Author: Matt Torres

Julia Gargano Talks “You Don’t Get To” and American Idol

“You Don’t Get To” is out via 19 Recordings Whether you watched Kelly Clarkson clinch the inaugural title or are tuning in for the show’s reboot twenty years later, there’s no denying American Idol continues to be a coveted launching pad for its standout talent. Now, up next is 2020 season three finalist Julia Gargano.…
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February 19, 2021
Indie-pop trio AJR is feeling “Way Less Sad”

New AJR album, OK ORCHESTRA out March 26th Indie-pop trio AJR returns with their new single and video “Way Less Sad,” the latest glimpse into their highly-anticipated fourth album, OK ORCHESTRA, due for release March 26th on AJR Productions/BMG. Fueled by euphoric and bombastic instrumentation, the song radiates hopefulness for a brighter future. “So much…
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February 17, 2021
Sachi’s new song “Take Me Back” is a live music love letter

“Take Me Back” is out on Casablanca Records: Stream Warning: SACHI‘s latest single and video, “Take Me Back,” is going to give you major FOMO. Following a euphoric summer return to over 80,000 fans at COVID-free New Zealand festivals, the duo shares an irresistible love letter to live music. Experimenting with their signature blend of electropop,…
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February 12, 2021
Song of the Week: Gallant – “Relapse.”

“Relapse” is off the forthcoming project, Neptune. R&B showstopper Gallant returns today with an emotional new single, “Relapse.,” the second release from his forthcoming project, Neptune. A somber, delicate slow-burner, the track finds the Grammy-nominated visionary contemplative and deep-diving on visceral, soul-searching lyricism amidst subtle guitar plucks and hazy beats. A lo-fi visualizer capturing Gallant’s…
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February 12, 2021
Sam MacPherson is heavy-hearted on new song, “Routine”

“Routine” is out on Snafu Records: Stream Rising singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson is back with a heavy-hearted new single, “Routine” – his first of the new year. Raw and emotional, the song is “about realizing the true depth of love, only after you’ve already taken it for granted.” See the accompanying Maxwell Goldberg-directed video below. With…
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February 11, 2021
Maxwell Byrne Unveils 1tbsp project with new song, “In Europe, Kinda Sad”

“In Europe, Kinda Sad” is out via sumoclic Maxwell Byrne – the multi-talented Australian artist behind Golden Vessel – returns with a new side-project 1tbsp and its first single, “In Europe, Kinda Sad.” Two years in the making, the tender house-infused track marks the beginning of a journey that will reveal a new side of Maxwell’s…
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February 10, 2021
Stream rising UK band ISLAND’s song and video, “Octopus”

“Octopus” is out via Frenchkiss Records London four-piece ISLAND returns with a hypnotic new single, “Octopus,” recorded in London last summer. The song finds the band relinquishing their traditional self-production duties to collaborate with Mikko Gordon (Thom Yorke), resulting in the band experimenting with more elaborate production, introducing new instrumentation, textures, and recording techniques to…
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February 9, 2021
Kygo Announces Norwegian Mountain Top Livestream

Presented globally on Moment House March 4th and 5th: Tickets Kygo has announced a special upcoming livestream performance presented on Moment House. Filmed on a snow-capped Norwegian mountain top in the Sunnmore Alps, the one-of-a-kind virtual experience will allow audiences around the world to watch the superstar deliver a career-spanning set amidst a breathtaking environment…
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February 9, 2021
Pilar Victoria announces debut EP with song, “80’s Movie”

Announces debut EP Hi, My Name is Pily, out 26 Feb via Platoon Pilar Victoria has unveiled her new single, “80’s Movie,” and announced her forthcoming debut EP, Hi, My Name is Pily, will arrive on February 26th. Inspired by the iconic decade, the nostalgia-tinged track explores romantic themes from Pilar’s modern point of view.…
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February 9, 2021
Selena Gomez Dissects “De Una Vez” on Vevo Footnotes

“De Una Vez” is out on Interscope Records Selena Gomez has partnered with Vevo for an exclusive behind the scenes look at the music video for her first Spanish language single in nearly a decade, “De Una Vez” in the latest installment of Vevo Footnotes. In the video, Gomez describes the extensive collaborative process with…
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February 8, 2021