MUSIC FEATURES
Scoville Unit Share the Clip for Their Song “Reasons”
The tightness — emotional and physical — of Scoville Unit is the subject of Tarana Parekh's gently humorous video for their song "Reasons." Parekh's camera captures the band at home in a typical suburban Jersey spread, mowing the lawn, making dinner, and hanging out on the couch…
NN Song of the Week: “Gentle Intentions” by Maggie Tra and Phan Thuỷ
One of the standout tracks on the newly released “Temporary Feelings” EP by Maggie Tra and Phan Thuỷ is the very dope “Gentle Intentions”, which has been designated our Song of the Week.
NN Music Video of the Week: “POWER 2030” by Ivan The Greatness
Directed by Paul Warner, the music video for "Power 2030", which is our latest Music Video of the Week, transports us to a whole new world. In a moody futuristic cityscape, Ivan The Greatness crashes the scene like a superhero, costumed in a stylish mech suit customized from his spaceship above.
Maggie Tra Releases Her Experimental EP “Temporary Feelings”, With Phan Thuỷ
Australian born Khmer/Viet producer Maggie Tra releases an ambient floating experimental EP “Temporary Feelings” with Vietnamese artist Phan Thuỷ. After the success of their first collaboration together in 2021 on ‘Broken Rice,’ the two artists’ decided to work together again on a new EP.
Chase Hagerman Unveils “Like a Movie”, Off His Newly Released Album “The Avant Guardian”
Pasadena, CA based artist Chase Hagerman’s self-produced single “Like a Movie” features backing vocals by his good pal Collin Riley. The song appears on his brand new 21-track album entitled “The Avant Guardian”.
Interview: A17
NxtNow Music and Dopecausewesaid connected with San Francisco based artist A17 for an exclusive interview to discuss his new Pilot Kid produced song “Sides”, and much more.
Vernal Joy Releases His New Single/Video “Heavenly Feeling”
In his latest release, “Heavenly Feeling”, Israel based indie singer-songwriter Vernal Joy presents a warm melodic simplicity, with an energetic and liberating text that takes the listener on a nostalgic adventure, focusing on his longing for sense of nature and the beauty of letting your self-questionings run deep down into the rabbit hole, into the wild, freely.
Madison Jay Drops “The Virus Freestyle”
Madison Jay goes 4 for 4 by releasing his fourth freestyle in 4 weeks with his “The Virus Freestyle”. Madison takes a step back from the 90’s and hops on the 2003 NBA Live ‘04 standout gem “The Virus” from Red Cafe, produced by the legendary Trackmasters.
Interview: Ms.Thomas
Thanks go out to Ms.Thomas who connected with NxtNow Music and Dopecausewesaid for an exclusive Q&A to discuss her new track “Bad Habits”, with Aaron Pond, and much more.
NN Song of the Week: “Versace Eros” by French Horn Rebellion, Featuring Siné
“Versace Eros”, our latest Song of the Week, comes from acclaimed Brooklyn electronic brother duo French Horn Rebellion and soulful Danish pop singer Siné. This alt pop slammer is a cheeky collaboration and anthem to one of the world’s most alluring fragrances.
NN Music Video of the Week: “You’ll Never Know” by Neela
Our latest NN Music Video of the Week comes from Neela, whose song “You’ll Never Know” is inspired by domestic violence and abused boundaries – whether that’s physically, sexually, or otherwise. Neela wanted to transform this pain and turn it into music. The abuser will never know the damage they've caused with their actions.
Music Tectonics Conference 2023 Unveils First Wave of Heavy-Hitting Speakers
The first wave of confirmed Music Tectonics speakers are big thinkers from music industry companies who bring a high-level view over the future of the business to the fifth annual conference (October 24-26, Santa Monica, CA).
Interview: DialeInfinity
Salute to artist and producer DialeInfinity who connected with NxtNow Music and Dopecausewesaid for an in-depth Q&A to discuss his self-directed music video for “Sabbath”, Occult Rap, and much more.
A17 Shares His Pilot Kid Produced Track “Sides”
San Francisco's A17 stands out by providing his listeners with melodies that take his music to the next level and lyrics that speak to both the hopeless romantic inside all of us and the toxic playboy who tends to get in its way. Listen to A17's Pilot Kid produced track "Sides" now.
Watch “No Goodbyes”, the New Clip by UK RnB Singer-Songwriter Wellingta
UK R&B singer-songwriter Wellingta is a radiant screen presence, and the Lutch Media-directed clip for "No Goodbyes" keeps the camera fixed on the star as she makes her way around the grand and gorgeous Rivoli Ballroom - the only 1950s ballroom remaining intact in London.
Justin Love Unveils His New Visual for "No Friends"
Justin Love carries feelings of loneliness and suspicion into the beautifully shot clip for "No Friends." Though the star's visual collaborator Few Oliveira filmed and edited the video — and did so masterfully — Justin Love directed it himself. We're shown a day in the singer's life: we watch him select his clothing carefully and prepare to be in the public eye.
Atlanta’s Young Holyfield Drops the Video for "1Concern", Featuring Ishadon
The sharp-looking apartment in which Cracked Lenz shoots the "1Concern" video could be in Atlanta — or anywhere young people get together to enjoy the finer things. Young Holyfield, Ishadon, and some attractive friends gather in a well-appointed living room to eat, dance, listen to music, and enjoy each others' company.
Sonarpilot Share Their Music Video for "Strange Flowers"
In the inseparable video companion to "Strange Flowers" offers a stunning visual interpretation of Moppert's sonic masterpiece. With his infallible fractal flourishes, Roger Mader provides even the tone-deaf with a sense of synaesthesia, matching colors to the moods of the song and creating structures that reflect the intensity, wonder, and majesty of the music.
Waydown Wailers Share Their New Visual for "Motor Scooter"
Let's tease this tomfoolery with a little more gas—provided by the music video for "Motor Scooter." In this jolly and mischievous flick, we find band members Dave and Joe out on the run. Chased out of a bar, they hop on their bikes and ride off smiling into the crisp Upstate NY autumn colors. Along the way, they catch drummer Scruffy playing drifter on the roadside and comically leave him smelling their exhaust.
Country Pop Artist Regina Ferguson Shares Her New “Canyon Town” Visual
Mara Whitehead's striking visual interpretation of "Canyon Town" serves as a captivating complement to the song's unpretentious grandeur. Set against the rugged, awe-inspiring terrain of California's desert, Regina Ferguson wanders barefoot through the shifting sand dunes, strums her guitar in front of a towering redwood fence…
