Video Voyageur: 3Qs with Commas

Commas is an artist from Nashville, TN.  As a 90s baby raised in the south, he has long developed a penchant for consuming the imagery around him and his fellow peers, and been able to spit this back out on a canvas that is intriguing and melodic–his melodies stick out amongst the music. Jumping into the scene with BZRK in 2016, he honed his skills while collaborating with this collective. Sharing with us the epic video for the release of “MMM” it showcases the true vibe and essence of Commas a whole. The video was filmed, directed, and edited by All3y3z, Calla McGinty, and THiRD i MEDiA and is taken from the EP “thx bby.” Commas stopped by for a special edition of Video Voyageur which you can dive into below!

Tell us the story of this song, why did you choose to visualize this song specifically? 

I feel like this song is about as inspirational as I’ve gotten on a track in a long time, and I thought this one was the best choice for the visual because of that. Being named after the richest man who ever lived, the song is about striving to get the most, to be the best, ya know the literal GOAT. It’s not
necessarily about chasing monetary wealth but if that’s your goal and this song pushes you to continue that chase, then I’m happy. That being said, the song is more for me than anybody, but if I can share and help someone else then I will.

What was the inspiration behind this video(visuals, storyline, etc.)? 

I knew from my first consideration for the video, I wanted to do a loose adaptation of the story of Robin Hood.  I did not, however, want it to strictly steal-from-rich-give-to-poor though.  I thought steal-from-rich-give-to-everybody-else was a more accurate representation of my beliefs. Cuz “MMM” is for everyone.

What was the process of making this video?

Being my first music video, it was a lot of work. Worth it of course, but I’m not gonna lie and say it didn’t test me.  I linked with Alex of THRiD i MEDiA a couple times via phone and in person to explain the concept and nail down a storyline and then filming took about 12 hours across two days. I casted and produced the whole thing, ya know setting call times, communicating with all of the actors, location scouting, etc.  And Alex, with the help of Calla McGinty shot, directed, and edited

Bo Baskoro Unveils Bold New EP “Wildfire” Out Today

Today, Pacific Northwest electro-pop artist Bo Baskoro has released his EP ‘Wildfire’ on all platforms. It was exclusively premiered by Rolling Stone India. Co-produced by Justin Able, ‘Wildfire’ is an energetic and emotional journey highlighted with elaborate electronic production, earnest lyrics, and incredibly catchy melodies. In the single “The Color Blue” Baskoro flexes his sensitivity with an action-packed panoramic production, aptly dubbed “widescreen pop-music.” His flair for dramatics comes through in the epic songwriting and arrangement that composes ‘Wildfire’ and sets an unforgettable scene for this rising talent. 

Baskoro was put on the industry’s map during his recovery from a tumor and labrum tear surgery, when international brand Maxwell House® commissioned a mini documentary of Bo’s experience, and his artistic drive amidst his health trials. Bo was flown to Los Angeles to meet producer Harvey Mason Jr. (president of The Recording Academy, credits include Aretha Franklin, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson and Tori Kelly) and had one of his singles (“High”) produced for a Maxwell House® marketing campaign. Baskoro is now featured as one of the faces of MAX by Maxwell House®, appearing in Ads all over YouTube, Instagram, Spotify and all other platforms.)

Bo Baskoro, a passionate alt/pop artist from the Pacific Northwest, is known for its percussive ear candy, honest lyrics and energizing production. Exuding an air of nostalgia, he has worked closely with co-producer Justin Able to create a captivating and cinematic sound. Baskoro has garnered praise from major publications such as Atwood Magazine and Prelude Press. His most popular song “High (Keep Up)” released in 2017, has accumulated nearly 2 million streams on Spotify. The singer has played with notable talents like Tessa Violet and Alison Sudol of A Fine Frenzy. 

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Grammy-Nominated Morgan Page Releases “Sweet Illusion” Featuring Maggie Szabo

GRAMMY-nominated DJ Morgan Page releases his latest single “Sweet Illusion” today, November. 5, featuring Maggie Szabo and co-written by Ellis Miah and Brandon DeLyzer. The energetic, electronic dance jam frames escapism in a positive light and highlights the beauty of finding distractions from everyday stress. Empowering and hopeful, the track has all of the elements of a hit. Page’s production resonates with retro wurlitzer moments, a hypnotic groove, soulful power vocals from Szabo and effortless, vibey hooks. “Sweet Illusion” will be released via Armada Music. 


“Sweet Illusion is totally different from my usual work – it’s much deeper and funkier. I played live bass, guitar, and Wurlitzer on it to give it more of a vibe than my usual stacks of synths. Maggie and Ellis did such a great job on the vocals, and all the elements just lined up perfectly.” – MORGAN PAGE

Page has racked up hundreds of millions of plays, and charted multiple Billboard, Beatport and US Dance Radio #1s. Having broken through more than a decade ago, on the forefront of the explosion of dance music in NorthAmerica, Page has built a massive live following. Touring consistently throughout the years, Page has performed at major festivals across the world, including Coachella, EDC, Electric Zoo, Burning Man, and UltraMusic Festival, as well as countless shows in the world’s top hard ticket venues and clubs. He currently tours nearly year-round and holds a Las Vegas residency at the newly-opened Elia Beach Club. The long-term Vegas resident DJ has previously held a four-year residency at Light & Daylight and prior to that, a three-year residency at the Wynn.

Hailing from Canada but currently based in Los Angeles, Maggie Szabo has released a series of high-profile singles, remixes and EPs that have put her on the map as a 2021 artist to watch. Maggie has been making waves on prominent Spotify playlists including New Music Friday, Mint, Cardio, Best New Pop, Fresh Dance Pop, Gym Workout Motivation, New Music Friday Switzerland, New Music Friday Deutschland and many more. This pop-songstress has quickly become one of the most sought after songwriter/vocalists for DJs and notable film and TV placements for networks like E!, Disney, NBC, Netflix. Notable press includes Rolling Stone India, CelebMix, The Advocate, Billboard, Popdust, Huffington Post, Ryan Seacrest, Perez Hilton, EARMILK and many more. Her hit “My Oh My” is currently Stingray Radio’s Trending Track and is #30 on the Canada Hot AC Chart. 

More about Morgan Page: Website​ -​​ ​Instagram​ -​ ​Youtube​ -​ ​Spotify – Facebook​ ​-​ ​Twitter​ 

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SHEAL Delivers Sophomore Album “Courage Again”

With roots in a musical household in Halifax, Nova Scotia, SHEAL picked up piano, guitar, and violin as a child, before finding her call to songwriting at age seventeen. 

She started committing more to her craft throughout her twenties, writing alongside friends and musicians on the East Coast. Following a move to Toronto in 2016, she released her debut EP and is now set to release her sophomore album, Courage Again, in January 2022.

The album’s first single, a stripped back piano and guitar led piece of introspection, is “Dark.” SHEAL wrote the track when she was feeling a lot of resentment towards someone and was beginning to realize that all the negative energy she had towards them was actually harming her more than anyone else.

shn shn Delivers the Goods with Latest EP

Queer, Black electronic producer, singer-songwriter and creator shn shn’s upcoming EP e.strange.d is about being untethered and the full gamut of emotions that encompasses (the strangeness, liberation and the fear of the unknown). Released on October 22nd, e.strange.d sounds like otherworldly electronic soundscapes, layered guitar riffs, pulsing percussion, spoken word poetry and stacked harmonies from shn shn’s lush, folksy voice.

FELLY RIDES IN THE BACK OF A MAYBACH IN NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR YOUNG FEL 2 SINGLE “MIDNIGHT”

Following his signing with 300 Entertainment and the release of his highly-anticipated album Young Fel 2 last Friday, trailblazing rapper, singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer Felly, popularly known for singles like the soulful “Heartstrings” with Carlos Santana and swagger-filled “Cheap Cheap” featuring Jack Harlow, has released the music video for album single “Midnight,” available now on YouTube.

The visual for his album track “Midnight” comes just one week after the album release and announcement of his signing with 300 Entertainment, one of the largest independent record labels in the world and home to Megan Thee Stallion, Young Thug, Gunna and many more. Coinciding with his description of Young Fel 2 as “a nighttime album, one you listen to driving at night” and the song’s dark theme, the official music video fittingly takes place in the backseat of a black Maybach while Felly and his friend get driven around at night. The song showcases Felly’s signature creative rap flows and supreme lyricism over a subdued, hypnotic beat.
The album’s first two singles are irresistibly energetic, guitar-infused hip-hop songs, “Still Young” and “Pot Of Gold,” whereas its third single “Bones” is more indie-leaning. Overall, Young Fel 2 features Felly’s experimental blend of traditional rap, indie rock, and soul; revisiting his rap roots with the original EP’s childlike and playful nature, but with a new-age mindset paired with darker tones that align with the album’s release during his favorite month of the year – October.

Young Fel 2 consists of fourteen masterfully-crafted songs that showcase a culmination of Felly’s signature creative rap flow, supreme lyricism, diverse and unforgettable production, and beaming energy, while also clearly displaying evolved songwriting and growth as an artist. The project and its production have influences from a variety of genres and evoke a spectrum of feelings, beginning with the laidback and vibey focus track, “Fresh Water.” Other standout songs of the project include the upbeat and infectious hip-hop track “Fire Out Back,” the slower-paced and folk-influenced “Open Door,” and the deeply personal final song “Black Van.”