PAST ARTIST FEATURES
Beyond Labels: The Soulful, Genre-Bending Journey of Chris Weaver
In a city often defined by its musical categories, Chris Weaver has spent nearly two decades in Nashville forging a sound that defies easy classification. More than just a country artist, Weaver is a soulful storyteller, a commanding vocalist, and a dynamic performer whose music is a potent fusion of Southern rock, blues, country, and even elements of R&B and Motown. This unique blend, often augmented by a powerful horn section and percussion in his live band, sets him apart in the Music City landscape, making a Chris Weaver performance a truly immersive and almost spiritual experience. Born in West […]
Beloved Studio Guitarist Tim Pierce Doesn’t Shy from Promoting the Benefits of His Innovative Widex SmartRIC™ Hearing Aids
Throughout his personal and professional life, renowned guitarist Tim Pierce has benefitted from good timing. As a boy in the 1960s, he was exposed to Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, which inspired him to take up guitar at age 12. He moved to Los Angeles in 1979 and caught on with musician-actor Rick Springfield at the time of the Grammy Award-winning “Jessie’s Girl,” consequently joining the band for several years of touring. After, he decided to put down roots and became one of the industry’s most sought-after studio musicians, playing on Bon Jovi’s first single, Crowded House’s hit album “Don’t […]
FIIZ Shares Nightcap EP: An Intimate Exploration of Nightlife and Self-Discovery
IIZ, the dynamic duo of Fiona (Fi) and Isabelle (Iz), known for their bold representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the music industry, share their debut EP, NIGHTCAP. More than just an album, this seven-song collection is a sensory voyage through the highs and lows of a night out, from start to finish. NIGHTCAP is available now on streaming platforms worldwide. NIGHTCAP is the latest manifestation of the duo’s unique synergy, which blends electronic pop, hyperpop, and EDM into an electrifying and groundbreaking sound. The creation of NIGHTCAP took place over six months in Boston, where Fi and Iz resided in Iz’s mother’s basement, crafting […]
Swedish Artist Simon Andersson from Malmö Nominated for the 2023 World Entertainment Awards
Who are your biggest influences? How long of an answer do you like? Ha ha! Early on I watched a VHS tape my father had with videos of John Fogerty, Little Richard, Fats Domino and The Eagles etc. That made a big impact on me as a kid and I watched that tape over and over. Later on when I was around eleven, I was heavily influenced by Chicago. The early era many seem to have forgotten about. I’m talking about the 70’s. So much great music they did back then! And their guitarist – Terry Kath – who was […]
Protest Song Wins Top Honors at USA Songwriting Competition
Will Carpenter and Abby Posner (both pictured) from Los Angeles won the Overall Grand Prize of the 2023 USA Songwriting Competition with their protest song “Get Loud”. Will is part of a Rock group “Ships Have Sailed”. “We truly can’t believe we won. It means the world that the song’s message resonated with you and the judges, and we are truly grateful. This song was written as a protest song for anyone that has had their rights stripped away. We want it to be a universal anthem for those that feel like they have to continue to push for positive changes, for human rights, […]
BREAKING AC/HOT AC NEWS
CA in LA Embraces Growth And Intuition On Ethereal New Single “Clarity”
Multidisciplinary best friend duo CA in LA returns with their newest single, “Clarity,” the first of two previously unreleased tracks appearing on Hindsight: Deluxe Edition, a vinyl reissue of their earlier album arriving this Fall. Crafted through atmospheric textures and haunting vocal harmonies, the deeply introspective release follows the internal journey of self-doubt into a transformative place of acceptance and renewal. “Clarity” is now available to stream and download worldwide on all major music platforms. Occupying a captivating space between rock, indie, alternative, and pop, CA in LA creates lush sonic environments filled with ambient instrumentation, dreamlike melodies, and intimate songwriting. […]
Trevor Finlay Brings His Sharp Take on Information Overload to Life With a Self-Produced Music Video
We’re all addicted to knowing things we never needed to know. Who broke up. Who got offended. Who said what. We scroll, we watch, we react, and then we do it all over again. Trevor Finlay brings that reality to life in the official music video for “A Little Too Much,” his latest single written with the late songwriter and longtime friend Robert K. Wolf. WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Filmed to look like a livestream, the video places Finlay and his band tightly inside the portrait frame of a smartphone, turning the very device responsible for much of today’s […]
Trevor Finlay’s New Single, “A Little Too Much,” Transforms Information Overload, Endless Scrolling
Somewhere along the way, staying connected became staying connected to everything. Every headline. Every notification. Every opinion. Every rumor. Every update. Before we knew it, we all knew a little too much about a little too much. That’s the brilliantly relatable idea behind singer-songwriter Trevor Finlay’s new single, “A Little Too Much,” a witty, hook-filled commentary on modern life that captures the overwhelming reality of living in a world where information never stops flowing. STREAM HERE Written with the late Robert K. Wolf, the song doesn’t wag its finger at technology or tell listeners to unplug. Instead, it finds humor […]
Boston’s “More Than A Feeling” Returns 50 Years Later
Brandon Miller Honors Brad Delp and Tom Scholz With a 50th Anniversary Tribute Produced by Kent Wells Fifty years after BOSTON’s “More Than a Feeling” became one of rock ’n’ roll’s most enduring anthems, A Foreigner’s Journey to Boston (AFJ2B) founder and frontman Brandon Miller is taking on the classic that helped inspire him to become a singer. Born in 1991, a generation removed from the song’s original release, Miller discovered its power through Brad Delp’s unmistakable voice, Tom Scholz’s groundbreaking musicianship and production, and a deeply personal connection that began in childhood. Now, alongside acclaimed producer Kent Wells, […]
BREAKING COUNTRY NEWS
Allison Asarch Releases Country Cover of “Only Wanna Be with You”
Country singer/songwriter and recording artist Allison Asarch recently released a cover of the 1995 hit Hootie & the Blowfish song “Only Wanna Be with You.” You can listen to her romantic, country-ballad version HERE! The song, written by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Mark Bryan and Jim Sonefield, was the third single released from the Hootie & the Blowfish album Cracked […]
Headliners Announced for 2027 Stagecoach Festival: Garth Brooks, Riley Green, and Zach Top
Garth Brooks, Riley Green, and Zach Top will headline the 2027 Stagecoach country music festival, set to return to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, from April 23-25. The festival’s lineup, unveiled, also features a diverse array of performers from country, rock, pop, and hip-hop, including Willie Nelson & Family, Kelly Clarkson, HARDY, Brothers Osborne, Shaboozey, Journey, Pitbull, Carín León, Matchbox Twenty, Melissa Etheridge, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and The Fray. Brooks is returning to Stagecoach following his previous performances at the festival, while Green will take the stage again after his 2026 set was interrupted by a wind-related evacuation. […]
James Woods’ New Album THE KILLER’S WIFE, Produced By Four-Time GRAMMY-Winner Shooter Jennings, Out Now
Multi-award-winning actor, producer, and songwriter James Woods (four Emmys, a Golden Globe, and two Academy Award nominations) releases his third album, The Killer’s Wife, a 10-track concept record based on true events from his early life as an actor on the road. Woods calls it an “epic saga,” and asks that the story be treated as fiction to protect the privacy of the real woman at its center. The album’s first single, “The Hearts Of Men” was premiered by GodTube. To purchase/stream: WoodsWayne.lnk.to/TheKillersWifePR “I have been graced with the good fortune to have lived on this earth for a long and fruitful time. I have witnessed […]
Warren Zeiders Releases New Single ‘Looks Good on You’
Warren Zeiders has unveiled his latest single “Looks Good on You,” which he co-wrote with Sam Backoff, Jon Robert Hall, Ben Johnson, and KK Johnson. “Looks Good on You” serves as the fourth preview from Warren’s upcoming third studio album No Brakes, set to release on September 25th. Prior to this release, Zeiders debuted “Days of My Life,” which came after two earlier 2026 tracks, “Born to Be Yours” and “Drinking Game.” Co-written with Jon Robert Hall, Ben Johnson, and Ashley Gorley, Days of My Life focuses on the themes of finding enduring love and cherishing life’s significant moments. In […]
Rodeo Cowboy and Country Artist Brian Gaylord to Release Nostalgic New Single “Like It’s 1992”
Country artist and professional rodeo cowboy Brian Gaylord is trading screens for sincerity on his new single “Like It’s 1992,” releasing September 25. The song explores the contrast between modern technology and old school romance, and is mirrored with classic country elements and modern production. “I’ve always believed the best country songs tell stories we all can relate to,” states Gaylord. “‘Like It’s 1992’ reminds us that while technology keeps changing, real relationships are still built on time, effort, and showing up for one another.” With his warm vocal delivery and traditional influences, Gaylord reminds us all that real connection […]
BREAKING TOP40/CHR NEWS
Alternative R&B Songwriter Iniko Releases Highly Anticipated Single “The King’s Affirmation”
Famed songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone once said “Anything human can be felt through music, which means that there is no limit to the creating that can be done with music.” Alternative R&B singer/songwriter Iniko (whose pronouns are they/them) echoes this powerful sentiment throughout their new single, “The King’s Affirmation,” whose teaser video […]
Akeylah Simone Unveils Out My Nature, Rhythmic Revolt Against Corporate Mythmaking and Hustle Culture
Nationally touring recording artist Akeylah Simone announces her new single “Out My Nature,” a fierce, atmospheric rebellion against the corporate myths that shaped, and attempted to shrink, her early career. Known for her cinematic storytelling and emotionally intentional artistry, Simone follows “Black Woman Feel No Pain” with a new chapter of truth‑telling: one that exposes the systems that demanded her exhaustion as proof of her worth. “Out My Nature” confronts the leaders she once admired, the ones who hid behind titles while pushing a culture built on rumor, gatekeeping, and narcissism. But the song goes deeper — it dismantles the […]
Love Like Enemies Cut The Strings On New Single “The Wasp & The Spider” Ft. David Escamilla
Love Like Enemies has released their new single, “The Wasp & The Spider,” the lead track off their upcoming Dead Garden EP. Featuring David Escamilla of Stray View, the song unpacks the story of an artist lured into a toxic music business relationship, only to break free and reclaim their independence. “The Wasp & The Spider” Ft. David Escamilla is now available to stream and download on all platforms. “The Wasp & The Spider” opens with an artist entering the industry full of hope, only to find themselves enamored by an influential figure whose praise and mentorship slowly trap the narrator. Vivid spider-themed imagery drives […]
Independent Belgian Pop Anomaly “Secret Wish” Accelerates Across U.S. Airwaves, Cracking Top100 Mediabase Charts
Independent Belgian electropop project Secret Wish is officially staging a massive takeover of the US commercial hit-radio landscape. Driven completely outside the traditional major-label system, their high-octane breakout single “Voodoo Nights” has officially pierced the upper echelons of the industry, achieving a historic dual-chart momentum on the U.S. Mediabase Charts, peaking this week at an impressive: • #51 on the U.S. Mediabase HotAC Activator Chart (charting alongside Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber and Shakira) • #53 on the U.S. Mediabase CHR/Top40 Activator Chart. Listen to “Voodoo Nights” Radio Edit The explosive airplay campaign is actively spearheaded by none other than Howard […]
NOISEVEIN Takes Us Down A Dark Path in Progressive Rock Single “WATER”
Genre-bending band NOISEVEIN has released their newest single, “WATER,” the latest from their upcoming Dungeons & Dragons-inspired debut album, PLANEWALKER. The track is one chapter in an evolving narrative around the protagonist, referred to as The Planewalker. “WATER” depicts the Planewalker struggling with alcohol addiction. Through sonically intensifying instrumentation, NOISEVEIN captures the emotional journey of falling into and being consumed by addiction. “WATER” is now available on all streaming platforms. “WATER” opens with a euphoric, luminous melody, relaxed percussion, and muted guitar, gently drawing listeners into its immersive world. The synth-infused progressive rock track begins with a light, dreamlike atmosphere that mirrors the […]
The Malpass Brothers Receive Prestigious Josie Music Award Nominations, Plus The Tex Ritter Award
When it comes to holding an audience’s attention, The Malpass Brothers always have more than a few tricks of up the sleeves of their Nudie Suits. They electrify the stage with their showy outfits, superb musicianship, and the kind of light-hearted banter and antics that only blood brothers could get away with. It’s those brotherly antics that helped net them nominations in two coveted categories for the 2025 Josie Awards: Duo/Group Entertainer of the Year and Television Show of the Year, for their acclaimed The Malpass Brothers Show on the RFD Network. Additionally, it has been announced that The Malpass […]