Author: Matt Torres

Florence + The Machine Release ‘High As Hope’

High As Hope is out now via Republic Records Indie rockers Florence + The Machine are back today with their fourth studio album, High As Hope. The album, which was co-produced by Florence and Emile Haynie (Bruno Mars, Lana Del Rey), features the previously-released singles “Hunger” — currently #1 on AAA radio — “Big God” and “Sky…
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June 29, 2018
PREMIERE: Mekdes Drops A Must-Hear Summer Bop

“Out of Here” by Mekdes is out now via Copenhagen Records Danish singer Mekdes may be one of the newest neo-soul artists on the scene, but the 19-year-old is quickly making a name for herself. As a child, the young singer found school to be extremely draining — often feeling unable to express herself creatively and…
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June 29, 2018
Silk City Drops “Only Can Get Better” Video: WATCH

Earlier this year, Diplo and Mark Ronson unveiled their newest collaborative project Silk City. The name, which stems from the Philadelphia lounge where the pair first met, is perfectly representative of the smooth disco vibe achieved on their debut single “Only Can Get Better” featuring Daniel Merriweather. Now, following their first official appearance at Governors Ball…
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June 26, 2018
Flint Eastwood Celebrates Pride with “Real Love”

Flint Eastwood’s “Real Love” is out now via Assemble Sound Detroit-based artist Flint Eastwood is closing out Pride month with the release of her latest track “Real Love.” The new single marks Jax Anderson’s first release since her Broke Royalty EP dropped in 2017, and also finds the rising artist addressing the LGBTQ+ community, her personal orientation, and identity…
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June 25, 2018
Lightwave Empire Release “Too Close To The Sun”

There is nothing more powerful than the abundance of love that pours out following an untimely passing. For Danish pop-act Lightwave Empire, that outpour has culminated into their newest single “Too Close To The Sun.” The uplifting tune is born from pain, following a personal tragedy lead singer Bjarke Niemman’s family faced. As a result, Niemann felt compelled to write a…
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June 21, 2018
Kali Uchis Announces North American Tour

Kali Uchis’ debut album Isolation is out now on Rinse / Virgin EMI While at Bonnaroo this year, we got our first chance to see Kali Uchis perform tracks from her critically-acclaimed debut album Isolation. The Colombian-American singer was radiating in a green dress as she sashayed across the stage with ease and an enviable confidence. Kali dropped the…
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June 20, 2018
REVIEW: Vance Joy @ The Anthem DC – 06/12/18 [PHOTOS]

Vance Joy’s Nation of Two is out now via Atlantic Records It’s hard to believe it’s been over five years since Australian heartthrob Vance Joy first skyrocketed onto the scene — ukulele in hand — singing songs of love, heartbreak, and hope. Unlike many artists, the singer-songwriter welcomed immediate global success with his debut EP God Loves You When…
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June 16, 2018
Bonnaroo Interview: Saro

Saro’s Boy Afraid EP is out now via Mateo Sound While at Bonnaroo over the weekend, we caught up with LA vocalist Saro to debrief the iconic Tennessee festival and to discuss his newest EP Boy Afraid. The rising electro-R&B/soul artist has been quite busy since first releasing his Robin Hannibal-produced (Rhye, Jessie Ware) debut EP in 2016 — opening…
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June 14, 2018
Review: CHVRCHES – Love Is Dead

Love Is Dead is out now via Glassnote Records Since first barreling onto the scene in 2012, Scottish trio CHVRCHES have oozed an unparalleled energy and sense of urgency that has defined their sound and demanded well-deserved international attention and praise. Their 2013 debut album, The Bones of What You Believe, and subsequent effort, Every Open Eye were defiant genre-bending…
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June 1, 2018
PREMIERE: SAVEUS Releases Debut Album “NEURO”

SAVEUS’s debut album NEURO is out now via Copenhagen Records Earlier this week, Danish artist SAVEUS quietly released a cryptic “EP” titled your mind is filled with codes and signs. Within the 5-track maze is a series of clues leading to some of the most highly-anticipated news coming out of Denmark this year. SAVEUS’s debut album Neuro is not…
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May 25, 2018