SOUND CHECK

Kate Cosentino Makes A Heartfelt ‘Note To Self’ In New Sentimental EP
Nashville based Indie-pop phenom Kate Cosentino delivered her highly anticipated Note To Self EP on May 20th after steadily introducing the story to listeners with three outstanding singles since early 2022. The artist also released a music video for the cheeky, funk-kissed lead-single “Emergency Contact” the following Friday the EP release on May 27th. From the invigorating brass-driven grooves on the romantically contemplative “Emergency Contact,” to the melodic, somber coo’s of processing a blindsided breakup on “I Don’t Know Where It Went Wrong,” Cosentino puts her refined ability to capture some of her most intimate moments in 4K quality on a […]

Shanghai Metro Temple Releases Debut Self-Titled Album
Denver based rock band Shanghai Metro Temple recently released their debut self-titled album. You can listen to the ten-song collection HERE! Track Listing: 1. Take a Chance 2. Follow Me 3. Become 4. Out of Sight 5. The Sun 6. Forever 7. Six Feet 8. D.T.A.B 9. Beast 10. In the Dark “Beast, for us, is a song about the pandemic; there are struggles we all faced and things that tested even the most resilient of people during that time, and to us, we needed to say something about how we felt,” the band explains. “Although we might not be able […]

“Curtain” Showcases Honey Cellar’s Collaborative Creativity Ahead of New Album
Chicago folk-rock group Honey Cellar returns with their new single “Curtain” on June 3rd – a slow, but hopeful track on the experience of losing a long-time love. In the typical attraction of a rose-colored glass, this song follows the narrator as she time-travels through the good and bad memories, disguising raw emotion behind the veil of theatrical metaphors, all to contemplate one question: was it meant to be? “Each relationship is a new adventure, a new night on a new stage, performing with someone you are so enthralled with that it paints your dreams,” says lead vocalist and bassist, […]

Love Is Blooming on Allison Jordan’s Romantic Release “Perfect Moment”
Folk singer-songwriter Allison Jordan brings an ethereal and nostalgic romance to her newest single “Perfect Moment” out now. The song was crafted by pulling from personal experience and a love that she has witnessed firsthand. The track serves as a tender recounting from a couple who have persevered in love throughout the years. In this track, Jordan shows that she is intentional about creating imagery for listeners. She sings about specifics: “stonewall, green hill, the sun is getting low.” In this way, she creates an atmosphere of reminiscence, as if listeners are strolling down memory lane alongside the couple. “‘Perfect […]

Discounted Gold Passes Now Available for the 25th Anniversary Long Island International Film Expo July 13-17
The Long Island Film Expo (LIIFE) is proud to announce that discounted Gold Passes for the 25th Anniversary presentation of the festival are now available at: http://longislandfilm.com/tickets/ Pre-Sale Gold Passes are discounted at $75.00 until May 15th then the price increases to $99.00 when the sale of individual film blocks become available as well. A Gold Pass gets you access to all film screenings, virtual film screenings, panels, the Opening Night Party, Filmmakers Round table, and the Closing Night Awards Ceremony and After Party. Experience Local and Foreign Film Screenings, Celebrity Appearances, Informative Panels, A Star-Studded Awards Ceremony and Q […]
Megan Barker Releases Official Music Video for New Single “Friend Like That”
Country music singer/songwriter and recording artist Megan Barker recently released the official music video for her new single “Friend Like That” (co-written with Kelly McKay and Tyler Flowers). You can watch the video HERE! With charismatic lyrics like I see Monica and Rachel drinking coffee on TV, I’ve been lookin’ for someone to roll like that with me, “Friend Like That” is sure to deliver a relatable message to listeners. “Friend Like That is the anthem I needed,” Megan explains. “I think I needed to know that everyone else eats Taco Bell, feels insecure and is too chicken to try a hot yoga class…just like me. It’s […]