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Since day one, DJ and production duo Catz ‘n Dogz, have prided themselves on their appreciation for life. Well known for their unique production-style, the duo returned with their final transmission of 2018. This time, it’s all about the core fundamentals that have brought them so far; Friendship, trust and love. Without them they wouldn’t thrive. Channeling this, ‘The Choice’ EP sends out the message of how we live is ‘The Choice’ we all have to make; Take what you do seriously but don’t take life too seriously. A bold statement against insular club culture, closed minds and lack of innovation.
As we enter the final month of the year, they revisit the EP and deliver a video for the Miss Bunty Vocal Mix. Featuring Miss Bunty herself, the video takes an opportunity to reflect upon the year they’ve had and delivers a clear message from the Polish Duo:
“Despite the difficulty’s life may throw at us, all we need is Love and the support of good people around us. In our case, Friendship is what has made Catz ‘n Dogz Work for over 11 years now. Keep on making ‘The Choice’”
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Australian pop artist Phil Hancock today released the music video for his latest single, “Heaven”. His first release in over 4 years, “Heaven” marks the opening chapter to a collection of pop gems being released by Phil throughout 2019.
“Heaven” explores the breakdown of a relationship – the pain, confusion and desperation in being left alone and the lengths you’d go to just to be with that person.
In the video, Phil performs the song alone in darkened rooms as objects come crashing down around him. Meanwhile, featured dancer Kelsey Riachi gives a heartbreaking interpretative dance to the song.
“I wanted the video to feel dark and claustrophobic,” he says, “to evoke that feeling of being empty and hurt by the departure of someone close to you.”
Released independently, “Heaven” has, in a few weeks, amassed over 30,000 streams across YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music, and it continues to grow.
Originally a songwriter to other artists behind the scenes, Phil says it’s time to step out to tell his own stories and share his journey as an independent gay pop artist in Brisbane, Australia.
He’s spent the past three years publishing a discography of relaxing piano music, performing traditional Balkan music throughout Europe and America, as well as producing and writing songs for other performers. He’s put all that behind him now to take a shot at being a pop artist in his own right.
2018 has been a rollercoaster year of change and growth, and Phil is pouring it all into this next chapter of music. Describing his new sound, Phil says it is “dance-’til-you-cry music.”
Song / Download Link: https://fanlink.to/heav3n
Website: http://philhancockofficial.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/
“The remix is a bubbling, perpetually evolving piece of electronics, something that refuses to settle in one place” – Clash Magazine
For years now Xinobi has been the staple of the Portuguese electronic music scene, dominating that deep house and techno sound has seen him make a mark not only in his own country but right across Europe and further afar.
As another incredibly busy and rewarding year for draws to a close, he is pleased announce that he will be closing out the year with the release of the long-awaited Rampa Remix of his runaway hit, ‘Far Away Place’. Taken from last year’s sophomore album ‘On The Quiet’, ‘Far Away Place’ has since taken Xinobi a thrilling journey, pleasing crowds the world over and amassing close to five million streams.
Xinobi says: ““This song already has a reputation and I am really happy with this collaboration. I have recieived countless messages and requests for this one ever since Rampa has been including it in his DJ sets and on keinemusik radio shows. We deliberately left it shrouded in mystery but I am thrilled people have been able to discover it organically, so it made sense to finally release it”
The song’s reputation is set to be cemented with this collaboration. Rampa, needs no introduction, similarly neither does this remix, with it already having become an exclusive staple of Rampa’s live set’s, often shrouded in mystery, it has gained a cult following with Xinobi receiving countless messages and requests as to its identity.
Since 2009, Rampa made a name of himself through Keinemusik, his own little d.i.y.-cosmos, being not only label, but also crew of likeminded DJs, producers and friends. The teamwork within this realm has seen a serious number of premier productions and collaborations, particularly with fellow producer &ME, not to forget the rest of the bunch, Adam Port, Reznik and Monja, Ry X, Honey Dijon and Pastaboys. With a huge array of collaborations and releases already under his belt, put out on imprints like Cocoon, Innervisions, Freerange, Crosstown Rebels. When it comes to DJing, he often adopts a less is more approach believing that consciousness is more essential to his artistic persona than ever before. A fact that evidently communicates through his music.
Despite Xinobi’s appetite for devouring various sounds and genres, there is a unique watermark and consistency to his output, due not least to his musical and arrangement-based skills. After releasing a few solid ep’s and two full lengths album’s Xinobi has gained real recognition among established and well-known artists and opinion-makers, and his underground cult has amplified.
Together they are excited to finally reveal and release this remix, as Rampa joins Jody Wisternoff & James Grant, Tensnake, Pete Herbert and many others in a long line of artists who have remixed the song only adding to its story and acclaim.
Xinobi’s ‘Far Away Place’ (Rampa Remix) will be released on November 30th, through Xinobi’s ever-growing influential label Discotexas.
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The festival will count on Afterlife, Solomun + 1, Paradise, Black Coffee, Saga, Flying Circus, All Day I Dream, Frequencies, Dystopia and Epic for its new edition.
Sound Tulum, the festival that has turned into one of the most outstanding recent phenomenons of the international underground scene, has finished with the full programme announcement of its second edition, which will take place from 29th of December to 13th of January in Tulumthat is one of the most exotic and magical indigenous places in the world.
SAGA
Opening Party, 29th of December. Bedouin will present their renowned international series, SAGA. SIS, Guy Laliberté, Santiago García and The Soul Brothers will be accompanying the duo.
FLYING CIRCUS
New Year’s Eve, 31st of December. This lifestyle, mentality and dream, this experience, this concept which is much more than just an event, will celebrate the last night of the year with its favourite artists: Audiofly, Brina Knauss, HVOB (live), Neo Human, Oliver Koletzki and Öona Dahl.
ALL DAY I DREAM
2nd of January. To start the 2019 with style – Lee Burridge will bring his mystical paradise “All Day I Dream” under “A Magical Soirée” to Sound Tulum and will be accompanied by Sébastien Léger and Newman.
PARADISE
3rd of January. Following the culmination of another landmark season in Ibiza, Jamie Jones will touch down in the incredible beauty of the enchanted Tulum jungle accompanied by Joseph Capriati, Art Department, Serge Devant, David Berrie and few more artists to be announced.
FREQUENCIES
4th of January. The international brand Frequencies will join with an incomparable event that will include performances by some of the most important and influential Techno figures in the world: Richie Hawtin, Ben Klock, Ellen Allien, Rødhåd and Fabio Florido.
SOLOMUN+1
5th of January. Sound Tulum, Sonorus XX Winter Beach and Project Sound present Solomun + 1 with Dixon, two great tastemakers taking over one of the most anticipated dates of the festival.
DYSTOPIA
7th of January. This experience that immerses its audience in a universe that contrasts the modern world, born in Ushuaïa, Ibiza presents its Mexican debut with a Hallucination theme. Luciano will be the headliner and he will be accompanied by Jennifer Cardini, Nicola Cruz, Oceanvs Orientalis, Concret and more artists to be announced.
AFTERLIFE
9th of January. Afterlife’s team, one of the main electronic music brands in the world, has made an absolutely stellar selection for its event: Adriatique, Âme, Mathame, Mind Against, Recondite (live), Return, Stephan Bodzin and of course, Tale Of Us.
BLACK COFFEE
12th of January. In addition to the festival´s already planned programme of events, Sound Tulum is shaking things up by adding an intimate and exclusive, reduced capacity gathering headline by South Africa’s Black Coffee.
EPIC
Closing Party, 13th of January. This recently created brand’s purpose is to become an incomparable meeting point for artists, electronic music industry professionals and audience and therefore Sound Tulum has chosen it as its Closing Party. The Martinez Brothers and The Black Madonna are the first confirmed artists of a long list that will be revealed soon.
Sound Tulum has achieved it, the Mexican festival has managed to surpass all the expectations that its excellent first edition had created and now we have just to enjoy what will be, without any doubt, one of the most memorable line-ups of the season.
Tickets a la venta vía: http://bit.ly/
Jessica Delijani is the LA based, pop spark plug behind Disco Shrine. True to her tongue-in-cheek moniker, Disco Shrine makes music that plays around with the contrast between high energy electronic beats and sensual melodies. By embodying the mission of empowerment, Disco Shrinethrives off of being an outlet for listeners to be carefree, accepted, and liberated through dance music. Born in the San Fernando Valley, Delijani is a first generation Persian-American who grew up to her family hosting traditional Persian jam sessions. Spurred by her desire to join in on the party, Jessica taught herself guitar and banjo at the age of 16 and started writing/performing folk music.
After a few years of experimenting with “bedroom pop” at home, Delijani finally made her LA debut as Disco Shrine in 2015 and released her first pop EP, ‘Soft Fur’. Her multi-dynamic project encompasses everything from songwriting and dance performances to DJing! After a few months of playing at all of the quintessential LA landmarks, Delijani became an official Lights and Music Collective DJ, touring all throughout the U.S. and performing at iconic parties like Dance Yourself Clean, Candi Pop, and Beyonce Vs Rihanna.
‘Everyday’ is the follow up to highly acclaimed single ‘Up In The Air’ – a song which narrated Delijani’s parents tale of immigrating to America in order to give me a better life. ‘Everyday’ is all about seizing that opportunity and not taking it for granted. Delijani explains, “The sentiment of the chorus is “Everyday I’m on my own”. It’s not meant to be a melancholy sentiment, but one that represents the hard work that goes into achieving your dreams. Because at the end of the day, the only person that’s going to really believe in you and get you to where you want to go is yourself”. The highly anticipated single features punchy synths, soulful vocals and vibrant hiphop rhymes, evoking a powerful message, both sonically and thematically. Collaborating with rapper Omenihu, who has been through similar changes in his life, the Austin born, Los Angeles based rapper adds a vibrant sonic palette through his use of verbal inventiveness.
If she’s not starting the party on stage, she’s helping to throw it off stage. Delijani hasn’t always been in the spotlight, but started by working as a behind the scenes event producer, helping to throw various dance parties and festivals in LA and San Francisco. This love for bringing the community together through music is reflected in her high energy synth pop sound that is bound to get you grooving whether you’re in the car or on the dance floor.
Delijani’s previous single ‘Up In The Air’ was released via French Label Kitsune which was a collaboration with the NBA. The single received hit charts in Spain, Sweden and Greece and garnered acclaim by the likes of Earmilk, The 405, and Refinery 29. The songstress has played at some of the most prestigious venues across the States, as well as performing to sold out audiences. Disco Shrine continues her musical endeavour with ‘Everyday’ currently available worldwide.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoshr
Website: https://discoshrine.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DiscoShrin
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disco
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/discosh
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artis
Photo credit: Alice Baxley
Los Angeles-based artist SASAMI has released a video for ‘Not The Time’.
Gorilla vs Bear premiered the video overnight, calling it a “vibrant and charming video for her sweetly buzzing new single”. Co-directed by Kate Hollowell and Sasami Ashworth, the video features the LA Municipal Dance Squad and The Linda Lindas as SASAMI’s backing band.
Last month, The FADER called ‘Not The Time’ a “fully-formed, heart-striking gem”, hailing SASAMI as “rock’s next big thing”.
‘Not The Time’ and SASAMI’s previous single ‘Callous’, which Pitchfork named Best New Track earlier this year, are available digitally everywhere and a limited physical version on 7″ vinyl is available via Domino.
‘Not The Time’ video still
SASAMI (Sasami Ashworth) has been making music in the Los Angeles area, in almost every way you can, for the last decade. From playing French horn in orchestras and studios and playing keys, bass, and guitar in local rock bands (Cherry Glazerr, Dirt Dress), to contributing vocals/string/horn arrangements to studio albums (Curtis Harding, Wild Nothing, Hand Habits) and producing on tracks for other respected artists (Soko), she has gained a reputation as an all-around musical badass.
After graduating from the Eastman School of Music in 2012, SASAMI spent her time scoring and making orchestral arrangements for films, commercials and studio albums, as well as being a deeply committed music teacher in Los Angeles. She spent the previous two and a half years touring the world non-stop playing synths in the band Cherry Glazerr and is now taking a turn to focus on her own music. SASAMI has already shared bills with the likes of Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Liz Phair, The Breeders and Blondie.
Praise for SASAMI:
“SASAMI is rock’s next big thing.” The FADER
“Ashworth’s chronicle of self-sacrifice for an undeserving lover is heartbreaking, but its her refined and exuberant sound that makes ‘Callous’ thrilling and personal.” Pitchfork, Best New Track
“With a sound that mixes ’90s distorted jangle-rock and guitar pop as practiced by My Bloody Valentine, the Breeders and Teenage Fanclub, the L.A.-based singer and songwriter Sasami Ashworth’s initial songs possess an enviable effortlessness, as though her muse has its own lane on the aesthetic superhighway.” LA Times
“Ashworth demonstrates her chops as a composer and musician… Has the polish and assuredness of someone that’s been honing their craft for a long while now.” Stereogum
“Has both an airy dream pop side and a heavier grungy side, and Sasami blends those sounds with expertise. It’s really good, effortlessly enjoyable stuff.” Brooklyn Vegan
“Searing solos” The Observer
“The Los Angeles artist melds raw emotion and blurry guitar chords” Music Week
SASAMI Online:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
“A 24 year old with a very, very bright future ahead of him.”
Zane Lowe, Beats 1
“A self-indictment delivered like an R&B love song.”
The New York Times
“…a stunning, hushed lament that plays out like a lovers’ quarrel about commitment (or lack thereof) that’s still reeling long after the last words have been thrown…”
NPR
“This is about as close to an angel as you’ll hear in the modern context.”
Indie Shuffle
“…a meditation on human interaction in the age of dating apps and social media.”
Pitchfork
“There’s something special about him, and he keeps revealing new layers to his creativity that continue to pull us in.”
Complex
“Cautious Clay continues to shine with new single “Crowned.”
Hypebeast
“Cautious Clay is a name you’ll want to keep on your radar.”
Pigeons and Planes
“‘Crowned’ is ear candy for any listener but also serves as vitamins to the consciousness.”
VIBE
The 24 year old Brooklyn artist CAUTIOUS CLAY today shares his new single ‘Reasons‘ taken off his forthcoming EP set for release in early 2019. The track was co-written with Hudson Mohawk and Tobias Jesso Jr., and produced by Hudson Mohawk and Cautious Clay.
‘Reasons‘ examines the interwoven nature of pleasure and purpose and how these notions can relate to happiness and sees a significant sonic shift for Cautious. The track departs from the darker experimental R&B sounds of previous singles into a brighter, hard-hitting soundscape that still manages to compliment his soulful vocals and accent his lyrics.
Hillydilly says, “Cautious Clay’s rapid rise to prominence has been incredible and justified. After his debut EP almost a year ago, he’s been consistently dropping great music, and he continues on this trajectory with his latest single, ‘REASONS’. The singer-songwriter has one of his catchiest songs to date in this one…”
‘Reasons‘ rounds out a busy year for Cautious Clay who has in the last 12 months alone, released a slew of brilliant singles including ‘Cold War‘, ‘Joshua Tree‘, ‘Stolen Moments‘, ‘Juliet + Caesar‘ and more, completed a sold-out a run of headline shows across the US, collaborated with notable artists such as John Mayer, AlunaGeorge and Lil Silva, was featured on HBO’s Insecure Season 3 Soundtrack, highlighted as a breaking artist by Zane Lowe on Beats 1, named a Soundcloud Artist to Watch in 2018, performed on NPR’s beloved Tiny Desk video series, and garnered the attention of VIBE, The New York Times, Pitchfork and more.
With a North American headline tour this January, 2019 is set to be the biggest year yet for Cautious Clay.
‘Reasons‘ is independently out now, buy/stream it now on
Apple Music, iTunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, YouTube and more.
Stay connected with Cautious Clay:
Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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Sydney-raised, LA-based producer Jay Cooper (FKA JaysWays) today reveals his second track ‘Irrelevant’ from his upcoming Interim EP set for independent release in 2019.
Jay Cooper shares, “Irrelevant is about the freeing feeling of moving in connection with someone, finding a mutual potential in each other that drives you forward. Not trying to over analyse how or why you found yourselves so closely interconnected, just letting the raw feelings take their course. The satisfaction of meeting someone who’s willing to match you, challenge you, see through your eyes and understand how you feel.”
‘Irrelevant’ follows his most recent single ‘Shallow Anthem ft Apollo’ which saw a premiere on Thursday Arvos with Tommy Codling on FBi Radio, playlist additions across triple j Unearthed and praise from the likes of Pilerats and more. In 2017, Cooper departed from his earlier moniker and released his debut single ‘Say Something’, which independently made its way on Spotify’s Best New Music of 2017 playlist.
The upcoming Interim EP documents the growth of an artist. It covers the theme of change, from the place in-between where you’ve been and where you know you can be, the bridge/tunnels to your self-realisation and purpose.
Jay Cooper resides between Vancouver and Los Angeles and continues to create alongside the More Than Enough collective featuring artists Jahi Sundance and Annahstasia Enuke. Most recently, Cooper worked together with Grammy award-winning artist Robert Glasper, Jahi Sundance & Common on the comic soundtrack CASTER, which also stands as the first time in history that anyone has scored a comic book.
‘Irrelevant‘ is out now.
Buy/stream it on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Soundcloud and more now.
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud | Bandcamp
CATCH THEM AT THEIR SINGLE LAUNCH ON SUNDAY DECEMBER 16TH AT FRANKIES PIZZA BY THE SLICE IN SYDNEY
“Numbing hooks tied with groovy basslines, jam-worthy riffs and a voice so goddamn powerful the US are using it to overthrow Russia.”
– Blunt Magazine
Sydney’s Oddly Timed Stoner Jazz Rock with a Dash of Goth three-piece Magnus (fronted by leading man Arne Heeres) formed in 2012 to bring their urgency, fearlessness in experimentation and healthy disregard for genres to Australian music. After a busy year recording in 2018, Magnus return now with new single “Saints, Sedated”.
Live Magnus, derived from “Magn-hus” and translating as “powerhouse” in Old Norse, are defined by their name. Set up as a power trio which gives maximum impact and at times space for each instrument to shine separately. As a testament to their intense live performances, a casual open mic at Melbourne’s famous Cherry Bar landed them a residency and nomination for Cherry Bar’s best live band of the year award by invite of none other than owner James Young himself.
Since their debut album’s release in 2016, it’s received critical acclaim by both online and print media with The Sydney Morning Herald stating that “The band clearly likes to tease and with terrific self-confidence in their undoubted abilities the approach does create a lively anxiousness within their music.”.
In 2018 recording of the follow up album took place under supervision of Five time Aria award winning producer / engineer Paul McKercher with COG’s Lucius Borich on drums it promises an even more raw and visceral approach yet still including the unexpected twists and turns Magnus have become known for. Both Paul McKercher and the legendary Bob Clearmountain (Grammy winner, USA – Rolling Stones, Springsteen, The Preatures) have been mixing songs and Brian Gardner, Grammy winner and known for Queens of the Stone Age’s Songs for the Deaf album, mastering the album.
“I had met Lucius Borich (COG’s drummer) a few years ago while looking for an engineer/producer for the very first EP. An incredible drummer and great guy. Anyone with a clue will tell you that the rhythm section is the most important part of the band. And watching Lucius and Blake Cateris (bass guitar) fly through the songs like all those key & time signature changes and generally odd song structures don’t exist was amazing. Both of them contributed so much to the record, with Loosh even adding backing vocals, keys, percussion and what not later in his own studio in Byron Bay.” – Arne Heeres (Vocals/Guitar)
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“It’s hard to believe that the full, raspy, deep voice – almost of the same calibre as Etta James, Aretha Franklin and the soul greats – belongs to a Brighton-based, 15-year-old girl whose next big chapter of life involves completing her GCSE’s next summer.” – Vogue
“nostalgic and fresh at the same time…this British teenager’s soulful voice will blow you away” – The FADER
“a sound that’s bursting with the soul of a seasoned woman” – Nylon
“It’s not just the maturity in the vocals that stands out…but also just the confidence of the arrangement, the lyrics, and the entire package” – Uproxx
Isabelle Brown is an old soul trapped in the body of a fearless fifteen year-old. Inspired by the rich emotions of Nina Simone and the force-of-nature energy of Tina Turner, her mature perspective and deep found artistry in soulful songwriting is reminiscent of the old-school R&B, jazz and hip-hop influences found in A Tribe Called Quest.
Already making fans out of taste-makers at Vogue, The FADER, Nylon, The Line Of Best Fit, Hypebeast and more, the Brighton, UK native has shared the music video for her new single “Places”, released via True Panther / EQT / Caroline Australia. The video is an intimate look into the artist’s world – shot mainly via iPhone at Isabelle’s Dad’s 50th birthday party the video moves between clips of her friends, family and the London streets – to the beat of her song.
Hoop earrings swinging, the scenes skirt from Isabelle’s home to cruising the streets of London joking with strangers and friends alike, as she innocently relishes on love and laughter. “’Places’ is about a place you can go where you don’t have to pretend to be something you’re not,” Isabelle shared. “You can be yourself and be loved and accepted. When people hear it I’d love it if they got an overwhelming feeling of warmth and happiness, but that’s a bit of a reach so as long as they think the tune is decent then that’s alright with me.”
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