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Mexican-American Southern California-based singer Jean Dawson released his single PIRATE RADIO* via Handwritten/Varick Street records. The accompanying video captures Dawson’s various dualities through a world of his own creation, where deer and lowriders cohabitate, and where humans can exist fully and unapologetically as works in progress. Dawson’s new album 'CHAOS NOW*’ out October 7^th will house a collection of songs that are vast and unbound, not existing within a specific genre, inviting listeners to see themselves fully through him. About the record, Dawson shares, “I've been trying to put this album into simple terms and sentences, but the more I try the harder it becomes because it's simply not simple. It is a love letter to all the children that will grow up to change fractions of the world for the result of a greater whole. I hold no lofty ideals of music-making. Moreover, I wish to serve as a proverbial sledgehammer to doors that have been left locked for kids that not only look like me but feel like me. Music making has been the greatest gift I've been given, so for that I give you all of me / every emotion, every splinter in my step / feel free to use me as a mirror to see you if you wish. I hope to share moments with you / to be a minor theme for your laughs / yells / cries and everything in between. I'm growing up in your eyes, ears, and arms. With this little time we have on this big blue-green rock, I hope that it is well spent with those you love and no fear under your chest! GO FOR IT!”

Scottish singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod shares her new single ‘complex’ via Arista Records. Written by Katie and produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Paul McCartney, Maggie Rogers), the track is a new version of her breakout single ‘complex (demo)’. The new version of ‘complex’ adds extra emotional weight to what was already a deeply heartbreaking tale of unrequited love. It retains Katie’s original lyrics from the song that immediately captivated listeners, while updated production from the Grammy award-winning producer lifts her intimate yet powerful vocal performance to new heights. Prior to the release of ‘complex (demo)’ in August, the song quickly became a viral TikTok phenomenon, inspiring cover versions from the likes of Camila Cabello, King Princess, Madison Beer, Tom Walker and more in the span of just two weeks, with Katie eventually joining GRAMMY® Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist JP Saxe in New York City to perform the song together at the Rockwood Music Hall. ‘complex (demo)’ was recently named Tune of the Week by Jack Saunders on his BBC Radio 1 Future Artists show. Speaking on the new version of the song, Katie shares: “It was really important to me to release the song in its rawest form, hence the demo release on the 26th of August, but beyond that I also wanted to see where else the song could be taken. When the opportunity arose to work with Greg Kurstin, I couldn’t believe it and working with him was something that even seven weeks ago I never would’ve imagined to be on the cards. Greg understood the light hand and subtlety with which I wanted to make this new version, and at the center of the process was protecting the raw emotion of the track. I’m really excited for everyone to hear this new version, which I feel goes somewhere new but still conveys the unguarded moment in which it was written only two months ago.”

London-based, Italian four-piece Maneskin release their highly anticipated new single "The Loneliest" via Arista. The band has stormed the U.S. with two previous singles “Beggin' and "Supermodel." Stepping out of their comfort zone to vocalize a new sound not yet explored since their global success, "The Loneliest" is an old-school rock ballad. Talking about the single, Maneskin's Damiano said, "We’re so excited for you all to finally hear The Loneliest. This song means a lot to me, it’s a personal song but I hope you can all relate to it in your own way. We played a tiny surprise show in London last night and performed The Loneliest live for the first time and your reaction meant so much to us! We’re having a whirlwind year touring the globe, meeting fans at gigs and festivals all over the world, from Japan to America to Europe and beyond, and we can’t wait to continue touring and releasing more music into 2023!" Maneskin has a sold-out U.S. tour from October 31st to December 16th. Find the tour dates and the countdown to when the band goes live HERE

New Jersey’s own Bruce Springsteen released “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)" via Columbia records. The first single, a cover of the Frank Wilson classic, is an introduction to his new studio album, a collection of fifteen soul music greats titled Only The Strong Survive, available November 11th. Featuring lead vocals by Springsteen, Only The Strong Survive celebrates soul music gems from the legendary catalogues of Motown, Gamble and Huff, Stax and many more. This 21st studio album from Bruce Springsteen will also feature guest vocals by Sam Moore, as well as contributions from The E Street Horns, full string arrangements by Rob Mathes, and backing vocals by Soozie Tyrell, Lisa Lowell, Michelle Moore, Curtis King Jr., Dennis Collins, and Fonzi Thornton. Springsteen commented: “I wanted to make an album where I just sang. And what better music to work with than the great American songbook of the Sixties and Seventies? I’ve taken my inspiration from Levi Stubbs, David Ruffin, Jimmy Ruffin, the Iceman Jerry Butler, Diana Ross, Dobie Gray, and Scott Walker, among many others. I’ve tried to do justice to them all—and to the fabulous writers of this glorious music. My goal is for the modern audience to experience its beauty and joy, just as I have since I first heard it. I hope you love listening to it as much as I loved making it.”