MUSIC FEATURES
Jason Owens Shares His New Single/Video “Party Like You”
Jason Owens is a congenial presence in the “Party Like You” video. So, too, is his girl. Bob Mills’s camera catches Owens at a hopping party, and though he’s having a good time there, it can’t compete with the pure liveliness that’s happening back at home.
Carbon County Drop Their New “Panic!” Music Video
The "Panic!" video looks fantastic - and there's a reason for that. It was directed by Alejandro Montoya Marin — the same man behind the camera for Millennium Bugs. He returned the group's favor with a clip that amplifies the Carbon County mythology. He's also brought along a famous friend: the veteran comic actor Tommy Chong, who plays the gruff manager of the Desi's Coin Laundry on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles.
NN Music Video of the Week: “I’ll Be Ok” by Nya
In the clip for "I'll Be Ok," which is our NN Music Video of the Week, we discover Nya in her new home of José Ignacio, Uruguay. Through the series of camcorder-captured vignettes, we follow her into libraries and beaches, amongst prairies and pines.
NN Song of the Week: “Old Kwam” by $pend Money Kwam
The Bronx’s own $pend Money Kwam has just released with his brand new single entitled “Old Kwam”, which he produced himself. We’re huge fans of this DOPE track, and designated it as our Song of the Week.
RnB Artist Eleanor Unveils Her Latest Single “Waste My Time”
Eleanor’s new single, “Waste My Time,” was inspired by a friendship that was tiptoeing into a relationship. The title encompasses the chorus and the thesis of the song. It’s also connected to the theme that ties this whole body of work together – time is fleeting and passing time was a major preoccupation of Eleanor’s while working on “A Late Bloom”.
Multi-Dimensional Thai Artist Roskamala Releases Her New Song/Video "Loving Mess", Featuring Lia Apa
Roskamala’s upcoming EP entitled “truth she told”, is an existential narrative on the trials and tribulations of what it is like to be human and how our experiences shape who we are. One of its featured songs is “Loving Mess”, with Lia Apa, which is a vibrant and colorful pop anthem about accepting your own faults and moving confidently in the game of love.
Victoria, BC Singer-Songwriter Jesse Roper Shares His New Single/Video “Make It All Work Out”
Jesse Roper’s “Make It All Work Out" is the first of multiple energetic, fresh, soulful and r&b inspired tracks produced by famed JUNO-nominated producer Gus van Go. The forthcoming LP harkens the voices of JJ Cale, Leon Bridges, Alabama Shakes, while maintaining Roper's strong and unique expression in the genre.
Dean Ford Drops “CRZMKR”, Off His Upcoming EP “Dream Fever”
Inspired by the isolation of the pandemic, which kept him from the stage where he feels most at home, Dean Ford has written a slew of new music that builds on his “Dream Fever” EP with the infectious dance-pop of “CRZMKR” and then tears everything down and introduces him to the world anew. The fuse is lit and Ford is ready to explode.
Gaten Unveils His Brand New Single/Video “Hummin”
Since dropping “Hummin,” the new single off Gaten's highly anticipated mixtape, "The Glitch God", word of his skills and overall likeability has been the talk of his city — and that word is spreading fast well beyond the city limits.
Yvonne Ambrée Returns With Her Haunting Ethereal Gem “Blue High”
Brooklyn via Berlin singer-songwriter Yvonne Ambrée returns with a brand new release 'Blue High’, lifted from the upcoming debut EP due later this year. Following on from her recent single 'Anyone Someone', 'Blue High' evokes a sense of longing and escape through forlorn, intricate melodies.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Yes Please” by Nire Bird
Nire Bird reveals the immersive visual for her new single “Yes Please” taken from her debut album ‘Beach Noir’. Watch our newly designated NN Music Video of the Week now.
NN Song of the Week: “ALIEN” by FLØRE
Combining sleek production, traditional pop and modern chart sensibilities, FLØRE is sure to provide a top alternative listen with her new single ‘ALIEN’, out via Valeria Music. The song was written by FLØRE who herself feels a bit out of place in this world finding somebody that’s similar. Check out our NN Song of the Week now.
LA Based Rock Band Circle The Earth Drop Their Debut EP “Hey Goodbye”
Los Angeles-based female-fronted, multi-cultural rock band Circle The Earth, has just dropped their debut EP, “Hey Goodbye”. The 8-song independent collection, features their 2022 singles “Sweetest Pain,” “New Religion” and “Too Many Pieces” and previously released singles “Diamonds” and “Dead,” as well as the title track, their new single “Hey Goodbye.”
Roon: Taming the File Wilderness for Audio Creatives With a One-Stop, Lossless Hub
Roon, the player for serious music lovers, has long been a darling of the audiophile world, with more than 100k subscribers. The service lets users compile files native to their device and listen side-by-side with hi-res streaming services, all in lossless quality. But its real magic comes into play when creatives harness its metadata side.
Milky Chance Release Their Brand New “Living in a Haze” Visual
The short film for “Living in a Haze” follows a similar theme to previous releases by Milky Chance, where we find the band ensconced in a scene prepped to pop off into dance.
Fresh Da Zoe Unveils the Clip for His Track “Demon”
The music video (or, shall we say, short film) for “Demon” opens with a wide shot of Boston. Even on the streets of his adopted home, Fresh Da Zoe isn't safe; within seconds of seeing him, he's kidnapped by gangsters out to deliver his heart to their boss. The joke's on them: this cold killer ain't got one.
301icon Shares His Music Video for “Love Songs”
Dive into the multi-layered story behind the song with the music video for “Love Songs” (directed by Errand Boy and produced by Rèmi Fréyo). Strewn over a sofa behind a bleeding neon heart, we find 301icon painfully belting out his woe. In cutscenes, we see the source of his pain: toxic infidelity and dishonesty.
Daisy Briggs Drops Her Visual for “I Don’t Hate U (My Mom Thinks You’re Trash)”
The thrill of young romance animates David Bradley's playful video for "I Don't Hate U," too. To suit the throwback feel of the song and the domestic theme of Daisy Brigg’s lyrics, he displays the footage through a frame that makes the whole thing look like Kodak slides come to life.
Watch “Blood Moon”, the New Clip From Art-Pop Artist Jessica Carter Altman
The dazzling, beautifully shot "Blood Moon" visual has the gloss of a major motion picture and the feel of a séance. The camera catches art pop artist Jessica Carter Altman in flight in a dense and chilly forest, raising a torch against looming darkness and sitting by the fireside in a remote cabin, surrounded by votive candles.
Lavon Coates Releases His New Single/Video “Raise Her Right”
For an extra dose of sentiment, turn to the music video for "Raise Her Right." After a brief intro in which Lavon Coates calls his mom to let her know about his dream, the music picks up, and we're waltzed from scene to scene of the musician's life.