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- NEW MUSIC: BROODS | LIKE A WOMAN
BROODS that consists of beloved sibling duo Georgia and Caleb Nott, have returned with a new single and video for “Like A Woman.” The release provides a taste of their forthcoming album, "Space Island," set for release on February 18h. The track is a follow-up for the duo who released the second single “Heartbreak” from the album, following “Piece Of My Mind” released in September. "Space Island" is an exploration of grief and all its many dimensions: its unpredictable nature and refusal to follow any linear path, its incredible capacity to bring great clarity and transformation. The album came to life during serious upheaval for lead vocalist Georgia. Having married at the age of 21, she went through a difficult divorce soon after the release of BROODS’ previous album "Don’t Feed the Pop Monster" As Georgia turned to songwriting as a means of processing her grief, she and her brother/bandmate Caleb discovered an unlikely but wholly fitting vessel for that emotional outpouring. In sculpting the forward-thinking yet nostalgic sound of "Space Island." BROODS has collaborated with Troye Sivan, Jarryd James, San Holo, and Ladyhawke’s Guilty Love track. With over 1 billion streams of their music, the duo toured worldwide, playing major festivals and shared stages supporting artists like Taylor Swift, Sam Smith, Ellie Goulding, Haim, CHVRCHES & Tove Lo.
- NEW ALBUM: FKA TWIGS | CAPRISONGS
FKA Twigs has released her mixtape entitled "Caprisongs," which serves as her first collection of new music since 2019’s "Magdalene." In a statement about her mixtape, FKA twigs wrote, “Caprisongs is my journey back to myself through my amazing collaborators and friends.” She continued, “Caprisongs… it’s bronzer in the sink, alcopop on the side, a cherry lolly, apple juice when you’re thirsty, friends in the park, your favourite person, that one sentence somebody said to you that changed everything, a club pre-game, your bestie who is always late but brings the most to the party, meeting a friend at the airport, just togetherness.” The 17-song mixtape features a guest list with artists like Jorja Smith, Daniel Caesar, Shygirl, Rema, and Dystopia. "Caprisongs" also boasts the previously released single “Tears in the Club,” featuring the Weeknd. FKA twigs executive produced "Caprisongs" with El Guincho. The mixtape also has production from FKA twigs and El Guincho and Koreless, P2J, Mike Dean, Arca, Psymun, Warren Ellis, Sega Bodega, and more. Outside music, FKA twigs told Michaela Coel in early 2021 that she was working on a martial arts-based TV series for FX. And, when Lil Nas X released his “Montero (Call Me by Your Name)” video, twigs opened up about having a conversation with Lil Nas X about similarities between his video and her “Cellophane” visual.
- NEW MUSIC: CHRIS BROWN | IFFY
Chris Brown is officially back to music with his brand new single "Iffy," which is the lead single from Brown’s highly anticipated album, "Breezy." As he completes work on his upcoming tenth studio album "Breezy," Brown is finishing up his short film of the same name. In addition to his music releases, the Virginia-born singer will also bring us plenty of videos and NFTs this year. The new album will follow his 2019 LP, "Indigo," which included his hit single “No Guidance” featuring Drake. The song was nominated for Best R&B Song at the 62nd Grammy Awards. The singer announced the song shortly after we entered 2022 with a short snippet and artwork on his Instagram. The track has the typical cadence that Chris is famous for and should make his fans happy. Although it’s been nearly three years since Brown’s last album release, he has kept fans tide over with his 2020 joint project with Young Thug, Slime & B, as well as features. In 2021, Brown collaborated with a range of artists, including H.E.R. (“Come Through”), Mario (“Get Back”), Sevyn Streeter (“Guilty”), Ann Marie (“Check for Me”), Wale (“Angles”), Sage the Gemini (“Baby”), OG Parker (“Rain Down”) and more. 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for Breezy, who reportedly expects a baby with model Diamond Brown. This would be his third child for the singer, a 2-year-old son, Aeko, and a 7-year-old daughter, Royalty.
- NEW ALBUM: BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE | OLD DEAD YOUNG: B-SIDES & RARITIES
Broken Social Scene has released "Old Dead Young: B-sides & Rarities," a career-spanning collection of B-sides, rarities, and outtakes pulled from 20 years of 7-inches, compilations, soundtracks, and hard-to-find releases. The 14-track album also includes titles like "Not at My Best," which played over the end credits of the 2010 film "It's Kind of a Funny Story," and "Curse Your Fail," which was included on a 2009 7-inch split with the Sea and Cake. There's also a ton of album outtakes and B-sides, including the title track, which was previously a vinyl-only addition to 2016's "Hug of Thunder." Old Dead Young is named after the collection’s closing track, an anthemic rocker that had only been available up until now on the vinyl version of the band’s 2017 album "Hug of Thunder." BSS hasn’t been in the studio since those lengthy sessions, which produced not only a full-length album but two EPs. But the 14 tracks on Old Dead Young cover Broken Social Scene’s entire two-decade career in the studio. The seven-minute-plus Death Cock is the band's first recording with Dave Newfeld, who produced their breakthrough 2002 sophomore album "You Forgot It In People" before joining the act’s revolving-door lineup. Do the 95 was the ragged B-side for the Stars and Sons seven-inch back in 2001. Not at My Best is a frantic but melodic alt-folk curio that clocks in at just over a minute and runs over the closing credits of the 2010 comedy-drama It’s Kind of a Funny Story.
- NEW MUSIC: TEARS FOR FEARS | BREAK THE MAN
Iconic British duo Tears For Fears have released "Break The Man," the third single off their highly anticipated first studio album in seventeen years, "The Tipping Point," arriving February 25th, 2022, via Concord Records. Co-written by Curt Smith and Charlton Pettus and co-produced by Curt, Roland, and Charlton, the band has crafted an empowering yet groovy track, with the overarching message being to break the patriarchy. Of the song, Curt says, "'Break The Man' is about a strong woman and breaking the patriarchy. I feel that a lot of the problems we've been having as a country and even worldwide to a certain degree have come from male dominance. It's a song about a strong woman breaking the man. For me, that would be an answer to a lot of the problems in the world - a better male-female balance." In November, the band also announced "The Tipping Point World Tour," with support from Garbage on the U.S. leg. Kicking off in Cincinnati, OH, on May 20th, 2022, these dates will see the band performing in over twenty cities across North America before capping off with their last show in Wantagh, NY, on June 25th, 2022. These dates will mark the band's first U.S. tour since 2017. See below for a complete list of dates, tickets and more information; visit the band's website here.
- NEW ALBUM: THE LUMINEERS | BRIGHTSIDE
Though 2022 may not have started as calmly as we all had hoped with the new COVID Omicron surge, politics and hospitalizations do seem to be slightly more under control than 12 months ago. With winter in full swing and Christmas music making its way down the charts, it’s time for the first major releases of 2022. And The Lumineers have decidedly kicked things off with an optimistic take. "Brightside," their fourth studio album, finds the band in somewhat familiar territory with lyrics often about minute moments of romance. This time, the music is more electric and fuller than their previous releases. Quiet drumming is paired with an electric guitar on the opening title track. It tells a story of commitment through the good times and the uncertain ones. “Brightside” features a more electric and produced sound than some listeners of The Lumineers may be familiar with. Still, it works well, especially paired with succinct scenic descriptions like, “I was stranded in the bed/ You were listening to ‘The Dark Side of the Moon/ I could barely see your eyes.” The Lumineers make the perfect style of music to listen to this time of year. It’s warm and comforting, and the band aims to spread love throughout its songwriting. The two are not seeking revenge, nor are they heartbroken. If you get sent into quarantine, take a listen to "Brightside," as it will undoubtedly be an uplifting and easygoing 30 minutes of your time.
- NEW ALBUM: FICKLE FRIENDS | ARE WE GONNA BE ALRIGHT?
Having teased their second album throughout the past eighteen months via single and EP releases, a true Fickle Friends so you should be familiar with around half of their new album "Are We Gonna Be Alright?" already. The Brighton popsters used their duo of "Weird Years" EPs as a way to keep creating and releasing during the monotony of 2020, reflected in lyrics of "Write Me a Song," "Alone’" and side B highlight "IRL" odes to making music and human connection. So when it hits the mark, theirs is as radio-friendly a sound as it comes: "Pretty Great" has the kind of well-worn chord changes that are at once familiar and nostalgic, "IRL" possesses an earworm chorus, and Natti Shiner’s breathy, matter-of-fact vocal often brings to mind Sky Ferreira’s through the record’s twelve tracks. Unfortunately, it also often misses the mark. It’s a well-worn trope that it takes some doing for spoken-word breaks to work mid-song, and theirs, in the otherwise delicate "Glow," really doesn‘t. It isn’t until the penultimate number "Won’t Hurt Myself" that it feels like anything here has its own distinct identity. The album covers a range of feelings and emotions born out of frustration in relationships, anger and intensity to feeling crazy, mixed with joyous times recording the album, celebrating times and company with friends, savouring every moment, especially after such difficulty during the lockdown.
- NEW ALBUM: THE WOMBATS | FIX YOURSELF, NOT THE WORLD
Wombats have released their fifth studio album, and rather than it being time to celebrate, it seems like the dark days of the last couple of years have started to take their toll. Written and recorded entirely in isolation, "Fix Yourself, Not The World" is a record where the bangers are lurking around the corners, and the band is listening to too much Joy Division but forgetting to dance. "Fix Yourself, Not The World" marks a further shift. Like Coldplay before them, they’ve reached a level where touches of EDM, R&B and chart electronica are no longer outside their wheelhouse. And, crucially, they deploy them with delicacy and restraint, with one eye permanently trained on the sources of their sound: Talking Heads, The Cure, LCD Soundsystem and New Order. Three pre-release singles marked the album’s creative range. The uncharacteristically slouch-paced "Method To The Madness" crackles like antique vinyl, imagining an R&B song that Portishead might have written in 1952 before building a crescendo of pounding synth-rock. Pop anthem "If You Ever Leave" "I’m Coming With You" sounds like fantasy co-writes between The Strokes and Charli XCX. "Fix Yourself, Not The World" is the first indie release of 2022 that might weigh into Ed Sheeran and Adele’s mud fight at the top of the album charts, and it might not even be long before The Wombats are headlining major festivals.
- NEW MUSIC: SIA SHELLS | BRB
Toronto-based singer and songwriter Sia Shells rhymes about the everyday magic we find through relationships, self-love, reflection and dreams. Her juxtaposition of emotive, contralto vocals against upbeat dream-pop sounds will instantly transport you to another world. he has now released a new song, “BRB,” along with a music video that follows up “3%”, which was released in May 2021. “'BRB' is about checking out of reality to reconnect with your higher self and hone the magic from within, the creativity we all harness inside,” Sia Shells said of the song. “Think of my single as a new age meditation mantra, where we temporarily disconnect from the world to reconnect with ourselves.” She continued, “For the music video, we wanted to match the dreamscapes of the lyrics by transporting you into another world, one filled with imagination.” Sia Shells has been making music moves her whole life; school musicals and talent shows found a place in her heart from a very young age, inspiring her to grow into her music projects and become her band. Finding joy in the sounds of David Bowie, Bjork, Billie Holiday, Hole, Portishead, Tricky, Massive Attack and Amy Winehouse, Sia Shells amalgamates themes from those legendary artists into her sound, which can be described as “mermaid electro” or “dream-pop.”
- VIDEO PREMIERE: FINNEAS | THE KIDS ARE ALL DYING
Finneas may be fresh out of a very successful 2021, but that hasn’t stopped him from sharing even more content. Not only did he drop his debut album, "Optimist," but he also received Grammy nominations across all four major categories, including Best New Artist, Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, and Song Of The Year. Now giving fans more insight into his creative vision around his debut album, Finneas shares a visual alongside his poignant track “The Kids Are All Dying.” The visual was directed by Philip Andelman, who has worked with the likes of Rihanna and John Mayer in the past. Filmed in Los Angeles, it sees Finneas breaking into a jewelry shop and causing a scene. The song itself speaks to how exhausting the world can feel at times. Finneas is seen smashing the glass encasing expensive necklaces; he sings of people being concerned with frivolous things while politicians are lying, schools are on lockdown, and kids are dying.
- NEW MUSIC: YEARS & YEARS | SOONER OR LATER
Years & Years is gearing up to release his third album, "Night Call," and he shared a new single, "Sooner Or Later." The forthcoming LP, which will be the first since Years & Years became the solo project of vocalist Olly Alexander earlier this year, will land on January 21, 2022, via Polydor. The song follows three singles already released from the project, including his recent single "Sweet Talker" along with "Crave" and "Starstruck." He Explained that his upcoming third record would be a solo endeavour; Alexander previously explained: “The three of us are still good friends. Mikey will be part of the Y&Y family and play with us live, and Emre will focus on being a writer/producer.” Night Call is Years & Years’ first album since 2018’s "Palo Santo" and was influenced by French house, the 70s and 80s disco and R&B singer Sylvester, hedonism and escapism. At the heart of the record is the idea of looking for love but finding power in yourself instead. At the same time, Alexander takes inspiration from his acting career to embody the perspective of a new character. The record continues Alexander’s exploration of queer life, reflecting his status as a powerful voice for the LGBTQ+ community, and blurs the line between fantasy and reality while capturing the joy and anticipation of going out.
- VIDEO PREMIERE: SHAWN MENDES | I'LL BE OKAY
Grammy-winner released the music video to his latest single, "It'll Be Okay," nearly two months after his split from Camila Cabello. The music video, directed by Jay Martin, follows Mendes as he walks down the wintery streets of his hometown Toronto, Canada. As Mendes makes his way around, he passionately sings along to the tune, struggling with the pain of the past. The 23-year-old singer released the emotional ballad in December, and in the lyrics, Mendes details the end of a turbulent relationship. The video consists entirely of Mendes slow-walking his way through his hometown of Toronto at night amid a snowy night crooning the lyrics with no one other people around to hear his laments. “Oh, if the future we’ve dreamed of is fading to black/ I will love you either way,” he sings as the song’s piano coda wells up, and he slows to a crawl in a dimly lit alleyway. The song marks Mendes’ first solo music release since his fourth studio album "Wonder," which came out in Dec 2020 and topped the Billboard 200. He’ll be taking "Wonder" all around the world during his 2022 tour, which kicks off its European leg in spring before heading Stateside next summer with openers Dermot Kennedy and Tate McRae.
- NEW MUSIC: BASTILLE | SHUT OFF THE LIGHTS
British pop-rock band Bastille will release their upcoming fourth studio album “Give Me the Future” on February 4, 2022, via Virgin EMI Records. It was executive produced by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder. The band unveiled a new song, “Shut Off The Lights,” as the fifth single written by Dan Smith, Jonny Coffer, Phil Plested and Mark Crew and produced by Mark Crew, Dan Smith, and Jonny Coffer. "Give Me The Future" takes us into a fantasy wonderland free from restrictions. Each song is a different danceable dreamscape, a place where you can travel back and forward in time to be anyone, do anything, and embrace a new wave of automation. This enables the listener to get lost inside their imagination. The album is laced with references to the world of a sci-fi film, literature, video games and virtual reality. Bastille has cemented a reputation for building whole worlds around their releases throughout their previous three albums, often doing so with innovative, award-winning creativity. "Give Me The Future" is no different, this time accompanied by a fictional but familiar tech giant called "Future Inc," the creators of an invention called “Futurescape,” a device that allows users to live out their dreams virtually. It’s weaved through every element of the campaign and can be seen in the videos for all three singles: “Distorted Light Beam,” “Thelma & Louise,” and “No Bad Days.” Recently, Bastille contributed "Hope For the Future" to a short film “From Devil’s Breath,” produced by Leonardo DiCaprio.
- NEW MUSIC: AVRIL LAVIGNE | I LOVE IT WHEN YOU HATE ME (FEAT. BLACKBEAR)
Avril Lavigne has unleashed her new single, "I Love It When You Hate Me," featuring blackbear, which is a follow-up to "Bite Me," the first single she released under her new record deal, DTA Records. Avril Lavigne has also announced that she will release a brand new album entitled "Love Sux" next month. Set to land February 25, it comes after the Canadian singer-songwriter previously teased that her seventh LP would be arriving “at the top” of 2022 on Travis Barker’s label. Speaking on the album last month, Lavigne said it was inspired by Green Day and that “it’s a love letter to women.” “I went back to what sounds I originally was influenced by at the beginning of my career [for this album],” she told Entertainment Weekly. “To the core, I’m a kid from a small town who listened to bands like Blink-182 and Green Day and NOFX in high school, and I tapped into that.” She continued: “It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s just pure rock & roll from front to back. There’s a lot of reflecting upon different relationships that I have gone through and where I’m at, and even though there are songs about past love experiences that didn’t work out, I’m in such a good place in my life that it’s still just fun and feisty and light. I’m poking fun at myself that I’ve gone through a lot in love.” Avril Lavigne has made history, smashed records, and consistently blazed a trail of her own as an uncompromising force in music and culture. Beyond selling 40 million albums worldwide with 12.5 million units sold in the U.S. alone, she has notched eight GRAMMY® Award nominations.
- NEW ALBUM: BASTIAN BAKER | STORIES OF THE XXI
Bastian Baker celebrates his 10-year career in 2022. The opportunity for the 30-year-old Vaudois to take a look back, but also to project himself into the future as he has now released his fifth album, “Stories of the XXI." The Swiss star manages to squeeze four albums, 150,000 album sales, and numerous accolades into a relatively short space of time. He spoke of the album, saying, "There are songs, like “No Secrets,” that I had written in 2017. I also wrote a track when I was stuck in Costa Rica during the first lockdown. I haven’t changed the recipe; it’s the same as usual. These are things that I experience, that I want to share, that I observe, that intrigue me or revolt me." The handsome pop talent continues to add to this impressive discography with the lead single lifted from the project titled "When It’s All Over." The song captures a sense of the challenges of the distance and anxiety brought to the forefront by current global events. Yet, in an inventive twist, the music changes dynamic and captures the end of a relationship – with the pandemic proving an opportunity for self-reflection for many. He has won several awards over the past decade, including his seven Swiss Music Awards, two Walo Prizes, an MTV European Music Award, the medal for Switzerland of the year or its ten gold and platinum discs. Bastian will be hitting the road in Switzerland – appearing in venues such as Les Docks, Lausanne/ Kaufleuten, Zürich/ Kofmehl, and Solothurn on his March 2022 tour.
- NEW ALBUM: MOIST | END OF THE OCEAN
The Canadian rock band that formed in 1992, Moist, is back with a new album. The LP — the band's fist since 2014 — is called "End of the Ocean," via Known Accomplice. "End of the Ocean" marks Moist's first album since 2014's "Glory Under Dangerous Skies." Produced and mixed by the lead guitarist, Mark Makoway, "End of the Ocean" also features the band’s original bass player, Jeff Pearce (who rejoined Moist for their 2019 25th Silver Anniversary tour) as rhythm guitarist Jon Gallivan and drummer Francis Fillion. “End of the Ocean” follows “Tarantino,” the album’s first single released in late January with an accompanying video. The video uses footage from Mateo Guez’ 2009 film "Off World," shot at Manila’s “Smokey Mountain” landfill once home to 30,000 people (it was removed in 2009). In the press release for the new single, frontman David Usher warns of people’s desire to make money “at the expense of the planet,” including the latest non-fungible token trend. “Can we just slow down on the love affair with the NFT’s, at least until we can make them climate-neutral?” Founded in 1993, Moist was propelled to prominence on the strength of their debut album, "Silver," and the uniquely powerful alt-rock anthems “Push,” “Silver,” and “Believe Me.” Like Silver, the band’s follow up records – "Creature" (1996) and "Mercedes Five and Dime" (1999) – went on to achieve multi-platinum sales with over 1.3 million albums worldwide and yielded more chart-topping hits, including “Resurrection,” “Tangerine,” “Gasoline,” “Breathe,” and “Underground.”
- NEW MUSIC: ALY & AJ | DEAD ON THE BEACH
Back in May 2021, American pop-rock duo Aly & AJ released their fourth studio album, the first in 14 years, “A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun,” ushering in an era of pristine, organic, and liberating indie alternative that showcases a duo in the prime of their creative journey. Today the duo releases one of the tracks from the deluxe edition, titled “Dead On The Beach,” featuring actor Josh Pence. AJ Michalka and Josh Pence wrote the new song. An accompanying music video was also released, directed by Stephen Ringer, who filmed it in Malibu, California. The duo plans to release the album's deluxe edition, which is scheduled to be released on February 11, 2022. The deluxe edition comprises 16-track, including the previous 12-track plus an additional four brand new tracks. Produced by Yves Rothman and recorded with live instrumentation at the legendary Sunset Sound, the album finds its title taken from a lyric on the record that captures the essence of the 12-track collection -- it swirls together sisterhood, solid songwriting, and the SoCal sun, creating an inspiring, stimulating experience that feels 70s-inspired yet undeniably cutting edge in the modern music landscape. An accompanying music video was also released, directed by Stephen Ringer, who filmed it in Malibu, California. The duo recently appeared on Good Morning America, and they will appear on BottleRock Festival along with Metalica, P!nk, Twenty One Pilots, Luke Combs, Kygo and more in May 2022.
- NEW MUSIC: SOFIA CARSON | LOUD
Chart-topping singer, songwriter, actress, and activist unveils her female empowerment anthem "LOUD" today, along with the breathtakingly bold music video. Get "LOUD" The new track follows the journey of a once silenced voice breaking free. Carson worked with songwriters Alida Garpestad Peck and Paris Carney on liberating the anthem. "LOUD" transports the listener into a world of pop and R&B, as Carson's powerhouse vocals captivate with depth and soul. She conveys intense emotion and commands attention as she asks, "Are you getting uncomfortable now? Am I a little too loud for you now? Don't try to calm me down. I was made to be LOUD!" About the song, Carson commented, "From the bottom of my heart, this song is dedicated to YOU. The women of the world and all the LOUD voices of change. Because we were all: Made to Be LOUD." Through the metaphor of a butterfly coming out of her cocoon, the video, directed by award-winning director and frequent collaborator Uri Schutzer & choreographed by the acclaimed Avihai Haham, tells the story of a silenced voice, spreading her wings, taking flight, and breaking free. Louder than ever. Sofia Carson is a force of nature, rising to the top of all she endeavours with grace and style in the world of entertainment. She has forged a singular path in music, film, television, and philanthropy. As a singer, she's garnered nearly 1 billion streams and two billion-plus views and reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200.
- NEW MUSIC: MUSE | WON'T STAND DOWN
Muse has returned with their first song in four years. It’s called “Won’t Stand Down,” and it comes with a music video directed by Jared Hogan. Produced by Muse and mixed by Dan Lancaster (who has previously worked with "Bring Me The Horizon" and "Enter Shikari"), ‘Won’t Stand Down’ is, according to Bellamy, “about standing your ground against bullies, whether that be on the playground, at work or anywhere.” In the clip, a weak figure siphons the energy of an army to transform into a towering, demon-like being. "Won’t Stand Down’ is a song about standing your ground against bullies, whether that be on the playground, at work, or anywhere,” singer Matt Bellamy explained in a statement. “Protecting yourself from coercion and sociopathic manipulation and to face adversity with strength, confidence, and aggression.” Muse’s last album, "Simulation Theory," came out in 2018. Since then, the UK rock band has released a concert and narrative film as a companion project to the LP, an "Origin of Muse" box set celebrating the 20th anniversary of debut album "Showbiz," and a full-album remix of their classic 2001 album "Origin of Symmetry." Muse will play their first UK live show in nearly three years in June with a headline slot at the Isle of Wight Festival. This summer, the band is also set to play at several major European festivals, including Tempelhof Sounds, Mad Cool Festival, and Germany’s Rock am Ring and Rock im Park.
- SONGS YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS WEEK
JP COOPER | NEED YOU TONIGHT (FEAT. RAY BLK) JP Cooper and RAY BLK have teamed up for an exceptional new duet called “Need You Tonight.” The relatable and emotive track is taken from JP’s upcoming album "She," which will drop on February 18th. Centring around themes of heartbreak, pain and loss, the track is sure to resonate with many. On the duet, JP Cooper said, “Need You Tonight” is a song about navigating the fallout of a young relationship in a small town. It’s one of my favourite songs from the album and sparks so many photographic memories for me.” The accompanying visual is a performance video, showing the two in perfect synergy as they perform the song along with live instruments. NOA KIREL | THOUGHT ABOUT THAT Popstar Noa Kirel first started releasing English-language singles, and she recently capped off 2021 with her biggest gig yet. She took the stage for a showstopping performance of her single “Bad Little Thing” on the televised "Miss Universe 2021." Now ringing in the new year right, Kirel returns with “Thought About That,” her first new song of 2022. “Thought About That” arrives alongside a futuristic and fun video directed by Roman Buchatsky. It sees Kirel waking up in a sci-fi fantasy world characterized by towering buildings and flying cars. She realizes her man has left her behind but has no problem dancing through a broken heart. MATTEO BOCELLI | CLOSE Acclaimed singer/songwriter Matteo Bocelli who is Andrea Bocelli's son launches 2022 with an uplifting new single and video titled "Close." He shot the accompanying video at Italy's Arena di Verona, a 2,000-year-old Roman amphitheatre that, in recent times, has hosted performances by such artists as Paul McCartney and One Direction. Be sure to tune in to the "The Kelly Clarkson Show" on Thursday, January 20, for a performance by Bocelli. He is a special guest on the U.S. arena tour recently launched by his father, opera legend Andrea Bocelli. The outing, which included two Madison Square Garden shows in December, resumes on February 10 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The 24-year-old debut album, which is yet to have a title announced, will be released later this year. ANSON SEABRA | COME CLOSE Anson Seabra is welcoming 2022 in his own way by releasing his latest single, “Come Close.” The song highlights a central message of heartbreak and wishing for their partners to find someone “who puts you first, who keeps you close, who knows your heart, and sees your worth.” After the success of his sophomore album “Feeling For My Life” and his Christmas EP “A Heartfelt Holiday,” he states on his personal Twitter account that he’s going to “put out his biggest song ever in 2022,” which piques excitement for his fans. The singer-songwriter will also go on his first solo US tour, kicking off on April 19 in Dallas, Texas, and will conclude on May 11 in Los Angeles, California. ISAK DANIELSON | GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT Swedish singer Isak Danielson releases the new single "Good Things Come To Those Who Wait," written and produced in collaboration with Peter Kvint. Danielson says of the track, "Good Things Come To Those Who Wait' is one of the greatest songs I have written. It is about the path to success, about getting where you want to go and what you have to sacrifice to get there." Isak’s captivating and mature sound shows an old soul in a young man’s body and talent reaching beyond his age. His voice has drawn parallels to both Anthony & The Johnsons and Hozier, but it stands out perfectly by itself as a new measure, on its own. He quickly rose to global recognition with his 2018 track, “Ending,” which was used in a routine on "So You Think You Can Dance," choreographed by Talia Favia then featured in Marvel‘s Cloak & Dagger. BILLEN TED | 24/7 (FEATURING JC STEWART) Brit Award nominees Billen Ted have linked up with Northern Irish talent JC Stewart on their new single "24/7." Tapping into the infectiously saccharine dance-pop sound on which Billen Ted has built their reputation, "24/7" combines euphoric piano chords and rousing breakdowns with the pitch-perfect vocals of JC Stewart. It follows Billen Ted’s last single, "When You’re Out," featuring Mae Muller that has racked up 10 million Spotify streams to date. His collaborator JC Stewart is a Northern Irish singer-songwriter who is best known for co-writing the Lewis Capaldi hit ‘Hollywood,’ which featured on the Scotsman’s best-selling debut album "Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent," and for his parody of the Friends theme which went viral after being noticed by Jennifer Aniston. MORE NOTEWORTHY NEW MUSIC JUSTIN JESSO | CLARITY KIDDO | JUST A GIRL LEONY | REMEDY BEN KESSLER | APRIL ARCTIC LAKE | BREATHE




















