“Our lyrics question the nature of your reality”, John Shannon of “cosmic rock and roll” trio theSHIFT boldly declares on the band’s website. Shannon (vocals/guitar) and his bandmates MJ Lambert (drums) and Ben Geis (bass) attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, but the group now calls New York City home. While they make great…
Keep Shelly In Athens announces new album The ethereal and swirling sounds of the ambient-influenced pop of Greece’s Keep Shelly in Athens captures the transient feelings of city life and the inevitable passing of time. With lush melodic beats and dreamy vocals Keep Shelly’s production is an accessible and lighthearted entry into the world of…
With a wonderful laidback reggae groove is the slinky sound of Ricky Persaud Jr.’s “Feel The Love”. Utilizing dub effects marvelously, the entire song’s optimism shines through. Vocals have a communal, party-like atmosphere. Klyve shows off an impressive storytelling ability on the colorful sound of “Nocturnal Girl”. Luxurious in sound courtesy of the work of…
Experimental performers such as Leisure McCorkle recently made an appearance on an online music session performance segment called the Gaslight Sessions. In which he went on to perform a track he calls “Actin Like A Friend” for the audience in question at said location of Gaslight Sessions. “Actin Like A Friend” comes off his last…
Manchester-based four-piece Everything Everything return with a brand new single “Can’t Do”. It’s the first to be taken from their forthcoming new album “A Fever Dream” which has been produced by James Ford (Arctic Monkeys, Foals, Depeche Mode). The the official video — which also debuted today — was directed by Holly Blakey who the…
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Slumberland Records and Grey Market are excited to announce Cage Tropical, the new album from Brooklyn-based artist, Frankie Rose, due August 11. Featuring sci-fi references and ’80s influences, the lead single “Trouble” is described by The Line of Best Fit as, “a driving first taste, with a rock-solid motorik underpinning Rose’s wiry synthwork and frayed…
After learning the basics of bikes, taking safety courses and buying safety gear, you may be looking forward to buying a bike. When you are ready to start shopping for bikes, there are various factors you need to consider before you make this important and exciting purchase. Abilities and Performance An important consideration that everyone…
NTFRMHRE crafts an escapist trance pop world with “Somebody Like You”. Full of sunny melodies the song’s energy is outright infectious. Lyrics have a tender lovely quality to them giving the song a true sense of soul. Over the course of the song some narrative forms, one that shows the importance of being devoted to…
Quebec City underground pop-rock heroes Mauves grace us with their sensually teasing new video for the track Eh Fille (Hey Girl), a slow grooving burner found on their most recent release Coco. Temptation, desire, morality and anxiety are all at play in the gorgeously shot and directed clip, a reminder that at our most vulnerable…
‘Beam Me Up’ is the follow-up to their triumphant return single ‘Ballad of Black & White’, which The Line of Best Fit described as “a summer anthem in the making. Rock and roll at its most addictive and sprawling, the track radiates with a nostalgia for sun-soaked fields and pints in paper cups. With this…
Chuck Eaton’s music is very soft and calming in style. This accompanied by a saxophone, gives the music another dimension of Jazz. The cover for his album “Lessons” is a Whispy Green. It looks to be a picture of the bottom of a green pond and the title lessons is in lowercase cursive at the…
So here we are back at in on a Wednesday in June 2017. It is so good to be here with you today. We have an awesome band from Philly on today by the name The Undercoats. We have much to get to with them but first some music news. The Merlin Member Survey 2017…
From the West Side of Chicago to a world-wide stage, Twista has been killing the rap game for more than two and a half decades. Known as one of the pioneers of fast-paced “chopper” rap, he has nine albums under his belt and has earned an impressive social media footprint. Twista recently announced that his…
New York City is home to plenty of aspiring artists and musicians, but with his eclectic sounds and unique narratives, R&B artist Xavier White stands out from the crowd. He released his debut EP Cancer Vs. Gemini last June, and in addition to reaching more than half a million plays on Spotify, his songs have…
Tinkerbelles To Release Debut LP Imagine if you will, a world where cake smells like cigarettes and the Happy Birthday song was written by Gang of Four. And that pretty much sums up Tinkerbelles’ new album, Confetti At The Bottom. Seriously, the vinyl is 12″ birthday cake splattered with cigarette-scented scratch and sniff labels. And…
Global phenomenon AMERICAN IDOL is back with world-renowned judge Katy Perry! Doron Ofir Casting is proud to announce that we are now casting in coordination with American Idol for the country’s most talented, unique, and inspiring solo singers from around the country between the ages of 15 – 28 years old. Every year, tens of…
doubleVee first formed in 2012 as the result of intense musical chemistry. Allan Vest and Barb Hendrickson discovered early on they shared an unique connection for writing and performing together; their simpatico relationship with one another blossomed into more and the couple married in October, 2015. Allan Vest is the former longtime songwriting force, front…
The first album from writer and multi-instrumentalist Shelby Smoak has an unusual genesis. The origin of the project is the 2013 publication of Smoak’s non-fiction book Bleeder: A Memoir which examined the journey and challenges for a young man living with a HIV and hemophilia diagnosis. The book wasn’t quite enough for Smoak, however, and…
If you’re involved in an auto accident, the first thing on your mind after treating any injuries will be repairing your car as soon as possible so you can resume normal life. As tempting as it might be to go for the first auto body repair shop you come across, that is not a good…
Last week, Larsen announced his forthcoming release of Resolute (out July 21 via Nettwerk Records), the follow up album to his debut release Vagabond. Check out the latest song from the album, “Chicago Song.” The song details a different kind of love for Larsen that happened in the city. The song is about a love…
Fresh from their recent run of sold-out UK shows celebrating the ten-year anniversary of their lauded third album Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever, The Cribstoday released a new video for their latest single “In Your Palace,” created by the band and their longtime collaborator Andrew Knowles.”In Your Palace” emerges from the band’s recent studio session…
Initially, most of you are naturally quite skeptical about buying a used car. But you have no reason to fear in the current used car scenario. Today’s used cars seem to be completely different than the ones that were up for sale around one or two decades back. Used cars from 2005 onward have become…
South Carolina native Pam Taylor is locked and loaded and ready to steal hearts with her authentic, heavy-hitting American roots rock sound. After starting the Pam Taylor Band in 2011, Taylor hit the top of the Roots Music and Blues music charts with her debut album, Hot Mess, in 2012 and sold out music halls…
Today’s quick-moving, adrenaline-pumping, studio-modified radio hits are admittedly enjoyable listens, but the reality of their general genres and arrangements is something of a “tunnel vision” episode. In other words, finding high-quality music of different genres—particularly Gospel and Blue Grass—isn’t easy, but Reverend Peter Unger’s “Grace Filled Man” provides music fans with a glimmer of hope.…
Artistic rock band Fox Grin, are from Atlanta GA and Nashville, TN. Taking together a number of genre choices to express their creativity, leading to a handful of releases, including most recent being an EP titled “Dawn”. Fox Grin have got so much in-store that they just want to get out and tour, tour, tour!…
Fox Grin is an artistic rock dream pop duo, joined by 2 to 3 musicians when performing live. But before any live performances take place, this act is simply a duo called Fox Grin just as they have said. That being the case, Fox Grin have gone ahead to write and record for their latest…
MSN messenger, coloured fringes, and studded belts- who else misses the glory days of “the scene”? Earlier this year, we partnered with Sydney, Australia-based musician Kevin Tiah to promote his “Fight For You” music video and now, he’s back with the lyric video for “Bring Back 2005″, a pop-punk singalong jam that could be straight…
Mastodon Announce Fall North American and U.K. Headline Tour Internationally celebrated heavy rock icons Mastodon have extended their U.S. headline tour starting on September 26 in Orlando, FL at Hard Rock Live with continued support from Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles. The tour also includes stops at several festivals, including the High Elevation…
“Dark Turns” might be the finest song on Cranford Hollow’s new album and it is an instrumental. Don’t let this mislead you. This is likely the South Carolina based five piece’s finest album yet and the quality is so outstanding that the sole instrumental, a relatively surprising move in and of itself, ranks among the…
For many people, following the dream of traveling Europe or a new city with just a suitcase and your guitar is enticing. But if you do not take care of your guitar during every phase of your trip, then a sweet sounding dream can suddenly go out of tune. Traveling safely with a guitar, or…
Downright celebratory, Lee Williams offers a joyful update of the 1969 Archies’ classic “Sugar Sugar”. With a nice laid-back mellow groove, Lee Williams lets the group play distinguish the sound. Guitars have a fuzzed-out blissful take on the track, doing the original’s jangle true justice. Synthesizer is woven into the song’s DNA, doing a fantastic…
La Poré is the project of Nick Samson, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter from Columbus, Ohio. Samson categorizes his sound as Synth/Psych-Pop, inspired by artists such as Prince, Michael Jackson, and recent offerings from The Weeknd, Foster the People, Neon Indian, and Tame Impala. Following the debut of the single “Close”, out on June 9th, La…
A powerful introduction meets you when you start to listen or watch the live video of ‘hard bargain’ by the talented gentleman Chris Murphy. Really tranquilizing notes and soothing vocals. Surely, he must be really good at playing the violin, as he does it so easily, something that can be so tough sometimes to some…
With the summer season bringing with it the opportunity for fun under the sun, consider holding your next concert in an outdoor venue. Celebrate the Season Relish the long days and clear, vibrant evenings by enjoying music on a green, verdant expanse of grass. Let the sun shine or perform with the stars. Like dining,…
Elia Pazzini- known to most simply as Elia- was born in Italy. His musical path began recently, at the age of 22. In some ways, it saved his life. Stuck in not only a painful relationship, but also an academic life path that was conventional but unfulfilling, Elia found solace in inspiration in his music.…
CYTOTOXIN: No Clean Singing Premieres New Track From Chernobyl-Themed Death Metal Unit Gammageddon is the forthcoming new full-length from Germany-based, Chernobyl-themed death bringers, CYTOTOXIN. Captured earlier this year again at Kohlekeller Studios, Gammageddon centers itself on the city of Pripyat. Named after the nearby Pripyat River, Pripyat was founded on February 1970 as the ninth…
“I Forgot” is a song that has a strong focus on lyrics with complex music showing a number of influences including folk, Beatles and jazz. “On the Stage” is one of those tracks you could bob your head or tap your feet to. It has melody, upbeat tones, and catchiness flowing through it. It’s a track…
Melbourne based 18 year old singer-songwriter Samsaruh today releases her debut single ‘Golden To Thrive’. Despite her young age, Sam is already an experienced artist having worked with Peking Duk, Way of the Eagle, Just A Gent and performed at Splendour in the Grass while still in High School. ‘Golden To Thrive’ was written by…
To lovers of music, it might seem like new bands pop up about as often as dandelions in the grass. In order to set your band apart from the competition, you will need to be proactive. Try these four unique ways of getting positive attention for your band. Partner With a Charitable Organization Consider partnering…
