Hop Along’s Frances Quinlan has made a name for herself as one of the most prominent songwriters with one of the most distinct and inimitable voices in the indie rock space over the past decade. Today the Philadelphia-based musician announces her stunning solo album Likewise. While Hop Along began as Quinlan’s solo project (originally titled Hop Along, Queen Ansleis), Likewise is Quinlan’s debut under her own name. Recorded with bandmate Joe Reinhart at The Headroom, Likewise sees Quinlan tap into new sounds. “Working with Joe on this made me able to better see that the guitar is just one vehicle……
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London-based singer-songwriter Imogen Mahdavi is poised to announce a brand new track with the arrival of ‘Rock The Boat’ this October. A pop artist like no other, Imogen masterfully weaves soulful 60s inspired pop with modern concepts, penning songs that are equal parts confessional, cinematic and pensive. LISTEN TO “ROCK THE BOAT” ‘Rock The Boat’ sees her ghostly vocals laid over a beautiful piano piece as the song fades into a masterful trap beat. She says: “After focusing so much on romantic love, this was the first song I wrote about a family member. We’ve finally reconciled after many years…
Nick Murphy has just released his Dangerous EP, featuring 4-versions of one of his acclaimed second album Run Fast Sleep Naked’s key singles. The track was praised by Time Magazine as being “multi-layered and experimental, but maintains an acoustic heartbeat and a measured, reflective tone.” The EP features remixes from frequent collaborators Cleopold and Marcus Marr, as well as the track’s demo. Stream or purchase the EP via Downtown / Future Classic / Opulent HERE Murphy also recently released the performance video “Dangerous (Live from Orchard Street),” filmed on his Lower East Side balcony in New York City. Watch the…
Kanye West has announced the release of his ninth solo studio album—JESUS IS KING—to coincide with the global release of his IMAX film of the same name on Friday, October 25th. Kanye will premiere both the album and the film on Wednesday, October 23rd at a special listening and screening at the Forum in Los Angeles. JESUS IS KING follows 2018’s ye – Kanye’s eight consecutive #1 album – which tied the record for most consecutive #1 albums in chart history. Tickets for the JESUS IS KING ALBUM & FILM EXPERIENCE will be free to the public on a first come, first served basis on Wednesday morning at 10am PDT via Ticketmaster. Fans can secure first access to tickets with…
Janet Devlin’s stunning new single “Saint Of The Sinners” (out November 1, 2019 via OK Good! Records), rides the waves made by September’s “Confessional,” a track that announced her return to the industry to retake her crown as the queen of quirky folk-pop. Written with song-writing team Alkemi, and producer Jonathan Quarmby (Lewis Capaldi, Tom Walker) in the winter of 2016 when Janet was 21, “Saint Of The Sinners” is an expression of marching melancholy, revealing a past full of hurt, regret and the damaging and destructive perils of depression. She employs a soaring violin line to represent the mournful mood of the lyrics, interwoven with a low whistle;…