Reclusive Texas cattle rancher, Anthony Alongi (aka. Tranzducer), will release Play Onwards on December 10, 2013. This willful and headstrong man walked away from a status quo life at the Hit Factory in NYC to raise cattle on a farm on the outskirts of Texas. The pilgrimage afforded him the ability to set up a studio and make music for the immense pleasure of it. As for what he wishes to accomplish along the way, Alongi unblushingly explains, “Music is a sub-genre of imagination, so anything and everything is possible…”

Alongi’s music takes leads from artists as diverse as Portishead and The Mars Volta. Have a listen to “Series Circuit” below.

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“Series Circuit” by Tranzducer

Born in England, part-Irish, part-Welsh singer/songwriter, Lily, is pleased to present her new album, Life of Lily.

Her first single “Life Goes On” is an empowering, radio friendly battle-cry to let go of the little things that can get you down. Her innocent delivery and quirky spirit imbues the entire album — to be released on November 5, 2013.

As a songstress, Lily has the ability to put an indelible stamp of originality on her sound. She delivers folk-pop with a splash of Celtic spirit and, like another well known Brit with the same first name, her vocal contains a cockney accent over retro productions, sweetened with the layering of 50’s girl group harmonies.

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“Life Goes On” by Lily

Working Brilliantly is pleased to present their new artist Lee Koch.

After cutting his teeth playing blues clubs along the coast of Southern California, Koch became a fixture at SoCal venues where locals began to gravitate to his alluring live performances and gave him reason to call it his musical home.

Whole Heart is Koch’s first release since he was on The Voice last season, earning recognition with his raspy rendition of “Like a Rolling Stone.” The album will be released nationally on August 27th, 2013. This project proves his worth as both a strong new voice in the current folk revival and a craftsmen-like troubadour in the vein of Ray LaMontagne.

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“Trusty Branch” by Lee Koch

mp3 courtesy of Jennifer Thorington & Samuel Markus of Working Brilliantly PR.

Armed with his Ukulele, Casey Turner offers an uplifting sense of calm and relaxation into this chaotic world. Built on a steady beach vibe, his debut LP, No Stress Express, invites its audience to put their feet in the warm sand of the pop music landscape and take a moment to allow their worries to melt away in the sun.

Casey was led to his laid back mindset after his stressful journey as an engineer and a bonafied Rocket Scientist who developed hydrogen fuel cell systems for major vehicle manufacturers, dabbled with renewable energy patents, and worked at the Kennedy Space Center for NASA (who has broadcasted his music aboard their space station). Casey’s ability to put his talented analytical mind to rest and sink into the laid back San Diego Beach lifestyle, which permeates his music, is the wonderful outcome of him leaving all that behind.

Get your free download of his lead-off singe, “Never Want To Go Home,” here.

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“Never Want To Go Home” by Casey Turner

The Dayton Ohio four piece, New Vega, brings the golden age of melodic rock full circle with each member adorning the driving sound with their uniquely delicate musicality. Their first release on the WHOA Label, Exit Ocean, is brimming with vibrant hooks and aching melodies.

Alex Rundle, Chance Campbell, Adam Sabin, and Zach Sabin all come from a diverse musical background encompassing jazz, rock, folk, pop and classical music. Each played in numerous bands, ensembles, and academic endeavors before finally starting a project in which they could explore and express everything learned thus far.

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“Forming Circles” by New Vega

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

The WHOA Label (aka. What’s Happening with Original Artists) is launching their first album from folk-americana singer-songwriter Dean Johanesen. Have a listen to the acoustic track “Godspeed” from the album A Time and A Place.

“Dean has the rare personal charm of a young Bruce Springsteen, able to touch many walks of life with a musical vision that paints a similarly compelling portrait of America.” ~ Working Brilliantly

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“Godspeed” by Dean Johanesen

Dinah Thorpe makes electro-folk-pop that is uncompromising in it’s style and contains powerful harmonies.

Have a listen to her bluesy, alternative country single “Song for Dolly”; a bouncing banjo hymn about daydreaming which name checks Dolly Pardon and Robert Johnson. Her latest album, 12, will be released via Working Brilliantly on December 4, 2012. The album received a 2012 JUNO Award nomination for Recording Package of the Year.

“Song For Dolly” by Dinah Thorpe

Tini Grey is emerging with unique and soulful songs akin to those of Jack Johnson and John Mayer.

Born of Samoan heritage, Grey grew up in a famous musical family. Despite his inherent musical talent, Tini shied away from the business until his 30’s. Tini began to contemplate his own musical destiny in 2006 and, not long after that, his innate passion to write and play inevitably became his life path.

Shades of Grey is a sophisticated blend of Acoustic, Pop and Soul. An exploration of love, passion, pleasure and empowerment through keen storytelling and heart-felt insight.

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“Home Again” by Tini Grey