Kickstarter Launches Drip for Artists Seeking Support

Launching with 64 artists (including CH favorite Shantell Martin) Drip is Kickstarter’s new artist support platform. The crowdfunding giant purchased Drip—originally a service for musicians—last year. Now, it will enable sponsors to invest in the careers of artists. In exchange, “backers get access to a fuller picture of the artist’s process, including studio visits, field notes, and advance access to shows and work,” according to …

Loma: Black Willow

An introductory track and video, “Black Willow” more or less announces Loma, a band featuring Shearwater singer Jonathan Meiburg, and Emily Cross and Dan Duszynski of Cross Record. Together, they’ve produced eerie, mesmerizing soundscapes set to a mystical music video—an alluring tease at what they’re capable of. The track will close out their self-titled debut album which drops on Sub Pop 16 February 2018.

Ella Vos: I Know You Care

With “I Know You Care,” Ella Vos continues her string of beautiful, powerful electro-pop tracks. Once again, the LA-based songwriter and vocalist delivers sing-along lyrics of tremendous depth. Her highly anticipated debut album Words I Never Said, from which this song was drawn, will release 17 November.