NYS Music 2023

Tag: Upcoming Album

  • Dogstar To Perform In Brooklyn Ahead Of Upcoming Album

    Rock outfit Dogstar have announced that they will be stopping in Brooklyn as part of the tour for their upcoming album Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees, the group’s first project in over 20 years. Dogstar is made up of Bret Domrose (guitar/vocals), Robert Mailhouse (drums), and notably, Keanu Reeves (bass). The band is set to perform at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on December 11.

    Founded in Los Angeles during the 90s, the group started to formulate their alt-rock sound with garage jam sessions. In 1994 Dogstar would depart on an extensive tour and a year later the collective opened for David Bowie. The band released just two albums together, Our Little Visionary in 1996 and Happy Ending in 2000. Due to the members’ other professional and artistic commitments, the group grew apart, last performing in 2002. However, Dogstar returned this year with the single “Everything Turns Around” off their upcoming album. 

    We are so excited to re-introduce Dogstar with our new single ‘Everything Turns Around.’ It feels like a fun summer song to us.

    In addition to “Everything Turns Around” the group recently released “Breach” off of Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees. Made for the summer, both of the albums’ singles channel the Southern California energy that the band has become synonymous with. Somewhere Between the Power Lines and Palm Trees is slated to drop on October 6. 

    Dogstar’s upcoming tour includes over 25 dates and stretches from each coast of the United States. The tour started on August 10 and runs until December 21. In addition to their American performances, the group also has three shows scheduled in Japan. Click here for tickets and more information.

    Dogstar Tour Dates

    8-22 Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre

    8-23 Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre

    8-24 San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater

    8-26 Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall

    8-27 Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up

    8-28 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory

    9-05 Osaka, Japan – Zepp Namba

    9-06 Yokohama, Japan – KT Zepp

    9-07 Yokohama, Japan – KT Zepp

    11-30 Los Angeles, CA – Troubadour

    12-03 San Francisco, CA – The Great American Music Hall

    12-05 Sacramento, CA – Crest Theatre

    12-07 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall

    12-08 Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre

    12-09 Toronto, Ontario – Lee’s Palace

    12-11 Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg

    12-12 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club

    12-14 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts

    12-15 Washington, D.C. – The Howard Theatre

    12-16 Norfolk, VA – The NorVa

    12-18 Charlotte, NC – The Underground

    12-19 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage

    12-20 Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl

  • Nick Vanderwood Returns To Utica For New Single “Shimmy”

    Utica artist Nick Vanderwood dropped his latest single “Shimmy” accompanied by a music video on August 19. “Shimmy” ushers in the next phase of Vanderwood’s artistic journey, as the track signals the incoming release of his September EP Reload. The music video premiere and subsequent live performance headlined the opening ceremonies for the first annual Dreamland Theatre Music and Arts Festival.

    The release of “Shimmy” marks the second audio-visual collaboration between Nick and Utica-born filmmaker, Lukas Sunderlin. The two friends joined forces years ago for Nick’s project “Little Vacation.” Since then, the duo have moved to Los Angeles and have been consolidating their creative visions under their new media production label known as “Monomaniac.” 

    Reload has been in the works for many years, as Vanderwood has struggled with a chronic neck injury that has hindered his performance behind a microphone. “Shimmy” started as a product of Vanderwood’s efforts at putting together a debut album. Recorded at the artists’ home in New York Mills, the track escalated from a brief demo to a full seven-minute cinematic short film. 

    The project not only attests to the creativity of Sunderlin but also the strength of “Shimmy” as a song. Funky, syrupy, and full of attitude, the track is a masterful blend of guitar and bass. The song perfectly fits the mysterious sci-fi world that comes alive in the video. Directed by Sunderlin with cinematography from Scott Sweitzer, the short film is fun and genuine. The duo cultivates an intriguing and imaginative visual experience that helps to showcase Vanderwood’s unique artistic vision. 

    We didn’t want to just throw something together and do something cute. The new work Nick is creating has an amazing amount of energy behind it, so we wanted to make  this a truly cinematic experience that could represent it appropriately.

    Lukas Sunderlin

    Click here for more on Nick Vanderwood, and visit here to listen to “Shimmy.”

  • Big Bliss Impress With New Album ‘Vital Return’

    Brooklyn band Big Bliss is set to drop their latest album Vital Return on August 18. Created by brothers Cory and Tim Race, and joined by Wallace May, Big Bliss has fostered an impressive and unique sound since 2015. Vital Return showcases the group’s ability to seamlessly incorporate elements of alt-rock, post-punk, indie-pop, and more into a cohesive body of work.

    Big Bliss by Kevin Condon

    The album is a profound and bold exploration into themes of sobriety, death, trauma, and recovery. Produced by Jonathan Schenke, Vital Return harnesses these difficult and unsettling ideas into a web of interconnected songs. While each track stands alone, there is an aura of anxiety and confusion that permeates each title on the project. Despite the intense nature of the topics, Big Bliss is still able to construct an enjoyable and hopeful album. 

    As a band, and also as individuals, were thrust into some massive changes starting around 2019… Many of which felt too heavy to surmount – the tumult of addiction/early sobriety and familial grief being at the top of the heap. We did make it though. Ultimately the record is about that: reemergence, about coming out the other side.

    Tim Race

    The Album 

    Marked by atmospheric layered sounds along with pounding drums, “A Seat at the Table” lays the foundation for what is to come in Vital Return. The opening track manages to be up-tempo and hypnotic, while also featuring tense and sincere lyrics. The song flows perfectly into the second track on the album “Sleep Paralysis.” Big Bliss expertly balances noisy instrumentation with melancholic and compelling vocals on the song. In “Sleep Paralysis,” the group details a decidedly confusing yet meaningful relationship. Poignant lyrics like “Am I falling or not? Hope I wake before landing” cut through the song’s catchy indie-rock soundscape. 

    While Big Bliss certainly doesn’t break down any walls with their vocal performances, the album is full of powerful and raw lyrics. Each song on Vital Return has a level of emotionality that can be heard with almost every breath. “Solace” is one of the band’s most moving songs and helps to show how versatile and varied the band can be. The track has an alt-rock sound but even features influences of contemporary folk-rock. “Solace” is laced with a frantic and inescapable feeling of being unable to escape from the past. The group is constantly searching for some reprieve from their trauma, singing “Nothing is just as it seems, some invisible violence arriving.” The song is haunting yet hopeful, a perfect representation of the album as a whole. 

    Big Bliss by Kevin Condon

    Big Bliss is at their post-punk best with “Tell Me When You’re Ready” and “Off Guard.” Both offerings include fast-paced driving instrumentation which injects a sense of positivity into the project. While the songs are by no means free of the distress and discomfort that is standard with Vital Return, they mark a steady shift in the album. Both tracks are keenly self-aware and acknowledge the issues that Big Bliss struggle with. Although  much of the album’s lyrics are abstract and symbolic, the writing starts to become more specific as the project progresses. “Tell Me When You’re Ready” is almost a call to action as the lyrics “I’ll figure out what I’m missing, I’ll draw it out of the ground, draw it out of my mouth” ring out as some of the first signs of recovery in the album. 

    As the ten-track project comes to a close, the group sonically and emotionally seem to turn a corner. “Vital Return,” the album’s title-track, caps off the project with a cathartic and dreamy sound. Big Bliss depart slightly from their often noisy production and opt for smoother, more stripped-back instrumentation. The writing on “Vital Return” indicates signs of stability and empowerment. The lyrics, “I have built a city and burned it down, now I know my grief is somewhere under the wreckage, for the first time I will dig it up” testify to how far Big Bliss has come. The song is not meant to represent complete closure but rather a sign that things are heading in the right direction. 

    Big Bliss by A.F. Cortés

    Conclusion

    Vital Return is a beautiful and authentic project that ultimately looks to tell the story of progress. Big Bliss don’t try to bite off more than they can chew and instead stick to the sounds, melodies, and lyrics that organically fit their performance range. While the instrumentation on certain songs can overpower the writing, each track still has a sense of emotion and purpose. The band’s varied musical influences spiral together to create a distinctive sound that resonates with each note. Vital Return is a truly cohesive and unified album that somehow manages to maintain the same earnest atmosphere throughout.

    Vital Return is out August 18th via Good Eye Records.

  • Joe Bonamassa Releases “Well, I Done Got Over It” Ahead Of Upcoming October Album

    Legendary blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa recently released a new song titled “Well, I Done Got Over It”. The track was originally released by Guitar Slim back in 1953. Bonamassa’s rendition is part of his upcoming Oct. 6 album Blues Deluxe Vol. 2. The project comes 20 years after the New York native’s breakthrough album Blues Deluxe. 

    Joe Bonamassa Color and Shape
    Photo Credit: Robert Sutton

    “Well, I Done Got Over It’ is a high-energy tune that perfectly captures all of the attitude and groove of classic blues-rock songs. Packed with the rich sounds of horns and capped off with an impressive guitar solo, the track showcases every ounce of Bonamassa’s artistic ability. 

    “My father introduced me to Guitar Slim a long time ago, back when I was a kid… He has such a velvety smooth voice, and he had such a way of delivering a song. We did a very British take on this Guitar Slim song, it’s like the Blues Breakers meets Guitar Slim meets Joe Bonamassa, Josh Smith and company”

    Joe Bonamassa

    Born in New Hartford but raised in Utica, Bonamassa discovered music at an early age. By the time he was 12, Bonamassa was traveling around the state playing various local shows. The guitarist made a name for himself off of debut 2000 album A New Day Yesterday, which reached the #9 spot Billboard Blues chart. From 2002-06 Bonamassa had five albums reach the Blues Top 10, including his 2003 effort Blues Deluxe. 

    Bonamassa’s new project will see the Grammy-nominated artist return to some of his original sources of inspiration. Blues Deluxe Vol. 2 features two new original songs as well as eight new covers. The album also gets contributions from Reese Wynans (keys), Calvin Turner (bass), Lamar Carter (drums), Kirk Fletcher (guitar), and Josh Smith (guitar). 

    “Well, I Done Got Over It” follows the release of the album’s previous single “Twenty-Four Hour Blues” which dropped back in June. The song is a rip-roaring interpretation of Bobby “Blue” Bland’s classic song which was released in 1974. Bonamassa’s version includes an inspired and passionate vocal and guitar performance. 

    “The outro guitar solo is incredible… It happened live on the floor and has some deep lines you’ve probably never heard Joe play before. The band is absolutely smoking, and Calvin Turner did an incredible String and Horn arrangement. Super proud of this one”

    Guitarist Josh Smith

    Bonamassa has a slew of performance dates during the Summer and Fall. Stops in New York include shows at the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater and Bethel Woods Center for the Arts. 

    Here for album pre-orders and details. Check out here for tour tickets and additional information. 

    Summer 2023 U.S. Tour

    August 2 – Vina Robles Amphitheatre – Paso Robles, CA

    August 4 – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas – Las Vegas, NV

    August 5 – Eccles Theater – Salt Lake City, UT

    August 6 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO

    August 9 – Hollywood Bowl – Los Angeles, CA^

    August 12 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY

    August 13 – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts – Bethel, NY

    Fall 2023 U.S. Tour

    October 23 – Memphis, TN – The Cannon Center                                                   

    October 25 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium

    October 27 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theatre                                          

    October 28 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre At Sugar Land

    October 29 – Austin, TX – ACL Live

    November 1 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center                                  

    November 3 – Little Rock, AR – Robinson Performance Hall                               

    November 4 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre

    November 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Civic Center Music Hall

    November 8 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater

    November 10 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

    November 11 – St. Louis, MO – The Fabulous Fox

    November 12 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Paramount Theatre

    November 14 – Rochester, MN – Mayo Civic Center        

    November 15 – Rockford, IL – Coronado Performing Arts Center

    November 17 – Fort Wayne, IN – Embassy Theatre

    November 18 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre

    November 19 – Columbus, OH – Palace Theatre

    November 21 – Reading, PA – The Santander Performing Arts Center

    November 22 – Providence, RI – Providence Performance Arts Center

    November 24 – Springfield, MA – Symphony Hall

    November 25 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric

    November 28 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre

    November 30 – Sarasota, FL – Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

    December 1 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena

    December 2 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

  • MIDNIGHTCHOIR Shares “Lovecrimes” Single + Video

    NYC electronic act MIDNIGHTCHOIR has just released the single “Lovecrimes,” along with this, a music video to accompany it. Along with this, they have also confirmed the forthcoming release of their second album, Loverboy Molotov, to be released July 14th. 

    New York-born and raised electronic producer Patrick Bobilin has been producing music as MIDNIGHTCHOIR since 2014. Bobilin’s love for 80s goth rock and pounding electronic beats combined with his political experiences color the tone and tenor of his music. 

    Speaking on this new single, Bobilin wrote, “After 7 years of being in the public eye, the only times I felt I could be myself were at NYC dance bars like Pyramid Club or Saint Vitus. I started traveling to Austin, TX more often to visit a group of friends, free from the political infamy I’d become ensnared in.”

    “I recorded it quickly in one night, with the urgency of having to get out of town and shake loose of those tangles. ‘Lovecrimes’ was inspired by late nights in NYC and dancing at Barbarella in Austin, where they always play INXS on 80’s Night. The cover of ‘Need You Tonight’ was also inspired by those late nights and features guitar from David Simutis who I met at an office job and who I learned was a seasoned indie rock vet, having engineered and played on some of the coolest records of the last 20 years.” 

    The combinations of sex, politics, and gothic imagery explain the lyrical content and the inclusion of three covers: Bauhaus’ “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” INXS’ “Need You Tonight,” and “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode. 

    Since then, Bobilin ran for public office, led community action organizations during the 2020 social justice uprisings, and has been an active community organizer. He was even arrested twice during the 2020 movement for black lives while organizing protests. That social justice work, which had Bobilin arguing with former-mayor de Blasio about policing on live radio, has found its way into the lyrics of the punk-infused new darkwave album he recorded in the first few weeks of 2023. 

    The new album was made with much of Bobilin’s urgency and energy of his political campaigns in 2017, 2020, and 2022. Having firmly decided to leave politics behind, Bobilin was compelled to write about many of the frustrations that inspired his far-left politics.  

    While Bobilin may lean on 80’s new wave and goth influences, the autobiographical elements of the album reflect his experiences in politics and protest. The politics of the album are far left, with emotional, social, religious, and political concerns peppered throughout. 

    Listen to “Lovecrimes” by clicking the link here. 
    Loverboy Molotov will be available on all streaming services this July. 

  • Scorpion Tea Releases Death-Rock Debut Single “Scarlet Misquote”

    NYC-based death-rock band Scorpion Tea has just released “Scarlet Misquote,” the first single from the band’s upcoming self-titled album. Accompanying the new single is a music video, overall just giving an introductory glimpse into the band’s full-length debut anticipated to drop October 27th. 

    Scorpion Tea Releases Death-Rock Debut Single “Scarlet Misquote”

    In the first half of the song, ODowd’s tight snare roll rushes the listener into Fern Puma’s poshly-distorted bass. Seconds later, Christian Cruz’s barbed guitar cuts in like a hot knife. Soon after, vocalist Anthony Diaz chimes in with his declamatory lyrics and it’s apparent that Scorpion Tea is a special blend of death rock intoxication. The song’s construction proves to be the perfect introduction to the new hot and upcoming band. 

    Scorpion Tea Releases Death-Rock Debut Single “Scarlet Misquote”

    The band stated, “During our time in LA, recording the album, Edley introduced us to the whimsical, yet dead serious routines of the legendary choreographer Bob Fosse.” explains the video’s director, Scorpion Tea vocalist Anthony Diaz. The music video explores what happens when a single baleful missive causes one’s entire understanding to unravel.  

    Diaz continues, talking about the dark aesthetic of Fosse’s work that resonated with the band, “The dancers in the piece seemed mesmerized, their strings pulled by an unseen force. I wanted to incorporate this idea with the hypnotic quality and longing breathlessness of ‘Scarlet Misquote,’ while still drawing on Scorpion Tea’s style of brightside-facing hilarity.” 

    Loaded with new content regularly (most unavailable anywhere else), the band’s ‘Dig Your Own Grave’ pass is the ultimate limited edition collector’s item for the fortunate few. 

    Scorpion Tea Releases Death-Rock Debut Single “Scarlet Misquote”


    Pre-order the limited ‘Dig Your Own Grave’ pass and get “Scarlet Misquote” now plus: 

    • early access to the next two Scorpion Tea singles 
    • unreleased studio cuts 
    • remixes 
    • behind the scenes video 
    • exclusive artwork 
    • VIP access to select events 
    • and more 
    https://soundcloud.com/givetakelife/sets/scorpion-tea-scarlet-misquote/s-bi4BPd6dNml?si=650ccea083174d06b56a12ca1cae6d74&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

    Listen to “Scarlet Misquote” by clicking the link here. 

  • Karina Rykman Releases “Joyride” Single and Video, debut Album due in August

    Standout singer, songwriter, and bassist Karina Rykman dropped her first single and title track from her upcoming debut album JOYRIDE. The project is set to be released on August 18 and marks Rykman’s first collection of songs since she’s put out a slew of acclaimed singles dating back to 2019. 

    Karina Rykman was born and raised in New York City. She found music at an early age, making her way around the city performing at and attending live music venues. By the end of her time at NYU she had appeared on America’s Got Talent and the TODAY show. As part of Marco Benevento’s band, Rykman performed dates with Vulfpeck, Dispatch, and The Claypool Lennon Delirium. 

    Photo Credit: Brantley Gutierrez

    Rykman’s own band is made up of Adam November (guitar, loopers, effects) and Chris Corsico (drums). Together the group has made a name for themselves due to their strong instrumentation, funky groove, layered production, and often genreless sound. 

    All these elements help to make “Joyride” such an interesting and fun listen. The track features a strong vocal performance from Rkyman, whose breathy voice and wistful lyrics could compete with any indie-pop record. The song’s tasteful synths and syrupy bass drive the beat toward an almost psychedelic sound. Joyride also features a guitar performance from JOYRIDE co-producer Trey Anastasio. 

    ’Joyride’ is about being driven insane as you’re kept awake by music in your head all night – so much so that eventually, you give up and ask your partner to take you on a joyride instead of tossing and turning

    Karina Rykman

    The connection between Rkyman and Anastasio goes back to childhood. Rykman went to middle school with the Phish star’s daughters and became family friends because of it. However, the two had no musical relationship until they both performed at Peach Music Festival in Scranton. Anastasio became interested in being a part of Rykman’s first album, offering the use of his iconic Vermont studio “The Barn.”

    When I first heard the early demos, the first thing I said was more Karina… Turn up the bass, sing more, and step out. What makes me most happy about the finished album now is that to my ears, it sounds like Karina unapologetically. It has her nature. It has her incredible joyous outlook that I know is real because I saw it in her when she was a kid.

    Trey Anastasio
    Photo Credit: Jesse Faatz

    JOYRIDE was written and recorded with Rykyman’s childhood friend, producer Gabe Monro. Trey Anastasio’s guitar appears on five of the album’s nine tracks. Legendary mixer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Swans, Ramones) also helped to create the project. 

    “You only get to make your first album once,” she adds, “and I couldn’t be prouder of what we created with this one. It’s a moment in time – the first of what I hope to be a lifetime of making records and touring behind them.

    JOYRIDE pre-order can be found here.

  • Superbloom Release New Rock Single “Head First”

    Brooklyn’s alternative rock band Superbloom returns to the stage with their newest rock single “Head First.” Along with this release, the band is getting ready for their upcoming release Life’s A Blur, out on June 8th with an EP release show at Brooklyn Made on June 10th. 

    Feverish and raw, and with an instantly memorable punch, Brooklyn’s latest rock phenomenon is a group of four guys making the songs that they want to hear. That means searing, overdriven guitars and thrashing drums; heavy, hearty riffs full of fire and flavor; and impassioned, driving vocal melodies that get stuck in your head for weeks on end. 

    Behind the out-of-world sound is Dave Hoon (vocals/guitars), Tim Choate (guitars), Brian DiMeglio (bass) and Matteo Dix (drums). Having played in bands for their whole lives while pursuing full-time careers, they decided to form the infectious Superbloom in 2018. 

    With no room for bluffs or half-hearted attempts, Superbloom introduced themselves with 2020’s “Level Head,” followed the next year by their 12-track debut album Pollen. This release represents Superbloom’s early era of self-discovery. 

    Brooklyn’s alternative rock band Superbloom returns to the stage with their debuting new single “Head First.”

    Superbloom’s newest upcoming EP Life’s a Blur is music you can feel in your gut. A conscious progression from Pollen, its songs have a harder edge and an undeniable, ever-present weight. 

    Brooklyn’s alternative rock band Superbloom returns to the stage with their debuting new single “Head First.”

    They reach greater depths of sound through dynamic, varied songs and interludes that range from ethereal to manic, all while retaining those signature hooks, dreamy tones, and infectious bouncy rhythms that made their debut so irresistible. These new songs showcase an expansion into new sonic dimensions and dynamics as is evident on the new single “Head First.” 

    As a hard-hitting band with an unapologetic sound, Superbloom is a success story to never give up on your dreams, and they have a lot more in store as they step into a bold new era. “I’d be lying if I said we planned to throw away the playbook for the EP, but I’m glad we did, because everything cool and unfamiliar mushroomed from there — on and off stage,” Dave Hoon says. “Pollen is in the rearview and I’m hungry for what’s next.” 

    Tickets for the album release show are available here. 

    Listen to “Head First” by clicking the link here. 

    For more music by Superbloom, click the link here. 

  • Michael Ian Cummings of Skaters Announces Debut Solo EP, Releases Single “Contemporary Me”

    Infamous lead singer/songwriter of NYC’s Skaters, Michael Ian Cummings, has just announced his debut solo EP Oldest Troubles, out May 26th. To tease the upcoming release, he has decided to release a single from the album titled “Contemporary Me.”

    Michael Ian Cummings (SKATERS) Announces Debut Solo EP & Releases Single "Contemporary Me"

    10 short years have passed since Skaters’ formation in Lower East Side Manhattan. Within months of forming and a self-released EP, the band was signed to Warner Brothers Records. They toured around the world, had global critical acclaim from NME to the New York Times. And two years later, they released their debut album, self-released their sophomore album Rock n Roll Bye Bye independently, and then disappeared. 

    Michael Ian Cummings (SKATERS) Announces Debut Solo EP & Releases Single "Contemporary Me"

    It was a whirlwind ride for the band that came at one of the most difficult transitions in the music industry, the exact time digital downloads plummeted, and streaming had not yet reached the masses. Skaters were caught in the shuffle, and broke up.

    Now, after years of reevaluation and new inspiration, working an array of day jobs and night jobs for that matter, Michael Ian Cummings has rediscovered his muse. He has something special to show for the struggle, returning just a bit wiser with the debut solo EP titled Oldest Troubles. 

    “There are things in everyone’s life that will haunt them forever,” he writes of the EP’s title track. “Whether it stems from internal or external influences from our past that have marred, mamed, and influenced the way we handle life. No matter how far we try to run from them they always find us. This song is about welcoming those relentless “troubles” in, confronting them, and beginning to make yourself stronger. Or, at the very least, learning to live with them.” 

    “I love having autonomy over how and when I release music. Making decisions and moving on,” Cummings continued. “Reminds me of when I was a teenager. Just make things because they are worth making. Move forward and try not to look back too much.” 

    To accompany his new release, Michael Ian Cummings will perform at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn on May 31 (7:00 PM).  

    To listen to “Contemporary Me,” click the link here. 

    Tickets and more information about the show can be found HERE. 

  • Josh Lumsden Releases Energetic Debut EP “SCION i”

    Independent DIY pop artist and acclaimed NYC-based producer Josh Lumsden has just released his debut EP SCION i just in time for Pride Month. The album features many dramatic hit songs accompanied by a handful of LGBTQIA icons. 

    Josh Lumsden Releases Energetic Debut EP “SCION i" May 19th

    For instance, the album starts off strong by introducing Rupaul’s Drag Race Winner Yvie Oddly on first single, “Energy,” multi-dimensional trans icon Cottontail makes their mark on second single, “Holiday,”  and Australian pop-sensation Brendan Maclean croons on “Drowning.” 

    Josh Lumsden Releases Energetic Debut EP “SCION i" May 19th

    The remaining tracks of the EP mark a close to its collaborative first half, and a start of its visual-album experience. “Right Here,” an industrial house track that takes you right into a Brooklyn warehouse rave was accompanied by a music video that centered around high-fashion by up & coming designers SIKK Designs & SKNDLSS.  

    Josh Lumsden Releases Energetic Debut EP “SCION i" May 19th

    The song “Wanna Have Fun” is a Pop/R&B turned Techno earworm features a futuristic AI-infused music video making a statement on the emergence of AI generated art. The final single, “Waiting,” is a downcast pop dream that turns violent, featuring melodic vocals and infectious harmonies. The music video for “Waiting” is currently in production and will be released in the coming weeks.  

    Born and raised in Austin, Texas, the classically trained musician and self-taught producer Josh reins as NYC’s “Independent DIY pop artist” (Kaltblut Magazine). Thus, for being the sole producer of their entire discography, director and editor of their music videos, and graphic designer of album and singles artwork.

    “The ability to produce my own music came from not knowing anyone who made beats, along with my innate apprehensiveness to bother anyone,” recalls Josh. “Being able to create things on my own and not rely on anyone is not only practical, but liberating.” Josh cites their biggest musical influences, as fellow self-producing artists like Grimes and Rosalia, for giving him the drive to continue doing things his own way and on his own terms.  

    To listen to SCION i, click the link here. 

    For more by Josh Lumsden, click the link here.