NEW YORK, NY (June 22nd, 2018)– Today, New York-based vocalist and songwriterBria Leemakes her debut with her song, “Purple Clouds”—listen and sharehere.
Backed by a fuzzed-out cackle of an old school phonograph,Bria Lee intoxicates and intrigues on her debut single, “Purple Clouds.” A puff of smoky soul strained through glitchy beats, her voice immediately seduces on confessions,“The liquor it keeps taking over” and“Lately, I be gettin’ so high I feel like a pilot.”
Of the track, Bria Lee says, “With ‘Purple Clouds,’ I tried to take my listeners to the place that I go when I’m writing and recording music, sort of like going to another planet. This song is special to me because it evokes the outer-body experience that I have when I’m making music that I love.” LISTEN TO “PURPLE CLOUDS”HERE BRIA LEE:FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM
ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Aminé, Black Sabbath, DNCE, Florence + the Machine, Gotye, Hailee Steinfeld, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Jordan Smith, Julia Michaels, Keith Richards, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Marian Hill, Of Monsters and Men, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers, Towkio), Boominati Worldwide (Metro Boomin), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Casablanca Records (Giorgio Moroder, KUNGS, Tïesto), Cash Money (Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj), Hollywood Records (Sofia Carson, Zendaya), Lava Records (Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), XO (Belly, The Weeknd), Roc Nation (Jaden Smith, Justine Skye, The Dream), among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift), and Universal Music Latin Entertainment (Luis Fonsi, J Balvin). In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey, SING), Fox TV (Lee Daniels’ STAR), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises.
“Sometimes it’s easy to feel bullied by the world. Not feeling good enough or living up to everyone’s expectations.” Maty comments about the message behind the new single, “Forget that, I’m going to embrace who I am, and where I am, and trust my journey. If you feel like you don’t fit in come sit with me.”
Originally hailing from Corinth, Mississippi and currently based in Los Angeles, Maty Noyes has driven smashes across the spectrum of genres. Discovered by music manager Phoenix Stone [Backstreet Boys, Este Haim, Danielle Haim], she made her buzzworthy introduction as the featured vocalist on “Angel”—the closing track from The Weeknd’s GRAMMY® Award-winning, chart-dominating triple-platinum epic Beauty Behind The Madness. On the heels of that success, she wrote and featured on Kygo’s RIAA gold-certified international smash single “Stay,” which reached #1 on Billboard’s Dance Airplays Chart, #2 on the iTunes US Dance Chart, and #8 on Spotify’s Global Top 50 Chart with over 445M streams to date. She also joined Kygo’s SOLD OUT in addition to delivering key performances at the 2015 VH1 Live In The Vineyard showcase and the 2015 Nobel Peace Prize Concert.
Maty Noyes’ debut single “In My Mind”, was featured on her critically acclaimed EP NOYES Complaint. The song quickly became a Spotify mainstay and has amassed over 100 million streams. The successful debut was followed by additional hits “London” and “Say It To My Face”, which the New York Times described as “A calm, mature, post-electronic-dance-music anthem.” Now preparing a brand new EP later this year, “Spiraling Down” sets the stage for more music to come.
Lava Records was founded in 1995 by Jason Flom in partnership with Atlantic Records. In 2009, Flom reclaimed the Lava imprint and entered into a partnership with UMG’s Republic Records for new signings. The label is now home to multi-platinum, award-winning superstars Jessie J, Lorde and Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as emerging stars including Greta Van Fleet, Maty Noyes and Stanaj.
ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Aminé, Black Sabbath, DNCE, Florence + the Machine, Gotye, Hailee Steinfeld, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Jordan Smith, Julia Michaels, Keith Richards, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Marian Hill, Of Monsters and Men, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers, Towkio), Boominati Worldwide (Metro Boomin), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Casablanca Records (Giorgio Moroder, KUNGS, Tïesto), Cash Money (Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj), Hollywood Records (Sofia Carson, Zendaya), Lava Records (Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), XO (Belly, The Weeknd), Roc Nation (Jaden Smith, Justine Skye, The Dream), among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift), and Universal Music Latin Entertainment (Luis Fonsi, J Balvin). In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey, SING), Fox TV (Lee Daniels’ STAR), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises.
JADEN SMITH RELEASES OFFICIAL VIDEO FOR “GHOST” FT. CHRISTIAN RICH
Watch the video for “GHOST” HERE!
“Jaden Smith goes on a Tokyo adventure… makes sure to leave a lasting sartorial impression.” -FADER
NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 21, 2018) – Multi-talented visionary JADEN SMITH just released the official music video for his latest single “GHOST” which features Christian Rich. The video, which finds Jaden and a group of his friends going on a Tokyo adventure, premiered today via FADER.
This year’s venue will feature 500+ vendors, live panels, podcasts, skateparks and food trucks. Top level sponsors include: Beats by Dre, Remy Martin, Herschel, Champion, Levi’s, G Shock, New Balance, The Hundreds, Dickies, Mountain Dew.
360 Magazine will be conducting a social giveaway for a pair of GA tickets. To enter, just follow @Agenda on Instagram and comment #360Magazine and #AgendaFestival. Winners wil be announced Tuesday, June 26th. They can collect their passes under their names with proof of ID at WILL CALL.
(June 21, 2018 — Los Angeles, CA) The accolades keep rolling in for singer-songwriter Ella Mai (10 Summers/Interscope Records), whose single “Boo’d Up” is now RIAA certified platinum. Produced by Mustard, the infectious R&B jam has crept up the charts, quietly catapulting into the Top 10 of Billboard’s prestigious Hot 100 while also peaking at #1 on Urban Radio. The song and accompanying music video is currently #1 on YouTube’s US Top song and music video charts, totaling over 88 million views.
The single’s chart-topping success has earned Ella Mai attention from several major platforms. The half Jamaican-half Irish songstress will grace the BET Experience Main Stage on June 22 before joining a star-studded lineup of performers at the 2018 BET Awards on June 24. This is a major accomplishment for the artist who recently made her television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!; re-airing Monday, June 25. As a treat to fans everywhere, Ella Mai will be kicking off her sold out Boo’d Up tour on August 6 in Dallas, Texas.
Singer Will Perform At The 2018 BET Awards On Sunday June 24
Seafood lovers can chow down on Florida’s clawless lobster during the annual Key West Lobsterfest Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 9-12, featuring temptations ranging from a lobster boil to a lively street fair starring the tasty crustacean.
Now in its 22nd year, the festival celebrates the bounty of the Florida Keys lobster season that opens Aug. 6.
Famous for its sweet and tender meat, the Keys’ spiny lobster often is served steamed with drawn butter, paired with a seasoned stuffing or in innovative dishes conceived by local chefs.
Festival events are to kick off at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, when lobster aficionados can gather for a traditional lobster boil at The Roof, 201 William St. at the Waterfront Brewery. As well as lobster, plates are to be piled high with shrimp, andouille sausage, crawfish, corn on the cob and new potatoes. Other attractions include live entertainment and libation specials. Reservations are strongly suggested.
Friday’s schedule features a “Reef & Ritas” catamaran sail and snorkel trip beginning at 1 p.m., plus a lively nighttime Duval Crawl with stops at establishments in Key West’s popular downtown and harbor areas.
The festival’s anticipated highlight is the Key West Lobsterfest Street Fair in the 100 through 500 blocks of Duval Street. From noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, seafood fans can sample local chefs’ and restaurants’ lobster specialties from tempting appetizers to full dinners. Offerings feature fresh crustaceans caught by Florida Keys fishermen.
A free outdoor concert is slated for 1-10:30 p.m. with Alphonse, Cool Breeze and The DurtBags performing from a stage at the intersection of Duval and Greene streets.
Other street fair attractions include art, crafts and merchandise from a wide variety of vendors.
Lobsterfest is to end Sunday, Aug. 12, with a lobster brunch buffet at First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery, 301 Whitehead St. Reservations are suggested.
This season, Chamilia, a Swarovski Company, announced the introduction of an expanded stud earring program with 14 new styles that complement motifs in several of the brand’s collections. The entire Chamilia line is made from sterling silver or 14 karat gold and features genuine Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski Zirconia. The brand follows strict Swarovski Group guidelines for quality and aesthetic standards.
“We’re here to help a woman tell a story that’s hers alone through her jewelry,” said Kristin Coaker, Head of Merchandising and Brand Communicationsfor Chamilia. “Stud earrings are an area of expansion right now due to increased demand in the category. We are seeing constellation piercings, in particular, as a growing trend. Chamilia stud earrings are collectible, affordable, and last a lifetime. The classic motifs in this collection are truly timeless, as are the materials the earrings are crafted in.”
Pricing for the new earrings from Chamilia ranges from MSRP $30 U.S. to $65 U.S. New earrings in the Collection include:
Chamilia Sparkling Shell Stud Earrings—Sterling Silver and Frosty Mint Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $45 U.S.).
Chamilia Floral Stud Earrings—Sterling Silver and Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $40 U.S.).
Chamilia Bow Stud Earrings—Sterling Silver and Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $65 U.S.).
Chamilia 5MM Tiara Stud Earrings—Sterling Silver and Fancy Purple, Fancy Blue or Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $50 U.S.).
Chamilia Paisley Pavé Stud Earrings, Rainbow—Sterling Silver and Multicolor Swarovski Pure Brilliance Zirconia (MSRP $60 U.S.).
The new stud earrings from Chamilia will be available at retail on September 4, 2018, and will be sold at select Chamilia retail partners worldwide and on the Chamilia website. For more information about Chamilia, go to www.chamilia.com.
About Chamilia
Based in Cranston, RI, Chamilia is an American company that was established in 2002. Since its purchase in 2013, it has been a member of Swarovski, a world leader in quality and innovation. Each of the more than 400 exclusive charms and wide selection of fine jewelry available from the brand are made from .925 sterling silver or 14 karat gold and feature genuine Swarovski Crystals or Zirconia, or Italian Murano Glass. The brand follows strict Swarovski guidelines for quality and aesthetic excellence. For more information, please go to www.chamilia.com.
About Swarovski
Swarovski delivers a diverse product portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship and creativity. Founded in 1895 in Austria, Swarovski Crystal Business designs, manufactures and markets crystals, natural and created gemstones, finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. The company’s film division, Swarovski Entertainment, produces artistically accomplished feature films with global box-office appeal. The Swarovski Foundation was set up to honor the philanthropic spirit of the company by supporting creativity and culture, promoting wellbeing and conserving natural resources. Now run by the fifth generation of family members, Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach, with over 2,350 stores in about 170 countries and more than 25,000 employees
“Welshly Arms blend soul and gospel with rock in a powerful mix that lends a soaring quality to their music.” –PopMatters
“Combining a gospel choir with the most scorching hook, ‘Sanctuary’ is instantly one of the most soulful anthems of the decade.”– Baeble
“Welshly Arms’ epic ‘Down To The River’ is a cathartic confrontation full of fire, exploding with unforgettable rock/soul glory.” –Atwood Magazine
“Blending genres, the group has cooked up a unique feast of rock, pop, and gospel-blues.”–Ones To Watch
“…Welshly Arms take their fiery blend of blues and garage rock and imbue it with modern sensibilities, creating a larger-than-life, unflappable anthem of self-empowerment.” – Indie Shuffle
NEW YORK, NY (June 21st, 2018)– Cleveland-based, blues and gospel-influenced Alternative bandWelshly Armsdebuts the video for their single, “Sanctuary,” today—watch and sharehere. The video exclusively premieres onBillboard, who hails the song as an “earnest, dramatically arranged track.” It was directed by Los Angeles-based director Dan Henry and shot in the desert near Acton, CA.
Of the video, frontman Sam Getz says, “We wrote ‘Sanctuary’ about finding your peace and safe place in someone you love and being that comfort for someone else. The video has a feeling of uncertainty and discomfort with the ominous light following everyone around, but in the end they’re able to turn it around and return to their peace. It represents the craziness of the world we are living in right now and how important it is that we all find our sanctuary.”
In addition to supporting Thirty Seconds To Mars on tour and performing at various festivals this summer, Welshly Arms will embark on their first-ever full-length North American tour this fall. Stops include Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, NY, Union Stage in Washington, DC, The Foundry at Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA, Exit/In in Nashville, TN and more. See the full list of dates below. Tickets are available now viaWelshlyArms.com.
“Sanctuary” is taken from Welshly Arms’ debut album,No Place Is Home, out now viaRepublic Records.No Place Is Homealso features previously-released singles, “Down To The River” and “Indestructible.”
Since 2013, Welshly Arms have canvased nearly every corner of the globe spurned along by a bevy of seismic and show-stopping songs. Their 2017 EP,Legendary, boasted the ubiquitous title track, “Legendary.” To date, it has earned gold certifications in Germany and Switzerland, cracked over 51 million Spotify streams in under two years, received 1.5 million Shazams and soared to Top 15 at Alternative Radio. Meanwhile, the group’s tracks have piped through campaigns for Miller, Hulu, NFL, Indian Motorcycles and Beck’s Beer, while “Hold On I’m Coming” roared over the trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s Academy Award-winningThe Hateful Eight. Additionally, they lit up the stage atJimmy Kimmel Live!and earned praise fromBillboard, Paste, PopMatters, Indie Shuffle, Baeble, Ones To Watch, Cleveland.com and more.
WATCH THE “SANCTUARY” VIDEOHERE LISTEN TONO PLACE IS HOMEHERE
ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Aminé, Black Sabbath, DNCE, Florence + the Machine, Gotye, Hailee Steinfeld, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Jordan Smith, Julia Michaels, Keith Richards, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Marian Hill, Of Monsters and Men, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers, Towkio), Boominati Worldwide (Metro Boomin), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Casablanca Records (Giorgio Moroder, KUNGS, Tïesto), Cash Money (Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj), Hollywood Records (Sofia Carson, Zendaya), Lava Records (Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), XO (Belly, The Weeknd), Roc Nation (Jaden Smith, Justine Skye, The Dream), among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift), and Universal Music Latin Entertainment (Luis Fonsi, J Balvin). In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey, SING), Fox TV (Lee Daniels’ STAR), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises.
NEW YORK, NY-Summer is finally underway now thatMondo Cozmohas returned with brand new music… The critically acclaimed Philly-born and Los Angeles-based mohawked rock ‘n’ roll prophet will release his newYour MotherfuckerEP on June 29 viaRepublic Records.
The EP follows up Mondo Cozmo’s critically acclaimed 2017 full-length debut,Plastic Soul—which housed the hits“Shine,” “Hold On To Me,”and“Automatic.”It saw him perform across the country to sold out shows and even made his television debut onJimmy Kimmel Live!.
The four-track EP shows an elevated sound for Mondo Cozmo.“Tonight Tonight”(produced by John Hill (Portugal The Man), kicks off with rustling guitar that pick up into an infectious percussion. Soon, his voice takes hold, spinning a cinematic scene about“city boy blues”and“suicide queens”before the festival-ready chant,“Tonight, tonight, tonight.”Elsewhere on the EP,“Your Motherfucker”sounds like the bastard child of LCD Soundsystem and Jeff Buckley, marrying glitchy dancefloor beats and evocative lyricism. That’s just the half of it though. Check out the full tracklisting below!
Your MotherfuckerEPcomes right in the middle of his tour with Vance Joy. The sold-out dates have run across the country and continue into mid-July- see full tour dates atwww.mondocozmo.com/tour
With this new music and a ton of touring,Mondo Cozmois back motherfuckers…
TRACKLISTING:
Your Motherfucker
Tonight Tonight
Hey Stephen
Sold
Mondo Cozmo
A disciple of Eddie Vedder, Bruce Springsteen, and The Verve, thus the Philadelphia-born, Los Angeles-based Mohawk-ed and tattooed troubadourMondo Cozmowas born. Think Dylan fronting Oasis with Beck making the beats.Mondo Cozmotook over the rock world with his debut album Plastic Soul, which featured his #1 song “Shine.” He made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performed at (almost) EVERY single music festival last summer, toured with Bastille, opened for MUSE (to a crowd of over 10,000) and with Spoon. From the music industry to Hollywood – everyone has become a fan of Mondo Cozmo: Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons crashed his stage in Las Vegas and the two of them did a cover of “Bittersweet Symphony” together, and his music videos have starred actresses Anna Faris(“Hold On To Me”),and Paz de La Huerta“Higher”. He was named top festival performer at Governors Ball (Consequence of Sound & Billboard), Bonnaroo (Entertainment Weekly), Boston Calling (Boston Music), Shakey Knees (Atlanta Music Guide), Forecastle Festival (Courier- Journal), Austin City Limits (Consequence of Sound) and Summerfest (Milwaukee Journal- Sentinal). In response to last year’s shootings in Las Vegas he penned“The Ballad of Vegas”a moving song discussing the heartbreak of the recent violence across the country- ListenHere.In addition, he was recently selected to speak at Grammy’s on the Hill in support of the Music Modernization Act where he spoke to Congressmen and women. Be ready for more Mondo Cozmo music in 2018.
ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS
A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Aminé, Black Sabbath, DNCE, Florence + the Machine, Gotye, Hailee Steinfeld, James Blake, James Bay, John Mellencamp, Jordan Smith, Julia Michaels, Keith Richards, Kid Cudi, Liam Payne, Marian Hill, Of Monsters and Men, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings (The Avett Brothers, Towkio), Boominati Worldwide (Metro Boomin), Brushfire (Jack Johnson), Casablanca Records (Giorgio Moroder, KUNGS, Tïesto), Cash Money (Drake, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj), Hollywood Records (Sofia Carson, Zendaya), Lava Records (Greta Van Fleet, Jessie J, Lorde), Monkeywrench (Pearl Jam), XO (Belly, The Weeknd), Roc Nation (Jaden Smith, Justine Skye, The Dream), among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with country powerhouse Big Machine Records (Taylor Swift), and Universal Music Latin Entertainment (Luis Fonsi, J Balvin). In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey, SING), Fox TV (Lee Daniels’ STAR), and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises.
Last Night James Bay Opened for The Rolling Stones at London’s Twickenham Stadium.
After warming up the crowd with his own killer set, The Rolling Stones invited James onstage to perform “Beast of Burden.” James and Sir Mick Jagger took turns on lead vocals for a killer duet.