EDITOR'S DESK
New Music Weekly Opens NMA Nomination Ballot & Preps for BEST OF 2021
New Music Weekly magazine is now in pre-production for their Best of 2021 edition. This will be the final review of artists, bands and songs that will qualify for the 2022 New Music Awards. NMW will be reviewing the very best music based on their past charts and radio will play an important part in […]
Darren Stakey Drops Latest Single for the Holidays, “Don’t Light the Lights (On the Tree Without Me)”
Singer/songwriter and producer Darren Stakey’s fans are eagerly anticipating the arrival of his upcoming Christmas release, a nostalgic song about love and family. Critics are already buzzing about the touching ballad, “Don’t Light the Lights (On the Tree Without Me),” saying it is virtually guaranteed to steal your heart and climb up the charts. It’s […]
Songwriter Scott Oatley Wins Top Honors at 26th Annual USA Songwriting Competition
Songwriter Scott Oatley (aka Vân Scott) won the Overall Grand Prize as well as the first prize of the Gospel/Inspirational category of the 26th Annual USA Songwriting Competition with his song “What’s Coming Next?” He co-wrote the winning song with songwriters Jorge Mhondera and Jay Speight. “I’m so glad to be awarded the Grand Prize […]
Ari Blitz and Arturo Kahan Remix Meg Berry’s Chart-Topping “Happy Holiday Song”
Producers Ari Blitz (Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Sofia Reyes) and Arturo Kahan have remixed Meg Berry’s chart-topping holiday classic “The Happy Holiday Song” released on Farm To Table Sounds. “Working with Meg has been an amazing experience. Getting to blend completely different genres & sounds was such fun and very rewarding. We hope this “Happy Holiday […]
Dynamic Artist Shawn Michael Perry Unveils Single Embracing the Roots of Indigenous Music with Anthem
Expressing love and sensory emotions through high energy, emotionally fueled melody, Shawn Michael Perry takes listeners on a breathtaking new journey, with his collaborative release, “All Stand Together”. Highlighting the unique musical prowess of Shawn Michael Perry, who blends stirring vocals with enriching songwriting and lyricism, “All Stand Together” features a dynamic collaboration between numerous […]
NMW’s Best of 2021: A look back