New Music Video: Exodus – Nick Tabron

North Carolina singer/songwriter NICK TABRON addresses cyberbullying through his heartfelt single. ‘Exodus.’

Released yesterday, the accompanied video tells the touching tale of a young lady who is seriously affected by online bullying; a growing issue that has a huge impact on the lives of young people across the globe.

Always empathetic to other people’s struggles, Nick is selling #BreakTheChain T-shirts and donating proceeds to The Cyber Smile Foundation, as a part of his campaign against cyberbullying. Purchase #BreakTheChain T-shirts here.

For now, check out the video below:

Song of the Day: Flames – Guss

Three-piece blues/rock outfit, GUSS graces the blog’s hotspot with their single, ‘Flames’, taken from their debut EP ‘Cellar Sessions.’

Since their inception in 2017, the Kentucky rockers are rapidly becoming a staple in the indie-rock scene in their hometown and across the Midwest with their irresistible combo of soul music with a real gritty injection of rock ‘n’ roll, bearing the influences of rock heavyweights, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Hootie and the Blowfish.

So I invite you to have a listen the single ‘Flames’…and if you hear any other influences, why not have your say below!

Song of the Day: Rolling – Ratlin (ft. Dun D)

Mozart Estate native RATLIN finishes up 2018 by teaming up with Dun D for latest cut ‘Rolling’, lifted from his currently untitled EP set to drop early 2019.

Released via GRM Daily, RATLIN, Dun D and their squad roll up in Amsterdam and capture their escapade for the visuals. Having been teased to snippets and behind the scenes shots of the video on his Instagram account, ‘Rolling’ has been eagerly anticipated by RATLIN’s fans and the likes of Spotify and Apple Music have heard that call too as the record instantly hit the ‘Best Of the Week’ playlist as well as ‘New Music Friday’ and ‘Rap UK’.

Classed as one of the most relevant and revered figures in the UK rap landscape today, RATLIN is a notable figure across platforms such as BBC 1Xtra, GRM Daily and Trench Magazine. He performed at Wireless Festival last year, sharing the stage with WSTRN and long-time collaborator Fredo, who he also supported on both of his sold-out UK tours this year and has worked with some of the scene’s most exciting artists including Avelino, Sneakbo, Abra Cadabra, Stylo G and Ayo Beatz, as well as veterans such as G FrSH, Lethal Bizzle and Blade Brown.

Warm up for RATLIN’s 2019 arsenal by taking in ‘Rolling’, tipped to be his biggest joints to date.

New Track: Nauseous – Nova Moura

Enigmatic artist NOVA MOURA kicks of the year with brand new single ‘Nauseous’, which continues to explore his emotions in love and love-loss.

Commenting on the new single, Nova explains: “I wrote and recorded this track after reaching a certain point in a relationship where I was mentally and emotionally drained. The song focuses on the failing connection between me and this person, but comes more from a place of indifference and disdain. It’s more a song about my excitement of being done with this person.” 

Produced by Canis Major and Fla. Mingo, ‘Nauseous’ is available on all major streaming/download sites from New Years Day. Check it out below:

New Lease Music’s Top Ten Songs of 2018

10. THE GIFT & THE WOUND – MATTHEW DE VER

https://youtu.be/Lq-VZDNHGdU

9. JUNGLE – MAKK MIKKAEL

https://youtu.be/hbS6GXYqMqA

8. SUNSHINE – CURRIN

7.  XXXTENTACION (RIP) -DIZZY RAMBUNCTIOUS

6. SNUGGLE UP – QUINCY

https://youtu.be/TF5c_LBFEws

5. DAHLIA – BILLOW CLOUD

https://youtu.be/aK-4H_-K7hM

4. DURO DADA – BIMBI PHILIPS

https://youtu.be/CP6lHSpXccc

3. GOODBYE HORSES: TRIBUTE TO Q LAZZARUS – STYLEE

2. DON’T KNOW NOTHING – QUINCY

https://open.spotify.com/album/6H9QswSZXqClldIxcU6dtt?si=ojTox-2hQmeWnweeSa7VLw

1. YOU’RE CRAZY I’M FINE – QUINCY

https://youtu.be/hABYd-Vwy2Q