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BWW Album Review: Jennifer Hudson's RESPECT Soundtrack Exquisitely Honors the 'Queen of Soul' and
Celebrates Strength in Sisterhood
by Courtney Savoia - September 25, 2021 They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but truly getting to know the heart, soul, and essence of a music legend is the ultimate honor. For Oscar-and Grammy-winning actress, Jennifer Hudson, portraying the one and only Aretha Franklin was a serious and cherished commitment. In her...
BWW Album Review: UNKNOWN SOLDIER (Original Cast Recording) is Truly Gorgeous and Evocative
by David Clarke - October 13, 2021 Ghostlight Records released UNKNOWN SOLDIER (Original Cast Recording), one of composer Michael Friedman’s last scores, on Friday, September 24, 2021. Every lush and elegiac note and melody has been pristinely preserved with this truly gorgeous and evocative album....
Piers Announces Debut EP IRE Shares 'Dusk' Single Via Variance
by A.A. Cristi - March 04, 2022 The debut EP from Piers, Ire, is a startlingly clear work of emotional tenderness crafted from essential elements. These five works of instrumental piano ambience are brief but impactful, showcasing the artist's deeply felt appreciation for melodies that cut close to the bone. Ire leaves a mark on t...
Tenaj Reveals Infectious New Single 'Never Let Me Go'
by TV News Desk - June 30, 2021 Opening with a simple yet engulfing melody, ‘Never Let Me Go’ eases the listener into a graceful soundscape that effortlessly complements Tenaj’s vocals....
Christine Renner Announces 'Heartbreaker' EP Release
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 27, 2021 After being selected as an official artist for SXSW 2020 with 10 total showcases booked, the pandemic and all its cancellations forced Christine to instead funnel her creative energy into a new record. Listeners can expect to hear a sound reminiscent of classic rock ‘n’ roll paired with Christine’s ...
Purple Witch Culver Releases 'Seven of Wands'
by Michael Major - August 27, 2021 Purple Witch of Culver's fifth single, 'Seven of Wands', includes synthesizers, drum machines, and tape effects in the closet, opting for a more organic classic indie singer-songwriter approach, reminiscent of Elliott Smith and Aimee Mann....
Groundation Releases New Single 'Human Race'
by Michael Major - March 02, 2022 Last month, the groundbreaking band, led by vocalist/guitarist Harrison Stafford, unveiled their first single from the upcoming album, 'Original Riddim,' featuring guest vocals from the legendary roots harmony groups ISRAEL VIBRATION and THE ABYSSINIANS. Today, Groundation presents “Human Race,” the...
Loraine James Shares 'Let's Go' From Upcoming Album 'Reflection'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 13, 2021 Loraine James sees the grand possibilities in our horizons. Growing up in Enfield, London, the young producer honed her craft while gazing thoughtfully at the skyline out her window, enthralled by the view and observant of how it shifted....
Kayleigh Mathews Releases Debut Country Influenced EP, DESERT CHILD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 20, 2021 Singer, songwriter, and Nashville recording artist Kayleigh Mathews comes together for the release of her country EP 'Desert Child.' She was exposed to bluegrass, gospel, and traditional country at an early age, which shaped her love of music....
Temple of Shadows Release 'The Hermit' With Justin 'JD' deBlieck & Joel DeMartino
by Michael Major - December 27, 2021 Introducing TEMPLE OF SHADOWS, the new band featuring long time friends, Justin ‘JD’ deBlieck (Ex-Ice Nine Kills) and Joel DeMartino (Moonstriker). The band has released their new single 'The Hermit' to all major platforms! Listen to the new single now!...
LOVRA & Justin Jesso Will Have You 'SPINNIN' With New Release
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 11, 2021 A radio-ready groove, 'Spinnin' is an assemblage of inviting melodies and upbeat piano chords complemented by Jesso's natural cadence that flows perfectly through the build-up and into the breakdown. ...
VIDEO: A Will Away Releases New 'Karma' Music Video
by Michael Major - October 27, 2021 A Will Away are proud to announce the forthcoming new album Stew, due out February 18th on Rude Records. Today, the band shares the brand new single and music video “Karma”, filmed at a high school not far from where the band members grew up in Connecticut. Watch the new music video now!...
Sam MacAdam Releases New Single 'Longsands'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 27, 2021 The track explores disappointment and lost love, juxtaposed with a rare and perfect English sunny day, and uses dovetailing string entries to recreate the undulating North Sea, with the harp providing rhythmic stability throughout....
Popster Nano Talrose Is “Falling Deeper” With Release Of New Single & Video
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2021 It might be Nano Talrose 'falling deeper,' but it's you, the listener, drowning in the delicate beauty of the emotive indie artist's latest single and video - available now. ...
The Soraya's Onstage Chamber Music Sessions Return with Two Reimagined 'Four Seasons'
by A.A. Cristi - December 14, 2021 The Soraya's intimate Onstage Chamber Music Sessions kicks off its 2022 season on Friday, January 21 with a performance showcasing the talents of current Artist-in-Residence, violinist Etienne Gara and Delirium Musicum, an ensemble known for its fearless interpretations of classical and new music. ...
Southern Americana Band Once Great Estate Releases EVEN THE UNDERTAKER Album
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 01, 2021 Tallahassee, Florida natives Once Great Estate have shared the release of their first full-length album, 'Even The Undertaker.' As a follow-up of the widely successful EP, 'Saint Augustine,' 'Even The Undertaker' seeks to build off this momentum and put northern Florida music on the national radar. ...
Peter Gregson Set To Release 'Patina'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 19, 2021 The album is also a radical attempt at conveying sound as honestly as possible, with Gregson using advanced recording techniques to bring listeners up-close to him and his cello in an intimate encounter....
Lagartijeando Releases New Single 'Sideral Cumbia'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021 Lagartijeando is the name of producer, musician and DJ, Mati Zundel. Strongly influenced by his travels through Latin America, Mati's signature psychedelic dance tracks latch onto everything from traditional folk sounds from the Bolivian altiplano to the jungle beats of Brazil....
BWW CD Review: Melissa Errico Spectacularly Illuminates Film Noir with OUT OF THE DARK: THE FILM NOIR PROJECT
by Stephen Mosher - February 18, 2022 Available today as a CD and as a live show (for two nights), the new Melissa Errico creation is a lush and lovely look at the black velvet of film noir....
Homeschool Shares New Single 'The Strangest Thing'
by Michael Major - April 08, 2022 Homeschool (the solo project of musician Tom D'Agustino, formerly of Active Bird Community) shares a brand new single entitled 'The Strangest Thing,' alongside an accompanying music video. The track comes off his next EP, Homeschool: Book II. Watch the new music video now!...
Fifty Grand Releases New Single 'Close To Me'
by Michael Major - January 12, 2022 Fifty Grand’s latest offering is the dark and hauntingly romantic single 'Close To Me', co-produced with frequent collaborator Kellbender (XXXtentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God, Ericdoa). With the single, Fifty Grand sets the stage for his work with cinematic sensibility, inviting the listener to a w...
Grand Rapids Symphony Releases New CD With Marcelo Lehninger
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2022 The Grand Rapids Symphony has announced the release of a new CD of the orchestra’s performances. Featuring music by Richard Strauss and Villa-Lobos, all the music was performed and recorded with live audiences at DeVos Performance Hall featuring the Grand Rapids Symphony conducted by Music Director ...
Kassi Ashton Releases Deubt Radio Single 'Dates in Pickup Trucks'
by Michael Major - February 04, 2022 MCA Nashville/Interscope recording artist Kassi Ashton released her new single “Dates In Pickup Trucks” today. Penned by Kassi, David Garcia, and Luke Laird, the breezy tune takes the listener back to distant care-free memories of the past. Listen to the new single now!...
Raelle Drops Intimate New Neo-Soul Single 'Sunrise'
by TV News Desk - June 11, 2021 Following on from her last release ‘Purple Skies’, this next track acts as a metaphor for the feeling of falling into someone and being able to be present in that moment with them....
Joey XL Returns With New Single 'Perfect Timing'
by Michael Major - April 07, 2022 East London’s Joey XL returns with his massive new single ‘Perfect Timing’, released today via ONErpm. The introspective new single finds Joey reflecting on his life journey, finding solace that all eventualities are fated. This shimmering release intertwines layers of Joey’s silky vocals with a cli... |