John Lennon Songwriting Contest Celebrates 25th Anniversary
03 February, 2021
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest was launched twenty-five years ago, fifteen years after the untimely death of music icon John Lennon. The venture was blessed by Yoko Ono Lennon who has been a hands-on participant in its growth and that of its offshoot, the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus one year later which began its annua...
| Jazz Musician Fiona Ross Launches Female-Empowering Women In Jazz Media Organization
03 February, 2021
Named among the 100 Alternative Power Music List for 2020, multi-award winning jazz musician, editor-in-chief and journalist Fiona Ross is inviting people to help support her brand-new, female-empowering organization: Women in Jazz Media
The rapidly-growing digital network is described as a place to explore, discuss and col...
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Puma Blue Shares New Single 'Already Falling'
03 February, 2021
Puma Blue today shares his new single 'Already Falling' ahead of the release of his long awaited debut album 'In Praise of Shadows' on Friday 5th February. The album will also be showcased as the 6Music Album of the Day on Thursday before being celebrated fully a week later with "A Late Night Special", a one-off concert film due...
| Greg Hoy Pokes Fun At Mass Culture In New Music Video "Cacophony" On XS Noize
03 February, 2021
Here it is: the thumping heart of Cacophony, the newest album from the irrepressible power pop singer-songwriter Greg Hoy. It's the title track, the mission statement, the punchy summary of Hoy's main idea - and although he's always quick-witted and articulate, it's fair to say that he's never delivered his vision in a manner fi...
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Hitmakers David Pomeranz & Jim Brickman Team Up For Virtual Concerts
03 February, 2021
An Evening with Pomeranz & Brickman will be the virtual musical experience of the season. Described by Billboard Magazine as "...one of our finer voices", David Pomeranz's recording and songwriting projects have earned him a total of 22 platinum and 18 gold albums - selling over 40 million records internationally. He has achieve...
| Indii G. Shares New Track 'Drifting'
03 February, 2021
Multi-talented, lo-fi hip-hop rapper, Indii G shares his new single "Drifting." The vibey lo-fi hip-hop track featuring minimalist guitars and soulful melodies demonstrates Indii's keen ability for producing bedroom indie-pop hits.
"This song is a product of me sitting around feeling nostalgic about my childhood. Growing up...
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The American Negro Project Celebrates Black History Month With Album, Podcast & Short Film
03 February, 2021
Today, Adrian Younge has announced his most ambitious and deeply personal project to-date. The American Negro is a multimedia project release in conjunction with Black History Month, and sees the Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer share an unapologetic critique detailing the systemic and malevolent ps...
| Markowski's Mortally Wounded Out Now
03 February, 2021
February promises an abundance of traditional saccharine fare as it moves toward Valentine's Day, but that doesn't mean heartache doesn't loom as well. Mortally Wounded, a new song cycle inspired by the poetry of Federico García Lorca, had its official release on February 1st; with music for tenor & piano by composer Michael Ma...
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Little Hurt Releases 1st EP 'Every Second'
03 February, 2021
Following up on his breakout 2020, Little Hurt (aka Colin Dieden, formerly of The Mowglis) has used his time during the long Covid quarantine to full effect. The resulting recordings are now available on his just released first EP "Every Second". The new focus track from the release is a deeply personal song "Messed Up".
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| Vissia Releases New Single 'On My Mind'
03 February, 2021
Encompassing the sweaty momentum of the dancefloors which we all miss so much, VISSIA's latest single is an ode to the simplicity of being in the moment with someone you love and appreciate - mind, body and soul. Tapping into the neo-disco beats of the 80s revival, VISSIA's 'On My Mind' is reminiscent of the 2020 favourite JESSI...
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Suicide Queen Premiere New Song 'Swan'
03 February, 2021
One of 2021's most provocative emerging artists Suicide Queen releases the brand-new song "Swan" today via Outburn magazine. Suicide Queen is an uncompromising trio from Oakland "carrying on the industrial torch with sounds resonating from the likes of Ministry and Skinny Puppy," says Dark Beauty Magazine. Featuring Kay Dolores ...
| Big Sky Music Group Announces Launch
03 February, 2021
BIG SKY MUSIC GROUP, a record label, management and entertainment company concentrating on artist development, innovative strategy, brand partnerships, mentorship and artist authenticity, has officially announced its launch with flagship artist, dynamic singer-songwriter, STEPHANIE QUAYLE. Carli [McLaughlin] Kane will serve as h...
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glimmers Announce New EP 'Worlds Apart'
03 February, 2021
Atlanta-based rock band glimmers has announced their new EP Worlds Apart, due out April 23, 2021 via Common Ground Collective. Along with the EP, glimmers will be sharing a series of cinematic videos that follow a couple through the highs and lows of a relationship. Fans can check out the first video installment today with the r...
| Thad Cockrell's 'Swingin'' Hits No1 On iTunes
03 February, 2021
Nashville's Thad Cockrell had the biggest week of his two decade career last week following his viral appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and TODAY. Cockrell performed his single "Swingin'" on The Tonight Show with the Roots at the special request of Fallon, who fell in love with the song after Shazaming it at ...
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Longstocking Debut Previously Unreleased 'Child Star'
03 February, 2021
Originally released on CD by Olympia's Chainsaw Records, queercore/riot grrrl legends Longstocking's debut Once Upon a Time Called Now LP will be available digitally and on vinyl for the first time this Friday via Jealous Butcher Records. The early era of Longstocking is also chronicled on new digital compilation Singles and Dem...
| Maggie Rose Announces Valentine's Day Livestream Concert
03 February, 2021
Nashville-based rock and soul singer-songwriter Maggie Rose is excited to announce a special Valentine's Day live concert and livestream at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. The concert, featuring a full band, will open with a live taping of Rose's new podcast, Salute the Songbird presented by Osiris Media, with special guest, sing...
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Bully Covers PJ Harvey's 'Dry' For Sound of Savings (SoS)
03 February, 2021
Today Sounds of Saving (SoS) release a new installment of their "Song that Found Me At The Right Time" series. In partnership with the American Association of Suicidology, they share a Q&A with Alicia Bognanno (who records under the name Bully) as well as her take on PJ Harvey's "Dry."
Bully shares: "A lot of musicians, like m...
| Ben Howard Shares Second Track From Forthcoming New Album Out March 26, 2021
02 February, 2021
Ben Howard shares a second track, "Crowhurst's Meme", from his forthcoming new album, Collections From The Whiteout. It is released on March 26 through Island Records/Universal Music, following his first returning single, "What A Day."
Ben: "This song was firstly inspired by a wonky synth guitar part that I had which had a ...
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Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry To Be Released In Theaters By Neon And Premiere Globally On Apple TV+ February 26
02 February, 2021
Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry tells the true coming-of-age story of the singer-songwriter and her rise to global superstardom. From award-winning filmmaker R.J. Cutler, the documentary offers a deeply intimate look at this extraordinary teenager's journey, at just seventeen years old, navigating life on the road, on...
| Nick Jonas And DexCom Unveil First-Ever Super Bowl Commercial, Calling For Better Care For People With Diabetes
02 February, 2021
DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM), the global leader in continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, debuted today its first-ever Super Bowl commercial, starring multi-platinum recording artist, actor and philanthropist Nick Jonas, who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13. The ad, which will run during Super B...
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