It’s Monday, you know what that means. Or do you? Welcome to What’s Going On, Biff Bam Pop’s weekly new music roundup, now coming to you on Mondays. From industry veterans to artists on the rise, we’re here to guide you through the latest tracks that deserve a spot on your playlist. Whether you’re craving chill indie-pop, braggadocious rap, or “Satanic Doo-Wop” (more on that later), we’ve got you covered. So, sit back, relax, and let the journey through this week’s musical offerings begin. As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow the artists.
Marc Ribler – Veteran singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Marc Ribler is bringing back the magic of The Dick Cavett Show in the new music video for his single “Dick Cavett.” A standout track from the recent Marc Ribler’s Story Road album Armageddon, “Dick Cavett” is a sonic homage to the spirit of the iconic talk show. The accompanying Robert Bader-directed music video is brimming with nostalgia, and vintage clips of stars like Jimi Hendrick, Janis Joplin, John Lennon, and Yoko Ono, capturing the essence of the era when Dick Cavett reigned supreme. Plus, fun cameos from Maureen Van Zandt, Vincent Pastore, and Cavett himself! Ribler’s raw vocals, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, and blistering guitar work pay tribute to Cavett’s wit and charm, infusing the track with energy and reverence. “Dick Cavett” is more than a song; it’s a celebration of a bygone era and an ode to the timeless innocence of youth.
Explaining how the song came to be, Marc Ribler states: “Like so many of us, I grew up with the Dick Cavett show. In retrospect it is eminently clear that Dick was one of the most important presenters of the rock ‘n’ roll renaissance, not to mention introducing all the key players in every awe-inspiring and earth-shaking event happening in our culture in the 60s, 70s and beyond.
I had a dream that one fine day I wrote a song called “Dick Cavett”, In some 5th dimension magical, mystical reality, Dick heard the song, loved it and asked if I’d like to come to his house to make a music video. Either I’m in a 60s time warp tripping my ass off, or this dream has come true. Many thanks to Dick and his lovely wife Martha – who also appears in the video.”
Photo Credit: Tom Parr
Watch the new music video for Marc Ribler’s “Dick Cavett” below.
Tierra Whack – GRAMMY-nominated rapper and all-around creative force Tierra Whack is getting heavy on “27 CLUB,” her thought-provoking new single. The poignant track finds the lyricist from Philly tackling depression, imposter syndrome, and suicidal ideations. As always, there’s an eye-catching video to go along with Tierra’s latest release. The vivid and colorful visuals were created in partnership with American conceptual artist Alex Da Corte. The rapper further explained on Instagram what “27 CLUB” is all about: “I was in a dark place for a long time, and no one knew. I found my way out and made a choice to keep living. I wanna be completely transparent with my ‘whackos’ because I’m human just like you and we all have rough days. The key is to keep going! Be kind… you never know what someone else is going through. For the longest time, I felt like I didn’t belong, but now I know that I do, and my hope is for other people to know that, too.”
Listen to Tierra Whack’s new single “27 CLUB” below.
Maggie Rogers – Maggie Rogers hive, stand up! The singer-songwriter’s third studio album Don’t Forget Me is due out on April 12 via Capitol Records/Universal Music Canada. Rogers dropped the album’s title track as her new single and it immediately sent fans buzzing. The laidback vibe provides a beautiful backdrop for Rogers’ lyrics that explore the intimate idiosyncrasies of love. Speaking on the process of putting the album together, Maggie Rogers states: “I have had so much fun at every stage of making this album. I think you can hear it in the songs. And I’m finding it’s sort of the key ingredient to making all of this really fly. This album was written over five days, two songs a day — three days in December 2022, two in January 2023. It was written in chronological order.”
Listen to Maggie Rogers’ new single “Don’t Forget Me” below.
That Mexican OT – Breakout rap sensation That Mexican OT recently celebrated his 25th birthday and marked the occasion with the release of his new single “Point ‘Em Out” featuring Da Baby. “Point ‘Em Out” serves as the perfect follow-up to “02.02.99,” lyrically driving home that he’s not one to be messed with in the street. The Bay City, Texas native goes toe-to-toe and bar-for-bar with Da Baby, proving that he can hold his own in the competitive world of rap. OT’s Southern drawl and signature flow sound right at home over the beat produced by Bankroll Got It. Movie buffs will recognize that the Dorian Green-directed music video pays tribute to Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 classic Pulp Fiction, with That Mexican and Da Baby portraying Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield.
Listen to That Mexican OT’s single “Point ‘Em Out” feat. Da Baby below.
Twin Temple – Catch Twin Temple, the self-proclaimed purveyors of Satanic Doo-Wop, out on the road this spring on their tour across the US & Canada. With sultry vocals and retro melodies that evoke the golden era of 1950s doo-wop, the delightfully twisted pair have captivated audiences around the world with their latest album God Is Dead. If the duo, consisting of married couple Alexandra and Zachary James, aren’t already on your radar, prepare to be their unique brand of dark glamour on tracks like “Be A Slut” and “Burn Your Bible.” With support from Vowws, Twin Temple’s headlining God Is Dead Tour touches down in Toronto on March 3, 2024 at The Opera House.
Listen to Twin Temple’s “Let’s Have A Satanic Orgy” below.
Victor Ray – London-based singer Victor Ray is quickly becoming one to watch in the R&B space. The Uganda-born and Newcastle-raised artist honed his craft by busking on the streets of London. Clips of Victor busking regularly go viral on TikTok, helping the young singer amass a vast following. Newly signed to Decca, Victor Ray is out now with his smooth new single “Comfortable.” The slick R&B production allows Victor’s vivid vocals to soar. “‘Comfortable’ is a song I wrote about finding peace within an unfortunate circumstance,” Victor says of the single. “It’s about the harsh reality that sometimes, as humans, we find ourselves in toxic situations and environments and we grow comfortable within them. Sometimes even actively searching for them.”
Listen to Victor Ray’s new single “Comfortable” below.
