Welcome to this week’s edition of What’s Going On, Biff Bam Pop’s weekly new music roundup. This week, we’ve got hot new releases from Shareef, Cloud Cult, Lé Tired, and Sunday Morning. Plus, rap fans in Toronto are buzzing as Concrete Boys gear up for a sold-out show at The Axis Club on June 24th. Let’s explore the sounds that are making waves this week! As always, if you dig what you hear, be sure to stream and follow the artists.
Concrete Boys – The Lil Yachty-led rap collective Concrete Boys are set to ignite Toronto on June 24th at The Axis Club as part of their It’s Us Tour. The crew consisting of KARRAHBOOO, Camo!, Draft Day, and Dc2trill recently kicked off their 13-stop North American tour with a kickass show in Miami. Touring in support of their debut compilation album It’s Us Vol. 1, Concrete Boys have captivated rap fans with their unbridled energy, unique point of view, and hits like “MO JAMS,” “FAMILY BUSINESS,” and “LOVE LANGUAGE,” cementing their place as one of the most exciting new acts on the scene today. The Toronto date is sold out. Find tickets if you can!
Watch the new music video for Concrete Boys’ “Not Da 2” featuring KARRAHBOOO & LIL YACHTY below.
Shareef – At just 21, Sudanese-Canadian rapper Shareef is keeping his momentum going with his latest single “TNT,” out now via Universal Music Canada. Following his highly lauded debut “OMG! Freestyle,” Shareef flexes his lyrical prowess and rapid-fire delivery on the new track. Alongside “TNT,” he unveils two more new joints: “Dominican,” a sizzling melodic vibe, and “Type Shii,” a Jersey Club-influenced banger. The rising rapper recently made waves at Canadian Music Week, wowing audiences at El Mocambo and appearing at 24kGoldn’s Toronto date at Velvet Underground for his Growing Pains tour. Pay attention! Shareef is one to watch on the Canadian rap scene with his exciting, fresh sound.
Listen to Shareef’s new single “TNT” below.
Cloud Cult – Beloved indie-chamber-rock outfit Cloud Cult have a new album on the way. Alchemy Creek is due out on August 8th via Earthology Records. The project emerges from the introspective depths of a secluded Wisconsin cabin following the divorce of frontman Craig Minowa. Their latest single and video “As Beautiful As It Hurts” previews the album’s rich emotional tapestry. You won’t have to wait long to see Cloud Cult on the road. They’ll be headlining People Fest in Yuba, WI on August 9th before embarking on a US tour starting August 28th in Boston, MA.
Listen to Cloud Cult’s new single “As Beautiful As It Hurts” below.
Lé Tired – Rock supergroup Lé Tired, comprised of Cove Reber (SAOSIN/Dead American), Joey Bradford (The Used), and Kyle Rosa (Atreyu/Dead American), return with their timely new single “Far Out,” featuring Yellowcard‘s violinist Sean Mackin. All about how people have become more disconnected from each other in the digital age, the song sees the three best friends making music together for the first time in 20 years. Lé Tired have committed to recording and releasing a new song each month, starting with “My Seasonal Ghost” from earlier this year. The talented friends infuse mental health advocacy into their music. We love a band with a message!
“Being the last generation to grow up “pre internet” has given us a wild perspective on the impacts of technology on our culture. People seem to be completely removed from reality at times, and even more strange, they seem ok with it,” shares Joey Bradford. “It was a casual conversation we had with our childhood hero, Sean Mackin from Yellowcard, before humbly asking him to make a jam with us. The irony is, Yellowcard was the first band I ever illegally downloaded when the internet started poisoning us all. ‘I just find it far out’.”
Watch the making of Lé Tired’s new single “Far Out” featuring Sean Mackin below.
Sunday Morning – Newly signed to Open Your Ears Records, New Haven hardcore band Sunday Morning unleashes their intense new track “Broken Glass.” The track serves as the lead single from their forthcoming EP Forget Me Nots, dropping June 21st. Westly Benjunas, Erik Stanzel, Dom Barone, Jason Moriarty, and Mike Verrastro came together in 2018 and quickly amassed a loyal cult following. Sunday Morning’s blend of hardcore and alternative rock sets them apart, crafting a raw and resonant sound as evidenced by listening to “Broken Glass.” About the new single, the band states: “From driving breakdowns to sing-along choruses, ‘Broken Glass’ is a perfect representation of the musical range in Sunday Morning. This song depicts the hardcore and alternative influences of the band.”
Listen to Sunday Morning’s new single “Broken Glass” below.
