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A New York musician named Ian C Bouras is making waves in the music scene. With a pioneering new twist, he starts this week by laying down the foundations of his new live looping DVD.

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Manchester-based Barry Brown impressed everybody when he dropped “Dat Party Track” back in 2014, with the single going on to receive glowing support from the likes of Trevor Nelson of the BBC, Rinse FM’s N-type and many more.

Rick Shaffer is a singer and songwriter, as well as the founding member of the Philadelphia based band The Reds®. Their eponymous debut album led to live appearances with groups like The Police, Blondie, The Ramones and Public Image, amongst others. On a different label they released several critically acclaimed albums, which led to working with director Michael Mann, who incorporated their songs into the show Miami Vice. This led to writing for films and the song Terror In My Heart featured in Nightmare on Elm Street 2.

Hailing from Arizona, Mikey 360 is amidst a hunger to take his innovative brand of R&B music out of his locality and around world, a whole 360degrees.

      A group of rawkin' women whom started this company September of 2013 and We strive to get our locals here in Houston better known and exposed to the public because there are tons of locals that haven't had their chance to shine and with us they are always shining! We have a variety of local bands here in Houston and in other cities that would like to get their name out more and that is what we Houston Rock TV are here for.. We think every band deserves to get their name out and to be able to express what they feel about their music and much more through our interviews! We have an enormous amount of talented bands here and we want to interview all of you!

Calling all music fans… the wait is finally over! Le Projet, the rock band comprising Kevin Martin, Adam Kury and Brian Quinn of Candlebox, Morgan Rose of Sevendust and Lenny Cerzosie of The Infinite Staircase, has announced the release of their fifth single “Wait For It”.

Classic Rock Fans can't get enough of the new visually appealing music video from Rhett May. Like many artists before him, Rhett May attempts to use his music to greatly impact a generation and shift the views and nuances of certain life style choices. Rhett May manages to use his platform as an artist to discuss the dangers of drugs and drug abuse at length in his new music video; "Violence of Ice".

Table Sixteen Productions has licensed “Cruel World” for the independent film Full Frame, directed by Christopher Kelley.  “Cruel World” is track 6 on Rick Shaffer’s album, Hidden Charms.

Released via Flyah Entertainment

The titan of guitar known worldwide as Paul Brett has released a new full-length album, “12 String Instrumental Power.” Like the rest of his recent material, the track has been released on the Viral Discs and Downloads indie music label. It comes on the heels of his popular “12 String Blues Power” LP which has been turning heads in fan and critical circles over the last month. Showcasing the consummate skills of this master guitarist – one of the best players the world has known – “12 String Instrumental Power” is at once a must-have album for fans of guitar, of classical music, and of perfect music in general.

The rapper, songwriter and producer known as Richie Carter has released his debut EP record, “Rockford's Richie.” The EP contains five original Carter tracks for an approximate total listening time of 15 minutes. It has been proudly published as an independent release outside the influence of the corporate music industry. Nuanced, varied, colorfully creative and exceptionally written and performed, “Rockford's Richie” is a clear standout for one of the premier indie rap releases of the summer and a striking introduction to this talented rapper from Illinois.

The Taiwanese music label known as Dark Paradise Records has released their new flagship compilation album, “F1 – Philosopher's Stone.” The album is a gigantic collaboration which brings together the work of no fewer than 21 different artists to make one of the most remarkable electronica records ever produced in Asia or anywhere else in the world.

The writer, composer and producer of electronic dance music known as Keith Regan has released his latest EDM single, 'Drop.' The track has been proudly published as an independent release on Regan's own terms without support of any kind from the corporate music industry. Uptempo, packed with bass and absolutely, positively alive, “Drop” by Keith Regan is one of the most vibrant EDM singles to appear in 2015 so far.

The rapper and producer of hip hop known as Illy Givenchii (often stylized illy Givenchii) has released his newest official single, “I.F.W.Y.” The track has been proudly published on the Platinum City Music Group independent music label without the support or influence of the corporate music industry. With this blend of old-school, hip-hop principles and cutting-edge beats and studio production, constructed around the performance of one of Texas's most prominent up and coming rap artists, “I.F.W.Y.” is a hip-hop track that's got a clutch of swagger and a metric ton of style.

The rapper and songwriter known as Shot Dinero has released his latest LP record, “Confessions of a Hustla.” The full-length album consists of 14 original Shot Dinero tracks for an approximate total listening time of 45 minutes. Like other popular releases from Shot Dinero, it has been proudly published on the Browns Town Music LLC independent record label without the influence of the corporate music industry. Aggressive and explosive, packed with booming bass, old-school beats and cutting-edge instrumentation alike, “Confessions of a Hustla” is the latest reason music fans have to pay attention to this veteran hip-hop artist and top-notch hip-hop label.

The rappers and producers of hip hop known around the world as Tornado Wrist have released their latest single and official video, “Pico de Gallo.” The track is the first glimpse many listeners will have had of the upcoming EP record from Tornado Wrist. Both the single and the video have been proudly published on the Tornado Wrist Ent. independent music label. Mixing genres and regional styles of hip hop for an entirely new sound all their own, Tornado Wrist bring “Pico de Gallo” to the public ear as a bass-filled, pumping and pounding track for fans of rap music everywhere.

Melville, NY - -July 13, 2015 - -Korg USA Inc.’s headquarters in Melville, NY was exploding with forward-thinking strategies and innovative brainstorms when they recently hosted Korg and VOX leaders from Japan, the UK, and Italy during the company’s annual subsidiaries meeting.  

Released via Phatbull Records

Hailing from Poland, producer 2sher is amidst a thirst to take his powerfully crafted brand of EDM out of his locality and across the rest of the world.

Today, we present you with the debut offering from Birmingham artist Kay Kumar. Blending Hip-Hop with ambient vocals “Suicidal Thoughts” is a deep and dark journey from the outset, exploring the painful subject of suicide.

The singer and songwriter known as Samara Moni has released her debut R&B and soul single, “I'm Sorry.” The track has been proudly published on the Galaxy Orlando Records independent music label without the support or influence of the corporate music industry. With roots in traditional rhythm 'n' blues and a modern, razor-sharp studio production, “I'm Sorry” by Samara Moni is easily one of the classiest, most soulful tracks of the year and a stunning introduction to this arresting singer from Florida.

The singer and songwriter known as Heather Flowerz has released her new single, “Checkmate (Remix).” The track is the public's first glimpse of her upcoming album. Both are being proudly published on her own 1Luv Music Group independent record label entirely without the support or influence of the corporate music industry. Classy, shadowy, and full of sleek style and urban beauty, “Checkmate (Remix)” is the latest reason for music fans to pay attention to this rapidly rising pop star.