Performing throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, Jodi Krangle has lent her talents on several albums including: six albums from Chris Conway, who is also featured on this debut album, three albums with Urban Tapestry, and a live album with Play it with Moxie. Jodi’s influences are classic jazz era artists such as Sarah…
Beck unveils the new single “Dreams,” his first release since Morning Phase took Album of The Year honors at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. A 180-degree turn from that multiple-GRAMMY-winning “instant folk-rock classic” (Rolling Stone), the instantly and irresistibly infectious “Dreams” is a 5-minute dance party tour de force sure to delight summer jam connoisseurs of…
Definitely a tough one to review…I gotta give Luca Bash some real credit for challenging my ears and brain for true acceptance with this new EP. On the one hand, there’s a beautifully gifted songwriter and musician…on the other is one struggling to find the perfect tones of voice to match the music. Listening to…
Ticket To Heaven recalls the halcyon days of trance pop. With neat little flourishes, SEIDS celebrates this nearly forgotten sound. Light on its feet the song has an optimism that is undeniable. Build-ups are quite satisfying as SEIDS includes small elements of funk and rock into the mix. Rather full these elements revolve around her…
TROY AVE “DOO DOO” Troy Ave doesn’t need a corporation to make him an international star and bring the true sound of New York back. As the title of his new album notes, he is Major Without A Deal. Some of New York’s most legendary artists unite on Major Without A Deal to support the…
Three months after the successful launch of his s/t debut album, via Inner Ear Records. Athenian electro-pop singer Σtella (pronounced Stella) is pleased to share the video for ‘Picking Words’. “A game of identity in a hall of mirrors. Drawing from Bergman’s ‘Persona’ and Magritte’s reflections of a faceless stranger, the moment of attraction is…
Garage/Punk band Dead on TV has released their Official Video for “Screwdriver” off of the sophomore EP, Creeper. Directed by Yeva Dashevsky and Conor McCaffery, “Screwdriver” was shot at Superior Street Center for the Arts in Chicago, IL. “Screwdriver” turned out to be an interesting experiment for us as a band. We had been trying…
Grab a slice of some raw, alternative energy that’s filled with plenty of “exciting” emotion. That would best describe The Last Hope Road Show as the band incorporates elements of folk, rock and pop with some eighties influence thrown in just for the hell of it. This Canadian-based duo just simply loves to write songs…
I’m always a sucker for a crisp, crystal clear sound. If the production is there, then you’ve got my attention tenfold. Not Another Playne Jayne, hereafter NAPJ, is a CO-based Auroran rock band. Their specialty is “a somewhat dark, yet redemptive sound.” The music of NAPJ is a concatenation of a “variety of complimentary styles…
Lou Reed never believed rock music, the great populist art form of our age, condemned to disposability. He devoted significant time in the second half of his career to writing works of extraordinary depth like New York, Magic and Loss, and Songs for Drella with the hopes these albums combined the thematic weight of a…
Contrary to popular belief, people whose bodies are in great shape don’t look like that because they have good genes. They have to work at it through healthy diet, healthy lifestyle habits and consistent exercising. Staying fit and exercising daily requires commitment. If you look back at your habits, you might notice a pattern where…
TITLE FIGHT ANOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES Kingston, PA four-piece Title Fight have announced fall North American tour dates. The band will be hitting the road in support of their third full length album and Anti- Records debut Hyperview, which was released earlier this year. The tour will begin October 22nd in Columbus, OH and wrap…
Every day I get 50 e-mails from Producers that are taking baby steps in their music career asking me if I can get them into the Top 10 on Beatport or booked at Tomorrowland. Because we live in a fast moving world that occasionally comes up with artists that come through with six figure marketing…
Five Hundredth Year goes forth with great fury on “A Rose from Ashes EP”. Confrontational, volume-centric, and passionate, Five Hundredth Year explores darker impulses. The songs highlight the contrast between the absolute cacophonous and the quieter introspective impulses. Possessing great chops, the band is completely on point knowing when to go fully into the aural…
“Til The Wheels Fall Off” is full of heart and soul. Shane Martin’s voice leads the way with confidence and power. With each additional song comes yet another well-crafted narrative. As much a songwriter as a storyteller, his songs work together to travel across a lifetime. Best taken in as a whole, the songs work…
Australian teen Kita Alexander is quickly gaining the attention of music fans, critics and tastemakers worldwide, since she released the video for her debut track “My Own Way” by way of video onto YouTube last month. Fast-forward just a couple of weeks and already she has received support from the likes of UK’s BBC Radio…
Taylor J is currently prepping for the July release of his upcoming project “1991” and today unleashes a brand new video for his female fans. Sort of. Whilst the Minnesota native definitely shows us his softer side on “She Luv Me”, the song is more an ode to his prowess with the ladies than a…
THE GLITCH RELEASE ‘PIECE OF THE INDESTRUCTIBLE’ EP In the wake of their explosive closing performance at the X Games in Austin this past Sunday, The Glitch Mob release their new EP, ‘Piece of the Indestructible.’ This announcement came as a surprise last week with the release of single “Better Hide, Better Run (ft. Mark…
With a frantic energy London has Fallen explores the dramatic on “Into the Night”. Electronic effects are used to great purpose, nicely complementing the vocals that serve as the heart and soul of the songs. Volume is a must for these are songs that work best when blasted. They let the lyrics help form an…
Patrick Ames plays from the heart on “Mutually EP”. These are songs that possess raw power through Patrick Ames’s earnest vocals and the careful arrangements that pepper the collection. Fondness for the blues is apparent throughout the collection as Patrick Ames adds his own unique twist on the sound. “Do You Think That You Love…
Headshy’s triple feature EP is a sound straight from the heart. The sections work together to create an overall moody series. Dreamy textures are explored in full with their lyrics helping to convey a romantic sense, a sense that romance does not have to be loud. Here Headshy opt for the softer textures with the…
Eight months in the making is “Never Giving Up”, the newest recording from singer and songwriter Brett Vogel. I always have said that musicians should take their time when making new music; there is no need to rush the creative songwriting process. The end result is well worth the wait. That is exactly what Brett…
Hip/POP duo The Palms have independently released their debut self-titled EP. The five-song set is available to download for free for a limited time on The Palms official soundcloud page. Johnny Zambetti and Ben Rothbard first collaborated in the band Terraplane Sun. The two began experimenting musically and soon created their new project, The Palms.…
Oddly enough, Matthew Morgan and I have something strange in common! My brother’s name is actually Mathew Morgan as well – just one less T…how bizarre is that? So, completely due to his gentle approach and a melodic acoustic pop/folk sound, I hereby dub the new Matthew Morgan my official brother-from-another-musical-mother. Stream Empathy for Inanimate…
NEW SINGLE BY THE LEGENDARY GOLDEN RIVER SHOW BAND The Legendary Golden River Show Band returns with Wall-To-Wall and Tree Top-Tall on Friday, September 4th. Quick Before it Melts premiered “The Halfway,” the first single from the EP, this morning. Following their Mike O’Neill (Inbreds) produced debut EP, Greatest Hits Vol. 2, The Legendary Golden…
Alison Wonderland, one of Australia’s fastest rising young musicians/producers/DJs has a glossy, futuristic take on pop electronica which has already caught the attention of globally influential DJs including the likes of Diplo who featured her DJ mix on his Diplo & Friends show on BBC Radio 1. Fresh off the back of her US debut…
Vita Chambers’ brand new video for “Ferrous” is the latest single off her brand new EP “Stories Told” available at http://www.vitachambers.com The video was shot in Barbados where she and her co-director Aaron Dean have been in awe of the beauty and inspiration of the island. It is a very special project as she did…
Many people dream of having a full time music composing career. Whether they’re about to graduate high school, have recently entered college or are looking for a rewarding career change, music composition can be a very fulfilling way to earn a living. The road to this type of career is full of challenges and every…
THE CARIBBEAN’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER POP LABEL PRETTY BOY RECORDS JOINS CRAFT AGENCY On June 9th, Artist, Producer, Director, Philanthropist and Pretty Boy Records Founder Trevor Pretty, alongside his superstar roster, announced plans for the ‘Pride Of Barbados’ Tour, and an exclusive producer camp culminating with an international music showcase featuring Pretty Boy Records’ artists.…
Natalie McCool is a multifaceted artist whose musical journey of discovery through varied collaborations has now landed her on the most ambitious sound to date. Excelling in razor-sharp alt-pop production developed with Dave Berger from seminal Liverpool alt pop band Outfit, the new recordings have every hallmark of great pop music with a fresh twist…
Celebrating over 40 years in music, one of the most pivotal reggae bands of all time Third World will release their first major song of the year “YimMasGan” on June 16, 2015 on Ghetto Youths International. The Damian Marley produced song, which will also be accompanied with a new music video directed by Jamaica’s own…
Songwriting / production duo Galantis have released their highly-anticipated debut album Pharmacy, out today via Big Beat / Atlantic. Their explosive step into the spotlight began with their self-titled debut EP and their first ever live show at Coachella 2014. Their song “Runaway (U & I)” became their breakout hit, gaining over 100 million plays…
Sarantos Releases A Singer-Songwriter Folk Song Near And Dear To His Own Heart – “A Missión of Heart” Which He Wrote About A Man On A Mission To Change The World And Make It A Better Place. Sarantos tries to help others every day with his primary day job. One day, when it is revealed…
“A Mission of the Heart” shows Sarantos at his most vulnerable. Throughout the song Sarantos shares his innermost hopes and desires. His band proves to be particularly adept at matching the sadness and hope that permeate the piece. In particular it is his soothing voice that gives the song its true power: by emphasizing the…
‘Honor By August’ in their latest album, ‘Four Sides’ explores four different varieties of tracks as they offer their latest version of rock to its audience. The band is essentially a quartet with Michael Pearsall as the lead vocalist, Evan Field on the guitar, Chris Rafetto on the bass and Brian Shanley on the drums.…
THE NEW YORK TIMES STREAMS JAMES TAYLOR’S NEW ALBUM Before This World, James Taylor’s first new album of new music in thirteen years, is set for release on June 16th via Concord Records. Starting today, fans can visit The New York Times Press Play to preview the entire album one week prior to release. Taylor…
Today, MS MR has released their song “Wrong Victory,” the second new track from their highly anticipated sophomore album, listen here: http://smarturl.it/WrongVictoryStream. How Does It Feel, which will be released July 17 via Columbia Records, is available to pre-order today exclusively at iTunes: http://smarturl.it/HDIF. The release of “Wrong Victory” follows the album’s lead single “Painted,”…
Los Angeles based DJ Production duo MIDNITEMEN release their debut music video KILLER today, a neon space odyssey chronicling their journey from the edges of 5D space “somewhere beyond Sirius” to planet Earth… The video co-stars comics god Grant Morrison, last seen onscreen in My Chemical Romance’s SING, and Oldboy’s Pom Klementieff. It was co-directed…
Little Engine is the debut single from Australian contemporary folk and alternative pop artist, Cookie Baker. Raised on a farm by the seaside in South Australia, Miss Cookie quietly, yet diligently, played live to her heart’s content for ten years, amassing a modest but dedicated following throughout Australia. Supports and festival billings alongside such esteemed…
Wil Ease is a R&B recording Artist from South Florida who writes from his core. “Came to See You” is one of those songs that sticks in your head and one can clearly hear his heart! The lyrics ride with the music life a surf board riding life’s emotional waves. After reviewing the music production…
