MUSIC FEATURES
Bun B and Statik Selektah Record Their New Album “Trillstatik 2” Live on Twitch Using Samples From Tracklib
Bun & Statik just released their new album “Trillstatik 2”. The lineup of featured artists includes Big K.r.i.t., Dave East, Papoose, Paul Wall, Flee Lord, Smoke DZA, Boldy James, and more. This time they have also teamed up with sampling service Tracklib, from which they used samples of original music for some of the songs.
BENTLE Releases His New Single "Darkest Blue"
BENTLE — the project of New York-based Australian artist Josh McVey — returns with his new single, “Darkest Blue.” Simmering with hypnotic pop production, wavy synths and soulful vocals, “Darkest Blue” is an emotive and instantly captivating listen.
Brooklyn Based Songstress Enisa Shares Her World Cup Games Ode “Olè”
Brooklyn based songstress Enisa has released her latest single/video “Olè”, which is an ode to the World Cup games.
Interview: KS
Big thanks to Los Angeles based musician/filmmaker KS who connected with NxtNow Music x Dopecausewesaid to discuss his latest album “The Dancing Cavaliers”, and much more.
NN Song of the Week: “Lions” by Koven
Following their massive collab with Australian drum & bass tastemaker ShockOne, the renowned cinematic bass duo Koven return to Monstercat with “Lions”, their final single of the year, and our NN Song of the Week.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Gone” by Baby Cate
Two months after the release of her single ‘SLEEP,’ Boston based hip-hop artist and producer Baby Cate, drops her new single, “Gone”, which is our NN Music Video of the Week.
$pend Money Kwam Unveils His New Track and Visualizer "Heartbreaks and Heartaches"
Bronx based rap artist and producer $pend Money Kwam just dropped his brand new single entitled "Heartbreaks & Heartaches", as well as its visualizer.
BRKN BLVD Drops His New Track “Drive Away”, Featuring Stacey Kelleher
Serving as his 7th single this year, NYC-based BRKN BLVD delivers, “Drive Away”. Produced by ColorMind Music, his latest single is a somber yet uplifting tune that features buzzing, Nashville based singer-songwriter Stacey Kelleher and touches on the need for us to feel like we are not alone.
Los Angeles Musician/Filmmaker KS Shares His New Single/Video “BOLUDO”
Check out the music video for “Boludo”, which comes from Los Angeles based musician/filmmaker KS, and appears on his new album “The Dancing Cavaliers”.
Album Review: “The Dancing Cavaliers” by KS
Los Angeles based musician/filmmaker KS brings the grooves in unexpectedly sly ways on his cinematic new album “The Dancing Cavaliers”. Forgoing vocals, there is a classic cool to the way that he stretches the rhythms out.
BandLab Introduces Boost: Creators Can Now Boost Their Profile and Posts to Millions of Global Users
BandLab creators have the potential to reach millions of users within the BandLab network through a new feature, Boost. With Boost, users can now take their profiles and posts and turn them into featured ads in prominent spots on BandLab, to get in front of more artists and fans on a daily basis.
CD Baby Signs Deal With Laylo to Offer Fan Engagement Platform to Artists
CD Baby continues to expand their direct-to-fan promotional offerings for artists, working with fan engagement platform Laylo to offer CD Baby users an exclusive discount to Laylo's Pro tier.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Hustle N’ Flow” by Detroit YB, Featuring OneWay Monte
Our NN Music Video of the Week, “Hustle N’ Flow”, comes to us from Detroit YB and appears on his latest album “Living Sacrifice”. The visual is directed by J. CrumpOriginal.
NN Song of the Week: “Bad Thing” by Morgan Keller
Morgan Keller has officially released the long awaited “Bad Thing”. The brain child of Morgan and award-winning female, queer producer Kayla Diamond, this track will have you confidently strutting down the street in your headphones. Listen to our Song of the Week right now.
Slippy Unveils His Most Forward-Thinking Project Yet With “Existentia” EP on Monstercat
EDM producer and DJ Slippy has returned to Monstercat with an assemblage of dance-friendly bass records on his new EP, ‘Existentia’, including his groundbreaking hits “2Nite” and “Sell Your Soul” with TYNAN.
16-year-old Pop Prodigy Ella Tiritiello Shares Her Beautiful New Single “Not Your Girl”
16 year old pop singer Ella Tiritiello returns with her stunning next installment “Not Your Girl”. The empowering offering comes as a gentle reminder to hang in there, and that things will get better.
RnB/Pop Artist Carly Pearl Releases Serene Single/Video About Navigating Life, “Heads in the Clouds”
R&B/pop artist Carly Pearl has just released her new single, “Head in the Clouds”. Carly’s inspiring new single/video is all about rolling with the waves that life sends, embracing change, and appreciating the decisions that brought her to now.
Belgian Pop Star Angèle Releases Her New Deluxe Album “Nonante-Cinq La Suite”
Belgian pop star Angèle has released the deluxe edition of her chart-topping album “Nonante-Cinq”. “Nonante-Cinq La Suite”, out now, features six exclusive new tracks, including her new single ‘Amour, Haine Et Danger’ and a collaboration with French rapper Orelsan.
NN Music Video of the Week: “I Remember (Dixie Remix)” by Dixie D’Amelio, Cheat Codes and Russell Dickerson
Our Music Video of the Week, “I Remember (Dixie Remix)”, showcases Dixie D’Amelio, Cheat Codes and Russell Dickerson popping up at a variety of places around NYC. Watch this newly released visual now.
NN Song of the Week: “Twin Flame” by Moniah
“Twin Flame”, our NxtNow Song of the Week, comes to us from South London based singer-songwriter/producer Moniah. Melodic, bold and forthcoming, “Twin Flame”, pulls the listener into a deep-water experiential love.