MUSIC FEATURES
Interview: Daigo Kusunoki, Founder/CEO of SOUNDRAW
NxtNow Music had the opportunity to connect with SOUNDRAW Founder/CEO Daigo Kusunoki for an in-depth interview to discuss the AI beat generator platform’s creation, how their “Ride The Wave” song collaboration with French Montana came about, and much more.
Stela Cole Shares Her Cinematic New Clip for “Blood Orange Wine”
Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Stela Cole has just released the cinematic music video for her single "Blood Orange Wine", the last of the trilogy, and is an upbeat indie pop bop.
The Dirty Nil Unveil Their New Single "Am I The Menace?"
Ontario JUNO Award-winning rock trio The Dirty Nil are sharing "Am I The Menace?," a new cut taken from their deluxe edition of “Free Rein to Passions” (2023), set for release on April 4th, 2024 via Dine Alone Records.
Splice Empowers Musicians to Create Anywhere, Anytime With New Mobile Experience
Music creation platform Splice has released a new mobile experience that combines its powerful AI-based Create technology with the industry-leading catalog of samples.
Interview: REPTIEL
NxtNow Music had the opportunity to connect with San Francisco based progressive rock band REPTIEL for an exclusive interview to discuss their brand new album “Down Below World”, and much more.
LA Based Pop Artist Stewart Taylor Drops “Nightmares” Clip
Director Benjamin Farren’s clip for “Nightmares” begins with a flash of lightning in a stormy sky and concludes with a shot of the star’s notebook. He’s scrawled these lyrics on lined paper to calm himself down and get him through nights spent alone, far from the object of his affection.
Love Crushed Velvet Unleash the AI Visual for “Blind Emotions”
Directed by digital artist and director Alena Savchenko, the video for “Blind Emotions” utilizes AI technology to generate even more surreal and uncanny visuals to complement the lucidity of the song’s lyrics.
Carolee Rainey Unveils the Clip for Her Single “Hard Times in the Heart”
Filmed in the overcast sky of the East Coast shores, Carolee immerses herself in the atmosphere of individuality while reflecting on love. The video brings us through the duration of a relationship; a man and woman clearly involved with each other and in love.
May Fall Shares His Music Video for “Sleep”
To amplify the themes of “Sleep,” video director Thanos Kallianiotis needed a dream-drenched location, and he’s found one in Thessaloniki, the ages-old Greek city on the northern shores of the Aegean Sea. Kallianiotis’s lens finds May Fall in the shadow-shrouded rooms of a centuries-old house.
Indie Pop Singer-Songwriter NYA Shares Her “Selfish Reason” Video
Immerse yourself in NYA’S unparalleled artistry through the “Selfish Reason” music video—a masterful showcase of her prolific talents. This top-notch performance highlights her exceptional vocal range and the mesmerizing synergy of her musical ensemble.
APROPOS Drops His “Heartbreak” Music Video
Produced alongside Jake Bass, connecting through the universal feeling of love and loss led to the song and video proving to be a breaking point for their careers and their partnership. APROPOS exemplifies the sensation of love through his masterful visual telling of “Heartbreak.”
Justice Drop “One Night/All Night”, Featuring Tame Impala
Anton Tammi’s graphic, gorgeous, and wonderfully unsettling video for “One Night/All Night” takes music video viewers to a place we rarely see: the inside of a human body. Through some of the most spectacular CGI effects viewers will see this year…
Spider Cherry Shares His Visual for “Little Bit Shy”
He’s not weeping in the clip for “Little Bit Shy,” but he is an infant: an overgrown, bipedal, kitchen-wrecking, and determined to indulge his desires in the most spectacular manner possible. Spider Cherry is a bundle of impulses, interrupting dates, splashing in the bath, and leaving his mother aghast.
Stylz Milleon Drops His New Single/Video "Good 2 Yuh"
The music video for “Good 2 Yuh” is a testament to Stylz Milleon’s commitment to breaking stereotypes. This track offers a setting in a musical landscape filled with female-centric narratives, urging men to embrace their masculinity without objectification
Ron Brunk Unveils New Clips for “Be Somebody” and “Nothing”
Rock/Folk singer-songwriter Ron Brunk recently unveiled the music videos for his songs, “Be Somebody” and “Nothing”. Watch both great clips now.
Atlanta Trio MAKO Girls Share “AIN’T THINKING BOUT YOU”
In the video for “AIN'T THINKIN BOUT YOU,” the MAKO Girls’s latest single, the young sisters and director Kiki Ely shoot the works with four minutes of athletic, kinetic, immensely rewatchable dancing. They’ve gone back to the Girls’ old high school to make the video, and they’re dancing like they’ve just heard the recess bell.
20 Essential Tools for Success in the Music Industry
Gone are the days of relying solely on traditional recording studios and limited distribution channels. Today's artists and producers need to be armed with a digital arsenal of tools to not only create great music but also navigate the ever-evolving landscape of establishing a fanbase and building a sustainable career in the music industry.
Wili Solo Drops His Debut Album “As Far As We Know The Sky Is Blue”
Copenhagen-based alternative R&B-talent Wili Solo bends the truth on his debut album, 'As Far As We Know The Sky Is Blue'. The 11 tracks embody a confident vulnerability necessary for the artist to come to an acceptance of the concept of self-love.
Toronto Artist/Producer elijah woods Unveils “losing a friend”
Toronto-based multi-platinum artist and producer elijah woods shares his new single, "losing a friend". Emotionally raw and profoundly introspective, “losing a friend” delves deep into the complexities of human relationships and the tumultuous journey of self-discovery.
BeatConnect Secures $2.25M CAD Round Ahead of Major Relaunch
BeatConnect, the multiplayer DAW that enables real-time musical collaboration, is announcing an investment round of $2.25M CAD led by Sfermion.