Author: Matt Torres

Sam Sparro Shares 90s-Inspired “Outside The Blue” Maxi-Single: Stream

Sam Sparro’s first album in 8 years due in 2020 Grammy-nominated artist Sam Sparro is following up the release of his lush and soulful comeback single “Outside the Blue” featuring We Are KING with a new maxi-single for the track noting, “my new project is a tribute to the era of maxi-singles, cassingles and 12″ records.…
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October 9, 2019
UMI Unveils “Love Affair” Single and Visual: Stream

Love Language EP due 10/30 on Loud Robot Rising Japanese-African-American artist UMI has unveiled a new single and visual, “Love Affair.” The release marks the first chapter taken from the artist’s forthcoming visual EP, Love Language. The 4-track follow-up to 2018s Interlude is due at the end of October with tracks and videos being released sequentially in…
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October 9, 2019
Australia’s Akurei Shares ‘September’ EP: Stream

September EP is available now: Stream Australian artist Akurei is back to share his sophomore EP, September. The release is led by his new single “Quarter Tank Full,” a smooth track that blends stunning R&B/electronic sounds and sees co-production by long-time collaborator Golden Vessel. Check it out below. The new EP features the previously-unreleased…
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October 9, 2019
City Girls’ JT Released from Prison, Scorches on “JT First Day Out”: Listen

The freestyle is out via Quality Control Music Miami rap duo City Girls are back in full force. Hours after confirming group member JT‘s prison release with an in-studio Instagram post, the pair, which is co-led by rapper Yung Miami, has dropped the apt “JT First Day Out.” The new single follows the…
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October 9, 2019
Norway’s Highasakite Unveil New Single, “Can I Be Forgiven”: Listen

“Can I Be Forgiven” is out on Propeller Recordings Norwegian outfit Highasakite is back with “Can I Be Forgiven,” the first excerpt from their upcoming two-part mini-album, The Bare Romantic. Led by Ingrid Helene Håvik‘s powerful vocal, the track builds from organic guitar-led origins into a pulsing and glitchy soundscape, creating an intriguing piece that…
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October 8, 2019
Noah Cyrus Shares Emotional “Lonely” Video: Watch

“Lonely” is out on RECORDS/Columbia Noah Cyrus is back to share the visual for her emotional single, “Lonely.” Backed by choir members sourced by The Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Music Program, the new video perfectly captures the heart-wrenching isolation and need for human connection felt in Noah’s personal lyrics. Watch the Symone Ridgell co-directed piece…
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October 7, 2019
REVIEW: Catfish and the Bottlemen @ The Anthem – 09/29/19 [PHOTOS]

The Balance is out on Island Records It may be impossible to attend a Catfish and the Bottlemen show and not leave a massive fan. Last week, the British rockers brought The Balance Tour to The Anthem in DC and the show was a shot of pure adrenaline. Led by Van McCann on vocals/guitar, Robert ‘Bob’…
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October 5, 2019
Stream Our Latest GOLD BARS Playlist

Essential Rap Music — updated daily. If you’ve followed Soundazed‘s festival journey this summer, you may recognize the designs of Dieglo / Ain’t $hit Handed – the creator of our latest GOLD BARS playlist cover. From insane Coachella designs to Bonnaroo bucket hats and Lollapalooza t-shirts, A$H outfitted our team with one-of-a-kind, hand-painted pieces…
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October 4, 2019
Gorgon City and MK Share “There For You” Video: Watch

“There For You” is out on Virgin EMI Records Gorgon City and MK have followed up the success of their collaborative track “There For You” with a beautiful Joan Bosch-directed video reflective of the mood and atmosphere of the international dance floor. Watch below. Lacing touches of emotion and mystery, the visual intensifies…
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October 4, 2019
Niall Horan Returns with “Nice To Meet Ya”: Stream

“Nice To Meet Ya” is out on Capitol Records Pop artist Niall Horan is back to share his new single, “Nice To Meet Ya.” The track is the first taste of his forthcoming album and a sublime piece of piano and percussion-driven pop led by Horan’s playfully heartfelt lyrics and magnetic voice. Watch the Young…
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October 4, 2019