaborated with greats Jon Bellion, Phonte, Christon Gray, Josh Garrels and David James, and throughout the record, he candidly explores the duality, or double-edge sword of life. After a momentous 2017 where…
ATLANTA, GA | SEPTEMBER 21st, 2018 – An ambitious combination of gothic pop and a vaudeville-esque rock, Sarah & The Safe Word explore themes of safety, comfort, and sensuality on their new single “Red Hot & Holy,” out TODAY. The 7- pieces breaks the rock mold by expanding on the genre with a wide range of instruments, but they also aren’t shy in their lyrical content. Lead vocalist Sarah describes the song as being “about struggling to find a space for yourself in a culture that so frequently denies young adults the opportunity to grow and blossom – whether it’s in their identity, sexuality, spirituality, or…