Small Million release debut single for Tender Loving Empire

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Portland indie pop band Small Million recently announced their singing to Tender Loving Empire Records and the promise of a new LP in 2023. Today, they share first single, “The Overkill”. Vocalist and lyricist Malachi Graham explains that the song is about the cringy feeling we sometimes experience after a night out. It’s about connection and vulnerability, even when over sharing leaves us with a feeling of regret. Graham also says of the song, “This might be my favorite bridge we’ve ever written.”

Enjoy the song below or wherever you get your music.

Shouldies release new single from upcoming LP

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Atlanta queer goth industrial/punk band Shouldies will be releasing their second record for Graveface Records / NEVERNOTGOTH on November 18. Today, they share the second single from the album. “Written following a period of emotional turbulence, ‘Baptize Me’ imagines a vision of the end. Slow and heavy synths follow you down to the bottom of the pool. Wrap your arms around me, Baptize Me, you start to ascend.”

New single from Morhaf Al Achkar

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Portland artist Morhaf Al Achkar has released a new single from his Mabsoota LP, due out November 4 on Lung Records. The Syrian-American oud player blends Arabis beats with Western elements in his composition. This is his first produced studio recording and it is fully immersive; a beautiful body of work. Hear “Anna Baddi” below or wherever you stream your music.

Morhaf Al Achkar releases first single from Mabsoota LP

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Lung Records is announcing the newest release from oud player, composer, and songwriter Morhaf Al Achkar. Born and raised in Syria, Achkar is currently based in Portland where he practices as a family doctor and a professor at The University of Washington. Morhaf was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in 2016; he was 33. His cancer brought a sense of urgency to do and say what he wanted without waiting. Music and singing became an outlet for self-expression. This album, facilitated by David Beach, who is a stage IV lung cancer survivor and owner of Lung Records, sends an invite to the world to push forward with living, loving and finding meaning. Hear the first single below and keep your ears out for more beautiful music from Morhaf Al Achkar.

Jason & Brit share second single from Survival Skills EP

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Jason & Brit have dropped a new track from their September 16 EP, Survival Skills. The song is about how the QAnon theory led to the events of January 6th. Check out the video below to hear more about the inspiration for the song and enjoy the tune on Spotify!