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Tunecrush: RIVIN "Give You Up"

Happy #BandcampFriday! Here's a new track to add in your cart: "Give You Up" by @rivinmusic.

The pandemic has affected our platonic and romantic relationships in profound ways. RIVIN explores this in his single, “Distance”, as well as this new release, “Give You Up”, co-produced by Ali B. The lyrical refrain this time is for a new opportunity to reconnect and recommit to a deeper love. It’s been way too long I am missing your voiceThe world’s drivin crazy I’m playin here alone This…

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Tunecrush: Sananda Maitreya "Pie"

#tunecrush New visual from @SANANDAMAITREYA reminding you to enjoy all the "Pie" here and now. He definitely will. #Video and more:

From his album, Pandora’s Playhouse, Sananda Maitreya releases a video for the single, “Pie”. Along with animation and what looks like a who’s who of young Italian modeling talent, you see references to the transcendental and irrational number π. Being considered famous – a celebrity – has transcendence and irrationality baked in the pie, if you will. Given the work, time and chance needed to…

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John Oates Creates All-Star Livestream For Charity

Rocker @JohnOates creates all-star virtual concert for charity. Details for the 3/20 event:

In response to food insecurity caused by COVID-19 pandemic, John Oates of Hall & Oates fame has assembled an all-star virtual event to raise funds for Feeding America. Here’s the official press release for Oates Song Fest 7908 scheduled for March 20, 2021. John & Aimee Oates, Drive Entertainment Group and NugsTV are excited to announce more amazing artists who have recently signed on to perform…

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Makin' Beats with J/O/E

Makin’ Beats with J/O/E

My co-host Tony Dunn and I had an opportunity to interview J/O/E on episode 51 of Modern Brews + Beats podcast. Since then, he’s released the project, 4pk with Fostepco (available on Bandcamp). If this is your introduction to him, get into his music and check out the Q&A. Then, visit the podcast to hear more from him. GLM: If you had to describe your sound in three words, what would those words…

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Makin' Beats Q&A with Cole G

Chicago-based producer Cole G. kicks off the Makin' Beats Q&A series for 2021.

My co-host Tony Dunn and I had an opportunity to interview Cole G on episode 48 of Modern Brews + Beats podcast. Since then, he’s released two projects – the latest of which is PTO Daze (available on Bandcamp). If this is your introduction to him, get into these beats and check out the Q&A. Then, visit the podcast to hear more from him. GLM: What equipment are you using to create your beats? Any…

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Peach TRee RASCALS PUT All the OOZ On Your Mind (VIDEO)

This is some California sun-soaked, folky-jazz business and I'm here for it.

This is some California sun-soaked, folky-jazz business and I’m here for it. Los Angeles-based Peach Tree Rascals is comprised of producer/mixer Dominic “Dom” Pizano, rappers-singers Issac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, Joseph Barros, and creative director Jorge Olazaba.  Check out their single, “Ooz”. With its sing/rap flow and calm, monosyllabic chorus, it’s easy on the ears and sticky. Plus, the…

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Tunecrush: RIVIN’s new single “Distance” evokes 80's pop vibe

Tunecrush: RIVIN’s new single “Distance” evokes 80’s pop vibe

His name may be new to GLM readers, but RIVIN plans to make a new name and new ear candy for your headphones. When the London-based musician wasn’t touring, his vocal talent was heard in English, Italian and German with major agencies in Germany for TV, film and advertising. Listen to the track, then get to know more about RIVIN (born Riccardo Vino) in our exclusive Q&A below. As an accomplished…

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It's a vibe from Sydney producer MXXWLL, New York producer Carrtoons, and L.A.'s John Givez and Rae Khalil. They could subtitle this track, "A Funky Day in the Life". From MXXWLL's debut album, Sheeesh, here's "Light Turn Green". It's a vibe from Sydney producer MXXWLL, New York producer Carrtoons, and L.A.'s John Givez and Rae Khalil. They could subtitle this track, "A Funky Day in the Life". From MXXWLL's debut album, Sheeesh, here's "Light Turn Green".

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New reviews on Modern Brews + Beats Podcast

Along with reviews here at GLM, I’ve been producing and co-hosting a podcast called Modern Brews + Beats. It’s hosted at my sister site, NTX Beer. You can listen and subscribe to the podcast at Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio. Topically, it’s 65 % music and 35% craft beer as Tony and I are fans of both. Come listen, subscribe and be at part of our community.

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Live Review: Kamasi Washington / Bastards of Soul at House of Blues Dallas

Thinking back on a week when presumptive positive cases of the virus became known around the city of Dallas, it makes the memory of this night at the House of Blues even more magical as the congregation waited to be lifted. A lift is what we needed from the dreadful selection of instrumental lo-fi hip-hop coming through the speakers as we first entered the auditorium. I’m a fan of genre, but not…

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Adam Lambert - Velvet Side A

Velvet Side A features solid performances from Lambert and team. The overall production receives inspiration from the past without getting lost in it.

From talk show performances earlier in 2019, it was clear that Adam Lambert’s fourth solo project was going to be influenced by the sounds of the 1970s. After all, Lambert has been performing lead vocals for Queen – one of the decade’s best-known bands, so the influence is understandable. Listening to the new EP, Velvet Side A brings an engaging – albeit brief – vocal performance from Lambert.…

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Moonchild is back with more velvety sounds for your head. Multi-instrumentalist trio Moonchild is back with its fourth set of velvety neo-soul grooves. Little Ghost doesn't break new sonic ground from their previous efforts.

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Lambert's "Superpower" has an 80s production like Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust", bridging disco and rock with ease. While Adam Lambert has the enviable position as the lead vocalist with Queen over the last few years, he's also been writing new solo music.

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Chaka Khan - Hello Happiness

Chaka Khan wants listeners to go back to dance floor. Here's the GLM review.

With 40+ years in the music industry, Chaka Khan has performed just about every genre of popular music. 2019’s Hello Happinessis an ongoing testament to that free spirit. A 70’s funk party with electronic production from Switch (MIA, Major Lazer, Beyonce) and Sarah Ruba Taylor (New Look, DJ Leppy), the new album honors her career roots for a new generation. However, in the producers’ zeal to…

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Groove Loves Melody, round two: why the reboot.

Say hello again to Groove Loves Melody!

From 2011 to 2014, I ran this Dallas-based music blog, Groove Loves Melody. It was an outgrowth of the work I did with another writer (based in Austin at the time) called Popolio. The concept behind the entries was relationships. Tunecrush speaks to catchy single tracks or album cuts, much like a crush on someone. It’s basically the song of the moment.

Around 2014, I decided to suspend…

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Shirley Manson looks back on 20 years of Garbage

Shirley Manson looks back on 20 years of Garbage

Two decades ago, Garbage debuted onto the music charts with their eponymous debut album. Their hybrid sound of rock, pop and even electronica was a fresh sound against the roaring grunge landscape. Garbage was far from their name. With ups and downs (the band even broke up once), Garbage is now in the throes of nostalgia as they celebrate their debut’s anniversary with a reissue and the 20 Years…

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Great Shapes brings their indie rock sound to CMJ 2015 Music Marathon

Great Shapes brings their indie rock sound to CMJ 2015 Music Marathon

El Paso-based rock group Great Shapes has eleven confirmed cities on their fall tour support for their debut EP, Murmuration. One of the upcoming performances will be at CMJ 2015 The band’s drummer, Evan Tremper, recently took some time to answer a few questions about Great Shapes for Groove Loves Melody. [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/200122937"…

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