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    Artist Spotlight: Fola

    For those who haven't heard of you, how would you describe your sound? My sound is R&B fused with various genres of music. My vocal style is r&b. My tone is my sound. Your new single...

    Songdoor 2014 International Songwriting Competition Ends 11/15

    SongDoor 2014 entries must be submitted online by 11:59pm CST, November 15. All entrants receive a free all-access trial to SongU.com, a free Broadjam membership and free song-editing software. “Our giveaway package is worth more...

    First Listen: Engine Three Seven – Angry Animals

    Since exploding onto the Australian music scene back in 2004, Engine Three Seven have spent over a decade carving a name for themselves through their notorious live shows and well-crafted prog-rock tunes. A favourite...

    First Listen: Kinnecom – Under Virtual Gravity

    Emerging out of Raleigh, NC, alternative hip hop artist Kinnecom grew up performing and writing his own music at a very young age. He has written/recorded multiple albums, toured nationally, and worked with artists...

    OrieL Gets Serious

    Reggae fusion artist ORieL plans to unveil the official music video for his latest single on October 21, 2014. Sources from inside the team have said "Oriel travelled all the way to his Jamaica...

    On The Road: Louder Than Life Festival, Louisville, KY

      Louisville’s Louder than Life festival kicked off its inaugural event on October 4 and 5 at Champions Park on the city's Ohio River waterfront. The weekend's heavy-hitting lineup included Judas Priest, Kid Rock, and...

    The Chris Duarte Group & ‘Lucky 13’

    Chris Duarte Group emerged on the scene out of Austin, Texas, in the early 90’s and gained notoriety after wowing a packed room of industry insiders at the South X Southwest convention. In the...

    Meet Britain’s Mozart, Shane Thomas

    ‘Mrs Matisee’ showcases Shane’s incredible talent and beautifully demonstrates the amazing capabilities of this young composer. The tack in undeniably stunning and transpires audiences into the fascinating world of Shane Thomas. Shane was inspired to...

    First Listen: The Inkhearts – Temper Temper

    The Inkhearts are due to release two tracks 'Temper Temper' and 'Uptight' by digital download on November 17th 2014. The Inkhearts formed in 2010 when the members, then young teenagers, were introduced to each other...

    Josh Healey: Lost & Found Again

    The lead track, Sometimes, starts the EP with a very relaxing and laid back feel, the acoustic guitar very subtle in the background with the vocals carrying the song. There is a hint of...

    First Look: ShezAr – What I See

    While What I See is only her debut single, East London's exceptionally talented soul vocalist ShezAr has already drawn praise from major players, including the likes of SBTV and MSN through to Pride Magazine...

    Indie Londoner Rebecca James Gives You 1000 Roses

    Rebecca James is a genuine home-grown musical talent… let's get that one out of the way. Having wowed the judges aged just 14 with her rendition of Christina Aguilera's You Lost Me at the UK...

    Indie Artist Jessie Lowes Debuts New Single

    One of Northumberland’s most talented emerging artists, acoustic singer-songwriter, Jessie Lowes is set to release her new single ‘Only One’ November 28th. Following the success of her last single ‘Stars’, Lowes popularity has soared...

    Indie EDM Bemet Releases EP

    The composers of electronic music known around the world as Bemet have released their self-titled EP, “Bemet.” The extended-play record contains five original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. It...

    First Listen: Perdition Winds – Temple Within

    Perdition Winds was established in 2009, hailing from south of Finland. Delivering raw, minimal and cold Black Metal with scorn! No fancy dresses,no professionalism, no futile gimmicks. Only pure Black Metal! The band´s debut, "s/t"...

    The Fuse Ready To Set A Spark On UK Tour

    Alex Lato is a man with metaphysical visions. As frontman for The Fuse, his lyrics for new single ‘Black Lion’ takes us on a trip to a biblical Heaven and Hell. A loose metaphor...

    Electro Meets Hip-Hop This Halloween

    NDangR Species and Roel Funcken have today announced plans to release their collaborative electro-meets-hip-hop EP ‘Night Terrors’ this Halloween, which can be streamed now over on SoundCloud. The 7-track EP will be digitally released...

    First Listen: Ummagma – Kiev (Original Mix)

    Formed in Moscow in 2003, Canadian Shauna McLarnon and Ukrainian Alexx Kretov have been consistently writing and recording music whilst living between Ukraine and Canada. Shauna’s delicate airy gossamer-like vocals hold glimmers of Cocteau...

    Songs For Justice

    PeaceTones is a nonprofit Initiative that works with musicians living in communities fractured by social conflict and economic inequality, empowering voices that aren't traditionally heard through education on legal rights, marketing and technology. PeaceTones...

    First Listen: Essick – Atriums

    Emerging from Brisbane’s fertile music scene, Essick’s eleven-track debut album is full of simple yet effective hooks, tight, complex drum patterns, synthesised electronic flourishes and intricate guitar lines. Musicians Ravi Das and Freddy MacDougall met...

    First Look: The Watanabes – Make Things Better

    Make Things Better was taken from The Watanabes' EP Draw What You Like, released in September 2014 on BabyBoom Records JP. Produced, engineered and mixed by David Naughton, it features a guest appearance from...

    Mitch Winehouse Swings Back to Music for His Second Album

    His 2011 debut 'Rush Of Love' was Mitch returning to his first love, the Winehouse musical DNA that fuelled daughter Amy and spoke elegantly of a deep love of jazz and swing classics. That sharp...

    Help Scott Helmer Bring Jobs Back to the U.S.

    Independent touring and recording artist Scott Helmer, who has opened for iconic acts such as Heart, Eddie Money, 3 Doors Down and Big Country, is spending an entire year traveling more than 25,000 miles...

    First Look: Chynna Chameleon – Got It Like That

    HTR Music Group and Jazzy Management recording artist “Chynna Chameleon” unleashes her R&B/Hip Hop Alter Ego, with the release of her official music video, "Got It Like That" featuring popular Hip Hop Artist, AV...

    Old Habits Die Hard For The Heavytrackerz

    It seems that The HeavyTrackerz have the Midas touch and artists are flocking to work with the production trio as everything they touch is turning to music gold! Responsible for the number 13 hit ‘German...