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Singer-songwriter Abby Simone makes a big entrance to the music scene with today’s release of her debut single ‘Same Sunrise’. Her exquisite voice and natural charisma are the standout attractions of a warm-hearted jazz-tinged soul-pop song, which will appeal to fans of Arlo Parks or Jorja Smith’s more laidback moments. ‘Same Sunrise’ captures the tender relief of feeling reconnected with someone you love. The inspiration behind the track came from a text Abby received whilst travelling to visit a loved one: “After so long, we finally see the same sunrise.” Listen below.

Necosso is an artist with a focus on making groundbreaking music that blurs the lines between different genres and styles. As a result, the artist is always able to make catchy music that still retains an open mind and a very broad creative range.

(Los Angeles, CA) — Singer-songwriter Gabriella Rose released her debut single/video “In The Dark,” set to appear on her soon-to-be-announced debut full-length via Coeur D’Alene Records and today she releases her next single “Deadbeat Disco” which is a fun throwback to her Americana sound. Throughout the track, and evident across her 10-song album, Gabriella Rose clearly is having the time of her life as she is chasing dreams. “Deadbeat Disco” is bouncy and fun and draws the listener in with a 50’s style dance beat and exciting guitars and her captivating vocals. She enlists family and friends from her home in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho in the official music video which drops 12pm PST 11.8. 22

Nashville, TN- It was a packed house for the 8th Annual JMA Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville last week.  Artists and fans from all over the globe descended on the iconic music venue in full glitz and glamour to celebrate the phenomenally talented artists/musicians/industry professionals in the independent music world.  Nashville-based country music band Herrick has become very familiar faces at the JMA’s over the years holding awards in a slew of categories including Americana Group of the Year in 2017, Country Female Vocalist of the Year in 2020, and two.

Begonia became established as one of Canada’s biggest breaking artists with her 2019 debut album ‘Fear’, which was nominated for a JUNO Award for Adult Alternative Album Of The Year and was longlisted for The Polaris Music Prize. Now Begonia - real name Alexa Dirks - introduces herself to UK audiences with her new single ‘Right Here’, which previews the February 24th release of her second album ‘Powder Blue’. Listen below. 

Multi Genre Recording Artist Tony Carlucci - follows up his Highly Acclaimed Super Nostalgia Album "I Only Have Eyes For You", with his New Energy Infused Rad Righteous Retro Rockin' Release "Rock This Town".  A Party Time Rocking Release with lots of great songs. 

One of the biggest box office hits of the ‘90s, ‘The Bodyguard’ will be back in cinemas on November 6th and November 9th to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved film’s release. In addition to the film screening (tickets available here), fans will also enjoy the music videos for Whitney Houston’s ‘Queen of the Night’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’ on the big screen, celebrating the life and legacy of the iconic singer and actress.

It should come as no surprise that Van Morrison has made an album inspired by skiffle. Van Morrison’s love of skiffle dates back to his childhood. He would hang out at the famed Belfast record store Atlantic Records, where he’d hear early 20th century folk, blues and jazz from the likes of Lead Belly and Jelly Roll Morton. So when he heard Lonnie Donegan’s take on ‘Rock Island Line’ he intuitively understood the music he was creating. Before long, Van Morrison was playing with a skiffle band in school.

TikTok sensation and self-described “Committer of Audio Atrocities” drops new single.

Klowniac is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, performer, and viral TikTok sensation (reaching just over 4 million views and 50,000 followers.) that is challenging the music industry and peoples perception with its controversial clown like appearance and sinister sounds; showing viewers and listeners alike that you can’t judge anything just by how it looks.

Brit alt-pop trio Flawes’ dedication to their craft has made them one of the UK’s most exciting new bands. Their debut album ‘Highlights’ and the lockdown-era EP ‘Reverie’ put them on the cusp of a major breakthrough, their anthemic style leading to praise from Billie Eilish, sessions with Finneas, and extensive airplay at Radio 1. Meanwhile, their tight, dynamic live performances have resulted in unforgettable sets at the Reading and Leeds Festivals, as well as a sold-out London headline show at Omeara.

BBC Radio 1Xtra’s R&B specialist and presenter, Ace has announced the cohort of emerging talent taking part in the inaugural Everything R&B Live. Four unsigned UK R&B artists, alongside five special guests, tour their home cities across the UK this November to develop their knowledge and connections within the live music industry, enhance their performance skills, and be introduced to new audiences.

EMPIRE, the leading independent record label, announces its first-ever Africa compilation album Where We Come From (Vol. 1). Alongside this announcement today, award-winning Nigerian singer-songwriter Kizz Daniel drops the first offering from the project ‘Cough (Odo).’

And then there were nine. US heavy metal titans Lamb of God have triumphantly returned with a no-holds-barred, ear blasting, head banging piece of musical history. Their ninth studio album release is no more forgiving than any of their previous work. But what did we expect? This is not a band that goes quietly, nor gently into any dark night. They storm, they rage, and they are loud with a capital L.

How many times have you heard a great classic song that’s let down by poor recording and sound production? Many top names in the game have fallen short to low quality sounding tracks, with instrument levels much to be desired for. Perhaps most of the blame can be leant to the lack of technology in those golden eras, but, imagine having today's recording and production technology with some of that sixties and seventies rock magic. 

Michael Necosso (aka Necosso) is an artist who recently released a single named Summertide. 

Today, GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster has announced that her ninth studio album Healing Time will be released on November 18 via Blue Corn Music. Foster has also just shared her new single “Soul Searching,” the bright, propulsive opening track from the forthcoming record. Healing Time is now available for pre-order.

MIYA MIYA are emerging as next up contenders on the British pop scene. Between their own tracks and co-writes for artists including Jonas Blue and RetroVision, they’ve exceeded 100 million streams at Spotify so far, as well as over 55 million views at TikTok just for their previous single ‘H8 Me 2’. Their rise has been heralded with Radio 1 airplay from Jack Saunders (Future Artists), Mollie King (Best New Pop) and Gemma Bradley as well as tastemaker tips from Rolling Stone, Clash, Wonderland and The Independent.

Nashville's all-female singer-songwriter collective, Song Suffragettes, is making its way to the UK for the first time later this month as part of Country Music Week. With shows in Glasgow, London and Manchester, presented officially by the Academy of Country Music, it will feature founding member Kalie Shorr alongside Carter Faith, Robyn Ottolini and Twinnie. Full dates can be found below, and tickets can be bought here:

Brace yourselves, Blink-182 fans. We hope you are ready for some good news. After almost ten years, Tom DeLonge is officially back! That’s right, founding member, guitarist and vocalist DeLonge has made a triumphant return to our favourite punk rock pop band.

If you want to be successful as a TikTok creator, you need to know what the most popular songs are on the platform. If you use tracks that are popular right now, it will be easier for your videos to show up on the "For You" tab. This is true as long as the tracks are good enough quality and the app can handle them. The songs that were the most popular on TikTok in 2022 can be found on the list below.

Today DOC BACKER, the 24 year old neoteric musician, released “Care Has Left The Room”, the second album in a one week release sprint following “Serrated”’s release on September 29, 2022. The two new albums are independently produced in partnership with art collective and music label, downandsmiley.art.