Category Archives: Music

New music by emerging artists.

“Up To Something” by Shotgun Honeymoon
12
Jan

The Culmination EP, the latest from Los Angeles, California-based acoustic-pop-rock singer-songwriter Eric Mellgren (aka Shotgun Honeymoon), is just that, the culmination of a lot of hard work following up Shotgun Honeymoon’s 2007 debut, Forgone Conclusion.

Born in Lexington, Kentucky, but picking up the guitar in his college days at Florida State University, Shotgun Honeymoon played throughout Florida, honing his craft during college, often times supporting his high-school music teacher’s band. Getting an itch to take music more seriously, Shotgun Honeymoon moved to Los Angeles, got a job at a major record label, and began working in the industry. All the while writing songs that would become Forgone Conclusion.

The Culmination EP, delivers a five-track collection of songs that find the songsmith further exploring the sounds he created on the debut, while also being more adventurous with the assistance of his backing band. Shotgun Honeymoon shows growth both lyrically and musically from Forgone Conclusion, without losing the loving, and passionate vibes that made his debut a warming, soothing collection of acoustic pop.

You may watch the official video for the track “Up to Something” on YouTube.

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“Up To Something” by Shotgun Honeymoon

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Image and mp3 submitted by Alex Steininger at In Music We Trust PR

“Love and Adoration” by Barry Brusseau
12
Jan

Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter Barry Brusseau spent twenty years playing everything from metal to hardcore punk, with fifteen of those years spent touring in the pop-punk band The Jimmies, before they eventually disbanded.

That journey lead to Brusseau’s complete one-eighty with the release of his debut solo album, A Night Goes Through, released exclusively on vinyl and digitally. Now, he has returned with his sophomore full-length, folk-based The Royal Violent Birds.

Brusseau went to Jackpot! Studios to work with Larry Crane. Larry recorded some of Brusseau’s old punk material and his resume is full of great projects, including Sleatery- Kinney, Quasi, Elliot Smith, and Tape Op Magazine. Guest musicians for Brusseau’s new record include his brother Tim Ward, Tyler Tornfelt on bass, Aubrey Webber on cello, and jazz horn player Michael Paul.

Watch the making of the special edition canvas vinyl on YouTube.

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“Love and Adoration” by Barry Brusseau

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Image and mp3 submitted by Alex Steininger at In Music We Trust PR

“Say Goodbye” by Arc & Stones
25
Dec

Arc & Stones are a New York rock/blues group with sleekness and soul. They are currently gigging heavily in the NYC circuit and promoting their new music video for “Silence.” Their self-titled EP is due for release on February 12, 2013. The EP was produced and mixed by established producer Jeremy Griffith at Singing Serpent Studios in the heart of NYC. Each of the five songs display distinctive attributes of the band. From loud anthems to intimate ballads, the EP showcases a recognizable yet progressive sound. Already, the young twenty-something band members have graced the stage at major venues such as the Bowery Electric, Arlene’s Grocery, the Red Lion and the Bitter End. Stream tracks from the album on SoundCloud.

Band members include Dan Pellarin on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keys; Ben Cramer on lead guitar, vocals; Eddy Bayes on bass, vocals; Joe Doino on Drums.

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“Say Goodbye” by Arc & Stones

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Image and mp3 courtesy of Liz LeGear, Independent Music Promotions

“One and the Same” by Clap for Daylight
23
Dec

Altanta-based four member outfit, Clap for Daylight, has released a new EP titled Fire Escape.

Fans of Clap for Daylight have described their sound as a cross between OK Go and Radiohead with a dash of Jeff Buckley. After playing around the southeast for the last couple of years supporting their debut album Break Even, they teamed up with producer Matt Goldman (Glow in the Dark Studios, Atlanta) and pushed their sound to the next level with Fire Escape.

Have a listen to the track “One and the Same.” The whole album is available on SoundCloud. The EP is also available on iTunes, Amazon and Spotify.

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“One and the Same” by Clap for Daylight

mp3 courtesy of Greg Vilines, lead singer and guitarist of Clap for Daylight.

Clap for Daylight

Image courtesy of the band’s Facebook photos

“Losing Sleep” by Sink Swim
23
Dec

Sink Swim is a fresh and emerging Los Angeles-based trio made up of Dane Petersen, Jake Lopez and Corey Backer. The band’s debut 5-song EP, ELEMENTS is their most current musical endeavor.

With down-tuned guitars and gut-wrenching vocals, a clever blend of pop and punk drives the hard-hitting songs.

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“Losing Sleep” by Sink Swim

mp3 courtesy of Amanda Blide of LaFamos PR & Branding

Image courtesy of Sink Swim’s Facebook cover photo album.

“Born & Raised” by Larcenist
23
Dec

Larcenist tunes are downtrodden anthems that combine elements of folk, country, soul, and rock. They tell stories of small town heroes, blue-collar ethics, and the decay of once industrious cities.

The band’s newest album, Eager City, Patient Country, will be released on Tuesday, January 22. Have a listen to the track “Born & Raised.”

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“Born & Raised” by Larcenist

mp3 courtesy of Brandon Mastrangelo, guitar and vocals for Larcenist.

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Image courtesy of SoundCloud

“Pictures of You” by Monte Pittman
15
Dec

Last year, I covered Monte Pittman‘s new album, Pain, Love & Destiny. Since the album release, Pittman has been busy touring. In addition, he just released a new album/EP titled M.P.3: The Power of Three, Pt. 1. As its title implies, it’s the first of three parts. The first part is all acoustic, the second will be metal, and the third will be blues. It was recorded in one day in Copenhagen with Grammy Award-winning engineer Flemming Rasmussen.

Please have a listen to the acoustic track “Pictures of You” below.

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“Pictures of You” by Monte Pittman

Image courtesy of Pittman’s EPK provided by Steven Le Vine, Founder, CEO and President of Grapevine PR

“Higher Ground” by Tuac
10
Dec

KPI Recording artist, Tuac, brought his spirited and uplifting soul sound to the streets with his debut EP, Higher Ground, on November 6th, 2012. The Brooklyn native’s first EP has been ten years in the making. His rough and ready vocal style has drawn comparisons to soul great Sam Cook and a social conscious more in line with the likes of Marvin Gaye. This EP is a must listen for fans of classic soul and mainstream R&B, looking for music with a message.

Feel free to stream the title track “Higher Ground” via SoundCloud.

Prior to going alone, Tuac spent years performing open mics and busking on the NYC subway. He then enjoyed collaborations with artists like The Roots, Citizen Cope, Common and Wu Tang Clan.

Tuac’s heartfelt delivery drips like honey over every melodic lift of the feel-good, hopeful Jackson Five style groove. ~ MT Press

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“Higher Ground” by Tuac

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Artist information shared by Sera Roadnight of MT Press

“Beta Love” by Ra Ra Riot
9
Dec

Ra Ra Riot has experienced constant change in its six-year existence, but the band’s sound has never shifted as radically as it does on its new album, Beta Love, which comes out January 22, 3013 on Barsuk Records. With the departure of cellist Alexandra Lawn (so sad), they dial down the string arrangements in favor of a more synth-driven sound.

Download the “Beta Love” single from NPR for FREE.

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“Beta Love” by Ra Ra Riot

“Crazy World” by The Jelly Project
27
Nov

The Jelly Project (TJP) is creating a storm on their romp across the United States and making friends along the way – being asked back over and over again to bigger and better venues and shows. Folks can’t get enough of their infectious, old school rock n’ roll. Have a listen to “Crazy World” from their Ugly Dirty LP released October 2, 2012.

As The Jelly’s first national tour rolled through California, they stopped in Los Angeles to shoot a video/short film for their song “Stupid Animal”

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“Crazy World” by The Jelly Project

Image and mp3 courtesy of TJP WB EPK provided by Christina Halverson of Working Brilliantly