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Fresh off of winning an International Songwriting Contest for Best Song for the track "
Tonight", the group 'MERCURY & THE ARCHITECTS', has released the new EP entitled "POETS & THE BEAST". Acclaimed for his lyrics and songwriting craft, lead vocalist & principal songwriter TJ Mercury is being recognized as a musical force with global appeal. Already breaking out on OKTV in Germany & other video and radio programs from North
America to Europe, from Canada to Latin America, 'Tonight' outlines the internal struggles of a relationship. "Being in a relationship", states TJ Mercury, "takes dedication, communication and perseverance to get over and past the many challenges today's fast paced, increasingly tech filled society and TONIGHT deals with that."
Other much talked about and well received tracks on the POETS & THE BEAST - EP are 'Philosophy Of Hope' and the track 'the Architect'. TJ continues, "Philosophy Of Hope" is a political piece, representing my analysis of society and my role within it, while "
The Architect" represents my personal enlightenment and the person I have found through soul searching." The EP was mastered by multiple Grammy winner engineer Mark B. Christensen, known for his work with such major artists as LADY GAGA, THE KILLERS, 50 CENT, TREY SONGZ & others. Christensen, already working with MERCURY & THE ARCHITECTS on their major upcoming full length album, has been nominated for 5 GRAMMYS, with 2 GAMMY wins.
MERCURY & THE ARCHITECTS have joined forces with independent marketing powerhouse INDIEPOWER & their 40+ year industry veteran CEO Jay Warsinske. Warsinske, a longtime pioneer & innovator in the indie music, film, tech worlds, has been a part of launching and breaking such artists as U2, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS, THE CLASH, THE POLICE, REM, METALLICA, STING, 2PAC & many more over his storied career. Also as the founder / CEO of the acclaimed industry conference & festival, IES - the INDIE ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT, Jay has been a vital part of developing & breaking talent and labels for the last 5 decades. "MERCURY & THE ARCHITECTS", states Warsinske, "is one of those quality acts you just feel & know has the writing depth, passion & tenacity to grow a catalog of classics! Can't wait to see music lovers all over the globe get into this EP & the upcoming full length album."
