Entertainment Mogul Cam’Ron Giles Adds Three New Shows Under His Come and Talk 2 Me Network
Cam’ron Giles announces three new shows under his “Come And Talk 2 Me” network. “Es Lo Que Es," "Come And Talk 2 Me,” and “Ma$e’s Fix My Life” will premiere this fall.
Cam’ron Giles announces three new shows under his “Come And Talk 2 Me” network. “Es Lo Que Es," "Come And Talk 2 Me,” and “Ma$e’s Fix My Life” will premiere this fall.
In February 2023, Giles launched the sports talk show “It Is What It Is” alongside fellow co-hosts Mason Ma$e Betha and Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson. Months after the show’s rapid rise in popularity, “It Is What It Is” is expanding their coverage with an all-hispanic show in “Es Lo Que Es.”
“Es Lo Que Es” (@esloquees_talkshow) focuses on baseball coverage by a Hispanic/Latino cast with actor Cuban Hunter (@thecubanhunter), hardworking dad Fidel Gocio (@fgocio), and known blogger Loopy (@everybodylovesloopy). The sports show currently has a few episodes out now on YouTube and became the first show to branch from “It Is What It Is” on the “Come And Talk 2 Me” network.
When asked about the show’s vision, producer BBinc stated, “I want it to be presented as if we’re giving barbershop talk or block talk you would see in NYC about baseball. Not only do we want to talk about what’s going on currently, but we would also like to discuss the great moments in the history of the sport. It’ll feel very natural as if you’re drinking a Corona and watching the game with your friends.”
“Come And Talk 2 Me,” hosted by Cam’ron, where Cam’ron helps people with their personal issues. Whether it’s relationship problems, family issues, or job troubles, Cam’ron wants to be an open ear and provide his best advice on any matter. The trailer has Cam’ron Giles helping a married couple overcome adversities such as the wife being handicapped and the husband expressing how tired he is taking care of her.
Betha’s new show, Ma$e, Fix My Life will focus on people overcoming difficulties in their lives.
Giles explained his interest in developing these different shows with a desire to transition into show production. “I have been trying to work with others to be on networks or shows to no avail. I’m forty-seven. I’m tired of waiting for calls back. I told myself “let me take a chance on myself” and that’s what I did.” said Giles.
Check out All episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/@comeandtalk2me
Seattle’s Mason Lowe Releases His Dazzling Debut Album “Morning People” on Killroom Records
Mason Lowe (drummer of Seattle’s feel-good classic rock inspired outfit Bread & Butter) has just released his debut solo LP "Morning People" on Seattle’s Killroom Records.
Mason Lowe (drummer of Seattle’s feel-good classic rock inspired outfit Bread & Butter) has just released his debut solo LP Morning People on Seattle’s Killroom Records. The album's focus track, Hanging Around, is a delight, featuring three-part harmonies and jangly guitars. The composition has a happy, sixties vibe with a slacker/grunge aesthetic that breathes summer cool. Reflecting on the process of creating Hanging Around Lowe explains, “This was the first song written for the record. It was a rough time. I dealing with the first few dips of the Covid roller coaster and my personal life was kind of a wreck. And yet, here comes this delightfully candid song about having a crush on someone! It surprised me! The honesty of the lyrics in this song set the course for the whole record.” The accompanying video for Hanging Around features Shane Herrell (Bread & Butter) and Maria-Elena Juarez (Acapulco Lips), together with Lowe, cruising around Seattle, all squished into a Chevy Astro Van. The troupe encounters lost dogs, discovers gas station treasures, and finds wild greenery that all ends up journeying with them while they madly play instruments. It’s hilariously tongue in cheek, positively refreshing, and ultimately hummable.
In order to complete the album, Lowe descended into his home studio: one of the dankest basements in the Pacific Northwest. Lowe’s debut solo effort, Morning People, seeks to combine the sounds of glam rock, 60’s girl groups, and grunge. The result is an open-hearted, sunny record that is a nostalgic sweet pop album that is hopeful and utterly sentimental. Nods to Big Star, The Shangri-Las and The Beach Boys are present throughout. Morning People was recorded by Lowe during the height of the pandemic while he was struggling to keep the doors open at a Seattle human services nonprofit. But these are not 12 songs of loneliness and exhaustion. This is a dozen songs about hot crushes, friendship, and love. Mason dragged his weary buns into the basement with 6-packs of Rainier tallboys to record heavy riffs, light harmonies, and tight arrangements. How tight? None of the songs on this album make it to the three-minute mark. Where did this burst of positive energy come from? "I have no idea,” Mason says. "Work was really tough. I had a lot on my mind. But I dived into music in a way I never have before. This was a super serious time, but the songs that came out are really poppy and fun. I don't know why. I'm not a sunshiny person."
Discussing his philosophy on what makes a good song Lowe had to say, “When I’m listening to music, I love it when a song takes me out of myself. Maybe it's just one part that makes me go ‘What just happened? Was that even real?’ It makes me think of the scene in Christmas Vacation where the dude is talking about having a metal plate in his head and whenever the microwave is on, he pees his pants and forgets his name. I want every song on this record to have something - an arrangement, a texture, a moment that zaps you and pulls you out of your day. And maybe makes you pee your pants.” This all informs Lowe’s tremendously playful style of songwriting and lyrics. Morning People is chock full of “microwave moments” and the multitude of hooks both heavy and mellow will please even the most discerning music fans.
Brooklyn Indie Rock 4-Piece PLIGHT Announce Summer Tour Dates in Support of Debut LP "Plastic Sun"
Brooklyn based indie rock band PLIGHT have announced summer tour dates in support of their newly released debut album “Plastic Sun”.
Brooklyn-based four piece Plight has spent the last five years making a name for themselves in New York City, cultivating their own brand of alternative over the years. Now with their debut LP 'Plastic Sun' on up-and-coming imprint à La Carte Records, the sound of Plight has evolved into a concoction of chunky power-pop anthems, wall-of-sound shoegaze, and morose slowcore ballads.
Their first offering is the single, "No Outlet." The track hearkens back to the classic 90's sound honed by acts like Duster and Smashing Pumpkins mixed with the contemporary sensibilities of Title Fight and Nothing. With the single, Plight delivers a music video with footage of them that could have easily been ripped right from 120 Minutes.
The band says, "Plastic Sun is about finding your beach on a trash island drifting somewhere in the ocean."
"Plastic Sun" is out now on à La Carte Records (Soft Kill, Lesser Care, The True Faith).
Upcoming Shows:
7/22 - Brooklyn, NY @ Gold Sounds w/ Spirits of Leo, Dead Leaf Echo, Dahl Haus (Vinyl release show)
7/23 - Philadelphia, PA @ Silk City w/ Notofthisworld, The Ricos, Nyxy Nyx, Dreamswell
7/24 - Richmond, VA @ Bandito's w/ Always Another, Dozing, Day Aches
7/25 - Raleigh, NC @ Schoolkids Records w/ Sesame, Illuminating Daydream, Napalm Cruiser
7/26 - Atlanta, GA @ 529 Bar w/ Naw, Ammonia Wash, Nowhere Safe
7/27 - Savannah, GA @ The Sentient Bean w/ Lobstrosity, Malpais Anhedonia, Necralant
7/28 - Jacksonville, FL @ Rain Dogs w/ Ducats, Bad Madonna, Bobby Kid
7/29 - Charlotte, NC @ Bart's Mart w/ Supervertigo, Swae, Cursejar
7/30 - Baltimore, MD @ The Crown w/ Ugly Twin, Benign Impact and Sleepy Sword
Upcoming 1MX London Music Festival 2023 Mixes Top Filipino Music Artists With Hot International Acts
The upcoming 1MX Music Festival will be at Dockyards, London on July 8th! The globetrotting festival brand highlights Asian artists and this year's lineup includes Ben&Ben, Moira, Janine Berdin, Maymay, Yuna, Johnny Orlando and Clara Rosa.
As giant music festivals around the world are fast becoming more identical in look, sound, feel and high-ticket prices, niche music festivals that mostly offer one-day fests of dedicated themes are now growing rapidly in popularity.
“1MX London Music Festival 2023” -- scheduled this July 8, Saturday, at the new outdoor venue Dockyards in East London’s historic Royal Docks –- is one of the ultra-cool smaller festivals that are finding global audiences. A globetrotting festival brand highlighting Asian artists and has travelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Manila, 1MX made its debut in London in 2022 mixing Filipino headliners with U.K.-based Asian music artists. The very encouraging reception led to this year’s return to the city with a top-notch cast to perform live in one of the world’s hottest music venues.
Headlining “1MX London Music Festival 2023” at the Dockyards is the following combustible line-up of exciting Filipino and international artists:
Ben&Ben – This talented folk-pop band from the Philippines has been wowing audiences since 2017 with chart-topping hits like “Kathang Isip” and “Maybe the Night,” to name a few. They were named Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist in the Philippines in 2020 and won numerous awards. With a unique approach to songwriting, all band members of Ben&Ben collaborate on each song’s lyrics and music. They combine electric and acoustic instruments, such as violins and guitars, to create their distinctive sound.
Yuna – This award-winning Pop R&B artist from Kuala Lumpur known for her jazz-inflected style rose to prominence in 2008 with her breakthrough hit, “Deeper Conversation” which won Best Song at the Malaysian equivalent of the Grammys. She has recorded with international music names Jhene Aiko, Usher, and Pink Sweat$, played festivals such as with Lollapalooza, Camp Flog Gnaw, charted in the Billboard U.S R&B charts, performed on popular talk shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Night with Seth Myers, and produced hits that earned raves from big music industry publications.
Moira - This multi-awarded singer-songwriter and the Philippines’ Most Streamed Filipina Artist for six consecutive years has been making it as one of the most successful Filipino singer-songwriters in recent years. She dropped hit after hit to the adoration of millions of fans worldwide. Moira’s achievements continued to soar as she held her first sold-out concert, “Tagpuan,” which featured her hit singles “Malaya” and “Tagpuan.” This year she was able to reach a milestone with more than 1.2 billion streams on Spotify, solidifying her position as the Filipina voice of this generation. Her album “Malaya” was certified 8× Platinum.
Johnny Orlando – Toronto-born singer-songwriter Johnny Orlando is this generation’s rising pop superstar impacting a global music stage. Orlando has amassed over 2 billion streams, and a social media following of over 28 million+ engaged fans worldwide. At 20 years of age, Orlando’s music has generated over 2 billion global streams and acclaim from the likes of Billboard, Variety, Paper, Teen Vogue, and more. Along the way, Orlando garnered nominations for Breakthrough Artist of the Year & Pop Album of the Year at JUNO Awards, as well as three consecutive wins for Best Canadian Act at the MTV European Music Awards.
Janine Berdin – She is a multi-talented Filipino artist who skyrocketed to stardom after winning the grand championship of the popular singing competition, Tawag ng Tanghalan, on It’s Showtime. In 2018, Berdin signed with TNT Records under Star Music, where she released her carrier single “Biyaya,” written by Chochay Magno. Her participation in the TNT All-Star Showdown at the Araneta Coliseum drew massive crowds and fanfare, cementing her status as one of the headlining performers. She also won the Star Music Listeners Choice Award and 4th best song for the Himig Handog 2018 P-Pop Love Songs for her rendition of “Mas Mabuti Pa.” Her success continued as her 2022 single with Adie, “Mahika,” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Philippines Songs chart,
Maymay – She is a Filipina actress, singer, host, and model who won hearts and emerged as Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky 7 Big Winner in 2017. After her TV debut, Maymay signed a recording contract with Star Music and launched her eponymous debut album at a star-studded Skydome event. The album received gold and platinum certifications from the Philippine Association of Record Industry. Maymay is also a fashion icon and an accomplished host. In 2018, she made history as the first Filipina to walk the runway during the Arab Fashion Week strutting clothes by the famous Filipino designer Furne One Amato of Amato Couture in Dubai. Today, Maymay is a rising star in the music industry. She has been nominated in the Best Asia Act category at the 2022 MTV EMA for her hit song “Amakabogera.”
Clara Rosa – Born in the Philippines but raised in the U.K., DJ Clara Rosa’s multi-cultural upbringing birthed a unique blend of musical influences to her sets. Also an instrumentalist and music producer, her sets are characterized by a fusion of genres that include Amapiano, Baile Funk, Dance Funk House, UKG, Jersey Club and Latin Urbano. The sets bring the rhythms and melodies of her cultural roots with the contemporary sounds of the London club scene, creating an electric atmosphere that keeps the dance floor moving.
“1MX is not here to overwhelm you or overload your senses like in giant music festivals; 1MX is a compact Asian music bowl of a festival seasoned with global flavors, served in the right amounts,” said ABS-CBN Global Head of Events Joseph Arnie Garcia, also concurrently ABS-CBN Managing Director for Europe, Middle East and North Africa.
Garcia added: “Our format is straightforward: exciting established and emerging Filipino artists mixed with equally exciting established and emerging international acts. Combine this clear talent showcase with the local cultural offerings of food, drinks, and the like and you have a guaranteed memorable, delightful, connected and more fulfilling one music experience.”
To buy tickets now to 1MX Music Festival in London 2023, visit https://www.seetickets.com/event/1mx-london-2023/dockyards/2627943
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Matisyahu Announces "Live In Brooklyn" Album Out Friday, June 30
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, rapper and alternative rock artist Matisyahu has announced his new live album “Live In Brooklyn” will arrive on Friday, June 30 in conjunction with his birthday.
Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, rapper and alternative rock artist Matisyahu has announced his new live album Live In Brooklyn will arrive on Friday, June 30 in conjunction with his birthday. PRESS HERE to pre-save, and HERE to listen to the album’s lead single, “One Day (Live)” – a fan-favorite whose original version has been streamed over 140 million times on Spotify alone.
Having amassed a global following for his transcendent live show, Live In Brooklyn is the latest achievement in an extraordinary career. The set was recorded at the iconic Brooklyn Bowl New York during Matisyahu’s annual Festival of Light. The release features live renditions of some of his greatest hits including his Billboard Hot 100-charting and alt-radio topping breakthrough single “King Without a Crown,” as well as covers and originals written by his son, Laivy, that they performed together.
Like only the most gifted storytellers, Matisyahu spins the rare kind of stories that simultaneously enlighten, enthrall and expand the audience’s sense of possibility. Known for his skill in blending a shapeshifting collision of reggae, hip-hop, alt rock and boldly inventive pop – all while paying homage to his spirituality and roots in Judaism – the artist’s live shows consistently provide audiences with a dynamic and energetic performance full of life and illumination. With fifteen years under his belt, he’s teamed up with the best improvisational musicians and artists for jam sessions and collaborations, and his long and winding career consists of seven albums including the chart-topping Light, Youth, Spark Seeker, Akeda and Undercurrent.
Matisyahu’s summer tour kicks off Tuesday – for more information on tickets, tour stops (both solo and with G. Love) and more, please visit www.matisyahuworld.com. Full routing can be found below, and $1 for every August ticket sold will be donated to the Last Prisoner Project.
Live In Brooklyn Tracklisting:
1. Not Regular
2. Sunshine
3. Love Born
4. Beauty and the Beast
5. Time of Your Song
6. I Will Be Light
7. Lord Raise
8. King Without a Crown
9. Fake Friends
10. One Day
Summer Tour Dates:
Headline:
June 6 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House
June 9 - Teton Village, WY - Mangy Moose
June 10 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
June 13 - Sacramento, CA - Ace of Spades
June 14 - Ventura, CA - Ventura Music Hall
June 15 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues
June 16 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriets
June 17 - Las Vegas, NV - Area 15 Festival
June 20 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
June 21 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern
June 23 - South Kingston, RI - Oceanmist Beach Bar
June 25 - Marshfield, MA - Levitate Backyard
June 26 - Marshfield, MA - Levitate Backyard
July 1 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks *w/ 311
Co-Headline with G. Love:
Aug 4 - Pelham, TN - The Caverns
Aug 5 - Chesterfield, MO - The Factory
Aug 6 - Madison, WI - The Sylvee
Aug 9 - Waterville, ME - Waterville Opera House
Aug 10 - Woodstock, NY - Bearsville Theater
Aug 11 - North Stonington, CT - Jonathan Edwards Winery
Aug 12 - Canandaigua, NY - Lincoln Hill Farms
Aug 13 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount
Aug 16 - Baltimore, MD - Baltimore Soundstage
Aug 17 - Asheville, NC - Salvage Station
Aug 18 - Manteo, NC - Roanoke Island Festival Park
Aug 19 - Isle of Palms, SC - The Windjammer
Aug 20 - Wilmington, NC - Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Aug 23 - St. Petersburg, FL - Jannus Live
Aug 24 - Fort Myers, FL - The Ranch
Aug 25 - St. Augustine, FL - The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
Connect with Matisyahu: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok
Interview: Manchester, UK Artist/Producer Stefano Ark Talks About His New Song "You Want Me to Hush Hush?"
A huge thanks goes out to Manchester, UK based artist/producer Stefano Ark who connected with Dopecausewesaid and NxtNow Music for an exclusive interview to discuss his new single “You Want Me to Hush Hush?”, his soon to be released EP, and much more.
“I have many different sides to myself with fashion, interests, music genres. I grew up listening to Rnb and Hip Hop but also loved the pop punk/rock era that was big while I was growing up...”
We're blown away by your new single "You Want Me to Hush Hush"?; congratulations on its release. Tell us about your creative process for its production and your songwriting.
Thank you! The creative process for this track was very relaxed in contrast to my other songs for the EP. I did this whole track pretty quick, started making the beat at around 7 and finished vocals for it before midnight. The whole songs idea came about when I was eating dinner and came across the “hush little baby lullaby” sample I had on my computer, I built the instrumental around that and just thought I’d record and not think about writing too much like I normally do, just say what’s on my mind- just respond to the sample and go from there, that’s how the chorus came about and the begging of the first “you want me to hush hush? Hush hush? That lullaby won’t make me blush blush? No blush blush. Genius but still clueless like I’m in a dash dash, dash dash! myself I’ll always bash bash so please hush hush!”
I mixed this with the intent of it sounding ambient and heavy in reverb! Alfred Hitchcock is a big inspiration of mine, because of this I’m a big horror movie fan and draw musical influence from watching horror films; I’m always paying attention to the sounds used in them. The rap verses & hook needed to match the texture of ”hush hush little baby” sample, ambient (mix wise) but my vocal delivery and performance also had to match the sample, so I was sure to perform in a slow, less varied style of delivery.
You mentioned that "You Want Me to Hush Hush?" will be featured on your upcoming EP; what can you tell us about the project, and do you have a title in mind for it?
The EP is titled “‘MARTIAN!”. The project is a full circle moment for me, I recorded a couple of the tracks in 2013 and finished them this present year (2023). “STEFANOS RHAPSODY!” It's one of them and it’s my thoughts in 2013 vs my thoughts currently in 2023 and where I’m at in life- really excited to share that one. My friends who heard the demo back in 2013 still quote the lyrics.
I have many different sides to myself with fashion, interests, music genres. I grew up listening to Rnb and Hip Hop but also loved the pop punk/rock era that was big while I was growing up. I remember heading to my friends house in primary school, we would sit and watch Kerrang the entire day. When I was home my mum played Rnb from the morning until evening, every day. My mum loves music and would play the same music on loop everyday growing up, that fueled my interest also.
The EP will have a blend of different genres but most importantly represent who I am, and what I love the most about music.
Pop Punk & Hip Hop are genres that I loved the most growing up and have had the biggest influence on who I am today.
I’ve experimented with a lot of sub genres over the last year and I’ve been working everyday on the ways I use and adapt my voice, on the EP you’ll hear my voice used in different ways- multiple flows and cadence with my raps and opera inspired singing.
The EP will be out July 13th!
Tell us about the music scene in Manchester for Hip-Hop and whether it is easy to establish a fan based there as an emerging artist.
Manchester has most definitely got an emerging hip hop scene, there’s many talented rappers performing at gigs around the city! I was actually playing some of my material for the EP to a rapper from the city a couple days ago, Pwynter, he’s a good example for the hip hop talent in this city.
The music scene here overall is very unique, with many gifted artists. Developing a fan base here isn’t as difficult as it is in bigger cities like London. Networking & performing its key, social media alone isn’t sufficient.
How did you get started writing lyrics and making beats and who were some artists and/or producers that influenced you musically?
I started songwriting and poetry at age 11 back in 2009; the Michael Jackson “This Is It” album had been released and I listened to the album over & over at the time. There was a second CD in the album which was just his poetry- I really enjoyed that also.
I spent most of my summer indoors watching MJ’s performances, learning to dance from watching him perform. Just in my room for hours, practicing the dance moves he did on his word tours.
I wrote multiple songs daily. I still remember a few of them, I still need to record a couple, they’ve been on repeat in my head since 2009 so they need to see the light of day.
With rap, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj & Busta Rhymes most definitely influence me. What drew me most to them was their theatrical and animated delivery with their flows and also the humour while doing so. Nicki & Kendrick can rap on any beat, regardless of genre and complement the instrumental. That’s what I do my best to do, understand the importance of delivery on different instruments and genres and focus on lyricism, being clever with lyrics and rhyme schemes.
I started making beats in 2013! I studied Music Technology/Acting after high school, I used Logic when studying but Fruity Loops at home. I was 16 at the time and did work enough hours to afford a MacBook; FL studio was my go to when producing at home until I was 18!
I studied Music Technology at university and the first thing I did with my student loan was get a MacBook and Logic Pro X; that was in 2015 and I still use that MacBook sometimes currently.
If you could pick any artist to appear in a remix to "You Want Me to Hush Hush?", who would you select and why?
If I could pick any artist it would be JID, he’s very talented and his cadence is so dope- I can hear him on a track like “You Want Me to Hush Hush?”. I think he would compliment the record nicely.
Connect with Stefano Ark: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify
Tracklib Partners Up With !K7 Music to Offer Music From Strut, Black Fire and More for Sampling
Label group !K7 Music, home to four in-house labels, makes part of its iconic catalog available on Tracklib for sampling. The partnership marks a groundbreaking way to give a new generation of producers access to legally sample and license !K7 Music’s catalog within minutes.
Label group !K7 Music, home to four in-house labels, makes part of its iconic catalog available on Tracklib for sampling. The partnership marks a groundbreaking way to give a new generation of producers access to legally sample and license !K7 Music’s catalog within minutes. The new additions to sampling service Tracklib include music by ‘the godfather of acid jazz’ Brian Auger, leading reissue label Strut Records, the legendary free-spirited ensemble Idris Ackamoor and the Pyramids, and pioneering jazz label Black Fire. More from !K7 Music’s label family including songs from Strut, neo-classical imprint 7K!, and more is planned to be made available to Tracklib soon.
With the availability of selected music from !K7 Music’s roster, Tracklib continues to vastly expand its catalog—which is already more than 100K original songs and exclusive stems deep. “At !K7 Music, we always look for fair and innovative ways to bring new revenue streams for the labels and artists we work with,” says Zac Vibert of !K7 Music. “So Tracklib is an excellent fit to help us in this quest. This partnership will help spread our artists' music to a new audience while opening new creative opportunities to license tracks from the catalogs we represent.” Other recent additions to Tracklib include the widely praised record labels Partisan, Ansonia, Edition Records, Bandai Namco, Sonor Music Editions, and Charly.
“At !K7 Music, we always look for fair and innovative ways to bring new revenue streams for the labels and artists we work with. So Tracklib is an excellent fit to help us in this quest.” — Zac Vibert (!K7)
The artists from !K7 Music’s labels have been, respectively, sampled by the likes of Madlib, Bonobo, Mos Def, Boards Of Canada, Air, KRS-One, Ninja Tune’s founders Matt Black and Jonathan More, J. Cole, and most recently by rapper Logic, among many others. That’s a testament to the relevance of !K7 Music’s ever-consistent label group. Samples from Tracklib, in their turn, have in the last year been used on Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, Nas’ King’s Disease 3, on Brockhampton’s final album The Family, and the Kaytranada-produced single “Drugstore” by IDK, among many other releases.
“Tracklib continues the concept of fairness and innovating ways to do business; to not be trapped in a singular old-style operational capability.” —James ‘Plunky’ Branch (of Oneness of Juju)
A key example of the cultural significance of !K7-represented record labels, is Black Fire, now available on Tracklib. Amidst the spiritual jazz movement and Black Arts Movement of the Sixties and Seventies, the Washington, D.C.-based independent record label truly revolutionized a model of ‘fairness’ towards its artists. The label follows in the footsteps of other influential Black-owned labels like Strata-East and Tribe. “Fairness was one of our creeds,” explains James ‘Plunky’ Branch, co-founder of Black Fire and the pioneering spiritual jazz-funk group Oneness of Juju. “So the idea of Tracklib is exciting to continue that process. Because it continues the concept of fairness and innovating ways to do business; to not be trapped in a singular old-style operational capability.” Black Fire was truly ahead of its time and paved the way for the independently-minded musical landscape as we know it today.
“When you affect people like J Dilla, Kanye West, KRS-One, or J. Cole—that speaks loudly!,” adds Plunky, who sees the art of sampling as an extension of his work with Black Fire: "I see the rhythm aspect of sampling as an extension of what we learn from traditional rhythms from Africa, Cuba, Brazil… The way those rhythms are constructed, beat by beat, is not too dissimilar from what people do when they sample or take a piece of the rhythm to create something new. Sampling gets at the heart of that."
[Read the exclusive interview with James ‘Plunky’ Branch here — www.tracklib.com/blog/black-fire-oneness-of-juju-jdilla-samples
About Tracklib
Tracklib is a game-changing music tech company with a catalog of over 100,000 all-original recordings that gives music creators access to legally sample and license music in minutes. By radically simplifying music licensing, the platform unlocks creative opportunities for all the world’s music creators, furthers sampling as an art form, and injects new revenue into the music industry.
Tracklib’s catalog consists of over 100K all-original recordings from over 400 record labels and publishers around the world. The catalog includes everything from Isaac Hayes to Mozart and jazz artists Bob James, whose music has been sampled in thousands of songs. Samples from Tracklib have been used in major songs from artists like Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Phantogram, Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Wayne, DJ Khaled, Kaytranada, Nas, Mount Kimbie, and BROCKHAMPTON.
Tracklib is the world’s first and only digital service for clearing samples. The platform finally solves a huge problem in the music industry and levels the playing field by making sample clearance accessible and affordable for anyone.
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Austin Indie-Punk Outfit Big Loser Release Their New EP "Left On Delmar Drive"
Austin indie-punk outfit Big Loser have just released their new EP “Left On Delmar Drive”. The four tracks that make up “Left On Delmar Drive” have a sense of playfulness despite the fact that the lyrical content is all about a recent and bitter break up.
Austin indie-punk outfit Big Loser have just released their new EP “Left On Delmar Drive”. Fronted by Chase Spruiell, Big Loser writes anthemic indie-rock songs with a tinge of punk influence that lift Chase's wonderfully snarky and self-deprecating lyrics.
The four tracks that make up “Left On Delmar Drive” have a sense of playfulness despite the fact that the lyrical content is all about a recent and bitter break up. "Running at just over the ten-minute mark, you can whack this four tracker on repeat and let these indie pop gems really sink in." - Maximum Volume Music.
Tokyo Artist/Producer Fox Spirit Unveils His Brand New Album "Kegare"
Tokyo based artist and producer Fox Spirit has just released his album entitled “Kegare”. “Kegare” is an unfiltered view of Tokyo from a bicultural individual who sees the city from within and from the west.
Belonging to the "lost generation" of Hip Hop, Atsu Nakayama began recording music as Fox Spirit in 2020 during his studies in Liverpool. Born in Philadelphia, and raised in Tokyo, Fox Spirit wandered the earth as a foreigner to all lands, trying to find peace in an ever-changing environment. Being the same age as the late XXXTENTACION and Juice WRLD, two voices of his generation, Fox Spirit carries their legacy by embodying the angst mood and depressive tendencies of said lost generation.
Influenced by the messages of Nas and Kendrick Lamar, Fox Spirit spills the struggles of living in Tokyo, a spiritual metropolis, and the anxious future that awaits.
Fox Spirit’s motto has two folds: “Embrace and Endorse all Emotions” and “i am here for u.” Fox’s music is an attempt to save humanity from the tiring, confusing, and unfair world, hoping his music can save those in desperation. However, Fox Spirit’s purpose is not to drag people out of the real world to find momentary peace in fantasy, rather it is to provide solid ground for people within the harsh reality.
Embracing the lack of national identity, the alienation Atsu feels amongst all countries is like a shape-shifting fox pretending to be human. But through interactions with people from all over the world, Atsu ultimately sees no difference between nations. “We are all unique, but all one in the same. The ultimate goal is to unite all people across the world and welcome the surface-level differences with his music.”
A total of 13 songs were written in the span of two years after Fox’s return to Japan. Kegare is an unfiltered view of Tokyo from a bicultural individual who sees the city from within and from the west. Speaking about his background Atsu says,
“Originally born in Philadelphia, US, I first came to Tokyo early in my life due to family circumstances. I spend my entire childhood there. Despite being Japanese, I always struggled to fit in with Japan. It was always a mystery for me as well to know why that was the case. There was a sense of awkwardness when talking honestly or kindly to others. There was a hint of not fitting in with others for caring for another. All these positive attributes seemed to fall flat.
After graduating high school, I spent the next four years in Liverpool to immerse myself in the city where the Beatles are from. For the first time, I found true comfort, where all aforementioned qualities of myself were felt appreciated.
Though there were struggles that come with being a foreigner — cultural dissonance and racism — I found true friendship and true love during the years spent in the west.
The lingering mystery of why my positive attributes felt unappreciated started to become clearer:
1) People in Japan prioritize society first. Individuality second.
2) Therefore, conforming is the basis. Standing out (negatively or positively) is a disturbance.
Though it did not matter anymore for I was no longer in Japan. That was until the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
All plans being back to blank, there was not much choice but to return “home,” while being fully aware that it was somewhere I never wished to be. Hating everything and everyone, I became a hikikomori. A hermit withdrawing from all social interactions. Never leaving home and doing nothing.
That was until I finally started reading. One of which was Kojiki, an old sacred text from Shinto. The deities Susano, Amaterasu, and Tsukuyomi were born while Izanagi cleansed himself from kegare. The term intrigued me and after reading more, I found that “kegare” is a Japanese concept that translates to defilement, similar to the concept of sin. Death, disease, sex, are examples that contribute to kegare. After reading about the discrimination towards Burakumin due to “kegare,” I was appalled by how much this value system holds weight in this society.
The whole concept infuriated me. Throughout my life in this city, I have been defiled for being myself. In fact, I claim this whole city is defiled for being disingenuous. In reality, Japan does not prioritize society at all. Like anywhere in the world, all it comes down to is themselves and standing on a higher pedestal.
My ambition is to be a disturbance in hopes for the city to break down and rebuild itself for real kindness to prevail.”
Listen to “Kegare” right now, stream it on your preferred music service and connect with Fox Spirit on his social media.
Ab-Soul to Guest Lecture Pendulum Ink's Next Online Class
Grammy-nominated emcee Ab-Soul is bringing his expertise to Pendulum Ink for an exclusive online class on May 24th, 2023 at 7 PM EST. The TDE artist is known for his unique flow, emotion, and transcendent artistry that appeals to fans of all generations.
Grammy-nominated emcee Ab-Soul is bringing his expertise to Pendulum Ink for an exclusive online class on May 24th, 2023 at 7 PM EST. The TDE artist is known for his unique flow, emotion, and transcendent artistry that appeals to fans of all generations. Participants will have the rare opportunity to learn Ab-Soul's approach to writing songs, techniques, and how he has been able to create a balance between Golden Era fans and contemporary fans. Ab-Soul has proven himself to be one of the most talented and innovative artists of our time, with his influence on the Hip-Hop industry recognized through his Grammy nomination for his performance on Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s album titled The Heist. His most recent album Herbert released in 2022, has been widely acclaimed for its depth and complexity, and showcases his range as an artist.
Participants will have the chance to learn from one of the most influential figures in the Hip Hop industry as Ab-Soul shares his writing process, creative insights, and the elements that have made him a transcendent artist. Ten lucky participants will also have the opportunity to ask Ab-Soul a question about his approach to writing songs, making this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Hip Hop fans and aspiring artists.
Access to the online class can be purchased at www.pendulumink.com, and interested parties can also contact info@pendulumink.com or call 917-569-5411 for more information.
Australian Born Khmer/Viet Producer Maggie Tra Shares Her New EP "Temporary Feelings", With Phan Thuỷ
Australian born Khmer/Viet producer Maggie Tra releases an ambient floating experimental EP “Temporary Feelings” with Vietnamese artist Phan Thuỷ. The EP sees Phan Thuỷ creating a healing narrative playing the đàn tỳ bà, alongside Maggie Tra’s floating production.
Australian born Khmer/Viet producer Maggie Tra releases an ambient floating experimental EP “Temporary Feelings” with Vietnamese artist Phan Thuỷ.
After the success of their first collaboration together in 2021 on ‘Broken Rice,’ the two artists’ decided to work together again on a new EP.
The EP sees Phan Thuỷ creating a healing narrative playing the đàn tỳ bà, alongside Maggie Tra’s floating production. The 4-track EP bridges modern electronic music with traditional sounds to bring generations together through gentle sounds.
On the single, Maggie said, “Temporary Feelings’ is a meditative healing EP that aims to bring listeners into a peaceful space. Sometimes we just get caught up in life, I hope this EP allows people to slow down and enjoy the sounds”.
Released via SYS Sister Sounds Label, the single ‘Gentle Intentions’, off the EP, has been played on NTS Radio, Triple RRR and FBi Radio.
Listen to “Temporary Feelings” on Bandcamp
Connect with Maggie Tra: Facebook
Rakim and Grand Puba Kick Off Salaam Remi’s “Midnight At MuseZeuM” Concert Series in Miami
Following Rakim & Grand Puba’s concert series launch in Miami, attendees of this week’s Salaam Remi’s MuseZeuM Pop UP event will see a special NYC unveiling. The MuseZeuM Pop UP will be open to the public: Monday May 1st - Sunday May 7th 11am -9pm.
On Saturday, April 22nd, GRAMMY award-winning producer Salaam Remi launched his historic concert series Midnight at MuseZeuM inspired by Remi’s newest creative venture MuseZeuM.
The event took place in the legendary Miami Beach Bandshell in Miami. Midnight At MuseZeuM had Grand Puba alongside legendary emcee Rakim.
Limited edition merchandise of renowned artists, all created by Remi himself in collaboration with other artists and photographers.
Now Remi is back in NYC with a special MuseZeuM Pop Up to unveil the 1of1 Rakim Artwork piece and the 1 of 100 Limited Edition Rakim hoodies. During the first installment, attendees got a chance to see pieces of the collection curated and created by Remi himself which included Bob Marley, Nas, Marvin Gaye, Slick Rick, Fab 5 Freddy, Amy Winehouse, Celia Cruz, Dennis Brown, and more.
Attendees of this week's popup will see a special NYC unveiling. The MuseZeuM Pop UP will be open to the public: Monday May 1st - Sunday May 7th 11am -9pm.
A special tastemakers event will be on Thursday May 4th, 7-10pm at Legacy NYC. Beverages will be provided by JADE champagne. RSVP HERE.
The next installment of Midnight at MuseZeuM will be held on June 10th with Big Daddy Kane.
K.Flay Announces Headline Tour and Releases Her New Single/Video "Raw Raw"
LA based multi-platinum two-time GRAMMY-Award nominated artist K.Flay has released her new single/video “Raw Raw”. The release comes with news of a UK and European autumn headline tour where K.Flay will perform in London, Manchester, Berlin, Paris, Vienna and beyond.
LA based multi-platinum two-time GRAMMY-Award nominated artist K.Flay has released her new single ‘Raw Raw’. The song is her first new music of 2023 and first since confirming that she has gone completely deaf in her right ear. ‘Raw Raw’ is accompanied by the official music video which offers a psychologically chilling visual that taps into the disorienting effects of her real-life physical disability.
Regarding the single K.Flay says, “‘Raw Raw’ is the start of my next chapter. After losing half my hearing last fall, I was faced with a sudden and intense episode of fear and vulnerability. Like, could I even make music again? Once I got into my recovery and started writing and recording, I knew that I could. And what I wanted to create was music that felt properly rock but also properly future oriented. Uninhibited and different.
“With ‘Raw Raw’ I wanted to capture what vulnerability really feels like. Outwardly it might seem tender, but on the inside it’s messy and bloody and somewhat terrifying. It’s a chainsaw buzzing at your throat.
The new single is her second for new label GIANT Music and the first from a new full-length studio album coming autumn 2023. The video was directed by Griffin Olis (Nicki Minaj, The Aces, Ozuna) and the song was produced by K.Flay, Jason Suwito (Imagine Dragons, COIN, Sir Sly) and Brad Hale (Now Now).
‘Raw Raw’ comes with news of a UK and European autumn headline tour where K.Flay will perform in London, Manchester, Berlin, Paris, Vienna and beyond. It follows a massive US Spring/Summer co-headline tour with grandson kicking off in May.
News of the live shows is welcome for fans who learned via Instagram on September 8th 2022 that K.Flay was losing her hearing due to a rare condition called SSNHL (Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss) and Labyrinthitis and had to cancel her fall tour plans to deal with the medical emergency.
Always vocal about her personal struggles, K.Flay has shared her journey trying to restore and ultimately learning how to accept and live with her disability. She spoke at length in December with NME about her sudden and unexpected hearing loss, her own mental health, her sobriety, her 2021 breakup with her partner, the death of her father at 14 and more. As part of the interview she talks about the need for inner strength to help get you through the tough times, “For me, there are those moments when you are reconnected with your own power and confidence and you really have to celebrate them because we don’t always feel that way…”
Originally from Illinois, K.Flay, born Kristine Flaherty, started rapping and writing songs on a lark while attending Stanford University, and soon began releasing her self-produced mixtapes. Not long after the arrival of Every Where Is Some Where (her major-label debut), she took her kinetic live set to arenas around the world as support for Imagine Dragons, in addition to earning her GRAMMY nominations in the categories of Best Rock Song (for ‘Blood in the Cut’) and Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical.
Through the years, she’s also brought her genre-bending sensibilities to an eclectic mix of collaborations, working with everyone from Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda to Louis the Child to skate-punk bands like FIDLAR and Dune Rats. But despite that deliberate shapeshifting, K.Flay’s output remains rooted in her undeniable lyrical skills, an element she attributes to her innate love of language and its infinite possibilities.
With more than 1 BILLION streams and 100K+ tickets sold, K.Flay continues to forge her own path as a songwriter, producer and singer. Keep an eye out for news of her new album and in the meantime, listen to her latest single ‘Raw Raw’, watch the official music video and catch her on tour this year – UK & European dates are below:
UK / EU Tour Dates
Sept 20 @ Hybrydy in Warsaw, Poland
Sept 22 @ Reeperbahn Festival in Hamburg, Germany
Sept 23 @ Melkweg MAX in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sept 25 @ Meetfactory in Prague, Czech Republic
Sept 26 @ Luxor in Cologne, Germany
Sept 28 @ Flex in Vienna, Austria
Sept 29 @ Heimathafen in Berlin, Germany
Oct 2 @ Gorilla in Manchester, UK
Oct 3 @ Brixton Electric in London, UK
Interview: Fredericton, NB Rap Artist Ms.Thomas Talks About Her Latest Track "Bad Habits"
Dopecausewesaid and NxtNow Music connected with Fredericton, NB based rap artist Ms.Thomas for an exclusive interview to discuss her brand new song “Bad Habits”, featuring Aaron Pond, and much more.
“I am on a personal health and well-being journey. My plans are to release a track once a week while I’m on a mini mental health leave. This project is called ‘Sober & Medicated’.”
Congratulations on the release of your new song "Bad Habits", which features Aaron Pond; how did you two initially connect with each other and have you collaborated on other material before?
Thank you, Aaron is such a talented artist located in my city, Fredericton, NB. We had met through a common group of hip-hop artists in the city. He and I share some similarities in the sense that we are both parents to young children and at the time when I had wrote “Bad Habits”, I thought it would be cool to diversity the acoustic track with a male rap vocal.
It couldn’t just be anyone, it had to be someone who could relate to the challenges one faces with mental health and raising children. Aaron’s devotion to his daughter and step daughter is beautiful. He is truly a great role model.
It was a no brainer that he would be perfect for this track. He really captured the emotion of the track and it turned out great!
Tell us about you and Aaron's creative process for the development of the "Bad Habits" song; what inspired your lyrics, and also, who produced it?
I had written the chorus and my verse a while back. I had this empty verse and didn’t know which direction to go. I sent the track over to Aaron and he instantly said yes to the collaboration. I am truly grateful!
The track was then completed at Higher Vibrations Studio and his verse at Raw Heart Records, both located in Fredericton, NB.
Can we expect a music video for "Bad Habits" to follow, and will it be appearing on an upcoming EP or album?
I don’t think there will be a video for this track, mainly due to lack of funding, but never say never! I have applied for a couple grants. We shall see if I get selected.
This track will remain as a single on all streaming platforms.
How would you describe the music scene in Fredericton specifically, and New Brunswick, overall? Would you say that it is easy to build a fanbase there for emerging artists?
Fredericton is a hip-hop hub! We are a growing community filled with talent! Definitely underrated if you ask me!
The hardest part about being in hip-hop is building a local fan base. As artists we all support each other, the challenges is getting an audience out to shows. The demographic here tends to be more live bands in the soft rock & folk genre. The music scene is thriving, but with hip-hop, it remains more of an underground scene. It is growing!
With "Bad Habits" now released, what are some of your goals musically for the rest of 2023?
I am on a personal health and well-being journey. My plans are to release a track once a week while I’m on a mini mental health leave. This project is called ‘Sober & Medicated’. It’s really just a project to place my restless energy while I quit cannabis and alcohol consumption.
I will be releasing 1.30 to 2min tracks each week based on the emotions and thoughts I have throughout this journey. The first track was released April 19th called ‘People Pleasure’. There is a mini visual video out on my social platforms and YouTube. Once the project is complete, my intention is to release an EP with all the tracks.
If you had to pick one song from your catalog as the best introduction for a new listener to your music, which one would you select, and why?
Definitely head over to my artist page on any streaming service, I would recommend ‘Woah’ a collaboration I did with Michael J Foxx, a rapper from NYC/Moncton. My second suggestion would be ‘Trust Somebody’ an afrovibe track featuring Sasky Mail from Toronto. It is a great one!
Connect with Ms.Thomas: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook
Interview: DialeInfinity Discusses His New Single/Video "Sabbath" and Occult Rap
Dopecausewesaid and NxtNow Music connected with talented artist and producer DialeInfinity for an exclusive interview to talk about his self-directed music video for “Sabbath”, Occult Rap, and much more.
“There’s a few rappers with elements of the occult incorporated into their artistry (Ghostemane, Daylyt, RZA), but to me specifically I think it deals in seeing the songs you write as a ritual rather than just a track.”
Congratulations on the release of your new song "Sabbath", as well as its music video. What inspired your lyrics and what was your creative process overall from start to finish?
Thank you. I try to make everything I write down to the word as intricate as possible, with double and triple entendres being a favorite of mine. My writing process is very unorthodox, as some songs have taken me months to perfect ("Amaru" from my project “Moksha” for example).
Between directing the video, and making the beat, I wanted to exercise my lyricism and rapping ability's dominance over other lyricists, while voicing my frustrations with the world around me in my own way.
Is "Sabbath" the first visual that you've directed? Would you say that your vision creatively was able to be fulfilled in the clip's final product?
I've directed all my videos to date, this being my videos for my single "Dark Matter" & "Joss" from my project “Four Corners”. I think I was definitely able to convey a story of being in control of my own reality and still managing an occult edge although not having a nice label budget like others.
Tell us about how you got started as an artist and producer; and how would you define "Occult Rap"?
I've always been a writer; I've been writing poetry since elementary school, and when I got my first good laptop in high school (specifically freshman year) I started producing with a demo copy of FL until I saved enough to actually buy it.
I remember my first introduction to rap being 36 Chambers from the Wu-Tang Clan and Lupe Fiasco (Who's one of my top 5 favorite artists ever), so I've always had a knack for lyricism and producing.
There's a few rappers with elements of the occult incorporated into their artistry (Ghostemane, Daylyt, RZA), but to me specifically I think it deals in seeing the songs you write as a ritual rather than just a track. I grew up surrounded by sigils and witchcraft so it's only right I deliver it in my music, in an unadulterated and original way.
If you could collaborate with any artist on a remix to "Sabbath", who would you select?
If I could collab with anyone, it'd be Scarlxrd, Night Lovell or Bones since those are three of my favorite rappers and fit the style of "Sabbath". I'd feel pretty complete with the rapping side of my artistry if I could do a song or project with any of them, or produce for them (vice versa with Night Lovell).
With "Sabbath" now unveiled, what's next for you musically? Will the track be featured on an upcoming project this year?
I've been working on a new sound that I'm hoping to have perfected before the end of 2023 and unveiled on a new project. "Sabbath" was meant to be a single as I've had the beat done for the song for a while.
I hope that as I grow as an artist and in stature that I can maintain the authenticity I started with, while constantly evolving. I don't see anyone else doing exactly what I'm doing, and I feel like I can offer something new to Hip-Hop, especially given how popular and instrumental it is in the affairs of the world today and probably tomorrow.
Connect with DialeInfinity on: Website | Instagram | Twitter
Oregon Alt-Pop Trio We Three Announce Brand New Album "Love Me" and Headline Tour
Oregon alt-pop trio We Three have announced their brand new album “Love Me”, out July 21st via Palawan Productions. Alongside the announcement of their eagerly awaited fourth album, the band have also announced headline tour dates for 2023.
Oregon alt-pop trio We Three have announced their brand new album Love Me, out July 21st via Palawan Productions. Alongside the announcement of their eagerly awaited fourth album, the band have also announced headline tour dates for 2023.
The band will play eight dates across the UK and Ireland, starting at Newcastle Riverside on October 22nd and finishing at The Academy, Dublin on November 1st. The tour will include a London headline show at KOKO on October 30th. Tickets went on sale 19th April via https://www.wethreemusic.com/
Love Me is the richest, rawest and hardest-hitting work yet from the Humlie sibling trio – Manny (vocals, guitar), Bethany (bass) and Joshua (drums). The first taste of the record is the vulnerable lead single ‘In Therapy’, which upon its release in March proved an instant hit with fans and has achieved over a million streams.
The acoustic-led pop ballad finds frontman Manny admittedly singing, "I'm a jealous little piece of shit," after telling us that he saw The 1975 live and couldn't help wondering whether his partner liked Matty Healy more than him, inspiring Manny to look inward and address his insecurities. ‘In Therapy’ is a snapshot of the frank and intense themes explored in Love Me.
The devastating opening track ‘Hell As Well’ sees Manny confront the biblical abuse he experienced as a child raised according to the strict code of Evangelical Christianity. "Even as a 10-year-old, I didn't understand why I was being told that women weren't allowed to speak in that community – and I still don't understand that now," he says. ‘Hell As Well’ is firmly rooted in Manny's own experience of the church, but also contains lyrics that reference the sexual molestation suffered by one of his peers.
"That isn't my story, but it felt important to include it in the song even though I was a little scared to do so," he says. "If you feel uncomfortable listening to this song, that because it is uncomfortable. And if people don't like it for that reason, I can live with it."
Love Me is also packed with big-hearted pop songs that will provoke similarly strong reactions. ‘If I Loved A Boy’ is inspired by the upbringing that Manny is still grappling with, one he describes as "very religious and very loving – as long as you fit the mould". He says of its unflinching lyrics: "It's almost me doing my 10-year-old self a favour by asking all the questions I wanted to ask back then. Like, would you still love me if I loved a boy? Would you still love me if I didn't enjoy being married? I hope it's an anthem for everyone out there who didn't get to ask those questions or asked them and didn't get the answers they needed."
The album title might be a small phrase, but it gives huge insight into the records themes. "There are love songs on the album, but none of them are a perfectly happy love song," says Manny.
‘Love Me In A Circle’, on which Manny pleadingly sings "just love me, love me, love me, love me, love me...", is very much a case in point. "I wrote that section of the song after I had been drinking a bit and felt ready to try something different," he recalls. "The next day, I thought it was going to sound too crazy, but even sober me was like: 'There's something about this, because that sense of desperation was coming across.' And that is an important theme on this record.
"You know you shouldn't be begging for love in that way, but it's like you can't see past that in your moment of desperation," he says. "It was actually Bethany who first suggested that we should call the album Love Me. And I was like, 'That's so cool, because "love me" can be taken in so many different ways.' Like, are you saying you should love me? Or is it more of a question – like, 'do you love me?'"
There is a deep sense of togetherness running intrinsically throughout both the band and their audience. We Three have built a passionate global fanbase with their anthemic, emotive and life-affirming songs: they have over a million TikTok followers, an audience they cultivated during the pandemic, and their music has received more than 250 million streams. Forever prompting complete honesty, their music has helped the lives of many and the new album Love Me is set to capture the hearts of millions more.
UK & IRELAND 2023 HEADLINE TOUR DATES
22/10 – Newcastle, Riverside
24/10 – Glasgow, St. Luke’s
25/10 – Edinburgh, La Belle Angele
26/10 – Manchester, Academy 2
28/10 – Birmingham, O2 Institute 2
29/10 – Brighton, Concorde 2
30/10 – London, KOKO
01/11 – Dublin, The Academy