Nia Wyn, a breakthrough talent in the UK soul-crossover scene, has unveiled her new single ‘10 Seconds’. The track imbues influences from different worlds, taking a vintage soul-R&B sound and giving it a fresh modern twist. ’10 Seconds’ sees Nia grappling perilously and pleasurably with a moment of sexual tension. With her equally smooth and rough vocals turning the song into a flirtatious dance, it’s hard not to give in. “I wrote 10 seconds about the push and pull of sexual tension between two people, and when it doesn’t feel safe, like you’re constantly on the verge. You’re not sure…
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Luke Lalonde, acclaimed lead singer of indie-rock mainstays, Born Ruffians released his sophomore solo album The Perpetual Optimist today via Paper Bag Records – featured on this week’s NPR Music New Music Friday playlist. Luke will celebrate the LP in the new year, January 9 in Toronto, at The Drake Underground. 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 from his signature New Wave howl to a more…
Today, Capitol Records released Lewis Capaldi’s Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent Extended Edition featuring three new songs. Available here, the release comes on the heels of news that his breakthrough hit “Someone You Loved” has been nominated for a GRAMMY Award in the prestigious Song of the Year category. After topping the U.K. Official Singles chart for a nearly unprecedented seven weeks, the single has held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks, marking the first No. 1 single from a debut U.K. artist on the tally since February 2016. In addition, “Someone You Loved” has topped the U.S. Top 40 Radio chart for four consecutive weeks, spent six weeks at No. 1…
Invite Artwork by Nick Knight On Sunday, November 24th, Kanye West will debut the new opera ‘Nebuchadnezzar’ live at the Hollywood Bowl. The opera, directed by Vanessa Beecroft, will feature the Sunday Service collective, as well as singer Peter Collins and the group Infinity’s Song. Nebuchadnezzar is an original opera, based on the biblical story of the Babylonian King from the Book of Daniel. Set in the 6th century BC, the Book of Daniel recounts Nebuchadnezzar’s transition from wicked, imperious, self-declared ruler to a true believer who finds salvation in his faith. West conceived of this opera as an expression of his commitment to both his faith and ever-expanding musical palette. Nebuchadnezzar brings…
Pop phenom AJ Mitchell has released his new song “Unstoppable” today via Epic Records. Featuring moody instrumentals and R&B-infused melodies, the sleekly-produced track showcases AJ’s rare talent as a singer-songwriter. The song is available now via all digital streaming platforms HERE. With recent acclaim from Billboard, Dujuor, Idolator and more, over 6.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify and recognition as both an MTV PUSH artist and a 2019 Vevo LIFT artist, AJ has been solidified as one of the year’s breakout singer-songwriters. In August, he officially released his Slow Dance EP via Epic Records, which features the smash-hit title track featuring Ava Max. Currently in the Top 40 at US Pop…