New York-based Heavy Rock / Metal band Fear Is Dead has released the Official Music Video for their single ‘Dirtnap’ off of their August released EP, ‘What Remains’. ‘Dirtnap’ was directed and edited by Skila of Fear Is Dead.
In today’s overcrowded Metal scene it’s virtually impossible for a band to rise up and stand out, against the odds, that’s what Fear Is Dead is doing.
Since 2011 they’ve been racking up large numbers of awe-inspiring live performances, Fear is Dead has garnered the acclaim of many of New York’s underground, bringing fans from the Metal scene, and Hardcore / Punk scene together. Melting faces from BK’s Knitting Factory to LES Mercury Lounge, most recently packing out Brooklyn’s new Metal haven Lucky 13 Saloon. Their unique sound and intense energy some would say is reminiscent of early Machine Head and Korn.
Established in 2011 by Skila and Jacqueline Burns, the early line up included Anthony Moreno Brown on drums. Jax’s guitar and bass stylings set the tone for the heavy sound that would evolve to what we hear today. They released two EPs Fear Is Dead in 2011, and Mourning Ritual in 2013, that were both well received. Songs like “I’m Slow,” “Lie to Me,” and “Boomerang” still requested by fans today.
The band went on hiatus in 2014, and in 2015 Skila returned with a new line up, composed of Matt Pompeii on Bass, Carlos Crowcell on Drums, and newcomer David English on Guitars. This new Fear Is Dead still had the trademark strong groove and poetic introspective lyrics but is musically much heavier, and darker than it’s earlier incarnation. In the beginning of 2016, the band released their 3rd EP, Eleutherophobia. An appropriately more aggressive project, reflecting the times, personally, socially, and politically. Songs like “Pretty Ugly” and “Miranda” quickly became underground favorites. Since the EPs release, FID has been performing monthly and putting out a video per song every 2-3 months, all produced and directed by Fear Is Dead.
In 2017 Fear Is Dead released their 4th EP, What Remains. While a bit more experimental than the last project, they still retain the heavy feel that they’re known and loved for.
Their music, videos, and artwork all embody what Fear Is Dead is about: evolving musically, artistically, exorcising demons and losing yourself to find yourself, even for a moment.
LINKS:
https://www.fearisdead.com
https://www.facebook.com/fearisdead
https://twitter.com/FearIsDead
https://www.instagram.com/fear_is_dead
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Aura Davis – Die Alone
Aura Davis has today released her new single and video titled ‘Die Alone’. A solid mix of electronica, power-beat, piano, and that original something that Aura has within her voice. Her voice is captivating on many levels. A combination o angelic and experience. Add to that a solid monster of a hook and you have her new single ‘Die Alone’. Beautifully crafted in its dark and somber overtone, the song is clearly a stylistic evolution for Aura. She will be one to watch…. and listen to.
About Aura Davis
Aura Davis is an up-and-coming artist hailing from Switzerland. Davis has had an interest in music and arts from a very young age, with experience in casting auditions and live shows. She wrote poems and novels already at the age of 9. Around the age of 13, she found herself on a rollercoaster of feelings, such as being bullied and being confronted with family issues, which lead her to put down art and music. Soon finding back to it, to deal with the struggles of finding her own way at the age of 15.
Aura is a big fan of the Nashville scene. When asked about her songwriting process, she explains: “like a lot of other songwriters I usually sit with my guitar, pen, and paper. It could start from anything, like a melody that is stuck in my head that day or even a few words or a phrase that I have heard or said to someone. …and then I come up with whatever the moment throws at me.”
Her first two singles ‘Secrets’ and ‘Keep Running’, both released in 2020, were door openers in many ways. “It was me, trying to find my sound I guess,” she says, “I have been trying to sound like my idols for quite a long time, instead of focusing on my own strengths and magic moments. I worked hard on that in the past months.” The result of that mental change is a song called “Die Alone”.
There’s no doubt Aura is back. She’s darker, stronger, more honest, and a lot more herself than ever before. And there’s a lot more to tell in 2021.
LINKS:
https://www.auradavis.com
https://www.facebook.com/thisisauradavis
https://twitter.com/thisisauradavis -
Hardwell Live at Ultra Music Festival Miami 2017
Ultra Music Festival continues to be a highlight across the live calendar, from Japan to its legendary cityscape event in Miami, the latter was certain to be a sparkling jewel in the crown of an amazing run of live dates for Hardwell. From his now-iconic to the scene live sets that have been watched by millions online, Hardwell is pleased to now reveal his full Ultra Miami headline live set for 2017 become part of the movement and join united with Hardwell and his fans across all corners of the globe.
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Atmosphere – Delicate
US Hip-Hop legends Atmosphere return to Europe for the Mi Vida Local Tour. After extensively touring North America since the release of their ‘seventh’ album, Mi Vida Local, the kings of indie Hip-Hop will be coming across the pond for eight exclusive live shows this April.
Mi Vida Local has received extensive critical acclaim since its October release and showcases their innovative and defining style of Hip-Hop. With over 20 years in the game and such a phenomenal back catalog, Slug and Ant promise a run of unforgettable performances.
Main support for the Mi Vida Local Tour Europe will be from newer Rhymesayers signee deM atlaS off the back of his debut album Bad Actress, which was produced entirely by Ant (Atmosphere), and was also released October 2018. The innovative rapper/singer/crooner also released his spellbinding 5-song visual EP, “Bad Loves Company” in line with the album. Additional supporting artists include The Lioness and DJ Keezy.
LINKS:
https://rse.lnk.to/MiVidaLocal
https://rhymesayers.com/artists/atmosphere
https://www.facebook.com/Atmosphere
https://twitter.com/atmosphere
https://www.instagram.com/atmosphere