Emma Stenbeck releases new single 'Something About You'

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The singer and songwriter from New Zealand known as Emma Stenbeck has released her long-awaited new single, “Something About You.” The track has been co-written and produced by popular NZ artist, Mphatic, and published on the Li'l Dog Records New Zealand music label. Classy, stylishly smooth and darkly sensual, “Something About You” by Emma Stenbeck is a pop single that will appeal to fans of any music genre.

Stenbeck cites a long list of music legends as main artistic influences that shows her fine musical taste. She includes Jewel, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani, Duffy, Lily Allen, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Etta James, Train, Elton John, Peggy Lee, and Gloria Gaynor.

“I could go on forever!” she writes.

Of the aforementioned, Stenbeck's tone on “Something About You” lies mostly between Amy Winehouse and Etta James, which is not as far a sonic distance as one might suspect. Her high-gloss, bluesy yet feminine crooning on “Something...” is perfectly paired against the tasteful, sonorous bass bumps played deep in the groove which form the primary musical accompaniment. Choruses are filled with tidal synths flowing in dark neon, violet colors and give Stenbeck's voice a velvet backdrop against which to sparkle.

“I have been working alongside a great producer and songwriter – Mphatic – to co-write this track,” writes Stenbeck. “We wrote this track along with many others we are working on that are to be released as an EP in the coming months.”

Speaking of the theme of “Something About You,” which is alternately titled “S.A.Y.,” she comments:

“This single talks about having that special someone in your life – who just has something about them that makes you feel calm and know that everything is going to be OK no matter what is going on in your life. It's a song about celebrating 'The Rock in Your Life' you can rely on! It's a song about love and appreciation for them and their character.”

Emma Stenbeck has been writing and performing music from a very young age and has made a name for herself in her native scene in Auckland and elesewhere. Stenbeck, her producer Mphatic and label Li'l Dog Records New Zealand have been proud and enthusiastic about their growing roles in the New Zealand music scene.

“I am so excited to finally share 'Something About You' with all of my amazing fans and followers,” writes Stenbeck. “I’ve been working for awhile now on quite a few different tracks and it has been an exciting process – it truly is a dream come true.”

“Something About You” by Emma Stenbeck is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

“Something About You” single at iTunes –

https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/something-about-you-single/id839241432

Official Facebook Links –

https://www.facebook.com/emmastenbeckmusic (Emma Stenbeck)

https://www.facebook.com/mphatic.mphatic (Producer & Co-Writer Mphatic)

https://www.facebook.com/LilDogRecordsNZ (Li'l Dog Records New Zealand)

Fourtitude release debut LP 'Folk Legend'

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The alt-rock crew known as Fourtitude have released their debut LP record, “Folk Legend.” The album is comprised of 11 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 45 minutes. It has been released independent of support from the corporate music industry. One of the first and best examples of a legitimate return to the garage-rock sound of the 1990s, Fourtitude's “Folk Legend” has moments both of great tenderness and unrestrained aggression.

Fourtitude cite as main artistic influences the Beatles, Nirvana, Weezer, Smashing Pumpkins, and Pink Floyd. Various attributes of each appear clearly throughout “Folk Legend,” often fading into one another from song to song, or even from movement to movement in the same track. Audiophiles will note the sudden clear-channel switch of Weezer, the driving punch of Smashing Pumpkins circa Siamese Dream, and even some chest-tearing vocals that recall the unashamed and unforgiving screeches of Kurt Cobain.

Speaking of the themes written into “Folk Legend,” Fourtitude write that it's about: “Not letting the past weigh you down, preventing your ascent into the future. What does it mean to be somebody versus nobody? Having the courage to be yourself when being yourself isn’t popular. The worthlessness of consumerism.”

On a lighter note, however, “It is also a musical biography of ourselves during our college years, through the eyes of a former band mate. The places we’ve been and the people we know, and all of our fears, insecurities, legends, and demons.”

The “Folk Legend” record was recorded at a band member's house over the course of two months. The official Fourtitude bio states that “'Folk Legend' is a story about growing up, going to college, discovering yourself, and eventually moving on. It was recorded on a budget of less than 400 dollars, and is considered by the band members to be a true concept album.”

Joshua Smotherman of Middle Tennessee Music writes, “'Folk Legend' is a journey through human growth in the form of 90s-alt-rock sonic goodness.”

“Folk Legend” by Fourtitude is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

“Folk Legend” LP at Amazon -

http://www.amazon.com/Folk-Legend-Fourtitude/dp/B00JHECDDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1397057407&sr=1-1&keywords=%22fourtitude%22

Website -

facebook.com/fourtitudetheband

Ezra Skye releases new gospel EP 'ACTS'

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The composer and performer of ecclesiastic music known as Ezra Skye has released his latest EP album, “ACTS.” The record is comprised of five original songs for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been released on the AryxMedia record label. A partly traditional, partly contemporary collection of gospel songs, “ACTS” is a record clearly created with Christians around the world in mind, but with the chief aim of praising and pleasing the Christian God.

Ezra Skye is very direct in describing his intentions for “ACTS,” which he reveals to be an acronym standing for the latter four singles on the record.

“The whole work is intended to accompany prayer,” writes Skye. “ACTS (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication) is a means of praying similar to the structure of the Lord’s Prayer.”

The music is itself composed in such a way that each of these prayerful steps is reflected in the sound. Those unfamiliar with the Lord's Prayer as described in the Biblical book of Matthew may find a faithfully rendered modern version in Skye's “ACTS.”

“[Prayer starts] with a focus on God,” Skye writes, “hence Adoration having a big crescendo as all humanity joins in to worship Him. Then it moves to Confession – musically indicating darker tones, hinting at discord and a struggle with surrender and peace at the end. Thanksgiving unfolds with a joyful beat and a celebratory character. Finally there is Supplication – what one asks for of God in prayer – the first part being the request, hazy, not all fitting together (do we ever know what we really want?) and then the piano part being the answer – steady and consistent, if not a bit unpredictable, but with finality signified by the strings at the very end.”

As artistic influences Skye cites classic rock artists such as Led Zeppelin and Supertramp, rock musicals, and classical music. Few attributes from these appear in his “ACTS” record, though certain drum beats do recall the steadiness of Supertramp and the up-tempos of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” That the album emphasizes Christ more than anything parallels Ezra Skye's personal music history.

“I started playing guitar and bass in rock bands back in high school,” he recalls. “From there I played in a number of local working bands until I moved to New York City in 1989. Most of my music in the last 20 years has been in church, leading worship music and writing worship music and Christian songs in general.”

Skye's official bio describes him as “a songwriter and composer of spiritually influenced music. With a background in musical theater, music and business college, years of experience with working bands and decades of worship music, Ezra Skye produces deeply thoughtful, joyful, and passionate music intended to inspire the listener.”

“ACTS” by Ezra Skye is available online worldwide beginning 6 April 2014.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

ADD'L INFO:

“Acts” EP -

http://www.amazon.com/Acts-EP-Ezra-Skye/dp/B00J8DUNR0/ref=sr_1_1?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1396537545&sr=1-1&keywords=Ezra+Skye

Website -

www.ezraskye.com

Souls of Sophie releases new EP 'Departure'

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The musical talent known as Souls of Sophie has released his latest EP, “Departure.” The EP is comprised of five original songs for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been released on the Modern Wave Records music label. Shadowy, smooth and darkly stylish, the “Departure” EP from Souls of Sophie stands as evidence that the effects of dark wave music are still thriving to the delight of thousands around the world.

An official bio from Souls of Sophie describes their music as modern-wave music. It describes modern wave as “cathartic post-punk delving in surreal sonic landscapes yet delivering a punchy sound.” The music is exceptional in its adherence to minimalist sound forms. It's spaciousness shows an adept use of quiet in bringing every note to the foreground, while its subtle melody lines manage to be both intuitive and remarkably catchy.

Souls of Sophie cite as main artistic influences many of the keystones of the sound, such as Depeche Mode, the Chameleons UK, the Cure, New Order, Joy Division, and Sisters of Mercy. While fans of these artists will undoubtedly appreciate Souls of Sophie's unique spin on the general mood and tone of the above, Souls of Sophie also admits inspiration from less obvious sources, such as James, Suede, Naked Eyes, Ocean Blue, OMD, Pixies, Radiohead, Slowdive, Erasure, and even the Sex Pistols, though fewer nods to these appear on “Departure” except thematically.

Regarding these overall themes, Souls of Sophie writes that “'Departure' is about escape: from your current situation ('Wonderland'), from your own mind ('Transition'), from material excess ('Nothing'), from your past ('Never Again').”

Each great escape is represented in its own dedicated song on the “Departure” EP. Only “Broken,” appropriately located at the dead center of the powerful little record, does not have an obvious tie to ideals of independence and egression.

Souls of Sophie is currently piloted as a solo project though the preceding record, the “Dusk” EP, was recorded with the collaboration of other members. The truth remains that Souls began as a one-man band, however.

“I taught myself how to play the guitar my junior year of college” writes Souls, “and then the year I 'took off' from school, I began recording songs using a primitive setup consisting of a dual tape deck and a bass amp. A year later, after graduating college and upgrading my studio (through the use of my first credit card!) I recorded my first set of songs released as Souls of Sophie, the band/project name inspired by a character from the movie 'The Razor’s Edge.'”

“Departure” by Souls of Sophie is available online worldwide beginning 4 April 2014. An official music video from SoS is also in production.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

ADD'L INFO:

“Departure” EP-

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IVOX74S/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp?ie=UTF8&qid=1396533632&sr=1-1-catcorr

Website -

http://www.soulsofsophie.com

Royalty Rulez releases new EP 'Entree and Canape'

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The British hip hop project known as Royalty Rulez has released his latest EP album, “Entree and Canape.” The album is comprised of ten original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. Royalty Rulez has proudly released his record as an entirely independent artist. A fresh and exotic sonic blend of old-school rap sensibilities and contemporary rhythm 'n' groove, “Entree and Canape” is one of the most intriguing and entertaining hip hop EPs of 2014 so far.

Royalty Rulez (also sometimes called “Double-R”) cites as main musical influences such artists as Nas, Reggie Rockstone, D-Block, NWA, Lauren Hill and 50 Cent. From these he takes a smattering of attributes, particularly in the general tone of his back beats and high production value of his album. However the overall Royalty Rulez sound is easy to distinguish as his own.

A prolific songwriter and performer, the “Entree and Canape” EP follows Royalty Rulez's shorter “Hors D’oeuvres” EP, released just four months prior in January of 2014.

“I've always loved the sound of music since a young age,” he writes, noting that he does not mean the Julie Andrews musical. “I couldn't resist the burning desire to make my own music. Music makes me happy and does things to my mind that [nothing else] can match.”

Asked to expound upon the intended meaning of his new EP, Royalty Rulez writes, “The message I share with listeners is to be who you are and to be sincere to your way of life.” A simple, yet profound slogan appears on his official Facebook page: “If money was less, would our lives be more?”

Royalty Rulez is a 25-year-old Londoner, rapper, songwriter, and music producer. He was a Leukemia survivor by 19, having successfully battled the life-threatening illness with the aid of a bone-marrow transplant provided by his sister. His official bio describes his serious start in music during his final year of college:

“His love for music and the desire to join in its creation overwhelmed that of anything else in his life. He set up a budget studio at his home, experimented with beat making and after some time, amassed a catalogue of songs with a wider variety and commercial appeal than one might expect.”

It also notes that “The 'Entrée & Canapé́ Project' is mostly produced and mastered by Royalty Rulez but gains from rich contributions made by the likes of Gareth Johnson at Standalone Productions on the song 'Boom Beat Badda Bang Rap,'” the album's opening track.

“Entree and Canape” by Royalty Rulez is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

“Entree and Canape” at Amazon -

http://www.amazon.com/Hors-Doeuvres-Royalty-Rulez/dp/B00HQQE30Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=dmusic&ie=UTF8&qid=1396901933&sr=1-2&keywords=Royalty+Rulez

DJ Pinx P releases new single 'International Dubstep'

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The performer of digital music known as DJ Pinx P has released his newest dance single, “International Dubstep.” The single is the first official release from DJ Pinx P and is considered to be his debut around the world. It has been composed by Dwyane Sash. It has been released on the Plinth music records label. Upbeat, stylish, fun and full of rhythm and back beat, “International Dubstep” is an intriguing and immersing EDM single and a fine introduction to DJ Pinx P all around.

DJ Pinx P's “International Dubstep” has been released concurrently alongside a second DJ Pinx P title, “My Little Baby Radio.” Both “My Little Baby Radio” and “International Dubstep” have been turning heads since their appearance late in March 2014, particularly on websites most popular with fans of electronic dance music, such as Beatport, SoundCloud and ReverbNation.

Asked to cite main artistic influences, DJ Pinx P shrugs the idea of inspiration off, implying that the track seemed to write itself through him.

“The song just happened,” he writes, “starting from loops on my DAW [Digital Audio Workstation].”

DJ Pinx P began his music career having been lead to the production table by appreciating the sounds his favorite EDM composers had created for their fans.

“Feeling for the music of others, I wanted do compose, myself,” he writes of this.

DJ Pinx P has been making professional music since 2012. His “International Dubstep” single was mastered by Grammy-Award winner Erick Labson of UMS North Hollywood. Labson's credits include albums by Sublime, Aerosmith, Boyz II Men, the Who, Duke Ellington, and Souljah Boy – as well as the debut of DJ Pinx P.

Pinx P's subgenre created to describe “International Dubstep” is called “party jingle.”

“It is a Party Jingle,” he writes, “the first I know, and supposed to serve as an evening opener, as an easy [transition] from one style to another (like from pop or rock to dubstep, garage and so forth, namely for DJs). It's just good music. It is supposed to spread good feelings to everybody.”

“International Dubstep” by DJ Pinx P is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

iTunes Link -

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/international-dubstep-party/id822003884?i=822003885

Old Kerry McKee releases new EP 'Letter to a Sick'

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The singer and songwriter from Sweden known as Old Kerry McKee has released his new EP record, “Letter to a Sick.” The album is comprised of five original McKee songs for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been released on the independent record label, HoboRec, which has been rapidly gaining in popularity over the last few months worldwide. A true, modern blues album full of 19th-century American soul, “Letter to a Sick” by Old Kerry McKee is touching, arresting, full of groove and even a little spooky.

Old Kerry McKee lives in suburban Gothenburg and cites only one artistic influence on his official Facebook page, the traditional American folk player, Townes van Zandt. Like the shadowy, grim songwriting of van Zandt, Old Kerry McKee's music is dark and foreboding, while maintaining a country sound that reflects the genuine sound and feel of the American frontier. He plays solo, and manages drums and percussion while singing and playing guitar simultaneously onstage. Old Kerry McKee is variously categorized as folk music, blues music and Americana at online music websites.

“Letter to a Sick” (which may or may not be a reference to Emily L. Morse's 1864 “Letter to a Sick and Wounded Soldier”) is Old Kerry McKee's most significant official release since his 2012 debut LP, “Wooden Songs,” which garnered considerable and well-deserved praise from critics everywhere.

“Old Kerry McKee does not cease to amaze,” writes Mahogony Folk. The Examiner nodded, “An exceptional debut … Truly a great addition to the scene.”

McKee signed to the HoboRec label in February of 2014, just weeks before this release of “Letter to a Sick.”

HoboRec's bio on OKM reads, “The music may be dark, but the future looks bright for Old Kerry McKee.”

“Letter to a Sick” by Old Kerry McKee is available globally online. See the official HoboRec website to order it in a limited edition 10” vinyl record format.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

ADD'L INFO:

“Letter to a Sick” -

https://itunes.apple.com/gw/album/letter-to-a-sick-ep/id838654288

Website -

http://www.hoborec.com