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DESCENDENTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 9TH & WALNUT FEATURING ORIGINAL LINE-UP OUT JULY 23
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DESCENDENTS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM 9TH & WALNUT

by the partae May 5, 2021
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DESCENDENTS
ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

9TH & WALNUT
FEATURING ORIGINAL LINE-UP
OUT JULY 23

PHOTO CREDIT: ED COLVER

Today, legendary punk band Descendents announce their upcoming album 9th & Walnut due out July 23 via Epitaph Records. Recorded in 2002, the original four-piece lineup — bassist Tony Lombardo, drummer Bill Stevenson, guitarist Frank Navetta (d. 2008), and vocalist Milo Aukerman — entered the studio to finally record the songs with which they first forged their genre-defining sound.

Named for their Long Beach practice space back in the day, the 18-track collection features the bands’ earliest material written from 1977 through 1980. The collection also includes Descendents’ debut tracks “Ride the Wild” & ”It’s a Hectic World” (heard here for the first time with vocals by Milo), and the Dave Clark Five’s “Glad All Over” with the full Descendents treatment.

The band offers the first glimpse of 9th & Walnut with “Baby Doncha Know.” “’Baby Doncha Know’ was maybe the 5th song we learned,” recalls drummer Bill Stevenson. “We would go out to 9th & Walnut every weekend and practice all day. I mainly just remember being in awe of how ‘a kid my age, who goes to my high school’ could have written all these cool songs. Frank seemed to have a maturity beyond his years. I never asked him who or what it was about. I was just happy to be there with him and Tony”

CHECK OUT “BABY DONCHA KNOW” NOW

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Descendents are vocalist Milo Aukerman, bassist Tony Lombardo, late guitarist Frank Navetta, and drummer Bill Stevenson.

9TH & WALNUT TRACK LISTING
  1. Sailor’s Choice
  2. Crepe Suzette
  3. You Make Me Sick
  4. Lullaby
  5. Nightage
  6. Baby Doncha Know 
  7. Tired of Being Tired
  8. I’m Shaky
  9. Grudge
  10. Mohicans
  11. Like the Way I Know
  12. It’s A Hectic World
  13. To Remember
  14. Yore Disgusting
  15. It’s My Hair
  16. I Need Some
  17. Ride the Wild
  18. Glad All Over​ (Dave Clark Five cover)
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Madi Diaz Releases New Single/Video 'Nervous'
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Madi Diaz Releases New Single/Video ‘Nervous’

by the partae May 5, 2021
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‘Nervous’ video still by Jordan Bellamy

“An artist new to me that I hope you love.” – Bob Boilen, NPR Music

“[‘New Person, Old Place’ is] genuinely profound.” – The Guardian

“[‘New Person, Old Place’ is] half kiss-off, half facing-the-future resolution – and all uplifting inspiration.” – The Sunday Times

“[‘New Person, Old Place’ is] gorgeously folksy.” – Brooklyn Vegan

Today, Nashville-based songwriter Madi Diaz releases “Nervous,” a new single about recognising unhealthy coping mechanisms. “Nervous,” her third single for ANTI-, follows the evocative “New Person, Old Place” and “Man In Me,” and further presents Diaz’s ability to write direct and introspective music, a craft she’s spent years refining. The song’s frank lyrics are bellied by infectious guitar and Diaz’s buoyant voice: “I know why I lie to myself // I’m not really looking to get healthy // I have so many perspectives I’m losing perspective I make me nervous.” The accompanying video was shot in Nashville and directed by Jordan Bellamy. It was inspired by and includes an homage to the final scene of Andrei Tarkovsky’s film The Stalker, a film that has always resonated with Diaz through its otherworldly nature, as well as its thoughtful and often anxiety inducing pace.

“You know when you hold a mirror up to a mirror and you get an infinite amount of reflections from every angle? That’s what ‘Nervous’ is about,” says Diaz. “It’s when you’re in a loop of looking at yourself from every vantage point until you’re caught up in your own tangled web of bullshit. It’s about catching yourself acting out your crazy and you’re finally self aware enough to see it, but you’re still out of your body enough and curious enough to watch yourself do it.”

Watch Madi Diaz’s “Nervous” Video

Watch the “Man In Me” Video

Listen to “New Person, Old Place”

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Charlotte Rosse
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Charlotte Rosse

by the partae May 5, 2021
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Where are you currently based?

Currently in Monaco. Home will always be London where I hope to go back once vaccinated.

What have you been up to recently?

I have been working on the acoustic version of “Raise a Toast” and the video. Plus recording vocals for my upcoming acoustic EP.

How did you first start playing music?

I started singing before I could walk 🙂

Your new single ‘Raise A Toast’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?

The biggest influence on the melody and the over-the-top drama of the lyrics has been the music of an Italian icon, Mina Mazzini. She has a dramatic voice similar to mine and I take a lot of inspiration from her music of the ’60s and ’70s. Apart from that lyrically I love Lana Del Rey and the vintage glamour which I try to convey in my songs.

When writing this song I thought that it’s message has a lot of similarities to “All By Myself” by Eric Carmen, famously sung by my favorite 90’s diva Celine Dion. As his song was based on a part of a Rachmaninov’s piano concerto I thought it would be cool to add the actual Rachmaninov recording at the beginning of the track played from vinyl! It also underlines the huge influence of classical music in my creative process.

You co-wrote Raise A Toast with Arrow Benjamin (Beyonce, Alicia Keys), how did this collaboration come about and how was the experience as a whole?

Arrow was introduced to me by an acquaintance of my boyfriend. It was a total coincidence that our paths crossed. We met a few times and decided to give it a shot and work on some music together. I was very excited about the opportunity to work with him as he is incredibly skilled with words. As a young songwriter I can learn a lot from people like Arrow.

Once we started working we understood we are both alfa personalities so there were a lot of fiery discussions, long late-night phone calls, and different visions but in the end, we both found a middle ground and consider the song “our baby”.

Where and when did you record the track and who did you work with?

I recorded the track in the summer of 2020 with some difficulties due to the COVID restrictions. It was recorded in a recording studio in Nice, France.

You’re operatically trained, how does this influence your music and live performance?

I’ve been trained in Speech Level Singing technique since I was 16. This technique built the grounds for me as a vocalist. The biggests benefits I got from my classical training were mainly the development of my musical horizons and knowledge, the expansion of my vocal range, and the experience of singing some of the most difficult pieces of music written for voice, which now gives me an incredible confidence and ease while singing pop music. Not to mention the discipline you have to develop when you study for an Opera Degree, which involves acting, music theory, fencing, ballet and more. All this is very helpful for live performances.

How did the concept for the music video come about?

When shooting the video we were in a lockdown and I decided to take things into my own hands rather than wait for the reopening. I ordered a big Pavlova cake at a patisserie in Monaco, bought a ton of macaroons, and asked my close friend, who is a famous fashion designer in Poland, to lend me some fancy gowns. When writing this song I already had a vision of a Hollywood siren who has it all, dancing by herself to the music in her hotel room, drinking way too much, watching TV at night, and eating fast food. The idea of a modern Marie Antonette mixed with Marylin Monroe. Shooting it was hard work but also sooo much fun. And I got totally tipsy on all the champagne! But seriously, I think the video is such a good contrast to the song, as you can see my joyful side. I wanted it to feel more personal therefore we edited it in an 8mm camera style.

Where and when did you film?

Considering that the music video was shot in January 2021 when we were in full lockdown everything had to be done very simplistically with just me as the director, stylist, makeup artist except for the cameraman. It was filmed in a hotel in Monaco.

What did you find most challenging and rewarding during the creation of the music video?

I guess the biggest challenge was to take care of all the styling, makeup, and hairstyling. It was a lot of work considering I had 5 different looks. I loved that I had total creative control and it was simply fun.

Who are you listening to at the moment?

I have a very broad spectrum of music I listen to but currently one of my favs is Snoh Aalegra. I’m also in love with the 90’s vibes of the new releases from Bruno Mars.

What do you like to do away from music?

A passion that has definitely helped throughout my teenage years and something I care about a lot is the transformative power of makeup. Together with fashion, makeup has always been my armour and has given me the freedom to choose who I want to be. Every day I choose a different look that makes me feel empowered and brave.

What do you have planned for the rest of 2021?

In June I’m going to release an acoustic EP which has been fun to record as we’ve done it with a great live string quartet. Then I’m hoping to travel and hang out on the beach for the whole of June, July, and August. I’m also gonna have my mini studio set up with me and do remote songwriting sessions with my team. Once September arrives I hope to go back to London and work on my original material there.

Favourite food and place to hang out?

Favorite food? Probably Cipriani’s famous meringue cake. I have a horrible sweet tooth.

My favorite place to hang out is George Members Club in Mayfair, London. It feels like home and the staff there are like family to me!

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Melbourne’s freshest production duo Dubbel Drop plunges into the scene with their highly infectious, disco-infused house track Mighty Knight
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Melbourne’s freshest production duo Dubbel Drop plunges into the scene with their highly infectious, disco-infused house track Mighty Knight

by the partae May 4, 2021
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Taken straight from a sun-drenched pool party at a villa somewhere on the crystal blue shores of the French Riviera, Mighty Knight is brimming with energetic arrangement, driving synthesizer riffs and an undeniably infectious, vocal hook.

The wondrous enigma that is Dubbel Drop draws inspiration from the scene’s icons including Armand Van Helden, Boston Bun and Cassius to name a small few. The first of many singles for the duo in 2021, their goal is to loosen up, party with the people and share their sonic vibes with all who dare enter the Dubbel Drop world. They’re just waiting for a mate…

Mighty Knight is the debut single from Dubbel Drop and will be released on Friday 30th April 2021 via Be Rich Records. 

Social links / Website: https://linktr.ee/dubbeldrop

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/4R6Kb1sbHUPXcsLTSHdrzN?si=LQMqmBeIR9-FU4mS9u0InQ

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubbeldrop

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dubbeldropdjs/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe2VsHyhta4dmlCFXHdid6Q

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dubbeldrop

 

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Dizzy Fae Shares Hypnotising, Sex Pop Single 'Body Move'
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Dizzy Fae Shares Hypnotising, Sex Pop Single ‘Body Move’

by the partae May 4, 2021
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DIZZY FAE SHARES NEW SINGLE
‘BODY MOVE’

+ NEW EP ANTENNA OUT MAY 26

“This early aughts-sounding banger from Dizzy Fae is like a club anthem for robots.”
– Nylon
—

Minneapolis vocalist and pop experimentalist Dizzy Fae has shared her effervescent new single ‘Body Move‘. The release is accompanied by a colourfully provocative video, directed by Will Tooke. The video reflects Fae’s multitudes from its opening scene inspired by classic Disney Channel shows like Hannah Montana – laugh track and all – to its sex-positive, self-assured lyrics to the colorfully trippy Mario Kart-esque ride Fae takes looking for inspiration in the world around her. The release coincides with the announcement of her upcoming EP Antenna, out May 26.

Dizzy says ‘Body Move’ is about ‘moving your body, it’s giving confidence, it’s giving there’s no better time than now, it’s giving get into your body now! I want people to feel good about themselves while listening to this.’

Dizzy Fae is a 21-year-old interdisciplinary artist on a mission to interrogate the nuances and liberties of love and human connection. Born in St. Paul and based in Minneapolis, Fae is mixed-race and queer, and her art is an extension of her fluid nature and constant state of transformation. Belonging everywhere and nowhere. In her attempt to unearth the unknown from within, Fae frolics through the fringes of genre, laying her observations bare with burning confidence and an uncompromising spirit. Fae’s multi-dimensional talents are the product of conservatory training, years spent studying dance and vocal performance in a variety of genres including opera and jazz.

Dizzy Fae emits a ‘godlike serenity’ (Paper) and has shared the stage with artists from Jorja Smith to Kehlani to Snoh Aalegra and Lizzo, who hand-picked Dizzy to open on a sold-out tour mere weeks after her high school graduation. The proud BIPOC queer singer has amassed millions of streams worldwide along with critical acclaim from The New York Times, Pitchfork, Billboard, Vogue UK, Wonderland Magazine, Teen Vogue, and more. Antenna will be released via Downtown Records/The Orchard and marks Dizzy’s first EP since 2019’s critically-acclaimed No GMO Mixtape as she emerges with a new genre-bending sound she describes as ‘sex-pop’, inspired by the likes of Missy Elliott and Peaches.

DIZZY FAE ANTENNA OUT MAY 26

Praise for Dizzy Fae

‘A wonderland of experimental R&B with bonkers production and pop sensibility’
– Billboard

“Feather soft vocals, salacious lyrics, and distorted computer sound effects, Dizzy Fae successfully pushes her “sex pop” agenda to the forefront. I’m a believer.”
– Refinery29 

‘Dizzy Fae demands your attention.’
– them

“With a bouncy, electronic beat, ready for post-covid dance parties”
–
 Consequence of Sound 

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ROSIE TUCKER New Album Sucker Supreme Out Now On Epitaph Records
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ROSIE TUCKER New Album Sucker Supreme Out Now On Epitaph Records

by the partae May 4, 2021
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“It’s huge to be able to put out the album just as the band is able to start playing together again safely. I’m in love with music and grateful for a chance to share the music I made with some people I love.”
– Rosie Tucker

Singles: “Barbara Ann” “Habanero” “Ambrosia” “Arrow” “Brand New Beast”

Praise for Sucker Supreme

“Barbara Ann” on NPR All Songs Considered

“pop-rock perfection.” – them.

“shimmering indie gem” – Uproxx

“sharp indie rock” – BrooklynVegan

“crunchy, gliding guitars and a soaring melody” – Stereogum

“a capsule of self-exploration and detailed, diaristic revelation.” – FLOOD

“Tucker’s new album ramps up the energy while retaining their keen intellect and searching humanity.”
– KCRW “Private Playlist”

“an intricate web of twinkly guitar parts and shimmering leads, all of which coalesce to create a one-way stream of clean chords, dreamy vocals and pumping drums heading towards the track’s lung-bursting finale.” – Guitar World

“Rosie Tucker’s knack for witty, yet bruising lyrics and impeccable melodies is back in a big way on “Barbara Ann'”
– Paste Magazine

“’Habanero’ is hot like Rosie Tucker songs are hot: beautifully sung and boldly played” – Buzzbands.la

LA artist Rosie Tucker (they/them) has released their third album Sucker Supreme, their first with Epitaph Records. A coming of age album of intimate storytelling and electrifying, intricate guitar, the collection aches with self-discovery, self-definition, and self-redefinition.

Available across platforms here.

It has earned acclaim spanning NPR, Stereogum, them., GLAAD, KCRW “Today’s Top Tune”, Music Connection, Under The Radar, The Luna Collective, BrooklynVegan and more. With nearly 100k monthly Spotify listeners, new singles “Habanero” and “Barbara Ann” have been featured on “New Alternative,” “NPR Music: Bob Boilen,” “NPR: Music’s New Music Friday,” “Out Now,” “Feel-Good Indie Rock,” “undercurrents,” “Chill Singer-Songwriter” as well as Apple Music “Today’s Indie Rock” and “New In Indie”.

On this album, Rosie’s openhearted, sing-song alto melodies are king and wry, detailed lyricism is queen. Noise creaks in every layer of these songs: ticking Geiger counters, synthesised whale calls, tape machine slams, walls of distorted guitar rolling in and then blooming out into infinite repeats. As with all things Rosie Tucker, this album is not easily slotted into a binary like happy or sad. In the world of Sucker Supreme, concepts like male or female, married or divorced, destruction or salvation, are not two opposite sides of the same coin, they are all connected points on the same sphere.

Rosie exploded into the musical zeitgeist with critically acclaimed 2019 album Never Not Never Not Never Not, sharing stages with kindred spirits Phoebe Bridgers, Soccer Mommy, Vagabon, and Remo Drive. Sucker Supreme is just the right follow-up: still playfully observed, still sneakily political, still indebted to folk singers of the past – but also much, much bigger, brighter, louder and noisier than anything Tucker has dared before.

Sucker Supreme Track Listing

Barbara Ann

Habanero

Different Animals

Trim

For Sale: Ford Pinto

Ambrosia

Arrow

Creature of Slime

Brand New Beast

 Airport

Dog

Clinic Poem

Peach Pit

How Was It?

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ALBERT SALT UNVEILS STUNNING NEW SINGLE 'THINK IT’S TIME TO GET A JOB'
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ALBERT SALT UNVEILS STUNNING NEW SINGLE ‘THINK IT’S TIME TO GET A JOB’

by the partae May 4, 2021
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Melbourne songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and film composer Albert Salt has returned his stunning new single ‘Think It’s Time To Get A Job’.

Paired with the release is a brilliant video clip produced by Salt from his home studio. The video features Salt performing in front of projections of Melbourne from the 1970’s – it’s a compelling accompaniment that leans into the nostalgic and dream-like atmosphere of the song.

Thematically, ‘Think It’s Time To Get A Job’ pulls on the heart-strings of what many musicians go through – the pressure and anxiety of getting a “real job” and the ever-longing pursuit of a stable and “normal” career. Salt grapples with the notion of leaving it all behind and putting his dreams to bed, but it’s evident to those listening, and to himself, that his creative pursuits will, and should continue.

It’s also a melancholic and reflective piece. ‘Think It’s Time To Get A Job’ exemplifies Salt’s musicianship pairing beautiful performance with intricate arrangement, alongside faultless production. The song truly packs a punch, drawing you in from the outset before taking you on a journey of realisation – the perfect soundtrack for times of reflection and self-doubt.

The track follows a busy 2020 which saw Salt release his first major body of work in five years – 25 Not Doing Alright – featuring singles ‘25’, ‘Daylesford’ and ‘Even Out’. The songs on 25 Not Doing Alright were a new beginning for Salt and the catalyst for a prolific period of songwriting as a solo artist, film composer and member of Juno Disco.

“The last record was extremely personal and revealing. It was a nice challenge to come up with something that could follow that. I decided to go back in time a bit and explore a period of my life where I was working a dead-end job and wasn’t really putting out music under Albert Salt” he explains.

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About Albert Salt:

Albert Salt personifies eclecticism in music – seamlessly spanning genre and projects of distinct variation. His classical training and musical agility have seen him perform with the likes of Client Liaison, Kele, Boy & Bear, Jinja Safari, Safia and Julia Stone.

Hailing from Hamilton, country Victoria, Salt gained attention in 2011 following the release of his debut record Dearest Stranger. Lead single “Fear & Loathing” garnered support from triple j Unearthed, where he became a 2011 Unearthed High finalist before earning a slot at Parklife Festival. He followed his debut with a succession of EPs before the release of his sophomore album Wilson Street in 2015 and his 2017 single “Glass Plains” which featured Alex Lahey.

In 2017, Salt joined Melbourne-based producer Flamingo Jones to form the tropical dance-duo Juno Disco. In 2019 they released their debut self-titled EP and toured nationally with Luke Million and LEISURE, before appearing at St Kilda Festival in 2020.

Despite music industry shutdowns in 2020, Salt remained busy writing and recording new Juno Disco, scoring his first feature with the acclaimed composer and conductor Nicholas Buc for a new film Slant and released his new solo EP 25 Not Doing Alright – his first major body of work in five years.

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Indian-born and now London-based artist Segiri releases the sparkling and uplifting dance-pop single ‘Parallel’, which is the perfect feel-good tonic as we approach the warmer months and move out of lockdown. Released on 30 April, the vibrant ‘Parallel’ proves why Segiri has been heralded as "one to watch", having received strong radio support from BBC Asian Network, Soho Radio and Hoxton Radio. Infused with elements of piano house, synth-pop and R&B, the euphoric single was produced by One Bit (Stormzy, JP Cooper) and Haj (Sigma, Becky Hill) and looks set to propel Segiri to the next level, thanks to its catchy lyrics, anthemic chorus, and Segiri’s powerful yet emotional vocal delivery.  Segiri said: " Parallel is about two lives or two parts of oneself that run parallel but never quite meet. It's about trying to find that soul mate but never being able to do so. The dark and good side to you living in parallel and co-existing, aware of each other but never meeting.” ‘Parallel’ has been remixed by fast rising UK House Producer & DJ Tom Ferry, whose deep, bass-infused remix will be released on 28 May.  Segiri’s previous singles, ’Tastes Like Anarchy’, ‘Chances’, and ‘Red Flag’ received strong radio support, including from Ashanti Omkar on the BBC Asian Network, who selected 'Tastes Like Anarchy' as one of Ashanti's 2020 Bangers. Filmed during lockdown and made to look like a Zoom call, Segiri’s music video for ’Tastes Like Anarchy' won the NeXtup Global Indie Music Competition judged by Mally Mall, Zhavia and Chief Keef. Segiri’s previous three tracks have over 100k plays combined views on YouTube and over 250k plays on Spotify. Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/xxbdvxl Segiri Socials instagram.com/segiri_music
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Segiri ‘Parallel’ Out Now!

by the partae May 4, 2021
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Indian-born and now London-based artist Segiri releases the sparkling and uplifting dance-pop single ‘Parallel’, which is the perfect feel-good tonic as we approach the warmer months and move out of lockdown.

Released on 30 April, the vibrant ‘Parallel’ proves why Segiri has been heralded as “one to watch”, having received strong radio support from BBC Asian Network, Soho Radio and Hoxton Radio. Infused with elements of piano house, synth-pop and R&B, the euphoric single was produced by One Bit (Stormzy, JP Cooper) and Haj (Sigma, Becky Hill) and looks set to propel Segiri to the next level, thanks to its catchy lyrics, anthemic chorus, and Segiri’s powerful yet emotional vocal delivery. 

Segiri said: “ Parallel is about two lives or two parts of oneself that run parallel but never quite meet. It’s about trying to find that soul mate but never being able to do so. The dark and good side to you living in parallel and co-existing, aware of each other but never meeting.”

‘Parallel’ has been remixed by fast rising UK House Producer & DJ Tom Ferry, whose deep, bass-infused remix will be released on 28 May. 

Segiri’s previous singles, ’Tastes Like Anarchy’, ‘Chances’, and ‘Red Flag’ received strong radio support, including from Ashanti Omkar on the BBC Asian Network, who selected ‘Tastes Like Anarchy’ as one of Ashanti’s 2020 Bangers. Filmed during lockdown and made to look like a Zoom call, Segiri’s music video for ’Tastes Like Anarchy’ won the NeXtup Global Indie Music Competition judged by Mally Mall, Zhavia and Chief Keef. Segiri’s previous three tracks have over 100k plays combined views on YouTube and over 250k plays on Spotify.

Buy / Stream: https://ffm.to/xxbdvxl

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Laurel Canyon – Nicholas Gillespie, 26, and Serg Cereja, 22 –  met two years ago through a mutual friend in their hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania. After connecting over a shared interest in Arthur Rimbaud, the duo began to rehearse rock ‘n’ roll standards in Serg’s garage. By October 2020, Nick and Serg began composing original songs together, the first of which, “Two Times Emptiness,” will be released May 1, 2021 on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud. Gillespie and Cereja found a new power in their individual craftsmanship through collaboration, both contributing equally to the music and the lyrics, eye-to-eye, line-for-line, creating a song neither felt they could have written alone. After breaking the ice with the first completely co-written song, they quickly found themselves with more than an album's worth of material. This unique experience spurred them on to professionally record that first song that had opened the doors. With the help of New York based producer, Craig Almquist, the duo managed to have it recorded in one day, mixed and mastered only four months after they had written it in the fall of 2020. This debut single, an upbeat tribute to the "femme fatale," was recorded in February 2021 by Ayad Al Adhamy and Craig Almquist at Diamond City Studio in Brooklyn, NY. After the debut single's release the first of May, their follow up single, "Enemy Lines," which was recorded in March, is set for release early this summer. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7bQuj8vUIBFjdcfH1D3Ba4?si=dQ64lGX_SGGKntzIRhNdXw&dl_branch=1 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/two-times-emptiness-single/1562327020 YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=f406XXLPIgk&feature=share SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/laurel_canyon_band/two-times-emptiness Bandcamp: https://laurelcanyonmusic.bandcamp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__laurelcanyon__/ https://linktr.ee/Laurel_Canyon
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Laurel Canyon ‘Two Times Emptiness’

by the partae May 1, 2021
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Laurel Canyon – Nicholas Gillespie, 26, and Serg Cereja, 22 –  met two years ago through a mutual friend in their hometown of Allentown, Pennsylvania. After connecting over a shared interest in Arthur Rimbaud, the duo began to rehearse rock ‘n’ roll standards in Serg’s garage. By October 2020, Nick and Serg began composing original songs together, the first of which, “Two Times Emptiness,” will be released May 1, 2021 on Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, YouTube and SoundCloud. Gillespie and Cereja found a new power in their individual craftsmanship through collaboration, both contributing equally to the music and the lyrics, eye-to-eye, line-for-line, creating a song neither felt they could have written alone.

After breaking the ice with the first completely co-written song, they quickly found themselves with more than an album’s worth of material. This unique experience spurred them on to professionally record that first song that had opened the doors. With the help of New York based producer, Craig Almquist, the duo managed to have it recorded in one day, mixed and mastered only four months after they had written it in the fall of 2020. This debut single, an upbeat tribute to the “femme fatale,” was recorded in February 2021 by Ayad Al Adhamy and Craig Almquist at Diamond City Studio in Brooklyn, NY. After the debut single’s release the first of May, their follow up single, “Enemy Lines,” which was recorded in March, is set for release early this summer.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7bQuj8vUIBFjdcfH1D3Ba4?si=dQ64lGX_SGGKntzIRhNdXw&dl_branch=1
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/two-times-emptiness-single/1562327020
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=f406XXLPIgk&feature=share
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/laurel_canyon_band/two-times-emptiness

Bandcamp: https://laurelcanyonmusic.bandcamp.com

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Mykki Blanco announces album & shares new single 'Love Me'
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Mykki Blanco announces album & shares new single ‘Love Me’

by the partae May 1, 2021
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MYKKI BLANCO
ANNOUNCES BROKEN HEARTS & BEAUTY SLEEP MINI-ALBUM
OUT JUNE 18 VIA TRANSGRESSIVE RECORDS

FEAT. SPECIAL GUESTS BLOOD ORANGE, BIG FREEDIA & MORE

SHARES NEW SINGLE
‘LOVE ME (FEAT. JAMILA WOODS & JAY CUE)‘

PRAISE FOR MYKKI BLANCO

“Mykki Blanco helped make rap a more exciting place with their debut 10 years ago – everything about them, from style to sound to presence forced hip-hop fans to reconfigure what truly rebellious art looked like, and whether or not they could handle it.”  
FADER

“one of the most original, unpredictable artistic voices to emerge over the last decade”
BILLBOARD

Mykki Blanco is excited to announce the June 18 release of a new mini-album, Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep via Transgressive Records. The album will be available digitally on that date with the physical formats available on October 1. It marks Blanco’s first official release in nearly five years since their debut full-length Mykki album. Today they also share the second taste of Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep by way of the new single ‘Love Me (ft. Jamila Woods & Jay Cue)‘. The track was written by Mykki but elevated by the contribution of Jamila Woods as well as Mykki’s real-life brother, Jay Cue.  It was produced by Daniel Fisher (Physical Therapy) with additional production by FaltyDL.

Mykki shares: “‘Love Me’ is essentially about so many forms of love, patience, trust, time. It is about the potion that is created when you sift through the ingredients that create “love”, the alchemy we as human beings take part in to convey these feelings deep inside of us.

Jamila really comprises a lot of elements creatively that I just find awesome. Her soothing, soulful and folkloric voice reminiscent of great musicians like Janis Ian or Joni Mitchell. I was completely drawn into Jamila’s leaning towards crafting songs with strong lyricism, poetry and themes exploring self-love, intimacy, Black pride, power and vulnerability, so I approached her about working with me and sent her the instrumental for ‘Love Me.’ She made my lyrics her own and created a hazy, cozy, mystical vibe to the production that really planted the seeds of what ‘Love Me’ became. Months later I asked my little brother Jaycue (yes my real brother), to join in on the song. His section of the song he wrote himself and he poured himself into it, heart and soul. That day working with my brother impressed me so much because it was like seeing my own creativity, our family bond, his intense creative force just all coming together and it was extremely emotional for me and it really cemented for me what ‘Love Me’ is about.”   

The track’s producer, Fisher says, “Mykki and I were roommates in Chicago in 2006 and best friends since. They literally spotted me on the sidewalk one day, decided we should be friends and my life hasn’t been the same since. I followed them to NYC in 2008, where they introduced me to club music and we eventually started a band together. Ever since that band ended we have been trying to collaborate on a Mykki Blanco track. ‘Love Me’ really is the culmination of so much history for us.”

Today’s single is the follow up to last month’s ‘Free Ride‘ (which was co-produced by FaltyDL and Hudson Mohawke). Stereogum labelled the single “an ebullient dance-rap jam” and Blackbook declared, “(it) is the hit of Gospel-Disco joy we need right now.” Paper noted, “‘Free Ride’ sees Blanco once again broadening their musical horizons in fun and exciting ways.”  Flood said, “(it) feels both revitalizing and sentimental, further pushing against the binaries society has placed around love and sound.”

It’s been just over a decade since the moniker ‘Mykki Blanco’ was created – first as a video art project portraying a teenage female character (inspired by Lil Kim’s ‘Kimmy Blanco’ alter ego) posting vlogs and raps on social media, but it inevitably evolved into a vehicle of self-discovery in the artist’s journey of forming their personal self-identity. They have pushed hip-hop to some of its most untethered bounds, melding noise and experimental elements with club and trap sounds, whilst also forging a uniquely subversive path within a genre historically entangled in a problematic ideological web of misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia. And while Blanco has been widely recognized as leading the charge as a pioneering trailblazer in the so-called ‘queer rap’ sub-genre, the music of this forthcoming new chapter of their career represents such significant musical evolution toward eradicating the confines of genre categories and mashing the previous perception of the ceiling of their potential reach.

Mykki’s desire to elevate their artistry provided the lifeblood for Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep. To that end, the unique partnership they formed with producer FaltyDL – one that has been continuous since they first found themselves collaborating in 2018 – was instrumental in the creative process surrounding the mini-album. With Blanco penning the majority of the lyrics, FaltyDL produced nearly all the music. Samples became a thing of the past, and, in their place, original sounds and layers would prevail.  Creative energy was also found with the boldfaced names that contributed to the making of Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep including ‘It’s Not My Choice‘ which features Blood Orange. Two of the LP’s tracks feature lyrical collaborations – Big Freedia contributed to ‘That’s Folks‘ and ‘Summer Fling‘ was co-written by Kari Faux. All of these collaborations are as organic as they come with each guest being a genuine fan, if not friend or even family, of Blanco. Collectively they add unique flourishes, but the spirit of the mini-album is all their own.

Blanco’s evolution and road to Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep reflects an artist who has never been more in touch with their creative impulses and never more ready to bask in the magic of their own creativity. Mykki says, “For me, I am one of those artists who many would say has taken the longer road to get to where I am now, but it’s that journey which has been the reward because the journey really has been my life; the career has just been the outer shell to the deeper things that I’ve experienced, and I can only be here now because of this journey.” 

Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep by Mykki Blanco
is out digitally June 18 and physically on October 1
via Transgressive Records
Pre-order now: https://mykkiblanco.ffm.to/brokenheartsandbeautysleep
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MAX LEONE'S LONG AWAITED DEBUT EP MALLEABLE OUT NOW FEATURING NEW TRACK 'ESCAPE'
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MAX LEONE’S LONG AWAITED DEBUT EP MALLEABLE OUT NOW FEATURING NEW TRACK ‘ESCAPE’

by the partae May 1, 2021
written by the partae
Photo by Lauren Fogelstrom

PRAISE FOR MAX LEONE

“Burgeoning pop star”
Billboard

“With each new song, Leone demonstrates his talent and artistic evolution”
This Song Is Sick

“A real winner, complete with smooth vocals and sticky melodies”
PAPER Magazine

“Max Leone is making a case for himself as one of pop’s next young stars”
Pigeons & Planes

“The anti-pop prodigy fusing mind-boggling creations with raw emotion”
NME

“Max Leone, pop’s newest face, is worthy of your attention”
Pilerats

After inciting widespread critical buzz and fan anticipation, up-and-coming Los Angeles based songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Max Leone reveals his debut EP Malleable, today alongside a new video for track from the project ‘Escape‘. Listen to Malleable HERE.

The Clyde Munroe directed video is a dark and stylistic representation of the emotions that Max expresses throughout the lyrics of the new track. Released via Darkroom Records, the EP is out now at all digital retailers. Watch the video for ‘Escape‘ HERE.

Boasting a bevy of fan favourite tunes, the nine-track EP taps into every facet of Max’s enigmatic alternative approach to pop. On ‘in case (there’s a change of heart)’, dusty acoustic guitar creaks underneath his untouched vocal delivery as he confesses, “I’m just online pretending I’m fine, in case there’s a change of heart.” Piano upholds the cinematic ‘Escape‘ as he observes, “I sit and watch the fire burn and, suddenly, the lines are blurred,” while his falsetto pierces head-turning lines such as, “My head is on a swivel.” He paved the way for the EP with the latest singe ‘untitled’ last week.

Of the release, Max shares “I titled the EP Malleable because I wrote it over the course of a year that stretched and warped my reality so much. It feels like an amalgamation of all these different emotions that I’ve been left to sit with without any significant distraction. I’m definitely coming out of the process of creating this project a totally different person than I was when I started.”

Prior to release, tracks from the EP have gathered a total of 17M audio and video streams to date. Among other highlights, V Magazine touted ‘the craziest thing I’ve ever done’ in V’s New Music Round-Up and went on to claim, “This lo-fi cinematic song almost feels anti-pop, going against the grain of fleetingly cheerful melodies for a darker energy.” Further praise followed from ThisSongIsSick, The Interns, and more.

Leone has quietly emerged as a tastemaker-adored alternative pop outlier. PAPER extolled ‘First Grade‘ as “a real winner,” and Billboard crowned him “a Gen Z bedroom pop star.” Pigeons & Planes predicted, “Leone is creating the kind of compelling pop music that feels new and exciting, but also wouldn’t be out of place on the radio or Billboard charts.” Leone closed out 2020 with ‘5‘, a September release that “perfectly inhabits an authentic, alternative pop space,” according to Ones To Watch. Also last year, Leone earned buzz for tracks like Malleable (a July release that prompted The Line of Best Fit to praise him as a “lo-fi pop troubadour”), ‘The Beach‘ (an Alexander 23-produced song that drew acclaim from NME, who noted his “genuine raw talent”), and ‘Cautious‘ (a single quickly added to triple j rotation and supported by BBC Radio 1). Breaking all boundaries, Max Leone makes pop Malleable…

Malleable is out now via the Darkroom / Universal, buy/stream it here.

TRACKLIST
the craziest thing i’ve ever done
Cautious
First Grade
Malleable
5
The Beach
in case (there’s a change of heart)
Escape
untitled

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RISING STAR FINN ASKEW UNVEILS NEW SINGLE 'CHERRY BOMB'
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RISING STAR FINN ASKEW UNVEILS NEW SINGLE ‘CHERRY BOMB’

by the partae May 1, 2021
written by the partae
PRAISE FOR FINN ASKEW

“​Finn Askew’s take on melody-rich hyperpop sees the Somerset-born songwriter finding a summer-washed timelessness that revels in youth and excitement​”
​The Line of Best Fit

“A self-contained DIY talent… finessing a sound that is truly his own”
Clash Music

“​The nineteen year-old singer/songwriter has a soulful yet sharp sound”
COLORSXSTUDIO

Finn Askew has today released ‘Cherry Bomb‘, the latest single from the remarkable new UK talent. Listen HERE.

Hailing from a sleepy market town in Somerset, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter could scarcely be further removed from any sort of music scene, and yet he’s raising the bar for the rest of the industry with his soulful yet alternative inspired sound.

Wildly eclectic in his outlook, Finn actively rejects the concept of genre constraints and takes a magpie-like approach to song-writing, creating exciting new hybrids in the process. R&B, jazz, rap, emo and indie-rock all coalesce with stunning results for the VEVO DSCVR One To Watch artist.

Of the track Finn says “When I first heard the piano riff I fell in love and knew that it was special! Shoutout Earl, Max and Rob for making the tune what it is! Wanted to come back from the first project with something different before really showing off my sound which is yet to come.”

‘Cherry Bomb‘ is a fresh and exciting taste of things to come for this genre-defying artist. Stay tuned for more from Finn Askew in 2021.

‘Cherry Bomb‘ out now via Polydor Records, buy/stream it here.

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JUAN WAUTERS New album Real Life Situations is out now! Featuring collaborations with Mac Demarco, Nick Hakim, Homeshake & more
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JUAN WAUTERS New album Real Life Situations is out now! Featuring collaborations with Mac Demarco, Nick Hakim, Homeshake & more

by the partae May 1, 2021
written by the partae
Photo by Gustavo Miguez

PRAISE JUAN WAUTERS 

“If you want to tune into the real sound of New York, turn to Juan Wauters, an artist who captures the authentic mix of immigrants and POCs that breathe life into the city” – KCRW

“Smooth, quirky, full of good feeling, humour and pathos in his epic quest to diarise the world around him.” – NARC

“A festive love letter to New York that will leave you yearning for sunny weather and good company” – Remezcla

“There’s no one out there like Wauters, who for almost a decade has been merging North and South American folk sounds as the backdrop for his sometimes cryptic, sometimes plain, often ironic and playful verses” – RIFF 

“A lot of fun” – FADER 

“Honest and raw lyricism” – HYPEBEAST 

“Uplifting” – The Line of Best Fit 

Today, Juan Wauters releases new album Real Life Situations, featuring collaborations with Mac DeMarco, Homeshake, Nick Hakim, Cola Boyy, El David Aguilar, and more, via Captured Tracks / Remote Control Records. His fifth solo album, Real Life Situations is a delicate interplay between genre-hopping eclecticism and earnest, plain-spoken observation. Mining older songs, phone notes, new material, and snippets from TV and YouTube, he’s crafted an aural document of the year through his eyes. Jubilant choruses and spoken word poetry bleed into city noises and overheard conversations. Real freedom, the album suggests, comes not from gaining control, but from accepting its artifice. Listen to Real Life Situations here.

Until recently, Wauters had viewed his solo project as just that – a singular expression of his artistic vision. A trip through Latin America while recording his last album, however, laid the groundwork for a different approach. Inviting local musicians to contribute to the songs he was working on produced a collection unlike any of his previous work, infused with the musical traditions of each country he’d visited. As a result, 2018’s ‘La Onda De Juan Pablo’ and its follow-up, ‘Introducing Juan Pablo’, were Wauters’ most expansive and sonically diverse records to date, tracing both his Uruguayan roots and his travellers’ spirit. On Real Life Situations, he’s channeled this collaborative spirit, lending his chameleonic songwriting to experiments in hip-hop, lo-fi R&B, and deft indie-folk.

Real Life Situations is released digitally today and physically on May 14.

Listen / pre-order Real Life Situations: https://juanwauters.ffm.to/reallifesituations.opr

Juan Wauters – Real Life Situations
1. A JPW Headspace 2020
2. Monsoon (with Homeshake)
3. Sentimiento Queens
4. Locura
5. Ventana
6. Presentation (with Nick Hakim & Benamin) 
7. Unity (with Cola Boyy) 
8. Real (with Mac DeMarco) 
9. Keep Cool
10. Carmina Pensá
11. A Peter Pan Donuts Conversation
12. Lion Dome (with Air Waves)
13. JPW Talking
14. Acordes (with Tall Juan)
15. Bailando
16. Estás Escuchando (with El David Aguilar)
17. Crack Dabbling
18. A JPW Theme Song
19. Yendo
20. Powder
21. NY Weaz

Juan Wauters – Real Life Situations  is out now digitally and out physically Friday 14 May via Captured Tracks / Remote Control
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WHAT SO NOT & DMA’S COLLABORATE ON STRIKING TRACK
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WHAT SO NOT & DMA’S COLLABORATE ON STRIKING TRACK

by the partae May 1, 2021
written by the partae

Today, What So Not (Chris Emerson) returns from a yearlong hiatus by releasing ‘The Change’, a striking, thunderous collaboration with fellow Australians DMA’S HERE. 

 

View the enthralling futuristic video clip for ‘The Change’ HERE.


If the response to the then-unreleased song at recent Australian What So Not live shows is an indication of what’s to come – then we’re in for a long, energetic, and sweaty rest of 2021. The ferocious alt-rager ‘The Change’ was recorded in Sydney last year and is released now via Sweat It Out.

What So Not (Chris Emerson) says: “I met Johnny at their studio – a small room next to a noisy inner-city road, above a pub, with no sound insulation. We had (somehow) never met but clicked instantly, discussing life on the road, COVID & found commonality on our all-time favourite artists. The first thing we made is pretty much the track you hear. Johnny liked our little idea so much he decided to get the whole band involved a couple of days later we tracked Tommy & brought Mason in for some extra pieces. I feel like this record is one the two of us have always wanted to make but never had the right pieces of the puzzle, until now.”

 

Johnny Took from the DMA’S adds: “Emoh and I had never met before the day of our first session but quickly bonded over synths, production gear, The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy and Underworld. Being from such different songwriting worlds really made this a great collaboration for me. Once we got Tommy and Mason on the track after that first day of writing we knew we were onto something special and new for both of us.”


About What So Not:
Australia’s What So Not (Chris Emerson) made his biggest, boldest statement yet with the release of Not All the Beautiful Things, the three-years-in-the-making debut artist album that reaffirmed What So Not’s place as one of the most ambitious, visionary producers in the game. Featuring collaborations with Skrillex, Slumberjack, San Holo, Michael Christmas, and legendary ‘Africa’ rockers Toto, the album spawned the hit ‘Be OK Again’ featuring Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns and earned praise from all corners, including NYLON (“a fully packaged, uncompromised artistic vision”). Not All The Beautiful Things was supported as a triple j featured album. What So Not supported the album with a yearlong 150 show tour through 45 countries that included stops at Ultra, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza South America, all accompanied by the colossal chrome horse on monster truck wheels that graced the album’s cover. Since debuting in 2011, What So Not has garnered over 1 billion combined streams of his songs, which include such massive anthems as ‘High You Are‘, ‘Waiting’ with Skrillex and RL Grime, and his remix of RÜFÜS du Sol’s ‘Innerbloom‘. Already one of the most exciting live acts in electronic music, he further cemented that reputation when he brought out Silverchair’s Daniel Johns as a surprise guest during his set at Australia’s Laneway Festival, where the pair delighted fans with a new remix of the Silverchair classic ‘Freak.’ Most recently, he fulfilled a dream by remixing Run The Jewels ‘JU$T’ ft Pharrell Williams and Zack De La Rocha, at the start of 2021.

About DMA’S:
DMA’S (Tommy O’Dell, Matt Mason, Johnny Took) have gone from strength to strength since exploding onto the scene in 2014 with their debut single ‘Delete’. They have released two critically acclaimed albums – Hills End (2016) and For Now (2018) – both of which charted Top 10 in the ARIA Charts and resulted in ARIA nominations for Best Group, Best Rock Album and Best Independent Release. Forging their reputation abroad, the latter earned a #13 chart position in the UK as well as festival slots at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury and Reading and Leeds festivals. 2019 saw the Sydney natives play sold out shows across the UK and Ireland, support Liam Gallagher’s UK arena tour and sell eight thousand tickets to their July Manchester show in a matter of hours. Back home they scored a Platinum record for ‘Delete‘ plus Gold discs for ‘Lay Down‘ and ‘Step Up The Morphine‘. The band’s third studio album, THE GLOW, was released 10 July 2020 and debuted at #2 on the ARIA Charts, #4 in the UK and #1 in Scotland.

For more info on What So Not, visit: 
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[OUT NOW ON SWEAT IT OUT] Purple Disco Machine’s ‘Fireworks’ goes strength to strength with the release of an explosive remix package for the dance-floor filler. Purple Disco Machine staked his claim as one of the leading electronic producers in the world with the monstrous hit that was ‘Hypnotized’ a track that has been streamed over 250 million times across platforms, going triple Platinum in Italy, and Platinum in Poland and Switzerland. Purple Disco Machine has now followed up with his collaboration with Moss Kena and duo The Knocks, ‘Fireworks’ which has since followed in a similar vein dominating airwaves and amassing over 25 million streams across platforms since it’s release in February. Purple Disco Machine has now enlisted the services of some heavy hitters to add to the charm, with remixes from Torren Foot, Breakbot & Irfane, and a remix from Mind Enterprises out May 7th, keeping the summertime party rolling. On working on one of the biggest tracks of 2021, Torren Foot said, “Purple Disco Machine is one funky cat!! I was so stoked to be offered this opportunity. As soon as I heard the children’s choir in Fireworks, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I’m looking forward to a crowd chanting this one back at me!” Australian producer Torren Foot takes the bright production and takes it for a tech-house spin, filled with a driving bassline relevant for those late-night raves as well as for those festival goers looking for an uptempo explosion to accompany their fireworks. Torren Foot is fresh off an immense 2020, a year that saw his bass-driven stylings transform and blow up into a worldwide success. The Australian producer has amassed over 26 million streams across platforms, with tracks such as ‘Be Randy’ with Dom Dolla earning him an ARIA Award nomination. Torren Foot’s release ‘More Life’ connected with Australian audiences like no other, surpassing the 10 million stream mark across platforms, while also becoming the #1 most played song on triple j, hitting the #1 spot in the Australian Viral Chart, and topping Beatport’s overall chart. Of course, the success of ‘More Life’ didn’t go unnoticed with UK stars Tinie Tempah and L Devine jumping on the track for a vocal version that transformed the single into a surefire summer hit and a global sensation. Versatile French producer Breakboat teams up with a man he’s all too familiar with in Irfane, to bring down the tempo but up the Nu-disco vibes for a mix that is full of funk and dreamy synths. The duo are known for their 2010 collaboration on ‘Baby I’m Yours’ a track that has amassed 400 million streams across platforms and become ever relevant in popular culture. Breakbot’s funk-fuelled stylings have seen him remix the likes of Lizzo, Digitalism, Chromeo, Sneaky Sound System, Pnau, MGMT, and Phoenix. Finally, fresh off their collaboration with Purple Disco Machine for ‘Exotica’, Mind Enterprises joins the party fashionably late, taking the summery vibes from the original and dialing it up with hypnotic drum patterns, and disco-adjacent basslines to keep up that poolside aura. ‘Exotica’ was released late last year and has amassed over 3 million streams. Experimental and funk, Mind Enterprises has found success with tracks such as ‘Idol’ and ‘Lover Boy’ as he blurs the lines of the modern day dancefloor. Purple Disco Machine has proven himself to be a global superstar with the release of ‘Hypnotized’ with Sophie and The Giants, a track that has gone triple platinum in Italy, achieved Platinum status in Poland and Switzerland, and become Gold accredited in Germany and Austria. With over 250 million streams across platforms and rapidly growing, there is no doubt Purple DIsco Machine has already made his mark on the industry. ‘Fireworks’ is proving to be just as much a global success since its release in February, amassing over 25 million streams across platforms and hitting #42 in the Global Shazam Chart, and well on its way to achieving the heights of ‘Hypnotized’. To say the track has dominated on airwaves would be an understatement, with over 170k spins in the last two months and hitting #5 in the European Airplay Chart, along with #2 in Italy, #3 in Germany and #10 in Poland. As the track continues to blow up, the remixes will be sure to add to the celebrations. Purple Disco Machine’s ‘Fireworks feat. Moss Kena & The Knocks (Remixes)’ is out now on Sweat It Out. For more info on Purple Disco Machine, visit: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD For more info on The Knocks, visit: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE For more info on Moss Kena, visit: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD For more info on Torren Foot, visit: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD For more info on Breakbot, visit: FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD For more info on Mind Enterprises, visit: WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD
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PURPLE DISCO MACHINE’S ‘FIREWORKS’ PARTY KEEPS ROLLING ON WITH REMIXES FROM TORREN FOOT, BREAKBOT & IRFANE, AND MIND ENTERPRISES

by the partae May 1, 2021
written by the partae

[OUT NOW ON SWEAT IT OUT]

 

Purple Disco Machine’s ‘Fireworks’ goes strength to strength with the release of an explosive remix package for the dance-floor filler. Purple Disco Machine staked his claim as one of the leading electronic producers in the world with the monstrous hit that was ‘Hypnotized’ a track that has been streamed over 250 million times across platforms, going triple Platinum in Italy, and Platinum in Poland and Switzerland. Purple Disco Machine has now followed up with his collaboration with Moss Kena and duo The Knocks, ‘Fireworks’ which has since followed in a similar vein dominating airwaves and amassing over 25 million streams across platforms since it’s release in February. Purple Disco Machine has now enlisted the services of some heavy hitters to add to the charm, with remixes from Torren Foot, Breakbot & Irfane, and a remix from Mind Enterprises out May 7th, keeping the summertime party rolling. 

On working on one of the biggest tracks of 2021, Torren Foot said, “Purple Disco Machine is one funky cat!! I was so stoked to be offered this opportunity. As soon as I heard the children’s choir in Fireworks, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I’m looking forward to a crowd chanting this one back at me!”

Australian producer Torren Foot takes the bright production and takes it for a tech-house spin, filled with a driving bassline relevant for those late-night raves as well as for those festival goers looking for an uptempo explosion to accompany their fireworks. Torren Foot is fresh off an immense 2020, a year that saw his bass-driven stylings transform and blow up into a worldwide success. The Australian producer has amassed over 26 million streams across platforms, with tracks such as ‘Be Randy’ with Dom Dolla earning him an ARIA Award nomination. Torren Foot’s release ‘More Life’ connected with Australian audiences like no other, surpassing the 10 million stream mark across platforms, while also becoming the #1 most played song on triple j, hitting the #1 spot in the Australian Viral Chart, and topping Beatport’s overall chart. Of course, the success of ‘More Life’ didn’t go unnoticed with UK stars Tinie Tempah and L Devine jumping on the track for a vocal version that transformed the single into a surefire summer hit and a global sensation. 

Versatile French producer Breakboat teams up with a man he’s all too familiar with in Irfane, to bring down the tempo but up the Nu-disco vibes for a mix that is full of funk and dreamy synths. The duo are known for their 2010 collaboration on ‘Baby I’m Yours’ a track that has amassed 400 million streams across platforms and become ever relevant in popular culture. Breakbot’s funk-fuelled stylings have seen him remix the likes of Lizzo, Digitalism, Chromeo, Sneaky Sound System, Pnau, MGMT, and Phoenix.    

Finally, fresh off their collaboration with Purple Disco Machine for ‘Exotica’, Mind Enterprises joins the party fashionably late, taking the summery vibes from the original and dialing it up with hypnotic drum patterns, and disco-adjacent basslines to keep up that poolside aura. ‘Exotica’ was released late last year and has amassed over 3 million streams. Experimental and funk, Mind Enterprises has found success with tracks such as ‘Idol’ and ‘Lover Boy’ as he blurs the lines of the modern day dancefloor. 

Purple Disco Machine has proven himself to be a global superstar with the release of ‘Hypnotized’ with Sophie and The Giants, a track that has gone triple platinum in Italy, achieved Platinum status in Poland and Switzerland, and become Gold accredited in Germany and Austria. With over 250 million streams across platforms and rapidly growing, there is no doubt Purple DIsco Machine has already made his mark on the industry. ‘Fireworks’ is proving to be just as much a global success since its release in February, amassing over 25 million streams across platforms and hitting #42 in the Global Shazam Chart, and well on its way to achieving the heights of ‘Hypnotized’. To say the track has dominated on airwaves would be an understatement, with over 170k spins in the last two months and hitting #5 in the European Airplay Chart, along with #2 in Italy, #3 in Germany and #10 in Poland. As the track continues to blow up, the remixes will be sure to add to the celebrations.

Purple Disco Machine’s ‘Fireworks feat. Moss Kena & The Knocks (Remixes)’ is out now on Sweat It Out.

For more info on Purple Disco Machine, visit:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD

For more info on The Knocks, visit:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE

For more info on Moss Kena, visit:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD

For more info on Torren Foot, visit:

WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD

For more info on Breakbot, visit:

FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | SOUNDCLOUD

For more info on Mind Enterprises, visit:

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