Stream BENEE's 6-track EP 'FIRE ON MARZZ' (because it's really good and you'll like it)

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We took our time to review BENEE’s ‘FIRE ON MARZZ’ for a couple of reasons. But in all honesty, when it comes down to it (and this is no bullshit), it deserves your full attention. For us, we fell in love with ‘Evil Spider’ back in May and featured it on our site. So when news broke out surrounding the EP release, expectations coming into it were already high because we knew this was something special.

But what could we possibly say without sounding cliche or boring? The project itself is far from dull, in fact, it’s everything we could hope for when discovering a new artist. There’s an excitement that rushes through your mind as one song ends and a new one begins. Building off and complimenting one another like a perfectly choreographed dance—all while maintaining the highest form of originality and flair.

This is the kind of project that will inspire artists (in more ways than one) for years to come; because on a crowded stage, BENEE stands out amongst the noise. From her lyrics, to her outstanding performance, BENEE’s vision and talent demands your attention with fierceness and class.. All together, from the polished production, beautiful mixing, and her incredibly diverse writing style, ‘FIRE ON MARZZ’ will remain a personal favorite of ours for YEARS, some say even through the ‘Afterlife’.

Needless to say (but we’ll say it anyway), BENEE is a rising star. From her personality, her sound, and her vision, there’s not enough of her to go around… and we could definitely use it (no pressure). Don’t forget to connect with BENEE online to stay up to date on any upcoming tour dates or shows and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“When it came to coming up with a name for my EP, what first came to mind was wanting a phrase that was a big old explosion, because that’s kinda what the EP feels like to me. I came up with the name FIRE ON MARZZ and thought it did the best job at not really relating to any song in the EP. I didn’t think there was a phrase that could sum them all up.” — BENEE

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Have you watched boy pablo & Jimi Somewhere's music video for 'Never Cared' yet?

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boy pablo and Jimi Somewhere released a music video for their new collaboration titled ‘Never Cared’. Released last Friday, the new song is a fusion between Bedroom Pop and Indie/Alternative and is the product of DIY culture. It’s catchy, it’s unique, and it demands your attention from the start to finish.

This is without a doubt one of our favorite releases from the two artist’s and we can only hope for future collaborations down the road. But until then, don’t forget to connect with the artists online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Dreamsuite releases beautiful new track 'Can't Let Go', stream it here!

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

Dreamsuite released a beautiful new track last week, and upon hearing it for the first time, we knew it was something special. Titled ‘Can’t Let Go’, the new electronic-pop record gives us a small taste of Dreamsuite’s impeccable writing style. It’s catchy, it’s fun, but more importantly, it stands out.

Dreamsuite’s latest is without a doubt one of our favorite releases this month and things are looking pretty promising for the 21-year-old artist from here on out. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“My goal is to channel in all my aspects of creativity, both visually and audibly, into the music I release. I do all my art and creative directing myself, and thats something that I truly love alongside my music. I just want to share my art with the world, and be as genuine and honest with it possible.” — Dreamsuite

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Stream CHEC's brand new single 'Fly' now!

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Indie-electronic duo CHEC released their brand new single over the weekend, and if you have yet to check it out, you’re in for a real treat. We love the simplicity surrounding the instrumental track, it’s easy to follow along with but unique enough to stand out. It’s fun, it’s catchy, and the lyrics are written incredibly well.

‘Fly’ is the perfect song for your summer activities. With it’s care-free attitude and upbeat energy, you’ll be doing a disservice to you and your friends by not playing it all weekend. Don’t make that make mistake.

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Sam Setton is a 'Nice Kid', stream his catchy new single now

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Sam Setton is back with a catchy new single titled ‘Nice Kid’. One of his best songs yet, the new single falls more on the upbeat side of Sam’s discography. It’s fun, it’s energetic, of course, it’s packed with Sam’s irresistible charm. As a songwriter, Sam’s music is spreading like fire and if you have yet to hear any of his work, you’re in for a real treat.

Recently signing to Paradigm Talent Agency, Sam has stepped out as an impressive live act. With all of the characteristics as a rising star, we have more than enough to be excited about when it comes to his career.

Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

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Stream NASAYA x MARO's new single 'MIDNIGHT PURPLE'

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NASAYA is back with a fresh new single with collaborator MARO. Titled ‘MIDNIGHT PURPLE’, the new track blends soft vocals, electric guitar melodies, and pulls together a variety of electronic influences throughout the song—each with their own unique purpose and feel.

‘MIDNIGHT PURPLE’ is a record you’ll fall in love with on the first listen. It’s easy to listen to, it’s unique, and overall, it just makes you feel good. NASAYA brings a certain energy to his music that will keep you coming back for more, we promise.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST’S HAVE TO SAY:

NASAYA explains: “MIDNIGHT PURPLE is meant to describe a new feeling, corresponding to whatever each listener wants to related it to. We intentionally made the lyrics pretty vague and open to interpretation to emphasize the feeling of introspection & change.”

MARO adds: "This is the first of many exciting projects to come from my collaboration with NASAYA. Working with him has brought out so many aspects of my creativity and I am beyond thrilled to finally share a little piece of the musical world that we’ve created together".

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We love this new single from SATICA, stream 'Check$' now!

WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY:

We love this new single from Los Angeles based artist SATICA. Everything from the songwriting to the artist’s personality, SATICA writes songs from the heart and adds a magical touch that truly demands your attention.

Throughout the song, SATICA expresses the love she has for her family and touches on the frustrations of wanting to give them everything the world has to offer. A feeling that we all can relate to when it comes to the people we love and care about the most.

In conclusion, ‘Check$’ is an honest reflection of SATICA’s fantastic songwriting abilities and possesses a promising sound that you’ll fall in love with every time you listen. Don’t forget to connect with SATICA online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

📸: Alex Oh

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

"Check$ is dedication to my mother. As the daughter of two Khmer Rouge genocide survivors, I have watched my parents sacrifice their own well being to make sure I had a fair chance at a better life in America. Struggling with severe PTSD and mental illness from the atrocities my parents experienced, I wrote this song the same day my mother was omitted to the hospital during the summer of 2016. As a child of a refugee, this has been a constant battle growing up. That day, I had two options; stay home and weep, or write about it.  So I decided to express my gratitude and also part guilt for choosing this unconventional life as a singer songwriter. If i could give the whole world to my family, I would. But for now, all I have is my love.” - SATICA

📸: Alex Oh

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Have you listened to SHY Martin's latest yet? Stream 'Same Old' now!

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The talented and incredible SHY Martin is back with a brand new single titled ‘Same Old’. The electro-pop record highlights all of the things we’ve come to love about SHY Martin while pushing new sounds that combine elements of dance, pop, and electro.

Like the majority of her fans, we’ve come to appreciate SHY’s writing style for the lyrical depth and creativity. Her latest is no different. ‘Same Old’ is relatable, it’s expressive, and of course, catchy enough that you’ll be singing and humming along in no time.

Is it too much to say SHY Martin has yet to make a bad song? Either way, don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date on any upcoming shows and enjoy!

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We love this music video for Sleepy Soul's 'Still Can't Dance', watch it here!

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We’re in love with Sleepy Soul’s music video for ‘Still Can’t Dance’. The new single, which features a creative texture and soundscape utilizes influences from the sounds of lo-fi, hip-hop, and electro-pop. It’s easy to kick back and relax to, but it also makes you want to get up and dance. The glitchy elements keep things interesting and the vocal production is infectiously catchy. It’s just one of those songs that you find yourself going back to over and over again.

Don’t forget to connect with Sleepy Soul online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases and enjoy!

A WORD FROM SLEEPY SOUL:

I’ve always wanted to write a dance song. I love the way the singer paints an image of the idyllic night between two impassioned dancers: the heat, the lights, the finesse, the exactness and cool smolder of every move.

In the lyrics, I paint the ideal scene of a couple’s locked eyes from across the hazy yet electrified dance floor (a lot of which is drawn from my favorite Earth Wind and Fire/Michael Jackson/Bee Gees lyrics). The counterpart makes their way through the crowded dance floor, only to find that the narrator (definitely me, I won’t speak for Nick), cannot dance whatsoever - the proof is in the music video.

Anyway, the message behind the song is that you don’t have to be able to dance well, just go out in confidence and enjoy yourself. And, at the end of the day, that’s all that truly matters.

A WORD FROM THE DIRECTOR (DUSTIN CARTER):

While listening to Sleepy Soul’s, “Still Can’t Dance”, I found myself connecting with the idea of facing obstacles. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t get past the idea of someone not being able to dance. I mean, it is right there in the lyrics, so might as well embrace it. But, as I began to shape that idea, it became a matter of deciding whether the obstacles in the way of being able to dance were physical or mental. 

Mike Dalton (D.P. / other half of Stolen Sun) and I put together a shot-list of our must have shots, but also allotted some time to experiment and discover some new shots. We were lucky to have a super talented cast and crew push the vision forward throughout our two days of shooting. 

Collaborating with Sleepy Soul on this video has been such an incredible experience. Their music doesn’t need a video to make it stand out - It standouts all on it’s own - but I’ll definitely take advantage of a great song to make cool video.

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We love this new record from Two Another, stream 'Searching' here

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Start your day off right with Two Another’s latest gem titled ‘Searching’. The indie-laidback atmosphere is a super relaxing treat from start to finish. Everything from the light instrumentation to the groovy bass, ‘Searching’ is a feel-good type of sound that’ll surely have you tapping your foot and singing along in no time.

Kick back, relax, and let Two Another’s infectiously catchy style take over. Don’t forget to connect with the duo online to stay up to date on any upcoming shows and enjoy!

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New Y2K and bbno$ slaps, stream 'Lalala' now

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‘Lalala’ is the lead single from Y2K’s upcoming debut project titled ‘Dream Eater’. Currently, we don’t have a release date on the project but we’ll update you once we learn more.

The new track, which features rapper bbno$, is a hip-hop collaborative masterpiece. It’s creative, it’s fresh, and the chemistry between these too are unmatched. Lucky for us, the two artist’s have an entire collaborative project set for release following Y2K’s ‘Dream Eater’.

Looks like we have a lot to look forward to this summer so don’t forget to subscribe to Y2K and bbno$ online to stay up to date on any upcoming releases or shows and enjoy!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Olive B releases debut album 'With or Without You' [R&B/Pop]

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Titled ‘With or Without You, the new album from Olive B features a total of 8 new songs. Influenced by the sounds of R&B and Pop, ‘With or Without You’ is produced exceptionally well—you can thank Bobby Love for that.

On our first listen, we were instantly hooked by Olive’s writing style and charm. The lyrics are beautifully written and the energy behind her performance radiates a positive and demanding energy. Whether it’s dance, pop, or R&B… Olive B infuses magic into everything she touches and will keep you coming back for more.

On our second listen, the details of the production started to come out and we were able to drift off to the many melodies and production elements present throughout the album. From reverb-drenched guitars, to luscious soundscapes, to punchy kicks and dark undertones… it’s a diverse project that can be enjoyed from start to finish and features a timeless experience you’ll enjoy for years to come.

On our third, fourth, and fifth listen… (I think you get the point).

In conclusion, ‘With or Without You’ is a 10/10 album and it exceeded all of our expectations. We recommend listening through the album from start to finish to get the full effect, but don’t worry, it’ll be the best 24 minutes you’ll spend all week.

Don’t forget to connect with Olive B online to stay up to date on any upcoming shows and enjoy!

WHAT THE ARTIST HAS TO SAY:

“The listener is taken on a journey through the stages of a relationship from beginning to end of the album. The first half is upbeat, fun and playful, and encapsulates being in love and getting to know someone intimately. Midway through the album, there is a shift in tone that represents the uncertainty of the future you have with that person. Towards the end is realizing it won’t last, the process of letting go, and saying goodbye for now. — Olive B

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