Category Archives: Music

New music by emerging artists.

“Give and Take In” by Christi Lenée
16
May

Christi Lenée has been touring the US- many times, being seen on stage with Tim Reynolds (guitarist for Dave Matthews Band) and a stellar cast of musicians including Amy Ray (Indigo Girls), Jeff Coffin, and Stanley Jordan. Her recent EP Give and Take In has been receiving excellent reviews and gaining momentum.

Please have a listen to the title track below. In addition, this EP also includes the first of three movements from her modern finger-style piece “Evolution.” The movements have popped up on various internet radio stations recently.

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“Give and Take In” by Christi Lenée

mp3s courtesy of SoundCloud per Laurena Marrone of Grit PR & Promotion

Image courtesy of Lenée’s ReverbNation

“Red Letter Man” by Jason Myles Goss
15
May

Singer-Songwriter, Jason Myles Goss, will release his forthcoming album, Radio Dial, on June 17th, 2012. He enlisted the help of friends Austin Nevins (guitars) and Sam Kassirer (keys), both members of Josh Ritter’s Royal City Band. The album has a raw quality as engineer Myles Turney began with a live recording to 24-track analog tape.

Goss loves a good story and a memorable melody. Therefore, his lyrics inject meaning, his piano infuses melodies, and his guitar swells compliment his falsetto.

A common theme runs throughout Radio Dial – one in which Goss parallels the life of a boxer to the life of an artist. He shows how each is a performer at the mercy of their audience, laying everything they have emotionally and physically on the line. The most notable example is the track “Black Lights.”

Goss has previously been selected as a finalist in Newport Folk Festival Songwriters Contest and has been a two-time Regional Finalist in the Mountain Stage New Song Contest (2010 & 2011). He currently resides in Brooklyn and tours consistently throughout the US. You may download “Red Letter Man” on Goss’ SoundCloud.

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“Red Letter Man” by Jason Myles Goss

Image courtesy of Review Fix
Press Release courtesy of Sera Roadnight of MT Press

“Oceanside” by A City On A Lake
4
May

Oceanside is the self-titled solo debut and latest creative project from talented Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Alex Wong. After years of working closely with the likes of Vienna Teng, Amber Rubarth, Elizabeth and the Catapult and Ari Hest, Wong decided to pursue a solo career.

He released the first single off the upcoming record, featuring Ximena Sarinana, last week. Like the facebook page for the new project, A City On A Lake, here.

The full album will be released July 17th 2012.

“Oceanside” by A City On A Lake

Image and mp3 courtesy of Direct Current

“How Bad We Need Each Other” by Marc Scibilia
26
Apr

The first single from Marc Scibilia’s forthcoming self-titled EP, “How Bad We Need Each Other,” was featured on the April 2 aired episode of the Fox’s hit TV series Bones. The official release date of his new EP is June 5, 2012.

Raised in Buffalo, New York, Scibilia moved to Nashville one month after graduating high school. He released an EP in 2009 titled From Brooklyn to Maine and sold copies while on tour with singer-songwriter Derek Webb.

He also released two live recordings during his residency at The Basement in Nashville, TN. The first Volume contains tracks, “Better Man” and “Ain’t My Home.” They are featured for download on NoiseTrade.

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“How Bad We Need Each Other” by Marc Scibilia

Image courtesy of Behance.net

You may watch the video for “How Bad We Need Each Other” here

“All Because Of You” by Sooner The Sunset
25
Apr

Sooner The Sunset is the band name for the duet comprised of Graham Colton & Lindsey Ray. Their first single “All Because Of You” is now available on iTunes and a full EP is coming this summer!

Graham Colton released a set of EP’s as a solo artist prior to teaming up with Lindsey. He can be heard live in concert, in real time from the comfort of your living room via StageIt.

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“All Because Of You” by Sooner The Sunset

Image courtesy of grahamcolton.org

“Masquerade” and “When My Time Comes” by Lelia Broussard
25
Apr

Coming off a fall tour with Gabe Dixon, the lovely Lelia Broussard holed herself up in her Brooklyn apartment to begin writing a new album. She plans to release it this year.

Here’s a video shot on tour in Atlanta, Georgia backstage at Vinyl by Jon Mouser for MOUSERTIME.

Recently, she released her Pledge Music Live from Rockwood Music Hall album. One of the tracks on the live album is called “When My Time Comes,” which is a cover of a Dawes song. Below please have a listen to the cover and to the title track of her 2011 release, “Masquerade.”

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“Masquerade” by Lelia Broussard
“When My Time Comes (Dawes Cover)” by Lelia Broussard

Image courtesy of SoundLike

“Heart in Wire” by Matthew Mayfield
25
Apr

Singer-songwriter Matthew Mayfield has been in the studio for the past few months carving away at some new songs. This one, “Heart in Wire,” is a raw performance cut on April 7th. Mayfield will be on the road doiing a co-headlining acoustic tour with David Ramirez starting in May. 2 guys. 1 van. 18 shows. Check out the YouTube video of “Heart in Wire” here.

They stop in Houston at Warehouse Live on May 25!

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“Heart in Wire” by Matthew Mayfield

Image courtesy of Speakers in Code

“Without A Word” by Birdy
17
Apr

As Dr. Luke would say, “this is one we don’t want to get lost in the first place.” 15 year old singer/songwriter, Birdy, is a discovered gem.

She is starting out with an album of covers. The popular “1901” by Phoenix is one she chose to cover.

“It’s just an introduction to my style,” she explains. Sign up for her mailing list to receive your free download of “Without A Word.” Stream the others on SoundCloud.

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“Without A Word” by Birdy

Image courtesy of Birdy’s Facebook photos

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“Flinty” by Anya Marina
16
Apr

Away from everything and everyone she knew in California, Anya Marina is settled into Portland, Oregon – a place she knew she loved after filming her first and second music videos there (“Move You” and “Satellite Heart”). In Portland, she recorded the Spirit School EP, made some musician friends, and put together a great band for the new album Felony Flats. The album was made with the help of Cody Votolato (little brother of solo folk musician, Rocky Votolato), Jeff Bond, Joe Plummer, Eric Earley, Joe Cunningham and Gus Baum. Felony Flats was released on March 13.

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“Flinty” by Anya Marina

Image courtesy of Anya Marina’s photo library

“High Tide” by Nehedar
6
Apr

Emilia Cataldo was born in Southbridge, Massachusetts. On a world journey which led her to Israel, she took on the Hebrew name Nehedar which means “wonderful.” In 2000, Cataldo settled in New York City, where she began writing and performing her own music. She adopted “Nehedar” as her stage-name.

Nehedar has self-released five albums – Pick Your Battles in 2007, Dreamlike in 2008, Pterodactyl Baby in 2009, Power Plant Beach in 2010 and her latest, High Tide on March 15, 2012. Whenever possible, she includes Luis Cataldo (her saxaphone playing father).

Nehedar has enjoyed comparisons to Tracy Bonham, Bebel Gilberto and Ingrid Michaelson.

Stream High Tide in its entirety here.

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“High Tide” by Nehedar

mp3 courtesy of James Moore, Music Marketer for Independent Music Promotions

Image courtesy of Nehedar’s Fotografia