On The Spot News: Tunetables
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MXOM Releases Chic and Powerful New Trap Single ‘Fxmous’
UK-based trap artist MXOM (aka Ugo Nelson) has recently released his incredible new single, ‘Fxmous‘. He has always been greatly inspired by Kanye … More
Rasha Jay Delivers Soulful Meditation on Grief with Her Latest Single ‘Backbone’
Hailing from a small town in Maryland, singer-songwriter Rasha Jay is rapidly building her presence on the international stage. Her latest single, … More
The sound of Grief and gratitude. Rasha Jay’s Spine-Chilling new single “Backbone”.
Rasha Jay Press-Release
At her musical essence, New Jersey singer-songwriter Rasha Jay encapsulates cross-genre soul-rock sentiments, setting her aside from the pack. Rasha Jay is due to release her latest and more emotive single, ‘Backbone’ on May 28th. Written during Feb 2020, just before a year like no other, Rasha describes the inspiration behind the newest single:
“I wrote this song in February 2020, ahead of a tumultuous year that we didn’t expect here in the US or in the world. I wrote it after hearing about my last uncle passing away on January 1st. I came home and went right to my keyboard and just started talking, then singing, then crying…and what came out of that was not just sadness and grief, but gratitude. My aunt passed away 30 days after him. Again, grief with gratitude. I felt honored to know them, to love them. That’s what Backbone is about–the visuals, the feelings, the notion of recognizing you are what you are because of a connection”.
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Steady Rollin brings an accordian to the guitar fight in their upcoming single ‘Donde Te Has Metido?’
Ellen Oakley
Dropping May 24th, Steady Rollin is merging blues-rock and the Spanish language seamlessly in their release ‘Donde Te Has Metido?’ (Where Have You Gone?). This will be the El Salvadoran musicians’ first Spanish language track and promises to leave listeners with an earworm of a tune.
As the song kicks in, the trio instantly commands attention with a soft acoustic guitar that steadily builds into a heavier variation. With metal like pacing driving the track forward but letting each beat hit and resonate, ‘Donde Te Has Metido?’ culminates in a sinfully melodic chorus that is equal parts toe-tapping and impactful. The tone is kept on track narratively with equal parts playful energy and emotional performance, weaving the tale of a love like no other that changes a person’s perspective on life, to only lose it when the things fall apart. Whilst the tonal shift is not drastic, it’s enough to switch from upbeat to a sense of longing seamlessly, showing genuine craftsmanship an..
Action Bronson’s book was a necessary reflection for the rapper
Original Article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/action-bronson-interview-new-book-1159908/
Image: Zachary Mazur/FilmMagic
Albanian foodie and rap fan-favourite Action Bronson has long been renowned for his free-thinking, rebellious attitude. The lovable artist has a certain decor and demeanour in his music and lifestyle which separates him from those in his genre.
Bronson typically takes a not-so-serious, yet ambitious and explorative approach to unique song design, which has garnered him an extremely dedicated fanbase. In recent years, he’s risen in his pop-culture stature, appearing on VICE’s ‘Fuck! That’s Delicious’, which follows Action and his similarly charismatic friends on their journey around different states and countries trying the best comfort food and delectable meals on offer. Thus, the rapper has only grown in fame, with just as many new fans recognising him for his – rather brilliant – food show hosting.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, he d..
Bristol arts project backed by IDLES, Massive Attack and more of city’s biggest creatives
Origina Article: https://crackmagazine.net/2021/04/massive-attack-idles-and-portishead-back-bristol-project-in-support-of-arts-sector/
Photo: Heather McCutcheon
The newly formed Bristol United Guild (BUG) will support the city’s arts sector, and has been endorsed by some of the biggest names in film and music to come from the area.
The likes of Massive Attack, IDLES, and Portishead fly the flag for Bristol’s music scene, and were some of the first to announce their support for the initiative. Whereas pop culture fan favourite Maisie Willaims of Game of Thrones, Oscar-winner Daniel Day-Lewis, and TV stalwart Stephen Merchant were also among the names to sign a statement of support.
Like arts and culture sectors all over the globe, Bristol’s creative industry has been hit hard over COVID-19, which was an overriding factor that brought about the formation of BUG.
Designed to help prevent creative jobs and careers being cut during the pandemic, the initiative will “work collectively..
Watch an animated Foo Fighters escape from Hell in new ‘Chasing Birds’ music video
Original Article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/foo-fighters-chasing-birds-video-1158204/
Foo Fighters have released an all-new cartoon music video for ‘Chasing Birds’, taken from their latest record Medicine at Midnight.
Fans can watch Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and the gang navigate their way through a psychedelic desert, before being swallowed by the depths of hell.
The animated story shows the band going from good trip to bad, with talking cacti and wales leaping through the sand behind them as the cartoon sextet play atop a glorious sunny rock, only to find themselves running away from giant scorpions and a Shining-style tsunami of blood.
Foo Fighters have historically been firm believers in the more the merrier, with stalwart frontman Dave Ghrol always eager to release as much music as possible. The band’s discography now stands at 11 studio and live albums; with ‘Chasing Birds’, Foo Fighters have taken yet another subtle, melodic twist to their archetypal ..
The music world morns the fifth anniversary of Prince’s death
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Legendary multi-instrumentalist, musical and style icon Prince died on this day in 2016, which has called for the music industry and wider advocates of Prince’s stand-out, fearless personality to remember him.
Prince’s flamboyant style and insurmountable talent as a musician propelled him to the top of charts and in front of his musical counterparts, and ensured he was celebrated by fans from many different walks of life.
Over his career the megastar sold over 150 million records worldwide, from his prolific plethora of 39 albums, none more timeless than his 1984 studio album, ‘Purple Rain’, which spent six continuous months atop the Billboard 200, and which provided a soundtrack that transcended generations.
Today marks 5 years since we lost one of the world’s greatest musical and cultural icons, Prince
Which Prince record means the most to you and why? pic.twitter.com/vsAmA2XpDj
— BBC Radio 6 Music (@BBC6Music) April 21, 2021
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The UK Metal Scene comes together to support live music industry jobs made vulnerable due to Covid
Ellen Oakley
Dropping on May 4th, the UK Metal Merger will be gracing the scene with ‘In Solitude’, an empowering track filled with heavy riffs and haunting vocals to show solidarity with all those who have suffered in the live music industry due to the global Covid-19 pandemic.
The collective of eighteen UK metal musicians was the brainchild of music producer and artist Mark Mynett (Kill II This). It combined the talents from various bands across the country: Cradle Of Filth, My Dying Bride, Iced Earth, Winterfylleth, Kill II This, Xentrix, Divine Chaos, Krysthla and Pythia – all of who collaborated remotely within the lockdown restrictions to bring the project to life. The track itself is a testament to the artists’ talent as it encompasses metal as a genre in a way that makes it accessible to everyone whilst retaining the essence of the style. It is immense and projects nothing but passion both for the music and the cause in question.
The cause’s just giving page: https://www.jus..