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Derek Jordan new track is the feel good anthem filled with hope!

August 1, 2017

Singer Songwriter Derek Jordan has a new track and its the feel good anthem of the year! His uplifting new track, This Will Be My Year will pick you up and bring out a depth of hope. It’s soulful and addictive. You can’t help but let the song take over your mood and lift your spirits,even if it is to capture that fleeting moment of unwavering hope. Derek comments about the song, “This Will Be My Year” is about how you start every year with practically the same resolutions or goals, only to find yourself slip behind and having to restart and make those same goals year after year. However, this year you swear its going to be different.” Check out the new song below: You can also listen to the new track at the following links: Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/yd7xfnw5 iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/yd9qe8fa Soundcloud: http://tinyurl.com/ycgjnx3m Bandcamp: http://tinyurl.com/y9d9e4vf You can keep up to date on new songs from Derek by joining him on his Patreon. Derek shares: “I’m currently releasing a new song every month. Fans can get early access [Read More]

VIDEO: Watch the new video from Nashville TV star and singer/songwriter Riley Smith

June 21, 2017

Time to get hooked on the new song from Nashville TV Star and singer/songwriter Riley Smith. He has just released a video for his great new track, I’m On Fire which was co-written by Matthew Perryman Jones and Tim Lauer (Hank Williams, Shawn Mendes, Blake Shelton). Check out the video below: The song is off his forthcoming self titled EP which will be released on July 21st and is produced by Kevin Leach. Smith describes the EP as ‘loaner music’, “there’s a common theme of distance and space running through the EP. There’s a longing and yearning to the music. Lonesome at times”. This relatable desire for closeness will inspire audiences to not feel alone, to feel understood in the world and realize that there are others who are feeling the same. Smith declares “I want the EP to hopefully transcend to anyone who’s ever felt alone”. More about the EP and Riley: The five song EP is inspired by his time in Nashville and is relative to feelings and emotions he had whilst living in such a compelling yet isolating city. Smith explains how time and [Read More]

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm brings emotions to life with upcoming solo EP

June 13, 2017

Indie folk singer-songwriter Laura Brehm is set to release her forthcoming solo EP Breathe on July 28th via Electric Bird Records. ‘Fans may recognize vocalist Laura Brehm from over 30 collaborations in the electronic dance music world, including popular songs such as”Monody” with TheFatRat and “We Won’t Be Alone” with Feint.’ With her solo EP, Laura brings out a softer side of her music as her EP brings to life emotions through her indie folk music. Laura comments on the EP, “This EP focuses on themes that inspire me the most: passion, dreaming, self awareness, healing the past, taking chances, falling in love, friendship, finding truth, hope, and living in the moment. I kept trying to give this EP to a producer to help me bring it to it’s highest potential, but things out of my control kept happening that led me away from that and I finally realized that the only person who can express this exactly the way I want to is myself.” Check out a teaser for the EP: More details on [Read More]

Chat with Corey Harper at BottleRock Napa, definitely one of our festival highlights

June 3, 2017

Corey Harper was one of our BottleRock Napa highlights as he swooned the crowd with his infectious vocals. The singer/songwriter creates an immediate connection with his fans and his John Mayer-esque vocals have you captivated from first listen. He played an incredible set at BottleRock, check out some photos from our Rockin Ryan: In addition, we had the chance to catch up with Corey Harper for a quick chat, check out our interview here: It is amazing to hear about how young he was when first introduced into music and how he studied music which led to his endless talents. His video for Favorite Part of Loving You is one of my faves. Corey comments on the song, “The song re-paints the darker canvas of an era in my life with brighter colors to look back on, and carry through into a new one.” Corey brings out a raw authenticity to his music and videos, which is somewhat lacking in today’s scene. You can’t help but fall in love with his songs and his emotionally [Read More]

Barns Courtney rocks BottleRock Napa and check out his new single, Golden Dandelions

June 2, 2017

Barns Courtney gave Napa a rousing set at this year’s BottleRock Napa Festival. He truly gave an incredible performance that rocked the stage. One thing is certain, he gave 115% of himself out on that stage, unleashing emotions amid the blistering heat. The crowd went wild and braced the melting sun to dance around and rock out to his set. He gave it his all. Check out photos from his set at BottleRock Napa: Today, you can pick up his latest single, Golden Dandelions which was released today. His vocals are simply irresistible and the song is addictive! The single is available on iTunes or Spotify. You can catch Barns Courtney out on his summer tour. Check the website or visit here: http://www.barnscourtney.com/home-north-america/# for the list of tour dates. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.barnscourtney.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barnscourtney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarnsCourtney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barnscourtney/

Get swept away by the spellbinding vocals of Nora Rothman and get ready for her debut EP

May 9, 2017

Folk soul songwriter Nora Rothman has one of those voices that you make quite an impression on you. She feeds your soul with passion and mystical magic and you can’t help but feel swept away as she sings. Nora has announced she will be releasing her debut self-titled EP on July 21, 2017. To feel the magic of Nora’s voice, check out a live studio version of her original track, Judy Garland: The EP was recorded at The Fortress in downtown Los Angeles. All songs on the EP were written and arranged by Nora Rothman and produced by Grammy-nominated Felix McTeigue (Radio Perfecto, Florida Georgia Line), Drew Guido (Ingrid Michelson, Sara Bareilles),and Nora Rothman. The EP was mixed by Drew Guido, mastered by Amar Lal, and engineered by Adam Lathrum and Brian Harris. Nora comments about the EP, “These songs were all written alone, in my studio apartment, with a ukulele and a notebook. I wanted the EP to be truthful to that. Intimate, natural, and really damn honest, it’s me at my most bare.“ We anticipate [Read More]

Catch Indie singer/songwriter Alex DiLeo on the High School Nation tour supporting Plain White T’s

April 13, 2017

South Florida Alternative indie singer/songwriter Alex DiLeo will be out on the High School Nation tour supporting Plain White T’s.The tour will be hitting several secret locations at high schools across the West Coast. Alex recently released his debut solo EP So We Go. Alex comments about the tour, “I’m so grateful to announce that I’m heading out on the road as a part of the High School Nation Spring Tour 2017. After learning so much about all the incredible things the organization does and how they give back to the schools they visit, I couldn’t think of a better opportunity. Super excited to hangout with all of you on the West coast next month!” Tour dates below: Other tour dates for Alex include: April 12, 2017 @ Prism presents Rooftop Unplugged (Miami, FL) April 22, 2017 @ Florida Music Fest (Orlando, FL) May 7, 2017 @ SunFest (West Palm Beach, FL) May 20, 2017 @ TBA (Los Angeles, CA) June 1, 2017 @ Gramps (Miami, FL) June 17, 2017 @ Stache (Fort Lauderdale, FL) July [Read More]