The Midnight Hour is the acclaimed 10-piece ensemble lead by the pair behind the unforgettable score for the Netflix series Marvel’s Luke Cage–Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe Called Quest) and Adrian Younge. Today, they share the video for their latest single, “Harmony,” featuring vocals from frequent collaborator Loren Oden. Directed by Younge and filmed at his Linear Labs studio in Los Angeles’ Highland Park neighborhood, he notes “The video represents the spirit of The Midnight Hour: A visceral feeling of expression in those late night moments that is difficult to define, but impossible to deny.” Watch “Harmony” here The Los…
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Chiiild has shared another tack off their forthcoming EP, the irresistible groove of “Darling.” The single was the closer on their recent tour alongside labelmates Emotional Oranges. With a chorus repeating “you are the best of me, darling,” they won over the crowd night after night. Of the song, Chiild says, “If you’ve ever been in love …” “Darling,” along with previously released “Back to Life” ft. Zimbabwean artist, songwriter, poet and activist Shungudzo and “Count Me Out,” is found on the Montreal band’s forthcoming Synthetic Soul EP, out in early 2020 via indie tastemaker collective Avant Garden (THEY., Emotional Oranges, Slenderbodies). Chiiild is a band…
Dubbed as a top six Christian hip hop rapper to know in 2019 by USA Today and the only female recognized in the category—Reach Records recording artist, Wande has had an explosive year! With her unique flow, infectious personality and strong work ethic; The Nigerian born and Texas raised lyricist wowed the team at Reach to become the first woman signed to the roster this past spring. Today, Wande is set to captivate audiences again with the release of her brand new double single,“No Limits”. Produced by Jesse Calentine, “No Limits” features back-to-back tracks: “No Cap” & “No Ceilings.” Diverse in delivery but aligned…
The energetic and eternally hopeful Dayglow (aka Sloan Struble) is releasing the fully realized version of his debut LP Fuzzybrain. This new collection includes the single “Can I Call You Tonight” as well as fresh tracks “Nicknames” and “Listerine.” On his full-length debut the Austin-based artist reveals his rare gift for illuminating emotional pain in a way that not only resonates, but ultimately makes that pain feel lighter. With its bright textures and effervescent melodies, glistening guitar tones and radiant vocals, the album instantly invites a dreamy euphoria, even as it gets incredibly candid about isolation and anxiety and loss. “For as long as I’ve made music,…
Glasgow based band Walt Disco have today shared the video for recently released single ‘Dancing Shoes’. Directed by Dylan Moore, the video also encompasses a remix by rising Glasgow producer/DJ, TAAHLIAH. The band are also currently touring the UK with fellow Glaswegians The Ninth Wave, and will be joining The Joy Formidable for 3 dates at the end of November. WATCH “DANCING SHOES” HERE Within the newly released clip, the main protagonist (portrayed by Walt Disco singer James Potter) is stuck in a loop of temptation, euphoria and madness, as he loses control of himself to three hedonistic apparitions invoked by his desire to escape reality. Poised delicately between the 80’s New Romance sound…