Category: FEATURES

Feature stories and artist interviews

LAURYN PEACOCK “ALL MY MIND” SINGLE

Lauryn Peacock releases the indie folk single “All My Mind” off her new album Euphonia. The album, produced by Peacock, incorporates orchestral arrangements by Joshua Stamper and is mixed by Daniel Smith (Sufjan Stevens). The new single balances wondrous piano and violin melodies accompanied by graceful orchestration, sonic experimentation, and unrepentantly joyful choruses. “All My…

JAY STORM NEW VIDEO “GET WIT’ CHA”

At its core, the Jaystorm Project is a fusion of genres, heavy on the hip-hop and funk with traces of soul, R&B and rock. It’s some pretty irresistible music that will get you moving, just as showcased in the Jaystorm Project’s video for “Get Wit’ Cha.” This video is simplicity at its best. There are…

SHEL VIDEO “YOU COULD BE MY BABY”

Named using their first initials – Sarah (violin, guitar, bass), Hannah (piano, keyboard, concertina, accordion), Eva (mandolin, guitar) and Liza (drums, djembe, beatbox) – SHEL are a Nashville based all-sister quartet who will release their debut UK single at the end of July. Produced by Eurythmics co-founder and latter-day writer and producer to the stars…

LIZ VIDEO FOR “WHEN I RULE THE WORLD” ON VEVO

Generation Y2K it-girl LIZ has just unleashed the massive new video for her dance-pop anthem, “When I Rule The World”, directed by Justin Francis (Gwen Stefani, Eminem, Demi Lovato, Kimbra). Equal parts girl-next-door and future-fashion darling, LIZ creates a hyper pop, candy-colored kaleidoscope world of baubles, bubbles, balloons, stuffed animals and a crew of mini-me…

KADAVAR VIDEO “THE OLD MAN”

Towering psych-metal trio KADAVAR will release its new album, Berlin, on August 21 via Nuclear Blast Records. The record is the band’s third, following its 2012 debut, Kadavar, which was hailed as “perfectly styled 70s psych-metal from a Berlin trio that cheated on Led Zeppelin with Pentagram” by SPIN and 2013’s Abra Kadavar, which Popmatters…

TRAE THA TRUTH X BOOSIE X FUTURE

Trae Tha Truth follows the release of his 7th solo album, Tha Truth, with WorldStarHipHop-premiered visuals from the star-studded project for “Tricken Every Car I Get.” The single, which features Future and Boosie, is brought to life with appearances from all three artists in the Phillyflyboy-directed video as they perform the track surrounded by their…

HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHEN SHOPPING ONLINE

Online shopping is the in-thing nowadays. People from all corners of the world are able to shop for just about anything they want. If you want to buy a pair of shoes in Milan, you do not have to travel all the way there to do so. With a decent internet connection and an internet-enabled…

BIG SCARY RELEASES NEW TRACK “ORGANISM”

Today, acclaimed Australian duo Big Scary returns to their creative, musical sanctum and releases new song “Organism.” The grooving, rhythm-driven track is the first new music fans will have the to chance to hear since the U.S. release of their Australian Music Prize-winning full-length, Not Art, in January 2014 on Barsuk Records. The pair have…

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT CLOUD BACKUP

Cloud backup is what you need when you want to back up your data to a cloud based server. Instead of saving your data physically by use of a hard drive, it enables you to store your data and your computer files using storage provider services on the internet. It also offers you with access…

JO TAY SINGLE “SAY GOODBYE”

‘Say Goodbye’ is the featured single by Jo Tay and the meaning behind this song is the process of when you recently broke up with someone and you’re trying to move on but you have mixed feelings. Mixed feelings in that you know you deserve better but also at the same time, you miss the…

THE CHURCH NEW VIDEO “LAUREL CANYON”

The Church will be coming to North America for a 27-date tour beginning on August 7th in Toronto, ON and wrapping in Los Angeles, CA at The Roxy on September 10th. The band will co-headline with The Psychedelic Furs for 20 dates, along with seven headline shows on their own. The Church are touring in…

ANIMAL OMEN “SUSAN”

Blurring the lines between genres, the Feral Moans EP combines elements of blues, surf, and psychedelic rock with dynamic arrangements. A dualistic approach to songwriting means that darkness is equally as important as light, and the songs range in theme from the pang of relationships to the current decay of of freedom. Animal Omen’s soulful…

5 TIPS TO COMPLETE YOUR NEXT MUSIC PROJECT

Music is a central part of many people’s lives. It can be in the form of listening to music, appreciating music, or playing music. It can be in the form of using music to make our creative professional or amateur projects really stand out in a crowded field. And now you’ve got your idea in…

FANTINE X WYCLEF “WHAT A DAY”

Born to a Russian father and Dominican mother, Fantine is an emerging multitalented singer-songwriter, fluent in English, Spanish, Russian and French. Fantine made her musical debut in 2010, when she came onto the Australian scene by lending her vocals to Space Invada’s soulful jazz-inspired single “Super Sweet”. In 2011, Fantine announced “Rubberoom” as her first…

WE CHIEF RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FRESH LEMONADE”

From the depths of the concrete jungle known as Brooklyn emerges WE CHIEF – A new music and multimedia project launched in 2014 by Geoffrey Rand. Sonically, WE CHIEF blends “EDM” style dance music with beats from around the world and is influenced heavily by reggae/dancehall. This eclectic combination has lead WE CHIEF and its…

KENNY FAME NEW VIDEO “ALL ACROSS THE NATION”

Kenny Fame is an American rock and soul singer out of Harlem in the old school tradition but with a modern day flair. He is originally from NYC but he is currently based in the UK. Fame is best known for being a songwriter & for having twelve songs attain ‘Top 10’ status on the…

RICKY VAUGHN RELEASES FREE TRACK “SUMMER LOVE”

Featuring Jamaican dancehall/R&B singer and frequent collaborator Daron Vande, free track “Summer Love” finds moombahton pioneer Ricky Vaughn moving in a very soulful, beautiful direction, in contrast to the many bass-heavy bangers he has released in the past. He says, “If I had to pinpoint the moment I fell in love with moombahton, I would…

LYNNE TAYLOR DONOVAN “TURN TO STONE” VIDEO

“I’m just fiercely independent and I like the way we’ve approached things in the past. Pacific Records and myself have control on the artistic direction of the material and we’ve built great relationships with players who work with us, programmers who have been loyal, and audiences who support us,” says Donovan who continues to call…

DAYA “HIDE AWAY” LYRIC VIDEO

Pop music’s newest voice and rising star, Daya [pronunciation “dey-uh”] is lighting up Top 40, Hot AC and satellite radio airwaves across the country with her triumphant hit and debut single “Hide Away.” The song is in rotation at Sirius XM HITS 1 and Radio Disney,and fans are actively discovering “Hide Away” by Shaziming the…

HOW TO MAKE WISE INVESTMENTS IN COLLECTIBLE CARS

A great attribute about collectible cars is that they help you hold their value better than other vehicles. Now more than ever, the classic-car market and industry in general is back on yet another gear. This collectible marker has impressively managed to rebound from an extremely rough skid some few years ago to reach an…

DANIEL CORREA “DON’T STOP” VIDEO

When Daniel performs, people don’t just listen to his music, they inhale it. His lyrics speak to anyone who has ever struggled for a sense of truth. His songs, an innovative blend of alternative rock and pop, are a high-octane testimonial to the exhilaration, yearning, and angst that defines coming-of-age. While many young people daydream…

8 IDEAS TO ENHANCE RETAIL SALES USING STORE SIGNAGE

If you are looking for ways to increase the traffic into your retail store, improving or installing store signage, specifically door signage, can be an important part in attracting new customers and rejuvenating more interest in your store. Below are 8 tips to enhance your retail sales through store signage. 1. Refresh your main store…

GLEN NEFF VIDEO “SNITCHES PERMEATING EVERY OBJECT”

World electronic music composer/performer Glen Neff,a Santa Fe-based composer, musician, artist, designer & builder whose style in all of his art forms is both organic and romantic. Born in New Jersey into a family of artists and musicians, Neff earned a BA degree from San Diego State University, and was raved about in the San…

HAVE A SAFE PREGNANCY WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES

Pregnancy is one of the most important events in one’s life. In case you have type 2 diabetes, you should take different steps that are important before conceiving. According to – http://www.onetouchdiabetes.co.in, the availability of regular sugar level check-ups and blood glucose level monitoring have made it possible for women with type 2 diabetes to…

ASHLINN GRAY “BATTLESHIPS” VIDEO

In a little over four months, Ashlinn Gray has gone from “the girl next door” to local superstar. At age 18, the young starlet has blossomed into a dedicated, hard-working and talent singer songwriter, who is not afraid to take the risk if it means reaching her dreams. Her debut single Battleships charted on various…

BRIELLE “ROCK THE CATWALK”

“Rock The Catwalk” is the next single from the forthcoming “Ready For War” a 15 song LP scheduled for a late 2015 release, which was co-written by BRIELLE with collaborators and producers Femdouble, Grammy award winning producer Ken Lewis (Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, Fun, Kanye West, Eminem), danish “multi-man” Kim Moeller (Max Martin’s go-to guitar…

HOT SINCE 82 “PLAY THE ROOM”

Hot Since 82 has released his latest on Saved Records. “Play The Room” is a hypnotic and heady workout that draws potency from its simplicity. Built around jacking drum machines and a throbbing, relentless wall of bass, the track grows into a powerfully addictive beast through a series of subtle steps. Slight gearshifts in tempo…

POINT POINT “SMILE ON MY FACE”

French production quartet Point Point has been growing their name as tastemakers through their acclaimed “Filet Mignon” compilations on SoundCloud. The four-piece crew of Aazar, LH4L, Nömak, and DVTGD are striving to bring out the best of the French underground and beyond. Their debut original EP, Contrastive Focus Reduplication, is coming via Skrillex’s OWSLA /…

TIM MUDDIMAN AND THE STRANGE “ROLLING STONES”

Tim Muddiman and The Strange releases their second single “Rolling Stones” after a global response from the debut track “Wildwood Stone.” Extensive worldwide radio play, international blogs and buzzing fans from the UK to Australia are sure to be hyped by this new track from where its predecessor left off. ‘The Strange’ aka ‘Tim Muddiman…

ZOLA BLOOD NEW SINGLE “PLAY OUT”

Hackney four-piece Zola Blood have announced new single “Play Out” as the follow up to their highly celebrated 2014 debut EP “Meridian.” Fresh from supporting Boxed In on their UK tour, the band have returned with the first of a two track EP. “Play Out” chronicles a late night meeting over a wave of tumbling…

MERRY ELLEN KIRK “LOVERS & LIARS”

Pop music is malleable; it is fluid and carries with it a sense of emotional elasticity. Through our collected experiences, we connect with music on a primal level, with perceptions and associations both tangible and dream-like. While most musicians opt for a superficial understanding of these musical correlations, there are those who realize these innate…

BRING ME THE HORIZON SHARES BRAND NEW TRACK “HAPPY SONG”

Just yesterday, Columbia Records’ UK-based metal band Bring Me The Horizon unveiled their brand new track “Happy Song.” First premiered on BBC’s Radio 1, listen to “Happy Song” at Vevo: http://vevo.ly/pLWf85. “Happy Song,” which is currently #1 on iTunes’ Rock chart, is available everywhere now, including iTunes and Spotify. Bring Me The Horizon’s previous full-length…

TRANSFORMING HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY RECORDKEEPING

Meaningful Use is a set of standards that is established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the incentive programs for hospital and other healthcare providers that adopt and employ EHR technology in a way that is meaningful and consistent with the aim of the standards. Reimbursements to eligible hospitals…

XAVIER TOSCANO NEW VIDEO “APOLOGIES WASTED”

Xavier Toscano believes that pop music is the soundtrack to our lives. It etches powerful memories in our minds. When you hear a song from your past, it immediately takes you back. Faded, sepia-toned memories rush in with a colorful pop. When you hear a great pop song on that road trip or at that…

KELLY LEE OWENS VIDEO “UNCERTAIN”

Kelly Lee Owens shares the new video for her single ‘Uncertain’; a Twin Peak’s inspired trip that teleports us into Owen’s dreamy world, reflecting through silver the moods that self-doubt can conjure. In the video (directed by Robert Sommerlad) Kelly is singing to herself whilst a mirror-image of her thoughts is refracted. “Flashes of red…

JAYE BARTELL SINGLE “LILLY”

Sinderlyn is pleased to announce their latest signing, Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, Jaye Bartell. To introduce him worldwide, we’re making his latest album, Loyalty, available on all formats for the first time. We’re also looking forward to a new LP in early 2016. Born in Massachusetts, Jaye Bartell moved to Asheville, NC, in the early 2000s where…

4 TIPS TO FINANCE A REAL ESTATE PROJECT IN ELMORE

Real estate property investment is one type of investment that has existed for centuries and centuries. The need for man to own prime land is an insatiable need, and as long as the price is right and buyers are around, the business will go on forever. This is exactly the case in Vermont. If you…

BRENNA SWANGER VIDEO “FORGED FROM FRE”

New York native and Nashville Pop Recording Artist – Brenna Swanger in association with Arrow Entertainment, have just released to Hot AC/Pop and College radio formats ‘Forged From Fire’. In a planned promotion schedule, this new single was made available on all major digital retailers along with the music video on Youtube/VEVO in late April…

PSYCH-ROCK’S EMPIRE MACHINES SHARE NEW SINGLE

Austin, TX-based indie psych-rock outfit Empire Machines are pleased to share “Wanted Way,” the latest single from their upcoming Animal Skin EP. Available July 21, 2015, the three-song record features what The Deli Magazine describes as “The Beatles doing Bloc Party.” “Wanted Way is a sexy riff heavy and track featuring slapback delayed vocals, about…