Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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Friday, August 27, 2021
TOM MORELLO Releases New Single “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram
Rock & Roll icon and two-time Grammy winner Tom Morello has released a new single from his recently announced album project The Atlas Underground Fire. The original song “Driving To Texas” featuring Phantogram is available HERE.
“I’d worked with Josh from Phantogram on my first Atlas Underground album and I was thrilled when he and Sarah reached out about collaborating on this record. This song is creepy as hell --a dark journey, a struggle for a tortured soul. The guitar solo needed to feel like a vengeful angel who has come down to decide the fate of the protagonist. Will they descend into the abyss or will they find redemption? “Driving To Texas,” really shows the breadth of the music you’ll hear on this record. Sarah has one of the most haunting and beautiful voices of anyone singing today, and Josh’s production is stylistically so fresh and eerie,” said Tom Morello.
Morello – co-founder of Rage Against The Machine, Audioslave and Prophets of Rage – will release this forthcoming album The Atlas Underground Fire on October 15 by Mom + Pop Music. The record is available for pre-order now HERE. The album’s first single, available HERE, was the classic rock AC/DC rock anthem “Highway to Hell” featuring Morello, Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder which debuted at #1 on Classic Rock radio. Featuring a jaw dropping cast of collaborators including Bruce Springsteen, Eddie Vedder, Chris Stapleton, Mike Posner, Damian Marley and more, Morello’s insane guitar playing will be on full display taking the instrument into the future and forging an alternative/rock/EDM masterpiece with all-time legends and cutting edge firebrands.
Tom Morello is widely known as a barrier breaking guitarist who continues to push the limits and prove the transformative power of music. Throughout his remarkable career, Morello has collaborated with everyone from Wu Tang Clan to Johnny Cash. On The Atlas Underground Fire, as he did in 2018’s The Atlas Underground, Morello took a path into new sonic territory with the project’s breadth of talented collaborators, transforming his sound. With his guitar leading the way, Morello continues to create powerful alloys of different genres.
The Atlas Underground Fire Track Listing:
Harlem Hellfighter
Highway to Hell (featuring Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder)
Let’s Get The Party Started (featuring Bring Me The Horizon)
Driving to Texas (featuring Phantogram)
The War Inside (featuring Chris Stapleton)
Hold The Line (featuring grandson)
Naraka (featuring Mike Posner)
The Achilles List (featuring Damian Marley)
Night Witch (featuring phem)
Charmed I’m Sure (featuring Protohype)
Save Our Souls (featuring Dennis Lyxzén of Refused)
On The Shore Of Eternity (featuring Sama’ Abdulhadi)
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Friday, August 6, 2021
YUNG BAE RELEASES THIS SUMMER’S OLYMPICS-THEMED FEEL-GOOD ANTHEM “SILVER & GOLD” FEATURING SAM FISCHER AND PINK SWEAT$
Today, Future Funk icon and internet sensation Yung Bae, whose track “Bad Boy” went viral on TikTok last year with over 2 billion impressions across 1 million videos, has released this Summer’s Olympics-themed feel-good anthem, “Silver & Gold.” The single features Australian singer-songwriter Sam Fischer, who’s coming off of a moving TV performance of “What Other People Say” on The Ellen Show with Demi Lovato, and R&B artist Pink Sweat$, who recently released his debut album Pink Planet, and performed its standout single “At My Worst” with Kehlani on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “Silver & Gold” is available now on all digital streaming services and the visualiser video is available on YouTube, found HERE!
Following critically-acclaimed singles “Woman On The Moon (feat. UPSAHL)” and “Wonder (feat. Channel Tres),” producer Yung Bae dishes out another dose of grooviness alongside the powerful vocals Sam Fischer and Pink Sweat$. Popularly known for his viral hit “This City,” Sam Fischer has written for and worked with renowned artists such as Demi Lovato, Jessie J, Ciara, and MAX. Additionally, he has toured with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. His breakthrough song “This City” currently has more than one billion views on TikTok and over 250 million streams across platforms.
“‘Silver and Gold’ is truly a labor of love between creative friends and family. It feels like it's travelled through different times, pens and cities to end up as the glorious moment it is now,” Fischer says about the song. “I've been a fan of Yung Bae and Pink Sweat$ for a while so I'm stoked to be able to come together on a song about celebrating & going hard at life. To add to that, getting the chance to have a purely joyful song out in the world for me is a relief from my brand of heart-wrench pop!”
Philadelphia-raised singer-songwriter Pink Sweat$ has been praised for his soulful vocals and versatility. He has written for rapper Tierra Whack, collaborated with acclaimed singer and dancer Kehlani, and worked with international artists such as South Korean R&B artist Crush. His hit song “Honesty” has over 200 million streams on Spotify, reaching number 10 on their US Viral Chart. His debut album Pink Planet released this February was hailed by The New York Times, Complex, MTV, REVOLT, and more.
“Silver & Gold'' is a playful and uplifting track with an energetic beat highlighted by jovial horns and claps. The addictive and anthemic chorus inspires people to unite and reach for their goals. It's a motivational and highly danceable tune likely to stimulate an outburst of dancing in the streets or a festival frolic. Sam Fischer and Pink Sweat$ take turns singing about positivity, appreciating life and working hard for your dreams.
Along with releasing new music, Yung Bae also recently launched his weekly live radio show on Apple Music, Groove Continental Radio. Listen live for free every Saturday at 7:00 p.m. PST or on-demand anytime on Apple Music Hits. His show celebrates the history of Funk and Disco through personal inspirations, top-hits, undiscovered gems and a few from his own release catalog. The first few episodes feature special guests, UPSAHL, bbno$ and Marc E. Bassy.
Yung Bae will be performing live at The Novo in Los Angeles on November 20 and 21 and at House of Blues in Chicago on November 27, all to sold out audiences. He also recently announced a performance at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn on November 12. Tickets on sale at www.yungbae.com.
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About Yung Bae:
Throughout his extensive catalog, now spread across 6 albums and a collection of singles, EPs and B-Sides, Yung Bae heralds the rise of Future Funk, stewarding the sub-genre from its niche underground internet culture into a cult-like phenomena.
Yung Bae immediately grabs his listener with a distinctive blend of the traditional and modern; spanning between smooth jazz, funk, old school hip-hop, to Studio 54 disco. He credits this range of inspiration to chillwave acts like Neon Indian, rock bands like The Doobie Brothers, DJs like Madlib, 90s hip-hop, or really, “anybody who’s touched funk”. He still dedicates hours daily to combing the internet for obscure samples, always challenging himself to push the envelope creatively.
“To press play on any one of the 24-year old producer/DJ’s releases is to be transported to a parallel universe, one that’s full of beautiful impossibilities. No matter the age of his listeners, Yung Bae’s music tends to stir up fond memories of decades past” ~ Bandcamp Daily
After signing to Arista Records/Sony Music Entertainment, Yung Bae has released a string of buzzworthy singles, including a new version of his viral track “Bad Boy” featuring Wiz Khalifa, MAX and bbno$. The original “Bad Boy” featuring bbno$ and Billy Marchiafava has over 100 million streams, viewed with over 2 billion impressions across 1 million videos on TikTok. Most recently, Bae released “Revolving” featuring Marc E. Bassy and “Disco Body Parts” featuring AWOLNATION, alongside collaborations with Mike Posner, kenzie and others.
Connect With Yung Bae: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Website
About Sam Fischer:
Australian born Sam Fischer first introduced himself with his Not A Hobby EP and has garnered incredible attention through his soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics. Touring North America with his friend Lewis Capaldi, he wowed crowds with his buoyant personality and pure love and talent for song-writing. Now based in LA, he not only has received acclaim for his own work, but he continues to solidify his spot as one of the hottest current writers, having worked with global pop superstars including Ciara, Lennon Stella, Louis Tomlinson, Elle King, Jessie J, Virginia To Vegas and many more.
‘Silver & Gold’ comes off the back of Sam Fischer’s duet with Demi Lovato on ‘What Other People Say’, as well as hit single ‘This City’ which has amassed over 500 million streams worldwide, and was Top 20 in the UK for 11 weeks. The track has gone double platinum in Australia, platinum in the UK and Gold in the US, New Zealand and Switzerland. He’s also had some incredible US TV performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Late Late Show With James Corden.
Connect With Sam Fischer: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Website
About Pink Sweat$:
Hailed by ROLLING STONE as “An artist you need to know,” Philadelphia-native singer-songwriter-producer Pink Sweat$ has drawn international applause for his utterly unique brand of genre-smashing contemporary soul, marked by lyrical complexity, melodic power, and true vocal majesty. He began making music at the age of 19, cutting demo vocals at Philly’s legendary Sigma Sounds Studios. There he began his career as a songwriter and producer, teaming with a wide range of artists spanning Tierra Whack to Florida Georgia Line. In 2018, Pink Sweat$ fully stepped into the spotlight with his extraordinary debut EP, VOLUME 1, which began accruing major attention in an array of top media outlets around the world. “(Pink Sweat$) is taking a new approach to creating genre-bending music,” declared Ones To Watch. “Though Pink’s music is rooted in R&B and soul, he carefully strips back the typical genre-specific production to leave room for his stunning melodies and memorable lyrics.” DJ Booth applauded VOLUME 1 as “tender, affecting, and plush,” while Billboard personally praised Pink Sweat$ for his “indomitable pen-skills and soothing vocals.” In 2019, the rising artist celebrated the release of VOLUME 1 with the Pink Beginnings Tour, which was later followed by the introduction of its highly-anticipated follow up, VOLUME 2. Shortly after the release of VOLUME 2, Pink Sweat$ went on to support the EP by headlining his Pink Beginnings Tour – Part 2 during the summer.
2019 saw a number of successes for the talented artist, including being named Apple Music’s “Up Next” artist, ranked among Billboard‘s “11 Hip-Hop & R&B Artists to Watch in 2019” and making his high profile network TV debut on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!. As if that weren’t enough, the break-through star was nominated for “Best New Artist” at the 2019 Soul Train Awards, in addition to having performed at the show in Las Vegas, NV. Pink Sweat$ was also named BET's Amplified Artist of the Month for January 2020. As if that weren’t enough, in 2020 Pink introduced a touching single, “Not Alright,” which heralded the release of his standout project, THE PRELUDE.
In 2021, Pink Sweat$ welcomes the year with a brand new remix to “At My Worst” featuring Kehlani, along with the release of his debut album, Pink Planet on February 12TH. Ultimately, Pink Sweat$ makes a statement by unapologetically bringing love to the forefront.
Connect With Pink Sweat$: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook | Website
Saturday, December 21, 2019
Early Christmas #Feels from Coke Studio Season 3!
The SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds has been witness to a heap of international and local acts in the past years, and last December 13 was no different. The Coke Studio Christmas Concert 2019 was filled with Christmas feels by the Coke Studio Season 3 Artists that gave world-class performances of their own hits and much-awaited collaborations with each other.
Sarah Geronimo, This Band, Al James, Inigo Pascual, Ron Henley, St. Wolf, UDD, Just Hush, Bea Lorenzo, Clara Benin, Janine Teñoso, Brisom, Silent Sanctuary, Morisette, and Lola Amour were Coke Studio’s early Christmas gifts for us. The gates opened at 2:00 PM, and the Concert Grounds were quickly filled by fans. The show commenced at 5:00 PM with This Band’s hit ‘Di Na Babalik and ended with Coke Studio Season 2 alum December Avenue’s Kung ‘Di Rin Lang Ikaw that capped off everyone’s feels trip by midnight.
The Coke Studio Christmas Concert 2019 was hosted by Ylona Garcia and Justin Quirino with performances from Down By 18, Agsunta, The Juans, and Coke Studio Season 2 alums IV Of Spades, and Quest.
Monday, September 23, 2019
THE SOUNDS OF HEARTS BREAKING
With first love comes the first heartbreak, that first brush with pain when nothing seems to bring comfort or relief. Nothing, except for music.
This is familiar territory for the rock band ST. WOLF. Known for their solid beats and gut-wrenching lyrics are KL de la Cruz (vocals), Vince Lucero (guitars), Karlo Magsalang (bass) and Bob Sadural (drums). These guys aren’t afraid to explore the deepest emotions and the ugliest truths that can come out in relationships; their most popular songs, ‘Jealousy,’ ‘Taguan,’ and ‘Papara’ all attest to that.
KL says, “With songs, you have to let them feel your sincerity, that is the most important thing. As long as you write, perform and sing with sincerity, the audience will know.”
When St. Wolf first sat down to brainstorm with Morissette for their Coke Studio Season 3 collab, the band was happy to find out that she considers rock music part of her DNA.
Morissette is known for her power ballads, but she calls rock, “her comfort zone.” She reveals, “I actually grew up listening to old-school rock bands when I was a child in Cebu. My dad was in a band and I would go around with him, so I do love rock!”
This common foundation made their Coke Studio Season 3 collaboration a match made in musical heaven.
Vince puts it this way, “I think our collab works because it’s really all about the feels—we bring the feels with our lyrics and she brings the feels with her performance.”
Focusing on writing a break-up song is a particular process, Bob says, “What we have lived through, we just put it into the song. That’s when the song becomes powerful.”
KL, who got his start in Christian music, adds, “I believe that of faith, hope and love, the greatest of these is love. So to explore the loss of love, can really make for a great song.”
Morissette was quick to add, “What’s good with a break-up song is that it can help explain what the feeling is. It can help you understand exactly what you’re going through! Young people will really be able to relate to it…and that’s all we want, a song that is relatable."
Watch Morissette and St. Wolf as they collaborate on Coke Studio Season 3. Catch them on September 28, Saturday at 10a.m. on ABS-CBN or subscribe to Coke Studio’s Youtube page at www.youtube.com/CokeStudioPH for the latest episodes.










