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Enjoy Great Jams, Infectious Vibes on Macaco's New Project, Civilizado Como Los Animales

Enjoy Great Jams, Infectious Vibes on Macaco’s New Project, Civilizado Como Los Animales

Hitting us with an album packed with masterfully crafted, immaculately produced songs that range from infectious pop to more relaxing reggae and rumba vibes to mixing tango-flamenco with an 808 drum machine, Macaco delivers a powerful and tasty sonic punch with his new album, Civilizado Como Los Animales.

The title of the album comes from phrase recorded by Brazilian singer-songwriter Roberto…

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Panteón Rococó RAWK! New Album, Infiernos, Now Available

Panteón Rococó RAWK! New Album, Infiernos, Now Available

Always excited when I receive music from international artists, especially when English isn’t their native language. Although Infiernos is Panteón Rococó’s ninth studio album, this is my introduction to the band. And I am loving every second of this album!!

Every single song rocks! Simple and plain. Infectious rhythms, high energy, memorable melodies, larger than life hooks and a production…

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Story Of My Life, Kevin West Delivers The Sonic Goods, Excellent Songwriting on New Album

Story Of My Life, Kevin West Delivers The Sonic Goods, Excellent Songwriting on New Album

A life long lover and student of music, Kevin West has embraced a variety of styles including, but not limited to, blues, rock, metal, Hip Hop and even folk/Americana singer/songwriter.

A recent graduate from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood (with Honors), West also studied jazz at the College of Charleston, South Carolina. In 2006, he won American Songwriting Magazine’s lyric contest.…

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Deep C Divers Rock Out On Upcoming EP We're All Americans

Deep C Divers Rock Out On Upcoming EP We’re All Americans

Boston based rockers Deep C Divers are preparing for the release of a jammin’ new EP titled We’re All Americans.

Hailed as a band “that gives music purists something to smile about“, Deep C Divers deliver a highly infectious blend of rock sounds with a heavy dose of mood boosting pop appeal all sprinkled with some funk and reggae vibes for a delicious twist.

Featuring five masterfully…

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Interview with CLO

New LA Starlet on the scene, CLO spoke with us about her next moves and her studio days.

Hi Clo. How is your summer going?

Hello! My summer is going amazing so far. I plan on finishing up my record, traveling, and playing shows when I can.

Are you excited about new music coming out of the studio soon?

In fact, I am! It is a really exciting time for me as I wrap up this album with…

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Interview with Didda Joe

Interview with Didda Joe

We recently caught up with Indiana’s own, Didda Joe. A talented performer getting ready for a new release and a Tour this Fall.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6RiH4it36bTUNBvUjPH2DP?si=AFW-ZI6dRiegvAlZAuGimg Listen to Didda Joe on Spotify

Didda Joe, tell us about your new music and inspiration in writing!

Hey thanks for having me! Well this new material has really just been my ongoing…

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Fitzsimon & Brogan Deliver An Album Packed with Tasty Jams, The Girl Who Shouted Love At The Heart Of The World Now Available!

Fitzsimon & Brogan Deliver An Album Packed with Tasty Jams, The Girl Who Shouted Love At The Heart Of The World Now Available!

Fitzsimon & Brogan have become regulars on these pages and for great reason. Their blend of tasty, vintage, retro, infectious, pop-rockin’ sounds never disappoint. Their album, The Girl Who Shouted Love at the Heart of the World, is now available. Get ready to jam!

As with every other release I have written about, this dynamic power duo continue to outdo themselves with each release. From the…

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Deborah Berg Delivers Foot-Stompin' Jam with You're Gone, New Road Home Album Now Available

Deborah Berg Delivers Foot-Stompin’ Jam with You’re Gone, New Road Home Album Now Available

Songwriter, educator, Martin guitar endorsed artist, iHeartRadio Artist To Watch, and 38 year music veteran Deborah Berg has delivered a foot-stompin, bluegrass-infused, roots-rockin’ new album titled New Road Home.

Founded in the roots of traditional country with a heavy infusion of bluegrass, Deborah Berg’sexcellent songwriting and vivid storytelling immediately pull listeners into a…

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Rockie Brown Delivers Passionate, Moving Performance on New Single, Listen To Hero

Rockie Brown Delivers Passionate, Moving Performance on New Single, Listen To Hero

Las Vegas singer, rapper and bad ass rocker Rockie Brown has arrived with an engaging, powerful new single (and music video) titled Hero.

With a stellar 2019 so far, Rockie has landed major sync deals with: E!TV’s Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Total Divas, Total Bellas, A&E’s Born This Way, MTV’s The Real World, Lohan Beach Club, TLC’s The Healer, USA Network’s Miz & Mrs., OWN Network’s Fam…

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Interview with The Goldwyn Experiment - Avenue B, the Album and Web Series, Now Available

Interview with The Goldwyn Experiment – Avenue B, the Album and Web Series, Now Available

The highly talented, multi-faceted, multimedia creator and musician known as The Goldwyn Experiment has arrived with his latest album Avenue B; the follow-up to Avenue A. Both albums are available on your favorite digital service provider.

A fusion of genres with a strong foundation in the liberating space of jazz, The Goldwyn Experimentis spearheaded by Goldwyn Thandrayen who grew up on an…

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Beats Rhymes Nightlife with Max Bundles

Beats Rhymes Nightlife with Max Bundles

Welcome to another round of Hip Hop, Indie and Experimental music with the one and only Max Bundles and his Beats Rhymes Nightlife radio show. You can catch the replay here every Tuesday at 12:30 PM PST or live every Thursday evening on Radio Supa 7 PM PST.

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Interview with Wlav - Anxiety & Apathy

Interview with Wlav – Anxiety & Apathy

Ryan Allen aka Wlav got his start in music by producing DJ mixes for fans of his tumblr (whitelinesandversace), where he built a following after several viral posts. He released his first EP in 2015 and immediately began working on his debut album, 1001, which was released in Fall 2016.

Before the end of 2017, Wlav had released two singles, Gold and Wasting My Time, both featured on his Hono…

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Interview with Serenity Sounds - Music as Therapy and Healing

Interview with Serenity Sounds – Music as Therapy and Healing

Serenity Sounds is a solo project aimed at creating music intended as healing and therapy.

Using ambient soundscapes, a host of MIDI instruments and VST plugins, and a passion for creating soundscapes that help others, Serenity Sounds has garnered quite a buzz and following among the YouTube community, the primary platform used for releasing these audio and visual creations.

Scrolling…

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Ranzel X Kendrick Is Back To Finish the Texas Album Series, Listen to Texas Cactus Now

Ranzel X Kendrick Is Back To Finish the Texas Album Series, Listen to Texas Cactus Now

The last time I wrote about Ranzel X Kendrick I was highlighting album two in his Texas Series, Texas Sagebrush. Now he’s back with Texas Cactus, the finale of the trilogy.

Including eleven songs of organic, intimate, Americana-folk, Texas Cactus remains rooted in Ranzel X Kendrick’sTexas spirit. Each song is sprinkled with a variety of instrumentation including fiddle, steel guitar, and…

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Interview with Todd Warner Moore - Love and Change

Interview with Todd Warner Moore – Love and Change

Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Todd Warner Moore has penned a diverse catalogue of music over time.  His albums contain dashes of Folk, 60s Psychedelia,  Americana, 70s Singer/Songwriter, Gipsy, and Latin music. 

Over time, he has performed in several bands including Acoustic Juice and Budapest-based Tea Thieves. 

Moore has written and recorded four albums in the past year.  In June…

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Interview with Moonlight Social - Valleys and Peaks

Interview with Moonlight Social – Valleys and Peaks

“Life, to me, is valleys and peaks.” It’s a simple refrain, but one borne of profound consequence and infinitely relatable. Jeremy Burchard and Jennica Scott (the duo comprising Moonlight Social) have seen their fair share of ups and downs since 2010, when they first began crafting songs in Burchard’s tiny garage apartment in Austin, Texas. 

After relocating to Nashville in 2016, the band…

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Interview with 308 Ghost Train - 21 Guns and A Million Tears

Interview with 308 Ghost Train – 21 Guns and A Million Tears

In this interview spotlight, I chat with 308 Ghost Train about the new single, 21 Guns and a Million Tears, challenges, technology and more.

Full Q&A along with links and music below.

https://open.spotify.com/album/06dfGFjO42JO6JQRl0ohBi?si=V8nbVYtsSTWu3g5bhOGhOw Listen to 308 Ghost Train on Spotify

Where are you from and what style of music do you create? (In your own words, not…

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