Walter Finley releases new single 'Go Jump in a Lake'

 

The songwriter and producer of Americana, modern folk and alt-country music known as Walter Finley has released his latest official single, “Go Jump in a Lake.” It contains has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the True Born Records music label. Sonorous, heartfelt, and both written and performed in the legitimate troubadour tradition, “Go Jump in a Lake” showcases Walter Finley as one of the most intriguing country artists of the 21st century.

Hailing from Long Island, NY, Walter Finley cites as main artistic influences Aaron Lewis, Vince Gill, Kenny Chesney, Eric Clapton, and John Mayer. With an emphasis on genuine narrative, a modern folk sound, and 20th-century Americana “Go Jump in a Lake” by Walter Finley has a little something for every fan of folk and country-western.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “Go Jump in a Lake,” Walter Finley writes, “Even though events in life try to stop you, go out and enjoy your life. Have an adventure.”

Perhaps most importantly, Walter Finley writes and performs today as an actual troubadour in the literal sense of the term. His official website (link provided below) defines them as “a class of lyric poets and poet-musicians often of knightly rank who flourished from the 11th to the end of the 13th century … Today the Troubadours still exist making their living from their music one night at a time.”

“I am a troubadour,” Finley says. “I travel around to different towns and cities looking for places to play. I literally walk into venues and say, 'Can I play here?' just like the poet-musicians of times past. Nobody knows my name when I get started — I have to play a few cover songs to win them over and get them to like me. I have to start up some kind of dialogue and get them involved, which is when I am able to introduce my original music. I love to tell the stories behind the songs.”

He speaks glowingly about the troubadour lifestyle on the whole.

“It’s exhilarating to have those moments when you and the audience become one,” writes Walter Finley. “Whether I was the star of my own one-man show for 30 people or standing onstage in front of thousands,” he says, “those moments when I hear a crowd singing my song back to me, when someone comes up to me and lets me know they loved one of my songs, that the words touched them — that makes me feel good, and I know I made a difference.”

“Go Jump in a Lake” by Walter Finley on the True Born Records label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, Americana and modern folk fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Go Jump in a Lake” by Walter Finley –

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K36J77W/

Official Website –

http://www.walterfinley.com

Instagram —

@thetrubador

Joseph Poznanski releases new album 'Aenigma of the Heart'

 

The classical piano and strings composer from Australia music known as Joseph Poznanski has released his latest official album, “Aenigma of the Heart.” It contains nine original Joseph Poznanski tracks for an approximate listening time of half an hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Genuine, sonorous, and boasting incredibly narrative instrumental music, “Aenigma of the Heart” introduces Joseph Poznanski as one of 2020's most intriguing modern composers.

Melbourne's Joseph Poznanski cites as main artistic influences crucial voices of the sixties such as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, early 20th century Italian tenor Enrico Caruso, French chanteur Charles Aznavour, and keystone composers Beethoven and Chopin. With an emphasis on painting soundscapes and subtly transporting listeners to them, “Aenigma of the Heart” by Joseph Poznanski has a little something for every fan of fine composition.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “Aenigma of the Heart,” Joseph Poznanski writes, “My music has no message. My music expresses the human experience of natural emotions such as sadness, hope, empathy — love.”

Nevertheless, Poznanski's record has a lot to say.

“There are no words, there are no gimmicks to match the crazy hedonistic needs of today’s society,” Poznanski writes. “My music challenges the irrationality and insensitivity of today’s world that rejects naturally occurring emotions. It is about loss of nature; it is about stillness of the night; it is about the overwhelming force of unconditional love; it is about unique emotional experience of oneself; it is about mystery of human internal life; it is about rumination of thoughts linked to unresolved conflicts that, unlike physical world, have a long emotional arm reaching into the future; it is about human capacity for maintaining endless loving relationships; it is about hope, vision of ideal; and loss of idealized past.”

Joseph Poznanski's “Aenigma of the Heart” isn't just about lifting up these crucial humanities, however. It's also about throwing down our worst elements.

“There is no message for the current social mindset of consumerism, mass production, hedonism, and I-want-it-now sense of entitlement,” Poznanski says. “If one disregards beauty, esthetics and morality, one will not find this album in any way satisfying. And that is OK with me.”

In addition to creating original compositions, Poznanski is also a doctor of psychology specializing in trauma and trauma research, profound experience which also informs his new LP album.

“My music confronts the listener,” he says, “with deep emotions that are often suppressed or rejected and replaced with sounds that take us into the realm of the unreal rather than to the inner, emotive world of our souls.”

“Aenigma of the Heart” by Joseph Poznanski is available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, modern classical music fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Aenigma of the Heart” by Joseph Poznanski –

https://www.amazon.com/Aenigma-Heart-Joseph-Poznanski/dp/B08JQ4S51G/

Orion releases new single 'No Use In'

The songwriter and producer of EDM known as Orion has released his latest official single, “No Use In.” It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on OrionLabel. A surprisingly narrative and textured collezione of danceable soundscapes, “No Use In” solidifies Orion as one of the most intriguing EDM artists of the year so far.

Denver's Orion cites as main artistic influences Deadmau5, Gabriel & Dresden, Paul Oakenfold, and Pretty Lights. With an emphasis on melody hooks, unobtrusive back beats, and particularly innovative bass lines, “No Use In” by Orion has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “No Use In,” Orion writes, “‘No Use In’ is about stepping away — not to lose yourself in this world, but to remember to dance to what you love, to pursue what really matters. Sometimes there's ‘No Use In …’”

“No Use In” comes hot on the coattails of Orion’s previous two records. His debut LP, “Mathemagi,” appeared spring 2020, followed by a sophomore release, “Movement Therapy,” in the summer. As if that hadn’t comprised a full enough year for the artist, Orion has managed a third full-length soon after, the present release of “No Use In.”

Taking into account the manner in which Orion came into music, it's easy to see how the music has taken its present sound and form. After growing up in rural Nevada County, Calif., Orion struck out to Denver to make a name for himself. Inspired by his late grandmother’s insistence that he pursue something he truly loves, he enrolled in a music theory and composition program.

“It was two years of music focused studies,” he writes, “and I ate up every bit of it.” But the catalyst for his music career came via another kind of tutelage.

“I got invited to a party that was unusually dead,” says Orion, “yet it had something most parties didn't — Josh Gabriel, from Gabriel & Dresden! I spent the night along with my friend whose loft it was, just picking Josh's brain. We wanted to know how he made his songs and to my surprise, Josh showed us. I knew the theory, but this was the real thing. This was the magic sauce.”

“No Use In” by Orion on OrionLabel is available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, EDM music fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“No Use In” by Orion –

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/1494530273

Official Website –

https://www.orionlabel.com/

Veteran new-80s chillout rock artist Wil Hinkson drops four new singles

 

Veteran new-80s and chillout rocker Wil Hinkson has surprised fans with two new singles packaged with two B-side tracks. The clutch contains enough listening to call them an EP album. Comprising this collection are “One Man” and “Riders,” followed by “Cross the River” and “Coming Near.” Each has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Oh Keh Muse record label. Recalling pop, adult-contempo legends like Sting, Phil Collins and Toto, this quartet of singles solidifies Wil Hinkson as one of 2020's most exciting musicians at a time when quality entertainment couldn't be more valuable.

Wil Hinkson writes, records and performs in beautiful Andorra on the mountain range between Spain and France. This backdrop lends itself to the tone and feel of Hinkson's new tetralogy, being soft-spoken and beautiful while retaining a razor-sharp air of danger just over the ridge. This comes from his lyric themes, yes, but moreso from his use of minor chords and agitated yet danceable grooves.

“I sometimes think of the following when I work in the studio,” says Hinkson, alluding to his Nietzsche: “The singer answered Zarathustra, saying, 'I make songs and sing them and I laugh, cry and hum.'”

There's lots of emotional and sonic texture across these songs, with “Cross the River” having a poppy, vibrant and nostalgic key-tar synth sound, while “Riders” sits somewhere closer to the more pensive work of Genesis or Air Supply. Point being, fans of easy listening and early-80s pop rock alike will find much meat on the bone here.

Notable, too, is that Wil Hinkson's penchant for parenthetical titles is in full effect with these singles, their full titles hinting at the conflict his music explores: “One Man (Across the World),” “Riders (In the Twilight Zone),” “Cross the River (Crossing the River)” -- not the same thing, mind -- and “Coming Near (On the Horizon).” Each is a little vignette on the struggles facing his global audience this year, each having a soulful compassion at its root but also surfing on the turmoil as rock 'n' roll has always done.

“People sometimes ask me why I make music when professionals say there are 40,000 new songs released every day,” Hinkson says. “If you had songs flowing constantly and you had the ability to record them, you would make music regardless of how many others also do.”

Ultimately, though, he admits it's about passion:

“Plus I love it, the special moments in the studio where the hair on my arm stands up. Great stuff.”

He's also spurred on by a confluence of artistic persons.

“It is always impressive to see how people can appear in my musical world in the most curious fashion, and then proceed to add something important that moves the music on its journey. May it continue.”

These new singles come on the heels of his wildly successful duo from early summer, “spirit and Stone” and “Fragile Times.”

“People say my music makes them feel peaceful,” Hinkson says of them. “Some studio engineers say the same. I call it ‘peaceful pop.’ Experienced studio recording people call it experimental pop.”

In addition to all the digital music platforms, Wil Hinkson's new tracks are seeing widespread circulation in France, USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Russia, Germany and more. To this Hinkson has said:

“What a wondrous thing to see the music drifting into so many countries so easily given modern technology; and it will get better because content may very well be king and the mini-formats will become greater in number for more and more artists and for all kinds of genres…bring it on.”

“One Man,” “Riders,” “Cross the River” and “Coming Near” by Wil Hinkson on the Oh Keh Muse label are available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, new-80s fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“One Man” by Wil Hinkson at Spotify —

https://open.spotify.com/album/4gb4D3zIqm79GKWapnffY4

Amazon Music —

https://www.amazon.com/One-Man-Across-World-Remastered/dp/B08K44HPLR

Apple Music —

https://music.apple.com/ca/album/one-man-across-the-world-remastered-single/1533509057

Official Website (online winter 2020) –

http://wilhinkson.com

Maurice releases new single 'The Wall'

The songwriter and producer of pop, R&B and modern soul music known as Maurice has released his latest official single, “The Wall.” It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Concore Entertainment record label. Smooth, mellow, and performed with tasteful precision, “The Wall” introduces Maurice as one of the most intriguing R&B indie artists of the fall season so far.

Detroit's Maurice cites as main artistic influences Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Tupac Shakur, the Notorious B.I.G., Usher, Sade, Ronald Isley, Hall and Oats, New Edition, and Will Smith. While there's too much range between these to describe Maurice's own sound very closely, the illustrious list clearly demonstrates the impeccable taste, which is what music fans can expect to find in his new single, “The Wall.”

Asked to describe the overall theme of “The Wall,” Maurice writes, “Have fun. Be creative. Do it your way. Live your one life to the fullest.”

Said to have been “born with the gift to entertain,” Maurice has been singing and dancing since the age of five, and making original music since 14. The artist has said that he grew up in a “rough neighborhood” and “used music as an escape, finding peace and happiness through music.”

“Being from Detroit, it was difficult for Maurice to break into the music business,” his current offical bio reads, “not because he wasn't talented, but simply because there are no entertainment companies in the whole state of Michigan.”

This dearth of recording labels inspired Maurice to perform as a DJ because “it was the closest he could get to being an entertainer in the state of Michigan.”

“Being a DJ was his way of staying connected to music and the people,” his bio continues, “sharing his talents with the world by occasionally performing one of his original songs at a gig. Once he saw that the people loved his music, he vowed to never give up on his dream of someday becoming one of the greats in the music industry.”

“The Wall” by Maurice on the Concore Entertainment label is available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, R&B and modern soul music fans.

 

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

 

“The Wall” by Maurice –

https://www.amazon.com/Wall-Explicit-Maurice/dp/B08JKCKTQ4/

Official Instagram –

@coolmoneymo

Day After Sunday releases new EP album '10 Minutes Ahead of the Horrible'

 

The songwriters and producers of Latin-flavored indie rock known as Day After Sunday have released their latest official EP album, “10 Minutes Ahead of the Horrible.” It contains four original Day After Sunday tracks for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the SpinSound Music record label. Danceable, engaging, and featuring a band chemistry that can't be faked, “10 Minutes Ahead of the Horrible” introduces Day After Sunday as a fall surprise indie fans could not have expected.

Arkansas' Day After Sunday cites as main artistic influences the Killers, Gwen Stefani, Spain's La Oreja de Van Gogh, and a variety of other pop, rock and jazz artists.. With an emphasis on fun, groove, and an artistic celebration of culture, “10 Minutes Ahead of the Horrible” by Day After Sunday has a little something for everybody.

Asked to describe the overall theme, Day After Sunday say it describes the “complexity of relationships — from a warning to stay away from the guy who takes everything in 'Give a Little More to Me,' to the haunting hurt of “Black and Blue,' and the age-old question, “Is It Worth It,” set to the most danceable Latin rock beat and the amazing story of 'Him,' an intimate acoustic setting.”

SpinSound Music describes Day After Sunday as founded by Craig Brown in 2017, with Angel Rovira coming on board in 2018 and Matt “the Doctor” Smith, Charlie Agnacian, and Leandro “Leo” Walter signing on in 2019.

“This five-piece group has adopted a little of the unique qualities of all the members,” says SpinSound Music of Day After Sunday. “ The multicultural group hails from Panama, Argentina, the US, and even a guest appearance from a world renowned Czech violinist. Their wide range of influences have made one of the most amazing, genre-blending sounds — an indie rock group with a Latin flair, uniting cultures through music!”

“10 Minutes Ahead of the Horrible” by Day After Sunday on the SpinSound Music label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, LatinX indie music fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“10 Minutes Ahead of the Horrible” by Day After Sunday –

https://www.amazon.com/Minutes-Ahead-Horrible-After-Sunday/dp/B08KH79KYL/

Official Instagram —

dayaftersunday.band

YouTube –

https://youtu.be/ArsTcZp7Xlg

Twitter —

@Day_After_band

Cutivetti Savage releases new album 'Quarantined'

  

The songwriter and producer of rap and hip-hop music known as Cutivetti Savage has released his latest official album, “Quarantined.” It contains 15 original Cutivetti Savage tracks for nearly an hour's listening time. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Dark, gritty, and bearing the ring of truth, “Quarantined” introduces Cutivetti Savage as one of the most intriguing artists of the year so far.

Asked to cite his main artistic influences, Muskegon, MI's Cutivetti Savage tries to stay away from names, saying, “My Influence is Creativity with the utilization of Hip-Hop as a medium.” He does finally give in a little, though, naming Reggie Noble (Redman), Gang Starr (Guru), and Keith Ed. (Elam).

With an emphasis on real autobiography, pared-down, minimalist beats, and a whole lot of original urban poetry, “Quarantined” by Cutivetti Savage has a little something for every fan of the sound.

In describing the overall theme of “Quarantined,” Cutivetti Savage talks about “The ability to use creativity as a source of self-reflection, a coping mechanism, and a way to gain a greater sense of clarity to adapt.”

Savage also notes that the writing flowed through him quickly, saying he was finding his own “outlet to cope.”

“I made this music in July over a few days,” he says. “Mixing was the chore, conflicting trying to get the project released. I was ultimately processing information as the world changed instantaneously before our eyes in response to COVID-19.”

Ultimately, Cutivetti Savage is both speaking to and talking with his audience, working the art out just as society works its new challenges out.

“The world has been insane lately and difficult to process,” he writes. “Realistically, what we are facing with respect to 'Death by Covid' could be a reflection of how we truly are as creatures of the human race. This album was created in response to information I received from news and media outlets during Quarantine along with self-reflection, faced with being alone in isolation. How do we cope? How do we prepare? Is it too late? Do I have to 'become one of the ills I suffer from to survive? How should I pacify ... 'Porn Hub,' Drugs, Alcohol, Addiction, or HATE?”

“Quarantined” by Cutivetti Savage is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, rap and hip-hop music fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Quarantined” by Cutivetti Savage –

https://www.amazon.com/Quarantined-Explicit-Cutivetti-Savage/dp/B08HZ63JW6/

Official Websites –

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoCYxFrE1TU9qesvik0vktw?view_as=subscriber

https://cutivettisavage.bandcamp.com/

Winter Darks releases new single '557'

 

The songwriter and producer of alternative rock music known as Winter Darks has released her latest official single, “557.” It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Spaceship Radio record label. Emotive, evocative, and entirely heartfelt, “557” showcases Winter Darks in what may be her most intriguing sonic display to date.

Asked to mention some main artistic influences, Portland, OR's Winter Darks talks about music which connects to its audience in a profoundly personal way.

“I love the raw emotion of Julien Baker,” Darks writes. “Sometimes I try to make my friends listen to her and they're 'not ready.' You need to look inward to listen to her songs, and I admire that so much.”

Winter Darks also cites as inspirations mewithoutYou, Camp Cope, and Apex Manor, as well as more vintage acts such as Sponge, Stone Temple Pilots, Smashing Pumpkins and Our Lady Peace.

Much like her stage name, there's a cynical undercurrent to music by Winter Darks. Her songs pilot a course through darkness to light, however. Asked to describe the overall theme of her new “557” single, she writes:

“It doesn't matter what you do, you will always find more no's than yes's. So you need to remember how much you've been through, where you've been, what you enjoyed and every little thing you've accomplished. That whole memory creates your next decision.”

The journey, not the destination? Partly. But it's also about acknowledging the victory inherent in the artist's work, itself.

“It's forever evolving,” Winter Darks says. “If you acknowledge only that, you're doing just fine.”

Spaceship Radio describes Winter Darks as loving her dog, Leroy, a long-haired mini dachshund who goes (almost!) everywhere with her, as well as peanut butter, the gymnasium, and a cool, cool car she has named Mavvy.

“557” is the second of three official singles to be released by Winter Darks leading up to her sophomore album release.

“557” by Winter Darks on the Spaceship Radio label is available from quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, alt- rock music fans.

– S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“557” by Winter Darks –

https://www.amazon.com/557-Winter-Darks/dp/B08HCWV2NG/

Official Website –

http://www.winterdarks.com

Instagram –

@winterdarks

Mama Kamala releases new single 'Infinite Ambition'

 

The songwriter and producer of hip-hop and crossover alternative music known as Mama Kamala has released her latest official single, “Infinite Ambition.” It has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry on the Mère Miracle - Mama Kamala record label. Upbeat, energizing, and postively exploding with culture, “Infinite Ambition” introduces Mama Kamala as one of the most intriguing artists of the year so far.

Unable to contain her creativity simply in the hip-hop category, Mama Kamala has described her style "Hip-Hop Old Skool New Age Trap Rap Pop & Techno” music with the one-word subtitle of “Inspirational."

Montréal, Québec's Mama Kamala cites as main artistic influences Eminem, Shania Twain, Sr. Leona Hartman, and Sr. Anita Hartman. She also says her new single is rooted in “mad love and joy!” as well as “liberation.” With an emphasis on beats, groove, and sheer feminine power, “Infinite Ambition” by Mama Kamala has a little something for the whole world over.

Asked to describe the overall theme of “Infinite Ambition,” Mama Kamala writes that it's a “condemnation of sexual violence and perpetration,” as well as “an education of consent and awareness through the creative elevation of experiences.”

The Mère Miracle label describes Mama Kamala as “raw, prophetic truth,” and simply, “fierce.”

Kamala herself says she has a clear goal for her newest track, one she can delineate in no uncertain terms:

“Empowerment over emotional, mental, physical, psychological, sexual, social, spiritual, and all other forms of ignorance and tolerance of prejudice, denial and abuse(s).”

Mama Kamala's message to her fans around the world is likewise clear.

“Rise above the violence, and find the peace inside. Thus: yin — silence.”

In addition to the considerable talents of Kamala, herself, “Infinite Ambition” also showcases the skills of Jesse Jaeo Tolbert, co-producer and mixmaster, guitarist and close Mama Kamala friend.

“Infinite Ambition” by Mama Kamala on the Mère Miracle - Mama Kamala label is available from over 600 quality digital music stores online worldwide now. Get in early, hip-hop and alternative music fans.

— S. McCauley

Lead Press Release Writer

www.Octiive.com

“Infinite Ambition” by Mama Kamala —

https://www.amazon.com/Infinite-Ambition/dp/B084WNF874/

Official Website —

www.mamakamala.com

Instagram —

@mamakamala