San Francisco Musician, Morsifire, has teamed up with Emily Afton to reveal and heal through a serene and moving track abounding with hypnotic instrumentals that are tied to potent lyricism throughout their recently dropped single, “Contact”. Ahead of Morsifire’s upcoming full-length release, ‘Metanoia’, which is set to be out on October 11th, 2019, “Contact” sets the tone for the inwardly restorative mission that Morsifire approaches his music with both in the studio and throughout his day-to-day life. Through lyrics that speak of attempting to wrap one’s mind around the excruciating loss of his younger sister, cutting to the bone is what sets Morsifire apart as an artist that creates from the soul and isn’t afraid to lose his mind to enter a space of serenity in the process.
Diving into the painful moment of having to watch his sister’s ashes go into the ground rather than being able to watch her bloom in the physical, Morsifire’s vulnerability is atypical and sincerely appreciated by listeners that approach their lives with depth beyond the skin. If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Mike Shinoda, Fort Minor and Mac Miller, then keep an eye on the promising and vulnerably rich ride ahead for Morsifire on Spotify.
Pakistani-American Sister Duo, Krewella, are back and have channeled a transcendent energy that is beyond the physical with the release of their energetically rich single, “Mana”. Diving inside to find the power within, this electronic-infused bundle of hope, joy, love and power balances the masculine and the feminine while reaching beyond the boundaries of the common soundscape within the Electronic world. Do yourself a favor and check out the music video for “Mana (Magical Power)” below.
Chicago Musicians, Umphrey’s McGee, brought the Umph Love and soul to Detroit for two sold-out nights of transcendent music that left concertgoers feeling as though they encountered an enlightening experience beyond the music. Playing hits trekking back decades, Umphrey’s McGee music is a spectical in itself beyond the glory and glow of the lights that naturally comes along with every one of their shows.
New Orleans Musical Group, Tank and the Bangas, brought their ‘Green Balloon’ Tour to Detroit and it was a delight for all to observe such an idiosyncratic bunch of musicians come together for the sole purpose of sharing their love of music. Touring the globe and finding success throughout emitting their own version of Funk and Jazz, Tank and the Bangas is a group that is bound to last.
Lancaster Rockers, August Burns Red, tore through Detroit over their headlining tour in celebration of the 10-year Anniversary of their monumental album, ‘Constellations’.
Nashville Indie Singer, Resurrection Fern, dials into the nooks and crannies of her heart and draws listeners into a state of heart-wrenching bliss right from the start throughout her beautiful new track, “Savanna”. Strumming away with a light and lush guitar, Resurrection Fern isn’t an artist that is in it aiming for the stars; she’s in it for the love of music that comes straight from her heart. Lyrics that speak of melancholy laced with a bruised heart that has reached a place of facing the truth of the situation, the heart that is cold in Indiana is coming around with awareness and a new outlook on the next chapter.
Having entrusted songwriting duties to a close friend, there is an intimacy spiraling throughout the lyricism and energy of “Savanna” that leads toward the magnetic pull that listeners naturally feel throughout every listen. Being the first single stemming from Resurrection Fern’s upcoming EP, there’s plenty of room to state that we’re in for a delightful bundle of musical joy to come. If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Ingrid Michaelson, Regina Spektor and Colbie Caillat, then keep an eye on the ride ahead for Resurrection Fern on YouTube.
Idiosyncratic New York City Musician, Les Techno, is back with another Pop-infused single, “Edge of the World”, that is sure to ignite flights of fancy within creative listeners’ minds. Being bold and creating the ability within to dare to transcend beyond societies rules while creating his own level of cool, Les Techno continues to stay true to himself and “Edge of the World” subliminally speaks of his courage to withstand any and all criticism that comes the way of an artist who knows exactly who they are and isn’t afraid to express themselves along their journey of life. Taking an experimental instrumental approach that instantly leads listeners back into the headspace of some of the greatest music to come out of the 70’s and 80’s, Les Techno stands eye to eye with a new beginning that he has been craving to experience. Synths and an erotica edge that mimics the likes of Nine Inch Nails further speaks to Les Techno’s engagement in the world of music and how deeply touched a human being can feel through listening to Industrial music.
If there’s something about Les Techno that catches your heart and mind beyond the music, it’s his genre of cool that is palpable and rich in artistic prowess and sass. If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Rush, Genesis and David Bowie, then check out “Edge of the World” now on Spotify and make sure to keep an eye on upcoming releases from Les Techno on Soundcloud.
Vancouver Musician, Aza Nabuko, is in bloom both as a musician and a human being who is bound to stretch beyond the boundaries of her known over the years to come. Experimenting with a variety of seasons of life metaphorically throughout her lyrical back-tale, Aza’s recently released self-titled EP is one that mesmerizes both young and mature listeners. Here’s our track-by-track thoughts.
Kicking off with the first track, “Strangers”, Aza channels the maturity of Banks as she begins lyrically spinning a web of intense feeling that showcases how two individuals that were once insanely in love can fall apart once lies and thoughts become hidden behind closed doors. “Ordinary” is the second track that showcases self-awareness as lyrics that put concrete truth into Aza’s ability to discern her supposed faults empower listeners to be more of themselves when falling deeper into intimate relationships. The third track, “Fade Away”, begins with a soft and emotive piano instrumental that leads into the highlight of Aza’s seemingly divine vocals that spill forward words of yearning for release.
“Heart of Concrete” is the fourth track that takes listeners down a tunnel of dark and back into the light as lyrical awareness shares Aza’s thoughts of being alone in her mind with her ever-growing brick wall heart that she is aware has grown through the pressures of heartache and pain. The fifth track, “Space Between”, is an EP highlight that speaks to the lucid air that stands between two human beings that once shared their entire lives together as Aza becomes increasingly lyrically aware of the distance that continues to grow. Closing out with “When We Fell in Love”, Aza lyrically reminisces on the moments in which she felt like nothing in the mind of a human being that she perceived as her everything through phenomenal songwriting that is bold and abounding with empathy and truth.
If you’re a fan of fellow musicians such as Banks, Grimes and Halsey, then keep an eye on the promising ride ahead for Aza Nabuko on YouTube.
Hip-Hop Legends, Wu-Tang Clan, stormed through Detroit and brought the heat to the first 313 High Times Cannabis Cup held at the Russell Industrial Center. Stemming from New York and providing a legacy of Hip-Hop that cuts down to the bone and reaches into the soul, Wu-Tang Clan have imprinted their Hip-Hop roots into fans both young and old and continue to attract new listeners everywhere they go.
Detroit Artist and Philanthropist, Big Sean, has been continuing to awaken his calling as he has unveiled the Sean Anderson Foundation Production Studio in his hometown of Detroit. Expanding his efforts across the city along with his worldly-wise team, Big Sean continues to plant his knowledge, expertise and compassion into a variety of projects and tools that aid in the burgeoning of Detroit both philanthropically and creatively. Serving Metro Detroit with spaces, tools and knowledge that will aid in expansion, Big Sean’s leadership and care for the wellbeing of his hometown community is palpable and rooted in sincerity.
Creating a center for psychological, mental and emotional wellbeing, Big Sean and the Sean Anderson Foundation have partnered with The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan to provide a space for children and teenagers to take action steps toward leading the life of their dreams in the future. Through a variety of spaces that include world-class technology, Big Sean and partners have created a remarkable space of opportunity for the west side of Detroit and beyond. Beaming with pride from the inside, the Sean Anderson Foundation and D.O.N. Weekend turned out to be nothing short of a total win for all.
