Following the release of their latest single ‘Nice Guys,’ British five-piece Easy Life are serving the masses yet another fine gem, this time a collaboration with London poet and singer Arlo Parks. ‘Sangria’ (Ft. Arlo Parks)’ is out today and comes with an official music video and news of their forthcoming ‘Junk Food’ Mixtape (Interscope Records), out on January 17, 2020 [PRE-ORDER], ahead of their North American headlining Junk Food tour which starts on February 27. ‘Sangria’ unites two of the most exciting acts breaking out of the UK right now in a brooding blend of soulful hip-hop, smooth R&B, and disarmingly confessional pop. Watch the official music video for ‘Sangria’ (Ft. Arlo Parks)’ HERE.…
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Today, marking his highly anticipated return, UK-based, critically lauded superstar J Hus releases his brand-new song, “Must Be.” Get it HERE. “Must Be” sees dynamic duo J Hus and producer JAES reunite to create magic once again. The combination of JAE5’s classic production style along with J Hus’ trademark rap flair and unmatched lyricism, combines together to form another hit to end the year. Earlier this year, after appearing alongside Drake at The O2 Arena in London, J Hus released a GRM Daily “Daily Duppy” freestyle, which has amassed over 7 million views to-date. He followed that with a string of high-profile performances, headlining festivals like Wireless and LOVEBOX, as well as featuring on tracks alongside the likes of Ed Sheeran, Young Thug, Skepta and Dave.…
Danish experimental R&B duo Phlake unveil another slice of luscious R&B-tinged pop with new single ‘Baby Steps’, out now through forward-thinking label disco:wax. LISTEN HERE ‘Baby Steps’ comes on the tails of last year’s 90’s influenced single ‘Waited All Summer’, a further development of the band’s soulful signature sound created by the other half of the duo Jonathan Elkær- a renowned beat alchemist – which writing credits include Alina Baraz and Khalid collaborative single, ‘Electric’. “It’s is about taking small steps towards big changes. The way to hell is paved with good intentions. And the freeway of dreams can take you for a hell of a ride”, explains the band talking about the…
A year to-the-date from the release of her critically adored debut studio album, mold-breaking Epic Records artist Kodie Shane unleashes her brand-new single “2 Many” today. Get it HERE via Epic Records. Once again, she gleefully breaks barriers between rap and pop by threading together fiery and flirty come-ons with a hashtag-worthy hook, “I can take that many girls to the club when I’m riding in a Porsche. I can take that many girls to the club when I’m riding in a Maybach.” Her voice cruises over airy guitar and a slick beat, with production by Southeast staples Che Rhenosonce and WLPWR, as she confidently declares, “I’m everybody’s one!” This week, Kodie also returns…
Luke Lalonde, acclaimed lead singer of indie-rock mainstays, Born Ruffians released a second single, “Dusty Lime”, today from his upcoming sophomore solo album The Perpetual Optimist, sharing a video via YouTube. The Perpetual Optimist will arrive November 22 via Paper Bag Records/Warp Publishing. Lalonde will perform live next Tuesday, November 12 at Paste Studio Live in Atlanta, 1:30pm EST. Pre-order The Perpetual Optimist here In his time with the Ruffians and over five full-length records, Lalonde has become known as a prolific solo writer in his own right, collaborating with a variety of artists across several genres, including Caribou. In 2012, he released his debut solo effort, Rhythymnals, which found Lalonde exploring a more electronic space, moving…