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Ian Moore, the Seattle-based, Austin, TX-born guitar player, singer and songwriter makes the proverbial renaissance man look lazy. Toronto comes on the heels of Strange Days, his most successful record since his eponymous debut and despite a never-ending cycle of touring, Moore offers a new release of bright, blazing rock-n-roll that combines his legendary guitar prowess with radio-friendly songs that showcase his elastic, soul-inflected vocals. “It’s a very different climate right now.

MTS Management Group is proud to announce they and their artists have received a total of 22 nominations in the 2018 Josie Music Awards. The JMA's are the world's largest independent music awards show. This year's red-carpet ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018, in the Celebrity Theater at Dollywood, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce "pure pop for now people." Preferring to remain faceless in an industry that holds image in high regard, the duo is bucking trends with their upcoming June album release and subsequent videos for, "Big Blue World." They model their image, or lack of one, along the lines of Fat Boy Slim, Talk Talk, and Tin Tin Out.

Hip Hop artist, Cambiyo, has released his latest pair of official singles, “Ice Cold” and “Speedin (2 U).” The tracks have been proudly published on Outré Productions, an independent record label. With sharp contrasts to one another, “Ice Cold” and “Speedin (2 U)” offer immense variety and prove that Cambiyo has the range to be one of the biggest voices from Atlanta for 2018 and beyond.

The writer, producer and performer of eclectic alternative music known as Bruce Mack has released his latest LP album, “Lo-Fi Exploits of a Misplant on Shaolin.” The record contains 11 original tracks for just over half an hour's worth of listening. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Blending elements of soul, RnB, and even rock-n-roll, “Lo-Fi Exploits of a Misplant on Shaolin” is a record to put Bruce Mack on the map once and for all.

The new World music album features Nikhil Koparkar, award-winning composer and pianist for multimedia and Kunal Gunjal, world-renowned santoor pioneer and disciple of Shivkumar Sharma.

Guitar goddess, Orianthi has become Orange Amplification’s latest Ambassador. The multi-talented guitarist, singer and songwriter has performed with King of Pop Michael Jackson, toured with rock godfather Alice Cooper, played lead guitar for Carrie Underwood, exchanged solos with legend Carlos Santana as well as having a successful solo career.

 If you're ready for another dose of gritty yet soulful blues-punk-rock, then you'll want to listen close, because NYC's Johnny & the Bootlegs deliver a wildly entertaining bite with their music video for "Thrift Shop" today! Bringing you straight into the heart of New York City life, they combine serious talent with lighthearted fun. "Thrift Shop" comes off the band's new EP NYC Rags, released earlier this month. Always showcasing their very best, Johnny & the Bootlegs simultaneously entertain and reflect, with style, swagger, and good times in tow.

Ward Thomas, Joshua Hedley, Charlie Worsham, Elizabeth Cook, Caroline Spence, Zack Logan and Luke Winslow-King amongst acts joining line-up for 3-day camping festival at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire.

The Lincoln Road B.I.D. presents "Live #onLincoln," a twice-weekly FREE concert at the Euclid Circle Stage from 1-4 PM. Saturday May 26 features Jean Chardavoine, with guest vocalist Jennifer Louis.

The musician and composer known as Polar Echo has released his latest official single, “Chest on Fire.” The single has been proudly published on the Timlin Records independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Driving, genuine and passionate, “Chest on Fire” showcases Polar Echo as one of the more intriguing surprises of 2018 so far.

Los Angeles, CA - With over 25 years experience in the marketing, advertising and sales industries, successful West Coast Entrepreneur Markus Muller-Stach has announced his latest venture  G4L Records, a new record label that is fan and artist centric and breaks down the walls of the traditional label model.

Brent Cobb has announced a UK and European tour for September. The Grammy nominated singer-songwriter will play twelve dates around Europe, including five shows in the UK. 

In 1957, Andy Williams had his only number one single on the UK charts with “Butterfly”, the first of 40 hits spanning a career that lasted until 2002. The American singer also hosted his own television variety show from 1962 to 1971.

Bursting out of New York with his debut track ‘Electrified’, Just Loud emerges as a truly unique artist, representing an immaculate blend of alternative and pop.

The singer-songwriter and composer for film known as David Rosenblad has released his latest single, “Antique Rose.” The piece represents the title track and second single from Rosenblad's ongoing LP series of releases, “Antique Rose,” which began with his recent popular song, “Awakening Through Serendipity.” Both have been proudly published on his own Thirteenth Moon Studio independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry.

Cut Throat Finches. An ironic name for a tiny bird, and conversely, for a Texas band with a giant sound. Singer-songwriter Sean Russell, a proud resident of the Ft Worth music scene, formed the band mid-2015 with a group of much-lauded players from the area. Cut Throat Finches lay out a songs that bring to mind a soundtrack to an epic film in a style inspired by their heroes in the British rock scene and American roots music. The band, signed to the critically acclaimed Hand Drawn Records, a cutting edge pressing plant and record label in Dallas, will release Polite Conversations (their 2nd album) on May 25th, celebrating with local area release parties and summer touring. Russell tells us the tale of the making of the record for the first time.

Taking you to a new level of introspective reflection, upstate NY outfit The Mountain Carol's new single and music video "Sway" provide a tasty cut off their upcoming album that will leave you in a state of lucid dreaming. With shoe-gaze style staccato guitar licks, electronic drum beats, and the glistening unique sheen of a Wurlitzer electric piano to complete, the vocals of Bruce Wilson will guide you on your way. Spill Magazine, who premiered the single and its accompanying video, described it as "a raw, beautiful and powerfully reflective piece."

In his Love Makes Us Better video Plunky imagines John Coltrane or Pharaoh Sanders getting funky and spiritual and political in todays Youtube musical landscape.

Think sexy Latin-tinged R & B… Think aunting melodic vocal… Imagine drinking a Cuba Libre in a late-night bar in Havana Cuba… Those are some of the things that spring to mind when you hear this new release called ‘Baila’ from a young very talented artist who goes by the name of Chanti, currently signed to the Maserati Empire Music record label.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Gary Barlow and a triple bill of Elvis Costello, The Waterboys and Nick Lowe are confirmed to headline this year’s Nocturne Live concert series, which returns to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire this summer. The star line-up will perform at the 10,000-capacity Great Court from Thursday June 14th – Sunday June 17th featuring an array of support acts including Soul II Soul, MF Robots, The Coral and Rumer.