DIGITAL AVATAR BAND SODA STATE RETURN FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION WITH BREEZY POP SINGLE
‘WAY TO GO’
SODA STATE – ‘WAY TO GO’
OUT NOW
Lyrically, sonically and visually Soda State are on a mission to take you away from the world around you; they want you to surrender yourself to the moment and come with them to ‘The Soda State Of Mind’. Each time they release a single they open a door to this world and with their first two singles ‘The Look’ and ‘Midnight’ they showed us a glimpse into their utopian paradise. Setting their standard with layered 80’s synths, kicking back beats and euphoric vocals epitomising their sound.
Now with the latest single, ‘Way To Go’ they continue the expansion of their sound, delivering unadulterated breezy synth pop, simultaneously contemporary and retro, beautifully constructed and designed to make you smile. Its builds in breathy, dreamy and super hooky vocals over a pop dance backdrop, primed for summer and sunnier days, working on the radio as well as your favorite streaming playlists.
The band come equipped with a fascinating story. Back in 2019, M and Tracie are in their garage recording studio in London. Using their laptops, classic analogue synths and an array of gadgets they’ve wired themselves, they stumble on a sound, a combination of 0’s and 1’s in digital code that unexpectedly opens an interdimensional portal, transporting them to an alternate reality: the Soda State.
Transformed into digital versions of themselves, M and Tracie find themselves in a utopian world. Euphoric and intoxicating feeling both nostalgic and brand new – like nothing they’ve experienced before. Immediately hooked, they vow never to leave this paradise.
Before long, they find themselves tumbling through the portal again, away from Soda State. Re-entering the human world in their digital forms. Hypnotized by what they’ve experienced, they can’t rest until they find their way back. Now getting to grips with life in the real world as digital avatars, the friends are on a musical journey to rediscover the sound that will open the portal once more.
Soda State come to us with fascinating and highly creative imagery, they are also lovers of all things retro, think video games, fashion and of course, music. The single release comes equipped with an original video and an alternative ‘Club Soda’ Mix primed for when we finally return to the dancefloor.
Soda State’s ‘Way To Go’ is out now on Potion Records.
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LISTEN TO ‘SUGAR’ (KOLOMBO REMIX) HERE
Continuing to outline their commitment to showcasing new talent from around the globe, Junior Jack & Pat BDS present the next release on their Adesso Music imprint: Virak – ‘Sugar’ (Kolombo Remix) out today.
An exciting new talent and French virtuoso, Virak first received a rework for ‘Sugar’ from label head Junior Jack at the end of 2020. Now, as the track continues to grow houseplayer heavyweight Kolombo delivers his rework.
‘Sugar’ is built on bold drums, driving bass and a deeply moving atmosphere. Kolombo brings elements of tribal trance in his remix whilst retaining that house undertone that he’s become so famed for.
Having mastered the art of modern production, Belgium’s Kolombo’s discography charts esteemed imprints such as Kompakt, Turbo, Diynamic, Noir Music, Dirtybird and more. Playing shows at Belgium’s Tomorrowland, all across America, Russia, Australia, Europe and not to mention his second home in Brazil, display that he has soared to the forefront of the global electronic music scene and is a credit to the ‘Sugar’ remix agenda.
Virak is also no stranger to the DJ booth. Now residing in Thailand where he has a number of residencies, he started his career in 2006 and has frequented many of the prestigious clubs in France such as Les Caves: (Courchevel), Le Milk (Montpellier) as well as open format sets at some of the world’s most tropezian bars and beach clubs. Championed by Junior Jack, the Adesso Music team and beyond, Virak is a sure one to watch for 2021.
Virak – ‘Sugar’ (Kolombo Remix) is out now Adesso Music
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Earth Is A Black Hole, the sophomore album from Los Angeles band Teenage Wrist, is out now via Epitaph Records.
Produced by Colin Brittain (Basement, A Day to Remember), Earth Is A Black Hole follows the band’s 2018 debut Chrome Neon Jesus and sees guitarist Marshall Gallagher stepping up as frontman. The artistic liberation of this lineup change, coupled with two years of consistent touring has aided in the band’s sonic evolution. The new album incorporates elements of modern rock with the band’s signature shoegaze styling while integrating synths, drum samples, and electronica to ultimately take their sound to a more expansive and aggressive level.
Conceptually, the album focuses on the potential that we all have to transmute our past into something positive. This concept is paralleled in the collage-style artwork designed by Colin Crane, which acts a visual representation of the album’s central theme. The dichotomy between hope and hopelessness is what lies at the core of this album.
Early Acclaim for Earth Is A Black Hole
“Throughout Earth Is A Black Hole’s tight, 33-minute runtime, impeccable sequencing carries the listener through various emotional states with ease. “ – New Noise Magazine
“a comforting soundtrack for these strange, dark times we’re all experiencing, positioning Teenage Wrist as not only one of rock’s best new bands, but also, maybe, an important one.” – Kerrang!
“This is the sort of album that will thrive with replays in the summer months, maybe even locking in some year ends spots in the process – it’s certainly likely.” – The Soundboard Review
“Earth Is A Black Hole does an absolutely stunning job of navigating all of the ups and downs for a life in a pandemic and beyond.” – Soundfiction
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BAND ANNOUNCES “LIVE FROM THE UNKNOWN” LIVESTREAM EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 2021
FALLING IN REVERSE have shared the video for the reimagined version of the classic fan-favourite “I’m Not A Vampire.”
Watch the video for “I’m Not A Vampire (Revamped)” HERE
The epic visual is dramatic and cinematic, and feels very Tim Burton-esque. Meanwhile, the new version of song is equally as epic and sprawling.
“‘I’m Not a Vampire (Revamped)’ was over 10 years in the making,” says Ronnie Radke. “I wrote the original song, while sitting inside a maximum security prison, about drug addiction. I always believed songs such as this one had more to offer than its original form, so I wanted to give fans a new perspective and redefine who I am when it comes to expressing myself and being creative.”
The original appears on the band’s 2011-released album The Drug in Me Is You, which achieved a Gold certification last year.
Falling In Reverse are also pleased to announce “Live From the Unknown,” an immersive livestream experience. It will feature two totally unique concerts with different set lists taking place over a pair of Friday nights in April.
“‘Live From the Unknown’ is a two-part event I have created that has never been done,” Radke explains. “It’s two shows on separate nights with added elements that you just have to see to understand. Me trying to explain it now would ruin the live experience and also wouldn’t do it justice. Make sure you grab your tickets cause it probably will never happen like this again!”
The dates for the “Live From the Unknown” are as follows:
Saturday, April 17— Part 1 — 11am AEST
Saturday, May 1 — Part 2 — 11am AEST
Watch the “Live From the Unknown” trailer here and then purchase your tickets here.
Falling In Reverse’s most recent single “Popular Monster” enjoyed a multi-week stint at No. 1 on the rock radio charts in the US. The song landed in the top spot on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Chart, and the Nielsen Rock Chart. It marked the first No.1 single of the band’s career. It also followed the gold certification of the band’s 2011-released debut album The Drug in Me Is You and a sold-out anniversary tour in US.
ICYMI:
Watch the Stranger Things-inspired video for “Superhero” here.
Watch the epic and atmospheric video for “Coming Home” here.
The “F**k You and All Your Friends” video is viewable here.
Watch the BTS footage from the “F**k You and All Your Friends” video here.
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Young Thug releases his new single ‘That Go’ featuring Meek Mill and T-Shyne via his label, Young Stoner Life Records. Produced by Nick Papz, ‘That Go’ sees Young Thug and Meek Mill reunite for the first time since 2017’s ‘We Ball’, bringing together their signature flows with the energetic addition of Young Stoner Life Records’ newest talent, T-Shyne.
Since signing to Young Stoner Life Records, New York rapper T-Shyne has become a staple in the family, with ‘That Go’ building on Young Thug and T-Shyne’s collaborative history, last coming together on the hard-hitting 2020 single ‘Moncler’. T-Shyne will be releasing a new project in 2021.
The track is the third single from Young Thug and Young Stoner Life Record’s highly anticipated album, Slime Language 2, released later this year. Singles ‘Take It to Trial’ by Young Thug & Gunna and ‘GFU’ by Yak Gotti & Sheck Wes feat. Yung Kayo were both released in 2020.
Recognised worldwide as the godfather of new wave rap, Young Thug has broken convention at every single turn and reinvented the sound of popular music. His Grammy award-winning, platinum-selling records have paved the way for generations beyond him. In 2020, he achieved fourteen Billboard charting hits with no album release and released records by artists including Gunna and Lil Keed through Young Stoner Life Records, of which he is the Founder and CEO.
Now in 2021, Young Thug leads the charge as a certified cultural tycoon. In addition to owning multiple hugely successful businesses, Thug continues to challenge and redefine the boundaries of culture in his vision of the future.
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Photo Credit: Amaya Lang
Where are you currently based?
On Gadigal land of the Eora nation aka Sydney.
How did you first start playing music?
When I was little I copied everything my older sister Jeanie did. She brought a guitar home one day when I was 10 and I adopted it. I was painfully shy back then so I started writing songs as a way to communicate.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been so far?
As weird and depressing as a lot of things have been politically/globally/
In terms of music though, I have missed playing shows and watching live music a lot. Having an imposed break has made me really appreciate it. Now when I go see live music you can hear a pin drop because everyone is so focused on the music. The audience is soaking up every note. I haven’t played a live show since I left Australia in September 2019 which is weird after playing every week or so for years. Can’t wait to get back on stage.
You were overseas in 2019 and then came back to Australia due to Covid, please tell us about what you got up to:
I had wanted to live in Europe forever and got a three year working visa for the UK in 2019. So I released my second album Hysteria! in September 2019 and a week or so later I left. I spent three months in London, three months in Paris and three months in Athens walking 20 kilometres a day exploring the streets, parks, music, galleries. I taught myself a music recording program called Logic and wrote songs every day and demoed them in Logic. I was basically by myself working on my craft with jobs on the side to fund adventures.
Then in Athens, I was working for an NGO supporting LGBTIQ refugees and the situation politically got pretty scary – there were anti-refugee riots and people started burning refugee camps in Lesvos. They had to shut the shelter I worked at due to threats so I lost my job. The next day I got an emergency text from the Greek government saying a lockdown was going to happen because of COVID and no-one could leave their house without a permit. Trump announced he was closing the US borders. My family called and said Morrison was about to do the same. I had to make a very quick decision. I didn’t even have time to tell my landlord I had to leave and threw all my shit in a bag, went to the airport and got the first plane back to Sydney I could. It was the right decision – it would have been hard to stay living alone in the current climate. And now seeing all these stranded Australians still trying to get home 14 months later.
Your new single ‘Waiting For Time’ will be out on Feb 16, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I wrote this song walking around London with a heart that fell full and empty at the same time. When I left Australia I had just fallen in a terribly timed romance. I decided to leave anyway with the hope and a promise they would join me eventually. This song is about feeling in limbo, wondering when and if I’d see them again. Talking to them on the other side of the planet at odd times of day and night due to the time difference.
In terms of the sound, I penned the term Stargaze for this new collection of songs I’m releasing this year. Think shoegaze but instead of looking down you look up at the stars, trying to absorb and reflect the sound of their beauty, darkness, silent noise, infinite space, twinkling hope in the distance. I’m always using the stars for inspiration.
How did you go about writing Waiting For Time?
I wrote it in winter in London when I was feeling pretty lonely but also experiencing a weird long-distance love bubble. I didn’t have a guitar at the time so I wrote it on bass with lyrics and melody and stitched the rest together in a kind of patchwork from random recording sessions in Paris, Athens and Sydney.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who did you work with?
When I got back to Australia during the first wave of COVID, I did a (socially distanced) session at Harvest Recordings in Marrickville to get the bones of the song down. Kat Ayala laid down some beautiful lush guitars for it. And Sarah Fenn-Lavington smashed out drums. I co-produced the song with Ben Moore (Harvest Recordings), who also added his guitars and synths. We kept layering things on, rearranging, adding things and taking them away. It was the first time I’d worked on a song in this way and the first time I’d worked closely with a producer. It felt so good to collaborate creatively like this in a safe place – my living room mainly. We did vocals in my bathroom and Ben mixed it too. I got Casey Rice in Melbourne to master. I’m really proud of where it ended up sonically.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
RVG, Vagabon, Arlo Parks, Spiritualized, Sol Seppy, Brian Eno, Grouper.
What do you like to do away from music?
Spending time in nature mainly. Solo swims at the beach, exploring rock pools, I love going on ferry rides in Sydney and taking my dog for walks near water. Also I love my friends and laughing as much as possible with them.
What’s planned for the remainder of 2020 going into 2021?
I’m working on and releasing a bunch of new songs this year and going to work with a director for a special music video or two. Mostly I’m excited about rehearsing a new set with a new band and getting back on stage on on tour as soon as possible/
Favourite food
Where are you currently based?
All four of us are based right here on the Gold Coast within about 20 minutes of each other.
How did Chutney form?
Chutney formed in late 2019! We all had our own separate musical projects that we had been part of. I (Matt) wanted to try a different sort of genre from what I had been focusing on at the time and wrote a few indie-rock numbers. I had brought these songs to Cal (Guitar) and Pat (Bass) and we decided to form this little project. Andy (Drums) came on board after a few of the first songs were written out and the rest is history.
What’s been happening recently and how has your Covid experience been?
We were only really just starting out as a band when COVID first bared its teeth so our mentality was to use that time to get all the structures in place for a successful post-COVID world. We tried to work on refining our sound, building a brand and creating an image… as well as write lots and lots. As things opened back up we snatched up any and every gig and it’s honestly worked quite well.
Our focus recently has been writing the years worth of music out and getting ready for our Invisible tour.
Your new single Invisible is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
I wrote the basic chord structure and lyrics after watching Elton John’s Biopic “Rocketman.” I was particularly taken aback by one quote – “Real love is hard to come by. So you find a way to cope without it.” I thought it was kinda sad that there are those who feel they aren’t worthy enough to be loved. I thought it was a pretty heavy notion, however its those sorts of ídeas/moments that I love writing about.
How did you go about writing Invisible?
My little moment of inspiration came halfway through the movie so I made a little voice memo and got to it later. I had some pretty chords I was playing with so I wrote the whole song that afternoon. That same week we came together and played it as a band and pretty much had it 95% complete, it was one of those ones that just falls into place I suppose.
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
We recorded with our long time collaborators Scotty French from Love St Studios and Paul Blakey for Mastering. We’re always happy with the sound we achieve with these two and honestly recording with Scotty is such a good experience.
You have a tour coming up this February, where are you headed?
The tour is just a small one to showcase our single so we are doing 2 shows in Brisbane and 2 shows in our hometown. You can find us at Black Bear Lodge (18th), Elsewhere (19th), Vinnies Dive Bar (27th) & Greaser Bar (5th).
How do you prepare for live shows and what can we expect?
It’s pretty much just about getting into a rehearsal space a few times before a gig and making some noise. We have an array of music, from faster numbers to ballads, but I think for the tour we are gonna keep it as energetic as possible. We also have a bunch of new music to test out which is exciting.
Any new music on the way?
Yes yes! We have around 10 tracks done; it’s just about choosing the right ones at this point if you know what I mean. There’s about 3 of them that are worthy of being the next single… time will tell which one we pick.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
I’ve been getting around the local scene ALOT recently. Beddy Rays, Sycco, Girl and Girl and Local Safari come to mind. I’ve also been absolutely smashing Fontaines DC recently. Absolutely love their sound.
What do you like to do away from music?
We are all quite a close group of friends; so just hanging out on weekends and playing any sport we possibly can or having a bit of a drink. We also love checking out any of the local artists that we can. There’s so much good music coming out of the Gold Coast, you don’t need to leave the city to enjoy an amazing show.
What’s planned for 2021?
The next thing will be our follow-up to Invisible and the tour. We want to get out to a couple of the major capitals of Australia (COVID pending) but really we just love playing shows and writing music – so we will continue to do that.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
Definitely our local pub the Lonestar Tavern in Mermaid – or perhaps Options for Andy 😉 We may spend a bit too much time there.
DADA LIFE PARTNER WITH REVEALED RECORDINGS TO LAUNCH NEW LABEL ‘CRASH & SMILE’ AND DROP FIRST SINGLE ‘RUMBLE SLOW’!
Launch date: Out now!
Stream here: revr.ec/RUMBLE-SLOW
Swedish duo Dada Life are renowned for their fun sensibility and broad view of nonsense and surrealism. So, fans of their sound and ethos will be excited by the news that the Dada revolution continues to gather pace with the arrival of their own recording label – Crash & Smile – and a new single with ‘Rumble Slow’.
Undoubtedly moulded in a laboratory of madness, Dada Life has spawned Crash & Smile to be a buoyant, grin inducing imprint that will not only serve the full on, big room anthems that fans have come to expect! But it’s also going to be an environment for building and support a new generation of artists that share Dada Life’s focus for top notch productions and big bass lines.
When pinned down to reveal why Crash & Smile came to be, Dada Life responded: “We’re super excited to start a new chapter in Dada Land with the Crash & Smile label. It’s a natural step since we’ve felt something is missing in the music space. We felt there must be more people than just us that want to crash with a smile on their face! Big melodies and high energy are the essence of what makes us feel happy! We’ve been working a lot with Hardwell and Revealed, so to be able to do this label with them feels amazing! We can focus on finding great music, like our new release ‘Rumble Slow’, and being creative!”
In partnership with Revealed Recordings, Dada Life and their newly formed Crash & Smile have international reaching aims for the label. Utilising the esteemed Dutch powerhouse’s long experience and in-house personnel, Crash & Smile seeks to climb musical mountains with its output. From being the source for all things Dada Life, the record label shall also be a springboard for other artists and music releases.
Dada Life’s manager Toby Benson added: “I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Revealed team for many years across a number of projects, so it was an obvious next step to partner on launching Dada Life’s new label ‘Crash & Smile’ together. This deal gives Dada Life the creative freedom to release their unique style of music and also a platform for them to sign and develop talent under their own imprint.”
Olle Cornéer and Stefan Engblom are the Stockholm duo that embodies Dada Life in the physical form. Every piece of sound, sweat and swirling idea comes from them. They are known for their anthemic hits such as ‘Kick Out The Epic Motherf**ker’, ‘One Last Night On Earth’, ‘Happy Violence’, ‘Born To Rage’, and ‘Feed The Dada’. The Dada Life boys has also been a prominent feature at large scale events over the years showcasing their crazy antics, including declaring their own nation, at mainstages everywhere from Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields and Tomorrowland.
Commenting on the partnership Revealed’s Managing Director Massimo Baudo said: “We have all heard Dada Life’s iconic songs played in clubs and festivals, on the radio and tv all around the world. These guys have always been pioneers and their music will continue inspiring fans in the future. Everybody within the team is thrilled to be working with Dada Life and be part of this new adventure, so we couldn’t be happier they have chosen Revealed as the home for their new Crash & Smile label.”
Revealed Recordings have been on the frontier of music experience since its launch in 2010—a hotbed for artists such as Maddix, KAAZE, Dr Phunk, and Sick Individuals. Revealed has also welcomed into its family established names that include Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Jason Derulo, Craig David, Austin Mahone, Afrojack, Quintino, KSHMR, Timmy Trumpet and Snoop Dogg.
The first release on Dada Life’s new Crash & Smile label is ‘Rumble Slow’ out now!
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Where did it all start for you? Is there a particular artist you can remember first hitting you with inspiration to start exploring music as a career?
.I’ve always been intrigued about music and the art of performing but I think it kicked off after high school, learning how to make beats with goals to perform the stuff that I make one day. I grew up in Ghana so a lot of my influences came from Ghanaian musicians. i then got heavily into Tinie tempah and then also got into Christian rapper Lecrae. I also vividly remember discovering Miracle (who goes by Blessed now), and like another Ghanaian brother making music in Australia, I was so inspired and introduced more to hip hop and music than ever. After that is when the discovery of the j Coles and Kendrick Lamars came into picture and solidified the inspirations more.
You have been involved in not just music, but different artistic mediums – was this a natural progression of interests for you, or did you find being involved in one thing (music, say) led to another (photography, say)?
Photography and film became something I picked up over time and realised I was good at it. For a couple of years, these were the more professional side of me but I worked closely with a lot of musicians and artists. Music has always been around but I never felt ready as I was still learning. I think music then overshadowed as I realised there’s a stronger passion and there’s more room to learn and grow. I think with Photography and film I did it well for payment but with music, I made it regardless of what it could bring.
It’s been interesting but the good thing is that now, Music is the centre and every other creative endeavour surrounds it.
The latest single with Tawanda marks a slight change up in vibe and execution when it comes to the music we’ve heard from you. What makes ‘Test Drive’ a significant entry in the new body of work you’re set to unveil in 2021?
Test drive solidifies my ability to be versatile. I never saw myself going this lane with the music I make and I think after that I realised I could jump and make any track and still keep it Yaw. Every other release including features has also been slightly different. I guess Yaw really does it all
You’re based in Sydney – what’s the scene like there at the moment when it comes to the support for fresh hip hop names on the come up? What’s exciting you the most about being part of it all?
The scene is interesting. I think there’s way too many talents available that the people are not ready for so it’s taking time. I think I cherish content more and I think the noise sells more than the developing talents and creativity that is coming up. But also I think we’re such a growing scene so there’s hope for what it could be. I’m just glad to share my art with the city and world
Do you think your aims for making music and art have changed heaps/any from when you first started? If so, in what ways?
I think it’s changed a bit. I’ve always wanted to perform on big stages and I think that is bound to happen. But I think I’m more focused about purpose and enjoying what I do now and impact more than being heard. And that’s is definitely a growth that changed my goal
2020 was trash all round, but what did you learn about yourself and your artistry as a result?
I learnt that the time to be great is now. And also the time to create is now. There might not be the freedom to do what you wanna do.
We’re no doubt going to be hearing more from Yawdoesitall as 2021 rolls on out; what’s surprised you the most about the way your artistry has developed and how are we set to hear that in the music?
What surprised me is the kind of music I’m making. I never thought it could branch and be this huge thing that has multiple hands involved. I think I’m more than just a rapper and you’re gonna feel it.
The faces of Australian hip hop look hella different now to how they did even 10 years ago – which is really exciting. Do you think this change is permanent?
Yessir, I think change is important. Perhaps not permanent but its evolving and I’m here for all of it.
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“Produced by Julien Lopes (aka Ramzoid), and written by Haddad – “On The Low” is her introduction to the music world. “I wanted to explore my words, feelings and musicality through the creation of a song that fused my love for R&B and Pop,” says Haddad. The new single is a testament to her burgeoning musical flair, one that is modern, progressive and distinctly her.
A resident of PEI, Haddad has been involved with a myriad of community arts projects ranging from starring in the Charlottetown production of “Stan Rogers: A Matter of Heart” to lending her talents to good causes such as the “Beacon of Light” candlelight vigil commemorating the victims of the 2020 Beirut explosion. With a future that is full of unlimited potential, Nadia Haddad is an artist to keep an eye on.
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Title: Too Late
Label: Stabby Records
Release date: February 12, 2021
LA-based DJ/producer Sam Blacky makes an explosive debut with her brand new single “Too Late,” which serves as the world’s official introduction to Sam’s underground-influenced house and techno sound. “Too Late” opens with disco-inspired vocals and a kickdrum driven bassline, quickly setting the stage for a late-night vibe that perfectly reflects her DJ sets; listeners can imagine themselves taking part in one of her “A New World” series, dancing underneath the stars of some of Mexico‘s most beautiful locales. The single is out on Sam Blacky‘s label Stabby Records, which will deliver cutting-edge house music from Blacky herself and other artists, representing the same sonic vision. Sam and Stabby Records have plenty of surprises and new music in the works this year, so keep an eye out for what’s next!
Samantha Black is a multitalented DJ/producer, model, and influencer professionally known as Sam Blacky. Originally from San Diego, Sam spent several years in Australia, where she first fell in love with producing music and performing live. Since moving back to Los Angeles, music and performing have taken a front seat in her life. In addition to her hectic modeling schedule, Sam has performed live across the world from 2017 to 2021, from Mexico to Ibiza to Bali, racking up over 120 gigs a year at some of the premier electronic festivals and clubs on the planet. With the global pandemic in 2020, Sam released a series of videos on Youtube called “A New World,” where she streamed live sets from some of her favorite places in Mexico, giving viewers a taste of vacation vibes even while staying safe at home. Before all the music, her modeling portfolio included brands such as Nike, L’Oréal, Galore, Marie Claire, Superdry, Guess, Sports Illustrated, Malibu, and Playboy, giving her a unique creative perspective to all types of cultures and styles to bring to her music. With the launch of Sam Blacky‘s label, Stabby Records, and her first releases, 2021 is set to be a breakout year for Sam as she expands her artistic brand.