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Texas Blues-Rocker Ally Venable Set To Resume Tour Dates With Kenny Wayne Shepherd + Others
4Nov By mendowerksNo Comments
Events, Music, Reviews

Texas Blues-Rocker Ally Venable Set To Resume Tour Dates With Kenny Wayne Shepherd + Others

Ally Venable, 22-year old Texas blues-rocker, is making some waves on the road this fall with artists like Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. She's on tour in support of her latest release Heart of Fire and the second leg is set to get underway. Written throughout the course of the pandemic, Venable entered Bessie Blue Studio in Tennessee with highly regarded producer Jim Gaines to lay it down. The resulting piece of music was released in February of 2021 and debuted on the Billboard Blues chart at #2. “My goal for this album was to give an outlet for people. That’s really where the core of these songs comes from…”Ally Venable Venable's path to the blues began by singing in church choirs as a kid. She was heavily influenced by artists from near w...
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Multi-talented Greg Amici’s New Single “Greenwood” Out Now
30Oct By mendowerksNo Comments
Music, Reviews

Multi-talented Greg Amici’s New Single “Greenwood” Out Now

Singer, musician, writer, and actor Greg Amici is back at it. He's gearing up for the release of his new album "Tragicomic". "Greenwood" is the new single and is available on streaming platforms now. Amici taps into an interesting backstory on "Greenwood." He explains that during a severe bout of depression in the 90's he decided to visit a Brooklyn cemetery called Green-Wood. As the final resting place of many new New Yorkers, he came across a tombstone with a photo of a 30-year-old guy in a leather jacket. From there Amici's imagination took over. Curious as to how the man passed, he thought it would be cool if he could feel the presence of his younger sister visiting his grave. The twist is, she's now middle-aged and old enough to be his mother. "Greenwood" features an acco...
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Seattle’s Adams Traktor’s New Single “Bleed” Available Worldwide
29Oct By mendowerksNo Comments
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Seattle’s Adams Traktor’s New Single “Bleed” Available Worldwide

Progressive rocker JR Smith formed Adams Traktor as a vessel to explore and bend genres of modern music. That journey continues with the release of his new single "Bleed". A stellar group of musicians assembled to perform on the track including Manny Elias, founding drummer for Tears for Fears. Special guest Fernando Saunders (Lou Reed, Slash) rounds out the rhythm section on bass while Olda Krejcoves is featured on lead guitar. The result is a hard-hitting rock song with a danceable groove. We can see this one translating well to a live setting. "Bleed" is the existential rock song that circles around a story told by so many artists and musicians that have sought the magic of a muse to stimulate them, inspire them, love them, hate them and otherwise make them feel alive. The g...
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World and Jazz-influenced Caravan of Souls Album Set For Release From Danny Paradise
13Oct By mendowerksNo Comments
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World and Jazz-influenced Caravan of Souls Album Set For Release From Danny Paradise

Hawaiian-based singer-songwriter Danny Paradise is known for intertwining yoga with music. According to a recent press release, his ambitious new album is set to feature 16 world and jazz-influenced songs as he looks to heal people through soulful music and movement. Caravan of Souls has a September 24 release date through Mesa Bluemoon Records and will be available on all digital platforms. "Love Will Rescue You" is the lead track off the album and was recorded in a floating bungalow on a remote jungle lake in Thailand. Now that's not something you hear every day. The song carries a serious message with commentary on the plight of child trafficking and hope for children's freedom. Paradise has assembled an elite team of musicians to play on the song including Chris Botti o...
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Interview: Elodie Rêverie Drops “Red Carpet” Remix Featuring Kony
4Oct By mendowerksNo Comments
Interviews, Music

Interview: Elodie Rêverie Drops “Red Carpet” Remix Featuring Kony

LA-based indie artist Elodie Rêverie has just released a fresh new remix with highly regarded producer/DJ Kony. "Red Carpet" was originally released as a single last year and the remix breathes new life into the song. We recently had the chance to catch up with Elodie, here's what she had to say about identifying as a lyricist, the process behind filming a music video, and whether or not we can expect more new music soon. For updates, be sure to follow Elodie on Twitter and Instagram. Hear the new remix of "Red Carpet" by Kony on Spotify below. The original version of "Red Carpet" dropped last year, tell us how the Kony remix came about?  In February I partnered with SKIO music for a remix contest of my single Red Carpet! It was their idea to choose Red Carpet ...
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Black Note Graffiti Stress Importance of Vinyl to the Listening Experience
9Aug By mendowerksNo Comments
Music

Black Note Graffiti Stress Importance of Vinyl to the Listening Experience

Black Note Graffiti are back with a new single 'Alone'. They've released their latest album VOL 3 Rise/Fall on vinyl which is available here. Members of the band feel the medium is an important merch item to have on hand because of the potential to provide a unique listening experience for the fans. Black Note Graffiti consists of Gabrielle Bryant (vocals/keys), Kris Keller (guitar/vocals), Kurt Keller (drums), Ricardo Ortiz (vocals/guitar) and Adam Nine (bass). The band recorded the album with producer/engineer Chuck Alkazian (Soundgarden, Pop Evil, Tantric) at the highly regarded Pearl Sound Studios. VOL. 3 FALL/RISE "I think vinyl has become essential for a bands merchandise, because it connects you with your fans in a different way. To actually hold the record, read the...
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World Music Artist Jai Uttal Set To Release Let Me Burn August 4th
2Aug By mendowerksNo Comments
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World Music Artist Jai Uttal Set To Release Let Me Burn August 4th

Grammy-nominated artist Jai Uttal is set to release an album of devotional music on August 4th called Let Me Burn. The album combines Uttal's signature vocals with mantras and eclectic instrumentation to form a 'balm for post-pandemic stress'. A well-known musician from the Bay Area of San Francisco, his music has been a fixture in yoga classes for decades. According to his website, he combines influences from India with influences of American rock and jazz creating a multi-cultural fusion that is truly world spirit music. The album features special guests on the standout 'Campfire Sri Ram' and title cut 'Let Me Burn. Uttal is joined by fellow kirtan stars Deva Premal & Miten on the former and bansuri flutist Manose on the latter. Early Start In The Music Business Uttal...
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Talented Singer/Songwriter McKayla Prew Preps Album With “Gone” Release
26Jul By mendowerksNo Comments
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Talented Singer/Songwriter McKayla Prew Preps Album With “Gone” Release

Michigan-based singer/songwriter McKayla Prew is gearing up for the release of her new album by letting fans hear a taste of what's to come. 'Gone' is the third single from the project after both of the initial releases connected with fans. The subject matter of this new track is quite personal. According to Prew, 'Gone is written about two of my close friends who passed away in a tragic accident. I got inspired to write this song from their mom's social media page dedicated to their passing.' According to Buzz-Music, Prew got off on the right foot at a young age by learning six different instruments while experiencing extensive vocal training. For album release updates, be sure to follow along on Twitter and Instagram. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvwgP6UKkAg
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Blues-rocker Billie Williams Drops New Single “Thief In The Night”
21Jul By mendowerksNo Comments
Music

Blues-rocker Billie Williams Drops New Single “Thief In The Night”

New York Blues Hall of Famer Billie Williams has been singing with bands entertaining audiences since she was just 16 years old. www.billiewilliamsmusic.com According to a recent press release she's back with a new single that 'channels raw emotions of love and tells of feelings about a suitor's subtle yet persistent attempts to woo her'. 'Thief In The Night' is packed with searing lead guitar, dirty organ fills with a dynamic rhythm section that evokes classic rock vibes with a modern sensibility. It's really quite refreshing to hear new blues music being created as a counterbalance to today's pop music (lack of) variety. Williams', a native of Boston, MA, performance with an earlier project was described by the Boston Globe as 'riveting, she sang of joy and heartache with...
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LMNOP Set To Release New Album Inspired By Goats, Milkshakes & More
9Jul By mendowerksNo Comments
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LMNOP Set To Release New Album Inspired By Goats, Milkshakes & More

The new album from LMNOP is likely to be an eye & ear catcher. whatNOP will contain 16 original songs about goats, RMAS, milkshakes, benches & more. Having just been introduced to the artist, I'm completely sucked in. LMNOP is the solo project of Babysue zine comic artist Steve Fievet, also known as dOWN7. Keep your eyes peeled for a July 16 release. The first single 'Nuclear Trust' is out now. LMNOP’s "...deceptively sweet vocal style and fondness for near-bubblegum melodies partially hides about the most twisted, perverse sense of humor in rock & roll history.All Music dOWN7 had this to say about the project... 'this album is a surefire upbeat kinda thing that will make everyone feel totally wild and groovy while simultaneously solving all problems that curre...
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