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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, […]
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New Music Weekly Reveals 2024 NMA Winners
New Music Weekly has announced the winners for the 2024 New Music Awards. Taylor Swift, Jack Harlow and AJR are among many winners, while independent artists John Journey, Jeremy Parsons and Eileen Carey are among numerous indie artists that picked up awards. NMA provided an “open ballot” of which subscribers and music fans once again had the opportunity to vote for their favorites. In addition to artists and song categories, there are new winners for radio stations, programmers, labels, and industry professionals. For a complete list of NMA Winners visit here. New Music Weekly is now in pre-preparation for a […]
Recovered and Remastered: Freddie Mercury-produced Night at the Opera-era Classic Set for Release
Eddie Howell, the renowned musician and songwriter, alongside the MCM Global Team, proudly announces the launch of his remixed, remastered classic, “Man from Manhattan“, on April 12th, 2024. This announcement comes with a nod to Freddie Mercury’s memorable challenge after the final-mix playback of the original recording: “If this is not a hit dear, sue Warner Bros.” Fortunately, the need for legal action never arose, but the moment marks a significant chapter in music history. Produced by Freddie Mercury in 1976 on the heels of Queen’s enormously successful November ’75 Night at the Opera release, the track features the legendary […]
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HOMETOWN RISING ATTRACTS MORE THAN 70,000 IN ATTENDANCE FOR FIRST-EVER COUNTRY MUSIC & BOURBON FESTIVAL
Hometown Rising, the first-ever Country Music & Bourbon Festival, produced by premier independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents, welcomed a SOLD OUT crowd of 70,000 that experienced over 30 acts, including performances by Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Little Big Town, Keith Urban, Dwight Yokam, Trace Adkins, Lindsay Ell and many more. In addition to performances on two side-by-side main stages September 14-15 at […]
Natalie Del Carmen Navigates the Emotional Landscapes of “The Highway”
Native Angelino, Natalie Del Carmen, released her new single, “The Highway,” a song that masterfully encapsulates the vast array of emotions one encounters during a seemingly simple and routine highway drive. Drawing on her folk-Americana roots and infusing them with a pop sensibility, the singer-songwriter crafts a musical narrative that is both deeply personal and expansively universal. “The Highway” stands out as a testament to her ability to blend genres, offering listeners a heartfelt journey through sound, and is now available to stream and download. In “The Highway,” Natalie Del Carmen invites listeners on a journey of emotional depth and […]
“The Morning After the Night Before”: A Wild Hearts Anthem of Renewal
Country artist Kathleen Fee releases her second single, “The Morning After the Night Before.” This single is an anthem for the wild-hearted, capturing the spirit of a night out with unapologetic sass and swagger, leaving you craving another round. Embodying the fearless attitude with confidence, Kathleen shares this song for those who struggle to say good night to a night, reflecting the stages of departure, but living life to its fullest even if it means dealing with the consequences. The song was penned by renowned songwriters Elisha Hoffman, founding member of The Loving Mary Band, Steven Tyler’s country band, as […]
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Johnel NG Announce New Long Play ‘Galactic Theme,’ Inspired By A Futuristic Life Outlook
Johnel announced his fourth extended compilation, titled Galactic Theme, on Instagram Sunday. The album, out on April 26, releasing under Nnamani Music Group, will feature 7 songs which includes no collaboration and is inspired, in part, by pop music culture. “About a year ago, a friend introduced me to the movie Entergalactic by Kid Cudi,” the singer said in a press release. “I was curious and I found resonance with the concept of the movie, and as I began to experiment and implement it into my music.” “It struck me – the idea of navigating chaos with grace and having […]
Nashville singer-songwriter Jesse Baylin – “Strawberry Wind” Deluxe Edition
Jessie Baylin returns with a Deluxe Edition of Strawberry Wind, an album that delivers on a promise Baylin made with herself: to create an honest album for kids and parents alike. With four new tracks added (three on the vinyl edition), the album delightfully expresses a childlike sensibility through tracks overflowing with an excitement for life that speaks well to children. Weaving through lyrical themes of dream life, supermoons, and summertime vibes, there are also some gentle doses of reality on Strawberry Wind. “I don’t want to lie to my kids. Life can be hard sometimes and you need to […]
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 […]