A short, sharp joyride of a record, ‘I Love You…’ represents a tribute to DMA’S’ long-term hardcore fans as well as to the love of rock music that still powers the band’s beating heart. It’s a reminder of where they came from and how far they’ve come. Regardless of how big they get; they’ll always be the same band that used to throw a mattress against the wall to record demos in Johnny Took’s flat.
Focus single ‘We Are Midnight’ is a classic freeway song, its distorted layers of shoegaze guitar and immediate, anthemic hook take you right back to the euphoria of their 2016 debut Hills End.
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Charlotte Day Wilson
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Title: Summer Solstice EP
Label: Stabby Records
After consistently releasing her tracks “Too Late,” “No More,” “Body” and “Paradise” earlier this year, the dynamic LA-based artist Sam Blacky drops her debut “Summer Solstice” EP. In addition to previously released singles, it also features Sam‘s brand new production “La Noche” with singer/songwriter Elisa Gold, a deep and groovy vocal house gem that will transport you to a crowded, sweaty tropical paradise where revelers from around the globe dance the night away. Always one to create a vibe through her music, Sam Blacky‘s first EP on her label Stabby Records is clearly inspired by her love of travel and musical experiences in the most beautiful of places. Driving basslines, booty-shaking rhythms, and sultry vocals are the main theme of “Summer Solstice,” making for a sonic journey that you’ll want to never end.
“‘La Noche’ is the final focus track of my EP ‘Summer Solstice’ and it’s the perfect finale. I was so excited I got to work with a friend of mine who I actually met a few years ago in Ibiza, Elisa Gold, on the vocals. Thanks to her, the song is entirely in Spanish, adding even more to the global vibes of the EP as a whole. This song has the most tribal, uptempo beat of the whole ep so obviously, it’s my favorite. As I’ve said before, tying in my travels and different cultures is a huge part of my goal with these songs, as well as female empowerment and support of one another. Working with another globe-trotting, foreign, female artist on this one was so special. The vocals are all about freedom, dancing, letting go, and pure enjoyment. I hope it makes everyone feel like summer every day.” – Sam Blacky
Samantha Black is a multitalented DJ/producer, model, and influencer professionally known as Sam Blacky. Originally from San Diego, Sam spent several years in Australia, where she first fell in love with producing music and performing live. Since moving back to Los Angeles, music and performing have taken a front seat in her life. In addition to her hectic modeling schedule, Sam has performed live across the world from 2017 to 2021, from Mexico to Ibiza to Bali, racking up over 120 gigs a year at some of the premier electronic festivals and clubs on the planet. With the global pandemic in 2020, Sam released a series of videos on Youtube called “A New World,” where she streamed live sets from some of her favorite places in Mexico, giving viewers a taste of vacation vibes even while staying safe at home. Before all the music, her modeling portfolio included brands such as Nike, L’Oréal, Galore, Marie Claire, Superdry, Guess, Sports Illustrated, Malibu, and Playboy, giving her a unique creative perspective to all types of cultures and styles to bring to her music. With the launch of Sam Blacky‘s label, Stabby Records, the first releases, and now the debut EP, 2021 is set to be a breakout year for Sam as she expands her artistic brand.
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On Monday night’s global premiere of Marvel Studios’ film ‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of Ten Rings’, platinum-selling hitmaker Swae Lee and R&B icon Jhené Aiko teased a musical collaboration that fans will hear featured in the upcoming film. Today, they released the anticipated track titled, ‘In The Dark‘. The song will appear in the upcoming Marvel film alongside previously released tracks like the blockbuster single ‘Run It‘ with DJ Snake, Rick Ross, and 88rising’s Rich Brian as well as ‘Lazy Susan‘ featuring heavyweights 21 Savage and 88rising artists Rich Brian, Masiwei and Warren Hue. LISTEN TO ‘IN THE DARK’ HERE.
ABOUT SWAE LEE
As the younger and melodic half of southern hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee has established his own versatile discography with a sound that is undeniably and utterly his. Tracks such as French Montana’s ‘Unforgettable’ (which peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100), the Grammy-nominated ‘Sicko Mode’ with Travis Scott and Drake (which also landed at #1 on the Billboard charts), and his impressive list of writing credits (including the hook to Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’ which peaked at #10 on Billboard Hot 100) are all a testament to that versatility. His song ‘Sunflower’ with Post Malone (off the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse soundtrack) topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained in the Top 5 for four months, with over one billion cumulative streams. It also is the highest-charting song to ever land on a Spider-Man franchise soundtrack. He recently won a 2020 Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Song for the hit record ‘Close To Me’ with Ellie Golding & Diplo.
ABOUT JHENÉ AIKO
Six-time Grammy nominee Jhené Aiko has
ABOUT MARVEL STUDIOS “SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS”
Marvel Studios’ ‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings’ stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, with Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan, and Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu, Shang-Chi’s father; as well as Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Yuen Wah, Ronny Chieng, Zach Cherry, and Dallas Liu. “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Lanham wrote the screenplay and the screen story is by Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton. The film opens in theaters on September 3, 2021.
‘In The Dark‘ by Swae Lee & Jhené Aiko is out now, buy/stream it here.
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Title: Runaway
Label: CYBERPVNK
R3HAB teams up with UK sensations Sigala and JP Cooper for their collaboration “Runaway,” a stunning coming-of-age saga that fuses the best of dance and pop. The song reflects each artist’s signature sound, from R3HAB‘s dynamic and high-energy style and Sigala‘s radio-friendly beats to JP Cooper‘s soulful vocals. Opening with undulating, upbeat melodies, “Runaway” rides on a combination of muted basslines and heartfelt vocals; its powerful lyrics about taking a risk to realize a dream or happiness is something many listeners will be able to relate to. The track is the first confirmed as part of R3HAB‘s new studio album, which will be released this fall, and offers a sneak peek into what fans can expect from his newest body of work. “Runaway” was years in the making between these three talented artists, so read on below for more about the story behind the track:
R3HAB:
“Sigala and JP are pioneers in the UK‘s dance-pop scene, and I’ve been following their work for years. Being able to create a song together that reflects each of our signature sounds makes me extremely proud. We were in the same headspace when working on this song. There’s always something in your life that requires boldness to unlock its full potential. ‘Runaway‘ is about daring to try; I hope our fans are inspired to find that boldness within themselves.”
Sigala:
“I am so happy we are releasing ‘Runaway‘ for the world to hear. One of my favourite parts of what I do is collaborating with other writers and producers – and I was blown away by the talents of both R3HAB and JP Cooper. We had so much fun making the record, and I hope everyone enjoys it!“
JP Cooper:
“‘Runaway‘ has been in the making for a good couple of years now, and I’m so happy it’s finally off the hard drive and into the world. It’s been amazing watching R3HAB and Sigala develop the track to where it’s at now. ‘Runaway‘ is a youthful, wide-eyed, coming-of-age story… it definitely brought back a few memories. I’m sure you’ll be able to relate.”
Dutch–Moroccan Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the better part of the last decade. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, The Chainsmokers, Lady Gaga, to anthems such as Gold– and Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, ZAYN, Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, Smokepurpp, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Astrid S, Olivia Holt and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most talented and forward-thinking artists in the game, whose work collected over 5B streams to date. In 2016 R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK, which has passed 2B streams across all platforms since its inception. R3HAB himself continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with a variety of artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. In 2020 alone R3HAB celebrated over 900M Spotify streams. He is currently the most discovered artist on Spotify, one of Spotify’s top 150 most streamed artists across all genres worldwide, and ranked #13 on prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, in 2021 R3HAB is continuing his journey among electronic music’s elite.
Sigala is the musical nom de plume of Bruce Fielder, a London-based house DJ, producer, and remixer. Launching his career with “Easy Love,” a sampling track that topped the charts in the UK in 2015, he continued releasing bright, sunny dance-pop tunes featuring a variety of guest vocalists and producers. His 2018 full-length album “Brighter Days” included collaborations with Kylie Minogue, Craig David, Sean Paul, and Nile Rodgers, among many others. Subsequent tracks featuring Becky Hill (“Wish You Well“) and James Arthur (“Lasting Lover“) continued his run of UK Top Ten hits. In 2019 Sigala released the single “We Got Love” featuring Ella Henderson. Another song with Becky Hill – “Heaven on My Mind,” appeared in 2020, and “Lasting Lover” with James Arthur became Sigala‘s 8th single to chart in the UK Top Ten. His latest single “You For Me” with Rita Ora, proved to be yet another Summer smash of 2021.
JP Cooper has done the legwork. Ten years in bands in and around his Manchester hometown. Multiple songs written on his own and with a variety of collaborators, a couple of which became global hits-that-will-not-die: “Perfect Strangers” with Jonas Blue and his own “September Song,” which is now sitting at some 600M streams. An international solo career built on pure songcraft. And he’s done the business. The singer/songwriter’s 2017 debut album “Raised Under Grey Skies” has sold in old-fashioned numbers: 1M copies at time of writing. His 11M monthly Spotify listeners have contributed to a grand total of 4B total streams. And, over the past 18 months, Cooper has done the hardest thing: built on all that to create a second album, a collection of 13 songs that work as together and work apart, that out-paces, out-sings and, by his exacting standards, out-classes his debut.
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‘Run River’ is out now.
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Photo credit: Jared Harder
SAMETIME are multi-instrumentalists Sunshine Coast brothers Tim and Sam Aitken. Today they release their dance floor-ready new tune ‘Moving On’ and unveil details about their forthcoming EP ‘Maybe We Can Get High?’. Packed full of flavour and energy, their infectious new single is the follow up to their 2020 singles, ‘Get To Know Ya’ and ‘Til Yr Not Ok’.
“Moving On’ is about reminiscing on the good times we had with friends growing up and how getting older got in the way. The decisions a person made on a night out that resulted in something worse than a hangover the next morning. The sweet sound of this song counteracts the lyrics and the bitterness of coming to terms with the fact people change and it sucks.”
SAMETIME
For fans of lo-fi, alt-pop acts like The 1975, Last Dinosaurs and Parcels, SAMETIME’S forthcoming EP ‘Maybe WeCan Get High?’ features a collection of tracks which tells of the ecstatic uppers and brutal downers of youthful hedonism.
“We’re young male adults going through that phase of life where going out and getting “sloshed” every weekend is compulsory. ‘Get To Know Ya’ is a bright, upbeat song about just going out and meeting someone that makes you feel good temporarily. ‘Something To Feel’ explores the darker side of nightlife and being consumed by the search for a bigger, better high. The EP is a self reflection of us but also our generation as we navigate our way through young adulthood but making sure we have a good time doing it.” SAMETIME
Despite their years (Tim, 22 and Sam, 19) they have spent the last 10 years developing a reputation as one of the Sunny Coast`s hardest working acts busking every weekend, and fine tuning their songwriting craft. In 2017 Sametime signed a long term publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing.
For fans of lo-fi, alt-pop acts like The 1975, Last Dinosaurs and Parcels, SAMETIME’S forthcoming EP ‘Maybe We Can Get High?’ features a collection of tracks which tells of the ecstatic uppers and brutal downers of youthful hedonism.
“We’re young male adults going through that phase of life where going out and getting “sloshed” every weekend is compulsory. ‘Get To Know Ya’ is a bright, upbeat song about just going out and meeting someone that makes you feel good temporarily. ‘Something To Feel’ explores the darker side of nightlife and being consumed by the search for a bigger, better high. The EP is a self reflection of us but also our generation as we navigate our way through young adulthood but making sure we have a good time doing it.” SAMETIME
Despite their years (Tim, 22 and Sam, 19) they have spent the last 10 years developing a reputation as one of the Sunny Coast`s hardest working acts busking every weekend, and fine tuning their songwriting craft. In 2017 Sametime signed a long term publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing.
SAMETIME will be playing shows in support of their EP throughout October.
SAMETIME TOUR DATES
Saturday August 21, Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast, QLD Tickets
Thursday October 14, The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD Free entry
Friday, October 15, Solbar, Sunshine Coast, QLD Tickets
Sunday, October 17, Mo’s Desert Clubhouse, Gold Coast, QLD Tickets
PRAISE FOR SAMETIME
“Moving On is a bright-eyed indie-dance banger, digging into the same infectious hooks as you’d expect from bands like The Jungle Giants but with a slightly distinct twist”
PILERATS
Moving On: “Rated this one 4 stars to begin with but had to bump it up another notch cos it really is the best I’ve heard from SAMETIME and represents an exciting new chapter for the band. Slick as per usual but they’ve unlocked a dizzy indie-disco touch that takes the track to another level. 4.5 stars”
Dave Ruby Howe, Triple j Unearthed
Get To Know Ya: “this one will lift you higher! it’s got a big pop disco sheen to it with drips of empire of the sun in that chorus.4 stars”
Declan Byrne, Triple J
Til Yr Not Ok: “Nothing but good, infectious vibes in this summer jam! Love this guys! 4 stars”
Claire Mooney, Triple j
Til Yr Not Ok: “Why do I feel like I’ve just won 10,000 tickets at the Timezone and I feel invincible like not even the claw machine can win against me?? THIS SONG HITS!! 4 stars”
Pip Massussen, Triple j
Single: Moving On is out now.
EP: Maybe We Can Get High? is out Thursday, September 2
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What’s been happening recently?
So much! We’ve been working on the release of our fourth single “Teenage Dream”, including a music video which will be out soon! We’ve also written, produced and filmed our very own YouTube series called “Almost Like Angels”. The first few episodes are already out, and we have so many more on the way!
Your latest single ‘Teenage Dream’ will be released on the 13th of August, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
“Teenage Dream” is an anthem to encourage people to keep working hard and not to let the negativity or doubts of others stop you from pursuing your dreams. People can be very dismissive and often treat your dreams or aspirations as childlike or something you’ll eventually “grow out of”. We’ve experienced this a lot personally and know so many others have too, so we decided to write a song about it!
When creating the track, we wanted it to have a very triumphant and encouraging sound, so the production is built around a marching band beat, creating that imagery of a group of people (all the dreamers out there!) marching towards turning their dreams into a reality. We wanted the song to sound very vibrant and fun, reflecting that “carefree teenage spirit”, but also to create something that people of all ages could listen to and enjoy because no matter what age you are, it’s never too late to dream or pursue your passions!
How did Teenage Dream come about and what does this single mean to you?
“Teenage Dream” was inspired by personal experience. Whilst we are blessed to have some really amazing supportive people in our lives, during our Like Angels journey, we have also experienced people expressing unsolicited negativity and doubt over our decision to pursue music. This song was really important to us because it was a response to all of the doubters, haters and discouragers in one song! We were able to write honest lyrics without a filter and say what we needed to say – it was quite therapeutic to be honest! More than that, it was also super important to us that “Teenage Dream” was relatable to other people. We want all of our fellow dreamers out there to feel encouraged on their own personal journey, to feel empowered and to know that they are not alone!
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
We recorded this song back in 2019 with Philippe-Marc Anquetil. Phil has produced, mixed and mastered all of our songs so far. He’s incredibly talented and such a genuine human being. We’re so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him and learn so much in the process too!
How did you approach the recording process?
We showed Phil a voice memo recording on our phone, which had vocals and some simple piano chords. When it was time to actually start the recording process at the studio, we started by building the track around the original piano chords from that voice memo. Once we added the piano, we built up a marching band beat, including drums and brass band elements. We added vocals, harmonies and then some intentional sound samples that contributed to the storyline of the lyrics. For example we added the sound of a school bell ringing in Verse 1 when we mention the word “school” and in the Chorus, we added the sound of a gun being loaded and fired while we’re singing “If you don’t think I can make it, load your gun cause I can take it”. We were very open during the recording process – open to experimenting & to where the song could go. It could’ve had so many different sounds or styles, but whatever choices we made had to complement and emphasise the meaning of the lyrics.
What programs/instruments did you use?
One of our favourite parts of the recording process is being as hands on and creative as possible! Phil recorded the song using logic Pro and we played piano for the track. We used and combined a lot of different sound samples to construct and build the track, including some that we made ourselves in the studio, for example the “heys” you can hear in the background. You can also hear a massive crowd shouting the lyrics. Phil recorded multiple takes of us shouting lyrics into the microphone and then layered them to make it sound like a huge crowd had gathered and was singing along with us.
Please tell us about your new YouTube series ‘Almost Like Angels’:
“Almost Like Angels” is a self-taped docuseries that follows our journey as sisters trying to build a successful music career and reach international fame, in a mockumentary style (think “Flight of the Conchords” or “The Office”). Whilst it’s mainly built on satire and comedy, the series also explores some of the very real experiences we’ve had as independent artists. It will make you laugh, cringe and maybe even cry! We’ve written, produced, filmed and edited the entire series, so it’s been a pretty cool experience and we hope you like it!
Who are you listening to at the moment?
It changes daily, but at the moment we’ve been loving Blackbear’s new EP “misery lake” and two artists we always come back to are Taylor Swift and NF! We’ve also been listening to a lot of Aussie made music at the moment too – we’re living in such crazy and uncertain times and streaming Australian music is one simple and easy way to help support our peers at the moment! A couple of our fave 100% Aussie playlists are “New Australian Music” by The Underground Stage and “auspOp now!” by AuspOp now (both on Spotify). We’ve also made quite a few playlists of our own on our Spotify artist profile which we update regularly, to share our current and ever changing favourite tracks.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2021?
We’re currently collaborating with a Melbourne artist on our music video for “Teenage Dream” – we can’t wait to share it with everyone! We’ve also got more episodes of “Almost Like Angels” coming out weekly and of course, more new music on the way too!
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Penelope Isles
Which Way To Happy
1. Terrified
2. Rocking At The Bottom
3. Play It Cool
4. Iced Gems
5. Sailing Still
6. Miss Moon
7. Sudoku
8. Have You Heard
9. Pink Lemonade
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11. In A Cage
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Today, multi-platinum producer DJ Snake unveils his latest release with new track ‘Run It‘ featuring Rick Ross and Rich Brian. LISTEN HERE.
The record, which follows recent boundary-pushing tracks ‘You Are My High‘ and ‘Ring The Alarm’ with Malaa, is from the forthcoming Marvel Studios’ film Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings. The record will also serve as the anthem for ESPN‘s coverage of this year’s College Football season, which kicks off on August 28th.
The recent string of anthemic records arrive while DJ Snake is in the middle of his Europe and North American tour, which has already included stops at major cities and festivals. The remainder of his 2021 run will also include a stop at North America’s legendary electronic music festival EDC Las Vegas in October. For Rich Brian, the release arrives hot off the heels of his collaboration with NIKI and Warren Hue on ‘California‘, from 88rising‘s forthcoming Head In The Clouds 3 compilation.
‘Run It ft. Rick Ross, Rich Brian‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
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On Friday 17th September, The Lofts are proud to present one of the hottest DJs on the scene right now, the high-rising dance star that is SKREAM.
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