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Contender started in early 2011 by 5 guys looking to do something different with Hardcore Music. With influences ranging from "Set Your Goals" to "The Black Dahlia Murder" Contender is open to a wide variation of sounds. All 5 members of "Contender" come from different backgrounds in the music scene. Some Influences however that all the members can agree inspires what we are today would be "The Ghost Inside", "Misery Signals", "Comeback Kid", "For The Fallen Dreams", "Bury Your Dead", and "August Burns Red". Contender has played with such bands as "Mureau", Kingdom of Giants", "Bermuda", " I Declare War", "Into The Flood", "Monsters Scare You". "Murder Death Kill", and "Deserters" Members of "Contender" can be found in such projects as: Patrick Adickes: Crowd War, Sights Over Seen Mike Mike Lavagnino: I Am The Author, Courageous Justin Kirby: Elysian Plains, Crowd War, Ashtreelane Mat Donaho: Dead Peasants Lathe Mccollaum: Burning Skyways, Silent Epidemic, Unearth The Dead, FinalWish, Fallin, Afterglow, Frantic Within, Dybbuk

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The Kid Laroi Releases New Single 'Girls' Photo The Kid Laroi Releases New Single 'Girls'
by Josh Sharpe - June 28, 2024

After sending social media into a frenzy and building widespread anticipation for its arrival, multi-platinum chart-topping global superstar The Kid LAROI delivers his “Song of the Summer” contender “GIRLS” out now. Listen to the new song!...

Low Cut Connie Teams with Little Steven For Remix of 'ARE YOU GONNA RUN?' Photo Low Cut Connie Teams with Little Steven For Remix of 'ARE YOU GONNA RUN?'
by Josh Sharpe - May 24, 2024

Low Cut Connie releases a reimagined version of “ARE YOU GONNA RUN?” that was remixed by Little Steven and adds his signature lead guitar and backing vocals. The remix, out now, originally appeared on Low Cut Connie’s critically acclaimed 2023 album ART DEALERS. Listen to the track now! ...

Luanne Hunt Delivers Homage To John Denver With New Single Photo Luanne Hunt Delivers Homage To John Denver With New Single
by Blair Ingenthron - May 18, 2024

Luanne Hunt releases 'If You See Peace,' a heartfelt single from her 24th album, 'Miles & Memories.'...

GIRLI Releases Self-Love Single 'BE WITH ME' Photo GIRLI Releases Self-Love Single 'BE WITH ME'
by Michael Major - January 29, 2024

Alt-pop icon girli furthers the narrative of her forthcoming sophomore album with ‘Be With Me’ - released January 26th - a personal memoir of learning to love oneself. The new single follows the release of heartbreak’s finest contender, ‘Nothing Hurts Like a Girl’, and the album’s title track ‘Matri...

Lil Durk Releases Two Remixes Of 'All My Life' With Stray Kids & Burna Boy Photo Lil Durk Releases Two Remixes Of 'All My Life' With Stray Kids & Burna Boy
by Michael Major - October 18, 2023

With these Remixes, he adds another dimension to this 2023 anthem. Award-winning and chart-dominating K-Pop juggernaut Stray Kids bring Durk’s words to life as each member delivers his own interpretation of the story in either English or Korean. Meanwhile, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy infu...

Kx5 & SOFI TUKKER Offer Alternate of their Smash Hit 'Sacrifice' with 'Sacrifice (ST Photo Kx5 & SOFI TUKKER Offer Alternate of their Smash Hit 'Sacrifice' with 'Sacrifice (ST Mix)'
by Michael Major - April 10, 2023

Electronic music titans Kx5 (Kaskade & deadmau5) and global sensation, genre-defying duo SOFI TUKKER have been dazzling listeners with their collaborative single “Sacrifice.”  Now, SOFI TUKKER offers a new, more-gentler version of their iconic track with “Sacrifice (ST Mix)” for mau5trap/Arkade. ...

Luke Black Unveils New 'F23.8' EP Photo Luke Black Unveils New 'F23.8' EP
by Michael Major - January 31, 2023

Luke Black co-wrote and produced ‘F23.8’ with celebrated producers Davide Foti and Majed, embracing a new transcendent darkness that showcases a whole new creative chapter both sonically and aesthetically, working also with creative director Vasso Vu (Ashnikko, Caroline Polechek) to create the EP’s ...

Supreme Beings of Leisure Release New Single 'Body' Photo Supreme Beings of Leisure Release New Single 'Body'
by Michael Major - November 11, 2022

Supreme Beings of Leisure (SBL)—consisting of original members Geri Soriano, Ramin Sakurai and Rick Torres—reintroduced themselves after a 14-year hiatus with “Full Circle” followed by “Contender.” The band is synonymous with retro-future West Coast Chill vibe, a sound they helped create in the heyd...

Sabrina Francis Launches Her New Single 'Call Me' Photo Sabrina Francis Launches Her New Single 'Call Me'
by Michael Major - November 01, 2022

This year, performing at the prestigious Bush Hall, Sabrina Francis launched her newest single ‘Call Me’ with her coveted Treehouse band after the grand acclaim of her last two singles ‘Cocoa Tea’ and ‘Learn To Love’ widely praised across the UK and amassing over 450,000 views on YouTube, gaining th...

Supreme Beings of Leisure Release New Single 'Contender' Photo Supreme Beings of Leisure Release New Single 'Contender'
by Michael Major - September 16, 2022

Supreme Beings of Leisure (SBL) reintroduced themselves after a 14-year hiatus with “Full Circle.” Now the band who is synonymous with retro-future West Coast Chill vibe, a sound they helped create in the heyday of trip-hop and mid-tempo electronica at the turn of the century, are back with a new si...

Nicky Youre Releases 'Sunroof' Remixes EP Photo Nicky Youre Releases 'Sunroof' Remixes EP
by Michael Major - August 12, 2022

Kicking off the series of remixes is multi-platinum country superstar Thomas Rhett followed by multi-platinum Colombian reggaeton artist Manuel Turizo, multi-platinum rapper and fellow Columbia labelmate 24kGoldn, and multi-platinum DJ duo Loud Luxury....

Justine Blazer Debuts New Blues Single 'Bad Love' Photo Justine Blazer Debuts New Blues Single 'Bad Love'
by Michael Major - July 19, 2022

Multi-genre singer/songwriter, producer, recording artist and proud member of the Recording Academy (and a Grammy Voter since 2020), Justine Blazer, recently released her debut contemporary blues single 'Bad Love.' She was a Grammy contender in 2021 for seven categories. Listen to the new single now...

Gary Pratt's “When It's Our Love That's Lost” Hits #1 On National Radio Hits AC40 Cha Photo Gary Pratt's “When It's Our Love That's Lost” Hits #1 On National Radio Hits AC40 Char
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2022

From an old coal mining town called Slickville in the heart of Pennsylvania, to becoming an international charting country artist, Gary Pratt is on a roll, up hill. Since the release of his 3rd acclaimed album, 'Something Worth Remembering (MTS Records)', Pratt has been claiming his well-earned spac...

Carmen Deleon Releases Empowering New Single 'BBB' Photo Carmen Deleon Releases Empowering New Single 'BBB'
by Michael Major - April 22, 2022

DeLeon wrote the track with Mauricio Rengifo and Andrés Torres, who collaborated with her on “Bésame Bonito” and “Pasado” Feat. Cali y El Dandee and have helmed such multi-Platinum hits as Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito.” Released today by Capitol Records/Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Listen to the ...

VIDEO: GRAMMY-Nominee Jesse Royal Shares 'Dirty Money' Music Video with Stonebwoy Photo VIDEO: GRAMMY-Nominee Jesse Royal Shares 'Dirty Money' Music Video with Stonebwoy
by Michael Major - March 10, 2022

“Dirty Money,” featuring Ghanian artist Stonebwoy, addresses greed and corruption in a flawed political system. Jesse co-produced the track with Sean Alaric (Koffee “Throne”, Teyana Taylor “Bad”), who produced over half of the Royal album. Watch the new music video, directed by Xtreme Arts, now!...

The Dip Releases New Single 'Real Contender' Photo The Dip Releases New Single 'Real Contender'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2022

“Real Contender” is the third song unveiled from The Dip’s anticipated new album, Sticking With It, the band’s first record in partnership with the label. Building on The Dip’s grassroots success, which already includes over 100 million streams to-date, Sticking With It is an examination of the huma...

ROBINSON KIRBY Release New Summer Single 'Summer Of Love' Photo ROBINSON KIRBY Release New Summer Single 'Summer Of Love'
by Stephi Wild - August 01, 2021

Their fifth single, the release is accompanied by a simple, yet aesthetically pleasing lyric video which sees the Toronto-based band singing and jamming together by some rocks at the shore of Lake Ontario. Just as the pair intended with this single, the low-key visuals of this video allow the lyrica...

Masked Wolf Releases Video for 'Say So' Photo Masked Wolf Releases Video for 'Say So'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 22, 2021

The buoyant track marks Masked Wolf’s much anticipated, follow up to his global smash “Astronaut In The Ocean” which has already gone to #1 in 8 countries around the world and amassed over a BILLION streams to date. ...

Masked Wolf Returns With New Single 'Say So' Photo Masked Wolf Returns With New Single 'Say So'
by TV News Desk - July 09, 2021

“Astronaut In The Ocean” has also proven to be a multi-format phenomenon in the U.S., climbing into #1 on the Rhythmic chart while remaining a mainstay in the Top 10 at Top 40 radio. ...

Charlie Worsham Returns With 'Fist Through This Town' Photo Charlie Worsham Returns With 'Fist Through This Town'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 16, 2021

Produced by Jay Joyce (Eric Church, Miranda Lambert) and written by Worsham, Jeremy Spillman and Travis Meadows, “Fist Through This Town” expresses the anger, struggle, frustration and, ultimately, the love that Worsham has experienced throughout his career as an artist. ...

Low Cut Connie Reveals Brand New Video 'Charyse' Photo Low Cut Connie Reveals Brand New Video 'Charyse'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 02, 2021

'There are 8 million stories in the Naked City. Charyse is just one of them. I love singing about her,' says front man Adam Weiner. ...

HAAS Releases New Single 'Headfirst' Photo HAAS Releases New Single 'Headfirst'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 05, 2021

Pop rock artist HAAS have released their new single 'Headfirst,' available on all digital streaming platforms NOW....

Low Cut Connie to Perform at Joe Biden Inauguration Celebration Photo Low Cut Connie to Perform at Joe Biden Inauguration Celebration
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 20, 2021

Low Cut Connie will perform at the official home states inaguration celebration event for President-Elect Joe Biden....

Low Cut Connie's 'Private Lives' Receives Year-End Acclaim Photo Low Cut Connie's 'Private Lives' Receives Year-End Acclaim
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 17, 2020

On October 13, Low Cut Connie released his 6th studio album Private Lives via Contender Records....

Sam Hunt Performs Tonight on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS Photo Sam Hunt Performs Tonight on LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 07, 2020

Multi-Platinum-selling country star Sam Hunt is set to perform “2016” tonight on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers....











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