Tenor Saxophonist Javon Jackson Joins Forces With Nikki Giovanni On New Album
18 January, 2022
Why would one of poetry's most revered voices want to curate a jazz saxophonist's album of gospel hymns and spirituals? "These songs are so important," says Nikki Giovanni, one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 "Living Legends" and a Maya Angelou Lifetime Achievement Award winner for 2017. "They comforted people through times of slavery, an...
| Jessica Willis Fisher Announces New Single 'Fire Song'
18 January, 2022
Americana singer/songwriter Jessica Willis Fisher is reclaiming her voice with the release of her debut solo single, "Fire Song," which will be out next Friday, January 21st.
Jessica gave fans a tease of the new song on social media earlier this morning. Tapping into the most vulnerable moments of her life, Jessica begins a...
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Jane Bruce Releases New Single "Song About You"
18 January, 2022
Singer-songwriter Jane Bruce is starting the year on a quietly powerful note: "Song About You," out today, was written about an ex who kept showing up at her shows and concerts - either unwilling or uninterested in moving on from the relationship, even though she had long ago. The song is, by extension, also written for every ma...
| Mikalyn Shares New Single 'Ready To Love You'
18 January, 2022
Mikalyn has released a new single, "Ready to Love You." "Ready to Love You" was written about needing to backtrack on a relationship.
Echoing vocals, oscillating synths and a groove-laden bass provide the foundations for this shimmering, catchy tune, while Mikalyn's soulful vocal tone oozes with an honesty.
Mikalyn's asce...
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Techno Marching Band MEUTE Announces US Tour Tickets
18 January, 2022
Techno brass band MEUTE will take their mesmeric live show on the road across North America in the first quarter of 2022. Starting in Boston on March 23rd, they will head to Chicago, New York, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, San Diego, Las Vegas, Seattle, Portland, Denver and many more cities as well as making a sure to be special a...
| Renowned Guitarist Rick Holmstrom Drops 'Erlee Times' Form Upcoming Instrumental Album
18 January, 2022
Rick Holmstrom has stories. Thirty-three years of hurtling around the globe in metal tubes will do that. From his early days with blues and soul artists like William Clarke, Smokey Wilson, Johnny Dyer and Booker T. to his 15 year run with gospel/soul/civil rights legend Mavis Staples, the guitarist/bandleader has seen a lot. He'...
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Cultus Black Releases New Single 'Nevermine'
18 January, 2022
Masked Metal band, Cultus Black, released their most ambitious single "Nevermine" on all platforms! Cultus Black is a mysterious metal band featuring members of other well known acts in the national metal scene.
This particular outing was co-produced by James Paul Wisner and Sahaj Ticotin. James is a multiple time Gold reco...
| Flautist Nestor Torres Releases 'Thank You, Willie'
18 January, 2022
Standing on the shoulders of flute giants from worlds as diverse as Rampal & Galway in Classical Music; Richard Egues' Cuban Charanga style; rocker Ian Anderson's Jethro Tull; Herbie Mann and - most influential of all - Hubert Laws as pioneers of Jazz Flute, Latin Grammy® Award winning Nestor Torres' rhythmic and mellifluous fl...
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Halsey Shares 'You Should Be Sad' Performance Video
18 January, 2022
Halsey has released the performance video for "You Should Be Sad." The performance was recorded live in Los Angeles. The track is from Halsey's previous album, "Manic."
If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Current Albums chart - Halsey's third consecutive release to top the tally. Hailed as th...
| Kenny Wayne Pays Tribute To Memphis Slim & Willie Dixon With His New Album!
18 January, 2022
Canada's multi-award winning beacon of the blues Kenny 'Blues Boss" Wayne has prepared his Hall of Fame talents for takeoff with the announcement of his new album, Blues From Chicago to Paris: A Tribute to Memphis Slim and Willie Dixon - available March 4th via Stony Plain Records.
The 17-track album pays spirited homage to...
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Woodystock Blues Festival Brings Two Days Of Great Blues To The Colorado River
18 January, 2022
It's the Return of Woodystock Blues Festival, with performances by some of today's top blues acts and giving Festival-goers the option of booking overnight Hotel Stays at some of Laughlin's best Casino/Hotels, Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10.
All Ages Event. Doors Open 10AM each day, Music until 9:30pm each day. No I...
| Michelle Willis Releases New Music Video For Soulful Single 'Green Grey'
18 January, 2022
Singer, songwriter and keyboard player Michelle Willis' is to release her second album, Just One Voice on April 8 2022 via GroundUP Music. In celebration of the upcoming release the, first single "Green Grey" has been shared on YouTube. The album, produced with Fab Dupont (Andre 3000, Gregory Porter) features guest performances...
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Anglo-Canadian Alt Crew We The Crooked Deliver Killer Cover Track
18 January, 2022
Acclaimed Canadian alt-rockers WE THE CROOKED have detailed a stunning cover version of Stevie Wonder's Pastime Paradise, out now.
The roots of WE THE CROOKED were initially put down at the start of 2017 under the moniker, The Crooked. Much like the band's engrossing sound, the makeup of the group is also intriguing. Although ...
| Sabina Rosegold Releases "Flower Like A Tower" Music Video
18 January, 2022
Sabina Rosegold just released a new single called "Flower Like a Tower". This song symbolizes every person's will to reach their full potential. Sabina Rosegold hopes to bring a positive message through this song to empower others to also leave their toxic relationships so they can grow. Sabina Rosegold hopes "Flower like a Towe...
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Lil Duke Drops "Chances" Music Video
18 January, 2022
Lil Duke recently released the highly anticipated music video for the song "Chances" from his recent "Duke Hefner" project. The video was directed by Never Panic Films and the song was a stand out from the album.
Lil Duke is one of the original members of Young Stoner Life Records. Young Stoner Life Records is distributed b...
| Ben Lamar Gay Guests On BBC World Service's 'Music Life'
18 January, 2022
Ben LaMar Gay, whose new album, Open Arms to Open Us, was released on International Anthem and Nonesuch Records late last year, is on the latest episode of BBC World Service's Music Life, joining Angel Bat Dawid in conversation with Qur'an Shaheed and Dr. Adam Zanolini about the importance of not conforming and recognizing one's...
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Janice Long: A Life In Music On BBC Radio 2
18 January, 2022
In a simulcast with BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Merseyside, Zoe Ball presents a star-studded tribute programme to much loved radio presenter Janice Long, who died on Christmas Day. Listeners will hear memories from her family, friends, colleagues from across BBC radio as well as from artists from the music world that she suppo...
| Mikey Wax Song Featured In ISU European Figure Skating Championships
18 January, 2022
If you happened to catch the 2022 ISU European Figure Skating Championships at any point the past few days, chances are you heard an ear-worm during the medal ceremonies at the conclusion of each of its five main events.
That song was "You Lift Me Up" by pop singer/songwriter Mikey Wax. Played throughout the arena speakers ...
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Incorporated Society For Musicians' Chief Executive 'Concerned' About BBC Cuts
18 January, 2022
The reaction follows Secretary of State for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries using a newspaper article to say the cost of a license fee would be frozen. Later Ms Dorries Tweeted saying that the next licence fee announcement 'will be the last', leading to speculation that the license fee could b...
| J-Geezy Releases Captivating Chartbuster 'Kweku' On January 19, 2022
18 January, 2022
With his unique flex, flow, and lyrics, 29-year-old Joseph Allan Gaisie - stage name "J-Geezy" - releases a 14 song sizzling digital album on January 19th, 2022, entitled "Kweku." Royally rooted in the realms of hip hop but layered with thumping influences, including Afropop, r&b, and pop.
It's a reflective and introspectiv...
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