Formed in 2018, SCOTT Y LOS PELMAZOS is an alternative hip-hop band hailing from Puente Alto and La Florida, Chile. They present themselves as an alternative to traditional hip-hop, drawing from modern influences, unafraid of experimentation and rejecting confinement to a particular style.
The group has released a self-titled compilation of previous records for Analog Machine Records that’s mostly composed of tracks taken from their Scotty Tape 01. It features the somber single ‘Naftalina (2022),’ a track inspired by social claustrophobia and feeling lost in life.
Scotty Tape 01 taught us that we work better when we allow for ideas from all the band members. Everyone came with their own demo, and then the rest of us would add to it, so the project never resolved around one person. We also learned more about how the music business works since we had to release the project on our own. We had no label or media outlets to help us, and had to secure our own distribution. – member Claudio Vasquez.
Brooklyn-based rock outfit EARTHQUAKE LIGHTS barely fits within its self-described alt-rock genre. Orchestral strings litter the dense arrangements, elevating the songs to something more refined and nearly classical feeling. But there’s a distinctive jazz influence to the grooves and harmonic richness that the band is hesitant to compare to jazz, though the comparison is something they contend with regularly. Still, the rock influences are clear, and Earthquake Lights sounds something like Pink Floyd, Radiohead, and Beck.
Their music has garnered millions of streams to date. Their latest album Desert Bloom charted nearly 30 times on the iTunes and Apple music charts, and somewhere along the way they managed to snag a feature on Vulfpeck’s The Joy of Music, the Job of Real Estate. They have also received praise from the likes of Wonderland Magazine, NOTION, The Line of Best Fit, Ones to Watch and Earmilk to name a few.
In an age when mental health is waning, Earthquake Lights gives us a look at the cultural phenomena of social media and how it affects all of us through their latest release ‘Pictures’ featuring Lindsey Lomis. Written allegorically, ‘Pictures’ tells a story of mutually unrequited love. The song loosely examines a personality that reluctantly romanticizes the nostalgia of a past relationship, friendship, acquaintance or fling prolonged by the ever-present role social media plays in our lives.
Rodenhouse explains, “Maybe you only feel connected to that person because of how immediate the internet and pictures have seemed to make them. But seriously what even are these connections you have with other people on the internet? Just because you see a picture of them it doesn’t mean they’re actually important to your life.”
Tinged with a dark and moody undertone, ‘Pictures’ features an enchanting melody, where sultry, velvet vocals collide in perfect harmony. Lomis sings, “Am I just a picture? Do you ever look for me? And I wonder if you saw me, would you tell me you remember my face?” Rodenhouse shares, “The lyrics were inspired essentially by an era that’s defined by pictures and feelings of missing out, or wondering about someone that may be in some memory, possibly just out of reach but still barely relevant. Wondering if they actually care to remember you, or if it’s even worth remembering one another and losing any sleep over.”
Speaking on Lomis, Earthquake Lights share, “She’s an athletic, excellent singer. Her unapologetic focus on her vocal ability really makes her a perfect fit for this tune.” Lomis was featured on Jacob Collier’s latest album on the song “Cinnamon Crush” and is about to embark on a tour with him in April.
Musical duo from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, PRAAAISE NDA POCKET lures us into the immediately infectious deep soulful grooves with single, ‘In His Eyes’ which is out now across various music platforms.
Although it’s so easy to lose yourself to the spine-tinglingly arrangements, ‘In His Eyes’ expresses an important reminder that God looks out for each and every one of us. Whether we make good or bad choices, he doesn’t judge as he forgives us and he provides guidance and bless us on the path we deserve.
‘In His Eyes’ is taken from Praaaise Nda Pocket’s second EP What’s His Name, available now across various music platforms. All songs are written, arranged and produced by the pair themselves.
Praaaise Nda Pocket comprises of husband and wife Pete Phatdaddy Rudd Jr and Adrienne Aje’, whose on the quest to reach as many people as possible through the uplifting message in their music – whether it’s through smooth easy listening vibes or funk-induced instrumentals that will get you up your feet and just praise good music.
Noted for his for his lock it in the pocket style of playing drums, making the most-sampled drummer in hip-hop today, multi-instrumentalist PETE “Phatdaddy” RUDD is also one of the most celebrated and sought after musicians amongst some of the music greats in soul and jazz. He has performed and toured with the likes of Patti Labelle, Kool and the Gang, Chaka Kahn, Miles Davis, George Benson, Natalie Cole, Luther Vandross, Teddy Pendergrass, Pointer Sisters, Barry White, Donna Summers, plus so many others.
After rubbing shoulders with numerous prominent figures in music, Pete has decided to step out into his own lane to create his debut album titled‘New Thing’, released in March 2023. Written, arranged and produced by the man himself, ‘New Thing’ represents the different styles and expressions of music that he has performed throughout his career, which spans over five decades.
Singing from the tender age of three in the church’s youth choir, Adrienne Aje’ Rudd went on to become a background vocalist for many artists, such as Diana Ross, and played keyboard, and percussion with many bands. She also toured in top concert venues throughout the US, Brazil, Canada, and Central America with such celebrities as Billy Paul, Tramaine Hawkins, Jean Carn, and Breakwater. She now performs with Praise and worship teams, choirs, and church plays.
With esteemed music careers behind them, Praaaise Nda Pocket are more than ready to step further into the limelight as independent musicians with ‘In His Eyes’ is available now across various music platforms. Have a listen below…
Following the recent release of their soulful single ‘Try At Me’ back in January, KARMACODA returns with another irresistibly soul piece, ‘Unfolded (Put a Little Love)’ released via Sola Musa Music.
‘Unfolded (Put a Little Love)’ is a sweet and stirring ode to the beautifully charged moment where you can no longer contain your feelings of love for somebody. Sonically, it is tender and moving – sprinklings of delicately soulful keys, lush yet minimal jazz percussion tinged with a hint of trip-hop and romantically cinematic synth strings gently pull the listener into that gooey feeling of smitten goodness. Jessica’s vocals, as usual, soar richly over this tapestry, singing passionately of the joy, power and rapture of new love blossoming.
Jessica shared: “It’s that feel good song with admittance of loving someone and letting them know how you feel. You can’t keep it a secret anymore. You gotta tell them, hoping they will feel the same. Mad crush vibes with a tinge of nervousness, when you finally let the cat out of the bag. Like “are you feeling what I’m feeling?” If so, let’s take this friendship to the next level, and I’m feeling excited so… put a little love in your heart and match me.”
KARMACODA comprises Jessica Ford (vocals), Brett Crockett aka B. (vocals and producer), and Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist Eric Matsuno (bass and unique elements). With an extensive discography and numerous awards, the trio has explored electronica, chill, trip-hop, R&B, rock, and dream pop in their two-decade career. Ever-evading genre constraints, KARMACODA’s evolving sound now blends soulful R&B and jazz lounge, earning comparisons to powerful artists like Adele, Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, and Lana Del Rey. Check out ‘Unfolded (Put a Little Love)’ below…
Brothers Shane and Dean Brown – aka SONZ OF THUNDER UK (SOTUK) – steps into 2024 with an uplifting vibe for the warm months ahead with video for single, ‘Enjoy Life’, available now across various major platforms.
Shot on the heavenly coast of Ghana, the three-minute production features the duo living out the message of the reggaeton-esque cruiser: dust yourself off, put any wrongs to rights…and simply enjoy life to the fullest!
For over a decade, SOTUK have been spreading the words of inspiration across the UK which earned them a steady following in the gospel and mainstream communities as well as receiving continuous support by the likes of Capital Xtra’s Ras Kwame, BBC London, Pluse88 Radio, The Beat 1036, Premiere Gospel plus many more. SOTUK are TTMP gospel award winners and have been nominated for a Premiere Gospel music award.
They’ve also been blessed to perform on the same stages as Papa San, Luciano, Levi Roots, Christopher Martin plus many more great acts. More recently, the duo have been working in Ghana with native producers such as Bizkitbeats and Kbeats for tracks such as ‘Joy To The World’ and ‘Blessings Pon Blessings’, which possess an afrobeat flow. Both tracks have demonstrated that the guys can take on many genres while maintaining their reggae/dancehall signature sound. Stay tuned with SOTUK as they are currently working on new music, with fresh and exciting sounds for 2024.
Suited for injecting extra spice to those blazing summer days, ‘Enjoy Life’ is out now major download/streaming sites, includingAPPLE MUSICandSPOTIFY.
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