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Emerging pop songstress and songwriter Annie Bany didn't have to write a ton of flowery words on her fast-growing Facebook fan page to capture the essence of her vibe. She grew up on a farm outside Portland, Oregon but her heart's been set on the stage since she saw "The Sound of Music" onBroadway at age 6.

The purveyors of alternative blues music known as Pussy Stomp have released their latest full-length record, “Advice for Shy Guys.” The album has been proudly published on the Hopetone Records independent music label, which has been steadily garnering attention since its popular release of Takoma's “Kerosene Belts” LP in late 2014. An aggressive, rocking and rolling blues record with a Gothic heart and a punk-rock soul, “Advice for Shy Guys” is an album with a ton of grit and style to spare.

The producer and composer of digital music known as Europa's Ocean has released his latest EP record, titled, “Ambient Vivid Dreams.” The extended-play album has been published on the Europa Records independent music label, entirely without the financial or managerial support of the corporate music power structure. Bearing six original tracks for an approximate total listening time of 36 minutes, it is closer to a full-length album than to a traditional EP and provides a roundly comprehensive showcase of music by Europa's Ocean for listeners not yet acquainted.

Teenage production duo Noize! have just begun unleashing their creative talent upon the world with their debut EP ‘Press Start’ via Discosapien Records, available to stream on Soundcloud and Youtube and to download from Bandcamp and Beatport.

The musician and songwriter known as Taylor James has released his latest official video, “Say It's Me / Living for You.” The video has been released worldwide as one of the most anxiously awaited videos of Q1 2015. A classy, razor sharp video for a classy, razor-sharp track, the “Say It's Me / Living for You” video by Taylor James is accessible to fans of any music genre and an instant classic [link provided below].

The crew of rockers from Hungary known as Matyas and the Hybrid Mind have released their new EP record, “The Mornings.” The record has been proudly published as an independent release without the involvement of the corporate music industry. Usually billed as pop rock but equally accessible to fans of alternative jazz or even adult contemporary music, “The Mornings” by Matyas and the Hybrid Mind is a piano-driven pop record of a quality one doesn't hear often.

The Swedish rock trio known as One Vision have released their highly awaited debut video, “I Want You.” The video was shot on-location at Bohus Fortress, built in 1308 on the old border between Norway and Sweden, from which castle the surrounding county takes its name. The video has been produced by Joakim Poromaa Helger. Exciting, melodic, and bearing the tale of a young noblewoman and her sworn protector, “I Want You” is a rock video which hearkens to the beat of romantic history.

The rapper from Florida known as Shawn Lewis has released his latest single, “Spend a Lot of Money.” The single is the prominent front-running hit from his up-and-coming mixtape, “Life Overseas.” The single has been proudly published as an independent underground rap release without censorship or interference from the corporate music industry. Rattling and humming, bumping and pounding, “Spend a Lot of Money” is the latest reason that fans of hip hop and rap need to be paying close attention to the recent work of Shawn Lewis.

The multifaceted rock band known as JaCee and the Jags have released their latest LP album, “Moon Kiss Sun.” Comprising eight original tracks for an approximate total listening time of over half an hour, the full-length collection represents a round JaCee experience for listeners not yet acquainted. Kaleidoscopic, remarkably written and bearing studio production rivaling the best work of Phil Spector, “Moon Kiss Sun” is the latest reason audiophiles should be paying very close attention to this versatile crew from Massachusetts.

Scott Carter, an Internationally recognized solo country artist, has been performing for over two decades. Scott Carter continues to record, tour, and perform around the world.

This has to be our favourite music story of the month. The Deccan Chronicle lets us into the world of Sai Ram. Please somebody make his dream come true

Beijing’s resident 8-bit zombie GUIGUISUISUI played well over 100 shows during 2014, all over China, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and Malaysia. Yet 2015 will see no end to the touring onslaught, with the one man punk horror opera known as The GUIGUISUISUI show hitting the road in Australia and New Zealand, also returning to Malaysia and Indonesia.

Our lead story concerns the the loss of Indian guitarist and founder member of Manipur band, The Dirty Strikes.. Bom Leimapokpam to suicide. Terribly tragic and our condolences and best wishes go out to family & friends

New York, NY – Hip Hop Global Media & Entertainment LLC will preview programming at NAPTE 2015 to national & international networks and distributors, and to corporate sponsors & advertising agencies to solidify partnerships for the 2015-2016 Television and Music Festivals season.

Twang Thang Country announces that multi-award winning country music artist Richard Lynch, (www.richardlynchband.com) of Waynesville, Ohio has recently established the non-profit Love Tattoo Foundation to raise awareness and financial assistance for wounded veterans. The singer of, “The Last of A Dying Breed” believes that as we enjoy our freedoms we must always remember those who have sacrificed so much. Through their service, dedication and valor, our Veterans have earned our respect and support. Many Veterans bare the marks of their service with physical and emotional scars and we have an obligation to assist them wherever possible.

Renman Music & Business, the music industry mentoring website founded by longtime industry veteran Steve Rennie (aka "Renman"), will broadcast the next episode of its Renman Live web show with special guest Steve Schnur, Worldwide Executive and President of EA Music Group, on Wednesday, January 14 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1:00 p.m. EST on the Renman Music & Business YouTube channel at:https://www.youtube.com/user/renmanmb.

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SEATTLE, WA - Joey Sturgis, producer behind some of the biggest names in metalcore including Asking Alexandria, Of Mice & Men and I See Stars, will host a free, three-day CreativeLive "Studio Pass" workshop next month, February 4 - 6 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. PST (12 p.m. - 7 p.m. EST). In this class, Sturgis will share his highly sought after techniques for writing and arranging songs, tips for recording, editing and mixing guitars, vocals, bass, drums and synths, and more. Head over to CreativeLive 'Music & Audio' at: https://www.creativelive.com/courses/studio-pass-joey-sturgis for more information and to enroll for free today.

 Zaina Juliette named the Empress of Rock, Funk, Pop & Soul debut CD, TV Pilot, Music Video Screen Play all set to release 2014-2015.

Maybe it’s the fact the great writers and singers are not born but made, Sam Green who comes from an intellectual family, where his older brother as a peace maker in the middle east and his younger brother is an academic doctor in his own right. Sam being somewhat the black sheep of the family pursues a life of music and words.