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Mac Powell and the Family Reunion Release Video for New Single “Back Again”; Debut Album out 7/26 Following the announcement last week of their forthcoming debut album, Mac Powell and the Family Reunion released today the video for their new single and title track “Back Again.” Capturing the group’s dynamic live show, the country rock…
Most companies recognize the importance of creating and maintaining a diverse workforce, and they ensure that all employees are treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. Unfortunately, this kind of environment does not exist everywhere. If you have been denied employment or promotion because of racial bias, you do have legal options. The Law…
Tires are a worthwhile investment in vehicles, yet it is expensive to replace once damaged. It moves us from A to B and back, adjusts to varying road and terrain, and pushes through ice, snow, and rain. Help tires last longer by doing four things. Rotate Tires On a vehicle, the front tires or the…
Slim KuttaR is an artist creating noise in the Hip Hop world and beyond. Having recently been a performer at the NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA and embarking soon on a new musical release, Slim is one busy artist. We had the chance to learn more about his upcoming projects. Slim, tell us about your…
When you look at a bride, the first thing you notice is her face. Wedding is one of the most important days of her life and you can see it clearly on her face. Out of all the things that add to the glow on a bride’s face, the necklace is one of the top…
Egg donation requires serious and in-depth research because of the many processes that come with it. Whether you’re planning to look for help in conception or want to donate your eggs to an interesting couple, learning about it is crucial. So read on, as I did the research to help you out and give you…
Leaving a high powered advertising career in San Francisco, ELA knew the time was right to follow her passion. And it just so happens her passion carried her to Austin, Texas. The beautiful singer, songwriter with a penchant for writing witty, fun and extremely creative songs, ELA’s new release starts Pre-Sale this week. We asked…
MK Drops Intimate Video for Summer Hit “Body 2 Body” Directed by Tash Tung, who has previously worked with Meduza and Sega Bodega, the arresting, deeply personal video shows a male and female dancer moving skilfully and intimately in each other’s arms – acting as an ideal visual interpretation of the track’s sultry lyrics. The…
Migos have shared their new song “Stripper Bowl”, out today on Quality Control Music / Motown / Capitol Records. The song and video commemorate the wild Quality Control Stripper Bowl party this February where Migos and the rest of the QC crew threw out over $500,000 in one night at The Gold Room in Atlanta.…
SABRINA CLAUDIO x WALE UNVEIL NEW COLLABORATION “ALL MY LOVE” Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Sabrina Claudio and Wale have released their new song “All My Love” – the collaboration is available now via Atlantic Records. Listen HERE. Light Organ – ‘Pekoe Cat – Jungle Cop’ “I have a very vague memory of toddler me playing some…
E-40 Prepares New Album, Recruits Quavo, Roddy Ricch, ScHoolboy Q and A$AP Ferg for “Chase The Money” Known for his immense vocabulary and even bigger bankroll, E-40 is one of the rap game’s most-highly venerated veterans. The Vallejo native, hip-hop legend, and world’s most famous Warriors fan officially announces Practice Makes Paper, his 29th studio…
“Girls Night Out” is the new new pop anthem from the iconic Debbie Gibson – inspired by the Mixtape Tour 2019. In anticipation of the soon to be released official music video, pop icon Debbie Gibson releases the official lyric video for “Girls Night Out”, celebrating the unbreakable bond of women everywhere that Gibson has…
ROB THOMAS STAYS ‘SMOOTH’ FOR THE SUMMER Debuting at #3 on the Billboard Top Album Sales chart, Chip Tooth Smile has been met with an outpouring of critical acclaim since release last month. “Rob Thomas is an expert at his craft” raved Variety, while Forbes echoed “‘Chip Tooth Smile’ is vintage Thomas – smart songwriting,…
Going on a summer tour as a member of a band can be one of the most rewarding and exhilarating things you ever do. There aren’t many things that can top the combination of warm weather and playing your heart out onstage nightly. If you want your summer tour to be amazing, you should make…
The Jorgensens’ album The Lexington is steeped in American music history. Although this pair is from Minnesota, the couple’s second and latest offering features a whole lot of New Orleans in it. One titled “Storyville,” which Kurt Jorgensen sings, finds the singer/songwriter mentioning how he thinks he spies the ghost of Louie Armstrong while he’s…
Bryan “Dexter” Holland of the Offspring has his PhD and wrote his dissertation about molecular biology at USC. Along with Brian May (Queen) and Greg Graffin (Bad Religion), Holland is a certified scientist. We’ve become a little used to learning about our rock and rollers and their scientific sidelines. It’s far more uncommon to find…
HUNJIYA (hun-jee-yuh) is singer and producer, Alice Kim, releasing her new single ‘Give It/What I Get’, following her debut EP ‘Lineage’. Born in Seoul, South Korea and raised in a small town in upstate New York, Alice Kim combines memorable, yet confessional storytelling with her unique mixture of soul-infused guitar-pop and alternative R&B. The 21-year…
Dead Is The Cat – The Gulf Coast Indie Funk You Ordered Is Here Dead Is The Cat announce the August 30th release date of their full-length, For All We Know, and celebrate by sharing the single “Inter-Dimensional Disco Balls” an uncompromising statement of intent with regard to the upcoming album. Lord know what’s going…
For Skope: Robbie Mendez debuts on R3HAB’s CYB3RPVNK with “Happening” [out now] Dutch producer Robbie Mendez joins the ranks of R3HAB’s CYB3RPVNK imprint with his new track “Happening,” an electro-influenced, progressive house dancefloor stomper. Featuring bouncy, driving basslines and funky synths complementing a breathy vocal hook, “Happening” exemplifies Mendez’s energetic and dynamic signature sound. The…
Having already charted in the top 40, and just unleashing their new album entitled “Purrr”, Electric Radio Kings are well on their way to success. Already creating a massive buzz, their music is as powerful as a raging tsunami. The Vegas based band features Stacey David Blades on guitar, Paul Christiana on vocals, Keith Horne…
Big Caz “officially” arrived onto the music scene back at the turn of the century. His heralded solo debut, Thundadome [2000], although not a huge commercial success, was warmly embraced by fans and critics alike. Since then, the Ecuadorian and Caucasian mixed emcee, known for his signature raspy vocal tone, has consistently managed to release…
Cathedral Bells returns with dreamy new single “Eighth Wonder of the World” via Clash Magazine The track premiered via Clash Magazine where Cathedral Bells’ Matt Messore shared, “‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’ is my first love song written for my girlfriend, and now fiancé. She has been there for me since the start of this…
Do you love singing? Do you want to write songs that people will enjoy? Well, it is possible by working hard and practicing day after day. While it may be easy to tell a singer to compose songs, there is nothing as intimidating as looking down on a notebook and having nothing to write. Composing…
Most of the beginner pianist wants to connect their digital piano to an external device like their personal copter, iPad, iPhone or Android phones. But they are worried and get confused about how to do so. Today in this article you can clear out all of your confusions and can immediately connect your piano to…
“Great stuff!” said Stan Lyness, after hearing a preview of the lead track, “Underwater”. Mr. Lyness is a songwriter and co-coordinator of the Boston chapter of the Nashville Songwriting Association International –https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-boston-ma-chapter Carl Paradise announced the launch of an Indiegogo campaign to fund his latest EP, Scarborough Beach Sessions. The campaign is located at –…
The subjects that can inspire a song run the gamut from love to hate, from the very personal to the nakedly public. Those subjects can create a piece of music that may teeter between raw and sophisticated. David Haerle pulls from every experience he’s had in his life, and sets those experiences to a shimmering…
A R I Z O N A GETS “NOSTALGIC” ON NEW SINGLE Today, alt/electronic trio A R I Z O N A have released a brand-new single called “Nostalgic.” The incredibly catchy, sentimental bop marks the second single from the band’s forthcoming sophomore effort, the follow-up to their hugely successful debut album, GALLERY. “Nostalgic” is…
In a world of Taylor Swift and her ilk, long graduating from the Country genre into the more profitable pop domain, it’s really nice to see genuine folk, acoustic, and poetic Country music being made. Hopefully, fans will take note of those operating in bars, churches, and (God help us) coffee shops. One such artist…
Today, the Nashville-based singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters released the official video for her single “The Days,” which will appear on her forthcoming album The Dream to be released in later this year. Billboard called the video “…a stirring reflection on the importance of making every day count.” “This song is about slowing down to soak up…
Based out of Minneapolis and Chicago, Shreya Preeti’s off-centre pop sound consistently showcases her expansive range with irrefutably catchy melodies and intimate songwriting. Defined by her soaring vocals in tandem with a refusal to be confined to the boundaries of one genre, Shreya continues to break the mould by seamlessly blending together elements of nostalgic…
Indie Pop Artist Defoe Releasing Debut LP ‘Too Soon To Cry’ on July 1 “Defoe is no cookie cutter artist. To the contrary, her music is both dark and playful, textured with cinematic sounds, earthy real instruments, and intricate layered vocals. Her lyrics tell stories that compliment the mood set by her interesting musical soundscapes.…
There may be language barriers but when it comes to music there are no obstacles because music truly is the universal language. Leiva proves that here with his fourth solo album titled ‘Nuclear’ that is exploding with style & finesse. I may not be able to follow along with the lyrics but I certainly can…
By the age of 22, anyone would have hoped to solidify a milestone in their life whether it be graduating from college, securing a job, or even figuring out their path in life. Yet what if we told you that Jekalyn Carr had already outlined her prosperous future by the age of five? This American…
“Easily in my top 3 most played songs of all time… So many people would consider this track amongst my best work… This song is absolutely rooted in the 80’s I’m proud of that fact and it’s my love-note to that era… it’s also based on a true story it’s about a night I spent…
The story started with Ralph Moncrieffe (Father) and Elfreda Moncrieffe (Mother) of Tamekia Moncrieffe a prodigy. She started singing at an early age, performing in concerts and other events giving thrills to her audience with her powerful and Angelic vocals. Her talent would see her being sought by most gospel groups in Jamaica. From singing…
It may be summer break but for college math professor and hip hop artist Chad Rico school is back in session! Chad plans to drop lesson plans all season long with his “12 Weeks of Summer” EP project on Gold & Gems Records by releasing a new single every week. With intentions to keep his…
KALEN unveils new dark-pop single “Weak” via Impose Magazine The song premiered via Impose Magazine who said called it, “elegant dark-pop cloaked in mystery and deep pools of sound. ” Abc Dialect shares ‘Real Life’ EP via Casablanca Sunset Real Life is a simple and smooth listen from beginning to end. Each of the four…
Fed up with being “Ghosted,” YUMI flips her emotion into a stylish anthem of resilience. The soul-bearing single sees the emerging young pop artist’s vocals shine over a shimmering production. “Ghosted is about being overly into someone who gives you just enough of them to want to stay around, but at the end of the…
One of the more animated and fluorescent characters of the music world is beyond a doubt, Captain of the Lost Waves. Whether he actually originated on this planet remains a mystery, however his music and his magic have found a place somewhere in between modern Vaudeville, cabaret, and electronic dream pop. Wearing a top hat and traveling…
Yianna’s Alt-R&B Sophomore Single “Heavy Waters” Is Out Now New York-based songstress Yianna is back today with the release of her second single, “Heavy Waters,” the follow up to her stunning late 2018 debut, “Ordinary Love.” Drawing influences from alt-rock, pop, R&B and soul, Yianna creates music that is completely unrestricted by traditional genre boundaries.…
