MUSIC FEATURES
Fave Launches FanFinder to Empower Artists and Labels to Discover and Reward Fans
Fave, the platform for superfans, will now allow artists and their teams to discover and communicate with fans directly and intuitively thanks to their new industry-facing tool called FanFinder™.
NN Song of the Week: “Slow Burn” by Charlie PS
Our newly designated NN Song of the Week, “Slow Burn”, by Charlie PS, is from her new EP, “Even If It Kills Me”. The five tracks from this project reflect the ups and downs of her life over the past three years, and circle back to the motif of trusting yourself with the process when it comes to personal growth.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Retail Therapy” by Neha
Get in the mood of moving on in style with the visuals for "Retail Therapy", our NN Music Video of the Week. Directed by Neha's repeat collaborator Melvin Pacheco (director of the "Better Watch What You Say" video and camera op for "Backslide"), this silky smooth vignette into Neha's New York life drips with sass and class.
Aussie Pop Artist Cleo Alexandra Drops Reimagined “Who Can It Be Now”
Cleo Alexandra is a spectral presence in the “Who Can It Be Now” clip, imbuing these frames with dangerous allure and the twisted poise of a pageant queen turned wicked. She shares time with sequences from storied horror movies and slasher flicks…
Jazz/Soul Artist Ute Lemper Reveals Her “In My Flame” Visual
Ute Lemper’s "In My Flame" video uses AI to draw the story to our world today. Through wildfires, nighttime cityscapes, roaring oceans, and pleasant country glens, the dreamlike journey with Ute elicits a sense of yearning wonder. Take this trip with Lemper to revel in her magic and inspire your next creative undertaking.
Black Rock Candy Share Their Music Video for “Trouble”
Filmed at Break Room LA by cinematographer Eric Crain and produced/directed by Alli Parra, the "Trouble" video opens up with a shot of the band preparing to rock out. Muted tones in the visual contribute to the feeling of desolation and despair heard in the lyrics, while red-filled shots of the band members…
Watch “Coyote Mask”, the New Visual From Portland Rock Artist The Wheel
Enter a new realm with the "Coyote Mask" music video. Directed by Karl Whinnery and Evan Gandy, it stars The Wheel (Avram Brown) alongside Ji Tanzer, Benjamin Wright, Scott Macdonald, and Scott Jeffries. "Coyote Mask" features kaleidoscopic, technicolor visuals…
Keyawna Nikole Drops Her Clip for “Secrets”, Featuring Kellin Quinn
@IAMPARKE's darkly funny clip for "Secrets" suggests that Keyawna Nikole's music is, quite literally, face-melting. The artist doesn't seem dangerous at first: she approaches Kellin Quinn shyly, addressing him as a superfan might, from behind the counter of a convenience store where he's stopped to buy Pringles.
Music Creation Platform Splice Expands AI Capabilities With “Create” Mode
Music creation platform Splice continues to empower music producers with Create, a groundbreaking AI experience that can generate sophisticated musical arrangements in seconds.
Interview: Hermosa
NxtNow connected with talented LA based R&B singer-songwriter and producer Hermosa to discuss her newly released EP entitled "Chapter 23", and much more.
Music Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Artists
Music management is the process of helping a musician develop and achieve their career goals. As an artist, find out when you should start looking for a music manager, how much they may cost and what they can do for your music career.
ELOVET Unleashes His New Single/Video “RUNN!!”
ELOVET has just unveiled his new single entitled “RUNN!!”, which he produced, recorded and mixed in a studio apartment in Los Angeles. ELOVET has also dropped its music video, which marks the first collaborative visual project between he and KIRYN SKY.
RnB Singer-Songwriter Hermosa Unveils Her New Song “Searching”
Hermosa is a Los Angeles based R&B singer-songwriter and producer, originally from Spartanburg, SC, who just released her debut EP entitled “Chapter 23”. This 6-track EP includes the song “Searching”, which Hermosa wrote and produced herself.
ROLI Unveils the Seaboard Block M: The Pinnacle of Expressive Creation for On-the-Go Music Makers
ROLI announced the launch of the ROLI Seaboard Block M, will pair with ROLI’s 24-keyboard controller and invite the player into a world where practically any sound and effect is possible.
Brunei Darussalam Singer-Songwriter Iddie Mo Shares “It’s Chronic” Single/Video
Iddie Mo is a Brunei Darussalam based singer-songwriter who just unveiled his debut single entitled "It's Chronic" (produced by Nol K), which is about depression and the feeling of going through the motions while one waits for it to pass. Watch the accompanying music video now.
NN Song of the Week: “1 Not the 2” by Young Tez, Featuring Sean Kingston
Young Tez is a Chicago based rap artist who just dropped his track “1 Not the 2”, produced by Legion Beats, and features multi-platinum recording artist Sean Kingston. This new release has been designated as our latest NN Song of the Week.
NN Music Video of the Week: “Distorted” by 4th Impact
4th Impact, formerly known as 4th Power, stands as an extraordinary vocal powerhouse Filipino girl group comprising four exceptional biological sisters: Almira, Irene, Mylene, and Celina Cercado. Their newly released clip for “Distorted”, is our NN Music Video of the Week.
Toronto’s Sydney Mae Brings Ethereal and Contemplative Beauty to Her Pop Single "Rhythm"
Sydney Mae is an award-winning Pop/Adult Pop recording and performing artist based in Toronto. Her new release, “Rhythm”, is the third single and title track of her recently unveiled EP.
From 3 Weeks to 3 Minutes: AmptUp Simplifies Talent Booking for Venues and Artists
Booking artists can often become complicated for venues, as managing tasks like coordinating schedules, booking multiple artists at once, managing payouts, and more can begin to stack up quickly. With AmptUp's new all-in-one booking app, venues can now access a more streamlined and organized process for talent booking.
Instant Soundtracks, Infinite Remixes: Loudly Opens up AI Music for Everyone With New API
The next era of recorded music will be interactive, and Loudly is here to usher it in. As more and more music streaming and other software platforms contemplate this coming shift, Loudly is offering a new API to forward-thinking companies that will allow them to incorporate generative AI music seamlessly and swiftly.