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John Splithoff Makes It Happen and Shows Off His Style with Debut EP

John Splithoff (@JohnSplithoff) Shows His Style with First EP, Make It Happen

In late 2014, John Splithoffreleased his first song, the contemplative “What If She Wants You” and then went two years before releasing his next song “Sing To You” (his most popular song on Spotify to date). It’s natural to wonder what an artist does in those two years, but one can assume he was honing his style and the sound he wanted to make his signature. It’s not a far-fetched assumption but…

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John Splithoff Celebrates Birthday at NYC's Bowery Ballroom

John Splithoff (@JohnSplithoff) celebrates birthday at NYC's Bowery Ballroom

Last week on June 5, 2018, Chicago native and NYC transplant, John Splithoff celebrated his birthday in musical fashion with a show to kick of his five date summer tour. The charismatic crooner captivated the audience with his dance moves and guitar skills while performing his big hits “What If She Wants You”, “Sing to Me”, “Raye” and more. In his 12-song set, Splithoff also showed off some new…

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Introducing: Sierra Deaton is Essy

Issa rebirth! Sierra Deaton is @Essy. Listen to her debut single "Don't Hurt"

It’s a rebirth.

Goodbye Sierra Deaton, hello Essy! We last caught with Sierra in 2016 during the release week of her last project as part of The X-Factor winning duo Alex & Sierra, who announced their split as a group only a few months ago. Today, Deaton is back under a new moniker and with a brand new, fitting sound.

Essy’s debut single “Don’t Hurt” was produced by Dylan William (Halsey, Flor)…

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Listen: Bronze Avery - "Secrets"

We're not gonna let you let this one go. Stream @BronzeAvery's new single "Secrets"

Florida’s Bronze Avery is ready to jump over inevitable obstacles and get to the point in his new single “Secrets”. The track is Avery’s third official release, preceded by “Leave Together” and “Pressure”. A shimmery recurring bell synth and Avery’s breathy, confident vocal elevate the track’s pop-R&B hybrid soundscape.

“We live in shadows / Always a battle / But there’s nothing to lose” sings…

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VIDEO: Halsey - Sorry

Halsey's (@Halsey) self-directed video for "Sorry" finds her living in the aftermath

Alt-pop singer Halsey took to Twitter yesterday to announce a surprise coming today. The surprise takes form as a one take music video for 2017’s Hopeless Fountain Kingdom‘s tearjerking ballad “Sorry.” The Sing J Lee and Halsey-directed music video finds the “Bad at Love” singer in what appears to be the aftermath of the climatic shooting at the end of her music video for lead single “Now or…

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Years & Years performs new track "DNA" live on Radio 1's Sound of 2018

Years & Years (@yearsandyears) is almost ready for their big comeback. Listen to new track "DNA"

We have been patiently waiting for new Years & Years music and it looks like the trio is almost ready for their big comeback. The dance-pop outfit – consisting of Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen – performed a new, stripped down ballad titled “DNA” during Radio 1’s Sound of 2018 show on January 30. According to Alexander, new music is “weeks, not months away,” so stay tuned for…

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Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) lives a real life fairytale in her new music video for "Capital Letters" Hailee Steinfeld lives a real life fairytale in her new music video for her collaboration with BloodPop titled "Capital Letters." The Hannah Lux Davis-directed visual shows the "Starving" singer having the time of her life with her lover everywhere from a lavish mansion, to Paris, to a private beach. "Capital Letters" is part of the Fifty Shades Free soundtrack, in theaters February 9. Watch the music video above.

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VIDEO: Red Velvet - "Bad Boy"

Red Velvet (@RVsmtown) releases "The Perfect Red Velvet" and new video for "Bad Boy"

K-Pop supergroup Red Velvet released their first album repackaging, The Perfect Red Velvet, today and a new fiery music video for lead single “Bad Boy.” Their new EP, a repackaging of 2017’s “Perfect Velvet” includes “Bad Boy” and two new tracks titled  “All Right,” and “Time to Live” bringing a total of 12 tracks.

Red Velvet debuted back in 2014, and has produced consistent hit singles like “Ice…

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Watch @Zedd, @MarenMorris & @GreyMusic's music video for "The Middle" Zedd teamed up with DJ duo Grey once again to bring us another earworm with "The Middle." The safe-sounding new track finds country darling Maren Morris ditching her twang to fill in for 2018 Grammy's Best New Artist Alessia Cara for what is basically 2018's reboot of 2017's hit "Stay."  The official music video, sponsored by Target premiered yesterday during The 60th Grammy Awards telecast. Watch the music video above.

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Noname Brings the "Everything is Everything" Tour to the Scoot Inn

When the news broke that the up-and-coming Sound on Sound music festival will be cancelled, music lovers across Texas mourned. But luckily, SOSFest’s agency Margin Walker Presents rescheduled a number of the acts at venues around the city, giving people the opportunity to still experience a music-filled weekend. Chicago rapper Noname was one of the most anticipated acts of the festival, and her…

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SZA Takes Ctrl of 2017

To God be the only glory every day. Solána Rowe, who we simply know as SZA, has changed the game forever through her music. Lately, she hasn’t been letting the music industry breathe with her back to back award nominations and the success of her recently released album. On June 9th, SZA’s debut album Ctrl was released and to say the very least, this has changed her life forever. Ctrl is not just…

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Aminé brings the "Good For You" tour to Austin, TX

Aminé (@HeyAmine) brings the "Good For You" tour to Austin, TX

When West Coast rapper Aminé dropped his single “Caroline,” it was unclear whether or not he’d be a one-hit wonder. The infectious, unorthodox love song praising the woman it’s named for seemingly came out of nowhere, taking over the country, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard 100. We weren’t sure what to expect going forward from the Portland, Oregon musician. But at his sold out show in at…

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Jorja Smith at The Velvet Underground

Jorja Smith at The Velvet Underground

On August 24th I had the great pleasure of seeing Jorja Smith live for the very first time at The Velvet Underground in Toronto, ON. Jorja or “JMoney” is a Britain based singer and songwriter who is well known for her powerful grime single “Blue Lights”. As well as her features on Kali Uchis’ single “Tyrant” and Drake’s most recent album More Life. One of her newest singles “Teenage Fantasy” has…

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Jon Bellion Brings The Human Condition Tour to Austin, TX

Jon Bellion (@JonBellion) brings The Human Condition Tour Part 3 to Austin, TX

The “All Time Low” singer and producer brought his high energy The Human Condition Part III to Austin, TX on September 21st, 2017 with support from frequent collaborator and recent Universal signee, Travis Mendes.

Throughout the night, Bellion proved to be a firecracker on stage, reinventing his creations for a kinetic live show. The energy kept escalating as Bellion performed an eclectic setlist…

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Watch: Melanie Martinez - "Mad Hatter"

Melanie Martinez (@MelanieLBBH) waves goodbye to Cry Baby era in "Mad Hatter"

Melanie Martinez waves goodbye to the Cry Baby era in her new video for the album’s closing track “Mad Hatter”

The “Pity Party” singer made it her mission to create a visual for every track on her now platinum certified debut album and after nine months in the making, the self-directed and written final act is here.

In “Mad Hatter”, Melanie is naively coerced by black-eyed humanoids into drinking…

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Album Review: Odesza – ‘A Moment Apart’

.@Odesza remains true to their essence with junior album 'A Moment Apart'

Odesza grabbed the attention of listeners in 2012 with their euphoric EDM, and continues to maintain their signature spiritual, soul-releasing sound in their third studio album, A Moment Apart.

The album begins by telling us what we’re about to experience: a compilation that will take us into space and makes us fall in love with sound. The title track follows with a burst of cosmic vibrations,…

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Watch: Aly & AJ - "Take Me"

Sink your teeth into @AlyandAJ's new video for 80's influenced bop "Take Me"

In case you missed it, the Michalka sisters are all-grown up and back with a banging, 80’s influenced single titled ‘Take Me’. The duo released the music video for the lead single off their new EP 10 Years today and it packs quite a mean bite.

In the Alex Ross Perry-directed visual, shot on standard 16mm film, the pair play a seemingly innocent couple of vampire cult leaders recruiting and…

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