2023 has been an exceptionally big year for the pop scene outside of the mainstream. After dropping a string of successful singles and remixes to kick off what has started to feel like a very important year for the culture, Mela Bee’s rivals have been making a lot of noise, but with her new spring
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Alt.Pop artist Little Hurt (Colin Dieden, former lead singer of The Mowglis) has released his new album Lovely Hours, out now on Century Family. Today, he is sharing the high energy, bursting with color video for “I Can Do Better Than You”. The zesty & spirited clip features Dieden and his band cutting loose, jumping around, having fun, and letting themselves be
Everett De Morier is a man you’ll soon realize it’s a privilege to meet. Everett De Morier, The Six Percent, and Being Part of a Select Few Everett De Morier is a man you’ll soon realize it’s a privilege to meet. Sure, he’s the bonafide author of four books, eight produced stage plays, an expose
“Truth Be Told”, a recently unveiled album by jazz singer Angie Wells “tells the truth.” It is easy to believe her. The album is compelling and captivating. Her velveteen voice is honest and vibrant. The album talks about relevant topics including the mounting problem of homelessness and the brutal killing of George Floyd which I
(Queens, New York) based rock outfit King Falcon have released their new song ‘Cadillac’ on Mascot Records. Melding indie-rock adventurousness with Classic Rock swagger, King Falcon’s ultra-catchy songwriting recalls artists like Black Keys, Cage The Elephant, Tame Impala, The Killers, Royal Blood, and Beck. ‘Cadillac’ was produced by Marshall Altman (Citizen Cope, Matt Nathanson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd,
Pop music is getting harder for critics to pigeonhole these days, and while the genre still holds some water to those who simply want something melodic to dance or just relate to, indie artists like Bruce Sudano are redefining what the style can, and should, sound like in this new age. Sudano’s new single, “Make
If I had to summarize John Catsimatidis’s new book, How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire, it would be two words Catsimatidis uses in a key passage. Simply put, and paraphrasing slightly, Step in. Stepping in is what sticks in my memory, not the actual education-based strategy and methodology Catsimatidis
American Storyteller is Tommy Howell’s debut album and a bit of a revelation. It’s the first sustained musical work from the actor known as C. Thomas Howell and there’s nothing about the release that reeks of vanity project or a lark. Howell has obvious songwriting chops and he’s recruited a first class cadre of musicians to
Miles Schon and Michael Shapiro, the brain children of Many Miles Away, have released their first single of their up-and-coming album, entitled “Can You Feel It” via Tribeca Records (a SohoJohnny Enterprise). Music genius is rooted in the heart, but receives its impressions through the ear. Like nature sketched in the raw, these artists are
Emerging from out of the sonic shadows like a beastly force to be reckoned with, “Bambara’s Symmetries” welcomes us into the warm embrace of Louis Siciliano’s hybrid-filled Ancient Cosmic Truth like no other song here could have. The first in a tracklist of only four unique and original compositions, “Bambara’s Symmetries” sets things off on a swinging
With influences that range from Nine Inch Nails to Dolly Parton, and a touch of Lana Del Rey thrown in for good measure – genre bending Outlaw Pop artist DEVORA has released a new EP “God Is Dead” via Tiger Tone Records / [PIAS]. The EP contains four songs, with previously unreleased track “Bonesaw” leading the way. DEVORA says of the ominously
Missouri power trio Dark Below are continuing their Breakout year with new single ‘Hate Being Human’. The song was produced by Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul, Fear Factory) and Jason Schrick for JPS Productions at East Iris Studios in Nashville. Noted music manager Jeff Hanson (Creed, Alter Bridge, Paramore, Sevendust) has joined the team to help
The Century Family Records. Alt.Pop artist Little Hurt is heading out on a co-headlining tour with Hembree to support his new single ‘Buttercup’ . The song is a compact, clever nugget of pristine pop-rock perfection that features longtime friend The Ready Set on guest vocals. ‘Buttercup’ offers a frank confession of romantic uncertainty and insecurity — set to a funky backbeat, pulsing
Of Limbo/Big Panda Records. Long Beach, CA Rockers Of Limbo have released a raucous & fun new track and video, ‘Let’s Go’. Known for high energy, on the brink of out-of-control live shows, they create an electric atmosphere that is infectious – making it impossible not to have a good time. The band is racing forward and ready to move to another level with their career. Of Limbo says “The song started with the riff and everything just fell into
If you know Everett De Morier, you know unpredictability. In a career that has spanned more than twenty-five years, Mr. De Morier has written everything from the Weekly World News’ My Wife Is Having the Reincarnation of Elvis to the Hollywood optioned Thirty-Three Cecils. He’s an essayist, an author, a humorist, a contributor, a thinker.
Good beats can mean the difference between making a great track and producing straight throwaway filler, and in the case of David Raybuck’s new LP The Prodigal, every pulsing element of the rhythm counts as much as any verses do. Take the song “Why I Sing” for example; in the staggered beat of the music (which is
Louis Siciliano’s piano and Mauro Salvatore’s drumming are enough to sustain any serious music fan’s interest when hearing MUMEx Duo. Their latest album release Heat the Silent is, in important ways, much more personal fare than anything the duo has yet recorded under this moniker. Siciliano seems practically driven during some points in this release, pushing his
Global Rock band Sick Puppies are collaborating with ESPN/ESPN+ to launch their new single ‘Ready Steady Go’, a cover of the Paul Oakenfold hit song. The music will be used in National Hockey League (NHL) on ESPN promos on all their platforms through the end of 2022. Watch the initial ESPN promo spot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjqWaQg9OMs The intense, driving
Howard Bloom along with the Howard Bloom Institute is on a marvelous quest to save western civilization. Howard stands with the boundary of the Gods, at least those within himself. Often compared to a modern-day Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud and Stephen Hawkins, Howard has spent most of his life being incredible and encouraging others to
Taking your career seriously comes standard in circles of the elite, but in the case of pianist Elizabeth Sombart, such a statement really isn’t doing her output justice, especially when analyzing her work in the new album Singing the Nocturnes. URL: https://www.elizabethsombart.com As Sombart explores Chopin’s Nocturnes, both in minor and major keys, she has
Route 3’s second album Losing Time so completely outstrips their admittedly fine debut that it’s almost like listening to a different band – except it isn’t. Jason Jordan, Doug Clifton, Roy Bond, and Gaylon Harper discovered an elusive element existed between them – chemistry – and the band’s self-titled debut now sounds, in retrospect, like
2022 has been a busy year so far for Alt.Pop artist Little Hurt (Colin Dieden, Ex-The Mowglis) with touring ramping up again. He continues to explore the edges of Alt. Pop & Alternative Rock with new single “Cooler If U Did”, due to be released on Friday, 9/16. The song features a tight groove and a soaring atmospheric chorus
Milanis Clark doesn’t let anything stop her, much less her age. The eleven year is taking on acting challenges that many of her peers would have no hope of handling as she adds an impending role in the musical Ella – An American Miracle to her growing list of credits and artistic achievements. The new musical written
Modern country has seen its fair share of experimental outliers in recent years, and the strength of the genre has only increased as a result. By taking away the gatekeeping mentality a lot of country stars and fans seemed to share throughout the ‘90s and early ‘00s and allowing fresh, new voices a chance to
Dark Below is a hard-hitting heavy rock band that brings intense energy in their music and live performances while providing rhythmic songs that people can sing along to. Formed in Columbia, MO, the band signed with Nashville based JPS Productions in 2014. The current lineup has been together since 2016 and includes Josh Campbell (Guitar/Vocals), Josh Grove (Bass/Backing Vocals), and Quin
Known for her dynamic performances and infectious energy, divaDanielle started her career after catching a record that the infamous Darren Emerson threw into the crowd in 2003 (Grant Nelson’s “Free & Switch” for those who were wondering). After many years in the LA underground scene, she started releasing original tracks through InStereo Recordings. Her debut
Nick Phoenix has released a cinematic video for the song ‘Andromeda’ from his ‘Wide World’ album. The video was shot in Pasadena, CA on the historic campus of the California Institute of Technology and various locations in the Mohave Desert. Explaining about ‘Andromeda’, Phoenix says “The song is about an astronomer who dreams of visiting the Andromeda Galaxy and he designs
Austin, TX based Cody Jasper is a chameleon of Rock N’ Roll – releasing music that is themed around the way he lives and shared life experiences with his fans. His bold choices show a daring to mix in different genres along with straight ahead Rock N’ Roll, including Blues and Outlaw Country. With the release of new
Alex Wellkers is far from some flash-in-the-pan musician destined to serve up a few unremarkable releases before fading into obscurity. Youthful exuberance can fuel many artistic careers, at least early on, but Wellkers’ new album is now bas all the marks of a lifelong creative force. famous now includes nine original songs from the Swiss-born songwriter, vocalist,
I wasn’t a huge fan of The Brain Shapiro Band’s It’s Amazing after my first listen. I appreciated its skill, applauded its bravery, and definitely heard its strengths but, overall, I felt a yawning gap between my emotional expectations for a music release and what Shapiro and his bandmates are willing to deliver. URL: https://brianshapiroband.com/
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