Category Archives: Music

New music by emerging artists.

“Drive” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
9
Oct

Based off of the book written by James Sallis, Drive stars Ryan Gosling as a Hollywood stunt driver who works part time as a mechanic and also part time as a wheelman for crime. The movie takes a strange turn (can’t say for the best) when one heist goes awry. That said, the music is awesome and, therefore, seeing it is worth it.

So 80’s and I love it! Music can make or break a movie. Case in point, watch “What if ‘Drive’ had a shitty soundtrack?”

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“Under Your Spell” by Desire
“Nightcall” by Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx
“A Real Hero” by College (feat. Electric Youth)

“Beautiful Things” by Chase Hamblin
9
Oct

Take a minute and vote for your favorite local artists! Voting ends on October 14th!

My suggestion… vote Chase Hamblin for best EP, A Fine Time.

“The descendant of one of America’s first Gypsies and the great grandson of a Vaudeville songwriter, Chase Hamblin was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was raised in Italy, France, and Singapore. His travels have taken him throughout Europe and Southeast Asia and from coast to coast across the US.” ~ Chase on Facebook and Reverbnation

Image courtesy of 29-95.com

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“Beautiful Things” by Chase Hamblin

“Just Take Your Time” by Olga
2
Oct

Singer-songwriter, Olga Wilhemine Munding, teamed up with drummer, Cody Dickinson, and the two delivered her current, heartfelt album Whatever You Want.

“This record has been a process of finding my soul again, and reminding myself of what I need to do with my life,” she says. “It really took on a life of its own, quite naturally and unexpectedly, and I am thrilled with where it has led me.”

Please have a listen to the soulful ballad, “Just Take Your Time” below.

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“Just Take Your Time” by Olga

Image and mp3 courtesy of Sera Roadnight at M T Press.

Thomas Neptune and Andi Starr on LaFamos
2
Oct

Hailing from the heart of the Midwest, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Thomas Neptune moved from Ohio to LA seven years ago.

His debut EP Down to Earth is comprised of four singles released in 2011 – “Unbreakable,” “The Good Times,” “We’re Beautiful,” and “My Ohio.” His stylings have been compared to One Republic, Bruno Mars, Ryan Adams, and Andy Grammer.

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“The Good Times” by Thomas Neptune

Image and mp3 courtesy of Amanda Blide at LaFamos, Marketing & Publicity Dept.

Andi Starr is a classically trained pianist, identical twin, and pastor’s daughter.

With six albums under her belt, she has garnered comparisons to The Cranberries, Joni Mitchell, and Tori Amos. She first started performing in her home town of Portland, Oregon where she worked with indie producer Larry Crane (Slater Kinney, Cat Power, Elliott Smith), and played sold-out shows at venues, such as Mississippi Studios and the legendary Crystal Ballroom.

Starr has received radio attention, including KINK (101.9 FM) in Portland, Oregon, and KMTT (103.7 FM, The Mountain) in Seattle, Washington and has had songs featured in television and film.

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“Delilah’s Response” by Andi Starr

Image and mp3 courtesy of Darlene Valencia at LaFamos, Marketing & Publicity Dept.

In Music We Trust PR Feature
1
Oct

Portland, Oregon-based singer-songwriter John Amadon has released his third full-length, Seven Stars. John Amadon writes and records without financing from a label. He rarely plays live and he doesn’t tour. How does he eat?

Amadon is known around Portland for his seven-year stint as bassist for roots-rock/pop artist Fernando and for his locally self-released solo records.

Seven Stars was made possible with a little help from several friends, including Scott McPherson (live and session drummer for acts including Beck, Elliott Smith, Neil Finn, M.Ward, She & Him, Bright Eyes, et.al), Mike Coykendall (M.Ward, She & Him), and William Slater (The Grails).

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“Seven Stars” by John Amadon

Image courtesy of Die at the Helm Designs

In other In-Music-We-Trust news, Portland, Oregon-based folk-pop group Sassparilla released their latest, The Darndest Thing.

The outfit is comprised of Kevin “Gus” Blackwell (vocals, cigar box guitar, national resonator guitar), the father and son combo of Ross “Dagger” Macdonald (harmonica) and Colin “Sweet Pea” Macdonald (washtub bass), Naima (vocals, accordian, washboard), and Justin Burkhart (drums).

The Darndest Thing was produced by The Eels’ Chet Lyster and, with only eight songs, it clocks in at thirty-five minutes.

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“New Love” by Sassparilla

mp3s courtesy of Alex Steininger at In Music We Trust PR

“Teenage Runaway” by Madison Rose
27
Sep

17-year-old singer/songwriter, Madison Rose, recently released her official first single and music video for “Teenage Runaway.” The track will appear on her forthcoming album, Aftershock. The album was co-written by her brother Justyn (“The Stuntman”) and co-produced by renowned surf-rock guitarist Gary Hoey.

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“Teenage Runaway” by Madison Rose

Photo Courtesy of Neil Zlozower and
mp3 provided by Chrissy Sutphin of LUCK Media & Marketing, Inc.

“Beauty In Her Eyes” by Joe Paulson
18
Sep

Indianapolis native singer/songwriter, Joe Paulson, released his new single “Beauty in Her Eyes” from his current album, This Fine Evening, on August 30, 2011.

This Fine Evening, is a 10-track collection of piano-based ballads. The album was recorded at a well-known recording studio called The Lodge. This studio has accommodated many wonderful musicians including Feist, The Ataris, The Elms, Goo Goo Dolls, Weezer, and Soulja Boy.

For the full press release, please visit LaFamos PR & Branding.

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“Beauty In Her Eyes” by Joe Paulson

mp3 courtesy of Eunice Lee at LaFamos PR & Branding, Publicity Department.

Image courtesy of Broken Promotions Magazine!

“Addicted” by Gina Sicilia
18
Sep

The 25 year old blues singer-songwriter, Gina Sicilia, has released her new album Can’t Control Myself. Her new tracks are defined by Magic Tree Productions as timeless Americana/Soul. Can’t Control Myself was listed in About.coms‘ “Best Blues Albums of 2011.”

On this album, you’ll find three covers: Willie Dixon’s “Crazy Bout You Baby,” Stevie Wonder’s “A Place in the Sun,” and Larry Addison’s “Member’s Only.” Sicilia’s instrumental companion throughout the album is the elegant producer and multi-instrumentalist Dave Gross.

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“Addicted” by Gina Sicilia

Image and mp3 submitted by Chase Parlee of MT Press.

“Man vs Machine” by Vinnie Ferra
12
Sep

Indie Folk Artist, Vinnie Ferra, released an album titled Man vs. Machine in 2010. While he works on laying down his sophomore album, Ferra is currently offering a free download of Man vs. Machine via his Bandcamp.

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“Man vs Machine” by Vinnie Ferra

Image and mp3 provided by Sara Roadnight of MT Press.