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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, […]
Meet New Rising Artist Sasha Anne
Who are your biggest influences? Miley Cyrus, Jade Starling (Award Winning singer/songwriter of Pretty Poison), Demi Lovato, Ariana Grande, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Paramore, Lady Gaga, Whitney Houston, Olivia Rodrigo What’s the craziest thing that has happened on tour? I haven’t been on tour just yet. Hopefully in the near future! What’s your songwriting process? Bekah Novi and GG Ramirez were the songwriters for this song and wrote it for me after I gave them the concept/story and explained my experience and how I felt. Who do you sound like? I sound like myself. I want to have an original […]
Ireland’s Ryan Sheridan Wins Top Honors in 19th Annual Acoustic Music Awards
Critically Acclaimed Ireland based folk-acoustic artist Ryan Sheridan wins top honors in the 19th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards). He also won Best Male Artist Award as well. Ryan Sheridan is a Platinum-selling Recording Artist, Songwriter, Performer and Producer based in Dublin, Ireland. Sheridan started his music career as a busker on the streets of Dublin. It was here that he would work on his craft and trademark sound and be spotted by a Record Label’s A&R. Sheridan’s durable presence on the gig circuit, where amidst his energy-driven, charismatic shows, has led to 2 no.1 Albums in both […]
BREAKING AC/HOT AC NEWS
Maxwell Knowles Debuts with Daydreaming In The Dark, a Bold Exploration of Love, Loss, and Personal Growth
Adult Contemporary Music
Stefanie Michaela’s Anthem For Women Reclaiming Their Dreams This Mother’s Day
Adult Contemporary Music
Crystal Starr’s “Danny” Brings Retro-Futuristic Pop Brilliance with a DIY Edge
With her latest single “Danny”, Crystal Starr delivers a neon-lit, ’80s-infused anthem packed with pulsating drums, shimmering synths, and funk-driven guitar licks. This isn’t just retro nostalgia; it’s a masterclass in modern pop reinvention, showcasing an artist who thrives outside the traditional industry machine. Anchored by a hook that’s impossible to shake – “Danny, do you want me, do you want me, tell me what you want” – the song lays bare the emotional push-and-pull of a love that refuses to define itself. Starr’s powerhouse vocals cut through the track with razor-sharp clarity, driven by an intoxicating blend of frustration, […]
The Modbeats Release New Single “The Passers-Bye,” A Social Commentary On Modern Life
Adult Contemporary Music
BREAKING COUNTRY NEWS
Ian Abel Band Releases Self-Reflective New Single “HOME”
Country Music
Grant Maloy Smith Releasing New Ballads Album
Less than one year after his critically acclaimed 2024 theme album, MISSISSIPPI: AMERICAN STORIES, Billboard Top 10 songwriter and recording artist Grant Maloy Smith is set to release a new album. Entitled PENNY BALLADS, the album features 11 beautiful, “American Rootsy” ballads. It will hit the digital services on 20 June 2025, but it’s already available on CD from the artist’s website. Fans are already ordering the CD, which will be delivered in early May. It includes links to stream and download digital MP3s to phones, tablets, and computers. Grant’s albums in the AMERICAN STORIES series have spent 17 weeks […]
The Ashley Sisters Lead the Music Industry into its Girl Power Era on Nashville’s Music Charts
Country Music
Entertainer Tori Martin Named TRRR’s “New Female Vocalist of the Year”
Entertainer and LuckySky Music recording artist Tori Martin has claimed the coveted Texas Regional Radio Report’s 2025 “New Female Vocalist of the Year” honor at this week’s 15th annual Texas Music & Radio Awards Show in Arlington. “My focus has centered on putting out great music and then hustlin’ until it’s heard,” says Martin. “I’ve reached out to audiences and Country radio, toured with top-tier acts and made time for tons of station visits, which I love. I haven’t done it alone though,” Tori adds. “I’ve got an awesome team and I’m so thankful to them – and to the […]
BREAKING TOP40/CHR NEWS
Kelly Clarkson “Where Have You Been” Debuted
Top40 Music
“JOMO”: Freedom of Letting Go in Indie-Pop Single by From:Ksúsha and Yongue
Rising indie-pop artist and songwriter From:Ksúsha teams up with producer Yongue to deliver an introspective and uplifting single, “JOMO” (Joy of Missing Out). Known for her electronic roots, From:Ksúsha takes an exciting leap into the indie-pop realm, blending dreamy guitar riffs, soulful grooves, and subtle electronic flourishes. “JOMO,” inspired by Oliver Burkeman’s book Four Thousand Weeks, reflects on the fear of missing out and turns it into a celebration of finding joy in letting go: “When I realized that the average human lifespan is just 4,000 weeks, it hit me hard. We can’t fit everything into one life. ‘JOMO’ is […]
Piper Connolly Confronts Envy’s Infectious Grasp in “chameleon”
Top40 Music
Lark Unveils New Single and NFT Collection for “Downtown on the Radio”
Top40 Music
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 […]