It was that time of year again in Anaheim for the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show with 2,000 exhibiters representing 7,000 brands, and attendance of 115,888 Members and invitees. As usual there were tons of each type of instrument and every variation imaginable. There were also a lot of signings and performances by…
Emily Zuzik is an L.A.-based singer-songwriter who has planted her musical roots in a unique eclectic blend of alt-country, modern, rhythm & blues and rock music. Her music captures the film-noir essence of Los Angeles’ haunted past infused with the soul of the Memphis Stax sound. With “Trouble”, she is all rock n roll. Trouble…
Evan Wilkins (born January 30, 2000), better known by his stage name Ev Young, is an American record producer, songwriter, singer,and rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He was raised in Atlanta, but he would later relocate to Smyrna, Georgia. His writing credits include songs titled “M.I.A “and “Misfit.” As a solo recording artist,he has two singles…
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Miami singer, songwriter, DJ, and MC Kēvens lives by a mantra: “Positivity is a Necessity.” The cynic in all of us might look around and dismiss such a feel-good formula for living, but the proof of its power lies in Kēvens’ impressive track record. He first made his mark as a member of Miami’s Le…
Rose Alaimo is a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from Ithaca, NY. We heard some new music she has on her album – ‘The Importance of Centers’ and we knew we had to have her on. When Rose is not making music she is caring for pets as a veterinarian. Rose is the kind of musician you like from…
Internet-based dating is growing rapidly now the most popular method to meet that special someone. While you most likely know, you will find many 100s of web sites offering online dating services – some are ‘free’ sites (cost-free to become listed on or make use of the site), while some require payment in certain form.…
One can successfully argue that the most challenging part of being a business owner is wearing multiple hats and overseeing just about every single aspect of your business. Not only is this role-switching stressful, but it’s also incredibly time-consuming, which is why you always feel like there’s never enough time in the day for you…
Norwegian sensation girl in red shares a new video for “Kate’s Not Here,” that also features on the soundtrack for new feature film “The Turning” starring Mackenzie Davis & Finn Wolfhard, and directed by Floria Sigismondi. Speaking about how kates not here came to be, girl in red explains “”i made this song in the…
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After a remarkable 2019, Taylor Grey doesn’t plan to waste any time or slow down any momentum in the new year. The American Songstress brings in 2020 with the release of her brand new single “COMPLIC8ED,” via Kobalt Music Group, on Friday, January 24th, 2020. Click to listen now: https://myurls.co/taylorgreymusic The upbeat indie-pop dance single,…
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The Brilliance has titled its album Suite No 2 World Keeps Spinning: An Antidote to Modern Anxiety, and no song addresses anxiety more squarely than “Just Be.” Built around mainly just a vocal and a piano backing, before strings enter the mix, it’s a little like a modern-day lullaby. In fact, it’s the sort of…
wifisfuneral specializes in rap for dark nights of the soul, crafting songs that unflinchingly confront his inner demons. Working through his trauma with deep introspection, wifi shares “All Bones,” his new music video. Produced by wifi’s frequent collaborator GRiMM Doza, “All Bones” is a single-verse rumination on addiction, grief, and loneliness, as wifi struggles to…
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Greg Hoy is one of those creative creatures who does it all: singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, engineer, designer, and indie label owner. He’s put out dozens of records under many monikers, cranking out power pop, rockabilly, and heavy riff rock, working both sides of the control room glass. In between, he jumps in a vintage Airstream…
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Whether it be politically charged power-ballads, dreamy dirges, or progressive epics, Sleepy Demons delivers a package deal of material devoted to seemingly one issue – climate change and the ongoing climate crisis that has rocked this previous decade and follows us into our new one. For Toronto based musician Lennox C.B., Sleepy Demons, came to…
@skopemag APP – Apple iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1465224822?mt=8 @skopemag APP – Google / Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hr.apps.n207414718 SHEAFS share new single “Total Vanity” Sheffield’s SHEAFS have announced the release of their debut EP “Vox Pop”, due out March 6th on Blood Records (Dream Wife, The Blinders, The Amazons etc.). NIA WYN ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP AND RELEASES TITLE…
A science laboratory is an inherently dangerous place, with fire hazards, dangerous chemicals, and extremely risky procedures. If one does not want to have an accident in the lab, it’s imperative to follow lab safety rules and procedures. Unlike assignments that you can quickly get done by experts from sites like homeworkdoer.org, as a science…
Mija has released the first single and title track off her debut full-length album, Desert Trash. The track features vocals, writing, guitar and production from Mija herself, along with additional production from Dave Sitek (of TV On The Radio and Janes Addiction). The song was written in El Paso, Texas and explores feelings of loneliness…
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Widespread cruelty to elephants in U.S. and Canadian zoos has been exposed today by In Defense of Animals on its respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos For Elephants. Now in its 16th year, the list reveals practices that harmed and killed elephants in zoos across North America in 2019. Pittsburgh Zoo in Pennsylvania…
Today, the Iowa-born, Nashville-based singer and songwriter Hailey Whitters released a new single “Janice At The Hotel Bar” ahead of her highly anticipated new album The Dream that will be released on February 28, 2020. “Janice is an 80-something year old woman a friend of mine met a few years ago in a hotel bar,”…
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Singer/songwriter Ruthie Collins shared today the new video for her single “Joshua Tree.” The video is the latest peak into her anticipated sophomore album which will release this spring via Sidewalk/Curb Records. Directed by Cal + Aly, “Joshua Tree” features a modern-day setting inspired by the tragic story of Gram Parson’s passing in Joshua Tree.…
If you really want to learn about a rock band, film them and run the footage back in slow motion. You’ll see everything: the relationships between the members, the commitment of the players, the guitarists’ chops and dexterity on the fretboard, the drummer’s precision, the frontman’s confidence at center stage. It’ll all be there: nothing…
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Kenji is not your typical barber, he brings the entertainment at the highest level in barbering! He is one of the first to combine dance trends and barbering together! He uses his talent of video editing to his advantage. Kenjithebarber says he has been editing over five years now. Follow him on instagram: @kenjithebarber After…
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Gabrielle Aplin and Nina Nesbitt have released the video for their new single ‘Miss You 2’. The video captures Gabrielle and Nina alongside couples as they overcome relationship differences. ‘Miss You 2’ is a brand new version of Gabrielle’s 2016 hit single ‘Miss You’, reworked this year in collaboration with Nina Nesbitt. The pair are…
“The Norwegian songwriter and singer Siv Jakobsen seems to fill her tunes with a storm of lyrical tension, sung over a sea of instrumental calm” – NPR Siv Jakobsen sits in her Oslo apartment, waking early in the morning to the semi-light outside the window. The chill wraps around her as she settles to write,…
Many people dream of being a famous actor or singer, but in most cases, that dream will remain unattainable. However, there are ways to forge an entertainment career, so if you have stars in your eyes, you can make a career out of it. If you make the right connections with the right people in…
Nettwerk is excited to announce the signing of St. South to its label roster. As a songwriter, singer, and producer, St. South has worked tirelessly on the skills required to make the kind of nuanced and soulful electro she’s known for. But her sound is not just a study in technical self-reliance; it is an intimate portrait of…
Today, Cage The Elephant shares a new version of their song “Broken Boy,” featuring Iggy Pop. The track finds the godfather of punk singing a verse and contributing backing vocals to the opening song off the band’s celebrated fifth studio album, Social Cues (RCA). Listen to “Broken Boy” featuring Iggy Pop: https://smarturl.it/xBrokenBoy Frontman Matt Shultz…
Mindfulness music leader Real Music presents Blue Landscapes III: Frontiers, the pioneering third album in the award-winning Blue Landscapes series from internationally renowned pianist Robert Thies and flutist Damjan Krajacic. The instrumental album ushers in the new new age by generously offering 15 improvisational tracks; Blue Landscapes III: Frontiers is scheduled for worldwide physical and…
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There aren’t many artists in the underground right now that are getting the kind of hype that Ronnue is, and if you’ve heard any of the new mixes for his single “Be Your Freak” (from the acclaimed and award-winning album Introduction 2 Retro-Funk), you know exactly why. Ronnue lets the beats come undone in “The…
Singer-songwriter Jake Isaac has unveiled the enchanting official video for his latest single ‘New York’, out today. Shot primarily in downtown Manhattan, the official video for ‘New York’ portrays a love story in one of the world’s most romantic cities – a perfect visual accompaniment for the track’s soulful, emotive tones. The first single from…
Sonomaris, a hard rock band from Los Angeles, CA, points to many grunge-associated acts as influences, and one can pick up on inspirations from Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and the like while listening to Initium. A track like “Fallen,” which begins with melodic bell notes, includes a spoken word counter vocal running through it in…
