Today, multiplatinum rapper Lil Tecca reveals the slick and cinematic music video for his explosive new track “Repeat It” feat. Gunna via Galactic Records/Republic Records.

In the visual, Tecca turns up in a purple world. He cruises at high speeds hanging out the window of a luxury ride, raps to the camera as special effects pop off around him, and links up with Gunna for a climactic sequence, illuminating their chemistry together. Once again, he delivers a larger-than-life video reflective of his outsized persona.

Right out of the gate, “Repeat It” has amassed over 6 million global streams and counting in addition to scoring widespread critical acclaim.

Hyping anticipation for the official release, Tecca initially previewed the track on Instagram, and it impressively has generated over 1.5 million views. On the official version, he lights up a piano-driven beat with his nimbly spun wordplay. Meanwhile, multiplatinum superstar Gunna rolls through with his signature drip, igniting the production.

It follows up his anthemic “Money On Me,” which has already amassed over 5 million streams and counting. In addition to plugs from Revolt TV and more, HotNewHipHop observed, “Tecca floats as he sing-raps tales of paradise and the benefits of the lavish lifestyle.”
Everything just sets the stage for his anxiously awaited new album and one of the year’s most-anticipated sequels, We Love You Tecca 2, coming soon.

Watch Tecca repeat his dominance in 2021…

His single “Never Left” has gathered over 116 million streams to date and serves as his ninth Hot 100 hit. Lyrical Lemonade hailed it as “an absolute banger in every sense of the word,” and Rap Radar raved, “Lil Tecca’s back like he’s ‘Never Left’.” The Musical Hype praised the flows as “compelling, energetic, and rhythmic,” while HotNewHipHop added it “proves that his melodic instincts are still sharp.”

Following a standout set at Rolling Loud - Miami, he takes the stage at Lyrical Lemonade – Summer Smash August 20 and Rolling Loud – Los Angeles December 14-15.

Posting up over 7 billion streams and claiming multiple platinum certifications, Lil Tecca has quietly cemented himself as one of rap’s most vital rising superstars. In 2020, his full-length debut album, Virgo World, bowed in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top 200 and yielded two Hot 100 entries—namely “Dolly” with Lil Uzi Vert and “When You Down” feat. Lil Durk with Polo G. Thus far, the record has clocked over 300 million streams and counting. HotNewHipHop praised it as “a great starting point for the 18-year-old.” Tecca first exploded with his platinum-certified mixtape, We Love You Tecca, and his breakout quadruple-platinum single “Ransom” in 2019. He reeled in acclaim from New York Times, Billboard, HYPEBEAST, Complex, and many others in addition to selling out shows on his first headline run, the We Love You Tecca World Tour. He launches into his next chapter with lots of new music in 2021.

ZILLAKAMI DROPS NEW SINGLE “FROSTY”

Today, ZillaKami of City Morgue reveals a haunting and melodic new single and music video entitled “FROSTY” via Hikari Ultra/Republic Records.



On the track, ZillaKami’s chilling harmonies puncture an airy clean guitar riff as he declares, “Hello depression, I hear your message.” The accompanying video translates this anxiety and darkness on-screen. Rolling through a slasher flick-style suburb, sadness manifests as a dark figure pushing ZillaKami in a shopping cart as he watches his girl from outside of her bedroom window. Hand covered in blood, he ultimately emerges from this nightmare stronger. You’ll have to watch it to find out how…

His most recent solo single “BADASS” [feat. Lil Uzi Vert] has already generated north of 6 million streams and 1.9 million YouTube views on the static audio. Right out of the gate, it garnered widespread tastemaker praise as well. Complex attested the track “channels the best of Zillakami’s distinctively hard-hitting approach to rap,” and The FADER praised it as “the perfect blend of ZillaKami's dark sound and Uzi Vert's playful delivery.” HotNewHipHop highlighted the “earworm of a hook” and “two electrifying verses” courtesy of ZillaKami."

Prior, “CHAINS” posted up 2.6 million Spotify streams and 2.9 million views on the explosive music video. HotNewHipHop fittingly described it as “a hard-hitting, head-banging anthem.”

ZillaKami might be rap and rock’s worst nightmare come true in the best way. He defiantly devours guitar-backed beats without one fuck given. As one-half of City Morgue with partner-in-grime SosMula, he has toppled charts, sold out shows, and scared the shit out of anybody with a conscience. In 2019, the group’s second full-length offering, CITY MORGUE VOL. 2: AS GOOD AS DEAD, held multiple charts hostage, seizing the #1 spot on the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart and #1 on the Apple Music Rock Albums Chart. The legendary Mike Dean jumped aboard as Executive Producer of the Deluxe Edition. Meanwhile, the 2020 follow-up TOXIC BOOGALOO EP scored #96 on the Billboard Top 200, #9 on the Billboard Top Album Sales Chart, #6 on the Billboard Alternative Albums Chart, #13 on the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart, and #4 on the Nielsen Music Digital Albums Chart. Not to mention, they’ve pulled in 100 million-plus streams and 100 million-plus views to date. ZillaKami is a rare talent who is seamlessly rising to the ranks of major artists such as Trippie Redd and Ski Mask The Slump God, with whom he recently collaborated. He’s a shape-shifting sonic force with an unbreakable grip on rap and rock that’s ready to bleed like never before on his 2021 solo debut.

18-Year-Old Mystery Rose Announces Debut LP “Socially Distant” Out October 15

"Lovebirds on the Weekend," released August 2nd is a timeless, classic rock banger from Mystery Rose's debut LP Socially Distant. At just 18, her phenomenal talent is evident on every track. Deployed in torch ballads and pop-punk numbers, her wise-beyond her-years songwriting imbues the 11 songs. Mystery Rose sets herself apart with emo pop-punk twists, complemented by Dan West’s spot-on arrangements. Mystery Rose—aka Zoe Rose –commands the kineticism of youth while realizing there are some lessons people never stop learning. “There are no new stories, but we can put modern twists on age-old problems,” says Rose. She tells Spill Magazine, “The song taps into that anger or resentment you have towards your ex. It's so satisfying to sing these lyrics, ' I don’t give a fuck about you or your girlfriend/ Last thing on my mind is you lovebirds on the weekend.' However, then the human emotion takes over. My favorite line in the song is: ' I loved you then/ I love you now/I loved you never/I don’t know which one is better.'

On her debut LP Socially Distant (out October 15, 2021), LA’s Mystery Rose establishes herself as an emerging rock/pop phenom. Deployed in torch ballads and pop-punk numbers, her wise-beyond her-years songwriting imbues the 11 songs. Though she’s obviously grown up with millennial pop stars like Miley Cyrus, Mystery Rose sets herself apart with emo pop-punk twists worthy of Mitski or Soccer Mommy, complemented by Dan West’s spot-on arrangements. Mystery Rose—aka Zoe Rose –commands the kineticism of youth while realizing there are some lessons people never stop learning. “There are no new stories, but we can put modern twists on age-old problems,” says Rose.

With these songs, she does just that, holding space for nostalgia, anger, and reckoning alike.“All of the songs have a theme of isolation, loneliness and break ups. However, there is also a feeling of acceptance,” she explains. She’s cultivated these songs under the tutelage of musician-producer Dan West (d’Animal, LoveyDove, Sidewalk Society), who also produced Socially Distant from, a, well, social distance. West had helped Rose realize not only her talent but her desire to make music early on. “I was intrigued with him immediately because he acted more like a student than an adult and always had two fistfuls of coffee,” Rose laughs. Working with West and his wife, the psychedelia-indie rock singer-songwriter Azalia Snail, Rose has been steadily writing and recording. She’s dropped five singles since 2018, and they’ve caught the ears of Indie Alliance DJ’s, including Rodney Bingenheimer, whose “Rodney on the ROQ” show launched a host of legendary artists (Blondie, Joan Jett, Nirvana).

Mystery Rose’s songs are commanding attention with good reason. On Socially Distant, Rose reaches deeper into her storytelling, releasing a powerful arsenal of timely songs whose themes are evergreen. West’s arrangements support the versatility of Rose’s singing and writing. Throughout, she stays true to her love of live instruments, not including any programmed beats on the album. Rose has a backing band as well and is eager for venues to re-open.

Rose says lead single “Stability” is “about relationships. No matter who breaks things off, it affects your stability and your confidence about moving forward in another relationship. The lyrics revisit the happy parts of a relationship alongside memories of feeling pain—and of causing it. “Chances are you can’t see / you are messing with my stability / eternally,” Rose sings. The verses, built on guitar strums and a softly emotive voice, give way to an up-tempo, drum-driven chorus.

Later, “Picture Perfect” takes listeners on a sweeping journey with dramatic twists and turns of tuneful exuberance that will leave no heartstrings un-tugged. The chorus finds Rose’s voice sounding both ethereal and rich. “It is about seeking that perfect state of balance,” Rose explains. The song shows off her vocal range and ability to pull off high-production ballads, all while eloquently capturing a moment.

While the songs on Socially Distant run the sonic gamut, they’re clearly written by the same deft hand, felt by the same bruised heart, and sung by a voice that has a lot more to say.

Socially Distant will be released October 13, 2021 and available at all major streaming sites, including bandcamp and Soundcloud. It will also be released on vinyl.

Steve Hanft (Beck, The Cure) directed music videos for the singles, and the video “Stability”--featuring a motorcycle journey through the California hills-- has already been released.

The album was produced and engineered by Dan West at Victory Way Studios in Shadow Hills, CA.

MÖTLEY CRÜE DIGITAL REMASTER OF DR. FEELGOOD AVAILABLE SEPT 3, CONTINUING THEIR 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

PRE-ORDER NOW

DIGITAL REMASTERS OF BAND’S ALBUMS GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLS AND THEATRE OF PAIN OUT NOW

LISTEN TO THE NEW ‘MÖTLEY CRÜE 101’ PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the final single released from Mötley Crüe’s legendary album Dr. Feelgood. In celebration - both of that anniversary and the band’s year-long recognition of their 40th anniversary in music - today they announce the digital remaster of this decadent and unapologetically fun album, to be released worldwide on September 3. Available now for pre-order across digital platforms, the refreshed sonic experience features hits such as “Dr. Feelgood,” “'Kickstart My Heart,” “Without You,” “Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.),” and “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away).” To date, Dr. Feelgood is the band’s best selling album with sales of over 6 million copies worldwide, highly regarded by music critics and fans as some of the band’s best work ever. The band originally released their fifth studio album Dr. Feelgood in September 1989 and hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Chart, along with 7 other Top 10 Charting positions worldwide. This rerelease will join the already released digital remasters of Girls, Girls, Girls and Theatre of Pain.

Relive the history of this groundbreaking album via the title track’s iconic video HERE. This song was the band’s first Top Ten hit, climbing as high as #6  and charting for 16 weeks, the longest of any Mötley Crüe single to date, and the first single to achieve Gold status

See full track listing for the album below.

Dr. Feelgood Track listing:

1. T.n.T. (Terror 'n Tinseltown)

2. Dr. Feelgood

3. Slice of Your Pie

4. Rattlesnake Shake

5. Kickstart My Heart

6. Without You

7. Same Ol' Situation (S.O.S.)

8. Sticky Sweet

9. She Goes Down

10. Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)

11. Time for Change
    
    

Hits from the album are included on the recently launched Mötley Crüe 101 Spotify Playlist, which gives new and existing fans a comprehensive compilation to the band’s iconic musical legacy, taking them a celebratory sonic journey for this special anniversary. LISTEN NOW.

KIEFER ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN

WHEN THERE’S LOVE AROUND TOUR DATES 

WATCH THE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “I REMEMBER THIS PICTURE”

& LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO OF “WHEN THERE’S LOVE AROUND” 

NEW ALBUM WHEN THERE’S LOVE AROUNDOUT AUGUST 27TH ON STONES THROW

PHOTO CREDIT: Robb Klassen

Renowned Stones Throw keyboardist and producer Kiefer has announced a North American headlining tour in advance of his upcoming album, When There’s Love Around, out August 27th. The 19 date tour kicks off September 26, 2021 in Houston, TX, ending November 6, 2021 in Atlanta. Kiefer is building a passionate and dedicated audience through his Twitch channel where he connects with thousands of his fans authentically and directly, offering insights on his extensive knowledge of music theory, production and his personal process. Kiefer and his collaborators are among some of the world’s most innovative and undiscovered musicians, stemming from the rich soil of the Los Angeles jazz scene, expanding the forefront of Black American Music.

Kiefer has shared two songs from his forthcoming album, most recently “i remember this picture” that came alongside an idiosyncratic video and the title track, “When There's Love Around”. When There’s Love Aroundis Kiefer’s second album to be released on Stones Throw and addresses themes of grief, friendship, love and human connection in his trademark warm, approachable style. Kiefer is releasing live performance videos, linked below, that give fans a glimpse into the experience of his emotive arrangements in the intimate setting of his backyard in Los Angeles. 

Kiefer has seen notable early support from DSPs including gracing the cover of Spotify's All New Jazz playlistand being added to popular playlists including Changes, State of Jazz and 21st Century Jazz on Spotify; New Latitudes, Astral Escape, New In Indie and New Music Daily on Apple Music, and Fresh Jazz on Amazon Music. 

When There’s Love Around follows the recent Between Days EP and sees Kiefer team up with musicians and producers including DJ Harrison, Andy McCauley, Josh Johnson, Will Logan, Sam Wilkes and other compatriots for a full live band sound. The album is made up significantly of one-take material, with mistakes left in, true to Kiefer’s preference for music that feels spontaneous and from the heart.

LISTEN TO “I REMEMBER THIS PICTURE” & WATCH THE VIDEO

WATCH “WHEN THERE'S LOVE AROUND” LIVE

WATCH KIEFER TEACH MUSIC ON TWITCH

PRE-ORDER WHEN THERE'S LOVE AROUND VINYL

WHEN THERE’S LOVE AROUND TOUR

9/26/21 - Houston, TX - House Of Blues 

9/27/21 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues   

9/28/21 - Austin, TX - Empire Control Room

9/30/21 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Other Side 

10/3/21 - Portland, OR - Holocene 

10/5/21 - Seattle, WA - Chop SueyA

10/8/21 - Los Angeles, CA - The Lodge Room

10/10/21 - San Diego, CA - Soda Bar

10/19/21 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean 

10/20/21 - Minneapolis, MN - Fine Line Music Cafe

10/23/21 - Detroit, MI -  El Club 

10/24/21 - Toronto, ON - Drake Hotel 

10/26/21 - Syracuse, NY - Wescott Theatre 

10/29/21 - New York, NY - SOB’s

10/30/21  - Philadelphia, PA - Milkboy

10/31/21 - Washington D.C. - Union Stage

11/3/21 - Nashville, TN - City Winery Nashville Lounge 

11/4/21 - Charlotte, NC - Amos’ Southend 

11/6/21  - Atlanta, GA -  Masquerade Hall

TICKETS ON SALE HERE

Angels & Airwaves Release New Single And Video “Losing My Mind” Directed by Tom DeLonge

Watch HERE

New Album LIFEFORMS Out September 24

With US Tour to Follow

Performing at Lollapalooza This Saturday

Photo Credit: Erica Lauren @byericalauren

Today, Angels & Airwaves have released a new single and video, “Losing My Mind.” The video features frontman Tom DeLonge’s alter-ego Disco, brother to Boomer from blink-182’s “First Date” music video. The video sees Disco on a grand adventure through the Las Vegas strip late at night alongside TikTok dance sensation, Rampage. The official video’s release also comes with another, more edgy director’s cut video that is now live on the band’s website.

The infectious track and video are the band’s third this year as they prepare to release their sixth studio album LIFEFORMS on September 24. Additionally, this Saturday, July 31, the band will be performing at Lollapalooza (Lakeshore Stage, 7:45pm).

Pre-order/merch HERE.

“I wanted to write a song about a totally insane idea that would never happen, like, what if our own country was being torn apart by racists, a pandemic, and domestic terrorism, but all at the same time… you know, just normal made up shit that would never happen,” said Tom Delonge about “Losing My Mind.”

In 2021 the band has released the soaring “Euphoria” on May 19, and then most recently “Restless Souls” on June 15. Including 2019’s “Rebel Girl” and “Kiss & Tell,” the singles on the album collectively total over 43.5 million streams. NME called Euphoria “explosive,” while Rolling Stone said “the song shows the seductive nature of an intense love.” “Restless Souls” was dubbed “quintessential Tom DeLonge” by Rolling Stone and was paired with the announcement of the band’s forthcoming full-length release LIFEFORMS and a world tour in fall 2021/winter 2022. Tickets are available HERE.

DeLonge, a founding member of Blink-182, formed Angels & Airwaves in 2005. The band has released five full-length albums and charted numerous hits, including “The Adventure,” “The War,” “Everything’s Magic” and “Rebel Girl.” The Dream Walker, released in 2014, hit No. 1 on iTunes and No. 5 on Billboard’s Top Alternative Albums chart. A multimedia project, the album was accompanied by a graphic novel, comic books and the short film Poet Anderson, co-directed by DeLonge, which won Best Animated Short Film at the Toronto International Short Film Festival.

Angels & Airwaves are Tom DeLonge (lead vocals, guitar/synths), Ilan Rubin (drums/guitar/backing vocals/synths), David Kennedy (guitar) and Matt Rubano (bass).

In addition to his work with AVA, DeLonge created To The Stars, a multimedia entertainment company that creates original content across music, film, television and publishing. DeLonge served as executive producer of The History Channel series “Unidentified: Inside America’s UFO Investigation" and will make his feature film directorial debut with the forthcoming Monsters of California.

Detroit’s Jax Anderson, formally known as Flint Eastwood, is someone who is always authentically herself. She has set out on a mission to write alt-pop anthems that speak to the forces that keep us from loving ourselves, conquering them in the process.

Jax has been slowly unveiling dual songs from her upcoming album, Songs For Every Condition. Recently the tracks “Bigger Picture feat. VÉRITÉ” and “Say I Do” were released from the HAPPY portion of the album. Over the past few months, she’s also released the HOPEFUL and CLOUDY portions as well.

When asked about the upcoming concept album, Jax said: “Life happens in ways that are unpredictable & beautiful & everything/nothing all at once. There are so many moments to notice & feelings to cherish. A moment that happens when you're happy, may feel different when your condition changes to sad or excited or healing or heartbroken or joyful. Life changes constantly - to me the soundtrack of life feels more like a playlist than an album. Songs For Every Condition was inspired by the different conditions of life. I didn't force myself into a certain soundscape or to stick to a certain genre, but instead allowed the music to be inspired by the different conditions I was in at the time. What came out was a wonderful variety of honest songs.”

Be on the lookout for Songs For Every Condition, which will be out this fall on Neon Gold Records.

Jax will be playing a free show with Curtis Roach at the El Club in Detroit on August 4th, 2021 at 7PM. RSVP to the event here.

CARTER ACE RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO “THE ONE AND LONELY”

WATCH HERE

“His inclusion of varying genres like old school jams and G-funk into his inventive music combined with the therapeutic nature of his lyrics give listeners a personable feeling that leaves listeners craving more” – Flaunt
“…clearly genius to be found within the madness…” – British GQ
“The first thing I thought when I heard [Carter Ace] was, ‘He sounds like a combination of Anderson Paak and Pharell,’ and then [I realized] that he could even be better than both of them put together.” – Magnetic Magazine

July 23, 2021 (NEW YORK, NY) – Posting up 10 million-plus streams and receiving acclaim from GQ, Flaunt, and more, Cameroonian American singer, songwriter, and rapper Carter Ace releases his brand new single and video “The One and Lonely” today via Let’s Get It Records/Republic Records.

Listen to “The One and Lonely”: HERE
Watch “The One and Lonely”: HERE

Produced by Kieran Watters [Dizzy Fae, Tinashe], the track captures the punchy power of Carter’s idiosyncratic style. He intensely freestyles over otherworldly keys and psychedelic-spiked riffs courtesy of his guitarist Fahem Erfan and keyboardist John Redwood. The momentum just never relents. The surreal accompanying visual pairs seventies-style vibes with high-octane imagery of Carter wilding out in a dress shirt about 12 sizes too big, staring down paparazzi, and running through the desert. It seamlessly bottles the uncontainable energy of “The One and Lonely.”

“This track is about creating art in the void of loneliness, intensified during the last year with the forced isolation of the pandemic and navigating my growing success. In this void, the pressure to create has turned into a distracting white noise as I recognize that I am truly ‘the One and Lonely.’ As the track morphs static noise into inspirational melodies, I realize I don’t know my purpose, so I might as well enjoy the ride,” says Carter Ace on the track.

Rising up out of the San Fernando Valley, Carter Ace initially incited waves through the culture with “If It Don’t Work” in 2017. A year later, he served up “I Think I’m Normal” with production by Isom Innis of Foster The People. It notably eclipsed 3.4 million Spotify streams as he buzzed to the forefront of the conversation with features in GQ and Flaunt. Joe Jonas heard his music and immediately reached out, signing him to Let’s Get It Records in conjunction with Republic Records.

Now, Carter formally introduces himself with much more music to come. Get ready!

CHIIILD RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM, 

HOPE FOR SALE

REVEALS HEADLINING NORTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN TOUR DATES, PURCHASE HERE

WATCH CHIIILD PERFORM ON 

JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! HERE

SLATED TO SUPPORT LEON BRIDGES ON HIS GOLD-DIGGER SOUL TOUR

HOPE FOR SALE TRACKLISTING 

1. Sleepwalking 

2. Hold On Till We Get There 

3. Weightless 

4. Awake featuring Mahalia 

5. Eventually 

6. 13 Months of Sunshine 

7. Lotus 

8. Gone 

9. Wasting Time 

10. The Best Ain’t Happened Yet 

11. Gone featuring Jensen McRae

Montreal born, LA based polymath Chiiild released his eagerly awaited debut album Hope For Sale, out now via Avant Garden Records. Alongside the release, Chiiild announced his Apocalyptic Optimistic Tour, starting on August 1st at Lollapalooza and ending in Berlin, Germany next year, see details below. Chiiild describes the album as a representation of his journey throughout the last year, “Aiming to cover the whole human experience, I dive into my outlook on life, love and social justice. ‘This is Hope for Sale’." Chiiild will also be supporting Leon Bridges next year on the US leg of his Gold Diggers Soul Tour. 

The album has garnered millions of streams and praise from Nylon, UPROXX, PopDust, Complex, Okay Player, KCRW, Hot New Hip Hop and many more - you can read his Exclaim! cover story out now. He made his U.S TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing two of his most acclaimed singles to date in “Pirouette” and “Sleepwalking”, watch HERE. 

Chiiild has made a name for himself occupying a space typically not representative of Black artists within the alt/pop genre. Chiiild uses music to tell stories about diversity, ask questions about humanity, and unify people over shared personal experiences. Taking influence from music as diverse as D'Angelo, Tame Impala, Pink Floyd, and Marvin Gaye, he’s created an expansive timeless sound that is uniquely genre-bending yet still somehow reminiscent of something you’ve heard or felt, before.

LISTEN TO HOPE FOR SALE

https://chiiild.lnk.to/HopeForSale



Belly teams up with longtime collaborator The Weeknd and Young Thug on his latest single, “Better Believe” which debuts alongside an extravagant video for the track directed by Christian Breslauer (Bebe Rexha, Nick Jonas, Doja Cat, etc). The video is a stunning “mind fuck” according to Belly himself. It serves as Part 1 of 2 in a series, this first cinematic foray showing us a surreal ride with these three heavy hitters and continues to set the bar above the rest, making anticipation for the forthcoming project that much higher. The “Better Believe” video makes its broadcast premiere tonight on BET Jams, BET Hip Hop as well as on the Viacom Times Square billboard.

The song premieres on iHeart radio and will appear on Belly's forthcoming album See You Next Wednesday slated for release this summer via Roc Nation / XO Records. This release follows “Money on the Table” featuring Benny The Butcher, “IYKYK” and “Zero Love” that received praise from Billboard, Complex, The Source, Rap Radar, POWER 106, and many more.