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EP Review: “Human Nature” by Mikebøi

22 year old experimental electronic producer Mikebøi confounds all expectations on the emotionally charged “Human Nature” EP. In a hybrid series of styles, there are an endless number of angles that are pursued. Pop, dubstep, noise, hip-hop, broken beats, and brittle textures reign supreme.

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Sonarpilot Shares His New Visual for “Quantum Factory”

The soundtrack of this Mirage echoes the hard sci-fi visuals of the video, oscillating between a techno-infused, dark soundscape infused with luscious synths and a gritty cinematic atmosphere. Driving electronic beats build the steely backdrop for an enthralling audio journey. Brimming with illuminated electronics, humming neural networks…

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New York Pop/Rock Singer-Songwriter Christian Parker Reveals the Music Video for “Forever Man”

Morgan Elliott's smart, resonant clip for "Forever Man" is another exercise in time travel. The director gives us a photo book sprung to life — an array of snapshots from the life of Christian Parker. Some are still images, and some sing back to the camera. We see the young Parker learning to play guitar like his heroes did, taking the stage with his bandmates, reading himself to blow into his harmonica.

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Joe Acheson’s Hidden Orchestra Project Releases the Song, “Skylarks”

After a recent period spent focusing on sound art installations, collaborations, and video game scoring, Joe Acheson’s Hidden Orchestra project returns with the second single taken from new album ‘To Dream Is To Forget’ set for release later this year. From quiet beginnings ‘Skylarks’ grows impressively in stature, riding intriguing musical currents to its dramatic crescendo ending.

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Cate Carter Shares Her New Single/Video “Women Always Know”

As a multifaceted artist defying genres, Cate Carter is a magnetic creative force. The musician is also an advocate for important causes including intersectional feminism, voting equity and accessibility, accessible sex education, and LGBGQIA rights and protections. "Women Always Know" is off of her upcoming debut EP Slightly Out Of Reach.

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Interview: Kejuanservin

Big thanks to Winston-Salem based rap artist Kejuanservin who connected with NxtNow Music and Dopecausewesaid for an in-depth Q&A to talk about his new single "Get to It", his EP "Mode", and much more.

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NN Song of the Week: “Dog Walk” by $pend Money Kwam

$pend Money Kwam is back with his newly released, self-produced single “Dog Walk”, which is our latest NN Song of the Week. This is a certified banger that we can guarantee you will enjoy if you’re a fan of authentic NYC hip-hop music.

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Diane Gentile and the Gentle Men Drop "Walk With Me", Featuring Alejandro Escovedo

A song like this requires a New York themed-video to match, and Diana Gentile has answered the challenge with a clip that takes her through the heart of Chinatown and the Lower East Side. The camera follows her to the pedestrian plaza by the Brooklyn Bridge, past the monumental architecture that has always framed life in New York…

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Watch Greg Hoy’s New “Comfort Vendetta" Clip

See life after lost love in the "Comfort Vendetta" music video directed by Hoy and starring Anna Copa Cabana. In the video, we encounter Anna post-breakup, realizing she won't get the connection she needs from her ex. Instead, she takes her stuffed ducky Gordon (aka her inner child) out for a day of exploration around Brooklyn.

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Los Angeles Band Battle Tapes Unveil Their Music Video for “Brand New”

In the "Brand New" clip, avatars of the group members strum and sing on a dais while our protagonist glitches wildly down a snowy incline, infiltrates a military installation, and competes in futuristic high-speed racing. It's a hilarious, kinetic homage to some of the most beloved games designed for the original PlayStation, and it's remarkable in its feel and fidelity.

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