Left. - "Thank Me Later"
Sydney band Left. have released their new single “Thank Me Later” today. The song is a heartfelt apology for giving up on a relationship.
Rinsed in nostalgic synths,Thank Me Later is an anthemic single with howling vocals delays and an 80’s tinged rhythmic drive.
The electronic pop duo is made up of singer Sarah Corry and guitarist/producer Jono Graham, and they’ve joined forces with producer Cam Parkin to create a powerful, intricate ballad.
Left. work closely with One Day talents Adit Gauchan (Horrorshow) and Spit Syndicate on their projects, with Jono touring with Spit Syndicate currently.
“It’s been almost a year since our last single, but we’ve been busy working on a new EP. With a new member of the team, Cam Parkin, we’ve lifted our game and finessed ideas a lot more at the pro- duction level. We’re really excited for people to hear this song, and the rest of the work we’ve been hibernating over,” says Sarah.
With a couple of releases under their belt,“Thank Me Later” is the first single off their upcoming EP “Stay/Go”, to be released in Spring 2017. The EP is a bit of a ‘Sliding Doors’ concept, exploring the repercussions of making one seemingly small decision.
Left. have clocked up over a million plays of their catalogue on Spotify, with standout “No Way” re- ceiving 400,000 plays and enjoying viral success on the AU Viral 50 playlist when released. Last year they were Triple J Unearthed Feature Artist in June and were played across Triple J and Unearthed as well as local radio RRR and FBi.
Jthurston - "Where I'm From" (feat. Gully and Paidro Classic)
Jared Thurston, or Jthurston is an established artist out of the Bay Area. Hailing specifically from the 82nd block of East Oakland, Jthurston brings a unique approach to Bay-style rap. Over generally dark, yet energetic production, J uses his adaptive flow to deliver messages of team dedication, city love, and all around bragging. With a sound reminiscent of a Drake/J.cole/Kanye hybrid, Jthurston is known to switch from all around lyrical rapping to a more harmonizing style. The front runner for Oakland's local music collective NFK (NewFound Kingdom), J has an energy that is impossible to ignore, a fact made evident by his high voltage live performances. J's Music is available through every media outlet such as iTunes, Spotify, and Pandora Radio. On August 25, 2016 Jthurston released his project "Pyramids", which was later placed on the Editor's Pick list on the CD Baby website. His Singles "Flexin" and "Autopilot" have earned Jthurston high praise as an artist as well as radio play on several stations. Jthurston's track titled "Honest feat. Flight" earned him a spot on the #V6 mixtape from popular blog site Bayareacompass. Jthurston is the #1 ranked artist on Reverbnation locally in the Oakland area as well as regionally in the Northern California area, and in October of 2016 he was placed on Reverbnation's "Crowd Picks" list as a featured artist. Jthurston's latest album "All I Want is Everything" was released on July 1st, 2017.
Ramuun - "California Dream" (feat. T3RU)
RAMUUN, a musical duo with unique Hip Hop/fusion power from the future, consists of Luna Zaka and Narayan from Zion. Their story unfolds like a super hero graphic novel epic; each step of their life long journey into musical harmonyis laden with sonic synchronistic gems. Renowned music producer/artist Jackson Whalan says. “RAMUUN is the next woman-and-man music duo to be discovered, and it’s going to be massive. Here we have Lithuanian vocalist/composer/writer/pianist Luna Zaka, and the uber-funky Californian producer, MC, and visual artist, Narayan from Zion, currently based in Sonoma County, CA.”
RAMUUN is currently putting the finishing touches on Verbal Hypnosis, their first video and album. After over a year and a half in the studio with more than 20 songs in the making, they have created a very unique and definitive style both in music and branding. Their new 12 song album is paradigm shifting. Producer/artist Whalen goes on to say, “Sonically, just imagine if Die Antwoord was from California and was stirred into a cauldron with Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Norah Jones, with seasonings of a unique stand-out rap-voice, as recognizable as Cypress Hill, The Beastie Boys, or other such legends whose voices can be clearly distinguished. And yet, these references do no justice in describing how RAMUUN actually sounds. You just have to listen. It’s like what you might hear on another planet.”
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RAMUUN - “California Dream (Feat. T3RU)”
Release Date: May 12th, 2017
Private Link: https://soundcloud.com/ramuun/california-dream/s-QELfY
The “American Dream” Didn’t Pan Out? Try “California Dream (Feat. T3RU)”:
RAMUUN Emerges Strong with a Bouncy West Coast Anthem for Your Summer
RAMUUN is the next woman-and-man music duo to be discovered, and it’s going to be massive. Here we have Lithuanian vocalist and musician Luna Zaka, and the uber-funky Californian producer, mc, and visual artist, Narayan from Zion, currently based in Sonoma County, CA. More than a collaboration, the connection is a union of love. Sonically, just imagine if Die Antwoord was from California and was stirred into a cauldron with Erykah Badu, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Norah Jones, with seasonings of a unique stand-out rap-voice, as recognizable as Cypress Hill, The Beastie Boys, or other such legends whose voices can be clearly distinguished. And yet, these references do no justice in describing how RAMUUN actually sounds. It’s like what you might hear on another planet. Somehow those futuristic frequencies were able to be transported down to Earth, and translated into a Hip-Hop/Fusion with electronic and bass music for people to comprehend. There is a depth of ideas for the mind and an equal amount feelings for the body. There is an overall “vibe” to their sound, with all the moving parts creating a larger feeling, adding up to an unmistakeable brand with potential to grow. Having already dropped their first single, the profound and perhaps tear-jerking“Tibetan Flags” , there is a momentum building for their project as we move into the summer. RAMUUN will release their debut album Verbal Hypnosis in July (2017), with multiple singles and a music video leading up to the full album release.
“California Dream (Feat. T3RU)” is, no doubt, the cannabis anthem of the zeitgeist. The song is ready to make history on music festival sound systems up and down the gold coast, or perhaps through the airwaves on the radio that sits at the trim-table at your buddy’s grow spot in Humboldt County. 808-driven, even a bit weird and ominous, with a charming flute one-shot, and odd syncopations of beat-box, the production is a danceable canvas for Luna Zaka’s freaky-wild singing. As Narayan and his 19 year old “spirit son” T3RU drop relentless rhymes about positive West Coast living, the listener's’ imagination gets rolled up and lit. It’s all in there: the traveling, the diverse landscapes, the natural beauty, the prosperity, the spirituality, the “trim scene”, going back to the nugs, the modern day gold rush in California. The hook is about the togetherness and celebration of a culture that is a summation all these things. “Everybody came to live…”, likening the pilgrimage of to CA to that of the 19th century immigration into America.
As the seeds sprout, and the plants begin to grow, take a moment to peep the psychedelically ceremonial Bonnie and Clyde that is RAMUUN!
Stay in touch with RAMUUN:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ramuun
Website: http://www.ramuun.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Ramuun-314108989007310/
Instagram: @ramuunmusic
Twitter: @ramuunmusic
Brooks Brown - "No Service" (feat. Truitt)
Brooks Brown
- #19 on Spotify US Viral 50 with "AM (feat. Matt Kali)"
- Featured on Sia / Kiesza's "Hooked On Electronics" playlist
- Shared the stage with Galantis, Walk The Moon, Gazzo, and more
Truitt
- Featured on H&M + Zara's in-store playlists
- 1m aggregate Spotify streams to date
BentleyHendrixx - "I Remember"
Classic hip hop style track where artist/producer BentleyHendrixx recalls some of his memories of past events and situations. Jazzy boom bap vibe with all original production.
Zalon - "Erica"
Zalon, the main backing artist and collaborator with Amy Winehouse just has released his Album and first single 'Erica' - to a sold out gig in London. Erica is about a woman who is untrustworthy whose giving Zalon the run around but she should just be true and honest with herself.
Jimmy Javier - "Grow Up"
Here is a new song from San Jose,CA born, San Diego residing emcee/producer Jimmy Javier titled 'Grow Up'. Description below.
'Grow up' according to Miriam Webster's definition is 'to grow toward or arrive at full stature or physical or mental maturity' or 'to begin to exist and develop as time passes'. And according to Jimmy Javier, the Bay Area native's latest release encompasses all of the above. Maturing as a man, as an artist, and growing upward in LIFE.
Switching up from his typical "boom bap" production, Jimmy still finds his way to flip a vocal sample but giving it a new bounce. Over hard hitting 808 drums Jimmy flexes clever lyricism referencing everything from Madden, WWE, basketball, and the "president" of the US, Donald Trump into his rhymes.
'Grow Up' gives you the summertime in Southern California vibe and with a dope beat and dope rhymes to match, something for you to enjoy. Because in the end all everybody wants to do is grow UP.
Memoir - "Like A Love Song"
Memoir is a “powerhouse” songwriting team, comprised of lead singer and lyricist Dena Deadly, music producer, Zed Kelley. The crew could not come from more diametric backgrounds (Zed, growing up in Anchorage, AK, Dena, in Hollywood, CA, and Remy, in the bay area), but somehow this musical pairing makes perfect sense. After meeting in a recording studio, in Hollywood, Zed & Dena were married and began writing & composing music for their own production and publishing company, “Deadly Love Music”. Dena's brother, Remy, joined the team about 4 years back and they formed Memoir. Through their collaborations on many hits songs for artists, such as Cee-Lo Greene, Will-I-AM, Groove Armada, Nick Jonas, Jack Splash, Angie Stone, Esthero, Scott Storch, Warren G, Method Man & Pitbull, to name a few, hit-makers, Dena and Zed, soon realized their powerful potential in joining forces.
Upon contributing their multi talents to illustrious vocal and hip-hop stars, they began writing songs and composing music for television and feature films, including "Bad Moms," "Empire," "The Lying Game," “The Fosters,” "Make it or Break it," "Shake it Up,” "The Good Fight,", "Failure to Launch," "Warrior," "Playing for Keeps" and the theme song for “Vanderpump Rules" and "Summer House.” Memoir offers a kaleidoscope of musical influences ranging from soul, funk, rock, and hip-hop, to blues, and even drawing from the heart-wrenching, bittersweet beauty of old spirituals.
Memoir’s first full length album, "Fire In Me," was released in the spring of 2014 and has been featured in dozens of online music blogs. Many songs from the album have been and continue to be featured in several TV shows and played all over college radio. Most notably, KCRW featured their first single, "Los Angeles" in their “Top Tune Of The Day” segment. Memoir has been #1 across several college markets and their single "Los Angeles", rose to the top of Hype Machine, and has over 100,000 plays on soundcloud. Their tour for the album took them all the way across the country and back and landed them performances at both SXSW and CMJ.
That record was followed up with an EP, dubbed "Electric Soul." Shortly after releasing this EP, they were invited to play live on Andy Cohen's show, "Watch What Happens Live," where they performed their Vanderpump Rules theme song, "Raise Your Glass."
Memoir's newest release, "Manifesto," includes "Castles In The Sky" (a warning letter to the "1%ers") , "#SayHerName" (a song written for Wakiesha Wilson, after she was murdered by the LAPD, March 27th, 2016), and "We Make Music". The record that will follow, is set to release in the summer of 2017.
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#LAOnLockExclusive: Spiffie Luciano - Better Dayz Comin [Album]
Spiffie Luciano released his new album "Better Dayz Comin" July 14th, 2017. For the past few months he's been heavily pushing the hashtag #BetterDayzComin & informing fans that a new project is coming soon. Then the hype began to build.
If you keep up with Spiffie on social media you should know that he's always with up & coming celebrities; Even more recently Bay Area artist Mozzy has been staying connected showing love whenever he's in Los Angeles.
Not too long after this instagram post, Mozzy posted a screenshot to pre-order Spiffie's new album with a 'Mozzy Records Presents' stamp on the artwork.
To confirm the rumors, Spiffie then made this post:
Support Spiffie Luciano & Stream this new album on Spotify or purchase on iTunes!
Sham1016 - "Extras" (feat. Hugh Augustine)
You'd be more hard-pressed to find an artist with more charisma and raw talent than Sham1016 . "Extras" is the latest single from his upcoming project "VRTGO". It also features Hugh Augustine . Sham's music has all of the essentials of classic west coast vibes that he layers with a multi-faceted flows and innovative sounds. Without a doubt, he's got star quality and has the musical talent to back it up.
"Extras" is produced by Corey G. and Nabeyin . Released by Leisure Goods 2017.
J.W.J. - "Runnin'"
J.W.J.'s debut single "Runnin'" is a groovy, soulful track that reminds of Frank Ocean, Miguel, and Justin Timberlake. After performing on FLANCH's standout song "pretty girl" in 2016, it's finally time for LA-based Jeremy Jones (aka J.W.J.) to take a step into the spotlight as a deft producer and powerful vocalist.
Peedi Crakk - "Good Life"
4th Disciple, platinum producer from the Wu-Tang Clan family and former Roc-A-Fella artist, PEEDI CRAKK collaborate on the hot new single, "Good Life" (on Global Sounds Records/E1). This release has been anticipated since February 2016 when 4th Disciple announced the two were planning to record together, in an exclusive interview with SOHH.com. The "Good Life" is definitely a summer anthem for 2017.
sneakguapo - "Memories"
Sneakguapo is a West Seattle native who started rapping in 2013 making music in the area with collectives Moor Gang and Thraxxhouse alongside Seattle artists Jarv Dee, Nacho Picasso , and Mackned
GuapSeason will be his 4th studio album mixed and mastered completely by Jay Battle, which features standout producers Eric G , OhZone Beats , and DJ BassKids.
A story of Sneakguapo’s trails and tribulations
growing up in a violent environment without a father figure in his life, that was no excuse for him. Dedicating himself to bettering his environment and through his music hoping to teach the youth to be better and follow their dreams.
This album came about because he was tired of performing with the same results, GuapSeason is when you know you can do much better and decide to take full action.
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