Author: Simon

Two-plus decades in the music industry as a program director, host, influencer, voice-over artist, and artist manager. Passionate about introducing music fans to talented artists. Avid sports card collector. Pizza lover. Microbrew connoisssoir.
Dez Money Teases New Album With “Give Me All You’ve Got” Single Release
30Aug By SimonNo Comments
Music, Reviews

Dez Money Teases New Album With “Give Me All You’ve Got” Single Release

Dez Money's evolution as a songwriter is on display with the release of his new single "Give Me All You've Got". It's the latest sample of material from his highly anticipated new album which is due later this year. Dez spent a lot of time on the road with his respected father, rocker Eddie Money before he passed. He toured both as a guitarist in the band and as the opening act. He can also be seen on the AXS TV series "Real Money", which chronicled the Money families life both at home and on tour. This next generation of Money talent is starting to step into its own. Dez's Take Me Down album debuted in 2015 followed by his sophomore album Blue in 2020. But now the focus turns to the new material. You'll recognize some of the instruments in the new video for "Give Me All You've Got...
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My Morning Jacket Announces Release Of First New Studio Album In Six Years
30Aug By SimonNo Comments
Music, Reviews, Uncategorized

My Morning Jacket Announces Release Of First New Studio Album In Six Years

As they say, good things come to those who wait. Fans of My Morning Jacket have been waiting six years for an album full of new material. And while we'll have to wait until October 22nd for the release of their self-titled LP, they've released a new single called "Regularly Scheduled Programming" to tide us over. The album will be My Morning Jacket's first since 2015's Grammy-nominated The Waterfall. The band had been in a holding pattern on indefinite hiatus. But, after four shows in the summer of 2019, including two big nights at the legendary Red Rocks amphitheater in Colorado, MMJ pledged to carry on. New Single Out Now In regards to the new single "Regularly Scheduled Programming", frontman Jim James hopes the album (and song) brings people joy and relief after being cooped...
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Vocal Powerhouse Teddy Swims Drops New Single “Simple Things”
28Aug By SimonNo Comments
Music, Reviews

Vocal Powerhouse Teddy Swims Drops New Single “Simple Things”

It's been a big year for talented vocalist Teddy Swims. His new single "Simple Things" is out now as he winds down a massive summer tour with Zac Brown Band. Swims dedicated his life to music at a young age and has seen the fruits of that effort come to light in recent years. In 2019 he began broadcasting covers from a bedroom studio and built a following of nearly two million fans on YouTube to go along with hundreds of millions of views. He's developed a signature style, incorporating elements of soul, R&B, and rock & roll with a hip-hop swagger onto his debut EP Unlearning. Teddy Swims In Rolling Stone Swims initially started getting the attention of major publications like American Songwriter, Billboard, and Rolling Stone who dubbed him an "artist to watch". ...
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Interview: Dakota Jones Drops Funky & Soulful Debut Album
1Jan By SimonNo Comments
Features, Interviews, Music

Interview: Dakota Jones Drops Funky & Soulful Debut Album

New York City funk/soul/blues outfit Dakota Jones has come out of the gate strong with their debut album Black Light. According to lead singer Tristan Carter-Jones, the funky and soulful album touches on a wide range of emotions. 'There's joy and dancing...there's pain and longing, and there's the feeling of joy when you come out of that place.' Dakota Jones is based out of Brooklyn, New York, and features Carter-Jones on vocals, Scott Kramp on bass, Steve Ross on drums, and Randy Jacobs on guitar. Jacobs is also known for his time with the group Was(Not Was) and has recorded with Seal, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, and others. Black Light was produced by Grammy-winner John Wooler who is known for his work with everyone from John Lee Hooker and John Hammond to Issac Hayes and Van Mo...
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How To Pronounce Måneskin Without Embarrassing Yourself
7Jun By SimonNo Comments
Music

How To Pronounce Måneskin Without Embarrassing Yourself

While the band has been around the block a few times, Måneskin has been all the rage over the last few years. The question is, as a newer fan, how can I say the band's name without making a total fool of myself? Here's how to pronounce Måneskin. Thankfully, a super fan stitched together interview footage of all the times they've had to explain their origin story. From what we're seeing (so far) they haven't gotten too annoyed at having to explain how they got their name. Comprised of Damiano David (vocals), Victoria de Angelis (bass), Thomas Raggi (guitar), and Ethan Torchio (drums), Måneskin first formed while in high school in Italy. They would go on to perform on the Italian version of the popular talent show X Factor. Spoiler alert: they placed second. From there they released ...
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RUFUS DU SOL Drop New Unique Artificially Intelligent Music Video For “Next To Me”
9Dec By SimonNo Comments
Music, Reviews

RUFUS DU SOL Drop New Unique Artificially Intelligent Music Video For “Next To Me”

Grammy-nominated electronic trio RUFUS DU SOL had been laying low but they've officially come out of their shell. They've sold more than 70,000 tickets for their upcoming tour and are back with a new single and artificially intelligent music video. Directed by Osk, the video changes moods with the vibe of the music. Hailing from Australia, RUFUS DU SOL is comprised of Tyrone Lindqvist, Jon George, and James Hunt. They made their debut in 2016 going simply as Rufus but had to change their name when they learned it was already copyrighted in America. New Music Back in July, they released "Alive", their first new song in three years. The new material has started trickling after the recent fall tour announcement that will see them play marquee festivals like Bonnaroo, Austin City Li...
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Interview: Phoebe Katis Releases New Music Video For “Never Be A Cool Girl”
13Aug By SimonNo Comments
Interviews, Music

Interview: Phoebe Katis Releases New Music Video For “Never Be A Cool Girl”

Fresh off her first headline show in New York City, talented singer/songwriter Phoebe Katis has just released a new music video for her latest single "Never Be A Cool Girl". She took an interesting approach in writing the song, compiling the lyrics first and then adding different homegrown percussion instruments to fill out the quirky groove. As far as some insight into the meaning behind "Never Be A Cool Girl", she had this to say, "I wanted to voice being over the facade of 'playing it cool' during the first stages of a relationship, be that romantic or just meeting people you vibe with." Phoebe recently moved from London to Brooklyn, more on that below. She flew to Los Angeles from New York in July to film the video. However, prior to the cross-country trip, the project was map...
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