Haunting and introspective, Atoosa Grey’s “Storms,” the third single off of her first upcoming album in over a decade, and the song is based on an interesting concept. 

Written on the piano and accompanied by a small ensemble, “Storms”aims to confront the past by reminiscing on the events that played out, while currently in the aftermath of the storm. “These songs detail the way the dark can transform, heal, and toughen us; and ultimately how struggle can be a source of much richness in our lives” Atoosa states, “In telling the truth, these songs gave me hope and freedom”. 

“There is light at the end of the tunnel, but sometimes the real enlightenment comes from ruminating in the shadows”. This is the main theme that Atoosa explores throughout her upcoming album and currently released singles: “Dear Darkness”, “It Takes Time”, and more recently released, “Storms”. 

The NYC based poet-songwriter Atoosa Grey, has to date released four albums, a chapbook (a paper-cover booklet containing poems), and has had her poetry published in print and online journals. Having been on a hiatus for the past decade, Atoosa is back, better than ever, and cannot wait to release her upcoming album “Dear Darkness”. 

Remember Nelly’s hit song “Hot in Herre” from 2002? (Of course you do). The woman singing that breathy, catchy chorus was hip-hop artist Dani Stevenson, and now she’s back with a single of her own called “Love Me,” the follow up to her end of 2020 release, “Sugar Honey Ice Tea ft. Shya L’Amour.” 

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Dani Stevenson (formerly known as Dani Love) says, “‘Sugar Honey Ice Tea’ is about the people who always have something to say with the intent to bring other people down. The song says, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all!”In addition to the GRAMMY-winning Nelly collaboration, Dani has also worked with Missy Elliott and Pharrell Williams, and she featured on Nappy Roots’ “Headz Up”. Her song “Yo Yo Yo” appeared in the Vin Diese’s film XXX. Dani Stevenson combines her Atlanta-born, Southern roots with her upbringing in Harlem, NYC into a wide range of influences to pull from. “Love Me” is the second single from her forthcoming album Abandoned. Stay tuned for more!

Toronto-based singer songwriter, Sia Shells, rhymes about the everyday magic we find through relationships, self love, reflection and dreams. Her emotive contralto vocals juxtaposed against upbeat dream pop sounds instantly transport you to another world.

On the brand new track, “Magic Girl,” Sia Shells collaborates with fellow Toronto multi-genre artist, Ekelle to create a mantra for self-love; a catchy affirmation you can dance to but also walk away from feeling inspired and motivated to achieve your dreams.

The Stars of Disaster started playing together in February 2019, in Pittsburgh, but the songs started coming in 2014. Anthony Schiappa had made a go of it as an airline baggage handler in upstate New York, an academic in NYC, and an exile in Scandinavia. After returning to his Steubenville, OH, basement, trying to stave off the terrors of clock-punching and memory, he rediscovered his childhood love of making loud music.

The Stars of Disaster’s new single, “Hey Dorkmeyer,” slips back and forth between a child’s view and an adult looking back on a childhood friend. It paints an honest picture of the past: sympathetic where it was warranted, unflinching and harsh where it was warranted. The vulnerable lyrics have been paired with stripped back production.

Electric Religious is the project of Edmonton-based Métis singer-songwriter, Brandon Baker. Electric Religious’ debut album, Yeah, Yeah, No (2018) featured the single “Revolution,” which achieved a coveted spot in the CBC Searchlight Top 100 in 2019, and spent multiple weeks at #1 on the Indigenous Music Countdown.

Electric Religious is now following up with a new single, “Catherine,” which exemplifies Baker’s guitar-driven music, full of inspiration and hope. Lyrically the song was inspired by Leonard Cohen’s novel, Beautiful Losers, which is about a fictional character’s obsession with a historical woman, Catherine Tekawitha. 

Influenced by artists such as Sleaford Mods, Dry Cleaning, Fontaines D.C., Shopping, Viagra Boys and Bodega to name a few, the group brings to life a unique vision and sound that is strongly their own. 
Thematically your ears will find some parallels between the group and seasoned acts such as the Beastie Boys and Cake. Tonally, they will remind you of more contemporary bands like Bodega, Beastie Boys and Viagra Boys. Career Boy’s sound is driving and sweaty; imagine yourself in a mosh pit on a tiny venue in the Lower East Side of Manhattan with the adrenaline rush of a late Friday night. Their music is both self-aware and light-hearted bringing in the best of both worlds. 

When it comes to the lyrical inspiration for their songs, it’s often based on their rejection of what they see as the “traditional job-oriented approach to life” that the modern-day U.S. prescribes. Overall their musical philosophy is grounded in the belief that less is more. “The songs are written with a focus on drums and bass with guitar coming in mostly as an accent. The goal of the instrumentation is to take traditional rock tropes (guitar riffs, excessive soloing, etc.) and either remove them completely or use them ironically, usually to underline a thematic or lyrical point within the song,” shares the group.

Career Boy’s sound came about because the group wanted to express specific feelings about society and the way they were living their lives. This goal helped to form their instrumentation and songwriting. From there they were able to really hone in on what they wanted their music to sound like….and you’ll be eager to hear more.

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