Author: Tracey Dawkins

Owner of NEW LEASE MUSIC blog, which showcases the latest releases from indie and unsigned artists, and NEW LEASE MUSIC PROMOTIONS, which promotes indie/unsigned artists via blogs/magazines, radio, independent and Spotify playlists

Gordon Glamzy Drops His Latest Smooth Joint, ‘Sip Sip’

On the back of tracks, ‘That’s Just Me’ and ‘Touch’, R&B singer GORDON GLAMZY comes through with delightful new single, ‘Sip Sip’, an alluringly sultry pop/R&B anthem which encompassess elements of his music idols such as Doja Cat, Daniel Caesar, Kali Uchis, and Troye Sivan.

Labelling himself a “melting pot of so many different things” as he loves to experiment with his style, the California native grew up listening to R&B, jazz, disco and Latin music. He has amassed a social media following of over 20,000 over his pages by being a performer and entertainer, creating content about his life, makeup career, and music.

His fans considers him a newcomer that’s a triple-threat to the music industry – what do you think? Well have a listen to Gordon’s ‘Sip Sip’ below, which was released last Friday (26th August), and judge for yourself…

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Song of the Day: Friendly Song – Love, Ulysses

Following single ‘Sheesh,’ newest member of Insubordinate Records LOVE, ULYSSES is back again- this time with friends. On the ironically-titled ‘Friendly Song,’ LU enlists underground hip-hop stalwarts Alaska (Hangar 18, Def Jux) and Zilla Rocca (Wrecking Crew, Career Crooks) on another Jason Griff-produced heat-seeking missile. ‘Friendly Song’ is a high-octane fist to the face of your enemies and a few hundred extra shots of espresso in your morning coffee all rolled into one. Hard-hitting 808 drums set the tone for LU, Alaska and Zilla to attack anyone from Fred Durst stans to Twitter warriors.

Prior to joining the team at Insubordinate, LU has released a significant amount of music in his own right. He released 10 separate 2-pack EPs and has been featured on songs with OK Nice, Alaska (of Atoms Fam) and more.

‘Friendly Song’ is the second of four Jason Griff-produced singles that will be released over the next month from LU while building towards his debut LP Son this fall.

‘Friendly Song’ is available at insubordinaterecords.com now and also available on various streaming platforms. Check it out below…

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Watch Diamond D’s Video For Latest Track ‘Live My Life’ Featuring Ashtin Marin

Following the release of his reflective new album The Rear View, Grammy-winning Hip-Hop legend DIAMOND D shares the official music video for the project’s celebratory standout ‘Live My Life’. Released yesterday (30th August) via YouTube, the Varras Tower-directed video plays out over sunny scenes of palm trees, beaches, and bikinis, which compliment the song’s warm production by Focus… and hook sung by Ashtin Martin.

“This song is about living in the present and celebrating the good life. It was written post pandemic when everything was shut down and morale as a whole was down globally. Rising out of that whole ordeal was the premise of this song. We should all live our lives to the fullest.” – Diamond D

Watch Diamond D’s single ‘Live My Life below…

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Song of the Day: Acapulco – The Sometimes Island

THE SOMETIMES ISLAND are a synth-forward pop band based in Los Angeles and Albuquerque. The exciting and highly visual live band is comprised of charismatic frontman Matt Blankenship Jr and anchored by drummer Nick Lopiano.

Their single, ‘Acapulco’ explores the excitement of beginning a new chapter of life, yet the contrasting sentiment that comes with it. Blankenship Jr states, “I wrote the song Acapulco to capture that listless ennui I was trapped under in Los Angeles, framing it with a fantasy of an ignored lover reaching their breaking point, leaving and abruptly buying a plane ticket.” The narrative almost ironically pairs with a dream-pop backing, harmonic rhythms, John Mayer inspired guitar riff and a truly contagious chemistry.

The accompanying cinematic music video for ‘Acapulco’ mirrors the song’s story, as we witness the demise of a relationship, where one party decides to flee and head for a better, more wholesome life.

Their forms of expression and musical ingenuity make The Sometimes Island ones to watch this year. With their previous EP Beverly & Barbara peaking at #2 internationally on Apple’s Alternative chart, rocketing past even the likes of Billie Eilish, the duo have also amounted over 800,000 monthly listeners, with streaming numbers in the millions. The Sometimes Island are becoming true pioneers of pop as we know it.

Have a peep at the official video below…

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Sy’Defect & J.A.S Drop New Joint ‘Goddamn’ Featuring Lobo Ladidadi

South African artists SY’DEFECT and J.A.S (Just A Star) add a brand new track, ‘Goddamn’ to their ever-evolving collaboration, released last Friday (19th August), across all good music platforms.

The duo call upon rapper/producer Lobo Ladidadi to drop his smooth delivery, which moves at lightning speed, over echoic soundscapes paired with a piercing bass.

‘Goddamn’ is out now. This should start your weekend right…have a listen below…

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