Dal 2020 This Is Pop? è anche un blog musicale che tiene d’occhio i nuovi artisti e riscopre gemme preziose dal passato.
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Since 2020 This Is Pop? is also a music blog that keeps an eye on new artists and rediscovers precious gems from the past.
Song of the Day: Goat – Under No Nation
The question we asked on a regularly is “when is there gonna to be another Goat album?”. Well that wait is finally over! The band have just announced a brand new 10 track album called ‘Oh Death’ which is being released on 21 October. The first single to be released from the album is theContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Goat – Under No Nation”
Song of the Day: Sudan Archives – Selfish Soul
Singer, composer, violinist and producer, Sudan Archives is among the most interesting realities of the current music scene. Its unique and distinctive sound blends elements of R&B on the violin, African sounds with elements of experimental electronics and funk. Two years after ‘Athena’, the debut album, Sudan Archives is ready to return with ‘Natural BrownContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Sudan Archives – Selfish Soul”
Song of the Day: Jamie Xx – Kill Dem
Jamie Xx returns after Let’s Do It Again with the new single Kill Dem, which is today presented as “Hottest Record In The World” by Clara Amfo on BBC Radio 1. The piece was created with Notting Hill Carnival in mind. and it’s inspired by the party energy and soundsystems Jamie has heard there sinceContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Jamie Xx – Kill Dem”
Song of the Day: Algiers – Bite Back
‘Bite Back’ is the first new music from Algiers – the four-piece of Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan, Lee Tesche and Matt Tong – since their critically acclaimed third album There Is No Year in 2020. The band will make their UK and European live return in early 2023, with a run of headline datesContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Algiers – Bite Back”
Song of the Day: Verdena – Chaise Longue
Verdena were born in 1995 thanks to Alberto Ferrari (vocals, guitar), his brother Luca (drums) and Roberta Sammarelli. In September 1999 their debut album, Valvonauta, produced by Giorgio Canali, was released to inaugurate the recording contract with Black Out / Universal. In 2001 the EP Spaceman was released, followed by the second album Solo unContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Verdena – Chaise Longue”
Song of the Day: Golden Features – Vigil
Acclaimed Australian electronic producer Golden Features (AKA Tom Stell) returns with his second single of the year ‘Vigil’, out now via Foreign Family Collective / Warner Music Australia. A dark and meddlesome addition to Golden Features’ catalog, ‘Vigil’ is riddled with fluttering percussive accents, ominous vocals, and thumping basslines. Weaving his tale of sleep deprivationContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Golden Features – Vigil”
Song of the Day: Biig Piig – Kerosene
‘Fun’ has been Biig Piig’s first new material of 2022, and the mark of a new chapter in her life between Los Angeles and London. After the pandemic shut down Live, the nomadic singer and songwriter burst back onto the stage with a massive Glass Animals tour, dates with Jungle, and her first US tourContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Biig Piig – Kerosene”
Song of the Day: Sorry – Key to the City
London once again features as a prominent character on Sorry’s second studio album, Anywhere But Here. ’If our first version of London in 925 was innocent and fresh-faced, then this is rougher around the edges. It’s a much more haggard place,’ Louis says. Earwigged conversations, text messages, snatched speech recorded underground; the city’s discarded words fed into theContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Sorry – Key to the City”
Song of the Day: Tamino – Fascination
The Belgian musician of Egyptian origin Tamino revealed the details of his second album Sahar, due out September 23 on Communion Records. Grandson of one of the most beloved Egyptian singers and actors, Tamino does not hide his ancestry and explores the folk and rock traditions of Europe and the Middle East, for a newContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Tamino – Fascination”
Song of the Day: Waeve – Can I Call You
The Waeve – composed of Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall – announced the release of their eponymous debut album, out 3rd February 2023 on Transgressive Records. First single ‘Can I Call You’ is available now. The video is directed by David J. East, the first in a series of videos he’s conceived with the band for this project. Produced by The Waeve and James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Florence & The Machine,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Waeve – Can I Call You”
Song of the Day: Tyga, Jhenè Aiko, Pop Smoke – Sunshine
Tyga is a protagonist of the international hip hop scene, always at the center of the scene for 15 years and now back to the rescue with a single recorded with the feat. by soul star Jhene Aiko and with a verse from the late Pop Smoke. ‘Sunshine’ comes a short distance from the hitContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Tyga, Jhenè Aiko, Pop Smoke – Sunshine”
Song of the Day: Jesse Tabish – Keep You Right
Jesse Tabish, the frontman and creative lynchpin of Oklahoma’s Other Lives steps out on his own with Cowboy Ballads Part 1. This glorious solo debut is as epic as it is intimate, the ten songs and four instrumentals distinguished by the same sweeping, cinematic arrangements and haunting, wistful melodies that typify the band’s catalogue, but with a rawer edgeContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Jesse Tabish – Keep You Right”
Song of the Day: Phoenix – Tonight (feat. Ezra Koenig)
Acclaimed Grammy-winning French band Phoenix announced their new album Alpha Zulu out November 4, 2022 via Loyaute / Glassnote Records. Produced by the band itself and recorded at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, which is located inside the Louvre Palace, Alpha Zulu is all that the Phoenix do best: captivating and casual melodiesContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Phoenix – Tonight (feat. Ezra Koenig)”
Song of the Day: Arctic Monkeys – There’d Better Be A Mirrorball
Arctic Monkeys are returning with a new album which will be released on Friday 21st October, titled “The Car”. The band’s seventh studio album consists of 10 tracks with lyrics by frontman Alex Turner and produced by James Ford. “The Car” was recorded between the Butley Priory monastery in Suffolk, RAK Studios in London andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Arctic Monkeys – There’d Better Be A Mirrorball”
Song of the Day: Björk – Atopos
Five years after ‘Utopia’, the extraordinary Icelandic artist announces the release of ‘Fossora’, the tenth studio album coming on September 30th, and releases ‘Atopos’, the first single, written in collaboration with Gabber Modus Operandi, the Indonesian duo composed of Kas and Ican ranging from punk to hardcore, from electronics to noise. The beautiful video ofContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Björk – Atopos”
Song of the Day: R.Y.F. – Everything Burns (Matteo Vallicelli Rmx)
Everything Burns is the title track to the recent album by R.Y.F., stage name of the songwriter and musician Francesca Morello, released in September 2021 by Bronson Recordings, driven by the last singles Cassandra (with video with Silvia Calderoni), Normal Is Boring ( feat. So Beast), Not Going Anywhere and Don’t Panic. Everything Burns markedContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: R.Y.F. – Everything Burns (Matteo Vallicelli Rmx)”
Song of the Day: Iceage – All the Junk on the Outskirts
Iceage are one of the best independent bands in circulation, able like few others to revive the immortal sound that between the 80s and 90s gave us great records of Husker Du, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr. and Pavement. The ‘Shake the Feeling …’ collection includes music composed during the sessions of ‘Plowing Into the FieldContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Iceage – All the Junk on the Outskirts”
Song of the Day: Hope Tala – Leave It On the Dancefloor
The boldest personalities exert the biggest impact. A clever west Londoner whose passions run the gamut from classic literature to nineties flicks, Hope Tala immediately asserts herself as a bold presence. Twisting up turn-of-the-century R&B with Bossa Nova bliss, the UK singer, songwriter, and multi- instrumentalist daydreams about girls who aren’t afraid of fistfights, tacklesContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Hope Tala – Leave It On the Dancefloor”
Song of the Day: Melby – Music Should Feel
Stockholm four-piece Melby is the band that made us say “they’re so good we have to start a label, the world needs to hear this (and we need to sign them before anyone else does)”. Together with Steve Buscemi’s Dreamy Eyes they have been with us since the start and have continued to grow sinceContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Melby – Music Should Feel”
Song of the Day: Dumb – Pull Me Up
Dumb had a classic start as a DIY outfit back in 2015, playing their first shows in the dining room of a tear-down in east Vancouver. The four band members, Franco Rossino, Shelby Vredik, Pipe Morelli, and Nick Short, were all part of a larger group of friends that jammed and partied together often. SevenContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Dumb – Pull Me Up”
Song of the Day: 7ebra – If I Ask Her
7ebra are a new duo consisting of 25-year-old twin sisters from Malmö, who grew up playing music together. Inez plays electric guitar and sings, Ella plays a keyboard, organ and Mellotron – whilst manually playing drum samples with her feet – as they both sing haunting harmonies in a way that only twins can. BeautifulContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: 7ebra – If I Ask Her”
Song of the Day: Beach Vacation – All For Me
Beach Vacation from Seattle started out as a high school band that formed after playing together at a talent show. After getting international recognition while the band members were just 16-17, their first EP was released on CD’s/Vinyls in the UK, Japan, and US. They are set to release their debut album “I Fell Apart”Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Beach Vacation – All For Me”
Song of the Day: Phoebe Go – Hey
Australian artist, Phoebe Go, shares the announcement of her debut EP Player, out October 28th, with new single “Hey.” After the success of her high-school band, Snakadaktal, catapulted her into the music industry at the budding age of 15, Phoebe was just a kid. Now, with 10 more years of experience and another exceptional project,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Phoebe Go – Hey”
Song of the Day: Daniela Lalita – No Para
Daniela Lalita announced the details of her debut EP Trececerotres, due out September 16th on Young. A direct reference to the apartment – 1303 – in Peru where Lalita grew up with her mother and grandmother, Trececerotres is rooted in magic, ritual, healing and the matrilineal relationship. The five-song EP features previously released single “TeníaContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Daniela Lalita – No Para”
Song of the Day: National – Weird Goodbyes (feat. Bon Iver)
The National have been playing a number of new songs live since returning to the road in May 2022, and now, the group releases one of them as a new single through 4AD, ‘Weird Goodbyes,’ feat. Bon Iver. The single continues the tradition of Justin Vernon’s collaborations with the band in the studio and onContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: National – Weird Goodbyes (feat. Bon Iver)”
Song of the Day: Rhinestone Pickup Truck – Sinking
Rhinestone Pickup Truck is the work of Applachian singer-songwriter Tristen Colby, a self-described glitter grunge project that originally started out as a way to pass the time with home recordings but soon grew into something much more. After a series of releases since mid 2020, Rhinestone Pickup Truck has now signed with Stockholm, Sweden based indie label PNKSLMContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Rhinestone Pickup Truck – Sinking”
Song of the Day: Turin Brakes – Isolation
21 years after their debut, Turin Brakes are back on the music scene with an eagerly awaited comeback, ‘Wide-Eyed Nowhere’, the new album arriving on September 16 on the Cooking Vinyl label. Ninth studio work, the record, despite the turmoil of the years, shows an optimistic attitude of the band: recorded at the Twin PalmsContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Turin Brakes – Isolation”
Song of the Day: Automatic – Automaton
Automatic’s second album Excess rides the imaginary edge where the ‘70s underground met the corporate culture of the ‘80s – or, as the band puts it, “That fleeting moment when what was once cool quickly turned and became mainstream, all for the sake of consumerism.” Using this point in time as a lens through which to viewContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Automatic – Automaton”
Song of the Day: Splint – Military Procedures
Creating no small buzz around Manchester over the last year, but accelerated further with a line-up change at the turn of the year, Splint have been picked up by Nice Swan Records for their first release. Military Procedure is released on the talked about label that brought you Opus Kink, Courting, English Teacher and more today. Initially formed around theContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Splint – Military Procedures”
Song of the Day: Kasabian – Stargazr
‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria’ is the seventh album by Kasabian and first without singer and founding member Tom Meighan. Guitarist Serge Pizzorno feels that this album, more than any of their previous work, sounds like one cohesive album rather than a collection of tracks. The album has their rock ‘n’ roll swagger front and centre andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Kasabian – Stargazr”
Song of the Day: Pixies – Vault of Heaven
The iconic Pixies forged an influential path for alt-rock during their first era, while their post 2004 reunion has seen them alchemize more sophisticated dark arts – a return which has them add another three UK Top 10 albums to the three they achieved on their first run. Now as fired up as ever before,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Pixies – Vault of Heaven”
Song of the Day: Sylvan Esso – Echo Party
At the beginning of 2022, Sylvan Esso packed up and headed west. Cramming the contents of a recording studio into their Prius, Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath drove from their home in Durham, North Carolina to Los Angeles, where they set up a makeshift studio in a small rental house on the east side andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Sylvan Esso – Echo Party”
Song of the Day: Nature Tv – Treading Water
Door-to-door heartbreak salesmen, Nature TV, is made up of Guy (guitar & vocals), Josh (bass), Zal (drums) and Jimmy (lead guitar & backing vocals). Straddling the line between indie-pop and psych-rock, their familiar yet unique sound is often compared to Peach Pit, Real Estate and Beach Fossils. The Brighton-based quartet signed to Heist or HitContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Nature Tv – Treading Water”
Song of the Day: Broken Bells – Saturdays
Featuring two of the bigger names in indie and alternative music – the Shins’ singer/guitarist James Mercer and producer/multi-instrumentalist Brian Burton, aka Danger Mouse – Broken Bells combined the pair’s greatest strengths. On 2010’s Grammy-nominated self-titled debut and 2014’s more structured After the Disco, Mercer’s gift for indelible, slightly spooky melodies and Burton’s atmospheric productions complemented each otherContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Broken Bells – Saturdays”
Song of the Day: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Burning
Groundbreaking art-punk trio the Yeah Yeah Yeahs have announced NY and LA tour dates this fall. They’ll perform October 1st, 2022 at NYC’s Forest Hills Stadium and October 6th at LA’s Hollywood Bowl. These must see shows will be joined by The Linda Lindas and special guest TBA in NYC, and Japanese Breakfast and TheContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Burning”
Song of the Day: Memes – Second Thought
Since forming on a megabus in 2019 with a difficult-to-Google name, Memes released their self-titled debut EP on Fierce Panda Records in 2020. Their infectious brand of indie-punk has been played on many radio stations and covered by a lot of zines and websites. The band played estivals including SXSW, The Great Escape, Eurosonic ESNS,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Memes – Second Thought”
Song of the Day: Shady Baby – Come To Life
Last year, Nice Swan Records started the monthly ‘Nice Swan Introduces…’ series, shining a light on the most exciting emerging talent. Following releases with the likes of Sports Team, Pip Blom, FEET & FUR, the Series introduced a whole wave of new and exciting talent including Courting, Sprints, Malady, English Teacher & Opus Kink, whichContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Shady Baby – Come To Life”
Song of the Day: The Crowleys – Sewer Drain
Ethereal tones, scintillating riffs and shimmering melodies. The Crowleys from Hamilton, Ontario, merge mind-bending psychedelic rock with bubblegum melodies that will blow your mind and have you dancing along impulsively. Here’s Sewer Drain, enjoy it!
Song of the Day: Mádé Kuti – No More Wars
Mádé Kuti — son of world-renowned Afrobeat ambassador Femi Kuti, and grandson of the legendary originator of the genre, Fela Kuti — has shared the impeccably groovy and soulful new track, “No More Wars”. Co-produced by Burna Boy and Sodi Marciszewer, “No More Wars” is the first in a series of singles Mádé will beContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mádé Kuti – No More Wars”
Song of the Day: Idles – Stockholm Syndrome
Idles shared a new music video for “Stockholm Syndrome” – a highlight from their latest album, Crawler. Watch the video (directed by Charlotte Gosch and the band’s own Lee Kiernan) below. Coming off the heels of their first ever Coachella performance & an appearance at last weekend’s Lollapalooza, they’ll be embarking on another North AmericanContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Idles – Stockholm Syndrome”
Song of the Day: Bad Breeding – Human Capital
Stevenage based, Bad Breeding, call for solidarity with their fourth album ‘Human Capital’, a pointed and brutal display of aggression steeped in political awareness. Across twelve merciless anarchopunk inspired tracks they attack Conservative meritocracy and the exploitative forces of late capitalism with a cacophony of blistering guitars and thunderous drums played with an intensity thatContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Bad Breeding – Human Capital”
Song of the Day: Ghost Car – Sex
One Little Independent Records and will be releasing Ghost Car‘s debut album ‘Truly Trash’ on October 28th. The album provides Ghost Car with a platform to rage against political injustices, as their unified battle cries attack patriarchal inequality, homophobia, racism and toxic relationships. ‘Truly Trash’ is a call to reclaim autonomy and to revolt againstContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Ghost Car – Sex”
Song of the Day: Mountain Goats – Wage Wars Get Rich Die Handsome
Maybe you are just like John Darnielle: In the depths of the pandemic winter at the end of 2020, the Mountain Goats frontman passed the time trapped at home in North Carolina watching pulpy action movies, finding comfort in familiar tropes and sofabound escapism. But you are not really like John Darnielle, unless the actionContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mountain Goats – Wage Wars Get Rich Die Handsome”
Song of the Day: Bonny Light Horseman – Summer Dean
Bonny Light Horseman are the indie-folk superband starring Anais Mitchell and members of The Shins and The National. The new album ‘Rolling Golden Holy’ will be released on October 7th on 37d03d Records by Aaron Dessner of The National. As for the previous single, the evocative ‘California, the new extract from the long-awaited return ofContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Bonny Light Horseman – Summer Dean”
Song of the Day: Indigo Sparke – Pressure In My Chest
Indigo Sparke writes with a rare and reflective power, creating music that builds and bursts as she examines love, loss, grief, and a newly realized rage. Born in Australia and now based in New York, Indigo worked as an actress before establishing herself in the Sydney music scene with her EP Night Bloom (2016). Over the nextContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Indigo Sparke – Pressure In My Chest”
Song of the Day: Joe Wilkinson – Let Me Know
‘Let Me Know’ is the hard hitting new single from rapidly emerging British singer-songwriter/producer Joe Wilkinson. Releasing on the 29th July 2022, Joe follows on from the success of previous releases which received coverage from ; BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, Digital Tour Bus, Rising Artists Blog, Gifted Balance Records, Find No Enemy, SendContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Joe Wilkinson – Let Me Know”
Song of the Day: Makaya McCraven – Dream Another
In These Times is a collection of polytemporal compositions inspired as much by broader cultural struggles as McCraven’s personal experience as a product of a multinational, working class musician community. With contributions from over a dozen musicians and creative partners from his tight-knit circle of collaborators – including Jeff Parker, Junius Paul, Brandee Younger, JoelContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Makaya McCraven – Dream Another”
Song of the Day: Fiona Brice – And You Know I Care
Fiona Brice today announced the release of her new album And You Know I Care, out 21st October via Bella Union. “I wanted to make a record that was meditative, compassionate, calm and reflective, as a reaction to the increasingly noisy, opinionated, aggressive and polemic tone of our daily environment,” says Brice. The British multi-instrumentalist, orchestral arrangerContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Fiona Brice – And You Know I Care”
Song of the Day: Elaine Kristal – Sweet Escape
Elaine Kristal is a singer and songwriter from Staten Island, NY. This undiscovered powerful and soulful vocalist has loved music since a very early age, participating in school plays at her elementary school and singing in the hallways of her high school wearing a bandana and hoop earrings, inspired by Alicia Keys, who has beenContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Elaine Kristal – Sweet Escape”
Song of the Day: Golder – Boat (feat. Marcyline)
Golder and Marcyline released their highly anticipated new single, “Boat.” The energetic, nautical anthem, which marks the first collaboration between the two rising artists, is a highly requested live favorite, with fans chanting the songs title, “BOAT BOAT BOAT” throughout Golder’s well-attended live shows. A euphoric blend of distorted guitar music and internety hyperpop, “Boat”Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Golder – Boat (feat. Marcyline)”
Song of the Day: Panda Bear and Sonic Boom – Go On
Six years ago now, Sonic Boom left his home in England for Portugal, at least in part to be closer to Panda Bear. The unlikely pair met via MySpace nearly a decade before, when Panda Bear thanked Sonic Boom’s former band, Spacemen 3, in the liner notes for his solo classic, Person Pitch, prompting Sonic Boom to message him with gratitude of his own. They forged an enduringContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Panda Bear and Sonic Boom – Go On”
Song of the Day: The Big Moon – Wide Eyes
The last time you listened to The Big Moon was in January 2020 for their second album, Walking Like We Do, when life was very different. It was the coming of age album, with bold songs for Saturday nights and sad songs for Sunday mornings. So much has changed and continues to change. And inContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Big Moon – Wide Eyes”
Song of the Day: Heavy Wild – Special Powers
Heavy Wild is the latest project from London based singer-songwriter Wolfgang Harte. Formerly a founding member of Swim Deep, Harte had been releasing music under his own name prior to the pandemic but after exploring other creative avenues during lockdown, a new project developed drawing influences from cinema, photography and art as much as music.Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Heavy Wild – Special Powers”
Song of the Day: Gilla Band – Eight Fivers
Gilla Band announced their new album “Most Normal”. This is the band’s third album; self produced and recorded and mixed by the band’s Daniel Fox at Sonic Studios and their rehearsal place. First single “Eight Fivers” announces itself in that typical Gilla Band way where the lyrics often feel abstracted from the music. Dara’s voiceContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Gilla Band – Eight Fivers”
Song of the Day: The Black Angels – Firefly
Austin’s legendary psychedelic rock band The Black Angels will release their new album Wilderness of Mirrors on Partisan Records on September 16, 2022. Today the band unveils the single “Firefly”, a tribute to French pop from the 60s with the sensual intonation of LouLou Ghelichkani of Thievery Corporation. The new single follows the acclaimed “ElContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Black Angels – Firefly”
Song of the Day: Alvvays – Pharmacist
The world has been patiently waiting for the return of one of indie rock’s most beloved and treasured bands. Today Alvvays are pleased to be putting everyone out of their misery, announcing the new album Blue Rev which will be released via Transgressive on October 7th. The highly anticipated album is well worth the wait,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Alvvays – Pharmacist”
Song of the Day: Oliver Sim – Gmt
Oliver Sim, best known as the author, singer and bassist of The Xx, unveils the new track “GMT”, accompanied by the video directed by longtime friend and collaborator Laura Jane Coulson. Watch it here. The debut album Hideous Bastard, a collection of tracks produced by Jamie xx and inspired by Oliver’s life experiences and hisContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Oliver Sim – Gmt”
Song of the Day: Lylvc – Heirloom
The Raleigh, NC six-piece band bloomed in the midst of an emotionally turbulent 2020, when a batch of demos caught the attention of multi platinum producer Mike Plotnikoff [Halestorm, Papa Roach]. Recorded at West Valley Studios in Los Angeles run by the legendary Howard Benson [Three Days Grace, Seether]. Plotnikoff and Joe Ricard recorded, produced,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Lylvc – Heirloom”
Song of the Day: Famous Fox – This City
Famous Fox is Tim Clark, Luke Benson and Tom Latimour. Here’s how they introduce themselves: “We think there is a serious gap in today’s music market for truly musical, soulful, funky, meaningful ‘pop’. That means songs that mean something, with real musicians who have mastered their parts, avoiding auto-tune and over-production, and, most importantly, producingContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Famous Fox – This City”
Song of the Day: Sann – Ton ombre
As a prelude to his second album Nos voyages en enfer, Sann launches Ton ombre, a soft and bite taken from his next opus. Melody catchy pop and intimate folk, the new Sann’s song ventures into the twists and turns of the psyche and romantic relationships tumultuous. Burning with authenticity and huntress of red herrings,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Sann – Ton ombre”
Song of the Day: Retriever – If You Had My Love
Retriever is a group with smooth and enchanting sounds, each piece of which evokes a musical chapter, a hallucinatory escape. Logical follow-up to his first two tracks “Weekend Spiders” and “Purple” with soft-dreamy accents, Retriever unveils his first EP “Carnival Blues”.Five titles mischievously narrating love and its setbacks, fleeting desire, sex and passions. Five beautifullyContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Retriever – If You Had My Love”
Song of the Day: Party Dozen – Macca The Mutt (feat. Nick Cave)
Party Dozen are a duo from Sydney made up of Kirsty Tickle (saxophone) and Jonathan Boulet (percussion and sampler). Since forming in 2017, they have become renowned in Australia for their incendiary live shows, touring and playing with acts such as LIARS, Tropical Fuck Storm and Viagra Boys. Exactly what Party Dozen are is completely up toContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Party Dozen – Macca The Mutt (feat. Nick Cave)”
Song of the Day: Patrick Holland – Nice Try
Patrick Holland is no stranger to ghosts. In the last several years, the Montreal-based musician/producer has become accustomed to odd noises, electronics breaking, misplaced items, and, on a recent occasion, a glass shattering spontaneously next to him. Annoying, to be sure, but he’s made peace with it; the unknown, after all, is only frightening ifContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Patrick Holland – Nice Try”
Song of the Day: Son Little – Deeper
Son Little announces his new album, Like Neptune, out September 9th via ANTI-, and in conjunction shares two lead singles, “deeper” and “stoned love.” Continuing to revolutionize the modern understanding and expectation of R&B, Son Little delivers an unadulterated transmission of Black American music performed in its praying and pleading mother tongue. Conceived in a cabin overlooking the Delaware River in upstate NewContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Son Little – Deeper”
Song of the Day: Rina Sawayama – Catch Me In The Air
Rina Sawayama says about the creation of this new song: “‘Catch Me In The Air’ was written in between lockdowns with Oscar Scheller and Gracey. I wanted the whole song to sound like it was on an Irish coastline, like a Corrs video. We put in a key change to go into the chorus, at the end of the pre-chorus toContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Rina Sawayama – Catch Me In The Air”
Song of the Day: Foals – The Sound
Foals take a fresh, thrilling new direction on with their latest album Life Is Yours. Life Is Yours is the follow-up to the triumphant, two-part Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, which proved to be a pivotal pinnacle in the band’s story. Not only did it result in the band’s first ever UK #1 album, but the ambitiousContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Foals – The Sound”
Song of the Day: The Lovelines – Steadily
Nice to talk again about this great duo. The Lovelines come back with Steadily and here’s how we introduced them the first time we shared a song of them: The Lovelines are a brother-sister band from Orlando, Florida. The Lovelines released their debut single Strange Kind Of Love. Tessa D’ is the band’s singer; herContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Lovelines – Steadily”
Song of the Day: Marco and Kelvo – Villa
New single from Marco and Kelvo, here’s how they introduce it: “We combine smooth melodies with playful bars to create a catchy song made for any summer playlist. To capture this feel good summer vibe the music video was shot in a Moroccan villa located in Marrakech. We’re continuously developing our craft and Villa isContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Marco and Kelvo – Villa”
Song of the Day: George Barnett – Nothing on the Line
Known for his flamboyant, electric performances and his big melodies, George recently released his song ‘Lovestruck’ and is now preparing for his song ‘Nothing On The Line’ – an upbeat, indie-rock track featuring George’s signature, smooth vocals. Here’s how the act introduces himself on Spotify bio: “⁃ I need to do a spotify bio ⁃Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: George Barnett – Nothing on the Line”
Song of the Day: Róisín O – Night Stretches Through
Since her debut Róisín has shared the stage with a host of internationally renowned artists, including Lionel Richie, Bryan Ferry, Brad Paisley, Hozier and Colin Hay as well as headlining her own tours in Ireland, Germany, The US and Australia. In 2016 Róisín was invited to perform at JJ Abram’s Oscar Wilde Awards in LAContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Róisín O – Night Stretches Through”
Song of the Day: Funky French League – Heaven
Funky French League is a crew of multi-generational DJ/producers/musicians such as Young Pulse (Gamm rec.), Dabeull (Roche Musique), Chaps (Sun Is Coming), Woody Braun (Malka Family), mOnsieur Willy (Générations FM & FG), DJ Asko (Nova & Générations FM, Hypnotic DJ), gathered by Uncle T (Groove Deluxe). They promote the whole Funk spectrum by making parties,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Funky French League – Heaven”
Song of the Day: Springworks – Pocket Theory
Pocket Theory is the new single by Canadian duo Springworks. Here’s how they introduce it: “Pocket Theory was based mostly around this silly idea of having literal bits of paper tucked in a jacket somewhere with notes and possible explanations for any situation that might come up. Kind of a neurotic obsession with having anContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Springworks – Pocket Theory”
Song of the Day: Aria – Guerrnica
Aria is the pseudonym of the Milanese singer-songwriter Susanna Maria Ronchi. Born in 1994, from the age of fourteen she has been active with various formations and takes part in competitions and concerts in Lombardy. In 2014 he released an EP with another pseudonym consisting of seven acoustic songs in English, self-produced. In 2019 heContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Aria – Guerrnica”
Song of the Day: Fill to the Brim – Helpless
Filled to the Brim consists of five creative and talented teens based in Upstate NY. If you like what you hear after listening to their music, FTTB would be extremely excited and honored if you might consider highlighting them or sharing their music. We are looking to partner with curators that are a good fit with FTTB’sContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Fill to the Brim – Helpless”
Song of the Day: Bob Balera – Rimini
Bob Balera was born as an electro-pop project from an idea of the singer Romeo Campagnolo and the multi-instrumentalist Matteo Marenduzzo. In 2014, they released their first single “Giorni da cicala” and the b-side “Rimbalzi” where they get good feedback from the public and professionals. An intense live activity follows that leads the band toContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Bob Balera – Rimini”
Song of the Day: Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Because (feat. Joey Badass, Russ & Dylan Cartlidge)
Danger Mouse & Black Thought have dropped new single, Because featuring Joey Bada$$, Russ, and Dylan Cartlidge. Because is the second and latest single release from Danger Mouse and Black Thought’s greatly anticipated joint album, Cheat Codes. Because finds the dream team duo teaming up with top tier American rappers Joey Bada$$ and Russ, plus the UK’s own Dylan Cartlidge. The result is a sumptuous and summery, laid-back hip-hop jam packed withContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Danger Mouse & Black Thought – Because (feat. Joey Badass, Russ & Dylan Cartlidge)”
Song of the Day: Cass McCombs – Unproud Warrior
“I made this album as a way to handle the loss of some close friends. Their memories guided me throughout and hopefully they live through the music. Strange to realize, it wasn’t them who were lost, it was me.” – Cass McCombs is an eight-song album that feels like a journey among assorted tuneful feelings,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Cass McCombs – Unproud Warrior”
Song of the Day: Pale Waves – Reasons to Live
Pale Waves have just released “Reasons To Live”, the second single from their new album Unwanted, out August 12th on Dirty Hit. The song, which sees them as protagonists of the cover of the New Music Daily playlist on Apple Music, follows the previous “Lies”. “Reasons To Live” encompasses all the intimate themes addressed inContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Pale Waves – Reasons to Live”
Song of the Day: Mass Experience – Mother
Mass Experience have signed a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group, InGrooves, and WorldSound. “Pleasure And Purge” is Mass Experience’s synth-infused love language and story of overcoming by two longtime club comrades. Pairing early 90’s rave, indie-electronica and 60’s inspired psychedelia, Mass Experience comes out of a desire to keep people of all ages andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mass Experience – Mother”
Song of the Day: Saturnto – What A Lovely Mess!
Saturnto is a project from Ukraine, here’s a huge disco tune. Enjoy for your Monday!
Song of the Day: Oliver Sim – Hideous
Hideous Bastard, the debut album by Oliver Sim, better known as the author, singer and bassist of The xx, is coming September 9 on Young. Produced by colleague Jamie xx, Hideous Bastard encompasses two years of studio sessions, inspired by Oliver’s life experiences and his passion for horror films, and explores themes such as shame,Continua a leggere “Song of the Day: Oliver Sim – Hideous”
Song of the Day: Courting – Loaded
Liverpool four-piece Courting returned with details of their much anticipated debut album “Guitar Music”, which is due out 23rd September via Play It Again Sam. To mark the announcement the band have also shared a video for a new single titled “Loaded”, which follows the release of last month’s critically acclaimed track “Tennis”. The new album comes on theContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Courting – Loaded”
Song of the Day: Beabadoobee – Lovesong
Critically acclaimed Gen Z icon Beabadoobee today shares her new single ‘Lovesong’, lifted from her forthcoming second studio album Beatopia (pronounced Bay-A-Toe-Pee-Uh), out 15th July on Dirty Hit. A self described “cute love ballad”, ‘Lovesong’ calls back to Bea’s acoustic origins and elevates the track with stirring horns and gentle spaced out piano twinkles. Beabadoobee explains “Lovesong is a song that I had bitsContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Beabadoobee – Lovesong”
Song(s) of the Day: Jungle – Good Times/Problemz
Jungle follow last year’s critically adored UK #3 album ‘Loving In Stereo’ with some huge plans for 2022. They then headline a selection of major festivals alongside some huge outdoor summer shows, before going global with major European festivals all summer, and then a long awaited month-long North American headline tour which commences in late August. Amidst allContinua a leggere “Song(s) of the Day: Jungle – Good Times/Problemz”
Song of the Day: Gamaar – Bomba
Gamaar is a project sung in Italian with a “dream rock” sound with a pulp vein.Gabriella Diana, singer-songwriter and producer from Brescia, after years as a soloist, feels the need to form a band. The meeting with bassist Cristian Bona and Ylenia De Rocco on drums will give life to “Gamaar”. The project takes itsContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Gamaar – Bomba”
Song of the Day: Michel Franti & Spearhead – Follow Your Heart
“One thing I’ve learned over the past two years is that people need people,” Franti shares. “I’ve written a lot of songs about connection, resilience and the pursuit of light, even in the midst of all the madness. Somewhere in there we find resilience and I hope ‘Follow Your Heart’ will give fans the courageContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Michel Franti & Spearhead – Follow Your Heart”
Song of the Day: Marlon Williams – My Boy
Speaking of the new song, Marlon says that it is a pop song with Maori influences and that he felt the artistic urge to strum chords linked to the Polynesian tradition while writing his music. The video was directed by Martin Sagadin and Williams himself, while the fun choreography was done by Robyn Jordaan. ‘MyContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Marlon Williams – My Boy”
Song of the Day: Muna – Anything But Me
Muna is a band in which music, lyrics and political stances in favor of the LGBTQ + community go hand in hand. W Magazine called them “a safe haven in an often hostile world.” Katie Gavin (she / they), Naomi McPherson (they / they) and Josette Maskin (she / they) met in college: what startedContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Muna – Anything But Me”
Song of the Day: Santigold – High Priestess
Always at the forefront of the challenge of innovation, the Philadelphia artist avoided sound conventions and challenged herself in writing and production, pushing her music into the future. Santigold‘s productions and the new single ‘High Priestess’ move with agility between hip-hop, dance, punk, alternative rock, wave and indie, always finding space in the playlists ofContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Santigold – High Priestess”
Song of the Day: Metric – All Comes Crashing
“All Comes Crashing” is the first single from the new Metric album, the eighth of their long and successful career that has them hit the charts around the world and play live everywhere, as well as lending their music for major productions. film and television (on all their ‘Black Sheep’ for the OST of theContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Metric – All Comes Crashing”
Song of the Day: Daniel Avery – Chaos Energy
Revered producer and composer Daniel Avery announced his most ambitious and accomplished studio album to date, Ultra Truth, due for release on 4th November 2022 via Phantasy Sound. To celebrate the announcement, Daniel has shared a brand new track from the record called ‘Chaos Energy’, which lands alongside a neo-futuristic video created using AI technology by close-collaborator Claudia Rafael. Alongside the record, Avery launchedContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Daniel Avery – Chaos Energy”
Song of the Day: Art Moore – Muscle Memory
Art Moore make vivid, heartbreaking short stories. Each song on the newly formed three-piece’s self-titled debut album is its own individual universe of bittersweet feeling: a brief snapshot of a moment in time that captures the fragility and occasional impossibility of human connection. The ten tracks that comprise the record are deft character studies, zeroing in onContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Art Moore – Muscle Memory”
Song of the Day: Anna of the North – Meteorite (feat. Gus Dapperton)
Anna of the North released the first of her upcoming new music some weeks ago with Meteorite, a collaboration with Gus Dapperton. Intertwining Anna and Gus’ heartfelt vocals with an infectious melody, watch the accompanying cinematic visuals here. With 500M+ streams under her belt, co-signs from Tyler, The Creator, Dua Lipa, Rejiie Snow, Steve Lacy and more, Anna North is the pop starContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Anna of the North – Meteorite (feat. Gus Dapperton)”
Song of the Day: The Lounge Society – Blood Money
The Lounge Society announced their debut album Tired of Liberty along with its lead single “Blood Money” plus a run of headline UK tour dates. When Speedy Wunderground signings The Lounge Society released their debut single Generation Game, it instantly heralded the arrival of a special new band. Generation Game became the revered label’s fastest-selling 7” ever, and was named by BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne asContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: The Lounge Society – Blood Money”
Song of the Day: Snapped Ankles – Rhythm Is Our Business
Throw back to the last year to bring you this gorgeous tune by Snapped Ankles. Now settled in fertile east London, Snapped Ankles maintain the feral energy of the forest. Fight or flight. Primal motorik rhythms, the rush of white noise and post-punk angles; an aural onslaught played out on homemade log synths, electrified guitars and sticksContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Snapped Ankles – Rhythm Is Our Business”
Song of the Day: Toro y Moi – Millennium (feat. The Mattson 2)
The 13-track project marks the seventh studio album from Bear under the Toro y Moi moniker. To celebrate the announcement, Toro y Moi shared two singles from the record “Postman” b/w “Magazine.” Each of the new singles arrives with accompanying visuals. “Postman,” directed by Kid. Studio, sees Toro and friends riding around the colorful SanContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Toro y Moi – Millennium (feat. The Mattson 2)”
Song of the Day: Mewn – Two Days
Manchester newcomers Mewn share mesmeric EP lead single ‘Two Days’, set for release April 28th via Simonie Records. Specialising in beautifully textured art-rock, un-phased by the prospects of sincerity and honesty, the emerging quintet have already made quite the impression across the press landscape, with significant praise from key indie champions (NME, DIY, So Young), as well as several plays on the BBCContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Mewn – Two Days”
Song of the Day: Porij – Lose Our Minds
The Manchester based quartet exude youthful positivity with impossibly expansive and high-energy songwriting. Not subscribing to any particular genre, exploring pop, r’n’b, funk and jazz – they have received early support from the likes of NME, DIY, Dork and Clash alongside Steve Lamacq, Mary Anne Hobbs, Chris Hawkins and Lauren Laverne – resulting in BBCContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Porij – Lose Our Minds”
Song of the Day: Ramona Flowers – California
The Ramona Flowers formed in 2012 when Dave Betts (keys/guitar) met (singer) Steve Bird for the first time at a fancy dress party. The former was dressed as Freddie Mercury and the latter as a vacuum cleaner. Yes? and they recruited (drummer) Ed Gallimore after a girl Betts knew was stood up on a TinderContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Ramona Flowers – California”
Song of the Day: Alex Krawczyk – Better Days
To know Toronto’s Alex Krawczyk, is to know that she is a person of few words. Preferring to let her music do the talking, she is speaking volumes on her first album, “Le Olam” (February 2022.) With comparisons to Adele, LeeAnn Rimes, Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt, Alex’s organic blend of folk, pop, country andContinua a leggere “Song of the Day: Alex Krawczyk – Better Days”
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