STARZ’S New Original Series “BMF” Celebrates World Premiere with Star-Studded Red Carpet Screening and Concert in Atlanta
On Thursday, September 23rd, STARZ hosted a star-studded Red Carpet World Premiere Screening and Concert event in celebration of the new original series “BMF'', which premieres on STARZ tonight.
On Thursday, September 23rd, STARZ hosted a star-studded Red Carpet World Premiere Screening and Concert event in celebration of the new original series “BMF'' at the Cellairis Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia. “BMF '' was produced in Atlanta and Detroit, where the real-life Black Mafia Family that inspired the series had bases of operation from the 1980-2000s. In homage to the true legends, attendees wore all-black attire to the outdoor event. The evening began with guests viewing the first episode of the series, which will premiere on STARZ on Sunday, September 26. Following the premiere screening, series Executive Producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, “BMF” recurring star Snoop Dogg and others performed. Guests enjoyed live performances of the “BMF”main title song “Wish Me Luck” performed by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Moneybagg Yo and Snoop Dogg.
In addition to the musical performers, attendees included “BMF” Executive Producer and Writer, Randy Huggins and cast members Demetrius “Lil Meech” Flenory Jr., Da’Vinchi, Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Ajiona Alexus, Eric Kofi-Abrefa, Myles Truitt, Steve Harris, La La Anthony and Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight.
Special guests at the premiere screening and concert included T.I.,2 Chainz, Flo Rida, Young Thug, Gunna, Monica, Kandi Burress, Killa Mike, Jacob Latimore, South Side, Reginae Carter, Toya Johnson, Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines, G Herbo, Mimi Faust, Ari Fletcher, Pee, Ty Young, Lecrae, Anthony Hamilton, Angie Stone, Clifton Powell, DC Young Fly, Charles Oakley, Angela Simmons, Blue “Pretty Ricky”, David Banner, Jacquees and STARZ, President and CEO Jeffrey Hirsch.
Connect with STARZ: Website
The Rattle Selects its First Los Angeles Venture Label Partners
The Rattle is announcing its first Los Angeles-based Venture Label artist-led startups with original creations changing the way people think and behave around music and culture. Those being backed with funding and a dedicated venture building team include Animas, and FINKEL.
The Rattle is announcing its first Los Angeles-based Venture Label artist-led startups with original creations changing the way people think and behave around music and culture. Those being backed with funding and a dedicated venture building team include Animas, a virtual reality based local tour guide for small cities and places led by artist Alexandria Rowan, and FINKEL, an Anthony Bourdain-style music and culture concept by musicians Brian and Jane Spencer.
Expanding on the first round of UK-based Venture Label companies, The Rattle has chosen to grow its vision of disrupting how artists and technologists create by partnering with a select group of LA Rattle members. The idea behind the partnerships is to prove music culture can be a universal language capable of breaking barriers. "In our opinion, music in particular is one of the most effective forms of communication across borders,” said Chris Howard, CEO of The Rattle. “So it's important to us that we prove music culture can create positive change across the globe no matter where it was made. Bringing The Rattle to the heart of Western music culture--LA--was a bit of a no-brainer."
The LA environment supports unique types of artists and collaborations, thanks to the culture of the city’s diverse creative communities. It’s the city that people flock to become famous, making it fertile ground for eager innovators looking to break rules and hack new ways into industries from film to gaming.The Rattle LA is tailored to support AV creators, for example, and its varied studio spaces are highly configurable for any artist’s or hacker’s needs. “LA champions creative curiosity, be that through disruptive new mediums in film and television, or technological platforms themselves,” said Dr. Kate Stone, artist-hacker mentor with The Rattle. “The Rattle builds on that spirit, providing a safe space for creators to experiment. Members are surrounded by other people who are willing to take a risk; it encourages creative vulnerability without the fear of failure.”
Additionally, like any other disruptive founder, artist-founders need risk capital in order to make these industry-disrupting changes, and The Rattle recognized LA as largely lacking that type of funding community. “Let's face it. Both Animas and FINKEL would miss out on the more normal types of risk capital found in the Valley," said Howard. "They don't speak the language of tech startups. So ex-Google types or the likes of Venture Capital investors struggle to understand the opportunity in front of them. But, on the flip side, neither of them look and behave like signable artists either, meaning traditional LA gatekeepers would likely take a pass. To us, they represent a new breed of artist-led disruptor that is going to take over the world. Artists that combine their art with disruptive startup principles. We believe that movement starts in Los Angeles. And that's precisely why we came here. LA has its own kind of rebellious nature. In LA, it’s about being seen, about this incredible optimism and energy. It’s about saying, ‘Let’s just do it.’”
Investors have backed The Rattle’s prototype Venture Label with $1.5m. They expect The Rattle team to be brave and do things labels, traditional venture capital or accelerators simply wouldn't do. They pick talented artists and hackers from within their LA based membership. Each artist-founder on the Venture Label is provided a dedicated team--many of whom come from non-traditional backgrounds like technology hackers, community managers, web developers, and startup makers--to help develop a disruptive artist-led company. These founders also receive a stipend for a year, allowing them to focus on their project full-time with the goal of turning their creative project into a credible, backable startup.
Venture Label partners were chosen by a wide variety of people, using the same methodology as both yCombinator and MIT to identify talent. Each project was supported by references from their peers, evidence from their fans or users that they meaningfully create behavior change, and a vision for a company that could become disruptive in nature. The team sought original inventions and industry game changers with strong potential to shake up culture, industry, creativity, and creation as we know it. In short, that they aligned with The Rattle’s mission.
Animas
Animas, a virtual reality tour guide and venue technology platform founded by musical artist Alexandria Rowan, found roots during the pandemic. When Rowan needed to perform, she simply built her own virtual show in which to perform for her fans. The earliest stage member of the group, The Rattle has helped her dig into her project ideas, craft her venture mission and her reputation as a great founder within the industry. By digging into why Animas was created, Rowan expanded on her original concept to allow any small city, town, or venue to become its own virtual reality showcase. This concept allows for digital environments to run congruent with real-life festivals.
In August, Animas hosted its first prototype event in the River North Art District (RiNo) of Denver. The venture mission behind Animas is to reimagine how cultural tourism works for small and emerging cities. During their first prototype, the entire interior of the show was filled with art available for purchase with 100% of the money given to the artists. Local vendors and breweries also filled the parking lot like a small village, inviting folks to walk right in as space was available.
With the first test event under their belt, the Animas team will host an Augmented Reality (AR) event, mingling VR technology in a real-world setting, in October. The event will showcase even more local art and vendors. There will also be an AR scavenger hunt, in which a couple partnering vendors will provide VR clothing participants can purchase, then scan for pop-ups of animated images and clues.
“I’ve found having outside eyes to provide direction on my choices as an artist and entrepreneur, learning about opportunities available to me, all has been appealing,” said Rowan. “The mindset shift to entrepreneur was a change I didn’t know I needed. And getting feedback was great--the co-working part of the process and getting to hang out with like-minded people has been wonderful. I can just be my weird self and connect with other weird, wonderful people being completely themselves. It’s a built-in community.”
FINKEL
FINKEL was founded within The Rattle with a rather simple purpose: to show people how to "follow the fun" by enjoying art like it's a game and not taking everything in life too seriously. Founders Brian and Jane Spencer, a married couple and musical duo, piloted this concept with the idea to perform in Antarctica. Their idea grabbed the attention of a couple documentary filmmakers fascinated by their mission to record their journey and meet with communities around the globe, gather their stories, and have fun making music using sounds from the environment. The music itself is popular--almost mainstream--but built in unique ways that reflect the communities the music is inspired by while demonstrating the fun one can have along the way. This pilot inspired Brian and Jane to embrace The Rattle venture philosophy and evolve that concept into a dedicated entertainment and production company, blending "Anthony Bourdain for Music" with the mischievous and playful formats commonly found on TikTok.
Their first documentary film, Islanders, is set to release this year. Islanders will include film, music, animations of the environment, all from Mackinac Island in Northern Michigan. This is FINKEL’s first project under the venture label, and the Rattle team will help them figure out what to do with the product once it’s made, including preparing for docuseries or feature length possibilities.
“Creativity has been such a huge benefit to our lives and the amount of vulnerability it takes to get out there and try something,” said Brian Spencer. “We hope to inspire others to step by their own ways in things, to get into new situations, and to be more vulnerable with themselves. We want to take away the fear around creativity, to show you can just mess around and have fun. We’re simply highlighting human empathy, and the people and cultures that have a lot to bring to the musical conversation, all for the purpose of exploring creativity and getting vulnerable with people in a non-judgmental way. You don’t have to be an artist to be an artist. It’s our way of bringing people together.”
Proto-Punk Country-Alt Legend Scotty Karate Drops His New Album "Always Honey"
Scotty Karate recently released his new full-length album entitled "Always Honey" via Ravine Records. The new record displays a confident artistry for writing great tunes in addition to his natural ease as a live musician.
Eccentric Proto-punk Country-Alt legend Scotty Karate is a local legend in Michigan, with both punks and cowboys claiming him as their own. His iconoclastic fusion of country honky-tonk style and irreverent proto-punk swagger has contributed to his cult status and mystique, culminating in Dark Horse Brewery naming an award winning beer after him.
Scotty recently released new full-length album entitled "Always Honey" via Ravine Records. The new record displays a confident artistry for writing great tunes in addition to his natural ease as a live musician. Recorded live with only a few overdubs (keyboards by producer, Darrin James), the record is mostly "one takers" and capture's Scotty's wide range of sounds and emotions, from the raw swagger of his punky "one-man-band" honky-tonk to the biting wit and intimate sensitivity of his beautiful balladry.
Singer-Songwriter and Vocal Looper Jordana Talsky Releases Her New EP "Zahava"
Canadian musician Jordana Talsky has grown into herself. On her immersive new EP "Zahava", she undertakes all the musical roles using only her voice and body. "Zahava" is a fascinating all vocal looping release rooted in deep human themes everyone can relate to.
Jordana Talsky is a singer-songwriter and vocal looper who fuses multi-genre influences into her own sound. She accompanies herself by voice with a Roland Boss RC505 loop station. Her ethos is to incorporate digital means into live performance in an organic way, and with the loop machine, she creates a choir on the spot with no pre-recorded parts. Jordana weaves unique interpretations of covers with original material. Her vocal loop song, "RUN", was a judge's pick for finalist in 2018 CBC Searchlight Contest (Canada). Other accolades include finalist placements in the John Lennon Songwriting Competition, Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition, Julian Award for Emerging Canadian Artists and Toronto Independent Music Awards. She has toured across Canada, Europe, and in 2019 was featured as an emerging artist at Summerfest, the world's largest music festival in Milwaukee as part of her first U.S. tour. Jordana has enjoyed widespread worldwide airplay of her earlier releases "Neither of Either" and "Standard Deviation".
On her immersive new EP "Zahava", she undertakes all the musical roles using only her voice and body. "Zahava" is a fascinating all vocal looping release rooted in deep human themes everyone can relate to. Jordana emotes the sounds behind her awareness that our fragmented identities are always in conflict, but can be 'harmonized as we grow to be at home in ourselves.'
Speaking about her new EP, Jordana says:
This is an all vocal looping record. All of the sounds were made by my voice or body.
In becoming a loop artist and learning to do a new thing with myself, I have come up against my insecurities and criticisms, and have found that in many ways, this creation journey has mirrored the challenge I experience to be at home with myself. I believe most of us have different parts to our identities that are in conflict, but which can be harmonized as we grow into ourselves. I am a person of several voices, and now a choir of one. "Zahava", my middle name, means 'golden' in Hebrew, and reminds me that the gold in all of us - our beauty, wisdom and power - will be best harnessed when we learn to feel at home. I hope something in this music may inspire you to find home in your self.
Listen to “Zahava” below, stream it on Bandcamp, and connect with Jordana on her website and social media.
Stream "Techniculture", the New Album by San Francisco Alt Rock Trio Drowning Effect
Rising from the deep is a sound that cuts through the age of digital noise in Drowning Effect's second album, “Techniculture”. The outfit abandons a more stream of consciousness-style for a very structured, succinct story that begins and ends with what feels like a crash of lightning.
At a time when we are wading through seas of information, Spadaro (Morning Spy, Foxtail Somersault, and Tracing Figures), Baker (Tracing Figures) and Loftin (Morning Spy, Imperial Highway, Astral and solo projects) have come together to create a beacon of sound that reminds us of our humanity, our emotions, and our connection to one another. Named after the widespread impact of content overload, the San Francisco-based group Drowning Effect pulses with the angsty influences of 70s psych bands and 90s alt. rockers: think Blue Cheer and The Stooges meet Jane's Addiction and Filter.
Rising from the deep is a sound that cuts through the age of digital noise in Drowning Effect's second album, “Techniculture”. The outfit abandons a more stream of consciousness-style for a very structured, succinct story that begins and ends with what feels like a crash of lightning. Simple rhythms overlayed with distorted guitars and potent, echoing lyrics will have you orbiting The Sun in 'Bright Lights' and then slam you back down to Earth with 'Gun.'
San Diego Based Musician/Producer Zack Unveils His Debut Solo Album "Badlands"
Zack Oakley has just released his debut solo album "Badlands" via his Kommune Records label imprint. Having played for multiple signed bands and toured extensively, this is the sound of an artist turning within and manifesting the bold, dangerous sounds he hears in his head.
Zack Oakley is a DIY musician and producer from San Diego who writes and releases his own signature blend of psychedelic rock, blues, prog and folk music under his indie label imprint Kommune Records.
Zack has played in bands for the last 10 + years (most notably a band called JOY who signed to Tee Pee Records, won local awards and toured heavily in the US). He play drums in another band signed to Tee Pee Records called Pharlee, who released our debut full-length in 2019. Pharlee played their most noteworthy live performances at the 2018 Roadburn Festival along with JOY.
Zack has just released his debut solo album "Badlands" via his Kommune Records label imprint. Having played for multiple signed bands and toured extensively, this is the sound of an artist turning within and manifesting the bold, dangerous sounds he hears in his head.
Speaking about his new release, Zack says:
"I am excited to share these songs with the world. The title of the album is "Badlands." The tunes contain verses and reverberations meant to transport the listener into a parallel universe that looks and sounds like current day California, only without the sunshine and palm trees arranged in perfect variations like the cover of a million postcards and magazines. It is a collage of barefoot sand, highway speed, LSD sunshine and ominous dusk as I see it. I want the listener to experience the sunstroke, see the beauty and feel the dred of this place where time either speeds ahead or stands dangerously still."
Listen to the “Badlands” album now, and connect with Zack on his website and social media.
Platinum Rappers Jim Jones and Maino Join Forces With Tracklib For Producer Placement
@jimjonescap and @mainohustlehard have officially teamed up to form the new supergroup, Lobby Boyz. With an album about to be released, they're joining forces with @Tracklib, the world’s first and only record store for sampling, to offer a placement for one up-and-coming producer.
After collaborating on and off for about ten years, Jim Jones and Maino have officially teamed up — forming the new supergroup, Lobby Boyz. With an album about to be released, they're joining forces with Tracklib, the world’s first and only record store for sampling, to offer a placement for one up-and-coming producer. By flipping any song on Tracklib, producers can impress the duo, and win a career changing prize and the opportunity to work with Lobby Boyz in a virtual studio session. Time to bring the heat!
Check out the official announcement video with the Lobby Boyz below.
“We’re going to pick the best (beats) out of the whole batch and (if you win), you’ll be on the project,” said Maino. “Capo’s going to be talking that talk, I’m going to be talking that talk, send the best beats you got.”
"We're looking for that fire — we're looking for that one dope producer to be on the Lobby Boyz album”, said Jim Jones. “Send the best beats you got, if my email ain’t sizzlin (you’re out).”
Tracklib, is exclusively offering a placement including standard writing credits and publishing, for an official song with platinum rappers. Jim Jones and Maino will be listening to the submitted tracks and selecting the winner themselves! This contest ends on Sunday, October 10th.
Additional information on the competition can be found here: www.tracklib.com/blog/lobbyboyz
Stream "Falling in Love With Being Alive", the Brand New Album by Glasgow, UK Indie Rock Duo Hippy
Glasgow, Scotland-based Indie Rock duo Hippy have just dropped their new full-length album "Falling in Love with Being Alive", out on major platforms. The new album covers a wide gamut of heartfelt emotion and formidable human experience.
Indie rock duo Hippy formed in September 2019. Paul and Hugh met via a mutual acquaintance in Glasgow and hit it off musically and personally. A studio was duly booked by October '19 with the boys recording and releasing their first single 'Aries Girl'. Subsequent songs and releases Feelgood, Junkyard Babies and Volunteer were released thereafter in early to mid '20.
Paul is an established singer songwriter within the Glasgow community and beyond and has played many gigs building up a solid following of his own. Hugh is an experienced player of many years with a background in touring, live, studio and writing within the blues, rock and indie genres.
An album 'Behind Every Song Is A Story' was released to critical acclaim in October 2020. The band also received national radio airplay via Billy Sloan at his BBC Radio Scotland show with Billy regularly playing the band on his Saturday night slot. The band have also received local airplay throughout the UK on various stations and podcasts.
Hippy have just dropped their new full-length album "Falling in Love with Being Alive", out on major platforms. The new album covers a wide gamut of heartfelt emotion and formidable human experience.
Speaking about the new release, Hippy says, ‘Falling In Love With Being Alive' is an album of so many different layers. It covers hope, fear and both the greatness and absurdity of life, living life and ultimately death. It tackles the pain of anxiety and also longs for comfort.
Paying respect to deaths of different generations whilst remaining loyal to the writers' musical foundations - it has been made with artistic freedom, honesty and integrity.
This album and the previous one 'Behind Every Song Is A Story' (released October '20) is the culmination of two musicians, their influences and talents meeting by chance in Glasgow in 2019. Prior to that they had no prior knowledge of one another. What has been built upon not even in the space of 2 years is a testament to the adage of never giving up.
The inspiration for many songs on the new album were inspired by love, hate, regret, anger, mourning, sadness, happiness, the blues, melancholy. Every song on this album can trace its roots somewhere back to those in some way. The music is honest and heartfelt and never trying to be something it isn't. And played with fire and passion and totally from the heart too.
Listen to “Falling in Love With Being Alive” below, and connect with Hippy on their social media.
UK Folk/Country Singer Serious Sam Barrett Releases His New Album "The Seeds Of Love"
Yorkshire based hard touring, folk and country singer @serioussam1980 has releases his new album entitled “The Seeds Of Love”; listen to this great album now!
Serious Sam Barrett is a hard touring, folk and country singer from Yorkshire. Playing honest, heartfelt self penned and traditional songs on 12 string guitar and banjo. He releases music through Ya Dig! Records, A Not For Profit label run with the help of dreamers, romantics and all round good guys and gals. He has just unveiled his new full-length album entitled "The Seeds Of Love".
About "The Seeds Of Love":
“A year or so ago my wife came home with a book published by the English Folk Music and Dance Society called "The Seeds of Love". I was immediately taken with how beautiful the book was and a large part of this record is comprised of songs from the book. In a lot of cases I was new to the songs and I simply read the verses from the page and waited for a melody to come to me that I thought fitted the words. For some I already knew the song and decided to play it straight with the traditional melody. For some time I've wanted to make a record with a very traditional feel, a "proper folk record" and this book really helped that along. One way or another all the songs on this record are songs of love, be it tragic, misguided, unrequited or true.”
On Serious Sam Barrett's connection to the local Yorkshire club scene:
“I've had some of the most incredible experiences listening to people sing in folk clubs and I was lucky enough to have been brought up on the magical world that is the Yorkshire folk club scene. I hope in some way this record bring to life the wonder I have felt listening to people sing traditional songs in a raw, warts and all style.”
Listen to “The Seeds Of Love” right now, and connect with Serious Sam Barrett on his social media.
Connect with Serious Sam Barrett: Twitter | Instagram | Bandcamp
Meghan Trainor Announces New Podcast, 'Workin' On It,' Co-Hosted With Brother Ryan Trainor
Meghan Trainor has announced her new podcast, Workin’ On It, that she co-hosts alongside her brother and best friend, Ryan Trainor. The podcast’s first episode is available for streaming now!
Meghan Trainor has announced her new podcast, Workin’ On It, that she co-hosts alongside her brother and best friend, Ryan Trainor. The podcast premiered on Wednesday, September 15th and sees the dynamic duo take on a new topic each week, share their stories, and bring listeners into the conversation. Co-produced by Cloud10 Media and iHeartMedia, the pair will tackle topics such as becoming a new mom, navigating Hollywood, mental health, and everything in between. Meghan, Ryan, and friends will speak their truth and leave no details behind.
“Ryan is one of my favorite humans ever. He always keeps me humble and real and I’m so grateful to have a brother/bestie like him,” Meghan says. “I hope that getting to share our stories will make people laugh with and at us.”
“I might be biased but I think that Meghan is the funniest person in the world.” Ryan says. “I can’t wait for everyone to realize that she’s not just ‘that Bass girl.’”
Workin’ On It is available on iHeartRadio and all other major podcast streaming platforms — including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and more. This is one of many new endeavors for Meghan as she began 2021 by penning a deal with NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Entertainment for a cross-platform partnership. Coming this fall, fans will also get to watch her as the host of Top Chef Family Style on Peacock and as a judge on Clash of the Cover Bands on E!.
Workin’ On It is distributed by the iHeartPodcast Network.
Audius Announces $5 Million Strategic Investment From Katy Perry, The Chainsmokers, Nas, Jason Derulo, Pusha T and More
In a move that leaves no question as to the blockchain winner in the music space, Audius, the blockchain-enabled music platform with more than 6 million monthly users, announced a new $5 million round of strategic funding today from several of the biggest names in the music industry.
In a move that leaves no question as to the blockchain winner in the music space, Audius, the blockchain-enabled music platform with more than 6 million monthly users, announced a new $5 million round of strategic funding today from several of the biggest names in the music industry.
The capital injection partners Audius with some of the biggest names in music on and off stage. Artists including The Chainsmokers, Katy Perry, Nas, Steve Aoki, Jason Derulo, and many more join industry heavyweights like Maverick Founder Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures, John Josephson of SESAC, and Martin Bandier, former CEO of Sony Music, to anoint Audius as the favored music platform for artists and as the music industry’s blockchain winner.
Some of the biggest artists in the world see the need for alternatives to the current business model. The Chainsmokers, for example, are excited to revisit the roots of their initial success, specifically the ability to share new content with fans more directly:
“We got our start sharing music directly with fans and so we are really aligned with the way Audius uses the blockchain to enhance the artist-fan relationship. We plan to upload the stuff we play live, which we wouldn’t typically share on traditional music platforms. It’s a purer alternative to the more polished album rollouts that we will continue to deliver. As an artist it’s empowering to share different creative choices and to test stuff out in a lower-stakes environment. Additionally, for us the role of developing a community around our music has always allowed us to grow and motivated us to take risks. Audius continues to empower the artists and their community to seek freedom in all aspects of their art as the music business hopefully shifts more in favor of the artists fueling the economy.”
Music has often been an early adopter of disruptive technology, and it seems blockchain will be no different. Mainstream adoption of Audius is happening in front of us, as over six million users are listening and engaging on a monthly basis. The platform, which recently announced a partnership with TikTok, is now the largest decentralized consumer product on earth and the fastest-growing streaming platform outright.
Grammy-winning, platinum-selling hip-hop legend Nas puts it bluntly: “I’ve known that blockchain will change the world since I invested in Coinbase five years ago and I believe it might be the most important technology to ever hit the music industry. Everyone who uploads to Audius can be an owner, you can't say that about any other platform.”
Launched in late 2019, the Audius community has grown to over six million users monthly in just under two years. Artists such as Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Russ, Diplo, Skrillex, MadeinTyo, Deadmau5, and over one hundred thousand other artists have all uploaded music to the site, which serves as a boundless creative music community rather than a competitor to traditional online music platforms. While the network has catered favorably to independent artists in the past, this news reflects Audius' first step toward integrating with the existing industry in a cooperative and exciting way.
This latest investment was originated by Blockchange Ventures, an early stage blockchain venture fund. It has made over eighty investments in the space and manages over $1 billion in assets.
AUDIUS STRATEGIC INVESTORS INCLUDE:
Katy Perry
Nas
The Chainsmokers
Jason Derulo
Pusha T
Steve Aoki
Mike Shinoda
Disclosure
Guy Oseary’s Sound Ventures
Martin Bandier
Michael Kives
Charles Goldstuck
Austin Rosen’s Electric Feel Ventures
Mark Gillespie
John Josephson
Matt Colon
Tom Windish
Victor Victor Ventures
Shivam Pandya
About Audius:
Audius is a digital streaming service that connects fans directly with artists and exclusive new music. It does this by being fully decentralized: Audius is owned and run by a vibrant, open-source community of artists, fans, and developers all around the world.
Audius was founded in 2018 and serves over 6 million users every month, making it the largest crypto application ever built.
Learn more at https://audius.co
Trentemøller Announces His New Album "Memoria" Out Early 2022 and Shares the First Single and Video, “In The Gloaming”
Danish composer, musician, and producer @trentemoeller announces his new studio album “Memoria”, set for release in early 2022 on his own label In My Room, alongside the first single and video, “In The Gloaming.”
Danish composer, musician, and producer Trentemøller announces his new studio album “Memoria”, set for release in early 2022 on his own label In My Room, alongside the first single and video, “In The Gloaming.” Dreampop and shoegaze influences are in the DNA of Trentemøller’s output. In the case of this release, those elements are suspended in arpeggiated synth effervescence, and backed by a modern take on a classic beat. Bold, glassy guitar stabs appear like a chorus of angels, shepherding us through the song. It’s an epic piece of renaissance pop that heralds Trentemøller's first full-length album in three years.
As the first single from the upcoming LP, “In The Gloaming” implies the arc of the album might have actually begun late in the day, giving the sensation of waking in the evening. Twilight is a time of reflection and transition, elements that are present in the song — both in the music and Trentemøller’s lyrics. Longtime collaborator Lisbet Fritze delivers them flawlessly and profoundly, while carrying on a conversation with the bass line throughout. “This was the first time for me writing the lyrics and the vocal melody myself and Lisbet’s haunting vocals bring it all to life so beautifully,” Trentemøller says. "In The Gloaming" is a song about a difficult, ambiguous relationship. The feeling of being in love with a person who unconsciously drags you down, and how you try to find a way out of these unhealthy patterns.”
Anders Trentemøller’s sixth studio album seems to exist at the confluence of inspiration, coincidence, and maybe even a little bit of the supernatural. A recent, unanticipated drop of four songs, in the form of two singles (“No One Quite Like You” and “Golden Sun”), might leave one surprised to find that a full album’s worth of material was also waiting in the wings. As with most Trentemøller releases, it’s a body of songs that are thematically linked by many melodic threads. Fully assembled, it presents itself as a new form of electronic space pop, complete with elements of longing and solemnity.
Trentemøller’s 2019 album “Obverse” was an exercise in what could be done if the prospect of performing the songs onstage wasn’t a factor. It opened up some doors, and signaled a new chapter. “Memoria”, even considering its resplendence, almost feels like it demands to be presented live as well.
Watch “In The Gloaming” right now, stream it on your preferred music service, and connect with Trentemøller on his website and social media. Also, be on the lookout for Trentemøller’s “Memoria”, out in early 2022.
Stream "Hauntology", the Brand New Concept Album by Italian Dark Ambient Artist Abiura
Italian Dark Ambient artist Abiura has released his expansive new concept album "Hauntology", via Moment of Collapse Records. The 31 minute long album was constructed as a single track, split into 6 sections for this release.
Italian Dark Ambient artist Abiura has released his expansive new concept album "Hauntology", via Moment of Collapse Records. The 31 minute long album was constructed as a single track, split into 6 sections for this release.
The project is born from the interest for the exploration of sounds as an opportunity for spiritual introspection and contemplation.
The main influences are projects and artists like Saåad, Arve Henriksen, Tim Hecker, Burial, Byla, Ben Frost, Hoedh, Barn Owl, Uboa, Ulver, William Basinski. About the theme that "Hauntology" deals with, the project has been influenced by the philosophical work of Mark Fisher, Jacques Lacan and Slavoj Žižek.
From the Artist:
I would describe this album as my own personal attempt to face Modernity and at least try to escape it through art, by representing the Real in musical terms.
"Hauntology '' is a concept album constructed as a 31 minutes long track, split in 6 different sections unified by one common leitmotif that inspired the whole work: the theme of late capitalism and its pervasive effects on the human being. The different sections of the album are metaphorically the stages of a journey through the "ghosts" of the 21st century, the lost futures that are tormenting us and which are preventing us to imagine different realities, by locking us in a cultural impasse.
The idea of this journey started from a thought that I personally find terrifying and inspiring at the same time: we tend to interpret "ideology" as something external that's being imposed on us, but what if ideology has become our natural state? What if our most profound and inner desires are already born as a coherent piece in the structure of late-capitalism? Can we step outside this paradigm?
I tried to represent the haunting "uneasiness" of this dilemma through this album.
I hope that at the end of the journey the listener will be left with the feeling that the future is slowly fading away. And life, emotions, sounds, history... ultimately everything is disappearing with it. But also with the awareness that we still have art, and with it we can start to reimagine all sorts of alternative realities. - Daniele Vergine
Post-Punk/Experimental Rock Group Celebrity Warship Culture Release Their New Album "Recreational Everything"
Vancouver-based post-punk/experimental rock group @CWCtheband have just released their new album "Recreational Everything". Listen to the album now!
Vancouver-based post-punk/experimental rock group Celebrity Warship Culture have just released their new album "Recreational Everything". Taking inspirational cues from noise-positive artists like Sonic Youth, Joy Division, The National, Nirvana and Viagra Boys, Celebrity Warship Culture's sound 'ranges from soothing to provocative and everything in between.' Consistent with the underground sub-genres this band touches on, expect themes with dark wit and metaphorical social commentary.
The group states that "Our album 'Recreational Everything' represents an optimistic, youthful mindset being gradually crushed into an escapist, cynical, nihilistic one over the course of nine tracks. "
" 'Recreational Everything' is a biting statement that you can find unhealthy escapism in just about anything"
Dolby and Multi-Platinum Singer-Songwriter Olivia Rodrigo Team Up to Share an Intimate Look at Her Hit Song “Traitor”
@Dolby Laboratories, Inc., a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, teamed up with multi-platinum singer-songwriter @Olivia_Rodrigo to celebrate a new era for music in Dolby Atmos, which is transforming how music is created and enjoyed.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., a leader in immersive entertainment experiences, teamed up with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo to celebrate a new era for music in Dolby Atmos, which is transforming how music is created and enjoyed. Fans looking to connect with Olivia on a deeper, more emotional level can enjoy SOUR in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music.
"I create music to tell my story and to share how I'm feeling. Songwriting is a cathartic process that’s often the clearest window into your soul,” said Olivia. “Experiencing music in Dolby Atmos is magical and allows you to hear music in a whole new way.”
The long-form commercial provides an intimate look at Olivia as she moves seamlessly between singer-songwriter, performer, and breakthrough artist on a journey of self-discovery through her craft. With Dolby Atmos, Olivia is able to look at music in a whole new way and convey her artistic expression to connect more deeply with her music.
“Olivia’s incredible talent has not only made her one of the year’s biggest artists, but one of music’s most esteemed voices,” said Todd Pendleton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Dolby Laboratories. “With this piece, we experience the emotion of Olivia as a singer, songwriter, and performer. Listening to SOUR in Dolby Atmos is a visceral experience that will move listeners in a whole new way.”
The piece was created to celebrate a new era for music in Dolby Atmos. As a driving force in sound innovation, Dolby Atmos pushes the boundaries of creativity so that music can be expressed and felt at its fullest. With Dolby Atmos, Dolby aims to create the strongest bond possible between artists, their stories, and the world. The video was directed by the award-winning British director, Sophie Muller of PRETTYBIRD. Sophie has worked with some of the biggest names in music and her work has received numerous prestigious awards including a GRAMMY, a BRIT, as well as several MTV Music Video Awards.
SOUR, entirely co-written by Olivia, embodies a minimalist yet mesmerizing form of alt-pop. Each song centered on the L.A.-based artist’s beautifully detailed storytelling, unforgettably original narrative voice, and undeniable boldness. With its debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, SOUR made history by earning the most U.S. audio streams from a female debut album ever. Fans can enjoy all 15 songs from the critically acclaimed breakthrough album like never before in Dolby Atmos including the hits “drivers license,” “deja vu,” and “good 4 u,” which are now streaming on Apple Music.
To learn more, visit: https://www.dolby.com/experience/olivia-rodrigo/
About Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos is a completely new way to create and experience music that delivers artistic expression at its fullest capacity, forging a deeper connection between artists and their fans. Music in Dolby Atmos goes beyond the ordinary listening experience by immersing you in the song, revealing details with unparalleled clarity and depth. It gives artists more space and the freedom to fully realize their vision and unlock new levels of emotion in their music for their listeners. Whether it’s hearing the layers of instruments move all around you, catching the subtle breath a singer takes between lyrics, or feeling melodies wash over you – nothing puts you inside the music like Dolby Atmos.
About Olivia Rodrigo
With the arrival of her record-breaking, triple-platinum debut single “drivers license,” critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo revealed the tremendous power of her raw self-expression—and ultimately cemented her status as the most promising young artist to emerge this year with the release of her first full-length album, SOUR.
The highly anticipated LP debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 295,000 equivalent album units earned in the U.S., quickly achieving RIAA Gold certification in its first week. SOUR also scored the most U.S. audio streams from a female debut album ever and broke the record for the most-streamed album in a week by a female artist in Spotify history with over 385M global streams. The album produced two No. 1 songs, “drivers license” and “good 4 u,” the top 5 song “deja vu,” and entered the charts at No. 1 in the U.K., Canada, Ireland, Norway, Holland, Sweden, Australia, and New Zealand as well.
Now RIAA Certified Platinum, SOUR is a stunning collection of songs fully reflecting Olivia’s undeniable boldness and songwriting prowess.
Elderbrook Announces His Forthcoming "Innerlight" EP and Releases "I Will Find My Way To You" With Emmit Fenn
Grammy-nominated UK electronic artist @_elderbrook has unveiled details of his forthcoming “Innerlight” EP and shares brand new single ‘I Will Find My Way To You’ with LA-based artist Emmit Fenn.
Grammy-nominated UK electronic artist Elderbrook has unveiled details of his forthcoming Innerlight EP and shares brand new single ‘I Will Find My Way To You’ with LA-based artist Emmit Fenn. The track arrives with a visual of the two artists performing the track from a New York rooftop.
‘I Will Find My Way To You’ follows his recent release ‘Inner Light’, a collaboration with electronic duo Bob Moses. Both tracks will feature on Elderbrook’s upcoming Innerlight EP, due out October 8th. The four-track EP will also include ‘Dominos’ - his collaboration with electronic duo Louis The Child and ‘Broken Mirror’, produced by Danish DJ/producer Kölsch.
“The EP is all about how important it is to trust your instincts and believe that you do have the right ideas,” Elderbrook explains. “That it’s important to follow your own inner light. It represents the journey of self-discovery that I have been on since becoming a father and learning how to navigate that and trust in myself.
He continues: “The last few years I've toured the US many times and met and played shows with some amazing artists. Whilst stuck in the UK during lockdown, I wanted to see if I could make some records with some of the artists I love from over there, and all the collaborations on this EP came about by working via a combination of zoom and phone calls and emails.”
A live phenomenon, self-taught multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter, Elderbrook arrived on the global stage in 2017, lending his vocals and co-writing the Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling smash ‘Cola’ with Camelphat. He then dropped his debut album Why Do We Shake In The Cold? last year, which has amassed over 200 million streams, and has collaborated with the likes of Rudimental, Black Coffee and Diplo.
Having kicked off North American Tour with performances at Lollapalooza and 2 sold-out nights at Red Rocks, Elderbrook will embark on a series of dates across the US and Canada – including The Novo in LA and the iconic Irving Plaza in New York. Multiple dates on the run have already sold out, with second nights added in Vancouver, Denver, and Santa Barbara.
A singer, songwriter and producer, Emmit Fenn burst onto the scene with 'Painting Greys' in 2017, a debut single that hit #1 on the Spotify ‘Global Viral’ charts. In the years since he has produced tracks ‘bitches broken hearts’ and ‘Untold’ for Billie Eilish and Ry X respectively, dropped debut album Far From Here back in April, and will embark on his first-ever headline tour this fall.
Elderbrook’s second stunning collaboration in quick succession, ‘I Will Find My Way To You’ not only taps into the moving electronic sound the UK multi-hyphenate is quickly making his own, but also further heightens the anticipation for what promises to be one of the best EP releases of the year.
Watch Elderbrook’s visual with Emmit Fenn now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with him on social media. Be on the lookout for Elderbrook’s “Innerlight” EP, dropping on October 8th.