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Seamlessly Combining Rock With R&B, Recording Artist Joseph Velvet Releases His Latest Single “Evermore”!

SUMMARY: Easy to follow and relate to, “Evermore” is the latest track from talented singer/songwriter Joseph Velvet. Combining soulful R&B and reggae melodies with classic rock styles, Velvet’s wide range of talents and musical influences to paint a picture of peace and understanding through heartfelt song. Like much of his music, “Evermore” harkens back to a time where music was created with substance and care.

Joseph Jordan Jones, AKA Joseph Velvet was born in Kingston Jamaica and migrated to the United States in 1984. Since then he has created music deeply reminiscent of the reggae roots of his home country that also incorporates popular American genres including R&B and rock. In 1987, he released his first single titled “Wild Flour”, which offered him the opportunity to perform with legendary reggae artists such as Dennis Brown, Freddy McGregor, Beres Hammond, Gregory Isaacs, and Shaggy. [Read more…]

Johnny Reed Gambles All In On His New Album “Third Time’s a Charm”

SUMMARY: Johnny Reed is the perfect bridge between old and new, classic and modern, the ideal artist for fans of Elton John, the Beatles, Bruno Mars, and Taylor Swift. Modeled after some of his favorite artists, including Crosby, Stills, and Nash, along with Paul McCartney, the music of Johnny Reed captures the emotion and timelessness of classic rock. His music is also appealing to fans of modern pop music. A former member of the eccentric group Rawk Dawg, Reed has recently emerged as a prominent solo act.

As a multi-instrumentalist, Johnny Reed began his career as part of his “delusional” group Rawk Dawg. It was this Motley Crue esque band that set Reed on his current career path, and in a way, a path to revitalizing rock music. Although Rawk Dawg only existed for a few years, it was during this time that Reed made the vital connections needed to further his own career. Since leaving Rawk Dawg, Reed has amassed more than 15,000 fans or “likes” on Facebook with his seamless transition between rock and pop music. Appealing to fans of Pink and Bruno Mars as well as classic rock enthusiasts, Reed’s soulful vocal stylings and upbeat, edgy instrumentals, and relatable content creates an artistic dichotomy that speaks to an eclectic audience. [Read more…]

Pieces Of The Past By Ian C. Bouras Is A Testament To Overcoming Adversity

SUMMARY: The music of singer/songwriter Ian C. Bouras is a product of not only experience with numerous genres, but also his ability to approach his music from all angles. As a collection of experiences as a studio musician, his recent album Pieces of the Past is a testament to overcoming adversity.

Ian C. Bouras has been creating music for a long time and has accomplished some notable success. He was nominated by Billboard Magazine as one of the top songwriters of 2004 and 2005 and has been a renowned session guitarist. Ian C. Bouras is best known for his work with the reggae/rock outfit known as AñaVañA. He worked as the band’s touring guitarist. [Read more…]

New Ways To Connect With Music Business Professionals

SUMMARY: Music business professionals are connecting through podcasting, while educating listeners. The show called, Music Business Connection is reaching a specific audience of mainly independent musicians, music biz professionals, and music fans. As a new podcast, it has been featured in the “New And Noteworthy” section of iTunes.

With the music industry changing year after year, new music and technology have impacted the music business greatly. Whether someone continues with old business models, or pushes forward with new ones, the business of music is not the same as it used to be. However, one thing has stayed the same, which is connecting with the right people. [Read more…]

Vocaliz Uses Music To Elevate Listeners And Create An Illustration Of His Life Experiences!

SUMMARY: Realizing early in his career that making good music is not enough to build a successful career, Vocaliz uses his artistic creativity to relate to listeners, not deviating from his personal experiences. Believing that every artist is unique, Vocaliz also believes that many artist give into industry trends and end up becoming someone else. He prides himself in writing only about what he knows, situations that he has experienced personally, and not altering the story to fit a certain narrative.

Born in Cameroon, Hip Hop/R&B artist Vocaliz fell in love with music at an early age via the Hip Hop genre. Believing that Hip Hop is one of the few genres that can borrow from any other format without losing its substance. He began his career around the age of 14 writing rhymes in the back of the classroom and trying to put songs together heavily influenced by artists such as The Roots, A Tribe Called Quest or The Fugees. In 2009, he released a collaborative album with the very talented Ghanaian producer/singer AFANA, which was a combination of soul, Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Pop, and Ghanaian Hi-life music. The main single of the album “Under The Sun ” was a big success in Cyprus where he resided at the time and was devored by the local radio stations that kept it on heavy rotation for the remaining of the year 2009. He has since adopted the inspiration and vibe of the album that means “anything can happen”, and moved to the artistic hub of Brooklyn, New York. [Read more…]

Johnny Reed Has Established Himself As A Prominent Name In The Rock Music Scene!

Hailing from Redondo Beach, California, pop/rock musician Johnny Reed has always appreciated the soul and emotion evoked by classic rock. Influenced by rock legends such as Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, The Beatles, and the philosophic consciousness of Bob Dylan, Reed brings an air of feeling and storytelling ability to every one of his tracks. Stating that his songs are “stories of life”, Reed covers important topics including interpersonal relationships, important social issues, and the challenges of being human.

As a multi-instrumentalist, Reed began his career as part of his “delusional” group Rawk Dawg. It was this Motley Crue esque band that set Reed on his current career path, and in a way, a path to revitalizing rock music. Although Rawk Dawg only existed for a few years, it was during this time that Reed made the vital connections needed to further his own career. Since leaving Rawk Dawg, Reed has amassed more than 15,000 fans or “likes” on Facebook with his seamless transition between rock and pop music. Appealing to fans of Pink and Bruno Mars as well as classic rock enthusiasts, Reed’s soulful vocal stylings and upbeat, edgy instrumentals, and relatable content creates an artistic dichotomy that speaks to an eclectic audience.

Recorded in Music Room Studios in Redondo Beach, California, his latest album “Third Time’s a Charm” is a culmination of all of Reed’s influences and experience as a performing musician. Responsible for every lyric, vocal, and instrument on the album, Reed’s one-man-band, which he calls the Johnny Reed Show, may be a striking departure from his hard rock days of Rawk Dawg. Still, this new project offers an edgy, soulful, and undeniably entertaining element to his music.

Available on iTunes, CD Baby, and his official site, http://www.johnnyreed.com, “Third Time’s a Charm” is a striking album with jangling guitars, heartfelt vocals, and an overall feeling of positivity that will elevate listeners to a peaceful state of mind. To join Reed on facebook, check out the Johnny Reed Facebook page, or follow Johnny Reed on Twitter @johnnyreedshow.

Phlipping Paradigms Is Designed To Soothe Your Soul and Rock You Out

SUMMARY: Focused primarily on peace, environmental and social justice, Phlipping Paradigms is a musical extension of Jolie Diane’s years of activism for our dear planet. From the current campaign to derail geo-engineered climate change, to stopping endless wars, this new album “Phlipping Paradigms” highlights some causes that are relevant to our society, while inviting the listener to dance, sing and contemplate their own unique existence inside the universe.

Modeled after great rock and pop artists including Collective Soul, No Doubt, the Beatles and Bob Marley, Jolie Diane’s music has always been an outlet for inner peace. Drawing from a variety of positive artists, her goal is to simply make people happy, while also addressing important global issues. Stating that peace on Earth is more than just a slogan, but rather a center of gravity, Jolie Diane believes that art has the power to touch hearts and minds, and alleviate some of the weight brought upon us by years of negative vibes.

Featuring the talents of numerous artists including Chris Detrick on Drums, Miles Schon on Guitar, Brian Wilkerson on Bass, and backing Vocals by Surreyya Hada, Maei Elizabeth Thomas, and Paijee Tiffany, “Phlipping Paradigms” is a diverse musical blend with subtle peaceful overtones. After investigating how music speaks to individuals, Diane found that the musical standard of 440HZ, has been found to induce feelings of anxiety. She then retuned her music to 432HZ, which is the frequency of the Earth, also known as the Schumann Resonance. This 432HZ frequency is reported to heal psychological and emotional trauma like PTSD as well as to repair DNA. Phlipping Paradigms is music designed to soothe the mind, body and spirit, fused with ample energy to uplift your soul and rock you out.

Recorded and engineered primarily with Scott Llamas at Popsmear Studios in San Rafael, California, Phlipping Paradigms is a 432HZ masterpiece that unites listeners and, Diane hopes, will inspire more love and compassion for one another and for the world of nature around us. Over the next six months, Jolie Diane will continue her fight against geo-engineered climate change and in stopping wars. She is now finishing up some new recordings and a music video to support this activism called “In Plane Sight.” Stay tuned…

“Phlipping Paradigms” is currently available on CD Baby, http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/joliediane . For more information on Jolie Diane, her peaceful blend of rock and ambient, and dedication to ending social and environmental unrest, visit Jolie Diane on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhlippingParadigms/?fref=ts. Listeners can also check out her music video for the title track, “Flipping Nine One One” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOXbwxhSkDg. To hear the Lotus Dog music, please check out http://www.lotusdog.net.

New Album Release By Sakra Is Especially For Fans Of Music That Shatters Modern Conventions!

SUMMARY: Sakra is a one-man experimental blues project, and perhaps the only in the world. Incorporating moody blues guitar with electronic samples and echoing effects, his music is visceral, understated, and completely unique. His new album “Don’t Scare the Cat” is 12 tracks of pure ambient joy and a breath of fresh air for listeners frustrated with the homogeneity of modern music.

The term “experimental” can be used to describe virtually any music that strays from the beaten path. However, for recording Artist Sakra, almost no other word can be used to describe his music. Based in blues, the music combines traditional bars, but also incorporates erratic time signatures and layers of ambient effects. The result is a captivating sound that only vaguely adheres to the structure of traditional blues and rock. From front to back, “Don’t Scare the Cat” will keep you hooked, while also making you as yourself “what the hell is happening?”

According to Sakra, the original intent was to create a pure blues/rock album, but the end result was something that could only be described as experimental. A practicing musician for more than ten years, Sakra used his experience in blues as the backbone for “Don’t Scare the Cat”, but supplemented it with his own artistic creativity to create a truly unique listening experience. Recorded using Garage Band, the album is well-produced, but still has plenty of edge. Dingy, droning guitars are backed by vaguely audible vocals to create a surreal and almost impending sound; an almost real life horror soundtrack.

Available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sakra) and virtually any online music vendor, “Don’t Scare the Cat” is a fresh approach to modern blues. Blending old and new, poppy with subdued, each track features its own captivating tone, providing a deep message for anyone willing to listen, since the lyrics are often hidden behind a wall of sound.

EDM/Pop Vocalist C’nky Siwela Announces Music Video Release “My Name In The Echo” Out November 4th

Electronic- pop singer, C’nky Siwela, showcases his second worldwide digital release, “My Name in the Echo,” available now!

This South African sensation won “Best Afro-Pop Artist” at the SACRA Awards following the release of his debut album, “Reminiscent of the Sounds.” Gearing up for his second full-length album, C’nky releases his second single which truly displays C’nky’s well-rounded music capabilities as a vocalist.

“My Name in the Echo” drifts away from his first electro-pop release, “Distant Cry,” and dives into a breaking wave of tropical guitar riffs that are blended into a deep house track. C’nky’s soulful vocals express a sense of struggle and disorientation while patiently waiting for “the voice of reason” to guide him. The track relates back to when C’nky was initially trying to discover himself as an artist. He was continuously being discouraged from others around him and started to be surrounded by negative forces that led him to even worse experiences. However, C’nky regained his strength and found enlightenment that guided him out of his lull. This song is intended for anyone with disarrayed feelings and is meant to inspire listeners to always believe in the vast amount of possibilities.

Not only does the song motivate listeners to think positively, but it is the type of track to encourage everyone within listening distance to sway to the upbeat tune and release their inhibitions, fears, and doubts. “If it’s possible for me, it is possible for everyone,” C’nky says. This peaceful, paradise get-away track can help ease and motivate the mind.

“Music is my calling, hence the name of this song I present; titled ‘My Name in the Echo.’ This serves as an inspiration to whoever is trying to quit and to listen to the voice of reason. The song talks about my struggle before I discovered my real place to express myself as an emerging Electro Pop/ Jazz Artist,” says C’nky.

C’nky Siwela’s new full length album release is expected to drop in early 2016, further demonstrating his impeccable talent. With his capabilities of incorporating jazz instrumentals into electro-pop, C’nky is definitely an artist to keep an eye out for.

For more information please visit the C’nky Siwela official website: http://www.cnkysiwela.com/

Rhett May Offers Listeners An Edgy, Intelligent Brand Of Music Reminiscent Of The Woodstock Era!

SUMMARY: From one moment to the next, the latest album from Rhett May titled “Fast Cars and Sitars” keeps listeners hooked with a catalog of diverse songs. Featuring instruments and arrangements from both India and Australia, the album is a classic rock opus with a diverse cultural tinge. Highlighting the parallel evolution of rock music in both Australia and the United States, “Fast Cars and Sitars” is the perfect overlap for fans of world music and classic rock.

Born in Calcutta, Rhett May grew up immersed in the unique artistic environment that was 1960s India. Unique instruments such as the sitar and tabla provided the layered backdrop of Indian music, which was combined with the popular Western music that inhabited the land. These two unique genres formed what would become the major influences for May, who after attending boarding school in the Himalayan foothills, began his own music career at at the age of 15 with the Wooly Bullys and the iconic FlintStones who were invited by George Harrison to join Apple Records….before migrating to Perth Australia. [Read more…]

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