Yuno

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Yuno

"True"

New York City-based musician/producer Yuno is sharing his self-directed official video for his new single, ”True,” a breezy new song that marries trap and dream pop, and also to be found on the forthcoming full-length debut out later this year on Sub Pop.

 

Yuno, who also stars in the charming video for “True,” offers this about the new track: “Essentially, it’s a visual representation of what a lovers-quarrel feels like for me. From feeling like a knight in shining armor fighting to win my love back to charming my way through it in front of a heart-strewn backdrop. Whatever it takes to be on good terms by Valentine’s Day.”

 

“True” was written and performed by Yuno, co-produced by Yuno and Frank Corr at Livingrooms Studios in Queens, NY, and Yuno’s House in Bushwick, NY, with additional production and instrumentation from Sylvan Esso’s Nick Sanborn at Betty’s in Durham, NC, and Patrick Wimberly (Chairlift) at The CRC in Brooklyn, NY.

 

“True” is also the first new material from Yuno since the release of “Somebody,” his standalone single from 2021, and the 2018 EP, “Moodie,” which features his breakout single “No Going Back.”

Listen: Yuno – “True”

Yuno – “True”

Two Car Garage

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Two Car Garage

"Skeleton"

An homage to the heavy music that inspired the two brothers to pick up their instruments when they were kids, Franklin, TN’s Two Car Garage open the door on their first intro to radio with the instant “Skeleton.”

 

The duo also shot the Accompanying Short Film “LE ZOMBIETON” – it doubles as a narrative short story, which we Highly recommend as well (see below and jump straight to 6:13 in for “Skeleton”!).

 

“‘Skeleton’ was written from the perspective of a skeleton observing all of us fleshy bags of blood and bone walking around like we’re already dead and wondering ‘is this what it feels like to be alive?’ – almost like Pinocchio wanting to be a real boy vibes, but then kinda observing human beings and being like huh maybe it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.” – Two Car Garage

 

+ ALREADY BUILDING: Apple Music -New In Rock, New Music Daily, Breaking Hard Rock, Spotify: All New Rock, Tidal: New Tracks (Rising), Rock (Rising)

 

Two Car Garage’s Caleb and Will Chapman have gone through life as somewhat of a dynamic duo. Being so close in age, the two were rarely separated. However, nothing brought them together more than their shared love for rock n roll.

 

As young boys in the 90’s, with a hand me down five string guitar and a worn out miniature drum set, the brothers eagerly observed everything about their favorite bands. It wasn’t just the sound that drew them in but the attitude, style, and culture that made them want to be part of it all.

 

They had instruments, baggy clothes, a venue with a built in crowd (their parents’ basement), battery powered lights (flashlights), and had even written their first song about the things that plagued their young minds called, “Football in the Air”. Caleb and Will agreed they had almost everything needed to start a real band, with the only thing missing the band name.

 

One fateful morning, Will ran into the kitchen excited to announce that he’d lost his second front tooth. When their mom saw the vacant space in Will’s top row of teeth, that’s when she said it…

 

Her observation on what Will’s new smile compared to, sounded to the two young brothers like a band as cool as Oasis and as rock and roll as Van Halen. On a football field or basketball court they were known as The Chapman Brothers, but when they picked up their instruments they would call themselves: Two Car Garage.

 

Like many first bands they eventually outgrew their name and moved on to many more before starting the acclaimed Colony House. The band has spent the last 10 years building a respected name in the indie rock space and a die hard following through the release of four full length albums and non stop touring.

 

Though Colony House has no plans of slowing down, the Chapman brothers have long dreamed of breathing life back into Two Car Garage. This rowdy, no holds barred project pays homage to the heavy music that inspired them to pick up their instruments in the first place and pushes against the boundaries of what is to be expected.

Listen: Two Car Garage – “Skeleton”

Two Car Garage – “Skeleton”

Tunde Adebimpe

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Tunde Adebimpe

“Magnetic”

Tunde Adebimpe, the multi-hyphenate talent and enigmatic frontman for TV on the Radio, has shared the single “Magnetic”, both his solo debut and first release at his new label home Sub Pop Records. “Magnetic” will be featured on his debut solo album coming in 2025. Accompanying the single is the official video, directed by Adebimpe (below).

 

Outside of TV on the RadioTunde Adebimpe is a musician, actor (Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Rachel Getting Married, Twisters), animator, director and visual artist (A Warm Weather Ghost, Plague Heroes). His prior solo work has been in collaborations with artists such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Massive Attack, and Run The Jewels, plus contributions to Grand Theft Auto V, Sleater Kinney’s covers album, and more.

 

TV on the Radio is currently celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, “Desperate Youth, Bloodthirsty Babes,” with a string of sold-out shows this November and December in New York, Los Angeles, and London.

Listen: Tunde Adebimpe – “Magnetic”

Tunde Adebimpe – “Magnetic”

Royel Otis

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Royel Otis

PRATTS & PAIN (It Ain’t Over Til It Ends) -
Deluxe Edition

In celebration of today’s release of Royel Otis’ deluxe version of “PRATTS & PAIN (It Ain’t Over Til It Ends),” and with their Late Night TV Debut Soon To Follow On Jimmy Kimmel Live! (10/16), the Australian duo’s star continues to rise, as they’ve also treated fans to new single off the expanded debut album – “If Our Love Is Dead.”

 

“‘If Our Love Is Dead’ was born out of that feeling when you’ve been with someone for a while and you’re not sure if the spark is still there. You’re like… If it’s dead and it’s not there, then what are we holding on to? What are we doing it for? Are we doing it for the sake of just sticking it out, or do we actually just want to cut paths and move on with things?” – Royel Otis

 

The final jewel in Royel Otis“PRATTS & PAIN” crown, “If Our Love Is Dead” closes out the deluxe edition It Ain’t Over Til It Ends; following on from releases of the joyously fizzy “Claw Foot,” grunge-tuned “Merry Mary Marry Me,” and tender “Til The Morning” – the latter which saw a first play on Apple Music’s New Music Daily with Zane Lowe.

 

Royel Otis will make their Late Night TV debut October 16th on Jimmy Kimmel live, yet another step closer towards the band’s growing global influence. The deluxe release follows a grand ARIA reveal that saw the band named the highest nominated artist for their upcoming 2024 Awards, having accumulated an incredible eight nominations, spanning the following categories – Album of the Year, Best Group, Best Indie Release, Best Rock Album, Best Aussie Live Act, Best Engineered, Best Producer, and Song of the Year for their cover of ‘Murder on the Dancefloor’ (triple j Like a Version). This is the second consecutive year the duo have been nominated, following a nod at the 2023 Award for Breakthrough Artist.

Listen: Royel Otis – “If Our Love Is Dead”

Royel Otis – “If Our Love Is Dead”

King Falcon

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King Falcon

“Crushcrushcrush”

As King Falcon hit one year since their self-titled debut (#1 & Top 5 Singles at SubModern specialty shows!), the swaggering NYC rockers return with the first share from their upcoming 2025 release—a driving reimagining of Paramore’s classic “Crushcrushcrush,” that the band make all their own! Check our Tours as  KF head out on the road this fall!

 

“I’ve always been a fan of Paramore. Their music takes me back to my childhood where my friends would sing while I played their songs on my guitar” – Michael Rubin (King Falcon)

 

Outfitted with lived-in and loud vintage gear, shaped equally by 21st century alternative and classic rock, and proudly born in New York City, King Falcon rev up raw and raucous anthems with attitude and a whole lot of emotion. The quartet—Michael Rubin [vocals, lead guitar], Joe Conserva [bass], Justin Kosisky [guitar], and Dipayan “Dip” Chakraborty [drums]—boldly break boundaries both in the studio and on stage.

 

Rubin launched King Falcon in 2020 during the pandemic, and the group’s self-titled debut arrived in 2023. Guitar World christened them “one of NYC’s most exciting indie-rock bands,” All Access noted the band’s “constantly pushing themselves to explore innovative sounds by blending musical styles,” and Substream said they were “the up-and-coming band to beat in 2023.” Meanwhile, they packed houses at headline gigs, in addition to performing alongside everyone from Des Roc to Sublime With Rome.

Listen: King Falcon – “Crushcrushcrush”

King Falcon – “Crushcrushcrush”

Zeshan B

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Zeshan B

O Say, Can You See?

Chicago’s Zeshan B has just released “O Say, Can You See?” —the first-generation Indian-American’s new album is steeped in social justice, while blending timeless soul, gospel, and at its core, a perpetual eye on community building. The first single to radio is a powerful bit of forward-thinking uplift in “Change (Is On The Way).”

 

“When there’s so much strife going on, singing something optimistic is just therapeutic. There’s something you feel, there’s some redemption, some hope, some solace. Music from the Civil Rights era had so much idealism. I need to hear this optimism. I need to sing it to myself. And maybe, just maybe there are others who could use it too.” – Zeshan B

 

++ Classic, gospel-infused R&B with passionate lyrics about American social justice” — Variety ++

 

“seeks out commonalities between classic soul and the Indian and Pakistani music he learned from his immigrant parents” — New York Times

 

“powerful soul singer” — Rolling Stone (’10 Artists You Need To Know’)

 

“Soaring vocals with swaying rhythms that inspire the soul and move the feet to action.” — No Depression 

 

“For Bagewadi, soul isn’t just a specific genre – it’s a feeling that pervades American and Indo-Pakistani music alike”— NPR/Weekend Edition

 

Recorded live in Brooklyn, NY., “O Say, Can You See?” was produced by Mike MacAllister (co-writer/performer on a few tracks too), and features a talented cast of musicians including concert-master Antoine Silverman’s chamber orchestra and singers from the famed Resistance Revival Chorus. The album is is executive produced by former U.S. Attorney for New York’s Southern District, Preet Bharara, who shares a passion for social justice and unity through art.

 

In Zeshan‘s own words, “All Preet’s life, he has fought for justice in the courtroom. All my life, I’ve fought for justice with a microphone.”

 

Each of the songs were written by Zeshan in the midst of life-altering “low points” in recent American history, including the murder of George Floyd, the 2020 election, the January 6th riot, and the day Roe v. Wade was overturned. Despite challenging topics, each song is infused with courage and hope for the future.

Listen: Zeshan B – “Change (Is On The Way)”

Zeshan B – “Change (Is On The Way)”