The drums are a focus of the energetic clip for "Good Enough”. Director Kyle Caulfield (Yorke, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers) sets up the kit right on the sand. When G Flip hits the skins, remarkable things happen. Scenes switch between day and night. Skies open; rain slashes down on the crash cymbal. G Flip howls and hammers, unperturbed, straight through it all.

Everyone listening better be psychologically buckled up for the time-traveling dopamine hit that is the music video for "Whatever It Takes." Concepted around the gushing romanticism of classic '80s movies, Andrew X’s music video follows a budding romance between a young woman and her extraterrestrial lover.

In the clip for "Go To Ya Head," Miami rap artist Mike Smiff is so comfortable on the block that he practically defies gravity. Others throw dice in the alleys and cluster on stoops; the rapper floats down the street like a sailboat with a tailwind.

Take an extra shot of Paris King's infectious self-confidence with the music video for "Jealousy." Directed by Paris herself, the video is a chic drag flaunt and celebration of human expression. Standing before a rotating projection of the flags of her nations of origin, King poses in utter authority and fabulousness.

Like the inside of a watch or clock, the "Kronos" music video by Sonarpilot opens to a set of gears turning in sync with one another. It all seems normal at first, but then things get weird: another set of differently-colored gears appears on screen, and soon enough, they're growing, bending, and melting in ways we wouldn't expect.

Nemesis's new single "Vibe Flow" is a statement of purpose for the insightful artist. Over an irresistible head-bob of a beat featuring a mysterious sax/synth whisper, Nemesis declares her mission to raise the frequencies of those around her. Watch the accompanying music video now.

During last week’s Zoom stream, the semi-final jury of music tech investors evaluated pitches on the originality of their ideas, product-market fit, and potential for success in order to select finalists to pitch at the in-person conference. The decisions were so close—a tie in fact—the Music Tectonics team made the decision to open a fifth finalist spot for this year’s fifth annual Music Tectonics Conference.

Following recent singles “Face Like A Sunset,” “Stay Alive,” and “2 Carat,” “The Hard Way”, which has been designated our NN Song of the Week, offers another glimpse of what fans can expect from Eighty Ninety’s debut album. The album is slated for release later this year.

Fundamental social criticism has often been the concern of traditional thrash and speed metal, and with the release of the single “The Seeds Of Greed” of the Norwegians Paradogmata, this is presented again in unmistakable harshness. Accompanying the song is the visual, our NN Music Video of the Week.

Earthsea has a brand new music video set for release for their track ‘Four More Years’. The video features a range of vibrant 1960s style colours laced over the band’s silhouettes, with thought-provoking and powerful visuals, inviting viewers to question their role within society and the destruction inflicted by humans.

Networking and collaboration are essential for independent musicians who want to build a successful career. By connecting with other musicians, producers, and industry professionals, you can gain exposure, learn new skills, and get your music heard by a wider audience.

Artist-first music financing service RoyFi has teamed up with earthprogram, a leading provider of strategic business development solutions for the music industry, to deliver career-propelling services to artists. Through this partnership, artists can apply to access funds via RoyFi directly through the new earthprogram website.

Music collaboration platform Everwave has officially released its first album “Wave 01” containing 9 tracks created in collaboration between 18 unique producers and musicians on the Everwave platform.

Fast-rising hip hop artist Akintoye has released his new single “Fuck Em Up Moses”. Produced by Dan Vucko, “Fuck Em Up Moses” is a display of clever lyricism, spotlighting his unfiltered bravado and steadfast confidence. Watch the Adit Dixit directed music video now.

Miranda Joan’s latest release called “Bada Bing!” is a seductive psychedelic funk pop anthem featuring acclaimed producer CARRTOONS. Miranda's soulfully luscious vocals overhang elastic grooves and slowburned basslines for an intriguing listen. The music video is an homage to The Sopranos for a fun-loving and cinematic watch.

A one man show, Toronto based 19-year-old Aidan Skira’s vision is all his own: self-taught, self-produced, self-animated. His latest single “Warm” is an emotional ballad about a high school crush that didn’t seem to work out no matter how much he tried.

Each year, ten startups are selected from a highly competitive slate of applicants by a panel of experts in the music innovation startup landscape. 2023’s semi-finalists will pitch at the Music Tectonics online pre-conference on September 13th.

Confluence, the Carolinas’ premier Music Industry Conference + Festival, announces its first round of speakers and performers. The event takes place on October 18th/19th inside the AvidXchange NC Music Factory and independent music venues across Charlotte.

Adding a visual dimension to the song's magnetic pull, California-based experimental art-pop musician and producer Franny London is excited to reveal the clip for her latest single 'Metal', which is our NN Music Video of the Week.

“Lean Back”, our newly designated Song of the Week, comes to NxtNow from the dynamic duo, Blank Face and producer YP Kezzi, who have once again ignited the musical sphere with their latest creation. The track navigates the sonic journey of the famed "Lasgidi Cruise" phenomenon, where life becomes a party and the air is infused with endless vibes.