Best New Bands » pop http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Frankie Releases “Blink” Music Video http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/frankie-releases-blink-music-video/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/frankie-releases-blink-music-video/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:14:02 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=33990 Los Angeles - Today, much buzzed about pop singer-songwriter, Frankie, released the music video for her latest single, “Blink.”  Last year, the California singer released her debut EP, Dreamstate and hit up the U.S. festival circuit. Frankie says about the music video, “I came up with the ‘Blink’ video concept in my sleep. I dreamt that I went

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  1. SOFI TUKKER Releases Music Video for “Drinkee” New York – Experimental two-piece SOFI TUKKER has unveiled a new music video for the single “Drinkee” from the band’s upcoming debut EP called Soft Animals, to be released July 8th. New York-based musical duo consists of Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern. Best New Bands caught the...
  2. Fickle Friends Debut Music Video for “Swim” New York – U.K. band Fickle Friends – whom some say is one of the hardest working bands in the indie world right now, having played 31 music festivals in 2015 -  has a new music video featuring the band’s lush...
  3. LANY Releases Video for “Where The Hell Are My Friends” Chicago – L.A. trio LANY released a music video for the single “Where The Hell Are My Friends.” This is the first official music video released by the band, which is comprised of Paul Klein (lead vocals, keyboard, guitar), Jake...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/frankie-releases-blink-music-video/feed/ 0 The Knocks Announces 2017 North American Tour http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-knocks-announces-2017-north-american-tour/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/the-knocks-announces-2017-north-american-tour/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2016 22:04:22 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=33849 New York - Fresh off releasing the new smashing single, “HEAT” (feat. Sam Nelson Harris), New York based electronic duo The Knocks (known for its critically-acclaimed sold-out live shows) announced a massive 2017 North American Feel Good Feel Great tour. The Knocks has curated a support lineup that boasts a diverse mix of “who’s next” in electronic and dance music, including Manchester, UK multi-platinum

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  1. James Bay Announces First North American Headline Tour New York – In support of his full-length debut album Chaos And The Calm [Republic Records] out March 24 (pre-order here), James Bay will embark on a North American headline tour this spring. The tour starts April 27 at Mod Club in Toronto, ON Canada, plays major markets...
  2. James Bay Announces North American Fall Headline Tour New York – James Bay announces dates for his North American fall headline tour. Tickets go on sale Friday August 21, 2015 at 10am local time. The tour beginsFriday, November 13 in Philadelphia at The Fillmore, plays major markets across the country, and finishes...
  3. Max Jury Announces Spring North American Tour Dates Los Angeles – Des Moines singer-songwriter Max Jury is excited to announce his Spring North American headlining tour dates today. The tour begins on April 9 in Minneapolis before heading throughout the Midwest and East Coast, including a show on April 15 at the...
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  1. East London Takes Flock of Dimes to Heart London – The Victoria in Dalston, East London is one of those little gems of live music venues that the city specialises in; a traditional pub with the added excitement that you enter the modestly proportioned, black walled gig room...
  2. Lucius Takes London By Storm London – “Good evening, London! What a beautiful theatre… so many beautiful places here,” was how Jess Wolfe of Lucius responded to the reception afforded to the band’s two opening songs. Lucius loves London, and the city seems to hold the Brooklyn five-piece...
  3. Alvvays At Shepherds Bush Empire, London London – So, just when you thought the world was running out of great tunes, along came Alvvays. There are nine of them on its self-titled 2014 debut album while four new songs worked in to the band’s brisk hour-long...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/rebecca-ferguson-lights-london/feed/ 0 Charli XCX Unveils Video for “After The Afterparty” http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/charli-xcx-after-the-afterparty/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/charli-xcx-after-the-afterparty/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2016 20:20:51 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=33647 New York – Today, just in time to celebrate Halloween, Charli XCX released the official music video for “After The Afterparty.” Directed by Diane Martel (Miley Cyrus, N.E.R.D, Beyoncé), the video sees Charli partying into the afterlife with a host of all-pink zombies! Of the video, Charli XCX said: “I made the video for ‘After The Afterparty’ with my all-time

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  1. Charli XCX Premieres New Video: ‘Doing It’ (ft. Rita Ora)! New York – Grammy-nominated breakthrough artist Charli XCX officially unveils her new single “Doing It” (feat. Rita Ora) with a dazzling video, directed by Adam Powell (The 1975), produced by Nina Dluhy-Miller, and written by Charlotte Aitchison (aka Charli XCX). The video was filmed in the desert outside of Los Angeles and was inspired by iconic movies such...
  2. Betty Who Unveils Music Video Los Angeles – Today, critically acclaimed pop artist, Betty Who, unveils the music video for her cover of Donna Lewis’ “I Love You Always Forever.” Vogue praised the video, stating: “She finds herself in that pillowy camp with her latest cover...
  3. Atlas Genius Unveils Video For “Molecules,” New Album Out Now LOS ANGELES, CA - September 2, 2015 - Atlas Genius’ new album, Inanimate Objects - the follow-up to the band’s breakthrough debut, When It Was Now - is out now and available HERE. The band has unveiled the official video for the first single, ”Molecules.” Directed by longtime collaborator Claire Marie...
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  1. 4 New Bands On Friday At Lollapalooza Chicago – With the second day of Lollapalooza’s 2016 edition came the heavier rains, as the sandy areas of Grant Park turned to mush and the green grassy hillsides became veritable slip ‘n’ slides, peppered with multi-colored ponchos and umbrellas...
  2. New Bands We Loved On Sunday At Pitchfork Chicago – The final day of Pitchfork 2015 was hands down the best of the three. The weather was almost perfect, with no rain and temps in the 80s. Yes, we could’ve done without the humidity, but it’s Chicago, so...
  3. More New Bands At Lollapalooza 2016 Chicago — Saturday the sun finally showed its face for the entirety of the day’s festivities, helping to dry up some of the remaining moisture left behind by the preceding days’ rains.  Lollapalooza 2016’s third day also saw an increase...
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  1. Field Mouse Shares New Single “The Mirror” Portland – Dream pop duo turned fivesome Field Mouse has released the new, dazzling single “The Mirror,” from the band’s upcoming album Episodic. Field Mouse is comprised of Rachel Browne (vocals, guitar), Andrew Futral (guitar), Saysha Heinzman (bass), Tim McCoy (drums), and Zoë Browne...
  2. Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Doldrums and Field Mouse at Glasslands I went to this show with the plan to specifically watch and review the Brooklyn-based dream pop outfit Field Mouse, but they went on earlier than I anticipated, and for some reason Glasslands was unusually slow to get people in...
  3. Album Review: Owl & Mouse London – Departures is the full-length debut from Owl & Mouse, the London-based quintet built around Brisbane songstress and ukulele player, Hannah Botting (sister of Allo Darlin’s bassist, Bill) and also featuring sibling Jen on backing vocals. Augmented by bassist...
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  1. The Heirs join Vans Warped Tour 2016 New York – California 80s inspired electro-pop band The Heirs are set to play a full lineup of summer shows on the 2016 Vans Warped Tour. This comes after performing at SXSW and touring with The Big Pink. Last year...
  2. The Heirs’ Brandon Hudson Plays Warped Tour Trivia Chicago – This summer, 80s inspired Cali electro-pop band The Heirs will be playing the 2016 Vans Warped Tour. Last year The Heirs released the debut four-track EP Ecliptic (Capitol Records), which features the single “Alright Goodnight.” The L.A. based band...
  3. New Bands We Loved On Sunday At Pitchfork Chicago – The final day of Pitchfork 2015 was hands down the best of the three. The weather was almost perfect, with no rain and temps in the 80s. Yes, we could’ve done without the humidity, but it’s Chicago, so...
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  1. 4 New Bands We Loved At Pitchfork 2015 – Day 2 Chicago – Day two of Pitchfork Fest was wet and wild. Rain came pouring down a little after three, forcing the festival to close. People were ushered out of Union Park and readmitted later in the afternoon, when the fest...
  2. New Bands We Loved On Sunday At Pitchfork Chicago – The final day of Pitchfork 2015 was hands down the best of the three. The weather was almost perfect, with no rain and temps in the 80s. Yes, we could’ve done without the humidity, but it’s Chicago, so...
  3. 10 New Bands to See at Pitchfork Fest 2015 Chicago – Yes, yes it’s that time of year again! Time for one of the hippest music festivals around: Pitchfork. As to be expected, the line-up is stellar. As an added bonus, it’s loaded with Chicago artists, from the legendary Wilco and...
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  1. Daughter Unveils ‘HOW’ Music Video New York - Daughter, the London-based trio of Elena Tonra, Igor Haefeli and Remi Aguilella, have launched the final installment of their film triptych, for the soaring single ‘How’. Taken from their recently released and critically acclaimed second album, Not To Disappear. Shot in London last year...
  2. Everybody Loves You, Betty Who Seattle – Since the release of her debut single “Somebody Loves You” (and its inclusion in that one minor marriage proposal viral video), Australian artist Betty Who has been poised to become the next big pop star. And since she’s...
  3. Fickle Friends Debut Music Video for “Swim” New York – U.K. band Fickle Friends – whom some say is one of the hardest working bands in the indie world right now, having played 31 music festivals in 2015 -  has a new music video featuring the band’s lush...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/betty-who-unveils-music-video/feed/ 0 Shura Rouses Nostalgia with ‘Nothing’s Real’ http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/shura-nothings-real/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/album-reviews/shura-nothings-real/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2016 04:36:47 +0000 http://www.bestnewbands.com/?p=31893 San Francisco – Nostalgia is a tricky thing. It’s one of the more complex emotions we feel as humans, as it embodies a yearning for the past that combines the happiness of memory with a strong sense of melancholy. It inflicts the sting of the passage of time and the futility of being unable to recapture or relive

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  1. New Bands at Primavera – Shura and NAO Barcelona—Once again, Barcelona’s Primavera Sound offered up the best and the brightest of the industry on the second day of its 16th edition.  Aside from powerhouse acts like Radiohead, The Last Shadow Puppets, and The Avalanches, a few newer bands...
  2. Shura Live At The Independent San Francisco – “I’m kind of obsessed with Kurt Cobain,” laughed Aleksandra Denton, the gentle, cooing presence behind Shura, the newest Manchester export that virtually takes the physical form of the future of music.  Shura graced the stage of San...
  3. Shura Plays Hollywood Los Angeles – Last week at a “secret” club in the heart of the Fairfax District, United Kingdom-based songwriter and producer Shura showcased her dramatic electronic-based dream pop. The venue (which has no signage, but is known as Community and...
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