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Black Note Graffiti Stress Importance of Vinyl to the Listening Experience

12Aug

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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 ...

World Music Artist Jai Uttal Set To Release Let Me Burn August 4th

3Aug

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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 ...

Talented Singer/Songwriter McKayla Prew Preps Album With “Gone” Release

13Aug

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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

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

13Aug

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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 ...

LMNOP Set To Release New Album Inspired By Goats, Milkshakes & More

10Jul

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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 curren...

Multi-talented Musician Greg Amici Drops New Single ‘Jennifer’

10Jul

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Multi-talented Musician Greg Amici Drops New Single ‘Jennifer’

New Jersey-based musician, writer & actor Greg Amici has released a new single from his forthcoming album Tragicomic. He's opted to go with a cover of the Bert Sommer classic 'Jennifer'. Amici has assembled a talented group of musicians to play on the song including James Mastro (acoustic/electric guitars, bass, mellotron), Tommy Aboussleman (acoustic guitar), Joe August Gentile (backing vocals), Renee LoBlue (backing vocals) and Ray Ketchem (drums, percussion). Bert Sommer seemed to be on his way to stardom, he was young, incredibly good-looking and had a wonderful tenor voice. He then had a run of bad luck in the music business. It began when he was cut from the Woodstock movie because he was on a the 'wrong label.' His live version of 'Jennifer' at Woodstock is fantastic,...

INTERVIEW: Jeff Symonds Talks New Material, Album Release Plans

30Jun

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INTERVIEW: Jeff Symonds Talks New Material, Album Release Plans

Jeff Symonds has been a staple on the San Francisco music scene for decades. The multi-instrumentalist has been playing a variety of instruments since age 12. He's played guitar, bass and/or keys with more than 30 different bands. Inspiration struck and Symonds decided to release his first solo album at age 50. Since then, he hasn't looked back. We recently had a chance to catch up with Jeff and got some more insight into riverrun, details on the album release party, and what he'd like to say to his fans if he had the chance. For updates be sure to follow Jeff on Instagram and Twitter. 'I love a rock and roll band in full flight live -- the pandemic created my longest break from live performance since I was 10, and I cannot wait to get back up there'.-Jeff Symonds What info...