Origins
Stray Kids and Tom Morello On New Collaboration “Come Play”: Exclusive
The global collaboration appears in a pivotal episode of the League of Legends-inspired Netflix series Arcane. Stray Kids and Tom Morello Break Down Origins of “Come Play” with Young Miko: Exclusive Mary Siroky
Cassandra Lewis Shares Origins of New Song “Lost in a Dream”: Exclusive
The rising country crooner is the latest artist to be signed to Elektra's Low Country Records. Cassandra Lewis Shares Origins of New Song “Lost in a Dream”: Exclusive Mary Siroky
Winter shares Origins of new song “the lonely girl”: Exclusive
The single takes from trip-hop and shoegaze, but also Phil Elverum and Madonna. Winter Shares Origins of New Song “the lonely girl”: Exclusive rittenberg712
Jung Kook of BTS Talks “3D” feat. Jack Harlow: Exclusive
The youngest member of BTS continues to embrace the spotlight. Jung Kook of BTS Breaks Down His “Fun, Playful” New Single “3D” feat. Jack Harlow: Exclusive Mary Siroky
Jimin of BTS Breaks Down His “Very Intense” New Single “Set Me Free Pt.2”: Exclusive
A deep dive into the inspiration behind the BTS member's new solo single. Jimin of BTS Breaks Down His “Very Intense” New Single “Set Me Free Pt.2”: Exclusive Mary Siroky
Lettuce Break Down Origins of New Talib Kweli Collaboration “Didn’t You”: Exclusive
The single comes from an upcoming compilation album full of modern takes on Count Basie tunes. Lettuce Break Down Origins of New Talib Kweli Collaboration “Didn’t You”: Exclusive gracenatanawan
Kings Elliot Shares Origins of New Song “Lost Again” Written for The Callisto Protocol: Exclusive
Origins is our recurring series that gives artists a space to break down everything that went into their latest release. Today, Kings Elliot takes us through “Lost Again,” her new original song for The Callisto Protocol. Fresh off the release of her Bored of the Circus EP, Kings Elliot has returned on Thursday (November 17th) with “Lost Again,” a new original single she wrote as the theme for the upcoming horror game The Callisto Protocol. Featured in the game’s trailer (which was also released today) and a key in-game cutscene, Elliot collaborated with the game’s developers for weeks to achieve the perfect tone for The Callisto Protocol’s take on the survival horror genre. A gamer herself, Elliot describes the opportunity to contribute to the game’s soundtrack as “an absolute dream come t...
Royal & the Serpent Shares Origins of New Video “Death of Me”: Exclusive
Royal & the Serpent has returned with the music video for “Death of Me,” the second chapter of a five-part series, premiering exclusively via Consequence today (September 30th). The latest installment from the Los Angeles artist (born Ryan Santiago) is a somber electropop train of thought, and the accompanying visual sees the singer-songwriter thrown into her own version of A Clockwork Orange. Santiago has been releasing a track and video each week as a part of a project dubbed happiness is an inside job, an effort that will allow listeners to join her in pursuit of happiness. “Death of Me” marks the followup to last week’s chapter, “IM FINE.” “It’s kind of like a journey through my thoughts on figuring out how the fuck to be happy (which you would think would be simpler, but they real...
Adam Melchor Shares the Origins of New Single “I’m Ready”: Exclusive
Origins is our recurring feature series that provides artists a platform to dive into everything that inspired their latest release. Today, Adam Melchor takes us through “I’m Ready.” Adam Melchor has returned with “I’m Ready,” the latest single from his upcoming debut album Here Goes Nothing!, on Friday, September 9th. The dreamy indie-folk tune doubles down on Melchor’s knack for warm harmonies and frames him as wholeheartedly in love. As soon as the inviting, ocean-like ambiance introduces the tune, the tone of the song is immediately obvious. Before Melchor even utters the first line, you know it’s a love song. The instrumentation, with its finger-picked acoustic guitar and chime embellishments, simply feels like love incarnate. So, it comes as no surprise when Melchor proceed...
Arkells and Tegan and Sara Share Origins of New Collaboration “Teenage Tears”: Exclusive
Origins is our recurring feature series that provides artists with a space to share the origins of their latest release. Today, Arkells and Tegan Quin take us through everything that went into the new Tegan and Sara collaboration “Teenage Tears,” from Arkells’ upcoming album Blink Twice. Canadian rock act Arkells return today (September 1st) with “Teenage Tears,” the latest single from their upcoming album Blink Twice (out September 23rd). The track, which sees the band connecting with Tegan and Sara for a dramatic tune that revels in the intensity of adolescent emotions, arrives alongside a video; get an exclusive first look below. “There’s a particular kind of intense emotional pain that reminds me of high school,” vocalist Max Kerman tells Consequence. “This song is about how ...
Rayland Baxter Announces New Album If I Were A Butterfly, Shares Origins of Title Track: Exclusive
Origins is a recurring new music series giving artists the opportunity to share exclusive insights into their latest release. Today, Rayland Baxter breaks down “If I Were A Butterfly,” the lead single and title track of his fourth album. Nashville singer and songwriter Rayland Baxter has announced his fourth studio album and shared the title track, “If I Were A Butterfly,” on Tuesday (August 30th). The groovy, harmony-laden track is a fascinating foray into the sounds of If I Were A Butterfly, and its lush instrumentation compliments Baxter’s warm vocals and introspective lyrics perfectly. According to Baxter, the new album centers its themes on the loss of his legendary father, Bucky Baxter, who was a member of Bob Dylan’s band and Steve Earl’s Dukes, and who appears on several of&nb...
Sad Night Dynamite Share Origins of “What Does That Make Me” Video: Exclusive
Origins is a recurring new music series giving artists the opportunity to share exclusive insights into their latest release. Today, Sad Night Dynamite breaks down the music video for their new track, “What Does That Make Me?” It’s a treat to see Sad Night Dynamite in the sunshine. Usually, the stylish UK duo (comprised of Archie Blagden and Josh Greacen) paints its unique universe in dark shades of blue and purple, with spooky, gothic sonics and melodies that are both eerie and comforting. But for the video for their newest track, “What Does That Make Me?,” the duo decided to expand their universe to include brighter hues, with cerulean skies, bright green flora and fauna, and strong blasts of golds and yellows. “Even though at first this song is very different for us, we want Sad Night D...
