Category: FEATURES

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How to Clean Out Your Music Store for a Move

Moving can be a stressful process, especially when you’re dealing with a business like a music store. A music store has its unique challenges when it comes to moving, with the vast collection of instruments and equipment to pack and unload. It can be overwhelming to think about how to clean out your music store…

Crazy World Unleashed: Eleyet McConnell’s Debut LP!

You’re about to embark on a fascinating adventure, exploring Eleyet McConnell’s latest LP, “Crazy World.” Prepare for twelve songs that echo the complexities of navigating our world today. Strap in for a sonic journey that leaps across genres and captures raw emotion in each note. Eleyet McConnell, a talented duo, hails from Ohio. As a…

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DPB – “Undefeated 3.0 (Radio Edit)” Review

DPB, also known as David Paul Brooks, has been steadily rising through the ranks of hip-hop as of late, making a name for himself with his unique blend of positive and uplifting songs. DPB’s latest rap single, “Undefeated 3.0,” is a triumphant anthem that resonates with the enduring strength of the human spirit. So, join…

YUNG WOLF Releases “PAPER PLANES”

Bustin’ straight out of Atlanta, GA, determined to the best to ever do it, Yung Wolf has been establishing his name in the game through quality cuts professionally since 2022. As he dropped his groundbreaking tracks onto the net like “Active,” and lead-singles like “Cryin Laughin” & “BOX TRUCK” from his self-titled record throughout 2023,…

Otis Infrastructure New Single ‘In A Room’

“In A Room” from Otis Infrastructure is a complex rock song, with nods to both post-punk and progressive rock. The act is a self-described “experimental rock group” that calls the New York City area home. It’s also a trio, which means every member is required to be – and is – a strong musician. The…

Introducing Space Cheetah

What happens when you take a dash of Chili Peppers & mix in a bit of Elliott Smith, then throw in equal parts country twang & hip hop??? You get Space Cheetah The indie band mixing up ALL the genres in just 1 pot… “The truth is no one knows why anyone would subject themselves…

Adrian Sutherland Releases Two New Singles

Adrian Sutherland, the formidable roots-rock virtuoso hailing from the remote landscapes of Canada’s Far North, is gearing up to unleash his musical opus, “Precious Diamonds,” and the preview comes in the form of two singles – the anthemic “Precious” and the uplifting “Diamonds.” As Sutherland stands on the cusp of a promising career trajectory, the…

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GXTP Releases “LUST & PURITY”

“LUST & PURITY” SONG LYRICS: You’re my kinda angel You make me a winner You’re my kinda devil Brings out my inner sinner You’re my stairway (stairway) That leads me to heaven You’re my highway to hell (highway to hell) Furiously driven Strap on your wings and fly me away Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh…

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GIO FRANKLIN Releases “DOLLAR”

“Gio Franklin is America’s next heartthrob, akin to Justin Bieber.” — Celebrity Teen Scene “Dollar without question is a Top 40 Smash.” — On Air with Brandon Jay Kansas City Artist Gio Franklin, just charted at number one on September 20, 2023 with his single “Dollar.” The song accomplished this significant milestone on the charts…

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Todd Apfel Presents ‘The Storyteller’

As the 2023 International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) 2023 Storyteller Award winner, I decided to write a song about a real life storyteller legend Bo Stottlemyer. Bo has been writing songs and telling stories for over 50 years. Ask any old timer in Nashville who writes the best storytelling songs and surely Bo’s name will…

NEW RECORD SHOP OPEN – CAMDEN TOWN

Raven Records is a new record shop, coffee shop and alcohol free bar in the heart of Camden Town, London. It is the world’s first heavy metal alcohol free bar. The shop is located c.100 metres from Camden Town station at 24 Camden Road, London NW1 9DP and is open Thursday to Monday 12pm to…

Top Tips On How To Hang Your Art By Romany Mark Bruce

If you are lucky enough to receive art as a gift or indeed have treated yourself, now may be the perfect time to consider some top tips on how best to hang your works to achieve the best results in your home. A room can be brought alive by art, whether these are large or…

Love Power the Band – Psychedelic Halo Review (out on December 21st!)

Ananda Xenia Shakti and Love Power the Band are back with a brand new single in the form of “Psychedelic Halo.” It’s a psychedelic musical odyssey, spanning 6 minutes of pure, unbridled spiritual energy. Love Power the Band has always had an interesting approach to their music, so we’re eager to find out more about…

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5 Ways to Celebrate an Album Release

As a musician, releasing an album can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. After all the hard work, it’s time to celebrate the fruits of your labor. While simply putting out your music can be cause for celebration, there are plenty of other ways to mark this momentous occasion. This blog post will explore five…

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WALLY BARTFAY and STEPHEN WRENCH Release “YOU’RE MY BEAUTIFUL”

Dr. Wally Bartfay is currently a professor and former Associate Dean for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. He is also affectionately known as the “Rock N’ Prof” by his students because he often plays original songs that he has written prior to the commence of lectures to…

‘Alone on Christmas Day’ by The High Plains Drifters

Gilt with a pristine studio varnish, the acoustic guitar that slides into focus on the back of a swinging beat in “Alone on Christmas Day,” the new single from pop syndicate The High Plains Drifters, is as soft as silk but riddled with a tense finish in the master mix that makes anyone listening to…

eM is ‘Out of the Darkness’

eM is an accomplished vocalist and producer based in Melbourne, Australia and her new EP is titled ‘Out of the Darkness’. I have worked with eM many times in the past and she always seems to pack a powerful punch into each project. This new release is no different as eM pours everything she has…

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THE CHRISTOPHER BROTHERS Release “THANK YOU SANTA”

Infectious originals like “The Girl Next Door” and “Somebody Just Like You” are caught in the nether-zone between rough garage-band glory and ultra-clean Top 40, channeling the Buzzcocks by way of Green Day and Lennon-McCartney via Blink 182.” – Daniel Weizman, LA Times The Christopher Brothers is an alternative pop/rock band from Los Angeles, CA.…

NATALIE CARR Releases “APPLE PIE”

There is an innovative, sultry, new-age Pop/R&B combo in the blazing North Carolina music scene, and she goes by Natalie Carr. Based in Charlotte, NC, by way of Stamford, Connecticut, Carr considers herself to be a crossover artist siting influence from R&B and Pop. Over the past year, Carr has released resonating hits such as…

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DJ Stan Johnson feat. Daryl Dixon New Single “Arlena”

A proper misnomer, the city of Plainfield, NJ is anything but plain. A quick look down its list of notable figures yields handfuls of easily recognizable athletes, artists, politicians, and musicians. So it’s no surprise to listeners that the inimitable talents of mix-master DJ Stan were able to blossom in its fertile grounds. From humble…

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Ryan Van Dordrecht New Album ‘Undone’ Release Date January 5th, 2024

Ryan Van Dordrecht explains his new album’s title as “the kind of thing that happens in your personal and creative lives when you stop trying to control everything.” He further elaborates, “I had to come to a new level of maturity to make this record.” Indeed, attempting to control everything and everyone is not only…

Rhett May Delivers ‘Rock and Roll Emotions Part One’

Rhett May hails from Melbourne, Australia but has deep roots to Culcutta, India where he was raised. One will hear the multi-cultural influences on the new EP titled ‘Rock and Roll Emotions Part One’ as Rhett May is the new International Man of Musical Mystery. His mystique lies within the music itself where there are…

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