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India Shawn × Before We Go EP

Los Angeles singer, songwriter and artist India Shawn has just released her new EP Before We Go. India is an artist best described as having a R&B vibe paired with a natural Los Angeles West Coast nature. Before launching her own personal career, India was impacting the industry behind the scenes through the writing. India was featured as a songwriter with cuts for differing artists like Diddy-Dirty Money, El DeBarge and Keri Hilson. She also previously performed at Kanye West’s Sunday Service and toured with Anderson .Paak and The Free Nationals.

The path to this release of her new EP was cemented through her single “Don’t Play With My Heart.” The single encapsulated her soulful and distinguished vibes that drew in over 2 million plus streams. Aside from “Don’t Play With My Heart,” India also earlier released a few other singles that are featured on the EP. The singles all featured popular artists, one of them being 6lack apart of the track “Not Too Deep.” The EP features two new tracks that further capture the essence of not only India, but of her artistry. Before We Go not only introduces the audience to new music from India, but also further illustrates her dynamic and unique sound. Check out the track list below!

Currently India is traveling with Mayer Hawthorne on the Rare Changes Tour across North America. The upcoming stops include Brooklyn and Boston, and the tour ends in her hometown of Los Angeles. Check out the remaining dates of the Rare Changes Tour below!

Get Before We Go HERE via Epic Records.

 

Before We Go Track list

  1. CALI LOVE
  2. DON’T PLAY WITH MY HEART
  3. TOO SWEET [feat. Unknown Mortal Orchestra]
  4. NOT TOO DEEP [feat. 6LACK]
  5. SUPERFINE
  6. MOVIN’ ON [feat. Anderson .Paak]
  7. TO CHANGE MY MIND

TOUR DATES:

11/12 Brooklyn, NY at The Warsaw

11/13 Boston, MA at Big Night Live

11/15 Toronto, ON at The Opera House

11/16 Detroit, MI at El Club

11/18 Chicago, IL at The Park West

11/19 Minneapolis, MN at The Fine Line

11/20 Kansas City, MO at The Truman

11/22 Denver, CO at The Summit Music Hall

11/23 Salt Lake City, UT at The Depot

11/26 Seattle, WA at The Showbox

11/27 Portland, OR at Wonder Ballroom

11/29 San Francisco, CA at Bimbo’s 365 Club

12/2 Los Angeles, CA at The Wiltern

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Delilah Montagu – Baby EP

DELILAH MONTAGU RELEASES BABY EP

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR COMING FOR YA HERE

COLLABORATES WITH FRED AGAIN.. BENJY GIBSON AND TOWA BIRD

Woozy and glowing, but the London pop star packs seemingly endless, subtly insistent hooks into this surrender from a relationship’s dying days – The Guardian

The hotly tipped singer combines vocal nuance and restraint, nagging hooks, languorous slow-disco grooves and candid lyrics, with beautiful results – The Sunday Times Culture

Keep your eye on this one – L’Officiel

London based singer/songwriter Delilah Montagu today releases the 9-track ‘Baby’ EP. ‘Baby’ marks the 23 year-old’s third EP and signals a sonic departure from last summer’s brooding and melancholic This Is Not A Love Song EP.

LISTEN TO THE BABY EP HERE

Produced by Benjy Gibson, who co-wrote every song with Delilah, the EP steers away from the autobiographical nature of her previous releases, instead creating characters in a hedonistic, passion-fuelled fantasy world that the pair lived vicariously through as the world was at a standstill. The EP features additional production work by Benjy Gibson’s brother, BRIT Award winning producer Fred again.. on opening track BABY, as well as guitar lines from Billie-Eilish approved TikTok sensation Towa Bird on Coming For Ya

Current single Coming For Ya sees Delilah embrace a new sense of self and freedom as she becomes the narrator on this project born out of lockdown isolation. Delilah discovers a new acceptance in her own sexuality, whilst in the official video she explores real life couples of all sexualities and backgrounds; I’ve had girlfriends and boyfriends, but I don’t identify strongly with being gay, straight or bisexual, says Delilah. I now know that this fluidity can be freeing. It doesn’t mean I’m confused and I don’t need a label.

Above all, Delilah’s new EP Baby is about freedom, feeling and taking back control of your happiness. There’s been a huge shift for me in my ability to express myself, says Delilah. I used to be so afraid of being a woman, ashamed of feeling sexual, scared of falling in love, but I’m embracing it all with this EP.

Baby EP Tracklisting

  1. BABY
  2.  I’m All Yours
  3. Runaway Car
  4. Lost Keys
  5. Coming For Ya
  6. die 4 u
  7. I wanna FEEL
  8. bye bye
  9. Stay Here

About Delilah Montagu

Debut EP In Gold introduced Delilah in 2019 with its pensive soulful rumination on coming-of-age. This energy soon flourished further with the release of this year’s This Is Not A Love Song EP and it’s streaming hit Loud, produced with Robin Hannibal (Drake, Rhye, Anderson. Paak). Reeling from her performance of Drive (a collaboration with Black Coffee and the #1 most streamed domestic single on Spotify ever in South Africa) at the online Global Citizen concert, curated by Lady Gaga – Delilah then released singles Version Of Me, Loud and Us, all garnering critical acclaim from the likes of The Sunday Times Culture, i-D, The Independent, Wonderland, Numero, The Guardian and L’Officiel to name a few.

Influenced by the likes of Leonard Cohen, Phoebe Bridgers, Carole King, Arlo Parks, Lizzo, Bon Iver and St. Vincent, Delilah is taking a total departure from the melancholy, to “just fucking express yourself” on her latest project. Written and produced with Benjy Gibson, and featuring collaborations with Fred again… and guitarist Towa Bird, the ‘Baby’ EP will be the soundtrack to your post-lockdown freedom, as Delilah matures dramatically both as a songwriter and as a person.

Find more about Delilah by visiting her website.

CLAIRE ROSINKRANZ "6 In a Billion" EP imagefrom Republic Records Media via Danielle Gonzalez at Universal Music Group

CLAIRE ROSINKRANZ – 6 OF A BILLION

GEN Z POP PHENOM CLAIRE ROSINKRANZ RELEASES NEW EP: 6 OF A BILLION

LISTEN TO 6 OF A BILLION HERE

“”Remi Wolf and Benee fans, take note of TikTok breakout Claire Rosinkranz, who will surely be your next favorite.” – Billboard

“2020 may have been a banner year for Rosinkranz, but it’s a culmination of the work she’s put into her craft.” – American Songwriter

After building anticipation for its arrival, Gen Z singer-songwriter Claire Rosinkranz releases her anxiously awaited sophomore EP, 6 Of A Billion, today via slowplay/Republic Records.

Listen to 6 Of A BillionHERE.

She heralded the project with her most recent single “Boy In A Billion.” In a week, it has already amassed over 1 million total streams. Attracting critical praise, The Honey Pop fittingly described Claire as “what’s next in pop music.” In addition to plugs from DORK and more, Clash raved the track “underlines her alt-pop prowess.” The project also boasts “Frankenstein,” which has reeled in 6 million streams and counting.

The EP could double as the ultimate Gen Z teen flick with the star as its narrator. The opener “Hotel” glides on a bouncy beat wrapped in sunny guitar as she details the art of sneaking out (without getting caught) and promises, “One day I’ll write a story that’ll sit on a shelf about partying with my friends at some random hotel.” On the opening track, Claire says, “I wrote this song about the feeling of sneaking out, partying with friends, driving fast and eating pasta.”

Her voice seesaws over a sparse riff on “Pretty Little Things” as she laments with a soft croon, “All these pretty little things in life we have to learn to ignore. Everything culminates on the jazz-y feels of “LAX.” Her powerful delivery echoes in tandem with a bold horn section on one last crescendo.

Check out the full tracklisting below.

Claire definitely asserts herself as one of a billion and a new kind of pop outlier! Stay tuned for more soon.

6 Of A Billion Tracklist

  1. Hotel
  2. Pretty Little Things
  3. Boy In A Billion
  4. Fall Apart
  5. Frankenstein
  6. LAX

ABOUT CLAIRE ROSINKRANZ

Southern California singer, songwriter, ballerina, and multi-instrumentalist Claire Rosinkranz grafts the Gen-Z coming-of-age experience onto quirky D.I.Y. soundscapes often cooked up by her dad in the garage. Within a year, the 17-year-old phenomenon has eclipsed over half-a-billion total streams and received widespread acclaim courtesy of Rolling StoneVarietyCoup de MainBuzzfeedGenius, and more. OnesToWatch championed her as one of its “Top Artists To Watch in 2021, while New York Times and Billboard named her breakout anthem “Backyard Boy” among “The Best Songs of 2020. Speaking of “Backyard Boy,” it inspired over 3 million TikTok videos and fueled the trailer for Amazon’s The Map of Tiny Perfect Things. Along the way, she collaborated with the likes of Jeremy Zucker, Role Model, and Clinton Kane and earned the support of Olivia Rodrigo, Tai Verdes, Lexi Jayde, and 347aidan. Now, she presents an unfiltered perspective on being a teen through her 2021 sophomore EP introduced by the lead single “Frankenstein.”

ABOUT REPUBLIC RECORDS

A division of Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company, Republic Records is home to an all-star roster of multi-platinum, award-winning legends and superstar artists such as Ariana Grande, Black Thought, Drake, Florence + the Machine, Greta Van Fleet, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack Johnson, James Blake, James Bay, Jessie J, John Mellencamp, Jonas Brothers, Julia Michaels, Kid Cudi, Lil Wayne, Lorde, Metro Boomin, NAV, Nicki Minaj, Of Monsters and Men, Pearl Jam, Post Malone, Seth MacFarlane, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd and more. Founded by brothers and chief executives Monte and Avery Lipman, it is also comprised of innovative business ventures, including American Recordings, Boominati Worldwide, Brushfire, Casablanca Records, Cash Money, Lava Records, XO, Young Money, among others. Republic also maintains a long-standing strategic alliance with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (J Balvin and Karol G).  In addition, Republic has expanded to release high-profile soundtracks for Universal Pictures (Fifty Shades of Grey), Sony Pictures (Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse) and NBC TV (The Voice), as well as other notable film and television franchises. Extending further into the worlds of film, television, and content, Republic launched Federal Films in order to produce movies and series powered by the label’s catalog and artists. Its first production was the Jonas Brothers documentary Chasing Happiness for Amazon Prime Video.

Merci Subtle Fiction I EP image via Christina Santamaria at BMG for use by 360 Magazine

Merci – Subtle Fiction I

Watch The Video For “City Haircut” HERE

Today, D.C. alternative quintet Merci release their new EP, Subtle Fiction I, via Rise Records: AVAILABLE HERE. Along with the EP, they also share the kaleidoscopic official video for their new single “City Haircut”WATCH HERE.

“‘City Haircut’ is a song about those nights when you’ve had and said too much,” the band shared about the new single. “The song came together in almost a week and was one of the most intuitive tracks to write.”

Merci shared the first taste of the new EP in 2020 with their debut single “Foolish Me.” Earlier this year, they released the next single “Haunt Me,” along with its accompanying cinematic visual inspired by the Eggers Brothers’ film The Lighthouse. Full track listing can be found below.

Subtle Fiction I track listing:

  1. The Palm
  2. Never Coming Back
  3. Haunt Me
  4. City Haircut
  5. Foolish Me

About Merci:

Washington, DC’s Merci (Seth Coggeshall [vocals, guitar], Nick Jones [guitar], Colby Witko [vocals, keys], Justin Mason [bass], and Jack Dunigan [drums]) funnel dreamy nocturnal pop through the lens of dyed-in-the-wool rock underpinned by live instrumentation. Having woven themselves into the fabric of the DMV music scene, playing in various groups separately and together for years, the five members officially joined forces as Merci in 2018 and immediately began prepping for their debut album–due out 2021 via Rise Records.

Merci Subtle Fiction I EP image via Christina Santamaria at BMG for use by 360 Magazine

Cry Baby Cry image from Stephanie June via Jon Bleicher at Prospect PR for use by 360 Magazine

Stephanie June QxA

With the release of her new single and music video for “Cry Baby Cry,” NYC singer Stephanie June delivers a pop ballad that’s “just in time for summer,” capturing the feeling of catharsis, about taking a break from seeking answers, and giving yourself the thing you want most. Filmed at the annual “Dance Walk” in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, the video captures New York in this singular moment in time as it experiences a rebirth, channeling the energy of the summer into “a breezy pop experience.” We sat down with the passionate and talented Stephanie June to chat about her eagerly-awaited release of “Cry Baby Cry,” how the pandemic affected her song writing, and the energy of New York City.

What reaction are you expecting when “Cry Baby Cry” is released?

I think this song is going to make people really happy. I wrote it as an emotional ballad, but then my producers, Daniel Alvarez and Jordan Dunn-Pilz, and I turned it into an upbeat summer pop song.  So the energy is high, but once you peel away that layer, the lyrics bring you to a different place. I imagine people listening to it in the car with the top down, screaming the lyrics uncontrollably. I think people will hear it and think – ‘I’ve felt that, I’ve been there.’

What are you most excited about concerning the release of your new single?

I’m excited to bring some much needed good energy to this world. All of my friends are ready to be free and live their lives this summer. I can’t wait to get to sing this song live. Writing music makes me so happy, but at a certain point you’ve been with a song long enough, and it’s time to give it wings. I hoarded my music for way too long, which I honestly now feel is pretty selfish. So I’m just excited to share it with people and let them love it as much as I do.

Can you speak about why your music video was chosen to be filmed at the “Dance Walk” in Williamsburg, Brooklyn?

I asked my friend Seth Hagenstein, a brilliant director, if he’d be up for making this video. We got to brainstorming and thought it would be amazing to capture the energy of New York at this particular moment in time–the city revived and the excitement on the streets palpable. He wanted to mirror the complicated feelings in the song with the layered experience of going back into the world fully. He had his friend Gilaad Amir organize a “Dance Walk” for 100 friends. It was seriously one of the coolest things I’ve ever been a part of. People were joining from off the street. It didn’t feel like a video shoot – Seth just captured the joy everyone was experiencing in the moment. So ultimately the video feels really organic and spontaneous, which I love. He created a really beautiful piece of art that elevates the song.

What message do you want “Cry Baby Cry” to convey to fans?

I want fans to hear this song and be empowered to own their experiences. I wrote it at the height of Covid/quarantine, when it felt like the world was ending. It’s about having very intense feelings for someone and giving over to those feelings for a moment. I wrote it stream-of-consciousness style, so it takes you on a journey. Ultimately I think the listener will feel some cognitive dissonance between the lyrics and the upbeat vibe. This is intentional. Not every relationship is straightforward and simple, but even the “wrong relationship” can have a place in our life story.

What was your transition from theater to songwriting like?

I’ve been writing songs since I was a kid, but planned to spend my life singing in theater and immersing myself in fascinating characters. All through acting classes, a teacher would say something and it would inspire a lyric. I’d come home at night to my piano and write songs – that was my happy place. A big lesson you get in acting class is – don’t create a picture in your head of what the scene will look like. Let it happen and be completely in the moment, let the moment change you. There were actors in my classes who were living and breathing theater. That made me realize music has always been like breathing for me. So ultimately I took that lesson, and it brought me back to my first love.

Who would be your dream music collaborator to work with?

Ohh this is a tough one. So many incredible artists I’d love to work with. Mark Ronson would be a total dream. I met him on the street once and was completely starstruck. He created some timeless magic with Amy Winehouse, one of the greatest to ever do it. And he’s built a diverse body of work. He doesn’t impose too much of his own style – he lets true artistry shine through. And he’s a die hard New Yorker, which we share.

How has the pandemic affected/changed your songwriting processes?

The pandemic has majorly changed my process. It’s given me the time and space to really hear my thoughts. I’ve been writing completely for myself. The uninterrupted, guilt-free sessions were just unheard of before the pandemic. And this time has made me realize that there is never a dull moment in life – there is always something going on internally to write about. You know those movies where nothing significant is really happening but everything is happening, like “Lost in Translation?” Some of what I’ve been writing feels like that. It’s the little in between moments that are interesting to me.

There’s also a more selfless nature to writing these days. I think more about how people will relate, how to change their day. I wrote my first single, “They Say New York Is Dead,” when I had Covid. It poured out over two days and I recorded it in my apartment. I shared it because I knew a lot of people were feeling what I was feeling. There’s been so much boiling under the surface for everyone. So to get to unearth all of it and write about it has been fun.

Can you share any other exciting releases you have coming up in 2021?

I plan to release an EP of 6 songs in October, which I’m super excited about. I’ve written a lot over the last couple years, so I’m still figuring out what will be on there. It’ll be stylistically diverse for sure. Can’t wait for you guys to hear.

Stephanie June via Jon Bleicher at Prospect PR for use by 360 Magazine

Issy Wood If It's Any Constellation artwork via Maggie Faircloth | Sunshine Sachs for use by 360 Magazine

ISSY WOOD – IF IT’S ANY CONSTELLATION

ISSY WOOD RELEASES NEW EP, IF IT’S ANY CONSTELLATION, VIA MARK RONSON’S ZELIG RECORDS

RELEASES NEW MV FOR TRACK “FUSS”

STREAM IF IT’S ANY CONSTELLATION NOW, VIEW “FUSS” MUSIC VIDEO

Today, U.K. painter and 2021 Artist to Watch Issy Wood releases her self-written/produced EP, If It’s Any Constellation via Mark Ronson’s Zelig Records. This latest release by the artist crowned ascendant popstar by ArtNet is now available on all streaming platforms. She also released the music video for her song “Fuss” which is featured on the EP. Listen to If It’s Any Constellation here and check out the new music video here.

The music video for “Fuss” features sculptures by balloon artist David Crofts. The full video was shot at Issy’s art gallery in London in a single morning.

“Fuss’s video, despite its childlike medium, depicts a very sad dinner date. It fits perfectly on an EP that is equally playful in form and morose in lyrics,” said Issy.

If It’s Any Constellation was written and recorded in the artist’s kitchen using a Juno-106 synth given to her by Ronson last summer. This project explores Issy’s reality during an isolated 2020 in which inner demons were impossible to ignore. While the EP’s first single “Muscle” (released in April and co-produced by Mark Rosnon) both longs for and mocks ideas of toughness through the lyrics and anthemic classic rock feeling production, the second single, “Fuss” (released in May) leans towards the ballad format.

“Fuss is a passive-aggressive song. Its relative simplicity is a sign of its confidence, as are the lyrics, which are given permission to hold the whole track in place. This is about somebody looking to destroy a person in the most British way possible: politely,” shared Issy.

The other tracks on the EP include:

  • “Tough luv” admits to enjoying being deterred by another person
  • “I’ll hold” looks at self-betterment in a traumatic moment, trying to differentiate being abandoned from being placed on hold.
  • “Child’s pose” juxtaposes calmness with the question of maturity using yoga as a stand-in. Unearthing this dilemma, the track starts: oh once the trauma’s baked in / You’ll never sweat it out / It’s set up shop in your bones. 

If It’s Any Constellation is Issy’s newest project since her debut EP, Cries Real Tears!which came out in December of last year. That EP, which featured her two singles, “Debt” and “Cry / Fun,” was crafted over the course of several months during the pandemic. During that time Issy focused on teaching herself to create new worlds through sound while writing most of her haunting lyrics in between painting projects. The result was a unique body of work that deals in both sweetness and cruelty. If It’s Any Constellation, is the next chapter of her introspective journey.

Issy comes from a fine artist background and gained initial recognition for her paintings. Her pieces have been featured in art galleries across the world. Her recent EPs are the result of Issy’s continued exploration of artistry by using music and multimedia as an extension of her work.

Jourdin Pauline image via Frankline Pena. Photographer: Edwig Henson,Designer: Ashton Michael. For use by 360 Magazine

Jourdin Pauline QxA

Jourdin Pauline is electrifying the music industry with her invigorating Trap Pop sound. The self-described Guyanese pop princess performs and writes catchy, anthemic pop music that has won her over 559k followers on her Instagram. Pauline’s most recently release, “Lustful Desires,” has granted the singer even more acclaim with its sensual visuals and 80s inspired aesthetic. As she looks to the future, Pauline is excited for the release of her debut EP at the end of May, co-produced by Killah B. We spoke with Jourdin Pauline about her music being featured on TV shows, her dream music collaborations, and what else is to come from her in 2021.

How have your fan received your recent release of “Lustful Desires”?

My supporters are extremely happy with the outcome of the single. They love it and can’t stop listening to it and have given me so many positive responses.

What are you most excited about concerning your first EP’s debut at the end of May?

I finally get to share all my hard work. I’m giving new energy and allowing people to see a small glimpse on what I’m capable of doing. I’m most excited to see my supporter’s responses, because I do this for them as much as for myself.

What was it like working with Killah B?

Killah B actually is the co-producer behind “Lustful Desires” and a few songs on my EP. It was challenging at first, but throughout the process the chemistry was there. He knows what he’s doing and I’m looking forward to creating more magic together.

Who is a dream music collaborator of yours?

The queen herself–Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, and I would love to tour with The Weeknd.

Where do you find songwriting inspiration?

My everyday life, my experience as a woman. Song writing is also a reflection of my day-to-day trials and how I overcome obstacles. It’s an extension of my true self.

What three words would you use to describe your Trap Pop music?

Turnt, Timeless, Translucent.

What is your favorite show your music has been featured on?

Grownish! I think that show is relatable to me and my peers.

Do you have any other exciting projects coming up in 2021?

I’ve been filming a movie, shows and a couple of live performances. I can’t say much at the moment, but just be prepared because I’m really excited.

*Photographer: Edwig Henson

*Designer: Ashton Michael

Jourdin Pauline image via Frankline Pena. Photographer: Edwig Henson,Designer: Ashton Michael. For use by 360 Magazine

Jourdin Pauline image via Frankline Pena. Photographer: Edwig Henson,Designer: Ashton Michael. For use by 360 Magazine

Camino Press Photo by Def Jam Recordings for use by 360 Magazine

Camino QxA

Camino, an Atlanta-based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, is an inspirational, soulful pop and R&B powerhouse with his debut EP, Burning Fire, to be released on April 23. Burning Fire regales the tale of Camino’s past­– both painful and joyous­­­–as he struggled with homelessness after his move from Mississippi to Atlanta, followed his tenacious passion for music, and eventually landed an impressive record deal with Def Jam Recordings. Camino’s music is authentic, invigorating, and raw­. Here at 360 Magazine, we sat down with Camino to discuss how he found inspiration to pursue music in his darkest moments, dream music collaborations, and the upcoming release of his full-length album.

1. What response are you anticipating when your EP, Burning Fire, drops? 

Honestly, I don’t know. I obviously hope the response is amazing, but I honestly don’t know. I just hope people like it and find a way to connect to it.

2. How would you describe the sound of Burning Fire in three words? 

Cinematic, anthemic and vulnerable   

3. Who was your biggest musical inspiration in writing Burning Fire?

My aunt and uncle inspired the song, and it is about them and their story. But musically, Imagine Dragons and Adele, most definitely.  

4. What kept you going to pursue music when it may have felt like the odds were stacked against you? 

God and faith. I know I’m meant to do music. It’s the only thing I’m good at and it’s the only thing that makes me truly happy­­­­–like truly to my core happy.   

 

5. Who would be your dream artist to collaborate with? 

Billie Eilish, Adele, Sam Smith and Lewis Capaldi are all incredible. I’d love to collaborate with any of them. 

6. Did your move from Mississippi to Atlanta influence the music you were listening to and drawing inspiration from? 

Yes, absolutely. Coming from a small city like Jackson, Mississippi compared to Atlanta, Georgia was such a huge leap for me. It gave me more confidence to write the songs I wrote and instilled the passion in me to create the songs I did.  


7. How are you feeling about already being signed such a notable label as Def Jam Recordings? Incredible. God is the greatest. Def Jam is home. They are incredible and provide every resource I need. Shoutout to my team I LOVE Y’ALL!   

8. Looking ahead, do you have more plans for releasing any other music in 2021?  

Yes, full-length album coming. That is my true masterpiece. Just stay tuned–I’m so excited to share with the world.

Do You Turn Red? (Reimagined) by Peter Manos and Kindness artwork via Capitol Records

PETER MANOS × KINDNESS – DO YOU TURN RED? (REIMAGINED)

Reworked EP out April 22 via Capitol Records

Manos’ debut single “In My Head” is now RIAA Certified Gold

Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Peter Manos announces “Do You Turn Red? (Reimagined),” a reworking of his 2020 debut EP, out April 22 via Capitol Records. Made alongside GRAMMY-winning British artist and producer Kindness, the new EP spotlights Manos‘ soulful, brooding vocals with a deliberate, textured new take on his intimate R&B. Watch the visualizer for first single “In My Head (Reimagined)” HERE. The EP is available for pre-order HERE.

“In My Head (Reimagined)” is a stark new version of Manos‘ breakthrough track, which was named a Song You Need to Know by Rolling Stone shortly after its release in 2019. Since then, the dorm-room-crafted hit has garnered 333 million streams globally, been certified gold by the RIAA, and appeared on the soundtrack to the Netflix film “To All the Boys: Always and Forever.” Rolling Stone hailed “In My Head” as a song that “proves that ballads can still surprise,” and this new version is similarly revelatory, setting the mood with glassy strings and a barely perceptible beat, and placing Manos‘ raw tangle of post-breakup regrets at its emotional core.

Manos, hailed as “your favorite new R&B singer” by Flaunt, has long been a fan of Kindness, the project of artist, producer, and arranger Adam Bainbridge. While Kindness has worked with artists as varied as Solange, Robyn, Kelela, and Blood Orange, Do You Turn Red? (Reimagined) marks the first time that the fiercely solo Manos has brought in an outside collaborator. The project has opened up his work in unexpected ways.

“I love these new versions because they are interpretations of these songs that I would have never come up with on my own,” says Manos. “The arrangements, the playing, the way that Kindness emphasized my vocals–there are so many different things I love about them.”

“Do You Turn Red? (Reimagined)” reinvents each track from Manos‘ debut EP, including a gently up-tempo rework of ”You Don’t Know Me” and a shimmering update of ”Tennessee,” which The New York Times said encapsulated “pure male angst.” Kindness’ arrangements further uncover the soul that lives at the heart of Manos‘ music. “From the beginning, we had the idea of working with Kindness and this was the perfect opportunity,” says Manos. “Adam’s work brought me into a different world that I wasn’t as familiar with. It has changed the way I view a lot of music.” The EP presents exciting new possibilities about the future of Manos’ music–new worlds to explore, and new emotions to share.

Do You Turn Red? (Reimagined) TRACKLIST:

  1. My Mind (Reimagined)
  2. You Don’t Know Me (Reimagined)
  3. At Night (Reimagined)
  4. Tennessee (Reimagined)
  5. Zach’s Ballad (Reimagined)
  6. Do You Turn Red (Reimagined)
  7. In My Head (Reimagined)

8. Zach’s Ballad (Chopped & Screwed)

About Peter Manos

Despite being intensely private, Peter Manos is extremely good at introductions. When he shared his first song in 2017–”In My Head,” that heartrending slab of eerie soul recorded in a dorm room– he turned ears and stoked fascination: Who was this master of catharsis and vibe, always obscuring his face in photos? Everything that’s come since has slowly opened a window onto his wild mind, while also somehow deepening the intrigue. Consider his second song, “Out of Love,” a mercurial mix of alt-pop, indie R&B, and intimate folk. Or his third track–the title of which being “You Don’t Know Me”– says it all, as the track’s live video shows five differently dressed Manoses, playing five different instruments. The Dallas-to-Los Angeles transplant is a one-stop-shop singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and producer. As he puts it, “I’m completely obsessive about making music and getting it right.” And it shows. The man packs a lot into his songs. Memories, realizations, and conversations with himself. Loss, warmth, hope, and loneliness. He has a knack for creating his own space within the familiar, and it’s safe to assume this auteur will soon craft an entire world for us to explore.

About Kindness

Kindness (Adam Bainbridge) is an Asian British producer, DJ, documentary maker, radio host, and recording artist. Their solo works include albums World You Need A Change of Mind (2012) and Otherness (2014). As a producer, they lend a distinct and recognizable sound, with projects including work on Freetown Sound and Negro Swan by Blood Orange and A Seat at the Table by Solange Knowles (for which they won a GRAMMY), as well as production and songwriting on Robyn’s record Honey and writing and production for Jessie Ware’s What’s Your Pleasure. Kindness returned in 2019 with a string of new singles featuring a wide range of collaborations including Jazmine Sullivan, Robyn, Seinabo Sey, and many others. Kindness’ 2019 album Something Like A War chronicled a long journey of reflection and personal dedication. The record is a life-affirmed exploration of new beginnings, and continuing joy in music and collaboration, heavily emphasizing themes of femininity and the role of femmes in community and art, and the sensuality that comes from vulnerability and longing. Celebrated with a wide range of collaborations, it is Kindness’ most ambitious and well-rounded work to date.

Zoe Wees Golden Wings press image via Capitol Records shot by Photo Credit: Philipp Gladsome for use by 360 Magazine

ZOE WEES – GOLDEN WINGS

ZOE WEES’ DEBUT EP, GOLDEN WINGS, SET FOR MAY 21 RELEASE

Wees: An Apple Up-Next Artist For April Will Perform On “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” On April 15

EP Includes The Hits “Control” And “Girls Like Us,” Which Have Amassed Nearly Half A Billion Combined Global Streams

Breakout star Zoe Wees will release her debut EP, Golden Wings, on May 21 via Capitol Records. Fans who pre-order the EP, available HERE, will instantly receive her first two singles, ”Control” and ”Girls Like Us,” which, when combined, are closing in on half a billion global streams. Tune in on Thursday, April 15, to see Wees perform on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

Today’s news is coupled with the announcement of being Apple Music’s Up Next artist for April 2021, coming after the likes of Beabadoobee, Holly Humberstone and Tate McRae. Wees is the first-ever German artist to be selected for the promotion.

“It’s a real honor for me to be named as Apple’s Up Next Artist for April, and to follow on from so many talented people who have emerged from this program. I’m ready to give everything to grow with this challenge the way they did,” says Zoe Wees, who is featured on the cover of Euphoria Magazine. In this feature story, Euphoria observed, “Zoe Wees is one of music’s most exciting rising stars and that definitely isn’t being said for the sake of it.”

Golden Wings features five songs, each delicately penned from a personal, relatable place. See below for track listing. Control” tells the story of Wees’ struggle with rolandic childhood epilepsy–a traumatic, isolating condition that can cause severe seizures. Hailed as “an emotional powerhouse of a song” by LADYGUNN, the emotional ballad became a worldwide hit and entered the top 20 at Pop radio in the U.S. People praised the follow-up single “Girls Like Us” as “a vulnerable pop anthem that pushed for togetherness and solidarity to girls around the world.”

Wees launched “Girls Like Us” with an appearance on DJ Zane Lowe’s Apple Music 1 show. The track is currently in the Spotify Global Top 200 and has been featured on numerous playlists worldwide, including Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits and Apple Music’s Today’s Hits in the U.S. With over 27 million U.S. streams to date, America is Wees’ #1 streaming market for “Girls Like Us.” Watch the official video HERE.

“Each of the songs are autobiographical and very special to me,” explains Wees. “In a way, the EP was written as personal therapy, with each track helping tackle my own mental health. I chose the title Golden Wings to symbolize the feelings of security and strength. These two things are foundations from where hope can grow. I hope people can relate to my stories in their own way.”

Track Listing for Golden Wings

  1. Control
  2. Girls Like Us
  3. Hold Me Like You Used To
  4. Ghost
  5. Overthinking