King Dream premieres music video for “First World Problem Blues”

King Dream is the new project from Bay Area songwriter and musician Jeremy Lyon (vocals/guitar). The band also includes Graham Patzner (keys/violin/vocals/guitar), Debbie Neigher (keys/vocals), Scott Padden (bass/vocals) and Cody Rhodes (drums).  Inspired by Jim James, Blake Mills, and Jonathon Wilson, Lyon spent 5 years touring the country with Tumbleweed Continue Reading

Dysplay release new single “Dream”

Today sees the release of 80’s Pop duo Dysplay’s new single “Dream”. “Dream” is the equivalent of a sun-kissed, convertible top-down drive along the infamous PCH. Breezy, fun, and filled with catchy, sing-a-long choruses, guitar licks, and poppy hooks at every turn, “Dream” is the ultimate summer single.  The band Continue Reading

Cloe Wilder releases video for her new single “I Don’t Wanna”

Dark/Pop’s newest powerhouse, Cloe Wilder, is a force to be reckoned with. Armed with incredibly powerful songwriting skills, in addition to a voice beyond her years, 13-year-old songstress Cloe crafts melancholic, yet fiercely relatable songs that touch the deepest parts of the human psyche. Championing the concept of accepting one’s Continue Reading

Steve Umculo releases new single and video for “Pretty Baby”

Today sees the release of “Pretty Baby”, the new single and video from singer-songwriter Steve Umculo. Born and raised in the culturally rich and bustling city of Johannesburg. His music is a tasty blend of folk harmonies and afro-centric grooves.  Steve maintains a seamless balance between sing-along melodies and dance-inducing Continue Reading

Duncan Fellows releases new EP ‘Eyelids Shut’

On Friday, Austin band Duncan Fellows released their new EP Eyelids Shut via Warner Brothers’ new distribution platform Level. The five-piece also announced a Fall co-headline tour with Sun Seeker.  The music of Duncan Fellows explores multiple vibes, feelings, tempos, and perspective, often in the same song. With the new EP Eyelids Shut, Duncan Fellows explores that dynamic balance while concurrently toeing Continue Reading

Lucero – Lydia Loveless // Louisville, KY 7.25.19

Lucero with Lydia Loveless Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall Louisville, KY July 25th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May Memphis-based country-punk/rock band Lucero has been cultivating a loyal fanbase over the past 20+ years as a band and performed recently to a packed house in Louisville, KY.  The band has Continue Reading

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue – Mucca Pazza – Pilobolus -Ben Sollee // Louisville, KY 7.23.19

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Mucca Pazza, Pilobolus and Ben Sollee Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall Louisville, KY July 23rd, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May July 23rd was a night of celebration as Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall, Louisville’s newest music venue, had it’s opening night concert.  And what Continue Reading

Rilan discusses how he developed his sound, his new song and video and what’s next

Rilan Roppolo, who goes by the moniker Rilan, is a singer, dancer and actor who is well-known for his role on the final season of the popular television show Glee.  A self-described “proud outsider”, he grew up in New Orleans where he studied ballet and piano and acted in his Continue Reading

First single released from upcoming charity compilation, ‘Circulate Vol. 1’

Doing Good with good music has always been Gravita’s way of life.  With this in mind, Gravitas Recordings is pleased to release Circulate Vol. 1, a global bass compilation curated by David Starfire and SOOHAN.  This compilation boasts an impressive roster full of original tracks, remixes and collaborations with eclectic artists such Continue Reading

Plomo premieres video for “Major Tom (Coming Home)”

In February 2019, Ian Thomas Parks was living in Santa Cruz, California, about to celebrate his 51st birthday and contemplating his next step in life.  Ian, a long time veteran of the North American music scene, was frustrated with the state of his musical career.  Despite having so many almost Continue Reading

David Scotney discusses his Music For Good label, the new Janus single and what’s next

Musician David Scotney fronted the heavy rock group Janus, touring the country with a major label deal and a top 10 single, 2009’s “Eyesore” and toured with bands such as All That Remains, Breaking Benjamin and Sevendust.  The band formed in 1998 in Chicago and released 5 studio albums, mixing Continue Reading

Wilder Woods releases new single “Light Shine In”

Atlantic recording artist Wilder Woods, known to many as Bear Rinehart, frontman and co-founder of GRAMMY® Award-nominated NEEDTOBREATHE, has released his latest video for “Light Shine In”, the lead track off his forthcoming debut album, WILDER WOODS.  “”Light Shine In” is the first song on this record…and it acts as Continue Reading