Category Archives: Music

New music by emerging artists.

“Always You” by Michael Addison
27
Nov

Michael Addison began in Philadelphia, but honed his musical skills as a student at the University of Arizona. Now based in Los Angeles, CA, Addison has released Always You. The CD consists of its title track and others hits including, “Come Back to Me” and “Last Words.” Collaborators include Christine Wu (Justin Timberlake/Usher) and Ryan Hoyle (Collective Soul).

Check out the official video for “Always You.”

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“Always You” by Michael Addison

mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of Magic Tree Productions.

Image of the band courtesy of GSM Entertainment Blog, featuring Sean Winchester (Everclear), Vanessa Bryan, Grethel Bonilla, Heidi Cortez & Mombo the spider monkey.

“Always Something To Believe In” by Malea McGuinness
24
Nov

Singer, songwriter and storyteller, Malea McGuinness,released her full-length album, Sweet, back in late September. Sweet is McGuinness’ third release, following her debut, True Believer, and the follow-up, Close As Air.

“A dreamy pedal steel introduces ‘Miss Moonlight,’ a gorgeously melodic ode that frames a self-fulfilled woman dancing in the heavens. ‘Sweet,’ the title track, is a wondrous affirmation of the powers of love. ‘Something To Believe In,’ speaks to the tough realities in modern day America according to the artist.” ~ LaFamos

Sweet is supported by multiple press releases (including the examiner), national tour dates and broad exposure across satellite and terrestrial radio.

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“Always Something (To Believe In)” by Malea McGuinness

mp3 and image courtesy of Tiffany Youhanna | LaFamos

“Flipside” by Abby Holden
15
Nov

The up-and-coming LA singer/songwriter, Abby Holden, debuted her latest full length album, Flipside, on iTunes earlier this year. The album was recorded in New Zealand and London. “Flipside” was a semi-finalist in this years UK Songwriting Contest in the pop category and “Wrong Tonight” was a finalist in the Singer/Songwriter category.

Holden was clasically trained on piano, starting at age six. In college she formed the band “Skyla,” which gained popularity and performed on TV with the song, “Day by Day.” The song received radio airplay in New Zealand and Australia.

She has already begun working on a new album, to debut in early 2012.

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“Flipside” by Abby Holden

mp3 courtesy of Tiffany Youhanna of LaFamos PR & Branding.

Image courtesy of Abby Holden’s website photo page.

“You Say It Too” and “Nobody Could Change Your Mind” by Generationals
8
Nov

On their way to or from (not sure which) Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas this past weekend, Mates of State stopped at Houston’s Fitzgerald’s (by the way, I’m totally bummed I missed my opportunity to see Ryan Gosling).

Mates put on an excellent show, as always, extending the setlist to honor crowd requests.

Generationals opened for Mates of State. This is the band I would like to feature here as they are really great and I am late in learning about them – now with their third album under their belts. So, I present to you “You Say It Too” from the current 2011 released, Actor-Caster, and “Nobody Could Change Your Mind” from the 2009 album, Con Law EP.

Get free downloads here and from their official website by signing up for the mailing list.

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“You Say It Too” by Generationals
“Nobody Could Change Your Mind” by Generationals

Image courtesy of Generational’s facebook wall photos

“Predetermined Destiny” by Monte Pittman
7
Nov

Rock musician, guitarist and songwriter, Monte Pittman, just released his second album, Pain, Love & Destiny on October 3. Monte is the #1 top-funded rock musician in the history of Kickstarter, having raised $65,500 from fans to finance the new album.

Have a listen to Pittman on fanatic.fm.

To share Pittman’s most tender contribution to Pain, Love & Destiny, I give you “Predetermined Destiny.”

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“Predetermined Destiny” by Monte Pittman (mp3 courtesy of CD Baby by purchase)

Image courtesy of Pittman’s EPK provided by Steven Le Vine of Grapevine PR

“She Smiles Sweetly” by And All Became
26
Oct

Composer / guitarist Reese Richardson and poet Jonathan Humphrey have released a collaborative EP titled Throughout The Body Are Hands And Eyes, under the band name, And All Became.

“The two shared an interest in Zen, mysticism, sound art, and poetry…” ~ MT Press

Photo of Reese Richardson, taken by Piper Ferguson, courtesy of the And All Became facebook bandpage.

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“She Smiles Sweetly” by And All Became

mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight of MT Press.

“Back To You” and “Wolves” by Crown Point
26
Oct

Crown Point consists of Jon Davidson (vocals/guitar), Russell Stafford (vocals/guitar), and Kaycee Kay (drums). As a band, since late 2009, Crown Point has completed five national tours and are currently working on their debut full-length.

Their EP, Wolves, features Nickelback’s Daniel Adair on drums.

Image courtesy of sonicbids. To obtain and electronic press kit, visit sonicbids.

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“Back To You” and “Wolves” by Crown Point

mp3’s courtesy of Alex Steininger of In Music We Trust PR.

“Pacific Coast Eyes” by Graham Colton
26
Oct

Check out Jivewired for a brief review of Graham Colton‘s latest album, Pacific Coast Eyes, Volume 2.

Visit Graham Colton on YouTube to view his road journals and various music videos.

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“Pacific Coast Eyes” by Graham Colton

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“The Christmas Waltz” by She & Him
26
Oct

I’m sure you’ve heard the buzz that She & Him have released their first holiday collection, A Very She & Him Christmas!

“Inspired by seminal holiday albums by the likes of The Carpenters, Vince Guaraldi, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley and more, She & Him set out to create an intimate holiday recording of Christmas classics that helps bring new emotions out of old songs.”

~ Merge Records Newsletter

Image and mp3 courtesy of Merge Records

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“The Christmas Waltz” by She & Him