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 […]
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, […]
Los Angeles-based musicians Jennifer Cook and Anne Montone are Again Again, an award-winning performing duo that makes progressive music for all ages. To celebrate the wonderful teachers in our world, Again Again will release a super-catchy new single, “Thank You Teacher,” on May 3, just in time for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6 – 10). Special guest is LA-based kindie rocker Mista Cookie Jar, who adds his signature hip hop stylings to this sparkling pop number. Anne Montone grew up loving her teachers and understands just how important teachers can be in shaping who we become. Having been a […]
Emerging Irish Rockers Colm O’Mahony & The Hot Touches present their debut single “Damage”, available Fri. April 19th, 2024 on Spotify and all the major music services, with a companion video on YouTube. The full album is out soon. WATCH VIDEO ON YOUTUBE Sometime in-between bouts of getting roughed-up by his older brothers for sneaking into their rooms and playing their records, singer-songwriter Colm O’Mahony saw Queen’s historic performance at Live Aid in July of 1985. At the ripe old age of 4. You could say his fate was sealed on the spot. “I can’t remember the 1986 World Cup,” says Mahony, “but I can remember Live […]
Jayne Denham, proving again that she’s the dominant female force in Australian country rock music, unveils a new groundbreaking album titled Moonshine with the mind-blowing focus track “Lovin’ A Wild Thing.” ‘If you want the fire gotta dance in the flames, that’s what you get for lovin’ a wild thing.’ This focus track is penned by talented songwriters Brian White, Jason Sever, Ben Glover, and Chad Brownlee. The album is infused with the spirited essence of the Prohibition era of risk-taking, love affairs, and dedicated moonshine runners, the resonating themes and sounds blend uniquely in today’s modern country music scene. […]
Jacquie Roar, the dynamic powerhouse vocalist and electrifying finalist from “The Voice” Season 24, has just unleashed her latest musical masterpiece to the world stage. Her newest single, “Learn About Love,” penned by the esteemed trio of songwriters Jaden Michaels (Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, Lea Michele, Carly Rae Jepsen), Molly Reed (Hillary Scott & the Scott Family, Olivia Newton-John, Danny Gokey, Marie Osmond), and Jason Mater (Jelly Roll, Donny Osmond, Big Emo, 98 Degrees), is already setting hearts ablaze with its captivating blend of traditional country essence and Jacquie’s signature grit and sass. Embracing lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners — “you ain’t […]
From the fiery depths of personal evolution, the enigmatic and bold multi-instrumentalist, Cindë, emerges with her latest creation, “Villain Origin Story.” This new single carves a narrative of metamorphosis from anguish to empowerment, chronicling the seismic shift from a betrayed lover to worst nightmare. “Villain Origin Story” is streaming now on all digital platforms worldwide via Spooky Action Records. “Villain Origin Story,” which is a centerpiece of her forthcoming EP, More Awake Less Alive, heralds a turning point in Cindë’s musical odyssey. The track encapsulates the catastrophic level of rage born out of grief—painting a vivid picture of an angelic figure’s fall […]
ALIBI Music has dropped four albums delving into the edgier side of pop. Created by talented composers and pop artists, this new production music ditches bubblegum sweetness for vibes that range from dark and ethereal to emotive and moody. Each album features ALIBI’s expertly structured tracks, stems and alt mixes for maximum customization, whether used to score serious dramas and true crime series or sensual catwalk shows and tech branding. Check them out here: Hybrid Dark Pop (12 tracks, 519 audio files) – Journeying into the darker and more mysterious side of pop, this album features subdued minimal arrangements, creative […]