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A great discord is running through the music industry at the moment. Sales of albums are way down which means that revenue is at an all time low and this is panicking many of the big wigs who would like to protect their best interests.

The rapper and songwriter from the Bay Area known as Kee Beez has released his latest hip-hop single, “Lace Tracks.” The official Kee Beez single has been proudly published on the Da Kee Records independent music label without the involvement of the mainstream corporate music industry. Boasting rhymes and lines that cut sharper than a razor and bass-filled back beats that thump harder than a pile driver, the “Lace Tracks” single proves that Kee Beez is more than simply ready for the big time – he's an example of the very best hip hop that the West Coast has to offer.

The singer and songwriter known as AC De Bee has released his latest pop single, “Never Complain.” The track has been proudly published on the AC De Bee independent music label without the financial or managerial support of the corporate music industry. It is the most widely distributed and prominent single from AC De Bee ever and stands to place him at the forefront of the indie pop scene in his home city of Effurun, Nigeria. Upbeat, uplifting, colorful, celebratory and big-hearted, “Never Complain” by AC De Bee is a pop single with a reggae twist that will get fans of all music dancing.

The singer and songwriter of electronica music known as Aria Sappho has released her highly awaited full-length debut album, “Protagonist.” The record has been published on the Sapphic Records independent music label outside the reach of the corporate music industry. In turns both shadowy and beautiful, forceful and delicate, frost-flecked and warm with life at once, the “Protagonist” LP is an arresting and elegant reminder of the sheer power of electronica when wielded by a vocalist and composer of Aria Sappho's high, high caliber.

Earlier this month Arman Cekin and PLS&TY shared an enticing new remix of Baby Bash’s 2003 hit single 'Suga Suga'.

The composer and performer of music known as Stephen Lantz has released his second official single for 2015, “Chasin' the Sunbeams.” The single comes on the heels of his popular, upbeat rock track, “High Sonority,” which introduced audiophiles around the world to this masterful virtuoso of instrumental music. Warm, invigorating, and easily accessible to listeners of all ages and genres, “Chasin' the Sunbeams” is a jubilant instrumental track that makes daylight seem all the brighter.

The rock group from Colorado known as Kleen Respect have released their newest LP album, “Swt Prinsus.” The LP has proudly been published as an independent release outside of the influence and control of the corporate music industry. “Swt Prinsus” contains 11 original tracks from Kleen Respect over an approximate total listening time of nearly one hour, making for a comprehensive introduction to this soulful crew for music fans not yet acquainted with their material. Written and performed with heartfelt intensity and a genuine love for the American rock spirit, “Swt Prinsus” is merely the latest from one of CO's most prolific music teams.

Rapper and songwriter of hip hop Young Ent has released his latest single, “K.m.a.n.” The track has been proudly published on the Dirty M!d Entertainment independent music label entirely without interference or adulteration from the corporate music industry. Filled with beats, wit, and an endless supply of bass, “K.m.a.n.” is a hip-hop track unlike any other and kicks off Q2 2015 with a steady stream of boom-bap.

The singer and songwriter of hip hop music known as HQ has released his latest single, “Go Deeper.” The track is the first single from his popular LP mixtape, “H for Hierarchy,” which appeared on the DatPiff website in July of 2014. HQ's “Go Deeper” single has been proudly published on the Still Young Records independent music label outside the reach of the corporate music infrastructure. Smooth, slick, and bringing dropped bass measurable in sheer tonnage, “Go Deeper” by HQ is a track for DJs, dancers and hip-hop fans alike.

Canadian rock crew the Michael Wood Band have released their long-awaited LP album, “Rubble Town.” The album contains eight original tracks and represents the definitive Michael Wood Band experience so far. It has been proudly published on the eponymous Michael Wood Band independent music label outside the influence of the corporate music industry. Part pop, part alternative rock, part contemporary rock and distinguished by the raw, genuine character of the band's sound and style, “Rubble Town” by the Michael Wood Band is a record rock fans of all ages will agree on.

The composer and performer known as Rob Simmons has released his new EP record, “Recuerdos de Sa Calobra.” The EP has been proudly published on the TTM Records independent music label. The album is largely instrumental, boasts a broad variety of moods, tones and tempos, and has been cataloged most frequently as progressive rock at online music stores around the world. Inventive, majestic, painted in dazzling sonic color and expressing a palpable, personal narrative, “Recuerdos de Sa Calobra” by Rob Simmons is a fascinating and accessible wonder of modern music for fans of any genre.

The songwriter and performer of music known as Stephen Lantz has released his latest instrumental single, “High Sonority.” The track has been proudly published independent of the mainstream, corporate music industry and distributed to more than 750 online music stores worldwide. A masterpiece of acoustic guitar work backed by vibrant bass lines and arranged with expert composition, “High Sonority” is an upbeat instrumental that sets a top-shelf standard of high sonority, indeed.

Released as a private digital download card to the attendees during last week’s SXSW Music Festival, the Indie Anthems mixtape touts the creme de la creme of the unsigned and indie talent pool-talent that was noticeably absent from the festivals stages, but managed to gain new listeners just the same. 

Hip-hop and dance music producer K. Tha Producer announces the release of her beat tape, The Therapist on GotInstrumentals.com  

Released as a private digital download card to the attendees during last week’s SXSW Music Festival, the Indie Anthems mixtape touts the creme de la creme of the unsigned and indie talent pool-talent that was noticeably absent from the festivals stages, but managed to gain new listeners just the same. 

The writers and performers of heavy metal known as Remnants of Winter have released their debut self-titled LP record, “Remnants of Winter.” The record has been proudly published as an independent release without the interference of the corporate music infrastructure. The album comprises eight original tracks for approximately 30 minutes listening time. Melodic, evocative, and boasting equal parts aggression and imagination, “Remnants of Winter” by Remnants of Winter is a striking example of metal's relentless spirit in sheer and undeniable force.

The mastermind of melodic death metal internationally known as Sonus Mortis has released his latest LP record album, “War Prophecy.” The LP has been independently published without the managerial or financial support of the corporate music industry. Boasting 15 all-new, original tracks to slake the thirst of fans new and old, the collection offers approximately one full hour of the grittiest heavy metal the world has to offer. Brutal, richly imaginative and extremely well-orchestrated, “War Prophecy” from Sonus Mortis is an album no true death metal fan should go without.

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PROVING IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO TAKE CHANCES AND FOLLOW YOUR HEART, SO CAL SINGER-SONGWRITER AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST KAREN REED FINDS AUTHENTICITY, PASSION AND A MAGICAL, UKULELE-DRIVEN SOUND ON HER ROAD ‘TRUE NORTH’