God-des releases politically charged video "Living in America"

We all know today is Election Day and hip-hop artist God-des has released a new song/video with their thoughts on the current climate in America. The premiere at Out Front Magazine said “A politically charged hip-hop project, ‘Living in America’ unfolds as a hard-hitting, but immediately catchy rallying cry for change. With its urgent beat and soulful piano tunes, God-Des showcases her masterful vocal flow and razor-sharp wordplay. God-Des fires off on police brutality, systematic racism, corporate greed, and conservative hypocrisy. With the 2020 presidential election only days away, she is not the only artist expressing raw outrage and irrepressible hope.”

Houston Press debuts new Easter Island video

Easter Island have been rolling out excellently shot and directed videos created by lead singer Ethan Payne leading up to the release of their new album, Take All The Time You Think You Need. The newest installation highlights his brother and bandmate, Asher Payne, in Houston, TX where he has been living during the quarantine/lockdown/pandemic or whatever you want to call this year of being apart. “It’s a video about isolation and humanity; about a lone companion in Delphi, his dog, and a shared need for connection between humans,” said the band in a statement. Enjoy the moving clip below, check out the premiere at Houston Press and mark your calendar for the December 11 album release date.

Gresham Cash releases new single from upcoming solo LP release

Gresham Cash, formerly the frontman of Athens band Oak House, has released the second single “Run and Hide” from his upcoming debut solo release. The album sees Cash stepping out on his own but not sacrificing any bit of the epic sounds we grew to love from Oak House with their Hot or Mood album three years ago. Take a deep listen to the track below and keep an eye out for the LP to be released on December 18.

Gresham Cash · On My Way

Easter Island reveal second in series of videos from quarantine

Athens, GA’s Easter Island will be releasing a new record at the end of the year and like many other artists, have found the idea of promoting a new album a bit challenging. Despite having the members spread across different cities during quarantine, lead singer turned video director Ethan Payne was able to capture each of them (socially distant) in their own environment to paint a picture of what these times look like for any of us. Ryan Monahan, featured in the new video below which premiered at Beats Per Minute, treks on his motorbike from his place of residence in Denver to White Sands National Park. Take All The Time You Think You Need is out December 11.

Motenko release debut self-titled EP

Austin, TX quintet Motenko, who create jazz and R&B inspired music that sits well in the modern landscape, have released their debut self-titled EP. Check out a couple of the tracks below and don’t sleep on this exciting new group of musicians, all with their own impressive backgrounds, as they come together to create something both nostalgic of old-school R&B while maintaining an innovative look about what the genre can be.

Gresham Cash to release debut solo record December 18

Three years after the release of critically acclaimed Hot or Mood, Oak House frontman Gresham Cash steps out on his own to release an epic full-length this December. The first track is out now and gives just a taste of what to expect from the monumental album.