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New Music

Kaya Stewart captivates you with her new video for In Love With A Boy

June 17, 2015

Kaya Stewart has one of those magical voices that stops you dead in your tracks and grabs a hold of you. Her emotive vocals are highlighted in her new single, In Love With A Boy. The pop style song has a great soulful vibe and splashed with electronic flair. Her new video was  directed by famed French fashion photographer and music video director Jean-Baptiste Mondino. Check out the video here: This week, “In Love With A Boy” was the #1 most added song at Pop Radio and the biggest new artist launch in Pop Radio history with over 109 stations across the country, including Sirius HITS – 1, Z100/NYC, WKTU/NYC, WBMP/NYC, KIIS/LA and Radio Disney to name a few. Kaya is truly taking the music scene by storm as you can’t help but be captivated by her soulful rich vocals. Her album is due out this fall and was produced by her her father, songwriter-producer-musician Dave Stewart. You can catch Kaya this July out on Vans Warped Tour. Check the dates below: 07/15     Darien Center, NY                            Darien [Read More]

Alternative

Alt-Folksinger Level and The Square premiere new video

June 11, 2015

Alternative folksinger songwriter, Level and The Square are premiering a  new video for their track, Like Stones. The song is from the artist’s debut album From Here to the James highlighting singer/songwriter Nik Piscitello’s soulful voice and melodic guitar reminiscent of artists like Iron & Wine or City and Colour. Check out the video here:   The nostalgic video comes from “Piscitello’s concept of the video came from using old etiquette footage on how to date as a metaphor for how we can never really be perfect in a relationship no matter how much we try. The end when the couple jumps back on the phone and we cut to driving footage represents the moment when you just take off in your relationship and the many roads you will travel along the way.” Nik’s vocals truly carry a depth of emotion that is floating a soulful sea. You check out his complete album From Here to the James which iss available for purchase digitally on iTunes and more. Make sure to visit his social media sites so you can stay up [Read More]

music

KaiL Baxley announces tour dates for first headline tour

May 28, 2015

Soulful singer-songwriter KaiL Baxley announces tour dates for his inaugural headline tour. The tour is in support of his album A Light That Never Dies, which is set for a June 2, 2015 release via Forty Below Records. The album will definitely highlight the emotive vocals of KaiL as he takes you on a musical journey which explores many different styles including folk, soul, blues, and gospel. His hauntingly beautiful song Mirrors of Paradise truly captures the depth of emotion of missing someone as you take a look back and reflect. You can check out the music video for it that perfectly captures the same sentiment visually: KaiL’s music so easily opens the window to your soul as you awaken the hidden treasure of emotions. I hope you get a chance to catch him out on his tour. Dates are listed below: Jun 10 Awendaw Green Barn Jam Awendaw, SC Jun 12 Tin Roof w/ Danielle Howle Charleston, SC Jun 13 Satellite Bar Wilmington, NC Jun 14 Deep South Bar Raleigh, NC Jun 16 Ashland Coffee & [Read More]

New Music

Emily West delivers sweet music with her new single, Bitter

May 26, 2015

Singer/songwriter Emily West creates sweet music with her delicious powerhouse vocals that is highlighted in her new single, Bitter. Bitter is the first single from her debut album All For You, available now via Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks. All For You is now available for pre-order and will be released on August 14th. Emily’s vocals carry such a depth of emotion in this new track and she has such an honesty when she sings. You can hear everything from vulnerability and innocence to self awareness as she regains her confidence after all the bitterness. What a beautiful song with emotionally driven lyrics and infectious chorus. Check out Bitter here: Emily comments about the video, “I liked the idea of mixing ‘everyday life’ with the ‘glamorous’ – glamorous with grit. With this, I had to take a lot of selfies and New Yorkers would shout out ‘Selfie!’ I’d get embarrassed but ultimately, making the video for ‘Bitter’ was a blast.”  Emily has several upcoming tour dates and we hope she will be adding some Northern California dates soon.  May 27 – Los [Read More]

Interview

Ashley Xtina releases empowering new song, I Choose Me

May 22, 2015

We have featured several times the amazingly talented Ashley Xtina and her powerful vocals wrapped in emotionally driven lyrics. She has just released another new song and it is truly beautiful and empowering.  Her new track, I Choose Me delivers a much needed message to all. Ashley comments on the inspiration for the song, “The inspiration for this song came at a time in my life when everything seemed to be falling apart and while I knew I should do some things, it seems as if I MUST do others. At the end of the day, if you don’t pursue your dreams, no one will. So that’s why I choose me from now on. That’s the message I’m trying to spread 🙂 ”  The song really does encapsulate that message of how in a world where you could be tugged in so many directions, trying to please everyone,  the person you must focus on first, is yourself. It reminds me of the truth in one of my favorite quotes, “When you say ‘Yes’ to others, [Read More]

Alternative

Damien Ike delivers an incomparable sound with this stellar new track, Even In War

May 22, 2015

British Musician Damien Ike truly sets himself apart from others with his stellar new track, Even In War. His incomparable and unique sound will capture you from the first listen and find a place deep in your heart. His exceptional new track, Even In War will soon become your Go To song. His vocals bring out an immense honesty and rawness when he sings and his music will awaken your senses. Check out his new song, Even In War:   Damien’s influences range from Kanye West, Dizzee Rascal to Adele, Terence Trent D’arby, Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Everything Everything, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Mumford and Sons & Rihanna. He so easily has fused his influences and yet has created his own signature sound. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. You will definitely be hearing a lot from Damien Ike as he takes over the Indie/Pop scene. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this fast rising artist soon. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Twitter: www.twitter.com/damienike Facebook: www.facebook.com/damienike [Read More]

Indie

Kylie Odetta highlights her powerful vocals with her refreshing playful signature sound

May 20, 2015

  Kylie Odetta may be young, but her talent is well beyond her years! She caught the music bug quite early as this singer/songwriter began writing songs at only eight years old and at age 11 recorded her album Lost In My Future. She has not only headlined 100s of her own shows but has opened up for artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Callait, Mat Kearney, Austin Mahone and Kelly Pickler. She brings out a playful style to her music, all the while delivering well crafted songs with hints of alternative, pop, blues and rock. Her songs will take you on a musical journey capturing emotions and thoughts that will leave you with hope and inspiration. Kylie recently released her video for her new song, Already Gone which is off her new EP Breaking Habits, released earlier this month. Check out the video here: Kylie comments about her music, “The way that we deal with life’s ups and downs as beautifully crafted human beings intrigues me, and I feel blessed to be able to put my [Read More]