MUSIC FEATURES
The Sheepdogs’ Founding Member Sam Corbett Announces His Debut Album and Shares “You Belong” Single
Sam Corbett’s new single is the jangly, simmering, serpentine “You Belong”, which explores the notion of what Corbett calls “imposter syndrome” as a wailing sax elevates the chorus. It will appear on his upcoming debut album due out on April 7th.
NN Song of the Week: “KEROSENE” by HADEE.
With a Tarantino-esque flair, HADEE. portrays the desire to risk everything going up in flames for what he wants, and he does so with a signature cool in his new single “KEROSENE”, which we’ve designated as our NN Song of the Week.
NN Music Video of the Week: “TAKEOFF” by Malaya Means Freedom x Saint Jhay
“TAKEOFF”, our latest NN Music Video of the Week, comes to us from the talented Philippines based rap duo Malaya Means Freedom x Saint Jhay. The song itself was produced by Storm Beatz and Enrique Gloria, and the dope visual was directed by T for Alianna Recorda.
Tutorial: How to Create a Future Bass Drop in Online DAW Soundation
Over the last decade, future bass has grown into one of the most popular EDM genres with spearheading artists like Flume, San Holo, and Illenium. Music creation platform Soundation has just released a tutorial which teaches viewers how to create a future bass drop in Soundation’s browser-based DAW.
Psych Kissed NYC Alt Rockers Red Vox Share Their Charming, Out of This World Single/Video "Forgetter"
Red Vox is an alt rock group hailing from NYC, and includes Vinny of Twitch/YouTube fame as Vinesauce. They have just unveiled the video for their driving alt rock tune “Forgetter”, which was shot on location in Staten Island, and stars fan fav "Gnorts".
Triple G Ventures to Unveil 12 Game Changing Music Tech Brands at the NAMM Show 2023
Creator tech innovations by Ekwe, Synthogy, Myxt, SonicMind, Insoundz, Black♦BT, Riffler, Artiphon, Mitchell Acoustics, ASI Audio x Sensaphonics, Soundbrenner & Endlesss are set to usher in a new era of creative expression at the NAMM Show 2023.
International Pop Sensations Buzzing About AI-Powered Social Studio App Mix.audio
Mix.audio is the new app coming from Seoul-based company Neutune that gives ordinary listeners an intuitive interface for mixing together sounds to make creations of their own. The app helps them build and tweak each element–from beats to stems–with the help of sophisticated AI, then share their creations with other users on the platform.
NN Music Video of the Week: “DFYF” by Cawston
Cawston returns with their new pop-punk driven single titled “DFYF”. Accompanying the single is a brand new kegstand worthy music video directed by Sean Pierre Pham. This clip is our new Music Video of the Week.
Interview: The Velvoids
NxtNow Music and Dopecausewesaid connected with Vice, Dorah, Yorgos, and George from the Athens, Greece based band The Velvoids for an exclusive interview to discuss their brand new single “While You Shine”, and much more.
Interview: DD
Check out our exclusive interview with Denver based rap artist DD, as we discuss his newly released single/video “Came A Long Way”, produced and directed by @directorave and much more.
Listen to “While You Shine”, the Latest Single by The Velvoids
Athens, Greece based experimental band The Velvoids have unveiled their brand new single “While You Shine”. Their latest song is a sonic landscape that exists in its own space, digging deep down to deliver.
Influence Shares His Brand New Track “Step”
Check out the dope brand new track entitled “Step” from Los Angeles based rap artist Influence, produced by JD Beats.
Radiohead's Philip Selway Releases the Title Track Off His Upcoming Album “Strange Dance”
Radiohead’s Philip Selway releases his much-anticipated new album, Strange Dance, on February 24th via Bella Union. Having previously shared videos for the singles “Check For Signs Of Life” and “Picking Up Pieces”, Selway now shares the atmospheric title track from the album.
Maybe Sasha Shares the Visual For His New Song “I Can’t”
On “I Can’t”, Maybe Sasha delves into influences ranging from Hunky Dory/Ziggy Stardust era David Bowie to a modern indie rock almost bedroom pop aesthetic touching on feelings of loss, confusion, and letting go. “I Can’t” will appear on Maybe Sasha’s upcoming debut album “Rhombus”.
DD Unveils His New Single/Video “Came A Long Way”
Denver based rapper DD just unveiled his @directorave produced track "Came A Long Way", which symbolizes past reflections of DD's life and how its shaped his overall reality and belief system bringing him where he is today. Check out the accompanying music video now.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Startover” by ROSIE
New York-based singer -songwriter ROSIE reveals her new single, “Startover,” and its accompanying visual, our Music Video of the Week, out now on Arista Records. “Startover” is the first single from ROSIE’s upcoming sophomore EP, due out this Spring.
NN Song of the Week: “All For Nothing” by Chin Injeti
“All for Nothing”, NxtNow’s latest Song of the Week, which comes to us from Chin Injeti, was created on vintage synths and a drum machine to emulate an ‘80s sound. Fuelled by heartbreak, the melancholic track debates what a relationship was even worth if it spurs such intense feelings of longing and frustration.
How to Effectively Market and Promote Your New Music as an Independent Artist
Looking for the best ways to market and promote your new song, music video, or project as an independent artist? Check out some of the most effective strategies.
French Sisters Ibeyi Announce Their Upcoming North American Headline Tour
French sisters Ibeyi will start their highly-anticipated North American headline tour dates in Los Angeles on March 10th. Following their third album Spell 31 released last May and the unfortunate postponement of their American tour, Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz will finally bring their powerful new show, including a full live band, to fourteen major American cities.
Minibeats Collaborates With Artists San Holo and LP Giobbi on New AR Music Snapchat Lenses
San Holo and LP Giobbi are launching their own Snapchat Lenses with Minibeats, transforming their hit songs into multimedia experiences for social expression and sharing.
