MUSIC FEATURES
NN Music Video of the Week: “Night Terrors” by SPELLES
SPELLES, the sonic duo made up of Luc Laurent and Kathryn Baar, has released their haunting and anthemic new single “Night Terrors”, and its accompanying visual, our NN Music Video of the Week, directed by Zach Bell.
NN Song of the Week: “Goodbye” by Loose Fang
Loose Fang’s “Goodbye”, our NN Song of the Week, is a perfect representative of the rest of the “Live Wires, Black Sheep” album, which revolves around love, heartbreak, self-medicating and feeling guilty for it; seeing ourselves repeating mistakes borne of class and political divisions.
Viral Alt Pop Artist Emei Releases Her Sophomore EP “Scatterbrain”
Viral Chinese-American alt pop singer-songwriter Emei has just unveiled her sophomore EP "Scatterbrain", which discusses relatable themes including dealing with social anxiety, ADHD, high expectations, self sabotage and more.
Ohio Music Industry Summit Announces Keynote Artist, Jason Isbell
Organizers of the Ohio University Music Industry Summit announced their first major keynote artist and special performance: four-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jason Isbell! Isbell will give a featured artist keynote during the day programming on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, and will perform the Closing Night Concert that evening at Ohio University's Memorial Auditorium.
Interview: $pend Money Kwam, Bronx Rapper/Producer and NxtNow Creator Partner
NxtNow connected with the very talented Bronx based rap artist and producer $pend Money Kwam for an exclusive interview to discuss his recently released single/video “Dog Walk”, as well as his designation as the inaugural NxtNow Creator Partner.
Singer-Songwriter DINER Unveils Her New Single/Visualizer “Goodbye To Someday”
Cali based singer-songwriter DINER unveils her new single 'Goodbye To Someday', which is a captivating pop offering with melodious country-esque sensibilities that makes for a great listen. Lyrically, the equal parts love letter and victory anthem carries a real zest and depth to it that will resonate also.
Moises Launches AI Voice Studio, a Brand New Model for Artist-First Voice Modeling
Leading AI-powered music platform Moises is launching its Voice Studio to further expand the realm of creative possibilities for producers, and unlock a new opportunity for vocalists to earn revenue by licensing their own voice models to other music-makers and content creators.
Tallahassee, Fl Rapper Tyte Unveils His Clip for “Ask Around”, With Wizz Havinn
Both Tyte and Wizz Havinn are present on the block in the smoky, sizzling, immensely entertaining clip for "Ask Around," masterfully shot by frequent Slip N Slide collaborator Counterpoint 2.0. The visual is full of eye-catching elements that'll make you feel like you're right in the middle of the action: the boisterous crowds and the sidewalk dancers…
Neo-Soul Producer Benjamin Race Shares His Single/Video “Take You Home”
Catch the vibe of Benjamin Race's neo-soul opus on an even more vibrant frequency with the music video for "Take You Home." Directed by Race himself, the video invites us to join vocalist Ellison Kendrick as we explore his stomping grounds on Ocean Drive in the Art Deco District of Miami.
The Real Meladee Reveals Her Clip for “Birkin”
A song like "Birkin" demands a glittering, gorgeous video, and frequent Slip N Slide collaborator, Counterpoint 2.0, has delivered with a kinetic clip exciting enough to prompt a shopping spree. There's money everywhere: the rapper fans herself with a huge wad of twenties, and reclines on a surface covered with bills.
Shaheed and DJ Supreme Share "Something To Ride To" and “Jazz Men” Clips
Ladies and gentlemen, we've got a double feature. Coming off their new album, The Art of Throwing Darts, Shaheed & DJ Supreme's "Jazz Men" and "Something to Ride To" are a couple of spot-on bullseyes. Watch their music videos now.
Lan Lawd Drops His Nicko Rebel Featured Single/Video "So Good"
Shot at St. Lucia's iconic Irie Bar, the “So Good” video is an infectious sequence of sumptuous scenes. With choreography crafted by Mind of Xavier and Le pazz, St. Lucian dancers and models join Lan Lawd and Nicko Rebel on the dance floor.
The Real Meladee Drops Her New Music Video for “Set The Tone”
The "Set The Tone" video was directed by It's Mason Productions (IMP) and shot at different events around Miami. The "Set The Tone" video opens with a snapshot into The Real Meladee's digital life: prominent rappers and figures in the entertainment industry are all over her IG, following her profile and commenting on her posts.
Petit Biscuit Shares His Visual for “You Don't Ignore (Too Late)"
Together, in the clip for "You Don't Ignore (Too Late)”, Petit Biscuit and Baptiste Cornu present a life lived at the speed of electronic music. We see Petit Biscuit onstage at summer festivals, performing his music to rapt, ecstatic listeners by the thousands.
LA Based Producer-Songwriter John Philbrick Unveils His Lyric Video for “Losing Out to Crazy”
Hot off of the album “If You Say So”, John Philbrick's strutting and screeching rock outcry "Losing Out to Crazy" offers an energetic stage to vent out frustration at the madness of the status quo. Watch the accompanying music video now.
$pend Money Kwam is NxtNow’s Inaugural Creator Partner
NxtNow is excited to announce our brand new Creator partnership with Bronx based rap artist and music producer $pend Money Kwam. As a Creator Partner, we’ll be spotlighting Kwam’s dope music on the Music Blog page, and give you in-depth insight into his journey as a music creator via an exclusive interview, coming very soon.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Life” by Mike Sabath
Mike Sabath’s new single and clip "Life", our NN Music Video of the Week”, is a raw and cathartic explosion of emotions, providing a vivid journey into the depths of his psyche as he undergoes a profound transformation.
NN Song of the Week: “Typical” by Haidee
The track “Typical”, our NN Song of the Week, appears on Filipino/Canadian pop singer Haidee’s newly released album “This Shouldn’t Be Typical”.
SURF Music Launches SURF Sessions, a Collaborative Workspace for Music Creators Everywhere
SURF Music has built SURF Sessions, a place music creators can visit every day for new project discovery, file management, and global collaboration with real-time language translation tools baked in for seamless idea sharing.
London-Based Zimbabwean Pop Starlet Ananya Unveils Her New EP “i woke up one night”
“i woke up one night” is the excellent debut EP from London-based Zimbabwean musician, designer, and creative Ananya. The EP takes listeners on an enthralling journey into the deep pathways and mysteries of Ananya’s inner thoughts, drawing inspiration from her dreams, nightmares, and mental health journey.