Category Archives: Music

New music by emerging artists.

“Lipstick on the Glass” by Alexa Ferr
21
Dec

The up and coming “rugged pop” artist, Alexa Ferr, attended Saint Elizabeth CHS for the Performing Arts, which led her to recording her first demo album. Soon after, she released her single “Fell” which featured Demi Lovato.

Ferr recently recorded with songwriting and production duo, The Invaders. Collectively they have worked in the studio over the late summer of 2012 and early 2013, recording, writing and producing songs. Ferr is preparing to release her first EP entitled Lipstick on the Glass.

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“Lipstick on the Glass” by Alexa Ferr

Lipstick On The Glass EP

Image and mp3 courtesy of UMusicians Founder, Amandah Opoku

“Into The Circle” by Kaylee Rutland (feat. Jamie O’Neil and Colt Ford)
21
Dec

18-year-old Kaylee Rutland is a contemporary country music singer-songwriter and native Texan. She has a young, soulful sound and a sweet, angelic disposition.

Rutland recorded her first EP in Nashville in September, 2012. In February of 2013, she returned to Nashville where she co-wrote three songs with Jamie O’Neal and was priviledged to record her original “Into the Circle” with both Jamie O’Neal and Colt Ford. Rutland moved to Nashville in August 2013 to attend college and continue writing, recording and performing.

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“Into The Circle” by Kaylee Rutland (feat. Jamie O’Neil and Colt Ford)

Kaylee Rutland

mp3 courtesy of Ryan at Clutch32 | Celebrity Music Firm
Image courtesy of Kaylee Rutland’s official site

“Fire In The Sky” by Jay Brown
7
Dec

Roots-orientated, songwriter, Jay Brown, has been playing guitar since the age of seven and writing songs since high school. Brown’s repertoire contains more than 50 original songs, as well as various covers from a wide spectrum of genres.

Brown is also a founding member of the old time, swing band Lazybirds — a band that blends a wide variety of musical styles, including jazz and blues. He has spent years traveling and playing around the U.S. with artists such as Doc Watson, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Etta Baker. In addition, he has studied, taught and performed in West Africa. A versatile musician, Brown is as much at home playing the blues in New Orleans as he is playing jazz or classical in New York City.

Below please have a listen to the track “Fire In The Sky” from Brown’s latest album titled Soul to Soul. The album is dedicated to “two great souls” — Carmela Costello and Jack Gardner.

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“Fire In The Sky” by Jay Brown

Jay Brown Photo

Image and mp3 courtesy of Jay Brown

“Sold Out” by Jake Sims
6
Dec

UK singer-songwriter, Jake Sims, first caught the attention of the public eye in 2007 when he was awarded “Best Male Vocalist” by BBC Gloucestershire. In 2009, after winning the prestigious “Best Male Vocalist” again — this time in the C.Y.S Voice Of Wales — he was invited to headline at St. David’s Hall.

Sims is currently writing his long-awaited solo album, confronting the loss of his father and his journey through his late teens. He is also currently attracting serious label interest, both in the UK and abroad.

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“Sold Out” by Jake Sims

Jake Sims

mp3 courtesy of Jake Sims

Image courtesy of ‘Sold Out’ Video Shoot

“Stand Up” by Breanna Lynn
1
Dec

A gifted singer and guitar virtuoso, Breanna Lynn, picked up her first guitar at the age of 9 and began writing her autobiography in songs by the time she was 12 years old. Her vocal gifts were matched by her joy of being on stage, which led to opportunities ranging from leads in theatrical performances to being lead vocalist for her school’s worship band.

Influenced by the legendary Stevie Nicks and inspired by soulful, vocal-driven artists such as Adele and Ellie Goulding, Lynn’s music showcases her incredible guitar talent and vocal strengths. In 2011, Lynn’s musical talents landed her a coveted sponsorship from Taylor Guitars and the opportunity to record her first full-length album with iconic producers from Nashville and LA. This impressive album explored Lynn’s country-crossover talents. Continuing to write and explore her gifts, Lynn is now projecting a more indie-pop feel. Have a listen to her new single “Stand Up” below.

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“Stand Up” by Breanna Lynn

Breanna Lynn

mp3 courtesy of Michelle Pizzo of LaFamos, Marketing & Publicity Department

Image courtesy of Photos of Breanna

“Give It Up” by CRSB
29
Nov

Deep-island-rooted duo, CRSB, is made up of cousins Chris Ramos and Sonny B, both songwriters and performers. Their latest single is called “Give It Up” and it can be found on their self-titled album.

Full of lush harmonies and a bumping beat, “Give It Up” is a tenacious love song that speaks to the heart of being infatuated with the one you’re with. It’s all about being wrapped up in someone, finding them irresistible from the moment you meet them, unable to get them out of your mind.

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“Give It Up” by CRSB

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mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of M T Press

Image courtesy of CRSB’s twitter Photos and videos

“Supersonic (Feat. Julien Brasart)” by Dynasty Electric
25
Nov

Fronted by the powerful and seductive vocals (and theremin) of Jenny Electrik, Dynasty Electric is a Brooklyn-based blend of electro pop and psychedelic folk. They independently released their album, Golden Arrows, in May 2011. British music news outlet NME named the album’s track “Radiation” one of their “Top MP3 Downloads.”

In the summer of 2011, Dynasty Electric released a single “Electric Love” (with guest drummer Brian Chase from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs), and signed with Brooklyn-based label No Shame. Their self-titled album was released in May 2012.

In 2013, Dynasty Electric launched their own media label and events company — NewSonic. NewSonic is known for it’s diverse scene of extraordinary musicians, visual artists, and visionaries.

A new release from Dynasty Electric is due out this Fall.

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“Supersonic (Feat. Julien Brasart)” by Dynasty Electric

Dynasty Electric

mp3 courtesy of Amanda Blide of LaFamos, Marketing & Publicity Department

Image courtesy of Dynasty Electic’s official site

“Above the Norm” by Aaron Childree
25
Nov

Pop singer/songwriter, Aaron Childree, combines a hopeful message, memorable melodies, and an infectious beat. His music has the ability to take you to a place long abandoned by many of today’s popular musicians — a place where poetic lyrics can be set to catchy melodies and pop music can be a meaningful way to unify and inspire.

Currently based in Atlanta, Georgia, Childree has built up a hefty following. He is known for his exceptionally produced YouTube videos of current cover songs as well as several of his own original productions.

Childree’s first single, “Better Than Walking Away” off of his debut EP, was chosen as a finalist in the 2010 International Songwriting Competition, and his song “One Way Street” was a finalist in the 2011 Next Movie Classic song contest.

This year, Childree released an album called Above the Norm. Have a listen to the title track.

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“Above the Norm” by Aaron Childree

Above the Norm

mp3 courtesy of Nate Guze of LaFamos, Marketing & Publicity Department

Image courtesy of Aaron Childree on Facebook

“Adopted” by The Slants
10
Nov

Nestled in Portland, Oregon’s predominately white and hipster culture is all-Asian American dance rock band, The Slants. The Slants took their influence from grabbing onto the corners of foundational 80s synth-pop music and blending it with modern dance rock sensibilities. They call this amalgamation of contagious, energetic, and danceable music “Chinatown Dance Rock.”

Their third full-length release, The Yellow Album, explores the dichotomy between darker undertones and the thrills of new love.

The Yellow Album could be a natural progression from either 2010’s Pageantry or their 2007 debut Slanted Eyes, Slanted Hearts. Musically, it draws from the wider synthesizer driven palette of the first album while retaining the harder hitting rock sounds of the second. The lyrics explore the personal lives and experiences of the members of the band.

Frontman Aron Moxley’s life began with abandonment. He explains, “I was one of the babies born in Saigon during the Vietnam War. I’ll never know my real birthday, let alone find out who my mother is or know if she’s still alive.” The song “Adopted” illustrates Moxley confronting these feelings, which have plagued him for so long.

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“Adopted” by The Slants

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Image and mp3 courtesy of Alex Steininger of In Music We Trust PR

“Half Your Heart” by Sonnet
7
Nov

Sonnet Simmon, a.k.a. Sonnet, has a fresh new look and sound that is gaining attention with her new soulful pop-infused single “Half Your Heart.” Sonnet delivers a fresh perspective of pop, illuminated with pulsating electronic beats and themes that connect across emotional lines and frame her eight-song self-titled debut. The album was released on September 25. On the album, she incorporates traces of some of her greatest inspirations — Joni Mitchell, Ella Fitzgerald and Ani Difranco.

Throughout her childhood, Sonnet lived a gypsy-like lifestyle with her mother and sister, travelling around Europe and Asia. Born in Greece, she eventually travelled from Switzerland to India with various stops in between. During her nomadic adventures music was her solace, her rhythmical soul mate. She attended Hamilton Music Academy of Music (a performing arts high school in LA) and also received a Jazz Voice degree from UCLA.

Be sure to check out the video.

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“Half Your Heart” by Sonnet

Sonnet

Image and mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of MT Press via Soundcloud