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The indie-rock group from West Virginia known as Rock Bass have released their newest LP album, “Like the Fish.” It is the third official full length from Rock Bass in a repertoire also including “The Adventures of Space Dog,” “Garbles,” and the seasonal EP, “A Rock Bass Christmas.” Like its predecessors, “Like the Fish” has been proudly published on the Try Catch Records independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Warm, bright, grooving, and packed with the good humor fans have come to expect, “Like the Fish” proves Rock Bass is a name to watch in 2018 and beyond.
Swedish country singer-songwriter TJ Leonard topped the airplay charts in 2016 with his single release, "The River." That song followed his US debut, the ballad, "Remember Those Times," another Top 10 chart single. His 2017 international hit, "Up On That Hill" received airplay on more than 600 stations, followed by a self-promoted single, "Takin' You For Granted," that earned TJ the respect of his peers.
Renowned reggae music artist KC Jockey has proudly announced that his all new and upcoming EP titled ‘Love in the Air’ is coming soon. The artist will soon announce the official release date of this upcoming EP, but it will be released in January 2018. In addition, the artist is all set to shoot a few new music videos for this EP with the first one titled
NY – Robert Miller’s Project Grand Slam (PGS), the celebrated Jazz Rock Fusion band with a twist of Classic Rock and Latin led by acclaimed bassist/composer Robert Miller, has completed a breakthrough year in 2017 with the release of a highly regarded new album, performances at four international music festivals, and openers for several world class artists at major venues
Bob Crawford/RMCO MUSIC review in Maximum Musician’s Magazine
The artists of contemporary folk rock known as Freelancer have released their new EP album, “Embryo.” The record contains seven original Freelancer tracks and an outstanding cover of Red Hot Chili Peppers' “Don't Forget Me” for an approximate total listening time of half an hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Evocative, sonorous, and often beautiful to hear, “Embryo” by Freelancer proves that an acoustic band can summon enough power to compete with the most titanic heavyweights of rock music.
The singer, rapper and producer of hip hop music known as Promise Chukwu has released her latest official pop singlem “Real Live Talk.” The single has been proudly published on the I Promise MUSIC LLC independent record label without the support, endorsement or direction of the corporate music industry. “Real Live Talk” was produced by O.Givens. Honest, melodic, passionate, intimate, and packed with rhythm and groove, “Real Live Talk” proves that Promise Chukwu is a name to watch in 2018 and beyond.
One of hard rock’s most renowned emerging bands Silvertung is giving fans a backstage pass into the making of their critically-acclaimed acoustic album Lighten Up with the release of their first official DVD, which will be available through their Pledge Music campaign which kicks off on December 20, 2018.
The writer and performer of reggae music known as George P has released his latest official album, “The Ghetto Prezident.” The album has been proudly published on the Shines Production independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Aggressive, packed with spirit, and representing the truest form of the reggae tradition today, “The Ghetto Prezident” proves that George P is one of the most legitimate sources of the urban island sound for 2018 and beyond.
The rapper, songwriter and producer of hip hop known as Sparkadiss has released his latest official single, “Never Gonna Give Up” feat. BR. The pop single has been proudly published on the True Music, LLC independent record label without the support, inclusion or direction of the corporate music industry. Warm, upbeat, full of energy and bursting with bass-driven rhythm, “Never Gonna Give Up” showcases Sparkadiss as a creative and colorful MC for the 21st century.
The rapper and producer of hip hop known as King Mal has released his latest single, “Chicken Wing.” It has been published with an accompanying official music video available for viewing at the King Mal official website (link provided below). Both the single and the video have been proudly published as independent releases without the direction of the corporate music industry. Real, grooving, and even funny at times, the “Chicken Wing” video and single by King Mal showcase the emcee skills of one of Buffalo, New York's most creative artists.
Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Meghan Cary is riding high off the success of her latest album Sing Louder as it makes its debuts at #6 on the US / International Folk DJ Radio Charts. The title track charted amazingly well at #2 and the follow up single Responsibility nabbed the #6 spot.
The singer of pop, reggae and dancehall known internationally as Row has released his debut EP album, “Be Positive.” The album has been proudly published as an independent release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Upbeat, spirited and danceable in the extreme, “Be Positive” stands as proof that Row has a place among 2017s most innovative pop songwriters.
The singer and songwriter known as Jeanette Steiner has released her latest official single, “Torture Chamber.” The track has been proudly published on the Flagship Artists independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Soulful, evocative and primed to enchant any audience, “Torture Chamber” proves Jeanette Steiner is a contemporary voice of both yesterday and tomorrow.