Paula Punch releases new EP album 'Lost Horizon Sessions'

The songwriter and producer of alternative rock known as Paula Punch has released her latest official EP album, “Lost Horizon Sessions.” The EP contains four original Paula Punch tracks recorded live in the studio for a total listening time of about 15 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release on the Punch Park record label. The latest in her constantly updating repertoire and her official debut live release, “Lost Horizon Sessions” is the public's first glimpse of Punch + guitar without any additional accompaniment.

Sydney, Australia's Paula Punch cites as influences Annie Lennox, Joni Mitchell, Chrissy Hind, Francoise Hardy, Bob Dylan, Ed Kuepper and Ron Sexsmith. Her own sound varies from release to release, generally falling within the broad margins of the alt-rock genre, but “Lost Horizon Sessions” finds her at her Annie Lennox-est, with welcome notes of Tori Amos and Jewel thrown in for good measure. Touching, human, and distinctly personal, “Lost Horizon Sessions” is Paula Punch's most naturally elegant record to date.

“This is a live recording session Paula did some years ago,” writes the Punch Park label of their new album, “at Philip Punch's Electric Avenue Studios in Trafalgar Street Annandale.” The recordings feature some of the last engineering work of the legendary Wayne “Groove” Myers who passed away in 2016. “These recordings had been lost for a while as Electric Avenue had since moved its location,” says Punch Park. “They were rediscovered only recently. These tracks included 'Lost Horizon' which has appropriately become the EP title.” Punch Park describes the mix by Groove Myers as “perfectly riding” Paula Punch's emotional performances. The tracks were recorded after a period of solo gigs around Sydney including supporting spots with Ed Kuepper which Punch has called “intense.” The tracks on “Lost Horizon Sessions” are a window onto the sets Paula Punch played during that time. Paula Punch has risen to become a staple in the Australian indie music scene. She usually tours and plays with her Sydney band, the Fireflys. Her debut LP album, “Don't Look Down,” appeared in 2018. Punch has since toured California with Mark Punch and New Zealand-born Nashville artist Jackie Bristow. She won 2^nd Place in the Australian Songwriting Awards' Indie Rock 2018 (she took 5th in 2017). She is the founder and leader of her regular singer-songwriter showcase, “The Punch Sessions,” promoting local artists. “Lost Horizon Sessions” by Paula Punch on the Punch Park label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, alternative rock fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com “Lost Horizon Sessions” by Paula Punch –

https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Horizon-Sessions-Paula-Punch/dp/B07QBBX2JV/

Official Website –

https://www.paulapunch.com/

Tim St. Clair releases new EP album 'Slow Start'

The songwriter and producer of country music known as Tim St. Clair has released his latest official EP album, “Slow Start.” The EP album contains six original Tim St. Clair tracks for an approximate total listening time of 30 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Genuine, heartfelt, and deeply evocative, “Slow Start” showcases Tim St. Clair as one of the most intriguing independent country artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Tim St. Clair cites as main artistic influences Elvis Presley, T.G.Sheppard, John Conlee, Ronnie Milsap, Little Texas, Alabama, and the Oak Ridge Boys, as well as non-country artists such as Phil Collins, U2, Kiss, Motley Crue, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, Nickelback, Sammy Hagar, Kid Rock, and Buckcherry. Tim St. Clair's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's country fans have heard before. With an emphasis on honesty, enthusiasm, and true love for the American country sound, “Slow Start” by Tim St. Clair has a little something for every fan of country music today.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Slow Start,” Tim St. Clair writes, “The title song was one of the last songs written because I thought it was a great title. Also, it described the feelings I had following my passion in being involved in making music and the lack of support I received. There are relationship songs which express the love and care of another. There is a song of deep loss and gratitude. There is a song about taking chances in others.”

Much of the palpable reality of music by Tim St. Clair comes from his steadfast faith in himself as an artist and as a person striving to create songs which speak his heart truthfully and earnestly.

“Music has always been a passion since childhood,” St. Clair writes of this. “I devoted myself to learning music believing it's never too late.”

Tim St. Clair is the son of a Vietnam veteran, farmer and iron worker who, in St. Clair's words, “inspired me to take chances and risks that some may never take.” St. Clair himself is also a veteran of the US Army, and has worked in construction, firefighting, and as a medic. He enjoys weight training, wrestling, jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, and spending time with his family.

Speaking of his plan for his music, Tim St. Clair says, “I hope the listeners find the simple messages of love, loss and understandings. These songs are expressions of emotions, feelings and life lessons captured and expressed.”

“Slow Start” by Tim St. Clair is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, country music fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com “Slow Start” by Tim St. Clair – https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Start-Tim-St-Clair/dp/B07Q6MRJWY/

KMTX release new EP album '5 Min'

The songwriters and producers of electronic hip hop known as KMTX have released their latest official EP album, “5 Min.” The EP album contains six original KMTX tracks for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the KMTX record label. Part electronica, part pop-influenced house music, and all hip hop, “5 Min” showcases KMTX as one of the most intriguing dance hip hop artists of the year so far and promises that they have plenty more where that came from.

Asked to describe where they got their inspiration for “5 Min,” Russia's KMTX do not cite any main artistic influences. KMTX's own sound takes elements from the pop, house, and hip-hop categories for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on rhythm, melodic hooks and razor-sharp vocal performances, “5 Min” by KMTX has a little something for everybody.

“5 Min” is built around three key single tracks, “Mutants,” “Dizel,” and the title track, “5 Min.” In addition to KMTX musicians Ruba and AYU, their “5 Min” EP album also features a performance by Alseyda. The “Dizel” and “5 Mins” singles come bundled on the EP with Ruba, Nzero, Ayu, and Timur Kerimov versions.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “5 Min,” KMTX writes, “Our philosophy is very simple. We want to send some positive vibrations to people, making them follow our rhythm, forget about their troubles and mistakes. No one is perfect, but life is one. Just find your true nature in KMTX.”

KMTX are also sometimes billed as Cymatics or Kimatix.

“5 Min” by KMTX on the KMTX label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, electronic hip-hop fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com

“5 Min” by KMTX –

https://www.amazon.com/Kmtx-5-Min-AYU-Ruba/dp/B07NSNDVQ9/

Extra Strength releases new single 'Watch Me Now'

The songwriter and producer of reggae and roots music known as Extra Strength has released his latest official single, “Watch Me Now.” It has been concurrently released with an official music video (link provided below). The single has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Long Time Running Records record label. Fun, endlessly danceable and instantly addictive, “Watch Me Now” showcases Extra Strength as one of the most intriguing reggae and roots music artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Extra Strength cites as main artistic influences the Rastafari movement, Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and crew, Hank Williams, the Beatles, and Motown. Extra Strength's own sound is founded on the reggae, roots and dancehall traditions, taking elements from each of these and adding something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's reggae fans have heard before. With an emphasis on deep grooves, uplifting melodies and lyrics based on the true Rastafari spirit, “Watch Me Now” by Extra Strength has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Watch Me Now,” Extra Strength writes, “'Watch Me Now' is about all those people like myself who had lost everything through oppression and the jealousy and envy of a few people, people who can't stand to see a rasta make it, or own anything, especially talent or self. After losing everything, it was me and Jah and it was beautiful. It was wonderful to see Jah in everything.”

“Watch Me Now” is the just latest official release from Extra Strength in his constantly growing repertoire which includes such popular drops as his “Jah Works” album and “Jah Love” acoustic album (both 2012), “Lucky Star #6” (2007), “God Is So Good” (1996), and “Can We All Get Along” (1992).

Speaking of his start in music, Extra Strength writes, “Music was apart of my family history. My father gave me an acoustic guitar – I ended up with a college degree in music and performance.” A veteran of the stage and reggae scene, Extra Strength has been writing and playing his original songs since 1981.

“Watch Me Now” by Extra Strength on the Long Time Running Records label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, reggae and roots music fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com “Watch Me Now” by Extra Strength – https://itunes.apple.com/us/music-video/watch-me-now/1454589809 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OlBZpHOc9M

Darnell Da’Bachelor releases new single 'Mr. Rogers'

The songwriter and producer of modern soul music known as Darnell Da’Bachelor has released his latest official single, “Mr. Rogers.” The single has been bundled with a second original Darnell Da’Bachelor track, “A Woman Like You,” for an approximate total listening time of eight minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Bluesy, classy, sonorous and riddled with style, “Mr. Rogers” showcases Darnell Da’Bachelor as one of the most intriguing modern soul music artists of the year so far and promises that he has plenty more where that came from.

Decatur, Mississippi's Darnell Da’Bachelor cites as main artistic influences Bobby Bland, BB King, Tyrone Davis, Marvin Sease, Little Milton, and Sir Small World. Darnell Da’Bachelor's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on smooth vocal performances, chill melody lines and solid back beats, “Mr. Rogers” and “A Woman Like You” by Darnell Da’Bachelor have a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Mr. Rogers,” Darnell Da’Bachelor writes, “I bring all kind of messages to the table. My music has no limitations.”

This lyrical freedom comes partially from having been in music since before – well, almost anything.

“I been singing ever since I was able to speak, LOL,” writes Da'Bachelor. “The first songs I remember singing were blues. My mother use to sing to me all the time. I remember her changing me and she would be humming or singing something. I would just follow what she was doing.”

Today, Darnell Da’Bachelor is mostly known for playing and singing blues music. This also has deep roots in his childhood.

Darnell Da’Bachelor says of this, “I was born in a small town Decatur. I grew up singing in church … I’ve been a blues lover all my life. I started writing songs when I was in the high school.” “Mr. Rogers” and “A Woman Like You” are the most prominent official releases from Darnell Da’Bachelor since his popular 2010 gospel album, “I Won’t Turn Back.”

“Mr. Rogers” by Darnell Da’Bachelor is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, modern soul music fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com “Mr. Rogers” by Darnell Da’Bachelor – https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Rogers-Darnell-DaBachelor/dp/B07P8CPNQP/

Official Website –

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009526908961

TUBA Stockholm release new dance album 'Finally'

The songwriter and producer of pop and dance music known as TUBA Stockholm has released their latest official album, “Finally.” The album contains seven original TUBA Stockholm tracks for an approximate total listening time of half an hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Packed with hooks, sing-along lines, and a ton of undeniable grooves, “Finally” showcases TUBA Stockholm as one of the most intriguing pop and dance music artists of the year so far and promises that they have plenty more where that came from.

Sweden's TUBA Stockholm cite as main artistic influences the Rolling Stones, the Bee Gees, Jamiroquai, ABBA, and Stevie Wonder. TUBA Stockholm's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds subtle modern elements for an energetic, contemporary disco sound unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on dancefloor draw, forget-your-worries lyrics and razor sharp studio production, “Finally” by TUBA Stockholm has a little something for every fan of pop and disco music.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Finally,” TUBA Stockholm writes, “This is music that will make you feel good, just as we do! 'Finally' is an album we hope will make you dress fancy, polish your shoes and then throw your jacket on the dance-floor and start dancing to a different kind of music.”

TUBA Stockholm are Jonas Sjöstedt and Thomas Marmolin, whom began making music on guitar and tuba in high school but didn't play together until college.

“We started playing and writing music together and found that we shared an interest in a different kind of pop and dance 'n' roll. We formed the band Rubber Revolver that was active in the music scene of Stockholm in the late '90s.”

For nearly two decades now, Sjöstedt and Marmolin have been writing and performing as TUBA Stockholm. “TUBA Stockholm has always been about the quality of revolutionary music,” they say of their longtime collaboration, “regardless of the genre or contemporary style.” “Finally” by TUBA Stockholm is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, pop and dance music fans.

[In memory of Jonas Sjöstedt, 1967 - 2019]

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com “Finally” by TUBA Stockholm – https://www.amazon.com/Finally-TUBA-Stockholm/dp/B07JK4M5KH/

Official Soundcloud Page –

https://soundcloud.com/tubastockholm

Symeon and Marc V release new future-house single 'Resolution' featuring Al Pimentel

The songwriters and producers of future-house music known as Symeon and Marc V have released their latest official single, “Resolution.” In addition to the considerable talents of Symeon and Marc V, “Resolution” also features a performance by Al Pimentel. The single has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the iRED Recordings record label. Driving, verve-charged, and stylish as all hell, “Resolution” showcases Symeon and Marc V as one of the most intriguing electronica duos of the year so far and promises that they have plenty more where that came from.

Los Angeles' Symeon and Marc V cites as main artistic influences Nora En Pure, Sons of Maria, and EDX. Symeon and Marc V's own sound takes elements from each of these and adds something fresh and unique for a result unlike anything today's music fans have heard before. With an emphasis on beats, hooks, and addictive melody lines, “Resolution” by Symeon and Marc V has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall meaning of “Resolution,” Symeon and Marc V writes, “This one year collaboration work between friends is a bit of melodic-trance and future house. Check out this sexy track and the sax version by Al Pimentel.”

Symeon and Marc V's collaboration began in the aughts when they ran a trio of nightclubs called RED. The popular venue had locations in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas.

“Crazy Good Times!” they have said of their work as DJs. Having come together in the Y2K-era underground rave scene, their material spans the variety between trance music, electro house, and Miami breaks. “It’s all about the mood and the groove,” they write, “making tracks that get you going regardless of genre.”

Their current bio states that “When not in the studio, Symeon and Marc V remain busy in the local underground scene. You can catch them at events, bars, raves and shows infusing stunning synths, heavy-hitting baselines, and massive drops.”

“Resolution” by Symeon and Marc V on the iRED Recordings label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, electronica fans.

-S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.MondoTunes.com “Resolution” by Symeon and Marc V – https://www.amazon.com/Resolution-Marc-V-SyMeon/dp/B07PR2BRRL/

Official Website –

http://www.iredrecordings.com/