Sonic Smash-Music!: August 2013

Thursday, August 29, 2013

62nd Silence releases new EP 'Violation of Etiquette'

The rock band known as 62^nd Silence have released their new, standout, flagship EP record album, “Violation of Etiquette.” The album is comprised of five original tracks for an approximate total playing time of 20 minutes. A rocking, passionate rock record of epic proportions, “Violation of Etiquette” is a round and comprehensive treatment to new fans of the 62^nd Silence experience, and one that is certain to be considered the solid foundation of future 62^nd material to come.

The sound of 62^nd Silence on “Violation of Etiquette” is unrelenting and aggressive without seeming macho or melodramatic. Their direct, gripping delivery holds the listener's attention and doesn't let go, throwing one-two punches with consistent creativity throughout the course of the powerful extended-play album. Their tones are reminiscent of Tool and A Perfect Circle, though neither as abrasive nor as dark. Nevertheless, “Violation...” is packed with powerful minor chords and scales, personal and intimate lyrics, and is overall an extremely intense record. Still, undertones of positive and inspiring energy peek between the lines, particularly in the unlikely titled, “Fading Away,” the melody of which not only climbs, but soars.

In the end it is this undercurrent of resilience and determination that prevails in the energetic verve and mood of “Violation of Etiquette.” Fans of high-impact rock music with a shadowy feel and a full heart will be enthusiastic for this first offering from 62^nd Silence, this surprise adrenaline burst from Sydney, Australia who walked away with the grand prize from the Mounties Battle of the Bands in 2012. With an ever-more burgeoning clan of fans around the world, and a growing reputation for being one of the most explosive acts to ever burn down a stage, this crew of rockers is sure to fill out concert halls internationally in a very short amount of time. Keep your eyes on them.

The long-awaited “Violation of Etiquette” by 62^nd Silence is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The EP “Violation of Etiquette” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

MondoTunes (www.mondotunes.com) supplies the largest music distribution in the world and provides upstream services for many major labels in search of breakout artists. While most independent distributors reach only 45-50 retailers despite charging needless monthly and yearly fees, MondoTunes reaches over 750 retailers and mobile partners in over 100 world regions without any monthly or yearly fees.

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

http://www.62ndsilence.com/

Yeshua Alexander releases new single 'Question-????'

The singer and composer known as Yeshua Alexander has released his latest and most elegant single to date, titled “Question-????,” to worldwide adulation. It has been released on the Flight 77 Music Group record label, complete with a stunning and striking official music video. The track is a digital house song that is perhaps most at home on a full dance floor on a thumping Friday night, but which is also well suited to drives through the city, a walk around the neighborhood, or simple casual listening. A positive, optimistic sounding, feel-good track with verve, punch, and a healthy dose of rhythm, “Question-????” by Yeshua Alexander is poised to take the nightclubs and radio stations by storm.

This track is a youthful song full of action and sensuality, pounding percussion and graceful, crystalline piano melodies. It combines traditional keyboard synth sounds and tones with climbing, soaring vocals and direct beats for a well-balanced combination of punch and groove. The effect is one that is both soothing and vivacious, calming and innervating. It is likely for these fine attributes to become a club favorite with longtime house music fans and newcomers to the scene alike, one that will not only fill the dance floor, but also keep dancers dancing.

“Question-????” is certain to be the first taste of Yeshua Alexander music most audiophiles will have heard, but it is even more certain to be followed by much, much more. The effortless grace with which Alexander composes his phrases, beats, and measures proves that he has the good taste and innumerable skills to produce high-quality tracks such as “Question-????” at whim. The fast pace and high energy of the song promises that he will follow this already-popular single with a long series of releases, making him a digital music producer to watch for in the coming months.

“Question-????” by Yeshua Alexander is available online everywhere.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The track “Question-????” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

Watch Yeshua Alexander New Music Video Questions-????
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website:

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Singer-songwriter Shawn Rae releases new LP 'A World of Romance: a Time to Fall in Love Again'

The singer and songwriter known as Shawn Rae has released his new LP, “A World of Romance: a Time to Fall in Love Again.” The LP is comprised of 10 classic tracks for an approximate total playing time of nearly 45 minutes. A heartfelt, glorious tribute to love in all its forms and permutations, “A World of Romance: a Time to Fall in Love Again” by Shawn Rae is a beautiful and masterful collection from one of the world's most skilled and tasteful male vocalists today.

Rae's “A World of Romance...” addresses itself to fans of romantic ballads by including both timeless classics – “Delilah” by Tom Jones and “The Greatest Love of All,” famously popularized by Whitney Houston in 1986, for instance – and originals, such as the seminal Shawn Rae favorite, “Love Is what Happens.”

These tracks are sung in Rae's signature smooth and mellow baritone, for which he has garnered a passionate following over his growing repertoire of LPs and singles. (His eclectic rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” which he sings from his own perspective as an immigrant, is in particular not to be missed.) While Rae is an accomplished singer with scores of tracks to his credit, he remains best known for love songs and romance ballads, and in this vein “A World of Romance” is poised to become his flagship, most capital album to date.

Also of note is Rae's remarkable upbringing, which occurred in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. His native culture blends Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Jewish, Tibetan, and Chinese ancestries.

He has been cited as saying, “A unified humanity can collectively resolve problems. Divided, we only serve to create them.”

His perspective is perhaps more philosophical than spiritual, though the end is the same: Rae believes in the inherent goodness of humanity, and that with a little conscious attention, people can change the world for the better.

“The challenge,” he writes, “is to individually and collectively awaken our true potential for goodness and greatness, and to realize that positive change begins with us.”

Rae has been known for selflessly sharing his royalties and time to help alleviate homelessness, hunger, disease and despair around the globe.

“A World of Romance: a Time to Fall in Love Again” by Shawn Rae is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “A World of Romance: a Time to Fall in Love Again.” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail:

starcc63@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.shawnrae.com/

Bokozu Soun Stem releases new EP 'Livity'

The composer of experimental and modern dub-poetry music known as Bokozu Soun Stem has released his most significant and capital record to date, “Livity,” to widespread critical and fan acclaim. The album has been released with three original Bokozu Soun Stem tracks, “Watch This Space,” “Sub-Saharan,” and “Bass Culture,” the latter of which is perhaps the most definitive example of Bokozu's unique dub tone and style. An album unlike any other, “Livity” is certain to bring its unique Caribbean twist to both the electronica and reggae genres, and to become one of the seminal influences on both in the years to come.

“Livity” is a word used by Rastafarians to refer to the energy or life-force that flows through all living things. In this sense, the roots that connect Bokozu Soun Stem's EP to the works of such artists as Air and the Chemical Brothers, Bob Marley and Yellowman are the same, and this 'livity' is indeed felt throughout the record. The dub-poetry that effuses from the trio of songs is more sonic than verbal, unlike most poetry, and in this Bokozu stays truest to the rhythm and groove of his musical traditions.

“Bokozu Soun Stem is delivering dub-poetry in a fresh new way,” his official bio states clearly. “Bokozu likes to draw a visual in the mind, and educate the listener on Dub culture. While experimenting with different flavours of sound that can decorate the rhythm track, the focus is always on the drum and bass.”

This sound is spacious and clean, populated mostly with a beat and light, natural, warm accompaniment. His vocals are often present, but never are they the main event.

“There is no specific message in the songs,” Bokozu writes. “But since the lyrics are done in a dub-poetry style, you will encounter old Jamaican sayings.”

“Livity” by Bokozu Soun Stem is a powerful little EP and a wonderful introduction to one of dub's most fascinating and remarkable new artists. It is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The EP “Livity” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -

sonicheights@gmail.com

website -

www.bokozusounstem.bandcamp.com

Rapper Jay Charm releases new EP 'P-Game'

The singer and songwriter of hip-hop music known as Jay Charm has released his flagship EP record, “P-Game,” to widespread approbation and critical acclaim. The album has been released on the King Charm Music record label. It is comprised of six original tracks for an approximate total playing time of 20 minutes. These include “Double Up,” “Life I Love,” “Money Money Money,” “Head Shots,” “Idc,” and “Money Walk.” Considered as a whole, this collection of new music from Jay Charm makes a heavy-hitting impression that is sure to solidify his place in the urban underground as one of the most talented and ambitious new faces in the hip-hop scene today.

Jay Charm's music is more classy than gritty, more intellectual than casual, more up-front than insinuating. His style is slightly aggressive without seeming macho, his delivery direct, his execution razor sharp and almost surgically precise, though he never seems as if it is the slightest bit difficult for him to spit a rhyme in time. His grooves are danceable, but equally suited to listening in the car or through headphones on a walk around town. His themes are sometimes personal, sometimes social, and sometimes even wax philosophical. Charm's music is both gritty and gentlemanly, real and explosive. This is music for the true and old-school hip-hop fan.

Charm's orchestration on “P-Game” is often epic-sounding, large, and towering above more spacious and open tracks. He has elements of the new and old-schools, and raps over modern digital melodies and the occasional transform scratch at the same time. His closing pair of tracks, “Idc” and “Money Walk” are perhaps his most evocative songs on this EP, the former being a cruise-worthy groove, the latter a poppy, get-up-and-dance song full of verve.

For fans of the hip-hop and rap genres, “P-Game” is a record that cannot be missed, and Jay Charm is an artist deserving of much global attention.

“P-Game” by Jay Charm is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The EP “P-Game” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

jay@jaycharm.com

Ncircle releases capital new LP 'Old School Groove'

The Los Angeles band known as Ncircle has released their latest and greatest full-length record album, titled, “Old School Groove.” The album has been released on the Komplete Productions music label. Coming hot on the tail of the single release of the album's title track, “Old School Groove”, on September 6^th of 2012, this staggering new achievement completes what they started with 40 full minutes of classy and excellent music. For fans of jazz, soul, blues and R 'n' B who feel as if there hasn't been a true release of genuine quality in their favorite genre for some time, “Old School Groove” stands as a prime example of refined style, precision playing, and that classic old-school groove for miles and miles.

This genuine style is the founding principle of Ncircle (often stylized NCIRCLE). Without baring their soul, Ncircle could not exist.

“Keeping it real is what drives and motivates Ncircle,” writes the band in their official bio. “With the world saturated with fabrication, we focus on the real, bringing real music that touches the heart and soul, and lyrics that enlighten and inspire.”

This earnest, honest musical mentality goes all the way to their core. Upon being asked how they became involved with music, they respond clearly and concisely.

“The band members all share the same entrance to music,” they write. “That is, we did not choose music – we were chosen by music.”

This is clear by the time the listener gets halfway through the first track of “Old School Groove.” Nobody can write music this way unless the music is speaking to the artists, and no artists can play music like this unless the song is speaking directly through them.

Ncircle cites as main artistic influences legends such as War, Tower of Power, Heat Wave, The Gap Band, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, BB King, Bobby Blue Bland, and Bob Marley.

“Old School Groove” by Ncircle is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “Old School Groove” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -
kblanket@aol.com

website -
www.ncircleband.com

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Ncircleband

Singer-songwriter Jerry Hudson releases new single 'Every Life Tells a Story'

The singer and songwriter known as Jerry Hudson has released his latest single, “Every Life Tells a Story.” The single has been released on the Hudsong music label. An interpersonal, deeply compassionate song, “Every Life Tells a Story” by Jerry Hudson is one of the most heartfelt and humanitarian songs released this year, as well as a quality release from one of the world's most genuine writers.

Having been inspired to play and write music at the tender age of 17, Jerry Hudson began making tunes after having been introduced to the Beatles. He cites as main artistic influences such legends as the Beatles, Vangelis, and Phil Keaggy. “Every Life Tells a Story,” however, lies more within the genre of traditional folk music. It has few frills, its main attraction being the direct and meaningful delivery and songwriting of Hudson, himself. His vocal and instrumental execution are gentle and sympathetic, and precise without being overwrought. His music is important on an artistic and cultural level because it speaks with deep roots on the human condition, itself.

Hudson's knack for speaking pure and unadorned, ungilded truth can be seen even in his regular correspondence. Upon being asked to describe the themes explored in “Every Life Tells a Story,” he speaks concisely.

“Your face is like a map that looks into your soul,” he comments.

His official bio is likewise earnest and endearing.

“Hi, I’m jerry Hudson,” the bio runs. “I’m mostly a songwriter. I’ve been writing songs since I was at least 17, and now I am an old man of 61. I never could quit my day job, so I write and record in my spare time. I hope you like the songs.”

For the audiophile there are few treasures like Hudson's most recent release. It is increasingly difficult in this era of popular auto-tune and free mixing and mastering software to find an artist with such an unadulterated and beautiful approach to songwriting and performance. Listeners are encouraged to find him sooner rather than later.

“Every Life Tells a Story,” by Jerry Hudson, is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The single “Every Life Tells a Story” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -

jehudson8863@yahoo.com

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

The Great Lakes Mass Choir releases LP 'Still'

The Great Lakes Mass Choir have released their astounding collection of worship and gospel music, “Still,” to widespread delight and approbation. The album has been released with fully 22 original compositions with a sparkling, remarkable production for an approximate total of two full hours of excellent inspirational listening. These stunning arrangements have been written and directed by Reg Nevitt, who has led this enormous crew of titanic talents to a magnificent result that few choirs (or philharmonics) have accomplished.

The album is first and foremost a Christian work of ecclesiastic praise and evangelism, one which never strays from its noble goal for a moment. Though “Still” is a staggering achievement of musical art, it is neither showy, nor self-interested. The quality of the music comes from the earnestness of each instrumentalist and choir singer, which each track communicates with sterling clarity. It is impossible to hear “Still” without picturing a loving God in attendance.

Upon being asked, “What message does your album share with its listeners?” Reg Nevitt replies emphatically:

“That there is a God, His name is Jesus, and that He loves each of us so much that He gave His life for our salvation!”

Many tracks on “Still” are placid, full of spaciousness and quiet, making for calming and peaceful listening. Many others, however, are packed with the lively power and passion of Christ, and these form the mainstays of the album. Some tracks, like “And We Worship,” include nearly every element of modern music for an epic wall of sound that inspires a good deal of awe. “Still” has its musical heart in several genres, but stands out (and quite tall!) in the Pentecostal, soul, and funk categories. Track 12, “God Will Make a Way,” and 14, “You're Gonna Need Jesus,” are even wonderfully reminiscent of James Brown's famous rendition of “The Old Landmark.” “Jesus, You're Able” is a better example of driving, groovy funk than has likely been heard by most listeners in many, many years.

Nevitt cites as main artistic influences a long list of legends, including Andre Crouch, Walter & Edwin Hawkins, Dottie Rambo, Lee Roy Nevitt (his father), Tramaine Hawkins, the Hinsons, the Goodmans, the Lanny Wolfe Trio, and Nancy Grandquist. The sound this bevy of geniuses inspires in Nevitt is varied.

Whether the music fan be saved or lacking spiritual salvation, there is absolutely no reason to miss this pearl of a record by some of the most charismatic singers and players in these United States. “Still” stands as a monumental example of what very fine works the church still has in store for humanity, and music fans should give it a fair and righteous listen, be they sinner or saint.

“Still” by the Great Lakes Mass Choir is available online everywhere.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “Still” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -

glmasschoir@gmail.com

website -

http://glmasschoir.com

Twitter:

@GreatLakesChoir

Tiny and the Underground Funk Squad release new LP 'M4YB (Music For Your Butt)'

The electro-funk rock crew from the Netherlands known as Tiny and the Underground Funk Squad have released their latest and greatest LP record album, titled, “M4YB (Music For Your Butt).” The album is comprised of 11 original tracks for an approximate total of one hour's worth of excellent listening. A zany, endlessly fun and often hilarious record, “M4YB” by Tiny and the Underground Funk Squad is one of the most entertaining music collections produced this year, and one no lover of funk rock should miss.

The sound of “M4YB” is a collage of various style stemming from the Underground Funk Squad's diverse musical influences. Tiny himself cites as favorites such legends as Prince, George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic, Kraftwerk, Jean Michel Jarre, and Daily Dose of Funk.

He writes, “In the '80s I became a huge Prince fan and all musicians that came with him. That’s when I came to listen to George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic. I went to one of their concerts and I was hooked. I never saw and heard anything like that. It was amazing.”

Naturally, the fostering roots of P-Funk run throughout the deep grooves of the Underground Funk Squad. Their style and tone are far from sounding too derivative, however, thanks to a bevy of other favorites the other Squad members bring with them in kind. These include (but are by no means limited to) the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, PTFI, Zootzilla, Ronkat Spearman, and The DDoF Collective. The blend of these sounds makes for extremely energetic and danceable music listening, even more so than one might already suppose.

For certain, Tiny and the Underground Funk Squad agree on one thing in the end (and part of it seems to be inspired by the infamous Stevie Wonder episode of the Cosby Show):

“We need to get the funk back. It’s time to jam on the one.”

“MY4B” by Tiny and the Underground Funk Squad is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “MY4B” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -

tiny@gotpoo.nl

website -

https://www.facebook.com/TheUndergroundFunkSquad

Twitter:

TUFSquad

Browns Town Music LLC releases new LP album 'The Roster'

Up-and-coming hip-hop and rap label, Browns Town Music, LLC has released their capital new LP record album, appropriately titled, “The Roster.” The album features music from all their latest and greatest hip-hop and rap superstars, including the talents of Maj, E Jones, Shot Dinero, Dave East, George Pettus, Elevated Levels, Kii Kii Star, Anya and Tje Austin. Each of these remarkable urban music artists have an LP being published by the Browns Town Music record label this year, and each of them is a star in his or her own right.

The sounds on “The Roster” are varied but interrelated. Each having his or her own spin on the different varieties of urban tone, these Browns Town artists take a no-holds-barred shot at the spotlight and achieve greatness track by track. No song on “The Roster” will leave the hip-hop fan wanting, and each of them is a veritable single in the truest sense, worthy of being considered as a diamond-studded release on its own merits. Together, these tracks make a solid argument that Browns Town Music is a major player in today's hip-hop music industry, and one that listeners all over the world should be paying attention to.

Browns Town Music LLC was founded in New York City, 2010, by an award-winning recording engineer and a risk management consultant with a prestigious global professional services firm. Having made branding and distribution partnerships with Mood Media Corporation, Browns Town has connected with one of the world’s largest designers of in-store consumer experiences, including audio, visual, interactive, scent, voice and advertising solutions reaching more than 150 million consumers in over 40 countries each. These nations will carry Browns Town merchandise throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia, and with Content Connect Africa, a media and content business based in Johannesburg.

Taken directly from the Browns Town Music official bio comes the following casting call:

“Browns Town Music is looking to cast a wide net around the world by connecting with publishers, booking agents, and record companies to further its presence in the global marketplace and leverage its network to reciprocate by offering a channel to the U.S. Market.”

With absolutely everything to gain, there's no reason for any audiophile to wait a moment more to get acquainted with this stunning collection of new music from one of the most ambitious and heavy-hitting new hip-hop labels on the market, “The Roster,” by Browns Town Music.

“The Roster” is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “The Roster” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

See more Browns Town Music LLC excellence at:

http://brownstownmusic.com/release/the-roster/#sthash.TTOUxQgF.dpuf

eMail -

music@brownstownmusic.com

website -

brownstownmusic.com

California rap duo GP'z release definitive record 'Street Album'

The rappers and songwriters known as GP'z have released their definitive full-length record, titled, “Street Album,” to widespread fan applause. The long-awaited record contains fully 17 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of over an hour. It has been published on the Support Street Music record label. This comprehensive collection of GP'z tracks showcases the standout talents of GP'z members Khan Gotti and Propayne James to a T, and serves as an indelible reminder that the hip-hop scene will never die.

Citing as main artistic influences the likes of legends such as Tupac Shakur, E-40, Tech N9ne, Krayzie Bone, and Ice Cube, Propayne James and Khan Gotti began recording the GP'z project in late 2009. In a show of titanic creative force and urban poetry, Propayne and Khan completed their record in under a single month. Tragically, however, fans have had to wait for more than three years to enjoy this majestic work of art.

“Due to personal circumstances,” writes Gotti, “the album was lost. Now recovered in its entirety, it is being released for the first time as Support Street Music's first full album.”

Upon being asked to describe the group's musical background, the GP'z write, “We started rapping to beats as young children and have always had a passion for making music. As cousins, we both’re doing our own thing, and then we finally came together in the end of ’09 to create the 'Street Album.'”

The “Street Album” is a heavy-hitting rap disc chock-full of groove, rhymes and lines, but it isn't all strictly fun. The GP'z write intellectually viable and socially conscientious material in which any professor of cultural anthropology would take interest. Topics range from life in urban America to politics and even philosophy.

“Being from the street doesn’t mean being a man and handling your business,” writes GP'z. “There is too much party music out there for the rap genre – this is something to make you think. Conscientious street music!”

Fans of hip hop and rap everywhere owe it to themselves to give this overdue amazement a proper listen.

“Street Album” by GP'z is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

“Street Album” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -
ssmusicent@gmail.com

Website -
www.supportstreetent@gmail.com

Twitter:

GP’z

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

EL Quintessential releases new single 'Believe'

The rapper and songwriter known as EL Quintessential has released his capital new single, “Believe.” The track is the most significant release to date from this awe-inspiring, explosively creative wordsmith and singer. The track has been released in three concurrent versions, the standard, the freestyle, and the instrumental. The freestyle version has been stamped with the Explicit Lyrics denotation.

“Believe” is a melodic, well-written track with an excellent back beat that is none too invasive, and which allows EL Quintessential enough space to move around lyrically. It's themes are romantic, as the artist himself candidly explains.

“This [track] is about faith,” EL writes, “and the concept of believing in something you can't quite see.

The lead track 'Believe' is inspired from real events. After going out five or six times with a beautiful young lady who shall remain unnamed, she started telling me to stop telling her how strongly I felt about her. She said she understands we like each other but 'it's never really going to get any deeper than that because liking is all human beings are capable of. People concoct dreams and talk of love but the concept does not exist.'

“She went on [EL continues], 'It's just a matter of time before you find a job, another girl or just something else that will make all the words you’re about to say irrelevant.' I asked her how about people that stay together for years until death. She replied that people that do stay together for a long time do it out of convenience, or one reason or the other.

“At the time, deep down I actually felt the same way, we were both jaded, but there was something about the certainty of her words that changed me forever. I knew it really couldn’t be that way. The more she continued trying to convince me, the more I found out that I actually did believe in love, simply because I wanted to believe in it. She didn’t, so it didn’t exist for her, but I did and so it did for me.

“The reality became clear to me [EL Quintessential concludes]: it exists if you believe, and even though I couldn’t prove it to her, and even though I eventually lost her, I still have this song as a testament to the memory of what could have been, and as a reminder to never stop searching for what I believe in.”

While this incredibly philosophical inspiration is moving and thought-provoking, it is perhaps the freestyle version of “Believe” that will excite the enthusiasm of hip-hop lovers everywhere. While at heart it is the same track, the freestyle version showcases the stupifying talents of EL Quintessential perhaps better than the actual song, itself.

“The B-side to the track [freestyle] came from me warming up in the studio prior to recording the actual track. At the time someone suggested I freestyle to the instrumental to warm up. I asked if they wanted me to freestyle about a specific topic in mind, and someone asked if I could try to use every letter of the alphabet in alphabetical order and encapsulate that in my freestyle.”

Whether the reader can believe it or not, the evidence is plain to hear.

“If you listen carefully enough you’ll hear me pull it off,” writes EL. “I subtly use A, B, C, D, E all the way through to Z.”

The result must be heard to be believed – but then, that's the point of the song, isn't it?

“Believe” by EL Quintessential is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The single “Believe” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -
taleebe@gmail.com

Website -
www.reverbnation.com/elquintessence

Twitter:

@Elquintessence

Arlin Godwin releases LP 'The Secret Life of Boys'

The legendary electronica artist known as Arlin Godwin has released his seminal LP record, “The Secret Life of Boys,” to widespread critical and fan acclaim. The album, which has received accolades from all spectrums of the global audiophile underground, is comprised of 12 original compositions for an approximate playing time of 50 minutes, making for a round and comprehensive Godwin experience. Built upon excellently danceable beats and colorful waves of harmonic melodies, Godwin's “Secret Life of Boys” is largely considered one of the most beautiful full-length works of digital music ever produced, in the house music subgenre or any other.

Godwin began playing music by ear at the age of 5. He cites as main artistic influences the music of greats such as Prince, the Pet Shop Boys, Trent Reznor, Moby, and M8. Currently hailing from the musical hotbed of the Washington, DC area, he has been writing and performing his music for more than a decade. His considerable repertoire includes four full-length records, three extended-play releases, and a long, storied list of singles and demo tracks. He has been nominated for the Washington, DC Area Music Association's WAMMIE Award more than 20 times, and has walked away with it twice in the electronica music category.

Upon being asked directly about the connotation his record may hold for his legion of fans, Godwin comments both candidly and concisely.

“This album was inspired by what goes on at gay bath houses,” he writes.

With song titles such as “God Damn You're Beautiful,” “Boy Seventeen,” and “Glamor & Damage,” it's clear that much verve and sensuality pulses in the veins of this passionate album, but it isn't all devil-may-care romance. Tracks such as “It's About Your Soul” and the delicately toned “Got a Lot of Static” imply even more complex, mature themes. It is worth noting that while Godwin's record may be suggestive, it isn't crass at any point – the black flag of the “Parental Advisory, Explicit Lyrics” label is appropriately absent.

Godwin was originally signed to the San Francisco label, INgrooves, in 2003, where he joined the family that included Tina Turner, Thievery Corporation, The Crystal Method, Jimmy Buffet, Jody Whatley, Paul Oakenfold and Dolly Parton. His live performances commenced in June 2004, since which time he has entertained nearly 300,000 fans. During his time leading the popular digital act, Delphinium Blue, Godwin opened for Crystal Waters, Ultra Nate, Ari Gold, and Sophie B. Hawkins.

“The Secret Life of Boys” by Arlin Godwin is available online everywhere.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “The Secret Life of Boys” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -

arlingodwin@yahoo.com

website -

http://www.arlingodwin.com

Twitter:

www.twitter.com/arlingodwin

Lanre releases single 'Sweet Brown Eyes'

The singer-songwriter known as Lanre has released his latest and greatest single, titled, “Sweet Brown Eyes,” to uniformly enthusiastic response. The song is a groovy blend of soul, jazz, and rhythm 'n' blues, and showcases the remarkable singing talents of this fantastic up-and-coming musician. A track with as much heart as it has romance, “Sweet Brown Eyes” is certain to put Lanre on the entertainment map as an icon of modern soul music once and for all.

Lanre cites as main artistic influences the likes of such legends as R. Kelly, Michael Jackson, Nina Simone, Andrea Boccelli, Bill Withers, Louis Armstrong and (more recently, he notes) Asa. In addition to these, the artist was raised by music-loving parents who exposed him to still other greats. As a result, Lanre grew up in a warm, rhythmic environment full of Bob Marley, Fela, Sade, Ebenezer Obey and King Sunny Ade albums. Intuitively, Lanre's sound is populated with elements of each of these, perhaps most notably the work of Bill Withers and King Sunny Ade.

“These were my earliest influences in music,” writes the singer. “Since when I was around 8 years old, I would spend considerable amounts of time (and water) in the bathroom singing these songs 'til I got them right. I still sing in the bathroom today.”

Lanre was born in Festac Town of Lagos, Nigeria, and his music has all the gorgeous undertones of the rich culture and popular music of that locale.

“My style of music has a solid foundation in Soul music with fusions of Jazz, R&B and Pop,” Lanre writes. “My first single, 'Sweet Brown Eyes,' is a surreptitiously playful expression of the notion that a woman's feelings and emotions can be read from the look in her eyes.”

“Sweet Brown Eyes” by Lanre is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The single “Sweet Brown Eyes” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail –

lanre.official@gmail.com

Twitter:

@OfficialLanre

Monday, August 26, 2013

Next Door Strangers release new LP 'Shoot the Cook'

The groundbreaking artists of alternative hip hop called Next Door Strangers have released their remarkable new LP, titled, “Shoot the Cook.” The record is comprised of 13 tracks for a total playing time of approximately 50 minutes. An uncompromising, standout release that demands the attention of audiophiles the world over, “Shoot the Cook” is not only uniquely magnificent, but quite possibly the first album of its kind ever to bump from speakers.

Next Door Strangers fit neither the conventional hip-hop nor rock genres, as they are somewhere in-between and include key elements of both – yet, to call them “rap rock” would be a horrible mistake, as they have nothing in common with those bands typically falling under that dubious banner. First and foremost, their music is rap, and there are excellent beats to back their witty and clever rhymes and lines, but their instrumentation is provided by a bevy of alternative rock elements, including guitars, bass, keys, and more. Their songs are largely written in the verse, chorus, bridge, verse, chorus tradition, and a great deal of their album make for excellent radio play.

Among the best tracks are the coolly sinister title track, “Shoot the Cook,” the flow and groove of “Burn This Slow,” the socially conscientious album opener, “See Sick,” and the stylish cruise anthem, “Cut the Scene.” With surgically precise lyrics and jackhammer delivery, every song on “Shoot the Cook” is an instant classic that has dramatically improved the state of music on planet Earth in general. In time, Next Door Strangers' “Shoot the Cook” album will almost certainly prove to be one of the most seminal and important records of this decade.

Next Door Strangers cite as main artistic influences an intuitively broad array of acts, including among others Tupac Shakur, Wu Tang Clan, Nine Inch Nails, and Nirvana. If one were to imagine what these four crews might sound like as an orchestra led by 'Pac, one would be close to the overall Next Door experience.

Speaking of the themes discussed in this record, Next Door Strangers write, “Consider the flip side of the status quo. Question everything. Admit your deeds and your dirt. Taste what’s beneath society’s veil of seasoning… Shoot the cook.”

“Shoot the Cook” by Next Door Strangers is available online everywhere. Get in early. This record is flawless, awesome, awe-inspiring and inspirational.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “Shoot the Cook” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -
nextdoorstrangersmusic@gmail.com

website -
www.nextdoorstrangers.com

Twitter:

@NxtDoorStrangrs

Digital music legend Andy Pickford releases remastered LP 'Terraformer'

The digital music legend known as Andy Pickford has released the remastered version of his classic full-length album, “Terraformer.” Originally his second LP to be released on the Centaur label, this remastered record has been published on the Lazydragon music label. The mammoth album is comprised of 13 original tracks for a total playing time of one hour and 20 minutes, making for a fantastically comprehensive treatment of Pickford compositions. Old fans will be thrilled to hear “Terraformer” with sonic details, textures, and clarity like has never before been possible, and new fans will find Pickford's music as arresting as it was upon its debut release in 1994.

This remastered LP is the third major re-release from Pickford this summer, following on the heels of his masterpiece, “Maelstrom,” in June and the gorgeous “Lughnasad” in late July (commemorating the actual date of the Gaelic harvest festival, Lughnasad).

“Terraformer” is often regarded as the rival of Pickford's “Maelstrom” as being a favorite among his works, though the albums are stylistically dissimilar in many ways. “Maelstrom” is more ambient and epic in thematic scope, while “Terraformer” picks up where his earlier “Replicant” left off in tones reminiscent of the Blade-Runner setting, from which that album takes its name. Pickford cites as main artistic influences for “Terraformer” the likes of Vangelis, Jarre, and Tangerine Dream, among whose highly regarded company Pickford's music certainly belongs.

Speaking candidly of the album himself, Pickford writes, “The compositions, as with all of my material, are varied and melodic. It’s hard to believe this now, but the use of upfront percussion and aggressive sequencing, alongside traditional synthesized backdrops and set into recognizable song-like structures, was still in relatively early days in that field.”

Considered one of the early pioneers of electronic music, Pickford's albums represent some of the first LPs in the digital genre, and all instruments used herein are exceedingly rudimentary by modern standards. Included among the tracks on “Terraformer” are the groundbreaking singles, “The Furnace,” “Darklands,” and “Djangotron,” the latter of which was inspired by the compositions of Ennio Morricone (“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly,” “Once Upon a Time in the West”).

Several Pickford songs intended for “Terraformer” were not originally included and were later released on “Dystopia.” For this remastered version, one of these, “Apocalypse of Love,” has been included as a bonus feature.

“Terraformer” by Andy Pickford is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The LP “Terraformer” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

website -

www.andypickfordmusic.com

Lucky and the Shelter Cats release 'House Cat' feat. Joyce Tha Voice

The furry, lovable music group known as Lucky & the Shelter Cats have released their new single, “House Cat” with featured singer, Joyce Tha Voice. The single has been released on the Femme Mafia Music record label. “House Cat” is the first single from the forthcoming LP album, “Jams for Animals, Vol. One.” A slamming, thumping house music track, the single (and the LP) are part of a non-profit charity seeking to raise aid for animals in need through music sales, increased public awareness, and the promotion of kindness to animals in general. Jams For Animals builds shelters, provides funding and promotes kindness to animals through music and video. The charity seeks to fund smaller animal charities and build shelters with the proceeds of its music sales.

Providing lead vocals on this, his debut release is creative feline Million “Lucky” Goldman, backed by singer-songwriter Joyce Tha Voice. The track has been mixed by famous multiple Grammy-winning engineer, Alvin Speights.

Joyce Tha Voice is the stage name of Joyce Irby, longtime former lead singer of the popular female dance music crew, Klymaxx. Her recent accolades include co-writing credits on “Another Round” by Fat Joe / Chris Brown and Mary J Blige. She won an ASCAP songwriter award for its having been one of the most played of the year. An avid animal lover, Irby started the “Jams For Animals” charity to help animals in need. Her Femme Mafia Music label was created largely to support these efforts, as well as a department for creating music video and other visuals. The official “House Cat” video is slated to become one of the most watched viral videos of the year.

Irby cites as main artistic influences Ed Sheeran, George Clinton, Michael Jackson, Dave Barnes, Rascal Flats, and Celine Dion.

“House Cat” by Lucky & the Shelter Cats with Joyce Tha Voice is available online everywhere.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The single “House Cat” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -

JamsForAnimals@gmail.com

website -

www.JamsForAnimals.org

Twitter:

@JoyceThaVoice

Wildwood Highway delivers impressive self-titled debut EP

Indie country rockers, Wildwood Highway, have released their self-titled debut EP on the Road Song record label. The EP is comprised of six original, remarkable tracks that take the listener on a 20 minute joy ride. A rip-roaring, soulful, gorgeous collection of songs, "Wildwood Highway” is a surprise release of shockingly high-quality music that no fan of any music genre should miss.

The absolute beauty of “Wildwood Highway” is evident within the first ten seconds of the record. To liken this earnest band of artists to country, rock and blues legends such as Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, and The Doobie Brothers would be unfair to them, because like said legends (and others) Wildwood Highway drinks directly from the true spirit of the American sound, itself. Their pared-down style sounds exactly as it should sound, bar to bar, measure to measure, evoking precisely the emotions they intend the listener to feel. Their music breathes through them as if from a purer world, a place where every song is a golden classic the listener has somehow never heard before.

Truly, this admittedly heavy-handed description suits every song on “Wildhood Highway.” One of the record's crown jewels (they are all exquisite) even narrates its own creation as being not unlike the above scenario. “Ruby Slippers” describes how the notes and lines are themselves written in the dream of their writer, who wakes up with the entire song complete in her mind. Other tracks, like the more masculine “Love Ride,” are full of rocking verve, groove, blues and moves that contrast their ballads like whiskey to wine.

Wildwood Highway consists of singer-songwriters Deanna Hurst, Periel (who prefers to remain mononymous) and Bradford Lee Stanfield, who is also the band's producer. Their EP was mixed by Bradford Lee and multi-platinum, Grammy-award nominated engineer, Colin Mitchell. Periel and Deanna have been the best of friends for many years; Periel and Bradford Lee are married. After years of informal collaboration, they eventually made Wildwood Highway a formal association. Additionally, this powerful little EP also includes the staggering talents of legendary keyboardist, Bill Payne, co-founder of Little Feat as a special guest on every track.

“It was a natural progression for us to form a band," explains Wildwood Highway. “We have such an amazing bond, both musically and personally. We’ve been a ‘mutual admiration society’ for so long, we decided to make it official.”

Naturally, this chemistry translates in an almost spiritual way through the flowing warmth and genuine humanity of their sound, which is positively inimitable. They know what they've got in one another, too, and they allow it to inform their music.

“Playing music with friends is such a deep, connected experience,” they muse, “and one of the beautiful things about life.”

“Wildwood Highway” is a musical treasure of the highest artistic integrity, and luckily, it's one that doesn't even need digging up. Music fans of all creeds should get in early, and thank their stars that a full-length LP is on its way for release sometime in 2014.

Wildwood Highway's EP is available at http://www.wildwoodhighway.us

and other select online retail outlets.

-S. McCauley

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

Websites:

http://www.wildwoodhighway.us

http://www.youtube.com/wildwoodhighway

Facebook.com/WildwoodHighway

eMail:

rudy@americanamp.com

wildwoodhighway@gmail.com

Phone:

818-232-7616

Twitter:
@wildwoodhighway

Saturday, August 24, 2013

Singer-songwriter Maxime Talbot releases new single 'The Angel It's You'

The famed singer and songwriter from Quebec, Canada known as Maxime Talbot has released a new single, titled, “The Angel It's You,” to global standing ovation. The single stars songwriter, singer and music producer Maxime Talbot at the height of his lyrical prowess, and features also the talents of longtime Talbot friend Clauudry. “The Angel It's You” is a heartfelt, soul-rending and personal song from one of the north's most evocative singers.

Talbot's song, “The Angel It's You” is both introspective and relevant to the world at large at the same time. It is a timeless story, one of unrequited love and inner strength in times of turmoil, a romantic ballad with a passionate heart in the face of a dark reality. The track is singular in the sense that it involves a remarkable twist at the end of the sad tale, however. Speaking of the theme of his song, himself, Talbot comments:

“My single is the story of a man, a nice guy – I mean one who is always kind. He thinks romantic love is best when it is shared with one's best friend, but as they always stay friends, he is always alone.”

This is a familiar tale to men and women on both sides of the issue all around the world, but here Talbot's story takes a sharp left.

“The guy tries to commit suicide,” he explains, “and the girl who sings is an angel. She will save him from being hit – but at the end of the song she tells him, 'I’m your soul.' She never existed. He was talking alone.”

With this revelation Talbot describes an interesting romantic conundrum: “A one way love cycle,” he says, “a guy talking with his soul.”

Beautiful, powerful, and an exploration into the labyrinthine complications of modern romance, “The Angel It's You” by Maxime Talbot is one of the most intriguing ballads of the year so far, and one no music fan should miss. When a man bares his soul, it's a sin to turn a deaf ear.

“The Angel It's You” by Maxime Talbot is available online worldwide.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The single “The Angel It's You” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -

eriasor@globetrotter.net

website -

www.maximetalbot.com

EQ Why releases new EP 'Enter The Why Vol. 1 – You Got It'

The DJ known as EQ Why has released his newest EP record, “Enter The Why Vol. 1 – You Got It,” to widespread critical and fan acclaim. The album is comprised of six original tracks for an approximate total listening time of half an hour. It has been released on the Duck 'n' Cover Records music label. An old-school return to the days of the 808 and 909 electronic beatboxes, “Enter The Why Vol. 1 – You Got It” is a freewheeling, endlessly fun trip through mixology in a way the common music listener has never heard before.

Citing as main artistic influences the likes of legends on wax such as DJ Rashad, DJ Spinn, RP Boo, Traxman, and Jlin, the DJ from Chicago called EQ Why started his music career in the summer of 2001 when he was introduced to a program called Fruity Loops, which allowed him to create and produce his own original tracks. Though many creative souls have thrown their hat into the musical ring through the same channels, EQ Why's distinctive ear helps him select choice sounds for his tracks that most musicians would look over, and his knack for keeping songs spacious and clutter-free bespeaks a taste that must be innate and cannot be learned.

A key element to the success of EQ Why's work is the simplicity of its overall tone, which allows for it to be played in a wide variety of listening circumstances. “Enter The Why Vol. 1 – You Got It” is a record that can speak for itself at a house party, dance floor, nightclub, night drive, and myriad other situations. A simple walk around town is better with beats by EQ Why bumping in the headphones, and at no time does his music seem pretentious or ostentatious.

“Enter The Why Vol. 1 – You Got It” stands as a fine example of the musical foundations of electronic house music, and is worth a listen no matter whom one happens to be. “Enter The Why Vol. 1 – You Got It” by EQ Why is available online everywhere.

-S. McCauley

Staff Press Release Writer

MondoTunes

The EP “Enter The Why Vol. 1 – You Got It” is distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com) and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download

ARTIST CONTACT INFO:

eMail -
label@duckncover.co

website -
http://www.duckncover.co

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/eqwhy