London-based singer and songwriter ANDRO returns with a stunning set of visuals for his politically charged single “Lost Cause.” The new single offers a thought-provoking commentary on institutionalized racism in society today. Co-produced with Mathias Boman, “Lost Cause” is enriched with funk-filled basslines and warped synth patterns as ANDRO’s distinctive vocals soar over the complex musical terrain. Sirens wail in the background, gradually making their way to the surface as the alarm bells earmark the threatening proximity of police brutality. “‘Lost Cause’ is an elucidation that our collective work isn’t finished” ANDRO offers. “It was written in a moment of…
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Electro-pop-soul artist, Zach Maxwell’s latest EP Kill the Kingdom is a rallying cry against the Patriarchy and the systemic corruption of our society. A master at blending soulful, electro-pop vibes with unique funk-infused dance music, Maxwell’s four-track body of work delivers pop music with a call to action. The four-track EP carries universal metaphors that act as a call to arms for anyone who is looking to change the future for the better, by confronting issues from the past and tearing down what is currently holding them back, both in their inner world, as well as in the outer world.…
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 10, 2020) – 18-year old pop artist and high school senior, Maleena, today released a heart-wrenching video dedicated to the worldwide class of 2020, who are increasingly seeing their schools closed for the rest of their senior year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The video for “Don’t Forget Me” bounces between scenes of current-day Maleena isolated in her cap and gown and scenes of future Maleena looking through a box of memories from her senior year, including a newspaper documenting the school closures. “It is heartbreaking to know that we, as the Class of 2020, have unexpectedly already…
Written By Kelly Holm Chastising Cupid is hardly a novel idea in popular music, but Irish singer-songwriter Ryan McMullan is putting his own modern spin on this classic trope. After a few years of releasing songs like the confessional “Letting Go for a Little While” and the folksy “Rebellion,” McMullan’s new EP Ruthless Cupid is full of tracks dedicated to putting the mischievous cherub in his place. “Oh honey come back, you never told me your name/I should’ve known it would always end up this way,” he sings on the titular tune, “Ruthless Cupid.” “Oh Cupid, I’m stupid for listening/You’re…
‘Stick Around… Good times just behind the corner’ … Could there be a better musical paean for our times? Nirob Islam returns with a track revealing his trademark style of R&B tinged pop and a huge sense of optimism stemming from his poetic flow and songwriting. Filmed in Bangladesh, the official video for Stick Around is a cornucopia of sound and colour, so much so you can almost smell it. Family gatherings, busy streets and bicycle bells all feature to create a wonderful window into daily life. Growing up as a Bengali Muslim in Sweden, Nirob understands implicitly what it is…