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THE B-SIDE

KASBO "PLAYS PRETEND" WITH OURCHIVES

7/28/20

Swedish indie-electronic producer Kasbo has dropped his latest track “Play Pretend” f/Ourchives. Released via Foreign Family Collective/Counter Records, the single is the first off his sophomore album, The Making of a Paracosm. Due in 10/23, the 14-track album features collaborations from Frida Sundemo, Freja The Dragon, Nea and NOOMI as well as Vancouver Sleep Clinic.

Marking his first single of 2020, “Play Pretend” also arrives with a music video. With striking soundscapes, the vid offers a glimpse into the story behind the forthcoming album.

Since the release of his breakout EP in 2015, Kasbo has gone on to open for headliners like ODESZA on their sold-out tour and has headlined his own shows at L.A.’s Fonda, NYC's Bowery Ballroom, CO’s Red Rocks Amphitheater and festivals such as Coachella and Firefly.

Stream “Play Pretend” f/Ourchives here and check out the music video below.

THEY MEAN "NO HARM"

7/27/20

Babyy Chris 2K, née Christopher Miller, has officially released the music video for his latest single, “No Harm” f/Kevin Gates.

Marking his major label debut on Reckless Republic/Island, the single dropped on 6/29 and was produced by Cicero (Kodak Black, Lil Baby) and Mike Mixer (Gunna, T.I.). Amassing nearly 3m+ streams RTD, the track has also impacted radio with 100 spins weekly in 29 markets. Stream it here.

Shot in Chris 2K’s native Atlanta, the video was directed Cricket, who’s worked with the likes of Migos, Future and more, and opens with a striking visual of the rapper in a straight jacket.

“Working with Gates has been a dream come true for me, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear the full project. ‘No Harm’ represents a typical day in the life of my rockstar lifestyle, and having Gates on it is the tip of the iceberg,” shares Babyy Chris 2K

Babyy Chris 2K is set to release his debut EP, 1000 B.C., later this year. In the meantime, check out the official music vid below and see exclusive footage and behind-the-scenes moments here.

THAT'S WHAT BEST FRIENDS ARE FOR

7/22/20

Gnash, Tyler Rich, Mondo Cozmo and X Ambassadors’ Sam Nelson Harris are among a variety of musicians, TV and film stars participating in Songs to Save Them All, a benefit for Best Friends Animal Society.

Taking place on 7/22, the two-hour virtual concert kicks off at 7pm ET/4pm PT and will livestream on Tiltify, Twitch, YouTube and Facebook, as well as bestfriends.org/concert.

“Our goal for this concert is to bring people together with a diverse, cross-section of musical talent to celebrate the ways that music and our love for our pets unite us and to highlight the ways we can support homeless pets and our communities during this crisis,” says Best Friends Animal Society CEO Julie Castle.

All proceeds raised from the benefit will support Best Friends Animal Society's lifesaving efforts to make U.S. shelters no-kill by 2025. For more info on Best Friends Animal Society and to donate, click here.