When not assisting the biggest names in music with his production magic, Pharrell Williams has been spending his time as of late recording a wealth of new music. His hit with Daft Punk (the inescapable “Get Lucky”) is still dominating at radio, and if the pop gods have any sense of good music his Despicable Me 2 contribution “Happy” will soon follow.

Though Bruno Mars brought back the 70s soul pop, few have truly tapped into the sound’s potential to bring people together in a joyous celebration of life. I’m not talking about disco or anything like, but rather the kind of music that is not only catchy, but also positive all round. You don’t have to be having a bad day to relate, nor do you need to be in the midst of club night. “Happy” is a song for everyday, and it’s going to be stuck in your head before you know it. Click below to enjoy “Happy.”

The soundtrack for Despicable Me 2 hits stores next week. Comment below and let us know your thoughts on “Happy.” Continue reading ‘Pharrell Releases “Happy” Lyric Video’

St. Louis native Nelly is back in headlines this morning with the release of his latest single, “Get Like Me.”

Featuring verses from Pharrell and YMCMB queen Nicki Minaj, “Get Like Me” is the kind of track made for late nights in a club that is far too hot for anyone’s comfort. Your sweaty, the people around you are sweaty, but the music is loud and you don’t have plans until tomorrow afternoon. Cut loose for awhile today and spin this track as loud as you possibly can. You can find the HQ stream at the end of this post.

For those wondering, “Get Like Me” is indeed a sign that a new album from Nelly is headed our way soon. A new album titled Mo should hit stores sometime this fall. Stay tuned for a more specific date to be revealed in the weeks ahead. Continue reading ‘Nelly Debuts “Get Like Me”’

The world has been impatiently waiting to hear what Eminem would deliver next, and late last night we got what may be our first taste of the future.

Surfacing on Soundcloud via radio rip, a new track from Eminem entitled “Symphony In H” has started making the rounds on news sites. The song packs a near-circus like beat that is reminiscent of Relapse, but the the lyrical approach is undeniably fresh. You can’t help but bob your head to this one, so click here and get familiar before it becomes your neighbor’s favorite song.

Unfortunately, at this time it does not seem “Symphony In H” is a cut of Eminem’s new album. Instead, those hoping to support Marshall’s latest work can find the track on Tony Touch’s The Piece Maker 3: Return Of The 50 MCs album which hits stores July 9.

OS Member Never Shout Never have released another song off their forthcoming album Sunflower, and fans should prepare now to fall in love.

Entitled “Knock Knock,” the latest efforts from the brainchild of Christofer Drew harkens back to the early days of NSN. Drew leads accompanied by an acoustic and light percussion on a tale of love and the open road. It’s the kind of Dylan-inspired pop goodness Drew has been pulling from for years, but it feels fresh as it did the first time we heard it on “Knock Knock.” Click here to experience the song for yourself.

Sunflower hits stores in July. Comment below and let us know your thoughts on the new material.

The band with the name you love to say and hate to write have returned with a video to aide in the promotion of their downright fantastic new album.

Hitting Youtube early June 18, The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die‘s official video for “Picture of a Tree That Doesn’t Look Okay” is as entrancing as the music that inspired its creation. I dare say it’s the most beautiful clip I have seen in months, and though the music may not be for everyone who knows art when they see it will realize this is something worth enjoying. Click below and escape the world for a few minutes with a little help from The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die.

The new album from The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die, Whenever, If Ever, is out now through Topshelf Records. Continue reading ‘The World Is A Beautiful Place And I Am No Longer Afraid To Die Release New Video’

Pop rock act The Rocket Summer have released a video for their latest single, “Underrated.”

The first single to surface from the Bryce Avery fronted band in 2013, “Underrated” has all the makings of a TRS fan favorite. Avery’s signature voice sways from calm to trembling emotional fury against a wall of piano-lead rock goodness. If that isn’t enough, the hook is not only catchy, but inspirational to boot. The visuals highlight the skills of those some may consider outcasts, and in doing so conveys a strong message everyone should heed. You can view the video below. Continue reading ‘The Rocket Summer Release “Underrated” Music Video’

Hot on the heels of their May album announcement, The Dangerous Summer have revealed the routing for their upcoming North American tour.

Serving as a release tour for August’s Golden Record, the next outing from The Dangerous Summer will kick off July 31 in California. From there, TDS will take their (awesome) stage show across the country, including a quick trip to Canada, before wrapping up September 6 in Texas. You can view the full routing below.

Golden Record hits stores August 6. Continue reading ‘The Dangerous Summer Announce Headlining Tour, Reveal Routing’

Maybach Music Group member Wale is celebrating the release of his new album by sharing a free stream with fans around the world.

Hitting iTunes in time for the album premiere, The Gifted can now be streamed in full on Apple’s music service. The album is the follow-up to Wale’s highly successful label debut Ambition, and having heard it ourself we can tell you firsthand it’s a great listening experience. Whether you’re a longtime listener or casually clicking through, visit iTunes and stream The Gifted today.

If you are reading this now having never experienced the music of Foals before, then prepare to have your day (and life) changed.

Hitting the net sometime in the last 24 hours, Foals have released the official video for “Bad Habit.” The clip finds a man stranded in a desert following what appears to be a plane crash. He’s thirsty, confused, and for whatever reason can not get the vision of a beautiful woman out of his mind. He journeys after her, longing for her touch, and in the end you have one of the most interesting videos in recent memory. You can enjoy the clip below.

Foals have been working on new material, but nothing new is set in stone just yet. Stay tuned. Continue reading ‘Foals Release “Bad Habit” Music Video’

Pop rock has been low on icons in recent years, but one name that continues to amaze time after time is none other than Mr. John Mayer.

Let’s step back. A year ago Mayer release Born and Raised to a whirlwind of critical praise. Following the album’s release, however, John became ill and was forced to step away from the live arena. Many thought he was done, but this morning a new single found its way online just in time to shut haters up for good.

“Paper Doll” is the lead single of John Mayer’s still untitled new album, and fans hungry for new music can hear the track by clicking below. Continue reading ‘John Mayer Streams “Paper Doll”’