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Peacekeepers

Anthony Levone delivers hard hitting truth in his latest single “Peacekeepers”. The rhymes flow effortlessly over a track mixing classic 808 style beats with gentle cascading waves of keyboard and synths. A deep emotion is revealed behind “Peacekeepers” crushing swagger, Levone, featuring Fooly23, is an artist with a message for the people.

Lyrics like, “the smarter man is hated, but never intimidated, he lives to fight another day, kid, while the tough guys don’t make it” exemplifies the honest reality behind what many people experience each day in this world of violence. The track’s hook brings that message to the fore with a chorus of “I’m just trying to keep the peace, all we want is peace” a universal plea for people to realize hatred just creates more violence and that the path of righteousness is that of a man who brings peace to the world.

Flows like “We sprout thorns and devil horns to protect ourselves, rather inflict pain than be merry and wish each other well” shine a light on the human truth that so many people are living in their daily lives. “Peacekeepers” paints a vivid picture of the way the world is and how each of us can make a difference by being a peacekeeper.

Anthony Levone’s “Peacekeepers” brings style, flow and clarity to a topic that has none of those qualities. Comparisons to other giants of rap don’t give enough credit to this 22 year old artist just making himself known to the music world. This single is truly inspiring! Listen now on your favorite streaming service and take a dive into Levone’s universe of hip hop.

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ASH ACID

Rock has a new heroine in the form of Ash Acid. From the first crack of the snare drum to the last chug of the guitars “Waiting with the Sun” delivers the goods, pure face-melting rock. The song’s psychedelic surf cover art sets a tone of wonder that perfectly invites you to hit play on this savage rocker. Acid delivers sharp edged lyrics with a masterful sneer that reflects her dominant prowess as a long time drummer unafraid to take the spotlight on lead vocals. “I got a pink limousine and I don’t give a fuck about your self esteem, I wait with the sun.” opens the song and grabs your attention with it’s honesty and passion. As the song progresses Acid delivers satisfying riffs and vocals that come together forming the magic element forcing you to react with a visceral head bounce or full on house shaking dance party.

You can hear the confidence and seasonned attitude in every syllable Acid speaks. Waiting with the Sun was produced by Ash Acid and Ricki Rae with Engineer Chris Blancato, and you can feel the years of experience packed into every note the track delivers. Comparisons to other great rock artists like Queens of the Stone Age and Liz Phair only begin to reflect this sage new voice of rock-n-roll. We can’t wait to hear more from Australian rocker, Ash Acid as she releases new singles and hopefully a full album this year. Make sure to follow her on Spotify and Instagram for news and fresh releases.

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Got Back?

Leemz and Yungphnx dropped “Got Back?” a club beat that sways from mellow jazz vibes to speaker crushing four-on-the-floor with an infectious montra “baby got back”. As the track flows, it breaks apart into sparse segmentations until it almost disappears, only to reappear with a crushing half-time bounce. Got Back? has tons of subtle samples mixed in that emerge as you relisten which is a great touch that adds a lot of interest to the beat. Clocking in at just over two minutes it’s easy to hear how Leemz could easily extend this song and use it as just a small part of a late night set. Listen now on Spotify.

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Cool Company

Old school, cool, funk vibes that get the speakers bangin’ and bootys movin. Cool Company’s latest single Foatin’ features a deep drum and bass groove, horns, and vocals that provide a time machine of sound. The duo has a knack for finding the pocket and staying right in it. This track features vocals by Philadelphia based Soul Pop artist Nic Hanson. The combination has us hooked on this low key dance record. Definitely check it out on the Music Life Now Spotify playlist as well as the bands website which also has some great merch too!

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Swaye ~ Feel It

Indie pop rock has a new champion in the fresh sounds of Swaye. The latest single “Feel It” delivers a perfectly sage and satisfying song rich with distant chorused guitars, synth keys and driving drums. The vocals welcome you in and speak directly to the attraction of first love and yearning that all good pop tries to deliver. “Holding on to you, what do I have to prove? Close your eyes and take my hand, tonight we’re gonna make it”. Swaye wears their heart and influence on their sleeve pointing back to classics like Bowie and The Cure while maintaining a fresh and powerful modern presence. We look forward to more singles by this great artist and hope a full album, or EP, is in the works for 2021.

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Aqueous Live!

Indie rock-jam seamonsters Aqueous just released a new live album “Live! From Philadelphia September Eighteen 20” featuring the band as they expand and morph their way through an ever changing sea of sonic soup. If you love not knowing what will happen next and the pure joy of musicians pushing the limits, this album is for you. Aqueous features grooves and screaming lead guitars like many “jam” bands however their songwriting and vocals provide a welcome layer of depth and substance. Songs like “Burn it Down” showcase their prowess as both fluid musicians and provocative writers. The live album is extensive with numerous tracks over 15 minutes that have a way of putting the listener into a trance then shaking them out of it in a euphoric eruption. Another notable quality of Aqueous is the super tight drums and bass that have a modern pop electronic feel that propels these extended musical journeys. From trippy soundscapes to hard funk fusion Aqueous’ latest release has us getting down and feeling the vibe. No doubt fans will be stoked when the band gets back to touring in 2021 (fingers crossed)!

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The Shoos

The Shoos latest single “Distance” is a moody, ethereal rock anthem! The song features evocative vocals surrounded by rich chiming spaced out guitars that break free into razor sharp power chords and driving drums. The epic shout chorus is perfectly complemented by personal verse lyrics like “Many times I’ve tried to trace your heart on mine and I’m always left asking… can we go the distance?”. The band has a deep discography that is a treasure trove of indie rock however we are truly loving the new album “Rescue Room” as it has a maturity and seasoned musicianship that is often missing in modern rock. Definitely check it out now on all platforms and dig the great video for “Distance” on YouTube!

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Where Are You?

The powerful indie rockers Sometimes Julie return with a triumphant new album for 2021. “Where Are You?” opens with the thunderous track “She Can’t Kiss You” that brings the heat fueled by hard rocking guitar fire and explosive drums then captures you with the sensational lead vocals of Monica Sorenson. The song reminds us that rock-n-roll will never die especially with a bittersweet edge like this! Sometimes Julie are socal natives and that heritage is beautifully displayed on the track “Knew It All Along” that delivers both a hint of their California roots as well as Sorenson’s singer-songwriter depth. As the tune’s sonic mist clears we are greeted by a beautiful chorus “Where are you? You know I’m all in”. Other tunes like “Own Kind of Savior”, “If Only” and “Quiet” provide a vibe that harkens back to bands like The Beatles, Pretenders and U2 blending soulful rock with upfront personal vocals. The influences on this album are staggering from hard rock to emotional pop, as well as the top-shelf musicianship. The tune “Arachne’s Pride/Minerva” opens with a stellar nylon/flamenco style that has us dreaming of a desert sunrise before sliding into a pop-friendly rock anthem and awesome lyrics like, “I want to hold love and hate in the same hand” need we say more? The album closes on a perfect pop-rock note with “Counting My Lucky Stars” which focuses on love and positivity as Sorenson’s vocals again take us by the hand and burn the emotion and soul of the music directly into our heart. Our favorite tune of many makes its appearance about half-way through the album “Walk Among the Dead” opens with a bombastic drum groove as the song reveals itself as a minor key anthem with dark lyrics like “live like no tomorrows, no yesterdays, eyes open, heart empty, ‘cause empty hearts don’t break” are enveloped by hard driving lead guitars. The song delivers the emotional yet tough edge that this band has made their trademark. If you want to rock or love a singer-songwriter, or just want to hear a stunningly powerful female vocalist, definitely start listening now! Check the band’s website to buy the album and check for upcoming shows in and around the San Diego area. The album poses the question, “Where are you?” well luckily we found this group and we are right here for the long haul.

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