The Cab

               

THE CAB unveiled their new Lock Me Up EP last Tuesday. The EP shot straight to the #2 spot on the iTunes Pop Chart and landed in the Top 5 overall iTunes Music Chart. Flaunting a bombastic rock 'n' roll energy and succinct R&B bounce, it's easy to fall into the embrace of "Lock Me Up". At the heart of the song, there's a giant anthem hook that’s contagious for any music lover to sing along. Check out the lyric video below to make sure you’re singing it right!

Breen

         

Breen has a RnB/electronic pop sound. Londoner Matt Lamb produces songs that can be compared to The Weekend, Joel Compass, and a bit like Miguel. In 2013, he released 'Twisted' and 'Say What You Want' on Soundcloud that quickly caught music lovers, bloggers ears. Breen is set to release his debut single ‘Say What You Want’ via POP unLTD on May 11^th. This summer you can expect to see him performing festivals like the Great Escape Music Festival (SOLD OUT); which has artists like Example, Bear Hands, Albert Hammond, Jr., and Charli XCX to name a few. ‘Say What You Want’ will be available as a digital download from May 11^th before the release of a new EP in June. I recommend putting on your nicest headphones and listen to 'Say What You Want' nice and loud.

STROMAE

         

Stromae is a European hip-hop and dance music trailblazer, known for his kinetic and thought provoking live act. He is set to make his debut stateside performance at a sold out show in New York City at The Best Buy Theater on June 20, 2014. Check out his U.S. tour dates for this fall, starting in September at 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. 

Stromae has a reputation for his uncanny ability to compose universally captivating music, while addressing important social commentary. Breakout single ‘Papaoutai’ illustrates the impact of growing up with an absentee father.  

TOUR DATES:
20-June           New York, NY             Best Buy Theatre (sold out)
17-Sep            Philadelphia, PA          Trocadero
18-Sep            Washington, DC          9:30 Club
19-Sep            New York, NY             Terminal 5 *On sale now
21-Sep            Boston, MA                 Paradise Rock Club
23-Sep            Toronto, ON                The Sound Academy
24-Sep            Chicago, IL                  Metro – Smart Bar
25-Sep            Minneapolis, MN         Mill City Nights
27-Sep            Englewood, CO          Gothic Theatre *On sale May 3
28-Sep            Salt Lake City, UT      The Depot
30-Sep            Vancouver, ON           Vogue Theater
1-Oct               Seattle, WA                 The Showbox at the Market    
3-Oct               San Francisco, CA     Mezzanine
4-Oct               Los Angeles, CA         The Fonda Theatre

Smoove + Turrell

            

Smoove + Turell has toured the world over the last 4 years with their unique modern soul/funk sound supporting Niles Rodgers & Chic, Martha and the Vandellas alongside coveted shows at Space in Ibiza, Glastonbury and live session slots on BBC 6 Music and Radio 2. Smoove + Turrell is releasing their third studio album - Broken Toys on 9th June. The band is now preparing for tour reins across the UK and Europe with shows at Brighton's Great Escape Festival. The album ‘Broken Toys’ is influences with blues, jazz & soul. Smoove + Turrell's debut single - Lay It On Me / I JustWant More is released on Jalapeno Records on 14th April.

BROKEN TOYS ALBUM TRACKLIST:                  TOUR DATES:

1. Have Love                                                               2nd May - Gateshead Beer & Music Festival - Gateshead

2. Will You Be Mine                                                   3rd May - Troyfest - Hay On Wye Wales 

3. Lay It On Me                                                          8th May - The Great Escape – Brighton 

4. Long Way To Fall                                                  9th May - Butterworth Hall – Warwick 

5. Play To Win                                                         29th May - LONDON ALBUM LAUNCH - Jazz Cafe Camden

6. People Keep Talking                                               20th June  - Willowman Festival -  Yorkshire 

7. Always                                                                 21st June -  Band On The Wall - Manchester 

8. I Just Want More                                                  31st July - Kendal Calling – Penrith 

9. The Clown                                                          30th August - Mersea Scooter Rally - Mersea

10. Broken Toys

11. One Woman Army

12. Coming home

13. Now Or Never

Sye Elaine Spence

            

“Bloom” is the latest offering from singer-songwriter Sye Elaine Spence. Her music is effortlessly beautiful and different from other singer-songwriters out there. Sye describes her work as being "composed from stories about my young daughter and the series of events surrounding her birth. The themes explored are melancholia, self-examination, intimacy, freedom, happiness and love”. Sye Elaine Spence is a singer-songwriter from New York City, currently residing in Atlanta, GA. As a songwriter, she has collaborated with various artists in the New York City indie music scene. She also records and performs as a solo artist, and has previously released projects under the names We Are The Arrow, Sye Spence, and Elaine.

"...pure definition of beautiful soul music. Sye Elaine Spence’s 'Bloom' EP is a breath of fresh air in the world of singers." - The Source

 LIVE shows: 

May 24 – PHAIR – Philadelphia, PA
May 29 – EAV Farmers Market – Atlanta, GA
June 07 – Green Market @ Piedmont Park – Atlanta, GA
June 21 – The Waypost – Portland, OR
June 28 – Athens Farmers Market – Athens, GA

Audio Bullys

         

Audio Bullys are an electronic, house, hip-hop DJ from London. Recently I went to a warehouse sale in LA and the DJ started playing We Don't Care by Audio Bullys; I shazamed the song because I just loved the song! I unfortunately couldn't find a website for them, nor any upcoming shows. Never the less, I will keep an eye out for any shows in LA for the Audio Bullys. 

Jagwar Ma

               

Jagwar Ma, an indie dance trio from Sydney Australia. After performing Coachella the last two weekends these lads are heading back overseas to for a tour (live shows HERE). I'm so grateful that I was able to check out their live set Coachella last weekend, Jagwar Ma was on my Coachella must see list. Not only did I get my sister, cousins, and friends to their set and love them; I want you guys to be just as obsessed with them as I am. I recommend listening to Cut Copy's remix of Uncertainty HERE; as if this song couldn't sound any better, it sorta just did. Also, after streaming their album 'Howlin' on Spotify or GrooveShark BUY it so you can play their album all the time anywhere. AND if you're one of the lucky ones going to Glastonbury Festival in June, check them out!!      

~Check out the music video for Uncertainty below ~ 

Bubonik Funk

         

Bubonik Funk is an original Soul/Rock band from Charlotte, North Carolina that specializes in energetic funky performance and groove musicality. Taking inspiration from groups as varied as Funkadelic, D’angelo, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin and the Talking Heads, this group has pushed their blend of funk music for nearly seven years with an unchanged lineup of Stefan Kallander (Guitar, vocals), Dylan Ellett (Vocals, keys), Nick Mcowen (Bass, synth) and Daniel Allison (Drums, vocals).

Bubonik Funk has toured the East coast, playing with such dynamic acts as Soulive, Zach Deputy, Cyril Neville, Jonny Lang and Yo Mamma’s Big Fat Booty Band and are currently planning the release of their next full length album. 

check out HERE for any upcoming shows!! ALSO, listen below to my favorite song by Bubonik Funk