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International Singing Star Eric Van Aro Displays His Remarkable Musical Versatility On His New Recording, Endless Roads

SUMMARY: Eric Van Aro’s world-wide array of enthusiastic fans have long been aware of his stylistic versatility, which he serves up with ease, singing in English, Italian, French and German. In the far-ranging selection of tunes on Endless Roads, he takes his performances up another level, applying his unique musical mastery to everything from rock, jazz and singer/songwriter classics, as well as his own originals.

Van Aro receives solid musical support from drummer Giordano Colombo, who also produced Endless Roads, and a collection of enthusiastic young European players that includes guitarist Max Elli, bassist Andrea Torresani, and keyboardist Antonio Chindamo.

The results, as with Van Aro’s previous recordings for Eraki, his Switzerland-based label, are irresistibly memorable.

And it’s no surprise that the stunning skillfulness with which Van Aro interprets Endless Roads’ fascinating array of songs has already attracted critical attention.

Reviewer Matthew Forss writes that “Fans of Southern rock, blues, jazz, Americana, roots, folk, and some pop will find a place in their heart for Eric Van Aro’s Endless Roads. Overall, there are endless possibilities of enjoyment with all of the songs on the album.” [Read more…]

Recording Artist Jason Rylan To Release “The Charm”, An Album With Positively And Vast Musical Style!

SUMMARY: Dance music hobbyist turned professional recording artist Jason Rylan has lived a life enriched by music and artistic study. After previously releasing two albums in the vein of electronic/dance/pop, Rylan now brings listeners his new album, “The Charm”, which consists of 14 unique tracks and a licensed cover of U2’s “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For.” Showcasing his range as an artist and his eclectic taste, Rylan hopes that the album will allow him to connect with listeners, providing them with a positive and spiritual outlet. The leading fan favorite so far is “Help is on the Way”. Rylan sees this song being played on radio stations around the world and getting licensed for film.

Born in Anaheim, California in 1975, Jason Rylan grew up surrounded by musicians. At a young age, he was introduced to the local music scene of Anaheim by way of family members playing in garage bands at small bars and other venues. It was here that he gained the knowledge and appreciation for music that led him to Missouri State, where he studied communications and interned for the Sunburst Media promotions department, Alice 95.5 FM, and KGBX 104.9 FM. During this time, his promotions were featured in prominent publications including Disney Magazine and Rolling Stone. He also studied film production at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he assisted with sound and lighting on a number of student films, documentaries, and a few major motion picture productions.

For the past decade, Rylan has used his educational background in music and the arts to become a prominent electronic recording artist. Influenced by popular artists such as Madonna, Alanis Morissette, and Jewel, Rylan combines his love of up-tempo pop music with his other edgier musical interests such as Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and the doors. It is this union of pop and rock that has allowed Rylan to create his own unique brand of dance music that is catchy, avant-garde, and lyrically deep. In 2006, he released his landmark album titled “Walk Away”, featuring the club single “Go-Go Boyz”, which was included on the G Global CD 2, an album that showcased prominent artists in the LGBT community. [Read more…]

Alejandra Offers Her Own Brand Of Latin Dance Music On Album: Urban Mayan Life

SUMMARY: A multi-talented artist, Alejandra is a prolific singer, dancer, songwriter, and actress and former finalist for the John Lennon competition. Born in Queens, New York and inspired by a tough childhood, Alejandra’s music is uplifting, infectious, and speaks to listeners of all walks of life. Her latest album “Urban Mayan Life” is a collection of culturally diverse tracks that touch on a number of topics including struggle, heritage, and the creative process.

Although Kelly Alejandra was born in Queens, New York, much of her talent and inspiration comes from her Guatemalan parents. Growing up, the music and culture of the Mayan people was a large part of her life, and it is this unique style of music that Alejandra incorporates into modern pop/dance to create a sound that is both worldly and original. Her interest in music began at age 13 when she saw her friend play bass and taught herself to play.

From there, Alejandra attended LaGuardia Performing Arts High School, which is home to such Alumni as Al Pacino and Jennifer Aniston. Surrounded by a number of brilliant artistic minds, Alejandra learned the skills needed to craft her art, before attending college. Frustrated with the with the college curriculum, she created her own major, the Combined Performing Arts degree, which included a mix of music, dance, and acting. She soon became a finalist in the John Lennon Competition and had a song on MTV Tres. [Read more…]

OnPlanetZu Releases A New Track Titled “Skiptomywu”

SUMMARY: OnPlanetZu releases new single debut from upcoming second album titled “King of the Planet”.

OnPlanetZu returns with a fresh sound for the summer with a new track titled “Skiptomywu”. With the success of their first album “Adventures of Yo Mama”, which featured hit songs like “Speakers” and “Fire”, the new single debuts off of their upcoming second album “King of the Planet” and carries the same boldface, intensity and originality the band is known for. Their new track is ready for the summer and optimized for continuous play in your speakers. OnPlanetZu certainly holds back no punches as “Skiptomywu” is audacious and delivers a nostalgic rhythmic flow of the 1980s era, touching on music influences such as Public Enemy, KRSOne and the Wu Tang Clan.

Their unconventional approach to making music has led them to create great tunes that move their audience and keep the crowd captivated at every show. Follow @OnPlanetZu on Twitter for updates and which clubs and venues they will perform in and around Los Angeles. Download the new release “Skiptomywu” currently available for purchase on Bandcamp www.onplanetzu.bandcamp.com (King of the Planet). [Read more…]

E-Reign Releases Infectious New Single Titled “Serious”

SUMMARY: Drawing from his own life experiences, E-Reign has created his own style of hip hop, which is influenced by big names, but different enough to be truly unique. Like his main influences LL Cool J and NAS, E-Reign creates a vision with words; one that resonates with audiences and draws from life experiences. The result is a powerful sound that evokes thought, and is backed by a meaningful message.

Hailing from New York, Emile Lapaix Jr., stage name E-Reign has been cultivating his own lyrical art since age 10. Influenced by prolific hip hop artists of the 90s such as 2pac and NAS, E-Reign always admired their use words to communicate higher meaning, to create vision and influence listeners. It is this power with words that has established him as a key part of the future of New York-based hip hop music.

From humble beginnings as part of a small group of recording artists in a New York basement studio, E-Reign had access to the tools and connections needed to foster his own solo career. In 2013 E-Reign co-founded his own independent label by the name of ESM Entertainment along with his engineer K Roc. In only a short period of time, people began paying attention. In 2014, he received the Performance Artist of the Year award from Forbes Magazine and was featured in Hype Magazine and Hip Hop Weekly publications as well as being heard on numerous radio stations across the United States. [Read more…]

California Rapper Lunacie To Release Album “I’m The Best” To Provoke Thought And Incite Dance

SUMMARY: In a hip hop landscape where beats are sometimes stolen and artists rap over songs they didn’t write, Lunacie takes a comprehensive DIY approach to his music. He writes, produces, and engineers all of his songs, which are erratic, humorous, and often therapeutic. Each track is a reflection of Lunacie as a person, a testament to perseverance and the importance of making art one’s own.

A native of Oakland, California, rapper Lunacie grew up listening to everything from new wave to gospel. At a young age, his mother recognized his talent and introduced him to as many styles of music as possible. Citing church music as one of his main musical influences growing up, Lunacie incorporates soulful melodies in his arrangements. An artist by nature, Lunacie also grew up writing poetry and short stories, which play a role in the development of emotional lyrics and ability to create vision through words.

As Lunacie became further acclimated to the world of popular music, he felt that the industry needed a breath of life, an artist willing to deviate from the prescribed sound. In 2005, he produced his first album, the “Underground Disciples Vol. 1” Compilation released by the Empirical Music Company. From there, he began traveling with his own hip hop group, EMC Boyz before focusing on his solo career. He released his debut album “Need No Approval” in 2007, further establishing himself as a prominent name in the field of rap and music production. [Read more…]

Mitchell Thoms Presents A Unique Blend Of Jazz, World, Rock, And Hip Hop On His New Album, Air Plain

SUMMARY: Over the past ten years, multi-instrumentalist Mitchell Thomas has written and performed for a number of musical outfits across the globe. After the release of his first solo record in 2005, Thomas traveled the world to learn new instruments and influences for his music. His latest album, Air Plain, is the result of a wide range of influences and artistic experiences.

By appealing to a wide variety of audiences, the music of Mitchell Thomas reaches audiences with a wide range of musical tastes. He creates a unique blend of rock, hip hop, jazz, and world music. Highlighting his more than ten-year career as a composer, singer, and guitarist, his genre-blending art is raw, yet carefully engineered; a testament to his artistic and cultural diversity. Having studied guitar and composition for more than ten years, Thomas released his first solo record in 2005 by the name of A Maze In Grace. After its success in the world market scene, Thomas traveled to West Africa and southern Spain to learn new instruments and styles to incorporate into his new album. Air Plain. [Read more…]

E-Reign Releases New Single “Need More”

Prepping his debut on the hip-hop scene, rapper E-Reign has released his newest single “Need More” to introduce his brand to a wider audience, touch the soul and promote the realness. “Need More” is a flurry of hi-hats and snares, a soulful sample chorus, and wavy synths that create a New York vibe (something the rapper feels many artists from his city are afraid to stand behind) and a go-and-get-it attitude to match, brought on by E-Reign’s desire to further his craft and build his empire. In addition, the single serves to uplift the members of the community and encourage them to constantly strive for more, no matter how much they have already accomplished.

This theme represents E-Reign to the core. Following his introduction to hip-hop at age 10, he began bettering his craft by creating more records and performing across New York City. After branching out to perform across the East Coast, including several shows in Atlanta and North Carolina, E-Reign has begun his plan to release singles throughout the year in an effort to broaden his audience and use his diversity and lyricism to build a stronger fan base. [Read more…]

Ian C. Bouras Showcases His Diverse Music Style On His New Album Release!

Summary: Nominated by Billboard Magazine as one of the top songwriters of 2004 and 2005, Ian C. Bouras is a multi-instrumentalist and renowned session guitarist. Having worked with icons in various genres of music, Bouras’ music is best described as electronica, that incorporates elements of world music genres including Spanish classical guitar, reggae, and American jazz. The result is “Pieces Of The Past”, a collection of experiences as a studio musician and a testament to overcoming adversity.

As native of New York City, Ian C. Bouras is best known for his work with the reggae/rock outfit known as AñaVañA. After serving as the band’s touring guitarist, Bouras received an audio engineering degree, which allowed him to better understand his craft and exercise his creative ability. A few years ago, Bouras was diagnosed with a rare and relatively unknown neurological condition known as Ataxia, which inhibits coordination. Because the condition has left Bouras unable to play the guitar at his former level of proficiency, he used his audio engineering experience to experiment with synthesized loops run through a series of effects pedals. [Read more…]

Ihsaan Carter, Owner Of Godly Productions Releasing Multiple Albums!

Summary: Ihsaan Carter is releasing 3 EPs. This will include an instrumental album called “Smooth Vibrations”, an album featuring spiritual songs called “Beverly”, and songs about love called “Dear Future Wife”. His music features styles of Pop, R&B and Hip Hop for music fans worldwide.

Recording artist Ihsaan Carter was born and raised in Pasadena, Calfornia, and started playing music in elementary school. With a variety of music styles from Pop, R&B, to Hip Hop, Ihsaan is releasing 3 albums over time. As the owner of the company Godly Productions, Ihsaan is an independent artist working to reach new music fans. Albums will include instrumental tracks on “Smooth Vibrations, spiritual songs on “Beverly”, and love songs on “Dear Future Wife”. [Read more…]

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