The music video for "Vacations Matter" cooly communicates the vibes that birthed D3X's laid-back bop. Shot along the coast of California, D3X strolls the Malibu beaches solo, taking in the sunset's vibrant colors. The waves seem to roll in time with his bar…

In the music video for “Weekend”, right off the bat, we catch ADVM waking up from last night's party, ready to get at it again. After throwing on his Eightball & MJG tee, he hops in his Tesla to get the word out about the party. Sending his parents out of town for the weekend Aaron Carter-style, the crew rolls in and things turn up.

While the track tells his critics to check their egos at the door, the music video for "TMH"—or "Official Infomercial", as he calls it—shows us what we get when we buy into Echezona’s world. Scene by scene, we’re introduced to the many faces of Echezona: from the business-savvy public speaker, to the city kid…

Shaheed & DJ Supreme are teaming up yet again with the legendary Slug, a member of Atmosphere, for the title track of their highly anticipated album, “The Art of Throwing Darts”. Watch the music video now!

In the music video for “Forgiveness”, we're shown Wyman and Needham as bandleaders, guiding a group of ace musicians through an invigorating performance. But we're also shown the pair in isolation from the others, communicating desire, remorse, sympathy, and outrage through the language of music.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.

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 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.

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.

“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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.