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Alaska Reid Announces Debut Album ‘Disenchanter’, Shares New Single ‘Back to This’

Alaska Reid has announced her debut full-length, Disenchanter. Co-produced with A. G. Cook, the follow-up to the singer-songwriter’s 2020 EP Big Bunny will be out July 14 via Luminelle Recordings. Check out a video for the lead single ‘Back to This’ and scroll down for the LP’s cover art and tracklist below.

‘Back To This’ was inspired by a hike in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, where Reid came across a group of forest service workers on a break. “It was late summer and they looked happy and dusty,” she recalled. “It was like a painted reverie from a classical painting. I fantasize about other people’s lives, other people’s professions, and writing is a way I can approximate what it must be like to be someone else. So this song is about stumbling upon a scene in someone else’s life and wanting to be a part of it, but it’s also about wondering if I ever seemed as cool or as worthy as those smokejumpers did.I also had this idea of looking back at a photo and wondering why, at the time, I did not feel like the version of myself looking back in the photo.”

Elaborating on the inspirations behind album, Reid said: “I read a lot of fantasy, and there’s a character I was introduced to called the Fiend Folio, who can absorb the power of magical objects by coming in contact with them, and in turn, drains the magic from them, disenchants them. Maybe it’s morbid, but a writer takes an experience and turns it around and around, looking for what makes it worth paying attention to, what makes it enchanting, and in doing so, drains some of that magic and metabolizes it into something that belongs to them.”

Revisit our Artist Spotlight interview with Alaska Reid.

Disenchanter Cover Artwork:

Disenchanter Tracklist:

1. French Fries
2. Dogs & Girls
3. She Wonders
4. Leftover
5. Palomino
6. Back To This
7. Arctic Heart
8. Always
9. Seeds
10. Airship

Protomartyr Announce New Album ‘Formal Growth in the Desert’, Share Video for New Single

Protomartyr have announced their next LP: Formal Growth in the Desert arrives June 2 on Domino. Today’s announcement comes with the release of the new single ‘Make Way’, alongside a video from director Trevor Naud. Check it out below and scroll down for the album’s cover artwork and tracklist.

Commenting on the visual, Naud said in a press release: “There’s a deliberate through-line between the videos for ‘Make Way’ and 2020’s ‘Worm in Heaven’. The two songs feel partnered with each other. So I wanted the videos to feel like they exist in the same world. There are layers of experiments happening – all within a closed environment. We don’t know what’s happened to the world outside, but there’s an undertone that things maybe aren’t quite right.”

Protomartyr frontman Joe Casey co-produced Formal Growth in the Desert, the follow-up to 2020’s Ultimate Success Today, alongside Jake Aron (Snail Mail, L’Rain). “The desert is more of a metaphor or symbol,” Casey explained, “of emotional deserts, or a place or time that seems to lack life.”

Formal Growth in the Desert Cover Artwork:

Formal Growth in the Desert Tracklist:

1. Make Way
2. For Tomorrow
3. Elimination Dances
4. Fun In Hi Skool
5. Let’s Tip the Creator
6. Graft Vs. Host
7. 3800 Tigers
8. Polacrilex Kid
9. Fulfillment Center
10. We Know the Rats
11. The Author
12. Rain Garden

Angel Olsen Announces New EP ‘Forever Means’, Unveils New Song ‘Nothing’s Free’

Angel Olsen has announced a new EP, Forever Means, which will be out digitally on April 14 via Jagjaguwar. It collects tracks from the sessions for her 2022 album Big Time, and today, she’s previewing it with the single ‘Nothing’s Free’. It’s “about that point when self-denial breaks, and you notice how long you’ve been restraining who you are,” according to Olsen. Give it a listen below.

“It felt really difficult to exclude it from Big Time, but it felt more soulful than the direction of that record, it was coming from a different place,” Olsen said of ‘Nothing’s Free’ in a statement. “For me, when I wrote it, I was coming to terms with my identity and sexuality. I was opening up in a new way.”

Speaking about the title of the EP, Olsen commented: “I was somewhere traveling, stopped for a few days and wandering the city, and I was thinking ‘what does forever really mean? What are the things I’m seeking in friendship or love, and how can forever be attainable if we’re always changing?’” She added, “Maybe the secret to ongoing love is to embrace change as part of love itself.”

Forever Means EP Cover Artwork:

Peter Gabriel Releases New Song ‘Playing for Time’

Peter Gabriel has released another single from his forthcoming album i/o. As with previous offerings ‘Panopticom’ and ‘The Court’, Gabriel will share different mixes of ‘Playing for Time’, and today we get to hear the Dark-Side Mix by Tchad Blake. Take a listen below.

“‘Playing For Time’ is a song that I have been working on for a long time and have performed live, without lyrics, so some people may be familiar with it,” Gabriel explained in his newsletter. “It’s been an important song for me. It’s about time, mortality and memories and the idea that each of us has a planet full of memories which get stashed inside the brain.”

He added: “It is more of a personal song about how you assemble memories and whether we are prisoners of time or whether that is something that can actually free us. I do think it’s good to push yourself towards more bold or interesting experiences because then you will have richer memories to feed you when you get to my age. You also get taught by every meaningful experience that you go through.”

Manchester Orchestra Unveil New Song ‘The Way’

Manchester Orchestra have released ‘The Way’, the latest preview of their upcoming record The Valley of Vision. The track features additional production by Jamie Martens, Catherine Marks, and Ethan Gruska. Check it out below.

The Valley Of Vision, which features the previously shared single ‘Capital Karma’, is out this Friday, March 10. Its accompanying virtual reality film, directed by Isaac Deitz, will have its global premiere on Manchester Orchestra’s YouTube channel at 7:45pm EST on Thursday.

McKinley Dixon Announces New Album, Shares Video for New Song ‘Run, Run, Run’

McKinley Dixon has announced his new album, Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!?, which is set to land on June 2 via City Slang. It features guest appearances from poet and writer Hanif Abdurraqib, Teller Bank$, Alfred., Ghais Guevara, Anjimile, and Seline Haze. Check out a video for album’s new single ‘Run, Run, Run’ and find its cover art and tracklist below.

“The cover of Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? came to fruition when I sent the album to artist Ladon Alex with little to no description,” McKinley explained in a press release. “I told him to listen to the album and draw what he felt would describe what he heard. What he brought back was this beautiful portrayal of afro futurism. We are both fans of anime and sci-fi, so Ladon created the narrative of this boy inside of a room with his power about to be unleashed. Since the cover is the first thing you see, the album then is presented as the magic that the boy contains. The story unfolds.”

Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? will include the previously released tracks ‘Sun, I Rise’ (featuring Angelica Garcia) and ‘Tyler, Forever’.

Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? Cover Artwork:

Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? Tracklist:

1. Hanif Reads Toni
2. Sun, I Rise [feat. Angelica Garcia]
3. Mezzanine Trippin’ [feat. Teller Bank$ & Alfred.]
4. Run, Run, Run
5. Live! From the Kitchen Table [feat. Ghais Guevara]
6. Tyler, Forever
7. Dedicated to Tar Feather [feat. Anjimile]
8. The Story So Far (Interlude)
9. The Story So Far [feat. Seline Haze]
10. Beloved! Paradise! Jazz!? [feat. Ms. Jaylin Brown]

Beach Fossils Announce New Album ‘Bunny’, Share Video for New Single

Beach Fossils have announced Bunny, the Brooklyn band’s first studio album since 2017’s Somersault. It’s set to arrive on June 2 via Bayonet. Today, they’ve shared its lead single, ‘Don’t Fade Away’, alongside a video directed by Kevin Clark. Check it out and find Bunny‘s details below.

Of the new track, the group’s Dustin Payseur said in a statement: “‘Don’t Fade Away’ is about missing old friends, being on tour, self-medicating, longing, anxiety, love, being an idiot, having fun, embracing your mistakes and keeping your spark.”

Bunny Cover Artwork:

Bunny Tracklist:

1. Sleeping On My Own
2. Run To The Moon
3. Don’t Fade Away
4. (Just Like The) Setting Sun
5. Anything is Anything
6. Dare Me
7. Feel So High
8. Tough Love
9. Seconds
10. Numb
11. Waterfall

Brigid Mae Power Announces New Album ‘Dream From the Deep Well’, Shares Video for New Song

Brigid Mae Power has announced a new album called Dream From the Deep Well. The follow-up to 2020’s Head Above the Water comes out on June 30 via Fire. Check out a video for the lead single and title track below.

Introducing the new LP, Power said in a press release: “It’s a deep dig, as the title track suggests. I was sick of the superficial nature of politics and music; it was written out of frustration at people who talk a lot but do nothing, especially in the sad and difficult times we’ve all just encountered.”

Dream From the Deep Well Cover Artwork:

Dream From the Deep Well Tracklist:

1. I Know Who Is Sick
2. Counting Down
3. Maybe It’s Just The Lightning
4. I Must Have Been Blind
5. The Waterford Song
6. Ashling
7. I’ll Wait Outside For You
8. Dream From The Deep Well
9. I Don’t Know Your Story
10. Some Life You’ve Known
11. Down By The Glenside

Let’s Talk Money: Uncover 5 Surefire Ways to Bring More Revenue to Your Business

Money. It’s the lifeblood of any business. Without it, you can’t pay your employees, keep the lights on, or do much of anything else. So how can you bring in more revenue for your company? This blog post will discuss five surefire ways to increase your business income and help you reach your financial goals!

1) Increase Your Pricing

One of the most effective ways to bring more revenue to your business is to increase your pricing. With a higher price point, you can generate more money from each sale and ultimately bring in more total revenue. Of course, it’s important to ensure that your prices remain competitive and fair when compared to others in the same industry. Otherwise, customers may be hesitant to purchase from you or could gravitate elsewhere.

When raising prices, keep in mind that there are several ways to accomplish this goal. An across-the-board price increase for all products or services is an effective way. You could also implement a tiered structure for different levels of service, offering lower prices for basic services and higher prices for premium options. Additionally, you could offer product bundles at discounted rates where customers receive multiple items at an overall rate less than what they would pay if they purchased them individually.

It’s also important to find the right balance between quantity discounts and increased pricing because too much of one can mean decreased profits due to lower margins per item or service sold. Offering incentives such as loyalty programs or bulk discounts is a great way to incentivize customers and potentially encourage larger purchases at higher prices while still providing them with great value. When done strategically, increasing pricing can be an incredibly powerful growth tool that helps bring more revenue into your business while still keeping your customers happy and engaged.

2) Upgrade Your Service Offering

Another great way to add more revenue is to upgrade your service offering. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, such as introducing new products or services and expanding the scope of existing ones. Upgrading your services adds value for customers by giving them access to more features and benefits than they would have had with the original product or service. It also helps you stand out from competitors who may not offer the same enhanced level of service.

When upgrading services, it’s important to conduct market research first to ensure that there is demand for the upgraded version before investing resources into developing it. Additionally, make sure that any upgrades you introduce are inline with customer expectations and aligned with your company’s mission and goals.

3) Increase Your Marketing Efforts

Marketing is essential for any business, as it helps you reach more potential customers and generate more sales. To bring in additional revenue, focus on boosting your marketing efforts by utilizing a mix of different channels such as search engine optimization (SEO), social media, email campaigns, content marketing, and more. Additionally, ensure that you’re targeting the right audiences with the right message to draw them towards your business and ultimately increase your income.

4) Add Additional Revenue Streams

Adding additional revenue streams to your business can be an effective way to bring in extra money without having to significantly increase customer acquisition or conversion rates. Consider offering products or services related to what you already offer, such as webinars, consulting services, eBooks or other digital products. You could also look into affiliate partnerships or sponsorships to bring in more money from brands and companies that share your target audience.

Although it can be time-consuming to establish new revenue streams, the potential upside of increased income can make this effort well worth the investment. Be sure to do your research beforehand so you have a better idea of what additional services would be most beneficial for your business.

5) Offer multiple payment options

Making sure you offer customers multiple payment options is a great way to increase revenue. Offer customers the ability to pay using a contactless card reader, digital wallets, e-checks, wire transfers, or even cryptocurrency. This will help ensure that more people can purchase your products or services as it allows them to choose the most convenient option for their needs. Additionally, offering multiple payment options can make it easier for customers to buy from you without having to leave your website.

In conclusion, there are several ways to increase revenue without increasing customer acquisition. By strategically pricing your products and services, upgrading your service offering, boosting your marketing efforts, adding additional revenue streams, and offering multiple payment options, you can make more money while still keeping your customers happy. Take the time to evaluate what strategies will work best for your business in order to maximize its growth potential.

The best music genre to listen to before bed

A good bedtime routine is essential to ensure that you get a quality night’s sleep every evening. But what sort of activity should you do before you go to bed? Everyone’s different, of course, but some activities are proven to result in a better night’s rest and listening to music is one of them.

With that being said, below, we’ll take a look at why listening to music before bed is a good idea, as well as reveal the best genre of music to listen to before sleep.

Should you listen to music before you go to sleep?

As per Betway Insider, listening to music before you go to bed is one of the best things you can do to get a restful night’s sleep. Betway conducted research into how we should be spending our evenings to get the best night’s sleep. Listening to music was fourth on the list of best bedtime activities.

The survey revealed that listening to music actually produced the longest night’s sleep, with respondents only waking up for 17 minutes throughout the night. With regard to sleep quality, participants scored an average of 87%,

What sort of music should you listen to before you go to bed?

The key is to choose music that is relaxing and calms your brain. Worthy choices include chill-out music, classical songs, acoustic tracks, and lullabies.

Instrumental, slow-paced songs work well, as you’re not going to be distracted by vocals or lyrics. Orchestral music and piano music are popular choices.

We’ve also seen that Strauss, Mozart, and other classic tunes can lower your blood pressure more than the likes of pop music can. You can read about vocal pop through the decades here.

If you prefer to listen to modern tracks, there are plenty of options available. Spotify recently revealed that Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran is the most popular song choice found in sleep playlists created by users. Other modern singers that made the cut include John Legend, Ellie Goulding, and Sam Smith.

No matter what style of music you choose in the end, there is a common theme when it comes to choosing the best music for sleep, and this is a slow tempo. If you want to relax, you should look for songs that have 60 BPM, which stands for beats per minute.

If you choose a song that’s fast-paced, it’s only going to stimulate your mind and body, which is the complete opposite of what you need to be doing before going to sleep.

Enjoy a better night’s sleep with some relaxing music before you go to bed

As you can see, listening to music before bed is one of the best things you can do to ensure you get a full night’s worth of sleep. However, the genre of music does matter. The last thing you want to listen to is energetic music that will energise you and awaken your senses. Instead, it’s important to choose music that will relax you and help you to drift off into a restful sleep.