Inspired by a harrowing personal experience, REMY NOVA‘s single, ‘Oh Deed (On Gummy Weed)’ – out today (25th July) across all good music platforms – documents the moment when an edible experimentation goes left field – and I mean really left field!
After giving up Xanax to manage anxiety, Remy (aka acclaimed songwriter/composer Jeremy Little), decided to trial some cannabis gummies before a rehearsal with a musical hero in Los Angeles. The euphoric sensation from popping the gummies quickly resulted in a very draaaaawwwwn ooooouuuuut journey home via a Uber ride, which was further exacerbated by several attempts to enter his apartment.
To capture the eventful experience, Remy blended blurry synths with echoic soulful hooks – imagine being in a very small room with Frank Ocean, Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Kravitz and Tame Impala all performing, creating a harmonious discord. Remy penned a touch of existential humour to the sonic soundscape to guide us to the point where reality swirls into surrealism. The track’s hypnotic vibe reflects Remy’s own intentions behind the music. “I would love for the audience to go on a journey with me—deep, deep down into the inner chambers of the mind,” he says. “I want them to feel like they’re flying through the ether untethered by physical laws.”
‘Oh Deed (On Gummy Weed)’ is out today, 25th July, from various music platforms. So why not lose yourself and go on a cosmic trip…
Introducing – or should I say – reintroducing PETER LORD. He’s the founding member of the genre-defying collective The Family Stand who helped shape the sound of generations with genre-defiant classics like ‘Chain’, ‘Moon in Scorpio’, ‘Connected’, and the timeless anthem ‘Ghetto Heaven’.
Now the trailblazing artist makes a powerful return with ‘BOOM,’ the explosive first single from his long-awaited solo album, ‘Songs From The 8th Dimension’, set for release next month, 29th August.
NLM: Hey, thank you for taking part in an interview with NEW LEASE MUSIC. It’s such a pleasure having you here. How is 2025 treating you so far?
PL: 2025 has been excellent. I have reconnected with the musical/sonic side of my creative instincts. During the last decade plus I have been primarily focused on the film and TV/streaming projects that I have written and am developing.
NLM: You recently released your single, ‘BOOM’ (on 4th July)’. What is the public’s perception of the single so far?
PL: The reaction has been extremely positive and receptive. And I have truly appreciated the fact that despite my recent inactivity in the music world, my new project feels relevant, and has resonated with new audiences, in addition to those who knew my music before.
NLM: What inspired you to produce the single?
Well the single “Boom”, as was, as all the songs on the album, were part of a musical TV/Streaming series I’ve written called “Love Junkies.” While that long process is still underway to bring it to the screen, I felt these songs also stood up on their own and needed to be heard.
NLM: How would you describe the single’s sound to potential fans?
PL: I would say it’s an electric mix of modern music, with elements, of rock, hip hop, soul, “alternative pop’, grounded in story telling through song. It ties together one’s personal/emotional battles with those struggles going on in the world as a whole. Each of us often forget the lessons learned previously in our lives, as the world and various societies often do… and then everything goes “Boom.” – exploding, with consequences we subsequently have to deal with, and find hard to control.
NLM: Back in the 90s, you were with The Family Stand, which was one of the groups that helped re-shaped modern soul, R&B and hip-hop. How do you compare your sound now with The Family Stand?
PL: I would say the thematic elements are the same, in terms of the stories I want to tell, but sonically and creatively I refuse to stay stuck. I’m not trying to bring back the 90’s or early 2000’s. I am not trying to be nor am I “old school” anything.
NLM: What message would you like the listeners to take away from your single?
PL: No message. I only hope the listener resonates with what’s being said, lol and unsaid, and find their own “message” that serves them in a way that awakens their “higher self” and a deeper, truer, perception of themselves in this dimension of existence.
NLM: If you had to feature one mainstream artist on ‘BOOM’, who would it be andwhy?
PL: One of my musical heroes, one who just passed, Sly Stone, and my childhood creative north star, Stevie Wonder.
NLM: So what are your plans for the rest of the year?
PL: To support and put out my new album “Songs From The 8th Dimension.” Which will include putting out at least two more singles. I may even do a few “unplugged. performances” I’ll post on social media. And I will continue to work on my TV & Film projects.
After sporadic collaborations on projects like ‘Fireside Chats 2’, NY-based lyricist RAPSWELL and Chicago producer JASON GRIFF have finally come together for a five-song EP full of high-energy, rebellious tracks aimed at both having fun and screaming “fuck the system” at the same time.
‘Drop the Addy’ is the second single for the EP and it’s a short burst of concentrated frustration and adrenaline directed towards the current state of America as Rapswell proclaims: “Fuck Elon and Donald son, it’s no time for subliminals, we don’t need a king, they gotta go- it’s that simple.” Griff’s production combines a fluttering flute loop with bouncy drums and thunderous bass, creating a soundscape for Rapswell to proclaim “Fuck the felon plus the punk, he’s just another giant cuck, I’m at the drive-in setting fire to some Cybertrucks.”
‘Drop the Addy’, along with their first single ‘Sissy Spacek’ feat. Jesse the Tree, is out now on all streaming platforms. The full EP ‘Heart of Gold’ will be released on 14th July.
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Keyboardist/artist DEXTER MOORE’s new single, ‘Feel The Rhythm’ is an immediately feel-good anthem. Out today (3rd July) across various music platforms, the funk-infused instrumental arrives in time for Independence Day; a time to have pure unadulterated fun with family and friends.
With Afrobeats taking the world by storm over the recent years, Dexter wanted to pay homage to his African/African-American roots and show his love for the genre with ‘Feel The Rhythm’, by incorporating the rhythmic beats of the Motherland, with playful elements of Contemporary Jazz and World Music.
‘Feel The Rhythm’ follows, Dexter‘s 2022 single ‘Daydreaming’, which received firm support from various jazz, soul and even pop stations across the globe. The gleeful jazz instrumental was often used as background music for many radio station’s weather and travel bulletins! ‘Daydreaming’ was #1 for six consecutive weeks on CHBN Radio’s Playlist Chart in the UK and earned a spot at #14 on their Top 20 Songs of 2023.
Dexter has toured in Europe as well as throughout the USA and has been privileged to play behind some of the heavyweights in Gospel and secular music; including Yolanda Adams, Bebe Winans, CeCe Winans, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Miles Jaye and Teddy Pendergrass. With over 30 years’ experience performing with other artists as a sideman and accompanist, Dexter now wants to share his keyboard talents to the world as an artist. To date, Dexter has released two albums and five singles to date and has amassed close to 2,000,000 streams worldwide.
Aside from making music in his studio or performing live onstage with the biggest stars, Dexter is first and foremost a family man, loves to do crossword puzzles and is a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan. Dexter also serves as a minister of music at his church.
Now it time to ‘Feel The Rhythm’ with Dexter Moore’s new offering, coming out from 3rd July acrossall good music platforms.
Rising Afrobeats star 705 serenade his fans worldwide with latest Afrofusion single, ‘Time and Date’, a heartfelt declaration of love and admiration for that special someone who transports him to a place of pure bliss.
With its infectious melodies, smooth rhythms, and soulful lyrics, ‘Time and Date’ is a romantic anthem where 705 professes his unwavering affection, expressing how every encounter with his love interest elevates him to a state of peace and euphoria. The song is a sweet plea for a moment together—asking for just a time and date to meet and deepen their connection.
Produced with a blend of contemporary Afrobeats and sultry Afrofusion elements, ‘Time and Date’ showcases 705’s signature vocal charm and ability to craft songs that resonate deeply with listeners. Whether you’re in love or yearning for that special connection, this track is the perfect soundtrack to your emotions.
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