D4VD Unveils His Latest EP, "THE LOST PETALS"

Los Angeles, LA, September 8, 2023: Today, 18-year-old artist d4vd releases The Lost Petals EP via The Darkroom/Interscope (LISTEN HERE). He couples the project with a new animated video for his song “Rehab” (WATCH HERE).

Following the release of his debut EP, Petals To Thorns, a magnificent nine-track effort with breakout songs like grungy, guitar-driven breakup anthem RIAA Multi-Platinum "Romantic Homicide," and RIAA Platinum "Here With Me," d4vd follows up with The Lost Petals. The five-song collection fits into the world of Petals to Thorns and continues the concept. These songs represent a comparable period in d4vd's creative process that he wishes to share with listeners before moving on to his next musical phase. He first teased the EP with the release of "Notes From A Wrist," a song dedicated to a buddy who suffered from mental illness (WATCH HERE / LISTEN HERE). Overall, The Lost Petals provides a more personal and stripped-down look at d4vd's talent than previous releases.

‘TheLost Petals’ EP Tracklist:

1. Notes From A Wrist

2. Hollow Prayers

3. Rehab

4. Poetic Vulgarity

5. Once More

18 years old was just nominated for a Streamy Award for "Here With Me" in the "Rolling Stone Sound of the Year" category. He was named to Billboard's 21 under 21 and Variety's Young Hollywood Impact Report lists earlier this year. Spotify installed a d4vd statue in his hometown of Houston's Buffalo Bayou Park as part of their 'Bummer Summer' campaign.

With two sold-out headline tours under his belt and a successful "Pop Rising" event hosted by Spotify earlier this week at The Roxy Theatre, d4vd will shortly embark on a sprinkling of tour dates. In between, he finds time to perform at some of the most anticipated music festivals of the year, including Austin City Limits, Corona Capital Festival, and Tyler The Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw. The complete route is shown below.

Upcoming Tour Dates of 2023:

Sep. 20 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Miami, FL - Keseya Center

Sep. 22 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena

Sep. 24 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena

Sep. 26 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center

Sep. 28 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Baltimore, MD - CFG Bank Arena

Sep. 30 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Boston, MA - TD Garden

Oct. 1 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Newark, NJ - Prudential Center

Oct. 4 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Toronto, ON - Scotiabank Arena

Oct. 6 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center

Oct. 6 - 8 Austin City Limits - Austin, TX - Zilker Metropolitan Park

Oct. 7 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center

Oct. 10 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Chicago, IL - United Center

Oct. 11 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - St. Louis, MO - Enterprise Center

Oct. 13 - 15 Austin City Limits - Austin, TX - Zilker Metropolitan Park

Oct. 14 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Houston, TX - Toyota Center

Oct. 15 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center

Oct. 18 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Denver, CO - Ball Arena

Oct. 19 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Salt Lake City, UT - Delta Center

Oct. 22 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena

Oct. 23 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Los Angeles, CA - Crypto.com Arena

Oct. 26 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - San Francisco, CA - Chase Center

Oct. 28 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Las Vegas, NV - T-Mobile Arena

Oct. 29 - S.O.S. tour w/ SZA - Phoenix, AZ - Footprint Center

Nov. 11-12 - Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival- Los Angeles, CA - Dodgers Stadium

Nov. 19 - Corona Capital - Mexico City, MX - Abono Area Club

Nov. 23 - Headlining Show - Jakarta, ID - Basket Hall Senayan GBK

Nov. 27 - Headlining Show - Singapore, SG - Capitol Theatre

Nov. 29 - Headlining Show - Kuala Lumpur, MY - Zepp KL

Dec. 4 - Headlining Show - Manila, PH - New Frontier Theater

Dec. 6 - Headlining Show - Tokyo, JP - Ebisu Garden Hall

Dec. 9 - Headlining Show - Seoul, KR - Musinasa Garage

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James Blake releases new album PLAYING ROBOTS INTO HEAVEN

New York, NY 8 September 2023: Presenting his eagerly awaited new album, Playing Robots Into Heaven, is Mercury Music Prize and GRAMMY® Award–winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer James Blake.

Listen to PLAYING ROBOTS INTO HEAVEN HERE

The eleven songs on the album have been thoughtfully chosen by James Blake, who has stitched together an appealing vision anchored in cinematic sonic architecture and heightened by emotionally charged vocals and powerful songwriting. As captivating as each song is on its own, the album's journey begins with "Asking To Break" and ends with the grand conclusion on the title track, "Playing Robots Into Heaven." He skillfully blends alternative, electronic, indie, and experimental vibes throughout the record, as only he can.

Playing Robots Into Heaven was heralded with recent single “Loading”.Highlighting the intricacies and nuances of James’ signature style, it represents yet another artistic leap forward with its immersive production and irresistible refrain. Rolling Stone dubbed it “pulsating,” and HYPEBEAST noted, “Blake also shows off his vocals on ‘Loading’, tapping into his impressive falsetto that meshes seamlessly with the song’s melancholic melody.” DIY praised how it “showcases immersive production and glitchy beats alongside James’ rich vocal tones.” Complex summed it up best, “James Blake season is upon us.”

Blake initially set the stage for Playing Robots Into Heaven with the single “Big Hammer” (which samples The Ragga Twins), and the accompanying music video directed by Oscar Hudson (Radiohead, Bonobo).

James' highest charting album in the UK to date, Friends That Break Your Heart, is followed by Playing Robots Into Heaven, which sees James return to his electronic origins from his Hessle, Hemlock, and R&S records days. It will also make reference to his most recent project, the LA-based CMYK event series with Ronda INTL, which debuted in March. The past year's CMYK events have all been sold out in a matter of minutes and have included special performances by celebrities like Steve Lacy, Channel Tres, HAii, and others. The London CMYK event, which took place in July after James' arrival in the country, featured DJ Sets from Fauzia, Luxe, Airhead, and Mr. Assister as well as unexpected performances from The Ragga Twins and Erick The Architect, while James was joined by Lil Yachty in the DJ booth.

James will start a headline tour with stops in the UK, Europe, and North America to promote the release of Playing Robots Into Heaven. James' tour will begin on September 18 at the Fabrique in Milan and end on October 20 in Los Angeles before returning to his hometown of London on September 28 for a performance at the Alexandra Palace. For a complete list of dates, see below.

PLAYING ROBOTS INTO HEAVEN TRACKLISTING

1. Asking To Break

2. Loading

3. Tell Me

4. Fall Back

5. He’s Been Wonderful

6. Big Hammer

7. I Want You To Know

8. Night Sky

9. Fire The Editor

10. If You Can Hear Me

11. Playing Robots Into Heaven

JAMES BLAKE 2023 TOUR DATES

Sep-18

Milan, Italy

Fabrique

Sep-20

Paris, France

L'Olympia

Sep-21

Brussels, Belgium

Forest National Club

Sep-22

Paris, France

L’Olympia

SOLD OUT

Sep-24

Berlin, Germany

UFO im Velodrom

Sep-26

Tilburg, Netherlands

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Sep-28

London, UK

Alexandra Palace

Oct-03

Atlanta, GA

Coca Cola Roxy

Oct-05

Queens, NY

Knockdown Center

SOLD OUT

Oct-06

Queens, NY

Knockdown Center

Oct-09

Boston, MA

MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Oct-10

Montreal, QC, Canada

L’Olympia

Oct-12

Toronto, ON, Canada

Rebel

Oct-14

Chicago, IL

Aragon Ballroom

Oct-16

San Francisco, CA

The Masonic Theater

Oct-19

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

SOLD OUT

Oct-20

Los Angeles, CA

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Tickets are available to purchase now at www.jamesblakemusic.com

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DefJam India release "Labda Firaan" by Trick Singh & NDS:

5 September 2023: The legendary Punjabi R&B record producer NDS is featured on the amazing single "Labda Firaan," which is being released by DefJam Recordings India, a pioneer in the Indian Hip-hop music scene. Due to Tricksingh's expressive lyrics and the song's atmospheric R&B vibes, the listener may expect an immersive experience.

Swati Bhat

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"Labda Firaan" is more than just a song; it's an emotional and musical rollercoaster. Tricksingh transports listeners on a journey through his desire for love and his struggle against the depths of hopeless romanticism with his descriptive storytelling and expansive rap life. The song is a testament to Tricksingh's artistry, skillfully fusing his Punjabi language with modern allusions to produce a work of art.

Tricksingh's communiqué about his song 'Labda Firaan', “Labda Firaan is all about self-expression and searching for something that means a lot to you. Our entire concept revolves around the desire to do what makes one happy- because a lot of us have to fight battles to be in this creative field and fight societal norms and stereotypes to live our dreams. In this new age, it’s time for this generation to be empowered and ambitious. And I believe we're the ones leading this new era of dreamers and believers.”

With this song, Tricksingh collaborates with DefJam Recordings India for the second time, demonstrating his ongoing artistic development. The track's beats and melodies flawlessly compliment Tricksingh's particular approach, backed by the dynamic production of NDS, creating a compelling audio experience that spans genres.

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