MUSIC FEATURES
Watch “Him”, the Brand New Clip From NYC Rapper Joe West
New York City sure looks gorgeous in the "Him" clip: a sparkling amalgam of leafy Harlem streets, tall stoops, basketball courts, graffitied intersections, and handsome brownstones. With scenery that appealing, all Joe West would have to do to catch your notice is show up and rap with conviction and exuberance.
Boys Club For Girls Drop Their Visual for "5 O'Clock Shadow"
If the song sounds bracing, it's nothing compared to the video for "5 O'Clock Shadow." The two "Americana dream-pop" singers pull no punches whatsoever in the stinging clip that accompanies this musical reality check. One at a time, real people approach the camera with simple but powerful confessions scrawled on black chalkboards in searing white letters.
FLØRE Returns With Her Floor-Stomping New Single “SKELETON”
FLØRE returns with her floor-stomping single “SKELETON”, which is oozing with all the energy you need to take you into the weekend. On first play it’ll hit like the perfect companion for a movie montage that cherishes the more playful, reckless moments we have in our youth.
found.ee and RoyFi Launch Innovative “Market to Recoup” Partnership to Accelerate Advance Recoupment for Artists
RoyFi, the artist-first music financing service, continues to expand its financial offerings and perks for creators by partnering with Downtown-owned digital marketing and advertising platform found.ee. Together the duo is launching the “Market to Recoup” program, designed to empower artists to promote their music while accelerating the recoupment of their advances.
Austin Based Dark Rock Artist Lauren Lakis Shares Her New Single/Video “Terror Tears”
Austin based dark rock artist Lauren Lakis has just released her new single called "Terror Tears", off of her upcoming full length album “A Fiesta and a Hell”. Watch the accompanying music video now.
NN Song of the Week: “One Day” by The New Division
The New Division’s brand new single "One Day", which is our NN Song of the Week, explores themes of addiction, loss, and love, inviting listeners on an emotional journey through expertly crafted melodies and captivating vocals.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Good Kisser” by Gabi Sklar
Rising New York based pop singer-songwriter Gabi Sklar has just revealed the visual for her new single, “Good Kisser”, which is our latest NN Music Video of the Week.
Alt Pop/RnB Artist Miranda Joan Unveils Her New Single “Too Much”
Miranda Joan is a Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, and musician who just dropped her new single “Too Much”, which oozes with seductive honey-laced vocals and captivating melodies over slow-burned beats.
Interview: Vickie Nauman, Founder and CEO of CrossBorderWorks
NxtNow’s Kaelyn Finney connected with Vickie Nauman, the founder and CEO of boutique consulting and advisory firm CrossBorderWorks, for an exclusive interview to discuss the intersection between technology and music, and much more.
Olive + Harrison Drop Their Brand New Single/Video “Normal, See?”
Whimsical indie pop meets experimental hip hop duo Olive + Harrison release their brand new single/video “Normal See?”.
Folktronica Artist Matt Fasullo Comes Out the Other Side of a Year of Psychedelic Use on “OHSOPROUD”
“OHSOPROUD” their latest work is a detailed and sonically divergent production with sampled old home videos and the general static and pop they give off. Inspired by a year long dance with psychedelic drugs that left Matt further away from what he hoped they would give him.
1MX London Music Festival 2023 Mixes Top Filipino Music Artists With Hot International Acts — July 8th
The 1MX Music Festival will be at Dockyards, London on July 8th! The globetrotting festival brand highlights Asian artists and this year's lineup includes Ben&Ben, Moira, Janine Berdin, Maymay, Yuna, Johnny Orlando and Clara Rosa.
Watch INZO’s Brand New Clip for “Earth Magic”, Featuring Elohim
In the luminous clip for “Earth Magic”, INZO walks an enchanted world, lighting up the earth around him as he travels. The artist navigates fields of glowing lights, steps to the digitally enhanced ledge of a cliff over the water, and follows the electrified lines that radiate from each footfall.
Phoenix’s Jane N’ The Jungle Drop Their “Wasteland” Video
To steep in the steely sorrow of JNTJ's "Wasteland," check out Jim Louvau and Tony Aguilera's music video for the thrashing ballad. Surrounded by a sand storm set ablaze with fiery light, the crew hammers out their tune with a sordid simplicity. With black paint across her eyes, White resembles both a mourner and a warrior as she belts and wrenches her body in languish.
Sp8ce Owl Shares His New Single/Visualizer “Stepping Into Eternity”
Each instrumental change in the song, no matter how big or small, is perfectly mirrored in the psychedelic visuals of the video. While embarking on a musical journey, listeners are simultaneously starting a hypnotic visual journey as the “Stepping Into Eternity” music video plays.
MattO Drops His Visual for “It’s All About Me”
His words are the focus of the emotional lyric clip to "It's All About Me," which was created by frequent collaborator Marcello Bumbica, a filmmaker who shares MattO's sense of mission and taste for the classics.
NJ Rockers Spider Rockets Share Their Clip for “Monster of Your Dreams”
Feast your eyes on the music video for "Monster of Your Dreams," directed by Spider Rockets' frequent collaborator and producer Jason Nappi. Peppered with footage from Cos and Nap's favorite thriller flicks, the video features the band members navigating within a nightmare. With mounting musical intensity, the band becomes more maniacal as Nappi drops in clever horror tropes along the way.
Music Blogs to Submit Your New Music to as an Emerging Artist in 2023
As an emerging artist, there are quite a few music blogs where you can submit your music for potential coverage and exposure. Check out our list of some popular platforms to showcase your new song, music video or project.
NN Song of the Week: “Euphoria” by Stalking Gia
Stalking Gia’s brand single, and our NN Song of the Week, "Euphoria" is "about the desire to find a deeper connection with someone and the fear of losing them. The lyrics describe the struggle to break free from the monotony of everyday life and the search for something more…. A longing to escape the mundanity of their current situation and reach a new level of intimacy," confides Stalking Gia.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Killer” by CARDAMONE
Dive deeper into the allure of CARDAMONE's "Killer" through her stunning new visual, which is our latest NN Music Video of the Week. Directed by Martijn Sedgfield, the film features breathtaking choreography by Benjamin Curé and Neville Parry.