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We Are Head Over Heels For The Cocktails Slippers Dreamy New Single “I Still Dream You”

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Norway’s The Cocktail Slippers Release New Single “I Still Dream You” (Written, Arranged and Produced By Stevie Van Zandt) On International Women’s Day

We recently had the opportunity to check out the brand new single “I Still Dream You” from Norway’s The Cocktails Slippers .

You can listen to “I Still Dream You” Here

On International Women’s Day (March 8), the formidable Norwegian female rock force known as the Cocktail Slippers, unleashes a new single, “I Still Dream You,” recorded at Renegade Nation studio in NYC, and written, arranged and produced by Stevie Van Zandt. This explosive live band fuses garage rock, punk, and 70s rock, delivering unforgettable and electrifying performances. Following the release, catch them on their USA tour, with stops in SXSW Austin (TX), Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.

“I Still Dream You” captures the energy and passion that define Cocktail Slippers’ signature sound. The band’s extraordinary musicianship and undeniable chemistry shine through every note, promising an immersive listening experience that will reverberate with rock enthusiasts worldwide.

Photo: Cato Ingebrigtsen

Cocktail Slippers have been collaborating with Stevie Van Zandt for more than a decade, and it’s not the first time the girls have been in the studio recording music with the famed musician.

We have a close collaboration with Stevie and always send over songs before we go into the studio here in Norway as well. Then we usually spend some time bouncing ideas back and forth before we record,” says Sara (VEGA) Andersson.

This time we got feedback from Stevie that the song we had written was so good that he got inspired and ended up rewriting everything” laughs vocalist Silje (HOPE) Hope.

“It was really fun recording songs in Stevie’s studio in New York. Great atmosphere and a lot of hard work! We probably didn’t have more than about 30 minutes breaks any of the days and worked about 16 hours both days,”says drummer Maria (SMASH) Storaas.

Van Zandt recalls, “The Cocktail Slippers sent me a song they´d been working on for a while but couldn’t quite unlock its mystery. Every song has one. I dug the sexy vibrations of it and started exploring, intending to just solve the puzzle. But sometimes songs just want to write themselves. I ended up taking it in a different direction and rewrote the whole thing. And really – not because the song wasn´t good enough, you’ll hear great ones all over the album, but because the Cocktail Slippers relentlessly inspire me!”

The Cocktail Slippers have a sound and vibe that is absolutely mesmerizing. “I Still Dream You “ is perfect.

The Cocktail Slippers will be touring the US as part of the upcoming The Wicked Cool Records Revue! Presented by Hard Rock and Little Steven’s Underground Garage. The 5-city trek, which kicks off in Austin, TX during SXSW on March 16, also features Slim Jim Phantom & The Wildcats, Soraia, and playing their first live shows in over 15 years, fabled garage rockers The Chesterfield Kings. See dates below.

HARD ROCK AND LITTLE STEVEN’S UNDERGROUND GARAGE PRESENT

THE WICKED COOL RECORDS REVUE!

STARRING

SLIM JIM PHANTOM & THE WILDCATS

THE CHESTERFIELD KINGS

SORAIA

COCKTAIL SLIPPERS

MARCH

16 – Austin, TX – Continental Club (SXSW) *

* w/ The Jellybricks and Bobby Mahoney

19 – Phoenix, AZ – The Crescent

20 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room Highland Park

21 – Las Vegas, NV – The Shag Room at Virgin

22 – San Francisco, CA – Brick & Mortar Music Hall

Oslo Norway’s Hammok Release Explosive New Single + Video (“SÉANCE”)

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We recently had the opportunity to check out the new single “SÉANCE” via Thirty Something Records from Oslo, Norway’s – Hammok

You Can listen to “SÉANCE” on Spotify Here

You can also check out the video below

What seemingly sounds like a simple drum and bass track “SÉANCE” quickly becomes one of the most explosive tracks we have heard in quite some time .

Hammok presents “Seance”, the latest taste of their upcoming debut album “look how long lasting everything is moving for one”. The single is served up with an explosive one-take music video produced in the childhood home of vocalist Tobias Maxwell Osland.

“Seance” shows the band’s most direct side yet. The song barely rounds out two and a half minutes and at that time gives you a masterclass in hardcore chorus flair. The soundscape is controlled by a constantly forward-propelling drum machine and a metallic synth bass where vocalist Tobias Osland is given plenty of room to dominate the listener’s eardrum.shows the band’s most direct side yet. The song barely rounds out two and a half minutes and at that time gives you a masterclass in hardcore chorus flair. The soundscape is controlled by a constantly forward-propelling drum machine and a metallic synth bass where vocalist Tobias Osland is given plenty of room to dominate the listener’s eardrum.

With fragmented images inspired by horror films and occult traditions, “Seance” brings out a deeply dark and disturbing reality where the protagonist finds themselves in their worst nightmare. A feeling of being haunted or persecuted, a life where your reality is terrorized. Where it all began, in a SÉANCE

We are always asked “What’s New and Fresh In Music?…. Look no further than Hammok and “SEANCE”

One To Watch: Havanna Winter -“Deathwish”

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We recently checked out rising viral modern pop star Havanna Winter and stunning new single “Death Wish” The track was produced by David Arkwright (Bella Poarch, NCT DREAM, Illenium) and written by Maya K, Havanna Winter, Anette Winter, and David Arkwright

16 year old viral teen sensation Havanna Winter is a musical artist, actress, and influencer. In 2020 she gained worldwide attention after going viral on TikTok and currently has a fanbase of over 6 million followers across her social media platforms.

Havanna was born in Oslo, Norway, but spent her childhood summers in Spain. With Spanish summers and Viking winters running through her veins, she made the transatlantic move to Los Angeles, California at the age of 9.

On “Death Wish “ Havanna Winter delivers an absolutely flawless and captivating vocal performance that is well beyond her 16 years

You can listen to listen to “Death Wish” on Spotify Here and on Apple Music Here

Havanna says, “Deathwish is about love and how romance is unpredictable and a bit of a double edged sword if you will. Sometimes it’s a blessing and other times a lesson, but you never know in advance, and you have no choice but to gamble, even with your heart at stake, because if you don’t, you might miss out on the most incredible part of life and something true, real, and meaningful.

Havanna continues “The inspiration behind it came from one of my favorite movies: Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo and Juliet.’ I am so obsessed with the theme of the movie, with a mix of Shakespearean and the Roman Catholic, modern-fashion-pop-culture, being the most beautiful, yet most tragic love story of all time.”

Havanna Winter is definitely one to watch in 2023 and beyond