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Metropolis America’s latest Single and Music Video

Metropolis America
Release “A Stolen Heart In A Stolen Car” Video
Indie – Steedog Records

METROPOLIS AMERICA RELEASE VIDEO “A STOLEN HEART IN A STOLEN CAR”   “A Stolen Heart In A Stolen Car” is an ode to the recklessness of youth. It’s about living in the moment, transgressing boundaries, and feeling the euphoria that comes with not giving a fuck.   Its video, perfectly captures the essence of that rebelliousness. Focusing on two girls who have run away from home and rejected the banality of their formal existence, their escape is alive with the feeling of being young and drunk on life, drunk on possibility but also on drama.

The video is directed by Mate Valtr and produced by Brian Sperber and their efforts and production show a clean short film that has the beginning, middle, and end.  These are the types of music videos I appreciate because they tell the story from the song.  Their hard work has paid off by giving Metropolis America a great music video to go with a great song.  Check it out below from Metropolis America’s YouTube channel:

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Torgny Releases “Gronn Extra”


Tørgny

New Single Out Now
 
 
“Grønn Extra” (Green Extra) is the first single off Torgny’s new album Oil Panic. Somewhere between Broadcast’s “America’s Boy” and Chromeo’s “Needy Girl,” it draws from both electro funk and experimental pop.
 
Yes it’s catchy, but “Grønn Extra” is uncommonly gritty too, drawing on Torgny’s  dynamic vocal performance and
years of experience in the international hardcore/punk scene.
“Gronn Extra” reminded me of the Electric Pop for the 1980’s to 1990′.  Kind of think of the Beverly Hills Cop sound track and it’s “Axel F Theme” or Miami Vice music that they featured.  Fans from that era will definitely groove to this.  If you are new listeners check it out, you might find yourself grooving to the beat.

 
 
“Grønn Extra” is off Torgny’s upcoming LP Oil Panic, out November 8.
 
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Free Show at Silverlake Lounge

 


 

PRESENTS

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23
at SILVERLAKE LOUNGE

 


 


 

Monday nights are usually dead in this town, but you can fix that by coming out to Silverlake Lounge next week for the third night of The MuseBox residency. This Monday we’ve got an extensive bill, headlined by La Dolce Vita with support from the Mo-Odds and the Moderates.

 

 

La Dolce Vita are fronted by Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Imperioli of the Sopranos, and they make the kind of scuzzy rock and roll that’ll have us all running out to buy CBGB/OMFUG shirts afterward. We’re thrilled to have them and we’re pretty damn sure you’ll dig their GBV-meets-Richard Hell vibe, too.

 

 

The Mo-Odds have built a reputation in Los Angeles for their insane live show. The Moderates are Long Beach’s favorite hook machine, and their new album Colour has picked up some nice buzz.

 

 

Don’t miss them. Come out to Silverlake Lounge on September 23, starting at 8pm. Oh, and did we mention it’s free? Because it’s totally, 100% FREE.

 


La Dolce Vita
(feat. Emmy Award winner Michael Imperioli of the Sopranos)
Scuzzy CBGB Revival With A Dose of Robert Pollard
(10PM)

The Mo-Odds
LA Gods of Sweaty Garage Rock
https://www.facebook.com/themoodds
(9PM)

The Moderates
Long Beach Slick Alt Pop Acrobatics
https://www.facebook.com/themoderates
(8PM)

FREE SHOW

 


All
Presented by
THE MUSEBOX
POWERING THE INDIE REVOLUTION

For More Information Contact: hannah@themusebox.net

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“Ghost” Video by RAJ

RÁJ


Debut Single “Ghost” With Accompanying Video Premieres on Pigeons & Planes
Earns Coveted Next Hype Label from the BBC’s Zane Lowe

 

 
 
 
Last week, RÁJ’s debut single “Ghost” exclusively premiered via Pigeons & Planes and earned the coveted “Next Hype” label from tastemaker DJ Zane Lowe of BBC Radio One.
 
 
Now, RÁJ has again partnered with Pigeons & Planes to premiere the video for “Ghost.”
 
Shot on location in Budapest, amidst grey skies, rain puddles, and old city streets, it tells the story of a woman whose brittle hands and mournful visage belie the lavish attention she gets from the men around the city.
 
Much of the video is about movement: trams running through the beautiful cityscape, bus rides, rain drops, walking home from work. But it is also about stasis: about the invisibility we battle on a daily basis, stuck in patterns and relationships and roles that we feel powerless to change.
 
In other words, the video is about being a ghost. Or, as Heidegger would say, it’s about fallenness. While it might be a little much to call RÁJ a modern-day Heidegger, he’s clearly onto something poignant here.
 
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Ep. 15 of ComicPop Visits with Everfound’s Lead Singer Nikita

 

Ep. 15 of ComicPop Visits with Everfound’s lead singer Nikita

Welcome to Episode 15 of ComicPop Visits.  Today the gang is joined by Nikita, the lead singer of the Denver, Colorado based band Everfound.  April discovered this band during a Dare 2 Share teen retreat.  We reached out to the band and with the help of Markus, one of the bands promoters, Nikita was able to join us for a visit.  We also get joined by Mozart during the visit as you will be able to tell right away.

So join us and Nikita for an interesting and fun visit, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

I would like to thank Markus Hwang for setting this visit up for ComicPop Library.  We had a great time.

http://www.everfoundmusic.com/ – Everfound’s Webpage

https://www.facebook.com/everfound – Everfound’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?ref=ts&fref=ts – ComicPop Library Facebook page.

 

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RAJ releases A “Ghost” to the Airwaves

Left-field artist RÁJ is mysterious — even we don’t know who he is. And like Jai Paul or Burial before him, he’s a singular voice, one whose mysteriousness aids his sly, tough to pin down songs.

“Ghost” is a slow burner that draws the sonic hallmarks of beat culture into the realm of actual songcraft, like Bon Iver collaborating with Bibio. As it builds, RÁJ carries the song into high drama territory, with an intensity that sounds like a male Florence Welch.
RAJ likes to play with a the sounds of instruments  in his release of “Ghost”.  This will not be on most people’s radar because of the uniqueness of his sound.  His voice is really clear and a pleasure to listen to.  This is one that after I listened to it I could get into.  If you like experimenting with your music this is definitely one for you.  Give it a listen below by click on the link.
“Ghost” exclusively premiered via Pigeons & Planes

LISTEN / POST HERE

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The Wyld Premieres Their Newest Single

Complex Premieres Latest Track
‘Odyssey’ From The Wyld

THE WYLDE’S NEW SINGLE

‘ODYSSEY’

PREMIERING NOW ON

COMPLEX MUSIC

 

The Wyld were nice enough to give away their debut album, ‘Preface‘, for free on Pigeons and Planes last month. Now they’re premiering their high octane new single, “Odyssey,” on Complex.
Stream it here.

The Wyld have a mix of Rap and Electronic Pop, very interesting.  This New Zealand group has the beats hitting you full force and the vocals are clear so you can enjoy the complete package.  That being said they have a sound that isn’t quite main stream, so it might take a few listens to let their music sink in.  Give them a chance you might find you enjoy them.  Click the links above to stream their song “Odyssey” and the Pigeons and Planes link to listen to their first full album.

New Zealand outfit The Wyld just finished recording Odyssey, along with the rest of their upcoming EP, Abstract, in the Red Bull Studios in Auckland.  Needless to say, the title is a perfect encapsulation of The Wyld’s gracious pairing of ballooning, smoothly layered lyrical flow and fever-pitch rhymes.  The song comes together strand by strand with drum beats, synths, Mo’s raps and Brandon Black’s welcomingly gentle harmonies weaving together a cord of musical adventure.

For more info:
Hannah@themusebox.net

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MiniPop 2: Letting the Young Lyons’ EP Loose

 

MiniPop 2: Letting the Young Lyons’ EP Loose

Join April, Chris, and Richard as we spotlight the Tulsa, Oklahoma based band Young Lyons’ EP Crash Course.  Listen as April, in her teenage forthrightness, tells us why she didn’t like everyone song, but Richard enjoyed the whole EP and they agreed to disagree.

Thank you again to Karla MacDonald, of The Muse Box, for setting up the visit we had earlier with John Lyons and providing the EP for review.  John’s visit can be found at this link, http://comicpoplibrary.com/news/ep-14-of-comicpop-visits-with-young-lyons-lead-singer-john-lyons/, in our podcast archives under Ep. 14 of ComicPop Visits, or you can go back in your iTunes feed two shows.

Join us for another fun episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

 

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

 

 

http://younglyonsmusic.com/ – Young Lyons Website

 

https://www.facebook.com/younglyonsmusic – Young Lyons Facebook Page

 

http://themusebox.net/ – The MuseBox’s Website

 

https://www.facebook.com/musebox – The MuseBox’s Facebook Page

 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Opening to Fairy Fencer F

On this last Wednesday, Compile Heart began streaming the opening to the new Fairy Fencer F role-playing game, which will be available on PlayStation 3 in Japan on October 10.  There is no release date for the North American market.  However, I’m posting this because we get to hear Maho Matsunaga, a member of StylipS sing the opening entitled “Resonance World” and we don’t get to hear to many J-Pop songs.  So thank you to “CompileHeartOFFICIAL” channel for releasing the opening, I enjoyed listening to it and you can check it out below:

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Phoenix Ash is Rising with New Single

Phoenix Ash has been on a two year hiatus and is now rising from the ashes with new energy and a new album, From Dust.  This J-Rock and Power Band influenced group has their album ready, but they are going to release each single one at a time for free.  The first single Phoenix Ash is releasing is “A New Journey”  Follow the link below to listen and download the single and if you like what you hear they would appreciate any donation you can give, but it is not necessary.  Be sure to check out the band’s site at  http://phoenix-ash.com/.

You can’t beat that when a band is confident enough to put their music out for no cost.  Thanks to Aaron Kelley for informing ComicPop Library with the news.  Again click on the link below an give Phoenix Ash’s, “A New Journey” a try:

http://phoenixashmusic.bandcamp.com/track/a-new-journey