MUSIC FEATURES
Staunch Moderates Share Their Clip for “Rolling Stone”
Rock a little harder on this musical voyage with the official music video for Staunch Moderates' "Rolling Stone." The video plays like a time travel adventure, transporting us from decade to decade, back and forth, until we see it all merge in music.
Portland Pop-Rock Quintet The Noted Drop Their “I Am” Visual
The music video for "I Am" curates a gentle dreamscape of the America that The Noted yearns for, with black-and-white photography by Work and contributor Lane Weinberg. In our journey through the stills, we encounter not just Americans from all walks of life…
SK No Edit Drops His New Single/Video “Head Case”
Witness SK's talent and metamorphosis in the music video for "Head Case." In the video, director Sean Fleming captures SK trouping around Asbury Park, NJ. Strapped to the roof of a car, climbing walls, and phasing in and out of video filters…
Swiss Alt Rock Band Sonic Rade Share “Masquerade"
Take another turn through the alleys of your mind with the music video for "Masquerade” by Sonic Rade. Collectively directed by the trio of artists, this flick features classic black and white shots of the band in action in an underground space…
Watch "Significant Half", the Brand New Clip by Imark
Imark’s music video for "Significant Half" is directed by Icey Jace. Following a failed theft, we see Imark locked up and longing in jail for his loyal lover. The video features stylish cinematography, moving from dark hues…
Heartour Releases His New Single/Video “All They Want”
Supplement your excursion into Heartour with the "All They Want" music video. Jason Young has always been inspired by and interested in creating powerful visuals—the foundations of his first albums were based on drawings he created—so it's no surprise this video offers just that.
Billings, MT Country Artist Austin Martin Drops His “Country Drunk” Video
"Country Drunk" is a party-starter — and a stomper worthy of a Billings Saturday night. Over a slamming beat and a growling electric guitar riff, Austin Martin tells the story of the aftermath of wild night. Watch the accompanying clip now.
Ghanaian Superstar Rocky Dawuni Shares His Clip for “Shade Tree”
Get closer to the center of the circle with the music video for "Shade Tree," directed by young visionary Brazilian director Ema Ribeiro. In the video, Dawuni beckons us to follow him through the streets of Salvador, Bahia.
Pop/RnB Singer-Songwriter Anna Storm Shares “Clown Tears”
Pop singer-songwriter Anna Storm has released her new single/video called "Clown Tears". The single is a seductive dark pop record about finding yourself after a toxic relationship. Storm confides, "It is so easy to lose yourself while trying to please someone you love, but when you finally lose and let go of toxic people, you find yourself.”
Interview: Iddie Mo
Thanks go out to Brunei Darussalam based alt rock artist Iddie Mo who connected with NxtNow for an interview to discuss his debut single/video "It's Chronic", and much more.
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.
