NEW SONG: LUKE CHRISTOPHER, "UPSIDE DOWN"



What does triple threat (singer, producer, rapper) Luke Christopher do when he finds out his latest EP's, YSTRDY and TMRW, are pushed back until September 11? Graces the fans with the track "Upside Down," a well orchestrated diddy about the girl who just won't budge...from pulling his heart strings.  --GB

NEW SONG: FRANCESCO YATES, "CHANGE THE CHANNEL"


Francesco Yates releases his self-titled EP on September 11, but not before gracing the fans with another song, "Change The Channel." Electric guitar strums and higher vocal octaves rule in this fun track as Yates explores his edgier side. --GB

FRANCESCO YATES AND ANDY ALLO COVER THE WEEKND'S "CAN'T FEEL MY FACE"



Light on the ears, but heavy on the sultriness, Francesco Yates has just covered The Weeknd's "Can't Feel My Face;" 

Andy Allo has also taken an acoustic turn with the song in an airy yet alluring cover (find that after the cut).

KIMBRA GETS DOWN AT BABY'S ALL RIGHT IN NYC




Kimbra got up in her vibe at Baby's All Right in NYC this past July, performing on behalf of the event "SPACE JAM: A Night Of Experimentation and Improvisation." The vid features Vishal (Empress Of), Ian Williams (BATTLES), and Dan Edinberg (The Stepkids).--GB

NEW SONG: PHONY PPL, "TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON (SEX SELLS)"



Phony Ppl delves into the deeper question visual, musical, and creative artists face on their way up the ladder in "To Keep The Lights On (Sex Sells)." Whats an artist supposed to do to keep the lights on?--GB

NEW SONG: LAURA MVULA, "YOU WORK FOR ME"



In the slow and sultry track "You Work For Me" from the Cold War action flick The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Laura Mvula shows em' who's boss. Listen above.--GB

NEW SONG: FRANCESCO YATES, "HONEY I'M HOME"


Take a minute or two to adore the slick vocals of Francesco Yates. His new song "Honey I'm Home" will create some swoon; Francesco trickles over the scale like water over sand, and yes, he hit the high note at the end. Winner. 

His debut EP drops September 11 on Atlantic Records.




VIDEO: EMILY KING PERFORMS "DISTANCE" AND "GOOD FRIEND" AT BOWERY BALLROOM


Emily King performed "Distance" and "Good Friend" at her recent show at Bowery Ballroom, NYC, and captured pristine video of it all. Her latest album, The Switch is out now.

NEW SONG: BIRDY AND RHODES, "LET IT ALL GO"



Birdy teamed up with newcomer Rhodes for the slow jam "Let It All Go." It's on Rhodes' debut album coming out called Wishes; check out the release when it comes out on September 18.

JDVBBS GIVES A PRODUCTION SPIN TO RDGLDGRN'S "DOING THE MOST"


JDVBBS, singer rapper and producer repping VA, took to his skills of the latter to re-produce RDGLDGRN'S "Doing The Most." His take includes a bit of an electronic spin, which differs from the original version which sports heavy drums and guitar.

RDGLDGRN is a collective from the area (Reston, VA) who were granted a special chance to work with Dave Navarro and Pharrell Williams for Pharrell's iamOTHER YouTube channel. The label focuses on unique creatives from all walks in the industry, from artists, to musicians, to fashion icons.  Find the original after the cut.

FRANCESCO YATES COVERS SHAWN MENDES' "STITCHES"



Francesco Yates took to his YouTube to cover up-and-comer Shawn Mendes' "Stitches, " and his light croon and R&B style just glide over the track. Stay tuned for Francesco's debut on Atlantic Records.