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Hit Songs Deconstructed (www.HitSongsDeconstructed.com) released its Q3-2017 Trend Brief. This 100+ page report details the compositional and industry trends for the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10.

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New York City's one-stop-shop creative audio agency known as Audio UX have released their latest EP album, “Ethona.” The record has been proudly published on the Audio User Experience LLC independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Danceable, accessible, and both futuristic and contemporary at once, “Ethona” showcases Audio UX as a music group for the new millennium.

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Having made over 16 albums during his 35-year career in Jazz, Pablo Embon shows all of his experience in his masterful new album ‘What Comes Into Play.’ On each and every of the 13 tracks which make up this project, listeners are able to luxuriate over the rich instrumental notes which strike deep at the core of Pablo’s riffs. They are able to transport themselves to different places, different moods, and immerse themselves in a wonderful jazz experience. 

The artist and producer of hip hop known as D'Amor has released his latest EP album, “Gabian Ziwo.” The EP contains six original D'Amor hip hop tracks for an approximate total listening time of 25 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent music release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Seamlessly blending elements of hip hop and R 'n' B for a mellow groove and a solid back beat, “Gabian Ziwo” makes a fine introduction to this intriguing artist from Orlando, Florida.

The producer of goth-toned electronica known as Viii has released his most recent pair of singles, “Threadfear / Ask Me to Stay.” The twin release has been proudly published on the Voodoo Creation Records independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Pensive, brooding and thrumming with dark energy, “Threadfear / Ask Me to Stay” is the newest reason for fans of electronica to take note of this ever-rising artist from New Zealand.

Audials AG has released on Audials.com the new 2018 generation of its world-renowned and highly-acclaimed Audials Windows software. With a worldwide innovation and a large number of new features and improvements, it has never been possible to record and collect music, movies and series this easily and quickly and in such high quality.

The composer of atmospheric instrumental music known as Gustavo de Beauville has released his second full-length album, “Volume 2.” The record contains no fewer than 20 original tracks for an approximate listening total of one hour. It has been proudly published as an independent release without the direction of the corporate music industry. Epic in scope, emotionally sweeping, and capable of painting vivid soundscapes for cinema, video games, or rapt, personal listening, “Volume 2” solidifies Gustavo de Beauville as one of the scene's most accomplished new composers.

The producer of electro house known internationally as Mindset has released his debut EP, "The Mindset EP." The record contains four original Mindset songs, including the "The Disturbed" for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. The album has been proudly published on the NuClear Music Group (NCMG) independent record label. "The Mindset EP" introduces this intriguing artist from South London as an innovative digital composer for the new millennium.

The singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music known internationally as Jokia has released her debut EP record, “Not Forgotten.” The album contains six original Jokia tracks for an approximate total listening time of 25 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent music release without direction from the corporate music industry. Uplifting, inspirational and founded soundly on the Christian Bible, “Not Forgotten” shows Jokia to be a woman of Christ and a clarion voice for the Christian music scene in the 21^st century.

The performers and producers of hip hop known as Southern Music Group have released their debut LP album, “This Is What We Stand On.” The LP has been proudly published on the Southern Music Group independent label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Bringing 12 original SMG tracks for an approximate total listening time of over 40 minutes, “This Is What We Stand On” is evidence that these hip hop titans from Texas are a crew deserving of attention.

The Midwest hip hop artist known as Pedezi has released his latest official single, “We Winnin.” It has been released in both explicit and radio-ready versions. Both tracks have been proudly published on the Haterproof Entertainment independent music label without the direction of the corporate music industry.

The singer and songwriter of country and rock music known as BluesRock & Country Inc. has released his fourth LP album, “Rock'n Roll Heart.” The full-length record contains 10 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 35 minutes. Like previous releases from BluesRock, it has been proudly published as an independent record without the direction of the corporate music industry. Built on deep grooves, twanging guitar strings and raw, warm vocals, “Rock'n Roll Heart” makes a strong argument that BluesRock & Country Inc. may be Southwest Africa's most genuine rock export.

Meet Cherish Lee. She is quickly becoming known as country music’s “rebel with a heart of gold”! She’s not only an artist, but an honest to God, down and dirty servant to all those that are beat down and in need of love. Whether animal or person, Cherish has always had a heart to help them. To all those she helps, she’s a tattooed princess, but she’s not all angel! Cherish Lee refuses to play by some of the country music industry’s biggest rules! In Lee’s own words, “I refuse to pay money to make it on the ‘music charts!’ I want it to happen, because I worked my ass off, and people actually want to hear my songs! What happened to passion, story telling, rebels with a cause, and music that had its merits in how DAMN good it was, and how it made you feel? Our forefathers in music would be ashamed of us.” Lee’s album cost less than $1,500 to record, reminiscent of Nirvana’s first album, “Bleach”, which cost $600.

The artist of electronica known as Vire (often stylized VIRE) has released his latest EP album, “No Screens.” The extended-play record contains five original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 20 minutes. It has been proudly published on the VIREmusic independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. Ambient, pulsing, and somehow retro and futuristic at the same time, “No Screens” by Vire gives a fitting voice to the 21^st century.

The producer of hip hop instrumentals known as Mo Beatz has released his latest LP album, “Mo Better Beatz Than Blues.” The album contains 14 original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 50 minutes. It has been proudly published on the Mo Better Beatz independent record label without the direction of the corporate music industry. A cutting edge hip hop record packed with instrumental grooves, “Mo Better Beatz Than Blues” from Mo Beatz is a study in hip-hop music making.

The performer and producer of hip hop and pop music known as JasiCaesar has released his latest official single, “Wake.” The track has been dropped with an official lyric video freely available for listening and viewing online (link provided below). Both have been proudly published as independent releases without the direction of the corporate music industry. Rattling, bumping, full of melody and groove, “Wake” proves that JasiCaesar is a name to watch in 2017 and beyond.

The Swedish punk rock crew called Our Untold Story have released their latest official video, “Calm Seas Don't Make Good Sailors.” Like the rest of the OUS catalog, the video has been proudly published on the Cuprite Productions independent record label without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Driving, upbeat, minimalist and thrumming with energy, “Calm Seas Don't Make Good Sailors” is the most significant official video from Our Untold Story to date.