Feature stories and artist interviews
Ashley Johnson, better known as Ash Ca$h, started singing at the age of five, and discovered her song writing abilities at thirteen. The new single “WHY” is Ash Ca$h’s way to pay tribute to cancer awareness and honor those families who are affected. Follow on all Social Media: @ashcashmusic1 @shakeydasuplya Her inspiration to write the…
KAREN WALDRUP’S MUSIC VIDEO LORI MCKENNA PENNED “SOMETIMES HE DOES” Viral sensation, innovative entrepreneur and charismatic entertainer Karen Waldrup first heard the demo for “Sometimes He Does,” the Lori McKenna penned real life love song, years ago when touring in Colorado and she immediately feel in love with the song. Fast forward to Tin Pan…
URL: https://www.artisan-creative.com/ A gnarled string arrangement draws us ever so close to the macabre wonderment that is the opening stanza of Steve Bonham and the Long Road’s “The Girl with the Rattlesnake Heart,” their latest and arguably most jarring song to date. A wistful, fleeting groove wanders around the guitar like a thief in the…
URL: http://www.michaelrainwood.com/about1.php The gentle picking of an acoustic guitar is accompanied by a gilded rising melody in the background as we enter “I’ll Never Be Alone Again,” the new single from gospel singer/songwriter Michael Rainwood’s album Unknown Author. Like strands of light streaming through a window in the morning, the harmonies awaken and become vibrant and…
Blair B. is the sole creator of Luxury Eviction and “Altered Cinder” is her latest creation off of the new album titled ‘Master of None’. This record is due out January 2019 and so I am happy to give you a taste of what’s to come with the featured single. “Altered Cinder” has many layers…
Courageous. Controversial. Witty. Brutally honest. The present and future of hip-hop in New York City. Troy Ave has been called all of these things. But there’s one thing that nobody ever disputes about him: he’s his own man. The Brooklyn-born rapper has called the shots in his heralded career, and stayed true to his vision…
TESTAROSSA Release Official Music Video for “MOTHER LOVER” Charlotte, NC Hard Rock Band TESTAROSSA has released the official music video for “Mother Lover,” off of their upcoming, debut LP, Don’t Be Late For the Party. directed/produced by Steven Billings and Joe Potts, “Mother Lover” features guest vocals by Danny Worsnop (ASKING ALEXANDRA). The Audiodacity Releases…
Do you believe in the Vodou spirits? Let Malou Beauvoir’s ecstatic video for “Rasenbleman” do its work on you, and by the time you’re done watching, you just might. The Haitian-American artist may just be in touch with some supernatural forces. Then again, she’s such a sensational musical talent that she might not need to…
The original four guys with Ohio roots/connections are back on the road with their 2018 Christmas tour. Jeff Timmons, Justin Jeffre, and Nick and Drew Lachey accompanied by only a keyboard, drums, and guitar hit the stage in Cleveland. Their successful first Christmas album This Christmas, was followed up by last years Christmas tour and…
Match fit, dazzling flows in Nick Brewer’s ‘Ronaldo’ out today! Nick Brewer has been on somewhat of a journey over the last few years. From a top 20 hit with ‘Talk To Me’ on Island Records, to seemingly disappearing. But Nick has been slowly but surely building back up over the past 18 months, regularly…
#MusicVideo Television – Bongo Boy Rock n Roll TV Show Episode 12 Season 7 “Vibes Of Light”. Music Video Television broadcast on 66+ Terrestrial TV Channels in the USA. Starting this coming week for 2 weeks heavy rotation 165+ rotation per week reaching 17 million households in the USA alone. Frank Trousdell delves into a…
Addis Pablo is a melodica player and composer from Jamaica. The son of the legendary Augustus Pablo, Addis and his sister Isis carry on their father’s musical heritage being in charge of their Fathers Estate, creating events such as the Augustus Pablo Tribute in Jamaica and contemporary art exhibits by Isis in Japan. https://www.addispablo.com/ Addis…
Anderson .Paak’s releases visuals for “Tints” off his just released 14 track LP Oxnard. In the Colin Tilley-directed visual, you’ll find Anderson taking on different roles as he shifts into different characters with the assist from Kendrick Lamar. http://www.andersonpaak.com/ At the beginning of this month, multi-talented rapper, drummer, producer, and bandleader Anderson .Paak shared a…
What makes Sarah Brightman the world’s most famous soprano? Some might say it’s the sheer majesty of her singing voice – and we certainly wouldn’t argue with that. But we believe her versatility has something to do with her massive success, too. Light opera, story-songs written for theatrical productions, throwback disco, contemporary pop, experimental music:…
If you’ve had any exposure to independent music in the Twin Cities over the past ten years, you know the Melismatics. They’ve long been one of the most exciting groups in a storied underground scene – a pop-rock outfit with irresistible songs, a quirky sense of humor, and impressive onstage (and on-camera) charisma. It’s the…
Music Submission: AceQuared – ‘Be Someone’ ‘Be Someone is an ode to home, for me home is where the heart is! It has a nice chill beat with motivating lyrics to go with it. Be Someone was released last week and has already been added to multiple radio stations, playlists and blogs across North America.’…
Folk focused, with a contemporary indie rock core inspired by the sounds of the 60s and 70s, singer/songwriter Ryan Chernin presents a collection of songs from his debut album, “You Know Who You Are.” In his current run of intimate, stripped down live sets, enjoy some good old fashioned storytelling infused with the tonal stylings…
DJ turned rapper Adjnamedroach delivers agressive passion in new visuals for “No Choice” off his latest album Don’t Come For Me. Check out the official music video for “No Choice” on YouTube below: Adjnamedroach, pronounced “A DJ Named Roach”, all one word, very creatively. Starting out as a DJ in Miami Adjnamedroach built his…
PROBLEM CAPTURES “WILD NIGHTS” AT THE TAKEOVER – LA’S MOST AUDACIOUS CAR-SPINNING SIDESHOW Earlier this month, Problem announced that S2 will be dropping soon with the cover art and gave us the first official single and visual “F*ck Me Too” off the project, tapping in with Casanova, 1 Take Jay and Saviii 3rd. The opening…
Amo Amo’s music radiates an inner light. Their glow caught the ears of Jim James (My Morning Jacket) who fell in love with their sound and produced their debut album. “Closer to You” is one of the first singles from the forthcoming album; it has already racked up over 400,000 streams on Spotify and has…
So we are here today on Black Friday although I should be getting trampled in the nearest Target or Walmart right now. I think I will pass and instead enjoy some music from Chad Rico. A Belizean American, Chad’s legend began at birth when he was born in South Central Los Angeles, in the same…
Silverbacks share new Girl Band-produced single ‘Just In The Band’ | “infectious and breakneck” – Stereogum Irish art punks Silverbacks delve into themes of false idolatry and deeper connection in their latest track ‘Just In The Band’ out Friday November 23rd on PK Miami. Codex Digital – “AllSystems” Introducing AMA New Hajk track for Skope?…
The Hots, formed in Sydney Australia by front woman Foxie Kelly and guitarist Ronnie Simmons are an electrifying combination of Foxie Kelly’s fiery vocal presence and Ronnie’s aggressive guitar playing. The pair know it’s a long way to the top and their lead single Before You is the spark ready to ignite the fire of…
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a year since we’ve gotten new music from Kameron Corvet after he dropped his stellar Early Riser EP last December, but he’s been a very busy man. Now performing as Kam Corvet, the multi-talented artist composed and co-wrote the international hit “Don’t Make Me Wait” for superstars…
With the release of his debut EP ‘Dreamland I’, Dance Pop singer/songwriter Billy Winn offers “If You Really Cared”- a heart wrenching dance ballad about the last stand against a neglectful lover. The music video amplifies this tale-demonstrating the highs, lows, and heartbreaking eventual end of a tumultuous relationship. https://www.billywinn.com/home Filmed in the H Street…
NIGHT FLIGHT examine addiction on soaring new indie-folk rock single ‘Medicine’ London based indie-folk rock band Night Flight today release a new single, lifted from their upcoming self-titled debut album Night Flight – set for release December 7th via CRC Records (Mt. Wolf, Roo Panes, Whyte Horses). Alexandra Stréliski collaborates with illustrator Élisabeth Gravel Alexandra…
R&B, soul, pop artist TC or Tiyon Christian, has gotten into the holiday spirit with releasing what else, a holiday track titled “Mine” this coming Thanksgiving holiday, to get all into the spirit of all holidays! Tiyon Christian goes into discussion about this holiday single, and just what else he has done for the rest of…
Self-described “Afro-tina” Reiana Fernandez – known to the world as Simply Rayne – didn’t come out of the womb singing. This 20-year-old’s journey to success has been steeped in hard work and self-possession. She was raised on classics like Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Al Green, Diana Ross and Etta James, and on her…
The definition of node is “a point at which pathways intersect, creating a central connecting point.” NODe (“Not Ordinary, Dead”) is an Italian powerhouse of a band that transcends genres, time, and influences to place them at the epicenter of creative expression. Although the process might be messy, the chaos fuels their revolution with their…
Quavo shares new video for “How Bout That?” Ari B Releases Vibey New Christmas Single, “Under the Mistletoe” R&B pop artist Ari B releases her upbeat and danceworthy new Christmas single, “Under the Mistletoe,” via CelebSecrets HERE. An animated yet bittersweet track about missing someone during the Christmas season, “Under The Mistletoe” is Ari’s first…
URL: https://www.projectgrandslam.com/ The single “Tree Of Life (Dedicated To The Victims)” by Project Grand Slam, aka PGS, is a plea for peace, sanity and gun control in the wake of the recent mass shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburg on Oct. 27, 2018 and California mass shooting. The song was written by…
URL: https://www.relianttom.com/ Reliant Tom is to music what New York is to humanity’s pulse: power, snyth, rock and roll and constructed mayhem. Bad Orange, the nine-track juggernaut of sound, is an alternative rock-pop mastery. In other words, make sure Reliant Tom is on your musical radar. At times you will feel your listening to something…
URL: http://wyldermusic.com/ With a confident, contagious strut, Wylder come marching out of the silence and into our hearts in their all new single “Ready to Break,” which was composed by frontman Will McCarry and features all four of the band’s players in top form. An acoustic guitar swings hard and lays out the pace of…
Simon & Garfunkel were one of the most vocally-sound duos of all time and one of my all-time favorites with “Scarborough Fair” being a timeless masterpiece and literally music to my ears. And so, seeing that Belle Of The Fall tackled this gem of a song peaks my interests for sure, but also has me…
Dancing With My Heart by Raz Simone Raz Simone releases Dancing With My Heart, the first track off his upcoming album, Still Love. Dancing With My Heart is an evolution of Raz’s natural vocal range, rising an octave above his past catalogue. Raz opens up about personal relationships in this melodic and emotionally raw ballad.…
The unique Latin title of The Chordaes’ critically acclaimed 2017 E P In Itinere – translating literally to “during the journey” – perfectly reflected the sense of musical and emotional searching at the heart of the project. While still exploring that musical sweet spot where alternative indie and soulful contemporary soft rock merge, the NYC…
Chris Crofton – “Love Letter” “I love his work, and he’s my good friend so I just did what he told me to do,’ says Crofton in another email. ‘However, when I found out he wanted me to DANCE, I was surprised and terrified — I don’t dance often (especially now that I don’t drink!),…
“I Am House”, celebrates its powerful unveiling and release on November 30th via TRAX Records, by globally renown artist Screamin’ Rachael dubbed “Queen of House Music” by Billboard Magazine. Like a raging Tsunami, Rachael remains supreme in the House style genre and creates an insanely explosive presence wherever she goes. Screamin’ Rachael is indeed “House.”…
Joshua Israel is a preacher and award-winning singer-songwriter – not to mention, he’s a proud businessman and most importantly, a devoted husband and proud father of seven beautiful children. He grew up surrounded by music in the church with a father who was also musically inclined, and started singing in the choir and playing drums…
East Coast hip-hop just gained a new crew. FR EAZZY, also known as Far Rock Eazzy, is a rap artist from Rockaway, Queens. Hailing as the king of New York, he uses his slick verses and high energy choruses to take the crown. His crew calls themselves RoRo Life, which means “Real Only Recognize Real…
