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Skumlove Releases ‘The Dark’ Video (The Week in #Indie Segment)
Skumlove has released their new video titled ‘The Dark’. Music with a meaning and video with a vision, ‘The Dark’ explores that ‘thing’ that most of us are affected by but few dare to talk. Stigma is a prejudice. Prejudice is ignorance. And, since isolation was somewhat mandated in the last year, anxiety and depression have become the norm. But, there is strength in numbers. Discussion can be exposing. ‘The Dark’ is a reminder that we are not alone and we have nothing to fear. Let the music be the anthem for a movement.
The ‘You Rock Foundation’ has partnered with Skumlove in supporting their single, “The Dark” and hopes to shed light on anyone who may be going through dark times and in need of help or support. More information on the ‘You Rock Foundation’ can be found HERE.
About ‘The Dark’
Self-described as Dark Rock, Skumlove has officially released their upcoming single, “The Dark” on all platforms. Skumlove is a band consisting of vocalist Skum Love, Robyn Sin on guitars, Cisco Z on drums, and J. Diablo on bass, with extra guitar effects by Michael Ciravolo of ‘Beauty In Chaos’. Their upcoming single, “The Dark” was written by Skum Love, and produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Crescioni at Stygian Sound. The music video was shot and directed by Vicente Cordero at Industrialism Films.
“The Dark” was written “under duress while being held captive by the height of the pandemic in 2020. The song depicts dark imagery of four characters dealing with stress, anxiety and depression in their lives. A heartbroken girl, a stressed-out businessman, and a bullied youth contemplating revenge, while a battered housewife tries to drown her sorrows. Inside this darkness is a ray of light in the shape of a hand reaching out to pull them out of the turmoil and bad decisions.”
Alex Crescioni, who produced, mixed and mastered the single shares, “‘The Dark’ showcases a new sound for Skumlove that I feel has been waiting to emerge from the depths. The music and video complement each other beautifully encompassing vulnerability we all can relate to during times of mental and emotional unraveling.”
Speaking on the single, vocalist, Skum Love wanted to create a song that felt relatable during a challenging time within the past year. Skum Love shares, “This song is a very personal one. I knew it had to be more than just another song, it had to be a movement… I reached out to the ‘You Rock Foundation’, and with their incredible help, this song can reach to more people and hopefully reach others that are crying out for help. Music has always brought me out of a dark place and made me see the light.”
About Skumlove
Skumlove is a dark rock industrial band, originally from Los Angeles. The band consists of vocalist Skum Love, Robyn Sin on guitars, Cisco Z on drums, and J. Diablo on bass. Compared to Type O Negative, Prong, and Killing Joke, lead singer Skum Love always knew he wanted to be on the music scene. Skum Love was also a household name in Hollywood’s most notorious nightclubs and alleyways. While Skum was promoting clubs all over southern California, touring the world and spreading the “brand, there was always a musical itch that wasn’t being scratched.
Skum, under the wing of Glen Danzig, began the first incarnation of Skumlove consisting of an all-star cast including Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) and Justin Bennett of Skinny Puppy. Skumlove has also had Tony Campos (Static-X) and Tommy Victor (Prong), as well as Burton C. Bell and many other forms of the band.
Featured image by Erica Vincent.
LINKS:
https://www.skumlove.com
https://www.instagram.com/skumlove
https://www.youtube.com/user/skumlove
https://www.facebook.com/official.skumlove
https://twitter.com/skumlove
https://open.spotify.com/artist/616rf2S4K30XAuMS6kn795
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Jammerzine’s The Week in #Indie for 6/27/2022
Jammerzine has exclusive interviews with Jane N’ The Jungle, Branjae, Circle The Earth, and Simha. Also premieres and new music from Josie Cotton and Kevin Preston, Saadin Dassum, Summy, Pan Amsterdam and Damu the Fudgemunk, and Ina Forsman.
About Jane N’ The Jungle
Jane N’ The Jungle release their new single titled ‘Dirty Dog’. But wait, there’s more! We also have an exclusive interview with Jordan White and Brian Dellis from Jane N’ The Jungle. We get into a detailed and must hear meaning and background story about the new single as well as some of the things that make Jane N’ The Jungle tick, click, and survive as well as what is around the corner.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/JaneNTheJungle
https://twitter.com/janenthejungle
https://www.janenthejungle.com
https://www.instagram.com/janenthejungleAbout Branjae
Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with the multi-talent known as Branjae. Currently in the midst of her Debut Tour, her music is at that stage where it goes from defining itself to evolving as a brand. Yes, I said it here. Branjae is an artist whose music will outlive the musician. She is one of those artists that ‘gets it’.
And, in this interview, I talk with Branjae about her current plans and endeavors as well as where, in her soul, does her music come from and what inspires her.
LINKS:
https://linktr.ee/branjaemusic
https://branjaemusic.com
https://www.facebook.com/BranjaeMusic
https://www.instagram.com/branjaemusicAbout Circle The Earth
Circle The Earth has today released their new single and video for ‘Sweetest Pain’. A beautiful and lush prog-pop=rock opus that not only fits all of those genres and more it compliments each and every one of the. Effortlessly. To make a band of this magnitude, you have to fill it with mega-talent. Each person must be a superstar on their respective instrument. And that is what Circle The Earth is. It is a supergroup.
LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/circletheearthla
https://www.instagram.com/circletheearthla
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzuJh5l_fKSPBc__aNQ29A
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/circle-the-earth/1530262929
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mPBb6EXuG4aboBcJ5YOpz?si=uRHfs1BmQJS6iwPStY-XmQAbout Simha
Jammerzine has an exclusive interview with the rising artist known as Simha. We get to talk with Simha about his music, in particular, his new EP titled ‘After So Long // बरसों बाद’. A truly cathartic and introverted look into the self and the world around us done in such a way as only an original artist can do.
We talk with Simha about ‘After So Long // बरसों बाद’ as well as that special journey that all artists go through. That magic moment when the music is becoming defined and the artist is becoming refined.
LINKS:
https://linktr.ee/simha
https://www.facebook.com/iamsimha
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTYk9-4MXO4ADN3Q9xAZeg
https://www.instagram.com/simha/About Josie Cotton and Kevin Preston
Josie Cotton and Kevin Preston have released their new video for the track titled ‘The Ballad of Elvis Presley’.
As if brought back to a simpler time à la 1955, Josie and Kevin bring a timeless homage to the king of Rock N’ Roll with a starry eyed western croon with rockabilly roots and a fistful of dollars adding grandiose tributes to the guitar of Duane Eddy and the croon of Ray Price. The best music, looking forward, is that type the looks forward while giving a nod to the past. This is what music will be again, thanks to artists like Josie and Kevin.
Check out our other features with Josie Cotton HERE.
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LINKS:
https://www.facebook.com/JosieCotton
https://www.instagram.com/josiecottonofficial/About Saadin Dassum
Saadin Dassum has released his new video for the track titled ‘Tomorrow’. Saadin is a hard artist to pin to a genre. His songs seem to come from wherever in that private place that true musicians filter their inspiration through to churn out original content. I hear pieces of Joe Jackson and other avant garde pop and music icons but it presents itself as an original piece. That is the mark of a true artist.
LINKS:
http://saadindassum.com
https://www.facebook.com/Saadin-Dassum-366472384219722/
https://twitter.com/SaadinDassum
https://www.instagram.com/saadindassum
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0USg6VGxyTCghZFPGRKBwL
https://www.tiktok.com/@saadindassumAbout Summy
Summy has premiered her new video for the track titled ‘Said It After’. A song and video meant to hit you subtly in the feels, the song captures that subtle inflection of angelic emotion and soul that Summy simply has a knack for. Her voice is beautiful. Match that with a hook and you have a soundtrack to that special moment you may share or keep to your self.
Take this song on a trip with you. Either on the road or that journey in your mind with the lights dim or the eyes closed. Let it sink in to your heart. Clinch your eyes with emotion when you hear that vocal line that soars. You can’t miss it.
LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/summerferguson
https://twitter.com/summysideup
https://www.facebook.com/summysideupAbout Pan Amsterdam and Damu the Fudgemunk
Pan Amsterdam and Damu the Fudgemunk have released the new album titled ‘Eat’. Freeform by default and suave smothered in cool, we now have that main course after the appetizer that was ‘Rigatoni’.
We feel each beat, every rhythm, every slap to the jugular. With food as a constant resource, both in life and inspiration, it’s only fitting that be the case with this album from a versatile trumpeter, artist, producer. Sometimes humorous, sometimes informative, the concept is so original that it lucidly fits.
The music is a beat factory full of digital delicacies fit for your ‘egg foo yung fuckery’. Ok, I will admit, that’s a line from the album, but, I had to steal it. The album is filled with memorable one liners and more.
Take that for what you will, ‘Eat’ will stay with you long after you consume it. And, you wont’ blow up the bathroom.
LINKS:
https://lnk.to/PADTF_EAT
https://panamsterdam.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/panamsterdamnyc
https://twitter.com/panamsterdam11
https://www.facebook.com/panamsterAbout Ina Forsman
Ina Forsman has released her new album titled ‘All There Is’ via Jazzhaus Records. Retro sounding club jazz with a modern pop twist, ‘All There Is’ proves to be a fun album. One of those jewels found in a record store. With hints of Motown and vintage soul, Ina proves that the heart of music is alive, well, and beating to the drum of the independent musician.
Ina has two very solid things going for her. Her weathered and powerful voice and her songwriting. She is steeped in musical history, though not enough to be anything but original. Because she made a spectacular album. An album that should be on vinyl (hint, hint).
LINKS:
https://www.instagram.com/inaforsman
https://www.facebook.com/InaForsman
https://www.youtube.com/inaforsman
https://www.tiktok.com/@inaforsman
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Evidence Releases ‘Pardon Me’ Single (The Week in #Indie Segment)
Evidence has released his new single and video titled ‘Pardon Me’, from his upcoming album ‘Unlearning Vol. 1’. Laid back and leaned into, ‘Pardon Me’ delves into the mind of a musician as he releases his inner thoughts and trials of life. A lesson for all within the lyrics, the smooth backbeat makes a subtle message of life lessons learned and those learned better appreciated as Evidence appreciates all he’s earned and those around him.
Evidence’s new album, ‘Unlearning Vol. 1’, drops June 25th.
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LINKS:
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