Author: Matt Torres

  • Dasha spills on “Talk,” “Nervous,” and debut album: Interview

    Dasha spills on “Talk,” “Nervous,” and debut album: Interview

    “TALK” out now via Quadio Records Rising pop artist Dasha is back with a new release, “TALK,” that finds her snappin’ necks with an infectious melody and unapologetic, honest lyrics. The song – about a relationship with a guy playing mind games – is a synth-pop scorcher and a major moment leading to her debut…

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  • U.K. artist PENNY unveils debut single, “Sad Puppy”

    U.K. artist PENNY unveils debut single, “Sad Puppy”

    “Sad Puppy” is out via Empty Streets Records / Because Music Meet Huddersfield-based singer PENNY. She recently unveiled her great debut single, “Sad Puppy” – a lo-fi alt-pop track guided by soft arpeggio synths, kick drums, and haunting harmonies. The dreamy production complements her anthem of empowerment and realizing your self-worth. “I wrote ‘Sad Puppy’…

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  • “All Our Dreams Came True”: Dreamer Boy is going on tour

    “All Our Dreams Came True”: Dreamer Boy is going on tour

    The ‘All Our Dreams Came True’ tour starts Sept 22: Tickets Dreamer Boy has announced his first-ever headline tour! The ‘All Our Dreams Came True’ tour will kick off on September 22 in Atlanta, GA, and run through October 4 in Los Angeles, CA. Dreamer Boy (Zach Taylor) will have support along the tour route…

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  • New Music Friday 001: Lizzo & Cardi B, Jungle, MXOM

    New Music Friday 001: Lizzo & Cardi B, Jungle, MXOM

    See all future NMF posts: HERE Starting our New Music Friday series! Every Friday, we’ll share ten releases you should know. Read New Music Friday 001: 1. Lizzo, Cardi B – “Rumors” All the “Rumors” are true, Lizzo is back! Teaming up with a glowing, pregnant Cardi B, the powerhouse artists appear as golden goddesses…

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  • ‘Que Locura’! J Balvin announces fifth studio album, José

    ‘Que Locura’! J Balvin announces fifth studio album, José

    “Que Locura” is out on Sueños Globales/UML Today, Colombian megastar J Balvin has announced his fifth studio album, José, which drops on September 10th. The news arrives with “Que Locura,” a track juxtaposing the allure of club nights with the loneliness of longing for a former flame. Dreamy Caribbean instrumentation, light dancehall influences, and pounding…

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  • Kimia Jay shares new single, “Fallacy”

    Kimia Jay shares new single, “Fallacy”

    Rising singer-songwriter Kimia Jay delivers her first single of the year, “Fallacy.” Inspired by the story of Black Swan, the moody indie track explores the concept of the ‘shadow self’ and traveling to the realm within to get to know and love all parts. Kimia’s voice is a true highlight over stellar indie production. Her…

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  • Lollapalooza 2021 Was A Total Dream: Review

    Lollapalooza 2021 Was A Total Dream: Review

    See more coverage of Lollapalooza 2021 HERE Attending Lollapalooza 2021 was exactly what I needed after nearly two years without festivals and live music. Grant Park is one of the most beautiful outdoor spaces, and it’s right in the heart of downtown Chicago. So seeing over eight stages, countless show-stopping surprises, and headliners Foo Fighters,…

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  • RMR talks new song “Vibes” and debut album: Lolla Interview

    RMR talks new song “Vibes” and debut album: Lolla Interview

    Drug Dealing Is A Lost Art is out on Warner/CMNTY Mystery sells, and hip-hop newcomer RMR is chockfull of it. As his name rumor suggests, there’s little known and much speculated about the ski-mask-wearing artist that went viral with his song “RASCAL” in February 2020. Indulgently unique, catchy, and known for its interpolation of Rascal Flatts,…

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  • Zachary Knowles talks debut album, tendency to be a loner: Interview

    Zachary Knowles talks debut album, tendency to be a loner: Interview

    tendency to be a loner is out via FADER Label Today, rising singer-songwriter Zachary Knowles unveils his long-awaited debut album, tendency to be a loner. On the project, Knowles is introspective with colorful wordplay (“ttbal,” “introvert”) while also exploring various topics of love (“johnny & june”), heartbreak (“no good at love”), longing (“let you go”),…

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  • Jessie Reyez talks ‘Suicide Squad’ and debut album: Lolla Interview

    Jessie Reyez talks ‘Suicide Squad’ and debut album: Lolla Interview

    Before Love Came To Kill Us is out via FMLY/Island Records Canadian-Colombian songstress Jessie Reyez hit the Lollapalooza stage as a surprise guest during Grandon‘s set. The duo recently released “Rain,” a song created for the new Suicide Squad film that is out in theaters today. Over the last few years, Jessie has made a…

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